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it has wheels and can be pulled by a horse, Bill IfNigg has an interest in it.

As a founding member of the National Stagecoach & Freight Wagon Association, Nigg has been collecting horse-drawn vehicles since the 1960s. Since he and JoAnn were married in 1991, she has jumped right in and rolls along with him. “The first one I had was a single top buggy, and then I thought I should have maybe a double,” Nigg said. “I had a chance to buy a 1910 Deere and Webber fringe top surrey with big brass lamps. Then a complementary item is a spring wagon. It just kept multiplying. It is a sickness there is no cure for.”

If it is a sickness, the only pain results from riding on a bouncy buckboard. The Niggs have gotten much enjoyment from the collection. They’ve appeared in numerous parades, provided transportation for grand marshals and for wedding parties, and preserved a lot of history. His horsedrawn hearse has transported caskets to cemeteries, a classy ride if not quite so joyful. Nigg has broad knowledge of horse-drawn vehicles and knows what he is collecting. An indication of the quality of his collection came a few years ago when a John Deere museum opening in Michigan purchased all of his Deere-related items, a dozen or more large pieces and numerous

smaller ones. “It took us a while to decide to sell,” Nigg said. “We didn’t want to part with them.” The decision to sell was based on two main reasons: 1) He is 79 and it was wise to downsize his collection; and 2) They knew the pieces were going to a climate-controlled building and would be well-cared for. The couple also had a half-interest in a stagecoach with Doug Hansen, a restoration expert who operates Hansen Wheel and Wagon in Letcher, S.D. That coach was purchased by a See STAGECOACH, pg. 5A

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Who wrote this farm bill mess? You did

The low whimpering and muffled whining culture or farming themselves or if they heard in farm country this month are not just know a lot about economics.” the gripes and grunts of corn and soybean Another farmer, also plowing through growers trudging through 2015’s purgatory his complicated options prior to the proof under-$4 corn and less-than-$10 beans. gram’s late-March sign-up deadline, teleInstead, it’s the rising complaints of phoned to asked, “Who wrote this mess?” cranky farmers as they trudge out of dull The answer to that short and simple meetings where Land Grant experts and question is short and simple: You did. Farm Service Agency officials have spent And here’s how, according to a decadeshours explaining farm program options FARM & FOOD FILE long Capitol Hill farm policy hand who under the 2014 farm bill. watched as the farm bill sausage was Good grief, one farmer moaned to a By Alan Guebert ground, tasted, re-ground, then re-tasted reporter from Iowa Public Television’s and reground again and again from 2011 “Market-to-Market” program after a through 2013 until it became a bland blob lengthy, acronym-packed meeting, “It would be hard all could chew but few could stomach. to make it more complex.” The legislative debate began with a skirmish over The farmer, like most now diving into the prowhether the new law would go big — devise a new gram’s insurance-based options for the first time, “deep loss” program with available money — or go went on to wonder if members of Congress, who small, design an add-on program to the current crop spent nearly three years researching, wrangling and writing the law, actually “know anything about agri- See GUEBERT, pg. 4A

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Letter: Legislators playing favorites, favoring mega-dairies To the Editor: As a family dairy farmer I’ve always thought of myself as “real ag.” Along with my daughter and son-in-law, I farm 240 acres and run a 48-cow dairy operation in Renville County, Minn. We are among the 85 percent of the state’s dairy farmers who milk 200 cows or fewer. Only 30 dairies — less than one percent — have over 1,000 cows. But from what I have read lately, it looks like some legislators think that it’s only the largest one percent that deserve any attention. Rural legislators should be focusing on legislation that helps all family farmers, not just the biggest of the big. By trying to curtail reasonable oversight of the development of a proposed 8,850-cow mega-dairy in Stevens County, Minn., some legislators are effectively embracing proposals that would gut local control and citizen review of a project. The neighbors who are worried about the impact that using over 100 million gallons of water at one site would have on their wells, or where all the waste from this mega-site would be stored and applied, are family farmers also. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens’ Board thought that these key concerns expressed by

neighboring citizens and farmers deserved answers and ordered a more in depth environmental review analysis. Did this stop the mega-dairy from going ahead with their plans for expansion? No. They are simply relocating to another site that had already been preapproved for development. As part of a huge 50,000-cow operation, they can simply change their location and proceed. On the other hand, most family farms can’t move and are at real risk if they suddenly have a gigantic factory farm for their neighbor. So it is important that we keep in place those reasonable citizen controls and regulatory oversight for their protection. I feel that legislators like Senator Julie Rosen of Fairmont, who compared a 320-acre diversified crop and livestock farm to this mega-dairy saying “that’s not real ag, this is,” are playing favorites and putting real family farmers down. It would be a nice change of pace if we had representation that was looking for ways to increase the number of family farmers instead of carrying the water for Agri-Growth, whose policy initiatives seem designed for the detriment of family farmers. At this time dairy farmers across the 23774 380th Ave. Hancock, MN 56244 P: (320) 795-2827 F: (320) 795-2892 www.kannegiessertrucksales.com

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This mess is your mess GUEBERT, from pg. 2A insurance-centered law that might pay lesser amounts more often on what were called “shallow losses.” The American Farm Bureau Federation pushed the “deep loss” option but not very far. Commodity groups, which preferred the “shallow-loss” idea, quickly gained traction with Congress and the deep loss idea was deep-sixed. That quick, clean win set the stage for tougher, longer fights over “how each group could maximize federal farm program payments for their own members,” says the observer. “Once that started, it became obvious there would be no cohesive legislation.” The fighting turned nasty. “Every option offered by one commodity group was followed by a counter-option from another group. That sub-option brought sub-sub-options from the first group and on and on it went.” The commodity groups then brought in local and regional Land Grant policy experts and ag economists and each university group developed their own “program calculator” to analyze every option and sub-option. “Then it just became a battle of this calculator versus that calculator versus another calculator.” What he means is if “the corn growers offered A for corn, then the wheat producers wanted B for wheat and, in

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turn, the cotton growers now needed C for cotton. The debate became a grinding search for that narrow piece of ground where everyone could stand.” In the end, that search yielded “a completely Balkanized program that is now completely, utterly incoherent.” Additionally, says the old farm bill hand, the 2014 law “is anything but forward-thinking” — it’s built on commodity programs of the past, not the food needs of the future — “and it looks like an open invitation to the World Trade Organization to challenge it on multiple levels. “So the farmers are right; this bill is a mess. It was a mess when it was passed and it’s still a mess.” OK, it’s a mess. We can fix this, right? “Boy, while a lot of members on both the Senate and House ag committees say they’d like to change several parts of the bill — SNAP, say Republicans; crop insurance subsidies, say Democrats — no one has the energy or votes to do it,” says this handicapper. “This is it.” In other words, this mess is your mess until the whole messy process begins again in 2018. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. ❖

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the deal was because after they had agreed to sell it to the Niggs, they had received a higher offer from a group headed by Kevin Costner. Hansen did the restoration work. Nigg knows it was built in Concord, N.H., in the 1870s because the blacksmith’s name is stamped on it, and that blacksmith worked for Abbott & Downing only during those years. The stagecoach has all the original hardware. Nigg pointed out the springs, made of multiple layers of leather strips. “They’re called thorough braces,” he said. “They work better than steel springs when you hit bumps. Steel springs would throw you.” This Abbott & Downing model has canvas curtains that roll down to keep out the elements. They weren’t the fancy models, but the “rugged built” coaches that were nicknamed “mud wagons.” The stagecoach was put to the test in 2008. It joined about 50 other wagons and coaches for a cross-country trek to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the closing of the Deadwood Freight Wagon Stagecoach Trail. Starting in Fort Pierre, S.D., a team of four horses pulled the stagecoach 240 miles to Deadwood, S.D., going over prairie and

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STAGECOACH, from pg. 1A museum in Fort Sill, Okla. Stagecoach status Nigg no longer actively farms, but he is still involved and keeps some of his collection at his farm. A large building at their Browns Valley, Minn., home houses a buckboard, a pony wagon, three pony buggies, and a stagecoach. (They have one non-wheeled vehicle in their house — a pony cutter sleigh.) The stagecoach is a prize possession. “After having many different styles of buggies, then I got more interested in wagons,” Nigg said. “I never had a thought about owning a stagecoach, let alone an Abbott & Downing, which is the biggest stagecoach manufacturer back in that era. That was the culmination of all the other horse-drawn vehicles I had over the years.” The stagecoach was advertised in Antique Trader. After phone conversations, they decided to buy it. The Niggs drove to a town near St. Louis to pick it up. He complained a few things weren’t exactly as described over the phone. The owners immediately said, “You don’t have to take it.” But they did, and handed over the check. With the deal complete, the owners informed them that their willingness to let him out of

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This pony surrey is among Bill and JoAnn Nigg’s collection at their Browns Valley, Minn., farm.

then ... “We got to thinking about it and we thought, that’s what it was built for.” The mud wagon lived up to its reputation. It came back with hardly a scratch. “That was a journey!” JoAnn Nigg said. And she’s happy they made it because they made a lot of wonderful

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rocks and through streams, following the original trail as closely as possible. They were 17 days on the road. JoAnn Nigg rode in the stagecoach for two days, and Bill Nigg said he “spent a lot of days on it.” Accepting the invitation to join the wagon train wasn’t an easy decision. “The coach is beautiful,” Nigg said. “It’s like a nicely made cabinet.” They weren’t sure they wanted to subject it to the rigors of such a rough trip. But

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Bill and JoAnn Nigg’s collection includes this Montgomery Ward pony wagon.

‘Workmanship in these older vehicles was extraordinary’ STAGECOACH, from pg. 5A Nigg obviously likes the history behind these vehicles, but it’s much friends they still get together with. In more that draws him to them. fact, she said the relationships they form with other collectors is one of the “I guess the biggest part of (their best parts of their collecting. attraction) is the craftsmanship,” he said. “The ironwork on an old vehicle — Bygone collection much of it hand The buckboard done — is so ornate they own is not in compared with anyoriginal condition, thing modern. The The ironwork on an he said. It has the workmanship in old vehicle — much of original seat and these older vehicles irons, but he susit hand done — is so was extraordinary.” pects some slats in ornate compared with the floor have been With all of their anything modern. replaced. Still, it is a fascination, there rare piece. The also comes the work — Bill Nigg North Dakota Hisof maintaining the torical Society has horses as well as one identical to it. the vehicles. He said The wagon is an original Mont- it takes a crew of three to hitch a team gomery Ward pony-size wagon, with of four to the stagecoach. That’s why the Montgomery Ward name still visi- the Niggs have parted with a few vehible on the side. That makes it “pretty cles and no longer appear in parades. precious,” Nigg said, though he has not They will make an exception in 2016 been able to determine the age. when Browns Valley celebrates its The fringe-top surrey is also quite 150th anniversary. Nigg said they’ll rare. “You just never see them,” Nigg have some rigs in that parade. said. “I don’t know how many (pony To learn more, visit the National Stagesurreys) were ever built.” Even in its coach & Freight Wagon Association website unrestored state it has class. at www.stagecoachfreightwagon.org. ❖

Big business fueled steamboat rivalry on Red River nesota’s headwaters at Big Stone Lake. He had heard that in the spring Native Americans canoed from Big Stone Lake to Lake Traverse, the Red’s headwaters. But canoes draw less water than steamboats. The Freighter beached on the prairie between the two lakes and was abandoned. Although a boat named the Anson Northrup won the Chamber’s prize that year, it was not suited to commerce on the river.

Funded by the Hudson Bay Company, the Burbank Brothers of St. Paul bought the remains of the Freighter and hauled it to HBC’s trading post at Georgetown, Minn., near the confluence of the Red and Buffalo rivers. There they rebuilt it and renamed it the International. The 137-foot International, with 22 deckhands, was launched in May See STEAMBOATS, pg. 8A

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By TIM KING The Land Correspondent Chauncey Griggs, Norman Kittson, and James J. Hill were neighbors on St. Paul’s Summit Avenue in the late 1880s. They each built their mansions on St. Anthony hill overlooking the growing city. As the older of the three, Kittson built his castle In 1870, steamon the hill in 1884. boat traffic on Griggs finished his, at the Red River 476 Summit Avenue, the following year. It was ready to wasn’t until 1891, with take off again Kittson already dead, and the only that the grandest of all serious player – the Hill mansion – was the Hudson was completed. Bay Company These three giants of of Canada. Minnesota history were close in other ways. Hill even named his son, James Norman, after Kittson. But above all, history remembers them as businessmen. A steamboat enterprise on the Red River of the North was just one of their joint enterprises. In 1870, steamboat traffic on the Red River was ready to take off again and the only serious player was the Hudson Bay Company of Canada. A decade earlier the HBC had built the steam powered International out of the wreckage of the Freighter. Here’s how that came about. In 1858, unemployed Mississippi Riverboat Captain John Davis had steamed the Freighter up the Minnesota River and berthed it over winter. Davis aimed to be the first to bring a steamboat to the Red River and thus win a $2,000 prize offered by the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. In the spring of 1859, while waters were high, he steamed into the Min-

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Steamboats raced the Red for bragging rights STEAMBOATS, from pg. 7A 1862 and reached Ft. Garry in Manitoba, Canada, on May 26. But the American Civil War, the war with the Dakota, and years of low water in the Red brought dreams of steamboating on the Red to a halt until 1870. Peace and high water during the 1870 shipping season made for a busy and profitable business in passenger and freight service for the International. Benefiting from the HBC’s free trade agreement with the U.S. Treasury, the steamboat made numerous trips across the Manitoba-U.S. border. Without competition the International could charge very high shipping rates. Competition But Hill always had a keen eye for profit and competition. Besides, Hill had a grudge. In 1869, Hill, as agent for

the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, had made an offer to carry goods for HBC from New York to Ft. Garry at very low rates. The Company declined his offer. So in 1870, Hill joined forces with Griggs to build a steamboat. The HillGriggs Company already was in the coal business in St. Paul. This new venture required the company to haul boilers and machinery by oxen from Benson, the end of the railroad to McCauleyville, on the Minnesota banks of the Red. There, during the winter of 1870–71 a crew built a steamboat. The Hill-Griggs’ Selkirk was ready for the 1871 season. She was a double-deck boat, weighed 108 tons, and drew 4 to 5 feet of water when loaded. She had a crew of seventeen and could pull two barges. The Selkirk was serious competition for the International.

The Selkirk, built in 1870-71 by James J. Hill and Chauncey Griggs, competed against the Hudson Bay Company for commerce and bragging rights on the Red River. Minnesota Historical Society

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Hill didn’t play fair. He wanted the monopoly that the Hudson Bay Company held and he got it through political contacts that soon decreed it was illegal for Canadian craft to ply the U.S. portion of the Red River. The Canadians knew how to conduct a trade brawl themselves and soon made it illegal for U.S. boats to enter Canada. While the bosses and their pet politicians were fisticuffing in the halls of Parliament and Congress the riverboat crews themselves enjoyed some competition. “The Selkirk and International — both wanted to get a leetle (sic) ahead of the other,” wrote a correspondent for the recently founded Manitoba Free Press in 1872. “They left here a week ago Monday evening, the International having three hours start, which she kept till arrival at Pembina, where a delay caused by the breaking of one of her cam yokes allowed the Selkirk to catch up; both boats left that place, nose and nose together; the Selkirk took the lead, and kept it till she broke a wheel arm which occasioned a stoppage for repairs, during which the International passed her. Both boats tore up the River, stole wood from each other — and kind of hustled things generally, the International reaching Fisher’s Landing an hour and a half ahead, one says, and 15 minutes ahead, according to the Selkirk’s version.” Monopoly By 1873, Hill-Griggs and Hudson Bay Company had crafted a solution to their differences. Kittson, an old fur trader and Hills neighbor-to-be, was an agent for Hudson Bay Company in St. Paul. Under Kittson’s leadership

the Red River Transportation Company was formed. It was a syndicate that was owned by both the Canadians and Americans. The RRTC monopolized international trade on the river for the next three years. Over the next 10 years, business flourished and at least 18 more steamboats were built for service along the Red River. Among them was the 113ton Alpha, the 76-ton single-deck Adelaide, which also served as a floating ballroom, and the 138-ton 22-stateroom Cheyenne built for the RRTC in the winter of 1873. The Cheyenne, when it was retrofitted later in the decade, produced 27.84 horsepower. When the railroad between Moorhead, Minn., and Winnipeg, Canada, was completed in 1878, steamboats faced a very efficient competitor. The industry began to decline. The steamer, The City of Grand Forks, was built by the RRTC in 1895 for grain hauling and was the last boat involved in international trade on the Red. The Grand Forks also played a critical role in rescue efforts during the 1897 flood. Captained by Bruce Griggs, son of steamboat captain and Grand Forks pioneer Alexander Griggs, the Grand Forks rescued many stranded people at risk of drowning. Rescue efforts included The City of Grand Forks steaming down Main Street in Pembina, N.D. The City of Grand Forks sunk in the Red River in 1912 and an era came to a close. Author’s note: The two primary sources used for this article were www.steamboatsonthered.com and www.reshapingthetornadobelt.com. ❖

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Readers’ Retreat: Novel on stone arch bridge delights By TIM KING The Land Correspondent In the late 1970s, when we lived a few blocks from the stone arch bridge over the Mississippi in downtown Minneapolis, the bridge was empty and barricaded. It seemed doomed, as did most of the abandoned industrial areas on the riverfront. It never occurred to us to imagine what the area and bridge itself would have been like 100 years earlier. Carolyn Ruff, in her 2014 young adult novel “Keystones of the Stone Arch Bridge,” has done a delightful job of recreating that past for young and older readers. Ruff, an interpreter at the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis’s now revitalized riverfront creates Fritz, a 10-year-old Swedish immigrant, as a vehicle for the story. Ruff got the idea for Fritz from a photo of a crew of men who were working as stone cutters for the bridge in the 1880s. In the midst of a crew of

Hill if he would be interested in building a second bridge to cross the Mississippi so as to better connect the growCarolyn Ruff’s fictional ing city. The only bridge at the time boy gets a job as an was at Hennepin apprentice on a stone Avenue and it was overused and cutting crew for what needed repair. was then known as The stoneworkHill’s Folly. ... The ers and general stoneworkers and genpublic may have eral public may have called the vastly called the vastly expensive project expensive project folly folly but Hill knew better. By crossing but James J. Hill knew the river, his St. Paul, better. Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railway mustachioed and bearded men is a lit- would have far easier tle boy in a straw hat holding a stone access to Red River cutting chisel and sledge. Carolyn Valley and Canadian Ruff ’s fictional boy gets a job as an wheat. Low costs and apprentice on a stone cutting crew for high profits were what was then known as Hill’s Folly. In Hill’s forte and wheat 1881 a group of Minneapolis business- was then the engine men asked railroad magnate James J. driving Minneapolis’s booming economy. He planned to make big profits from the bridge to the wheat fields. Fritz’s poppa worked in one of the big mills that turned wheat into flour. Like Hill, he had a dream. He was saving his gains so that he could bring his wife and daughter to Minnesota from Sweden. But things weren’t moving fast enough for young Fritz. He misses his mother and imagines he could get a job catching fish in the river and selling them or that he could collect wood as it comes over St. Anthony Falls. “Poppa, how much money do the wood fishers get for scraps of wood they

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pull from the Mississippi,” Fritz asked his father when he came home from the flour mill. “Oh, I’ve heard about three dollars if they sell a whole cord of wood,” an exhausted Poppa tells Fritz. Fritz can’t imagine a whole cord of wood and he often cries quietly in his bed because he misses his mother so much. But one morning he tells his father he has a new idea. “Could we ask uncle Henning about a job for me on the stonecutting crew for the new bridge?” he asks. Poppa says Fritz is too young, but he reluctantly agrees. “The boat trip from Sweden costs a lot. We’ll go see Henning,” Poppa says. Just like the boy in the photo, Fritz does get on the crew. It’s the summer of 1883 and Mr. Hill is in a hurry to get his bridge done. So Mr. Andrews, Fritz’s boss, is stern and demanding. But he soon discovers that the boy has a talent for stonecutting, especially for recognizing the keystones for the 21 arches on the 2,100-foot-long bridge. The keystones are at the top of the bridge and they are vital to its strength. See KEYSONES, pg. 12A

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KEYSTONES, from pg. A10 While Fritz chisels away he has other adventures that teach him about the geology of the limestone he’s working with, the Underground Railway in Minneapolis, and who the first African American born in Minneapolis was. He even meets a Metis girl named Margaret. Margaret sounds a little like a museum tour guide as she tells Fritz who she is but she soon relaxes as she and Fritz run off to go swimming in the crystal clear waters of

The book also introduces readers, young and old, to a raft of tantalizing Minnesota history snippets and leaves The book also introduces readers, young and old, to a them hungry with questions like: Who raft of tantalizing Minnesota history snippets and are the Metis? Who was Eliza Wilson? What happened when the Washburn leaves them hungry with questions... flour mill exploded in 1878? These, and more, are enough to keep a curious mind, young or old, busy a long time Lake Calhoun. On the way back to “Keystones of the Stone Arch Bridge” after finishing this delightful book. Minneapolis, Margaret tells Fritz about is a wonderful little book because Ruff “Keystones of the Stone Arch Bridge” the terrible flour mill explosion five has created a very believable little boy is published by the Minnesota Historiyears earlier and they discover the in Fritz. Readers ache for his mother to cal Society Press and is available grave of a mysterious boy named Tous- come soon and they are proud of his through book stores or online at saint. new-found stone-cutting skills. http://shop.mnhs.org. ❖

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By RICHARD SIEMERS The Land Correspondent SANBORN, Iowa — In 1939, John Vander Haag’s father started Southside Junkyard in Sanborn, Iowa. It was a great place for a 7year-old boy to explore. “I pulled out an old washing machine engine and thought I would use it to make a go-cart,” Vander Haag said. But there were no smooth streets in Sanborn and it didn’t work out. Vander Haag still has the engine though. It is on display in Vander Haag’s Yesterday’s Memories Museum in Sanborn. The museum fills two buildings as well as a “reborn” 1932 Phillip’s 66 gas station. “My first experience with my father going to the filling station to put gas in his Model A was at Chuck Boone’s Phillip’s 66,” he said. Those early Phillip’s 66 stations were small buildings called English Photos by Richard Siemers Cottage stations. Over the years Boone replaced it with a larger, mod- John Vander Haag built a replica Phillips 66 English Cottage station, circa 1932 at Vander Haag’s Yesterday’s Memories ern station, but Vander Haag still Museum in Sanborn, Iowa. One of his earliest memories of his father is fueling up their Model A at a Phillip’s 66 like this one. had his childhood memories. He Vander Haag filled the station with memorabilia from the period. One of wanted one like it, and found one on his earliest memories of his father is fueling up their Model A at a a farm, but waited too long to buy it Phillip’s 66 like this one. and it had been burned down. “I contacted Phillip’s Petroleum, the archives department in Bartlesville, Okla.,” he said. “They sent me the blue prints dated 1930-32 — colors, dimensions, everything — and I built it according to spec.” He calls it a “reborn” English Cottage-style station, the 1932 edition, and has filled it with items from that era, everything from nickel and penny candy, original displays of pipes priced from ten cents to a dollar, tobacco, and tire-patching equipment to a pot belly stove. Vander Haag eventually took over the salvage business from his father, and has since passed it on to his sons. While he operated it he switched the salvaging from cars to trucks. Now headquartered in Spencer, Iowa, Vander Haag’s, Inc. has five locations in the Midwest. Vander Haag’s business card says he is “Working my way through retirement.” With his wife, Ruth, they operate the three-building museum, which is open by appointment. The buildings overflow with history. Yesteryear lessons The couple would stop at antique stores when they were on trips. While much of the two museum buildings have automotive-related items, that wasn’t the focus of collecting. “I tried to collect things that tell a story,” Vander Haag said, pointing to a framed advertisement advertising a manifold heater in a 1928-29 Lincoln.

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Automobiles, signs, toys tell a story MUSEUM, from pg. 13A newest of the lot, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass In that sense, a museum tour is an educational event Supreme, one of many cars he bought in Rapid City, in which Vander Haag explains what you’re seeing. S.D., following the 1972 flood. He leads us over to pumps from the early 1900s. The second floor of the building is rows of display cases with a huge variety of items as well as Sanborn’s “Here’s the first filling station, before they had filland his family’s history. The family history portion ing stations,” he said, displays the wedding dresses of Ruth, their daughter, standing by a Wayne and their daughter-in-law, as well as John’s mother gas pump on a cart. and Ruth’s grandmother’s dress from 1896. A number “The seller would of cases are filled with items from their world travels. push the cart down the street and pump See MUSEUM, pg. A15 it right into the car, and when (the cart) was empty he’d go refill it, because the cars only took maybe five, eight gallons of gasoline.” Then he moves to some stationary pumps. “The general store had maybe three pumps — white gas, kerosene, and fuel oil,” he said. “If you came in with your gallon can, they would pump it up and fill your can.” Once he started collecting, he bought the old town hall for $600 and “started throwing stuff into there.” In 1995 he built Museum No. 1 and built showcases to display the small items. It displays numerous service station signs and equipment, and there are a few cars. The prize is a 1910 Maxwell, but Vander Haag can also tell stories to go with a 1937 Richard Siemers Packard (local owner with original upholstery), 1932 John Vander Haag, along with his wife, Ruth, have accumulated a substantial Chevrolet Landau Phaeton collection of automotive-related memorabilia at Vander Haag’s Yesterday’s Deluxe convertible, 1932 Ford Memories Museum in Sanborn, Iowa. The museum actually fills two buildings, Model B Roadster, or the as well as the Phillip’s 66 gas station.

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MUSEUM, from pg. 14A The cases have many collections of everyday items from past decades, including one of girdles, bustles, and nylon hose. There are lots of toys, and even here the automotive theme creeps in with a large collection of toy trucks, a number of toy filling station set-ups, and a collection of the Jim Beam automotive bottles. If it is the automotive portion that really piques your interest, Museum No. 2 is the place to indulge it. There are over 250 trucks, of which 60 are fire trucks. What got him into fire trucks was that small towns were buying new trucks, replacing old ones that had 2,000-4,000 miles on them. “If I took the lights off and painted it a different color, I had a nice truck,” Vander Haag said. “That’s what got me started on fire trucks, but I also blended in other nice trucks with it.” At age 82, Vander Haag is still making plans. Before when he and Ruth went antiquing, he purchased items that would eventually fill his 1932 filling station. Now he’s buying items in preparation of adding a barber shop and a post office in the museum. You can visit the Vander Haags’ museum, but it is open only by appointment. It’s easy to spot Museum

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Minnesota State Fair seeks Century Farm Applications ST. PAUL – Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more may apply for the 2015 Century Farms Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farms Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 10,000 Minnesota farms have been honored since 1976. Family farms are recognized as Century Farms when they meet three requirements. The farm must be: 1) at least 100 years old according to authentic land records; 2) in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required); 3) at least 50 acres. A commemorative certificate signed by State Fair

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The deadline for farmers to enroll in the 2015 Conservation Stewardship Program is Feb. 27. While farmers may apply for a CSP contract at any time, applicants who file after the deadline cannot start their contracts until 2016. Re-authorized in the 2014 farm bill, CSP offers payments to farmers who maintain and expand conservation on working farmland.

“I like best that it is farmer-friendly: it’s a tool that supports farmers to make their own conservation choices that work best for their farms.” Current CSP contract holders who joined the program in 2011 are also eligible to renew their enrollment for an additional five years. The deadline for renewal applications is March 31. Payments to farmers for CSP vary depending on total acres enrolled, land classification, conservation achieved and conservation to be obtained by the end of the five-year contract. Farmers can contact their local Natural Resources Conservation Service office for applications and additional guidance. For more information, visit http://goo.gl/uszCkJ. This article was submitted by the Land Stewardship Project. ❖

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For farmers who practice stewardship on working farmland, CSP can help offset the costs and risks of new conservation measures while providing support for ongoing stewardship activities. Working lands eligible for CSP enrollment include cropland, pastureland, rangeland and non-industrial forestland. “CSP helps me integrate newer conservation practices into my production,” said Darwyn Bach, a Land Stewardship Project member, crop farmer and CSP contract-holder from Boyd, Minn.

Senate bill to fund ethanol plastics, co-products The thrust of this legislation is to get the production base centered in Minnesota thus permitting the entire wood industry to be involved, too. — Larry Johnson

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incentive program and appropriation. The bill was introduced and read on Feb. 2. Johnson describes such a movement as simply good economic development as opposed to some government-funded programs. “It’s been proven that financial incentives to Minnesota’s ethanol industry when it was still a fledgling industry was money tremendously well-spent. Literally over 30,000 jobs developed within this industry,” said Johnson. “It became a significant contributor to the local communities where these ethanol plants were built. And for the thousands of farmers that invested in these value-added cooperatives, ethanol became an important revenue stream for their farming operation.” Co-products to ethanol are already being produced

such as corn-based plastics used in containers being sold at Target, grocery stores and other major retailers. “The technology is rapidly advancing,” Johnson said. “The thrust of this legislation is to get the production base centered in Minnesota thus permitting the entire wood industry of Minnesota to become involved also. Corn stover is the center of considerable research right now on cellulosic sources of fuel. But the paper industry has a huge amount of waste product, as does the forest industry. “The entire northeast quadrant of Minnesota has the potential for higher-valued products from waste materials plus replacing even more petroleum in the process.” Renewable Fuels Standard While some ethanol plants are struggling financially due to crashing crude oil prices, cheaper corn prices are easing the predicament. A bigger hassle, according to Johnson, is the continued two-year delay of the Renewable Fuels Standard. “We still continue blending more than 10 percent ethanol into all of our fuels,” he said, “because it’s an octane product with good value environmentally that refiners have come to depend on. That’s why

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer In the late 1980s, Larry Johnson carried the title “Ethanol Answer Man” as part of a promotion by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The program and Johnson helped clear up misinformation from the oil industry, to get con- Larry Johnson sumers to start asking for ethanol fuel at their next fuel stop. Today, Johnson, of Cologne, Minn., is consultant and business development specialist for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Johnson supports a bill before the Minnesota State Legislature to create producer payments for the production of chemicals and plastics from biomass. “I think we will be seeing a new type of producer payment like we had at one time for ethanol,” said Johnson. “Except now it’s going to be focused on biobased chemicals, plastics and even cellulosic ethanol for investors who want to build in Minnesota. There will be broad support for this because forest and wood products will be eligible feed.” Senate bill SF 517 creates an advanced biofuel production incentive program, renewable chemical production incentive program, and biomass productive

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Johnson: Utilize corn stover to meet demand ETHANOL, from pg. 17A we’ll continue to expand the total ethanol industry even without the blessings of EPA and its new rules. “However, we will need EPA support for higher blends such as E15, E30 and E85 to implement the Renewable Fuels Standards intended by Congress. Higher blend levels are needed to create the additional demand necessary to attract the financing for the next generation of cellulosic ethanol plants. We could easily produce another eight billion gallons of ethanol just from the excess corn stover that could be sustainably harvested each year.” E85, a special ethanol fuel suitable only for flex fuel vehicles, continues to make inroads into the total fuel market across the United States, especially when both the price of ethanol and the price of corn went down said Johnson. With crude oil now also considerably cheaper, E85 has lost some of its financial advantage to handlers of the product. Rise of ethanol With efforts by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association which included persuasive phone calls, personal visits, and strong letters to key members of the Minnesota Legislature, Minnesota was the first state in the nation to make ethanol a state mandated fuel. The mandate began when the Clean Air Act of 1990 declared the Twin Cities out of attainment for CO2 and required the use of oxygenated gasoline

History of Ethanol Ethanol was first used to power an engine in 1826, and in 1876 Nicolaus Otto, the inventor of the modern four-cycle internal combustion engine, used ethanol to power his early engine. Ethanol was also used as a lighting fuel in the 1850s, but its use was curtailed when it was taxed as a liquor to help pay for the Civil War. Ethanol use as a fuel continued after the tax was repealed, and fueled Henry Ford’s Model T in 1908. The first ethanol blended with gasoline for use as an octane booster occurred in the 1920s and the 1930s, and was in high demand during World War II due to fuel shortages. Today’s ethanol industry began in the 1970s when petroleum-based fuel became expensive and environmental concerns involving leaded gasoline created a need for an octane extender. Corn became the predominant feedstock because of its abundance and ease of transformation into alcohol. Ethanol’s use as an oxygenate to control carbon monoxide emissions continues to encourage increased production of the fuel. —Dick Hagen during winter months. Supporters encouraged legislators to make it a year-round statewide initiative. In 2003, the Legislature mandated 10 percent ethanol fuel. Eventually 21 ethanol plants dotted the landscape of rural Minnesota. The mandate helped get things rolling, but so did start-up money of $30 million over a 10-year period to each of the 13 farmer-owned co-ops.

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— Larry Johnson According to Johnson, the original incentive was a 4 cent exemption from state gasoline taxes that only resulted in ADM flooding the state with ethanol from its Illinois ethanol manufacturing facilities. Due to objections that this was draining highway funds, Johnson said the state agreed to a compromise to reduce the tax exemption for ethanol blends to 2 cents and create a producer incentive fund that would pay 20 cents per gallon for the first 15 million gallons of ethanol produced by a farmer-owned ethanol plant. The $3 million obligation was not awarded until the plant was built and producing ethanol, but it made it possible to facilitate financing for farmer-owned plants. From fiscal year 1994-95 through fiscal year 2012, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture provided $345,496,175.99 of ethanol producer payments to 13 farmer-owned ethanol plants. Since the Biofuel Statutes were first adopted by the Minnesota Legislature in 1992, a Biofuels Advisory Task Force appointed by Minnesota Department of Agriculture makes policy recommendations on NextGen biofuelgasoline blends. Larry Johnson was interviewed by The Land at the Minnesota Corn Growers Annual Meeting in January. ❖

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What should landowners be charging for pasture rent? We spend a lot of time on education for cropland, but what about pasture? Many producers depend on pasture for a large portion of their livestock feed, so cost of rent needs to be considered carefully. There are several factors to consider when negotiating pasture rent. These include pasture quality (including type of forage and/or legume), projected grazing value, pasture location, and pasture size. When determining rent, it is also important to consider each party’s stance. The landowner wants to be able to cover the real estate taxes, cost of fence repairs, insurance, and interest on their investment. However, since pastureland typically sells for a higher price than its earnings can support, the landowner may be only able to cover his out-of-pocket expenses. The renter should calculate what they could afford to pay for rent. The livestock owner needs to know what price they can profitably pay according to their projected budgets and returns. Additionally, be sure to outline what

responsibilities fall to each party. Division of responsibilities between the landowner and the livestock owner need to be considered when negotiating rental price. In most cases, the renter is responsible for production activities such as checking the livestock, checking the water supply, and providing fly control, salt, and minerals. For fence repair, it is typically the responsibility of the renter to repair fences with the landowner providing the necessary materials. Landrelated activities such as weed and brush control and fertilizing and reseeding pastures, are negotiable and should be clearly outlined in the contract. With that said, ensure that both parties fully agree on and understand the terms, pricing, and payment system. Put the entire agreement in a written contract, complete with signatures.While contracts may seem cumbersome and time-consuming, they are best way to ensure agreements are upheld and established guidelines are followed. If any problems arise, contracts provide something to refer back to. If you aren’t sure where to start, AgLease 101 is a great resource. You can find it at www.AgLease101.org.

At the top of the page, go to the Document Library and select the “Pasture Rental Agreements for Your Farm” PDF. It will take you to a document with information, worksheets for both the landlord and livestock owner to determine their cost estimates and share of gain, and — the best part — a fill-in-the-blank contract. After filling it out, the only thing to do is sign, and AgLease 101 recommends having the document notarized as well. After hearing all this, I’m sure you’re still wondering, “But what is a good pasture rental rate?” These numbers are simply to be used as a guideline — you need to negotiate with your landlord or renter and come up with a number you both think is fair. Keep in mind that these numbers are ranges and averages from the state of Minnesota. Pasture values tend to follow corn and cattle prices, but Midwestern livestock producers may keep prices higher than the national average because of high demand for land. A final thought to consider is how rent is charged, which is another thing that will need to be decided. Options

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include per acre per month, per cow unit per day, or per cow unit per month. In this context, a “cow unit” is a 1,000-pound beef cow. Averages for 2014 have yet to be released, so the ranges from 2013 are as follows: $12-$90 per acre per month; $0.20-$0.70 per cow unit per day; and $8$21 per cow unit per month. The averages from those ranges are: $35 per acre per month; $0.40-$0.50 per cow unit per day; and $12-$15 per cow unit per month. Per-cow unit prices can be adjusted for other classes of livestock. A general rule-of-thumb is to multiply by 30 percent for a calf aged 3-6 months, 50 percent for a calf aged 6-12 months, 75 percent for yearlings, 125 percent for a bull or horse, and 20 percent for a ewe. Pasture rent can be a tricky topic, but it doesn’t have to be if the landlord and livestock owner communicate well and reach a fair compromise. This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension Educator Emily Wilmes. She may be reached at (320) 255-6169 or (800) 450-6171. ❖

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HOPE, from pg. 21A gram at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, which helps him make sense of the numbers for his banker. “The last thing they like is a surprise,” said Ken Thiesen, St. Cloud Area Technical and Community College farm business management instructor. “We can help provide information to farmers and their bankers.” Hope you plan well for 2015 “Luck is always part of the draw,” said Chuck Uphoff, who raises grass fed beef west of New Munich. “Markets always fluctuate, so you need to ride the highs and prepare for the lows.”

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“Farmers should look at budgets carefully to make sure they’re spending every dollar on inputs in such a way as to produce profit,” said the U of M’s Martens, who points out that things aren’t gloom and doom. “Farmers can plan for diversification, if their land can support it — livestock as a hedge if they grow crops, different crop combinations to make better use of the land, or explore other market opportunities.” Central Minnesota farmers have done a phenome-

nal job of making use of the land and resources over 150 years, Martens said. When farmers are doing well, the area does well. So here’s hoping 2015 will be a good year of farming for everyone. This article was submitted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. ❖

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Get ‘in-the-know’ at the Central Minnesota Farm Show Expand your farming knowledge dees to the presentation rooms. and get an update about conditions Tuesday, Feb. 24 affecting the agricultural and food • “The Cover Crop Option” — industry by attending the 2015 CenIncorporating soil-building techtral Minnesota Farm Show, Tuesday, niques into farm operations — Jim Feb. 24 through Thursday, Feb. 26 at Paulson, University of Minnesota the River’s Edge Convention Center, • “Decision Agriculture” — How St. Cloud. The event, organized by the data gathering by unmanned aerial St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, vehicles can help farm operators is free to the public. Doors open at 9 with decisionmaking — Jerry Johna.m. and close at 4 p.m. Feb. 24-26 / 9 a.m - 4 p.m. son, Farm Intelligence2 New this year is the event’s River’s Edge Convention Center Wednesday, Feb. 25 10 4th Avenue South expanded roster of seminars, • “Adapting Your Marketing St. Cloud, Minn. increased from two individuals last Approach to Volatile Weather and year to six for 2015. Speakers will www.CentralMNFarmShow.com Growing Demand” — Insights on appear twice in the same day — once current supply and demand statisat 10:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. — tics, key seasonal trends that could for their one-hour talks. impact prices, outlook on invest“I asked my farm customers what ment money flow, and marketing they wanted to hear about this year at approaches to manage risk — Jim We have a the Farm Show,” said Ryan Anderson, Emter, principal at Van Ahn & Co. strong roster of an agriculture lender with Bremer • “Dairy Markets Outlook: Will speakers ... Bank in St. Cloud. Anderson took the the Three-Year Cycle Hit Again?” — recommendations from the informal Discussion on the impact of the — Bernie Quist survey back to the committee of 24. European Union’s termination of “Six unique speakers seemed to be a the dairy quota and suggestions for good number to add value for people integrating the Margin Protection attending the show.” Program and CME futures and options to increase “We have a strong roster of speakers who will profitability and manage risk for the dairy — Marin cover topics pertinent to the production and risk Bozic, University of Minnesota, and associate direcmanagement issues farm owners and operators are tor of Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center currently dealing with in their operations,” commit- Thursday, Feb. 26 tee member Bernie Quist, said. Quist is senior • “The Family Farm – Passing It Through the Genclient solutions team leader with AgStar Financial erations” — A discussion of the key issues associated Services, St. Cloud. with estate planning for farmers — Lee Hanson, All speakers will appear twice in the same day — Gray Plant Mooty, St. Cloud once at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. — for their • Commercial Vehicle Regulations” — An update one-hour talks. Signs will be posted to direct atten- about the rules for hauling on the state’s roadways

and highlighting ways to move goods, equipment, and livestock legally and safely — Eric Sundby, Minnesota State Patrol This article was submitted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. ❖

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Farmers urged to plan, make priorities clear With corn averaging $3.57 and soybeans averaging $9.25 in southern Minnesota as of Feb. 10, margins are tight. As farmers look at cutting production costs, they may want leave their lower yield acres out of the mix entirely. Phil Nienow, who works in his grandfather’s farming operation of corn and Michael Swanson was the keynote speaker at South Central College’s recent Ag Symposium in North Mankato, Minn.

soybeans and 1,500 head of cattle in Mapleton, Minn., heard his grandpa’s advice reiterated by Swanson, an agricultural economist and consultant for Wells Fargo. “He (Swanson) said a lot of things that Grandpa used to say. It’s better to have a little land and take care of that than a lot,” Nienow said. Swanson showed the audience where four out of five of their corn production dollars are going: seed, fertilizer, chem-

icals, fuel and land rent. Rent was the highest percentage at 26 percent. “These are the categories that have to be winners for you. Those are the trade points,” Swanson said. He also pointed out that in the total farm economy, only two percent of a farmer’s assets is in cash or financial tools. Land is 85-plus percent of farmers’ assets.

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By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor Farm the best and forget the rest. That was one lesson learned from Michael Swanson’s keynote address at the 7th annual Ag Symposium at the South Central College North Mankato, Minn., campus Feb. 12. About 350 producers and ag students attended the event.

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Working capital what lenders concerned about PLAN, from pg. 25A Lower costs Robert Craven brought home Swanson’s message to lower production costs, increase working capital and get used to lower commodity prices. Craven described 2008 to 2012 as a “wonderful run,” when ag profits were strong, but times have changed. “The challenge we are now facing is how are we going to land this thing,” said Craven, University of Minnesota Extension economics and director of the Center for Farm Financial Management. He helped develop FINPACK, the financial balance sheet used by Minnesota farmers and lenders.

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median net farm income of 2013 dropped to $42,000. Then FINBIN takes the numbers and separates them into the top, middle and lowest 20 percent pf producers. Even with low commodity prices, the top 20 percent producers will turn a profit in 2015 while the lowest 20 percent of producers will be below zero in net income. “Compare yourself to the top 20 percent of producers,” Craven said. Rate of return on farm assets tends to flatten out in the $500,000 to $1 million range of gross farm income, which means that operations need to get to the $500,000 level to gain efficiencies, he said. Moving into turbulent times, working capital – current assets minus liabilities – is what lenders are concerned about, Craven said. “Working capital is your first line of defense in a tough year. It seems like we’re facing one of those this year.” He advised decreasing purchases of machinery, building or land and instead of slipping the purchases in your operating note, finance them with term credit. Decreasing family expenses may be an area to save money. While the average change in annual net worth of farms went up 13.5 percent from 2004 to 2013, family expenses also rose. Family living expenses in 2013 were $66,150. Medical expenses and health

insurance was almost $10,000 and food about $8,000. At the end of the day, yield is the most important factor in determining production costs. “We need to make sure we don’t do it (cut costs) at expense of impacting yield,” Craven said. When looking at cost productions, the biggest costs are seed, chemicals, fuel, crop insurance and rent. Farm Financial Center estimated production costs at $877 per acre in 2014 and $834 per acre in 2015. Even with 175 bushels of corn per acre, producers could still be looking at a loss of $150 per acre, which could be alleviated with government payments to a $50 to $60 loss per acre. Craven recommends sharpening your cash flow projections, running scenarios to look at what both $3.50 and $4.20 corn does to your farm operation, make your farm bill decision and create a marketing plan. “You can’t just wait for corn to get back to $5 a bushel,” he said. Communicating with your lender and accepting your lender’s input will also be key moving forward, said Craven, adding that often the lender can see things in a farm operation that a producer cannot see. Borrowing money long term on the mortgage market could be a good way to get working capital, especially since interest rates are as low as they are going to be. “Today might be an opportunity to get some working capital by refinancing your operating notes,” Craven said. “It’s a lot easier to do when your credit looks good. It’s going to be a lot easier to get that done right now before your working capital is all gone and then it gets to be more of a crisis.” ❖

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The Land Calendar of Events Feb. 24-25 – Drainage Design Workshop – St. Cloud, Minn. – Intended for those interested in a more complete understanding of the planning and design principles and practices for drainage and water table management systems; hands-on workshop; Registration at https://www.regonline.com/2015Drainage – Contact Brad Carlson at bcarlson@umn.edu or (507) 389-6745, Chris Hay at christopher.hay@sdstate.edu or (605) 688-5610, Tom Scherer at thomas.scherer@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-7239, or Hans Kandel at hans.kandel@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-8135 Feb. 24-26 – Central Minnesota Farm Show – St. Cloud, Minn. – Look for special product offers, entertainment and educational opportunities from a variety of professional vendors. More than 300 booths. Seminar topics include soil health, adapting to weather, dairy market outlook, estate transfers, vehicle regulations and more – Visit http://bit.ly/CentralMinnesotaFarmShow or call (320) 2512940 for details

Feb. 25-26 – AgStar Technoledge – Minneapolis, Minn. – Learn how to determine what technology holds the most potential for your operation; topics ranging from iPad applications to robotic milkers – Contact AgStar Financial Services at (866) 577-1831 or visit www.agstartechnoledge.com Feb. 26 – Strategies to Manage Phosphorus on Livestock Farms – Sauk Centre, Minn. – Management strategies for dairy farms and beef feedlots to prevent excessive build-up of soil phosphorus. Registration at 9:30 a.m., workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; lunch provided; please register at lleast 2 days prior to event – Contact Stearns County Extension at (320) 255-6169 March 6-7 – Minnesota Hop Growers Association Conference & Meeting – Shakopee, Minn. – Workshops on hop yard establishment, harvesting, drying and marketing; Conference includes discussions on pest management, large-scale packaging, field maintenance, irrigation and more – Contact John Brach at

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TABLE TALK, from pg. 28A knows no age limits — as young producers sit among the more experienced ones, listening to their jokes and stories and always, learning from them. At this sale, one man brought his dog along. Apparently, a farmer and his dog truly are inseparable, even working closely together in the cattle business. Farmers come in coveralls and manure-covered boots — it’s a sale barn, after all; everyone knows what they do for a living and no one expects them to look manicured. Or clean. The smell of wood chips fills the air, the auctioneer begins his rhythmic call and eyes are scanning the crowd. There are maybe as many hopes as there are disappointments, as buyers and sellers have different ‘fair’ prices in mind for what they hope to accomplish. The gates swing open to let the animals in and it’s 100 percent focus as phones come out and calculators work quickly. Those helping the auctioneer are also focused on the crowd. We hear the loud and familiar “Yep!” as bidders are acknowledged. I once sneezed and thought I would be taking home animals I never counted on having. I’m not sure, but in all honesty I could be mostly a menace in places like that to my husband. Some of the cows are sassy and kick their heels up. The first time I saw one fall down in the ring I knew what she felt like. I did that at my 8th grade graduation, too, when I forgot to lift up the front of my floor-length dress as I went up the steps to the gymnasium stage. From a woman’s perspective, it was a great place to spend the afternoon — surrounded by farmers and their unique senses of humor, making new friends, visiting with long-time friends, catching up on families, and best of all — no waiting in line at the ladies’ room. Though places like the (now closed) Sioux City Stockyards were rarely a part of our children’s childhood memories, the local sale barn and area hog buy-

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orgive Everyone Everything” is the message of Reconciliation Park, on Riverfront Drive in downtown Mankato. The site commemorates Mankato’s infamous day — Dec. 26, 1862 — the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The hanging of the Dakota 38 marked the end of the U.S.Dakota War along the Minnesota River Valley in the fall of 1862. Originally, 303 were to be hanged for attacks upon white settlers, but President Abraham Lincoln, after careful review of trial transcripts, pardoned all but 39 Dakota. At the last moment, one more man was reprieved. In an attempt to show a desire to forgive but not forget the wounds of the past, Reconciliation Park was dedicated in 1997 with a Kasota stone buffalo statue and plaque. The 150th anniversary was commemorated in 2012 with a new memorial listing the Dakota 38 on one side and a poem and Dakota Prayer on the other side. Every Dec. 26, Dakota Americans travel by horseback to the site to remember, honor and heal. The memorial’s prayer is a call for understanding... Grandfather, Father, Creator Look down upon us Whatever works we do in a humble way In the future, when the children see them, they will understand And have knowledge For this reason, here at this gathering place, we have come Have pity on us and look!! Make us live in friendship, as a community!! All my Relatives ❖

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This column was written week and 57.5 cents below a for the marketing week endyear ago when they dropped ing Feb. 13. almost 13 cents, to $2.1050. The 500-pound Cheddar barThe U.S. Department of rels closed at $1.4850, up a Agriculture lowered its 2015 quarter-cent on the week milk production forecast and 57.75 cents below a year again from last month as ago. Only two cars of barrel slower growth in output per were sold on the week in the cow more than offsets faster spot market. The National herd expansion. USDA’s catMIELKE MARKET Dairy Products Sales Report tle report estimated dairy WEEKLY surveyed U.S. average block replacement heifers expected price hit $1.5398, down 1.8 By Lee Mielke to calve during 2015 were up cents, and the barrels averabout one percent from a aged $1.5179, up 0.6 cent. year ago, while the number of milk cows on Jan. 1 was one percent above 2014 ■ and the highest since 2009. Cheese pricing is viewed by many Fat-basis exports for 2015 were buyers as conducive to building invenunchanged from last month. Skimtory, according to Dairy Market News. solids exports were higher mostly on This week is much like last week in greater shipments of whey. Fat basis Midwest cheese plants, with very imports are higher on expectations of strong production and most plants greater cheese imports during 2015. operating at or near capacity. Regular For 2014, production, output per cow, buyers are able to cover orders from trade, price and stock estimates are their regular sellers. adjusted based on published data While some plants have lower sales through December. due to buyers pacing purchases to fill Product price forecasts for butter and current needs, even with weekly averwhey were higher, supported by strong ages having increased the last two demand and price strength to date. The weeks, that is not the mainstream situnonfat dry milk price was lower as ation, says Dairy Market News. strong competition in export markets is More plants report good sales to buyexpected to persist during the first half ers who are interested in holding more of 2015. The cheese price was uninventories. Ongoing inventory growth changed, but the range was narrowed. has two dimensions, retail inventory The Class III price was raised on and aging programs for cheddar and higher whey prices. Look for the 2015 parmesan. Abstract concerns remain average to range $16.30-$17 per hunand are discussed as to export chaldredweight, down from $22.34 in 2014 lenges and currency exchange issues and $17.99 in 2013. looking forward several months. But The Class IV price is down as a lower for the present, production levels and NDM price more than offsets a higher cheese sales seem comfortable to most manufacturers. butter price. It’s projected to average ■ $15.10-$15.90, down 55 cents from last month’s estimate and compares to Cash butter headed south this week, $22.09 in 2014 and $19.05 in 2013. shedding 8.5 cents by Wednesday but it ■ gained back a penny Friday to close at $1.72 per pound, down 7.5 cents on the Meanwhile, cash cheese prices saw little change this week at the Chicago week and five cents below a year ago. A lot of butter found its way to the CME, Mercantile Exchange. The 40-pound with 36 loads exchanging hands on the block Cheddar closed Feb. 13 at $1.53 week. NDPSR butter averaged $1.6287 per pound, down a half-cent on the

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MIELKE, from pg. 1B market is overstated. Retail print orders are good ahead of the Easter/Passover needs. Bulk butter demand is mostly light. Cream supplies are available and leading to more churning and demand into export channels has slowed as U.S. prices increase. Butter production is steady to higher. Additional milk and cream is moving to butter. Other butter producers are trying to balance output by not taking in outside cream. Butter holdings are light to moderate. Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk saw a fourth week of strength, finishing Friday morning at $1.15 per pound, up a nickel on the week and the highest spot price since Nov. 19. It was another big week of sales as well, with 44 loads exchanging hands on the week and that following last week’s 54 loads and 34 the week before that. NDPSR powder averaged $1.0194, up 4.7 cents and dry whey averaged 55.99 cents per pound, down 1.8 cents. ■ Cash cheese prices have been relatively steady of late, butter is falling, but nonfat dry milk is hot. I asked Matt Gould, analyst with the Dairy and Food Market Analyst newsletter, in Friday’s DairyLine to explain what’s happening in the cash dairy markets in Chicago. Cheese has two opposing forces, according to Gould. Domestic demand is very strong, he explained. “We had a milder winter and food service demand has held and may be up as much as six percent in January. So you have demand pulling on cheese, meanwhile on the opposite side we have cows ramping up seasonally in milk production, so we have a relative range there as those two battle it out.” Butter was steady for a long period of time with very few trades, he said, and then it jumped higher. “Psychologically, the market was motivated by Fonterra’s forecasting a drastic drought which brought buyers back into the market and that was compounded by the fact that futures moved with it so guys were buying and hedging and buying and hedging and that kept driving up the spot price,” said Gould. Regarding nonfat dry milk, Gould said we have seen a sizable number of loads traded at the CME, possibly even a record number, but “Powder is moving from weak hands to strong hands so powder inventories are extremely high and reportedly powder is even being stored in shipping containers in parking lots so those participants are coming to the market and transferring it to folks who have stronger hands, who have markets to access and ability to hold inventory.” Gould also reacted to a butter manufacturer who recently told him that “Fat is where it’s at.” What he means by that is that domestic butter demand has been very hot, with December disappearance up eight percent. “Retailers are passing on price decreases and consumers are loving it,” he concluded. See MIELKE, pg. 3B

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The following market analysis is for the week ending Feb. 13. CORN — Corn began the week with a small push higher on a slightly lower U.S. dollar and in preparation for the Feb. 10 U.S. Department of Agriculture monthly crop report. Once the report was released, corn began to ease lower. The recent $3.65 to $3.95 range for the March contract was left intact for the week. The cease-fire agreement scheduled to take effect Feb. 15 between Ukraine and Russia was seen in general as a negative price factor for corn and soybeans. Farmer selling slowed PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. once prices began to erode and St. Paul domestic basis levels firmed to attract bushels into the pipeline. Fresh market moving news was scarce as traders attention moved to the USDA Outlook Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 19-20. Let’s recap the Feb. 10 crop report. Turning first to the 2014-15 U.S. balance sheet, the Feed, Seed and Industrial category was cut 25 million bushels while the corn for ethanol use was raised 75 million bushels to 5.25 billion bushels. The decrease in FSI was associated with bigger dried distillers grains production and usage based on the larger ethanol production. The net effect was a 50-million-bushel reduction in carryout from 1.877 billion bushels to 1.827 billion bushels. The average estimate going into the report was for a 2million-bushel increase to 1.879 billion bushels. The average on-farm national price was narrowed a nickel on both ends to $3.40 to $3.90 per bushel. The ending stocks to use ratio fell from 13.8 percent to 13.4 percent. On the global scene, ending stocks showed a small

The first week of February has not changed the volatility in the livestock markets. The cattle and hog markets continued to experience rapid and sharp moves almost on a daily basis. Because of the extreme moves we have seen in the past, the future would more than likely contain further volatile moves in both. The cattle market for the most part has seen two different markets for quite some time. The cash market has been more positive while the futures market has been enveloped by a negative cast. The reason for the more positive cash market has been the lower number of available cattle for slaughter. On the other hand, JOE TEALE Broker the futures market has become concerned about the declining Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. demand for beef. This has resulted in massive long liquidation in the futures despite the fact of the cash market remaining relatively firm. With the futures market now very discount and oversold, the probability of a more positive price action in the futures prices may be expected for a short period. This should narrow the extremely wide basis that has been prevalent during the last couple of months. Although the expectations are that the live cattle prices will remain firm in the near term, it is not likely that prices will move to new all-time highs. Resistance that has been evident in past weeks will likely not subside completely which is reflective of consumer resistance to higher priced beef. As the basis narrows between cash and futures, producers are urged to take advantage of the wide positive basis as it exists now and move current inventory. For the longer term, producers should con-

As a grain producer, if you were asked, “How do you plan on getting through the next two to three years of potentially lower than break-even price levels” how would you answer? Perhaps you’re planning on improving your cost structure, including cutting input costs, land costs, and fixed costs. While likely a pretty common answer, it undoubtedly is not a quick fix. One of the keys to helping get your plan to come together is having adequate working capital in your business. How much working capital do you need? JOEL LARSON Working Capital = Current AgStar Director Credit Assets – Current Liabilities. The Blue Earth, Minn. amount varies, but it can typically be determined through three measurements. 1. Current Ratio (also known as Liquidity Ratio) = Current Assets/Current Liabilities If this is 1:1 or less (example $200,000 of current assets and $200,000 of current liabilities), it’s a pretty good indication that the operation is under some stress. It is likely hard to pay bills and conduct business if you are tight on cash or cannot convert current assets into cash quickly. It’s also hard to take advantage of good business deals, like prepaying on an input to get a discount, as they become available. If you have substantial amount of working capital in dollars and a current ratio of, say, 3:1, then that operation is most likely not under financial stress. 2. WC/AGI (Working Capital in $/Gross Revenues) This may be the best way to determine if you have enough working capital. It compares working capi-

See NYSTROM, pg. 6B

See TEALE, pg. 6B

See LARSON, pg. 6B

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Soybeans stairstep their way higher after report NYSTROM, from pg. 5B increase from 189.15 million metric tons in January to 189.6 mmt this month. The average estimate was 189.28 mmt. This week’s updated number is a significant change from last year’s 172.84 mmt carryout. By specific country, Argentine corn production gained 1 mmt at 23.0 mmt, Brazil was left unchanged at 75 mmt and Ukraine corn production jumped by 1.45 mmt to 28.45 mmt. The world ending stocks-to-use ratio is a heavy 30.9 percent. Corn prices eased lower in post-report trading before making a small comeback heading into Presidents Day weekend. The USDA also released baseline numbers that were unchanged from December and included: corn exports for 2015-16 of 1.9 billion bushel and climbing to 2.5 billion bushels by 2024-25; China corn imports growing from 0.4 mmt in 2015-16 to 7.2 mmt in 2024-25; U.S. corn acreage at 88 million acres in 2015 and growing by one million to 89 million acres by 2024-25; on farm prices fall to $3.40 per bushel in 2015-16. Their numbers suggest a 2015-16 U.S. carryout of 1.733 billion bushels. Weekly ethanol production supported USDA’s decision to raise the ethanol line, coming in with a 13,000 barrels per day increase at 961,000 barrels per day. Weekly ethanol stocks were near the record at 21.1 million barrels, up 140,000 barrels for the week, and the highest since June 2012. The stocks record is 22.7 million barrels. The buildup of ethanol stocks corresponds to talk that DDG supplies are backing up in the country. Weekly corn export sales were the highest in three weeks at 39.5

million bushels. Total export commitments at 1.3 billion bushels are running 4 percent behind last year. The USDA is projecting an 8.7 percent decline in year on year exports. Conab’s new Brazilian corn production number came in at 78.4 mmt, sharply higher than USDA’s 75.0 mmt forecast. The Rosario Grains Exchange pegged Argentina’s corn production at 23.5 mmt, just slightly higher than the USDA’s 23.0 mmt estimate. Hot, dry conditions in South Africa are cutting into their corn production. News reports indicate that up to 25 percent of their corn crop could be ruined. OUTLOOK: Attention will increasingly be turned to planting intentions as we approach spring and harvest weather in South America. The one weather spot to watch is South Africa, where their corn crop is threatened by hot, dry conditions. New crop corn prices may remain supported until we know more about planting intentions and yield potential. Basis levels were firm around the country as grower sales evaporated. March corn has moved into roughly a trading range of $3.70 to $3.95 per bushel. For the week, March corn closed 1 1⁄2 cents higher at $3.87 1⁄4 per bushel and December corn settled 3⁄4 cents higher at $4.17 1⁄2 per bushel. Remember we have a short trading week next week with the markets closed on Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day. Also on next week’s calendar: Mardi Gras and Carnival on Feb. 17; National Oilseed Processors Association crush on Feb. 17; China begins a week long holiday on the Feb. 18; USDA Outlook confer-

Hogs continue long downward slide TEALE, from pg. 5B sider protecting inventories on market strength. The hog market has continued its long slide to the lowest levels in price since November of 2009. The ample supply of inventory in the face of a strong U.S. dollar which has hampered export business has put pressure on prices for several months. Hog expansion has also contributed to the cautiousness of the packer to reach to accumulate more inventory, further pressuring prices at the live level. The positive is the fact that the pork cutout has

been fairly stable in recent weeks indicating good consumer demand for pork. The fact that the market is extremely oversold, combined with good demand for pork, should bring about some sort of price recovery in the near future. The chances of a long-term price recovery seem slim at best considering the increased supply of hogs. From a seasonal standpoint, there is usually a spring rally that normally lasts into the late spring period. Should this rally develop, then it would seem a prudent idea for producers to use this potential rally to protect inventories. ❖

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Have enough working capital? LARSON, from pg. 5B tal to the size of the business. For example, if you have $200,000 of working capital and your business produces gross revenue of $1 million, your WC/AGI would be 20 percent. At AgStar, anything less than 20 percent for a full-time farmer is considered a working capital deficiency and we would encourage these clients to improve or rebuild their working capital through profits or by other means. 3. Working Capital/Acre Farmed As a general guideline AgStar likes to see our fulltime grain producer clients (with APHs of greater than 185 bu./acre) have at least $250 working capi-

ence on Feb. 19-20. SOYBEANS — Soybeans stairstepped their way higher this week once the USDA report was behind us. The February report cut U.S. ending soybean stocks more than expected by raising imports 10 million bushels, the crush by 15 million bushels and exports by 20 million bushels to 1.790 billion bushels. The net effect was a drop in ending stocks of 25 million bushels from 410 million to 385 million bushels. The average trade guess was 398 million bushels and last year we were at a paltry 92 million bushels. The average national on-farm price range was left alone at $9.45 to $10.95 per bushel. On the world stage, Argentine production was increased 1 mmt to 56.0 mmt and Brazil was cut 1 mmt to 94.50 mmt. China’s soybean imports were up 0.6 mmt to 12.4 mmt. World ending stocks came in at 89.3 mmt, slightly lower than the 90.44 mmt estimate and versus last year at 66.58 mmt. Later in the week, Conab updated their Brazilian soybean production number from 95.9 mmt in January to 94.6 mmt, which is in line with the USDA’s new number. The Rosario Grain Exchange is pegging Argentine bean production at 58.8 mmt, well above the USDA’s estimate. In the USDA baseline update, unchanged from December, the following soybean observations were made: U.S. beans exports for 2015-16 of 1.82 billion bushels advancing to 1.845 billion bushels in 202425; Chinese bean imports increase from 76.7 in 201516 to 107.7 mmt in 2024-25; U.S. beans acres at 84 million acres in 2015-16, but falling to 79 million acres by 2024-25; on-farm prices fall to $8.50 in 2015-16. They forecast 2015-16 U.S. soybean carryout at 519 million bushels. Weekly export sales surpassed expectations at 27.4 million bushels. This brings total commitments to 1.696 billion bushels, running 7 percent ahead of last year. The USDA is forecasting an 8.6 percent increase in exports year on year. Late in the week, China stepped in to buy 100,000 metric tons of 201516 U.S. soybeans. OUTLOOK: While the USDA figures were friendly on paper compared to last month, we are still facing a huge U.S. carryout versus last year and record South American production. These factors kept prices in check for most of the week, until prices rallied going into Presidents Day weekend. Basis levels in the United States were firm as farmer selling dried up. A weak Brazilian real has encouraged grower selling in that country. Brazil’s bean harvest should be reaching its peak in the next week or two. Safras estimates the Brazilian farmer has sold 38 percent of their bean crop compared to 58 percent sold last year. March soybean support is $9.60 and resistance at $10.00 per bushel. If the upside is broken, $10.20 is the next target. March soybeans closed 17 cents higher this week at $9.90 1⁄2 and the November contract rallied 11 cents to settle at $9.71 per bushel. The January NOPA crush report will be released on Feb. 17. The pre-report estimate is 162.7 million bushels. The average estimate for soyoil stocks is 1.17 billion pounds. China will go on their New Year holiday in the middle of next week and last for a week. ❖

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Farm Service Agency farm programs, USDA disaster programs, and NRCS programs. Most producers that regularly participate in FSA farm programs are already in compliance with HELC and WC requirements, and have a Form AD1026 on file at FSA offices. Other producers need to file a Form-AD-1026 at FSA offices by June 1 in order to be eligible for crop insurance subsidies for the 2015 crop year. Crop insurance premiums for corn and soybeans without the federal subsidy would likely be 50-60 percent higher in many counties. Supplemental Coverage Option: The SCO crop insurance option is available in 2015 for corn, soybeans, and spring wheat in most major producing counties. SCO is only available to producers who choose the Price Loss Coverage option of the new farm program for 2014-15 by March 31 at county FSA offices. Producers that choose Ag Risk Coverage (ARC-CO or

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During the next few for the previous 10 years. weeks, many farm operators Use of the YE exclusion will will be finalizing their crop likely increase the crop APH insurance decisions for the on a farm unit for crop 2015 crop year. March 15 is insurance; however, there the deadline to purchase will be a higher premium crop insurance for the 2015 with the YE exclusion. Years crop year. Profit margins for in which the YE exclusion is crop production this year are utilized are not eligible for the tightest they have been the trend-adjusted yield for several years, which FARM PROGRAMS option for crop insurance. makes the 2015 crop insurCounties in several states By Kent Thiesse ance decisions even more are eligible for YE for corn critical. Producers have and soybeans for the several crop insurance drought year of 2012, in policy options to choose addition to other years from, including yield in some locations. Most counties in protection policies and revenue protec- southern and western Minnesota, tion policies, as well as several other except for the Red River Valley, are not group insurance policy options. There eligible for the YE exclusion in 2015 for are also several new crop insurance corn and soybeans; however, many cenoptions for 2015, associated with imple- tral and northern Minnesota counties mentation of the new farm bill. are eligible for the YE exclusion. Only a Farm bill crop insurance selected few counties in Iowa are eligiprovisions for 2015 ble for the YE exclusion for corn and Actual Production History Yield soybeans in 2015. To find out which Exclusion: The YE option allows spe- counties, crops, and years are eligible for cific years with low production to be YE, visit http://www.rma.usda.gov., the dropped from crop insurance APH yield RMA website. guarantee calculations. YE eligibility is Conservation Compliance: Begindetermined by the U.S. Department of ning with the 2015 crop year, producers Agriculture Risk Management Agency must be in compliance with USDA proon a county-by-county basis, and is visions for Highly Erodible Land Conbased on production losses in specific servation and Wetland Conservation in years. To be eligible for YE, a county order to receive federal subsidies for and contiguous counties, must have crop insurance premiums. This requirehad an annual average yield for a crop ment is similar to the HELC and WC in a given year that is 50 percent or requirements to receive benefits from more below the average county yield

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Use price calculations to estimate insurance payments THIESSE, from pg. 7B There are premiums for SCO insurance coverage; however the SCO premiums are subsidized at a rate of 65 percent by the federal government.

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level coverage; 11 percent SCO Coverage. • Expected Farm Revenue = 190bu./acre x $4.13/bu. = $784.70/acre • SCO Threshold (86 percent) = $784.70/acre x 0.86 = $674.84/acre • Farm-level Coverage (75 percent) = $784.70/acre x 0.75 = $588.52/acre • Maximum SCO Coverage (11 percent) = $784.70/acre x 0.11 = $86.32/acre • SCO County Guarantee (86 percent) = 180bu./acre x $4.13/bu. x 0.86 = $639.32/acre The final SCO payment is determined based on the final county level average yield times the RMA harvest price, compared to the county-level guarantee. The maximum SCO payment in this example is $86.32 per acre. Yield Protection insurance policies • YP policies provide protection from yield losses only. • The price guarantee for YP policies for corn is the average settlement price for December CBOT corn futures in February, and for soybeans is the average settlement price for November soybean futures in February. • Producers may select coverage ranging from 5085 percent of the APH to arrive at a yield guarantee. Soybean Example = 52bu./acre APH x .85 (85 percent) = 44.2bu./acre guarantee • Replant and prevented planting coverage applies to YP policies. • Indemnity payments are calculated by subtracting the harvest yield on a farm unit from the yield guarantee and multiplying times the YP market price minus the crop insurance premium. Soybean Example = 44.2bu./acre guarantee and 35bu./acre harvest yield (44.2bu./acre - 35bu./acre) = 9.2bu./acre x $9.58/bu. - $8/acre premium = $80.14/acre Revenue protection insurance policies • The RP and Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion (RPE) insurance policies function essentially in the same manner, except that the guarantees on RPE policies are not affected by harvest prices. Most corn and soybean producers utilize RP policies. • The yield guarantee (APH), farm unit determinations, insurance coverage selections (50-85 percent), replant, and prevented planting coverage for RP and RPE insurance policies are the same as for YP policies. • All RP prices are based on CBOT Futures prices and not cash prices. • The higher of the base price or the harvest price is used to calculate revenue guarantee per acre for RP policies, and the harvest price is also used to determine the value of the harvested crop for both RP and RPE policies. • For 2015, most Midwest corn and soybean producers will have the opportunity to utilize TrendSee THIESSE, pg. 9B

Compare crop insurance options by the bushel CBOT corn futures in October during the year of harvest. Limit = harvest price maximum for RP is limited to the base price x 200 percent (Example = $4.13/bu. base price x 2.00 = $8.26/bu. maximum) There are no restrictions regarding downside price movement. Soybeans Base price for RP and RPE policies is the average settlement price for November soybean futures during the

Table A: Comparison of YP and RP for Corn • APH • 75% YP bu. guarantee • 85% YP bu. guarantee • YP market price (Feb. 6 est.) • RP/RPE base price (Feb. 6 Est.) • 80% RP Minimum Guarantee

Insurance Type

190 bu./acre 142.50 bu./acre 161.50 bu./acre $ 4.13/bu. (CBOT Dec. Futures) $ 4.13 bu. (CBOT Dec. Futures) $ 627.76/acre

Estimated actual 2015 production (bu./acre) 190 175 160 145 130 Estimated insurance indemnity payment per acre (before premium deductions) 0 0 0 0 $ 51.63 0 0 $ 6.20 $ 68.15 $130.10 0 0 0 0 $ 57.76 $152.76

0 0 0 $ 15.26 $102.76 $190.26

0 0 0 $ 67.76 $147.76 $227.76

$ 35.00 $ 31.50 $ 47.76 $120.26 $192.76 $265.26

$110.00 $ 99.00 $107.76 $172.76 $237.76 $302.76

will be finalized on March 1, 2015. As of Feb. 6, 2015, the base prices are estimated at: Corn, $4.13/bu.; soybeans, $9.58/bu.; wheat, $5.89/bu. • Corn Loss Example with an 80 percent RP insurance policy (enterprise units): (190bu./acre APH; 160bu./acre harvest yield; $4.13/bu. CBOT base price; $3.50/bu. CBOT harvest price; $10/acre premium) See THIESSE, pg. 10B

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YP (75%) YP (85%) RP (80%) (CBOT harvest price/bu.) $ 5.00 $ 4.50 $ 4.00 $ 3.50 $ 3.00 $ 2.50

month of February. Harvest price for RP policies is the average settlement price for November CBOT corn futures in October during the year of harvest. Limit = harvest price maximum for RP is limited to the base price x 200 percent. (Example: $9.58/bushel Base Price x 2.00 = $19.16/bushel maximum) There are no restrictions regarding downside price movement. • 2015 YP, RP and RPE Base Prices

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THIESSE, from pg. 10B Adjusted APH yield endorsement, which has proven to be quite favorable. • Following are details on RP price calculations for corn and soybeans: Corn Base price for RP and RPE policies is the average settlement price for December CBOT corn futures during the month of February. Harvest price for RP policies is the average settlement price for December

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Table B: Comparison of YP and RP for Soybeans • APH • 75% YP bu. guarantee • 85% YP bu. guarantee • YP market price (Feb. 6 Est.) • RP/RPE base price (Feb. 6 Est.) • 80% RP minimum guarantee

Insurance Type

Estimated actual 2015 production (bu./acre) 50 45 40 35 30 Estimated insurance indemnity payment per acre (before premium deductions) 0 0 0 $ 38.32 $ 86.22 0 0 $ 40.24 $ 88.14 $136.04 0 0 0 0 0 $ 48.53

0 0 0 0 $ 38.53 $ 83.53

$ 19.20 $ 17.60 $ 16.00 $ 38.53 $ 78.53 $118.53

$ 79.20 $ 72.60 $ 66.00 $ 83.53 $118.53 $153.53

$139.20 $127.60 $116.00 $128.53 $158.53 $188.53

These tables were developed by Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst, and are for example only. Actual crop insurance calculations will vary depending on location, endorsements, etc.

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YP (75%) YP (85%) RP (80%) (CBOT harvest price/bu.) $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 $ 9.00 $ 8.00 $ 7.00

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View crop insurance with risk management in mind THIESSE, from pg. 9B Revenue guarantee = 190bu./acre x $4.13/bu. x .80 = $627.76/acre Harvested crop value = 160bu./acre x $3.50/bu. = $560/acre Indemnity payment = $627.76/acre - $560/acre $10acre = $57.76/acre If the coverage level in the previous example is increased to 85 percent, the revenue guarantee is increased to $667. Assuming a harvested crop value of $560 per acre and a premium cost of $21 per acre, the resulting indemnity payment would be $86 per acre. Bottom Line on 2015 crop insurance decisions • Crop insurance premium reductions for 2015. 2015 crop insurance premiums for most coverage levels of corn and soybeans will likely be lower than comparable 2014 premium levels, due to lower insurance guarantees for 2015. • View crop insurance decisions from a risk management perspective. How much financial risk can you handle if there are greatly reduced crop yields due to potential drought and weather problems in 2015, and/or lower than expected crop prices? RP crop insurance policies serve as an excellent risk management tool for these situations. See Tables A and B for comparison examples of comparable YP and RP policies. • There are a wide variety of crop insurance policies and coverage levels available. Make sure you

How much financial risk can you handle if there are greatly reduced crop yields due to potential drought and weather problems in 2015, and/or lower than expected crop prices? RP crop insurance policies serve as an excellent risk management tool for these situations. are comparing “apples to apples” when comparing crop insurance premium costs for various options or types of crop insurance policies, including the new SCO option, and recognize the limitations of the various crop insurance products. • In most instances, utilize the TA-AYP and YE Endorsements for 2015 (where available). Many producers will be able to enhance their insurance protection for 2015 by utilizing either the TA-APH or YE option, with only slightly higher premium costs. Using the TA-APH endorsement is a good crop insurance strategy for most eligible corn and soybean producers. • Know the limitations when utilizing ARP or SCO policies. ARP or SCO policies may become somewhat

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attractive due to significantly lower premium costs compared to traditional RP policies. However, the ARP and SCO policies are based on county-wide production and revenue losses, and do not necessarily cover losses from isolated storms or crop damage that affect individual farm units. • Take a good look at the 85 percent coverage levels, especially if you are using enterprise units with RP insurance policies. Most Midwest corn and soybean producers will be utilizing a minimum of 80 percent RP coverage for 2015. In many cases, the 85 percent coverage level offers considerably more protection, with a modest increase in premium costs. Many producers will be able to guarantee $650-$700 per acre for corn, and $400-$450 per acre for soybeans at 85 percent coverage levels. • Where to get more information on 2015 Crop Insurance alternatives. A reputable crop insurance agent is the best source of information to find out more details of the various coverage plans, to learn more about the SCO option and TA-APH yield endorsement, to get premium quotes, and to help finalize 2015 crop insurance decisions. • Following are some good websites with crop insurance information: • University of Illinois FarmDoc: http://www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/cropins/index.asp • Iowa State Univ. Ag Decision Maker: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ • USDA RMA: http://www.rma.usda.gov/ 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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KIMBALL, MN 320-398-3800 ST. MARTIN, MN 320-548-3285 TRACTORS 4WD

TRACTORS 4WD Continued

TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued

Challenger MT855B, '07, 4420 hrs ........................................$210,000 JD 9630T, '10, 2765 hrs ........................................................$227,500 JD 9560R, '14, 545 hrs ..........................................................$309,900 JD 9560R, '12, 320 hrs ..........................................................$320,000 JD 9560RT, '14, 540 hrs ........................................................$344,900 JD 9560RT,'14, 595 hrs ..........................................................$342,500 JD 9560RT, '14, 610 hrs ........................................................$342,500 JD 9560RT, '14, 670 hrs ........................................................$338,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 660 hrs ........................................................$335,000 JD 9560RT, '12, 1005 hrs ......................................................$309,500 JD 9560RT, '12, 1040 hrs ......................................................$319,500 JD 9430T, '08, 3270 hrs ........................................................$199,000 JD 9330, '11, 435 hrs ............................................................$239,500 JD 9200, '98, 5130 hrs ............................................................$81,900 NH T9.560, '11, 480 hrs ........................................................$215,000 NH TJ325, '05, 10,125 hrs........................................................$69,500 Steiger KM-280, '84, 8400 hrs ................................................$19,500 Steiger Panther, '89, 11,190 hrs ..............................................$69,500

CIH TMII, 60.5’ Field Cult...........$56,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘14, 235 hrs. ......$185,000

CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 930 hrs. ......$339,900

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CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 815 hrs. ......$210,000

CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 1235 hrs. ....$289,000 CIH 535 Quad, '09, 2980 hrs ..................................................$235,000 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1860 hrs ..................................................$265,000 CIH 535 Quad, '07, 1955 hrs ..................................................$271,500 CIH 530 Steiger, '07, 2425 hrs................................................$199,000 CIH 500 Quad, '12, 1005 hrs ..................................................$295,000 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1430 hrs ..................................................$300,000 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1575 hrs ..................................................$289,900 CIH 500 Quad, '05, 3900 hrs ..................................................$198,000 CIH 485 Quad, '10, 1425 hrs ..................................................$225,000 CIH 485HD Steiger, '10, 1000 hrs ..........................................$219,900 CIH 485 Steiger, '10, 1600 hrs................................................$226,500 CIH 485 Quad, '09, 2650 hrs ..................................................$245,000 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 2030 hrs ..................................................$270,000 CIH STX480, '06, 3110 hrs ....................................................$182,500 CIH 480 RowTrac, '14, 410 hrs ..............................................$360,000 CIH STX450Q, '02, 4980 hrs ..................................................$164,500 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 895 hrs..................................................$235,000

CIH 340 Mag, '13, 290 hrs......................................................$239,000 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 560 hrs......................................................$234,000 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 950 hrs......................................................$225,000 CIH 340 Mag, '12, 775 hrs......................................................$225,000 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1865 hrs....................................................$198,500 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1880 hrs....................................................$199,000 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2110 hrs....................................................$197,500 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2725 hrs....................................................$196,500 CIH 335 Mag, '11, 995 hrs......................................................$189,500 CIH 335 Mag, '10, 2310 hrs....................................................$160,500 CIH 335 Mag, '09, 2055 hrs....................................................$160,000 CIH 335 Mag, '09, 2135 hrs....................................................$165,500 CIH 335 Mag, '08, 3770 hrs....................................................$144,900 CIH 335 Mag, '08, 3510 hrs....................................................$144,900 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 470 hrs......................................................$229,500 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 815 hrs......................................................$210,000 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 1175 hrs....................................................$210,000 CIH 315 Mag, '12, 1865 hrs....................................................$190,000 CIH 315 Mag, '11, 1535 hrs....................................................$172,500 CIH 310 Mag, '14, 410 hrs......................................................$207,500 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 2210 hrs....................................................$168,500 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 4620 hrs....................................................$145,500 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 1975 hrs....................................................$164,500

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

CIH 290 Mag, ‘13, 430 hrs. ......$209,000

CIH 400 Steiger, ‘12, 540 hrs. ....$239,500 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 1820 hrs................................................$199,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '09, 1790 hrs................................................$199,500 CIH 400 Steiger, '12, 540 hrs..................................................$239,500 CIH 380 Steiger, '07, 2360 hrs................................................$180,000 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 1105 hrs................................................$228,950 CIH 350HD Steiger, '11, 795 hrs ............................................$198,000 CIH STX275, 3815 hrs ............................................................$105,000 CIH 9380Q, '99, 1945 hrs ......................................................$104,500 CIH 9380, '96, 5335 hrs ....................................................call for price CIH 9370, '00, 6705 hrs ..........................................................$82,000 Challenger 755C, '10, 1535 hrs ..............................................$182,500

CIH 225 Mag, '14, 105 hrs......................................................$169,000 CIH 215 Mag, '08, 1405 hrs....................................................$119,500 CIH 190 Mag, '11, 1915 hrs....................................................$115,000 CIH 190 Mag, '09, 3790 hrs....................................................$109,500 CIH 180 Mag, '13, 1995 hrs....................................................$124,500 CIH 215 Puma, '11, 3100 hrs ..................................................$99,000 CIH 200 Puma, '11, 600 hrs ..................................................$139,500 CIH 180 Puma, '08, 2105 hrs ..................................................$83,500 CIH MXM155, '05, 2685 hrs ....................................................$56,500 CIH 140 Maxxum, '13, 1500 hrs ..............................................$80,000 CIH 140 Pro, '09, 590 hrs ........................................................$75,000 CIH MXU135, '06, 4240 hrs......................................................$56,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, '11, 1320 hrs ..............................................$89,000 CIH JX95, '06, 3440 hrs ..........................................................$33,500 CIH 7220, '94, 10,735 hrs ........................................................$59,500 CIH 7120, '92, 10,380 hrs ........................................................$57,500 CIH 7120, '91, 7380 hrs ..........................................................$54,900 JD 9630T, '10, 2765 hrs ........................................................$227,500 JD 9200, '00, 4150 hrs ............................................................$96,900 JD 8410T, '01, 5655 hrs ..........................................................$85,000 JD 8360RT, '13, 340 hrs ........................................................$265,000 JD 8345RT, '10, 1115 hrs ......................................................$231,000 JD 8345RT, '10, 1475 hrs ......................................................$225,000 JD 8335RT, '12, 1390 hrs ......................................................$239,500 JD 8335RT, '11, 1725 hrs ......................................................$209,500 JD 8320RT, '10, 905 hrs ........................................................$209,500 JD 8320RT, '10, 1600 hrs ......................................................$209,500 JD 8100, '96, 5500 hrs ............................................................$69,500 JD 7400, '95, 6380 hrs ............................................................$45,900 Kubota M9660, '13, 400 hrs ....................................................$41,750 NH T8040, '10, 1145 hrs ........................................................$169,500 NH T8010, '08, 2095 hrs ........................................................$119,500 NH 8.360, '11, 2050 hrs ........................................................$180,000 NH T7.210, '11, 740 hrs ........................................................$117,500

TRACTORS 2WD CIH 7130, '89, 5720 hrs ..........................................................$34,500 CIH 5120, '90, 7100 hrs ..........................................................$19,900 CIH 75C, '14..............................................................................$30,500 Case 2590, '78, 6090 hrs..........................................................$14,900 Case 1490, 5000 hrs ..................................................................$5,500 IH 966, '74, 5000 hrs..................................................................$9,750 AC 185, '76, 6205 hrs ................................................................$5,500 JD 6200L, '95, 7100 hrs ..........................................................$24,000 JD 5520, '04, 2435 hrs ............................................................$25,350 JD 5065E, '13, 25 hrs ..............................................................$21,000 JD 4000, '71, 9000 hrs ............................................................$13,500 NH 8670, '95, 6475 hrs ............................................................$52,500 NH T5070, '08, 1100 hrs ..........................................................$35,500

COMPACT TRACTORS/RTV’s

CIH MX305, '06, 2785 hrs ......................................................$143,500 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 405 hrs......................................................$197,500 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 695 hrs......................................................$199,000 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 160 hrs......................................................$209,900 CIH 290 Mag, '13, 430 hrs......................................................$209,900 CIH 290 Mag, '13, 515 hrs......................................................$195,000 CIH 290 Mag, '12, 900 hrs......................................................$179,000 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 750 hrs......................................................$177,500 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 1780 hrs....................................................$169,500 CIH MX285, '04, 5145 hrs ......................................................$106,000 CIH 280 Mag, '14, 235 hrs......................................................$185,000 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 2435 hrs....................................................$152,500 CIH 275 Mag, '06, 1570 hrs....................................................$140,000 CIH MX270, '01, 3200 hrs ........................................................$94,900 CIH MX270, '01, 8210 hrs ........................................................$59,900 CIH MX270, '99, 6935 hrs ........................................................$66,900 CIH 260 Mag, '12, 395 hrs......................................................$165,000 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 2130 hrs....................................................$148,900 CIH MX240, '99, 7080 hrs ........................................................$63,500 CIH MX240, '99, 7220 hrs ........................................................$58,500 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 335 hrs......................................................$179,900 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 725 hrs......................................................$179,500

NO. MANKATO, 507-387-551 PLANTING & SEEDING Cont

CIH 1260, 36R22 ....................

TRACTORS AWD/MFD CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1155 hrs ..................................................$335,000 CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1545 hrs ..................................................$325,000 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 930 hrs ....................................................$339,900 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 850 hrs ....................................................$339,900 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1150 hrs ..................................................$339,000 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1200 hrs ..................................................$315,000 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1295 hrs ..................................................$338,500 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 3100 hrs ..................................................$249,500 CIH 550 Quad, '13, 605 hrs ....................................................$315,000 CIH 550 Quad, '13, 960 hrs ....................................................$329,000 CIH 550 Quad, '12, 880 hrs ....................................................$315,000 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 1765 hrs ..................................................$279,500 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1235 hrs ..................................................$289,000

SPRING TILLAGE Continued

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Jinma LM-284, '07, 340 hrs ......................................................$5,800 JD 855, '96, 2030 hrs ................................................................$8,900 Kubota B2710HSD, '04, 1070 hrs ............................................$13,900 Kubota B2620, '10, 85 hrs ........................................................$16,400 Kubota B2320HSD, '11, 125 hrs ..............................................$18,500 Kubota BX2650HSDC, '13, 55 hrs ............................................$34,500 Kubota BX2230, '04, 410 hrs......................................................$8,395 Kubota BX1800DD, '00, 1670 hrs ..............................................$5,500 MF 1533, '08, 960 hrs ..............................................................$24,000 Artic Cat 1000 XTZ, '10, 715 miles ............................................$6,700 Artic Cat 700EFI, '11, 1450 hrs ................................................$13,000 Coleman HS500, '13, 85 hrs ......................................................$7,900 Kawasaki 3010 Mule, 1685 hrs ..................................................$4,995 Kawasaki 3010 Mule, '08, 4550 hrs............................................$7,250 Kawasaki 650, '06, 600 hrs ........................................................$4,500 Kubota RTV1100, '08, 120 hrs..................................................$15,500 Kubota RTV1100, '07, 850 hrs..................................................$14,250 Polaris Ranger 800EFI, '08, 1745 hrs ........................................$7,999 Polaris 500 EFI, '07 ....................................................................$3,975

SPRING TILLAGE (2) CIH TM 200, 60.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $44,500 (2) CIH TM 200, 50.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $47,500 CIH TM 200, 46.5' ACS Fld Cult................................................$60,000 CIH TM 200, 44.5' ACS Fld Cult................................................$59,500 (4) CIH TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $56,500 (2) CIH TMII, 54.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $49,000 CIH TMII, 52.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$43,000 (5) CIH TMII, 50.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $33,500 (2) CIH TMII, 48.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $33,500 CIH TMII, 46.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$33,500 (2) CIH TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $45,900 (3) CIH TMII, 40.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $39,500 CIH TMII, 38.' Fld Cult ..............................................................$29,900 CIH 4800, 37' Fld Cult ................................................................$6,900

CIH 4800, 22' Fld Cult ................................................................$9,500 DMI TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$33,500 (2) DMI TMII, 54.5' Fld Cult ....................................starting at $32,500 DMI TMII, 46.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$29,500 DMI TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$32,750 DMI TMII, 38.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$17,900

CIH 900, 6R30 ............................................................. IH 800, 8R30 ............................................................... JD DB44, 24R22 ......................................................... (2) JD 7200, 16R30 ................................................sta JD 1780, 15R31 ........................................................... JD 1770NT, 16R30....................................................... JD 1770, 16R30 ........................................................... (2) JD 1760, 12R30 ................................................sta

CIH 1240, 24R20 .................... CIH TMII, 50.5’ Field Cult...........$33,500 JD 2210, 64.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$78,500 JD 2210, 55.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$54,900 (2) JD 2210, 54.5' Fld Cult ......................................starting at $58,900 JD 2210, 52.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$73,500 (7) JD 2210, 50.5' Fld Cult ......................................starting at $35,500 JD 2210, 49.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$59,900 (3) JD 2210, 45.5' Fld Cult ......................................starting at $35,000 (2) JD 2210, 44.5' Fld Cult ......................................starting at $39,000 JD 2210, 32.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$31,500 JD 985, 50.5' Fld Cult ..............................................................$23,000 JD 985, 49.5' Fld Cult ..............................................................$22,000 JD 980, 50' Fld Cult ..................................................................$23,000 JD 960, 44.5' Fld Cult ................................................................$8,900 Krause 5635-50 Fld Cult ..........................................................$49,900 NH ST250, 36.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$32,500 Sunflower 5631, 45' Fld Cult ....................................................$10,900 Sunflower 5055, 44' Fld Cult ....................................................$29,500 Wilrich 3400, 50' Fld Cult ..........................................................$7,500 Wilrich Excel, 27.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$17,500 (2) Wilrich Quad 50.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $29,500 Wilrich Quad, 45' Fld Cult ........................................................$49,500 Wilrich Quad, 44.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$17,500 Wilrich QuadX, 42' Fld Cult ......................................................$29,000 CIH 183, 12R30 Row Crop Cult ..................................................$4,000 CIH 183, 8R30 Row Crop Cult ....................................................$2,950 CIH 3900, 33' Disk....................................................................$17,000 CIH 370, 25' Disk......................................................................$46,900 CIH RMX340, 34' Disk ..............................................................$37,700 CIH 330, 42' Disk......................................................................$68,900 (8) CIH 330, 34' Disk ..............................................starting at $43,000 CIH 330, 31' Disk......................................................................$42,500 (4) CIH 330, 25' Disk ..............................................starting at $39,500 JD 635, 33' Disk ......................................................................$19,900 JD 635, 32' Disk ......................................................................$20,500 JD 230, 20' Disk ........................................................................$3,950 Kewanee 1020, 20' Disk..............................................................$3,900 Krause 8200 Disk......................................................................$43,900 Summers 30" Super Disk ..........................................................$36,900 (2) Wishek 862NT, 26' Disk ....................................starting at $54,900 Glencoe SF4300 Combo Mulch ..................................................$4,950 JD 2310, 45' Combo Mulch ......................................................$54,950 (8) CIH 110, 50' Crumbler ........................................starting at $9,000 CIH 110, 45' Crumbler ..............................................................$14,500 DMI 45' Crumbler ......................................................................$9,500 DMI 40' Crumbler ......................................................................$9,850 Kewanee 1600, 36' Crumbler......................................................$4,995 Riteway 45' Crumbler ..............................................................$12,900 CIH 181, 20' Rotary Hoe ............................................................$2,500

PLANTING & SEEDING CIH 1265, 36R22 ....................................................................$239,500 (4) CIH 1260, 36R22..............................................starting at $179,000 CIH 1260, 36R20 ....................................................................$178,900 (6) CIH 1250, 24R30..............................................starting at $105,900 (10) CIH 1250, 16R30..............................................starting at $79,000 CIH 1250, 12R30 ......................................................................$65,000 CIH 1240, 24R22 ....................................................................$114,000 CIH 1240, 24R20 ....................................................................$129,900 (2) CIH 1240, 16R30................................................starting at $55,000 CIH 1225, 8R30 ........................................................................$36,000 (2) CIH 1220, 8R30..................................................starting at $39,500 CIH 1220, 6R30 ........................................................................$37,500 CIH 1200, 32R22 ......................................................................$59,900 (2) IH 1200, 24R22..................................................starting at $45,900 CIH 1200, 12R30 ......................................................................$67,000

Kinze 4900, 16R30....................................................... Kinze 3600, 12R24....................................................... Kinze 2200, 12R30....................................................... White 8816, 16R30 ..................................................... White 8200, 12R30 ..................................................... White 8180, 16R30 ..................................................... White 6722, 18R22 .....................................................

SPRAYERS SELF-PROPELL

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Hagie STS-12, ‘12, 90’ boom .... CIH SPX3200B, '01, 3825 hrs ..................................... Ag Chem 1074SS, '07, 2200 hrs ................................. Ag Chem 854 Rogator, '02, 2080 hrs ......................... Ag Chem 854 Rogator, '99, 4140 hrs ......................... Ag Chem 664, '94, 3240 hrs ....................................... Hagie STS12, '12, 550 hrs ........................................... JD 4830, '09, 525 hrs ................................................. Miller 5240HT, '13, 190 hrs ......................................... Miller 4365, '10, 825 hrs ............................................. Miller 4365, '09, 2055 hrs ........................................... Miller 4240HT, '10, 2005 hrs ....................................... Miller Condor A75, '08, 1740 hrs................................. Rogator 1084SS, '09, 2380 hrs ................................... Rogator 884, '09, 2415 hrs ......................................... Rogator 854, '98, 3490 hrs ......................................... Rogator 854, '97, 5125 hrs .........................................

SPRAYERS PULL-TYPE

Demco 1200 Nav ......................................................... Fast 9500, 1850 Gal ..................................................... (2) Hardi Commander, 1200 Gal ..............................sta Hardi CM1500 ............................................................. Hardi NP1100, 90' ....................................................... Hardi Nav 1000 Gal ..................................................... Redball 690, 2000 Gal ................................................. Redball 680, 1600 Gal ................................................. Redball 680, 1350 Gal ................................................. (2) Redball 670, 90' ................................................sta Redball 670, 88'........................................................... Spray Air 3600, 120' ................................................... (2) Summers Ultimate, 90' ......................................sta (2) Top Air 1600, 120' ............................................sta Top Air 1200 Gal .........................................................

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inued

$179,000

...............$7,500 ...............$2,500 ...........$155,000 arting at $26,500 .............$39,500 .............$59,900 .............$39,500 arting at $30,900

GLENCOE, MN 320-864-5531

ALDEN, MN 507-874-3400 HAY EQUIPMENT Claas 8700, '04, 2005 hrs ........................................................$98,500 NH H8080, '11 ..........................................................................$89,000 JD R450, '12, 695 hrs ............................................................$106,000 NH H8060, '12, 850 hrs ............................................................$93,500 (4) CIH DC132, 13' MowCond ................................starting at $27,900 CIH DCX101 MowCond ............................................................$19,900 CIH SC412 MowCond ................................................................$7,500 (2) Claas 9100C MowCond ......................................starting at $58,000 Claas 8550C MowCond ............................................................$54,000 Claas 8400RC MowCond ..........................................................$55,000 JD 946, '04 MowCond ..............................................................$18,500 Krone 9140EV, 30' MowCond ..................................................$44,000 NH H7230 MowerCond ............................................................$15,500 NH 1475, 14' MowCond............................................................$16,000 NH 1431 MowCond ..................................................................$13,500 (2) NH 316, 16' MowCond ......................................starting at $29,900 CIH MDX81 Disc Mower ............................................................$6,900 Kuhn GMD800 Disc Mower ........................................................$7,900 Kuhn GMD700HD Disc Mower....................................................$9,500 Everest 5700C Rotary Mower ....................................................$1,995 Kuhn GMD400 Rotary Mower ....................................................$7,000 Landpride AFM4211 Rotary Mower ..........................................$12,500 Landpride FDR2584 Rotary Mower ............................................$3,000 Landpride RCF2072 Rotary Mower ............................................$2,500 Woods BW1800Q Rotary Mower ..............................................$17,000 (2) Gehl WM2109 Wind Merg....................................starting at $9,800 JD HM1212 Wind Merg ............................................................$21,500 Kuhn MM300 Wind Merg..........................................................$19,500 Millerpro 7916 Wind Merg..........................................................$9,500 (5) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg................................starting at $26,500 Oxbo 14-16 Wind Merg ............................................................$49,000 Phiber SM848 Wind Merg ........................................................$28,500 Rowse 8' Wind Merg ..................................................................$6,500 H & S BF12HC Rake....................................................................$5,950 Pottinger 185A Rake ................................................................$15,000

$129,900

...........$119,900 .............$75,500 .............$22,500 .............$86,500 .............$45,500 .............$62,500 .............$17,900

LED 19

SKID LOADERS/EXCAVATORS/TLB

.$259,000

.............$79,000 ...........$136,000 .............$65,500 .............$69,900 .............$37,500 ...........$259,000 ...........$219,900 ...........$269,000 ...........$245,000 ...........$199,500 ...........$159,000 ...........$149,000 ...........$149,500 ...........$149,500 .............$46,000 .............$37,500

SKID LOADERS/EXC./TLB Cont.

Case SR200, ‘12, 1330 hrs. ......$31,900 Case 90XT, '00, 4680 hrs..........................................................$16,900 Case 60XT, '04, 3095 hrs..........................................................$16,000 Case 60XT, '04, 3430 hrs..........................................................$16,200 Bobcat S300..............................................................................$34,900 Bobcat S185, '11, 520 hrs ........................................................$29,500 Bobcat 773, '00, 960 hrs ..........................................................$16,500 Deere 328, '04, 4135 hrs ..........................................................$21,900 Deere 326D, '12, 355 hrs..........................................................$36,900 Deere 323D, '13, 240 hrs..........................................................$48,500 Deere 260, '02, 3920 hrs ..........................................................$16,750 Deere 250, '00, 8840 hrs ..........................................................$12,900 Gehl 7810, '10, 1860 hrs ..........................................................$39,500 Gehl 5640E, '08, 3900 hrs ........................................................$19,900 Gehl 5640, '04, 3900 hrs ..........................................................$19,900 Gehl 5635, 2580 hrs ................................................................$14,500 Gehl 5240E, '11, 725 hrs ..........................................................$28,900 Gehl 5240E, '11, 2775 hrs ........................................................$22,900 Gehl V330, '12, 640 hrs ............................................................$42,500 Gehl V330, '12, 910 hrs ............................................................$38,900 Kubota SVL90-2HC, '12, 1375 hrs............................................$47,500 Kubota SVL90-2HC, '12, 1650 hrs............................................$42,900 Mustang 2700V, '09, 730 hrs....................................................$29,900 NH LX565, '96, 3280 hrs ............................................................$8,900 Groomer BR180MP, '02, 2145 hrs............................................$37,000

MISCELLANEOUS (2) Alloway 20' Shredder ..........................................starting at $5,500 Alloway 15' Shredder ................................................................$11,500 Balzer 2000, 20' Shredder ........................................................$13,900 Brillion FS-1806-1 Shredder ....................................................$10,500 JD 520 Shredder ......................................................................$12,900 JD 220, 20' Shredder..................................................................$9,900 Loftness 360, 30' Shredder ......................................................$17,500 Loftness 180, 15' Shredder ........................................................$7,900 Wilrich 22' Shredder ................................................................$12,900 Woods 522CD6K Shredder ......................................................$18,900 Woods S20CD, 20' Shredder ......................................................$5,900 (2) Meyer 4620, 20' Forage Box ..............................starting at $18,500 (4) CIH 600 Forage Blower ........................................starting at $1,250 Alloway 1410 Auger ....................................................................$2,250 Buhler 856, 8x56 Auger ..............................................................$1,950 Feterl 12X72 CSWD Auger ..........................................................$8,500 Hutch 10x60 Auger ....................................................................$6,500 Mayrath 10x52 Auger..................................................................$1,450 Sudenga 12x61 Auger ..............................................................$10,500 Westfield MK130 Auger ............................................................$17,500 Westfield MK 10x71 Auger ........................................................$6,250 Meyer 3954T Manure Spreader ................................................$14,500 Meyer 435 Manure Spreader ....................................................$17,900 Artsway 5165, 165 bu Grinder Mixer ........................................$22,000 Hiniker Big Ox 10' Blade ............................................................$3,995 Buhler 9' Loader ........................................................................$7,500 Gnuse F40 Loader ......................................................................$2,800 Demco 650 Grav Box ................................................................$10,500 Demco 365 Grav Box ..................................................................$6,500 DMI 280 Grav Box ......................................................................$2,850 Killbros 500 Grav Box ................................................................$4,200 Killbros 385, 400 bu Grav Box ....................................................$5,300 Parker 2500, 300 bu Grav Box....................................................$2,800 Parker 505, 550 bu Grav Box....................................................$14,900 Balzer 1250 Grain Cart ..............................................................$57,000 (2) Brent 1594, 1500 bu Grain Cart ........................starting at $75,000 (2) Brent 1194 Grain Cart ........................................starting at $41,500 Brent 1082 Grain Cart ..............................................................$36,900 Brent 882, 850 bu Grain Cart ....................................................$35,000 Brent 776 Grain Cart ................................................................$18,900 Brent 744, 750 bu Grain Cart ....................................................$18,500 Brent 572R Grain Cart ..............................................................$14,750 Brent 470 Grain Cart ................................................................$11,500 (2) Brent 420 Grain Cart ............................................starting at $7,950 Demco 850 Grain Cart ..............................................................$26,500 EZ Trail 710, 700 bu Grain Cart ................................................$13,900 J & M 1150-22D Grain Cart ......................................................$42,500 J & M 1050, 1000 bu Grain Cart ..............................................$32,000 J & M 875 Grain Cart................................................................$28,500 J & M 620, 620 bu Grain Cart ..................................................$13,500 J &M 525-14 Grain Cart............................................................$13,900 Killbros 1810 Grain Cart............................................................$19,900 Killbros 1400, 750 bu Grain Cart ..............................................$18,000 (3) Kinze 1050 Grain Cart ........................................starting at $38,900 Killbros 690 Grain Cart..............................................................$10,500 Parker 510, 500 bu Grain Cart ..................................................$11,500 Unverferth 8000, 800 bu Grain Cart..........................................$16,900 (3) Unverferth 5000 Grain Cart ..................................starting at $9,800

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.............$14,900 .............$34,900 arting at $29,500 .............$23,900 .............$23,500 ...............$7,500 .............$24,600 .............$17,900 .............$16,500 arting at $16,500 .............$13,500 .............$29,700 arting at $18,500 arting at $32,500 .............$29,500

Case SV300, ‘12, 2180 hrs. ...... $33,900 Case SR250, '11, 1550 hrs ......................................................$29,000 Case SR220, '12, 240 hrs ........................................................$35,500 Case SR220, '12, 700 hrs ........................................................$36,900 Case SR220, '12, 785 hrs ........................................................$33,900 Case SR220, '11, 3060 hrs ......................................................$27,000 Case SR200, '13, 490 hrs ........................................................$34,500 Case SR200, '13, 1245 hrs ......................................................$32,750 Case SR200, '13, 1500 hrs ......................................................$34,500 Case SR200, '13, 1660 hrs ......................................................$27,400 Case SR200, '13, 1980 hrs ......................................................$27,400 Case SR200, '12, 1330 hrs ......................................................$31,900 Case SR200, '11, 1300 hrs ......................................................$30,000 Case SR175, '11, 2920 hrs ......................................................$18,500 Case SV300, '12, 2100 hrs ......................................................$34,900 Case SV300, '11, 435 hrs ........................................................$41,900 Case SV300, '12, 2180 hrs ......................................................$33,900 Case SV300, '11, 1635 hrs ......................................................$36,900 Case SV300, '11, 2270 hrs ......................................................$37,500 Case SV250, '13, 1210 hrs ......................................................$34,900 Case SV250, '12, 3005 hrs ......................................................$29,500 Case SV250, '11, 1170 hrs ......................................................$30,500 Case SV250, '11, 1330 hrs ......................................................$29,000 Case TR270, '12, 280 hrs ........................................................$39,500 Case TR270, '11, 1775 hrs ......................................................$31,900 Case 1845C, '91, 5080 hrs ........................................................$9,000 Case 1835C, '89, 1755 hrs ........................................................$6,900 Case 445CT, '06, 1630 hrs........................................................$35,500 Case 440-3, '08, 2100 hrs ........................................................$26,900

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BALERS CIH RB564 Rnd Baler................................................................$25,500 CIH RB561, 5x6 Rnd Baler..........................................................$9,950 CIH RS561, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................................$10,750 Claas 355 UNI Rnd Baler ..........................................................$36,000 Claas 280RC Rnd Baler ............................................................$19,500 Claas 255 UNI Rnd Baler ..........................................................$31,000 JD 854 Rnd Baler......................................................................$26,900 JD 568 Rnd Baler......................................................................$27,000 NH BR760 Rnd Baler ................................................................$22,600 NH 688 Rnd Baler ....................................................................$13,500 NH 648 Rnd Baler ......................................................................$9,900 CIH LB334 Rec Baler ................................................................$75,000 (3) CIH LB333 Rec Baler..........................................starting at $59,000 (2) NH BB940A Rec Baler ........................................starting at $49,500

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We have extensive lists of Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. Land Investors & farm buy100% financing w/no liens ers throughout MN. We alor red tape, call Steve at ways have interested buyFairfax Ag for an appointers. For top prices, go with ment. 888-830-7757 our proven methods over thousands of acres. WANTED: 14' diameter Serving Minnesota grain bin & 15' diameter Mages Land Co & Auc Serv grain bin. 507-479-0680 www.magesland.com 800-803-8761 Grain Handling Equip 034 Real Estate Wanted

021 FOR SALE:Used grain bins, floors unload systems, stiWANTED: Land & farms. I rators, fans & heaters, aerhave clients looking for ation fans, buying or selldairy, & cash grain operaing, try me first and also tions, as well as bare land call for very competitive parcels from 40-1000 acres. contract rates! Office Both for relocation & inhours 8am-5pm Monday – vestments. If you have Friday Saturday 9am - 12 even thought about selling noon or call 507-697-6133 contact: Paul Krueger, Ask for Gary Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, SW Suburban WANTED: Looking for Used Office, 14198 Commerce Stormor EZ Dry, 24'-30'. Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN 507-276-2073 55372. paulkrueger@edinarealty.com Farm Implements 035 (952)447-4700

36 Ft Great Plains #6536 (2006) Series 7 Discovator/Finisher w/ 5 Bar Hi-Residue Drag (5 Section Fold), Very Good. 2010 Farm King 13x36 Hay & Forage Equip 031 Auger for Elec Motor. 319347-6138 Can Deliver FOR SALE: JD 5400-5830 & 6000 & 7000 series forage harvesters. Used kernel 851 NH round baler, 970 Gehl 16' chopper box on tandem processors, also, used JD wagon. $2,000/ea/OBO. 71540 knife Dura-Drums, & 364-2568 drum conversions for 5400 & 5460. Call (507)427-3520 Allis WD 45 tractor, WF, 3 pt www.ok-enterprise.com conversion, new paint, exc. cond.; JD 1½ hp eng., OH'd, painted, on trucks, $1,050; Maytag 2 cyl. eng., $250; long 3 pt. backhoe, good cond., $2,850; Oliver sgl. shk. subsoiler on rubber, $450. 507-235-5815 WANTED: Land For Rent in South Central Minnesota. 320-583-6983

Case Skid loader 1825, water cooled, very good; Gravity Wagons: Special: Parker, 600 bu, $7,500; J&M, Parker 2600, Barje wagon; Feterl 8-55 auger; JD 16' disc; Ford 800, 45hp. Plus More! Peterson Equipment New Ulm MN 507-276-6958 or 6957 FOR SALE: (2) AC black 4x30 CHs, F mounts; Case 770 dsl, NF; Ford 5000 dsl, 8spd; '69 Ford F600 truck, box & hoist; Case 5x18 semi mount plow; Case 4-16s 3pt plow; JD 4 btm #125 3pt plow; '63 Case 730 dsl com, WF; Case 20' tandem disc; Case 230 baler; Dahlman potato digger. 507-525-5556

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FOR SALE: 40' Case IH field cultivator #4900, very good shape, field ready; 20' gooseneck livestock trailer. 507-427-3561 FOR SALE: CIH 183 8RN 30” cultivator, FF, RS, very good condition, shedded, $2,500; Feterl 7”x41' auger on transport, good condition, $700. 320-328-5794 FOR SALE: Gehl 10' 2365 discbine, 540RPM, bought new, $7,950; 3 bar drag to fit on 20' disc, $450. 952-4461120 FOR SALE: John Deere Wheel & suitcase weights. 165-450-1500 lbs rear wheel wgts. Also JD 7000/8000 Series front suitcase wgts avail. 507-789-6049

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FOR SALE: JD Gator 620I '89 JD 5730 SP Chopper, Ro- '77 JD 401B, same as 2030, Cash IH 8940 MFD $41,500. Case IH 7150 MFD $33,000. excellent shape, 330 hrs, ind ldr, 62HT dsl, 3pt, tary Screen, 4 Spd Hydro 40 Case IH 7140 MFD $29,000. $8,000. 320-979-6313 LPTO, reverser trans, 2400 knife cutterhead, Iron Case IH 7130 2 WD $28,500. hrs, gd cond, $7,250; Oliver Guard, $23,500. 715-667-5353 FOR SALE: New Idea 3739 Cash IH 7110 2 WD $28,000. 880 gas, WF, LPTO, NI ldr, manure spreader, 390 bu, Case IH 9270, 4 remotes, Coming in Case IH 7120. runs good (PS weak), tandem axle, end gates, Case IH 7230. JD 8410 $3,295. 320-543-3523 20.8-42s 70%, 12spd manual, poly floor, single beater, MFD. (608)987-2373 radar, 9000 hrs, serviced, good clean condition. 5077730 JD, MFD, IVT trans, $34,500. 475-1600 Green Star ready, 177hp, FOR SALE: CIH 260 MagCase IH 7130, 2WD, 3 renum Tractor, 1300 hours, sharp, dependable, $89,900. motes, 3pt, PTO, 18-42 duFord TW35 MF WD 7505 hrs 750 auto steer, 3 PTOs, du(715)572-1234 als at 60%, fresh OH, 8600 $28,500; triple hyd-new als, all around 50" tires, fulhrs, new paint, nice, style air cond, new 525/85 ly loaded. (507) 430-5144 $33,500. R38 rear tires Michelinincluding duals, new 16.9x28 Case IH 8910, 2WD, 3 remotes, dual PTO, 3pt, 14.9front tires Michelin rock 46s at 70%, automotive box-both PTO shafts compaint, 9000 hrs, all re-condiplete OH at 6350 hrs tioned, must see, $47,500. 2/22/2006, new clutch & All units field ready. checked over at 7250 hrs www.kruegerdiesel.com 10/24/2012. Very good trac507-327-0858 tor. DEMCO 365 gravity box w/factory divider FOR SALE: '51 A JD, pa$6,750 w/roll tarp-Sudenga rade or plow; '38 A JD w/ brush auger 12T running road gear, parade or plow; gear w/385/65R22.5 truck '38 B JD, mechanically pertires, lights-very nice cond. fect, needs paint. 507-831JD 980 32 1/2 field cult 1308 $15,500. Walking tandems all around, knock off shovels 70%, 3 bar harrow, exc ★★★★★★★★★★★★ cond. Call 320-221-0319

JD 1760 12x30 flex planter, 3 bu boxes, Yetter trash whippers, hyd fold, $22,750; JD 568 round baler, net & twine wrap, hyd pickup, lg tires, $17,900; JD 328 small sq baler w/ 40 bale thrower, $5,900; JD 637 37' rock flex disc w/ JD harrow, $23,500; 14.9x46 band duals, 50% rubber, $1,250. 320-769-2756 JD 7000, 6RN planter, no fertilizer, $5,000; 8', 3pt, PTO, $1,250; 8x32 auger, 5hp motor, like new, $1,200. 507330-3945 JD 8300 12' grain drill, DD w/ grass box. Very clean & exc cond. Miller Pro 1100 hay rake, good condition. 715-669-7376

Schwartz 150 bu bunk feeder wagon, reconditioned, w/ 20” wheels; Smidley hog & sheep scale; Used Smidley hog feeders; JD #33 spreader, VG Sorensen's Sales & Rentals Hutchinson, MN We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910

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THURSDAY, MAR. 5, 2015 - 10 AM LAMBERTON COMMUNITY CENTER 101 2ND AVE E, LAMBERTON, MN

Directions to Land: From Lamberton, go North on Co. Rd.

6 for 6 miles to Co. Rd. 4, turn West for 4 miles to Co. Rd. 7 (Garden Ave), turn South for 1 mile, land begins on the South East corner of the intersection. This property will sell in 1 parcel: 160.76 deeded acres in Waterbury Twp., Section 30, with approx. 148.79 ac. tillable and approx. 7.45 CRP land. Prodex Rating of 91.7. Red Rock Central School Dist. #2884. In Case of Severe Weather Listen to 860 AM KNUJ at 8:30 the Morning of the Auction for Postponement & Rescheduling Info. Blizzard Date is Friday, March 6, 12 p.m. Noon.

OWNERS: MARION ROLLOFF & BETTY TREBESCH Listing Auctioneer: Joe Maidl, Lic #52-003, 507-276-7749 Broker: Matt Mages, Lic #08-14-004, 507-276-7002 Broker/Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service, LLC. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: MAGESLAND.COM

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NH BR780 round baler, twine wrap, auto tie, hyd pickup, $5,750; '11 Case IH MDX31 3pt disk mower, 5 drums, like new, $3,900; NH 258 rake, $2,350; NH 1475 16' haybine, 2300 Series head, $5,500; JD 401C dsl tractor w/ cab, ldr, 3pt & 540 PTO, $6,500; Winco 35K PTO generator, $1,950; 10' 3pt blade, hyd tilt & turn, $2,250. 320769-2756

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Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair Repair-Troubleshooting Sales-Design Custom hydraulic hose-making up to 2” Service calls made. STOEN'S Hydrostatic Service 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360

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Hesston stacker & mover, good condition, Priced reasonable; 16' cattle trailer, homemade & good shape; 60' Kewanee elevator. 507340-0967

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IH 466 Hot Farm Pulling En- IH Cub Cadet 782 Diesel NEW AND USED TRACTOR McCormick MTX150, 9230 FOR SALE: Loftness 20' gine, P-Pump, GT42 Turbo, Puller Project, 102 Rear, stalk chopper, semi mountHrs, 4WD, Front end cab PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, Can Hear Run, $9,500/OBO. Vogul Clutch, Includes new ed, good condition, $4,500. suspension, also 3PT. Call 55, 50 Series & newer trac715-644-0122 VZ 21 Turbo, $2,500/OBO, 507-744-2472 715-669-7376 tors, AC-all models, Large 715-644-0122 Inventory, We ship! Mark IH 856 diesel, WF, 18.4x38 JD 6620 Side Hill Combine, Heitman Tractor Salvage Harvesting Equip 037 rear tires, 3 pt., dual PTO, JD 720 dsl, electric start, 4WD, Parts Machine, no 715-673-4829 good tires, NF, kept inside. runs great, $7,500. 507-259motor, $2,500/OBO; JD 630 (2) BRENT #540 Wagons Call 715-289-3836 9583 10' Hay Head fits 5000 se(550 Bu) w/ Truck Tires ries choppers, $5,500. 715(Good Tires) (RED) Shed667-5353 ded, Real Nice. H&S 20 Ft Big Bale Feeder on Wheels. 319-347-6676 Can Deliver

THINK SPRING !! HAYMAKER SPECIAL ! *New Holland BR780A Baler,

mega-wide pickup, flotation tires, moisture monitor, net & twine, bale command, low bales

*2013 Maschio Wheel Rake, 12-wheel high capacity

*Hesston 1170 Mower Conditioner, swing tongue, one steel one rubber roll, Excellent Condition

25,000 package deal (Baler, Rake & Mower)

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New Idea 323 1R corn picker, FOR SALE: Great Plains excellent condition, $2,400. 2SF 30 drill w/ grass seed (651)583-2219 attachment, $8,500/OBO. 612-490-4171 Planting Equip 038 FOR SALE: IH 5400 20' soyDeutz-Allis corn planter no bean special, SI belts, w/ till, dry fertilizer, insectiElk Creek cart, $10,800. 612cide, trash whippers, 6R30" 390-2643 4 sets of plates, $5,000/OBO. 651-380-3734 FOR SALE: JD 1750, 6R30”, conservation planter, dry FOR SALE: '97 Kinze model fert., trash whippers, JD 2000 8R30” w/ interplant 250 pop. monitor, always units, trash whippers, has shedded, very clean. 320liq fert tanks & insecticide 963-3812 or 612-240-1279 boxes on planter, very clean, always shedded. 507JD 7200 Cons. 4RN corn 456-1868 planter dry fert., finger FOR SALE: '97 White 6700 meters & bean cups JD 100 18R - 22" planter, mounted, monitor, $5,800. 715-667vertical fold, Sunco row 5353 openers, liquid fertilizer, dry insecticide, 3000 Monitor, nice. (507) 430-5144

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CIH 260 Magnum tractor, Loaded, Like New ..............................$142,500 JD 930, 30’ flex head ..................$4,750 JD 510 ripper, 7-shank ................$9,500 IH 720 plow, 7-18” ......................$5,500 CIH 3900, 30’ disk ....................$19,500 CIH 4700, 481⁄2’ field cult. ............$7,250 Melroe 36’ multiweeder ..............$1,750 Alloway-Woods 20’ stalk shredder, pull type....................................$7,500 EZ Trail 860 grain cart, red ......$17,500 Unverferth 470 grain cart ............$6,500 J & M 350 bu. wagon ..................$2,700

Westfield 1371 auger w/swing hopper walker, PTO ................$6,500 Hutch 8x60 swing hopper, Nice..$3,000 Hesston 1170 mower conditioner ..................................................$5,700 NH BR780A baler, Loaded ........$12,000 ‘13 Maschio 12 wheel high capacity rake ..........................................$8,500 ‘13 SS-400 tender, scale ..........$21,500 White 6700, 18R22” planter ......$16,500 Donahue 37’ 4-axle machinery trailer ..................................................$3,500

REAL ESTATE AUCTION- LIVE & ONLINE Located at: N1593 10th St. Plum City, WI 54761 Directions: From Plum City take Cty. Rd. U 3.4 miles to 170th Ave. then east 1.6 miles to 10th St. Then south .3 miles to property

MONDAY, MARCH 16 @ 6PM Open Houses: Fri., Feb. 27 from 3-5pm, Sat., March 7 from 10am - 12noon & Mon., March 16 from 4-6pm REAL ESTATE: Certified organic farm on 30+ acres. Complete with a 30x40 pole shed, 28x88 barn, 20x20 green house w/walk-in cooler and a 4bed/2bath home. Farm is MOSA certified. REAL ESTATE TERMS: 10% nonrefundable earnest money sale date, personal checks accepted, with balance due in cash before closing, 30-45 days. Sold “as is where is” without any warranties or guarantees from sellers. Real Estate Taxes will be prorated at closing. Sale subject to seller confirmation. May be sold prior to auction.

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WINTER SPECIALS SNOW EQUIPMENT

Land Pride SB51-51”, 3 pt.. snowblower, manual chute........................................................................$3,175 Land Pride SB1064-64”, 3 pt. snowblower, hyd. chute, skidshoes ................................................................$3,625 Land Pride SB2584-84”, 3 pt. snowblower, hyd. chute, skidshoes ................................................................$4,534 Walco 50”, 3 pt., manual chute & deflector................$1,375 Ariens 6 hp walk behind, electric start, chains ..............$300 Land Pride 6’, 7’ & 8’, 3 pt. blades on hand..................CALL 3 pt. mtd. rear scoop, push or pull ................................$175

NEW EQUIPMENT SPECIALS

Paquea 50 & 80 bu. manure spreaders ........$3,500/$3,800 Ramrod stand on skidloader, 500 lb. capacity ..........$12,000 Artsway 10”x34’, 540 PTO, truck auger ....................$3,800 Land Pride 3 pt. backhoe BH2584, 18” bucket ..........$8,000 Land Pride 3 pt. mtd., 48”, rear discharge mower ........$800

EQUIPMENT

Polaris 500 ATV, 4WD, dsl., automatic ........................$2,900 ‘92 Ford 2910, 3 cyl. dsl., 4WD, 3500 hrs., ROPS ......$8,975 ‘98 NH 1530, compact dsl., 21 hp., 2WD, 9x3 trans., 1650 hrs. ................................................................$7,250 Ford 900, gas, narrow front, 5 spd., heat houser........$2,975 Allis Chalmers WD, gas, narrow front, good tin & rubber, 12 volt......................................................................$1,375 Kubota F2560, 2WD, dsl., commercial front mounted mower ....................................................................$8,000 10 ton running gear ..................................................$1,175 10 hp gas generator ....................................................$575 Bush Hog 2000 hyd. loader, Ford mounts, new bucket & cyls.......................................................................$1,175

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Port-A-Hut Shelters: • All Steel Shelters for Livestock & Other Uses 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 • Loading Chute • 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 • Bunk Feeders • Bale Wagons • Bale Thrower Racks • Flat Racks for big sq. bales • Self-locking Feeder Wagons • Fenceline Feeders • Several Types of Bale Feeders DR® POWER EQUIPMENT • Field & Brush Mowers • Roto-Hog Power Tillers • Stump Grinders • Log Splitters • Chippers

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‘’13 JD 4720, 671 hrs, MFWD, 66 hp, 16.9x24, 2 hyds ........$37,900

‘13 JD 5075E, 1534 hrs, MFWD, 75 hp, 16.9x28, 2 hyds..............$36,000

‘13 JD 5100E, 2948 hrs, MFWD, 100 hp, 18.4x30, 2 hyds ..........$38,000

‘12 JD 6125R, 345 hrs, MFWD, 138 hp, 460-85R38, 3 hyds, ldr $108,000

‘13 JD 6170R, 763 hrs, MFWD, 170 hp, 380-90R50, 3 hyds ....$129,000

‘09 JD 7130, 480 hrs, MFWD, 121 hp, 480-80R38, 3 hyds, ldr ..$89,900

‘13 JD 7200R, 412 hrs, MFWD, 200 hp, 380-90R50, 4 hyds ......$177,000

‘12 JD 7230R, 788 hrs, MFWD, 230 hp, 480-80R46, 4 hyds ......$179,900

‘11 JD 7430, 4045 hrs, MFWD, 166 hp, 480-80R42, 3 hyds, ldr.$110,000

‘96 JD 8100, 5105 hrs, 2WD, 160 hp, 14.9R46, duals, 4 hyds............$59,000 ‘05 JD 8120, 2050 hrs, MFWD, 170 hp, 380-54, duals, 5 hyds ........$120,900 ‘02 JD 8220, 7205 hrs, MFWD, 190 hp, 380-90R50, duals, 4 hyds ..$104,000 ‘14 JD 9510R, 167 hrs, 4WD, 510 hp, 800-70R38, duals, 5 hyds............CALL ‘13 JD 9560R, 731 hrs, 4WD, 560 hp, 800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds ....$332,000 ‘79 CS/IH 2290, 8457 hrs, 2WD, 129 hp, 20.8-38, duals, 3 hyds ........$11,900 ‘66 JD 3020, 2WD, 71 hp, 16.9-34, loader, 1 hyd ..................................$8,200 ‘13 Cat Challenger, 832 hrs, Track, 285 hp, 30” belts, 5 hyds ..........$247,500

‘11 JD 8285R, 300 hrs, MFWD, 285 hp, 380-90R50, 4 hyds ......$206,000

‘13 JD 8335R, 723 hrs, MFWD, 335 hp, 380-90R54, 5 hyds ......$250,000

‘13 JD 8360R, 548 hrs, MFWD, 360 hp., 380-90R54, 5 hyds. ....$285,000

‘01 JD 8410, 6881 hrs, MFWD, 235 hp, 18.4-46, duals, 4 hyds....$95,900

‘79 JD 8640, 4450 hrs, 4WD, 275 hp, 20.8-38, 3 hyds ..............$21,900

‘13 JD 9460R, 372 hrs, 4WD, 800-70R38, 5 hyds ............$295,000

‘12 JD 9510R, 371 hrs, 4WD, 510 hp, 76x50..................................CALL

‘14 JD 9510R, 126 hrs, 4WD, 510 hp, 800-70R38, duals, 5 hyds ..CALL

‘12 JD 9530T ..................CALL FOR BEST PRICE!

‘13 JD 9560R, 176 hrs, 4WD, 560 hp, 850-42, 4 hyds ............$333,000

‘13 JD 9560RT, 598 hrs, TRACK, 560 hp, 36”, 4 hyds............$345,000

‘10 JD 9630, 958 hrs, 4WD, 530 hp, 800-70R38, 4 hyds ............$277,000

JD 1710, 16R30, 1.6 bu seed box, K&M bar ..............................$29,900

‘06 JD 1770, 24R30, CCS, liquid fert ..........................................$117,900

‘01 JD 1770NT, 16R30, vacuum, 3.0 bu, fert............................$60,000

‘13 JD 1770NT, 24R30, CCS, front fold ............................$165,000

‘12 JD 1790, 3600 hrs, 24R30, CCS, Seedstar ............................$124,000

‘09 JD DB44, 24R22, CCS, Seedstar ..........................................$144,900

‘09 JD DB60, 24R30, Seedstar 2, fert ......................................$154,500

‘13 JD DB66, 36R22, CCS, row command ..........................$236,000

‘94 JD 980 Field Cult, 36’6”, 7” shovels, harrow ..............$14,900

‘08 JD 2210 Field Cult, 50.5’, 101 shanks, harrow..............$55,000

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‘04 CIH 2388, RWA - $89,500

TILLAGE

‘10 CIH 435 Quad, 600 hrs. - $255,000 ‘11 CIH 550 Quad, 2600 hrs., PTO, 36” tracks - $219,500 ‘11 CIH 315 w/Soucey tracks, 610 hrs. - $224,500 ‘11 CIH 885, 2WD, cab, New TA28 loader - $19,900

CIH Tigermate II, 44’ - $28,500 CIH 1200, 16-30 pivot, bulk fill - $69,500 JD 1760, 12-30, insect - $34,500 Used Liq. fert. attach for Kinze 3200, Complete - $2,950

‘95 CIH 2166 - $42,900 ‘08 CIH 7010 - $159,500 ‘10 CIH 7088 - $197,500

‘14 CIH 550 Quad, 475 hrs., Rental Return - $319,500 New Bush Hog 2815 rotary cutter - Invoice: $16,500

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• Power Graders • Power Wagons • Leaf & Lawn Vacuums • Versa-trailers • GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu. EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT • Taylor-Way 7’ rotary cutter • Sheep & Calf Feeders • Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. • Steel Bale Throw Racks w/ Steel Floors • Peck Grain Augers • MDS Buckets for Loaders & Skidloaders • Powder River Livestock & Horse Equipment • Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’ • EZ Trail Wagons Boxes & Bale Baskets • Taylor-way 3 way dump trailer • MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor • 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 • Fainting goats & min. donkeys Lorenz & Walco Snowblowers-PTO & Skidsteer Models

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‘’05 JD 4720, 276 hrs, MFWD, 66 hp, 1 hyd, loader ............$28,000

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WANTED: Preferred JD FOR SALE: 48 1/2' CIH 4700 Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, Brand New, 12'-$6,500; 14'8R30” planter, fold up, liqGlencoe 7400; Field Cults Field Cultivator, double $7,000; 16'-$7,500; 24'uid fert, 2nd choice, dry fert. under 30': JD 980, small fold, field ready. Also, $14,000; 32'-$16,500; 42'763-444-4005 Call after 8pm grain carts & gravity boxes Melroe 36' Multiweeder, 3 $19,500. Any size available. 300-400 bu. Finishers under rank. (507) 430-5144 715-296-2162 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chopTillage Equip 039 pers; Nice JD 215 & 216 FOR SALE: CIH 3900 30' flex heads; JD 643 corn040 Disk, new 22" blades and Machinery Wanted (2014) 35 Ft Great Plains heads Must be clean; JD bearings 500 acres ago with Turbo-Max (500 Acres). corn planters, 4-6-8 row. Summers 104 3-bar drag, All kinds of New & Used Also 24 Ft Turbo-Max 715-299-4338 farm equipment – disc chis$22,000. (507) 430-5144 (2014) 900 Acres (Hyd To els, field cults, planters, Turn Blades 0-6 Degrees) soil finishers, cornheads, Both Have Warranties. FOR SALE: JD 2800 5 bottom variable width plow, feed mills, discs, balers, Dealer 319-347-6282 We $2,500. 612-490-4171 Trade/Deliver Anywhere haybines, etc. 507-438-9782

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Gregson 1000 gal., 60’ boom, Target Boom, Raven 440, 12.4x38 tires ..................................................................$20,000

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TJOSVOLD EQUIPMENT Sales & Service • West Hwy. 212 — Granite Falls, MN 56241 800-337-1581 • 320-564-2331 • After Hours (320) 212-4849 www.tjosvoldequip.com

‘10 NH 74C, 30’ flex head......................................$24,900 RENTAL RETURNS ‘05 NH CR940, 800 tires singles, 1395 hrs., y/m ..$99,900 ‘14 NH T9.530 4WD, 710/70R42 duals, PTO, 300 hrs. ‘01 NH 96C, 8 row 30” corn head, Loaded............$25,900 ....................................................................................Call ‘00 NH 996, 8 row 30” w/K&M chopper ‘14 NH CR8090, 620/80 R42 duals, 200 hrs., loaded ..Call ..............................................$39,950 Reduced $31,900 ‘14 NH 880 CF, 46’ flex draper ....................................Call (3) ‘98 NH 973, 25’ flex head ........................From $7,900 ‘94 NH TR87 combine, 305-32, 3500 hrs., Nice!..$39,900 TRACTORS & SKIDS NH 974, 10R22” cornhead ....................................$12,900 ‘09 NH T8020 Super Steer, MFWD, 1900 hrs., 480/80R46 duals ..............................................Coming In (2) NH 974, 6R30” cornhead, Nice! ........................$6,900 ‘06 Harvest Tech 4308C, 8/30” chopping cornhead ‘13 NH T9560, 4WD, 800/70R38 duals, 275 hrs., PTO ............................................................................Call ............................................................................$27,900 ‘06 NH TC55, MFD w/loader, 1300 hrs. ................$24,900 Westfield MK100-71GLP auger, swing hopper........$3,995 ‘03 Buhler 2425, 710/70R38 duals, 425 hp. ......$101,900 Westfield WR80x61 PTO auger, Nice! ....................$2,900 ‘89 Deutz 5215, MFWD, diesel w/425 loader ..........$8,900 ‘10 Parker 624 grain cart ......................................$17,900 ‘87 Ford 2910, 2WD, 4147 hrs., w/loader ..............$8,900 Brent 420 grain cart ................................................$7,900 Allis Chalmers D17 Series 3 w/loader ....................$6,900 ‘97 DMI 530B, 5-shank ripper ..............................$17,900 ‘99 NH TV140, bi-dir., 5600 hrs., w/7614 loader TILLAGE/PLANTING/HAY 4 grapple bucket ..................................................$51,900 NEW Unverferth 18’ & 22’ Rolling Reels, On Hand ....Call ‘08 NH L170, NH SSL, 1350 hrs., cab, heat, ‘13 Degalman LR7651, Demo’d (held-over) ........$39,900 hyd. Q.A. ..............................................................$22,900 ‘13 Great Plains 40’ Turbo Max vertical tillage ‘82 Versatile 835, 4WD, 18.4R38 duals................$22,900 ..............................................$79,900 Reduced $74,900 ‘04 NH LS170 Skid, 1669 hrs., cab, heat, ‘11 Loftness 240 Semi-Mtd Shredder w/tow hitch hyd. Q.A. ..............................................................$18,900 ............................................................................$23,900 ‘88 Ford TW35, MFWD, 3900 hrs., duals..............$29,900 ‘09 Krouse Dominator 4850-21 ............................$40,900 ‘90 Ford 8830, MFWD, 4875 hrs., 14.9R46 duals, ‘07 Parker 838, grain cart w/tarp ..........................$22,900 Recent OH ............................................................$36,900 ‘11 NH H6750, 7 disc mower ..................................$8,500 ‘90 NH LS255, dsl. skid steer w/bucket ..................$6,900 ‘05 Great Plains 50’ Crumbler ..............................$14,900 ‘05 NH L170, cab, heat, hi flow, 2100 hrs. ............$22,900 ‘04 Wil-Rich 957 DDR, 5 shank (30” sp.) ripper ‘13 MDS RK500 Roto-King Bale Shredder for Skid w/harrow ..............................................................$17,900 ..............................................................................$7,500 ‘98 NH 617 Disc Mower w/shock Pro Hubs ............$4,900 NEW Virnig 101” S.S.L. Snow Buckets w/Bio Edge ‘89 NH 855, round baler, Sharp! ............................$5,900 ..............................................................................$1,995 ‘93 DMI Tigermate, 45’ f. cult & harrow ..............$15,900 ‘93 JD 7300, 12 row 30 planter ............................$13,900 HARVEST ‘00 NH 678 round baler, A.T.W...............................$10,900 ‘01 NH TR99, 18.4R42 duals, 1703 sep. hrs., Field Ready, (2014 - $30K in repairs) ..................$69,900 NEW Virnig 48” Pallet 1Forks ..............................$795 ea. ‘12 NH CR8090, 620/80R42 duals, 600 sep.hrs. $265,000 ‘95 DMI Tiger-Mate 38 ⁄2’ field cult. w/ harrow ......$16,900 ‘91 NH TR96, RWA, 420/80R46 duals ..................$29,900 ‘10 Wilrich 957 DDR, 9 shank ripper w/3 bar harrow ‘93 NH 974, 8R30” cornhead ..................................$7,900 ............................................................................$31,900 ‘13 Parker 605 wagon w/tarp, Hold-Over ..............$16,900 Parker 450 wagon w/covers, brakes & float tires ....$6,250 (2) NEW Parker AWS Head Trailers, 42’ ................$6,999 ‘08 Parker HT36 head trailer....................................$3,995 Friesen 220 seed tender w/Honda gas eng., (3) ‘11 NH 99C, chopping corn head, 8R30” ..................................................................From $60,900 & tarp/cover ..........................................................$7,995 (3) ‘10 NH 74C, 35’ flex head ......................From $27,900 Visit Us At: www.tjosvoldequip.com

Top Air 1600 gal., 120’ boom, inductor, Raven 450, 380x46 tires, hyd. pump, adj. axle ..............................$60,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 120’ boom, 380x46 duals, Raven 450, Ht control ......................................................................$55,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 132’ boom, 22” duals, Raven 450, hyd. pump ....................................................................$53,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 120’ boom, Raven 450, hyd. pump, rinse tank, 14.9x46 tires................................................$33,000 Broyhill 1500 gal., 80’ boom ..........................................$30,000 Broyhill 1500 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 450 ......................$29,500 Brandt 1600 gal., 90’ boom, adj. axle, 46” tires ..........$29,000 Schaben 1600 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 450, inductor, rinse tank ......................................................................$22,000 Sprayer Specialties 1250 gal., 80’ boom, 12.4x46 tires, Raven 440......................................................................$20,000 Sprayer Specialties 1250 gal., 80’ boom, Raven 450, hyd. pump ....................................................................$20,000 Sprayer Specialties 1000 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 450, foamer............................................................................$19,000 Red Ball 670, 1200 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 450, hyd. pump ....................................................................$19,000 Gregson 1000 gal., 90’ boom, 20” plumbing, Raven 440, hyd. pump, rinse tank, 72-120” adj. axle, 13.6x38 tires ......................................................................................$18,000 Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ X-fold boom, Raven 440 ............$17,000 Red Ball 670, 1200 gal., 90’ boom ................................$17,000 Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ X-fold boom, Raven 440, hyd pump ......................................................................$16,000 Spraymaster 1000 gal., 80’ boom,, hyd. pump, rinse tank, Raven 440, 88-120” adj. axle, 13.6x38 tires ................$14,000 Red Ball 680, 1000 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 440, hyd. pump, 380x90x46 tires - (Choice of 2) ....................................$13,000 Great Plains 1000 gal., 80’ Top Air X-fold boom, Teejet control, hyd. pump, 120” axle, 13.6x38 tires ..............$12,500

USED AUGERS

(3) Westfield MK13x111 GLP (Choice) ..........................$21,000 Westfield MK FLex 13x71 GLP ......................................$20,900 Wheatheart 13x19 LP ....................................................$15,000 Westfield MK13x71 GLP ................................................$14,650 (3) Westfield MK13x91 GLP (Choice) ............................$12,300 Westfield MK13x71 GLP ................................................$12,000 Westfield MK10x91 GL ..................................................$10,000 Farm King 13x85 ..............................................................$9,500 Westfield MK13x91 GLP ..................................................$9,500 Westfield MK10x81 GLP ..................................................$9,000 Farm King 13x70 LP ........................................................$9,000 Westfield MK13x81 GLP ..................................................$8,500 (8) Westfield MK13x71 GLP (Choice) ..............................$8,000 Sudenga 12x72 w/hopper................................................$7,000 Sudenga 10x72 ................................................................$7,000 Westfield MK10x61 GLP ..................................................$6,500 Westfield MK10x61 GLP ..................................................$6,500 (2) Westfield MK10x71 GLP (Choice) ..............................$6,500 Westfield W13x51 SD ......................................................$6,500

(2) White Feterl 10x76 w/swing hopper (Choice)............$6,200 White Feterl 10x76 ..........................................................$6,000 Feterl 12x72 ......................................................................$6,000 Sudenga 12x66 SD ..........................................................$5,900 (2) Westfield MK10x71 GLP (Choice) ..............................$5,800 Peck 10x71 LP..................................................................$5,500 White Feterl 10x66 ..........................................................$5,500 Farm King 10x70 ..............................................................$5,500 Hutchinson 10x70 LP w/mover ......................................$5,500 Westfield MK10x71 GLP ..................................................$5,500 White Feterl 10x88 w/mover............................................$5,500

SNOWBLOWERS

New Hitchdoc 10’ triple auger ......................................$13,500 New Hitchdoc 9’ triple auger ........................................$12,100 Used Hitchdoc 9’............................................................$10,500 New SB Select 9’..............................................................$7,920 New HItchdoc 8’ ..............................................................$7,350 Used Inland 9’ ..................................................................$6,500 Used Farm King 9’............................................................$6,500 Used Farm King 9’............................................................$6,000 Used Schweiss 9’ ............................................................$5,500 New Farm King 8’ ............................................................$4,200 Used Lorenz 8’ ................................................................$3,800 Used Schweiss 8’ ............................................................$2,200 Used Schweiss 8’ ............................................................$1,500 Used Schulte 8’ ................................................................$1,500 Used Lundell 8’....................................................................$800

USED WAGONS

J&M 760 gravity wagon ................................................$17,000 New Parker 605 gravity wagon......................................$16,700 Used Parker 605 gravity wagon ....................................$14,500 (2) Used Parker 6250 gravity wagons (Choice) ............$11,200 Used Parker 505 gravity wagon ....................................$11,000 (2) Used Parker 4800 gravity wagons (Choice) ..............$8,000 Used Westendorf gravity wagon ....................................$4,500 Kory 220 gravity wagon w/drill-fill ..................................$2,500 Dakon gravity wagon ......................................................$2,500 Used Gehl 910 silage wagon ..........................................$2,500 Used J&M 250 gravity wagon..........................................$1,400

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Used Top Air 1600 gal., 40’ 16-row, 15-coulter, liq.......$39,500 Fertilizer Attachment, Raven 440, hyd. pump ..................CALL Demco 650 grain cart w/scale ......................................$21,000 Big-A Terragator, 3-wheel ..............................................$17,000 New Hitchdoc 990 fuel cart ..........................................$16,500 New Brandt drive-over grain decks ..............................$14,300 Convey-All grain vac, Ultima 6 ......................................$11,000 (3) Brandt 4500 grain vacs (Choice) ..............................$11,000 New 42’ Head Hunter header trailers..............................$8,500 JD 330 disc ......................................................................$7,500 Grainmaster drive-over ....................................................$4,500 Lely 8’ disc mower ..........................................................$3,500 Batco 1314 transfer hoppper ..........................................$3,000 Used 1500 gal. water wagon ..........................................$1,500 JD 800 swather ................................................................$1,500 Used 600 gal. water wagon ............................................$1,000 Used Sudenga brush drill-fill, 32” hopper ......................$1,000

Planter Kits On Hand!

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

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WANTED: Blacksmith triphammer, anvils, cones, swage block. 260-724-7554 or 260-413-0626 WANTED: Brillion Seeder 8' or 10'. New Idea cutditioner. (651)583-2219 WANTED: JD 10' grain drill, in exc cond. 715-821-1975 WANTED: JD 235 31' Dura cushion disk; 2 or 4 Firestone 710x38 tires, at least 50%; also WANTED cheap 25' header trailer; 2 JD 15x38” beveled rims. 218756-2220 or cell 218-371-7050

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LOOKING TO BUY: Collections of cast iron seats; Also, old gas engines, horse machinery & threshing machines. Call 218-493-4696 or email bts@rrt.net Feed Seed Hay

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2015 SEED CORN SALE. Proven hybrids starting at $94. Full lineup of Conventional & Bio-tech varieties. Volume discount, & 6% cash savings to Feb 28. or call (320)237-7667. KLEENACRES is the home of affordable hybrids! 4x5 packed net round bales, no rain, grass, $70/ea; Leafy soybean stubble, $45; great feed or bedding stalks, $35. Delivery & quantity discounts. 320-9056195 Alfalfa, mixed hay, grass hay & straw, medium squares or round bales. Delivered. LeRoy Ose, call or text 218-689-6675

FOR SALE: 1st and 2nd crop Alfalfa mix, big square and round bales. 715-307-4736 FOR SALE: 200+ small square Alfalfa hay. Second & third cuttings. No rain. Stored in shed. $5/ea. 507276-4768 FOR SALE: 40 round bales of alfalfa/grass mix, $55 per bale. 507-744-2472

COMBINES ‘09 JD 9870, 1895 eng./1233 sep. hrs., Pro-drive, 5-spd. feederhouse, chopper, 520x42” tires & duals ........................$140,000 ‘08 JD 9770, 1380 eng./938 sep. hrs., chopper, Contour Master, 20.8x42 duals ..........$135,000 ‘09 JD 9570, 1496 eng./904 sep. hrs., Contour Master, chopper, 30.5x32 tires, Very Clean ..........................................$130,000 ‘98 JD 9610, 3578 eng./2379 sep. hrs., chopper, bin ext., 20.8x42 duals ..........$40,000 ‘00 JD 9550, 3508 eng./2425 sep. hrs., Contour Master, chopper, bin ext., 24.5x32 tires ........................................$57,000 ‘02 JD 9750STS, 3359 eng./2271 sep. hrs., updated feederhouse to 60 Series heads, Contour Master, chopper, duals, $29,000 repairs in February ................................$65,000 ‘12 CIH 8230, 4WD, 969 eng./777 sep. hrs., well equipped, 520x42” tires & duals $205,000 ‘11 CIH 8120, 934 eng./729 sep. hrs., Pro 600, well equipped, 520x42 tires & duals ..$180,000 ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., Pro 600, well equipped, 520x42” tires & duals $180,000 ‘09 CIH 7088, 1193 eng./895 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, lateral tilt feeder, power bin ext., 30.5x32 tires ..............$139,000 ‘08 CIH 7010, 1625 eng./1070 sep. hrs., 520x42” duals, Pro 600 moisture ......$109,000 ‘08 NH CR9060, 1782 eng./1332 sep. hrs., 4x4, Terrain tracer, chopper, rock trap, 620x42 duals ........................................$99,000 ‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, 520x42” duals ..........$68,000

COMBINE HEADS ‘05 Geringhoff Roto Disc 830, 8R30” ....$28,000 ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head ....................$12,500 ‘05 JD 630, 30’ flex head ........................$13,000 ‘07 Geringhoff Roto Disc 600, 6R30” ....$29,500 ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head ....................$11,000 ‘95 JD 893, 8R30” w/pixall rolls ............$13,500 ‘90 JD 643, 6R30” cornhead ....................$8,500

TILLAGE ‘07 JD 512, 9-shank disc ripper..............$19,500

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We carry a variety of USED Demco Gravity Boxes – New ones are always arriving! Midsota Rock Trailers Available USED EQUIPMENT LARGE SELECTION OF WHEEL RAKES IN-STOCK

‘02 CIH MX200, FWA, 3-PTO, 18.4/50 tires, 2280 hrs., Nice! ..............$82,000 CIH 8920, 2WD, 1850 hrs. ......................................................................$74,000 CIH 8920, FWA, new 18.4x42, 6600 hrs.................................................$69,000 CIH 8920, 2WD, 3750 hrs. ......................................................................$67,000 CIH 7140, FWA, 3975 hrs. ......................................................................$62,000 CIH 7140, FWA, 5188 hrs., New Tires, New Paint ................................$62,000 CIH 7120, FWA, 3750 hrs., Sharp!..........................................................$62,000 CIH 5240 Max, 2WD, 3138 hrs. ..............................................................$38,000 CIH 5240 Max, FWA, 6600 hrs. ..............................................................$39,500 IH 856, duals, no cab ..............................................................................$11,500 CIH 7130 Magnum, FWA, 5400 hrs. ......................................................$59,000 IH 3288, 5100 hrs., New Paint ................................................................$21,000 IH 1256, New Clutch, New Paint - Recent Head Job, Nice ..................$17,500 IH 1566, 2WD, dual PTO, 6800 hrs., Nice ..............................................$17,000 CIH 4800, 24’ field cultivator ....................................................................$9,500 CIH 4800, 26’ field cultivator ....................................................................$9,500 CIH 3900, 24’ cushion gang disk............................................................$18,500 JD 980, 26’ field cultivator ......................................................................$17,500 CIH 527B ripper ......................................................................................$20,500 CIH 530B, w/lead shank, cushing & disk gang......................................$23,000 DMI 530C, w/lead shank, Nice ..............................................................$25,000 DMI 530B ................................................................................................$21,000 DMI 527B ................................................................................................$17,500 CIH 496, 24’ ............................................................................................$16,500 White disk chisel, 14- & 12- & 9-shank ....................................................$9,500 CIH 6500 disk chisel, 9-shank ................................................................$6,500 CIH 6750, 6-shank w/lead shank, w/hyd. lever ....................................$16,500 ‘13 CIH Tigermate 200, 32’ ..................................................................$32,500 CIH 3950, 25’ cushion gang disk w/mulcher ........................................$26,500 CIH Tigermate II, 26’ ..............................................................................$26,000 DMI Tigermate II, 26’..............................................................................$22,000 Artsway 5165 grinder, 1000 PTO ..........................................................$21,500 CIH 496 w/mulcher, cushion ..................................................................$16,500 J&M 385 box ..............................................................................................$5,500 J&M 385 box, New ....................................................................................$8,000 (2) Demco 365, New ................................................................................Coming (6) Demco 365 boxes........................................................From $4,500-$6,500 (4) Demco 450 box, Red & Black, Green & Black ..................................$9,500 New Demco 365 box ................................................................................$7,700 Demco 550 box ......................................................................................$12,500 Sitrex QR 12 rake, 1-year old ..................................................................$6,500

New Sitrex Rakes Available Many New & Used Rakes Available

GREENWALD FARM CENTER Greenwald, MN • 320-987-3177 14 miles So. of Sauk Centre

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

ROW CROP TRACTORS ‘10 JD 8270R, MFWD, 3888 hrs., powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 380x50 tires & duals ............................................................$110,000 ‘11 JD 8285, 1324 hrs., PS trans., big pump, 4 hyds., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x46” tires & duals ..............................................$149,000 ‘09 JD 7630, MFWD, 4112 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO w/JD 746 loader w/5 tine grapple, 20.8x42 rear single tires ........$95,000 ‘13 JD 6190R, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, IVT trans., 18.4x46 tires & duals ........$120,000 ‘94 NH 6640SLE, MFWD, cab, air, 3 pt., w/loader & grapple ..............................$27,000 ‘11 CIH Magnum 315, 1998 hrs., Lux. cab, 4 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 620x42” tires & duals ..................................................$119,000 ‘07 CIH Magnum 245, MFWD, 4100 hrs., 3 pt., 4 hyd. valves, 540/1000 PTO, 420x46 rear tires w/480x42” duals....................$80,000 ‘12 CIH 315, MFWD, 481 hrs., Luxury cab, 4 hyd., big pump, 1000 PTO, 480x50” rear tires & duals ......................................$160,000 ‘12 CIH 315, 798 hrs., Luxury cab, suspended front end, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, 480x50 tires & duals ..........................$160,000

tires & duals ........................................$75,000 ‘11 Cat Challenger MT655C, 1176 hrs, MFWD, 3 pt, 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd, 480x50” tires & duals ........................$100,000 ‘14 CIH 105C, cab, air, 12-spd., 254 hrs.$39,500 ‘07 JD 6430, Premium IVT, MFWD, cab, air, 5100 hrs. ........................................$48,000

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WANTED: JD 856 Cultivator. 16 Row. 320-583-9473

............................................................$232,000 ‘12 JD 9510R, 1113 hrs, 5 hyd. valves, 710x42” tires & duals, (4) 1400/6 wheel wgts. ..................................................$205,000 ‘13 JD 9460R, 721 hrs., 4 hyd. valves, 1000 PTO, 710x42” tires & duals ......$213,000 ‘12 JD 9410, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 480x50 tires & duals ..........................$199,000 ‘13 JD 9410R, 640 hrs., 5 hyds., hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50” tires & duals ......$210,000 ‘13 JD 8360RT, 414 hrs., 1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, 25” tracks, Power Train Warranty ......$223,000 ‘13 CIH 450HD, 535 hrs., Luxury cab, 4 hyd., hi-flow, 710x42 tires & duals..$205,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 366 hrs., Luxury cab, 6 hyd., hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50 tires & duals ..............................................$195,000 ‘02 CIH STX425, 12-spd. manual, 4 valves, 710x38 duals, 3465 hrs. ....................$105,000 ‘12 CIH 350HD Steiger, 1630 hrs., Luxury cab, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd. valves, big pump, 520x42” duals ....................................$147,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 318 hrs., 4 hyd., big pump, 520x46” tires & duals ........................$185,000 ‘09 Challenger MT765C, 3363 hrs., 30” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO ..................................$127,000 ‘09 Versatile 485, 1704 hrs., 4 hyd., 12-spd., 800x38 tires & duals ..........................$148,000

Used Rollers

• 40’ Roller - $32,000 • 45’ Roller - $34,000 - Both 1 Year Old -

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WANTED TO BUY: Grain FOR SALE: Grass hay, FOR SALE: Large quantity FOR SALE: Round bales of round bales and big small bales, $4 per bale. drill w/ 6” spacing, 20, 25 or grass hay, stored inside, square bales of grass hay. Granberg 507-674-3255 30' w/ foldable transport. call Steve at 507-276-4595 Also wrapped wet bales. Evenings only. 320-293-5607 Delivery available by semi. TIMOTHY HAY FOR SALE: WANTED TO BUY: JD 530, 507-210-1183 Small square bales, no running or not. Also, Spar- Non-Gmo Soybean Producers: CGB is seeking nonrain, less than 300 bales, row trap that works. 507gmo soybean growers for Premium tested, high pro$7/bale. 507-420-0409 831-1308 delivery in harvest 2015. tein, high RFV alfalfa WANTED Tractors: RunSavage, MN is the delivery square, wrapped baleage. WANTED AND FOR SALE ning, non-running, parts & point for the eMerge 2062 Delivered by truckload. ALL TYPES of hay & salvage tractors, 1960clear hilum soybeans. Call Call Wes at Red River Forstraw. Also buying corn, 1980's, prefer JD, will confor more information. age. 866-575-7562 wheat & oats. Western Hay sider other brands and oth(952) 890-1010 ext 7 available Fox Valley Alfaler years. 507-317-6760 Call fa Mill. 920-853-3554 anytime. WANTED: 12 trash wheels ‘12 CIH 290, MFWD, 390 hrs., Luxury cab, for corn planter, Yetter or 5 hyd., big pump, HID lights, front & Dawn or Martin. 612-2196287 rear duals, 480x50” rear tires ............$159,000 ‘12 JD 9560RT, 859 hrs., 1000 PTO, WANTED: 30' pull type 36” tracks ..........................................$255,000 ‘06 CIH 245, MFWD, 5100 hrs., 4 hyd. rolling basket. 320-587-3572 valves, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x46” ‘12 JD 9560R, 921 hrs., 800/70/38 duals

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Wheat straw for sale from BK Livestock Buying and FOR SALE OR LEASE selling all types of dairy REGISTERED BLACK 2014 harvest 450 sq bales cattle. Heifers, Bulls, Cows. ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & 3x3x8 size located in the Jared 715-222-1175 Buff 715yearlings; bred heifers, Rice Lake area. Delivery 273-4562 calving ease, club calves & not available. 507-993-1804 balance performance. Al Reg. Holstein bulls, red and sired. In herd improvement Dairy 055 white available, Good maprogram. J.W. Riverview ternal lines and good sires. Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 5 Jersey & 4 Brown Swiss Merritt's Elm-Chris Farm 55336 Conklin Dealer 320spring heifers. Also, open (715)235-9272 864-4625 heifers. Cash or will trade WANTED TO BUY: Dairy for feeder cattle. 608-792heifers and cows. 320-235- FOR SALE OR LEASE: 9423 or 608-788-6258 2664 Purebred Registered 5 Jersey and 4 Brown Swiss Charolais bulls, heifers, & Cattle 056 spring heifers. Also, open cows. Great bloodlines, exheifers. Cash or will trade cellent performance, balBulls (2) coming 2 yr olds for feeder cattle. 608-792anced EPD's, low birth shiny black Polled Simmen9423 or 608-788-6258 weights. Delivery availtal or Sim-Angus cross, by able. the lb. Also, 10 yearlings, FOR SALE: 10 Jersey and 10 Laumann Charolais exc quality, good disposiJersey cross bred springing Mayer, MN 612-490-2254 tion, Sires used: Upgrade heifers. Will trade for open 600u Dream On. 40+ yrs of heifers, feeder cattle or breeding. Gerald Polzin beef cows. 608-792-9423 or (320) 286-5805 608-788-6258

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FOR SALE: 300 head of Hol- Limousin & Red Angus FOR SALE: 4 male Boer WANTED TO BUY! USED BULK MILK COOLER goats, 4 Nigerian male Bulls. Delivery avail. Hamstein feeders weighing beALL SIZES 920-867-3048 goats. 715-207-3443 mond, WI. 715-821-3516 tween 550 & 600 lbs. Available February through April. Raised by us. All Registered Texas Longhorn 084 065 Trucks & Trailers with shots. 320-250-7720 breeding stock, cows, Swine heifers or roping stock, top Compart's total program '12 Silverado 3500 HD, DuraFor Sale: Limousin FOR blood lines. 507-235-3467 features superior boars & SALE: Five 1st Calf max Dsl, 4 Door, 28,000 open gilts documented by Heifers due Mid to Late Top Quality Holstein Steers Miles, Blue Granite, GooseBLUP technology. Duroc, March. Shots and Poured. neck Hitch, Back-up Cam200-800 lbs. in semi load York, Landrace & F1 lines. PACMA Limousin, $3,275 era, Heated Leather Seats, lots. 319-448-4667 Terminal boars offer lean(507) 736-2413 Engine Brake, Aluminum ness, muscle, growth. MaRims, Side Steps, $42,000. WANT TO BUY: Butcher FOR SALE: Purebred Black ternal gilts & boars are 715-296-2162 cows, bulls, fats & walkable Angus bulls, calf ease & productive, lean, durable. cripples; also horses, good disposition. 320-598All are stress free & PRRS sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 3790 free. Semen also available through Elite Genes A.I. FOR SALE: Reg Black An- Horse 057 Make 'em Grow! Comparts gus bred heifers due to Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: calve April/May, bred to a FOR SALE: Mini male don877-441-2627 BismarckXIn-Focus son, key, 4 mini mules, 1 female asking $3,000ea/OBO. Miller 3 males. 715-207-3443 Angus, Kasson MN 507-6344535 Evenings

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'99 Wilson 48' spread axle flat trailer 96",w/ 8 alum 24:5x24 whls & (2) 2,500 gal tanks, no plumbing, $16,000; also single trailer w/ (1) 1,200 gal tank & (1) 1,600 w/ chem inductor & 2" pump & motor, $5,750; also 48' enclosed dry van trailer w/ (2) 2,500 gallon tanks, no plumbing, $7,500. Call Mike 507-383-9631 FOR SALE: Donahue 37' 4 Axle machinery trailer, $3,500. (507) 430-5144 WANTED TO BUY: Your old or unwanted farm trucks & trailers. Licensed and bonded Minnesota dealer. 507-259-8937 Miscellaneous

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FOR SALE: VIRNIG grapple bucket for skid steer, designed for logs or scrap iron, $1,650/OBO. 715-2292815

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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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE INC 800-205-5751

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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

CAMBRIDGE, MN 763-689-1179 We Ship Daily

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USED TRACTORS

COMBINES

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TILLAGE

Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ..................CALL Sunflower 4412-07, 7-shank ..........................CALL Sunflower 4412-05, 5-shank ..........................CALL Wilrich 957, 7-shank ......................................CALL Wilrich 513, 5-shank, Demo ..........................CALL ‘09 Wilrich QX2, 55.5’ w/bskt. ........................CALL ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..................................CALL ‘08 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..................................CALL CIH 4900, 46.5’ ................................................CALL ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar ............................CALL

SKIDSTEERS

NEW NH Skidsteers – On Hand ....................CALL ‘11 NH 225 h/a, loadedV NH L170 cab, New Rubber ............................CALL

PLANTERS

NEW Salford RTS Units ..................................CALL NEW Salford Plows ........................................CALL NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders ......................CALL 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

NEW YEAR SPECIALS – On All Equipment – and “Low Rate Financing 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

WILLMAR FARM CENTER Willmar, MN Phone 320-235-8123

• WINTER SERVICE PROGRAMS • DISCOUNT OF 5% ON AGCO OR GERINGHOFF PARTS And Choice of FREE TRUCKING within 100 Mile Radius or

10% DISCOUNT ON LABOR TRACTORS

• ‘14 MF 4610, cab, 99 hp., ldr. • (2) ‘14 MF 6616, MFD, cab w/ldr. • ‘08 MF 6497, 195 hp., duals, 1078 hrs. • ‘05 MF 451, 45 PTO hp., 400 hrs. • ‘05 MF GC2300, MFD, 60” deck • ‘14 MF 1754 Compact, MFD, w/ldr., hydro • MF 1736 HL, hydro, ldr. • 18.4-38 duals off JD 4440, 75% rubber

CORN HEADS

• (3) Geringhoff 1622RD • (9) Geringhoff 1222RD • (5) Geringhoff 1220RD • ‘08 Geringhoff 830NS • (9) Geringhoff 830RD • ‘98 Geringhoff 822RD • (4) Geringhoff 630RD • ‘12 CIH 3412, 12R22” • ‘12 CIH 2608, chopping • ‘04 Gleaner 1222, GVL poly • ‘84 JD 843, LT • ‘96 JD 893, KR, HDP • ‘96 JD 693, reg. rolls • JD 622, GVL poly

COMBINES

• ‘13 MF 9540 RWA, duals • ‘07 MF 9790, RWA, duals, 1440/1001 hrs. • ‘98 MF 8780, duals, RWA, 2087 sep. hrs. • ‘91 MF 8570, RWA, 5007 hrs. • ‘86 MF 8560, 4941 hrs. • ‘92 Gleaner R62, 4210/2643 hrs.

• ‘10 Cat Challenger 670B, auto-steer, 1231 eng. hrs.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Degelman 7200 & R570P rock pickers • Brandt augers: 8x35, 8x40, • Degelman 6000HD rock picker 8x47, 8x62, 10x35 • Degelman RR1500 rock • ‘02 Brandt 8x62, SC, PTO picker • Brandt 8x45, 18 hp. Briggs • Degelman RR320 rock • ‘11 Hutchinson 10x61 digger • (3) Brandt 1070XL swing • Degelman LR7645 Land hoppers • Brandt 1080XL swing hopper Roller - Rental Unit • Degelman 5’ skidsteer • ‘13 Buhler 1282 swing buckets hopper • JD 520 stalk chopper, • Brandt 1390 swing hopper high speed XL & HP • Brandt 20 Series drive over • Loftness 20’ stalk chopper, SM deck • Loftness 240 stalk chopper • Brandt, 1515LP 1545LP, • Wil-Rich 25’ stalk chopper 1585 grain belts • JD 520 press drill, 20’ • ‘03 Brandt 4500 EX, grain • Maurer HT42, HT38, HT32 & vac. HT28 header trailers • Parker 839 grain cart • WRS 30’ header trailers • A&L 850S grain cart, • SB Select 108 snowblowers, 850 bu. 540 & 1000 PTO • ‘08 Unverferth 5000 • ‘05 Demco 650 gravity box • Lucke 8’, snowblower • Loftness 96” & 84” • ‘05 Parker 625 gravity box snowblowers • Parker 165-B gravity box • Parker 2620 seed tender TILLAGE • Parker 1020 seed tender, • Sunflower 1550-50, bulk boxes 1435-36 & 1435-21 discs HAY & LIVESTOCK • Sunflower 5035-36, 5056-49 & 5056-63 field • Kodiak SD72 rotary cutter cultivators • Everest 5700 finish mower • Sunflower 4311-14, • Sitrex RP2, RP5, 3 pt. rakes 4412-07, 4412-05 disc • Sitrex 12-wheel rakes on rippers cart • Sunflower 4511-15 disc • JD #5, sickle mower chisel • Chandler litter spreaders, • Sunflower 4212-13 coulter 26’ & 22’ chisel

GRAIN HANDLING

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NEW White Planters........................................CALL ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded..........................CALL ‘10 White 8186, 16-30 w/3 bu.........................CALL White 6122, 12-30 ..........................................CALL White 6108, 8-30 ............................................CALL White 6100, 12-30 w/twin row........................CALL

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1) Slices stalks vertically with 15 serrated discs. No swing blades 2) Ground speed and moister have very little effect on material size. 3) Much lower horse power requirements than competition. 4) Corn head driven with drive shafts and gear boxes. No chain and sprockets like the competition. 5) Aluminum alloy gear boxes to reduce weight and dissipate heat. 6) Self-tightening gathering chains. 7) Double acting stripper plates with welding on hardened edge. 8) Large diameter auger that turn slower, reducing ear loss. 9) Corn stalk stubble in field is splintered to reduce tire damage if driven over. #1 Dealer 10) Optional Integrated Crop Sweeper and End Row Augers for improved crop. in the USA

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‘09 JD 1790, 24-20” w/liq. Esets 20-20..........CALL NEW NH T9.565, 4WD ....................................CALL JD 1780, 24-20, 3 bus., res 20-20 ..................CALL NEW NH T9.505, 4WD ....................................CALL NEW NH T7.200, FWA ....................................CALL NEW Fantini Chopping CH ............................CALL NEW NH 65 Workmaster, w/loader ................CALL Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 Chopping CH ..........CALL NEW Massey 7620, FWA ................................CALL ‘10 Gleaner R66, Loaded ................................CALL NEW Massey 6615, FWA ................................CALL ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ................................CALL NEW Massey 4610, FWA, w/loader................CALL ‘01 Gleaner R72, Just Thru Shop ..................CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ................................CALL ‘03 Gleaner R65 ..............................................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ................................CALL ‘90 Gleaner R60 w/duals ................................CALL NEW Versatile 305, FWA ................................CALL ‘96 Gleaner R62 w/CDF rotor exc. ................CALL NH 8970 w/SS, 3800 hrs.................................CALL NH TD80 w/loader ..........................................CALL New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand NH TV6070 bi-directional................................CALL Versatile 895, 4WDV

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'07 Timpte ag hopper grain trlr., 42x66, air ride, alum. whls, new tires, brakes & drum, $27,000. 507-259-9583

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‘12 JD 9560RT, 960 Hrs.,Ext. Power Gard Warranty......$314,900

‘07 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30” ............................................$92,500

‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ............................................$89,900

TRACTORS 4WD Tractors

Track Tractors

(N) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 300 hrs. ......................................$379,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 173 hrs., Ext. Pt. Warranty ......$354,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460RT, 358 hrs., leather ......................$319,900 (H) ‘12 JD 9560RT, 950hrs., PS ................................$314,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9460RT, 739 hrs., leather ......................$294,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 9630T, 1544 hrs. ....................................$269,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8335RT, 567 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ..........$269,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310RT, 430 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ..........$259,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1202 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ........$255,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9630T, 1431 hrs ........................................$249,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1907 hrs.........................................$249,900 ‘14 JD 6150R, 621 Hrs., IVT, (OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1157 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ........$245,000 Loader Prep Pkg ............$132,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 9630T, 1737 hrs. ....................................$239,900 (OW) ‘10 CIH Quad Track 535, 4100 hrs ..................$224,900 (B) ‘11 JD 8310RT, 1883 hrs., PS, 25” tracks............$214,500 (N) ‘04 JD 9520T, 3268 hrs.........................................$157,000 (H) ‘06 JD 9520T, 3874 hrs.........................................$149,900 (OW) ‘00 JD 8410T, 4140 hrs., 25” tracks ..................$99,900

Row Crop Tractors

(OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 949 hrs., PS ..............................$179,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 950 hrs., PS, front duals ..........$169,900 (B) ‘10 JD 8225R, 445 hrs., PS, AT ready ..................$169,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 7200R, 200 hrs., IVT ..............................$169,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 7930, 1078 hrs., IVT ..............................$154,900 (N) ‘14 JD 6150R, 250 hrs., loader ............................$143,500 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 397 hrs., IVT..................................$138,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 621 hrs., IVT, duals ......................$132,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 390 hrs., auto quad ......................$126,900 (N) ‘13 JD 6125R, 50 hrs., IVT ..................................$108,900 (N) ‘00 JD 8110, 3800 hrs., PS, MFWD ......................$89,500 (OW) ‘03 NH TG255, 4030 hrs., PS..............................$87,500 (N) ‘14 JD 6115M, 93 hrs., power quad ......................$81,000 (B) ‘04 JD 7820, 4391 hrs., 2WD, PQ ..........................$79,900 (OW) ‘97 JD 8200, 7180 hrs, MFWD............................$69,900 (OW) ‘11 Kubota M135X, 420 hrs., loader ..................$69,000 (H) ‘05 CIH MXU135, 1875 hrs., loader ......................$66,950 (OW) ‘09 JD 5105M, 1600 hrs., loader ........................$59,900 (N) ‘14 JD 6115D, 115 hrs., p/reverser ........................$54,000 (B) ‘77 JD 4230, cab, quad ..........................................$18,900

SPRING TILLAGE (OW) ‘13 JD 2210, 55.5’, R/basket ..............................$74,900 (H) ‘12 JD 2210, 45.5’ R/basket ..................................$65,000 (OW) ‘07 JD 2210, 55.5’, R/basket ..............................$64,900 (OS) ‘08 JD 2210, 64.5’ ................................................$56,900 (H) ‘11 Wilrich Quad 5, 60’ ..........................................$53,900 (OS) ‘06 JD 2210, 58.5’ ................................................$49,000 (OS) ‘04 Krause TL6200 M/finisher, 42’ ......................$46,000 (OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 44.5’ ..............................................$44,500 (OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ..............................................$44,500 (H) ‘05 JD 2210, 58.5’ ..................................................$42,500 (H) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ..................................................$42,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 2210, 36.5’ ..............................................$39,900 (N) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ..................................................$39,900 (N) ‘08 JD 2210, 45.5’ ..................................................$39,500 (OW) ‘05 JD 2210, 45.5’ ..............................................$38,900 (B) ‘02 JD 2200, 44.5’ ..................................................$38,500 (OW) ‘06 JD 726 M/finisher, 38’ ..................................$35,900 (H) ‘10 JD 2210, 32.5’, R/basket..................................$35,000 (OS) ‘09 JD 2210, 38.5’, harrow ..................................$32,500 (H) ‘03 JD 2200, 38.5’ ..................................................$28,900 (OW) ‘04 JD 726, M/finisher, 38’ ..................................$26,900 (OW) ‘97 DMI, Tigermate II, 47.5’ ................................$24,900 (OW) ‘00 Wilrich Quad 5, 45.5’ ..................................$22,900 (B) ‘98 JD 980, 36.5’ ....................................................$21,900 (OW) ‘98 JD 980, 41.5’ ................................................$21,500 (OW) ‘97 JD 980, 38.5’ ................................................$18,900 (B) ‘98 JD 985, 53.5’ ....................................................$18,500 (H) ‘97 JD 980, 44.5’ ....................................................$17,900 (OW) ‘02 JD 980, 27.5’ ................................................$17,500 (OS) Wilrich, 37’ ..........................................................$14,900

SPRAYERS (N) ‘14 JD 4940, 166 hrs., 120’ boom ........................$348,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 52 hrs., 120’ boom ......................$330,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 387 hrs, dry box ..........................$320,000 (B) ‘12 JD 4940, 768 hrs., 120 boom ........................$283,750 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 768 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$281,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 387 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$279,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 982 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$269,750 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 603 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$269,700 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 1393 hrs., dry box ......................$267,500 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 413 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$259,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 552 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$257,750 (OW) ‘13 CIH 4530, 568 hrs., dry box........................$244,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 1680 hrs, 90’ boom ....................$242,750 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 744 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$236,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 1155 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$235,750

‘12 JD 4830, 744 Hrs., 90’ Boom..........................$236,500

(OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 792 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$233,000 (N) ‘13 JD 4730, 182 hrs., 80’ boom..........................$222,000 (OS) ‘12 JD 4730, 694 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$215,500 (N) ‘11 JD 4930, 1725 hrs., 120’ boom......................$215,000 (OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 637 hrs., 100’ boom ....................$214,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4930, 1720 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$211,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 888 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$208,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 1466 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$208,500 (OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 1100 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$205,500 (OW) ‘12 Ag-Chem RG1100, 90’ boom ....................$205,000 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1815 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$198,500 (OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 hrs., 100’ boom ..................$182,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 4930, 2403 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$169,900 (OW) ‘08 JD 4930,3080 hrs, dry box ........................$169,500 (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 950 hrs., 80’ boom ......................$159,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4730, 1815 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$154,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4730, 2050 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$150,900 (OW) ‘06 JD 4720, 3744 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$124,900 (OW) ‘06 Ag-Chem 1074, 100’ boom ..........................$77,900 (OW) ‘02 Ag-Chem 854, 3619 hrs., 80’ boom ............$74,900 (OW) ‘02 Ag-Chem 1254C, 2610 hrs., dry box ..........$54,900

PLANTERS/SEEDERS (N) ‘12 JD 1770NT, 24R30”, liq. fert...........................$154,000 (B) ‘07 JD DB40, 24R20”, tracks ..............................$139,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert. ............$126,900 (H) ‘13 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30” ..............................$119,900 (H) ‘09 JD 1770NT CCS, 24R30”, liq. fert. ................$119,000 (N) ‘07 White 8524 CCS, 24R30”, liq. fert. ................$109,900 (N) ‘14 JD 1990 CCS, 40’ @ 15” spacing ..................$101,500 (OS) ‘05 JD 1770NT CCS, 24R30” ..............................$97,900 (OS) ‘07 JD 1770NT CCS, 24R30” ..............................$92,500 (OS) ‘09 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert ................$97,500 (N) ‘10 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30” ................................$97,000 (OS) ‘10 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30” ..............................$92,500 (N) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ................................$89,900 (H) ‘04 JD 1770NT, 16R30”, liq. fert.............................$67,500 (B) ‘04 JD DB60, 36R20” ............................................$66,900 (B) ‘05 CIH 1200, 31R15” ............................................$55,900 (OS) ‘03 JD 1590, no-till, 20’ 10” spacing ..................$42,000 (OS) ‘97 JD 1770, 24R30” ............................................$39,900 (OS) ‘98 JD 1760, 12R30”, liq. fert...............................$33,000 (OW) ‘07 JD 1750, 6R30”, dry fert ..............................$25,900 (OS) JD 7200, 16R30”, liq. fert. ....................................$24,000 (OW) ‘95 JD 7200, 8R30”, liq. fert................................$20,900 (B) ‘94 JD 7200, 16R30”, liq. fert. ................................$19,900 (OS) ‘93 JD 7200, 12R30”, liq. fert ..............................$19,500 (OS) JD 7200, 12R30”, liq. fert., WF ............................$17,500 (B) ‘89 JD 7200, 8R30”, liq. fert. ..................................$15,900 (OW) ‘91 JD 7200, 6R30”, dry fert. ..............................$13,900

SKIDSTEERS (N) ‘14 JD 333E, 137 hrs., tracks ................................$69,500 (N) ‘13 JD 333E, 267 hrs., cab, AC, tracks ..................$69,000 (H) ‘11 Case TV380, 1000 hrs., tracks ........................$54,500 (OW) ‘11 JD 329D, 529 hrs., tracks ............................$49,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 320E, 65 hrs., cab w/AC ........................$47,500 (H) ‘11 NH L230, 1031 hrs., cab, AC ..........................$45,500 (B) ‘11 JD 323D, 817 hrs., tracks ................................$44,900 (H) ‘12 JD 328D, 1103 hrs., cab, AC............................$41,500 (OS) ‘11 JD 323DT, 1085 hrs., tracks ..........................$39,900 (B) ‘12 JD 326D, 1107 hrs., cab w/AC ........................$35,900 (H) ‘12 JD 328D, 1918 hrs., cab w/AC ........................$35,000 (OW) ‘12 NH L220, 850 hrs., cab, heat ........................$30,500 (N) ‘09 Gehl 5240E, 478 hrs., cab, heat ......................$27,900 (OS) ‘06 JD CT332, tracks, cab w/AC ........................$25,000 (OW) ‘04 JD 325, 1007 hrs., cab w/AC........................$20,500

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(OW) ‘14 JD 8370R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..............$292,900 (N) ‘14 JD 8360R, 254 hrs, IVT, ILS............................$287,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 8345R, 387 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$279,900 (H) ‘13 JD 8360R, 636 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ..........$278,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 8345R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..............$276,900 ‘12 JD 2210, 45.5’, rolling basket (B) ‘11 JD 8360R, 350 hrs, IVT, ILS............................$269,900 ............................................$65,000 (H) ‘14 JD 8320R, 355 hrs., IVT, ILS ..........................$268,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 371 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$267,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 377 hrs., PS, ILS ......................$255,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 8310R ....................................................$255,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, PS, ILS, Rental Return ..............$253,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 412 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ......$244,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8295R, 340 hrs., PS, ILS ......................$234,900 (H) ‘14 JD 8295R, PS, MFWD, Rental Return............$221,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 8310R, 916 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ......$217,900 (N) ‘14 JD 8260R, 274 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ........$210,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 8260R, 372 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ......$202,900 (B) ‘14 JD 7230R, 300 hrs., IVT, lease return ............$189,900 (OS) ‘12 JD 7260R, 1000 hrs., IVT ............................$188,500 (N) ‘14 JD 8235R, 134 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..........$186,500 ‘14 JD 4940, 387 Hrs., Dry Box, Extended Warranty..........$320,000 (OS) ‘12 JD 7260R, 371 hrs, IVT, 540/1000 PTO ......$185,000

‘12 JD 4730, 694 Hrs., 90’ Boom..........................$215,500

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(N) ‘14 JD 9560R, 250 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$343,000 (B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 419 hrs., 800/38’s ........................$339,900 (B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 180 hrs., Ext. Pt. Warranty............$334,900 (B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 456 hrs., Rental Return ................$334,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 9560R, 250 hrs. ......................................$324,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 9560R, 887 hrs., Ext. Warranty..............$309,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9510R, 573 hrs., Ext. Warranty..............$299,900 (N) ‘14 JD 9460R, 349 hrs, Ext. Warranty ..................$294,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460R, 513 hrs., PTO, Ext. Warranty ....$289,900 ‘14 JD 9460R, 513 Hrs., PTO!, Ext. Warranty ..................$289,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 526 hrs. ....................................$289,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 9630, 1360 hrs., 800/38’s ......................$261,500 (N) ‘13 JD 9410R, 600 hrs., rear PTO ........................$259,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9410R, 570 hrs., Ext. Pt. Warranty ........$259,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630, 2138 hrs...........................................$212,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 9630, 2000 hrs.......................................$212,900 (H) ‘09 JD 9530, 2751 hrs., 800/38’s ........................$199,900 (OW) ‘07 JD 9620 3890 hrs., PS ................................$169,900 (OW) ‘04 JD 9320, 2154 hs, one owner ....................$144,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9200, 4722 hrs., 710/38’s............................$94,500 (OW) ‘98 JD 9400, 5128 hrs., 710/70R38’s ................$94,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9400, 6500 hrs., 710/38’s............................$92,500 (OW) ‘97 JD 9400, 7138 hrs., 710/70R38’s ................$79,900 (B) ‘82 JD 8650, 3 pt., PTO ..........................................$29,900 ‘14 JD 8345R, 353 Hrs., IVT, ILS, Leather ............................$279,900 (OS) ‘80 Versatile 935, 330 hp.....................................$18,900

‘11 JD 4930, 1725 hrs, 120’ boom on 20” ..............................$215,000

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Parts Department Special PRE-SEASON OIL SALE ‘13 Magnum 235, 1463 hrs., 235 hp., 195 PTO hp., 540/1000 PTO, high cap. hyd., 480/80R46 rear tires ....$119,500

‘12 Magnum 290, 679 hrs, lux. cab, Full Pro 700 auto guide, HID lights ............................................$178,500

‘11 Case IH 1250 Planter, 24R30, Loaded! ..............................$105,000

‘13 Magnum 260, 553 hrs., 260 hp., 215 PTO hp., susp. Lux. cab, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, HID lights ........$156,500

‘15 Steiger 550, 288 hrs., Luxury susp. cab, PTO ..................$277,900

‘14 Steiger 450, 244 hrs., 710R42 tires, full Pro 700 auto steer ............................................$235,000

5 gal. Hy-Tran . . . . .List: $79.70 – Sale: $66.92 Part # 73341724

55 gal. Hy-Tran . .List: $862.00 – Sale: $724.35 Part # 73341726

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‘14 Steiger 350 RCQ, 870 hrs., 16” tracks, PTO ..................$236,000

‘14 Steiger 620Q, 224 hrs., 620 hp., Lux. cab, HID lights, PTO, high cap. hyd. pump, full Pro 700 Auto Guide $379,900

‘13 CIH 7230, 450 eng. hrs. ............................................$239,900

FEBRUARY LEA SE OPPORTUNITIES - These are Three-Year ‘Walk Away’ Leases ‘14 Steiger 580 Quad, 300 hrs./yr. - $82.63/hr. • 600 hrs./yr. - $50.23/hr. ‘14 Steiger 550 Wheel, 300 hrs./yr. - $101.25/hr. • 600 hrs./yr. - $57.75/hr. ‘14 Steiger 500 Quad, 300 hrs./yr. - $92.73/hr. • 600 hrs./yr. - $54.26/hr. ‘14 Steiger 450 Wheel, 300 hrs./yr. - $73.95/hr. • 600 hrs./yr. - $43.46/hr. ‘14 Magnum 315, 300 hrs./yr. - $65.08/hour • 600 hrs./yr. - $37.81/hr. - All Of These Tractors Have FULL PRO 700 AUTO GUIDANCE -

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USED COMBINES Interest Waiver Available Thru Case Credit* • Call For Details ‘13 ‘10 ‘10 ‘02 ‘09 ‘11 ‘12 ‘09 ‘04 ‘14 ‘14 ‘13 ‘10 ‘10 ‘05 ‘04

C-IH 7230, 380 eng. hrs. ..................................................................................................................................................$239,900 C-IH 8120, 1319 eng./1044 sep. hrs., leather, HID lights ................................................................................................$179,900 C-IH 7120, 1504 eng./1149 sep. hrs., duals, HID lights ..................................................................................................$149,500 C-IH 2388, 2394 sep. hrs., duals, chopper, rock trap........................................................................................................$69,000 C-IH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead ..............................................................................................................................$39,900 Geringhoff, 8R chopping cornhead ....................................................................................................................................$59,900 C-IH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ................................................................................................................................................$44,900 C-IH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ................................................................................................................................................$34,900 C-IH 2208, 8R30” ................................................................................................................................................................$24,500 C-IH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform....................................................................................................................................$66,900 C-IH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform....................................................................................................................................$66,900 C-IH 3020, 35’ w/in-cab cutter bar suspension ................................................................................................................$37,500 C-IH 2020, 35’ platform w/Crary air reel ............................................................................................................................$32,500 C-IH 2020, 25’ platform w/Crary air reel ............................................................................................................................$26,800 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..................................................................................................................................$13,900 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..................................................................................................................................$10,900

USED SPRAYERS

‘12 C-IH 3330, 546 hrs., 90’ boom, standard spray, active suspension ..............................................................................$199,500 Top Air T1200, 80’ boom, foamer, Ag Leader control..............................................................................................................$25,000

Part # 73341702

55 gal. 15w40 . . .List: $845.00 – Sale: $710.51 Part # 73341704

USED 4WD TRACTORS

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C-IH Steiger 620Q, 224 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, big hyd. pump, Full Pro 700 auto guide, PTO ..............................$379,900 C-IH Steiger 600Q, 1190 hrs., Lux. cab, big hyd pump, 36" tracks, Full Pro 700 auto guide ....................................$299,900 C-IH Steiger 580Q, 505 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, auto guide ready..............................................................................$339,900 C-IH Steiger 550Q, 1245 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 30” tracks, big hyd. pump, HID lites, Full auto guide ......................$269,900 C-IH Steiger 550, 289 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 710/70R42 duals, PTO, high cap. hyd.....................................................$277,900 C-IH Steiger 500Q, 909 hrs., Lux. cab, big hyd. pump, HID lites..................................................................................$285,000 C-IH Steiger 500Q, 964 hrs., Lux. cab, big hyd. pump, HID lites, Full auto guide ......................................................$269,900 C-IH Steiger 500, 445 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, HID lites, Full Pro 700 auto steer ......................$249,900 C-IH Steiger 535Q, 2762 hrs., Lux. cab, HD hyd. pump, HID lites................................................................................$179,900 C-IH Steiger 350RCQ, Row Crop Quad, 870 hrs., PTO, 6 remotes, 16” tracks ..........................................................$236,000 C-IH Steiger 450, 244 hrs., Lux. cab, PTO, 710/70R38 tires, Full auto guide ..............................................................$235,000 C-IH Steiger 435, 2100 hrs., 800R38 tires, Full Pro 600 auto steer ..........................................................................COMING IN JD 9400, 3542 hrs., 710/70R42 tires ..................................................................................................................................$99,900 C-IH Steiger ST450, 3408 Cat., Allison auto. trans., 30.5x32 duals ................................................................................$65,000 Cat 65C, 7717 hrs., 24” track, JD auto steer ....................................................................................................................$39,900

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USED 2WD TRACTORS Interest Free • Call For Details

‘14 C-IH Magnum 340, 1133 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites..$189,500 ‘14 C-IH Magnum 315, 19-spd., Lux. susp. cab, Full Pro 700 auto guide, HID lites, dual PTO, 480/50 tires, front duals, susp. front axle ......................................................................................................................................................................$199,900 ‘14 C-IH Magnum 290, 23-spd., Lux. susp. cab, Full Pro 700 auto guide, HID lites, high cap. hyd., dual PTO, 480/50 tires, susp. front axle ................................................................................................................................................$194,500 ‘12 C-IH Magnum 290, 674 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 360 HID lites, 480/50 tires, front & rear duals, high cap. hyd., Full Pro 700 auto steer ..........................................................................................................................................................$178,500 ‘13 C-IH Magnum 260, 533 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites....$156,500 ‘12 C-IH Magnum 235, 325 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites....$149,900 ‘11 C-IH Magnum 235, 1163 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, front & rear duals, HID lites, auto steer ready....................................$129,900 ‘13 C-IH Magnum 235, 1451 hrs., dual PTO, auto steer ready, 4 remotes, rear duals ......................................................$119,900 ‘14 C-IH Puma 160, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader............................................................................................COMING IN ‘14 C-IH Puma 145, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader............................................................................................COMING IN ‘12 C-IH Puma 185, 705 hrs., MFD, CVT trans., C-IH loader, duals ....................................................................................$139,900 ‘08 McCormick MTX120, MFD, cab, loader, 105 PTO hp. ....................................................................................................$55,000 ‘14 C-IH Farmall 105C, 925 hrs., MFD, cab, power shuttle, w/loader, Rental Return Unit ..................................................$44,900

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I-35 & Highway 60 West • Faribault, MN • 507-334-2233 CNH Capital’s Commercial Revolving Account provides financial assistance for parts and service when you need it, keeping your equipment running as its best with the quality parts and service you’ve come to expect from Case IH. Contact your local dealer or visit www.cnhcapital.com today for details. ©2014 CNH Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. CNH Capital and Case IH are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC. Printed in the USA.

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