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Cover Crops By air or by land, farmers are sowing cover crops and reaping bigger yields Sustainability can improve your bottom line Alley cropping U.S. grain exports and Mexico

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Yes, absolutely stunning is the only rhetorecord yield. Minnesota soybeans also set ric necessary for Super Bowl, 2017. And a new record of 52.5 bu./acre. Despite next year, this world event comes to abnormally high rainfall, you guys and Minnesota and U.S. Bank Stadium. I can gals keep getting better at what you do. hardly wait. Well, that’s a stupid statement. Sure, a near-perfect growing season Of course I will wait. What else is there to helped set the stage. Yet we have this do, except perhaps enjoy rejuvenated strange conundrum of depressed grain Gopher basketball and shout with joy about prices with more kids and adults (both Iowa State’s overtime win at Kansas and domestically and worldwide) suffering perhaps look forward to both teams making malnutrition. LAND MINDS the NCAA tourney. In this basketball world, Lots of new steel bins and concrete bunBy Dick Hagen a bit of dreaming is absolutely OK! kers have increased Minnesota’s onTax implications for the football boys farm storage capacity to 1.5 billion are absolutely stunning too. Each New bushels. Only Iowa has more on-farm England Patriot player earned storage capacity says USDA with 2 bil$103,000 for his efforts. The Atlanta Falcons were lion bushels. Illinois is close behind Minnesota with treated with a little more IRS dignity, $33,000 per 1.47 billion bushels. player earnings. n Tom Brady is 39 years old and the best quarterOK, switch hats for a bit and travel with me to the back in the NFL right now. Will he still be around? Minnesota Organic Conference in St. Cloud which Yes, Brady will be around. Already, the Las Vegas took place in late January. Here’s a bunch of folks bookies have New England a 2-to-1 choice to repeat for not wrestling with excess production! It’s a treat to Super Bowl 2018. When asked which Super Bowl vic- do this show and catch some of their intriguing chattory means the most, Brady responded, “The next one.” ter. Check out these topics: Growing Organic Potatoes; Pastured Pigs: Are There Limits?; Organic n Farming of Industrial Hemp; Medicinal Native Now, into the real world … U.S. agriculture. Sure, Plants; Poultry on Pasture; Forever Green: New and there are quite a few millionaire players in our sport Unusual Perennial Crops; Creating a Farm That is too. But some are being weeded out in this current Strong and Lasting After You Are Gone; and this economic crisis. Barring a huge weather disaster for teaser: What Do You Mean, I Don’t Need a Food 2017, there doesn’t appear to be any lessening of License to Sell This Produce? this squeeze now underway. As you can see, pick a topic and you’re in for a You know the numbers. You’re living them every learning adventure. Most refreshing at this particuday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says U.S. lar event is that I never chat with anyone down in corn supplies are up 10 percent from one year ago; the dumps. I didn’t hear anyone cussing this particsoybeans up 7 percent. As of Dec. 1, the United States ular farm bill; or that particular nincompoop who is has roughly 12.4 billion bushels of corn in storage. Of talking like the latest authority on how to save the those bushels, an estimated 7.61 billion bushels are planet and feed the world’s people. What you mostly stored on farms. Minnesota farmers harvested 1.49 encounter are eager, excited participants — both billion bushels, up 16 percent from a year ago and the men and women of all ages. They seem driven by the state’s highest level ever. U.S. soybeans in storage single mission of how can we work together to make totaled 2.9 billion bushels as of Dec. 1 with 1.34 bilorganic farming a sustainable venture for all; plus lion bushels stored on farms. Minnesota’s Dec. 1 soy- clean up the environment in the process. It’s just a bean supply was 275 million bushels. perfect Q&A conference for any and all. You also know the cause. Nationwide, corn yields n averaged a record-high 174.6 bushels per acre, up 6.2 More consolidations: Much like other business withbu./acre from the previous record of 2015. Minnesota in this volatile world called agriculture, co-ops also farmers averaged 193 bu./acre, 5 bushels better than are into the “fewer but bigger” mode. Over the past 40 2015. Soybeans on the same track with average U.S. yields of 52.1 bu./acre, up 4.1 bushels from the 2015 See LAND MINDS, pg. 5

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 7 — Sustainability is key to the future of agriculture 9 — Alley cropping produces product while aiding water quality

12 — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signs Rural Finance Authority bill 14 — St. Cloud readies for the Central Minnesota Farm Show 29 — Export markets lead discussion at Minnesota Pork Congress

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Rural health care rides on congressional action After years of angry opposition, fiery Famously absent from either “repeal speeches, and showy, going-nowhere and replace” vote was one hint, word, votes, Congressional Republicans finally sentence or paragraph on what exactly clenched their angry, shaking hands on the red-hot repealers would replace the the throat of the Affordable Care Act not-yet repealed ACA with. (Obamacare). The Senate, then the The House did promise to keep the most House, voted to repeal the 2010 law one popular parts of the law: children can week before Donald J. Trump was sworn stay on their parents’ health care plans in as president. FARM & FOOD FILE until age 26; and the ban that denies anyWell, that’s the alternative reality of one health care coverage because of preBy Alan Guebert what they did. What they actually did existing conditions. The Senate vote, was a whole lot less. interestingly, promised neither. In fact, the Jan. 12 Senate vote gave Republicans, however, now claim to the green light to a later, simplebe working diligently on a replacement majority vote to repeal. It was a classic Senate plan they say will deliver better coverage for less maneuver to snuff out any chance Democrats might money and less government interference than try to save the ACA through filibuster. Obamacare. Stop talking, replied Democrats, and The Jan. 13 House vote was less technical and more show America what you have. gassy. “This law is collapsing while we speak,” More than a month after the votes, though, the announced Speaker of the House Paul Ryan before replacers still have no replacement. That is underthe vote. So, in order to save it from its own death, the standable because, after all, they’ve embarked on a House must vote to kill it “before things get worse.” near-impossible task: build a better, cheaper ship out of one they’ve already set on fire while at sea carryThe House vote didn’t just kill Obamacare. In fact, that was its secondary target. The primary tar- ing more than 20 million Americans. That’s going to be either a very neat trick or a very mean one. get of the vote was a “bare bones” budget bill. “The worst budget we’ve seen since I’ve been in Whatever and whenever the new Obamacare Congress,” said Michigan’s Justin Amash, a tea alternative is introduced, rural America has a lot party leader. The bill proposes to add a whopping riding on it. Especially the sick, because being sick $9.7 trillion to the federal deficit. in rural America is a bad bargain compared to

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being sick anywhere else in America, writes Tim Size in a recent online edition of The Daily Yonder. “A new study from the federal Centers for Disease Control,” notes Size, “shows that Americans living in rural communities are more likely to die prematurely from the top five causes of death — heart disease, accidents, stroke, cancer, and respiratory disease — than their urban counterparts.” The reasons for the divergence, he explains, are many. Here are two: fewer than half as many doctors per 10,000 rural residents than city dwellers and only one specialist per 100,000 rural people while the same number of metro Americans have access to eight. Rural Americans accept these differBeing sick in rural ences and most America is a bad know these divides will never be fully bargain combridged. It’s part of pared to being today’s rural reality; sick anywhere a bad part. else in America. What no American — Tim Size, should accept, however, is a rewrite of “The Daily Yonder” the Affordable Care Act that makes health care less accessible and less affordable. That’s especially true for rural Americans who started this year’s repeal-andreplace race well behind everyone else. If Obamacare needs to be fixed, fix it. If it needs to be fully replaced, replace it. Break it though, and more than 20 million Americans, rural and urban, old and young, Republican and Democratic, rich and poor, sick and healthy will suffer. 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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Trade war with Mexico would impact Minnesota farmers nologies. The problem is, low crop prices are expected to stick around which logically could drive even more mergers. Yes, mergers benefit co-ops for the same reasons they benefit any industry. Fewer employees are needed which helps lower costs. n Perry Aasness of the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council recently voiced a need for trade barrier reductions. “A key path to economic success for Minnesota farmers and agribusinesses is through reducing trade barriers and expanding

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second biggest export market, behind Canada. The state’s farmers also sold about $800 million in agricultural commodities to Mexico. “If we get in a trade war with Mexico, farmers are going to learn they’re on the front line of that war,” said Ed Usset, University of Minnesota grain marketing economist. Which leads very directly to our new president. Will he upset the NAFTA breadbasket that has been a tremendous benefit to U.S. agriculture? So what’s ahead for agriculture in 2017 … and longer? You tell me. Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. E-mail rdhagen35@gmail.com to reach him. v

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global markets,” he said. “With 95 percent of the world’s population living outside the U.S., we call on President Trump and his administration to commit to prioritize expanding market opportunities for U.S. agriculture. If he is going to close this door today, we ask him to open two more tomorrow.” Which leads directly to the issue of border taxes. Doug Loon, president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, puts it bluntly. “By imposing a tariff on imports, you could trigger retaliation against U.S. exports, particularly Minnesota exports to Mexico.” Exports to Mexico from Minnesota totaled $2.4 billion in 2015. Mexico was the state’s

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LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 years, co-op numbers across America have fallen from 6,445 to about 2,100. And the pressure continues for even more mergers. You recall when your local co-op was primarily a storage and marketing facility for your corn and soybeans. But today, many farms have their own grain storage and sell directly to large grain handling firms such as Cargill, CHS or ADM. As a result, co-ops have branched out into technical services to meet the demands of their farming clients driven by precision farming tech-

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Blessed are rule followers, benders when they find grace “Your seatbelt! Put your seatbelt on!” “I may have messed up,” Mike said. Oh, yeah. That. When he cleared the final stack of papers which had stockpiled on his desk Thankfully our flight didn’t leave until since harvest, he realized his driver’s the afternoon. So that morning, when the license was expired. Not a big deal, doors of the Department of Motor Vehicles unless you need it for identification opened, he was there. He renewed his when flying out the next day, which we passport and his license. Too bad he didn’t were. do the same for our Jeep’s tabs. Halfway to the airport we got stopped for just that. Problem solving, Mike decided to use THE BACK PORCH The officer gifted him with a warning. his passport. A great plan and option, except that was expired, too. By Lenae Bulthuis And I wonder if warnings encourage his procrastination problem? I’m a rule follower. My husband is not. But the day was not over. Standing in He sees rules as recommendations, line at the airport’s full body scanner, he was right things put into place for those who lack common behind me — his toes to my heels. But while I made sense. For example, a road-closed sign is only for those who can’t properly navigate around signs, over it to the other side, he did not. There were now a few people between us. bumps, and through ditches if necessary. And because farmers jump in and out of their vehicles so “What happened to you?” I asked. He sheepishly often, he read somewhere (or maybe he made it up?) admitted that he got stopped because he didn’t take that they are exempt from the seatbelt law. Which is his shoes off before getting scanned. Seems he exactly what Mike told an officer a few years ago thought that rule was optional, too. Bless his heart. when he was stopped for not wearing his. Here’s the thing. The man is smart and successful. The officer corrected him, and then gifted him He is levelheaded and keeps the main thing the main with a warning. But as soon as Mike eased himself thing. It’s just that he finds things like license tabs back into traffic, the patrolman’s lights flashed trivial. He knows they matter, he just doesn’t share again. Mike opened his front door to look back at the same sense of urgency as rule followers like me. the officer, and said, “Now what?” While I get bent on rules, he bends them, telling

Calendar of Events Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete calendar & enter your own events, or send an e-mail with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com. Feb. 27 – Swine Industry Outlook Meeting – Rochester, Minn. – AgStar swine industry experts provide information on trade and exports for 2017, market insights and benchmarking data – Contact (866) 5771831 or visit www.agstar.com/edge Feb. 28 – Cover Crop Management Workshop – St. Charles, Minn. – U of MN Extension workshop addresses cover crop challenges including residual herbicide effects, cover crop establishment and the use of interseeding and managing manure application timing – Contact Jake Overgaard at Winona County

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me to relax! And in our personalities, we see a picture of the way people view the church and how even people in the church sometimes view themselves. There are legalists. They are the rule followers who pounce on those who break them, while hiding their rule-breaking ways as far as possible from the public eye. And there are those who see rules as license. They do whatever they want, whenever they want. Since God loves them, and they love God, all must be good. Here’s the thing. Christianity is not legalism or license. They both miss the mark. What matters is relationship! God invites us into a forever relationship through His son, Jesus, not because we follow rules, but because He loves us. And we gratefully follow Him and His word, not because we have to, but because we love Him back. Grace is available to all. “God comes to me in grace and wraps arms of love around me and begins a process that will result in the total transformation of the core of my personhood, the heart,” writes Paul David Tripp. “He won’t rest and He won’t relent until He’s created in you and me a completely pure heart.” Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain and livestock farm. She can be reached at lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com or @LenaeBulthuis. v

Extension at (507) 457-6640 or over028@umn.edu March 2 – Cover Crop Management Workshop – Owatonna, Minn. – U of MN Extension workshop addresses cover crop challenges including residual herbicide effects, cover crop establishment and the use of interseeding and managing manure application timing – Contact Jake Overgaard at Winona County Extension at (507) 457-6640 or over028@umn.edu March 4 – All Things Spring Horticulture Day – Waseca, Minn. – U of MN Southern Research and Outreach Center hosts its annual horticulture day with seminars on flowers, composting, perennial propagation, landscaping – Contact Deanne Nelson at (507) 835-3620 or visit www.sroc.cfans.umn.edu March 10-11 – Farm-City Hub Club Farm Show – New Ulm, Minn. – Largest indoor farm show in south

central Minnesota – Contact (507) 233-4302 or hub clubfarmshow@yahoo.com or visit www.farmcityhub club.net March 11 – Horticulture Day – Northfield, Minn. – Rice County Master Gardeners host a day featuring speakers on orchids, common plant diseases, landscaping and hydroponic gardening – Contact (507) 332-6109 March 14-16 – Midwest Poultry Federation Conven-

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Steve Peterson spoke about the need to make your farm sustainable at the Ag Symposium in North Mankato, Minn., on Feb. 14.

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sumers want, especially in a world where supply exceeds demand. He told the South Central College ag students they can’t just sit on their end of the supply chain and sell to their co-op. Peterson considers himself a “gentleman farmer” who employs a farm manager. He does work on the farm any chance he gets. “I’m looking at a consumer-direct model for my farm,” he said. In turn, General Mills needs to get closer to the farmer so they are developing partnerships with farmers and cooperatives. For example, they have partnered with dairy producers, including Organic Valley. When addressing animal welfare, Peterson brought General Mills staff out to Holden Farms in Northfield. Sustainability First, General Mills began addressed sustainability in its factories by converting to LED lighting and using less water. According to scientists, of the $17 billion in sales, 99 percent of the water use was coming from agriculture and only 1 percent was coming from General Mills factories. As for the carbon footprint, 75 percent was coming from agriculture. Peterson found that General Mills’ environmental, social responsibility and consumer sentiment footprint was upstream in agriculture. He acknowledges that people buy food based on a sense of emotion, not science.

“One of the reasons I really like sustainability is that it’s pushing us closer, at General Mills, back toward the farm,” Peterson said. General Mills’ sustainability sourcing plan calls for 10 ingredients that must be sourced sustainably by 2020. The plan is called 10 by 20. U.S. and Canadian ingredients include oats, wheat, corn, sugar beets, milk and fiber packaging (cereal boxes). Global ingredients are vanilla, cocoa, palm oil and sugarcane. General Mills is halfway to its goal. One way General Mills is doing this is origin direct investment, which means when they source cocoa and vanilla in Africa, they partnered with farmers and co-ops to give more money and support to farmers. Along the way, he learned that fair trade is a farce and that farmers were not reaping benefits.

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By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor NORTH MANKATO, Minn. — Sustainability is a tool farmers can use to differentiate their farms, said Steve Peterson, former director of sourcing sustainability at General Mills. He spoke at the Ag Symposium at South Central College in North Mankato on Feb. 14. “The future is about differentiating yourself,” said Peterson. Peterson spent half his life working for General Mills and his entire life in agriculture production. He grew up on a farm, and owns and operates Peterson Farms, a crop and Angus beef operation near Paynesville, Minn. He retired from General Mills in 2015. “I have the insight to live in both of those worlds,” said Peterson, who spent 25 years sourcing ingredients for General Mills. That’s why when activists showed up in helicopters at the General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley, Peterson was tapped to deal with it. His response was a sustainability approach. “Sustainability is not asking you guys to spend more. It’s helping you to be more profitable. Particularly at $3 corn and input prices the way they are today,” said Peterson. As General Mills celebrates its 150th birthday, Peterson said the company is facing its biggest challenge yet with a steady decline in sales of 5 to 8 percent over the last six years. Consumers are purchasing whole and fresh foods instead of packaged and processed food. Millenials are changing the way food is purchased. They will pay more and they want information. “Betty Crocker is in assisted living,” said Peterson, also noting that the Green Giant is in an orphanage as it was sold to a company that buys up orphan brands. So General Mills is diversifying its portfolio. In 2014, the company purchased Annie’s, an organic foods company, for $800 million. Annie’s is currently the fastest growing part of General Mills. “Food companies, farmers and consumers are moving closer together,” said Peterson. He spoke directly to young farmers, telling them to think about what con-

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Growers must continue to examine footprint of production PETERSON, from pg. 7 For U.S. farmers, the continuous improvement path holds the most promise. Using scientific data, the program measures the footprint of growing corn, oats, wheat, sugar beets, milk and fiber for cardboard. Over time, producers will improve their metrics. General Mills is part of Field to Market, the leading sustainability network of 120 producers, retailers, government, equipment dealers, seed and chemical companies. The network includes Wal-Mart, Cargill, John Deere, Monsanto, Syngenta and other well knowns. The program defined how to measure the sustainability footprint using metrics addressing land use, soil health, greenhouse gas and electricity. The goal is improvement, with assistance from scientists and universities. The Field to Market goal is to engage 50 million acres across the United States by 2020. The focus is soybeans, corn, potato, cotton, rice and wheat. In 2012, General Mills found success in working with Idaho farmers by partnering with Syngenta which was already providing a farm management program to the farmers. The goal was to sustainably source wheat. Field to Market metrics were built into Syngenta’s program. In analyzing the anonymous data, General Mills already knew the average footprint for the region, Idaho and the country. General Mills held a workshop for the farmers. The analysis indicated an irri-

gation issue in which center From these projects, General pivots were set for the driest Mills has learned that data must area of the field, causing overcover the full crop rotation and be The quicker you stop watering and a 7 percent drag voluntary. Data privacy is critical fighting this and begin on yield. The next year overwaembracing this, the bet- and must remain anonymous. The tering was fixed by smart chips focus must be on outcomes, not ter off you’ll be. on center pivot systems. practices. Above all, sustainability — Steve Peterson must be tied to profit. “They started to see correlations that affected their bot“This is here to stay. The quicker tom line,” said Peterson. you stop fighting this and begin embracing this, the General Mills started in Idaho and has brought the better off you’ll be,” said Peterson. same model of regional engagement to U.S. and For the record, General Mills has a neutral stance Canadian growing regions where they source their on genetically modified organisms. grain. The company is proving this with progressive Change farmers and then letting the “coffee shop talk work,” Peterson defines sustainability as his grandkids’ explained Peterson. work in that his generation cannot borrow from folMoving forward, Field to Market has a platform to lowing generations. His own farm is a Minnesota add its metrics and pull data from farm management Water Quality Certified Farm. software that have joined Field to Market. The data “You change around what you love,” said Peterson. remains anonymous, but it allows the measurement For Peterson, his love is the North Fork of the Crow of sustainability. The future in Minnesota is large companies like Cargill, CHS and co-ops to scale this River. Sustainability means that his grandkids will be able to farm the land, eat the fish and swim in work, explained Peterson. Lake Koronis long after he is dead and gone. For example, General Mills has been is working “What’s your North Fork of the Crow River?” with American Crystal Sugar Cooperative in the Red River Valley. They have been collecting anonymous Peterson asked. data from American Crystal growers for four years. To learn more about Field to Market, visit www. By year five, General Mills will be able to demon- fieldtomarket.org. v strate continuous improvement in Field to Market metrics.

Iowa releases pest resistance plan DES MOINES — Iowa agriculture officials recently announced the release of the Iowa Pest Resistance Management Plan. The Iowa-specific plan seeks to engage farmers on the issue of pest resistance management with the goal of keeping technology and tools such as pesticides, seed treatments, and biotechnology products and native traits available and effective. “This plan brought together a broad cross-section of Iowa agriculture partners to proactively address the issue of pest resistance. Pests do not recognize field borders, so it is important we work collaboratively on this issue. Iowa is again ahead of the curve in developing a state pest resistance management plan and I hope farmers take the time to learn more about the effort and consider if there are opportunities to be involved in their area,” Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey said. The Iowa Pest Resistance Management Plan’s goal is to document and promote holistic and integrated management solutions that will effectively and sustainably control pests, including insects, weeds and

plant disease. This includes postponing or delaying resistance development, foster methods of early detection, and then mitigating, to the extent possible, the spread of pest resistance. The plan includes chapters that address governance, the state of the science, pilot projects, and communication and outreach. The pilot projects are intended to deal with resistance issues that are imminent or already present with the objective of minimizing the potential of further resistance development. It is expected that the first round of pilot projects will be selected this April and get underway in May so they can be operating during the growing season this year. The full plan and additional information about pest resistance management efforts can be found at www.ProtectIowaCrops.org. This article was submitted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. v

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and Craig Sheaffer and Don Wyse’s work with perennial grasses and grass mixtures for bioenergy paved the way for my research,” he said. “I worked with them to design our alley cropping system.” Johnson, Sheaffer and Wyse are professors in the department of agronomy and plant genetics at the University of Minnesota. Dean Current, of the university’s department of forest resources, was also involved in planning the research. In 2010, when the research plots were established, high fuel prices made growing biofuels of farmland appear financially rewarding. By 2016, fuel prices had fallen dramatically and farm-grown biofuels no longer looked profitable. Even though large acreages of hybrid poplar that were planted in

central Minnesota were harvested for pulpwood, Gamble does not believe that would change the picture for southern Minnesota plantings. “Southern Minnesota is too far from paper-making plants to make growing pulpwood here economically feasible,” he said. Lessons learned Although the plots were plowed down after Gamble finished his research for his Ph.D., he believes there are agricultural and environmental lessons to take away from the research. The research plots were planted in an area prone to flooding. Gamble learned some things about what grows well in wet sites. “Native perennials such as prairie cordgrass, native grass mixtures, and shrub willows are better suited to floodplain sites than annual grain

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By TIM KING The Land Correspondent ST. PAUL, Minn. — An agroforestry research project conducted by University of Minnesota Ph.D. candidate Joshua Gamble sheds some light on how a mix of trees and agronomic crops can provide farm income and keep soil and nutrients out of waterways in southern Minnesota. “Our goal for the project was to design multipurpose systems that could provide sustainable field and economic output while also providing ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, soil retention, nutrient removal and retention, and habitat for pollinators among other things,” said Gamble. Gamble is also a research agronomist for U.S. Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service in St. Paul. Between 2010 and 2016, Gamble planted four different herbaceous perennial crops in 50-foot wide alleys between 16-foot wide rows of a bushy willow called Fish Creek and a fast growing hybrid poplar called NM6. The herbaceous perennials included switchgrass, prairie cordgrass, an alfalfaintermediate wheatgrass mixture, and a native tallgrass-forb-legume polyculture. The system, which was planted on research plots at three farm sites in Martin and Dakota counties, is called alley cropping. The study was designed to harvest both the woody crops and herbaceous crops for burnable biomass to be used for electricity or heat production. Gamble said that his work built upon that of previous research projects by University of Minnesota researchers. “Gregg Johnson’s work with willow

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Perennial buffers protect water, provide economic output AGROFORESTRY, from pg. 9 crops and are much better at retaining nutrients and sediment on site,” he said. “If we’re serious about improving water quality in Minnesota waterways, perennial buffers are a useful tool that can still provide some economic output such as grazing, hay, and eventually biomass.” Some of the plantings in the alley cropping system performed better with wet feet than others. “The alfalfa was originally mixed with the intermediate wheatgrass, but did not persist at our sites beyond the first year due to flooding and competition with wheatgrass,” Gamble said. “On drier sites, alfalfa would likely be a good alley crop.” What did perform well in the floodprone areas was the hybrid poplar and prairie cord grass alleys. Not only did they produce the most biomass, but they had the greatest uptake of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Although the poplar did well in the

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more shade and reduced crop yield compared to west-east oriented rows. The orientation of tree plantings has a practical application in alley cropping — whether you’re planning to harvest biomass or establishing a grazing and tree crop alley system. Gamble is not aware of alley cropping systems in Minnesota that combine grazing and tree crops but he believes that they have potential. Gamble points to Missouri where alley cropping is being successfully used to produce pecans, buffalo, wheat and hay at Shepherd Farms near Cliffton Hill, Mo. “Alley cropping can diversify farm income, improve crop production and provide protection and conservation benefits to crops,” according to the Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri. “Fine hardwoods like walnut, oak, ash and pecan are favored tree species in alley cropping systems and can potentially provide high value lumber or veneer logs while income is derived from a companion crop planted in the alleyways.” Whether it’s for burnable biomass, veneer, or sunflowers, alley cropping may have a future in Minnesota’s agriculture. v

Students invited to submit artwork for Iowa calendar DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages students from Iowa to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the “From the Farm to You” calendar. The calendars are distributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair and include artwork that emphasizes the connection between the production of Iowa’s farmers and the products used by people every day. Students of all ages are invited to submit artwork. Pictures should be drawn using only black lines on plain white paper, 8 ½ by 11 inches. The pictures should not be colored.

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Yield increases explain popularity of cover crops According to a Conservation Technology Information Center survey, after growing a cover crop, corn yields increased an average of 3.4 bushels per acre ... Soybean yield increased 1.5 bushels per acre. After corn planted on corn more than four years, the yield increased by 8.3 percent. on a good year this season.” Jerry Ackermann is a Lakefield farmer who distributes cover crop seed and hires Olsem to plant his own cover crop. Ackermann said that a couple of years ago, 2,800 acres in his area had cover crops. Last year, the number increased to 8,000 and this year he anticipates over 10,000 acres growing cover crops. Ackermann experimented with cover cropping in a test plot about seven years ago. He has observed that cover crop fields are found in clusters because one neighbor learns from another and tries cover crops himself. Soon, several neighbors are comparing notes on how their cover crops are helping retain moisture and control weeds.

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Aerial seeding Last July 27, Lamberton, Minn., farmer Bill Pfaar and his son Brian planted a cover crop consisting of rye, radish, crimson clover and rapeseed with their corn. Because of the extratall corn last year, an airplane was the best option for spreading the seed. By Sept. 18, cover crop growth was limited, possibly a result of the tall corn. Ben Olsem and his wife, Megan, demonstrate their support of cover crops by using their airplane to broadcast the seed. Megan provides ground support by getting the seed ready to load onto the plane and sees to anything else needing to be done. Their business, Olsem Aerial Application Service near Westbrook, Minn., also does weed control aerially. “Seeing results makes me excited,” said Ben. When asked why he uses a plane instead of ground applicators, he replied, “Ground rigs create soil compaction, something cover crops help to prevent.” The Conservation Technology Information Center surveyed 2,020 farmers across the country concerning their cover crop results in 2016. This survey indicated a steady increase in acres put into cover crops. The average of 339 acres using cover crops more than doubled the acreage participants said they planted in 2011. According to the survey, after growing a cover crop, corn yields increased an average of 3.4 bushels per acre, or 1.9 percent. Soybean yield increased by 1.5 bu./acre, or 2.8 percent. After corn planted on corn more than four years, the yield increased by 8.3 percent. The increases may not be spectacular, but there is a definite increase that should catch the eye of a crop farmer. In the Olsems’ customer area, cover crop acreage two years ago was 1,200 acres. Last year it increased to 7,000 acres. Ben predicted, “We’re planning

“Multi-seed mixes are best,” says Ackermann. “Even a thin stand of cereal rye does its job controlling weeds.” Resources All of the cover crop variables can be overwhelming for the farmer who has “never done it that way” before. However, help is available from government entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Redwood Falls, Minn., or the Cannon River Watershed Partnership. Each organization has trained personnel to guide a farmer who starts using cover crops. Your local county extension agent will also have valuable resources to guide you on your way. When talking to those involved in cover crops, a consistent attitude prevailed, whether the person distributed seeds, farmed or was employed in the industry. Their excitement enhanced the comments they made about proven results and prospects for the future. This summer and fall, take notice of harvested fields. The green plants you see most likely are cover crops and not weeds. v

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By CAROLYN VAN LOH The Land Correspondent Farmers have tried numerous methods of improving the profitability of their land, and Minnesota farmers are realizing the benefits of using cover crops. The Cannon River Watershed Partnership, headquartered in Northfield, Minn., defines cover crops as “plants that are planted between cash crops to keep living cover on the landscape.” Cover crops are one way to manage soil health while increasing crop productivity and improving the environment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture promotes four basic practices for improving the health of the soil. • Keep the soil covered as much as possible. • Disturb the soil as little as possible. • Keep plants growing throughout the year to feed the soil. • Diversify as much as possible using crop rotation and cover crops. The benefits of growing cover crops vary greatly, depending on the area, weather conditions, and type of cash crop in the field, but a few general advantages are a good place to begin the discussion. The Cover Crops Field Guide from the Midwest Cover Crops Council says cover crops help prevent water/wind erosion and improve soil quality. Legume cover crops fix atmospheric nitrogen into forms accessible by plants. About one-half of the nitrogen in the cover crop shoots should be available to the next cash crop one or two months after the cover crop is terminated. The growing roots of all cover crops take up residual soil nitrates from fertilizer and soil organic matter. Also, some cover crops are known for their ability to suppress weeds. Farmers must carefully consider what cover crop plants are compatible with the cash crop. Time is an important factor as is the growing time for the cover crop before it becomes a benefit. Timing varies by species. Climate, soils and other growing conditions affect cover crops. Some cover crops tolerate wet or droughty conditions while others do not.

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Gov. Dayton signs $35 million Rural Finance Authority bill ST. PAUL, Minn. – Delivering needed assistance to Minnesota’s 74,000 farmers, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton recently signed the bipartisan $35 million Rural Finance Authority legislation (H.F. 14) into law. The new funding will allow the Authority to continue offering eligible Minnesota farmers affordable financing and terms and conditions not offered by other traditional lenders. Rural Finance Authority loans are particularly important early in the year when Minnesota farmers review their finances and restructure debt ahead of the growing season. “This investment will provide important assistance to Minnesota farmers struggling with low commodity prices and rising expenses,” said Gov. Dayton.“I thank the Legislature for moving quickly to pass this bipartisan legislation. I look forward to working with Legislators on additional help for our farm families throughout the Session.” “Minnesota’s farm families are the backbone of Minnesota’s economy and support hundreds of thousands of good jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity,” said Lt. Governor Tina Smith. “The Rural Finance Authority is important because it helps farmers facing the perfect storm of low commodity prices and high costs.” In addition to helping farmers secure financing, the Rural Finance Authority also offers a variety

other programs to strengthen Minnesota farm families and communities. These programs are designed to help new farmers purchase land, restructure debt, invest in farm improvements, and finance livestock production facilities. “The Rural Finance Authority has delivered affordable, low interest loans to thousands of Minnesota farmers to finance expansions and land purchases, and to restructure their debt,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson. “Keeping family farmers in business is important not only to our rural communities, but to the entire state.” The Rural Finance Authority has lacked funding since Dec. 31, 2016, because the Minnesota Legislature failed to pass a bonding bill last session. Since exhausting the funding, the Authority has been working with local banks to take loan applications, but has been unable to authorize new financing for Minnesota farmers. “The agriculture industry is the second largest employer in our state and the cornerstone of Minnesota’s economy, but the average farmer is 57 years old,” said Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia). “These low interest loans will continue our tradition of supporting family farms, and help young beginning farmers start their own farms or take over their family farms.” “I am honored to have been a part of passing this legislation that will provide famers critical access to low interest loans,” said Senator Kent Eken (DFL-

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Twin Valley). “Programs like the Rural Finance Authority allow our agricultural producers and family farms to remain competitive, especially given the current downturn in the agriculture economy, and in turn has a direct impact on the success of rural communities throughout the state.” “Providing funds for the continuation of the Rural Finance Authority’s agricultural loan program is an urgent issue I am pleased we were able to resolve swiftly,” said Representative Jeanne Poppe (DFLAustin). “These opportunities benefit both our hardworking farmers and the local lenders who participate.” Minnesota farmers interested in learning more about the assistance offered by the Rural Finance Authority should visit the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website or contact: (651) 201-6004. Proposed investments This session, Gov. Dayton has proposed an Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota to help Minnesota farming families and strengthen rural communities across the state. These efforts are particularly important at a time when commodity prices have declined significantly and health insurance costs have risen for many farmers. For a comprehensive look at the investments Governor Dayton has proposed for Minnesota farmers and rural communities, visit bit.ly/AgendaFacts. This article was submitted by the office of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. v

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Central Minnesota Farm Show exhibitor map Here is the exhibitor map followed by a listing of the exhibitors scheduled for the 2017 Central Minnesota Farm Show, Feb. 28-March 2 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, Minn.

The exhibition hall is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The list of exhibitors begins on pg. 16. The list was submitted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

Free AM refreshments Enjoy free coffee, donuts and milk from 9 to 11 a.m. each day of the show! Central Minnesota Farm Show Feb. 28-March 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. River’s Edge Convention Center 10 South Fourth Avenue, St. Cloud www.CentralMNFarmShow.com

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Central Minnesota Farm Show Feb. 28-March 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. River’s Edge Convention Center 10 South Fourth Avenue, St. Cloud www.CentralMNFarmShow.com Van Ahn and Company will share an outlook for grain and livestock markets, crop inputs, and discuss marketing tools and marketing plan strategies. Day 2: Wednesday, March 1 Session 1: 10:30- 11:45 a.m.; Session 2: 1:30-2:45 p.m. Turning Precision Data into Profits: Panelists Brad Carlson, University of Minnesota Extension educator for crops; Jess Wold, ISG specialist, Midwest Machinery Co.; and Nathan Kosbau, regional YieldPoint specialist, CHS Country Operations will provide insight. They will discuss turning precision data into profitable management decisions; how to apply variable rate nitrogen technology on your farm; how you can be sure the data is dependable; where the data goes once it’s “up in the cloud” and who has access to it; how to protect your data; best apps for analyzing and comparing data; and what’s coming next? Market Outlook Seminar: Joe Spader, president and risk management consultant at DairyVisor, will share an outlook for dairy, beef, feed, and

grain markets, and discuss marketing tools and marketing plan strategies. Day 3: Thursday, March 2 Estate Planning Part 1: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Estate Planning Part 2: 1:30-3 p.m. Planning Your Legacy: Panel presentation by Cathy Olson, Senior business analyst at AgStar Financial Services; Gary Hachfeld, University of Minnesota Extension educator; and Brian J. Schoenborn, attorney at Stinson Leonard Street. They will present key steps, tax strategies, and insights on developing and implementing a successful farm transition plan. This article was submitted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. v

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Central Minnesota Farm Show Exhibitors Here is the listing of the exhibitors scheduled for the 2017 Central Minnesota Farm Show. The list was submitted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

ABC Seamless — A400 Ag Solutions — A102 Ag Tech Drainage — A307 Agri-King, Inc. — B913

Agri-Plastic and Silo Repair — A6 Agri-Systems — B1009 AgStar Financial Services — B821 and B900 Albers Dairy Equipment, Inc. — A206 Aldrich Tractor — C4007-4010 C5000-5003 Alltech, Inc. — A5 American Door Works — B838 American Family Insurance —

C7016-7017 American Pressure, Inc. — A315 AMPI — C7022 AMPS, Inc. — B810 API Garage Door Store — B830 Arnold’s of St. Cloud, Inc. — B922-925 and B1000-1003 Arnzen Construction & St. Rosa Lumber — C3011-3013; C4004-4006 Arvig — C7011 Automation Plus — C7006 Automotive Parts Headquarters-Auto

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Central Minnesota Farm Show Exhibitors Carlson Wholesale, Inc. — C2011-2012 and C3004-3005 Catholic United Financial — A213 Centra Sota Cooperative — C5009-5013 C6002-6006 Central McGowan — C3003 Central Minnesota Corn Growers — B812 Central Minnesota Credit Union — A117 Central Minnesota Renewables — B825 Central Petroleum Co — A518 Champion Milking Supply, LLC — A512513 CHS Prairie Lakes — A202 Complete Grain Systems, Inc. — B802804 Country Financial Farm Insurance — B814 CowKuhlerz — B1033-1034 Cutco — A10 Dairy Farmers of America — A122 Dairyland Pest Control — C2010

Dairyland Seed, Inc. — A601 Dairyland Supply — A612-622 A700-710 Dairymaster USA, Inc. — A502 Dan’s Custom Welding Tables, LLC — B1006-1007 Dick Meyer Co., Inc. — B906

EasyFix Rubber Products North America — A602 Edward Jones — B1023

F&M Bank — A516 Factory Home Center — A106 Farm Bureau Financial Services — B902 Farm Rite Equipment of St. Cloud, Inc. — A416-417 Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. — A618 Feed Stuff Bagging, Inc. — B828 Finken Water Treatment, Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling — C37024 Forward Farm Lines — A426-431 Frandsen Bank and Trust — B813 Freeport State Bank — B824

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G3 Power Systems, LLC — A515 Genex Farm System, Inc. — B1026-1029 Geringhoff — A412-415 Gilleland Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. — A113114 Gilman Co-op Creamery — B928-931 Gold Country Seed — B1012 Granite Electronics, Inc. — A200 Grassland Solutions — A11 Green Energy Products, LLC — A519 Growers Chemical Corporation — B1025

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Hanson Silo Company — C3007-3009 and C4000-4002 Hodgman Drainage Co, Inc. — A608 Hotsy — A713 Hubbard Feeds — A606 Husky Spring Company — A105 Huton Inc. — C7004 Hydro Engineering — B834

Innovative Basement Systems — A103104

Isaacson Sales and Service — B831-833 and B910-912

Jordan Ag Supply, Inc. — B1022

K&S Millwrights Inc. — C2002 KASM/KDDG — A1 Kuhn North America — A300-304

Land O’Lakes Coop Trucks — A404-406 Leedstone, Inc. — B932-933 Legend Seeds — A3-4 Lemken USA — B835 LG Seeds — B806 Lifestyle Lumber, Inc. — A719 Linder Farm Network — A13 Litzau Drainage — A120 Lumber One, Avon, Inc. — B1020 Lumber One, Cold Spring, Inc. — A205

Mark J. Traut Wells, Inc. — B809 McKay’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram — C4011-4013 and C5004-5006

MEDA, Inc. — A500-501 Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC — A308-310 Mid America Distributing, LLC — A116 Midsota Manufacturing, Inc. — A418-422 Midstate Genetics — B1011 Midwest Machinery Co — A521-522 A609-610 Midwest Sales and Construction — A316317 Mies Outland — A112 Mimbach Fleet — A110-111 Minnesota Farm Guide — A201

Minnesota Farmers Union — A314 Minnesota Home Improvements, Inc. — A109 Minnesota Spray-Foam Insulation — A118 Minnesota Tarps and Liners — B905 Minnwest Bank — B808 Modern Farm Equipment — B817-820; B839-842; B918-921; and B940-947 Morton Buildings Inc. — A607 Mulching Mania — A119 Munson Hybrids, Inc. — C7008 Mustang Seeds — C7005

Visit The Land booth The Land staff will be in Booth A8 at the Central Minnesota Farm Show. Advertising representatives Jerry Hintz and Kim Allore will be talking with readers and exhibitors. Questions or comments? Tell us what’s on your mind. We love to hear from our readers. “Best of Back Roads” The Land will be selling “Best of Back Roads: Stories of hidden gems in Minnesota and Iowa.” Our special farm show price for this archival hardcover book is $29.95 plus tax. That’s $10 off! The “Back Roads” feature is a reader favorite that has appeared on the back page of every issue of The Land since 2003. Since then, “Back Roads” has taken readers to town festivals, country churches, pow-wows, county fairs, cafes and parks. “Best of Back Roads” celebrates rural life and features the interesting people and unique places that define Minnesota and Iowa. Stop by our booth and bring “Best of Back Roads” home. Our book also makes a great gift for The Land readers and all who value rural life.

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Central Minnesota Farm Show Exhibitors The Fine Twine — B837 The Land Magazine - A8 Thomas Tool and Supplies - A115 Thunder Seed - C7021 Titan Pro - A425 Tracy Seeds, LLC - B1019 TransAgra - A9 Tri-County Foam Insulation, LLC - B1024

NAPA Auto Parts — B816 Nelson Agri Structures — B903 Nextire, Inc. — C5007-5008 NFO — C7013 Northern Tool and Equipment — A505506 Northland Buildings — B907 Northland Farm Systems, Inc. — B829

O’Reilly Auto Parts — C7010

QC Supply, LLC — A108 Quality Forklift Sales and Service — B826-827 Quality Sales and Service, Inc. — B915

R&S Tire Service — A604-605 RDO Equipment Co. — A319-322 A407410 Real Tuff, Inc. — A7157-718 Redfield LLC — A219 RetroGreen Energy — A100 Rice Companies — A214 River Power and Equipment, Inc. — A504 Roers Whitewashing and Steam Cleaning

Sam’s Club — A12 Schaeffer Specialized Lubricants — C7014-7015 Schlenner Wenner and Co — B909 Show-Me Shortline — A432-433 A509510 Silver Stream Shelters — A207 Simonson Installation — C3006 St. Cloud State University — A203 St. Cloud Surgical Center and Maki Technology — B1008 St. Cloud Surgical Center and Navio Robotics — A121 St. Cloud Times — C7023 St. Cloud VA Health Care System — B908 Star Publication- Benton County Ag — B1013 Star Publication- Country Acres — A7 Stearns Bank-Equipment Financing Division — B917 Stearns County Farm Bureau — B901 Stearns Electric Association — A423-424 Steffes Group, Inc. — A14-15 Stine Seed Company — A204 Structural Buildings — A514 Sunrise Ag — A714

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Pacif Ag, LLC — B1032 PAI Insurance Group — B807 Patz Corp. — C2007-2009 and C30003002 Paul Mueller Company — C7018-7020 Paul’s Welding and Repair — A101 Peterson Farms Seed — A507 Pluto Legal, PLLC — A313 Powerhouse Outdoor Equipment, Inc. — B926-927 and B1004-1005 Powerlift Doors — C7009 Prairie Brand Seed — A107 Producers Hybrids — A712

— B904 Royalton Lumber, Inc. — B914

Wieser Concrete - A212 Wingert Sales and Service - A215-216 Woller Equipment - A217-218 A305-306 WW Osakis Silo Repair - C6000

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Enter to win You can enter to win prizes online and at the Central Minnesota Farm Show. Here are the details. Online giveaway Register to win a 21 piece socket set from Midwest Machinery and a Case Ram 3500 Service Toy Truck from Arnold’s, St. Cloud. Visit www.CentralMNFarmShow. com to register to win. Choose the prizes burst on the homepage. You must register to win by noon, March 2, to be eligible. Farm show drawing At the Central Minnesota Farm Show, you can register to win: • $100 gift card from Arnold’s of St. Cloud •

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CIH 7180, MAG FWA .......................................................................................................................................$58,000 CIH 7230, FWA, 3100 Hrs ...............................................................................................................................$71,000 CIH 8920, FWA, 5000 Hrs ...............................................................................................................................$89,000 CIH 5240, Max FWA, 3100 Hrs with Loader ...................................................................................................$48,000 CIH Maximum 125 Pro FWA 1000H Sharp ...................................................................................................$68,000 CIH 7130 2WD 540/1000 PTO 4500H, Sharp .................................................................................................$44,000 CIH 4800 Digger, 24-30’ ................................................................................................................ $8,500 & $10,500 CIH 4300, Field Cultivator, 28’.........................................................................................................................$11,500 CIH 4300, Field Cultivator, 35’.........................................................................................................................$12,500 CIH 4800, Field Cultivator, 24’........................................................................................................................... $7,500

Prize registration forms and boxes will be available at the information booth and at the exhibit featuring these prizes.

Scholarships Each year the Farm Show committee selects eight central Minnesota area high school students to award a $400 scholarship. The 2016 Scholarship winners are: Mary Paul — Milaca High School Austin Dobmeier — Albany Senior High School Matthew Hellermann —Holdingford High School Grace Phillipp — Holdingford High School Emily Amundson — Dassel-Cokato High School Kayla Kutzke — Atwater Cosmos Grove City Cory Berscheit — Becker High School Rebecca Schubert — Sauk RapidsRice High School The 2017 scholarship application period closed Feb. 3. This article was submitted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.CentralMNFarmShow.com to learn more. v

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CIH 5300, Grain Drill w/Grass ........................................................................................................................... $9,500 CIH 3950, 25’ ...................................................................................................................................................$21,000 CIH 5278 Ripper ..............................................................................................................................................$18,500 CIH 630C, w/Lead Shank ................................................................................................................................$28,000 CIH 496 21’, Cushion Gang ............................................................................................................................$12,500 DMI 530B, w/Lead Shank, Nice ......................................................................................................................$16,500 Demco 550 Box...............................................................................................................................................$10,500 Demco 450.......................................................................................................................................... $9,500-$10,500 JD 712 11-Shank Disc Chisel............................................................................................................................ $8,500 JD 914 9 Shank ................................................................................................................................................. $9,500 White 456 II Shank Disc Chisel ........................................................................................................................ $9,000

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2015 Dalton Side Dresser 16 row, 30 inch, 1000 gallon tank, hyd pump, micro track, controller, 2 sets nozzles, ONLY USED 1000 ACRES ..............................$25,500

1990 Transcraft 45 foot with seed tender and tanks set up with NEW Conveyall 410 seed tender, (2) 1600-gallon cone bottom tanks, Honda pump, all hose and valves ....................................$35,400

1985 Alloy 42 foot water/fertilizer trailer spring suspension, with 2-3200 gallon horizontal tanks, 3 inch pump, mix cone, hose reel ..................... $13,100

2015 Dalton Side Dresser 16 row, 30 inch, 1000 gallon tank, hyd pump, micro track, controller, 2 sets nozzles, ONLY USED 1000 ACRES ..............................$25,500

1970 Trailmobile 38’ water/fertilizer trailer, spring susp., NEW PAINT, NEW DECK, NEW 3-1600 gal cone bottom water/ fertilizer tanks, Honda pump, mix cone, all hose and valves, FIELD READY, CURRENT DOT.....$15,500

2002 Wabash 45 ft water/fertilizer trailer NEW 4--1600 gallon water/ fertilizer tanks, 30 gallon chemical mix cone, Gx200 Honda pump, all hose and valves, FIELD READY, CURRENT DOT ..................... $13,250

1995 Transcraft 48 ft water/fert trailer 48x102 flatbed water/fert, air ride, spread axle, set up with 4--1600 gallon CONE BOTTOM TANKS, 13 hp 3 INCH, Honda pump, mix cone, all hose and valves..................... $22,750

1992 Trailmobile 45 foot water/fertlizer trailer closed tandem, spring suspension flatbed trailer, NEW PAINT, NEW DECK, set up with NEW 2--3200 gallon horizontal tanks, Honda pump, mix cone, all hose and valves, CURRENT DOT ....................$22,500

1995 Wilson 42x102 air ride, spread axle, set up with NEW 4--1600 gallon cone bottom water/fertilizer tanks, 13HP Honda 3 inch pump, mix cone, all hose and valves.................$31,500

2000 KIDRON 28 ft water/fertilizer trailer NEW 2-1500 gallon tanks, Honda pump, 30 gallon chemical mix cone, all hose and valves, FIELD READY..........................$9,000

NEW 2016 Willmar stainless steel fertilizer tender, 24 ton, 6 compartments, electric roll tarp, on a drop deck trailer.........$49,900

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By ERIK POSZ those fields earlier in the season so you aren’t dealThe Land Correspondent ing with frozen water.” AMES, Iowa — The Practical Farmers of Iowa As far as spring grazing of cover crops goes, (PFI) held its 2017 annual conference, “Pass It On,” Schleisman said they graze right up the point when at Iowa State University in Ames on Jan. 20-21. the cover crop is burned down. In the fall, the cows can stay on the land even longer. More than 100 vendors were set up at the event demonstrating products and wares to a packed “One particular field we have is 150 acres,” house. In addition, PFI had a full schedule of educaSchleisman said. “We put 120 cows in there. And tional and informational sessions for attendees. they stayed there for about 70 days in the fall. Offerings covered a broad spectrum of topics, includ“One of the favorites of the cows in fall grazing is ing building soil fertility, natural medicine for liveradishes. They’ll pull them out of the ground if they stock, pollinator conservation, tillage practices and can. Even if it freezes and the radishes rot, they’ll winter greenhouses, to name only a few. Photos by Erik Posz still eat them. Turnips didn’t do as well for us. We Keynote speakers at the event included Susan The Practical Farmers of Iowa conducted a number of planted rye and turnips. The cows ate the greens off Jutz, Vic Madsen and Dan Wilson. educational sessions throughout its annual conference in of the turnips, but not the turnips themselves. But also, it hadn’t froze yet. I think had we had a good Jutz owned and operated ZJ Farm from 1994 Ames on Jan. 20 and 21. freeze, the sugar content of the turnips would have until she passed it on to beginning farmer Carmen wife, sons-in-law, uncles and his father) run M&M been higher, and the cows would have liked them Black in 2016. ZJ Farm is a diversified vegetable and Farms near Lake City. The operation contains about sheep farm. Jutz also co-founded one of the first 4,500 acres, including pastures. Of that land, about better.” Community Supported Agriculture programs in 1,200 acres has cover crops on it; 80 percent of those Economics Iowa. Schleisman said that, in the end, cover crops need cover crop acres are grazed. Cover crops have become to make economic sense to your operation. There has Madsen and his wife, Cindy Madsen, have farmed an integral part of Schleisman’s operation over the to be real, measurable value. together since 1970. The Madsens raise corn, soy- years. But he warned it’s not something you can just jump into. beans, oats, hay, farrow-to-finish hogs, broilers and “Our farm, along with three other farmers and beef cattle. Initial on-farm research had them quesPractical Farmers of Iowa are part of a research proj“Planning is important when it tioning whether they could reduce nitrogen applica- comes to cover crops,” Schleisman ect to determine the economic value of what we are tion. This curiosity led the Madsens down a path said. “You have to plan early to get grazing out of these fields,” Schleisman said. “We are which took them from 100-percent conventional to your seed, or you’re going to be a just in our second year. But there is a preliminary 100-percent organic practices. report out. little bit over a barrel from a cost Wilson and his wife, Lorna Wilson, own and oper- standpoint. You need to know what “Out of the 320 head I grazed last year in the fall, ate Seven W Farms. Dan began farming with his you are going to plant where, so you I had a savings of $71.00 a head, which is huge,” father in 1972. The Wilsons’ children are the third can get the seed in early.” Schleisman said. “Until we did the project, I never generation to farm family land. The family raises really calculated the value. This is huge. My numIn addition, Schleisman cautioned Mark organic row crops, pastured pork and chickens, dairy that treatments such as herbicides Schleisman bers this year will be bigger than $71 a head. And cattle, grass-fed lamb and beef, and free-range eggs. need to be looked at carefully. remember, that’s just the fall grazing. That doesn’t Central to their farming philosophy is ensuring the include what we got out of cover crops in the spring.” “There are some herbicides you can’t use on cover next generation comes back to the farm, acting as Schleisman encourages cattle and non-cattle opercrops if you are going to graze them,” he said. “If you mentors to beginning farmers. ations alike to take a look at cover crops. He said don’t read the label, and you graze the cover crop, One of the main themes running through the edu- you’ll be off-label. I’ve never heard of anyone getting there are benefits to the cattle and to the land itself. cational and informational sessions was the different in trouble for that, but it is a real possibility.” “The cover crops give you a good root structure,” he uses and applications of cover crops. On the second said. “The soil takes water much more quickly. There In addition to treatments, Schleisman said seeding day of the conference, there were four sessions on is less compaction. And valuable carbon is added to cover crops. Loran Steinlage, who farms near West methods are important to take into consideration. the soil. For us, grazing on top of these benefits is a Union, and Chris Teachout, a fifth-generation farmer There are several options, including aerial broad- real win-win.” v from Shenandoah, covered the basics of cover crops. casting and drilling. “Seeding method gets tied back into whether you Teachout returned later in the day with Chris are going to spring graze or fall graze your land, Henning to discuss cover crop conservation on rentwhat you’re going to plant, and what you have growed land. 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Pork industry ramps up production, consumption By DICK HAGEN sources of these ribs which mostly go to restaurants smart on any issue, such as big is bad. Also, (some The Land Staff Writer such as Chili’s, Applebees and the like. feel) farmers don’t care about the consumer; they MINNEAPOLIS — “What does Dallas Hockman “So yes, we’re very much in support of consumers only care about profit. So I look forward to this new do for me?” As vice president of industry operations being able to know more about the meat products administration. Unpredictable at this stage, but this of the National Pork Producers Council, Hockman they purchase,” Hockman said. “But the reality is vast separation of what government used to be verrepresents hog farmers to food companies and retail- that the vast majority of consumers really don’t care. sus government in the Trump administration will be ers and does quite a bit more than you might realize. AD WeCOPY estimate only about 15 percent of our customers interesting and perhaps absolutely amazing at “I speak on behalf of the Council on a variety of see OrDer they fOr want YOur AD size are insertiOn engaged — meaning tosCheDule know more &times.” issues with considerable time devoted to animal wel- about the source of the products they are purchas- Demand fare production practices. I spend a lot of time call- instruCtiOns ing. Very few read labels today even though there is Hockman pointed out that we live in a food surthe code (see insertion order) in very small type-size 6- at/near the bottom of the ad ing on food services and retail because many want to CODE: very Put specific info on most labels,” he said. plus country. NAMES: see insertion order for which name(s) to add under “sales consultant” know how pork is produced and where it comes CONSULTANT “If we lived in the European Union, then country “No one worries about going to the store because if you do nOt have a name, or it has a sales Center listed, please put this instead: from,” said Hockman. of origin would benOte: an issue; but the American conthere are always many choices. We don’t see any Call for your local northland sales Consultant Hockman said it boils down to choice on whether sumer has such confidence in the quality of Amerienvironment that could result in some type of ration(and remove the line that’s “local sales Consultant” that’s already on the ad) consumers have the right to know the source of their can meat products, it’s not an issue. Certain produce ing of food. We’re optimistic about more focus being meat products. and fruit items are imported simply to meet year- put back to the blue collar segment because we consider agriculture to be part of that blue collar. We “We very much support choice in today’s market- around consumer demand,” he stated. place,” he said. “We respect that consumers have Hockman said that the pork industry did country should take pride in realizing that we produce the 2x2 most safe and wholesome food products in the choice. We have country of origin labels on our of origin labeling for four to five years, but there imported meats. We have a very minor amount of were headaches and costs associated with the sys- world,” he said. imported pork; mostly added value further processed tem. Marketing surveys showed this to be a conSeven new swine processing facilities are coming hams, prosciutto, and special ribs. Most of these sumer novelty which soon wore off. on line in 2017-18, but demand should not be an come from Italy.” “The U.S. is one of the weird markets,” Hockman issue. Hockman said these new facilities are mostly When it comes to exporting, the United States said. “We’re used to paying more for imported prod- cooperative efforts aligned with producers. He menexports 50 percent of its hams, mostly to Mexico. ucts — wines, cars, jewelry, cheese, even lamb. There tioned two new niche plants — one in Minnesota and one in Missouri — that are specific to unique “We import only about 2 percent of pork, mostly often is value associated with imported products in characteristics of their markets. Oriented to the food ribs. Why? We consume more ribs than we produce. some categories. But for pork products, we’re seeing service segment, the emphasis will be quality-value Keep in mind, the only way you get baby-back ribs is more marketing along the lines of organic, natural added which suggests they will mostly be buying if you bone the loins, Hockman said. “But we still sell and farm fresh.” genetic-specific hogs. a lot of bone-in loins to make pork chops plus it’s Consumer activists continue to be a huge chal“We’re concerned about this additional ramping up hard to get baby back ribs out of a 300-pound pig!” lenge for the pork industry. of total processing capacity,” said Hockman. “We’re Canada and Denmark are the two principle “An ongoing challenge is consumer activists the largest exporter in the world now. One of every screeching about deplorable conditions for both live- four pigs produced gets exported. So with more total stock and farm workers — yet without an ounce of product into the marketplace, we have to be conscience to back up their ballyhooing. 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doing great work in the swine industry. “We use news and research data from these many sources. With our daily newsletter, each day has a special theme, like Tuesday is Animal Health Welfare Day. We tap into the different universities and each has a slotted ‘Tuesday of the Month’ dialog. Often it’s something that a given university has seen on their radar screen that they think hog producers need to know about,” he said. Markets Trade is vital to the swine industry as roughly 25 percent of U.S. pork is sold to global markets. Schulz noted that the swine industry, like virtually all of agriculture, is a cyclical enterprise with volatility hinged to world government, weather, the politics of trade agreements, discipline within the industry itself, and consumer demand — both nationally and abroad. “We’ve got two new packing plants coming on this year in Sioux City, Iowa and Coldwater, Mich., plus upgrades at four other locations,” said Schulz. “Asian markets are the largest buyers. The middle class keeps expanding in many foreign countries which prompts more pork consumption.” National Hog Farmer is a monthly trade publication for professional pork producers in the United States with in-depth news and production information. Visit www.nationalhogfamer.com or follow on Twitter at Twitter.com/@NHF_Magazine. v

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Producers and policy makers are always By DICK HAGEN big news in National Hog Farmer. In addiThe Land Staff Writer tion, the publication reports the latest in MINNEAPOLIS — Former editor of The research, both from the academic world and Land, but now senior content specialist for the many private firms investing millions in National Hog Farmer, Kevin Schulz shared a swine research and marketing. National Hog few comments at the Minnesota Pork ConFarmer also draws heavily on the swine gress in January. His work may center excluresearch programs of land grant universities. sively in the U.S. swine industry, but Schulz Schulz mentioned several: University of Minsaid, “Once in ag, always in ag.” Kevin Schulz nesota, Iowa State, Kansas State, Purdue, Schulz came to The Land from a weekly Missouri State, Michigan State, Oklahoma newspaper, where he covered everything. He recalled State and Clemson universities. that his newspaper boss asked him “Aren’t you going He noted a recent upstart in the swine world is his to get sick of just writing about agriculture?” alma mater, South Dakota State University. “I may “I soon learned at The Land the species count in be biased, but they have made great strides along agriculture is unlimited. Every crop, every livestock with a commitment from the South Dakota Pork has its cycles. So there is always something fresh,” Producers, the South Dakota Corn and Soybean he said. Growers, the SDSU Alumni Association and the Schulz joined The Land as an assistant editor in South Dakota State Legislature,” he said. 1990. He served as editor from 1997 to 2014, when Typically, when people think South Dakota, they he joined National Hog Farmer. After narrowing his think cattle and pheasants, said Schulz. But SDSU focus to swine, he realized there was a wide variety is making a significant commitment to the South of news to cover in pork production. Dakota swine industry. “What a learning lesson again,” he said. “The swine “It’s a rapidly expanding new industry; plus there’s industry keeps expanding its technological adopgreat support from western Minnesota. I was a Mintions, its new faces and its continually broadening nesota kid, I went to SDSU. Great numbers of Minfocus on both North American and world swine. Just nesota kids still find their college home at Brooklike The Land, virtually every day presents a new ings,” Schulz said. challenge.” Schulz commended every land grant university for National Hog Farmer leans toward larger swine

Hog facility design important for robotic pen cleaners By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MINNEAPOLIS — Another one of those “It had to happen” robotic devices captured interest at the Minnesota Pork Congress, held Jan. 17-18, in Minneapolis. Called the “Wash Hand,” the robotic power washing device was being displayed by Sam Hansen of Swine Robotics, based in Leola, S.D. “This is a semi-automatic system,” Hansen explained. “The technician would be responsible for about 30 percent of the pen cleaning process, hitting those spots that the machine does not hit. However, as you improve your operational skills, your efficiencies would improve accordingly.” Set-up time, moving the machine from pen to pen, and spots the machine just simply would miss are part of this 30 percent technician time for operating the system. “It does not have human intelligence,” Hansen rea-

soned, “so the human is necessary to inspect the washing process.” This is not new technology. Hansen said it dates back about 14 years. “The biggest issue is being able to design a machine that is universally able to operate in a variety of environments,” he said. “All facilities are not made equal. Therefore, our machine is not going to work in every situation. We’re selling about three systems per year into the U.S. swine industry. We sell mostly into Canada which has had a boom in their industry. And we’re doing well in that market because they build their facilities to fit our machine.” As for an ideal facility that best fits the use of a Swine Robotics machine, Hansen talks in terms of the correct aisle width, the correct pen width, and decent anchor points for the machine to be anchored to. Also, a water delivery system is needed with adequate pressure and volume in terms of gal-

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“We’re on the phone doing detail instructions and answering questions,” Hansen said. “When you talk guarantees, you have to realize there are a lot of components in the system. For instance, we have three 24-volt motors. Each motor has a one-year warranty. You have two deep-cycle marine batteries, also with one-year warranties. We don’t have a service technician, but telephone conversations address most problems.” With some design help from robotic technicians at South Dakota State University, Swine Robotics is the only U.S. designer of a robotic swine barn washing device. Hansen said there is also a European firm with a highlyprogrammable unit called The Clever Cleaner which costs $50,000. Visit www.swinerobotics.com to learn more. v

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Minnesota Pork board elections held level. “I look forward to using my direct connection with pig farmers, to best inform policy makers about the noble work pig farmers do,” Timmerman says. “Pig farmers are incredible stewards of their resources and we all benefit from how our local economies are stimulated while they feed the world. It’s an honor to be elected and I’m excited to serve Minnesota’s pig farmers in a new way.” Jay Moore of Jackson will serve MPPA as president for a second year. Greg Boerboom of Marshall will continue serving as vice president and Lori Stevermer of Easton, was elected as secretary. Other board members include Adam Barka, Sleepy Eye; Paul FitzSimmons, Mapleton; Kevin Hugoson, Granada; David Mensink, Preston, and Pat Thome, Adams. In addition, Minnesota representatives serving on the National Pork Producers Council board include James Compart of Nicollet and Terry Wolters from Pipestone. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Pork Producers Association. v

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“His new ag chief, Perdue, knows agriculture. He knows agriculture simply needs exports. Today, about one out of every four pigs gets sold overseas. If our new president determines that it is not in our good interest, I would question who he is listening to. One out of every two bushels of soybeans goes elsewhere,” Crawford said. “Because of Trump’s success in the business world, he should understand the importance of exports relative to the overall financial success of American agriculture. Trade deals are the essence of our world trade. Neither party should win all the challenges. It’s a negotiation. If we want to export agriculture, we might have to buy some cars from some foreign manufacturer. Trade is trade. We cannot survive alone,” he continued. Crawford grew up on a hog and cattle farm in Pipestone County. Today he owns some beef cattle and some crop land and a contract finishing barn. As a 10-year county extension agent, a few years selling feed and involvement in the pork industry for the last 25 years, Crawford has an intimate knowledge of agriculture. He’s not overly concerned about the U.S. pork industry being able to continually grow more customers, both domestically and overseas.

“U. S. agriculture is blessed. We’re one of the lowest cost producers. Plus we have technical efficiencies unmatched. Yes, we continue to export a lot of technology and expertise to the Chinas of the world. China is the number-one hog producer in the world. But they are not nearly as efficient as our U.S. producers,” Crawford said. “China also is the numberone buyer of U.S. soybeans. It’s a two-way street. If people are food secure, the world is a better place for everybody.” Crawford won’t say U.S. pork quality is the best in the world. Instead, he responded, “How they raise pigs in China is how they like pigs in China. How we raise pigs in the United States is how we like pork to be produced. It’s a moving target. Consumer buying habits change both here and in China.” For instance, Crawford said China still markets a 200-pound pig due to genetics of their swine breeds which permits a faster turn and more pigs per year. “We market a 300-pound animal. So it’s difficult to compare U.S. production to Chinese production because we’re talking two different animals and two different tastes. “We export items we won’t even eat, such as intestines, stomachs, pig ears, etc. Even chicken feet. Virtually every chicken foot from a U.S. broiler ends up in China. Stuff that we used pay to get rid of in landfills, we now sell to China. And the market impact of all these byproducts from our processing industry is about $48 per pig of additional value to American hog men,” Crawford explained. Bill Crawford was interviewed at the Minnesota Pork Congress, held Jan. 17-18 in Minneapolis. v

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MINNEAPOLIS — Serving three terms as president of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association from 2010 to 2012, Bill Crawford knows the pros and cons of raising pigs. Crawford offered this observation concerning the pork industry today versus years back: “Things have gotten a little faster. Market cycles, challenges within the industry, new equipment … there’s just lots of things going on, both good and bad. Everything seems to happen at a quicker pace.” Crawford, of Fairmont, is well aware of the red ink condition of the pork industry these days. However, he is confident break-even scenarios will happen. “I don’t think we’re there yet, unless you are an ultra low-cost producer. Also, having facilities which are paid for certainly helps — plus growing most of your feed needs,” he said. Crawford related that tough times have happened before, and likely will happen again even as this cycle is breaking out. And a fewer number of producers are inevitable, much like cyclical trends have affected all of agriculture over a number of years. “I was a county agent in Martin County in 1992,” Crawford recalled. “At that time there were about 30 dairy producers in the county. Today, we’re down to four or five. Consolidations continue to happen. Operations get larger as margins get compressed. That’s simply the capitalistic nature of agriculture.” Is Crawford encouraged with the new Trump administration, particularly as it relates to agriculture? With the caution of a former extension agent, he expressed optimism about his new agriculture secretary, Sonny Perdue.

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The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Feb. 17. CORN — Corn punched higher through the first half of the week, but it couldn’t hold on by Feb. 16 and collapsed into the weekend as fund buying evaporated. Money ran the show with fundamentals taking a backseat. If funds had their buying shoes on, we were higher; if not, we drifted lower. Mid-week, March corn posted a key reversal higher when open interest jumped a staggering 53,000 contracts. This indicated fresh longs entering the market. March corn reached its highest level since PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. July 2016 at $3.80 per bushel. St. Paul However, we didn’t’ see followthrough buying and tumbled on Feb. 16, with those losses extended the next day. For the week, March corn fell 6.25 cents to $3.68.25, July was also down 6.25 cents at $3.82.5, and December declined a nickel to $3.94.25 per bushel. Japan is considering a plan to use some of their emergency corn stocks for feed makers. Japan has a requirement to keep a one-month emergency supply of feed grain (mostly corn) on hand. This amounts to approximately 850,000 metric tons. This fits into reports that logistical delays off the Pacific Northwest due to floods and avalanches have pushed Japan to purchase a few small corn cargoes from China. In Mexico, a legislator is pushing for Mexico to buy corn from South America instead of the United States. The Mexican ag minister said a delegation

The cash cattle and hog markets are definitely the leaders in the livestock marketplace these past several weeks. The futures markets appear to be very hesitant at the moment to be the leaders in establishing the direction of both cattle and hog markets at the current time. Both are now discount to recent cash transactions, which could be that the futures are signaling a possible direction change in the current rallies in prices for both markets. Time will lend the answer to this question. Looking at the cattle market, the current strength in cash pricJOE TEALE es is due mainly to the relative Broker tight supplies of market-ready Great Plains Commodity cattle at the present time. The Afton, Minn. futures market on the other hand, is looking at the potential increase in supplies indicated in the last several U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. Export demand has picked up during the first part of the year which is encouraging. However, domestic demand for beef continues to drag well behind previous years. The competition for meat protein continues to be fierce, and the lower-priced chicken and pork per pound seem to be attracting the domestic consumer more than beef. If all indications by the USDA reports prove to be correct, the anticipation by the futures market will likely prove to be correct and cattle prices are likely to decline into the summer months. As we head into the month of March, the cattle market will be entering the crossroads that will likely determine the direction of the cattle market for the next several months. Producers should continue to

There’s no question, it’s tough out there for farmers. Many industry analysts believe low commodity prices could stretch out until 2020. Isn’t it time to start seeing things differently? As a grain producer, you have a choice. You can assume the situation is temporary and hope it improves. Or you can take control of an unpredictable future by shifting your business planning strategy to externalize the risks associated with weather and markets. Your planning style makes a difference The secret to taking control in this economic environment is to adopt an approach to business GLENN WACHTLER AgStar planning that harnesses the Associate Vice President risks associated with weather Baldwin, Wisconsin and markets. How? Start with the end in mind. We’ve surveyed our clients and found that producers who embrace a “reverse planning” mindset earn higher returns per acre. Reverse planning means starting at the desired end goal and working backwards in order to make intentional choices that ensure you get there. Conversely, “forward planning” is what you do when you start and the beginning and work progressively in the order you are going to act. It’s a typical approach that often — and somewhat surprisingly to those who adopt it — produces lower than average results. Powerful predictor of success In our study, producers with earnings in the top onethird of the clients surveyed were the most likely to answer questions with responses associated with a

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

Strong Brazilian real makes soybean exports attractive

Bacon catalyst for pork demand TEALE, from pg. 30

reversal which can signal the end of the current price direction; which in this case would signal a top in the current rally in prices. There has been a lot of discussion about the increase in slaughter capacity which is expected to be available in the near future. This has supported ideas that hog prices will remain firm. On the flip side, all indications are that hog numbers are on the increase as noted by the latest USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. This sets the tone for a real battle between supply and demand in the upcoming months. This would suggest that producers should be very cognizant of market conditions and current price direction and protect inventories as warranted.v

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monitor market conditions and protect inventories as needed. Since last October, the hog market has made a remarkable recovery in price due mainly to reduced numbers and continued good demand for pork products. Bacon appears to be the main catalyst behind the strong demand for pork products as most dishes seem to be garnished with bacon these days. An interesting development occurred with the futures market as the February contract expired. The next month April contract became the lead contract on the weekly charts at a relative big discount to the expiring February contract. This created a weekly

export commitments of 1.9 billion bushels account for 92.7 percent of the USDA outlook. We need a strong 6.9 million bushels per week of sales through the balance of the marketing to hit the USDA’s target. New crop sales at 7.6 million bushels brought total new crop sales to 54 million bushels, just slightly ahead of last year. While the United States struggles with logistics to the Pacific Northwest, Argentina is running into some issues getting its soybeans from the country to the export houses. At least one ship hit shallow water on the Parana River and stopped traffic for several hours. Two solutions to the problem being discussed are dredging (very expensive) or widening the river at trouble spots (favored by some grain companies). Neither solution will be quick or cheap. The USDA’s 10-year baseline acreage report pegged 2017-18 planted soybean acres at 85.5 million acres. This is only up 2.1 million acres from last year’s 83.4 million acres. Looking toward 2026, the USDA keeps the soybean acreage number very steady at 85 million acres. Next week’s USDA Outlook Forum’s number will be more closely watched and traded. Many traders are expecting at least a 4-5 million bushel boost in soybean acres next year. The January National Oilseed Processors Association Soybean Crush report showed a better than expected crush at 160.6 million bushels compared to estimates for 159.1 million bushels. However, soyoil stocks were much higher than anticipated at 1.6 billion pounds vs. estimates for 1.5 billion pounds. Outlook: When the markets are lower, big South American supplies and fund profit-taking are cited as behind the loss. When the markets are higher, it is usually attributed to fund buying. In a nutshell, when funds are buyers, we’re up; when funds are absent, we move lower. It may sound simple, but it makes it tough to call the market. A lack of weather threats and heavy world supplies fundamentally helped cap the rally, and ensuing fund selling (profittaking) stuck a fork in the upside. For the week, March soybeans crumbled 26.5 cents lower to settle at $10.32.5, July down 25.5 cents at $10.52.25, and November soybeans down 11.75 cents at $10.18.25 per bushel. March meal dropped $2.50 to $339.60 and soyoil fell 1.72 cents to 32.89 cents per pound. Fundamentals are bearish and over time that should continue to be traded. The acreage numbers and balance sheets from the USDA Outlook Forum in the coming week may send a further bearish surprise to the market. Stair-step support levels in the March soybean contract are $10.26.25 and $10.17 before $9.93.5 per bushel becomes a target. Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ending Feb. 17: March Minneapolis wheat crashed 26.25 cents lower, Chicago fell 8 cents and Kansas City was down 4.25 cents. March crude oil was down 46 cents at $53.40, ULSD declined 3 cents, RBOB dropped 7.25 cents and natural gas was 20 cents lower. The U.S. dollar was up .240 at 100.950. v

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That National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated three-month outlook. It calls for at or above normal rain and above normal temps for the Midwest. The rain forecast could interfere with spring planting, but it is way too early to trade delayed planting in the US. Outlook: Corn’s poor weekly close opens the door for further downside. The next support levels in the March contract are $3.62.5 and $3.61.5 per bushel. Resistance will be viewed at this week’s high at $3.80 per bushel. We may have seen our highs until the next significant report on March 31, the U.S. Planted Acreage Intentions report, but decent demand may slow or delay declines. In the longer term, carryouts of over 2 billion bushels don’t inspire a bullish picture. SOYBEANS — Soybeans traded within the previous week’s range in a week where daily swings were run by money and could be large on a daily basis. Midweek, as in corn, March soybeans posted a key reversal higher on the charts, but was unable to take out the previous week’s high. The strength of the Brazilian real vs. the U.S. dollar gained attention this week. The real rallied to 21-month highs. Brazilian farmers have been reluctant sellers as the gains in price were offset by the currency changes. Farmers there should have bills coming due by the end of the month, which could force some selling. A strong real should be good for U.S. exports as it makes our prices more attractive, relatively speaking; however, it has not reached the point where we are competitive with Brazil into China. Any mention of significant weather issues in South America was conspicuously absent this week. China’s soybean crush margins are being squeezed and on the fringe of profitability. Bird flu concerns are overhanging their meal demand. Weekly export sales were good on their face at 32.7 million bushels; however, the previous week’s sales number was revised lower from 19.7 million bushels to 14.1 million bushels. Total sales for this year continue to run 24 percent ahead of last year. Total

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NYSTROM, from pg. 30 will head to Brazil and Argentina in the next 20 days to talk about importing more corn from those countries. This is the result of political comments and uncertainty over trade agreements with the United States. Argentina has reportedly warmed to the idea and is in contact with Mexico in case anything develops. Whether it could work monetarily or logistically is an unknown; but according to reports, it doesn’t currently work financially. Weekly export sales were less than expected at 30.8 million bushels and the lowest in the last five weeks. This brings total export commitments to 1.65 billion bushels and up 63 percent vs. last year. Last week, we were 67 percent ahead of last year. The total represents 73.5 percent of the 2.250 billion bushel export forecast. Weekly sales need to average a solid 23.2 million bushels per week to meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlook. According to reports, the U.S. should remain the supplier of choice through April. Export sales for next year are running nearly dead on with last year at 51.2 million bushels. Weekly ethanol production fell for the second week in a row, down 15,000 barrels per day to 1.04 million bpd. Ethanol stocks grew up for the sixth week in a row as gasoline demand slides lower. Stocks increased 400,000 barrels to 22.5 million barrels and are close to the record of 23.3 million barrels. The average demand for gasoline over the last four weeks is down 5 percent from a year ago. Ethanol crush margins fell from 9 cents per gallon to 4 cents to gallon week on week. The USDA released its 10-year baseline acreage numbers this past week. The USDA’s 2017-18 planted acreage number was 90 million acres, down 4 million acres from last year’s 94 million acres. On the forward curve, their estimates fall slightly year-toyear, with 2026 at 86 million acres. The USDA will update their numbers in the coming week at their Outlook Forum. Trade expectations are for a 3.5 to 4.0 million acre reduction this spring. Acreage numbers will be released on Feb. 23 and balance sheets will follow on Feb. 24.

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Global dairy demand is not matching supply levels This column was written for the marfat dry milk. Milk-fat basis 2016 ending keting week ending Feb. 17. stocks were 900 million pounds higher than expected last month, and 500 milThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s lion more than expected on a skim-solids latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry basis. Commercial use fell significantly Outlook blamed the “relatively low milk November to December for butter and prices in 2016” on “the global dairy situacheese. As a result, commercial use for tion.” It stated that “European Union the fourth quarter totaled 53.7 billion milk production increased substantially pounds on a milkfat basis (900 million after milk supply quotas ended on March MIELKE MARKET less than expected) and 43.7 million 31, 2015, and remained above previousWEEKLY pounds on a skim-solids basis (300 milyear levels through May 2016, contributlion less than expected).” By Lee Mielke ing to an abundant global supply. At the same time, global demand for dairy “Feed price forecasts for corn and products grew at a relatively slow soybean meal for 2016-17 were pace in some countries. With continu$3.20-$3.60 per bushel and $310ance of the Russian trade ban, Russian imports are $340 per short ton, both unchanged from last lower and the EU has been more competitive in month’s forecasts at midpoints of the ranges. The alternative markets, including some traditionally alfalfa hay price decreased from $130 per short ton supplied by the U.S.” The strong dollar has also in November to $129 in December.” caused U.S. products to be less competitive in forDairy Market News reports that the number of eign markets. milk cows in the U.S., as of Jan. 1, totaled 9.35 milIncreased 2016 milk production was attributed in lion head, up slightly from 2016. Milk cow replacepart to relatively low feed prices in the latter part ment heifers totaled 4.75 million, down 1 percent of 2015 (due to lagged supply response) and from the previous year. The percentage of milk cow throughout 2016. replacements per 1,000 milk cows on Jan. 1 was 50.9, down 0.8 percent from the previous year. Domestic use in 2016 was robust, especially on a milk-fat milk-equivalent basis (2.9 percent higher Milk cow replacement heifers expected to calve than the previous year),” the Outlook stated. “U.S. during the year totaled 3.07 million head, down 1 consumer perceptions regarding health effects of percent from the previous year. butterfat have likely changed due to media reports. Meanwhile Penn State’s James Dunn’s latest On a skim-solids milk-equivalent basis, domestic Dairy Outlook reports, “Corn and soybean meal use grew by 1.6 percent over the previous year. prices are essentially the same as last month, with Commercial exports in 2016 were higher than 2015, the corn price and soybean meal price each up a but they did not reach the record levels of 2014.” few percent. The South American corn and soybean “Ending stocks increased significantly from crops will have record yields and production. U.S. November to December for butter, cheese, and non- exports of corn and beans are large despite the

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strong dollar,” he says. “There is no particular reason to expect corn and soybean meal to increase in the near future with large inventories worldwide.” The USDA’s latest National Milk Cost of Production report shows December’s total milk production costs were down from the previous month and from 2015. Total feed costs averaged $10.34 per hundredweight, down 30 cents from October, down 14 cents from November, and 39 cents below December 2015. Purchased feed costs, at $5.82/cwt., were down a dime from October, down 3 cents from October, but were up 26 cents from December 2015. Total costs, including feed, bedding, marketing, fuel, repairs, hired labor, taxes, etc., at $22.19/cwt., were down 43 cents from October, down 20 cents from November, and 35 cents below a year ago. Feed costs made up 46.6 percent of total costs in December, down from 46.8 percent the month before and down from 47.6 percent a year ago. n Checking the spot market, dairy traders await market direction and were anticipating the Feb. 21 Global Dairy Trade auction and January Milk Production report, plus the Feb. 23 January Cold Storage data. Block cheddar closed Feb. 17 at $1.58 per pound. This is down 3 cents on the week, 9.25 cents above a year ago, and the lowest level since October 2016. The barrels held at $1.65 per pound for five consecutive sessions, but slipped to $1.62 on Feb. 17, down 3 cents on the week, 14 cents above a year ago, and at an inverted 4 cents above the blocks. On the week, 21 cars of block were sold at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and 24 of barrel, 15 on Feb. 17 alone. See MIELKE, pg. 33

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December 2015, reports Dairy Cheese makers in the Midwest continue to see Market News. U.S. exports are in limbo, not just readily available milk, according to Dairy Market Conventional product sales totaled 4.1 billion because of politics and higher News. Production rates are corresponding to milk prices, but currency valuation. supply but producers who cut back to manage grow- pounds, down 0.4 percent from a year ago; organic products, at 219 million pounds, were up 2.4 pering cheese inventories are preparing to increase cent. Organic represented about 5.1 percent of total sitive and urgent topics complicating the relationproduction schedules, as milk continues to flow in. sales for the month. ship between the two countries.” The market undertone is uncertain. Overall Whole milk sales totaled 1.3 billion pounds, up 5.6 demand of cheese is slow and stocks are long. The White House hosted Trudeau to discuss matpercent from a year ago, with 12-month consumpters related to trade policy and the renegotiation of Western cheese makers say domestic demand is NAFTA, among other issues, and the four groups “nothing spectacular right now” and “lower prices have tion up 4.8 percent from 2015 and made up 29.4 percent of total fluid sales last year. December skim charged that “The two leaders need to devote time yet to attract a lot of large volume export buyers.” milk sales were down 10.4 percent from a year ago to addressing an imminent change in Canada’s milk Cash butter closed the week at $2.1575 per pound, and down 11.2 percent on the year. pricing policy that would further antagonize indusup 5.5 cents on the week and 10.25 cents above a try relations between the United States and Total packaged fluid milk sales for all of 2016 year ago. Only four carloads were sold all week. Canada. totaled 49.1 billion pounds, down 0.7 percent from Central butter producers are seeing plenty of 2015. Conventional product sales totaled 46.6 bil“The pricing scheme, already implemented in cream, says Dairy Market News, and butter produc- lion pounds in 2016, down 1.0 percent from 2015. Ontario last year and slated to be used by Canada’s tion is increasing. The spring holiday ordering seaOrganic products, at 2.6 billion pounds, were up 5.7 other provinces this year, is expressly intended to son has begun and overall butter demand is growpercent and organic sales represented about 5.2 slash milk imports from the U.S. The policy will ing but bulk butter inventories continue to build. percent of total fluid sales in 2016. also enable Canada to sell dairy ingredients below cost in international markets, in effect dumping Western butter output is also active while cream California’s March Class I milk price was product at below cost in competition with U.S. dairy is plentiful. Contacts note a slight increase in cream announced at $18.62/cwt. for the north and $18.89 exports. The Ontario program has already cost U.S. demand from Class II producers but the churns are for the south. Both are up 49 cents from February the primary destination for much of the available and $3.24 above March 2015 and the highest March companies $150 million in exports, thereby harming the American dairy farmers, dairy plant employees cream. Stocks are building. Class I prices since 2014. and rural communities that depend on the benefits n The quarter’s average stands at $18.51 for the of those foreign sales.” north, up from $16.08 at this time a year ago and Political uncertainty regarding Trump “Implementation of this pricing measure comes at compares to $17.74 in 2015 and $23.78 in 2014. The Administration trade policy provided downward a time when compliance with the letter and spirit of southern average is at $18.78 up from $16.35 a year pressure on the cash Grade A nonfat dry milk, trade agreements is of paramount importance, both ago and compares to $18.02 in 2015. which closed at 87 cents per pound on Feb. 17. This here in Washington and around the world,” said is down a nickel on the week, 12.5 cents above year n NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern. “Despite ago, and the lowest spot since November 2016. Ten U.S. dairy organizations called on President this, Canada still wants to move ahead with a policars were sold on the week. Trump this week to discuss what they called cy that clearly violates its trade agreements with U.S. exports are in limbo, not just because of poli- “Canada’s protectionist milk pricing policy” during our country. We hope President Trump will remind tics and higher prices, but currency valuation. The his meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister Trudeau how important it is that Feb. 13 Daily Dairy Report says, “The U.S. dollar The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Canada honor its commitments.” has strengthened versus the European euro and Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides Mexican peso since the November presidential elec- Dairy Export Council, the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Association of in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in tion. Just prior to the election, one U.S. dollar was State Departments of Agriculture stated in a joint newspapers across the country and he may be equal to 90 euro cents. Today, a single greenback press release that the issue is “one of the most senreached at lkmielke@juno.com. v earns closer to 94 euro cents — an improvement of more than 4 percent. 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4 tablespoons butter or margarine Add and mix the following ingredients: 2 medium green peppers, cut in julienne strips 2 cups flour 5 tablespoons flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 3 cups hot chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound cooked turkey, cut in julienne strips 1/3 cup milk 1/4 pound smoked Virginia ham, cut in julienne 2/3 cup water strips 1 tablespoons chopped parsley Knead together tenderly. Then roll out and cut 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce into quarter-moon shapes and fry until brown in oil. Salt, to taste Serve with butter, honey or syrup. 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (I say: Donâ€™t stop there! Add fruit preserves, whipped cream, cinnamon, powdered sugar, caramel

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1 cup milk 10 ounces thin noodles 2 tablespoons grated cheese 6 saltine crackers, crushed Melt butter or margarine in 3-quart saucepan. Add green pepper and simmer, covered, for five minutes. Add flour and stir well. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cook sauce for five minutes or until smooth. Add turkey, ham, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt and white pepper. Bring to a second boil and add milk gradually while gently stirring. Simmer for five minutes. Cook noodles until tender and drain. Place in a greased, shallow casserole. Top with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and cracker crumbs. Bake in 375 F oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. n Iâ€™m not sure if the next recipe falls into the vegetable category or the dessert category. Take a little marshmallow, surround it with sweet potato batter, roll it in corn flakes and deep-fry it until itâ€™s golden brown and sinful enough to make the pastor blush.

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By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent Thanks to personal contributions from thenFirst Lady Betty Ford, Mrs. Nelson Rockefeller and the wives of U.S. senators and representatives, Kokesch-Longstrom Publishers of Marshall was able to produce the fascinating â€œAmerican Bicentennial Cookbook: 200 Years of Good Cookingâ€? with some pretty special recipes. Two gentlemen from southwestern Minnesota, Eugene Longstrom and Allen J. Kokesch, were farm boys who graduated from Southwest State University with degrees in social science. They worked to develop community facilities and services for the mentally handicapped, and indeed the cookbook helped raise funds for the Minnesota Association for Retarded Citizens. I discovered the cookbook in a second-hand bookshop and read its typewriter-typed pages front to finish. Jacalyn S. Kokesch created the cover in a red, white and blue flag design that just screams the 1976 Bicentennial, when many Americans rediscovered patriotism for a year, with a little help from the endless commercials, school projects, TV specials, athletic events, parades and anything else that could be enhanced with a â€œbicentennialâ€? label. n Each state has its own section. Minnesota, for example, includes recipes for Walter Mondaleâ€™s familyâ€™s pumpkin bread, Norwegian meatballs and gravy, an Indian corn soup called waskuya, â€œfeatherâ€? sponge cake, potato soup, pea timballs, strawberry preserves, ripe cucumber pickles and this one for Indian fry bread:

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when triggered by several days of early season warming. Whether those early buds die off depends on how much the buds open and how cold it gets after. The buds are on the trees all winter but stay dormant and closed until enough warmth comes. “If you have a real severe cold snap, some of those cells and living tissue (of buds that opened) freeze.” But that won’t hurt the trees or prevent leafing, he

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said. “Trees and shrubs are very prolific in producing other buds in other parts of the trees and branches.” Lilacs and magnolias are usually the first to show life with a little greenery late in the winter. But even if those early blooms die off, plenty more will follow. As for perennial flowers and plants around the yard, including bulbs, Wyatt said a few days of warm weather shouldn’t have much effect. “You’d need a good length of warm weather, two weeks or so before perennials or bulbs start growing.” The cold nights and warm days have already triggered maple syrup to start running. The Ney Nature Center in Henderson tapped 150 maple trees late last week. At Moody Bees Honey in Madelia, Kaylee Carnahan said the warm weather brings the honeybees out of the hives. “They’re flying around. When it’s 40 or 50 or 60, they fly about and collect water if they can and try to find some pollen, which they can’t.” She said people often see bees at their bird feeders this time of year. They’re trying to get pollen dust off the seeds, but Carnahan said no one is sure if the dust pollen is anything the bees can utilize. Tim Krohn is a Mankato (Minn.) Free Press staff writer. The Free Press is a sister paper to The Land under The Free Press Media. He can be reached at tkrohn@mankatofreepress.com. v

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

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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

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Farm Implements

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FOR SALE:Used grain bins, 980 John Deere Field Culti- FOR SALE: JD 5520 MFW MANDAKO tractor, cab & ldr, $29,000. vator, 38 ½', *00980x014167* floors unload systems, stiLand Rollers 7000 6RN planter, no fert, rators, fans & heaters, aer- $14,900/OBO (or best offer). Heavier Frames $3,000; 4020D engine, WF, (320) 760-6848 ation fans, buying or sell3” SHAFTS (NOT 2 7/16”) fenders, 2x hyds; 40' spiked ing, try me first and also 42” X 5/8” Wall (NOT 1/2”) toothed drag on cart, $750. call for very competitive FOR SALE: '89 CIH 7110, Several New & Used 507-330-3945 contract rates! Office 18.4/42 rears w/ duals, 2 15-20-34-40-42-46 Ft On Hand hours 8am-5pm Monday – hyd. remotes, 6630 hrs, nice Dealer 319-347-6282 Can Del Friday Saturday 9am - 12 shape. $26,500. 507-240-1082 Hydrostatic & Hydraulic ReWhite 8524 noon or call 507-697-6133 pair Repair-Troubleshoot- RETIRING: 24x20, JD 8760, Steider Ask for Gary FOR SALE: 2010 NH L190 ing Sales-Design Custom ST251, CASE 1370, JD 960, skid loader, 425 hrs, high hydraulic hose-making up 40', IH 480 21', IH 800 11x18, flow hyd., 2 spd, hyd. deto 2” Service calls made. Farm Implements 035 IH 700, 7x16, NH 430 16x18, tach, rear weights, STOEN'S Hydrostatic Ser6 yard scraper, all in good AC/Heat, 14x17.5 tires, vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N '07 JD 9330, 1,800 hrs. no condition. Roger: 218-790$34,000. 507-317-1757 Glenwood, MN 56334 320PTO. $130,000 641-640-0453 2488 or David: 218 280-9677 634-4360 FOR SALE: NH 616, 3 pt We buy FOR SALE: '04 Houle 7300 disk mower, 7' 10” cut, Salvage Equipment manure tank, Krohne flow $4,250; NH BR780A, round RETIRED: 1086 IH, good Parts Available cond; 8630 JD, good cond; meter, top spread option, baler, net & twine wrap, Hammell Equip., Inc. 955 CIH planter, very good big impeller, double disk standard pick-up, $7,900; (507)867-4910 cond; 20' CIH 4300 no-till closers, tri-axle, NH 258 rake, w/ dolly drill w/ 15” spacing; 530 $26,000/OBO (320)582-1051 wheel, $2,250; CIH 1830 Tractors 036 DMI 5-shank ripper; 6800 16x30 flat fold cult, $7,900; CIH 12 shank Consertil; 6 CIH 183 16x30 flat fold cult row JD #27 stalk chopper; '10 JD 7930 IVT, 3450 hrs, w/ long gangs, $5,900; front hitch and PTO, (3) Kill Brothers gravity Wilrich 20' stalk chopper, GreenStar ready, 540/1000 boxes & much more. Call exc. cond., only 700 acres, PTO, front suspension, 507-317-9593 or 507-278-3774 $6,900. 320-769-2756 $84,500. (651)380-0799

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'11 JD 8235R, 1996 hrs, FWA, 16spd PS, Auto Track ready, exc cond, $122,900/OBO; 7000 Allis tractor, 7200 hrs, engine OH'd, $5,900. 507-327-6430 1997 JD 7810 PS, 18.4x46 w/duals, front wgts, 3 valves, 2 doors, quik coupler, 6127 hrs, ex cond, $49,500. (320) 333-2177 2004 JD 9220 PS, 18.4x46 w/ duals, integrated auto steer, PTO, rockbox, Buddyseat, 4 valves, 3417 hrs, exc cond, $109,000. (320) 333-2177

FOR SALE: '05 JD 8520 ILS, MFWD, front & rear duals, front wgts, 6801 hrs, $93,000/OBO. (320)510-0468

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LOCATION: 3 MILES NORTH OF LITTLE FALLS, MN, ON HIGHWAY 10 & 71, THEN 7 MILES EAST ON COUNTY #46 AND 3/10 MILE NORTH ON 225TH AVE. NOTE: THE DICKMANN'S HAVE SUCCESSFULLY FARMED THIS FARM SINCE 1966. SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASED NEW. ONLINE BIDDING ON MAJOR ITEMS THROUGH PROXIBID. TO BID ONLINE, CONTACT PROXIBID AT: 877-505-7770. MANY ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AD. FOR COMPLETE BROCHURE, PH. 320-352-3803 OR SEE WWW.MIDAMERICANAUCTIONINC.COM. NOT MANY SMALL ITEMS. PLEASE PLAN ON PROMPT ATTENDANCE.

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ‘97 JD 9100 4WD 24 SPD POWER SHIFT, DELUXE CAB, AM/FM, DIF. LOCK, 3 HYD. REMOTES, 42" RUBBER, HUB DUALS, SHOWS 4922 HRS, NICE COND, ‘99 JD. 7810 MFWD, P SHIFT, 4 HYD REMOTES, 540/1000. 320/90R/50 REAR TIRES, HUB DUALS, SHOWS 9923 HRS, ‘96 JD 8300 MFWD, P SHIFT, 5 HYD. REMOTES, LARGE 1000 PTO, 46" REAR RUBBER, HUB DUALS, UNKNOWN HRS, ‘92 JD 4255 2WD, P SHIFT, SG CAB, 540/1000 PTO, NEW CAB LINER, SHOWS 7481 HRS, ‘71 JD 4320 DSL, ROPS CAB, SIDE CONSOLE, SYNCHRO, NO 3 PT JD 620 GAS, NF, SINGLE HYD, NEEDS WORK JD COMBINES & HEADS ‘89 JD 9500 COMBINE, 30.5 X 32 TIRES, GLM MONITOR, INST. SEAT, MAURER FOLDING HOPPER EXT, CHOPPER, SHOWS 1785 ENG & 971 SEP HRS, SN# H09500X632369, ‘83 JD 6620 TURBO, HYDRO DSL COMBINE, RWA, NEW 32" TIRES, 5779 ENG HRS, ‘98 JD 893 8RX30 CORN HEAD, KNIFE ROLLS, OIL BATH, JD 643 LT 6RX30 CORN HEAD EZ TRAIL MODEL 680 26’ HEADER TRAILER. ONE OWNER JD SKID LOADER ‘12 JD 320D DSL SKID LOADER, HEAT, AIR, AIR SEAT, POWER BUCKET ATTACH, 2 SPD, WEIGHT KIT, 72" BUCKET, SHOWS 1512 HRS 8.5' BOBCAT HYD. ANGLE BLADE. PLANTING & TILLAGE JD 1765 12RX30 FLEX FRONT FOLD VAC GAUGE PLANTER, 200 GAL. LIQUID FERT. TANKS, 3 BU. HOPPERS, ROW CLEANERS, CORN & BEAN DISCS, ½ WIDTH DISCONNECT, COMPU TRAC 350 MONITOR, ONE OWNER, NEW IN JULY 2014, USED TWO SEASONS, CLEAN WISHEK 842-N 16' HD OFFSET DISC, DUAL WHEELS, ONE OWNER JD 637 26.5' HYD FOLD ROCK CUSHION DISC, 3 BAR HARROW, DUAL WHEELS BRILLION (LANDOLL) WFP 32' HYD. FOLD PACKER, 16" DRUM, DUAL WHEELS, ONE OWNER HARDI NAVIGATOR 1000 GALLON SPRAYER, 60' BOOMS.

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HAY & FORAGE ‘09 NH BB 9060 PACKER STYLE CROP CUTTER LARGE SQUARE BALER, HYD, CUTTER KNIVES, CROP SAVER PRES. APP. WITH AUTO MOISTURE SENSOR, ROLL CHUTE, LAST BALE EJECT, ONE OWNER, OWNERS SHOW 6265 BALES. ‘12 NH H7450 MOW MAX 12' DISCBINE, LIGHT KIT, ONE OWNER ‘05 JD 467 SILAGE SPECIAL COVER EDGE NET WRAP ROUND BALER, PUSH OFF, HYD. PICKUP BALED APPROX. 8000 BALES, ONE OWNER H&S 9 WHEEL IN LINE RAKE NH 900 FORAGE HARVESTER W/ 3R30 CH, 7’ HAY HEAD, BADGER 1050 18’ BOX ON HD TANDEM GEAR 44' SEMI TRAILER WITH TANDEM AXLE DOLLY TRACTOR HITCH. CHANDLER LITTER SPREADER, TMR, GRAVITY BOXES, TRAILERS & GENERAL EQUIPMENT CHANDLER 26' TANDEM AXLE LITTER SPREADER, HYD. ENDGATE, PTO APRON, NICE COND. KUHN KNIGHT 3142 TRAILER TYPE TMR, HAY MAX, KIT SCALE J&M 1075 GRAIN CART, TARP, WEIGH TRONIX SCALE WESTFIELD 10 X 91 AND 10 X 71 SWING HOPPER AUGERS J&M 500 BU & 350 BUSHEL GRAVITY BOXES ON HD GEARS ‘97 TIMPTE 42' HOPPER BOTTOM GRAIN TRAILER, 63" SIDES, SPRING RIDE ‘04 MAY 30' TANDEM DUALLY 5TH WHEEL FLAT BED, PLUS SEVERAL PIECES OF FARM AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT.

MRS. DOUG (PAT) DICKMANN, OWNER. PH. 320-360-0897 FOR MORE INFO, PHONE DERRICK DICKMANN: 320-360-3041 SALE LOCATION: 18674 225TH AVE., PIERZ, MN MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO., INC.

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FOR SALE: '62 JD 4010 dsl JDWF, 3pt, 440 act hrs, dual, 3000 qt. loader & grapple, 6 wts straight original tractor, 8,250; '64 JD 4020 gas JDWF, 3pt, 3600 act. hrs, good, 16.938 tires, $5,750, consider trades. 320543-3523 FOR SALE: '95 CIH 9270 4WD, very good condition. (218) 770-4621 FOR SALE: 2012 JD 6170R tractor, duals, wgts, AT ready, 4 SCVs, like new condition. JDF flex head, cut 1000 acres, single pt hookup. 320-360-1240

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Tractors

FOR SALE: IH 186 hydro, 5300 hrs, 50 hrs on over haul, allied, 595 hydraulic loader. 507-380-9580 FOR SALE: Steiger KM225, TW35 MFWD, 4x4 IH 4386, 1486, 1066, JD 7000 & 7100 planters; thrower racks; 1600 chisel plow; IH 470 disks, 18' & 21'. 320-266-6569 JD 6140R, MFD, GreenStar ready, motor ready, never had a loader, 425 hours, retiring, $89,500. 715-495-0873

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24R22” JD 7200FF, 500LF, Keeton Precision units, 250mon, 7.50-20, ½ shut off markers; Fast 3pt .88' sprayer, 22” 3 way, spacing, Tjet 844 4 w/ controls, $8,500 for both 507-847-3622 FOR SALE: 1984 MF 4880, 4WD, good running condition, $10,000. Retiring. All Equipment for Sale. 507995-8110

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tractors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829

FOR SALE: 24R Smartbox system for JD mini hoppers, $1,500. 507-649-1886 FOR SALE: Fast S/S fertilizer tanks for inside tracks of JD 8000RT tractor, $8,500/OBO. 507-649-1888 or 507-649-1886 FOR SALE: Flow EZ gravity box trailer w/ Parker ollie cupped auger & roll tarp, very nice unit, w/ 12.515 tires, $2,350. 320-269-6653 FOR SALE: JD 7000, 4 row wide planter w/ dry fertilizer, herbicide, & insecticide, nice condition, field ready, $2,000. 507-375-3905

Hiniker 4836 air seeder specifically designed for notill soybeans, can plant conventional also, 30' 15” spacing, poly cup fill auger, central fill seed hopper, exc shape, $18,500/OBO (or best offer). (715) 781-1255

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GREAT PLAINS 10 Ft #1006NT pull No Till Drill (7 1/2” Rows) w/ Grass Etc. 30 Ft GREAT PLAINS Turbo-Till (2005) (Blades 19 1/2”) All Good Blades. Real Good. 319-347-6138

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Tillage Equip

15 Ft #1510 Great Plains NoTil Drill w/ Grass, Harrow, Etc Real Good. MANDAKO 15 Ft Pull Type Land Roller (Pull Behind Implement) 319-347-6676

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59865 CSAH 36, Eden Valley, MN

FARMS/ACREAGES FOR SALE

Tyler Erickson, Salesperson Mike Norgaard, AFM Salesperson Corey Prins, AFM Salesperson Eldon Krull, AFM Salesperson Randy Sook, AFM Broker

AUCTIONEERâ€™S NOTE: Steve is retiring from farming to focus on his seed business. Equipment has been meticulously maintained and shedded. Major equipment begins selling at 11:15 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. DIRECTIONS: 1/2 mile south of Eden Valley on Hwy 22 and 3/4 mile west on CSAH 36.

TRACTORS

1994 JD 8870, 4WD, 24 spd., 4 hyd., 3 pt. quick hitch, JD ATU, radar, rock box, extra lights, rear wheel weights, 8,362 hrs., S/N002141 1997 JD 8100, 0):' )LHOG 2IĹŽ FH cab, powershift, 4 hyd., 3 pt. quick hitch, 1000 PTO, integrated auto steer, diff lock, rock box, extra HID lights, 4,779 hrs., S/N12339 2000 JD 6210, MFWD, open station, power quad, 2 hyd., 3 pt., PTO, JD 640 quick tach loader, 7â€™ quick tach bucket, joystick controls, 4,319 hrs. 1989 JD 4455, 2WD, CAH, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, radar, rock box, 8,556 hrs.

GPS EQUIPMENT

JD ITC receiver, S/N4728 JD 3000 receiver, S/N388778 JD 2630 display, Auto Trac

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1989 CIH 7140, MFWD, 5269 hrs, 18spd, PS trans, 3pt hitch, 3 remotes, radar, HD drawbar, 420/85R28 front singles, 18.4/42 rears w/ duals, Rubber 75%, $39,800. Call or text for info or pictures. (641) 590-1102 2002 JD 980 Fld Cult, 38.5' Incorp sys w/Raven 440, rear hitch, $19,000; Kewanee Model 1175 24.5' rockflex disc, $5,750. (320) 333-2177

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'13 JD 2210 field cultivator, w/four bar mulcher, 25', like new, $19,500. (715)4950873

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FOR SALE: JD 825 8R30 cultivator, $1,500, Le Center, MN. 612-229-7844

JD brown box, SFI & mobile processor

HARVEST EQUIPMENT

2005 JD 9760, Contour-Master, deluxe controls, RWA, Y&M less display, 22-1/2â€™ high cap unload DXJHU ĹŽ QH FXW FKRSSHU GHHS WRRWK chaffer, round bar concaves, Maurer hopper, 1,764 sep. hrs., 2,754 engine hrs., S/N712284 2013 JD 608C chopping corn head -' ) Ĺ? H[ KHDG May Wes header trailer, 30â€™

DRILL

JD 450 drill, 13-1/2â€™, grass seed attachment, 6â€? spacing

Thielen Machine rock bucket, 68â€?, skid steer loader mount Skid steer adapter from JD loader

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

GRAVITY BOXES

2009 Kraus 4850 Dominator disc ripper, 15â€™, (9) parabolic shanks, shank protectors -' ĹŽ HOG FXOWLYDWRU 45-1/2â€™, double wing fold, tandems on main & wings, rear hitch w/hyd. &DVH ,+ ĹŽ HOG FXOWLYDWRU 30â€™, tandems on main & wings JD 640 disc, 20â€™, hyd. wing fold PLANTER JD 2800 auto reset plow, 5 bottom, 2014 JD 1720 stack fold planter, 16x30â€?, 3 bu. boxes, pneumatic down coulters, variable width pressure, Yetter shark tooth row SKID STEER cleaners, MaxEmerge XP units, hyd. LOADER & ATTACHMENTS variable rate drive, Pro-Shaft drive, 2007 JD 328 skid steer loader, cab, liquid fertilizer w/stainless steel tubes heat, 2 spd., aux. hyd. & Redball monitors, 2-row shut-off, S/ Hiniker Fox snow plow, 7-1/2â€™ N1A01720RJDM755149

Steve Schmitt | 320.333.0655 or Ashley Huhn at Steffes Group, 701.238.1975 or 320.693.9371

Parker 605 gravity box, front (2) Parker 525 gravity box

TRAILERS

2013 Timpte hopper bottom trailer, 40â€™x72â€?, ag hopper 2014 Farwell FT-14DE heavy duty tandem axle gooseneck trailer, 20â€™ 1986 Theurer van trailer, 48â€™ Single axle trailer, 5â€™x8â€™, tilt bed

AUGER & CONVEYOR

:HVWĹŽ HOG DXJHU 71â€™x10â€? IHC elevator converted to belt conveyer, 30â€™

PICKUPS CHEMICAL/FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT FARM SUPPORT ITEMS LAWN AND GARDEN

Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355 Ashley Huhn MN47-002, Scott Steffes MN14-51, Brad Olstad MN14-70, Bob Steffes MN14-09, Max Steffes MN14-031, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Randy Kath MN47-007

320.693.9371 | SteffesGroup.com

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

John Deere 30 Ft #726 Mulch Finisher w/ 5 Bar Harrow Good Blades (19 3/4â€?). TopAir 1000 Gal Older Sprayer, 60 Ft Tri-Fold Boom Both Real Good. 319-347-2349 Machinery Wanted

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All kinds of New & Used farm equipment â€“ disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 WANTED: 9 to 12 yard pulltype dirt scraper, forced injection, must be a nice unit, reasonably priced; 60' of 8â€? U-trough. If no answer, leave msg. 507-354-3987 WANTED: Anhydrous pull type caddy applicator w/ tank, 6 or 7 knife, prefer 30â€? rows, call 952-426-2428 Spraying Equip

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'11 Agchem Rogator, Eng hrs 861, '11 RG1396 CAT C9, 311 EHP Rexroth Hydro trans Mich 380/90R46 F85%, Viper Pro Controller SS Tank, 1300 gal 120' Boom, 7 section shutoffs Chemical Educator 20" spacing on Center, Foam markers Raven Smartrax Raven ACC Boom Norac Auto Hgt, 3" High Cap Pump, 2" & 3" Flow Meters, Multiflier dry box, Set up for liquid or dry fert. $249,900. Call or text 605-595-2408

1996 Tyler Patriot Wt 80' Booms, 750 gal Tank, Dickey John Monitor, Foam Markers, JD 6068 Eng, 4352 Hrs. Second owner well maintained clean machine. $29,500/OBO (or best offer) (320) 510-0791

Spraying Equip

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WANTED: 4WD JD 9320 9220, in good condition, 3,000 or less hrs. 320-2935607 or 320-217-3504 WANTED: Very nice 8 row JD planter. 320-212-1745 Feed Seed Hay

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ALFALFA, MIXED hay, grass hay, & feed grade wheat straw. Medium squares or round bales. Delivery available. LeRoy Ose, call or text: 218-6896675 Open pollinated seed corn outproduces hybrids for silage, $67/Bu + shipping. 217-857-3377

Wednesday â€˘ March 15, 2017 12:00 Noon Olmsted County Fairgrounds Rochester, MN The Original Rochester, Minnesota Angus Sale * The First Sale was Held 38 Years Ago! Featuring select lots from these outstanding Minnesota Breeders: :LQGV $QJXV Ć” %HFNHUÂśV $QJXV Ć” %ULJJV $QJXV Ć” %XOOHUPDQ $QJXV Ć” &DQQRQ 9DOOH\ 5DQFK Ć” &LUFOH 6 5DQFK Ć” &RXQW\ 5RDG &DWWOH Ć” 'U\VGDOH $QJXV )DUP Ć” )DLU $FUHV 6WRFN )DUP Ć” + + $QJXV Ć” 3DXO +HHUV -U Ć” -HQVHQ $QJXV )DUP Ć” .DHKOHUÂśV +RPHGDOH )DUP Ć” .QRS $QJXV )DUP Ć” 0RUQLQJVLGH )DUP Ć” 36 )DUPV Ć” 3XUIHHUVW )DUPV Ć” 51'- )DUP Ć” 6OHHS\ (\H &UHHN $QJXV Ć” 6WHUOLQJ &DWWOH 3DUWQHUV Ć” 6WRQH 2DN $QJXV Ć” 7HZH )DUPV Ć” 7UL . &DWWOH &RPSDQ\ Ć” :DQJHQ &DWWOH &RPSDQ\ Ć” <RXQJHUEHUJ $QJXV )DUP

)RU \RXU IUHH UHIHUHQFH VDOH ERRNOHW FRQWDFW DQ\RQH LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH 6DOH 0DQDJHU TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089 Phone 816/532-0811 â€˘ Fax 816/532-0851 â€˘ angushall@earthlink.net www.angushall.com

H380 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x46 duals ..... ......................................................................$123,000

84lb loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO...................$62,500

LA1953 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO .............$55,000

â€˜13 NH T8.300, 801 hrs, MFWD, 4 hyd, 3 pt, 540/1000

â€˜13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 420x46â€? tires & duals....$115,000

â€˜04 JD 7320 Cab, MFWD, 16 spd., 741 loader, 6316 hrs...................................................................$57,000

â€˜05 CIH MX255, 4282 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, I 480x46â€? duals, front duals .............................$67,000

â€˜11 Challenger, MT 575 B, MFWD, 2242 hrs, ML98 loader .............................................................$75,000 â€˜94 FH 6640 SLE, MFWD, cab, loader ..............$25,000

â€˜03 CIH MX210, 5550 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 380x46â€? tires & duals.........................$59,000 â€˜13 CIH 290, 1250 hrs, 3PT, PTO, big pump, 480 front

TRACK TRACTORS

duals, 480x50 ...............................................$125,000

â€˜13 CIH, 380 Row Trac 1178 hrs, luxury cab, full

COMBINES

guidance, suspended front, 24â€? tracks, 120 inch

spacing 3 pt, 4 hyd. Hiflow, PTO .................$180,000 â€˜13 Care/In 670, 1294 eng/647 sep. hrs., premium â€˜14 CIH, 340 Row Trac 287 hrs, luxury cab, suspended frt axle, 18â€? tracks, 76â€? spacing, 6 hyd remotes, 3

cab, HID lights, Hitorque VSD, chopper, conturmaster, 520x42â€?duals ........................$167,000

pt. 1000 pto, full guidance ...........................$195,000 â€˜13 JD 660, 1180 eng/892 sep hrs., cm, HID lights, â€˜14 CIH, 310 Row Trac 998 hrs, deluxe cab, front axle, 5 hyd valves, hi-flow, complete guidance ......................................................................$165,000

Complete & Total Dispersal of The Briggs Angus Herd Sells!

â€˜08 CASE IH, 215 duals, front, rear, big pump 4441

pto., 480x50 tires & duals ............................$109,000 â€˜12 Kubota M110, Cab, MFWD, 240 hrs., w/Kubota

duals, MFWD................................................$110,000

hrs., 540, 1000 PTO, 184-46 ..........................$89,000 â€˜09 NH 6070, Bi-directional, 3543 hrs., cab air, w/NH

powershift, 120â€? spacing, 16â€? trucks, suspended