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Q&A: JANE ADE STEVENS

YEAR IN REVIEW

Farm incomes rebound

Stevens reflects on career

Trade adds to farmer worries

Steps down as CEO of corn, soybean checkoffs

By Erica Quinlan

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — According to a nationwide survey of 400 farmers, concerns about the ag economy have shifted since the beginning of the year.

In January 2019, farmers were focused on one main challenge — trade.

By the end of the year, the picture looked a little different.

“Trade was still important, but basically people are concerned about everything,” said James Mintert, director of the Center for CommMintert ercial Agriculture at Purdue University, during an outlook webinar.

Regulations, politics, relationships with China and other factors all weighed heavier on farmers’ minds.

“A lot of people thought if we resolved the trade situation with China, things would go back to normal,” Mintert said. “But I think now people are a little more concerned and cognizant that there’s more than just trade to worry about.”

Mintert went on to discuss net farm incomes, which have rebounded significantly since 2016.

“The USDA’s most recent estimate for 2019 is $92.5 billion — about $4 billion higher than their previous forecast,” he said.

“In percentage terms, it’s almost a 50% increase compared to where we were in 2016.

“The part that some of us are a little bit concerned about is the percentage of that coming out of the direct government program payments. In inflation-adjusted terms, government payments are up about 61% in 2019 versus 2018.

See INCOMES, Page A4

By Erica Quinlan

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The U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program was established to lay out the rules for growing industrial hemp in the United States.

Hemp outlook Concerns about new U.S. production rules

By Erica Quinlan

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INDIANAPOLIS — With the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, a set of proposed federal rules was created for farmers hoping to grow industrial hemp.

The interim final rules are more restrictive than originally expected, said Don Robison, seed administrator at the Office of Indiana State Chemist.

For example, if plants have 0.5% THC levels or higher, grower details must be reported to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

“That has raised concerns among potential growers who are not sure they want to be reported to the DEA for a non-compliant crop,” Robinson explained.

Other issues include sampling protocols, testing within 15 days of harvest on every combination

of variety and planting dates, monthly reporting expectations and more, Robinson said.

“Overall, Midwest Hemp Council is excited USDA continues to take the steps necessary to fulfill congressional intent to treat hemp like any other regulated agricultural enterprise,” said Justin Swanson, president of Midwest Hemp Council.

“Indiana is on schedule to submit its state plan to regulate the domestic production of hemp in Indiana by the end of the year. This ensures Hoosier farmers will operate under a tailor made regulatory structure as opposed to a one size fits all approach from the federal government.”

The biggest effect the interim final rule has on Hoosier farmers is the short, 15-day harvest window, Swanson said.

“Currently, Hoosier farmers are allowed a 30-day harvest window, which appropriately takes into account unforeseen

delays like weather and common delays in receiving timely lab results,” Swanson said.

Industry trade groups, state agencies and labs have been commenting on these and other issues with the rule.

“The USDA should be hearing loud and clear that there are concerns,” Robinson said.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue expects the crop to be highly regulated.

“It’s an interesting crop in the fact that it has a cousin that is considered illegal in many states,” Perdue said. “It’s going to have to be a highly regulated crop initially. We’re going to have to learn as we go.

“We’ve got proposed rules out there, and we need input on that. There are a lot of things we haven’t even considered that will come up in the course of commerce.”

See HEMP, Page A4

Farm safety comes first Take steps for successful hazard data program

By Erica Quinlan

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PEOSTA, IOWA — Dan Neenan, paramedic director at the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, discussed hazard communication standards during a webinar sponsored by AgriSafe.

“These safety data sheets must be made available to employees and for responding emergency personnel,” Neenan said. “They are generally stored in readily available binders or via an online subscription.

“We need to have a written hazard communication program. It doesn’t need to be pages upon pages. But it needs to deal with how chemicals are going to be labeled and stored, where the safety data sheets are kept and training.”

Neenan shared tips for implementing a successful program: n Learn the standard and identify responsible staff.

Obtain a copy of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Become familiar with its provisions. Make sure that someone has primary responsibility for coordinating implementation. Identify staff for particular activities such as training. n Prepare and implement a written hazard communication program. A written plan should include how hazard communication will be ad-

INDIANAPOLIS — After 30 years serving Indiana’s corn and soybean checkoff organizations, Jane Ade Stevens retired on Dec. 31 as CEO of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Corn Growers Association.

Stevens reflected on her career with AgriNews.

What’s one of your favorite memories from Indiana Corn and Soybean?

“Opening Stevens the Glass Barn and opening the Phenotyping Center at Purdue are among my favorite memories.”

What encouragement do you offer farmers after a difficult year?

“The world’s middle class is growing and that means they want more meat protein in their diets. The U.S. farmers are best positioned to supply this growing appetite with our efficient corn, soybean, meat, poultry and dairy business.

Even though times are tough right now, the outlook for world demand is very positive.

“Farmers are the most positive people on the planet.

They know how to weather the storm, be it from Mother Nature or the government.

See STEVENS, Page A4

Q&A: COURTNEY KINGERY

Farm roots run deep for new CEO

By Erica Quinlan

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CENTRAL STATES CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PHOTO

Safety data sheets are stored in a locker on a farm. dressed in your facility.

Prepare a list or inventory of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace. n Ensure containers Neenan are labeled.

Keep labels on shipped containers. Label workplace containers where required. n Maintain safety data sheets.

Safety data sheets should be maintained for each hazardous chemical in the workplace. Ensure that safety data sheets are readily accessible to employees. n Inform and train employees. Train employees on the hazardous chemicals in their work area before initial as-

signment and when new hazards are introduced. Include the requirements of the standard, hazards of chemicals, appropriate protective measures and where and how to obtain additional information. n Evaluate and reassess your program. Review your hazard communication program periodically to make sure that it is still working and meeting its objectives. Revise your program as appropriate to address changed conditions in the workplace — for example, new chemicals, new hazards and so forth.

Learn more at www.osha. gov/dsg/hazcom.

Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 193, or equinlan@agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Quinlan.

INDIANAPOLIS — Earlier this year, Courtney Kingery was named as CEO of Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Corn Growers Association.

After a thorough search, a farmer-led committee chose Kingery for the position.

She shared her story with AgriNews.

Where are you from?

“I grew up on our family’s farm in rural White County, Indiana. The farm has been in our family for many generations, so my farming roots in Kingery Indiana run deep.

“I proudly display in my office a medal that was awarded to my grandfather in 1928 from the Indiana Corn Growers Association when he joined the ‘100 Bushel Corn Club.’”

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“It’s unbelievable the sense of community.”

Ray Watson Jr., Springfield farmer

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With the final acre of corn harvested, friends of the late Pat Watson who helped gathered for a photo. After the photo was snapped a “parade” of semi-trucks delivered the last bushels to a nearby elevator. Watson, 61, died July 31 and over two dozen friends gathered to harvest and ship his 1,400 acres of soybeans in November and corn in December.

Combines trucks were lined up along the edge of this northern Livingston County field after the corn harvest was completed Dec. 13 for the late Pat Watson, rural Odell.

Spanning generations

By Tom C. Doran AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

ODELL, Ill. — With multiple combines harvesting a field, tractors pulling grain carts and semi-trucks moving corn, Ray Watson Jr. reflected on friendships and how they span generations.

Ray’s brother, Patrick, 61, an Odell area farmer, died unexpectedly July 31, and over two dozen showed up to harvest the 1,400 acres of soybeans and corn Pat planted last spring.

Eight combines, along with grain carts and semis and 28 volunteers harvested Pat’s soybeans in November, and the crews returned with seven combines when it was finally fit the second week of December to harvest the corn.

“It’s just been overwhelming. It’s unbelievable the sense of community. It’s a great remembrance of Pat,” Ray said.

Ray, of Springfield, noted many of those helping with harvest are the sons or grandsons of his dad’s friends. Those strong ties continue to this day.

“You can’t imagine what it means to us,” Ray said.

Gary Fosen of Odell and Pat were friends since their grade school days and he was among those who brought his combine to help out.

Pat and Gary both returned to their family farms after graduating from college and shared their wins and losses with one another.

“I lost my dad when I was 30, and it wasn’t too much later that Pat lost his. So, we bounced a lot of ideas off of each other.

We used to confide in each other. He’d run stuff by me, and I’d run stuff by him,” Fosen said.

when are we going to get together to do Pat’s crops. Always when there’s a tragedy like that the neighbors all pull together. There was a lot of support there,” Fosen noted.

“It was a community effort. Everybody liked Pat.” Some of those helping still had their own crops to finish harvesting.

“We worked on Pat’s corn three days and by the time we got down to the last day (Dec. 13) most guys had finished everything up and they were over there just trying to get Pat’s finished. There were some guys that left some of their own crops go to go over and finish up to help Pat,” Fosen said.

“There was a lot of

other people who also wanted to help but the day just didn’t work out.

“That last day of harvest was a beautiful day.

Maybe one guy had a breakdown the whole time. So, Pat was smiling down on us.”

With such an outpouring of support Fosen added, “It just goes to show how many people love Pat and supported Pat. He was an amazing man and we all miss him.”

“I’m so grateful to everyone for helping out,” Watson said.

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

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Extension honors outstanding service WEST LAFAYET TE, Ind. — Purdue Extension specialists and educators from across Indiana gathered at the Purdue Memorial Union for the 2019 Professional Development Conference, an event that provides informative and collaborative opportunities, and a recognition ceremony for outstanding service.

Jason Henderson, senior associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, expressed gratitude for the collective work and service from all Extension sta and faculty, in addition to recognizing several individuals for their significant achievements.

Awards presented include the Director’s Award, which was presented to Teresa Rogers, executive assistant to Dean Karen Plaut, who previously served Purdue Extension for more than 15 years.

Rogers was instrumental in assisting with numerous strategic initiatives, in addition to her support of Purdue Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching and the strong relationships she built with members and external partners.

The Paul B. Crooks Award was presented to Kathleen Bohde who began her career in 2002 as

a 4-H youth development and consumer family science educator in Morgan County, before transferring to Hamilton County in 2004 to work full-time with the 4-H youth development program.

Bohde serves as a team member for the Youth Development Academy, which is a training program that all 4-H educators take to enhance their leadership abilities.

One of her most recent programs is the Clover Ga m i n g C on ne c t ion , which started as a SPARK Club and grew into a statewide initiative to help county 4-H programs reach new audiences, engage new youth and grow a new team of volunteers.

The Outstanding Extension Faculty/Specialist was presented to Larry DeBoer, professor and extension specialist in agricultural economics who has more than 30 years of service to Purdue Extension and the State of Indiana.

His many accomplishments include his expertise in economic analysis, which includes the workshops he pioneered on local income taxes for counties and efforts to launch a state lottery, and economic analysis of the Indiana property tax system.

IEEA Award Winners of 2019

Michael Wilcox, Purdue Center for Regional Development; Maria Wiltse, Purdue Center for Regional Development; Tanya Hall, Purdue Extension; Heather Strohm, Purdue Extension; Tamara Ogle, Purdue Extension; Steve Yoder, Purdue Extension; George Okantey, Purdue Extension, Kris Parker, Purdue Extension; Patricia Keating, Purdue Extension; Kristi Whitacre, Purdue Extension; Crystal Van Pelt, Purdue Extension; Mary Foell, Purdue Extension; Nick Held Purdue Extension; Hans Schmitz, Purdue Extension; Gina Anderson; Purdue Extension; Cynthia Barber, Purdue Extension; Tyler Wright, Purdue Center for Regional Development.

Bob Amick Award Tami Mosier, Steuben County

4-H Individual Award Jenny Monarch-McGuire, Tippecanoe County

ANR Individual Kenneth Eck, Dubois County — Agribusiness Forum Strengthens New Business

ANR Team Award UAV Signature Program Mark Carter, Delaware County Austin Pearson, Tipton County John Scott, Purdue Extension Scott Gabbard, Shelby County Andrew Westfall, White County Adam Shanks, Clinton County Jon Charlesworth, Benton County

HHS Individual Jan Dougan - Youth Worker CafĂŠ: Reject Documentary

HHS Team Hidden in Plain Sight Jackie Franks, Kosciusko County Allison Goshorn, LaPorte County Nancy Hudson, Fulton County Alice Smith, Jasper County Olivia Western, St. Joseph County

CES Team Mental Health First Aid Mark Carter, Delaware County Kelly Heckaman, Area 11 East District Director Tonya Short, Vigo County Curt Emanuel, Boone County Jane Horner, Cass County Marilyn Sink, Clark County Kelsey Meyers, Henry County Gina Anderson, Floyd County Marcia Parcell, Dearborn County Angela Sorg, DeKalb County Molly Hunt, Area 7 Interim East District Director Stephanie Woodcox, HHS Assistant Program Leader Danyele Clingan, Purdue Student

Career Awards ANR — Steve Engleking, LaGrange County HHS — Cindy Barnett, Whitley County

Community Development Team Award Hometown Collaboration Initiative Bo Beaulieu, Purdue Center for Regional Development;

in French Lick.

The award, sponsored

by Indiana Farm Bureau Inc., has been given annually since 1972 in recognition of Purdue’s seventh president, who served from 1946 to 1971.

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Karen Plaut (right), the Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture, presents the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence to Renee McKee.

Karen Plaut, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture, presents the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence to Roy Ballard.

RENEE MCKEE McKee was recognized for her seless dedication to Purdue Extension 4-H for the past 42 years. Her eorts have expanded 4-H youth development programs from rural settings to urban areas and introduced new educational initiatives in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, as well as youth mentoring, sustainable communities and many others. “As I worked at the local community level, I saw young people grow and develop and then launch into adulthood many times focused on interests they developed as participants in the 4-H program,â€?

McKee said.

McKee added that while her personal 4-H experience originally drew her to her career, her priority has been to ďŹ nd creative ways to evolve the program to provide appropriate 4-H experiences to the youth today.

McKee led the creation of the 4-H Teens as Teachers program, which is now being used as a model in additional states. The program provides teens with lessons and tools needed to teach youth and adults in their communities about biotechnology, animal biosecurity, healthy living, teen leadership and computer coding. “4-H is a program that is focused on developing the skills and abilities of the young people we serve — for their futures. Young people aren’t cut from cookie cutters and we have to assure we oer a breadth of opportunities and interests as we strive to grow the program to new audiences of both volunteers and youth,â€? McKee said.

ROY BALLARD Ballard recently retired from his role as Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources educator in Hancock County, where he made a signiďŹ cant impact. “It has been an honor to have had the opportunity to serve the residents of Indiana and a privilege to serve alongside so many other members of the Purdue Extension team as well as representatives of many service minded agencies and organizations both in Indiana and beyond,â€? Ballard said.

Throughout his career, Ballard displayed his passion for rural Indiana residents through his impact in many organizations including the Indiana Grown Commission, Hoosier Harvest Market and his development of FoodLink, an online tool used to support and educate consumers on high nutritional value-related food decisions.

For the past 10 years, he has served as the U.S. Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education state coordinator for Indiana, successfully overseeing the program to support sustainable agriculture professional development and extension programs in Indiana. “The loss of sustainable farm income, the need for additional focus on regenerating our soils and preserving other aspects of our environment, and the diversiďŹ cation of farms and food systems are perhaps only matched by the need to identify and support our next generation of farmers who are our hope of uninterrupted supply of safe and plentiful food, fuel and ďŹ ber for Indiana,â€? Ballard said.

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Team Succession Planning Renee Wiatt, Agricultural Economics; Michael Langemeier, Agricultural Economics; Maria Marshall, Agricultural Economics; Craig Dobbins, Agricultural Economics; Krista Pullen, Purdue Extension; Paul Marcellino, Purdue Extension; Ed Farris, Purdue Extension; Lonnie Mason, Purdue Extension Retiree; Kelly Heckaman, Purdue Extension; Linda Curley, Purdue Extension; Andrew Martin, Purdue Extension; Jenna Nees, Purdue Extension; Nicholas Held, Purdue Extension; Kyle Weaver, Purdue Extension; Denise Schroeder, Purdue Extension.

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or sta who have displayed outstanding educational service to rural Indiana.

The Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence was presented to McKee and Ballard at the Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention

Kathleen Bohde, Hamilton County

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educator in Hancock County, received the 2019 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service to the Rural People of Indiana.

The award is presented annually to Purdue faculty

Paul B. Crooks Award

Esmerelda Cruz, Clinton County Kendell Culp, Jasper County Cindy Scott, Cass County

FRENCH LICK, Ind. — Renee K. McKee, assistant director and 4-H youth development program leader with Purdue Extension, and Roy Ballard, retired Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources

Extension Awards

Ariana Torres, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Agricultural Economics Krishna Nemali, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

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McKee and Ballard receive Hovde Award of Excellence

Community Wellness Coordinator — Individual Caroline Arnett, LaPorte County

Aaron Patton, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Career Liz Maynard, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Student in Extension Danielle Marks, Animal Sciences

Leadership John Orick, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

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A4 Friday, January 3, 2020

STEVENS FROM PAGE ONE

Their faith, family and friends will get them through this difficult time.”

What are a couple of accomplishments that you’re proud of?

“I’m proud of helping grow Indiana’s livestock industry, the Glass Barn, the Phenotyping Center at Purdue and helping find new uses for soybeans, such as concrete sealant.”

KINGERY FROM PAGE ONE

What have been the highlights of your career so far?

“I started my career as a grain trader and marketing manager for oilseeds and food ingredients for ADM. Most recently, I led Tate & Lyle’s global Health and Wellness team which worked with food companies to develop better-for-you products.

“We addressed health concerns such as obesity, diabetes, digestive health and food availability.

Educationally, I earned a master of business administration from Kutztown University and a bachelor of arts in economics from Hanover College.”

Are you excited to work in the agriculture industry?

“I’m very excited to have this opportunity. I have a deep passion for

“I have a deep passion for Indiana agriculture and the role Hoosier farms play in feeding and fueling the world.”

Courtney Kingery, CEO INDIANA SOYBEAN ALLIANCE, INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL AND INDIANA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Indiana agriculture and the role Hoosier farms play in feeding and fueling the world. I’m passionate about helping farmers by creating new market opportunities that will help them through tough years like this year.”

What are some ways Indiana Corn and Indiana Soybean can help boost commodity values?

“International trade, livestock and biofuels have the biggest impact on Indiana corn and soybean prices.

We are actively promoting Indiana farm goods through trade missions with foreign buyers, and we’re seeking new uses for corn and soybeans.

“Additionally, we are promoting corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel with fuel retailers and consumers. Nearly 50% of Indiana’s annual corn production is used by the state’s ethanol industry.

“Also, Indiana’s pork, beef and poultry producers are the top customer or Hoosier soybean and corn farmers. Soybeans and corn serve as a primary feed source for livestock farmers, and we care about their success, too.”

What do you love about Indiana’s agriculture community?

“The farmers I’ve met so far have been extremely welcoming. I love the positive attitudes of Hoosier farm families.

This has been a challenging year for many Indiana

INCOMES FROM PAGE ONE

“Part of that is the MFP program payments carried over from ‘18 into ‘19. But a large percentage of net farm income is coming out of those farm program payments. Truthfully, without the increase, we wouldn’t be looking at an increase in net farm income this year.”

Mintert also discussed corn prices, yields, marketing strategies and more during the presentation.

To view the complete webinar, visit https://cutt. ly/mrewO5r.

Erica Quinlan

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What’s your vision for the future of the organizations?

“The checkoff programs will continue to build new demand for our corn and soybeans like we have for the last 30 years. There will be new markets with the growing middle class around the world. India and Africa have great potential and we haven’t even begun to work in those countries.”

issues. I’ll continue to work for women’s rights in the workplace, visit my granddaughter and sail the Caribbean with my husband.”

Anything else you’d like to share with our farmer readers?

“Thank you for allowing me to work with you over my career. It’s been an honor.”

What will your retirement plans include?

“I plan to be a consultant to ag organizations and companies on ag

Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 193, or equinlan@ agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Quinlan.

farmers; but despite those trials, many remain optimistic about their future.

Our organizations are farmer-led, and I couldn’t ask for better bosses anywhere in the world.”

is from unprocessed commodities sold, so Hoosier corn and soybean farmers are an important part of the state’s overall economy.

We will work to protect and grow this industry.”

What is your vision for the future of Indiana corn and soybean associations?

“Externally, on the checkoff side, I don’t believe farmers will see much that is different. The checkoffs will continue to offer research, education and promotional materials to help Hoosier farmers succeed.

“On the policy side, which does not use checkoff dollars, we will partner with others in Indiana’s ag industry to stay in constant contact with our state and federal lawmakers about the issues that impact Hoosier growers.

“We are in the process of writing our next strategic plan. According to the Indiana Department of Agriculture, ag is a $31 billion industry in Indiana.

“About a third of that

Anything else you’d like to share with our farmer readers?

“We are a very busy office with many news things going on every day.

I had an opportunity to represent Indiana farmers internationally. I traveled with the U.S. Soy Export Council on a trip to Mexico City to build on our strong trade relationships with Mexico.

“On that trip, I was able to spend some time with Christopher Landau, who is the U.S. ambassador to Mexico. We were able to share with him the importance of trade with Mexico for our farmers. I want our farmers to know that we hear them, and we are working on their behalf as we always have.”

Erica Quinlan

Winter wheat averaged 67 bushels per acre

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Winter wheat production estimates for Illinois counties were recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Illinois’ winter wheat harvested in 2019 averaged 67 bushels per acre across 550,000 harvested acres for a total production of 36.85 million bushels.

The southwest crop reporting district led the state in production of 14.178 million bushels, averaging 68.5 bushels per acre on 207,000 harvested acres.

The southeast crop re-

HEMP

FROM PAGE ONE

Perdue cautioned farmers against turning to hemp as a solution in hard economic times.

“I’m concerned that the productivity of the American farmer can crash this market before it even gets started,” he said.

“I would strongly recommend that people who are considering growing this crop have a place to go with it and a buyer for it before they plant it. It’s an expensive crop to put in. It’s a real challenge.”

Robinson also encouraged farmers to secure buyers for hemp.

“Farmers should understand first and foremost that if you do not have a commitment from a processor to buy your crop,

porting district was second in winter wheat production at 6.318 million bushels.

The district averaged 62.9 bushels per acre across 100,500 harvested acres.

Winter wheat growers in the east southeast crop reporting district harvested 6.148 million bushels on 93,300 acres for an average of 65.9 bushels per acre.

Illinois’ west southwest district produced 4.666 million bushels of winter wheat, averaging 68.6 bushels per acre on 68,000 harvested acres.

The east crop reporting district averaged 73.7 bushels per acre on 27,100 harvested acres to produce 1.996 million bushels.

In the northeast district, winter wheat producers harvested 1.301 million bushels, averaging 66.7 bushels per acre on 19,500 acres.

The central district collected 896,000 bushels across 12,900 harvested acres for an average of 69.5 bushels per acre.

Winter wheat producers in northwestern Illinois harvested 10,600 acres, averaging 70.7 bushels per acre for total production of 749,000 bushels.

Rou ndi ng out t he Prairie State’s crop reporting districts is the west where 598,000 bushels of winter wheat were produced.

you probably shouldn’t grow hemp this year,” he said.

“Indiana and other states have an abundance of crop that has not been sold due to a lack of processing capacity, or failure to abide by the buyer contract.

“The vast majority of farmers reported that their expenses were higher than expected, labor costs were higher than expected and revenues were lower than expected.”

Second, i nt ere s t ed farmers should consider seed genetics, Robinson said.

“There are a lot of issues in the hemp seed business that won’t easily be cleaned up,” he said.

“Most hemp seed is sold without a seed test or seed label. This would be unheard of in any other area

of the seed industry.

“In 2020, OISC will be putting all seed found not properly labeled on stop sale. We have posted on our hemp website a guide to testing and labeling hemp seed.

“Seed buyers should do their research. Don’t simply take someone’s word that a variety name is accurate. Ask to see the seed test and certificate of origin for the parentage crop.”

To submit comments on USDA’s proposed hemp production regulations, visit: tinyurl.com/rssnsvh.

Comments are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 30.

Learn more about growing hemp at: www.oisc. purdue.edu/hemp/index. html, or www.ams.usda. gov/r u le s - reg u lat ion s/ hemp.

Erica Quinlan

www.agrinews-pubs.com | INDIANA AGRINEWS | Friday, January 3, 2020

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Opinion

‘Get rid of this guy’ About 98% of farms are family farms, according to the Agriculture Department.

What is a ‘factory farm?’

By Jennifer Dorsett

Factory farm. It sounds so mechanical. Cold.

Unfeeling.

We see and hear the words “factory farm” everywhere on social media and in the news. Major brands paint “factory farms” as places that are uncaring and with little interaction between humans and animals.

But you know what I see? Farms. And families.

I travel across the Lone Star State talking to these farmers and ranchers, seeing how they operate and how much they truly care about their families, livestock, land and the crops they grow.

These farms are owned by families. In fact, about 98% of farms are family farms, according to the Agriculture Department.

What’s more, U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that 89% of farms are classified as small. Sure takes some of the air out of that “factory farm”

term, right?

Those farmers and ranchers are community leaders, the people you go to church with or see at school functions.

Yes, farms have changed over the years. In some cases, they’ve grown larger, and modern agriculture uses more technology. The big red barns many of us associate with farms have been replaced with modern barns of all colors, shapes and sizes.

But the values haven’t changed.

Farmers and ranchers share the same values as their parents, grandparents, great grandparents and great, great grandparents. They work with nutritionists and veterinarians to ensure animals are well cared for.

We’ve been led to believe big is bad when it comes to agriculture.

There’s a lot of talk about big farms squeezing out small farms. Big farmers not caring about their land or livestock. But that’s not true.

Those farms grow because more family members come back to the farm — the family business. They have to grow larger in size to generate income to support the increased family members playing a part.

They’re also growing more food using fewer resources, including less land and water than ever before. They strive to be economically sustainable — just like any business — in order to provide for their family and their employees.

The term “factory farm” is used to show lack of emotion and care.

And that’s just not the case.

Family farms can be big, small, or medium-sized. There is room for them all.

They work together to supply our food, resulting in quality and choice. For all of us.

Jennifer Dorsett is a field editor at Texas Farm Bureau.

tolerated 40 or 50 When readers years ago…” of this weekly efIn fact, Bill, it fort take the time would have been to write me a lettolerated because ter or email, it’s a the Farm and safe bet they want Food File began to have the final as an opinion colword on whatumn 26 years ago ever riled them to write. I’m fine Farm & Food and remains an opinion column. It with that. wouldn’t be much In fact, because File of an opinion of their remarkAlan Guebert column if it didn’t able diligence, I include an opinion turn this space — like yours just now. over to reading writers Several emailers every June and December thought columns that disso everyone might enjoy sected the White House’s some of the more colortrade policies weren’t ful ways people think I just wrong, they were should spend my time downright unpatriotic. In other than writing. attempting to make that Take Joe from Ohio argument, however, Norm who was so steamed from Indiana gave me about a mid-July column more credit than I either on climate change that possess or deserve. he wrote (in all capital “AG, if you spend just a letters) “…we totally reject little time explaining how your columns because the Chinese Commies of your evil hatred of have been ripping off the President Trump!! If we USA instead of attacking were the editor (of this newspaper) we would kick the President, perhaps they would be more willyou out the first minute.” ing to come to a trade Five months later, anagreement.” other email arrived from Well, Norm, I can cerOhio — this one didn’t tainly give it the old US of include a name, only an A try. I wouldn’t count on email address — equally the “Commies” changing steaming: “These are not soon because of me and news articles but paramy musings, though. graphs of Trump — and John from New York Republican — bashing. wrote to make a similar Get rid of this guy.” point but he got lost in A similar, but much the ongoing tariff tangle longer, email from Bill that is U.S. trade policy. arrived in October to — correctly as it turns out — “Trump is the FIRST note that my column isn’t PRESIDENT that has acted to end these tariffs. a “news article” at all. In See what our President is fact, wrote Bill, “Funny fighting for?” how I can tell your politNot really, John, but ical affiliation from the then again I’m focused on content of the article and the slant of your opinions. converting communists This would not have been into socialists right now.

Not all correspondence contained suggestions on when, where and how to fire me. Most, in fact, contained warm praise and good wishes.

David, for example, emailed on July 18 to say, “I’m sure you get lots of negative feedback, so I want to say I always enjoy your columns.”

Joe, from Florida, seconded Dave’s motion with more enthusiasm.

“You are one of the top five writers in the U.S.!

You get the message out through the lines!”

Thanks, Joe! Another emailer, Roy from Nebraska, was nearly as effusive: “First, I love your column. Next, I don’t know how you do it… You are spot on in my opinion…”

What’s more, adds Roy, “Since when is the definition of a good Lutheran farm boy one that covers his eyes and sticks his head in the ground?”

Amen, Roy. There’s enough of that going around already and, in 2020, we don’t need more sand in our eyes, ears and gears. We will, however, need more cards, letters and emails because, honestly, the June “letters” column that you’ll need to write is just around the corner.

So, Happy New Year and happy writing. Yes, even to my fiery friends in Ohio.

Farm & Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada. Source material and contact information are posted at www. farmandfoodfile.com.

Soil strategies offset global warming

By Harwood D. Schaffer and Daryll E. Ray

the Great Depression, the organic agriculture community, and the more The inconclusive end recently formed biochar of the 25th Conference community. of Parties — the internaThese communities tional forum for climate have many overlapping negotiations — leaves the concerns and strategies, world and the world’s while also differing on farmers more vulnerable some issues. What binds to severe weather events them together is their conand a warmer climate that cern for the health of the will probably result in un- soil and its importance predictable shifts in areas in being able to provide suitable for agricultural a healthy, sustainable production. supply of food for all the earth’s inhabitants.

At the same time, our In this context, we want colleague Alan Guebert’s to continue our discusDec. 20 column tells of sion of biochar and terra a Politico story about a closed-door meeting of “to- preta — the anthropogenic day’s masters of the Big Ag black soil of the Amazon and other smaller regions universe… to agree that around the world. climate change was real The relatively recent reand government action was needed to slow its ris- discovery in the Amazon ing impact on agriculture.” of vast areas of black soil that had not been tilled At that private, noby humans in nearly 500 press-allowed event “U.S. years is testimony of the Secretary of Agriculture ability of those soils to Sonny Perdue, couldn’t maintain their high careven say the words ‘clibon levels, both in the mate change.’” form of humus and char, Our observation that over long periods of time. governments and Big Ag The carbon level in the are sitting on the sidelines original soil was consisafraid to publicly discuss tently increased by the the role of humans in climate change suggests that addition of humus from plant and animal waste if any immediate progress and char, probably from is to be made in addressing human-induced global cooking fires that were regularly quenched by frewarming it will have to quent tropical rains before come from civil society: non-state actors, both indi- the burning wood could viduals and organizations. turn from char to ash.

The human and animal This community of nonwaste, as well as some of state actors includes the the char, could then have sustainable agriculture community that can trace been taken outside the living area for sanitation its recent history as far and cleanliness purposes. back as the years before

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These “dump” areas would have rapidly been covered with vegetation.

The residents could not have missed noticing the verdant growth in these areas, some of which may have included seeds from cultivated plants.

In whatever manner it originally happened, it’s clear that after a certain point people began to deliberately create this fertile black soil. As the “technology” was perfected it spread along a significant portion of the Amazon River.

Today the challenge of the biochar community is to figure out how to stimulate the will of the world community to replicate this process over a vastly larger physical scale and a shorter time scale – decades, not centuries — if biochar is to remove enough CO2 from the atmosphere to reduce the greenhouse gas level in the atmosphere and avoid the calamities predicted by climate scientists.

Agriculture is a part of this process. At present it is estimated that agriculture is responsible for some 10% of the increase in atmospheric CO2 equivalent.

The widespread adoption of biochar techniques in agriculture could completely offset agriculture’s contribution to global greenhouse gasses and begin the drawdown of these gasses. © 2019 Agricultural Policy Analysis Center.

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REGIONAL WEATHER

Outlook for Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

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

Evanston 34/23 South Bend 34/25

Rockford 34/19 Rock Island 34/20

Chicago 35/26

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Peoria 36/24

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Quincy 38/24

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Gary 39/27

Champaign 37/22 Lafayette 36/23

Springfield 38/24

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Muncie 39/26

Terre Haute 39/24

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Southern Illinois: Tuesday: partly sunny.

Winds west-southwest 7-14 mph. Expect 3-6 hours of sunshine with fair drying conditions and average relative humidity 65%. Wednesday: partly sunny, except more clouds to the east.

Vevay 39/25

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Central Illinois: Tuesday: partly sunny.

Winds west-southwest 12-25 mph. Expect 3-6 hours of sunshine with fair drying conditions and average relative humidity 65%. Wednesday: clouds and sun. Winds south 7-14 mph.

Indianapolis 38/25

Mt. Vernon 43/24

East St. Louis 42/25

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Tom. Hi/Lo/W 41/28/pc 39/33/pc 42/30/pc 47/35/pc 37/32/pc 38/29/pc 48/31/pc 43/31/pc 46/32/pc 40/29/pc 40/31/pc 43/31/pc

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 44/28/c 43/33/c 45/29/c 51/31/c 46/33/c 45/31/c 51/30/c 47/30/c 46/30/c 43/30/c 45/29/c 50/30/c

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Northern Indiana: Tuesday: snow showers possible in the north and east. Winds west 10-20 mph. Expect less than 2 hours of sunshine with a 35% chance of precipitation and poor drying conditions. Average humidity 75%.

Central Indiana: Tuesday: periods of sun; windy in the afternoon. Winds west-southwest 10-20 mph. Expect 2-4 hours of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 80%.

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AGRICULTURE FORECASTS Northern Illinois: Tuesday: breezy with partial sunshine; however, cloudy to the east. Winds west-northwest 12-25 mph.

Expect 3-6 hours of sunshine with poor drying conditions.

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 47/31/c 47/33/c 50/35/c 48/34/c 41/28/c 48/35/c 47/30/c 45/33/c 46/35/c 44/30/c 46/31/c 51/37/c

Southern Indiana: Tuesday: partial sunshine. Winds west 8-16 mph. Expect 3-6 hours of sunshine with fair drying conditions and average relative humidity 70%. Wednesday: mostly cloudy; however, sunnier in the south.

SOUTH AMERICA It will be largely dry across Argentina and southern Brazil through Saturday. A front can bring scattered rain to these areas early next week. Scattered rain is likely from Minas Gerais to Mato Grosso.

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Groups awarded Farm Aid grants

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Farm Aid distributed grants totaling $27,000 to ďŹ ve Illinois farm and food organizations as part of

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Q The Land Connection, Champaign: $5,000 to support the Farmer Training Program, which provides farmers with the support, tools and network needed to begin farming and increase the longevity and success of their operations.

Q Angelic Organics Learning Center, Caledonia: $5,000 to support holistic training for beginning farmers, provide opportunities for socially disadvantaged individuals and develop the next generation of consumers who create demand for sustainable agriculture.

Q Food Works, Carbondale: $5,000 to increase the viability of beginning, sustainable family farms through value-added enterprises and farmer-to-farmer mentorship.

Q Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water, Vermont: $5,000 to assist small farmers and rural residents ďŹ ghting against the siting of factory farms in their communities, while organizing and galvanizing them to campaign for legislative reform. “Farm Aid started right here in central Illinois at the height of the ‘80’s farm crisis,â€? said Liz Moran Stelk, Illinois Stewardship Alliance executive director.

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www.agrinews-pubs.com | INDIANA AGRINEWS | Friday, January 3, 2020 “Farm A id grantees stand up and challenge strengthen family farm- corporate power in our ers, they build communi- food system. These are esFROM PAGE A6 ties that can support each sential activities that benother in hard times, and efit everyone — eaters and “This year’s devastat- they organize people to farmers.” ing losses from extreme weather, low commodity prices, and a trade war combined to create a new crisis for farmers and Illinois rural communities.”

“Support from Farm Aid will help farmers and eaters educate policymakers on the urgent need to support local food, address the climate crisis, and make a just transition to regenerative agriculture.”

“The Land Connection’s Farmer Training Program provides farmers with the skills, tools, support and guidance to develop and maintain viable farm businesses,” said Cassidy Dellorto-Blackwell, The Land Connection Farmer Training Program manager.

“Thanks to Farm Aid we will be able to support more farmers, assisting them as they develop and implement strategies for managing all aspects of farm health, from growing techniques to marketing to managing soil health to planning for the future of the farm.”

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Emergency grants totaling $32,000 were made to farm families to cover essential household expenses. These emergency grants are recommended on a case-by-case basis by Gehl R190 Open ROPS, Gehl R260 Cab w/Heat & AC, Farm Aid’s hotline managJoystick, 2 Sp, Power Tach, Std Loaded, . . . . Under $47,000 ers, who answer calls on Hyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call the 1-800 FARM AID hotline and connect farmers with helpful services, resources and opportunities specific to their individual needs.

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DISASTER RESPONSE In the spring, Farm Aid activated the Family Farm Disaster Fund to send immediate relief to farmers in the Midwest and Plains affected by historic flooding.

Farm Aid raised and distributed more than $200,000 to provide farmers in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Wisconsin and South Dakota with emergency funds and to help them navigate their options on the long road to disaster recovery. New flooding later in 2019 expanded Farm Aid’s disaster response to Texas.

In total, Farm A id granted $224,100 to assist farm and ranch families affected by natural disasters.

Farm Aid continues to work with partners in the region to assess the longterm needs of impacted farmers and ranchers.

LEADERSHIP FUND Far m A id’s Far mer Leadership Fund granted $46,386 to support farmers and farm advocates in developing leadership skills and to elevate farmer voices in a variety of circles in which their expertise, experience and best interests are essential to the conversation.

SCHOLARSHIPS Through a scholarship fund set up in 1987 by the Younkers Department Store, Farm Aid awards scholarships annually to students studying agriculture at South Dakota State University, University of Nebraska and Iowa State University. In 2019, scholarships were awarded in the amount of $20,797.

Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid’s work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food.

Farm Aid’s grant-making is focused on work that enhances the viability of family farm agriculture in the U.S. They issue grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations that serve family farmers in one of three funding areas: growing the good food movement, helping farmers thrive, and taking action to change the food and farm system.

“Our goal is to create real change in our farm and food system, from the ground up,” said Farm Aid President Willie Nelson.

Since 1985, Farm Aid has raised $57 million to help family farmers thrive all over the country while inspiring millions of people to take part in the

Good Food Movement.

For a complete listing of Farm Aid’s 2019 grant recipients, visit the website, w w w.farmaid.org/ 2019grants.

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FIELD NOTES: BY MYCOGEN SEEDS AGRONOMISTS

Get the most from 2020 input investments

By Melissa Bell

From a crop production standpoint, most farmers are eager and optimistic to celebrate the beginning of a new year. This past year was one of the most challenging in a long time.

And, for those unable to complete the 2019 harvest, the past year will unfortunately carry over into the new.

For others, however, the post-harvest and pre-new year has been a time for looking ahead, evaluating successes and dissecting input decisions that didn’t pan out as well as hoped in 2019. Here are a few things I recommend considering when looking ahead and planning for 2020.

SCRUTINIZE INPUT DECISIONS CAREFULLY Given the current commodity economics, you will undoubtedly evaluate, and likely question, nearly every input cost. The challenge is how to determine if an input cost will allow you to recoup the investment.

As we well know, especially after 2019, weather is a factor that plays a major role in the payback of nearly every input. It is for this reason that evaluating multi-year data is recommended, keeping in mind your own environment and management practices.

Here are some inputs to evaluate when making decisions this year: n Seed treatments: Seed treatments have the potential to be of great benefit by assisting in crop emergence and stand establishment early in the season.

When making seed treatment decisions, consider the threats present in each field. Then select the most useful and economical treatment, after carefully evaluating all options.

Several types of seed treatments are available ranging from a basic single mode-of-action fungicide to versions with multiple modes of action including fungicides, insecticides, nematicides, inoculants and growth regulators.

You may be able to make less expensive treatments without reducing yield potential based on crop history. For example, if soybeans have been part of a crop rotation within the past three years, an inoculant may not be necessary. Or, planting a soybean variety with good tolerance to sudden death syndrome will preclude you from spending money on additional fungicide that will be less likely to pay for itself. n Foliar fungicides: Pay close attention to the disease rating of hybrids. If you plant a hybrid with weak disease scores, make sure to monitor and scout for signs for disease throughout the growing season and be prepared to make an economic judgment call about potential yield loss and standability issues in lieu of the cost of a foliar application. n Specialty additives: When scrutinizing the use of specialty additives, such as foliar feeding of nitrogen, micronutrients or nitrifica-

tion inhibitors, evaluate the cost vs. the potential return from yield. The input cost evaluation calculation should include recommended rates, number of applications and application costs. It probably goes without saying, but make sure you are well versed on what the product is supposed to do, how exactly it works, and if there are any

risks involved. n Herbicides: Exercise caution when considering cutting back on weed control programs. Of all the factors with the potential to adversely affect yield, weed control is the greatest. The cost of an effective herbicide program — regardless of weather conditions, weeds will grow every year — is the

most likely to pay big dividends come harvest time.

If you’re looking to save money, you may want to consider making herbicide applications yourself versus spending dollars for custom application. This, however, depends a great deal on whether you have application equipment capable of doing the job in the timing window neces-

sary for effective control. n Lower seed cost: Early order programs can result in significant savings on seed. If possible, make seed purchase decisions in time to qualify for discounts. Investigate the possibility of bundling herbicide and seed to enroll in cost savings programs.

Furthermore, look to value priced products that may

still have good yield potential on your farm.

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AUCTIONS

Auction Calendar Fri., Jan. 3

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO: Farm Equipment, 10:30 a.m., Jeff & Marie Fetters, The Wendt Group, 614-626-7653.

Sat., Jan. 4

GREENVIEW, ILL.: Farm Equipment Closeout, 9:30 a.m., David & Susie Evers, Ron Sanert Auction Service, 217-968-7075.

FANCY FARM, KY.: Estate Auction, 10 a.m., McFarland Farms, James R. Cash, 270623-8466.

Wed., Jan. 8

WALTON, IND.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Jump

Farms, Inc., Craft & Michael Auctioneers, Inc., 574-3618898.

Fri., Jan. 10

Wed., Jan. 15

BUTLER, IND.: Farm Tractors & Hay Equipment, 10 a.m. EST, J&S Farms, Polk Auction Company, 877-915-4440.

MT. AYR, IND.: 110 +/- Acres, 10 a.m. CST, Hodges & Davis, P.C., Jenkins Realtors, Inc., 219-866-5908.

WILMINGTON, OHIO: Farm Equipment, 10:30 a.m., K&C Farms, The Wendt Group, 614-626-7653.

Sat., Jan. 11

FANCY FARM, KY.:

ALLEN COUNTY Jan. 7 – Cooking with An Air Fryer: 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST, Allen County Extension office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind.; 574-753-7750.

Jan. 21 – Creating Pomanders: 1 to 3 p.m. EST, Allen County Extension office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind.

CASS COUNTY Jan. 9 – Area 8 Indiana Beef Cattle Association & Purdue Beef Meeting: 6:30 p.m. EST, Cass County Fairgrounds, 2281 E Co Rd 125 N, Logansport, Ind.; 574-7537750.

ELKHART COUNTY Jan. 14 – Rethink Your Drink Educational Program: 6 to 7:30

p.m. EST, Elkhart County Extension office, 17746 County Road 34 #E, Goshen, Ind.; 574-533-0554.

Jan. 16 – 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Meeting, First Year Members Only: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

EST, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Sheep Swine Arena, 17746 County Road 34, Goshen, Ind.; 574-533-0554.

FULTON COUNTY Jan. 8 – Farm Winter School, Session 1 – Ag Economy Market Update, Farm Bill Decisions: 7:30 to 9 p.m. EST, Rochester High School Vocational Ag Room, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester, Ind.; 574-223-3397.

Jan. 15 – Farm Winter School, Session 2 – Sulfur Recommendations for Crops: 7:30 to 9 p.m. EST, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 1009 W. Third St., Rochester, Ind.; 574-223-3397.

Boughan Retirement FARM AUCTION Saturday, January 11, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m. Central

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

JANUARY 3, 2020 | B1 Machinery, 10 a.m., Jamie Armstrong, Harris Real Estate & Auction, 800-3804318.

OBLONG, ILL.: Farm Auction, 10 a.m. Central, Keith Boughan, Boston Auctions, 812-382-4440. See p. B1

Calendar JANUARY

Classified Ads inside

GREENFIELD, OHIO: Farm Equipment, 10:30 a.m., Estate of Gary W. Cockerill II, The Wendt Group, 614-626-7653. See p. B2 TIPTON COUNTY, IND.: 184.69 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts, 6:30 p.m., Legg Hillcrest Farms, Inc. & Kathy Krol Farm, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800424-2324.

Mon., Jan. 20

HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IND.: 40 +/- Acres, 6:30 Jan. 22 – Farm Winter School, Session 3 –Indiana State Police, with Trooper Brad Weaver: 7:30 to 9 p.m. EST, Rochester High School Vocational Ag Room, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester, Ind.; 574-223-3397.

Jan. 29 – Farm Winter School, Session 4 – Agriculture in Afghanistan, with Cindra Chastain and Larry Temple: 7:30 to 9 p.m. EST, Rochester High School Vocational Ag Room, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester, Ind.; 574-223-3397.

HENDRICKS COUNTY Jan. 14 – SPARKS Sewing Workshop: 6 to 8 p.m. EST, Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, Ind.

JOHNSON COUNTY Jan. 14 – Area 6 Indiana Beef Cattle Association & Purdue Beef Meeting: 6:30 p.m. EST, Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin, Ind.; 317-736-3724.

LAKE COUNTY Jan. 7 – Illiana Vegetable

150 Acres

p.m., Harrell Family Farm, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800424-2324. See p. B1

Tues., Jan. 21 PULASKI COUNTY, IND.: 120 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 6:30 p.m., Carl McCormick & Phyllis McCormick Living Trust, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800-424-2324. See p. B1

Thurs., Jan. 23 ELKHART, ILL.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Rick & Vickie Harbarger, Mike Maske Auction Service, 217-519-3959. See p. B1 WINAMAC, IND.: 150 +/Acres, 6 p.m. EST, Doug & Cheryl Podell, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Growers Symposium: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST, Teibel’s Restaurant, 1775 US Highway 41, Schererville, Ind.; 219-4653555.

Jan. 9 – Gary Urban Farmer’s Initiative Program - 12-week course: 6 p.m. CST, Gary Career Center, 1800 E. 35th Ave., Gary, Ind.; 219-7553240.

LAPORTE COUNTY Jan. 4 – 4-H Beef ID Day: 9 to 11 a.m. CST, Enclosed Horse Barn, LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 W. State Road 2, LaPorte, Ind. Jan. 15 – Master Gardener Brown Bag Series: Noon to 1 p.m. CST, LaPorte County Extension office, 2857 W. State Road 2, Suite A, LaPorte, Ind.; mfoell@ purdue.edu.

Jan. 17 – Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center, 11402 S. County Line Road, Wanatah, Ind.; safeproducein.com.

Boston Auctions (812) 382-4440 Lic# AU01027041

DELAWARE COUNTY, IND.: 126.6 +/- Acres, 6:30 p.m., Richard L. Jolliffe Credit Trust, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800-424-2324.

See p. B1

Tues., Jan. 28 CASS COUNTY, IND.: 57 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts, 6:30 p.m., Kasch, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800424-2324. See p. B1

Mon., Feb. 3 LEESBURG, IND.: Annual Farm Equipment Auction, 9:30 a.m. EST, Polk Equipment, Inc., 574-4532411.

MARSHALL COUNTY

Tues., Feb. 4

LINCOLN, ILL.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Dale Lessen Estate, Mike Maske Auction Service, 217-5193959.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, IND.: 195 +/- Acres in 4 Tracts, 6:30 p.m., Runyan-Hollingsworth Farm, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800-424-2324.

Wed., Feb. 19

TERRE HAUTE, IND.: 6 +/Acres, 2 p.m., Roger & Kathy Sturgeon, Johnny Swalls, 812-495-6119.

Multiple Dates

SEE AD: Upcoming Auctions & Featured Farms, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-451-2709. See p. B2

Jan. 18 – Cow/Calf Improvement Seminar: Selection: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST, Orange County Community Center, 1075 N. Sandy Hook Road, Paoli, Ind.; 812-275-4623.

Programs – Pesticide Applicator Training: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST, William Daniel Turf Center, 1340 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, Ind.; 765494-6794; www.cvent.com/d/ lyqpgr.

Jan. 9-10 – Top Farmer Conference: 1 to 6:30 p.m.

EST Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Beck Agricultural Center, 4540 U.S. 52 W, West Lafayette, Ind.; 765-494-7004; tinyurl.com/ sfjaqwk.

PUTNAM COUNTY

VANDERBURGH COUNTY

Jan. 7 – Sewing Workshop: 6 to 8 p.m. EST, Putnam County Museum, 1105 N. Jackson St., Greencastle, Ind.

Jan. 15 – Area 3 Indiana Beef Cattle Association & Purdue Beef Meeting: 6 p.m.

CST, Stoll’s Country Inn, 19820 Castle Creek Drive, Evansville, Ind.; 812-385-3491.

Jan. 7 – Area 10 Indiana Beef Cattle Association & Purdue Beef Meeting: 7 p.m. EST, Christos Banquet Center, 830 Lincoln Hwy E, Plymouth, Ind.; 574-372-2340.

ORANGE COUNTY

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 – Dining with Diabetes: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

EST, Howard Park, 219 S. St. Louis St., South Bend, Ind.; 574-235-9604; bit.ly/ diningwithdiabetes0120.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY Jan. 9, 16, 23 – Purdue Pesticide

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WHITLEY COUNTY Jan. 8 – Area 11 Indiana Beef Cattle Association & Purdue Beef Meeting: 6:30 p.m. EST, Whitley County Ag Museum, 680 W Squawbuck Road, Columbia City, Ind.; 260-2447615.

Wayne Twp - Huntington County

ABSOLUTE

AUCTION

Oblong, IL (10 mi. southwest of Robinson) Sellers: Keith and Denise Boughan. Due to health reasons, we will sell the following @ PUBLIC AUCTION. LOCATION: 4837 E. 325th Ave, Oblong, IL 62449.

DIRECTIONS: from the west side of Robinson & Hwy 33, go west approx. 3 mi. to “Stoy” Rd., turn south for 3 ½ mi. to CR 700 N, turn west for ¼ mi. to CR 575 E, turn south for approx. 3 ½ mi. to CR 325 N, turn west & proceed 1 mi.

Very little misc.; sale will last approx. 2 hrs.

For complete listing and 100’s of photos, visit bostoncentury.com Online bidding will be available at bostoncentury.hibid.com on select items.

RO-GATOR: 1997 Ag-Chem “Ro-Gator” 554, 4x4 w/60’/80’ boom, new 660-gal. stainless tank, 20” spacing, 3-way air induction nozzles, Raven 660, 5.9L “Cummins”, Hydro drive, heat, A/C, light bar, & F.S. 320/85R38 radials (local 2-owner, always farmer owned, nice, 2965-hrs, SN 5501997, comes w/fenders); (4) 24.5x32 floater tires & wheels; TRACTORS: 1981 Versatile 895 w/CAH, “Bareback”, (4) SCV’s, 12/4 trans, and great! F.S. 20.8R38 radial duals, 855 Cummins (thought to be 5500 hrs, over 300 hp); 1979 Versatile 875 w/CAH, “Bareback”, (4) SCV’s, 12/4 trans, and near new inside F.S. 20.8R38’s, outside are Super All-Traction F.S. (NOTE: Set up like 895 w/intercooler, been O/H, 6675 hrs, over 300 hp); 1988 White 185 MFWD, CAH, 18/6 trans, 3-pt, lg. 1000 PTO, (3) SCV’s, (11) front weights, F.S. 18.4-42 radial duals, 16.9R28 front, Cummins (188 PTO hp, 5393 hrs); 1980 White 2-180, CAH, 18/6 trans, 3-pt, lg 1000 PTO, (2) SCV’s, (11) front weights, F.S. 20.8-38 radial duals, 3208 CAT (182 PTO hp, 6792 hrs); Oliver 1650 gas “Survivor” w/ wide front, 3-pt, 540, front weights, (2) SCV’s, & F.S. 16.934’s (5318 hrs); COMBINES, HEADS, and CARRIERS: CIH 2388, 4x4 w/“AFX”, chopper, “Field Tracker”, (2) spreaders, bin ext, Ag-Leader PF3000, F.S. 20.8-38 radial duals, & more (2808/3984 hrs, SN JJC0198434); CIH 1020, 30’ w/3” cut; CIH 1083, 8R30 C.H. w/hyd. deck plates; UF HT30 carrier; EZ-Trail 25’ carrier; JD 6R C.H. carrier; 1982 MF 850 Diesel/ Hydro 4x4 w/chopper, spreader, 24.5-32’s, Perkins eng. & newer style “Mud Hog” (4332 hrs) sells w/MF 1859, 20’ platform; (2) MF 1163-6R30 and (1) 1143-4R30 C.H.’s; (2) F.S. 68x50.00-32 combine floater tires & wheels w/deep tread (low usage); GRAIN HANDLING: Brent 782 grain cart, lg 1000, 18” frt. corner auger, hyd. spout, xlnt F.S. 30.5-32 radials, tarp (new in 2012, red, very low usage, sharp); 2018 Hutchinson 62’x10” swing away, pto transport auger w/ hyd. lift (xlnt, 16k bu. of use); (4) DMI “Big Little” side dump gravity wagons w/tarps, & 16.5L16.1’s; KB 165-bu. seed wagon w/14’ hyd. auger; EZ-Trail 16’ hyd. wagon auger w/ elec. shutoff (low usage); 1977 Drake tandem dual wheel GN grain trailer w/18’ M.W. steel bed and floor, hoist, 52” sides, tarp (w/title); PLANTERS: 2007 Kinze 3650, 16/31, split-row, no-till w/liq. pop-up fert, Keeton seed firmers, (1) spike & (1) rubber closing wheel, markers, KPM II, (16) Precision corn meters, & (31) lg. Kinze bean plates (only 21k total acres, very nice, SN 655911); John Deere 7240 “Max Emerge 2”, 8/15 split-row, no-till, pull-type w/3-bu. boxes, 200 monitor, radar, & (15) bean plates (w/(15) near new spider closing wheels); TILLAGE: outstanding Krause 7300, 34’x8” finish disk w/rear hitch & hyds (2000 acres of use); Kongskilde “Res-Till” 3500, 31½’ S-Tine field cult w/dble rolling baskets (nice); IH 415, 25’ flat-fold cultimulcher; PM 24’ cultimulcher; JD 712, 23’x16-sh. disk/chisel; (2) UF 1225 “Rolling Harrow” crumblers w/bridge hitch ((1) 32’ & (1) 37½’); DMI 30’ crumbler w/bridge hitch; JD 230-29’ “Waffle” disk w/rear hitch & hyds; Clark 9/11-sh., 3-pt NH3 appl. w/Raven 440 monitor; JD 400-20’, 3-pt hoe; JD 36024’x9” “swing around” disk; IH 490, 32’x9” disk; MF 880, 6-bott. s.m. plow; A.C. 8R30 danish-tine cult.; 30’, hyd.-fold harrow-gator; JD 12’, 11-sh. disk/chisel; IH #55, 13-sh. p.t. chisel; IH 45, 28’ field cult.; IH 12R & 6R danish-tine cults; SPECIALTY: 20’ wide pull-type land levelor; Hurricane pulltype 36”, sm. 1000 ditcher; Amco AD10-18, 1000 PTO, 3-pt ditcher (very low usage); Eversman 2SD, 2-yd dirt pan; Clark LP 2-stage forklift w/hard tires; TRUCKS: 1996 Ford F350, XLT, crew cab, 4x4 dually w/9’ service bed, 460 V-8, auto, power equip. (NOTE: “Rebuilt” title, only 67k, looks & runs good, white); 1975 Chev C60 S.A. w/10’ steel flatbed, semi 5th wheel hitch, 366 V-8, 4 & 2-spd, & PTO (90k); 1977 Chev 30, 1-T w/9’ flatbed, 350, 4-spd; 1997 Ford F150 “Lariat” ext. cab, 2WD pickup (rebuilt title, not running, 128k); GRAIN TRUCKS: 1979 Chev C70, 10-wh, twin screw w/18’ alum. Midwest bed, 60” sides, cargo doors, hoist, tarp, 427, 5 & 2-spd (127k); 1977 IH 1800, 10-wh, twin screw w/18’ M.W. steel bed, 52” sides, hoist, tarp, great! F.S. 10:00x20 rubber, 446 V-8, 5/4 trans; 1973 Chev C65 S.A. w/15’ M.W. bed and hoist, 366 V-8, 5 & 2-spd (91k); EQUIPMENT: 3-pt to pull-type equip. dolly adapter; Snyder ATV 42’ boom sprayer; 1500 & 1700-gal. poly fert. tanks; Hahn 340-gal s.s. p.t. 40’ boom sprayer; 3000-gal., glass lined, steel water tank; Weatherhead hyd. hose machine & fittings; Honda 5.5hp transfer pump; Jasper “Reman” 5 & 2-spd trans for GM. TERMS: All items sold As-Is. For questions regarding equipment, contact Keith Boughan @ (618) 562-7895

Company, Inc., 800-4512709. See p. B1

Thursday, January 23 • 6pm (EST) | Pulaski County • Winamac, IN

• 13± Miles SW of Winamac, IN • 8± Miles SE of Francesville, IN • Irrigated Farm • Quality Land AUCTION LOCATION: Knights of Columbus Hall • 340 E 50 N, Winamac, IN. From the intersection of SR 14 & US 35, take US 35 approximately ½ mile north to CR 50 N (Alliance Bank), turn & go east approximately ½ mile east to Knights of Columbus Hall.

PROPERTY LOCATION: From the intersection of SR 39 & SR 14, take SR 14 2 miles east to CR 700W, then take CR 700W 6 miles south. The property is on the SE corner of 700W & 600S. TRACT INFO: 150± ACRE tract of land with 135.7 tillable acres & 8.1 acres in CRP program. This tract has quality soils, A Valley 3 Tower towable center pivot, JD power unit (4906 hrs.) generator & 2017 Berkley 25 hp, 3” electric pump. This tract has frontage on CR 700W, 600S & 650 S. RE Taxes (2018 - Pay 2019): $1,671.26/yr.

Other (Ditch): $205.76/yr.

INSPECTION DATE: Wed., Jan. 8 • 3-5pm (EST) or call Jim for a private showing.

OWNERS: Doug & Cheryl Podell | SALE MANAGERS: Jim Hayworth • 888.808.8680 or 765.427.1913 & Jimmy Hayworth • 219.869.0329 AC63001504, AU08700434, AU11300081

800.451.2709 www.SchraderAuction.com

Thursday, January 23, 2020 • 10:00 a.m.

1020 700th Street, Elkhart, IL 62634 (Located 5 miles east of Elkhart, IL) Rick Harbarger has decided to retire from farming and sell the below listed farm equipment on the farmstead located 5 miles east of Elkhart, IL where his family has worked for over 60 years.

DIRECTIONS: Travel east of Elkhart, IL on Cunty Road 700 (Elkhart-Mt. Pulaski Blacktop) 4 miles; follow the signs.

COMBINE & HEADS: 2008 JD 9670 Combine, 96705926837, 2200/1700 hrs, 18.4-38” duals; JD 625F Platform, S# H00625F730790; JD 893 Corn Head, S# 893X720382; EZ Trail HT 25 Head Transport; EZ Trail 20’ Head Transport; TRACTORS: JD 4955 MFWD Tractor, S# 4955P007886, 6700 hrs., power shift trans., 18.4-46” duals, 3 outlets; 1983 JD 4850 Tractor, S# RW4850P006236, 2 wheel drive, 3 outlets, power beyond, 18.4-42” duals, power shift transmission; JD 4640 Tractor, S# 4640M105830R, 2 wheel drive, 3 outlets, 8.4-42” duals, quad range transmission, selling with 280 loader; JD 4010 Tractor, S# 21T36884, no cab, wide front, diesel, 1 outlet; 1956 Farmall 400 Tractor, S#, narrow front; 1956 Minneapolis UB Special, S#09106002, wide front standard drawbar; 1948 Ferguson TE 20 Gas Tractor, needs work; TRUCK & TRAILER: 1992 White Aero WCA Semi Tractor VIN#4V1VDBCF4NN652279340,000 mile, Eaton 9 spd trans., new Jost 5th wheel plate, ; 1994, 34’, Jet Grain Trailer VIN# 1J9G30209RH009351; 2001 Double L Utility Trailer VIN#482UU18291A016347; WAGONS & GRAIN CART: Demco 850 Grain Cart, 30.5-32” tires; roll over tarp; 150 bu. gravity flow wagon, 10 ton gear w/ hydraulic seed auger; PLANTER & SEED CART: JD 1770NTXP 16-30” Planter, S#1770N710113, pneumatic down pressure, Keyton seed firmers, Yetter combo units, box extensions, Travis HCS 2200 Seed Tender, 3 season old, Honda engine, scales; TILLAGE: JD 726 Soil Finisher, N00726x007164, 25’ knock off sweeps, 5 bar spike harrow; JD 1710A disk chisel, 11’; 26’ hydraulic fold Harrowgator; JD 5-16” plow; JD 8-30 “ row crop cultivator; MOWERS: JD HX 15 Batwing mower, 8 tires, chains; AUGERS: Mayrath 10”x61’ swing away auger; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Rhino 1400, 3 point, 10’ blade; Meteer Down Corn Reel; JD side rail weights; 1,000 gallon fuel tank; Pallet forks for 280 loader; extra bucket w/280 brackets;

Rick & Vickie Harbarger, Owners (217) 737-0375

Mike Maske Auction Service 119 S. Lafayette St., Mt. Pulaski, Il 62548 (217) 519-3959 website: maskeauction.com email: www.maskeauction@hotmail.com TERMS: Cash, credit card or approved check payable on the day of the auction. Registration videotaped and a valid photo ID is required to obtain a buyers number. Announcements sale day take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents or property after sold. The hours listed on print advertising might be different from actual hours on sale day because of the timing of advertising. All efforts will be made to update internet websites. All purchased items must be removed from the sale site within 3 week from the day of the Auctions. Information and pictures for this auction can be seen on: maskeauction.com LOADER TRACTOR AVAILABLE ONE WEEK AFTER THE AUCTION

January 20th • 6:30 p.m.

Huntington County Fairgrounds - Heritage Hall

40+/- Acres

Good Soils with Open Ditch Outlet Across the Road Jon Rosen: 260.740.1846 | Rick Johnloz: 260.827.8181 Owner: Harrell Family Farm Auctioneer: Russell D. Harmeyer, IN Auct.

Lic. #AU10000277, HRES IN Lic. #AC69200019

HLS# JRR-12435 (20)

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Auction Union Twp - Delaware County

January 23rd • 6:30 p.m.

Delaware County Fairgrounds - Heartland Building

126.6+/- Acres Productive Cropland with a Good Tile Outlet in a Good Basis Area

Chris Peacock: 765.546.0592 | Lauren Peacock: 765.546.7359 Owner: Victoria L. Horney Trustee of the Richard L. Jolliffe Credit Trust u/a dated April 18, 1996 Auctioneer: Russell D. Harmeyer, IN Auct.

Lic. #AU10000277, HRES IN Lic. #AC69200019

HLS# CCP-12453 (20)

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Noble Twp - Cass County

AUCTION

January 28th 6:30 p.m.

Cass County Fairgrounds

57+/- Acres 3 Tracts

Good Farmland, Rural Home, Woods & Potential Residential Building Site Larry Jordan: 765.473.5849 | AJ Jordan: 317.697.3086 Owner: Kasch Auctioneer: Russell D. Harmeyer, IN Auct.

Lic. #AU10000277, HRES IN Lic. #AC69200019

HLS# LWJ-12454 (20)

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AUCTION Beaver Twp - Pulaski County

120+/- Acres - 2 Tracts Cropland with Great Potential January 21st • 6:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus AJ Jordan: 317.697.3086 | Larry Jordan: 765.473.5849 Owner: Carl McCormick & Phyllis McCormick Living Trust Auctioneer: Russell D. Harmeyer, IN Auct.

Lic. #AU10000277, HRES IN Lic. #AC69200019

HLS# AJJ-12461 (20)

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Lifestyle KITCHEN DIVA

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING

A healthy New Year, new you

Servings: 6 to 8 muffins INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 large egg 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1 cup milk any kind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

By Angela Shelf Medearis

This is the time of year when many people start diets. But after a few weeks of not getting enough to eat or eating food that does not taste good, most dieters give up, having “failed” once again. The truth is, though, it is the diets that are the failures, not the people who try them.

Instead of improving health, dieting is often harmful and counterproductive. Health statistics show that only 5% to 10% of those who diet and are able to lose weight are able to maintain that weight loss for more than a short time. Most dieters quickly regain the lost pounds — plus a few extra — and end up heavier than they started.

Diets promote unhealthy eating habits, often by eliminating nutritious foods. Dieters are encouraged to ignore internal body signals of hunger and fullness.

Eventually, the ability to respond appropriately to these normal physiological processes is lost. Chronically hungry people become obsessed with food and are likely to overeat when an opportunity to do so presents itself.

This year, instead of trying yet another diet, resolve to make a positive change for good health.

Focus on taking one step at a time, as changing behavior and attitudes is difficult and takes time.

Here are some great tips from Linda Rellergert,

Basic Muffin Mix

regional nutrition specialist at St. Charles County University of Missouri Extension: Accept that there is no ideal body size, shape or weight. People come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and all can benefit from a healthy lifestyle.

Research conducted by Steven Blair, director of research at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas, has shown that people can be both fit and fluffy.

He notes: “There will always be tall, skinny people and short, stocky people. That’s out of our control. What we can do is exercise regularly, follow good health practices and live life to the fullest.”

Make physical activity a part of every day. Benefits include reduction in blood cholesterol and lipids, lower blood pressure and relief from stress.

Find activities that are fun and enjoyable and that fit into daily routines.

Walking, skating, dancing, bowling, gardening or playing with the kids are excellent ways to get physical.

Get more sleep. Most

of us get seven or fewer hours of sleep rather than the eight hours a night recommended by the National Sleep Foundation.

This may seem like just a small deficit, but the effects are cumulative.

Chronic sleep deprivation contributes to stress and tension, accidents in the home, workplace and on the road, and can cause difficulty in coping with the little everyday annoyances of life.

Adopt normal eating patterns. Normal eating means regular meals and one or two snacks a day to satisfy physical hunger. Healthful food choices provide variety, moderation and balanced nutrition.

Respect the body’s signals of hunger and fullness by eating when hungry and stopping when satisfied. Normal eating also means eating more on some days and less on others and trusting that it will balance out over time.

Finally, find non-food ways to cope with stress. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

You can prepare the basic mix or add the following ingredients to the recipe to create 4 variations of this recipe: 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen and 1/4 cup sliced almonds or; 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or nut butter, or; 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, or; 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds, 2 tablespoons ground flax and 1/4 cup chopped, toasted almonds.

PROCEDURE Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a muffin tray with silicone or parchment liners, or spray generously with spray oil.

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together for preferred recipe.

Spoon in or use a cookie scoop to place into the prepared muffin liners or tin. Try to get oat mixture and liquid evenly divided between all liners.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly golden and no longer jiggling in the center. Cool completely before storing.

TO STORE: Keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to four days.

ESTATE OF GARY W. COCKERILL II

FARM EQUIPMENT

AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH AT 10:30AM 7715 St. Rt. 41 Greenfield, OH 45123

Directions: From US 35 & St. Rt. 41, Travel South on 41 approx. 5.5 miles to auction ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͘ >ŽŽŬ ĨŽƌ ƐŝŐŶƐ͘ TRACTORS & BACKHOE • John Deere 9360R 4WD Tractor, 480/80R50 front and rear duals, powershift, 5 hyd remotes, pto, rear outside wheel weights. 2,469.8 hrs. Non-def-machine. • John Deere 8225R MFWD Tractor, 480/80 R46 duals, 420/90R30 front duals, power shift, 5 hyd remotes, 1000 pto, 3 pt hitch, 10 front weights, rear wheel weights, 1,188.4 hrs.

Non-def-machine. • John Deere 9220 4WD Tractor, 18.4 R46 front and rear duals, power shift, 3 pt, 1000 pto, 4 hyd remotes, front and rear inner dual wheel weights, autotrac ready, 3,085 hrs. • John Deere 7210 Tractor, 2WD, 18.4 R38 rear tires, 11.00-16 front tires, power quad trans, 2 hyd remotes, 3 pt, quick hitch, small 1000 pto, roll bar. Has transmission issues with “C” range. Unknown hours. • Ford 4630 Diesel Tractor, 16.9-30 rear tires, 7.5-16 front tires, 540 pto, 2 hyd. remotes 3 pt, 6 front weights. • John Deere 310SE Backhoe, 4X4, Cab, heat, rubber and steel outriggers, sells with 24 inch “WB Bucket”, front bucket bolt on cutting edge.

19.5L-24 rear tires, 12.5/80-18 front tires, 1,548 hrs.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR • John Deere 620 Tractor, power steering, 3 pt with missing top link and lower arms. Pto, 1 hyd remote, 4,729 hrs., missing drawbar, narrow front end, gas engine TILLAGE & PLANTING EQUIPMENT • 730B DMI Disc Ripper, 7-shank, hyd front disc gang, rear disc levelers • 37’ DMI Tiger Mate II, field cultivator, hyd double fold, all walking tandems, 9 inch sweeps, 5 bar harrow, rear hitch, rear hyd hook-up, rear light plug. • 40 ft. DMI Rolling Basket • Unverferth Subsoiler, 6 shank with coulters, gauge wheels, mounted rear rolling basket, 3 pt. hitch. • John Deere 2810, 5 bottom moldboard plow, spring reset • John Deere 2800, 5 bottom moldboard plow, spring reset • John Deere 1795 16/32 Planter, CCS, markers, no till coulters, Keyton firmers, hyd seed drive, cast closing wheels, pneumatic down pressure, Pro Max 40. Total planted 3,303.9 acres, mounted air compressor and air tank. • John Deere 1770 NT 24 Row Planter, markers, hyd seed drive, row cleaners, no till coulters, seed firmers, cast closing wheels, Row Command, pneumatic down pressure, XP Units, mounted air compressor and air tank. • 3750 Unverferth Seed Runner Seed Tender, tri-axle, 2 5/16 ball hitch, 18 ft. seed conveyor, Honda GX390 motor with electric start, hyd raise and lower, hyd doors, Digi-Star scales, hand held remote control, roll tarp. • KBH Seed Tender Trailer, 2 compartment, 16 ft KSI Conveyor, Honda GX160 engine with electric start, roll tarp, bumper pull.

HARVEST EQUIPMENT • 2017 John Deere S670 STS Combine premium cab, LED lights, Autotrac ready, 3 speed electrical shift trans. 4WD, Extended wear package, 22.5 ft. power fold unload auger, 520/85 R42 duals. Engine hours 818.4, Sep hours 561.2. • 2014 John Deere 612C Poly corn head, hyd deck plates, knife rolls, Row Sense feeler, 1 set of stalk stompers • 2014 John Deere 635F Grain platform, full finger auger, low stone wall dam, single pt hook up, stubble lights. • HT-30 Unverferth 30 ft. Header Cart, 7.50-10 tires, extendable tongue • HT-36 Unverferth 36 ft. Header Cart, 7.50-10 tires, extendable tongue • 1196 Brent Avalanche Grain Cart, 1250/50R32 floatation tires, 22 inch pivoting hyd unload auger (850 bu. a minute), roll tarp. • 10”X72 Hutchi-

ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE

Inspection Date: Saturday, Jan. 11th 9am-Noon

son/Mayrath Auger, swing away, 540 pto • Wheatheart 10” drive over Auger. 43” X 44” hopper area.

SPRAYER & SPRAYER TRAILER • 2014 John Deere 4730 Sprayer, 380/90R46 tires, 800 gal ss tank, 3 inch fill, ss plumbing, 90’ booms on 15” spacing, 5 sensor Boom Trac Pro, auto air level, XENON lighting, hyd tread adjust, standard pump w/ dual flowmeter. Lifetime spray hours 187. Total hours 594.8. Sells with 2600 display with Autotrac, SF2, Swath control. Sprayer • 1983 Great Dane step deck trailer, 11’ top deck, 33’6” flat well and then an 8’ dovetail with no ramps. Has (2) poly banded 2600 gal tanks with 3” plumbing.

1 chemical inductor, Honda GX270 motor, 3” Monarch cast iron pump, 2” fill line with a 2” or 3” fill adaptor.

SEMIS, TRUCKS & TRAILERS • 2008 Kenworth T660 sleeper semi truck. C-15 Acert engine deleted, 235” WB, 3.36 axle ratio, 8 speed Eaton, 24.5 tires, aluminum front rims, aluminum outer with steel inner rear rims, shows 563,983 miles, in frame rebuild done 2 years ago. • 2000 Kenworth T800 day cab semi truck, 204” WB, 10 speed Eaton, C-12 engine 430 hp, 4.11 gears, 24.5 tires. Shows 148,350 miles. • 1976 Ford F600 Grain Truck, 14’ bed, dual hoist, Shows 52,493 miles, gas engine, 2 speed. • 1971 Chevrolet C50 Grain Truck, 14’bed, dual hoist, Shows 85,165 miles, gas engine, 2 speed.

• 2014 1500 GMC Sierra 4 door, all terrain pick-up truck.

Short bed, 4x4, 5.3L engine, shows 131,761 miles. • 2012 40’ Wilson Grain Trailer ss front and rear panels, LED lights, air ride, 8 aluminum rims, 24.5 tires, model DWH-5016. • 2000 40’ Wilson Grain Trailer ss front and rear panels, spring ride, aluminum outer and steel inner rims, 24.5 tires matching, model DWH-400. • 1997 20’+5’ Cornpro Gooseneck Trailer ramps, dual tandem axles, GVWR 18,000 lbs.

GPS EQUIPMENT • 2630 Display Autotrac SF1. • 2600 Display Autotrac, Swath Control Pro • 2600 Display Autotrac, SF2 Ready. • Starfire 3000 SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK, 450 radio. • Starfire 3000 SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK, 450 radio. • Starfire 3000 SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK, 450 radio. • ITC SF1.

MOWERS & MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT • 15’ John Deere CX15 Rotary Mower, small 1000 pto, stump jumpers, chains front and rear, airbag suspension, solid tires. • 7’ John Deere 709 Rotary Mower, 540 pto, 3 pt. • SCAG Cheetah 61” zero turn commercial mower 27 hp FX850V Kawasaki engine, 38.6 hrs., model SCZ61V-27FX. SN:L6502027 • John Deere X73 Riding Lawn Mower 60” high capacity cutting deck, hydrostat drive, Kawasaki engine, 151.8 hrs. • John Deere AC2-cg35h Compresserator Honda GX390 engine • (2) 16 flat rack wagons with John Deere gears • 1 flat rack wagon with no tongue • (2) 200 bu. Gravity wagons with Coby gears • (1) 200 bu. Gravity wagon with J&M gear • 22+/- John Deere suitcase weights • John Deere 6x4 Gator, dump bed • Lawn roller • 110 gal poly tank • (2) chemical inductor tanks • 3’ Backhoe bucket • 18” Backhoe bucket • 10 hp 240 volt single phase air compressor • Continental post hole digger • Various wheel weights • Shop work benches • 3 pt. mounted hyd forklift Mast with forks • Shop engine hoist • Ladders • 6’ grader blade 3 pt • Bolt bin • Truck tool box • Hot Power Washer 110v • And many more small items

Blown glassware forgeries abound

By Terry and Kim Kovel

It is very difficult to identify early blown glassware from the 18th century because talented modern glass blowers can make good copies in the earlier styles and colors.

Today, chemical analysis of the glass, along with other modern methods, can identify the source of the sand, or silica, used in glass.

This led to the discovery that many museums had 1930s Mexican copies.

If you are lucky enough to find a piece of early American blown glass, look at the shape and clarity of the glass, ask about the history and look for scratches and other marks that indicate wear. Then get a bill of sale that describes the piece and includes the probable age and history.

Also, be sure there is a money-back guarantee if the piece turns out to be a fake. Most auctions do this, but online sales of unknown dealers or galleries can be dangerous, especially when you are buying old glass.

A bright cobalt blueblown covered sugar bowl was sold at a Norman C. Heckler & Co. auction for $2,340. It is 6 3/4 inches high and 4 3/4 inches in diameter.

Of course, it has a scar from the pontil rod.

The finial on the lid is shaped like an acorn, but the best clue to its age is the engraving “A.G. 1780” on the glass and the knowledge that it has been in a famous

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glass collection for many years. Experts think it was made in the Pittsburgh area.

CURRENT PRICES Mary Gregory jug, cobalt blue, child holds out arms, tree, 1900, 7 inches, $45.

Gouda vase, stick, flowers, leaves, curlicues, multicolor, signed Zuid Holland gouda, 1905, 15 x 6 inches, $115.

Lithophanes, panel, Jesus, cross, cut glass border, red, blue, green, KPM, 11 inches, $190.

Chanel purse, leather, caviar, tote, quilted, stitched logo, medallion, goldtone hardware, 9 x 12 inches, $780.

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23 – 150 ACRES IN 1 TRACT. Pulaski County (Winamac, IN). Contact Jim Hayworth 765-427-1913 or Jimmy Hayworth 219-869-0329.

27 – 69.5 ACRES IN 3 TRACTS. Allen County (Hoagland, IN). Contact Jared Sipe 260-750-1553.

30 – 170 ACRES IN 5 TRACTS. Henry County (New Castle, IN). Contact Andy Walther 765-969-0401.

FEBRUARY For Online Bidding Questions Call Nathan Whitney (740) 505-0482

This piece of blown blue glass made in 1780 in Pittsburgh is a rarity that sold for $2,340. But be careful when buying antique glass; many fakes were made in the 1930s and may still fool buyers.

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Huntington County, IN: January 20 • 40+/- Acres - 1 Tract *ABSOLUTE AUCTION*

Contact: Jon Rosen 260.740.1846 or Rick Johnloz 260.827.8181

Pulaski County, IN: January 21 • 120+/- Acres - 2 Tracts Contact: AJ Jordan 317.397.3086 or Larry Jordan 765.473.5849

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Montgomery County • 170A, 165 tillable, near Linden.

• 12.99 Ac, 12.79 tillable, 6 miles S of Waynetown.

Contact: Chris Peacock 765.546.0592 or Lauren Peacock 765.546.7359

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• 137.08 A, 130.75 Tillable, 3.7 CRP, W of Brook.

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Farmer highlights unique experiences in book Involvement with groups brings trips to over 53 countries

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.

“When 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

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Phil Bradshaw (center); his son, Todd (left); and his grandson, Brock, check the crops in a field on their farm near Griggsville, Illinois. The farming operation also includes finisher space for about 5,000 pigs. 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 involvement in several organizations resulted 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.”

In 1978, Bradshaw was a member of the U.S. Agriculture Trade Mission to China.

“There are two things that happened in my lifetime that

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 world has benefited from that.”

Bradshaw started working on a voluntary pork checkoff in 1968 as the president of the Pike County Pork Producers Association.

“Your Food — My Adventure: One “That was the second-largFarmer’s Journey to Feed the World,” est pork producing county in written by Phil Bradshaw, highlights the nation at that time, and some of his unique adventures that then I served as the president have resulted in travel to more than of the Illinois Pork Producers 53 countries and meeting seven U.S. Association from 1971 to 1974,” presidents. he said. “That was the first major checkoff program where farmers I think changed almost every- contributed their money to benbody’s life, and they don’t even efit 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.”

A t t he nat iona l le vel , Bradshaw has been involved with several committees and organizations that include ser ving as the chairman of the Foreign Animal Disease Com mit tee for t he 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 smartest person in the world and you don’t have to be the biggest person in the world — I’m only 5 foot, 5 inches tall,” he said. “But you’ve got to show up if you want to have adventures.”

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. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Blum.

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Sensing module applications range from electric cars to smart homes WEST LAFAYET TE, Ind. — The same small piece of technology that one day may help train welding robots and monitor electric vehicles could enable energy companies to better power smart homes and factories.

Purdue University innovators have developed a sensing module that works with machine learning for applications ranging from electric cars to manufacturing and home design.

The technology is a small and noninvasive sensor that monitors electric currents. A video about the technology is available at https://youtu.be/1iuZNYcedZc. “We have created the first-of-its-kind current sensor that is noninvasive, safe and much more precise than other options,” said Kaushik Roy, Purdue’s Edward G. Tiedemann Jr. Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, who helps lead the research team.

Options for current sensing in applications such as electric vehicles include using a resistor as a current sensor or using a non-invasive Hall sensor, which cannot measure small currents.

The Purdue team uses a machine learning algorithm with the sensor to help interpret and gather data such as energy usage, problems with the current and the best approaches to manufacturing.

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“This sensor could be used with machine learning to train manufacturing robots, provide precise tips for homeowners on cutting down their energy usage or help diagnose issues with electric vehicles and scooters.”

Roy said other advantages of the Purdue sensor include easy installation and maintenance, since the small sensor is wrapped around a central wire to monitor the current.

The sensor can transmit the measured current information to any computing system through Bluetooth, USB or other methods, and can be trained through machine learning to detect something as precise as the brand of microwave being used at a certain time and if that time of day is opti-

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Ethanol processing affecting feed Excess leucine detrimental to growth in pigs URBANA, Ill. — Recent changes in corn and sorghum processing for ethanol have led to changes in the composition of grain byproducts, including distiller’s dried grains with solubles, a major component of swine feed.

As a result, today’s DDGS is typically higher in the amino acid leucine than is necessary to meet nutritional requirements of pigs. According to research from the University of Illinois, excess leucine in pig diets can decrease protein synthesis and reduce feed intake.

“If you feed diets high in corn or sorghum protein in the form of DDGS, you could easily get to 200% of the leucine requirement.

We are seeing more and more of these high-protein products in the market, so it’s going to be something we have to deal with in the future,” said Hans Stein, professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at the U of I. Stein is co-author of a recent study published in the Journal of Animal Science.

Proteins are made up of amino acids, so why would a high amount of one amino acid lead to decreased protein synthesis and reduced feed intake?

To find the answer,

Stein, along with graduate student Woong Kwon and others, fed diets with varying levels of leucine to growing pigs over 15 days.

The experimental diets were formulated with identical quantities of corn, soybean meal, wheat and barley, but varied in the amount of added leucine: zero, 150%, 200%, 250% and 300% of the daily requirement.

“We saw linear reductions in feed intake, gainto-feed ratios and other measurements as leucine increased. So, clearly, excess leucine was detrimental to growth performance of the pigs, particularly when we got to 200% or more of the daily requirement,” Stein said.

Stein’s study shows pigs

fed excess leucine eat less because their brains are not making enough serotonin, the hormone that controls appetite.

Before serotonin can be made, tryptophan, an amino acid precursor, needs to get into the brain through membrane transporters in the blood-brain barrier.

Leucine also fits into those transporters. With excess leucine swamping the transporters, tryptophan can’t get into the brain.

“We saw a reduction in serotonin in the brain as we increased leucine in the diet,” Stein said.

The research team also determined that leucine decreased protein synthesis by breaking down related amino acids isoleucine and valine. The key is

Youth compete at Hoosier Beef Congress INDIANAPOLIS — The Hoosier Beef Congress, the largest single state prospect cattle show held in the United States, took place recently at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

For over three decades, the HBC has played an integral part in developing a passion for the beef industry and agriculture in Indiana’s youth. For many, it is a proud family tradition as many of the

parents of today’s junior participants also showed at this event when they were young.

On Dec. 6, almost 600 young exhibitors did their best in the Showmanship competition. Over 100 cattle were put through the Breed and All-Star sales on Dec. 7.

The Junior shows saw about 1,200 cattle sorted over two days by the three judges.

The popular HBC tradeshow offered Indiana ranchers examples of the latest in cattle handling equipment, feeds, educational demonstrations and retail shopping.

The live streaming of the HBC continues to grow in popularity for those who cannot be there in person.

The videos of the 2019 HBC Showmanship and Junior Shows have been archived and are available

for viewing at: www.waltonwebcasting.com.

“It is the work of the HBC committee, the many volunteers and IBCA staff who have made this event so special, for so many people, for so many years,” said Joe Moore, executive vice president of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association.

For complete show results, go to www.hoosierbeefcongress.com.

that the three amino acids are all in the same molecular family — the branchedchain amino acids — which means the body treats them similarly.

“If you have excess leucine in the diet, the body makes more of the enzyme needed to break down leucine. But that enzyme also breaks down valine and isoleucine. Even if you had enough valine and isoleucine in the diet, you basically create a deficiency of those amino acids; it’s not enough for protein synthesis,” Stein explained. “Our data clearly support that hypothesis.”

The reality is that many pig diets currently deliver 200% of the leucine requirement, so producers may already be seeing

these consequences. Stein is currently conducting follow-up studies to test amino acid supplements that could counteract the problems related to high-leucine diets.

“We have demonstrated the negative effects of excess leucine. Now we have to focus on finding out how we can prevent this from reducing pig performance. We may have to add more valine, isoleucine and tryptophan in the diet,” Stein said.

The article, “Excess dietary leucine in diets for grow ing pigs reduces growth performance, biological value of protein, protein retention and serotonin synthesis,” is published in the Journal of Animal Science.

The Top Five Heifers: Supreme Champion Heifer, Angus — Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan.

Reserve Supreme Heifer, Limousin — Bailey Tomson, Westport.

3rd Overall Heifer, Maintainer — Bailey Tomson, Westport.

4th Overall Heifer, Sim-Solution — Emily Sennett, Waynetown.

5th Overall Heifer, Commercial — Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan.

The Top Five Steers: Grand Champion Steer, Crossbred — Ross Howard, Monticello.

Reserve Champion Steer, Crossbred — Andrew Jarck, Fairmount.

3rd Overall Steer, Chianina — Collin Deatsman, Leesburg.

4th Overall Steer, Maine Anjou — Harlee Henney, Angola.

5th Overall Steer, Market Heifer — Andrew Jarck, Fairmount.

Conference on growing use of nutraceuticals MENOMONIE, Wis. — Vets Plus Inc., in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-Stout, recently presented the first-ever international conference on the growing use of nutraceuticals to benefit companion and production animal health.

The International Conference on Animal Health Nutraceuticals, or ICAHN 2019, was conducted at U W- Stout’s Memor ia l Student Center conference facility in Menomonie.

According to Raj Lall, Vets Plus’ founder and CEO, the successful conference resulted from a combination of world-renowned scientists, timely topics for discussion and

superb conference management support provided

by UW-Stout.

“All veterinarians use nutraceuticals for a growing list of companion and production animal indications, but far fewer have access to up-to-date information about their use,” he said.

“ICAHN enabled veterinarians and industry professionals to receive cutting-edge information from leading scientists on advancements, applications and potential concerns about nutraceutical use.”

Ajay Srivastava, Vets Plus’ chief scientific officer, added: “To our knowledge, this is the first time a group of leading nu-

traceutical scientists has appeared together in this kind of dedicated forum.

We are proud of the caliber of the scientific presenters at ICAHN. Some of the brightest minds in the nutritional science category provided public access to their work.”

“For instance, we were able to feature Dr. Gary Richter discussing endocannabinoid and phytocannabinoid systems, the potential health benefits of cannabis and the current legal landscape affecting their use in animal health,” Srivastava said.

“We are also proud to have showcased Dr. Steve Lerner, who explained the technical activities of probi-

An update on African swine fever ment and disasThe outbreaks ter preparedness. of African swine ASF is not fever have had a new disease a devastating and is endemic impact on large to parts of populations of Africa where pigs, pork and the virus resides export markets in African wild from China and pigs — warthog its neighboring Robert Knox and bush pig — countries. The that show no disease is not University symptoms. Years infectious to of Illinois ago, the ASF other species or virus moved into humans, but it is Extension Europe following highly contagious the importation of inand lethal among pigs.

ASF is caused by a large fected domestic pigs and pork from Africa.

DNA virus with multiple In parts of Europe, the protein variants and a virus spread quickly into tough outer envelope. the wild boar population These attributes allow it where it killed many and to be resistant to harsh created carriers. conditions such as freezMany farms with close ing temperatures and proximity to wild pigs are chemical disinfectants at the highest risk, as they and limits the effectivelack the resources to imness of most vaccines. plement necessary bioseThe virus can survive for months in frozen meat curity. Further, the spread or carcasses and weeks in of ASF from the wild pigs is facilitated by hunting, the blood and feces from scavengers, including the infected pigs. Because of wild boars themselves. this, the virus can spread As might be suspected, easily when materials the only way to eliminate from infected pigs are the disease in the wild carelessly leaked during and domestic pig populatransport or when contions is through complete sumed by other pigs. depopulation and proper However, humans, pigs, carcass disposal. The scavengers and parasites 2018 outbreak in China have all played an important role in its spread. Much is thought to have originated from the migration of the rapid spread in and of infected wild pigs from around China during the Russia. past 18 months occurred From a U.S. perspecdue to a combination of failtive, if virus introduction ures in reporting, containment, the high number and occurred, commercial density of pig farms, lack of and feral pigs would be susceptible and high morinformation to the public tality expected. From the and improper disposal of time of introduction of sick and dead animals. the virus, there would be In countries free of a seven-day incubation the disease, such as the period, with symptoms of United States, attention high fever, loss of appetite, has been focused on tracking global outbreaks, incoordination, skin leindustry education, border sions and death occurring in the following seven to biosecurity, risk assess-

10 days.

Government and industry organizations recognize the greatest risk for entry of ASF into the U.S. swine industry, would come from foreign pigs and contaminated products. As such, the focus is on major transportation sites such as airports, borders and shipping ports.

Numerous seizures of illegal pork products have been discovered by U.S. customs in the past year and include mailed packages, airline luggage and large shipping containers.

During this time, cooperative development of disease surveillance and preparedness programs have been underway. The program includes enhancing prevention, but also addresses surveillance, rapid detection and reporting systems.

In the case of a potential or confirmed outbreak on a farm, plans for tracing, containment, depopulation, disposal and disease clearance are included.

The program also recognizes the importance of involving numerous other national, state and local entities with experience in emergency preparedness.

Training exercises for outbreak scenarios have been run and are helping to develop resources and identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. The proactive approach that has been supported by a unified industry is an important and necessary step for protecting and preserving the future of our swine industry and pork supply.

Robert V. Knox is a University of Illinois Extension swine specialist.

otics in supporting normal gut function and their impact on increased nutrient absorption and enhanced resistance to disease.”

ICAHN also featured Gerald Buchoff, who cited increasing concerns about over and misuse of antibiotics and described recent developments in the use of transferrins as immune system modulators for their anti-inflammatory and antiviral benefits.

“The conference was an overwhelming success both in terms of attendance and the quality of the interchange between scientists, practitioners and other attendees,” said Paul Hays, Vets Plus’ chief commercial officer.

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Beard elected president Market data of Indiana Corn Growers FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 27, 2019

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Corn Growers Association welcomed a new member to its board of directors, and it elected Mike Beard of Frankfort as its new president during a recent quarterly meeting.

Joining Beard on the ICGA executive committee are Vice President Ronnie Mohr, Greenfield; Secretary Mike Nichols, Rockport; and Treasurer Sarah Delbecq, Auburn.

Leading the ICGA’s Governance Committee is Mike Flock, Ramsey In the ICGA elections during the summer of 2019, incumbent s Chr istian Rosen of Urbana in District 2 and Nichols of District 8 earned re-election.

However, board member Ralph Kauffman, a farmer from Atlanta, retired from District 5. Kauffman was

replaced by Scott Smith of Windfall, who produces corn on his farm that spans Tipton, Howard and Madison counties.

Smith and his wife, Terri, have been farming since 1974. In addition to corn, Smith grows processing tomatoes and soybeans.

He is the third generation to work on his farm, and he is also a member of the Indiana Vegetable Growers Association.

“I support all ag educational programs,” Smith said in his board application. “As a corn producer, I want to promote the ethanol industry. I also want to protect farmers’ rights from government regulations. I am supportive of food safety and legal immigration to provide a sufficient workforce.”

Rosen grows corn, soy-

beans and wheat in addition to his hog operation along Huntington and Wabash counties near Urbana. A full-time farmer since 1992, Rosen and his wife, Andrea, work in a partnership with his cousin, Jon Rosen. Rosen earned a bachelor’s degree in ag economics from Purdue University.

Nichols grows corn, soybeans and wheat on his family’s farm in Spencer County near Rockport.

The fourth generation of his family to work this farm, Nichols began farming in 1974.

In addition to farming, Nichols owns and operates Nichols Farms Crop Insurance. Nichols earned a bachelor’s of arts degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College in history and economics.

IFB president urges no vote on progressive tax question

By Jeannine Otto

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

CHICAGO — No matter how they vote at the top of the ticket next November, Illinois Far m Bureau members will likely be giving the thumbs down to a proposal to change how income is taxed in Illinois.

“It is time for our state to live within its means and meaningfully address major expenses such as pension reform,” said Richard Guebert Jr., president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, in his president’s address at the IFB annual meeting.

Guebert outlined the agenda for the IFB going forward and highlighted some victories in 2019.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker favors the progressive income tax, which increases tax rates at the top of the income bracket and provides tax breaks for lower-income earners. The state’s current individual income tax rate is 4.95%, regardless of how much a person earns.

Voters will be asked in November 2020 to ratify an amendment to the state constitution that changes the tax structure from a flat rate to a graduated income tax.

A “yes” vote will be in favor of the graduated tax structure. A “no” vote will be opposed to the graduated tax structure.

Guebert said that changing the tax structure would encou rage law ma ker s to continue income tax hikes without any reins on spending.

“The tax levels in the proposed ballot initiative do not generate the revenue needed to address our debt. But it does open the door for adjusting graduated tax levels to pull in more taxpayers. If a progressive tax ballot initiative passes, you can bet it is only a matter of time before the General Assembly casts the net out further to raise rates on more taxpayers,” Guebert said.

Guebert included his tax message in a list of three goals he listed for the IFB members.

“The third important message for 2020 is that we take time to implement an agenda to grow Illinois agriculture,” Guebert said.

That growth includes increasing the demand for biofuels and maintaining and growing the state’s livestock industry.

“Our agenda calls for Illinois to lead the nation in a move for year-round E15. We need to look beyond RFS to develop new strategies to grow biofuel usage,” Guebert said.

He praised the state’s Livestock Management Facilities Act as important to the state’s livestock industry.

“We intend to be proactive in promoting the growth of the livestock industry in Illinois. Maintaining the Livestock Management Facilities Act is vital. The LMFA provides Illinois with a regulatory

framework that protects citizens, the environment and livestock farmers,” Guebert said.

He also highlighted the work that IFB staff a nd member s did in 2019, in- Guebert cluding meeting with Pritzker, the state’s new governor and 45 new members of the Illinois General Assembly.

“With this in mind, the IFB board of directors identified building relationships with Illinois state leaders as one of our board action priorities,” Guebert said.

One program that helps build relationships from farm to city and state capitol is the IFB’s Adopt-A-

Legislator program. The program, started in 2001, pairs urban legislators with c ou nt y Fa r m Bureaus, and the leg islator a nd the county Farm Bureau members exchange visits.

“Our Adopt-ALegislator program is the envy of associations all across this country. Eighteen new legislators from Chicago have already been adopted by you, the county Farm Bureaus,” Guebert said.

Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-2232558, ext. 211, or jotto@ agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Otto.

This Last This

week week Chg. week CATTLE HOGS DEC 19 123.50 122.22 1.28 FEB 20 70.57 FEB 20 126.70 125.80 0.90 APR 20 77.87 APR 20 127.77 126.72 1.05 MAY 20 84.32 JUN 20 119.10 118.12 0.98 JUN 20 89.72 AUG 20 116.65 115.82 0.83 JUL 20 89.67 OCT 20 118.37 117.50 0.87 AUG 20 88.65

Last week Chg. 70.67 77.50 83.70 89.27 89.22 88.35

-0.10 0.37 0.62 0.45 0.45 0.30

MILK CLASS III DEC 19 19.30 JAN 20 17.10 FEB 20 17.13 MAR 20 17.28 APR 20 17.24 MAY 20 17.22

19.36 17.36 17.40 17.40 17.29 17.25

-0.06 -0.26 -0.27 -0.12 -0.05 -0.03

24 26 32 28 18 12

SOYBEANS JAN 20 9294 MAR 20 9414 MAY 20 9552 JUL 20 9666 AUG 20 9706 SEP 20 9680

9282 9382 9512 9624 9662 9634

12 32 40 42 44 46

CHICAGO WHEAT MAR 20 5562 5422 140 MAY 20 5584 5460 124 JUL 20 5596 5486 110 SEP 20 5646 5536 110 DEC 20 5734 5622 112 MAR 21 5812 5702 110

K.C. WHEAT MAR 20 4796 MAY 20 4880 JUL 20 4954 SEP 20 5024 DEC 20 5124 MAR 21 5224

4622 4702 4776 4844 4940 5040

174 178 178 180 184 184

BRENT CRUDE OIL FEB 20 68.16 66.14 2.02 66.87 65.20 1.67 MAR 20 APR 20 66.14 64.51 1.63 MAY 20 65.52 63.96 1.56 64.93 63.42 1.51 JUN 20 JLY 20 64.32 62.84 1.48

ETHANOL JAN 20 FEB 20 MAR 20 APR 20 MAY 20 JUN 20

1.390 -0.004 1.412 0.008 1.429 0.010 1.460 0.010 1.460 0.010 1.460 0.010

FEEDER CATTLE JAN 20 145.55 144.27 MAR 20 144.80 144.37 APR 20 147.30 146.50 MAY 20 148.50 147.47 AUG 20 153.32 152.27 SEP 20 153.95 152.60

1.28 0.43 0.80 1.03 1.05 1.35

CORN MAR 20 3900 3876 MAY 20 3966 3940 JUL 20 4026 3994 SEP 20 4022 3994 DEC 20 4034 4016 MAR 21 4122 4110

1.386 1.420 1.439 1.470 1.470 1.470

Stocks of Agricultural Interest

This Last 52-wk week week high

ADM AGCO BASF BG CF

46.30 77.75 18.82 57.37 47.55

45.79 47.20 77.69 81.39 18.69 20.98 57.55 59.65 48.28 55.15

This Last 52-wk week week high

CTVA 29.14 28.18 32.78 DD 63.73 63.55 85.47 DE 175.81 174.65 180.48 FMC 101.13 99.04 101.95 MOS 21.22 21.71 33.91

Export Inspections (MIL BU.) This Year Cumulative Cumulative Cml.

week ago this year year ago % diff.

WHEAT 578.458 578.794 14158.34 12296.653 15.14 CORN 387.188 1014.931 7627.22 17019.797 -55.19 SOYBEANS 1083.866 699.629 19794.11 15870.912 24.72

Livestock Summary % diff.

This Last Year week year

week week ago ago ago Hog Slaughter-est 11000 HD 2034 2810 1902 -27.62 6.94 Cattle slaughter-est 1000 HD 468 668 442 -29.94 5.88 MEAT PRICES This week Last week Change Pork Cutout Bellies Loins Hams Yld Gr 3 Choice Beef Select Beef 5-Mkt Fed Cattle Live 5-Mkt Fed Cattle Carcass

76.98 2.37 79.35 108.93 90.13 18.80 72.68 69.92 2.76 65.91 70.35 -4.44 209.32 209.88 -0.56 205.40 200.97 4.43 121.89 120.20 1.69 192.00 191.85 0.15

CASH HOGS CARCASS PRICES This week Last week Change National

48.67 48.06 0.61

National Grain Market Review Compared to last week, cash bids for wheat and corn were steady to higher, sorghum and soybeans were higher.

Ethanol production for the week ending Dec. 13 was at 1.064 million barrels, a decrease of 8,000 barrels a day. Ethanol stocks reported 21.8 million barrels, a decrease of 17,000 barrels.

For the week ending Dec. 19, an increase of 24.6 million bushels of corn export sales for 2019-20 were reported, with an increase of 27.1 million bushels of soybean export sales, and an increase of 26.3 million bushels of wheat export sales.

CORN Kansas City US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was 2 to 7 cents higher from 3.93 1/2-3.98 1/2 per bushel.

Omaha US No 2 Yellow Corn was 2 to 4 cents higher from 3.74-3.86 per bushel.

Chicago US No 2 Yellow Corn was steady to 5 cents higher from 3.92 1/2-4.00 1/2 per bushel.

Toledo US No 2 rail Yellow corn was 2 cents higher at 4.08 1/2 per bushel.

Minneapolis US No 2 Yellow corn rail was 8 cents higher at 3.57 1/2 per bushel

OILSEEDS Minneapolis Yellow truck soybeans were 13 1/4 cents higher at 9.02 3/4 per bushel.

Illinois Processors US No 1 Yellow truck soybeans were 10 1/4 to 13 1/4 cents higher from 9.44 3/4-9.59 3/4 per bushel.

Kansas City US No 2 Yellow truck soybeans were 13 1/4 cents higher from 9.12 3/4-9.37 3/4 per bushel.

Illinois 48 percent soybean meal, processor rail bid was 1.10 higher from 299.50-301.50 per bushel.

Central Illinois Crude Soybean oil processor bid was 0.59 points higher from 33.78-34.63 per cwt.

WHEAT Kansas City US No 1 Hard Red Winter, ordinary protein rail bid was 10 cents higher from 5.66 1/2-5.76 1/2 per bushel.

St. Louis truck US No 2 Soft Red Winter terminal bid was 4 cents higher at 6.13 per bushel.

Minneapolis and Duluth US No 1 Dark Northern Spring, 14.0 to 14.5 percent protein rail, was 6 cents higher from 6.82 1/47.02 1/4 per bushel.

Portland US Soft White wheat rail was steady to 10 cents higher from 5.90-6.10 per bushel.

SORGHUM US No 2 yellow truck, Kansas City was 3 cents higher from 6.22-6.40 per cwt. Texas High Plains US No 2 yellow sorghum (was 3 to 4 cents higher from 6.48-6.84 per cwt.

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Ray Watson Jr., Springfield farmer

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With the final acre of corn harvested, friends of the late Pat Watson who helped gathered for a photo. After the photo was snapped a “parade” of semi-trucks delivered the last bushels to a nearby elevator. Watson, 61, died July 31 and over two dozen friends gathered to harvest and ship his 1,400 acres of soybeans in November and corn in December.

Combines trucks were lined up along the edge of this northern Livingston County field after the corn harvest was completed Dec. 13 for the late Pat Watson, rural Odell.

Spanning generations Farmers join to harvest for late friend

By Tom C. Doran AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

ODELL, Ill. — With multiple combines harvesting a field, tractors pulling grain carts and semi-trucks moving corn, Ray Watson Jr. reflected on friendships and how they span generations.

Ray’s brother, Patrick, 61, an Odell area farmer, died unexpectedly July 31, and over two dozen showed up to harvest the 1,400 acres of soybeans and corn Pat planted last spring.

Eight combines, along with grain carts and semis and 28 volunteers harvested Pat’s soybeans in November, and the crews returned with seven combines when it was finally fit the second week of December to harvest the corn.

“It’s just been overwhelming. It’s unbelievable the sense of community. It’s a great remembrance of Pat,” Ray said.

Ray, of Springfield, noted many of those helping with harvest are the sons or grandsons of his dad’s friends. Those strong ties continue to this day.

“You can’t imagine what it means to us,” Ray said.

Gary Fosen of Odell and Pat were friends since their grade school days and he was among those who brought his combine to help out.

Pat and Gary both returned to their family farms after graduating from college and shared their wins and losses with one another.

“I lost my dad when I was 30, and it wasn’t too much later that Pat lost his. So, we bounced a lot of ideas off of each other.

We used to confide in each other. He’d run stuff by me, and I’d run stuff by him,” Fosen said.

COMMUNITY EFFORT “Everybody was asking for two or three weeks

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when are we going to get together to do Pat’s crops. Always when there’s a tragedy like that the neighbors all pull together. There was a lot of support there,” Fosen noted.

“It was a community effort. Everybody liked Pat.” Some of those helping still had their own crops to finish harvesting.

“We worked on Pat’s corn three days and by the time we got down to the last day (Dec. 13) most guys had finished everything up and they were over there just trying to get Pat’s finished. There were some guys that left some of their own crops go to go over and finish up to help Pat,” Fosen said.

“There was a lot of

other people who also wanted to help but the day just didn’t work out.

“That last day of harvest was a beautiful day.

Maybe one guy had a breakdown the whole time. So, Pat was smiling down on us.”

With such an outpouring of support Fosen added, “It just goes to show how many people love Pat and supported Pat. He was an amazing man and we all miss him.”

“I’m so grateful to everyone for helping out,” Watson said.

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

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YETTER 3541 40FT ROTARY HOE KUHN KNIGHT 5135 TMR MIXER GEHL 1540 FORAGE BLOWER CENTURY 1300HD PULL TYPE SPRAYER NI 3722 MANURE SPREADER NI 3609 MANURE SPREADER NH 145 MANURE SPREADER CIH L570 LOADER JD 148 LOADER LOFTNESS 8FT SNOWBLOWER FRONTIER SB1884 7FT SNOW BLOWER FARMHAND 7840G 7FT SNOW BLOWER WOODS 1050 3PT BACKHOE PLANTERS 2017 JD DB20 8/15 2013 JD 1790 CCS, 12/24 JD 1780 6/11, LIQ FERT JD 7200 6R30 CIH 1220 6R30, LIQ FERT 2014 KINZE 4900 16R30, BULK, VAC, LIQ FERT 2009 KINZE 3660 16/31 LIQ FERT 2004 KINZE 3600 12/23 2008 KINZE 3500 8/15 JD 1590 15FT NO-TILL DRILL, 2-PT JD 750 15FT NO-TIL DRILL, DOLLY, MARKERS JD 750 10FT NO-TIL DRILL, SEEDER 2004 GREAT PLAINS 1500 NO-TIL DRILL GREAT PLAINS 1006 10FT NO-TIL DRILL CIH 5100 SOYBEAN SPECIAL 20X8 BRILLION SS10 SEEDER, PULL TYPE COMBINES 2016 CIH 8240, RWA, RT, CHPPR, 1650/1350 HRS 2014 CIH 8230, RWA, RT, CHPPR, 1300/1000 HRS 2011 CIH 8120, RWA, RT, CHPPR, 2000/1500 HRS HEADS 2014 MAC DON FD75S 40FT DRAPER, IH WIDE THROAT 2007 CIH 1020 30FT GRAIN HEAD 2006 JD 635 HYDRAFLEX GRAIN HEAD 1989 JD 920 GRAIN HEAD 1998 JD 918F GRAIN HEAD, CM, SINGLE POINT JD 643 CORN HEAD CIH 1083 CORN HEAD 2012 GERINGHOFF RD800B, 8R30, HD, HH, JD ADAPTER MISC HEAD TRAILERS GRAIN CARTS & WAGONS UNVERFERTH 1115 XTREME, SCALES, TARP, LIGHTS PARKER 4500 GRAN CART CONSTRUCTION 2011 DEERE 310SK, OS, 4WD, 1800 HRS 2018 CASE TV380, CAH, 2SPD, ULTRA HI-FLO, 600 HRS 2018 BOBCAT T870, CAH, 2SPD, HI-FLOW, 2000 HRS 2017 BOBCAT T590, CAH, 2SPD, 1400 HRS 2015 BOBCAT T650, CAH, 2SPD, 1500 HRS 2015 BOBCAT T450, CAH, 2SPD, 1100 HRS 2016 BOBCAT S740, CAH, 2SPD, HI-FLOW, 400 HRS NH L225, GAS CASE 588G FORKLIFT, OS, 2WD, 2186 HRS

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With the final acre of corn harvested, friends of the late Pat Watson who helped gathered for a photo. After the photo was snapped a “parade” of semi-trucks delivered the last bushels to a nearby elevator. Watson, 61, died July 31 and over two dozen friends gathered to harvest and ship his 1,400 acres of soybeans in November and corn in December.

Combines trucks were lined up along the edge of this northern Livingston County field after the corn harvest was completed Dec. 13 for the late Pat Watson, rural Odell.

Spanning generations Farmers join to harvest for late friend

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ODELL, Ill. — With multiple combines harvesting a field, tractors pulling grain carts and semi-trucks moving corn, Ray Watson Jr. reflected on friendships and how they span generations.

Ray’s brother, Patrick, 61, an Odell area farmer, died unexpectedly July 31, and over two dozen showed up to harvest the 1,400 acres of soybeans and corn Pat planted last spring.

Eight combines, along with grain carts and semis and 28 volunteers harvested Pat’s soybeans in November, and the crews returned with seven combines when it was finally fit the second week of December to harvest the corn.

“It’s just been overwhelming. It’s unbelievable the sense of community. It’s a great remembrance of Pat,” Ray said.

Ray, of Springfield, noted many of those helping with harvest are the sons or grandsons of his dad’s friends. Those strong ties continue to this day.

“You can’t imagine what it means to us,” Ray said.

Gary Fosen of Odell and Pat were friends since their grade school days and he was among those who brought his combine to help out.

Pat and Gary both returned to their family farms after graduating from college and shared their wins and losses with one another.

“I lost my dad when I was 30, and it wasn’t too much later that Pat lost his. So, we bounced a lot of ideas off of each other.

We used to confide in each other. He’d run stuff by me, and I’d run stuff by him,” Fosen said.

COMMUNITY EFFORT “Everybody was asking for two or three weeks

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when are we going to get together to do Pat’s crops. Always when there’s a tragedy like that the neighbors all pull together. There was a lot of support there,” Fosen noted.

“It was a community effort. Everybody liked Pat.” Some of those helping still had their own crops to finish harvesting.

“We worked on Pat’s corn three days and by the time we got down to the last day (Dec. 13) most guys had finished everything up and they were over there just trying to get Pat’s finished. There were some guys that left some of their own crops go to go over and finish up to help Pat,” Fosen said.

“There was a lot of

other people who also wanted to help but the day just didn’t work out.

“That last day of harvest was a beautiful day.

Maybe one guy had a breakdown the whole time. So, Pat was smiling down on us.”

With such an outpouring of support Fosen added, “It just goes to show how many people love Pat and supported Pat. He was an amazing man and we all miss him.”

“I’m so grateful to everyone for helping out,” Watson said.

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TRACTORS 2014 CIH STEIGER 400 ROWTRAC, 3PT, PTO, 1900 HRS 1997 CIH 9330, 3PT, PTO, 4800 HRS 2014 CIH MAGNUM 310, PS, SUSP, 1150 HRS 2011 CIH MAGNUM 305, PS, MFD, SUSP, 1800 HRS 2012 CIH MAGNUM 290, PS, MFD, GUIDANCE. 1480 HRS 2015 CIH MAGNUM 240, CVT, SUSP, 1700 HRS 2010 CIH MAGNUM 225, CVT, MFD, 2650 HRS 2018 CIH FARMALL 70A, OS, 2WD, 180 HRS 2016 CIH FARMALL 70A, OS, MFD, LDR, 200 HRS IH 966, CAB, 2WD, 6300 HRS 2015 JD 8320R, PS ILS, 1500 HRS 2014 JD 8285R, IVT, ILS, 1600 HRS 2013 JD 8235R, PS, MFD, 3400 HRS 2007 JD 8430, PS, ILS, 4200 HRS 2003 JD 8420 PS, MFD, GUIDANCE, 6500 HRS 2015 JD 7270R, IVT, TLS, 1200 HRS 2006 JD 7920, IVT, MFD, 5800 HRS 2004 JD 7320 PQ, TWD, 3350 HRS 2004 JD 6420, PQ, MFD, 5300 HRS 2006 JD 5525, OS, TWD, LDR, 3100 HRS 1984 JD 4850, PS, MFD 1969 JD 4020, PS, TWD, 8200 HRS 2018 JD TS GATOR 250 HRS 2017 JD 825I 4S GATOR 100 HRS EQUIPMENT 2011 JD 2310 30FT SOIL FINISHER KUHN-KRAUSE 5635 24FT FIELD CULTIVATOR SUNFLOWER 5055 45FT FIELD CULTIVATOR CIH 200 24FT FIELD CULTIVATOR CIH TIGERMATE II 28FT FIELD CULTIVATOR JD 980 24FT FIELD CULTIVATOR GREAT PLAINS 3000TT 30FT VT SUNFLOWER 1435 33FT DISC WHITE 255 15FT DISC BRILLION WL03 21FT MULCHER DUNHAM LEHR 24FT MULCHER LANDOLL WFP28 28FT PACKER BRILLION XXL184 46FT PACKER KRAUSE 4400 36FT PACKER BRILLION X108 25FT PACKER FARMHAND WP42 27FT CROWFOOT PACKER J&M TF212 28FT DOUBLE ROLLING BASKET UNVERFERTH 110 20FT SINGLE BASKET SUNFLOWER 7200 47FT ROLLING BASKET SUNFLOWER 4213 11 SH DISC CHISEL SUNFLOWER 4212 13 SH DISC CHISEL MCFARLANE QUADRA-TIL 11 SH CHISEL GREAT PLAINS 5109 9 SH TURBO CHISEL GLENCOE 7400 7 SH DISC CHISEL SALFORD 8206 12 BTTM PLOW JD 3710 7 BTTM ON-LAND PLOW IH 720 5 BTTM PLOW HINIKER 6000 9 SH NH3 APP/CULTIVATOR NH 3114 RAKE 2016 NH 313 MOCO 2012 JD 630 MOCO JD 945 MOCO 2015 JD 469 ROUND BALER 2011 NH ROLL-BELT 450U ROUND BALER NH 5070 SQUARE BALER BUSH HOG 2720 BATWING MOWER RHINO TS12 STEALTH 12FT BATWING MOWER WOODS S20CD FLAIL SHREDDER

YETTER 3541 40FT ROTARY HOE KUHN KNIGHT 5135 TMR MIXER GEHL 1540 FORAGE BLOWER CENTURY 1300HD PULL TYPE SPRAYER NI 3722 MANURE SPREADER NI 3609 MANURE SPREADER NH 145 MANURE SPREADER CIH L570 LOADER JD 148 LOADER LOFTNESS 8FT SNOWBLOWER FRONTIER SB1884 7FT SNOW BLOWER FARMHAND 7840G 7FT SNOW BLOWER WOODS 1050 3PT BACKHOE PLANTERS 2017 JD DB20 8/15 2013 JD 1790 CCS, 12/24 JD 1780 6/11, LIQ FERT JD 7200 6R30 CIH 1220 6R30, LIQ FERT 2014 KINZE 4900 16R30, BULK, VAC, LIQ FERT 2009 KINZE 3660 16/31 LIQ FERT 2004 KINZE 3600 12/23 2008 KINZE 3500 8/15 JD 1590 15FT NO-TILL DRILL, 2-PT JD 750 15FT NO-TIL DRILL, DOLLY, MARKERS JD 750 10FT NO-TIL DRILL, SEEDER 2004 GREAT PLAINS 1500 NO-TIL DRILL GREAT PLAINS 1006 10FT NO-TIL DRILL CIH 5100 SOYBEAN SPECIAL 20X8 BRILLION SS10 SEEDER, PULL TYPE COMBINES 2016 CIH 8240, RWA, RT, CHPPR, 1650/1350 HRS 2014 CIH 8230, RWA, RT, CHPPR, 1300/1000 HRS 2011 CIH 8120, RWA, RT, CHPPR, 2000/1500 HRS HEADS 2014 MAC DON FD75S 40FT DRAPER, IH WIDE THROAT 2007 CIH 1020 30FT GRAIN HEAD 2006 JD 635 HYDRAFLEX GRAIN HEAD 1989 JD 920 GRAIN HEAD 1998 JD 918F GRAIN HEAD, CM, SINGLE POINT JD 643 CORN HEAD CIH 1083 CORN HEAD 2012 GERINGHOFF RD800B, 8R30, HD, HH, JD ADAPTER MISC HEAD TRAILERS GRAIN CARTS & WAGONS UNVERFERTH 1115 XTREME, SCALES, TARP, LIGHTS PARKER 4500 GRAN CART CONSTRUCTION 2011 DEERE 310SK, OS, 4WD, 1800 HRS 2018 CASE TV380, CAH, 2SPD, ULTRA HI-FLO, 600 HRS 2018 BOBCAT T870, CAH, 2SPD, HI-FLOW, 2000 HRS 2017 BOBCAT T590, CAH, 2SPD, 1400 HRS 2015 BOBCAT T650, CAH, 2SPD, 1500 HRS 2015 BOBCAT T450, CAH, 2SPD, 1100 HRS 2016 BOBCAT S740, CAH, 2SPD, HI-FLOW, 400 HRS NH L225, GAS CASE 588G FORKLIFT, OS, 2WD, 2186 HRS

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2019 Purdue Corn Hybrid Performance Trials Philip DeVillez and William D. Foster DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY

This section of the bulletin summarizes results of the 2019 performance trials of commercial corn hybrids being sold in Indiana. The participating seed companies selected the hybrids for testing and mailed samples of seed taken from commercial seed lots to Purdue University for evaluation.

The state is split into three regions, North, Central and South. In the north and central regions, early, mid and late tests were established based on appropriate maturities. The tests established in the south were early and late.

This information is presented under authority granted the Indiana Agricultural Research Programs to conduct performance trials, including interpretation of data to the public, and does not imply endorsement or recommendation by Purdue University. Performance information may be used in the following ways: 1. Permission is granted to reproduce the tables in their entirety provided the source is referenced and the data are not manipulated or reinterpreted.

A conspicuous disclaimer which states “endorsement or recommendation by Purdue University is not implied” must accompany any information reproduced.

2. Advertising statements by an individual company about the performance of its entries can be made as long as they are accurate statements about the data as published, with no reference to other companies’ hybrids. A statement similar to “See the official Purdue University bulletin 2019 Purdue Corn & Soybean Performance Trials for details” must be included in the advertisement.

Additional copies of this publication are available to Indiana residents from their local Purdue Extension offices. This document can be accessed electronically at: https://ag.purdue. edu/agry/PCPP/Pages/default. aspx.

2019 Corn & Soybean Performance Locations

2019 Indiana Rainfall Summary

EXPERIMENTAL METHODS Predominant soil types or production levels commonly found in northern, central and southern Indiana were represented by four locations in each region. At each location, plots consisted of four 30-inch rows 20 feet in length replicated three times within a randomized complete block design. All data were collected from the middle two rows of the plot.

Participating companies supplied relative maturity data for placement in trials. The plots were planted from pre-counted packets of seed using an air plot planter and harvested with a

self-propelled harvester without gleaning. Stand counts for each individual plot were recorded during the month of June. The percent stand was determined based on the number of kernels planted and the number of plants emerged and, therefore, indicates only germination and emergence losses.

Average harvest moisture is presented for each hybrid, and yield data are calculated in bushels of shelled grain per acre, adjusted to 15% moisture.

No yield adjustment was made for stand except for continuous skips which are determined to

be of mechanical origin. Lodged plants — stalks broken below the ear — were counted just prior to harvest.

Each farm cooperator prepared the seedbed using conventional tillage practices and applied herbicides at labeled rates. Fertilizer application was based upon the management program of each cooperator and the desired plant population of each test.

The planting population varied based on location from 30,000 to 36,000 seeds per acre.

UNDERSTANDING THE LEAST SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE The least significant difference listed at the bottom of each table for each column of data should be used to determine if the difference between hybrids is due to performance differences or random chance. This bulletin presents data with a LSD of 10%.

If the difference between two hybrids were equal to or greater than the LSD, the difference would be attributable to hybrid differences in nine out of 10 instances — or 90% — when the two hybrids are evaluated under conditions like those of the test.

A difference which is less than the LSD is likely due to chance.

The top performing hybrids that are different due to only random chance are marked with asterisk.

When no significant difference for a given parameter is found among hybrids, “ns” — non significant — replaces a LSD value.

SUGGESTIONS FOR USING THESE RESULTS TO SELECT TOP-PERFORMING HYBRIDS The results provide producers with an independent and objective evaluation of the performance of hybrids sold in Indiana.

1. Use multi-year data in tables 1 to 10, two-year averages for corn, and tables 11 to 19, twoyear averages for soybeans.

2. Use multi-location average data, corn tables 1A to 10A and soybean tables 11A to 19A. Consider single location results with extreme caution.

3. Evaluate consistency of performance of the hybrids you are interested in over years, across

locations in other zones. n Look for hybrids that are consistently in the top group — those with an asterisk. n Beware of hybrids that have up and down performance.

4. Look at several other reliable, unbiased, independent trial results focusing on consistency.

5. Test hybrids on your farm. Try to get experimental numbers and put them in your test for two years.

Remember you are taking a tremendous gamble if you make hybrid selection decisions based on oneyear yield comparisons in only one or two local test plots.

DATA FORMAT The performance data for each test within a region is reported in a table. Hybrids in each table are listed by yield in descending order.

Comparisons can be made only between hybrids within a table. Comparing two hybrids from different tables — different environments or production levels — would likely lead to an erroneous conclusion. All trials were grown at four sites.

DESCRIPTION OF CORN PERFORMANCE TRIALS n Northern Early Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity of 106 days or less. n Northern Mid Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity of 110 days or less. n Northern Late Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity of 113 days or less. n Northern Non-GMO Trial: Hybrids with relative maturity of 110 days or less. n Central Early Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity of 108 days or less. n Central Mid Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity between 109 and 111 days. n Central Late Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity of 115 days or less. n Central Non-GMO Trial: Hybrids with relative maturity of 113 days or less. n Southern Early Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity of 112 days or less. n Southern Late Trial: Hybrids with a relative maturity of 113 days or more.

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Minimize yield-limiting factors

By Erica Quinlan

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INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen shared tips for achieving high corn yields at the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Conference.

“It’s true that high-yielding corn requires a uniform, healthy crop canopy that can intercept and use about 95% of the incoming solar radiation by the time it hits flowering and throughout the rest of grain fill,” Nielsen said.

“This fact gives us something to aim for.”

Building the solar canopy begins with agronomic choices made prior to planting and continues through the end of the growing season.

“Unfortunately, our choices about these inputs change every year because Mother Nature changes every year,” Nielsen said. “So, it’s not easy, and we make different choices every year.

“It’s a continual process of making the right agronomic decisions in order to build that solar canopy that’s going to capture sunlight. The effects are going to be season-long.”

WINNING PROGRAM Nielsen offered three tips for a winning program: n Improve your agronomic knowledge. Never stop the learning process. n Identify, locate and diagnose important yield-limiting factors; do this as early and often in the growing season as you can. Crop diagnostics are most successful when you get out there early, when the evidence and signs are still there. n Make sound agronomic decisions based on facts and data, not simply on logic.

The secret to achieving higher yields in the future, Nielsen said, is figuring out why you’re not achieving higher yields now.

“In other words, identifying and mitigating yield-limiting factors specific to individual fields,” he said.

“If you fail to identify and diagnose those yield limiting factors, then some of your agronomic decisions will miss the mark and you either waste money on inputs or leave yield on the table, or both.”

The search for yield-limiting fac-

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Purdue Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen talks about corn agronomics at the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Conference. tors requires agronomic knowledge and skills.

It takes time and is often difficult.

“Identifying yield-limiting factors is important because we should not be spending money on solutions for problems that we don’t have,” Nielsen said.

Successfully identifying yield-limiting factors involves walking fields, scouting for problems and taking extensive notes throughout the entire growing season.

Some yield-limiting factors to consider: n Poor soil drainage. n Hybrid performance. n Soil compaction from tillage operations or repeated heavy equipment traffic. n Weeds resistant to herbicides. n Foliar diseases. n Spatially variable nutrient deficiencies or excessively low soil pH. n Secondary or micronutrients.

Yield maps can be road maps to problem areas in a field. Aerial images can also point to problem areas.

Nielsen also encouraged farmers to improve soil drainage where needed and feasible.

Improved soil drainage reduces the risk of ponding and saturated soils, soil nitrate loss due to denitrification, soil compaction and cloddy seedbeds from tillage of wet soils.

In a nutshell, good drainage enables successful root development and stand establishment of the crop.

Farmers also should put a lot of thought into picking their hybrids.

“Do not underestimate the importance of this seemingly simple decision,” Nielsen said. “Thoughtful hybrid selection can easily add 20 to 30 bushels per acre to your bottom line.

“Pay attention to hybrid characteristics that relate to stress tolerance.

Look for hybrids that consistently yield well across a wide variety of growing conditions.”

At the end of the day, farmers and agronomists should remember to focus on the basics.

“We all need to sharpen our focus on the agronomic fundamentals of growing corn,” Nielsen said. “There are no silver bullets or one-sizefits-all solutions to improving corn yields.

“Use technology to supplement your agronomic decision-making, not replace it.”

Visit Nielsen’s website at www. ag r y.pu rdue.edu/ex t/cor n/ca fe/ index.html.

Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 193, or equinlan@agrinews-pubs.com.

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2019 Purdue Soybean Variety Performance Trial This section summarizes results of the 2019performance trials of commercial soybean varieties being sold in Indiana. The participating seed companies selected the varieties for testing and mailed samples of seed taken from commercial seed lots to Purdue University for evaluation.

EXPERIMENTAL METHODS Predominant soil types or production levels com-

monly found in Indiana were represented by three locations in each region.

At each location, plots consisted of four 30-inch rows 20 feet in length replicated four times within a randomized complete block design.

All data was collected on the center two rows of the plot. The plots were planted from pre-counted packets of seed using a John Deere planter and harvested with an Almaco

combine.

Lodging notes were taken just prior to harvest.

Each farm cooperator prepared the seedbed using conventional tillage practices and applied herbicides at labeled rates. The planting populations were 130,000 seeds per acre for each test.

DATA FORMAT The performance data for each test within a region are reported in a

table. The varieties in each table are listed by yield in descending order.

Comparisons can be made only between varieties within a table.

Comparing two varieties from different tables â&#x20AC;&#x201D; different environments or production levels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would likely lead to an erroneous conclusion.

Yields were adjusted to 13% moisture and reported in bushels per acre. Lodging score is a

visual rating with 1 being no lodging and 5 being entire plot lodged. Plant height is taken just prior to harvest and measured in inches.

MATURITY RANGES OF SOYBEAN PERFORMANCE TRIALS n North Early Trial: Maturities 2.3 to 2.9. n North Mid Trial: Maturities 2.6 to 3.3. n North Late Trial: Maturities 3.0 to 3.6.

n North Non-RR Trial: Maturities 3.3 or less. n Central Early Trial: Maturities 2.6 to 3.3. n Central Mid Trial: Maturities 3.0 to 3.6. n Central Late Trial: Maturities 3.3 to 3.9. n Central Non-RR Trial: Maturities 3.9 or less. n Southern Early Trial: Maturities 3.3 to 3.9. n Southern Mid Trial: Maturities 3.6 to 4.3. n Southern Late Trial: Maturities 3.9 to 4.6.

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Purdue Top Farmer Conference to focus on risk management W EST L A FAYET TE, Ind. — The Purdue Top Farmer Conference will feature a pre-conference workshop focused entirely on risk management strategies on Jan. 9.

The pre-conference is offered by Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture and will take place at the Beck Agricultural Center, 4540 U.S. 52 W, West Lafayette.

The pre-conference sess-

ion, “Ag Survivor — Strategies for Managing Risks in Your Operation,” will provide an overview of potential risks farmers may face in 2020 and offer management strategies that will play a critical role in successful farm practices for the coming year.

Experts John Hewlett, ranch/farm management specialist from the University of Wyoming, and Jay Parsons, associate pro-

Farmers more optimistic in Purdue economic survey

By Erica Quinlan

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WEST LAFAYET TE, Ind. — Farmer optimism about the ag economy jumped in November, according to the Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer.

“Rising for a second month in a row, the barometer improved to a reading of 153 in November, up 17 points from O c t ob er a nd match i ng t he previous 2019 high set in July,” said Jim Mintert, Mintert director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture, in a newsletter.

“This (increase) was mainly driven by the Index of Current Conditions, which was up from 115 points in October to 153 points in November,” said Kylie O’Conner, graduate research assistant at the Center for Commercial Agriculture.

“Farmers are also more optimistic about large farm investments, as the Farm Capital Investment Index was up to 71 points in November, up from a score of 59 points in October.”

Many farmers finished har vest in November and experienced betterthan- expected y ields, boosting optimism.

Farmers also were more optimistic that trade disputes might be settled soon.

“We’ve been asking farmers if they think it’s likely or unlikely that t he s oy b e a n t rade dispute with China will be settled soon, and 57% of respondent s i n November said that a trade resolution was likely to come soon,” O’Conner said.

“It is the most positive response we’ve had since we’ve began posing this question in March 2019.

“Eighty percent of farmers said that a trade resolution with China would be beneficial to U.S. agriculture.”

Read the full November Ag Economy Barometer report at https://purdue. ag/agbarometer.

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

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fessor of agricultural economics f rom the University of Nebraska, will lead workshop par ticipants in developing strategies that w ill enable their farms to thrive in today’s challenging environment.

“Farmers faced difficult decisions this year that had the potential to drastically impact their operations,” said James Mintert, Purdue agricultural economics

professor and director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture.

“The ag survivor workshop gives farmers an opportunity to analyze potential risks facing their farm and develop strategies to combat those risks in a hands-on learning environment. The pre-conference will equip participants with the tools and confidence they need for future success.”

Used by thousands of farmers across the nation, the workshop will precede the main portion of the Purdue Top Farmer Conference on Jan. 10, featuring some of the nation’s top experts on marketing, risk management and crop production.

Registration for the fullday conference on Jan. 10 is $150, or $50 for the halfday pre-conference on Jan. 9 only.

For those interested in attending both days, the center is offering a bundled discount of $175.

The conference is sponsored by Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture and Farm Credit Mid-America.

For more information about the conference, contact Sarah Zahn at 765494-7004 or smithse@purdue.edu, or visit purdue.ag/ topfarmer20.