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like to think I did “make it after all.” By the way, I am not among the So that’s not exactly what I did, but most dishonest human beings on I do get to cover the issues affecting earth. And I can say the same about rural America. I am writing about farmers and farming at a pivotal peri- my colleagues in Minnesota and od in agriculture. I have visited farms Washington. where they raise crops, pigs, cows, Marie Wood is the associate editor of vegetables and backyard poultry. More The Land. She may be reached at than once, I have come home with mwood@TheLandOnline.com. v farm-fresh eggs. While I’m not throwing my hat in the air in downtown Minneapolis, I
So, a border tax is “no Bueno,” no matter what the White House says. But that fact won’t quiet American farmers and ranchers. They made a quid pro quo when they voted for the non-politician Trump: We’ll risk your populist, anti-trade babble in return for a favorable rewrite of the tax code, a dehorning of the EPA, and a 2018 extension of today’s revenue-based crop insurance programs. So far, they’ve gotten the quid right in the eye — just as Trump promised. What’s next is anyone’s guess. 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. v
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Still, after so much awful ag-related trade news from the White House, there is good news in its terrible border tax idea, says New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. Krugman is a Nobel Prize-winning economist and no Trump acolyte (he calls President Trump “Agent Orange”). First, explains Krugman, any border tax “can’t be country specific” — aimed solely at, say, Mexico — therefore it cannot be imposed and will never pay for any border wall anywhere. Second, a border tax “might well be considered WTO-illegal” because the World Trade Organization often views it as “a combined export subsidy and import tariff.” Neither is allowed under WTO rules signed by both Mexico and the United States.
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Of all the words used to But Trump doesn’t see describe President Donald himself as a politician. In J. Trump during his first fact, neither do most farmdays in office — bold, boasters and ranchers who overful, alternative facts — whelmingly voted for him here are two that almost no because, as they said in poll person or pundit uttered: after poll, “He’s not a politipromise keeper. cian; he’s like us, a businessman.” Love him or loathe him, FARM & FOOD FILE Trump took no time in They were right on both By Alan Guebert checking off key items from counts. So, stick a fork in his unconventional camTPP. It’s cooked because paign’s list of unconvenTrump thinks it’s bad tional promises. business. Toss out the Trans-Pacific He later signaled the same fate for Partnership: check. T-TIP, the not-yet-finished Eurocentered Transatlantic Trade and Start the process to build a wall: Investment Partnership between the check. U.S. and the European Union. Impose “extreme vetting” on immiIf these trade-smacking moves were grants and refugees from various too subtle to ag’s free traders, the Muslim-majority countries: check. President gave all another red-hot dose Gut the Environmental Protection of his promise-keeping serum Jan. 26 Agency: check is on its way. when he endorsed a 20 percent “border tax” on imports entering the U.S from Congressional Republicans kept our free trade partner Mexico. their mouths politely shut when the President acted on the list’s first two The border tax, explained White items. Free trade and free access to House press secretary Sean Spicer, is much-needed cheap labor — legal, less about our “ridiculous” (yes, he said reportedly legal, or other-than-legal — “ridiculous”) free trade policy and more are core conservative principles. But, about, well, one tall, beautiful wall their silence seemed to say, it’s the between the United States and Mexico. President’s first week so we’ll act like “… Right now our country’s policy,” we didn’t hear him. said Spicer, “is to tax exports and let Farm leaders, however, with both imports flow freely in, which is ridicumore to lose and more courage than lous. By doing that (20 percent border their Trump-shrunk congressmen and tax) we can easily pay for a wall just senators, howled when Trump through (sic) mechanism alone.” announced his TPP-killing action. A border tax to pay for a border wall, These Big Ag, mostly Trump backhowever, wasn’t one of his boss’s camers, very well knew Candidate Trump paign promises and it caught American had made that promise but they very Big Ag leaders and Enrique Pena Nieto, well didn’t know President Trump the president of Mexico, flatfooted. would keep his promise. What backNieto immediately cancelled a planned slapping politician ever does? White House meeting with Trump.
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Tide brings in splashes, seashells and other life lessons For the farm family, vacathat lay at the bottom, tion time is something that never to be found. can be harder to attain than As I sat speechless, facing an understanding between the vast and roaring ocean the Kardashians and most of before me, I decided that the free world. After all, there more songs and literary is work to be done — and masterpieces have probably plenty of it. All year long. been born while sitting in But recently we found ourthe mesmerizing presence of TABLE TALK selves at the shore of the such an enormous natural Atlantic Ocean. As I stood By Karen Schwaller resource, instead of at the before it for the first time, I back end of a farm animal thought about those who having her babies ... though “farm” those waters so we can all enjoy plenty has been written about that, too. seafood. I thought about the 1,500-plus Here is what I learned: people aboard the Titanic who died in Be inviting, be present. The ocean that ocean’s freezing water in April of does not go out to invite people to it. 1912. I wondered about lost treasures
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every single one, big or small. Humility is good. Often times, small, softly-lapping waves bring as much joy as their louder, faster counterparts. Like soft waves, softly spoken words can have a significant impact. Smooth out the shore sand. Forgiveness can be difficult to master; but just as the ocean water comes up to the shore and smooths it out, so must we be able to do that when someone wrongs us. Write peoples’ transgressions in the sand, not in stone. Stones are unyielding. Blue is beautiful. No matter how many shades of blue make up the Ocean spray is not just for cran- ocean, there is beauty in every shade. When we are blue, God is holding us. berries. It’s an unexpected pleasure. Life is layered in shades of blue. Sprinkle some unexpected joy into someone’s life and watch their reacLeave something beautiful tion. You will not be disappointed. behind. The ocean waves leave gifts Navigate carefully. Sometimes the behind for us in beautiful, delicate seashells. Not one is the same as ocean is rough and sometimes it is another, just as we are all different. calm. Life and people are that way, too. Navigate around others with care As we work toward our final shoreline, always aim to leave something and caution. We don’t always know what’s ahead of us or behind the faces beautiful — our legacy — behind. they show the world. And finally, find a way to crash. Waves crash and return to the ocean. Keep moving forward. Waves It’s what they do. As farm people doing have one job — to come to shore no matter how far they have to go. In life, difficult, demanding work, it’s imporalways keep moving forward, no mat- tant to “crash” (rest) when necessary, so ter what happens or how far away our we can return to our important work. So there we were. Resting. Recharging. dreams are. Always keep sight of the shore. We will get there eventually if And thinking about ways the ocean we are patient. reminded us about life. Beauty comes in all forms. Waves Karen Schwaller brings “Table Talk” come in all shapes and sizes, just like to The Land from her home near people. But it doesn’t matter the shape Milford, Iowa. She can be reached at or size of the wave. There is beauty in kschwaller@evertek.net. v People just come to it because it is naturally inviting. Be the kind of person people want to come and see, and create memories. So many people in our lives look up to us and long for our attention. Always give it to them. Time is short. Make a splash. Waves come to the shoreline softly lapping or loudly crashing, letting us know they have arrived. Whatever you have to say or do, do it your way. Roar when necessary. When the ocean is angry, it emits a thunderous roar. When you need to, make yourself heard — however you have to do it. A mad farmer does that well.
Letter: Buffer law — start over To the Editor: I have buffer strips on every linear foot on my private ditch and they have been installed up to 25 years. Buffer strips are a good thing. When the buffer bill was introduced in 2015, it called for a 50-foot buffer for every water body, everywhere, and everyone; no exceptions. If a 50-foot buffer is adequate and feasible and right, then it is to be applied to everyone, everywhere. If a 16.5-foot buffer is adequate and feasible and right, then it is also to be applied to everyone, everywhere. Also, why is it that most property owners (public ditches at 16.5 feet) have twice as long
to meet the compliance date (public waters at 50 feet by November, 2017)? The current buffer bill by the state of Minnesota is an unlawful act of discrimination. It is also an unlawful act of targeting. It is also an unlawful act of profiling. It is an unlawful act of preying on a select group of property owners who have no legal way of protecting and defending themselves. It is loaded with partisan compromises. Repeal the current buffer bill and start over with a bill that is equitable, right, and fair to everyone. Rollie Norton Waseca County, Minn.
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Despite flaws, ‘Silver City’ is good western read such, author Jeff Guinn spends too much time explaining their back-story here. To the good, however, Guinn gives readers a good chase up and through the Arizona desert, an exciting fight with a young Geronimo and his men, and a scrappy new heroine with a definite mind of her own, which is not a bad thing.
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Not only was it dry and dusty, but it reminded him of a time when he lost the woman he loved and almost lost his life. The only good thing about it was the frontier — Mountain Home, Arizona, to be specific — was where that same woman lived now, and Gabrielle was willing to give him another chance. He’d just fought a ferocious battle against the Indians at Adobe Walls, and fighting left him more settled now, more mature and less impulsive. McLendon was sure he could win his lady back. Patrick Brautigan knew the rules. He understood that businessman Rupert Douglass didn’t want any laws broken. No fuss, just efficiency when evening a score or taking revenge. It’s what the Boss demanded, just like he demanded that Cash McLendon be hauled back to St. Louis. Years ago, McLendon married Douglass’ only daughter and when she committed suicide, Douglass blamed McLendon. If Brautigan succeeded in bringing McLendon back alive, and in a timely manner, Douglass might even let him watch McLendon die. But catching McLendon wouldn’t be easy; the man was sociable and always surrounded by people, so Brautigan had to hire help in the form of Ike Clanton, who flapped his gums too much. Even so, Clanton could take Brautigan through Apache country, to Mountain View from Silver City, a lawless and corrupt new settlement where Brautigan had recently arrived to study the situation. Brautigan figured that capturing McLendon would surely be easier if McLendon’s woman was taken first. Capturing McLendon and getting him back to Silver City, however, would be a whole different matter … Though you could read it by itself, “Silver City’s” characters have been featured in past books and, as
Overall, neither is this book: it’s got its flaws, but it’s also got its moments. Ignore the former, revel in the latter, and “Silver City” is where you should be going. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. She lives in Wisconsin with three dogs and 10,000 books. v
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You know exactly where you’re going. You’re pointed in the right direction, thanks to a compass that’s moral, innate, or in your pocket. You’re traveling at just the right pace and nothing can deter you — except, as in the new novel THE BOOKWORM “Silver City” by Jeff Guinn, SEZ the man who’s about to kill By Terri Schlichenmeyer you. Cash McLendon hated the Western frontier.
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Bayer-Monsanto merger may increase products By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MANKATO, Minn. — Many farmers are wondering how mergers between big ag companies will affect their bottom line. Monsanto and Bayer executives participated in the Jan. 25 keynote panel at the MN Ag EXPO 2017 to address the impact of mergers on agriculture. John Smith, vice president for Bayer CropScience, and Scott Partridge, vice president of global strategy for Monsanto, said the merger will be positive for producers in that there will be more products and lower prices for chemical and seed. The BayerMonsanto merger is going through the regulatory process and is expected to close this year. Here’s the rationale behind the merger. Bayer is a chemical company that develops pesticides while Monsanto is a biological company that
develops genetically modified seed. Combining the research and development resources of these two major companies can get products to market faster Scott Partridge than they can on their own. “I think we will save money doing that,” said Partridge. For example, Partridge explained that it can take Bayer 10 to 12 years to develop a herbicide. Then Monsanto must take that new chemical molecule and create a trait to make the plant tolerant to the herbicide, which could take another six to 10 years and $150 million in research and development. “That’s why biological and chemical together is a good fit,” Partridge said. By merging chemical and biological
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companies, Partridge explained the R&D can be working in parallel instead of separately. Over six years, the merger will put $16 billion in research to link genetics and chemisBernie Zinda try. Half of that will be spent in the United States. Partridge expects the savings from consolidation, including in R&D, will be passed on to farmers. One producer expressed concern that Monsanto would no longer be a U.S. owned company as Bayer, a German company, will own Monsanto. Partridge noted that Monsanto negotiated that St. Louis remain the North American hub and the global R&D headquarters for the company. “It’s the right thing to do for our farmers and our shareholders,” said Partridge. Both Smith and Partridge contend that genetically modified seed is necessary to feed the world based on the statistics that world population is expected to grow from 7.5 billion in 2017 to 10 billion by 2050. Partridge called it a “daunting challenge. “There are niche markets that exist, non-GMO, organic, locally grown, but that’s not going to feed the world,” said Smith. “To feed the hungry children that go to bed every night in foreign countries without a meal, there’s only one way to do it and that’s to increase
production.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average U.S. corn yield was 175 bushels per acre in 2016. Smith said the goal of Bayer Brian Buhr and Monsanto is to develop the tools to increase the yield in 30 years to 250 bu./acre. Farmers need to get maximum production off each acre. Brian Buhr, dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota, explained that Minnesota has 51 million arable acres and we are currently farming 24 million acres. Without the technology of livestock and plant genetics, fertilizers, feed and pesticides, Minnesotans would have to farm all 51 million acres and another 6 million acres in Canada to meet the same production level, he said. “How do we feed those people and sustain our environment?” asked Buhr. “That is our fundamental challenge.” Producers and panel members agreed on the importance of telling this story to consumers. Smith noted that farmers and companies need to come together to tell the story, not only with facts, but also with emotions. “We have to do a better job selling what we’re doing on our farms to people,” said Bernie Zinda, soybean, corn and wheat grower near Holloway. v
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Market analyst warns of trade issues under Trump extra tariffs on corn, starting be underestimating demand with dried distillers grains, he for soybean and overestimatexplained. ing production. He predicted In the short term, Newsom that we might see the ending predicts a tentative soybean stocks gradually come down market. This time of year, he monthly and exports and said we have to watch for soycrush numbers creep up. bean cancellations from China. The ethanol industry It’s also when soybeans transi- Darin Newsom requires 6.5 billion bushels of tion from the United States to corn annually, but Newsom South America. New crop beans are at questions whether the Renewable the $10 per bushel mark and Newsom Fuel Standard is in danger. He noted expects it to stick unless the Brazil that the Trump administration soybean crop is huge. includes Secretary of State Rex TillerThe United States has produced son, former Exxon Mobil CEO. Still, record crops in the past four years and one of Trump’s campaign promises stocks continue to grow. In the Janu- was to protect the RFS and that may ary World Agricultural Supply and happen regardless. Demand Estimates reports, corn endDue to withdrawal from the TPP, ing stocks is 2.355 billion bushels corn exports to Japan and Mexico are while soybean ending stocks are 420 tenuous, said Newsom. He explained million bushels. Wheat has an ending that buying habits could change if stocks-to-use ratio of 53 percent, which South America has more corn availweighs on our grain markets. able and the Brazilian currency “We have to have strong demand,” remains low. Brazil may be rebuilding said Newsom. its corn stocks. To the positive, Newsom said we may Mexico is the biggest importer of U.S.
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corn at 14 million metric tons. Due to Trump’s vow to build a wall on the border and his expectation that Mexico pay for the wall, Newsom asked if Mexico might look for a different trade partner. In addition, Trump has suggested a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports. “I do know they are looking south. I do know Brazil is pretty excited about the prospect of possibly shipping more corn to Mexico,” said Newsom. “It’s a threat.” While demand and exports for corn in 2016 were excellent, it may not last and the world may begin pulling bushels of corn from other places, said Newsom. Corn has been moving sideways and demand seems to be stabilizing. Newsom said it will take an extended drought to get the market’s attention. A hot, dry summer could spike corn to $4.30 for a short time especially if we plant 92 million acres, he said. “We have to find a way to continue to be the strongest, largest exporter in the world,” said Newsom. v
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By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MANKATO, Minn. — Darin Newsom, DTN’s senior analyst, delivered a sobering markets session at the MN Ag EXPO on Jan. 26, in Mankato. He warned about uncertainties in demand due to global trade issues and renewable fuels under the Trump administration. Trump has pulled out of the TransPacific Partnership, which he promised to do throughout his campaign. Trump’s reasoning is that the TPP is harmful to American workers and manufacturers. However, withdrawing from TPP may have negative effects for agriculture exports because it opens the door to Brazil and China, said Newsom. “Brazil is pretty excited about the fact that the United States is not going to be a player in TPP,” said Newsom. In addition, one of Trump’s campaign promises was a tariff on Chinese imports. In a retaliatory move, China has talked about banning or putting
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Feb. 16 — Nitrogen Conference — Mankato — University of Minnesota Extension conference on nitrogen in crop production and stewardship — Contact Fabian Fernandez at (612) 625-7460 or fabiangf@umn.edu or visit http://mawrc.org/events/
Feb. 22 — Iowa Pork Regional Conferences — Washington, Iowa — Swine health, swine market outlook and barn safety will be discussed — Contact Barb Nelson at Iowa Pork Producers Association at (800) 372-7675 or bnelson@iowapork.org
Feb. 14 — Ag Symposium — North Mankato, Minn. — South Central College hosts New Tools for New Rules Ag Symposium — Contact (507) 389-7342 or visit www.soutcentral.edu/agsymposium Feb. 14 — Cherokee County Agriculture Show — Cherokee, Iowa — Agriculture show at Western Iowa Tech Community Center — Contact (712) 225-6414 or director@cherokeeiowachamber.com or visit www. cherokeeiowa.com Feb. 16 — Women in Ag Network Conference — Willmar, Minn. — Planning for the future for women in ag; learning, networking and inspiration – Contact Emily Wilmes at University of Minnesota Extension, krek0033@umn.edu or (320) 255-6167 or visit www. extension.umn.edu
Feb. 20 — Iowa Pork Regional Conferences — Orange City, Iowa — Swine health, swine market outlook and barn safety will be discussed — Contact Barb Nelson at Iowa Pork Producers Association at (800) 372-7675 or bnelson@iowapork.org
Feb. 24 — Iowa Pork Regional Conferences — Nashua, Iowa — Swine health, swine market outlook and barn safety will be discussed — Contact Barb Nelson at Iowa Pork Producers Association at (800) 372-7675 or bnelson@iowapork.org
Feb. 20 — Carver County Dairy Expo — Norwood Young America, Minn. — Topics include precision dairy technologies, labor management, dairy herd management and trade show — Contact Carver County Extension at (952) 466-5300 or visit www3. extension.umn.edu/county/carver/
Feb. 24-26 — Annie’s Project Retreat — JW Marriott, Minneapolis, — Annie’s Project Retreat teaches risk management, finances and marketing with farm women in a weekend — Contact AgStar at (866) 577-1831 or visit www.agstar.com/edge Feb. 28-March 2 — Central Minnesota Farm Show — St. Cloud, Minn. — Trade show and seminars — Contact 320-251-2940 or visit www.stcloudareachamber.com/Farm-Show.aspx
Feb. 21 — Iowa Pork Regional Conferences — Carroll, Iowa — Swine health, swine market outlook and barn safety will be discussed — Contact Barb Nelson at Iowa Pork Producers Association at (800) 372-7675 or bnelson@iowapork.org
Iowa water quality report released DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Quality Initiative 2017 Legislative Report during his Bill Northey recently highlighted the Iowa Water presentation to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. The 8-page report provides an update on the $3.8 million made available for statewide cost share for water quality practices and on the 45 demonstration projects that are operating across the state to help implement and demonstrate water quality practices. The report also updates tracking and accountability efforts underway, shares information about research being conducted by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center at Iowa State University and highlights the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program project. The Iowa DNR also provided an update on the efforts of point sources that is included in the report. A copy of the report can be found at www. IowaAgriculture.gov under “Hot Topics” or at http:// www.cleanwateriowa.org/news-and-blog.aspx. This article was submitted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. v
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regarding downside price movement. 2017 YP, RP and RPE base prices will be finalized on March 1. As of Feb. 6, the base prices are estimated at: Corn, $3.95/bu.; soybeans, $10.13/ bu.; wheat, $5.62 per bushel. Soybean loss example with an 85 percent RP insurance policy (enterprise units): (52 bu./acre APH; 48 bu./ acre harvest yield; $10.13/bu. CBOT base price; $7.50/bu. CBOT harvest price; $14.00/acre premium) Revenue guarantee = 52 bu./acre x $10.13/bu. x .85 = $447.75/acre Harvested crop value = 48 bu./ acre x $ 7.50/bu. = $360.00/acre
Indemnity payment = $447.75/ acre - $360.00/acre - $12.00/acre = $75.75/acre If the coverage level in the previous example is decreased to 75 percent, the revenue guarantee is decreased to $395.07. Assuming a harvested crop value of $360.00/acre and a premium cost of $4.00/acre, the resulting indemnity payment would be only $31.07/acre. Enterprise vs. optional units Enterprise units combine all acres of a crop in a given county into one crop insurance unit, while optional units allow producers to insure crops separately in each individual township section. Enterprise units usually have considerably lower premium costs (approx. $5-$7/acre) compared to optional units, for comparable RP policies. Producers should be aware that enterprise units are based on larger coverage areas, and do not necessarily cover losses from isolated storms or
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ner, except that the guaranDuring the next few tees on RPE policies are not weeks, many farm operaaffected by harvest prices. tors will be finalizing their Most corn and soybean procrop insurance decisions ducers utilize RP policies. for the 2017 crop year. March 15 is the deadline to • The yield guarantee purchase crop insurance (APH), farm unit determinafor the 2017 crop year. tions, insurance coverage Profit margins for crop proselections (50 percent to 85 FARM PROGRAMS duction this year remain percent), replant and prevery tight, which makes vented planting coverage, By Kent Thiesse the 2017 crop insurance etc. for RP and RPE policies decisions even more are the same as for YP critical. Producers policies. have several crop • All RP prices are insurance policy based on CBOT futures prices, and options to choose from, including yield not cash prices. protection (YP) policies and revenue protection (RP and RPE) policies, as • The higher of the base price or the well as several other group insurance harvest price is used to calculate revepolicy options. There are also decisions nue guarantee per acre for RP poliwith using enterprise units vs. option- cies, and the harvest price is also used al units, and whether or not to take to determine the value of the harvestadvantage of the trend adjusted actu- ed crop for both RP and RPE policies. al production history (APH) yields for • For 2017, most Midwest corn and 2017. soybean producers will have the Yield protection policies opportunity to utilize trend-adjusted • YP policies provide protection from APH (TA-APH) yield endorsement, yield losses only. which has proven to be quite favorable. • The price guarantee for YP policies for corn is the average settlement Following are details on RP price price for December Chicago Board of calculations for corn and soybeans: Trade corn futures in February, and Corn for soybeans is the average price for Base price for RP and RPE policies November soybean futures in is the average settlement price for February. December CBOT corn futures during • Producers may select coverage the month of February. ranging from 50 percent to 85 percent Harvest price for RP policies is the of the APH or proven yield to arrive at average settlement price for December a yield guarantee. CBOT corn futures in October during Soybean example — 52 bu./acre the year of harvest. APH x 85% (.85) = 44.2 bu./acre Limit — The harvest price maxiguarantee mum for RP is limited to the base • Replant and prevented planting price times 200 percent. (Example – coverage apply to YP policies. $3.95/bu. base price x 2.00 = $7.90/bu. • Indemnity payments are calculat- maximum) There are no restrictions ed by subtracting the harvest yield on regarding downside price movement. a farm unit from the yield guarantee Soybeans and multiplying times the YP market Base price for RP and RPE policies price minus the crop insurance premi- is the average settlement price for um. November soybean futures during the Soybean example — 44.2 bu./acre month of February. guarantee and 35.0 bu./acre harvest Harvest price for RP policies is the yield (44.2 bu./acre - 35.0 bu./acre) = average settlement price for 9.2 bu./acre x $10.13/bu. - $9.00/acre November CBOT corn futures in premium = $84.20/acre October during the year of harvest. Revenue protection policies Limit – The harvest price maximum • The revenue protection (RP) and for RP is limited to the base price revenue protection with harvest price times 200 percent. (Example – $10.13/ exclusion (RPE) insurance policies bu. base price x 2.00 = $20.26/bu. function essentially in the same man- maximum) There are no restrictions
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Insurance premiums for 2017 should be similar to 2016 THIESSE, from pg. 11 crop damage that affect individual farm units, so additional insurance, such as hail insurance, may be required to insure against these type of losses. The 2016 crop year in south central Minnesota was a good example of the importance of optional units, when isolated heavy rainfall events and hail storms caused significant crop losses on some farms but not on other farms. Some producers had significant 2016 crop losses on some farm units and not on other farms, especially on corn, but had enterprise units for 2016 crop insurance coverage, and collected little or no crop insurance indemnity payments. However, in many cases where producers that had significant crop losses in 2016 and had optional units for
insurance coverage, they were able to realize fairly significant crop insurance indemnity payments for 2016 crop losses. Many times, producers automatically opt for enterprise units every year, due to the lower premium cost per acre for similar coverage. It is important to analyze the yield risk on each individual farm unit, when determining if paying the extra premium for insurance coverage with optional units makes sense. If a producer has uniform soil types and drainage, in a close geographical area, and is primarily concerned with a price decline, a RP policy with enterprise units is probably a good option. However, if a producer has farm units that are more spread out geographically, with more variation in soil types and drainage, and has greater concerns with yield variability, they
may want to give consideration to a RP policy with optional units. Key items to consider: Crop Insurance premiums for 2017 should be similar to 2016. 2017 Crop Insurance premiums for most coverage levels of corn in the Midwest should be similar to comparable 2016 premium levels; however, premiums may be slightly higher for comparable levels of soybean insurance coverage, due to higher insurance guarantees for 2017 at similar coverage levels. There are a wide variety of crop insurance policies and coverage levels available. Make sure you are comparing “apples to apples” when comparing crop insurance premium costs for various options or types of crop insurance policies, as well as recognizing the limitations and the differences of
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Table A — Comparison of Yield Protection and Revenue Protection for Corn
Assumptions: Actual production history is 190 bushels per acre; 85 percent yield protection bushel guarantee is 161.5 bushels per acre; Yield protection market price is $3.95 per bushel; Revenue protection with harvest price exclusion base price is $3.95 per bushel; 85 percent revenue protection minimum guarantee is $637.93 per acre.
the various crop insurance products. Use caution in moving forward with area risk protection (ARP) crop insurance plans. Some insurance companies and analysts have been promoting the ARP crop insurance option for 2017, due to the ability to purchase up to the 90 percent coverage level, using the same price structure as RP policies. However, be aware that ARP policies use county-level yields for APH yield guarantees and final harvest yields, whereas RP policies utilize the farm APH yields to calculate the initial insurance guarantee. There would also be no yield protection against isolated yield losses on individual farm units with APH policies. APH works best if your primary risk management concern is price protection, but not as well if you are also concerned with See THIESSE, pg. 13
Table B — Comparison of Yield Protection and Revenue Protection for Soybeans
Assumptions: Actual production history is 52 bushels per acre; 85 percent yield protection bushel guarantee is 44.2 bushels per acre; Yield protection market price is $10.13 per bushel; Revenue protection with harvest price exclusion base price is $10.13 per bushel; 85 percent revenue protection minimum guarantee is $447.75 per acre.
Estimated Actual 2017 Production (bushels per acre) 190 175 160 145 130
Estimated Actual 2017 Production (bushels per acre) 50 45 40 35 30
E stimated Insurance Indemnity Payment Per Acre Insurance Type (Before Premium Deductions) YP (85%) 0 0 $5.93 $65.18 $124.43
Estimated Insurance Indemnity Payment Per Acre Insurance Type (Before Premium Deductions) YP (85%) 0 0 $42.55 $93.20 $143.85 RP (85%) (CBOT Harvest Price/Bu.) $11.00 0 0 $7.75 $62.75 $117.75 $10.00 0 0 $47.75 $97.75 $147.75 $9.00 0 $42.75 $87.75 $132.75 $177.75 $8.00 $47.75 $87.75 $127.75 $167.75 $207.75 $7.00 $97.75 $132.75 $167.75 $202.75 $237.75 $6.00 $147.75 $177.75 $207.75 $237.75 $267.75
RP (85%) (CBOT Harvest Price/Bu.) $5.00 $4.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 52.93 0 0 0 $57.93 $117.93 0 $25.43 $77.93 $130.43 $182.93 $67.93 $112.93 $157.93 $202.93 $247.93 $162.93 $200.43 $237.93 $275.43 $312.93
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NOTE: The preceding Crop Insurance Tables were developed by Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst, and are for example only. Actual crop insurance calculations will vary depending on crop, location, APH yield, endorsements, etc.
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Consider using the APH yield exclusion (YE), where available. The YE option allows specific years yield risk. In many cases, premium levels for a 90 with low production to be dropped from crop insurpercent ARP policy are as high or higher, compared ance APH yield guarantee calculations. Several A reputable crop insurance agent is the best to a standard 85 percent RP policy with enterprise counties in central and northern Minnesota are elisource of information to find out more details of units. gible for YE for corn and soybeans in some of the the various coverage plans, to learn more about ADView COPY crop insurance decisions from a risk manpast 10 years. Most counties in southern and westthe TA-APH yield endorsement, to get premium agement perspective. GivenfOr the tight profit marern Minnesota, except for the Red River Valley, are see insertiOn OrDer YOur sCheDule & AD sizeand to receive assistance with finalizing quotes, gins for crop production in 2017, some producers not eligible for the YE exclusion for corn and soy2017 crop insurance decisions. instruCtiOns may have a tendency to reduce their crop insurance beans. For information on which counties, crops and are some very good websites with CODE: Put thein code (see insertion order) in verydollars small type-size 6- at/near the bottom Following of the ad coverage, order to save a few per acre. years are eligible for YE, go to the Risk crop insurance information: CONSULTANT see insertion orderfirst for which name(s)“How to add under “sales consultant” However,NAMES: a producer must decide: much Management Agency website at: financial risk can InOte: handle ifdothere area name, greatly www.rma.usda.gov. if you nOt have or it has a sales Center listed, pleaseof putIllinois this instead: University FarmDoc: Callweather for your localprobnorthland sales Consultant reduced crop yields due to potential www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/cropins/index.asp Consider the supplemental coverage option (SCO), (and remove the line that’s crop “local sales lems in 2017, and/or lower than expected pric-Consultant” that’s already on the ad) if eligible. The SCO crop insurance option became USDA Risk Management Agency: es?” RP crop insurance policies serve as an excelavailable in 2016 for corn, soybeans, and spring www.rma.usda.gov lent risk management tool for these situations, and wheat in most major producing counties. SCO is 2017 may not be the year to reduce insurance covonly available to producers that choose the price loss erage. Please refer to the adjoining tables for examcoverage (PLC) option of the new farm program as 2x2 ples. part of the 2014 Farm Bill. Over 97 percent of the Take a good look at the 85 percent coverage levels, corn and soybean crop base acres in Minnesota and In most instances, utilize the trend adjusted (TA)- Iowa were enrolled in the ARC-CO farm program especially when using enterprise units with RP insurance policies. Most Midwest corn and soybean APH endorsement for 2017. option, and are not eligible for SCO insurance coverproducers have been utilizing a minimum of 80 perMany producers in the Upper Midwest have been age. Eligible producers should check with their crop cent RP coverage with enterprise units in recent able to significantly enhance their insurance protec- insurance agent for details on SCO insurance coveryears. 2017 may be the time to consider upgrading tion in recent years by utilizing the TA-APH option, age. to the 85 percent coverage level. In many cases, the with only slightly higher premium costs. Using the Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs 85 percent coverage level offers considerably more TA-APH endorsement is a very good crop insurance analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in protection, with a modest increase in premium strategy for most eligible corn, soybeans, and wheat Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at costs. Many producers will be able to guarantee producers. (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com.v near $550 to $650 per acre for corn, and near $350 to $450 per acre for soybeans, at the 85 percent coverage level for 2017, when also utilizing trendadjusted APH yields. Please refer to the adjoining tables for examples. THIESSE, from pg. 12
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Livestock Angles Beef supply slows demand
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CORN — Corn took its lead from soybeans to begin the week on a sour note. Improving weather in South America and uncertainty over President Trump’s view of trade agreements led to losses. The executive order restricting immigration from seven countries added to traders’ woes since political disruptions are usually not good for commodity prices. However, when the calendar flipped to February, fresh money appeared and heavy buying ensued into the close on Feb. 1 to send corn PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. soaring to reverse nearly two St. Paul weeks of losses. This was shortlived as prices eased lower into the weekend. For the week, March corn managed to hang onto a 2.75 cent gain at $3.65.25, July was 3.25 cents higher at $3.79.75 and December was up 3.5 cents at $3.92.75 per bushel. For the month of January, March corn was 7.75 cents higher for a gain of 2.2 percent of value. In the commitment of traders report as of Jan. 24, managed money had flipped the net short position to a small net long position. This was the first time they were net long in corn since July. Trade estimates as we headed home for the weekend pegged funds net long approximately 13,000 contracts. Weekly export inspections were better than expected early in the week at 1.06 million metric tons.
The month of February has brought about a slight continuation of the current rally in livestock prices. Overall, the hog market has been the leader in price rises in the livestock complex so far this month. Thus far the rallies which have taken place appear to be no more than recovery rallies in a bear market. Now, is there follow-through to break the long term downtrend in livestock prices? The cattle market is now struggling with supply/demand which will ultimately determine the future direction of prices in the months ahead. The U.S. JOE TEALE Department of Agriculture Broker released two reports in the later Great Plains Commodity days of January which both indiAfton, Minn. cated that cattle numbers are on the increase. The first report released was the Monthly Cattle on Feed report which surprised the trade with more than anticipated placements during the previous month. Then the USDA released the Cattle Inventory report that indicated cattle numbers were greater than anticipated. The futures market immediately sold off going to a discount and the cash market soon followed. The challenge right now for the market is, immediate market-ready cattle are tight, packers are still in positive margins and are somewhat aggressive in trying to accumulate live inventory. On the other side of the supply/demand equation, beef movement is slow which has been documented by the continually increasing quantities in cold storage. Therefore, in the short run, cattle prices may hold or even rally;
See NYSTROM, pg. 15
See TEALE, pg. 15
With agriculture’s cyclical nature, we’ve seen our young and beginning farmers struggle to gain equity in an existing operation. Additionally, with prices like we’ve had over the past few years, farm families are avoiding their succession plans. This makes it hard for second or third generation farmers to build equity and take more ownership in the farm. While this is common, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are obstacles out of your control, but you can take the step into ownership with contract growing. Contract growing pigs has been a solution for many farmers who want to build DUSTY COMPART equity and position themselves AgStar Associate Financial Services Specialist to take advantage of future Mankato, Minn. opportunities. A contract grower owns a swine finishing barn and is paid yardage (barn rent) to raise pigs until the pigs are market-ready. Contract growers are paid through a contract from an integrator, an individual or company that owns the pigs. If you’re starting to consider contract growing, here are five benefits that you should be aware of. Long-term equity growth A new swine finishing barn, on average, costs $290 to $330 per space. The cost is highly dependent on the size and style of the facility. For many, building this size of facility will require a large loan, which aren’t always easy for a young or beginning farmer to acquire. Because of the contracted income source, however, some lenders will utilize customized underwriting standards, making it more feasible to build a See COMPART, pg. 17
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Grain Outlook Corn buying gets heavy The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Feb. 3.
Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.
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Outlook: Technicals and fund buying ran the show for the week, shoving any bearish inputs into the background. We have had decent corn demand, but we also have plenty of corn around the country. The $3.71 level in March corn is resistance with $3.55 as decent support. In the December contract, $3.96.75 is resistance with support in the mid-$3.80s. I would expect more sideways trading, at least until the Feb. 9 crop report. SOYBEANS — Soybeans kicked off the week with big losses as weather threats in South America diminished and profit taking sent prices to lows not seen since mid-January. China was on holiday until late in the week as they celebrated the Lunar New Year. Funds were big sellers on Jan. 30, continuing to liquidate their largest net long (as of Jan. 24) since July. Prices saw a rebound mid-week which I would attribute to “fresh month, fresh money”
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slowed in the past few weeks. If this uptrend is to continue, the demand for pork products will have to remain strong if not improved. It would appear the hog market is approaching a crossroads which will determine the direction prices will take into the next several months. From a technical standpoint, the futures market is currently overbought, so a corrective action could take place. As to whether this signifies the end of the rally or just a pause in the rally will be determined by the demand for pork and packer margins. Because of the current conditions affecting the market at this time, producers should monitor the market conditions and protect inventories as needed. v
said to be released by the Environmental Protection Agency in late March. Brazil may lift restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land. Any new regulations may contain the requirement that 10 percent of the purchase price go toward land reform to benefit landless farmers. As expected, the Federal Reserve did not raise interest rates at the conclusion of their two-day meeting. Outlook: Better weather forecasts in South America, fund profit taking and China off the markets for a holiday were all negative factors in this week’s decline. We likely need to keep a small risk premium in the market for possible late weather threats to the South American crop, but that window gets smaller each week. According to news reports, Informa Economics raised its Brazilian bean estimate to 106.5 mmt. The USDA was at 104 mmt in January. Informa left its Argentine bean estimate unchanged at 55 mmt. January’s USDA Argentine projection was 57 mmt. Safras and Mercado refreshed their Brazilian bean number to a whopping 107.1 mmt! Most traders will be looking for a larger Brazilian figure next week and a slightly smaller Argentine forecast. For the month of January, March soybeans were up 20.5 cents or 2 percent of value. For the week, March beans fell 22.25 cents to $10.27, July was off 19.75 at $10.45.75 and November dropped 15.5 cents to $10.09.75 per bushel. March soyoil was down 0.41 cents to 33.86 cents and March soymeal slid $11.40 lower to $331.60 per ton. Index fund rolls to the May from the March begin Feb. 7 and funds are long the March. This could put some pressure back into the market. First support in the March soybeans is $10.17, then down at the psychological $10.00 level. Resistance lies at $10.46 to $10.49.25 per bushel. For the November soybean contract, resistance is at $10.25.5 and support at $9.95.5 per bushel. What the USDA pegs South American production at next week will be key to direction. Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ending Feb. 3: March Minneapolis wheat down 1.75 cents, Chicago up 9.75 cents and Kansas City 6.25 cents higher. Crude oil was just 66 cents higher at $53.83, ULSD was 3 cents higher, RBOB managed a meager 0.25 cent gain and natural gas plunged 29.5 cents lower. The U.S. dollar index as of mid-day Feb. 3 was down 679 points for the week at 99.881. v
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but in the longer term, unless beef begins to move better, the supply will weigh on futures prices. Producers should remain alert to market conditions and protect inventories if necessary. The hog market continues to be on an excellent rally from the lows made last October (low $40s basis lean) to now crossing the $70 level basis lean. The good demand for pork started this rally; and tighter-than-expected numbers added to carry the market to a $30 rally basis lean. As pork cutouts have moved higher, the movement of pork has slightly
hitting the market. Prices were able to nearly erase early week losses. Negative chart action on Feb. 2, when fund action was absent, set the market up for further losses into the weekend. Weekly export inspections were over 1 mmt for the 18th week in a row, coming in at 1.6 mmt or 59.9 million bushels. The USDA announced a bean sale of 170,700 metric tons for old crop and 66,000 metric tons for new crop to unknown mid-week. Weekly export sales were neutral at 22.9 million bushels. We need 8 million bushels of sales per week to achieve the USDA’s 2.05 billion bushel projection. No one is really looking for the export category to be increased on the supply/demand sheets as record South American supplies are expected to slash our sales down the road. Total export commitments are 1.85 billion bushels and represent 90 percent of the USDA export target. The December National Agricultural Statistics Service Soy Crush report released on Feb. 1 was 169.2 million bushels, slightly lower than the 170.6 million bushel pre-report estimate and beneath the range of estimates. Soyoil stocks were 1.873 billion pounds, much higher than the 1.790 billion pound forecast. Brazil’s bean harvest was 5 percent complete as of Jan. 30 compared to 3 percent on average. Mato Grosso, their biggest soybean producing state with 30 percent of production, was 31 percent harvested vs. 14 percent last year. In general, I would venture that Argentina’s crops have stabilized and Brazil’s still have the potential to get bigger. Brazil’s boat line-up for beans is nearly double what it was last year, at the expense of corn loadings. Brazil’s bean loadings in January were a 912,000 metric tons vs. just 394,000 metric tons last year. The vessel line-up for the next month and a half is also about double what it was last year. The corn line-up is down 67 percent from last year from 4.4 mmt to 1.45 mmt. Farmers in Parana, Brazil, (the second leading soybean producing state) are estimated to have only sold 20 percent of their soybean crop so far, compared to 45 percent sold on average. Parana’s harvest was pegged at just 2 percent complete as of Jan. 30, a week behind their average. Argentina’s growers are estimated to have 13 percent sold of their soybeans vs. 8 percent last year. In other news, the biofuel mandate is
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However, we are running behind what is needed on a weekly basis to achieve the U.S. Department of Agriculture export forecast and the gap between what is needed and the actual inspections is widening. Weekly export sales were 45 million bushels and were above expectations. We need 23 million bushels of sales per week to hit the USDA’s 2.225 billion bushels target. Total commitments stand at 1.6 billion bushels, which is 71 percent of the USDA’s export projection. Our sales are expected to taper off as South American supplies come to market. Weekly ethanol production set another new overall record in the week that ended Jan. 27 at 1.06 million barrels per day or 312 million gallons per week! This is more than a 10 percent increase over last year for the same week. The increase in production, despite declining margins, has traders looking for a 50 to 100 million bushel increase in this year’s ethanol usage line on the next supply/demands report. Ethanol stocks increased 6 million gallons to 919 million gallons. Over the last four weeks, ethanol production is up 1.7 percent while stocks are up 17 percent. Gasoline demand in the last four weeks is down 5.7 percent from last year. The ethanol crush margin improved 4 cents per gallon week on week to a positive 2 cents per gallon. In their December Grains Crushing report, the USDA said corn used for ethanol was 476.9 million bushels, up 25.2 million bushels from November. This supported traders’ ideas of an
increase in the ethanol usage line on the next supply/demand report. Brazil’s first corn crop was 1 percent harvested as of Jan. 30, which was a week behind the average, according to the state’s agriculture department DERAL. Brazil’s safrinha corn crop was 6 percent planted, also a week behind average. Argentina’s corn was 96 percent planted vs. 95 percent on average. According to Reuters, Informa Economics updated its Brazilian corn crop estimate to 89 mmt and Argentina to 35.2 mmt. In January, the USDA was using 86.5 mmt for Brazil and 36.5 mmt for Argentina.
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Renville County farmer finishes his 50th and final harvest By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer OLIVIA, Minn. — For Olivia farmer and Northarvest Bean Growers Association Director Jim Zenk, the 2016 harvest was his 50th and last. His Jim Zenk corn, soybean and hog operation has included edible beans for the past 47 years. Zenk started farming in 1966 after coming home from Air Force basic training. He served over six years in the Minnesota Air Guard. “Word got around that I bought a nearly-new John Deere 4020 and two neighbors came over wanting me to rent their farms,” said Zenk. Some rocky, poorly drained and overpriced extra acres were available, he said. Zenk recalls some tough times the first few years; but says farming has always been exciting, even though financially painful at times. Always curious, Zenk and his dad starting raising pinto beans in 1970
after a processing plant was built in nearby Bird Island. A few years later, a new navy bean processing plant was built in Olivia, only six miles from his farm. So the family shifted to navy beans, which Zenk says are easier to grow. He’s been growing navies ever since. “In the early days of edibles, growers were in and out. Prices weren’t predictable. And harvesting was an issue because we didn’t have strong, standup genetics. But now the guys that grow navy beans grow them every year as part of their rotation,” he said. He estimates about 20 percent of area farmers are growing navy beans because navies have been more lucrative than corn and soybeans over the last few years. “It’s a black ink crop and that’s the reason. Break-evens are doable on navies. However, because it’s an edible product, you have to be more careful in harvest and handling. But with that comes the reward of better profits,” he said. The current board price for navy beans at the ADM processing center in
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“Back then we had a puller — a machine that literally pulled the plants out of the soil surface into a windrow,” he said. “It was night work to minimize cracking of the pods. It was messy work. We’d always end up with some dirty beans. Running those beans through your combine was a mess and hard on your combine too. But when newer varieties let us directcut and better flex heads became available, we could virtually shave the ground.” Two more new products made the harvest even better. “We started using a new desiccant that killed the beans just a few days ahead of harvest,” Zenk explained. “This greatly minimized moisture issues. Plus, field rollers came on big time. Stomping root balls into the soil greatly cleaned up the harvest.” Zenk chuckles, “Considering all the problems we had with this new crop in those first years, you wonder why we kept on. But soybeans were about $3 and we’d expect only about 30-bushel yields. Pintos were 10 cents in those days and we could expect 2,200 pound yields!” Zenk said he thinks Northarvest’s commitment to research and promotion is part of the reason for the evolution of production practices and improved pest and disease products. The edible bean checkoff is 10 cents/ cwt. Checkoff money is used for research projects at North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, and other locations. “Deciding what particular research project we’re putting our grower’s checkoff dollars into is always interesting,” Zenk said. “Without new genetics, new products and practices over the years, I really don’t think we’d be much of an industry today.” Retirement Robb Zenk has taken over the farming chores for his dad. Even though Jim, and wife Dianne Zenk, have moved into Olivia, Zenk said he’ll probably be at the farm more often than needed. “I’m not much of a hunter or fisherman. I don’t golf, but suppose I could learn. But I’m pretty certain my son will need me once in a while … even if it’s just a trip into town for something.” v
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Daily Dairy Report’s Sarina Sharp wrote about it in the Jan. 27 Milk Producers Council newsletter. “NAFTA eliminated tariffs on dairy products moving between the U.S. and Mexico but renegotiating the massive trade pact will not improve the U.S. dairy industry’s trade prospects,” she warned, “And could do considerable damage.” Mexico is one of the U.S. biggest customers for powder and FC Stone’s Brendan Curran wrote in his Feb. 2 Early Morning Update that “There’s still a lot of powder out there both domestically and in EU intervention storage, and with the recent, inflammatory rhetoric between Washington and the Mexican government it only adds uncertainty — something markets don’t like.” In other trade news, a joint press release from the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Expo Council, and the International Dairy Foods Association reported that “The U.S. dairy industry this week continued to push back against Canada’s protectionist policies that are effectively blocking American dairy imports into the country in violation of international agreements. “A group of 17 dairy companies representing dairy farmers and processors from coast to coast asked governors in 25 states to urge Canadian policymakers to uphold existing trade commitments with the United States and halt the imminent implementation of a national strategy that would unfairly sub-
sidize Canadian dairy products in its domestic and global markets. “(U.S.-Canada) trade cannot be a one-way street with Canada expecting to enjoy the benefits of exporting its products of interest to our market while denying a sector accounting for hundreds of thousands of jobs in rural America reliable access to the Canadian market,” the group said in its letter to the governors. “(An existing provincial) program has already cost U.S. companies tens of millions of dollars in exports, thereby harming the dairy farmers, dairy plant employees and rural communities that depend on the benefits those foreign sales bring.” “Beginning Feb. 1, Canada is poised to expand the product scope of that provincial program,” the press release states, “while instituting it nationally. It also intends to disrupt skim milk powder markets around the world by using the new program to dump excess milk powder on global markets.” “The 17 dairy companies sent the letter to governors in states with significant numbers of dairy farms and dairy processing companies because of the damage Canada’s policies have had already or are poised to have on these farms and companies, as well as their employees and many communities. The letter urged state officials to ‘consider all tools at their disposal to ensure Canada understands the seriousness of this issue.’” The NMPF this week also endorsed new legislation introduced in the House of Representatives that would prompt the enforcement of dairy labeling terms which are used to market imitation products containing no real dairy ingredients. The bill would “compel the Food and Drug Administration to take action against misbranded, plant-based beverages that are inappropriately using dairy terms, especially ‘milk.’” The measure requires the FDA to issue guidance for nationwide enforcement of these definitions within 90 days and would require the FDA to report to Congress two years after the bill’s enactment to hold the agency to its obligations.” It mirrors the Dairy Pride Act introduced two weeks ago in the Senate. “Real milk has been recognized for decades for its important nutritional benefits,” said NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern. “These imposter products almost always use dairy imagery, similar packaging and names but they never match the nutritional benefits found in milk. This House legislation sends a clear message that plant-based foods should not be able to create and use nomenclature that is in conflict with existing federal standards of identity requiring the presence of real milk.” 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. v
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Return on investment Producers are seeing a return on investment. On Lahr’s land, grid sampling meant fertilizing in areas that are yielding best and pulling back on areas that were not yielding well. Lahr learned that in some areas, fertility was not the issue, but rather the issue was drainage or elevation. “I can’t say we saved a lot of money on fertilizer, but we sure spent it in better places,” said Lahr. “We started spending our money where it could bring the most return. That was the biggest advantage.” Poppel noted that the best return on investment has been in nitrogen management. To quantify variable rate planting, Poppel has seen an increase of 12 bushels per acre in corn in the past two years. Although he is not saving money on seed, he expects other
producers are. Kruise advises looking closely at yield maps. “Where is my most profitable acres of that field versus where is the least profitable?” he asked. Then you can run the right prescription for your seed and fertilizer. Be sure to look at your return on investment on a zone basis, not across your whole operation. When implementing precision agronomy, producers recommended working closely with an agronomist. Many cooperatives have precision agronomy services. “I don’t remember farming without these guys,” said Lahr of his precision agronomists from Centrol Crop Consulting. Lahr’s agronomist scouts his fields See PRECISION AG, pg. 22
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I can’t say we saved a lot of money on fertilizer, but we sure spent it in better places. We started spending our money where it could bring the most return. That was the biggest advantage. — Kevin Lahr
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By MARIE WOOD Family Farms near The Land Associate Editor Albert Lea, particiMANKATO, Minn. — The 2017 pated with his agronoAgStar Technoledge Conference, held mist Kevin Kruise, in Mankato on Jan. 19, attracted who oversees Central roughly 100 producers who previewed Advantage at Central the future of agriculture technology Farm Service. Kruise and learned how to better use the tools helps producers coland data they already have. lect and organize data Kevin Lahr make more Farmers learned about drones, t o autonomous tractors, precision agron- informed decisions. omy, crop modeling, precision fertilizaWhile many farmers in attendance tion and data analysis. already have variable rate planters “It’s exciting to see what’s coming and combines with yield monitors, and the speed of the technology these multiple layers of data have been days on everything. It will happen and added to the equation: soil fertility, we have to not be intimidated by it,” weather, past production, grid maps said Lynn Becker, who farms near and digital maps identifying terrain, Fairmont and operates sow farms in drainage, tiling and contour lines. the Pipestone System. Variable rate planting and fertilizing Over lunch, producers should begin by testing talked and learned You can’t ignore it your soil fertility, said from each other. Pat (technology). It’s Poppel. By planting at Barnett and his dad, here to increase variable rates, farmers Don Barnett, farm corn productivity and increase or reduce seed and beans near protect your bot- populations based on Kilkenny. A farmer at tom line. Better yields and fertility. In the table asked Pat if it order to get your varipay attention. was easy to convince able rate prescription his dad to use new tech— Dan Rynda correct, fertility has to nology. The answer was be correct. He also does yes. nitrate testing. Poppel uses his data to “We knew we had to get into it to determine his phosphorus, potassium keep up with the times,” said Don. and nitrogen inputs. Since the Barnetts also run an excaWhere do you start? Poppel recomvating company, Dan Rynda manages mends grid sampling, which is soil the farm. sampling on areas within fields. “You can’t ignore it. It’s here to Kevin Lahr, who farms near Sauk increase productivity and protect your Centre, has been using precision bottom line,” said Rynda. “Better pay agronomy since 1996. Lahr explained attention.” that grid sampling allows you to see which areas of the field have the best Precision agronomy Precision agronomy is defined as yield. Then seeds and fertilizer can be managing crop inputs (seed, fertilizer, used in varying rates. The first time pesticides) on a site-specific basis to we wrote our prescriptions, said Lahr, increase profits, reduce waste and we thought we’d be good for four years. maintain environmental quality. In However, data is not static. the Precision Agronomy Panel, produc“We used those prescriptions for one ers and their agronomists discussed year,” said Lahr. “It was the best decihow they have adopted the practice in sion we could make with the informatheir operations. tion we had at the time.” Kevin Poppel, president of Poppel
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Precision ag can manage, not control, yield variability PRECISION AG, from pg. 21 every week. Lahr makes decisions based on his agronomist’s recommendations on what to spray and when to spray throughout the growing season. Centrol created zones, fertility maps, variable rate seeding and fertilizer prescriptions. Lahr also appreciates Centrol’s unbiased Kevin Kruise view of seeds. “We put a very high value on the relationships we developed over the years with our production partners,” said Lahr. Above all, Poppel said you need to understand what your biggest limiting factor is so you can address it with trusted advisors. For instance, he is considering buying a multi-hybrid planter that can plant different seed hybrids based on field conditions. His next step is to sit down with his agronomist, seed supplier and banker. In addition, knowing your cost of production is a must. Before investing in a technology, your agronomist can look at data to see how it can work in your operation or make a projection if data is not available. Once you implement the technology, build learning blocks and prove that it makes sense, advised Poppel. “If it doesn’t make sense … You need to fail fast. If it isn’t working, quit doing it because it’s probably
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My goal is to make money on that field, not raise bushels. I’m probably OK with 165 bushels on that land as long as I manage my inputs differently. — Kevin Poppel costing you money,” he said. Bottom line Ken Franzky, Centrol Crop Consulting agronomy services manager, recalled looking at yield maps in 1985 with the goal to paint the yield map all the same color of 200-plus bushel corn. Franzky realized that he cannot control variability, only manage it. “I expect to see a range of colors.” said Franzky. “The goal is to make the poorest areas better and the best areas better and everything in between.” On a poor-producing field, Poppel looks at how profitable he can be on that field. “My goal is to make money on that field, not raise bushels. I’m probably OK with 165 bushels on that land as long as I manage my inputs differently,” said Poppel. As you adopt precision agronomy, Kruise tells producers to define goals and look at variability, land,
equipment and past production. “Whether it’s a 100-acre farmer or 10,000 acre farmer plus, I think they have the ability to use precision agronomy on their farm to make them money, or save them money and increase yield.” he said. Many farmers question whether technology has made their life easiKevin Poppel er or more complicated, but they all know it’s here to stay. “The days of hitting the easy button for our farming operations are over,” said Poppel. “Don’t be afraid. Just because we have three-plus-dollar corn and say ‘I gotta sit on the sidelines for a while.’” The bottom line, said Poppel, is that producers who want to remain competitive can’t let technology pass them by. v
Tackle cover crop challenge Farmers are gaining confidence in using cover crops more each year. Whether used for soil erosion, capturing nutrients, breaking disease cycles, improving soil health, adding organic matter, or any one of the many other benefits — cover crops can be beneficial. However, challenges exist. Upcoming workshops in St. Charles, Minn. on Feb. 28 and in Owatonna, Minn. on March 2 will address some of these challenges, including; residual herbicide effects, cover crop establishment and the use of interseeding, and managing manure application timing. University of Minnesota Extension will be presenting at these workshops. This program will be held at the St. Charles City Hall on Feb. 28. The same program will be at the Steele County Community Center in Owatonna on March 2. Both programs are 1-4 p.m. There is no fee or pre-registration for this program. Contact Jake Overgaard, Winona County Extension, with any questions at over028@umn.edu or (507) 457-6440. This article was submitted by Jake Overgaard, University of Minnesota Extension, Winona County Extension. v
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pintos and blacks; dark red kidneys about $1 to $1.10 per pound. Destree continues to be very positive about organic crop production, primarily because it is such a consumer-driven industry. He recalled, “Back in the startup days of the 1980s, industry people were telling us 15 percent growth per year is what we should expect. We’re still hearing 15 percent growth projections. Right now we’re over a $48 billion industry.” Organic agriculture may be good for the soil. An analysis of 74 studies of the soils in fields under organic or conventional farming practices found that over time, the carbon content in the organic fields significantly increased. This conclusion means organic agriculture results in a richer, more productive soil with plenty of humus. Reginald Destree can be reached at reggieveg@gmail.com. v
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industry is advising a wannabe organic grower that he or she may be facing too many challenges. “You’ve got to be focused on the commitment to organic,” Destree stressed. “It’s not a matter of going out there for the money. You go out there with a lifestyle committed to being an organic producer.” Having a market agreement is vital before planting your first organic seeds. Most organic crops are contracted and growers generally have marketing agreements for each crop. At the Minnesota Organic Conference, growers could visit various exhibitors to get 2017 contract prices on soybeans, corn, milk and more. For 2017, $7.50 per bushel was the talk for corn; soybeans $20 a bushel. Soybeans with clear hilums could be a couple of dollars per bushel more. And for the edible beans, anywhere from 75 cents to 80 cents for
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Destree said at this time, there is nothing available in terms of chemical control at least not with lasting results. He did some work with a high-pH product in the East Grand Forks area this past season. “Our goal was to get rid of some thistles, which we did, but eventually they grew back. We used an alkali product. Right now, this is a non-listed product. I used it as a blend with other products. When you have weed problems, it’s generally a manganese deficiency in about 40 percent of the weeds. It’s also a boron deficiency; so I blend these various elements together and then customize the mix,” he explained. Destree noted the alkali soils and alkali waters of northern Minnesota contrasted with the higher pH soils of southern Minnesota, generally about 7.5 and 6.8 of the waters. “So in southern Minnesota, I’m testing with an acid-based product for organic weed control,” said Destree. “This mixture kills giant ragweed. But the problem is, giant ragweed springs up again about two weeks later. We’ve got branded chemicals that no longer kill giant ragweed; but this organic chemical in the form of an acid literally fries the ragweed, burning it right to the ground.” This suggests repeat applications, said Destree, but because giant ragweed is generally a 1 or 2-acre problem, in a larger field, additional spot treatments should not be an issue. Probably the most difficult challenge in being a consultant in this growing
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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Being a pioneer in organic agriculture was lonely work for Reginald Destree who has logged 35 years as an organic farmer. Today he is a consultant in organic crop production and The Land caught up with him at the Minnesota Organic Conference, held Jan. 12-13 in St. Cloud. “I had to learn on my own,” he said. “We simply didn’t have the educational environment on the do’s and don’t’s like we have today. The need for consulting was very evident. So that was my next endeavor and here we are.” Destree currently works for the Madison, Wis., firm, Organic Marketing Inc. “I’ve always got people wanting help on how to transition into organic and how to do organic once certified,” he said. As a consultant, Destree is most often asked, “How do we get rid of weeds?” As you might expect, there is no one answer. “I’ve got a combination of items and usually talk about the top ten things,” Destree explained. “It starts with soil nutrition and the management of nutrients in the soil. Then I talk mechanical weed control systems including cultivation, flaming, several minimum tillage tools such as tine weeders, drags, etc., depending upon what you have for soil types. Today, many growers now have GPS systems which permits working within one-and-a-half inches of the rows. That absolutely helps.”
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MCIA focuses on certified, improved seed quality By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Born into a humble family in central Pakistan, Fawad Shah is now an integral part of the U.S. seed industry. In 2015, Shah Fawad Shah became president and CEO of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association. He shared a few moments of his time with The Land at the Minnesota Organic Conference, held Jan. 12-13, in St. Cloud. Q: Tell us a bit of the current status of agriculture in Pakistan. Shah: Pakistan’s economy is based on agriculture. Pakistan is one of the world’s largest producers and suppliers of cotton, sugar cane, rice, wheat, chickpea, mango, date palm, citrus, apricot and milk. There is also strong vegetable production. Q: Is your homeland also into agricultural exports? Shah: Yes. However, there are several limiting factors right now. Small land holdings, lesser yields due to seed quality issues and limited irrigation water are restraining outputs. Lack of mechanization, inadequate rural infrastructure and poor policy alignment are other challenges for Pakistan farmers. Q: When did you become president of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association? Shah: I started my role with MCIA on June 1, 2015. As many of your farmers know, MCIA is the exclusive marketing agent of new and improved crop varieties developed by the University of Minnesota. MCIA collaborates with
I think from the get-go, the education and outreach about non-GMO concept was not well planned and executed. — Fawad Shah the College of Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences and the Office for Technology Commercialization at the University of Minnesota. MCIA also has a very vibrant organic program. And we work with the Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on several programs. In the MnDOT program for example, we are the certifying body for sod mixtures and administer MnDOT seed vendors program that markets seed to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for new and revitalized highway projects. Q: What is your specific objective with MCIA? Shah: To expand what we already have in place. MCIA has been on the scene since 1903, so certified and improved seed quality has always been a priority. We want to be the thirdparty service organization for Minnesota, perhaps even outside Minnesota. MCIA strives to cater programs that help its customers gain market share and profits. Q: What do you see as your accomplishments to date?
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Shah: We re-opened the seed testing laboratory that had been shut down for about eight years. This facility is at our St. Paul headquarters. Plus, about a year ago, we started a Non-GMO Grain Traceability program which helps fulfill customer requirements in both foreign and domestic markets. We verify the non-GMO grain status from production to the final seeds. Working with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, we issue certificates of compliance after process verified requirements are met. MDA then issues certificates of compliance, a government-issued document, after verifying product met program requirements, so the foreign buyer can have both MCIA and MDA verification. Q: Do you contemplate an easing of regulatory issues on non-GMO seeds into the marketplace? Shah: With the new administration, I think we may see some lessening of federal regulations. But from my viewpoint, I don’t believe these regulations are hindering marketing. I believe customer perceptions are more the issue, particularly in the case of GMO. I think from the get-go, the education and outreach about non-GMO concept was not well planned and executed. In addition, certain countries play protectionism that have hindered GMO acceptance. Q: What is the current status of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association? Shah: We have over 500 members. Our membership fee is small so that is not a major revenue source. But because MCIA is a service organization to the entire seed industry, we make the bulk of our funding from service charges for the many field inspections and various certification services including seed and organic, plus third party audit services. n Shah hesitated to project what percent of all Minnesota crops are pro-
duced with certified seed origins because there are also several sources of non-certified seed production within the state. But in 2015, a record number 294,000 acres of certified seed acres were inspected and verified through the MCIA program. This covers corn, soybeans, wheat and other small grains, plus the turf species such as rye grass. “In 2016, we expected our acres would be the norm which has been about 225,000 acres,” Shah said, “but we did 284,000 acres. So again, a very strong year.” Because yields were very strong for virtually all certified seed producers last year, Shah thinks acres could be down for 2017. He did suggest however, that industrial hemp might be the newest entry into the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association portfolio. “Currently, MDA is administering an industrial hemp pilot project,” Shah said. “At a Jan. 5 meeting, our MCIA Standards Committee recommended seed certification standards to the board. Because it is a regulated crop, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is running a pilot project and their decisions will determine if 2017 will be the first season of a limited amount of industrial hemp for the MCIA certification program.” Shah earned a master’s degree in plant breeding from the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad, Pakistan. He received his doctorate in agronomy from the seed technology program of Mississippi State University. His ongoing professional ambition is the development of partnerships to promote agriculture in his homeland and other regions. Developing more robust and appropriate seed systems within these environments is his solution. “This can be accomplished through public-private partnerships, with both local and foreign experts on the ground to help educate and implement a sound seed system,” said Shah. For more information, visit www. mncia.org. v
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Keep cold cattle comfy tion, a good coat, and dry conditions, cattle can stay comfortable to fairly low temperatures. The elements, especially wind and rain or snow, are what make cattle uncomfortable. Providing them with shelter from the elements is one way to help combat cold stress. A wind break is one simple solution. Providing a roof overhead is ideal. The other major management tip for cold stress is focusing on nutrition. Cold stress increases maintenance energy requirements but does not impact protein, mineral or vitamin requirements. The general rule of thumb is to increase the energy density of the ration by 1 percent for each degree below the lower critical temperature. One of the ways that cattle respond to cold stress is by increasing voluntary feed intake. To support this, make sure water is available, make sure enough feed is available, and make any diet changes incrementally. This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension. v
a small grain in your rotation. Also, that small grain enhances production of both your corn and soybeans. “Farmers don’t get excited, however, because at this stage there isn’t much market. Catching on now is a fall seeding of rye, then go with corn or soybeans. I think oats can do as well as organic wheat yields. Both crops need more price bonus however.” For 2017 crops, Klecker doesn’t see price recovery. Staying competitive in the world market is a factor, plus U.S. stocks are still huge. “We need to move these stored corn and soybeans into the market and take the money to the bank,” he said. “You can’t just hang on to the crop going into this new season.” To learn more about SunOpta, visit www.sunopta.com. v
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frequent complaint, and that’s usually because of more weeds. “Going organic is more work,” Klecker said. “It means getting the cultivator out again. The non-organic guys simply rely on chemicals. Many farmers still have their cultivator sitting in the shed, or in their outdoor shelter. I talked to a fairly large customer just this week and he said they have 10 cultivators sitting in their sheds … but they have different cultivators for different applications.” SunOpta’s Hope elevator handles only corn and soybeans. Sunflowers are a northwest Minnesota and Dakotas crop. There are two other SunOpta Minnesota facilities in Moorhead and Breckenridge. “But we’re constantly looking for oats, wheat or another small grain that will fit into that rotation,” said Klecker. “Why? Because to be certified you need
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our business,” added Klecker. Klecker acknowledges that consumers greatly impact food trends. “I firmly believe the consumer is leading the charge for certified organic and non-GMO foods. That shows up in our own business,” he said. “We are now doing business with several major food manufacturers, and we’re constantly searching for more. At this stage, we specialize only in non-GMO corn and beans; but if we come across demand for organic oats or wheat we’ll be all over it.” Markets Reflecting on tight margins and red ink in commodities, Klecker noted certified organic farmers are happy these days. “Because they did have black ink on their balance sheets,” Klecker said. “The non-organic farmers saw little black ink except some on soybeans.” He said the mid-January cash price on soybeans was slightly over $9 at local elevators; but the organics were $17. So with those price bonuses, why aren’t more farmers getting into organics? Klecker said yield drag is the most
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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. CLOUD, Minn. — LaVerne Klecker is optimistic about finding buyers for any organic grains brought to his small town of Hope, where he is the LaVerne grain manager for Klecker SunOpta. The Hope location is the head office for the company’s grain processing, sourcing and supply. SunOpta was a sponsor of the Minnesota Organic Conference in St. Cloud, held Jan. 12-13. As a certified organic grain buyer, SunOpta plays a key role in the Minnesota organic farming community. For many organic farmers, SunOpta guides their ambitions. This past fall, the Hope facility began handling only certified organic and non-GMO corn and soybeans that are verified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Processed Verified Program, better known as PVP. “Plus, we are USDA process verified for non-GMO. That’s been a positive in
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Agricultural trade with Cuba may open up small market By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Fernando Funes-Monzote, 26 years old, was the keynote speaker at the Minnesota Organic Conference, Jan. 12-13, in St. Cloud. Funes-Monzote gave his audience a vivid picture of Cuban agriculture today, and more importantly, tomorrow. He told about transforming an abandoned 20-acre farm outside Havana into a productive and sustainable system. With few resources and using organic methods, Funes-Monzote and his 16 people are developing local markets and using agritourism to reinvent Cuban agriculture. A major sponsor in bringing Fernando to the conference was the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson. The Land spoke with Frederickson about Funes-Monzote’s presentation and his inside look at what’s happening to a neighbor. Q: I understand you are the only state department of agriculture that sponsors an organic farming conference. Why is that? Frederickson: Because some of my own staff people, who early on in this organic farming excitement, thought we should sponsor an event for both organic farmers and those wannabes to sit down and exchange ideas and helpfulness. Plus, our state Legislature has always been kind to let us do these exploratory events. That’s exactly how we were able to sponsor Fernando to come to our event. He has a Ph.D. Education is free in Cuba. But he learned about sustainable ag and organic farming and wanted to put it to work. They’ve been at it for five years and it’s working so very well. After viewing Fernando and his team in Cuba, it seemed there might be things we could learn by bringing him to Minnesota
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and our organic farming conference. He shared that two-year (1990-91) struggle when the Soviet Union just shut down their cooperation with Cuba. People literally were starving. Fernando is training his people to organize and work with each other so they can feed their own people. That makes a lot of sense. It’s somewhat reminiscent of the establishment of the extension service across rural America which became the resource service for a better agriculture. Q: Are we sensing a new relationship between America and Cuba, particularly as it relates to agriculture? Frederickson: Yes, I think so; but we need to remember that Cuba’s 11 million people are twice the population of Minnesota. So, at best, we could probably only expect a small market for Minnesota ag products. You will see things develop rather quickly if that embargo were to be lifted. But maybe it needs to develop slowly. I have only been to Cuba once, but I don’t know if the economy of Cuba can handle an immediate infusion of goods and services from America. It’s been 55 years since the revolution in Cuba. You and I remember it well … 1959 was when it happened. So listening to Fernando today, we need to realize the Cuban people want to feed themselves first and foremost. But they also want higher proteins in their feeds and grains. At this date, they
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can’t produce the higher protein grains that we do. So I think we will soon recapture some of that market we lost 55 years ago when Fidel Castro took over their country. Q: Do you think President Trump might act fairly quickly on this Cuban embargo? Frederickson: Your guess is as good as mine. First, I’d like to see him name our next Secretary of Agriculture (Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue was announced for confirmation on Jan. 19). Then I think we should move forward with new trade and assistance programs for Cuban agriculture. We absolutely need to have that trade segment in our economy, so I’m hoping our new president will be understanding. We in agriculture have food, we have feed, we have fuel; but we need that fourth leg — exports. Q: With lots of new faces in the Minnesota State Legislature, do you see any hang-ups? Will property tax be properly addressed? Frederickson: I think property taxes will be addressed. It was part of the 2016 package until it got vetoed because it got stuck in with several other provisions that didn’t sit well with the governor. … A significant majority of districts in Minnesota will benefit from that 40 percent reduction of the levy referendum. That’s a big deal. I’m an old school board member from the Kerkhoven-MurdockSunburg district. I understand how we can help schools by offsetting some of the costs of publication education. I understand something like 270 of the 340 public school districts in Minnesota would be affected. That’s a big chunk. So many schools have asked for levies simply because school facilities have to be maintained. Yet they’re trying to accommodate new students, and often more students. They want better classrooms, better teaching equipment, and yes, better basketball and football facilities too. Q: Could industrial hemp become a common crop on the Minnesota landscape? Frederickson: Yes, I think it will. It’s a federal government-regulated crop, so therein lies the destiny. Perhaps the concerns are dubious. I’m told you’d have to smoke a couple acres of this food grade hemp to get high. The issue for us is alternative crops. Soybeans once were an alternative crop. Last year we had seven demonstration plots. This is a perennial crop. This year there will be a few more pilot projects. But because this is a federally-regulated process, it will take time. And to grow the industry, you need the processing facilities to make it useable. And of course there has to be a marketing structure. If this evolves, I would think this is textbook perfect to be built around a cooperative marketing structure which continues to be the marketing connection for the bulk of Minnesota field crops. Q: You’re 73 years old in March. Are you in this department forever? Frederickson: Health permitting, I’m going to stay until the governor sends me home or until we both retire. And that looks certain after this term expires. The reality is that it’s time to get out of the way. v
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Q: As you look at 2017, what crop appears to be the better break-even choice? Brian: A lot of people today believe soybeans will be the choice. But the problem is, many haven’t priced any of their crop and they don’t know what their yields will be. They’ve got most of last year’s production still in their bins. Last year, it didn’t look like any crop would be profitable. Yet all of a sudden, many growers had 50 more bushels of corn and 20 more bushels of soybeans per acre and they realized they did make some money. When you start a manufacturing plant, you know what’s going to come out the other end. When we start this farming factory each spring, we really don’t know if we’ll have record yields or the poorest yields. We simply don’t know what Mother Nature is going to deliver. But don’t be bashful about forward pricing some of your crop when the market bumps up. Last week soybeans, for example, had a 50-cent boost. Selling some beans might have been good. Q: Looking over this huge audience today,
one can see lots of younger farmers, but still mostly older farmers? Brian: A few years back, I might have expected more younger farmers in our workshops. But it doesn’t seem to be happening. Dads, even granddads are showing up too. Partly it’s the simple fact that bankers are getting leery about loans to younger farmers, unless co-signed by a well-endowed dad or granddad, or father-on-law. Take a look at the average age of U.S. farmers and it’s actually a notch higher than 10 years ago. Thanks to this huge shift to precision farming technology, farming is simply an easier task. The older guys are staying at it even though they may have to attend more workshops to gather the same new learning. We in this commercial world of agriculture very much want to help all farmers. Q: How do you guys maintain your energy? Your workshops are non-stop. Are you slowing down? Brian: After a day like today, I’ll be exhausted for a little while. But you quickly go right back at it. Plus, it’s fun too. We wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t fun and profitable both for our farmer audience and for Hefty Seeds. When you’re passionate about what you are doing, you always find the energy. I’m super excited about this huge turnout today. n Next, the Hefty Brothers will be holding soil clinics across the Midwest and even a quick trip to Mesa, Ariz., for the snow birds. In addition to operating Hefty Seed Company and traveling the country meeting farmers, Brian and Darren Hefty can be heard on Ag PhD radio and TV programs. Their broadcasting career began with a television show with their father, Ron Hefty, in 1998. AG PhD radio airs on 30 stations in six states. On Sirius XM channel 147, the Hefty brothers have a onehour format and welcome live phone calls. This show features industry experts, agronomists, academic researchers and yield champions across America. For the schedule of upcoming soil clinics, visit www. agphd.com and choose events. v
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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — On Jan. 16, about 720 farmers filled the convention center at Prairie’s Edge Casino in Granite Falls for the Ag PhD Winter Workshop hosted by brothers Darren and Brian Hefty of Hefty Seed Company, headquar- Brian Hefty tered in Baltic, S.D. While the free lunch was great, Darren and Brian Hefty’s dual presentation was the real meat and potatoes. They offered big screen visuals and a 66-page take-home handout that was the full meal deal on how to maximize production while controlling input costs for the 2017 crop year. “When we have a group like today and we can make a difference on their farms this year, that’s what we are all about,” said Brian. Q: Why do you attract tremendous turnouts at your agronomy workshops? Brian: We have great attendance at our events. I think it all ties together. We do a lot of stuff on TV and radio. We offer a dozen different mobile apps on a variety of farming topics. And because of the constant introduction of new products for agriculture, farmers have endless questions. Hopefully we give people a good experience when they come to our workshops. Whenever you attend one of our workshops, you go home with a new book about information about crop production. Learning a little bit more about agronomy both in terms of higher yields and better profitability is our goal. Q: You talked about boosting yields while cutting input costs. Are cutbacks in chemical and seed costs part of the answer? Brian: Sure, cutting costs is part of this economic challenge; but a better focus is, how do we get the best return for whatever dollar we’re going to spend? Today with generics now into the mainstream, you certainly can cut costs with similar chemistry of the branded products. It simply means switching products. There are so many generics and name-brand products that are combinations of old stuff. Plus, many companies are now offering rebate programs especially if you are into multiple applications of the same product. Q: Are rebates suggesting the major players are feeling the heat of competition? Brian: You’ve got to remember the big companies invest millions right back into research and development. Many aren’t paying dividends or issuing additional stocks. Their margins mostly go right back into more R&D. Their future is new innovations. A new product doesn’t have the shelf life it used to simply because R&D is generating so many new products. A new product means new profits. Often what they do is tie their old chemistry in with the new things and rebate it back to the farmer. This adds another arm into their total product listing.
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Don’t be a heel: Lions Clubs want your old shoes By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer OLIVIA, Minn. — Soles4Souls is underway by Lions Clubs across Minnesota and Iowa. As the name implies, the Lions are gathering used shoes to donate to needy people, especially kids, around the world. “We are told there are 46.5 million people living in poverty in the United States and 16.1 million of these are children. These folks need your shoes,” said Rich Haugen, Olivia Lions Club president. Lions Club members are creative when they set their minds to community projects. Lions across Minnesota and Iowa are placing “Drop Your Shoes Here” boxes in their hometowns. The Olivia Lions, for example, have drop-off boxes at Dirks Furniture, Olivia Hardware, Page Snyder and Olivia Drug Stores, City Limits hair salon, two churches, the Renville County Hospital, even the Olivia liquor store. At Olivia Corn Capital Days last July, drop boxes were strategically Photo by Dick Hagen positioned adjacent to the free sweet Craig Schellberg of the Spicer Lions Club and Laurie Diekman of the Clara City corn stand. Lions Club were thrilled to send a trailer full of shoes to Sheldon, Iowa. “We got the word out. About 3,000 people show up for this event. We collected over 300 pair of shoes! Most of us have a collection of used shoes. This project lets you clean out your closets and help others in the process,” explained Olivia Lion Dr. Paul Buhr. Laurie Diekman, of Clara City Lions Club, is the District 5M4 coordinator for this project. She first heard about the idea three years ago from a Hoffman, Minn., Lions Club member. Related Diekman, “I thought, hmmm … we could do that.” And so the spark was ignited. Her Clara City Club gave it a go and since then, she’s been speaking about Soles4Souls at various Lions Club meetings. And she admits, “I’ve been amazed at the positive pickup on this project.” Clara City Lions Club gathered 750 pair of shoes during its first year, 2013. In 2014, they collected 2,112 pair. Last year they linked up with thrift stores to gather the stores’ shoes that weren’t selling. So in 2015, the numbers soared April 6, 2017 to over 10,000 pair. Mankato, MN “As we network with more and more
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Lion Clubs and area outlet stores, such as thrift stores, we know these numbers will keep growing,” reported Diekman. As a special “We Can Do It” event for the Lions Midwinter Conference in Willmar this January, 8,023 pairs of shoes were brought in from 20 Lions Clubs! “We were hoping for at least 5,000 pairs of shoes. It’s just great how Lions and communities are jumping into the project,” said Craig Schellberg of the Spicer Sun Rise Lions and project cochair with Diekman. Diekman said Soles4Souls has now distributed shoes into 117 different countries as well as needy U.S. locations. About 40 percent of the shoes are targeted for foreign countries. Distribution Shoes are packaged into boxes holding 20-24 pair. Boxes are then delivered to Sheldon, Iowa, for further distribution. To boost activity, a receipt is sent to each contributing Lions Club indicating the exact number of shoes and delivery date. “Because everyone deserves a good pair of shoes, we think people will be very generous about this project,” said Paul Buhr. On Nov. 28, Paul and Carole Buhr pulled out of Olivia with an enclosed trailer containing 1,169 pairs of shoes, heading for Sheldon, Iowa. With unloading assistance, the Buhrs were on the road back home again in two hours. “What a great experience,” Paul said. “The crew at Sheldon told us thousands of shoes come in weekly. The boxes get reloaded into shipping containers which are trucked to New Jersey and then loaded into cargo ships for delivery to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and especially Haiti which has suffered severe hurricane damage leaving thousands homeless.” “We were told several thousand shoes also get transported to various welfare agencies in America. So our Olivia residents were also providing foot comfort to kids and adults in the United States too. You just get a good feeling when you realize the good will of this simple project,” said Carole. v
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Brazilian tours ag companies, learns global economics corn and soybeans. So lots of help for me,” he said. Baumgarten plans to do engineering work in Brazil after he completes his internship here. His economics degree may not be part of this engineering work, but he says it should help him better understand the world. “After coming here to SDSU, I can see how my two majors combine to enhance value to a potential employer. I didn’t realize until I came here I can work in marketing, hedging and logistics. This simulated grain exchange facility at SDSU is a terrific learning center,” he said. “When I learn about trading basis when marketing beets, you also think about logistic and product engineering. And then of course, marketing and economics wrap up the entire education package.”
Sugar cane Sugar cane is a major crop of Brazil and sugar cane ethanol has become a huge crop in Brazil, especially in recent times when ethanol has become a leading product of the industry. Brazil currently has a 27 percent blend level so every gallon of gas contains 27 percent sugar cane ethanol. In his small state, roughly 22 million metric tons of sugar cane production is processed each season from 34,000 hectares (850,000 acres). Worldwide, Brazil is the biggest producer of ethanol. From Alagoas, Baumgarten estimates 70 percent of their total sugar and ethanol production is exported. Russia is the biggest buyer of both products, but the United States also purchases both Brazilian sugar and ethanol, he noted. “But because ethanol is 30 percent less efficient than gasoline, ethanol fuels need to be 30 percent See BAUMGARTEN, pg. 30 cheaper to be cost effective for the consumer,” Baumgarten explained. “So our ethanol industry is ABU 14000# GVW suffering financially right now, especially with
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cheaper oil prices around the world. Input costs keep increasing. Yes, I am learning that production costs for corn here in America are considerably higher than our costs to grow sugar cane.” The sugar processing plants make brown sugar. “We make good use of the biomass residue. We use it as energy to power our sugar plants. So our sugar plants are self-sufficient and don’t contribute any greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This is clean energy,” said Baumgarten. Culture trip “America is a country of significant contrasts,” said Baumgarten. “You have your major cities on both coastal areas with populations in the millions; you have your town of Olivia with 2,500 people; and Brookings with 20,000 or so. Yet the infrastructure in your towns and cities is so complete.” His home state of Alagoas, Brazil, has 2.5 million people. The capitol is 1.2 million, but there is not much connection for health care and services outside of major cities. “In the rural areas, the richer people are the land owners … many of which don’t live on their land. They hire people to run their farms, take care of their livestock. The land owner just shows up occasionally to see how things are going. So there is little economic growth amongst the poorer, working class because their only opportunity is where they already are,” Baumgarten said. He observed that the money in the United States seems to be more evenly distributed. He noted that
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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer OLIVIA, Minn. — His home is Maceio, Brazil, just three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. Yet Matheus Baumgarten enjoyed a sixday holiday stay in Olivia with Pam Dettman and John Dotson. He’s currently doing a graduate internship Matheus at South Dakota State University- Baumgarten Brookings. His tour included a day of ag business visits with Mike Schjenken of the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative; Jeff Boersma at 212 Seed & Ag at Bird Island; Craig Hebrink, president of Co-op Country Farmers Elevator at Renville; and Jerry Frank, president of Home Town Bank, Olivia. The day began with the coffee crew at Olivia’s Chatter Box Café. “I must say, that morning crew is a chatty bunch. But does anyone listen?” said Baumgarten after the “intelligence briefing.” Baumgarten’s graduate thesis is titled: “Risk hedge analysis of commodity freight cost: Case study of Alagoas sugar maritime freight.” Alagoas, his home state, has a shipping port and the thesis relates to freight costs for both brown sugar and ethanol to foreign ports, including the United States. He’s from a sugar cane production area of Brazil where cane is the number-one gross income generator. Sugar cane is a plant harvested every six to seven years. Baumgarten speaks Portuguese, the native tongue of Brazil, and English. “Weather is basically the same year-round because we’re just a hundred miles south of the equator,” Baumgarten said. “Summer temps are in the 90s; winter it drops to the 70s. Comfortable temperatures since we don’t get sticky hot like in the rain forests which get daily rains. Our winds are mostly gentle.” Not so during his visit in Olivia with wind gusts up to 55 mph. “Favorite hangout with my friends is the beach and 90 degree temps,” he said. “So suddenly experiencing minus 32 degree wind chill and 10 below zero temps was a bit of a challenge.” Education His university education in Brazil concentrated on economics and production engineering. Baumgarten is enjoying the culture of the SDSU campus. Having grown up playing soccer, he is impressed by the new SDSU football stadium. On his first day in the department of economics, a professor invited him to sit in with an investment club. Club members were international including students from China and Ghana. The U.S. students extended their hospitality by offering him rides to stores. “Also, they helped me access computers and programs about your economic and marketing systems, especially in your basic commodities such as wheat,
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Iowa ag secretary reviews key issues from 2016 DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recently highlighted some of the top ag issues in Iowa in 2016. “Iowa farmers saw record production for both corn and soybeans again in 2016. However, low prices are making profitability a real challenge on both the crop and livestock side. Despite the economic challenges, farmers are by nature optimistic and we continue to see investments in the future and new and innovative technologies that will allow them to be even more productive while also reducing environmental impact,” Northey said. Iowa corn production is forecast at 2.69 billion bushels according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Production report. This surpasses last year’s record of 2.51 billion bushels. The statewide average yield is expected to be a record setting 199.0 bushels per acre, 7.0 bushels per acre higher than the previous record that was set last year. Soybean production is forecast at 561 million bushels for Iowa. If realized, this will be the largest crop on record, 6.80 million bushels above last year’s record high. The statewide yield forecast is 59.0 bushels per acre, 2.5 bushels more than the previous record set last year. However, the significant drop in crop prices over the past few years has made it a very challenging time on the farm economically. In many cases, current prices are below the cost of production for farmers. Average statewide corn prices fell from $3.37 to $3.008 from November 2015 to November 2016. Statewide average soybean prices have recovered somewhat from $8.14 to $9.25 from November 2015 to November 2016, but in many cases are still below the cost of production.
It has also been a challenging year economically for Iowa livestock farmers. Cattle prices have continued to fall and were at $101 per hundredweight in October, down from $128 per hundredweight last year and $161 two years ago. Hog prices are also down from $55.50 in October 2015 to $41.70 in October 2016. Iowa egg production has recovered from the devastating highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak which resulted in the depopulation of more than 30 million Iowa laying hens last year. Iowa egg production in October 2016 was 1.30 billion eggs. This is up 3 percent from last month, and up 71 percent from last year, according to the latest Chickens and Eggs report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The average number of all layers on hand during October 2016 was 53.7 million, up 1 percent from last month, and up 55 percent from last year. However, egg prices have fallen dramatically, from $1.26 per dozen in October of 2015 to just $.21 per dozen in October of this year.
Midwest ‘too quiet’ for Baumgarten BAUMGARTEN, from pg. 29 the Brazil working class averages about $300 per month. “In Brazil, you mostly have to look at the three big majors for good jobs after graduation. That would be law, medical and engineering to earn the bigger salary,” he said. “People go to the bigger cities just hoping to, at least, get service jobs.” Would Baumgarten ever consider living in the Midwest?
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The tighter margins seen on the farm are starting to ripple through the economy. Land prices are down 5.9 percent over the past year. There have been several announcements of layoffs and mergers by manufacturers, machinery providers, seed companies, and other business that serve the agriculture industry. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is continuing to expand efforts to work with all Iowans to make water quality improvements. Earlier this year, Northey announced that 1,900 farmers committed $3.8 million in cost share funds to install nutrient reduction practices in 97 counties in Iowa. Eligible practices include cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using a nitrification inhibitor when applying fall fertilizer. Participants include 900 firsttime participants and more than 1,000 past users who are trying cover crops again and receive a reduced cost share rate. This article was submitted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. v
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 12:00 NOON LANESBORO LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET LANESBORO, MINNESOTA SELLING: • TWO-YEAR OLD AND YEARLING BULLS • OPEN HEIFERS • BRED HEIFERS • COWS WITH CALVES AT SIDE The Drysdale herd is one of America’s select performance programs. Year after year the bulls have excelled at the Midland Bull Test Station in Columbus, Montana. The Three Oaks $QJXV KHUG KDV RQH RI WKH ¿QHVW VHOHFW JURXSV RI $QJXV WR EH IRXQG DQ\ZKHUH 7KH IHPDOHV SURGXFH H[WUHPHO\ KHDY\ FDOYHV WKDW ZHDQ DQG WKH\ ZRQ¶W GLVDSSRLQW \RX SIRES OF CATTLE SELLING: • Musgrave Big Sky • Connealy Black Granite PVF Insight • EXAR Upshot • SAV Angus Valley )RU \RXU IUHH UHIHUHQFH VDOH ERRNOHW FRQWDFW DQ\RQH LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH 6DOH 0DQDJHUV TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660 Phone: (816) 532-0811 • Fax: (816) 532-0851 • angushall@earthlink.net www.angushall.com
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Buying & Selling Gold & Sil- FOR SALE: Hesston 1345 FOR SALE: Grain bin 36' diameter, 9 narrow rings tall, ver: Collector coins, diaHydro-swing disc-bine, 12', full floor, approx 20,000 bu monds, gold jewelry, silver excellent condition. New capacity, to be removed dollars, pocket watches, anPrague 952-212-9506 April 1st, $5,000/OBO. 641tiques, rare currency, any 330-1657 gold or silver items. 200+ Bins & Buildings 033 gold coins for sale. Will travel to buy! 34 years FOR SALE: 5� DMC air sys- Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. same retail location. 100% financing w/no liens tem, 25 HP, 3 phase w/ pipe Fairmont, MN, or red tape, call Steve at elbows, brackets, & bin Kuehl's Coins, 507-235-3886 Fairfax Ag for an appointchanger for 5 bins, excelment. 888-830-7757 lent condition. 320-766-8476
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Land For Sale in Winona Commercial/Industrial Property County For Sale XXXXHwy. 6300 Middle 14 Valley W, Lewiston, Rd., Minnesota MN City, MN
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FOR SALE: '02 Freightliner Century Class S/T, 289,000 miles, Red day cab, Cummins ISX 400STZ eng, 10spd Eaton/Fuller trans, 190" wheel base, call or text for more info or pictures, $19,300. (641) 590-1102 FOR SALE: 2000 Freightliner FLD 120, 809,000 miles, White day cab, Series 60 Detroit 12.7 L eng, 9spd Eaton trans, tandem axle, 170' wheel base, call or text for more info or pictures, $13,700. (641) 590-1102
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FOR SALE: 40' Wilson Grain Trailer, New Ag hoppers w/ new rear axle & dollies in 2012, Budd wheels, spring suspension, New Shurco Electric roll tarp & electric traps in 2016. Call or text for info or pictures, $20,500. (641) 590-1102
FOR SALE: Wilson Grain Trailer 38' Dual Ag hoppers, tandem axle , new hoppers w/ rebuilt rear axles & dollies in 2011. Spring suspension, Dayton wheels, New Shurco electric roll tarp & electric traps in 2016. Call or text for info or pictures, $17,500. (641) 590-1102 FOR SALE:Used grain bins, floors unload systems, stirators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also call for very competitive contract rates! Office hours 8am-5pm Monday – Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon or call 507-697-6133 Ask for Gary Farm Implements
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FOR SALE: '01 JD 1560, 15' no till drill, dolly wheel, new disks, very good condition. 507-427-3484 FOR SALE: '89 CIH 7110, 18.4/42 rears w/ duals, 2 hyd. remotes, 6630 hrs, nice shape. $56,500. 507-240-1082 FOR SALE: 2010 NH L190 skid loader, 425 hrs, high flow hyd., 2 spd, hyd. detach, rear weights, AC/Heat, 14x17.5 tires, $34,000. 507-317-1757
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FOR SALE: 800 gal Mueller Bulk Tank on tandem axles w/ stainless transfer pump & 2” hose. Phone 952-2129506 FOR SALE: Case IH 7120 tractor, duals, 3pt, dual PTO, 4 reverse, very good shape. 507-427-3561 FOR SALE: NH 616, 3 pt disk mower, 7' 10” cut, $4,250; NH BR780A, round baler, net & twine wrap, standard pick-up, $7,900; NH 258 rake, w/ dolly wheel, $2,250; CIH 1830 16x30 flat fold cult, $7,900; CIH 183 16x30 flat fold cult w/ long gangs, $5,900; Wilrich 20' stalk chopper, exc. cond., only 700 acres, $6,900. 320-769-2756
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FARM MACHINERY RETIREMENT AUCTION MATT MARING
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Friday, February 24, 2017 9:30 A.M.
www.maringauction.com John Deere & Steiger 4WD Tractors, John Deere MFWD Tractors, John Deere Combine & Heads, Semi Tractors & Grain Trailers, Kinze & John Deere Planters, Tillage and other Machinery, Antique Collector Tractors, Bowrider Boat
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Good clean, well maintained line of equipment, John Deere shop paperwork with most repairs. TERMS: Cash, check, all major credit cards. Photo ID required. All sales final. All items sell in as-is condition. No warranties or guarantee expressed or implied. All items must be paid for same day as auction.
United Farmers Cooperative
Main Office: Ag Service Center, 840 Pioneer Avenue • PO Box 4 • Lafayette, MN 56054-0004
Harvesting Equip
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625 Bu Unverferth Grain Wagon #630 (2011) w/ Tarp Like New. Case IH #5100 12 Ft Drill(Pull Type), Double Disk Openers, Good Cond. 319-347-6677 Let it Ring
Bulk Seed System. Holds 4 boxes, complete with 10HP Intek motor, Christianson air lock, and hose, $2,200; Mud scrapers off 9660 JD combine, $400. (320) 583-8470
FOR SALE: Fast S/S fertilizPlanting Equip 038 er tanks for inside tracks of JD 8000RT tractor, $8,500/OBO. 507-649-1888 or 2013 White Planter 16R30" 507-649-1886 8816 planter, 3 bu boxes, 500 gallon liquid fertilizer, Yetter screw adjust trash whippers, very low acres, like new, $46,000. (507)828-3330 or (507)8283330
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DMI 45.5' FIELD CULT, DMI-730 RIPPER, IHC 700 PLOW ON LAND, RITE WAY ROCK PICKER, OTHER TILLAGE MACHINERY DMI Tiger Mate II 45.5' field cult.; 4 bar harrow; DMI 730 ripper, 7 shank, lead shanks, single front disc, disc levelers; IHC 700 plow, 8x18s on-land, draw bar hitch; Rite Way RR250 rock picker, hyd. reel; 3 pt. single shank sub soiler w/mole. JOHN DEERE 450-B CRAWLER DOZER BACKHOE, CLARK 2 STAGE FORKLIFT John Deere 450-B crawler backhoe dozer, diesel, 4 sp. ropes, 6 way dozer blade, Model 9300 backhoe, 24" bucket, 15" tracks, 7,670 hours, newer steering clutches; Clark 2 stage mast forklift, 8,000 lbs., LP gas, dual front wheels, runs good, hours unknown; Westendorf 3 pt. forklift. PARKER 810 GRAIN CART, OTHER MACHINERY, FUEL CELLS, FARM RELATED ITEMS Parker 810 grain cart, corner auger, 1,000 PTO, 30.5x32 tires, roll tarp; Gas torch set; Century wire feed welder; Westfield MK 100-71 grain auger, swing hopper, 10�x71’, 540 PTO; John Deere 606 rotary mower, 3 pt., 6'; 80 gal. pickup box fuel cell w/12 volt, 13 GPM pump; Pickup tow bar; 14' flatbed w/hydraulic lift bed & gear; Honda power pressure washer 11HP; Lincoln portable welder/generator. JOHN DEERE 730 DIESEL 2 CYLINDER, FARMALL SUPER M & H TRACTORS, CASE 800 AND CASE CC TRACTOR John Deere 730 diesel, elec. start, NF, air stack, 3 pt., 15.5x38; Farmall Super M, NF, 15.5x38, 95%, new paint, new seat, runs good; Farmall H WF, 12.4x38, 97%; Case 800 tractor, Case-OMatic drive, NF, 15.5x38, Eagle 3 pt., fenders; 1937 Case CC tractor, NF, flat rear spokes, runs; John Deere 2x16s, 3 pt. plow. GMC 4X4 PICKUP, CARAVELLE FIBERGLASS BOWRIDER BOAT 2000 Caravelle 20'6" fiberglass bowrider sport boat, 5 liter Chevy inboard Merc. cruiser, 190 hours w/single axle bunk trailer w/hydraulic brakes, very clean boat package; 2000 GMC 1500 SLE 4x4 pickup, reg. cab, long box, 5.3 liter V8, auto PW/PL, 235,200 miles. IH 9200 DAY CAB SEMI TRACTOR, MACK MODEL R DAY CAB SEMI TRACTOR, CORNHUSKER AND TEMPTE GRAIN TRAILER 1999 IH 9200 day cab semi, Cummins MII diesel, 10 sp., jake brake, 22.5 rubber, 542,700 miles showing, good semi; 1992 Timpte, 42'x66"x96" grain hopper trailer, super hoppers, roll tarp, 11R24.5 rubber; 1979 Mack Model R day cab semi, 10 sp., Mack ENDT676 diesel, 283 hp., 11.22.5 rubber, 515,852 miles; 1983 Cornhusker, 41'x66"x96" grain hopper trailer, roll tarp, 11R24.5 rubber. JD DISPLAYS & GLOBES JD 2600 display, SF1 AutoTrac; JD Brown box display, SF1 AutoTrac; JD 3000 globe, SF1; JD iTC globe, SF1. THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST. Go to www.maringauction.com for more photos. Live & Online Bidding at www.proxibid.com/maringauction
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www.ufcmn.com United Farmers Cooperative
(L) Lafayette 507-228-8224 or 800-642-4104 (G) Gaylord 507-237-4203 • (W) Waconia 952-442-7326
Good Selection of Used Dryers-CALL! (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L)
Feterl 12�x72’ swing hopper.............. $8,995 Westfield WR, 80x51, elec. ............... $2,995 Westfield WR, 80x31, elec. ............... $1,950 Westfield WR, 80x26, elec. ............... $1,695 Westfield, 10�x31’, J elec.................. $1,850 Hutch 8�x62�, swing hopper ............. $6,495 Hutch 10�x72’, swing hopper ............ $5,900 Sheyenne 13�x70’, swing drive, w/hanger bearing ............................ $13,900 (L) Sudenga 10�x31’, electric ................. $3,495 (L) Sudenga 10�x41’, PTO...................... $4,600 (L) Sudenga 10�x56’, electric ................. $4,995
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(L) JD 985, 49.5’, 3-bar ....................... $20,700 (L) JD 980, 44.5’, 3-bar ....................... $17,500 JD Crumbler 200, 45’ ..................... $10,500 (L) CIH 600 PTX Chisel Plow, 38’ ......... $29,800 (L) CIH 370 Disc, 28’ ........................... $31,900 (L) CIH 730B ........................................ $15,900 (L) CIH Tigermate II, 45.5’, w/bskt. ....... $34,900 (L) CIH Tigermate II, 54.5’, 4-bar .......... $29,800 JD 510, Disc Ripper, 7-Shank ......... $10,500 SKID LOADERS ............................ JD 512, 7-Shank, 2013 ................... $29,900 Gehl R220, 2spd., joystick .......(2 from) $30,900 CIH Chisel Plow, PTX300, 34’ ......... $22,800 Bobcat S750, A71PKG, 2-spd. ............... $35,950 TRACTORS .................................. Bobcat S205, A71PKG, 2-spd. ............... $25,900 Oliver Tractor 1365 .................................. $6,599 ‘13 Bobcat T750 heat/AC, 2-spd. ........... $40,900 ‘13 Bobcat S300 heat, ACS control, 2-spd. .. $25,900 CIH Tractor 8950 ................................... $56,900 ‘13 Bobcat T750, heat/AC, 2-spd., 900 hrs TMR’S......................................... ....................................................... $40,900 (W) Knight 5073, tow ............................ $17,199 Bobcat S590, heat/AC, 2-spd...(2 from) $31,900 (W) Kuhn Knight 3300 ............................. $5,200 (L) Bobcat S850, heat, A/C................... $45,900 (W) Kuhn Knight 5055 ........................... $14,900 (L) Bobcat S630, heat, 2 spd., 400 hrs. (W) Kuhn Knight 5135 ................................CALL ....................................................... $34,900 (W) ’14 Kuhn Knight RA142........................CALL (L) ’13 Bobcat S590, heat, 2-spd. ........ $31,600 (L) ’14 Bobcat S550, heat, 2-spd. ........ $29,900 SPRAYERS .................................. Bobcat 610 w/bucket ........................ $3,250 (L) Hardi 1000 gal., 60’ boom .............. $14,400 Bobcat S550 Heat, 2-spd, 300 hrs .. $31,500 (G) Century 750 gal., 60’ boom .............. $6,500 Bobcat S130 Heat, 800 hrs ............. $24,500 (L) Demco 700 gal., 66’ boom, ff ......... $14,900 (L) ’13 Gehl R220, heat, 2-spd. ............ $34,800 (L) (2) Redball 1200 gal., 90’ boom ..... $19,900 (L) Gehl V330, heat, 2-spd. .................. $33,900 (L) Redball 670, 1200 gal., 66’ boom ... $13,800 (L) ’12 Gehl 5640E, heat, AC, 2-spd. .... $28,800 (L) Top Air 800 gal., 60’ boom ............... $9,350 (W) (W) (W) (L) (L) (L)
Gehl 4240, 1100 hrs. ...................... $23,200 Gehl 4625, 1600 hrs., Sharp! .......... $11,500 NH LS150, 3200 hrs. ...................... $14,900 ’14 Mustang RT175, 500 hrs. ......... $37,900 Case 430, 2-spd. ............................ $24,900 Gehl 4640, Heat ‘07. ....................... $15,500
PLANTERS .................................. White 8186, 16R30 ............................... $37,900 White 8202, 12R30, liquid fertilizer ........ $32,500 White 8202, 12R30, liquid fertilizer ........ $32,500 White Planter 8186 16R30 ..................... $32,900 White Planter 8824 24R30 ..................... $83,900
SPREADERS ................................ COMBINES .................................. (J) H&S 430......................................... $19,800 Gleaner A75, 4WD, w/heads ................ $110,000 H&S HyPush 425, verticle beaters .. $18,950 Gleaner R62, w/heads.................................CALL H&S 270 w/end gate ......................... $9,750 Gleaner R62, w/heads............................ $39,500 (W) Kuhn Knight 1230 ............................. $9,900 (W) Kuhn Knight 8124 ........................... $18,500 MISCELLANEOUS ........................ (L) Vicon Disc Mower ........... Starting at $5,950 TILLAGE ...................................... (G) Used Grain Legs ..................................CALL Wilrich Cultivator 13Qx2, 60’ w/basket (L) Woods 20’ Chopper, 3-pt. ................. $5,950 .......................................... (2 from) $52,900 (L) EZ-Flow 300 bu. Box ......................... $1,950 (G) Wilrich 957, 9-shank ....................... $29,900 (L) Used Snowblowers ..............................CALL (L) Wilrich 957, 5-shank ....................... $16,500 (L) Tonutti 5’ Disc Mower ....................... $4,500 (L/G) (3) Wilrich 957, 7-shank ......From $20,600 (W) H&S Rake ......................................... $4,700 (L) Wilrich 513, Soil Pro, 9-24 .............. $39,600 (L) H&S Gear.......................................... $4,399 (W) Great Plains Turbo Chisel, 7- & 11-shank H&S 9-Wheel Rake ........................... $3,499 ............................................................CALL Val-Metal Model 5600 Bail Chopper ...... $13,800 (L) Great Plains Turbo Chisel, 11-shank (L) J&M 1151, scale/tarp ..................... $48,900 ....................................................... $22,800 (W) 72� Box Blade, skid steer, universal (L) Glencoe DR 8699, 7-shank ............... $6,500 attachment ........................................ $2,899 (L) Krause Dominator, 18’..................... $29,900 (W) 72� Dump Bucket, skid steer, universal (L) Krause Dominator, 18’..................... $33,900 attachment ........................................ $3,299 (L) ’11 Krause Dominator, 12’ .............. $29,900 (W) Westin 84� Snow Bucket, skid steer, universal attachment ............................ $975 (L) (2) DMI Tigermate II, 38.5’, 4-bar ... $28,900 (L) DMI Tigermate II, 42.5’, 3-bar ......... $20,600 (W) ‘80 Allied 8’ 3-pt. Single Auger Snowblower, w/hyd. chute ..................................... $1,999 (G) (2) DMI 730 Rippers ....................... $10,900 (L) (2) DMI 527 .................... Starting At $9,300 (L) Steel Tracks, Fit S850 Skid................ $3,799 (L) JD 2700, 9-24 Ripper ..................... $23,900 Hiniker 20ft 1700 4-wheel........................ $9,950 (G) JD 2700, 7-shank ........................... $23,900 Brent Box 540, 425 tires .......................... $9,900 JD 2210, 45.5’, 4-bar ..................... $38,500 Parker 838, Grain Cart ........................... $19,900
“Where Farm and Family Meet�
JOHN DEERE 8960 4WD & STEIGER ST320 TURBO TIGER II 4WD 1989 John Deere 8960 4WD, 6,271 hours, 12 speed, 520/85R42 duals; 1976 Steiger ST320 Turbo Tiger II, 6,480 hours, 903 Cummins diesel, 10/2 sp. trans., 3 hyd., 23.1x34 tires 50%. JOHN DEERE 8400 MFWD, JOHN DEERE 7800 MFWD WITH HYDRAULIC LOADER 1995 John Deere 8400 MFWD, 11,000 hours (tractor has had an underhaul on engine), 18.4x46 duals 40%, 18 ft. weights, 3 pt. Q.H., 3 hyd., 540/1000 PTO (over $4,000 spent at JD shop); 1993 John Deere 7800 MFWD, 9,560 hours, 19/7 power shift, 14.9x42 w/duals, radar, 3 pt. Q.H., 540 PTO, with hyd. loader (over $7,000 of work done at JD shop). 2006 JOHN DEERE 9760 STS REAR WHEEL ASSIST, JOHN DEERE 608C STALK MASTER CORN HEAD, JOHN DEERE 835F BEAN HEAD, HORST 35' 4-WHEEL HEAD CART 635F 2006 John Deere 9760 STS rear wheel assist, 3,241 engine/2,269 sep. hours, 520/85R/42 duals, 80%, chopper/spreader, Contour Master, bin topper, touch set, (rear wheel assist) just through JD store, new RWA $20,000 spent, full JD warranty on hydraulic system, very clean combine, SN: H09760S715702; 2009 John Deere 608C Stalk Master corn head, 8R30", chopping head, hydr. deck plates; 2006 John Deere 635F bean head, full finger auger; Horst 35' head cart 4-Wheel. KINZE 3650 PLANTER 16R30" OR 32R15", JOHN DEERE 7000 PLANTER 8R30", FRIESEN R220 SEED TENDER, DEMCO SIDEQUEST TANKS 2005 Kinze 3650 planter, 16 row 30" or 32 Row 15", liquid fert., 4 poly liquid tanks, no-till coulters, trash cleaners, thumper pump, KPM2 monitor, SN: 655295, very clean planter; John Deere 7000 planter, 8 row 30", liquid fert., 40=70 gal. poly tanks, row cleaners; Friesen 107-R220 seed tender, brush auger, 5 hp. Honda power units.
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The Madsens have leased out their crop land to a neighboring young farmer, therefore they shall sell all their clean farm machinery. AUCTION LOCATION: 37900 – 10th Ave., Dennison, MN 55018. Just east of Dennison, MN, 1 mile on Co. Rd. 9, then south on 10th Ave., first place. (Dennison, MN is just east of Northfield, MN. (RR Dennison/Northfield area) Watch for signs.
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NEW AND USED TRACTOR AMVAC SmartBox Insecticide System for 12R PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, planter. Came off JD 7300 55, 50 Series & newer tracplanter. Used 2 seasons. Intors, AC-all models, Large cludes all accessories. Inventory, We ship! Mark Over $5,000 new. Sell for Heitman Tractor Salvage $2,500. (507) 381-6488 715-673-4829
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We buy Hydrostatic & Hydraulic ReSalvage Equipment pair Repair-TroubleshootParts Available ing Sales-Design Custom Hammell Equip., Inc. hydraulic hose-making up (507)867-4910 to 2� Service calls made. STOEN'S Hydrostatic Ser036 vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N Tractors Glenwood, MN 56334 320- '11 JD 8235R, 1996 hrs, FWA, 634-4360 16spd PS, Auto Track ready, exc cond, KENT 28 Ft Discovator/Fin$124,900/OBO. 507-327-6430 isher (Series 6) w/ Rolling Basket (No Welds) Good FOR SALE: '82 JD 4640, One. MANDAKO 20 Ft Pull power shift, axle mount duType Land Roller, Hyals, 9300 hrs, well kept. 507draulic Turn. 319-347-6676 276-4768 cell or 507-375-3194 home RETIRED: 1086 IH, good cond; 8630 JD, good cond; FOR SALE: JD 8760 in very 955 CIH planter, very good good condition, $35,000. 507cond; 20' CIH 4300 no-till 318-9168 drill w/ 15� spacing; 530 DMI 5-shank ripper; 6800 FOR SALE: Steiger KM225, CIH 12 shank Consertil; 6 TW35 MFWD, 4x4 IH 4386, row JD #27 stalk chopper; 1486, 1066, JD 7000 & 7100 planters; 42' JD field cult; (3) Kill Brothers gravity 1600 chisel plow; IH 470 boxes & much more. Call disks, 18' & 21'. 320-266-6569 507-317-9593 or 507-278-3774
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ABSOLUTE – HUGE INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION TRACTORS – COMBINES – CORN-FLEX HEADS – TILLAGE – FORAGE – PLANTERS GRAIN CARTS – SPRAYERS – MOWERS – PARTS & MISC. We will sell the following pieces of inventory at absolute auction at the James River Equipment Store, Madison, South Dakota, located at 1340 John Deere Circle East Hwy 34
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND • 10:00 A.M. CST STORM DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD TRACTORS
4WD & TRACKS: ’14 JD 9560R 4x4, PS, 794 Hrs, 520/46 Triples, 5 SCV’s, Hi Flow, Loaded, Ext Warr 4-8-18 • ’12 JD 9510R 4x4, PS, 919 Hrs, 800/70R38 Dls, 5 SCV’s, Wts. • ’14 JD 9360R 4x4, PS, 843 Hrs, 520/85R46 Dls, 5 SCV’s, Loaded Up • ’08 JD 9630T 36” Tracks, 3699 Hrs, PS, Bareback, 5 SCV’s, Wts. • ’97 JD 9400 4x4, 5623 Hrs, Partial PS, 710/70R38 Dls, 4 SCV’s, Wts. • ’97 JD 9200 4x4, 6864 Hrs, 12 Speed, 18.4 x 46 Dls, PTO, 3 SCV’s, Wts. • ’14 CIH 400 Quad Trac, 889 Hrs, PS, 18” Tracks, 6 SCV’s, PTO, Pro 700 Monitor • ’11 Cat MT 765C Track, Tractor, 2400 Hrs, PS, 5 SCV’s, PTO, 25” Tracks • MFD's: ’14 JD 8310R, MFD, 1220 Hrs, IVT, ILS, Multiple PTO, 50” Rear Dls, 34” Frt Dls, 60 GPM Pump!, Loaded & Nice! • ’13 JD 8310R, 1021 Hrs, MFD, IVT, ILS, Multiple PTO, 50” Dls, 34” Frt Dls, 4 SCV’s, Wts. • ’10 JD 8270R, MFD, PS, 2374 Hrs, 4 SCV’s, 50” Dls. • ’14 JD 6210R, MFWD w/TLS, 480/80R46 Dls, AQ w/LHR 20 Spd, 580 Hrs, Warr. • ’14 JD 7210R, MFD W/LDR, PS, 1516 Hrs, 3 SCV’s, 42” Rub, Ext. Warr. • ’15 JD 6175R, MFD, 235 Hrs, 20 Speed Auto Quad w/LH, 480/80R46 Dls, 3 SCV’s, Mint! • ’15 JD 6175R, MFD, 1144 Hrs, 20 Speed Auto Quad w/LH, 480/80R46, 3 SCV’s, Ext. Warr. • ’13 JD 6150R, MFD w/LDR, 20 Speed Auto Quad w/LH, 2621 Hrs, 3 SCV’s, 42” Rub • ’16 JD 6155R, MFD, 188 Hrs, ECO 24 Spd, 3 Hyd., 480/80R42 Rub. • ’14 JD 6140M, MFD w/LDR, 24 Spd, Power Quad w/LH, 302 Hrs, 3 SCV’s, 38” Rub • ’16 JD 6130R, MFWD, 245 Hrs, 460/85R 38” Rub, AQ, 24 Spd., Warr. • ’16 JD 6130M, MFWD, 251 Hrs, 480/70R 38” Rub, AQ w/LHR 24 Spd., Warr. • ’15 JD 6120R, MFD, 186 Hrs, 20 Spd Auto Quad w/LH, 38” Rub, Premium • ’15 JD 6120R, MFD w/LDR, 133 Hrs, 20 Spd Auto Quad w/LH, 3 SCV’s, 38” Rub, Premium • ’15 JD 5115M, MFWD, 18.4x30, 8 Spd. Synchro, 3 SCV’s, 9 Hrs, New! • ’16 JD 5085E, Utility, MFWD, 18.4x30, 12 Spd, 2 SCV’s, 150 Hrs. • ’15 JD 5065E, MFWD, 16.9x28, Collarshift w/Lite, 1 SCV, Open Station, 6 Hrs, New! • ’08 JD 8230, MFD, 5766 Hrs, PS, 4 SCV’s, 380/90R50 Rub • ’95 JD 8300, MFD, 10,000 Hrs, PS, 14.9x46 Dls, 4 SCV’s • ’95 JD 8100, MFD, 9584 Hrs, PS, 18.4x46 Dls, 4 SCV’s, Wts. • ’97 JD 7810, MFD, 3301 Hrs, PS, 18.4x42 Dls, 3 SCV’s, Wts, Nice! • ’04 JD 7720, MFD, 9919 Hrs, IVT, w/LH, 18.4x42 Rub, 3 SCV’s • ’00 JD 8410T Track, 5445 Hrs, PS, 16/4 Spd., 4 SCV’s, 18” Tracks, PTO • ’08 JD 7430, MFD, 7680 Hrs, 20 Spd, PQ w/LH, 480/80R42 Dls, 3 SCV’s • ’03 JD 7320, MFD w/Miller LDR, 4198 Hrs, 16 Spd, PQ w/LH, 480/80R42, 3 SCV’s • ’90 JD 4755, MFD, 10910 Hrs, PS, Wts, 18.4x42 Dls. • ’92 JD 4560, 2WD, 480/42” Dls, QR, 6233 Hrs. • ’85 JD 4650, 2WD, 8043 Hrs, PS, 3 Hyd., 18.4x42 Dls. • 09 CIH 335 Mag., MFD, 2245 Hrs, ILS, PS, 4 SCV’s, 38” Frt Dls, 50” Rear Dls, Wts. • ’11 CIH 290 Mag., MFD, 2027 Hrs, ILS, PS, 5 SCV’s, 38” Frt Dls, 50” Rear Dls, Wt. • ’09 CIH 245 Mag., MFD, 1402 Hrs, PS, 3 SCV’s, 480/80R46 Dls. • ’07 CIH 195 Puma, MFD w/CIH LX770 LDR, 2279 Hrs, PS w/LH, 5 SCV’s, 42” Rub. • ’14 CIH 160 Puma, MFD w/CIH L765 LDR, 731 Hrs, PS w/LH, 3 SCV’s, 42” Rub. • CIH 120 Maxxum 120, MFD, 1469 Hrs, Partial PS w/LH, 4 SCV’s • CIH 8920 Mag., MFD w/Miller GL-30 LDR, 6566 Hrs, PS, 3 Hyd., 18.4x42 Rub. • ’06 Cat Challenger MT-635B, MFD, 6300 Hrs, PS, 4 SCV’s, 320/90R54 Rub • ’72 JD 4620 w/West. LDR, Synchro Trans, 2 Hyd. • COMPACTS: ’15 JD 3046R, CAH w/H160 LDR, 72” Deck, 62 Hrs, Warr. • ’15 JD 3033R w/H160 LDR, 72” Deck, 237 Hrs, Hydro, Open Station, Warr. • ’16 JD 2032R w/62” Mid Mnt Mower, 2 Hrs, New Warr. • ’16 JD 2025R w/JD D-120 LDR,4 Hrs, New Warr. • ’11 JD 1023E, MFD, Hydro, 218 Hrs. • ’15 Kubota B2650, CAB, MFD w/Kubota LA534 LDR, 60” Deck, Hydro, 3 Pt, 131 Hrs. • ’13 Kubota ZD326RP, 60” Deck, 167 Hrs, Zero Turn, Diesel
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COMBINES – HEADS
’12 JD S680 C.M., 1452/955 Hrs, 2WD, 26’ Unload, 38” Dls, 5 Spd FH, Loaded Up! • ’13 JD S670 C.M., 1933/1315 Hrs, 2WD, Loaded, 42” Dls. • ’12 JD S670, C.M., 1069/820 Hrs, 2WD, 42” Dls, Nice! • ’10 JD 9770 STS, C.M., 1947/1522 Hrs, PRWD, 650/38” Dls. • ’10 JD 9770 STS, C.M., 2460/1880 Hrs, 2WD, 650/38” Dls. • ’09 JD 9770 STS, C.M., 2247/1489 Hrs, 2WD, 20.8x42 Dls. • ’04 JD 9760 STS, LL, 3176/2200 Hrs, 2WD, 18.4x42 Dls. • ’04 JD 9660 STS, C.M., 4040/2618 Hrs 2WD, 480/80R42 Dls. • ’02 JD 9750 STS, 2WD, C.M., 3968 Hrs, Chop, 800/65R32 Singles • ’00 JD 9650 STS, C.M., 3394/2458 Hrs, 2WD, Chop, 18.4x46 Dls. • ’07 CIH 7010 Axial Flow, 3210/2525 Hrs, 2WD, Tracker, Chop, 20.8x42 Dls • ’14 JD 640 FD, 40’ • ’12 JD 640 FD, 40’ • ’09, ’08, ’06 (2)-‘05’s, ’04 JD 635 Hydra Flexes • ’08 & ’04 JD 630 Hydra Flexes • ’07 CIH 2062, 36’ Drapper • ’13 CIH 2162, 45’ Head w/Transport, Fits S Series JD • ’12 MacDon FD70 40’ Drapper • ’12, ’11 & ’10 JD 612C Corn Heads, Knife Rolls, Hyd. Decks, C.M. • ’01 JD 893 Calmer Knives, Hyd. Deck, C.M. • ’99 JD 893 Knife Rolls, Hyd. Deck, SP • ’07 CIH 2408 Knife Rolls, Hyd. Decks • ’01 Geringhoff 830, Chopping
SPRAYERS
’11 JD 4930, 2795 Hrs, 120’ Boom, 1200 Gal. SS Tank, 380/105/50 • ’10 JD 4930, 1400 Hrs, 120’ Boom, 1200 Gal. SS Tank, Hi Flow, 380/105/50, Eductor • ’13 JD 4830, 1243 Hrs, 90’ Boom, 1000 Gal. SS Tank, Ext. Warr, 380/90R46, Eductor • ’12 JD 4730, 643 Hrs, 100’ Boom, 800 Gal. SS Tank, 380/90R46 • ’08 JD 4730, 2545 Hrs, 100’ Boom, 750 Gal. SS Tank, 380/90R46 • ’04 JD 4710, 5118 Hrs, 90’ Boom, 800 Gal. SS Tank, 380/90R46, Eductor • ’14 AgChem RG900, 602 Hrs, 120’ Boom, 900 Gal. SS Tank, 380/90R46 • ’09 Ag Chem 9203 Air Dry Spread Mach., 3571 Hrs, 70’ Boom, Autosteer, 1050/50R32 • ’05 AgChem 1274, 3462 Hrs, 90’ Boom, 1200 Gal. SS Tank, 380/90R46 • ’05 Ag Chem 1064 w/New Leader L4258 Single Bin Dry Box, 3800 Hrs, 380/90R46 • ’96 AgChem 854 Rogator, 5613 Hrs, 90’ Boom, SS Tank, 380/90R46 • ’94 IHC Truck w/Dry Spread Box • Tyler-Patriot XL Sprayer, 4049 Hrs, 75’ Boom, 800 Gal. Tank, 12.4 x 38 Rub • Hardi NP1100 PT 1100 Gal. Sprayer, 90’ Boom • GP TS-1000 PT • 1000 Gal. Sprayer, 60’ Boom • ’16 New Leader Multapplier Insert Only, New!
PLANTERS - TILLAGE – HAY EQUIP – ASST MACHINERY
’13 JD 1770, 12RN, CCS, Pneumatic DP, 6000 Acres, Seedstar • ’11 JD 1770, 24RN, CCS, Liquid, Yetter R.C. • ’99 JD 1770, 16RN, Finger PU, Box, Floating R.C. • ’08 JD DB60, 24RN, CCS, Vac, Liquid, R.C., True Counts • ’08 JD DB60, 24RN, CCS, Vac, Liquid, Pneumatic, DP Seedstar • ’09 JD 1720, 16RN Stacker, Vac, Liquid, Box, 1.6 Bu. • ’98 JD 1770, 16RN, Vac, Liquid, 3 Bu., GNStar • ’89 JD 7200, 16RN, Vac, Liquid, Box, 3.0 Bu. • ’00 Kinze 3200, 12RN, Finger PU, WF, Liquid, Yetter, R.C., 1.6 Boxes • ’10 White 8523, 23R15”, CCS, Vac, Liquid, R.C., 5600 Acres, Loaded Up & Ready! • ’13 JD 2623 36.5’ RF Disk w/Harrow • ’05 JD 2210, 50’ FC w/Rolling Basket • ’15 Blu-Jet 16’ Chisel w/Rolling Basket • ’02 CIH TigerMate 44’ FC w/4 Bar Harrow • ’11 Summers 2510 PT 38.5’ Disk w/Harrow • ’11 Summers Super Coulter, 40’ w/Rolling Chopper • ’11 GP NP30A 13 Row NH3 Applicator Unit • ’15 JD W235 SP Windrower w/JD 995 • Rotary Head, 89 Hrs, Ext. Warr., Next To New! • ’13 JD 569 R. Baler, Net Wrap, 11940 Bales • ’13 NH BR7090 R. Baler, Net Wrap, 10000 Bales • ’05 NH BB940A Big Square Baler, 20,000 Bales • ’04 Brent 1080 CA Grain Cart, Tarp, 35.5x32 Rub. • Brent 772 CA Grain Cart, Scale & Tarp, 30.5x32 Rub. • ’01 JD 956 Moco 14.5’ • ’05 JD 3975 PT Cutter w/3RN Head • ’04 JD 746 SL LDR w/20 Series Mnts. • ’14 JD H360 SL LDR w/Grapple, R Series Mnts. • ’15 JD H340 LDR, New • ’15 JD D170 LDR, New • JD 563 SL LDR, Mounts • ’13 NH H6750, 3 Pt Disc Mower, 9’6” • ’12 NH H6750, 3 Pt Disc Mower, 9’6” • ’95 JD 270, 3 Pt Disc Mower • ’10 JD 709, 7’, 3 Pt Rotary Mower • Rock-O-Matic 520 Rock Picker • Kwik-Grain Cleaner • King Cutter 6’, 3 Pt Blade
TRAILERS – HEAD TRAILERS – PICKUPS - SKIDSTEERS – MOWERS – GATORS – MISC.
“Where Farm and Family Meet”
Great Dane 53’ Dry Van Trailer • ’05 Chevy K1500 Pickup, 4x4, V8 • ’09 B&B 30’ Head Trailer, Single Axle • ’15 Frontier HT1248, 48’ Header Trailer, Tandem Axle, New • Maurer HT30, 30’ Head Trailer • HMDE 30’ Head Trailer • ’13 Bobcat 3600 “Utility” Cab, 4x4, Diesel, 125 Hrs. • ’04 NH LS185B Skidsteer, 1963 Hrs, 66” Bucket • ’14 JD Z655 Mower, 54” Deck, 524 Hrs, Warr. • ’12 JD Z655 Mower, 54” Deck, 314 Hrs. • ’10 JD Z930A Mower, 60” Deck, 326 Hrs. • ’10 JD Z465 Mower, 62” Deck, 131 Hrs. • ’10 JD Z445 Mower, 54” Deck, 158 Hrs. •’12 JD X724 Mower, 54” Deck w/Bagger, 286 Hrs. • ’12 JD X720 Mower, 62” Deck w/Bagger, 140 Hrs. • ’12 JD X534 Mower, 54” Deck, 420 Hrs. • ’08 JD X360 Mower, 48” Deck, 889 Hrs. • ’03 JD 485 Mower, 48” Deck, 936 Hrs, 4 Wheel Steer • ’13 Cab Cadet SZ48, 48” Deck, 70 Hrs. • ’14 JD 825I Gator, 390 Hrs, Power Lift Box • ’13 Erski 781FM, Front Mnt Snow Blower, 7’, Fits 4000 Series • JD 38” Snow Blower • Complete PTO for JD 9570R • ’17 Frontier Pallet Forks – Fit JD Ldr • Set of Tracks – Camoplast, Fits 9030 Series • Several Sets of Loader Mounts • Trash Whippers & Row Cleaners • Several Tractor Tires • Some Miscellaneous Items Terms & Conditions: Cash or good check. South Dakota 4.5% Sales Tax will be charged. Sale is in City Limits, 6.5% Sales Tax will be charged on Parts & Mowers. Two Live Online Bidding options available powered by “Bidspotter” with a 2% Buyer’s Premium charged with a maximum of $500. per item(6.5% sales tax applies). Also “Proxibid” online bidding will be available with a 2.5% Buyer’s Premium, maximum of $ 750. per item (6.5% sales tax applies). Go to Bidspotter.com or Proxibid.com to register –must be pre-registered to bid. There is a 0% Interest Wavier on S-Series Combines & R-Series Tractors. Low Rate Financing available through JDF and Nexus Finance options. Apply Today! Call Rhonda at 605-480-0522 for pre-approval before the auction. For more information call Nic or Matt C. at 605-256-4575 or one of the auction companies. FREE TRUCKING OFFERED UP TO 200 MILES FROM AUCTION ON ANY PURCHASE OVER $50,000.00! Dealer transfers through JDF on major items! One ring will be used, good loading equipment. No loading fees unless items purchased need to be dismantled for delivery/trucking. James River Equipment LLC will charge shop hour rates. JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT IS OFFERING 10% OFF ALL PARTS & SERVICE THAT IS BOOKED AND PAID ON SALE DAY!! Make sure to take advantage of this offer!! James River Equipment would like everything removed in 30 days. Area Hotels: AmericInn Lodge & Suites 605-256-3076; Super 8 605-256-6931; The Lakes Lodge 605-483-3544; Sioux Falls SD Approximately 50 miles. Come prepared to Buy!
Auctioneers Note: If you like to buy quality equipment with Interest Waivers and Financing Offered – you won’t want to miss this opportunity!! This ad is subject to additions and deletions as James River Equipment LLC is very active on its day to day business! If driving a distance, call to make sure item is there!
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OWNER: JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT, LLC
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USED TRACTORS
TILLAGE
‘03 Sunflower, 32’, 5-bar spike ........... Specials Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ...... Specials DMI 530B ............................................ Specials DMI/NH 775, 7-shank ......................... Specials ‘12 JD 3710, 10-bottom ...................... Specials ‘08 JD 3710, 10-bottom ...................... Specials ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar harrow ..... Specials
SKIDSTEERS
‘15 NH 230 Skidsteer, new rubber ..... Specials ‘07 NH 170 w/ cab .............................. Specials NEW NH Skidsteers - On Hand .......... Specials
PLANTERS
‘06 White 8222 w/3 bu., res. mgr. ........ Specials
COMBINES
NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ....... Specials Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 chopping cornhead .......................................... Specials NEW Gleaner S78 - On Hand, w/new chopping Gleaner cornhead ........... Specials ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded .................... Specials ‘01 Gleaner R72 .................................. Specials ‘03 Gleaner R65 .................................. Specials
HAY TOOLS
New Hesston & NH Hay Tools - ON HAND
MISCELLANEOUS
NEW Salford RTS Units ...................... Specials NEW Salford Plows............................. Specials NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .......... Specials NEW Westfield Augers ....................... Specials NEW REM 2700 Vac. .......................... Specials NEW Hardi Sprayers........................... Specials NEW Riteway Rollers .......................... Specials NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ................. Specials NEW Batco Conveyors ....................... Specials NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ..... Specials NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .............. Specials NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ..... Specials REM 2700, Rental ............................... Specials Pre-Owned Snowblowers, 7’-9’ .......... Specials Pre-Owned Sprayers .......................... Specials
All Equipment available with Low Rate Financing
SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN
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Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00 • Sat. 7:30-Noon www.smithsmillimp.com
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WANTED TO BUY: Dairy FOR SALE: Black cows, Simmental & Sim Angus. heifers and cows. 320-235Due to health reasons, we 2664 are downsizing after 45 years of AI breeding. SellCattle 056 ing 20 of our most productive cows bred for spring 2-Sim/Angus bulls, 3 yrs. old, calving. Service Sires-Final excellent breeders, Answer, Conealy's Capital$2,500/ea/OBO. Call 651-380ist, Upgrade, & DreamOn. 6921. Can feed until spring, $1,995/OBO; (2) 18 Mo old FOR SALE OR LEASE Black polled Bulls, 59 & REGISTERED BLACK 62lb birth wts, dams-UpANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & grade, Sire-DreamOn; (1) yearlings; bred heifers, Upgrade senior herd sire; calving ease, club calves & (11) yearling Sim Angus balance performance. Al balancer bulls, birth wts sired. In herd improvement low as 53 lbs, Sire-Final Anprogram. J.W. Riverview swer & Conealy's CapitalAngus Farm Glencoe, MN ist; Riverside Simmentals. 55336 Conklin Dealer 320Gerald Polzin. 320-286-5805 864-4625
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FOR SALE: 40 Black Angus FOR SALE: Polled Hereford cross Shorthorn bull, just cows, calving April, May, & turned 4 in 2017, very easy June, bred to Black bulls, to work with and gentle. $1,050, also some Hereford Asking $1,500. Please leave cows & Red Angus. $985 a phone number. Call 320each. 320-905-4490 294-5268
Sleepy Eye, MN (SE) (888) 645-7355 (507) 794-2131 Bingham Lake, MN (BL) (800) 705-6608 (507) 831-1106 Slayton, MN (SL) (507)836-8571
FEBRUARY SPECIALS @ MILLER SELLNER Loc Stk #
February Model................................................................................Was Asking .................Special Price
BL
12570B
Fast 40’ 3Pt Boom, Saddle Tanks & Brackets ...............................$1,650.........................$1,200
BL
16446S
2013 CIH MD92 Disc Mower, HD Mounted, Tarp...........................$7,850.........................$6,950
SE
19545S
NH TC25 Compact, MFD, Cab, Ldr, Back Hoe, Broom .................$20,500.......................$19,000
BL
A0600
2014 Maxxum 140 MC w/L755 Loader, ......................................$92,500.......................$85,000
SE
18757S
2010 Magnum 245, 480/80R50 w/Duals, Pro 700, WAAS ........$124,950.....................$119,950
BL
12699B
2005 MX285, Leather, Auto Steer Ready, “2130 Hrs”..............$117,950.......................$99,950
SE
17678S
2014 Magnum 290, 1739 Hrs, 480/80R50, 380/80R38 ............$169,950.....................$155,000
BL
12694B
2012 Magnum 315, 1026 Hrs, Luxury Cab, 480/80R50............$205,000.....................$169,000
SL
12774B
SOLD 2013 Magnum 340, 844 Hrs, “SPECIAL SILVER EDITION”.......$225,000.....................$210,000
SE
17086S
2013 Steiger 450 HD, 622 Hrs, 710-70R42R1W FI, 4 Rem ......$249,500.....................$235,000
SE
12883B
2014 500 Quad, 715 Hrs, Luxury Cab, Pro 700, 30” Tracks .....$319,000.....................$299,950
BL
12899B
2014 600 Quad, 1235 Hrs, Pro 700, Lux Cab, 36” GY, HID .......$347,900.....................$319,900
BL
17496S
2001 Tigermate II, 38.5’, Single Fold, 4 Bar Har, Rear Hitch ......$33,500.......................$25,000
SE
18925S
2005 Tigermate II, 48.5’, 4 Bar Hrw, 7” Swps, Pvt Stbl Whls .....$35,000.......................$32,000
SE
19495S
MY 2013, Kinze 3660-16R30-Pivot, Bulk Fill, Scale, Liq Fert .....$79,500.......................$69,950
BL
10662B
MY2010, 1250-24R30, FF, Bulk Fill, PDP, PTO Pump, R Mkr.......$69,950.......................$62,500
BL
12887B
2002 Feterl 10x56 Auger, 540 PTO ...............................................$2,455.........................$1,950
BL
11938B
New Red Devil SSL Mount 8’ Snow Bower ...................................$9,850.........................$7,500
SE
18141S
New 2014 Farm King 9ft Snow Blower,.......................................$10,130.........................$8,350
SL
X0151
New 2014 SB200 Bobcat 78” Snow Blower..................................$6,276.........................$4,950
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SE
17172S
2013 Case SR200 SSL, 2894 hrs, Cab w/H&AC, 2 Speed, .........$31,500.......................$25,000
BL
15539S
2011 Case TR270 SSL, 812hrs, 2 Speed EH Controls ................$39,750.......................$35,000
SE
17315S
2013 Case TR320 SSL, 1732 hrs, Cab w/Ht, Air Sus Seat, .........$38,500.......................$32,500
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NEW White Planters ........................... Specials ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. ........ Specials White 8222, 12-30 w/liq. fert., sure stop row shutoff....................... Specials ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .............. Specials White 6122, 12-30 ............................... Specials
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WANTED: Self propelled FOR SALE: Alfalfa hay, $3/bale, mixed hay, $2/bale. sprayer, in good condition, Amboy, MN. 507-674-3255 90', 10-15 yrs old. 320-2855525 Organic corn & soybeans, $13.50 & $25.50 FOB WestFeed Seed Hay 050 by, WI, negotiable. MOSA Stan 702-203-9564 ALFALFA, MIXED hay, grass hay, & feed grade Western Hay & Straw wheat straw. Medium In large squares or round squares or round bales. Debales by the semi load. Prolivery available. LeRoy tein 18-26%, RFV up to-200. Ose, call or text: 218-689Also avail. small square 6675 Western Straw Smikrud Galesville, WI 608-582-2143 FOR SALE: 140 3x3 square or 608-484-0916 cell alfalfa Hay, about 700lb (Over 23 years in the Hay each; 153 RFV, $115/ton. Business) 507-375-3194 home or 507276-4768 cell Livestock 054 FOR SALE: Alfalfa hay, 3x3x8, delivery possible. FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Call for pricing. Wells, MN Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. 507-473-3613 320-598-3790 SEED CORN SALE! Yield leading conventional hy- FOR SALE: Excellent dairy compost for decomposing brids just $127. RR/GT, dead animals, trucking Double Stack & Triple available. 507-582-3351 or Stack corns available. Com(507) 438-0447 bine with “KLEENACRES” solutions program & save $100 to $150 per acre input costs. Free catalog: 320237-7667 or WWW.KLEENACRES.COM
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NEW Massey 1726, w/loader ............. Specials New NH T4.75 w/loader...................... Specials New NH TS 6.140................................ Specials NEW NH T9.645, w/Smart Trac .......... Specials NEW Versatile 310, FWA..................... Specials NH T8.275, 495 hrs ............................. Specials NH 8870, FWA..................................... Specials NH TV6070, bi-directional .................. Specials ‘12 NH T9.390, approx. 850 hrs. ......... Specials ‘12 NH T9.560, 4WD ........................... Specials 10’CIH 435 1735 hrs ........................... Specials ‘05 CIH MX210 1700 hrs ..................... Specials Allis 180 D ........................................... Specials ‘12 Challenger MT 665D ..................... Specials ‘10 Versatile 435, 1050 hrs ................. Specials
Wanted
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FOR SALE: White 6100 WANTED: 717 or 718 NH Chopper. (608)625-2412 6R30” PTO vac, drive fert, herb/insect boxes, row cleaners, clean planter, WANTED: 9 to 12 yard pull- 1996 Tyler Patriot Wt 80' $5,500. Retiring. All EquipBooms, 750 gal Tank, Dicktype dirt scraper, forced inment for Sale. 507-995-8110 ey John Monitor, Foam jection, must be a nice unit, Markers, JD 6068 Eng, 4352 reasonably priced; 60' of 8” Tillage Equip 039 Hrs. Second owner well U-trough. If no answer, maintained clean machine. leave msg. 507-354-3987 $29,500/OBO (or best offer) 1989 CIH 7140, MFWD, (320) 510-0791 5269 hrs, 18spd, PS trans, WANTED: IH 4 row cyclo planter & 12 to 18 ton bulk 3pt hitch, 3 remotes, bin for feed. 320-974-8566 radar, HD drawbar, FOR SALE: '86 Freightlin420/85R28 front singles, er Liquid Tender Truck 18.4/42 rears w/ duals, Day cab, black, A/R, 041 Rubber 75%, $39,800. Call Spraying Equip Tandem axle, Cummins or text for info or piceng, 10spd trans, 1650 gal tures. (641) 590-1102 HD eliptical tank, 30 gal '11 Agchem Rogator, Eng & 60 gal chem mix tanks, hrs 861, '11 RG1396 CAT C120 rinse water tank, 2" 9, 311 EHP Rexroth Hydro TigerMate II DMI 21 Ft bottom fill, 5hp x 2" trans Mich 380/90R46 F85%, Field Cultivator w/ 5 Bar transfer pump, call or Harrow Real Good. H&S 20 Viper Pro Controller SS text for more info or picTank, 1300 gal 120' Boom, Ft Big Bale Feeder on tures, $14,200. (641) 590Wheels (36 Openings). 319- 7 section shutoffs Chemical 1102 Educator 20" spacing on 347-2349 Let It Ring Center, Foam markers Raven Smartrax Raven Machinery Wanted 040 042 ACC Boom Norac Auto Hgt, Wanted 3" High Cap Pump, 2" & 3" All kinds of New & Used Flow Meters, Multiflier dry WANTED: Young farmer farm equipment – disc chislooking for 9500 or 9510 box, Set up for liquid or dry els, field cults, planters, combine, low hrs., good fert. $249,900. Call or text soil finishers, cornheads, shape, looking to buy pack605-595-2408 feed mills, discs, balers, age deal, bean & cornhead. haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 952-292-2019
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LOADER TRACTORS
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‘13 JD 6170R, Cab, IVT trans, MFWD, 859 hrs., w/ H380 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x46 duals ..... ......................................................................$123,000
‘08 CASE IH, 215 duals, front, rear, big pump 4441 hrs. ........................................................................$89,000 ‘13 NH T8.300, 801 hrs, MFWD, 4 hyd, 3 pt hitch, 540/1000 pto., 480x50 tires & duals
‘09 NH 6070, Bi-directional, 3543 hrs., cab air, w/NH 84lb loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x34 tires .........
......................................................................$109,000
........................................................................$62,500 ‘13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 ‘12 Kubota M110, Cab, MFWD, 240 hrs., w/Kubota
PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 420x46� tires &
LA1953 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x30 tires.... ........................................................................$55,000 ‘04 JD 7320 Cab, MFWD, 16 spd., 741 loader, 6316 hrs...................................................................$57,000 ‘11 Challenger, MT 575 B, MFWD, 2242 hrs, ML98 loader .............................................................$75,000 ‘94 FH 6640 SLE, MFWD, cab, loader ..............$25,000
TRACK TRACTORS
Cattle
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spacing 3 pt, 4 hyd. Hiflow, PTO .................$180,000
‘05 CIH MX255, 4282 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO,
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480x46� duals, front duals .............................$67,000 ‘03 CIH MX210, 5550 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO,
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4 hyd., 380x46� tires & duals.........................$59,000 ‘13 CIH 290, 1250 hrs, 3PT, PTO, big pump, 480 front duals, 480x50 ...............................................$125,000
COMBINES
‘14 CIH, 340 Row Trac 287 hrs, luxury cab, suspended ‘13 Care/In 670, 1294 eng/647 sep. hrs., premium frt axle, 18� tracks, 76� spacing, 6 hyd remotes, standard pump, 3 pt. 1000 pto, full guidance............ ......................................................................$195,000
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‘14 CIH, 310 Row Trac 998 hrs, deluxe cab,
conturmaster, 520x42�duals ........................$167,000
HID lights, high torque USD chopper, 520x38� tires + duals.........................................................$157,500
4WD TRACTORS ‘14 JD9360R, PTO 480x50, 1950 hrs., power train warranty 2019 ..............................................$165,000 ‘12 JD 9410R, 675 hrs., 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd.,
‘00 JD 9650TS, 3611 eng./2645 sep. hrs., chopper, 20.8x38� duals ...............................................$55,000 ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, 520x42� duals ...............................$149,000
big pump, 480x50� tires & duals .................$215,000 ‘09 NH CR9060, 2400 eng./1800 sep. hrs., tracker, ‘12 JD 9410R, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., HID lights, 520x46� tires & duals ...................................$169,000 ‘09 Case IH 385, 3071 hrs., 520x46.................$105,000 ‘02 CIH 425, 3465 hrs., 24-spd. manual, 4 hyd., 710x38� tires & duals .....................................$89,000
‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, chaff spreader, air compressor, 520x42� tires & duals ...................................................$52,000
eng/2546 sep.hrs., 520X 42� tires & duals
........................................................................$55,000 ‘04 7420 JD, Cab, IVT, 184-42, 4670 hrs...........$60,000
ROW CROP TRACTORS
........................................................................$36,000 ‘13 JD 660, 694 eng/603 sep, 520 & 38 duals .............. ......................................................................$170,000
‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD, 690 hrs., 4 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 ‘11 Claas Lexior, 740, 1466 eng/899 sep hrs, 4x4 PTO, HID lights, front wts, fender ..................$99,000 520x42 duals ................................................$109,000 ‘10 JD 8270R, 3888 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x46� tires & duals ....................................$99,000
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‘14 CIH 260, 605 hrs, MFWD luxury cab, 4 hyd, 3 pt
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ‘13 JD 7210R MFWD, 20 speed command quad trans., 18.4R46 duals, 380/85R34 single fronts, all new Firestone radials, 4 remotes, 5440 hours ................................................... $79,000
chopper, 520x42� duals ................................$72,500
‘97 JD 9200, 24sd, PTO, 208-42 duals .............$51,000 ‘96 CIH 2188, 4WD, tracker, chopper, bin ext., 3520 ‘08 7230 JD, 24 spd, power quad, 4300 hrs, MFWD ....
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‘13 JD 660, 1180 eng/892 sep hrs., Premium Cab, cm,
front axle, 5 hyd valves, hi-flow, complete guidance
TRUCKS
‘16 NH T4.75 MFWD, no cab, loader, 300 hours, warranty .................................... $31,500 ‘15 JD Gator TS 4X2, bed lift, bed liner, front bumper, 240 hours ................................. $5,750 ‘09 Kubota M135X MFWD, cab, air, loader, 2900 hrs............................................... $39,000 ‘15 CIH Tigermate 200, 30.5’ field cultivator, 2 bar coil tine harrow with round bar rolling basket ................................................. $31,500 ‘15 Case 580N tractor loader backhoe, 4WD, cab with heat and air, extendahoe, 2 stick JD style controls, 640 hrs. ......................... $54,000
hitch, 1000 pto., 480x50 duals ....................$118,000 ‘12...Pete 587, IS & 15 Cummins 406k .............$40,000 ‘12 CIH 260, 1784 hrs., Deluxe cab, 19-spd. PS, susp. ‘02 Int 4900 DT466, auto 3060p, tandem, 666k, can front axle, 3 pt., 4 hyd., Hi-Flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50� duals .............................................................$110,000 have PTO .......................................................$14,500
‘09 JD 9870STS combine, 520/85R42 duals, 2WD, chopper, tank extension, 1592 sep. hours ............................................................ $99,000
‘06 GMC C6500, Dls, auto, 16’ flat bed, 328k .....$9,500
‘12 JD 1760, 12X30 wing fold planter, vacuum, insecticide, nice ................................... $32,500
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cab, HID lights, Hitorque VSD, chopper,
powershift, 120� spacing, 16� trucks, suspended ......................................................................$165,000
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duals .............................................................$115,000
‘13 CIH, 380 Row Trac 1178 hrs, luxury cab, full guidance, suspended front, 24� tracks, 120 inch
056 Sheep
Registered full blood low line Registered Texas Longhorn WANT TO BUY: Butcher REDUCED PRICES breeding stock, cows, bull, percentage low lined cows, bulls, fats & walkable ON ALL OUR SHEEP & heifers or roping stock, top cows & heifers. (715)948cripples; also horses, GOAT EQUIPMENT blood lines. 507-235-3467 4144 sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 Turn Cradles, Run Panels, Sorting Gates, Mineral Feeders, JIGS, Etc. Horse 057 $2,000 Purchase 25% Disc $3,000 Purchase 30% Disc FOR SALE: 3 yr old blonde $4,000 Purchase 40% Disc Belgian Gelding Green, broke 16 + hands, tall w/ BUY ALL – 50% DISCOUNT Ram Handler Sheep Equip white stripe, $3500. 507-835319-347-6677 Can Deliver 1550
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Purebred Australian Shepherd puppies For Sale $350. (715) 664-8133 Livestock Equip
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WANTED: Bou-matic vacuum pump. German made or ports on top. 715-926-5159 Trucks & Trailers
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FOR SALE: '16 & '17 Neville Built (NB) aluminum grain trailers, 38.5', new condition. For photo & info call or text. $24,500. 218-791-3400
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FOR SALE: 7 tower Zimmatic irrigator, 1300”, 14.9 tires, 700 gal/min, drops, booster pump w/ end gun, good condition. 320-766-8476 Old barn to be torn down, straight vertical board & bats, 35'x60', good condition. 507-236-5297 One call does it all! With one phone call, you can place your classified ad in The Land, Farm News, AND The Country Today. Call The Land for more info @ 507-345-4523 • 800-6574665. PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand. Call Minnesota's largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320974-8990 Cell – 320-212-5336 REINKE IRRIGATION Sales & Service New & Used For your irrigation needs 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073
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n a side street in downtown Little Falls, a weather-worn sign announces simply, “Shoe Service.” Step inside, up two stairs, and you’ll find Marie Rakow carrying on a family tradition which started in the middle of the last century. “My Dad was Melvin Marotte,” Marie said. “He repaired shoes for JBs in Little Falls. He quit there and came here to start his own shop in 1958.” When Melvin started his shop, he bought top-quality equipment. The stitcher for sewing on heels was made in 1940 and was purchased used. Marie still uses it along with the heel nailer, McKay stitcher, sanding machine, and the three-in-one machine that her dad purchased.
“Dad always said you should keep a machine oiled. He said oil is cheaper than spare parts.” Marie, whose shop smells a little like leather and a little like machine oil, took over from Melvin when he retired. She’s a little vague about when that was. “So, when did you take over the shop?” “About when he retired.” “When was that?” “I started working with my Dad when I was in high school. I’ve been here for ages.” Marie remembers back when she was working with her dad and there were so many shoes to repair that they would come into the shop in the evening to catch up. In those days, she and Melvin worked side by side to craft miracles for Little Falls’ damaged soles. Today, Marie can still extend the lifespan of your worn footwear. That is, if it’s made to be repaired! Most contemporary shoes aren’t. “Molded soles can’t be repaired,” she said. The same is true for molded heels. And plastic shoes can’t be stitched.
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It’s true the heel nailing machine doesn’t get the workout it used to; but when a customer drops in to request a jacket she left to be repaired, it’s clear that Marie’s Shoe Service has branched out. “I put in a lot of zippers and I repair snowmobile and boat covers. I also repair purses and recondition leather jackets.” Marie has repaired baseball mitts, put emblems on letterman’s jackets, and she’ll even polish and buff your shoes so they shine like a full moon. She also gives out free leather care advice to customers. “You should oil those shoes more often,” she tells a man who has come to pick up a repaired pair of leather boots. “Use mink oil and put it on by hand. You’ll save oil that way.” v