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In the summer of 1989, New Kids on the Block were “Hangin’ Tough,” acid-washed denim was in, and China’s communist All referenced leadership government violently cracked down on skills and comfort in pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen public speaking. They Square. Today, New Kid Donnie Wahlberg is an actor, denim is dark, and China is a talked about striving to major importer of U.S. soybeans. do your best, serving Times change, but the values of FFA your community and remain the same. country and the many LAND MINDS Over the past month, I had the pleasure opportunities to develop By Marie Wood to talk with the Minnesota State FFA and grow in FFA. Officer Team of 1989-90. I was impressed by each and every person on the team. For example, Sentinel Cindy Yerbich understand that he also challenged the Bruning is teaching students who are officers in character. blind and visually impaired or deaf and hard of hearReporter Michael Busch mentioned that Minnesota ing in Bemidji, Minn., area schools. FFA Executive Secretary Jim Ertl was retirOthers are serving our government and ing. Ertl confirmed his retirement, their community. Vice President scheduled for the end of the year. He Roger Reinert is a Minnesota state has served as executive secretary senator, representing Duluth. Presisince October 1981. dent Jon Brekke was Shakopee mayor from In his FFA career, Ertl has impacted 1998 to 2001. hundreds, if not thousands, of FFA Secretary Allen “Al” Schoenfeld is members. I plan to write a feature on raising a family of four children on a his retirement and service at year’s cattle ranch in South Dakota and has end. At this time, he was busy workbeen involved in his church and 4-H. ing on the state convention, and I In fact, the entire team is doing suspect he wanted to keep the spotgood and amazing things. A theme light on the FFA officer team woven throughout every interview is instead. phrases ending with “... and I learned I also had the pleasure of speaking that in FFA.” All referenced leaderwith a current FFA officer. In talking ship skills and comfort in public speakwith outgoing Iowa FFA President ing. They talked about striving to do Abrah Meyer, she answered me with your best, serving your community and “Yes, ma’am.” I have never been given country and the many opportunities to develop that much respect in my life. Thank you, Ms. Meyer. and grow in FFA. All were articulate and confident. Like the many FFA officers who have gone before, Most spoke of the great Paul Day, the Minnesota Meyer also seems to have a bright future ahead of her. FFA advisor who guided them through their year on Marie Wood is associate editor of The Land. She the officer team. Day had high expectations for FFA can be reached at mwood@thelandonline.com. ❖ officers in dress code and manners, certainly. Yet I

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Unlike most farmers and It was a year, Chelsea “We learned a great deal,” he adds. ranchers today, Scott Laeser relates, of “too few tomatoes, It’s a confession you don’t hear everyday from two and Chelsea Chandler can see too many beets, and not farmers who both hold graduate degrees from Yale. all their livestock and nearly enough hours to get everything done.” And “too many every acre of their farm from hungry rabbits,” says an unsmiling Scott. See GUEBERT, pg. 4 their kitchen’s tall windows. It’s not an expansive view. The entire farm, nestled in southern Wisconsin’s Driftless region a few crooked miles FARM & FOOD FILE west of Argyle, is a 77-acre quilt of wetlands, prairie, By Alan Guebert woods, several small barns, an aging stave silo, a hoop building, a flock of 22 laying hens and one tough rooster named Walden that rules every square inch of it. Like many young, beginning farmers, however, when Chelsea and Scott look past the clucking chickens, springtime mud, and peeling barn paint, they see a bright, satisfying future. Today it’s a just-getWe hope to realize ting-starting fruit and our life goal of vegetable farm that balancing our offalso sells eggs. Soon, farm work careers Scott explains, it will be a certified organic with the work we farm that “will be do on the farm. both financially and environmentally sus— Scott Laeser tainable.” And, 10 years from now, “We hope to realize our life goal of balancing our off-farm work careers with the work we do on the farm.” It won’t be easy. Last year, their second on the farm, they planted more than 100 varieties of 40 or so vegetables that were sold either through nearby farmers markets or their subscription-based CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, named Plowshares & Prairie. Most of their CSA clients live either in Madison, about an hour’s drive northeast, or near their home in Lafayette County.

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CSA members offered health plan rebates, subsidies GUEBERT, from pg. 3 This year is off to a good start, he says in an April 7 telephone interview. The first plantings — early peas, radishes, beets and a spring lettuce mixture — are already in the ground. Soon, the beds of a new 70-ft. by 30-ft. hoop building will be planted. CSA memberships are on the rise, too. Last year’s total has already been surpassed and Scott hopes to add several more before the first weekly harvest in late May. “We were happily surprised at how many local families

35 CSAs offer everything from fresh bread, honey and chocolate to local If this mostly unprocessed, completely unadulterated fruits, vegetable and eggs, according to product is offered locally at a fair price, almost everyJulie Garrett, the community program manager of FairShare, a Madisonone will try it, many will buy it and more than a few based coalition of CSAs that sell food will become devoted to it. to more than 9,000 customers in and around Wisconsin’s state capital. joined our CSA,” he relates. “The num- removed from the Indeed, FairShare has been so effecber of those who pick up their shares at taste, quality and satisfaction of fresh, tive in its advocacy of CSA farmers and the farm each week remains our homegrown fruits, vegetables, eggs and the farmers so successful in delivering biggest group.” meat. healthy food, that local health insurIt’s not surprising; most Americans — Moreover, if this mostly unprocessed, ance providers offer substantial be they either rural or urban — are but completely unadulterated produce is rebates and subsidies on health plan a generation or a couple of decades offered locally at a fair price, almost costs to clients who are members of everyone will try it, many will buy it FairShare-endorsed CSAs. and more than a few will become It’s a remarkable benefit — and one devoted to it. that can be adopted anywhere in the That devotion has blossomed into one United States — to an ever-growing of the fastest growing trends not only food movement already loaded with in American agriculture but also in healthy, high-quality benefits and America itself. According to the 2012 attracting bright, new rural developers U.S. Ag Census, the latest numbers like Scott Laeser and Chelsea Chandler. available, 12,617 CSAs operate across The Farm and Food File is published the nation. In 1990, that number was weekly through the United States and estimated to be just 60. Canada. Past columns, events and conIn Madison alone, a key market tact information are posted at served by Scott and Chelsea, at least www.farmandfoodfile.com. ❖

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‘We meshed together, formed a great team’ Jon Brekke President

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While serving as an FFA officer, Brekke attended the University of Minnesota. In 1992, he graduated with a As president of the 1989-90 Mindegree in agribusiness management. nesota State FFA Officer Team, Jon Brekke said he is honored to be part Brekke traveled to Washington, D.C., of the FFA legacy that is repeated every with fellow team member Jeremy Frekyear in the state officer team. While he ing for an FFA conference. may have been president, he said his President George H.W. Bush visited Jon Brekke — 1990, 2015 officer team was truly a team of equals. the FFA officers in the West Wing and “It’s also great to have a group of kids from all over delivered an inspiring speech. Brekke learned the presMinnesota who have their own unique talents and mesh ident of the United States was human, with a sense of together and form a great team,” he said. “These teams humor and friends just like everybody else. come together and do a great job, develop great friend“He told a joke that President Ronald Reagan used to ships, set an example.” tell in the Oval Office,” he said. “It was a human Running the state Greenhand and Chapter Leader moment of two legendary figures in my life at that Leadership camps was a good bonding experience for time.” the team, and required them to stretch their abilities, The Washington, D.C. trip was also his first ride on an he said. airplane. “We learned how to put something like that together,” “It was a very memorable experience going to all the said Brekke. “If you’re teaching, you learn more about significant monuments and sites in Washington, D.C.,” the subject than one of the students.” Brekke said. “It really built a sense of patriotism and Like officers who have gone before and after him, he honor for our country and the sacrifices people have has strong memories of FFA Advisor Paul Day and made to make it great.” Executive Secretary Jim Ertl. Married with four children and living in Shakopee, “They were a great influence on our development,” he Minn., Brekke is vice president, member services of said. “It just meant a lot to me in terms of teaching us Great River Energy. In fact, he has spent the last 17 lessons about leadership and being servants while leadyears of his career working in power cooperatives, ing.” including Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative. FFA was a springboard for Brekke to enter politics. Brekke, who grew up in Godahl, graduated from St. He served two terms as mayor of Shakopee from 1998 to James High School in 1988. While his dad was an 2001. Previously, Brekke served on the Shakopee City agronomist at the grain elevator in La Salle, his uncles Council and the Shakopee Planning Commission, which ran the family farm. He picked rocks, walked beans and he chaired in 1997. baled hay. “The parliamentary procedure at FFA was invaluable His FFA career was highlighted by his lifetime friend as a mayor of a city. Learning how to run a meeting — Michael Busch, and St. James High School ag advisor that sounds so simple, but it’s so powerful to know how Dale Busch, Michael’s father. Brekke and Busch served to do that,” he said. “Where I learned that was FFA.” together as state officers. He expects to get involved in politics again, but his “Getting to serve with Michael was really cool for me, current focus is his job. fun for me, rewarding,” Brekke said. “FFA — that was my proving ground,” said Brekke. ❖

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hat do an executive director for a commodity group, financial advisor, teacher, cattle rancher, vice president in a power co-op, and a state senator all have in common? They were the 1989-90 Minnesota State FFA Officer Team. Over the next several pages you’ll meet Jon Brekke, Roger Reinert, Allen “Al” Schoenfeld, Jeremy Freking, Michael Busch and Cindy Yerbich Bruning, and find out where they are now and what they’ve been doing for the last 25 years. Another thing these officers hold in common is they all credit FFA with helping them develop leadership and public speaking skills, which have played a major role in their lives and careers. The 2015 Minnesota FFA Convention is April 26-28. This year’s theme — “Reach” — is two-fold. The Minnesota FFA Officer Team is celebrating a year of outreach and service to members, said current state reporter Erin Larson of New Richland, Minn. “Reach” is also meant to motivate members to reach for their potential, said Larson, with general sessions inspiring members to Reach Within, Reach Out, Reach Beyond and Reach Deep. “I think members are going to really enjoy our speakers,” she said. For instance, the Peterson Farm Brothers from Kansas are offering a behindthe-scenes look at their social media movement to inform the public about life on their farm. “Members will connect with their story of telling the importance of agriculture,” she said. —Marie Wood

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25 Years Later: FFA ignited spark to serve country Roger Reinert Vice President

Minnesota State Senator Roger Reinert gained valuable leadership skills while wearing the iconic blue and gold jacket as vice president on the 1989-90 Minnesota State FFA Officer team. “Wearing that blue and gold was the first uniform I put on,” Reinert said. “I still have my chapter jacket and my state officer jacket.” Today, he wears the uniform of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Reinert has been a DFL State Senator, serving District 7, Duluth, since winning election in 2010 and re-election in 2012. Prior to the State Senate, he served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011 and served 2004 to 2008 on the Duluth City Council, where he was twice-elected president. Reinert grew up in Dawson, Minn., but calls Duluth his hometown now. He is an avid runner and sailor on Lake Superior. FFA ignited the spark to serve his coun-

try in the Navy, to serve I am and is definitely his community in the a foundation I’ve built Minnesota Legislature, on through my profesand to teach political scisional career.” ence at Lake Superior When he was a state College in Duluth. FFA officer, Reinert “It was this idea that traveled statewide we get involved beyond and recalled a tour our immediate self Roger Reinert — 1990, 2015 through the northinterests,” said Reinert. western corner of Min“We care about the school, we care about nesota, an area to which he had never the community, we care about the area.” been. He was part of a leadership team Every day in his career he uses parlia- of people from all around Minnesota — mentary procedure, which he said is based much like the State Legislature. on the fundamental concept that the “As a state legislator, not only are minority has the right to be heard. In FFA, you working with different people, but Reinert practiced Robert’s Rule of Order. you are learning about all the corners “I learned that in ninth grade at FFA of the state,” he said. in Dawson-Boyd High School,” he said. Earning his American FFA Degree was a major achievement for a kid who Reinert grew up in the country outdidn’t grow up on the farm. The National side Dawson and his parents worked in town. While the district of Duluth FFA Convention was also a highlight. that Reinert represents is urban, Min- Reinert credits Minnesota FFA advisor nesota FFA prepared him well for a Paul Day for “changing us as people.” career in state government. “No one’s farming a single acre,” he said, “but that experience is part of who

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“He taught us to be adults. You learned courtesies like opening doors, standing up when someone came to sit at your table,” he said. “My girlfriend gets the benefit in that I know how to escort her up the stairs when she’s wearing heels.” Day ensured that state officers did not fit the stereotype of a small town or farm kid, and expected each state officer to be a “professional mature adult” representing FFA. While the Navy built on this, the concept was first instilled by Day. “He did not hesitate to let you know if you were not making the standard,” said Reinert. Being a state FFA officer wasn’t all work. At one event, Reinert and President Jon Brekke reenacted the “Top Gun” scene in which Tom Cruise and his buddy sing “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin’.” “Great people,” said Reinert. “We just had fun. I truly enjoyed serving with that group of people.” ❖

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where his parents farmed 600 acres of corn and soybeans and ran a Allen “Al” Schoenfeld, 120-sow farrow-to-finish Minnesota State FFA operation. When he secretary for the 1989served as state officer, 90 officer team, Schoenfeld was attendrecalled giving ing the University of speeches throughout Minnesota in the anihis FFA career. In these Al Schoenfeld — 1990, 2015 mal science department. speeches, he often referenced quotes that “At that time, I had personally sown could be relevant in all aspects of life. my own enterprise — about 120 acres He still does that today. of corn and soybean,” he said. Schoenfeld has the following quote Schoenfeld enjoyed getting to know from Vince Lombardi posted in his his Minnesota officer team, traveling truck: “Perfection is not attainable, but together and directing state leadership if we chase perfection we can catch camps. excellence.” “It was a great team-building experiHe learned the importance of chasing ence. It was a lot of fun,” he said. perfection in FFA. As a state officer he The trip to Nebraska for the National learned “organization, attention to detail Leadership Conference for State Offiand striving to do your best every day.” cers was the “biggest thing” in that Schoenfeld is working to pass on the they got to meet state officers from value of doing your best and catching across the country. They also attended excellence to his own sons — Tanner, the National FFA Convention in 17, Nathan, 15, Lane, 12, and Chance, Kansas City, Mo. 6 — at his own home and farm, K & A Schoenfeld carried the leadership Cattle Company in Astoria, S.D. He skills developed in FFA into his adult applies the Lombardi quote to his life, leadership roles in 4-H and church marriage, family and career. organizations. He also gained the abil“I am a little bit of a perfectionist,” he ity to not be afraid to introduce himself said. “I can’t be perfect, but I can still and meet new people. be excellent.” Schoenfeld grew up in Medford, Minn., See SCHOENFELD, pg. 7

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science emphasis. “I think FFA played a major role in the industry I wanted to pursue,” he said. “I just knew that the ag industry had so many opportunities to pursue a career in.” For his Supervised Agricultural Experience, Freking worked at a strawberry farm and tree nursery in Heron Lake. His team placed in the top 10 in the nation in the nursery/landscape contest. To this day, he can identify a tree and shrub from a bare branch. A couple of years ago, he landscaped his home with 65 varieties of trees, shrubs and plants. “It’s amazing how much of that knowledge has stuck with me all these years,” he said. Freking also competed successfully in public speaking and parliamentary procedure events. He gave a “shout out” to FFA advisors Louise Worm and Keith Place at Heron Lake-Okabena High School. He said he truly enjoyed being a member of the officer team, especially running the state summer leadership camps. “We were a team,” said Freking. “We carried out a mission. We worked very well together. Those were fond memories.” Freking encourages all high school students to get involved in FFA. “Some of the skills you learn through FFA will prove invaluable in your future endeavors,” he said. “Say ‘yes’ when opportunity knocks on the door.” ❖

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tunity for a 19-year-old college student, speaking at numerous local FFA chapter banquets and advocatFor Jeremy Freking, communicaing for youth working in agriculture. tion was the most important skill he “I really found my niche in terms developed in FFA. of what I enjoyed. It’s served me well In fact, he built his career in comin my current career,” said Freking. munications, agriculture and advo“Now through my work at South cacy — lessons learned as treasurer Jeremy Freking — 1990, 2015 Dakota Soybean Association and for the 1989-90 Minnesota State Research Council, my job’s a lot like FFA Officer Team. Today, Freking is executive direc- being an FFA officer. I am an advocate for 13,000 tor of South Dakota Soybean Association and South soybean growers in South Dakota.” Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. Freking understands that good communication Being an FFA state officer was a tremendous oppor- includes listening, which is key in his effort to “engage the public about farming.” South Dakota Soybean is leading the “Hungry for Truth” initiative to open the conversation between farmers and South SCHOENFELD, from pg. 6 Dakotans about where their food comes from. He worked for a feed company that moved him to westPreviously, he was executive director for the South ern Minnesota. In transitioning to self-employment, he Dakota Biotech Association and the South Dakota Pork moved just over the Minnesota border to Astoria, S.D. Producers Council. He was also a crop consultant and disHis company, K & A Cattle, averages about 60 cow-calf trict sales manager for Northrup-King Seed Company. pairs. The operation’s focus is beef cattle reproduction, Raised on a Jackson County corn and soybean artificial insemination, embryo transfer and ultrasounds. farm near Heron Lake, Minn., Freking ran for state A major component is its custom donor house business. officer at the end of his senior year. As an officer, he was a freshman at St. Cloud State University, only “When I moved to western Minnesota, there was an interest in the cattle business,” said Schoenfeld. pulling half a class load because being an FFA officer “Cattle was an entity that I could participate in on a required so much travel. smaller scale and still be relevant. In the swine Sophomore year, Freking transferred to the Uniindustry, you have to have some size to be profitable, versity of Minnesota and earned a degree in agriculto support your family.” ❖ ture industries and marketing, with a plant and soil

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Jeremy Freking Treasurer

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25 Years Later: Ertl, Day had high expectations for team Michael Busch Reporter

an emphasis in marketing and ily to work off the farm. Busch also looked up to preagronomy from the University of vious state officers. Minnesota. For many years, he His years in FFA were a positive experience that Minnesota State FFA Reporter worked in agribusiness communica- offered career opportunities, leadership development Michael Busch published the FFA tions — National Hog Farmer, Beef and personal growth. Newsletter four times a year in Magazine, Cevette and Co., Campaddition to his other state officer “The skills and leadership from my FFA years, parbell Mithun and Miller Meester duties in 1989-90. By that point in ticularly as an FFA officer, provided public speaking Advertising. his life, he had already done a lot of ability, organization and leadership skills,” he said. Today, Busch makes his home in writing and communicating so the Michael Busch — 1990, 2015 During his interview with The Land, memories of Eden Prairie and is pursuing a secnewsletter was a good opportunity for him. FFA friends, mentors and experiences flooded back ond career as financial advisor, compliance manager “I particularly appreciate State Executive Secre- and annuities wholesaler for Ameriprise Financial, for Busch. He recalled reciting the FFA creed, espetary Jim Ertl’s assistance and organization and Minneapolis. His work centers around helping peo- cially the value to be honest and fair in the game of State Advisor Paul Day’s high expectations,” he ple retire. life. said. “Both Mr. Day and Jim Ertl expected our best Busch’s advice for today’s FFA members: “Work His dad, Dale Busch — St. James High School ag and pushed our team and each of us individually.” hard and enjoy every moment. The friendships and teacher and FFA advisor — inspired him to join Busch, who grew up in St. James, Minn., had a FFA. Dale Busch was the first generation in the fam- experience will stay with you all your life.” ❖ hobby sheep operation for his FFA projects. But the bulk of his FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience was working at Watonwan Farm Service, a farmer’s cooperative for grain storage, marketing, seed, feed, “Every time I stood up, the guys fertilizer, chemicals and financing. Busch said he Cindy Yerbich Bruning stood up,” Bruning said. “The guys couldn’t have asked for a better mentor than had to wait on me.” Vaughn Sinclair, who is credited with turning the Sentinel Minnesota State FFA Sentinel small co-op into one of the most successful of its The state Greenhand Leadership Cindy Yerbich Bruning got a kick kind in Minnesota. Conference and Camp in McGregor out of educating city people at the was most memorable for Bruning. “(Sinclair) demonstrated leadership and provided 1989 Minnesota State Fair chilThe leadership camp is planned and me countless opportunities to learn and grow,” he dren’s barnyard. She recalled that led by the state officers for first-year said. some visitors thought the chicks Cindy Yerbich Bruning — 1990, 2015 FFA members. During a baseball were ducks. Busch’s FFA experience became the foundation of game in which she played catcher, his career. He earned a degree in ag economics with “Someone called a llama a cow,” said Bruning. “I she got poison ivy on her ankles. Then Bruning had thought ‘Oh my goodness, this is new.’” to wear the officer uniform of a black skirt, FFA jacket and nylons. The nylons caused the poison ivy Growing up in Puposky, Minn., Bruning knew the g n ci difference between a cow and a llama. 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Iowa high school’s ag program planted in prayer By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF The Land Correspondent ORANGE CITY, Iowa — God has had his Many schools can boast of a herhand in making itage of FFA chapters that date all this work. back for decades, some even to FFA’s beginnings in 1928 when Walter A. Newman proposed an organization that would offer Dennis Benson farm boys a “a greater opportu“The ag program came about as a nity for self-expression and for the result of a board strategic retreat in development of leadership.” Each year less than a handful of 2012,” said Wayne Dykstra, UCHS schools elect to begin an FFA chapter. principal. “At this retreat the No. 1 This can only happen when a school action was to build a hands-on proincludes agriculture studies in their gram at Unity in the vocational educacurriculum. Unity Christian High tion area. That eventually became ag.” School in Orange City, Iowa, has done Several board members visited just that. schools with strong ag and vocational

College. Benson knew Schouten professionally and through Schouten’s involvement in volleyball. Benson is also a volleyball coach. Schouten’s response was that he was on the committee for developing Unity’s ag instruction. He encouraged Benson to apply. “Because Mr. Benson is a great ag instructor that has developed an outstanding ag program and FFA chapter at Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High school,” said Schouten. “Mr. Benson has the right personality and experience to get Unity’s ag program started on the right track.” Friday morning, Benson and Dykstra talked again by phone. On Sunday, the Bensons came up to have a look at the school. Within six days of the Unity mom’s prayer group praying for an ag instructor, the high school had its first ag instructor. See UNITY, pg. 11

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etable and flowering plants that can be marketed. A high tunnel is planned for the following year.’ About one third of Unity’s students are enrolled in the ag program. The 93 students are similar to his previous school — one third girls, two-thirds boys. FFA often accompanies schools that have ag programs. The Unity Christian Chapter became a member of the Iowa FFA Association in 2014. “It is something new for the students and parents,” said Benson. “Parents can talk about their involvement in FFA, its contests and leadership programs. Things are happening here, it is building.” In March, the Unity Christian Chapter distributed the first fruit from FFA’s famous fruit sales. Benson said he hopes to continue his annual summer trips. “There is so much to know about agriculture,” he said. “Each trip is planned to show something different and to teach an appreciation for our natural resources.” A trip to Alaska is among his favorite trips. The FFA members saw a reindeer farm, musk ox operation and a salmon hatchery. He is planning a canoe trip to the Boundary Waters that will include Soudan Underground Iron Mines, International Wolf Center and a honey bee operation. ❖

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UNITY, from pg. 10 “God has had his hand in making all this work,” said Benson. “I am convinced that I am where I should be now.” “Unity is blessed to have this veteran teacher,” said Schouten. “It takes a lot of time and work to start an ag program and FFA chapter. I am thankful that Mr. Benson is up for that challenge.” Seeding an ag program Developing a new ag program is an arduous task. Benson first thought it would be fairly simple to take 35 years of work and get it done in two months. That work even included building a shop — the room 36 feet by 45 feet was there. It needed to be redesigned and outfitted with tools the students would need. Since Unity Christian is a private school, fundraising was involved. “The community has been very generous,” said Benson. “Building the shop became our first project. It was a hands-on operation as we did as much of the work ourselves as possible to build welding tables, woodworking tables, a storage shed, and pouring concrete.” The students now spend time learning to weld. This spring the ag mechanic students will be constructing a 24 foot x 60 foot greenhouse. “It will be hands-on leaning about plants,” said Benson. “Growing veg-

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our service project over the last four years,” said Meyer. “Go All Out” is the theme for this year’s By MARIE WOOD convention. Geared toward leadership, The Land Associate Editor growth and success, the theme challenges When the Iowa FFA Association holds its FFA members to “Go All Out” in everything 87th Leadership Conference April 19-21 at they do. Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum in While Meyer’s term as a state officer is Ames, the organization could break last Abrah Meyer ending her FFA career is not over. A sophoyear’s record attendance of 5,400. more at Iowa State University studying agricultural Iowa State FFA President Abrah Meyer is looking business, she plans to join the collegiate chapter and forward to an expected 5,500 members and support- run for national FFA office. ers coming together and celebrating the accomplishA member of the Wapsie Valley FFA chapter, Meyer ments of FFA in the past year. grew up on a small corn and soybean farm outside of “There’s a lot of energy and excitement at the state Readlyn. She has enjoyed meeting so many members convention,” said Meyer. from across the state and country this past year. The Iowa FFA Conference is the fifth-largest state “It has made the biggest impact in my life, the peoconvention in the National FFA organization. Iowa ple I’ve met, the places I’ve got to visit, the experiFFA has roughly 14,650 members. ences I’ve had,” said Meyer. “We are growing. That’s a great thing to be part of,” The opportunity to interact with her officer teamsaid Iowa FFA Executive Secretary Scott Johnson. mates has been meaningful, as she has seen them During the conference, Iowa FFA and Meals from grow as people and leaders and watched the impact the Heartland will package 250,000 meals. More that they have had on others. Meyer is impressed by than 1,500 members are expected to volunteer in the number of FFA members that are living the misthis event. If the goal is met, then FFA will have sion to be servant leaders. packed one million rice-soy meals for those in need in “So many people have so many different perspectives, Iowa and around the world. but in advocating and serving FFA, they are on the “We are going to be packing our millionth meal for same page and have the same core values,” she said. ❖

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the minds of young people, so too Qualified SMSU faculty members are already in does their interest in America’s food place to teach students. Toland and two other Ph.D. chain — where, how and by whom staffers will handle the economics programs and food is produced. the ag business management courses. In addition, SMSU will provide an agronomy “Also within the professor and specialists in outteaching fraternity reach recruitment and marketing a lot of ag teachers Interest in food for agricultural programs. are reaching production is a big Raphael retirement age,” “One of our staffers will be in thing with students Onyeaghala Toland said. direct contact with all of the FFA these days. “Industry keeps programs throughout the state finding ag teachers are generally making them aware of these new — Raphael well qualified to make career opportunities here at SMSU,” said changes into industry. So those two Toland. Onyeaghala exoduses are adding to the growing Onyeaghala said the agricultural shortage.” program at SMSU continues to expand as evidenced Raphael Onyeaghala, dean of the College of Busi- by the growing number of agricultural business and ness, Education and Professional Studies at South- marketing firms doing on campus interviews at the west Minnesota State University, said he is excited school. Foreign students continue to find SMSU for about the ag education program starting up in special training. In fact, he recruits students from August. Taiwan and this fall will be welcoming another group “Students are already looking forward to this new of Taiwanese students to the Marshall campus. curriculum. Interest in food production is a big thing Diversity is a trademark of SMSU, with students with students these days,” said Onyeaghala from across the nation and several foreign countries. Originally from Nigeria, Onyeaghala has a Ph.D. “We encourage diversity,” said Onyeaghala. “We in agricultural economics from the University of Illi- live and now work in a global communit — that is nois. He came to SMSU from the University of especially true of agriculture — so that needs to be Nebraska-Kearney. part of our broader mission, too.” ❖

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Minnesota is running short on ag teachers. The University of Minnesota isn’t graduating enough ag ed majors to fill the gap. Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall to the rescue. “Starting this August 2015, we’ll Gerald Toland be offering an ag education major with two options: become a high school ag teacher or change a few courses and become an agricultural marketing/ communications specialist,” said Gerald Toland, Ph.D. Toland is a professor of agribusiness and economics at SMSU. The University of Minnesota is graduating 14 to 15 students in agricultural education per year, but the openings for ag teachers in Minnesota is currently about 35, said Toland. “So we have an obvious gap,” he said, “which right now is mostly being filled by qualified ag ed graduates from the surrounding states. But those states are also facing ag teacher shortages. It’s not just a Minnesota problem; it’s a national challenge.” Supply and demand is why this is happening. According to Toland, there’s an increased interest by high schools nationwide wanting to teach agriculture to their students. As science keeps expanding in

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More turkey flocks test positive for avian flu By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor More Minnesota turkey flocks, along with a turkey flock in Iowa, have tested positive for H5N2, the highly-pathogenic avian influenza. A total of 1,452,500 turkeys and 22 turkey farms have been affected in Minnesota as of April 14 reported the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. The latest flocks are in Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Meeker, Stearns, Swift and Redwood counties. There are now five sites in Stearns; four sites in Kandiyohi; three sites in Meeker; and two sites in Swift. Lyon, Watonwan, Pope, Lac Qui Parle and Nobles counties also have farms affected by the virus. In Iowa, the affected flock of 27,000 turkeys is in Buena Vista County. Based on Minnesota Turkey Grower Association’s formula that each turkey is worth $17.50, Minnesota turkey producers have lost an estimated $25.4 million worth of birds. Poultry are at risk for the virus due to the return of migratory waterfowl on the Mississippi flyway, said Bill Hartmann, state veterinarian, Minnesota Board of Animal Health. However, it is not known how the virus is getting into the turkey barns. “We do not know the exact mechanism that the virus is getting into the barns. Our poultry industry is practicing good biosecurity. It’s not just Minnesota, but nationwide, since this is happening in other states,” said Hartmann. Biosecurity is more critical than ever. One turkey producer told Hartmann that everything that touches the barn outside of the barn should not touch the ground inside the barn.

MINNESOTA BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH RECOMMENDED BIOSECURITY MEASURES The Minnesota Board of Animal Health recommends the following biosecurity measures to all poultry producers: 1. Eliminate opportunities for your birds to interact with wild birds. We know that wild waterfowl are carriers of disease, including HPAI. The best way to avoid diseases that wildlife carry is to keep domestic animals separated from the wild. 2. If you have birds at home, do not visit another farm, home or facility that also has birds. If you must visit another premises, be sure to shower and put on clean clothes and shoes beforehand. 3. Remember that vehicles can be vehicles for disease transmission. So boots and coveralls should be used only inside one particular barn. While Minnesota law prevents Hartmann from disclosing the location of the infected flocks, he said the first two Stearns County infected flocks are two to three miles apart and the third site is further out. The first Kandiyohi farm is not on the Stearns-Kandiyohi border. “We can’t find any connection where it would have been spread from one farm to the other,” said Hartmann. Once flocks test positive, state officials quarantine the premises and euthanize all the birds on the property. State officials work with producers to develop flock plans which include appraisal and indemnity agreements, carcass disposal and cleaning and disinfection of the facilities. This represents a small percentage of the number of turkeys in Minnesota, said Margaret Hart, communications director of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. No. 1 turkey producer Minnesota has about 450 farms and raises 46 million turkeys annually,

Before you drive down the road, consider where you are going. Will you be heading to another farm or a live bird market? If the answer is yes, be sure your vehicle is clean and free of dirt, manure and other organic material. 4. Early detection can help prevent the spread of disease. Knowing the signs to look for and monitoring the health of your birds on a regular basis is very important. Some signs to look for include nasal discharge, unusually quiet birds, decreased food and water consumption, drop in egg production, and increased/unusual death loss in your flock. 5. Report sick and dead birds to state health officials immediately. If your birds appear sick or you have experienced increased mortality, call (320) 214-6700, Ext. 3804.

according to the Minnesota Turkey to shore in order to gather fresh fecal Growers Association. Minnesota is the matter for lab testing. number one turkey producer in the State DNR staff will practice good United States, and Kandiyohi County biosecurity in their staff and vehicles, is the number-one producing county she added. followed by Stearns County. “We are not going to be able to With the virus affecting the heart of change the way the birds are moving where turkey is grown, state officials through the environment,” said have brought in an incident manage- Carstensen. ment team and The goal is to field staff from the raises awareness U.S. Department FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and understand of Agriculture to Visit www.mnairesponse.info for the most the prevalence of assist with the up-to-date information on Minnesota’s response the virus in the work load. to H5N2 avian influenza. The site includes environment, she hotlines, biosecurity procedures, response zone Once the virus is explained. maps and USDA stakeholder announcements. found in a turkey “Wild waterflock, the turkeys fowls are the are euthanized to HOTLINES reservoirs for prevent the General questions: (888) 702-9963 these viruses,” spread. Officials Report sick or dead poultry: (320) 214-6700, said Carstensen. establish a 10Ext. 3804 (Minn.) or (866) 536-6367 (USDA) kilometer control Public health Report sick or dead wild birds: (888) 646-6367 zone. The birds in H5N2 does not Permits in control zones: (651) 201-6817 this zone are pose a risk to the tested. Outside of public health or the control zone is a surveillance zone. affect food safety, assured Joni SchefProducers in this zone are notified and tel, public health veterinarian for the asked to report any death losses. Minnesota Department of Health. The virus thrives in cold, damp situIn Minnesota and in other parts of ations so as weather warms, we may the country, the virus has caused no see less of the virus, explained Hart- infections in poultry producers that mann. In the meantime, Hartmann is have had intense contact with infected mobilizing to stop the spread. birds, she explained. “A lot of people are on the ground The state DOH identifies people and prepared to make sure we get rid working on the affected farm and of this,” said Hartmann. interviews them. Those who have had Every turkey flock is tested prior to intense contact with the birds, are recgoing to the processing plant to ensure ommended an antiviral medication that infected turkeys do not go to mar- such as Tamiflu. Then for 10 days following the last exposure, respiratory ket, said Hartmann. symptoms are monitored via text, Waterfowl phone or e-mail. Minnesota Department of Natural “The infected flocks do not go to marResources is responding to the outbreak by testing wild waterfowls in the ket,” said Carstensen. affected counties. As a reminder: All poultry and eggs Michelle Carstensen, DNR wildlife should be cooked to an internal temhealth program supervisor, said DNR perature of 165 F to kill bacteria and ❖ staff will bait birds to get them to come viruses.

Dispute over big solar park heats up in Marshall It’s not that we’re against solar. It’s the simple fact that 500 acres of very prime farmland will be taken out of food production.

— Janelle Geurts Geurts. “It’s not that we’re against solar. It’s the simple fact that 500 acres of very prime farmland will be taken out of food production. CapX is built alongside this solar park area so they had an easy and logical choice for this location.” CapX2020 is an expanded electric transmission grid that supports renewable energy in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The Geurts are longtime farming friends of the land owners selling the acres to the solar project. “We still are friends, even though it’s a bit awkward now. We heard they considered pulling back on the project but now it’s too late,” said Geurts.

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are concerned of the possible health risks being forced upon these families, the value of their properties depleting, the disruption of natural habitat and the loss of county control.” As of April 13, the petition has 511 signatures with a goal of 1,000 signatures. The petition and signatures will be presented to the MPUC and Next Era officials at the public meeting. “We’re passing this petition along to Governor Dayton to let him know the opposition to this project,” said Geurts. A new state mandate requires utility companies to generate 1.5 percent of electricity from the sun by 2020. “The solar industry has really gone to town with this mandate,” said

John Geurts said that the project will have a 25-year life, but he wonders what the condition of that soil will be after 25 years of void conditions. “It’s disturbing. We all take a lot of pride in how we take care of our land and our farming responsibilities,” said Janelle Geurts. “We have serious concerns how this land will farm after being blanketed with solar panels for 25 years. John and I have both gotten well educated on renewable and solar energy.” The proposed solar park made the March 29 Minneapolis Star Tribune. Business and energy writer David Shaffer wrote that “Energy companies have proposed 25 sites across the state for ground-mounted solar panels.” Lyon County farmer Tom Allex also voiced concerns. He said there could be other locations that have less prime land and do not crowd people. He said seven farm residences live within a half mile of this proposed site. See SOLAR, pg. 16

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MARSHALL, Minn. — Controversy is heating up over a 500-acre solar park to be built near Marshall, in Stanley township. Florida-based Next Era Energy Resources, the energy giant behind this project, also acquired a portion of the Buffalo Ridge Wind Farm turbines in 2003. Farmers John and Janelle Geurts’ property line borders the proposed solar park. Janelle Geurts suspects it will be May before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and NextEra officials will have a public meeting in Marshall. The Geurts and neighboring farmers have united with a Save Our Farms online petition. The petition asks signers to oppose the 500-acre, 62.25 megawatt solar park to be built by NextEra Energy. The petition states: “Ten family farms will live within one mile of the land, where rich and abundant crops grown for decades will be replaced by an inefficient and out of place energy source. We

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SOLAR, from pg. 15 “Our biggest concern is that we think the property values of these seven neighboring farms will be cut in half. I’m a half mile away but wonder if this might also lower my farm value,” he said. Allex understands the state mandate for clean, non-polluting power. “But the problem is we’re taking 500 acres of prime farmland without consideration to all the neighbors,” he said. “One neighbor will have solar

panels on all four sides of his farm. (project developers) admit there They’ve now agreed to move them can be a danger, but these panels back, a bigger setback so it’s not will be located far enough from I’m a half mile away right up against your house and houses so that shouldn’t be a but I wonder if this property.” problem. Apparently they are might also lower my concerned enough so now they Allex is concerned about invertare putting in only half as many farm value. ers used in generating solar energy. inverters, but they will each be Inverters give off a radio frequency. — Tom Allex twice as large,” said Allex. “There’s a little danger there. Accessing these land parcels is This can be a cancer-causing situaa matter of money according to tion according to some Internet information. They Allex. “You offer some farmer twice as much as what his land is worth and you’ve bought it,” said Allex. Project details are slowly unfolding. He learned that solar parks larger than 50 mega watts like the CHEMICAL DEALER one in rural Marshall must be controlled by the sate. “So our local county commissioners and township boards have virtually nothing to say,” said Allex. Allex also heard that the power from this project goes into a grid feeding the Twin Cities and possibly even Chicago. “So there’s absolutely no benefit to us in terms of lower electrical costs. It looks to me like solar is only a good investment for those folks who put these smaller units on their roofs and get the upfront grants from the government,” Allex said. ❖

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have a persuasive personality, like people, and earn their respect, he said. Fladeboe reflected back to Jacobson, his early mentor. “He had a magnetic personality. Everybody liked the man. If people like you and trust you, they will do business with you. That’s the secret to this business,” said Fladeboe. With four auctioneers in the family, daughter Kristine and son Glen call most of the sales these days. While Fladeboe doesn’t know the exact number of Fladeboe sales since that 1978 start, he has some idea. “I’ve kept a sale bill of every auction we’ve done. It’s a big huge stack. Best to say there have been many,” he said. With farm commodity prices crashing, farm land sales are still strong. “It’s kind of amazing. Because we mostly now specialize in doing farmland auctions, even with $3.50 corn we’re still seeing a strong land auction market, especially for quality land,” he said. If the land is tiled and has a Crop Production Index of 80 or better, the land is selling well, “maybe off 5 to 15 percent,” said Fladeboe. He expects farmland to keep selling well. “I say the same about good farm equipment,” he said. “That market won’t disappear either. A good tractor with 1,000 or fewer hours still draws good money. New iron has slowed considerably. But give this entire farm cycle some time. Just like strong prices don’t last, neither do weak prices.” Changes Like other auctioneering businesses, online buying is a major part of farm sales. Last year, Fladeboe sold a farm to an Indiana investor online. The investor sent his agent to look at the farm and relied on land quality, CPI and drainage data. “It’s a sign of the times,” he said. “We have Kristi Jo Block sitting with her computer right next to whoever is calling the sale. She instantly informs our auctioneer when the online bid is high bid. All our land auctions anymore are both live and online.” Fladeboe’s highest farm sale per acre went to a Renville County farm, which in 2013 sold for $11,140 an acre. Both live and online buyers were biddng. Even though online bidding extends the selling process across state lines, Fladeboe said most of their farm auctions are sold to somebody within a 10-mile radius of the farm being sold. Fladeboe has concerns about the challenges facing

“want-to-be” farmers. “Not that it can’t be done because you can do most anything if you have a positive attitude,” he said. “But today it takes so much equity to get into farming. Some special family help is almost always needed.” Today, Fladeboe Auctions conducts farmland auctions across Minnesota and out of state. The firm specializes in farmland and fundraising auctions. The younger Fladeboes have become national and international auctioneering specialists in fundraising sales. Kristine did an early March sale in Chicago. Glen just returned from a Cancer Society event in Montana. He’s done cancer fundraisers in California and Florida, too. The last two years, Kristine called a fundraising auction in Honk Kong, China. The two large auctions raised $3.1 million for the poor in the Philippines. Other major fundraising auctions by the Fladeboes are for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the American Heart Foundation, and Helping Paws. In 2010, Kristine was named the International Auctioneer Champion-NAA. Proud of his daughter Kristine, Fladeboe pointed out that 30 years ago female auctioneers were few. “But people have become accustomed to the fact that women can handle these jobs, too; often better than we men,” he said. Fladeboe said he has been blessed in his auction career and family business. “The good Lord willing, I’ll want to be a helping hand as long as I can without getting in the way,” he said. The Land interviewed Dale Fladeboe at the Willmar Ag Show in March. ❖

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Auctioneer Dale Fladeboe, who does the numbers better than most, was selected by auctioneers for induction into the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. At 72 years old, Fladeboe has earned the respect of his colleagues. Dale Fladeboe “I was amazed. I felt deeply honored,” said Fladeboe. Flash back to 1978 when Fladeboe was 35. His wife, Grace Fladeboe, delivered him to the Auction School in Mason City, Iowa. “I told my wife that I was either going to buy a herd of dairy cattle or I was going to go to the Auction School,” he said. “Well, we drove to Mason City. I said to my wife, if I don’t like this you come and pick me up in a couple of days.” Needless to say, Grace didn’t get that call from her husband until the school was finished two weeks later. “I found out I didn’t like it; I loved it,” Fladeboe said. Getting started wasn’t easy. Even auction school wasn’t easy. “I didn’t have a father or a relative in the business. This was all an entirely new experience for me. Today I would tell anyone you’ve got to work hard and you’ve got to genuinely love people,” Fladeboe said. A big break came early in his career from Abner Jacobson, a Benson, Minn., auctioneer who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004. “He took me under his wing, so to speak; guided me on how to do the business,” Fladeboe said. “He was my special mentor and I shall always be indebted to him.” Even after all these years, his love of the business continues. “Every day is like a new career,” said Fladeboe. “It’s a tremendous trip we auctioneers take every time we call a sale. The bidding process gets exciting. “Often you sense the excitement in the crowd, too. I don’t think there’s such a thing as a dull auction. If it is then it’s our fault. It’s our task to create that interest and excitement. It’s a high-energy performance, but you’d be surprised how much of that energy bounces right back from the folks out front.” Second generation The auctioneering DNA runs strong in the Fladeboe family. Grace once commented that only by the grace of God were they so lucky to have three children who all wanted to be auctioneers. Glen Fladeboe, Kristine Fladeboe Duininck and Kimberly Fladeboe Anderson work in Fladeboe Auctions. Fladeboe sent them to auction school in Mason City, now called the World Wide College of Auctioneering. “They, too, found out like I did that they loved the school and they love the business,” said Fladeboe. In order to be an auctioneering success, you need to

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Climatologist: Subsoil moisture will be recharged pathogens, disease and insect By DICK HAGEN micro-organisms. The Land Staff Writer LAMBERTON, Minn. — • Today fully half the state Words that everyone wanted now receives 27 inches or more to hear were uttered by Mark of rainfall each season. Seeley, University of Min• Faribault, from 1961 to nesota Extension climatolo1990, has seen a 31 percent gist when he spoke in midincrease in yearly rainfall. March at a Weather and Mark Seeley Climate event at the South• Waseca’s average rainfall west Research and Outreach Center. was 27.5 inches; now it is 35.7 inches. “I’m still optimistic that we can real• There has been a 37 percent ize a lot of soil moisture recharge before increase in three-inch or heavier rainwe head out into the field,” said Seeley. It turned out Seeley was somewhat prophetic. The week of March 23, Minnesota received helpful precipitation, mostly in the form of snow. With By NANCY MADSEN frost well on its way out, the snow Mankato Free Press Farm advocates are challenging some of melt percolated into the top soils. the assumptions and conclusions drawn As a percent of subsoil moisture by a University of Wisconsin-Madison across the state in early March, See- study that calculated the number of acres ley indicated the numbers are 40 to added to row crops across the country. 60 percent of normal. The study, which used satellite data “That’s not record-breaking,” he from three different sources to analyze said. “We’ve had springs when we had land conversion from 2008 to 2012, was only 20 percent of normal subsoil published April 2 in the journal Environmoisture. But yes, overall we could mental Research Letters. The study deteruse a significant recharging.” mined that Minnesota had the greatest The audience listened carefully to amount of acres of wetlands converted to Seeley’s comments on Minnesota row crops — 5,000 acres — and was No. 2 weather. Here are a few: in conversion of forest to row crops, with • Because of warmer weather “up 13,000 acres of conversion. here” there are now 17 birds that no In Minnesota, about 216,000 total longer migrate. acres were converted into row crops, • Dew points of 80 F or higher are now with the greatest concentrations along the borders of the North Woods region frequent even in northern Minnesota. with not much change in south central • The frequency of heat index warn- Minnesota. But Kevin Paap, president ings is considerably higher because of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, said the water content of Minnesota sum- the study uses selective dates that mer air is higher. show high numbers for conversion to • Minnesota climate is changing crop land, when within the following enough to create new niches for few years, crop land acreage dropped.

falls in the past 10 years. • In 2010, Minnesota had a record 113 measurable tornadoes, including 48 in a single day. • Since 2000 Minnesota has experience five “mega rain” events of 10 inches or more. • In 2012, Drought Aid and Federal Flood Disaster payments occurred at the same time. Assessing climate and weather data, Seeley said he thinks more diversity in the

cropping program will be needed to sustain Minnesota farming landscape and its productive soils. More frequent spells of limited moisture during the growing season seem inevitable. That puts even more importance on maintaining a soil structure that stores water efficiently. He also foresees a changing crop mix and less mono-culture farming. “I think 10 years down the road we will have both the technology and the knowledge to manage a changing cropping scenario,” Seeley said. ❖

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In Minnesota, land used for all crops increased by 231,000 acres between 2008 and 2012, but then fell by 268,000 acres by 2014, he said. Environmental group Friends of the Mississippi River Water Program Director Trevor Russell said that the greatest changes in the state have been in the north central area with a “pines to potatoes” conversion and the Red River valley, which is hosting new crops of corn. “There isn’t any more land in south or southwest Minnesota,” he said. The reason for the added acreage was higher commodity prices, especially for corn and soybeans. The report credited the Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires a certain volume of fuel blended in gasoline to come from renewable sources, as the driver for the increased commodity prices and conversion of land to row crop use. Corn is the primary source of the renewable fuel and would fill more than half of the added acres, according to the University of Wisconsin research. But Paap said, “It really came down to weather. We had poor crops while many countries were increasing wants for protein, primarily China. So we had growing demand at a time when the supply was going down. Ethanol had an effect, but it was only part of the reason.” The study argued that many of the lands put into crop use had been marginal. “New expansion occurred most frequently on marginal land that had severe to very severe limitations to cultivation, whereas previous croplands were most concentrated on prime farmland characterized by fewer limitations,” the study said. But Paap said farmers enrolled in federal programs for crop insurance or conservation land rental cannot farm on any wetlands converted since 1985 or any highly-erodible soil without mitigation. Russell said some wetlands in other

parts of the state have been converted. The study indicated that one source of land converted to crop land was land owned by farmers enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, a federal program in which the government pays a rent to a farmer for not farming crop land for 10 to 15 years. Russell said 600,000 acres have come out of the federal program in Minnesota since 2007, with the majority going back to agricultural use. Many farmers put crop land in the program when crop prices were low, Paap said, but with higher prices available during the study period, may have farmed part or all of it again as their program contracts ended. But, he said, while land under that program decreased, acres that are more environmentally valuable may have been enrolled in similar programs. For example, the number of acres in the Wetland Reserve Program and Reinvest in Minnesota Wetland Reserve Program increased from 72,433 acres in 2008 to 100,763 acres in 2012 and to 110,952 acres in 2014. Now, the prices for corn and soybeans have dropped. Study author and university graduate student Tyler Lark said this could leave farmers in a difficult spot. Nationwide, millions of extra acres were farmed during the period when higher prices were available, but the 2014 farm bill cut the number of acres in the Conservation Reserve Program because of lower demand. “Farmers could be left with excess poor quality cropland and no alternative but to continue cropping it,” Lark said. Nancy Madsen is a reporter for The Free Press of Mankato, Minn., a sister paper to The Land under The Free Press Media. Madsen can be reached at nmadsen@mankatofreepress.com. ❖

Hatfield: Climate change will force agricultural diversity The reality is that we’re getting to the point in climate that even (stresstolerance) attributes in plants aren’t able to withstand the greater stress of weather.

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tems can be a major thrust of any farm bill. Our farm bills really promote monocultures yet we know the longterm values of our land resources are not enhanced that way. We really need to promote much more diversity into our rural landscape. Q: Can double cropping with selected fall-seeded cover crops be part of that new landscape? Hatfield: Definitely. Even pennycress, mostly regarded as a weed, can work when double cropped with soybeans. The demand for oil seed crops keeps expanding. I think pennycress is a good example of domesticating a

weed into a viable oil crop. Plus it’s a nice niche of what I advocate, and that is promoting rotations. I look at pennycress as an economic cover crop. We just need to figure out the best way to grow it and double cropping with soybeans is an alternative. Ingenuity in agriculture that promotes diversity with a very viable crop for the end user is our challenge. Q: What’s the future of irrigation? Hatfield: As we talk weather trends we comment about springs are getting wetter but summers are getting drier and hotter. Yet we see more and more subsurface drainage being dug in across the Upper Midwest. Is enough of this water being recaptured for subsequent irrigation usage? Not so far. Drip irrigation might be a partial answer but again weather is the element. Unless you dig in your water lines deep enough, freezing and thawing conditions will be a costly issue. Drip irrigation on isolated acres to optimize production might be feasible. I think agriculture is in for a revolution because of these changing weather and climate conditions. ❖

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from now. However a classic By DICK HAGEN example is the winter wheat The Land Staff Writer belt which has been moving LAMBERTON, Minn. — north out of Texas, Oklahoma, Fewer but heavier rain events even parts of Kansas because are in our future, and farmers of less seasonal moisture. need to account for that when making cropping plans. Q: Can genetic changes in corn make it better able to “More capacity for water withstand these future stress is on the landscape,” Jerry Hatfield changes? said Iowa State University Extension soils specialist Jerry Hatfield: Yes, I think so. Look Hatfield, at a weather and cliat what plant breeders have done mate event March 16 at the already. Hybrids have become Southwest Research and Outmuch more stress tolerant to reach Center in Lamberton. both heat and moisture “Climate determines where we extremes. But the reality is that grow a crop; weather determines we’re getting to the point in climate how much we produce.” that even those attributes in plants Hatfield, director of the National aren’t able to withstand the greater Laboratory for Agriculture and the stress of weather. That was our predicEnvironment based at ISU in Ames, is tion in the 2014 report, “The Effects of known for his research on soil, plants, Climate Change on Agriculture, Land resilient cropping systems and climate Resources, Water Resources and Biodichange. He received his Ph.D. from versity.” We indicated agriculture ISU in agricultural climatology and would be relatively safe until 2050. statistics. Past president of the Ameri- But at that point and beyond with can Society of Agronomy, he has writ- increasing temperatures and stress conditions, crops that we grow today ten numerous publications and books. The following is from a brief Q&A may not be able to cope with the environment beyond 2050. session with Hatfield. Q: Are our intensive ag practices Q: How do you visualize the accelerating these challenges? farming landscape 20 years from Hatfield: Actually we have a more now in view of the climate change stable agriculture here in the United you predict? Hatfield: We’ll see an increasing States comparable with other parts of diversity of crop mix. We built our cur- the world. Africa, India, China, Ausrent production system on a relatively tralia — all those areas of the globe stable environment. When we have are likely going to experience a lot stable conditions we know what the more climate change and a lot more risk profile looks like. But with negative impacts on their agriculture increasingly schizophrenic weather than will the United States. Here in and climate we’re looking at higher the United States we farm in a somerisks profiles. And that likely will sug- what temperate zone with all sorts of gest a mixture of spring crops, summer variations happening but our climate crops, even winter crops to spread continues to favor our agriculture more so than agriculture in other risks over a longer season. countries. We are blessed with really Q: Might the corn and soybeans good soils. India, a huge country now we grow today be significantly dif- with the largest population, is still ferent 20 years from now to better self-sufficient in food production. But fit into the new weather scenario? 20 years from now that likely won’t be Hatfield: Today no one knows the so. The major problem with China is answer. Will corn and soybeans con- that they have so degraded their soil tinue their movement into the western resources over the years that their and northern geographies of the crop productivity will be forever chalUnited States like they have been lenged. Any disruption in climate will doing for the past decade? Or will cause a major disruption in production these variable weather patterns in China. become such a high risk factor that Q: Can the U.S. farm bill do anycorn and soybeans become question- thing to rectify what is happening able crop choices. Perhaps winter crops to our landscape? will predominate because the heat and Hatfield: One would hope that variability of rainfall will seriously increasing emphasis on conservation limit spring crops. Today the climate practices and renewed emphasis on models aren’t specific enough to spell out what crops will best work 20 years promoting diversity of cropping sys-

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Soybeans’ genetic future focus of Symposium By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer The future of soybeans — courtesy of genetic advances — was the focus of the Soybean Symposium March 19 at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen, Minn. The annual event is sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, which directs the investment of soybean checkoff funding. The bulk of the checkoff — $2.2 million in 2014 — was directed into the genetic research and agronomics of growing soybeans. Gene Stoel, chairman of the Minnesota Production action team, emphasized the importance of genetic and agronomic soybean research because soybean growers, at least in the immediate future, need research that can pay dividends fairly quickly. Stoel is a soybean and corn producer from Lake Wilson, Minn. Even though global oil seed production is increasing and the strong U.S. dollar is slowing exports, Stoel said countries around the world still want U.S. soybeans. “They say our soybeans perform better,” he said. “Those guys if they have the money to buy our beans will be back to buy our beans. Right now who knows what’s going to happen. There are so many

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— Jim Orf political events and other issues happening that potentially impact soybean exports so U.S. production isn’t the key. “Because of stronger amino acid profiles our Minnesota soybean performs better in livestock nutrition. But we’re researching to determine other characteristics that identify why our Minnesota soybean is a better performer for end

users.” Argentina boosted soybean production substantially and many speculators expected a 2-millionacre increase in U.S. soybean production. “Nobody really knows at this point for either corn or soybean acres. Every farmer will be making that decision on their own. It’s a matter of how to become a least-cost producer,” said Stoel. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings report released March 3, an increase of 846,000 soybean acres is expected for 2015. Genetic progress has been significant in soybeans, said Stoel. “The universities, including our U of M, do much of the basic genetic research. But today we rely on specific private companies to produce and bring those varieties to us,” he said. “However, it’s research we do with checkoff dollars that lays the groundwork for those companies to build on. One thing I don’t see private companies picking up on is soybean aphid resistance and incorporating that material into new genetics.” While aphid resistant varieties are on the market today, Stoel said there should be more. “The past two years I’ve been in university plots showing terrific aphid resistance,” he said. “They were using two and three, and even four types of resistance genes and calling them ‘pyramids.’ Aphids are fast-developing bugs so they can quickly adapt to different resistance schemes, but by using this pyramided approach that resistant level doesn’t switch real quick. I think that strategy has to be used and will pay big dividends in the long run.” In the short term, forecasters are predicting belownormal precipitation for the Upper Midwest. Even with less rain, Stoel does not consider soybeans a more profitable dry season crop over corn. “When I run my cash flows, corn still comes out on top,” he said. “Nobody can predict with accuracy what’s going to happen this year. To get away from the 50-50 corn-soybean rotation and switch into bean-on-beans isn’t a good idea.”

Bean-on-beans opens producers up to more disease and insect issues, said Stoel. Breeding techniques At the Soybean Symposium, a panel of scientists and researchers discussed the future of soybean genomics and genetics, including faster breeding techniques, protein content and high oleic soybeans. Soybean breeder Jim Orf explained how markerassisted selection is the breeding strategy that works best for improving protein content of soybeans because many genes are involved. “With these new technologies we screen literally hundreds of genes simultaneously for traits such as protein, yield and disease resistance,” said Orf. “That’s exciting because in the past we mostly worked on one trait, maybe two traits for each breeding cycle. We can now use these marker genes in populations of 5,000 to 10,000 plants to find individual plants with three or four of the traits we want. “So molecular technology is providing significant advancements in how we can screen larger populations, find the traits we are looking for, and do it quicker.” The first three to four years of a breeding program are most critical, Orf said. Next product evaluation and seed production are necessary in order to move a new variety into market, but seeds are moving to market in about two to three years less time. “So we’re talking about 10 years from start to finish,” he said. On the strong amino acid scores for Minnesotagrown soybeans, Orf pointed out that soybeans are low in the sulphur amino acids which are methionine, cystine, lysine, threonine, and tryptophan. “Increasing all five of those amino acids would certainly make soybean meal a better product,” he said, “particularly for those species where we don’t feed a lot of corn. We’re making progress but we’re not yet at the levels we’d like. Part of that is there is not much variability in the soybean germplasm. So maybe we need to look at mutagenesis or other techniques to get higher levels.” Bob Stupar said site-directed mutagenesis and RNA interference technology are tools of the future of genomics and genetics. RNAi is a pathway to regulate gene expression. Mutagenesis is the process that causes a mutation. “Our goal is a soybean with plus-80 percent oleic oil and minus-three percent low lenic scores,” said Stupar. “Soybeans have rapidly become a consumerdriven commodity.” High oleic soybeans produce oil with increased functionality, which has benefit for food and industrial users and could increase the value of all U.S. soybeans. Recognizing this potential to revolutionize the soy oil industry, the U.S. soybean checkoff set a goal of 18 million planted acres of high oleic soybeans by 2023. Surprisingly, high oleic oil soybeans are not necessarily the favorite of all end users. McDonald’s has tried high oleic oils but said the fries don’t have as much taste. You can add flavors back into the cooking grease, however, so why not get the better oil, suggested Orf. ❖

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CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 1150 hrs. ....$315,000 CIH 600 Steiger, '12, 1100 hrs................................................$295,000 CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1315 hrs ..................................................$319,500 CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1720 hrs ..................................................$308,500 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 935 hrs ....................................................$321,500 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1150 hrs ..................................................$315,000 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1200 hrs ..................................................$315,000 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1295 hrs ..................................................$305,500 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 3100 hrs ..................................................$252,000 CIH 550 Quad, '13, 960 hrs ....................................................$315,000 CIH 550 Quad, '12, 880 hrs ....................................................$309,900 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 1765 hrs ..................................................$279,500 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1235 hrs ..................................................$279,900 CIH 535 Quad, '09, 2980 hrs ..................................................$235,000 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1860 hrs ..................................................$259,900 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1955 hrs ..................................................$244,900 CIH 530 Steiger, '07, 2425 hrs................................................$199,000 CIH 500 RowTrac, '14, 480 hrs ..............................................$344,900 CIH 500 Quad, '12, 965 hrs ....................................................$294,900 CIH 500 Steiger, '12, 1050 hrs................................................$235,000 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1430 hrs ..................................................$269,900 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1575 hrs ..................................................$282,900 CIH 500 Quad, '05, 3900 hrs ..................................................$198,000 CIH 485 Quad, '09, 1945 hrs ..................................................$246,500 CIH 485HD Steiger, '10, 1000 hrs ..........................................$219,900 CIH 485 Steiger, '10, 1600 hrs................................................$203,900 CIH 485 Quad, '09, 2650 hrs ..................................................$219,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 2030 hrs ..................................................$235,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 1585 hrs ..................................................$235,900 CIH STX480, '06, 3110 hrs ....................................................$145,900 CIH 480 RowTrac, '14, 410 hrs ..............................................$339,900

CIH 450 RT18, '13, 505 hrs. ......$329,900 CIH STX450, '05, 3885 hrs ....................................................$142,500 CIH STX450Q, '02, 3750 hrs ..................................................$152,000 CIH STX450Q, '02, 4980 hrs ..................................................$142,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 895 hrs..................................................$217,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 1820 hrs................................................$184,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '09, 1790 hrs................................................$184,900 CIH 380 Steiger, '07, 2360 hrs................................................$164,900 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 1105 hrs................................................$200,900 CIH 350HD Steiger, '11, 795 hrs ............................................$191,500 CIH 9380Q, '99, 1945 hrs ......................................................$104,500

TRACTORS 4WD Continued CIH 9380, '96, 5335 hrs ..........................................................$68,900 CIH 9280, '92, 8180 hrs ..........................................................$57,500 Challenger 755C, '10, 1535 hrs ..............................................$174,900 Challenger MTC965C, '09, 1390 hrs ......................................$189,900 Challenger MT855B, '07, 4420 hrs ........................................$169,900 JD 9630T, '10, 2765 hrs ........................................................$227,500 JD 9560R, '14, 545 hrs ..........................................................$309,900 JD 9560, '14, 565 hrs ............................................................$312,000 JD 9560R, '12, 320 hrs ..........................................................$299,900 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 ........................................................$321,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 1005 hrs ......................................................$302,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 1040 hrs ......................................................$319,900 JD 9430T, '08, 3270 hrs ........................................................$199,000 JD 9400, '98, 9365 hrs ............................................................$75,000 JD 9330, '11, 435 hrs ............................................................$224,900 JD 9200, '00, 4150 hrs ............................................................$89,900 JD 9200, '98, 5130 hrs ............................................................$79,900 NH T9.560, '11, 480 hrs ........................................................$215,000 NH T9.505, '11, 230 hrs ........................................................$189,900 NH TJ325, '05, 10,125 hrs........................................................$69,500 Steiger Panther, '89, 11,190 hrs ..............................................$69,500

TRACTORS AWD/MFD

CIH 340 Mag., ‘13, 950 hrs. ......$225,000 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 290 hrs......................................................$239,000 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 560 hrs......................................................$209,900 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 950 hrs......................................................$199,900 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 1125 hrs....................................................$219,900 CIH 340 Mag, '12, 775 hrs......................................................$219,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1865 hrs....................................................$179,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1880 hrs....................................................$182,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2110 hrs....................................................$179,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2725 hrs....................................................$196,500 CIH 335 Mag, '11, 995 hrs......................................................$174,900 CIH 335 Mag, '10, 2310 hrs....................................................$160,500 CIH 335 Mag, '09, 2055 hrs....................................................$160,000 CIH 335 Mag, '08, 3510 hrs....................................................$129,900 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 410 hrs......................................................$225,000 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 470 hrs......................................................$229,500 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 815 hrs......................................................$191,000 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 1175 hrs....................................................$179,900 CIH 315 Mag, '12, 1865 hrs....................................................$171,000 CIH 315 Mag, '11, 1535 hrs....................................................$155,000 CIH 310 Mag, '14, 410 hrs......................................................$207,500 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 4620 hrs....................................................$119,900 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 1975 hrs....................................................$149,900 CIH MX305, '06, 2785 hrs ......................................................$137,900 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 405 hrs......................................................$197,500 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 695 hrs......................................................$199,000 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 160 hrs......................................................$209,900

TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued

CIH 280 Mag., ‘14, 235 hrs. ......$185,000 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......................................................$175,900 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 1610 hrs....................................................$125,000 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 1640 hrs....................................................$125,000 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 1715 hrs....................................................$125,000 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 1770 hrs....................................................$125,000 CIH 225 Mag, '14, 105 hrs......................................................$169,000 CIH 215 Mag, '08, 1405 hrs....................................................$119,500 CIH 190 Mag, '14, 450 hrs......................................................$155,500 CIH 190 Mag, '11, 1915 hrs....................................................$115,000 CIH 190 Mag, '09, 3790 hrs......................................................$99,900 CIH 180 Mag, '13, 1995 hrs....................................................$119,500 CIH 215 Puma, '11, 3100 hrs ..................................................$99,000 CIH 200 Puma, '11, 600 hrs ..................................................$134,900 CIH 180 Puma, '08, 2105 hrs ..................................................$85,500 CIH 170 Puma, '12, 3330 hrs ................................................$112,000 CIH MXM175, '03, 2585 hrs ....................................................$69,500 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 ..............................................$79,900 CIH 125 Pro, '10, 1605 hrs ......................................................$77,500 CIH JX100U, '04, 2950 hrs ......................................................$37,900 JD 7230, '11, 335 hrs ..............................................................$87,500 CIH 7220, '94, 10,735 hrs ........................................................$59,500 CIH 7120, '92, 10,380 hrs ........................................................$49,900 CIH 7120, '91, 7380 hrs ..........................................................$54,900 JD 9630T, '10, 2765 hrs ........................................................$227,500 JD 9200, '00, 4150 hrs ............................................................$96,900 CIH 8360RT, '12, 1610 hrs ....................................................$229,000 JD 8345RT, '10, 1115 hrs ......................................................$224,900 JD 8345RT, '10, 1475 hrs ......................................................$225,000 JD 8320RT, '10, 905 hrs ........................................................$209,500 JD 8320RT, '10, 1600 hrs ......................................................$209,500 JD 8100, '96, 5500 hrs ............................................................$69,500 JD 7530P, '10, 485 hrs ..........................................................$109,900 Kubota M9660, '13, 400 hrs ....................................................$41,750 NH T8040, '10, 1145 hrs ........................................................$149,900 NH T8010, '08, 2095 hrs ........................................................$109,900 NH 8.360, '11, 2050 hrs ........................................................$170,000 NH T7.210, '11, 740 hrs ........................................................$117,500 NH TN75S, '04, 750 hrs............................................................$24,900

TRACTORS 2WD CIH 105C, '13, 140 hrs ............................................................$35,900 CIH 75C, '14..............................................................................$30,500 Case 2590, '78, 6090 hrs..........................................................$14,900 Case 2390, 6670 hrs ................................................................$13,900 Case 2290, '79, 4750 hrs..........................................................$13,500 Case 1490, 5000 hrs ..................................................................$5,500 CIH 885, '88, 6350 hrs ............................................................$12,900 IH 5288, '81, 10,500 hrs ..........................................................$14,500 IH 1086, '81, 3305 hrs..............................................................$18,000 IH 1086, 6980 hrs ......................................................................$9,500 IH 656 ........................................................................................$5,900 Ford 861, '58, 1175 hrs ..............................................................$5,995 JD 6200L, '95, 7100 hrs ..........................................................$24,000 JD 5520, '04, 2435 hrs ............................................................$25,350 JD 4230, '76, 5330 hrs ............................................................$13,900 JD 4000, '71, 9000 hrs ............................................................$13,500 NH T5070, '08, 1100 hrs ..........................................................$35,500

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COMPACT TRACTORS/RTV’s

CIH 290 Mag., ‘13, 430 hrs. ......$209,900

CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1105 hrs. ..$200,900

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....................................................$149,900 CIH MX285, '04, 5145 hrs ........................................................$97,500 CIH 280 Mag, '14, 235 hrs......................................................$185,000 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 2435 hrs....................................................$152,500 CIH MX270, '99, 6935 hrs ........................................................$66,900

JD 755, '92, 1695 hrs ................................................................$8,900 Kubota B7300HSD, 1265 hrs ......................................................$5,900 Kubota B2620, '10, 85 hrs ........................................................$16,400 Kubota B2320HSD, '11, 125 hrs ..............................................$18,500 Kubota BX2650HSDC, '13, 55 hrs ............................................$30,600 Kubota L3240HST, '13, 55 hrs..................................................$32,500 MF 1533, '08, 960 hrs ..............................................................$24,000 NH TC33D, '00, 1715 hrs............................................................$9,650 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 2510, 1045 hrs............................................................$3,995 Kubota RTV1100, '07, 850 hrs..................................................$14,250 Kubota RTV400, '12, 50 hrs........................................................$6,800 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, 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 $34,500 (4) 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 4900, 44' Fld Cult ................................................................$7,500 DMI TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$33,500 (2) DMI TMII, 54.5' Fld Cult ....................................starting at $32,500 DMI TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$32,750 DMI TMII, 35.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$15,900 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 JD 2210, 45.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$40,900 (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 980, 36.5' Fld Cult ..............................................................$16,500 JD 960, 44.5' Fld Cult ................................................................$8,900 JD 960, 28.5' Fld Cult ................................................................$5,500 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 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 Wilrich Quad5, 38.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$15,000 Wilrich 3400, 27.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$10,900 Wilrich 10FCW, 27' Fld Cult ........................................................$2,500 CIH 183, 12R30 Row Crop Cult ..................................................$4,000 CIH 183, 8R30 Row Crop Cult ....................................................$2,500 CIH 3900, 33' Disk....................................................................$17,000 CIH 3900, 19.5' Disk ................................................................$19,000 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 (3) CIH 330, 25' Disk ..............................................starting at $39,500 (2) JD 635, 33' Disk ................................................starting at $17,500 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 JD 2310, 45' Combo Mulch ......................................................$54,950 (7) CIH 110, 50' Crumbler ........................................starting at $9,000 CIH 110, 45' Crumbler ..............................................................$14,500 DMI 45' Crumbler ......................................................................$9,500 DMI 42.5' Crumbler ....................................................................$9,250 DMI 40' Crumbler ......................................................................$9,850 DMI 38' Crumbler ......................................................................$9,500 CIH 181, 20' Rotary Hoe ............................................................$2,500 JD 400, 33' Rotary Hoe ..............................................................$3,200

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

CIH 1240, 16R30 .................. JD 1780, 15R31 ........................................................... JD 1770NT, 16R30....................................................... JD 1770, 16R30 ........................................................... JD 1750, 8R30 ............................................................. JD 1700, 8R30 .............................................................

CIH 1220, 6R30 .................... Kinze 4900, 16R30....................................................... Kinze 3600, 12R24....................................................... Kinze 2200, 12R30....................................................... White 8816, 16R30 ..................................................... White 8200, 12R30 ..................................................... White 8180, 16R30 ..................................................... White 6200, 12R30 ..................................................... White 6122, 12R30 ..................................................... CIH 5400 Drill .............................................................

SPRAYERS SELF-PROPELL

Rudy Lusk - (507) 227-41

PLANTING & SEEDING

CIH SPX3200B, ‘01, 3825 hrs. ...... CIH 3230, '14, 380 hrs ............................................... 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 ......................... Hagie STS12, '12, 550 hrs ........................................... JD 4920, '05, 2425 hrs ............................................... JD 4830, '09, 525 hrs ................................................. Miller 5240HT, '13, 190 hrs ......................................... Miller 4365, '10, 825 hrs ............................................. Miller 4365, '09, 2055 hrs ...........................................

CIH 1240, 24R20 ....................$125,900 CIH 1265, 36R22 ....................................................................$220,250 (4) CIH 1260, 36R22..............................................starting at $164,900 CIH 1260, 36R20 ....................................................................$164,900 (6) CIH 1250, 24R30................................................starting at $84,900 (9) CIH 1250, 16R30................................................starting at $69,900 CIH 1240, 24R22 ....................................................................$114,000 CIH 1240, 24R20 ....................................................................$125,900 (2) CIH 1240, 16R30................................................starting at $55,000 (2) CIH 1220, 8R30..................................................starting at $39,500 (2) CIH 1220, 6R30..................................................starting at $24,900 CIH 1200, 24R22 ......................................................................$33,900 CIH 1200, 16R30 ......................................................................$49,750 CIH 1200, 12R30 ......................................................................$67,000 CIH 955PFF, 12R30 ..................................................................$21,500 (2) CIH 900, 6R30......................................................starting at $6,000 IH 800, 8R30 ..............................................................................$2,500 JD DB44, 24R22 ....................................................................$155,000 JD 7300, 18R22 ........................................................................$16,900 (2) JD 7200, 16R30 ................................................starting at $26,500 JD 1780, 24R22 ........................................................................$42,500

Miller 4365, ‘09, 2055 hrs. ......

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GLENCOE, MN 320-864-5531

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SKID LOADERS/EXC./TLB Cont.

Miller 4240HT, '10, 2005 hrs ..................................................$159,000 Millerpro 2200TSS, '05, 1820 hrs ............................................$95,900 Miller Condor A75, '08, 1740 hrs............................................$149,000 Rogator 1084SS, '09, 2380 hrs ..............................................$149,500 Rogator 854, '98, 3490 hrs ......................................................$46,000 Rogator 854, '97, 5125 hrs ......................................................$37,500 Willmar 765, '95, 3235 hrs ......................................................$20,000

THE LAND, APRIL 17, 2015

WILLMAR, MN 320-235-4898

SPRAYERS PULL-TYPE

..$55,000

.............$39,500 .............$59,900 .............$39,500 .............$18,500 .............$15,000

Demco 1200 Nav ......................................................................$14,900 Fast 9500, 1850 Gal ..................................................................$34,900 (2) Hardi Commander, 1200 Gal ..............................starting at $29,500 Hardi CM1500 ..........................................................................$23,900 Hardi NP1100, 90' ....................................................................$23,500 Hardi Nav 1000 Gal ....................................................................$7,500 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ..............................................................$24,600 Redball 680, 1350 Gal ..............................................................$16,500 (2) Redball 670, 90' ................................................starting at $12,500 Redball 570, 1200 Gal ..............................................................$15,900 Spray Air 3600, 120' ................................................................$29,700 (2) Summers Ultimate, 90' ......................................starting at $18,500 (2) Top Air 1600, 120' ............................................starting at $32,500 Top Air 1200 Gal ......................................................................$29,500

HAY EQUIPMENT

...........$119,900 .............$75,500 .............$22,500 .............$86,500 .............$45,500 .............$62,500 .............$19,500 ...............$9,500 .............$21,000

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BALERS

...$79,000

...........$189,500 .............$79,000 ...........$136,000 .............$65,500 .............$69,900 ...........$259,000 .............$99,500 ...........$219,900 ...........$269,000 ...........$245,000 ...........$199,500

SKID LOADERS/EXCAVATORS/TLB Case SR250, '11, 1550 hrs ......................................................$29,000 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 SV300, '12, 2100 hrs ......................................................$34,900 Case SV300, '12, 2180 hrs ......................................................$33,900 Case SV300, '11, 1635 hrs ......................................................$36,900 Case SV300, '11, 2270 hrs ......................................................$37,500 Case SV250, '12, 3005 hrs ......................................................$29,500 Case SV250, '11, 1170 hrs ......................................................$30,500 Case SV250, '11, 1330 hrs ......................................................$29,000 Case 1845C 3815 hrs................................................................$15,500 Case 1835C, '89, 1755 hrs ........................................................$6,900 Case 445CT, '06, 1630 hrs........................................................$35,500 Case 410, '05, 310 hrs..............................................................$22,900 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 Deere 326D, '12, 355 hrs..........................................................$36,900

MISCELLANEOUS (3) Alloway 20' Shredder ..........................................starting at $2,500 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) Gehl FX1620 Forage Box......................................starting at $8,990 (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 MK 80x61 Auger ........................................................$4,150 Westfield MK 10x71 Auger ........................................................$6,250 Knight 8132 Manure Spreader ..................................................$21,000 Knight 8024 Manure Spreader ....................................................$6,250 Meyers 3954T Manure Spreader ..............................................$14,500 Meyers 435 Manure Spreader ..................................................$14,900 NH 195 Manure Spreader ..........................................................$7,500 Artsway 5165, 165 bu Grinder Mixer ........................................$22,000 Hiniker Big Ox 10' Blade ............................................................$3,995 CIH L780 Loader ......................................................................$19,500 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 387 Grav Box ................................................................$5,650 Killbros 385, 400 bu Grav Box ....................................................$5,300 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 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 (4) 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 Unverferth 1115 Grain Cart ......................................................$40,900 Unverferth 630 Grain Cart ........................................................$14,900 Summers 700, 60" Rockpicker..................................................$13,995 (10) Tractor Snowblowers ............................................starting at $995

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Growing up on a farm when country wasn’t cool I was having lunch with a friend. (If shopping or do someyou were the guy I used to work with in thing fun after school. youth ministry, you would tip your head I didn’t have my friends over all that often. I didn’t Some of those years down, look up from the top of your were tough for her, but think they would like it because we were confined glasses and ask in a tone of disbelief and today she also underto the farm boundaries. In town we could walk or skepticism, “You have a friend?”) stands the great gift it drive all over town, shop at a store ... I used to set myself up for that one was to have those every dang time. daily chores — to know that responsibilBut as we were talking, the conversa“We had, like, 50 kitties,” she said of the ity — and to grow up on the farm. tion turned to what it was like to grow up TABLE TALK things that kept her happy and occupied on the farm as young girls. My sisters and I had all kinds of things to take up on the farm as a young girl. But even By Karen Schwaller our time — playing Annie Annie Over The (wash) Most of my friends lived in town, and then, she began to wonder if it was true House; playing kick ball over the high-wire in our back in the day, I would have given anythat it wasn’t as cool to live on a farm as farm yard; setting up a “house” in one room of the thing for that. It was cooler to live there. I wouldn’t it was to live in town. So she consulted her mother. corn crib when Dad decided he didn’t need it that have to drive 10 or 12 miles just to get to a town, “My mom asked me, ‘How many of your friends year; sitting on top of the brooder house just to talk; wouldn’t need a “good reason to go,” and could hang have four wheelers?’ And I never really thought listening to our voices echo in empty grain bins; preout with my friends. I wouldn’t have to call long distending the loading chute was a stage, and using it tance to talk to them (which was a huge issue back about that — we used to go four wheeling all the time and I never thought anything of it,” she said. on which to perform — with our jump ropes as in the day), and I could even have an actual job And perhaps that innocence — that being unaware microphones; clothes-pinning playing cards to the instead of relying on babysitting money to give me spokes of our bike tires and riding down the big hill that there is any other way of life — that is the the cash flow I needed. beauty, and the great gift, of growing up on the farm. in our yard; and playing in the cool corn in the upper It would be years before I actually would live in bins of the corn crib. We also had a creek near our As a farm child, my siblings and I were never lav- farm, which provided us a place to dip our toes in, town and have a real job — which still didn’t give ished with things. Times were tough back then, too, and a place to ice skate. me the cash flow I needed. I didn’t have my friends over all that often. I did- and with seven children to raise, no one got a lot of On the farm, we were each other’s gift, and each anything except time — either working (my brothn’t think they would like it because we were conother’s investment of time. fined to the farm boundaries. In town we could walk ers, especially) or just being on the farm. It would be years before I knew what a gift that was. Looking back, we really were country, when counor drive all over town, stop at a store, and do nothtry wasn’t cool. We didn’t know any other way of life. ing without feeling guilty about it. Maybe it was because of my own experience on the And I would never trade that experience for any cash farm, or maybe it was our own lack of financial overflow, offering. But as we got to talking, my friend revealed that that we never lavished our children with a lot of things she had a sort of similar experience. She said her OK. Maybe for a certain amount. But it would have friends would tell her there was nothing to do at her either. Our boys were in their glory working with their to be very, very high. dad on the farm — handling livestock and learning how farm when they came to stay. She was a little to operate all of the farm equipment as they got older. stunned, because she said she never noticed it. I gotta be honest. It may be different for girls, though. Our daughter Karen Schwaller brings “Table Talk” to The Land had to come home from school to do pig and sheep from her home near Milford, Iowa. She can be chores during fall harvest, wrestling season and reached at kschwaller@evertek.net. ❖ spring planting, when all of her other friends could go

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Local Corn and Soybean Price Index

Sauk Rapids Madison Redwood Falls Fergus Falls Morris Tracy Average: Year Ago Average:

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Cash Grain Markets corn/change* soybeans/change* $3.48 $3.31 $3.43 $3.29 $3.24 $3.46

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The following market analysis is for the week ending April 10. CORN — Traders straggled back from their Easter holiday with just enough leftover optimism from the previous week to last one session. Corn tried to close higher on Monday and extend last week’s recovery, but failed. May and December corn faded each day of the week with the May contract settling 9 1⁄2 cents lower for the week at $3.77 per bushel. The December contract closed the week down eight cents at $4.02 1⁄2 per bushel. Corn is back to where we were the day of March 31 U.S. Department of PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. Agriculture Grain Stocks and St. Paul Prospective Planting reports. Anticipation for an increasing carryout number on the April 9 USDA monthly crop report and a firming U.S. dollar were factors in the receding market. Weather for the Midwest turned wetter with forecasts for additional precipitation over the next 10 days being interpreted as favorable for the growing season, conceding that planting delays are occurring. If the rain causes severe flooding, this outlook may turn around and provide support to the new crop contract. The first official corn planting progress report is expected to be released on April 13. On April 6 some states included progress in the weekly recap: Texas 37 percent complete versus 50 percent average, Louisiana 67 percent complete versus 93 percent on average, Mississippi 34 percent versus 57 percent average, Georgia 36 percent complete versus 59 per-

The livestock markets are starting the month of April with a positive attitude toward both the hog and cattle markets. Both markets have seen cash prices and the futures market improve during the past few weeks — the hogs from improved demand for pork, and cattle because of tight supplies of live inventory. The cattle market continues to prove to have good underlying support due to the significant tight supplies. This is forcing the packers to compete for live inventories through aggressive bidding, which keeps the cash price in a firm stance. JOE TEALE The futures market has been Broker reluctant to follow this scenario Great Plains Commodity as, from a demand standpoint, Afton, Minn. the market is weak, and the boxed beef trade is noticeably well below in volume over the past couple of years. For the near term, it does not appear that this struggle between supply and demand will cease. Therefore the possibility is good that the cash trade in cattle will remain firm and the futures market will continue to lag behind the cash price. The reason for the disconnect between cash and futures is that the futures are anticipating the change in supplies along with the continued sluggish demand for beef. On the other hand, the cash is a straight reflection of the current condition of a tight supply of market-ready cattle. Producers should continue to monitor both supply and demand conditions and protect inventories as needed. The hog market, after a long sustained decline in

I was able to attend Commodity Classic at the end of February in Phoenix, Ariz. This is a large convention that features National Corn Growers, Soybean and Sorghum associations. It features a trade show and many informational seminars. This year had record attendance, with over 3,700 farmers. The hot topic, the new buzz word, was “big data.” You have probably heard about it and everyone is wondering how do we use it, compile it, and who owns it and has access to it. Those items will be sorted through and figured out, but it might take a while. One of the interesting seminars ANDY HUNEKE I attended was a speaker talking AgStar Director Leasing & Trade Credit about the grain markets. As you Northfield, Minn. can imagine, there are a lot of opinions on where the markets may be heading and each speaker has a different perspective. As I listened to the speaker, he was telling his farmer audience that the corn and soybean markets, as he sees them, are bullish, which means they have upside potential. This surprised me somewhat and he continued talking about the upside and that we should not be discouraged with the market as it will be moving higher. The entire time I was concerned that everyone in that room will just hold on to their crop and not market until the price goes a lot higher, and there is no guarantee of that happening. People remember what they want to hear. As the speaker was summarizing his presentation,

See NYSTROM, pg. 30

See TEALE, pg. 30

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If corn delayed, expect some switching to soybeans NYSTROM, from pg. 29 cent average and Arkansas 27 percent complete versus 43 percent average. The April 9 monthly supply/demand table was about as expected. Ending stocks for 2014-15 of 1.827 billion bushels were 50 million bushels higher than the March report, but slightly less than the average trade guess of 1.854 billion bushels. The change in ending stocks was achieved through a drop in feed/residual of 50 million bushels. The average on-farm price estimate was raised a nickel on the low end and dropped a nickel on the high end to $3.55 to $3.85 per bushel. World ending stocks for 2014-15 at 188.5 million metric tons were well above the average estimate of 186.9 mmt and last month’s 185.28 mmt. Argentina’s production number was increased 0.5 mmt to 24.0 mmt while Brazil’s number was unchanged at 75.0 mmt. China’s import outlook was raised 0.5 mmt to 3.0 mmt. Conab refreshed their Brazilian corn production number from 78.21 mmt to 78.99 mmt on April 10. The trade is estimating that China has bought two million metric tons of Ukrainian corn this year versus previous estimates of 600 tmt. Argentina’s corn harvest is pegged at 16 percent complete versus 14 percent last year. Brazil’s corn harvest is estimated at 59 percent complete versus 70 percent last year. Weekly export sales were better than expected at 25.2 million bushels for old crop and 2.5 million bushels for new crop. Old crop sales need to average 17.3 million bushels per week to accomplish the USDA outlook for 1.8 billion bushels. From this point last year until the end of the marketing year, sales averaged 11.8 million per week. Weekly ethanol production fell 16,000 barrels per day to 936,000 barrels per day. Ethanol stocks were essentially unchanged at 20.5 million barrels. More reports of bird flu in Minnesota has everyone on guard. New cases were also detected in southwest Ontario and North Dakota. OUTLOOK: Producer selling has dried up as prices have receded. The calendar, rather than price, may be what next sparks sales when the crop is in the ground and established. Nearby corn has not broken out of the $3.67 to $3.90 range since the March 31 reports. December corn finds first support near $3.98 3⁄4-$3.96 per bushel. Resistance comes in at $4.10, then $4.20 per bushel. The current weather forecasts look drier for the

Midwest in the short term, with rain returning on the 11-15 day maps. The Climate Prediction Center this week put the odds of El Nino to continue through the summer at 70 percent. El Nino improves the chances for moisture in the Midwest. SOYBEANS — Soybeans traded to their lowest level for a lead contract since Oct. 21 and closed out the week on a poor note when the May contract traded down to $9.44 1⁄2 per bushel. A rallying U.S. dollar, poor demand for U.S. beans, and record harvests coming off in South America precipitated the fall. The monthly USDA balance sheets held no surprises. The USDA 2014-15 supply/demand sheet increased imports by five million bushels, increased seed usage by six million and upped residual use by 14 million bushels. The end result was a cut in ending stocks of 15 million bushels to 370 million bushels. This figure was spot on with the average trade estimate. The on-farm average price forecast rose by 15 cents on the lower end and fell 35 cents on the higher end to a new range of $9.60 to $10.60 per bushel. World ending stocks of 89.55 mmt were again essentially right on with pre-report guesses and unchanged from last month’s number. Brazil’s soybean production forecast was unchanged at 94.50 mmt; but due to reports of excellent yields in Argentina, their production was edged 1.0 mmt higher to 57.0 mmt. China’s import figure was left alone at 74.0 mmt. There was chatter around the market that China was looking to delay bean shipments from Brazil as its crushing margins narrow. Brazil’s crushing margin is still positive, but has been cut in half over the last 30 days. On April 10, Conab refreshed the Brazilian crop estimates. Conab increased the bean production estimate from 93.26 mmt to 94.28 mmt. This compares to the USDA’s 94.5 mmt forecast. There are reports out of Brazil that the Bank of Brazil does not have funds available for low-interest loans for farmers to pre-pay inputs for next year, but funds are available at the normal rate of 16 percent. The Buenos Aires Cereal Exchange projects Argentine soybean harvest is nearly 20 percent complete versus 15 percent last year, according to reports. Brazil’s bean harvest is 75 percent complete, right on the average. Weekly export sales continue to seasonally fade. For old crop, cancellations outweighed new sales for a net sales

number that was a negative 6.5 million bushels. New crop sales were above expectations at 18.5 million bushels. China switched 13 million bushels from old crop to new crop. Old crop sales need to average three million bushels per week to hit the USDA forecast for 1.79 billion bushels of exports. Last year, exports averaged 2.2 million bushels per week from now through the end of the marketing year. Due to an oil storage tank fire adjacent to the Brazilian port of Santos, soybean loadings were delayed four days. The fire initially encompassed six tanks and resulted in truck traffic into the port being delayed. The fire is now down to one tank and traffic is open. OUTLOOK: A week of lower lows and lower highs is not bullish. If weather delays corn planting, the assumption is there will be some switching from corn to soybeans. Argentina’s farmers are expected to sell up to a third of their record crop over the next two months which also

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puts a dark cloud over the market. Without a weather threat to the U.S. soybean crop, rallies will likely be met with grower sales and difficult to extend. May soybeans broke through the $9.50 support level, leaving next support closer to $9.29 per bushel. Resistance in May beans is $9.65, then $9.73 1⁄2 per bushel. May soybeans were 34 1⁄2 cents lower for the week, closing at $9.51 1⁄2 per bushel. The November contract dropped 31 3⁄4 cents to settle at $9.42 1⁄2 per bushel. Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week ending April 10: Chicago wheat fell 9 3⁄4 cents, Minneapolis was 14 1⁄2 cents lower and Kansas City tumbled 24 cents lower. May crude oil gained 5 percent or $2.50 per barrel to close at $51.64 per barrel, ultra-lowsulfur diesel rallied over 8 1⁄4 cents, reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending rose 4 1⁄2 cents and natural gas plunged 20 1⁄4 cents lower. The U.S. dollar index surged 2.887 points higher for the week as of mid-afternoon on Friday. ❖

Make educated decisions HUNEKE, from pg. 29 he made a few comments that, hopefully, everyone heard. He is bullish on the market, but believes we could get to $4.75 futures on corn and maybe $11.00 on soybeans. I would be willing to bet that all the people in the room thought he was earlier projecting $5.50 corn and $13.00 beans when he started out talking about a bullish market. With any kind of information, from blogs to presentations to videos to faceto-face discussions, it’s important to

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Sharp rally unlikely in pork TEALE, from pg. 29 price, is finally showing signs of improving. The fact that the numbers of market-ready hogs has declined and the demand for pork remains strong has bolstered the current rally in prices. A question still remains as to whether or not this is a mere correction in an oversold market or the beginning of a new trend. Because of the amount of pork in cold storage, it is likely that this current change in direction will meet some resistance due to that supply of pork. This will make a sharp rally in price

fairly unlikely unless there are more fundamental changes in either supply or demand. Thanks to the disparity between hog and cattle prices, the demand in pork should remain more attractive than beef at the wholesale level. The other positive news item was that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Hogs and Pigs report indicated not as many hogs are expected in the months ahead. This should help keep a more positive posture to the hog market in the weeks ahead. Producers are urged to remain current with their inventories and protect future marketings as warranted. ❖

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This column was written equivalent to 3.2 percent of for the marketing week endproduction in February, ing April 10. according to the USDEC. U.S. dairy exports remain Cooperatives Working near two-year lows, but Together accepted 10 shipments rebounded a bit requests for export assisin February compared with tance this week from Dairy the prior month, according Farmers of America, Northto the latest data from the west Dairy Association MIELKE MARKET U.S. Dairy Export Council. (Darigold), and Tillamook WEEKLY Exporters shipped 137,576 County Creamery Associatons of milk powders, tion who have contracts to By Lee Mielke cheese, butterfat, whey and sell 1.405 million pounds of lactose in February, down 14 percent Cheddar, Gouda, and Monterey Jack from a year ago, but up 21 percent from cheese and 55,116 pounds of butter to January on a daily-average basis. Total customers in Asia, the Middle East, overseas sales were valued at $434 mil- and Oceania. The product has been lion, down 26 percent from last year, contracted for delivery through Sepbut up 20 percent from January (daily tember 2015. average). Year-to-date, CWT has assisted memExports of cheese and nonfat dry ber cooperatives who have contracts to milk/skim milk powder were up sell 24.842 million pounds of cheese sharply from January’s levels, and only and 24.387 million pounds of butter to slightly below February 2014. Ship22 countries on five continents. ments of NDM/SMP were 35,610 tons, ■ up 13 percent from January (daily Cash cheese prices saw little change average) and down just 2 percent from the first full week of April. The block last year. Sales to Mexico were up 34 percent from a year ago, and new sales Cheddar closed Friday at $1.5775 per pound, down a quarter-cent on the of 2,770 tons went to Pakistan. week and 59.25 cents below a year ago Cheese exports were 29,578 tons, up when they tumbled 18 cents, to $2.17. 38 percent from January (daily averThe Cheddar barrels closed at $1.61, age) and down just 5 percent from a up 1.5 cents on the week and the highyear ago. Mexico (plus 23 percent vs. est they have been since Dec. 1, 2014, last year) and South Korea (plus 24 but are 47 cents below a year ago when percent) posted increases. they rolled 14.5 cents lower to $2.08. Whey exports also were higher than They are also 3.25 cents above the January. Overall volume reached blocks, a spread that typically runs 3-5 32,831 tons, up 17 percent from Janu- cents below the blocks. The ever lagary (daily average), though still 17 per- ging National Dairy Products Sales cent below a year ago. Gains were led Report surveyed U.S. average block by whey protein isolate, with exports price slipped a half-cent, to $1.5756 per up 72 percent from last year. In Febru- pound, while the barrels averaged ary, overall whey shipments to South- $1.5729, down 0.9 cent. east Asia were up 12 percent vs. the Orders received by most Midwest prior year, while exports to China, our cheese manufacturers continue to be largest whey market, were down 34 consistently strong, leading to mainpercent. taining high levels of production, U.S. exports (on a total milk solids according to Dairy Market News. Extra basis) were equivalent to 13.1 percent milk is often available and is being of U.S. milk solids production in Febru- purchased to achieve desired producary, down from the 15.4 percent propor- tion levels. Many plants have found tion exported in 2013-14. Imports were See MIELKE, pg. 32

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Butter makers stocking up for future contracts MIELKE, from pg. 31 that they can be opportunistic and hold out for milk discounts of $2.00 or more under class, and generally find sellers. There is some surprise at how long milk has been available at a discount in the Midwest. The storage capacity available to plants varies. Some manufacturers continue to make as much cheese as available milk allows, with no concern to storing what can't be immediately sold. However, some plants are now facing fuller storage facilities which may begin to affect manufacturing schedules in the near future. Storage capacity is not so much a factor for cheese manufacturers with specialty products or those in niche markets. Western cheese manufacturers continue to find strong customer demand for cheese. The term "robust" was used in some discussions. Retail customers are perceived to like current pricing, which is driving orders from retailers. Demand is also strong from food service customers as well as brokers and resellers. While some cheese is going into storage, there is a growing perception that fresh usage demand is accounting for significant volumes of cheese production. With steady to increasing milk

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MIELKE, from pg. 32 Production and marketings for 2014 were reported at 206.0 billion pounds and 205.1 billion, respectively, both unchanged from last month’s report. If realized, 2014 production would be up 2.4 percent from 2013. 2015 production and marketings were projected at 210.0 billion and 209.0 billion pounds, respectively. The production estimate is down 1.1 billion pounds and the marketing estimate is down 1 billion from a month ago. If realized, 2015 production and marketings would be up about 1.9 percent from 2014. Fat basis imports were raised on demand for butterfat, but skim-solids imports were unchanged. Exports are hampered by relatively weak international prices and the strong dollar; thus forecasts for both fat and skim-solids are reduced from last month. Product price forecasts for butter and cheese were raised on domestic demand strength. However, relatively weak exports of nonfat dry milk are expected to pressure prices lower. The whey price forecast was unchanged. The Class III milk price was raised on the strength of cheese prices. Look for the 2015 average to range $16.20-$16.70/cwt., up from the $15.95-$16.55/cwt. expected a month ago, and compares to $22.34/cwt. in 2014 and $17.99/cwt. in 2013. The Class IV price was reduced as a lower NDM See MIELKE, pg. 34

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

‘13 Cat. Challenger, 832 hrs, TRACK, 285 hp, 30” belts, 5 hyds ....$247,500

Wednesday, April 29: Spruce Creek Fish Farm RE Online Auction, Miltona, MN Opens Wednesday, May 6 & Closes Wednesday, May 13: May Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction. Wednesday, May 27 @ 10 AM: Suby Construction Co. LLC, Steffes Auction Facility, West Fargo, ND Opens Wednesday, June 3 & Closes Wednesday, June 10: June Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction, Advertising Deadline: Friday, May 15 Thursday, June 11 @ 3 PM: DeWayne & Donna Holtz Estate, Litchfield, MN, RE & Personal Property Auction Friday, June 12 @ 10 AM: Grassline Cattle Co. LLC, Cokato, MN, Farm Auction Saturday, June 13 @ 11 AM: Doug & Joanne Miller Auction, Litchfield, MN

SOLD

Wednesday, June 17 @ 11 AM: Rob & Jenifer Punton, Ayr, ND, Farm Auction Thursday, June 18 @ 10 AM: Stearns County MN Farm Auction, Freeport, MN Friday, June 19 @ 11 AM: Brian Johnson Farm, Hawley, MN, Farm Retirement Wednesday, July 29 @ 9 AM: AgIron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, July 1

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

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1975 chev.C 60 single ax grain truck, 16 “ box, 366 eng. Wilrich box and hoist very good cond. 320 235 6389 or 320 212 8002

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15' diameter holding tank, FOR SALE: JD 4630, PS, Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair Repair-Troubleshoot1500 bu, with 6' 6” auger, 8100 hrs, duals, $10,500; 3ph 3 hp electric motor Hesston 1340 discbine, ing Sales-Design Custom $1,700. 641-425-9035 $7,000. 952-457-1413 hydraulic hose-making up to 2” Service calls made. FOR SALE: Parker 450 bu FOR SALE: Merritt alum STOEN'S Hydrostatic Serhopper grain trailers; '89 box wagon, $3,600; Parker vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N IH 1680 combine; 690 Kill350 bu box wagon, $2,600; Glenwood, MN 56334 320bros grain cart; 24R30” JD Hutchinson auger, 8”x53', 634-4360 pl on Kinze bar; Big A 10hp motor, $1,500; IH 1967 IH 656 gas tractor, 3pt, WF floater; 175 Michigan ldr; tandem box, 50,000 miles, fender, $3,250; JD 336 3000 Gleaner CH parts; IH good motor, transmission baler, $2,450; Farmhand 8 964 CH; White 706 & 708 CH needs work, $1,500; 3pt log bale accumulator, $1,250; & parts; White plows & splitter, circle saw. 320-253Farmhand 8 bale fork, like parts; (3) 4WD drive pick9194 new, $1,400; NH 258 rake, ups ('78-'80); JD 44' field $2,250; NH BR780 round cult; 3300 Hiniker field FOR SALE:Used grain bins, baler, exc belts, $5,500; IA cult; IH 260 backhoe; headfloors unload systems, sti8 bale dolly wheel hay trailer trailers. 507-380-5324 rators, fans & heaters, aerer, $2,750. 320-769-2756 ation fans, buying or selling, try me first and also FOR SALE: NH LX885 skid loader, cab, heat, 2spd, 3740 JD 1760 hyd fold 12x30 call for very competitive planter, 3 bu boxes, HD hrs, 78” dirt bucket, $12,900. contract rates! Office down pressure springs, 250 320-295-7000 hours 8am-5pm Monday – monitor, $18,500; JD 980 27' Friday Saturday 9am - 12 FOR SALE: Oliver & White field cult w/ harrow, could noon or call 507-697-6133 tractor parts, just parting be 24', $8,900; JD 630 26' Ask for Gary out a 105 White w/ cab & disc, exc blades, $7,900; JD 3spd & 3pt. Also have a lot 1075 running gear, $1,350; Farm Implements 035 of sheet metal for Olivers JD 85 8x30 fold cult, $950. (218) 564-4273 or (218)-639320-769-2756 0315 (22) NH Weights, 88lb, JD 44 2 bottom plow; New $100/ea; (12) JD Wgts, Idea 1R picker, works; Ke100Lb, $1,200; (9) Yetter FOR SALE: Owatonna Elevator, model 205, 45', PTO, wanee 45' & 55' grain elevaJD No Till-Whip Combos, wide trough, removable tors; JD 40' grain elevator; $300/ea; (4) Yetter JD spouts, good for small bales 3 flair boxes on JD gears w/ Trash Whips, $175/ea; (8) or small grain, $750/OBO. hoist; Schwartz single post Unverferth JD Trash 952-758-3578 loader, complete off a 620. Whips, $100/ea. 715-234-1993 320-864-4583 or 320-779-4583 Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, 1000 Gallon Top-Air Sprayer Brand New, 12'-$6,500; 14'- JD 4640 QUAD RANGE, w/ 60 Ft Boom, Big Tires, $7,000; 16'-$7,500; 24'triple, Firestone 20pt 8x38, Monitor, Hyd Pump, $14,000; 32'-$16,500; 42'rock box, new 134 A air Foamer Etc. Everything $19,500. Other sizes from conditioning, recent engine works. Guaranteed! J&M 8'-60'. 715-234-1993 bearing, 7900 hrs, good 350 Bu Wagon, Truck Tires. cond. $18,000; JD 7000 8-30, Both Real Good. 319-347- Hay Busters H106 rock pickdry fert, insecticide, moni2349 Can Deliver er, $8,995; 2564 Bale Buster tor, folding markers, needs w/ blower, $17,900/OBO disk openers, $3,000. (507) trade. 320-543-3523 16-row 9100 B&H hydraulic 249-2676 fold Cultivator/anhydrous hitch, Raven control, Tall shields. 507-383-8094

Farm Implements

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USED TRACTORS

#281959, ‘11 Cat. MT765C, 1050 hrs., 16’ tracks................................$210,000 #125489, ‘13 JD 9510RT, 520 hrs., 36” tracks, 4 SCV ........................$342,500 #902738, ‘13 JD 9460RT, 492 hrs., 36” tracks, Xenon lights, WS drawbar ..............................................................................................$249,500 #2592, ‘12 JD 9560R, 600 hrs., 800’ w/duals, Xenon lights, wgt. pkg.$279,500 #283560, ‘11 JD 9630T, 1475 hrs., 36” tracks, WS drawbar................$249,500 #126140, ‘08 JD 9630, 600 hrs., 80’ w/duals, Xenon lights, wgt. pkg. $229,500 #192729, ‘09 JD 9230, 2584 hrs., 480/80R46, PTO ............................$172,500 #192515, ‘12 JD 8360RT, 1508 hrs., IVT, 16” tracks, 5 SCV ................$259,500 #192646, ‘09 JD 8530, 3382 hrs., IVT, ISL, 380/90R54 ......................$189,500 #128531, ‘13 JD 8335R, 525 hrs., IVT, ILS, 85R50 w/duals, 4 SCV, Warranty................................................................................$273,000 #282444, ‘08 JD 8130, MFWD, 3928 hrs., PS, 320/90R54 ..................$129,500 #280834, ‘00 JD 8410, MFWD, 8698 hrs., New 18.4-46 ........................$87,500

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#125202, ‘11 JD 9770, 1508/1008, 2-whl., 710/70R38 duals, topper..$206,500 #192955, ‘10 JD 9870, 972/825, PRWD, 650/38 duals, topper............$219,500 #193799, ‘08 JD 9870, 2044/1850, PRWD, 20.8-42 duals ..................$186,500 #282994, ‘13 JD S670, 1315/935, 2WD, 520x85 duals, topper ..........$199,500 #282837, ‘13 JD S670, 565/430, PRWD, 5-spd. FHS ..........................$289,500 #282837, ‘13 JD S680, 586/425, PRWD, topper ..................................$329,500 ‘14 JD S690, 440/325, PRWD, Factory Tracks, Power Tailboard ..........$430,000

AGED/NEW/DEMO BLOWOUTS

#15419, ‘14 JD 6140R, 85 hrs., 2-whl., cab, P/Quad, 480/80R42..........$94,500 #11095, ‘14 JD 6150R, 200 hrs., MFWD, cab, JD 360 loader ..............$124,900 #85286, ‘13 JD 8260R, 137 hrs., PSFT, 5 SCV, 480/80R50..................$215,000 #760079, ‘14 JD 2623 Disk, 30’8”, Never Used ......................................$52,500 #755126, ‘14 JD 2700 Mulch Ripper, (5) std. 30”, Never Used ..............$32,900 #745213, ‘13 JD 3710 Plow, 10-bottom spring reset, coulters, Never Used..............................................................................$52,000

PLANTING/SEEDING

#285638, ‘09 JD 1690, CCS Drill, 30’, 15”..............................................$69,500 #153562, ‘12 JD DB80, 32R30, CCS, L/fert., R/cmnd, R/clnrs, Smart Box ..............................................................................................$229,500 #125063, ‘12 JD DB60, 24R30, CCS, L/fert., R/cmnd, R/clnrs ............$152,500 #125059, ‘13 JD 1770NT, 16R30, CCS, Mech. Dr., R/clnrs, Pneu. DP....$89,500 #125641, ‘07 JD 1770NT, 16R30, 3.0 bu., Mech. Dr. ............................$59,500 #125640, ‘02 JD 1770NT, 16R30, 3.0 bu., Mech.Dr., R/clnrs ................$45,000 #125677, ‘97 K&M Bar, 24R22, 1.6 bu., R/clnrs, Tru Count ..................$32,500 #193570, ‘06 White 8180, 16R30, TruCount, R/clnrs ............................$52,500

USED FIELD CULTIVATORS

#125848, ‘00 CIH TigerMate Fld. Cult., 291⁄2’, rolling basket ..................$28,500 #113934, ‘13 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 641⁄2’, Accudepth, 4-bar ......................$65,000 #114081, ‘13 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 551⁄2’, single point, 3-bar......................$58,500 #114108, ‘07 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 581⁄2’, Accudepth, 3-bar ......................$37,500 #125361, ‘12 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 381⁄2’, single point, 4-bar......................$34,500

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Int'l Semi Tractor, $8,500; '02 JD 8120, MFD, 420/80/46 JD Disc 230 Wing Fold 21', tires 80%, w/ duals, $2,500; JD 1010 field culti380/85/30 fronts 80%, 4 hyds, vator, 26' Harrow, $2,500. tractor serviced & field 42' hopper bottom trailer, ready, 7800 hrs, $7,000. 715-419-2560 $64,500/OBO. 507-829-3349

#1283143, ‘13 JD 4940, 391 hrs., 120’ boom, 380/105R50, B/Trac ....$289,500

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JD 7000, 6RN planter, no fer- 1952 JD B, new paint, runs tilizer, $4,200; 8”x32' auger, good, excellent condition, 5hp motor, $1,200; IH 700 $2,850. 507-220-0487 8x18 plow, $4,000; 25' gooseneck 3 horse trailer w/ liv- 2013 JD 7200R, IVT trans, ing qtrs, like new, $4,500. 46" duals, only 37 hours, 507-330-3945 $155,000. 715-296-2162 JD 945 MOCO, Hydro swing Allis Chalmbers 7080, 5,000 13', Impeller, $8,000; 20' hrs, 507 461 2943 Woods Stalk Chopper, 3 pt,

1,000 RPM, $4,800; Wheat- FOR SALE: '01 JD 8210, heart 10x71 Auger, Swing MFD, 320-90-54 tires w/ duHopper, Hyd Lift, $6,200; als, 320-85-38 fronts, 4 hyds, JD 9500 Combine, 3260 Sep Auto Track ready w/ ATU hrs, $23,500. 715-234-1993 steering wheel, 6490 hrs, heavy duty rock box, JD Equipment: ('02) 8420 $67,000. 507-276-6600 tractor, MFWD, 5,100 hrs, new motor & tires. ('02) FOR SALE: '06 JD 7320, 4700 9520 tractor, 4WD, duals, hrs, MFWD, 24spd power farmer owned. ('05) 9860 quad transmission, 3 reSTS combine, 1400 hrs. motes, LH reverser, 20.8x38 ('00) 9650 combine, 1800 Firestone tires, excellent hrs. ('05) Ford SVC truck. condition. 651-338-6861 (608)778-6600 FOR SALE: Case IH 7220, Koehn 24' danish field cultiMFWD, 2419 act hrs, 3 vator w/ rolling baskets; hyds, dual PTO, exc 5”x5”, 4”x4”, 6”x6” galvapaint/condition, 18.4x42 nized angle iron. 320-981Firestones w/ duals, full set 0276 front wgts, $69,900. 320-260Montag Dry Fert bander 7750 built by pneumatic 12R30” fold bar, Ausherman coul- FOR SALE: JD 8400, ters. 507-383-8094 MFWD, good tires, always shedded, excellent condiNEW JD 995, 16' Discbine tion. 440-812-8446 Head, $28,500. 715-234-1993 FOR SALE: JD 9400, 42” NH 790 Chopper, good cond, rubber, 4 outlets, PTO, rear knives 75%, no metal, w/ weights, differental lock, hay head. $3,000. 715-644rock box, excellent shape. 5998. 507-220-0999 Supreme 400 vertical TMR, FOR SALE: Oliver 660 gas $14,500. '11 Anderson hybrid tractor w/ WF, dual hyds, bale wrapper, comes w/ reLive PTO, good tires, good mote & auto pilot, 4 stretchpaint and tin work, runs ers, $23,500. 651-380-0125 great, $9,500. 218-564-4273 We buy FOR SALE:1984 km-325 7015 Salvage Equipment hrs, 855 Cummins 24.5-32 Parts Available tires, 4 hyd, good condition. Hammell Equip., Inc. Call: (320) 360-4927 (507)867-4910

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Field Care • Our system of delivering lime is more efficient and economical. • No stockpiling on the ground. • No wasted time or mess. • Spread with a Terra Gator to minimize ground compaction. Terra Gators • We have eight units to keep wait time to a minimum. Even Spread • We use the latest GPS application and guidance. • We are capable of doing conventional and variable rate spreading to suit the needs of our customers. For more information on Agricultural Lime delivery, spreading and rates, please email us at: evang@randeofmn.com - or call 800-388-3320 today!

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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. • ‘14 MF 1754 Compact, MFD, w/ldr., hydro • MF 1736 HL, hydro, ldr. • MF 5613, MFD, cab • MF 1705 Sub Compact, MFD • 18.4-38 duals off JD 4440, 75% rubber

CORNHEADS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

(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 ‘83 MF 1183 ‘96 JD 893, KR, HDP ‘96 JD 693, reg. rolls JD 622, GVL poly ‘76 MF 83

COMBINES

• ‘13 MF 9540 RWA, duals • ‘12 MF 850 • ‘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 • Degelman 6000HD rock picker GRAIN HANDLING • Degelman RR1500 rock picker • Brandt augers: 8x35, 8x40, • Degelman RR320 rock digger 8x47, 8x62, 10x35 • Degelman LR7645 Land • ‘02 Brandt 8x62, SC, PTO Roller - Rental Unit • Brandt 8x45, 18 hp. Briggs • Degelman 5’ skidsteer • ‘11 Hutchinson 10x61 buckets • (3) Brandt 1070XL swing • JD 520 stalk chopper, hoppers high speed • Brandt 1080XL swing hopper • Loftness 20’ stalk chopper, • ‘13 Buhler 1282 swing SM hopper • Loftness 240 stalk chopper • Brandt 1390 swing hopper • Wil-Rich 25’ stalk chopper XL & HP • Brandt 20 Series drive over • JD 520 press drill, 20’ • Maurer HT42, HT38, HT32 & deck • Brandt, 1515LP 1545LP, 1585 HT28 header trailers • WRS 30’ header trailers grain belts • SB Select 108 snowblowers, • ‘03 Brandt 4500 EX, grain 540 & 1000 PTO vac. • Lucke 8’, snowblower • Parker 839 grain cart • Loftness 96” & 84” • A&L 850S grain cart, snowblowers 850 bu. • ‘08 Unverferth 5000 TILLAGE • Parker 165-B gravity box • Sunflower 1550-50, • Parker 2620 seed tender 1435-36 & 1435-21 discs • Parker 1020 seed tender, • Sunflower 5035-36, bulk boxes 5056-49 & 5056-63 field HAY & LIVESTOCK cultivators • Sunflower 4311-14, • Kodiak SD72 rotary cutter 4412-07, 4412-05 disc • Everest 5700 finish mower rippers • Sitrex MKE14 hy-cap. rake • Sitrex RP2, RP5, 3 pt. rakes • Sunflower 4511-15 disc chisel • Sitrex 12-wheel rakes on cart • Sitrex 10-wheel rake on cart • Sunflower 4212-13 coulter chisel • JD #5 sickle mower • Chandler litter spreaders, 26’ & 22’

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

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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FOR SALE: Case IH STX River Dale Farms engine building, cylinder head275, 2002, 5100 hrs, PTO. work, port polishing, 507-270-6523 or 507-340-2333 restorations. (920)295-3278 IHC 966 tractor, 400 hrs on OH, $6,500, Sheldon WI. Tractor For Sale: JD 3020, (715)452-5334 gas, excellent condition, good tires. Phone 507-728JD 4230 Tractor w/JD loader. 8393 29293 Cty Hwy P, Kendall WI $20,000 Harvesting Equip 037 JD 6330 Tractor, 4WD, Cab, 470 hrs, $62,000; NEW 640 FOR SALE: 30' JD 630F Loader, 3 Func Joystick, grain head (2006) field $10,000; Cat 545B Tractor, ready, $15,900/OBO; 2014 30' ML61 Loader, 4WD, Cab, grain head trailer w/ warn735 hrs, $75,000; Case 250SV ing lights, $3,300. 507-327Skid Steer, 520 hrs, $34,000. 6430 715-234-1993 JD 6420 cab, 4WD, very nice, Planting Equip 038 8100 hours, runs excellent, $34,000. 715-223-5483 955 Case/IH 3pts. 12R planter liq fert., herb, insect. Very NEW AND USED TRACTOR good cond $10,000 make ofPARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, fer. 5400 Case/IH bean spe55, 50 Series & newer traccial no-till drill w/Yetter tors, AC-all models, Large cart, monitor. Exc cond Inventory, We ship! Mark $11,000 make offer, retiring Heitman Tractor Salvage call: (507) 317-9593 715-673-4829

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Planting Equip

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038 Planting Equip

‘12 JD 9560RT, 859 hrs., 1000 PTO, 36” tracks ............................................................$250,000 ‘12 JD 9560R, 921 hrs., 800/70/38 duals ............................................................$232,000 ‘12 JD 9410, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., duals ....................................................$192,500 ‘13 JD 9410R, 640 hrs., hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 5 hyds., 480x50” tires & duals ............$210,000 ‘13 JD 8360RT, 295 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd. ................................$220,000 ‘13 CIH 550 Quad Track, 875 hrs., 30” belts, 6 hyd., big pump, Ag Use Only............$240,000 ‘13 CIH 350 Row Trac, 532 hrs., 16” tracks, 120” spacing, 1000 PTO, 6 hyd., twin hyd. pumps, 116 GPM ................................$215,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 366 hrs., Luxury cab, hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 6 hyd., 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 ....................................................$145,000 ‘13 NH T8.615, 670 hrs., powershift, 800x38 duals, HID lights, w/complete auto steer ............................................................$210,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 318 hrs., 4 hyd., big pump, 520x46” tires & duals ..........................$185,000 ‘05 CIH STX375, 6675 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 710x38 duals ..............................................CALL ‘09 Challenger MT765C, 3363 hrs., 30” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO....................................$127,000 ‘13 Cat 765D, 790 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., front wgts...............$185,000 ‘04 Cat 755, 3990 hrs., 18” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., w/complete auto steer set up ....................................................$92,000 ‘09 Versatile 485, 1704 hrs., 12-spd., 4 hyd., 800x38 tires & duals............................$145,000

‘11 CIH Magnum 315, 1998 hrs., Luxury cab, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 620x42” tires & duals ............................................................$119,000 ‘10 CIH Magnum 275, 1385 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 18.4x46 tires & duals, front duals ..........................................$110,000 ‘13 CIH Magnum 260, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, big pumps, 420x46 duals, Auto Steer ............................................................$137,000 ‘12 CIH 315, MFWD, 481 hrs., Luxury cab, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 480x50” rear tires & duals ........................................$158,000 ‘12 CIH 290, MFWD, 390 hrs., Luxury cab, 5 hyd., big pump, HID lights, front & rear duals, 480x50” rear tires ....................$158,000 ‘06 CIH 245, MFWD, 5100 hrs., 4 hyd. valves, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x46” tires & duals ..............................................................$75,000

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‘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 ‘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., ‘12 JD 8310R, 2010 hrs., IVT trans., 3 pt., 520x42” duals, Pro 600 moisture........$109,000 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, front wgts., 18.4x50 duals ......................................$159,000 ‘08 NH CR9060, 1782 eng./1332 sep. hrs., 4x4, terrain tracer, chopper, rock trap, 620x42 duals ‘14 JD 8285R, 1402 hrs., powershift, 1000 PTO, ..............................................................$99,000 480x50 duals, Full Factory Warranty ..$147,000 ‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., ‘10 JD 8270R, MFWD, 3888 hrs., powershift, tracker, chopper, 520x42” duals ............$68,000 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 380x50 tires & duals ............................................................$110,000 ‘09 JD 7630, MFWD, 4112 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO w/JD 746 loader w/5 tine grapple, 20.8x42 ‘05 Geringhoff Roto Disc 830, 8R30”......$28,000 rear single tires ......................................$95,000 ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head......................$12,500 ‘09 CIH 245 Magnum, 1785 hrs., Deluxe cab, ‘05 JD 630, 30’ flex head ........................$13,000 3 pt., 4 hyd., big pump, 540/1000 PTO, Trimble ‘07 Geringhoff Roto Disc 600, 6R30”......$29,500 RTK auto steer system, 380x54” tires & duals ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head......................$11,000 ..............................................................$99,000 ‘95 JD 893, 8R30” w/pixall rolls ..............$13,500 ‘13 JD 6190R, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, ‘90 JD 643, 6R30” cornhead ....................$8,500 IVT trans., 18.4x46 tires & duals ........$118,000 ‘94 NH 6640SLE, MFWD, cab, air, 3 pt., w/loader & grapple ..............................................$27,000 ‘07 JD 512, 9-shank disc ripper ..............$19,500

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FOR SALE: '97 Case IH 955, FOR SALE: 5100 White FOR SALE: IH 5400 mini- IH 800 12R30, Liquid Fert, 26 Ft GREAT PLAINS (2009) FOR SALE: '12 1435 Sun- FOR SALE: Case IH 496 planter, 8R36, wing fold, set disc, 28', tandem wheels all mum till 3pt drill w/ markflower disk, 35', used on #8326 Series 8 solid trash managers, Mon12-30, mtd planter, early up for no till, dry fertilizer, around, rigid gang, fair ers, 20', 7 1/2” spacing, very only 1200 acres, has rock Discovator/Finisher Like itor, corn & bean drums, riser monitor, row cleandawn coulters, row cleancondition. 507-220-0999 clean, $6,950. Also Bush flex shanks, $45,000/OBO. disk openers & firming New/Will Rent. Pepin 42 Ft ers, shedded, good condiers. For details call 507-896Hog 3pt HM 2009 disk mow507-317-0934 points at 50%, $2,500. (507) tion, $11,000. 320-226-4962 9 Bar Drag (2012) (All FOR SALE: IH 4800 field 3624 er, 540 PTO, $2,950. Call 874-3211 Hyd) (1200 Acres) Like FOR SALE: (1) McCormick cult, 30', new sweeps, field 507-847-3622 New. 319-347-6676 Can Del FOR SALE: 1230 JD 7000, end gate seeder; (2) 16' JD 7000 Corn Planter 2R, ready, always shedded, 4 FOR SALE: Case IH 900 front fold Yetters, insectiIHC 45 field cultivator. 5073pt, $1,600. Fertilizer Availnew tires, new bushings, 6R30”, dry fertilizer, cross FOR SALE: JD 7200 vacuum FOR SALE OR RENT 764-3943 or 507-236-9168 cide boxes, bean meters, able, $300 Per Row. 715-234- C-IH 41 Ft DMI Late Model $12,000. Call 507-430-2110 auger, row cleaners, $4,500. planter, 8R30” w/ liquid ferlike new monitor and har1993 (7) White air planter row tilizer. 320-510-4480 ness, very good, $8,500 (Red) Field Cult Very Gd. FOR SALE: Elmer 3 6ft FOR SALE: JD 1010 field units, make a good 1 row firm. 712-845-4344 seed better field cult, 4 in White 5100 12RN vertical fold 5 Late Models Great Plains cultivator, 35', 3 bar harplanter, $150/ea. 952-212Discovator/Finishers 20-36' spacing with coil packer, planter w/row cleaners and row, good condition, $2,300. 3328 A.L. Buseman Industries sheded, field ready. Call always shedded, $3,000. 515Call 952-467-9697 or cell 952319-347-6282 Can Deliver (320)579-0557 851-0802 769-3277

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FOR SALE: Riteway 1710 45' coil packer, long hitch for field cult, $7,500/OBO. Magnum front end wgts plus bracket 7000 Series. 320-2502268

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Used parts for IH 720 plows, toggle/auto reset. ½ price of new or less. We ship anywhere. Call Maple Valley Farms Randy Krueger (715)250-1617

Machinery Wanted 040 FOR SALE: Wil-Rich 2800 field cult, 26 ½', 5 bar All kinds of New & Used frame, edge formed shanks farm equipment – disc chisw/ hi-torque point pressure, els, field cults, planters, almost new Case IH DMI soil finishers, cornheads, knock on sweeps, 4 bar harfeed mills, discs, balers, row w/ good teeth & no haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 bends, walking tandems all around, good tires & hoses, Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, always shedded, needs Glencoe 7400; Field Cults nothing, ready to go. Call under 30': JD 980, small for more details. 320-282grain carts & gravity boxes 1678 300-400 bu. Finishers under 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chopGREAT PLAINS pers; Nice JD 215 & 216 18 Ft #1800 Turbo-Till (2008) flex heads; JD 643 cornLike New. Glencoe 28 Ft heads Must be clean; JD #3500 (5 Bar) Field Cult corn planters, 4-6-8 row. (Flat Fold) w/ Harrow Real 715-299-4338 Good. 319-347-2349 Can Del 041 IH #53 6R30" rear mounted Spraying Equip cultivator, w/rolling shields, '07 3320 Patriot, 2564 hrs, 100' 3pt quick hitch, $500/OBO. boom, 20” spacings, triple 712-786-3341 nozzle body, Ag Leader J&M (2014) 26' TorsionFlex, mon, 5 section shutoff, dual rolling baskets, hyd swath control, Raven self fold, adj heavy coil tine leveling boom, new bar. 507-383-8094 320/90/R46 tires. 507-461-2593

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Engineered 5’ Beavertail, SEMI TRUCKS Kit includes Paint, LED Lights ‘98 Freightliner Daycab, Fresh & All Electrical Cummins M11 10-spd., 180” WB, ..........$3,750 Kit/$5,750 Installed New Front & Rear Tires, 80% ‘87 Transcraft 53/102, Drop Deck, Brakes, 636,000 Mi., Clean Closed Tandem, Beavertail, New ........................................$16,000 Recap, Alum. Wheels ......$17,250

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TRACTORS ‘96 JD 7800, MFWD, 18.4R42 rears, power shift, 3 hyd. remotes, recent tranny rebuild. Nice Tractor! ..................................$36,900 ‘83 JD 750 Utility, 2WD, 1400 hrs., PTO & 3 pt., 8-spd. Hi/Lo tranny. Clean!......................................................................$3,900 ‘96 CIH 7250 Magnum, MFWD, power shift, 18.4R46 rears w/duals, wgts. ..................................................................$38,750 ‘79 JD 2840, 2WD, 18.4x34 rears, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 12-spd. Hi/Lo tranny. Clean Local Trade! ........................................$9,500 ‘97 JD 8400 MFWD, 9200 hrs., JD Auto Trac Ready (Plug & Play), 18.4R46 rears, 4 SCV’s, big pump. Very Clean! ..............$59,950 ‘99 JD 8300 MFWD, 8800 hrs., 18.4R46 rears-90% rubber all around, big hyd. pump, 4 SCV’s, wgts. Nice Late Model 8300..................................................................................$55,900 ‘97 JD 8400 MFWD, 8900 hrs., Deluxe cab, 18.4R46 rears. Great running tractor - Cheap power - Priced To Sell!......$49,950 ‘01 JD 8310 MFWD, 18.4R46 rears w/duals, Greenstar Ready, 4 hyds., wgts. Great Value! ..............................................$54,950 ‘01 JD 8410 MFWD, 18.4R46 rears, recent engine rebuild, JD Auto Trac Ready, big hyd. pump, 4 SCV’s, wgts. ........$59,500 ‘01 JD 8310 MFWD, 7800 hrs., 18.4R46 rears, wgts., fenders. Very clean & well maintained tractor ................................$69,850 ‘97 JD 7410 MFWD, 8200 hrs., REBUILT Power Quad trans., 18.4R38 rears w/axle duals, wgts., fenders, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO. Great Value! ............................................................$39,900

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“JUST IN!” ‘01 JD 8410, MFWD, 18.4R46 Rears, JD Auto Trac Ready, big hyd. pump, 4 SCV’s, wgts.

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EQUIPMENT ‘05 Wilrich 957 DDR 5-shank disc ripper, 10” points, coil tine leveler. Very Nice Condition! ............................................$15,900 ‘14 JD CX15 15’ comm. duty batwing rotary cutter, used very little - like new. Warranty Left!..................................................$16,900 Wheel & Front Suitcase Weights available for 6000/7000 & 8000 Series JD tractors ........................................................CALL

TIRES & TRACKS Tires-480/80R50 (18.4R50) Goodyear DT800 Super Traction Radial tractor tires. Like new take offs. Set of 4 ................$6,900 Solideal 16” Tracks, 90% bar remaining, fits JD 8000-8030 track tractors..........................................................$5,000 for pair

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‘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

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

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New Bush Hog 2815 rotary cutter - Invoice: $16,500

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New Aluma 8218 tilt w/4800# axle - $6,395, plus tax & license ‘14 CIH 870 w/reel, Demo - 50 Acres, Full Warranty - $79,500

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4-Yard Soil Scraper Several Good Manure Spreaders Smidley Rebuilt Hog Feeders & Steer Stuffers JD 1010, 24’ Field Cult., F.F., w/3-bar, V.G. Melroe 60’ Harrow

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‘02 Farm Master, Steel AG Hopper, ‘06 Aulick Belted Trailer, 42’, 36’, 80% T/B, 24” Ag Hopper, 54” Belt, 68” Sides, Roll Tarp, Clean ..............................$12,500 Painted ............................$28,500 ‘97 Wilson Commander, 43/66, Unpainted ........................$22,500 AR, 80% T/B, Elec. Roll Tarp, ‘94 Cobra, 34’, New Rubber, 3/8” 19” Hopper Height ..........$17,500 Plastic Liner, 2-Way Tailgate, ‘94 Wilson AL Hopper, 41’, Roll Tarp, AL Polished Wheels, 66” Sides, 22” Hopper Height, Never Tipped, New 11/22.5, 80% T/B ..........................$16,500 Clean ..............................$22,500 FLATBEDS ‘90 Load King Belly Dump, ‘97 Wilson, 45/96, AL Floor & 40’, New Brakes & Drums, Crossmembers, SX, AR ....$7,250 80% Tires ........................$12,500 ‘95 Transcraft, 48/102, AL VANS Crossmembers, Wood Floor, (30) Van & Reefer Trailers, Closed Tandem Slider, AR..$8,250 48/102-53/102 - Great For Water ‘94 Wabash, 38/102, NEW Storage Or Over The Road Brakes/Drums, 80% Tires, ............................$3,000-$5,500 NEW Floor, Sandblasted/Painted (15) 53/102 Road Ready, ..........................................$5,500 For Seed or Fertilizer Tanks ‘90 Great Dane, 48/96, Closed Clean ....................$5,000-$6,500 Tandem, S/R,A/R, New Recap MISCELLANEOUS ..........................................$6,000 Custom Haysides: DROPDECKS/DOUBLEDROP Stationary............................$1,250 (2) ‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, Tip In Tip Out ......................$1,750 48/102, Air Ride, STEEL, Spread Suspensions: Air/Spring Ride Axle, Wood Floor..............$19,500 ......$500 SPR/$1,000 AR per axle ‘80 Transcraft Double Drop, Tandem Axle Off Road Dolly 53’, 33’ Well Non-Detachable, ..........................................$2,500 AR, Polished AL Wheels, New ‘06 Dodge Caravan, Stow-n-Go, Hardwood Decking, 80% T/B, NEW Tires, State of Iowa vehicle Clean ..............................$11,500 ..........................................$4,000 ‘97 XL-Specialty, mechanical RGN, 29’6” Well, AR, 255/225 ..$22,500

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670 Redball sprayer 90' boom FOR SALE: Demco 600 gal & 1200 gal, 450 Raven consprayer, 60' hydraulic fold troller, $16,000. (507) 964boom, electric shutoff, just 2297 about new hydraulic pump, very nice. 507-290-1316 Blumhardt sprayer 1000 gal 90' boom. Micro-Trak FOR SALE: Hardi 1000 gal sprayer w/ 60' Eagle boom, 3000 control system. Has 80 gal rinse tank, air inducnew hoses on boom. Hyd tion low drift tips, walking pump. $4,650 (507) 530tandems set on 30” rows, 3850 HyPro hyd pump, exc cond, $7,800. 507-273-1906 FOR SALE: (1) 1200 gal poly water tank; (1) 750 gal poly water; (2) 550 poly tanks; (1) banjo transfer pump. (507) 764-3943 or (507) 2369168 FOR SALE: 1500 gal horizon- Semi Water Trailers Nice Semi water trailers with tal plastic water tank w/ tanks, cones, pumps, hose pump & inductor on a 12T reels, etc. wagon. 507-381-5781 www.rydelltrailers.com (701) 474-5780 FOR SALE: 3pt hitch sprayer w/ 500 gal tank, 60' 045 x-fold boom, 120” tire spac- Farm Services ing, 12.4x42 w/ Raven 440 monitor, $1,900/OBO. 8” Fenrich Farms Brush x31' Westfield elec auger, Mulching service can clear $900. 507-327-6430 CRP, CREP, fence lines, remove trees & roots along drainage ditches. Call Today 320-587-FARM (3276)

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FOR SALE: JD AT4-6 front mount cultivator, fits 3010 or 4010 tractor. 507-642-8391

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‘13 NH B95C Tractor/Loader/Backhoe, 4WD, cab, air, pilot controls, loader bucket w/forks, 24” hoe bucket, extendable stick, 5 hrs., Same As New! ........................................$75,000 ‘03 JD 8520, ILS, 380/90R54 duals, 380/80R38 front duals, wgts., 42.5 GPM hyd. pump, 4120 hrs. ................................................$95,000 ‘09 CIH Steiger 335, Lux. cab, high cap. hyd. pump, 5 remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 480/80R46 duals, 1700 hrs. ................$139,000 ‘11 NH T8.390, Lux. cab, 520/85R46 duals, 480/70R34 front duals, HID lights, wgts., 2070 hrs. ..............................................$118,000 ‘12 Case 521E Wheel Loader, cab, air, JRB coupler, 3rd valve, 20.5-25 tires, 590 hrs., Very Nice ................................................$99,000 ‘13 CIH Magnum 235, Lux. cab, cab. susp., susp. front axle, 19-spd. trans., high cap. hyd. pump, 4 remotes, 480/80R50 duals, 380/80R38 front duals, wgts., 610 hrs., Warranty $118,000 ‘11 JD 8285R, powershift, 1500 front axle, 380/90R54 rear duals, 380/80R38 front duals, 60 GPM hyd. pump, 5 remotes, front wgts., 3250 hrs., Powertrain Warranty till November 2015 or 4000 hrs. ................................$125,000 ‘99 JD 8400, 380/90R50 duals, 4 remotes, wgts., 12,000 hrs., just through service program ................................................................$55,000 ‘00 JD 8410, 420/80R46 duals, 4 remotes, 9900 hrs., just through service program ................................................................$67,500 ‘11 JD 637, 26.5’ rock flex folding disk, Very Nice ................................................$30,000

Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291

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JERRY WELLS PAINTING Dairy Quality Alfalfa Tested big squares & round Specializing in Barn Paintbales, delivered from South ing, sheds, grain bins, feed Dakota John Haensel (605) mills, shed roof coating, 351-5760 roof repair, homes. Free estimates, fully insured, Dairy quality western alfalstatewide service. fa, big squares or small 715-229-4242 or 1-800-881-4242 squares, delivered in semi loads. Clint Haensel (605) 310-6653 Feed Seed Hay 050 FOR SALE: 2014 grass hay 1st Crop Clean Green Grass stored inside, 200-300 +/Hay - Small Square Bales, asking $3/bale. 507-766-1163 No Rain, No Mold, $5. DeFOR SALE: 40 round grass livery available within 125 4x5' bales, outside, $20 per mi. (715) 296-2162 bale; 30 round corn fodder bales, 5x5, asking $20 per 4x5 Rounds, 1st Crop Hay, bale. I load, you haul. 763Green, No Rain, No Mold, 682-1257 Buffalo MN $50. Delivery available within 125 mi. (715) 296-2162 FOR SALE: N.D. Rotary wheat straw, 3'x4'x8' bales, 4x5 Rounds, Super Soft, 2nd stored inside, bales weigh Crop Grass Hay, 1220#, 1050 lbs. Priced by bale or High-Moisture, 30% ton. Delivery available. wrapped in a tube. NO FOB Glenwood MN Phone: RAIN, $65. Delivery avail320-808-4866 able within 125 miles. 715FOR SALE: North Dakota 296-2162 rotary wheat straw, Alfalfa, mixed hay, grass 3'x4'x8' bales, stored inside, hay & straw, medium bales weigh 1,050 lbs. - 1,150 squares or round bales. Delbs. Priced by bale or ton. livered. LeRoy Ose, call or Delivery available. FOB. text 218-689-6675 Glenwood, MN 320-808-4866

USED TRACTORS

NEW NH T9.565, 4WD ................................CALL NEW NH T9.505, 4WD................................CALL NEW NH T7.200, FWA ................................CALL NEW NH 65 Workmaster, w/loader............CALL NEW Massey 4610, FWA, w/loader ..........CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ............................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ............................CALL NH TD80 w/loader ......................................CALL NH TV6070 bi-directional ..........................CALL ‘98 NH 7635, FWA ......................................CALL Versatile 895, 4WDV ..................................CALL ‘12 Cat MT945C, 480 hrs. ..........................CALL

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FOR SALE: 5x6 rounds of grass hay & wheat straw, net wrapped, can load semi, $50/bale for both. Call 507-847-3622 Open pollinated seed corn. Outproduces hybrids for silage, $65/bu. Plus shipping. Sweet, leafy stalks. 217-857-3377 Premium tested, high protein, high RFV alfalfa square, wrapped baleage. Delivered by truckload. Call Wes at Red River Forage 866-575-7562 WANTED AND FOR SALE ALL TYPES of hay & straw. Also buying corn, wheat & oats. Western Hay available. Fox Valley Alfalfa Mill. 920-853-3554 Wheat straw for sale from 2014 harvest, 390 square bale, 3x3x8 size, located in the Rice Lake area. Delivery not available. 507-9931804 Dairy

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FOR SALE: A good quality, tie stall herd of cows. 715928-3526

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Purebred Holstein bulls FOR SALE OR LEASE: available. Good maternal Purebred Registered lines & good sires. Merritt's Charolais bulls, heifers, & Elm-Chris Farm (715)235cows. Great bloodlines, ex9272 cellent performance, balanced EPD's, low birth WANTED TO BUY! USED weights. Delivery availBULK MILK COOLER able. ALL SIZES. 920-867-3048 Laumann Charolais Mayer, MN 612-490-2254 WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 FOR SALE: (2) yearling Polled Hereford bulls. Call Cattle 056 320-796-0000 15 Registered Yearling Polled Hereford replace- FOR SALE: 25 Limousin bulls, low birth wgt, super ment heifers for sale. growth, John Goelz Weighing from 750-850 lbs. Franklin MN 507-557-8394 All shots. Will deliver. $2,250 per head. Klages Herefords. FOR SALE: Black SimmenOrtonville, MN 320-273-2163 tal Bull, 2yr old, bred for calf ease and excellent FOR SALE OR LEASE growth. Silver Lake, MN, REGISTERED BLACK 320-327-0112. Leave mesANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & sage. yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al FOR SALE: Polled Hereford sired. In herd improvement Bulls, yearlings & (1) 3 yr program. J.W. Riverview old. Semen tested. Delivery Angus Farm Glencoe, MN available. Jones Farms, Le 55336 Conklin Dealer 320Sueur MN 507-317-5996 864-4625

JD 1780, 24-20, 3 bus., res 20-20..............CALL

COMBINES

NEW Fantini Chopping CH ........................CALL Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 Chopping CH ....CALL ‘10 Gleaner R66, Loaded ..........................CALL ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ..........................CALL ‘01 Gleaner R72, Just Thru Shop ..............CALL ‘03 Gleaner R65 ..........................................CALL ‘90 Gleaner R60 w/duals............................CALL ‘96 Gleaner R62 w/CDF rotor exc. ............CALL

HAY TOOLS

New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand

MISCELLANEOUS

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 SKIDSTEERS REM 2700, Rental ......................................CALL NEW NH Skidsteers – On Hand ................CALL Unverferth 8000 Grain Cart ........................CALL ‘11 NH 225 h/a, loadedV ............................CALL Kinze 1050 w/duals ....................................CALL NH LS170 ....................................................CALL Pre-owned Snowblowers, 7’-9’ ................CALL Pre-owned Sprayers ..................................CALL PLANTERS NEW White Planters ..................................CALL ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded ....................CALL White 6122, 12-30 ......................................CALL – On All Equipment – White 6100, 12-30 w/twin row ..................CALL and “Low Rate Financing Available” ‘09 JD 1790, 24-20” w/liq. Esets 20-20 ....CALL Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ............CALL Sunflower 4412-07, 7-shank ......................CALL Sunflower 4412-05, 5-shank ......................CALL Sunflower 4233-19 w/3-bar harrow ..........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

SPRING SPECIALS

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0% for 60 Months on Used Self-Propelled Sprayers

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

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

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

TRACTORS 4WD Tractors

‘11 JD 4930, 1725 Hrs., 120’ Boom on 20” ....Was $215,000 NOW $199,900

‘12 JD 4730, 694 Hrs., 90’ Boom ........Was $215,500 NOW $195,000

(OW) ‘13 CIH 4530, 568 hrs., dry box ....................$244,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 603 hrs., 120’ boom ................$239,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 413 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$239,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 552 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$239,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 1680 hrs., 90’ boom ................$229,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 744 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$214,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 1155 hrs., 90’ boom ................$214,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 792 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$214,900 (N) ‘13 JD 4730, 182 hrs., 80’ boom ......................$199,900 (N) ‘11 JD 4930, 1725 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$199,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 637 hrs., 100’ boom ................$199,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4930, 1720 hrs., 120’ boom ..............$199,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 888 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$199,900 (OW) ‘12 Ag-Chem RG1100, 90’ boom ................$189,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1815 hrs., 90’ boom ................$179,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4730, 1316 hrs., 100’ boom ..............$179,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 hrs., 100’ boom ..............$169,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4730, 2050 hrs., 90’ boom ................$150,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 950 hrs., 80’ boom ..................$149,900 (OW) ‘05 JD 4720, 2400 hrs., 90’ boom ................$133,900 (OW) ‘06 Ag-Chem 1074, 100’ boom ......................$77,900 (OW) ‘02 Ag-Chem 854, 3619 hrs., 80’ boom..........$74,900 (N) ‘03 Ag-Chrm 864, 1815 hrs., 90’ boom ..............$68,900 (B) ‘94 Ag-Chem 664, 3895 hrs., 60’ boom ............$35,500

PLANTERS/SEEDERS “Interest waiver till 11-1-2015 on 24 row or larger planters, plus a $2,000 in-store credit” (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 (B) ‘12 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert. ............$112,900 (N) ‘07 White 8524, CCS, 24R30”, liq. fert.............$109,900 (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 (OW) ‘11 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ..........................$89,900 (N) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”..............................$89,900 (OS) ‘08 JD 1790, CCS, 23R15”................................$85,000 (N) ‘09 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”..............................$84,000 (B) ‘05 CIH 1200, 31R15” ..........................................$55,900 (OW) ‘99 JD 1560, 20’, 10” spacing ........................$29,950 (OS) JD 7200, 16R30”, liq. fert...................................$24,000 (B) ‘93 JD 455, 30”, 10” spacing ..............................$20,950 (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) ‘93 JD 1750, 15’, 10” spacing ........................$12,500

HAY EQUIPMENT (N) ‘13 JD 569, round baler, surface wrap................$39,500 (B) ‘11 JD 568, round baler, 4500 bales ..................$36,500 (OW) ‘10 JD 568, round baler, surface wrap ............$32,500 (OS) JD 568, round baler, 8600 bales........................$29,900 (B) ‘12 JD 468, round baler, 7500 bales ..................$28,500 (OW) ‘10 JD 568, round baler, surface wrap ............$26,900

COMBINES (OS) ‘13 JD S670, 500 hrs., duals ..........................$278,900

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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, 456 hrs., Rental Return ............$334,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 9560R, 250 hrs. ..................................$324,900 (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 (OW) ‘12 JD 9560R, 887 hrs., Ext. Warranty..........$279,900 ‘14 JD 9460R, 513 Hrs., PTO!, (B) ‘12 JD 9560R, 920 hrs., Ext. Warranty ............$279,900 Ext. Warranty ..................$289,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 608 hrs., Ext. Warranty ........$279,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 526 hrs. ..................................$279,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9410R, 571 hrs., PTO ........................$259,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 9630, 1360 hrs., 800/38’s ..................$234,900 (B) ‘11 JD 9530, 1260 hrs., 800/70R38’s ................$225,900 (B) ‘11 JD 9330, 617 hrs., 620/70T42’s ..................$219,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630, 2138 hrs. ......................................$212,900 (H) ‘09 JD 9530, 2751 hrs., 800/38’s ......................$199,900 (N) ‘09 JD 9330, 2050 hrs., PTO ............................$189,900 (OW) ‘07 JD 9620 3890 hrs., PS ............................$169,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9200, 4722 hrs., 710/38’s ........................$94,500 SPRING TILLAGE (OW) ‘98 JD 9400, 5128 hrs., 710/70R38’s ..............$94,900 ‘09 JD 7930, 1078 Hrs., IVT, “Interest waiver till 11-1-2015 on all used (OW) ‘97 JD 9400, 7138 hrs., 710/70R38’s ..............$79,900 540/1000 PTO ..................$154,900 (OS) ‘98 JD 9200, 5155 hrs. ......................................$77,500 2210 cultivators, plus a $1,000 in-store credit” (OS) ‘80 Versatile 935, 330 hp. ................................$18,900 (OS) ‘08 JD 2210, 64.5’ ............................................$56,900 (H) ‘11 Wilrich Quad 5, 60’ ......................................$53,900 Track Tractors (N) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 300 hrs. ....................................$379,500 (B) ‘10 JD 2210, 58.5’ ................................................$49,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 173 hrs., Ext. PT Warranty ..$354,900 (OW) ‘11 CIH 200, 50.5’ ............................................$49,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460RT, 358 hrs., leather ..................$319,900 (OS) ‘06 JD 2210, 58.5’ ............................................$49,000 (H) ‘12 JD 9560RT, 950 hrs., PS ............................$314,900 (OS) ‘04 Krause TL6200 M/finisher, 42’ ..................$46,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 9460RT, 739 hrs., leather ..................$294,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 44.5’ ............................................$44,500 (OW) ‘11 JD 9630T, 1544 hrs. ................................$269,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ............................................$44,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 8335RT, 567 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ......$269,900 (H) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’................................................$39,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310RT, 430 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ......$259,900 (N) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ................................................$39,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1202 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ....$255,900 (N) ‘08 JD 2210, 45.5’ ................................................$39,500 ‘14 JD 6150R, 621 Hrs., IVT, (B) ‘97 JD 9630T, 1431 hrs. ....................................$249,900 (OW) ‘05 JD 2210, 45.5’ ............................................$38,900 Loader Prep Pkg. ............$132,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1907 hrs. ....................................$249,900 (B) ‘02 JD 2200, 44.5’ ................................................$38,500 (N) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1765 hrs., leather ......................$246,000 (N) ‘07 JD 2210, 45.5’ ................................................$35,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1157 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ....$245,000 (OS) ‘09 JD 2210, 38.5’, harrow................................$32,500 (OW) ‘09 JD 9630T, 1737 hrs. ................................$239,900 (H) ‘03 JD 2200, 38.5’ ................................................$28,900 (OW) ‘10 CIH Quad Track 535, 4100 hrs. ............$224,900 (OW) ‘04 JD 726, M/finisher, 38’ ..............................$26,900 (B) ‘11 JD 8310RT, 1883 hrs., PS, 25” tracks ........$214,500 (H) ‘02 JD 980, 44.5’ ..................................................$24,900 (N) ‘04 JD 9520T, 3268 hrs. ....................................$157,000 (OW) ‘97 DMI, Tigermate II, 47.5’ ..............................$24,900 (H) ‘06 JD 9520T, 3874 hrs. ....................................$149,900 (OW) ‘00 Wilrich Quad 5, 45.5’ ................................$22,900 (H) ‘05 JD 9620T, 3014 hrs. ....................................$134,900 (OS) ‘02 JD 980, 36.5’................................................$21,900 (OW) ‘00 JD 8410T, 4140 hrs., 25” tracks ................$99,900 (B) ‘98 JD 980, 36.5’ ..................................................$21,900 (OW) ‘98 JD 980, 41.5’ ..............................................$21,500 Row Crop Tractors (OW) ‘97 JD 980, 38.5’ ..............................................$18,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8370R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..........$292,900 (OW) ‘02 JD 980, 27.5’ ............................................$17,500 ‘10 CIH 535 Quad, 4125 Hrs., (B) ‘14 JD 8345R, 353 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$279,900 Auto Trac..........................$224,900 (B) ‘11 JD 8360R, 350 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$269,900 (H) ‘92 DMI Tigermate, 38’ ......................................$16,900 (OS) Wilrich, 37’ ..........................................................$14,900 (H) ‘14 JD 8320R, 355 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$268,900 (B) ‘97 JD 980, 38.5’ ..................................................$11,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 371 hrs., IVT, ILS....................$267,900 (N) ‘97 Wilrich 42’ cult. ................................................$9,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 377 hrs., PS, ILS ....................$255,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 361 hrs., PS, ILS....................$255,900 SPRAYERS (OS) ‘13 JD 8310R ..................................................$255,000 “Check out the updated prices on used sprayers” (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, PS, ILS, Rental Return ..........$253,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 412 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..$244,900 (N) ‘14 JD 4940, 166 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$329,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8295R, 340 hrs., PS, ILS....................$234,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 52 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$329,900 (H) ‘14 JD 8295R, MFWD, PS, Rental Return........$221,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 387 hrs., dry box ......................$299,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 8310R, 916 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..$217,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4940, 1067 hrs., 120’ boom ..............$269,900 (N) ‘14 JD 8260R, 274 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ....$210,000 (B) ‘12 JD 4940, 768 hrs., 120 boom......................$265,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8260R, 372 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..$202,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 768 hrs., 120’ boom ................$265,900 ‘13 CIH 4530, 568 Hrs., Dry Box ................................Was $244,900 (OS) ‘12 JD 7260R, 1000 hrs., IVT..........................$188,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 982 hrs., 120’ boom ................$259,900 ..............................NOW $229,900 (N) ‘14 JD 8235R, 134 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ......$186,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 387 hrs., 120’ boom ................$248,900

‘12 JD 4830, 744 Hrs., 90’ Boom ........Was $236,500 NOW $215,000

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(OS) ‘11 JD 8235R, 855 hrs., PS ............................$179,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 949 hrs., PS ..........................$179,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 950 hrs., PS, front duals ......$169,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 7200R, 200 hrs., IVT ............................$169,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 7215R, 641 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty....$169,500 (OW) ‘09 JD 7930, 1078 hrs., IVT ..........................$154,900 (H) ‘13 JD 6170R, 568 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ......$152,500 (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, 522 hrs., auto quad ..................$129,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 390 hrs., auto quad ..................$126,900 (H) ‘06 JD 8130R, 4742 hrs., 540/1000 PTO ..........$112,500 (N) ‘13 JD 6125R, 50 hrs., IVT ................................$108,900 (N) ‘00 JD 8110, MFWD, 3800 hrs., PS ....................$89,500 (N) ‘14 JD 6115M, 93 hrs., PQ ..................................$81,000 (B) ‘04 JD 7820, 2WD, 4391 hrs., PQ ......................$79,900 (H) ‘05 CIH MXU135, 1875 hrs., loader ....................$66,950 (B) ‘09 JD 5105M, 1600 hrs., loader ........................$59,900 (N) ‘14 JD 6115D, 115 hrs., p/reverser ....................$54,000 (N) ‘88 JD 4850, MFWD, 11,290 hrs. ........................$27,500 (B) ‘91 MF 3140, MFWD ............................................$23,900

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THE LAND, APRIL 17, 2015

Parts Department Special ‘12 CIH Steiger 600Q, 1155 hrs., Full auto steer, Luxury cab, big hyd. pump ..................................$279,900

‘12 CIH Steiger 550Q, 1400 hrs., Full auto steer, PTO ..........$259,900

Pre-Season Tillage

‘12 CIH Steiger 500Q, 964 hrs., Full auto steer ....................$249,900

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‘14 CIH Steiger 350RCQ, 870 hrs., big hyd. pump, HID lights, 16” track ............................................$209,900

‘14 CIH Steiger 550, 288 hrs., PTO, Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer ............................................$277,900

‘13 CIH Steiger 500, 445 hrs., PTO, Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer ............................................$249,900

‘12 CIH 4430 Sprayer, 120’ boom, AIM, Full Pro 700 auto steer ............................................$199,900

‘08 CIH Steiger 435, 2100 hrs., Luxury cab, Full auto steer ............................................$149,900

‘12 CIH Magnum 290, 674 hrs., Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer, high capacity hyd...............$178,500

Maxxi-Width Sweep — 71⁄2” ....$8.19 Maxxi-Point — 7.3” ..................$9.34 Take an extra 5% Off for cash

AP R I L LE A S E 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 Magnum 315, 300 hrs./yr. - $65.08/hour • 600 hrs./yr. - $37.81/hr. – – All Of These Tractors Have FULL PRO 700 AUTO GUIDANCE – –

Call us and find out how we can tailor a lease to your needs!

USED COMBINES

USED 4WD TRACTORS

Interest Waiver or Low Rates Available* • Call For Details ‘14 C-IH Steiger 620Q, 224 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, big hyd. pump, Full Pro 700 auto guide, PTO, COMING IN AFTER THE SEASON ........................................................................................................................................$379,900 ‘12 C-IH Steiger 600Q, 1155 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, Full Pro 700 auto guide, Very Nice Tractor ..................................$279,500 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 580Q, 932 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, auto guide ready..............................................................................$289,900 ‘12 C-IH Steiger 550Q, 1300 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 30” tracks, big pump, PTO, HID lites, Full auto guide ......................$259,900 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 550, 289 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 710/70R42 duals, PTO, high cap. hyd.....................................................$277,900 ‘12 C-IH Steiger 500Q, 964 hrs., Lux. cab, big hyd. pump, HID lites, Full auto guide ......................................................$249,900 ‘13 C-IH Steiger 500, 445 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, HID lites, Full Pro 700 auto steer ......................$249,900 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 350RCQ, Row Crop Quad, 870 hrs., PTO, 16” tracks, auto guide ready................................................$209,900 ‘08 C-IH Steiger 435, 2100 hrs., 800R38 tires, Full Pro 600 auto steer ..............................................................................$149,900 ‘05 C-IH STX425, 3189 hrs., 710/70R42 tires ........................................................................................................................$115,000 Steiger Tiger, 525 hp., Cummins eng., Allison auto trans., Like New 520/85R42 triples ......................................................$89,000 ‘95 Ford Versatile 9280, 3095 hrs., 12-spd., 18.4x38, PTO..............................................................................................COMING IN

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

USED 2WD TRACTORS

Interest Waiver Available Thru Case Credit* • Call For Details – 2010 & NEWER MODELS QUALIFY FOR 12 MONTH PT WARRANTY – ‘13 C-IH 7230, 380 eng. hrs. ..................................................................................................................................................$239,900 ‘10 C-IH 7120, 1504 eng./1149 sep. hrs., duals, HID lights ..................................................................................................$159,500 ‘02 C-IH 2388, 2394 sep. hrs., duals, chopper, rock trap........................................................................................................$69,000

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COMBINE PLATFORMS & HEADS

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

Interest Free • Call For Details

‘14 C-IH Magnum 315, Lux. susp. cab, susp. front axle, auto steer ready, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites ............$199,900 ‘12 C-IH Magnum 290, 674 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 360 HID lites, 480/50 tires, front & rear duals, high cap. hyd. pump, 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 ‘05 C-IH MX255, 1800 hrs., Full Pro600 auto steer, front & rear duals ..................................................................................$99,900 ‘03 C-IH MX255, 3135 hrs., rear duals ....................................................................................................................................$84,000 ‘92 C-IH 7130, 4267 hrs., MFD, 3 hyd. remotes, radar............................................................................................................$59,900 ‘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 ..............................................................................................$109,900 ‘12 C-IH Puma 185, 705 hrs., MFD, CVT trans., duals, C-IH loader ....................................................................................$139,900

USED SPRAYERS

‘12 C-IH 4430, 1063 hrs., 120’ boom, AIM control, auto boom, active suspension, Full Pro 700 auto steer ....................$199,900 ‘12 C-IH 3330, 605 hrs., 90’ boom, standard spray, active suspension ..............................................................................$174,500 Top Air T1200, 80’ boom, foamer, Ag Leader control..............................................................................................................$25,000

LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE thru “Where Farm and Family Meet”

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Also, 4 Hampshire, Duroc & RANGER PUMP CO. fied ad in The Land and Winpower Sales & Service latest farming technology bred British White heifers, Hamp/Duroc boars, also have the option of placing it Custom Manufacturer of Reliable Power Solutions due in September, gilts. Excellent selection. in these papers as well. Water Lift Pumps Since 1925 PTO & automat$2,850/ea. 320-815-5192 Raised outside. Exc herd More readers = better refor field drainage ic Emergency Electric health. No PRSS. Delivery sults! Call The Land for Sales & Service Limousin & Red Angus Generators. New & Used avail. 320-568-2225 more information. 507-345507-984-2025 or 406-314-0334 Bulls. Delivery available. Rich Opsata-Distributor 4523 • 800-657-4665 www.rangerpumpco.com Hammond, WI. 715-821-3516 800-343-9376 Livestock Equip 075 Red Angus bulls, stout good, growth good disprostion. FOR SALE: 11 bulk feed Call (507) 931-9428 bins, 2 1/2T to 26T. Corrugated or smooth sided. Reg. Simmental bulls 12-15 Some almost new. 507-236to pick from. Yearlings to 4 2869 year olds, gentle, can deliver. Call Mike. 651-503-2986 Trucks & Trailers 084 Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, FOR SALE: '79 Chevy C70, Good selection of heifers or roping stock, top 427, 4x5 trans, 19' Crysteel tractor parts blood lines. 507-235-3467 box & hoist, twin screw, good cond. 507-220-0999 - New & Used Registered yearling polled All kinds of Herefrod bulls for sale. FOR SALE: '79 Chevy truck, Halter broke willl be semen 18' box & hoist. 507-270-6523 hay equipment, tested will deliver Heifer or 507-340-2333 haybines, balers, bulls still available Klages Deadlines are 1 week prior to publication Herefords Ortorville, MN FOR SALE: '94 Ford 350 7.3 choppers Turbo diesel, 4x4, auto, (320) 273-2163 with Holiday deadlines 1 day earlier parted out. crew cab, new engine & Top Quality Holstein Steers transmission. $5,900. 320** Indicates Early Deadline New combine belts 200-800 lbs. in semi load 583-0881 for all makes. lots. 319-448-4667 Ask Your Grain Truck: '85 Ford F800, Swather canvases, WANT TO BUY: Butcher 3208 Cat, 13spd RoadAuctioneer to round baler belting, cows, bulls, fats & walkable ranger, twin screw, air Place Your cripples; also horses, brakes, 18' box & hoist, 600 Auction in used & new tires. sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 bu, 120,000 mi, no rust, The Land! PO Box 3169 6 miles East of $14,900. 715-878-9858 Mankato, MN 56002 Horse 057 Website: CAMBRIDGE, MN Recreational Vehicles 085 Phone: 507-345-4523 www.TheLandOnline.com 763-689-1179 FOR SALE: Registered or 800-657-4665 e-mail: paint mare, 5 yr old named FOR SALE: '12 Cougar 5th We Ship Daily Fax: 507-345-1027 theland@TheLandOnline.com Wisdom, originally trained Visa and MasterCard Accepted wheel camper, 34', 3 slides, in a 4-H project, knows 15000 BTU AC, Polar pkg, ground work very well, has no pets, no smoking, no been ridden & done well. salt, nice inside & out. Pics st Good horse for a 1 time available. 320-250-2268 trainer w/ experienced trainer. Very calm, cool & Miscellaneous 090 collected. Can call for more Midway Farm details. 507-448-2000 3 pt Hitch pumpkin planter, Equipment one row, 2 man operated, Gordy's Pet Ponies desire can be used for other seeds, good homes. Friendly & $385. (920)526-3510 petable but not broken. Call www.midwayfarmequip.com For Sales ask for Jerr y or Kyle midway@rconnect.com Ron late afternoons 320-760- Belted cedar chains, cut off 4094 ‘06 Hesston 1006 disc mower ....................................$5,950 parts, never used. For a JD TRACTORS MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT 3R pull type chopper head ‘09 Challenger MT665C, 1130 hrs...........................$139,500 ‘08 White 8500, 36R20, CFS ....................................$89,500 Diamond side mounted 5’ rotary mower ....................$2,500 Swine 065 & hay head. 715-284-5693 ‘09 MF 8650, 2000 hrs. ..........................................$129,500 ‘07 White 8516, 16R30, CFS ....................................$64,500 Balzer 1500 shredder ..................................................$7,450 ‘08 Agco RT155A, CVT, 600 hrs. ..............................$99,500 ‘06 White 8202, 12R30, 3 bu., 540 PTO, LF ............$34,900 Artsway 180B shredder ..............................................$4,950 Compart's total program DRAINAGE PUMPS Agco DT-200, 3000 hrs. ............................................$69,500 ‘05 White 8186, 16R20, 3 bu., complete rebuild ......$46,500 ‘12 Peck 8x61 PTO auger ............................................$3,950 features superior boars & Carry submersible pumps. Challenger MT665, Frt/Rear wgts., 2800 hrs.............$74,500 ‘02 White 8202, 12R30, 2 bu. ..................................$25,000 Demco 365 wagon, tarp ..............................................$5,950 open gilts documented by Morreim Drainage Inc. •••(NEW) SPRING SPECIALS••• ‘05 MF 6480 w/loader, 4200 hrs. ..............................$49,500 White 8100, 12R30, VF, LF........................................$19,900 BLUP technology. Duroc, 507-373-1971 or 507-330-1889 ‘95 Ford 9680, 4WD, 7600 hrs. ................................$52,500 ‘02 White 8222, 12R30, 2 bu. ..................................$24,900 White 9202, 12R30 ..................................................$53,500 York, Landrace & F1 lines. Fax 507-373-0422 ‘89 White 140, 2WD, duals........................................$24,900 White 8122, 12R30, DF, 2 bu. ..................................$19,900 White 9222, 12R30 ..................................................$57,500 Terminal boars offer leanphilmorreim@msn.com AC 8070, 2WD, PS, new tires....................................$17,900 White 6100, 12R30, insect ..........................................$9,950 White 9523, 12R30 / 23R15 CFS ............................$119,500 ness, muscle, growth. MaDual Tires: (5) 480/80R46, ternal gilts & boars are ‘08 MF 1533 w/loader, 250 hrs. ................................$14,900 White 6100, 12R30 VF, 540 PTO pump ......................$8,950 White 9524-22, 24R22 CFS ....................................$137,500 (4) 20.8R42, (1) 380/90R46, productive, lean, durable. ‘03 Agco ST40 w/loader, power shuttle ....................$13,900 JD 7200, 12R30, insect ............................................$10,900 White 9812, 12R30 CFS ............................................$89,500 $50/ea. 715-878-9858 All are stress free & PRRS AC 7020 PD, recent eng. ............................................$9,950 White 5100, 8R38 w/7-row splitter ............................$4,950 White 8816, 16R30 CFS ............................................$89,500 free. Semen also available Oliver 1600, gas ..........................................................$4,950 (12) Yetter Residue Mgrs., off JD 7200 ..................Ea. $150 White 9816, 16R30 CFS ..........................................$109,500 FOR SALE: Ford 7.3 diesel through Elite Genes A.I. Oliver 1600, gas, w/loader ..........................................$4,950 Crustbuster 3400, 15’, no till drill................................$5,750 White 8824, 24R30 CFS ..........................................$125,000 engines, transmissions & Make 'em Grow! Comparts ‘13 Wilrich Soil Pro 513, 9x24 ..................................$47,500 White 8824, CFS........................................................$99,500 COMBINES & HEADS parts & service. 320-583-0881 Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: ‘13 Gleaner S67, 160 hrs., Warranty ......................$269,500 ‘08 Sunflower 4511-15..............................................$29,500 White 9824, 24R30 CFS ..........................................$159,500 877-441-2627 Little round fence posts w/in‘10 Gleaner R-66, 300 hrs., duals ..........................$219,500 ‘05 Wilrich V957, 7x30................................................$9,950 Brandt 5200 EX, Demo..............................................$19,500 sulators, electric fencer, ‘08 Gleaner R-75, 1000 hrs., duals ........................$169,500 ‘12 Wishek 862NT, 16’ disc ......................................$26,900 Brandt 7500 HP, Demo ..............................................$24,900 Bou-Matic pipeline system, ‘03 Gleaner R-65, 1200 hrs. ....................................$119,500 ‘06 Wishek 862NT, 30’ disc w/harrow ......................$49,500 Brandt 1535 LP, belt conveyor ..................................$13,900 Gardner cow stanchions, 4 ‘03 Gleaner R-65, 2300 hrs., duals ..........................$99,500 ‘09 Wishek 862NT, 34’ disc w/harrow ......................$59,500 Wilrich QX2, 45’ field cult. ........................................$69,500 basket fans, 5hp motor, ‘94 Gleaner R-62, 3100 hrs. ......................................$39,500 ‘05 Krause 7300, 27’ disc..........................................$19,900 Sunflower 1435, 29’ disc ..........................................$44,500 compressor from bulk tank, JUST IN ‘92 Gleaner R-62, 2100 hrs., duals, Ag Leader ........$34,500 ‘03 Sunflower 1434, 23’ disc w/harrow ....................$24,500 electric calf dehorner. 715FOR SALE: 2015 Show ‘90 Gleaner R-60, 2000 hrs. ......................................$19,900 ‘02 CIH 730B ............................................................$19,900 ‘09 Challenger MT66SC, 1100 hrs...........................$139,500 723-5187 ‘10 DMI 530B ............................................................$14,900 Pigs Sired by outstanding ‘90 Gleaner R-50, 2900 eng. hrs., eng. OH ..............$19,900 Brent 540 wagon, fenders, brakes, lights ....................$9,950 boars in the industry, Loftness 8' snowblower, 3pt, ‘90 MF 8570 w/9320 Flex & 1163 ....................Pkg. $19,900 CIH 496, 24’ cushion gang........................................$11,900 AC 8070, FWA, PS, wgts., 42” duals ........................$18,900 over 25 years of experi1000PTO, $2,000. 515-824‘83 Gleaner M3, 3700 hrs., hydro ..............................$3,950 Krause 1900, 27’ rock flex disc w/harrow ..................$7,950 AC 7045, PD................................................................$9,950 ence helping 4-H and 3656 ‘11 Gleaner 9250, 25’ flex draper ..............................$49,500 Wilrich 10 CPW, 14’ chiel plow ..................................$3,950 Parker 737 grain cart ................................................$17,500 FFA youth choose the ‘08 Gleaner 3000, 8R30 ............................................$39,500 M&W 1865, 9x24 Earthmaster....................................$5,950 Parker 450 grain cart ..................................................$4,950 One call does it all! best animals for their ‘10 Gleaner 3000, 6R30, 1000 acres use ..................$32,900 ‘12 Wilrich XL2, 30’ w/baskets..................................$37,500 Westendorf WL-21 loader, AC 170 mtg.......................$2,950 swine projects, and we With one phone call, you can ‘01 Gleaner Hugger, 8R30, adj. strippers ..................$19,500 ‘08 Wilrich XL2, 47’ field cult., 4-bar ........................$32,500 White 227, 31’ field cult ..............................................$2,500 place your classified ad in have a large number of ‘05 Gleaner 3000, 8RW ............................................$26,500 JD 724, 30’ soil finisher ..............................................$8,950 Parker 510 grain cart ..................................................$6,950 The Land, Farm News, exceptional January and JD 680, 21’ chisel plow ............................................$14,950 Brandt 5000 EX grain vac, Good Condition ..............$12,900 AND The Country Today. February barrows and NI 6365 (Hesston 856A), 5x6 baler ............................$7,950 M&W 4800, 500 bu. cart, scale ..................................$9,950 Call The Land for more gilts on hand. Contact: Owatonna 595, 5x6 round baler, 540 PTO......................$995 Killbros 500 wagon, brakes, lights ..............................$4,950 ~ 70+ Used Cornheads & Flexheads - See Website ~ info @ 507-345-4523 • 800-657Wayne (507) 276-6916 Hesston 5800, 5x6 round baler, 540 PTO ......................$995 Artsway 240B, 20’ shredder ........................................$3,250 4665.

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Morrill Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

ou could not avoid the impact of DanishAmerican sculptor Christian Peterson on the campus of Iowa State University if you tried.

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Peterson was ISU’s artist-in-residence from 19341955, and his work is remembered not only at the Christian Petersen Art Museum in Morrill Hall, but all over the university’s sprawling, park-like campus. Born in 1885 in Denmark, at age 9 Petersen emigrated to New Jersey with his family. He would learn the technical aspects of sculpture in school and developed his artistic skills as a sculptor’s apprentice, eventually finding steady work creating World War I memorials and monuments. The winds of fate, along with an invitation from

legendary artist Grant Wood — whose murals also grace Iowa State’s campus — brought Petersen to Iowa to work on the Public Works of Art Project as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program. His first commission at what was then Iowa State College was a fountain for the Dairy Industry Building courtyard, installed in 1935. What was to have been a temporary position became Petersen’s 21-year residency at ISU, which included teaching sculpture courses in addition to his duties creating works of art on campus. (It is said that his classes were extremely popular, perhaps due in small part to their then-unusual mixing of the male and female student body.) Agriculture was a recurring theme in Petersen’s

work, including two pieces which now reside in the sculpture garden outside Morrill Hall — “Cornhusker” and “4-H Calf,” both originally created in 1941. As noted on an adjoining plaque, “Petersen was one of the few American sculptors who was genuinely inspired by rural Midwestern life and took it as a subject matter for his sculpture.” He retired in 1955 and died six years later. The building that is now home to Petersen’s legacy, Morrill Hall, is named in honor of Justin Morrill, the U.S. Congressman from Vermont who sponsored the eponymous bill establishing the landgrant system of agricultural and engineering colleges in the United States. It was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. ❖

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