THE LAND ~ Jan. 1, 2016 ~ Southern Edition by The Land

January 1, 2016 (800) 657-4665 www.TheLandOnline.com theland@TheLandOnline.com P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002

SOUTHERN EDITION

Artist Michelle Weber built a career on her passions — ag and art.

Story on page 7

I lost the bet

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

P.O. Box 3169 418 South Second St. Mankato, MN 56002 (800) 657-4665 Vol. XL ❖ No. I 32 pages, 1 section plus supplements

www.TheLandOnline.com facebook.com/TheLandOnline twitter.com/TheLandOnline

Cover photo by Richard Siemers

COLUMNS Opinion Farm and Food File Calendar of Events The Back Porch In the Garden Cookbook Corner Marketing Mielke Market Weekly Auctions/Classifieds Advertiser Listing Back Roads

2-5 5 13 14 15 16 18-20 20 22-31 22 32

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

STAFF Publisher: John Elchert: jelchert@mankatofreepress.com General Manager: Deb Petterson Managing Editor: editor@TheLandOnline.com Associate Editor: Marie Wood: mwood@TheLandOnline.com Staff Writer: Dick Hagen: dickhagen@mvtvwireless.com Advertising Supervisor: Kim Henrickson: khenrickson@TheLandOnline.com Advertising Representatives: Danny Storlie: theland@TheLandOnline.com Office/Advertising Assistants: Joan Compart: theland@TheLandOnline.com Jessica Morrow: auctions@TheLandOnline.com Ad Production: Brad Hardt: lndcomp@mankatofreepress.com For Customer Service Concerns: (507) 345-4523, (800) 657-4665, theland@TheLandOnline.com Fax: (507) 345-1027 For Editorial Concerns or Story Ideas: (507) 344-6342, (800) 657-4665, editor@TheLandOnline.com National Sales Representative: Bock & Associates Inc., 7650 Executive Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55344-3677. (952) 905-3251. Because of the nature of articles appearing in The Land, product or business names may be included to provide clarity. This does not constitute an endorsement of any product or business. Opinions and viewpoints expressed in editorials or by news sources are not necessarily those of the management. The Publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The Publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. Classified Advertising: $18.42 for seven (7) lines for a private classified, each additional line is $1.36; $24.40 for business classifieds, each additional line is $1.36. Classified ads accepted by mail or by phone with VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Classified ads can also be sent by e-mail to theland@TheLandOnline.com. Mail classified ads to The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002. Please include credit card number, expiration date and your postal address with ads sent on either mail version. Classified ads may also be called into (800) 657-4665. Deadline for classified ads is noon on the Monday prior to publication date, with holiday exceptions. Distributed to farmers in all Minnesota counties and northern Iowa, as well as on The Land’s website. Each classified ad is separately copyrighted by The Land. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Subscription and Distribution: Free to farmers and agribusinesses in Minnesota and northern Iowa. $25 per year for non-farmers and people outside the service area. The Land (ISSN 0279-1633) is published Fridays and is a division of The Free Press Media (part of Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.), 418 S. Second St., Mankato MN 56001. Periodicals postage paid at Mankato, Minn. Postmaster and Change of Address: Address all letters and change of address notices to The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002; call (507) 345-4523 or e-mail to theland@TheLandOnline.com.

Quit worrying. Stay healthy. Thank the Earlier this season I boasted MinLord. You’re alive. nesota’s average corn yield in 2015 would beat the average corn yield of Iowa proAnd even though consumers won’t tell it ducers. I was guessing 185 bushels per to your face, we all do appreciate your acre for Minnesota. But I lost! Based on tremendous effort in feeding us and much Nov. 10, U.S. Department of Agriculture of the world. God bless our farmers. report Minnesota did set a new record ■ yield of 187 bu./acre. But the Iowa guys also set a new record with 189 bu./acre. Just a few days into the New Year and The previous record for Minnesota was already a few realities about the real LAND MINDS 177 bushels set in 2010. For Iowa, 2008 world for us senior citizens are surfacing. was the previous record at 189 bushels. By Dick Hagen • If walking is good for your health, the How did our neighbors do? Illinois and postman would be immortal. Indiana both had wetter springs so no • A whale swims all day, only eats records. Illinois at 168 bu./acre (200 fish, drinks water, but is still fat. bushels in 2014); Indiana at 156 bu./acre • A rabbit runs and hops but only lives 15 years. (188 bushels in 2014). However new records in Nebraska at 187 bu./acre(179 bushels in 2014) and • A tortoise doesn’t run, does mostly nothing, yet 162 bu./acre in South Dakota (148 bushels in 2014). lives for 150 years. Record-breaking yields are evident at country eleHere’s a few more discoveries about aging: vators and even farm yards that didn’t have bin or • I started out with nothing and still have most of it. bunker storage capacity. Even more evident are the discouraging commodity prices projected into this • If all is not lost, then where the heck is it? market for the next several months. Barring major • It was a whole lot easier to get older than to get weather disasters, this huge production of American wiser. agriculture plus the modernized cropping technolo• Kids in the back seat cause accidents; accidents gies now ramping up around the world is suggesting in the back seat cause kids. the pain will linger. • It’s hard to make a comeback when you haven’t Yes, this likely lessened the cheer of your holiday season. You’re searching every possible way to shave been anywhere. production costs for the 2016 season. Unfortunately, • If God wanted me to touch my toes, he’d have put land owners and seed companies aren’t yet willing to them on my knees. collaborate with you. But it’s still three-plus months • These days I spend a lot of time thinking about ’til planting begins. the hereafter; I go somewhere to get something, and Enough gloom. Let’s be thankful for your trementhen wonder what I’m here after. dous season. Many producers tell me the quickest, Wrapping up my words are few: Make 2016 a easiest and cleanest harvest ever. And because of Great Year; live each day wisely; love God and love that environment, less wear and tear on your bodies your family. and your equipment. Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. He may be Probably not so for your minds. Brain Power, I susreached at dickhagen@mvtvwireless.com. ❖ pect is working overtime searching for solutions.

OPINION

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 6 — Expected grain prices below breakeven prices 9 — Soybean selection tips from Minnesota Soybean Director of Research 10 — Soil safari captures soil health across the country 12 — Conservation tillage alters Midwest environment 14 — The Back Porch: Start new year by envisioning finish line at year’s end

15 — In the Garden: Conifer branches dusted in snow dazzle all winter long THERE’S EVEN MORE ONLINE ... @ TheLANDonline.com • “SHOP” — Search for trucks, farm equipment and more • “Nuts & Bolts” — News and new products from around the ag industry • “Calendar of Events” — Check out The Land’s complete events listing • “E-Edition” — Archives of past issues of The Land

BENTON CO. Lyle Schefers 320.251.7987

NICOLLET CO. Mark Legare 507.228.8596

Scott Heilig, DSM 320.250.4545

Dan Johnson, RSM 507.995.2530

Gerry Maleska 320.249.2180

OTTER TAIL CO. J & L Nutritional Consulting 218.346.7487

BIG STONE CO. Stock Service 320.596.2170 CHISAGO CO. Doug Melby 612.282.8069 CLAY CO. Thomas Livdahl 218.585.4621 DOUGLAS CO. Bruce Wussow 320.766.8548

800.236.0163 // www.dairylandseed.com

©2016 Dairyland Seed Co., Inc. All rights reserved. ®Dairyland Seed and the Dairyland Seed logo are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. Dairyland Seed is a seed affiliate of Dow AgroSciences.

RENVILLE CO. Jerry Wohlman 320.579.0226

GOODHUE CO. Josh Ulland 507.481.5047

ROCK CO. Scott Boelman, DSM 507.227.2296

GRANT CO. Steven Deal 320.563.4137

Brad Van De Berg 507.227.1801

LYON CO. Southwestern MN Dairy Assoc 507.823.4311 MARSHALL CO. Brad Lunke 218.681.1697 Argyle Seed Co 701.741.8234 MARTIN CO. International Ag Labs, Inc. 507.235.6909 MCLEOD CO. Justin Luthens 320.587.8702 MORRISON CO. David Gadacz 320.355.2499

STEARNS CO. David Eibensteiner 320.987.3253 STEELE CO. Karl Steckelberg, DSM 507.475.0365 STEVENS CO. Matthew Brunkow 320.760.1560 SWIFT CO. Steve Gades 320.392.5412 TRAVERSE CO. Justin Tritz 320.760.8690 Chad Birchem, DSM 320.815.8980 WILKIN CO. Minn-kota Ag Products 218.643.6130 WINONA CO. Haase Sales & Service 507.689.2354 David Vanderzee 507.313.8474

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

That’s the way we do business—with a listening ear and a firm handshake, always putting our customers first. Call us today.

POLK CO. Fosston Tri Co-op 218.435.6919

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

We’ve been researching better soybean genetics for decades, and it’s making a big difference in fields all over the Midwest. Plus, we’ve recently expanded our program and we’re making progress faster than ever before. Stepping up our research means stepping up your success.

Doug Brown 320.980.5459

Christopher Hoffman 320.579.0936

LE SUEUR CO. Robert Culhane 507.362.4141

MORE SOYBEAN RESEARCH BREEDS MORE SUCCESS FOR YOU.

PINE CO. Scott Walbridge 320.384.7000

FILLMORE CO. Dan Schmidt 507.251.7013

HOUSTON CO. Irvin Schansberg 507.724.2445

3 THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Contact your local Dairyland Seed dealer for more information:

Letter: Don’t criticize U.S. farmers with your mouth full

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

To the Editor: This is a response to the letter with the headline “Stop squealing about ag welfare” published in the Dec. 4 edition. The letter writer’s vituperative remarks were a harangue by a person seemingly enamored by his own voice. The letter writer did, however, neglect to mention at least a few things. First, farmers are taxpayers too. We pay real estate taxes, income taxes, self-employment tax, and sales tax just like everyone else.

Second, taxpayer subsidies of airlines, car manufacturers and banks don’t seem to bother him; that’s the trouble with possessing such a vast amount of knowledge — it gets in the way of simple things — like common sense. I hope the next time the letter writer complains about farmers — who feed the world — he will be gracious enough to not talk with his mouth full. Ed Mickelson Atwater, Minn.

OPINION

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Air System Control Panel

Your Family Owned Seed Source • We offer top of the line Hi-tech seeds for your operation

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

• We also feature conventional hybrids with efficiency and reliability Here at Anderson Seeds, four generations have handled the seed, your seed, with care from planting to production to the back of your truck. Give us a call, we’re happy to help!!

For you farmers with AIR SYSTEMS for grain – Here is a controller that will speed up or slow down your air pump for Better Quality of Grain. – – – It’s been out for 3 years ... and it works great!! – – –

• Call Us For Pricing • Standard Options: • Single-Phase or 3-Phase input power • NEMA 4 Enclosures (Outdoor rated) • NEMA 1 Enclosures (Indoor rated) • NEMA 4 (Outdoor Enclosures are powder coated white with full enclosure cooling package) • Variable Frequency Drive • Input Power Line Reactor • Door Operated Service Disconnect • ETL / Off / Auto Switch (Blower or Air Lock)

• Speed Control Selector Switch (Auto = PSI Sensor -or- Manual = Speed Dial • Pressure Transducer (PSI Sensor) • Speed Dial (0-100%) • Dryer Bypass Switch • Emergency Stop Switch • 0 to 30 psi Pressure Gauge • Wired / Programmed / Tested • VFD Manual / Wiring-Schematics • 2-Year Warranty

“SAVE WITH DAVE” 507-246-5032 Of St. Peter, MN

BROSKOFF STRUCTURES 507-256-7501 • GENEVA, MN

Guebert opens mail bag to criticism

OPINION

over Hoover Dam.” Shortly thereafter an administrator was hired, “then an office building complete with a copper roof” was built, and the checkoff, through Congressional action, became “mandatory so even more money could be played with.” The result? “…Per capita consumption of pork did not increase… margins tightened to lead to consolidation… China became the largest pork producer in the United States.” “The lesson,” he concludes, is that “if you want something screwed up, get the government involved.” OK, but someone invited the camel, government, into the checkoff tent and that someone was the NPPC. The invitation eventually paid a dividend — a fat, $60 million dividend — that NPPC then used to largely transform itself from a Midwestern hog grower group to a Capitol Hill political organization. For every criticism or complaint received since June, many others arrive with praise. Some, like a late November e-mail from Tom in South Dakota, came with both. “Though I often don’t take the time to read your column because, quite frankly, our political views are pretty much opposite, your latest column… touched my heart and left a tear of joy in my eye as I shared it with my wife…” Thanks for the gracious note, Tom. I hope to hear from you — and many more — in 2016. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. ❖

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016 << www.TheLandOnline.com >>

– STRONGHOLD – The Top Choice in cattle handling equipment Since 1965

• Chutes • Tubs • Alleys • Etc. Brute Force by Doolittle Dual Jacks, Torque Tube, Lockable Chain Box, Combo Dove, LED Lights & more

In Stock Pricing Examples:

Drop ABU 14000# GVW TRAILER ‘N Locks Gooseneck Hitch Easy to Install, Easy to Haul, 18’ + 2’, It’s That Simple! 2-7000# Axles

From:

25’ (20’ + 5’) 14,000 lb. GVWR, Mammoth Ramps.....$6,515 30’ (25’ + 5’) 20,000 lb. GVWR, Std. Height.................$8,960

$3,799

Diers Ag & Trailer Sales, Inc. MN distributor for Rol-Oyl Cattle Oilers

(320) 543-2861 www.diersag.com

Drop ‘n Lock Gooseneck Hitches

9283 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake, MN 55349 (3 miles south of U.S. Hwy. 12 on Wright Cty. Road 6, or 4 miles North of Winsted)

Demco Conquest, 1100 Gal., 60’, Hyd. Pump, T-jet 844 Controller, Adj. Axle, Rinse Tank, 2” Quick Fill, 20” Spacing .................................. $19,000 Nuhn 7200 Gal. Slurry Quad Train, Brakes, Titan Tires, Self Load, Hyd. Drive .. $51,500 Nuhn 7200 Gal. Slurry Quad Train, Brakes, Titan Tires, Self Load, PTO *New Front Pump Assembly ......... $51,500 Houle 6”, 8’ Pit Pump, Small 1000 PTO, Dual Agitator, 3-Pt. w/Hyd. Cylinder for Top Link .......................................... $5,500 NEW Nuhn Fill Pipe on Wheels, 8”-10”, 35’ (Load Stand) ............................. $3,400 Miller Pro 500 Gal., 45’ Boom, Tandem Axle.................................... $5,000 Nuhn 9 Row Folding Tapered Disc Injector - Complete .................................... $10,750 Top Air 3-Pt. Hyd. X-fold, 80’ Boom, No Controls ..................................... $4,750 Redball 565, 1000 Gal., 60’ Hyd. Front Folding Boom, Single Nozzle Bodies, Raven 450 Controls, Hyd. Ace Pump, 320 Tires ....................................... $17,000 L & D Land Manger, 1000 Gal., 60’ Boom, Raven Controls................................ $8,750 Balzer 3350 Vac Tank, Hyd. Drive, 4 Disc Injector ............................... $14,750

Balzer 2250 Vac Tank, Tandem Axle, PTO, Injector ................................... $9,500 Balzer 6350 Slurry Lo-Pro, Hyd. Drive, 5-Unit Disc Injector ....................... $32,000 6 Tooth Dietrich - Complete ............. $7,000 Fast 9518, 1800 Gal., 90’ Boom, 380 Tires, Triple Nozzle, Raven Controls........ $29,000 NEW Nuhn 10,000 Gal. Quad Train, Alliance Tires, Brakes, Hyd. Direct Drive.................................. Call for Pricing NEW Nuhn 7000 Gal. Slurry Tank, Alliance Tires, Hyd. Direct Drive ..... Call for Pricing New Nuhn 6750 Gal. Slurry Tank, Alliance Tires, Brakes, Hyd. Direct Drive.................................. Call for Pricing NEW Vertical Till Injectors Call for Pricing Top Air Sprayer, 1600 Gal., 90’ Boom ...................................... $25,000 Houle 6”, 8’ Pit Pump, Small 1000 PTO, Dual Agitator, 3-Pt. w/Hyd. Cyl. for Top Link .......................................... $8,000

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

By most personal and professional metrics, 2015 was one for the books. On the figurative side, since late May coauthor/daughter Mary Grace Foxwell and I have talked, read, and signed our way through nearly 70 events highlighting our book, “The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey,” from Bismarck, N.D., to New York City. FARM & FOOD FILE Literally, across the tens of By Alan Guebert thousands of miles we traveled and the thousands of readers who gathered to listen, chat, and ask questions about farming and food, only one mildly disparaging remark — aimed more at me than the book — was heard. Not so with this weekly effort. Letters, telephone calls, and e-mails from Maryland to Montana arrived daily to comment and question, debate and deflate. Twice a year these writers get their due, like Clarence from Illinois who began a September e-mail to me with, “You disappointed me, Alan.” Clarence’s disappointment arose when, in noting the rise of corn and soybean production in his native North Dakota, I had “assume(d) that wheat production there was seriously declining.” In fact, “Hard red spring wheat was grown on nine million acres” in the state last year as its farmers continued to “diligently seek INCREASED diversification!” Clarence did close on a sweeter note, however: “Don’t worry, I will continue to read your articles; and I’m sure you will try to be accurate with your facts.” I’m sure. Another e-mailer was more direct: “Regarding your July 10 article… you are slipping. A 15-paragraph column without mentioning your beloved Uncle Honey? You should be ashamed. Ask your priest for a proper penance.” Slipping or not, I’m pretty sure we Lutherans remain priest-less. An August e-mail from a Wisconsinite began with kudos on the book before offering a 1,000-word editorial on why I should limit any enthusiasm about “consumers (who) vote with their dollars…” because decades in the animal feed business had shown him that “…when given an option, the consumer doesn’t give a rip.” That may be true of the fogey generation — his and mine. Younger generations, however, care deeply. Twenty years ago organic food was for hippies; today it’s a $40 billion market that will grow by eight percent in 2016. Another e-mailer wrote to comment on two columns that examined the checkoff’s $60 million purchase of the slogan “Pork. The Other White Meat” from the National Pork Producers Council. The checkoff, he recalled, began when a group of mostly hog farmers “got together in Moline, Ill., to see if something could be done about” losing ground to “the Tysons of the world with broilers. That was the embryo of the NPPC.” All “committed to participate in collecting a voluntary checkoff” and, soon, “money poured in like water

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Expected grain prices below breakeven prices By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Local cash grain prices in southern Minnesota started 2015 at about $3.70-$3.80 per bushel for corn, and from $9.50-10 per bushel for soybeans. Local cash prices dropped to near $3.30 per bushel for corn, and below $9 per bushel for soybeans by August of 2015. Regional cash grain prices are near $3.40-$3.50 per bushel for corn, and $8.00-$8.30 per

bushel for soybeans, as we end 2015. New crop prices for the fall of 2016 at local grain markets are very close to the current cash prices for both corn and soybeans. Breakeven grain prices in southern Minnesota for the 2016 crop year, based on average crop yields, input costs, and land expense are expected to be near $4 per bushel for corn and over $9.50 per bushel for soybeans.

CURT’S TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE An Associate Dealer For New International Truck Sales, Parts & Service

(800) 372-1326 • (507) 451-1326 370 24th Ave. NW • Owatonna, MN 55060 www.curtstruck.com Cummins, Mack & Peterbilt Parts & Service Dealer FULL SERVICE PARTS DEPARTMENT - OPEN 6 A.M. - 9 P.M. - COMPLETE INVENTORY OF PARTS - Financing Available

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

$1,000 off Any Aluminum Trailer in Stock

TRUCK & TRAILER FINANCING ON ALL UNITS IN STOCK! $1,000 OFF On All In-Stock NEW MAURER GRAIN TRAILERS

1996 INTERNATIONAL 9200, M11 Cummins 350 hp., 10-spd., 4 spring suspension, 21’ grain box, electric Shurco tarp, pusher axle, Very Clean Truck. Stk.# TC072558. $55,900

2005 INTERNATIONAL 9200i, ISX 408 hp., 10-spd., 3.73 rear ends, air ride suspension, 22.5 Lo Pro tires, aluminum rims. 2 Available Starting At: $25,650

2016 MAURER 40’, Painted Alum. Trailer, air ride suspension, Shurco electric tarp, aluminum wheels outside, 25.5 Lo Pro tires. Stk.# GS000302. $38,300

1999 INTERNATIONAL 8100, M11 Cummins, 10-spd., air ride susp. with a 2006 Jet 26’ trailer, Very Good Shape!. $26,600

1999 INTERNATIONAL 9400 Day Cab, N14 Cummins, 10-spd., air ride with a 2012 Dakota 381⁄2’ trailer, spring ride, Very Good Shape!. $45,000

$1,000 OFF On All In-Stock NEW MAURER GRAIN TRAILERS

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

2016 MAURER Alum. Trailer, white w/black graphics, black tarp w/dbl. ridge straps, Uni Circle recaps, Del. light option, side windows & alum. platforms & ladders front & rear. Stk.# GS000189. $34,250

Quality Truck & Trailer Service

These statistics are directly from Kent Thiesse’s Focus on Ag Dec. 21 e-mail newsletter. Theisse’s message tells farmers what they suspected all along. Growing crops in 2016 looks to be an exercise in rust prevention. Virtually every acre in production in Kent Thiesse 2015 will likely be right back at it again in 2016. We’ll continue to have too much supply for world markets. And the pain continues. There may be some reshuffling of corn acres to soybean acres because farmers are likely to lose less money growing soybeans. Input costs may be slightly down. Fertilizer prices are lower: Nitrogen and potash prices are down 40 percent; phosphate average prices are down 30 percent. Charlie Head, agronomist for Western Consolidated Cooperative in Holloway, Minn., reports fertilizer prices are some of the lowest in 10 years. Rents Do you have a ‘fair’ farm rental agreement? University of Minnesota Extension and educator David Bau wrapped up a statewide series of Fair Farmland Rental Agreement Workshops. In Olivia, Minn., Bau presented a hypothetical 2016 corn/soybean budget. He estimated input expenses for seed, fertilizer, land cost, insurance, hired labor, fuel, and machinery. Next was projected yields for each crop. His next batch of arithmetic was breakeven prices. For corn, that figure was $4.57; for soybeans it was $10.94. The elephant in this process continues to be land costs. Flexible agreements based on commodity prices and actual yields seem to be a starting point suggesting the importance of beginning with a base rate component of dollars per acre. Bau urged landowners to pick an option and work through it with renters. He also encouraged both parties to do a written lease. He stressed the importance of covering your land with liability insurance in case an accident were to occur. So what’s a fair rent? There is no fair rent that fits all parties. It’s a matter of sitting down and talking; getting figures on a piece of paper; negotiating on what those figures should be; checking with your farm management contact; then agreeing with a hand shake and a written contract. You can find more information at www.aglease101.org. Fertility Due to mostly record yields across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, soil fertility very likely got depleted this past season. Taking soil samples to see where your nutrient levels are is critical in determining fertilizer applications. ❖

– All Major Repairs –

SINCE 1981 PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE TO TRUCKS & TRAILERS

Call Curt’s For Your Truck & Trailer D.O.T. Inspections • We Do Brake Jobs • All Major Repairs

For 40 years, farmers have turned to THE LAND, making us the number one choice for farmers.

Artist captures ranching, country life on canvas The root of all my work is agriculture in general, but cattle are what I specialize in. — Michelle Weber

See ARTIST, pg. 8

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

saw some potential and he pushed me. I owe him a lot of credit.” She soon couldn’t be in the art room enough. As a senior, she won a Congressional Institute sponsored competition in her congressional district and had her work on display for a year in the U.S. Capitol. Going for it When she went to South Dakota State University in Brookings, she had to choose between art education and ag education and chose art, but after a semester: “I decided I wanted a job when I graduated and the first things schools cut are art and ag.” In 2010, she graduated with an advertising major, and marketing and sociology minors. Weber got a job at an area publishing company and did graphic design at a computer. It was a good job, but not satisfying to an art-loving farm girl. She painted whenever she found time. While working on the painting of a newborn calf called “A New Beginning,” Weber posted progress photos on Facebook. The progress was followed by Amanda Radke, a writer, blogger and author she knew somewhat from college. Radke had written a children’s book called “Levi’s Lost Calf,” and needed an illustrator. They connected and Weber did 20

paintings for the book in less than a month while still holding her job. “Art was always in the back of my mind, and I did it as a hobby,” she said, “but when I started posting some of my paintings on social media sites like Facebook, it skyrocketed.” The exposure on social media and from illustrating Radke’s book led to a growing number of requests. In 2011, she decided to quit her job and make a career out of her art. “Thank goodness for good in-laws,” Weber said. She told them, “I don’t know if this is going to work, but I want to give it a shot. I don’t want to look back five years from now and wish I had done it earlier. I’m probably going to need some help, and I’m willing to work.” She worked almost full-time on the farm for a year while building up her business. Now those roles have switched and she works full-time doing custom paintings while helping out on the farm when needed. She is also grateful to her parents, who have always backed her in her decisions. Instead of telling her to play it safe, “they encouraged me, and told me if I think I can do this, I’d better work hard and see where it goes.” Dream job It has gone extremely well. Weber’s work is almost exclusively on commission, doing custom paintings from photos. On average, she has 15-20 projects awaiting completion. If someone needs a painting for a special occasion, they need to plan ahead. An exception was a commissioned memorial

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

By RICHARD SIEMERS The Land Correspondent “Follow your dream!” That’s old advice, but Michelle Weber is a new rural voice proclaiming it. Weber’s dream was to find a way to build a life around her two inter- Michelle Weber ests — agriculture and art. She feels blessed that her real life has surpassed her dream. Weber lives in the country and works with her husband, Jesse, raising Red Angus cattle, and at the same time has started her own business, Weber Custom Painting. Customers supply her with photos, which she uses to produce original oil paintings. “The root of all my work is agriculture in general,” Weber said, “but cattle are what I specialize in.” She has helped her husband and in-laws with raising cattle, and has seen the cycle from breeding to birth to their sale across a wide area of states. “(What I like about cattle) is probably the beauty of the natural life process. But then who doesn’t like the view of looking out and seeing a bunch of red cattle on green grass,” Weber said. That is a view that Weber can enjoy as she works in her home studio near Lake Benton. Growing up as a farm girl from Windom, she was an avid 4-H participant, so it is not surprising that she would like agriculture and marry a farm boy from Lake Benton. She met Jesse through college friends at the Minnesota Beef Expo. The art element didn’t come so naturally. Her first art class was as a junior in high school. “I hated that class, because I didn’t think I was good at it,” she said. “But my art teacher, Mark Nass,

Winter Discounts NOW AVAILABLE!! Call Now! “Where Farm and Family Meet”

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Weber creates custom paintings from photos ARTIST, from pg. 7 painting she did for the family of Brent Beitelspacher, a young cattleman who died in a plane crash. She is still moved when she talks about it, feeling God was working through her hands, and through the whole project. The request came on a weekend she had planned to be gone, but plans had changed and she was home to take the call. She had just purchased acrylic paints, which dry faster than the oils she normally works with, so working day and night she completed the painting in two days. Even the framer happened to have an assembled frame of the size and color she needed. The framed painting was delivered in time for the funeral. “It was like God was working,” she said. She thinks that doing commissions keeps her work fresh. “I never know what’s going to be in my in-box,” she said. “People send me pictures that I wouldn’t have thought of painting, but they’re all special to someone. Upcoming paintings are a tractor pull, another memorial painting, cattle in a pasture — such a wide variety that it keeps me inspired and fresh. I’m always doing something different.” There were times when she questioned if she could do what people were asking, but she always pushed through and challenged herself. “I’m always up for a challenge. I never want to back down because that’s part of my job, too, always

Richard Siemers

Michelle Weber paints a rural landscape in her home studio near Lake Benton, Minn. exploring a new avenue. I’m always trying to find new and exciting ventures, because I never know when the commissions are going to stop. For as quickly as this exploded, it can be gone that fast, too.” For now, there is no end in sight, for either the

LOCK & LOWER Remote Control Field Cultivator Depth Kit

Weber’s Red Angus cattle or Michelle Weber’s commissioned paintings. To be able to raise her children in the country, fulfill her love for painting, and work with cattle is about as good as she could imagine life could be right now. “My dream was to work in art or ag,” Weber said. “but I’ve been able to tie them both together! I work out of my home, so when Jesse needs me on the ranch I’m right down the road. I truly have my dream job.” To view the variety of Michelle Weber’s work, visit her website: www.webercustompainting.com. ❖

Glyphosate Plus, 2 ⁄ ’s Only ....................................$13.95 gal. Glyphosate 30’s ..........$11.95 gal. Glyphosate Bulk..........$10.95 gal. SureStart Bulk ............$41.00 gal. “Where Farm and Family Meet”

For Case IH field cultivators

Try using Synurgize with Glyphosate

(change depth setting on the go)

Call us for all your chemical needs!

No more adjusting cranks! Call Allan Merkel 507-794-4100 or email

Lock_Lower@yahoo.com

Morris Grain 1121 Atlantic Ave MORRIS MN 56267

www.morrisgrain.com (320) 589-4050 1-800-872-2501

Selection tips from Minn. Soybean Director of Research

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

for Call Us rrent u Best C Deals. & R a t e st e s s u b j e c t ra t hange to c

15% % 2 1

% 8 1

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

It’s time to think about soybean seed purchases and variety selection. If you are like most, you’ve already spilled coffee on the seed catalog, thumbed through it, read which variety has the best yield, and learned how each company has the solution for everybody. The problem is; you are not everybody. My approach is slightly different. First, make a list of the fields where you plan to plant soybeans next spring and list the issues with each field. Next ask yourself questions like these: • Will that southern stretch be planted first, last or somewhere in the middle? • Did that western old field have iron deficiency chlorosis develop in the beans the last time it was planted? • Didn’t that northern field have an aphid outbreak in the neighbor’s beans? • Wasn’t there soybean cyst nematode in the eastern field last time we planted to soybeans? Once you determine the problems, review the solutions (i.e. varieties) that will best help you manage those problems. Fourth, focus on yield potential between the varieties, and which varieties solve your multiple issues. Lastly, pick the varieties that provide the best solution to your problems. Try to use honest, unbiased information, such as the University of Minnesota Variety trials, to make your decision. However, no one source has information on all varieties available. Necessity requires the seed company to be the solution to common problems. They have a good product, but their publications are designed to service the many. You have to determine your problems, and then find solutions. You don’t need to purchase a solution looking for a problem. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and written by David Kee, Minnesota Soybean Director of Research. ❖

Minn. Soybean Variety Trials

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Each year Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station scientists conduct performance tests of public and private soybean entries at several locations throughout the state. Yield, quality characteristics and chlorosis score evaluations of the entries are included by region. The summary also includes special use variety trials and variety performance in soybean cyst nematodeinfested fields. The 2015 Minnesota Soybean Variety Trials are now available at z.umn.edu/2015mnsoybeantrials. Visit www.soybeans.umn.edu for more information on soybean production. This article was submitted by the University of Minnesota Extension Service and written by Seth Naeve, Extension soybean agronomist. ❖

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Soil safari captures soil health across country By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer A quick and convenient way to learn about the soils of America is to sit in on a power-point presentation by John Heard who wears the title Farm Production Extension-Soil Fertility for Manitoba Farm Production Extension. Heard kicked off the John Heard Conservation Tillage Conference, Dec. 15-16 in Willmar, Minn. He shared his obsession of hunting state and provincial soils. But his hunting weapon is a threefoot soil augur. Soils are pinpointed with local guides, dug out, photographed and released. In two years the safari has captured soils from 27 states and four provinces. His day job currently is being Soils Extension Agent for the province of Manitoba. But his twoyear safari, capturing the many soil types across America revealed a tremendous variety of soils as one might expect based on the original source of these soils. For instance, Minnesota’s designated state soil is the Lester soil, predominant in the rolling terrain of south central Minnesota. How does a soil become a state soil? In 1985 the Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists voted to designate Lester as the state soil. No word as to how many other soils were considered by this group but online information says Lester got 37 percent of the votes cast and that was enough. It wasn’t until April 28, 2012, that Governor Mark

In Manitoba, we’ve seen a large adoption of corn and soybeans in recent years. We’ve got 1.3 million acres of soybeans just in our province now. ...As a result we are seeing some erosion issues. — John Heard Dayton signed legislation establishing Lester as the “Official Minnesota State Soil.” Lester soil was identified in 1939, in McLeod County, near Lester Prairie. According to the Minnesota Soil Scientist website, Lester has been mapped in 16 Minnesota counties. Described as welldrained and formed in loamy, calcareous glacial till, Lester is a dark, grayish brown loam surface with properties developed from both grassland and forest environments. Learn more about Lester soil at www.mnsoilscientist.org/minesota-state-soil website. For a treat, listen to the Ballad of the Lester Soil, a fun little diddy. Iowa’s State Soil is the Tama, first identified in Black Hawk County in 1917. Today the Tama soil is found on more than 933,000 acres in 28 counties. The top soil and subsoil are textures of silty clay loam and extremely productive. Tama soils are

formed in wind-blown, predominantly silt-size particles, known as loess and are more than 60 inches deep. On the hunt Traveling across the United States hunting our soils, John Heard sees how soils are used and sometimes abused. Heard says that without proper care we could be wearing our soils out with intensive row crop production in some parts of the country. “In Manitoba we’ve seen a large adoption of corn and soybeans in recent years. We’ve got 1.3 million acres of soybeans just in our province now. And we’re noting that growing a warm season crop in a cool environment causes our growers to do more tillage,” said Heard. “So as a result we are seeing some erosion issues. But we are showing them how to grow soybeans in a reduced tillage system and that is catching on good. We are fortunate. Our soils are still young enough so they are still quite resilient.” Heard explained that in black dirt farming further south, the corrosive impact of soy crops is more evident. University extensions preach minimum tillage and rotation systems, but Heard says that in his area, growers have too many crops so rotations are a challenge and so is tillage. “In the area around where I work and live, a farmer can grow from 12 to 15 different crops. Canola, flax, sunflowers, potatoes, soybeans, corn, dried beans, wheat and all the cereal crops so often there is no standard rotation,” he said. Heard also grows sweet corn on his rural acreage. “The very best sweet corn in the entire province,” boasted Heard. ❖

DAHL FARM SUPPLY 507-826-3463 • 507-383-4931 “ CONVENTIONAL SEED AVAILABLE ” LG Seeds & Gold Country

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Broad Range of SmartStax, VT Triple & Double Pro, Roundup Ready

- Liquid Fertilizer - Enduraplas Poly Tanks - Nurse Trailers - Seed Tenders - Farm Chemicals

• Chris and Holly Dahl • 27296 730th Avenue - Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.dahlfarmsupply.com

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >> “Where Farm and Family Meet”

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer OLIVIA, Minn. — Olivia Realtor Roger Heller has growing concerns about Minnesota’s escalating property taxes plus the state’s tax burdens in general are sending the wrong message to prospective farm land buyers. So he sent a letter to State Representative Tim Miller, R-Prinsburg. Miller met with Heller at his office in November. The tax discussion also prompted former Olivia insurance agent Bob Porath and auctioneer and farm realtor Gary Hotovec to sit in on the two hour meeting. Property taxes aren’t likely to recede because federal and state aid is drying up so counties have no alternative other than to increase property taxes. With the significant increases in farm land values bumps in real estate taxes seem inevitable in the minds of most legislators, said Miller. “We have about $1.7 billion surplus in the state treasury right now. But if there was an effort to use that surplus on everything everyone is requesting it would balloon to $8 billion. It appears to me everyone is using the surplus as a reason to spend more money on just about everything,” Miller said. “The bind for counties came with the shifting of state mandates to each county. Plus we have an aging population in rural Minnesota, coupled with a declining population.” Heller countered that because of Minnesota’s high tax reputation capital is fleeing Minnesota. “Land investors are heading to Iowa and South Dakota. Both states have more favorable property taxes,” Heller said. “Plus Minnesota has estate taxes, now indexed at $5 million. Some states, South Dakota for example, don’t have estate taxes.” Miller was emphatic on one issue; there will be no new tax on gasoline. Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, said the same at a recent Hutchinson conclave. “Transportation will be a major issue when we reconvene next March. But we won’t be moving on a gas tax. The money is there. It will be that perennial issue of where should it go,” said Miller. Heller said, “Our twin city politicians can’t keep building more light rail unless there is proportional spending in rural Minnesota.” Miller responded that according to the Governor’s Highway Transportation Committee, Minnesota should be spending $20 billion on roads and bridges over the next 20 years. He indicated House studies say it is more like $8 to $10 billion. “Call me, write me, e-mail me. Or just get to St. Paul when we’re in session. And I strongly encourage the voices for Minnesota agriculture to become more vocal. We’re being drowned too often by the voices of the non-ag people,” said Miller. “Speak up. We all have a say in how our state should function.” Tim Miller can be reached at (651) 296-4228 or by cell phone at (320) 905-1010. E-mail rep.tim.miller@house.mn ❖

11 THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Legislator talks property taxes

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Conservation tillage alters Midwest environment By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn. — The Conservation Tillage Conference, held Dec. 15-16 in Willmar, Minn., was an information-jammed session on issues, advances, technology, breakthroughs and new twists in rippers, coulters and applicators to get it all done. About 210 people were in attendance. The conference was a combined project of North Dakota State University Extension Service and University of Minnesota Extension Service. Speakers included farmers from North Dakota and Minnesota and specialists from Iowa State University, U of M, NDSU and University of Wisconsin. Bruce Potter, insecticide and pesticide management specialist at the University of Minnesota’s Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton summarized the focus of the conference. “Basically we’re looking at changing the environment, perhaps just a little, perhaps quite a lot depending upon differing situations. We’re modifying tillage systems across much of our Midwest landscape these days,” he said. “That has an impact not only on the crops we grow but also on the weeds, insects, pathogens and visual strength of our landscape. These changes mean producers are going to have to do some things a bit differently.”

We’re modifying tillage systems across much of our Midwest landscape these days. That has an impact not only on the crops we grow but also on the weeds, insects, pathogens and visual strength of our landscape. — Bruce Potter The squeeze across the farm belt may be driving some of these decisions. As farmers strive to reduce production costs in every conceivable and practical way even the cropping sequence may be altering. Already the crunch on corn profits is generating talk on less corn and more soybeans for 2016. “There’s more interest in soybeans, less interest in corn — especially going away from the corn on corn agenda that has been the popular play with many,” Potter said. “I think that will be good for both crops. It gives producers a bit more hedge on money management. Because of significant reductions in production costs per acre for soybeans, risk management is lessened in the marketing procedures. “However I think we will need some modifications in how we grow soybeans and pay more attention to rotations because of soybean cyst nematode problems. Watching how often we put soybeans into the rotation becomes more of a challenge.” Are cover crops part of this new landscape? Potter recognizes value in the role of cover crops but the questions of how do you get them established and how do you take them out persists with most farmers. At the Lamberton station, scientists are investigating the connection between cover crops and insects. “At the Station we’re taking a closer look at how cover crops interact with insects. We’re seeing some evidence of black cutworms and army worms coming into these cover crop fields,” Potter said. “So it potentially means some thinking on how to adapt our insect and disease management strategies to take care of them.” Soil health Potter noted growing interest within the soil health industry of developing certain biological organisms be that specialized fungi or bacteria. He cautioned that because these are biological organisms they react to the environment much like the crop and insect react. “And that is why it’s a bit more difficult to get consistent results from some of these new products we’ve engineered. Biologicals like certain temperatures, certain moisture regimes and because they are interacting with another living organism there has to be a good fit,” Potter said.

www.TheLandOnline.com

Estimates vary, but there are more microbes in one gram of soil than people on the earth. And many of those billions of organisms are in some way affecting the plants with which they come into contact. “They all interact with the plant in some way. We’re looking at utilizing what nature gave us, identifying and singling out the microbes that have a benefit on certain crops in certain conditions. There are billions of opportunities,” said Colin Bletsky, Novozymes vice president, in a recent SeedWorld article. Though not a tillage specialist, Potter is cognizant that as climate changes minimum tillage is likely to develop as a means to conserve moisture, improve soil health and rebuild organic matter content. He suggested warming temperatures will make reduced tillage easier because you’re not having to deal with colder soils and the potential of slower crop emergence. Following a near ideal cropping season across much of Minnesota in 2015, with record yields of corn and soybeans as ample proof, have precipitation patterns been good enough to recharge soil moisture in Minnesota? Speaking for the Lamberton area, Potter thinks soil moistures have mostly recharged even though tile lines are moving little or no water as of early December. “We’re in good shape moisture-wise but it would be okay to get some cold weather to knock back some of these pathogens. I think they’re mostly still in Missouri or Iowa right now but that will change. What we don’t want is a wet spring,” Potter said. “This past spring we got off to a good start because cold, wet soils weren’t an issue. Plus we had good moisture all summer and plenty of mineralization in our soils was providing good N release.” Use caution Potter also talked about the challenges facing farmers. For instance, some farmers have looked to planting non-genetically modified organisms seed, but that can come with new challenges. Potter suggested the GMO advent was the easy button. “On one side we’ve lost some of the efficacy for western corn rootworm so we could get into a low spot for European corn borer issues. So a shift back into non-GMO seed could trigger a rebirth of corn borer populations. Growers will have to do some scouting. They recognize that corn borers are easily controlled with an insecticide application if needed,” he said. “Cutting costs is a high priority item for producers. But I caution producers to not abandon corn rootworm and corn borer control without knowing what’s in your fields. Also cutting fertilizer when you need it isn’t good strategy.” The Conservation Tillage Conference was sponsored by 25 vendors. Vendors included seed companies, corn and soybean grower associations, tillage firms, and biological product companies. For more information on tillage, visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/tillage/. ❖

Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete calendar & enter your own events, or send an e-mail with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com

• Visit www.TheLandOnline.com and click “Events Calendar / Enter your event” from the menu • Log in with your Facebook or Google+ account, or create a CitySpark account • Enter your event’s information as indicated & select the “Farming & Ranching” category • Don’t want to do all of that? Feel free to just e-mail editor@thelandonline.com instead

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Jan. 8-9 – Minnesota Organic Conference – St. Cloud, Minn. – Annual educational event on organic crops, livestock, vegetable production, certification; trade show – Contact MDA at (651) 2016012 or visit www.mda.state.mn.us/moc Jan. 13-15 – 2016 Winter Crop Days – Five locations: Jan. 13, St. Charles; Jan. 14, Arlington and Lake Crystal; Jan. 15, Kasson and Waseca – University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center presents sessions on giant ragweed, cover crops, corn production, pest control, nitrogen management, forage management – Contact Deanne Nelson at (507) 835-3620 or nelso191@umn.edu or visit www.sroc.cfans.umn.edu Jan. 19-20 – Minnesota Pork Congress – Minneapolis, Minn. – Trade show, seminars on buffers, PEDv, antibiotic use, networking for pork producers and pork industry – Contact Minnesota Pork at (507) 3458814 or mnpork@mnpork.com or visit www.mnporkcongress.com Jan. 27-28 – MN AG EXPO – Mankato, Minn. – Trade show, seminars, expert panels, annual meetings for Minnesota Corn and Soybean Associations – Contact Minnesota Corn at (952)460-3607 or gilbertson@mncorn.org or visit www.mnagexpo.com Jan. 30-31 – Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference – St. Paul, Minn. – Conference offers education and resources to small operators and fosters relationships between farmers and community partners – Contact Hli Xyooj at (651) 223-5400 or imfconf@gmail.com or visit www.imfconference.org Feb. 17-18 – Midwest Soil Health Summit – Alexandria, Minn. – Sustainable Farming Association gathers soil health experts and farm leaders for education and networking for soil health – Contact (844) 922-5573 or info@sfa-mn.org or visit www.sfa-mn.org

Enter your own event for The Land Calendar of Events — online

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

The Land Calendar of Events

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Start new year by envisioning finish line at year’s end It’s been a couple decades is to look at how you want or more since I worked it to end. It’s when we visuthrough a puzzle book. And alize the end of a project, while puzzles with numbers goal, year, or even our very were always more challenglife that squares us up to ing to me than the ones the path that will get us with words, I had a surefire there. way to pencil through Pastor and author, Chuck mazes. My method of choice Swindoll, asks, “What epiwas to begin at the end. It’s taph, in one sentence or a when I started at the finish THE BACK PORCH few brief words would line that I could successfully By Lenae Bulthuis describe your life?” Swinnavigate my way to the doll starts at the finish line. starting blocks. By beginning at the end You may or may not find my puzzle with an epitaph, obituary, or phrase for strategy permissible, but this I know. our headstone we can determine how There is value in living life by backto live today. tracking from the finish line. A great Vaughn Garwood got that. He wrote, way to decide how to begin a new year

--- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ---

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Local John Deere Dealer continues to deliver Precision Aerial Technology to Minnesota Farms WILLMAR, Minnesota. — Haug Implement Co., a Minnesota equipment dealer, is now supplying aerial surveying for Minnesota farmers with a company called Ag Pixel. Headquartered out of Willmar, Minnesota, Haug Implement Co. has been on the forefront of Precision Farming since 1994. Haug Implement Co. has been very active this last year surveying a large number of local fields and is now ready to bring their solution to a wider market. Aerial surveying data, once collected, is submitted into the grower’s own farm management system. This additional data from the season can then be used to create management zones. “The image resolution paired with a less than 48 hour turnaround time from flight completion, is allowing farmers to be able to capture imagery and use it before it’s too late,” said Sam Romain, the lead coordinator for Haug’s Aerial Program. “We can use this imagery to look for a large variety of conditions happening in field including insect detection, weed pressure, as well as possible nutrient deficiency, allowing us to fix the problem before it is even seen by the naked eye.”

“The only way to live your last day as you would want to, is to live like that all the time.” Maybe writing an obituary is not what you had in mind at the beginning of a new year filled with joy, hope, and promise. If so, start small. Jot three potential bullet points for next year’s Christmas letter. What do you authentically hope you’ll be able to say about your life and character at next year’s holiday celebrations? What do you want to be true for the way you live this year — your relationships, your work, your passions? Write it down and you’ll be 42 percent more likely to achieve your goals than those who don’t (Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California). The whole finish well epitaph is bigger than percentages or intentions. What you desire needs to be worth what it’ll take to get there. It needs to profoundly matter to you and those you love. What you want has to be important enough to take action that pushes through obstacles and perseveres through storms. Here’s the reality. No one drifts into strong endings or meanders their way into finishing well.

But let’s be honest. We don’t always feel like working hard. Sometimes we’re tired, sick of the task at hand or life in general, or are distracted by a thousand little things that keep us from the main thing. There’s nothing like the beginning of a new year or when death feels a layer closer in a hospital waiting room, the scene of an accident, or someone else’s funeral to bring clarity to what matters most. Today is one of those days. We’ve been gifted a new day to make a slight shift or an about face to the end of our story with the choices we make today. In the book, “21 Great Leaders: Learn Their Lessons, Improve Your Influence,” Pat Williams ask two questions: What is your dream? What is your vision for the future? Then he challenges the readers, let’s insert ourselves into that group, to “Write down your vision. Post it on the wall. Read it every day.” And if you’re not sure where to start, start at the very end. Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain and livestock farm. She can be reached at lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com or @LenaeBulthuis. ❖

E A R L Y O R D E R D I S C O U N T P R I C I N G!

Through the use of manned aircraft, Haug Implement Co. has the ability to survey sections of land for any size farmer looking to utilize NDVI imagery on their operation. Whether it’s just to gain more knowledge of their fields during the growing season, or a need to make an immediate fix to a problem, high quality aerial imagery is just the tool required. The decision of Haug Implement Co. to use a manned aircraft allows the ability to provide quick turnaround statewide while maintaining a final resolution of ten inch or better. Aerial Imagery has recently seen a steep increase in popularity, particularly in the drone marketplace. In 2014, Haug Implement Co. was on the forefront of drone technology and had concluded that it wasn’t efficient enough for the kind of operational speed they wished to achieve and have since switched to 100% manned systems.

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

About: Haug Implement Co. is a John Deere dealership in West Central Minnesota which specializes in not only service, but also in precision service. The dealership employs only the best of the best to ensure that all aspects of the grower’s operation can be taken care of swiftly and properly. Haug Implement Co. has been working with precision technologies since early 1994 when the first yield monitoring system was released, and, still to this day, Haug Implement Co. strives to be on the cutting edge of technology. AgPixel: The team at Haug Implement Co. recently went to a year end summit hosted by AgPixel, the world’s leading image processing company to discuss what exciting new features and benefits can be provided through aerial imagery. The employees at Haug Implement Co are excited to share what they have learned with you.

We Service:

• Bins • Legs • Dryers

We stock, sell, and install all sizes of bin floors and fans. BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE, CALL US!

Contact them today at:

320-235-8115 www.haugimp.com 3593 Hwy. 12 E • Willmar, MN 56021 Four generations serving the agricultural community!

507-639-6681 Hwy. 4 South, Trimont, MN • www.RitterAgriculture.com

Conifer branches dusted in snow dazzle every winter A snowy frosting on conifer branches can transform an ordinary winter scene into one of breathtaking beauty. purchasing a new conifer. These trees are expensive and quite an investment but are well worth the higher cost when one considers their longevity, year-round beauty and carefree nature. Dorothy Danforth, a Wisconsin gardening legend, wrote an article about why she loved conifers and she ended with this statement. “One thing is certain, conifers will be around as long as the Universe is viable. They will live to thrill new gardeners long after I am gone. I bet they’re grown in heaven.” Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. ❖ Larry Hansen

2016 Minnesota Gardening calendar

To distinguish little conifers from full-sized ones the American Conifer Society has established four categories of conifers based on their rate of growth and size in any direction. Miniatures grow less than one inch per year and after 10 years are less than 12 inches. Dwarf conifers grow one to six inches per year and reach one to six feet after 10 years. Intermediates produce six to 12 inches of annual growth and attain a size of six to 15 feet after 10 years. Large is any conifer beyond that range.

Keep your thumb green all year long. The Minnesota Gardening calendar features stunning seasonal photos and monthly gardening and plant tips. It is produced by the University of Minnesota Extension and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The calendar highlights research-based information on healthy soil, growing vegetables and composting. A kitchen compost bucket stickers is included to remind you and your family about what goes in the bucket. Visit http://z/umn.edu/mngardening to order from the University of Minnesota Bookstore.

It is very important to carefully read the label and find the growing zone and the ultimate size before

CALL Clint 507-528-2243 Specializing in applying ribbed steel to barns, garages and outbuildings.

FENC E BUI LDER S H

M O T S CU

• 6 Year Warranty • Free Estimates

ET “L Darin Zanke • New Ulm, MN Steve Schwebke • Fairmont, MN David Baldner • Northeast IA Andrew Dodds • Owatonna, MN

igh Te nsile Fencin Speed g rite E nergiz ers Water ing Sy stems Grazin g Sup plies

FENC E IN Y OUR F UTUR E”

507-956-2657 RN

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

ful living sculptures.

C & C STEEL ROOFING • Lowest Rates • Quality Workmanship • Insured

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

A snowy frosting on conifer branches can transform an ordinary winter scene into one of breathtaking beauty. Larry and I have been ardent conifer connoisseurs for over 15 years now and we add to our collection with new specimens every year. One of our favorites is a IN THE GARDEN Dwarf Montgomery Colorado Blue Spruce on a standard. On By Sharon Quale a ‘standard’ means the trunk is visible and can be six inches to six feet tall. The visible trunk is the standard and this added height adds some drama to the tree and allows it to show off around other plants. Dwarf Blue Spruce is a first-class evergreen accent plant. It naturally takes on a compact, rounded shape without pruning, has a gorgeous blue green color and is deer resistant. The birds also love these conifers and we always have a pair of English sparrows nesting in the summer as well as numerous chickadees enjoying the dense and prickly habitat year-round. The female cones in the spring are an eye catching purple shade turning to a bright pink color. The cones almost seem to light up like a Christmas tree. Our fascination with conifers started when we purchased the first specimens for a new garden. The plan was to create a low maintenance garden and conifers fill that bill. They come in many sizes, shapes and colors including numerous shades of green, gold, yellow and silver. When the marigolds die and the lilies and other perennials are asleep for the winter, the conifers stand steadfast and hold their own providing beauti-

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Daniel & Terese Hall Jeremy • Andy • Tony • Mike 40133 - 620th Ave.

BUTTERFIELD, MN 56120

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Cookbook celebrates Minnesota farmers markets Cookbook Corner

By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent Congratulations, Minnesotans! Thanks to your healthy eating habits, as well as your delight in eating locally produced food, the number of farmers markets in the state has tripled in the last decade, from 45 in 2002 to more than 150 today. In honor of our multitude of markets, Voyageur Press has released “Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook: A Guide to Selecting and Preparing the Best Local Produce” (2014), a celebration of local vegetables, meats and fruits. ■ The Johnson family is a big lover of Brussels sprouts, but we always seem to serve them the same way, and it’s getting a little boring. “Fancy Brussels

2003 INT’L 9200

Detroit 60 diesel, 470 hp., 22’ box, autoshift

2008 FORD F450 XL 4x4

6.8L V10, auto., 140K mi., welder/generator, air comp., 3,000 lb. crane, HD workbench w/vise

Sprouts” ramps up the excitement with the addition of bacon, almonds and currants to make a dish that shouts “Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about!” This recipe rates four out of four “yums” from the family (as they licked their plates). Fancy Brussels Sprouts 8 ounces bacon, chopped 1 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 1⁄2 pounds Brussels sprouts, sliced in half 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds 1⁄2 cup dried currants or raisins 1⁄2 cup white wine Cook bacon and shallots in a large

Add sprouts and turn up heat; cook until sprouts have started to brown. Add remaining ingredients and cover. Cook over mediumlow heat 30 minutes, until sprouts are quite tender. Remove lid and turn up the heat and cook, stirring often, until any remaining liquid has boiled off. ■ If you’re a lover of lamb – and if you’re not, you will be after eating this next dish – you know that lamb and grilling complement each other perfectly. Whisk up a simple garlic-laden marinade, add lemons and onions, and

The Johnson clan gives four out of four ‘yums’ to Fancy Brussels Sprouts

2003 FORD F550 XL

7.3L diesel, auto., alum. service body, 3,000 lb. crane

sauté pan over medium heat until bacon is crispy and shallots are brown. Drain off most but not all of the grease.

See COOKBOOK, pg. 17

2003 HOPPER TRAILER 42’, aluminum composition, New Tarp!

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY With record breaking yields and low harvest prices, the value of on-farm storage is higher than ever. Start planning for next year now. A GSI on-farm storage system gives you the marketing flexibility to capture the best prices when the time is right – and that can make a huge difference to your bottom line.

UNITED FARMERS COOPERATIVE Lafayette, MN • 507-228-8224 – Gaylord, MN • 507-237-4203 Waconia, MN • 952-442-2126

Grill up a Lamb Kebab marinaded in garlic, lemon erator one hour to overnight. If you use wooden skewers, soak in water half an hour beforehand. Thread cubes of meat onto skewers, alternating with onion and lemon wedges. Push the pieces tightly together on the skewers. Light charcoal grill and wait for coals to ash over, or heat gas grill on high for 10 minutes. Grill skewers, turning once, for 10-15 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees. Remove from grill, tent loosely, and let rest 10 minutes. ■ Dreaming of green? Green grass, green gardens, green farmers markets! Save this next recipe for the very first greens of the season, which will begin to grow sooner than we think. I hope. Herb Garden Salad Serves 4-6 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup fresh chives, bias cut

the remaining ingredients in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the greens. Toss well. Serve immediately.

1 cup fresh chervil leaves 1 cup sweet greens (such as spinach) 1 cup bitter greens (such as dandelion) 1 cup spicy greens (such as watercress) 2 dozen chive blossoms 1⁄2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted Dressing: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon walnut oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Place the herbs and greens in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle in the walnuts and chive blossoms. Whisk together

Courtland

If your community group or church organization has printed a cookbook and would like to have it reviewed in the “Cookbook Corner,” send us a copy to “Cookbook Corner,” The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002.

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

COOKBOOK, from pg. 16 you’ve got a meal fit for royalty. Go ahead, be a queen (or king) for a day. You deserve it. Lamb Kebabs 1 onion, divided 1-2 pounds cubed lamb meat, such as top round 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1 lemon sliced in half for marinade 2 more lemons cut in wedges for kebabs 2 tablespoons dried oregano Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 5-10 cloves of garlic, minced Grate half the onion on a box grater to use in the marinade, reserving all liquid. Cut the other half into wedges and reserve to thread onto skewers. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, squeezing lemons halves well. Use your hands to blend everything together. Cover and let sit in the refrig-

Please specify if you wish to have the cookbook returned, and include information on how readers may obtain a copy of the cookbook. Submission does not guarantee a review. ❖

Waste Handling Inc. courtlandwaste.com

We’ve got ‘em!! • 30’ BOOMS • UP TO 3300 GPM UNLOAD TIME • REMOTE RADIO OR MANUAL CONTROLS • LED LIGHT KITS • STAINLESS BAFFLES • 6000 TO 9500 GALLON TRAILERS

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

TANKS...

~~ 6000 Gal. Rentals – Call Us ~~

– – – 2005 Balzer Frac Tank – – –

SHARP SOUTHERN

DAYCAB TRUCKS YOU CHOOSE!

We Repair ALL Used Vac Tanks • Full Service Shop For Your Equipment

For

Current Pricing Call:

Chris or Mark

507-359-4230 Courtland, MN

Large Houle Parts Inventory

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

C HECK O UT THE L ATEST F LOW M ETERS & L ATEST D E - WATERING S YSTEMS FOR D AIRY

Local Corn and Soybean Price Index

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Cash Grain Markets corn/change* Dover Edgerton Jackson Janesville Cannon Falls Sleepy Eye

$3.20 $3.15 $3.22 $3.22 $3.14 $3.22

Average: Year Ago Average:

-.05 -.17 -.17 -.21 -.21 -.16

soybeans/change* $8.21 $8.08 $8.10 $8.05 $8.04 $8.06

+.01 -.06 -.14 -.03 -.06 -.08

$3.19

$8.09

$3.75

$9.92

DEC. ’14

JAN’15

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC.

Grain prices are effective cash close on Dec. 29. The price index chart compares an average of most recently reported local cash prices with the same average for a year ago. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Editor’s Note: Phyllis Nystrom’s Grain Outlook column will return next issue.

Livestock Angles Marketing year in review The year of 2015 was a very interesting and at times very volatile in the price movement in livestock. The year will end with livestock prices lower in all categories including live prices and wholesale prices. The only area that didn’t see lower prices were the retail prices which were either steady to slightly lower or higher than a year ago. This in the face tight supplies of live inventory in some instances and over abundance in other instances throughout the year. As for the cattle market, this year has been nothing more than a battle of tight supplies of animals vs. ever decreasing demand for beef. When all is said and done the declining demand for beef has so far won the battle. JOE TEALE This decline in beef demand is the result of several facBroker tors such as the strength in the U.S. dollar which made Great Plains Commodity U.S. beef more expensive in the world market and this Afton, Minn. caused a decline in exports. Another major reason is the disparity of beef prices in comparison to pork and chicken prices. Beef in relation to these competitive meats is too high on a per pound basis especially in a weak economy. The prospect for this disparity to change in the months ahead does not look particularly good for the cattle market. This is not to say that prices will not rally from time to time. However, the overall picture would suggest that prices are likely to remain defensive in the months ahead. The hog market has struggled throughout the past year as numbers have been on the increase. The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Hogs and Pigs report suggest that numbers are still increasing. From a supply picture this does not reflect well for any major upward move in price. The good news for the hog market has been a constant or even slightly increasing demand for pork. It appears that the disparity in price of beef to pork has benefited the pork industry more by being a better value to the consumer. As long as this disparity continues the hog market should benefit. It may not come through much higher prices but more of a stabilizing of hog prices. This will allow for rallies from time to time, but the overall picture continues to look as if prices will sag through the year. See TEALE, pg. 19

Grain Angles Grain marketing basics In today’s agricultural industry there continues to be a growing interest in improving one's education and skills in selling or marketing grain. Topics that are commonly discussed include developing a marketing plan, understanding costs, learning about pricing tools, and how to work with a commodity broker. Developing a marketing plan Getting started is probably the most difficult part. The first rule is to understand no one can tell you what the markets are going to do. Does this mean we should stop listening to markets on the radio, magazine, or online? No. Market experts can help you better understand what the market influences are and what impacts they could have to price. But, ultimately, prices are predictably unpredictable. Instead of trying to shake our crystal balls in hope, fear, or KURT LENSING greed, let’s focus on what we can control, or at least influ- AgStar Assistant VP & Industry Specialist ence. Waite Park, Minn. I’ve broken down the basics into three sections. Two factors we can control, and one we can influence: When to Sell: This does not mean trying to guess sales dates or picking the “top of the market.” This does mean understanding and training yourself to sell in increments, or at historically better times of year. For example, understand local market and basis and price trends. What does it cost you to store grain per month? How to Sell: Are you using the right grain marketing tools? Many use cash sales and forward contracts. Other’s use “hybrid elevator contracts” or futures and options. Sometimes selling your grain and owning “paper” grain offers the right amount of risk-to-opportunity ratio for the operation. The farmer of today and tomorrow will be competing with those who continue to educate themselves on how to manage price risks. Returns: Can we control the return on each dollar invested? Probably not, but we can greatly “influence” the farm’s returns. Commodity prices are one aspect that we can only control how and when we sell. Costs and yields are aspects that we can control. This is the tough one, as no banker, advisor or farm marketer has the answer. However, each business partner you work with should be helping you put these pieces together to enable you to make the best decision on your farm. See LENSING, pg. 19

Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.

Keep your eye on ethanol and DDG exports to China basis premiums due to poor regional production. The most profitable ethanol margins in the western Corn Belt are 70 cents higher than the worst margins in the eastern Corn Belt. Nationally, ethanol plants are averaging above breakeven margins despite lower ethanol prices needed to compete with cheaper gasoline. Another headwind that the industry continues to battle is the dried distillers grains export market. With over 50 percent of all distiller exports going

Weakness in U.S. dollar could aid export market TEALE, from pg. 18

From an overall economic prospec-

tive the possibility of continued deflation presents a negative shadow over all commodity prices. Producers should remain aware of these conditions and protect inventories as needed. I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. ❖

the matter or not. If history repeats itself the decision to pursue the matter will likely not be a quick one. I’d expect trade disruptions (halted shipments) and prices to be under pressure in the coming days and weeks, of course, depending on the outcome of the situation. This is just one of the many factors happening abroad that affect prices in our backyard. Visit www.agstar.com/edge for more industry expertise. AgStar Financial Services is a cooperative owned by client stockholders. As part of the Farm Credit System, AgStar has served 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin with a wide range of financial products and services for more than 95 years. ❖

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Any weakness in the U.S. dollar would aid in the export market. Should that happen, it would also help stabilize or even give a boost to prices.

to one country, the market is easily influenced when disruptions in major trade partners occur. You probably guessed the top importer of U.S. DDGs — China. Last winter China rejected DDGs and corn from the United States due to an “unapproved genetically modified organism trait.” Following those announcements, DDG prices fell by over 20 percent in less than a week. According to a Dec. 17 article from Rueters: “China has formally accepted a petition from Chinese producers of distiller’s dried grains (DDGs) seeking anti-dumping duties on imports of the feed ingredient from the United States, according to a report by U.S. agricultural attaches in Beijing.” Under Chinese law officials must make a decision to either investigate

MARKETING

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

LENSING, from pg. 18 Ethanol is one factor that influences grain markets. Ethanol processor margins have deteriorated since November with ethanol prices dropping more than corn and natural gas, which is used in the production of ethanol. Today ethanol margins are “average” with Minnesota plants around a 5 cent positive margin for the next couple months. The “I” states, Iowa and Illinois, are estimated to be losing 5 and 10 cents respectively, while the plants in Indiana and Ohio are paying big

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Cheese market off balance due to decrease in exports This column was written for the marslowing slightly. Processors anticipate keting week ending Dec. 24, 2015. more milk to become available the next two weeks. Some loads are available $6 to Cash dairy product prices softened in $7 under Class. Cheese production is vigwhat I call the “weak” before Christmas orous, inventories are building and adding and have pulled Class III futures lower. to already heavy cheese supplies. The block Cheddar closed Thursday at Western cheese output is steady to higher. $1.4050 per pound, up a half-cent on the Retail and food service sales have been day, but down 3.5 cents on the holiday good, but have slackened slightly as the shortened week, and 9 cents below a holidays draw near. Milk is readily availyear ago when they fell 11.5 cents. The MIELKE MARKET able and so is cheese, especially cheese Cheddar barrels closed Thursday at WEEKLY used for further processing. $1.43, up a penny on the day, but down 2 By Lee Mielke cents on the week, and a penny above FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski wrote in a year ago. Ten cars of block traded his Tuesday Early Morning Update hands on the week at the Chicago that the cheese market is “not in balMercantile Exchange and seven of ance as domestic demand is not combarrel. pensating for a decrease in exports.” Midwest cheese makers report good movement of ■ cheese leading up to the Holidays, according to Central butter production is steady to higher as Dairy Market News. Domestic specialty cheese, food cream availability improves compared to last week, service and retail demand have been good, but are says DMN. Spot loads from the East region continue

MARKETING

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

LETCHER FARM SUPPLY, INC MINNESOTA’S LOW PRICED AG CHEMICAL DEALER

(507) 549-3168 or www.letcherfarmsupply.com 549-3692 Chemicals ~ Fertilizers ~ Seeds

Serving Minnesota Farmers Herbicide Needs for Over 65 Years!

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Call For Current Chemical Prices

Massop Electric, Inc. Mapleton, MN • 507-524-3726

to find processing in the Central region. “Butter makers indicate the market has them in a quandary. Although prices have declined from the $2.90s, there is no sure price direction for the beginning of 2016. Should stocks be purposely built up and held with confidence, or should churn operators lighten holdings before prices further deteriorate? “ Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk ended Dec. 24 at 76 cents per pound, down a half-cent on the week and 24 cents below a year ago, on one car sold this week. Speaking to the powder, FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski says; “Coming up on the holiday break there won’t be much action as buyers are well covered for their short term needs. Demand from bakeries is winding down seasonally as well. The question to consider is will Mexico continue buying large volumes which was spurred by low prices? Or are they sitting on some comfortable inventories at this point and will be more patient if we experience a price rally? Otherwise other key markets such as the Middle East and North Africa are in a quandary as their wallets are much thinner with their low oil revenues.” ■ According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest Cold Storage report, Nov. 30 butter stocks totaled 132.7 million pounds, down a hefty 46.1 million pounds or 26 percent from October, but 25.1 million pounds or 23 percent above Nov. 30, 2014. HighGround Dairy’s Eric Meyer doesn’t see the 23 percent increase in butter stocks from 2014 as a concern. Speaking in a DairyLine interview, Meyer said stocks have been running ahead of a year ago for quite some time but November stocks being down 46 million pounds from October was more attention getting. That drawdown is fairly normal, he explained, but a little more than anticipated, and “Given that we’ve come off quite a bit on the butter prices, this may cause some time for stabilization. We may not see those numbers that we’ve seen in years past come January. We may see much more elevated levels on the butter side and our expectation is, due to the lack of production and relatively decent demand for domestic butterfat that is going to be the bullish surprise of 2016.” He admits that imports are arriving but he still sees prices elevated vs. prior years when we’ve had these kinds of stocks. Meyer is not so optimistic on cheese, reasoning that stocks through summer, fall, and now early winter have remained elevated versus the prior year. Total natural cheese up 13 percent from a year ago is more concerning to dairy farmers, he said, in that stocks didn’t move much from October. Expectations were for the drawdown to be a few percentage points, he said, but “we got nothing. That, I think, is a concern going into the end of the year and First Quarter.” He also warned that “could put more pressure on cheese prices, even from where they are at low levels today, in the next 30 to 60 days.” When asked about Super Bowl coming to the rescue, Meyer said most orders are already in the pipeline. Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. ❖

1400T TM Supreme Truck Mt. TMR Mixer, Mack granite truck, LH sliding conv. disch. Used #15119. Ready To Go. $125,000

2054 Kuhn Knight Pro Push Spreader, hyd. push-gate & endgate, 425/65R22.5 tires, 1000 PRM, Ready To Go! Used #1502. $29,500

21000 Jaylor TMR Mixer, 2’ RH flip up conv. disch., 12.5L-15 tires, Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1470. $19,990 Price Reduced - $16,900

2414 Hagedorn Hydra-Spread Spreader, upper beater, 455/55R22.5 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1539. $26,490

320 John Deere Skid Loader, Used #15129, 970 Hours, 62 HP Turbo Diesel, Aux Hydraulics, New Tires w/Extra Wall, Exc Cond, Very Clean Unit, Ready To Go! $19,900

303 Harsh TMR Mixer, Series 3, 3 auger LH side disch, Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1561. $7,990

3036 Knight Reel Auggie Mixer, no disch. chute, hay shelf, 285/75R24.5 tires, Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1488. $14,900 $13,900

310 H&S Spreader, single beater, 295/17.5R22.5 tires, 1000 RPM, Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #14150. $9,900

(2) 700T Supreme TMR Mixers, 42” LH folding & hyd. ext., conv. disch., 385/65R22.5 tires, 10” rubber ext., 1000 RPM, Ready To Go! $43,900 each

354-12B Roto-Mix Mixer, LH slide tray disch., 255/70R22.5 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #14154. $12,900 Price Reduced - $10,900

(2) 414-14B Roto-Mix TMR Mixer, LH slide tray disch., Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Prices Start @ $9,900

42’ Houle Lagoon Agi Pump, 42’ length, 6” disch. & fill pipe, dual wheels, Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #14114. $9,500

430 H&S Manure Spreader Used #:1482, Single Beater, Flotation Tires, Good Condition, Gone Thru Shop Price Reduced $7,900

500T Supreme TMR Mixer, 39” LH tip up conv. disch., hard sufaced augers, scale syst., 1000 RPM, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1572. $39,900 $37,900

5135 Knight TMR Mixer, 3’ RH side conv. disch., 33x15.5-16.5 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1552. $17,900 $15,900

NEW 5100 Bale King Bale Processor, will process round bales up to 6.5', 1000 RPM, up to 60' discharge distance, in stock. Ready To Go. $19,500

(3) 52’ Houle Lagoon Agi Pumps, 8” disch., no load pipe, 1000 RPM, hyd. controls, Ready To Go!. Prices Start @ $19,605

52’ Houle Lagoon Agitator Only, stabilizer wheels, 1000 RPM, Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1547. $14,800

1200T Supreme TMR Mixer, dual side magnetic dropchute disch., scale syst., 1000 RPM, light kit, 500/45-20 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! $59,000

NEW SB & SBX ARTEX Spreaders, 300-858 Cu. Ft. Available, Some In Stock, 15MM Beaters, Guillotine Gate, Ready To Go.

NEW 900T Supreme TMR Mixer, 42” RH Folding Conv. Disch, 1000 RPM, Hard Surfaced Augers, In Stock, Ready To Go.

600T Supreme TMR Mixer, 10’ RH front dogleg conv. disch., scale syst., 1000 RPM, H40x14.519 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #14158. $39,250 $37,250

62’ Houle Lagoon Super Pump, 62’ length, 8” disch., no load pipe, side stabilizers, HD driveline, 1000 RPM, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1569. $23,500

NEW CB900 ARTEX Spreader, 1000 RPM, 750/45R22.5 Tires, Guillotine Gate, Heavy Duty Vertical Rear Beater Discharge, In Stock, Ready To Go, CALL

NEW RA142 KUHN Knight Reel Auggie Mixer, LH Slide Tray Disch, Partial SS Liner, 1000 RPM, In Stock, Ready To Go.

620-16 Roto-Mix Truck Mt. Mixer, T300 Kenworth truck, 5 bar rotor, new augers, relined, auto. trans., Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1574. $66,500

720-16 Roto-Mix Truck Mt. Mixer, T300 Kenworth truck, new augers, Ss liner, auto. trans., new trans., new A/C syst., Ready To Go! Used #1578. $66,500

(2) 7300 Houle Tank, 7,300 gal., 5 or 6 disc incorporator injectors, 28L tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Prices Start @ $49,900 $48,900

om w.dairyl andsupply.c

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

6720 Penta TMR Mixer, 4’ RH conv. disch., scale syst., 1000 RPM, new augers, 19.0/45-17 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1513. $32,900 $29,900

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

(3) 1120-HD Penta TMR Feed Mixer, 3’ LH or dual side conv. disch., Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Prices Starting @ $35,500

ALL EQUIPMENT... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

PRESSURE WASHED INSPECTED REPAIRED TEST RUN FIELD READY

6710 Penta TMR Mixer, dual side conv. disch., scale syst., 12.5L-15 tires, Ready To Go! Used #1560. $19,500 $18,500

7300 Houle Tank, 7,300 gal., 5 shank tool bar only, 1000 RPM, 28Lx26 tires, Ready To Go! Used #1551. $39,900 $36,500

8018 Knight Slinger Spreader, LH side disch., 540 RPM, 385/65R22.5 tires, Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1523. $9,750 $8,750

(2) 8020-HD Penta TMR, RH tip up or dual side conv. disch., 245/70R19.5 tires, new auger knives, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Prices Starting @ $48,536

(6) 8132 Kuhn Knight Slinger Spreaders, Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Prices Starting @ $22,900 $21,900

(3) 8141 Kuhn Knight Slinger Spreaders, 28Lx26 tires, Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Prices Starting @ $29,900

8150 Kuhn Knight Slinger Spreader, 30.5L-32 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1517. $49,900 $48,900

8500 Meyer Industrial Spreader, 1000 RPM, scale syst., Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1429. Price Reduced - $25,500

900T Supreme TMR Mixer, 8’ tip up conv. disch., scale syst., 385/65R22.5 tires, 1000 RPM, new liner, Ready To Go! Used #1598. $56,900

9524 Meyer Spreader, 9’ unloading height, triple floor chains, 1000 RPM, 600/50-22.5 tires. Used #1597. $44,900

4120-HD PENTA TMR Mixer, Used #:15117, 4' LH Tip Up Conv Disch, 540 RPM, Scale System, New Auger Knives, 19.0/45-17 Tires, Exc. Cond, Gone Thru Shop, Ready To Go, $24,900

CB900 Artex Spreader, 1000 PRM, 750/145R22.5 tires, guillotine gate, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #15100. $76,900

HP425 H&S Spreader, hyd. push gate, 385/65R22.5 tires, Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1529. $14,900

410 Hagedorn Hydra-Spreader, Used #15123, upper beater, hydraulic push-gate & end-gate, 445/65R22.5 tandem tires, very good cond, gone thru shop, Ready To Go! $12,900

V350 Patz TMR Mixer, 3’ RH side conv. disch., scale syst., light kit, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1532. $22,750 $19,900

V420 Patz TMR Mixer, 6’ LH tip up conv. disch., 12.5L-15 tires, Exc. Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1584. $24,900

VXT535 Roto-Mix TMR Mixer, 1000 RPM, re-lined, new auger knives, H40x14.5-19 tires. Ready To Go! Used #14120. Price Reduced - $14,828

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

660 John Deere Spreader, single beater, 16.5L-16.1 tires, Very Good Cond., Ready To Go! Used #1505. $5,900 $4,900

January 1, 2016 Ag Distributing ..................7 Letchers Farm Supply ....20

Anderson Seed ..................4 Matejcek ..........................30

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT

Avoca Spray ....................29 Mies Outland ..................31

THE LAND

Ag Power ..........................27 Linder ..............................19 • PO Box 3169 • 418 S 2nd Street • Mankato, MN 56001 • theland@thelandonline.com

A DV E RT I S E R L I S T I N G

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Allen Merkel ......................8 Massop Electric ....4, 20, 28

Bayer Truck......................16 Mike’s Collision ..............10 Big Gain............................13 Minnesota Soybean..........11 Boss Supply ........................5 Morris Grain......................8 Broskoff Structures ..........4 Northern Ag Service........24 C & C Roofing ................15 Northland Building ........15 Central Livestock Assn ..26 Pruess................................28 Courtland Waste..............17 Rabe International ..........24 Curt’s Truck & Diesel ......6 Ritter Ag ..........................14 Dahl Farm Supply ..........10 Rush River........................12 Dairyland Seed ..................3 Ryan MFG Flex Til ........19 Dairyland Supply ............21 Schweiss ............................28 Diers Ag ..............................5 Six Point Berk ..................23 Doda USA ..........................8 Smith Implement ............31

“YOUR #1 AUCTION PROFESSIONALS”

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016 • 10:30 A.M. Auction Location: To be held at TB3’s Bar & Grill – Freeborn, MN Property Location: From Freeborn, MN – 1/2 mile west on County Road 29. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS! Please Note: Bad weather day – Saturday, January 30th.

Duncan Trailers ..............23 Sorensen Sales & Rentals24

Auctioneer’s Note: If you’re in the market for some of Freeborn County’s best farmland, then you’ll want to be sure to attend this auction. With average CPIs in the 90’s represents some very highly productive soils. Farm is available for 2016. Tracy Holland

Farm News ......................15 Southwest MN K-Fence ..15

FREEBORN COUNTY, SECTIONS 33 & 34 FREEBORN TOWNSHIP

Fennert Trucking ............28 Steffes Group ..................23 Haug ..........................14, 25 Upper Midwest Mgmt ....23

PARCEL ONE: Consisting of 162 acres, (more or less) Freeborn Township, Section 33. Tillable Acres: 150. CPI Rating: 91. PARCEL TWO: Consisting of 76 acres, (more or less) Freeborn Township, Section 34. Tillable Acres: 75. CPI Rating: 90.

Holland Auction Co ........22 Wahl Spray Foam............16

Both parcels enrolled in ARC-County Program. No Buyer’s Fee On This Auction. What You Bid Is What You Pay!

Greenwald Farm Center 26 United Farmers Coop......16

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

238 ACRES FARMLAND FREEBORN COUNTY, MN

K & S Millwright ..............9 Wearda ............................26 Keith Bode........................25 Westman Freighliner ........7 Kerkhoff Auction ............23 Willmar Farm Center ....28

FOR REAL ESTATE TERMS, COLOR AERIAL SOIL & TILE MAPS GO TO HOLLANDAUCTION.COM OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (507) 684-2955 OR (507) 456-5128

HELEN SCHOEN - TRUST Freeborn, MN

Kiester Implement ..........23 Wingert Realty ................22

HOLLAND AUCTION & REAL ESTATE

Larson Bros................25, 29 Woodford Ag ....................23

FOR FULL COLOR PICTURES & LISTING Visit Our Website www.hollandauction.com

Latham Hi-Tech ..............13

(507) 684-2955 • A Professional Full Service Auction Company • Member of State & National Auctioneer’s Association

Auctioneers: Tracy Holland & Associates #7405002 • Ellendale, MN (507) 684-2955 or (507) 456-5128 (cell)

Announcements

010 Bins & Buildings

033

Farm Implements

Lincoln Cty. SEALED BIDS Land Sale! Jan. 12, 2016 – Senior Center Tyler, MN – 10:30 a.m. Lester Newell, etal, Owners. 317.2 acres, m/l Located in Section 12, Hope Twp.

265.95 acres tillable, m/l Greg Thomas, Broker or Scott Nelson, REALTOR® 507-359-2004 • www.ummc.co

WANTED: Looking for live in care giver who likes horses, room and board is free. Can bring your own horse. 715-832-7494 Real Estate

NEW HARVEST INTERNATIONAL

Upper Midwest Mgmt. Corp.; New Ulm, MN

015

020

paulkrueger@edinarealty.com

(952)447-4700 031

Anderson hybrid bale tuber. New condition, asking $27,000/OBO. 608-792-8051 Bins & Buildings

- - - CALL FOR PRICE - - *************** USED EQUIPMENT *************** ‘12 10x72 Auger & Mover ............$7,500 ‘12 10x62 Auger & Mover ............$8,000 ‘14 13x42 Truck Auger, Demo ..$5,800 ‘14 8x32 Truck Auger, Demo..............$3,200 ‘06 10x71 Hutch Auger & Mover ........................$7,000 CIH 260 Magnum Tractor, Loaded, Like New! • NOW:......$134,900 JD 930, 30’ Flex Head ........................$3,500

JD 510 Ripper, 7-shank ..........$7,500 IH 720 Plow, 7-18” ........................$5,500 TruAg 2 Box Tender ....................$11,750 EZ Trail 860 Grain Cart, Red ....$17,500 J&M 350 Bu. Wagon ........................$2,700 Hesston 1170 Mower Cond., Swing Tongue, 1-steel /1-rubber roll • NOW: ..........$4,950 Woodford Ag Bale Racks, 10’x23’ - Call For Sizes ........................$2,295

021

www.DuncanTrailersInc.com

WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for dairy, & cash grain operations, as well as bare land parcels from 40-1000 acres. Both for relocation & investments. If you have even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, SW Suburban Office, 14198 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

Hay & Forage Equip

AUGERS ~ ON HAND

033

FOR SALE: 2 10' power sweeps for 48' bins, $2,500/ea; 14,000 bu bin w/ floor & 8” unload. 507-6976133 www.usedbinsales.com

Call: 320-212-5220 or 320-392-5361 • Will Consider Trades! •

FLATBEDS

EQUIPMENT JD 4410, w/cab & loader..............$20,900 JD 4100 Compact ..........................$7,900 JD 70, gas........................................$4,900 JD 60, gas........................................$3,900 IH 656, hydro, high-clear ..............$15,900 IH 70, hydro, high-clear ................$20,900 IH H-width Belly Mower..................$1,995 IH 5088 ..........................................$10,900 (2) IH 1026, hydro ........................$10,900 IH 856, 1256, 1456 ..........From $10,900 (2) IH Super MTA..................From $3,900 Allied Buhler 695 Loader ..............$4,900 JD Sound Guard Cabs ....................CALL

LOADERS - ON HAND - CALL “New” K 510, JD 148, JD 158, JD 48 COMPLETE LISTING & PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE

JD Soundguard Cabs, Call for info

KIESTER IMPLEMENT, INC. 110 S. Main, P.O. Box 249 • Kiester, MN

507-294-3387 www.midwestfarmsales.com

Steffes Auction Calendar 2015 For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opens Monday, December 21 & Closes Monday, December 28: David & LeAnn Moe Reduction Farm Online Auction, Alexandria, SD Opens Monday, December 21 & Closes Tuesday, December 29: MCM Farms Reduction Farm Online Auction, St. Thomas, ND Opens Wednesday, December 23 & Closes Wednesday, December 30: Jason Salter & Sons Liquidation Online Auction, Modale, IA Opens Wednesday, January 6 & Closes Wednesday, January 13: January Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations.

‘02 Great Dane, 48/102, AR, Closed Tandem Slider ..........................$8,750 ‘03 Wilson, 48/96, SX/AR, Alum. Floor, Alum. Crossmembers, 80% T/B, Sandblasted, Painted ...............$8,750 ‘95 Trail King, 48/102, Alum. Floor, 60% T/B, Sandblasted, Painted .................................................$8,000 ‘97 Transcraft, 48/102, 80% Tires, New Brakes, Alum. Floor & Crossmembers, SX/AR ..........$9,000 ‘97 Wilson, 48/102, Alum. Floor, SX/AR .......................................$8,250 ‘95 Utility, 48/102, Alum. Floor, SX/AR .......................................$8,250

Hay Sides with any Flat or Drop Deck sales, – $1,000 –

HOPPERS (2) ‘94 Wilson, 42/66, 11/24.5, 80% T/B, Good Tarps, SPR Ride, New 5th Whl. Plate, Clean 1 at.........................................$14,500 1 at.........................................$12,750 ‘11 Agerlite, 40/66 Alum., AR, Ag Hopper, 11/24.5 Alum. Whls., New T/B .................................$24,500 ‘06 Wilson, 39/96/72 SS Front/Back AR, 445/50R22.5 Alum. Whls., Nice Clean Hopper .................$24,500 '06 Merrit 42/66 AG Hopper, clean Nebraska trailer .....................$20.500

‘75 Transcraft Drop Deck, 40/96, Red, New Floor, Tires, Brakes $10,000 ‘05 Transcraft Drop Deck, 48/102, Steel Like New, SX, 255/225, Super Clean, AR .....................$19,250 ‘96 Featherlite Alum. Combo, 48/102, Alum. Floor, Crossmembers, SX, 255/22.5, AR ....................$16,500 Engineered 5’ Beavertail Kit: Includes: Paint, LED Lights & All Electrical ....................$3,750 Kit .................................$5,750 Installed

DOUBLE DROPS ‘80 Transcraft Double Drop, 53’, 33’ Well Non-Detachable, AR, Polished Alum. Whls., New Hardwood Decking, 80% T/B, Clean .......................$10,000 ‘99 XL Specialized Double Drop, 48/102, 29’6” Well, New 255/22.5, RGN, Mechanical Detach RGN ...............................................$19,000

MISCELLANEOUS

(30) Van & Reefer Trailers - On Hand, 48/102 - 53/102, Water Storage Or Over The Road ....... $3,500-$5,500 Custom Haysides: Stationary.................................$1,250 Tip In-Tip Out ...........................$1,750 AR or SR Suspensions: 96”/102” Axle Also: Vans On Ground For Storage ..................... CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS Alum. Wheels: 24.5/22.5 ......Ea. $150 ‘97 Peterbilt 379 Conventional, N-14 435 Cummins, Cruise, Jake, 13-Spd., AR, 48” High-Rise Sleeper, New 11R22.5 Alum. Whls., 3.70 Ratio, New Brakes, 234” WB, Clean Hard ‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, 48/102, To Find Truck, New Rods & Mains, Steel, SX, Air Ride, Wood Floor New Tires, Clean ....................$22,000 ...............................................$19,000 ‘01 Dodge 2500, Dsl., New Eng., ‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, 53/102, Tires, & Brakes .......................$13,500 Air Ride, Steel, Spread Axle, Wood ‘05 GMC Quad Cab, Well Maintained, Floor, Sandblasted & Painted, 90% Tires & Brakes, 195K Miles Beavertail ...............................$25,000 .................................................$8,500

DROP DECKS

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

New GSI Grain Bins. Steel is at an all time low! Check on a new grain bin before you buy a used one. 507-256-7501 Broskoff Structures

HANCOCK, MN

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Sell your land or real estate in 30 days for 0% commission. Call Ray 507-339-1272 Real Estate Wanted

Tell Advertisers WHERE You Saw it! THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Employment

Bought It Because You Saw it in The Land?

035

Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. FOR SALE: '83 JD 2950 ADVERTISING NOTICE: 100% financing w/no liens MFWD 12pt, 4-42 rear tires, Please check your ad the or red tape, call Steve at ROPS, w/ canopy, runs, first week it runs. We make Fairfax Ag for an appointlooks good. $13,900; Sharp every effort to avoid errors ment. 888-830-7757 IH766 dsl 3pt, new, torque by checking all copy, but & PTO, cab avail, $8,700; 77 sometimes errors are Ford 7700, cab heat, AC, missed. Therefore, we ask Grain Handling Equip 034 QT ldr, chains $11,900 that you review your ad for OBO/trade. 320-543-3523 correctness. If you find a FOR SALE:Used grain bins, mistake, please call (507) floors unload systems, stiHydrostatic & Hydraulic Re345-4523 immediately so rators, fans & heaters, aerpair Repair-Troubleshootthat the error can be coration fans, buying or selling Sales-Design Custom rected. We regret that we ing, try me first and also hydraulic hose-making up cannot be responsible for call for very competitive more than one week's into 2” Service calls made. contract rates! Office sertion if the error is not STOEN'S Hydrostatic Serhours 8am-5pm Monday – called to our attention. We vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N Friday Saturday 9am - 12 cannot be liable for an Glenwood, MN 56334 320noon or call 507-697-6133 amount greater than the 634-4360 Ask for Gary cost of the ad. THE LAND has the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad. Each classified line ad is separately copyrighted to THE LAND. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

Building Lasting Relationships

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Farm Implements

UPCOMING ISSUES

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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE INC 800-205-5751

JANUARY 15 CORN JANUARY 29 SMALL GRAIN FEBRUARY 12 LAMB & WOOL FEBRUARY 26 AG DAY

035 Tractors

036 Harvesting Equip

037 Harvesting Equip

(800) 657-4665

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

PLACE YOUR AD T O D AY ! !

WEB PRESS OPERATOR WANTED Experience preferred but will train mechanically inclined individual. Union shop uniforms provided. Full benefits. Nights 4:30 - 1:00, weekends and some holidays. Advancement potential

Apply today at: 418 South Second St. • Mankato, MN 507-344-6320 ~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~ Port-A-Hut Shelters: • All Steel Shelters for Livestock & Other Uses

Notch Equipment: • • • • •

Rock Buckets • Grapple Forks • Manure Forks Bale Spears • Hi-Volume Buckets & Pallet Forks Bale Transports & Feeder Wagons, 16’-34’ Adult & Young Stock Feeders & Bale Feeders Land Levelers

Smidley Equipment: • Steer Stuffers • Hog Feeders • Hog Huts • Calf Creep Feeders • Lamb & Sheep Feeders • Cattle & Hog Waterers • Mini Scale – We Rebuild Smidley Cattle & Hog Feeders –

Sioux Equipment: • Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders • Cattle & Feeder Panels • Head Gates • Loading Chute • Hog Feeders • Squeeze Chutes & Tubs • Calf Warmer

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

JBM Equipment: • • • • • • • •

Feeder Wagons - Several Models Self-locking Head Gates • HD Feeder Panels Self-locking Bunk Feeders Tombstone Horse & Horned Cattle Feeders Skid Feeders • Bunk Feeders • Bale Wagons Bale Thrower Racks • Flat Racks for big sq. bales Self-locking Feeder Wagons • Fenceline Feeders Several Types of Bale Feeders

• DR® POWER EQUIPMENT • • • •

Field & Brush Mowers • Roto-Hog Power Tillers Stump Grinders • Log Splitters • Chippers Power Graders • Power Wagons Leaf & Lawn Vacuums • Versa-Trailers

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu. 150 Bu. Steel Calf Creep w/Wheels Bohlman Concrete Waterers Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. Hog Scales Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’ EZ Trail Wagons Boxes & Bale Baskets Taylor-way 3 way dump trailer MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor Sitrex Wheel Rakes SI Feeders, Wagons & Bunks (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns R&C Poly Bale Feeders Amish Built Oak Bunk Feeders & Bale Racks Goat, Sheep & Calf Feeders For-Most Livestock Equipment Ameriag Poly Mineral Feeders Lorenz Snowblowers, 3-pt. & Skidsteer Models

We can also sell your equipment for you on consignment

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ • Wishek #842NT Offset Disc w/Coil Springs, 131⁄2’, 11” Spacing, 28” Blades, Used Very Little • Lorenz #7810 Skidsteer Snowblower, 78” HighFlow Hyd., Double Auger, Used Only 3 Times • MDS Roto-King Bale Processor for skidsteers - Demo Unit - Special Price • Schwartz 150 Bu. 2-Wheel Feeder Wagon • SI 4-Wheel 20’ Bale & Silage Wagon • Rebuilt Smidley Hog Feeders • Smidley Steer Stuffers

CLASSIFIEDS LOCAL TRADES TRACTORS

CIH 870, 18’, 4 basket - $53,500

‘11 CIH 315, Tracks - $214,500 HARVEST ‘11 CIH 550 Quad, 36” PTO ‘08 CIH 7010 - $169,500 - $219,500 ‘10 CIH 6088 - $199,500 ‘04 CIH 1020, 30’ - $8,950 TILLAGE ‘10 CIH 2608, 8-30 CIH RMX370, 28’, 3 bar chopping head - $55,000 - $36,500 ‘01 CIH 2208, 8-30 CIH 730C - $24,900 - $18,500 CIH 870, 14’ w/spike harrow - $38,500 – CLOSE OUT PRICES – New Aluma 8218 tilt w/4800# axle - $6,395, plus tax & license Demo - 870, 22’ w/Reel (e) - $75,500

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

Lot - Hwy 7 E

Office Location - 305 Adams Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

037

FOR SALE: Caterpillar 8CC FOR SALE: '77 JD 4430, P/S, FOR SALE: '08 JD 600C Se- FOR SALE: Sharp Late ries CH, SNH0612CX725872, cab/air, 2 SCVs, 3pt, 18.4x38 w/ dozer, 7644855. Call 507Model MF 860, 1 owner 9120 12R20”, hyd deck plates, Firestones (75%), 150 hrs 822-1223 bean head, 1163 cornhead. also, hookup for IH comon JD OH, farmer owned $18,500/OBO 515-571-1372 We buy bines, used very little, like for 15 yrs, very clean & Kinze #1040 1000 Bu Grain Salvage Equipment new, retiring. 507-823-4642 nice, starts, runs, drives Parts Available Cart (Row Crop) w/ Tarp exc. $17,000. 715-222-1737 Hammell Equip., Inc. Shedded. 30 Ft Great FOR SALE: JD 6600 com(507)867-4910 NEW AND USED TRACTOR Plains Turbo-Till #3000TT, bine, '78 model w/ 404 moPARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, (Blades 19 1/2”) Second Set. tor, very well maintained, 55, 50 Series & newer tracBoth Real Good. 319-347Tractors 036 always shedded. 507-247tors, AC-all models, Large 2349 Can Deliver 3928 Inventory, We ship! Mark '98 JD 8300, duals front & Heitman Tractor Salvage JD 9650STS, 2WD, AHH, Planting Equip rear, 4 hyds, quick hitch, 038 715-673-4829 HD rock box, exc cond; '83 DAS, Mauer hopper ext, JD 8440 4WD, 3 hyds, quick GreenStar ready, Thru JD 2009 NH #BR7090 Round 037 hitch, rock box, duals, ex- Harvesting Equip Baler (5x6) Loaded/Shedshop yearly w/ service tra lights, complete refurded Absolutely Like New. records, 18.4x42 duals, 2189 BIG DISCOUNT bish, exc cond. 507-649-0963 2015 Great Plains #1006NT sep hrs, very nice, always 10 Ft Pull Type No-Till shedded, $64,000. 320-359on New X-TREME FOR SALE: 1985 Steiger Drill, 2 Boxes for Grass 2692 Unverferth Grain Cart (Case IH) Cougar KR1225 Etc. 319-347-6138 Can Del 700-850 Bu -----------------$1,500 4WD, 4011 hrs, 275 hp, Cummins L10 engine, 20 speed 1000 Bu ---------------------- $2,500 Tillage Equip 039 trans, 18.4-42 tires & duals, 1100-1300 Bu --------------- $3,000 Deal Ends Dec 31, 2015 4 hyd valves, 1000 PTO. 18 Ft GREAT PLAINS A. L. Buseman Industries Very good condition. $31,000 319-347-6282 Can Deliver #1800 Turbo-Till (2008) OBO. (320) 583-9896 Blades measure 19 1/2”. MC 15 Ft #180SB 6-30 Shredder (4 Whls) Both Real Good. Can Deliver 319-347-6150 Leave Message

Case IH and CNH Capital are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC

Visit our Web Site at http://www.caseih.com

MR FARMER $2,000 REBATE With Purchase of New M&W EARTHMASTERS #1710 or #1465 or #1165 $2,000 Rebate Ends January 5, 2016 A.L. Buseman Industries 319-347-6282 Can Deliver Machinery Wanted

040

All kinds of New & Used farm equipment – disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, Glencoe 7400; Field Cults under 30': JD 980, small grain carts & gravity boxes 300-400 bu. Finishers under 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk choppers; Nice JD 215 & 216 flex heads; JD 643 cornheads Must be clean; JD corn planters, 4-6-8 row. 715-299-4338 WANTED: Hay crimper with good steel rolls. 608625-2412 WANTED: NH 455 & 456 mowers. 608-625-2412 Feed Seed Hay

050

2nd, 3rd & 4th crop hay. Dairy quality, all are wrapped, $45-50. Also 3rd crop big squares, $35/each. 715-235-9272 Alfalfa square baleage, individually wrapped, 160 to 190 RFV, delivered by truck load, clean 3x4 straw bales also available. 866-575-7562 Buyers & sellers of hay, straw, corn, wheat, oats & other grains. Western Hay available. Fox Valley Alfalfa Mill 920-853-3554 Dairy Quality Alfalfa Tested big squares & round bales, delivered from South Dakota John Haensel (605) 351-5760 Dairy quality western alfalfa, big squares or small squares, delivered in semi loads. Clint Haensel (605) 310-6653

Feed Seed Hay

Information - Education - Insight

050

FOR SALE: Oat straw & hay bales, large squares, 3x3. Delivery possible. 507-4733613

has it all for YOU!

FOR SALE: Wheat Straw 3x4x8' bales combined w/ rotary combine, stored inside, excellent quality, delivery available. (320)-8084866 SEED CORN SAVINGS! Dependable, high yield, national hybrids. Only $125.00 per bag! (conventional varieties, 80 to 103 Day Mat., 20 unit order placed by Jan. 31, 2016) For free catalog: 320-237-7667 MIDSTATE GENETICS www.KLEENACRES.com Wheat Straw For Sale: 3x3x8 bales stored inside, located north of Barron, WI. Call 507-993-1804 Dairy

055

WANTED TO BUY! USED BULK MILK COOLER, ALL SIZES. 920-867-3048 WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 056

FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320864-4625 FOR SALE: 15 head Red Angus heifers, 15 head of Black Baldy cattle, 15 head of 3-5 yr old black & red cows, all home raised, bred to calving ease bulls, exc quality, $2,100/ea. 320-9054490 FOR SALE: 16 registered Hereford replacement heifers. 715-765-4646 FOR SALE: Herd of Black Angus cows bred to Black Angus bulls, will start calving in mid March through April, very fancy cows weighing 1200-1500 lbs, vet checked, wormed & vaccinated $1,450/ea. 320-905-4490 Limousin & Red Angus Bulls. Delivery avail. Hammond, WI. 715-821-3516 Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, heifers or roping stock, top blood lines. 507-235-3467

Horse

057

Belgium gelding & mare, broke to all farm machinery & traffic safe, 10 & 12 yrs old, $4,500. 715-308-7208 FOR SALE: Team of black and white 43" pony mares. 3 yrs old, green broke gentle, $1,000/OBO. 715-760-2855

USED PARTS

www.haugimp.com

‘10 JD 9770STS, 1185 eng/742 sep hrs, RWA, duals ......................$289,000

LARSON SALVAGE PICK UP THE PHONE TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD It’s now easier than ever to place a Classified Ad. We can take your ad right over the phone when you use your Or you can mail in your ad copy with a check to

Good selection of tractor parts - New & Used All kinds of hay equipment, haybines, balers, choppers parted out. New combine belts for all makes. Swather canvases, round baler belting, used & new tires. 6 miles East of

(800) 657-4665

CAMBRIDGE, MN 763-689-1179

P.O. Box 3169 Mankato, MN 56002

Visa and MasterCard Accepted

THE LAND

‘11 JD 9870STS, 1061 eng/742 sep hrs, PWRD, 800R38, duals ....$299,000

‘13 JD S660, 273 eng/183 sep hrs, AWD, 710-70R38 ....................$330,000

‘12 JD S670, 196 eng/158 sep hrs, AWD, 650-85R38, duals ..........$340,000

‘14 JD S680, 181 eng/123 sep hrs, AWD, 800-70R38, duals ..........$389,000

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

‘13 JD 5100E, 3083 hrs, MFWD, 100 hp, 18.4x30, 2 hyds ..................$38,000

‘12 JD 6125R, 349 hrs, MFWD, 138 hp, 460-85R38, 3 hyds, loader......$108,000

‘14 JD 6140D, MFWD, 140 hp, 18.4x38, 3 hyds........................................$65,900

‘13 JD 6170R, 1230 hrs, MFWD, 170 hp, 380-90R50, duals, 3 hyds $129,000

‘13 JD 7200R, 517 hrs, MFWD, 200 hp, 380-90R50, duals, 4 hyds ......$177,000

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

‘11 JD 7430, 4180 hrs, MFWD, 166 hp, 480-80R42, 3 hyds, loader......$110,000

‘10 JD 7830, 1024 hrs, MFWD, 205 hp, 480-80R46, duals, 4 hyds ......$136,000

‘02 JD 8220, 7305 hrs, MFWD, 190 hp, 380-90R50, duals, 4 hyds ......$104,000

‘12 JD 8235R, 1204 hrs, MFWD, 235 hp, 380-90R54, 5 hyds............$162,000

‘11 JD 8285R, 514 hrs, MFWD, 285 hp, 380-90R54, duals, 4 hyds ......$206,000

‘13 JD 8335R, 1041 hrs, MFWD, 335 hp, 380-90R54, duals, 5 hyds $250,000

‘14 JD 8360R, 451 hrs, MFWD, 360 hp, 380-90R54, duals, 5 hyds ......$285,000

‘12 JD 9460R, 718 hrs, 4WD, 460 hp, 800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds ......$250,000

‘12 JD 9510R, 988 hrs, 4WD, 510 hp, 76x50 ............................................CALL

‘10 JD 9530T, 1265 hrs, Track, 475 hp, 36" belts, 4 hyds......................$289,000

‘13 JD 9560R, 194 hrs, 4WD, 560 hp, 800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds ......$333,000

‘13 JD 9560RT, 796 hrs, Track, 560 hp, 36" belts, 4 hyds......................$345,000

‘13 Kubota M135, 338 hrs, MFWD, 135 hp, 3 hyds, loader......................$75,000

We Ship Daily

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ‘09 JD 9670 Combine, Contour Master, 20.8R42 duals, 806 sep. hrs., Nice Combine ............................................................$129,500 ‘09 JD 8330 Combine, PS, 1300 front axle, 480/80R46 duals, front & rear wgts., 2275 hrs. ............................................................$108,000 ‘12 Case 521E Wheel Loader, JRB coupler, 2.0 cu. yd. bucket, 3rd valve, 20.5-25 tires, 620 hrs...................................................$95,000 ‘11 NH W130B Wheel Loader, JRB coupler, 3.0 cu. yd. bucket & fork attachment, 550 hrs. ..............................................................$87,000 ‘12 CIH Magnum 290, Lux. cab, cab susp., 480/80R50 duals, 1750 hrs., Warr. ......$98,000 ‘11 JD 8260R, PS, 1300 front axle, 480/80R50 duals, 3812 hrs., Comprehensive Warr. ‘till Nov. 2016 or 5,000 hrs. ......................$109,000 ‘12 CIH Steiger 350HD, 480/80R50 duals, 1000 PTO, 6 remotes, Lux. cab, GPS components, 1287 hrs. ......................$145,000 ‘14 CIH Magnum 235, Lux. cab, cab susp., 19-spd. trans., 480/80R50 duals, 420/85R34 single fronts, high cap. hyd. pump, 4 remotes, 305 hrs., Warr. ....................................$115,000 ‘12 NH TD5050, MFWD, cab, 430 hrs. $33,000 ‘14 JD Gator TS, 4x2, bed lift, bed liner, 309 hrs. ....................................................$5,250 ‘12 CIH RB564 Round Baler, net wrap $18,000

Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291

www.haugimp.com Paal

Neil

Hiko

Dave

Jared

Cal

Adam

Brandon

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

WANT TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664

E Hwy 12 - Willmar • 800-428-4467 Hwy 24 - Litchfield • 877-693-4333

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Cattle

‘03 JD 9550, 2320 eng/1590 sep hrs, 18.4Rx38 ................................$105,000

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

FOR SALE: 3x4x8 wheatstraw bales, clean & dry, 850 lbs each, Delivered by semi load. 218-280-1722

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

MANDAKO 12’-60’ LONG ROLLERS

Used Rollers • 40’ Roller - $28,000 • 45’ Roller - $34,000 - Both 1 Year Old -

• 5/8” drum roller wall thickness • 42” drum diameter • 4”x8” frame tubing 1/4” thick • Auto fold

New Rock Wagons VAILABLE!

Sitrex Rakes In Stock!

NEW BLOWERS In ! Stock

CHOOSE YOUR SIZE!

Midsota Rock Trailers Available We carry a variety of USED Demco Gravity Boxes New ones are always arriving!

USED EQUIPMENT

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

LARGE SELECTION OF WHEEL RAKES IN-STOCK CIH 8950 Magnum, FWA, 4900 hrs., Sharp! ........................................................$77,000 CIH 8940, FWA, 4500 hrs. ......................................................................................$59,000 CIH 8920 Magnum, FWA, 5000 hrs.......................................................................$65,000 CIH 7250, 4900 hrs. ................................................................................................$56,000 CIH 7240, FWA, 5900 hrs., Sharp ..........................................................................$57,000 CIH 7230, FWA, 3500 hrs. ......................................................................................$62,000 CIH 7140, FWA, 4400 hrs. ......................................................................................$53,000 CIH 7130, 2WD, 540/1000 PTO, 5800 hrs. ............................................................$42,000 CIH 7120, FWA, 5000 hrs., Sharp!..........................................................................$57,000 CIH 7120, FWA ........................................................................................................$47,000 CIH 7110, 2WD, 6800 hrs., 14.9-46 tires................................................................$36,000 CIH 5240 Max, FWA, 6600 hrs. ..............................................................................$39,500 CIH 5488, FWA, 18.4-42, 9600 hrs., Nice ..............................................................$36,000 IH 5288, 2WD, 7300 hrs., New Paint ......................................................................$21,000 IH 5088, 2WD, 7200 hrs., 18.4-38, New Paint........................................................$21,000 IH 3088, 2WD, 5500 hrs., -No Cab-, New Paint ....................................................$16,000 IH 1256, New Clutch, New Paint - Recent Head Job, Nice..................................$17,500 IH 1566, 2WD, dual PTO, 6800 hrs., Nice ..............................................................$17,000 IH 766 w/cab ..............................................................................................................$8,000 Ford 7740 SLE, FWA, 5900 hrs. ............................................................................$26,000 CIH 4800, 24’ field cultivator ....................................................................................$9,500 CIH 4800, 26’ field cultivator ....................................................................................$9,500 JD 980, 26’ field cultivator ......................................................................................$17,500 JD 960, 24’ field cultivator ........................................................................................$7,500 CIH Tigermate II, 26’ field cultivator ....................................................................$26,000 CIH 3950, 25’ cushion gang disk ..........................................................................$23,000 IH 496, 19’ cushion gang disk ................................................................................$10,500 JD 1710 disc chisel ..................................................................................................$7,000 Glencoe 7400SS, 9-shank disc chisel ....................................................................$9,500 JD 714, 9-shank disc chisel ......................................................................................$9,000 CIH 3950, 25’ cushion gang disk w/mulcher ........................................................$22,000 IH 656, gas ................................................................................................................$5,000 IH 735 plow ................................................................................................................$4,500 IH 720, 5x18 plow ......................................................................................................$3,000 IH 720, 5x16 plow ......................................................................................................$2,500 CIH 527B ripper ......................................................................................................$17,500 H&S 170 grinder ......................................................................................................$29,500 NH 355 grinder, w/scale ..........................................................................................$17,000 JD 450, 12’ grain drill w/grass, Nice ......................................................................$11,500 J&M 385 box, New ....................................................................................................$8,000 Demco 550 box ......................................................................................................$10,500 Demco 365 box ........................................................................................................$4,500 Demco 550 box ........................................................................................................$8,200 Sitrex QR 12 rake, 1-year old ..................................................................................$6,500 H&S 12’ high capacity rake........................................................................................$8,200 NH 1465, 9’ haybine ................................................................................................$10,500

New Sitrex Rakes Available Many New & Used Rakes Available

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

USED EQUIPMENT NEW EQUIPMENT • Wilrich Quad X2, 60’, rolling

basket • Wilrich Quad X2, 50’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 55’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 50’ F.C. • Wilrich Quad 5, 44’, 4-bar harrow • JD 2210, 581⁄2’ F.C. • CIH 200, 55’, rolling basket USED EQUIPMENT • CIH 200, 50’, rolling basket • Hardi Comm. 1500, 132’ • White 8524-22 planter • Hardi Comm. 1200, 90’ • Pickett thinner, 24-22 • Hardi Comm. 1200, 88’ • Alloway 22’ shredder • Hardi Nav. 1100, 90’ • Alloway 20’ shredder • Hardi Nav. 1000, 88’ • J&M 1131 grain cart • ‘13 Amity 12-22 • J&M 1151 grain cart • ‘12 Amity 12-22 • Mandako 45’ land roller • Amity 8-22, (3) • Sheyenne 1410, 10x66 • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 12-22 hopper • ‘10 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • Sheyenne 1410, 10x70 • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 8-22 hopper • ‘06 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • Westfield MRX 13x90 • Artsway 898, 8-22 • Westfield MKX 10x70 • Artsway 692, 8-22 • Hutch 13x71, swing • Amity 12-22 topper, St. Ft. • Hutch 8x60, swing • Alloway 12-22 folding • CIH 870, 13x24, deep till topper • Wilshek 862, 26’ disk • (2) Alloway 12-22 topper, • SN 1434 35' disk St. Ft • DMI crumbler, 50’ • Artsway 12-22 topper • Sunflower Tillage • Hardi Sprayers • REM Grain Vac • Woods Mowers • J&M Grain Carts • Westfield Augers • Summers Equipment • White Planters • Wilrich Tillage

Clara City, MN 56222 320-847-3218 www.wearda.com

Have an upcoming auction? Talk to your auctioneer or call our friendly staff at (800) 657-4665 to place your auction in

THE LAND

theland@TheLandOnline.com • www.TheLandOnline.com

If you’re having a Farm Auction, let other Farmers know it! Upcoming Issues of THE LAND Southern MNNorthern IA Jan 15, 2016 Jan 29, 2016 Feb 12, 2016 Feb 26, 2016 March 11, 2016

Northern MN Jan 8, 2016 Jan 22, 2016 Feb 5, 2016 Feb 19, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 18, 2016

Deadlines are 1 week prior to publication with Holiday deadlines 1 day earlier ** Indicates Early Deadline

PO Box 3169 Mankato, MN 56002 Phone: 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 Fax: 507-345-1027

Ask Your Auctioneer to Place Your Auction in The Land!

Website: www.TheLandOnline.com e-mail: theland@TheLandOnline.com

“Visit agpowerjd.com for Complete Used Inventory 27 and Great Finance Incentives”

(OS) Osage, IA

(641) 324-1154

(641) 732-3719

(B) Belle Plaine, MN

(952) 873-2224

www.agpowerjd.com

(B) ‘11 JD 9330, 800 Hrs., 620/70R42’s ....................$219,900

‘13 JD 6125R, 111 Hrs., IVT, AT Ready..........................$108,900

‘11 JD 8310RT, 1928 Hrs., 30” Tracks ........................$195,000

(H) Holland, MN

(507) 889-4221 (507) 451-4054

‘08 JD 9570, 984 Sep. Hrs., 18.4R38’s ..........................$154,900

‘08 JD 2210, 64.5’, Harrow ............................................$44,900

Row Crop Tractors

‘08 ‘97 ‘04 ‘00

‘10 JD 9630T, 2094 Hrs., AT Ready..........................$219,900

Was: NOW: JD 2210 Field Cult., 64.5’ ..................$62,500 ......$44,900 DMI Tigermate II Field Cult., 39.5’....$24,900 ......$19,900 JD 726 Mulch Finisher, 30’9” ............$29,900 ......$19,900 JD 512, 7-Shank ................................$18,500 ........$9,900

MISC. EQUIPMENT Was: NOW: Brent 670 Grain Cart, 24.5x32’s ..............$16,000 ........$9,900 ‘11 JD 825i Gator, EFT, 882 Hrs. ............$12,900 ........$8,900 ‘93 JD 7200, 12R30” Planter....................$19,900 ........$9,900 ‘05 JD 1770 CCS, 24R30” Planter ........$120,000 ......$59,900 ‘10 JD 1770 CCS, 16R30” Planter ..........$97,000 ......$69,900

TRACTORS • Rental Return Tractors •

4WD Tractors (B) ’15 JD 9620R, 276 hrs, Ext. Warranty ..................$382,000 (N) ‘15 JD 9470R, 172 hrs., 800/38’s ..........................$295,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460R, 595 hrs., PTO, Ext. Warranty ....$289,900 (OS) ‘12 JD 9510R, 1079 hrs., 800/70R38’s................$289,900 (N) ‘14 JD 9460R, 374 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$284,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9410R, 571 hrs., PTO..............................$259,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 9410R, 1073 hrs., hi-flo hyds. ................$239,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 9630, 1497 hrs., 800/38’s........................$234,900 (B) ‘11 JD 9530, 1328 hrs., 800/70R38’s ....................$225,900 ‘09 JD 1770NT CCS, 24R30”, (B) ‘11 JD 9330, 617 hrs., 620/70T42’s ......................$219,900 Liq. Fert. ............................$99,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630, 2138 hrs. ..........................................$212,900

COMBINES (OW) ‘15 JD S690, 330 sep. hrs., PRWD ....................$399,000 (N) ‘14 JD S670, 294 sep. hrs. ....................................$319,900 (H) ‘13 JD S680, 651 sep. hrs. ....................................$305,900 (OS) ‘15 JD S660, 174 sep. hrs., 520/42’s ..................$301,000 (OS) ‘14 CIH 8230, 491 sep. hrs. ................................$299,900 (H) ‘14 JD S660, 305 sep. hrs., 520/42’s ....................$279,900 (H) '12 JD S660, 275 sep hrs, duals ............................$255,900 (N) ‘13 JD S660, 511 sep. hrs., duals ..........................$232,000 (OS) ‘12 JD S660, 1050 sep. hrs., 1-Owner ................$225,000 (OW) ‘11 JD 9770, 758 sep. hrs., PRWD ....................$219,900 (OS) ‘11 JD 9670, 770 sep. hrs., duals ......................$218,500 (OW) ‘10 JD 9870, 945 sep. hrs., PRWD ....................$205,900 (OS) ‘10 JD 9770, 1000 sep. hrs., duals ....................$192,500 (OS) ‘08 JD 9570, 571 sep. hrs., duals ......................$182,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 9770, 1173 sep. hrs., duals ....................$179,900 (H) ‘10 JD 9770, 719 sep. hrs., duals ..........................$179,500 (B) ‘09 JD 9670, 1097 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................$169,900 (OS) ‘10 JD 9570, 724 sep. hrs., duals ......................$169,900 (H) ‘08 JD 9570, 984 sep. hrs., duals ..........................$154,900

(H) ‘07 JD 9660, 1364 sep. hrs. ..................................$139,900 (OS) ‘07 JD 9660, 1675 sep. hrs. ................................$137,900 (H) ‘06 JD 9760, 1511 sep. hrs., duals ........................$134,900 (B) ‘04 JD 9760, 1365 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................$134,900 (B) ‘05 JD 9560, 1133 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................$132,500 (OW) ‘06 JD 9660, 1542 sep. hrs., duals ....................$125,900 (N) ‘05 JD 9560STS, 1454 sep. hrs., duals ................$119,500 (H) ‘04 JD 9560, 1355 sep. hrs., Walker......................$102,500 (H) ‘01 JD 9650STS, 2006 sep. hrs., duals ..................$95,900 (H) ‘03 JD 9750, 2049 sep. hrs., duals ..........................$84,900 (H) ‘02 JD 9550, 1652 sep. hrs., Walker ........................$84,900 (OW) ‘01 JD 9550, 1857 sep. hrs., Walker ....................$79,900 (OW) ‘00 JD 9550, 1841 sep. hrs., duals ......................$78,900 (OW) ‘01 JD 9650, 2500 sep. hrs., Walker ....................$68,000

SPRAYERS – More Sprayers Listed On Our Website –

• Dry Box • (N) ‘15 JD R4045, 486 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$325,000 (OW) ‘14 JD R4038, 488 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..............$285,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 952 hrs., Certified Pre-Owned ....$274,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4940, 1392 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..............$222,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4930, 1150 hrs., 480/80R50’s ................$159,900

• 120’ Boom • (N) ‘15 JD R4045, 210 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$368,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 93 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$329,900 (OW) ‘13 CIH SPX4430, 900 hrs., SS tank, boom leveling ..................................................................................$238,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 995 hrs., SS tank, 20” spacing ....$229,500 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1135 hrs., section control ............$218,900 (B) ‘11 JD 4930, 1303 hrs., SS tank, 20” spacing ......$199,900

• 100’ Boom • (OW) ‘15 JD R4030, 294 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..............$245,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 1009 hrs., Ext.Warranty ................$209,900 (H) ‘12 JD 4730, 1330 hrs., boom trac, SS tank........$179,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4730, 676 hrs., One-Owner ....................$166,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 hrs., 15” spacing, HTA ........$159,900

• 90’ Boom • (N) ‘15 JD R4030, 154 hrs., section control................$265,900 (N) ‘13 JD 4830, 384 hrs., AT activation......................$234,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 552 hrs., SS tank, 20” spacing ....$229,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 1682 hrs., SS tank, 20” spacing ..$209,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 1156 hrs., SS tank, 20” spacing ..$199,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 923 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$189,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 923 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$189,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 4630, 268 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$187,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1815 hrs., SS tank, 20” spacing ..$169,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 1080 hrs., HTA, traction control ..$142,900 (OW) ‘12 Miller N2XP, 1700 hrs., SS tank, 15” spacing ..................................................................................$135,000 (OW) ‘06 Ag-Chem 874, 4400 hrs., SS tank, HTA ........$69,900

• 80’ Boom • (OW) ‘15 JD 4630, 32 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$183,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 734 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$146,900

PLANTERS/SEEDERS – (More Can Be Found On Our Website) – (OW) ‘15 JD DB60, 36R20”, tracks..............................$282,500 (OS) ‘13 JD DB60, 24R30”, liq. fert. ............................$210,000 (N) ‘15 JD DB60, 24R30”..............................................$192,000 (N) ‘12 JD 1770NT, 24R30”, liq. fert. ..........................$149,900 (B) ‘07 JD DB40, 24R20”, tracks ................................$124,900 (B) ‘15 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30” ................................$121,900 (N) ‘12 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30” ................................$109,900 (N) ‘15 JD 1990 CCS, 40’, 15” spacing ......................$102,000 (OW) ‘11 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30” ..............................$89,900 (N) ‘07 White 8524 CCS, 24R30” ..................................$88,900 (N) ‘08 CIH 1250 CCS, 24R30” ......................................$84,900 (OS) ‘08 JD 1790 CCS, 23 split row ..............................$79,900 (OW) ‘98 JD 1750, 8R30”, dry fert. ................................$24,900

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

(N) ‘14 JD 9510R, 629 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$299,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8370R, 466 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$289,900 (N) ‘15 JD 8370R, 486 hrs., IVT, ILS ............................$289,900 ‘14 JD 4940, 592 Hrs., Dry Box, (OW) ‘15 JD 8370R, 512 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$289,900 CPO ..................................$274,900 (B) ‘15 JD 8370R, 516 hrs., IVT, ILS ............................$284,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8345R, 491 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$274,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8320R, 350 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$269,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8320R, 371 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$269,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8345R, 778 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$267,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 8345R, 882 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$249,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 1157 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$239,900 (N) ‘14 JD 8320R, 944 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ..........$239,900 (H) ‘14 JD 8320R, 920 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..........$229,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8295R, 737 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty........$229,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8295R, 600 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty........$214,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8295R, 1001 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty......$199,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 6150R, 627 hrs., IVT, Loader Ready ......$138,900 ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 Hrs., 100’ Boom, (B) ‘15 JD 6150R, 342 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warranty ..$124,900 15” Spacing........................$159,900 (B) ‘15 JD 6150R, 379 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warranty ..$124,900 (B) ‘15 JD 6150R, 394 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warranty ..$124,900 (B) ‘15 JD 6150R, 396 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warranty ..$124,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 5100E, 208 hrs., MFWD, cab....................$44,900

(N) ‘15 JD 8320R, 223 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..........$282,500 (N) ‘14 JD 8360R, 338 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ..........$269,500 (OS) ‘14 JD 8320R, 100 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ........$263,500 (N) ‘15 JD 8270R, 157 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..........$249,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 735 hrs., PS, 480/50’s ................$229,900 (B) ‘13 JD 8260R, 402 hrs., PS, Ext.Warranty ............$202,900 (N) ‘15 JD 8270R, 250 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..........$218,000 (N) ‘15 JD 7270R, 250 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ..........$209,500 (OS) ‘14 JD 7270R, 444 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ........$209,500 (OS) ‘14 JD 7210R, 250 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ........$179,900 (OW) '10 JD 8245R, 1786 hrs, IVT, ILS........................$179,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 950 hrs., PS, front duals ............$169,900 (OS) ‘14 CIH Mag. 260, 1163 hrs. ..............................$167,500 (OS) ‘08 JD 8430, 1526 hrs., PS ..................................$165,000 (OW) ‘10 JD 8245R, 2065 hrs., IVT..............................$162,500 (OS) ‘14 CIH 235, 214 hrs., PS ....................................$160,000 (N) ’15 JD 6150R, 150 hrs, AQ, loader ........................$155,000 (H) ‘13 JD 6170R, 568 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ..........$142,900 (H) ‘06 JD 8130R, 4742 hrs., 540/1000 PTO ..............$112,500 (OS) ‘13 JD 6125R, 111 hrs., IVT ................................$108,900 (H) ’03 JD 8320, 3847 hrs, PS, AT ready ....................$105,500 (N) ‘01 JD 8310, 7307 hrs., 480/80R46’s ......................$85,000 (OW) '00 JD 8310, 6141 hrs., PS, MFWD......................$83,500 (N) ‘15 JD 6130D, 350 hrs., MFWD ..............................$64,000 (N) ‘93 JD 7800, 4600 hrs., 2WD, loader ......................$56,500 (B) ‘13 JD 5085M, 460 hrs., power reverser ................$53,900 (B) ‘09 JD 5105M, 1600 hrs., loader..............................$52,500 (OW) ‘03 Agco RT130, 5290 hrs., MFWD, PS ..............$49,900 (N) ‘94 JD 7700, 4460 hrs., 2WD, loader ......................$47,500 (N) '92 JD 4560, 4733 hrs., 2WD, PS ............................$43,500 (B) JD 5085M, 133 hrs., PS ............................................$42,900 (OS) ‘14 JD 5065E, 60 hrs., MFWD ..............................$29,500

‘11 CH 200, 50.5’, 4-Bar Harrow, Low Acres............................$49,900

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

(OS) ‘09 JD 9330, 2203 hrs., PTO ..............................$189,900 (OS) ‘05 JD 9620, 2119 hrs., 800/70R38’s, duals ......$175,000 (OW) ‘07 JD 9620, 4092 hrs., PS ................................$169,900 (OS) ‘98 JD 9200, 5200 hrs., 620/42’s, AT Ready ........$84,500 (OW) ‘97 JD 9400, 7138 hrs., 710/70R38’s ..................$79,900 Was: NOW: ‘02 JD 9650STS, 1942 Sep. Hrs. ............$95,000 ......$59,900 (N) ‘97 CIH 9350, 3365 hrs. ............................................$58,500 ‘04 JD 9760STS, 2000 Sep. Hrs. ..........$132,500 ......$84,900 Track Tractors ‘05 JD 9660STS, 1325 Sep. Hrs. ..........$160,000 ......$98,900 (N) ‘15 JD 9570RT, 259 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$397,500 ‘08 JD 608, 8R30”, Chopping ..................$56,900 ......$34,900 (OW) ’15 JD 9470RT, 210 hrs, Ext. Warranty..............$354,900 ‘08 JD 612, 12R20”, Chopping ................$74,900 ......$61,900 (N) ‘13 JD 9460RT, 537 hrs., 1000 PTO ......................$297,500 ‘08 JD 608, 8R30”, Chopping ..................$39,900 ......$29,900 (OW) ’15 JD 8345RT, 586 hrs, 18” tracks ..................$279,900 ‘07 JD 635F Platform, 35’ Full Finger ....$26,500 ......$14,900 (OW) ‘11 CIH 550 Quad, 2249 hrs., PTO ....................$277,900 ‘14 JD 8295R, 1001 Hrs., PS, (OW) ‘13 JD 8310RT, 430 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ..........$249,900 PRAYERS Ext. Warranty ..................$199,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630T, 2094 hrs. ........................................$244,900 Was: NOW: (OW) ‘09 JD 9630T, 1737 hrs.......................................$239,900 ‘12 JD 4940, 1682 Hrs., 90’ Boom SS Tank (H) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1695 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ............$235,900 ............................................................$242,750....$169,900 (B) ‘11 JD 8310RT, 1928 hrs., PS, 25” tracks ............$195,000 ‘12 Ag-Chem RG1100, 1006 Hrs., (H) ‘05 JD 9620T, 3213 hrs. ........................................$134,900 90’ Boom ............................................$205,000....$149,900

– • YEAR END SPECIALS • – COMBINES / HEADS

TILLAGE

(OW) Owatonna, MN

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

(N) Northwood, IA

Swine

065 Swine

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

Compart's total program features superior boars & open gilts documented by BLUP technology. Duroc, York, Landrace & F1 lines. Terminal boars offer leanness, muscle, growth. Maternal gilts & boars are productive, lean, durable. All are stress free & PRRS free. Semen also available through Elite Genes A.I. Make 'em Grow! Comparts Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: 877-441-2627

065

FOR SALE: Spot, Duroc, & Chester White boars & gilts. (507)-456-7746 Pets & Supplies

070

FOR SALE: Blue Heeler pups $50/ea. Write: 21395 Cty Hwy N, Kendall, WI 54638 Trucks & Trailers

084

FOR SALE: 2016 Neville built alum grain trailers, 38.5' with outside alum FOR SALE: Hamp & wheels, $27,000 FET incl. Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts, Call 218-791-3400 320-598-3790

HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL?

WANTED

DAMAGED GRAIN

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

STATE-WIDE We pay top dollar for your damaged grain. We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains. Trucks and Vacs available. Immediate response anywhere. SAVE NOW!! – 2016 Early Order Program Lowest Prices Of The Year For New Geringhoff Cornheads

CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY

PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642

USED DELUX DRYERS DELUX 10’ MODEL 2515, LP/NG, 1 PH, 300 BPH DELUX 15’ MODEL 7040, LP/NG, 3 PH, 700 BPH DELUX 20’ MODEL 6030, LP/NG, 3 PH, 600 BPH DELUX 30’ MODEL 7545, LP/NG, 3 PH, 900 BPH

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

USED DRYERS ‘94 FARM FANS 2140A, SS SCREENS, LP, 3 PH KANSUN 1025 215, LP, 1 PH BEHLEN 380, 1 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM BEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM

USED RECEIVING DRAG HUTCH MODEL 50 1409 Silver Street E. Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3726 massopelectric.com

(800) 657-4665 • (507) 345-4523 theland@TheLandOnline.com • www.TheLandOnline.com

Trucks & Trailers

084

Miscellaneous

090

One call does it all! With one phone call, you can place your classified ad in The Land, Farm News, AND The Country Today. Call The Land for more info @ 507-345-4523 • 800-6574665. WANT MORE READERS TO SEE YOUR AD?? Expand your coverage area! The Land has teamed up with Farm News, and The Country Today so you can do just that! Place a classified ad in The Land and have the option of placing it in these papers as well. More readers = better results! Call The Land for more information. 507-3454523 • 800-657-4665

Or you can mail in your ad copy with a check to

THE LAND

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

REINKE IRRIGATION Sales & Service New & Used For your irrigation needs 888-830-7757 or 507-766-9590

Miscellaneous

090

Winpower Sales & Service Reliable Power Solutions Since 1925 PTO & automatic Emergency Electric Generators. New & Used Rich Opsata-Distributor 800-343-9376

Classified Ad Deadline is Noon on Monday TRACK TRACTORS

AVOCA SPRAY SERVICE GREAT – EASY TO FIND NEW LOCATION HWY. 59 N • Slayton, MN We are dealers for Top Air, Sprayer Specialties, Gregson Sprayers, new & used on hand Wheathart, Westfield, FarmKing, Brandt Vacs & Balzer Equip. • We have NEW Balzer stalk choppers on hand • Truckload prices on NEW Westfield augers, Brandt grain vacs, Batch belts.

NEW SPRAYERS Gregson 1000 gal., 60’ boom............................................................................$20,000

USED SPRAYERS Top Air 1600 gal., 120’ boom ............................................................................$55,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 132’ boom ............................................................................$53,000 (2) Top Air 1600 gal., 120’ boom ......................................................................$33,000 Broyhill 1500 gal., 90’ boom ..............................................................................$29,500 Brandt 1600 gal., 90’ boom ..............................................................................$29,000 Schaben 1600 gal., 90’ boom ..........................................................................$22,000 Sprayer Specialties 1250 gal., 90’ boom ..........................................................$18,000 Sprayer Specialties 1250 gal., 80’ boom ..........................................................$18,000 Sprayer Specialties 1000 gal., 60’ boom ..........................................................$16,000 Red Ball 670, 1200 gal., 90’ boom ....................................................................$19,000 Gregson 1000 gal., 90’ boom ............................................................................$18,000 Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ X-fold boom ....................................................................$17,000 Red Ball 670, 1200 gal., 90’ boom (Choice of 2) ..............................................$17,000 Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ X-fold boom ....................................................................$16,000 Sprayer Specialties XLRD, 1250 gal., 90’ boom................................................$15,000 Spraymaster 1000 gal., 80’ boom ....................................................................$14,000 Sprayer Specialties 1000 gal., 80’ boom ..........................................................$14,000 Red Ball 680, 1000 gal., 90’ boom, (Choice of 2) ............................................$13,000 Great Plains 1000 gal., 80’ Top Air X-fold boom ..............................................$12,500 Hardi 1000 gal., 66’ hyd. fold booms ................................................................$12,500 Top Air 1100 gal., 60’ X-fold boom ....................................................................$10,500 Fast 1500 gal., 3-wheel cart, Big-Wheel, 60’ boom..........................................$10,000 Sprayer Specialties 1000 gal., 60’ boom ............................................................$9,500 Application Specialties 1000 gal., 60’ boom ......................................................$8,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 90’ boom ..........................................................................$6,800 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 72’ boom, tandem ............................................................$6,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 90’ boom, tandem ............................................................$6,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 80’ NYB boom ..................................................................$6,000 Blumhardt 750 gal., 90’ boom, tandem ..............................................................$6,000 Demco 1000 gal., 60’ X-fold boom, tandem ......................................................$6,000 Top Air 750 gal., 60’ X-fold boom........................................................................$6,000 Bestway 750 gal., 60’ X-fold boom ....................................................................$5,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal.. 60’ boom ..........................................................................$5,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 60’ hyd. fold boom ............................................................$5,500 Bestway 500 gal., 60’ X-fold boom ....................................................................$5,000 Hardi 500 gal., 60’ boom ....................................................................................$5,000 Pleasure Products 12,300 gal., 90’ boom, tandem ............................................$4,500 Top Air 500 gal. ....................................................................................................$4,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 60’ boom ..........................................................................$4,000 Demco 500 gal., 45’ boom ..................................................................................$3,500 Home Made 750 gal., Big-Wheel, AgChem boom ..............................................$3,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 60’ boom, tandem ............................................................$3,500 Home Made 500 gal. round tank, 60’ Demco boom, tandem ..........................$3,500 Bestway 500 gal., 60’ boom ..............................................................................$3,000 Blumhardt 500 gal., 60’ boom ............................................................................$2,500 Demco 500 gal., 60’ boom ..................................................................................$2,500 Top Air 500 gal., 60’ Blumhardt boom ................................................................$2,500 500 gal. Big-Wheel pull-between ........................................................................$2,500 Demco 600 gal., 60’ boom ..................................................................................$2,500 Demco pull-between, 60’ ....................................................................................$2,000 Demco 500 gal., 3-wheel 45’ boom....................................................................$2,000 Kuker 500 gal., 45’ boom, single wheel ..............................................................$1,500

SNOWBLOWERS (2) New HitchDoc 10’..........................................................................................$13,500 (2) New HitchDoc 9’ triple auger........................................................................$12,100 Used HitchDoc 9’ ................................................................................................$10,500 Used HitchDoc 9’ ................................................................................................$10,000 Used Flair 9’ ........................................................................................................$9,500 New Farm King 10’ ..............................................................................................$8,300 New SB Select 9’..................................................................................................$7,920 New HitchDoc 8’ ..................................................................................................$7,350 Used Inland 9’ ......................................................................................................$6,500 Used Farm King 9’................................................................................................$6,500 Used Farm King 9’................................................................................................$6,000 New HitchDoc 6’ front mount ..............................................................................$5,800 Used Schweiss 9’ ................................................................................................$5,500 New Farm King 8’ ................................................................................................$4,200 Used Lorenz 8’ ....................................................................................................$3,570 New Farm King 7’ ................................................................................................$3,570 Used Schweiss 8’ ................................................................................................$2,200 Used Buhler 7’ ......................................................................................................$2,000 (3) Used Farm King (Choice) ..............................................................................$2,000 Used Schweiss 8’ ................................................................................................$1,500 Used Schulte 8’ ....................................................................................................$1,500 Used Lundell 8’ ........................................................................................................$800

Planter Kits On Hand! Ph. 800-653-2676 or 507-335-7830 Fax: 507-335-7808 • Mobile: 507-227-6728

‘15 Challenger 765D, 210 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 6 hyd. valves ......$190,000 ‘13 Challenger MT 765D, 726 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., front wgts. ......................................................$180,000 ‘04 Challenger 765, 4598 hrs., 18” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, front wgts. ............$78,000 ‘10 Challenger 7656, 2866 hrs., 3 pt., PTO, 18” tracks, 4 hyd., EZee-Steer 500 Auto Guidance ........................................$120,000 ‘12 JD 9560RT, 1250 hrs., 30” tracks, 4 hyd. front wgts. ..........................$210,000 ‘08 JD 9630T, 2483 hrs., 1000 PTO, 36” tracks, 4 hyd. valves, front wgts. ..$155,000

4WD TRACTORS ‘12 JD 9560R, 1088 hrs., 4 hyd., 800x38” duals ..............................................$205,000 ‘14 JD 9560R, 963 hrs., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., Hi-Flow, 800x38 tires & duals ........$239,000 ‘13 JD 9560R, 685 hrs., 5 hyd., Hi-Flow, HID lights, wheel wgts., 800x38” tires & duals, Ext. Power Train Warranty - 6/2/17 or 2000 hrs. ..................................$229,000 ‘12 JD 9560R, 921 hrs., HID lights, 4 hyd., Michelin 800x38” tires & duals ......$225,000 ‘13 JD 9460R, 1377 hrs., 1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, 5 hyd. valves, Hi-Flow, 620x42” tires ......................................................$220,000 ‘13 JD 9460R, 336 hrs., 24-spd. trans., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd. valves, stand & pump, 710x42” tires & duals ....................$192,000 ‘13 JD 9410R, 640 hrs., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, 480x50 tires & duals ....$210,000 ‘12 JD 9410R, 675 hrs., 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, 480x50 tires & duals ......................................................$219,000 ‘13 JD 9360R, 290 hrs., 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., Hi-flow, 480x46” tires & duals ......................................................$199,000 ‘12 JD 9410R, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., HID lights, 520x46 tires & duals ....$179,000 ‘13 CIH 550, 235 hrs., Lux. cab, 1000 PTO, 6 hyd., Hi-flow, HID lights, 800x38 tires & duals ..........................................$225,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 366 hrs., 1000 PTO, 6 hyd., big pump, 480x50 tires & duals ....$195,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 320 hrs., 4 hyd., big pump, 520x46 tires & duals ......................$185,000 ‘02 CIH 425, 3465 hrs., 12-spd. manual trans., 4 hyd., 710x38 tires & duals $95,000 ’09 Versatile 485, 1704 hrs., gear drive, 12-spd., 4 hyd., front & rear wgts., 800x38 tires & duals ..................................$140,000 ‘13 NH T9.615, 634 hrs., 4 hyd., Hi-flow, 800x38 tires & duals, full auto steer ......................................................$200,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS ‘13 JD 6190R, 765 hrs., IVT trans., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x46 tires & duals ..............................................$115,000 ‘10 JD 8270R, 3888 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x46 tires & duals ........$109,000 ‘04 JD 8120, 5083 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 520x42 tires & duals ............$78,000 ‘12 CIH 315, 481 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 480x50 tires & duals ......................................................$149,000

‘13 CIH 290, 1249 hrs., Lux. cab, cab susp., 18-spd. PS, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., Hi-flow, 480x50 rears & duals, 480x34 fronts & duals, front wgts. ............$135,000 ‘12 CIH 290, 434 hrs., PT, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, front duals, 480x50 rear duals ......................................$149,000 ‘12 CIH 260, 1784 hrs., Deluxe cab, 19-spd. PS, susp. front axle, 3 pt., 4 hyd., Hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50 rear tires & duals, 14 front wgts. ................................$115,000 ‘13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 420x46 tires & duals ..............................................$129,000 ‘03 CIH MX210, 5550 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 380x46 tires & duals ............$63,000 ‘11 NH T8.330, 2155 hrs., Lux. cab, Complete Auto Guidance System, 480x50 duals, front duals, 4 hyd., Hi-Flow ..$92,000

TILLAGE JD 512, 9-shank disc ripper ..............$15,000

COMBINES ‘09 JD 9670, 1842 eng./1181 sep. hrs., CM, chopper, extended wear ..........$110,000 ‘11 JD 9670, 1116 eng./736 sep. hrs., CM, chopper, 20.8x38 tires & duals ......$149,000 ‘10 JD 9870, 1500 eng./1220 sep. hrs., 5-spd. feederhouse, Pro-drive, chopper, 1250x32 single tires ......................$125,000 ‘00 JD 9650TS, 3611 eng./2645 sep. hrs., chopper, 20.8x38 duals, Goood Combine ........................................................$57,000 ‘12 CIH 7230, 605 eng./434 sep. hrs., Lux. cab, rock trap, chopper, 520x42” duals ..............................................$185,000 ‘14 CIH 7130, 511 eng./399 sep. hrs., lateral tilt feeder, rock trap, chopper, power bin ext., 800x32 drive tires..$159,000 ‘12 CIH 8230, 4WD, 969 eng./777 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, power topper ..$195,000 ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, 520x42 duals ..$165,000 ‘09 CIH 7088, 1193 eng./895 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, 30.5x32 singles$129,000 ‘10 CIH 9120, 4x4, 859 eng./615 sep. hrs., field tracker, chopper, extended wear, HID lights, 620x42 tires & duals ....$162,500 ‘13 Challenger 560C, 489 eng./278 sep. hrs., (Has ATI Track System), 36” belts, 4WD, chopper, lateral tilt, HID lights........$189,000 ‘09 NH CR9060, 2400 eng./1800 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, 520x42 tires & duals ........................................................$79,000 ‘08 NH 9060, 4x4, 1786 eng./1332 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, 620x42 duals ....$95,000 ‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, chaff spreader, air compressor, 520x42 tires & duals ..$65,000

COMBINE HEADS ‘05 Geringhoff 830 roto disc, 8R30” ..$25,000 ‘10 NH 98D, 8R30” cornhead ............$24,500 ‘09 NH 74C, 35’ flex head ..................$14,500 ‘08 CIH 3408, 8R30”, hyd. deck plates ........................................................$23,000 ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head................$12,500 ‘07 Geringhoff roto disc head, 16R22”, for JD ..............................................$29,000

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

763-689-1179

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

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

It’s now easier than ever to place a Classified Ad. We can take your ad right over the phone when you use your

090

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

PICK UP THE PHONE TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD

Miscellaneous

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

DRAINAGE FOR SALE: Ford 7.3 diesel PARMA PUMPS New pumps & engines, transmissions & parts, new & used w/ serparts on hand. Call Minvice. 320-583-0881 nesota's largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320974-8990 Cell – 320-212-5336 Miscellaneous 090

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

We have Quad Trac & Combine Tracks - In-Stock

Ag Track ------------Part # 84140100 ..........$6,720 Scraper Track ----Part # 87734601 ..........$8,385 36” Ag Track ------Part # 87734600 ........ $9,724

‘14 CIH 7230, 530 eng./410 sep. hrs., leather seat, HID lites, Loaded! $229,900

‘15 CIH 8240, Lux. cab, auto guide, HID lites ....................................$295,000

‘14 CIH 9230, Track, 710 eng. hrs., RWA, Loaded ............................$327,500

‘11 CIH Magnum 290, 1221 hrs., Lux. cab, susp. front axle ........$129,900

CIH Farmall 105C, power shuttle, 90 PTO hp. ..................................$47,900

‘10 CIH Steiger 535Q, 2500 hrs., Lux. cab, 36” tracks, auto guide ......$199,900

Steiger Tiger, “Rebuilt” - MUST SEE! New Tires ....................................$89,000

‘15 CIH Steiger 580, susp. Lux. cab, PTO, full auto guide ..................$275,000

‘97 Cat 75D, 330 hp., 9524 hrs. ......................................................$39,900

‘06 Cat 765B, 3365 hrs. ......................................................$79,900

‘12 CIH Tigermate 200, 46’, 4 bar harrow ..........................................$45,900

2014 Case 580SN Extend-A-Hoe, 4WD, pilot controls................................$78,500

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

Prices good while supplies last. Ask our Service Dept. about installation & alignment

L EASE O PPOR TUNITIES Three-Year ‘Walk Away’ Leases

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

•‘15 Steiger 580 Wheel • 300 hrs./yr. - $63.00/hr. Full Pro 700 auto guide, susp. cab, PTO, HID lites

• 600 hrs./yr. - $39.43/hr.

Interest Free • Call For Details

Interest Waiver Available Thru Case Credit* • Call For Details

‘14 Case 580SN, Extend-A-Hoe Backhoe, 272 hrs., pilot controls, cab, A/C, loader ................$78,500 ‘11 CIH Magnum 290, 700 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer, HD drawbary, high cap. hyd. pump, susp. front axle, 360 HID lites ....................................................................................................$129,900 ‘13 CIH Magnum 260, 762 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites ................................................................................................................................$129,900 ‘15 CIH Puma 165, MFD, powershift, cab, CIH 765 loader w/grapple ..................................COMING IN ‘14 CIH Puma 145, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader ......................................................$109,900 ‘14 CIH Maxxum 125, MFD, 291 hrs., cab ....................................................................................$72,000 ‘15 CIH Farmall 105C, 29 hrs., Dlx. cab w/hi-vis panel, dual PTO, 12x12 power shuttle..........$47,900 ‘15 CIH Farmal 105C, 29 hrs., Dlx. cab w/hi-vis panel, dual PTO, 12x12 power shuttle................CALL ‘13 CIH Farmall 105C, 1100 hrs., MFD, cab w/loader ................................................................$37,700

COMBINE PLATFORMS & HEADS

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

USED 2WD TRACTORS

USED COMBINES ‘15 CIH 8240, 400 hrs., Luxury cab, HID lites, auto guide, folding unload auger, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED UNIT - Coming In After Season........................................................$289,900 ‘14 CIH 7230, 530 eng./410 sep. hrs., 520x42 duals, leather, HID lites, Loaded Corn/Bean Machine, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED UNIT - Coming In After Season........................................................$229,900 ‘13 CIH 9230, Tracks, RWA, 702 eng./610 sep. hrs., Luxury cab ..............................................$327,500

‘15 ‘14 ‘09 ‘11 ‘12 ‘10 ‘08 ‘04 ‘10 ‘09 ’15 ’14 ‘95 ‘03 ‘04

LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE thru Call For Details

CIH 4408, 8R30” chopping cornhead ......................................................................................$69,900 CIH 4408, 8R30” non chopping cornhead ..............................................................................$49,900 CIH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead ......................................................................................$29,900 Geringhoff, 8R chopping cornhead ........................................................................................$49,900 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ......................................................................................................$39,900 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ......................................................................................................$29,900 CIH 2208, 8R30”........................................................................................................................$28,500 CIH 2208, 8R30”........................................................................................................................$24,500 CIH 2020, 35’ platform..............................................................................................................$18,000 CIH 2020, 35’ platform w/Crary air reel ..................................................................................$23,900 CIH 3162, 40’ flex draper platform ..........................................................................................$69,900 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform ..........................................................................................$62,500 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ............................................................................................$9,900 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife ................................................................................................................$7,500 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard..........................................................................................$10,900

USED 4WD TRACTORS Interest Waiver or Low Rates Available* • Call For Details ‘15 CIH Steiger 580, 358 hrs., 710/70R42 tires, Lux. susp. cab, PTO, HID lites, Full Pro 700 auto steer......................................................................................................................................$275,000 ‘10 CIH Steiger 535Q, 2500 hrs., Lux. cab, Trimple auto guide................................................$199,900 Steiger Tiger, 525 hp. Cummins eng., Allison auto. trans., Like New 520/85R42 Triples ..........$89,000 Cat 765B, 3365 hrs., 3 pt., PTO, 265 PTO hp. ..............................................................................$79,900 ‘97 Cat 75D, 9524 hrs., 330 hp. ......................................................................................................$39,900 CIH 9170, powershift, 5861 hrs., Like New 24.5x32 tires ..............................................................$39,900

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

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

Paul

www.matejcek.com

Blake

Herb

FOR YOUR 2016 SUBSCRIPTION CARD IN AN UPCOMING JANUARY ISSUE OF

THE LAND. COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR CARD IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED

SAVE THE DATES! MN AG EXPO 2016 JANUARY 27 - 28, 2016 VERIZON CIVIC CENTER MANKATO, MN

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

WATCH

AND YOU ARE ALL SET FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF WONDERFUL READING!

USED TRACTORS

- • - Deer Hunting Special - • ON SELECT JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT ‘08 JD 3710, 10-btm. Plow, Nice ....Was $30,000 ‘12 JD 3710, 10-btm. Plow............Was $48,000 ‘09 JD 1790, 24-20 w/Liquid, 20-20 e-set, loaded ........................................Was $92,000 JD 1780, 24-20 w/Fert., Ins., 20-20, 3-bu. boxes ........................................Was $38,500

NOW $23,000 NOW $41,000 NOW $82,000 NOW $32,000

TILLAGE Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ..................CALL Sunflower 4233-19 w/3-bar harrow................CALL ‘09 Wilrich QX2, 55.5’ w/basket ................$48,500 ‘01 Wilrich Excel 36’ FC w/3 bar ..............$24,500 (2) DMI 530B’s ................................................CALL ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom ............................$48,000 ‘08 JD 3710, 10 bottom ............................$30,000 ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar ........................$35,500 JD 2210, 31.5’ FC w/3 bar ........................$27,900

SKIDSTEERS

COMBINES

SOLD

NEW Fantini Chopping CH ............................CALL Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 Chopping CH ..........CALL ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ........................$210,000 ‘01 Gleaner R72, Just Thru Shop..............$95,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ......................................$115,000 ‘02 Gleaner R62 ........................................COMING

HAY TOOLS New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand

JD 4450, MFWD..............$36,900

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 REM 2700, Rental ..........................................CALL Unverferth 8000 Grain Cart ............................CALL Pre-owned Snowblowers, 7’-9’ ......................CALL Pre-owned Sprayers ......................................CALL

SOLD SOLD

SPECIALS – On All Equipment –

and “Low Rate Financing Available”

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN

Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00, Sat. 7:30-Noon www.smithsmillimp.com

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Bobcat S650 w/575 hrs. ............................$35,900 NEW NH Skidsteers – On Hand ....................CALL ‘11 NH L230, Loaded ......................................CALL

PLANTERS NEW White Planters........................................CALL ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded ....................$92,000 White 6122, 12-30 ......................................$14,900 White 6100, 12-30 w/twin row ..................$15,000 ‘09 JD 1790, 24-20” w/liq. Esets 20-20 ....$92,000 JD 1780, 24-20, 3 bus., res 20-20 ............$38,500

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

NEW NH Boomer 37, w/loader ......................CALL NEW NH T9.645, w/Smart Trac ......................CALL NEW NH T9.505, 4WD ....................................CALL NEW NH T8.320, FWA ....................................CALL -SOLDNEW NH T4.105, w/loader ..............................CALL NEW Massey 4610, FWA, w/loader................CALL NEW Massey 1736, w/loader ........................CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ................................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ................................CALL NEW Versatile 260, FWA ................................CALL ‘97 NH 8970, FWA......................................$63,900 NH 946, 4WD..............................................$34,500 ‘12 NH T9.560, 4WD ................................$210,000 NH TV6070 bi-directional ..........................$84,000 ‘12 Versatile 280 w/F&R duals, 760 hrs. $125,000 ‘12 Cat MT945C, 480 hrs. ......................$235,000

This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondents Tim King (story) and Jan King (photo)

No library card needed L

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

<< www.TheLandOnline.com >>

THE LAND, JANUARY 1, 2016

McMurray residence, Long Prairie, Minn.

ast Father’s Day 85-year old Long Prairie resident Chuck McMurray received an unusual gift from his son Brian. The wooden box had a rainproof roof, two shelves, and a door with glass in it. Those are the basic requirements for a Little Free Library. Once Chuck and Brian had it mounted on a post near the sidewalk and Chuck had filled it with books, that’s exactly what they had. That day Chuck and Alice McMurray, who have lived in their Lake Street home for half a century, joined an estimated 25,000 other Little Free Library Stewards around the world. The idea of the legion of Stewards is simple but grand. Literacy, community, and friendship can all be increased by the simple act of offering a free book to a neighbor or a passing stranger. If that person wants to leave a book in an exchange they are welcome to do so. “They aren’t required to leave a book,” Alice says. The McMurrays, who enjoy a wide range of books, join LFL Stewards in Monticello, Faribault, Mankato, Winona, Northfield, and numerous other towns across the region. Many of the Stewards are, like the McMurrays, retired. But in Clear Lake, Iowa, Nick Chizek built one as part of his quest to become an Eagle Scout. Clear Lake Library Director, Jean Casey, supported young Chizek’s efforts. When she was asked about the possibility of book theft from the Little Free Libraries she paused and then said: “You can’t steal a free book, so we just don’t worry about that.” Librarians have embraced the concept because it increases access to books. In Clay County, in northwestern Minnesota, the Lake Agassiz Regional Library System co-sponsored an LFL architecture project during the summer of 2015. The McMurrays library drew visitors throughout the summer of 2015. “Whenever I saw someone I knew I would go out and talk to them,” Alice said. “A friend of mine really enjoyed the science fiction titles that he found,” Chuck said. “He left some books too.” Chuck says he’s also found some very interesting titles in the library and has enjoyed reading them. “We’ve found some really nice books for our nine great grandchildren as well,” Alice said. With the onset of cold and damp weather, the McMurrays temporarily closed their Little Free Library. “We found that the covers of the paperbacks curled in the cold weather,” Chuck said. You can learn more at littlefreelibrary.org. ❖

Do you have a Back Roads story suggestion? E-mail editor@TheLandOnline.com or write to Editor, The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002.