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won’t see much fieldwork other than the “Gentlemen, start your engines!” That necessary pass to get seed beds primed. command dramatically jump-starts the We’ve got 72,600 farms in Minnesota, down Indy 500 each year. Drivers flip the 3,200 from 2010. Back in 1935, when 160switch on their million dollar machines acre farms were the common size, farm and the roar ignites. numbers totaled 204,000 in Minnesota. Driving around rural Minnesota, one ■ visualizes much the same about to happen. In many farm yards, 4-wheel drive What do you make of this 2016 election tractors hitched to huge tillage machines year? “Absolutely amazing” best describes it are just waiting for that green light from so far and it could get more bizarre. It’s LAND MINDS the weather man. But with modern tracbecoming an extremely entertaining tors, even the 400 horsepower size, there agenda. We started with 16 Republican canBy Dick Hagen is no deafening roar. These monster rigs didates for the presidency of America. are almost gentle to the ear. They show Today, we’re down to three. I have been their muscle power in quiet dignity. intrigued, at times amused, by the political outsiders who obviously have captured I respect the mental challenges you guys and gals are facing as you crank up for the 2016 the attention of many. Yes, we hear some outrageous growing season. Yes, you’re chewing up equity banked commentary by Mr. Trump. Yet his free speech and during those 2010-2014 “golden years”. But when it’s business successes generate respect. Disgust ... outright anger ... at this Congress is so evident. time to hunker down, you do just that. And it shows. We all know Congress needs to be fixed. With a $19 Winter farm shows, always an opportunity to touch trillion national debt, they can’t keep kicking the can base on the latest ag developments, just didn’t have down the road. You may have read Warren Buffet’s much buzz this year. Mostly folks were just looking. quick remedy: “I could end the deficit in five minutes. Many of you shared that message when you stopped at The Land booth at the St. Cloud show, the Willmar You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3 percent of GDP, all sitting memAg Show, the Owatonna Farm and Power Show, etc. bers of Congress are ineligible for re-election.” But come crank-up time, LaDon Henslin, veteran Bird Island auctioneer and land realtor wagered every Well, this year, all 435 members of the House of Representatives are indeed up for re-election. Some have acre cropped in 2015 will be cropped again this year, already said it’s the end of their journey. Very likely it even if red ink is the agenda. will be the end for many others also. We are indeed a Does history repeat? Last April, 2015, my “Land Minds” message titled “Talk of a perfect spring” read: nation mostly fed up with this U.S. Congress. ■ As I write this Monday morning, April 20, it’s cold and very windy … again. So I caution “perfect spring” However, despite my carping about the politics of chatter depends upon where you live. Certainly spring America, good things do happen in our communities. 2015 is one of the driest. Fortunately, some moisture is A good example is the Jam the Gym Tim Orth on the agenda for our ag area this week; but much more is needed to get subsoils recharged to comfort lev- memorial event each year at Bird Island. Tim was an Olivia high school student whose life was cut short by els. Yes, lots of dust swirling across the landscape but cancer 20 years ago. His family and community rallied excellent seed bed conditions being reported. behind his memory with the creation of this special That could be much the scenario again this spring. fund-raising memorial event. An estimated 2,000 We’ve seen lots of windy days already, and even a cheering people of all ages jammed the Bird Island downpour of snow. But guys who know say subsoils gym (capacity of about 400) that night. are mostly recharged even though few tile lines are moving water. Most tillage got done last fall. MiniSee LAND MINDS, pg. 5 mum tillage practices are spreading so rapidly you

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 6 — South Central College ag students study in Costa Rica 9 — FFA standout Brett Petersen receives national attention 10 — Catching up with the 1990-91 Minnesota State FFA officers 17 — Dairy Princess working and studying to make dairy a career

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Ethanol: Crop diversity curse or corn savior? March did not go out like last 20 years” was 3.073 mileither a lion or a lamb. In lion acres. He noted howfact, after the U.S. Departever, a drop of that size this ment of Agriculture year would cut trendline released its Prospective production by just “500 milPlantings Report on March lion bushels.” 31, the month — as well as Nothing can be done the 2016 corn market — though, to reduce the 1.8 bilhighballed it into history lion bushels we’ll still have faster than a runaway in the bin when the 2016 FARM & FOOD FILE train. harvest begins. The world By Alan Guebert The coal was USDA’s feedgrain picture is worse; forecast that farmers 21 percent of the previous intend to plant 93.6 milcrop, or 207 million metric lion acres of corn this tons, will remain when year. That figure is 2 milthe new marketing year lion acres more than anybegins. one had dared to even think and 3.5 And, yikes, now the U.S. might plant million acres more than the average 93.6 million acres of corn this year? best guesser had guessed. Yes, of course that’s crazy. For more Market sages stared at the number than 20 years though, American farm as if it was the sun: blinding, searing, policy often has encouraged farmers to killing. Soon though, most began to produce first, then figure out what to scour record books for a historical fact do with the market-splattering suror figure that might put the number plus. into a more hopeful light. Over those years, the handiest, most The search hit pay dirt when Alan universal fix has been ethanol. CreBrugler, a contributing analyst at ative policy solutions to encourage (and DTN, uncovered a gem. Corn, he short of that, mandate) domestic offered, “has seen final acreage below ethanol usage have redirected Amerithe March intentions in 13 of the past can acres toward corn (and its rota20 years.” The “largest swing in the

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tional complement, soybeans) and away from other crops like cotton, wheat, and oats. Indeed, as U.S. corn-based ethanol production ballooned from 848 million gallons in 1990 to 14.8 billion gallons in 2015, American corn acres soared from 74.5 million to this year’s anticipated 93 million-plus. Across those same 25 years however, all wheat acres have plunged from 77.3 million to 2016’s forecasted 49.6 million, and oats have virtually disappeared, dropping from 10.4 million acres in 1990 to just 2.7 million this year. Cotton has been affected, too, with acreage swinging from 12.4 million in 1990, to 15.5 million in 2000, to an anticipated 9.5 million acres in 2016. Ethanol policy also changed between 1990 and 2016. Federal and a patchwork of state tax breaks, as well as tariff protection against imports, were traded for an escalating, mandated Renewable Fuel Standard. The number of ethanol plants nationwide, according to the Renewable Fuels Association, has gone straight up, from a handful in 1980 to 214 last year. And, those plants, claims the RFA, “supported 85,967 direct jobs” (whatever

that means) “as well as 271,440 indirect and induced jobs.” All of these ethanol-related numbers — with the exception of the RFA’s squishy “jobs” numbers — are inarguable. Also inarguable is ethanol’s dominating role in U.S. ag production. No matter where you farm or what you farm, ethanol now drives many of your farm’s choices and decisions. Where would the nation, its farmers, livestock growers and rural America, be today had ethanol not been given such a protected, oversized role in U.S. farm and energy policy during the last 25 years? More to the point, as farmers, their bankers and input suppliers stare blankly at another year of record-shattering corn production and bleak corn prices, what role should it play in the future? Those are fair questions. And, sooner or later, someone will ask them. As such, maybe we in agriculture should do the asking since we’re going to be the ones needing the answers. 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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Commentary: Farmers most important one percent

Hard work helps others in community and in fields Farm Family of the Year. The Mike and Jane Sullivan family were this year’s recipients. The Sullivans farm near Morton on land homesteaded by Mike’s great-grandfather. Three sons, Tim, Pat, and Joe are all part of this enterprise today. The Sullivan’s daughter, Molly, teaches special education at Cedar Mountain Schools. The Distiguished Service Award was presented by the Renville County Corn and Soybean Growers. This year’s honoree is Marv Boerboom who recently retired after 20 years with DeKalb Monsanto. Boerboom developed inbreds that have been parents of over 156 different hybrids. He has been granted 66 inbred patents with 34 patents pending! Congratulations to everyone … especially you farmers about to start digging in the dirt once again. We don’t thank you enough. But we collectively thank the Lord for what you do for all of us! Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. He may be reached at dickhagen@mvtvwireless.com. ❖

To a rural Midwesterner, agriculturally related events such as Des Moines’ poor water quality, or the Gulf Coast dead zone may be a case of “out of sight, out of mind.” But it is important to keep these occurrences in the forefront of our thinking. Planting diverse rotations, using cover crops, practicing integrated pest management, avoiding over-fertilization, and eliminating soil disturbance are only a few ways by which innovative producers are growing food while being environmentally responsible. Managers of agricultural land must ask, how are the decisions I’m making in respect to my farm impacting the world around me? The maintenance of clean air and water for future generations, providing habitat for wildlife, and the production of food are all grand challenges faced by farmers ... the stewards of the land ... the 1 percent. This commentary was submitted by Michael Bredeson, PhD student of Department of Natural Resources Management at South Dakota State University. ❖

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LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 Ringmaster for the event over the last several years has been Bill Neubauer, a corn, soybean and sugar beet farmer. With his wife Janelle and an incredible bunch of volunteers, they put on a memorable evening of entertainment. Generous hearts this year contributed over $20,000. Totals over the past 20 years now exceed $2 million with every dollar helping defray medical bills of area families facing insurmountable medical expenses. Over 200 families have been assisted. ■ On March 21, the annual All Ag Celebration was hosted by Pro Ag of Renville. The county awarded 14, $200 scholarships to students from seven area schools. The special $2,500 Agriculture for America Leadership Scholarship went to Daniel Roker, now a student at South Dakota State University. Part of this Pro Ag event was the recognition of the Renville County

aim of regenerative agriculture practitioners is to produce nutrient-dense foods while restoring degraded natural resources (soil, water, and biodiversity). In collaboration with researchers from universities, government and nongovernment organizations, these innovative land managers use unbiased information to develop integrated, diverse and profitable production strategies. Farmers who focus on restoring soil health and biodiversity enjoy “underground insurance” — providing resilience during environmental hardships (such as drought, flooding, pests and diseases) usually resulting in long-term yield gain. The diversification of farm ventures by leading producers also offers economic stability by diversifying the farm portfolio, mitigating the effects of market volatility in a select few commodities. Beyond on-farm benefits, the reversal of soil and biodiversity loss through regenerative agriculture restores the services poor management practices degrades. If soil health is improved, natural resource quality will follow.

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nities, cities, watersheds, ecosystems and even the world at large. Media reports which emphasize the negative impacts of agriculture on the environment are not uncommon. A very recent example is the degraded water quality of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers that supply the city of Des Moines. Other instances of environmental degradation through farm management are perhaps underpublicized because their effects aren’t immediately apparent. Their impacts are easily overlooked at the farm scale, but are noticeable when considering an entire landscape. For example, tillage-induced erosion, biodiversity loss from unnecessary pesticide applications, and volatile flooding events following tile installation may not be impressive at the field level, but have additive effects that scale up to situations like the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. On a positive note, a small but growing assemblage of producers are making a concerted effort to reverse the negative environmental effects that agricultural practices have had through “regenerative agriculture”. The

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A mere 1 percent of our nation’s population are farmers, and this small percentage isn’t expected to grow anytime soon. In the five years between 2007 and 2012 the number of “new farmers” (those who had been operating for less than five five years) fell by 23.3 percent! So what? Why does it matter that as every year passes there are fewer farmers? To begin, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are 1.03 billion acres of combined crop and grazing lands in the United States. Or, in other words, almost 45 percent of the total land surface is used for agricultural purposes. As producers retire and fewer individuals pursue farming as a career, the average size of farm operations increases and the overall number of farms decreases. As a result, enormous tracks of land which purify water, sequester atmospheric carbon, provide habitat for wildlife, and produce food are under the stewardship of only a handful of individuals — farmers. The decisions and actions of this small cohort have immense implications for whole commu-

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College students move classroom to Costa Rica By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor NORTH MANKATO, Minn. – Farms in Costa Rica may be smaller, but the learning curve for 10 Minnesota ag students was big as they spent 10 days in the Central American country. The South Central College students made the trip in March as part of an international field study to experience practices and crops in a locale a little warmer than Minnesota. “It was hot,” admitted Leah Schloesser who was one of the students on the trip. “They’re used to the climate and they work through the day like it’s nothing,” she laughed. “We were dying.” Schloesser, 19, is an agri-business production student concentrating her studies in dairy. She grew up on a dairy farm near Le Center, Minn., which houses about 300 milkers and a like-number of heifers. “(Costa Rican) livestock is different from ours,” Schloesser observed. “They raise Brahman cows which are a little smaller than ours. They’re more heat tolerant.” Jake Huber also made the trip. The 21-year old Mapleton native is working on an agri-business major with an agronomy focus. “The (Costa Rica) farming culture is really different,” Huber said. “Almost everything is hand labor on the smaller farms. Even on the big banana plantations, it’s all picked by hand.” Huber stayed at a chocolate farm which was about

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40 acres in size. Cocoa is not a seasonal crop and the beans are picked year-around as they ripen. “The trees were about the size of a small pear tree,” Huber said. “It was a little tough interacting with the family. They didn’t speak English.” Schloesser said some farms are as small as 5 acres and are operated by extended families of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. “The (growing) plot was small,” Schloesser said, “but they packed so much stuff in it. They produce much more than they could consume.” Most families grow specialty crops which they trade with other farmers. Markets are an outlet for surplus produce and Costa Rican pigs are raised on a banana diet. “Feed rations are completely different,” said Schloesser, “because of the climate.” SCC agribusiness instructor Megan Roberts

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organized the trip partnering with Earth University, a Costa Rican institution renown for agriculture academics. Earth University was established by Costa Rican law in 1986 as a private, non-profit, international University. The school is designed to prepare young people from Latin America, the Caribbean and other regions, including Africa and Asia, to contribute to the sustainable development of their countries. The university offers a four-year undergraduate program in agricultural sciences and natural resources management. Earth University has two expansive campuses. The Guácimo campus is in the heart of the tropical rainforest in the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica. The 8,342-acre campus includes classrooms, laboratories, academic farms, student and faculty residences, a commercial banana plantation, reforested areas and a forest reserve. The second campus is called EARTH-La Flor and is located in the dry tropics of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province. The 3,700-acre campus is used by students working on various projects; and also hosts seminars in areas such as solar, wind and minihydroelectric energy, biomass, biogas and waste management, as well as in carbon neutrality, entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture. The campus farms also produce rice, sugarcane, mangos, hay and beef.

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 22-23 – Holistic Management Grazing Planning Course – Willmar, Minn. – Two day course for farmers and ranchers who want to improve sustainability of livestock operations through movements of grazing livestock – Contact Robin Moore at Land Stewardship Project at (320) 269-2105 or rmoore@landstewardshipproject.org or visit www.landstewardshipproject.org 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 April 28 – Building a Safety Net for your Farm – Willmar, Minn. – Workshop on how beginning and specialty crop farmers can take advantage of new crop insurance options – Contact Scott DeMuth at Land Stewardship Project at scemuth@landstewardshipproject.org or (320) 269-2105 or visit www.landstewardshipproject.org May 7-8 – Greater Minnesota Two-Cylinder Club Field Days, Swap Meet & Auction – Little Falls, Minn. – Morrison County Fairgrounds is the site of a consignment auction, pedal tractor pull, tractor driving contest, parade, antique tractor pull, garden tractor pull – Contact Joe Staricka at (320) 630-8476 or oxacres@sytekcom.com May 13-15 – Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival – Lake Elmo, Minn. – Washington County Fairgrounds is filled with fleece, fiber and family for sheep shearing demos, kids crafts, spinning, vendors, artisans, classes, animals, sheep breeds, llamas – Visit www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org May 18-20 – Minnesota Dairy Health Conference – Bloomington, Minn. – Conference offers continuing education for people in the dairy industry and this year’s focus is on the feeding, health and environmental care of animals – Contact Marie Villano at University of Minnesota at (612) 624-4972 or cceconf4@umn.edu or visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/dairy/

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Students discover Costa Rican farmers waste nothing COSTA RICA, from pg. 6 Roberts was involved with Earth University when she was an underThe farming culture is graduate student. She maintains conreally different. Almost nections with the institute which everything is hand helped organize and coordinate the SCC trip. labor on the smaller farms. Even on the big “We spent about two years marketing the trip,” Roberts said. “Finally in banana plantations, the last week of January we got the it’s all picked by hand. go-ahead so we had to move pretty fast. We needed 10 students to make — Jake Huber (the trip) work and we did that easily.” Most of the students had to secure wide and 4 feet deep by hand. “No backpassports and the group met every hoes,” Huber shook his head. “The soil week to prepare for the trip. However, was so rocky. It was hot. It was a lot of even with preparation, there were a work.” few surprises awaiting in Costa Rica. Huber was also impressed with an “Monkeys wake you up,” laughed aquaponics system he visited. Fish are Schloesser, “and there’s lots of big, big raised in a tank and by-products from the bugs.” fish are used to provide nutrients to plants. “We had a very good driver through the entire trip,” Roberts added, “but “My job is to expose (students) to new Submitted people drive really fast on their narthings,” Roberts explained. “The trip row roads. There were lots of crashes.” Trading Minnesota’s winter for tropical Costa Rica were (front, left to right) SCC Agribusiness Instructor Megan Roberts and student Steve Voigt; (back, standing, made me think more about composting Everyone agreed the Costa Ricans left to right) Emily Spear, Kristi Oberdieck, Molly Tiede, Erik Jaeger, Jana Thormod- and recycling. My goal is to do this every year, hopefully going to different places. are very frugal with their resources son, Blaine Bias, Tyler Kueker, Leah Schloesser and Jake Huber We have 110 students in the ag program and waste nothing. Biodigesters are they can be when the temperature is always around and the interest is there.” commonplace. 90 degrees. I was surprised by some of the equipBoth Schloesser and Huber said they would make “They’re smaller systems,” said Schloesser, “but ment and technology they had available.” the trip again. Huber had some hands-on biodigester experience. “Totally,” Schloesser said, “No question.” She He took part in digging a 50-foot long trench, 5 feet paused. “I’d learn Spanish though.” ❖

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specialty crops category. their ag industry along with 49 other award in FFA time-conBut this starts with 50 since FFA members from other states. suming? each state has a state winQ: Your farming career is about Petersen: Well, I just prener qualifying for the to launch. What’s ahead with your fer to call it building a businationals. These judges are FFA career? ness management plan. I from the industry so they started filling out my appliPetersen: I intend to complete an ask some tough questions. cations in 2010 and have application for the American State All four of my judges were been collecting crop producmen but women were also Farmer award. I may hold off until tions records every year. next year to add one more year of part of the judging group. When I won at state, I was records to my application. I will defiQ: Is the National FFA nitely be joining the KSM FFA then able to move on to Convention a highlight alumni and hopefully going on to the national competition in event in your young life? state FFA Foundation Board. 2014. Yes, very precise records are vital. The Brett Petersen Petersen: Absolutely. I’ve Q: You are so complimentary judges explore the records attended five conventions. Yes, it’s a about your ag teacher. Why is of each applicant to verify that there tremendous learning event. You meet are no holes in our paperwork. Plus we fellow FFA’ers from across America. that? each meet with our four judges pri- You meet and hear some dynamic Petersen: She has been my springvately. They question us on our finan- speakers. You get even more enthused board. She’s been 10 years at our cials, our marketing strategies, our about this dynamic industry called school. She pushes kids to do great leadership abilities and other stuff. agriculture and the reality that down things. Our school board likes her. So We’re expected to be able to speak pos- the road you might be a key contribu- does our entire community and that’s itively on behalf of agriculture. They tor to the future of this industry. A why we have such an outstanding ag even quiz us on our innovation skills bonus of my national award is a one- program at KSM school. ❖ and knowledge of operating the week trip to Costa Rica in June to tour machinery and electronic packages that are part of modern agriculture. In essence, they are quizzing us on our skills so that we can become even more efficient food producers throughout our farming careers. Q: And which of your three crops has been most profitable? Petersen: My sugar beets. There’s a significant difference in net profit between these three crops. Over the past four years, my beets have averaged between 26 and 30 tons each year. Sweet corn is less reliable, both in terms of production and price swings. But an advantage with sweet corn is being able to price contract at the beginning of each year. The same situation with peas. The disadvantage is that you don’t have the opportunity to sell on the open market should there be a good price bounce upward. But what I’ve learned is simply the ongoing challenge of farming — forward price or risk the open market! All three of my crops are contract crops. The judges asked several questions on marketing including our knowledge of the federal farm program. Q: As you look back on your total FFA career, how do you rank this national competition? Petersen: I think this has been the biggest part of my FFA career. Also the leadership side of FFA has been huge for me because helping other members through my high school career was always rewarding. I know that building my own leadership skills will help 507-246-5032 Of St. Peter, MN me throughout my career. I competed against three others in the national

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn. — At age 20, Brett Petersen sports an impressive resumé in the business of farming. He’s partners with his brother, Hunter, and cousin, Cody Suder, in PeteCo, a 1,000 acre crop enterprise. Petersen is also a junior partner with his parents, Kyle and Paula Petersen, in their 5,000-plus acres of corn, sugar beets, sweet corn and peas. Skilled in farming technology and public speaking, he’s a second-year student at Ridgewater Community College in Willmar, studying agronomy and farm management. Now he has added this achievement: Petersen was named the National Champion in Specialty Crops at the 2015 National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. The Land caught up with Petersen in the family’s farm shop for this Q&A. Q: How important is continuing education for you? Petersen: I think it’s vital. Agriculture is such an exciting and technology-driven industry. It’s a must to keep informed and know what’s happening — not just in Minnesota agriculture, but across the nation and overseas. We learned in our high school ag program that food production is key to the world’s future. The ag program at Ridgewater greatly reinforces all the dynamics of agriculture. It’s a great school. Q: Because of their diversified farming program, your parents provided you an excellent head start. But you also give a lot of credit to Christa Williamson, who was your ag teacher and FFA mentor at Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg High School. Petersen: Yes, she encouraged me to do the application for the special crop competition at the National FFA Convention. She’s been a big push for me. The Specialty Crops category fits within our farming business; so I did my application on sugar beets, sweet corn and peas. I started my crop production program four years ago to build up records for this national competition. You only need one crop to enter. At the national convention I competed against an FFA student from California who grew lavender. Lots of different crops in this event. I was awarded the Minnesota State Star Farmer in 2014. Because of FFA, I’ve had great opportunities and met some tremendous people. Q: Is going after a national

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1990-91 Minnesota State FFA Officer Team

Where were you in 1990? Garth Brooks and George Strait were rocking the country charts. We were all singing “Friends in Low Places”. In our cars and trucks, we were turning up “Blaze of Glory” by Bon Jovi and harmonizing “Hold On” with Wilson Phillips. “Pretty Woman” was playing in theaters, launching Julia Roberts into stardom. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush drew a “line in the sand.” U.S. troops were stationed in the desert of Saudi Arabia. In 1991, Operation Desert Storm was launched to liberate Kuwait from Iraq.

Also in 1990, a proposal for the WorldWideWeb was published. Today, the internet has transformed both our personal and professional lives. Google, Amazon, e-mail and Facebook are at our fingertips 24/7 via our smart phones. 1990 and 1991 was a pivotal time for the United States. Current events of the day laid the groundwork for the culture, politics and wars of the 21st century.

President Brian Van Zomeren: FFA offered opportunity Brian Van Zomeren President For Brian Van Zomeren, Minnesota State FFA president of the 1990-91 Officer Team, being a leader in FFA came naturally. Growing up in the Alexandria FFA chapter, he was also involved in 4H, Boy Scouts and church. Being involved in organizations was what he knew. In addition, his father, Bernie Van Zomeren, was

the ag teacher and FFA advisor at Jefferson High School in Alexandria. His sister, Barbara Van Zomeren, served as treasurer on the 1987-88 officer team. Van Zomeren grew up on a 25-acre hobby farm with about 200 head of Rambouillet sheep, which he showed in 4-H, FFA and open class. Today, Van Zomeren has two children of his own and lives in Andover, Minn. He is an auto body shop manager for Roger’s Master Collision in the Twin

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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State FFA Officer Team of 1990-91 was laying the groundwork for their own lives. Working together, they led and served FFA and its members. Leadership and service became the foundation on which they built their lives. See what this officer team is doing 25 years later. Sadly, Jerusha Solt Lowe passed away in 2013, so please read a memorial tribute to her. — FFA stories by Marie Wood

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Cities. Everyday he uses the leadership skills he developed in FFA. Through FFA, Van Zomeren gained people skills such as how to deal with conflict. He has worked in the auto body business for 22 years. When customers come in with a banged up vehicle, he makes sure Brian Van that the customer is happy and the Zomeren: 1990 car looks like new when the job is done. His work also includes negotiating with insurance companies for payments. When Van Zomeren looks back on his year as a state FFA officer, he recalls being very busy with school and FFA. He went to the University of Minnesota in St. Paul for agricultural engineering. “You see it as an opportunity and a lot of fun,” said Van Zomeren. In planning the state convention, Van Zomeren said that everybody did their part and brought their own personality to the convention. For Van Zomeren, the highlight of his term was traveling across the state as an FFA representative. “I’m a people person. I liked the traveling, meeting people, dealing with business men and women, and farmers,” said Van Zomeren. “I learned how to stand up before a group.” ❖

Jim Lee: FFA gave me confidence, leadership skills

FFA influenced reporter’s life

That official dress was a great equalizer for teenagers. You got to know people for the person they were. — Jim Lee ter. His family raised sheep. Lee and his sister topped out at 40 head of Hampshire sheep that they showed in 4-H, FFA and open class. The sheep were raised for lamb meat to make the hobby farm pay. “You name them and they are going to go to the market,” said Lee. “That was always a tearjerker at the State Fair. Market animals don’t go home from the State Fair.” Raising sheep gave Lee a lesson in the responsibility of taking care of livestock. When it was 40 below, you have to bring warm buckets of water from the basement to the barn. Someone always had to be home to take care of the animals, especially during lambing. Looking back, he appreciates all his parents did to help him raise sheep. Besides showing livestock in FFA, Lee competed in many contests — soils, horticulture — and played in the state band. Lee said he was a shy kid

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To this day, Jim Lee, 1990-91 Minnesota State FFA vice president, remembers Mr. Paul Day’s catchphrase: Preparation promotes peak performance. Preparation has been a cornerstone of Lee’s career as a profes- Jim Lee: 1990 sional trainer. He began his career with NK Lawn and Garden in the packet seed division. Today he is the training manager for Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, where he develops and implements training programs. Lee and Val Luhman-Aarsvold were tasked at the 1991 state convention to read all the FFA degree recipients. They spent hours practicing the names to pronounce them correctly and keep the ceremony paced well. “The lesson was preparation,” said Lee. “Getting somebody’s name wrong was not an option.” Lee and his wife, Christina, and their son Johnathan, live in Otsego, Minn., where they have a big garden and fruit trees. Lee graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in ag industries and marketing. The best man in his wedding was his freshman year roommate, whom he met through FFA. Lee grew up on a hobby farm near Annandale, where he was in the Annandale High School chap-

and FFA gave him a chance to grow. “It gave me a great opportunity to build confidence and public speaking skills and develop those leadership skills,” said Lee. Lee even praised those blue FFA jackets. “That official dress was a great equalizer for teenagers,” said Lee. “You got to know people for the person that they were.” As vice president, Lee could jump in and help out in any way he could. Since he was one of the only students that had his own computer in 1990, he took on the state convention program and brochure and created overhead transparencies for the leadership conferences. He has fond memories of planning and putting on the State Leadership Conference at the Deep Portage Conservation Reserve in Hackensack. “It was such a cool environment. Our team worked well together in putting those weeks together so that the rest of the people there would learn something and walk away with something,” said Lee. The skills that Lee used as an FFA officer to plan camps and conferences are the same skills he uses today to plan training programs “FFA gave me the confidence to do things that I wouldn’t have done otherwise. It’s an organization that helps bring the best in somebody out,” said Lee. ❖

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As reporter of the 1990-91 Minnesota State FFA Officer Team, Anne Wilfahrt Warburton said in retrospect she was well-suited for the position. She competed in public speaking, creed and parliamentary procedure. “I did not come from a family that was actively farming,” said Warburton. “So I was in the minority of FFA participants. But like almost every Minnesotan I had extended family that did farm actively.” Warburton grew up in Kimball, which was known for dairy farming at that time. At Kimball Area High School, two incredible teachers attracted Warburton and many others to FFA. As it turns out, FFA had a major influence on her career and the life she leads today. “I wouldn’t have been able to use these words at the time. I had an intuitive connection with the outdoors,” said Warburton. FFA allowed Warburton to explore her connection to the natural world. “What did I know? Hands on was important; the

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Planning, teamwork skills last after term ends When the team was at the state officer conference in Nebraska, tornado sirens were going off and torChristine Kidrowski Soltau, senI completely enjoyed working nadoes touched down eight miles tinel for the 1990-91 Minnesota with the state officer team. ... from their site. She recalls looking State FFA Officer Team, uses a at Brian Van Zomeren and Val LuhGreat memories and lifelong skill she developed in FFA every man Aarsvold and Van Zomeren friends. day. The skill is the ability to work cracked a joke. with many different people — Christine Kidrowski Soltau through different types of tasks. Christine Kidrowski Soltau “My main memories about FFA is She is benefits and safety adminis- 1990, 2016 that it helped me develop my leadtrator for the City of Rochester. ership ability plus the ability to Today Soltau lives in Zumbrota, Minn., with her “If I look at the state conference or any of the lead- adapt to changing needs,” said Soltau. “Great memo- husband, Chris, and their two children. Tyler is in ninth grade and Anna is in fifth grade. For many ership meetings that we put on, every one required ries and lifelong friends.” us to work together and plan and then from there to For Soltau’s supervised agriculture experiences, years Soltau was involved in the FFA Foundation implement,” said Soltau. she focused on agronomy. In Olivia, she interned for and FFA Alumni. While Soltau is not involved in farming, her husSoltau grew up on a 1,000 acre crop farm of corn, Keltgen Seed Company. beans and sugar beets near Clara City. The family “During that internship I was primarily managing band works at Ag Partners in Goodhue as agronomy also raised some hogs. the seed corn, working with farmers and determin- manager. Every spring, she supports him during “I grew up in a family of five girls. We worked on ing when the crew had to go in and detassle,” said those long hours. “We still are small town. Many of our friends are the farm just like the boys would,” said Soltau. “I Soltau. “I had a chance to look at the impacts of difinvolved with the agronomy side,” said Soltau. had the opportunity to experience many different ferent agronomy chemicals on seed corn varieties.” ❖ types of roles with harvesting and taking care of the Her internships taught her how to prove herself on “Farming will always be part of me.” crops and animals.” the job. She was in the MACCRAY High School FFA chapter, where she served as secretary, treasurer and president, which led to regional treasurer and president and ultimately the State FFA Officer Team. ralist in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Minnesota REPORTER, from pg. 11 Today, Warburton lives in Nova ScoCollege of Agriculture in St. Paul, where she environment was important to tia, Canada, with her husband, majored in applied economics. She served as a state me,” said Warburton. James Warburton and their 6-yearofficer during her freshman year. She recalls lots of Warburton graduated from Minold son. laughter working with the officer team. nesota State University, Mankato, where she earned a degree in In Canada, she got her master’s in “Some ideas were fabulous and they succeeded. speech and natural resource manland use planning. As a consultant, Other ideas didn’t work and we would laugh about agement. she worked with municipalities to it. I completely enjoyed working with the state offiadapt to climate change. Being an cer team,” said Soltau. For many years, she worked in Anne Wilfahrt Warburton FFA officer showed Warburton an environmental education as a natu- 1990, 2016 appreciation for working with a strong team that asked what do we need to do and how do we get it done. Teamwork is a value that she has drawn on throughout her career. Remote Control Field “We had a really strong team. I never once felt unduly proportioned with work,” said Warburton. “I Cultivator Depth Kit never felt anything other than support. There was no internal competition, no jockeying for the spotlight.” Warburton has begun a new chapter in her life. The couple bought some acreage near the village of Middle Musquodoboit. 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In memoriam: Jerusha Solt Lowe lived to serve things that we might not have thought about before. It was Jerusha Solt Lowe, good for us to have a treasurer of the 1990different perspective,” 91 Minnesota State said Aarsvold. FFA Officer Team, embodied the FFA Lowe grew up in motto of “Living to Reading and began serve.” Sadly, Lowe Jerusha Solt Lowe: 1990, 2013 her FFA career in the died of cancer at age Worthington FFA 40 in rural Worthington, Minn., on chapter, where she was the first female May 7, 2013. She was raising a family president there. She attended Worof three children with her husband, thington Community College, UniverCharles Lowe. sity of Minnesota, St. Paul, and MinLowe brought humor and perspec- nesota State University, Mankato. tive to the 1990-91 team. Val LuhIn both her career and personal life, man-Aarsvold, secretary in the 1990- she devoted herself to young people 91 team, recalled that Lowe had the and education. She taught ag and shop most distinctive laugh. at Fulda High School and Butterfield“She caught the attention of every- Odin High School. She was a 4-H one in the room when she started Extension agent for Jackson County. She also served as the youth director chuckling,” said Aarsvold. at Westminster Presbyterian Church Lowe pushed the team to do top in Worthington. As both a youth and quality work for FFA members. It was parent, Lowe was active in Nobles important to Lowe that FFA repre- County 4-H. sented everybody. Her most recent position was teach“She challenged us to think about ing special education in the Area

Jerusha Solt Lowe Treasurer

She challenged us to think about things that we might not have thought about before. It was good for us to have a different perspective. — Val Luhman Aarsvold Learning Center for Community Education in Worthington. Lowe was “straight-up honest,” said Jim Lee, vice president of the 1990-91 team. “She was passionate about what she believed and was never afraid to speak her mind,” said Lee. Lee also recalled Lowe’s trademark humor. He shared a memory of driving by a hog farm with Lowe. “Of course that wonderful aroma came into the car and Jerusha said ‘Smell that? It is the smell of money!’” said Lee.

Brian Van Zomeren, 1990-91 president, also remembered Lowe’s smile and laugh, along with a voice that really carried. Van Zomeren admired her dedication. “She was a small town girl through and through. She had no interest in ever living in a big city,” said Van Zomeren. Biographical information in this report was from the obituary of Jerusha Lowe compiled by Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. ❖

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thing his parents did. That didBy MARIE WOOD n’t last. P.J. traveled to WashThe Land associate editor ington, D.C., for the WashingThe 2016 Minnesota FFA ton Leadership Conference and Convention is April 24-26. This discovered that FFA was where year’s theme is “Together he wanted to be and how he We...”. could serve other people. P.J. Aarsvold, Minnesota His year as an FFA state offiState FFA president, is helpcer has been a great experience ing to plan the convention. The P.J. Aarsvold and opportunity. team chose the theme because it highlights that FFA is a collective “It’s been an incredible ride thus far. effort of every single person — advi- It was everything I expected and so sors, alumni, staff and members. much more,” said P.J. “Spending time You may recognize the last name. with members at camps and conferAarsvold is the son of Val Luhman ences, chapter visits, meeting industry Aarsvold, who served on the 1990-91 businesses.” FFA officer team as secretary and is P.J. is a sophomore at the University executive director of the Minnesota of Minnesota, St. Paul. He is majoring FFA Foundation. in mathematics while taking quite a P.J.’s dad, Paul Aarsvold, is one of few agriculture classes. He is looking two ag teachers and FFA advisors at to combine math with ag statistics or Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School. precision agriculture. He is exploring That’s where P.J. graduated from high the courses and career that will be the best fit. school. “FFA really has something for everyWhile it was assumed that P.J. would ❖ be in FFA, he drifted away for a bit one,” said P.J. with the thought that FFA was some-

experiencing the power of FFA as a member, officer, advisor and now foundation director. To this day, Aarsvold represents FFA with the highest regard. “When I represent the FFA I really do work to show the value of the organization and that it’s worth investing in these young people,” said Aarsvold. Val and Paul Aarsvold have a hobby farm near Altura, Minn., where they raise sheep, goats and a miniature horse. “Our children are experiencing raising animals and we find that pretty valuable,” said Aarsvold. ❖

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Many of you know Val Luhman Aarsvold as executive director of the Minnesota FFA Foundation. But executive directors have to start somewhere and Aarsvold began her FFA career in the Goodhue chapter, where she served at the chapter and regional levels before being elected secretary of the 1990-91 Minnesota State FFA Officer Team. “I fell in love with FFA when I was 15 and attended the state Greenhand Camp,” said Aarsvold. “I loved the positive messages and empowering people to learn and grow and develop and advocate for agriculture.” Aarsvold served her state term as a freshman at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, where she earned a degree in agriculture education. For “seven awesome years,” she was an FFA advisor. Her husband, Paul Aarsvold, is the ag teacher and FFA advisor at Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School. They were already married when they accepted teaching positons in Plainview. Aarsvold taught industrial technology for a year until student numbers required a second ag

teacher. At first, Aarsvold learned Aarsvold worried many lessons that working together year. One was to be would put stress on accountable. As secretheir marriage. tary, she knew if she didn’t get the meeting “It turned out to be minutes right she a fun adventure,” said would rewrite them. Aarsvold. Val Luhman Aarsvold: 1990, 2016 “We were really In 2001, Aarsvold treated like professwitched gears to become executive director of the foundation because she sionals and it was expected that we act had three young boys and teaching full that way,” said Aarsvold. “You had to time became too much to manage. The give your very best.” family has since added two girls to the Aarsvold gave a shout out to all the mix for a total of five children. regional presidents that implemented The Aarsvold boys are all involved in the officer team’s work at the regional FFA: P.J. is state FFA president; Nick level. is a chapter officer; and Lafe is a chapShe has the unique perspective of ter junior officer. Their daughters, Julia and Jessica, aren’t old enough for FFA yet but they are excited about joining. For Aarsvold, being secretary was a memorable experience that gave her the opportunity to travel and interact with so many people across Minnesota. She also attended the State Presidents Conference in Washington, D.C. “Now my network included people across the country,” said Aarsvold.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn. — Abraham Lincoln said, “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Cheyenne Schmidt, student in dairy management at Ridgewater College in Willmar, appears to be doing just that. “I’m studying dairy management,” Schmidt said. “I really like some of the courses. My plan right now is to go on with a five-semester option which would enable me to come back next spring and also earn an ag business degree.” Cheyenne Schmidt With every intention of being back into dairy farming after graduation from Ridgewater, Schmidt said her dairy background goes back to helping her dad. “Because I didn’t go to day care, I was out feeding calves and also helping with the milking with my dad and both grandparents,” she said. “And I still love doing dairy every day.” Schmidt already has a job at Pennock, Minn., where she helps milk 94 Holsteins each day after her college classes wrap up. It’s a Double-8 swing parlor where she handles each milking comfortably as well as feeding of the calves. Dairy students at Ridgewater also get an impressive look at a large dairy. Meadow Star, located about six miles from campus, is a new 8,500 Jersey cow operation with a 106-cow rotary parlor providing 24hour milking. Meadow Star provides three houses so workers can live right on site if they choose. “I’ve visited Meadow Star twice,” said Schmidt. “Their help is just excellent with the cows. The entire farm sparkles. They use the Jersey breed because the Holstein produces a slightly lower protein and fat content. “The Jersey breed has a bit lower milk production, but produces a high value product. Also, because it is a smaller animal, feed consumption is a bit less. So the net result is more profit per animal.” When asked if the big mega dairies such as Meadow Star will soon control the dairy industry, Schmidt replied, “I think there will always be both big and small. There has to be a balance so that we all have a voice in the industry.” As an 18 year-old student with a daily job at a dairy farm, Schmidt is not bashful about speaking up on behalf of the dairy industry. That’s partly because she is the current Dairy Princess of Kandiyohi County. She likes telling the dairy story to cor-

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Hope returns as Global Dairy Trade prices creep higher The following marketing analysis is for the week ending April 8. Hope returned to the Global Dairy Trade auction which crept higher on April 5 and reversed the previous event’s fall. The weighted average for all products offered was up 1.2 percent, following a 2.9 percent drop on March 15. Only two products offered showed declines. Buttermilk powder was down

8.2 percent, after leading the gains last time at 6.4 percent. Butter was down 2.0 percent, after dropping 2.8 percent last time. Rennet casein led Tuesday’s gains, up 11.8 percent, after leading the losses last time, down 7.0 percent. GDT cheddar was next, up 10.5 percent, after dropping 5.6 percent last time. Anhydrous milkfat followed, up 6.7 percent, after dropping 6.5 percent last time. Whole milk powder inched 0.1

percent higher, after slipping 0.8 percent last time; and skim milk powder was up 0.1 percent, after dropping 2.5 percent on March 15. FC Stone MIELKE MARKET reported the WEEKLY average GDT By Lee Mielke butter price equated to about $1.2257 per pound U.S. Contrast that to Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter which closed Friday at $2.12 per pound. GDT cheddar cheese equated to about $1.2599 per

pound U.S. and compares to Friday’s CME block cheddar at $1.42. GDT skim milk powder, at 78.04 cents per pound U.S., compares to 78.50 cents per pound last time; and the whole milk powder average, at 91.29 cents per pound U.S., is up from 89.38 cents per pound in the last event. The CME Grade A nonfat dry milk price closed Friday at a bargain basement 69 cents per pound. ■ Preliminary data pegged February milk production at 15.8 billion pounds, up 4.6 percent from February 2015. However, when adjusted for the additional day due to leap year, output was See MIELKE, pg. 19

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put at 281.9 million pounds, down 10.7 percent. Skim milk powder production however, at 39.9 million pounds, was up 23.1 percent from a year ago; with year-to-date output at 91.2 million pounds, up 19.8 percent from 2015. The report also showed February nonfat dry milk stocks at 216.6 million pounds, down 4.4 percent from January and 10.0 percent below a year ago. Checking cheese, block cheddar closed the first full week of April at $1.42 per pound, down a nickel on the week, 15.75 cents below a year ago, and the lowest block price since December 23, 2015. The barrels ended at $1.4175, down 3.75 cents on the week, 19.25 cents below a year ago, and lowest since February 24, 2015. Only one car of block sold on the week and five of barrel. ■ Dairy Market News says milk supplies are increasing and offered below class prices. Many Midwest plants are at full capacity. Domestic sales are “decent but export sales remain challenging.” Tight cold storage availability is a concern and aging programs are “well stocked.” “Mozzarella and cheddar production are particularly strong,” says Dairy Market News. “Makers of specialty cheese, often made in relatively smaller plants than plants making commercial volumes of more common cheeses, particularly welcome the availability of discount milk to reduce the cost basis.” Western cheese makers say milk supplies are adequate for almost all of their processing needs and cheese production continues to increase seasonally. “A few cheese makers say mozzarella and provolone production is steady to higher with strong sales into food service. Some manufacturers note a slight decrease in commercial cheese demand. Cheese is moving, but it takes a little more work and in some cases

price concessions to complete the trans- available.” actions. End users seem to want to Kurzawski wrote in his April 7 Early reduce their own inventories, rather Morning Update that “Domestic than take on more cheese. Industry contacts say there is still a lot of cheese See MIELKE, pg. 22

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MIELKE, from pg. 18 up just 1 percent. USDA’s latest Dairy Products report shows where that milk went and didn’t. February cheese output totaled 956.2 million pounds, down 4.7 percent from January, 7.8 percent above February 2015, and year-to-date production is now at 2.0 billion pounds, up 5.1 percent from a year ago. California vats produced 208.4 million pounds of that cheese, 9.7 percent more than a year ago. Wisconsin, at 246.0 million pounds, was down 6.5 percent. Minnesota output was down 10 percent and Idaho was down 11.8 percent. FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski points out an interesting note on California’s mozzarella production which was up 6.25 percent year-over-year. “California showed a significant increase in mozzarella production, up 10.5 percent, while simultaneously showing a 26.1 percent reduction in cheddar. To give you an idea of the impact of California on the mozzarella market, we saw U.S. production for February come in at just over 341 million pounds. California produced 37 percent or 127.8 million pounds.” February’s Italian cheese output hit 430.7 million pounds, down 1 percent from January, up 9.2 percent from a year ago; with year-to-date at 865.9 million pounds, up 5.6 percent. Mozzarella, at 341.2 million pounds, was up 10 percent from a year ago and year-todate totaled 678.1 million pounds, up 5.0 percent. Total American-type cheese production, at 368.2 million pounds, was down 8.2 percent from January, up 4.9 percent from a year ago; with year-to-date output at 769.1 million pounds, up 2.9 percent. Cheddar output totaled 258.2 million pounds, up 0.7 percent from a year ago; with year-to-date at 554.7 million pounds, up 1.2 percent. ■ U.S. churns produced 171.2 million pounds of butter, down 2.5 percent from January, up 9.6 percent from a year ago (up 5.8 percent adjusting for leap year), with year-to-date output at 346.9 million pounds, up 3.3 percent. California butter output, at just under 51 million pounds, was down 3.4 percent from January but 0.2 percent above a year ago. Nonfat dry milk production totaled 144.9 million pounds in February, down 5.7 percent from January, 3.9 percent below a year ago; with year-to-date out-

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TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued CIH 290 Mag, '11, 735 hrs ....................................................... $165,900 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 275 Mag, '09, 3565 hrs ..................................................... $112,000 CIH 260 Mag, '12, 490 hrs ....................................................... $165,000 CIH 250 Mag, '14, 250 hrs ....................................................... $199,000 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 2145 hrs ..................................................... $135,900 CIH 240 Mag, '14, 405 hrs ....................................................... $157,500 CIH 240 Mag, '14, 225 hrs ....................................................... $190,750 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 360 hrs ....................................................... $179,900

CIH 620 Steiger, '14, 970 hrs ................................................... $285,000 CIH 620 Steiger, '13, 190 hrs ................................................... $325,000 CIH 600 Steiger, '13, 25 hrs ..................................................... $275,000 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

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CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1210 hrs....... $283,900 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 535 Quad, '08, 1945 hrs .................................................... $245,900 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 CIH 380 Mag, '15, 280 hrs ....................................................... $269,900 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, '08, 990 hrs ....................................................... $129,900 CIH 315 Mag, '14, 2680 hrs ..................................................... $158,000 CIH 315 Mag, '14, 2700 hrs ..................................................... $137,500

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CIH 485HD Steiger, ‘10, 1065 hrs.$219,900 CIH 485HD Steiger, '10, 1065 hrs ............................................ $219,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 1595 hrs .................................................... $231,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 2160 hrs .................................................... $225,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 2905 hrs .................................................... $209,500 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, 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 ......................................................... $69,500 CIH 9380, '98, 6330 hrs ............................................................. $64,900 CIH 9370, '98, 4415 hrs ............................................................. $69,900 CIH 9370, '96, 6775 hrs ............................................................. $64,500 CIH 9330, '96, 6925 hrs ............................................................. $57,900 CIH 9270, '94, 6095 hrs ............................................................. $65,000

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 225 Mag., ‘14, 130 hrs......... $169,000 CIH 225 Mag, '14, 130 hrs ....................................................... $169,000 CIH 220 Mag, '14, 225 hrs ....................................................... $155,900 CIH 200 Mag, '14, 305 hrs ....................................................... $148,250 CIH 190 Mag, '14, 620 hrs ....................................................... $155,500 CIH 190 Mag, '11, 2005 hrs ..................................................... $111,900 CIH 190 Mag, '09, 3840 hrs ....................................................... $99,900 CIH 180 Mag, '15, 255 hrs ....................................................... $153,500 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, '01, 6640 hrs .......................................................... $67,500 CIH MX210, '05, 4390 hrs .......................................................... $84,500 CIH 170 Puma, '12, 3385 hrs ................................................... $112,000 CIH 165 Puma, '09, 3945 hrs ..................................................... $82,000 CIH 140 Maxxum, '13, 1680 hrs................................................. $80,000 CIH 140 Maxxum, '09, 2150 hrs................................................. $69,500 CIH 140 Pro, 2265 hrs ................................................................ $78,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, '11, 1400 hrs................................................. $79,900 CIH 105C Farmall, '14, 500 hrs .................................................. $49,900 CIH 105C Farmall, '13, 450 hrs .................................................. $48,500 CIH 8940, '98, 7055 hrs ............................................................. $62,000 CIH 8930, '97, 4300 hrs ............................................................. $73,900 CIH 7220, '94, 10,720 hrs .......................................................... $59,500 CIH 7220, '94, 3250 hrs ............................................................. $65,000 CIH 7210, 6570 hrs .................................................................... $54,500 CIH 7110, '89, 4560 hrs ............................................................. $49,500 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 M100GXDTC, '12, 650 hrs.............................................. $50,000 McCormick MC130, 1740 hrs ..................................................... $55,000 NH 8870, '00, 5340 hrs .............................................................. $52,900 NH T8040, '10, 1145 hrs .......................................................... $139,900 NH T8010, '08, 2195 hrs ............................................................ $99,900 NH T8.330, '11, 1045 hrs ......................................................... $145,000 NH T7.210, '11, 740 hrs ........................................................... $117,500

TRACTORS 2WD CIH 695, '91, 4965 hrs ............................................................... $12,500 CIH MX180, '00, 2885 hrs .......................................................... $64,500 CIH 115 Value, '08, 1555 hrs...................................................... $44,900 CIH JX70, '07, 1980 hrs ............................................................. $22,900 IH 966, '73, 10 hrs...................................................................... $16,500 IH Hydro 84, 4990 hrs ................................................................ $14,000 Ford 3930, '90, 2415 hrs .............................................................. $8,900 Ford 3400, 2045 hrs ..................................................................... $5,450 JD 4440, '79, 7110 hrs ............................................................... $25,000 NH 8670, '97, 5780 hrs .............................................................. $36,500 NH T5070, '08, 1100 hrs ............................................................ $35,500

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JD 2210, 295 hrs ........................................................................ $11,900 Kubota B3030, '10, 990 hrs ........................................................ $13,950 Kubota B2320HSD, '11, 125 hrs................................................. $18,500 Kubota L4400HST, '08, 145 hrs.................................................. $22,500 Coleman HS500, '13, 85 hrs......................................................... $7,900 JD 620I, '08, 995 hrs .................................................................... $6,400 Kubota RTV900, '07, 635 hrs ....................................................... $8,500 Kubota RTV900, '05, 1455 hrs ..................................................... $7,499 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI, '15, 10 hrs ............................................ $11,500 Yamaha G22A, '05 ........................................................................ $2,995

CIH 250 Mag., ‘14, 250 hrs......... $199,000

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CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1115 hrs..... $195,900 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 JD 9560RT, '14, 670 hrs ........................................................... $312,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 1040 hrs ......................................................... $269,900 JD 9430, '08, 3275 hrs ............................................................. $169,500 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 ......................................................... $59,500 NH 9882, '98, 5000 hrs .............................................................. $59,900

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CIH 1265, 36R22 ...................................................................... $215,900 (3) CIH 1260, 36R22 ...............................................starting at $177,500 CIH 1260, 36R20 ...................................................................... $159,900 CIH 1255, 16R30 ...................................................................... $110,000 (7) CIH 1250, 24R30 .................................................starting at $58,000 (6) CIH 1250, 16R30 .................................................starting at $69,900 CIH 1250, 12R30 ........................................................................ $69,500

CIH 1240, 16R30 ............................ $49,900

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(2) JD DB44, 24R22 ................................................starting at $119,500 (2) JD 1780, 24R22 ...................................................starting at $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

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CIH 3230, ‘14, 340 hrs. ............... $167,500 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 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 JD 4030, '15, 265 hrs ............................................................... $259,900 Miller 4365, '10, 825 hrs .......................................................... $245,000 Miller 4365, '09, 2060 hrs ........................................................ $179,900 Miller 4275, '08, 1240 hrs ........................................................ $149,900 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

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HAY & FORAGE CIH WD1903, '09 ........................................................................ $69,900 Claas 8700, '04, 2015 hrs........................................................... $98,500 MacDon 9200, '97, 1620 hrs ...................................................... $37,500 NH H8080, '12, 340 hrs ............................................................ $102,500 NH H8080, '11, 885 hrs .............................................................. $89,000 NH H8060, '12, 305 hrs .............................................................. $98,500 (4) CIH DC132, 13' MowCond ...................................starting at $27,900 CIH DC102 MowCond ................................................................. $21,400 Claas 9300C MowCond ............................................................... $44,500 Claas 9100RC MowCond ............................................................ $55,000 Claas 9100C MowCond ............................................................... $65,000 (3) Claas 8550 MowCond ..........................................starting at $34,000 (3) Claas 8400RC MowCond .....................................starting at $46,500 NH 1475, 14' MowCond ............................................................. $11,500 NH 1441, 15' MowCond ............................................................. $16,750 Pottinger Novacat MowCond ...................................................... $44,000 (2) CIH FXH300 PT Forg Harv ...................................starting at $34,500 Gehl 1085 PT Forg Harv ............................................................. $17,500 NH FP230 PT Forg Harv.............................................................. $32,500 CIH 600 Forg Blower .................................................................... $6,500 CIH MD82 Disc Mower ................................................................. $8,900 Gehl DM162, 8' Disc Mower ......................................................... $4,500 Kuhn GMD800 Disc Mower .......................................................... $7,900 Kuhn GMD700 Disc Mower .......................................................... $9,000 Kuhn GMD700HD Disc Mower ..................................................... $9,500 Gehl WM2109 Wind Merg .......................................................... $12,500 H & S HSM9 Wind Merg............................................................. $10,500 H & S MSM-P Wind Merg ............................................................ $9,500 (5) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg..................................starting at $18,500 (3) Oxbo 14-16 Wind Merg........................................starting at $48,500 Oxbo 334 Wind Merg................................................................ $121,000 (5) Oxbo 330 Wind Merg ...........................................starting at $97,000 CIH WR101 Rake .......................................................................... $6,250 Claas Liner 1750 Rake ................................................................ $22,000 Krone Swadro 10 Rake ............................................................... $14,900 Pottinger 185A Rake ................................................................... $15,000 Tonutti RCS8 Rake ........................................................................ $2,200 CIH RB564, 5x6 Rnd Baler.......................................................... $27,900 CIH RB465 Rnd Baler ................................................................. $39,500 CIH RS561, 5x6 Rnd Baler.......................................................... $10,750 (3) Claas 280RC Rnd Baler ........................................starting at $17,900 Claas 255 UNI Rnd Baler ............................................................ $31,000 Claas Rollant 62, 4x5 Rnd Baler ................................................... $4,000 JD 568 Rnd Baler........................................................................ $27,000 MF 2856A Rnd Baler ................................................................... $33,000 NH BR7090 Rnd Baler ................................................................ $32,900 NH BR7060 Rnd Baler ................................................................ $22,500 NH BR780, 5x6 Rnd Baler .......................................................... $12,900 NH BR760 Rnd Baler .................................................................. $22,600 Vermeer 605XL, 5x6 Rnd Baler .................................................... $8,500 CIH LB333 Rec Baler .................................................................. $59,000 Claas 3300 Rec Baler ................................................................ $145,000 Claas 2200 Rec Baler .................................................................. $30,000 (2) 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........... $29,900 rting at $28,900 ........... $29,900 ........... $14,900 ........... $13,900 ........... $68,500 ........... $78,500 ........... $43,500 rting at $45,900 rting at $29,900 ........... $35,500 rting at $27,900 ........... $31,000 ........... $21,500 ........... $16,500 ........... $15,500 ........... $15,500 ........... $15,500 ............. $9,500 rting at $12,500 ............. $8,000 ........... $47,500 ........... $15,500 ........... $27,900

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SP FORAGE Continued Claas 900, '07, 3980 hrs........................................................... $148,500 Claas 900, '05, 3450 hrs........................................................... $139,900 Claas 900, '03, 2280 hrs........................................................... $125,000 Claas 900, '03, 3300 hrs........................................................... $120,000 Claas 900, '02, 1800 hrs........................................................... $146,500 Claas 900, '02, 3955 hrs........................................................... $118,000 Claas 900, '01, 4210 hrs........................................................... $112,000 Claas 870, '04, 3035 hrs........................................................... $156,000 Claas 870, '03, 2895 hrs........................................................... $149,500 Claas 870, '03, 4165 hrs........................................................... $112,500 Claas 850, '05, 3455 hrs........................................................... $148,500 Claas 830, '11, 1400 hrs........................................................... $195,000 Claas 830, '06, 4075 hrs........................................................... $125,000 JD 7980, '13, 1375 hrs ............................................................. $259,000 JD 7780, '14, 350 hrs ............................................................... $299,000 JD 7780, '13, 365 hrs ............................................................... $299,000 JD 7400, '05, 3860 hrs ............................................................. $112,000 JD 7500, '04, 2840 hrs ............................................................. $129,500 JD 5400, '75, 6665 hrs ............................................................... $16,500 (6) Claas PU380HD Hayhead .....................................starting at $12,500 (8) Claas PU380 Hayhead ..........................................starting at $12,000 Claas PU300 Hayhead ................................................................. $13,000 JD 645A Hayhead ....................................................................... $10,900 JD 645C Hayhead ....................................................................... $24,500 JD 640B Hayhead ....................................................................... $13,500 (11) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead..................................starting at $98,500 (9) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead....................................starting at $65,000 (5) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead....................................starting at $59,000 (12) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead............................starting at $15,500 (5) Claas RU450 Cornhead ........................................starting at $23,000 JD 692 Cornhead ........................................................................ $82,000 (2) JD 690 Cornhead .................................................starting at $92,000 Kemper 6008 Cornhead .............................................................. $51,500 (3) Kemper 4500 Cornhead .......................................starting at $15,000 Kemper 360, 8R30 Cornhead...................................................... $15,000 NH 3PN Cornhead ......................................................................... $8,500

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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 (4) 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 637 Disk ................................................................................ $20,900 Summers 40' Disk ...................................................................... $49,900 (2) Wishek 862NT, 26' Disk .......................................starting at $54,900 CIH 4200, 12.5' Combo Mulch ..................................................... $5,950 $27,500 JD 2310, 45' Combo Mulch ........................................................ $54,950 (5) CIH 110, 50' Crumbler .........................................starting at $10,900 ........... $27,500 DMI 42.5' Crumbler ...................................................................... $9,250 ........... $17,900 DMI 40' Crumbler ......................................................................... $9,850 ........... $10,500 Unverferth 1225, 57' Crumbler ................................................... $34,900 CIH 181, 20' Rotary Hoe............................................................... $2,500 Yetter 3530, 30' Rotary Hoe ......................................................... $4,900 rting at $39,500 ........... $47,500 rting at $56,500 rting at $45,900 ........... $41,500 rting at $29,900 rting at $33,500 Claas 980, '14, 575 hrs............................................................. $362,000 ........... $29,900 Claas 980, '13Claas 980, '14, 575 hrs ...................................... $362,000 rting at $40,500 Claas 980, '13, 960 hrs............................................................. $349,000 rting at $42,500 Claas 980, '13, 1270 hrs........................................................... $325,000 ........... $36,500 Claas 980, '13, 1435 hrs........................................................... $316,000 ........... $18,000 Claas 980, '13, 1780 hrs........................................................... $275,000 ........... $11,500 Claas 980, '09, 2055 hrs........................................................... $239,000 Claas 980, '09, 2575 hrs........................................................... $222,000 Claas 980, '08, 1730 hrs........................................................... $249,500 Claas 980, '08, 2945 hrs........................................................... $195,000 Claas 980, '08, 3000 hrs........................................................... $185,000 Claas 980, '07, 3030 hrs........................................................... $175,000 Claas 970, '14, 870 hrs............................................................. $275,000 Claas 970, '08, 1450 hrs........................................................... $275,000 Claas 960, '14, 1405 hrs........................................................... $289,000 Claas 960, '13, 1190 hrs........................................................... $310,000 Claas 960, '13, 1470 hrs........................................................... $278,500 Claas 960, '13, 1490 hrs........................................................... $277,500 Claas 960, '12, 1250 hrs........................................................... $269,500 Claas 960, '12, 1945 hrs........................................................... $245,500 Claas 960, '10, 1440 hrs........................................................... $269,500 Claas 960, '10, 2295 hrs........................................................... $221,000 Claas 960, '09, 1870 hrs........................................................... $245,000 $70,000 Claas 960, '08, 3765 hrs........................................................... $169,000 Claas 940, '15, 695 hrs............................................................. $285,000 ............. $7,500 ........... $12,500 ........... $12,500 ............. $9,850 ........... $11,500 ............. $9,900 ........... $12,500

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Nonfat dry milk prices mark lowest prices since 1977 MIELKE, from pg. 19 cheese demand remains strong. However, in light of the 18 percent downdraft in exports from year ago levels, domestic demand will have some heavy lifting to do in order to compensate.” He adds the sustained move lower in the U.S. dollar “offers some hope to a battered export arena,” but the wild card is the “fallout from El Niño in certain parts of the world.” ■ The resilient butter was resilient again, jumping 4.25 cents Tuesday, 7.75 cents Wednesday (with 21 cars traded on the day), and added 4 cents Friday to close at $2.12 per pound, up 16 cents on the week, 36.75 cents above a year ago, and the highest spot price since February 12, 2016. Twenty six cars sold this week. Dairy Market News says some market participants are “puzzled” over the recent price strength, considering the spring holidays are behind us and “especially in light of domestic prices being above international prices and stocks on hand registering higher the two previous years. The pace of retail sales is slower than the previous month, but food service interest is steady,” says Dairy Market News. “Cream availability is tighter in areas of the upper Midwest and fewer loads from the East are clearing into the Central region. Producers are content to build inventories ahead of third and fourth quarter.” Western butter makers say production remains active but they have slowed the churns slightly. “Cream is readily available for butter making, but processors are hesitant to buy extra loads. Butter stocks are building. Retail demand continues to be

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Domestic cheese demand remains strong. However, in light of the 18 percent downdraft in exports from year ago levels, domestic demand will have some heavy lifting to do in order to compensate. — Dave Kurzawski strong,” according to Dairy Market News, and some contacts say “a few new end-users, who once used hydrogenated vegetable oils, are requesting butter instead.” Surprisingly, U.S. butter exports were up in February, up 9 million pounds, (55 percent) from a year ago, and up 68 percent from January on a daily average basis, according to the Daily Dairy Report. However, the Daily Dairy Report also points out that the butter trade balance remains negative, and imports were up 53 percent from a year ago. ■ Spot Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at 69 cents per pound, down 2.75 cents on the week and 28 cents below a year ago, on 14 cars sold. The latest USDA-surveyed powder price was at 74.61 cents per pound and California’s surveyed price was 76.34 cents per pound, up 1.2 cents on the week. CME nonfat dry milk market has only traded at 69 cents per pound on nine occasions: six times in August 2015 and three days this week. The Daily Dairy Report says “These mark the all-time low since NDM began trading at the CME before the turn of the century. Current spot NDM prices are likely the lowest since 1977, when the NDM support price was 68 cents per pound.” ■ The USDA’s latest National Milk Cost of Production report shows February’s total milk production costs were down from January and February 2015. Total feed costs averaged $10.03 per hundredweight, down 71 cents from December, down 24 cents from January, and $2.23 below February 2015. Purchased feed costs, at $5.24/cwt., were down 34 cents from the December level, down 13 cents from January, and 1.61 below February 2015. Total costs (including feed, bedding, marketing, fuel, repairs, hired labor, taxes, etc.) at $21.48/cwt., were down $1.07 from December, down 47 cents from January, and $2.16 below a year ago. Feed costs made up 46.7 percent of total costs in February, down from 46.8 percent the month before, and down from 51.9 percent a year ago. Meanwhile, Penn State’s Jim Dunn writes in his latest Dairy Outlook that his measure of income over feed costs fell by 2.9 percent in March from February as lower feed prices combined with lower milk prices. He states that March’s income over feed cost is

slightly higher than last year’s value. March’s value for IOFC of $6.48 per cow per day is “not good”. Income over feed cost reflects daily gross milk income, less feed costs, for an average cow producing 65 pounds of milk per day. “The allocation of the revenue per hundred pounds of milk (milk margin) is the estimated amount of the Pennsylvania all-milk price that remains after the feed costs per hundredweight of milk production are paid. Like income over feed cost, this measure shows that the March Pennsylvania milk margin was 2.9 percent lower than in February. Since feed prices are expected to stay low, the moderate increases in milk prices shown in the futures markets for the second half of 2016 would increase IOFC,” according to Dunn. Most telling perhaps, Dunn states worldwide milk production continues to rise, with a 3 percent increase over last year through February. Rabobank’s Global Dairy Quarterly sees a weak global market throughout 2016, with prices expected to pick up going into 2017. ■ Cooperatives Working Together continues to export product nonetheless and accepted two requests for export assistance this week to sell 152,119 pounds of cheddar cheese to customers in Asia and Oceania. The product has been contracted for delivery through August and raised CWT’s 2016 cheese exports to 12.36 million pounds plus 7.72 million pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat) and 14.68 million pounds of whole milk powder to 14 countries. The sales are the equivalent of 394.85 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis. ■ Checking Oceania: Dairy Market News says hay trading in Australia has been slow. “Spells of rain in Northern Australia have helped pasture growth in coastal regions, enhancing the ability of producers to utilize home grown feed. The rains have brought some drought relief to Queensland. The Australian corn harvest has begun in southern states, which has led to some relief from using stored feed.” New Zealand milk production in February totaled 1.97 million metric tons, down from 2.43 mmt in January. February 2015 milk production was 1.86 mmt. February 2016 milk solids (the sum of total milk protein and fat), at 171.62 million kg, is down from 208.04 million kg in January, but up from 165.67 million kg a year ago. Dairy Market News says “There is significant discussion among dairy producers in New Zealand, expressing anxiety over the recent reduction in the previously forecast payout for milk. While specific outcomes will vary by farm size, some estimates for the average New Zealand dairy producer milking 414 cows will lead to a six-figure revenue deficit over earlier payout projections.” 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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machine at several livestock By DICK HAGEN farms before deciding to add it The Land Staff Writer to their lineup. ST. CLOUD, Minn. — At St. Cloud’s Central Minnesota “It’s rugged, well-built and Farm Show, a huge machine structurally very solid,” said that looks like a pontoon on Boecker. “Cost is mid-$150s. wheels dominated the DairyWarranty coverage is one year land Supply display. Dan on any factory defects and the Boecker of Dairyland Supply Dan Boecker electronics.” in Sauk Centre is used to getUnderstandably, custom pit ting lots of attention and questions. pumpers are the big market for this “It’s a manure agitator,” Boecker machine. Boecker estimates at least explained. “Yes, sort of strange look- 80 percent of all livestock manure ing, but once you understand what it lagoons are now pumped out by cusdoes, those four big tires on each cor- tom operators which often also ner and that big belly tank enable it includes delivery and spreading over to do a great job of getting even the designated fields. biggest manure lagoon ready for “Custom operators know what they pumping. You can run the wheels to crawl over an obstacle in the lagoon if are doing,” Boecker said. “They’re need be or it can simply maneuver efficient. They do it right. And they within a lagoon by the action of its provide a tremendous time, labor and financial saving for the livestock pumps.” operator.” Manufactured in Ontario, Canada, Dairyland Supply specializes in and new on the market two years ago, the contraption is called a Nuhn farm material handling and carries as Lagoon Crawler. Directed with a many as 1,000 items to get the job remote hand-held control, this done. machine has a pumping capacity of The top-selling item in their lineup 10,000 gallons per minute. A big rea- these days is the Penta TMR mixer. son why this machine is getting popu- On the floor at the St.Cloud show was lar with custom manure handlers is a 4130 Penta wagon with a capacity of its 10-inch discharge pipes which can 400 cubic feet. Also on display for the handle a lot of really thick manure, bigger market was a 1,200 cubic foot said Boecker. Supreme unit. Powered by a 6.7 liter Cummins Manure spreaders are also a growengine, it’s a working beast in a ing market with Dairyland Supply. Its lagoon. Dairyland Supply viewed this

Local Corn and Soybean Price Index

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Cash Grain Markets corn/change* soybeans/change* Sauk Rapids Madison Redwood Falls Fergus Falls Morris Tracy Average: Year Ago Average:

$3.08 $3.11 $3.15 $3.09 $3.18 $3.15

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$8.41 $8.60 $8.66 $8.45 $8.60 $8.64

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The following marketing analysis is for the week ending April 8. CORN — Corn has closed higher in every session in April and since the March 31 grain stocks and acreage reports, for a total of six consecutive higher closes. May corn this week recouped about half of the previous weeks’ loss on concern of harvest-delaying wet weather in Argentina plus a slow start to the U.S. planting season. The May corn contract jumped 8.25 cents for the week to close at $3.62.25 per bushel. July corn was 7.25 cents higher at $3.65 and the December contract PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. gained 5.25 cents at $3.75 per St. Paul bushel. The wet weather in Argentina may lead to export opportunities for the United States. This has led to speculation the export category will remain unchanged on the April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Informa Economics however, increased their Argentine corn production estimate by 0.5 million metric tons to 27.5 mmt. Michael Cordonnier stands at 25 mmt for Argentina’s corn production and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is at 27 mmt. Conab this week raised its Brazilian corn production outlook to 84.7 mmt, up 1.14 mmt from the last estimate. Informa Economics raised their Brazilian corn estimate by 1.2 mmt to 83.7 mmt. Cordonnier is pegging Brazil’s corn crop at 84 mmt, which is the same as the USDA forecast. Dry weather in Brazil’s safrinha (second crop) corn area may result in lower estimates going forward, but it’s too early to tell.

The livestock markets appear to have run into some resistance after posting some early spring rallies. Nothing appears to be changing in the battle between supply and demand in either the hogs or cattle. The anticipation of a change in this battle is really not expected in the near future. This continues to make the livestock markets trade very erratic until supply or demand take over the majority of the price discovery process. The cattle market is the primary example of the continuing struggle between supply and demand. For months the market has been dominated by a tight supply of market-ready cattle JOE TEALE and weakening demand. This Broker has put the market in a seesaw Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. battle each week as to which way prices will move depending on the inventory needs of the packer. This has caused a very erratic and volatile price movement on a weekto-week basis. For the near term, the outlook for any change in this pricing behavior looks unlikely since there is very little change in either the supply outlook or in the demand for beef. Based on a longer-term outlook, unless demand picks up significantly, the supply of cattle looks to be on the increase, which could tilt the trend in prices lower for finished cattle. Given the poor economic conditions, it would be surprising if demand could significantly pick up; given the relationship of beef to the other competitive meats which are of better value to the consumer. Therefore, producers should be wary of the overall condition of the cattle market and protect their

A goal of any good lender and/or financial counselor is to have their farmer clients move their management to the next level. In regards to better management through better financial reporting, that next level is moving from farm records used primarily for tax management purposes to farm records used for financial management decision-making purposes. Some of the key financial management related questions that I hear every day include: “Is my business truly profitable? I’m paying income taxes, yet my debt isn’t going down.” “Where is all the money going in my operaJOEL LARSON tion? It seems like we are falling AgStar Financial Services behind.” “What changes should I Credit Director make in my operation to adjust to Blue Earth, Minn. lower grain prices?” “How do I know if it’s a good time to sell my grain when it’s time to pay some bills or when the market is going up or down?” “How do I know if I should grow my business with my own cash or use borrowed money? Or should I be growing my business at all?” And, “How can I bring my son or daughter into the business?” Relying on farm records only for tax management purposes makes it very difficult to answer these questions. If a producer can upgrade their records and financial reporting to financial management quality, then it’s easier to answer management questions with confidence. So what’s included in good financial reporting for a grain producer? The following reports are my “Best in Class” management reporting:

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Ethanol stocks, exports dropped in February billion bushels vs. 1.83 billion bushels on the previous report. The outlook for world carryover is 207.35 mmt vs. 206.97 mmt last month. For South America, Brazil’s crop is estimated at 83.8 mmt (84 mmt previously) and Argentina’s at 27.2 mmt (27 mmt previously). As for U.S. weather forecasts, some outlooks are tilting toward a quicker transition from El Niño to La Niña. If correct, it could mean warmer, drier conditions may occur as early as July and soon enough in the crop development stage to affect corn yields. I view these forecasts as a moving target and wouldn’t bet the farm on a drought occurring somewhere to drive prices significantly higher at this time.

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If (and a big if) corn acreage is proven correct at the March outlook of 93.6 million acres and yields are near trendline, the $3.25 to $3.00 level for December corn for this fall will begin to be bandied about.

Figure out your projected cash flow ing loan needs. • Finally, a marketing plan is a guide for making sales including marketing and risk management tools which may be used. One of your first considerations in building “Best in Class” management reporting is selecting the accounting system and/or software which is right for your operation. From my experience, many producers benefit from the assistance of a program like Adult Farm Business Management to guide them through the process. Other operations choose to work with an accountant who may be knowledgeable in both grain production and financial reporting. Your financial services officer can be a great resource in getting you networked with the right support. Good financial reporting has many advantages, including the ability to benchmark your operation vs. others. It’s never too late to improve your financial reporting and move to the next level of management. 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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LARSON, from pg. 24 • A fiscal year-end balance sheet with supporting schedules. It is important that this is done consistently and at year end. • An Accrual Income Statement ties changes in balance sheets to income and expense information so you can determine true profitability. • A Reconciliation of Change in Owner Equity to Accrual Income Statement allows you to determine true net worth change against any appreciation or depreciation of assets. • A Statement of Cash Flows accounts for all dollars in and out, including all asset purchases and family living. • Develop an Enterprise Analysis indicating yields, cost per bushel, and cost per acre. Knowing your break-even point is a critical consideration when determining when to market and how to manage your inputs and land costs. • Figure your projected cash flow for the coming year. This is your road map for decisions on grain sales, asset purchases and borrowing money. It is particularly important for establishing your operat-

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OUTLOOK: Weather and money will be looked to for price direction in the coming weeks as the April WASDE crop report is not expected to hold any surprises. The first corn planting numbers will be issued by the USDA on April 11. The trade is anticipating planting at 2 percent to 4 percent complete. Warmer, drier conditions are in the 6-10 day forecast for the Midwest which will please growers who are ready to get the planters rolling. If (and a big if) corn acreage is proven correct at the March outlook of

93.6 million acres and yields are near trendline, the $3.25 to $3.00 level for December corn for this fall will begin to be bandied about. Short-term support for the May contract is $3.46.5 with resistance from $3.65 to $3.70 per bushel. SOYBEANS — May soybeans teased the $9.00 support level early in the week when it traded down to $9.01 per bushel before finding support at the 200-day moving average. A rally on Friday on a softer dollar, firm Brazilian real, and fund buying erased nearly all of the week’s losses. May soybeans fell 1.5 cents for the week to settle at $9.16.75 per bushel. July declined a penny to $9.25 and November soybeans were down 1.5 cents at $9.30.75 per bushel. The recent COT as of April 5 showed funds long with 73,000 bean contracts and a record net long position in soyoil at 108,000 contracts. Crop estimates for Brazil were updated this week with Conab, the government agency, cutting the estimate from 101.2 mmt to 99 mmt and Celeres, a private firm, raising its projection from 99.1 mmt to 99.9 mmt. Informa Economics cut their Brazilian bean production forecast from 101.3 mmt to 100.5 mmt. Cordonnier has Brazil’s bean crop at 100 mmt. The USDA stands at 100 mmt which is where most of the estimates are gathering. As for Argentina, Informa Economics is at 59.5 mmt, Cordonnier at 60.5 mmt and the USDA at 58.5 mmt. Weekly export sales were in line with expectations at 15.4 million bushels. As in corn, the gap behind last year continues to narrow. Sales are running 8 percent behind last year while the USDA is forecasting an 8.3 percent year-on-year decrease in exports. There were no new crop sales reported. Last year at this time we already had 141.8 million bushels of new crop committed while this year we only have 64.5 million bushels of new crop sales on the books. OUTLOOK: The monthly WASDE report will be released on April 12 and will be followed by the NOPA Crush report on April 15. The trades estimate for 2015-16 ending stocks is 454 million bushels vs. 460 million bushels on last month’s report. World soybean carryover is projected at 79 mmt vs. 78.9 mmt last month. Traders are predicting Brazil’s bean crop at 100.2 mmt versus 100 mmt last month and Argentina’s bean crop at 59.2 mmt vs. 58.5 mmt last month. Argentina’s harvest weather has been wet and could become more of an issue. The harvest is estimated at 14 percent complete. For May soybeans, I would peg support at $9.00 with resistance at $9.29.25 per bushel. Nystrom Notes: Contract changes for the week ending April 8: May Chicago wheat gave back all of last week’s gains and then some, closing down 15.5 cents. Minneapolis lost 8 cents and Kansas City dropped 17.75 cents per bushel. May crude oil rallied $2.93 per barrel to $39.72 per barrel. ULSD jumped nearly 7 cents, RBOB was 6.25 cents higher and natural gas was up 3.5 cents. The U.S. dollar index fell .426 points for the week. April WASDE report will be out April 12. The wheat ending stocks estimate is 977 million bushels vs. 966 million bushels on the March report. ❖

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NYSTROM, from pg. 24 The most recent Commitment of Traders report as of April 5 showed money manager’s net short in futures and options increased 53,500 contracts to net short 161,900 contracts. This is the largest net short since the middle of March, but funds were buyers later in the week. Fund buying since April 5, and a weaker U.S. dollar index have contributed to the overall rally. Weekly export sales were neutral at 37.2 million bushels. This again narrowed the gap from last year from 15 percent behind last year to 14 percent behind. The USDA is forecasting an 11.4 percent year-on-year decline in exports. New crop sales were 6.9 million bushels. New crop total commitments are 73.1 million bushels compared to 78.4 million bushels last year at this time. New sales announced in the USDA’s daily report totaling 265.5 thousand metric tons were a bright spot during the week and helped lend a supportive air to the market. Weekly ethanol production fell by 16,000 barrels per day to 976,000 bpd and stocks were down 34 million gallons to 933 million gallons. This was the biggest weekly stocks decline in almost a year. Ethanol exports in February plunged 20 percent month-on-month to 67 million gallons. China’s imports plummeted 70 percent from January to February as currency fluctuations made Brazil’s ethanol more attractive to Chinese importers. China plans to cut corn acreage by 8.2 million acres by 2020 as part of its overall grain program. Remember China has already announced its intention to let corn prices flow to a market driven price. The trade estimate for the April 12 monthly WASDE report for 2015-16 ending stocks is 1.845

When we said we were ready to plow, we didn’t mean... Minnesotans once again proved their hardiness during the Randolph FFA 14th annual Tractor Parade on April 8. The celebratory kick-off for spring planting attracted 127 tractors and the usual great crowd. Perhaps unfortunately, by the 9 a.m. starting time, Mother Nature decided to add some wet, cold confetti to the event. The sudden snow squall didn’t deter anyone’s enthusiasm and the parade was another resounding success.

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Pork cutout price stuck in mid-$70s TEALE, from pg. 24 inventories as warranted. It appears the hog market has reached a price level where demand has softened and supply of inventory is adequate to more than meet that demand. The pork cutout has been struggling to break through the mid-$70 range for several weeks; but has been unable to accomplish that feat. As a result, the cash and the futures markets have retreated recently from their respective highs. This would indicate demand resistance at these levels.

Unless violated in the near future, it could signal a potential top in hog prices for the moment. This would be a little out of the ordinary, considering the typical seasonal pattern of the hog market. The high usually falls in the latter spring to early summer period. However, if demand does not increase in the weeks ahead, this could verify that a top in the market is in place. Producers should be alerted to these market conditions and monitor the situation and protect inventories as needed. ❖

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Planting date and population impact corn yields MINNEAPOLIS — Few decisions for corn production are as important as those related to planting. Hybrid selection, row width, planting date, and planting rate can influence corn yield and net return. Decisions related to planting rate are especially important, since seed represents around 15 percent of the total cost of corn production. University of Minnesota Extension Corn Specialist Jeff Coulter recently shared considerations for corn planting dates and planting populations. Maximum corn yield is generally obtained when planting occurs in late April or early May. In years when spring arrives early, a mid–April planting date also will produce similar yield if young plants are not damaged by a freeze in May. In years when there are few growing degree days during late April and the first half of May, maximum corn yield also

can be obtained when planting occurs in mid–May. Typically, there is a rapid decline in corn yield as planting is delayed beyond mid–May. However, advantages from early planting can be negated if planting occurs when soils are too wet. When corn planting is delayed beyond the third week in May, switching to earlier–maturity hybrids reduces the risk of corn freezing in the fall before it has reached maturity. Research from Illinois and Minnesota indicates that the optimum final plant population for corn is not affected by planting date. Planting rates of 34,000 to 36,000 seeds per acre maximize net return in most fields. Optimum planting rates tend to be near or above the high end of this range for early–maturity hybrids (especially for hybrids less than 90–day relative maturity). While

optimum planting rate differs somewhat among hybrids, hybrid selection generally impacts yield more than fine–tuning planting rate by hybrid. The economic optimum planting rate for corn is related to yield level. Research has shown the optimum planting rate increases by about 800 to 1,000 seeds per acre for each 10 bushel per acre increase in yield level. Too high of a planting rate generally does not reduce corn yield, but does reduce net return. In recent trials in northwestern Minnesota, where growing season rainfall was just 10 to 15 inches, grain yields ranged from 100 to 130 bushels per acre and were not reduced with final stands up to 44,000 plants per acre. This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension. ❖

Farmers talk soybeans in Vietnam trade mission Submitted by Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council

Chuck Retka of Le Sueur, Minn., (second from left) talks March 18 with members of the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Vietnam office, which the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council funds with the soybean checkoff.

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Rodney Balvitsch who raises beef cattle near Ellendale, Minn., said getting to the 20,000 layer operation was an adventure. The last mile of the road was so narrow that the bus could not get through. They walked the rest of the way. The farmer told the group that he sold 10 eggs for 50 cents. They visited a swine farm that produces about 7,500 pigs per year and they learned that biosecurity protocols are strict in this country. In a country that raises 27 million hogs, the farmers expected to see a larger concentration per farm. Schrader shared photos of his farm with the Vietnamese farmers many of whom had seen U.S. farms. “They are most amazed with the vastness of our farms,” said Schrader. “They are allowed one hectare (100 acres) to farm. The size of our farms is crazy to them,” said Storm. Aquaculture is a major industry in Vietnam. The delegation visited a fish farm, where staff feed the catfish a ration of 35 to 40 percent soybean meal, which is a very efficient feed source. The group also toured a Bunge soybean crushing plant and a shipping terminal. The Bunge soybean plant crushes 3,000 metric tons per day with plans to double in size. “They like U.S. soybeans better because they are easier to process and arrive with less moisture and heat damage than beans from South America,” said Storm. While touring a shipping terminal, the delegation learned that it takes 30 to 40 days for U.S. soybeans to reach Vietnam — the same as beans from

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By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor In mid-March, a group of 13 Minnesota farmers visited Vietnam on a trade mission as part of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council’s See For Yourself program. See For Yourself shows farmers where soy checkoff dollars are going. According to MSRPC, Vietnam is one of the fastest growing markets for U.S. food and agricultural products. Statistics show that Vietnam is the 11th largest market for U.S. ag exports and the 17th largest for feed production. Vietnam is also number six in global pork production and number three in aquaculture. And Vietnam imports 95 percent of its soybean meal and whole soybeans. “Vietnam is a country not a war. Lots of potential there,” said Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap, who farms near Garden City, Minn., and joined the mission. Keith Schrader, who farms near Nerstrand, Minn., is chairman of the MSRPC and led the delegation to Vietnam. He explained that soy checkoff dollars help fund a U.S. Soybean Export Council office in Hanoi, Vietnam. The group met with the Vietnam team that is working to grow Minnesota’s presence in the market. Since Vietnam is part of the TransPacific Partnership which has been signed but still needs to be ratified, it’s more important than ever to establish trade relationships with Vietnam. Paap pointed out that trade will go on with or without the United States. Vietnam’s growing middle class poses the greatest potential for an increase in U.S. soybean exports. According to the USSEC, in a country of 94 million people, 45 percent of the population is between 25 and 54 years old. The middle class is projected to double in size between 2014 and 2020. And Vietnamese people spent 65 percent of their gross income on food each year. They want better calories and more protein options. “Vietnam is an amazing nation whose people want to live a better life and eat better,” said Ben Storm, who farms near Dover, Minn. Storm is also vice chair of the Olmsted/South Wabasha Corn and Soybean Growers Association. Touring Vietnam The delegation visited a CP feed mill, a CP poultry producer and CP swine producer. CP is the world’s largest feed ingredient manufacturer.

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Darkness had fallen by the There are many things we time we returned. As we can learn from farm children drove down the gravel road — maybe because they are leading to our farm we could direct descendants from see all the machine shed farmers themselves. Children lights were on. My husband watch and imitate adults — not one to waste a penny even when they’re picking up — was already not happy, things we wish they wouldn’t. assuming the lights had Farmers are creative by been left on while the kids nature. If they can’t find were in the house. But the TABLE TALK what they want (or if they closer we got, the more his don’t want to pay the price By Karen Schwaller attitude changed. for something they want) We saw something gliding they unearth their drawing across the snowy front yard behind a table, do a little figuring on their blue four wheeler. jeans and lift their seed corn caps to scratch their heads. Soon, they emerge “What the ... ?” we both thought as we from the shop having created something craned our necks to see what was going out of almost nothing. on out there. Was that a couch sliding across the front yard? With ... someone It’s what farmers do. ... on it? It also reminds me of the story of a My husband rolled the pickup window man who told God humans had become down. Over the sound of the fourso technologically advanced they could create their own human life. They didn’t wheeler we could hear the squeals of need Him anymore. So God said, “Okay, delight coming from all of our children. you can try it, but you’ll have to create a They had created a way to have a litperson the same way I did.” So the man tle fun outside on a winter day while we reached to the ground to gather up some were gone. Doing as their dad always dirt. When God asked him what he was did, they went to the shop to see what doing, the man replied that he was mak- was around to create a sled. They had ing a person. But God said to him, “No. the junk couch which wasn’t doing anyMake your own dirt.” thing. Now they needed runners. I’ll bet God would never make that And once again, the iron pile provided same challenge to a farmer. He knows the answer, as it had so many times. they’d do it. “We put some disk blades on the botFarmers and their children spend a lot tom of the couch so it would slide,” of time together. As often as the farmer explained one of our grinning sons. By has created something out of nothing, now, his dad was grinning too. the farmer’s children have been close by. The kids all worked on the “sled” Watching. Seeing how it’s done. And together, then found a rope to hook it crafting the trade. onto the four wheeler. What resulted When our children were in middle was an afternoon of bonding in the great school, we decided they could spend the outdoors and a whole new definition of afternoon on their own while we had sledding. Everyone could participate at some running around to do. We got a lot the same time, and it offered a new sugdone that day. And apparently our chil- gestion for “kicking back and enjoying a dren did, too. cold one.” Their shrieks of joy pro-

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Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. 100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment. 888-830-7757

Real Estate

020 Grain Handling Equip 034 Sell your land or real estate FOR SALE: MC 690, continuin 30 days for 0% commisous flow grain dryer, lp sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 gas, single phase, small farm, very few acres, Real Estate Wanted 021 $7,500. (715)-754-2065 or (715)-250-1617 WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for dairy, & cash grain operations, as well as bare land parcels from 40-1000 acres. Both for relocation & investments. If you have even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, SW Suburban Office, 14198 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. paulkrueger@edinarealty.com

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Featuring: John Deere Twenty Series Tractors, John Deere Bicycles, All Brands of Garden Tractors, & Ski-Doo Snowmobiles

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Antique Tractor & Garden Tractor Pulls Sun., May 8th: 12 PM Tractor, Gas Engine & Snowmobile Displays, Plowing, Garden Tractor Plowing, Demonstrations, Parade, Pedal Tractor Pull, Children’s Activities, Tractor Driving Contest, Old Fashion Jam Session All Exhibitors, Musicians, Consignors, & Vendors Welcome - Camping Available -

General Info: 320-393-JDJD (5353) Check website for more info: www.gmntcc.com

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Barn roofing Hip or round roof barns & other buildings. Also barn & quanset straightening. Kelling Silo. 1-800-355-2598

Swap Meet, Flea Market, Toy & Craft Show

Contact: Antique Tractors: 605-430-4320 Garden Tractors: 320-808-6306

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FOR SALE: JD 568 round baler, 14,000 bales, net wrap, mega wide pick-up, big tires, field ready, $14,900. (651)- 380-6928

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4 section 22' adjustable drag w/ evener, $200. 651-336-3364 FOR SALE: JD 785 spreader, 1000 PTO, $6,500. 507317-3396 FOR SALE: Melroe 9 section drag, $400; JD RG 8-30” cultivator $300; McKee 830” cultivator, $200. 320-9743372 FOR SALE: Rightway RR250 real type rock picker, hyd drive, $2,950; JD 331 23' HD tandem disk w/ Herman multcher, $2,900; JD 230 25' spring cushion disk, $3,450; Case IH 1100 9' mower, nice, $2,500; JD 3020 D tractor side counso1e 2 hyd, 3pnt, JDWF, recent motor work, $9,750 320769-2756 FOR SALE:60' 10” auger, swing hopper, $3,700; 8 row 30” JD 7100 3pt planter, $1,900; 5 bottom IHC 710, auto reset plow, $600; 706 dsl tractor, wide front $3,500; JD 643 cornhead, $2,500. (507)-835-4724 FOR SALE:JD 7000 6RN planter, no fert, $3,250; NH 790 manure spreader, $2,500;C AC w/ woods mower, $850; Parker 2500 gravity box, JD gear, $2,000. 24' pony drag. 507-330-3945

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Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, Brand New, 12'-$6,500; 14'$7,000; 16'-$7,500; 24'$14,000; 32'-$16,500; 42'$19,500. 715-234-1993

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FOR SALE:Used grain bins, FOR SALE: 1996 85D Cat Challenger, Less than 6000 floors unload systems, stiHours. New Tracks, Drive rators, fans & heaters, aerWheels, Starter, Batteries, ation fans, buying or sellTrimble Auto Steer and ing, try me first and also Steinberg Unit 440 HP. Cat call for very competitive Engine overhaul, $59,000. contract rates! Office (507) 383-8545 hours 8am-5pm Monday – Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon or call 507-697-6133 FOR SALE: Case IH 4900 Ask for Gary field cultivator, 36.5' wide, good 3 bar harrow, walking tandems on center & wings, Farm Implements 035 good frame, runs level, could go to the field, good '07 NH 780A round baler, 5x6, shovels, $4250/OBO. 507-340net, extra sweep, 8,466 1001 bales.....$13,800; JD 1750, GRN planter, conv., no till coulters, new precision fin- FOR SALE: IH 460 gas tractor, IHWF excellent tin, ger, seed meters units. $3,250; Yetter 12x30 flat $18,900. 715-669-3381 fold vibrating cultivator, $1,205; JD 7100 8x30 3pt planter, $3,450; Case IH 183 8x30 vibrating 3pt cultivator, $950; 66” skid loader rock bucket, $850; Pair '14 JD 2510H 23 row NH3 Ap30.5x32 tires, 50% tread, plicator, Less than 2200 $850/pair. 320-769-2756 acres, JD Rate Controller Set up for NH3 or Liq Fert, FOR SALE: JD 1760 12x30 $95,000/OBO (or best offer). hyd fold plex planter, 250 (507) 456-5703 monitor, 3 bushel boxes, Minn Till coulters, $14,750; 36 Ft Great Plains #6536 Redball 670 1200 gal Finisher (2006) Series VII w/ sprayer, 12.4x42 tires, 60' Harrow, Will Rent. 1000 Gal hyd fold boom Raven 450 Top-Air Sprayer, 60 Ft Trimonitor, $7,900; J&M 375 Fold Boom, Big Singles, gravity box 12 ton trailer w/ Mon, Etc, $4,900. Both Real 14' brush auger & AugerGood. 319-347-6138 mate power unit, $2,900; 520 JD tractor, good rubber, 18.4x38 10 bolt duos from good all around, $4,500; JD $500/pair; 10 bolt 3 & 5/8ths 170 skid steer, variable JD hubs, $550/pair 320-769speed, bale spear, front 2756 hyd, $3,500. 952-873-2761 FOR SALE: JD 235 DISC, 26' Batco 45' belt conveyor; Karebuilt lift pipe & tongue tolight 55kw, 85kw generapivots, new blades, beartors. MF 1135 cab & air; JD ings, scrappers, cylinders, 915F bean head; Brent 5& paint, duals on main shank ripper; USC 35' belt frame & wings, $6,750.00. conveyor; 8x41, 8x46, 6x51 (507)-478-4221 & 8x51 augers; grain cleaner; '06 ATV. (320)760-1634 FOR SALE: JD 740 self leveling loader off 7410 tracDMI 21 Ft Tigermate II tor, will fit 7000, 7010, 7020, Field Cult/5 Bar Drag Very 7030 series tractors, 8' Good. 46 Ft Mandako Land quick attach bucket, bolt on Roller Hyd Turn Wheels cutting edge. 507-220-0999 (Has Heavier Rollers) (42”x 5/8” Wall) Like New. 319-347-2349 Can Deliver FOR SALE: '79 JD 4240 QR, Cab & Air, 7400 hrs; JD 3020 dsl Wheatland, 3pt, WF; IH 303 combine w/ bean & cornhead, good cond; JD 45 ldr, JD 148 & 158 ldrs; Case IH 2255 ldr, 3pt post hole drill; JD Donahue 8x28' & 6x28' trailers. Koestler Equipment 507399-3006 FOR SALE: '92 Case IH Magnum 130 tractor, 6600 hrs, 1300 hrs on new engine; Case IH 4200 20' combo mulch. Retiring, more items available. 507317-4571 or 507-326-7652

FOR SALE: 8200 fast liquid applicator 2012 fast side dresser 36 rows 22 inch spacing 2400 gal tank straddle duals 380/90R/54 high agitation set up for John Deere rate controller $53,000. (320) 760-5715

Sleepy Eye (507) 794-2131

Bingham Lake (507) 831-1106

Slayton (507) 836-8571

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“Where Farm and Family Meet”

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Agco LT70 w/ ldr 2800 hrs, 2WD, $15,500. 608-786-0713

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

11R24” Monosen NGT planter, PT, PTO vac, single Yetter row cleaners, squeeze pump for liq starter, corn & bean seed disc; 6R24” IH 800 CH, $7,500/both 320-847-4099 or 320-269-1451 7200 JD 6R finger planter, dry fertilizer, precision meters, row cleaners, loaded w/options, field ready, $19,500/OBO. (715)781-8839

'14 JD 8360R 747 hrs, 5 hyds, SCV, excellent condition, power mirrors, heated leather seats, Buddy Seat, 60gmp, $250,000/OBO (or best offer). (507) 456-5703

FOR SALE: JD 8400 tractor, MFD, 5725 hrs, 3 hyds, 48080R46 tires, excellent condition, $75,000. 507-766-0719

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USED TRACTORS

NEW NH Boomer 37, w/loader ......................CALL NEW NH T9.645, w/Smart Trac......................CALL NEW NH T8.320, FWA ....................................CALL NEW Massey 4610, FWA, w/loader ...............CALL NEW Massey 1726, w/loader .........................CALL NEW Massey 1705, w/loader .........................CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ................................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ................................CALL NEW Versatile 260, FWA ................................CALL NH 946, 4WD ............................................ $34,500 ‘12 NH T9.560, 4WD ............................... $210,000 ‘12 NH T9.390, approx. 650 hrs. ............ $189,000 NH TD5050 w/loader, Like New ............... $45,500 NH TV6070 bi-directional ......................... $84,000 Massey 1660 w/cab & loader, Nice ......... $30,500 ‘12 Versatile 280 w/F&R duals, 760 hrs. $125,000

TILLAGE

Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo .................CALL Sunflower 4233-19 w/3-bar harrow ...............CALL ‘09 Wilrich QX2, 55.5’ w/basket .............. $45,000 (3) DMI 530B’s ................................................CALL DMI/NH 775, 7-shank .....................................CALL ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom............................ $41,000 ‘08 JD 3710, 10 bottom ............................ $23,000 ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar ....................... $35,500

SKIDSTEERS

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

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PLANTERS

NEW White Planters .......................................CALL ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded ................... $92,000 White 6122, 12-30 .................................... $14,900

‘06 White 8222 w/3 bus., res. mgr. .......... $38,500

COMBINES

NEW Fantini Chopping CH ............................CALL Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 Chopping CH .........CALL ‘13 Gleaner S77 ............................. JUST TRADED ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ....................... $210,000 ‘01 Gleaner R72, Just Thru Shop ............ $95,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ...................................... $115,000 ‘02 Gleaner R62 ........................................COMING

HAY TOOLS

New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand

MISCELLANEOUS

NEW Salford RTS Units..................................CALL NEW Salford Plows ........................................CALL NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders ......................CALL NEW Westfield Augers ...................................CALL NEW Rem 2700 Vac .......................................CALL NEW Hardi Sprayers ......................................CALL NEW Riteway Rollers .....................................CALL NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ............................CALL NEW Batco Conveyors ..................................CALL NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ................CALL NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .........................CALL NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks................CALL REM 2700, Rental ...........................................CALL Unverferth 8000 Grain Cart ............................CALL Pre-owned Snowblowers, 7’-9’ .....................CALL Pre-owned Sprayers ......................................CALL

SPECIALS – On All Equipment –

and “Low Rate Financing Available”

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

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

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FOR SALE: Right Way 250 FOR SALE: '98 Case 9350, 3500 hrs, engine overhaul, rock picker, excellent concomes w/ EZ steer auto dition. (507)318-9168 steer, $49,000. (320)-269-1114 We buy Salvage Equipment FOR SALE: Allis Chalmers Parts Available 7020, good rubber, runs Hammell Equip., Inc. good. (320)-232-8285 (507)867-4910 FOR SALE: Farmall Super Tractors 036 H, M, Super M, & super MTA, pro restored to showroom condition, also a single front wheel for H or M Farmall (320)-269-8706.

International 920-475-5710

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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 Planting Equip

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'14 JD 8360RT, 757 Hrs, 5 hyds, SCV, excellent condi- FOR SALE: JD 8520, duals, weights, always shedded, 8222 White 12R corn planter, tion, power mirrors, heated low hours, (419)-654-3228 leather seats, Buddy Seat, liquid fertilizer, double disc 60gmp, $255,000/OBO (or openers, pop-up & insectiFOR SALE: Massey Fergubest offer). (507)456-5703 cide, exc condition, $37,500. son '65 gas utility model, 608-617-2052 -John power steering, weight 1991 Agco-Allis #5670 Diesel bracket w/ 4 weights, FOR SALE: 12R30” JD 7000 WF, 3 Pt, 2 Remotes, 60 mounted M. 320-815-3495 HP, 5000 Hrs, Good Rubplanter, dry fertilizer, sinber, Nice Unit. Top-Air 1000 gle disk openers, liquid popFOR SALE: NH Versatile Gal Sprayer 60 Ft Newer up, JD row cleaners, Preci9682 w/ 5700 hrs, had a comStyle All Hyd Boom Mon sion units, $4,800 (507)-662plete OH at 4000 hrs, has Etc (Big Singles) Real 5596 700/65-38 tires, fully serGood $4,900. 319-347-6676 viced, field ready. 320-304FOR SALE: IH 800 cycle 4010 FOR SALE: '05 JD 8320 3850 air planter, horizontal w/ H480 new loader; DMI FOR SALE: Used White & fold, 10 row 36” spacing 17 shank & anhydrous bar; Oliver tractor parts includ30' wide, row cleaners, '12 Drago cornhead, 8 ing new Sellner head w/ monitor, smart boxes, row;'13 Case IH 3020 beanvalves for 770 gas, $500; field ready, stored head w/ crary air reel w/ block & crank for 1955 inside; matching IH 153 Unerverth transport. (651)diesel, $500/each; 2 Perkins Vibershank, 10 row 36” 345-4362. 354 motors, runs good, $750/ spacing, row cultivator FOR SALE: '53 WD Allis, each; pair of 18.4X34 tires, for above planter, field good tires & metal, 12 bolt, rims, 80% for Olivers, $950; ready, stored inside, needs steering work, otheralso 18.4x38 tires, rims, & planter & cultivator, castings for White 2-105. wise good shape, $1,500. $3,750. 507-227-9708 218-639-0315 507-512-0502

~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~

Port-A-Hut Shelters:

• All Steel Shelters for Livestock & Other Uses

Notch Equipment: • • • • •

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

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

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

JBM Equipment: • • • • • • • •

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

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

• DR® POWER EQUIPMENT

For-Most Livestock Equipment:

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Squeeze Chutes - Head Gates Large & Small Animal Tip Chutes Open Bar Corral Tub • Round & Square Calving Pens Tub & Alley Chutes • Crowding Tubs -------------------------------------------------------------------GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu. 150 Bu. Steel Calf Creep w/Wheels Bohlman Concrete Waterers Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. Hog Scales Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’ EZ Trail Wagons Boxes & Bale Baskets Taylor-way 3-way Dump Trailer MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor Sitrex Wheel Rakes SI Feeders, Wagons & Bunks (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns R&C Poly Bale Feeders Goat, Sheep & Calf Feeders Ameriag Poly Mineral Feeders ~ Lorenz & Renegade Snowblowers ~ SPECIAL PRICES

We can also sell your equipment for you on consignment

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~

• 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 • JD Disk BWA, 151/2” w/duals • (2) Bale Thrower Racks w/Wagons • Rebuilt Smidley Hog Feeders & Steer Stuffers • Bale Basket (NEW)

Lot - Hwy 7 E

Office Location - 305 Adams Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

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FOR SALE: JD 7200 12 row planter, ff, herb & ins, row cleaners, 300 monitor, new close wheel tunnels & bushings, 14 7/8th openers, field ready. (507)-236-5299 FOR SALE: JD 7200 12x30 vaccuum, LF, lil thumper pump, 2x2 placement, Sunco TW, $8,500/OBO. (507)744-2482 of (612)-205-1073

JD 7000 Corn Planter 2R, 3pt, $1,600. Fert. Avail, $300/Row. 715-234-1993 Tillage Equip

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2008 GREAT PLAINS 18 Ft Turbo-Til Series II Very Good, Will Rent. 2009 GREAT PLAINS 26 Ft #8326 Discovator/Finisher Real Good. 319-347-2349 Can Deliver FOR SALE: 527B DMI Ripper, always shedded, $13,000 OBO. (651)-463-3012

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Some of our “Special Used Inventory” USED TRACTORS 295778

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‘05 ‘15 ‘14 ‘00 ‘06 ‘14 ‘08 ‘14 ‘14

Buhler 2210, MFWD, 20.8-42 w/Duals, 2280 Hrs. ............................................ $82,500 JD 5100E, MFWD, Cab, 150 Hrs., Rental Return ............................................. $50,500 JD 6150M, MFWD, 485 Hrs., Rental Return ..................................................... $92,500 JD 8410, MFWD, New 18.4-46, 8690 Hrs. ........................................................ $87,500 JD 8430, MFWD, 4270 Hrs. ............................................................................. $138,500 JD 8310R, IVT, ILS, 950 Hrs............................................................................ $234,500 JD 8130, MFWD, PS, 320/90R54, 3928 Hrs. .................................................. $129,500 JD 9410, PTO, 1150 Hrs.................................................................................. $249,500 CIH STX620, Quad, 1065 Hrs.......................................................................... $359,500

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JD JD JD JD JD JD JD

1990, 42’ Drill, 15” ........................................................................................ $89,500 DB60, 24R30, CCS, RC ............................................................................. $189,500 DB60, 26R30, CCS, RC, RL ...................................................................... $197,500 DB90, 36R30, CCS, L/Fert, R/Cmnd ......................................................... $158,000 DB90, 36R30, CCS, L/Fert., RC ................................................................ $182,500 DB80, 32R30, CCS/RFF, L/Fert., Tracks .................................................... $299,500 DB120, 48R30, CCS, RC ........................................................................... $192,000

SPRING EQUIPMENT 300084 292226 286539 292466 294193 125393

‘13 ‘12 ‘15 ‘04 ‘14 ‘07 ‘12

Schulte RS320 Rock Picker .............................................................................. $17,900 JD 2510S, 16R30 Applicator w/Rolling Basket, JD 1910 Cart - Package ......... $79,500 JD 2210, 38-1/2', Rolling Basket ....................................................................... $52,500 JD 2210, 64', 3-Bar ............................................................................................ $38,500 JD 2210, 64', 4-Bar ............................................................................................ $71,500 JD 637, 29' Disk ................................................................................................. $25,500 JD 2626, 33' Disk ............................................................................................... $59,500

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CIH 4430, 1868 Hrs, 120’................................................................................. JD 4930, 120’, TC, 1318 Hrs............................................................................ JD 4940, 120’, TC, 1608 Hrs............................................................................ JD R4030, 120’, L/Ins., 293 Hrs.......................................................................

$169,500 $219,500 $189,500 $279,500

USED HARVEST 298136 298355 283728 295432 295097 297986 294610 295904 281020 297087 294791

'14 JD 635FD, 35 ft, 2000 acres .............................................................................. $72,500 '11 JD 9570, 863/651, 2 whl, c/m .......................................................................... $177,500 ‘13 NH CR9090, 647/500 Hrs., 35” Tracks, PRWD ................................................ $305,000 ‘08 JD 9770, 2497/1810 Hrs., PRWD .................................................................... $129,500 ‘08 JD 9770, 1728/1164 Hrs., 30.5-32................................................................... $142,500 '12 JD 5550, 671/790, 800/65R32 ......................................................................... $205,000 ‘13 JD S660, 750/460 Hrs., PRWD ....................................................................... $255,000 ‘12 JD S670, 1420/1100 Hrs., PRWD ................................................................... $222,500 ‘12 JD S680, 1257/927 Hrs., 2-Whl., TPR ............................................................. $258,000 ‘14 JD S690, 871/692 Hrs., PRWD ....................................................................... $318,000 ‘12 CIH 7120, 1250/900 Hrs., Duals ...................................................................... $182,000

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With Locations In:

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507-387-8201

Mankato

Montevideo

Blue Earth

Minnesota Lake

Redwood Falls

507-526-2714

Sleepy Eye

507-794-5381

507-462-3828

320-269-6466 507-644-3571

Wabasso

507-342-5171

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

FOR SALE: Brillion com5 paction commander, shank, SAR, double frame w/ gauge wheels, nice condition. (715)-754-2065 of (715)-250-1617 FOR SALE: JD 960 digger, 30', new drag 2 yrs ago, always shedded, $5,000. 507766-0719 FOR SALE: New Krause 8200, 22' cushion gang disc w/ 24” heavy blades, 24/7 3 row coil tine leveling system, call evenings. 320-3552295 FOR SALE:1000 Kongskilde '04 grain vac, high capacity, used very little, $8,700/OBO; IH 800 10 bottom plow, nice, $8,900/OBO; JD 3600 8 bottom plow, $6,500/OBO; '06 JD 30' 630F grain head low acres 12,900/OBO. 507-327-6430 or 507-461-4474

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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 FOR SALE:6100 White 12 row vertical fold planter, nice, used mostly on 360 acre farm, $8,500 OBO. 507848-5210 JD 7000 6R30" corn planter, liquid fertilizer, insecticide & herbicide, Dickie John monitor. (507)323-4430

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FOR SALE: 8 Kinze bean JOHN DEERE 30 Ft #726 Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, meters, reconditioned 70 Finisher w/ 5 Bar Harrow Glencoe 7400; Field Cults acres ago, asking $60/each. (Good Blades) Real Good. under 30': JD 980, small 507-227-2602 grain carts & gravity boxes Mandako 34 Ft Roller 300-400 bu. Finishers under (42x5/8), 3” Shafts (not 2 FOR SALE: IH 800 cycle 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chop7/16”). 319-347-2349 Can Del air bean planter, vertical pers; Nice JD 215 & 216 fold, 15 row 30' wide, row flex heads; JD 643 cornUsed parts for IH 720 cleaners, monitor, speheads Must be clean; JD plows, toggle/auto reset. cial markers, field ready, corn planters, 4-6-8 row. ½ price of new or less. stored inside; matching 715-299-4338 We ship anywhere. IH 183 Vibrashank, 15 Call Maple Valley Farms row 30' wide row cultivaWANTED: Dry fertilizer Randy Krueger tor for above planter, augers for JD 7000 4R (715)250-1617 field ready, stored inside, planter. Any condition. planter & cultivator, (320) 685-0027 $3,750. 507-227-9708 Machinery Wanted 040 WANTED: JD 450 or 780 maFOR SALE: JD 7000 6 row All kinds of New & Used nure spreader, any condinarrow corn planter, exceltion; NH718 chopper; also farm equipment – disc chislent shape; 21' 271 White surge vacuum pump. 320els, field cults, planters, disk cushion spring; Geihl 630-8131 soil finishers, cornheads, 99 high throw silage blower, feed mills, discs, balers, excellent condition. (320)haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 769-2205 or (320)-841-0398

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(R) ‘13 JD 6125M, MFWD, Cab, H310 Loader, 90 Hrs........................................... $92,000 (R) ‘14 JD 6125R, MFWD, Cab, Heat & AC, 24-Spd. Reverser, 55 Hrs., JD H340 Loader ...........................................................................................$104,900 (I) ‘08 JD 5325, MFWD, Cab w/Heat/AC, 1781 Hrs. .............................................. $31,750 (I) JD 2550, 2WD, Open Station, JD 146 Loader, Joystick .................................... $16,950 (I) ‘01 JD 4700, MFWD, 12-Spd. Reverser, 460 Loader, R1 Tires ......................... $16,995 (I) ‘07 Kubota L3540, MFWD, Hydro, Turf Tires, 1620 Hrs. .................................... $9,900 (I) JD 468 Round Baler, Net Wrap, Flotation Tires ................................................. $27,500 (I) ‘10 JD 328 Square Baler, Reg. Bale Chute, 1900 Bales ................................... $12,900 (I) ‘09 JD 325 Skid Steer, Cab Heat/AC, 2-Spd., Rubber Tracks ........................... $31,400 (I) ‘13 JD 320D Skid Steer, Cab Heat/AC, 2-Spd., Joystick Control ...................... $32,900 (I) ‘14 JD 320E Skid Steer, Cab Heat/AC, 2-Spd. Foot Control ............................. $32,500 (I) Isanti • (R) Rogers

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WANTED: New Idea, 803C Alfalfa, mixed hay, grass Oats cleaning available. I can clean oats, rye, corn, or 802 Uni or JD 66 blower. hay and straw, medium wheat, barley & other 715-673-4970 squares or round bales, degrains for you. 715-828-2493 livered. LeRoy Ose, call or WANTED: Used 16' header text 218-689-6675 trailer. (320) 275-3524 SEED CORN SAVINGS! Alfalfa, mixed hay, grass Dependable, high yield, nahay and straw, medium tional hybrids. Only $129.00 Spraying Equip 041 squares or round bales, deper bag! (conventional valivered. LeRoy Ose, call or rieties, 80 to 103 Day Mat., FOR SALE: '03 JD4710 Stext 218-689-6675 20 unit order placed by section shut off, 3 way nozApril 30, 2016) zle body, 800 gal tank, hyd Buyers & Sellers of hay, For free catalog: 320-237-7667 tread adjust, fenders under straw, corn, wheat, oats & MIDSTATE GENETICS frame shields, fence row other grains. Western Hay www.KLEENACRES.com nozzle RH 2025 hrs, $82,000. available. Fox Valley Alfal(507) 380-6796 fa Mill. 920-853-3554 Livestock 054 FOR SALE: '05 Hardi Navi- FOR SALE: Hay, 150 3x3 gator, 1100 gallon, 90', 2500 square alfalfa bales, REV controller, $13,000. 507-330153, stored in shed, St. 3690 James, MN, call (507)-3753194 or (507)-276-4768 FOR SALE: 60' top air DEAD STOCK REMOVAL sprayer boom, very good SERVICE WENDINGER FOR SALE: Open pollinated condition. (507)-318-9168 TRUCKING SERVING seed corn, out produces hyRENVILLE, SIBLEY, brid for silage, $67 a bushel FOR SALE: Red Ball 670 CARVER, WRIGHT, plus shipping (217)-857-3377 sprayer, 1200 gal tank, 90' MEEKER, MCLEOD, boom, 450 Raven monitor. FOR SALE: Very nice, STEARNS, AND SCOTT 507-384-1722 small hay bales, 2014 grass COUNTIES, PAT & grass alfalfa mix, 600-700 WENDINGER OWNER FOR SALE: Top-Air TA550 nd bales $2.00/bale; 2015 2 GUARANTEES PROMPT sprayer, 60' boom, foamer, cutting grass, 200 bales, AND FRIENDLY SERsmall 1000 RPM PTO, new nd $2.50; 2015 2 cutting alfalVICE. CHARGES: $35 PER pump, good condition, fa/grass, 250 bales, $2.75; STOP OR $200 PER QUAR$4,500. (320) 226-4443 2015 3rd cutting alfalfa, 100 TER, CALL STATION 800bales, $3.00, delivery avail767-2569. Feed Seed Hay 050 able, contact Randy Wells, Wendingertrucking.com (507)-327-0955 Alfalfa square baleage indiFOR SALE: Black Angus vidually wrapped 160 to 190 HAY FOR SALE: Big square bulls also Hamp, York, & RFV delivered by truck bales and round bales. AlHamp/Duroc boars & gilts. load; clean 3x4 straw bales falfa & grass mixture. 320-598-3790 also available. 866-575-7562 $35/bale. (715)307-4736

‘96 JD 8400 MFWD, 5520 hrs., 18.4R46 tires & duals, front wgts., 3 hyd. remotes, 3-pt. hitch w/quick hitch, Very Nice Condition .........................................................................$59,900 ‘95 JD 7800 MFWD, TRANSMISSION JUST REBUILT, 16-spd. Power Quad trans., 18.4R42 tires, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd. remotes, Excellent Mechanical Shape............................................$43,900 ‘80 JD Case 2090 2WD, 5700 hrs., 18.4x38 tires, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt. PTO, Clean, local farmer owned consignment .......... $9,900 ‘81MF 2745 2WD, 2450 actual 1-owner hrs., 20.8x38 rears w/duals, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt. q/quick hitch, local farmer consignment-downsizing ................................................$13,900 ‘84 JD 2950 2WD, MECHANICS SPECIAL! 8-spd. Hi/Low trans. (Bad Trans.), Hi-spd. out, Call For Details .......................... $7,500 ‘12 CIH Maxxum 115, MFWD, 1150 hrs., 25 mph., 16-spd., partial power shift, front & rear rubber - like new, 3 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, Super Nice Tractor ........................................ CALL ‘98 JD 7810 MFWD, JD 740 loader & joystick, 16-spd. Power Quad, 18.4R42 tires, 540/1000 PTO, Very Sound Tractor & Loader ........................................................................................$49,900 ‘97 JD 8400 MFWD, JD Auto Trac Ready, 18.4R46 tires, front & rear wgts., 4 hyd., Nice Local Tractor ..................$57,900 ‘79 Ford 7700 w/Ford 777B Loader, Only 2900 Original Hrs.! Very Straight - just needs paint .......................................$13,900

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Calving ease pure breed Black Angus bulls, late March weights up to 1200 lbs. (715)483-3866 FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320864-4625 FOR SALE: 25 Limousin semen tested bulls, red or black, low birth weight, super growth. John Goelz, Franklin, MN. 507-557-8394 Larry 507-820-2571 FOR SALE: Performance tested Charolais & Red Angus bulls, complete perf. info, scan data, fertility tested & guaranteed, delivery avail, backed by 54 yrs of seedstock production. Wakefield Farms, New Richland, MN, call Kyle 507402-4640

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‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, 48/102, Steel, SX, AR, Wood Floor .......$19,000 ‘97 Peterbilt 379 Conventional, N-14 435 hp. Cummins, Cruise, Jake, ‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, 53/102, 13-Spd., AR, 48” High-Rise Sleeper, Steel, AR, Spread Axle, Wood Floor, New 11R22.5 Alum. Whls., 3.70 Ratio, Sandblasted & Painted, Beavertail ...............................................$22,500 New Brakes, 234” WB, Clean Hard To Find Truck, New Rods & Mains, New ‘05 Transcraft Drop Deck, 48/102, Tires, Clean ............................$22,000 Steel, AR, Like New, SX, 255/22.5, Super Clean............................$18,500 ‘05 GMC Quad Cab, Well Maintained, 90% T&B, 195K Miles...............$8,250

‘02 Challenger 765, 3650 hrs., 18” tracks, 1000 PTO, front wgts., 4 hyd. valves, Very Nice! ...................................... $78,000 ‘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

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

ROW CROP TRACTORS

‘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, Warranty ........................... $115,000 ‘10 JD 8270R, 3888 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x46” tires & duals..... $105,000 ‘04 JD 8220, 2WD, 8205 hrs., cab/air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, w/Allied 580 loader$16,500 ‘84 JD 2750, 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 ‘12 Kubota M110, MFWD, 240 hrs., 3 pt., PTO, loader w/8’ bucket ................ $55,000

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‘10 CIH 1250, 12R30” w/central fill, pneumatic down pressure, dawn trash whippers, monitor screen, Planted 2320 Acres ............................................. $49,500

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‘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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‘96 Featherlite Alum. Combo, 48/102, Alum. Floor, Alum. Crossmembers, ‘00 Great Dane, 53/102 Alum. Combo, AR, SX, 255/22.5 ....................$15,000 AR, Alum Wheels, SX ................$9,250 Engineered 5’ Beavertail Kit: ‘02 Great Dane, 48/102, AR, Closed Includes: Paint, LED Lights Tandem Slider ..........................$8,250 & All Electrical ....................$3,250 Kit ‘97-‘92 Wilson, 48/96, SX/AR, Alum. .................................$5,000 Installed Floor, Alum. Crossmembers, 80% T&B, Sandblasted, Painted . $7,250-$7,750 ‘95 Utility, 48/96, SX, AR ...........$4,500 ‘99 XL Specialized Double Drop, Transcraft, 45/96, AR, Spread Axle, 48/102, 29’6” Well, New 255/22.5, AR, ‘06 Lift Axle, Sandblasted, New RGN, Mechanical Detach RGN $17,500 Paint .........................................$7,500 (30) Van & Reefer Trailers - On Hand, 48/102 - 53/102, Water, Storage, or Hay Sides with any Flat or Over The Road - Your Pick - .$4,000 Drop Deck sales – $1,00000 Cattle Pots .................................... CALL ‘88 Merritt, 46’, 2-Axle SR, 40% Floor .................................................$3,500 (2) ‘94 Wilson, 42/66, 11/24.5, 80% T&B, Good Tarps, SR, New 5th Whl. Plate, Clean ............1 @ $14,500 ‘97 Raven, 36’ Alum., AR, New Liner, .......................................1 @ $12,750 90% T&B ................................$22,500 ‘11 Maurer, 42/66, Alum. Ag Hopper, AR, 11/24.5 Alum. Whls., New T&B ...............................................$23,500 Custom Haysides: Stationary.................................$1,000 ‘06 Merrit, 42/66, Ag Hopper, New Tip In-Tip Out ...........................$1,500 22.5, AR, Clean Nebraska Trailer ...............................................$21,500 AR or SR Suspensions: 96” & 102” Axles ......................... $500 to $1,000 ‘98 Wilson, 43/66, SR, 80% T&B ...............................................$15,500 Vans, On Ground - For Storage ..$2,000 Alum. Wheels: 24.5/22.5........Ea. $125 ‘01 Wilson, 41/66, Ag Hopper, AR, 80% T&B ................................$18,500 (30) Vans, 53/48 - For Water Trailers, Storage, AR, SR, ‘05 to ‘90's, ‘92 Timpte, 42/66, AR, 80% T&B ...............................................$10,000 Road Ready ................ $3,000-$4,000 ‘05 Wabash 45' Rollup Door – ‘88 Wilson, 42/66, SR, 75% T&B ...............................................$10,000 ‘93 Dorsey 36' Side Door Rollup Door, For Water Trailers ...............Ea. $4,500

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‘96 CIH Steiger 9370, 6357 hrs., PS, triples ........................$69,000

‘14 CIH Maxxum 125, 291 hrs. ............................................$59,900

‘14 Puma 145, w/loader, PS, 919 hrs. ............................$85,500

‘13 CIH Magnum 290, 1698 hrs., Lux. cab, susp. frt. axle, 50KPH, full auto steer. $139,900

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

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Steiger Tiger, “Rebuilt” MUST SEE! - New Tires ....$59,900

‘97 Cat 75D, 330 hp., 9524 hrs. ............................................$29,900

CIH 5400 Min Til drill, 20’ .............................................. $7,900

‘15 CIH 8240, Lux. cab, auto guide, HID lites ............. $285,000

‘15 CIH 3162, 35’ Flex Draper ............................................$59,900

CIH 955 Planter, 16R30, front fold .................................................$19,800

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

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

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24 Months Interest Free Available • Call For Details ‘15 CIH 8240, 400 hrs., Luxury cab, HID lites, auto guide, folding unload auger, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED UNIT - Coming In After Season ....................................................... $285,000 ‘14 CIH 7230, 530 eng./410 sep. hrs., 520x42 duals, leather, HID lites, Loaded Corn/Bean Machine, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED UNIT - Coming In After Season ...................................................... $229,900

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CIH 4408, 8R30” chopping cornhead ......................................................................................$69,900 CIH 4408, 8R30” chopping cornhead ......................................................................................$64,500 CIH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead ......................................................................................$29,900 Geringhoff, 8R chopping cornhead .........................................................................................$49,900 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead.......................................................................................................$39,900 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead.......................................................................................................$29,900 CIH 2208, 8R30” .......................................................................................................................$28,500 CIH 2208, 8R30” .......................................................................................................................$24,500 CIH 2020, 35’ platform..............................................................................................................$18,000 CIH 2020, 35’ platform w/Crary air reel ...................................................................................$23,900 CIH 3020, 35’ flex platform.......................................................................................................$24,900 CIH 3162, 40’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$59,900 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$54,500 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$59,900 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$59,900 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$59,900

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CIH Magnum 340 PS Track, 160 hrs., 120” spacing.......................................................... $249,900 CIH Magnum 380 CVT Track, Lux. cab, 355 hrs., 120” spacing....................................... $249,900 Case 580SN, Extend-A-Hoe Backhoe, 272 hrs., pilot controls, cab, A/C, loader ................$78,500 CIH Puma 145, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader ........................................................$85,500 CIH Maxxum 125, MFD, 291 hrs., cab ....................................................................................$59,900 CIH Magnum 290, Lux. cab, susp. front axle, 50KPH trans., full auto steer, 1698 hrs. .... $139,900 CIH Farmall 105C, 29 hrs., Dlx. cab w/hi-vis panel, dual PTO, 12x12 power shuttle..........$47,900

Ashland I-175,17-Yd. ............................................$69,900

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Leon M1000 Scraper, 10-yard ............................................$22,500

USED 4WD TRACTORS 24 Months Interest Free Available • Call For Details ‘14 CIH Steiger 620Q, 710 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, big hyd. pump, auto steer ..................... $339,900 ‘16 CIH Steiger 580 Quad, 500 hrs., Full Pro 700 auto guide .................................................. $329,900 ‘96 CIH 9370, powershift, triples, 6327 hrs. ..................................................................................$79,000 Steiger Tiger, 525 hp. Cummins eng., Allison auto. trans., Like New 520/85R42 Triples ...........$59,900 ‘97 Cat 75D, 9524 hrs., 330 hp. ......................................................................................................$29,900

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‘15 JD 6125R, 240 Hrs., IVT, Loader Ready ..................$112,900

‘06 JD 2210, 58.5’, Accudepth ............................................ $39,000

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(B) Belle Plaine, MN

‘11 JD 8310RT, 1929 Hrs., 30” Tracks, 5 SCV’s .........$195,000

(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 8130, 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

4WD Tractors (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 ‘13 JD 4730, 1501 Hrs., 90’ Boom ..........................................$189,900 (OS) ‘98 JD 9200, 5200 hrs., 620/42’s, AT Ready ........ $84,500 (N) ‘97 CIH 9350, 3365 hrs. ........................................... $58,500

Track Tractors

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(N) ‘15 JD 9570RT, 259 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$397,500 (OW) ’15 JD 9470RT, 210 hrs., Ext. Warranty ............$354,900 (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) ‘13 JD 9560RT, 1385 hrs. ......................................$279,900 (OW) ‘11 CIH 550 Quad, 2249 hrs., PTO ....................$277,900 (H) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1695 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ............$235,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1965 hrs., AT Ready ...................$209,900 ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 Hrs., 100’ Boom, 15” Spacing ....................... $159,900 (B) ‘11 JD 8310RT, 1928 hrs., PS, 25” tracks .............$195,000 (H) ‘06 JD 9520T, 3161 hrs., AT Ready .......................$139,000 (H) ‘05 JD 9620T, 4058 hrs., Very Nice.......................$132,500 (OW) ‘05 JD 8520T,4661 hrs., 18” tracks ..................... $89,900 (OS) ‘00 JD 8410T, 5755 hrs., 24" tracks ..................... $74,900

(H) Holland, MN

(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

(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) ‘14 NH T8.360, 128 hrs. .........................................$199,950 (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 (B) ‘14 NH T7.230, 344 hrs., PS ..................................$129,900 (OS) ‘09 JD 7930, 2358 hrs., Auto Quad ....................$124,900 (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) ‘01 JD 8310, 7314 hrs. ............................................. $84,900 (OW) ‘00 JD 8310, 6141 hrs., MFWD, PS ..................... $83,500 (OS) ‘98 JD 7810, 7260 hrs., 2WD ................................ $45,900 (B) ‘90 JD 4755, 6889 hrs., 2WD ................................... $44,900 (H) ‘79 JD 4440, 7200 hrs., Quad .................................. $23,900 (OW) ‘81 JD 4640, 6483 hrs., 4x4 ................................. $23,500

‘12 CIH DC132, 13’ Disc Mower, Low Acres ........................... $27,500

(OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 592 hrs., PT Warranty...................$274,900 (OW) ‘08 JD 4930, 2233 hrs., AT ready .......................$135,000 (OW) ‘06 JD 4920, 6500 hrs., AT ready ......................... $65,000

• 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) ‘08 CIH Patriot 4420, 3600 hrs. ........................$125,900

• 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) ‘08 JD 4730, 3500 hrs. .......................................$112,900 (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

UTILITY TRACTORS PLANTERS/SEEDERS

(B) ‘13 JD 6125R, 111 hrs, MFWD ..............................$108,900 (N) ‘15 JD 6125R, 270 hrs.., MFWD ............................$104,000 (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) ‘14 JD 5075E, 83 hrs., MFWD, cab ......................... $42,500 (N) ‘15 JD 5075E, 185 hrs., MFWD, open station ........ $28,900

SPRING TILLAGE

(B) ‘13 GP 4000TM, 40’ vertical tillage ......................... $74,900 (H) ‘13 JD 2623VT, 40’ vertical tillage ........................... $69,500 (H) ‘13 JD 2623, 40’ disk ............................................... $69,500 (N) ‘12 Krause TL6200, 45’ M/Finisher ........................ $52,500 (H) ‘09 JD 2210, 50.5’, R/basket ................................... $49,900 (OS) ‘04 Krause TL6200, 42’ M/Finisher...................... $46,000 (B) ‘10 Wishek 8962NT, 30’ disk................................... $44,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 44.5’ ................................................. $44,500 (H) ‘11 Wil-Rich Quad 5, 60’ ......................................... $43,900 (H) ‘06 JD 2210, 58.5’ ................................................... $39,000 (H) ‘07 JD 2210, 45.5’ .................................................... $36,500 (B) ‘02 JD 637, 32’ disk.................................................. $34,900 (OS) ‘09 JD 2210, 38.5’ .................................................. $32,500 (H) ‘03 JD 2200, 38.5’ .................................................... $28,900 (H) ‘92 DMI Tigermate, 38’............................................ $16,900 (OS) ‘15 JD 8370R, 264 hrs., IVT, ILS .........................$304,000 (OS) ‘97 DMI Tigermate, 28’ ......................................... $12,500 (N) ‘15 JD 8320R, 321 hrs., IVT, ILS ............................$277,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 8345R, 524 hrs., IVT, ILS ........................$264,900 (N) ‘15 JD 8270R, 157 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ...........$249,900 – More Sprayers Listed On Our Website – (OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 735 hrs., PS, 480/50’..................$229,900 (N) ‘15 JD 8270R, 250 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ...........$218,000 ‘10 JD 1770NT CCS, 16R30”, (OW) ‘11 JD 8360R,2340 hrs., IVT, ILS .......................$216,900 Promax 40 Disks ............... $89,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 8345R, 1813 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$215,900 (N) ‘15 JD R4045, 486 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$325,000

Row Crop Tractors

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– More Can Be Found On Our Website – (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 (B) ‘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

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Larson Brothers Implement ..35, 39

Allen Merkel ..............................12

Letcher Farm Supply ..................10

Anderson Seeds ............................9 Arnold’s ................................20, 21 Case IH ......................................13

Mages Auction Service ..............30 Massop Electric ..........................33 Matejcek Implement ..................37

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Dahl Farm Supply ......................12

Miller Sellner ..............................31

Diers Ag ......................................22

Minnesota Equipment ................34

Doda USA Inc...............................8

MN Dept. of Agriculture ..............3

‘11 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD, 24-spd. Auto Quad trans., 3 remotes, new 18.4R42 single tires, new 14.9R30 front tires, 3160 hrs..................$62,500 ‘07 JD 8230, IVT, 480/80R50 duals, 380/80R38 single fronts, 1300 front axle, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 4460 hrs....................................$89,500 ‘14 Case 580SN Tractor/Loader/ Backhoe, Extendahoe, 4WD, air, 2-stick JD style controls, 195 hrs. ..................................................$69,500 ‘98 JD 7810, 2WD, powershift, new 18.4R42 Firestone radials, 6200 hrs., just through service program..$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

Double B Manufacturing ..............6 Duncan Trailers LLC ..................35 Excelsior Homes West ................11 Factory Home Center....................8

Mustang Manufacturing..............18 New Holland ..............................29 Pioneer Power ..............................5

Freudenthal Dairy & Mfg, Co. ..16

Pruess Elevator Inc. ....................39

GEHL Company ........................17

R & E Enterprises of Mankato ..35

Greater MN Two Cylinder Club 30

Schweiss Inc ..............................31

Grizzly Buildings Inc. ................15

SI Feeder/Schoessow Inc. ..........19

Hager Auction ............................30 Hewitt Machine & Mfg. ............14 Hog Slat Inc. ..............................14

Skyberg Iron ..............................34 Smith’s Mill Imp. Inc..................32

Hotovec Auctions........................30

Sorensen’s Sales & Rentals ........32

K & S Millwrights ......................23

Steffes Group ..............................30

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Weichert Realtors Comm. Group 4 Ziegler ..........................................7

Kibble Equipment Inc.................33

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Place of honor

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ou can’t miss it driving through Arlington, Minn. — a helicopter either landing in or taking off from Memorial Park. Stop to check it out and you will find yourself on the Veterans Walking Path of Honor, part of Arlington’s memorial to all veterans. The ambitious project grew in phases. Back around the bicentennial of America, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War erected a pedestal holding three flag poles flying the U.S. flag and those of the two organizations. In time, the pedestal deteriorated. “When the bricks were falling off the pedestal, it was talked a lot at meetings that we should do something,” said Arden Kreft. “Nobody stepped up so we decided to do it.” The “we” was Kreft, who at the time was the American Legion Post Commander, and Elroy “Blackie” Schwirtz, who was (and is) the VFW Post Commander. They spearheaded the effort to which the city council gave permission to enlarge the memorial, and gave them $10,000 from a park improvement fund. They borrowed an additional $20,000 from the city (which was shortly paid back). Veterans Walking Path of Honor was formed as a separate entity from the city and the veteran organizations. The group has since put approximately $750,000 into building this area in Memorial Park to honor veterans. Everything is paid for by donations and the sale of paving blocks. After rebuilding the pedestal, embellished with plaques commemorating all wars since the Civil War as well as the attacks on Pearl Harbor and 9/11, the memorial continued to grow with 50 more flag poles, a helicopter, statues, and the Veterans Walking Path of Honor. The path, leading from the street to the pedestal, is lined with paving blocks naming veterans, both living and dead. The helicopter is a Cobra obtained from the Army. It was shot down in Vietnam, restored, and saw action in Desert Storm before being retired. Around its base, a collection of dog tags jingle like wind chimes. Five statues representing all branches of service were added to form an honor guard around the helicopter. When nurses from the local hospital noticed none were female, they purchased a statue of a nurse to complete the circle. Fifty flags fly in the wind all summer. The memorial is a fitting backdrop for Arlington’s Memorial Day remembrance each year. Schwirtz said there are 730 paving blocks honoring veterans with room for 300 more. If there is a veteran you want to honor, you can contact Arden Kreft at (507) 9642401 or Blackie Schwirtz at (507) 9642787. ❖

Memorial Park, Arlington, Minn.

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