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There’s a conventional seed choice, Charlie Brown It might appear that so-called conventional corn has been left sitting on the sidelines.

But things happen on the sidelines, too.

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Charles Brown, president CB Seed, Bay City, Wis.

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There’s a conventional seed choice, Charlie Brown

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer With the rapid acceptance of genetically modified organism seeds by the American farmer, and the domination of the seed industry by four global giants, so-called conventional corn was pretty much Charles Brown left sitting on the sidelines.

But things happen on the sidelines, too. Like the recognition that not all world markets were buying into genetically modified grain products.

Also not all farmers were wanting to pay the hefty seed price of stacked hybrids.

Most significantly, a few independent seed companies weren’t wanting to go into the “total trait” package either. Instead they ramped up their breeding programs on non-GMO seed stock and selective farmers are cashing in two ways: • Purchasing non-GMO hybrids about $100 per bag less than a total-trait choice, and • Harvesting yields comparable with the higher-priced ponies.

“It’s all about choice,” said Charles Brown, president of CB Seed of Bay City, Wis. The choice gets easier when you have both price and performance in your seed package, he said. Five years ago he sold off the retail arm of Brownseed Genetics which had a 100-year family history and instead put the focus on genetic research.

Today that research has paid off with a lineup of strictly conventional or single-trait hybrids.

That’s why CB Seed decided to go retail.

Brown said, “most seed products today contain numerous bioengineered traits, so farmers pay for features they often just don’t need. Plus we have numerous third-party trials showing yield isn’t sacrificed when planting seed with fewer traits.

... the more-important reality is that a growing segment of the market demands non-GMO corn and soybeans. But there are very few active breeding programs today concentrating on non-GMO research. Once you convert germplasm to GMO, it is permanently converted. You cannot go back.

— Charles Brown “However the more-important reality is that a growing segment of the market demands nonGMO corn and soybeans. But there are very few active breeding programs today concentrating on non-GMO research. Once you convert germplasm to GMO, it is permanently converted. You cannot go back.”

CB Seed isn’t ignoring the trait market. GT (glyphosate tolerant) and CBLL (corn borer Liberty Link) traits are available. They also carry triple- and quad-stacks for growers wanting those products. Plus they also provide output traits of Ultra High Oil corn containing 9 percent oil dry basis, 13 percent dry basis protein and Mid-Oil corn containing 6-6.5 percent dry basis oil and 9 percent dry basis protein. They can provide conventional hybrids ranging from 82-day to 112-day maturity.

During crop year 2010, their conventional hybrids consistently produced 180 to 200 bushel yields. CB Seed conducts year-round research with plots in Chile, North Africa and Japan, and they are adding plots in the Ukraine in 2012.

The focus is on producing seed for the north central U.S. market. CB3150, for example, yielded 263.3 bushels per acre in yield trials at Melrose,

Minn., last year and topped its maturity class in Wisconsin state yield trials at 194 bu./acre in the northern zone. Another conventional experimental hybrid yielded 269 bu./acre. The bulk of their third-party research trials are conducted by the U.S. Testing Network. Data from 2011 is not yet finalized but can soon be viewed at www.cbseed.com.

“We are frequently told by growers that our conventional hybrids are often their best corn. With a 2012 retail seed cost of $148 per unit we are able to provide significant value,” Brown said.

The break-even of $100 per bag increased cost with $6 corn planted at 30,000 plants per acre is 6.1 bu./acre. That means the multiple-stacked hybrid needs to produce at least 6.1 bu./acre greater yield than the conventional hybrid to have equal value.

Besides cheaper seed costs, apparently conventional corn earns some extra money in the marketplace too. Brown said, Consolidated Grain Buyers is paying a $0.45 per bushel premium over Chicago Board of Trade, buyer call December 2012-February 2013, with following months adding the carry to the premium. The delivery points are in Iowa and Illinois.

CB Seed also offers specific corn silage “highenergy” hybrids with the focus on high oil/high protein corn. Oil has 22.5 percent more calories than starch thus the emphasis on high oil content.

“And when we can produce 4.5 percent fat in silage, this is a real benefit. We have done research on one farm over a five-year period with these results: rolling herd average increased 776 pounds per head; annual butterfat increased 912 pounds per head and protein increased 38 pounds per heads,” Brown said.

Last year their conventional silage hybrid CB5404 yielded 7.5 dry tons per acre.

CB Seed does not carry organic hybrids but does provide parent lines to American Organics which is a Brownseed Genetics licensee. Brown is vice chairman of the ASTA Organic Seed Committee and is active in the organic corn breeding efforts. He also was a founding member of USTN, a testing consortium of public and private breeders nationwide for evaluating hybrid performance in many different environments.

New for CB Seed is a program called Purity Plus, a production/testing program which starts with a single ear in the nursery, tests the seed for adventitious presence of GMO, and advances to the next level.

Once validated by the Crop Improvement Association, the organic and conventional grower knows that their seed is certified non-GMO. CB Seed is the first in the industry to do this.

Minnesota and Wisconsin serve as the primary markets for CB Seed products since it specializes in hybrids with less than 100-day maturities.

Despite 2011 yield drain, corn still the apparent winner commodity price declines and input cost surges.

“Growers should concentrate on being low-cost producers on a cost-perbushel basis. It’s margin between the selling price and your costs that determines profitability,” he said.

If you didn’t get nitrogen applied this fall what’s the likely impact for next spring applications? Zenk said his team estimated at least another $50 per acre — if your fall fertility costs were $175/acre, figure $225/acre next spring. “However throwing that extra $50 in there and corn-on-corn still looks better. We look at what we call ‘sensitivity tables’ and the upside is way stronger for corn than soybeans.”

World markets Is greater profitability the prime driver for more corn? Yes, as it should be, but Zenk wonders if many farmers simply have a greater desire to grow more corn because hybrid seed provides more certainty of better yields

than do soybeans. World markets also seem a bit hungrier for corn.

He said the Chinese demand for corn keeps growing. Also the U.S. livestock industry is showing some rebound, and ethanol demand, though not expanding, keeps utilizing upwards of 35 percent or more of U.S. corn production.

John Baize, respected agricultural world observer, said in his latest report, “China reaped its seventh record corn crop in eight years. Yet there still won’t be enough to meet demand, driving a five-fold gain in imports as prices head for the highest ever annual average.

“Chinese production reached 189.2 million metric tons, 6.7 percent more than a year earlier. Yet imports in the marketing year just begun Oct. 1 may jump to 5 million tons. Rising inputs simply tell us that Chinese farmers

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By DICK HAGEN protect against corn The Land Staff Writer prices collapsing. This For most farmers, also stresses the 2012 crop choices are importance of buying already locked in. The the right crop insur2011 harvest was ance to protect that quick. Much fall fertil2012 investment.” ity got done. So, too, did basic tillage.

Market signals Steve Zenk John Baize Purdue University Net revenue from corn exceeded soybean revenue for Extension economist Alan Miller most farmers. Does that suggest even agreed. “Preliminary budgets show more corn-on-corn on the agenda for variable costs for corn increasing by 16 2012? That may very well be exactly percent for the 2012 crop, soybeans by 15 percent and wheat by 12 percent,” the place to be. he said, with land rental costs and Steve Zenk, Farm Business Managevolatile fertilizer prices being the two ment instructor at Ridgewater College primary drivers. Also seed prices will in Willmar, Minn., said that even with be up 5 to 10 percent. a yield drain of 20 bushels per acre for He, too, said that despite recent corn-on-corn, based on current corn ($5.50) and soybean ($11.50) prices declines in corn and soybean prices, corn wins. “Even when we add another the income potential from continuous $35 to $50 per acre fertilizer costs for corn looks better than a soybean rotacontinuous corn you’re still $75 to $100 tion. per acre better growing corn-on-corn,” “The markets are signaling that they Zenk said. want more corn. And it appears farmHis calculations used 170- to 185- ers are listening because early indicabushel corn and 60- to 65-bushel soy- tions are more corn acres at the beans. But he cautioned that too much expense of soybean acres for 2012,” corn could generate softer markets for Miller said. Escalating cash rent is the the 2012 crop. “So we advise locking in challenge, especially in an environa good chunk of your 2012 crop, like at ment with so much potential for quick

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2010 carryover seed to fulfill 2012 crop needs

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CORN, from pg. 5A are failing to grow enough grain for their growing livestock industry. China’s dairy herds have almost tripled since 2000 and per capita pork consumption rose 26 percent.”

According to Dan Basse, president of AgResource Co., a Chicago-based research company, China may need to import as much as 7 million tons of corn and 4 million tons of lower quality wheat next year to feed its hog, poultry and dairy herds.

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Perhaps another nod to corn is simply the genetics several farmers in his farm busiof hybrid corn versus soybean seed. “You look at the ness management program genetic package of hybrid seed corn today compared reported the refuge “conventional” to just 10 years ago and it’s remarkable the yield corn did as well or better. “So maybe breeders have put into hybrid corn. Not so for soyjust selecting traits for your particbeans. Ten years back 150 bushel corn was acceptular fields is a better choice even able. Today 200 bushel is our starting point. Granted though you may need some insecti2011 weather challenges dropped yields significide protection later,” he said. cantly but there were lots of 200-plus bushel yields Does more continuous corn porIrv Parker even so,” Zenk said. tend a strategy issue for 2013? If, Does this genetic potential suggest using multi- for example, you move from 50-50 corn-soybeans to stack hybrids simply as good insurance? Zenk said 75 percent corn-25 percent soybeans for 2012, then what in 2013, especially if your continuous corn had some issues? Then you’re looking at potentially 75 percent soybeans in 2013 and that, too, suggests some potential revenue challenges.

“If the market keeps rewarding more corn, then that’s where you should be,” Zenk said. But with corn the apparent winner for additional acres, will there be enough seed? Seed supply is questionable because of the challenging production year just wrapped up.

Seed supply Irv Parker, veteran seed industry consultant, suspects carryover seed from the excellent 2010 seed production year will make 2012 a doable crop year for corn. But he thinks seed could be iffy, noting, “a grower in southern Illinois indicated his seed crop was only 45 percent of expectations. In Nebraska some seed growers reported only 75 percent of intended yield. Winter increases in South America and elsewhere will help cover the supply issue. But this carryover of 2010 seed is like gold in the bank.”

“Supply will be tight for certain hybrids,” said Chris Garvey, Mycogen Seeds general manager. Winter production is the offset for summer production issues, plus seed firms can accelerate new product introductions in South America. “For Mycogen Seeds that means a robust launch of new Dow AgroScience Refuge Advanced powered by SmartStax products.

Because refuge in the bag products offer a blend of two hybrids with comparable agronomics and matching seed sizes, seed production is critical.

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Crop production costs

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That’s exactly the direction CORN, from pg. 8A taken

by Rich Elbert of Bird gen Seeds, said, “we price our Island, Minn. He’s planning 500 hybrids at a value proposition to ... soybeans acres of navy beans next year and support broad adoption of new are moving farno corn. For Elbert it’s simply the technologies. With historically ther north and process of following the money. high commodity corn prices, I He’s already locked in 42 cents for west every seabelieve growers will continue to 2012 navies. Peg that with a son.

But our choose leading-edge technology.

3,000-pound yield, and $6 corn at problem is that Higher whole-farm yields become 200 bushels doesn’t match up, even more important as total prowe just can’t especially with at least $100 per duction costs continue to escaconsistently acre less production cost with late.” produce a 60navies.

Alternatives bushel crop, “The genetics of navy beans are “I don’t think we’ll grow fewer sometimes even much improved. Growing the crop soybeans worldwide, we’ll just 50 bushels. is much like soybeans. My buyer grow them in different places,” provides the seed. Straight com— Steve Zenk Zenk said. “Even here in America, bined they’re a relatively easy soybeans are moving farther north crop,” said Elbert, who has raised and west every season. But our 3,000-pound navies in previous years. The obviproblem is that we just can’t consistently produce a 60-bushel crop, sometimes even 50 ous risk of specialty crops grown without conbushels.” He even suggested looking at other tract is that prices can quickly tumble if too crops as a better choice, be that sweet corn, much of this niche crop starts crowding the market. lentils or edible beans.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Bob Craven, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management, did a presentation at the recent Minnesota Crop Insurance Conference, “Crop Production Costs and Farm Income Trends.” His numbers are from FINBIN, one of the largest and most accessible sources of farm financial and production benchmark information.

His database for southern Minnesota corn, cash rented, stacks up like this.

2010 2011 Est. 2012 Proj.

Total cost/acre $626.86 $691.52 $771.98 Seed cost $98.58 $103.51 $113.86 Fertilizer $118.28 $130.11 $169.14 Utilizing three different yield objectives and based on that 2012 $772 projected total cost per acre, production costs per bushel, including a $20 direct payment and $50 labor and management charge per acre, are as follows.

Yield/acre 150 bu. 175 bu. 200 bu.

Rent/acre $204 $5.35 $4.58 $4.01 $250 $5.65 $4.84 $4.24 $300 $5.99 $5.13 $4.49 $350 $6.32 $5.42 $4.74 On Nov. 11, December corn was trading $5.77 on the Chicago Board of Trade. Assume a 40-cent basis provided a $5.37 price opportunity for fall 2012. So at $200 cash rent and 200-bushel yields that’s about a $1.36 profit per bushel opportunity.

For soybeans, cash rented, the FINBIN data showed the following.

2010 2011 Est. 2012 Proj.

Total cost/acre $397.47 $441.37 $473.97 Assuming a $20 direct payment play a labor and management charge of $35 per acre and the $474 projected costs of soybeans in 2012, cost per bushel are: 42 bu.

50 bu.

58 bu. $204 $11.64 $9.78 $8.43 $300 --$11.71 --$350 $15.13 $12.71 $10.96 “The corn-soybean price ratio continues to favor corn,” Craven said. But like all projections on 2012, dry soils are a major concern. Looking at the North American drought map causes even more questions about the 2012 crop outlook.

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Crop consultant: ‘It’s what’s in your dirt that matters’

By KEVIN SCHULZ The Land Editor It’s all about making farmers more money.

That’s how Chuck Wilmes sees the strategy of the series of Crop Production Services’ Innovative and Focused Research Plots across Minnesota and South Dakota.

Wilmes, the CPS seed manager for the Minnesota and South Dakota division, oversees the various corn and soybean plots that go far beyond the simple yield comparisons of DynaGro seed, the CPS “house brand.”

“We’re putting our best up against the best of other brands,” Wilmes said, “but we’re looking at more than

just yield results.”

In addition to seed, the plot comparisons also compare performance of starter treatments and foliar treatments for both corn and soybeans. (See story on Page 11A for treatments tested.)

The lessons learned from these plots, and their accompanied plot days, break down to the lowest common denominator.

“All of these treatments and the hybrids aren’t worth anything if you don’t start with a good fertility base,” Wilmes said.

“It’s what’s in your dirt” that matters, said Ryan Hiniker, CPS sales representative and crop consultant in the

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Chuck Wilmes, left, and Ryan Hiniker check over the soybeans at the Crop Production Services Innovative & Focused Research Plot near Mankato, Minn.

Mankato, Minn., area.

Hiniker said he has seen producers really getting behind the focus on whole-plant health. “It’s amazing how tissue sampling is catching on,” he said. “That’s allowing the grower to catch things during the growing season. It’s too late for that crop if you’re waiting until after harvest to take a soil test.”

CPS plots are near Sargeant, East Chain, Mora, Slayton, Big Lake, Mans-

field, Dassel, Sauk Centre, Lakefield, Pipestone, Mankato, Winthrop and Harmony in Minnesota, and Northville in Spink County, S.D. Wilmes echoes CPS’s printed purpose of the Innovative and Focused Plot when he says, “we want to provide unbiased results. ... our main goal is to improve our growers’ return on investment.”

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and Winthrop locations CPS, from pg. 10A were added for 2011.

Each cooperatorHiniker sees potential grower, as well as any growth in the CPS plot producer requesting format, by maybe comone, receives a bookparing more than just let of plot results of hybrids, starters and all the plots. foliar treatments.

“Today some of Chuck Wilmes “Maybe we’ll downsize these growers are Ryan Hiniker some foliar treatments, farming in five to seven counties, so and maybe add some insecticide comthis can really be beneficial to these guys,” Hiniker said. “They can see how parisons, or look at plant population a particular variety and treatment per- and planting depth comparisons,” Hiniker said. formed across a wide area.”

Just an example of data included in In addition to Dyna-Gro seed, the the results book, a starter treatment of plots also compare corn seed from NK, DeKalb and Pioneer, and soybeans RiseR and Black LabelZn came in about 2 bushels an acre better than a from NK, Asgrow and Pioneer. mix of RiseR and 10-34-00 (190.4 Although these plots are CPS plots, bu./acre to 188.2 bu./acre). The real and Dyna-Gro is the CPS house brand, advantage of the RiseR-Black LabelZn Dyna-Gro does not always come out on treatment comes in a dollars per acre top. And that’s just fine with Hiniker advantage of $31.80. The RiseR and and Wilmes.

10-34-00 treatment brought in an addi“Obviously, we want to get them as tional $18.60/acre. (A factor of $6 per customers, but if we can just give them bushel for corn was used to figure all the information so they can make these results.) their best management decisions for Those are number that hit home for their farm, that’s what it’s all about,” farmers, especially when it’s all about Hiniker said. making them more money.

In addition to getting a one-year To receive a copy of the CPS plot snapshot, the grower will also get a results booklet, contact Wilmes at progressive performance picture over chuck.wilmes@cpsagu.com or (507) time. This year was the second year for 317-2099, or Hiniker at the majority of the plot locations, thus ryan.hiniker@cpsagu.com or (507) 514there are two years of production sta- 3584. tistics for those locations. The Mankato

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Treatments applied in CPS plots Corn starter treatments 5 gallons 10-34-00: 2.5 gals. RiseR + 1 gal. Re-Nforce 2.5 gals. RiseR + 3 gals. 10-34-00 2.5 gals. RiseR + 1 pint AccomplishLM 5 gals. 10-34-00 + 6 ounces Headline 2.5 gals. RiseR + 6 oz. Capture 2.5 gals. RiseR + 2 gals. Black Label Zn 2.5 gals. RiseR + 2 gals. Black Label Zn + 1 pint AccomplishLM 2.5 gals. RiseR + 2.5 oz. Radiate

Soybeans foliar treatments 2 oz. Radiate 1 qt. Task Force 2 64 oz. Awaken 5 oz. BOMO 5 oz. BOMNZN 6 oz. Headline + Franchise 1 gal. Re-Nforce 0.5 gal. N-Pact 4 oz. Phocon 1 qt. Blackjack Zn 4 oz. Priaxor 1 qt. Black Label Zn

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Corn foliar treatments 5 oz. BOMNZN 1 gal. LoKomotive 6 oz. Headline and Franchise 1 gal. N-Pact 1 gal. Maximum N-Pact 1 gal. N-Pact + 5 oz. BOMNZN 2 oz. Radiate 6 oz. Headline + 1 gal. LoKomotive 1 quart Black Label Zn 4 oz. Phocon 4 oz. Ratchet

Soybeans starter treatments 2.5 gals RiseR 5 gals. 10-34-00 2.5 gals. RiseR + 1 pt. AccomplishLM 1 pt. AccomplishLM 2 pt. AccomplishLM 2.5 gals. RiseR + 6 oz. Headline 64 oz. Awaken 2 oz. Radiate

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Seed industry giving thanks for carryover supply

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Carryover. It’s sometimes a dreaded Seed corn can maintain its quality for many years. word in the seed industry because of There are times when your carryover seed is, in fact, the simple connotation that you didn’t better quality than your new crop. sell as much as you thought you would.

This year, however, lots of seed — Bob Thurston industry people are saying “thank goodness for carryover.” production in Chile and to be receptive to what your customers The reason is obvious. The fickle Argentina. And perhaps not are looking for. That means constantly nature of Mother Nature during surprising, the seed industry tweaking what you already have in the the somewhat cantankerous reacted quickly so most of the process of forecasting what the Ameri2011 growing season simply available acres for seed pro- can farmer wants,” Thurston said. High produced less seed yield for seed duction in South America are on that “wish list” for farmers are more companies across America.

Bob Thurston pretty much maxed out.” efficient water-utilization hybrids.

At a September field day of Thurston pointed out that carryover “2012 will be a big year for looking at Thurston Genetics of Olivia, Minn., visiting seeds men concurred seed seed is always a player in the seed the drought-related traits. Our goal is supply for the 2012 growing season industry. The notion that new crop to be in a full blown launch of ‘droughtseed is better than old crop seed is resistant’ hybrids a year from now,” he could be an issue.

Bob Thurston, president, said, “final wrong. “Seed corn can maintain its said.

How big is the concern about resistresults are yet to be determined but quality for many years. There are early indications are seed yields will times when your carryover seed is, in ance to the corn rootworm trait? “It’s indeed be challenged. That July heat fact, better quality than your new scattered around. The big biotech comkilled a lot of pollen that should have crop,” he said, adding that the quality panies that deal in these traits are been making the 2011 seed crop. So of the 2011 crop seed is suspect in well aware of what’s happening,” said there was a poor seed set in many many areas simply because of the Thurston. “The Monsantos, Sygentas, BASF, etc., they’re ahead of the curve. areas of the Corn Belt where the bulk stressful conditions of this season.

Different trait packages are always They have the scientific depth, the of our seed corn industry is located.

“However, we have a good chance to being examined. New and improved resources to always come up with new recoup much of that loss with winter genetics are an ongoing ambition of products to head off the latest threat, every seed company. “You always need whatever that maybe.

“The new product being released today if, for example, it’s a new corn rootworm product, the next generation is already being worked on. All the biotech companies believe in ‘resistance’ and that is why they are always building new platforms for new product introductions.”

It’s all about corn Always enthusiastic about the constantly changing landscape of North Dakota, Dan Lund, NuTech Seed regional sales manager at Alice, N.D., said, “Corn is the new king up here.

Potatoes have pretty much left the Red River Valley (moving west); so, too, have canola and edible beans (also moving west); wheat started moving west quite a few years ago. Soybeans came on like gangbusters, but today farm talk in North Dakota is all about corn.”

Good money, great yields, few disease issues and new hybrids that readily adapt to the North Dakota environment are what’s moving corn into the headlines, according to Lund.

“Corn acreage is going to be huge up here next year,” he said. “A lot of guys are talking 100 percent corn; and soybeans will continue right behind. But See CARRYOVER, pg. 13A

Parker: Carryover seed this year like gold in the bank Corn acreage is going to be huge up here (in North Dakota) next year. A lot of guys are talking 100 percent corn. ... But the big question is will there be enough seed to meet this new demand?

— Dan Lund

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CARRYOVER, from pg. 12A said irrigated seed acres in Nebraska, Michigan and Minnesota looked great. the big question is will there be enough seed to meet this Lee Huey, an Ames, Iowa, new demand? agronomist who evaluates corn hybrids, said he has seen the “Because of all the new traits most agronomic problems over we don’t carryover as much the entire Midwest in the 40seed as we used to. Through plus years he has evaluated this much additional acreage hybrids. He evaluates hybrids into the business plan and it from Kentucky to North Dakota. puts some pressure on this Denitrification caused by exceshybrid seed supply for 2012. Dan Lund sive moisture this past spring Traits aren’t quite as wild up was a problem at most locations. here but strangely, western He also observed poor kernel fill North Dakota and Montana caused by excessive July heat growers like the rootworm and stalk and root problems as a combos. It seems to kick their result of high winds and stalk yield up, very likely because of rot at many locations. He agreed better water efficiency. More with estimates that yields overand healthier roots that keep all in the Midwest will be from on working even when mois10 to 15 bushels below last ture is scarce is their thinking.”

Irv Parker year’s average.

So will new “water-efficient” Parker said that today when hybrids catch on quickly in his territory? a questionable seed crop happens, “It depends on the cost. The cost-ben- everybody scurries to South America efit ratio may fall apart if seed price is for winter production. Plus it lets the excessive. Right now growers are OK seed industry reevaluate production of about trait discounts on the triple- certain seed lines. “Things that didn’t stack offerings.” work so well up here in the states don’t Lund smiled, “We’re looking more need to be considered in South America. They’ll plant seed acres to inbred like Iowa every year.” lines that do substantially better and Difficult season Relating to the 2011 seed crop, seed that allows for some inventory adjustindustry consultant Irv Parker described ment.”

His appraisal on carryover seed is that a difficult season for seed producers with weather being the single biggest com- this year especially, it’s much like gold plaint — from cool, wet late season in the bank. “If you’re a good manager of plantings, to a surge of July heat which corn seed production you’ll deliberately rushed seed fields into pollination, and plant for a 25 percent or better carryover just simply as a hedge against an then the early September frost.

“A grower in southern Illinois indicated unpredictable Mother Nature.”

So regardless of 2012 corn planting his seed crop was only 45 percent of expectations; in Nebraska some seed intentions, Parker suspected carryover growers are reporting only 75 percent of seed from the excellent seed year of intended yield so it cuts across the entire 2010 will be a key factor in making seed production areas,” Parker said. He 2012 a doable crop year for corn.

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New sustainable ag standard website As was highlighted at the meeting, the Draft Standard for Sustainable Agriculture (LEO-4000) is gearing up for public comment and subsequent pilot testing in the spring of 2012. The Leonardo Academy is seeking producers, manufactures, retailers, consumers and end-user representatives to participate in the pilot testing of this standard. At the meeting, the committee completed the second of three phases of drafting specific criteria, metrics and outlined clear achievement levels in the development process.

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almost like a fairy tale. Descending 20 stone steps on Itlet’sawith steep hillside in Ortonville, Minn., brings you to a casan ivy-covered tower. The castle is filled with fairy tale creatures, whimsical characters representing cultures, peoples, ballerinas and angels.

If that scene requires imagination, that’s OK. Imagination has free reign in this realm. The spirited queen who presides over this fairy tale world is Mary Taffe — wife, mother, artist and creator of a host of fun sculptures.

More than 70 characters are part of the family of dolls that Taffe has been creating for a decade.

Her children have played a significant role in their creation. When her college-aged daughter was 10, they made dolls at a mother-daughter art day. That was the start of these mixedmedia sculptures composed from textiles, jewelry, beads and found objects.

She made all female characters until, when her son was younger, she heard him tell a customer, “My mom doesn’t like boys.”

That prompted the creation of “Wonder Boy” and other male personalities.

There is a childlike quality to the dolls, but they are anything but childish. These abstract creations in human form celebrate family relationships and various cultures, some being inspired by historic personalities. While they look fragile, everything is wired together (there is no hot glue) for a sturdy sculpture. Each doll comes with an optional name and a verse of joy and energy written by Taffe. While there are standard characters, no two dolls are exactly alike.

Taffe also custom-makes dolls, and has a new line of “Teeny Tiny” dolls that are three inches tall, dressed in folk costumes of various nationalities.

While this isn’t a fairy tale and Taffe does not need to be rescued — she’s been married to her Prince Charming for over 20 years — that fairy tale quality is underscored by one other fact: Mary Taffe does her alchemy of turning found materials into lovable creatures in her ivy-covered tower.

You can view the dolls in the Twin Cities at the Edina Art Center, and on main street Ortonville at JoLee’s Jewelry Store, or online at http://littlewomen-mbt.blogspot.com.

Taffe can be contacted at mbtaffe@hotmail.com.

Ivy-covered tower, Ortonville, Minn.

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Pakistan Through hybridization, genetic modifiMeanwhile, about 1,700 miles to the northcation and other scientific advances, crop northwest, in the northern Pakistan state of seed has been radically altered by Punjab, a recent New York Times story tells mankind over the years to help boost of rice and wheat farmers there also strugyields, handle stresses and resist pests. gling with the effects of soil salinity. A joint Crops can be planted earlier, in cooler project between the Punjab government and soils, for longer growing seasons or earthe UN to address the problem is making lier harvest; they are impacted less by substantial progress, however. weather extremes, such as high winds Area land that has been practically and extended droughts; and they fight LAND MINDS worthless for decades has been revived by back against little critters, both visible treating it with gypsum. If soil tests indiand microscopic, that would otherwise

By Tom Royer cate a farmer’s land can be helped, it is find the plant to be a tasty treat. submerged for two to three weeks in To the best of my knowledge, howgypsum and water. ever, there is no agricultural practice, The gypsum powder neutralizes the chemical treatment or genetic tinkering saline soil, and successful crops are grown within a currently available to protect farmers’ crops from single season. Farming incomes have doubled or wild elephants.

OK, so wild elephants may not be much of a prob- tripled — “to as much as $230 a month” according to lem on Minnesota or Iowa farms — or on farmland of the story — and land values have skyrocketed from practically zero to more than $6,000 per acre. (In any kind anywhere in the United States for that areas where this desalinization process isn’t possimatter — but it’s a different story in Sri Lanka. ble, farmers have been encouraged to grow alternaSri Lanka tive, saline-resistant crops such as Across this large island nation, eucalyptus.) situated off the southern coast of India India, rice farmers can do everyThe gypsum From Punjab, if you travel about thing right in tending their crop, 900 miles as the crow flies to the eastpowder neutralworking to improve yields and navisoutheast, you’ll land in India’s northizes the saline gating the vagaries of weather, yet eastern state of Bihar. There, farmers lose it all just before harvest if a soil, and sucare benefiting from an even more herd of wild elephants should cessful crops are unusual source: impounded weapons. choose her land for a rice paddy grown within a hoe-down.

According to a BBC News report, single season.

Bihar’s new director general of That’s exactly what happened to Farming incomes police, who goes by the single name Sri Lankan farmer R. M. of Abhayanand, has instituted an have doubled or Vimalawathi, according to a United “arms to farms” program in which tripled — to as Nations news service report. the police force is — taking Isaiah much as $230 a She had been participating in field 2:4 almost literally — beating swords month. trials for several years, trying a into plowshares. variety of different field practices to Bihar is the second-most crimegrow rice in soil that had become filled state in India. More than 3,000 too salty. It is believed that rising people were killed in violent crimes temperatures have increased evaporation in the there last year, and more than 60,000 confiscated region, leaving behind excessive salt deposits. firearms are stored at police stations across the Newer rice hybrids began to fail in these condistate. Abhayanand’s new program has begun worktions, so farmers started experimenting with older, ing with area blacksmiths to melt firearms down traditional seed that offered lower yields but were and reshape them into hoes, sickles and shovels. hardier and required less fertilizer, thus reducing “Instead of simply destroying the firearms,” input costs.

Abhayanand is quoted as saying, “I thought it would In addition, trials included altering practices such be better to recycle them into farming and gardenas how often they drained their paddies — more fre- ing tools to help rural people earn their livelihoods.” quently, to reduce salinity levels — and harvesting a Sounds like a pretty good idea to me. few days later than normal.

And that’s your South Asia farm report. Now back Those extra days, sadly, proved disastrous for Ms. to Lynn Ketelsen with the markets.

Vimalawathi. The night before it was to be har••• vested, wild elephants chomped and stomped their way through what had been her most promising crop Tom Royer is assistant editor of The Land. He may in years. be reached at troyer@TheLandOnline.com.

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walking across a perfectly This Thanksgiving Day, deserted Pennsylvania like the previous three Avenue. When the light November holidays, will changed and I finally find the lovely Catherine stepped into the street a and me about as far east shiny Dodge pick-up cut me from the harvested Illinois off mid-avenue. fields as one can get and still be on American soil. In “Hey, fella,” a lady in polarfact, we’ll be on federal soil, fleece from ears to arms said just seven blocks from the out of the passenger window, U.S. Capitol, at daughter FARM & FOOD FILE “how about a hot ThanksgivGracie’s place in Washinging meal?” A big paper sack

By Alan Guebert ton, D.C. extended from her gloved Any national holiday in hand. the District of Columbia Uh, me? No, I’m just out comes with benefits but for a walk. the winter ones, especially “You sure, fella?” she asked. “You cerThanksgiving, carry unique pleasures. tainly look like you could use a hot First, the city is virtually empty. meal.”

Most Capitol Hill staffers and their She had a point. My hooded sweatbosses are in North Dakota or Oklashirt was more a billboard for Stihl homa or any of their other 48 home chainsaw oil than warmth and a sunstates. That leaves the 1,000-acre National Mall and its many — and all bleached St. Louis Cardinals cap looked like a Salvation Army retread. free — museums as quiet as the Three-day old whiskers added to my Aberdeen, S.D., Regional Airport on living-really-low appearance.

Easter Sunday.

“Take it,” she said, shaking it like a That’s a double bonus because, outwet cat. “It’s OK to be poor.” side the roasting hot month of July and the steam bath that is August in Well, she had another point — espeD.C., Washington is one of the great cially if you’re in a chrome-dripping walking cities of the world. Its pickup truck and branded sportswear Thanksgiving near-emptiness and — so I took it and I packed it to the usually mild Novembers make morn- White House before handing it over to ing and evening walks a blessed an even needier-looking guy shuffling retreat. slowly through Lafayette Park.

The wanderings can yield bonuses.

“Happy Thanksgiving, man,” he said For example, on a solo, mid-Thanks- as I gave him the bag. giving morning hike to the White I took the long mosey back up the House a couple of years back I was still-green Mall to the shiny Capitol, showing off my rural roots by not jay- then around its Senate’s side to the

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Supreme Court building to ensure its motto, “Equal Justice Under the Law,” still covered its west façade and the nation. It did.

A few minutes later I was back at Gracie’s place, thankful that my dinner and family awaited and not a lukewarm meal from a paper sack.

I’ll make several D.C. treks this holiday. A short one will take me south to the Navy Yard and its stunning, almost secret museum, then back past Marine Barracks to a bike shop on Eighth Street.

Another will swing north to Stanton Park, left to bustling Union Station, then maybe a quiet, slow walk through the National Portrait Gallery and then — who could have guessed? — I’ll find

myself in front of a favorite Irish pub near the Verizon Center.

As usual, one hike will go west past the Washington Monument to again visit the brother of a high school friend at the Vietnam Memorial, to tremble (again) at the feet of Abraham Lincoln and to view, for the first time, the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

And on my way back to Gracie’s each time I will, again, marvel at this city’s striking monuments and wonder who among today’s leaders might merit such honor and esteem.

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Letter: GOP, Dems deal with dilemmas differently To the Editor: Herman Cain is finding out one of the perils of political life. If there is one blemish in your life, the world is soon going to find out about it through daily articles in the press. You are automatically guilty without the opportunity to defend yourself, no matter how long ago the incident occurred. Almost every candidate for political office has something that could, under the tactics of political life, be subject to headline scrutiny without knowing the whole story.

We have seen it in our last governor’s race. One of the charges leveled at the Republican candidate was that he had been picked up for drunken driving.

Never mind that this happened 30 years ago, it still became the issue that elected Gov. Dayton with only 43 percent of the votes.

Karl Rolvaag was elected over Elmer L. Anderson, when he charged Anderson in the last couple weeks of the campaign, with covering up errors in constructing Highway 35 through the cities. After the election they admitted that the story was untrue — but Rolvaag became governor because of the lie.

The Republican candidate for governor, Grunseth, had to step aside when the rumor was that he allowed his young girls to swim nude in his private pool.

Nationally the same situation has occurred quite regularly. Several Republican congressmen have lost their seats because of allegations against them. It

has been the policy of the Republican party to ask them to resign rather than fight because it is almost impossible to win an election when a candidate is constantly under fire.

The Democratic party uses a different system. When Clinton was under fire, he denied the allegations. When the House voted to impeach him, the Democrats in the Senate refused to do so. When Senator Ted Kennedy drowned the girl he was fooling around with, they kept electing him and he became an icon, a leader in the party for many years. Wilbur Mills, who headed the appropriations committee in the House, drove into the Tidal Basin with Fanny Hill at his side. He was drunk, as usual, but still retained his position. When New York congressman Weiner was exposed, he still planned to run for Mayor of New York.

When a Democrat congressman from Alabama was charged with accepting bribes, the F.B.I. found $90,000 in cash in his freezer. The party still supported him in the next election.

Herman, I think that you are facing an up-hill battle because of this. It is not fair to you and the electorate. The press in particular is not going to write about your solutions to the problems that we have in our national leadership today. They are going to write about the sensational topics, like Pres.

Clinton’s “I didn’t inhale when I used the stuff.”

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Commentary: An ice-free arctic — 6,000 years ago Today, we’d like to settle the Arctic question once and for all — based on research that has been before us for years.

Greenland. They found distinct, very long beach ridges, running parallel to the beach, which dated back to 60007000 years BC. They say these ridges were formed when there was wave activity and occasional storms — on a big body of water with little or no ice.

The research team says pack ice ridges are shorter, narrower and more irregular. The Norwegian team says the sea levels haven’t been as high since, because the ice hasn’t all melted since.

Otherwise, new waves would have washed the older ridges away If the Arctic was nearly ice-free in the first Holocene Warm Period, did the seals disappear? Did the polar bears starve? If they had, there’d be no polar bears up there today, since they aren’t migratory.

Lysa and Larsen say there are pack ice ridges farther down the beach; Carbon dating shows this Arctic pack ice

had re-formed by 4,000 years ago.

There is also evidence that Inuit hunters had migrated to the northern beaches by that time. These sealhunting people had to have both pack ice, and driftwood.

“Seals and driftwood were absolutely vital if they were to survive, says Larsen. “They needed seals for food and clothing, and driftwood for fuel when the temperature crept toward minus 50 degrees.”

There you have it. The Arctic has been ice-free or nearly ice-free in the climatically recent past. So much for “unprecedented warmth” in today’s Arctic, so much for the polar bears going extinct. However, I will concede that climate cycling is so complex it would be much simpler to just blame humans.

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of old news stories in the New York Times files that made the same “unprecedented” claims about Arctic melting in the 1920s and 30s. Let’s also remember that there are two Poles and the Antarctic has been building ice for the last 40 years.

Today, we’d like to settle the Arctic question once and for all — based on research that has been before us for years. First, let’s agree that geologists and climatologists have the evidence of long-term changes in the earth’s past temperatures. Geologist Ian Plimer, in his book “Heaven and Earth,” notes that the first global warming during our Holocene, between 9000 and 6500 BC, was the warmest earth has been since the end of the last big Ice Age. A Norwegian research team three years ago announced it had found important evidence of an ice-free Arctic during that first Holocene warming. “The climate in the northern regions has never been milder since the last Ice Age than it was about 6,000-7,000 years ago,” says Astrid Lysa, one of the Norwegian geologists.

Lysa and Eiliv Larsen, of the Geological Survey of Norway, studied beach ridges on the northern shores of

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Perhaps the silliest thing about the modern global warming debate is that we’re trying to evaluate major climate changes in eye-blinks of time such as 10 or 30 years. The big Ice Age cycle lasts about 90,000 years, the last one ended about 12,000 years ago. El Ninos last a year or two and change nothing, climate-wise. The Weather Channel can (sort of) predict 10 days out.

Yet the UN panel’s claims of manmade warming are based on an “unprecedented warming” that was only 22 years long, 1976-1998. There’s been no trace of a warming trend since. There was, however, an earlier “unprecedented warming” from 19151940 — before the Industrial Revolution started seriously raising the C02 levels.

At the moment, the alarmists are frantically predicting that the Arctic will become ice-free any minute now, all the polar bears will starve, and we’ll be sorry we didn’t listen. The Russians, however, say the Arctic region has recently been about at the peak warmth of its own 70-year climate cycle — and the Russians know the Arctic. There are, additionally, lots

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and Ranch Lands Protection Program allocations than it did in 2009. The FRPP provides matching funds to entities to buy easements on agricultural land. Since its inception in 1996 through 2010, the FRPP has allocated nearly $888 million for easement acquisitions and supporting technical assistance. Of the 25 states that acquired easements through PACE, 22 (or 88 percent) have used FRPP funds. In addition to assisting state PACE programs, the FRPP has worked with local PACE entities and non-governmental organizations in 49 states.

Reductions in federal funding or significant changes to the program could further stall farmland protection efforts nationwide. “We hope that Congress will think long and hard about cuts to conservation because conservation spending is vital to our national security. Conservation dollars spent here won’t be undone by future development. A working lands easement program keeps land available for production and invests in local economies,” said Katherine “Kitty” Smith, AFT Vice President of Programs and Chief Economist.

As of January 2011, 25 states have active statelevel PACE programs. Montana’s state PACE authority expired in 2003. AFT’s Farmland Information Center conducts an annual survey of state and local PACE programs throughout the country.

Results are available online at www.farmlandinfo.org.

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particularly ill-timed because PACE activity had started to gain momentum, encouraged by federal funding. From 2001 to 2011, there was a 32 percent increase in the number of active state-level programs and a 127 percent spike in independent local programs. Easements acquired by state programs rose 153 percent from 4,898 to 12,415 while protected acres skyrocketed by 171 percent. Early adopters have realized significant accomplishments; protecting meaningful proportions of their agricultural land base.

Continued funding is needed to keep pace with development. Only three states had saved more than one acre for each acre of agricultural land converted: Delaware (1.21 acres), Maryland (1.63 acres) and Vermont (3.28 acres). Five additional states had protected more than 0.5 acre for each acre lost: Pennsylvania (0.64 acre), New Jersey (0.69 acre), Massachusetts (0.77 acre), Connecticut (0.83 acre) and Colorado (0.91 acre). PACE programs do not stop development but ensure that there will be a supply of agricultural land in the future.

Food production, and therefore long-term food security, depends on the availability of agricultural land. Saving agricultural land as the world’s population grows from seven billion to 9.4 billion in 2050 will help ensure that the global demand for food can be met. Well-managed agricultural land also provides food and cover for wildlife and protects watersheds. It helps control flooding, absorbs and filters wastewater, provides groundwater recharge, and has the potential to generate a source of renewable energy. Working lands support local economies through sales of farm goods, job creation, support services and businesses, and by creating secondary markets such as food processing and distribution.

The federal government helped bridge the funding gap last year, releasing $31 million more in Farm

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According to new statistics released by American Farmland Trust’s Farmland Information Center, efforts by state governments to protect agricultural land through purchase of agricultural conservation easement programs stalled despite an apparent increase in total acres protected. PACE programs compensate farmers and ranchers for permanently protecting their land with conservation easements that limit future development and keep farmland available for agriculture.

The Farmland Information Center’s survey of PACE programs found that during 2010, state programs acquired four percent more easements to reach a total of 12,415 easements nationwide. Protected acres rose eight percent to 2,185,996 acres.

But Colorado accounted for 59 percent of the year’s increase in acres. The state more than doubled its annual acres protected from 43,723 acres in 2009 to 95,303 acres in 2010. When Colorado is taken out of the mix, the remaining state-level programs protected 21 percent less land than in the prior year.

Colorado completed several large acreage projects.

Another bright spot was New Jersey, where in August, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation allocating $90.6 million to preserve farmland in the Garden State. New Jersey’s State Agriculture Development Committee administers the farmland preservation programs, which include state-initiated farmland protection projects and grants to counties, municipalities and nonprofits.

In contrast, at least 16 active state programs either reduced spending or continued not to fund farmland protection projects in the face of tight state budgets. All states together spent $185,204,380, or 21 percent less than 2009, and 45 percent less than the amount in 2008.

Cuts in state-level farmland protection funding are

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Commentary: Harvest and Thanksgiving Looking back at the harvest, I thought it might be interesting to take a look back at a harvest experience in years gone by, kind of a family story.

My dad took up writing about his growingup-years and a variety of other life experiences while recovering from a bout with cancer at about age 62. He did some writing for over 20 years, picking up the pen when he had the notion.

Dad wrote that in the fall of 1939, when he was 15, a neighbor, George Haggardt, asked him to help pick a load of corn by hand to feed the pigs. George must have thought he did a good job because the next year, George hired him to pick corn through the harvest.

Dad wrote: We each had a team and a wagon. George said, “Fellows with machine corn pickers are getting $2 an acre. So if you pick an acre a day, I’ll pay you $2 a day.” So I had to prove I could do it. The field we were on took nine rows to make an acre. So I picked for all I was worth and would come up with about 11 rows a day just for good measure. He said he thought I was

picking about 45 or 50 bushels a day. He was doing about the same, so we were getting almost 100 bushels a day which wasn’t too bad for an old man and a kid.

We had been at it about 10 days when the infamous Armistice Day blizzard of 1940 hit.

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Things came to a screeching halt then.

Two or three weeks later he had me come over one halfway decent afternoon and try again. The next morning we woke up to another raging blizzard.

George said, “We’re licked again.” So they took me home and that was the end of money-making days for that year.”

Working at the neighbors had a big

influence on Dad in his teen years. He learned a lot by seeing how neighbors did things. He gained a lot of confidence by finding out that he could work along-side a neighbor and do a good job. It might not be a bad idea yet to give kids a chance to gain some work experience with a neighbor once in a while.

Are you ready for a blizzard? Ready or not, we’d probably rather skip the blizzard for a while. And how does picking two acres of corn a day sound to you ... or picking corn for $2 a day?

We’ve made a lot of progress in harvesting capacity. Still Dad often said that picking corn by hand was one of the best farming experiences he had.

It was pretty awesome to walk alongside a wagon pulled by a team of horses that found their way up and down the field, pretty much on their own, responding occasionally to a “Whoa” or “Gitty-up.”

It was good to take care of the crop, to work close to the land and close to nature. It was good to build a corn crib, to fill the corn crib.

Through the years, Dad would say that the greater treasure was the relationships with family, neighbors — and the Provider of the sunshine, rain, the crop, family and neighbors. So along with asking how the crop turned out, he’d be hoping things are good with family, the neighbors and your

Provider ... and that we’re working on those things too where they need a little care. I’m still learning about the balance of all of that.

It’s been another unusual growing season, and farmers are in a lot of different situations as we come to the close of the harvest season. Some farmers had an abundant harvest and some had a kind of meager harvest.

Some farmers with livestock will be buying a fair amount of expensive feed through the next 10 or 11 months.

Perhaps whether kind of meager or abundant, it’s good to look at things to be thankful for. Conditions for harvest were about as good as we could hope for. It was good to have a harvest season where we weren’t wallowing in mud. The crop that was going into September quite wet and immature dried down amazingly fast.

And there’s family, friends, neighbors and the good things in life that are there along with the challenges and the difficult things.

Thanksgiving comes at a good time of the year. I guess the Pilgrims had that figured out pretty well.

••• This commentary was submitted by Dan Martens, University of Minnesota Extension educator for Stearns, Benton and Morrison (Minn.) counties. He may be reached at (320) 968-5077, (800) 964-4929 or marte011@umn.edu.

Commentary: Clean energy cuts will hurt rural economy • BCAP was capped at $17 million, while it was administratively capped at $112 million in the 2011 fiscal year, a reduction in the cap of 85 percent.

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The Congressional Conference Committee proposed to cut clean energy programs for agriculture by more than 60 percent in the agriculture budget for fiscal year 2012. Because the U.S. government has been operating under a short-term agreement that expires on Nov. 18 this new measure was expected to pass, without amendment.

Members from the House and Senate proposed deep cuts to Farm bill clean funding for popular energy proclean energy programs have grams that create rural economic develhelped thouopment and energy sands of farmindependence. “This ers, ranchers is the wrong time to and rural small slash funding for probusinesses grams that create jobs and rural ecoreduce energy nomic development,” costs and gensaid Allen Grosboll, erate clean Legislative Director energy ... for the Environmental Law & Policy Center. “These cuts are a step back from solving America’s jobs and energy challenges.”

Farm bill clean energy programs have helped thousands of farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and generate clean energy through wind, solar, biomass, energy efficiency and other projects. The cuts to these programs mean fewer jobs and less private investment in rural America.

Following is a summary of the funding cuts from the Senate-House conferees to clean energy development programs for agriculture: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP, Section 9007): REAP provides grants and loan guarantees for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to implement energy efficiency and a wide variety or renewable energy systems.

• REAP cut by 64 percent to a total funding of $25.40 million from a $70 million authorization. This translates into a loss of approximately 750 new jobs, based on established job creation rates for REAP. Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels (Section 9005): The Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels provides production payments for producers of “advanced biofuels,” which excludes corn ethanol.

• Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels cut by 62 percent, to $65 million, from a $105 million authorization.

Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP, Section 9011): BCAP provides cost-share funding to establish and purchase first generation energy crops such as prairie grasses. BCAP was funded in the 2008 farm bill as “such sums as are necessary.”

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Commentary: Crop insurance must address climate change floods, droughts and the other pressures climate change brings. Revenue insurance proposals help farmers financially cope with disasters, but do nothing to help them minimize risk in the field.”

Research indicates that diversified farms that incorporate livestock and perennials are more resilient than single-crop farming systems to the increases in flooding, drought and pest invasions associated with climate change. Current federal crop insurance programs, and the “shallow-loss” revenue insurance programs that have been proposed for the 2012 farm bill, discourage crop diversification and encourage

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ing, Attn: Dustin Vande Hoef, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines IA 50319. Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 1.

The winners will be recognized during a meeting of the Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Stores of Iowa in Des Moines on Jan. 10.

This is the fifth year for the award.

Last year Kyle Krause of Kum & Go and Roger Baschke of Green Plains Energy Company were recognized.

Iowa leads the nation in the production of ethanol and biodiesel. According to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa has 41 ethanol refineries with the capacity to produce nearly 3.7 billion gallons annually. Iowa also has 12 biodiesel refineries with a combined annual capacity of over 315 million gallons.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program offers cost-share grants for the installation of E85 dispensers, blender pumps, biodiesel dispensers, and biodiesel storage facilities. The grant program is managed by Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and more information can be found on the Department’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov.

••• This article was submitted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

clear indications that if we don’t take steps to help farmers protect their farms from climate change, we’re not only putting the federal budget at risk, but our entire food supply as well.”

IATP supports policies in the U.S. and internationally that help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change and will be producing an upcoming web series profiling farmers who have withstood extreme weather by building resilience into their farming systems.

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems. www.iatp.org ••• This commentary was submitted by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encouraged Iowa fuel retailers and gas stations to submit nominations for the Secretary’s Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards, which recognize fuel retailers that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to sell renewable fuels. Awards are presented for both the marketing of ethanol and biodiesel.

“Fuel retailers continue to take steps to make ethanol and biodiesel more available to Iowa customers and this award is an opportunity to recognize those who have shown leadership in promoting these renewable fuels and making them more available to customers,” Northey said.

Qualifying entities will be those that market the renewable fuels they have available through creative efforts including, but not limited to: hosting special events highlighting their renewable fuels, development of creative signage, initiation of new advertisements or marketing efforts, and efforts dramatically increase renewable fuel availability.

Nominations forms can be found on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov. Completed nominations can be submitted via email at Dustin.VandeHoef@iowaagriculture .gov or mail at Henry A. Wallace Build-

farmers to take on unwieldy amounts of risk.

A better option, says the report, would be for farmers participating in federal crop insurance programs to practice “climate compliance,” in which they would work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a whole-farm plan to increase climate resilience and receive support via farm bill conservation programs to implement the plan.

This cost-savings plan would help curb the risk of large federal outlays on insurance payouts and would leverage already existing farm bill programs such as the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

“It’s shocking that amid all the discussion of crop insurance expansion, no one is talking about the reasons why farmers need more protection from risk,” said Olmstead. “This year’s severe droughts and floods should be

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Recent farm bill proposals to expand crop insurance for U.S. farmers have failed to acknowledge threats to agriculture from climate change, finds a new report from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

In their report, “A Risky Proposition: Crop Insurance in the Face of Climate Change,” authors Julia Olmstead and Jim Kleinschmit argue that crop insurance expansion without climate adaptation for agriculture would threaten food security and farmers’ livelihoods, while increasing costs for taxpayers.

“Agriculture is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change,” said Kleinschmit. “Farmers need support to make their land more resilient to

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Planning today for tomorrow’s long-term care Most older people are independent but later in life, especially in the 80s and 90s, you or someone you know may begin to need help with everyday activities like shopping, cooking, walking or bathing. For many people, regular or “long-term” care may mean a little help from family and friends or regular visits by a home health aide. For others who are frail or suffering from dementia, long-term care may involve moving to a place where professional care is available 24 hours a day.

The good news is that families have more choices in long-term care than ever before. Today, services can provide the needed help while letting you stay active and connected with family, friends and neighbors. These services include home health care, adult day care, and transportation services for frail seniors as well as foster care, assisted living and retirement communities, and traditional nursing homes.

Planning ahead The key to successful long-term care is planning.

You or your family may need to make a decision in a hurry, often after an unexpected emergency like a broken hip. Be prepared by getting information ahead of time. That way, you will know what’s available and affordable before there is a crisis. To start: • If you are having trouble with things like bathing, managing finances, or driving, talk with your doctor and other health care professionals about your need for help. A special type of social worker, called a geriatric case manager, can help you and your family through this complex time by developing a long-term care plan and locating

appropriate services. Geriatric case managers can be particularly helpful when family members live a long distance apart.

• If you are helping a family member or friend, talk about the best way to meet his or her needs.

If you need help for yourself, talk with your family. For instance, if you are having trouble making your meals, do you want meals delivered by a local program or would you like family and friends to help? Would you let a paid aide in your home? If you don’t drive, would you like a friend or bus service to take you to the doctor or other appointments?

• Learn about the types of services and care in your community. Doctors, social workers and others who see you for regular care may have suggestions.

• Find out how you may or may not be covered by insurance. The Federal Medicare program and private “Medigap” insurance only offer short-term home health and nursing home benefits.

Be aware that figuring out care for the long term isn’t easy. Needs may change over time. What worked 6 months ago may no longer apply. Insurance coverage is often very limited and families may have problems paying for services. In addition, rules about programs and benefits change, and it’s hard to know from one year to the next what may be available.

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A need for more care At some point, support from family, friends or local meal or transportation programs may not be enough. If you need a lot of help with everyday activities, you may need to move to a place where care is available around-the-clock. There are two types of residential care: • Assisted living arrangements are available in large apartment or hotel-like buildings or can be set up as “board and care” homes for a small number of people. They offer different levels of care, but often include meals, recreation, security and help with bathing, dressing, medication and housekeeping.

• Skilled nursing facilities — “nursing homes” — provide 24-hour services and supervision. They provide medical care and rehabilitation for residents, who are mostly very frail or suffer from the later stages of dementia. Sometimes, health care providers offer different levels of care at one site.

These “continuing care communities” often locate an assisted living facility next to a nursing home so that people can move from one type of care to another if necessary. Several offer programs for couples, trying to meet needs when one spouse is doing well but the other has become disabled.

Finding the right place To find the residential program that’s best for you: • Ask questions. Find out about specific facilities in your area. Doctors, friends and relatives, local hospital discharge planners and social workers, and religious organizations can help. Other types of residential arrangements, like “board and care” homes, do not follow the same Federal, state or local licensing requirements or regulations as nursing homes. Talk to people in your community or local social service agencies to find out which facilities seem to be well run.

• Call. Contact the places that interest you. Ask basic questions about vacancies, number of residents, costs and method of payment, and participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Also think about what’s important to you, such as transportation, meals, housekeeping, activities, special units for Alzheimer’s disease, or medication policies.

• Visit. When you find a place that seems right, go talk to the staff, residents and, if possible, family members of residents. Set up an appointment, but also go unannounced and at different times of the day. See if the staff treats residents with respect and tries to meet the needs of each person. Check if the building is clean and safe. Are residents restrained in any way? Are social activities and exercise programs offered and enjoyed? Do residents have personal privacy? Is the facility secure for people and their belongings? Eat a meal there to see if you like the food.

• Understand. Once you have made a choice, be sure you understand the facility’s contract and financial agreement. It’s a good idea to have a lawyer See CARE, pg. 14B

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As seasons change, hints of future challenges emerge Leaves scattered and jumped into the brain. The hospital called and said that ditch. They snuggled into the ever-growthe MRI looked good, but we don’t know ing pile. The wind switched directions about the blood work yet. and the raked leaves raced back to the We meet with my doctor on Nov. 16 to starting side of the pile. review the findings of the blood work and The fall season is my favorite, but it MRI. Perhaps at that point we will be able does remind me that there may be some to decide on a plan of action. I am afraid unpleasant weather just ahead. Oftenof the unknown but I do know that, whattimes adjustments must be made to ever lies ahead, the Lord will be there to accommodate the changing weather. see me through.

THE YIELD Even as Stan removed the mower deck Writing has always come naturally to from our lawn tractor and installed the me, and journaling is something that I By Sue Peterson snow blower attachment in preparation enjoy doing. The plan is to keep somefor the coming snow, other changes may thing of a record of my experiences dealbe in store. ing with this latest challenge — if I can remember to The Lord hinted that there may be some valley do it! experiences in store for me. Just the writing of this This certainly has been a beautiful fall, and we column is much more of a struggle for me at this have enjoyed many short trips in the car just to time. It has always been a joy to write for The Land, enjoy the sunshine and the surrounding beauty. At and I would like to continue, but am unsure if I this time, most all fields are harvested, and some of should. the plowing is completed. Fall is coming to an end, For the last several months I have been seeing my the trees are leafless, and the days are short. doctor here in Blue Earth, Minn., about memory Winter does have its own beauty, and that will be loss and other symptoms that I am experiencing. evident soon. I think that we are prepared for it and Last week he ordered blood work and an MRI of my

look forward to long nights in our cozy living room.

The joy of the Christmas season is also a very beautiful part winter. It seems like just a little taste of the joy that will be ours when Jesus returns for us!

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 ••• Sue Peterson has been writing “The Yield” column since 1978 and has been a staple of The Land. She may be reached at sustan1@bevcomm.net or 1010 East 5th St., Blue Earth, MN 56013.

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Move to care facility affects entire family CARE, from pg. 12B look them over before you sign.

A smooth transition Moving from home to a long-term care facility or nursing home is a big change. It affects the whole family. Some facilities or community groups have a social worker who can help you prepare for the change. Allow some time to adjust after the move has taken place.

Regular visits by family and friends are important.

They can be reassuring and comforting. Visits are necessary, too, for keeping an eye on the care that is being given.

Information adapted from article in the Nov. 18, 2010, Caregiver.com Newsletter.

••• This article was submitted by Gail Gilman Waldner, Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging program developer and University of Minnesota professor emeritus.

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Paul Day, the long-time Minnesota state FFA adviser, passed away Nov. 9 in Northfield.

Paul Miller Day, age 82, of Northfield, Minn., died Nov. 9, 2011, at the Northfield, Minn., Retirement Community, surrounded by family members.

Paul was born May 10, 1929, in Paul Day Northfield, to Paul F. and Virginia Day (née Miller). Paul was raised on the family dairy farm east of town. He graduated from Northfield High School (Class of 1947), and attended St. Olaf College where he met his wife, Rita, before transferring to the University of Minnesota, where he earned bachelor and master degrees in agricultural education. After returning from service in the Korean War, Paul and Rita Ann Lord were married on Dec. 27, 1953, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in her hometown of Eau Claire, Wis. Paul taught agriculture in Plainview, Lakeville, and Faribault high schools in Minnesota before becoming the Minnesota FFA AssociaRemembering Mr. Day tion adviser and state supervisor Feel free to drop us a line to of agricultural pay homage to Paul Day, education in 1970 with the long-time Minnesota FFA Minnesota adviser.

Department of Send your comments to Education, where he editor@TheLandOnline.com or worked until “Remembering Mr. Day,” The retirement in Land, P.O. Box 3169, 1994.

Mankato, MN 56002 Paul was also actively involved with many organizations, including work with the Northfield United Way, the local Masonic lodge, Farmamerica, the Northfield Sesquicentennial Planning Committee, the Faribault Jaycees and the Minnesota State Fair. The fair was his special joy and passion, and many years of service and dedication earned him a place in the fair’s Hall of Fame.

In retirement, Paul enjoyed reading, traveling, hunting, doing yard work and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Paul is survived by his daughters, Toni (Ben) Clifton of Buffalo, Minn., and Alison (Tom) Valinski of Northfield; son, Steven (Noriko) of Oak Park, Ill.; and grandchildren, Sara and Abby Valinski and Louis and Edward Clifton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 57 years, Rita.

Funeral services were held Nov. 12 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield with full Military Rites.

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Remember that horses need preventive care, too Horses have a legendary history of helping mankind in all types of weather, proving that they can withstand more than most seasons dish out. However, it is important to take precautionary measures before each season to ensure the health and happiness of your horse.

Fall is no different, as certain weather conditions and pesky visitors at this time of year can possibly cause harm to your horse’s health.

Leslie Easterwood, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, said the first thing to remember after the first freeze is to vaccinate your horse.

Vaccinations for the following viruses and diseases are essential for the health of your horse: Venezuelan, Eastern and Western Encephalitis; Tetanus Toxoid; West Nile Virus; Strep; Equine Influenza; Rhinopnuemonitis; and Rabies (should only be given once a year).

“The most commonly encountered fall virus is West Nile Virus,” Easterwood said. “The other viruses and bacterial organisms are year-round, so it is important to have a year-round vaccination protocol.”

Deworming should also be year-round. It is good to have a deworming schedule similar with your vaccination schedule to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken care of.

“The most commonly encountered internal parasite that we deworm for specifically in the fall is Bots,” Easterwood said. “The fly vector responsible for Bots is usually less prominent in the winter, so we try to clear the adult Bots out of the gastrointestinal tract after the first freeze. All other internal parasites are encountered year-round, so it is important to have a year-round deworming protocol.”

Another important factor to keep in mind as the colder weather approaches is supplying appealing drinking water. The colder weather makes the cold drinking water less attractive to horses. Less water intake leads to dehydration, and secondarily to colic. To avoid these side effects, owners can add electrolyte powder to the horse’s daily grain ration.

“Increased water intake, can also be accomplished by heating the water that is offered, but this option is rarely practical for most horse owners,” Easterwood added. “Electric water bucket warming devices are commercially available.”

The weather does not start to take a drastic drop in temperature until the winter months. However, starting protection plans in the fall is a good idea in case a freeze happens early. Easterwood recommends a wind break for the horses and a place to keep them dry when the weather is wet and cold.

Blankets are another popular option for horse owners. However, Easterwood notes that blankets are not necessary for every horse.

“For the vast majority of horses, it will never be too cold for them to live outside with no blanket,” Easterwood said. “Horses survive in very harsh winter environments with their natural hair coat. Those horses that would benefit from blanketing are those that are thin, debilitated, ill or have no natural hair coat.”

“We artificially keep our show horses thin-haired in the winter so that we can show them with no hair,” Easterwood added. “Show horses definitely benefit from blanketing in the winter, but most horses who are allowed to grow a natural hair coat do not need to be blanketed at all.”

Easterwood points out horses can actually sweat and overheat under blankets that are left on during the day when the temperature warms up. Especially in Texas, where the temperature varies significantly throughout the day, it would be best to refrain from blanketing healthy non-show horses.

One last recommendation in the fall is to have a trained veterinarian check your horse’s teeth to ensure they are healthy.

“Horses are going to need more energy to function in the rigors of winter weather,” Easterwood said.

“They will need more energy and fiber in order to keep their body temperatures warm. For this reason, having the teeth in good shape is essential.”

Fall preparation is necessary for a healthy and happy life in the winter. If you follow these simple guidelines and listen to the advice of your veterinarian your horse should be in tip top shape for the winter months.

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Water Quality West Central Research and Conversation Outreach Center, Morris, Minn. Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m.

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Blue Mound Banquet Center, Luverne, Minn.

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Midwest Dairy Expo Nov. 29-30 Civic Center, St. Cloud, Minn.

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Cheap wheat, corn No dull moments replacing U.S. corn with livestock

The soybean markets have seen a steady decline in price over the last two months, while corn has taken its “hit” just in the last few days.

As we look back on this past year, it is helpful to remember the anxiety that the markets were feeling during the growing season.

We asked questions about the supply and demand for grain.

Would we have enough corn to make through the year? What will happen if we run out of corn?

Will we have to choose between livestock and fuel? These were questions that were hotly debated and generated fear in many areas of the markets.

TOM NEHER We now know that we did not AgStar VP Agribusiness & Grain Specialist run out of corn. All needs were Rochester met and the “pipeline” did not run dry as many feared. We even had some rather challenging growing conditions.

Yet we raised the fourth largest corn crop in U.S. history. Livestock producers became creative in designing feed rations that utilized non-traditional ingredients. The byproduct of grain-based ethanol (dry distillers grain) has become a larger part of many livestock rations. Unfortunately many of the ethanol critics do not give the industry much credit on this aspect of production.

The point is that, the agricultural production community has met the challenge of feeding and clothing a hungry world. New genetic advancements have given the grain and livestock sectors a much more efficient growing opportunity.

Critics will grouse about the genetic modification See NEHER, pg. 3C

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One thing about the livestock markets — there never seems to be a dull moment any more.

Sharp violent moves seem to be the norm lately rather than the exception. With the uneasiness in the world economic situation, it does not appear these markets will settle down anytime soon.

The cattle market has been the most erratic during the past few weeks. First trying to rally under a strong surge in cash prices and the futures failing to hold the rally and dropping back to lows not seen since the beginning of November.

JOE TEALE Several factors are influencing Broker the futures market these days in Great Plains Commodity spite of the firm cash trade. It Afton appears the index and hedge funds are liquidating their futures positions which are heavy on the long side and this has put pressure on the market.

The fact that the beef cutout value has rallied to the mid-$190 per hundredweight level but the volume in the box beef trade has slowed to the lightest levels of the year puts into question the demand for beef at these higher prices.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the monthly Cattle on Feed report on Nov. 18. The results, in comparison to a year ago, are: on feed, 104 percent; placed during October, 99 percent; marketed during October, 103 percent.

The report was seen as neutral to friendly by the trade, mainly from the marketed number. The obstacle facing the cattle market is the demand not the See TEALE, pg. 2C

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The following market analysis is for the week ending Nov. 18.

CORN — Last week ended with a whimper, and this week it turned into a whine.

December corn finally broke out of its $6.30 to $6.65 range in a big way to the downside. Another week of disappointing export sales may have been the last straw in tipping to the downside. Competition from cheap world feed wheat and cheap corn from the Ukraine are replacing U.S. corn in the export markets. The expiration of December options scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving PHYLLIS NYSTROM may also be acting as a magnet to Country Hedging draw prices closer to $6, which is St. Paul where the large open interest lies.

This sharp pullback in prices was in spite of strong basis levels and tightening spreads. Country selling turned almost completely off as flat prices declined.

Funds were selling all week.

Ethanol production for the week was strong at 916,000 barrels per day. Ethanol stocks hit 719 million gallons, up nearly 30 million gallons in a week.

The blender tax credit is due to expire at the end of the year.

Is this market building stocks that will hit the street after the first of the year? Export sales were only 8.2 million bushels when we need nearly 20 million bushels per week to achieve the U.S. Department of Agriculture 1.6 million bushel export forecast.

There wasn’t much fresh news out of Europe this See NYSTROM, pg. 2C

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NYSTROM, from pg. 1C week to drive the market, but this story has not ended.

Greece is still in the spotlight, but has been joined by Italy and Spain as well. Their borrowing costs are pushing the 7 percent of GDP level, which the financial community considers unsustainable.

OUTLOOK: Basis and spreads are doing the work to encourage corn into

the pipeline, but from the growers’ standpoint it’s usually flat price that counts. This means until the board recovers or the calendar determines the need for cash, farmer sales will likely stay thin.

Competition from Ukrainian corn and world feed wheat will keep export sales sluggish, but after this week’s plunge, buying interest may rebound.

Domestic demand is an on-going

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Hogs remain defensive TEALE, from pg. 1C supply in the months ahead. With competitive meats a better overall value and poor economic conditions, the prospect for higher price levels seem remote.

Therefore, producers should use the premiums offered to lock-in inventories through at least the end of the year.

The hog market which has been sliding since August continues to remain in a defensive condition.

Cash prices have now dipped under $80/cwt. after trading above $100/cwt. several months ago. The ample supply of hogs has weighed heavy on the live prices and cold storage supplies are also elevated, pushing pork cutouts

lower. As the pork cutouts have moved lower there has been a steady increase in the movement of product which is encouraging.

Obviously, the lower pork cuts are attracting more retail interest in comparison to beef, which is more than twice the price per pound at the wholesale level. Pork faces the same problem as the rest of the meats, with a sagging economy, will the demand for meat be able to be maintained at current levels.

The possibility of hogs finding support at the lower levels is entirely possible, but any turnaround will likely only be a short-term recovery. This would suggest that producers should be on the defensive and use rallies and the premiums offered at the current time to protect their inventories.

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bright spot. The range has now expanded to $5.75 to $6.30/$6.65 for the December contract.

December corn this week crashed 28 1/4 cents lower to settle at $6.10 1/4 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — After challenging harvest lows last week, soybeans rallied early in the week, only to have those gains wiped out as the dollar soared and in spite of sales to China and a spike in crude oil prices.

When the dust settled, January beans were only down 7 1/4 cents for the week at $11.68 1/4 per bushel.

South American weather has been kind to planting and development.

Both corn and bean acres will expand in Argentina and Brazil this year.

China stepped in and bought 544,000 metric tons of U.S. beans for their reserve this week. China’s crush margins have been less than stellar, prompting ideas we’ll see their shipping pace slow into the end of the year.

Our outlook that included the possibility of beans drifting to $11.50/$11 was effectively filled when January traded to $11.56 1/2 this week.

We’ll leave the next support at $11 for the time being. We need demand to improve, crush margins to increase or South American weather to decline to give this market a boost or we may be testing the $11 area.

Export sales were within expectations this week at 27.5 million bushels, but we are still 35 percent behind last year’s pace. If confidence returns to the

world financial scene, any weakness in the U.S. dollar could attract additional export business. Don’t neglect keeping up on world events.

Crude oil enjoyed a huge jump this week to $103.37 when it was announced that a Cushing, Okla., (the delivery point for WTI crude oil on the Nymex) to the Gulf pipeline would be reversed to flow south by the second quarter of 2012.

It’s expected to begin with 150,000 barrels per day and increase to 400,000 barrels per day by the end of 2013.

This surge was short lived as higher European borrowing costs overshadowed the market and crude oil retreated back under $100 per barrel.

OUTLOOK: Slow demand, good South American weather, and a firm U.S. dollar should keep soybeans on the defensive in general. The events in Europe will also influence our direction as we head into a holiday-shortened week to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week ended Nov. 18: December Minneapolis wheat was 9 1/4 cents lower, Chicago was down 18 1/2 cents and Kansas City dropped 35 1/2 cents.

Crude oil ended the week down $1.58 at $97.41 after hitting $103.37, heating oil crashed nearly 14 cents, gasoline fell 12 1/2 cents and natural gas plummeted almost 27 cents. As of midday Nov. 18, the Dow was down 340 points for the week, gold was $61.70 lower, and the U.S. dollar gained a full point for the week.

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NEHER, from pg. 1C of plants or animals, yet they must remember that people have been modifying genetics for hundreds of years. Mother Nature even does this through natural selection and evolution. Modification techniques have advanced with the development of knowledge and information.

Is this a perfect world of agricultural production?

No, it is not. There will always be room for improvement and working toward sustainability. If we have to wait for everything to be perfect, we will never make any advancement. It is only through trial and error that we will be able to find the breakthroughs in life sciences. The naysayers rarely get much done in the way of producing positive results in the advancements in the human condition.

I remember visiting with my Grandpa one time about my fear for taking a risk in life. He asked me to think about the box turtles that live out in native grass pasture.

He asked me what a turtle does when it gets scared. I told him that the turtles pull all of their legs, head and tail into their shells. Grandpa then asked me how much a turtle can accomplish when they are in that state. He went on to point out that a turtle can only make progress if it is willing to stick its neck out and use their legs to propel them forward. At that time, I knew that I had been gifted with his country wisdom once again.

As we are in this Thanksgiving season, we must give thanks for all of those in the agricultural community who are willing to “stick their necks out” and make progress in advancing our production practices. We must be mindful of best practices and safety, while unleashing the power of human creativity. We have much to be thankful for, given the bounty that we experience.

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The Weed Identification Field Guide, CSI 0003, authored in 2010 by Iowa State University Extension specialists, includes images and descriptions of 56 broadleaf weeds and 19 grass and grass-like weeds.

Field guides, print and electronic, can be found on the ISU Extension Online Store at https://store.extension.iastate.edu or at www.iasoy beans.com/productionresearch. Funded by the soybean checkoff.

••• This article was submitted by the Franklin County office of Iowa State University Extension in Hampton, Iowa.

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Annuities — investing now for future retirement An annuity is a contract between an investor and an insurance company.

“In exchange for a lump sum or series of payments, the insurance company agrees to make regular payments back to you for a fixed period of time (e.g., 20 years) or for the life of you or you and your beneficiary,” said Brenda Schmitt, family finance specialist for Iowa State University Extension.

The payments can begin immediately or at a specified date. Typically annuities offer tax-deferred growth of earnings and in most cases they may offer a death benefit that will pay your beneficiary a guaranteed minimum amount, such as your total purchase payments. Annuities are most often purchased for future retirement income.

With a fixed annuity the insurance company guarantees a fixed rate of interest for a specified period of time (e.g., a period of one to five years after purchase) and then may be adjusted annually according to market conditions. A fixed annuity is an insurance product and so is regulated by the state insurance commission.

With a variable annuity you select how you want to invest your payments from a range of investment options — typically mutual funds. The rate of return and the amount of the periodic payments you will eventually receive may vary depending on the performance of the investment options you have selected. Variable annuities, although issued by

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out options,” Schmitt said.

The third type of annuity, an equity-indexed annuity, is a more complicated product. The interest earned is linked to a stock index such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (the S&P 500). Using a formula, the interest is calculated based on changes in the index to which the annuity is linked. This annuity pays a minimum guaranteed rate of interest, but it may be higher if the index increases. For example, an equity-indexed annuity might give you 85 percent of the annual increase in the S&P 500 with a maximum of 12 percent a year and a minimum of 3 percent. Due to the fixed rate, these products are regulated by state insurance commissions.

Investors should always understand the product they are purchasing and the long-term nature of the purchase when considering any annuity. Always ask your agent for an explanation of anything you don’t understand. Review the contract and compare information for similar contracts, as well as comparing products.

■ Beginning in January, an eight-week series of online classes will be available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. For more information on specific topics and registration information, contact your local ISU Extension and Outreach office and ask about the RETIREMENT: Secure Your Dreams program information. Or contact Brenda Schmitt at (641) 512-0650 or schmitt@iastate.edu.

••• This article was submitted by the Cerro Gordo County office of Iowa State University Extension in Mason City, Iowa.

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ANNUITIES, from pg. 4C insurance companies, are considered securities due to the risk being born by the purchaser. So, these products are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Association of Security Dealers and state insurance commissions. All of these regulators require that the product be suitable for the purchaser.

There are several things to be aware of before you invest in a variable annuity, Schmitt said. Withdrawals can be made after age 59 1/2 but the withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income at your regular tax rate, which can be as high as 35 percent, as opposed to long-term capital gains taxed at 15 percent. Withdrawals prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to income tax and a 10-percent penalty.

“The fees associated with variable annuities can be a concern,” Schmitt said. “You may pay an annual fee on the variable annuity subaccounts that is higher than the average mutual fund fee. Also there may be sales charges on the subaccounts and an annual contract charge. Additionally, surrender fees should be considered. Your money is locked up for several years and if you withdraw prior to that time, you may pay a surrender fee that may be 10 percent or more.”

If you die with money remaining in an annuity, your beneficiary will have to pay any taxes not yet paid. “Compare this with owning a mutual fund where the beneficiary may cash them in and pay no tax,” Schmitt said.

If after considering the pros and cons you still want to invest in a variable annuity, it is important to buy one with low costs and good investment options. The SEC requires that an investor be given a prospectus prior to investing in a variable annuity.

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Chicago cheese prices provide the big bang This column was written cheeses are also tight, and for the marketing week endsaid “that’s good to know ing Nov. 18. because the price inversion between blocks and barrels, The big bang you heard which is persisting through Friday was no theory. recent market ups and It was cheese prices in downs, sometimes portends Chicago as the cash marsharp price corrections. We kets awaited the October do know domestic demand Milk Production report that for all kinds of cheese MIELKE MARKET afternoon. After gaining a appears to be strong leading WEEKLY nickel earlier in the week into what has become the the 40-pound blocks tumheaviest yearly four months

By Lee Mielke bled 15.25 cents on one for sales, and cheese prolone offer on the Friduction, through Sepday before Thanksgivtember, had slackened.” ing and closed at Wholesalers have mostly completed $1.8325 per pound, down a net 11.75 their part in filling orders for the first cents on the week, but still 38.75 cents of three major upcoming holidays and above a year ago. are getting ready for the next round, The 500-pound barrels ended at expected to begin after a final account$1.87, down 12.5 on the day, 11 cents ing is made after Thanksgiving. The on the week, but still 44 cents above a DMN said sales are doing well in all year ago. Only four cars of block regions, helped by promotional prices traded hands on the week and two of and feature ads for store and national barrel. The National Agricultural Sta- brands, and food service sales are doing tistics Service block price jumped 3.9 better than expected. cents, averaging $1.7646, while the ■ barrels averaged $1.8209, up 6.2 cents.

Cash butter closed Nov. 18 at its lowest level since December 2010; $1.6475, ■ down 9.25 cents on the week, and 24.25 The California Milk Producers cents below a year ago when it lost a Council’s Nov. 11 newsletter, citing the dime that week, 22 cents the following U.S. Department of Agriculture’s week, and another 6 after that, to land Dairy Market News, reported that bar- at $1.61. Only one car sold all week. rel cheese supplies for processing are NASS butter averaged $1.8382, up 0.1 tight but adds “that doesn’t answer cent. the question whether the tightness is Butter prices have temporarily stabifrom a supply decrease or an unexlized and world prices have increased, pected increase in demand.” according to e-Dairy economist Bill The MPC reports that other natural Brooks. The Nov. 15 GDT weighted-

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average price for anhydrous milk fat rose 8 percent, but the equivalent 80 percent butter fat price is still less than $1.31, Brooks said. “Our butter prices are still a fair amount above international prices, so opportunities for imports remain.”

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed the week at $1.45, up a penny and a half. Extra Grade held all week at $1.48. NASS powder averaged $1.4860, up 1.4 cents, and the amazing dry whey price inched 0.4 cent higher, to 63.6 cents/lb., the highest in four years.

The peak was 79.33 cents in April 2007.

The MPC adds that the market for dry whey “continues to amaze.” Domestic demand is “very good,” according to DMN, and supplies are tight. Demand for export is outstanding. Production does not seem to be keeping up with demand, in part because cheese production is lagging and in part because a greater share of liquid whey is being shunted off for higher concentrated products.

■ Jerry Dryer’s Dairy and Food Market Analyst reports that U.S. cheese exports remained strong in September despite sharply higher prices while other dairy volumes were generally lower.

September cheese shipments totaled 34.3 million pounds, up 22 percent from 2010, at an average price of $2.07/lb. The average price for the benchmark, Cheddar price, was $2.05.

January through September cheese exports were up 32 percent; Dryer said, and third quarter, 2011 exports were up 3 percent, averaging $2.07; just like September.

An estimated 7.7 million pounds of cheese (22 percent of the total) left the country with some assistance from Cooperatives Working Together in September. An estimated 22 million pounds was/is due for assistance during the fourth quarter of this year, according to Dryer’s estimates, and nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder shipments were down 11 percent in September from a year ago, still up 2 percent for the quarter and up 24 percent for the year, he said.

■ Butter shipments were sharply lower during both September and the third quarter but up 23 percent for the first nine months of this year. The world price continues to erode, Dryer warned, which spells problems for U.S. butter

exports near-term.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s Nov. 11 Daily Dairy Report said international cheese prices are moving in the opposite direction U.S. prices are.

Oceania cheddar is trading in a wide range, $1.47 to $2.04, down nearly 50 cents on the low end of the range over the last 10 weeks, according to DMN. The DMN said “Oceania region cheese output, along with all other manufactured dairy products, is in full swing.” International butter prices are weaker as well. Oceania butter is pegged at $1.63 to $1.86, down 25 cents in 10 weeks, and the lowest price since spring 2010. World milk powder prices are steady.

But, Global Dairy Trade auction prices increased across almost all product categories this week, according to the DDR. The weighted average price for skim milk powder was $1.52/lb., up 1.7 percent from the Nov. 1 auction.

Whole milk powder was $1.62/lb., up 2.4 percent; anhydrous milk fat was $1.62, up 8 percent; and cheddar cheese for industrial use was up 3.7 percent, to $1.60. The trade-weighted index for all products was up 2.6 percent, but just the second increase since early June, according to the DDR. ■ Dairy farmers and industry people met in San Diego this week for the joint annual meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, National Milk Producers Federation and United Dairy Industry Association.

Industry leaders talked promotion, marketing, exports, innovation, product and sustainability research, partnerships, collaboration, dairy nutrition, health and wellness, globalization and food safety, according to Western DairyBusiness magazine editor Ron Goble in DairyLine, and “the mood was upbeat.”

The dairy checkoff’s strategy of working with food and dairy industry partners is helping dairy producers by directly contributing to more than 7 billion additional pounds of milk sales since January 2010, Goble said.

Ryan Anglin, Arkansas dairy producer and NDB chair, pointed to targeted partnerships with industry leaders such as McDonalds and Domino’s as examples.

NMPF leaders reported on the federation’s achievements the past year.

Chairman Randy Mooney and PresiSee MIELKE, pg. 7C

U.S. milk production expected to rise in 2012 cow numbers, according to the USDA, and accounts for the overall increased milk production next year.

Checking demand, September fluid milk sales were estimated at about 4.5 billion pounds, according to the USDA, down 2.3 percent from September 2010 after adjusting for calendar composition. Estimated sales of conventional fluid milk products decreased 1.3 percent from September 2010 while estimated sales of organic fluid products increased 8.9 percent. The DDR adds that year-to-date milk sales are off 1.4 percent and remain on track for a 27year low. Ouch!

■ Looking “back to the futures” combined with the announced federal order Class III prices, the Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was at $18.72 on Sept. 29; $19.16 on Oct. 7; $18.97 on Oct. 14; $19.12 on Oct. 21; $19.36 on Oct. 28 and $19.54 on Nov. 4.

The average for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.63 on Nov. 4; $16.72 on Nov. 11 and was around $16.64 at our deadline on Nov. 18.

In other milk prices; the December Federal order Class I base milk price is $18.47/cwt., up 2 cents from November, $1.51 above December 2010, and equates to about $1.59 per gallon. The Class I price averaged $19.13 in 2011, up from 2010’s $15.35 and a disastrous $11.48 in 2009.

Our sources do not foresee a Milk Income Loss Contract payment for producers in December.

The NASS-surveyed butter price

averaged $1.8388/lb., up 8.4 cents.

Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.4783, down a nickel and a half. Cheese averaged $1.7788, up 3.5 cents, and dry whey averaged 63.42 cents, up 2.2 cents.

■ U.S. milk production is holding mostly steady to slightly higher in the Southwest with levels trending above a year ago, according to the USDA’s weekly update. Weather has been moderate and not a factor to milk cows. Northwest output is trending toward seasonal low levels with milk components building. Weather has been favorable for cows in Utah and Idaho and production steady to higher.

Midwest milk output has been sporadically moving higher and lower at what is thought to be the lowest intake levels of the year. Processors are reaching to other states and regions for milk supplies. Eastern milk flow is marginally higher.

The milk production season in the Oceania region is at or on the down side of seasonal peak levels. New Zealand output peaked about the second week of October and receipts at manufacturing facilities are indicating declines.

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away from the deadline for completing the deficit reduction bill, and this farm bill has yet to see the light of day.

“Making matters worse, leaders of the agriculture committees have indicated that portions of the Dairy Security Act will be part of this still-secret farm bill recommendation,” she said. “If so, the super committee is on the verge of making major changes to the dairy industry that will impact millions of our citizens.”

■ The USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook predicts that U.S. milk production will rise in 2012, albeit at a slower rate than the last two years.

The dairy herd will be slightly smaller in 2012, but increased milk per cow will boost milk production above 2011. It warned that higher availability of dairy products worldwide combines with additional U.S. supplies to pressure product prices next year.

While third-quarter cow numbers were slightly lower than October projections, the U.S. herd size estimate remains at 9.2 million cows for this year and is expected to slip to 9.185 million in 2012. Milk per cow is forecast higher than October’s forecast, largely offsetting the lower than forecast third-quarter cow number. Next year’s output is forecast at 198.4 billion, unchanged from October.

Output per cow in 2012 was forecast at 21,600 pounds, up from the 21,305 pounds expected this year. The increase in milk per cow forecast in 2012 and the additional milking day more than offsets the small projected decline in

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MIELKE, from pg. 6C dent and CEO Jerry Kozak, discussed the Foundation for the Future proposal which has evolved into the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (HR 3062). They said that the NMPF has done what it can to bring the issue to the front door of Congress and now it’s up to dairy producers to encourage their representatives to get it through the legislative process.

The CWT export assistance program has achieved its mandated 70 percent participation and will be renewed for 2012-13 at 2 cents per hundredweight.

Chris Galen said on DairyLine that this year’s program had been operating from carryover funds from the previous year but the 2012 program will have new money from new memberships and that the funds will be used mostly for cheese exports but also for butterfat, giving important access to foreign markets.

Exports are a “prime mover behind farm prices, he said, “and the more commitment we get from farmers to CWT the better off everyone is because it’s a rising tide that lifts everyone’s milk price.”

Dairy policy inclusion in the budget process drew fire from the International Dairy Foods Association’s Connie Tipton, who in a press release said, “the way the super committee process is being used to enact the next farm bill is wrong.”

The Budget Control Act directed the authorizing committees to submit their recommendations and legislative language to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction by Oct. 15.

Tipton said, “we now are a month past that deadline and only a week

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Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com.

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Aggression among sows at mixing is a major concern for group-gestation housing systems because it can cause injuries,

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archy within a group, a minimal level of aggression in sows at mixing cannot be eliminated.

So our management strategies should focus on protecting vulnerable sows from aggression. In most group-housing systems, gilts are housed separately to prevent aggression from older sows. After first farrowing, these young sows PORK PROFESSOR PORK PROFESSOR (first parity sows) are usually

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By Yuzhi Li housed in pens with older sows.

Since young sows are smaller than mature sows, with the average body weight approximately 75 percent of the body weight of mature sows, they are usually research farm. The preliminary data subordinate in group-housing sysindicate that by housing young sows tems. They lose most fights at mixing, (first parity) in gilt-pens, young sows suffer more injuries and have higher had less skin lesions caused by cortisol levels than mature sows. The aggression at mixing compared with initial aggression results in the subor- young sows in sow-pens. Although dinate young sows becoming fearful of young sows in gilt-pens were involved further conflicts while attempting to in more fights, they won more fights obtain feed and water which leads to compared to young sows in sow-pens. inadequate feed intake and reproducThese young sows in gilt-pens also tive failure. had greater farrowing rate (the numFailure of conception and lameness ber of sows farrowed as a percentage caused by initial aggression can of the number of sows used for breedresult in young sows being culled pre- ing), and gained greater weight durmaturely, which reduces lifetime pro- ing the gestation period compared ductivity and production efficiency of with young sows in sow-pens. All a sow herd. In terms of body weight these results suggest that grouping and size, first parity sows by parity can sows are more like improve performgilts rather than It may be appropriate ance and wellmature sows. So it being of young to house first parity may be appropriate sows in group-gesto house first parity sows in gilt-pens tation housing syssows in gilt-pens rather than in sowtems. rather than in sowpens to prevent these The improvepens to prevent young sows from ment of performthese young sows from ance in young sows aggression so that aggression so that their can contribute to their performance performance and welfare improved lifetime would not be comproand welfare would productivity of mised in group-housing not be compromised these sows, and systems. in group-housing sys- ultimately, conAt the West Central tems. tribute to Research and Outreach improved producCenter, we have been tion efficiency of a sow herd using conducting several research projects group housing systems. on reducing aggression among gestat••• ing sows in group-housing systems.

One of our research projects was to “The Pork Professor” is a monthly investigate whether grouping sows by column created by members of the Uniparity can improve performance and versity of Minnesota Swine Extension well-being of young sows in groupteam. This column was written by Lee housing systems.

J. Johnston and Yuzhi Li. Johnston is a professor and swine Extension speThis two-year project was financialist at the University of Minnesota cially supported by the Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Pork Board. We have recently comCenter at Morris, Minn. Li is an assispleted the animal trial on our tant professor at the WCROC.

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Farmland rental costs and volatile fertilizer prices are the two primary drivers of increasing costs, and, according to Alan Miller, seed prices also will be up 5 percent to 10 percent in the coming year. Pesticide prices will vary by product.

“Preliminary budgets show variable costs for rotation corn increasing by 16 percent, soybeans by 15 percent and wheat by 12 percent as compared with our January 2011 budgets,” Miller said.

Estimates show that despite a recent decline in corn and soybean prices, the income potential from continuous corn on average-yield ground is higher relative to rotation soybeans than in most years.

Miller said the income potential may be even better for continuous corn on Indiana’s best farm ground.

“The markets are still signaling that they want more corn in 2012, so the question is whether farmers will listen,” he said. “There probably will be more corn next year.”

Another area Miller said growers should be looking at is cash rents.

“It’s hard to figure out a fair amount of cash rent, especially in an environment with so much potential for quick commodity price declines and input price surges,” he said. “We don’t want to see another 2009 where grain prices dropped, costs increased and profitability disappeared. It’s a challenging risk management environment for the farmers.”

He urged farmers to be cautious and to try to hold down costs by thinking through all of their purchases.

“Commodity producers need to still be working on being low-cost producers on a cost-per-bushel-produced basis,” Miller said. “Growers need to manage the expected margin between the selling price of the corn and their costs. Try to market to lock-in commodity prices and to lock-in prices on purchased inputs. Lock in profit margins and don’t give up marketing strategies.”

While many farmers may be tempted to take a wait-and-see attitude toward marketing the 2011 crop, Miller said that might not be the best idea.

Instead, he said, this is a good time to apply marketing skills to the management of input pricing. If crop prices recover, demand for inputs and input prices

are likely to increase.

For cash rents, he said flexible lease agreements could help both growers and landowners in a volatile period.

“Try to help landowners understand the market and the volatility,” Miller said. “Possibly look at flexible lease agreements instead of locking in cash rents in case inputs increase and commodity prices stay where they are at now or fall even further.”

The bottom line, he said, is that producer vulnerability is a concern heading into 2012. Growers need to be proactive in managing their input pricing because input prices could rise even more if crop price prospects improve in the spring.

For more information about 2012 input costs, check out Miller and Bruce Erickson’s article “Crop Input Prices Surge” in the October 2011 edition of Purdue Ag Econ Report at www.agecon.purdue.edu/extension/pubs/paer. Also check the Purdue Crop Costs and Returns Estimates for 2012 at www.agecon.purdue.edu/ extension/pubs/id166_2012_AUG29_2011_final.pdf.

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Even with input costs up in 2012, Miller said farmers can begin to manage their profit margins now, such as by pricing fertilizer for 2012. Fertilizer prices are lower this fall than they are expected to be next

spring.

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Growing an acre of corn, soybeans or wheat in 2012 will cost producers a lot more than it did this year, says a Purdue Extension agricultural economist.

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Iowa corn production up, Minnesota down from last year Corn production for Minnesota is forecast at 1.22 billion bushels, down 3 percent from last month and down 5 percent from 2010. Based on conditions as of Nov. 1, yield is forecast at 160 bushels per acre, down 5 bushels from the October forecast and down 17 bushels from 2010.

Soybean production for Minnesota is forecast at 280 million bushels, down 2 percent from the Oct. 1 forecast and down 15 percent from 2010. Based on conditions as of

Nov. 1, the yield is forecast at 40 bu./acre, down 1 bushel from October and down 5 bushels from last year.

Sugar beet production is forecast at 9.01 million tons, down 5 percent from last month and down 23 percent from last year. The average yield, forecast at 19.5 tons per acre, is down 1.0 ton/acre from last month and down 7.1 tons/acre from last year’s record high yield of 26.6 tons/acre.

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Fall potato production is forecast at 15.9 million hundredweight, down from 17.0 million cwt. last year. Yield is forecast at 345 cwt. per acre, down 60 cwt. from 2010.

Iowa production As of Nov. 1, Iowa’s 2011 corn for grain yield was forecast at 171 bu./acre, up 2 bu./acre from Oct. 1. Production is forecast at 2.33 billion bushels for the state, up 8 percent from last year.

The Nov. 1 soybean yield forecast of 50.5 bu./acre is unchanged from the Oct. 1 forecast, but down half a bushel per acre from 2010. Soybean production is forecast at 468 million bushels, down 6 percent from last year.

U.S. highlights Corn production is forecast at 12.3 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the October forecast and down 1 percent from 2010.

If realized, this will be the fourth largest production total on record for the United States. Based on conditions as of Nov. 1, yields are expected to average 146.7 bu./acre, down 1.4 bushels from the October forecast and down 6.1 bushels from 2010. If realized, this will be the lowest average yield since 2003. Area harvested for grain is forecast at 83.9 million acres, unchanged from the October forecast.

Soybean production is forecast at 3.05 billion bushels, down slightly from the October forecast and down 9 percent from last year. Based on Nov. 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 41.3 bu./acre, down 0.2 bushel from last month and down 2.2 bushels from last year. If realized, the average yield will be the second lowest since 2003. Area for harvest is forecast at 73.7 million acres, unchanged from October but down 4 percent from 2010.

••• This article was submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service field offices of Minnesota and Iowa.

World Food Expo a tremendous learning experience He’s bullish on edibles for 2012 simply because of the fact that 2011 was a terrible production year in Minnesota, North Dakota and Michigan — the three major states for edible beans in the Midwest. His usual 180-acre crop is likely to be at least 200 acres in 2012.

“And when production is down but demand is great you know that prices are in your favor,” Zenk said. “As meat prices ratchet up, edibles present a great alternative in the family menu because they are high protein and rich in nutrition value.

“I think edible bean prices could reach all-time highs going into 2012.

There are contracts floating around out there over 40 cents a pound, mostly fixed to an 800-pound or 1,000pound level. You don’t know what price the rest of the crop will earn, could be 20 cents, and could be 50 cents. But the outlook is very encouraging.”

He’s primarily a corn-soybean

grower but said edibles fit easily into his rotation. White mold can be a disease issue. Edibles are not GMO so the convenience of Roundup doesn’t work but other herbicides do work.

Zenk knows from experience that 2,000-pound yields are doable; even 3,500 pounds under “ideal growing conditions.”

Seed supply for edibles could be an issue for 2012 just as it likely will be for seed corn, perhaps even for quality soybean seed. Edibles for seed are mostly grown in higher elevations, like Montana and Idaho, primarily for a more disease-free environment. He plants about 110,000 seeds per acre, generally figuring about a 50-pound seed bag per acre.

Genetics are much improved, especially in standability. With a desiccant spray to “kill” green stems, straight combining is the usual route. Using flex heads on fields that have been See EXPO, pg. 12C

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By DICK HAGEN France exhibits.” A Korean vendor feaThe Land Staff Writer When Renville County, Minn., tured an elaborate mushroom display. farmer Jim Zenk attended the recent Though farm machinery was not feathree-day World Food Expo in Cologne, tured at this world food show, Germany, little did he realize a WWII tractor called a LANZ he was partaking in a “short Bulldog, totally restored and course” on the food chain of brightly painted, was the agriculture around the world. attention getter of the Spreewald Pickle Co., located about Zenk, a board member dele60 miles south of Berlin. gate on behalf of the North Harvest edible bean growers of “Meats are big in Europe. It Minnesota and North Dakota, was amazing the many venhelped man a U.S. Dry Bean Jim Zenk dors with intriguing displays Council display at the food conof cured meats. Hams are ference, which featured more than especially big. Most were displayed 1,200 exhibitors, each with elaborate with legs and hoofs intact. Stashed in displays of specific food products. You special caves for 20 years apparently is get some idea of the size of this event the standard curing process,” Zenk by the simple fact that 11 separate said. He noted that bologna rolls typibuildings are needed to cally measured house this show, about 6-feet long billed as “Taste the and 2-feet thick.

Future.”

I sometimes think “And freshly cut that we American baloney was stan“Many countries dard fare at most of featured entire pavilfarmers sort of take the meat booths.” ions devoted to prodit for granted that if ucts of that particu“I was amazed we produce it, lar country,” Zenk that some vendors, someone else will ... said. “The Greek some countries get it into world pavilion was particuaren’t very big, yet larly elaborate but markets. ... Getting they have products all they had to sell your product ... into in the world market. was olive oil, feta, a I sometimes think the world food chain traditional Greek that we American does indeed mean curd cheese with a farmers sort of take spending money ... tradition dating back it for granted that if and showing the thousands of years we produce it, someand wine.” Yet this world exactly what one else will process ostentatious display you have. it and get it into seemed to irk the world markets. This other Europeans who — Jim Zenk experience really were being called on to brought home the bail out the faltering fact that getting Greek economy. your product, whatever it may be, into An exhibit from Sweden consisted of the world food chain does indeed mean a 10-foot sculptured ice bar. The prod- spending money, setting up a trade uct being tasted was special Swedish shows, and showing the world exactly wines. Fortunately the elaborate bar what you have,” Zenk said. stools, also sculpted from solid ice, did When food buyers and vendors found have cushioned seats. out that a real, live American farmer The Jacobsen of Denmark exhibit who grows edible beans was talking featured fancy Danish cookies pack- beans at the U.S. Dry Bean Council aged in fancy Danish cans. Zenk exhibit, Zenk said, he had lots of visiobserved that crackers apparently are tors. “Fortunately most of the Euroa big food item worldwide. “Perhaps peans 50 years and younger speak because wheat is a world commodity very good English so visiting with grown in virtually every country,” he these folks was a special treat.” said, because crackers were a favorite Talking beans is old hat for Zenk, snack item at many of the exhibits. who’s been growing edibles since 1970.

Virtually every food company pro- He started with pinto beans but switched to navy beans in the mid-’70s vided samples of their wares.

“You could walk through the displays when that market developed in and be snacking all day,” he said. “I Renville County because of new prothought the best food samples were at cessing facilities at both Olivia and Bird Island.

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‘Face-to-face’ difference EXPO, from pg. 11C rolled, and dropping that header right down to the ground, gives a virtual 100 percent harvest, even of those bottom pods.

So does Zenk suggest other farmers consider attending a world food show?

“Tremendously interesting. And what a learning experience about getting foods into world markets. We were one of the few actual commodity exhibitors so that created interest.

Prospective buyers of U.S. edible beans would fill out an information sheet about their interests, staple their business card to the sheet. We asked that they both indicate what variety of bean they were interested in, and what quantity they were considering, even what time of the year would they be buying. So in an indirect way we were in Cologne marketing our product,” he said.

“Although we can’t be sure of potential new sales from this event, we did generate 250 new leads. If only 5 percent of these new contacts become customers of U.S. edible beans our time was well spent. This face-to-face experience with bean buyers from all over the world I’m certain made a differ-

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And the obvious question: Did Zenk drink more wine or beer when in Cologne?

His ready answer, “More beer. It’s hard to even get a glass of water in Europe. You just don’t see water fountains. And when you do buy a bottle of water it’s mineral water.”

Another observation by Zenk: “Obesity is not an issue. The only overweight people were very likely American.”

Even with the obvious German name of Zenk, he’s only 75 percent German.

“But apparently I look German because so often their conversation to me started in German. I learned the proper language for asking for a beer.

And that was good enough,” Zenk said.

The scenic highlight of his Cologne visit was the Cologne Cathedral with construction dating back to the early 1800s; it reportedly took 400 years to get this architectural wonder completed. Even today scaffolding is always in place on one of the many walls of this historic structure simply because maintenance never ceases.

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“CruiserMaxx Plus gave retailers in areas with high Pythium and Phytophthora a convenient all-in-one product that contained additional mefenoxam (Apron XL fungicide). CruiserMaxx Advanced goes one step further,” said Marc George, brand asset lead for Syngenta.

“The additional technology in CruiserMaxx Advanced helps ensure more precise application and even better coverage of the seed to further maximize earlyseason insect and disease protection.”

CruiserMaxx Beans insecticide/fungicide seed treatment combination provides protection against a broad spectrum of both soil-dwelling and foliar-feeding insects, as well as all major seedborne and soilborne disease pathogens for increased vigor, stand, speed to canopy and yield potential.

CruiserMaxx Plus and CruiserMaxx Advanced are premix formulations available to retailers applying CruiserMaxx Beans. The first season on the

market for CruiserMaxx Plus was 2011. CruiserMaxx Advanced will be available for the 2012 planting season.

For more information about CruiserMaxx Advanced, contact your local Syngenta representative, and follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

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Syngenta announced Environmental Protection Agency registration of CruiserMaxx Advanced insecticide/fungicide seed treatment for use on soybeans.

CruiserMaxx Advanced joins the CruiserMaxx Beans brand family as a new formulation and offers the same benefits as CruiserMaxx Plus insecticide/fungicide seed treatment with an additional technology that delivers improved application characteristics with less sticking and bridging of wet seed.

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Nutrition, feed-cost control are subjects of turkey research It comes as an honor, but as no surprise, that the tom turkey for the traditional Thanksgiving presentation of a live turkey to the U.S. president came from Willmar, Minn., this year.

Minnesota is No. 1 nationally in turkey produc-

tion, with 47 million turkeys coming from its farms.

The turkey industry and related businesses provide 26,000 jobs.

The Dean of University of Minnesota Extension, Bev Durgan, has said the state leads turkey produc-

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tion because Minnesota producers are quick to apply new research-based ideas and technology to their operations. Forward-thinking entrepreneurs started the business here early on, so the state now has a solid infrastructure of hatcheries, farms and processing plants.

Minnesota is also a major producer of crops used for turkey feed. Minnesota turkey farmers feed $75 million worth of corn and $100 million worth of soybeans to their turkeys each year.

Turkey feed is the major cost in the production of turkeys for market. Extension, through research at the Turkey Research Unit at UMore Park in Rosemount, provides information for poultry nutritionists, assisting in the development of feeding programs.

Periodically, turkey producers are challenged by the high cost of feed ingredients, especially in recent months. Earlier research established nutrient requirements and determined the interaction between feed ration and turkey house temperature, with an emphasis on optimizing feed programs and controlling feeding costs.

While the price of all feed ingredients has increased, the increase in the cost of corn is having a big impact because corn is a major source of energy in the diet for turkeys. Energy content determines how efficiently feed is used; a lower-energy diet causes the birds to eat more in order to meet their energy need; higher energy lowers feed intake.

Less corn in the diet results in less diet energy because corn has the highest energy content of the grains. Poultry don’t utilize fiber efficiently, so the number of ingredients that could be fed is limited. A lowered-energy diet with high-fiber content will increase feed intake and perhaps slow gain, thus changing overall production cost.

What can be done when the desired level of corn can’t be achieved? I have been researching this problem with an emphasis on how best to replace some of the corn with distillers dried grains with solubles, derived from corn during ethanol production, as well as determining how to improve energy-release from other feed sources.

Basic information, such as feeding levels and nutrition, has been determined. New research is examining characteristics of the fiber in DDGS to improve its digestibility.

To learn about upcoming conferences and workshops for turkey and other poultry producers, or to access online educational materials, log on to www.extension.umn.edu/poultry.

••• This article was submitted by Sally Noll, University of Minnesota Extension poultry specialist.

Registration open for expanded 2012 FFA Chapter Challenge Winners will be announced March 9. For more information, log on to the FFA Chapter Challenge website.

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Connections within the community and financial resources are two of the most helpful ways for FFA chapters to grow their influence and reach. Now, chapters in 12 states can register for the opportunity to use one to get the other — thanks to the 2012 FFA Chapter Challenge.

After a successful pilot program last year, FFA and Monsanto have expanded FFA Chapter Challenge to 12 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, (It’s a) wonderMinnesota, Missisful opportunity sippi, Missouri, Tenfor students to nessee and Texas.

More than 3,300 FFA reach out to chapters and their people in their combined 236,000 community who FFA members can make their livtake part in the FFA ing in agriculChapter Challenge. ture and forge Beginning Jan. 16, strong, meanregistered FFA chapingful relationters in eligible states will be challenged to ships. reach out to farmers in their communities — Rob Cooper and learn more about their livelihood. In turn, farmers will go online to vote for their local FFA chapter.

The top 200 FFA chapters that make the most connections and received the most farmer votes by Feb. 29 will receive a line of credit ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 from the National FFA Organization. As a sponsor of the program, Monsanto will provide more than $300,000 in incentives.

Before FFA chapters are eligible for the 2012 FFA Chapter Challenge incentives, they must sign up.

Registration for the 2012 FFA Chapter Challenge opened Oct. 19 and is available on the FFA Chapter Challenge website.

The award of a chapter monetary credit can be used throughout the year to buy FFA jackets and merchandise, obtain banquet supplies and send members to events like the Washington Leadership Conference or the national FFA convention and more. Awards will go to the top 10 chapters in each of the 12 eligible states, plus 80 at-large winning chapters.

The chapter that makes the most connections of any participating FFA chapter will win the grand prize — an all-expense paid trip for six students and an adviser to attend the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October plus a $2,500 FFA certificate of credit.

“The expanded 2012 FFA Chapter Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for students to reach out to people in their community who make their living in agriculture and forge strong, meaningful relation-

ships,” said Rob Cooper, executive director of the National FFA Foundation. “Monsanto’s support of this initiative will most definitely help build support of local FFA chapters and ultimately help develop tomorrow’s agriculture industry leaders.”

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Legume genome map reveals ancient gene duplication The insights we’ve gained into the evolution of symbiosis demonstrate the power of plant genomics to reveal fascinating biological processes.

— Nevin Young

Syngenta introduces new sunflower hybrid for 2012 Syngenta in North America announced the addition of 3158 NS/CL/DM brand to its industry-leading sunflower hybrid line up. 3158 NS/CL/DM brand is a broadly adapted hybrid tailored to the North Dakota, South Dakota and the High Plains regions that offers herbicide tolerance and protection from a wide range of diseases, including downy mildew.

Through the Clearfield herbicide system, growers can easily control yield-robbing grass and broadleaf weeds after planting 3158 NS/CL/DM brand. This NuSun hybrid features good vigor, drought tolerance and stalk strength.

With a 97-day relative maturity,

“Our mission at Syngenta is to deliver top-performing products to our growers that are backed by service from our seasoned Syngenta sales and agronomy team,” said Grant Ozipko, Syngenta crop portfolio head for oilseeds. “By integrating our leading hybrids with in-season crop protection solutions like CruiserMaxx Sunflower seed treatment insecticide/fungicide, Quadris fungicide and Warrior II with Zeon Technology insecticide, sunflower growers are able to get their crop off to a good start and protect it from damaging insects and diseases throughout the season.”

For more information about sunflower seed products from Syngenta, contact your local Garst or Golden Harvest dealer or your NK retailer.

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was provided by the National Science Foundation and the Noble Foundation.

While the project was coordinated at the University of Minnesota, it involved many partner institutions, including the University of Oklahoma; J. Craig Venter Institute; Genoscope; the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute; CNRS/INRA-Toulouse; John Innes Centre; Noble Foundation; University of Wageningen; MIPS-Munich; Ghent University; and the National Center for Genome Resources. The Nature paper has 124 co-authors at 31 institutions in eight countries.

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pairs that separately control complementary forms of symbiosis, enabling the modern form of nitrogen fixation that makes legumes so central in agricuture. For biologists, this phenomenon is known as “genetic sub-functionalization” and is considered an important scientific theory about how novel genes evolve in both plants and animals.

While Medicago truncatula is not grown as a food crop itself, it is closely related to alfalfa and other edible legumes. Symbiosis in legumes is the world’s largest source of natural soil fertilizer, so if plant breeders could enhance legume symbiosis — or even

introduce it into other food crops — farmers would save money and reduce the environmental impact of applied fertilizers. The recent discoveries about symbiosis revealed through the sequencing of Medicago’s genome could be invaluable as scientists try to increase global food production to feed an ever-expanding population.

“The Medicago genome sequence will be an essential reference for both applied plant breeders and basic scientists. The insights we’ve gained into the evolution of symbiosis demonstrate the power of plant genomics to reveal fascinating biological processes,” Young said.

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An international team of scientists has sequenced the genome of the legume Medicago truncatula and in the process learned that the genes controlling the plant’s symbiotic relationships with fungi and bacteria can be traced back nearly 60 million years.

The team’s findings are published online in the journal Nature.

The team, led by University of Minnesota plant scientist Nevin Young, recently completed the multiyear effort to map the genome of Medicago truncatula, which scientists use as a model to understand the biology of legumes like soybeans, alfalfa and peas. The project’s goal, Young said, was to document how symbiosis — the process that legumes like Medicago use to create their own nitrogen fertilizer through association with special bacteria — evolved.

The team of scientists found that Medicago’s symbiosis can be traced to the time when dinosaurs disappeared from the Earth. Apparently, Medicago experienced a massive genome duplication leading to novel pairs of genes essential for symbiosis, Young said. The team found that ancient genes split into

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Trashing the old barn

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Rick Jeseritz’ demolition of a Redwood County, Minn., barn and silo was quick work with a massive excavator — and a 12-pound sledge hammer.

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By DICK HAGEN July 1 windstorm. He’s 57 years old, The Land Staff Writer Knockdown time: about 30 minutes. with hopes for a few more years before Doing the damage: a huge, 45,000- his 32-year-old son might be taking pound Komatsu excavator. Being over the business. trashed: a 36-foot x 68-foot Knocking down barns is virbarn built in the 1920s on the tually a piece of cake for Doug and Ione Parsons farm in Jeseritz, who said he’s probably Redwood County, Minn. taken down about 30 in his 28year career. Before the knockThe demise of this sturdy down is the digging of the structure on Nov. 1 actually burning and burying pit, logistarted July 1 when 113 mph cally close to the soon-to-be winds blasted through the demolished old barn. area. That storm not only ripped steel roofing off this Rick Jeseritz “That’s the biggest crap shoot barn but also gashed other because you definitely want the dugbuildings and twisted, mangled and out pit big enough to handle all the knocked down dozens of trees sur- trash that doesn’t burn, plus concrete, rounding the Parsons farmstead. and whatever else,” he said, adding, “if Precisely maneuvering the big it isn’t big enough we dig another.” machine was Rick Jeseritz of Cotton- Timber in the old Parsons barn burned wood, Minn., who started his excava- quickly and completely so concrete tion work in 1983 after returning from floors, the block silo, tin roofing and military service. He served in the U.S. siding and some other “yard junk’” conArmy airborne branch with 56 para- veniently filled the pit, which was chute jumps, often at night. Before his back-filled with clay and black dirt the military duty he did about 10 years next day. with a tiling contractor, so working in Adjacent to the old barn stood a 14the dirt is old hat for Jeseritz. foot x 45-foot-tall concrete block silo. It, Despite a wet spring that delayed too, was about to disappear. Obviously lots of excavation work, he predicted 2011 would be his biggest year ever, See BARN, pg. 19C

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How much capacity with the Komatsu? The grapple on this big rig weighs 10,000 pounds, and when properly balanced his rig can pick up another 10,000 pounds. Besides the big excavator, he also uses a Komatsu dozer and Komatsu skid loader. “Just a very reliable brand has been my experience,” said Jeseritz, whose work is always within a 40-mile radius of Cottonwood.

Old barn foundations can sometimes be a challenge because often farmers used rock collected from their fields in the foundation base before pouring the concrete.

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BARN, from pg. 18C the big excavator with 30-foot grapple forks couldn’t reach the top of the old silo. Instead Jeseritz started at the bottom using the fingers of his excavator to knock a hole into the bottom rung.

He said, “I notch out about 5 feet on the side I hope the silo will tumble, then I work around both sides until the silo finally tumbles.” But now he switched to a 12-pound sledge hammer with his own muscle power, mashing the concrete blocks on both sides of the notch.

“Swinging that sledge hammer is about the only sweat on these jobs,”

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the French King Louis XIV. In EngBy DICK HAGEN land, Lady Estella Hope carried on a The Land Staff Writer “They’re good company. They’re just breeding program from original Engfun to have around. Each has its own lish lines into the mid-1900s. However, personality and I see their different not all early miniatures were pets of attitudes and expressions when I’m kings and queens. Some were used to with them. If I get bored I just go out to work in the English Midlands, Wales the stable and talk with my little and European coal mines as ponies. friends.”

As noted by Hali, miniature horses are friendly and interact Speaking is Hali well with people. For Haney, 19 years old and this reason, they are now a student at often kept as family Winona State UniverI experience pets. However they sity. Her special comwithdrawals retain natural horse pany when she gets from my horses behavior, including a home on weekends are natural fight or flight the nine miniature so I put an app instinct. They are also horses that she and her on my iPad that trained as service animother, Laurie, have at shows my mals akin to assistance their country home just horse Kaya. dogs for people with disoutside Olivia, Minn. abilities. It is difficult Hali says her love for — Hali Haney for a miniature horse to these little horses lie down on the seat of a started seven years ago taxicab or stay in a hotel when her mother brought home their first miniature, Spirit, for her younger room for extended periods of time. So sister’s birthday. The next day Kaya duty as a “service pony” is limited.

There are two registries in the showed up as a surprise birthday presUnited States for miniature horses: ent for Hali.

She smiled, “I was jealous of my little the American Miniature Horse Associsister getting a miniature. And then ation and the American Miniature the following day Kaya appeared.” Horse Registry. The AMHA was Both Spirit and Kaya are still part of founded in 1978 dedicated to establishthe family of miniature horses at the ing the miniature as a distinct breed Haney household. And both might be not to exceed 34 inches at the withers.

Miniature horses were developed long-time residents. Hali said miniafrom multiple sources. A miniature tures often live 30 years or longer.

Each horse has its own special name. should be eager and friendly but not The “pack leader” in the Haney opera- skittish in disposition. Because of their tion is Onyx, simply because she is the relative ease of handling and low feed largest. But next in line in the “peck- costs, miniatures are growing in popuing order” are Spirit and Kaya because larity. For a listing of miniature breeders in Minnesota, check the web at they are the oldest.

Minnesota Horse Farms Directory.

So what size are miniatures? Hali Minnesota breeders are found at said they measure only about 34 to 38 Farmington, Nevis, Fulda, Vernon inches at the withers and mature weights are only about 260 to 280 Center, Minnesota, Eyota, Clearwater, pounds. A pelleted feed called Sweet Chaska and Jasper.

Hali used to show her miniatures at Stuff plus grass and hay is the ration the Renville County Fair and said peofor her miniatures.

According to Wikipedia, miniature ple were always asking if her horses horses are found in many nations, par- were for sale. Some may soon be, now ticularly in Europe and the Americas. that she’s at college.

“I experience withdrawals from my And they have indeed been hanging out on Planet Earth for quite a few horses so I put an app on my iPod that years. In the 17th century, miniature shows my horse Kaya.” horses were bred as pets for Europe’s Her miniatures weigh only about 15 Habsburg nobility from the court of pounds at birth.

U energy economist develops tool to help car-shoppers knowledge and expertise to the public. Through Extension, the University of Minnesota “extends” its resources to address critical public issues in priority areas, including food and agriculture, communities, environment, youth and families. For more

information, log on to www.extension.umn.edu.

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University of Minnesota Extension energy economist Doug Tiffany has developed a tool to help carshopping consumers answer the common question, “Should I buy an alternative vehicle?”

Accessible online, the free tool helps consumers more easily navigate the differences in the costs of ownership and operation and greenhouse gas emissions among four car types: conventional, hybrid, electric and extended range electric vehicles. By entering information for each type of vehicle they I hope people are considering, shopwho use the pers can test various tool learn that scenarios, such as the ownership higher gasoline costs of vehicles prices and miles driven per year. are often more important than “It’s not just about price, personal taste, the operational miles per gallon, intecosts (primarily rior space and other gasoline), physical features,” unless you Tiffany said. “The drive enough wide availability of miles per year. alternative vehicles — along with con— Doug Tiffany sumer interest in lessening one’s environmental impact — can complicate the car purchase decision even further.”

The tool is meant to help consumers better analyze the factors that go into their purchase decision.

It accurately evaluates newer models such as the Nissan Leaf (electric) and Chevy Volt (extended range electric), conventional cars and common hybrids, like the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic and others.

Key input factors include vehicle price, miles per gallon or miles per kilowatt hour performance, the expectation of fuel prices for the life of the car, and the number of miles per year the consumer expects to drive.

Tiffany said he was first inspired to create the tool in 2009, when gasoline prices were lower, but the sting from gas prices during the summer of 2008, as high as $4 per gallon in many areas, lingered.

“I’m happy to help people balance their personal and altruistic goal of greenhouse gas emissions reductions and petroleum conservation within the reality of their own lives and budgets,” he said. “I hope people who use the tool learn that the ownership costs of vehicles are often more important than the operational costs (primarily gasoline), unless you drive enough miles per year.”

For more information on the alternative vehicle tool, including a tutorial video and information on interpreting results, see www.extension.umn.edu/energy/vehicle.

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Agriculture’s future in the world of seven billion I’ve been reading more than one article in the past several months focusing on the world’s population reaching seven billion this year. If you give it some thought, it has huge implications for our industry.

What I find interesting is that each article questions how can we feed the world with our limited amount of arable acres and water currently available to all of us. The reality is that neither of these two world resources will significantly change in the future, in fact they will decrease.

This is the underlying reason there is a fundamental bullish attitude supporting our industry currently and in the long term.

That fundamental bullish attitude has caught the attention of outside investors and supporters of our industry. We will pay more for our inputs to make food. Leading the way is equipment (power and machinery) with a projected 17-percent increase in cost

for the year. Farmland is second with a projected increase of 15 percent.

We will have an increased cost of production for the 2011 and 2012 crop.

How much per acre, how much per bushel, how much per farm? Can you answer those questions? Do you really know? Are you prepared to make a reasonable bid on some farmland to purchase or rent and know how far you can go?

I am sure you all have heard of the rapid rise in land costs in the past several months. Several pieces of farmland in Minnesota have sold for over $8,000 per acre. We have also witnessed initial cash rents of over $425 per acre for the 2012 crop. Amazing!

Amazing, yes but again it is reality. As stated earlier, you will now have to contend with outside investors in the farmland market, not just your neighbor. Can you do it? Do you want to do it?

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about livestock producers? How are they fitting into this fundamental bullish attitude surrounding grain production? Hog producers are finally getting some breathing room in recent months with finishing hogs in the $90 per hundredweight range. Dairy producers are operating on just a $1/cwt. margin for the past nine months.

Poultry producers are struggling as well.

What we must keep in mind is that $7 corn and $13 soybeans might be a bonanza for grain producers, but it’s challenging for the livestock industry in this state. It is simply amazing how the hog and dairy producers have rapidly changed rations to significantly reduce their corn and soybean meal needs.

What are they switching to? Well, leading the list is dried distillers grain, corn gluten meal, canola meal and beet pulp.

What skills will it take for any

farmer to compete in this industry in the next few years? I believe most would agree that identifying your cost of production is an important skill to have. What does it cost you to produce a bushel of corn or soybeans, a 100 pounds of milk, a 100 pounds of hogs. Do you know? Can you accurately calculate it?

If you are a student enrolled in a Farm Business Management program you should know and you can calculate it. With the assistance of your FBM instructor you calculate it every year through the enterprise analysis, and in some cases you calculate it on a quarterly basis.

For more information, contact a Farm Business Management instructor or log on to www.fbm.mnscu.edu.

••• This article was submitted by Gene Kuntz, South Central College Farm Business Management instructor at Faribault, Minn.

Multiple stores keys farm equipment growth

THE LAND, NOVEMBER 25, 2011

several financial firms eager to

By DICK HAGEN provide financing for customers The Land Staff Writer It’s a much more complicated industry (than 30 years wanting to upgrade their machin“Consolidation” is that ery lineup. aggressive word which has ago). Equipment is much better, and bigger, and will been enveloping agricultural do more things. But that’s partly because a farmer’s At Arnold’s of Mankato, Genbusiness for several years now. eral Manager Brent Mueller expectations keep expanding. said their average size row-crop In simple terms, it results in tractor is now about 300 hp, for fewer but bigger. That certions, farm magazines and Trac- the Arnold’s stores. Nationwide, tractor the 4-wheel drive it’s 535 hp. In comtainly is the recent history of John Arnold tor House which features equip- sales were up 4 percent last year; combines, the Class 7 at 325 hp and the the farm implement business, ment on a daily, constantly changing bine sales up 6 percent. Case-IH offers which used to pride itself on having webpage. So a good number of our its own in-house credit plus there are See ARNOLDS, pg. 26C eight, 10, or more dealerships per products get sold through the internet. county. Today two or three farm equipMaybe it just started with that initial ment dealers per county is more the computer search but eventually they usual. But ownership of farm implemake it to an Arnold’s store.” The ment stores today often includes multiArnold’s website can be found at ple locations throughout an entire state. www.arnoldsinc.com.

Arnold’s Companies Inc., headquarHe indicated some of their Case-IH tered in Kimball, Minn., is a prime equipment now moves across state lines example. Besides its “corporate headafter first being located on the Arnold’s quarters” in Kimball, population 746, website. Obviously customers from the Arnold’s also has Minnesota farm local trade area of each Arnold’s store stores at Willmar, Glencoe, St. Martin, are key to their business success. And Alden and North Mankato. because their stores are located in Offering the Case-IH line, the Kim- higher population rural areas, lawn and ball dealership was established in 1958 garden equipment also draws “nonas part of a family business entity farmers.” Even Case-IH toy and clothing founded by the Dingman Hardware categories attract attention.

Store, which dates back to 1940. Today, “People through the front door are brothers John and Peter Arnold share basically what this business is all the responsibilities of this six-store corabout,” Arnold said. poration. John joined the business in GPS technology is everywhere in the 1980 just prior to those hectic years when farm income plummeted, interest farm equipment business these days.

Reader Submitted rates soared into the 20-percent range, “Every tractor and combine, even crop Recipes are now and many farmers were closed out by sprayers, are factory-wired providing their local bankers. Peter joined the the capabilities to be GPS driven. We available! company in 1988 and has managed also do retrofitting of older equipment Order yours now! so that it can be GPS driven.” dealerships in Litchfield and Glencoe.

Books are $11.00 each The Arnold’s companies currently have “We think we’ve survived because of *Please add $3.00 S&H the diversified agriculture around Kim- four employees trained and dedicated to ball. Also, we’re close enough to the providing service and education on what for each book ordered. metro area so part-time farmers also Case-IH calls Advanced Farming Syshad work in the cities,” said John Arnold, tems. This also involves RTK radio towers set up within their various trade territoNAME ___ interviewed at his Kimball office. ries which provide the electronic commuIs loyalty still a key factor in the farm ADDRESS nications needed to power GPS Auto implement business? Arnold’s stores are Track and other technology programs.

CITY STATE ZIP now servicing some third-generation With 30 years selling farm equipment, farmers. Said John Arnold, “We’ve got PHONE # of Books Amt. Due $ great people at our stores. That’s key to how does John Arnold view running a long-time customer loyalty. But obviously farm store today compared to 1980? “It’s METHOD OF PAYMENT: Check # the quality of your farm equipment also a much more complicated industry.

Credit Card: VISA / MasterCard / Am. Express / Discover drives your customer base from one gen- Equipment is much better, and bigger, and will do more things.

But that’s partly eration to the next. There’s lots of good Card # __ Exp. _/ _ iron out there today. We’ve been fortu- because a farmer’s expectations keep Signature: ___ nate to get into some strong markets expanding. And that’s why I’m proud of with dairy farmers because we are the our technicians at our various stores.

Mail order form & payment to: exclusive retail dealer of the Claas forage They know how to meet these demands.”

The Arnold’s companies employ nearly harvesting equipment in Minnesota.”

The Land • P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002 165 people at their five store locations.

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TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued

COMBINES Continued

BEAN/CORNHEADS Continued

CIH 305 Mag, '09, 1595 hrs ..........................................$182,000 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 2505 hrs ..........................................$169,500 CIH MX305, '06, 4640 hrs ............................................$125,500 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 180 hrs ............................................$192,500 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 5 hrs ................................................$189,500 CIH 275 Mag, '11, 600 hrs ............................................$172,500 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 600 hrs ............................................$172,500 CIH 275 Mag, '09, 765 hrs ............................................$182,500 CIH 275 Mag, '07, 1385 hrs ..........................................$162,500 CIH 275 Mag, '07, 2220 hrs ..........................................$146,900 CIH MX275, '06, 2020 hrs ............................................$129,500 CIH MX255, '04, 1440 hrs ............................................$119,500 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 1505 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '09, 2160 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '09, 2250 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '09, 2460 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '07, 3145 hrs ..........................................$105,000 CIH 245 Mag, '07, 3205 hrs ..........................................$105,000 CIH 215 Mag, '10, 3100 hrs ..........................................$105,000 CIH 215 Mag, '09, 880 hrs ............................................$129,500 CIH 180 Mag, '11....................................................................Call CIH MXM130, '03, 4460 hrs............................................$45,000 CIH 8950, 8725 hrs ........................................................$62,500 CIH 7230, '96, 5655 hrs ..................................................$61,000 CIH 7140, '92 ..................................................................$45,900 CIH 7110, '91 ,3000 hrs ..................................................$54,500 CIH 5250, '95, 5650 hrs ..................................................$36,500 Farmall 350........................................................................$3,900 Allis 8070, '83, 7500 hrs ................................................$24,500 Deutz D6207, '83 ..............................................................$6,995 Fendt 818, 4220 hrs ........................................................$79,500 Ford 8970, '95, 5600 hrs ................................................$57,500 Ford 8970, '94, 8140 hrs ................................................$62,500 Ford TW25II, 6635 hrs ....................................................$15,000 JD 6200, '96, 4100 hrs....................................................$26,500 JD 5200, '92, 2815 hrs....................................................$15,500 Kubota M6800, '03, 775 hrs............................................$24,500 McCormick TTX230, '09, 615 hrs....................................$90,000 McCormick XTX165, '09, 260 hrs....................................$89,500

CIH 8010, '04, 1605 hrs ................................................$169,500 CIH 8010, '04, 2115 hrs ................................................$155,000 CIH 8010, '04, 2440 hrs ................................................$159,000 CIH 7120, '10, 400 hrs ..................................................$283,000 CIH 7120, '10..........................................................................Call CIH 7120, '09, 825 hrs ..................................................$259,900 CIH 7120, '09..........................................................................Call CIH 7088, '11, 585 hrs ..........................................................Call CIH 7088, '11, 640 hrs ..........................................................Call CIH 7088, '10, 470 hrs ..................................................$245,000 CIH 7088, '10, 810 hrs ..................................................$231,000 CIH 7088, '09, 845 hrs ..................................................$225,500 CIH 7010, '08, 1235 hrs ................................................$210,000 CIH 7010, '08, 860 hrs ..................................................$215,500 CIH 7010, '07, 750 hrs ..................................................$207,000 CIH 6088, '11, 545 hrs ..........................................................Call CIH 6088, '11, 315 hrs ..........................................................Call CIH 6088, '11, 500 hrs ..........................................................Call CIH 6088, '10, 6500 hrs ................................................$229,500 CIH 6088, '10, 600 hrs ..................................................$225,000 CIH 6088 ................................................................................Call CIH 2588, '08, 1480 hrs ................................................$194,500 CIH 2388, '06, 1440 hrs ................................................$164,900 CIH 2388, '06, 1735 hrs ................................................$157,500 CIH 2388, '04, 1270 hrs ................................................$135,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2740 hrs ................................................$135,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2415 hrs ................................................$140,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2175 hrs ................................................$131,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2540 hrs ................................................$117,900 CIH 2388, '03 ................................................................$119,900 CIH 2388, '01, 2400 hrs ................................................$108,500 CIH 2388, '01, 2580 hrs ................................................$115,000 CIH 2388, '01, 2840 hrs ................................................$103,500 CIH 2388, '01, 3090 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 2388, '98, 3780 hrs ..................................................$89,000 CIH 2388, '98, 3575 hrs ..................................................$94,000 CIH 2388, '98, 3115 hrs ..................................................$87,950 CIH 2388, '98, 3835 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 2366, '03, 1950 hrs ................................................$129,500 CIH 2366, '02, 3125 hrs ..................................................$93,500 CIH 2366, '00, 2810 hrs ..................................................$92,500 CIH 2366, '00, 3135 hrs ..................................................$92,500 CIH 2366, '99, 3845 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 2366, '98, 2650 hrs ................................................$110,000 CIH 2188, '97, 3800 hrs ..................................................$69,500 CIH 2188, '97, 2365 hrs ..................................................$79,000 CIH 2188, '96, 2950 hrs ..................................................$72,500 CIH 2188, '96, 3045 hrs ..................................................$85,900 CIH 2166, '97, 4150 hrs ..................................................$65,500 CIH 2166, '97, 3615 hrs ..................................................$74,900 CIH 2166, '96, 3250 hrs ..................................................$64,500 CIH 2166, '96, 3430 hrs ..................................................$67,900 CIH 1688, '94, 3305 hrs ..................................................$59,500 CIH 1688, '94, 4160 hrs ..................................................$39,500 CIH 1688, '93, 4320 hrs ..................................................$38,500 CIH 1688, '93, 4560 hrs ..................................................$47,500 CIH 1680, '86, 4920 hrs ..................................................$26,500 CIH 1660, '90, 4360 hrs ..................................................$29,500 CIH 1660, '87, 4605 hrs ........................................................Call IH 1480, '81, 5300 hrs ......................................................$4,950 IH 1460, '82, 4535 hrs ......................................................$7,500 IH 1460, 3645 hrs..............................................................$7,500 IH 1420, 3325 hrs..............................................................$5,500 JD 9870STS, '09, 830 hrs ............................................$275,000 JD 9770S, '08, 890 hrs..................................................$217,000 JD 9660STS, '04, 2115 hrs ..........................................$155,000 JD 9610, '96, 3265 hrs....................................................$69,500 JD 9600, '92, 4200 hrs....................................................$39,500 JD 9400, '97, 3250 hrs....................................................$44,500 JD 7720, '82, 5445 hrs....................................................$10,000 MF 750, '77 ......................................................................$3,500 NH TR97, '95, 3955 hrs ..................................................$32,000 NH TR86, '89, 3860 hrs ..................................................$22,500 NH TR86, '85, 3245 hrs ..................................................$15,000 NH TR70, 1450 hrs............................................................$2,700 NH 970, '03, 2020 hrs ..................................................$139,000

(9) CIH 2208 Cornhead ..................................$26,500 - $35,500 (2) CIH 2206 Cornhead..................................$24,500 & $30,000 CIH 1222 Cornhead ........................................................$15,000 (14) CIH 1083 Cornhead ..................................starting at $9,500 CIH 1000, 1R222 Cornhead ............................................$15,750 CIH 10R22 Cornhead ......................................................$15,500 CIH 9R22 Cornhead ........................................................$15,000 IH 12R22 Cornhead ........................................................$15,500 IH 983, 9R22 Cornhead ..................................................$11,500 IH 883 Cornhead................................................................$7,500 (3) IH 863 Cornhead ..........................................$2,500 - $3,500 Cat 1622 Cornhead ..........................................................$39,500 Cressoni 6R30 Cornhead ................................................$21,500 (6) Drago 12R22 Cornhead ............................$52,500 - $84,500 Drago 12R20 Cornhead ..................................................$84,500 Drago 10R30 Cornhead ..................................................$65,500 (3) Drago 10R22 Cornhead ............................$39,500 - $65,500 (12) Drago 8R30 Cornhead ............................$29,500 - $54,500 Drago 8R22 Cornhead ....................................................$33,000 (5) Drago 6R30 Cornhead ..............................$31,000 - $44,850 Geringhoff 1222 Cornhead ..............................................$69,500 Geringhoff 8R30 Cornhead ..............................................$29,900 Geringhoff Roto Disc ......................................................$38,500 Geringhoff PC63 Cornhead ................................................$8,000 Harvestec 4306C Cornhead ............................................$34,000 Harvestec 4113C Cornhead ............................................$59,500 (4) Harvestec 8R30 Cornhead ........................$29,500 - $39,500 Harvestec 6R30 Cornhead ..............................................$15,900 JD 1293, 16R22 Cornhead ..............................................$24,500 JD 1293, 12R30 Cornhead ..............................................$51,500 JD 1291 Cornhead ..........................................................$36,500 JD 10R22 Cornhead ..........................................................$8,500 (2) JD 893, 8R30 Cornhead ..........................$17,500 & $22,500 JD 843 10R22 Cornhead ................................................$14,500 JD 843, 8R22 Cornhead ..................................................$10,000 JD 843, 8R30 Cornhead ....................................................$5,900 JD 643 Cornhead ..............................................................$5,500 (2) JD 612C Cornhead ..................................$83,500 & $84,000 Lexion C512-30 Cornhead ..............................................$38,000 NH 962 Cornhead ..............................................................$1,400 IH 810 Platform ................................................................$1,500 Homemade 4 Wheel Head Transport ................................$1,000 Mauer M41 Head Transport ..............................................$6,950 Maywest Movemaster Head Transport ..............................$1,500 P & K 30' Head Transport..................................................$3,995

TRACTORS 4WD

CIH 535 Quad, '10, 910 hrs ..........................................$292,750 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1210 hrs ........................................$282,500 CIH 535 Quad, '09 ........................................................$287,500 CIH 500 Steiger, '11, 405 hrs ........................................$265,500 CIH STX530Q, '06, 2340 hrs ........................................$225,000 CIH 9390, '97 ..................................................................$88,500 CIH 9270, '91, 4815 hrs ..................................................$72,900 CIH 9250, '92, 6605 hrs ..................................................$48,500 CIH 9170, '89, 7825 hrs ..................................................$56,500 CIH 9150, '88 ..................................................................$45,300 CIH 9150, '87, 5625 hrs ..................................................$48,500 Case 550H, '00, 1675 hrs ................................................$35,500 Challenger MT865B, '06, 3745 hrs ................................$199,500 JD 9630, '08 ..........................................................................Call JD 9400T ......................................................................$109,000 JD 9400, '98, 3245 hrs..................................................$109,900 JD 9400, '97, 5065 hrs....................................................$87,900 NH 9282, '97, 3585 hrs ..................................................$69,500 NH T9060, '08, 1440 hrs ..............................................$212,000 Steiger ST310 ..................................................................$27,900 Versatile 875, '81, 7680 hrs ............................................$19,900 Versatile 835, '78, 11,000 hrs..........................................$21,500

TRACTORS 2WD

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

COMPACT TRACTORS

CIH MX120, '00, 4500 ....................................................$39,500 CIH 7120, '91, 7200 hrs ..................................................$38,500 CIH 7120, '88, 10400 hrs ................................................$35,500 CIH 7110, '91, 7645 hrs ..................................................$32,500 CIH 5140, '90, 7860 hrs ..................................................$19,500 CIH 2594, '85, 1920 hrs ..................................................$15,500 Case 1370, '78, 5270 hrs ..................................................$9,500 Farmall H, '41 ....................................................................$1,500 Farmall H ..........................................................................$1,350 Farmall Super M, '53 ........................................................$2,250 IH 5088, '82, 11590 hrs ..................................................$12,000 IH 1086, '76, 8585 hrs ......................................................$9,500 IH 1066, '73, 7925 hrs ......................................................$9,000 IH 986, '77, 8735 hrs ......................................................$11,000 IH 686, '80, 9000 hrs ........................................................$7,500 IH 656, '69, 9960 hrs ........................................................$4,950 IH 656G, 4075 hrs ............................................................$4,750 IH 574, '73, 5180 hrs ........................................................$6,500 IH 400................................................................................$2,500 IH H, '41 ............................................................................$1,800 IH M, '49............................................................................$1,500 Allis C, '47 ........................................................................$1,750 Allis C, '46 ........................................................................$2,250 AC WD ..............................................................................$2,600 JD 4840, '81, 7820 hrs....................................................$25,000 JD 2520, '69, 5470 hrs......................................................$8,900 MF 261, '97, 1705 hrs ......................................................$9,500 White 2/85, '77, 9035 hrs..................................................$7,500

TRACTORS AWD/MFD CIH 335 Mag, '11, 50 hrs ..............................................$219,000 (2) CIH 335 Mag, '10 ........................................choice $151,900 CIH 305 Mag, '11, 1300 hrs ..........................................$167,500 (2) CIH 305 Mag, '10 ........................................choice $182,500 (2) CIH 305 Mag, '10 ........................................choice $151,900

CIH 40 Farmall CVT ........................................................$36,250 CIH DX25E, '04, 175 hrs..................................................$13,900 IH Cub 185, '75 ................................................................$1,900 IH 184, '76 ........................................................................$2,700 Agco ST 40, '02, 435 hrs ................................................$18,500 JD 4010, 420 hrs ............................................................$11,650 Kubota B1750, '96, 225 hrs ..............................................$6,000 Kubota BX2200, '01 ..........................................................$8,750 COMBINES - CIH 9120, COMBINES '09 ....................................................Call

BEAN/CORNHEADS

CIH 9120, '09..........................................................................Call CIH 9120, '09, 785 hrs ..........................................................Call CIH 8120, '11 ................................................................$319,000 CIH 8120, '11, 210 hrs ..................................................$309,000 CIH 8120, '11, 250 hrs ..................................................$309,000 CIH 8120, '10 ................................................................$272,000 CIH 8120, '10..........................................................................Call CIH 8120, '09..........................................................................Call CIH 8120, '09, 1060 hrs ................................................$265,000 CIH 8010, '07, 1100 hrs ................................................$220,000 CIH 8010, '06, 1410 hrs ................................................$194,500 CIH 8010, '05, 1535 hrs ................................................$149,500

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(3) CIH 2162, 35' Beanhead............................$59,900 - $62,500 (2) CIH 2062, 36' Beanhead ................................choice $49,500 (3) CIH 2020, 35' Beanhead............................$30,950 - $37,500 (7) CIH 2020, 30' Beanhead............................$21,500 - $32,500 (3) CIH 2020, 25' Beanhead............................$24,900 - $26,750 (25) CIH 1020, 30' Beanhead ..........................Starting at $3,550 (19) CIH 1020, 25' Beanhead ..........................Starting at $7,000 (5) CIH 1020, 22.5' Beanhead ............................$5,500 - $7,900 (5) CIH 1020, 20' Beanhead..............................$3,900 - $17,900 CIH 920 Beanhead ............................................................$3,500 (2) JD 930F, 30' Beanhead ............................$12,900 & $13,900 JD 920 Beanhead ..............................................................$7,500 (2) JD 635F, 35' Beanhead ............................$32,000 & $39,500 Macdon 974, 35' Beanhead ............................................$48,500 Macdon 30' Beanhead ....................................................$41,500 NH 960 Beanhead ..............................................................$1,400 NH 74C, 30' Beanhead ....................................................$29,900 CIH 3412 Cornhead ........................................................$59,500 (2) CIH 2612 Cornhead ..................................$79,000 - $83,500 CIH 2608 Cornhead ........................................................$59,500 (2) CIH 2606 Cornhead....................................................$46,500 CIH 2212 Cornhead ........................................................$32,500

FALL TILLAGE (4) CIH MRX690 Suboiler ..............................$20,900 - $28,500 (4) CIH 9300, 22.5' Subsoiler ........................$24,500 - $36,500 (3) CIH 9300, 9 Shank Subsoiler ....................$26,500 - $36,000 (3) CIH 730B Subsoiler ..................................$18,500 - $22,500 (2) CIH 730C, 17.5' Subsoiler........................$39,500 & $43,500 (3) CIH 730C, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................$36,500 - $41,500 CIH 730B, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..........................................$22,500 DMI 9300, 22' Subsoiler..................................................$29,500 DMI 2500, 4 Shank Subsoiler............................................$6,950 DMI 730B Subsoiler ........................................................$17,500 (3) DMI 730B, 17.5' Subsoiler ........................$16,500 - $21,500 (3) DMI 730B, 7 Shank Suboiler ....................$17,500 - $21,500 (2) DMI 730, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................$12,500 & $16,900 DMI 530B, 12.5' Subsoiler ..............................................$10,900 DMI TMII, 5 Shank Subsoiler ............................................$7,950 DMI Tiger II Subsoiler........................................................$7,950 Bourgault 2200, 30' Subsoiler ........................................$92,400 Brent CPC, 5 Shank Subsoiler ........................................$12,500 (10) JD 2700 Subsoiler ..................................$21,500 - $38,000 JD 512, 22.5' Subsoiler ..................................................$49,500 (2) JD 512, 17.5' Subsoiler ..........................$17,000 & $25,500 (3) JD 512, 9 Shank Subsoiler ........................$23,900 - $27,750 JD 510, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..............................................$10,500 (2) Krause 4850, 18' Subsoiler......................$43,500 & $48,500 Landoll 2320, 5 Shank Subsoiler ....................................$15,950 M & W 2900 Subsoiler ....................................................$19,900 M & W 2500 Subsoiler ....................................................$32,500 M & W 2200F, 7 Shank Subsoiler....................................$24,950 M & W 2200 Subsoiler ....................................................$19,500 M & W 1875 Subsoiler ....................................................$15,500 (2) M & W 1475 Subsoiler ....................................choice $6,900 M & W 1465, 7 Shank Subsoiler ......................................$6,500 Sunflower 4412, 7 Shank Subsoiler ................................$32,000 Sunflower 4410-14 Subsoiler ..........................................$14,500 (6) Wilrich V957DDR Subsoiler ......................$23,500 - $36,900 Wilrich 6600 Subsoiler ......................................................$8,500 IH 4700, 30' Chisel Plow ..................................................$3,950 DMI 1300HD, 13' Chisel Plow ..........................................$6,900 White 445, 13 Shank Chisel Plow......................................$7,000 CIH 710 MB Plow ..............................................................$1,500 IH 735 MB Plow ................................................................$3,500 IH 315, 14' Combo Mulch ................................................$1,250 JD 726, 34' Combo Mulch ..............................................$29,500 Sunflower 6432-36' Combo Mulch..................................$19,500 CIH 110, 50' Crumbler ....................................................$13,900 DMI 50' Crumbler ............................................................$10,500 DMI 40' Crumbler ............................................................$10,900 DMI 37.5' Crumbler ........................................................$12,000 NH SG110, 45' Crumbler ................................................$16,900 Riteway 4300, 42' Crumbler ............................................$29,300 Summers 54' Crumbler ..................................................$24,000 Summers 48.5' Crumbler ................................................$13,500 (2) Tebben TR45 Crumbler ............................$26,200 & $26,800 Unverferth 1225, 33' Crumbler........................................$15,900

SELF PROP. FORAGE HARVE

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Claas 980, '10, 645 hrs .......................................

Claas 980, '10.......................................................

Claas 980, '09, 1135 hrs.......................................

Claas 980, '08.......................................................

Claas 980, '08, 1495 hrs.......................................

Claas 900, '03, 2275 hrs.......................................

Claas 890, '08, 1780 hrs.......................................

Claas 890, '02.......................................................

Claas 890, '02, 2555 hrs.......................................

Claas 870 GE, '06, 2590 hrs .................................

Claas 870, '03, 2790 hrs.......................................

Claas 850, '07, 1955 hrs.......................................

Claas 830, '03.......................................................

Claas 830, '02, 2195 hrs.......................................

JD 7550, '08 .........................................................

JD 6810, '97 .........................................................

JD 6910, '92, 3800 hrs.........................................

JD 6810, '96, 4590 hrs.........................................

JD 5400, 4740 hrs ...............................................

NH FX60, '03, 1970 hrs .......................................

NH FX58, '02, 1410 hrs .......................................

FORAGE EQUIPMENT

Gehl CB1275 PT Forg Harv...................................

Gehl CB1265 PT Forg Harv...................................

Gehl 1075 PT Forg Harv .......................................

Gehl CB1060 PT Forg Harv...................................

(2) NH FP240 Forg Harv ................................$23, (5) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ........................ $14 (3) Claas PU380 Pro Hayhead ........................$23 (9) Claas PU380 Hayhead ............................ $12 (2) Claas PU300 Hayhead ..................................$5 (4) Gehl HA1210 7' Hayhead ............................ $ Gehl HA1110, '95 Hayhead ..................................

Gehl 7' Hayhead ...................................................

JD 640B Hayhead .................................................

JD 630A Hayhead .................................................

JD 630 Hayhead ...................................................

(2) JD 7HP, 7' Hayhead .......................................

JD 5HP, 5.5' Hayhead ..........................................

NH 3500 Hayhead.................................................

NH 355W Hayhead ...............................................

NH 340W Hayhead ...............................................

NH 29P Hayhead...................................................

(3) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead ....................$110,0 (2) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead........................$76, Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead ...................................

(8) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead ..................$24 (2) Claas RU450XTRA Cornhead ..................$42, (9) Claas RU450 Cornhead..............................$28 (3) Gehl TR330 Cornhead ..................................$ (2) JD 688 Cornhead ....................................$28, JD 676 Cornhead .................................................

JD 666, 6R30 Cornhead .......................................

Kemper 4500 Cornhead .......................................

Kemper 3000 Cornhead .......................................

NH 3PN Cornhead.................................................

(2) NH R1600 Cornhead ................................$39,

HAY EQUIPMENT

CIH WDX901, '02, 475 hrs ...................................

CIH 8830, '96, 1430 hrs .......................................

IH 4000.................................................................

NH HW340, '98 ...................................................

CIH DC515, 15' Mow Cond...................................

CIH DHX181 Windrower Head .............................

NH 1441, 16' PT Windrower.................................

(2) CIH 8360, 12' MowCond..............................$4 CIH 8330, 9' MowCond .......................................

CIH 8312, 12' MowCond .....................................

CIH DCX161 MowCond.........................................

(2) Claas 8550C MowCond ............................$36, Claas 8400RC MowCond .....................................

Hesston 1160, 14' MowCond ...............................

JD 1600, 14' MowCond .......................................

JD 956 MowCond .................................................

JD 945, 13' MowCond .........................................

NH 1475 MowCond .............................................

NH 116, 14' MowCond .........................................

New Idea 5212, 12' MowCond .............................

Vermeer 1030, 13.5' MowCond ...........................

Fransgard 240, 8' Disc Mower .............................

Kuhn GMD55 Disc Mower ...................................

NH 455, 7' Rotary Mower.....................................

CIH FC60, 60" Rotary Mower ................................

Farm King 72" Rotary Mower ...............................

Farm King Y750R Rotary Mower ..........................

Landpride FDR2584 Rotary Mower .....................

Woods RD7200D Rotary Mower .........................

H & S TWN2-P Wind Merg...................................

(3) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg .................... $28 NH H5410, 9' Wind Merg .....................................

NH 166 Wind Merg...............................................

NH 144 Wind Merg...............................................

Victor 245 Wind Merg .........................................

JD Rake ...............................................................

Kuhn GA8521 Rake...............................................

Kuhn GF22NT Rake...............................................

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248-3733 583-6014 .........$335,000 .........$335,000 .........$275,000 .........$275,000 .........$255,000 .........$168,000 .........$195,000 .........$158,500 .........$147,000 .........$184,500 .........$162,000 .........$165,000 .........$115,000 .........$120,000 .........$235,000 ...........$62,500 ...........$56,000 ...........$59,500 ...........$13,000 .........$115,000 .........$108,000

PLANTING & SEEDING Continued CIH 900, 16R30 ..............................................................$12,500 (2) CIH 900, 12R30 ................................................choice $6,500 CIH 800, 8R30 ..................................................................$1,950 IH 800, 16R30 ..................................................................$8,950 IH 800, 8R30 ....................................................................$1,500 Friesen 2400RT................................................................$15,500 JD 7300 ..........................................................................$13,500 JD 7200 ..........................................................................$17,900 JD 1770, 24R30 ..............................................................$42,500 (2) JD 1770, 16R30 ......................................$63,500 & $75,000 JD 1770, 16R30 ..............................................................$46,300 JD 1760, 12R30 ..............................................................$46,500 Kinze 3700, 36R20 ..........................................................$62,500 Kinze 3140, 12R30 ..........................................................$39,500 White 8524, 24R30........................................................$117,500 White 8100 ......................................................................$23,000 White 6100, 24R22..........................................................$24,500 CIH 5500MT ....................................................................$18,000 (2) CIH 5400MT, 20' Drill ..................................$7,500 & $9,500 (2) IH 510 Drill ..................................................$1,500 & $2,600 Crustbust 3400, 30' Drill ..................................................$5,950 (3) Great Plains 20' Drill ....................................$4,500 - $5,500 JD 750NT, 15' Drill ..........................................................$15,000 JD 520, 20' Drill ................................................................$4,500 (2) JD 455, 30' Drill ......................................$18,500 & $21,900 Sunflower 9412, 20' Drill ................................................$17,900 CIH SDX40, 40' Seeder..................................................$129,500

SPRAYERS - SELF-PROPELLED Rudy Lusk - (507) 227-4119 CIH SPX4260, '99............................................................$85,000 CIH SPX4260, '98, 4270 hrs............................................$79,900 Apache AS1010, '06, 2025 hrs ......................................$106,000 Hagie STS-14, '10..........................................................$218,000 JD 4920, '06, 1600 hrs..................................................$165,000 Miller 4275, '09, 660 hrs ..............................................$210,000 Miller 4275, '08, 620 hrs ..............................................$209,000 Miller 4275, '08, 995 hrs ..............................................$205,000 Miller 2200HT, '05, 1140 hrs ........................................$139,000 Miller 2200TSS, '04, 1575 hrs ......................................$106,000

SPRAYERS - PULL-TYPE Blumhardt Trailmaster ......................................................$4,900 (2) Demco Conquest......................................$18,900 & $22,500 Hardi 500, 60'....................................................................$8,500 Hardi Commander............................................................$47,500 Hardi HAC900 ....................................................................$8,950 Redball 1200, 88' ............................................................$14,500 Redball 690, 120' ............................................................$29,500 Redball 690......................................................................$39,500 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ....................................................$32,900 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ....................................................$26,500 Redball 670, 1200 Gal ....................................................$22,900 Redball 565......................................................................$15,500 Top Air NAV1100 ............................................................$22,500 Top Air 1100R60XF..........................................................$14,500

SKID LDR’s/RTV’s/EXC. Case SR175, '11 ..............................................................$28,500 Case 1840, '96, 5045 hrs ................................................$10,500 Case 1840, '91, 6355 hrs ..................................................$9,850 Case 1840, '90, 8035 hrs ..................................................$6,900 Case 1840, 4400 hrs........................................................$10,750 Case 450, '09, 370 hrs ....................................................$33,900 Case 445, '08 ..................................................................$31,500 Case 435, '06, 2750 hrs ..................................................$19,900 Case 430, '09 ..................................................................$19,800 Case 430, '08, 370 hrs ....................................................$28,000 Case 430, 125 hrs............................................................$29,900 Case 430, '06, 2105 hrs ..................................................$17,900 Case 430, '06, 3905 hrs ..................................................$22,000 Case 420, '08, 3975 hrs ..................................................$16,900 Case 420..........................................................................$12,500 Bobcat 753, '94 ................................................................$7,995 Gehl 7800, '01, 6395 hrs ................................................$18,500 Gehl 7810 Turbo, '04, 3350 hrs ......................................$34,500 Gehl 6635DXT, '02, 1335 hrs ..........................................$17,750 Gehl 4825SX, '98, 5640 hrs ..............................................$8,500 Gehl 4625SX, '92, 4470 hrs ..............................................$9,500 Gehl 3935SX, '01, 1735 hrs ..............................................$9,950 JD 328, '05, 5180 hrs......................................................$19,500 JD 320, 2210 hrs ............................................................$19,900 Mustang 2109, '02, 2315 hrs ..........................................$24,500 Ford 4500, 2245 hrs ..........................................................$7,500 Cub Cadet 4x4D Trail, '06, 670 hrs....................................$7,975 Kawasaki Mule, '02, 2670 hrs............................................$5,500 Kubota RTV900W, '06, 800 hrs ........................................$9,900 Kubota RTV900, '06, 935 hrs ............................................$7,950 Steiner Hawk, '00 ..............................................................$3,250

PLANTING & SEEDING CIH 1260, 36R22 ..........................................................$185,000 (3) CIH 1250, 24R30 ..................................$113,900 - $130,000 CIH 1240, 24R22 ..........................................................$113,000 CIH 1240, 24R20 ............................................................$79,000 CIH 1240, 12R30 ............................................................$89,900 CIH 1200, 36R22 ............................................................$95,500 CIH 1200, 36R20 ............................................................$97,500 (2) CIH 1200, 32R22 ....................................$72,500 & $77,500 (4) CIH 1200, 24R22 .................................... $42,500 - $97,000 CIH 1200, 24R20 ............................................................$73,500 CIH 1200, 16R31 ............................................................$79,900 CIH 1200, 16R30 ............................................................$60,000 (2) CIH 1200, 12R30 ....................................$29,900 & $48,500 CIH 1200, 12R23 ............................................................$65,300 CIH 955, 16R20 ..............................................................$26,500 CIH 955, 6R30 ................................................................$11,500

SPRING TILLAGE (3) CIH TM 200, 60.5' Fld Cult ........................$67,500 - $69,500 (2) CIH TM 200, 50.5' Fld Cult ......................$50,000 & $57,500 (2) CIH TM 200, 48.5' Fld Cult ......................$41,250 & $41,500 CIH TMII, 38.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$35,500 CIH TMII Fld Cult ............................................................$34,500 CIH 4900, 43.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$5,500 CIH 4900, 32' Fld Cult ......................................................$7,500 CIH 4300, 51.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$11,500 CIH 4300, 48' Fld Cult ............................................................Call CIH 4300, 34.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$11,950 CIH TMII, 50.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$57,500 CIH TMII, 48.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$39,500 CIH TMII, 36' Fld Cult ......................................................$34,500 (2) CIH TMII, 32.5' Fld Cult ..........................$26,900 & $28,500 DMI TMII, 46' Fld Cult ....................................................$35,500 DMI TMII, 38.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$30,000 DMI TMII, 36.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$26,900 DMI TMII, 34.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$16,200 DMI TMII, 29.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$17,900 DMI TM, 32.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$9,500 (2) DMI TM, 29.5' Fld Cult ..............................$9,500 & $12,950 Flexcoil 820, 40' Fld Cult ................................................$11,500 Glencoe 4300, 38.5' Fld Cult..............................................$7,900 JD 2210, 64.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$49,500 JD 2210, 50' Fld Cult ......................................................$52,500 (2) JD 2210, 44.5' Fld Cult ............................$36,500 & $38,500 JD 2210, 34' Fld Cult ......................................................$35,000 JD 985, 48.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$17,500 (2) JD 980, 44.5' Fld Cult ..............................$17,950 & $21,900 (3) JD 980, 36.5' Fld Cult................................$14,500 - $19,800 JD 980, 30.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$22,000 Wilrich QuadX, 55' Fld Cult..............................................$43,900 Wilrich 2500, 27.4' Fld Cult ..............................................$2,995 CIH RMX340, '03 ............................................................$29,500 CIH 3900, 33' Disk ..........................................................$17,900 CIH 330, 34' Disk ............................................................$58,900 IH 490, 28' Disk ................................................................$6,800 IH 480, 19' Disk ................................................................$2,500 Big G 3026, 28' Disk..........................................................$7,500 Sunflower 1434, 33' Disk ................................................$29,900

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MISCELLANEOUS CIH 60, 15' Shredder ........................................................$1,500 Alloway 22CD, 22' Shredder............................................$12,500 (3) Alloway 20' Shredder ..................................$4,500 - $10,500 Balzer 5205M, 30' Shredder ..............................................$8,900 Balzer 2000, 20' Shredder ................................................$8,500 Hiniker 5600, 15' Shredder..............................................$12,500 JD 520, 20' Shredder ......................................................$18,500 JD 220, 20' Shredder ......................................................$11,500 JD 16A Shredder ..............................................................$1,950 Loftness 264, 22' Shredder ............................................$15,900 (2) Loftness 240, 20' Shredder......................$13,500 & $20,500 Loftness 20' Shredder ......................................................$8,500 Rhino RC15, 15' Shredder ..............................................$13,000 Wilrich 22' Shredder........................................................$12,900 (2) Woods S20CD Shredder ..........................$15,900 & $16,750 (2) Woods 22' Shredder ..................................$5,500 & $10,500 Woods 20' Shredder........................................................$12,500 Woods 15' Shredder........................................................$12,500 Dump Chief 504CF, 12' Forage Box ..................................$7,500 Alcart 1520 Forage Box ..................................................$44,000 Millerpro 9015 Forage Box ..............................................$42,000 (7) CIH 600 Forage Blower..................................$2,850 - $5,500 Gehl 1580 Forage Blower ..................................................$1,250 Ag Bag G6009 Forage Bagger..........................................$19,750 Ag Bag G6000, 9' Forage Bagger ....................................$13,500 Meyer 5570, 570bu Manure Spreader ............................$10,500 Feterl 8x60 Auger ..............................................................$3,000 Feterl 8x55 Auger..................................................................$750

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...........$50,000 ...........$17,900 .............$3,500 ...........$32,900 .............$9,500 ...........$20,000 ...........$24,400 4,900 & $6,900 .............$4,500 ...........$11,500 ...........$20,500 500 & $42,500 ...........$55,000 .............$5,350 .............$6,995 ...........$15,900 ...........$15,000 .............$9,000 .............$6,500 ...........$10,500 ...........$19,500 .............$4,200 .............$3,900 .............$1,750 ................$550 .............$1,250 ................$895 .............$2,750 .............$1,895 ...........$22,500 8,500 - $35,800 ...........$17,900 .............$3,750 .............$2,000 ...........$34,800 .............$1,250 ...........$23,500 .............$1,450

BALERS (2) CIH RBX562 Rnd Baler ..........................$14,500 & $15,500 CIH 8460, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$5,950 CIH 8480, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$6,000 CIH 3650, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$6,995 Claas 280RC Rnd Baler....................................................$19,500 Hesston 530, 4x4 Rnd Baler ..............................................$8,500 JD 567, 5x6 Rnd Baler ....................................................$22,500 JD 566, 5x6 Rnd Baler ....................................................$15,500 (2) NH BR780A Rnd Baler ............................$16,500 & $19,800 NH BR780 Rnd Baler ......................................................$17,900 New Idea 4865, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..........................................$9,500 CIH 8575 Rec Baler ........................................................$32,750 (2) CIH 8530 Rec Baler....................................$7,500 & $10,400 Claas 255UNI Rec Baler ..................................................$27,900 JD 100, 3x3 Rec Baler ....................................................$28,900 JD 24T Rec Baler ..............................................................$1,500 NH BB940A Rec Baler......................................................$67,500

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ARNOLDS, from pg. 23C Class 8 at 450 hp are top movers but this store also sold several Class 9 units which are 485 hp or greater. Indicative of the capability of modern equipment, Mueller mentioned two partnershipfarmers who purchased a 36-row planter last spring, hitched it to a Case-IH Quad Track and planted 5,000 acres of corn and soybeans in four days running 24 hours per day.

“Their objective was to minimize variances in their several fields so they could complete all spraying at one time,” Mueller said. “This also lets them

do all their nitrogen work in one timeframe. Plus it helped calendarize their harvesting. They could pick and choose their fields rather than spreading out the harvest over a longer period.”

He said 98 percent of their sales are “auto guide” ready and functional to go. Combines, tractors and almost all planters sold at the Mankato store go out wired ready to use GPS technology. Yes, this technology costs money. Mueller said to figure about an additional $15,000 for your base system including color monitor. Also many farmers now use cell phone access to RTK rather than pay the fees to tie into an

area RTK tower system.

A continually growing U.S. agriculture has been rewarding to the farm equipment industry. Arnold said, “the past five years have been good years for us.

It’s a competitive business but great opportunities, too. Despite some squeezing in the dairy and livestock industries, cash grain farmers are coming off a surprisingly strong year. Agriculture will continue to be a major player in our state and national economy so we’re pleased to be in a business that serves this exciting and dynamic industry.”

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During a recent discussion with a farmer he brought up a topic that is on the mind of many farmers: Should I purchase new equipment?

There are a number of ways to look at this question. One of the areas I like to emphasize is replacement capacity.

When reviewing replacement capacity, it provides insight into your ability to generate enough funds to make payments on intermediate and long-term loans and to replace capital assets.There are two financial measures relevant to repayment capacity: term debt coverage ratio, and capital replacement and term debt repayment margin.

The term debt coverage ratio measures the ability of the business to cover all term debt payments over a period of time. A number less than 1.0 indicates that the business is not generating sufficient income to meet all of the term debt payments. A number greater than 1.0 indicates the business is generating sufficient income to pay all term debt obligations with some surplus margin remaining. We typically like to see a ratio of at least a 1.25 to a 1.50. It is important

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The second way to look at repayment capacity is calculating the Capital Replacement and Term Debt Repayment Margin. This margin is the money left over after all operating expenses, taxes and owner withdrawals have been accounted for. This money is primarily used to replace worn out capital assets.

Obviously, the goal is to have a positive margin. This measure is a dollar amount, so it is difficult to compare the measure between farm businesses. The appropriate margin will vary from farm to farm depending on the production and price variability.

If you would like more information on how farm business management can help you understand your Repayment Capacity, find a farm business management instructor at www.fbm.mnscu.edu.

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Sell your land or real estate '79 Pontiac Trans Am. 403 in 30 days for 0% commisV8, automatic, power winsion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 dows, AC. 86,000 miles (715)964-1052 We have extensive lists of Land Investors & farm buy- FOR SALE: '25 Fordson tractor, on steel & factory ers throughout MN. We always have interested buyrubber; #7 Oliver 2-14 plow; ers. For top prices, go with '28 Chevrolet 4 dr sedan, our proven methods over restored. (320)585-6330 after thousands of acres.

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Serving Minnesota Mages Land Co & Auc Serv FOR SALE: '46 MM U tractor, older restoration; IH 1 www.magesland.com btm breaker plow; JD 4D 800-803-8761 214 plow, very nice cond, on steel; JD 44 214 on rubber, Real Estate Wanted 021 hyd lift complete w/deWANTED: Land & farms. I clutcher, brand new tires & have clients looking for new bottoms; JD F145H, dairy, & cash grain opera4x16 semi mount plow, good tions, as well as bare land condition. 320-732-3370 parcels from 40-1000 acres.

Both for relocation & in- FOR SALE: 22” cylinder Avery Threshing Machine, alvestments.

If you have ways shedded, complete even thought about selling w/all belts, $1,600/obo 507contact: Paul Krueger, 644-3327 Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, SW Suburban 031 Office, 14198 Commerce Hay & Forage Equip Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN For Sale: H&S 12 wheel bi55372. fold rake. Good cond. paulkrueger@edinarealty.com (952)447-4700 (715)964-1052

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Choice 77 Acre Bare Farm Land Public Auction

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FOR SALE: JD 5400-5830 2-12'Hx15'W Morton Aluma and 6000 series forage harSteel sliding doors, exc vesters. Used kernel procond, $700 ea. Can deliver. cessors, also, used JD 40 641-425-5478 knife Dura-Drums, and drum conversions for 5400 For Sale: Used grain bins. and 5460. Call (507)427-3520 15,000 bu. drying bin w/ stiwww.ok-enterprises.com rator. Full floor. Fan & heater. 8" unload. StairNew oak silage & hay bunks. case. $18,000. 24' flr, $1,500. & Green chop boxes 21' flr, $650. No supports. flatbeds. 715-269-5258 All sizes avail. Bins are down. 715-308-9649.

Monday Evening December 5th @ 6:30pm Location of Auction: Legion Club, Ceylon, MN Location of Farm: 1 mile South of Ceylon MN, or 1 mile North of Iowa/MN line. Located in Sec. 25 Lake Belt Twp., Martin County, MN, T101N R32W. Outstanding Level & Gentle Slope all tillable on large field, excellent soil types, with 93.9 productivity index. Has been well farmed Top Producer. • 20% Down Evening of Sale, Balance end of 2011, immediate possession.

Former Leon & Sarah Meyer Estate Susan M Meyer Ziemann, Owner

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Inspection invited, contact our office at 507-238-4318 or internet www.auctioneeralley.com for for air photos, soil types, FSA & other info.

Kevin, Ryan & Allen Kahler, Doug Wedel, Dan Pike & Dustyn Hartung, Auctioneers

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND, NOVEMBER 25, 2011

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Stormer Bins & EZ-Drys. Brandt Auger, hyd lift, low hopper, 10”x70', good 100% financing w/no liens shape, $4,250/OBO. or red tape, call Steve at 515-408-3122 Fairfax Ag for an appointment. 888-830-7757 FOR SALE:Used grain bins, floors unload systems, stiGrain Handling Equip 034 rators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also 1100 Bu UNVERFERTH call for very competitive Brent Grain Cart w/Tarp, contract rates!

Office NEW STYLE (Folds Across Front). #1710A John hours 8am-5pm Monday – Friday Saturday 9am -12 Deere 9 Shank Disk Chisel, noon 507-430-4866 or call Real Good. 319-347-2349 507-697-6133 Ask for Gary Can Deliver

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Demco 350 bu gravity wagon on 10T Westendorf gear, $4,500. 712-786-3341 FOR SALE: FarmFans 1000H dryer. Call Steve Fairfax Ag – 888-830-7757 WESTFIELD AUGER SALE 10x61.....$7,699 10x71.....$8,299 10x81.....$9,899 New swing hopper augers at The Best Price!

Mike at 507-848-6268

SEALED BID FARMLAND SALE

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Green Isle & Washington Lake Townships • Sibley County The Vos Family Trust is offering for sale 179+/- Acres of prime land located south of Green Isle, MN on Co Rd #11 Parcel 1: 32 +/- Acres located in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Secton 36, Green Isle Twp. Parcel 2: 147 +/- Acres located in the SW 1/4 of Section 31, Washington Lake Twp. 1. Written bids on either or both parcels will be received up to 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Northland Real Estate.

All bids must be accompanied by an earnest money check in the amount of 10% of your bid, made payable to Northland Real Estate Trust.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM! 2. An adjoining 6 Acre Hobby Farm is also available for sale. Features a beautiful, newer 4+ bedroom Custom-built Ranch Home. Call for details!

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

For a complete Bid-Package or more information about either property, contact:

Northland Real Estate, 122 SE 1st St., PO Box P, Fairfax, MN 55332 Richard Beltz, Broker @ 612-756-1899 or Lowell Schwitters, Broker @ 320-894-7337 or Email: beltzrealestate@centurytel.net

APPROX. 300 ACRES FILLMORE COUNTY, MN REAL ESTATE AUCTION Wednesday, Dec. 7 • 1:30 P.M. Mabel, MN

ROGER BACON ESTATE 211 Acres Tillable 210.6 Acre Base offered in Parcels Land is located approx. 6 miles North of Mabel, MN on Hwy. 43 in Preble Twp. Sect. 28, 33, & 34 Attorney for Estate: Timothy Murphy, Attorney of Rippe Hammell & Murphy, Caledonia, MN Watch for more information.

SWEENEY AUCTION SERVICE Waukon, IA • 563-568-2464 www.sweneyauctionservice.com

HUGE ANNUAL DECEMBER BRED STOCK COW AND HEIFER AUCTION SATURDAY DECEMBER 3, 2011 12:00 NOON HELD AT THE TRI COUNTY LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET WEST HIGHWAYS 10 AND 210 MOTLEY, MN EXPECTING 600 HEAD OF FANCY NORTHERN, MN BRED BEEF COWS AND HEIFERS ALL COWS PG TESTED, MOUTHED FOR AGE AND SOLD IN UNIFORM LOTS. INCLUDES SEVERAL COMPLETE DISPERSIONS AND RETIREMENTS. MOST HAVE COMPLETE VACCINATION PROGRAMS. 95 FANCY YOUNG BLACK AND RED COWS BRED TO OUTSTANDING BLACK ANGUS BULLS INCLUDES 5 REGISTERED RED ANGUS COWS AND 10 FANCY FALL PAIRS 71 YOUNG BLACK AND RED COWS BRED RED AND BLACK 50 3 YEAR OLD BLACK COWS BRED BLACK 28 1ST CALF HEIFERS BRED BLACK 70 BLACK COWS BRED BLACK 40 BLACK AND CHAR. COWS BRED BLACK 80 BLACK AND RED COWS BRED RED AND BLACK 30 FANCY FALL CALVING COWS WITH BIG CALVES AT SIDE

PLUS MANY MORE BY SALE DAY. FOR MORE INFO. PHONE THE TRI COUNTY LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET AT 218-352-6546

AL WESSEL - LIC. #77-60 • PH. 320-547-2206 AUCTIONEER

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We have sold thousands of acres using proven methods throughout MN at commissions that are often half that of other companies 114 Acres Farmland in Cottonwood Co., Excellent, well tiled land w/108 tillable in Southbrook Twp., Sells at Auction Nov. 18th, 10:30 am at the Westbrook Senior Center, 849 5th St. Wonderful 10 Acre rural Residence, Perfect for horses or livestock w/3 bedroom home, pole shed, nice yard and 5 acre alfalfa, $149,900 • 57821 300th St, Winthrop, MN Grain Storage & Elevator Facility, bins, dryer & leg system, office & feed mill, scale room, etc., excellent location with plenty of lot space, $149,900 • 102 W. Main, Arlington, MN Beautiful 3 Acre Updated Rural Residence, 1well maintained buildings including lovely spacious 2 BR, 1 ⁄2 bath rambler w/attached garage, 40x80 machine shed, barn w/shop, several other sheds on roomy site bordering wooded ravine, $224,900 • 12404 St. Hwy. 68, New Ulm, MN 1 Great 5 Acre Rural Residence, 3 BR, 1 ⁄2 bath spacious home in quiet setting w/attached garage, new septic, nice grove & landscaping, 42x64 pole shed & 26x36 shop, $179,900 • 15252 120th Ave., Hanska, MN Terrific 4.36 Acre Rural Residence, 3 bedroom updated rambler, 2 stall attached garage, barn 2 sheds, cow pasture & nice yard & grove on paved road, $147,900 • 56713 340th St, Lafayette Beautiful Wooded Country Lot, $24,900 • Section 34, Courtland E. Twp., Nicollet County Perfect 3.36 Acre Lot for Business w/3 BR home, 2 heated shops & home, $114,900 • 391 Lafayette Ave., Lafayette, MN 100 Acres Hunting Land, $1,350/Acre, Section 14, Hawk Creek Twp. Excellent Hunting Land, 80 Acres in Renville Cty., $890/Acre, near Cty. Rds. 11 & 54

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1 Owner Equipment '83 4250 JD Quad Range, 184-38 tires, 9 bolt duals, $31,500; 12R 1760 JD vacuum corn planter, flex fold, loaded w/ extras, exc cond. $33,500; '98 9610 combine w/ 30' Crary air reel, 3060 eng hrs, 2352 sep hrs, loaded w/ extras w/ or w/out universal steering whl, auto trac, exc cond. Call for more information on equip. 320-8392084 7 Shank Sunflower #4300 Series Disc Ripper Farm King 13x70 Auger/Low Profile Hopper. Both Real Good. H&S 12 Wheel Pull Type V-Rake Hyd Fold.

319-347-2349 Can Deliver 8-bolt tire w/rim 25.5Lx16.1 for $85. 6-bolt 10x15 impl rims. PU shock hitch 712-299-6608

FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE: NH BALE WAGONS. ROEDER IMPLEMENT SENECA, KS 66538 785-336-6103 FOR SALE: '96 Houle 6000 manure wagon, very good cond., used on 1 farm only, retiring, $17,500.

(507-327-3630 FOR SALE: 9103 Terragator w/ Air Max 2000, 2 bin soil election, Falcon II controller, 70' booms, auto steer, elec roll tarp, granular bins, needs nothing, excellent condition. $85,000/OBO. 320-583-5895 FOR SALE: Fast 743 90' rear mount spray boom w/ Raven mon; 1,000 gal Demco side quest saddle tanks for 8000 MFWD series JD, always shedded & exc cond.

507-236-6460 or 507-236-5878 FOR SALE: JD 4250 tractor, Power shift, 3 hyd, 3 pt, 18.4x38, $24,500; Schweiss 8', 2 auger, snowblower, 1000 RPM, $2,850; 12' hyd lift box scraper, $1,750; IH Super H tractor w/IH wide front, $2,450. 320-769-2756

Grasshopper power vac for model 227, used 1 yr. Midmount mowers, $1,000. 641425-5478 Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair Repair-Troubleshooting Sales-Design Custom hydraulic hose-making up to 2” Service calls made.

STOEN'S Hydrostatic Service 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360

ADVANCE NOTICE 2 DAY FARM AUCTION Located in New Tier, MN (owners retiring) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 10AM

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250+ high producing excellent Holstein dairy cattle PLUS real estate consisting of 200 dairy cow set up with 12 cow wishbone parlor, home, extra young stock facilities, Harvestor and bunk silos. This facility has it all!!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 10AM

RETIREMENT FARM

Auction

Saturday, December 3, 2011 • 10:00 a.m.

Harold & Herman Harms 1809 320th St • Titonka, IA Live online Bidding Available • www.gehlinglive.com TRACTORS: ‘05 JD 8420, MFWD, 1318 hrs., Green Star ready w/Star Fire 3000 reciever SFI display & parallel trac, 46” w/duals; ‘05 JD 7820, 2WD, 1149 hrs, 42” w/duals; ‘01 JD 8110, MFWD, 2665 hrs, 46” w/duals; ‘76 JD 4030, 6500 hrs, approx., 1700 hrs. on OH, 38”; JD 4020D, console 38”, COMBINE: ‘03 JD 9550, 1266 sep/1783 eng., CM, DH pkg., chopper, Vittitoe chaff spreader, 30.5x32; 693 cornhead w/K.R H.D.P.; J&M 30’ head mover; PLANTER: ‘04 JD 1760, 12R30”, wing fold, vacuum, 3 bu. boxes, row cleaners, computer Trak 350 monitor, planted 10,713 acres; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: ‘08 JD 2700, 5 shk. much ripper, w/new points; 1610, 17’ pull type chisel plow; 2210, 32 1/2’ field cult. w/4 bar harrow; IH 720, 6x ASR plow; (2) JD 845, 12R30” cultivators; JD 400, 30’ rotary hoe; White 271, 24’ rock flex disk; Lindsay 7 section drag; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: JD 115 stalk chopper; Demco Conquest 1100 gal., sprayer w/60’ boom, foamer, Raven 450 controller; Schweiss 3 pt, 8’ snowblower; Farm King 720, 7’, 3 pt rotary cutter; Hesston 3 pt., 6’ rotary cutter; IH 7’ trailer type sickle bar mowers; MDS pallet fork, fits JD Q.T. loader; ‘08 Parker 739 grain cart w/roll tarp, camera & grain diverter, 30.5x32; GRAVITY BOXES: Parker 2600 on gear; Parker 2500 on JD gear; Kilbros 350 on gear; Parker on gear w/poly auger; (2) Westfield MK100-61 augers w/swing hoppers; Westfield 80’-51’ auger; Grasshopper 721D, diesel lawn mower w/61” deck; ‘07 Honda Rancher ES400, 4x4, 4 wheeler, 460 miles; TRUCKS: ‘97 Ford F Series w/Cummins 8.3, 6 speed, twin screw, 262,000 miles w/Scott 20’ box & hoist; ‘80 Chevrolet 70, 427, 5&2, lift tag axle, 103,000 miles, approx. 30,000 on overhaul w/20’ steel box & hoist; ‘96 tandem axle 18’ flatbed trailer w/ramps; 2 wheel skidloader trailer; a small assortment of Shop Equipment, Shop Tools & Miscellaneous Farm Related Items.

For a Complete Listing and Photos - www.gehlingauction.com Terms: Cash or Good Check Day of Sale

Website: www.gehlingauction.com Email: gehling@gehlingauction.com

Complete dispersal of all large machinery, well kept, shedded and field ready.

SPECIAL LAND FOR RENT Tillable approx 650 acres of high productive tillable land- over 200+ bushels corn yield and with water!!

Robert, Caroline & Tom Leifield, Owners Sale conducted by HINES AUCTION SERVICE, 218 N Broadway, Ellsworth, WI 715-273-3377 (O) or 715-307-1275 (C) REGISTERED WISCONSIN AUCTIONEERS, JEFF HINES, #25-76 & JACK HINES, #25-05

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

FOR SALE: Rhino 3500, 3pt blade, 14, hyd tilt, angle & offset, $6,600.

507-525-2420

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Flare, 6-7x12 barge & gravity wagons, $250 to $2250. NI pull pickers 30”-38”. 712-2996608

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THE LAND, NOVEMBER 25, 2011

'65 JD 4020 dsl, ps, WF, 3pt; Farmall B tractor; O59 JD 530 tractor, 3pt, fenders, very nice; Hesston 10 stack hand; 1000 gal anhyd tank & gear; header transport trailer; Landpride 3pt 5 tiller, like new; JD F145 316 plow; JD 3pt 2 btm plow.

Koestler Farm Equipment 507-399-3006

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H&S 310 tandem axle manure spreader. Hyd end gate, good cond. $2,000.

715-370-2970 IH 720, 6 x 18, O.L.H. Plow, $4,000; JD 300, 2RW, corn picker, $1,750; DMI 1300, 7sk ripper, frt disks, $6,000.

Can deliver. (507) 330-3945 JD backhoe 310, new tires, ROPS, good buckets, ready to go, $16,500. 515-408-3122 Meyer 3245 V-Max manure spreader, sngl axle, auto oiler, 4 yrs old, exc cond. $7,900. 715-505-4427 NH150 skid steer. 1970 hrs, $11,000. (608)786-0713 Roller Mill Farm King #85, 8” chrome rollers, 150bu/hr, used 2 yrs, $2400. 641-4255478 We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910 Tractors

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'01 JD 6405 cab MFD, frt weights, $23,850.

(715)772-4255

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'73 Oliver 1755 w/ rebuilt injection pump. (507)854-3060

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Property is 2 miles West and 1 ⁄2 mile North of City of Frost

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FOR SALE: '00 JD 9200, 4 WD tractor, 24 spd, dif lock, 310hp. NEW ENGINE, MAJOR (have papers) 8 new 20.8/42R tires. $79,000. Call 507-381-1723 FOR SALE: '02 CIH STX325, 1810 hrs, 3pt, PTO, AccuSteer, 5 hyd, 380-90/54 tires set on 22”, exceptional cond, $131,500. 320-567-2336

THE LAND, NOVEMBER 25, 2011

GET YOUR PAWS ON THE ONE GIFT THAT REALLY REPRESENTS YOU AND YOUR WAY OF LIFE.

'96 JD 6400, cab, air & heat, 2WD, power quad, very good cond. $22,500 715-723-6381 Allied ldr 595S. Like new. $3,500. (715)933-1272

FOR SALE: '70 JD 4020; JD 3020 diesel.

(507)789-6750 FOR SALE: CIH MX210, MFD, good shape, 65% rubber, duals, 3 pt, PTO, wgts, high hrs, field ready, $55,000/OBO. 507-327-0858 FOR SALE: Fully restored '49 WD Allis Chalmers, next to new tires, new paint, wheel wgts, $4,000 OBO. 507-276-7572 FOR SALE: Have running motor for Allis Chalmers 190XT tractor; Have new overhauled motor for WD Allis Chalmers tractor. 507848-1701 or 507-236-8726

FOR SALE: JD 4455, 2WD, 0 hrs on eng, $29,900; Cockshutt 40PD & 50, $1,750 ea; JD 60, $2,500. 320-587-8220 FOR SALE: JD 4640 Quad, 18.4-42, 85%, cast duals, rock box, 5100 hrs, exc cond. $30,500. 507-829-5633 FOR SALE: MF 5455, 20 hrs, cab, 4WD, rock box, 2 valves, radial tires, air seat, power shuttle, 16spd.

List $86,733. Cash $51,500.

952-466-5538 FOR SALE: My nice 936 4WD Versatile tractor, 6980 hrs, nearly new tires, needs nothing. The most & best tractor you will find for $38,500. 320-212-1146 or 320905-7829

Kubota Tractor for sale. '85 Model L3750, 5 syl, 45hp dsl, 1285 hrs, used mostly to power-brush snow at airport, runs great, 4WD, BF900 frt ldr w/ lg bucketgreat for snow, 3pt hitch & PTO. Block heater. Like new bar-lugged & fluid filled rear tires, good frt tires. 2 yr old battery, open cab w/ windshield. Tongue w/ 2” ball. Near Wautoma. $13,900. Call 920-765-1289

155 HEAD HLSTEIN DAIRY CATTLE & MACHINERY

RETIREMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 2011 - 11 BLIZZARD DATE: DECEMBER 13TH

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1645 181ST ST. - HOLLAND, MN Directions: Go 1.5 mi. NE of Holland on Cty. Rd. 23 to 181st St., then go 3/4 mi. E or from Woodstock, MN go 7 mi. N on Cty. Rd. 18 to 181st St., then 1.5 mi. W

Auctioneers Note: Having run a dairy operation for 25 years, Mike & Julie are now retiring from milking

Sale Starts with Dairy Cattle then Machinery

Dairy Equipment: 2003 double-8 Parallel Blue Diamond Parlor; 10 hp Universal Blower Pump 80 Head of Dairy Cows/ w/variable speed drive; 16 75 Head of Dairy Heifers BouMatic units; 10 PolyDome calf hutches General Herd Information: Rolling herd Farm Machinery: 3025 - average 22,561#, 25 yrs Knight Reel Augie Feed DHIA & AI records; Wagon w/scale; 1140 Butterfat 3.7; Protein 3.1; Knight 400 bu. Manure SCC 250; Pipestone Vet Spreader w/tand. axle & Clinic monthly. Cows will slop gate; 725 Knight be TB tested & preg. liquid slinger manure checked. All vaccinations spreader w/tand. axle; current, 3 doses J5 - E Gehl 120 Grinder Mixer coli, w/scale Bovishield/Clostridium

OWNERS: MIKE & JULIE NELSON Home: 507-347-3204 • Cell: 507-215-1467 Auctioneers: John Goelz - Franklin - 507-557-8394 & Joe Wersal - Winthrop - 507-220-5561 Auctioneers: Matt Mages - New Ulm • Larry Mages - Lafayette • Joe Maidl - Lafayette Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service LLC Everything sold “AS IS” - Lunch & Restroom available on site

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LE CONSIGNMENT R ND E L ER A E D Thursday, December 29, 2011

Auction • 9:30 a.m.

Sale Site: Gehling Implement & Auction Co. • Preston, MN Selling: Tractors, Combines, Heads, Tillage Equipment, hay & Forage Equipment, Planters and all other types of Farm Machinery, Trucks, Trailers and all other Farm Related Items.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Thursday, December 8, 2011. To consign a single item, a complete Farm Line or for more information, call Gehling Auction Co., 1-800-770-0347 Website: www.gehlingauction.com Email: gehling@gehlingauction.com

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Ford 8N tractor, converted to 12V system, OH'd eng by implement dealer, new sleeves & carburetor, new hyd pump & hoses, 4 new tires, fluid filled rears, rear blade, front bucket, hyd up/down, tilt/return. $3,500.

Contact Richard at 715-723-2016

P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002

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FOR SALE: IH 1566 Black Stripe, 3605 act hrs, always shedded, tilt steering, dual PTO, $16,500; IH 666, gas, WF, 4660 act hrs, always shedded, 2pt hitch, 540 PTO, near new tires, $7,250.

507-251-9986 FOR SALE: JD 1010 utility tractor, complete OH. 715-760-2642

(800) 657-4665

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LARSON SALVAGE Good selection of tractor parts - New & Used All kinds of hay equipment, haybines, balers, choppers parted out.

New combine belts for all makes.

Swather canvases, round baler belting, used & new tires.

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CAMBRIDGE, MN 763-689-1179 We Ship Daily Visa and MasterCard Accepted

LARGE REGISTERED, PUREBRED AND HIGH GRADE BLACK ANGUS DISPERSAL FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND, 2011 11:00 AM

FOR CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT, THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE CENTRAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION FACILITY, 34412 COUNTY RD. 10, ALBANY, MN, EXIT INTERSTATE 94 AT ALBANY, MN AND FOLLOW SIGNS SOUTH TO SALE FACILITY ON COUNTY RD. 10

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205 HEAD OF VERY GOOD REGISTERED, PUREBRED AND HIGH GRADE BLACK ANGUS CATTLE OFFERING INDIVIDUALS FROM SOME OF THE GREATEST PROGRAMS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST, SCHAFFS, CARPENTER, SPICKLER, ASHLEY MEADOS ANGUS, AJ ANGUS AND OTHERS. SIRES INCLUDE BASIN MAX 602C, TEHEMA BANDO 155, N BAR EMULATION EXT, VERMILLION DATELINE 7978, CONNEALEY DATELINE AND OTHERS. COMPLETE VACCINATION PROGRAM, PG TESTED. FOR CATALOG / BROCHURE PH. 320-352-3803 OR 320-491-6528. SALE DAY PHONE 320-8452000 OR www.midamericanauctioninc.com INCLUDES: 87 FANCY BLACK ANGUS COWS EXPOSED JULY 4TH TO REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS, OVER 50 HEAD ARE 6 YEAR OLDS AND YOUNGER 47 REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS, EXPOSED TO SITZ ALLIANCE SON ON 7-4-11 42 FANCY 2011 REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: SOME AI SIRED BY HOOVER DAM, OBJECTIVE AND IMAGEMAKER 29 SPRING 2011 HERD SIRE PROSPECTS, SOME BY HOOVER DAM, OBJECTIVE AND IMAGEMAKER.)

FLOWERS ANGUS RANCH OWNERS PH. 320-491-6528 MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. INC. AL WESSEL - LIC. #77-60 • PH. 320-547-2206 • KEVIN WINTER - LIC. #77-18 • PH. 320-760-1593

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FARM EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, DEC. 3rd • 9:30 AM • RACINE, MN LOCATED: 15 miles South of Rochester, MN on Hwy 63

Holiday Turkey Drawings & 4H Bake Sale Tractors, loaders, skid loaders, plows, disks, stalk choppers, spreaders, hay equip., wagons, all types of farm equip., plus 100 collector toys & misc.

Open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Consignments also accepted sale morning View full listing, photos, & late consignments on our website at: suessauction.com OR at midwestauction.com

SUESS AUCTION & IMPLEMENT 19 FIRST STREET NE, RACINE, MN 55967

507-378-2222

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Steffes Auction Calendar 2011 For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: www.steffesauctioneers.com Opening November 18 & Closing November 28: IQBID Bauer Tool, St. Paul, MN, Machine Shop Liquidation of Complete tool & Die Dispersal Opening November 21 & Closing December 5: IQBID Tri-State Striing, West Fargo, ND, Trucks, Traiers, Striping & Other Equipment & Much More!

Opening November 23rd & Closing December 12th: IQBID Renstrom-Berndt Toy Auction, Litchfield, MN, Very Nice Collection of Farm Toys, Trucks & Cars Wednesday, November 30th @ 10 AM: AgIron 59 Consignment Event, West Fargo, ND, Large Multi-Ring Event Selling Tractors, Combines, Heads, Trucks, Semis, Tillage, Construction Equipment & Much More. Advertising Deadline: Friday, November 4th Friday, December 2 @ 11 AM: Thurlow Welding & Machine, Fargo, ND, TrueNorth has consolidated operations & is selling remaining assets as well sa items from TrueNorth Steel Opening December 2 & Closing December 15: IQBID Park River Implement, Park River, Rolla & Cando, ND, locations Wednesday, December 7 @ 10 AM: Mark & LuAnn Brodshaug, Horace, ND, Farm Liquidation, Late Model JD Equipment Thursday, December 8 @ 10 AM: Twete Inc., Devils Lake, ND, Inventory Reduction Thursday, December 22nd @ 10 AM: AgIron 27 Consignment Event, Litchfield, MN, Multi-Ring Event Selling Tractors, Combines, Heads, Semis, Trucks, Tillage, Construction, Hay & Livestock, & Much More! Advertising Deadline: Friday, November 18th Wednesday, December 28th @ 10 AM: Tom Kruger Family Farms, Plainview, MN, Large Farm Auction with Late Model Cat. Equipment, Combines, Tractors, Track Tractors, Loader, Planters, Tillage & Much More!

Thursday, December 29: Joseph Feldman Farm Auction, paynesville, MN Farm Auction

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR '94 CIH 1020, 17 ½' bean PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, head, 3” cut, poly skid 55, 50 Series & newer tracplate, exc cond, shedded, tors, AC-all models, Large $6,000. 712-229-2033 Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage FOR SALE: '93 JD 9500, duals, Vittetoe spreader, 715-673-4829 grain ext, nice machine, Specializing in most AC used also JD 843 cornhead, JD tractor parts for sale. Now 925 bean head, trailers parting out WD, 190XT, avail. Please call for de#200 & D-17 tractors. Rosentails. Must sell, health reaberg Tractor Salvage 507sons. 507-210-0735 848-1701 or 507-236-8726 FOR SALE: Combine HeadWE HAVE PARTS! Parts er Transports. 2 Wheel, 4 for Tractors, Combines, Wheel & Caster Wheed Machinery, Hay Equipmodels. Brackets sold sepament, and more... All rately to build your own. makes & Models. Used, Satisfaction guaranteed! new, rebuilt, aftermarket.

(320)563-4145 or (320)808All States Ag Parts 7644 Call: 877-530-4430 to reach Ask for Denny! the store nearest you!

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DAMAGED GRAIN STATE-WIDE We pay top dollar for your damaged grain.

We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains.

Trucks and Vacs available.

Immediate response anywhere.

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FOR SALE: Gleaner R60, All kinds of New & Used farm equipment – disc chisenclosed rotor, good cond.

(320) 352-2484 els, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, FOR SALE: JD 9750STS, feed mills, discs, balers, 3300 eng/1981 sep hrs, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 20.8x38 duals, RWD, hopper topper, yield monitor, long Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, Glencoe 7400; Field Cults auger, single pt hookup, under 30': JD 980, small $126,000; JD 630F bean grain carts & gravity boxes head, full finger auger, sin300-400 bu. Finishers under gle pt hookup, $21,500; JD 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chop444 cornhead, (2) 9x16 pers; Nice JD 215 & 216 thrower racks; (2) H&S flex heads; JD 643 corngravity boxes. 320-510-0468 heads Must be clean; JD corn planters, 4-6-8 row.

FOR SALE: Unverferth 9200 715-299-4338 grain cart, 1,000 bu. Diamond tires, good cond, hyd. WANTED TO BUY: Solid, Kit sold separate. 218-770reliable portable grain dry8484 er & 14' silo unloader. Also need Leyland tractor front Tillage Equip 039 suitcase wgts. 715-296-2162

USED DRYERS

USED AUGERS

(2) 380 BEHLEN, 1 Ph., 12”X71’ MAYRATH LP SWINGAWAY 700 BEHLEN, 3 Ph., 10”X61’ MAYRATH DOUBLE BURNER SWINGAWAY HOPPER TANKS 10”X71’ MAYRATH SWINGAWAY BEHLEN 1600 BUSHEL 8”X57’ KEWANEE PTO BEHLEN 2800 BUSHEL 14,750 GALLON LP TANK We carry a full line of Behlen & Delux dryer parts; Mayrath and Hutch augers parts.

Large inventory of welda sprockets, hubs, bearings, chain & pulleys.

See us for your Fall Farm needs

Our annual year end auction will be held at the Wieman Auction Facility at 44628 SD Hwy 44 located from Marion SD 1 mile south and 1/2 mile west on:

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH • 9:00 CST Lunch by Presbyterian Church Ladies TRACTORS – SKID LOADERS – FORKLIFTS - COLLECTOR TRACTORS VINTAGE MACHINERY 4x4’s: ‘06 JD 9420, CAH, 24 Sp, 4400 hrs, Bareback, 4 hyd., 710 metrics; ‘85 CIH 4694, CAH, 4420 hrs; ‘78 Stieger ST 251; ‘76 Versatile 700, CAH, Cummins repower; MFD’S & 2WD: JD 7810, MFD, PQ w/ LHR, 4200 hrs.; JD 7710 PQ w/LHR, 2WD, 6400 hrs; ‘95 JD 8200 MFD, 6500 hrs, 18x46 duals; ‘93 JD 7700, PQ, 2WD; ‘94 JD 7600, PQ, 2WD, 5000 hrs; ‘84 JD 4450 MFD, PS, 6500 hrs; ‘88 JD 4250 CAH, 8000 hrs, QR; ‘86 JD 4250 CAH, QR w/JD 158 Ldr; ‘79 JD 4840 CAH, PS, 9000 hrs, 18x42 duals; ‘75 JD 4630 CAH, QR; ‘99 JD 7210 MFD, PQ, 8200 hrs w/JD 740 SL Ldr; ‘05 JD 6420 PQ w/JD 740 Ldr; ‘94 JD 7400, PQ, 2WD w/JD 720 Ldr; ‘93 JD 6400 MFD, PQ, 4241 hrs w/JD 640 Ldr; ‘80 JD 4640, QR; JD 4020 D., WF; ‘85 JD 4850, MFD, 8650 hrs.; Duetz Allis 9130, MFD, CAH, 3500 hrs; AC 185 D., 5000hrs.; ‘05 CIH, JX85, MFD, CAH, 2000 hrs.; ‘08 Case IH Puma 165 MFD, 3000 hrs, w/Case IH 770 loader; ‘08 Case IH 140 Maxxum MFD, 2500 hrs., w/GB760 loader; ‘07 Case IH 125 Maxxum, MFD, 2400 hrs., Case IH loader; JD 8100 CAH, 2WD (bad trans); JD 4840 tractor, (mechanic special); ‘98 CIH MX 120 MFD w/GB 760 Ldr; ‘98 NH 8970 MFD, SS, 5400 hrs; ‘94 NH 8670 MFD, SS, 9200 hrs; ‘04 CIH MXU 125 MFD, 6650 hrs w/Miller PL3 Ldr; ‘04 MF 491 MFD w/Ldr, 2200 hrs; IH 1086; IHC 1466; Case 2294 CAH, 5600 hrs, sharp; CIH 5240 MFD, CAH; ‘94 CIH 7240 MFD, 9500 hrs, 6 new tires; AC 6080 MFD, CAH w/Miller Ldr; Case IH 5140 MFD, w/Dual 255 loader; IHC 1586; JD 3010, Gas, WF, w/JD 48 loader; Ford 3000 D., WF utility; Ford 4000 Gas, WF utility; MF 135 D. WF; MF 50 Gas, WF; MF 85 Gas, WF, w/Koyker loader; ‘62 JD 3010 Gas; Ford 3400, WF w/loader; Oliver 1755 D., WF; 2 – JD 4320 D., WF; JD 3020 Gas, WF, 6600 hrs; IHC 806 Gas, WF w/loader; SKID LOADERSFORKLIFTS-BACKHOE-CONSTRUCTION: ‘09 NH C185 Track skid loader, CAH, 235 hrs, like new; ‘07 Case 445 CT Track skid loader, CAH, 2200 hrs.; ‘93 Bobcat 753 D. skid loader; Bobcat 642B skid loader; Bobcat 700 Gas skid loader; Rounder L600 Gas skid loader; Hydro Mac 8C Gas skid loader; JCB 185H skid loader (burned wiring); White 50 Gas forklift; CAT 5000 lb LP Gas forklift; Mitsubishi #3500 LP gas forklift; 70’s Wabco Maintainer, 12’ blade, Detroit engine; Marks 8000 lb 42’ Telehandler forklift; Gradall 8000 lb 34’ Telehandler forklift 4x4; Koyker KB800C backhoe; COLLECTOR TRACTORS – MACHINERY: Cockshutt 1850 D., Wheatland; Cockshutt 1800 D. Wheatland; 2 - Cockshutt 1750 D. Wheatlands; Cockshutt 1650 D. Wheatland; Cockshutt 570 D. Wheatland; Cockshutt 560 D. Wheatland; Cockshutt 550 Gas Wheatland; Cockshutt 20; Silver King 42 Gas; ‘67 JD 4020 D., restored; JD 4020 D. Std.; JD 3020 D., WF; JD 4020 LP gas, PS; JD 830 D; JD 70 D. Standard; JD 70 Gas, NF; JD 60 Hi Crop; JD 50-NF; JD 60-NF; JD 3 pt for 70; ‘41 JD B; JD AR Unstyled, nice; IHC 450 D., Hi Crop; IHC W4 Gas, Wheatland; IHC 560 D. Wheatland; IHC Super W6 Wheatland; IHC 706 D., Wheatland; IHC Super MTA gas, WF; ‘41 IHC H; ‘41 IHC M; IHC TD6 Crawler; ‘69 IHC 656 D., Hydro, WF, 6625 hrs w/ Miller loader; IHC 460 D., WF, Cab, Dual 320 loader; MMU for parts; MM LTZ; 48 JD A; 40 MM R; ‘47 AC WC; IHC 656 Gas, WF; AC WD; AC WD 45; AC D 17, Series 4; IHC M w/Dual loader; ‘52 Ford 8N; ‘47 IHC B w/ Artzway belly mower; AC WD 45; Coop E4, WF; IHC M w/F10 loader; Ford 9N w/loader; IHC 340 Gas; JD 430 UT; 2 - JD 40, WF; ‘49 Coop E3; MF TO35, WF; MF 90 D Wheatland; 2 – Ford Major D.; Oliver 88 D; Oliver 88 Gas, Hi Crop; Oliver 77 WF, nice; IHC A w/mted cult.; AC WD; IHC M w/Dual Ldr; MM - Z, Gas; AC - C, restored; IHC W4 Standard; Ford 961, WF w/1 arm loader; 54 IH Super H; MM wide front (U or UB); MM fenders; Servis PT terrace plow; JD 4B rollover plow; IHC 9’ disk; IHC 2 pt plows (2 & 4B); JD 4M plow, 2B; JD 3 pt 3B plow; JD 22 roller mill; JD walking plow; Ford 2RW cult.; IHC #8-3B plow; AC plow; Coop 2x14 PT plow; JD #44 plow, 2x14; JD #52 plow, 2x14; JD pony packer w/press drill; SP SPRAYER - COMBINES – HEADS – GRAIN CARTS – WAGONS – GRAIN HANDLING 2006 CIH SPX 3310 SP sprayer, 1000 gal., 90’ boom, 1147 hrs, active suspension, nice; 2000 JD 9650 STS duals, loaded, 2000/3000 hrs.; ‘96 JD 9600 duals, 2200/3300; ‘95 JD 9600 duals, 42”, GS, 2300/3400; JD 9510 CM, 1700 sep hrs, nice; 4 – JD 9500’s (89,90,93,94); ‘96 JD 9400; JD 9410; JD Combines: (8820’s, 7720’s, 6620’s, 6620 side hill, 4400); CIH Combines; ‘87 1660, 5400 hrs; ‘88 – 1620, 2202 hrs.); 2 - ‘81 Gleaner M combines; Amadas Magnum Fource M9997 PTB bean combine w/15’ PU head; Case IH corn heads: 1044’s, 1063’s, 1083’s, 2208, 883, Case IH flex heads: ‘08 - 2020, 35’, ‘03 & ‘05 - 2020, 30’, (3) – 1020, 30’, (2) – 1020, 25’, (3) – 1020, 20’; JD corn heads:1293’s, 893’s, 843’s, 643’s, 644, 444’s; JD flex heads: ‘07 – 635, 04 – 630, 930F, 930’s, 925F, 925’s, 920’s, 224, 220, 216, 213; Gleaner LM 320 flex, 20’ & Gleaner LM 6RN CH;Gleaner LM dummy head; CIH 1015 w/6 B. PU; IHC 810 dummy head; 4 belt PU; New MD Studking 32’ & 38’ header trailers; GRAIN CARTS – WAGONS – AUGERS & GRAIN VACS: Kinze 1040 grain cart, 1000 bu w/tracks, scale, sharp; J & M 450 grain cart; A&L 650 grain cart; Big 12 grain cart, 450 bu; Hieder 310 auger wagon; Demco 350 gravity box w/gear; 2 – J & M 350 gravity boxes; Parker 6250 gravity box w/gear; 8 – gravity boxes w/gears; Handlair 3100 grain vac; ConveyAir 6006 grain vac; Feterl augers: 13”x32’, 8”x31’, 10”x71’, 8”x34’, Wheathart 10”x31’; Farmking 7”x35’; ‘08 Westfield 13x111 auger w/swing hopper, sharp; Darrel Gors Estate – Centerville SD will sell: MF 2705 CAH Tractor, 4400 hrs (reverse is out); Oliver 1850 D., WF, 3 pt w/Koyker K5 loader; Oliver 1850 D. cab, runs – clutch stuck; IHC 460 Gas, NF; MF 85 Gas Tractor, for parts; JD 38 Mower, 9’ bar; flare box; 2 – running gears; JD AW disk, 13’; bale fork; Schwartz WF for 460; Clarence Verhey 605-231-0494 has discontinued his trucking business and will sell: 2001 Freightliner FLD 120 w/sleeper, 475 Cat, 10C trans, 900K; 2008 SDI 43’ side dump, triple axle, air ride, roll tarp, aux. hitch for pup, 1 owner; 2001 IHC 9100, ISM Cummins, 2,000 miles on Eng. OH, 8LL trans w/2 steerable tag axles and 18’ aluminum gravel box; 1997 Western Star Detroit Eng., 10C trans, steerable tag w/16’ steel gravel box; 1999 Western Star Day Cab, Detroit Eng., 13 speed, steerable tag; 2001 Western Star Day Cab, Cat 475, 18 speed, heavy hauler, 400K; 1981 Kalyn Siebert 42’x120” Lowboy 100 ton trailer, 3 axle; 151⁄2’ steel gravel box w/tarp & hoist; Harnisch Estate will sell: 46 JD B w/fenders, not running, sharp; 47 JD A, NF, not running; AC 780 cutter w/2RW CH, sharp; 68 MM 2RW, PT picker, sharp; Case A6 PT combine, sharp; Cockshutt 12’ PT swather; Owattona 205 elevator, 46’; IHC 153 cult, 4RW; JD #555 H PT 3 x 14 plow; DB 15’ disk; Plus a Large Assortment of Loaders, Forage & Hay Equipment, Feeding & Manure Equipment, Planters - 8 to 36 Row, Drills - 13’ to 42’, Tillage Equipment, Machinery, Cars, Pickups, Semis, Trucks & Trailers

MARION SD 605-648-3111 or 1-800-251-3111 AUCTION SITE: 605-648-3536 or 1-888-296-3536 EVENINGS: Derek Wieman 605-660-2135 Mike Wieman 605-297-4240 Ryan Wieman 605-648-2970 Kevin Wieman 605-648-3439 Richard Wieman 605-648-3264 Gary Wieman 605-648-3164 For a detailed ad and some pictures call our office or visit our website at: www.wiemanauction.com • e-mail address: wiemanauction@yahoo.com

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Auctioneers Note: A portion of the Auction will be available on Proxibid.com for online bidding with a 21⁄2% buyers premium with a max of $ 750.00 per item. Another large interesting sale! Older Machinery sells at 9:00 AM sharp with 2 auction rings all day. At 11:00 a 3rd auction ring will sell most trucks-vehicles-related items. South Dakota sales tax will be charged. This ad is subject to additions and deletions. All consignments must have been approved by the Wieman’s. We have excellent loading and unloading equipment. We appreciate your business. We are in our 62nd year of selling. Honest and fair treatment to all. Financing and trucking available. Sorry we are full! Come prepared to Buy! If you are driving a good distance – call to make sure your item is here. (Welcome to the “Machinery Mall of South Dakota”).

WIEMAN LAND & AUCTION CO., INC. (SINCE 1949) 1409 Silver Street E. Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3726 massopelectric.com

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13 Shank GREAT PLAINS WANTED: AC B power unit.

763-682-3160 #5113, TURBO-CHISEL (Heavy Duty) w/ Reel Like Wanted: Braking plow, 1 furrow, for 350 Farmall tracNew. MC 15 Ft (6-30) tor. (715)468-2848 Shredder Excellent Cond.

319-347-6677 Can Deliver WANTED: J.D. 213 flex head, stainless & poly.

FOR SALE: JD field cultiva(651) 257-4756 tor, model 2210, '09, 45.5', 1200 acres on unit, $46,500. WANTED: JD 4055 or 4255 507-276-7572 2WD tractor w/ cab, very good cond. Call 651-564-0606 M&W #1465 5 Shank Earthmaster, (New Disc WANTED: Later model culBlades), Good Cond. MC 15 timulcher, approx 15' wide.

Ft (6-30) Shredder Excel(715)263-2365 lent Cond. Farm King 13x36 041 Auger for Elec. 319-347-6138 Spraying Equip Can Deliver FOR SALE: Schaben 8500 seRetired Dealer has assortries sprayer, 1500 gal tank, ment of throw-away plow 100 gal rinse tank, TeeJet 3 shares 12" to 18". way nozzle bodies, 450 CZ 9411 Hwy 173, Raven, 5 shut offs, 90' boon, Tomah, WI, 54660 $22,000/ Call 507-829-6844 608-372-5204 anytime.

LARGE MACHINERY AUCTION TRACTORS – SKID LOADERS – COLLECTOR TRACTORS – COMBINES HEADS – FORAGE-HAY-FEEDING EQUIPMENT – PLANTERS ASST. MACHINERY – TRUCKS – CARS – PICKUPS - TRAILERS

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Case IH 50 stalk chopper 4 DMI 2500, 5 shank, 3 pt., like new, always shedded. 320wheels, original knives on 583-3131 first side. 1,000 rpm. 1 Owner. Exc. Cond. $3250.

Machinery Wanted 040 (507)534-3481

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AGIRON 59 CONSIGNMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011

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SALE TIME: 10:00 AM

LOCATION: Red River Valley Fairgrounds, on the west edge of West Fargo, ND, I-94, Exit 343 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with two live online rings powered by IQBID.com. Registration, terms & details at www.steffesauctioneers.com. Equipment removal by Friday, December 2, unless other arrangements are made. This is a very condensed listing!

Hauling and loading are available. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at (701) 237-9173 or (800) 726-8609.

TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS 2004 JD 9420T, 4 hyd., radar, GreenStar ready, buddy seat, wide swing drawbar, 36" tracks at 50%, (26) front weights, 4,323 hrs., S/NRW9420T903107 1995 Caterpillar Challenger 45, 16 spd. powershift, 3 hyd., return flow, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, front weights, 25" belts, shows 4,828 hrs., S/N1DR00315 2008 Case-IH 485 Steiger, Deluxe cab, powershift, 4 hyd., diff lock, integrated AutoTrac, TrimblePro 6000, 800/70R38 metric duals, 2,400 hrs., S/N110346 2010 JD 9630, powershift, deluxe cab, Active seat, 4 hyd., Auto Trac ready, diff lock front & rear, HD greaseable steering pins, motor seal drain kit, xenon lights, (4) 165 lb. & (12) 450 lb. rear wheel weights, 800/70R38 tires, 90% rubber, 992 hrs., S/NRW9630PCAP016351 2008 JD 9530, Deluxe cab, Active seat, buddy seat, powershift, 4 hyd., diff lock, integrated AutoTrac, HID lights, electric power adj. mirrors, weight pkg., 800/70R38 metric duals, 1,975 hrs., S/N4371 2003 Case-IH STX275, 16 spd. powershift, 4 hyd, return flow, 3 pt., PTO, Accusteer, 18.4x32 duals deep tread 70%, 3,575 hrs., S/NJBE0100175 1993 Ford 946, 855 Cummins, 12 spd. gear, 4 hyd., 520/85R42 tires, 50% rubber, 6,044 hrs., clean inside & out, S/ND93095 1998 JD 9400, 24 spd., 4 hyd., diff lock, radar, Greenstar ready, 6,431 hrs., S/N1215 1992 JD 8960, 24 spd., 4 hyd., diff lock, 750/60R42 duals, 10,849 hrs., S/N4397 1991 JD 8960, 12 spd. gear, 4 hyd., diff lock, 20.8-42 duals, 55% rubber, 10,703 hrs., S/N2586 1991 JD 8960, 24 spd., 4 hyd., 3 pt., diff lock, 520/85R42 duals, 85% rubber, 10,000 plus hrs., S/N2587 1989 Case-IH 9170, powershift, 4 hyd., excellent 20.8-42 duals, farmer-owned 1986 JD 8650, quad range, 4 hyd., diff lock, 20.8-38 duals, 7,544 hrs., S/N8182 1984 Versatile 875, candy stripe, 20.8-38 duals, farmer-owned MFWD & 2WD TRACTORS 1994 JD 7400, MFWD, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 2008 JD 740 loader, joystick, grapple, 18.4-38 singles, 13.6R28 fronts, shows 8,634 hrs., S/NRW7400H001289 1985 JD 4650, quad range, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, diff lock, 1000 PTO, 18.4-42 press steel duals, 11:00-16 fronts, 8,403 hrs., S/N10706 1985 JD 4650, quad range, 3 hyd., power beyond, 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, diff lock, 14.9-46 duals, 10,516 hrs., S/N13389 1980 JD 4840, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, diff lock, 1000 PTO, 14.9-46 singles, 11:00-16 fronts, S/N9174 1975 JD 4430, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540 PTO, 11:00-16 fronts, 18.4-38 rears, 30% rubber, 10,161 hrs., S/N4430H043200R 1968 JD 4020, row crop, gas, 2 hyd., 3 pt., S/N187560R 1979 Case 2470, 12 spd. powershift, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 18.4-34 duals, 7,109 hrs., S/N8826252

1984 IHC 5288, 2WD, 4 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 14.9-38 singles, 9,821 hrs., S/N5407 LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS IHC 460 industrial gas utility w/loader, runs good Dual 3100 quick tach loader, mounts for JD 4320 JD 720 loader, 7-1/2' bucket, JD mounts Bucket mount pallet forks Backhoe to fit IHC 460 ANTIQUE TRACTORS & RELATED ITEMS JD 820, diesel, power steering, electric start, 2 hyd., Wheatland, 18.4-34 tires, 60% rubber, no PTO or 3 pt., shows 8,031 hrs., restored, S/N820067 1948 AC WC, narrow front, PTO, S/N171914 AC B, electric start, Woods LS59 belly mower, 5', good rear rubber, new battery, S/NB53998 IHC M, PTO, wheel weights, Farmhand loader, grapple fork & snow bucket IHC H, narrow front, S/N197722 JD D, wide front, unstyled, spoke rears, S/N72358, not running but free JD AR, late model, for project 1950 MM ZAN, adj. wide front, hyd., PTO, S/N85008179 Ford 4 cyl. stationary engine, not running Horse-drawn bobsled, steel, wide track JD COMBINES 2009 JD 9870, STS, Contourmaster, Deluxe controls, 5 spd. Power Torque, high cap. unload, Premier cab, fine cut chopper, power tailboard, power heated mirrors, integrated AutoTrac, Intelligent power management, 1,070 sep. hrs., S/N731386 2010 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, Deluxe controls, Hi Torque, high cap. unload, Touchset adj., integrated AutoTrac, fine cut chopper, Y&M, 20.8-42 straddle duals, 650 sep. hrs., 973 engine hrs.

2010 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, Deluxe controls, Hi Torque, high cap. unload, Touchset adj., integrated AutoTrac, fine cut chopper, Y&M, 20.8-42 straddle duals, 758 sep. hrs., 1,072 engine hrs., S/N738266 2009 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, Deluxe controls, HID lights, Touchset controls, Mauer bin ext., fine cut chopper, high unload pkg., integrated AutoTrac, 520/85R42 straddle duals, 28L-26 rears, 745 sep. hrs., 1,054 engine hrs., S/N732407 2008 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, Premier cab, deluxe header control w/HHS, Auto Trac ready, hyd. fore/aft, AHH, RS, straw chopper, chaff spreader, grain loss monitor, Yield monitor, rock trap, long unloading auger, 909 sep. hrs., 1,595 engine hrs., engine OH 512 hrs. ago, S/NH09770S726980 2005 JD 9760, STS, Contourmaster, Deluxe controls, Y&M, high cap. unload, fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 singles, 28L-26 rears, 3,038 sep. hrs., S/N711497 2004 JD 9760, STS, Contourmaster, Deluxe controls, Y&M, high cap. unload, grain tank ext., Touchset, high cap. lift cyl., fine cut chopper, round bar concave, Hi Torque variable speed feeder house drive, 18.4-42 straddle duals, 18.4-26 rears, 2,316 sep. hrs., S/N706126 2000 JD 9750, STS, Level Land, Deluxe controls, long auger, fine cut chopper, Y&M, 30.5-32 singles, 3,511 sep. hrs., 5,101 engine hrs., S/N685986 2002 JD 9650, STS, Contourmaster, Deluxe controls, grain tank ext., Y&M, fine cut chopper, long auger, 18.4-42 straddle duals,

2,929 sep. hrs., 4,181 engine hrs., S/N695851 2000 JD 9650, Walker, Deluxe controls, Y&M monitor, long auger, chaff spreader, 30.5-32 singles, 2,388 sep. hrs., 3,127 engine hrs., S/N685427 2000 JD 9650, STS, Level Land, Deluxe controls, Y&M, long auger, fine cut chopper, 30.5-32 singles, 16.9-26 rears, 3,360 sep. hrs., S/N686281 1999 JD 9610, Contourmaster, DHH, fore/aft, reel speed, JD chaff spreader, long auger, bin ext., 30.5-32 singles, 16.9-26 rears, 3,600 sep. hrs., 4,350 engine hrs., S/N681819 1999 JD 9610, Greenstar, AutoTrac ready, TSR fine cut chopper, Crary Cyclone chaff spreader, 20.8-38 duals, 2,698 sep. hrs., 3,774 engine hrs., water pump changed every 1,500 hrs., items replaced in spring of 2011 include tailings & return chains, grain tank auger, feeder chain & sprockets, A/C pump, rasp bars, S/N681084 1997 JD 9600, Contourmaster, DHH, fore/aft, RS, Data Center, AgLeader Y&M, chaff spreader, long auger, bin ext., feeder house dust eliminator, 20.8-38 duals, 16.9-26 rears, 2,376 sep. hrs., 3,686 engine hrs.

1993 JD 9600, fore/aft, RS, chaff spreader, long auger, 30.5-32 singles, 14.9-26 rears, 4,109 sep. hrs., 5,978 engine hrs., S/N651347 1989 JD 9600, hyd. fore/aft, AHH, RS, chopper, chaff spreader, grain loss monitor, long unloading auger, 3,513 sep. hrs., 5,060 engine hrs., S/NH09600X632031 1990 JD 9500, RS, rear wheel drive, long auger, TSR fine cut chopper, 24.5-32 singles, 2,716 sep. hrs., 4,039 engine hrs., S/N638974 CASE-IH, LEXION, NH & GLEANER COMBINES 2005 Case-IH 8010, FX rotor, chopper, spreader, rock trap, header height, long unload auger, yield monitor, Field Tracker, hopper ext., single pt. hookup, axle ext., 18.4-42 fronts, 65% rubber, 480/70R30 rears, 55% rubber, 1,535 sep. hrs., 2,431 engine hrs., S/NHAJ106127 2004 Case-IH 8010, AFX rotor, chopper, rock trap, rock drum, header height, long unload auger, Field Tracker, Pro 600 color monitor, single pt. hookup, 900/60R32 fronts, 70% rubber, 480/70R30 rears, 75% rubber, 1,411 sep. hrs., 2,115 engine hrs., S/NHAJ105407 2000 Case-IH 2388, specialty rotor, chopper, spreader, rock trap, Mauer hopper ext., rock drum, axle ext., header height control, grain loss monitor, Y&M monitor, Field Tracker, bubble up auger, set on 22" rows, 420/80R46 duals, 480R24 rears, 2,315 sep. hrs., 3,092 engine hrs., S/N267757 1998 Case-IH 2388, specialty rotor, AHHC, large wire concaves, chopper, rock trap, spreader, Mauer hopper ext., 21" unload auger, halogen lights, 30.5-32 Goodyear singles, 95% rubber, 14.9-24 Goodyears, 60% rubber, 2,736 sep. hrs., 3,575 engine hrs., S/NJJC0198474 1987 Case-IH 1680, 1,000 hrs. on complete new motor, one season on unload auger & tube, 6,900 hrs., S/NJJC0333088 2001 Lexion 480, hydro, CEBIS computer, auto contour, electric sieve adj., Y&M, 24' unloading auger, 3 cyl. feeder house lift, grain tank ext., chopper, corn kit, 20.8-42 duals, 600/55R26 rears, 1,200 sep. hrs, 1,800 engine hrs.

2003 NH CR970, Terrain Tracer, rock trap, long unload auger, Y&M monitor, spreader, folding grain tank ext., single pt. hookup, 900/60R42 fronts, 28L-26 rears, 1,650 sep. hrs., 2,018 engine hrs., S/N100315

1999 NH TR99, Terrain Tracer, AHH, fore/aft, 3rd lift cyl., hopper ext., fine cut chopper 1999 Gleaner R62, hyd. fore/aft, RS, grain loss & yield monitors, mapping system, power RWD, rock trap, chopper, straw spreader, long unloading auger, 1,562 sep. hrs., 1,974 engine hrs., S/NR6269135 1989 Gleaner R60, hyd. fore/aft, AHH, rock trap, chopper, straw spreader, 2,283 sep. hrs., 3,146 engine hrs., S/NR60K15815118988 FLEX HEADS Lexion Claas F540, 40' (2) 2010 JD 635, poly skids, 70 Series drives, S/N736737 & S/N736738 2009 JD 635, poly skids, stubble lights, 70 Series drives, S/N730804 2007 JD 635, poly skids, stubble lights, 60 Series drives, S/N721375 2004 JD 635, poly skids, 60 Series drives, S/N707006 2004 JD 635, poly skids, stubble lights, 50 Series drives, S/N706893 2004 JD 630, poly skids, 60 Series drives, S/N705957 2003 JD 930, poly snouts, S/N701702 2001 JD 930F, 30', Crary air reel, SCH Gold cutting system, full finger, S/N697711 2001 JD 925F, full finger, fore/aft, poly, stubble lights, Crary air reel, S/N692124 1998 JD 930, poly skids, fore/aft, 100 Series drives, S/N676800 1997 JD 930, poly skids, 100 Series drives, S/N672432 1997 JD 930, poly, fore/aft, stubble lights 1995 JD 930, poly skids, fore/aft, 100 Series drives, S/N661885 1992 JD 930, poly skids, 100 Series drives, S/N646278 2005 Case-IH 2020, 30', S/NCBJ020187 2004 Case-IH 1020, 30', S/N350186 1999 Case-IH 1020, 25', S/NJJC0320663 1996 Agco Gleaner 525, 25', S/N254498 DRAPER HEADS (2) 2010 JD 635 draper platforms, 70 Series drives, finger reel, slow speed transport, S/N735842 & S/N736114 CORN & OTHER HEADS 2004 Geringhoff Rotadisc corn head, 12x22", HDP, Headsight, auto header, Contourmaster, 60 Series hookups, S/N912141222 IHC conv. corn head, 12x22", poly, knife rolls 2000 JD 1293 corn head, 12x30", knife rolls, Contour drives, stubble lights, 60 Series hookups, oil drive, S/N690756 MF conversion corn head, 12x22", knife rolls, 1183 row units, steel, fits MF or Challenger rotary combines IHC 810 edible bean head, 20', (2) Sund pickups, screen bottoms GRAIN CARTS 2007 J&M 1325 GrainStorm grain cart, on tracks, roll tarp, 1,325 bu. scale, safety chains 2007 Brent 1194 grain cart, roll tarp, scale, 18.4-42 tandem duals, S/N23720113 2003 Brent 1084 grain cart, roll tarp, 18.4-42 tandem duals, new vertical auger in 2011 2002 Unverferth 8200 grain cart, 850 bu., corner auger, roll tarp, Firestone 30.5-32 diamond tires, single owner Killbros 1200 grain cart, 850 bu., new tires, roll tarp, box ext.

Killbros 1160 grain cart, tarp, 24.5-32 tires, seen only 20,000 bu., S/NDS2290118 1998 Brent 874 grain cart, scale, 22" space, 18.4-38 duals Brent 772 grain cart, corner auger, 32" ag tires,

green Brent 672 grain cart, roll tarp, 30.5-32 tires, nice condition J-Craft grain cart, 550 bu., side auger, roll tarp, 24.5-32 rubber Bradford 644 grain cart, 600 bu., side auger, roll tarp, 23.1-26 diamond tires EZ Trail grain cart, 475 bu., 1000 PTO SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS 2007 Freightliner Columbia 120, 58" mid-roof sleeper, 12.8 liter Mercedes, 435 hp, 10 spd., air ride, engine brake, 3:42 ratio, 220" WB, tilt, AC, cruise, miles in the 600,000's, white 2007 Freightliner Columbia 120, 70" mid-roof XT sleeper, 12.8 liter Mercedes, 450 hp, automatic, air ride, engine brake, 3:42 ratio, 234" WB, tilt, A/C, cruise, 22.5 tires, yellow 2001 IHC 9200I, condo, standup bunk, auto shift, air ride, air slide, diff lock, heated power mirrors, cruise, jake, 226” WB, 22.5 tires, shows 937,267 miles 2000 Freightliner Columbia, condo, 430 hp Detroit, 10 spd., diff lock, cruise, jake brake, power & heated mirrors, miles unknown 2000 Kenworth T600, Aerodyne 72" sleeper, 12.7 liter 60 Series Detroit, 430 hp, 10 spd.

Eaton, 230" WB, 3:55 gear ratio, wet kit/PTO, headache rack, AliArc bumper, (2) 100 gal. fuel tanks, 11-22.5 like new rubber on aluminum, new brakes Fall 2010, new injectors Aug. 2010, new rear ends March/April 2011, dark blue 2000 Kenworth W900, 60” sleeper, tri-axle with lift tag, Cummins ISX 450 hp, 10 spd. autoshift, 260” wheelbase, 895,000 miles with O/H at 750,000, 22.5’s on all aluminum 1996 Volvo, integral sleeper, 11.1 liter Detroit, 10 spd., 22.5 rubber, 685,000 miles 1994 Volvo WIA64T, 36" flattop sleeper, M11 Cummins, 370 hp, RTLO-13610B trans., air ride, engine brake, 3:90 ratio, 192" WB, 40,000 lb. rear, A/C, dual aluminum fuel tanks, cruise, wet kit, 22.5 low pros on aluminum discs, shows 687,181 miles 1987 Freightliner FLD120, flattop sleeper, 350 Cummins, 7 spd., air ride 1990 Kenworth K100, cabover, 365 hp Cummins, wet kit, 637,000 actual miles, rods, mains, steering pins & bushings done at 550,000 miles 1988 Freightliner, cabover, rebuilt 3406B Cat, 350 hp, 13 spd., power steering, air ride NON-SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 515 hp Detroit, auto shift, air ride, cruise, diff lock, jake brake, power & heated mirrors, 24.5 low pro drivers on aluminum, 40-50% rubber, new BF Goodrich steers on aluminum, 718,000 miles, odometer shows 760,000 miles, many recent work orders 2003 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 430/500 hp, 12 spd., 3:58 ratio, 250" WB, 604,136 actual miles 2000 Freightliner Century Class, day cab, 12.7 Detroit, 10 spd., air ride, air slide 5th, engine brake, 11-22.5’s on steel 2000 IHC 8100, day cab, 350 hp, 9 spd., new rear tires, jake brake 2000 Freightliner FLD120, day cab, 12.7 Detroit, 9 spd. Rockwell, air ride, air slide, engine brake, 22.5 tires, shows 370,000 miles 1999 Volvo VN twin screw day cab, N14 Cummins, 9 spd., air ride, wet kit 1999 IHC 9100, day cab, M11 Cummins, 10 spd., 165" WB, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear 1999 IHC 9100, day cab, ISM Cummins, 10

spd., 165" WB, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear 1999 Freightliner FL112, M11 Cummins, 330370 hp, 10 spd., air ride, air slide, engine brake, 3:70 ratio, 40,000 lb. rear, 166" WB, A/C, tilt, cruise, 22.5 low pro tires, disc wheels, aluminum fronts, shows 214,960 miles 1998 Freightliner FL112, M11 Cummins, 400 hp, 10 spd., air ride, air slide, engine brake, 3:73 ratio, 180" WB, 40,000 lb. rear, A/C, tilt, cruise, 22.5 low pros on discs, shows 12,682 miles 1998 IHC day cab, 60 Series Detroit, 10 spd., 3:73 rears, 22.5 tires 1998 Kenworth T800, day cab, C12 Cat, 410 hp, 10 spd., air ride, jake, 4:11 ratio, 225” WB, tilt, A/C, cruise, 22.5 tires 1996 Kenworth T450V, day cab, 31768 Cat, 9 spd., 3:91 ratio, cruise, jake, diff lock, air ride, wet kit, A/C, shows 477,220 miles 1996 Freightliner FLC120, day cab, factory double frame front to back, 8.3 Cummins, 8LL trans., Chalmers susp., jake brake, 4:88 ratio, 20,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear, low miles 1996 Freightliner FL112, M11 Cummins, 330 hp, Fuller 10 spd., 3:90 ratio, 20,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear, heated power mirrors, cruise, A/C, tilt, 24.5 rubber, shows 459,026 miles, blue 1995 Volvo, day cab, 60 Series Detroit, Fuller 9 spd., air ride, sliding 5th, 22.5 rubber, 750,000 miles 1995 IHC 8300, day cab, Detroit, 10 spd., air ride, 11-22.5’s on discs 1994 Kenworth T600, day cab, 425 hp Cat, 10 spd., diff lock, air ride, jake brake, cruise, rear fenders, 22.5’s on aluminum, 1,100,000 miles, 200,000 miles on complete OH, white 1993 White, day cab, N14 Cummins, 9 spd., air ride, air clutch needs work 1991 IHC 8200 single axle, LTA10 Cummins, 270 hp, 9 spd., 12,000 lb. front, 20,000 lb. rear, 577,000 miles, paired with 1993 Dakota 24' single hopper bottom trailer 1989 Kenworth T600, day cab, 855 Cummins, 10 spd., spring ride, wet kit, 22.5 tires on aluminum, 820,714 miles, both rear diff OH'd, recent trans. OH 1989 Volvo WIA64T, 365 Cummins, Fuller RT14609A trans., spring susp., rebuilt pump, new front tires, exhaust, batteries & fuel shut-off solenoid BOX TRUCKS 2000 Freightliner FL80, 3126 Cat, 300 hp, 9 spd., spring ride, engine brake, New 21' box, hoist 1999 IHC 9100 tag axle, M11 Cummins, 10 spd., 22' Loadline box, tarp, beet equipped, combo gate, rear controls, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear 1995 Ford L8000, ISC8.3 Cummins, 275 hp, 9 spd., 4:33 ratio, 16,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear, 20' box, full locker rear ends 1995 Ford AeroMax L9000, 3406E Cat, 9 spd., New Magnum 21' beet/grain box, Headlift hoist, roll tarp, combo gate, air & rear controls, air ride, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rears, full locking rear axle, excellent tires, 340,000 actual miles 1993 Freightliner tri-axle, air up/down, steerable pusher, 22' Midland box, roll tarp, combo gate, poly, heated mirrors, chrome stack & bumper, flotation steer tires, aluminum all around, 736,891 miles, beet equipped

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LOCATION: Red River Valley Fairgrounds, on the west edge of West Fargo, ND, I-94, Exit 343

end dump, 34’, roll tarp, has been tipped, salvage title 1991 Hardee aluminum end dump, 32', flatbottom, ShurLok roll tarp, 3rd axle 1988 Fruehauf tandem axle end dump, 30', beet equipped 1979 Dorsey end dump, 24' box, 29' frame, clean tandem axle frame-type 1973 Fruehauf tub-style end dump, 34', 3rd axle, grain gate 1972 Heil tandem axle end dump, 24', aluminum tub, steel frame, single pt. susp., 11-22.5’s on spoke wheels 1979 Hill tandem axle aluminum end dump, 30’, straight wall, spring ride, combo gate, 1124.5’s on steel 1978 Load King tandem axle belly dump, side controls, 20 yd., 12-22.5 tires, new brakes, DOT'd HEADER TRAILERS (2) New header trailers, 36', tandem wheels, lights, fenders (2) New header trailers, 32', tandem wheels, lights, fenders (2) Shop-built single pole header trailers, 25', for flex head (3) Single pole header trailers, 30' Shop-built header trailer, 25', single pole Header trailer for 9 Series heads, single pole OTHER TRAILERS (2) 1992 Butler B4020-A tag trailers, 20'x96", spring susp., air brakes, manual lift, 4 stake pocket on bed, 40,000 lb. gvw, 17.5's on Daytons, 85% rubber 1986 Fruehauf flatbed trailer, 44' 1984 Great Dane flatbed, 48', (4) 1,650 gal. poly water tanks, 2" gas water pump, (2) 45 gal. mix cones 1974 Willoc tender trailer, 5,500 gal., pump & reel, platform for mini bulks & chemical product 1998 flatbed trailer 1964 Ace heavy duty steel high clearance 4wheel trailer, 26’x96” wide, air brakes, spring ride, wood deck, 295/75R22.5 tires 1999 Four Star aluminum livestock trailer, 8'x32', (2) 10,000 lb. axles, combination door, side door 1992 WW horse trailer, 6'x17‚ (2) 2009 Carry On tandem axle utility trailers, 6'6"x16' deck, rear electric brakes, New Felling tandem axle bumper hitch trailer, 16', beavertail ramps, pintle hitch 2004 Haulmark tandem axle enclosed trailer, 81/2'x24', side door, flip-down rear door, inside flip-up workstation New shop-built tandem axle deckover trailer, 16’, Torflex axles Shop-built snowmobile trailer, 6'x8', tilt bed Shop-built single axle utility trailer, 6'x5' Utility trailer, 4'x8', drop down rear-loading ramp Trailer, 2-wheel Dry van, for storage only WHEEL LOADERS, DOZER, EXCAVATORS 1984 Caterpillar 936 wheel loader, quick tach bucket, approx. 7,000 hrs., 100 hrs. on new tires JD 644A wheel loader, JD 6404TT-01, 131 hp, powershift, heat, 8'6" bucket, 2-1/4 yd., rubber at 70%, weighs 27,095 lbs.

Fiat Allis loader Wheel loader bucket for Case Snow pusher blade, 15'x32", for wheel loader 1999 Komatsu D31, OROPS, 6-way blade, 6,000 hrs.

Caterpillar D4C LGP Series 3 dozer, 25” pads, 6-way blade, canopy ROPS, shows 1,653 hrs., S/N7SL00486 2001 JD 110 excavator, 5,300 hrs., S/NP00110X20124

1996 Caterpillar 312 excavator, from Itasca County, complete records 1993 Hitachi/JD EX120-2 excavator, Isuzu 4BD1T, 81 hp, heat, A/C, 19-1/2" pad, 34" bucket, mechanical thumb, pedal/lever steer, push button throttle, undercarriage at 80%, 26,000 lb., shows 6,723 hrs.

CRANE & LIFT P&H R-125 crane, 66', 453 Detroit diesel, 121/2 ton, 2 sheave hook block, 2 spd. winch, 4" power broom, 16' manual boom section, S/N315236 1998 Grove AMZ66XT boom lift, 4 cyl. LP gas engine, 500 hrs. on OH, 4WD, 4-wheel steer, 7,936 hrs.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Various construction attachments and support equipment, survey instruments & more FORKLIFTS Clark warehouse forklift, electric converted to gas with hydrostatic wheel drive Clark forklift, gas, 4,000 lb. cap., pneumatic tires, front duals SKID STEER LOADERS 2008 JD 325 skid steer loader, 2 spd., cab, air, heat, aux. hyd., 78" bucket, foot controls, S/N65168 2005 Caterpillar 257B track skid steer loader, cab, heat, wiper, 66" GP bucket, joystick pilot control, stereo, manual coupler, vertical lift, 2,048 hrs.

JD 125 skid steer loader, Isuzu 4 cyl. diesel, 3,271 hrs., S/N10498 SKID STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS To include: Many Accessories Unlimited new and used pallet forks, snow blowers, bale spears, rock grapple, quick tach plates; Lowe hyd. augers; Stout grapples, rock buckets; new Versatech bale spears, grapples, snow buckets and much more AIR DRILL JD 1850 air drill, 42', 7-1/2" & 15" space, JD 787 commodity cart PLANTERS 2005 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24x30", E-Set units, vari-rate, pneumatic down pressure, liquid fertilizer, 2x2 & in-furrow, S/N725292 2004 Case-IH 1200 planter, 32x22", trash whippers, Dickey John monitor, markers, Bauer bar, front-fold, 2 fans, Rawson drive (3) section, 2 sets of seed discs, corn/beans, S/N460322201 2002 Case-IH 1200 planter, 36x22", Bauer-built front-fold bar, 2 fans, Rawson drive, Dickey John Seed Manager monitor, box hopper ext., markers, S/N8048 1999 JD 1770 planter, 16 row narrow, 3 bu. boxes & dry fertilizer attachment w/double disc openers FIELD CULTIVATORS 2006 Case-IH DMI ST250 field cultivator, 501/2', 6" space, tandems across, depth control, gauge wheels, 4-bar harrow, knock-on shovels 1998 JD 980 field cultivator, 44-1/2', 6" space, tandems across, single pt. depth, gauge wheels, JD 3-bar harrow, 3 seasons on complete new shank assemblies, S/N9508 1998 JD 980 field cultivator, 44-1/2', 6" space, tandems across, single pt. depth, gauge wheels, JD 3-bar harrow, rear hitch, S/N9201 1995 JD 985 field cultivator, 50', 6" space, tandems across, single pt. depth control, 4-bar JD harrow, S/N387 JD 1060 field cultivator, 42', tandems across, 3bar Summers harrow JD 1000 field cultivator, 36', Gandy unit, 3-bar harrow IHC 4500 field cultivator, 32' JD 760 field cultivator, 26-1/2', 6" space, knock-off sweeps, 3-bar harrow, tandems on main

CHISEL PLOWS & PLOWS 2001 Flexi-Coil 820 chisel plow, 44', walking tandems across, 4-bar harrow, does have tandem update JD 610 chisel plow, 33', harrow Calkins chisel plow, 25' frame, 23 shank, full walking tandem, Summers harrow Krause chisel plow, 25' White plow, 7x18", on land IHC 70 plow, 6x16" IHC 70 plow, 4x16" Oliver plow, 6x14", semi-mount DISC RIPPERS & COULTER CHISELS 2003 JD 2700 disc ripper, 9 shank, 24” space, 10” points, mechanical depth control, S/N02700X001421 2003 DMI 9300 disc ripper, 22-1/2', 30" space, 10" points, depth control, single pt., hyd. rear disc levelers, hyd. fold, wing gauge wheels, S/N12573 2001 Case-IH DMI disc ripper, 9-shank, rear leveler setup, lead shanks, mud scrapers, S/N12552 Sunflower 4311 disc ripper, 18', 9 shank Wil-Rich 957 DDR double disc ripper, 9 shank, rear-mount heavy harrow JD 712 disc chisel, 21' Steiger coulter chisel, 16', adj. hitch, adj. coulters, 3-bar harrow, 12.5Lx15 singles DISCS Krause 2450 tandem disc, 30', near new blades Wishek 842T tandem disc, 24', 11" space, 26" blades, S/N4120124 JD 230 tandem disc, 21' IHC 770 offset disc, 20' OTHER TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Highline rotary harrow coil packer, 70' 2004 Gates disc harrow, 48' McFarlane spike tooth harrow, New, for 7shank DMI & hardware Summers hyd. harrow, 70', 5-rank, 13-15" tires Kovar multiweeder, 50', hyd. fold, 3 rank, adj. sections, tandems on main frame Melroe multiweeder, 33', hyd., 3-rank Rugby multiweeder, 42', 3-rank Buster bar, 24', single row harrow JD tree cultivator, 12', 3 pt.

STRIP TILL 2006 Case-IH NTX5310 strip tiller, 16x30", coulters, closing discs & rolling baskets, new knives, dry fertilizer & NH3, tow behind FlexiCoil 2320 tank, 230 bu. cap. load auger, hyd. fan, mechanical drive meter system, hyd.

Torpedo hitch for NH3 tanks Ag Systems NitroTill strip till machine, 16x30", 6 ton dry fertilizer tank SHREDDERS 2007 Alloway stalk shredder, pull-type, 22', S/N2914 1997 Alloway stalk shredder, 22', 3 pt., S/N21684 Alloway shredder, 24', 3 pt., S/N527273 Woods 3168 rotary shredder, 16', new SUGARBEET EQUIPMENT Red River harvester, 6x22", wide frame, S/N333 WIC 826C harvester, good wheels Alloway defoliator, 12 row, triple drum, steel fronts, S/N23341 SPRAYERS Gallenberg AG1000 self-propelled sprayer, Cummins diesel, 120' boom, 1,200 gal. tank, 3 yr. old Raven auto rate monitor, 14.9-46 tires, shows 3,300 hrs., S/N2201 1999 JD 4700 self-propelled sprayer, 80-90' boom, 750 gal. stainless tank, AutoTrac, swath control ready, foamer, 120 gal. rinse tank, 20" space, end row nozzle, 2,700 hrs.

1997 Tyler WideTrax self-propelled sprayer, JD engine, 90' boom, Raven controller, Outback autosteer valve & wiring (no receiver or head unit), good tires, 4,934 hrs., S/N7731926H01

Nitro 200 self-propelled sprayer, 80' boom, 1,200 gal. tank, triple nozzle, bottom fill, Raven control, 520/85R38 tires, S/N2112163 Melroe 115 spra-coupe with cab SNOWBLOWERS Erskine 960 heavy-duty snowblower, 8', 3 pt., includes optional truck loading chute, hyd. chute & spout adj., stored inside, wellmaintained Buhler Farm King 960 snowblower, 96", 540 PTO Lundell snowblower, 8', hyd. spout Case-IH 80 snowblower, 86", PTO, hyd. chute, 2 stage, rebuilt gear box in 2010 McKee snowblower, 7-1/2', 3 pt., 2 stage, double auger, hyd. spout JD 270 rear-mount snowblower, 84", PTO Lucke rear-mount snowblower, 7', 3 pt., 540 PTO Ariens snowblower, 8 hp Bobcat snowblower, 7 hp, S/N724-5-11089 Sears snowblower, 11-1/2 hp, 36", 2 stage Cub Cadet walk-behind snowblower, 26", 8 hp B&S, electric start Craftsman snowblower, 5 hp, 23" cut, tracks, S/N536-884810 Murray walk-behind snowblower, 5 hp, good condition HAY & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT NH 114 mower conditioner, 11', PTO pump JD 14T square baler, broken knotter JD side delivery rake Gehl 7335 mixer feed wagon, 540 PTO, scale, 4 auger, single axle, 400 cu. ft. cap.

Brandt VSF Bale Commander, 1000 PTO, round or large square bales Gehl 125 Mixall grinder mixer, 540 PTO Knight 350 tandem axle manure spreader, twin beater Meyers tandem axle late model manure spreader, 425 bu.

Janesway belt feeder, 65', will feed four individual pens, can add on, disassembled but assembly manual included Hundreds of other items to include: NH3 & fertilizer equipment, grain handling, hopper bin & bin equipment, various other farm equipment, cars, lawn & garden items, recreation & ATVs, tanks, huge assortment farm parts & shop equipment, tires and rims Please note due to the construction in the Schollander Pavilion, our registration & settlement area on sale day will be moved.

Please enter the grounds on Grand Stand Ave., which is the grandstand gate entrance.

Registration will be on the south side tarmac in front of the grandstand ticket office.

TERMS: All items sold as is where is.

Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed.

ND Sales tax laws apply.

AUCTIONEERS AND CLERK: Steffes Auctioneers Inc., 2000 Main Ave East, West Fargo ND 58078 (701)237-9173 Scott Steffes ND81, Brad Olstad ND319, Bob Steffes ND82, Ashley Huhn ND843, Eric Gabrielson ND890, Randy Kath ND894

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

diesel, Allison automatic, power windows & locks, AC, stereo/CD, flatbed, multiple toolboxes, fuel tanks, air compressor, hose reels, 127,000 miles 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad cab, 5.7 V8, 4WD, V-plow, gray, 155,100 miles 2002 Ford F350, ext. cab, long box, 7.3 Powerstroke diesel, automatic, electronic dial 4WD, power seat, cloth interior, stereo/CD, electric brake controller, fuel tank w/electric pump, extruded aluminum toolboxes, only 110,000 miles (2) 2000 Ford F350, ext. cab, 7.3 liter diesel, 5 spd. manual, 2WD, 9' flatbed, 132,000 miles, & 143,000 miles 2000 Chevrolet one ton, gas, flatbed, Western snow plow, 142,000 miles, needs engine work 1999 GMC 3500, 6.5 liter diesel, 5 spd., 2WD, 11-1/2' flatbed, 178,000 miles 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, ext. cab, 4WD, blue, 130,100 miles 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, ext. cab, 4WD, white, 122,100 miles 1994 Chevrolet 2500, reg. cab, long box, 350, 5 spd., 4WD, 190,000 miles 1995 Chevrolet 1500, reg. cab, automatic, 4WD, D&S 4' hyd. soil probe 1994 Dodge Ram 3500, diesel, 10' flatbed, Western snow plow, 303,000 miles, rebuilt trans. January 2011, needs some front end work 1994 Ford F350, crew cab, long box, gas, automatic, 2WD 1992 GMC Topkick crew cab, Cat diesel, 5 spd., service bed, 173,000 miles 1986 Ford F350 one ton dually, 6.9 liter diesel, 4 spd., 4WD, 9' fiberglass body, 6 compartment, winch crane, 200 gal. fuel tank w/pump, lockouts, approx. 145,000 miles, trans. needs work, shifting problem 1966 Ford F250, 352 V8, 4 spd. on floor, 2WD, aluminum rims, 145,000 miles, owned by same family HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS 2004 Wilson Commander, 43'x96"x78" sides, std. hopper, roll tarp, 2 spd. traps, spring ride, new recap low pro 24.5s on steel 2005 Dakota aluminum, 38', roll tarp 2001 Midland hopper bottom, 38', roll tarp, single owner trailer Mauer, 38'x96"x60" sides, ag hopper, spring ride, ShurLok roll tarp, 24.5 low pros on aluminum 1995 Wilson DWH400 aluminum, 42'x66" sides, automatic roll tarp, hopper traps redone 1994 Timpte aluminum hopper bottom, 42’x78” sides, roll tarp, 11R24.5 tires, rebuilt traps w/new bearings, mini air ride 1990 Wilson Pacesetter, 42', roll tarp, spring ride, good tires on aluminum 1987 Crysteel pintle hitch pup trailer, 16', dual hopper, roll tarp IMPLEMENT, DROP DECK & STEP DECK TRAILERS 1998 Trail Eze implement trailer, 45', air ride, hyd. fold under beavertail and heavy duty slideout outriggers to 13'6", heavy duty winch, 76,740 lb. gvw, empty weight 17,255 lbs.

Tandem axle combine/sprayer trailer, 11'4" wide, 24' well, air brakes, ext. hitch, dunnage bay, 9:00-17.5 tires 1976 MuvAll implement trailer, 51', tandem, hyd. winch, hyd. beavertail, flipouts 1979 Vulcan drop deck trailer, 42' with 5,400 gal. water tank, pumps & meters 1971 Fontaine F-1-5540SL step deck trailer, spring ride, spoke wheels, 55,000 lb. rated cap.

Wilson aluminum step deck, 53' END & BELLY DUMP TRAILERS 2010 Precision Sheyenne tandem axle steel

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1988 Peterbilt 375 tri-axle, front single steerable pusher, 3306 Cat, 13 spd., 21' Cancade, Headlift hoist, combination gate, roll tarp, spring ride, 22.5 tires on aluminum 1985 Ford LNT9000 twin screw, 6V92 Detroit, 9 spd., 20' Knapheide box, Headlift hoist, roll tarp, beet equipped 1985 GMC twin screw, 427 gas, 15 spd., 20' aluminum box, hoist, roll tarp 1980 IHC Loadstar 1800 twin screw tandem, 446 gas, 5&2 spd., 18' Frontier box 1979 Chevrolet C70 twin screw, 427 gas, 5&2 spd., 19-1/2'x60" sides Dakotah box, hoist, roll tarp, 10:00-20 tires, shows 55,000 miles 1969 Chevrolet, air down tag tandem, 427 gas, 5&2 spd., 18' Westgo box, plumbed for drill fill, air brakes 1969 Chevrolet single axle, 2 ton, 350, 4&2 spd., 16' box, hoist, 9:00 tires 1968 Ford F500, 330, 4&2 spd., 14' Westgo box 1967 Ford single axle, 2 ton, box, hoist 1967 Chevrolet C60, dead tag, 366, 4&2 spd., 18' box, 63" sides, roll tarp 1956 Ford F600 single axle, 292 8 cyl., 5 spd., 14' box, hoist CAB/CHASSIS & OTHER TRUCKS 2006 IHC CF500 cab forward single axle, VT275, 200 hp, automatic, 180,144 miles 2001 Sterling M8500 single axle, Cummins, 9 spd., 24-26' reefer body, thermal unit, 22.5 tires, 120,000 miles 1995 IHC 8100 Spicer tri-axle, 530 IHC, 10 spd., 70,000 miles on major, 24' van body & ramps 1999 Ford F550 fuel/lube truck, 7.3 Powerstroke diesel, 6 spd. manual, 4WD, fuel tank, multiple product tanks, hose reels w/meters, auto grease barrel, compressor, PTO, service doors, new tires 1997 GMC C5500 single axle service truck, Duramax diesel, Allison automatic, service body w/storage cabinets, 100 gal. dual fuel tanks, IMT 2015 crane, approx. 2,000 lb. lift, rear hose reel, pintle hitch, 245/70R19.5 tires, shows 154,500 miles 1988 Ford L9000 tandem axle twin screw, CT142" 5-passenger crew cab, 855 Cummins, 315 hp, 584,021 miles 1995 Ford L8000 twin screw cab & chassis, 8.3 Cummins, 250 hp, 9 spd., 3:90 ratio, 14.6 front 1981 GMC General tri-axle cab & chassis, 3406 Cat, 13 spd., 11:00-24.5 good rubber GMC C6500 single axle, gas, automatic, McLean Galion 480-84 dump box, PTO, hoist, 22.5 rubber on steel Chevrolet reel truck, 366, hyd. brakes, cable winch, 1 yr. old hyd. ram, DOT'd 2009 (last year used), service records to 1997 1969 Chevrolet truck, 1-1/2 ton, bucket attachment, runs 1947 LaFrance aerial loader fire truck, not running but engine turns over 1942 IHC with SnoGo snowblower attachment, runs but needs work, have title 1919 White flatbed truck, 1-1/2 ton PICKUPS 2005 Chevrolet C4500, Kodiak crew cab, Chariot conversion, 12,000 miles on warranty issued new Duramax diesel, Allison automatic, leather, air ride front seats, power rear folding bench seat, DVD player, stereo, power windows & locks, air leaf susp. w/in cab air susp. controls & gauges, new Michelin tires & spare, Western bed w/SS & aluminum boxes, aux. fuel tank, receiver hitch, shows 95,000 miles 2005 GMC Topkick, crew cab, Duramax diesel, Allison automatic, 4x4, power windows & locks, A/C, stereo, flatbed w/toolboxes, headache rack, 5th wheel ball, new tires on aluminum wheels, only 57,000 miles 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak crew cab, Duramax

THE LAND, NOVEMBER 25, 2011

AGIRON 59 CONSIGNMENT EVENT

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WANTED: 4000-5000 gal vacuum tank in good condition.

952-955-1181 WANTED: Belarus tractor, 50-100hp running, in need of repair or parts. 515-835-7673 WANTED: Have 1650 Cub Cadet lawn mower, want 1250, 1450 or 1650 w/tiller for parts. 952-985-0907 WANTED: JD 643, 6 row narrow cornhead. 320-5946093 Wanted: Used creep feeder.

(715)223-0445 Feed Seed Hay

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FAHEY SALES; 3X8; Black; C/ KOEPP; 1148361

SCHWEISS; 2X4; Black; HYDRAULIC DOOR; 1148192

CONVENTIONAL SEED CORN $79.90 Proven performance hybrids. Add our one-pass, post emerge grass and broadleaf weed control for $10/acre.

WWW.KLEENACRES.COM or 320-237-7667 “It's the place to be” for value.

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Dairy Quality Alfalfa Tested big squares & round bales, delivered from South Dakota John Haensel (605) 351-5760 Dairy quality western alfalfa, big squares or small squares, delivered in semi loads. Clint Haensel (605) 310-6653 FOR SALE: 130 Round Bales Cornstalks.

6x5 net wrapped. (608)863-3959 South Dakota Western Alfalfa. 3X3x8. Various RFB's, KNS Hay & Transport, 605999-1118 WESTERN ALFALFA. Exc quality, all cuttings tested, 3x3x8 by semi load. Millard Brothers. 800-535-7715 Livestock

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Black Angus Yearling bulls: Hamp, Chester & Yorkshire Boars & gilts Alfred Kemen 320-598-3790

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

FAHEY SALES: 3x3; C/ DEC 3 GREEN ISLE

S PECIAL L O W R ATE F INANCING O N A L L E QUIPMENT ~ 3 YRS. - 4% • 4 YRS. - 4.5% • 5 YRS. - 4.75%

TRACTORS

4WD & TRACK TRACTORS ‘11 CIH 435, 375 hrs., PS, PTO, big pump, diff lock, 710x42 tires & duals, Warranty unti March 2013 ............................$209,000 ‘10 JD 9430, 675 hrs, PS, wgt. pkg., 710x42” tires & duals....................$216,000 ‘09 JD 9330, 650 hrs, 240 spd, wgt. pkg., 4 hyd, 710x38” tires & duals............$178,000 JD 8770, 12 spd. syncro, 5211 hrs., 20.8x38, radial tires & duals 85%, 4 hyd.......$62,500 ‘97 JD 9300, 24 spd., 5568 hrs., 20.8x42 duals ................................................$78,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS

COMBINE HEADS ‘06 & 07 JD 635 flex heads, nice ......................................$24,000 & $25,000 (3) CIH 1020, 30’ flex heads ................$9,000 JD 930, 30’ flex head ..........................$6,500 JD 693, 6R30” cornhead ..................$12,500

LOADER TRACTORS ‘89 JD 4755, 2WD, cab, 3 pt., PS, 3 hyd., 1000 PTO w/Westendorf TA46 loader w/8’ quick tach bucket & joystick, loader Like New ..........................................$39,000

GRAIN CARTS ‘07 Parker 938, 1000 bu. cart, scale & tarp ..............................................$26,500

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179 Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings Free delivery on combines in MN, Eastern ND & SD

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PLANTERS White 8516, CF, liquid fert. ..........$87,500 White 8524, 22”, CF, hyd. drive ............................................COMING IN White 8700, 12R30 ................COMING IN White 8222, LF, 1000 acres ....COMING IN White 6180, LF, 16R30 ................$27,900

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COMBINE HEADS

Hardi Navigator 1100, 90’, flush & rinse ..............................$27,500 Hardi Navigator 1000, 60’, controller ..................................................$14,500 Hardi Navigator 1000, 60’ ..........$13,500 Hardi 6600, 120’, steering duals ..$68,500 Hardi HC950, 90’..........................$13,500 Hardi TR1000, 60’, T/A, clean ........$6,500 Hardi TR1000, 60’, chemical inductor ....................................................$7,750 Hardi TR500, 42’, S/A ....................$2,750 Century 1000, 60’, chemical inductor ....................................................$9,950 Century 1000, 60’, X-fold hydraulic$8,950 Century 750, 60’, FM......................$7,500 Century 750, 60’, T/A, hyd. fold, Clean ..............................................CALL Century 500, 40’, man. fold............$3,250 Red Ball 665 1000 gal., 60’ X-fold ..................................................$14,900 Bestway 750, 60’, Raven 440 ........$4,500 Demco 600, 45’, hi-lo T/A ..............$3,900 Ag-Chem 502, 42’, S/A, clean ........$3,250 Many More In 1000-1500 gal. ..........CALL

Harvestec Gen. III, 8R30 ............$29,000 Harvestec Gen. III, 8R30 ............$26,500 Harvestec Gen. IV, 8R22..............$42,500 JD 43 Series Units, 12R22 ..........$22,500 CIH 1083, shedded ......................$10,500 ‘98 CIH 1083 ................................$13,900 ‘99 CIH 1083, plastic snouts ........$15,900 CIH 1083, Clean............................$10,500 CIH 963, 6R30, recent work ....COMING IN IH 963, 6R30 ....................................CALL JD 12R22, tin, Clean ......................$8,950 JD 893, 8R30, STD, deck ........COMING IN JD 643, 6R30 ................................$5,500 DISK RIPPERS & CHISELS JD 843, knife rolls ........................$10,000 JD 843, Decent ............................$14,500 (2) Krause 4850-18, all parabolics, JD 43 Series, 12R22................COMING IN 10’..............................................$44,500 MF 864, 36” ..................................$3,000 Krause Dominator, 21’ rolling basket ‘04 MF 8R30 hugger head ......COMING IN ..................................................$57,500 Cressoni 2005, 6R30 ..................$22,700 ‘05 JD 2700, 9-24 ........................$26,500 DMI 7-30 w/lead shanks ..............$14,900 AUGERS JD 512, 5-shank ..........................$17,500 Westfield MK 10x71 GLP ..............$8,250 DMI 730B, lead shanks, gates, harrow, Westfield MK 10x71 GLP ..............$7,750 Clean..........................................$25,500 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ............$11,950 DMI 730, standard shanks............$14,000 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP, w/hyd swing Kent 9-shank, S/A, newer blades ....$2,750 ..................................................$11,500 DMI Coulter Champ II ....................$2,995 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ............$11,250 Krause 4850-18, 200 acres ..........$52,000 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ............$11,750 Krause 4850-15, Clean Mach. ......$38,800 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ............$11,500 White 445, 5 deep tills, 17-shank ..$8,950 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ............$10,900 Case 730B, lead shanks, new leveler Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ..............$9,950 ..................................................$27,500 Westfield MK 10x61 ......................$7,500 SPREADERS Westfield MK 10x61, GLP ..............$5,750 New Knigit PS160 ............................CALL Many Other Used Straight & Demo Meyers VB560 ........................CALL Swing Hoppers On Hand - CALL NI 3743, upper beater ......................CALL SKIDSTEERS Knight 8124, truck tires ....................CALL NH LS180, cab, 2-spd. ......................CALL Knight 8014 ....................................$9,900 NH L150, heater ................................CALL NH 308 ..............................................CALL NH LS160 ....................................$14,900 NH 185, T/A, endgate ....................$7,950 NH LX885 ....................................$17,500 ‘04 Knight 1230, 30 loads ............$11,950 JD 6675, 2600 hrs. ......................$13,000 Knight 1230, hyd. endgate ............$9,500 Gehl 1410, truck tires ....................$8,200 SPRAYERS NI 3732, uppper beater ..................$6,250 Hardi Commander 1500, 132’, dualsCALL NI 3739 ..........................................$7,250

chlauderaff Impl. Co. 320-693-7277

60240 U.S. Hwy. 12 Litchfield, MN Ask for John, Jared, Roger or Rick

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

COMBINES ‘08 JD 9870, 971 sep./1400 eng. hrs., Contour Master, Auto Trak ready, premium header controls, chopper, 20.8x42 duals ..............................................$167,000 ‘05 JD 9660, 1147 sep. hrs., 1633 eng. hrs., hi-cap unload, Contour Master, 20.8x38 duals, touchset, chopper ..............$125,000 ‘06 JD 8010, 1325 eng./1050 sep. hrs.,

GRAVITY BOXES/GRAIN CARTS Parker 500, corner auger ..............$9,500 J&M 875, duals, scale ..................$19,500 J&M 350, repainted ........................$4,750 J&M 385, roll tarp ..........................$5,900 Kilbros 1600 ................................$17,500 Kilbros 385 ....................................$4,150 Parker 4500, scale ........................$9,500 EZ-Flow 500, 23.1-26 ....................$8,950 600 Bu. Box, New, w/used gear ..$10,500

White 6100, LF, 12R30, floating row cleaners ....................................$20,500 White 6100, LF, 12R30 ................$15,500 White 6100, 12R30 ..........................CALL JD 7300, 12R30, vacuum ............$11,900 White 5100, 8R30, VF ....................$5,500 IH 800, 8R30 ..................................$3,250 Conveyall BTS 290 ......................$13,500 Brillion SS12 ....................................CALL Brillion SST144-01............................CALL

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‘10 JD 6330, cab/air, MFWD, 1000 hrs., 24-spd., auto. quad trans., 3 hyd, warranty, loader ready package ......................$58,000 ‘10 JD 7930, cab, IVT trans., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 700 hrs., 18.4x46 duals, big pump ......................................................$137,500 ‘03 JD 8420, 4486 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, P.S. trans., 380x50 tires & duals, front wgts. ..............................................$108,000 ‘98 JD 8100, MFWD, 7530 hrs., 420x46 tires & duals, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 8 frt. wgts., big hyd. pump..................................$62,500 ‘08 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD, 450 hrs., cab, air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x38 tires....................................$78,000 ‘88 JD 4650, 2WD, 7450 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 28.8x38 tires & duals ....$29,500 ‘07 C-IH 305 Magnum, 2100 hrs., 380/54” tires & duals, 380x46 front tires & duals, 3 pt., 1000 PTO ......$123,000 ‘06 C-IH MX215, MFWD, 1850 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 20.8x42 duals $92,000 Case 2096, cab/air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x38 singles, 6300 hrs. ..............$16,500 ‘08 NH T8020, MFWD, Super Steer, 540/1000 PTO, 685 hrs., 4 hyds., 380x54 tires & duals......................$118,000

20.8x42 duals, tracker, chopper, rock trap, auto header, Sharp!........................$145,000 ‘07 JD 9660,1738 eng./1230 sep. hrs., Contour Master, Premium cab, Delux header controls, chopper, hi-unload, 18.4x42 duals ......................................................$139,000 ‘06 JD 9760STS, 1783 eng./1207 sep. hrs., Contour Master, bullet rotor, Touchset, HID lights, 20.8x42 duals ..............$140,000 ‘05 JD 9760STS, 1462 eng./1086 sep. hrs., Contour Master, 20.8x38 duals, chopper, header controls ..............$130,000 ‘06 JD 9660STS, 1282 sep./1777 eng. hrs, Contour Master, bullet rotor, chopper, 20.8x38 duals................................$129,000 ‘04 JD 9760STS, 2358 eng./1612 sep. hrs., hi-capacity unload, Contour Master, chopper, Greenstar yield & moisture monitor, 800x32 tires ....................$122,000 ‘04 JD 9660STS, 1761 eng./1289 sep. hrs., 18.4x42 duals, Green Star, yield & moisture monitor, touch set..........................$118,000 ‘04 JD 9560, 1030 sep./1364 eng. hrs, Contour Master, chopper, 18.4x38 duals, Sharp Little Combine ....................$115,000 ‘95 JD 9500, 3100 eng./2100 sep. hrs., chopper, bin ext., 30.5x32 tires, Sharp ........................................................$45,000 ‘05 Cat 560 Lexion, 1032 eng./810 sep. hrs., 20.8x42 duals, auto contour, 3D sieves, chopper, walker machine ................$98,000 06 CIH 1688,, 3734 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper, auto header, thur shop......$34,500 ‘88 CIH 1680, 3426 hrs., rock trap, chopper, 30.5x32 tires, Bison rotor................$24,000

NH TJ325, PTO, 380/54 duals ....$102,500 CIH 7140, 2WD, duals, 18.4R42’s, Decent........................................$29,500 Ford TW35, FWA, Sual Series II ..$18,500 White 2-60, FWA, loader ................$7,950 Oliver 1655, wide front ..................$5,500 Case 504, 3 pt. ..............................$7,500 NH 9682, 12-spd., weighted Trelleborgs, 3800 hrs. ..................................$82,500 NH TG215, 18.4R46, S.S., wgts., 3662 hrs. ..................................$89,500 NH TM135, 2WD, loader, 4000 hrs. ..................................................$43,000 NH TJ380, 800/R38, 1750 hrs. ..$152,000 Case 335, autosteer, 300 hrs., PTO, 18.4R46 duals ........................$185,000 JD 4020, LP, powershift ................$6,950 NH TV140, loader ....................COMING IN Ford 4610, open station ................$8,500 IH 1086, duals, 5611 hrs. ............$12,500 NH TV145, 1615 hrs.....................$84,900 NH TC34DA ..................................$16,500 NH TC330, S.S., Clean..................$13,250 NH TV140, loader ....................COMING IN ‘07 NH TG215, SS, 18.4R46 ........$89,500 JD 6400, loader ............................$37,500 Case 7140, 2WD, DUALS ............$29,500 IH 706, NF, w/loader ......................$4,750 CIH 7110, 2WD, 14.9R46, 6475 hrs. ..................................................$37,250 Ford 8730, FWA, 7970 ................$29,500 Ford 4610, Clean ............................$8,500 Ford 8000, open station ....................CALL Case 2090 ........................................CALL Oliver 1655 ....................................$5,500 JD 4020LP, Schwartz WF................$6,950

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Apache 1010, 1000 gal., 60’/90’ boom, Ultraglide boom, New Demo ........................................$151,000

Versatile 946, 20.8x42 duals, diff. lock, 5960 hrs., rock box ..$54,000

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Exceptional Young Brown Swiss Bulls-Elite Genetics.

Also, Holstein Bulls from great type & prod. Dams.

(715)537-5413 www.jerland.com FOR SALE: 2 Reg. Brown Swiss bred heifers; one due Feb.1, one due April 1. 507789-5586. Leave message WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 Well grown bred heifers, Holstein, Aryshire, Jersey, & Crosses. Due starting in March. Good for reg or grazing herds. Grazed & bunk fed all summer.

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‘09 MF 9795 Combine, 262 sep. hrs. - $220,000 24 months interest free financing on most used combines

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Well grown bred heifers.

Holstein, Aryshire, Jersey & Crosses. Due starting in March. Good for reg. Or grazing herds. Grazed & bunk fed all summer.

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‘07 MF 9790, duals ....................167,000 ‘90 MF 8570 combine, 2330 hrs. ..................................................$38,000 ‘05 MF 451 tractor, 45 PTO hp., 350 hrs. ....................................$15,900 ‘93 Agco 5680, MFD, loader, 73 PTO hp., 4250 hrs. ..............$21,000

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GRAIN HANDLING

TRACTORS • • • • • •

‘10 MF 2680, 31 hrs.

‘07 MF 3645 MFD, cab, loader IH 70 Hydro w/loader White 2-135, 2WD, cab ‘76 Allis 7000, cab, 6865 hrs.

New MF 1529, hydro, loader

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‘09 MF 8200 bean table, 30’ ‘06 MF 8000 bean table, 30’ ‘97 Gleaner R72, duals ‘98 Gleaner 800, 25’ flexhead ‘90 MF 8570, 2240 hrs.

‘82 MF 850, variable speed, 3535 hrs.

MF 9750 PU table MF 9120 beantable MF 1859 beantables, 15’, 18’, 20’

COMBINES

CORNHEADS

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‘08 Geringhoff 1822, RD ‘07 Geringhoff 1822, RD ‘03 Geringhoff 1222, RD ‘07 Geringhoff 1220, NS ‘05 Geringhoff 1020, RD ‘08 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘06 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘04 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘03 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘01 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘00 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘92 Geringhoff 830, PC ‘07 Geringhoff 820, RD ‘08 Geringhoff 630, RD ‘05 NH 98C, 12R20” ‘99 NH 996, 12R20” ‘04 JD 1290 ‘98 JD 893 ‘03 MF 3000, 6R30” CIH 1083 CIH 822, GVL, poly

• NEW Brandt 7500 grain vac • Brandt 1515 LP, 1535, 1545, 1575, 1585 belt conveyors • Brandt GBU-10 unloader • Brandt 10x35 auger • Feterl 10x72 auger • Brandt GBL-10 loader • Parker 1348 grain cart, 1300 bu., PTO drive • Parker 605 gravity box, 625 bu.

• Parker 505 gravity box, 550 bu., brakes

HAY & LIVESTOCK • • • • • • • • • • • • •

‘11 MF 1372 disc mower cond.

Chandler litter spreader 22’& 26’ Sitrex DM7 disc mower Sitrex RP5 3 pt. wheel rake Sitrex 10 & 12 wheel rakes on cart Gehl WR520, 12 wheel rake Gehl 1090 mower conditioner sickle MF 828 round baler MF 200 SP windrower Westendorf 3 pt. bale spear Degelman 3100 bale processor Vermeer 605G baler NI 5408 disc mower

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White 264 disk, 20’ White 6186 planter, 16R30 ‘08 JD 520 stalk chopper ‘07 Balzer 20’ stalk chopper CIH 4600, 27’ field cult.

Loftness 30’ stalk chopper, SM Maurer 28’ header trailer WRS 30’ header trailer ‘11 Degelman LR7645 land roller Sunflower 4412 disk ripper, 7 shank ‘11 Degelman 7200 rock picker ‘11 Degelman 6000 HD rock picker

MISCELLANEOUS

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USED TRACTORS

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIP.

‘05 NH TG255, FWA/SS, 18.4R46 rear duals, 14.9R30 front duals, 825 hrs.................$129,950 ‘11 NH T6070, FWA W/840TL loader, 195 hrs. ................................................................$92,500 ‘05 NH TC45DA, SS/FWA, 800 hrs., hydro. w/17LA loader..........................................$22,950 ‘03 Buhler 2180, SS/FWA, 1850 hrs., 480/80-R46 duals ....................................$82,500 ‘94 Ford 9280, 20.8-38 duals, 2250 hrs. ..$65,500 ‘79 Case 2290, 18.4-38 ............................$12,500 Allis Chalmers WD45, Nice ........................$3,950

‘10 EZ Trail 500 wagon w/brakes ..............$9,500 ‘08 Wilrich 9x24’ 957DDR w/harrow ........$34,500 ‘09 NH BR7060, AW/NW/BC/1.8M/Endless ................................................................$27,500 ‘06 NH ST720, 5-shank, (527 DMI) ..........$19,500 ‘06 Stoll 35 loader for TS135 NH, FWA w/bucket & joystick/valve..........................................$6,000 ‘05 Wilrich 957, DDR, 9-shank, 24” w/harrow ................................................................$29,900 ‘11 Tebben TC94, 10’ rotary cutter ............$5,950 Morris CT712, 16’ chisel plow ....................$3,950 Several 7’ & 8’ Snowblowers ........................................From $1,500 to $3,500

COMBINES/HEADS ‘90 Gleaner R50 w/6 row cornhead & 20’ flex ............................................Pkg. $38,500 ‘98 NH TR88, 1335 sep. hrs., 24.5-32, bin ext. ................................................................$54,500 ‘97 NH TR88, 1838 sep. hrs., 24.5-32, Nice..........................................................$51,500 ‘03 NH 74C, 30’ flex head ........................$21,000 (2) ‘01 NH 73C, 30’ flex head ..................$20,900 ‘07 NH 74C, (CR) 35’ flex head ................$26,500 ‘98 NH 973, 25’ flex head ..........................$9,500 ‘92 NH 973, 30’ flex head ..........................$7,500 ‘95 NH 974, 6 row 30”................................$8,500 ‘97 NH TR98, 30.5-32, loaded, 1212 hrs. $65,000 ‘95 NH 973, 30’ flex head ........................$10,900 ‘95 NH TR97, 30.5-32, loaded, 1450 sep. hrs. ................................................................$54,500 Gleaner F2 w/4R30” cornhead & 15’ bean head ..................................................................$3,500

SKID STEERS ‘11 NH L218, cab/heat, hyd. QA, Rental Return ......................................................................Call ‘08 NH LS170, cab/heat, hyd. QA, bucket $21,000 ‘07 NH L175, cab, AC, hyd. QA, whls., 72” bucket, pilot controls ........................$29,500 ‘94 Commander 8000, 72 hp., 72” bucket, rubber tracks ..........................................$19,000 ‘92 NH L250, 42” bucket, 1800 hrs. ..........$7,950 ‘07 NH C175 track loader, heat, hyd. QA, 900 hrs., pilot controls ............................$29,950 ‘07 JD 332, AC, hyd. QA, 1750 hrs. ......Coming In ‘00 NH LS180, cab/heat, 4250 hrs. ..........$12,500 ‘01 NH LS160, cab, 4200 hrs. ..................$15,500

Midwest Ag Equip

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Farm Equipment For Sale

for questions or prices please call

R & E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc.

1-800-388-3320 USED TRACTORS NEW Versatile 250, FWA..........................................CALL NEW Versatile 305, FWA..........................................CALL Versatile 256, bi-directional ................................$26,500 ‘98 NH 8870, FWA ................................................$65,000 NEW Massey HD2680, FWA, w/cab ......................CALL White 2-105 ..............................................................CALL ‘08 NH TD80, FWA ..............................................$32,500 Massey Ferguson 33..............................................$1,900 Ford TW20, FWA ..................................................$23,500 ‘60 IH 560, WF........................................................$5,200 IH 460......................................................................$3,960 IH 706 w/cab & loader ..........................................$7,500 MM 302 w/loader ..................................................$4,500 Oliver 1850 w/loader ..............................................$7,250 JD 4010 gas, w/cab ..............................................$7,500

PLANTERS NEW White planters ................................................CALL White 8106, 6-30 w/DF & cross auger, Like New ..CALL White 6122, 12-30 w/liquid, Nice ............................CALL Hiniker 30’ seeder ................................................$19,500 ‘92 JD 455, 30’ ....................................................$14,000

TILLAGE

SKIDSTEERS NEW NH skidsteers on hand ..................................CALL

Financing Available

Emerson Kalis Easton, MN 56025 • 507-381-9675

COMBINES ‘94 Gleaner R72 w/new engine ..............................CALL ‘00 Gleaner R72 w/CDF ..........................................CALL ‘03 Gleaner R65 ..........................................................Call Gleaner R60..........................................................$29,500 ‘08 Fantini 12-30 chopping cornhead ................$68,000 NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ............................CALL

HAY TOOLS New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand Hesston 1150, 12’ ..................................................$1,800

MISCELLANEOUS NEW Salford RT units ..............................................CALL NEW Westfield augers ..................................AVAILABLE NEW Rem 2700 vac ................................................CALL NEW Century HD1000, 60’ sprayers ......................CALL NEW Riteway rollers ................................................CALL NEW Lorenz snowblowers ......................................CALL NEW Batco conveyors ............................................CALL NEW Brent wagons & grain carts ..........................CALL NEW E-Z Trail seed wagons....................................CALL NEW rock buckets & pallet forks .......................... CALL NEW Hardi sprayers ................................................CALL REM 2700, Rental ....................................................CALL Willmar 765 HT sprayer w/80’ boom ..................$31,000 Unverferth 8000 grain cart ..................................$19,000 Kinze 1050 w/duals..............................................$48,500 (DMI Parts Available)

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN

Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00, Sat. 7:30-Noon

www.westbrookagpower.com Hwy. 30 West • WESTBROOK, MN • Ph. (507) 274-6101 USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS ‘98 NH 9882, 3500 hrs ..........................................$89,900 ‘97 NH 9682, 2700 hrs ..........................................$86,900 ‘96 NH 9682, 4500 hrs. ........................................$72,500 ‘97 NH 9482, 5300 hrs. ........................................$64,900 ‘90 Ford 876, 4WD, 3 pt., 5400 hrs. ......................$34,900 ‘98 CIH 8940, 5500 hrs ........................................$69,900 ‘10 NH T8050, 582 hrs ........................................$174,000 ‘09 NH T7040, FWA, 300 hrs. ..............................$103,900 ‘97 H 8970, 4500 hrs. ..........................................$66,900 ‘95 NH 8970, FWA, 7500 hrs. ................................$56,900 ‘05 Genesis 2210, FWA, SS, 3000 hrs. ..................$89,900 ‘02 Genesis 2210, FWA, SS, 3400 hrs. ..................$79,900 ‘02 Versatile 2145, FWA, 1250 hrs.........................$85,000 ‘85 Versatile 256 bi-directional, 4450 hrs. ............$25,900 JD 4640, 8800 hrs ................................................$17,900 Ford 8000................................................................$7,900

Wilrich 50’ Quad X2, 4 bar ....................................$44,900 Wilrich 957, 5-30, Nice..........................................$33,900 CIH 9300, 9-30, w/leveler......................................$29,900 ‘05 Wilrich 957, 7-30 ............................................$29,900 JD 512, 7-shank....................................................$17,900 DMI Tigermate II, 32’ ............................................$17,900 CIH 4900, 45’ FC ....................................................$6,900

DRILLS & PLANTING

Kinze 3600, 16/31, Nice ........................................$74,900 Kinze 3600, 16/31 ................................................$69,900 Kinze 3600, 16/31 ................................................$57,500 Kinze 2600, 12/23 ................................................$39,900 Kinze 3200, 12R30 ................................................$38,900 Kinze 2210, 12R30 ................................................$28,900 Kinze 2200, 12/23 ................................................$23,500 ‘03 Kinze 3000, 8/15, Nice ....................................$24,900 White 6100, 12R30, w/11 row trailer ....................$22,900 CIH 900, 12R30 ......................................................$7,900 CORN HEADS ‘07 Gleaner 3000, 8R30 ........................................$32,900 Great Plains 20’, 10” w/coulter cart ......................$10,900 ‘98 JD 893, 8R30 ..................................................$21,900 Tye 20’ drill ............................................................$2,800 NH 996, 8R30........................................................$16,900 HAY EQUIPMENT NH 974, 6R30..........................................................$3,950 ‘09 JD 265 disc mower ..........................................$6,500 NH 616 disc mower ................................................$6,700 GRAIN HEADS ‘07 Gleaner 8200, 35’ w/Crary ..............................$32,900 NH 499 haybine ......................................................$8,900 ‘03 Gleaner 8000, 30’ w/Crary ..............................$23,900 ‘05 NH BR780, net ................................................$22,900 ‘03 NH 74C, 30’ ....................................................$18,900 NH 855 baler ..........................................................$2,500 JD 930F w/Crary ..................................................$16,900 NH 660 baler, twin/net ............................................$9,900 ‘98 NH 973, 30’ ....................................................$10,900 Gehl 1475 baler ......................................................$6,900 ‘98 NH 973, 25’ ......................................................$8,900 New Tonutti 9 wheel rake ........................................$4,650 Gramip 9 wheel rake ..............................................$2,900 COMBINES 2300 Series, 16’ hay head ....................................$12,000 ‘01 Gleaner R62, 1500 hrs.....................................$89,900 SKIDLOADERS ‘00 NH TR-99, 1612 hrs. ......................................$84,900 ‘00 NH TR-99, RWA, 2255 hrs. ..............................$79,900 ‘10 Bobcat S330................................................Coming In ‘09 NH L-185, 750 hrs, cab, heat ..........................$32,000 ‘95 NH TR-87, 1850 hrs. ......................................$39,900 ‘83 JD 7720 hydro, field ready ..............................$13,500 ‘07 NH L-185, 1200 hrs, cab, heat & AC................$29,900 ‘87 NH TR88, 4200 hrs. ..........................................$7,500 ’06 NH L-190, 1650 hrs ........................................$26,900 ‘09 NH L-175, 2500 hrs, cab, heat ........................$24,900 TILLAGE MORE ITEMS - See Our Wesbsite Wilrich 50’ Quad X, 4 bar ......................................$29,900

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‘03 NH ST740, 7-shank ........................................$18,500 M&W 9-shank, 24” w/leveler ..............................$14,500 Wilrich 3400, 45’, 4-bar harrow ..............................CALL ‘02 DMI Tigermate II, 44.5’ w/bskt ..........................CALL

‘08 Cat 965B, 800 hrs ....................$199,500 ‘08 Cat 835B, 2000 hrs., 3 pt. PTO $215,000 ‘04 Cat 855, 3000 hrs. ....................$185,000 ‘07 JD 9860STS, 800 hrs., loaded w/all options....................................$175,000 ‘01 Cat 95E, 3800 hrs., new tracks $115,000 ‘07 Cat MT755B, 2100 hrs. ............$150,000 ‘07 CIH MX305, 200 hrs. on new motor, warranty ..........................................$112,500 ‘07 CIH MX275, 1750 hrs., loaded w/all options....................................$137,500 ‘08 Lexion 595, 650 hrs. ................$265,000 ‘08 Krause Dominator, 18’ ..............$38,000 ‘04 DMI Tiger Mate II, (50.5’) ..........$37,500 ‘96 JD 1844, 1800 gal., 3900 hrs. ....$45,000 ‘95 Loral, 1600 hrs. ............................$40,000 ‘09 Hagie STS14, 120’ boom, loaded ........................................................$190,000 ‘98 JD 1770, 24-30, loaded, w/precision planters ..............................................$58,500 ‘03 Wilrich 957 VDR, nice shape ....$16,000

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Advantages we offer: • We unload directly from the trucks to a floater (Terra Gator) without stockpiling material.

This gives us a more uniform spread with no foliage to plug up the spreader.

• With direct loading there is no stockpile, no wasted lime or mess in your field.

• We use a floater (Terra Gator) to spread so we have less compaction.

• We are equipped to spread variable rate using GPS mapping.

• We service Minnesota and northern Iowa.

Why apply Aglime: • A soil ph level of 5.5 nitrogen efficiency is only 77 percent.

• A soil ph level of 6.0 nitrogen efficiency still is only 89 percent.

• At a soil ph level of 7.0 fertilizer efficiency is 100 percent.

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Lime Spreading

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CIH 4800, 28’ & 26’ field cultivators ................$9,500 CIH 4800 field cult. w/mulch, 24’ & 22’ ..........$8,500 CIH 4300, 32’ ................................................$13,500 CIH 4300 w/mulcher, 24’ ..............................$11,500 Mandako Roller, 42” drum w/steerable wheel, 2011 w/200 acres ........................................$26,500 CIH 3950 disc w/mulcher, cushion gang, 24’ $24,000 CIH 496 w/mulcher, 24’, cushion gang ..........$14,500 CIH 496 w/mulcher, 18’, cushion gang ..........$11,500 DMI 527B disc ripper ....................................$15,500 DMI 500, 5-shank, 3 pt. mount ripper w/disc leveler ............................................................$7,500 Variety of sizes of disc chisels on hand ................Call Kent 12’ Discovator ........................................$6,500 Demco 550 grain cart, 3 yrs. old, Like New ..$14,900 Demco 650 gravity box..................................$12,900 (6) Demco 365 boxes ................From $5,500-$6,500 Demco used gravity boxes, all sizes available ......Call (2) Gehl 125 mixers ..........................Choice $12,500 New Mandako Land Rollers in stock....................Call H&S 12-wheel rake, 1 yr. old ..........................$4,800 Used Tonutti 10-wheel high capacity rake ......$4,000

HD 10-16.5 & HD 12-16.5

Snowblowers -USED TRACTORSCIH 7250, 3600 hrs., FWA..............................$76,000 CIH 7240 Magnum, 4700 hrs., FWA ..............$64,000 CIH 7140, 2WD, 3800 hrs. ............................$39,000 CIH 7120 Magnum, 3900 hrs., FWA, 540 & 1000 PTO, no 3 pt. ................................................$55,000 MX120, MFD, 4200 hrs., 18.4x42 ..................$54,000 MX120, MFD, 1900 hrs., no cab ....................$46,000 MX120, 2WD, 1700 hrs., no cab ....................$36,000 MX110, 2WD, 2100 hrs., cab, Sharp ..............$43,000 IH 826 w/loader ............................................$12,000 IH 806, new paint, 56 shifting ........................$11,500 IH 684 w/loader ............................................$14,500 IH 786, new motor, new trans. ......................$16,500 CIH 7130 Magnum, 4300 hrs., FWA ..........Coming In White 2-155, 2WD, 5300 hrs., Super Clean, Like New Tires..............................................$15,500 IH 186 hydro ..................................................$13,000

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• 5/8” drum roller wall thickness • 42” drum diameter • 4”x8” frame tubing 1/4” thick • Auto fold

New Sitrex Rakes Available

-MISCELLANEOUS-SCIH 6750 parabolic chisel ..............................$16,500 CIH 6500 chisel, 13-shank ..............................$1,500 CIH 527B, red ................................................$16,500

Many New & Used Rakes Available

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NEW EQUIPMENT HARVEST INTERNATIONAL/AUGERS T10-32 PTO Truck Auger ..............$3,500 T10-42 Truck Auger ......................$4,250 T10-52 Truck Auger ......................$4,950 H10-62 Swing Hopper ..................$8,500 H10-72 Swing Hopper ..................$9,300 H10-82 Swing Hopper ..................$9,750 H13-62 Swing Hopper ................$13,500 H13-72 Swing Hopper ................$14,500 H13-82 Swing Hopper ................$15,500 H13-92 Swing Hopper ................$18,500 A10-72 ..........................................$7,999 18-44 Belt Conveyor, 7.5 hp ........$9,950 12 Volt Auger Mover ....................$1,995 Hyd Auger Mover..........................$1,350 E-TRAIL GRAIN CARTS 710 Bu. ........................................$18,795 510 Bu ......................Starting at $10,995 GRAVITY WAGONS 600 Agrimaster, On Hand ..........$13,500 500 E-Z Trail, On Hand ....$7,995-$9,020

400 E-Z Trail........................$6,895-7,250 COMBINE HEAD MOVERS E-Z Trail 4-wheel 21’......................................$2,550-$2,750 26’......................................$2,890-$3,909 30’......................................$3,120-$3,320 Koyker Stor-Mor Grain Baggers & Bag Unloaders ........................In Stock NEW KOYKER LOADERS Call for Other Sizes 510 Loader on Hand ....................$5,750 HITCH DOC SEED TENDERS 2 Box Tandem, On Hand ..............$9,850 4 Box Tandem, On Hand ............$15,950 6 Box Gooseneck ......................$25,000 NEW ROUND BALE RACKS 10’x23’, On Hand ..........................$1,995 NEW WHEEL RAKES 10 Wheel, V Rake, On Hand ........$3,750 5 Wheel, 3 pt. Rake, On Hand......$1,125

USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS ‘01 JD 9300..................................$96,000 ‘00 JD 9200..................................$82,500 ‘94 Ford 8670 ..............................$28,500 ‘82 AC 8050 ................................$25,000 ‘77 AC 7040 ..................................$7,750 Case 970 ......................................$4,750 GRAIN CARTS ‘10 E-Z Trail 510 ..........................$10,500 Unverferth 4500, Nice ..................$8,000 Parker 450 ....................................$5,250 WAGONS ‘10 E-Z Trail 3400 w/brakes..........$6,900 (2) Parker 4000, 450 bu ................$3,750

AUGERS Westfield 10x61 w/right angle drive ......................................................$3,750 Hutchinson 10x72 Swing Hopper $2,500 Westfield 10x71 Swing Hopper ....$3,000 Koyker 10x71 Swing Hopper........$1,850 Westfield 10x71 Swing Hopper ....$3,750 GRAIN BAGGER AND BAG UNLOADER RENTALS

AJAX self loading round bale mover ......................................................$4,500

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Cattle

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056 Cattle

REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, HOLSTEIN STEERS calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al 120 at 360 lbs, 185 at 455 lbs.

Vaccinated & de-horned. sired. In herd improvement Raised from calves. You program. J.W. Riverview can pick up or I can delivAngus Farm Glenco, MN er. Jeff Twardowski 32055336 Conklin Dealer 320732-6259 Evenings 864-4625

056 Cattle

K Bar K Cattle Co. Grateful Harvest Online Production Sale Nov. 2728th. Selling Bulls, Heifers, Show Steers and Embryos. Several breeds represented. For details go to: www.kbarkcattle.com Daniel Kohls & Family, Litchfield H-320-693-5884 or C-612-916-6429

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FOR SALE: Registered Shorthorn bred heifers, very fancy registered Short horn heifer calf, 2 Shorthorn steer calves. Used Dual ldr. 320-894-6271 Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, heifers or roping stock, top blood lines. 507-235-3467 WANT TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664

~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~ Notch Equipment: • • • • •

Rock Buckets • Grapple Forks • Manure Forks Bale Spears • Hi-Volume Buckets & Pallet Forks Bale Transports & Feeder Wagons, 16’-34’ Adult & Young Stock Feeders & Bale Feeders Land Levelers

Smidley Equipment: • Steer Stuffers • Hog Feeders • Hog Huts • Calf Creep Feeders • Lamb & Sheep Feeders • Cattle & Hog Waterers • Mini Scaler

Sioux Equipment:

WHITE Goodhue, MN 55027

(651) 923-4441 Lodermeiers.net

• We Also Buy & Sell Used GT Tox-O-Wic Dryers Or We Can Rebuild Your Dryer For You

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• We Buy & Sell Used Smidley Steer Stuffers Or We Can Rebuild Your Steer Stuffer For You

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ • #580 GT grain dryer w/25 hp. elec. motor & phase converter, we rebuilt it w/new center auger, center tube & sump • #370 GT PTO grain dryer • 8”x55’ Feterl PTO auger, VG • 18’ Meyers bale rack w/10-ton Meyers wagon • NH #513 spreader, VG • 81⁄2 yd. Garfield hyd. push off scraper, used only 3 days in past 2 yrs.

• Grasshopper 723 w/52” deck, “Demo”

• Brillion 3 pt., 6’ grass seeder • Gehl #312 Scavenger II spreader, 260 bu., VG • Gehl 6’ green chopper • Brady 5600 15’ stalk shredder & windrower • Hesston 30A Stackhand • Lorenz 984 9’ snowblower, 1000 RPM, Very Good • Hiniker 1700, 15’ stalk shredder/end trans., Exc. • Steer Stuffer & Hog Feeders • 20’ JD BWF disk w/duals, Very Good • Special Prices on new Augers & Gravity Boxes

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Office Location - 305 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

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H&S 860 BLOWER H&S 12 WHEEL HI-CAP RAKE HESSTON STACK HAND 10 HESSTON 7500 FORAGE HARVESTER W/ HAY & CORN HEAD HESSTON 6610 SELF PROPELLED HAYBINE NEW IDEA 406 SIDE RAKE WITH DOLLY WHEEL NEW IDEA 5212 DISCBINE NEW HOLLAND 144 HAY INVERTOR NEW HOLLAND 499 HAYBINE ROUND BALE WAGON 8 BALE ROW CROP, DRILLS & SPRAYERS HARDI TR 500 45' BOOM TANDEM AXLE HARDI DELTA 90' 3PT BOOM FOAM MARKER, RATE CONT. HARDI NAVIGATOR 1000 60' HYD. FOLD BOOM, RAVEN 440 HARDI COMMANDER 750, 60' BOOM GRAIN CARTS & WAGONS DEMCO 325 GRAVITY BOX W/ 12 TON GEAR BADGER 14’ FORAGE BOX W/BADGER 10 TON GEAR H&S 7+4 TWIN AUGER 16' FORAGE BOX 12 TON TANDEM GEAR GEHL FX1620 FORAGE BOX W/ 12TON BADGER GEAR GEHL 920 14' FORAGE 12 TON GEAR MINNESOTA 12 TON TANDEM GEAR MANURE SPREADERS NEW IDEA 3639 SPREADER NEW IDEA 3732 SPREADER GEHL 1329 SPREADER NEW HOLLAND 795 SPREADER, TOP BEATER, 16.5X16.1 TIRES KNIGHT 8014 PRO TWIN SLINGER, SINGLE AXLE GRAIN EQUIPMENT HUTCHINSON 8X57 PTO WESTFIELD WR8X56 EMD LESS MOTOR WESTFIELD WR6X61 EMD 3 PHASE MOTOR HUTCHINSON 8X51 EMD WESTFIELD MK 13X71GLP WESTFIELD MK 10X61 GLP, NEW CONDITION WESTFIELD WR 10X71 PTO AUGER MISCELLANEOUS 14' FERTILIZER AUGER IH 2600 TRUCK LT CUMMINS 300HP 24' GRAIN BOX 2 TAGS BUSH HOG 84" 3PT OFFSET MOWER WESTENDORF TA26 BUCKET & SPEAR

Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders Cattel Panels • Feeders Panels • Head Gates Hog Feeders • Squeeze Chutes & Tubs Port-A-Hut Shelters (Many Sizes) Bergman Cattle Feeders Lorenz & Farm King Snowblowers Mandako Land Rollers, 12’-60’ GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu.

Sheep & Calf Feeders Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. Powder River Crowding Tub & Alley Mister Squeeze Cattle Chutes & Hd. Gates Garfield Earth Scrapers Peck Grain Augers, 8” - 10” - 12” • Special Price

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MDS Buckets for Loaders & Skidloaders Powder River Livestock & Horse Equipment Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’ Jari Sickle Mowers Grasshopper Lawn Mowers - Special Price Now! “Tire” feeders & waterers MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor for skidsteers, tractors, loaders or telehandlers Good Stock of parts for GT Tox-O-Wic Grain Dryers, Also, Some Used Parts Sitrex Wheel Rakes - MX Model In Stock Brillion Alfalfa & Grass Seeders Bale Baskets SI Feeders & Bunks (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders Enduraplas Bale Feeders, Panels & Tanks E-Z Trail Wagons, Boxes & Grain Carts Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns R&C Poly Bale Feeders Farm King Augers and Mowers Corral Panels & Horse Stalls EZ-Trail Head Movers & Bale Racks • Special Price Roda Mini-Spreaders Amish Built Oak bunk feeders & bale racks Walco log splitter Goat & Sheep feeders

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Cross bred calves. Born in FOR SALE: Reg. Black Angus bulls w/ great growth & April. Perfect for show ring. Call (920)623-4582 disposition, breeding out of Schiefelbein Genetics., 320-597-2747 FOR SALE OR LEASE

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Grain Carts • New 900 x 32 flotation tires, under 10psi • 24” Unload Auger “Fastest in the industry!”

• Auto-Trail Steerable Axle System • New independent horizontal “feeder” & vertical “unload” auger operation

New Tanks & Pumps: Any Size Available Used Tanks:

- Balzer 10,000 gal. 5th wheel slurry - Balzer 8500, 5th wheel, Dietrich 5-unit - Houle 7300 gal. slurry w/5-unit disk injector - Balzer 6350 mag., low pro slurry w/4 unit injector - Houle 6000 gal. slurry w/4 units, disk injector - Nuhn 5000 gal. slurry w/5 unit disk injector - Balzer 4800 slurry w/5 unit disk injector - Balzer 4200 slurry - Balzer 4200 gal. vacuum w/3-tank injector Express - Auto Car 6-wheel drive w/4000 Calumet slurry tank w/4-unit disc injector Lagoon Calumet 3750 gal. vacuum manure tank Pump w/3-unit disc injector - Balzer 3750 vacuum tank - Better Bilt 3400 gal. vacuum tank - Balzer 3300 slurry - Calumet 2250 gal. vacuum tank w/2-shank injector - Better Bilt 2100 gal. vacuum tank - Badger 1500 gal. vacuum tank - Hawkbilt 1500 gal. vacuum tank - Better Bilt 1500 vacuum tank - Dietrich 5 unit sweep injector

Misc.Equipment:

- Redball 570, 1200 gal., 90’ boom w/Raven 450 monitor - Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ boom, Raven 450 monitor - Top Air 1000 gal., 60’ boom, MT 3000 monitor - L & D 1000 gal., 88’ boom, no monitor V-Pump - Blumhardt tandem axles, 1000 gal., 90’ boom • Up to 4000 w/foamer gallons - Top Air 1000 gal., 60’ X-fold boom per minute w/Raven 440 monitor, tandem axle The most durable and - Red Ball 565, 1000 gal., 60’, FF boom dependable high capacity - AgChem 750 gal., 60’ X-fold boom, pump available. tandem axle Other: Walsh 500 gal., 45’ boom - N Tech vari width vertical - Nuhn 540, 8’ vertical pump - Brent 1084 grain cart manure pump - Balzer 314 agitator - (2) Brent 600 GREEN gravity wagons - Balzer Rovatti horizontal - Hydro Engineering, 23- Brent 420 grain cart manure pump shank, 46’ direct injector - Brent 472 gravity wagon - ‘09 Doda 10’ vertical pump tool bar - (2) EZ Trail 300 gravity wagons - Doda 6’ Super 150 vertical - Hydro Engineering, 16pump shank, 30’, 3 pt, direct injec- - Kilbros 1200 grain cart tor tool bar - J&M 525 grain cart - Parker 505 RED gravity wagon - Fork type rock picker - Reel type Degelman rock picker - Case IH 4300, 281⁄2’ , 3 bar field cultivator - Tyler pull-type fertilizer spreader - Mobility 4-ton spreader, full hyd. drive - Dempster 4-ton pull-type fert. spreader - Willmar 8-ton spreader - Leon 650 hyd. pull-type scraper - Miller 12 silage dump box - New Lee Mfg. 975 & 475 trailer dsl. fuel tanks - NH ST460, 28’ disk, like new - JD 456 round baler - IH 706, gas, WF - Bourgault 3225 dual compartment air seeder - Agco White 6145 w/2347 hrs.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Glyphosate - American Made • $8.50/gal.

Kendo (aphids) • $65/gal.

Generic Lorsban (aphids) • $25/gal.

Arrow • $65/gal. (Vol Corn) *Licensed to meter chemicals.

Complete line of Generic and Name Brand chemicals.

• Herbicides • Fungicides • Insecticides OEM Ag Equipment Parts Grain Storage & Distribution Systems, Steel Buildings

‘07 JD 9630, PS, 710/70R42 duals, 7500 hrs. ................................................................$126,000 ‘07 NH TG245, MFWD, Super Steer, 380/90R54 duals, 2000 hrs.......................................$102,500 ‘95 JD 8870, 24-spd. trans., 18.4R46 duals, PTO, 12,500 hrs., just through service program ..................................................................$33,500 ‘10 Case 580SM, Series 3 tractor loader backhoe, cab w/heat & air, 4WD, extend-a-hoe, ride control, 280 hrs. ....................................................$68,500 ‘08 CIH 2020, 35’ flexible platform ..........$21,500 ‘08 Harvestec 4308C 8x30 chopping cornhead, JD single point hookup ............................$28,500 ‘05 NH TC33DA compact tractor, hydro, MFWD, 14LA loader, R-4 tires, 1000 hrs ..............$11,250 ‘05 NH TC35DA compact tractor, hydro, MFWD, 14LA loader, R-4 tires, 1526 hrs ..............$12,900 ‘09 Frontier HM1109, 9’ windrow merger, like new, built by H&S........................................$7,900

FALL HARVEST CLOSE OUT PRICES! “New” ‘11 J&M 750-18 grain cart, 30.5x32’s, roll tarp, hyd. spout, Consigned to: henslinauctions.com Dec. 1, 2011 ‘08 JD 9430, 4WD, PT, 2198 hrs., 710/70R42’s, diff. locks, Auto-Track ready, 4 remotes, Deluxe cab w/Active seat, 3000# wgt. pkg. ................$179,500 ‘08 JD 9870STS w/RWD, 485 hrs, CM, 20.8x42’s, Hi-torque w/5 spd rev., pwr cast tail board ..........................................................$209,500 ,07 JD 9860STS w/RWD, 514 hrs, CM, 20.8x42’s, premier cb, chopper w/pwr cast tail board ..........................................................$189,500 ‘03 JD 6420, MFWD, “Open Station” w/640SL loader, 16-spd. PQ w/LHR, 2436 hrs., ROPS ......................................................................$49,500 ‘01 JD 7810 MFWD, 7365 hs, 16 spd. PQ, 18.4x42’s w/JD duals, JD serv. Prog. completed........$64,500 ‘88 JD 4450, MFWD, PS, 6010 hrs., 18.4x38’s w/JD 10 bolt duals, 13.6x28 frts., 3 remotes, 3 pt., PTO......................................................$42,500 Lease/Finance Programs Available!

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Keith Bode Call 651-923-4430 or 651-380-6034

Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291 or 507-426-7267

Tractors 4WD

HANCOCK, MN HOPPERS ‘87 Cornhusker, 42’, 20” hopper height, new brakes/tarp, 80% tires ..............................$14,750 ‘90 Timpte, Elec. Tarp ......$17,500 ‘92 Wilson, 41’ AL, Bottom, Catwalks & Ladders, SHUR-LOK Roll Tarp ........................$16,500

BELTED TRAILERS

‘97 Transcraft, 48/102 Combo, New 5th Wheel, Closed Tandem Slider ..............................$9,250 ‘95 Stoughton, 48’ Winch Rail w/Winch, Sliding Tandem$7,500

END DUMPS ‘05 Spek Tek, 28’, Silage End Gate ............................$25,500

DROP-DECKS

Will Consider Trades!

Call 320-212-5220 or 320-392-5361

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Tractors MFD

(L) IH 806, gas, MF loader, WF ..$5,950 (W) Deutz Allis 6275, '85, with loader ................................................$8,950 (W) Ford 8n, '51, restored ............$4,950 (L) Farmall B, belly mower..........$1,950 (L) Farmall H, loader ..................$1,950 (W) Farmall 400, fast hitch ..........$3,250 (W) Farmall H, belly mower..........$2,150

Skidloaders & Telehandlers (W) BOBCAT S300, '07, 1738 hrs, Cab/Ac, A71, SJC, 2 spd ....$31,500 (W) BOBCAT S300, '07, Cab/Ac $22,500 (W) BOBCAT S250, '07, 1756 hrsCab/AC, A71, 2 spd........$28,500 (W)BOBCAT T5600T, '08, 759 hrs, highflow, AC, hwy package........$32,500 (W) BOBCAT T5600T, '05, 943 hrs, AC ........................................$26,500 (W) Gehl 3510, '89 ........................$4,950 (W) CAT TH360B, 2923 hrs, forks, 7000lbs, 44', Cab, nice........$42,500 (W) CASE 445, 08, 340 hrs, cab/ac, 2-spd, nice ..........................$32,900 (W) CASE 85XT, '02, 1988 hrs, cab, no door, bucket....................$23,500 (L) CASE 75XT ..........................$21,500 (L) CASE 75XT ..........................$17,900 (L) CASE 420, '06, 1900 hrs ......Just In (L) CASE side windows, fits 410-465 skidloaders................................$600 (W) Bobcat 90" skidloader mount finish mower, '06..............................$3,950 (W) Bobcat 96" v-plow ................$3,950

(W) CIH MX215, '11, 345 hrs, lux cab, 12.5x54, 540/1000 ......................Call (W) CIH MX245, '10, 345 hrs, lux cab, 18.4x46, 540/1000..............$159,500 (L) CIH MX225 CVT, '10, lux cab, 4 remotes, wgts ..................Coming In (W) CIH MX335, '08, 520/R46, 960 hrs, dlx cab ............................Coming In (W) CIH MX270, '01, 5656 hrs, no 3pt, 18.4x46, frt duals ................$69,500 (W) CIH MX200, '01, 4961 hrs, lux cab, 18.4x46 ................................$72,500 (W) CIH MX180, '00, 5865 hrs, lux cab, autopilot rdy, 12.5x54 ..........$65,000 (W) CIH Farmall 95, '10, 550 hrs, LX730 loader ..................................$36,950 (L) IH 3588, 2+2, '79, 4944 hrs $10,500 (W) Kubota B3030HST, '07, LA403 loader, 72" deck, 600 hrs ....$18,500 (W) (W) New Holland TN75S, '04, 2863 hrs, turf tires ................................$26,500 (L)

Tractors 2WD (W) CIH 7220, 18.4x42 ..............$46,900 (L) CIH 7110, '88, 6600 hrs, 18.4x38 ..............................................$33,500 (L) IH 5288, '83, 18.4x42, 9900 hrs ..............................................$17,900 (W) IH 5288, '81, 18.4x42, 8771 hrs ..............................................$16,900 (W) IH 5088, '82, 18.4x38, 7714 hrs, fresh OH ..............................$22,500

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(L) CIH TM200, 42.5', '09, ACS round ..........................................Coming In (L) CIH 4900 37', 3-bar ..............$6,500 (W) IH 4700, 48', 3-bar mulcher ..$4,250 (W) JD 2210 58.5', 4-bar ........Coming In (W) JD 985 48' ........................Coming In (W) Wilrich eXcel 31', '01, 4-bar $17,500 (W) Wilrich 2500 28', 3-bar mulcher ................................................$2,950 (W) Wilrich 3400 53' ....................$3,950 (L) Wilrich FCW 32', 4 bar mulcher ................................................$1,850

Planters & Drills

(L) CIH 955, 8R36, trailing, '98, er, tw..........................................$12,500 (W) CIH 1250 24RN, pro 600, bulk, '10 ......................................$129,500 (W) CIH 1250 16RN, pro 600, accurow, '09 ......................................$109,500 (W) CIH 1250 12RN, ER4, mech drive, front fold ................................62,500 (L) CIH 1200, 16R30, pivot, universal display ..................................$65,000 (W) CIH 1200, 16/31, '04, liq fert, pro600, pivot ........................$89,500 (L) Great Plains YP1625..........$108,000 (W) IH 800 12RN, VF ....................$2,950 (L) IH 800 12RN, VF, TW, smart boxes ................................................$2,950 (W) JD 1760 12RN, '05, TW (710233) ..............................................$42,900 (W) Kinze 3700 24RN, '02, 2020 Prec. mon/meters, liq fert, TW ....$79,500 (W) Kinze 3600 16/31, KPMIII, '06, set up as twin rows ............$84,950 (W) Kinze 3600 12/23,'02, KPMIII, TW (616026) ........................$57,500 Combines (L) Kinze 3200, '04, KPMIII, tw $34,950 18 month interest Waiver all Used Combines/heads (W) White 5100 12RN, '91, VF, trailing, CIH 8010, '08, 20.8x42, 422 s hrs, liq fert. ..................................$10,900 accuguide rdy, YM, FT ......$225,500 Field Cultivators (L) CIH Insecticide boxes, 800, 900, CIH 8010, '07, 20.8x42, YM, FT, (W) CIH TMII 60.5', '08, 4-bar ....$56,500 950 planters ......................$200/row CH ......................................$195,500 (L) CIH TMII 50.5', 4-bar, '08 ....$46,500 CIH 8010, '07, 20.8x42, 926 s hrs, YM, FT, CH, mudhog ........$205,500 CIH 8010, '06, 20.8x42 duals, 1661 s hrs, YM, FT ............$169,500 CIH 8010, '06, 871 hrs, mudhog Lake Park • 712-832-3151 Worthington • 507-376-3147 ............................................$215,000 CIH 8010, '04, FT, YM, Pro600 Case IH and Case Credit are registered trademarks of Case Corporation ............................................$189,000 Visit Case’s Web Site at http://www.casecorp.com CIH 7120, '11, 20.8x42, 250 s hrs, Check us out on the internet at www.jaycoximplement.com mudhog, YM, FT, CH ........$265,500

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Engineered Beavertail for ‘97 Trinity, 42’, 36” Belt, Tarp w/Wet Kit ......................$24,500 Drop Deck ......Installed $5,000 ................Unassembled $3,000 ‘01 Inco/Wilson, AL 42F, 36” Belt, AR ................................$24,500 ‘01 GD, 48/102, AR, Spread Axle ......................................$18,500 DAY CAB TRUCKS ‘93 Kenworth T800, 3406 10 Spd, ‘95 Talbert, 48/102, AR, Spread New Tires......................$14,500 Axle ..............................$17,000 VAN TRAILERS ‘90 Int’l 9400, 196” WB, AR ......................................$10,500 Good Selection of ‘95-’01, 48/102-53/102 ..$3,500-$8,250 FLATBEDS ‘00 MANAC 45/96 Spread Axle, ‘99 GD AI Reefer, 36’ Side Door, Tandem Axle ..................$5,500 AR, Pintle Hitch, Sandblasted, New Paint ......................$8,500 ‘95 GD AI Reefer, 48/102, Clean (2) ‘97 Wilson 48/102, AL Combo, ........................................$4,750 MISCELLANEOUS Closed Tandem Slider ..................................Ea. $7,750 ‘05 Chevy Impala, 100,000 miles, Red..................................$7,500 (3) Fruehauf 45/96, Closed Tandem ....................Ea. $5,500 AR/SR Axles & Suspensions ‘89 Hot Shot, 48/96, Spread Axle, For Trailers New Paint ......................$4,750 ................$1,000 Air Ride/Axle, ..............$500 Spring Ride/Axle Custom Haysides Standard ........................$1,250 1/4” Plastic Liner, NEW Tip-In Tip-Out ........$1,850 10’ Wide..........................$30/Ft. 2’-6’ Extensions on back (any trailer) ........................$300 • All Trailers DOTable •

(W) (3) CIH 550 Steiger, '11, 200 hrs, accuguide, lux cab, 800R38's ............................................$290,000 (W) CIH 535 Steiger, '11, 450 hrs, lux cab, 800R38's ....................$255,000 (W) CIH 350 Steiger, '11, 350 hrs, lux cab, pto, 18.4x46 ..............$195,000 (W) CIH STX435, '10, 249 hrs, pto, lux cab, 710/R42......................$215,000 (W) CIH STX375, '01, 5600 hrs, lux cab, 520/85R46 ..........................$109,500 (W) CIH 9270, '91, PS, 8095 hrs, 24.5x32 tiger style ..............$59,500 (W) CIH STX325, '04, 3315 hrs, 18.4x46, 3pt, pto, lux cab ................$139,500 (W) JD 9630T, '08, 715 hrs ......$279,500

(W) CIH 7010, '08, 20.8x42, 826 s hrs, mudhog, YM, FT, CH ......Coming In (L) CIH 6088, '11 ..................Coming In (W) CIH 6088, '11, 20.8x38, mudhog, YM, FT, CH ............................Just In (W) CIH 5088, '11, 225 s hrs, 20.8x38, YM, FT, CH ........................$205,500 (L) CIH 2388, '06, 1161 s hrs ..$156,000 (W) CIH 2388, '05, 18.4 duals, 1567 s hrs, YM, FT, mudhog ........$156,500 (L) CIH 2388, '02, 18.4x38 duals, 1350 s hrs, YM, RT ........................Just In (L) CIH 2388, '01, RT, FT, 2026 s hrs, (JJC0269007) ....................$103,000 (W) CIH 2388, '00, 1989 s hrs, RT, FT, YM (JJC0268398) ................$95,000 (L) CIH 2388, '00, 1780 S hrs....$87,500 (L) CIH 2388, '99, 2418 s hrs, FT, YM, RT ........................................$79,500 (W) CIH 2388, '98, 2150 s hrs, duals ..............................................$79,500 (W) CIH 2377, '06 ..................Coming In (L) CIH 2377, '06, 30.5x32, 480 s hrs ..........................................Coming In (L) CIH 2366, '03 ........................Just In (W) CIH 2366, '03, 1254 s hrs, 30.5x32, FT, YM, RT, CH ..................$116,500 (L) CIH 2366, '03, 1004 s hrs, 18.4x38, FT, YM, RT, CH ..................$119,500 (L) CIH 2366, '00, 1989 s hrs, 30.5x32, FT, YM, RT, CH ....................$92,500 (W) CIH 2366, '98, 30.5x32, YM, RT ..............................................$86,500 (L) CIH 2166, '97, 2790 s hrs ....$57,500 (L) CIH 1660, '88, 4420 hrs, RT, FT, CH ........................................$25,500 (L) CIH 1660, '86 ......................$19,500 (W) IH 1460, '81, RT, CH, 24.5x32, bin ext, axle ext ....................$9,950 (W) NH TR88, '96........................$59,500

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For Sale: 2 spotted Draft pony Horses. Half draft riding Horses. Black team of 6 year old Mares well broke. (715)758-6851 Haflinger (2) 3 year old reg.

Haflinger Mares, 90% sisters, matched pair. $1500 each obo.

Call (815)248-9153 Sheep

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40 organic dairy goats from herd of 243 that peaked at 10 3/4 # average with 30 does already called. $250 each. (507)875-2736.

FOR SALE: 56 big cross bred ewes, due January 20th, complete dispersal.

507-877-2175

‘06 JD 9560, 779 sep. hrs., side hill pkg., PRWD ............$185,900

‘11 JD 7330, 450 hrs., IVT, duals, Lease Return ....$108,900

CIH 1200, 36R20”, Bauer bar, row cleaners ..................$94,900

‘08 JD 4830, 873 hrs., 1000 gal., 90’ boom ......................$189,500

“Auction, November 30th, check agpowerjd.com for more details” 4WD TRACTORS

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(W)’93 JD 9400, 1985 sep. hrs. ......................................................$49,900 (W)’97 JD 9500, 3021 sep. hrs. ......................................................$49,900 (O)’11 JD 9630, Lease Return ......................................................$279,900 (B)’80 JD 6620, 4384 hrs. ..............................................................$14,900 (O)’11 JD 9630, 200 hrs., Lease Return........................................$279,900 (O)’08 Mudhog, PRWD, off 9760 ....................................................$12,500 (O)’11 JD 9630, 200 hrs., Lease Return........................................$279,900 (H)’97 JD 9400, 3958 hrs. ............................................................$105,900

TRACK TRACTORS (O)’11 JD 9630T, Lease Return ....................................................$314,900 (O)’11 JD 9630T, 300 hrs. ............................................................$314,900 (B)’09 JD 9630T, 450 hrs. ............................................................$299,900 (H)’10 JD 8345RT, 250 hrs. ..........................................................$257,900 (O)’11 JD 8130T, 272 hrs., IVT......................................................$235,900 (O)’10 JD 8295RT, 400 hrs., 25” tracks ........................................$219,900 (W)’01 JD 9400T, 2919 hrs., 3 pt. ................................................$134,900

ROW CROP TRACTORS (H)’11 JD 8335R, 220 hrs., IVT ....................................................$254,900 (W)’10 JD 8345R, 326 hrs., ILS, IVT ............................................$239,900 (H)’10 JD 8345R, 804 hrs., IVT ....................................................$228,900 (B)’09 JD 8430, 950 hrs., IVT ......................................................$189,900 (B)’11 JD 7330, IVT, Lease Return ................................................$108,900 (B)’11 JD 7330, 435 hrs., IVT ......................................................$108,900 (O)’11 JD 7330, 436 hrs., IVT ......................................................$108,900 (B)’11 JD 7330, auto quad, Lease Return ......................................$99,900 (B)’11 JD 7330, auto quad, Lease Return ......................................$99,900 (B)’96 JD 8100, 3965 hrs. ..............................................................$79,900 (H)’83 JD 4250, 2WD, 5328 hrs. ....................................................$32,500 (B)’04 JD 7220, 879 hrs., PQ, 2WD ....................................................CALL (H)’81 JD 4640, 6937 hrs., QR........................................................$25,900 (B)’79 JD 4840, 9800 hrs. ..............................................................$19,900 (H)’75 JD 4630, 7217 hrs. ..............................................................$18,700

STALK CHOPPERS/ ROTARY CUTTERS

(H)’07 JD CX20, 20’ rotary cutter....................................................$18,500 (O)JD 120, 20’ stalk chopper ..........................................................$17,500 (H)’07 JD 520, 20’ stalk chopper ....................................................$17,500 (B)’07 JD 520 stalk chopper ................................................................CALL (B)’05 JD 520, 20’ stalk chopper ....................................................$16,900 (W)’08 Hiniker AR2000, 20’ stalk chopper ......................................$16,500 (B)’98 JD 220, 20’ stalk chopper ....................................................$14,500 (H)’93 JD 120, 20’ stalk chopper ....................................................$13,900 (W)’07 Hiniker 1700, 20’ stalk chopper ..........................................$13,900

CORN HEADS

(B)’05 Geringhoff 18R22”................................................................$69,900 (O)’08 JD 612C, 12R30” chopping ..................................................$81,000 (H)’08 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping ..................................................$75,500 (O)’08 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping ..................................................$73,900 (O)’08 JD 608C, 8R30”....................................................................$57,900 (B)’11 JD 606, 6R30” chopping ..........................................................CALL (B)’07 Geringhoff RD830, 8R30” ........................................................CALL (H)’06 Geringhoff RD830, chopping ................................................$51,500 (H)’08 JD 608, 8R30”, non chopping ..............................................$44,500 (B)’01 JD 1290, 20” knife rolls ........................................................$31,900 (O)’02 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls........................................................$29,900 (B)’03 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ........................................................$29,900 JD 893, 8R30” ....................................................(9) from $19,900-$35,500 (B)Case 1063, 6R30” ......................................................................$17,900 (B)’84 JD 644, 6R36” ........................................................................$6,900 (O)’10 JD 9870, 380 sep. hrs. ......................................................$310,000 JD 843, 8R30” ........................................................(4) from $5,500-$8,900 (H)’10 JD 9870, 439 sep. hrs. ......................................................$274,500 JD 643, 6R30” ........................................................(6) from $3,500-$7,950 (H)’10 JD 9770, 405 sep. hrs. ......................................................$239,900 (B)JD 443, 4R30” ..............................................................................$1,950 (O)’10 JD 9670, 454 sep. hrs. ......................................................$239,900 (O)’11 JD 9570, 116 sep. hrs. ......................................................$229,500 (O)’11 JD 9570, 240 sep. hrs. ......................................................$218,900 (O)’10 JD 4930, 1330 hrs., 120’ boom..........................................$238,500 (B)’08 JD 9670, 532 sep. hrs. ......................................................$214,900 (O)’11 JD 4830, 327 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$228,250 (H)’08 JD 9570, 440 sep. hrs., duals ............................................$208,900 (O)’11 JD 4830, 341 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$227,900 (H)’08 JD 9570, 237 sep. hrs., duals ............................................$193,000 (O)’11 JD 4730, 202 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$209,700 (B)’06 JD 9560, 779 sep. hrs., side hill pkg., PRWD ....................$185,900 (O)’08 JD 4830, 873 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$189,500 (B)’05 JD 9860, 1235 sep. hrs. ....................................................$184,900 (O)’10 JD 4730, 400 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$187,950 (O)’07 JD 9660, 1032 sep. hrs. ....................................................$179,900 (O)’10 JD 4730, 522 hrs., 100’ boom............................................$187,750 (H)’04 JD 9760, 1237 hrs. ............................................................$155,900 (O)’10 JD 4730, 951 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$182,500 (H)’01 JD 9650, 1777 sep. hrs. ....................................................$119,900 (O)’10 JD 4730, 610 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$181,800 (B)’02 JD 9650, 1726 sep. hrs. ....................................................$109,900 (O)’09 JD 4730, 839 hrs., 100’ boom............................................$179,900 (H)’98 JD 9510, 2284 sep. hrs. ......................................................$81,900 (O)’10 JD 4730, 894 hrs., 90’ boom..............................................$179,850 (B)’91 JD 9500, 2057 sep. hrs., PRWD ..............................................CALL (O)’08 JD 4830, 1862 hrs. ............................................................$179,000 (B)’93 JD 9500SH, 2562 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................................$69,900 (O)’09 JD 4730, 750 hrs. ..............................................................$178,800

COMBINES

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SPRAYERS

(O)’08 JD 4830, 1245 hrs. ............................................................$177,500 (O)’06 JD 4920, 2335 hrs., dry applicator ....................................$170,000 (O)’07 CIH SPX3320, 1903 hrs., 60’/80’ boom ............................$139,500 (O)’03 Ag Chem 1064, 2989 hrs., 60’/80’ boom ............................$87,900 (H)Top Air 1000, 60’ boom................................................................$6,500

PLANTERS & DRILLS (H)’10 JD 1990, 40’, 15” spacing, CCS................................................CALL (H)’09 JD 1790, 24R20”, liq. fert...................................................$115,500 (H)’07 JD 1770, 24R30”, liq. fert...................................................$104,900 (B)CIH 1200 Bauer Built bar, 36R20” ..............................................$94,900 (H)’09 JD 1770NT, 16R30”, liq. fert.................................................$92,500 (H)’06 JD 1760, 12R30”, liq. fert.....................................................$49,900 (O)’97 JD 1780, 24R20” ..................................................................$48,500 (H)’98 JD 1760, 12R30”, liq. fert.....................................................$36,500 (H)’00 JD 750, 20’ no till drill ..........................................................$26,900 (B)’02 JD 1560, 15’ no till ..............................................................$24,900 (B)’97 JD 455, 30’ drill ....................................................................$22,900 (B)’04 JD 1750, 8R30” ....................................................................$19,900 (H)’90 JD 7300, 12R30” ..................................................................$12,900 (H)JD 7200, 8R30”, liq. fert.............................................................$12,900 (B)’91 JD 7200, 8R30”, liq. fert. ..........................................................CALL (B)’90 JD 7200, 8R30” ......................................................................$9,900 (B)’91 JD 450, 13’ @ 6” spacing ......................................................$9,900

HAY & FORAGE (B)’92 JD 1600, center pivot, MOCO....................................................CALL (B)’07 JD 568, surface wrap............................................................$34,900 (B)’05 JD 956, 14’6” center pivot ....................................................$24,900 (W)’02 JD 567, surface wrap ..........................................................$22,900 (B)’08 NH BR7090, twine only ........................................................$21,900 (B)’05 NH 1431, 13’ ........................................................................$20,900 (W)’03 JD 457SS, surface wrap ......................................................$18,900 (B)’03 JD 467, cover edge ..............................................................$16,500 (B)’98 NH 664, 2200 lb. bale ............................................................$8,995 (W)’79 JD 336, ejector ......................................................................$2,950

FALL TILLAGE (B)’10 Krause 4850, 11-shank ........................................................$49,900 (B)’06 JD 2700, 7-shank ................................................................$32,900 (B)’03 JD 2700, 7-shank ................................................................$23,500 (H)DMI 730, 7-shank ......................................................................$15,900 (B)’95 JD 510, 5-shank ..................................................................$12,900 (H)Brent CPC, 7-shank ....................................................................$11,900 (B)JD 712, 11-shank mulch tiller ......................................................$7,495 (H)’81 JD 2800, 7-bottom, on-land ..................................................$6,900 (B)JD 330, folding disk......................................................................$5,995 (B)Ford 152, 4-bottom ......................................................................$1,795 (O)Ford 142, 5-bottom ......................................................................$1,750 (B)Taylor-Way 11’ chisel plow ..............................................................$795

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Strong demand for lambs & kids. Call to consign. 715889-8232 or 417-741-2734 THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We had another great year. 32 Rams.We are SOLD OUT. STAINER FARMS 715-235-5750 Swine

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BOARS-BRED GILTS, Large White, YxD, HxD, outdoor condition. 712-297-7644 Marvin Wuebker Compart's total program features superior boars & open gilts documented by BLUP technology. Duroc, York, Landrace & F1 lines.

Terminal boars offer leanness, muscle, growth. Maternal gilts & boars are productive, lean, durable.

All are stress free & PRRS free. Semen also available through Elite Genes A.I. Make 'em Grow! Comparts Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: 877-441-2627 FOR SALE: Yorkshire & Duroc Boars, excellent quality and health. 507-6428547 Purebred Hampshire Boars, delivery avail. Ron Warrick, Gowrie 515-352-3749 Pets & Supplies

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AKC Collie Pups. 2 Females, $250 each. 715-949-1328 Livestock Equip

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Contact Us for your Free span high tunnel animal housing covers & freestall side curtains.

Bloomingdale Tarp & Upholstery, S2106 Eagle View Ln, Westby, WI 54667.

For Sale: 175 very good cond. cow mattresses. Consists of top cover, Pasture mat & a 2" foam pad.

(715)495-1984 FOR SALE: Badger Barn Cleaner w/330' of barn cleaner chain. Exc. cond.

Chain only used a couple of yrs. (2) electric 20 hp motors for NTech liquid manure pump. (608)685-3532

For sale: Hog crates chicken roll away nest.

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'10 Ford F150 XLT, 4WD 4dr, lots of extras, $28,000/OBO. 515-490-2261 Trucks & Trailers

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'00 Int'l 9200i, Detroit 10 spd, 880,000 miles, $17,850 OBO, must sell! (320)221-3574 42' Steel hopper trailer, ag hoppers, good tarp, repainted, $13,750. 515-408-3122 FOR SALE: '00 Jet Ag hopper trailer, 42' steel, DOT'd, good cond., $14,500.

507-964-5625 FOR SALE: '11 Timpte hopper bottom grain trailer, Air Ride susp, 42'x96”x78”.

Alum whls, stainless front corners & stainless rear, 2 rows of 9 lights, vibrator on hoppers, trailer basically new, $34,900. 715-797-9510

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FOR SALE: 700 Kohring tiling machine, 4 cyl Detroit dsl, 7' wheel. 952-2925255 GENERATORS: 15kW500kW PTO & automatic gen sets, new & used. Low time hospital take-outs.

Standby Power-Windom Serving farmers since 1975 800-419-9806 9-5 Mon-Sat ONAN ENGINES 25 hp rebuilt engine for skid loader; rebuilt Onan engines 16 to 20 hp for JD garden tractors and others. Prices start at $1095.00 exchange.

BCM, Inc 763-755-0034 PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand. Call Minnesota's largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320974-3202 Cell – 320-894-6276

TRACTORS ‘83 JD 8450, 4WD CIH 480 (wheel) Farmall 35 w/loader

TILLAGE ‘04 930B, 9-shank DMI 730B (Blue) DMI 730B (Red) JD 980, 44.5’ field cult.

Wilrich 4015 field cult.

HARVEST ‘97 2166 ‘07 2577 ‘08 7010, 239 sep. hrs.

1020, 20 & 25 platforms IH 983, 8-30 CH

Geringhoff 8-30 chopping head JD 893 8-30 chopping head ‘99 1083, 8-30 2208, 8-30

MISCELLANEOUS J&M 750 cart w/scale 240B, 8-30 shredder Demco 800 grain cart

SPRING EQUIPMENT JD 1770, MT 1630 CIH 1200, 16R Pivot CIH 1250, 24R JD 7200, 12-30 Kinze 3200, 12R

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NH BR 780A baler, net wrap ............$17,500 NH BR 780 baler, net wrap, Sharp ..$14,500 NH BR 780 baler, twine....................$10,500 JD 566 round baler, converg. whls. ..$8,500 OMI 12 wheel rake, New ....................$4,500 JD 843 loader, Like New ..................$12,500 JD 840 loader, JD 8000 mts...............$9,500 JD 720, 725 loaders, sharp $5,500-&$7,500 JD 280 loader ....................................$7,500 (3) JD 158 loaders ................$2,500/$4,500 IH 2350 loader ..................................$3,250 (2) Westendorf loaders ............$950/$2,000 Leon 1000 grapple, off JD 8100 ........$5,500 Dual 3100 loader, blue cylinder ........$1,250 Dual 3100 loader, black cyl., grap. ....$3,500 Dual 310 loader ................................$3,000 Farmhand F358 loader, IH mts. ........$3,250 Miller PL-4 loader..............................$3,500 New Buhler 2595, JD 6000 mts. ......$3,500 New Box Scrapers, 10’/12’ ....................Call New & Used Skidsteer Attachments......Call Pallet Forks, Grapples, Rock Buckets ..Call 8”, 10”, 13” Augers, various sizes........Call ‘84 Ford 9000 twin screw, 19’ box ....$9,750 ‘75 IH 1600, new clutch, 15’ steel b ..$2,500 Wilson 45’ hopper ............................$8,500 (8) Gravity Boxes....................................Call

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“TRACTORS”

JD 8335R, 134 hrs., Rental Return ........$227,500 JD 8310R, 271 hrs., Rental Return ........$216,000 ‘02 JD 6420, MFWD, MSL loader, 4314 hrs.................................................$56,900 ‘94 JD 7700, 2WD, PS, Du-Al loader, duals, 4829 hrs.................................................$47,900 ‘65 JD 4020, dsl., QT1 cab, eng OH’d ......$12,000 2 Used 36” Tracks............................(Pair) $1,500

“HARVEST HEADS”

Brent 1082 grain cart, tarp, scale, 900/60x32 ..........................................................OLD PRICE Brent 882 grain cart, tarp, scale, 30.5x32 .............. ..........................................................OLD PRICE Brent 782 grain cart, tarp, no scale, 30.5x32 ..........................................................OLD PRICE Dakon 250 bu. gravity box, Westendorf gear ................................................................$1,750 JD 1065 gear, Dakon box ............................$1,500

“PLANTING & CULT”

Kinze 3600 16/31 planter ..........................$49,500 ‘08 JD 635F, 1” DAM, L/S sickle ..............$34,000 JD 7100, 12R30, row cleaners, 200 mon. ..$5,250 ‘04 JD 635F, 1” stone DAM, L/L sickle ....$28,000 JD 2210 field cult., 38’6”, float hitch, 4 bar ‘95 JD 930 Flex, DAS, reg. drive ................$7,500 ..............................................................$41,500 ‘93 JD 925 Flex, reg. drive ..........................$7,950 ‘95 JD 925 Flex, steel dividers ....................$6,950 ‘02 JD 1293 CH, hyd. deck plate ..............$22,500 ‘10 JD Z930A, 29 hp., 60”, 327 hrs. ..........$9,650 ‘10 JD 612C Stalkmaster, 12R20” ................$87,500 ‘04 JD F725 FM, 20 hp., 54”, 762 hrs. ......$3,650

“MOWERS”

“MISCELLANEOUS”

‘06 JD X744 dsl., 62X, 3 pt., PTO, 363 hrs. $8,950 ‘07 JD X744 dsl., AWS,, 62C, 541 hrs. ......$7,950 New Frontier RB2308, 8’ blade, hyd. tilt‘10 JD X724, 4-whl. St., 62X deck, 51 hrs. $8,950 angle-offset ..............................................$3,900 ‘06 JD ZTrak, 25 hp., 60”, 435 hrs. ............$6,350 Loftness 8’ single auger snowblower, 540 PTO ‘01 JD 345, 20 hp., 54”, 2 bag p. flow, ................................................................$1,650 843 hrs.....................................................$3,650 3 JD 120 shredder, 1 ⁄8 CV PTO (Vibration) ‘00 JD LX288, 18 hp. Briggs, 48C ..............$1,950 ....................................................(As Is) $3,750 JD 843 loader, 96” bucket, like new! ........$13,000 JD 148 loader, 96” bucket, stands ..............$3,500 ‘07 JD 2350, MFWD, 62C, 200CX loader, Westfield MK130, 81’ plus auger, like new!

53” bkt., 383 hrs. ..................................$12,000 ..............................................................$15,900 ‘10 Gator TX, bed liner, Dlx. lts., box lift, Brent 1080 grain cart, Trelleborg, (no scale 241 hrs.....................................................$6,400 or tarp) ..................................................$28,500 ‘08 Bobcat 2200, Kubota dsl., box lift, Brent 880 grain cart, 30.5x32, (scale, 210 hrs.....................................................$4,750 no tarp) ..................................................$26,500 JD 72” front blade, hyd. lift, (HPX, 620i) ....$1,450 Brent 420 side auger cart, 23.1-26 ............$9,750

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Starcraft 14' fishing boat for sale. 1959 10hp Evinrude motor (minimally used) w/ Sno Bird R-1612 boat trailer. Has 3 new trailer tires, canvas cover, 2 anchors, swivel seats, remote fuel tank, ball for 1 7/8” hitch & eng service manual. Near Wautoma. $990. Call 920765-1289

‘00 CIH 1020 30’ flex head ................$9,900 IH 8-20” reconditioned, poly, corn ....$6,500 JD 22” cornhead ................................$2,500 JD 444 4RW cornhead ......................$1,250 JD 2510, gas......................................$6,250 JD 2030, Utility, dsl ................................Call (2) JD 3020, PS ..................$8,500/$17,500 JD 2355, utility, dsl ................................Call (4) JD 4010 D ........................$4,500/$6,500 JD 4010D, F11 loader ........................$6,500 (2) JD 4020, PS ....................$6,900/$8,900 (2) JD 4020, PS, SC..........$12,500-$15,500 JD 4000, WF, 3 pt. ............................$9,250 JD 4430, Quad ................................$12,500 JD 4430, PS ....................................$13,500 JD 4240, Quad ................................$18,500 (2) JD 4440, PS ................$17,500/$19,250 JD 4450, PS ....................................$24,500 JD 4650, PS ....................................$23,500 JD 4850, PS, FWA ..........................$23,500 JD 4255, Quad, new engine ............$37,500 (2)JD 4455, PS..................$34,500/$38,500 JD 4960, MFD ..................................$39,000 IH 7110, FWA, FH 1140 loader ........$37,500 IH SM, WF, engine OH ......................$2,900 ‘94 CIH 9280, 12-spd., triples, Nice $55,000 Case 4960, 4x4, PTO, 3 hyd. ............$9,500 JD 800 swather, 15’, crimper ............$1,250

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FOR SALE: '99 Freightliner tri-ax truck w/ 21' box, hoist, tarp, exc cond; '74 Ford L800 tandem, 19' box, hoist, tarp, good cond. 507869-3672 Recreational Vehicles

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Madison, MN From Hwy. 75 & 212 Jct., 3.5 mi. W., 2.5 mi. S.

THE LAND, NOVEMBER 25, 2011

WANTED: Model 78 DeLaval vacuum pump.

715-985-3230

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‘11 CIH 535Q, 820 hrs., big pump, Lux. cab............................................$284,500

CIH Puma 180 CVT FRT, 3 pt hitch, SS axle......................................$119,900

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‘11 Magnum 340, susp. front axle, full auto guide, 277 hrs...................$219,900

‘08 CIH Magnum 215, 1278 hrs., 320 R54 tires & duals, HID lts..........$119,900

‘09 CIH 9120, Track Drive, RWA, 832 eng./568 sep. hrs. ............$295,500

‘05 CIH 2388, 1180 eng. hrs. ..$144,900

‘08 CIH Magnum 215, 835 hrs, 360 HID lights, 320R54 tires & duals ......122,900

‘11 CIH 870, 22’ Ecolo Tiger, 11 shank.... ........................................................CALL

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USED 4WD TRACTORS

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CIH 9120, track drive, RWA, 248 sep. hrs., leather, loaded ..............$359,000 CIH 9120, track drive, RWA, 832 hrs., leather, loaded ......................$295,500 CIH 8120, 337 sep. hrs. ......................................................................$269,000 CIH 8120, 646 sep. hrs. ......................................................................$245,000 CIH 7120, 221 sep. hrs., RWA ............................................................$272,000 CIH 7120, 170 sep. hrs. ......................................................................$257,000 CIH 2388, 117 eng. hrs., duals ............................................................$144,900 CIH 2208, 8 row 30” ..............................................................................$28,900 CIH 2408, 8 row 30” ..............................................................................$28,900 CIH 1083, 8 row 30” cornhead ..............................................................$13,900 CIH 2162, 40’ draper head..........................................................................CALL CIH 2020, 35’ platform w/Crary air reel ................................................$39,900 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, 11⁄2”, rock guard ..............................................$32,900 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, air reel, 11⁄2” ......................................................$39,900 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, Crary air reel, 3” knife ....................................$39,900 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, 3” knife, rock guard ........................................$39,900 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, 3” knife, rock guard ........................................$32,900 CIH 1020, 30’ platform, 11⁄2” knife, tracker ............................................$14,900 CIH 1020, 20’ platform, 3” knife ..............................................................$6,500

LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE thru Call For Details “Where Farm and Family Meet”

‘11 CIH Steiger 385, 350 hrs., 520 R42 tires & duals, 1000 PTO....................CALL

‘11 CIH Steiger 600 Quad, 36” tracks, Lux. cab, full auto guide ..................................................................COMING IN NOVEMBER ‘11 CIH STX535Q, 820 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lights, auto guide ready $284,500 ‘11 CIH Steiger 385, 350 hrs., Lux. cab, 520R42 tires & duals, 1000 PTO ....................................................................................................CALL STX and STEIGER PTO, TOW CABLE & 3 PT. KITS ON HAND!!!

USED 2WD TRACTORS Up To One Year Interest Free ••• Call For Details ••• ‘11 CIH Magnum 340, susp. frt axle, Lux. cab, HID lights, full auto guide ............................................................................................$224,900 ‘11 CIH Magnum 340, susp. frt axle, Lux. cab, HID lights, full auto guide ............................................................................................$224,900 ‘11 CIH Magnum 340, 277 hrs., susp. frt axle, Lux cab, HID lights, full auto guide ............................................................................................$219,900 ‘08 CIH Magnum 215, 835 hrs, 320R54 tires & duals, Lux cab, 360 HID lights ............................................................................................$122,900 ‘08 CIH Magnum 215, 1100 hrs., 320R54 tires & duals, Lux cab, 360 HID lights ............................................................................................$119,900 ‘08 CIH Magnum 215, 1278 hrs, 320R54 tires & duals, Lux cab, 360 HID lights ............................................................................................$119,900 ‘10 CIH Puma 180CVT, CVT trans., frt 3 pt./frt PTO, susp. front axle ....$119,900

Paul I-35 & Highway 60 West • Faribault, MN • 507-334-2233 CNH Capital’s Commercial Revolving Account provides financial assistance for parts and service when you need it, keeping your equipment running as its best with the quality parts and service you’ve come to expect from Case IH. Contact your local dealer or visit www.cnhcapital.com today for details. ©2011 CNH Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. CNH Capital and Case IH are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC. Printed in the USA.

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