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Trade with cash-only Cuba won’t work without credit America’s counter-culture had its Summer of Love in 1969 and baseball its Home Run Summer in 1998. U.S. farm and checkoff groups will have their Cuban Junket Summer in 2016. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack guaranteed it when, on March
21, he gave the green light to “22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs” — federally-chartered commodity checkoffs — and “18 Marketing Order” organizations, “to conduct authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba.”
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Vilsack switched on the green light from (where else) Cuba, where he spent three days peddling American farm goods and food to the island nation of 11 million people. FARM & FOOD FILE By Alan Guebert It was, and will be, a tough sell. The average Cuban earns slightly more than $20 per month, well under the price of one rib-eye steak 90 miles away in Key West. Worse, Cuba is a cash-only customer. No cash means no sale because, by law, Cuba has no credit here to buy ag goods. That’s been the deal since Congress lifted a corner of the blanket Cuba trade embargo 15 years ago with the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. Given the opening, however, “… U.S. agricultural exporters quickly established a foothold…” noted an October 2015 Congressional Research Service report. In fact, U.S. ag exports to Cuba rose from $5 million in 2001 to $685 million in 2008 in “the aftermath of several hurricanes and tropical storms,” the CRS reported. In relative terms, however, those 2008 sales represented only “0.65 percent of total U.S. agricultural exports of $114.8 billion that year,” CRS figured. And that was the high-water mark. Since then, U.S. ag exports to Cuba have dropped faster than Fidel’s blood pressure. Last year, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data, American ag sales to Cuba hit $149 million, the lowest level since 2002. A big reason for the big drop, complain American exporters and ag groups, is the no cash-no deal terms imposed by the 2000 TSRA. Any credit the poor nation (its Gross Domestic Product is equal to that of Sri Lanka) might use to purchase U.S. goods must come from third party sources. That step, claim pro-trade groups like the U.S. Ag Coalition for Cuba, delivers Cuba’s food business to competitors
Any credit the poor nation (its Gross Domestic Product is equal to that of Sri Lanka) might use to purchase U.S. goods must come from third party sources. like the European Union, Brazil, China and Vietnam. Ending the U.S.-Cuba trade embargo completely (and with it the no-credit rule) would reignite U.S. sales to the island nation, they say. If true, though, those sales would not lift U.S. prices much because the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates total Cuban ag imports have averaged between $1.4 billion and $1.9 billion each year since 2010. By contrast, the U.S. sold more than $26 billion in ag goods to China alone in fiscal 2015, or about 15 times more than the entire Cuban ag import market. As such, even if the United States completely ditches its trade embargo; allows Cuba to go shopping on credit; and American farmers and ranchers gain the entire Cuban ag import market for themselves; (all very remote possibilities on their own, let alone collectively) U.S. ag exports would rise by 1.5 percent or less in the coming year. Yep, that’s what all the red-hot Cuba chatter is about: an almost imperceptible increase in ag exports. But that tiny, hoped-for increase reaffirms the essential American belief that U.S. farmers and ranchers must “feed the world.” Even though U.S. taxpayers feed one out of every six Americans through domestic food programs and underwrite key elements of federal farm programs too. That reality however, won’t stop the Cuba junkets this summer. The checkoff-funded farm and ranch groups after all, have already been everywhere else. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. ❖
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Rare French draft horse coming to Horse Expo If you go What: Ben Hur de Bernaville will be stabled in the horse barn at Minnesota Horse Expo 2016 When: April 22-23, April 24 Events: Ben Hur will be presented in the daily Stallion Reviews and April 22 and 23 Breed Demonstrations. Another Boulonnais horse will be in Parade of Breeds. Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul Cost: Daily admission is $11 for adults 13-61; $7 for seniors 62-plus and youth ages 6-12; free for children under 5 Details: www.mnhorseexpo.org
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reported Gennrich. “They really took a huge hit but most of the war was fought over there Submitted on those breeding grounds. Very few breeders were able to save their Lynn Gennrich is bringing Ben Hur de Bernaville to the Minnesota horses,” said Gennrich. Horse Expo 2016 at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Today, Boulonnais colts are slaughThe breeders took her seriously and invited her to see their horses. With her host, they traveled across tered for meat. They are considered the highest the French countryside where they found barns off quality of any horse meat. side lanes, past pastures and behind cow barns. “In France and Belgium, it’s acceptable to eat “They’re not readily able to be seen just by driving horses because they are livestock,” said Gennrich. around in the countryside,” said Gennrich. Gennrich fell in love with the breed when she got During the early 1900s, the Boulonnais were popu- a coffee table book of horse breeds 25 years ago. lar in France and imported in large numbers to the “There is no breed of horse anywhere in the world United States, according to the North American that’s built like a Boulonnais,” said Gennrich. Boulonnais Association. Prior to World War I and II, Visit Facebook.com/North American Boulonnais there were 600,000 of the breed, but by the time the Association. ❖ world wars were over, less than 1,000 remained,
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By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor Meet Ben Hur de Bernaville, a Boulonnais draft horse that came from northern France, at the Minnesota Horse Expo 2016. The expo is April 22-24 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. The Boulonnais is a draft horse breed; only about 1,000 remain in France’s Boulonnais region. In April 2015, Lynn Gennrich of Deerfield, Wisc., traveled to France in search of the Boulonnais. Through an internet trail, she connected with a man who offered to introduce her to French Boulonnais breeders. On that trip, Gennrich found Ben Hur de Bernaville, a stallion born in 2011. Gennrich also found a mare named Caline for a stateside friend. Before being shipped to the United States, Caline was bred to a stallion named Oslo 85. Ben Hur and Caline were brought to the United States in July. Gennrich returned in September for the stallion inspections and purchased three more of the breed and when the mare foals at the end of April, there will be all of six Boulannais in the United States. The breed has large bones, a short back and beautiful hip, yet they are very elegant, explained Gennrich. While they have a massive neck and shoulders, the breed has a head of refinement with small mobile ears. And Ben Hur de Bernaville is a magnificent, noble animal that represents the breed well. “He looks like he’s a carved marble statue that’s now alive,” said Gennrich. Ben Hur has a shine to his coat that makes him sparkle in the sunshine. The breed has a natural pose in which they stand up tall and look around. “People say ‘Oh my God, he is gorgeous.’ There is not a single flaw on that horse,” said Gennrich. “He’s breathtaking to look at.” Bonjour Gennrich’s first trip to France was an adventure. After landing in Paris, Gennrich boarded a train to Bologne-sur-Mer, a coastal town overlooking the English Channel. The train station was outside of town and her contact, who she had never met in person but who planned to pick her up from the station, wasn’t there. He called to say “My horses are loose and I’m chasing them down.” “Nobody spoke English. I was alone,” said Gennrich. The two connected later that day. The next morning they went to look at stallions and breeders. When she touched a Boulonnais stallion for the first time, she cried. “I can’t believe I’m standing here in France touching a Boulonnais. I had tears running down my face,” said Gennrich. Gennrich convinced the breeder that she wasn’t a “crazy American.” “They didn’t think anybody outside their region cared about their horses, let alone would show up,” said Gennrich.
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Minnesota Horse Expo coming April 22-24 The Minnesota State Fairgrounds opens to the 34th annual Minnesota Horse Expo for everyone who enjoys horses on Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24. Some 750 vendor booth spaces packed with gear, horse association information, trailers, riding, showing and work apparel, equine supplies and more for horse and owner will fill six fair buildings
and flow outside to space along Judson Avenue. The Minnesota 4-H Horse Project volunteers will help consign and sell thousands of items of tack, equipment and clothing at the Expo Tack Consignment Sale in the Dairy Building. A full range of tack fills the Dairy Building: Western and English saddles, bridles, bits, blankets, books, grooming supplies, show halters and more. Every one is welcome
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If you go What: Minnesota Horse Expo 2016 When: April 22-24 Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul Cost: $11 ages 13-61; $7 ages 6-12 and 62-plus; free for children 5 and younger Details: www.mnhorseexpo.org Contact: (877) 462-8758 to consign and buy. This year’s presenters include Guy McLean, Australian horseman and entertainer; Julie Goodnight, educator and host of Horse Master on RFD-TV; Anita Howe, gaited horse trainer and author of “Freedom to Gait”; Dale Myler, a leader in bit design and bitting application; Yvonne Barteau, dressage trainer, competitor, author of “Ride the Right Horse” and “The Dressage Horse Manifesto”; and Robert Eversole, owner and operator of the largest horse trail and horse camp guide in North America. Horses from approximately 50 breeds are expected to be on display in the Horse Barn and featured daily in the noon-time narrated Parade of Breeds in the Coliseum. Friday and Saturday afternoons provide longer demonstrations of each breed; with a review of Stallions at Expo in the AgStar Arena each day. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association performances have long been a favorite at the Minnesota Horse Expo with sell-out crowds. The three rodeo performances feature Barnes PRCA Rodeo stock, seven rodeo events plus Rider Kiesner, who entertains with the cowboy skills of trick roping, gun spinning and whip cracking. Roughstock events include saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and bull riding. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday (April 2223) and 3 p.m. Sunday (April 24) afternoon rodeos are in addition to Expo daily admission. Ticket prices range from $5 to $12. Tickets can be purchased on the Minnesota Horse Expo website and at the State Fairgrounds during the Expo. Come for the horses, vendors, clinicians and rodeos, then stay for the country music. Friday and Saturday nights, listen to live music outside the east side of the Horse Barn near Coasters from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Two Hicks and a Chick plays Friday and Dirt Road Dixie plays Saturday. Free horse, pony and wagon rides are available all three days of the Expo. The Minnesota Horse Council owns the Minnesota Horse Expo and uses profits from the event to further its committee work for the state’s horse industry. Daily Minnesota Horse Expo Admission tickets are $11 for ages 13-61; $7 for ages 6-12 and 62 plus. Children 5 and younger are free. Parking is free at Minnesota Horse Expo in State Fairground lots. Tickets for the PRCA Rodeos are in addition to daily Expo admission. For updated Horse Expo information and schedule visit www.mnhorseexpo.org or call (877) 462-8758. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Horse Expo. To learn more about the Minnesota Horse Council, visit www.mnhorsecouncil.org. ❖
Equestrian yoga coming to Minn. Horse Expo What: Equestrian yoga demonstration in the AgStar Arena When: 9:15 a.m. April 22 and 23 Where: Minnesota Horse Expo 2016, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul Cost: Expo daily admission is $11 for adults 13-61; $7 for seniors 62-plus and youth ages 6-12; free for children younger than 5 Details: www.mnhorseexpo.org
horse is telling us. Being aware of what they are doing and not reacting to it but rather consciously working with them is what we are striving to do,” said Seifert. “And when it works and we see riders successfully make these changes — well that is what makes this work so rewarding.” A typical Equinimity class begins with a yoga session by Seifert followed by a riding session with Lear. Seifert connects the yoga poses to equestrian positions. Seifert grew up raising Saddlebred horses on Iron Horse Farms. After a hiatus from horses he ran into the Lear family at an event and after one trip to the barn with his daughter, horses have become a regular part of their lives. As a yoga instructor Seifert calls on several traditions to help riders become more aware of how they interact with their horses and to help them improve their state of mind both in the saddle and in daily life. Seifert, of Excelsior, Minn., owns
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Equestrian yoga will be demonstrated April 22 and 23 at the Minnesota Horse Expo 2016 at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Equinimity founders Andrew Seifert and Jennefer Lear will introduce the idea of equestrian yoga, the breathing exercises, the gentle movement and equestrian-specific postures and how they look demonstrated on horseback. Equinimity was born of the idea that in order to get the best from riders it is important to look at the mindset of the rider and how it impacts the interaction with the horse. A calm mindset allows the rider to feel what is going on underneath them and sense what is happening and make adjustments to stay on task. In the show ring, yoga practice can help riders make a perfect pass in front of the judge; outside the show ring, yoga can help riders and horses have a better ride as well. “The idea of calming the mind and tuning into the body with yoga is what allows us to really listen to what our
breathing and focusing the mind are what is needed to become a successful rider,” said Lear. Lear, of Northfield, Minn., is also a Minnesota Saddle Horse Association Board member. She runs Lear Stables co-located in Stillwater, Minn., with Valiant Stables. Away from the barn, she spends time with her daughters and is a regular at Heartworks Yoga in Northfield where she is completing her teacher training certification. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Horse Expo. For the complete schedule, visit www.mnhorseexpo.org. To learn more about equestrian yoga, visit www.equinimity-yoga.com. ❖
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Equinimity founders Andrew Seifert (left) and Jennefer Lear (on horseback) are presenting equestrian yoga at the Minnesota Horse Expo 2016 at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. The expo is April 22-24.
Yogatiques yoga studio in Hopkins, Minn. He teaches there and at stables in the greater metro area. He also serves on the board of the Minnesota Saddle Horse Association. Lear was riding horses before she could walk. As part of the Lear Stables heritage she always has had horses in her life on a daily basis. With a background in education as well as being an American Riding Instructors Association certified instructor, Lear gently guides her riders to get the results they are after. A regular yogi herself she sees the marriage of riding and yoga as a natural fit. “There are a lot parallels between a yoga lesson and a riding lesson. Fine adjustments and lots of attention to
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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 April 8 – Tractor Parade – Randolph, Minn. – Randolph FFA’s tractor parade features about 100 tractors of very color, age and make to kick off spring planting – Contact (507) 645-4773, ext. 245 April 11 – Winter Dairy Series – Jordan, Minn. – University of Minnesota Extension-Scott County presents session on the impact of soil fertility on forage quality – Contact Allison Benson at (952) 466-5322 or abenson@co.carver.mn.us April 13 – Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference – Chaska, Minn. – Activate Her Conference will activate your leadership skills through an engaging day of learning and networking – Contact doris@sunriseag.net or (612)
414-7574 or www.womensagleadership.org April 15 – CFANS Classes without Quizzes – University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus – Keynote speaker on soils with breakout sessions on rural grocers, cows and technology, Midwestern hops and a Kids’ Edition that offers hands-on activities for K-6th grade on bees, backyard bugs and raptors – Contact Marsha Finn at (612) 6249957 or mfinn@umn.edu or visit www.fans.umn.edu April 16 – Natural Fibers on Antique Circular Sock Machines – St. Cloud, Minn. – Rocking Horse Farm presents workshop on using antique circular sock knitting machines to knit socks using natural fibers – Contact Carole Wurst at (320) 252-2996 or knitshop.rockinghorsefarm@gmail.com or visit Rocking Horse Farm on Facebook April 19 – Ag Awareness Day – Northrup Plaza, Minneapolis – University of Minnesota Agricultural Education Club hosts a day with club members and industry representatives, dairy cows, pigs,
llamas, sheep and goats – Visit www.facebook.com/AgAwareness/ April 20 – Cold Hardy Grapes for Winemaking – Morris, Minn. – West Central Research and Outreach Center presents a class on growing grapes including varieties, site selection management and care of the vineyard and challenges – (320) 589-1711 or visit wcroc.cfans.umn.edu April 22-24 – Minnesota Horse Expo 2016 – Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul – Minnesota’s largest equine trade show with over 700 trade show booths in five State Fair buildings, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, presenters and trainer demonstrations, Parade of Breeds – Visit www.mnhorseexpo.org April 25 – Minnesota FFA Livestock, Horse & Dairy Judging – Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul – State FFA Convention includes judging of dairy cattle, general livestock and horses – Visit www.mnstatefair.org/events/ or call (612) 269-1742
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Studies conducted by numerous researchers have all shown the same thing: the number of overweight horses is on the rise. A horse which is overweight has a much higher risk of developing laminitis, insulin resistance and other metabolic disorders. There are a number of tools that horse owners can use to help determine if their horse is overweight. Evaluate the amount of subcutaneous fat (palpable, under the skin) over six points on the horse: the neck, withers, behind the shoulder, along the back, rib area and the tailhead. The girth-to-height ratio has been shown to be useful in estimating overall adiposity. To calculate, divide the girth measurement by the height measurement. Both measurements should be taken at the top of the withers. A horse would be considered overweight if the girth-to-height ratio is equal to or greater than 1.26. A pony would be considered overweight if the girth-to-height ratio is equal to or greater than 1.33. There are several equations owners can use to estimate horse body weight without a scale. This is important and helps when determining doses of medications and dewormer. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have recently developed ideal body weight estimation equations to help owners assess if their horse is either under or overweight. Ideal body weight is based on breed type, height at the top of the
withers and body length measured from the point of shoulder to a line perpendicular to the point of the buttock (do not wrap the tape measure around the buttock). Arabians, stock horses and ponies’ ideal body weight in pounds is calculated by multiplying 15.58 times the height of the animal in inches, and adding that number to a multiplication of 23.52 times the body length in inches. Take that number and subtract 1,344 (for Arabians), 1,269 (for stock horses), or 1,333 (for ponies). Figures used for draft horses and warmbloods is 27.55 times the height in inches, plus 25.98 times the body length in inches, minus 2,092 for draft horses or 2,235 for warmbloods. There is also an application available for Apple and Droid devices (the Healthy Horse application). Horse owners can calculate their horse’s ideal body weight by entering measurements. If more than one of these methods indicates an equine is overweight, the owner should work with an equine nutritionist and veterinarian to devise a body weight loss program. Visit www.extension.umn.edu/horse for the latest research-based education for horse owners. This article was written and submitted by Devan Catalano, research assistant, and Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension specialist, at the University of Minnesota. ❖
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animal disease protection and research; and climate change. Convention-goers passed a resolution to push Congress to pass an emergency dairy program which would address the current dairy market situation. The NFU would like to see a reasonable dairy price-setting mechanism which takes into account production costs; an incentives-based inventory management program; effective import control measures on milk pro-
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mented the Renewable Energy for America Program. As we better our understanding of stewardship towards the planet, renewable energy, wind energy and biomass will Amy Klobuchar become more important to the rural economy,” he said. Klobuchar recognized NFU for supporting strong farm policy programs. “Farmers Union has been a great ally in protecting family farmers and ranchers against those who are trying to tear down the policies we passed in the most recent farm bill,” Klobuchar said. “As we work through challenges, such as the avian flu outbreak or the major drought in the West, we’ve seen the need for a strong safety net for our family farmers.” Emmer commented on the need to focus on trade for American farmers and ranchers. “It’s important that we have conversations about trade to ensure we have markets for the superior products we produce in this country,” Emmer stated. “We have spent so much time as a nation focused across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and I respectfully believe that we have failed to pay attention to the Western Hemisphere and Cuba in our own backyard.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who is also an NFU member, addressed the convention on March 6 — pointing out U.S. agriculture’s uniqueness. Vilsack called on Congress to act on food labeling, and advocated for increased trade with Cuba. Member states sent 136 delegates to the convention to review NFU’s policies. The delegates also adopted 10 special orders dealing with issues such as Country of Origin Labeling; cotton agriculture; current farm bill; Agriculture Risk Coverage county payments;
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By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor MINNEAPOLIS — Farm policy seems to receive a little more attention during an election year and it received plenty from March 6 to 8 at the National Farmers Union’s 114th anniversary convention. Hundreds of farmers and delegates packed the Radisson Blu Hotel to weigh in on NFU policies and priorities. “We came to Minneapolis from farms and ranches that operate thousands of acres, to farms that operate less than half an acre,” said NFU President Roger Johnson during his State of the Farmers Union address. “We have fulltime farmers and part-time farmers as members. And yet, we all share a common bond because in many ways we face the exact same challenges.” An opening reception on March 5 was highlighted by a video message from President Barack Obama. “With the help of partners like the National Farmers Union, we’ve worked to create new opportunity in rural America in the last seven years,” said Obama. “We’ve invested in renewable energy, helping thousands of farmers install windmills, solar panels and biomass projects on their land.” In addition, convention attendees heard opening remarks from Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, U.S. Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, and U.S. Representative Tom Emmer. Dayton applauded the importance of family farmers and ranchers, stating, “Across this country, citizens depend on today’s food and tomorrow’s agricultural innovation. Every Main Street business, every school, every community in Minnesota all depend on our farmers.” Franken echoed the importance of stewardship and renewable energy programs. “I recently had the chance to tour a Minnesota farm that imple-
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Minnesota food served at NFU convention meals By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MINNEAPOLIS — The Radisson Blu Hotel in Bloomington, Minn., housed the National Farmers Union convention and had hundreds of mouths to feed. To do so, virtually all luncheon and banquet meals were Minnesota grown. Bruce Miller Bruce Miller, Minnesota Farmers Union director of membership and field services, explained the trend in the hospitality industry to source and serve local foods. “This hotel, since the day it opened two years ago, has been committed to sourcing local foods whenever possible. The new Marriott across from the Mall (of America) also promotes a menu of local foods. The whole theme is to establish a Minnesotacentric local food model. The chef at a new Grand Hyatt is also featuring locally-sourced food in his kitchen.” Locally-sourced food is not a fad anymore and it’s happening throughout the Twin cities and rural communities, said Miller
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sumer group, including our farmers and panies are set to plant the market once their GMO By DICK HAGEN ranchers, then these relationships can product gets into the market. It works as we all The Land Staff Writer change real fast. He challenges that seldom know in our major crops including sugar beets,” he MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota if ever do prices of these products come down said. “But down the road, especially from a conFarmers Union hosted the National Farmers because of this huge new acquisition. sumer viewpoint, you’ve opened the door to critiUnion convention earlier this month, most thought this was the first ever for MFU. Not “Their prices stay up,” Peterson said. “We cism from people who simply want alternatives.” so. Back in 1968, MFU hosted the national pay the freight both ways. We can’t fix our Peterson also noted similar trends in production convention, according to MFU President prices, but it seems everyone else who sells of food products. He cites cage-free eggs as a classic Doug Peterson. Doug Peterson and buys from us can fix their prices anytime example of an ill-informed protest group changing they wish.” an entire industry. “I lobbied with the national committee to showcase Minnesota,” said Peterson. “We’re in the Market trends “Yet we as producers have not had time to make top five of most commodities across the nation. We’ve On GMOs, Peterson said consumers are asking the correction and to prove it absolutely necessary got a huge consumer base and we have a great state. more and more questions which we haven’t yet to the quality and nutrition of those food products,” They took my advice and here we are.” answered. he said. “If there is a significant push into organics Chalk up a big one for Peterson, who is never bash“We need to answer those questions from our con- that doesn’t work on a whole scale basis for all peoful about plugging Minnesota and the MFU. How- sumers,” said Peterson. “We need to make our case ple, both producers and consumers, we might soon ever, Oklahoma actually has the largest membership for the fact that GMOs are OK. We need to fill in have even more hunger around the world.” in the National Farmers Union. In Oklahoma, insur- those gaps. It certainly means we need some science Peterson planted the seeds for the programs: Minance policy holders with American Farmers and involved. Consumers are driving this, but so too are nesota Cooks and Minnesota Foods. He related conRanchers automatically become Oklahoma Farmers large companies with shareholders. sumer trends were telling us home-grown foods Union and NFU members. “Campbell Soup’s new labeling is an example. So were the preferred choice of more and more people. Peterson said the 114th annual NFU Convention too is the Hershey company deciding not to use GMO “And the idea of Minnesota Cooks was to showwas about exploring the issues at a grass roots level. sugar from sugar beets. They’ll be going to cane case Minnesota Foods,” Peterson said. “Then you Top issues were the Trans-Pacific Partnership, sugar and soon that window closes for our beet sugar take that concept regionally, and then nationwide. genetically modified organisms and Country of Ori- producers. Is conventional sugar beet seed even So you bring farmers who grow the food together gin Labeling. available anymore?” with chefs who prepare the food and you have an “Trade negotiations are always a bit of a battle. This is the danger of what happens when one large entire dialogue on food and nutrition from local Sometimes our trading partners aren’t always truth- company makes decisions that impact the entire sources. Soon you have a local or regional economy buying into this. When Mayo hospitals, our univerful as to what it is they’re putting into their prod- marketplace, noted Peterson. ucts. When it gets into our retail food stores, our con“Farmers have to buy in because these large com- See PETERSON, pg. 12 sumers are then pointing their fingers at our farmers — not the company that is making and selling this food item,” said Peterson. “This causes discernment because we, the American farmer, are now being blamed for practices that multi-national companies are using to make a profit.” Another major issue discussed at the convention was the Renewable Fuels Standard. “To maintain and improve it to that 15 percent standard has always been our goal,” said Peterson. In fact, Retired Army General Wesley Clark, former commander of the NATO forces, spoke at the convention as an advocate of renewable fuels. Peterson expressed concern on the potential purchase of Syngenta by China. “That’s going to potentially impact us on prices and inputs of both seeds and chemical products,” Peterson said. “It raises questions as to quality and ingredient content of these products now in the hands of China. I’m very concerned about that issue. When you start concentrating all of the eggs of one industry into a single basket, is that where we really want to go? We want to continue to maintain our trade with China too. Does this raise more questions? I don’t think we are in the best interests of our farmers and ranchers if we approve the merger.” Peterson contends when these mergers start happening worldwide with an international company which has no loyalty to a specific country or con-
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Ted Winter calls leaders to work together for ag farming operation together until we get By DICK HAGEN some bounce back in grain prices and liveThe Land Staff Writer stock and dairy prices.” MINNEAPOLIS — After 16 years as a representative in the Minnesota LegislaFor Winter, the big question is how many ture, Ted Winter can handle all questions. years will this squeeze last? At the recent National Farmers Union Con“The Federal Reserve guys and some farm vention, the long-time Fulda, Minn., resieconomists say it could be five years,” said dent shared his opinion on the future of Winter. “That will be too long. Farm families agriculture. Ted Winter will be giving up all their equity trying to “I think the future of agriculture is built continue to farm. We simply need better prices soon into the people that live and work the land,” Winter for our corn and soybeans and our livestock if we are said. “They are the backbone of agriculture on the going to keep farming sustainable.” land they cherish and work. They use their hands Winter is tuned in to the presidential election. and their minds to produce the good quality food that is so vital to our well being. Because they are “If we can stand the almost circus-like events of the stakeholders of America, it’s important they are these debates, it will be most interesting to see who paid an adequate level so they can continue to do the winners are next fall,” he said. “It’s the political the work of feeding America and much of the process in America, but it’s getting meaner than world.” need be is my opinion.” Winter operates the Ted Winter Agency-Farmers As for the state Legislature, he has recommendaUnion Agency in Windom, Minn. Though retired tions for its role and duties. from politics, he is acutely aware of the economic “Keeping the education level intact and improved crunch facing many farmers. is vital,” said Winter. “So to, is the rebuilding of “I farmed during the 1980s when we went from bridges and roads. Let’s fix some of these things $2,400-an-acre land down to $600 an acre,” Winter when we’ve got extra money in the budget today. Put recalled. “We were paying upwards of 20 percent it off 10 years from now it will be twice the cost.” interest in those days. Most of us had lots of debt. It When it comes to agriculture, Winter said he was a tough situation and we lost lots of farmers. believes solutions only can come from working “We don’t have that same scenario today. Most together. farmers have had some good years for building “For agriculture, let’s keep working to get people to equity. So they’ve got some base for holding their coalesce, to come together for the common good of everyone in rural Minnesota. Keeping ethanol production viable is important. It’s added a buck to our corn value. Without ethanol we’d likely be $2.50 or 65’ or 100’ less on corn,” said Winter. “So I see our Midwest - 2 Models Departments of Agriculture, our governors, our state 2” full port swivel legislative leaders listening to farmers to learn the & transport lock. real issues out there. Working together can solve a Can be mounted lot of issues. Farmers and their cooperatives have right side up or upside down, been good at this. So too, the Farmers Union working & crank can be on with Farm Bureau and our youth.” either side. Winter challenges the Federal Crop Insurance Program today. “When you get the price of corn down to $3.50 and you guarantee 75 percent of that value through crop insurance, you’re down to less than three bucks,” he 3 pt. heavy duty said. “You can’t grow corn at less than $3 today and Rock Lifter survive. It sort of boils down to this: when prices are good, crop insurance guarantees you a good price. When corn price crashes, crop insurance guarantees
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Economic crunch hitting farmers PETERSON, from pg. 11 sity systems, even our public schools bought into this thinking, it started ramping up. Healthier and fresher foods are the catalyst. Minnesota farmers, especially smaller farms around these various communities, can become primary source of these grains, these vegetables, even these special meats. It’s a good trend and healthy for all of us.” Minnesota Legislature With the state Legislature in session, The MFU’s agenda is property taxes, particularly in those regions where new school additions are jacking up taxes. Rebuilding roads and bridges with new bonding issues is on the radar, but MFU definitely wants no automatic increase in gasoline taxes. The economic crunch hitting farmers is very real. “Are we going to make it work when our input costs are still hinged to $7 corn?” asked Peterson. “The answer is no. I’m hearing getting credit is becoming rapidly a major issue. Forced sales are beginning to happen. Some are downsizing because they don’t want to handle a bigger risk. Some are quitting the farming business earlier. Right now it’s not a good situation out there and no one can predict when it will change.” ❖
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and most are current Republican seats, could see some change. Enough for the Democrats to take control of the Senate? I don’t know. Q: What to you are the top three issues for the 2016 National Farmers Union convention? Goule: I think these three: GMOs, climate change and continuing farm bill priorities. Q: Non-genetically modified organisms are gradually working their way into the marketplace because it is consumer-driven. What is the position of Farmers Union on that intense argument? Goule: National Farmers Union policy is very clear. We support mandatory labeling of GMO products. What we don’t say is how it needs to be labeled. Ag Secretary Vilsack said yesterday (March 4) at the Commodity Classic in New Orleans, that he thinks it will have to be mandatory GMO to pass the Senate. That will be a big lift for the Senate. I predict action within the next three to six weeks. ❖
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ance in the farm safety net and how that provides a safe and affordable food supply for urban members of Congress. Q: How is the declining Chinese economy impacting U.S. agriculture? Goule: As the situation in China deteriorates, I think we’ll see other countries devaluing their currencies to keep pace with the demand of what’s happening in China. Many of those countries are involved in the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). Vietnam, for example, has already devalued their currency. I wouldn’t be surprised if other Pacific Rim countries do the same. Q: Do you see any significant change in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate after the November elections? Will this have any impact on the policies of U.S. agriculture? Goule: This is March, still a long ways until November. I don’t see the House changing hands. Republicans will still control the House. But the Senate, with 34 seats up for election,
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With today’s farm bill, the By DICK HAGEN largest pot of money is the The Land Staff Writer SNAP program (Supplemental MINNEAPOLIS — Because Nutrition Assistance Prohe’s senior vice president of gram). Yet there are a lot of programs of the National congressional districts out Farmers Union, Chandler there seeming to think that if Goule has a bullseye view of we get rid of crop insurance we the activity in Washington, D.C. He observes, he listens, Chandler Goule can eliminate this trillion dollar deficit. They just don’t and he articulates very precisely. He’s also a native of Texas and understand that the agricultural that too makes him a good interview. budget is only 2 percent of the federal He shared a few minutes with The budget. Trying to fix the deficit probLand at the recent National Farmers lem by axing the agricultural budget is Union Convention hosted by Min- not the answer. nesota Farmers Union. Q: Is not food aid by far the Q: Will the incredible circus biggest portion of the ag budget? going on in politics these days end Goule: For certain, 78-80 percent goes after the November election? to SNAP; 10 percent goes to conservaGoule: It much depends upon who tion; then it drops down to a safety net gets elected. But this continued attack for energy and crop insurance. Bottom on crop insurance and the farm bill line is that a very small amount of that seems certain. We’re seeing it from the USDA budget actually goes to risk manAdministration, from Democrats, from agement tools for farmers and ranchers. Republicans. So to me protecting the Q: Is there an incredible amount 2014 farm bill is a high priority. It was of ignorance in the non-farm audione of the most difficult farm bills to get ence as to how the USDA budget is passed so keeping it intact after the divvied out? November election is vital. Goule: Our farm audience knows and Q: Why has crop insurance got- understands. Where we need to do more ten in the bullseye of so many? education is with members of Congress. Goule: Direct payments used to gen- But because agriculture is so decidedly erate the most heat. The public didn’t underrepresented in Congress anymore, support land owners receiving pay- crop insurance seems to them an easy ments when they weren’t necessarily target. What we need to do is build allies planting crops. So DPs were dropped. explaining the importance of crop insur-
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Quality fencing important for pasture efficiency By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Since the days of the Old West of cattle barons and settlers, fencing is still fencing. Even Matt Schaefer, owner of Grassland Solutions in Cokato, Minn., admits nothing much has changed when it comes to fences. However, Schaefer said livestock farmers are more concerned about the quality of the fencing products than ever before. “With profits getting crunched, these guys want to be absolutely certain that there are no glitches in the fences that corral their livestock,” Schaefer said. “Everybody is trying to do more with less, so I’m seeing more interest in subdividing big pastures into smaller pasture and more intensive grazing to increase the efficiency of each pasture acre. Also, there’s growing interest in pasture irrigation — again to get more production per acre.” Because land is such a big cost item in farming, getting more mileage out of each acre is the challenge whether you’re growing corn or growing milk. “By subdividing that pasture into smaller units and moving cattle every three to four days you increase production by 40 percent or so. Why? Give grass a rest period of 21 days or more and it produces that much more. We call this mob grazing. It tramples the ground but leaves lots of litter on the surface plus the manure from the cattle. You can actually rebuild organic content with rotational grazing.” Schaefer does special fencing projects designed to greatly increase pasture production of milk and gains of beef cattle while leaving enough residue to minimize soil exposure.
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Grain Angles Managing price risk By living and working on the farm we assume certain risks: our crop being destroyed by a hail storm; a fire burning a livestock barn; or commodity prices affecting our ability to be profitable or even break even in today’s grain market environment. I haven’t talked to one farmer who has admitted to not having property and liability insurance on their farm, and most all crops are insured under multi-peril crop insurance and/or a hail insurance policy. When we start talking to farmers about commodity price risk management, the approach varies greatly vs. other risks on KURT LENSING the farm. Hope is used a lot in AgStar Assistant VP & grain marketing, even though Industrial Specialist Waite Park, Minn. there are multiple ways to help reduce price risk as the year goes by. To most producers, grain marketing is not as enjoyable as using your tractor or even some of the new precision technology. It is especially not as enjoyable as harvesting the crop you spent so much time and money raising! The farming industry has embraced precision agronomic and equipment technology. However, grain marketing risk management advancements have not been as widely accepted or followed despite commercial (large grain companies) and investment banks trading commodities using these tools to their advantage. Even though grain marketing is not the most enjoyable task on the farm, it is necessary in order to continue any successful cash cropping business. The question many ask is, “How can I improve my
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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.
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So far, the month of March has continued to see improvement in hog and cattle prices. For cattle, the improvement has been in the cash trade rather than the futures market, and the opposite for the hogs. The hogs have seen more improvement in price in the futures trade than in the cash trade. The remainder of the month could see changes in these current patterns as seasonal tendencies usually bring changes this time of year. The cash market has shot up in the first couple of weeks of March with live prices hitting $141 and dressed prices reaching $225. The tightness of the current supJOE TEALE ply of cattle was the main factor. Broker The other factor was beef cutouts Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. have recently climbed over $6.00 in the past week. This improved the packer’s margin to allow a more aggressive price discovery. The big concern of this whole scenario is the continued lack of demand for beef. The evidence lies in the slow movement in the boxed beef which is significantly lower than in previous months. On March 18, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the monthly Cattle on Feed report. The results are as follows: on feed March 1, 101 percent; placed during February, 110 percent; marketings during February, 105 percent. The report was seen as slightly negative because of the higher-than-expected placement number. This will likely put pressure on the deferred month futures contracts. Because of the near term strength due to the smaller market ready numbers, the short-term outlook could see steady to higher cash and nearby futures for the short term.
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The following marketing analysis is for the week ending March 25. CORN — May corn has only traded a 24 cent range from $3.54.25 to $3.78.25 per bushel since the beginning of 2016 and we’re stuck at mid-range. This week didn’t contain any heart-stopping news to push us out of that range, or really give us much reason to think we’ll trade outside those parameters before the March 31 U.S. Department of Agriculture Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Planting reports. May corn posted a key reversal higher to begin the week when it PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. followed wheat’s rally off cold St. Paul weekend weather. It pushed against the 100-day moving average resistance on the second day of the week, then floundered sideways into the Easter holiday weekend. For the holiday-shortened trading week, May corn gained 3 cents to close at $3.70 per bushel, July was up 2.75 cents at $3.74.5 and the December contract managed to close 1.75 cents higher at $3.87.25 per bushel. May corn has closed higher for three consecutive weeks. It’s a sad state when terrorist bombings do little to move the markets. Have we become used to them? The blasts Tuesday in Belgium which killed 34 people and injured dozens of others had little impact on world markets. After the previous week’s huge trading range in the U.S. dollar index, things were quieter this week as it traded entirely within last week’s range, but trended steadily higher and has now closed higher for five consecutive sessions.
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Lensing: Expect oversupply to keep prices down LENSING, from pg. 15 grain marketing?” Here are a few points we encourage ourclients to consider to best position their operations during this period of compressed margins. • Challenge current mindset regarding managing commodity price risk. If we sell, we still want the price to increase! Look at grain marketing not only in the present. If prices increase, sell more. Are we looking forward one to two years? In most cases we have some of the inputs (land is an example) locked in beyond the current year. • Commodity risk management should not increase risks in changing prices. I’ve heard this statement many times: “I’ve gotten burned using cash forward contracts or futures contracts.” Risk management is used to reduce risk. If you are using these contracts to reduce risk you will limit your topside price potential as well as your downside price (very similar to buying insurance). • Sell in increments throughout the marketing year. This includes pre-harvest marketing. Avoid putting off sales until late in the marketing year. Listen to the market. When opportunities arise, execute sales. A marketing plan can be very simple and does not require the use of futures or options. • Get involved. It takes time and effort. In order to understand how to reduce risk, you must under-
stand how different strategies and contracts work. There are many educational options, ranging from a free self-study guide from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, to individual training sessions. Find a trusted advisor. • Understand what affects the market. Supply and demand is what we call fundamental factors affecting the market. Technical analysis is the study of historical trends to predict future price movements. This type of analysis is used by commercial grain companies and investment firm speculators involved in the grain market. Currently commodity prices are below the cost of production. When we look at the global commodity market, the world simply has more of almost everything than it needs. This oversupply has put a lid on prices and looks like it will continue to. As South American countries harvest a record crop we will need to see a major weather event or a big change in demand to have a sustained, meaningful rally in prices. At the end of March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will release its Prospective Plantings report which indicates the agency’s thoughts on how much of each crop will be planted. Thoughts are planted acreage will go up since we will likely not see 6.5 million unplanted acres as we did in 2015. Another
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report released on March 31 is the quarterly stocks report, which tells us how much grain is stored both on and off-farm as of March 1. This report will be very closely watched. Below is a chart summary of the USDA quarterly stocks report from January (to be updated on March 31). It shows state-by-state supply vs. the previous year’s use. Minnesota has the highest stocks level (140 percent) of the previous year’s use. The state of Minnesota looks like it will have the largest surplus as a percentage of its production. What this means is, if (as anticipated) the March 31 report shows Minnesota with a continued high percentage of corn at on-farm storage or even off-farm storage (sometimes unpriced), that basis likely will continue to be impacted. Essentially, there is a larger-than-normal amount of corn which needs to move out of bins in a relatively short time frame. In the end, farmers have three major risk factors: business risk, production risks, and commodity price risk. The commodity price risk portion seems to be one many are interested in for improving their ability to manage. When prices are below the cost of production, we are forced to decide to sell below our costs to produce, or continue to wait for higher prices. This decision should be made consciously — depending on your risk-bearing ability. Tolerance hedging, or selling at prices near or below production cost, may be something we need to consider. When prices do cycle above our cost of production, will we be ready to execute a profitable grain marketing plan? 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. ❖
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Hogs may reach market high early TEALE, from pg. 15 Therefore, producers should keep a close eye on market conditions and protect inventories as needed. The hog market appears to be acting tired as prices in both cash and futures have begun to level off in the past few weeks. Despite the fact demand for pork has been reasonably good, hog numbers seem to be adequate to offset the good demand. Seasonally, hogs normally find a high point after the Easter holiday and this year, Easter comes early. This could mean, from a seasonal standpoint, we may see an earlier top than usual in the market. The early indications for the USDA quarterly All Hogs and Pigs report due out near the end of the month suggest an increase in overall hog numbers. Unless demand increases to offset the increase in potential numbers, the hog market may begin to slip to lower levels into the fall months. Considering the futures market is carrying fairly decent premiums at the current time. Producers should consider protecting inventories if it fits their marketing schedule. ❖
Rumor: China to expedite corn reserve sales in April billion bushels of exports this year. Meal sales this week were the bullish surprise at an enormous 468.7 thousand metric tons, by far the biggest of the marketing year! The Philippines was the largest buyer. OUTLOOK: May soybeans should find their first line of support at the 10-day moving average of $9 per bushel, as of the March 24 settlement. May soybeans have rallied 58 cents from the low on March 2 of $8.56 to the high this week at $9.14 per bushel. Increased grower selling pressured basis levels while questions about soybean acreage this spring, Brazil’s political chaos and technical strength were supportive. You have to wonder if the market is factoring in a bullish acreage report next week. Trade estimates for next week’s USDA March 31 report to be released at 11 a.m. central time. The average trade estimate is 83.07 million acres vs. 82.7 million acres planted last year and grain stocks as of March 1 of 1.557 billion bushels compared to 1.327 billion bushels on March 1 last year. Reports and weather will take center stage next week. Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ending March 24: May Chicago wheat was unchanged for the week; Minneapolis was a nickel higher; and Kansas City was up 2.25 cents. May crude oil fell $1.68 to $39.46 as it took over as the lead contract. April ULSD lost 4.25 cents, RBOB rallied nearly 4 cents and natural gas slipped a dime lower. The U.S. dollar index as of mid-afternoon, March 24, was up 1.043 points for the week. ❖
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estimate of their soybean crop, forecasting it at 60.9 mmt compared to the USDA outlook for 58.5 mmt. Their soybean number is historically in line with outside trade estimates. It was rumored that China canceled five to six soybean cargoes from Brazil. Loading delays in Brazil this year are on par with last year. This may be part of the reason for the cancellations as boat deliveries have been timelier from Brazil to China than expected. A bigger reason may be the negative crush margins in China with a big to-arrive still to come. U.S. soybeans are at least 20 cents higher than Brazilian origin delivered into China. The U.S. attaché in China predicts China’s soybean imports this year at 82 mmt and 84.5 mmt for 201617. The USDA is forecasting China’s soybean imports at 82 mmt for this year. China’s soybean import record was set in 2014-15 at 78.35 mmt. The Panama Canal Authority said the Panama Canal expansion, almost two years behind schedule, is expected to open by the end of June. The expansion will cut two weeks off the transit time for ships moving from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asia vs. going through the Suez Canal. The expansion can handle vessels nearly three times the size of those which can currently be put through the canal. Weekly soybean export sales were disappointing at 15.1 million bushels with total commitments slipping to 10 percent behind last year. The USDA is expecting an 8.3 percent decline in exports year-toyear. We need to average 4.9 million bushels per week in sales to achieve the USDA outlook for 1.69
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NYSTROM, from pg. 15 Weekly export sales were on the low side of pre-report expectations at 31.6 million bushels. We need to average 21 million to hit the USDA’s target of 1.65 billion bushels. We continue to narrow the lag vs. last year. We are now 17 percent behind last year compared to 20 percent behind a few weeks ago. The USDA is forecasting an 11.5 percent decline in exports year-to-year. Weekly ethanol production fell 4,000 barrels per day to 995,000 bpd and continues to be at record levels for this time of year. Ethanol stocks at 946 million gallons were down 14 million gallons. According to a news article this week, 20 percent of U.S. vehicles can use E15 without problems. Last year was the first year in which the majority of new vehicles sold by car manufacturers were approved to use E15. Watch for China to expedite corn reserve sales next month at cheap prices, at least that’s what the rumor mill is churning out. The Argentine government released its first official crop estimate at 37 million metric tons. This is huge compared to the USDA forecast of 27 mmt. However, Argentina’s estimates are historically higher than trade estimates since the government estimate includes the “non-commercial” crop. Most traders discounted the number but believe the USDA figure may be too small. Argentina’s corn harvest is pegged at 7 percent complete. OUTLOOK: May corn has been unable to push through $3.72 resistance. First support remains at the gap from $3.65.25 to $3.65.5 per bushel. More cash soybeans moved this week than corn, allowing producers to pay some bills and likely defer corn pricing until after planting if prices remained rangebound. In addition to the March 31 USDA report, it will also be month and quarter-end next week which could inspire further short covering, or at least limit fresh selling. Many in the trade are anticipating corn acres on next week’s report to be near 90 million acres, up from last year’s 88 million acres and grain stocks as of March 1 at 7.798 billion bushels versus 7.75 billion on March 1 last year. I would expect prices to remain in their comfort zone ahead of the USDA reports, unless Mother Nature steps in with a surprise. SOYBEANS — Soybeans managed to break out to the upside this week when it closed above the 200day moving average resistance line for the first time since July 2015. The May contract moved toward the December high of $9.17.5 per bushel, but was unable to maintain momentum and fell back beneath moving average support. The high in the May contract this week was $9.14 per bushel, the highest it has traded in 2016. It settled for the week at $9.10.5 with a weekly gain of 13 cents; July beans were 13.5 cents higher at $9.17.75; and the November contract rallied 13 cents to close at $9.22.75 per bushel. May soybeans have posted four straight weeks of higher closes. The May contract has only closed lower in three of the past 17 trading sessions! The trend higher has drawn stocks out of growers’ hands and weakened basis levels. Argentina’s government released their first official
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Mild weather raises numbers, milk output in Midwest west as Wisconsin was up The following marketing 5.1 percent from a year ago, analysis is for the week factoring the leap day, ending March 25. thanks to an 80-pound U.S. milk production in increase per cow and 5,000 the top 23 states totaled more cows. 15.8 billion pounds in FebNew Mexico was down 6 ruary — up 4.6 percent percent, due to a 46 pound from February 2015 — drop per cow and 12,000 according to preliminary fewer cows. The data reflects data in U.S. Department of MIELKE MARKET continued after-effects of Agriculture’s latest Milk WEEKLY winter storm Goliath. The Production report. But, By Lee Mielke other state impacted by when adjusting for the the storm was Texas, additional day due to which was down 2.02 leap year, output was percent on 13,000 fewer up just 1 percent. That cows (but a 12-pound gain per cow). was still more than many expected and the largest percent gain since Idaho was up 2 percent on a 15August 2015. Output in the 50 states pound gain per cow and 7,000 more totaled 16.9 billion pounds, also up 1 cows. Michigan was up 7.8 percent, percent from 2015, factoring the leap thanks to a 94-pound gain per cow and day. Revisions lowered the original 23- 11,000 more cows. Minnesota was up state January estimate by 13 million 1.4 percent, on a 22-pound gain per pounds to 16.6 billion, which is up just cow. New York was up 4.6 percent, 0.2 percent from 2015. thanks to a 66-pound gain per cow and 4,000 more cows. Pennsylvania was February cow numbers in the 23 down 0.1 percent on a 2-pound loss per states totaled 8.63 million head, up cow and Washington State was virtu2,000 from January and 8,000 more than a year ago. Output per cow aver- ally unchanged across the board. aged 1,833 pounds, up 79 pounds from ■ a year ago. But when adjusted for the Meanwhile, dairy farmers culled additional day, output per cow was up fewer cows in February than in Janu16 pounds on a per day basis from a ary, according to USDA’s latest Liveyear ago. stock Slaughter report. An estimated California production was reported 256,400 head were slaughtered under being up 0.5 percent from a year ago. federal inspection in the month. This But, when factoring the leap day, out- was down 9,100 head from January; put was actually down 2.9 percent, but 14,100 or 5.8 percent more than due to a 49-pound loss per cow and February 2015. 5,000 fewer cows (though the ongoing Culling in the first two months of gap lessened in February). Mild weather fuels milk output in the Mid- 2016 totaled 521,900 head, which is up
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He reports, “skim milk powder has seen year over year growth for three consecutive months which has not 2015 presented chaloccurred since July 2014. Though vollenges for China’s umes continue to be lackluster versus dairy industry with an two years ago. The biggest change of note over the past two years is a strong oversupply of raw attempt from other major exporting milk, fluctuations in regions to regain market share after consumers’ demand losing majority to New Zealand in and intense market 2015.” competition. Butter, cheese and infant formula are the only dairy products to show gains — Eric Meyer from last year and 2014, he says. “New Zealand shipped the lion’s share of 4,200 or about 0.8 percent from the China’s butter (92.6 percent) and same period a year ago. cheese (68.4 percent) import volumes while the Netherlands and Ireland Culling in February was highest in Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon and dominate the infant formula market Washington; followed by Illinois, Indi- into China. This is unchanged from the 2015 atmosphere.” ana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Region 3 followed which Meyer added, “There has been a includes Delaware-Maryland, Pennsyl- growing obstacle to achieve transvania, Virginia and West Virginia. parency within China’s dairy and ecoRegion 6, which includes New Mexico nomic situation. But a recently and Texas, was close behind. released announcement of annual results for China’s second-largest ■ processor of dairy products showed FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski’s in the they too are struggling with supplyMarch 18 Early Morning Update demand imbalances. stated he was looking for an increase of “2015 presented challenges for 0.4 percent in milk output due to China’s dairy industry with an overincreases in both cow numbers and milk-per-cow. But, he pointed out, dis- supply of raw milk, fluctuations in concussion last week seemed more focused sumers’ demand and intense market competition.” on European production. The latest data from Eurostat showed German He concludes with the warning, “If and French milk production in January this truly is the new normal for China increased significantly. demand, curbing milk production German collections totaled 2.76 mil- growth should be the industry’s top priority to correct the supply-demand lion tons — an increase of 5.6 percent year-on-year and 6.3 percent ahead of imbalance.” the three-year average for January. ■ French collections for January totaled Back home, the February Cold Stor2.24 million tons, which represents a age report added more fodder for the year-on-year increase of 1.6 percent, bears. Butter stocks totaled 235.5 miland a 2.5 percent increase on the lion pounds, up 43.4 million pounds or three-year average. 23 percent from January and 56.5 mil■ lion pounds or 32 percent above February 2015. In other global news, HighGround Dairy’s Eric Meyer reports China’s American cheese stocks, at 714.9 mildairy imports declined in February lion pounds, were down 1.5 million after a surge in January. “Buyers took pounds or 0.2 percent from January advantage of the New Zealand free but 69.2 million or 11 percent above a trade agreement-reduced tariff rates. year ago. Whole milk powder imports were very The total February cheese inventory poor but with the exception of January stood at 1.18 billion pounds, which is 2016 volumes, February volumes were up 3.8 million pounds. This is virtually the largest over the past 12 months.” unchanged from January, but 11.4 milMeyer says “This is likely the new lion pounds or 11 percent above a year normal in China’s buying patterns. ago. Milk powder growth is likely to return ■ on an annual basis, but on a much smaller scale than seen during 201314.” See MIELKE, pg. 19
Dairy Market News: Cheese production active dairy markets as well.” He acknowledged there’s plenty of dairy product inventory, especially butter, and says “we may have to deal with that more as we go into second quarter and get past the Easter holiday.” Kurzawski warned, “As we roll into April we may start to see some of these inventories and milk production issues that we’re dealing with domestically and abroad come back into the marketplace.” ■ USDA announced the April Federal order Class I base milk price at $13.74 per hundredweight, which is down 4 cents from March and $1.76 below April 2015. It is the lowest April Class I price since 2010 and equates to about $1.18 per gallon. The four month average stands at $14.30, down from $16.47 at this time a year ago and compares to $22.70 in 2014. ■ Cooperatives Working Together accepted five requests this week for export assistance to sell 178,574 pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 3.88 million pounds of whole milk powder to customers in Asia, Oceania and South America. The product has been contracted for delivery through September and raised CWT’s 2016 cheese exports to 9.99 million pounds — plus 7.72 million pounds of butter and 10.73 million pounds of whole milk powder to 14 countries. The sales are the equivalent of 344.17 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis. Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. ❖
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slipped to $1.99.40, first time it’s been below $2 per pound since August 2015. Heavy cream volumes in the central region continue clearing to the churn, according to Dairy Market News, and some manufacturers continue to run at full capacity and inventories are steady to building. Western butter output is active and steady. Cream supplies are “plentiful,” but butter makers are selective on purchasing additional loads. “Demand is steady and good but unable to keep up with production and inventories are building.” Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk inched higher early in the week but then retreated and closed Thursday at 72.5 cents per pound. This is down a half-cent on the week and 25 cents below a year ago, with five loads finding new homes this week. USDA’s surveyed powder averaged 74.3 cents per pound, down 1.9 cents. California’s latest surveyed price averaged 74.43 cents, down 4.4 cents. ■ The dairy markets appear to be in balance right now, according to FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski in the March 25 DairyLine. He admits the various reports are negative and bearish and there’s plenty of milk in the U.S. and Europe at this point in time “so the dairy news is rather bearish but the market have held in pretty well.” Kurzawski speculates other markets may be impacting things. He cited crude oil being up quite a bit the past few weeks, buoyancy in the vegetable and soybeans markets, and the U.S. dollar has weakened some the past several weeks. “So there’s been some real bearish news that we’ve all come to know very well for dairy,” he said, “but when you look at the outside markets, they’ve been rather buoyant for commodities lately. So I think that played into the
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MIELKE, from pg. 18 Cash Chicago Mercantile Exchange dairy prices weakened again in the holiday-shortened week. The 40-pound Cheddar blocks closed Thursday at $1.49 per pound, unchanged on the week but 5 cents below a year ago. The 500-pound Cheddar barrels ended three weeks of gains, finishing at $1.45, down 5 cents on the week and 9.5 cents below a year ago. Only six cars of barrel were traded this week. Cheese production is steady, with many plants operating full schedules to handle milk intakes, reports Dairy Market News. “Some reports of cheese sales slowing are heard, both due to buyers having fuller storage facilities and due to buyers opportunely watching price movements which they can comfortably do being well-stocked already. The market undertone remains resigned to heavy milk and full inventories,” according to Dairy Market News. Western manufacturers continue to report good retail demand for natural cheese but supplies are outpacing demand for process cheese and cheese entering manufacturing lines, according to Dairy Market News. “Many contacts perceive cheese inventories are already long and growing. Cheese production is very active. Some additional milk is being diverted into cheese vats as area educational institutions go on spring break. But milk supplies are currently in fairly good balance. But as the region more fully enters into spring flush, some industry contacts are concerned that growing milk intakes could further translate into heavy cheese inventories.” ■ Cash butter ended the week at $1.9225 per pound, down 2.75 cents but still 17 cents above a year ago. This week, 16 carloads traded hands at the Exchange. The USDA-surveyed butter price average
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Dairy farmers met with Minn. legislators DAHL FARM SUPPLY this session which support beginning farmers; strengthen the dairy processing sector; bolster infrastructure in rural communities; fund the dairy research, teaching and consumer education center at the University of Minnesota; protect farmers’ interest surrounding environmental compliance, permitting and review; and facilitate safer roads. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Milk Producers. ❖
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — More than 50 dairy farmers from across Minnesota gathered in St. Paul on March 16 to outline their priorities with legislators this session. Minnesota Milk Producers Association sponsored Dairy Day at the Capitol, encouraging members to make their concerns known to elected officials through small group meetings and two committee hearings. “With fewer legislators from farm backgrounds, we think it’s essential dairy farmers reach out to legislative leaders to help them understand our issues,” said Pat Lunemann, Minnesota Milk Producers chairman and a dairy farmer from Clarissa. Lunemann testified at the joint meeting of the House Agriculture Finance and Policy committees telling the members Minnesota is prime for growth in dairy. Those attending Dairy Day at the Capitol also held meetings with the commissioner of agriculture and the staff of Gov. Dayton. According to Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk’s government and policy relations program manager, the organization will support legislative initiatives
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Electric power saves time in manure handling By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer The latest trends in manure handling are faster and easier, said Ethan Curry of DODA Organic Waste Solutions. “Most of the small operations aren’t around anymore. And the bigger operations are rapidly Ethan Curry going the route of custom haulers, custom pumpers,” explained Curry. “So we’ve had to make a product that still fits the smaller guy and works with bigger operations too.” Curry works out of DODA’s Saint James, Minn., location. The DODA products which include organic waste separators, mixers and macerator pumps, are manufactured in Italy, long an international leader in the handling of livestock waste materials. Apparently the power take-off driven pump for cleaning out lagoons is becoming history. “A lot of guys are switching to electric which permits automation of the entire manure handling system. Power-driven pumps and agitators are being powered by electrical power. That eliminates the need of a tractor just for manure handling plus it saves a lot of time,” said Curry. “We can mount the pumps, leave them in place
Power-driven pumps and agitators are being powered by electrical power. year-round, and the operator just pushes an electric button to pump what they need to pump.” When it comes to sizing up a pump to a lagoon, Curry explained that it’s a time allotment basis. Pump size depends upon how many gallons per minute they want, he said. Pump size can also depend upon electrical availability at a particular location. Many older barns still operate with single-phase power though most equipment today needs three-phase hookups. “And that’s why so many custom applicators are
now in the business,” Curry noted. Curry said their products have been around since the 1950s so dependability is not an issue. “We build a lot of our components out of stainless steel. The Italian engineers use the highest quality bearings. We now cover the entire United States plus Canada and South America from our Saint James headquarter,” Curry said. Operations at many large dairy farms now include manure separators and pumps with flow lines moving the liquids to nearby fields and the solids collected in composting piles for further degradation of the fiber particles. Ethan Curry was interviewed at the Minnesota Pork Congress in January in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.dodausa.com or e-mail Curry at ethan@dodausa.com. ❖
Manage mastitis in dry cows, heifers ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A successful dairy farm gives care and attention to each area of its operation. One such area is milk quality and mastitis management. Mastitis can decreased milk production, create high bulk tank somatic cell count, cause potential loss of milk quality premiums and overall decrease farm profitability. Mastitis management is considered to be most important in our lactating cows. However, have you ever considered how you manage for mastitis in your heifers and dry cows? Taking the time to manage your pregnant heifers for mastitis really does matter. Milk-producing tissues in the udder undergo the most development during the first pregnancy. Mastitis during this time of development can cause permanent damage and lead to reduced lifetime production. Bacteria which are present on the udder skin surface can enter through the teat orifice. If your calves suckle on each other, the bacteria from their mouths can transfer onto the teats. There is also the threat of bacteria which are present in a dirty environment, including those on biting flies which may congregate on teat ends. When it comes to fighting bacteria, keep the environment clean. Regularly remove manure, change bedding, and check that the pen is dry. One additional thing to watch for is calves sucking on each other. If you notice it regularly or with a specific calf, separate the problem calf from the rest of the group. Heifers can be treated during any of their three trimesters without any effect on calving. However, treatment should not be administered within 45 days of expected calving date. When treating heifers, it is best to use a non-lactating cow product. Consult with your veterinarian before administering any sort of mastitis treatment to a heifer. You should also be thinking about mastitis management for your dry cows. Between 50 and 60 percent of all new infections caused by environmental pathogens occur during the dry period. In addition, over 50 percent of clinical coliform mastitis events in the first 100 days in milk originated during the dry period.
Causes of mastitis in dry cows are similar to those in heifers. Environmental organisms can infect the cow during lactation and/or during the dry period. Included is the spread of mastitis-causing bacteria on biting flies that congregate on teat ends. Another cause can be contagious organisms which spread through the herd. Other risk factors include the cow’s lactation number, if she had a high milk yield at dry off, and the method used for drying off. Risk factors related to the udder quarter include teat end exposure to bacteria, teat end condition, and the timely formation of the keratin plug. Cows with known infections should be separated from the rest of the group to prevent transfer of contagious pathogens. As flies can be a threat to udder health, use an effective fly management program. Lastly, maximize immune defenses with vaccinations which have gram negative core antigens. One option for dry cow mastitis treatment is an intramammary infusion at dry off. This will eliminate existing infections and prevent new infections early in the dry period. However, these infusions will not prevent infections caused by resistant bacteria. They are also not effective against infections that occur in the late dry period. Another option is an internal teat sealant. They are insoluble in milk and thus have excellent persistence. Internal sealants can be hand-stripped out of the quarter after calving. If they aren’t stripped out in time, they can be safely ingested by the calf. Lastly, there are no antimicrobial properties or residue issues with internal teat sealants. There are also external teat sealants. These are made of a plastic polymer and form a physical barrier around the teat. They are easy to apply, dry quickly, and are non-irritating and non-toxic. External sealants will shed off the teat in three to seven days. For full benefit, external teat sealants should be applied at dry off, and then re-applied at 10 days before calving. This article was written and submitted by Emily Wilmes, University of Minnesota Extension educator, ag production systems, livestock. ❖
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school and college graduations, Melanie and Nathan are not the only ones seeking to figure out what comes next. There’s plenty of advice out there and lots of questions to ask in the decision-making process. It’s the stuff commencement speeches are made of. It’s also what keeps graduates paralyzed in fear. What if they make a wrong choice about where to continue their education or start their career? What if they make a wrong turn at the beginning of the journey that messes things up for life? And for anyone of any age who wrestles with what they are supposed to be doing with their life, my favorite book recommendation is Kevin DeYoung’s, “Just Do Something — A liberating approach to finding God’s will OR How to make a decision without dreams, visions, fleeces, impressions, open doors, random Bible verses, casting lots, liver shivers, writing in the sky, etc.” It was in a conversation with his 80-something grandpa where DeYoung realized first and foremost you make a lifetime commitment to love God and people. Then you go do stuff. DeYoung writes, “‘You just ... do things’ seemed to be my grandpa’s sentiment, and as you’re doing them and walking with the Lord, you don’t spend oodles of time trying to figure out if you like what you are doing. I guess if you keep busy and work your whole life, you don’t have time to worry about being fulfilled.” When we live in a world of too many choices (just count the number of options in the cereal aisle) everything simplifies when it’s run through the filter, “If I choose this will it show love for God and people?” If so, it’s a viable option. If not, stop. But for gracious sake don’t plant yourself in indecision. Go do something! Grandpa DeYoung got that. So did our sales clerk. I hope you feel it deep in your bones, too. You have gifts. You have a place to serve. If you’re wondering what to do next, stop overthinking it and just go do something. And be sure to wrap it in love. 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. ❖
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Don’t judge a book by its cover. I’ve heard it. Read it. Said it. And totally did just that. Standing in the department store checkout line with youngest daughter Melanie, I wondered if they were one of the retailers dealing with a labor shortage. The grayhaired, elderly sales clerk was wearing polyester pants, a THE BACK PORCH dated sweater stretched over her thin hips, and tennis shoes. By Lenae Bulthuis She looked completely misplaced in age and style. And I judged. When it was our turn at the register she praised Melanie’s dress choice and asked what she was celebrating. Melanie beamed. Newly engaged, the dress and accessories were for her upcoming wedding showers and rehearsal dinner. And then the cover cracked open to the unexpected. She asked sincere questions. When’s the big day? Where will you live? And when Melanie said they were possibly going to move to New Mexico or another place at a distance I assumed the door was wide open for my suggestion: You should tell her to live closer to home! She looked at me and then at Melanie and shook her head no. “You’re young. Go!” she said. “You have so much to experience and now is the time. You can always come home again when you start your family.” Then she shared her story. Now she doesn’t have the money or energy to do what Melanie can do today. But, before she got married, she explored the world and tried new things. She found her place and discovered her gifts and interests. She’s grateful for those years and experiences, and is always encouraging her younger co-workers to do the same. Here’s the thing. She’s right. It’s not what this mamma wanted to hear; but as one generation spoke to the next and the next, we heard her wisdom. We invest years into our children — teaching, equipping and challenging them to discover their gifts and go change the world. Who are we to hold them back from doing what they are uniquely called and gifted to do? For some, that place to serve is close to home. For others, it’s not. And in an upcoming season of high
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Nothing crazy about these healthy, veggie recipes Cookbook Corner
By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent “Plant-based” eating is a trendy catchphrase for a truly healthy diet (that’s really nothing new). Eating a diet of mainly plants is good for one’s body, one’s pocketbook and, often, one’s soul. You don’t have to go completely vegan to eat more plants. Lots of folks are going vegan until 6 p.m., enjoying meatless Mondays and filling up on vegetarian meals both at home and at restaurants. Just keep in mind: The more plants we eat, in their simplest forms, the better off we are. This isn’t the first time it’s been said, but it’s the latest and loudest. Enter cookbooks such as “Crazy Sexy Kitchen” by Kris Carr and Chad Sarno (Hay House Inc., 2012) guiding readers through their new-old eating habits. This witty and colorful cookbook explains and illuminates with a slew of fresh recipes and updates on old favorites. ■ Hummus lovers, drop the cracker and pick up a tortilla. Hummus is a fabulous bread spread, much more nutritious and flavorful than butter or mayo. Slather it on a tortilla, add your favorite toppings, and you’ve got the makings of a great wrap or pinwheel snack which will help power you through your day. Use plain hummus or go crazy-sexy with one of the multitude of great-flavored varieties out there such as sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, artichoke or chipotle. The Johnsons have been making a version of this for years — four out of four “yums” with a hearty “yum yum yummy” from the vegetarian! Hummus Wraps and Pinwheels 4 large whole-grain tortillas or gluten-free wraps 3/4 cup hummus
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The Johnson clan gives four out of four ‘yums’ to Hummus Wraps 1 cup chopped baby spinach or butter lettuce 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives 1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers Sea salt, to taste Lay out each tortilla. Spread hummus on the tortilla, and be sure to leave about half an inch around all the edges. Add baby spinach, cucumber, Kalamata olives and roasted red peppers in an even layer across most of the tortilla, and sprinkle with sea salt. Roll and slice in half. For bite-size snacks, roll tightly and slice each wrap into 8 to 10 pinwheel pieces. Enjoy! ■ The next recipe is a creamy, spicy variation on a classic Indian dish called dal. Lentils are full of protein, and like all beans and grains, you can shorten their cooking time by soaking them overnight in water. The coconut here refers to coconut milk, not the shredded variety, making this soup creamy but not coconut-tasting. Instead it has a fresh, bold, spicy-citrus flavor. Coconut and Red Lentil Soup 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 red Serrano or cayenne pepper 1 small white onion, finely diced 1 1/2 cups red lentils 4 to 5 cups vegetable stock or water One (12-ounce) can coconut milk 2 tablespoons minced or grated ginger 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon sea salt 2 tablespoons lemon zest (1 lemon rind) 2 lemons, juiced (or 5 tablespoons bottled lemon juice) 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish Avocado, diced, for garnish (optional) Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pot on medium heat for two minutes until you smell the robust aromas. This process releases the full flavor of the spices. Add the olive oil, pepper and onion. Stir consistently until the onion is golden and translucent. Add the next six ingredients. Put on low heat, stir well, and cover. Allow to cook for about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have melted, meaning they have lost their round shape and have softened. You may need to add more water to get the desired thickness. When soup is done, add the lemon zest, lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and served with diced avocado, if using, and cilantro leaves. ■ Making smoothies at home is the best way to get them exactly the way you like them, without being a pain in the rear to a barista somewhere. They’re filling and nutritious and of course, how can they not be delicious with a great chef such as yourself at the helm? Crazy Sexy Goddess Smoothie 1 avocado 1 banana 1 cup blueberries 1 cucumber A fistful of kale, romaine or spinach Coconut water (or purified water) Stevia, to taste, and/or a sprinkling of cinnamon or cacao (optional) In high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. 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. 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. ❖
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Correct soil temperatures needed for germination number of days until the seedling appears. For example, according to research done by J. F. Harrington of the University of California at Davis, a carrot planted at one-half inch which germinated in 41 F soil took 51 days for the seedling to appear while only 17 days when the soil temperature was 50 F. Other crops such as tomato and peppers in a typical year need to be started indoors or purchased as a transplant due to the number of days to maturity. Read your seed packets to know specifics for that variety. For example, some varieties of tomato mature in 57 days where others require 70 days or even longer. To determine your soil temperatures, purchase a soil thermometer. Success using other types of temperature gauges, such as a meat thermometer has shown some success as long as the thermometer reads lower temps. For more information, visit www.extension.umn.edu/garden. This article was submitted by Beth Berlin, Extension educator, horticulture, University of Minnesota Extension. ❖
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. — We had a glimpse of an early spring, but then temperatures dipped back down to close to normal. Many gardeners were ready to get a jump start on their gardens when it was so warm in early March. Although the frost is out early this year, soils need to reach a specific temperature in order for seeds to germinate. Here is a list of common vegetables and the minimum and optimal soil temperatures for seed germination: Crop Min. Temp (F) Optimal Temp. (F) Bean . . . . . .60 . . . . . . . . . .60-85 Beet . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . .50-85 Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower 40 . . . . . . . . . .45-85 Corn . . . . . .50 . . . . . . . . . .60-95 Cucumber .60 . . . . . . . . . .60-95 Eggplant . .60 . . . . . . . . . .75-95 Lettuce . . . .35 . . . . . . . . . .40-80 Pea . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . .40-75 Radish . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . .45-90 Squash, Watermelon, Muskmelon 60 . . . . . . . . . .70-95 Recognize that even if the minimum temperature is met, it may delay the
and add some colored eggs, pussy willows or fresh flowers and you can create a pretty spring centerpiece. Most animals like some fresh vegetation now and then. Greens help with digestion and hairballs, provide folic acid and the chlorophyll acts as a natural breath freshener. Cats seem to prefer the grass leaves over chewing on houseplants, so grow some for your feline friends. They will be happy and so will your indoor plants. Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. ❖
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but it is a good idea to make sure they have not been treated with chemicals. Here is how to grow cat grass. Use shallow containers filled with moist potting soil or seed starting mix. Sprinkle seeds over the container thickly; they should nearly touch each other. Cover with a fine layer of soil and press down gently. Cover with plastic wrap and put in a warm place. The top of the refrigerator is a good spot. Sprouts will appear in a few days. Remove covering and move to sunny place. Water several times a day. Offer this treat to your cats when it is 2 inches tall. I plant three or four containers of the stuff so I can rotate them and there is a fresh one available while the others have a chance to regrow. Place the grass container in a basket
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Pet owners frequently go to great lengths to provide perfect environments for their animals. Cat owners can grow some fun grass for their pets and add a spring decoration IN THE GARDEN at the same time. By Sharon Quale If you have an indoor cat, you already know that they have a tendency to enjoy nibbling on houseplants. Spring fever describes the antics of indoor pets chewing on plants and generally behaving in an agitated manner. New growth of plants in the spring seems to intensify this behavior. We have an indoor cat named Bell. Every spring I plant some cat grass for her to savor. Cat grass is sold in catalogs, seed kiosks and pet stores. The seeds are actually oats, barley, rye or wheat or a combination of all of them. You can use seeds from other sources
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Technology developments improve irrigation efficiency what your sensor data means and make By DICK HAGEN sure that you can make decisions based The Land Staff Writer off of that data. At the end of the day it’s The topic of cropland irrigation and simply a matter of when do we turn the its part in groundwater quality conwater on; when do we turn the water tinues to be a fodder for discussion. off. The Land recently spoke with Joshua Stamper, University of MinQ: What determines where to nesota Extension irrigation speciallocate these sensors? ist, to hear his thoughts on the subStamper: Soil type is the best metric ject. for finding locations within the field Q: In view of the challenges the that match the resolutions with which irrigation industry is facing you are irrigating. these days, what’s your mesQ: Variable rate applications of sage? planting and fertilizing are getting Stamper: Part of the response is big time in agriculture. How about simply to share how technology and with irrigation? ‘good neighbor’ responsibilities are Stamper: Yes, variable rate is the minimizing the potential of nonnext frontier for how we view and apply source point pollution and protecting irrigation water management. The chalgroundwater in the process. We all lenge is the irrigation infrastructure share in the groundwater of our Submitted limitations of a center pivot. VRI (varistate so a continuing education on able rate irrigation) falls into two catehow and why irrigation is a very con- University of Minnesota Extension Irrigation Specialist Joshua Stamper works with gories: sector-based VRI, where we can tributing factor in our state’s total many farmers to maximize the efficiency of their irrigation systems. change irrigation rates by speeding up economy is the narrative that needs water and keeping good records on the amount of to be told. New irrigation technologies are part of water being used in the cropping process each sea- and slowing down the pivot based on degree of angle; and zone-based VRI, where individual nozthis message. son. But new soil sensor technology that can push zles or banks of nozzles are pulsed to change irrigathe data directly to your phone is now coming on tion volumes. Zone-based VRI has a pretty steep Q: So what is new? Stamper: Realistically, much of this is not excit- board. Plus remote management tools for center price tag to retrofit an existing pivot. That relates to ing and headline-generating stuff. Much of it is pivots which permit an irrigator to stop and start fine nozzle resolution variable rates and sector base simply doing a better job of accounting for soil his center pivots from his home with his smart which adjust irrigation rate based off the angle of phone. I remember from my time in Kansas and the pivot and the speed at which it is traveling. SecNebraska driving down a muddy road during a tor-based VRI is a relatively low cost input but it heavy rain storm to get to the stop switch on a cen- does not have the same resolution as zone-based ter pivot. Nowadays, if it starts raining while you VRI. Most growers have the ability to do sector VRI are at your kid’s ballgame, you just whip out your now. But the real challenge is bottom line economsmart phone and push a button to shut down the ics. Is investing in this variable-rate irrigation techcenter pivot. By the same token, if you are at your nology sustainable? In essence, can you make it kid’s game and your soil moisture sensor sends a cash flow by just reducing pumping volumes or are signal to start irrigating, you can use your cell there big gains to be had? phone to start the pivot. Q: So any data as yet on cost effectiveness of Q: Tell us about soil moisture sensors. variable rates of irrigation? Stamper: Lots of different kinds in the market Stamper: We started some studies last year but that can be telemetric (data activated by your it virtually rained as needed the entire season so phone). We usually advise growers to have at least nothing yet. Most of my work is actually on farmer two sensors at two different depths. But these units fields. Some growers are always on the cutting edge are so cost-effective, the reality is that you should of new technologies. Those are the producers that think four sensors at 6, 12, 18 and 24 inches. It’s a can be most helpful in determining what works and function of finding the right places in your field to what doesn’t. These guys are like partners who are get good quality data. But keep it simple enough so really excited about technology and you can help you can readily make the right decisions. Know them feel their way through some of that stuff. Q: Are irrigators just a bit quicker on adapting to new technology? Stamper: Yes, I would say they are a bit more tuned into technology. You have to recognize that irrigators have a big machine running in their fields that requires constant attention. It’s not like planting and fertilizing your crop and then taking a vacation. An irrigator needs to be plugged in to the dayby-day management issues in growing that crop. Q: Are fungicide applications becoming a routine input with center pivot systems? See STAMPER, pg. 25
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College leading irrigation studies building soil organic matter through cover crops, while recognizing a cover crop also consumes a lot of water? This will take some time, and perhaps different weather events, to produce data. Aerially seeding without subsequent rain fall resulted in some germination issues. Southern Minnesota, with more growing degree days and a longer season, might be more applicable for fall seeding of cover crops.” Keith Olander can be reached at (763) 257-2881 or at kolander@clcmn.edu. To learn more, visit www.clcmn.edu/ag-energy-center/. ❖
Q: What is the status of Minnesota soil moisture as we prepare for 2016? Stamper: We had a lot of good recharge over much of the state last fall. This year we’ve looked at a thin snow cover but I think soil moisture is looking good as we move into spring. Q: Cover crops were the big buzz at most winter meetings. Is that a topic of discussion at irrigation meetings too? Stamper: Indeed. Cover crops can be an important role with irrigation because of their ability to scavenge nitrogen which lessens the potential for groundwater degradation from nitrates leaching into the soil profile and drainage systems. Most of our irrigation occurs later in the growing season, so conserving additional moisture with cover crops is a minor issue. In reality, cover crops may require a little more water when you think about it from a total system perspective. But irrigation can be a big plus for helping to get cover crops growing after seeding. Timely precipitation after seeding has been a major study by University of Minnesota technicians. I see irrigated fields as being ground zero for cover crop production. For more information, contact Joshua Stamper at jstamper@umn.edu. ❖
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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Keith Olander is dean of ag studies at Central Lakes College in Staples, Minn. The college oversees the Agricultural and Energy Center, a 1,500-acre operation which also involves AgCentric, a Center for Excellence in Agriculture. Developed through legislative action about 18 months ago, AgCentric is designed to be an educational career pathway to connect stduents, industry and education to meet the demands of 21st century global agriculture. “I direct AgCentric and the Ag Energy Center and we’re doing multiple studies in water usage and irrigation technologies,” said Olander. “We’ve got about 40 projects rolling. We have 1,100 acres under pivot, plus a couple of linear systems. We’re also conducting variable rate studies with Josh Stamper.” The Staples site is conducting significant studies of nitrate movement underground. Working with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, this project also involves about 30 private companies. “We're doing research on their chemical pieces, fertilizer pieces and some large natural products plus some special projects with a local food business,” noted Olander. In the nitrate studies, a surprising observance is that even under the pine tree forest areas there is measurable nitrate. The formation of soil nitrogen through mineralization occurs in forest areas too. Also at the station they are observing different levels of applied nitrogen and how it affects plant growth, production and groundwater. The nitrogen rate study is part of a continuous corn program; but studies with soybeans, forages and now a cover crop program are also underway. Also, cattle are brought in to graze to develop a full cycle in the soil-biological health area. The focus is nitrate sequestration. Olander said the study is still so new, no useful data is currently available. He questions, “How do we mitigate water loss by
Stamper: The ability to get permits in some areas will get a lot tougher. Some areas are now fully appropriated meaning we’ve put in as much irrigation as that area’s aquifers will sustain. So the ability to maintain water content in aquifers is the determiner of future irrigation.
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STAMPER, from pg. 24 Q: Are dairy farmers taking four, sometimes five, cuts per season strong Stamper: Chemigation of a fungicide advocates for irrigation? through a center pivot is usually not going to be the best way to get good coverage. But as Stamper: Yes, definitely. Because of the disease pressure builds in these fields, dry daily inputs needed in their operation they fungicide applications may become funcare highly focused on good irrigation water tional through a CP. If weed pressure management. They know full well the value becomes an issue, herbicide applications of producing high quality crops, be that through a CP could be optional. But aerial or Joshua Stamper alfalfa, or the corn in their feeding programs. high-clearance application is the more effecQ: Where do you see the most likely expantive application of both. sion of irrigated acres in Minnesota in the next Q: Commodity prices are squeezed these 10 years? days. Is irrigation relevant only to corn or do Stamper: It likely will be intensification of irrigayou see more soybeans also being irrigated? tion in the already existing areas. We haven’t had Stamper: Irrigating soybeans is becoming more a significant expansion of irrigation into new areas. reality. You’ve already paid for the permit. You have Several studies show that almost always you have the structure in place. Good yielding soybean fields negative cash flow with irrigation in fine and utilize about 90 percent of the water that a corn crop medium textured soils. needs but when soybeans run out of water, yields can Q: Will irrigation permits become more difficollapse quickly. cult to obtain?
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2 right hand unload, chopper FOR SALE: '87 FORD L9000 FOR SALE: C Farmall w/ FOR SALE: JD 7000 6RN FOR SALE: 12 Yetter trash LAND FOR SALE Classifie whippers, only used 2 planter, no fert, $3,250; NH belly mower, $1,650.00; 7710 grain truck, box & hoist, 11boxes, Miller Pro 2150, Looking for PRIME Farm d ad years. 763-682-4462 790 manure spreader, Ford tractor w/ 7412 quick 22.5 tires, 9 spd, L10 CumMeyers 1800. Both have JD Land in South Central and deadlin $3,000; JD 510 round baler, tach loader, $16,995; IH mins, also 40,000 lb Jantz 1075 wagons, $1,950/ea. JD Southern Minnesota? Acres e is $750; Parker 2500 gravity FOR SALE: sprayer special1150 Grinder mixer, $850. noon o combine or sprayer trailer 660 hayrake, $1,550. (715) range from 160 to 400 plus, n Frida ties, XLRD 1500 sprayer, box, JD gear, $2,000. 24' 218-831-0559 w/ air brakes. (320)-815y 285-5818 mostly all tillable. Call, 1500 gal tank, 90' booms, pony drag. 507-330-3945 3495. Carl Myers, Agent, Raven monitor, triple 46 Ft Mandako Land Roller FOR SALE: IH Field CultiView Realty nozzels, 14.9x46 tires, Hyd Turn Wheels (Has FOR SALE: '99 955 Case IH vator-18 1/2' pull type FOR SALE: Redball 670 952-944-8737 or 612-240-5770 $7,900; JD bean meters, 12 row corn planter, herbisprayer, Raven controlls w/ Heavier Rollers) (42”x 5/8” w/mulcher. Always shed$60/each; 380-90-50 tires on Sell your land or real estate cide, insecticide, liquid ferradar, 1200 gal tank, 60' ded, $1,175; Melroe 7 secWall) Like New. DMI 21 Ft JD 10 & 12 bolt rims, in 30 days for 0% commistilizer, exc cond; 5400 Case hyd fold boom, $7,900; JD tion harrow on hydraulic Tigermate II Field Cult/5 $2,900/set of 4; pair 5”, 10”, sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 IH 20' bean drill w/ moni980 44' field cultivator, late cart, $500. Fairfax, MN Bar Drag Very Good. 31915”, 21” HD 10 bolt extentor, 15” spacing, 3pnt hitch, model w/ 2200 shanks, (507) 426-7672 347-2349 Can Deliver tions, $150/pair & up, NH exc cond; Yetter carrier Real Estate Wanted 021 $11,900; J&M 375 gravity 617, 3pnt disk mower, 9', for 5400 Case bean drill or FOR SALE: JD 1760 hyd fold box, 12 ton Westendorf gear FOR SALE: '79 JD 4240 QR, WANTED: Land & farms. I $3,750. (320)-769-2756 955 Case corn planter, retirw/ auger mate, hyd power Cab & Air, 7400 hrs; JD flex planter, 3 bshl boxes, have clients looking for ing, call 507-317-9593 or 507unit, $2,900; nice Heider, 3020 dsl Wheatland, 3pt, 250 monitor, $14,900; 16 dairy, & cash grain opera278-3774 7x14' barge box, 12 ton gear FOR SALE:60' 10” auger, WF; IH 303 combine w/ Yetter row cleaners, swing hopper, $3,700; 8 row tions, as well as bare land w/ hoist, $1,450. (320)-769bean & cornhead, good $125/each; 16 JD H.D. down 30” JD 7100 3pt planter, parcels from 40-1000 acres. 2756 cond; JD 45 ldr, JD 148 & FOR SALE: 300 gal Demco pressure springs, $50/each; $1,900; 5 bottom IHC 710, Both for relocation & insprayer w/ 47' folding 158 ldrs; Case IH 2255 ldr, JD 7800 MFW tractor, PQ, auto reset plow, $600; 706 vestments. If you have booms & hyd pump, call 3pt post hole drill; JD Don3pt w/ quick hitch, fenders, dsl tractor, wide front even thought about selling (507)-835-1248 or (507)-461ahue 8x28' & 6x28' trailers. 18.4x42, $33,500; JD suit$3,500; JD 643 cornhead, contact: Paul Krueger, 1825 Koestler Equipment 507case weights, $90/each; 14.9 $2,500. (507)-835-4724 Farm & Land Specialist, 399-3006 x46 on JD 12 bolt rims, FOR SALE: 4030 JD w/ cab, Edina Realty, SW Suburban $1450/pair; 14.9x46 band du740 farmhand laoder w/ Office, 14198 Commerce als, $1250. 320-769-2756 bale spears; 1345 Hesston Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN disk bine, 12', very good 55372. cond. (952)-212-9506 paulkrueger@edinarealty.com (952)447-4700 Location: From Leola, SD – go 8 miles North on McPherson Co. Hwy 19 (363 Ave.) & 1½ miles East on McPherson Co. Hwy 8 (107 St.). From Frederick, SD – go 18 ½ miles West on Brown Co. Hwy 5/ Merchandise 025 McPherson Co. Hwy 8 (107 St.). From Forbes, ND – go ¾ mile East on Co. Hwy 2, 7 miles South on Co. Hwy 23 (171 Ave.) & 6 ½ miles West on McPherson Co. Hwy 8 (107 St.). Watch for signs…. Buying & Selling Gold & Silver, collector coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, silver Sale Time: 11:00 AM Lunch Available dollars, pocket watches, antiques, rare currency, any gold or silver items, 34 years same retail location. Fairmont, MN. Kuehl's Coins, 507-235-3886 Tractors – Loaders Hay & Forage Equip 031 NH (Versatile) 9482 4WD Tractor w/16 speed, 4 Hydr, 2300 hrs, (’97) - Good Case IH 7230 2WD Tractor w/18 Speed Pwr Shift, 3 pt, PTO, 3 Hydr, 1700 hrs, - Nice 2009 NH BR7090 Round Baler Case IH 7110 FWA Tractor w/Farmhand 1140 Loader, Bucket, Grapple, 18 Speed Pwr Shift, 3 pt, PTO, 3 Hydr, 7220 hrs (5x6) Monitor/Plastic & Case IH 5140 FWA Tractor w/510 Loader, Bucket, Grapple, 3 pt, PTO, 3 Hydr, 18.4x38 Tires, 6312 hrs – needs paint Twine Wrap (Wide Pickup) IH 856 Tractor w/New style TA, Fenders, 3 pt, PTO, 2 Hydr, 7800 hrs, (’69) - Sharp (3100 Bales) Shedded AbsoFarmall 656 Gas Tractor w/TA, Fenders, PTO, 1 Hydr, 8200 hours – Uses Oil Farmall 460 Gas Tractor w/Farmhand F-11 Loader, PTO - Rough lutely Like New. 319-347Farmall ‘Super M’ Tractor w/Wide Front, Pwr Steer, Belly Pump, 1 Hydr, PTO, 12 volt, New Paint 6138 Can Deliver Farmall ‘Super H’ Tractor w/Wide Front, Pwr Steer, PTO, Live Hydr, New Paint FOR SALE: Gehl 2418 18' Farmall ‘H’ Tractor w/Narrow Front, Belt Pulley, Belly Pump, 12 volt, (’44) disk bine, excellent condiDisk – Vibra Tiller – Chisel Plow tion, $11,500, Brooten, MN. Case IH 4900 42’ Vibra Tiller w/Walking Tandems, 3 bar Mulchers - Nice (320)-293-7821 Case IH 496 32’ Tandem Disk w/Cushion Gangs, 3 bar Mulchers, 9” spacing - Nice Case IH 5800 30’ Chisel Plow w/Walking Tandems, 3 bar Mulchers, New twisted shanks – Nice FOR SALE: John Deere 328 Haybuster H-106 ‘Rock Eze’ Rock Picker baler w/ thrower, like new. Herman 20’ Rock Windrower 320-275-2202 Melroe 115 Spray Coupe w/Cab, 48’ Booms, 860 hours FOR SALE: NH 144 Hay In(2) JD 9300 10’ Press Drills w/Hydraulic Transports, 6” spacing, Double Hitch vertor GEHL 910 silage Plus - IH 45 20’ Vibra Shank - IH 55 20’ Chisel Plow - Case IH 181MT 30’ Rotary Hoe wagon. 952-955-1559 Haybine – Chopper – Livestock MacDon A30-D 18’ Haybine w/Crimper, 3 pt Hitch, bought New ’09 – Nice FOR SALE: Owatonna 35 12' JD 3960 Field Chopper w/2R38 & Hay Heads swather w/ Ford engine, Richardton 14’ Dump Wagon w/Roof (floor replaced) $1,000. 507-956-3625 Rouse Double Sickle Mower w/9’ bars, IH Heads JD 530 Round Baler Hesston 4750 3x3 baler, 37,000 Vicon 9 Wheel Rake w/Danish Tines bales, Harvest Tech appliIH 1100 Sickle Mower w/9’bar cator, good condition, NH 68 Square Baler $18,800. 651-380-0799 14 Tooth Shop made Stack Mover (16’x35’ chain type) Kelly Ryan ‘Feed-R-Wagon’ Mixer Wagon w/left hand discharge, 4 Wheel Gear Bins & Buildings 033 DuAl 600 Manure Spreader w/Tandem Axles, Double Beater Rouse 40’ Dump Rake Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. (20) 10’ Portable Corral Panels (square tube) 100% financing w/no liens Combine – Heads or red tape, call Steve at Case IH 1680 Axial Flow Combine w/Cummins Eng., Spreader, 3263 Eng. hrs, (’89) Fairfax Ag for an appointCase IH 1010 25’ Straight Head & JD 454 4R38 All Crop Head ment. 888-830-7757 Pickups – 5th Wheel Trailer – Trucks ’00 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty 4x4 Pickup w/Triton V8, AC, Tilt, Cruise, Elec. Win/Locks, 5 spd Manual, Grain Handling Equip 034 Running Boards, 23681 - Sharp ’99 Load Rite 8x26 5th Wheel Flatbed Trailer w/Tandem Axles, Beaver Tail - Good FOR SALE: MC 690, continu’88 Kiefer 7’x27’ 5th Wheel Alum. Stock Trailer w/Tandem Axles, Center Gate - Nice ous flow grain dryer, lp ’79 Chevy ‘Scottsdale’ C70 Single Axle Truck w/18’ Omaha Steel Box, Hoist, Roll Tarp, 5x2 Trans, 57476 miles gas, single phase, small Plus – Sanborn 220v Air Compressor - Hydraulic Press - Elec. Pressure Washer - Drill Press - Chop Saw farm, very few acres, Acetylene Torch - ¾ drive Socket Sets (Standard & Metric) - Hand Tools, Wrenches & more! $7,500. (715)-754-2065 or Note: Gordon & Derald Mack are brothers who have been farming together for 70 years. They have decided it is (715)-250-1617 time to retire and will offer everything at public auction. Most of the tractors and combine have been kept inside. This will be a large sale. * Come early and plan to spend FOR SALE:Used grain bins, the day! *This is a partial ad. Go to www.jarkworlie.com for more info. floors unload systems, stiTerms: Cash/Check on day of sale-Not responsible for accidents-SD sales tax applies rators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also call for very competitive contract rates! Office Auctioneers: Clerks: hours 8am-5pm Monday – Val W. Jark - Warner, SD (605) 380-2244 Jark/Worlie Auction, LLC Friday Saturday 9am - 12 Merlin T. Worlie - Aberdeen, SD (605) 715-9200 Aberdeen, SD (605) 225-1828 noon or call 507-697-6133 www.jarkworlie.com Ask for Gary
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Owners: Mack Bros. Gordon (605) 439-3380 & Derald (605) 439-3384
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FOR SALE: Hay buster Killbros pull type crumbler, 33', round bar baskets, adH106 rock picker, good justable pole, exc cond, shape, $8,000; 20' Rock-O$7,500; (4) 3 bu boxes for Matic rock rake, excellent JD 7000 planter. 612-760shape, $8,500. (320)360-4458 2546 or 320-221-0786 Ford 501 7' 3pt sickle mower, We buy many new parts. Used last Salvage Equipment season. Parts Available Fastpitchusa@inwave.com Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910 H&S GM 170 grinder mixer mill. Scale, long auger, 4 036 screens. Exc condition low Tractors use mill. 715-495-9083 '58 Oliver row crop, super 77, like new tires, all side panHarms Mfg. Land Rollers, els. Clear Lake WI. (715) Brand New, 12'-$6,500; 14'263-2695 $7,000; 16'-$7,500; 24'$14,000; 32'-$16,500; 42'- '75 JD 830 Diesel Utility w/ $19,500. 715-234-1993 JD 145 Loader, Cab, 3pt, $5,500. 320-543-3523 Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair Repair-Troubleshoot- 1991 Agco-Allis #5670 Diesel WF, 3 Pt, 2 Remotes, 60 ing Sales-Design Custom HP, 5000 Hrs, Good Rubhydraulic hose-making up ber, Nice Unit. Top-Air 1000 to 2” Service calls made. Gal Sprayer 60 Ft Newer STOEN'S Hydrostatic SerStyle All Hyd Boom Mon vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N Etc (Big Singles) Real Glenwood, MN 56334 320Good $5,500. 319-347-2349 634-4360
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Unerverth transport. (651)- FOR SALE: 8630 JD, duals, 3pt, hitch, triple hyd, out345-4362. lets, PTO, 65% rubber, good condition, call 507-317FOR SALE: '79 MF, 20C in9593 or 507-278-3774 dustrial loader, 48HP, Perkins dsl, shuttle, 3pt, LPTO, PS, 1400 hrs, utility FOR SALE: AC 22924,D15 Serious 2, factory power tractor w/ lots of muscle, streering, factory 3pt hitch, $8,995. 320-543-3523 completely restrored, call evenings, New Effington, FOR SALE: '98 Case 9350, SD. 605-637-5319 3500 hrs, engine overhaul, comes w/ EZ steer auto FOR SALE: Allis Chalmers steer, $49,000. (320)-269-1114 7020, good rubber, runs good. (320)-232-8285 FOR SALE: 1206 8032 WheatFOR SALE: Farmall Super land tractor, pro body shop H, M, Super M, & super painted, new tires, cab & MTA, pro restored to showtractor, fully restored, room condition, also a sin$18,000. (507)692-2126 gle front wheel for H or M Farmall (320)-269-8706.
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Agco LT70 w/ ldr 2800 hrs, FOR SALE: '56 520 JD, runs 2WD, $15,500. 608-786-0713 & looks good, good rubber, $5,000 OBO. (952)-873-2761 FOR SALE: '05 JD 8320 3850 w/ H480 new loader; DMI FOR SALE: 1971 AC 220, 18.4x38 rubber, dual hyd, 17 shank & anhydrous bar; 3pnt, 3500 hrs, repainted, '12 Drago cornhead, 8 $21,7500, Brooten, MN row;'13 Case IH 3020 bean(320)-293-7821 head w/ crary air reel w/
Thursday April 7, 2016 • 10:00 AM
LOCATION: From the south side of Harmony take Cty. Rd. 44 west 13 mi. to Cty. Rd. 5, then south 2 mi., or From Limes Springs, IA 5 mi. north, or From Spring Valley, MN take Hwy. 63 south 10 mi. to Cty. 44, then east 5 mi. to Cty. 5, then south 2 mi. NOTICE: To settle the Estate of Micheal D. Fjetland the family will liquidate all of the Estates machinery and Lucas Fjetland will liquidate his personal equipment also. Most all of this farm machinery was purchased new by the family had excellent maintenance was always shedded and should be ready to go to the field.
Tractors: ‘12 JD 9510RT, 889 hrs., 36” belts – ‘12 8360R, 1206 hrs., IVT, ILS, 480/80R50 w/duals, 420/85R34 w/duals – ‘13 7230R 641 hrs., IVT, 480/80R50 w/duals & JD H480 loader – 4650 2 wheel, PS-1983-4323 hrs.18.4X42 w/ duals – ‘79 2640-1979-4203 hrs.15.5X38 w/ JD 148 loader – ‘72 4020, dsl. 4816 hrs., 18.4X34 w/JD 158 loader Combine & Heads: ‘12 JD S680, 585 sep./795 eng. hrs, CM. loaded, 520/85R42 w/duals – ‘10 612C Stalkmaster cornhead, w/stalk stompers – ‘09 635 Flex, w/1 year old Crary air systems reel – 213 dummy w/5 belt pickup – Maurer 38’ head trailer – Unverferth 35’ head trailer Planter & Drills: JD 1770NT, 24R30”, CCS, w/liquid fertilizer – Red Ball System, 500 gallon tank, variable rate hyd. drive, air down pressure, auto shut offs, Yetter trash whips, Green Star Control, Gone through at SEMA JD 1000 acres ago – ‘90 JD 40’ air drill, 15” spacing, scale, rear hitch & hyd. hook up – JD 455, 30’ drill w/10” spacing, rubber closing wheels – JD 8300, 12’ drill w/grass seed Sprayers: Top Air 112, 1200 gal. tank, 60’ booms, w/hyd. fold, raise & lower, foamer, Green Star control panel, 13.6R38, 1 season old – Fast sprayer w/1600 gal. tank, 50’ booms, drop nozzles, 18.4X38 Tillage Equip.: JD 3710 8-bottom ASR plow – JD 2700 6-bottom ASR, OLH plow – JD 2210, 54’ field cultivator w/knock offs & 4-bar harrow – JD 510 7-shank mulch ripper Hay Equip.: JD 568 baler w/net wrap, mega wide plus, 21.5X16.1 – JD 956 14’ disc, conditioner w/impeller – Tonutti 12 wheel rake Misc. Equip.: Kinze 1050 Harvest Commander grain cart w/scale, new roll tarp, 18.4X42 w/duals – Rite Way RR900ST rock picker w/16.5X16.1, like new – JD HX20 bat wing rotary cutter Construction Equip.: ‘01 Cat 420D tractor/loader/ backhoe w/extendahoe, 2396 hrs., like new 16.9LX24 tires – ‘99 JD 210LE tractor/loader, MFWD, 6269 hrs., 3 pt., open station w/ROPS, 7’ box blade Trucks & Trailers: ‘07 Kenworth T800, 541,832 mi., ISX 475 10-spd., 3:36 rear ends, air ride, twin screw, 22.5 rubber – ‘07 Kenworth T800, 549,344 mi., ISX 475 10-spd., 3:36 rear ends, air ride, twin screw, 22.5 rubber – ‘93 Kenworth T800, 1,074,486 mi., N-14 10-spd., day cab, air ride, twin screw, 22.5 rubber – ‘00 Kenworth T800, 508,008 mi., N-14 10-spd., twin screw, spring susp. w/dump box – ‘97 International 9300, Eagle pkg., 662,068 mi., N1-4 Red Top, approx. 3000 mi. on complete eng. rebuild, 10-spd., spring susp., twin screw, w/dump box – ‘11 Timpte 4222, 42’ Super Hopper bottom w/air ride, Shur-Loc roll tarp, 24.5 rubber – ‘11 Timpte 4022, 40’ Super Hopper bottom w/air ride, Shur-loc roll tarp, 24.5 rubber – ‘98 Timpte 4022, 40’ Super Hopper bottom w/air ride, Shur-loc roll tarp, 24.5 rubber – ‘96 Trail King HG Series 51’ tri axle detach trailer w/Honda eng., 22.5 rubber – ‘98 Wilson CF 900, 48’ alum. spread axle flat trailer w/air ride, 24.5 rubber – ‘02 Trail King 45’ step deck w/hyd. tail, air scale, air ride, tandem axle, dual wheels, 235/80R15
Michael D. Fjetland Estate and Lucas Fjetland 10937 County Road 5 • Harmony, Minnesota
Terms: Cash or good check day of sale.
For more information – a complete listing and photos go to gehlingauction.com or call Lucas Fjetland: 507-208-8231, or Gehling Auction Co.: 1-800-770-0347 Gehling Auction Co. LLC
FOR SALE: JD 4650 MFD, 42'' rubber, 3 outlets, 3pt, rock box, powershift, 6100 hours. (507)220-0999 FOR SALE: JD 4850 MFWD, 20.8x38 tires, 60%, PS, 8500 hrs, recently checked by JD shop, service field ready, very good condition, $31,900; Cat Challenger CH45 6200 hrs, PS, 16” tracks, 22” row spacing, exc cond, 3-pt PTO, $34,500, both are exc grain cart tractors. (701)-640-4697 FOR SALE: JD 5470 gas, $2,800; '52 B, $2,550; '47 M, $2,650; '37B, round spokes, $2,700; or all for $10,000. All re-painted, K&K decals, new tires. 763-389-5786 Princeton MN FOR SALE: JD 8520, duals, weights, always shedded, low hours, (419)-654-3228 FOR SALE: Massey Ferguson '65 gas utility model, power steering, weight bracket w/ 4 weights, mounted M. 320-815-3495 FOR SALE: Retiring, 1972 JD 4020 P.S. diesel side console, $18,500; 9300 JD 20' press drill, $2,900 SMTA diesel factory side front restored, very nice. (507)-3403235 FOR SALE:'86 JD 4450 P/S, 18.42 Firestone deep tread tires & duals, 3 hyd, 3pt, new paint, frt wgts, 6011 hrs, exc cond, call, Rothsay MN (218)-205-6357 IH Collector Tractors - MTA Diesel IH 886 completely restored, New TA/Clutch, low hours 13,500. Farmall Super MTA-Diesel, Farmall 350 Diesel-TA, WF's, fast hitch, power steering, excellent rubber. Make offer. (218) 428-6525 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tractors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829 WANTED TO BUY: 60-100 Tractor: I am looking for 60-100 hp tractor any make. What do you have? (612) 209-3912
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FOR SALE: 8 Kinze bean meters, reconditioned 70 acres ago, asking $60/each. 507-227-2602 FOR SALE: Buffalo corn planter, 8R30", very good condition. 920-410-6331
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7200 JD 6R finger planter, 2008 GREAT PLAINS 18 Ft dry fertilizer, precision meTurbo-Til Series II (Origiters, row cleaners, loaded nal Blades 19 1/2”) Very w/options, field ready, Good. 2009 GREAT $19,500/OBO. (715)781-8839 PLAINS 26 Ft #8326 Discovator/Finisher Real Good. FOR SALE: 12 Kinze soy319-347-6138 Can Deliver bean meters, $70/per unit, call for more info.(507)-2367685
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JD 9650STS, AHH, DAS, FOR SALE: JD 7200 12x30 vaccuum, LF, lil thumper Mauer hopper ext, Greenpump, 2x2 placement, SunStar ready, Thru JD shop co TW, $8,500/OBO. (507)yearly w/ service records, 744-2482 of (612)-205-1073 18.4x42 duals, 2189 sep hrs, very nice, always shedded, FOR SALE: McCormick $62,500. 320-359-2692 Deering end gate seeder. 507-236-9168 Planting Equip 038 FOR SALE:6100 White 12 row vertical fold planter, 11R24” Monosen NGT nice, used mostly on 360 planter, PT, PTO vac, sinacre farm, $8,500 OBO. 507gle Yetter row cleaners, 848-5210 squeeze pump for liq starter, corn & bean seed FOR SALE:8 row cleaners, disc; 6R24” IH 800 CH, very good, $100 each. (507)$7,500/both 320-847-4099 or 673-2240 320-269-1451 FOR SALE:Case IH 5300 grain drill, 24' tandem unit, $7,500; 3pt forklift, 3 stage, 20' reach w/ 4x8 platform, $1,800; Seed vac w/ 2 sec gravity box, $3,500; Case IH 1830, 12R30” row cult, 7000 JD 8RN, liquid fert., exc cond, $5,000 507-240-0294 trash whippers, monitor, Kinze bean cups, corn JD 7000 Corn Planter 2R, units, upgraded markers, 3pt, $1,600. Fert. Avail, good condition. $300/Row. 715-234-1993 $3,000/OBO (or best offer). (507) 840-2185 Tillage Equip 039
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FOR SALE: Complete dry fertilizer set up for 8R 7000 JD planter; also 2 EZ Flow fertilizer augers for gravity boxes. (507)-251-2344 FOR SALE: JD 7000 6 row narrow corn planter, excellent shape; 21' 271 White disk cushion spring; Geihl 99 high throw silage blower, excellent condition. (320)769-2205 or (320)-841-0398 FOR SALE: JD 7000 6R30” corn planter, updated w/ Precision corn meter & trash whips for the past 2 yrs, good condition, $7,800 firm. (320)-290-4530
FOR SALE: Retiring, 01 White model 8524 planter, 24x20, 2 bushel boxes, mechanical drives, front fold, & markers, 3 section shut off, seed firmers, electronic monitor, extra sets of seed disks, includes no-till coulters, low acres, excellent condition, field ready, $31,500, would consider offer. (218)-280-9677 or (218)790-2488.
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FOR SALE: JD 7200 planter, 8RN, DF, Keeton seed firmers, corn & soybean units, edible cups, fert ext, seed exts, cross auger fill; 445 White coulter chisel plow, 19 shank w/ harrow. 218-640-1795
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Goodyear 2-Star Radials, 20.8x38, on Ford rims........$2,000 Artsway Truck Auger, 10”x34’, 540 RPM PTO.............$3,800 Land Pride 2584 Backhoe, 3-pt., 9’ depth, 18” bucket ....................................................................................$8,000 RamRod Stand-on Skidloader, gas, 31” bucket, 500 lb. capacity ....................................................... $12,500 Paquea Spreader, 80 bu., poly floor, HD Apron ............$3,400 Land Pride PT25 Post Hole Digger, 3-pt. mtd., 12” bit ....................................................................................$1,433 Land Pride RB2584 Blade, 84”, 3-pt. mtd. .................$1,050 Land Pride SF2566 Scarifier, 66”, 3-pt. mtd., 6-shank .$975 Land Pride QH15-Cat 1 Quick Hitch, 3-pt. ....................$330 Land Pride RCR1860 Rotary Cutter, 5’, 3-pt. .............$2,079 Land Pride RCR1872 Rotary Cutter, 6’, 3-pt. .............$2,751 Land Pride RTR1558 Reverse Rotation Tiller, 58”, 3-pt. ............................................................................$3,403 Land Pride RTR1566 Reverse Rotation Tiller, 66”, 3-pt. ............................................................................$3,269 Land Pride RTR1574 Reverse Rotation Tiller, 74”, 3-pt. ............................................................................$3,382 Kubota L4760, 4WD, 47 hp. dsl., cab, hydro, Ag Tires, QT loader ................................................................. $39,900
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USED EQUIPMENT
1987 Ford F600, gas, 10’ flatbed, good rubber ...........$6,500 1998 JD 4200 Compact dsl., 4WD, hydro, cab, snowblower ................................................................................. $10,800 Ford 960, gas, 5-spd., live-power, power steering, loader ....................................................................................$3,875 Ford 8N w/dual 100 loader ...........................................$2,575 AC XT190, dsl., cab, 18.4x34 tires ................................$6,500 NI #402 Hay Rake, belt drive .......................................$1,400 Kubota RTV1100, 4WD, dsl., cab, A/C ....................... $16,975 Kubota F2560 Front Deck Mower, 25 hp. dsl. ...........$8,000 Matador Windrow Inverter, hyd. lift, hyd. roll drive....$4,250
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USED EQUIPMENT FROM A NAME YOU CAN TRUST! ‘07 Bobcat 5600 Toolcat, glass cab w/AC, Hi Flow aux., 4500 hrs. .................... $21,225 ‘07 T-770, glass cab w/AC, Hi Flow aux., 1100 hrs. ......................................... $49,000 ‘04 T-300, glass cab w/AC, 3000 hrs. . $28,250 ‘14 T-650, 1 Million Ed., 900 hrs. ........ $47,000 ‘12 S-770, glass cab w/AC, 2-spd., 1750 hrs. ........................................................ $41,900 ‘12 S-750, glass cab w/AC, 2-spd., 3800 hrs. ........................................................ $34,900 (2) ‘06 S-250, glass cab & heater, 2-spd. ......................................Starting at $20,900 ‘00 873G, glass cab & heater, 1850 hrs. ........................................................ $17,350 (5) ‘12 S-650, glass cab w/AC ......................................Starting at $31,900 ‘14 S-590, glass cab w/AC, 2-spd., 1875 hrs. ........................................................ $32,500 ‘13 S-570, glass cab w/AC, 2-spd. ..... $24,500 ‘12 S-205, glass cab w/AC, 2-spd., 3500 hrs. ........................................................ $21,900
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‘13 S-550, glass cab w/AC, 2-spd., 2700 hrs. ........................................................ $27,500 ‘08 S-160, glass cab & heater, 2-spd., 4500 hrs. ......................................... $15,750 (2) ‘98 751, 2875 hrs. & up .Starting at $8,900 ‘87 642B, 5600 hrs. .............................. $6,000 ‘88 440B, 539 hrs. ................................ $5,950 ‘14 NH L-225, glass cab w/AC, 890 hrs. ........................................................ $31,900 ‘10 NH L-185, glass cab w/AC, 5000 hrs. ........................................................ $20,500 ‘06 Cat 247B, glass cab w/AC, 1850 hrs. ........................................................ $22,000 ‘07 JD 320, glass cab & heater, 2800 hrs. ........................................................ $17,500 ‘00 JD 250, glass cab & heater, 1850 hrs. ........................................................ $12,500 Bobcat 8A Chipper, Used Very Little ..... $6,250 ‘08 Tubeline Boss 1 Bale Chopper........ $6,500 Harley M6 Rake .................................... $4,250 ‘13 6-Way Dozer Blade, 96� .................. $4,750 (5) Warrior Wood Splitters ..Starting at $1,750
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USED TILLAGE
‘14 Wilrich Quad X2, 40’, w/rolling basket, 50 Acres .....................................................$59,900 ‘12 Wilrich XL2, 34’, 3-bar harrow w/rolling basket ..................................................................$38,500 ‘97 Wilrich Quad 5, 32’, harrow ...................$14,950 ‘14 Wilrich Quad X2, 27’ w/rolling basket, 300 acres ...................................................$38,500 ‘07 JD 2210, 50’, harrow, w/rolling basket....$42,500 ‘10 CIH Tigermate 200, 50.5’, rolling basket $48,000 IH 4500, 24’, 2-bar spring tine harrow ............$3,500 ‘12 Wishek 862NT, 16’ Disk .........................$26,900 ‘09 Wilrich 957 Ripper, 5-shank, harrow.......$17,500 ‘01 DMI 730B, levelers .................................$10,900 JD 2800 6-bottom Plow, on-land hitch ............$5,950
USED PLANTERS
USED HAY EQUIPMENT
‘08 NH 1441, 15’ Discbine ............................$17,500 ‘10 NH H-7230, 10’ Discbine, drawbar swivel ..................................................................$18,950 ‘98 NH 1475, 14’ Haybine ...............................$6,250 ‘95 NH 499, 12’ Haybine .................................$4,950 ‘00 NH 1465, 9’ Haybine .................................$9,250 ‘01 JD 946, 13’ Discbine...............................$13,950 ‘00 Gehl 2412, 12’ Discbine............................$8,950 Hesston 6450 Windrower, 12’ head ................$2,950 (2) ‘02 NH FP-240, Crop Pro, 3-row cornhead, hay head ...........................................Each $27,500 ‘02 NH FP-230, Crop Pro, 2-row cornhead, hay head ....................................................$20,900 (2) Forage King A-18-6 Forage Box & Wagon ...........................................................Each $3,000 ‘97 NH 654 Round Baler, net & twine wrap ...$12,500 ‘96 NH 644 Round Baler, wide pick-up, twine only ....................................................................$9,500 ‘86 JD 853 Round Baler ..................................$4,000 ‘08 JD 468 Round Baler, twine & net wrap ....$20,900 ‘13 Vermeer 604 Small Round Baler, net wrap ..................................................................$22,800 ‘91 CIH 8460 Round Baler ...............................$4,100 ‘92 CIH 8430 Round Baler .................................4,250 ‘98 NH 570 Baler w/72 thrower.......................$8,900 ‘03 NH 565 Baler...........................................$10,250 NH 273 Baler w/thrower ..................................$2,500 (6) Cond. Rolls for 2300-HS14 NH headers, New .......................................................Each $800 NH 258 Rake, New Rubber Teeth .....................$2,750 ‘14 H&S TR9 Rake ..........................................$5,500 NH 144 Inverter ...............................................$2,750
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USED EQUIPMENT LARGE SELECTION OF WHEEL RAKES IN-STOCK CIH 8920 Magnum, FWA, 5000 hrs. ............................................................$65,000 CIH 7250, 4900 hrs. .......................................................................................$56,000 CIH 7230, FWA, 3500 hrs., New 18.4-42 tires ..............................................$76,000 CIH 7220, 2WA, 6200 hrs. .............................................................................$46,000 CIH 7140, FWA, 4400 hrs. .............................................................................$53,000 CIH 7120, FWA...............................................................................................$47,000 CIH MX200, 2WD, 4500 hrs., 18.4-46 tires ...................................................$62,000 IH 5488, 2WA, 540/1000 PTO ........................................................................$21,000 IH 5288, 2WD, 7300 hrs., New Paint .............................................................$21,000 IH 5088, 2WD, 7200 hrs., 18.4-38, New Paint ..............................................$21,000 IH 3688, 4200 hrs. ..........................................................................................$24,500 IH 3088, 2WD, 5500 hrs., -No Cab-, New Paint ...........................................$16,000 IH 1586 ...........................................................................................................$12,500 IH 1566, 2WD, dual PTO, 6800 hrs., Nice .....................................................$17,000 IH 1256, New Clutch, New Paint - Recent Head Job, Nice ........................$17,500 IH 1086 w/loader ............................................................................................$13,500 (2) IH 1086 ......................................................................................$13,500-$15,500 IH 766 w/cab .................................................................................................... $8,500 CIH 4800, 24’ field cultivator ........................................................................... $9,500 CIH 4800, 26’ field cultivator ........................................................................... $9,500 CIH 4300, 39’ field cultivator .........................................................................$15,500 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 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 (2) Gehl 125 grinder/mixer .....................................................................Ea. $15,500 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 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
“Where Farm and Family Meet�
‘13 White 8936, 36x20, tracks, liquid fert. ..$205,000 (2) ‘98 White 6100/6900, 8x36 twin row, dry fert. .........................................................Each $11,500 ‘06 Great Plains YP1625-32, 16x30 twin row, Precision units............................................$59,900 ‘14 Great Plains YP425A, 4x36 twin row, dry fert. ......................................................$28,500 JD 7300, 8x30 mounted, end pull ...................$8,500 USED MISCELLANEOUS IH 800, 6x30 ...................................................$3,750 ‘04 Unverferth 9200 Grain Cart, tarp ............$28,500 ‘08 Kinze 3800, 24x30, liquid fert. ................$48,900 ‘12 NH 165 Spreader.......................................$8,500 NI 9200, 6x30, dry fert., trash whippers ..........$6,750 (2) NH 185 Spreaders .................. Starting at $4,950
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‘08 NH T-9050, 2100 hrs. ...........................$169,000 ‘98 NH 8160, 3050 hrs..................................$21,500 ‘12 JD 7330 Prem., MFD, IVT, 1500 hrs. .....$106,900 ‘13 JD 6140M, MFD, cab, 1980 hrs. .............$69,500 ‘75 JD 4430, 7000 hrs. .................................$16,900 ‘06 Kubota MX5000SU, 171 hrs. ..................$12,500 ‘02 Kubota M5700, 500 hrs..........................$13,100 ’79 Steiger Couger 3 ST270 ........................$16,900 ‘88 Cat 65, 5045 hrs. ....................................$26,500
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Feterl 12”x72’ swing hopper ......... $8,995 Feterl 10”x60’, PTO ....................... $3,150 Feterl 10”x34’, electric .................. $2,400 Feterl 8”x34’, electric .................... $2,100 Westfield WR, 100”-51’, PTO ...........CALL Westfield 10”x71’, swing drive...... $7,400 Hutch 10”x72’, swing hopper........ $5,900 Sheyenne 13”x70’, swing drive, w/hanger bearing ........................ $13,900 (L) Sudenga 10”x31’, electric ............. $3,495 (L) Sudenga 10”x41’, PTO .................. $4,600 (L) Sudenga 10”x56’, electric ............. $4,995
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Bobcat 853, heat ........................... $9,999 Bobcat S850, heat, A/C ............... $46,500 Bobcat S650, heat, 2-spd. ........... $39,800 Bobcat S630, heat, 2 spd., 400 hrs. .................................................... $34,900 (L) ‘13 Bobcat S590, heat, 2-spd. ..... $31,600 (L) ‘14 Bobcat S550, heat, 2-spd. ..... $29,900 (L) Bobcat 530, w/bucket.................... $5,500 (L) ‘08 Bobcat S205, heat, S-spd. .... $21,600 (L) Bobcat S160, heat, 2-spd. ........... $21,900 (L) ‘13 Gehl R220, heat, 2-spd. ........ $34,800 (L) ‘12 Gehl V330, heat, AC, 2400 hrs. .................................................... $34,600 (L) Gehl V330, heat, 2-spd. .............. $38,900 (L) Gehl 3310, bucket/pallet fork ........ $5,750 (L) ‘14 Gehl 4240E, heat, new rubber .................................................... $22,900 (L) (2) Gehl 4240E, heat ......... From $18,900 (L) Gehl 5640E, heat ......................... $22,900 (L) ‘12 Gehl 5640E, heat/AC, 2-spd. . $28,800 (W) ‘05 Gehl 5640 .............................. $18,100 (L) Gehl 5240E, heat, 2-spd. ............. $24,900 (W) ‘96 Hydra-Mac............................... $5,500 (L) ‘14 Mustang RT175, 500 hrs. ..... $37,900 (L) Case 430, 2-spd. ......................... $24,900 (W) Cat 226........................................ $17,000 (L) OMC 320, w/bucket ....................... $4,375
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FOR SALE: 32' International 4600 field cultivator, new sweeps, shanks, & pivot bolts, very good condition. 507-460-9108
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L&D 1000 gal., 60’ boom .............. $6,900 Hardi 1000 gal., 60’ boom .......... $14,400 Century 750 gal., 60’ boom........... $6,500 Century 750 gal., 60’ boom........... $6,900 Demco 700 gal., 66’ boom, ff ..... $14,900 (2) Redball 1200 gal., 90’ boom . $19,900 Redball 670, 1200 gal., 66’ boom .................................................... $13,800 (L) Top Air 800 gal., 60’ boom............ $9,350
SPREADERS .......................... MISCELLANEOUS .................... (W) Knight 8132................................. $17,500 (W) ‘08 Kuhn Knight 8118 ................. $13,500 (W) ‘08 Kuhn Knight 8114 ................. $10,500 (L) JD 370........................................... $4,950 (L) Meyer 3245, V-Max ..................... $12,900 (L) New Idea 632 ................................ $4,299
TILLAGE ............................... (G) Wilrich 957, 9-shank ................... $33,900 (L) Wilrich 957, 5-shank ................... $16,500 (L/G) (3) Wilrich 957, 7-shank From $20,600 (L) Wilrich 513, Soil Pro, 9-24 ......... $39,600 (W) Great Plains Turbo Chisel, 7- & 11-shank .........................................................CALL (W) Great Plains 24’ Turbomax ...............CALL (L) Great Plains Turbo Chisel, 11-shank .................................................... $22,800 (L) Glencoe DR 8699, 7-shank ........... $8,500 (L) Krause Dominator, 18’................. $34,900 (L/G) (2) Krause 18’ Rippers ............. $39,500 (L) Krause Dominator, 18’................. $33,900 (L) ‘11 Krause Dominator, 12’........... $29,900 (L) (2) DMI Tigermate II, 38.5’, 4-bar .................................................... $29,900 (L) DMI Tigermate II, 42.5’, 3-bar..... $20,600
(L) Vicon 1240 Rake, 10-wheel .......... $4,150 (L) JD 327 Small Square Baler ........... $3,799 (L) Bobcat 3400 UTV, gas ................... $8,450 (L) Frontier 750 Grain Cart ............... $19,900 (L) Loftness 20’ Chopper .................... $9,600 (G) Minnesota 250, 10-ton gear .......... $1,900 (G) Used Grain Legs ...............................CALL (L) Woods 20’ Chopper, 3-pt. ............. $5,950 (L) EZ-Flow 300 bu. Box ..................... $1,950 (L) Unverferth 400 bu. Cart ................ $7,950 (L) Used Snowblowers ..........................CALL (L) Tonutti 5’ Disc Mower ................... $4,500 (W) (4) Meyers 4618 Forage Box’s Ea. $8,950 (L) J&M 1151, scale/tarp .................. $48,900 (W) J&M 875 Grain Cart .........................CALL (W) 72” Box Blade, skid steer, universal attachment .................................... $2,899 (W) 72” Dump Bucket, skid steer, universal attachment .................................... $3,299 (W) Westin 84” Snow Bucket, skid steer, universal attachment ........................ $975 (W) ‘80 Allied 8’ 3-pt. Single Auger Snowblower, w/hyd. chute ............ $1,999
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Used parts for IH 720 plows, toggle/auto reset. ½ price of new or less. We ship anywhere. Call Maple Valley Farms Randy Krueger (715)250-1617
FOR SALE: Brillion com5 paction commander, shank, SAR, double frame Machinery Wanted 040 w/ gauge wheels, nice condition. (715)-754-2065 of All kinds of New & Used (715)-250-1617 farm equipment – disc chisels, field cults, planters, FOR SALE: JD 10' tandem soil finishers, cornheads, disk w/ rubber tires, $100. feed mills, discs, balers, 612-703-5384 haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 FOR SALE: JD 980 32.5' Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, field cultivator w/ 3 bar Glencoe 7400; Field Cults harrow, very good condunder 30': JD 980, small tion. (507)-320-0414 grain carts & gravity boxes 300-400 bu. Finishers under FOR SALE: JD 980, 22' field 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chopcultivator w/ 3 bar coil harpers; Nice JD 215 & 216 row, $12,750; Case IH 4300 flex heads; JD 643 corn24' field cultivator w/ 3 bar heads Must be clean; JD coil harrow, $12,750; JD corn planters, 4-6-8 row. 7100 12-30” planter, $4,900. 715-299-4338 (507)-380-7863 WANTED: Portable cattle chute. (952)-212-9506 FOR SALE: Kent 25' field cultivator, self-level, 4 bar spring Harrow, set up for WANTED:IH 706 gas tractor w/ 3pt & 2350 IH loadPPI w/ 300 gal tank, sheder in very good condition, ded, good cond. $4,900. prefer no cab, (320)-241(507)-381-2627 or (507)-5532399. 5861 FOR SALE:1000 Kongskilde 041 '04 grain vac, high capaci- Spraying Equip ty, used very little, FOR SALE: '03 JD4710 S$8,700/OBO; IH 800 10 botsection shut off, 3 way noztom plow, nice, $8,900/OBO; zle body, 800 gal tank, hyd JD 3600 8 bottom plow, tread adjust, fenders under $6,500/OBO; '06 JD 30' 630F frame shields, fence row grain head low acres nozzle RH 2025 hrs, $82,000. 12,900/OBO. 507-327-6430 or (507) 380-6796 507-461-4474
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Brady 12' heavy duty field IH720 AR plow, 5-18s, semimount, nice, $1,500. 715-520cultivator, very good condi7692 tion, $1,500. (715)268-2487
(2) DMI 730 Rippers ................... $10,900 (2) DMI 527 ................Starting At $9,300 Wishek 16’ Disc w/harrow .......... $24,800 JD 2700, 9-24 Ripper.................. $23,900 JD 2700, 7-shank ........................ $23,900 JD 2400 Chisel Plow, 33-shank .. $29,950 JD 985, 49.5’, 4-bar .................... $21,600 JD 985, 49.5’, 3-bar .................... $20,700 JD 980, 38.5’, 3-bar .................... $23,800 JD 980, 44.5’, 3-bar .................... $17,500 JD 960, 36.5’, 3-bar ...................... $5,600 JD Model 230 Disk, 26’ ................. $4,750 Sunflower 1435-36 disk .............. $28,900 CIH 600 PTX Chisel Plow, 38’ ..... $29,800 CIH 370 Disc, 28’ ........................ $34,500 CIH 730B ..................................... $17,900 CIH Tigermate II, 45.5’, w/basket $40,900 CIH Tigermate II, 54.5’, 8-bar ..... $33,900 CIH 4900, 36.5’, 3-bar .................. $6,975
(W) Knight 5073, tow ......................... $17,199 (W) Kuhn Knight 5135 ....................... $16,250 (W) Kuhn Knight VT156 ..................... $32,500 (W) ‘14 Kuhn Knight RA142....................CALL
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32 1/2' JD 960 field cultivator, FOR SALE: Summers 42' 5 bar harrow, $4,900. (715) coil tine harrow on cart, 223-3664 good condition. 952-873-6180
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LOCAL TRADES TRACTORS
‘08 CIH MX215, 2446 hrs. - $119,500 ‘07 CIH MX305, 3000 hrs. - $129,500 ‘07 CIH MX275, 1860 hrs. - $129,500 ‘03 CIH MX285, 3385 hrs., new rubber - $110,000 ‘11 CIH MX315, 650 hrs., 50” rubber - $210,000 ‘03 CIH STX375 Quad, 3050 hrs. - $168,500 ‘04 CIH STX425 Wheel, 3750 hrs. - $134,500
‘04 CIH J95, MFD, ROPS w/ loader, 635 hrs. - $29,500
TILLAGE & PLANTING
CIH RMX370, 281/2’, 3-bar - $31,900 CIH Tigermate II, 321/2’, 4-bar - $26,500 CIH Tigermate II, 441/2’, 4-bar - $28,500 CIH 1200, 16-30, pivot bulk fill - $59,500 CIH 1250, 16-30, bulk fill - $76,500 L&D Liq. fert. attach., 3700 Kinze - $1,500
RABE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1205 Bixby Road (across from fairgrounds), Fairmont, MN 507-235-3358 or 800-813-8300 • Get the Rabe Advantage
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TRACTORS 4WD
TRACTORS 4WD Continued
CIH 620 Steiger, '14, 970 hrs ............................................$285,000 CIH 620 Steiger, '13, 190 hrs ............................................$325,000 CIH 600 Quad, '13, 1100 hrs .............................................$335,000 CIH 600 Steiger, '12, 1005 hrs ..........................................$275,000 CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1720 hrs .............................................$287,900 CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1795 hrs .............................................$287,900 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1550 hrs .............................................$295,900 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 3100 hrs .............................................$241,900 CIH 550 Quad, '12, 910 hrs ...............................................$296,900 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 1210 hrs .............................................$283,900 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 1260 hrs .............................................$282,000 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 1785 hrs .............................................$268,900 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 2380 hrs .............................................$270,900 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1500 hrs .............................................$267,900 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 2850 hrs .............................................$235,000 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 3720 hrs .............................................$189,000 CIH 535 Quad, '09, 3075 hrs .............................................$235,000 CIH 385 Steiger, ‘10, 2550 hrs. .. $170,000 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1945 hrs .............................................$245,900 JD 9560RT, '14, 670 hrs ....................................................$312,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 1040 hrs ..................................................$269,900 JD 9430, '08, 3275 hrs ......................................................$135,000 JD 9430, '07, 3180 hrs ......................................................$163,500 JD 9400, '00, 4185 hrs ........................................................$79,500 JD 9400T, '00, 4235 hrs ......................................................$70,000 NH T9.560, '11, 1100 hrs ..................................................$215,000 NH TJ325, '05, 10,125 hrs ..................................................$69,500 NH 9882, '98, 5000 hrs .......................................................$59,900
TRACTORS AWD/MFD CIH 380 Mag, '15, 255 hrs ................................................$263,900 CIH 340 Mag RowTrac, '14, 345 hrs .................................$265,000 CIH 340 Mag, '14, 665 hrs ................................................$245,000 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 1600 hrs ..............................................$183,900 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 1125 hrs ..............................................$219,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2105 hrs ..............................................$169,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1965 hrs ..............................................$173,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2325 hrs ..............................................$167,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2760 hrs ..............................................$159,900
CIH 335 Mag., ‘11, 1060 hrs...... $179,900 CIH 335 Mag, '11, 1060 hrs ..............................................$179,900 CIH 335 Mag, '08, 990 hrs ................................................$129,900 CIH 315 Mag, '14, 2680 hrs ..............................................$137,500 CIH 315 Mag, '14, 2700 hrs ..............................................$137,500
CIH 485HD Steiger, ‘10, 1065 hrs. ...$219,900
CIH 1200, 16R22 ......................$33,000 CIH TM 200, 36.5’ Field Cult. ......$51,900 CIH 290 Mag., ‘14, 180 hrs. ......... $195,900 CIH 190 Mag, '11, 2005 hrs ..............................................$111,900 CIH 190 Mag, '09, 3840 hrs ................................................$99,900 CIH 180 Mag, '15, 105 hrs ................................................$154,900 CIH 180 Mag, '13, 1415 hrs ..............................................$118,900 CIH 180 Mag, '13, 2140 hrs ..............................................$109,500 CIH 180 Mag, '11, 670 hrs ................................................$126,900 CIH MX305, '06, 2800 hrs .................................................$137,900 CIH MX285, '04, 5175 hrs ...................................................$97,500 CIH MX285, '03, 4190 hrs ...................................................$82,500 CIH MX270, '99, 6950 hrs ...................................................$66,900 CIH MX255, '04, 6705 hrs ...................................................$79,000 CIH MX220, '02, 3385 hrs ...................................................$79,500 CIH MX210, '05, 4390 hrs ...................................................$84,500 CIH 170 Puma, '12, 3385 hrs ............................................$112,000 CIH 165 Puma, '09, 3945 hrs ..............................................$82,000 CIH 160 Puma, '13, 450 hrs ..............................................$121,500 CIH 140 Maxxum, '13, 1680 hrs..........................................$80,000 CIH 140 Maxxum, '09, 2150 hrs..........................................$69,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, '11, 1400 hrs..........................................$79,900 CIH 105C Farmall, '14, 500 hrs ...........................................$49,900 CIH JX1100U, '05, 2160 hrs ................................................$33,500 CIH JX95, '08, 4000 hrs ......................................................$35,600 CIH 8940, '98, 7055 hrs ......................................................$62,000 CIH 7220, '94, 10,720 hrs ...................................................$59,500 CIH 7210, 6570 hrs .............................................................$54,500 CIH 7140, '89, 6800 hrs ......................................................$49,500 JD 8345RT, '10, 1485 hrs ..................................................$209,500 JD 8330T, '07, 1650 hrs ....................................................$145,000 JD 8320RT, '10, 1600 hrs ..................................................$199,900 Kubota M9660, '13, 400 hrs ................................................$41,750 Kubota M9540HDC, '11, 1790 hrs .......................................$42,500 Kubota M100GXDTC, '12, 650 hrs.......................................$50,000 McCormick MC130, 1740 hrs ..............................................$55,000 NH T8040, '10, 1145 hrs ...................................................$139,900 NH T8010, '08, 2195 hrs .....................................................$99,900 NH T8.435, '14, 1600 hrs ..................................................$159,000 NH T8.330, '11, 1045 hrs ..................................................$145,000 NH T7.210, '11, 740 hrs ....................................................$117,500
TRACTORS 2WD CIH 585, '87, 3480 hrs ..........................................................$7,500 CIH MX180, '00, 2885 hrs ...................................................$64,500 CIH 115 Value, '08, 1555 hrs...............................................$44,900 CIH JX70, '07, 1980 hrs ......................................................$22,900 IH Hydro 84, 4990 hrs .........................................................$14,000 Ford 4630, '93, 2910 hrs .......................................................$8,500 Ford 3930, '90, 2415 hrs .......................................................$8,900 JD 7710, '99, 4610 hrs ..........................................................$4,610 JD 5055D, '12, 285 hrs .......................................................$18,500 Kubota M4030SU, '98, 1835 hrs ...........................................$4,900 NH T5070, '08, 1100 hrs .....................................................$35,500
COMPACT TRACTORS/RTV’s CIH 315 Mag., ‘13, 480 hrs. ...... $219,900 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 480 hrs ................................................$219,900 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 545 hrs ................................................$224,900 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 945 hrs ................................................$211,900 CIH 315 Mag, '12, 2175 hrs ..............................................$195,900 CIH 310 Mag, '14, 415 hrs ................................................$207,500 CIH 310 Mag, '14, 670 hrs ................................................$239,500 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 1825 hrs ..............................................$149,900 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 2180 hrs ..............................................$139,900 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 2015 hrs ..............................................$139,900 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 405 hrs ................................................$189,900 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 815 hrs ................................................$195,900 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 180 hrs ................................................$195,900 CIH 290 Mag, '13, 445 hrs ................................................$185,900 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 735 hrs ................................................$165,900 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 1530 hrs ..............................................$151,900 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 1780 hrs ..............................................$141,900 CIH 280 Mag, '15, 750 hrs ................................................$199,500 CIH 280 Mag, '15, 525 hrs ................................................$199,500 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 2585 hrs ..............................................$133,900 CIH 260 Mag, '12, 490 hrs ................................................$165,000 CIH 260 Mag, '11, 1305 hrs ..............................................$146,900 CIH 250 Mag, '14, 250 hrs ................................................$181,900 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 2145 hrs ..............................................$135,900 CIH 240 Mag, '14, 405 hrs ................................................$157,500 CIH 240 Mag, '14, 225 hrs ................................................$183,500 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 360 hrs ................................................$179,900 CIH 225 Mag, '14, 130 hrs ................................................$169,000 CIH 220 Mag, '14, 225 hrs ................................................$154,000 CIH 210 Mag, '09, 3055 hrs ..............................................$104,500 CIH 200 Mag, '14, 205 hrs ................................................$150,500 CIH 190 Mag, '14, 620 hrs ................................................$155,500
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PLANTING & SEEDING Continued
CIH DX45, '07, 1240 hrs......................................................$22,500 JD 2210, 295 hrs .................................................................$11,900 JD 650, 2670 hrs ...................................................................$4,275 Kubota B3030, '10, 990 hrs .................................................$13,950 Kubota B2320HSD, '11, 125 hrs..........................................$18,500 Coleman HS500, '13, 85 hrs..................................................$7,900 JD 620I, '08, 995 hrs .............................................................$6,400 Kubota RTV900, '07...............................................................$8,500 Yamaha G22A, '05 .................................................................$2,995
CIH 4900, 52' Fld Cult..........................................................$11,500 CIH 4900, 44' Fld Cult............................................................$7,500 CIH 4800, 30.5' Fld Cult.......................................................$12,500 CIH 4800, 26' Fld Cult............................................................$8,250 CIH 4600, 26' Fld Cult............................................................$5,500 CIH 4300, 44.5' Fld Cult.......................................................$12,500 CIH 4300, 38.5' Fld Cult.........................................................$9,850 CIH 4300, 32.5' Fld Cult.......................................................$11,500 CIH 4300, 22.5' Fld Cult.......................................................$12,500 DM TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult .......................................................$29,900 (2) DMI TMII, 54.5' Fld Cult................................starting at $28,900 DMI TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$29,900 DMI TMII, 39.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$14,900 DMI TMII, 35.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$13,900 JD 2210, 65' Fld Cult ...........................................................$68,500 JD 2210, 64.5' Fld Cult ........................................................$78,500 (2) JD 2210, 55.5' Fld Cult .................................starting at $43,500 (3) JD 2210, 54.5' Fld Cult .................................starting at $45,900 (7) JD 2210, 50.5' Fld Cult .................................starting at $29,900 JD 2210, 49.5' Fld Cult ........................................................$51,500 JD 2210, 45.5' Fld Cult ........................................................$35,500 (4) JD 2210, 44.5' Fld Cult .................................starting at $27,900 JD 2210, 34.5' Fld Cult ........................................................$31,000 JD 2200, 37.5' Fld Cult ........................................................$21,500 JD 985, 49.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$15,500 JD 985, 48' Fld Cult .............................................................$15,500 JD 980, 41.25' Fld Cult ..........................................................$9,500 JD 980, 36.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$14,500 Krause 5635-50 Fld Cult ......................................................$47,500 Wilrich Excel, 27.5' Fld Cult .................................................$15,500 (2) Wilrich Quad 50.5' Fld Cult ...........................starting at $27,900 Wilrich QuadX, 42' Fld Cult ..................................................$24,900 Wilrich QuadX2 Fld Cult .......................................................$67,500 Wilrich Quad5, 38' Fld Cult ..................................................$13,000 Wilrich 3400, 36' Fld Cult ......................................................$8,500 CIH 183, 12x30 Row Crop Cult..............................................$2,900 CIH 3950, 33' Disk...............................................................$21,900 CIH 3900, 21' Disk...............................................................$11,500 CIH 496, 32' Disk.................................................................$10,500 CIH 496, 30' Disk.................................................................$13,500 CIH RMX340, 34' Disk .........................................................$37,700 CIH RMX340, 31' Disk .........................................................$37,500 CIH 330, 42' Disk.................................................................$59,995 (5) CIH 330, 34' Disk ..........................................starting at $39,900 CIH 330, 25' Disk.................................................................$35,900 CIH 10' Disk ...........................................................................$1,400 IH 4500, 24' Disk ...................................................................$2,500 JD 230, 20' Disk ....................................................................$2,500 Summers 40' Disk ...............................................................$49,900 (2) Wishek 862NT, 26' Disk ................................starting at $54,900 JD 2310, 45' Combo Mulch .................................................$54,950 (5) CIH 110, 50' Crumbler ..................................starting at $10,900 DMI 42.5' Crumbler ...............................................................$9,250 DMI 40' Crumbler ..................................................................$9,850 Unverferth 1225, 57' Crumbler ............................................$34,900 CIH 181, 20' Rotary Hoe........................................................$2,500 Yetter 3530, 30' Rotary Hoe ..................................................$4,900
PLANTING & SEEDING CIH 1265, 36R22 ...............................................................$220,250 (3) CIH 1260, 36R22 CIH 1265, 36R22 .............................$215,900 (3) CIH 1260, 36R22 ........................................starting at $177,500 CIH 1260, 36R20 ...............................................................$159,900 (2) CIH 1255, 16R30 ........................................starting at $110,000 (7) CIH 1250, 24R30 ..........................................starting at $58,000
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CIH 800, 6R30 .......................................................................$4,800 (2) JD DB44, 24R22 ...........................................starting at $79,900 JD 1780, 24R22 ...................................................................$39,900 (3) JD 1770NT, 16R30 ........................................starting at $50,000 JD 1700, 8R30 .....................................................................$15,000 (2) Kinze 4900, 16R30 ......................................starting at $112,000 NH SP480, 8R30..................................................................$27,900 White 8816, 16R30 ..............................................................$79,900 White 8722, 12R30 ..............................................................$39,900 White 8200, 12R30 ..............................................................$45,500 White 8180, 16R30 ..............................................................$56,900 White 6200, 12R30 ..............................................................$16,500
SPRAYERS SELF-PROPELLED Rudy Lusk - (507) 227-4119 CIH 4430, '14, 285 hrs ......................................................$319,000 CIH 4420, '08, 2075 hrs ....................................................$165,000 CIH 4420, '08, 3060 hrs ....................................................$139,900
CIH 3330, ‘14, 565 hrs. ............ $226,500 CIH 3330, '14, 565 hrs ......................................................$226,500 CIH 3230, '14, 340 hrs ......................................................$167,500 CIH SPX4410, '06, 2925 hrs..............................................$115,000 Ag Chem Rogator 854 .........................................................$39,500 Ag Chem 1074SS, '07, 2025 hrs .......................................$136,000 Hagie STS12, '12, 550 hrs .................................................$229,000 JD 4830, '09, 525 hrs ........................................................$219,900 JD 4730, '08, 2520 hrs ......................................................$125,000 JD 4710, '04, 1890 hrs ........................................................$93,500 JD 4038, '15, 830 hrs ........................................................$299,000 Miller 4365, '10, 825 hrs ...................................................$245,000 Miller 4365, '09, 2060 hrs .................................................$179,900 Miller 4275, '08, 2110 hrs .................................................$159,500 Millerpro 2200HT, '05, 1675 hrs ........................................$109,000 Millerpro 2200TSS, '05, 1820 hrs .......................................$95,900 Miller Condor A75, '08, 1740 hrs ......................................$149,000 Rogator 1084SS, '09, 2650 hrs .........................................$149,500 Rogator 1074, '06, 3700 hrs ...............................................$82,000 Rogator 854, '98, 3490 hrs .................................................$46,000 Tyler 150, '98, 3900 hrs.......................................................$27,500
SPRAYERS PULL-TYPE Demco 1200 Nav .................................................................$14,900 Fast 9500, 1850 Gal .............................................................$34,900 (3) Hardi Commander, 1200 Gal .........................starting at $19,900 Hardi NP1100, 90' ...............................................................$23,500 Redball 680, 1350 Gal .........................................................$16,500 Redball 580, 1600 Gal .........................................................$13,000 Redball 570, 1200 Gal .........................................................$15,900 Spray Air 3600, 120' ............................................................$29,700 Summers Ultimate, 90' ........................................................$18,900
(4) CIH TM 200, 60.5' Fld Cult............................starting at $39,500 CIH TM 200, 50.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$47,500 (6) CIH TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $56,500 (6) CIH TMII, 54.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $45,900 CIH TMII, 52.5' Fld Cult .......................................................$41,500 (4) CIH TMII, 50.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $29,900 (2) CIH TMII, 48.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $33,500
CIH 1250, 16R30 ......................$69,900
CIH TM 200, 50.5’ Field Cult. ......$59,000
(7) CIH 1250, 16R30 ..........................................starting at $69,900 CIH 1250, 12R30 .................................................................$69,500 (2) CIH 1240, 24R22 ........................................starting at $110,000 CIH 1240, 24R20 ...............................................................$125,900 (2) CIH 1240, 16R30 ..........................................starting at $49,900 CIH 1220, 8R30 ...................................................................$39,500 (2) CIH 1220, 6R30 ............................................starting at $24,900 CIH 1200, 16R30 .................................................................$49,750 CIH 1200, 16R22 .................................................................$33,000 CIH 1200, 12R30 .................................................................$56,900 CIH 900, 12R30 .....................................................................$5,500 CIH 800, 8R30 .......................................................................$9,900
Top Air 1200, 90’ .....................$27,500 Top Air 1600, 120' ...............................................................$32,500 Top Air 1200, 90' ................................................................$27,500 Top Air 1200, 88' .................................................................$17,900 Top Air TA1100, 60' .............................................................$10,500
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CIH 485HD Steiger, '10, 1065 hrs .....................................$219,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 2160 hrs .............................................$225,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 1595 hrs .............................................$231,900 CIH 480 RowTrac, '14, 640 hrs .........................................$309,900 CIH 450 RowTrac, '13, 555 hrs .........................................$299,900 CIH 450 Quad, '11, 1555 hrs .............................................$275,000 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 935 hrs ............................................$195,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 1795 hrs ..........................................$179,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '09, 1850 hrs ..........................................$174,900 CIH 420 RowTrac, '14, 1075 hrs .......................................$289,900 CIH 400 RowTrac, '13, 715 hrs .........................................$293,900 CIH 385 Steiger, '10, 2550 hrs ..........................................$170,000 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 1115 hrs ..........................................$195,900 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 1300 hrs ..........................................$191,900 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 1400 hrs ..........................................$195,900 CIH 350HD Steiger, '11, 795 hrs .......................................$186,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, '11, 1055 hrs .....................................$182,900 CIH 335 Steiger, '08, 1910 hrs ..........................................$149,500 CIH STX53Q, '06, 3500 hrs ...............................................$183,500 CIH STX500Q, '05, 3990 hrs .............................................$198,000 CIH STX450Q, '03, 4670 hrs .............................................$137,500 CIH STX450Q, '02, 4980 hrs .............................................$142,900 CIH STX430, '07, 4550 hrs ................................................$125,000 CIH STX325, '01, 5865 hrs ..................................................$59,500 CIH 9380, '98, 6330 hrs ......................................................$74,000 CIH 9370, '96, 6775 hrs ......................................................$64,500 CIH 9330, '96, 6925 hrs ......................................................$57,900 CIH 9270, '94, 6095 hrs ......................................................$65,000 JD 9630T, '10, 2770 hrs ....................................................$204,900 JD 9630T, '09, 2005 hrs ....................................................$207,000 JD 9630T, '09, 2415 hrs ....................................................$204,900 JD 9560RT,'14, 595 hrs .....................................................$312,900 JD 9560RT, '14, 610 hrs ....................................................$312,900
SPRING TILLAGE Continued (2) CIH TMII, 46.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $29,900 (4) CIH TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $40,500 (2) CIH TMII, 40.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $42,500 CIH TMII, 33.5' Fld Cult .......................................................$38,500 CIH TMII, 30.5' Fld Cult .......................................................$36,500
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CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 1955 hrs........ $225,900 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1955 hrs .............................................$225,900 CIH 530 Steiger, '07, 2425 hrs ..........................................$179,900 CIH 500 RowTrac, '14, 505 hrs .........................................$324,900 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1430 hrs .............................................$269,900 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1580 hrs .............................................$272,900 CIH 485 Quad, '09, 1950 hrs .............................................$246,500
TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued
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175 Holstein feeder steers, approx 225-250lbs. (ready in June). Nice cut, dehorned, dewormed, vaccinated, $530/ea. Delivery avail. Must take at least 50. Withee WI. 715-613-2072 Herd of 25 milk cows, mostly 1st and 2nd lactation, Holstein & Jersey cross. 608214-0600 WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 Cattle
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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
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FOR SALE: '03 JD4710 S- Cleaned oats in bulk or bag. 715-828-8031 section shut off, 3 way nozzle body, 800 gal tank, hyd HAY FOR SALE: Big square tread adjust, fenders under bales and round bales. Alfalfa & grass mixture. frame shields, fence row $35/bale. (715)307-4736 nozzle RH 2025 hrs, $82,000. (507) 380-6796 SEED CORN SAVINGS! Dependable, high yield, naFOR SALE: 1-1200 gallon tional hybrids. Only $129.00 poly tank, 1-750 gallon poly per bag! (conventional vatank, 2-550 gallon poly rieties, 80 to 103 Day Mat., tanks. 1-Banjo 5HP transfer 20 unit order placed by pump. 507-236-9168 April 30, 2016) For free catalog: 320-237-7667 FOR SALE: Red Ball 670 MIDSTATE GENETICS sprayer, 1200 gal tank, 90' www.KLEENACRES.com boom, 450 Raven monitor. Small square hay and Straw 507-384-1722 Straw bale 40#, and grass hay 48#. Dry and stored inWanted 042 side. Delivery available. Oat bale $3.00 and hay $2.50. (507) 525-3942 WANTED: Good Patz or Burg clockwise cleaner WANTED: Damaged Corn chain about 250'. (320)-837or Screenings Will pick up 5395 or (320)-309-4609 semi loads. Vac services available. (507) 370-3472 Feed Seed Hay 050 Livestock 054 2nd & 3rd crop alfalfa, no rain, small squares, $150 a ton, 715-520-7692
FOR SALE: 2 yearling purebred polled Hereford bulls, Spicer. 320-796-0000
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FOR SALE: Hay, 150 3x3 square alfalfa bales, REV DEAD STOCK REMOVAL FOR SALE: Performance SERVICE WENDINGER 153, stored in shed, St. tested Charolais & Red TRUCKING SERVING James, MN, call (507)-375Angus bulls, complete RENVILLE, SIBLEY, 3194 or (507)-276-4768 perf. info, scan data, ferCARVER, WRIGHT, tility tested & guaranMEEKER, MCLEOD, FOR SALE: Hay, small teed, delivery avail, STEARNS, AND SCOTT bales; alfalfa, $3.50; mixed backed by 54 yrs of seedCOUNTIES, PAT hay, $2.25; grass hay, $1.50, stock production. WakeWENDINGER OWNER Grandberg 507-674-3255 field Farms, New RichGUARANTEES PROMPT land, MN, call Kyle 507AND FRIENDLY SER402-4640 FOR SALE: Oat straw & hay VICE. CHARGES: $35 PER bales, large squares, 3x3. STOP OR $200 PER QUARDelivery possible. 507-473TER, CALL STATION 800- FOR SALE: Polled Hereford 3613 767-2569. bulls, yearlings, & one calvWendingertrucking.com ing ease two yr old, most FOR SALE: Open pollinated 205 day weaning weight, seed corn, out produces hy- FOR SALE: Black Angus 700lb+, semen tested, bulls also Hamp, York, & brid for silage, $67 a bushel Jones Farms, Le Sueur, Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. plus shipping (217)-857-3377 MN (507)-317-5996 320-598-3790
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• Schulte Super ‘G’ 2500 Hyd. Reel-Type Rock Picker, w/16.5x16.1 Tires, Excellent • JD 1010 F. Fold 24’ Field Cult. w/3-Bar, Excellent • MDS Roto-King Bale Processor for skidsteers - Demo • Schwartz 150 Bu. 2-Wheel Feeder Wagon • SI 4-Wheel 20’ Bale & Silage Wagon • Rebuilt Smidley Hog Feeders & Steer Stuffers
Lot - Hwy 7 E
Office Location - 305 Adams Street Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-587-2162, Ask for Larry
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‘10 Challenger 765C, 2866 hrs., 3 pt., PTO, 6 hyd., 18” tracks ...............$120,000 ‘13 JD 9560RT, 1088 hrs., 36" tracks, 4 hyd., front wgts., Extended Power Train Warranty until 2/2217 or 2000 hrs. ....................................................$223,000 ‘12 JD 9560RT, 1250 hrs., 30” tracks, 4 hyd. front wgts. ........................$205,000 ‘14 JD 8360RT, 865 hrs., IVT, 85cc pump, 1000 PTO, 25” tracks ..................$205,000
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4WD TRACTORS
‘12 JD 9560R, 1088 hrs., 4 hyd., 800x38” duals ............................................$199,000 ‘12 JD 9560R, 921 hrs., HID lights, 4 hyd., Michelin 800x38” tires & duals ...$220,000 ‘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..................$189,000 ‘13 JD 9410R, 640 hrs., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, 480x50" tires & duals .$209,000 ‘12 JD 9410R, 675 hrs., 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, 480x50" tires & duals ................................$219,000 ‘12 JD 9410R, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., HID lights, 520x46" tires & duals ....................................................$179,000 ‘08 JD 9630, 2754 hrs., powershift, 800x38" duals ............................................$129,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 366 hrs., 1000 PTO, 6 hyd., big pump, 480x50" tires & duals ....................................................$190,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 320 hrs., 4 hyd., big pump, 520x46" tires & duals ..................$185,000 ‘02 CIH 425, 3465 hrs., 12-spd. manual 4 hyd., 710x38" tires & duals ........$95,000
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ROW CROP TRACTORS
‘00 JD 7810, MFWD, 5065 hrs., PS, 3 hyd., 3 pt. hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x42" single tires, w/JD 740 loader w/joystick ..$64,500 ‘13 JD 6170R, cab, IVT trans., 540/1000 PTO, 480x46" tires & duals, has JD H380 loader w/joystick, Warranty until 3/16 or 2000 hrs. .....................................$125,000 ‘13 JD 6190R, 665 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 .....$105,000 ‘04 JD 8220, 5083 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 520x42" tires & duals ........$75,000 ‘12 CIH 315, 481 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 480x50" duals.$145,000 ‘11 CIH 315, 2356 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., HID lights, 620x42" tires & duals, front & rear wgts. ........................$105,000 ‘12 CIH 290, 434 hrs., PT, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, front duals, 480x50" rear duals.......................$145,000
‘12 CIH 260, 1784 hrs., Deluxe cab, 19-spd. PS, susp. front axle, 3 pt., 4 hyd., Hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50" duals ............$110,000 ‘13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 420x46" tires & duals ............................................$122,000 ‘06 CIH 245, 5245 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 149x46" duals .......................$69,000 ‘05 CIH MX255, 4282 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 480x46" duals, front duals ....$69,000 ‘03 CIH MX210, 5550 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 380x46" tires & duals ........$63,000 ‘11 NH T8.300, 1644 hrs., Lux. cab, HID, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd. valves, Auto Steer Complete, 520x46” duals ..............$94,000
PLANTERS
‘10 CIH 1250, 12R30” w/central fill, pneumatic down pressure, dawn trash whippers, monitor screen, Planted 2320 Acres .............................................$49,500
COMBINES
‘09 JD 9670, 1842 eng./1181 sep. hrs., CM, chopper, extended wear .......$110,000 ‘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 ................$57,000 ‘13 JD S660, 527 eng./308 sep. hrs., CM, chopper, 480x42” tires & duals ...$193,000 ‘12 JD S670, Hilko Sidehill, 630 eng./361 sep. hrs., chopper, HID lights, power cast tailboard, 520x42” tires & duals..$199,000 ‘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" 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 ....................................................$160,000 ‘09 CIH 7088, 1193 eng./895 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, 30.5x32" singles ....................................................$125,000 ‘13 Challenger 560C, 489 eng./278 sep. hrs., (Has ATI Track System), 36” belts, 4WD, chopper, lateral tilt, HID lights ....................................................$179,000 ‘09 NH CR9060, 2400 eng./1800 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, 520x42" 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 ......................................................$59,000
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USED EQUIPMENT
• DMI 50’ crumbler • Wilrich Quad X2, 60’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X2, 50’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 50’ F.C. • JD 2210, 58-1/2’ F.C. • CIH 200, 55’, rolling basket • Hardi Comm. 4400, 132’ Comm. 1500, 132’ USED EQUIPMENT •• Hardi Hardi Comm. 1200, 88’ • White 8524-22 planter • Hardi Nav. 1000, 88’ • Pickett 24-22 thinner • Hardi Nav. 550, 60’ • Alloway 22’ shredder • ‘13 Amity 12-22 • Alloway 20’ shredder • ‘12 Amity 12-22 • J&M 1131 grain cart • Amity 8-22, (3) • J&M 1151 grain cart • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • Killbros 1810 grain cart, • ‘10 Artsway 6812, 12-22 tracks • ‘06 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • Sheyenne 1410, 10x66 • Artsway 898, 8-22 hopper • Artsway 692, 8-22 • Sheyenne 1410, 10x70 • Amity 3750, 12-22 topper hopper • Amity 12-22 topper, St. Ft. • Westfield MRX 13x90 • Alloway 12-22 folding • Hutch 13x71, swing topper • Hutch 8x60, swing • (2) Alloway 12-22 topper, • CIH 870, 13x24, deep till St. Ft • JD 2700, 9-24 ripper • Artsway 12-22 topper • Wishek 862, 26’ disk • Sunflower Tillage • Hardi Sprayers • REM Grain Vac • Woods Mowers • J&M Grain Carts • Westfield Augers • Summers Equipment • White Planters • Wilrich Tillage
LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179
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FOR SALE: Yearling polled Compart's total program features superior boars & Hereford bulls, halter open gilts documented by broke, semen tested, delivBLUP technology. Duroc, ery available, Klages HereYork, Landrace & F1 lines. ford, Ortonville, MN. (320)Terminal boars offer lean273-2163 ness, muscle, growth. MaIndianhead Polled Hereford ternal gilts & boars are Association 2016 Spring productive, lean, durable. Opportunity Sale Saturday, All are stress free & PRRS April 9, 2016 UW-Mann Valfree. Semen also available ley Lab Farm Auction 12 through Elite Genes A.I. pm. View Cattle at 10:30 Make 'em Grow! Comparts am. Selling 7 bulls, 5 cows, Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: 11 heifers, 2 embryo pack877-441-2627 ages. Quilt Auction fundraiser for Junior Na- FOR SALE: Purebread Birktionals. View or request shire feeder pigs & bred catalog online at: sows. 507-438-8107
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
‘07 JD 8230, IVT, 480/80R50 duals, 380/80R38 single fronts, 1300 front axle, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 4460 hrs. ..........................................................$89,500 ‘00 JD 8410, 480/80R46 duals, new 420/90R30 fronts, 4 remotes, AutoTrac ready, 8811 hrs., just through service program ...........................................$63,000 ‘14 Case 580SN Tractor/Loader/Backhoe, 4WD, air, 2-stick JD style controls, 195 hrs. ..........................................................$69,500 ‘96 NH 8670, MFWD, super steer, 14.9R46 duals, 5000 hrs. ...............................$35,000 ‘11 CIH Magnum 180, MFWD, CVT trans., cab susp., 380/90R50 duals, guidance system, 915 hrs. ..............................$89,500 ‘98 JD 7810, 2WD, powershift, new 18.4R42 Firestone radials, 6200 hrs. ..........................................................$41,500 ‘11 NH T8.390, susp. front axle, high flow hyd. system, 6 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, HID lights, 380/90R54 duals, 380/80R38 front duals, 2060 hrs..................... $122,000 ‘14 NH BC5050 Small Square Baler, no thrower, Like New .......................$11,500 – AgDirect Financing Available –
Clara City, MN 56222 320-847-3218 www.wearda.com
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(641) 324-1154
(641) 732-3719
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(952) 873-2224
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‘11 JD 8310RT, 1929 Hrs., 30” Tracks, 5 SCV’s .........$195,000
‘15 JD 6125R, 240 Hrs., IVT, Loader Ready ..................$112,900
‘11 JD 8310RT, 1928 Hrs., 30” Tracks ........................$195,000
TRACTORS • Rental Return Tractors •
4WD Tractors
(OW) Owatonna, MN
(507) 889-4221 (507) 451-4054
‘15 JD DB60, 24R30", Promax 40 disks ................................. $195,000
‘12 Krause TL6200, 45’, R/Basket ............................................. $52,500
‘10 JD 1770 CCS, 16R30", Promax 40 disks ................. $69,900
(OW) ‘10 JD 8345R, 1813 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$215,900 (N) ‘15 JD 8245R, 192 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ...........$215,000 (N) ‘15 JD 7270R, 250 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ...........$209,500 (OS) ‘14 JD 7270R, 444 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ........$209,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 8270R, 251 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty .......$208,900 (N) ‘15 JD 8245R, 81 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty .............$202,000 (B) ‘13 JD 8260R, 400 hrs., PS, 480/80R46’s .............$189,900 (OS) ‘10 JD 8245R, 1786 hrs., IVT, ILS .......................$179,900 (OS) ‘14 JD 7210R, 314 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ........$179,900 (OS) ‘10 JD 8295R, 1455 hrs., IVT, ILS, leather ..........$179,000 (OS) ‘14 CIH Magnum 260, 1163 hrs. ........................$167,500 (OS) ‘13 JD 7215R, 474 hrs., IVT ................................$164,900 (OS) ‘14 CIH Magnum 235, 214 hrs. ..........................$159,900 (OS) '08 JD 8430, 3100 hrs., PS, ILS ..........................$159,500 (B) ’15 JD 6150R, 150 hrs., Auto Quad, loader ..........$155,000 (H) ‘08 JD 8430, 4000 hrs., IVT, ILS ............................$146,500 (OW) ‘08 JD 8130, 2219 hrs., IVT, 480/80R50’s ..........$138,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 6170R,150 hrs., loader, Ext. Warranty ...$136,500 (OS) ‘09 JD 7930, 2358 hrs., Auto Quad ....................$124,900 (OW) ‘03 JD 8420, 3086 hrs., PS.................................$124,500 (H) ‘06 JD 8130, 4742 hrs., 540/1000 PTO .................$112,500 (OS) ‘04 JD 8220,3787 hrs., One-Owner ....................$109,500 (OS) ‘05 JD 8120, 2735 hrs., 540/1000 PTO ...............$109,000 (H) ‘03 JD 8220, 3855 hrs., PS, 480/80R46’s..............$107,900 (H) ‘04 JD 8520, 6615 hrs., ILS, 710/38’s ...................$107,500 (H) ’03 JD 8320, 3847 hrs, PS, AT Ready ...................$105,500 (N) ‘98 JD 8400, 4720 hrs., 18.4R46’s ........................... $86,900 (N) '01 JD 8310, 7314 hrs. ............................................. $84,900 (OW) '00 JD 8310, 6141 hrs., MFWD, PS ..................... $83,500 (H) ‘93 JD 7700, 2544 hrs, MFWD................................. $54,900 (OW) ‘98 JD 7410, 4525 hrs., One-Owner .................... $47,900 (N) ‘94 JD 7700, 4460 hrs., 2WD, loader ...................... $47,500 (OS) ‘98 JD 7810, 7260 hrs., 2WD ................................ $45,900 (B) ‘90 JD 4755, 6889 hrs, 2WD .................................... $44,900 (OW) ‘81 JD 4640, 6483 hrs., 4x4 ................................. $23,500
(OW) ‘08 JD 4930, 2233 hrs., AT ready .......................$135,000 (OW) ‘06 JD 4920, 6500 hrs., AT ready ......................... $65,000
UTILITY TRACTORS
(OS) ‘13 JD DB60, 24R30”, liq. fert. ............................$195,000 (N) ‘15 JD DB60, 24R30” .............................................$195,000 (OS) '14 CIH 1255 CCS, 24R30" .................................$159,900 (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 (B) '12 JD 1770 CCS, 16R30" .....................................$109,900 (B) ‘13 JD 1770NT, 16R30", liq. fert. ...........................$105,900 (N) ‘15 JD 1990 CCS, 40’, 15” spacing ........................ $99,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30” .............................. $89,900 (OS) '09 JD 1770 CCS, 16R30" .................................... $84,900 (N) ‘08 CIH 1250 CCS, 24R30” ..................................... $84,900 (H) ‘14 JD 1770NT, 12R30", liq. fert. ............................. $84,500 (OS) '07 JD 1770 CCS, 24R30" .................................... $79,900 (OS) ‘08 JD 1790 CCS, 23 split row ............................. $79,900 (B) ‘05 CIH 1200, 31R15”............................................... $49,900 (OW) ‘05 JD 1770,12R30”, liq. fert. ............................... $39,900 (OW) ‘98 JD 1770,16R30” liq. fert. ................................ $29,500 (OS) ‘97 JD 1760,12R30”, wing fold ............................. $28,500 (H) ‘01 JD 1560, 20’, 10” spacing, no till ...................... $26,500 (OW) ‘98 JD 1750, 8R30”, dry fert. ............................... $24,900 (B) ‘03 JD 1750, 6R30”, liq. fert. ................................... $21,900 (OS) JD 7200, 12R30”, front fold ................................... $19,900 (OS) JD 7200, 12R30”, liq. fert. ...................................... $17,500 (H) ‘98 JD 1530, 15’, 15” spacing, cart ......................... $17,500 (OW) JD 7200,8R30”, 20/20 Precision........................... $16,900 (OW) JD 7200, 8R30”, liq. fert........................................ $12,900 (B) ‘00 White 6106, 6R30”, liq. fert. .............................. $11,900 (B) JD 7300, 12R30”, mounted ...................................... $10,900 (B) JD 520, 20’, 15” spacing, mounted............................ $4,950 (OS) JD 7000, 6R30” ........................................................ $4,500
Track Tractors
SPRING TILLAGE
Row Crop Tractors
SPRAYERS • Dry Box •
• 100’ Boom • (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 (OW) ‘11 Ag-Chem 994 Rogator, 1768 hrs................$137,900
• 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) ‘13 JD 4730, 923 hrs., Ext. Warranty .................$189,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 4630, 268 hrs., Ext. Warranty .................$187,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1020 hrs. .......................................$179,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1815 hrs., SS tank, 20” spacing ..$169,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1600 hrs. .......................................$159,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4730, 2532 hrs. .......................................$154,500 (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 1080 hrs., HTA, traction control ...$142,900 (OW) ‘12 Miller N2XP, 1700 hrs., SS tank...................$135,000 (OW) ‘06 Ag-Chem 874, 4400 hrs., SS tank, HTA ........ $69,900 (OW) ‘06 Ag Chem 1074 Rogator, 4600 hrs................ $59,900
• 80’ Boom • (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 734 hrs., Ext. Warranty .................$146,900
PLANTERS/SEEDERS – More Can Be Found On Our Website –
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(H) ’15 JD 9620R, 276 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$382,000 (OW) ‘11 JD 9560R, 443 hrs. .......................................$319,900 (N) ‘15 JD 9520R, 353 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$319,900 (B) ‘14 JD 9460R, 376 hrs., PTO .................................$299,900 (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 ‘09 JD 9330, 2203 Hrs., PTO, 6 SCV’s ................................$179,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 636 hrs. .......................................$274,900 (B) ‘13 JD 9510R, 741 hrs. ..........................................$274,900 (N) ‘15 JD 9420R, 376 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$274,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 9560R, 1135 hrs. .....................................$259,900 (N) ‘13 JD 9460R, 374 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$259,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 9560R, 1045 hrs. .....................................$249,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 9560R, 1149 hrs. .....................................$249,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 9410R, 1073 hrs., hi-flo hyds. ................$239,900 (B) ‘11 JD 9330, 617 hrs., 620/70T42’s .......................$219,900 (OS) ‘09 JD 9330, 2203 hrs., PTO ...............................$179,900 (H) ‘09 JD 9330, 1890 hrs., 3 pt. .................................$176,500 (OS) ‘05 JD 9620, 2119 hrs., 800/70R38’s, duals .......$175,000 (H) ‘05 JD 9520, 3590 hrs., 710/42’s ...........................$138,500 (B) ’13 JD 6125R, 111 hrs, MFWD ..............................$108,900 ‘14 JD 4940, 592 Hrs., Dry Box, CPO ..................................$274,900 (OS) ‘98 JD 9200, 5200 hrs., 620/42’s, AT Ready ........ $84,500 (N) ’15 JD 6125R, 270 hrs.., MFWD ............................$104,000 (N) ‘97 CIH 9350, 3365 hrs. ........................................... $58,500 (N) ’15 JD 6130D, 343 hrs., MFWD ............................... $64,000 (OS) JD 5100M, 900 hrs., MFWD, cab .......................... $52,500 (OW) ’12 JD 5100M, 200 hrs., MFWD, cab .................. $51,900 (N) ‘15 JD 9570RT, 259 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$397,500 (N) ’14 JD 5075E, 83 hrs., MFWD, cab ......................... $42,500 (OW) ’15 JD 9470RT, 210 hrs, Ext. Warranty .............$354,900 (N) ‘15 JD 5075E, 185 hrs., MFWD, open station ........ $28,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 473 hrs. .....................................$339,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 618 hrs. .....................................$329,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 628 hrs. .....................................$329,900 (N) ‘13 JD 9460RT, 537 hrs., .1000 PTO .....................$297,500 (N) ’12 Krause TL6200, 45’ M/Finisher ........................ $52,500 (N) ‘13 JD 9560RT, 1385 hrs. ......................................$279,900 (OS) ’04 Krause TL6200, 42’ M/Finisher...................... $46,000 (OW) ‘11 CIH 550 Quad, 2249 hrs., PTO ....................$277,900 (B) ‘10 Wishek 8962NT, 30’ disk................................... $44,900 (H) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1695 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ............$235,900 (OW) ’09 JD 2210, 44.5’ ................................................. $44,500 ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 Hrs., 100’ Boom, (OW) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1965 hrs., AT Ready ...................$209,900 (H) ’11 Wil-Rich Quad 5, 60’ ......................................... $43,900 15” Spacing ....................... $159,900 (H) '09 JD 9630T, 1857 hrs..........................................$199,900 (H) ’06 JD 2210, 58.5’ ................................................... $39,000 (B) ‘11 JD 8310RT, 1928 hrs., PS, 25” tracks .............$195,000 (H) ’07 JD 2210, 45.5' .................................................... $36,500 (H) ‘06 JD 9520T, 3161 hrs., AT Ready .......................$139,000 (OS) ’09 JD 2210, 38.5’ .................................................. $32,500 (OW) ‘05 JD 8520T,4661 hrs., 18” tracks ..................... $89,900 (N) ’08 JD 2210, 45.5’ .................................................... $29,900 (OS) ‘00 JD 8410T, 5755 hrs., 24" tracks ..................... $74,900 (H) ’03 JD 2200, 38.5’ .................................................... $28,900 (H) ’92 DMI Tigermate, 38’............................................ $16,900 (OS) ‘97 DMI Tigermate, 28’ ......................................... $12,500 (OS) ‘15 JD 8370R, 264 hrs., IVT, ILS .........................$304,000 (N) ‘15 JD 8320R, 321 hrs., IVT, ILS ............................$277,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 8345R, 524 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$264,900 – More Sprayers Listed On Our Website – (OW) ‘14 JD 8345R, 707 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$259,900 (N) ‘15 JD 8270R, 157 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ...........$249,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 735 hrs., PS, 480/50’..................$229,900 ‘10 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30”, (N) ‘15 JD 8270R, 250 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ...........$218,000 (N) ‘15 JD R4045, 486 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$325,000 Promax 40 disks ................ $89,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 8360R,2340 hrs., IVT, ILS .......................$216,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 592 hrs., PT Warranty...................$274,900
• 120’ Boom • (N) ‘15 JD R4045, 210 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$368,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 380 hrs., High Flow.......................$254,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1135 hrs., section control ............$218,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1135 hrs., section control ............$218,900 (OW) ‘08 CIH Patriot 4420, 3600 hrs. ........................$125,900
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(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 (OW) ‘15 JD 8370R, 512 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$289,900 (B) ‘15 JD 8370R, 516 hrs., IVT, ILS ............................$284,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8345R, 491 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$274,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 8345R, 778 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$267,500 (OW) ‘15 JD 8295R, 737 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty .......$229,900 ‘06 JD 8310, 4770 Hrs., PS, Auto Track Ready ............$112,500 (B) ‘15 JD 6150R, 342 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warranty ..$124,900 (B) ‘15 JD 6150R, 379 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warranty ..$124,900 (B) ‘15 JD 6150R, 394 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warranty ..$124,900 (OW) ‘15 JD 6150R, 498 hrs., AQ Plus, Ext. Warr. .....$122,900 (B) ‘15 JD 6125R, 233 hrs., MFWD .............................$112,900
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'96 CIH Steiger 9370, 6357 hrs., PS, triples ........................$69,000
‘14 CIH Maxxum 125, 291 hrs. '14 Puma 145, w/loader, PS, ............................................$59,900 919 hrs. ............................$85,500
'15 CIH Farmall 105C, power shuttle, 90 PTO hp. .........$47,900
Steiger Tiger, “Rebuilt” MUST SEE! - New Tires ....$59,900
‘97 Cat 75D, 330 hp., 9524 hrs. ............................................$29,900
‘14 CIH 9230, Track, 710 eng. hrs., ‘14 Case 580SN Extend-A-Hoe, RWA, Loaded ................... $299,900 4WD, pilot controls .........$78,500
CIH 5400 Min Til drill, 20’ .............................................. $7,900
‘15 CIH 8240, Lux. cab, auto guide, HID lites ............. $285,000
Ashland I-175,17-Yd. ............................................$69,900
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Sculptures of steel
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Nyberg Sculpture Park, Vining, Minn.
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ou might call it the longest running one-man art exhibition in Minnesota.
More than 20 years ago, Ken Nyberg of Vining in Otter Tail County, Minn., finished welding together a gigantic steel human foot with a swollen toe. It was elegantly constructed and brought gentle smiles and puzzled head scratching to all who saw it. But the people of Vining knew a genius when they saw one. They placed the foot at the intersection of Front Street and Highway 210 where a few thousand people saw it daily. Then they waited. Nyberg did not disappoint them. In the late 1990s he created an edgy 10 foot tall pliers about to crunch a giant steel cricket — or cockroach. That sculpture was mounted in a city
park next to the aptly-named Big Foot Gas and Grocery. In 2000, a giant cactus in a flower pot was erected next to the pliers. Then came the larger than life blacksmith — perhaps a self portrait? We found a nickel on the blacksmith’s anvil. I wonder if it’s still there. Nyberg’s work was becoming known and he received commissions to create a giant farmer on a giant tractor for the New York Mills Cultural Center. He produced a bigger-than-life otter in the village of Ottertail, Minn. But he continued to gift creations to Vining. There is a colossal watermelon being sliced by an invisible hand and a levitating yellow cup forever pouring coffee. When Nyberg’s daughter Karen rocketed into space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2008,
her dad made a modest-sized steel astronaut and placed her front and center in the park. Unable to restrain himself, he created a little green space being and has it looking at the astronaut. Did he and Karen talk about what’s out there? In 2005, Nyberg tied some gargantuan chain links into a square knot and left them floating in the park. Then he made an elephant out of lawn mower blades and a towering hand just about to pass a football deep into the end zone. Ken Nyberg is now in his mid-70s and retired. We love his ability to bend steel and bring it to life. We wish we could have seen the snorting bull he made for Toro Corporation. But we found the drive down Front Street to Nyberg Park to be as rewarding as a visit to a fancy museum. We hope you will too. ❖
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