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Public input sought for corn, soybean planting survey

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BY LIZABETH STAHL UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION EDUCATOR

The extremely wet conditions of 2019 in Minnesota led to planting delays and unprecedented levels of prevent plant acres. Where planting delays continued late into the growing season, farmers needed to decide whether or not to plant a crop during or after the late planting date for crop insurance. Historical planting date information was helpful but limited for planting dates in June (corn for grain) and July (corn for silage and soybean). The University of Minnesota Extension is asking farmers to share their 2019 experiences to help increase our knowledge base on the impacts of late planting and other weather-related factors on yield and grain moisture in corn and soybean. This information will be used to help fill knowledge gaps in the decision-making progress if and when we are faced with a late-planting situation in the future. This information may also be used to help identify future research needs. Information requested

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Diane Maslonkowski (front, from left) and Char Lewandowski; (back, from left) and brothers Terry, Todd and Tim Lewandowski stand in Terry’s shop Jan. 8 on the Lewandowski Farm northwest of Gilman. The group works together to find and restore tractors.

Lewandowski restores tractors, history BY ELIZABETH HOAG STAFF WRITER

GILMAN – Restoring tractors is Terry Lewandowski’s favorite pastime. The Gilman native transforms rusted bar-boned frames to machines in tip-top shape. Terry, a corn and

soybean grower, spends his winter months restoring International Harvester, Case and John Deere tractors. With help from his brothers, Tim and Todd, brother-in-law, Keith Olson, nephews, Ethan and Emitt Olson, and Hunter and Ryder Lewandowski, Terry rebuilt a rare 1984 3688 International Hi Crop tractor.

The restoration was complete Dec. 27, 2019. “There are only seven recorded makes of this model,” Terry said. “Todd found it on Craigslist. We just added it to our list of to-dos.” Terry assessed the damage, took the machine apart and ordered parts from many vendors including

Arnold’s Inc. in St. Cloud, Gotvald Implement in Hillman, Worthington Ag Parts in Worthington and Ickler Company in St. Cloud. “It should have been used for salvage material,” said Diane Maslonkowski, Terry’s significant other. “That is how bad of shape it was in. The tractor was locked up and rusted from

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Case tractors, 30 and 70s Series, rest in the yard at Terry’s Lewandowski’s farm July 28, 2019, northwest of Gilman. Lewandowski restored each tractor.

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front to back and inside and out.” To begin, Terry followed a protocol he came up with to restore tractors 32 years ago. Before overhauling, the engine parts are sent away, including injector pumps and injectors, along with other parts that can be salvageable. “My mother, Char, is our parts runner and grocery getter,” Terry said. “She is always making sure we are fed and healthy while conducting these

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Brothers Todd (from left), Terry and Tim Lewandowski hold a picture of their father sitting on a Farmall H tractor Jan. 8 at Terry’s home northwest of Gilman. Terry restored the tractor which was the first his father, Albin, had purchased brand new years ago.

projects. She is our greatest asset and loved by many.” After the parts return to Terry, he reassembles the tractor, including the motors, transmission and torque amplifiers to ensure everything is running smoothly and up to correct pressures. “Once I assemble everything and inspect it for leaks, I disassemble everything to sand blast,” Terry said. “And that’s where it gets critical because every part cannot be sand blasted. Others need to be sanded by hand.” Terry then tackles the paint job. He applies two coats of primer, two coats of color and then three coats of clear coat which are wet sanded by hand, buffed and polished. “Wet sanding and buffing are the necessary steps in order to make the paint sine,” Diane said. Terry’s latest project took four years to complete. Diane helps with final touches, selecting and installing the cab interior, decals and floral arrangements for the shows. Terry and his family have restored roughly 30 tractors, 20 of which have been fully restored. Terry has focused his attention on the Case 30 and 70s series – specifically 630, 730, 800, 830 Hi Crop, 870 and 1070 Agri King – as well as International

Harvester, Farmall and John Deere. “A 1206 Farmall tractor we found on Craigslist was probably the most challenging one to retrieve,” Tim said. “We had to cut a few trees down to get the

tractor out. Tall, thick weeds were growing through the frame and the tires were shot. We had to put rims on the frame to load it onto the trailer.”

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An 82 R-model Mack is stationed outside Terry Lewandowski’s shop August 2015 northwest of Gilman. The truck sat behind a barn for over 10 years before Lewandowski replaced the original cab and stretched the frame to accommodate a new grain box.

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An 82 R-model Mack truck is parked in Terry Lewandowski’s shop Jan. 8 northwest of Gilman. Lewandowski used to drive the truck for Hess Trucking, Inc., owned by his uncle, Ronny Hess, and has since restored it.

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includes corn or soybean maturity, planting and harvest dates, yield, moisture, test weight, conditions at planting and conditions following planting. Information is requested from as many fields as farmers wish to report on and planting dates ranging from the earliest to the latest planted crops. Re-

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A rare 1984 3688 International Hi Crop tractor rests on the Lewandowski Farm northwest of Gilman June 2015. Terry Lewandowski resides on the property and restores Case, International Harvester and Farmall tractors.

their farm when we were young kids.” After graduating from high school, Terry drove truck full time for his uncles hauling milk for Ron Hess Trucking Inc. before taking over the 550 acre Lewandowski farm. “What I do has come full circle,” Terry said. “When my uncle, Ron, passed, I got his milk truck and restored it within two years.” The 82 R-model Mack that Terry used to drive for Hess Trucking, Inc. went through a complete makeover after sitting

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A 4230 Hi Crop John Deere sits idle on the Lewandowski Farm northwest of Gilman June 2015. Terry Lewandowski restored the John Deere tractor within six months.

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A fully restored 4230 Hi Crop John Deere is parked in Terry Lewandowski’s shop northwest of Gilman December 2015. Lewandowski restores tractors as well as Scorpion snowmobiles and Chevy pick-up trucks.

behind the barn for over 10 years. Terry replaced the original cab with that of an old concrete truck from New York. The original frame was stretched to accommodate a new grain box. The cab was then painted using IH colors for the paint scheme and the interior was reupholstered. “I try to keep everything as authentic as possible because I like the originality and factory look,” Terry said. “I do not like anything modified. The truck is priceless and very sentimental.” While Terry operates his restored International 88 series in the field, he stores his treasured tractors and the truck in a shed for safekeeping. During the warmer months, the group displays its hard work at parades at Albany Pioneer Days, Foley Fun Days, Gilman Days, Milaca Bluegrass Festival, Bowlus Fun Day and other events. “There are not a whole lot of these old tractors left,” Diane said. “They have either been restored or scrapped, so it is nice to get out and share them with others.” Terry agreed. “I have the best job in the world,” he said. Terry gives credit to the businesses and people that have helped him along the way. “I enjoy what I’m doing, but I also think it is important,” Terry said. “By restoring these old tractors, it keeps history alive. Back in the day farming was strong for small dairy farms and these tractors are a symbol of

that.” Terry’s greatest recognition is when friends and neighbors like Ron Larson stop over and reminisce about old times and what farm life once was. He also enjoys meeting new people at the tractor shows he attends. “It’s worth every ounce of work it takes to get them there,” Terry said.

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Despite struggles, the brothers enjoy tackling these projects because farming and the love of agriculture runs in their blood. “We grew up with Farmall and International,” Terry said. “My dad, Albin, bought his first tractor, a 1947 Farmall H, brand new. All family farms are important to us. We love our farm just as much as everyone else loves theirs.” The Farmall H, Terry’s favorite tractor, holds a special place in his heart as it was the first tractor he learned how to drive and one he restored prior to his father’s passing. I’ll never forget the first time on the H,” Terry said. “We were raking hay and my dad kept the wheel straight, showing me how it was done while I sat on the seat and he stood on the drawbar.” Tim’s first experience was similar. He rode on a 706 Farmall tractor. “Our uncles, Ronny and Jerome Hess, taught us a lot,” Tim said. “I remember riding in the tractor cab with Ronny while we chopped corn. We also helped out on

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McConkey is Minnesota’s new mental health specialist

Position created to address needs of farmers, industry persons

DETROIT LAKES – For years, Ted Matthews has been a household name L in the agriculture industry as the community’s mental health specialist. Now, there is another L name to remember. A Monica Kramer McConkey became Minnesota’s second rural mental health specialist Oct. 1 after last year’s legislative session L provided the Minnesota Department of Agriculture with the funds needed to support the position. L “We’re at a critical point in agriculture where we’re in our seventh year of a downturn in the economy and f farmers are chronically stressed,” McConkey said. “There’s a lack of cultural competence around agriculture in the mental health profession, so having another position like this is wonderful.” McConkey is a licensed professional A counselor, providing support for the agriculture industry through Central Lakes College’s Farm Business Management program based in Detroit Lakes. While she technically covers the central and northern region of the state, McConkey does not limit her outreach. “Both Ted and I travel across the state,” McConkey said. “First and foremost, I’m here to offer mental health support to farmers, their spouses and industry professionals.” The Minnesota native grew up on a grain farm near Bejou in Mahnomen County, where her parents, brother and nephew continue to run the land. McConkey also helps when able with her children, Wyatt, 19, Austin, 17, and Katie, 16, and her fiancé, Bill. Following high school, McConkey pursued a career in counseling. After nearly 20 years in behavioral health, McConkey’s career brought her back to the agriculture industry. “It’s always been ingrained in me to help, and I feel like I’m fulfilling my purpose by helping others feel hope, feel healthy and offer some relief from anxiety all with a little intervention and ideas to

think differently about life,” McConkey said. “To me, that’s rewarding.” She spent the past three years as a speaker and offered trainings on farm stress issues; a collaborative initiative with the Red River Farm Network. “More farmers are filing for bankruptcy, they’re not getting operating loans, they’re liquidating their herds,” McConkey said. “These are huge issues and the impending worry of being the last one [to farm] is always on the mind.” The mental health specialist offers support over the phone, in person on the farm or any other location of the individuals’ choosing. Her objective is to be a person for farmers and their families to confide in when they may feel alienated, anxious or hopeless. McConkey also offers support for those in the industry looking for advice. “If someone comes to me worried about a farmer they work with, I want them to know what to watch for, what questions to ask and what to do,”

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McConkey said. “We’ll talk through scenarios and how to try to handle them.” Low commodity prices and challenging weather over the past several years have weighed heavily on the farming community. The need for someone to provide mental health services is essential, said McConkey. “The folks I’m talking to have had a lot of stress over a long period of time, so much that even good times are stressful,” McConkey said. “It takes a lot of help to think about life in a different way and get over that hill they’ve been climbing.” While the stigma around mental health is slowly fading, there are still challenges in McConkey’s work. On a broader scale, the rising healthcare costs have many farmers not seeking medical treatment, much less mental or psychiatric treatment. “It’s not just a local issue. This is a national

issue,” McConkey said. “The wonderful thing about what I can provide is there is no cost, no paperwork, just support.” In McConkey’s personal and professional experiences, she realizes how important outreach is in rural agricultural communities. As of late, the mental health specialist has presented at conferences to further educate about mental health in farm youth, and hopes to develop more outreach opportunities in agriculture with already licensed professional counselors. “We need more training for mental health specialists to understand agriculture,” McConkey said. “This would give farmers more access.” With that approach, nearly everyone could be within a two-hour radius of a mental health professional. In McConkey’s new role, she hopes the results of her efforts are two-fold: meeting individuals’ mental health needs and contributing to stronger, more supportive communities that help care for those who are emotionally hurting. “We need to watch out for each other,” McConkey said. “Farming is tough.” McConkey can be reached at 218-280-7785 or monicamariekm@ yahoo.com.

Grant money available to livestock owners for prevention of wolf attacks Applications due Jan. 31 ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reminding livestock producers that money is available to help prevent wolf attacks. A total of $60,000 will be awarded through the Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants. Applications are due Jan. 31. The grants provide reimbursement for costs of approved practices to prevent wolf-livestock conflicts. Eligible expenses for the grant program will include purchase of guard animals, veterinary cost for guard animals, installation of wolf barriers which may include pens and fencing, installation of wolf-deterring lights

and alarms, calving or lambing shelters, and other measures demonstrated to effectively reduce wolflivestock conflicts. Producers must live within Minnesota’s wolf range, as designated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, or on property determined by the commissioner of agriculture to be affected by wolf-livestock conflicts. Any animal species produced for profit and documented to have been killed by wolves in Minnesota in the past is eligible. This includes bison, cattle, chicken, deer, donkey, duck, goose, goat, horse, llama, mule, sheep, swine and turkey. The grant application must be emailed or postmarked by 5 p.m. Jan. 31. Work for this

grant must be done and expenses reported by Aug. 31. The application and more information can be found at https:// www.mda.state.mn.us/ wolf-livestock-conflictprevention-grants. This is the third round of the WolfLivestock Conflict Prevention Grants and is being funding through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The first two rounds of grants were originally funded by the Minnesota Legislature in 2017. Those grants awarded $240,000 between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019. Grantees used the money for items like fencing, guard animals and motion lights – all deterrents to wolves.

Funding available for specialty crop development, promotion Applications due March 10

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2019 was not a good soybean and corn. Their year for agriculture, but ministry also renewed there is a sense of cautious certificates for existing optimism that maybe the genetically modified crops worst is behind us, and the that include corn and new year will bring better soybean. days for farmers. The potential impact Let us start with for dairy is still an unknown China. For all of last year, but there are signs of a the loss of the Chinese better year for producers. market was a huge weight That optimism is fueled by on markets with all of BY ROGER STROM lower cow numbers and a the uncertainty regarding The Business of Farming slowing increase in milk agriculture sales. production. Now we are on track University of to begin phase one of a new trade deal Wisconsin dairy economist Bob Cropp that has the potential to generate $40- is projecting Class III prices well above $50 billion in agricultural purchases in $17 for the first quarter of 2020, maybe the first year. dipping closer to $17 in the second We do not know the specifics, but and then rebounding above $18 for the some Chinese market analysts say they second half of the year. He is projecting could buy close to $19 billion each of a Class III average of $17.90 to $18 for sorghum, corn and distillers grains, and all of 2020, about a buck higher than $1.5 billion of wheat. 2019. Soybean growers are expected Adding to the optimism for 2020 to see the biggest gain but corn, pork, is the passing of the United Statesbeef and poultry sales will also benefit. Mexico-Canada Agreement by the Purchases of pork products are House and the expected passage by estimated at over $2 billion; poultry the Senate. This is a huge deal with and chicken part buys are projected to the two countries buying about $43 be around $2 billion. billion of U.S. farm products annually. Plus, there is speculative talk the Combined, Canada and Mexico are the Chinese are interested in buying up to U.S. corn industry’s largest and most 300 million gallons of ethanol a year reliable customers, plus they also buy with rumors they may begin a 10% about 40% of U.S. pork production. ethanol program nationwide. 2020 may not be the greatest year, It is also worth noting that China but there are some positive signs for at is softening its stand on genetically least a better year than 2019. And while modified organisms with the approval it may be guarded optimism, it is still of safety certificates for 203 new optimism. genetically modified crops that include … just sayin’.

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Happy New Year. It is them often and be able to the start of a new year, and achieve them in the set I think we are all looking amount of time. Long term forward to putting 2019 goals should also be written behind us and looking down and be thorough. forward to 2020. The If the overall goal is to be beginning of a new year is achieved in five years, are always a great time to set there ways to break it down goals for the coming 12 into smaller one-year goals? months. Setting goals is For example, if your goal is important to personal and to improve reproduction, business success. When I BY EMILY WILMES perhaps within one year talk with farmers, I always you can reach a certain University of ask them about their goals. benchmark and then build MN Extension It may be what their goal is on that benchmark in for a specific project they are working subsequent years. Whether goals are on. Sometimes, we discuss big picture- short or long term, they should be type goals for the farm. No matter what written down and have a timeline. type of farm you have or what stage Third, are they everyone’s goals? you or your farm are at, goal setting is A trick we use for goal-setting in farmimportant. transfer situations can also be useful in There are several things to think setting other types of goals on the farm. about when setting goals. First, are your It is a three-step process that involves goals SMART? Specific, measurable, developing, blending and prioritizing. attainable, relevant and timely. In the first stage, developing, you As you write each goal, ask yourself: come up with goals on your own. In Is it specific? Is it measurable? Is it the second stage, blending, you share attainable? Is it relevant? Is it timely? and combine your goals with your If it is not SMART, think about how spouse or siblings or whoever is in your you could re-write it to make it so. generation on the farm. In the last stage, Second, are your goals for now or prioritizing, all people and generations later? Thinking about goals in both the on the farm come together to share their short term and long term is important. goals and create one prioritizing list. Typically, anything that is to be Like I said before, we usually encourage accomplished within a year is a short- this process in farm transfer planning term goal. If the goal has a timeline situations, but there is no reason you greater than a year, it is a long-term cannot do it for your other goal-setting. goal. Short term goals can be written as Setting goals is important for any a to-do list. Write them down and hang farm as it keeps the business moving them up in a high-traffic area, like on forward and striving for the next step. the fridge. You will be reminded about