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have the Governor’s signature. But as I A June weekend visit with my brother share my thoughts on June 13, that doesin Northwood, Iowa was a special treat. n’t seem likely. My home base here at Olivia, Minn., is only about 155 miles from the old homeGov. Dayton is promoting public works town. But with family scattered over a financing to be funded by selling bonds. A four-state area, face-to-face connections $1 billion proposal failed in the final aren’t so convenient. I’m not much into chaotic minutes of the regular session. Facebook; still preferring a handshake House Republicans are rounding up supgreeting with family and friends. port to cut $200 million in taxes. Dayton allowed that bill to die without his signaThe Iowa visit included Sunday service LAND MINDS ture. at Sion Lutheran, the country church between Northwood and Lake Mills By Dick Hagen Meanwhile let’s talk crops, weather and where I was confirmed a few decades markets. We’re all experts on those topback. I like their agenda. The Sion folks ics! Nothing like a few 80 F days to get start with coffee and sandwiches in the growing degree days doing their thing. basement, then upstairs for the service. Corn and soybean fields in various That’s a nice warm up. And as Pastor Lang comstages of hypnosis two weeks back have come alive. mented, “That caffeine kick works for all of us!” That fantastic thing called photosynthesis is jumpAfter the service my brother and I took a few min- starting even the sorriest looking fields of corn and soybeans. And thanks to weather really screwing up utes to walk the Sion cemetery revisiting several portions of the Brazilian corn and soybean harvest Hagens via cemetery headstones. It was a good markets really are trying to crank some positive reminder of family military history too; U.S. flag value into our American commodities. Soybeans holders on display at five Hagen headstones. However, a particular highlight of that June 5 serv- seem to be winning. Corn needs market help but perice was a handout for each of us worshipers. It was a haps a predicted hotter summer and numerous blasts of rain might be putting an early top on corn proclamation signed by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad. The proclamation encouraged all Iowans to join in a yields this fall. A short crop will definitely be a price booster but let’s not hedge our bets on such a predichistorical Iowa 99 County Bible Reading Marathon tion. Hog prices buzzing and this likely means an which is to take place June 30 through July 3 in expansion of hog farrowings so lower prices already front of all 99 Iowa courthouses. The document also encourages individuals and families in Iowa to read are the call for 2017. through the Bible on a daily basis each year until the Made a quick five-day trip to Colorado Springs May 18-22 to witness my grandson’s high school graduaLord comes. Affixed with the State Seal of Iowa plus the Gover- tion. I was surprised how many fields in portions of nor’s signature, this is indeed an incredible proclama- northwest Iowa, eastern Nebraska and northwest tion! I applaud you Iowans and commend the dignity Kansas were yet to be touched. And minimum tillage definitely sets the stage these days. Most prevalent and grace of your governor in his action. Sure, the political correctness of this proclamation will be chal- are soybeans direct planted between last year’s corn lenged. However, in my opinion, this is a most perfect rows with zero tillage prep. Coming on is the Soil Warrior and other such equipment eliminating virtuexample of political correctness by a head of state. ally all tillage except for that narrow strip where I would hope Iowa’s governor’s action spreads to seeds are dropped. Rebuilding soils is definitely a other states including Minnesota. But with govern- priority for more and more of you crop guys. ment disarray reaching new heights up here, it’s not My last Iowa stop was at Happy Times Resort — likely our governor would have the guts to even sugthat 25-acre vacation paradise created by Lake Mills gest such a proclamation. Perhaps Minnesota House and Senate members are open to Bible reading how- farmers Rodney and Samantha Hagen. Rodney still does about 900 acres of corn and soybeans. About 10 ever. Every seat is up for election this November. years ago, he got the fever to build a camping resort. Current political talk centers on when, or if, there needs to be a special session of the Minnesota Legis- He dug out a hillside on a 25-acre field suspecting there would be a good water vein in that particular lature to get done what they didn’t get done when soil. He was right! Today they have a business they were supposed to. Compromise doesn’t exist right now. Blame whomever you wish to blame. Per- bonanza. It’s expanded to 123 camping spots snughaps when you read this issue of The Land, a bond- gled around a really beautiful 5-acre pond. ing bill, a property tax relief bill, even a final declaSee LAND MINDS, pg. 6A ration on waters qualifying for buffer regulation will
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 8A — From The Fields reports 9A — Renovated barn is now a solar collector
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‘Contrary Farmer’ lives good life, goes home forever Night has day, up has down, and Hugh Their oppositeness came into focus late Grant has Gene Logsdon. last month when, on May 27, Reuters reported Grant would “walk Monsanto’s Hugh Grant, as almost away with a total package of more than everyone in Big Ag knows, is chairman $123 million after (the proposed) and CEO of the world’s premier agricultakeover” if Bayer’s $65 billion offer for tural seed company now hotly pursued Monsanto was accepted. by German chemical giant Bayer AG. Four days later, Logsdon, weakened by Writer and journalist Gene Logsdon, as lymphoma, died in his beloved Ohio — almost no one in Big Ag knows, was the “Contrary Farmer” — an Ohio-based cot- FARM & FOOD FILE poor in pocket, but rich in the satisfaction he had lived most of his life exactly as he tage farmer with 32 acres of trees, garhoped; on the farm he and wife Carol had By Alan Guebert den, a rotating collection of livestock, a spent 50 years making (by today’s often patch of corn, and “about 593,455,780 violent, scientific standards) perfectly weeds.” He also authored 25 books of imperfect. non-fiction, four of fiction, and thousands of magazine stories and blog He wrote about that life because writposts mostly on what he called “the good life on your ing was his life. In fact, Gene (he was Gene, never own piece of ground.” Eugene, to everyone) filed his last story on his webWhat this prolific master of American letters and site, TheContraryFarmer.wordpress.com, just six days before he died. It was pure Gene, another gentle this titan of global ag business have in common is jab at convention titled, “Gardening In The Nude (or their oppositeness. Grant runs a huge enterprise that gave the world Roundup and genetically modi- New Use For Rhubarb).” fied crops. Logsdon ran a tiny farm that grew openHe once explained he started his career at the top pollinated corn and fed his writing. as a staff writer for Farm Journal, then steadily
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worked his way down. He happily joined the Philadelphia-based magazine only to discover he hated city life, its long commutes, and what he called 9-to-5 “wage-slavocracy.” “My anger,” he wrote in his 1998 memoir, You Can Go Home Again, “kept me writing. I would write my way back to open country. But I didn’t know if I could do that. How did a person know if he was writing something good?” he wondered. What he did know troubled him. “Poor writers with families to feed did not write for themselves, nor for readers, nor for the ages. We wrote for editors.” That meant he had to do stories editors liked and he might hate in order to do stories he liked and his editors might hate. Those rare chances however, changed him and changed ag journalism. One such story centered on Pennsylvania’s family of painters, the Wyeths, who lived on a farm and believed you “had to know a place deeply in order to draw art from it.” Gene came to long for that place — that “home.” Another story was inspired by a 1971 book of poetry titled “Farming: A Hand Book,” by a Kentucky See GUEBERT, Pg. 7A
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Involved youth will help nation get healthy again LAND MINDS, from pg. 2A spots for weekend visitors, but those 13 spots are now booked until October. How’s business? All 123 camping spots are rented for the entire season. In “Growing campers is more fun than fact, most now leave their campers parked at Happy growing corn,” smiled Samantha. “We’re tremenTimes Resort year-around. Rod saved 13 camping dously pleased. Campers are a friendly bunch. We
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have been blessed.” The Land featured Happy Times Resort in May, 2012. Rodney recalled his dad (Gordon) argued a bit about that 5-acre field being turned into a pond. Corn was about $3.50 ten years ago. Gordon told Rodney those 5 acres would produce about 750 bushels of corn, about $2,500 value. Rodney replied, “Dad, We sold $3,500 worth of pizza and beverages out here last weekend!” Sure, lots of expense in building a farm pond into a resort. But even weather isn’t a hazard for Happy Times folks. When wet weather prevails they chat inside their campers. During sunny weather the water beckons. I’m wrapping up with this story about a young man who was stopped for a traffic violation. The officer who made the arrest recognized the odor in the violator’s car. The young man was convicted of marijuana possession (an automatic felony) and received a suspended sentence from an easy-going judge. Maybe you think that’s a pretty light sentence and he didn’t really lose much. Think twice young people. All he lost was the right to vote, to own a gun and the right to run for public office! My congratulations to all you recent graduates. But do indeed treasure your treasures. You will be voting for president this November. Welcome to the most scurrilous political campaign in U.S. history. We’ve got a hurting nation. Thanks to you younger folks, we’ll get healthy again. Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. ❖
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GUEBERT, from pg. 4A writer named Wendell Berry “who had gone back home from the glitter of New York to make his solitary way.” Again, home. Another Farm Journal story marked Gene’s break with convention. It was “The Last Farmer,” a 1975 satire that outlined the fictional career of farmer Marvin Grabacre as he took the “get big or get out” philosophy of 1970s agriculture to its perfectly absurd conclusion: he farmed all of the United States by 2051. Shortly thereafter, an unexpected royalty check became the down pay-
ment on the small-acre, Logsdon farm near Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Gene and Carol went home, finally, and there, now, he will forever stay. His books, stories and unshakeable belief in “home” will live forever, too. Because our need to belong, our drive for a place in nature, is equally eternal. As such, Gene Logsdon will be better known a century from now than any corporate folly invented by man. 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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less than 25 percent! If these farms are using electric heating during the winter, hopefully their co-op provider can save their day. The 30 percent federal tax credit for new installations is paid for by whom? (We taxpayers choosing not to do solar.) Hopefully these solar people agree that a net metering charge is necessary to maintain the grid (lines, poles, substations) to accept the excess power they wish to sell back to the grid. Their energy provider has to, within microseconds, adjust to the ebb and flow of solar generation or all of their customers will experience power surges or brownout issues. Most solar customers are not told their actual “break-even” time will be years later because overall generation is lower than expected. Before investing the big bucks, check with threeyear old solar farms for payback information. Don Buck Zumbrota, Minn.
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To the Editor: Previous issues of The Land featured a four-page cover advertisement urging to “Go Solar.” This campaign is designed to have rural residents build solar panels on their farms. They list four examples of advantages over the electric utilities supplying your power: rate increases, pollution, hidden fees and no control. Because of recent energy conservation practices, rate increases have been very minimal. Pollution (Go Green — Save The Planet) is yet to be proven. Was there any pollution caused by solar panel manufacturing? What are these “hidden fees”? I have never had an issue with hidden electric fees! As far as “no control”, rural electric co-ops are member-owned and we members have “a say” in policies, etc. So if solar is the best approach, are there any negatives? In winter with short, cloudy days, solar panels produce less than 5 percent of their stated kilowatt performance. Even on perfect, longer, sunny days, generation is
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Joan Lee, McIntosh, Minn. June 5
Back from her European holiday, Joan Lee hasn’t had much time to rest and reflect. The Land spoke with Lee on June 5 as she was happy to report that her European trip was a success. “It was wonderful.” Her time in Berlin and Munich was her favorite with “all the history that was there.” Lee got back to Minnesota on May 27 and was a speaker at the McIntosh Memorial Day program on May 30. She has also been busy driving to Princeton to spend time with her Mother since then. As for what’s been going on in the field, “We did get some rain.” Over 2-and-a-half inches fell. “It can hold off for a while now,” she said. Though the “soil was dry enough that it did absorb the rain” but “some of the lower places are pretty wet.” The rain put haying on hold, though Lee’s husband Mark was optimistic that he would cut later on June 5. “Mark has been cultivating the corn already,” she said. Lee is hopeful that in the next couple of weeks that the soybeans will be high enough to start cultivating them as well. The start of the growing season has brought optimism, “I think it’s a good year again.” Though Lee said she knows that “It’s a long ways out until harvest.” Kent Moser, Rock Rapids, Iowa June 10 Kent Moser has been spending some quality time in the sprayer. The Land spoke with Moser on June 10 as he reported that he’s “been busy spraying.” That spraying was momentarily interrupted on June 3. “We got a nice three-fourths to one inch rain,” he said. The moisture was a welcome sight: “The rain was nice to loosen the ground up.” There has been no rain since then. Moser is “looking forward to Monday and Tuesday as there’s a good chance of rain.” Some of the corn fields “are showing a little unevenness.” “Everyone is concentrating on getting corn sprayed,” he said. The soybeans are “looking good.” They’re anywhere from V2 to V3 stage. At the Moser farm: “Most of our beans came up real nice.” The concern now is that with all this “hot humid, heat stress weather” some fields “will start showing some stress.” Moser is “looking forward to moving into bean spraying.” The extended weather outlook calls for above normal temperatures and the precipitation outlook is “looking dry.” “It’s going to take rain to keep stuff going,” Moser said. At this point in the growing season Moser predicts: “We aren’t going to have a record breaking year.” Instead it looks to be “on par for an average year.”
FOLLOWING THE 2016 GROWING SEASON By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Correspondent
Andy Pulk, Roseau, Minn. June 2 Planting is complete on the Pulk Farm. The Land spoke with Andy Pulk on June 2 as he reported, “Everything that we wanted to get accomplished we got done.” Pulk finished planting soybeans on May 25. Ever since then “we’ve had rain on and off.” That’s between 2-and-ahalf to 3-and-a-quarter inches of rain around the farm. The crops are doing “for the most part really good.” Though with all the rain, the rye grass is looking “fair.” The weeds are loving the moisture. “We really need to get some herbicide on it,” Pulk said. The crops “need five or six days of sunshine.” Unfortunately, scattered showers are forecasted. The corn is “all up” with “excellent emergence.” Pulk is going to get it side dressed in the next two weeks. The soybeans are “all basically poking through.” The wheat “looks beautiful.” However, Pulk will need to do a little re-seeding due to few skips with the planter. The beginning of growing season this year is “definitely the best start in three years across the board.” With temperatures in the 70s to low 80s, it has sped up emergence in the crops. Corn and beans came out of the ground in eight to nine days. Pulk’s focus will be on spraying and fertilizing in the next few weeks. As well as “start working on harvest equipment.” It’s never too early to plan for a bountiful harvest.
John Nielsen, Albert Lea, Minn. June 10
John Nielsen’s crops received quite a bit of rain in the last 48 hours, around 2-and-a-half inches. Just three or four miles east of the Nielsen farm, it was hail, not rain that was the concern. The Land spoke with Nielsen on June 10 as he reported: “The heavy stuff went down I-90 to the east.” The hail meant replanting for some of Nielsen’s seed customers. Nielsen’s “corn got beat up but will come back.” After the rain, the corn really took off in growth. However, there are some of Nielsen’s fields that are still showing the effect from the frost that hit last month; there’s “a little bit of unevenness,” he said. Nielsen said he is “sick of talking about frost.” Those cold temperatures of last month seem like a distant memory as the forecast calls for continued heat and humidity which in turn will help the “corn take off now.” The soybeans “look all right.” All this “moisture will really perk them up.” The rain caused “ponding for maybe 24 hours, we’ll see how that turns out.” The warm temperatures look to be here to stay, Nielsen expects the crops to continue to improve in this weather. “Summer is here now,” said Nielsen. “I think by next week it will be a different story.”
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Doug and son Maarten Fuller also run By MARIE WOOD Doug Fuller Construction, an excavatThe Land Associate Editor ing business from their rural Trimont TRIMONT, Minn. — When the farm. They do dirt work year-round as Fullers decided to save their barn and they dig graves in 25 cemeteries. add on a shop, they embarked on a decade-long journey that ended with a “I feel it’s an awesome service we proreclaimed barn, a geo-thermal heating vide. We do it with dignity and integrity. and cooling system for energy effiPeople really appreciate it,” said ciency, and a solar array to power the Maarten. “You feel good if it’s an old perfarm with renewable energy. son that’s lived their life.” While many told them to burn the In the winter, Maarten also does snow 100-year-old barn down and rebuild, removal. In warmer months, they’re they would have had to build it 200 feet busy six days a week with tile repair, back from the lake on their property. septic, footings, basements, landscapes, They liked it right where it was. Both buildings, shoreline restoration, conserDoug and Kris Fuller grew up on local vation projects, erosion control. If it’s farms. Kris grew up on a dairy farm dirt, they do it. down the road. Their acreage, which Doug and Maarten have a shop in they bought around 1990, includes a Submitted town where they can work on equipfarmhouse, small lake, woods, pasture The Fullers installed a 14 kilowatt solar array on their restored barn near Trimont, ment. “It’s been a dream of ours to have and 70 tillable acres. Minn. a place to work out here,” said Kris. “We always wanted something with range and produce about two dozen eggs a day. They Barn and shop character,” said Kris. also grow corn and beans and Kris has a big produce Last fall, they completed the shop they added to About 50 head of Angus cattle come in from the garden. the north side of the barn. While not the biggest pasture to feed from the south side of the barn. The “We are so blessed by everything,” said Kris. “We’ve shop around, it’s plenty big for the family’s needs. cattle are free to come and go into the barn. More still got so far to go.” than 20 Barred Plymouth Rock chickens have free See BARN, pg. 10A
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South-facing barn roof was ideal for solar array BARN, from pg. 9A “We’ve been using it every day since,” said Maarten. Every night, they pull in their dump truck and trailer with the skid loader right on it. The truck and equipment thaw out in the heated shop. “Everything starts easy when it’s warm,” said Doug. Digging graves displaces dirt and clay. So after thawing in the shop, it’s easier to dump the clay into their “holy dirt pile.” A work bench runs along the length of one wall. They have more tools yet to bring in — 5gallon pails filled with tools — but they are taking their time. Maarten doesn’t like clutter while Doug showed off a hand-forged hay bale hook. Before the Fullers could build their shop, they had to save the old barn. They put on new steel siding, a new roof, and jacked up the barn — up to 18 inches in one corner. They also put in new footings. The guy that did the work told Doug: It’s not going to be
perfectly straight, but it will be close. “When we put the shop on the barn, you can’t believe how close to straight that wall was,” said Doug. Before that, the north wall of the barn looked like an ocean wave, noted Maarten. Doug fixed up an old cupola that was crunched in and riddled with bullet holes. Prior to excavating for the last 38 years, Doug and his brother had a body shop together. The cupola stands proudly atop the barn. “For us farm kids, the barn and hay mow was the greatest place to play as a kid,” said Doug. Geothermal The Fullers invested in a Hydronic geothermal heat pump made by TTHERM GEO, a Minnesota company. The heat pump uses no fossil fuels, taking advantage of the earth’s ability to store heat. “The temperature should be about 54 degrees from the ground,” said Doug. According to the company’s website, geothermal heat pumps tap into the
earth’s constant ground temperature through pipes bored into the ground. The heat is concentrated through the refrigeration process and released into the building. In the summer, the process is reversed and heat is removed from the building and put back into the earth. That means the shop will be cool in the summer. The pump is designed for use with a radiant (in-floor) system like the Fullers have. TTHERM GEO claims energy efficiency savings of 300 to 500 percent. “It’s a very consistent heat,” said Maarten. “We come inside after being outside and it feels good.” While it’s a big upfront cost, they estimate that the system should pay for itself in seven to 10 years. Solar array In May, they installed a 14 kilowatt solar array on the barn’s south-facing roof; a southern exposure is critical. Again payback is estimated at seven to 10 years. “It’s going to be able to power our
whole farm,” said Maarten. “We want to make it so we’re completely sustainable.” The solar array was endorsed by Fritz Ebinger, rural energy development program manager of Clean Energy Resource Teams. Ebinger conducted an on-site energy assessment on the farm in November 2015. Ebinger looked at shade readings, roof angle and structure. Ebinger noted the barn’s new steel roof, new wiring and an electrical upgrade that had the capacity to host a solar array. “They had a great site,” said Ebinger. Coincidentally, they had the right amount of space for their energy needs of 14 kW, explained Ebinger. Farm operations like the Fullers usually have a 10 to 15 kW window. “We encourage people to size to load. That’s a good electrical practice,” said Ebinger. “You want to be a good neighbor to fellow cooperative patrons.” Ebinger recommends communicating with your rural electric co-op and See BARN, pg. 11A
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projects, funding and financing. Since fundBARN, from pg. 10A ing comes in federal tax credits, local utility points out that rural electric co-ops are rebates and grants, CERTs helps people allowed to charge a fee for people that cothrough the process. generate energy. All projects should begin with contacting “That’s to recover fixed costs for supplying your local power company for rebates on effithem with 24 hour energy. They can charge ciency upgrades and renewable energy projthe fee because they are losing some revenue ects, as well as utility grid details. but they still have to maintain wires and Fritz Ebinger “I strongly encourage them to partner with transformers to serve that property,” said their local utility,” said Fritz Ebinger of CERTs. Ebinger. Rural Energy for America Program grants can Ebinger works out a project estimate to include cover up to 25 percent of renewable energy and cost, tax credits, payback and depreciation. “For us, it’s usually a business decision, a business energy efficiency project costs. The next deadline is conversation,” said Ebinger. “A lot of the focus is Oct. 31. CERTs has rolled out Milk the Savings: Dairy keeping the resources local.” The Fullers have more plans for their business. Energy Efficiency Program. Staff can answer quesThey are purchasing Doug’s brother’s metal fabrica- tions about energy efficiency for dairy barns and tion shop in Trimont called B and D’s Metal Repair. guide you through the funding options available for Doug’s brother, Darrell, is retiring and will work barn energy efficiency upgrades. They can help you with Doug and Maarten for a year as they make the consider renewable energy options, too. In dairies, installing LED lighting and upgrading transition. The Metal Repair shop fixes all metal equipment so lots of farm equipment and imple- compressors and ventilation can make a big difference in efficiency. ments. “People are hesitant to upgrade because it’s work“The main shop and this shop will work together as ing,” said Ebinger. “It may not be physically broken a cycle,” said Maarten. but it might be breaking your budget. Renewable Energy Renewable Energy for Greater Minnesota is a proFor project assistance, contact Fritz Ebinger at gram from Clean Energy Resource Teams. The free (612) 626-1028 or visit www.cleanenergy program helps farm and rural business owners resourceteams.org. If you have a dairy farm, visit identify energy efficiencies and renewable energy www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/dairy. ❖
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SHEERWIND, from pg. 12A Since Palmyra is home to more than a million nesting seabirds, conventional wind turbines were not an option due to the risk of bird strikes. Conventional wind turbines kill approximately 573,000 birds annually, according to a peer reviewed article in the scientific journal, Wildlife Society Bulletin, in 2015. Additionally, the low wind speeds on the atoll would have provided little or no energy production with traditional turbines. The wind turbines of the INVELOX system are inside the airflow duct and not visible from the outside. The Palmyra atoll tower initially had only one turbine inside the venturi. A second turbine was installed shortly afterwards. “We can add a third turbine if they need it,” Scholz said. “The system will be about 20 kilowatts when it is completed.” Scholz said at this juncture, SheerWind tests have shown the system functions at maximum efficiency with one, two or three turbines. Two larger INVELOX towers have recently been installed at the Army National Guard base at Fort Custer in Augusta, Mich. The National Guard likes the system because it doesn’t interfere with radar, like conventional turbines do. They also like it because it is a reliable source of renewable energy which could be constructed within the boundaries of the base. Scholz said it is the flexibility of the INVELOX design which makes the system suitable for so many applications. “Units can be constructed from concrete, plastic, even fabric. Different countries can use their most available materials. Buildings can be architecturally designed to incorporate the wind intake units,” she said, “so you wouldn’t even see the system from outside. For farms, the idea of converting silos is not out of the question. Municipalities could utilize the space already occupied by water towers to incorporate the system.” “We can design whatever size system we want,”
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Cash Grain Markets corn/change* Dover Edgerton Jackson Janesville Cannon Falls Sleepy Eye Average: Year Ago Average:
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Grain Outlook Speculators buying corn
Livestock Angles Cattle prices very erratic
Grain Angles Find your break-even
The following marketing analysis is for the week ending June 10. CORN — Corn started out the week continuing the streak of higher closes. That streak lasted until June 8 when July corn hit a high of $4.39.25 intraday before seeing lower closes on June 9 and 10. July corn is still using the 10-day moving average as a major support line. We have tested those levels a few times in the past couple of weeks and each time we have bounced higher. In this week's commitment of traders report we saw another JOE LARDY massive week of corn buying Research Manager, from the speculators. Their net CHS Hedging Inc. long position now stands at Inver Grove Heights, 220,000 contracts and that is the Minn. largest position from the speculators since 2012. The all-time record is 372,000 so there is still a ways to go to challenge that level. However, in just the past three weeks the speculators have purchased 197,000 contracts of corn so their appetite to add length is certainly intact. The squeeze on corn for feed in Brazil continues. Brazil is releasing another 500,000 tons from its reserves, but that supply is just about depleted. Conab just lowered its estimate for the Brazilian corn crop from 80 million tons to 76.2 million tons. That is a significant reduction and puts them below the current U.S. Department of Agriculture estimate for Brazil of 77.5 million tons. The corn crop is essentially complete with the latest planting report showing that 98 percent of the
It has been a roller coaster ride in the livestock markets over the past several years. The funny thing is this trend is likely to continue into the future as these markets remain in transition. That transition is from a bull market to a bear market that was completed back in the year 2014 and is following through today. Cattle prices have been the most erratic during this transition period as prices seem to rise and fall from week to week. The culprit behind the volatile swings is the fight between a lower supply of cattle vs. a weakening demand for beef. This action is likely to continue until an equiJOE TEALE librium is accomplished between Broker supply and demand. One thing Great Plains Commodity that will affect this price discovAfton, Minn. ery for beef is the competitive meat situation. There appears to be more than adequate chicken, turkey and pork available at lower prices per pound than beef at present. This disparity in value with the current economic conditions will continue to stand in the way of any significant rally in cattle prices. The fact that the herd size is projected to increase over the next couple of years is also a deterrent to higher prices as long as demand remains at current levels. This does not mean that from time to time cattle prices will not see rallies in price as short term demand for beef or tightened supplies of cattle are evident. Producers are urged to continue to monitor market conditions and protect inventories as needed. The hog market has experienced a much better spring as prices have worked higher since a low last
Each crop year seems to bring a new challenge and day-to-day decisions which impact profitability. This year, due to excessive moisture and a frost that reduced some stands, we’ve had a little delay in getting all the crops planted in some parts of southern Minnesota. But, for the most part, the crop is in throughout the upper Midwest. With a little heat things could catch up fast to meet our yield expectations. Side dressing and spraying are the immediate June tasks at hand. The timing of these applications can greatly impact yield. After that, producers will focus on pricing and delivering any JOEL LARSON remaining 2015 corn and soybean AgStar Financial Services Credit Director inventory and on pricing 2016 Blue Earth, Minn. crop. Recently there has been a nice run in the market. It’s kind of like seeing the sun come out after many days (weeks) of cloudy weather! I have been encouraged by producers rewarding the market as we approach prices at or near break-even for soybeans. The corn market provides a bigger challenge on both old and new crop. When to pull the trigger and make a sale you can feel good about might be this summer’s biggest challenge. Among all of the other summertime tasks, establishing what your true break-even is should be a priority. As a review, turn the page for an estimated cost of production including land costs and family living from AgStar’s Margin Manager. Where are yours in comparison?
See LARDY, pg. 15A
See TEALE, pg. 15A
See LARSON, pg. 15A
Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.
July soybeans posted gain of almost 50 cents
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LARDY, from pg. 14A crop is planted. The condition of the corn was rated 75 percent good/excellent which is tied for the highest rating in the past six years. Corn exports continued to be very strong again this week. Corn posted the third highest export sales of the year, and the strong numbers prompted the USDA to raise exports on the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report
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Estimate costs to know when to sell LARSON, from pg. 14A
Estimated production costs
Expense Estimate per Acre
Seed Fertilizer Chemical Insurance-Farm Insurance-Crop Fuel/Oil Repairs Storage/Drying Crops Custom Hire Labor & Benefits Crop Marketing Misc & Administrative Exp. Operating Interest Term Interest Machinery/Bldg Depreciation Utilities Other #1 Total Non-Land Expense per Acre Plus Land Costs/Rent Family Living/Operating Draw Total Land Costs/Rent/Draw
Corn 125 153 28 10 19 20 35 21 13 15 1 18 15 10 59 7
Soybeans 60 34 38 7 21 13 21 0 12 11 1 13 10 8 39 5
549 225 50 275
293 225 50 275
Total Expense inc. Land and Draw 824 568 Source: AgStar Margin Manager
The increase in new soybean sales could be an indicator that the export window in South America may be smaller than expected. What was once thought to be a record crop has been hit with adverse weather and is getting smaller. Conab reduced its production estimate for Brazil from 96.9 to 95.6 million tons. The current USDA estimate for Brazil is at 97 million tons. The WASDE report had a bullish tone for the soybean market. The decrease in the old crop carryout from 400 to 370 million bushels, and in the new crop from 305 to 260 million bushels provided the market with a spark. The decrease in the carryout is due mainly to an increase in old crop exports of 20 million bushels and an increase to new crop exports by 15 million bushels. Total export commitments had already surpassed the USDA's export figure so a revision on the WASDE report was needed. OUTLOOK: The soybean market will be watching two things: fund activity and weather. The fund position is currently 211,000 contracts which is just off the all-time record of 225,000 contracts. As long as the funds want to keep up the buying spree we will keep pushing higher. The market has already shown a willingness to pump in weather premium early in the season and if the hot forecasts linger we will see a highly volatile market. ❖
U.S. pork enjoys export demand TEALE, from pg. 14A October. Numbers have decreased enough while at the same time demand increased for pork. The weaker U.S. dollar bolstered export demand during the period and coupled with the value of pork to the other competitive meats helped support the good demand. As the summer approaches, as in years past, the hog market usually finds a seasonal top at this time of the year. Currently, the hog market appears to be somewhat struggling as prices move over the $80 level basis
lean and the pork cutout nearing $90. The futures market continues to carry a decent premium to the cash price as the June contract expires which could leave the futures vulnerable to a correction if the cash and pork cutouts begin to falter. The deferred contracts have been signaling a slide in prices into the fall due to the anticipation of increased numbers and a decline in demand. Therefore producers should remain aware of any changes in market direction and react accordingly to protect inventories. ❖
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In this example (using estimated actual production history) at 190 bushels per acre of corn, the breakeven would be $4.34/bu. and at 55 bu./acre soybeans the break-even would be $10.33/bu. Which side of $800/acre corn and $550/acre soybeans are you? Driving your costs down to improve your break-even can be worked on every day and has to be on every producers top of mind. The recent market run up has given us a “sunny day” to make some sales. Start by updating your cost of production number. With good records, keep updating them. When you know and have confidence in your break-even, you can follow the markets and pull the trigger when it is best for your operation. For more insights from AgStar experts, check out AgStarEdge.com, where you’ll find grain and livestock industry news, legislative happenings, and financial preparedness guidance. ❖
The market has already shown a willingness to pump in weather premium early in the season and if the hot forecasts linger we will see a highly volatile market.
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by 100 million bushels in the old crop and 50 million bushels in the new crop. The WASDE report was a mixed bag for corn. The domestic ending stocks were slightly lower than expectations in both the old and new crops. Offsetting the domestic numbers was the world ending stocks that were slightly higher than expectations. OUTLOOK: The focus of the market will turn to the weather for the next two weeks and then we will turn our attention to the June 30 planting and stocks report. The weather has ample heat in it, but the bigger question is will there be any rain to accompany it. SOYBEANS — If it wasn't for a very small down day on June 9, we would have had higher closes in July soybeans all week. July soybeans posted a gain of 46.25 cents for the week. The soybean market has been riding the strength of soybean meal on this rally. When meal was able to surpass the $400 mark and sustain it beans were able to make a big leap higher. On June 8, the gains in soybeans of 36 cents were truly remarkable given the lack of new fundamental news. The forecasts were calling for warmer weather but we usually don't tack on weather premiums of 40 and 50 cents this early in the growing season. Especially when we don't even have all of the soybeans planted already. Export inspections for soybeans were the lowest of the year by a wide margin. We just are not shipping out any beans right now. We did see an excellent week however in new soybean sales. Every single day this week we were treated to a new sale announcement at 8 a.m. The destinations were either to China or to unknown (China most likely). Both crop years were included in the sales.
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Cheese sales steady, inventories remain high The following marketing analysis is for the week ending June 10. Cash dairy prices continued to strengthen the week of June 6 in what FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski called “the largest bear market rally we’ve seen in many years.” Cheddar block cheese saw a fourth consecutive week of gain, closing the second Friday of June Dairy Month at $1.4750 per pound, up 3.5 cents on
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concerns are mounting over summer weather and its impact on milk and component output. ■ Cheese production in the Midwest is active, according to Dairy Market News. Manufacturers are keeping vats full and bringing in spot loads of milk when schedules allow. Readily available milk moving at discounts is enticing some to run full schedules, Dairy Market News says, if they are not already doing so. Cheese sales are steady to increasing, according to Dairy Market News, and promotions for June Dairy Month are reportedly boosting sales. But inventories remain long in the Central region. The market undertone is steady. International interest is light. Western cheese makers report good domestic demand in retail and food service. “Any domestic demand is welcome in light of the limited export opportunities for U.S. cheese,” Dairy Market News stated. Western cheese output remains active with ample supplies of milk. Inventories are long and some industry contacts suggest a good share of the stocks are older. “There is some concern that the large existing cheese stocks will weigh heavily on market prices.” ■ It was just a week ago that the Daily Dairy Report’s Sarina Sharp wrote in the June 3 Milk Producers Council newsletter that “If the dairy market
recovery is to be sustained, it must be accompanied by increased demand or a slowdown in production. Demand is already quite strong, so supply is likely to be the driver.” Cash butter looked like it might be headed to $3 again but it gave back 2 cents June 10 on a trade and closed at $2.20 per pound. This is still up a dime on the week and the highest spot price since late January 2016, and 30 cents above a year ago. Only two cars traded hands on the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Butter manufacturers are running at or near full schedules, according to Dairy Market News. Participants feel butter stocks are at comfortable levels for this time of year. Sales into foodservice are strong. Retail sales are mixed. Some industry contacts report strong sales while others feel retail sales are at or below where they projected based on seasonality. The undertone is steady. Western butter markets also appear steady. With cream supplies generally adequate for processing, many butter makers are actively producing butter. However, a few manufacturers are backing off a little as milk production begins to decline seasonally and as more cream is pulled into other cream products. ■ Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk also had a good week, closing Friday at 83 cents per pound, up 1.75 cents on the See MIELKE, pg. 17A
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MIELKE, from pg. 16A week and the highest spot price since October 2015; but 9 cents below a year ago. On the week, 25 cars were sold. The U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its 2016 and 2017 milk production forecasts in its June 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report after lowering the 2016 forecast last month. The 2016 Class III milk price projection was also raised. I’ll have more details next week. ■ Meanwhile, corn and soybean meal markets were up 12 and 21 percent respectively in the past month, although soybean prices were up only 10 percent, reports Penn State Professor of Agricultural Economics, Jim Dunn.
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Dairy exports lagging, despite high sales to Mexico MIELKE, from pg. 17A 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 also shows that the May PA milk margin was 3.45 percent lower than in April. Since feed prices are expected to stay reasonable, the moderate increases in milk prices shown in the futures markets for the second half of 2016 should increase IOFC,” Dunn concludes. The USDA’s latest National Milk Cost of Production report shows April total milk production costs remain below the previous month and a year
ago. Total feed costs averaged $10.50/ cwt., down 25 cents from February, down 15 cents from March, and $1.38 below April 2015. Purchased feed costs, at $5.56/cwt. were down 6 cents from the February level, down 34 cents from March, and 57 cents below April 2015. Total costs, including feed, bedding, marketing, fuel, repairs, hired labor, taxes, etc., at $21.63/cwt., were down 53 cents from February, down 28 cents from March, and $1.42 below a year ago. Feed costs made up 48.5 percent of total costs in April, down from 48.7 percent the month before and down from 51.5 percent a year ago. ■ USDA’s weekly Crop Progress Report shows 98 percent of the corn crop was planted as of June 5. This is up from 94 percent the previous week but lags a
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year ago by 1 percent, and 1 percent ahead of the five year average. Ninety percent of the corn is emerged, up from 78 percent a week ago, 1 percent ahead of a year ago and 4 percent ahead of the five-year average. Regarding soybeans, 83 percent are planted. This is up from 73 percent the previous week, 6 percent ahead of a year ago and 6 percent ahead of the five-year average. As for cotton, 75 percent of cotton is in the ground. This is up from 59 percent the previous week, even with a year ago, but 9 percent behind the fiveyear average. ■ A dark cloud remains over U.S. dairy exports which are well below the volumes shipped during most of 2013 and 2014 and the first five months of 2015, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council. There is a bright spot in the April numbers. USDEC points to improved shipments of milk powder and whey protein concentrate, which led to the highest overall volume total in 10 months. U.S. exporters shipped 150,713 tons of milk powders, cheese, butterfat, whey and lactose in April This is up 11 percent from March (on a daily-average basis) though still down 19 percent year-over-year. Overall exports were valued at $366.7 million, down 31 percent from a year ago. Shipments of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder totaled 46,213 tons. This is the most since last October, though still down 19 percent year-over-year. Sales to Mexico were up 22 percent vs. the prior year; but volume to Southeast Asia was off 29 percent, with lighter sales to Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. Shipments to China, Pakistan, Peru and the Middle East/North Africa region were lower across the board.
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Exports of whey protein concentrate, at 23,520 tons, were up 5 percent from 2015 and the second-biggest month ever. Sales to China were the highest in seven months. Exports to Southeast Asia and Mexico were up double digits. U.S. suppliers also posted a large jump in exports of whole milk powder, moving 6,822 tons, up 74 percent year-over-year, and the most since May 2010. Nearly all the improvement came from record sales to Mexico (5,318 tons, more than the sales volume for all of 2015). Exports of the other large-volume categories, cheese, dry sweet whey and lactose, were well off the pace of 2015. April cheese exports totaled just 21,171 tons which is down 33 percent from last year and the lowest volume since December 2012. Shipments to Mexico were just 6,055 tons, a 15-month low. Sales to South Korea were down 57 percent from 2015; Japan, down 44 percent; and Australia, down 72 percent. Shipments of dry whey were 12,699 tons, down 28 percent, led by a 58 percent decline in sales to China. Through the first four months of the year, exporters have moved just 50,312 tons, the lowest since 2004. Overseas sales of butterfat were down 44 percent. “On a total milk solids basis, U.S. exports were equivalent to 13.4 percent of U.S. milk production in April, matching February for the highest figure in six months. Imports were equivalent to 3.3 percent of production, the lowest in six months. Through the first third of the year, U.S. exports were down 9 percent by volume and 23 percent by value from last year. Nearly every category tracked behind 2015 levels, with the drop-off in cheese the most pronounced,” says USDEC. 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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CO and ARC-IC program options. The MYA price for a given commodity is not based on any specific local or terminal grain prices. The MYA price is the 12month national average price for a commodity, based on the average market price received at the first point of sale by farm operators across the United States. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service collects grain sales data on a monthly basis, which is then “weighted” at the end of the year, based on the volume of bushels sold in each month. USDA updates the average MYA price estimates on a monthly basis in its Supply and Demand report, which is released mid-month, and provides a pretty good price estimate for potential ARC-CO payments. USDA also publishes monthly and season-average estimated market prices for various commodities, which are available on the Farm Service Agency website: http://goo.gl/lgwN9M. Kansas State University offers one of the best monthly updates of MYA prices for corn, soybeans, and wheat. The website is: www.agmanager.info/crops/insurance/risk_mgt. Benchhmark yields and ARC-CO payments The county benchmark revenue for a given crop is the county BM yield times the BM price for the year, which is the same price throughout the United States. The benchmark prices for corn and soybeans for the 2015 crop year remained the same as 2014 BM prices, which are $5.29 per bushel for corn and $12.27/bu. for soybeans. The BM prices are adjusted each year, using the USDA market-year average price for the preceding five years, then dropping the See THIESSE, pg. 20A
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Most crop producers in the Upper Midincrease in the market year average prices. west are enrolled in the county yield-based Counties that were originally scheduled to Agriculture Risk Coverage farm program receive less than $25 per base acre will choice on their corn and soybean base acres now likely receive zero payment or a very for 2014-2018 crop years. Given the cursmall 2015 corn ARC-CO payment. rent increase in the corn and soybean marOnly a small percentage of counties were ket prices in the past couple of months, scheduled to receive a 2015 soybean ARCmany farm operators and ag lenders are CO payment, based on the April 1 estinow wondering what impact that may have mates, due to the very strong actual soyon potential 2015 ARC-CO payments, bean yields in 2015 in many areas. For scheduled to be paid in October 2016. FARM PROGRAMS counties that were scheduled to receive a For the producers who had very high corn 2015 soybean payment, the original 2015 By Kent Thiesse and soybean yields in 2015, relative to ARC-CO payment estimates have been their benchmark yields, were already lowered by $10-$15 per base acre in projected to get zero or very little 2015 most counties, due to projected MYA ARC-CO payment. Producers who had price increase on June 1. 2015 corn or soybean yields which were very near or Determining MYA price below the 2015 benchmark yields will still likely get The 2015 MYA prices for corn and soybeans are the the maximum, or close to the maximum 2015 ARC-CO U.S. average prices from Sept. 1, 2015 to Aug. 31, payment. However, producers who had 2015 corn and 2016, with the MYA prices being finalized on Sept. 30, soybean yields higher than benchmark yields, but 2016. As of June 1, the estimated 2015 MYA prices are were still scheduled to receive a significant ARC-CO $3.70 per bushel for corn and $9.05 per bushel for soypayment, will likely see their 2015 ARC-CO payments beans. This represents an increase of 15 cents per reduced from earlier estimates. bushel for corn and 30 cents per bushel for soybeans Based on April 1 estimates, many counties in south- from the MYA estimates on April 1. This adjustment will negatively affect the estimated 2015 ARC-CO ern and western Minnesota, as well as in northern Iowa, were likely to receive a 2015 corn ARC-CO pay- payments in many counties across the upper Midwest. ment of $30 to $80 per base acre. Except for a few The MYA price for a given crop year is used to calcucounties in southeast Minnesota, most 2015 corn late any potential payments for the Price Loss CoverARC-CO payments will now be reduced by $20 to $25 age, ARC-CO, and ARC-Individual Coverage proper base acre from the earlier figures. This is based on grams. The historical MYA prices are also used to the updated June 1 estimates following the projected determine the benchmark revenues for both the ARC-
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County, benchmark yields vital in calculating payments THIESSE, from pg. 19A high and low MYA price, and averaging the other three prices. The 2015 benchmark county yield for a given crop was calculated by taking the average county yields for the previous five years (2010-2014), dropping the high and low yield, and then averaging the other three yields. The BM corn yields in most Minnesota counties declined in 2015, due to the very low average county yields in 2014, as well as the elimination of the 2009 year from the BM calculation, which was a very strong yield year in most areas. Many counties in south-central, southwest, and central Minnesota had the county BM corn yields decline by 8-12
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THIESSE, from pg. 20A which were paid in 2015. Producers must be enrolled in the 2015 ARC-CO program for corn and soybeans in order to be eligible for payments. Any 2015 ARC-CO payments will be made in October, 2016. Producers must enroll in the 2016 ARC-CO program at local FSA offices by Aug. 1 in order to be eligible for 2016 ARC-CO payments. Given the current projected price levels of 2016-17, there will be a strong possibility of 2016 corn and soybean ARC-CO payments in many areas, especially if crop yields return closer to average levels. Previous county yields for corn, soybeans, and other crops, benchmark yields and revenues, 2014 FSA yields, 2014 ARC-CO payment levels, and other
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Good often grows out of life’s big, stinky messes At 4 and 6 years old, our grandsons think they’re Ninjas. Which is fine and good in wide-open spaces. Not so much next to a yard full of steers. Landon leaped and the cattle went wide. I quickly Farm or city, we all have dirt. And for most, it’s more than transitioned us to the quiet game. We stood still and just a fine layer of dust on the coffee table. There’s also the silent at a distance from the fence. As the cows settled down and approached their side of the fence gunk stacked high that reeks. again, we took quiet, mini steps to our side of the fence. The goal was to meet in the middle with thing. And the good news in the middle of the mostly sisters and all daugheveryone’s heart rates back on target. THE BACK PORCH ters, my grandsons have me on heartache is that redemption is possible. What has It was a solemn teaching moment until one of the been shattered and severed can be restored. By Lenae Bulthuis a steep learning curve. Mike cows passed gas. The boys nearly burst. They covfinds this hilarious. So does my Will things look exactly like they did before? Don’t ered each other’s mouths and tried hard not to only brother. plan on it, and that can be a good thing. Because laugh. That’s a tall task for little boys who find gas Life on the farm is a lot of things. Prim and proper when a mess connects with a tender, pliable heart, hilarious. lives can be better and stronger than they were is not one of them. Mike tells me that body sounds and odors are before. On a recent speaking trip to Toronto, Canada, I something boys never outgrow. Growing up with Listen to the testimonies of people on the other spent the weekend with a family of seven. The kids ranged from ages 14 to 23. And much to their mom’s side of cancer treatments or those who have been dismay, they kept it real. Really real. She kept hush- released from the stronghold of addiction. Put the narrative of hard times in the context of a bigger ing and reminding them of their guest. I assured her I felt right at home. At the end of an story and catch a vision of the potential for something good. amazing weekend she said, “I am seriously going to Joseph Askinas said, “Our real blessings often visit you and your family one day just to get some appear to us in the shapes of pains, losses, and disapdirt on you, too!” pointments; but let us have patience, and we soon Farm or city, we all have dirt. And for most, it's shall see them in their proper figures.” more than just a fine layer of dust on the coffee Music artist Gungor released a song in 2010 called table. There’s also the gunk stacked high that reeks. “Beautiful Things.” And I love the lyrics. “You make It’s the stuff of life that gets tongues clucking and fingers pointing. Which doubles the stink. There are beautiful things. You make beautiful things out of the ones in the mess and the ones talking about the the dust. All around hope is springing up from this old ground. Out of chaos life is being found in You.” mess. And the You in that truth is not you. Nor is it me. As I thought about all these things on a morning run on rural roads, two manure spreaders passed by. It’s never about what we can or cannot do, but about what God can do in and through lives surrendered to Which doubled the stench — my sweat plus their Him. odor. And the good news in the middle of the stinky mess is that redemption is possible. Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and Cow manure may stink in the moment, but what it farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain does in the long-term is substantial. It’s feeding the and livestock farm. She can be reached at lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com or @LenaeBulthuis. ❖ soil and enhancing plant growth. Put the sliver of stench in the bigger picture and we see the good. Sickness, severed relationships, self-inflicted chaos from poor choices and the like make a muck of every-
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Wednesday July 6, 2016 – 10 A.M. SALE ORDER: Office Equipment, Shop Misc., Equipment, 139 Lots from Sheriffs Office
HEAVY EQUIPMENT: (2) 2000 & (1) 2002 IH 4900 Twin Screw, DT466E eng., 10-spd., 16’ steel box, single post hoist, air brakes, live hyd., 3 hyd. valves, 219,782, 212,000, & 205,000 mi. (1) 2002, Uses oil. 1999 IH 4900, equipped same as above, 219,743 mi. Antifreeze in oil. 1992 IH Dsl. Single Axle Flatbed Bucket Truck, w/IMT crane, hyd. brakes, 244,650 mi. 1978 Cat D6D Dozer, hyd., tilt blade, good undercarriage, rear cable unit, showing 1,508 hrs. 1967 Cat D5 Dozer, good undercarriage, showing 1,714 hrs. 1964 Koehring 405 Dragline, Detroit dsl., showing 3,149 hrs. 1977 JD 2840 Dsl. Tractor, 2 hyd. valves, 3-pt. (6) Cat 60 Pull Cable Scrapers, (1) for parts. Various conditions. 1987 OshKosh P2323, Cummins 855, runs good, underbody scrapers, wing, 1-way front plow, 131,047 mi. Bad box. 1986 OskKosh P2323 - for parts, Cummins 855 eng., 149,352 mi., 10,615 hrs. 1982 OshKosh P2323, Cat 3306 eng., sander, wing, 111,762 mi., 16,722 hrs. Bad transfer case, Bad box. 10’ Dump Box w/cylinder – V-Plow for 1966, Cat 966 loader Wausaw V-Plow, for OshKosh – Wausaw Reversible Plow, for OshKosh (40) Pieces of Office Equipment & 25 Chairs PICTURES ON WEB
TERMS: Cash or good check. Picture ID required. Not responsible for accidents, thefts, or any warranties. Everything Sold AS IS
OWNER - Hancock County For equipment info call Jim at 641-430-6328 CLERKS: AUCTIONEERS: Eugene & Michael Ryerson Ryerson Auction & Realty, Ltd. Eagle Grove, IA 515-448-3079 Gene’s cell: 515-689-3714 www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com
For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opens Friday, June 10 & Closes Monday, June 20: Secured Lender, Steffes Facility, West Fargo, ND, Construction Equipment Auction Opens Monday, June 13 & Closes Monday, June 20: Lloyd Einarson, Edinburg, ND, Timed Online Farm Auction Opens Monday, June 13 & Closes Tuesday, June 21: Litchfield School District, Litchfield, MN, New Home Online Auction Saturday, June 18 at 10 AM: Meeker County, MN Real Estate Auction, Watkins, MN, 65.23 +/Acres w/3 BR, 3 BA Home in Forest Prairie Twp. Saturday, June 18 at 11 AM: Broken Wheel Farms, Watkins, MN, Farm Retirement Tuesday, June 21 at 11 AM: Jerry Aanerud, Norcross, MN, Farm Auction Opens Tuesday, June 21 & Closes Monday, June 27: Matty & Jody Gerszewski, Grafton, ND, Farm Auction Wednesday, June 22 at 11 AM: Quentin & Delores Georgeson, New Rockford, ND, Farm Retirement Opens Thursday, June 23 at 8 AM & Closes at 12 PM: Pembina County, ND Timed Online Land Auction, Hoople, ND, 40+/- Acres in Elora Twp. Tuesday, June 28 at 11 AM: David Schneidermann, Ulen, MN, Farm Auction Wednesday, June 29 at 11 AM: Monty Wiertzema, Breckenridge, MN, Farm Auction Opens Wednesday, July 6 & Closes Wednesday, July 13: July Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations Thursday, July 7 at 11 AM: Tony Nordick, Kent, MN, Farm Retirement Tuesday, July 12 at 11 AM: Larry & Lois Gangnes, Argusville, ND, Farm Retirement Opens Monday, July 18 & Closes Wednesday, July 27: Ptacek Inventory Reduction Online Auction, Owatonna, MN Wednesday, July 20 at 10 AM: Gussiaas Family Farm Inc., Carrington, ND, Farm Retirement Tuesday, July 26 at 10 AM: Secured Party Construction Auction, Litchfield, MN Thursday, July 28 at 11 AM: Jim & Joan Johnson, Mount Vernon, SD, Farm Retirement Wednesday, August 3 at 9 AM: AgIron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, July 6
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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.
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FORENOON ESTATE FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Wed., July 13, 2016 10 AM
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016 @ 9:45 A.M.
T5070 NH MFWD w/835 TL quick tach Loader, 3100 hrs, 2013 GMC 4 Door long box, Dura Max w/ Allison, 90K miles 2000 IH single axle feed truck, Kuhn & Knight Reel Augie 3575 mixer unload w/2 scales, 753 skid loader w/grapple fork, 3370 hrs, 2003 Bob Cat 5600 tool cart w/bucket, sold separate bale fork, 7 1/2’ mower, post hole auger, 6’ snow blower, pallet forks, 3 older Chev 4X4 pickups, 2004 & 2012 EBY alum 8’X26’ goose neck livestock trailers, 2013 PJ gooseneck 32’ tandem flat bed w/duals, 2 Polaris Rangers, 500 Polaris 4X4 ATV, 13’ NH 1431 haybine, 10 wheel Hay runner rake, Kuhn 2044 tandem Pro Pusher spreader, NH 185 tandem spreader, Wildcat 2 fan snow blower, 640 Strong hold chute w/Pal cage & digital scale, Apache & Smidley calf creepers on wheels, 16’ & 23’ portable hay feed bunk, Lots of Professional show equipment, many Panels, shop equipment. PARTIAL LIST. PICTURES ON WEB.
SALE LOCATION: At 62448 290th Street BuĆŠerÄŽeld, Minnesota, which is located from the juncĆ&#x;on of Highway #30 & County Road #4 at Darfur, Minnesota, 1 miles north on County Road #4 to 290th Street, then 3/8 mile east. Watch for aucĆ&#x;on signs the day of the aucĆ&#x;on. Normal AucĆ&#x;on terms as posted & announced.
For info call Jonathan McOllough 515-851-2614 AUCTIONEERS: Eugene Ryerson
TRACTORS, LOADERS, BACKHOE & ATTACHMENTS: ‘92 C/IH 7140 MFD w/ only 3,170 indicated hrs., Ser. #JJA0043165. Purchased new by Arnold Carlson; ‘70 IH 1026 Hydro (D) w/ 7,434 indicated hrs., Ser. # 7640; IH 856 (D) w/ 6,145 indicated hrs.; ‘63 Allis Chalmers D-21 (D) w/ 2,901 indicated hrs., Ser. # 1214.; JD 720 (D) w/ pony motor start, Ser. #71210632; Westendorf TA-77 quick tach hyd. loader w/ C/IH 7140 brackets; New Westendorf Brush 8000 crusher rock grapple bucket; Set C/IH front suit case weights; New Wallenstein GX920 3pt. rear mount backhoe; HIGHBOY SPRAYER: 1998 Tyler Patriot 150 4x4 self propelled highboy sprayer w/ 2,558 indicated hrs.; FIELD EQUIPMENT: C/IH 900 Cyclo Air 8RW planter Ser. # 02845; IH 183 12RN culĆ&#x;vator; IH #620 20’ bean drill; IH 4600 30’ ÄŽeld culĆ&#x;vator; Alloway 20’ stalk chopper; IH #55 17’ chisel plow; IH 490 22’ disk; IH 45 21’ ÄŽeld culĆ&#x;vator; IH 45 3pt. 18’ ÄŽeld culĆ&#x;vator; 4 – Killbros model 375 gravity wagons; 4 - New wagon tarps to ÄŽt Killbros wagons; J&M 250 bu. gravity seed wagon; J&M 250 bu. gravity wagon; 2 – Stan Hoist barge wagons; and other items VEHICLES & GARAGE BUILDING: ‘97 Lincoln Town Car w/ 72,763 indicated miles; ‘98 Ford Ranger regular cab 2wd pickup w/ 196,433 indicated miles; ‘70 Ford F250 4x4 pickup not running; ‘59 Ford T-Bird car for parts; Portable 16’ x 24’ garage; plus COMBINE, HEADS, GRINDER, CORN SHELLER, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, LAWNMOWER & ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT, OTHER EQUIPMENT & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. Many other items to numerous to menĆ&#x;on. For more informaĆ&#x;on go to www.danpikeaucĆ&#x;on.com.
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SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm stainless fasteners hardware available. (800)222-5726 Landwood Sales LLC
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Buying & Selling Gold & Sil- JD hayloader, green crop in FOR SALE: NH 1465 hay- Barn roofing Hip or round roof barns & other buildver, collector coins, diamint condition. Chetek. bine, exc condition, field ings. Also barn & Quonset monds, gold jewelry, silver $1,250. (715)837-1102 ready, $6,400. 320-894-5342 straightening. Kelling Silo. dollars, pocket watches, an1-800-355-2598 tiques, rare currency, 200+ JD 338 square baler hyHay & Forage Equip 031 gold coins for sale, any gold draulic tensioner, exc conFOR SALE: 2 used 10,000 bu or silver items. Will travel dition, $10,500. 715-702-2884 bins; 17 used grain dryers, to buy! 34 years same re- 2004 NEW IDEA 4865 baler with net wrap, $3,900. 715- RHINO #PT419H 4 Bat Hay some like new; 2 new 470 tail location. 878-9858 bu dump pits w/ augers; Fairmont, MN. Tedder(Hyd Fold) (Fluffs used 6”, 8”, 10” roof & cross Kuehl's Coins, 507-235-3886 Hay). BRENT #1080 Grain FOR SALE: 565 A Hestin augers. Broskoff StrucCart w/ Tarp & Scale (2007) round baler, field ready. tures. 507-256-7501 Good Augers Real Good. 952-873-2761 319-347-6676 Can Deliver
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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 1726, w/loader.......................CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ..............................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ..............................CALL NEW Versatile 260, FWA ..............................CALL ‘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 ‘12 Versatile 280 w/F&R duals, 825 hrs. ........................................................... $125,000 Allis 180 D ..................................................$7,900
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‘03 Sunflower, 32’, 5-bar spike .............. $18,500 Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ...............CALL Sunflower 4233-19 w/3-bar harrow .............CALL DMI 530B ......................................................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
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Bobcat S650 w/575 hrs.......................... $35,900 NEW NH Skidsteers – On Hand...................CALL ‘11 NH L230, Loaded ...................................CALL
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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
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Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. 3 kicker wagons, good condi- Brent 670 Grain Cart, 24.5x32 100% financing w/no liens tires new, slip clutch drivetion, always shedded, or red tape, call Steve at line, bearings, exc cond, $1,000/ea. 715-702-2884 Fairfax Ag for an appoint$10,500/OBO. 715-223-5588 ment. 888-830-7757 FOR SALE: 2014 JD 569 baler, net wrap, large tires, FOR SALE: #850 28' Landoll soil finisher, '06, excellent monitor, $22,900; Redball Grain Handling Equip 034 condition. 320-808-5723 665, 60' sprayer, hyd fold boom, 1000 gal tank, 32x38 1000 Bu KINZE #1040 Row FOR SALE: JD equip 5520 tires, $4,900; Bobcat 5250 Crop Grain Cart w/ Tarp, MFWD tractor w/ cab, skidloader, hyd detatch, Good Augers. John Deere $22,000; 1380 hay bine, 12', heat, no door, $12,900, steel #1518 Cutter w/ Chains 6 $1,500; 8RN cult, $600;4020 tracks available; CIH 1830 Wheels (Solid). Both Real fenders, $450; NH 790 16x30 flatfold cult, $7,900. spreader, $3,000. (507)330Good. 319-347-6138 Can Del 320-769-2756 3945 FOR SALE: 40' overhead FOR SALE: 70' Elmer drag, FOR SALE:1988 Case IH Merritt alum hopper grain auger, 8� w/ truss kit, very 9130 4WD tractor, 6,800 hrs, trailers; '89 IH 1680 comgood shape; 3 Sukup spread equipped w/ 3pt hitch, 1000 bine; 690 Killbros grain all grain spreaders for bins. RPM PTO, steerable front cart; 24R30� JD pl on Kinze 507-236-1387 axle, Raven autoguide bar; Big A floater; 175 steering system, excellent Michigan ldr; IH 964 CH; FOR SALE:Used grain bins, condition. (507)-360-8610 White 706 & 708 CH & floors unload systems, stiparts; White plows & rators, fans & heaters, aerparts; (3) 4WD drive pick- Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Reation fans, buying or sellpair Repair-Troubleshootups ('78-'80); JD 44' field ing, try me first and also cult; 3300 Hiniker field ing Sales-Design Custom call for very competitive cult; IH 260 backhoe; headhydraulic hose-making up contract rates! Office er trailers. 507-380-5324 to 2� Service calls made. hours 8am-5pm Monday – STOEN'S Hydrostatic SerFriday Saturday 9am - 12 vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N noon or call 507-697-6133 Ask for Gary Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360
FOR SALE: Massey 1100 tractor w/ 2700 hrs, gas, good rubber, nice, w/ Allied 695 loader, also Allied 9620 snowblower, loader & blower showroom condition Home built heavy duty wood splitter, great splitting power, 16 HP motor; Small field sprayer, 150 gal, 30' boom, 320-864-4583 320779-4583
COMBINES
FOR SALE: Restored Farmall Super H, M, & Super M; 10x71 Westfoe;d aiger w/ swing hopper; 8x36 Westfield auger, exc cond. 320-226-4294 or 320-269-8706
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Skid loader, Case XT75, 220 FOR SALE: JD 6400 PQ lb. lift capacity, small hyd trans, cab, new tires, oil leak, $6,500. No bucket, 540/1000 PTO, 6900 hrs, exNeillsville, WI. 715-743-4583 cellent condition, $19,500. 218-389-6961 or 218-428-9139 We buy Salvage Equipment FOR SALE: Late model 4020 Parts Available JD, side console, new batHammell Equip., Inc. teries, new seat. 763-662(507)867-4910 2663
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
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
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FOR SALE: S250 Bobcat, Agco-Allis 60HP #5670 Diesel 2008 model. (651)-436-8901 Tractor/Roll Guard/3 Pt Dual Hyd, 5000 Hrs, WF, JD 4010 diesel, $3,200. FarmGood Rubber, Well Mainhand loader, $2,100. Packtained. Noble 8-30 or 8-38 age price $5,000. 715-669Danish Cult, Hyd Fold, 7413 Good Cond. 319-347-2349 NH BR780A round baler excellent condition, $6,900; NH 12' 499 hay bind, always shedded, good, $5,900; NH 1033 bale wagon, shedded, like new, $6,450; Case IH 183 16x30, flat fold, Vibra FOR SALE: '95 JD 7400 shank cult, long gang, MFWD, 2469 hrs, had load$5,900; IH 460 gas tractor, er on for 1 yr then used for IH-WF, $2,900. 320-769-2756 just spraying, always shedded, 1 owner. 507-273-0870 NOBLE (8-30 or 8RW) Danish Cultivator Hyd Fold. FOR SALE: JD 4650, MFD, Good Cond. John Deere 15 6100 hrs, very good condiFt HX15 Flex Wing Cutter tion, PS, 18x42 rubber, 3 (540 PTO) Real Good. 319outlets, $31,000/OBO. 507347-6138 Can Deliver 220-0999
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1060 Gehl chopper, Hay & 2R All kinds of New & Used farm equipment – disc chiscornhead, $5,400. 715-702els, field cults, planters, 2884 soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, Planting Equip 038 haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 '83 JD 7000 planter, 6R, Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, monitor, fert, multiple sets Glencoe 7400; Field Cults of plates, mint, approx. under 30': JD 980, small 3,000 acres, $6,500. Convert grain carts & gravity boxes to finger pick up, add 300-400 bu. Finishers under $1,500. (715)234-1993 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk choppers; Nice JD 215 & 216 FOR SALE: '02 JD 1560 20' flex heads; JD 643 cornno till drill w/ markers, 2pt heads Must be clean; JD hitch, 7 1/2” spacings, SI corn planters, 4-6-8 row. meters & drag attachment. 715-299-4338 Very Good, $23,500/OBO 507-773-4501
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4WD TRACTORS
‘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 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 ‘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
‘06 JD 8330, MFWD, 5325 hrs., ILS, PS, big pump, 4 valves, 1000 PTO, 380x54” rear tires & duals, front duals......... $92,000 ‘04 JD 8220, MFWD, 5083 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 520x42” tires & duals, 12 front wgts................................................ $75,000 ‘13 JD 6170R, cab, IVT trans., 540/1000 PTO, 480x46” tires & duals, (has JD H380 Loader w/Joystick) ....................... $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 ‘12 CIH 315, 481 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 480x50” duals . $145,000 ‘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
COMBINE HEADS
‘03 CIH 1020, 30’ flex ........................ $6,000 ‘09 NH 74C, 35’ flex ......................... $14,500 ‘05 JD 630, 30’ flex .......................... $12,500 ‘07 Geringhoff 16R22” chopping cornhead ....................................................... $25,000 ‘05 Geringhoff 6R30” chopping cornhead ....................................................... $22,500
COMBINES
‘13 JD 680, 942 eng./643 sep. hrs., 4x4, CM w/5-spd. feederhouse, chopper, long unloading auger, 520x42” tires & duals ..................................................... $205,000 ‘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 ‘98 JD 9510, 4819 eng./3359 sep. hrs., Dial-a-matic, chopper, Maurer bin ext. ....................................................... $37,000 ‘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 ‘12 CIH 7130, 1839 eng./1355 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, 520x42” duals ... $118,000 ‘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
M.S. Diversified monte@ms-diversified.com
Fairfax, MN
800-432-3565 • 320-894-6560 www.ms-diversified.com
NEW & USED EQUIP. NEW EQUIPMENT • Wishek 862, 26’ disk
• SN 1434, 35’ disk • DMI 50’ crumbler • Wilrich Quad X2, 60’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X2, 50’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 50’ F.C. • JD 2210, 58-1/2’ F.C. • CIH 200, 55’, rolling basket USED EQUIPMENT • Hardi Comm. 4400, 132’ • White 8524-22 planter • Hardi Comm. 1500, 132’ • Pickett 24-22 thinner • Hardi Comm. 1200, 88’ • Alloway 22’ shredder • Hardi Nav. 1000, 88’ • Alloway 20’ shredder • ‘13 Amity 12-22 • Tebben land roller, 45’ • ‘12 Amity 12-22 • J&M 1131 grain cart • Amity 8-22, (3) • J&M 1151 grain cart • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • Killbros 1810 grain cart, • ‘10 Artsway 6812, 12-22 tracks • ‘06 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • Sheyenne 1410, 10x66 • Artsway 898, 8-22 hopper • Artsway 692, 8-22 • Sheyenne 1410, 10x70 • Amity 3750, 12-22 topper hopper • Amity 12-22 topper, St. Ft. • Westfield MRX 13x90 • Alloway 12-22 folding • Hutch 13x71, swing topper • Hutch 8x60, swing • (2) Alloway 12-22 topper, • CIH 870, 13x24, deep till St. Ft • JD 2700, 9-24 ripper • Artsway 12-22 topper • Sunflower Tillage • Hardi Sprayers • REM Grain Vac • Woods Mowers • J&M Grain Carts • Westfield Augers • Summers Equipment • White Planters • Wilrich Tillage
LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179
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Clara City, MN 56222 320-847-3218 www.wearda.com
“Where Farm and Family Meet”
‘87 Ford F600, gas, 10’ flatbed, good rubber ............ $6,500 ‘98 JD 4200 Compact, dsl., 4WD, hydro, cab, snowblower .................................................................................. $10,800 Ford 960, gas, 5-spd., live PTO, power steering, Bush Hog loader ........................................................ $3,875 Ford 8N w/dual 100 loader ......................................... $2,575 NI #402 Hay Rake, belt drive ...................................... $1,200 Kubota RTV1100, cab w/air, 4WD, dsl., extra tires.. $14,000 Kubota F2560 Commercial Mower, 25 hp. dsl., 60” or 72” deck ................................................................. $8,000 Matador Windrow Inverter, hyd. lift, hyd. roll speed $4,250 Dixon Speed ZTR44, 22 hp. gas, 44” blade deck ..... $1,575 NH #56, 5-bar, offset axle ........................................... $1,400 International, 5-bar, straight axle ............................... $1,000 Mahindra KM6, 6’ cut, 3-pt., mtd., 3-blade grooming mower ......................................................................... $1,475 Walco-Douglas, 5’, 3-pt. mtd., grooming mower ......... $975 (2) Cartner CSA74F, side-mounted flail mowers, (hydr.) .................................................................................... $1,000 Utility Scoop, 3-pt. mtd., push or pull, mech. dump .... $175 IH 480 Disc, 20’ w/spring assist on wings ................. $1,875
‘12 CIH 550 Quad Track, 582 hrs., Lux. cab, cab suspension, 4 new tracks - 30”, 4 hyd., diff. lock, big pump ...................... $169,000 ‘04 Cat. 765, 4602 hrs., 18” tracks, 120” spacing, 3 pt., PTO, front wgts., Very Clean! ....................................................... $79,000 ‘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 ‘12 JD 9560RT, 1250 hrs., 30” tracks, ....... 4 hyd., front wgts. ........................... $199,000 ‘14 JD 8360RT, 865 hrs., IVT, 85cc pump, 1000 PTO, 25” tracks ................... $205,000
‘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......... $59,000 ‘11 NH T8.300, 1644 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lights, 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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Goodyear 2-Star Radials, 20.8Rx38, on Ford rims ... $2,000 (2) Sets Firestone, 12.4x16 R1, 18/85 D12-R1 Kubota rims ............................................................................. $1,000 Artsway Truck Auger, 10”x34’, 540 PTO ................... $3,800 Land Pride 2584 Backhoe, 3-pt., 9’ depth, 18” bucket .................................................................................... $8,000 RamRod Stand-on Skidloader, gas, 31” bucket, 500 lb. capacity .................................................................... $12,000 Paquea Spreader, 80 bu., poly floor, HD apron, 540 PTO .................................................................................... $3,400 Land Pride PT25 Post Hole Digger, 3-pt., 12” auger .................................................................................... $1,433 Land Pride RB2584 Blade, 7’, 3-pt. mtd. ................... $1,050 Land Pride SF2566 Scarifier, 66”, 3-pt. mtd., 6 teeth .. $975 Land Pride QH15-Cat. 1 Quick Hitch, 3-pt. ................. $330 Land Pride RCR1860 Rotary Cutter, 5’, Cat. 1, 3-pt. .................................................................................... $2,079 Land Pride RCR1872 Rotary Cutter, 6’, Cat. 1, 3-pt. .................................................................................... $2,751 Land Pride RTR1558 Reverse Rotation Tiller, 58”, 3-pt. ............................................................................ $3,403 Land Pride RTR1566 Reverse Rotation Tiller, 66”, 3-pt. ............................................................................ $3,269 Land Pride RTR1574 Reverse Rotation Tiller, 74”, 3-pt. ............................................................................ $3,382 Kubota L4760, 4WD, 47 hp. dsl., cab, hydro, loader (New) ......................................................................... $39,900
TRACK TRACTORS
‘14 JD S670 2WD Combine, 638 hrs., Pro-Drives, 5-spd. reverser, 520/85R42’s, chopper, JD bin ext., Warranty Til 9/18 .................. $214,500 ‘14 JD 635F HydraFlex, low dam, Never Been Used! .................. $36,500 ‘11 JD 635F HydraFlex, low dam ................................................ $17,000 ‘09 JD 612C (12R30”) Non-Chopping Corn Head, knife rolls, Low Acres! ................................................ $29,500 ‘14 JD 8285R, MFWD, PS, 480/80R50’s w/duals, 420/85R34 fronts, Warranty .................. $154,500 ‘13 JD 8235R, MFWD, PS, ILS, 380/85R34 fronts w/duals, 480/80R46 rear duals, 900 hrs., Warranty .............................................. $164,500
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PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT
NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: 6R Miller Pro WANTED: JD 4420 combine PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, & Allis 7080 tractor, good cultivator, $950. 715-495-0757 55, 50 Series & newer traccondition, low hrs. 952-758tors, AC-all models, Large FOR SALE: JD CCA 14' field 4798 Inventory, We ship! Mark cultivator, field ready, good Heitman Tractor Salvage condition, $300. 320-894-2103 715-673-4829
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“Your Sprayer Headquarters” (N) Northwood, IA
(OS) Osage, IA
(641) 324-1154
(641) 732-3719
(B) Belle Plaine, MN
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(H) Holland, MN
(OW) Owatonna, MN
(952) 873-2224 (507) 889-4221 (507) 451-4054
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90’ Boom
(OW) ‘11 Ag-Chem 994, 1768 Hrs, 100’ Boom.......................... $134,900
(OW) ‘09 JD 4730, 1400 Hrs., traction control................................. $131,900 (OS) ‘15 JD R4030, 158 Hrs., SS Tank, 15” Spacing........................ $265,900 (N) ‘13 JD 4830, 384 Hrs., SS Tank, 15” Spacing, HTA .................... $234,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 880 Hrs., SS Tank, 20” Spacing, TC ................... $203,500 (OW) ‘15 JD 4630, 269 Hrs., Power Gard Warr. ‘til 4-2020 .............. $187,900 (OW) 11 JD 4830, 2030 Hrs., SS Tank, 20” Spacing, HTA................ $179,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4730, 1807 Hrs., SS Tank, 20” Spacing, TC ................. $139,500 (OW) ‘08 JD 4730, 3562 Hrs., Hi Flow, HTA, AutoBoom Trac ........... $112,900 (OW) ‘06 JD 4720, 4100 Hrs., 20” Spacing, HTA ................................ $84,900 (OW) ‘06 Rogator 1074, 4600 Hrs., SS Tank, 20” Spacing ................ $59,900
PO Box 3169 Mankato, MN 56002 Phone: 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 Fax: 507-345-1027
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
100’ Boom (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 1011 Hrs., Power Gard Warr ‘til 4-2018 ............ $209,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4730, 676 Hrs., HTA, Foamer, 20” Spacing .................. $166,900 (OW) ‘11 Rogator 994, 1768 Hrs., SS Tank, 20” Spacing ................ $137,900
80’ Boom (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 736 Hrs., Power Gard Warr ‘til 4-2018 .............. $146,900 (OW) ‘08 Ag-Chem 1074SS, 2226 Hrs., 20” Spacing, Traction Control ....................................................................................................... $94,900
120’ Boom (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1138 Hrs., 2630 Display w/AT Activation .......... $218,900 (OW) JD Wet System off 4930, 120’ Boom ........................................ $28,900 (OW) ‘09 Wet System off 4930, 120’ Boom ....................................... $12,900
Dry Box (N) ‘15 JD R4045, 520 Hrs., PT Warranty ‘til 9-2019 ....................... $325,000 (OW) ‘06 JD 4920, 6500 Hrs., AT Trac Ready ..................................... $65,000 (OW) New Lader Multiapploer Insert................................................... $7,500
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(OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 923 Hrs, 90’ Boom.................................. $179,900
‘96 JD 8870, 710/70R38 duals, 24 speed, 3 pt hitch, 7500 hrs ......$37,500 ‘12 Cat 272D XHP Skid Steer, cab, air, 2-spd., 1375 hrs. .......................$36,000 ‘10 CIH Magnum 225, CVT transmission, 380/90R54 duals, 4600 hours .........................................$69,000 ‘10 NH T8010, super steer, 480/80R46 duals, 380/85R34 single fronts, 540/1000 PTO, 1200 hrs. ..........$94,500 ‘07 JD 8230, IVT trans., 480/80R50 duals, 380/80R38 single fronts, 1300 front axle, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 4460 hrs., Just Through Service Program ....................................$86,000 ‘13 JD 2410 24' chisel plow, tru-depth standards, coil tine harrow ......$26,000 '01 JD 7610, 2WD, 16 speed power quad transmission, new 18.4R42's, 5470 hrs ....................................$42,500 ‘13 Wil-Rich 5830, 37' chisle plow, has not been used, 1000 lb. shanks, 12" spacing, 3 bar coil tine harrow $36,000 – AgDirect Financing Available –
Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291
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Lease this tractor for 3 years for $28.88/hr. Lease this tractor for 3 years for $32.43/hr. for 600 hrs. per year for 600 hrs. per year ‘13 Magnum 290, Lux. Cab, Hi Cap. Hyd. ‘13 Magnum 315, Lux. Cab, Susp. Front Axle, Pump, 962 hrs. ................................. $155,000 640 hrs. ............................................ $155,000
CIH 9370 Quad, Tracks, 7215 hrs. ............................................$49,900
Lease this tractor for 3 years for $32.43/hr. Lease this tractor for 3 years for $31.39/hr. for 600 hrs. per year for 600 hrs. per year ‘13 Magnum 315, Lux. Cab, Hi Cap. Hyd. Pump, ‘13 Magnum 315, Lux. Cab, Hi Cap. Hyd. Pump, Susp. Front Axle, 981 hrs. ..... $155,000 Susp. Front Axle, 1248 hrs...................... $150,000
‘13 CIH Magnum 290, 1698 hrs., Lux. cab, susp. frt. axle, 50KPH, full auto steer. $139,900
‘15 CIH Puma 165, w/CIH loader, PS, 399 hrs. .................... $119,900
Check out our battery selection. Group 31 batteries as low as $115.00 exchange 4DLT batteries as low as $175.00 exchange
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GET READY FOR SUMMER
‘16 CIH Magnum 380, CVT, RowTac ........................... $249,900
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‘14 Puma 145, w/loader, PS, 919 hrs. ............................$85,500
Free preseason combine and tractor inspection. Call our Service Department for details. 507-334-2233. ‘15 CIH 8240, Lux. cab, auto ‘14 CIH 7230, 530 eng./410 sep. ‘15 CIH Farmall 105C, power ‘14 Case 580SN Extend-A-Hoe, guide, HID lites..............$285,000 hrs., HID lites, Loaded! .$229,900 shuttle, 90 hp. PTO .........$47,900 4WD, pilot controls .......$78,500
2-Year Interest Waiver Or Low Rates Available • Call For Details ‘15 CIH 9240, 400 eng. hrs., Tracks, RWA, Lux. cab, HID lites ................................................. $349,900 ‘15 CIH 8240, 400 hrs., Luxury cab, HID lites, auto guide, folding unload auger, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED UNIT - Coming In After Season ....................................................... $285,000 ‘15 CIH 7240, 278 eng. hrs., HD planetery drive, HD feeder lift, Lux. cab ............................... $259,900 ‘16 CIH 7240, 290 eng. hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites ........................................................................ $269,900 ‘14 CIH 7230, 530 eng./410 sep. hrs., 520x42 duals, leather, HID lites, Loaded Corn/Bean Machine, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED UNIT - Coming In After Season ...................................................... $229,900 ‘13 CIH 8230, 1071 eng. hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites ...................................................................... $169,900 ‘13 CIH 8230, 1071 eng. hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites ...................................................................... $169,900
‘14 CIH 3162, 40’ Flex Draper ............................................$59,900
‘12 CIH Tigermate 200, 46’, 4-bar harrow ......................$45,900
‘11 CIH Tigermate 200, 50’, w/rolling baskets ...............$49,900
‘05 Bobcat T-250, 4520 hrs., Rebuilt Hydro ......................$19,800
‘13 Bobcat T-870, cab w/AC, hi flo hyd., 2-spd., roller susp. ....$54,900
Leon M1000 Scraper, 10-yard ............................................$22,500
COMBINE PLATFORMS & HEADS ‘15 ‘14 ‘09 ‘11 ‘12 ‘10 ‘08 ‘04 ‘10 ‘09 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 ‘15 ‘15
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, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$54,900 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$59,900 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$59,900 CIH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform...........................................................................................$59,900
USED 4WD TRACTORS 2-Year Interest Waiver Or Low Rates Available • Call For Details ‘08 CIH Steiger 435, 2674 hrs., Lux. cab, 800x38 duals, full Pro 600 auto guide ...........................CALL ‘96 CIH 9370 Quad, Tracks, 7215 hrs............................................................................................$49,900 ‘10 CIH Steiger 535 Quad, 2083 hrs., 36” Tracks, full Pro 700 auto guide ............................. $189,900
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COMBINES
USED 2WD TRACTORS 2-Year Interest Waiver Or Low Rates Available • Call For Details ‘16 CIH Magnum 380 Track, CVT, Lux. cab, susp. front axle, 120” spacing, 5 remotes, hi-cap. hyd. pump, 24” tracks, front duals............................................................................................................................... $249,900 ‘16 CIH Magnum 380 Track, CVT, Lux. cab, susp. front axle, 120” spacing, 6 remotes, hi-cap. hyd. pump, dual PTO, 18” tracks ................................................................................................................................. $249,900 ‘16 CIH Magnum 340 Track, PS, Lux. cab, susp. front axle, 120” spacing, 6 remotes, hi-flo hyd. COMING IN ‘13 CIH Magnum 315, 640 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, high cap. hyd. pump, front & rear duals ................... $155,000 ‘13 CIH Magnum 315, 1298 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, high cap. hyd. pump, front & rear duals ................. $150,000 ‘13 CIH Magnum 315, 983 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, high cap. hyd. pump, front & rear duals ................... $155,000 ‘13 CIH Magnum 290, 1697 hrs., Lux. cab, susp. front axle, 50KPH trans., high cap. hyd. pump, HID lites ................................................................................................................................................................... $139,900 ‘13 CIH Magnum 290, 960 hrs., Lux. cab ................................................................................................ $138,000 ‘15 CIH Puma 165, MFD, 399 hrs., PS, cab, CIH 765 loader w/grapple bucket .................................... $119,900 ‘14 CIH Puma 145, MFD, 919 hrs., PS, cab, CIH 765 loader .....................................................................$85,500 ‘15 CIH Farmall 105C, 29 hrs., Dlx. cab w/hi-vis panel, dual PTO, 12x12 power shuttle........................$47,500 ‘14 Case 580SN, Extend-A-Hoe Backhoe, 272 hrs., cab w/AC, pilot controls, loader.............................$78,500
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WANTED: Lever action all Alfalfa/grass, dairy quality, FOR SALE: Black Angus high RFVS, early cut. Lasteel harrow. 320-453-2374 or bulls also Hamp, York, & dysmith, WI. 715-868-6378 612-360-9230 Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. 320-598-3790 Buyers & Sellers of hay, Feed Seed Hay 050 straw, corn, wheat, oats & FOR SALE: Hillsboro 5 stock trailer, gooseneck other grains. Western Hay Alfalfa square baleage indi7x24', 2 gates, needs some available. Fox Valley Alfalvidually wrapped 160 to 190 work, $750 OBO. 507-220fa Mill. 920-853-3554 RFV delivered by truck 0999 load; clean 3x4 straw bales FOR SALE: 2,000 bu of bin LOOKING to custom feed also available. 866-575-7562 run oats, $4/bu, call anyFeeder Cattle for someone. time. 507-877-3071 I have feed & housing for Alfalfa, mixed hay, grass up to 350 head. Fergus hay and straw, medium Falls MN 218-770-4029 Dale squares or round bales, de- FOR SALE: Dairy hay 3x3x8 alfalfa & alfalfa grass, 1st livered. LeRoy Ose, call or 2016 crop. Stored inside. Dairy 055 text 218-689-6675 D.H.I.A. Or Dairyland tests available. 320-808-5723 WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 Cattle
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Big, thick, Polled Hereford yearling bulls, semen tested, delivery avail. 715-5972036 Brookviewacres.com FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320864-4625
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FOR RENT: Full Blood Limousin & Red Angus 060 Bulls. Delivery avail. Ham- Sheep Black Angus Bull, excellent mond, WI. 715-821-3516 temperament. 715-964-1122 FOR SALE: Tunis buck or trade for Tunis buck lamb. FOR SALE: Angus bulls Performance and semen 715-382-3796 yearlings & 2 yr olds. Stout, tested Black Angus bulls. heavy muscled bulls with (715)483-3866 exc performance genetics. Swine 065 www.teamjsi.com Fertility & performance tested. Sullivan Angus, Kel- Polled Hereford bulls, fertili- Compart's total program ty tested. Also 10 registered logg MN. 507-527-1034 features superior boars & Heifers ready to breed. open gilts documented by FOR SALE: Polled Hereford larsonherefordfarms.com BLUP technology. Duroc, bulls, big growth yearlings, 715-772-4680 York, Landrace & F1 lines. most 205 day weaning Terminal boars offer leanweight, 700lb+, semen test- Purebred Black Angus cowness, muscle, growth. Macalf pairs, 1st calf heifers, ed, Jones Farms, Le Sueur, ternal gilts & boars are $2,500. (608)386-0046 MN (507)-317-5996 productive, lean, durable. All are stress free & PRRS FOR SALE: Registered An- Purebred Shorthorn heifers free. Semen also available gus yearling bulls, bred for For Sale, 100% natural, through Elite Genes A.I. well balanced EPDs, end grass fed. Call 608-526-4195 Make 'em Grow! Comparts growth, fertility tested. Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: Miller Angus, Kasson MN Registered Texas Longhorn 877-441-2627 breeding stock, cows, 507-634-4535 heifers or roping stock, top FOR SALE: Simmental FOR SALE: Yorkshire, blood lines. 507-235-3467 bulls, 2 yr old AI, son of the & Hampshire, Duroc $50,000 Upgrade bull, most WANT TO BUY: Butcher Hamp/Duroc boars, also used bull in Simmental gilts. Excellent selection. cows, bulls, fats & walkable breed, by the pound, 5 cents Raised outside. Exc herd cripples; also horses, over market, also 5 long health. No PRSS. Delivery sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 yearling bulls, polled, avail. 320-568-2225 Black, excellent quality & Yearling Black beef bulls, disposition, 45 yrs of SimAngus cross, very nice. Joe mental breeding. Gerald 715-210-0723 or Mark 715Polzin, Cokato. 320-286-5805 877-3222
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TRACTORS CASE IH 695 2WD PLATFORM TRACTOR W/ LOADER & BUCKET ............... COMING IN CASE IH MXU 130 FWA TRACTOR, 3700 HRS, 14.9R46 REAR TIRES ...............$49,500 CASE IH 7120 FWA TRACTOR, 18.4X42 REAR W/ DUALS, 6369 HRS ............... $50,000 FORD 9N TRACTOR ......................................................................................... COMING IN NEW HOLLAND 8970A FWA, 18.4X46 DUALS, 16.9 FRONTS, 5468 HRS, 2002 .$73,000
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FLATBEDS ‘01 Great Dane, 53/102 SX, AR, AL Floor, AL Crossmembers, Sandblasted, Painted ........... $8,000 ‘02 Great Dane, 48/102, AR, Closed Tandem Slider ....................... $8,500 ‘97 Wilson, 48/96, SX, AR, Alum. Floor, Alum. Crossmembers, 80% T&B, Sandblasted, Painted .... $7,000 ‘95 Utility, 48/102, AL Floor, SX, AR, Sandblasted, Painted ............ $5,500
DROP DECKS
‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, 48/102, Steel, SX, AR, Wood Floor .... $19,000 ‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, 53/102, Steel, AR, Spread Axle, Wood Floor, Sandblasted & Painted, Beavertail ............................ $22,500 ‘05 Transcraft Drop Deck, 48/102, Steel Like New, SX, AR, 255/22.5, Super Clean......................... $18,500 ‘96 Featherlite Alum. Combo, 48/102, Alum. Floor, Alum. Crossmembers, HOPPERS SX, AR, 255/22.5.................. $16,500 ‘94 Wilson, 42/66, 11/24.5, 80% Engineered 5’ Beavertail Kit: T&B, Good Tarps, SR, New 5th, Includes: Paint, LED Lights & Wheel Plate, Clean .............. $12,750 All Electrical .....................$3,250 Kit ‘11 Maurer, 42/66 Alum. Ag $5,000 Installed Hopper, AR, 11/24.5 Alum. Whls., DOUBLE DROPS New T&B ............................. $21,500 ‘06 Merrit, 42/66 Ag Hopper, AR, 22.5, '97 XL specialized Double Drop Nebraska Trailer, New ......... $21,500 48/102, 29'6" well, new 255/22.5 RGN, Mechanical Detach ‘92 Timpte, 42/66, AR, 80% T&B ............................. $10,000 RGN ..................................... $19,000 30 Van & Reefer Trailers on hand, ‘88 Wilson, 42/66, SR, 75% T&B ............................. $10,000 48/102 - 53/102, water, storage, or over the road .........$3,500 to $5,500
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Black Angus cows w/calves Four Polled Hereford year- Team of Belgium geldings 18 hands sorrel with white at side, summer now bred ling steers, pasture ready. mane and tail, $2,500/piece. back. (715)483-3866 (715)879-5766 Elk Mound, 715-257-7869 www.teamjsi.com WI
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Cattle
COMBINES & HEADS GLEANER S77 COMBINE 2013, DUALS, 850 ENG, 553 SEP .............................$235,000 GLEANER R75 COMBINE 2008, DUALS 2276 ENG, 1656 SEP.......................... $155,000 GLEANER R75 COMBINE 2003, DUALS, 1438 SEP, 1976 E .................................$95,000 GLEANER R62 COMBINE 1996 30.5-32 TIRES, 2824 ENG, 1826 SEP ................$45,000 CIH 2206 6 ROW 30” CORN HEAD, 2002 .............................................................. $16,500 CIH 1020 20’ FLEX HEAD, 2010 VERY NICE SHAPE ............................................$18,200 GLEANER 8200 30’ FLEX HEAD 2011 W/CRARY AIR REEL ................................$36,500 GLEANER 8000 FLEX HEAD 30’ ............................................................................$16,000 CRESSONI 6R30 CUTTER CORN HEAD ................................................................$19,500 HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN HEAD 8ROW 30” GL MOUNTS NICE ........ $39,000 HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN HEAD 8 ROW 30” JD MOUNT ...................$31,000 HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN HEAD 8 ROW 30” NH/CASE IH MOUNT 08 .. $39,000 HARVESTEC 6312C CUTTER CORN HEAD 12 ROW 30” GL MOUNTS 2013 SKID STEERS MUSTANG 1900R 2014, 2435 HRS, CAB HEAT, REAR WEIGHT ..........................$24,000 MUSTANG 2060, T-BAR, 1996 WITH 6200 HOURS ................................................ $8,500 MUSTANG 2070 SKID LOADER 2001 WITH CAB & HEAT, 2.450 HOURS ...........$15,000 NEW HOLLAND LS170 SKID LOADER, CAB & HEAT, HAND/FOOT, 5000 HRS .. $13,000 TILLAGE/FIELD CULTIVATORS CIH 4800 FIELD CULTIVATOR 24.5’ WITH 3-ROW COIL TINE ............................... $6,800 JOHN DEERE 235 DURACUSHION 22’ DISC W. REMLINGER 3-ROW COIL TINE ... $4,200 GREAT PLAINS 30’ TURBO TILL ROLLING BASKET AND REEL 2010 ................$32,000 KRAUSE SOIL FINISHER TL6200 18’ VERY NICE, 3-BAR COIL & BASKET ........ $25,000 WILRICH 657 11 SHANK CHISEL/RIPPER COMBO 2013, USED 1 SEASON .....$27,800 WILRICH 657 11 SHANK CHISEL/RIPPER COMBO ‘12, 2 BAR COIL & BASKET ..$30,700 HAY & FORAGE, STALK CHOPPERS NEW HOLLAND 1431 13’ DISCBINE 2006 ............................................................$15,000 CHALLENGER PTD12B 12’ DISCBINE 2009 SAME AS 1372MF ..........................$17,500 MF HESSTON 2150 BALER 3X3, TANDEM, APP., SCALE, ROLLER CHUTE 2012 ..$79,500 HESSTON 4755 BALER, BALE CHUTE, GANDY DRY APPLICATOR ...................$22,000 HESSTON 4755 BALER 3X3 SILAGE SPECIAL, ROLL CHUTE, APPLICATOR .... $27,500 HESSTON 4790 BALER 3X4 24,300 BALES ..........................................................$41,000 JOHN DEERE 702 10 WHEEL RAKE ........................................................................ $2,500 TONUTTI 10 WHEEL RAKE ...................................................................................... $2,000
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FOR SALE: New steer feeders, calf and finisher sizes 1T to 8T cap. 920-948-3516 www.steerfeeder.com FOR SALE: Stainless steel gates, pvc gates w/ stainless hardware, triple A fans, stainless steel feeders, drip waters, feed line, all like new in working order. 507-238-1724 Pearson automatic headgate, for Buffalo or cattle, $500/OBO; Also, Pearson 1970's model, $150/OBO. 715868-3698 or 715-415-4675 WANTED TO BUY! USED BULK MILK COOLER ALL SIZES. 920-867-3048 Trucks & Trailers
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IH 600 BLOWER NICE SHAPE ................................................................................. $2,700 KRONE SWADRO 881 RAKE 2-PINT HITCH 540 PTO ..........................................$14,000 AG WAY BF 5000 3PT HITCH BALE FEEDER LIKE NEW ....................................... $8,600 ROW CROP, DRILLS & SPRAYERS DEMCO HP 550 GAL SPRAYER, 13.6-28 TIRES, 45’ HYD. FOLD BOOM, RAVEN . $6,800 HARDI TR 1000 60’ BOOM FLUSH AND RINSE, TRIPLET NOZZLE BODIES ........ $7,500 HARDI NAVIGATOR 4000 2013 90’ BOOM,120” AXLE, ISO ..................................$43,000 HARDI NAVIGATOR 4000 80’ BOOM 120” AXLE, 2009, 1200 GAL, FOAM ...........$29,000 WHITE 8202 12 ROW 30” WING FOLD PLANTER, 2001 WITH 4,900 ACRES ......$35,500 GRAIN CARTS & WAGONS UNVERFERTH 5000 GRAIN CART WITH 24.5-32 TIRES & LIGHTS, GREEN........$12,800 BRENT 772 GRAIN CART WITH TARP, 30.5-32 TIRES & LIGHTS, GREEN ...........$14,600 DEMCO 550 GRAVITY BOX 425X22.5 TIRES ........................................................... $9,700 DEMCO 550 GRAVITY BOX 425X22.5 TIRES ........................................................... $9,700 DEMCO 650 GRAVITY BOX, 445 TIRES, ROLL TARP............................................$10,200 DEMCO 650 GRAVITY BOX, DUAL WHEELS, ROLL TARP ...................................$10,200 DEMCO 750 GRAVITY BOX WITH FENDERS 2012................................................$16,000 H&S 18’ POWER BOX REAR UNLOAD NO ROOF, TANDEM GEAR ........................ $5,500 H&S 18’ 7+4 FRONT AND REAR UNLOAD BOX 4 WHEEL GEAR, NO ROOF ........ $9,900 MANURE SPREADERS MEYER’S 2425 BOX SPREADER, TOP BEATER, 16.5X16.1 TIRES, VERY NICE .$14,500 GRAIN EQUIPMENT GOOD SELECTION OF USED AUGERS ......................................................................CALL MISCELLANIES BUSH HOG SQ84T 7’ ROTARY MOWER OFFSET ................................................... $2,500 1,000 GAL FUEL TANK & TRAILER W/ GAS ENGINE FUEL PUMP......................... $2,800 GROUSER 6-WAY 96” DIRT BLADE WITH SKID STEER MOUNT ........................... $2,900 JD 60” MOWER DECK FOR 4200 JD TRACTOR ..................................................... $1,350 REM 2700 GRAIN VAC 160 HRS 2012 ....................................................................$15,900
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Duncan Trailers..............................30A
Westbrook Ag Power ....................31A
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Excelsior Homes West, Inc. ..........19A
Whitcomb Brothers..........................9A
Fahey & Associates, Inc.................23A COUNTY FAIRS ..............................2F
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GSI Group, Inc.................................5A
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Brown County Fair ........................10F
Jeff Buboltz ....................................24A
Cannon Valley Fair ..........................5F
K & S Millwrights ................12A, 21A
Faribault County Fair ..................11F
Keith Bode ......................................28A
Kandiyohi County Fair ....................2F
Larson Brothers Implement 23A, 27A
Le Sueur County Fair ......................4F
Letchers Farm Supply ..................22A
Meeker County Fair ........................8F
Lodermeiers ....................................30A
Nicollet County Fair ........................5F
Matejcek Implement ......................29A
Nobles County Fair ........................12F
Mayo Clinic Health Systems ........10A
Rice County Fair..............................11f
Midwest Ag Construction..............16A
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MN Dept. of Agruculture ................5A
Steele County Fair ............................3F
MS Diversified ................................27A
Waseca County Fair ......................12F
New Ulm Tractor & Equipment ..27A
Watonwan County Fair ..................9F
TRACTORS
Versatile 500, 963 hrs.................................... $219,900 Versatile 535, 925 hrs.................................... $194,900 Versatile 290, FWA, SS, PS, 335 hrs............... $133,900 B.V. Restyle 2210, FWA, SS, PS, 4383 hrs. ....... $79,900 B.V. 2210II, FWA, SS, PS, 2230 hrs. ................. $75,000 NH T8.360, 940 hrs., Certified Pre-Owned ..... $174,900 NH TG255, 1935 hrs. ..................................... $105,900 NH T7.185, AutoCommand, 581 hrs. ................ $98,500 NH TC33D, w/loader, 2700 hrs. ........................ $12,000 Ford 8N ............................................................. $2,450
COMBINES
Wil-Rich 357, 5-30 .......................................... $11,500 NH ST460 Disc, 28.5’, Nice ............................. $26,500 JD 2700, 7-30 w/Summers harrow ................. $14,900 JD 2700, 9-24 ................................................. $12,900 Wil-Rich 5850 Chisel Plow, 37’ ........................ $29,900 JD 610 Chisel Plow, 17’..................................... $9,500
SKIDLOADERS
NH L225, cab/heat/AC, 895 hrs. ...................... $37,900 NH L220, cab/heat, 465 hrs. ............................ $31,500 NH L220, cab/heat, 1100 hrs. .......................... $29,900 NH LS190B, cab/heat/AC, 620 hrs. .................. $26,500 CIH SV250, cab/heat/AC, 385 hrs..................... $34,500
NH CR8090, 657 hrs.................................... Coming In PLANTING NH CR9070, 851 hrs. ..................................... $204,900 Kinze 3600, 16R30 .......................................... $54,900 NH CR9060, 735 hrs...................................... $184,900 Kinze 3600, 16/31 ........................................... $49,900 NH CR9060, 848 hrs...................................... $169,900 Kinze 3200, 12R30, 2500 acres, Nice .............. $41,900 Kinze 2600, 16/31 ........................................... $19,900 CORN HEADS NH 99C, 12R30................................................ $74,900 JD 7200, 16R30 .............................................. $21,900 NH 99C, 8R30.................................................. $44,900 JD 7000, 16R30 .............................................. $12,900 Harvestec 830 ................................................. $24,900 HAY EQUIPMENT NH 974, 8R30 .................................................... $8,900 NH 7450 mower conditioner ............................ $24,900 JD 643 .............................................................. $5,900 NH BB940A square baler ................................. $39,900 NH BR7060 baler, twine ................................... $14,900 GRAIN HEADS NH 740 CF, 30’ ................................................ $28,500 NH 678 baler, twine ........................................... $8,500 NH 973, 20’ ....................................................... $3,900 NH 616 disc mower ........................................... $5,950 (2) NH 74C, 35’ w/Crary air.............................. $31,900 NH 615 disc mower ........................................... $4,250 NH 74C, 30’ w/Crary air................................... $29,900 NH 3PN corn head ............................................. $8,900 NH 74C, 30’ ..................................................... $17,900 NEW Tonutti 9-wheel rake ................................. $6,950 MacDon FD70, 40’ ........................................... $53,500 Sitrex 9-wheel rake ........................................... $5,700
TILLAGE
Wil-Rich Quad 5, 50’, 4-bar ............................. $16,900 Wil-Rich Quad 5, 46’, 4-bar ............................. $19,900 DMI TM, 25’, 3-bar .......................................... $12,900 Wil-Rich Soilpro 513, 9-24 .............................. $44,900 Wil-Rich 957, 7-30 ............................................ $9,900
MISCELLANEOUS
Frontier 1108 cart............................................ $18,900 Killbros 690 cart ................................................ $9,900 Rem 2500HD vac............................................... $9,900 Mandako 42’ Land Roller, Demo Unit ............... $35,000
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Blackduck, Minn.
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erhaps you’re like us and enjoy visiting Minnesota and Iowa’s small towns. For example, Blackduck is a quiet small town of just under 800 people on U.S. Highway 71 north of Bemidji, Minn. If you drive around town exploring on a summer Saturday you’ll find the perfect small town library in the Blackduck Community library. Feel free to read one of your favorite magazines in a comfortable chair. If you ask, the librarian will tell you about the children’s art on the walls. She’s proud of her kids and her library. “The Blackduck Community Library was officially begun in 1909 by a group of ladies called the Young Ladies of Blackduck or aka The Wild Bees!,” Head Librarian Nance Kunkel said. After the library you can wander over to the Duck In And Eat café for coffee and a piece of pie. It’s a pleasant and friendly family-run place to while
away a half hour or so. A block away is the Blackduck Area History and Art Center. It’s open Thursday and Friday afternoons and Saturday’s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It houses a museum with local history where you will learn that the town’s namesake is probably a cormorant and not a duck. The TIN PAN gALLErY art gallery is in the same building as the museum. The gallery displays work by local quilters, painters, photographers, and wood carvers. If the building is closed when you’re there look in the window. It’s a remarkable resource for a small town. Blackduck is a hot bed for the wood carving arts. You’ll learn that when you visit the pretty park along the highway. The park is called simply Way Side Park. It’s a great place to relax and stretch your legs if you’ve been driving a long time. If you wander around the park a little bit you’ll probably come across the handsome plaque dedicated to Jim
Schram. The quality of the plaque speaks to the high esteem residents hold Mr. Schram. It was he that taught many people in the area how to carve. Even though he only lived in Backduck for eleven years he taught community education classes in town as well as in nearby Bemidji. His generosity earned him the title of “Father of Blackduck Woodcarving”. Mr. Schram was one of the founders of the annual Blackduck Wood Carvers Festival which is held in Way Side Park on the last Saturday of July. We missed it but this unique festival apparently triples the town’s population and attracts wood carving artists from far and near to display and sell their art. How do these small towns throw such wonderful parties? Blackduck, like so many small towns, is an amazing place. ❖
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2016 Minnesota county fair schedule The following county fair information is courtesy of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs website — www.mfcf.com — and is subject to change. Where available, information includes a fair’s dates, fairgrounds location, phone number, website and carnival provider. Listings for Iowa’s county fairs are provided by the Association of Iowa Fairs — www.iowafairs.com — and can be found beginning on page 8F. Turn to page 7F to map your summer fun in The Land’s coverage area.
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Aitkin County Fair July 6-9 632 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin 218-927-2465 www.aitkincountyfair.org Crescent City Amusements
Summer screams county fairs County fairs are an American summer tradition! Take a spin on a ferris wheel, walk through the barns, have lunch at the 4-H food stand, get rowdy at a demo derby. No matter where you live in Minnesota or Iowa, you’re never too far from a county fair. The Land’s 16th annual Fair-Goer’s Guide is your gateway to good times and summer fun. So keep this section to plan your summer. The Fair-Goer’s Guide is also available at www.TheLandOnline.com under the “Special Sections” tab on the homepage. Anoka County Fair July 26-31 3200 St Francis Blvd, Anoka 763-427-4070 www.anokacountyfair.com Gopher State Expositions Becker County Fair July 28-31 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes 218-847-5587
www.beckercountyfair.tripod.com Amusement Attractions Beltrami County Fair August 10-14 7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bemidji 218-751-4106 www.beltramicountyfair.org Gopher State Expositions Benton County Fair August 2-7 1410 3rd Ave S, Sauk Rapids 320-253-5649 www.bentonfairmn.com Gopher State Expositions
Brown County Free Fair August 10-14 1201 N State St, New Ulm 507-354-2223 www.browncountyfreefair.com Amusement Attractions Cannon Valley Fair July 1-4, 2016 800 N Ninth St, Cannon Falls 507-263-3548 www.cannonvalleyfair.org Carlton County Fair August 18-21 3839 Cty Rd 138, Barnum 218-389-6737 www.carltoncountyfair.com Stipe's Shows Carver County Fair August 10-14 501 West Third St, Waconia 952-442-2333 www.carvercountyfair.com Gold Star Amusements Cass County Fair-Pillager July 7-10 207 E Second St S, Pillager 218-746-3348 www.pillagerfair.com
Big Stone County Fair July 14-17 220 Fair St, Clinton 320-325-FAIR www.bscfair.org Cody Rides Blue Earth County Fair July 28-30 340 Fairgrounds St, Garden City www.blueearthcountyfair.org secretary.becfa@gmail.com
Cass County Fair-Pine River June 23- 26 5744 County Rd 1, Pine River 218-839-9480 www.thecasscountyfairmn.org Magel Carnival Midways
Wednesday, Aug. 10th:
Saturday, Aug. 13th:
– KRA Speedway Auto Racing – Bullriding – Prairie Winds Summer Band – Red Letter Band – Danny, Jason, & Alina
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- KIDS DAY!!! -
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Thursday, Aug. 11th: – Demolition Derby – Top Notchman – Kingery Family – Talent Contest – FREE Sweet Corn Feed
- SENIOR CITIZENS DAY -
Friday, Aug. 12th: – Semi, Pickup & Tractor Pull – Custom Made – Johnny Holm Band
NTPA Tractor Pull Ranch Sorting Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Concord Singers Shaw Brothers The Original Shaw Band
DAILY EVENTS: WILLMAR, MN
• Chainsaw Carver • L.A. Pig Races • Haunted House • Cash Drawings • Beer Garden
August 10-13 • MCM Carnival Midway 2016 Visit our website at: Kandiyohi County Fair www.kandifair.com
2016 Minnesota county fair schedule Isanti County Fair July 20-24 3101 Hwy 95 NE, Cambridge 763-689-8487 www.isanticountyfair.com Amusement Attractions
Chisago County Fair July 21-24 905 W Fourth St, Rush City 320-358-0296 www.chisagocountyfair.org Magel Carnival Midways
Faribault County Fair July 19-23 235 Midway Rd, Blue Earth 507-520-6552 www.fairbaultcountyfair.com Midwest Rides
Itasca County Fair August 17-21 1336 NE Third Ave, Grand Rapids 218-326-6470 www.itascacountyfair.org Gopher State Amusements
Clay County Fair July 14-17 102-124 6th St SE, Barnesville 218-354-2675 www.mnclaycountyfair.com Mighty Thomas Carnival
Fillmore County Fair July 18-24 Preston 507-272-2261 www.fillmorecountyfair.com
Jackson County Fair July 26-30 78748 550th Ave, Jackson 507-841-0709 www.jacksoncountyfairmn.com
Freeborn County Fair August 2-7 1031 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea 507-373-6965 www.freeborncountyfair.com Gold Star
Kanabec County Fair July 27-31 South Union Street, Mora 320-679-3371
Clearwater County Fair August 3-7 800 North Main, Bagley 218-694-2780 Family of Fun Shows Cook County Fair Cancelled until further notice ccfair.weebly.com Cottonwood County Fair August 17-20 1300 8th Ave, Windom 507-831-6122 McDermott Carnival Crow Wing County Fair August 4-8 2000 13th St SE, Brainerd 218-829-6680 www.cwcfair@brainerd.com Dakota County Fair August 8-14 4008 220th St, Farmington 651-463-8818 www.dakotacountyfair.org Midwest Rides
Grant County Fair July 21-24 605 Vienna Ave, Herman 320-677-2284 www.grantcountyfairmn.com Cody Rides
Kandiyohi County Fair August 10-13 907 Seventh St NW, Willmar 320-235-0886 www.kandifair.com Magel Carnival Midways Kittson County Fair July 6-10 127 Free Gate, Hallock (218) 843-3411 www.kittsoncountyfair.org Crescent City Amusements Koochiching County Fair August 12-14 Koochiching County Fairgrounds, Northome 218-897-5205 www.koochichingcountyfair.org Rentertainment
Hennepin County Fair June 16-19 7205 County Road 101, Corcoran 763-420-4546 www.hennepincountyfair.com Gopher State Expositions Houston County Fair August 17-21 203 History Lane, Caledonia 507-725-3397 www.houstoncountyfair.com Midwest Rides Hubbard County Fair July 13-17 201 Fair Ave, Park Rapids 218-237-3247 www.hubbardcountyfair.com Crescent City Amusements
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Dodge County Fair July 13-17 62922 Hwy 57 N, Kasson 507-634-7736 www.dodgecountyfreefair.com Midwest Rides
Goodhue County Fair August 9-14 44279 County 6 Blvd, Zumbrota 507-732-5001 www.goodhuecountyfair.com Merriams Midway
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Chippewa County Fair July 27-31 584 First St, Montevideo 320-793-6727 www.chippewacofair.com Merriams Midway
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Lac Qui Parle September 8-11 705 Fair St, Madison 320-598-3989 www.lqpfair.org McDermott Family Shows Lake County Fair August 18-21 1381 Fairground Rd, Two Harbors 218-269-4159 www.thelakecountyfair.com Todd Armstrong Shows
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Lake of the Woods County Fair July 13-16 Fifth St SW and Third St, Baudette 218-634-1437 www.lotwfair.com LeSueur County Fair August 18-21 320 Plut Ave, Le Centre 507-357-6500 www.lesueurcountyfair.org Cody Rides Lincoln County Fair July 30-Aug 2 200 W Strong St, Tyler 507-247-5454 Midwest Rides Lyon County Fair August 10-14 2336 250th St, Marshall 507-320-2175 www.lyoncountyfair.com Merriams Midway
Thursday, Aug. 18: • Free Sweet Corn Feed - 5:00 pm • Amateur Talent Contest - 7:00 pm - Free
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Micro Tractor Pull (NMTPA) - 10:30 am Cody Rides Open - 1:00 pm Kids Pedal Pull - 2:00 pm Le Sueur Cty. Tractor & Truck Pull (Grandstand) - 6:00 p.m. • Free Entertainment: Charlie Sticha Band
Sunday, Aug. 21: • Cody Rides Open - 12:00 Noon • Ranch Rodeo (Arena) - 1:00 pm - Free • Outstanding Senior Citizen’s Award and Century Farm Award (Pavilion) - 1:00 pm
Carnival provided by Cody Rides
Mahnomen County Fair July 14-16 Minnesota 200 and Hwy 59, Mahnomen 218-261-0685 www.mahnomencountyfair.com Todd Armstrong Shows Marshall County Fair July 20-24 520 N Eighth St, Warren 218-745-4445 www.marshallcountyfair.org Todd Armstrong Shows Martin County Fair August 15-21 1300 North Bixby Road, Fairmont 507-235-9576 www.theotherbigfair.com Family Fun Shows McLeod County Fair August 17-21 840 Century Ave SW, Hutchinson 320-587-2499 www.mcleodcountyfair.com Amusement Attractions Meeker County Fair August 4-7 1230 N Armstrong Ave, Litchfield 320-593-3247 www.meekerfair.com Mille Lacs County Fair August 11-14 1400 3rd St N, Princeton 763-389-3138 www.millelacscountyfair.com Stipe's Carnival
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AUGUST 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st LeCenter MN
www.lesueurcountyfair.org GRANDSTAND EVENTS: Friday: Demolition Derby - 7:00 pm Saturday: LeSueur County Tractor & Truck Pull - 6:00 pm ~~ NEW TO THE FAIR ~~ • Open Class Goat Show • Bake & Take Contest • 1st Annual Smoker * Check website for details *
Morrison County Fair August 11-14 15575 Hawthorn Rd, Little Falls 320-632-1040 www.morrisonfair.com Crescent City Amusements
Otter Tail County Fair-East July 21-24 445 4th Ave SE, Perham 218-346-2750 www.eotcountyfair.org Family Fun Shows
Morrison County Fair July 17-19 PO Box 218, Motley 218-851-0883 Northern Minnesota Amusements
Otter Tail County Fair-West July 20-23 1812 Pebble Lake Rd, Fergus Falls 218-736-0272 www.wotcountyfair.com Mighty Thomas Midway
Mower County Free Fair August 9-14 700 12th St SW, Austin 507-433-1868 www.mowercountyfair.com Gold Star Amusements Murray County Fair August 17-20 3032 Linden, Slayton 507-836-6303 www.murraycountyfair.com Nicollet County Fair August 10-14 400 W Union St, St Peter 507-934-2684 www.nicolletcountyfair.com Cody Rides Nobles County Fair August 10-14 1602 Stower Drive, Worthington 507-376-5143 www.noblescountyfair.com McDermott Shows Norman County Fair June 22-25 601 W Thorpe Ave, Ada 218-784-4984 www.normancountyfair.com Mighty Thomas Midway Northern Minnesota District Fair July 7-10 901 Main St, Littlefork 218-278-4405 www.facebook.com/northernmndistrictfair Merriams Midway Olmsted County Fair July 25-31 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester 507-367-2455 www.olmstedcountyfair.com Gold Star Amusements
Pennington County Fair July 13-17 524 N Barzen, Thief River Falls 218-416-2550 www.penningtoncountyfair.com Todd Armstrong Shows Pine County Fair August 3-7 707 First Ave NW, Pine City 320-629-3408 www.pinecountyfair.com MCM Shows Pipestone County Fair August 3-6 Hwy 75 and Hwy 30, Pipestone 507-825-5979 www.pipestonecountyfair.sites.pipestonepublishing.com Midwest Rides Polk County Fair July 6-10 34643 E Trinity Pt Rd, Fertile 218-779-7858 www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com Todd Armstrong Shows Pope County Fair July 20-24 230 Minnesota Ave W, Glenwood 320-491-5663 www.popecountyfair.org Ramsey County Fair July 13-17 2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood 651-777-6514 www.ramseycountyfair.com Gold Star Amusements Red Lake County Fair June 24-26 Oklee 218-268-4747
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Renville County Fair August 10-12 County Rd 5, Bird Island 320-365-3242 www.renvillecountyfair.com Crescent City Amusements Rice County Fair July 19-24 1814 NW Second Ave, Faribault 507-332-2470 www.ricecountyfair.net Gold Star Amusements
Roseau County Fair July 17-22 500 Fourth Ave NW, Roseau 218-689-6634 www.roseaucountyfair.com Crescent City Amusements Scott County Fair July 27-31 7151 190th St W, Jordan 952-492-2436 www.scottcountyfair.com J & K Amusements
Sibley County Fair August 3-7 801 West Chandler St, Arlington 507-964-5698 www.sibleycountyfair.com South St Louis County Fair (Proctor) July 6-10 800 N Boundary Ave, Duluth 218-628-2401 www.proctorduluthfair.com Midwest Carnival St Louis County Fair August 10-14 1100 E 25th St, Chisholm 218-263-4256 www.stlofair.org Todd Armstrong Shows
Steele County Free Fair August 16-21 1525 South Cedar St, Owatonna 507-451-5305 www.scff.org Gold Star Amusements
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Swift County Fair August 17-21 411 Meadow Lane, Appleton 320-815-6138 www.swiftcountyfair.org Midwest Rides Todd County Fair July 14-17 Ninth St NE, Long Prairie 320-732-2739 www.toddcountyfair.com
Traverse County Fair August 25-28 407 Seventh St S, Wheaton 320-808-6323 www.co.traverse.mn.us/community/traverse-county-fair/ Midwest Rides Wabasha County Fair July 13-16 99 Coolee Way Road, Wabasha 507-251-7149 www.wabashacountyfair.org Wadena County Fair June 22-25 400 Ash Ave NW, Wadena 218-631-7630 www.wadenacountyfair.com Midwest Rides
Thursday–6:30 pm • Truck & Tractor Pull Friday–7:00 pm • Demolition Derby Saturday–6:30 pm • Demolition Derby Sunday–12:00 pm • Auto Races Music, Food and Fun for All Ages!! Go to the Website and Facebook for details!!
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See Complete Schedule of Activities at: www.cannonvalleyfair.org
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GRANDSTAND EVENTS: Wed., August 10 Sun., August 14, 2016 Wednesday–1:00 pm • Harness Races Website: www.nicolletcountyfair.com Email: nicolletcountyfair@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook to get all the updates!
SW St Louis County Fair August 26-28 PO Box 604, Floodwood E-mail sslcfa@yahoo.com
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Stearns County Fair July 27-31 1105 Ash St S, Sauk Centre 320-352-2482 www.stearnscountyfair.com Crescent City Amusements
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Stevens County Fair August 10-14 177 S County Rd 22, Morris 320-589-1062 www.scfair.net Family Fun Shows
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Rock County Fair July 27-30 S Freeman Ave, Luverne 507-449-FAIR www.rockcountyfair.com Midwest Rides
Sherburne County Fair July 14-17 13372 Business Center Drive, Elk River 763-441-3610 www.sherburnecountyfair.org Gopher State Amusements
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Redwood County Fair July 13-17 201 N Dekalb St, Redwood Falls 507-627-2801 www.redwoodcountyfair.com Merriams Midway
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2016 Minnesota county fair schedule Waseca County Fair July 13-17 409 Eighth Ave NE, Waseca 507-835-8958 www.wasecacountyfair.org Amusement Attractions Washington County Fair August 3-7 12300 40th St N, Lake Elmo 651-433-0103 www.washingtoncountyfair.org
Gold Star Amusements Watonwan County Fair July 14-17 53 S 11th St, St James 507-375-5515 www.watonwancountyfair.com J & K Concessions and Rides Wilkin County Fair August 18-21 101 Nebraska Ave, Breckenridge
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Minnesota State Fair 2016 Be part of the Great Minnesota GetTogether at the Minnesota State Fair. The 2016 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 25 to Sept. 5 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 North Snelling Ave., St. Paul. Nearly 500 foods are available from 300 food concessions with more than 70 foods on-a-stick that include deepfried candy bars, hot dish, spaghetti and meatballs, key lime pie, walleye and pork chops. The Mighty Midway features more than 30 carnival rides and 50 games while the Kidway offers 30-plus carnival rides for pint-sized fair visitors. The CHS Miracle of Birth Center is the birthplace of nearly 200 calves, lambs and piglets during the fair’s 12-day run. Little Farm Hands is a hands-on agricultural education exhibit where children experience the agricultural process, beginning at the farm and ending at the market. Princess Kay of the Milky Way and her court have their likenesses carved into 90-pound blocks of butter in the Dairy Building each day of the fair. More than 8,000 livestock competitors showcasing more than 20,000 animals vie for ribbons and cash prizes totaling upwards of $1.4 million. More than 8,000 items are displayed in the creative activities department’s annual exhibition of Minnesota’s finest needlework, handcrafts, baking and canning. Honey, flowers, giant vegetables, crop art, farm crops, Christmas trees, craft beer and fruit are showcased in the Agriculture Horticulture Building. Grandstand events Minnesota State Fair offers some of the biggest touring acts of the summer. Tickets are on sale now unless noted.
Don Henley Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., $65, $50 Charlie Wilson with Fantasia Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., $55, $40 Dixie Chicks with Vintage Trouble and Smooth Hound Smith Aug. 27, 7 p.m., No tickets are available at this time. Happy Together Tour 2016 Aug. 29, 8 p.m., $21 G-Eazy with special guest Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., $41, $33 Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas, Future Now: The Tour with special guest Mike Posner Aug. 31, 7 p.m., $56, $40 The Minnesota Show with Garrison Keillor Sept. 2, 7:45 p.m., $35, $27 The Current's Music On-A-Stick featuring Weezer Sept. 3, 7 p.m., $45, $35 Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., FREE Bonnie Raitt with special guest The Richard Thompson Trio Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., $46, $36 The final Grandstand act will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for Grandstand events may be purchased online, by telephone, in person or by mail order when they go on sale. Call (800) 514-3849 for tickets. To purchase online, visit www.mnstatefair.org to link to a site to buy tickets. In person, the ticket office is located at 1312 Cosgrove St., St. Paul, in the Admin Too Building just off Snelling Avenue. This article was submitted by the Minnesota State Fair. ❖
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701-640-6644 www.wilkincountyfair.org Merriams Midway Winona County Fair July 6-10 506 West Sixth St, St Charles 507-932-3074 www.winonacountyfair.com Gopher State Amusements
Wright County Fair July 27-31 1010 First St, Howard Lake 320-543-2111 www.wrightcountyfair.org Todd Armstrong Shows Yellow Medicine County Fair July 21-23 Fairgrounds Road, Canby 507-223-5852 www.ymcfair.org
Iowa State Fair 2016 Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. The Iowa State Fair, located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, is Aug. 11-21. The fair is open from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Most fair buildings are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. No entry or reentry after 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Blue Ribbon Kids, the Fair's special club for ages 10 and under, allows children to experience the fair from a unique perspective. Blue Ribbon Kids members will get a rare glimpse at the heart of the Iowa State Fair and become part of the action during special kids' club activities. Blue Ribbon Kids' Club members not only get a hands-on Fair experience but will receive a birthday card and a quarterly newsletter after signing up. Each weekday during the Fair, kids' club members will have the opportunity to participate in seven free funfilled activities. All events start at 10 a.m. at the Kids' Club Tent in the Kids' Zone located just north of Little Hands on the Farm and will last 30-60 minutes. Children can sign up at any Kids' Club event or download the Blue Ribbon Kids membership form, fill it out and bring it to the event. Located in Kids Zone, Little Hands on the Farm teaches children ages 2 to 10 become farmers at this free, handson exhibit. Iowa State Fair Grandstand Newsboys with Francesca Battistelli: Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $30, $35, $45 Meghan Trainor with Hailee Steinfeld and Common Kings: Aug. 12, 8 p.m., $45, $50, $60 Brett Eldredge with special guest: Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $32, $37, $47
For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org Jason Derulo with special guest: Aug. 14, 8 p.m., $35, $40, $47 Dierks Bentley with Tucker Beathard: Aug. 15, 8 p.m., $57 Rock Hall Three for All: Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick : Aug. 16, 8 p.m., $32, $42, $52 Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull: Aug. 17, 2 p.m., $25 Adults, $10 children ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under An Evening with Jeff Dunham: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $32, $42, $52 KISS with special guest: Aug. 19, 8 p.m., $50, $60, $85 Steven Tyler and The Loving Mary Band: Aug. 20, 8 p.m., $45, $55, $65 Lady Antebellum with Kelsea Ballerini: Aug. 21, 8 p.m., $40, $55, $65 Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-7453000. All concert events are reserved seating; the tractor pull is general admission. Convenience charges will apply. Beginning July 5, the Fair's Ticket Office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday for walk-up orders only (assuming tickets remain; no mail, phone or fax orders). Grandstand tickets do not include Fair admission. Gate admission must be purchased separately. Print-athome discounted admission tickets are on sale at www.iowastatefair.org. This article was submitted by Iowa State Fair. ❖
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Adair County Fair July 20-24 900 N.E. Elm, Greenfield 641-743-2856 www.adaircountyfair.org
Appanoose County Fair July 18-23 West Franklin Street, Centerville 641-856-2646 www.appanoosecountyfair.com
Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA Fair July 26-30 250 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo 319-234-7515
Calhoun County Expo July 6-10 4th & High Streets, Rockwell City www.calhouncountyexpo.com Amusements Associates
Adams County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair July 8-13 1200 John Street, Corning 641-322-4817 www.myadamscountyfair.net
Audubon County Fair July 13-17 400 North Division St W, Audubon 712-563-3126
Boone County Fair July 21-24 1601 Industrial Park Road, Boone 515-432-5899 www.boonecountyfairia.com Amusement Associates
Carroll County Fair July 6-10 214 Eighth Ave, Coon Rapids 712-999-7447 www.iowaccfair.com
Allamakee – Big Four Fair June 17-19 327 North Maple Street, Postville 563-864-7486
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Benton County Fair July 13-17 South Second Ave, Vinton 319-472-3517 Black Hawk – National Cattle Congress September 15-18 250 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo 319-234-7515 www.nationalcattlecongress.com Gopher State Expositions
Bremer County Fair July 24-30 515 Fifth Ave SW, Waverly 319-240-3420 www.bremercountyfair.com Superior Equipment
Cass County Fair July 21-26 805 W 10th St, Atlantic 712-243-1132 www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/inf o/Fair Blues Amusements
Buchanan County Fair July 6-9 204 12th St NE, Independence 319-334-6656 www.buchanancountyfair.org Sam's Amusements
Cedar County Fair July 13-17 1195 220th St, Tipton 563-886-6170 www.thecedarcountyfair.com Amusements Associates
Buena Vista County Fair July 20-24 5800 55th Avenue (Hwy 7), Alta 712-200-2561 www.bvcountyfair.com
Cerro Gordo – North Iowa Fair July 20-24 3700 Fourth St SW, Mason City 641-423-3811 www.northiowaeventscenter.com
Butler County Fair June 21-26 108 South Main, Allison 319-267-2775 www.butlercountyfair.com Smith Amusements
Cherokee – Marcus Community Fair August 4-7 301 South Maple, Marcus 712-376-2316 www.marcuscommunityfair.com Smith's Amusements
2016 Iowa county fair schedule Chickasaw – Big Four Fair September 1-5 Hwy 346 E, Nashua 641-435-4849 www.big4fair.net Amusement Associates Clarke County 4-H Fair July 19-24 2070 Hwy 34 W, Osceola 641-342-2927 www.clarkecountyfairgrounds.org Clay County Fair September 10-18 1401 Fourth Ave W, Spencer 712-262-4740 www.claycountyfair.com Goldstar Amusements
Clinton County Fair July 6-10 328 E Eighth St, DeWitt 563-659-1624 www.clintoncountyiowafair.com Evan’s United Shows Crawford County Fair July 20-25 800 Hwy 59 N, Denison 712-263-5306 www.crawfordcountyiafair.com Dallas County 4-H Fair July 6-10 28057 Fairgrounds Rd, Adel 515-993-3728 www.dallascountyfair.com Next Generation Shows
Decatur County 4-H & FFA Fair July 20-25
Des Moines County Fair July 26-August 2 1500 W Agency Rd, West Burlington 319-758-7789 www.desmoinescountyfair.com Dickinson County Fair July 16-21 1602 15th St, Spirit Lake 712-336-0479 www.dickinsoncountyfairgrounds.c om Dubuque County Fair July 26-31 14569 Old Hwy Rd, Dubuque 563-588-1406 www.dbqfair.com North American Shows Emmet County Agricultural Show July 28-31 1600 Third Ave S, Estherville 712-362-7163 www.theemmetcountyfair.com Fayette County Fair July 26-30 504 S Vine, West Union 563-422-5202 www.fayettecofair.com Merriams Midway Floyd County Fair July 20-24 2516 Seven Mile Rd, Charles City 641-228-1300 www.floydcountyfair.org Franklin County Fair July 13-17 1008 Central Ave W, Hampton 641-456-2049 www.franklincountyfair.com Sam’s Amusements Fremont County Fair July 19-25, 2016 1004 Legion Park Road, Sidney 712-374-2715
Grundy County Fair July 19-24 South Fourth Street, Grundy Center 319-824-2311 www.grundycountyfair.com Guthrie County Fair September 1-5 Hwy 44 W, Guthrie Center 641-332-2230 www.guthriecountyfair.com Blue’s Amusements Hamilton County Fair July 18-24 1200 Bluff St, Webster City 515-832-1443 www.hamcoexpo.com Smith’s Amusements Hancock County Fair July 26-August 1 2210 Jewel Avenue, Britt 641-843-3820 www.hancockcountyfair.com Merriam's Midway Hardin County Fair July 6-10 301 11th Ave, Eldora 641-858-3901 www.sites.google.com/site/hardinc ofair Entertainment Group
Harrison County Fair July 26-31 Missouri Valley City Park, Missouri Valley 712-642-3866 www.harrisoncofair.com Blues Amusements Henry County Fair July 12-18 South Locust/South Walnut, Mount Pleasant www.henrycofair.com Howard – Mighty Howard County Fair June 22-26 West Seventh Street, Cresco 563-547-3400 www.mhcfair.com Evans United Shows Humboldt County Fair July 26-31 311 Sixth Ave. N, Humboldt 515-332-5154 www.humboldtcountyfair.com Next Generation Shows Ida County Fair July 19-25 2332 Hwy 59, Ida Grove 712-364-2500 Iowa County Fair July 13-17 800 E Marion St, Marengo 319-642-5406 www.theiowacountyfair.org
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Thursday, July 14th 1:30pm – Day Care Tours 5:00pm – Open Class Boer Goat Show 6:00pm – Extreme Cowboy Race Friday, July 15th 7am – Free Tractorcade & Breakfast 507-327-3639 5pm – John Spitzner Memorial Truck & Tractor Pull 6pm – Ranch Rodeo Saturday, July 16th 9am – 4H/FFA Livestock Auction 11am – Kids Games (Horse Arena) 5pm – Enduro Race 6pm – Horse Pull 10:15 – Fireworks
Sunday, July 17th Senior Recognition Day – Free Admission 12:30pm – Sugar Loom 1:00pm – Senior Recognition Farm Family & Century Farm Bean Bag Tournament – 11am sign in, play - noon Kids Pedal Pull – 1:30pm registration Kids Medallion in Paper Hunt – 4pm Entertainment Juke Box playing in Beer Garden “Fat City All Stars� – Friday, 8:30pm “Chemical Free – Teen Dance� – Saturday, 8pm “Gold Stars� – Saturday, 8:30pm “Sugar Loom� – Sunday, 12:30pm Bingo under the big tent – everyday Softball Tournaments – Saturday & Sunday
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Davis County Fair July 12-17 20471 Old Hwy 2, Bloomfield 641-664-3712 www.daviscountyfair.org Kenny's Funland
Delaware County Fair July 11-17 East Acres Street, Manchester 563-927-6449 www.delawarecofair.com Jones & Company Shows
Greene County Fair July 12-18 601 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson 515-386-4317 www.greenecountyiowafair.com
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Clayton County Fair August 3-7 26143 Ivory Rd, National 563-964-2671 www.claytoncountyfair.com All Around Attractions
1700 NW Church St, Leon 641-446-4648
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Cherokee County Fair July 21-24 200 Linden Street, Cherokee 712-225-5843 www.cherokeecountyfair.org
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Jackson County Fair July 27-31 1212 E Quarry St, Maquoketa 563-652-4282 www.jacksoncountyiowafair.com Evans United Shows Jasper County Fair July 15-21 359 N Walnut, Colfax 641-674-3294 www.jaspercofair.com
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Jefferson – Greater Jefferson County Fair June 22-27 2606 W Burlington, Fairfield 641-472-4959 www.jeffersoncofair.com All Around Attractions Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair July 25-28 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE, Iowa City 319-337-5865 www.JohnsonCoFair.com Jones & Company Shows Jones – Great Jones County Fair & Food Fest July 20-24 700 N Maple, Monticello 319-465-3275 www.greatjonescountyfair.com Evan’s United Shows
“Where Farm and Family Meet”
Jones – Wyoming Fair July 8-10 409 E Green St, Wyoming 563-488-3497 www.wyomingiowafair.com
Keokuk County Expo July 12-16 400 220th Ave, Sigourney 641-622-2647 www.expokeokukco.com Keokuk County Fair July 8-10 201 Fairground Rd, What Cheer 641-634-2201 www.keokukcountyfair.com D & B Shows Kossuth County Fair August 2-6 700 Fair St, Algona 515-395-FAIR www.kossuthcountyfair.com Next Generation Shows Lee County Fair July 6-11 1100 N Main St, Donnellson 319-835-5523 www.leecountyfairiowa.com Kenny's Funland Linn County Fair June 22-27 201 Central City Rd, Central City 319-929-FAIR www.thelinncountyfair.com Louisa County Fair July 24-30 101 Fairground Rd, Columbus Junction 319-728-2527 www.louisacountyfair.com All Around Attractions
Tunnel 2 Towers 9/11 Exhibit Racing Pigs from Leader, MN Entertainment * Farm Animals * Tractors Grandstand * Midway * Exhibits * Fair Food 1410 3rd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.BentonfairMN.com
Lucas County Fair July 23-28 48293 Hy-Vee Road, Chariton 641-774-2016 Lyon County Fair July 17-21 400 S Tama, Rock Rapids 712-472-2064 www.lyoncountyfair.org Madison County Livestock Show & Fair July 14-18 1146 W Summit St, Winterset 515-462-1295 www.madisoncountyfair.net Next Generation Shows Mahaska – Southern Iowa Fair July 18-23 615 North I St, Oskaloosa 641-673-7004 www.southerniowafair.com Jones & Company Marion County Fair July 15-21 1000 N Lincoln, Knoxville 641-842-5431 www.knoxvilleraceway.com JKL Rides Marshall – Central Iowa Fair July 5-9 1308 E Olive St, Marshalltown 641-753-3671 www.centraliowafairgrounds.net Mills County Fair July 8-12 South Main Street, Malvern
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712-624-8616 Mitchell County Fair August 3-7 1002 Chestnut St, Osage 641-832-2087 www.mitchellcountyfair.org Smith's Amusements Monona County Fair July 12-17 12th and Gaukel streets, Onawa 712-423-2014 www.mononacountyfair.com Amusements Associates Monroe County 4-H & FFA Fair July 28-August 1 Hwy 5 North, Albia 641-932-7096 J & K Rides Montgomery County Fair July 12-17 1809 Fourth St, Red Oak 712-623-5207 www.montgomerycountyiafair.com Blue's Amusements Muscatine County Fair July 20-24 101 N Clay St, West Liberty 319-627-2414 www.muscatinecountyfair.com Sam's Amusements O'Brien County Fair July 23-28 4536 Starling Ave, Primghar 712-957-FAIR www.obriencountyfairiowa.com
FREE ENTERTAINMENT throughout the fair!
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Demo Derby - Wednesday, Aug. 10 — 7 p.m. 7eventh Time Down - “Free Concert” - Thursday, Aug. 11 — 7 p.m. Minn-E Rods & Truck/Tractor Pull - Friday, Aug. 12 — 7 p.m. Sandra Lee and the Velvets - Saturday, Aug. 13 — 1-5 p.m. Demo Derby (presented by NAPA) - Saturday, Aug. 13 — 6 p.m. Dock Dogs - Friday-Sunday Check our website for complete schedule - www.browncountyfreefair.com
2016 Iowa county fair schedule Pocahontas County 4-H & FFA Fair July 14-18 310 NE First St, Pocahontas 712-335-4176
Page County Fair July 26-31 Sixth and Grant streets, Clarinda 712-542-3873 4-H Carnival Palo Alto County Fair July 21-24 2101 Madison, Emmetsburg 712-490-6611 www.paloaltocountyfair.com
Polk County 4-H & FFA Fair July 20-25 East 30th and University, Des Moines 515-262-3111 www.polkcountyfairiowa.com Pottawattamie - Westfair July 26-August 1, 2016 22984 Hwy 6, Council Bluffs 712-322-3400 www.westfairevents.com Merriam's Midways
Plymouth County Fair July 27-31 500 Fourth Ave NE, Le Mars 712-546-4525 www.plymouthcountyfair.org McDermott Family Shows
Pottawattamie County Fair July 20-25 301 West Lincoln, Avoca
A GIANT Gathering Under the Oaks!
Poweshiek County 4-H & FFA Fair July 19-25 425 East St, Grinnell 641-236-7959 www.poweshiekcountyfair.org Ringgold County Fair July 6-10 2214 US Hwy 169, Mount Ayr www.ringgoldcountyfair.com Sac County Fair July 27-30 204 Park Ave, Sac City 712-662-7188 www.saccountyfair.com Sky High Scott – Mississippi Valley Fair August 2-7
2815 W Locust St, Davenport 563-326-5338 www.mvfair.com Evans United Shows Shelby County Fair July 10-18 314 Fourth St, Harlan 712-755-3335 www.shelbycountyiowafair.org American Carnival Entertainment Sioux County Youth Fair July 9-14 1232 Seventh St NE, Sioux Center 712-722-4411 www.siouxcountyfair.org Story County Youth Fair July 23-27 220 H Ave, Nevada www.storycountyfair.com
We’ll See You At The 2016 Rice County Fair! ~ July 19th - 24th, 2016 ~
Blue Earth, MN – July 19-23, 2016 www.faribaultcountyfair.com
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Osceola County Fair July 13-16 209 West 9th Street, Sibley 712-754-3407
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TUESDAY, JULY 19 7:00 pm • United Pullers of MN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 8:00 pm • Rubber Soul: Beatle's Tribute
THURSDAY, JULY 21 7:00 pm • Switch Road Band
FRIDAY, JULY 22 8:00 pm • Church of Cash
SATURDAY, JULY 23 FREE ENTERTAINMENT TENT Great Entertainment Each Day
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Crazy Contests
KIDS PEDAL PULL • DAILY CONTESTS • Kids Coin Hunt Seed Spitting Contest Veggie Races Chocolate Recipe Contest Salsa Contest Minnow Races Cribbage Tournament
VETERANS PROGRAM 31st ANNUAL
FJORD HORSE SHOW LLAMA SHOW ALFY'S ROBOTIC PUPPETS FRANNY FARMER
BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT: www.faribaultcountyfair.com
– Grandstand Events – Wednesday, July 20th 6:30 pm - Battle Of The Bands $5 Cover Charge • 13 & Under Free
Thursday, July 21st 6:00 pm - Enduro Auto Races Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free
Friday, July 22nd 7:00 pm - Professional Bull Riding
Daily Parking: $5 Full-Fair Parking: $20
– Free Entertainment on the Midway Stage – Tuesday, July 19th 7:00 pm – Rice County Fair Queen Coronation
Wednesday, July 20th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm – Jimin’ Ivan & the Kings of Swing
Thursday, July 21st
Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free Family Pack: 2 Adults & 4 Children: $40
6:00-10:00 pm – Whitesidewalls
Saturday, July 23rd
7:00 pm-9 pm – Brad Boice Elvis Impersonator
6:30 pm - NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull
Friday, July 22nd
Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free
Saturday, July 23rd
Sunday, July 24th
7:00 pm – Sherwin Linton
4:00 pm - Kids’ Power Wheels 4:30 pm - Demolition Derby
4:00 pm – 4-H Parade of Champions
Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free
For More Information go to our website: ricecountyfair.net
Sunday, July 24th Ticket Office opens 1.5 hrs. prior to event. Gates open 1 hr. prior to event. ~ Drawings Held Every Night! ~
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7:30 pm • 51st Annual Demolition Derby
Attractions from Freddie Prez
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Tama County Fair July 19-24 1217 175th, Gladbrook 641-473-3225 Taylor County Fair July 14-17 2715 Linwood Ave, Bedford 712-523-2326 www.taylorcountyfair.net Union County Fair July 23-28 901 E Filmore, Afton 641-347-5272 www.ucfair.com
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Van Buren County Fair July 11-18 20493 Highway 1, Keosauqua 319-293-3745 vbco.vanburencountyfair.com
Wapello County Regional Fair June 15-19 300 Water St, Eldon 641-652-7521 www.wapellocountyfair.com Evan's United Shows Warren County Fair July 27-August 1 Hwy 92 W, Indianola 515-961-5861 www.warrencofair.com Sam's Amusements Washington County Fair July 17-22 611 Highway 1 S, Washington 319-653-2552 www.washingtoncountyfairia.com Jones & Company Shows Wayne County Fair July 26-August 1
Webster County Fair July 12-17 22770 Old Hwy 169, Fort Dodge 515-955-3764 www.webstercountyfairgroundsia.c om Winnebago County Fair July 21-24 264 Fairgrounds Drive, Thompson 641-584-2011 www.winnebagocoiowafair.com Winneshiek County Fair July 12-16 Montgomery Street, Decorah 563-382-8514 www.winneshiekcountyfair.org Evans United Shows
Woodbury County Fair August 3-7 206 Fair St, Moville 712-873-3707 www.woodburycountyfair.com McDermott Family Shows Worth County Fair June 15-19 300 N 13th St, Northwood 641-324-1783 www.worthcountyfair.com Smith's Amusements Wright County District Junior Fair July 6-11 1000 E Broadway, Eagle Grove 515-448-3351 www.wrightcofair.com Smith’s Amusements
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Full Liquor Wed. - 8:30 pm - Them Pesky Kids Thurs. - 8:30 pm - Whiskey Stone Fri. - 5-7 pm - The Pumper, the Peddler & the Politician Fri. - 8:30 pm - Good for Gary Sat. - 10:30 am - Beanbag Competition Sat. - 5-7 pm - Millennium Sat. - 8:30 pm - The Blue Ringers Sun. - 12 pm - Lightning Karoake
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For more information visit www.wasecacountyfreefair.com Fair Books will be delivered in the Waseca County Shopper. Also available at local businesses, fair grounds, and online!
Free Entertainment All Weekend Long!!
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