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Dairy farm takes waste from 560 cows and turns it into a great

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Compost the manure of 560 cows and you’ve got “garden food” galore. That’s the challenge — and more importantly, the marketing opportunity — for Rosenholm Dairy nearly every day. This high tech dairy operation separates their livestock manure solids and liquids with a screen separator. Liquids are stored in a holding lagoon and pumped as needed for irrigation purposes on its fields. However manure solids are stockpiled on an impermeable blacktop surface for approximately three months of composting. This process exceeds the National Organic Standards, which means turning the compost material five times after the compost windrow reaches 131 F. End result is a product called COWSMO. Marketing specialist Mandy Speerstra (pictured at right) shared some details about COWSMO at the recent Organic Farming Conference See COMPOST, pg. 4

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And the moral is…

If you’re a regular reader of the Amerimoralists,” non-farming pests who want can agricultural press you already know eaters to consider the life and death of that the three greatest threats to U.S. what’s on their fork every time their farmers and ranchers are the nut-eating elbow bends. vegans at PETA, HSUS and Chipotle Even worse, “Some of agriculture’s Mexican Grill. largest customers are partnering with You were thinking drought, flood and organizations … like the Humane Society low prices, right? … that seek your demise,” one of the most worried aggies, Kevin Murphy, told a Nope. When the apocalypse arrives, according to we in the ag media, it will be FARM & FOOD FILE recent gathering of the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club. led by naked Hollywood animal rightists with a chicken burrito in one hand and an Murphy, founder of www.truthinfood.com, By Alan Guebert organic hemp leash attached to a threea website that says it “traverses the entire legged cat in the other. food chain ... with insight, scholarship, thought and good old fashioned humor,” warned the agIf that sounds silly, so is the worry some aggies hold for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Ani- bizzers that this “food morality movement is everywhere.” (Links to background material are posted at mals, the Humane Society of the United States and Chipotle. They see these three as meddlesome “food See GUEBERT, pg. 5

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Page 12 — Pasture-produced pigs pad producer’s pockets Page 21 — Collin Peterson ready to work again with Congress Republicans Page 23 — Farm bill’s snail pace tough on FSA offices, producers

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Letter: New ag tech allows better water stewardship To the Editor: Recently an article was published by Minnesota Public Radio that criminalized irrigation agriculture and tried to embarrass the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for not protecting our groundwater. Since the beginning of irrigated farming in Minnesota over 50 years ago, farmers have been working with the DNR to make certain our use of water was sustainable. My grandfather, Carl, volunteered his time to take monthly measurements of monitoring wells that were set up in our area in the 1960s to follow any changes in groundwater levels. The DNR currently has 42 monitoring wells in our area checking both surficial (shallow) and buried artesian (deep) aquifers. To date, these wells have shown the same spring recharge levels that were present before irrigation with minor differences following precipitation trends. Data and hydrographs for all of these wells are available on the DNR website. Minnesota farmers are adopting the latest technology to conserve water and protect water quality. With the help of local county Natural Resource Conservation Service offices and irrigation Extension agents many of us have installed low-pressure drop nozzles with pressure regulators to limit evaporation; use irrigation scheduling to apply just enough water when needed; and are planting cover crops to boost water holding capacity. We are also adopting variable rate technology as

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it evolves to place less water on areas of a field with heavier soils. Most of us who have livestock have installed manure containment structures to better utilize its nutrient value and protect our water. Today’s genetically modified seeds have greatly reduced the use of pesticides and long-lasting herbicides. Since 2000, precision farming has been the most wonderful and exciting innovation that has ever been implemented by today’s farmers. Many think of this technology as enabling farmers to plant pictureperfect straight rows with the push of a button. Actually the big payoff comes with being able to produce more crops with fewer inputs. Using data gleaned from past yield maps, soil grid samples, manure samples and soil type surveys, prescriptions are written for input applications. Planters that vary seeding rates and fertilizer and manure spreaders that vary rates of crop nutrients are all becoming commonplace in today’s agriculture. By applying just what a crop uses we are attempting to eliminate nutrient runoff and protect the water quality of our groundwater and lakes and

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streams while at the same time saving us money. Irrigated agriculture is important in feeding today’s world. It is estimated that nationwide nearly one half of all U.S. crop revenue grows on the 16 percent of agricultural land that is irrigated, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. We all realize water is an important resource and want it to be available into the future. The DNR has adopted a groundwater management program and has established three pilot groundwater management areas in Minnesota. My family farm is in one of the designated areas called the Bonanza Valley. The DNR is having monthly meetings to initiate a conversation on groundwater. Hopefully by engaging all stakeholders that depend on water we can develop a plan that protects the sustainability and water quality of our groundwater resources and the economic viability of our region. My brother and my three sons and their families operate an irrigated grain and livestock farm. Jim Anderson Belgrade, Minn.

Compost products for CSAs, gardeners COMPOST, from pg. 1 in St. Cloud, Minn. Described as a manure-based compost and potting soil product, COWSMO is sold by the cubic foot, the cubic yard and also bulk totes. Explaining the packaging of COWSMO, she said, “a bulk tote would be about the cubic size of a pallet. But we also package in 50-pound bags which approximate 1.6 cubic foot and 20-pound woven plastic bags,” Speerstra said. New in the market is a 35pound retail bag with a plastic coating on the outside

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of the weaving which makes it stronger and more ultra-violet resistant. As you might expect, gardeners often drive directly to the dairy farm for their COWSMO purchases. She said a cubic yard is priced at $32 but they also mix their product with potting soils. “We’re not changing the texture of the compost but simply adding other ingredients such as peat, in some cases even sand, to meet the specifications of particular growers. “Good markets for us are various CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) operations in our area,” Speerstra said. In essence, this big dairy farm even custom blends its compost products for gardeners, nurseries and CSAs. Markets keep expanding for this dairy farm, making a big business out of its manure compost products. “Minnesota and Wisconsin are the major markets but container shipments are moving COWSMO to the East Coast, Colorado, and even into some foreign countries,” Speerstra said. Experience counts in this business, and they have been at it for 24 years. She said the business started as a way to deal with the extra nutrients they didn’t need for crops, with neighbors mostly doing on-farm pickups. “Our compost business definitely strengthens the dairy operation as well. It allows us to employ more people and that means we can provide a high level of care for our dairy animals,” Speerstra said. About 20 employees are part of this venture which involves three-time a day milking through a double-nine herringbone parlor. The marketing headquarters for COWSMO is Cochrane, Wis., which is about 25 miles east of Winona, Minn. For more information, log on to www.cowsmocompost.com. ❖

Letter: Minnesota beef industry headed in wrong direction and concern for the future of our industry and understand the need to increase our beef promotion efforts. For several years, I served as chairman of the Minnesota Beef Council board so I know how valuable the beef story is for consumers to hear. The Minnesota Beef Council has an outstanding history of leveraging Minnesota beef producers’ checkoff dollars

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Farmers, firms follow customers

dian cattlemen’s magazine to keep up with what they are doing in research, production and marketing, and feed rations. Canadian cattlemen voted to increase their checkoff another dollar to $4 per head in 2014 and another 0.50 in 2015 with only five votes from cattle producers opposed to the increase. The same day I heard the Minnesota beef checkoff did not pass, we received news that Ohio voted 72 percent in favor of the $1 state checkoff. They will join states such as Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, North Carolina and Washington who have also increased their checkoff investment. In many ways, Minnesota has been a leader in the beef industry, whether it has been Beef Quality Assurance, beef research or agriculture production practices. The “no” vote by beef producers tells me that we are taking a step backward as industry leaders. I wish moving forward producers would vote based on the facts and information, rather than their emotions. Dennis Swan Balaton, Minn.

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GUEBERT, from pg. 2 farmers growing hogs for it. Today, it http://farmandfoodfile.com/in-the-news.) has 600. That’s good for America, good for the communities where these farmWhich is, of course, where you usuers live, and good for our customers.” ally find morality. Everywhere. So what’s wrong with the giants in Moreover, morals are at the center of Really Big Food — self-declared moralalmost every personal choice, especially ists like McDonald’s, Tyson Foods, Walfood. One person’s morals — religionMart, Whole Foods, Kroger and Chipobased, say — bans pork, another’s bans tle — who sell more food even as they red meat on Fridays in Lent, a third’s create new, high-value markets for bans all red meat. American farmers and ranchers? So what’s the problem Absolutely nothing; with food morality? these firms are just following their customers. Well, companies like We’re not antiIt’s what food compaStarbucks and Chipotle nies do. It’s also what farmer or antisee “themselves as operfarmers and ranchers ating on a higher rancher. Where do. plane,” Murphy told his do you think audience. “It is more But if you want to we get our than just about burriworry about PETA and chicken, pork tos.” the HSUS, feel free. and beef? Keep in mind, however, Guilty, confesses Chris three facts. Arnold, communications — Chris Arnold, director for Chipotle Fact one: According to Chipotle Mexican Mexican Grill Inc. “We the Humane Society of Grill maintain that the more United States, HSUS our customers know about has not one billboard, the food we serve — where it’s sourced, magazine ad, internet site or any matehow it was raised, what’s in it — the rial anywhere that promotes vegetarimore they will come to our restauanism, veganism or any no-meat rants,” he said in a telephone interview lifestyle. Not one. Period. April 22. Fact two: According to the U.S. For example, “we choose to use meat Department of Agriculture, Americans that doesn’t contain antibiotics or eat 57 pounds more meat per year now added hormones because we think it than in the late-1950s. That amount, tastes better. That’s it; taste. We’re not about 195 pounds per person per year, anti-farmer or anti-rancher. Where do or an average 12 ounces per day, is you think we get our chicken, pork and nearly 50 percent more than the USDA beef?” recommends in its dietary guidelines. That salient point — the source of Fact three: PETA was founded in inputs for what many in Big Ag deri1980, smack in the middle of the sively label “food moralists” — is some- biggest meat boom in the history of thing Big Ag never talks about. Every mankind and not even one carnivore input, be it the flour for the burrito or noticed. the meat in it, comes from farmers and Alan Guebert’s “Farm and Food File” ranchers. is published weekly in more than 70 And that’s a lot of flour, pork, chicken newspapers in North America. Contact and beef. him at agcomm@farmandfoodfile.com. “Fifteen years ago our pork supplier, Past columns, news and events are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. ❖ Niman Ranch,” Arnold said, “had 60

to the fullest extent to promote our beef product to Minnesota’s 5.5 million consumers. A study was done in 2009 which showed that for every dollar invested in the beef checkoff, the industry had a return of $5.55. It concerns me that in the last five years, beef has been losing market shares in the meat case. With forecasted retail prices continuing to climb, it is more important than ever to invest in beef research, promotion and education. As developing countries’ economies continue to strengthen, they increase protein consumption, especially beef. This is an opportunity for the beef industry to explode. Many producers have vocalized frustration with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s position on Country of Origin Labeling. It is important for producers to remember that the Cattlemen’s Beef Board contracts with the NCBA on beef checkoff programs, but the COOL issue was not a checkoffrelated issue, therefore not funded by the checkoff. The policy division of the NCBA covered all expenses related to opposition of COOL. For years, I have received the Cana-

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To the Editor: It is disheartening to learn the Minnesota beef checkoff referendum did not pass. Thank you to the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and fellow producers who worked to help get the referendum passed. These leaders worked hard to encourage producer participation and providing information for what the state checkoff could do. In voting, you’ve proven your care

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Spring hunt — killing wood ticks instead of gobblers Some things just naturally go so well with turkey, don’t they? There’s turkey and dressing. Turkey and gravy. Turkey and wood ticks. Wood ticks? If you’ve spent anytime shopping in the springtime woods for a Butterball’s wild THE OUTDOORS brethren, you know the two go By John Cross together like pretzels and beer. I was reminded of this the other morning as I sat on the edge of some woods in Woodbury County near Correctionville in western Iowa, watching several of the little buggers creep up my pant leg. Three hours earlier, in the excitement of having

an absolutely perfect morning to ambush a wild turkey, I left the truck without giving myself a healthy dose of DEET. On a scale of 1 to 10, Friday was off the scale, a turkey hunter’s dream. After several days of wind, rain and chilly temperatures, the kind of stuff that dampens a turkey hunter’s enthusiasm and a wild turkey’s ardor, dawn arrived with nary a breath of wind, clear skies and pleasant temperatures. As the morning warmed, apparently so did the wood ticks that clearly appreciated the warm-blooded smorgasbord this DEET-free hunter presented.

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In spite of the perfect weather, there never are any guarantees of success when it comes to waylaying a gobbler. So far, my hosts, Iowa landowners Kelly Ingenthron and Mark Hecox, and I have struck out. The birds certainly are out there on this marvelous parcel of land — a mixture of cropland that falls away to steep, heavily wooded ravines. In the morning, the woods have been alive with the sound of randy gobblers ringing out from their roost trees. We’ve had some close encounters. Ingenthron had a trio of gobblers close in to within 50 yards or so before wandering off, much too far for a shot with the bow he was using. I enticed a pair of toms in so close that with my gun up and ready, heart pounding, my chest vibrated each time they gobbled. Alas, they were unwilling to strut into the corn stubble to investigate my decoys and present me with a shot. Instead, the pair remained in the woods and passed behind the dead fall to my rear, eventually fading back into the ravine and silence. Later inspection revealed they had passed barely 15 feet away, along a trail just below the ravine edge. Today is the last day of my hunt before heading back to Minnesota. The turkey hunting weather is not looking quite so rosy — rain, wind, cooler temperatures are forecast. No matter. An optimist is defined as a wild turkey hunter with an unfilled tag and yet one more morning to hunt. There are plenty of turkeys out there. I just need to find one a little dumber than I am. It could happen. In the meantime, instead of gobblers, I’m killing wood ticks. John Cross is a Mankato (Minn.) Free Press staff writer. Contact him at (507) 344-6376 or jcross@mankatofreepress.com or follow him on Twitter @jcross_photo. ❖

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Send us your events by e-mail to editor@TheLandOnline.com Minnesota Inventors Congress May 2-3 Minneapolis Info: Log on to www.minnesota inventorscongress.org or call (800) 468-3681

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registration information; reg- minnesotamasternaturalist.org istration opens May 10 and closes May 24 Agronomy Field Tour June 24 Sheep Facility Tour Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca, Minn. June 9, 7:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Minnesota West Community Info: Call (507) 835-3620 or log & Technical College, Pipeon to http://sroc.cfans.umn.edu stone, Minn. Rice County Animal Info: Tour includes visits to four Heritage Acres Annual Swap sheep farms; $175/person; 30 Meeting May 3, 8-11 a.m. Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep Jackrabbit Dairy Camp minimum enrollment, 54 maxi- June 26, 6 p.m. Rice County Fairgrounds & Wool Festival June 5-7 mum; North Dakota, South Heritage Acres Interpretive Barn 2, Faribault, Minn. May 17-18 South Dakota State UniverDakota and Wisconsin resiCenter, Fairmont, Minn. Info: All animals and equip- Lake Elmo, Minn. sity, Brookings, S.D. ment welcome; poultry must Info:$5;log on to Info: SDSU Dairy Club spon- dents will be charged a higher Info: Call Jerry Simon, (507) be tested and have papers, www.shepherdsharvestfesitval.org sors event for youth 8-18 who tuition cost unless a reciprocity 238-4645 or Norma Brolsma, form is completed; log on to (507) 764-3531 or log on to testing available onsite; want to enhance their dairy www.pipestonesheep.com for www.heritageacresmn.org $3/person over 12; call (507) Pork Quality Assurance cattle skills and learn about more information 271-7363 the dairy industry; $50/perTraining Heritage Acres Annual May 21 son; log on to Music Festival Egg Coffee and Newtons McLeod County Fairgrounds www.sdstate.edu/ds or e-mail Pork Quality Assurance July 4, Noon-5 p.m. May 4, 1-4 p.m. Commercial Building, sdsudairyclub@gmail.com for Training Heritage Acres Interpretive June 11 Minnesota Pork Board Office, Center, Fairmont, Minn. Mankato, Minn. Info: Call Jerry Simon, (507) Info: See May 21 event for 238-4645 or Norma Brolsma, details (507) 764-3531 or log on to www.heritageacresmn.org 2nd Annual PlayCleanGo Day Crop Management Field June 14, 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Tour Various locations in MinJuly 8 nesota Rochester, Minn. Info: PlayCleanGo volunteers Info: Call (507) 835-3620 or log will be available at 10 state on to http://sroc.cfans.umn.edu parks and three park reserve location to provide information Pork Quality Assurance and education materials on ter- Training restrial invasive species; log on July 23 to www.playcleango.org for AmericInn, Marshall, Minn. more information and to find Info: See May 21 event for the locations details

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Horticulture Night July 24, 5-9 p.m. West Central Research and Outreach Center Horticulture Display Garden, Morris, Minn. Info: Free admission; contact Steve Poppe, (320) 589-1711 or log on to wcroc.cfans.umn.edu

Succession Planning South Dakota Cattlemen’s Workshop: Five Keys to Foundation Prime Time Effective Succession Gala Planning June 14 July 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, S.D. Info: Beef banquet dinner and Info: American Soybean Assoconcert to benefit Feeding ciation partnering with eLeSouth Dakota, a hunger relief gacy Connect for six regional organization working to elimi- workshops, online registration nate hunger in the state; log on will be available May 1, log on to www.sdprimetimegala.com to www.soygrowers.com for or www.feedingsouthdakota.org more information; $50/ASA member and $30/each addiMinnesota Master tional family member; Naturalist Training $90/non-ASA member and June 23-27 $70/each additional non-ASA Sibley State Park, New Lon- family member don, Minn. Info: 40-hour hands-on class held Threshing Day and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day; regis- Antique Tractor Display ter online at www.Minnesota Aug. 10 MasterNaturalist.org, call (888) Heritage Acres Interpretive 241-4532 or e-mail info@ Center, Fairmont, Minn.

Info: Call Jerry Simon, (507) 238-4645 or Norma Brolsma, (507) 764-3531 or log on to www.heritageacresmn.org Pork Quality Assurance Training Aug. 13 Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca, Minn. Info: See May 21 event for details Potato Days Festival Aug. 22-23 Barnesville, Minn. Info: Call (800) 525-4901 or log on to www.potatodays.com Pork Quality Assurance Training Aug. 27 West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, Minn. Info: See May 21 event for details Heritage Acres Monthly Meeting and Potluck Supper Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Heritage Acres Interpretive Center, Fairmont, Minn. Info: Call Jerry Simon, (507) 238-4645 or Norma Brolsma, (507) 764-3531 or log on to www.heritageacresmn.org Fall Festival Soup & Sandwich Dinner Oct. 19 Heritage Acres Interpretive Center, Fairmont, Minn. Info: Church at 10 a.m., dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; log on to www.heritageacresmn.org or call Jerry Simon, (507) 2384645 or Norma Brolsma, (507) 764-3531 Pork Quality Assurance Training Nov. 12 Minnesota Pork Board Office, Mankato, Minn. Info: See May 21 event for details Glows Parade Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Heritage Acres Interpretive Center, Fairmont, Minn. Info: Call Jerry Simon, (507) 238-4645 or Norma Brolsma, (507) 764-3531 or log on to www.heritageacresmn.org Pork Quality Assurance Training Dec. 17 University Center Heintz Center, Rochester, Minn. Info: See May 21 event for details

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curve was the most beautiful of all shapes and he called it “the line of beauty.” According to his theory, S-shaped curved lines suggest liveliness and activity. If you have a bumper crop of gourds and they have dried successfully during the year there are many children’s groups that would enjoy getting some of them. Children like adding decorations and using them as musical instruments. Children also like to help plant the gourd seeds in the garden. Growing gourds in your garden is a rewarding adventure to share with young future gardeners. It’s an activity that is sure to hold the interest of children and start them on the path to experience the lifelong joy of gardening. Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. ❖

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Gourds have been signififrom drying out. cant to human life for thouHarvest the sands of years. The durable, gourds after the hard-shelled varieties are stems turn brown known to have been cultiwhich is usually vated in locations literally after the first covering the globe in all cligood frost. Store mates where they can be in a cool dry area grown. and eventually Large hard-shell gourds they will dry and IN THE GARDEN turn all kinds of are members of the genus Lagenaria. The small ornainteresting By Sharon Quale mental gourds available for shades of brown fall decorations are from the with splendid genus Cucurbita. Both types are easy mottling. The seeds will dry to grow. The hard-shell ones can be inside and produce a rattle dried and used for bird houses, contain- sound when you shake them. ers, musical instruments and decorat- Don’t be alarmed by some ing. I’ve also noticed them being used mold growth on the outside as small houses in some Fairy Gardens during the drying process as which currently are so popular. this can be brushed or scraped off. Gourds can take Unusual gourd seeds are available from three to six months to from catalogs. The gourd plant is a slow starter so be patient while waiting dry completely. for the first sprouts. Soak the seeds We have painted some overnight and make a small slit in each gourds and hung them in seed to speed germination. Provide a trees for decoration as well trellis or fence support and when the as putting large bushel-basplant reaches the top nip off the tips to ket-sized ones on pedestals force growth in the lateral branches. near a path in the garden. The lateral branches produce the The “bushel basket” gourds female blossoms which produce the we grew a few years ago gourds. were only the size of basketballs but we nevertheless thought they Full sun and lots of water are were impressive. required for good gourd crops. The familiar birdhouse gourds have When mature, gourds, like many of beautiful shapes. They mimic the Hogtheir melon cousins, are nearly 95 perarth Curve which is a lazy S-shaped cent water. This means the plants are line. William Hogarth was an 18th centhirsty most of the time. A mulch can help to keep the area around the roots tury artist who believed that the S-

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Please don’t quit — people need you; children need you Although she went home to couldn’t do it anymore.” Jesus a few years ago, people There you go. She forgot in our small community still to tell her legs they were have fond memories of Hentoo old to lift or keep their rietta. Some will tell you of balance. She forgot to tell her warm smile and quiet her aging body she was too manner, others will tell of her elderly for this sort of thing. years of cutting Box Tops and She just kept going. Soup Labels for Education to After spending a weekend benefit the local school, and with some inspiring leaders still others will rave about THE BACK PORCH in children’s ministry one of her flower gardens. By Lenae Bulthuis the saddest stories I heard My memory is a bit obscure. was when a lady shared At one point in Henrietta’s how most people within life, not sure if it was her 70s, 80s, or their church quit serving when their even early 90s, certainly an age beyond children graduate from the program. what I thought reasonable, a church One woman handed in her materials member shared this random fact. She with great joy and said, “I’m done! I’ve said, “Did you know that every time put in my time, now someone else can Henrietta leaves her garden she lifts her have a turn!” She quit. When her legs into the sink to wash her feet?” daughter graduated from high school, Keeping a huge garden long into retire- she graduated herself from service. ment was one thing. Having the ability to She forgot to tell herself that she’s keep washing between your toes while still needed to speak love and life into balancing on the other leg was another. I the next generation. She forgot that for was impressed and asked the equally children to have a leg up, they need amazed storyteller, “What’s her secret?” adults who are willing to serve and sac“I suppose she never told herself she rifice whether they still have children

under their roof or not. better yet, a cute pair of cheaters. Who sets these timelines for us? Who So we do things differently, and says we’re too old or maybe a bit slower and not needed? Why are certainly more intenwe so eager to check tional. But doing Especially as we out when people are so things different doesn’t desperately needed to mean we stop. For as get older, most of stay checked in, long as we can, in us stop looking engaged and present in whatever way we can, for new experithe lives of others? we have something to ences. We stop offer. Every way we In his book, “Fully living and start serve has value, Alive — A Journey that coasting. We whether it’s a long day Will Change Your Life,” on your feet volunteerstart getting old Ken Davis urges and ing, or the thing you instead of growinspires people of all can do best right now ages to live life to the ing old. There is is giving a word of fullest. For those who a big difference. encouragement, a are aging and tempted smile or a prayer. to check out, he writes, — Ken Davis “Especially as we get Whatever your age, older, most of us stop looking your energy level or for new experiences. We stop living and your gifts, don’t quit. People need you. start coasting. We start getting old instead Children need you. Until our last of growing old. There is a big difference.” breath, we bless. Now when it comes to aging there are Lenae Bulthuis is a wife, mom and some things that just can’t be helped. I friend who muses from her back porch get it. Reading fine print just ain’t what on a Minnesota grain and livestock it used to be. It now takes long arms or farm. ❖

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Big chops — Barthel’s grass-fed pork sells itself By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer “When my wife brings a plate of these pork chops to the table it’s the most beautiful meal you’ve ever looked at,” said Tom Barthel of Becker, Minn. “Fresh off the grill the taste is incredible. My customers love them. The best proof is that there is virtually 100-percent reorder year after year.” Barthel and his wife live on Snake River Farm, raising “Bison, Cattle, Hogs and Damn Fine Horses” according to their business card. He specializes in naturally raised bison, beef and pork which he direct markets to a growing list of consumers. And those chops he spoke of are big, too, because Barthel grows his pigs big — up to 500 pounds liveweight; hanging carcass weights are in the 320-pound category. Because he mostly grows his Tom Barthel hogs on pasture with limited corn in the grain ration, those animals are well-muscled and remarkably lean. What’s also remarkable is the fact that Barthel never advertises his “grass-fed” pork yet he sells more pork than his beef and bison combined. “Customers come to us off the ‘Minnesota Grown’ directory, or often word-of-mouth,” he said. “They’re

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looking for bison or grass-fed beef but after the second or third year experiencing our meats, they’re ready to buy some pork. After that first experience, reselling our pork just happens. Yes, they still are buying some beef or bison but pork is now an automatic.” He’s now 11 years in the business. “I’d say the recipe is proven,” he said. “It works.” Interviewed at the Organic Food Conference at St. Cloud, Minn., Barthel shared a few of his strategies for natural production using non-GMO oats, wheat and some corn. However pasture forage is the workhorse of the naturally produced meats of Snake River Farm. His pastures are indeed workhorses — he rotates pastures for his hogs every day if necessary but almost always every two to three days. “At an organic conference about 10 years, Joel Salatin, probably the best-known organic farmer in America, was talking pasture rotations. I was just doing bison at

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that time and feeding them through the winter on a 20acre pasture but putting hay in the same feeding area. I don’t do that anymore. But this guy had a message about running hogs on a manure pack. “This was a holistic conference. It sounded like a good idea worth trying. So I put just a few hogs on pasture that first year. They did really well and I’ve just added more each year. My grass-fed beef and grass-fed bison customers without any encouragement were ready to buy my grass-fed hogs also.” He started custom direct marketing and continues so today. He sells under the “custom/exempt” allowance in state law which means quarters for beef and bison, halfs for hogs and lambs. However if his beef or bison were marketed as totally ground meat, then state regulators permit selling by the 1/10th. Last year he marketed 104 hogs. His system requires four separate pastures. Rather than corn, his pigs get a high oat diet because, as Barthel put it, “I want to slow them down. I don’t care about rate of gain. I’m much more on animal welfare and quality of the meat. Oats are about 11 percent protein compared with 8 percent for corn. I’m now feeding wheat which is 13 percent to 14 percent protein. When these pigs are young, they get just enough soybean meal to meet their requirements but they soon outgrow that until there’s little or no soybean meal.” Barthel has no more than 30 pigs in a pasture for social reasons. “More than that and they start to pick on each other,” he said, “and you more than likely have a disadvantaged hog in that bunch. Hogs aren’t herd animals like beef and bison. They’re more like people — they look out for themselves; they have friends within the pack. I don’t put them into these pasture however until they are well-socialized. And if there are any poor doers, I pull those out into a separate pen.” Barthel used to farrow his own pigs but now buys 30- to 35-pound weaners. “I want to make it easy for myself,” he said. “So I buy these 100 or so pigs in April. I purchase out of a confinement system because I want a uniform, quality pig. Unfortunately they have ear tattoos and their tails have been cut See PORK, pg. 13

Oat diet, exercise put muscle on these big pigs again before drilling the next spring. Hogs don’t need a lot of space. I’m finding that only three acres is enough pasture space for about 30 pigs, but we’ll rotate them through each pasture at least twice each season.” Additional nourishment is an oat-filled self-feeder. “They can eat all they want,” he said, “sort of like eating at a salad bar and because they’re on pasture, they’re getting lots of exercise which just simply leads to better muscle texture and flavor without getting fat.” In order to spread out the marketing season, he started harvesting in October last season and was getting a 280-pound hanging weight. But that’s lighter than his preference which is about a 320pound hanging weight. And that does indeed mean growing his pigs up to 500 pounds live weight. He indicated most university literature talks about marketing at 300 pounds live weight for better economics. “But that’s the processor doing the docking on these heavier pigs. It has nothing to do with meat quality and taste,” said Barthel. “Even my local butcher that first year said my 500-pound pigs

would be too fat. But they weren’t. They get lots of exercise. That oat diet slows them down so they’re growing muscle rather than fat. And yes, those pork chops are enormous.” Growing pigs based on customer demand conveniently controls inventory. Talking with Barthel last January he indicated he didn’t yet own any pigs but did have 15 sold already from his newsletter sent out the previous week. “By March I’ll probably have 80 to 90 pigs sold and I still won’t own any. It’s a good way to do a farming business. My customers determine my inventory. I don’t have any left-over hogs at the end of each season.” Quality Meats at Foley, Minn., does the processing for Snake River Farm. As of March 7, Barthel reported his customer order spreadsheet indicated 82.5 hogs. Based on past years he predicts orders will total 138 hogs for 2014. Last year Snake River Farm also sold 84 beef, 17 bison and 12 lambs. Barthel may be reached at (763) 263-2721 but e-mail is preferred, at snakeriverfarmer@gmail.com. ❖

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PORK, from pg. 12 off. I nurture them for a few weeks then pull them off the pen feeders and get them on our pastures.” He’s tried a variety of pasture mixes but only had success with Canary grass and bluegrass and clovers. He drills in some oats and some peas. He’s tried some rutabagas but found they didn’t work in his soils, which are lighter, trending towards sandy soils. His pigs pasture on paddocks with heavier soils, however. Erosion simply is not an issue. And he steers clear of any pesticides that he might consider as soil contaminants. “So the reality is that what my pigs are eating out there is mostly just the weeds and grassy plants ... and that’s mostly Canary grass,” said Barthel. “They’ll shred that ... eat all the greens the first day. If I leave them another day they’re chewing around the roots and anything living under the soil surface. Then they start moonscaping ... that cozy term for pigs rooting into the soil digging and foraging. “I’ll drag those pastures in the fall leveling them off

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The following market analysis is for the week ending April 25. CORN — Demand for corn and less-than-ideal planting weather in the forecast pushed corn higher for the week after an initial weak start when we returned from the long Easter weekend. The July contract closed the week 12 1/4 cents higher at $5.12 3/4 per bushel. The December contract followed suit with a gain of 9 1/2 cents to settle at $5.06 1/4 per bushel. Forecasts for an upcoming period of cold, wet conditions provided the impetus for sellers to stay on the sidelines. PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. Corn planting as of April 20 was St. Paul just 6 percent complete, up 3 percent from the previous week and well below the 14 percent average. Illinois was pegged at 5 percent complete versus 22 percent average, Nebraska at 4 percent versus 6 percent average, Iowa 2 percent versus 11 percent average and Indiana at 1 percent versus 14 percent average complete. Estimates for the April 28 report range from 15 to 25 percent versus 28 percent planted on average. Weather forecasts for the upcoming week look wet and cool around the Midwest, which are not the most ideal conditions growers would like to see. There will be increased talk surrounding switching from corn to beans if forecasts extend the current conditions. We can plant the crop quickly when pushed to do so, so any switching intentions may be premature. Uncertainty surrounding Ukraine and what may happen in the future to grain shipments lent underlying sup-

There is a real contrast in the livestock markets for the past several weeks. The hog market has been extremely volatile, while the cattle market has been benign. The cattle market has been in a rather tight trading range since the beginning of March. One week prices advance, followed by the next week or two in a price decline, ending right back where the advance started. With the grilling season just around the corner, many feel that the cattle market will pick up with increased demand for beef. It does appear that the beef cutout has found a low in anticipation of that potential increase in JOE TEALE Broker demand. The only caveat would be that competitive meats are a bet- Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. ter value than beef, which could retard that anticipated demand. Packers have been more reluctant in the bidding for live inventory of late since most are in the red on their profit margins. Cattle numbers are still on the light side, but once again it boils down to demand. The next couple of weeks will definitely set the tone in the cattle market through the spring and into the summer months. Another factor to consider is the import of beef has been on the increase over the past few months and is helping to satisfy the deficit that we have been experiencing. If this continues to increase, this would be detrimental to prices advancing. At this point producers should stay aware of market conditions and protect their inventories as needed. After moving to all-time new highs, hog prices have

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As we approach planting season, there are many things you should make sure to stay on top of that will help ensure a successful season. I’d like to cover a few things that are essential to the success of your operation. Stay in contact with your inner circle of advisers. I can’t stress the importance of this key group of people enough — during this busy time of year we all need to lean on the people we trust the most. Your equipment technology experts, fellow farmers, seed dealers, agronomists, marketing experts and financial specialists are the key roles that come to MARTY KRIENER AgStar Financial mind. During this fast-paced time Serivces Executive of year, you won’t be able to accomRochester, Minn. plish all of your goals on your own, so make sure to ask for help from your friends and specialists to ensure that everything continues to run smoothly. Don’t forget to stay on top of your stored grain. Double-check your stored grain to make sure it’s in good shape. There is no substitute for going into your bins and checking the grain yourself. Check and recheck it if you plan to carry this grain into summer. Knowing the moisture, test weight and temperature in every bin you have is extremely important. If you don’t know these things, please take the steps necessary to find out. These properties will tell you if the grain is dry and if it will store well into the summer. Crop insurance deadlines are coming up. During this busy time of year, it’s easy to forget an important deadline. April 29 is the last date to report production for the 2013 crop year. Seeing significant yield See KRIENER, pg. 16

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Soybean imports needed for the balance sheets NYSTROM, from pg. 15 port, but no disruptions have been reported. Ethanol production fell 29,000 barrels per day to 910,000 barrels per day or an annualized grind since the beginning of the marketing year of 5.055 billion bushels. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projection is 5.0 billion bushels. Ethanol stocks were up 24 million gallons to 694 million gallons. Weekly export sales were strong again at 24.4 million bushels for old crop and 15.1 million for new crop. Only 5.4 million bushels of old crop sales are needed to hit the USDA export forecast. Total export commitments stand at 1.698 billion bushels compared to the 1.75 billion bushel export projection. During the week, the USDA reported that Mexico bought 240,000 metric tons of new crop corn. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Group’s new daily trading limit rules go into effect May 1. Using the new system, daily trading limits will be reset every six months, on May 1 and Nov. 1. The new corn daily limit will be 35 cents per bushel, down a nickel from the current 40cent-per-day limit. The soybean trading limit will go from 70 cents per bushel to $1 per bushel. These limits will remain in place until they are recalculated for Nov. 1. OUTLOOK: Planting weather will take over as a focal point for corn price direction. Any perceived delays will provide a reason to keep futures prices over $5 per bushel, but are we in a dire situation? That answer would be no, but perception is reality. Current demand from exports, feed and fuel will provide underlying support until the trade is more confident about planting weather and acreage. Don’t get lulled into complacency once plant-

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Farming takes a team effort KRIENER, from pg. 15 variability and a large volume of claims in 2013, it’s easy to miss reporting a soybean or corn unit that didn’t have a 2013 claim. Have your insurance agent create new units for added land so you don’t miss reporting these acres. Other important crop insurance deadlines you don’t want to forget are the final plant dates. Those dates are corn (grain) May 31, corn (silage) June 5, and soybeans June 10. Mark your calendars. Don’t rush things. It’s easy to rush into planting but it’s important that you don’t jump the gun. With the long winter behind us we are all eager to get in the field. Mistakes made during crop establishment are usually irreversible, and can put a “ceiling” on a crop’s yield potential before the plants have even emerged. Avoid early planting on poorly drained soils or those subject to ponding. Yield reductions resulting from “mudding the seed in” are often much greater than those resulting from a slight planting delay. Before taking your machinery to the field, experts suggest doing the “ball test.” Grab a handful of soil and mold it in your hand. If it sticks together as a ball, the soil is too wet for field operations. Don’t only take soil from the surface; also take some soil from a foot deep or so. It may be impractical to wait until the entire field is fit, but at least check

that 80 to 90 percent of the field is ready before starting field work. You want to make sure your crop gets a good start so it can finish strong. Keep in mind your grain marketing plan. Continue working on your 2014 and 2015 marketing plans. By continually reassessing your break-even points and profitability levels, this will help you make the right marketing moves for your operation. If you’re struggling with your plan remember that a good commodity broker or margin manager will help you stay flexible with your decisions and keep you aware of all the risk management alternatives so you can be proactive with your marketing when the opportunity presents itself. If you don’t currently have a marketing plan in place it’s never too late to get started. Farming is just like being part of a competitive sports team. In order to be successful we need to put in hard work, have a solid game plan, adjust that plan if the game isn’t going our way and trust our teammates. When we put all the right ingredients together, good things happen. I wish you all a safe and successful spring. AgStar Financial Services is a cooperative owned by client stockholders. As part of the Farm Credit System, AgStar has served 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin with a wide range of financial products and services for more than 95 years. ❖

ing kicks into high gear. SOYBEANS — July soybeans eased lower through most of the week on funding selling after setting a new contract high the previous week, but option expiration at the end of the week was the saving grace that cut the weekly loss to just 8 cents, settling at $14.94 1/4 per bushel. The November contract managed to eke out a half-cent gain for the week at $12.39 3/4 per bushel. There continues to be the same old talk about cancellations, diversions and delays of Chinese bean shipments out of South America and about South American beans headed to the United States. At least a couple of South American bean shipments originally destined for China are reportedly now en route to Mobile, Ala., where they will be railed to a southeast crusher. Another vessel is reportedly headed to Wilmington, Va., for discharge. Canadian beans are also coming into the United States. All of these imports are needed for the balance sheet to work. The USDA has total bean imports at a record 65 million bushels and this may be too low. China’s customs report indicates they imported 4.6 milliom mt of soybeans in March, up from 3.8 mmt last year in March. Of the total, 80 percent originated from the United States and 20 percent from Brazil. Their imports from October to March are 32.97 mmt. To hit the USDA import projection of 69 mmt, China needs to import 6 mmt per month for the remaining 6 months of the marketing year. Considering the current scenario, the USDA import estimate for China may be too high.

Weekly sales edged toward net negative with old crop sales essentially zero and new crop a disappointing 4.3 million bushels. However, keep in mind that old crop sales commitments of 1.639 billion bushels surpasses the USDA’s export forecast of 1.58 billion bushels. The market still has work to do on reducing usage. Three non-Japanese Marubeni employees were detained in China on tax evasion accusations. This comes on talk of defaults on Marubeni bean boats by Chinese buyers. OUTLOOK: Cutting to the chase, funds were sellers the majority of the week as the market dealt with the chaos of what shipments from South America were being resold into the United States or various other destinations, and the tight credit situation in China that is leaving some vessels stranded. For new crop beans, if corn planting experiences further delays, talk will favor more bean acres at the expense of corn acres. Be watchful that the market is working out the tight domestic situation. Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week ending April 25: All the July wheats were higher with Chicago up 9 1/4 cents, Minneapolis up 9 3/4 and Kansas City 14 1/2 cents higher. June crude oil fell $2.77 to $100.60, ultralow-sulfur diesel dropped 2 cents, gasoline was up 1⁄4 cent and natural gas declined 9 1⁄2 cents. The next USDA crop report will be released at 11 a.m. CT, May 9. This material has been prepared by a sales or trading employee or agent of CHS Hedging Inc. and should be considered a solicitation. ❖

PEDv still a threat to herd TEALE, from pg. 15 fallen back about as fast as they advanced. At those highs, demand for pork found resistance as reflected in the drop in pork product movement. In essence the pork market priced itself out of demand. This was all due to the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus which has cut the hog herd. By all standards this virus is still a threat to liquidate the hog herd even further. Like all commodity markets, the price determines the demand. If the price of pork gets too high the result is the decrease in demand and prices fall as we have witnessed over

the past several weeks. The possibility of the market making another advance is entirely possible since hog numbers will be depressed for several months, and summer seasonally is the high for hog prices. However, the possibility that the higher levels of the pork cut will bring the same resistance to the higher prices and slow, if not stop, the advance once again. Despite the potential for a rebound in prices, producers should stay cognizant of the market conditions, and protect inventories as warranted. ❖

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time decision, and will affect potential FSA farm program payments from 2014-18. • Crop base acre reallocation will be made on the basis of FSA farm units, and decisions may vary from one farm unit to another farm unit. • Crop base acre reallocation is a voluntary decision, and a “no decision” will result in crop base acres on farm unit remaining at the existing crop

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Over the next few months, I Base acre reallocation examples will analyze the many choices Example farm 1 Example farm 2 that producers and landowners Corn Soybeans Total Corn Soybeans Total will need to make for enrollCurrent crop base acres 50 50 100 50 50 100 ment in the new Farm Service Planted crop acres Agency farm programs later 2009 100 0 100 80 40 120 this year. This column will focus 2010 0 100 100 80 40 120 on the decision surrounding the 2011 100 0 100 80 40 120 allowable reallocation of crop 2012 100 0 100 80 40 120 base acres. 2009-12 average FARM PROGRAMS The 2014 farm bill will give planted acres 75 25 100 80 40 120 By Kent Thiesse farm owners and producers an Weighted acreage % 0.75 0.25 0.67 0.33 opportunity to make several Allowable base acre one-time choices regarding reallocation 75 25 100 67 33 100 their FSA farm program enrollment for 2014-18. 75 acres of corn and more complicated situations that exist These choices will include 25 acres of soyin actual FSA farm unit situations. decisions on reallocating beans, resulting in a Hopefully, these examples will assist crop base acres, updating farm pro“weighted acreage percentage” of 0.75 producers and landowners in analyzing gram payment yields and whether to for corn and 0.25 for soybeans. The the crop base acreage reallocation decienroll a FSA farm unit in Price Loss reallocated base acres would be 75 sion on their own farm units. More Coverage or the Ag Risk Coverage pro- acres of corn base and 25 acres of soy- complex base acre situations may gram. bean base. There would be a choice of require determinations by FSA offices keeping the existing crop base acres, or regarding final base acre reallocation Sign-up for reallocating crop base updating to the reallocated crop base on a farm unit. acreage, and updating farm program payment yields will likely start by late- acres. Considerations regarding base summer at local U.S. Department of Example Farm 2: This example has acre reallocation Agriculture FSA offices, while sign-up an existing total crop base acreage of • The base acre reallocation is a onefor the various farm program choices 100 acres, with 50 acres of corn base will likely not occur until later this fall. and 50 acres of soybean base. The averAll FSA farm program payments for age planted acreage from 2009-12 was both the PLC and the ARC will be cal- 80 acres of corn and 40 acres of soyculated on allocated crop base acres for beans, for a total of 120 planted acres, a given FSA farm unit, rather than on resulting in a “weighted acreage peryear-to-year planted crop acres on that centage” of 0.67 for corn and 0.33 for soybeans. The reallocated base acres farm unit. Producers will be given a one-time opportunity to reallocate crop would be 67 acres of corn base and 33 acres of soybean base, or a total of 100 base acres on a given FSA farm unit, crop base acres, rather than the 120 based on average planted acres from 2009-12, or they can choose to continue average planted acres (2009-12). The total reallocated base acres cannot with the current crop base acres that exceed the total existing crop base existed under the last farm bill. Total crop base acres on a FSA farm unit in acres (2013). There would be a choice of keeping the existing crop base acres, or the new farm program cannot exceed updating to the reallocated crop base the total current crop base acres that acres. existed in 2013. Example Farm 3: This example has The option to update crop base acres may be an opportunity for producers to an existing total crop base acreage of 100 acres, with 50 acres of corn base, increase corn and soybean base acres on farm units that previously had low 35 acres of soybean base and 15 acres base acres for those crops. There are no of wheat base. The average planted acreage from 2009-12 was 60 acres of restrictions on what crop mix is corn and 40 acres of soybeans, with no planted in a given year (2014-18) on wheat being planted, resulting in a the FSA crop base acres, and the planted acreage will have no impact on “weighted acreage percentage” of 0.60 the potential farm program payments for corn and 0.40 for soybeans. The reallocated base acres would be 60 under either the PLC or ARC option acres of corn base, 40 acres of soybean from 2014 to 2018. base and zero wheat base. There would Base acre examples (from table be a choice of keeping the existing crop above) base acres, or updating to the realloExample Farm 1: This example has cated crop base acres. an existing total crop base acreage of Note: These are three relatively sim100 acres, with 50 acres of corn base and 50 acres of soybean base. The aver- ple crop base acre reallocation examage planted acreage from 2009-12 was ples, and obviously there will be many

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FSA determinations may be necessary for complex cases PROGRAMS, from pg. 17 base acres for 2013. • Base acre adjustments will be made for Conservation Reserve Program acres that come back into production, according to the base acres that were reduced at the time of CRP enrollment. • Prevented planted acres may be counted as planted acres in a given year for base acre reallocation, even if a second crop was planted later; however, it is not permissible to use crop acres for both crops in base acre determination. • Crop base acres will be used to determine farm program payments for PLC, as well as for both the countybased and individual-based ARC, which are the options that will be available under the new farm bill. • The reallocation of crop base acres does not affect what crops may be planted on a given FSA farm unit in the years from 2014-18. • All farm program payments are calculated on the basis of crop base acres (2014-18), rather than on planted acres in a given year, so a producer could receive a farm program payment for a crop in a given year, even if they did not plant that crop on that particular FSA farm unit. • On rented farms, producers will need to work with landowners regarding the best decision for base acre reallocation, as landowners will need to sign the final decision at FSA offices. • Base acre reallocation decisions will stay with a FSA farm unit in future years, through 2018, even if that farm unit is sold, or is rented to another producer. • If the total crop acreage on an FSA farm unit is reduced in future years, the FSA crop base acreage will be reduced according to the percentages utilized for the crop base acre reallocation in 2014.

• If there is an opportunity to reallocate crop base acres on an FSA farm unit, landowners and producers must determine which crop base acres are most likely to have higher farm program payments from 2014 to 2018. In Midwestern states, the current price scenario tends to favor corn base acres over other crop base acres. That scenario could change by the later years of the farm bill. • The crop base acre decision that is made in 2014 on an FSA farm unit may extend beyond the current farm bill (2014-18), and could possibly be used for future FSA farm program payment determinations beyond 2018. Bottom line During the next few months, producers and landowners should review the current crop base acres on existing FSA farm units, and compare that to what reallocated crop base acres may look like, as determined by actual planted crop acres on that farm unit from 2009-12. If a farm unit had prevented-planted acres during those four years, or has CRP acreage returning to production, the base acre reallocation calculations become a bit more complicated. The landowners and producers should also begin to analyze potential farm program payments on a farm unit for different crops, under both the PLC and ARC options, with the various crop base acre options. In some cases, the crop base acre decision will be fairly straight-forward, while in other situations the decision will be much more complex and difficult to make. FSA offices will be providing official information and details on reallocation of crop base acres in the coming weeks. Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. ❖

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imagined. We believe this makes the U.S. cheese market susceptible to a seasonal correction due to the NorthThe U.S. milking herd ern Hemisphere’s “spring flush” and still has a long way to competition with declining internago before getting tional prices. But the lack of cheese inventory growth from last Novemhealthy again. ber’s low has us concerned that without a major spike in milk production — Eric Meyer (particularly in cheese-producing regions) prices could make another leg higher later this summer. pounds or 30 percent from March 2013. ■ American-type cheese, at 631.03 milMeanwhile, cash Cheddar block lion pounds, was up just 2.35 million cheese price closed Friday at $2.21 per pounds, virtually unchanged from Feb- pound, down 7 cents on the week but ruary, but 53.63 million pounds or 8 still 35 cents above a year ago. The percent below a year ago. The total barrels rolled to $2.18, down 7.75 cheese inventory stood at 1.01 billion cents on the week but 49.5 cents above pounds, again virtually unchanged a year ago. Seven cars of block and from February, but 94.93 million two of barrel traded hands on the pounds or 9 percent below a year ago. week. The lagging U.S. average National Dairy Products Sales Report HighGround Dairy’s Eric Meyer surveyed block price lost 5.5 cents, called the report “Neutral vs. today’s dipping to $2.3605/lb., while the barexpectations,” but “bullish on the rels averaged $2.2817, down 6.2 cents. deferred months,” and said the report goes a long way to explain why record Cheese production is steady to buildprices persisted throughout the first ing slowly in many parts of the counquarter and into April. American try, according to the USDA’s Dairy cheese stocks posted the sharpest Market News. Cheese stocks are adedecline (on a percentage basis) versus quate to fill current orders with some the previous year since February 2008 plants looking to build inventories as (minus-8.7 percent) and when looking more milk becomes available. Domesat total cheese, the year-over-year drop tic demand is described as good. The is the steepest since November 2001 Foreign Agriculture Service reported (minus-9.3 percent). quota imports of cheese for January to February totaled 22.3 million pounds, “Those are hard facts to ignore,” 2.3 percent less than a year ago. Meyer said, but, “monthly inventory growth between February and March is Cash butter closed Friday at a somewhat promising sign that the situation is not as dire as some had See MIELKE, pg. 20

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This column was written according to FC Stone marfor the marketing week endket analyst Ryan Cox. Writing April 25. ing in his Insider Opening Bell, Cox said, “people anticWhile last week’s rally in ipate more production in the cash cheese prices reversed Midwest, which has been this week, dairy industry lagging while the West eyes were on two key U.S. Coast has seen strong proDepartment of Agriculture duction.” He said the March reports. Cold Storage report will give MIELKE MARKET The USDA’s preliminary market participants more WEEKLY data issued in its latest Milk data on inventories. Production report, shows By Lee Mielke HighGround Dairy’s Eric March milk production in Meyer agrees to the the top 23 dairy producreport’s neutrality but ing states at 16.7 billion adds that record-high pounds, up 1.1 percent milk prices in the first from March 2013. The 50-state total, at 17.8 billion pounds, was up 0.9 percent. quarter did little to stimulate on-farm production in the United States. JanuRevisions reduced 18 million pounds ary-to-March 2014 milk output only from February’s original 23-dairy state managed to increase 1 percent versus estimate, now reported at 14.9 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent from a year ago. the previous year, driven almost exclusively by inflated milk per cow volumes First quarter 2014 milk output in western states. Unfortunately, due to totaled 51.1 billion pounds, up 1 perzero growth in Q1 2013, production cent from the same period last year. increased just 1 percent in Q1 over the Cow numbers in the quarter totaled past two years — certainly not the 9.22 million head. makings of a strengthening supply infrastructure. Lingering extreme March cow numbers in the top 23 dairy states, at 8.51 million head, were domestic commodity prices led us to down 1,000 head from February. Year- believe this month’s report would be underwhelming and it did not surprise. ago data was not available due to the sequester. March output per cow in the “The U.S. milking herd still has a long top 23 dairy states averaged 1,959 way to go before getting healthy again,” pounds. he said. “Without strong herd growth and a lot of luck from Mother Nature, we California was up 3.7 percent, Wisconsin was down 1.6 percent. New York find it hard to believe U.S. milk producwas unchanged; Idaho, up 1.7 percent; tion will increase by nearly 3.7 percent Pennsylvania, up 0.3 percent; and Min- July to December 2014, as USDA is predicting in their latest forecast.” nesota was down 3.8 percent. ■ Other states of interest: Michigan was up 0.3 percent; New Mexico, down The second report this week was pre0.1 percent; South Dakota, up 1.8 per- liminary data from the USDA’s March cent; Texas, up 6.4 percent; and Wash- Cold Storage report issued Tuesday. It ington was up 3.5 percent. pegged U.S. butter stocks at 178.35 million pounds on March 31, up 15.2 ■ million pounds or 9 percent from FebThe Milk Production report was ruary 2014, but down 76.64 million viewed as neutral to dairy markets,

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Declines a ‘market correction’ not bear-market shift MIELKE, from pg. 19 $1.91/lb., up 2 cents on the week and 22 cents above a year ago. Five cars traded hands on the week. NDPSR butter averaged $1.9632, down 1.6 cents. The DMN reported that butter prices moved lower as domestic sales slowed and international price competition increased for U.S. exports as the GDT market declined. The market tone is weakening following Easter/Passover order completion. Production rates are mostly steady to lower, depending on regional cream supplies and pricing. Domestic buyer interest is weaker. International demand is mixed. The falling prices

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at $23.05, up from $18.08 at this time a year ago, and compares to $16.73 in 2012, and $17.70 in 2011. The two-week NDPSR-surveyed butter price used in the calculation was $1.9708/lb., up 14 cents from April. Nonfat dry milk averaged $2.0040, down 9.7 cents. Cheese averaged $2.3695, up 14.8 cents, and dry whey averaged 67.51 cents/lb., up 2.6 cents. Farm milk production is trending upward in some areas and downward in others, according to the USDA’s weekly update. Milk production in California and Arizona is steady to decreasing as the seasonal peak is past. Dairy operations in the rest of the country are approaching the high point for this production year. Strong demand was noted from bottling plants serving large population centers early in the week as those operations stocked consumer outlets ahead of the holidays. Contacts in other areas reported steady to lower bottling interest. Cream sales into ice cream facilities are active. ■ The USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 6 percent of the nation’s corn has been planted — up 3 percent from the previous week and up 2 percent from this time a year ago, but 8 percent behind the five-year average as weather keeps farmers out of their fields. Of the 18 states listed in the report, which comprised 91 percent of the 2013 crop, 12 had seed in the ground as of the week ending April 20, up from eight the previous week. The report shows 9 percent of the cotton crop has been planted, up 1 percent from the week before, down 1 percent from a year ago, and 3 percent below the five-year average. Of the 15 states listed, which comprised 98 percent of the 2013 cotton crop, 10 show cotton planted. Commercial disappearance of dairy products during 2013 totaled 192.7 billion pounds, according to USDA data, down 0.2 percent from the same period in 2012. Butter disappearance was unchanged, American cheese was up 1.6 percent; other cheese, up 1.8 percent; nonfat dry milk, down 59.6 percent; and fluid milk products were down 2.3 percent. ■ Cooperatives Working Together accepted 15 requests for export assistance this week to sell 198,416 pounds of Cheddar cheese, 4.184 million pounds of 82 percent butter and 936,965 pounds of whole milk powder

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to customers in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa. The product will be delivered through September and raised the CWT’s 2014 cheese exports to 46.33 million pounds, 38.348 million pounds of butter and 5.141 million pounds of whole milk powder to 33 countries. These sales are the equivalent of 1.321 billion pounds of milk on a milkfat basis, well ahead of the year-todate increase in U.S. milk production through March of 565 million pounds. ■ Speaking of exports, the U.S. Dairy Export Council’s Alan Levitt, Marc Beck and Brad Gehrke write in their latest Global Dairy Market Outlook that world dairy markets have turned in the last eight to 10 weeks, with Oceania milk powder and butter prices down around 15 percent and European prices down 5 to 10 percent compared with their mid-February peak. Oceania whole milk powder prices are the lowest in more than a year. Supply shortages have eased, a combination of strong production out of Oceania and Europe, and a break in China’s ravenous appetite. Since last August, milk production in the EU-28 and New Zealand is up almost 5 percent from the prior year, an additional 620,000 tons of milk per month. In the first quarter of the year, China imported 564,000 tons of milk powder, cheese, butterfat and whey, up 58 percent from the prior year. This massive volume of imports absorbed the growing world supply. But they’ve pushed themselves away from the table in April. In China and elsewhere, buyers have short-term needs covered. With prices falling, many are willing and able to wait until the market stabilizes before extending coverage. We believe recent declines represent a market correction, rather than a shift into a bear-market cycle. We look for prices to find support in the next month or two. After a year of purchasing handto-mouth, buyers’ pipeline holdings are still relatively low and they can’t hold out for long. We also expect the recent price correction to bring more buyers back into the market who were driven out by record prices. Meanwhile, Oceania is heading into its off season, leaving a hole in world supply. U.S. production, too, is sluggish. Read more at http://goo.gl/zrTMPp. 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. ❖

Gearing up for another term, Peterson looks ahead, behind They do have different thoughts about what a farm bill should be doing. I went to (Debbie) Stabenow (Senate ag committee chairman) to get her to understand what needed to be done; the same with Chairman Lucas. Lots of phone time with both those folks and finally on Saturday night before the vote I got Stabenow to move on it. Then I called Lucas. He was at a basketball game. Afterwards he called me back and said he agreed to the change and that was the final thing that brought the farm bill up for vote. Meanwhile I did some telephone time with Sen. Patrick Leahy to iron out some differences he had with the bill.

But the problem remains with the new dairy bill that if we get into an oversupply situation the dairy farmers are going to be protected from a collapse of the market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be buying up the excess to use as food donations for food shelf and other national food aid programs. If overproduction happens, the margin insurance that dairy farmers can sign-up for will only apply to their two-year production base. It most likely might need some tweaking once it gets into application. Q: This new farm bill is a fiveyear bill up to 2019. What then?

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recharged again ... By DICK HAGEN I’m not ready to sit The Land Staff Writer on the dock and look Indicating there’s still a lot of at the lake. I’ve got work to be done, Congressman some clout on both Collin Peterson, 24 years represides of the aisle, senting Minnesota’s largely especially in agrirural western Minnesota disculture, and I think I trict, announced on March 17 that he is now seeking his 13th Collin Peterson can bring that to bear so that it’s good both for term in Congress. Likely favored to repeat, even in this Novem- my district and the country. ber election when Democrat incumQ: My coffee friends are asking bents are likely to get roughed up a bit, why don’t you get some work done? he’s not bashful about trashing both Peterson: (Said jokingly) Why don’t Tea Party Republicans and extreme left Democrats. He doubts Democrats the voters elect some people who want to get work done? What’s happened is that will take the U.S. House this year. congressional districts have been so gerIf he wins he will continue to work rymandered (reassigned borders) that with Republicans on issues that he most of the voters in a given district now considers not to be partisan, and represent mostly one party or the other. issues relating to U.S. agriculture usu- When this happens these districts get ally fall into that category, he said. polarized to the right, or to the left. ComQ: After 12 terms and 24 years in promise seems to disappear. Then we Congress, why are you a candidate have talk radio and the various so-called news channels which often express their again? Peterson: There’s still a lot of work to own political leanings. We’ve made some be done. Yes, we finally got a farm bill progress ... getting the budget and the passed but now the implementation farm bill done. We’ve raised the debt ceilprocess begins. And that is often more ing. So hopefully we can build on that important that getting the bill passed but the reality is that there are a bunch because, as we all know, the devil is in of people who come to Washington and the details of virtually all legislation. In don’t want to get anything done. Q: What was the “trigger point” the 2008 farm bill some of the items I got into that bill, especially in the that finally got the farm bill comenergy issue, but the time they got done pleted? with the rules it was completely oppoPeterson: Basically two things were site of what I had intended. That was hanging it up. The dairy issue was one the time the environmentalists got and we seemingly had support of the more of the ears of Congress. dairy industry and the four major farm I met with (USDA) Secretary (Tom) groups but (Republican House Leader Vilsack for about an hour (March 14). John) Boehner was supporting the posiWe’ve set up a process for weekly ses- tion of the dairy processors. Things were sions between my staff and his to assist going along smoothly, or so we thought. on these details. But he has over 600 proWhen he appointed the conferees it visions to be implemented into this farm was such that he could outvote me 12 bill. His hope is to have them done by the to 11. One of his votes was a Democrat end of this year but I can tell you today so I went to (Minority House Leader they are not going to get them all done. Nancy) Pelosi and had her take this Q: Perhaps a good example is our Democrat off the conference commitlocal Farm Service Agency office. tee. I could then outvote him 12 to 11. Those staff people at this stage are When he realized that situation simply bewildered because farm- Boehner went to Frank Lucas (House ers are asking questions; they ag committee chairman) and told don’t yet have information and Lucas that he wouldn’t let the bill come have nothing to tell them about up. So I went to Boehner and said, “Look, we’ve got to get this thing done the details of the farm bill. Peterson: That is one good example so we came up with another way to of the complexity of this legislation. deal with the dairy issue. I’m not cerBut already there are other big issues. tain if it’s going to work but we OK’d it. The other hang-up was payment limThe railroad car issue with oil now displacing grain. We’ve got to get the high- itations. It wasn’t so visible but behind way bill done. There’s just a lot of work the scenes that issue had mileage. I to be done. I’ve had three to four weeks had to work lots of strategies, espeoff after getting the farm bill done. I’m cially with the southern contingent in kind of back to normal. I’m feeling Congress. I understand those guys.

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International compromise necessary for COOL PETERSON, from pg. 21 Peterson: We kept the permanent law for agriculture. If we can’t come up with a new coalition to get something done, the process will likely be extending the current bill, much like we did this past year because they won’t want to go to permanent law which automatically props agricultural prices, especially milk, to much higher levels. So this might be a 10-year farm bill, and we can live with that. It’s not perfect but given with what we were dealing with it’s a pretty good outcome. Yes, it totaled 959 pages as you reported in your magazine. The five-year price tag is $489 billion. The nutrition program accounts for $371 billion or about 76 percent of the total cost. But frankly we couldn’t have passed a new farm bill without the inclusion of this nutrition package ... and that’s basically because 90 percent of today’s Congress is outside of agriculture. And for these members of Congress it’s not just food stamps; it’s school lunch; it’s money for the food shelf program; it’s food aid for the elderly; it’s feeding the hungry within the “inner city” ghetto areas, etc. Sure there are some abuses generally at the state and local levels where they’ve permitted eligibility below the criteria standards. So a number of states have now qualified families and individuals for food stamps anyway, and you and I are paying for it. Q: Years back you were a state senator in the Minnesota Legislature. How do you compare the two environments? Peterson: I’ve been away so long from our state government but some of what I hear is that what is affecting us in Washington on getting things done is also happening now in state governments. I doubt

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up we’ll see a geographic diviBy DICK HAGEN sion, so to speak, based on The Land Staff Writer regional crop production. With 956 pages, 12 titles and over 460 provisions in the farm “You have the southern cotbill, it’s little wonder that ton and rice guys on their Farm Service Agency offices, agenda. And then we central farm insurance firms, ag and northern plains producers lenders and farmers are waitwith our corn, soybeans and ing, and waiting. Dave Ladd wheat issues. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a proporAs is said about government legislation, the devil is in the details tional sign-up with heavier participaand never more so than with the Agri- tion in one area for one type of mechacultural Act of 2014. Folks who spend nism and then heavier in the other for different reasons. Protime digesting the ducers are going to details are equally work with their lenders upset with the snail’s closely to see what best pace. ... when I fits their individual started seeing “They just won’t get operations. There’s defiall these provisions that splitting in nitely no ‘one-size-fitsironed out this year,” the House on all’ going forward with said Dave Ladd, a prothe commodity this bill.” fessional “dig-out-thetitle and the He’s not concerned facts” guy who makes nutrition title, I this will be the last regular trips to Washbecame aware farm bill despite the ington, D.C., to keep his growing minority of clients informed. “I that maybe influence sitting in the don’t know if they’ll future comprohalls of Congress. But ever get this one unravmises might be he does see a shift in eled. Getting it passed more difficult. the urban-rural coaliwas a long journey full tion as evidence by the of mine fields. Now get— Dave Ladd nutrition title, the comting it implemented is modity title and other going to take some time. selected provisions. “But The USDA says by the end of this year. I say that is too ambi- when I started seeing that splitting in the House on the commodity title and tious. “They’ll take pieces of it and iron out the nutrition title, I became aware that the details piecemeal ... like the animal maybe future compromises might be disaster program which I understand more difficult. It makes me wonder is now fully implemented. But with the how long will some of those memories commodity payment provisions, pro- linger.” So how might Election 2014 affect ducers are getting anxious about having to make decisions on their 2014 future positioning of agriculture in crop. Right now FSA offices have zero Washington, D.C.? Ladd diffused that details. I think when they start signing question by suggesting it’s likely to be more rural America, rural dynamics,

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“Also I think our rural citizens, including our farmers, need to tell their stories. There are a lot of great things happening in rural Minnesota. People need to take the time to share their story because it’s a great story.” He said some communities are seeing a return of their younger generation because they can come home and now thanks to computer technology work from their country home even though their corporate headquarters is elsewhere. “I have a young lady who works for me who was able to move back to her home community doing the same job. She was so pleased about being able to ‘move home’ and be truly engaged in the social and community spirit of her own community. It’s easier to establish a role function in our smaller communities and the positive impact of a small community on family life is so special. “The people in the big cities, and most of our elected officials here at the State Capitol don’t witness this slice of rural Minnesota, yet it creates a positive image for our entire state,” Kohls said.

Speaking on behalf of the Cooperative Network, the marketing umbrella for both Minnesota and Wisconsin co-ops, Kohls doesn’t sense any particular “anti-co-op” sentiment. The ongoing consolidation trends of both production agriculture and ag business firms he admits at times creates tension but it’s mostly healthy marketplace tension which is the nature of any competitive industry. “But I think there will continue to be a role for small coops, small elevators and small farms because they provide a different service. The rapidly expanding local food markets and food cooperatives are a good example.” So if the “super cycle” of agriculture is now history, what does that portend for the future of AgStar? “That’s a reality that we do wrestle with. We’re very much aware of this slowdown. These volatile markets have created new risks for our farmer clientele. Our role is to provide information and service to help them every way we can. We simply know this: When our clients are strong, AgStar is strong.” Why the “warp speed” of this 2014 legislative session? “Partly because the legislature started late and they’re hoping to get out early. I’m not optimistic they will get out early. Also the legislative leadership had a lot on their plates when this session convened so they are pushing hard. Election year politics are under way. Yes, a record number of proposed bills in its first month put a tremendous work load on staff and lobbyists,” Kohls said. ❖

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Because he was an eight-year state representative, Paul Kohls, now with AgStar Financial Services, is OK discussing Minnesota Legislative activities — or lack thereof. Kohls was one of eight team leaders at the April 2 Day on Paul Kohls the Hill for the Minnesota Cooperative Network. In an interview, Kohls retraced his political curiosity which eventually led to his candidacy and election as a state representative. “As a senior in high school I attended my first GOP caucus. I got active in local politics, remained active through college and law school and eventually became a candidate. I believe in a citizen-led legislature which means elected officials should come and go. So after four terms I went back into the private sector full time.” With AgStar, Kohls serves as a general counsel working in legal areas of compliance, government affairs and AgStar Board of Directors issues dealing with governance issues. He definitely believes government is overextending its regulatory function. “There is a need for effective and appropriate regulation,” Kohl said. “But the challenge today is that every time something new gets layered on there are additional costs, burdens and compliance for an organization like AgStar. Ultimately those costs get passed along to consumers.” He feels the majority of organizations in Minnesota are incredibly responsible “… but there is a growing tendency to think government can regulate us out of every problem. The reality is that if someone is intent to commit fraud in the business world, you’re not going to prevent that through regulation,” he said. “You may be able to catch it, but you’re not going to stop it. My biggest concern about the growing regulatory umbrella being dumped on business is the simple fact that ultimately the consumer pays the bill.” When Kohl served in the Minnesota House there were a dozen or more active farmers as legislative members; today that count is only five. “It may be an inevitable decline but I think it presents a challenge. When there is a lack of any industry in the chambers of the state Legislature I think it is a concern. Our citizens are better served if we have a diverse makeup of our legislators.” He suggests a larger concern is the repopulation of Minnesota from farms and rural communities into urban areas or regional centers. “That means fewer legislators are actually living in rural Minnesota and that puts our rural communities at a challenge. Understanding the issues that are unique to rural America is a challenge,” Kohls said. So how do we keep “rural Minnesota” alive and vibrant? Keeping a strong infrastructure is critical, he said. That includes roads, bridges and telecommunications capabilities such as rural broadband. “It’s important that businesses in our rural communities can perform and provide their services just as effectively as the Twin Cities or other suburban area.

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035 FOR SALE: '12 H & S HD western manure spreader, hyd. end gate, top beater, '04 Gehl 1085 chopper; 9' hay flotation tires, always shedhead, 2R narrow cornhead, ded, like new cond, kernel processor, very nice, $14,900/OBO. FOR SALE: $17,500. 715-418-0483 11.2x24" radial tires, 50% rubber, $375/pr. (651)345(2) H&S TWM12 twin merg3164 ers. Both one owner, exc. shape & always shedded. FOR SALE: '77 Ford 550 backhoe, good general apAsking $36,000/ea. Also '06 pearance, engine needs H&S 8' fluffer/tedder work, priced down to bought new. Asking $2,800. $8,000. Contact Duane HultPlease call for photos or ingren, 320-894-7523 fo. (715)296-6039 FOR SALE: Great Plains 24 Ft Kent Discovator/ mounted drill-Solid Stand Finisher Series 7 (No Welds) 15, mulcher & hyd markShedded Very Good. H&S 20 ers, wide press wheels, low Ft Big Bale Feeder On acres, like new! $5,150; Kewanee Model 1010 flexing Wheels. J&M 350 Bu Wagdisk, 18' w/hyd fold wings, on/Truck Tires, Nice Unit. low acres, very good, 319-347-6138 Can Deliver $4,600; JD 694AN planter & 6R cultivator, 30", $850.00 4960 JD tractor MFD, power for both. Equipment alshift, 8800 hrs, nice, $34,850. ways shedded. (507) 4267720 JD Titan II combine, 7672 3100 hrs, $13,500. 6620 JD Titan II sidehill combine, FOR SALE: Int'l 12R30” 3400 hrs, $15,975. 693 JD cult; also 1600 gal poly tank cornhead, $10,500. Call & pump; 3pt hitch category (715)772-4255 3; also 4 used 18.4x42 tractor tires, 35% tread. 320543-6356 FOR SALE: JD 350, 7', 3 pt sickle mower; Ford 5000 dsl tractor, 8 spd, WF, 3 pt; Case 230 baler; JD F145, 4 btm plow; Farmall A tractor w/#30 corn sheller. 507525-5556 FOR SALE: JD 7800, MFWD, 18.4x42 duals, 75%, new front tires, 7900 hrs, PQ, auto steer integrated, $59,900; '07 JD 3710 plow, $32,000; JD 435 rnd baler, $7,500. 320-510-0468 Farm Implements

Tractors - Collectible Farm Machinery - Tractor Accessories - Antiques & Collectibles Saturday, May 10, 2014. Starting 10:00 AM Location: From Medford, Mn. Exit take west frontage road past McDonalds south 1/3 mile to Co. Rd. #12 (NW 66th St.) West approx. 6 miles to NW 85th Ave. North on gravel 3/4 mile. Watch for signs day of auction. Auctioneers Note: Sylvester had a passion for vintage tractors & machinery and most everything to do with farming. The sheds are full of interesting items from the horse & buggy days to the 2 cylinder JD's. If this is of interest to you do not miss this auction. • There is a good chance we will split into 2 rings so come prepared.

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FOR SALE:Used grain bins, 310 H & S manure spreader, floors unload systems, stiw/ top beater, tandem axle, rators, fans & heaters, aerw/ 40 bu ext., very nice, ation fans, buying or sell$7,900. 270 H & S manure ing, try me first and also spreader, good cond. $3,450. call for very competitive (715)223-3664 contract rates! Office hours 8am-5pm Monday – CIH 690 disk ripper; 20' rotary hoe; Int'l 810 head Friday Saturday 9am - 12 w/Melroe pickup; hyd. lift noon or call 507-697-6133 hog wagon, 6x12; Clipper Ask for Gary fanning mill. 507-524-3486

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FOR SALE: Knowles 10 tooth chisel, H&S 8 wheel twin bi-fold rake, Deutz Allis 385 4R planter, no till w/monitor. (715)946-3118 FOR SALE: NH 512 manure spreader, Artsway 450 feedmill. 507-995-9676 or 507-8543463 Great Plains 33 Ft #8333 2012 Series 8 Discovator/Finisher Almost New Trade for Smaller.. Rhino 20 Ft #SR240 Flex Wing Cutter Shedded Real Nice. 319-3476138 Can Deliver Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, Brand New, 12'-$6,500; 14'$7,000; 16'-$7,500; 24'$14,000; 32'-$16,500; 42'$19,500. Any size available. 715-296-2162 IH 574 gas tractor, w/2250 ldr, 2 bkts; IH 303 combine w/bean & cornhead; JD 3 pt. 2R planter, 71 units; 6' & 8' 3 pt. blades; hand corn shellers; JD 8W 14' disk; Ford 3 pt. field cults; JD 148 & 158 ldrs; 3 pt. post hole driller; Land Pride 5' 3 pt. tiller; JD Donohue trlrs; new Tiger 20' tandem trlr. Koestler Impl. 507-3993006

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291

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LOCAL TRADES TRACTORS

‘09 CIH MX245, 1335 hrs. New Farmall 31, MFD w/60” - $145,000 ‘10 CIH 435 Quad, 550 hrs. ‘08 CIH 95, 2WD, cab ‘09 CIH 385, 4-wheel, 950 hrs. - $29,500 ‘11 CIH 315 w/Soucel tracks, PLANTERS & TILLAGE ‘08 1200, 16-30 pivot, bulk fill, 1520 hrs. - Call 2500 acres - $79,500 ‘12 CIH Puma 130 CVT, CIH Tigermate 200, 44 ⁄ ’, 320 hrs. - $96,500 4 bar - $36,500 1

RABE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

1205 Bixby Road (across from fairgrounds), Fairmont, MN 507-235-3358 or 800-813-8300 • Get the Rabe Advantage

NEW DRYERS

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USED DELUX DRYERS

Tractors

036 '89 JD 9400 combine, 2,676 sep hrs., excellent condi'07 7730 JD tractor, 177hp, tion, $28,000; JD 843 cornMFD, IVT trans., low hrs & head, 8R30", very straight, sharp, $99,500. (715)572-1234 clean, $7,500. 715-296-2162

FOR SALE: 20.8x38 bias ply tractor tires, 8 ply, 30% tread, no brakes, not weather checked, exc cond, $250/ea. 320-444-0562

FOR SALE: 16 Yetter shark tooth screw adjust row cleaners for Case planter, $125 per row or $1,800 all cleaners. 320-808-7981 or 320-732-3361

USED DRYERS

KANSUN 1025 215, LP, 1 PH BEHLEN 380, 1 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM BEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM BEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, DOUBLE BURNER

USED LEGS

100’, 4000 BPH, 40 HP, 3 PH, DRIVE & MOTOR, GALVANIZED - NEW BELT & CUPS 60’, 3000 BPH, 10 HP, 3 PH, DRIVE & MOTOR, PAINTED

We carry a full line of Behlen & Delux dryer parts; Mayrath and Hutch auger parts. Large inventory of Welda sprockets, hubs, bearings, chains & pulleys

~ 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 Scale Sioux Equipment: • Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders • Cattle & Feeder Panels • Head Gates • Hog Feeders • Sqz. Chutes & Tubs • Calf Warmer JBM Equipment: • Feeder Wagons - Several Models • Self-locking Head Gates • Self-locking Bunk Feeders • Tombstone Horse & Horned Cattle Feeders • Skid Feeders • BunkFeeders • Bale Wagons • Bale Thrower Racks • Flat Racks for big sq. bales • Self-locking Feeder Wagons • Fenceline Feeders • Several Types of Bale Feeders • Port-A-Hut Shelters (Many Sizes) • Bergman Cattle Feeders – Special Prices • Lorenz Snowblowers – Special Prices

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~

1409 Silver Street E. Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3726 massopelectric.com

• Grasshopper 227, 61” deck, 15 hrs., Demo • #620 Grasshopper Zero-Turn Mower, 48” powerfold deck, 140 hrs.! • Toro Z-Master 72” Zero-Turn, dsl., 590 hrs. • 6’ 3 pt. Reverse Tine Tiller • 15’ JD BWA Disc w/duals, Very Good • 9-shank Disc Chisel • Bale Baskets

• GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu. EARLY ORDER DISCOUNTS NOW IN EFFECT! • Sheep & Calf Feeders • Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. • Mister Squeeze Cattle Chutes & Hd. Gates • Peck Grain Augers – Big Discounts • MDS Buckets for Loaders & Skidloaders • Powder River Livestock & Horse Equipment • Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’ • EZ Trail Wagons & Boxes • EZ Trail Bale Baskets, • MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor • Parts for GT Tox-O-Wic Grain Dryers • Sitrex Wheel Rakes • Bale Baskets • SI Feeders, Wagons & Bunks • (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders • Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns • R&C Poly Bale Feeders • Amish Built Oak Bunk Feeders & Bale Racks • Goat & Sheep Feeders • Mist Sprayers, gas or PTO • NEW ITEM! * 3 Pt. Fence Mowers* • Fainting goats & min. donkeys

DR® POWER EQUIPMENT • Field & Brush Mowers • Roto-Hog Power Tillers • Stump Grinders • Log Splitters • Chippers • Power Graders • Power Wagons • Leaf & Lawn Vacuums • Versa-trailers

Wanted to Buy:

• Green Choppers • Hog & Cattle Scales • Good Smaller Manure Spreaders • Cattle & Calf Feeders, Hog Feeders • Cattle Handling Equipment

FARM, HOME & CONSTRUCTION

Office Location - 305 Adams Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

'96 Agco 9675 FWA, 4,400 FOR SALE: '08 JD 600C Series CH, SNH0612CX725872, hrs., $47,500. 507-381-5781 12R20”, hyd deck plates, 4850 JD MFD, needs trans also, hookup for IH comrebuilt, $13,900. (715)223bines, used very little, like 3664 new, retiring, $62,000. 507823-4642 Deutz 130-06 cab, exc tires, $8,500; Leyland 384, $2,800. FOR SALE: CIH 2206 corn(715)223-5483 head, hyd. deck plates, plastic snouts, low acres, FOR SALE: '11 JD 7330 very nice. 507-530-8875 MFD, 16 spd, PQ, 2 hyds, front fenders, buddy seat, 038 like new, only 410 hrs., 1 Planting Equip owner, retiring, $82,500 16 JD single disc fertilizer OBO. 507-223-5279 or 507openers, from 1770 planter, 828-8951 $375 per unit, excellent condition. (612)221-4389 FOR SALE: '99 JD 8400T, 24” tracks, auto steer 9200 New Idea 4R planter, ready. 507-340-2937 full no till, dry fert, cross auger, monitor, precision FOR SALE: 1952 A JD meters, insecticide, operaTractor Recently overtor & parts manual. in good hauled. W/ Paulson Loadcond, $4,500. 920-988-4342 er & snow bucket, $2,000 Firm. Home made truck Fanning mill w/screens, electric motor; MM grain drill, box 2 wheel Trailer with 12'; JD riding lawn mower, stock Rack & top. $300. 42”. 507-787-2321 (320) 579-0003

DELUX 20’ MODEL 5030, LP/NG, 3 PH, 500 BPH DELUX 15’ MODEL DPX7040, LP/NG, 3 PH, 700 BPH

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THE LAND, MAY 2, 2014

Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Re- FOR SALE: Ford 901 diesel FOR SALE: IHC 955 vertical FOR SALE: 16 no-til coulters fold planter, 12x30”, markw/7-11 loader, 3237 hrs, new & brackets for JD 1700 corn pair Repair-Troubleshooters, early riser population tires, seat, steering wheel, planter, $1,200. 651-248-9366 ing Sales-Design Custom monitor, Yetter residue good chore or collector hydraulic hose-making up managers, 2x2 tubes, extra tractor w/ owner's manuFOR SALE: JD 8R30” Maxito 2” Service calls made. set of drums, $7,500. NYB als, $4,950. 507-250-0452 merge planters: 1 JD 7000 STOEN'S Hydrostatic Ser80' pickup sprayer & Chevy pull-type; 1 JD 7100, 3 pt. vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N FOR SALE: JD 4020D, 3pt Heavy Duty pickup, foam w/liq. fert; can plant soyGlenwood, MN 56334 320cab, frt wgts, Farmall B markers, auto rate conbeans in 16R15” w/Kinze 634-4360 Brillon cart drag, Brady troller, Honda engine, new meters, finger pu for corn, mixer mill 550 Hydro. (715) engine in pickup, $5,500. JD 1250 corn planter, 6R30”; sunflowers, exc. cond., 443-2856 701-640-4697 JD 6R30” cultivator; 4 ready to plant; frt mnt, liq wheel trailer, flair box & FOR SALE: JD 5083E, tank & pump for Case trachoist; 21' anhydrous applitors. 218-784-8018 MFWD, cab tractor, 335 hrs cator. 507-319-7056 after 7 w/ 563 SL ldr, bucket interpm call 507-726-2786 changes w/ skidsteer attachments, very clean, JD 7000, 4RW planter w/DF, $41,500. 507-526-5671 H, I, nice; NH 273 Super Sweep baler w/thrower, FOR SALE: White 2-105 late ‘10 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD, IVT, 650/65R38 model, 5,400 hrs, 14.9x38 nice; JD 16A flail chopper, single rear tires, 540/65R28 front tires, rear wgts., tires & duals, no heavy 7', good machine; '75 IHC tillage, always shedded. 784 tractor. 320-864-4583 or air seat, 741 self-leveling loader w/joystick 320-766-8476 320-779-4583 control, 885 hrs. ........................................$98,000 IH 856 w/2350 CIH loader, JD 7200 6R dry, minimum ‘11 JD 7830, MFWD, 16-spd. power quad trans., very good cond., $11,000. till. 7200 6R liq vacuum 507-359-1821 minimum till. JD 4640 MFD 4 remotes, HD front axle, 380/90R50 duals, quad, 42 rubber. JD 7000 JD 9200, 4WD, 3 pt. hitch, 4 front wgts., 2950 hrs., Powertrain Warranty 8RN, liq, JD 7000 8RW foldhyd., nice tractor, $65,000; ing. JD 4320, JD 7000 12R till March 2015 or 4000 hrs. ....................$106,000 JD 843 cornhead, rebuilt, straight bar, liq. JD 4440 $7,000; 220 bean head, ‘09 JD 8430, Powershift, 1300 front axle, cab (needs tranny work). $2,000; IH 7000, 8x18 OLH 380/90R50 duals, 380/85R34 single fronts, JD 960 24'/30' digger. Case plow, $6,000. 507-330-3945 IH 4800 24' digger. JD 980 Owner Retired. 4 remotes, wgts., 5200 hrs. ....................$115,000 Deutz 24' digger. JD 8960 sharp. JD 4630 quad. Deutz John Deere R, 1949, restored, All of the above John Deere Tractors have just good condition, rebuilt DX 140. Int'l 1066 sharp, been through service program and are field ready. starting pony. 320-267-1076 new eng Krause 4800 9 shk chisel plow. (612)859-1089 Kubota 5580 dsl w/ M1410 ldr, ‘11 JD Gator TS 4X2, bed lift, 682 hrs.........$4,200 cab, snowblower, grapple JD 9300 20' press drill w/ fork, 1300 act hrs, shuttle ‘11 JD 635F flexible platform ....................$21,500 markers, $2,750; JD 7800 trans, always shedded, MFW tractor, PQ, 3pt, $37,500/OBO. IHC 415 culti18.4x42, $43,500; JD 567 packer, 16', new cond, round baler, $7,450; Skid$7,850. 507-760-8132 loader post hole auger, 9” & 12” bits, $1,950; hyd auger, Mechanic Special: JD 4960 12” bit, bucket mount, MFWD, $30,000. 715-977-1802 $1,500; (10) 24' five ply 2x8 posts, $135/ea; also have 14 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, other 16'-26' laminated 55, 50 Series & newer tracposts, Call. 320-769-2756 tors, AC-all models, Large We buy Inventory, We ship! Mark DELUX 10’ MODEL DP3015, LP/NG, 1 PH, W/MOISTURE LINK Salvage Equipment Heitman Tractor Salvage Parts Available 715-673-4829 Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910 DELUX 20’ MODEL 6030, LP/NG, 3 PH, 600 BPH Harvesting Equip 037

THE LAND, MAY 2, 2014

USED EQUIPMENT FROM A NAME YOU CAN TRUST! Bobcat V-623, Versahandler, 4126 hrs. ..............$38,900 ‘11 T-650, glass cab w/AC, 2265 hrs. ..............$34,750 ‘12 S-770, glass cab w/AC, 1150 hrs. ..............$43,500 ‘05 S-250, glass cab & heater, 3900 hrs. ..$25,900 (3) S-650, glass cab w/AC, 850 hrs. and up ..........Starting at $32,500 ‘11 S-150, glass cab & heater, 2 spd., 1925 hrs. ..............................$19,000 ‘93 753 ....................$6,500 ‘94 742B, 4600 hrs. ..$7,500 ‘88 543......................$7,250

Planting Equip

‘06 NH L-180, glass cab & heater, 1200 hrs. ..$22,000 ‘02 NH LS-180, glass cab & heater, 2600 hrs. $15,950 ‘08 Case 420 Series 3, glass cab & heater, 3300 hrs. ..............$15,450 Case 1840, glass cab & heater, 3300 hrs. ....$9,750 Case 1830 ................$5,000 Bobcat SG-50 stump grinder ................................$3,950 Bobcat 8A chipper, Used Very Little........$6,250 Loegering LVP90, 90” V snow blade ..........$1,995

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THE LAND (800) 657-4665 P.O. Box 3169 Mankato, MN 56002

SKYBERG IRON

5639 500th Street Kenyon, MN 55946

Lano Equipment of Norwood Inc.

TRACTORS

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USED TRACTORS

‘08 NH T-9050, 2100 hrs. ............................$169,000 ‘06 NH TV-145, loader, 1695 hrs.....................$82,500 ‘10 NH T-8050, MFD, 1068 hrs., loaded ........$167,500 ‘49 Ford 8N ......................................................$2,950 ‘08 NH T-2420, MFD, cab, 222 hrs. ................$28,500 ‘00 NH TC-35, MFD, 1697 hrs.........................$11,500 ‘75 Oliver 1655, gas, Lundeen cab ..................$6,500 Oliver 1600, gas ..............................................$5,250 ‘76 AC 7060, loader ..........................................$6,950 ‘59 AC D-17......................................................$4,000 ‘91 JD 4755, MFD, 8580 hrs...........................$45,000 ‘93 CIH 5250, cab, 3800 hrs. ..........................$33,000 ‘84 IH 5288, MFD, 6690 hrs. ..........................$31,500 ‘53 IH Super M, loader ....................................$3,750 IH C ..................................................................$1,750 ‘90 Hesston 140-90, MFD, cab, 3500 hrs.......$25,900

USED COMBINES

‘88 Gleaner R-60............................................$15,500

USED TILLAGE

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

‘07 Wilrich Quad X, 55’, 3 bar harrow w/rolling basket..........................................................$49,000 ‘98 Wilrich Quad 5, 52’, harrow ....................$25,500 ‘97 Wilrich Quad 5, 27’, harrow ....................$15,900 ‘04 JD 2210, 58.5’, 3 bar harrow....................$33,000 ‘96 JD 980, 44.5’, 3 bar harrow......................$18,500 JD 980, 42’, 3 bar harrow ..............................$13,500 ‘89 CIH 4800, 24.5’, 3 bar harrow ....................$4,950 Flexi Coil 800, 32’, harrow ..............................$7,950 (3) Wishek 862NT, 16’ disks........Starting at $29,700 (2) Wilrich 957, 7-shank rippers ..Starting at $16,500 ‘08 CIH 730C, 7-shank ripper..........................$36,500 ‘00 DMI 530B, lead shanks, hyd. levelers ......$19,500 ‘05 JD 512, 7-shank disc ripper......................$22,500 ‘04 JD 2700, 7-shank disc ripper....................$17,500 JD 900, 9-shank sub soiler ..............................$2,450 IH 700 plow, 7 bottom, pull type hitch ..............$5,500 Bobcat 8’ 3 pt. disk ..........................................$1,250

USED PLANTERS

‘07 White 8202, 12x30, built to a twin row, liquid fert. ....................................................$50,000 ‘93 White 6100, 8x36, liquid fert. ..................$13,500

White 5100, 8x36 ............................................$4,950 White 5100, 4x30, dry fert. ..............................$3,500 ‘06 Kinze 3600, 16x30, trash whipper, 3 bu. boxes ..................................................$68,500 ‘98 Kinze 2600, 16x30 ..................................$34,900 ‘04 JD 1760, 12x30 planter, 350 monitor........$37,500 JD 7000, 4x36, built to a twin row ....................$5,950 Great Plains 20’ drill, 7” spacings ....................$4,750

USED HAY EQUIPMENT

‘10 NH H-8060, 16’ header, 700 hrs. ..............$75,000 ‘11 NH H-7450, 13’ discbine ..........................$23,900 (6) ‘98-‘06 NH 1431, 13’ discbines ................................................Starting at $13,000 (3) NH 499, 12’ haybines................Starting at $6,000 (2) ‘97 NH 1465, 9’ haybines..........Starting at $6,900 (3) NH 489, 9’ haybines..................Starting at $1,500 ‘01 Hesston 1340, 12’ discbine......................$12,500 ‘08 CIH DCX161, 15’ discbine ........................$20,500 ‘00 CIH 8312, discbine......................................$8,900 Gehl 2160, 9’ haybine ......................................$3,250 ‘05 NH FP-240, Crop Pro, 3-row cornhead, hay head ......................................................$36,900 ‘12 NH BR-7090 round baler, Crop Specialty, 2948 bales ..................................................$32,900 ‘04 NH BR-780 round baler ............................$15,900 (2) ‘08 NH BR-7080 round balers, netwrap & twine ........................................................$21,900 ‘07 NH BR-770A round baler, twine only ........$15,900 ‘06 NH BR-750A round baler, twine only ........$18,250 ‘07 NH BR-740A round baler, twine wrap ......$13,900 ‘04 NH BR-740 round baler, twine wrap..........$14,500 ‘93 NH 640 round baler, twine wrap..................$7,450 ‘89 NH 853 round baler, twine & netwrap..........$4,500 ‘03 CIH RBX-462 round baler ........................$13,500 ‘09 NH BB-9060, large square baler, packer cutter................................................$45,000 ‘99 CIH 8575 large square baler ....................$31,500 NH 320 baler w/70 thrower ..............................$3,650 (6) Cond. Rolls for 2300-HS14 NH headers, New ............................................................Ea. $800 ‘06 H&S X10 rake ............................................$9,500 NH 258 rake......................................................$2,950

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Norwood Young America 952-467-2181

A family business since 1946 with the Lanos: Jack, Paul, Bob and Andy

SPRING SPECIALS! ‘13 Can Am 1000XT, side-by-side, windshield, winch ................................................................$13,000 Polaris 500cc dsl. ATV, 1800 mi., 4WD, winch ......$2,900

USED TRACTORS

Ford 4000 SU, gas, 50 hp., 8 spd., power steering, HD loader ............................................................$7,500 ‘08 eXmark-Lazer Z-XS, Kubota dsl., Zero-Turn, 72” deck ............................................................$8,000 ‘09 Kubota BX2660, 26 hp., hydro, 4WD, 180 hrs., 60” mid-mower................................................$11,500 Ford 960, gas, NF, 12-volt, row crop ....................$3,500 AC WD, gas tractor, NF ..........................................$1,450

BLADES

Ford 782, 6’, 3 pt. blade, w/extra weight bracket ....$300 Kewanee 8’ HH, 3 pt. blade, angles, pivots, offsets ..$975

LOADER

Bush Hog Model 200, Ford mounts, hyd. bucket ..$1,175

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECIALS

Land Pride univ. quick attach bale spear ..................$535 Ramrod stand on skidloader, 5000 lb. lift ............$12,000 Artsway 10”x34’, 540 PTO truck auger, .............. $3,800 Paquea 50 bu. manure spreader, poly floor ..........$3,500 Paquea 80 bu. manure spreader, T-bar..................$3,800

KUBOTA HAY TOOLS IN STOCK!

(2) DM1017, 4-rotor disc mowers (2) DM1022, 6-rotor disc mowers (1) RA1042, 13’9” trailed side-by-side delivery rake

New Ulm Tractor & Equipment Inc.

‘97 JD 8100, MFWD, 9000 hrs., JD AT ready, wgts., 18.4R46’s, Clean ........$59,950 ‘04 JD 8420, MFWD, AT ready, 42.5 GPM hyd. pump, 20.8R42’s, cheap pwr. $69,750

JUST IN

‘03 JD 8220, MFWD, 4500 hrs., Greenstar ready, 18.4R46’s, very nice....$98,800

‘97 JD 8400, MFWD, 8300 hrs., JD AT ready, wgts., SOLD 18.4R46’s....................$73,850 ‘99 JD 8400T, 7500 hrs., JD AT ready, good tracks, good workhorse ..........$54,850 ‘98 JD 7610, MFWD, 6500 hrs., PQ trans. w/RH reverser, 18.4R42’s, duals ....................................$59,600 ‘06 JD 7520, MFWD, 5000 hrs., PQ trans. w/LH reverser, 18.4R42’s, good value ....................................$63,750 ‘00 JD 7410, 2WD, 6800 hrs., PQ trans. w/RH reverser, NEW 18.4R38’s, clean local trade SOLD ....................................$44,750 ‘91 CIH 5140, MFWD, 5300 hrs., like new 14.9R46’s, duals, very clean ........$29,900

EQUIPMENT

Century HD sprayer, pulltype, 60’ X-fold boom, 1000 gal. tank, bigSOLD wheel ......$9,500 ‘10 Wishek 862NT, 16’ disc, rotary scrapers, low acres SOLD ....................................$24,900

MISCELLANEOUS

TIRES: 480/80R50 (18.4R50) Goodyear DT800 Super Traction Radial Tractor Tires. Like New take offs. Set of 4 ......................................$8,500

For pictures & more information check out our website at:

13144 Co. Rd. #25 New Ulm, MN

www.skybergiron.com

Kubota, Land Pride, Vicon, Meyers, Artsway

Financing Available!

507-354-3612

CALL (888) 395-6745 or (507) 789-6049

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FOR SALE: JD pull type grain drill, model 8300, 13' w/ grass seed attachment & press wheel attachment, double run rate adjusters, fair to good condition. 507237-2042 FOR SALE: White 5100 8RW corn planter, good condition, $2,300; JD 444 cornhead in good condition, $2,500. 218-462-2152 or 612919-2720 Tillage Equip

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42' Wilrich field cult., exc. cond., w/walking tandem & harrow, $5,250. 612-790-4191

C-IH 41 Ft (2003) (DMI) Tigermate Field Cult w/ New Style 4 Bar Drag Will Rent; 45 Ft Mandako Land Roller w/ Floating Hitch. Both Like New. 319-347-2349 Can Del FOR SALE: (2) 8R cultivators; Gravity Flow wagon, 300 bu; fanning mill to clean grain; 7 section drag; Artsway feed mill; whl wgts for combine. 507-8543362 FOR SALE: Case IH Tigermate II 45 ½' digger, red, 2 bar drag w/ rolling baskets, sharp. 320-579-0557 IH 475, 20' disk, hyd. fold, shedded, exc. cond., $4,500; 30' Flex-i-coil multi-weeder, retractable s-tines & coil packers, used very little, $5,000 OBO. 952-240-2193 Used parts for IH 720 plows, toggle/auto reset. ½ price of new or less. We ship anywhere. Call Maple Valley Farms Randy Krueger (715)250-1617 Machinery Wanted

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All kinds of New & Used farm equipment – disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, Glencoe 7400; Field Cults under 30': JD 980, small grain carts & gravity boxes 300-400 bu. Finishers under 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk choppers; Nice JD 215 & 216 flex heads; JD 643 cornheads Must be clean; JD corn planters, 4-6-8 row. 715-299-4338 Older 3 pt. crop sprayer w/boom. 952-466-5686 WANTED: (3) JD liquid fertilizer tanks & brackets for a 6R JD 7000 planter; newer 12' grain drill w/ grass seeder. 507-381-3776 WANTED: Leyland Tractor Front Suitcase Weights. 715-234-1993 WANTED: Motor for Allis D-21 turbo model 3500. WANTED: Tires 16.9x38 & 13.6x28 FWA, prefer Firestone 50% tread. 612-2018236 WANTED: Motors & gearboxes for Big Dutchman feeders or DeLaval feeders for milking parlor. Lonsdale MN (507)744-5360

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SKID LOADERS.........................

(L) Bobcat S650, heat, 2-spd. ..............$38,900 (L) Bobcat T320, heat & A/C ................$35,900 (L) ‘09 Bobcat S160, heat, 2-spd. ........$25,900 (L) Bobcat S130, heat, w/bucket ..........$17,900 (L) Bobcat 863, heat, 2-spd. ................$13,500 (L) Bobcat 843, w/bucket........................$8,350 (W) ‘92 Bobcat 7753, 3438 hrs. ............$9,199 (L) NH L778, w/bucket............................$5,950 (L) Gehl V330, heat, 2-spd. ..................$40,900 (L) Gehl 5640E, heat ............................$22,900 (W) ‘05 Gehl 5640 ................................$18,100 (L) Gehl 5240E, heat, 2-spd. ................$24,900 (W) ‘04 Gehl 4840, 1995 hrs. ..............$17,999 (L) Gehl 4640, Hi-Flow, heat, 840 hrs...$21,900 (W) Gehl 4625SX, cab, heat, 10.5x16 tires, 4014 hrs. ..........................................$8,299 (L) Gehl 4240E, heat ............................$18,900 (W) ‘09 Gehl 4240, 4000 hrs. ..............$14,900 (W) ‘12 Gehl 4240E, 1150 hrs. ............$16,799 (L) ‘99 CIH 1845C, open cab ................$14,900 (L) JD 240, heat....................................$13,900 (L) Polaris 500, w/cab & blade ..............$6,400

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(L) Krause Dominator, 18’ ....................$33,900 (G) DMI 730 (2) Rippers ......................$11,900 (L) JD 2700, 9-24 Ripper......................$26,900 (G) JD 2700, 7-shank ..........................$23,900 (L) JD 2210, 38.5’, 4-bar ......................$31,900 (L) JD 985, 49.5’, 4-bar ........................$21,600 (L) JD 985, 49.5’, 3-bar ........................$20,700 (L) JD 980, 30.5’, 3-bar ........................$20,900 (L) JD 980, 44.5’, 3-bar ........................$17,500 (L) JD 980, 44.5’, 3-bar ........................$19,600 (G) JD 3 pt. Plow, 5-bottom ..................$2,850 (W) Great Plains Turbo Till,24’..............$36,700 (L) CIH 730B ........................................$19,800 (L) CIH 4900, 36.5’, 3-bar ......................$6,975 (L) CIH 4800, 36.5’, 3-bar ......................$6,975 (L) CIH 4300, 26.5’, 3-bar ....................$11,950 (L) CIH 4300, 34.5’, 3-bar ....................$13,400 (L) CIH, 32’5’ w/basket ........................$38,900

TMR’S...................................

(W) Knight 5073, tow ..........................$17,199 (W) Knight 3250, stationary....................$3,899 (W) Knight 3050 ..................................$11,499 (W) Knight 3150, tow ..........................$22,499

SPRAYERS..............................

(L) Hardi 1000 gal., 60’ boom ..............$14,400 (G) Century 750 gal., 60’ boom ..............$9,500 (L) Century 750 gal., 60’ boom ..............$7,950 (L) Redball 670, 1200 gal., 66’ boom ..$13,800 (G) Fast 1000 gal., 90’ boom ..................$9,900 (L) Top Air 800 gal., 60’ boom................$9,350

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(L) Feterl, 12”x72”, Swing Hopper Auger ........................................................$8,995 (L) Batco 15-90, Conveyor w/swing hopper ......................................................$14,995 (L) Kansun 10-25-215, FF 190, GSI 260, GSI 1218 Dryers..................................CALL (L) Westfield WR, 100”-51’ PTO................CALL (L) Westfield WR, 80”-46’, electric ............CALL (L) Westfield WR, 60”-61’ EMD ..............$1,800 (L) GSI Dryer 1122 ....................................CALL (L) Hutch 10”x72’, Swing Hopper ..........$5,900 (L) Hutch 6”x61’, electric........................$2,400 (L) Sudenga 10”x31’, electric ................$3,495 (L) Sudenga 10”x56’, electric ................$4,995

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WANTED: Semi Truck, day '08 Redball 570 sprayer, 90' FOR SALE: '97 Tyler PatriAlfalfa grass, grass, straw, FOR SALE: Western Hay & FOR SALE: Grass hay and cab, '98 to '05, auto shift, boom w/radar & Raven con- ot 150, 750 gal tank, 75' Straw In large squares or straw, $4/small bale. Amcorn stalks in round bales, $19,000, Central booms, Mid Tech conexcellent condition, low troller, MN 507-674-3255 round bales by the semi boy net wrapped. Delivered in Minnesota. 320-354-4526 troller, 2750 hrs, $29,800. miles. 320-232-0556 load. Protein 18-26%, RFV Evenings only. semi loads. Call Tim at 320507-458-3125 up to-200. Smikrud 221-2085 Sprayer Hardi 1200 gal ComGalesville, WI 608-582-2143 mander Plus, 90' boom, Demco side quest mounting '96 Rogator, 80' boom, new 608-484-0916 cell (Over 23 Micro Trac rate controller, brackets for Case IH Mag- Raven Controller, new Dairy Quality Alfalfa years in the Hay Business) Tested big squares & round field ready, $15,500 (320) num Tier 4 tractor. 507-456- plastic tank, 2 sets of tires, bales, delivered from South 226-0853 4909 before 9 p.m. has 75% narrow 320s, have Dakota John Haensel (605) Open pollinated seed corn. 4 380s avail, straight 351-5760 Outproduces hybrids for Boom, fenceline nozzle, silage, $65/bu. plus shipapprox 3800 hrs, $32,500. Dairy quality western alfalping. Sweet, leafy stalks. Al Hein Mabel, MN 507fa, big squares or small 217-857-3377 259-8371 squares, delivered in semi loads. Clint Haensel WANTED AND FOR SALE (L) Lafayette 507-228-8224 or 800-642-4104 (605) 310-6653 Farm Services 045 ALL TYPES of hay & (G) Gaylord 507-237-4203 • (W) Waconia 952-442-7326 straw. Also buying corn, Silo Demolition – We buy FOR SALE: Purebred Black wheat & oats. Western Hay Main Office: Ag Service Center, 840 Pioneer Avenue • PO Box 4 • Lafayette, MN 56054-0004 Harvestors & charge to Angus bulls, calf ease & available. Fox Valley Altake down staves. Also buygood disposition; also York, falfa Mill. 920-853-3554 USED DRYERS & AUGERS............. ing junk combines. 507-995Hamp & Hamp-Duroc 2331 boars & gilts. 320-598-3790 Good Selection of Used Dryers-CALL!

(W) New Idea 3709 ................................$3,499 (W) New Idea 352, (23035) ....................$1,899 (W) H&S 560 ........................................$10,900 (L) H&S 270 ..........................................$6,450 (W) Knight 8124 Slinger Spreader........$15,500 (W) Knight 8114, (A088) ........................$8,400 (W) Knight 8132, (B0077) ....................$19,200 (W) Knight 8132 ..................................$17,500 (W) Knight 8018 Spreader ....................$10,900 (L) JD 370 Spreader ..............................$5,950 (W) Meyer 3954, (1250) ........................$4,500 (W) NH 185 ............................................$5,650 (W) Gehl 329 Scavenger ........................$4,200

TILLAGE.................................

(G) Wilrich 957, 9-shank ......................$39,600 (L) Wilrich 957, 5-shank ......................$16,500 (L/G) Wilrich 957 (3), 7-shank ....From $21,600 (L) JD 2700, 9-24, w/harrow ................$39,900 (L) Glencoe Soil Saver, 11-shank............$7,950 (L) Glencoe DR 8600, 7-shank ..............$8,500 (L) Krause Dominator, 18’ ....................$34,900 (L/G) (2) Krause 18’ Rippers ................$44,800 (L) DMI Tigermate II (2), 38.5’, 4-bar ..$31,500

(L) Loftness 20’ Chopper ........................$9,600 (G) Minnesota 250, 10-ton gear ............$1,900 (L) Empire 45’ Roller ............................$24,800 (G) Gehl 1410 Spreader ..........................$8,250 (G) Used Grain Legs ..................................CALL (L) Woods 3 pt. 20’ Chopper ..................$5,950 (L) EZ-Flow 300 bu. Box ........................$1,950 (G) Demco 650 bu. Grain Cart ..............$16,900 (L) Unverferth 400 bu. Cart ....................$7,950 (L) JD 15’ Chopper Pull ..........................$3,750 (L) Used Snowblowers ..............................CALL (L) Tonutti 5’ Disc Mower ......................$4,500 (W) 74” Grapple, skid steer, universal attachment ........................................$1,850 (W) 72” Box Blade, skid steer, universal attachment ........................................$2,899 (W) 72” Dump Bucket, skid steer, universal attachment ........................................$3,299 (W) Thundercreek 3” Portable Welder ....$4,950 (W) Westin 84” Snow Bucket, skid steer, universal attachment ............................$975 (W) ‘80 Allied 8’ 3 pt. Single Auger Snowblower w/hyd. chute ................$1,999

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EQUIPMENT SPECIALS NEW EQUIPMENT • Agco • Hardi Sprayers • REM Grain Vac • Woods Mowers • J&M Grain Carts • Westfield Augers • Sunflower Tillage • White Planters • Wilrich Tillage

USED EQUIPMENT • White 8524-22 planter • Friesen 240 seed tender • Pickett thinner, 24-22 • Alloway 22’ shredder • Alloway 20’ shredder • J&M 525 grain cart • J&M 1131 grain cart • J&M 1151 grain cart • Killbros 1810 cart, tracks • Killbros 890 cart • Sheyenne 1410, 10x66 hopper • Westfield MK 13x71 • Westfield 13x61 • Hutch 13x71, swing • Coverall 13” drive over • REM 2100 grain vac. • ‘09 JD 2700, 7-30 • MW 2200, 9-24 • Wilrich 957, 9-24 w/harrow • Wilshek 862, 26’ disk • EZ-On 4600, 30’ disk

• JD 2410, 41’ chisel • DMI 730B, 7-30 • DMI crumbler, 50’ • Wilrich QX2, 60’, rolling baskets • Wilrich Quad X, 55’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 50’ F.C. • Wilrich Quad 5, 45’ F.C. • JD 2210, 581⁄2’ F.C. • CIH TII, 55’, rolling basket • Kongskilde 3500, 28’ • Hardi 4400, 132’ • Hardi Com. 1500, 132’ • ‘12 Hardi 4000, 90’ • Hardi Nav. 1100, 90’ • Hardi Nav. 1000, 88’ • Hardi Nav. 950, 88’ • Redball 690, 132’ • Redball 570, 90’ • Flex-Coil 67XL, 90’ • ‘12 Amity 12-22 • ‘10 Amity 12-22 • ‘07 Amity 8-22 • Amity 8-22, (3) • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ‘10 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • ‘06 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • Artsway 898, 8-22 • Artsway 692, 8-22 • (2) Alloway 12-22 folding topper • Alloway 12-22 topper, St. Ft, (2) • Artsway 12-22 topper

USED PARTS 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. 6 miles East of

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DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE We buy damaged corn and grain any condition - wet or dry TOP DOLLAR We have vacs and trucks CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

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‘12 JD 9460R, 185 Hrs., 800/70R38’s, Ext. Warr. ..$265,000

‘10 JD 9630T, 1589 Hrs., Auto Trak ready ........................$269,900

‘11 JD 4930, 1725 Hrs., 1200 Gal. SS, 120’ SS Boom ..........$229,500

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‘96 JD 1770, 16R30”, 3.0 bushel (OW) ’09 JD 5105M, 1600 hrs, loader ............................$67,900 hoppers ..............................$37,500 (OS) ‘11 JD 6330, 625 hrs, OS, loader............................$65,000

‘09 Miller Nitro N2XP, 2800 Hrs., 1000 Gal., 90’ Boom........$133,900

(OS) ’12 JD 5075E, 2012 hrs, MFWD, OS ......................$29,500 (N) ’12 JD 5075E, 63 hrs, MFWD, OS ............................$29,250 (OW) ‘96 White 6105, 5480 hrs, MFWD, cab ................$24,900 (N) ’12 JD 5065E, 138 hrs, MFWD, OS ..........................$24,500 (N) Ford 5610 II Special, 2077 hrs, loader ....................$14,900 (N) ‘90 JD 2955, 5598 hrs, loader, 2WD..........................$19,500 (N) ’11 JD 5045D, 110 hrs, 2WD, OS..............................$14,800

(OS) ’96 JD 1770, 16 row 30” ........................................$37,500 (B) ‘97 JD 1710, 12 row 30”, vertical fold ......................$29,500 (OW) ‘07 JD 1750, 6 row 30” ..........................................$25,900 (B) ‘93 JD 7200, 16 row 30” ............................................$23,900 (OW) ‘95 JD 7200, 8 row 30”, liq fert ..............................$20,900 (OS) ’93 JD 7200, 12 row 30” ........................................$19,500 (OS) White 6100, 12 row 30” ..........................................$16,900 (N) JD 7300, 12 row 30”, vacuum ..................................$12,000 Combines (OW) JD 7200, 8 row 36” ................................................$11,500 (B) ‘13 JD S680, 282 sep hrs, PRWD ..........................$377,500 (OS) JD 7000, 16 row 30” ................................................$8,000 (H) ‘12 JD S680, 108 sep. hrs, 650/38’s ......................$358,000 Spring Tillage (OW) ’13 JD S680, 239 sep hrs ....................................$352,900 (OW) ‘12 JD S680, ext warranty ....................................$345,000 (H) ‘11 JD 2310, 45’ m/finisher, r/basket ........................$87,900 (OW) ‘13 JD S670, 260 eng hrs ....................................$332,000 (H) ‘12 JD 2210, 45.5’, r/basket ......................................$65,000 (OW) ’13 JD S670, 190 sep hrs, duals..........................$329,900 (OW) ‘07 JD 2210, 55.5’ ..................................................$64,900 (H) ‘13 JD S670, 270 sep hrs, PRWD ..........................$329,900 (OS) ’08 JD 2210, 64.5’ ..................................................$62,500 (N) ’13 JD S670, 223 sep hrs ........................................$326,000 (OW) ‘08 JD 2210, 55.5’ ..................................................$57,500 (B) ‘12 JD S660, 163 rs, PRWD ....................................$299,900 (B) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’......................................................$55,900 (OW) ‘12 JD S660, 215 hrs, duals ................................$299,000 (OS) ’06 JD 2210, 58.5’ ..................................................$49,000 (OW) ’11 CIH 9120, 727 sep hrs, tracks, PRWD ..........$295,000 (OW) Case IH Tigermate, 48.5’......................................$46,000 (OW) ‘11 JD 9870, 700 sep hrs, PRWD ........................$294,900 (B) ‘02 JD 637, 32’ disk ..................................................$42,900 (OW) ’12 JD S670, 350 sep hrs, ext warranty ..............$289,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ..................................................$42,500 (OW) ‘12 JD S660, 420 sep hrs, duals..........................$279,900 (H) ’05 JD 2210, 58.5’ ....................................................$42,500 (B) ’11 JD 9870, 511 sep hrs, PRWD, 800/70R38 ........$279,900 (OW) ’05 JD 2210, 45.5’ ..................................................$41,500 (B) ‘11 JD 9770, 511 sep hrs ........................................$256,500 (B) ‘02 JD 2200, 64.5’......................................................$39,900 (N) ’11 JD 9670, 405 sep hrs, duals..............................$255,000 (B) ‘02 JD 2200, 44.5’......................................................$38,500 (B) ‘10 JD 9870, 1067 sep hrs, PRWD..........................$244,900 (H) ‘03 JD 2200, 38.5’ ....................................................$33,900 (OS) ’10 JD 9670, 431 sep hrs, duals ..........................$240,000 (OW) ‘97 DMI Tigermate II, 47.5’ ..................................$24,900 (B) ‘09 JD 9770, 1323 eng hrs, PRWD..........................$214,900 (B) ‘00 JD 980, 44.5’........................................................$23,900 (N) ’09 JD 9770, 772 sep hrs ........................................$210,000 (OW) ’04 JD 726, 30’ mulch finisher ..............................$29,900 (H) ‘07 JD 9570, 888 hrs, duals ....................................$208,000 ((OS) ’97 JD 985, 54.5’ ....................................................$26,000 (OW) ‘09 JD 9770, 1041 sep hrs ..................................$204,900 (OW) ‘00 JD 980, 44.5’ ....................................................$23,900 (H) ‘09 JD 9570, 700 sep hrs, duals..............................$197,000 (OW) ‘00 Wilrich Quad 5, 45.5’ ......................................$22,900 (OS) ’07 JD 9760, 1206 sep hrs, auto trac ready ........$174,500 (B) ‘97 JD 980, 43.5’........................................................$20,900 (H) ’07 JD 9660, 1203 sep hrs ......................................$169,900 (B) ‘98 JD 980, 36.5’........................................................$21,900 (H) ‘05 JD 9660, 1792 sep hrs, duals............................$168,500 (H) ‘02 JD 980, 36.5’........................................................$19,500 (OW) ‘06 JD 9760, 1500 sep hrs ..................................$167,500 (OS) JD 980, 36’ ..............................................................$19,500 (B) ‘07 JD 9560, 876 sep hrs, PRWD............................$163,900 (N) ’01 JD 980, 38.5’ ......................................................$19,500 (B) ‘06 JD 9760, 1750 sep hrs, PRWD..........................$154,900 (H) ’97 JD 980, 38.5’ ......................................................$18,900 (OW) ‘05 JD 9660, 1442 sep hrs, duals ........................$151,900 (OW) ‘90 JD 724, 30’ mulch finisher ..............................$10,995 (OW) ‘06 JD 9760, 1760 sep hrs, PRWD ......................$149,000 Sprayers (H) ‘04 JD 9760, 2350 hrs, duals ..................................$132,500 (OS) ’01 JD 9550, 1872 sep hrs, walker, duals ..............$89,000 (OW) ’12 JD 4940, 756 hrs, 120’ boom ........................$281,500 (H) ‘92 JD 9500, 2840 sep hrs, 10 Series updates ........$49,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 405 hrs, 120’ boom ........................$269,700 (H) ‘99 JD 9610, 2064 sep hrs, duals..............................$45,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 410 hrs, 90’ boom ..........................$259,900 (OW) ’96 JD 9600, 2790 sep hrs, duals ..........................$39,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 442 hrs, 90’ boom ..........................$259,500 (OS) ’90 JD 9500, 3250 sep hrs, duals ..........................$37,500 (OW) ’12 JD 4830, 668 hrs, 90’ boom ..........................$236,500 (N) ’90 JD 9500, 2636 sep hrs ........................................$37,000 (OW) ’12 JD 4830, 1155 hrs, 90’ boom ........................$235,750 (OW) ’12 JD 4830, 775 hrs, 90’ boom ..........................$234,500 Planters - Seeding (OW) ’12 JD 4830, 792 hrs, 90’ boom ..........................$233,000 (N) ’13 JD 1770, CCS, 24 row 30” ................................$164,500 (OW) ’11 JD 4930, 1725 hrs, 120’ boom ......................$229,500 (N) ’10 JD 1770, CCS, 24 row 30”, liq fert ....................$159,000 (OW) ’11 JD 4830, 1011 hrs, 90’ boom ........................$225,000 (N) ’10 JD 1790, CCS, 24 row 20” ................................$153,500 (OW) ’12 JD 4730, 694 hrs, 90’ boom ..........................$215,500 (OW) ’08 JD DB44, 24 row 22”, CCS, liq fert ..............$141,000 (OW) ’12 JD 4730, 800 gal, 90, boom ..........................$209,900 (OS) ’11 JD 1790, CCS, 32 row 15”..............................$135,000 (OW) ’12 JD 4730, 490 Hrs, 90’ boom..........................$209,600 (N) ’08 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24 row 30”............................$129,000 (OW) ’12 JD 4730, 800 hrs, 90’ boom ..........................$208,500 (OS) ’05 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24 row 30” ........................$120,000 (OW) ‘09 JD 4830, 2400 hrs, 90’ boom ........................$200,000 (OS) ’07 JD 1770NT, 24 row 30” ..................................$110,000 (OW) ’07 JD 4930, 3093 hrs, dry box ..........................$160,000 (N) ’10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16 row 30”..............................$99,000 (OW) ’09 Ag-Chem 1084SS, 2094 hrs, 80’ boom ........$159,500 (H) ’04 JD 1770NT, 16 row 30”, 3 bushel........................$79,900 (OW) ’09 Ag-Chem 1286C, 1994 hrs, 90’ boom ..........$158,900 (OW) ‘03 JD 1770NT, 16 row 30”, liq fert........................$76,900 (OW) ’09 Ag-Chem 1084SS, 2951 hrs, 90’ boom ........$145,500 (OS) ’97 JD 1770, 24 row 30” ........................................$68,000 (OW) ‘09 Miller Nitro N2, 2787 hrs, 90’ boom ............$133,100 (OS) ’04 Kinze 3650, 23 row 15” ....................................$65,000 (B) ‘05 JD 4720, 3794 hrs, 80’ boom ............................$124,900 (H) Kinze 3700, 36 row 20”, liq fert ................................$62,500 (OW) ‘10 Apache AS715, 1200 hrs, 90’ boom ............$109,900 (OS) ’97 JD 1770, 24 row 30” ........................................$62,000 (OW) ‘03 Ag-Chem 1264, 3785 hrs, 90’ boom ..............$82,000 (N) ‘06 JD 1770NT, 16 row 30” ......................................$58,500 (OW) ‘97 Ag-Chem 854, 90’ boom ................................$49,900 (B) ‘00 JD 1760, 12 row 30”, finger pickup ....................$48,500 (OW) ‘95 Ag-Chem 844, 750 gal, 60’ boom ..................$36,900 (OW) ’96 JD 1760, 12 row 30”, 3 bushel ........................$46,500 (B) ‘03 JD 455, 30’, 7.5” spacing, grass attach ..............$38,500

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(OS) ’10 JD 8320R, 1877 hrs, ILS, PS ..........................$225,000 (N) ’12 JD 8260R, 357 hrs, ILS, PS ..............................$216,500 (OS) ’12 JD 7215R, 295 hrs, IVT ..................................$172,500 (OS) ’11 JD 7215R, 760 hrs, IVT ..................................$167,000 (OS) ’12 JD 7200R, 135 hrs, IVT ..................................$162,500 (B) ‘13 JD 6150R, 669 hrs, IVT......................................$131,900 (B) ‘07 JD 7830, 1379 hrs, auto quad ..........................$129,900 Kinze 3700, 36R20”, Finger Pickup ....................$62,500 (OW) ‘09 JD 7830, 1274 hrs, 2WD, Auto Quad ............$114,900 (OW) ’97 JD 8400, 7722 hrs............................................$78,900 (OS) ‘97 JD 8200, 7800 hrs, MFWD, PS ........................$75,000 (B) ‘98 JD 8200, 7355 hrs, MFWD ..................................$74,900 (OW) ‘05 JD 7420, 5085 hrs, MFWD, IVT ......................$59,900 (H) ‘90 JD 4755, 5500 hrs, 2WD, PS ..............................$57,500 (OS) ‘00 JD 7410, 6342 hrs, power quad ......................$49,500 (OW) ‘85 JD 4450, 11,000 hrs, 2WD, loader..................$39,500 (OW) ‘79 JD 4440, 8052 hrs, quad..................................$25,900 (OS) ‘ 78 JD 4440, 7900 hrs, PS ....................................$18,500 (OW) ‘74 JD 4030, open station......................................$12,900 (OW) Ford TW-10, 4950 hrs, 18.4x38’s ..........................$12,500

‘12 JD 4730, 1065 Hrs., 800 Gal. SS, 90’ Boom ..................$208,500

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(N) ’13 JD 9560R, 172 hrs ............................................$346,500 (N) ‘13 JD 9560R, 218 hrs ............................................$346,500 (N) ‘12 JD 9560R, 330 hrs, 800/38’s ............................$315,000 (H) ‘13 JD 9560R, 605 hrs ............................................$314,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9560R, 606 hrs, ext. warranty ..................$304,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 9560R, 579 hrs, ext. warranty ..................$285,900 (B) ’12 JD 9560R, 840 hrs ............................................$288,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 450 hrs, lease return ....................$284,500 ‘12 JD 8260R, 357 hrs, ILS, PS .... (N) ’12 JD 9460R, 325 hrs ............................................$278,500 ..........................................$216,500 (OW) ‘13 JD 9410R, 435 hrs, lease return ....................$269,900 (N) ’12 JD 9460R, 185 hrs, 800/38’s ............................$265,000 (OS) ’11 JD 9430, 195 hrs, 800/38’s ............................$245,000 (OW) ‘09 JD 9530, 2450 hrs, 800/38’s ..........................$214,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9200, 4695 hrs, 710/38’s..............................$105,000 (OW) ‘02 Case IH STX325, 6525 hrs, 3 pt....................$102,900 (OW) ’98 JD 9200, 3963 hrs, 20.8x42’s ..........................$96,900 (H) ’97 JD 8770, 5640 hrs, 20.8x42’s ..............................$59,500 (OS) ’90 JD 8760, 4906 hrs ............................................$56,500 (H) ’90 Case IH 9170, 4418 hrs, PS................................$54,500 (B) ‘92 JD 8760, 6878 hrs ..............................................$52,900 (OS) ’89 JD 8760, 6915 hrs ............................................$52,000 (B) ‘93 JD 8970, 9000 hrs, 20.8x42’s ..............................$46,900 (H) ‘76 JD 8430, 9164 hrs, 3 pt, PTO..............................$14,900 ‘08 JD DB44 CCS, 24R22”, liq. fert. ..................................$141,000 Track Tractors (N) ’13 JD 9560RT, 260 hrs ..........................................$369,900 (OS) ‘10 JD 9650T, 930 hrs ..........................................$315,000 (OW) ’12 JD 9460RT, 1013 hrs, ext warranty................$299,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 9630T, 1472 hrs ........................................$288,900 (H) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1650 hrs............................................$287,500 (OW) ’13 JD 8335RT, 391 hrs, 18” Tracks ....................$269,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1586 hrs............................................$269,900 (B) ’09 JD 9630T, 1482 hrs............................................$264,900 (B) ’11 JD 9530T, 1452 hrs............................................$254,900 (N) ’08 JD 9530T, 2035 hrs, 36” tracks ........................$238,000 (N) ’07 JD 8430T, 3170 hrs, 18” tracks ........................$170,000 (OS) ’06 JD 8430T, 3062 hrs, 18” tracks ......................$165,000 ‘10 JD 1770NT CCS, 24R30”, liq. (OW) ’07 JD 8430T, 3184 hrs, 25” tracks ....................$159,900 fert ....................................$159,000 (H) ’06 JD 9520T, 3808 hrs............................................$149,900 (B) ’03 JD 9320T, 4641 hrs............................................$139,900 (H) ‘00 JD 9300T, 4375 hrs, 36” tracks ........................$105,000 (OW) ‘00 JD 8410T, 5100 hrs., 18” tracks ......................$79,900 (B) ’97 JD 8200T, 5233 hrs, 16” tracks ..........................$62,900

‘09 JD 4830, 2400 Hrs., 1000 Gal., 90’ Boom..........................$200,000

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THE LAND, MAY 2, 2014

AVOCA SPRAY SERVICE • NEW LOCATION • HWY. 59 N • Slayton, MN

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WELTSCH EQUIPMENT Hwys. 19 & 71 East • Redwood Falls, MN • www.weltsch.com

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We are dealers for Top Air, Sprayer Specialties, Gregson Sprayers, new & used on hand Wheathart, Westfield, FarmKing, Brandt Vacs & Balzer Equipment • We have NEW Balzer stalk choppers on hand • Truckload prices on NEW Westfield augers, Brandt grain vacs, Batco belts

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USED SPRAYERS Top Air 1600 gal., 120’ boom, 380x60 duals ..................................$55,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 132’ boom ..........................................................$53,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 90’ boom, 14.9x46 tires ......................................$40,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 120’ boom, Raven 450, hyd. pump....................$33,000 Fast 9500, 1800 gal. tank, Raven 450, Chem inductor..................$32,000 Brandt 1600 gal., 90’ boom, 46” tires..............................................$29,000 Schaben 1600 gal., 90’ boom ..........................................................$22,000 Sprayer Specialties, 1250 gal., 90’ boom......................................$21,000 Schaben 1600 gal., 90’ boom ..........................................................$19,500 Red Ball 670, 1200 gal., 90’ boom..................................................$19,000 Gregson 1000 gal., 90’ boom, 13.6x38 tires....................................$18,000 Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ X-fold boom ..................................................$17,000 Top Air 1100 gal., 90’ boom ............................................................$17,000 Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ X-fold boom ..................................................$16,000 Spraymaster 1000 gal., 80’ boom, 13.6x38 tires............................$14,000 Red Ball 680, 1000 gal., 90’ boom, 380x90x46 tires ....................$13,000 Great Plains 1000 gal., 80’ Top Air boom, 13.6x38 tires................$12,500 Hardi 1000 gal., 66’ boom, 13.6x38 tires ........................................$12,500 Sprayer Specialties 1000 gal., 60’ boom, Raven 440 ..................$11,000 Sprayer Specialties 1000 gal., 60’ boom, Raven 440......................$9,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 90’ boom, Big Wheel ......................................$8,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 90’ boom, tandem ..........................................$6,800 AgChem 1000 gal., 60’ X-fold boom, tandem ..................................$6,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 72’ boom, tandem ..........................................$6,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 90’ boom, tandem ..........................................$6,500 Harvest 10x72 ....................................................................................$6,000 Blumhardt 750 gal., 90’ boom, tandem ............................................$6,000 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 80’ NYB boom, tandem ..................................$6,000 Demco 1000 gal., 60’ X-fold boom, tandem......................................$6,000 Top Air 750 gal., 60’ vertical fold boom ............................................$5,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 60’ boom, tandem ..........................................$5,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 60’ boom, tandem ..........................................$5,500 Pleasure Products 1200 gal., 90’ boom, tandem ............................$4,500

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USED WAGONS J&M 760 gravity wagon ..................................................................$17,000 New Parker 605 gravity wagons ....................................................$16,700 Used Parker 605 gravity wagon ....................................................$14,500 Used J&M 360 gravity wagon ..........................................................$4,800 Used Demco 355 gravity wagon ......................................................$4,000 Gehl 970 silage wagon ......................................................................$4,000 Kory 220 gravity wagon w/drill-fill ....................................................$2,500

Planter Kits On Hand!

• Ph. 800-653-2676 or 507-335-7830 • Fax: 507-335-7808 • Mobile: 507-227-6728

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Breeding age registered 20 Simmental breeding bulls, FOR SALE OR LEASE Angus Bulls for sale. YearBlack Polled, excellent ling & 2 yr olds. Breeding Guernsey bull, brothers in REGISTERED BLACK quality, good disposition, soundness exam. Tschanz AI. 715-415-4160 ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & vaccinated, One 2 yr old Farms, Hwy 53, Blair, WI. yearlings; bred heifers, Reg. Holstein bulls, good son of Dream On (AI) gen(608)989-2223 calving ease, club calves & maternal lines & good tle, easy calving. Three balance performance. Al FOR SALE OR LEASE: sires. We also have red & sired upgrade sons. 40 plus sired. In herd improvement Purebred Registered white. Merritt's Elm-Chris years of Simmental breedprogram. J.W. Riverview Charolais bulls, heifers, & Farm (715)235-9272 ing. Riverside Simmentals Angus Farm Glencoe, MN cows. Great bloodlines, exGerald Polzin 320-286-5805 WANTED TO BUY! USED 55336 Conklin Dealer 320cellent performance, balBULK MILK COOLER 864-4625 anced EPD's, low birth 25 Limousin bulls, 2 yr olds ALL SIZES 920-867-3048 weights. Delivery avail& yrlings, low birth wgt., able. WANTED TO BUY: Dairy super growth, black or red. Laumann Charolais heifers and cows. 320-235John Goelz, Franklin, MN Mayer, MN 612-490-2254 2664 507-557-8394

USED EQUIPMENT

Many NEW New Holland SG110 Flex Coil Soil Packers, 33'-62' Widths ............Call

USED TRACTORS

'54 CIH Farmall Super C, Gas, Woods Belly Mwr..........$3,575 '10 NH T9060 HD, 940 Hrs., PS, 750 Guid ..............$247,500 '08 NH T9040 HD, 2,030 Hrs., EZ500/WAAS............$203,500 '12 NH T8.330, 553 Hrs., PS, Wgts., Guid ................$177,100 '12 NH T8.275, 245 Hrs., 18 Spd., Guidance ............$159,900 '04 NH TG230, 3,297 Hrs., PS, 18F/4R ....................$114,900 '04 NH TG210, 2,562 Hrs., PS, Guidance..................$106,500 '94 NH 9480, 4-WD, 12 Spd., Radar ..........................$66,500 '94 NH 8770, 7,675 Hrs., Loader w/96" Bucket ..........$64,900 '89 Case IH 9170, 4-WD, 7,650 Hrs., PS, 4 Rem ......$63,500 '90 JD 4955, 9,319 Hrs., FWA, Radar, QH ..................$48,975 ’07 NH TL100, 746 Hrs, 540/1000 PTO, Ldr ..............$43,500 '80 Versatile 935, 10,462 Hrs., 12 Spd........................$29,975 '80 JD 4440, 10,362 Hrs., Quad ..................................$25,900 '08 NH T1520, 177 Hrs., Ldr. w/60" Bkt.......................$15,500

PLANTERS

'11 White 8186, 16-30", Pt. Row Shut, Clean..............$72,975 ’08 White 8202, 12-30”, Insect, Suncos......................$45,975 Case IH 1200, 16-30", Liquid Fert ................................$39,900 '05 White 8202, 12-30", Yetter Res. Mgrs ..................$38,500 '02 White 8122, 12-30", V/F, Pt. Row Shut, Liq ..........$34,975 '01 White 6222, 12-30", F/F, 2 Bu., Yetters ..................$28,000 '98 White 6346, 16-30", F/F, 2 Bu ................................$23,500 '96 White 6100, 12-30", V/F, Insect..............................$18,500 '87 CIH 900, 12-30", Liq. Fert., 3 Pt. w/Lift Asst............$9,275 White 6100, 12-30", V/F, Insect., Yetters........................$7,950 White 5100, 12-30", V/F, SM3000 ..................................$7,500

USED COMBINES '10 NH CR9070, 715/567 Hrs., RWA, Chopper ........$230,000 '08 NH CR9070, 1,028/795 Hrs ................................$193,500 '06 NH CR970, 1,473/1,196 Hrs ................................$155,000 '03 NH CR940, 1290/938 Hrs ....................................$144,500 '03 NH CR960, 2,433/1,699 Hrs ................................$118,900 '00 NH TR89, 2,897/2,254 Hrs ....................................$89,500 '99 AGCO R62, 2,492/1,970 Hrs ..................................$86,500 '00 JD 9450, 2,341/1,605 Hrs......................................$83,975 '96 AGCO R72, 2,808/2,074 Hrs., 425 Bu ..................$77,500 '98 AGCO R72, 3,183/2,029 Hrs., Super Clean ..........$72,500 '96 AGCO R62, 2,699/1,925 Hrs., CDF Rotor..............$67,500 '97 NH TR98, 2,790/1,920 Hrs, GPS ..........................$56,500 '92 AGCO R62, 3,286/2,415 Hrs ..................................$55,000 '94 AGCO R62, 3,470/2,343 Hrs ..................................$47,500 '95 NH TR97, 3,956/2,489 Hrs., Chopper....................$43,900 '94 AGCO R62, 3,875/2,875 Hrs ..................................$42,500 '88 AGCO R50, 3,763 Eng. Hrs ....................................$28,500 '89 AGCO R40, 3,234 Eng. Hrs ....................................$17,500

TILLAGE '13 White 8816, 16-30", Pt. Row Shut, Liq. Fert ......$109,000 '13 White 8524, 24-22", PT. Row Shut ......................$104,000 '12 Sunflower 4511-13 Disc Ripper, 13S, Auto Reset $49,900 '05 Case IH 1200, 24-20", Pt. Row Shut, Ctr. Piv........$78,500 Landoll 2210-13, 13S, 16.25' ......................................$32,900

'04 Brillion LCS7 2 Disc Ripper, 7S..............................$18,700 Krause 2136 Disc, 36', Rock Flex, Tandems................$18,475 '99 Sunflower 4411-7, 7S, 30", Auto Reset ................$17,900 '09 Sunflower 7232-35 Soil Cond., 35'........................$14,900 '07 Brent CPC2007 Disc Ripper, 7S, 30" Spcg ............$14,500

TLB'S AND SKID LOADERS '08 NH B95B, 869 Hrs., Pilot, Cab, Ext ........................$73,900 '03 NH LB75.B, 2,495 Hours, Ext., FWA......................$42,000 '84 Case 580 Super E, 4,564 Hrs., ROPS, 2-WD ........$18,900 '12 NH L220, 405 Hrs., 2 Spd., Hi Flow, 72" ..............$39,500 '12 NH L220, 180 Hrs., 2 Spd., Cab, 78" ....................$39,500 '05 Cat 262B, 2,250 Hrs., Hi Flow, Hyd. Detach..........$27,900 '03 NH LS180, 2,542 Hrs., Cab/Heater ........................$22,500 '00 NH LS180, 4,414 Hrs., Hi Flow, Cab, 72" Bkt........$19,500 '05 NH LS185.B, 3,960 Hrs..........................................$17,500 '01 NH LS160, 1,835 Hrs., 72" Bkt ..............................$14,900 '97 NH L565, 2,188 Hrs., 72" Bkt., Super Clean..........$14,000 '97 NH LX565, 4,678 Hrs., 66" LP ..............................$11,900 '86 Gehl SL3510, 2,248 Hrs., Gas, 60" Bucket ..............$8,750

HAYING/SHREDDERS/MISCELLANEOUS '07 JD 568 Round Baler, 13,200, Net/Twine................$28,500 '02 NH 688 Round Baler, 1000 PTO, Net/Twine ..........$17,500 '99 NH 688 Round Baler, Net/Twine ............................$12,900 '02 Tiger Triple Flail Mower ..........................................$17,500 '07 Loftness 264 Shredder, 22' ....................................$15,490 Loftness 180 Shredder, 6-30" ........................................$7,500 '05 J&M 875-18 Grain Cart, Blue, Scale......................$25,900 '04 J&M 750-16 Grain Cart, Blue, Tarp........................$17,500 J&M 525-14 Grain Cart, Red, Light Kit........................$12,900 '96 Killbros 1200 Grain Cart, 700 Bu ..........................$11,500 (2) Parker 5500 Gravity Boxes, 600 Bu., Brakes ..$10,000 Ea. J&M 350 Gravity Box......................................................$6,475

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FOR SALE: Registered & FOR SALE: 500 ewe lambs from OPP tested negative purebred British white flock. 605-997-2060 or 605bulls; semen checked, vac864-8811 cinated & poured. 14 yrs of progressive breeding. De- FOR SALE: Flock of 15 Suflivery possible. 320-815-5192 folk/Hamp cross ewes, 2 & after 6pm. 3 years old, exc. quality, 40 years of breeding. 320-239Polled Hereford bulls, year2757 lings & 2 year olds, semen tested, delivery available. 062 Jones Farms, LeSueur, Goats MN. 507-317-5996 150 dairy goats for sale $125. Registered Texas Longhorn For more info call (715)271breeding stock, cows, 1165 heifers or roping stock, top blood lines. 507-235-3467 Swine 065 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 WANT TO BUY: Butcher Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: cows, bulls, fats & walkable 877-441-2627 cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664

Lime Spreading

“Have you checked your soil PH lately”

for questions or prices please call

R & E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc.

1-800-388-3320

CATTLE/HOG TRAILERS

‘’07 Barrett, 53’ Drop Center, ‘98 Wilson, 41x96, 66” Sides, Closed Tandem, AL Wheels, Extra Lights, Roll Tarp, 24.5 LP Tires ................$18,000 New Tires, 50% Floor, Clean ......................................$29,500 ‘95 Merritt, 42’ AL Hopper, Barrett, 46’, 3 Floors 68” Sides, 2-Spd. Doors, Rebuilt ..........................$12,500 1 Removable, 50% 24.5 Tires, 70% Brakes ..........$5,000 AS IS

SEMI TRUCKS

(2) ‘04 Volvo Day Cab, Single Axle, 365 Hp., 10c Trans., 390 Ratio, 450K Mi. ........$8,000 ‘95 Kenworth T800 Conventional, Series 60 Detroit Eng., 860K Mi., Eng. Brake, 10-Spd., 40,000 lb., 3.90 Ratio, AR, 2 Line Wet Kit, Air Slide 5th, 235” WB, Full Screw, 80% 24.5 LP Radial Tires, Disc Wheels, AL Disc Front ....................$16,000 ‘95 Kenworth T600, 12.7L 500 HP Detroit Eng., 10c Trans., 3.90 Ratio, Jake Brake, Cruise, 24.5 LP Tires 90% ........$17,250

BELTED

‘02 Red River, 48’, 78/102, 63” Belt, 3 Single AR Axles, 1 Lift Axle, 385x225 Super Singles, Electric Tarp, Wind Kit, Weight Gauges, Clean ..............$35,500

END DUMPS

Summit End Dump, 30’, 72” Sides, 3 Axle, AR ....$16,750

VAN/WATER TRAILERS

(4) Reefers, 48/102, Clean ..........................$5,000-$6,000 Kentucky Furniture Van, Side Doors AR, 70% T&B ........$6,000 (10) Van Trailers, 48/102-53/102; TRUSS TRAILERS Great for water storage or ‘98 Lakeside RollerMaster, over the road......$3,000-$7,000 32’-45’/102, Elec. over Hyd. 48/102 Van Bodies, Less Axles & Lift, Top Locking Deck Rollers, Dollies, for setting on ground New Paint, Winches, 80% T&B ................................$6,500 ..................$2,000 Plus Delivery 48’ & 53’ Van Trailers. Rent For ‘97 JDH TrussMaster, Storage ............$145.00/ Month 42’-60’/102, 8 Winches, Elec. AUTOS over Hyd. Tilt, Elec. over Air Extend, Tandem Axle ......$5,500 ‘04 Dodge Caravan SXT, 3.8L, 130K Mi., Clean ..............$4,750 FLATBEDS ‘02 Chevy Impala, 160K Mi., ‘99 Transcraft, 48/102, Tan ..................................$5,500 All Steel, 80% Tires & Brakes ........................................$8,750 ‘04 Malibu Max LS, V6, 32 mpg., Good Tires, Sunroof, 76K Mi., ‘98 Fontaine, 48/102, All Steel, Silver ..............................$6,500 New Airbags & Brakes, SPX/AR, ‘00 Chevrolet Impala, 147K Mi., No Rust, 80% T&B, California Loaded, Heated Leather Seats, Trailer..............................$9,000 Sunroof, Black ................$4,800 ‘97 Transcraft, 48/102 AL Combo, ‘88 Ford F150 XLT Lariat, 4.9L Winches, Tie Down Chains, SPX, AR, 80% Tires ................$9,750 6-Cyl., 2WD, 5-Spd. Overdrive Rebuilt Trans., New Clutch, ‘95 Utility, 48/96 AL Combo, AC, PS/PB, Dual Tanks, Topper, AL Floor, Winches, Tie Downs, Storage Box, SPX, AR......$8,750 4 New Tires ....................$1,650

MISCELLANEOUS (2) Utility, 45-102, Closed Tandem, SPR, All Steel ‘70 John Deere Tractor, Gas, ................................Ea. $6,000 Wide Front, Runs Good ..$4,500 ‘64 IH 806 Gas Tractor, Wide DROPDECKS Front, 2P, Runs Good ......$4,500 ‘05 Fontaine, 48/102, Tandem 6000 lb., Side SPX, 22.5 Tires..............$24,900 Hyster Forklift, Shift, 131⁄2’ Lift, 15” Pneumatic ‘96 Fontaine, 53/102, All Steel, 90% Tires & Brakes ......$19,250 Tires................................$6,250 Custom Haysides ‘89 Fontaine, 48/102, Stationary ........................$1,250 Sandblasted/Painted, New Tip In Tip Out ....................$1,750 Floor, New T&B, New Lights ......................................$17,500 Front & Rear Extensions ....................................$350/Ea. Engineered 5’ Beavertail, Kit includes Paint & LED Lights Complete Suspensions, Air Ride or Spring Ride & all electrical ............$3,750/$5,750 Installed ..........................$1,000 AR/Axle ............................$500 SR/Axle ‘80 Transcraft DoubleDrop, 53’, (50) Steel & (25) Aluminum Rims 33’ Well Non-Detachable, AR, - In Stock: 24.5 & 22.5 Polished AL Wheels, New ..................................$50 Steel Hardwood Decking, 80% Tires & Brakes, Clean ............$14,000 ........................$150 Aluminum ‘83 Fontaine, 48/102, SPX/AR We Can Convert Flatbeds ..................$12,500 AS IS, Dot’d To Bridges To Suit Your ..$16,500 Sandblasted/Painted Needs. Call For A Quote • All Trailers DOTable •

Will Consider Trades!

Call: 320-212-5220 or 320-392-5361

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TRACTORS

• ‘14 MF 6616 tractor & loader • ‘13 MF 8690, MFD • MF GC1705 w/loader • ‘09 MF 1528 Compact, cab, snowblower, 72” mower deck • ‘13 MF GC1705 Compact • ‘05 MF 451, 45 PTO hp., 400 hrs. • JD 4440, cab, loader • Ford 7600 w/Schwartz loader

CORN HEADS

• Geringhoff 1822RD, ‘09 • Geringhoff 1820RD, ‘09 • Geringhoff 1630RD, ‘09 • Geringhoff 1622RD, ‘07 • Geringhoff 1622RD, ‘07 • Geringhoff 1622RD, ‘04 • Geringhoff 1230RD, ‘09 • Geringhoff 1222RD, ‘11 • Geringhoff 1222RD, ‘08 • Geringhoff 1222RD, ‘07 • Geringhoff 1222RD, ‘05 • Geringhoff 1222RD, ‘03 • Geringhoff 1220RD, ‘11 • Geringhoff 1220RD, ‘05 • Geringhoff 1220RD, ‘04 • Geringhoff 1220RD, ‘02 • Geringhoff 1220RD, ‘12 • Geringhoff 830NS, ‘08 • Geringhoff 830RD, ‘08 • Geringhoff 830RD, ‘06 • Geringhoff 830RD, ‘05 • Geringhoff 830RD, ‘04 • Geringhoff 830RD, ‘04 • Geringhoff 830RD, ‘01 • Geringhoff 830RD, ‘07 • Geringhoff 630RD, ‘07 • Geringhoff 630RD, ‘05 • Geringhoff 630RD, ‘97 • JD 622, GVL poly • JD 822 KR, HT, steel • ‘04 Gleaner 1222 hugger, GVL poly • MF 844 4RW • MF 1163 • ‘12 CIH 2608, HHC, end row augers, chopping

COMBINES

• ‘07 MF 9790, duals, RWA, 1001 hrs. • ‘14 MF 9540, RWA

• ‘98 MF 8780 combine. RWA. duals • MF 2856 baler, w/kicker • ‘91 MF 8570, RWA w/net-twine wrap • ‘86 MF 8560 • MF 1372 mwr cnd, 12 steel rollers • ‘97 Gleaner R62, duals, 2052 sep. hrs. • Used MF 200 SP windrower, cab • ‘92 Gleaner R62, 2063 hrs. w/14’ auger head • ‘13 760 Roto-Grind tub grinders GRAIN HANDLING • 13’ 2881 Bale King bale processor, • Parker gravity box, 250 bu. RH discharge • ‘05 Parker 625 gravity box, 4-wheel MISCELLANEOUS brakes • A&L 850S grain cart w/tarp, 850 bu. • WRS 30’ header trailers • Brandt 20110 swing hopper • E-Z Trail 39’ header trailer • Brandt 7500HP grain vac. • Mauer 28’-42’ header trailers • ‘00 Brandt 4500 EX, grain vac. • Degelman 5 ft. skidsteer buckets • ‘03 Brandt 1070 auger, PTO Drive, • Degelman RP 570 prong pickers w/swing hopper • Degelman RD 320 rock digger • Brandt, 1515, 1535, 1545, 1575, 1585 • Degelman 7200 rock picker belt conveyors • Melroe 600 rock picker • Brandt 8x62 auger, PTO drive, SC • Degelman 6000HD rock picker • Brandt 8x45 auger, 18 hp. Briggs • Degelman RR1500 rock rake, PTO • Brandt 8x35, 8x37, 8x40, 8x47, 8x52, drive 8x57, 8x62, 8x67, 10x35 straight • DMI crumbler, 50’ augers • Sunflower 1435-21 21ft. disc, 3 bar • Brandt 1060XL, 1070XL, 1080XL, harrow 1380XL, 1390XL swing hopper • Degelman 7651, 51’ land roller augers • (2) Degelman LR7645 land rollers • ‘12 Buhler 1282 sling hopper • Everest 84” finish mower • Parker 1048 grain cart, tarp, 1000 bu. • ‘08 JD 520 stalk chopper • Parker 1020 seed tender, bulk boxes • Loftness 20’ stalk chopper • Parker 839 grain cart, tarp, 850 bu. • Wil-Rich 25’ stalk chopper • Parker 165-R gravity box • Loftness 240 stalk chopper, • Hutchinson 10x61 auger semi-mount • ‘08 Unverferth grain cart, 500 bu. • ‘06 Kodiak 60”, 72” & 84” rotary • Killbros 1175 grain cart, 750 bu. cutters w/tarp • Loftness 84” snowblower, hyd. spout • ‘05 Demco 650 gravity box, 4-wheel • Loftness 8’ snowblower brakes • 2011 SB Select snowblower, 97” & 108”, 3 pt. HAY & LIVESTOCK • Lucke 8’ 3 pt., snowblower • JD 38, sickel mower. 7’ • Sunflower 4610-9 disc ripper • IH 14, 5 bar rake • Sunflower 4511-15 disc chisel • ‘12 NH H7450 disc mower condit., 13’ • Sunflower 4412-07 disk ripper • MF 1361 disc mowers • Sunflower 4412-05 disk ripper • MF 1329 & 1330, 3 pt. disc mower • Sunflower 4311-14 disk ripper, • ‘11 NH H6750, 3 pt., disk mower, 7 shank 110” • Sunflower 5056-63 field cult. • Sitrex RP2 wheel rakes • ‘14 Sunflower SF 5056-49 field cult. • Sitrex RP5 wheel rakes • Sunflower 5055-36 field cult. • Sitrex 10 wheel rakes on cart • ‘10 Sunflower SF 4213-13 disk chisel • Sitrex 10- & 12-wheel rakes on cart • Sunflower 1435-21 disc • Sitrex MK12 & MK16 hy. cap. wheel rakes

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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.

HANCOCK, MN

HOPPERS

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WAKEFIELD FARMS Performance tested Charolais & Red Angus bulls, 50+ yrs in the feed stock business. Delivery available. Will feed your purchases until May 1st. Put more profit in your pocket with a Wakefield bred bull. 507-402-4640

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FOR SALE: Angus Bull 5 yr old 3/4 brother Belgians, dark red sorrel, light mane yearling & 2 yr. olds, stout & tail, strip in the face, heavy muscled bulls with stand 17.2, weigh 1900 lbs., excellence performance gebroke to all farm equip. & netics. Sullivan Angus, Keltraffic safe. Kids have been logg MN. (507)767-3361 or skimming firewood, & haul(612)799-7736 ing manure all winter, kid FOR SALE: Purebred Black safe & ready to work. Angus bulls, long yearlings $7,000. (715)308-7208 & 2 year olds, great EPD's. John 507-327-0932 or Brian Sheep 060 507-340-9255 JRC Angus

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4WD & TRACK TRACTORS ‘12 JD 9560RT, 799 hrs., 36” tracks, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd. hi-flow ......................................$269,000 ‘13 JD 9560R, 416 hrs., 4 remotes, 800x38” tires & duals ....$259,000 ‘12 Cat 865C, 1171 hrs., 30” tracks, 5 hyd., big pump, HID lights ..............................$235,000 ‘12 Cat 865C, 992 hrs., 36” tracks, 5 hyd., hyd. swing draw bar, HID lights........................$235,000 ‘12 JD 9560R, cab, powershift, 808 hrs., 4 hyd., Michelin 800x38 tires & duals ..................$250,500 ‘11 JD 8360RT, 1101 hrs., 16” tracks, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 5 hyd., big pump, front wgts. ....$220,000 ‘11 JD 8360RT, 1167 hrs., ultra wide stance up to 160”, 16” tracks, 5 hyd., big pump, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, front wgts. ....$220,000 ‘12 CIH Steiger 400HD, 298 hrs., power shift, 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 480x50 duals, diff. lock ..$225,000 ‘12 CIH Steiger 400, 318 hrs., power shift, 4 hyd., big pump, 520x46 tires & duals ......$195,000 ‘09 Versatile 485, 1704 hrs., 4 hyd., 12-spd., manual front & rear wgts., 800x38 tires & duals 80% ................................$155,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS

‘11 JD 9670, 1160 eng./736 sep. hrs., Contour Master, chopper, SLS shoe, 20.8x38 duals ..............................$160,000 ‘11 CIH 8120, 934 eng./729 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, tracker, 520x42” duals....$189,000 ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., Luxury cab, rock trap, tracker, chopper, 520x42 tires & duals ..............................$188,500 ‘87 CIH 1640, 3468 hrs., rock trap, auto header controls, 24.5x32 tires ..................................$18,500 ‘09 JD 9870STS, 1895 eng./1233 sep. hrs., Premier Cab, Pro-drive, 5 spd. Feederhouse, CM, 520x42” duals, 28L-26 rears ........$145,000 ‘09 CIH 7088, 1193 eng./895 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, rock trap, 30.5x32 tires ..$142,000 ‘11 JD 9770, 880 eng./613 sep. hrs., CM, 5 spd. feederhouse, Pro-drive, chopper, 520x42 tires & duals ..........................$189,000 ‘08 JD 9770, 1380 eng./938 sep. hrs., 4x4, CM, chopper, 1250/45/32 tires ............$155,000 ‘98 JD 9610, 3578 eng./2379 sep. hrs., chopper, bin ext., 20.8x42 duals ..................$49,000

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95

Free delivery on combines in MN, Eastern ND & SD

Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings www.larsonimplements.com

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FOR SALE: Sow shares & a 2400 sow filtered farm, gives you the right to receive 1000 head ISO weans every 8½ - 9 weeks, PEDS and PRRS negative, very good production, more shares a possibility. Current pig prices $39. Northwest IA. 712-441-4410 FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc boars, 4-H pigs, also gilts. Excellent selection. Raised outside. Exc herd health. No PRSS. Delivery avail. 320-568-2225 ORR FEEDER PIGS Tim Orr. Call for availability. (563) 920-2680 Livestock Equip

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FOR SALE: (36) 2' x 6' Hog Slat stainless steel dry hog feeders, exc shape, pictures available for viewing on email or texting. 507-2300040 Tracy Melson

COMBINES

‘11 JD 8335R, MFWD, 1777 hrs., ILS, IVT trans., 4 hyd., big pump, front wgts., 18.4x50 tires & duals ..........................$187,500 ‘11 JD 8285R, MFWD, 1214 hrs., powershift, 4 hyd., big pump, 18.4x46 tires & duals ....$165,000 ‘13 JD 6190R, 585 hrs., Premium cab, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, IVT trans., 18.4x46 tires & duals ......................................$129,000 ‘13 JD 7200R, MFWD, IVT trans., 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 3 hyd., 710x38 rear tires ............$132,000 ‘12 CIH Magnum 260, MFWD, 525 hrs., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, complete auto guidance setup, 420x46 tires & duals ......................................$150,000 Check Out Our Large On-line Inventory of Trucks, Semis & Industrial Equipment @ www.larsonimplements.com

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Swine

‘08 JD 8430, MFWD, 4468 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, front wgts., 480x50 tires & duals ..........................$120,000 ‘07 CIH Magnum 245, MFWD, 3050 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 420x46 tires & duals ......................................$100,000 ‘07 CIH Magnum 245, MFWD, 4090 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 420x46 rear tires w/18.4x42” duals..............$92,000 ‘06 CIH MX245, MFWD, 4975 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x46” tires & duals ....................$82,000 ‘80 Ford TW20, 2WD, 8075 hrs., cab, air, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 2 hyd., 18.4x38 tires, 10 front wgts. ........................................$16,500

Industrial & Const.

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FOR SALE: '00 Caterpillar D5C, Series 3, 1900 hrs, cab, nice machine, $60,000. 952292-5255

USED TRACTORS

NEW NH T9.505, 4WD ....................................CALL NEW NH T8.300, FWA ....................................CALL NEW NH T8.275, FWA ....................................CALL NEW NH T7.200, FWA ....................................CALL NEW Massey 8670, FWA ................................CALL NEW Massey 7620, FWA ................................CALL NEW Massey 6615, FWA ................................CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ................................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ................................CALL NEW Versatile 305, FWA ................................CALL NH TV6070 bi-directional ............................$95,000 ‘00 NH 8870, FWA........................................$64,900 NH TN55S, FWA, w/cab ..............................$15,900 ‘08 NH 6070 w/cab, 2WD ............................$69,000 Versatile 895, 4WD ......................................$23,500

TILLAGE

Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ..................CALL Sunflower 4412-07, 7-shank ......................$29,500 Wilrich 957, 7-shank ....................................$18,500 Wilrich 513, 5-shank, Demo............................CALL ‘09 Wilrich QX2, 55.5’ w/bskt. ....................$54,500 ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..............................$52,500 ‘08 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..............................$34,500 CIH 4900, 46.5’ ............................................$12,500 JD 2210, 36’ w/4-bar ..................................$25,900 ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar ..........................$38,900

SKIDSTEERS

NEW NH skidsteers on hand ..........................CALL NH LS170 ....................................................$13,750 NH L170 cab, new rubber ..............................CALL

PLANTERS

NEW White planters ........................................CALL ‘11 White 8516 CFS, loaded ......................$97,500

White White White White

6700, 6222, 6186, 6122,

12-30, w/res. managers............$6,500 12-30, front fold ......................$29,500 16-30 w/ins..............................$21,500 12-30........................................$16,500

COMBINES

NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ..................CALL (2) Fantini pre-owned 8-30 chopping CH ......CALL ‘10 Gleaner R76, loaded............................$235,000 ‘03 Gleaner R75, loaded............................$129,500 ‘01 Gleaner R72, just thru shop ................$110,000 ‘00 Gleaner R72 ..........................................$78,000 ‘90 Gleaner R60 w/duals ............................$24,500 ‘90 Gleaner R50 w/20’ ..............................COMING

HAY TOOLS

New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand

MISCELLANEOUS

NEW Salford RTS units ..................................CALL NEW Salford Plows ........................................CALL NEW Unverferth seed tenders ................ON HAND NEW Westfield augers ....................................CALL NEW Rem 2700 vac ........................................CALL NEW Hardi 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 REM 2700, Rental............................................CALL Unverferth 8000 grain cart ..............................CALL Kinze 1050 w/duals ........................................CALL Pre-owned Snowblowers, 7’-9’ ......................CALL Pre-owned Sprayers........................................CALL

(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.smithsmillimp.com

‘87 Cougar 1000, PS, 280 hp., 8455 hrs. ....................................$39,500

‘13 CIH Steiger 450, 198 hrs., 800 tires, PTO ..........................$259,900

‘13 Puma 145, 258 hrs., w/loader ................................................$119,900

‘13 CIH Steiger 600Q, 564 hrs., 36” tracks ................................$369,900

‘78 IH 986, 7631 hrs., duals......$13,500

USED 4WD TRACTORS

‘01 JD 9400, 3545 hrs., w/duals ................................................$115,000

‘13 CIH Steiger 400, 125 hrs., Luxury susp. cab ......................$239,900

‘09 CIH Magnum 305, 3119 hrs., susp. front axle ........................$135,500

‘12 Farmall 95, 677 hrs. ..........$34,500

‘08 Bobcat S250, 1700 hrs., cab w/AC, 2-spd. ......................................$29,500

‘97 Bobcat 863, 3500 hrs.......$11,500

USED COMBINES

5 Years Interest Waiver Available Thru Case Credit* • Call For Details ‘13 CIH 9230, 323 sep. hrs., track drive, RWA, HID lites ............................................................................................................$369,900 ‘11 CIH 7120, 579 sep. hrs., duals, HID lites, Lux. cab ..............................................................................................................$239,900 ‘08 CIH 8010, 1150 sep. hrs., duals ............................................................................................................................................$149,900 ‘06 CIH 8010, 1223 sep. hrs., duals ............................................................................................................................................$129,900 ‘10 CIH 6088, 694 sep hrs., ......................................................................................................................................................COMING IN ‘02 CIH 2388, 2074 sep. hrs., duals, RWA ....................................................................................................................................$79,000 ‘98 CIH 2388, 2569 eng./1764 sep. hrs., duals ............................................................................................................................$66,000 ‘13 CIH 2612, New 12-row chopping cornhead ............................................................................................................................$99,000 ‘13 CIH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead ......................................................................................................................................$64,500 ‘13 CIH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead......................................................................................................................................$64,500 ‘13 CIH 3408, New 8R30” cornhead ..............................................................................................................................................JUST IN ‘12 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead......................................................................................................................................................$44,900 ‘89 CIH 1083, 8R30”........................................................................................................................................................................$7,900 ‘10 CIH 2020, 25’ platform w/Crary air reel ..................................................................................................................................$26,800 ‘05 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ........................................................................................................................................$13,900 ‘04 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ........................................................................................................................................$12,900

USED 2WD TRACTORS

18 Months Interest Free • Call For Details • ‘13 CIH Magnum 315, 434 hrs., Full Pro 700 auto guide, 360 HID lites, hi cap. hyd. pump, s. cab, susp. f. axle, 380/R54 tires ....$209,900 ‘13 CIH Magnum 260, 300 hrs., susp. Lux. cab, susp. front axle, Full Pro 700 auto guide, hi cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites ........$179,900 ‘13 CIH Magnum 235, 337 hrs., susp. Lux. cab, Full Pro 700 auto guide, hi cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites....................................$169,900 ‘11 CIH Magnum 235, 1000 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, front & rear duals ............................................................................................COMING IN ‘09 CIH Magnum 305, 3120 hrs., Lux. cab, susp. front axle, HID lites ............................................................................................$135,500 ‘13 CIH Puma 160, 250 hrs., powershift trans., L765 loader, susp. axle ........................................................................................$129,900 ‘12 CIH Puma 160, 300 hrs., CVT trans., L765 loader, susp. axle....................................................................................................$135,500 ‘13 CIH Puma 145, 258 hrs., powershift trans., CIH loader ..............................................................................................................$119,900 ‘84 Case 580E, Tractor Loader Backhoe, cab ......................................................................................................................................$14,500 ‘12 CIH Farmall 95, 677 hrs., MFD, cab, dual PTO ..............................................................................................................................$34,500 ‘71 JD 1520, w/JD loader ..............................................................................................................................................................COMING IN

USED SPRAYERS

‘12 CIH 4330, 880 hrs., 120’ boom, aim, auto boom, Pro 700 steering, active suspension ......................................................$287,500 ‘12 CIH 3330, 546 hrs., 90’ boom, std. spray..............................................................................................................................$210,000 ‘09 CIH 3330, 1750 hrs., 100’ boom, aim, auto boom, Pro 700 steering, active suspension ....................................................$183,000

LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE thru

Call For Details

‘03 BOBCAT 5600 Toolcat, w/frt mower ..........COMING IN

‘02 Case 2388, 2074 sep hrs. ..................................$79,000

‘13 CIH 9230 Track, AWD, 323 sep hrs. ............$369,900

‘07 CIH 8010, 1150 sep hrs. ................................$149,900

‘04 DMI Tigermate II, 54’ w/mulcher. ................$34,900

‘11 Tigermate 200, 54.5’ w/crumbler ................$59,900

‘09 CIH 3330, 100’ boom, aim, auto. boom, Pro 700 steering, active suspension, 1750 hrs. ..................................$183,000

‘12 CIH 3330, 90’ booms, 546 hrs. ..................$210,000

‘06 CIH 8010, 1223 sep hrs. ................................$129,900

‘11 CIH 7120, 579 sep. hrs. ................................$239,900

Gehl 5625 Skidloader ....................................$7,900

‘84 Case 580 Super E, TLB ..................................$14,500

‘14 LEON 10 yard scraper ..................................$24,000

‘13 Ashland I-130 scraper ..................................$39,000

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. ©2014 CNH Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. CNH Capital and Case IH are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC. Printed in the USA.

Herb

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Paul

‘12 Ashland I-950 scraper ..................................$29,500

Blake

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

I-35 & Highway 60 West • Faribault, MN • 507-334-2233

‘12 CIH 4430, 120’ boom, aim, auto. boom, Pro 700 steering, active suspension, 880 hrs. ..................$287,500

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18 Month Interest Waiver or Low Rates Available • Call Details • ‘13 CIH Steiger 600Q, 564 hrs., 36” tracks, HID lites, Full Pro 700 auto guide, hi capacity hyd. pump ..........................................$369,900 ‘13 CIH Steiger 550Q, 761 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites ..........................................................................................................................$319,900 ‘13 CIH Steiger 450, 198 hrs., Lux cab, PTO, 800 tires, hi capacity hyd. pump, HD drawbar, Full Pro 700 auto guide....................$259,900 ‘13 CIH Steiger 400, 124 hrs., Lux. cab, Full Pro 700 auto guide, hi capacity hyd. pump, cab suspension ....................................$239,900 ‘11 JD 9630T, 1954 hrs., 36” tracks, HID lights, big hyd. pump, leather cab ..................................................................................$229,900 ‘01 JD 9400, 3542 hrs., 710/70R42 tires ..........................................................................................................................................$115,000 Steiger Cougar 1000, powershift, 20.8x38 tires ................................................................................................................................$39,500 ‘08 CIH Steiger 485, 3150 hrs, Lux. cab ..........................................................................................................................................$149,900

STX and STEIGER PTO, TOW CABLE & 3 PT. KITS ON HAND!!!

THE LAND, MAY 2, 2014

‘13 CIH Steiger 550Q, 761 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lights, loaded ......$319,900

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

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SE = Sleepy Eye BL = Bingham Lake SL = Slayton

(507) 794-2131 • (507) 831-1106 • (507) 836-8571

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Tractor 4WD

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‘08 JD 9530T, 1800 Eng Hrs ................................$249,950 ‘04 JD 9520, 3033 Eng Hrs ..................................$164,900 ‘09 CIH QUADTRAC 485, 1832 Eng Hrs ................$250,000 ‘12 CIH STEIGER 500 Heavy Duty, 371 Eng Hrs....$279,000 ‘01 CIH STX375, 2556 Eng Hrs ............................$137,500 ST ST310, 5808 Eng Hrs ........................................$14,900 ‘10 CIH STEIGER 485, 1200 Eng Hrs ....................$235,000 ‘09 CIH STEIGER 435, 1150 Eng Hrs ....................$189,900 ‘04 CIH STX450Q, 3720 Eng Hrs ..........................$164,500

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‘95 CHLGR 75C, 5522 Eng Hrs................................$62,750 IHC 784, DIESEL........................................................$8,950 ‘12 CIH FARMALL 95, 274 Eng Hrs ........................$42,900 ‘58 IHC 560 ..............................................................$4,465 ‘80 IHC 1086, 8163 Eng Hrs ..................................$12,750 ‘07 CIH MAGNUM 275, 3005 Eng Hrs ..................$149,900 ‘09 CIH MAGNUM 275, 2200 Eng Hrs ..................$169,500 ‘11 CIH MAGNUM 315, 612 Eng Hrs ....................$215,000 ‘11 CIH MAGNUM 315, 991 Eng Hrs ....................$213,000 ‘65 IH 656 ................................................................$5,500 ‘80 IHC 1086 ..........................................................$12,500 ‘13 CIH MAGNUM 235, 641 Eng Hrs ....................$170,000 ‘13 CIH MAGNUM 235, 232 Eng Hrs ....................$175,000 ‘13 CIH MAGNUM 180, 423 Eng Hrs ....................$135,000 ‘13 CIH MAXXUM 140 T4, 443 Eng Hrs ..................$80,200 ‘13 CIH MAGNUM 235, 175 Eng Hrs ....................$159,500 ‘48 AG C....................................................................$2,450 ‘77 IHC 1086, 8774 Eng Hrs ....................................$9,950 ‘79 CA 986, 9500 Eng Hrs ......................................$11,900

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‘02 JD 2200--60.5’ ................................................$34,900 ‘09 CIH TIGER MATE 200--54.5 FT., w/basket ........$57,450 ‘98 DMI TIGERMATE II--30.5 FT...............................$21,875 ‘04 CIH TIGERMATE II--48.5 ....................................$39,950 ‘09 JD 2210 ............................................................$32,850 WR QUAD-X--44.5 ..................................................$29,950 ‘01 CIH TIGERMATE II--54.5 ....................................$36,500 ‘98 CIH 4300 ..........................................................$19,500 ‘98 CIH 4800--28.5 FT. ............................................$8,850 JD 960--41 ..............................................................$8,250 ‘08 CIH TM200--60 ................................................$63,500 ‘98 DMI TIGERMATE II--50.5 ..................................$25,750 ‘00 CIH TIGER-MATE II--48.5 FT. ............................$34,500 ‘10 CIH TIGER-MATE 200--50.5 FT. ........................$58,500

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‘10 CIH 1250--24R30--FF ....................................$133,000 ‘10 CIH 1250--24R30--FF ....................................$135,000 ‘13 CIH 1250--24R30--FF ....................................$159,500 ‘05 JD 1790 ............................................................$89,500 IHC 800--8R30..........................................................$2,495 ‘06 CIH 1240--12R30--PT ......................................$52,500 ‘08 CIH 1250--24R30--FF, 6500 Acres..................$118,500 ‘08 CIH 1240--16R30--PT ......................................$72,500 ‘12 CIH 1250--24R30--FF ....................................$140,000 ‘91 JD 7200--16R30 ..............................................$28,500 ‘11 CIH 1250 ..........................................................$74,500 ‘92 JD 7200-16R30 ................................................$16,500 ‘09 CIH 1250--16R30--FF ......................................$72,500 ‘05 CIH 1240--16R30--PT ......................................$59,900 ‘98 CIH 955--12R30................................................$18,750 ‘12 CIH 1250--24R30--FF ....................................$149,500 ‘12 AW 8816--16R30--FF, 1200 Acres ....................$91,500 ‘98 CIH 955--12R30................................................$18,500 ‘03 CIH 1240--12R30--PT ......................................$49,900 ‘00 CIH 955-12X30 SEMI-MTD ..............................$17,000

Tractors

Field Cultivators

Planter & Drills

Sprayers

SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SE SE SE SE

‘11 BCAT S850, Hour Meter: 1957 Hrs ..................$42,600 OW 345 MUSTANG, Hour Meter: 6916 Hrs................$6,250 ‘11 BCAT S185, Hour Meter: 3000 Hrs ..................$26,000 ‘12 BCAT S750, Hour Meter: 3000 Hrs ..................$41,000 ‘11 NH L230, Hour Meter: 1150 Hrs ......................$35,500 ‘11 BCAT S650, Hour Meter: 900 Hrs ....................$33,500 ‘11 CA SR200, Hour Meter: 2200 Hrs ....................$27,900 ‘04 BCAT S185, Hour Meter: 7840 Hrs ..................$12,900 ‘00 BCAT 873, Hour Meter: 5333 Hrs......................$13,700 ‘04 BCAT S300, Hour Meter: 5800 Hrs ..................$23,000 ‘12 BCAT S650, Hour Meter: 700 Hrs ....................$35,700 ‘05 JD 320, Hour Meter: 3060 Hrs..........................$16,000 ‘06 CA 410, Hour Meter: 2508 Hrs..........................$19,900 ‘99 CA 1840, Hour Meter: 6113 Hrs..........................$9,500 12 CA SR220, Hour Meter: 2289 Hrs ......................$36,500 ‘05 CA 420, Hour Meter: 4600 Hrs..........................$15,500

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‘09 CIH 7120, Eng Hrs: 1265/Sep Hrs: 968 ..........$239,900 ‘97 CIH 2166, Eng Hrs: 2540/Sep Hrs: 2076 ..........$69,950 ‘98 CIH 2366, Eng Hrs: 2932/Sep Hrs: 2240 ..........$84,950 ‘99 CIH 238, Eng Hrs: 3143/Sep Hrs: 2383 ............$94,950 ‘78 IHC 1460, Eng Hrs: 5058 ....................................$6,950 ‘86 CIH 1660, Eng Hrs: 3583 ..................................$25,000 ‘11 CIH 9120, Eng Hrs: 773/Sep Hrs: 588 ............$329,950 ‘95 CIH 2166, Eng Hrs: 3530/Sep Hrs: 2250 ..........$59,950 ‘01 CIH 2388, Eng Hrs: 3300/Sep Hrs: 2500 ..........$94,500 ‘82 CIH 1460, Eng Hrs: 5185 ....................................$8,950 ‘09 CIH 7088, Eng Hrs: 827/Sep Hrs: 619 ............$239,875 ‘10 CIH 7088, Eng Hrs: 736/Sep Hrs: 568 ............$249,900 ‘01 CIH 2388, Eng Hrs: 3232/Sep Hrs: 2046 ........$112,500 ‘13 CIH 7230, Eng Hrs: 233/Sep Hrs: 188 ............$325,000 ‘98 CIH 2388, Eng Hrs: 4230/Sep Hrs: 3094 ..........$87,900 ‘05 CIH 8010, Eng Hrs: 2383/Sep Hrs: 1909 ........$169,850 ‘10 CIH 7120, Eng Hrs: 1122 ................................$223,900 ‘03 CIH 2388, Eng Hrs: 2375/Sep Hrs: 1861 ........$117,500 ‘05 CIH 2388, Eng Hrs: 2030/Sep Hrs: 1583 ........$139,950 ‘88 CIH 1660, Eng Hrs: 3758 ..................................$15,500 ‘11 CIH 7120, Eng Hrs: 650/Sep Hrs: 550 ............$265,000 ‘13 CIH 7230, Eng Hrs: 400/Sep Hrs: 300 ............$315,000 ‘10 CIH 7120, Eng Hrs: 993/Sep Hrs: 723 ............$235,000 ‘05 CIH 2366, Eng Hrs: 1997/Sep Hrs: 1549 ........$120,000 ‘04 CIH 8010, Eng Hrs: 2451/Sep Hrs: 1835 ........$147,950 ‘04 CIH 8010, Eng Hrs: 2060/Sep Hrs: 1564 ........$149,950 ‘01 CIH 2388, Eng Hrs: 2733/Sep Hrs: 2117 ........$114,950 ‘94 CIH 1666, Eng Hrs: 4303 ..................................$34,950 ‘00 CIH 2366, Eng Hrs: 3404/Sep Hrs: 2534 ..........$91,500 ‘96 CIH 2188, Eng Hrs: 4575 ..................................$58,950 ‘12 CIH 9230, Eng Hrs: 784/Sep Hrs: 650 ............$318,000

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LOFTN 240 ................................................................$9,250 ‘11 WO 20CD ..........................................................$15,500 ‘07 WR CD20LK ......................................................$12,500 WO 20' ......................................................................$9,350 ‘98 WO 15' MOUNTED ..............................................$7,950

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‘06 WF MK 13X71 GLP............................................$10,500 ‘94 FETERL 10X66 ....................................................$2,950 ‘90 SUDENGA 450 ....................................................$3,950 ‘02 WF MK 13X71 FT GLP ........................................$7,950 ‘99 WF MK 13X91 GLP..............................................$8,950 FK 1070 ....................................................................$6,950 ‘09 PECK 1002..........................................................$5,775 WF TR100-71 ..............................................................$795 SUDENGA 8X60 ........................................................$1,650 ‘87 ALLOWAY FIELD MASTER 8X61 ..........................$2,150 ‘95 FETERL 10X60 ....................................................$3,350

Combines

Stalk Choppers

Grain Augers

Grain Carts/Boxes

SE ‘95 FC 650 ................................................................$5,850 BL ‘90 KINZE 640 ........................................................$12,900 SE ‘03 REDBL 665, 1000 GALLON................................$13,500 SL ‘04 DEMCO 650-RED ..............................................$13,750 SE KILLB 490 ................................................................$8,950 Ripper/Disk/Plow SE ‘12 DEMCO 750 ......................................................$17,000 BL SF 4510 ..................................................................$19,950 SE ‘98 KILLB 655 ........................................................$11,900 BL ‘05 SF 1434 ............................................................$33,775 SE ‘98 KILLB 655 ........................................................$11,900 BL ‘07 WISHK 862NT ..................................................$49,875 SE ‘98 KILLB 655 ........................................................$11,900 BL ‘07 WR 7650 ..........................................................$23,500 SE ‘98 KILLB 655 ........................................................$11,900 SE ‘04 CIH MRX690--7S30 ..........................................$22,500 SE ‘98 KILLB 655 ........................................................$11,900 SE ‘04 CIH MRX690--7S30 ..........................................$21,500 Header Combine SE ‘07 GR 2200TT-22 FT. ............................................$22,500 BL ‘09 JD 3710 ............................................................$42,350 BL ‘09 CIH 2020-35F ..................................................$29,000 BL ‘08 CIH ECOLO-TIGER 9300 ....................................$44,950 BL ‘95 CIH 1020-30F ....................................................$9,500 BL ‘97 DMI 730B..........................................................$11,850 BL ‘91 CIH 1020-25F ....................................................$9,875 BL ‘96 DMI 730 ............................................................$10,900 BL ‘01 CIH 1020-30F ..................................................$15,500 BL ‘00 CIH 730B ..........................................................$17,950 BL ‘90 CIH 1020-20F ..................................................$10,875 BL ‘98 DMI 730B..........................................................$15,900 BL ‘92 CIH 1020-30F ....................................................$7,300 BL ‘95 DMI 530B..........................................................$14,950 BL ‘95 CIH 1020-25F ....................................................$6,900 BL ‘10 CIH ECOLO-TIGER 870-9S ................................$54,500 BL ‘05 MB 974-36F......................................................$43,875 BL ‘99 CIH 730B ..........................................................$17,900 BL ‘07 CIH 2020-35F ..................................................$23,900 BL ‘97 DMI 730B..........................................................$14,750 BL ‘10 CIH 2020-30F ..................................................$27,000 BL ‘05 WR 357 ..............................................................$5,950 BL ‘90 CIH 1020-22.5F ..................................................$3,000 BL ‘02 CIH 730B ..........................................................$17,850 BL ‘96 CIH 1020-25F ..................................................$10,950 BL ‘08 JD 2700--9 SHANK--24" SPACING ..................$26,900 BL ‘10 MB FD70-35 ....................................................$62,500 SL ‘02 JD 2700--5 SHANK--30" SPACING ..................$15,000 SL ‘96 CIH 1020 ............................................................$9,500 SL ‘89 CIH 14 ................................................................$5,500 SL ‘09 CIH 2020-30F ..................................................$24,500 SL ‘02 CIH 730B 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North Central Reforestation, Evansville, Minn.

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eeding could be a problem if you have over a half a million tree seedlings, as Dave and Michelle Olsen of North Central Reforestation near Evansville, Minn., do. But it’s not the problem that you might imagine. “Chickweed can be a problem,” Dave says as he gently searches through Styrofoam flats of 2-yearold Eastern red cedar seedlings in a green house of perhaps a quarter-million pine, spruce and cedar seedlings. “If you have just three or four weeds in here they can multiply rapidly.” Small details are important in the seedling business. Dave’s been learning them for over 40 years. For example, the seeds from those eastern red cedar took two years to germinate. They need a double dormancy whereas seed from the eastern white pine only require one season of dormancy. Basswood seeds have an unpredictable dormancy and some burr oak acorns are wormy.

North Central Reforestation’s signature products are its seedlings in Styroblock containers. Dave learned about them when he worked at the Cloquet forestry research station in the 1960s. “We discovered that seedlings grown in containers had a better chance of survival when they are planted than bare root plants,” he said. “Their roots are protected until the last minute.” Although North Central Reforestation does sell bare root seedlings, they have more than two dozen species, from pine to birch to plum, for sale in containers. Individuals can buy one container, or large organizations such as the Department of Natural Resources can buy 100. Before trees are sold, they are removed from the greenhouse and put in shade houses to adapt them to outdoor conditions. Dave is exacting about how to do this. “They receive 47 percent shade cover for the first

two weeks,” he said. Then they will be exposed to the elements and possibly spend the winter in the shade house. “We put a foam blanket over the seedlings,” Dave said. “It mimics snow cover.” Tree roots die if they get too cold, apparently. “If the roots get to 10 degrees they will die,” he said. “The ground never gets that cold in the winter.” Some seedlings over-winter in a freezer that is kept at 28 F. “We can get four million trees in the freezer,” Dave said. After four decades of growing millions upon millions of seedlings, Dave says he’d be happy to pass on his detailed wisdom to a younger person. For more information, log on to www.ncrtrees.com or call (218) 747-2622 or (877) 702-5579. ❖

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