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The spit is hitting the spam as activists taxpayer subsidies going to Big Ag polcontinue to butt heads with U.S. livestock luters — instead, invest in healthier producers concerning the treatment of farms; Protect and improve vital antithe animals we eat before they become hunger programs; Increase federal the animals we eat. investments in organic agriculture; and Expand federal programs to revitalize I recently received a press release from land and reduce food waste. an organization called the Environmental Working Group. Headquartered in Interestingly, the release mentions litWashington, D.C., the Environmental tle of anti-hunger, organic agriculture or LAND MINDS Working Group’s mission is “to empower food waste. The release does, however, people to live healthier lives in a healthitake a few more swipes at “profit-focused

By Paul Malchow er environment. With breakthrough agribusiness.” research and education, we drive conWhich reminds me of a sign I saw at sumer choice and civic action. We are a a car-repair garage: “This is a nonnonprofit, nonpartisan organization profit organization. It’s not intended to dedicated to protecting human health and the envi- be, but that’s the way it is.” ronment.”

Closer to home, farming — more specifically hog Hard to argue with, right? Who doesn’t want farming — was taking its lumps at Minnesota State health?

University, Mankato on March 2. The Protecting For the sake of brevity, I’ll share with you the first Animal Rights Committee, a campus student group, two paragraphs of the press release. sponsored “Factory Farming in Minnesota: Time for a Change” — a four-person panel extolling the hor“Every five years, the government passes an rors of modern hog operations. Marie Wood has an almost-trillion-dollar piece of legislation that profoundly impacts food and farm policy (I’m assuming excellent report on the event which can be found on page 13 of this issue. they’re referring to the federal farm bill). For decades, big agribusiness has dominated the process, The panel consisted of attorney Sonja Trom Eayrs with its interests taking precedence over public who is involved in a lawsuit (!) between her family’s health and the environment. farm versus neighboring hog operations and Dodge County; Tim Culver, attorney and legal fellow with Today, to reclaim the debate, the Environmental the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy; Working Group and Food Policy Action Education Fund are launching the Plate of the Union campaign. Jeff Johnson, philosophy professor at St. Catherine University in St. Paul; and Chris Petersen, who It aims to awaken a new audience of American consumers to become activists for policies that make food raises Berkshire pigs near Clear Lake, Iowa. safer, make healthy food more accessible and make After Trom Eayrs tugged on our heartstrings with food production better for our environment.” photos of farming in the 1960s, Culver spoke of nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into our lakes and The release goes on to say the Plate of the Union campaign will focus on four main imperatives: Stop See LAND MINDS, pg. 3

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cite your sources. Is that a million gallons a day? Is that a million gallons a year? Is that a million gallons at all?

Trom Eayrs spoke of animal units, but never explained to the university students what an animal unit is. (Hint: one pig is not one animal unit. So a feedlot with 2,000 animal units isn’t as enormous as one might think.) And not all water pollution comes from agriculture. Other human activities play a role. Ask Scott Sparlin of the Coalition for a Clean Minnesota River what lawn clippings do to the phosphorus levels in our water.

This isn’t 1960. Farm production has changed.

And short of apocalyptic consequences, it’s not going back. You can’t munch on your BLT sandwich and complain about pig manure. You can’t cry “vegan” and wash your hands of water pollution.

If you want to educate students about “factory farms,” come off the mountain and tell the whole story. Pigs are a product and not pets. They need to be managed as efficiently as an automobile plant or a university for that matter. Your neighbor isn’t raising 1,000 hogs just to inconvenience you.

Farmers are smart people who are well aware of pollution, health and the economic impact they play a part in.

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LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 streams, causing a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

Johnson began his presentation on feedlot cruelty by showing a photo of his pet cat.

Petersen crowed about how well he treats his pigs. Although he admitted he had a market for those pigs which paid double of what hogs are selling for. Nor did he say what he did with his manure.

This is not to belittle the panel, The Environmental Working Group, or even their message. We need clean water. No one wants to see animals suffer. A healthy nation is a strong nation. My problem with lobbyists such as EWG or the panel is the simplification of a very complex industry of agriculture.

Many times during the Mankato State event, the panelists referred to “them” and “they” in ominous terms, but never said exactly who them and they are. The hog producers? The processors who buy the pigs? Government officials?

It seems the un-named ag monster is also alive and well in Washington.

In their press release and on their website, EWG loves to throw around terms such as “big agribusiness.” To quote their press release, “huge agribusinesses that heavily pollute drinking water with synthetic fertilizers, manure and pesticides.” Conveniently, they leave it up to us to fill in the blanks as to who and how this pollution is being done.

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... Farm equity will decline another $51 billion after a $61 billion decline the year before.

North Dakota. The new owners will need it. They have a combined cattle herd of 300,000 head.

Still, commented the new owner, 300,000 head only puts her company in the top three of the nation’s cattle producers.

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another Farm Bill-writing acres continue to replace year. lower-return wheat in Kansas, South Dakota, and Even more worrisome, North Dakota.

2017 farm asset values will drop $32 billion nationwide, Some other numbers are farm debt will increase 5.2 just as revealing as the percent, or a modest $20 wheat data. billion, and farm equity will For example, two weeks decline another $51 billion ago, the White House proFARM & FOOD FILE after a $61 billion decline posed cutting the 2018 Envithe year before.

By Alan Guebert ronmental Protection Agency USDA’s 2017 crop acreage budget by nearly 25 percent. and production forecast, Few rose to defend the released Feb. 24, confirms agency but EPA’s current the income numbers. Big budget is, in fact, suracres and big crops, barprisingly small: $8.1 bilring weather disasters, are seen for lion, or just under 0.25 percent of all both corn and soybeans. Projected annual federal spending.

2017-18 prices are anything but big: By comparison, direct government $3.70 for corn and $9.60 for soybeans program payments paid to U.S. farmers are just a dime taller than 2016 averthis year will hit $12.5 billion, or 50 age prices for both. percent more than all EPA spending The real surprise contained in the and six times the proposed EPA budget number-packed report was 2017 wheat cuts. acreage. USDA pegs it at a shockingly Despite the slow U.S. agriculture small 46 million. That’s 10 million economy, the Australian ag sector is acres less than just three years ago poised to enjoy its fourth record-setting and a collapse of nearly 30 million year in row. The bullishness spurred acres since peak plantings in 1981. one Aussie mining baron and a partner The drop-off is due to two causes, to pay $294 million (U.S.) for the explains USDA: “… declining returns nation’s biggest cattle ranch, S. Kidcompared with other crops and man & Co., last December. changes in government programs that Just how big is big by Down Under allow farmers more planting flexibilstandards? ity.”

Big. The ranch includes 19.2 million That’s the official line. Unofficially, deeded acres and leases for another climate change and today’s crop insur- 24.9 million acres. Combined, leased ance-based Farm Bill are the key rea- and owned acres are equal in size to sons higher valued corn and soybean

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Before spring arrives and our attention turns to blue sky, dancing daffodils, and why the corn planter’s GPS isn’t working, let’s take a few minutes to lock in key numbers that will dominate the still-young farm and ranch year.

For example, as of March 8, Congress has 66 legislative days remaining until its lengthy August break.

That’s 66 days to debate and hopefully pass all or parts of promised Obamacare reforms; complete an overhaul of the complex federal tax code; design and fund the President’s $1-trillion infrastructure spending plan; tackle the White House’s proposed, multi-billion-dollar border wall with Mexico; and, if farmers and ranchers have their way, outline the essential elements of a 2018 Farm Bill.

All this Herculean lifting, however, still excludes raising the federal debt ceiling by March 31, tackling the very unbalanced Trump budget plan by Oct. 1, and conducting investigations into alleged Russian connections to current White House and former Trump campaign staff.

Other important numbers to keep in mind this year are contained in the Feb. 13 U.S Department of Agriculture’s Net Farm Income Forecast. Most are, predictably, bleak.

According to USDA, 2017 net farm income will be $62.3 billion, down 8.7 percent from 2016, the fourth consecutive year of decline, and the lowest since 2002 that, coincidentally, was

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Calendar of Events March 21-22 – New Uses Ag Innovation Forum – Plymouth, Minn. – Experts, research and development professionals will speak on value-added and new-uses agriculture – Contact Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Michael Gottsacker at michael. gottsacker@russelherder.com or visit www.auri.org

March 22 – PQA Plus & TQA Training – Morris, Minn. – Minnesota Pork Board sponsors this training for pork producers and transporters – Contact colleen@ mnpork.com or (800) 537-7675 or visit www.mnpork.org March 22-23 – Red River Joint Conference – Moorhead, Minn. – Red River Watershed Management Board and Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group host a conference on planning, drainage, flood damage and conservation practices – Contact Naomi Goral at (218) 844-6166 or rrwmb@ arvig.net or visit www.rrwmb.org

March 22-23 – International Sugarbeet Institute – Fargo, N.D. – Sugarbeet show brings together sugarbeet growers and industry – Visit www.fargo dome.com March 27 – Agricultural Drainage and Future of Water Quality Workshop – Willmar, Minn. – Workshop features innovative practices from experts and peers on drainage system buffer strips acquisition, altered hydrology, drone services, new drainage records database, MN Public Drainage Manual Update – Contact ISG at rsvp@is-grp. com or www.is-grp.com/ag

April 6 – Dairy Farm Robotics – St. Cloud, Minn. – Experts, research and development professionals will speak on value-added and new-uses agriculture – Learn factors that affect robot profitability using an online tool that allows you to enter your farm’s data and examine how switching to robots will affect your farm’s profitability; participants encouraged to bring a laptop. A limited number of laptops will be available – Contact Jim Salfer at St. Cloud Regional Extension office at (320) 2036093.

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Factory farming debate heats up at panel event

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MANKATO, Minn. — The factory farming debate is heating up in southern Minnesota. Factory farming is a term used by animal activists to describe animals raised in high densities with a focus on profit and efficiency at the expense Janet Sparks of animal welfare.

The term offends southern Minnesota farmers who raise their hogs in barns that dot the rural landscape.

The divide between farmers, consumers and environmental and animal rights acitivists was brought to light when regional farmers and pork producers attended “Factory Farming in Minnesota: Time for a Change” at Minnesota State University, Mankato on March 2. Panelists challenged impacts of factory farming.

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Can you people stop calling it factory farming? This is still family farming.

— Janet Sparks “Can you people stop calling it factory farming?

This is still family farming,” said Janet Sparks at the event.

Sparks, of Ceylon in Martin County, is human resources director for New Fashion Pork, headquartered in Jackson. New Fashion Pork markets 1.4 million hogs annually and contracts growers to raise and care for the animals.

Sparks said raising hogs in hog barns represents advancements in the raising of livestock. She said that in the 1980s, when many farm families were going broke, they built hog barns to grow a product that could make them money. They used the manure to fertilize their crops.

Minnesota has 3,300 pig farms and 98 percent are family owned, according to the Minnesota Pork Producers Association.

Protecting Animal Rights Committee, a campus student group, was an event sponsor. John Neitge, PARC president, has been a vegan for eight years and opposes factory farms. “It was cool to see all of the community members turn out even though they had different views than me,” he said.

Farmers expressed frustration that the panel presented only one side of the story. In a question and answer session, both farmers and students stood up with comments and questions. Initially, each question could only be one minute with five minutes for rebuttal.

Panelist Chris Petersen raises Berkshire pigs near Clear Lake, Iowa, in a setting where they can come and go from the barn. He challenges the industrial practices of farmers who raise pigs for large corpora-

pigs said she does not experience the stench that Trom Eayrs described. Curtains go up when the temperature gets warm in the barn. She even opens the windows in her home.

Farmers challenged Trom Eayrs on her numbers, noting that 2,400 pigs likely put out 600,000 gallons of manure, not 1 million. They pointed out that 1 million gallons is the permit, which can be a limit, not an actual amount.

When it comes to water quality, Tim Culver, attorney and legal fellow with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, said only 1 percent of feedlot runoff contributes to water quality, but 73 percent of cropland runoff does. Manure is applied to crops to fertilize, providing nitrogen and phosphorus.

When these nutrients run off the field, they cause algae growth in our waters. He cited the man-made dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, where fish can’t survive. Other human activities do play a role, noted Culver.

Minnesota has 120 million farm animals, so it’s crucial that manure is being applied at a consistent rate and not surpassing the amount of nutrients that the soil can contain, said Culver. Currently a feedlot permit over 1,000 animal units requires a mandatory environmental assessment worksheet, but a bill is pending in the Minnesota Legislature that will raise that number to 2,000 animal units, he said.

Manure management is regulated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Authority and county feedlot officers. University of Minnesota Extension recommends application rates.

Animal Care Jeff Johnson, philosophy professor at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, spoke on animal ethics. He defined factory farming as high densities of animals in extreme confinement. For Johnson, it’s important that chicken, pigs and cows can engage in natural behaviors and socialize.

He showed a large scale sow confinement facility where sows are in 2-by-7 foot gestation crates, where they can move a step forward or back. They are confined for roughly four months. To give birth, they are moved to a farrowing crate, where she spends about three weeks nursing her piglets. Then her piglets are taken away and the process begins again for about eight carries.

“And that’s her life,” he said.

Johnson contends that when producers say they

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Wanda Patsche, brings her grandson, Edwin Eytcheson, into their pig barn on their family farm near Welcome, Minn. tions. Petersen said Iowa has 750 impaired waterways, 9,000 documented factory farms and is 49th in water quality.

“When you put too much of anything in one spot, you have problems,” said Petersen. “I don’t want Minnesota to become another Iowa.”

Petersen is on the Iowa Farmers Union board.

But niche producers like Petersen cannot meet the national and global demand for pork. From 1959 to 2009, U.S. farmers have doubled pork production to meet demand, according to the National Pork Board.

Compared with 50 years ago, farmers are using less land and water to produce pork: 78 percent less land, 41 percent less water and 35 percent smaller carbon footprint.

Environment Attorney Sonja Trom Eayrs discussed her family’s lawsuit against the 11th hog barn in a 3-mile radius around their farm in Dodge County.

She said the manure produced by the pigs equal a city of 7,000 people or 1 million gallons per year. No more family reunions or wedding receptions are held on the farm.

“Imagine the stench from not only one factory farm, but 11. They open those curtains at night, the Sonja Trom stench rolls across the countryside,” Eayrs said Trom Eayrs.

There are 234 feedlots in Dodge County, 18,000 statewide, producing the manure of 50 million people.

“We are living in a third world country folks,” she said.

A family farmer who lives on a farm with 3,000

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Animal rights activist challenges use of gestation crates FACTORY FARMING, from pg. 6 care about their animals and welfare, that offers us “moral cover” to make this OK to do to animals.

Confinement methods are approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Crates allow individual feeding, reduce competition for food, reduce aggression and promote good body condition, said Johnson. However, he cited a University of Minnesota Extension study that showed aggression is short-lived in group housing and that after 24 hours, stable social groups form.

“Wouldn’t it be better for them to fight for that brief period of time so they can live together?” asked Johnson.

The problem, according to the AVMA, is in that 24-hour period, sows can lose embryos.

Johnson concludes that stock since he was 10. “I love animal welfare is tethered to working with animals,” Krohn maximum productivity. said. “I take one vacation every five years. I don’t miss a day in Some of those skirmishes the barn because I like it. And I also can end in death, accordtake good care of them.” ing to Wanda Patsche, who lives on a pig, soybean and When Krohn walks into the corn farm near Welcome. barn on cold days, it’s 66 F in They have 2,200 pigs on their Jeff Johnson there. The water’s not frozen, farm. She also serves on the the pigs have feed and they Minnesota Pork Board and writes a don’t fight. “They’re all friends. blog called Minnesota Farm Living.

They’re happy,” he said.

“If people have any questions, they Krohn used to raise sows and found should ask a farmer,” said Patsche. advantages to crates for safety. He Patsche recalled raising their pigs would have 20 sows in a pen while outdoors and indoors, moving them to moving them into crates. In pens, sows stalls in the barn when it was time to bite each other; they get sliced open give birth. One summer day, despite with 3 to 4 inch gashes. their best efforts to move them, a sow Farrowing crates also lower mortalgave birth outside. Another sow ity rates of piglets who can be accidrowned each piglet in a mud puddle. dently laid on or stepped on by the sow.

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Consumers Many students wanted to know how they can help our environment and change the way animals are produced.

“Vote with your fork,” said Trom Eayrs. “Be intentional with your food choices.”

She advised students to go to their food co-op and get informed about conservation and animal care practices.

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Comparing grazing practices to build soil nutrients the other farms. Likewise, soil texture, aggregation, and appearance was significantly better at the AHSD farm.”

Laboratory analysis showed additional differences between the soils from the different farms. The soil organic matter at the adaptive grazing farm had increased from 1.5 percent (when the grazing system was implemented) to 4.26 percent at the time of the test. The farm that had two to fourweek grazing rotations had 3.28 percent soil organic matter and the farm with no rotations had 2.72 percent.

That means that the adaptive grazing land can retain approximately 35,000 gallons more water per acre than the soil on the no rotations farm.

Additionally, the AHSD farm had a soil pH of 7.9 which is slightly alkaline.

The two other farms were acidic at 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. Nutrient uptake with those low pH values is very lim-

ited, according to research.

“Results show that with just five years of AHSD grazing, significant results can be achieved in terms of building soil organic matter, soil carbon, and overall soil health,” Williams wrote. “Even with what are considered (by traditional standards) good grazing practices, AHSD grazing appears to yield results and benefits that far exceed more relaxed grazing rotations.

The ability to build such significant differences within a relatively short period of time make AHSD grazing an attractive tool for land improvement and remediation.”

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The pastures at Joyce Farms held up so well because of that increased organic matter. When adaptive grazing was started on the farm, the soil could only hold about a half-inch of rain before starting to puddle and run off.

“Now we can absorb and hold water from a 10-inch rainfall,” Williams said.

“Research by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service showed that for every one percent increase in soil organic matter, an acre of land can hold an additional 25,000 gallons of water.”

Williams has taken the practical results from his experience at Joyce Farms and combined it with data from agencies and organizations like USDAAgricultural Research Service, along with data from his own research, to establish a consulting, speaking and writing career with the goal of improving soil health on a large scale.

In 2015, he reported on a study in Mississippi that compared three farms.

The first farm had been using adaptive high stock density (AHSD) grazing for five years with stocking rates between 100,000 to 500,000 pounds per acre.

Prior to going to adaptive grazing, the farm had been in row crops and the soil had 1.5 percent organic matter.

The second farm had been in pasture for 50 years and was using a grazing system that rotated cattle every two to four weeks. The third farm had been in pasture for 40 years and the cattle had continuous access to the entire pasture.

In November 2014, researchers dug three-foot deep pits in random locations on the three farms.

“Root growth was observed all the way down to and past the three-foot depth on the AHSD farm,” Williams wrote in an article for The Grassfed Exchange. “On the other farms, root growth did not reach the three foot depth. In addition, there were noted differences in apparent soil life with earthworms immediately present in the soil of the AHSD farm. Earthworm populations were significantly lower at

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By TIM KING The Land Correspondent FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Allen Williams’ family has been farming and ranching in the southern United States for six generations.

“I want my grandkids to have an opportunity to carry on our family’s agricultural heritage,” he told attendees at the Sustainable Farming Association’s annual Soil Summit on Feb. 15 in Fergus Falls.

Williams, who admits he is a recovering academic who previously taught agricultural subjects at southern universities, is concerned that his grandkids, as well as yours and mine, won’t be able to farm because the soil won’t be able to support agriculture.

“All over North America, as well as South Africa and South America, we’re finding soil degradation,” he said. “It’s quite alarming. We’ve lost significant organic matter. Soils in Indiana and Illinois and across the Midwest used to have soil organic matter in teens but now it’s measuring less than three and sometimes only one percent.”

Williams is working to address the dramatic decline in soil health on two fronts. On his family’s farm near Tupelo, Miss., he raises grass-fed beef as well as pastured pork and heritage poultry.

The products are sold for good prices to top chefs, artisanal butchers, and what Williams calls educated consumers.

The livestock are raised using a grazing system called adaptive high stock density grazing, Williams told the Soil Summit audience.

Adaptive grazing is a biologicallybased system that involves high stocking rates and close observation of plants and animals along with moving livestock to new paddocks on a daily basis. Although he advises daily livestock movement, Williams warns grass and livestock managers not to fall into a routine or a rut.

“Don’t settle into a routine because you’ll go backwards,” he tells farmers.

“Keep good records and base your actions on keen observation. Elite athletes change their routine to build their strength. You can do the same. Keep changing, use your powers of observation and be adaptive.”

Adaptive grazing has produced results at his family’s farm, known as Joyce Farms.

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Farmers learn to reduce nitrous oxide emissions

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MANKATO, Minn. — Reducing nitrogen loss is a challenge and opportunity for Minnesota farmers. That’s why farmers and certified crop advisors gathered in Mankato for the third annual nitrogen conference presented by the University of Minnesota Extension on Feb. 16.

Clete Goblirsch, who farms near Lafayette, was there to learn more so he can be more responsible in nitrogen use.

“I wish more non-ag people would experience these things because their food comes from here,” said Goblirsch.

Goblirsch would like folks in the Twin Cities to understand issues like what genetically modified organisms really are and the efforts farmers are making to be good environmental stewards.

One of the sessions Goblirsch attended was “Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Fertilized Soil: Can We

Manage It?” presented by Rod Vent e r e a f r o m U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service.

N i t r o u s O x i d e, known as N2O, can be released from the Rod Venterea soil in natural ecosystems, but nitrogen fertilizers do play a major role in that more nitrogen is added to the soil.

“N2O from soil depletes ozone in the stratosphere,” said Venterea.

While the emission of N2O from soil is small, estimated at only 1 percent, the impact can be large because N2O contributes to global warming at a rate of 300 times more than carbon dioxide. N2O emissions from human activities account for 6.2 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 55 percent of GHG emissions from agriculture

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— Rod Venterea come from N2O emissions, said Venterea. He noted that the future of N2O regulations in the United States is uncertain.

Venterea explained that N2O can be produced three ways during nitrification through low soil moisture and denitrification through high soil moisture. To measure N2O, soil chambers are used to sample and test soil.

In his presentation, Venterea summarized research conducted at U of M research and outreach stations over the last 15 years. Researchers have found that large precipitation events and heat can increase N2O emissions.

“These large fluxes can occur even when the crop is present and welldeveloped because the reactions that are happening are very fast,” said Venterea.

To manage N2O emissions, research has been focused on the 4 Rs of nitrogen management: Apply nitrogen fertilizers at the right source, right rate, right time and right place.

Rate Nitrogen rate is the strongest factor that will affect N20 emissions. Early studies showed a linear response in N2O total flux as nitrogen rate was increased. On average, a 1 percent emission rate was measured. However, in data from the Rosemount station, non-linear fluctuations of 0.6 percent to 1.6 percent were recorded, said Venterea.

“This makes it a bit more difficult to estimate N2O emissions due to this non-linearity,” said Venterea.

The first step is to optimize your N rate to bring that nitrogen rate down and bring the N2O emission down, he said.

Source Anhydrous ammonia or urea? Venterea said that anhydrous ammonia

can cause greater N2O emissions than broadcast or incorporated urea. Urea reduced N2O emissions by 30 to 80 percent less over the growing season.

“We found pretty consistent results on this,” he said. “We know why this is happening.”

Anhydrous ammonia is a highly concentrated nitrogen source of 82 percent. The second step of nitrification is inhibited and higher levels of nitrite can form to quickly create N2O. There have been many studies done to look at polymer-coated urea and microbial products. In rain-fed systems, PCUs are not as reliable as in irrigated systems. After a large rainfall event, a study showed a high release of N2O. “These PCU products respond mainly to weather conditions, which may not be necessarily in sync with the crop nitrogen demand,” said Venterea.

Microbial inhibitor products are urease inhibitors and nitrification inhibitors. Both are designed to slow down the microbial process so the crop has more opportunity to take up the nitrogen.

“Generally we found the inhibitors to be more effective than the polymercoated products in reducing N2O,” he said.

In terms of urea banding, which may not be common in Minnesota, you get substantially more losses of N2O, he noted.

Timing One might expect that spring versus fall applications of urea should reduce N2O emissions. However, studies have shown greater losses with spring as opposed to fall applications. Additionally, a long list of studies have not found a benefit of later or split applications for reducing N2O, Venterea said.

More recently, the Extension has been looking at combining split applications, lowering N rates by 15 percent and using inhibitors. When all three were done, a 50 percent reduction in N2O was found.

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Reducing nitrogen rate may greatly lower N2O emissions when reduced tillage had been practiced for 10 years or more, N2O emissions decreased.

“We are not quite sure why that’s happening,” said Venterea.

At a site in Rosemount that compares no-till to conventional-till soil over 30 years, the data suggests a shift in the microbial community and functionality over time in the no-till soil.

Best practices “Any practice where you can reduce your N rate obviously is a good thing,” said Venterea.

The good news is that based on the non-linearity,

Venterea said, you likely will get a disproportionate and large decrease in N2O emissions for any reduction in N rate.

In addition, microbial inhibitors have proven to be very reliable in reducing N2O emissions. Modifying the timing alone has not proven to be reliable, but combining with other practices looks promising.

Banding urea has a high risk, so that’s why using inhibitors with banding is recommended.

“We need to better understand at the microbial level what is responsible for controlling these processes,” said Venterea. v

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NITROUS OXIDE, from pg. 10 “That might be the type of intensive approach that’s needed here,” he said.

Tillage Venterea described results on reduced tillage as “all over the map.” A recent study tried to make sense of this.

“They found that the length of time that reduced tillage was used had a big effect on the N2O emissions,” Venterea said.

When reduced tillage had been practiced for less than 10 years, the N2O emissions increased, but

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MDA now accepting food hub grant applications A 2016 report on food hubs commissioned by the MDA indicated that Minnesota is home to approximately 15 food hubs of varying size and business structure, and that nationwide there are at least 300 food hubs engaged in some form of local food aggregation and distribution. Like elsewhere, most Minnesota-based food hubs are in the early startup phase, often sponsored or supported by nonprofit organizations. Food hubs vary in scale, stage of development, definition of “local,” seasonal versus year-round operation, market channels, and more.

For-profit and not-for-profit food hubs and other alternative community-based food distribution busi-

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Proposals for this one-time grant must be submitted by April 19. To learn more and to apply online, visit bit.ly/AGRIHubgrant.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Food Hub Grant Program. Grants are intended to stimulate purchases of locally grown and raised foods by developing or expanding food hubs and other alternative community-based food distribution systems. The MDA will only offer Food Hub Grants once.

“There’s a lot of interest in using food hubs as a way to help aggregate and distribute locally produced foods,” said Paul Hugunin, Interim Director of the MDA’s Agricultural Marketing and Development Division. “In the last few years, Minnesota has seen lots of innovative, community-based approaches that are working toward offering more locally produced foods to consumers, and providing additional market opportunities to farmers.

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The Haase family farm, which is operated by Scott, his brother, and his father, is the subject of an onfarm research project to improve soil quality and health using cover crops and livestock. The project is led by the Pasture Project of the Wallace Center in Virginia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sustainable Farming Association is one of three cooperators under a Conservation Innovations Grant gathering data on the economic and soil health benefits of cover crops and managed livestock grazing in row cropping systems,â&#x20AC;? Kent Solberg of SFA said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SFA has four cooperating farms we are working with and Scott Haase being one of them. Dr. Allen Williams, of the Pasture Project, is the lead researcher on the project.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Haase family farm is a pretty conventional corn and soybean farm totaling around 1,400 acres,â&#x20AC;?

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But conventional, Haase believes, may not be sustainable. He believes the lack of living organisms, especially microbes such as fungus and bacteria, in the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soil are one sign that business as usual may not have a future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just looking at a biology test done on our soil,â&#x20AC;? Haase said in an interview before the conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got the initial results from 2015 and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not very impressive. One of the numbers is the total microbial biomass. Gabe Brown (a Bismark, N.D., farmer) has 80,000. Dr. Williams told me that agricultural land on this continent is closer to 2,000 and our farm was in that range. Once you start getting to 5,000 or 6,000, you can really start cutting back on your fertilizers.â&#x20AC;?

By rebuilding the total microbial biomass soil aggregation, tilth, nutrient availability, and water retention will follow, Haase explained. The way to do that is to have living roots in the soil during as much of the year as possible. If the roots are from a variety of plant species, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even better.

When Haase started on the Pasture Project in 2015, the farm was also enrolled in NRCSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conservation Stewardship Program. With the two programs in place, the Haase family was able to set aside 50 acres of corn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We inter-seeded a cover crop mix into 93-day corn in early to mid-June,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like much under there during the growing season, but a few weeks after we harvested the corn it really exploded in growth. The annual rye grass really took off.â&#x20AC;?

There were five other species in the 2015 cover crop mix including turnips and brassica species. At the end of October 2015, Scott set up fencing for rotational grazing in the 50-acre plot of corn stubble and cover crops. The fencing project took a day to complete, he said. Then he borrowed some cattle from a neighbor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the first week of November, we moved the cattle out there and we kept them out there until the day before New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The next spring, the Haases no-tilled soybeans into that 50-acre plot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect much for results in one season, but I believe there was a little better aggregation in that soil as compared to the soil in the 20-acre control plot,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The year was unusually wet and Haase kept putting off seeding a cover crop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We finally flew on a cover crop in September,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It germinated well, but we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t graze it because it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mature enough. At least we got some roots in the ground. We used a more complex pasture mix including some legumes and oats.â&#x20AC;?

Haase hopes he can graze the bean stubble/pasture mix acreage this spring. Whether he can or not depends on how well the pasture mix survived the 2016-17 winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I looked out there in December and some of the legumes were green,â&#x20AC;? he said hopefully.

The Haases will plant corn in the 50-acre plot in 2017. One strategy under consideration is to plant a shorter season corn variety so that some grazing can take place before tillage. Scott is also thinking about using strip tillage to make a seed bed.

Haaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-range goal is to convert the entire farm to this system of cover crops and grazing. By doing so, he hopes to increase the fertility on the family farm and to protect the river that was so much a part of his childhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For every one percent of increased soil organic matter, you can store 20,000 gallons of water or more per acre in the soil,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have such a problem with all of the silt in our river and with how it rises and then drops down so rapidly. Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hydrology has been short circuited and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to help it start working again.â&#x20AC;?

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Eden Valley, Minn., corn grower steps onto national stage rupting the North American Free Trade Agreement as it relates to grain exports.

“Mexico and Canada are the two biggest buyers of U.S. grains — corn, soybeans and wheat. We have to make sure we have good communications with these two countries. We’ve got to hope President Trump’s good business skills prevail and he realizes the importance of our country continuing agricultural trade with Mexico,” he said.

“President Trump is making lots of promises. But I give him credit … he’s already coming through on some of

those promises. He’s not owing any IOUs to anyone,” he said. “I’m hoping he has good people advising him. Just maybe he can cut a better deal even in agricultural trade.”

Haag has attended three National Corn Grower Board meetings so far. But hasn’t yet met Sonny Perdue, Trump’s pick for secretary of agriculture.

“We’ve endorsed him,” Haag said. “He comes from Georgia which is big in poultry. He may not know our agriculture. We’d like a Midwesterner, but I think Perdue will be OK.” v

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ter in our soils and seed beds, but most of this tremendous yield punch is simply the genetic package our seed companies are developing,” he said.

Like most farmers, Haag still has lots of corn in the bin.

“We sold about 35,000 of our 70,000 bushel production, but we have about 35,000 still hanging there,” he said. “We all look for this one little spring rally to happen. Good marketers know what they are doing, but you can’t hit the home runs anymore. Get a few singles and doubles to grab a little bit of profit is what you have during these times.”

With ethanol blends continuing to grab headlines, will E15 become a new standard in America?

“That’s a big thing even in Washington these days,” Haag replied. “Our new EPA guy, Scott Pruitt, when he was the attorney general in Oklahoma was deathly against the RFS (Renewable Fuel Standard). He’s made comments now, however, when being interviewed

by Senate members about his new position, that he supports renewable fuels just like President Trump does. But the opponents, our oil companies, are always pushing their agenda too.”

Haag added that going to 15 percent ethanol would be an advantage for oil company leaders. The reed vapor pressure is less at 15 percent than it is at 10 percent.

“I’m told that means fewer emissions out of the tail pipe and into the air,” he said. “We in Minnesota started with ethanol 20 years ago. We know it works.

Ramping up to 15 percent at the pump would increase our use of ethanol by 50 percent.”

So far, Haag said Trump is not dis-

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer OLIVIA, Minn. — Eden Valley farmer Tom Haag, past president of the Minnesota Corn Growers, is a new board member of the National Corn Growers Tom Haag Association.

Haag spoke about key issues facing agriculture at the Feb. 20 combined meeting of the Redwood and Renville counties Corn Growers.

“We desperately need some help with property tax relief on these school bond referendum issues,” he said. “Health insurance issues continue even though some help is coming through the recent legislative issue signed by our governor. Right now it seems the easiest way to get health insurance is to not be making any money. Have some income and net assets like farmers and the costs are still deplorable, plus deductibles are incredibly high.”

Another big issue is transportation.

“We’ve got to get some highway and bridge building underway out here in rural Minnesota. Seems like we’re always fixing the problems of the cities but nothing happens in the country. We’ve got a $1.4 billion state surplus. Let’s put some of that money to work,” he said.

Haag was asked if record corn yields will continue to be the norm. He credits good weather, the good Lord and the remarkable technology that comes with new seeds.

“Twenty years ago, if we were getting 130 bushel corn where I farm, we were happier than heck. Today, we’re looking at 175 bushel corn as a routine production. We may be doing a few things bet-

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Time to prune apple trees base. Remove suckers coming up from the roots or low on the trunk. Remove watersprouts, which are vigorous vertical branches. Make pruning cuts close to the branch collar at the base of the limb. For larger limbs, start the cut from the underside of the limb to avoid tearing the bark. Remove large limbs first, starting with the top of the tree.

Information on pruning apple trees and general pruning tips are available at http://z.umn.edu/pruning.

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Livestock Angles Grain Outlook Grain Angles Focus areas for Grain market news Is bullish cattle market ending? beginning farmers mostly negative Editor’s Note: Joe Lardy, CHS Hedging research analyst, is sitting in this week for Phyllis Nystrom, the regular “Grain Outlook” columnist.

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending March 10.

CORN — This was a week of poor performance for the corn market. Every day had a lower close and the corn market settled at $3.64.25, losing 16.5 cents on the week. Corn inspections were very good at 1.45 million tons to start the week but that was one of the few bright spots. Even JOE LARDY though there were two flash sale CHS Hedging Inc. announcements this week, export St. Paul sales were disappointing with the sixth-lowest total of the year.

Early on March 9, before the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report came out, CONAB updated their estimates for Brazilian corn production. They increased the first crop by .5 million tons and the safrinha crop by 1.1 million tons — bringing the total estimate to 88.9 million tons. Weather in South America has been pretty good lately and the Brazilian safrinha corn crop is nearly fully planted.

The WASDE report on March 9 was very bearish.

Domestic ending stocks were only down by 1 million bushels at 2.320 billion so that was largely neutral.

But the biggest bearish factor was the increase to South American production. Brazil’s corn crop was adjusted up to 91.5 million tons, almost 4 million tons above the average guess. The total was much See LARDY, pg. 15

The livestock market seems to be in a transition mode at the current time. Both the cattle market and the hog market appear to be moving from bull to bear markets. The futures market in both cases are well discounted to the actual cash sales of each and seem relentless in attempting to close the basis in each. The fact is that the basis will get closer together as we move closer to the actual delivery or settlement of the nearby contracts.

The cattle market has been nothing more than a study in contrasts. The cash market has seen very firm cattle prices the JOE TEALE past several weeks, while the Broker futures market has experienced Great Plains Commodity very good pressure on prices. It Afton, Minn. would appear that the futures market is doing what it is named for — looking ahead of the current situation and anticipating where the cash market might be in the weeks ahead. The current situation is a firm cash trade as packers scramble to acquire inventory, while a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report suggests more inventory of cattle in the weeks ahead. This has left the basis abnormally wide at the present time.

The fact remains that the wide basis will contract as we approach the delivery period against the lead contract. The action in both the futures and the cash trade do suggest the possibility that the recent bull trend in the cattle market may be coming to an end.

With the potential increase in beef supplies in future weeks and no real change in demand for beef products,

There’s an old saying that life is “10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent our reaction to it.”

Those words, by Charles Swindoll, have never been more relevant than they are today — especially when it comes to farming and the situations faced by so many young and beginning farmers.

But what can young producers do when their passion and circumstances are seemingly at odds? Many young farmers did not experience the last major industry down cycle. So, experience and learning through past mistakes isn’t really an option.

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, beginning family farms have, on average, higher total household incomes than established family farms; though they receive a much greater share of their incomes from off-farm jobs. They are also more likely than established farmers to have at least a four-year college degree. Fifteen percent of beginning farmers jointly operate established farms with experienced farmers.

Additionally, young and beginning farmers in Minnesota and Wisconsin have an advantage. Twothirds of mid-sized, and almost half of large-scale

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See PATTERSON, pg. 17

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.

One short yield will tighten up grain markets Undeveloped lands around the world might counter this future.

“Some of the biggest production measures are going to come from elsewhere than the United States. We’ve seen that progression in Brazil and Argentina,” Emter said. “We’re going to see it in Africa and India too. But these are areas where we’ll also see increased demand. Once their consumers get a taste of going from rice to protein-type products, it’s tough to reverse those equations. And with a growing world population, these trends will continue.”

He also pointed out China is losing production acres, 5 to 7 million acres in the past two years, due to air pollution. Smog and pollution is contaminating the soils which impacts the crops. China also is losing acres to urban sprawl.

Hog market is out of steam TEALE, from pg. 14 this would confirm a change in direction in the recent up trend. Producers that are hedged are urged to keep a close eye on the basis and move inventory to take advantage of the generous difference in the current wide basis.

The hog market is looking as if it has run out of steam in the past couple of weeks. The futures market has turned lower and the basis has widened as the April contract took over as the lead contract. Cash prices have also slipped recently along with the pork cutouts which have dropped from their recent highs. The fact that the most recent USDA Hogs and Pigs Report indicated that there were more hogs than earlier estimated has changed the supply-

demand picture for pork.

The increase in the supply of hogs will likely offset the current demand for pork, despite the fact that the thirst for bacon has become a major component in the demand picture. There is the potential for increased slaughter capacity starting sometime this summer as new slaughter plants are completed. This could bring in renewed demand for animals as the competition for live inventory increases. The fact will remain however, that the demand for pork will have to increase to offset the increase in numbers. As like the cattle, hog producers who are currently hedged should be cognizant of the current wide basis and take advantage as warranted. v

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higher than Conab’s number as well.

OUTLOOK: The market has mainly negative news to digest right now. The next big event doesn’t come for three weeks until the end of the month with the grains stocks and prospective plantings reports.

SOYBEANS — The soybean market also closed lower every day this week and settled at $10.06.5, dropping 31 cents on the week.

It was also a pretty poor week for export data. Inspections dropped below 1 million tons for the third straight week and posted the third-lowest inspection total of the year. Export sales were also disappointing and there were no flash announcement for beans this week.

On March 9, before the WASDE report came out, CONAB updated its estimates for Brazilian soybean production by 2.1 million tons from the February estimate to 107.6 million tons. The weather in Brazil has dried out a bit and has allowed for harvest to accelerate. The whole country is now over 50 percent complete and the main growing state of Mato Grosso is almost complete.

The WASDE report was a big nega-

tive for the bean market. The big increase in Brazilian production up to 108 million tons was a real surprise to the market. Many private forecasters were in that range, but since the U.S. Department of Agriculture was previously at 104, most thought the adjustment would be more gradual. Domestic stocks also were increased, but most thought a decrease was in order due to big export commitments. A bigger South American crop will need a home at the expense of U.S. business, plus the difficulty in getting product shipped off the Pacific Northwest has been a real challenge, and has cut into the export program.

OUTLOOK: The price for beans feels even more bearish than the corn market does. Huge crops in South America will keep pressure on the market for a while.

With the insurance rates locked in the possibility for even more soybeans acres will also pressure the market.

Additional comments: Crude oil trades below $50 for the first time in several months. The dollar index continues to stay firm, closing at 101.38.

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pace the United States in overall production, said Emter.

“The major components of world agriculture will continue to be Brazil, Argentina, China and the United States,” he said. “But when it comes to corn, the U.S. is king. Our world carryout is huge — 53 percent of our world carryout is tied into Chinese inventory which is not being exported right now. So if we have a problem, where is the grain going to come from?

The U.S. is corn king and will continue to lead the world.”

If President Trump goes with a 35 percent tax on all imports from Mexico, will that crash U.S. corn prices?

Emter thinks not because if Mexico switches to buying corn from Brazil, Brazil will start buying U.S. corn to meet this new demand.

He sees ethanol production continuing at current levels which means about 38-40 percent of the U.S. corn crop goes into fuel production. So Emter still looks at 5.3 to 5.4 billion bushels for domestic usage of corn.

Opportunities for young people interested in farming still exist, but advances in equipment and technology are slowing the transition.

“We’ve seen this good income scenario bring the youth back to the farm which I hope can continue indefinitely,” he said. “But we are seeing an aging producer. Farming today is less physically challenging so it’s not an issue to continue another year, or two or five.” v

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WASDE is negative for soybean market LARDY, from pg. 14

With technology and genetics, trend lines of U.S. agriculture are being exceeded every year and this likely will continue.

“We have not seen production below the trend line the past four years,” said Emter. “But if that happens, things can get real tight very quickly. Prices will jerk around aggressively. The Index Fund money is really looking at commodities right now. That is the biggest influx of buying currently. For the near term, I see a negative outlook for agriculture. But to count agriculture down for the next four to five years I think would be a huge mistake.

“For right now, I think producers need to look at the bearish side of things but be ready to act when and if it occurs. We’ve had some good prices for February which is important to crop insurance,” he said.

Emter recommends getting some base marketing done now and then get ready for the summer seasonal. His philosophy is 20 percent marketed now and another 40 percent by July 15. His firm’s goal is to protect what they consider to be profitable levels.

“The importance is sticking to a sound marketing plan and that’s what we at the Van Ahn Company strive to provide,” he said.

Global market Brazil is looking to be above average in soybean production this year and both Brazil and Argentina now out-

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MARSHALL, Minn. — After three years of record grain production, one shortfall will create some quick tightness in markets and accelerate prices, predicts Jim Emter, CEO of Van Ahn and Company, in Alexandria.

“I recall some statistics indicating that by 2035 we would completely outpace the production side of this equation. In essence, world demand would exceed world supply,” said Emter.

He spoke at the Farm Outlook and Education Seminar at Southwest Minnesota State University, Feb. 15, in Marshall.

“Genetic engineers are trying to prove that theory wrong. But as I look at the equation, we can’t control Mother Nature. Those problems will create dynamics which will still trigger some up trends in the market,” he said.

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Yields indicate little change in ARC-CO payments Most crop producers in the Upper recently released the 2016 estimated Midwest are enrolled in the county yieldaverage county yields for corn, soybeans, based Ag Risk Coverage (ARC-CO) farm and other crops. The NASS county yields program choice on their corn and soybean offer a good estimate of where final 2016 base acres. Many producers in the region ARC-CO farm program payments are earned a significant 2014 corn ARC-CO likely to end up, depending on the final payment, while farm operators in some 2016 market year average price level. The counties also earned a substantial 2015 NASS yields may be adjusted slightly by ARC-CO payment on their corn base acres. the USDA. However, any adjustments in As farm operators finalize their cash flow FARM PROGRAMS the final 2016 county yields will likely be estimates for 2017, they are wondering lower than the NASS yield estimates,

By Kent Thiesse what level, if any, the 2016 ARC-CO paywhich will increase the likelihood for ment will be.

ARC-CO payments — especially for corn.

The 2016 NASS county yields are 2016 ARC-CO payments for a given available at www.nass.usda.gov/. crop are paid when the actual 2016 county revenue for the crop falls Because of above-average yields, below the 2016 county benchmark revenue guaran- ARC-CO payments for soybeans were much lower tee. The actual county revenue is the final 2016 and less likely for the 2015 crop year. This is a trend county FSA yield times the final market year aver- which will continue for 2016 payments. age price for 2016. The 2016 market year average The benchmark prices for the 2016 crop year are price is the national average corn or soybean price $4.79/bu. for corn and $11.87/bu. for soybeans. This is from Sept. 1, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2017. The market year down from $5.29/bu. for corn and $12.27/bu. for soyaverage price is then “weighted” at the end of the beans in both 2014 and 2015. The benchmark prices year, based on the volume of bushels sold in each are adjusted each year, using the USDA market-year month. The market year average price will be final- average price for the preceding five years, dropping ized on Sept. 30. As of Feb. 1, the U.S. Department of the high and low price. The benchmark county yield Agriculture is estimating the 2016 market year aver- for 2016 is calculated by taking the average county age prices as $3.40 per bushel for corn and $9.50 per yields for the previous five years (2011-2015), dropbushel for soybeans. ping the high and low yield, and averaging the other The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service three yields. The 2016 county benchmark revenue for a given crop is the county benchmark yield times the 2016 benchmark price, which is then multiplied by 86 percent (.86) to calculate the county revenue guar65’ or 100’ antee.

- 2 Models The county benchmark corn yields in most 2” full port swivel Minnesota counties in 2016 will be similar to 2015. & transport lock.

The county benchmark corn yields in 2015 and 2016 Can be mounted right side up or upside down, lowers the potential maximum ARC-CO payment per & crank can be on crop base acre. County soybean benchmark yields did either side. not vary greatly from 2015 to 2016, except in a few counties. Due to two consecutive years of very strong corn and soybean yields in 2015 and 2016, the benchmark yields should increase for the 2017 crop year in most counties.

3 pt. heavy duty The relationship between the final 2016 county yield and the 2016 county benchmark yields is Rock Lifter extremely important in calculating potential 2016 ARC-CO payments. Expressing the 2016 county yield as a percentage of benchmark yield is actually more important than the final county yield in determining estimated ARC-CO payments.

To your right is a guide on the likelihood of 2016 ARC-CO payments at various “percentage of benchmark yield” levels: (Based on Feb. 1, 2016 market for leveling year average price estimates of $3.40/bu. for corn, tile lines and $9.50/bu. for soybeans.)

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with a percentage of benchmark yield of 115 to 120 percent will likely receive 1 to 49 percent of the maximum payment. Counties with a percentage of benchmark yield of 121 percent or higher will likely not receive a 2016 ARC-CO payment.

2016 Corn ARC-CO Payment Estimates for Minnesota Blue Earth = $64/acre Brown = $15/acre Chippewa = $28/acre Chisago = $32/acre Cottonwood = $7/acre Dodge = $64/acre Faribault = $11/acre Fillmore = $23/acre Freeborn = $45/acre Goodhue = $65/acre Houston = $25/acre Jackson = $45/acre Kandiyohi = $50/acre Marshall = $30/acre

Martin = $22/acre McLeod = $16/acre Meeker = $6/acre Mower = $30/acre Nobles = $27/acre Olmsted = $70/acre Rice = $48/acre Steele = $18/acre Swift = $3/acre Wabasha = $55/acre Waseca = $24/acre Washington = $28/acre Watonwan = $75/acre Winona = $9/acre

Notes: All other counties in Minnesota are estimated to receive a zero 2016 corn ARC-CO payment. These estimates are based on 2016 NASS county yield estimates, and a 2016 market year average corn price of $3.40/bu. Final payment levels could change by Sept. 30. 2016 ARC-CO payments will be paid in October, 2017. 2016 ARC-CO payments will likely be subject to a 6.8 percent federal sequestration reduction. These estimates were prepared by Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse.

Soybeans: Any county that has a percentage of benchmark yield of less than 94 percent will likely realize the maximum 2016 ARC-CO payment for that county. Counties with a percentage of benchmark yield of 95 to 101 percent will likely receive 50 to 99 percent of the maximum payment. Counties with a percentage of benchmark yield of 102 to 107 percent will likely receive 1 to 49 percent of the maximum 2016 ARC-CO payment. Counties with a percentage of benchmark yield of 108 percent or higher will likely not receive a 2016 ARC-CO payment.

There will likely be a large difference in the 2016 corn ARC-CO payments from county-to-county, depending on the final 2016 county yield. It appears that most counties in south-central and southeastern Minnesota, as well as some counties in central Minnesota, will get a partial ARC-CO payment. Very few will get the maximum. Many counties in this region had 2016 yields that were similar or lower than 2015 yields. Most counties in southwest and west-central Minnesota will not receive a 2016 corn ARC-CO payment, due to the very high 2016 yields.

No counties in the Upper Midwest are expected to receive a 2016 soybean ARC-CO payment, as a result See THIESSE, pg. 17

Survey shows maximizing profits is key for young farmers beginning farms located in the Midwest are cash grain farms, which on average are larger than farms specializing in other types of commodities.

Our team recently had the opportunity to gather some information, insights and points of view from some of our young and beginning clients. During our GroundBreaker’s Conference (a two-day workshop specifically designed for young and beginning farmers), we conducted a social experiment to get to the core of what issues were important our clients.

Eighty-nine farmers participated in the experiment.

Each was asked to share, in a brief sentence, what their area of focus is for 2017.

The results were interesting. By far, maximizing profits was a key area of focus. 51.7 percent have interests in diversification; better grain marketing; training employees to decrease turnover and increase engagement; take advantage of the downturn in agriculture; and be as efficient as possible. 17.98 per-

MARKETING cent have a focus on cutting costs in 2017. Popular statements in this category include cutting input costs; eliminating excess household and farm spending; and working with landlords to help them understand more about farming and create a better relationship. Close behind, 15.73 percent of responders have a focus on family in 2017. This may include

The young farmers we have worked with couldn’t be more dedicated and willing to pay their dues. They understand that not everything will be handed to them and they are eager to take responsibility to build and grow the businesses they are so passionate about.

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e-mail to: kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs anaof very strong 2016 yields, and the increase in soylyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake bean 2016 market year average price.

Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 Remember, the current 2016 corn and soybean or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. v ARC-CO payments are still estimates, and final payments could vary, based on the following situations.

Market year average price levels change between now and Aug. 31. If market year average prices decline, the likelihood or the level of ARC-CO payments increases, and vice-versa if the market year average price increases. Given the current corn and soybean market situation, we are not likely to see major movement in the market year average prices from current levels by the end of the marketing year.

Adjustments are made by the USDA in the announced NASS yields to arrive at the final 2016 FSA county yields. 2014 corn yields in some counties were adjusted considerably downward due to a large number of unharvested acres in those counties. This is a situation which could occur again for the 2016 crop year in some southern Minnesota counties.

There will likely be a 6.8 percent federal sequestration reduction on all 2016 ARC-CO payments.

Previous county yields for corn, soybeans, and other crops, benchmark yields and revenues, FSA yields, 2014 and 2015 ARC-CO payment levels, and other farm program information is available on the FSA ARC-PLC web site: www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. Kent Thiesse has prepared an information sheet entitled, “Estimating 2016 Corn and Soybean ARC-CO Payments,” which contains several tables relating to 2016 ARC-CO payments. He has also prepared 2016 ARC-CO Payment Estimate Tables for most counties in Minnesota and northern Iowa, as well as eastern North and South Dakota. To receive a free copy of the information sheet and payment tables, send an

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family relationships; making more time for farm and family; and finding a balance between farm and family. 12.4 percent had priorities in the estate planning category, such as: transitioning the family farm from one generation to another; succession planning; and how to convince the current generation to start planning for the next generation. Surprisingly, only 2.2 percent had technology as an area of focus for 2017.

There’s a lot of talk in the media concerning millennials being the entitled generation. From our experience at AgStar with our young and beginning clients, nothing could be further from the truth. The young farmers we have worked with couldn’t be more dedicated and willing to pay their dues. They understand that not everything will be handed to them and they are eager to take responsibility to build and grow the businesses they are so passionate about. If our discussions and information we’ve cultivated are any hint as to what lies ahead, this generation will make great contributions to the agriculture industry.

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Land grant colleges key to pork industry research

By DICK HAGEN homa State and Clemson universities.

The Land Staff Writer He noted a recent upstart in the swine MINNEAPOLIS — Former editor of The world is his alma mater, South Dakota State Land, but now senior content specialist for University. “I may be biased, but they have National Hog Farmer, Kevin Schulz shared a made great strides along with a commitment few comments at the Minnesota Pork Confrom the South Dakota Pork Producers, the gress in January. His work may center excluSouth Dakota Corn and Soybean Growers, sively in the U.S. swine industry, but Schulz the SDSU Alumni Association and the South said, “Once in ag, always in ag.”

Dakota State Legislature,” he said.

Kevin Schulz National Hog Farmer leans toward larger Typically, when people think South Dakota, swine operators and has a circulation list of about they think cattle and pheasants, said Schulz. But 18,000 and website annual page views of 1.1 million. SDSU is making a significant commitment to the National Hog Farmer also sends twice-weekly e-mail South Dakota swine industry. newsletters, which recently evolved into a daily “It’s a rapidly expanding new industry; plus there’s newsletter. For frequent updates, producers follow great support from western Minnesota. I was a MinNational Hog Farmer on Twitter. nesota kid, I went to SDSU. Great numbers of MinProducers and policy makers are always big news nesota kids still find their college home at Brookin National Hog Farmer. In addition, the publication ings,” Schulz said. reports the latest in research, both from the academic Schulz commended every land grant university for world and the many private firms investing millions doing great work in the swine industry. in swine research and marketing. National Hog “We use news and research data from these many Farmer also draws heavily on the swine research programs of land grant universities. Schulz mentioned sources. With our daily newsletter, each day has a several: University of Minnesota, Iowa State, Kansas special theme, like Tuesday is Animal Health WelState, Purdue, Missouri State, Michigan State, Okla- fare Day. We tap into the different universities and

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 reasoned, “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.”

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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.”

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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 gallons per minute.

“If you already run wash wands in your facility, then you can also run our machine,” Hansen noted.

But he cautioned against having anything in the way of the rotational robotic arm such as feeding tubes or water lines close to the aisle.

Hansen suggests 24-inch to 30-inch aisle widths.

The jet stream shoots out 15 to 20 feet. The nozzle system can be adjusted to set the degree of angle, the arc of the nozzles, even a jet spraying of 6-foot tall farrowing crates.

Cost of the Wash Hand is $12,500 and the purchaser is responsible for installation and hookup.

“We’re on the phone doing detail instructions and answering questions,” Hansen said. “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 highly-programmable unit called The Clever Cleaner which costs $50,000.

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U.S. pork industry ramps up production, consumption

Photo by Dick Hagen

Dallas Hockman is the Vice President of Industry Operations of the National Pork Producers Council.

Demand Hockman pointed out that we live in a food surplus country.

“No one worries about going to the store because there are always many choices. We don’t see any environment that could result in some type of rationing of food. We’re optimistic about more focus being put back to the blue collar segment because we consider agriculture to be part of that blue collar. We should take pride in realizing that we produce the most safe and wholesome food products in the world,” he said.

Seven new swine processing facilities are coming on line in 2017-18, but demand should not be an issue. Hockman said these new facilities are mostly cooperative efforts aligned with

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ican meat products, it’s not an issue.

Certain produce and fruit items are imported simply to meet year-around consumer demand,” he stated.

Hockman said that the pork industry did country of origin labeling for four to five years, but there were headaches and costs associated with the system.

Marketing surveys showed this to be a consumer novelty which soon wore off.

“The U.S. is one of the weird markets,” Hockman said. “We’re used to paying more for imported products — wines, cars, jewelry, cheese, even lamb.

There often is value associated with imported products in some categories.

But for pork products, we’re seeing more marketing along the lines of organic, natural and farm fresh.”

Consumer activists continue to be a huge challenge for the pork industry.

“An ongoing challenge is consumer activists screeching about deplorable conditions for both livestock and farm workers — yet without an ounce of science to back up their ballyhooing. With everybody carrying smart phones, it’s easy to become instantly smart on any issue, such as big is bad. Also, (some feel) farmers don’t care about the consumer; they only care about profit. So I look forward to this new administration. Unpredictable at this stage, but this vast separation of what government used to be versus government in the Trump administration will be interesting and perhaps absolutely amazing at times.”

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Hockman said it boils down to choice on whether consumers have the right to know the source of their meat products.

“We very much support choice in today’s marketplace,” he said. “We respect that consumers have choice. We have country of origin labels on our imported meats. We have a very minor amount of imported pork; mostly added value further processed hams, prosciutto, and special ribs. Most of these come from Italy.”

When it comes to exporting, the United States exports 50 percent of its hams, mostly to Mexico.

“We import only about 2 percent of pork, mostly ribs. Why? We consume more ribs than we produce. Keep in mind, the only way you get baby-back ribs is if you bone the loins, Hockman said. “But we still sell a lot of bone-in loins to make pork chops plus it’s hard to get baby back ribs out of a 300-pound pig!”

Canada and Denmark are the two principle sources of these ribs which mostly go to restaurants such as Chili’s, Applebees and the like.

“So yes, we’re very much in support of consumers being able to know more about the meat products they purchase,” Hockman said. “But the reality is that the vast majority of consumers really don’t care. We estimate only about 15 percent of our customers are engaged — meaning they want to know more about the source of the products they are purchasing. Very few read labels today even though there is very specific info on most labels,” he said.

“If we lived in the European Union, then country of origin would be an issue; but the American consumer has such confidence in the quality of Amer-

producers. He mentioned two new niche plants — one in Minnesota and one in Missouri — that are specific to unique characteristics of their markets. Oriented to the food service segment, the emphasis will be qualityvalue added which suggests they will mostly be buying genetic-specific hogs.

“We’re concerned about this additional ramping up of total processing capacity,” said Hockman. “We’re the largest exporter in the world now. One of every four pigs produced gets exported. So with more total product into the marketplace, we have to be concerned about growing that consumption — both with our American consumer and more importantly our overseas customers.”

That said, Hockman stated that he hopes relations improve with China and is excited about the appointment of Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as ambassador to china.

“We’re excited about a potential new market with Russia too. (Russia) used to be a major buyer of U.S. pork products. If we can recultivate relations with Russia, it might become a buyer again,” he commented.

The new processing plants represent about 8 percent more product into the pipeline. He doesn’t anticipate closures of existing plants. He mentions both more beef and chicken also being produced so just possibly more production than demand. And meat counter prices will adjust accordingly. Exports to the rescue? Stay tuned.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MINNEAPOLIS — “What does Dallas Hockman do for me?” As vice president of industry operations of the National Pork Producers Council, Hockman represents hog farmers to food companies and retailers and does quite a bit more than you might realize.

“I speak on behalf of the Council on a variety of issues with considerable time devoted to animal welfare production practices. I spend a lot of time calling on food services and retail because many want to know how pork is produced and where it comes from,” said Hockman.

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CIH STX375, ‘04, 3505 hrs..........................................$115,000 CIH STX275, ‘05, 2780 hrs......................................... $105,000 CIH 9370, ‘98, 4600 hrs................................................ $64,500 CIH 9370, ‘96, 6775 hrs................................................ $64,500 CIH 9270, ‘92, 3750 hrs................................................ $74,900 CIH 9170, ‘88, 11,045 hrs ............................................. $29,500 Case 2670, ‘75, 2400 hrs ............................................. $12,900 Challenger MR855B, ‘06, 3900 hrs ............................ $138,000 Challenger 65C, ‘95, 5270 hrs ...................................... $43,900 JD 9570R, ‘15, 695 hrs ............................................... $339,000 JD 9200, ‘00, 4200 hrs ................................................. $79,500 NH T9.560, ‘11, 1100 hrs ............................................ $215,000 Steiger KP1400, ‘85, 7190 hrs...................................... $49,900 Versatile 375, ‘14, 1850 hrs ........................................ $169,500

CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 200 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 235 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘15, 1950 hrs ................................... $79,500 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘14, 320 hrs ..................................... $85,000 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘13, 2195 hrs ................................... $73,900 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘13, 2720 hrs ................................... $79,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘15, 265 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘13, 545 hrs ..................................... $89,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘13, 700 hrs ..................................... $87,500 CIH 120C Farmall, ‘16, 120 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 120C Farmall, ‘16, 235 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 120C Farmall, ‘16, 260 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘16, 55 hrs ................................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘16, 245 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘15, 10 hrs ................................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘15, 55 hrs ................................call for price CIH 105U Farmall, ‘13, 1330 hrs .................................. $42,500 CIH 8920, ‘98, 8375 hrs................................................ $57,500 CIH 7140, ‘87, 7430 hrs................................................ $45,500 Agco Allis 9630, ‘94, 6860 hrs ...................................... $39,500 JD 8360R, ‘12, 1495 hrs ............................................. $205,000 JD 8320RT, ‘10, 1600 hrs ........................................... $175,500 JD 8295R, ‘10, 2000 hrs ............................................. $148,500 JD 8270, ‘10, 3485 hrs ............................................... $149,500 JD 8130, ‘07, 3300 hrs ................................................$114,900 JD 6430, ‘11, 2375 hrs.................................................. $79,900 Kubota M9660, ‘13, 400 hrs ......................................... $35,500 Kubota M9660, ‘12, 165 hrs ......................................... $56,000 Kubota M7040DT, ‘06, 1630 hrs ................................... $19,900 McCormick MC130, 1740 hrs ....................................... $47,500 NH T8040, ‘10, 1145 hrs ............................................. $129,500 NH T8010, ‘08, 2195 hrs .............................................. $89,500 NH T8.330, ‘11, 1045 hrs ............................................ $134,500 NH T7030, ‘09, 3675 hrs .............................................. $74,900 NH T6070, ‘12, 1045 hrs .............................................. $75,500

TRACTORS AWD MFD

CIH 380 Mag, ‘15, 280 hrs.......................................... $269,900 CIH 340 Mag, ‘14, 3870 hrs.........................................$119,900 CIH 340 Mag, ‘13, 1600 hrs........................................ $164,500 CIH 340 Mag, ‘13, 1125 hrs ........................................ $189,500 CIH 340 Mag, ‘12, 1265 hrs........................................ $182,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘14, 2680 hrs........................................ $161,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 545 hrs.......................................... $178,500 C H 550 Quad 11 1295 h $261 500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 945 hrs.......................................... $175,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 1275 hrs........................................ $175,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 1720 hrs ...................................... $256,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘12, 2175 hrs........................................ $164,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 1795 hrs ...................................... $255,500 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 415 hrs.......................................... $182,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 2395 hrs ...................................... $243,000 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 435 hrs.......................................... $205,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 1450 hrs ...................................... $274,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 3100 hrs ...................................... $223,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 3655 hrs ...................................... $222,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘14, 1800 hrs ...................................... $269,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘14, 1800 hrs ...................................... $259,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1210 hrs ...................................... $261,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1260 hrs ...................................... $245,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1785 hrs ...................................... $232,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 2380 hrs ...................................... $226,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 2850 hrs ...................................... $193,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 3000 hrs ...................................... $188,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 3720 hrs ...................................... $189,000 CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 1945 hrs ...................................... $194,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 1955 hrs ...................................... $183,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 3230 hrs ...................................... $166,500 CIH 530 Quad, ‘07, 3200 hrs ...................................... $165,500 C H 310 Magnum 14 625 h $182 500 CIH 500 Quad, ‘15, 10 hrs .......................................... $324,500 CIH 500 Quad, ‘11, 1430 hrs ...................................... $229,500 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 670 hrs.......................................... $210,500 CIH 290 Mag, ‘14, 815 hrs.......................................... $164,500 CIH 290 Mag, ‘14, 930 hrs.......................................... $156,500 CIH 290 Mag, ‘11, 1780 hrs ........................................ $121,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 645 hrs.......................................... $198,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 660 hrs.......................................... $198,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘15, 750 hrs.......................................... $189,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘15, 525 hrs.......................................... $193,500 CIH 275 Mag, ‘08, 3750 hrs........................................ $109,000 CIH 260 Mag, ‘14, 595 hrs.......................................... $147,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 550 hrs.......................................... $146,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 960 hrs.......................................... $133,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 1190 hrs ........................................ $131,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 1315 hrs........................................ $127,500 CIH 250 Mag, ‘14, 250 hrs.......................................... $179,500 CIH 245 Mag, ‘11, 1660 hrs .........................................$119,500 245 Mag, ‘10, 1990 hrs.........................................$119,500 C H 535 Quad 08 2060 h $194 500 CIH CIH 245 Mag, ‘10, 2145 hrs.........................................$112,500 CIH 500 Quad, ‘11, 1580 hrs ...................................... $232,500 CIH 485 Quad, ‘09, 1950 hrs ...................................... $193,500 CIH 470 Quad, ‘14, 800 hrs ........................................ $288,500 CIH 450 Quad, ‘12, 1450 hrs ...................................... $249,500 CIH 450 Quad, ‘11, 1555 hrs ...................................... $244,500 CIH 435 Quad, ‘08, 3230 hrs ...................................... $161,500 CIH STX500Q, ‘04, 3035 hrs ...................................... $145,500 CIH STX450Q, ‘03, 4670 hrs .......................................$119,500 CIH 500 RowTrac, ‘14, 505 hrs .................................. $295,000 CIH 480 RowTrac, ‘14, 640 hrs .................................. $274,500 CIH 470 RowTrac, ‘14, 480 hrs .................................. $275,000 CIH 450 RowTrac, ‘14, 925 hrs .................................. $249,000 CIH 450 RowTrac, ‘13, 555 hrs .................................. $267,500 CIH 420 RowTrac, ‘14, 1075 hrs ................................ $262,500 CIH 400 RowTrac, ‘14, 1330 hrs ................................ $246,500 CIH 400 RowTrac, ‘13, 715 hrs .................................. $257,500 CIH 370 RowTrac, ‘14, 160 hrs .................................. $275,000 JD 9630T, ‘10, 2770 hrs.............................................. $204,900 JD 9630T, ‘09, 2415 hrs.............................................. $204,900 JD 9560RT, ‘12, 1040 hrs ........................................... $269,900 JD 9520T, ‘04, 2500 hrs.............................................. $145,000 JD 9510RT, ‘12, 1845 hrs ........................................... $225,000 Versatile 450DT, ‘14, 2105 hrs.................................... $239,500

4WD WHEEL TRACTORS

CIH 620 Steiger, ‘13, 190 hrs ..................................... $325,000 CIH 600 Steiger, ‘12, 1005 hrs ................................... $261,500 CIH 550HD Steiger, ‘14, 2215 hrs .............................. $209,500 CIH 550HD Steiger, ‘14, 2255 hrs .............................. $209,500 CIH 535HD Steiger, ‘08, 2455 hrs .............................. $161,500 CIH 530 Steiger, ‘07, 2425 hrs ................................... $161,500 CIH 485HD Steiger, ‘09, 2500 hrs .............................. $166,500 CIH 435 Steiger, ‘10, 1795 hrs ................................... $162,500 CIH 435 Steiger, ‘09, 1850 hrs ................................... $158,500 CIH 400 Steiger, ‘12, 2350 hrs ................................... $177,500 CIH 385 Steiger, ‘10, 2550 hrs ................................... $148,500 CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1300 hrs ................................... $186,500 CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1400 hrs ................................... $184,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘12, 1625 hrs .............................. $173,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘11, 795 hrs ................................ $185,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘11, 1055 hrs .............................. $173,500 CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1115 hrs .................................... $182,500 CIH 335 Steiger, ‘09, 3420 hrs ................................... $134,500 CIH STX450, ‘02, 5630 hrs..........................................$110,510 CIH STX430, ‘07, 4550 hrs......................................... $105,000 CIH STX375, ‘04, 3210 hrs......................................... $135,000

CIH 245 Mag, ‘08, 1440 hrs.........................................$119,500 CIH 240 Mag, ‘14, 225 hrs.......................................... $145,500 CIH 215 Mag, ‘07, 2025 hrs.........................................$110,500 CIH 215 Mag, ‘06, 2600 hrs........................................ $105,500 CIH 200 Mag, ‘14, 305 hrs.......................................... $142,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘11, 1360 hrs ........................................ $124,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘11, 2005 hrs .........................................$111,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘09, 3840 hrs.......................................... $89,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘15, 255 hrs.......................................... $142,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘13, 1415 hrs.........................................$112,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘13, 2140 hrs.......................................... $92,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘11, 670 hrs .......................................... $125,500 CIH MX305, ‘06, 2800 hrs .......................................... $137,900 CIH MX285, ‘04, 5175 hrs ............................................ $85,500 CIH MX270, 5985 hrs ................................................... $65,000 CIH MX270, ‘02, 7250 hrs ............................................ $59,900

CIH 105C Farmall, ‘14, 410 hrs .................................... $39,500 CIH JX95, ‘04, 1100 hrs................................................ $19,900 CIH JX70, ‘07, 1980 hrs ............................................... $22,900 CIH 5140, 7000 hrs ...................................................... $18,500 CIH 5140, ‘91, 5500 hrs................................................ $23,900 Case 1390, 2590 hrs ...................................................... $6,950 Case 1190, ‘70, 1070 hrs................................................ $5,500 IH 666, ‘74, 4325 hrs ...................................................... $6,300 Kubota M8540F, ‘11, 2600 hrs ...................................... $17,500 MF 2615, ‘08, 390 hrs....................................................$11,500 NH 4835, 500 hrs ......................................................... $18,500

COMPACT TRACTORS RTV S

Branson 5220C, ‘13, 2185 hrs ...................................... $17,500 Kubota B3350HSDC, ‘13, 115 hrs ................................ $24,900 Kubota B3030, ‘06, 905 hrs ...........................................$11,750 Kubota B2320HSD, ‘11, 125 hrs................................... $13,700 Kubota BX2360RV, ‘08, 515 hrs ..................................... $9,500 Kubota BX2350, ‘07, 415 hrs.......................................... $8,500 Kubota BX2230, ‘05, 765 hrs.......................................... $8,500 Kubota BX2230, ‘04, 360 hrs.......................................... $9,000 Kubota BX1860T, ‘11, 790 hrs ........................................ $7,500 Kubota BX1850, ‘07, 420 hrs.......................................... $8,500 Kubota L5740, ‘07, 245 hrs .......................................... $25,875 Kubota L3540D, ‘07, 3315 hrs ...................................... $25,900 Bobcat 2200G, ‘06, 630 hrs ............................................ $7,995 Kubota X1120, ‘14, 45 hrs ............................................ $12,500 Kubota RTVX1100CWLH, ‘15, 1505 hrs....................... $15,000 Kubota RTV1100CWXH, ‘12, 200 hrs........................... $15,000 Kubota RTV1100CW, ‘11, 3805 hrs ...............................$11,000 Yamaha G22A, ‘05 ......................................................... $2,995 (3) CIH TM 200, 60.5’ Fld Cult ..................... starting at $39,500 CIH TM 200, 54.5’ Fld Cult ........................................... $52,500 CIH TM 200, 42.5’ Fld Cult ........................................... $63,500 (10) CIH TMII, 60.5’ Fld Cult ........................ starting at $21,500 (4) CIH TMII, 54.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $35,500 CIH TMII, 52.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $31,500 (6) CIH TMII, 50.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $18,900 CIH TMII, 48.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $33,500 (2) CIH TMII, 46.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $29,900 (2) CIH TMII, 44.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $30,750 CIH TMII, 40.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $39,900 CIH TMII, 36.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $34,000 CIH TMII, 34.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $28,500 CIH 4600, 32’ Fld Cult .................................................... $4,500 CIH 4800, 31.5’ Fld Cult ............................................... $10,950 CIH 4800, 27’ Fld Cult .................................................... $5,995 CIH 4300, 51’ Fld Cult .................................................... $8,900 CIH 4300, 32’ Fld Cult .................................................... $9,900 Brillion HFCT 34’ Fld Cult ..............................................$11,500 DM TMII, 60.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $29,900 DMI TMII, 50’ Fld Cult ................................................... $14,500

C H 1250 16R30

$67 900

CIH 1220, 8R30 ............................................................ $39,500 CIH 1220, 6R30 ............................................................ $37,500 (3) CIH 1200, 16R30 ................................... starting at $39,500 CIH 1200, 16R22 .......................................................... $33,000 (2) CIH 1200, 12R30 ................................... starting at $19,900 CIH 1200, 6R30 ............................................................ $26,900 CIH 900, 12R30 .............................................................. $8,500 JD DB60, 24R30..........................................................$115,000 JD DB44, 24R22......................................................... $149,900 (2) JD 1770NT, 16R30 ................................. starting at $50,000 JD 1770, 16R30.............................................................. $9,900 JD 1750, 8R30.............................................................. $18,900 JD 1710, 12R30............................................................ $17,900 JD 1700, 8R30.............................................................. $15,000 Kinze 4900, 16R30 ......................................................$112,000 NH SP580, 24R22 ........................................................ $68,500 White 8816, 16R30 ....................................................... $79,900 White 8722, 12R30 ....................................................... $39,900 White 8222, 12R30 ....................................................... $36,900 White 8180, 16R30 ....................................................... $56,900 Sukup 2055, 18R7 Drill..................................................$11,900

SPRAYERS SELF PROPELLED Rud

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CIH 3340, ‘14, 645 hrs................................................ $250,000 CIH 3330, ‘14, 715 hrs................................................ $225,000 Ag Chem 1074SS, ‘07, 2025 hrs ................................ $136,000 Hagie 284, ‘94 .............................................................. $25,500 JD 4830, ‘09, 525 hrs ................................................. $219,900 JD 4730, ‘08, 2520 hrs ............................................... $125,000 JD 4038, ‘15, 830 hrs ................................................. $299,000

C H 60 5 $125 500

CIH MX255, ‘04, 5505 hrs ............................................ $74,000 CIH MX255, ‘04, 6705 hrs ............................................ $79,000 CIH MX220, ‘01, 6640 hrs ............................................ $67,500 CIH MX210, ‘05, 4390 hrs ............................................ $74,500 CIH MX200, ‘01, 5100 hrs ............................................ $69,900 CIH MX200, ‘01, 6905 hrs ............................................ $64,500 CIH MX100C, ‘98, 8250 hrs.......................................... $28,000 CIH 215 Puma, ‘11, 3300 hrs ..................................... $105,500 CIH 200 Puma, ‘14, 900 hrs ........................................$119,500 CIH 185 Puma, ‘14, 310 hrs ....................................... $124,500 CIH 185 Puma, ‘12, 650 hrs ........................................$119,900 CIH 180 Puma, ‘10, 1845 hrs ....................................... $94,500 CIH 170 Puma, ‘12, 3385 hrs ..................................... $105,500 CIH 150 Puma, ‘16, 160 hrs ...................................call for price CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 110 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 140 hrs ...............................call for price

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a o 09 605 h

$49 900

DMI TMII, 44.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $24,500 DMI TMII, 39.5’ Fld Cult .................................................$11,900 JD 2210, 64.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $55,500 JD 2210, 55.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $43,500 JD 2210, 54.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $59,900 (2) JD 2210, 44.5’ Fld Cult ........................... starting at $28,500 JD 2210, 36.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $28,500 (2) JD 2210, 34.5’ Fld Cult ........................... starting at $21,000 JD 980, 44.5’ Fld Cult ................................................... $16,500 Wilrich Quad5, 50’ Fld Cult ........................................... $13,500 Wilrich QuadX2, 60’ Fld Cult......................................... $35,000 Wilrich QuadX2, 55’ Fld Cult......................................... $52,500 Dakon 6R30 Row Crop Cult ........................................... $1,850 Tebben 6R30 Row Crop Cult .......................................... $1,850 CIH 3900, 21’ Disk .........................................................$11,500 CIH 496, 24’10” Disk ...................................................... $5,500 CIH RMX370, 31’ Disk .................................................. $49,900 CIH 370, 25’ Disk .......................................................... $37,500 CIH RMX340, 31’ Disk .................................................. $37,500 CIH RMX340, 26.5’ Disk ............................................... $26,500 CIH 335, 25’ Disk .......................................................... $56,500

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$225 000

JD R4030, ‘15, 430 hrs ............................................... $239,500 Miller 5240HT, ‘13, 690 hrs ......................................... $179,900 Miller 4365, ‘09, 2060 hrs ........................................... $179,900 Miller 4275, ‘08, 2110 hrs ........................................... $159,500 Miller 4215, ‘08, 4060 hrs ............................................. $99,500 Miller Condor A75, ‘08, 1740 hrs ................................ $149,000 Rogator 1084SS, ‘09, 2650 hrs .................................. $149,500 Rogator 854, ‘98, 3490 hrs ........................................... $46,000 Rogator 854, ‘96, 7925 hrs ........................................... $31,500 Walker 44, ‘97, 3155 hrs ............................................... $35,000

SPRAYERS PULL TYPE

Top A TA1200 11 90 h

$25 000

SP FORAGE (CONT.)

DRAPER HEADS, BEANHEADS & CORNHEADS (CONT.)

Demco 1000, 60’............................................................. $7,900 (3) Hardi Commander, 1200 Gal ................. starting at $19,900 (2) Hardi NP1100, 90’ .................................. starting at $17,500 Redball 680, 1350 Gal .................................................. $16,500 Redball 670, 90’............................................................ $12,500 Redball 570, 80’............................................................ $15,500 Top Air 1600, 120’ ......................................................... $32,500 Top Air TA1200, 90’....................................................... $25,000

HAY & FORAGE EQU PMENT CIH WD2303, ‘13, 835 hrs............................................ $95,000 CIH WD2303, ‘08, 985 hrs............................................ $86,900 CIH WD1903, ‘14, 145 hrs...........................................$119,500 Claas 8700, ‘04, 2015 hrs............................................. $85,000 NH H8080, ‘11, 885 hrs ................................................ $89,000 NH H8060, ‘12, 305 hrs ................................................ $98,500 NH 2550, ‘96, 1950 hrs................................................. $19,500 (3) CIH DC132, 13’ MowCond ..................... starting at $23,500 CIH DCX131, 13’ MowCond ......................................... $15,500 Claas 9300C MowCond................................................ $36,700 (4) Claas 9100C MowCond ......................... starting at $45,500 (2) Claas 8550 MowCond ............................ starting at $36,700 Claas 8400RC MowCond ............................................. $47,500 JD 936 MowCond ..........................................................$11,500 Gehl 2412 MowCond .....................................................$11,900 Gehl 2360, 9’ MowCond ................................................. $4,999 JD 916 MowCond ........................................................... $9,500 (2) NH H7450 MowCond ............................. starting at $23,900 NH 1475, 14’ MowCond.................................................$11,500 NH 1465, 9’ MowCond...................................................$11,900 NH 1441, 15’ MowCond................................................ $14,500 NH 1431, 13’ MowCond................................................ $15,250 Pottinger Novacat 351 MowCond ................................. $38,500 Gehl 1085 PT Forg Harv .............................................. $17,500 (2) NH FP230 PT Forg Harv ........................ starting at $19,500 Kuhn GMD700HD Disc Mower ....................................... $8,500 Kuhn GMD600 Disc Mower ............................................ $7,500 H & S HSMP-9 Wind Merg ........................................... $12,500 H & S TWM12 Wind Merg ............................................ $23,500 H & S WMCH30 Wind Merg ......................................... $27,500 (3) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg ..................... starting at $26,000 NH 166 Wind Merg ......................................................... $3,350 (4) Oxbo 14-16 Wind Merg .......................... starting at $38,900 (4) Oxbo 334 Wind Merg ............................. starting at $92,500 (6) Oxbo 330 Wind Merg ............................. starting at $97,000 Claas 2700 Rake .......................................................... $24,500 Claas Liner 1750 Rake ................................................. $22,000 H & S BF12HC Rake ...................................................... $5,800 Kuhn GF222T Rake........................................................ $3,275 Tonutti TCR10 Rake ....................................................... $4,750 CIH RB565, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................... $35,900 CIH RB564, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................... $27,900 CIH RS561, 5x6 Rnd Baler............................................. $8,500 (2) Claas 380RC Rnd Baler ......................... starting at $19,999 (4) Claas 280RC Rnd Baler ......................... starting at $13,900 Gehl 1870, 5x6 Rnd Baler .............................................. $8,950 NH BR7090 Rnd Baler ................................................. $22,900 NH BR760 Rnd Baler ................................................... $20,500 NH 660, 5x6 Rnd Baler................................................... $7,950 Vermeer 605XL, 5x6 Rnd Baler ...................................... $8,500 CIH LB334 Rec Baler ................................................... $75,000 CIH LBX332 Rec Baler ................................................. $39,900 CIH SB551, 16x18 Rec Baler ....................................... $21,500 Claas 3300 Rec Baler................................................. $145,000 (2) NH BB940A Rec Baler ............................................ $44,500

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SP FORAGE u

Claas 980, ‘14, 1420 hrs............................................. $291,000 Claas 980, ‘14, 1590 hrs............................................. $296,000 Claas 980, ‘14, 1865 hrs............................................. $271,500 Claas 980, ‘14, 1945 hrs............................................. $267,000 Claas 980, ‘13, 960 hrs............................................... $305,500 Claas 980, ‘13, 1435 hrs............................................. $295,500 Claas 980, ‘13, 1780 hrs............................................. $217,500 Claas 980, ‘09, 2055 hrs............................................. $179,500 Claas 980, ‘09, 2575 hrs............................................. $174,500 Claas 980, ‘08, 1730 hrs............................................. $189,500 Claas 980, ‘08, 2945 hrs............................................. $160,000 Claas 980, ‘08, 3000 hrs............................................. $157,500 Claas 980, ‘07, 3030 hrs............................................. $152,500 Claas 970, ‘15, 965 hrs............................................... $324,000 Claas 970, ‘14, 1085 hrs............................................. $315,500 Claas 970, ‘13, 1175 hrs ............................................. $300,500 Claas 970, ‘11, 3500 hrs ............................................. $160,000 Claas 970, ‘08, 1450 hrs............................................. $213,500 Claas 960, ‘15, 800 hrs............................................... $288,500 Claas 960, ‘15, 950 hrs............................................... $286,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1190 hrs ............................................. $266,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1470 hrs............................................. $252,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1490 hrs............................................. $252,500 Claas 960, ‘12, 1250 hrs............................................. $246,500 Claas 960, ‘12, 1945 hrs............................................. $232,500 Claas 960, ‘10, 1440 hrs............................................. $237,500 Claas 960, ‘09, 1870 hrs............................................. $218,500 Claas 960, ‘08, 2900 hrs............................................. $195,000 Claas 960, ‘08, 3765 hrs............................................. $154,500 Claas 940, ‘15, 695 hrs............................................... $279,000 Claas 900 GE, ‘09, 3355 hrs ...................................... $122,500 Claas 900 GE, ‘08, 3570 hrs ...................................... $135,000 Claas 900, ‘08, 4220 hrs............................................. $105,500 Claas 900CC, ‘07, 2840 hrs ....................................... $136,000 Claas 900 GE, ‘07, 4025 hrs .......................................$114,500 Claas 900, ‘05, 3450 hrs..............................................$118,900 Claas 900, ‘05, 3615 hrs............................................. $120,000 Claas 900, ‘03, 2280 hrs............................................. $128,000 Claas 900, ‘03, 3300 hrs..............................................$112,970 Claas 900, ‘02, 1800 hrs............................................. $139,000 Claas 900, ‘02, 3955 hrs............................................... $90,500 Claas 900, ‘01, 4210 hrs............................................... $85,500 Claas 900, ‘01, 4445 hrs............................................... $82,500 Claas 870 GE, ‘06, 2380 hrs ...................................... $148,000 Claas 830 GE, ‘11, 1400 hrs....................................... $171,000 JD 7980, ‘13, 1375 hrs ............................................... $246,000 JD 7780, ‘13, 365 hrs ................................................. $284,000 JD 7500, ‘04, 2840 hrs ................................................. $92,500 JD 7300, ‘03, 2050 hrs ................................................. $75,000 JD 6810, ‘92, 4600 hrs ................................................. $56,000 Krone BX1000, ‘10, 1675 hrs ..................................... $128,500 New Idea 709, ‘2350 hrs................................................. $4,900 Gehl CB1085 PT Forg Harv ......................................... $10,900 (14) Claas PU380 Hayhead........................... starting at $5,000 JD 645A Hayhead........................................................... $8,500 JD 630 Hayhead ............................................................. $5,000 Krone 3801 Hayhead.................................................... $12,000 (13) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead................... starting at $85,500 (11) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead ................... starting at $55,900

C aa 830GE 13 1185 h

$171 000

(6) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead..................... starting at $47,900 (12) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead ............ starting at $15,500 (3) Claas RU450 Cornhead ......................... starting at $19,900 JD 690, 10R30 Cornhead ............................................. $75,000 JD 686, 6R30 Cornhead ............................................... $35,500 Kemper 6008, 8R30 Cornhead..................................... $25,000 (2) Kemper 4500 Cornhead ......................... starting at $19,900 Kemper 360, 8R30 Cornhead....................................... $15,000 Krone 903 Cornhead .................................................... $68,500 NH 3PN Cornhead.......................................................... $8,500

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CIH 9230T, ‘14, 900 hrs .............................................. $335,000 CIH 9230T, ‘13, 1520 hrs ............................................ $275,000 CIH 9230T, ‘12, 1350 hrs ............................................ $269,000 CIH 9120, ‘11, 1220 hrs .............................................. $200,500 CIH 8230, ‘14, 495 hrs................................................ $295,000 CIH 8230, ‘14, 890 hrs................................................ $275,000 CIH 8230, ‘13, 835 hrs................................................ $240,000 CIH 8230, ‘13, 1060 hrs.............................................. $239,500 CIH 8230, ‘13, 1200 hrs.............................................. $248,000 CIH 8230, ‘12, 810 hrs................................................ $239,500 CIH 8230, ‘12, 1270 hrs.............................................. $219,500 CIH 8120, ‘12, 1350 hrs.............................................. $189,500 CIH 8120, ‘10, 840 hrs................................................ $215,500 CIH 8120, ‘10, 1485 hrs.............................................. $165,500 CIH 8120, ‘10, 1635 hrs.............................................. $175,500 CIH 8120, ‘09, 1195 hrs .............................................. $169,500 CIH 8120, ‘09, 1740 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 8010, ‘08, 1350 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 8010, ‘07, 2800 hrs...............................................$110,500 CIH 8010, ‘07, 3320 hrs................................................ $95,000 CIH 8010, ‘06, 2135 hrs.............................................. $124,500 CIH 8010, ‘06, 2420 hrs.............................................. $124,500 CIH 7240, ‘16, 655 hrs................................................ $286,000 CIH 7230, ‘14, 680 hrs................................................ $269,000 CIH 7230, ‘14, 900 hrs................................................ $254,900 CIH 7230, ‘14, 965 hrs................................................ $269,500 CIH 7230, ‘14, 1110 hrs .............................................. $235,000 CIH 7230, ‘13, 1025 hrs.............................................. $249,500 CIH 7230, ‘12, 630 hrs................................................ $240,500 CIH 7230, ‘12, 955 hrs................................................ $234,500 CIH 7130, ‘12, 1355 hrs.............................................. $205,000 CIH 7230T, ‘12, 1820 hrs ............................................ $235,000 CIH 7120, ‘12, 1420 hrs.............................................. $180,000 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1175 hrs .............................................. $174,500 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1235 hrs.............................................. $169,500 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1460 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1735 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 7088, ‘10, 1490 hrs.............................................. $163,500 CIH 7088, ‘09, 1510 hrs.............................................. $156,500 CIH 7010, ‘08, 1250 hrs.............................................. $144,500 CIH 7010, ‘08, 1960 hrs.............................................. $125,900 CIH 7010, ‘07, 1845 hrs.............................................. $135,500 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2080 hrs.............................................. $139,500 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2480 hrs.............................................. $129,500 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2655 hrs...............................................$119,500 CIH 6140, ‘15, 380 hrs................................................ $239,500 CIH 6130, ‘14, 370 hrs................................................ $239,500 CIH 6130, ‘14, 450 hrs................................................ $232,500

(2) MacDon FD70, 35’ Draper ..................... starting at $42,500 (4) CIH 3020, 35’ Beanhead ........................ starting at $27,900 CIH 3020, 30’ Beanhead .............................................. $33,500 (5) CIH 2020, 35’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $9,900 (5) CIH 2020, 30’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $7,500 (7) CIH 1020, 30’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $7,000 (3) CIH 1020, 25’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $5,900 CIH 1020, 20’ Beanhead .............................................. $10,900 IH 820, 17.5’ Beanhead ..................................................... $500 CIH 1015, 13’ Platform ................................................... $6,900 (3) MacDon PW7, 14’ Platform .................... starting at $19,500 CIH 4412C Cornhead ................................................... $64,900 (2) CIH 3412, 12R30 Cornhead................... starting at $58,500 CIH 3412, 12R22 Cornhead ......................................... $37,000 (4) CIH 3408 Cornhead ............................... starting at $32,500 CIH 3406, 6R30 Cornhead ........................................... $34,325 (3) CIH 3208, 8R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $25,500 CIH 3206, 6R30 Cornhead ........................................... $31,000 (9) CIH 2612 Cornhead ............................... starting at $35,900 (6) CIH 2608, 8R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $29,900 CIH 2608F, 8R30 Cornhead ......................................... $39,900 (5) CIH 2606, 6R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $25,900 CIH 2408, 8R30 Cornhead ........................................... $36,900 CIH 2212, 12R22 Cornhead ......................................... $22,500 (2) CIH 2208, 8R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $19,900 (2) CIH 2206, 6R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $13,900 (23) CIH 1083 Cornhead ............................... starting at $7,500 (3) CIH 1063 Cornhead ................................. starting at $7,500 Capello 12R22 Cornhead ............................................. $52,500 Drago 18R22 Cornhead ............................................. $108,000 (2) Drago 18R20 Cornhead ......................... starting at $59,500 (7) Drago 12R30 Cornhead ......................... starting at $45,900 (7) Drago 12R22 Cornhead ......................... starting at $29,500 (2) Drago 12R20 Cornhead ......................... starting at $39,995 Drago 10R30 Cornhead ............................................... $33,500 (27) Drago 8R30 Cornhead ......................... starting at $18,000 Drago 8R22 Cornhead ................................................. $32,500 (4) Drago 6R30 Cornhead ........................... starting at $15,900 Geringhoff RD1600B Cornhead ................................... $84,900 Geringhoff 12R22 Cornhead ........................................ $42,500 Geringhoff 8R30 Cornhead .......................................... $39,500 Harvestec 6308L Cornhead .......................................... $38,500 Harvestec 5212C Cornhead ......................................... $55,000 Harvestec 4212C Cornhead ......................................... $34,500 JD 612C Cornhead ....................................................... $55,900 JD 606C, 6R30 Cornhead ............................................ $39,900

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(4) CIH 875, 22’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $69,900 (3) CIH 875, 18’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $49,900 (8) CIH 870, 26’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $65,000 (14) CIH 870, 22’ Subsoiler ......................... starting at $47,500 (8) CIH 870, 18’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $39,900 (4) CIH 870, 14’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $41,500 (4) CIH MRX690 Subsoiler .......................... starting at $17,500 CIH 9300, 22.5’ Subsoiler ............................................. $43,500 CIH 6750, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................................... $13,500 (3) CIH 730B Subsoiler................................ starting at $12,500 (6) CIH 730C Subsoiler ............................... starting at $22,500 CIH 530C, 12.5’ Subsoiler ............................................ $22,900 CIH 527B Subsoiler ...................................................... $17,500 DMI 2500, 5 Shank Subsoiler ......................................... $5,995 (3) DMI 730B, 17.5’ Subsoiler........................ starting at $7,250 DMI 530B, 5 Shank Subsoiler ...................................... $13,500 DMI 530, 12.5’ Subsoiler .............................................. $12,100 DMI 527, 5 Shank Subsoiler ......................................... $13,500 Brillion LCS5-2 Subsoiler.............................................. $10,900 JD 2720, 22.5’ Subsoiler............................................... $59,500 (5) JD 2700, 9S24 Subsoiler ....................... starting at $15,900 (5) JD 2700, 7S30 Subsoiler ....................... starting at $20,200 (2) JD 2700, 7S24 Subsoiler ....................... starting at $13,500 (2) JD 512, 9 Shank Subsoiler..................... starting at $29,500 (2) JD 512, 7 Shank Subsoiler..................... starting at $13,000 JD 512, 5 Shank Subsoiler ........................................... $22,900 JD 510, 7 Shank Subsoiler ............................................. $8,900 Krause 4855, 21’ Subsoiler........................................... $46,500 (7) Krause 4850, 21’ Subsoiler .................... starting at $40,900 Krause 4850, 15’ Subsoiler........................................... $29,500 NH ST540, 5 Shank Subsoiler...................................... $14,900 Sunflower 4610, 18’ Subsoiler ...................................... $35,000 Sunflower 4510, 15’ Subsoiler ...................................... $21,500 Sunflower 4412, 14’ Subsoiler ...................................... $32,000 Sunflower 4411, 17’ Subsoiler ...................................... $16,500 Wilrich 6600, 12.5’ Subsoiler .......................................... $7,500 (2) Wilrich V957DDR Subsoiler ................... starting at $16,300 CIH 600, 38’ Chisel Plow .............................................. $28,500 Glencoe 12 shank Chisel Plow ....................................... $1,500 Sunflower 4232-17 Chisel Plow.................................... $25,900 CIH 7500, 6 Bottom MB Plow ....................................... $10,500 CIH 710 MB Plow ........................................................... $1,500 C H 7120 11 1500 h $179 500 (6) JD 3710 MB Plow................................... starting at $12,500 (2) Salford 8212, 12 Bottom MB Plow ......... starting at $45,000 CIH 6130, ‘13, 385 hrs................................................ $235,500 Salford 8204, 8 Bottom MB Plow.................................. $25,000 CIH 6130, ‘13, 390 hrs................................................ $229,500 Salford 8200, 12 Bottom MB Plow................................ $52,500 CIH 6130, ‘13, 515 hrs................................................ $235,500 CIH 6130, ‘13, 795 hrs................................................ $213,500 CIH 6130, ‘13, 800 hrs................................................ $214,500 Case SR220, ‘12, 940 hrs ............................................ $29,900 CIH 6088, ‘10, 1150 hrs .............................................. $164,000 Case SR220, ‘12, 1305 hrs .......................................... $30,900 CIH 6088, ‘10, 1605 hrs.............................................. $159,500 Case SR210, ‘15, 2400 hrs .......................................... $26,500 CIH 6088, ‘09, 1985 hrs.............................................. $149,500 Case SR210, ‘15, 2500 hrs .......................................... $26,500 CIH 5088, ‘10, 1300 hrs.............................................. $148,500 Case SR210, ‘14, 1210 hrs .......................................... $32,500 CIH 2588, ‘07, 2215 hrs.............................................. $137,500 Case SR210, ‘14, 1525 hrs .......................................... $31,900 CIH 2588, ‘07, 3230 hrs................................................ $99,500 Case SR210, ‘14, 3200 hrs .......................................... $24,900 CIH 2388, ‘06, 2185 hrs...............................................$119,500 Case SR210, ‘13, 3365 hrs .......................................... $23,900 CIH 2388, ‘06, 2185 hrs...............................................$112,000 Case SR200, ‘13, 1605 hrs .......................................... $27,500 CIH 2388, ‘05, 3205 hrs................................................ $89,500 Case SR200, ‘13, 2030 hrs .......................................... $21,500 CIH 2388, ‘04, 2335 hrs.............................................. $109,500 Case SR200, ‘13, 2385 hrs .......................................... $20,500 CIH 2388, ‘03, 2940 hrs................................................ $85,500 Case SR200, ‘13, 2555 hrs .......................................... $24,900 CIH 2388, ‘03, 3295 hrs................................................ $79,500 Case SR200, ‘13, 2950 hrs .......................................... $25,900 CIH 2388, ‘02, 3365 hrs................................................ $79,500 Case SR200, ‘13, 3845 hrs .......................................... $22,750 CIH 2388, ‘04, 1315 hrs.............................................. $125,900 Case SR200, ‘12, 1295 hrs .......................................... $28,500 CIH 2188, ‘96, 3975 hrs................................................ $25,000 Case SR200, ‘12, 1415 hrs .......................................... $25,900 CIH 2366, ‘04, 2175 hrs................................................ $92,500 Case SR200, ‘12, 2000 hrs .......................................... $26,000 CIH 2366, ‘04, 3475 hrs................................................ $74,500 Case SR200, ‘12, 2100 hrs .......................................... $26,000 CIH 1666, ‘94, 3420 hrs................................................ $35,000 Case SR200, ‘11, 1535 hrs........................................... $24,900 CIH 1660, ‘91, 4290 hrs................................................ $23,500 Case SR200, ‘11, 3385 hrs........................................... $21,500 CIH 1660, ‘91, 3720 hrs................................................ $27,500 Case SV300, ‘14, 2600 hrs........................................... $31,500 CIH 1660, ‘90, 3975 hrs................................................ $20,000 Case SV300, ‘12, 2135 hrs........................................... $29,900 CIH 1620, ‘86, 3385 hrs................................................ $16,500 Case SV300, ‘11, 2365 hrs ........................................... $29,500 Lexion 585R, ‘08, 2270 hrs......................................... $135,000 Case SV280, ‘15, 1750 hrs........................................... $30,500 Case SV250, ‘14, 645 hrs............................................. $32,900 Case SV250, ‘13, 810 hrs............................................. $29,900 Case SV250, ‘13, 825 hrs............................................. $29,900 CIH 3162, 45’ Drpaer .................................................... $74,900 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CIH 1625, 32R30 ........................................................ $124,500 CIH 1265, 36R22 ........................................................ $139,500 CIH 1260, 36R30 .......................................................... $99,000 (3) CIH 1260, 36R22 ................................. starting at $177,500 CIH 1260, 36R20 ........................................................ $159,900 CIH 1255, 12R30 .......................................................... $79,500 (5) CIH 1250, 24R30 ................................... starting at $58,000 (7) CIH 1250, 16R30 ................................... starting at $54,900 CIH 1250, 12R30 .......................................................... $69,500 CIH 1245, 24R30 ........................................................ $129,000 (4) CIH 1240, 24R22 ................................... starting at $99,000 CIH 1240, 24R20 ........................................................ $125,900 CIH 1240, 16R31 .......................................................... $91,000 (4) CIH 1240, 16R30 ................................... starting at $49,900 CIH 1230, 16R22 .......................................................... $49,900

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SPR NG T LLAGE CONT (3) CIH 330, 34’ Disk ................................... starting at $34,500 CIH 330, 25’ Disk .......................................................... $36,500 IH 4500, 24’ Disk ............................................................ $2,500 (2) JD 2620, 26.5’ Disk ................................ starting at $38,000 Summers 40’ Disk......................................................... $49,900 White 256, 19’ Disk ......................................................... $1,500 Wishek 862NT, 30’ Disk ................................................ $42,500 (4) Wishek 862NT, 26’ Disk ......................... starting at $44,500 Wishek FD266 Disk ...................................................... $12,900 JD 2310, 45’ Combo Mulch .......................................... $44,500 CIH 110, 50’ Crumbler .................................................. $12,000 DMI 50’ Crumbler............................................................ $6,500 DMI 40’ Crumbler............................................................ $6,900 Flexcoil SG110, 33’ Crumbler ....................................... $10,900 Summers 44’ Crumbler ................................................. $16,000 Summers 36’ Crumbler ................................................. $10,500 Unverferth 1225, 57’ Crumbler ..................................... $34,900 JD 400, 45’ Rotary Hoe .................................................. $6,900

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4WD TRACK TRACTORS CIH 620 Quad, ‘14, 560 hrs ........................................ $349,500 CIH 620 Quad, ‘14, 600 hrs ........................................ $349,500 CIH 620 Quad, ‘14, 605 hrs ........................................ $349,500 (2) CIH 620 Quad, ‘14, 620 hrs ................. starting at $349,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘14, 750 hrs ........................................ $314,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘13, 1100 hrs ...................................... $298,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 1600 hrs ...................................... $274,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 1690 hrs ...................................... $274,500

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TRACTORS AWD / MFD (CONT.)

CIH STX375, ‘04, 3505 hrs..........................................$115,000 CIH STX275, ‘05, 2780 hrs......................................... $105,000 CIH 9370, ‘98, 4600 hrs................................................ $64,500 CIH 9370, ‘96, 6775 hrs................................................ $64,500 CIH 9270, ‘92, 3750 hrs................................................ $74,900 CIH 9170, ‘88, 11,045 hrs ............................................. $29,500 Case 2670, ‘75, 2400 hrs ............................................. $12,900 Challenger MR855B, ‘06, 3900 hrs ............................ $138,000 Challenger 65C, ‘95, 5270 hrs ...................................... $43,900 JD 9570R, ‘15, 695 hrs ............................................... $339,000 JD 9200, ‘00, 4200 hrs ................................................. $79,500 NH T9.560, ‘11, 1100 hrs ............................................ $215,000 Steiger KP1400, ‘85, 7190 hrs...................................... $49,900 Versatile 375, ‘14, 1850 hrs ........................................ $169,500

CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 200 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 235 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘15, 1950 hrs ................................... $79,500 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘14, 320 hrs ..................................... $85,000 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘13, 2195 hrs ................................... $73,900 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘13, 2720 hrs ................................... $79,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘15, 265 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘13, 545 hrs ..................................... $89,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘13, 700 hrs ..................................... $87,500 CIH 120C Farmall, ‘16, 120 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 120C Farmall, ‘16, 235 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 120C Farmall, ‘16, 260 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘16, 55 hrs ................................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘16, 245 hrs ..............................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘15, 10 hrs ................................call for price CIH 110C Farmall, ‘15, 55 hrs ................................call for price CIH 105U Farmall, ‘13, 1330 hrs .................................. $42,500 CIH 8920, ‘98, 8375 hrs................................................ $57,500 CIH 7140, ‘87, 7430 hrs................................................ $45,500 Agco Allis 9630, ‘94, 6860 hrs ...................................... $39,500 JD 8360R, ‘12, 1495 hrs ............................................. $205,000 JD 8320RT, ‘10, 1600 hrs ........................................... $175,500 JD 8295R, ‘10, 2000 hrs ............................................. $148,500 JD 8270, ‘10, 3485 hrs ............................................... $149,500 JD 8130, ‘07, 3300 hrs ................................................$114,900 JD 6430, ‘11, 2375 hrs.................................................. $79,900 Kubota M9660, ‘13, 400 hrs ......................................... $35,500 Kubota M9660, ‘12, 165 hrs ......................................... $56,000 Kubota M7040DT, ‘06, 1630 hrs ................................... $19,900 McCormick MC130, 1740 hrs ....................................... $47,500 NH T8040, ‘10, 1145 hrs ............................................. $129,500 NH T8010, ‘08, 2195 hrs .............................................. $89,500 NH T8.330, ‘11, 1045 hrs ............................................ $134,500 NH T7030, ‘09, 3675 hrs .............................................. $74,900 NH T6070, ‘12, 1045 hrs .............................................. $75,500

TRACTORS AWD MFD

CIH 380 Mag, ‘15, 280 hrs.......................................... $269,900 CIH 340 Mag, ‘14, 3870 hrs.........................................$119,900 CIH 340 Mag, ‘13, 1600 hrs........................................ $164,500 CIH 340 Mag, ‘13, 1125 hrs ........................................ $189,500 CIH 340 Mag, ‘12, 1265 hrs........................................ $182,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘14, 2680 hrs........................................ $161,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 545 hrs.......................................... $178,500 C H 550 Quad 11 1295 h $261 500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 945 hrs.......................................... $175,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 1275 hrs........................................ $175,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 1720 hrs ...................................... $256,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘12, 2175 hrs........................................ $164,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 1795 hrs ...................................... $255,500 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 415 hrs.......................................... $182,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘12, 2395 hrs ...................................... $243,000 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 435 hrs.......................................... $205,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 1450 hrs ...................................... $274,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 3100 hrs ...................................... $223,500 CIH 600 Quad, ‘11, 3655 hrs ...................................... $222,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘14, 1800 hrs ...................................... $269,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘14, 1800 hrs ...................................... $259,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1210 hrs ...................................... $261,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1260 hrs ...................................... $245,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1785 hrs ...................................... $232,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 2380 hrs ...................................... $226,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 2850 hrs ...................................... $193,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 3000 hrs ...................................... $188,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 3720 hrs ...................................... $189,000 CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 1945 hrs ...................................... $194,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 1955 hrs ...................................... $183,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 3230 hrs ...................................... $166,500 CIH 530 Quad, ‘07, 3200 hrs ...................................... $165,500 C H 310 Magnum 14 625 h $182 500 CIH 500 Quad, ‘15, 10 hrs .......................................... $324,500 CIH 500 Quad, ‘11, 1430 hrs ...................................... $229,500 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 670 hrs.......................................... $210,500 CIH 290 Mag, ‘14, 815 hrs.......................................... $164,500 CIH 290 Mag, ‘14, 930 hrs.......................................... $156,500 CIH 290 Mag, ‘11, 1780 hrs ........................................ $121,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 645 hrs.......................................... $198,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 660 hrs.......................................... $198,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘15, 750 hrs.......................................... $189,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘15, 525 hrs.......................................... $193,500 CIH 275 Mag, ‘08, 3750 hrs........................................ $109,000 CIH 260 Mag, ‘14, 595 hrs.......................................... $147,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 550 hrs.......................................... $146,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 960 hrs.......................................... $133,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 1190 hrs ........................................ $131,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 1315 hrs........................................ $127,500 CIH 250 Mag, ‘14, 250 hrs.......................................... $179,500 CIH 245 Mag, ‘11, 1660 hrs .........................................$119,500 245 Mag, ‘10, 1990 hrs.........................................$119,500 C H 535 Quad 08 2060 h $194 500 CIH CIH 245 Mag, ‘10, 2145 hrs.........................................$112,500 CIH 500 Quad, ‘11, 1580 hrs ...................................... $232,500 CIH 485 Quad, ‘09, 1950 hrs ...................................... $193,500 CIH 470 Quad, ‘14, 800 hrs ........................................ $288,500 CIH 450 Quad, ‘12, 1450 hrs ...................................... $249,500 CIH 450 Quad, ‘11, 1555 hrs ...................................... $244,500 CIH 435 Quad, ‘08, 3230 hrs ...................................... $161,500 CIH STX500Q, ‘04, 3035 hrs ...................................... $145,500 CIH STX450Q, ‘03, 4670 hrs .......................................$119,500 CIH 500 RowTrac, ‘14, 505 hrs .................................. $295,000 CIH 480 RowTrac, ‘14, 640 hrs .................................. $274,500 CIH 470 RowTrac, ‘14, 480 hrs .................................. $275,000 CIH 450 RowTrac, ‘14, 925 hrs .................................. $249,000 CIH 450 RowTrac, ‘13, 555 hrs .................................. $267,500 CIH 420 RowTrac, ‘14, 1075 hrs ................................ $262,500 CIH 400 RowTrac, ‘14, 1330 hrs ................................ $246,500 CIH 400 RowTrac, ‘13, 715 hrs .................................. $257,500 CIH 370 RowTrac, ‘14, 160 hrs .................................. $275,000 JD 9630T, ‘10, 2770 hrs.............................................. $204,900 JD 9630T, ‘09, 2415 hrs.............................................. $204,900 JD 9560RT, ‘12, 1040 hrs ........................................... $269,900 JD 9520T, ‘04, 2500 hrs.............................................. $145,000 JD 9510RT, ‘12, 1845 hrs ........................................... $225,000 Versatile 450DT, ‘14, 2105 hrs.................................... $239,500

4WD WHEEL TRACTORS

CIH 620 Steiger, ‘13, 190 hrs ..................................... $325,000 CIH 600 Steiger, ‘12, 1005 hrs ................................... $261,500 CIH 550HD Steiger, ‘14, 2215 hrs .............................. $209,500 CIH 550HD Steiger, ‘14, 2255 hrs .............................. $209,500 CIH 535HD Steiger, ‘08, 2455 hrs .............................. $161,500 CIH 530 Steiger, ‘07, 2425 hrs ................................... $161,500 CIH 485HD Steiger, ‘09, 2500 hrs .............................. $166,500 CIH 435 Steiger, ‘10, 1795 hrs ................................... $162,500 CIH 435 Steiger, ‘09, 1850 hrs ................................... $158,500 CIH 400 Steiger, ‘12, 2350 hrs ................................... $177,500 CIH 385 Steiger, ‘10, 2550 hrs ................................... $148,500 CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1300 hrs ................................... $186,500 CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1400 hrs ................................... $184,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘12, 1625 hrs .............................. $173,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘11, 795 hrs ................................ $185,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘11, 1055 hrs .............................. $173,500 CIH 350 Steiger, ‘12, 1115 hrs .................................... $182,500 CIH 335 Steiger, ‘09, 3420 hrs ................................... $134,500 CIH STX450, ‘02, 5630 hrs..........................................$110,510 CIH STX430, ‘07, 4550 hrs......................................... $105,000 CIH STX375, ‘04, 3210 hrs......................................... $135,000

CIH 245 Mag, ‘08, 1440 hrs.........................................$119,500 CIH 240 Mag, ‘14, 225 hrs.......................................... $145,500 CIH 215 Mag, ‘07, 2025 hrs.........................................$110,500 CIH 215 Mag, ‘06, 2600 hrs........................................ $105,500 CIH 200 Mag, ‘14, 305 hrs.......................................... $142,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘11, 1360 hrs ........................................ $124,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘11, 2005 hrs .........................................$111,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘09, 3840 hrs.......................................... $89,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘15, 255 hrs.......................................... $142,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘13, 1415 hrs.........................................$112,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘13, 2140 hrs.......................................... $92,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘11, 670 hrs .......................................... $125,500 CIH MX305, ‘06, 2800 hrs .......................................... $137,900 CIH MX285, ‘04, 5175 hrs ............................................ $85,500 CIH MX270, 5985 hrs ................................................... $65,000 CIH MX270, ‘02, 7250 hrs ............................................ $59,900

CIH 105C Farmall, ‘14, 410 hrs .................................... $39,500 CIH JX95, ‘04, 1100 hrs................................................ $19,900 CIH JX70, ‘07, 1980 hrs ............................................... $22,900 CIH 5140, 7000 hrs ...................................................... $18,500 CIH 5140, ‘91, 5500 hrs................................................ $23,900 Case 1390, 2590 hrs ...................................................... $6,950 Case 1190, ‘70, 1070 hrs................................................ $5,500 IH 666, ‘74, 4325 hrs ...................................................... $6,300 Kubota M8540F, ‘11, 2600 hrs ...................................... $17,500 MF 2615, ‘08, 390 hrs....................................................$11,500 NH 4835, 500 hrs ......................................................... $18,500

COMPACT TRACTORS RTV S

Branson 5220C, ‘13, 2185 hrs ...................................... $17,500 Kubota B3350HSDC, ‘13, 115 hrs ................................ $24,900 Kubota B3030, ‘06, 905 hrs ...........................................$11,750 Kubota B2320HSD, ‘11, 125 hrs................................... $13,700 Kubota BX2360RV, ‘08, 515 hrs ..................................... $9,500 Kubota BX2350, ‘07, 415 hrs.......................................... $8,500 Kubota BX2230, ‘05, 765 hrs.......................................... $8,500 Kubota BX2230, ‘04, 360 hrs.......................................... $9,000 Kubota BX1860T, ‘11, 790 hrs ........................................ $7,500 Kubota BX1850, ‘07, 420 hrs.......................................... $8,500 Kubota L5740, ‘07, 245 hrs .......................................... $25,875 Kubota L3540D, ‘07, 3315 hrs ...................................... $25,900 Bobcat 2200G, ‘06, 630 hrs ............................................ $7,995 Kubota X1120, ‘14, 45 hrs ............................................ $12,500 Kubota RTVX1100CWLH, ‘15, 1505 hrs....................... $15,000 Kubota RTV1100CWXH, ‘12, 200 hrs........................... $15,000 Kubota RTV1100CW, ‘11, 3805 hrs ...............................$11,000 Yamaha G22A, ‘05 ......................................................... $2,995 (3) CIH TM 200, 60.5’ Fld Cult ..................... starting at $39,500 CIH TM 200, 54.5’ Fld Cult ........................................... $52,500 CIH TM 200, 42.5’ Fld Cult ........................................... $63,500 (10) CIH TMII, 60.5’ Fld Cult ........................ starting at $21,500 (4) CIH TMII, 54.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $35,500 CIH TMII, 52.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $31,500 (6) CIH TMII, 50.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $18,900 CIH TMII, 48.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $33,500 (2) CIH TMII, 46.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $29,900 (2) CIH TMII, 44.5’ Fld Cult .......................... starting at $30,750 CIH TMII, 40.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $39,900 CIH TMII, 36.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $34,000 CIH TMII, 34.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $28,500 CIH 4600, 32’ Fld Cult .................................................... $4,500 CIH 4800, 31.5’ Fld Cult ............................................... $10,950 CIH 4800, 27’ Fld Cult .................................................... $5,995 CIH 4300, 51’ Fld Cult .................................................... $8,900 CIH 4300, 32’ Fld Cult .................................................... $9,900 Brillion HFCT 34’ Fld Cult ..............................................$11,500 DM TMII, 60.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $29,900 DMI TMII, 50’ Fld Cult ................................................... $14,500

C H 1250 16R30

$67 900

CIH 1220, 8R30 ............................................................ $39,500 CIH 1220, 6R30 ............................................................ $37,500 (3) CIH 1200, 16R30 ................................... starting at $39,500 CIH 1200, 16R22 .......................................................... $33,000 (2) CIH 1200, 12R30 ................................... starting at $19,900 CIH 1200, 6R30 ............................................................ $26,900 CIH 900, 12R30 .............................................................. $8,500 JD DB60, 24R30..........................................................$115,000 JD DB44, 24R22......................................................... $149,900 (2) JD 1770NT, 16R30 ................................. starting at $50,000 JD 1770, 16R30.............................................................. $9,900 JD 1750, 8R30.............................................................. $18,900 JD 1710, 12R30............................................................ $17,900 JD 1700, 8R30.............................................................. $15,000 Kinze 4900, 16R30 ......................................................$112,000 NH SP580, 24R22 ........................................................ $68,500 White 8816, 16R30 ....................................................... $79,900 White 8722, 12R30 ....................................................... $39,900 White 8222, 12R30 ....................................................... $36,900 White 8180, 16R30 ....................................................... $56,900 Sukup 2055, 18R7 Drill..................................................$11,900

SPRAYERS SELF PROPELLED Rud

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CIH 3340, ‘14, 645 hrs................................................ $250,000 CIH 3330, ‘14, 715 hrs................................................ $225,000 Ag Chem 1074SS, ‘07, 2025 hrs ................................ $136,000 Hagie 284, ‘94 .............................................................. $25,500 JD 4830, ‘09, 525 hrs ................................................. $219,900 JD 4730, ‘08, 2520 hrs ............................................... $125,000 JD 4038, ‘15, 830 hrs ................................................. $299,000

C H 60 5 $125 500

CIH MX255, ‘04, 5505 hrs ............................................ $74,000 CIH MX255, ‘04, 6705 hrs ............................................ $79,000 CIH MX220, ‘01, 6640 hrs ............................................ $67,500 CIH MX210, ‘05, 4390 hrs ............................................ $74,500 CIH MX200, ‘01, 5100 hrs ............................................ $69,900 CIH MX200, ‘01, 6905 hrs ............................................ $64,500 CIH MX100C, ‘98, 8250 hrs.......................................... $28,000 CIH 215 Puma, ‘11, 3300 hrs ..................................... $105,500 CIH 200 Puma, ‘14, 900 hrs ........................................$119,500 CIH 185 Puma, ‘14, 310 hrs ....................................... $124,500 CIH 185 Puma, ‘12, 650 hrs ........................................$119,900 CIH 180 Puma, ‘10, 1845 hrs ....................................... $94,500 CIH 170 Puma, ‘12, 3385 hrs ..................................... $105,500 CIH 150 Puma, ‘16, 160 hrs ...................................call for price CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 110 hrs ...............................call for price CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 140 hrs ...............................call for price

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a o 09 605 h

$49 900

DMI TMII, 44.5’ Fld Cult ................................................ $24,500 DMI TMII, 39.5’ Fld Cult .................................................$11,900 JD 2210, 64.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $55,500 JD 2210, 55.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $43,500 JD 2210, 54.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $59,900 (2) JD 2210, 44.5’ Fld Cult ........................... starting at $28,500 JD 2210, 36.5’ Fld Cult ................................................. $28,500 (2) JD 2210, 34.5’ Fld Cult ........................... starting at $21,000 JD 980, 44.5’ Fld Cult ................................................... $16,500 Wilrich Quad5, 50’ Fld Cult ........................................... $13,500 Wilrich QuadX2, 60’ Fld Cult......................................... $35,000 Wilrich QuadX2, 55’ Fld Cult......................................... $52,500 Dakon 6R30 Row Crop Cult ........................................... $1,850 Tebben 6R30 Row Crop Cult .......................................... $1,850 CIH 3900, 21’ Disk .........................................................$11,500 CIH 496, 24’10” Disk ...................................................... $5,500 CIH RMX370, 31’ Disk .................................................. $49,900 CIH 370, 25’ Disk .......................................................... $37,500 CIH RMX340, 31’ Disk .................................................. $37,500 CIH RMX340, 26.5’ Disk ............................................... $26,500 CIH 335, 25’ Disk .......................................................... $56,500

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$225 000

JD R4030, ‘15, 430 hrs ............................................... $239,500 Miller 5240HT, ‘13, 690 hrs ......................................... $179,900 Miller 4365, ‘09, 2060 hrs ........................................... $179,900 Miller 4275, ‘08, 2110 hrs ........................................... $159,500 Miller 4215, ‘08, 4060 hrs ............................................. $99,500 Miller Condor A75, ‘08, 1740 hrs ................................ $149,000 Rogator 1084SS, ‘09, 2650 hrs .................................. $149,500 Rogator 854, ‘98, 3490 hrs ........................................... $46,000 Rogator 854, ‘96, 7925 hrs ........................................... $31,500 Walker 44, ‘97, 3155 hrs ............................................... $35,000

SPRAYERS PULL TYPE

Top A TA1200 11 90 h

$25 000

SP FORAGE (CONT.)

DRAPER HEADS, BEANHEADS & CORNHEADS (CONT.)

Demco 1000, 60’............................................................. $7,900 (3) Hardi Commander, 1200 Gal ................. starting at $19,900 (2) Hardi NP1100, 90’ .................................. starting at $17,500 Redball 680, 1350 Gal .................................................. $16,500 Redball 670, 90’............................................................ $12,500 Redball 570, 80’............................................................ $15,500 Top Air 1600, 120’ ......................................................... $32,500 Top Air TA1200, 90’....................................................... $25,000

HAY & FORAGE EQU PMENT CIH WD2303, ‘13, 835 hrs............................................ $95,000 CIH WD2303, ‘08, 985 hrs............................................ $86,900 CIH WD1903, ‘14, 145 hrs...........................................$119,500 Claas 8700, ‘04, 2015 hrs............................................. $85,000 NH H8080, ‘11, 885 hrs ................................................ $89,000 NH H8060, ‘12, 305 hrs ................................................ $98,500 NH 2550, ‘96, 1950 hrs................................................. $19,500 (3) CIH DC132, 13’ MowCond ..................... starting at $23,500 CIH DCX131, 13’ MowCond ......................................... $15,500 Claas 9300C MowCond................................................ $36,700 (4) Claas 9100C MowCond ......................... starting at $45,500 (2) Claas 8550 MowCond ............................ starting at $36,700 Claas 8400RC MowCond ............................................. $47,500 JD 936 MowCond ..........................................................$11,500 Gehl 2412 MowCond .....................................................$11,900 Gehl 2360, 9’ MowCond ................................................. $4,999 JD 916 MowCond ........................................................... $9,500 (2) NH H7450 MowCond ............................. starting at $23,900 NH 1475, 14’ MowCond.................................................$11,500 NH 1465, 9’ MowCond...................................................$11,900 NH 1441, 15’ MowCond................................................ $14,500 NH 1431, 13’ MowCond................................................ $15,250 Pottinger Novacat 351 MowCond ................................. $38,500 Gehl 1085 PT Forg Harv .............................................. $17,500 (2) NH FP230 PT Forg Harv ........................ starting at $19,500 Kuhn GMD700HD Disc Mower ....................................... $8,500 Kuhn GMD600 Disc Mower ............................................ $7,500 H & S HSMP-9 Wind Merg ........................................... $12,500 H & S TWM12 Wind Merg ............................................ $23,500 H & S WMCH30 Wind Merg ......................................... $27,500 (3) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg ..................... starting at $26,000 NH 166 Wind Merg ......................................................... $3,350 (4) Oxbo 14-16 Wind Merg .......................... starting at $38,900 (4) Oxbo 334 Wind Merg ............................. starting at $92,500 (6) Oxbo 330 Wind Merg ............................. starting at $97,000 Claas 2700 Rake .......................................................... $24,500 Claas Liner 1750 Rake ................................................. $22,000 H & S BF12HC Rake ...................................................... $5,800 Kuhn GF222T Rake........................................................ $3,275 Tonutti TCR10 Rake ....................................................... $4,750 CIH RB565, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................... $35,900 CIH RB564, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................... $27,900 CIH RS561, 5x6 Rnd Baler............................................. $8,500 (2) Claas 380RC Rnd Baler ......................... starting at $19,999 (4) Claas 280RC Rnd Baler ......................... starting at $13,900 Gehl 1870, 5x6 Rnd Baler .............................................. $8,950 NH BR7090 Rnd Baler ................................................. $22,900 NH BR760 Rnd Baler ................................................... $20,500 NH 660, 5x6 Rnd Baler................................................... $7,950 Vermeer 605XL, 5x6 Rnd Baler ...................................... $8,500 CIH LB334 Rec Baler ................................................... $75,000 CIH LBX332 Rec Baler ................................................. $39,900 CIH SB551, 16x18 Rec Baler ....................................... $21,500 Claas 3300 Rec Baler................................................. $145,000 (2) NH BB940A Rec Baler ............................................ $44,500

Rud

SP FORAGE u

Claas 980, ‘14, 1420 hrs............................................. $291,000 Claas 980, ‘14, 1590 hrs............................................. $296,000 Claas 980, ‘14, 1865 hrs............................................. $271,500 Claas 980, ‘14, 1945 hrs............................................. $267,000 Claas 980, ‘13, 960 hrs............................................... $305,500 Claas 980, ‘13, 1435 hrs............................................. $295,500 Claas 980, ‘13, 1780 hrs............................................. $217,500 Claas 980, ‘09, 2055 hrs............................................. $179,500 Claas 980, ‘09, 2575 hrs............................................. $174,500 Claas 980, ‘08, 1730 hrs............................................. $189,500 Claas 980, ‘08, 2945 hrs............................................. $160,000 Claas 980, ‘08, 3000 hrs............................................. $157,500 Claas 980, ‘07, 3030 hrs............................................. $152,500 Claas 970, ‘15, 965 hrs............................................... $324,000 Claas 970, ‘14, 1085 hrs............................................. $315,500 Claas 970, ‘13, 1175 hrs ............................................. $300,500 Claas 970, ‘11, 3500 hrs ............................................. $160,000 Claas 970, ‘08, 1450 hrs............................................. $213,500 Claas 960, ‘15, 800 hrs............................................... $288,500 Claas 960, ‘15, 950 hrs............................................... $286,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1190 hrs ............................................. $266,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1470 hrs............................................. $252,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1490 hrs............................................. $252,500 Claas 960, ‘12, 1250 hrs............................................. $246,500 Claas 960, ‘12, 1945 hrs............................................. $232,500 Claas 960, ‘10, 1440 hrs............................................. $237,500 Claas 960, ‘09, 1870 hrs............................................. $218,500 Claas 960, ‘08, 2900 hrs............................................. $195,000 Claas 960, ‘08, 3765 hrs............................................. $154,500 Claas 940, ‘15, 695 hrs............................................... $279,000 Claas 900 GE, ‘09, 3355 hrs ...................................... $122,500 Claas 900 GE, ‘08, 3570 hrs ...................................... $135,000 Claas 900, ‘08, 4220 hrs............................................. $105,500 Claas 900CC, ‘07, 2840 hrs ....................................... $136,000 Claas 900 GE, ‘07, 4025 hrs .......................................$114,500 Claas 900, ‘05, 3450 hrs..............................................$118,900 Claas 900, ‘05, 3615 hrs............................................. $120,000 Claas 900, ‘03, 2280 hrs............................................. $128,000 Claas 900, ‘03, 3300 hrs..............................................$112,970 Claas 900, ‘02, 1800 hrs............................................. $139,000 Claas 900, ‘02, 3955 hrs............................................... $90,500 Claas 900, ‘01, 4210 hrs............................................... $85,500 Claas 900, ‘01, 4445 hrs............................................... $82,500 Claas 870 GE, ‘06, 2380 hrs ...................................... $148,000 Claas 830 GE, ‘11, 1400 hrs....................................... $171,000 JD 7980, ‘13, 1375 hrs ............................................... $246,000 JD 7780, ‘13, 365 hrs ................................................. $284,000 JD 7500, ‘04, 2840 hrs ................................................. $92,500 JD 7300, ‘03, 2050 hrs ................................................. $75,000 JD 6810, ‘92, 4600 hrs ................................................. $56,000 Krone BX1000, ‘10, 1675 hrs ..................................... $128,500 New Idea 709, ‘2350 hrs................................................. $4,900 Gehl CB1085 PT Forg Harv ......................................... $10,900 (14) Claas PU380 Hayhead........................... starting at $5,000 JD 645A Hayhead........................................................... $8,500 JD 630 Hayhead ............................................................. $5,000 Krone 3801 Hayhead.................................................... $12,000 (13) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead................... starting at $85,500 (11) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead ................... starting at $55,900

C aa 830GE 13 1185 h

$171 000

(6) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead..................... starting at $47,900 (12) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead ............ starting at $15,500 (3) Claas RU450 Cornhead ......................... starting at $19,900 JD 690, 10R30 Cornhead ............................................. $75,000 JD 686, 6R30 Cornhead ............................................... $35,500 Kemper 6008, 8R30 Cornhead..................................... $25,000 (2) Kemper 4500 Cornhead ......................... starting at $19,900 Kemper 360, 8R30 Cornhead....................................... $15,000 Krone 903 Cornhead .................................................... $68,500 NH 3PN Cornhead.......................................................... $8,500

COMB NES

CIH 9230T, ‘14, 900 hrs .............................................. $335,000 CIH 9230T, ‘13, 1520 hrs ............................................ $275,000 CIH 9230T, ‘12, 1350 hrs ............................................ $269,000 CIH 9120, ‘11, 1220 hrs .............................................. $200,500 CIH 8230, ‘14, 495 hrs................................................ $295,000 CIH 8230, ‘14, 890 hrs................................................ $275,000 CIH 8230, ‘13, 835 hrs................................................ $240,000 CIH 8230, ‘13, 1060 hrs.............................................. $239,500 CIH 8230, ‘13, 1200 hrs.............................................. $248,000 CIH 8230, ‘12, 810 hrs................................................ $239,500 CIH 8230, ‘12, 1270 hrs.............................................. $219,500 CIH 8120, ‘12, 1350 hrs.............................................. $189,500 CIH 8120, ‘10, 840 hrs................................................ $215,500 CIH 8120, ‘10, 1485 hrs.............................................. $165,500 CIH 8120, ‘10, 1635 hrs.............................................. $175,500 CIH 8120, ‘09, 1195 hrs .............................................. $169,500 CIH 8120, ‘09, 1740 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 8010, ‘08, 1350 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 8010, ‘07, 2800 hrs...............................................$110,500 CIH 8010, ‘07, 3320 hrs................................................ $95,000 CIH 8010, ‘06, 2135 hrs.............................................. $124,500 CIH 8010, ‘06, 2420 hrs.............................................. $124,500 CIH 7240, ‘16, 655 hrs................................................ $286,000 CIH 7230, ‘14, 680 hrs................................................ $269,000 CIH 7230, ‘14, 900 hrs................................................ $254,900 CIH 7230, ‘14, 965 hrs................................................ $269,500 CIH 7230, ‘14, 1110 hrs .............................................. $235,000 CIH 7230, ‘13, 1025 hrs.............................................. $249,500 CIH 7230, ‘12, 630 hrs................................................ $240,500 CIH 7230, ‘12, 955 hrs................................................ $234,500 CIH 7130, ‘12, 1355 hrs.............................................. $205,000 CIH 7230T, ‘12, 1820 hrs ............................................ $235,000 CIH 7120, ‘12, 1420 hrs.............................................. $180,000 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1175 hrs .............................................. $174,500 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1235 hrs.............................................. $169,500 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1460 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1735 hrs.............................................. $149,500 CIH 7088, ‘10, 1490 hrs.............................................. $163,500 CIH 7088, ‘09, 1510 hrs.............................................. $156,500 CIH 7010, ‘08, 1250 hrs.............................................. $144,500 CIH 7010, ‘08, 1960 hrs.............................................. $125,900 CIH 7010, ‘07, 1845 hrs.............................................. $135,500 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2080 hrs.............................................. $139,500 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2480 hrs.............................................. $129,500 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2655 hrs...............................................$119,500 CIH 6140, ‘15, 380 hrs................................................ $239,500 CIH 6130, ‘14, 370 hrs................................................ $239,500 CIH 6130, ‘14, 450 hrs................................................ $232,500

(2) MacDon FD70, 35’ Draper ..................... starting at $42,500 (4) CIH 3020, 35’ Beanhead ........................ starting at $27,900 CIH 3020, 30’ Beanhead .............................................. $33,500 (5) CIH 2020, 35’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $9,900 (5) CIH 2020, 30’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $7,500 (7) CIH 1020, 30’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $7,000 (3) CIH 1020, 25’ Beanhead .......................... starting at $5,900 CIH 1020, 20’ Beanhead .............................................. $10,900 IH 820, 17.5’ Beanhead ..................................................... $500 CIH 1015, 13’ Platform ................................................... $6,900 (3) MacDon PW7, 14’ Platform .................... starting at $19,500 CIH 4412C Cornhead ................................................... $64,900 (2) CIH 3412, 12R30 Cornhead................... starting at $58,500 CIH 3412, 12R22 Cornhead ......................................... $37,000 (4) CIH 3408 Cornhead ............................... starting at $32,500 CIH 3406, 6R30 Cornhead ........................................... $34,325 (3) CIH 3208, 8R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $25,500 CIH 3206, 6R30 Cornhead ........................................... $31,000 (9) CIH 2612 Cornhead ............................... starting at $35,900 (6) CIH 2608, 8R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $29,900 CIH 2608F, 8R30 Cornhead ......................................... $39,900 (5) CIH 2606, 6R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $25,900 CIH 2408, 8R30 Cornhead ........................................... $36,900 CIH 2212, 12R22 Cornhead ......................................... $22,500 (2) CIH 2208, 8R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $19,900 (2) CIH 2206, 6R30 Cornhead..................... starting at $13,900 (23) CIH 1083 Cornhead ............................... starting at $7,500 (3) CIH 1063 Cornhead ................................. starting at $7,500 Capello 12R22 Cornhead ............................................. $52,500 Drago 18R22 Cornhead ............................................. $108,000 (2) Drago 18R20 Cornhead ......................... starting at $59,500 (7) Drago 12R30 Cornhead ......................... starting at $45,900 (7) Drago 12R22 Cornhead ......................... starting at $29,500 (2) Drago 12R20 Cornhead ......................... starting at $39,995 Drago 10R30 Cornhead ............................................... $33,500 (27) Drago 8R30 Cornhead ......................... starting at $18,000 Drago 8R22 Cornhead ................................................. $32,500 (4) Drago 6R30 Cornhead ........................... starting at $15,900 Geringhoff RD1600B Cornhead ................................... $84,900 Geringhoff 12R22 Cornhead ........................................ $42,500 Geringhoff 8R30 Cornhead .......................................... $39,500 Harvestec 6308L Cornhead .......................................... $38,500 Harvestec 5212C Cornhead ......................................... $55,000 Harvestec 4212C Cornhead ......................................... $34,500 JD 612C Cornhead ....................................................... $55,900 JD 606C, 6R30 Cornhead ............................................ $39,900

FALL T LLAGE

(4) CIH 875, 22’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $69,900 (3) CIH 875, 18’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $49,900 (8) CIH 870, 26’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $65,000 (14) CIH 870, 22’ Subsoiler ......................... starting at $47,500 (8) CIH 870, 18’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $39,900 (4) CIH 870, 14’ Subsoiler ........................... starting at $41,500 (4) CIH MRX690 Subsoiler .......................... starting at $17,500 CIH 9300, 22.5’ Subsoiler ............................................. $43,500 CIH 6750, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................................... $13,500 (3) CIH 730B Subsoiler................................ starting at $12,500 (6) CIH 730C Subsoiler ............................... starting at $22,500 CIH 530C, 12.5’ Subsoiler ............................................ $22,900 CIH 527B Subsoiler ...................................................... $17,500 DMI 2500, 5 Shank Subsoiler ......................................... $5,995 (3) DMI 730B, 17.5’ Subsoiler........................ starting at $7,250 DMI 530B, 5 Shank Subsoiler ...................................... $13,500 DMI 530, 12.5’ Subsoiler .............................................. $12,100 DMI 527, 5 Shank Subsoiler ......................................... $13,500 Brillion LCS5-2 Subsoiler.............................................. $10,900 JD 2720, 22.5’ Subsoiler............................................... $59,500 (5) JD 2700, 9S24 Subsoiler ....................... starting at $15,900 (5) JD 2700, 7S30 Subsoiler ....................... starting at $20,200 (2) JD 2700, 7S24 Subsoiler ....................... starting at $13,500 (2) JD 512, 9 Shank Subsoiler..................... starting at $29,500 (2) JD 512, 7 Shank Subsoiler..................... starting at $13,000 JD 512, 5 Shank Subsoiler ........................................... $22,900 JD 510, 7 Shank Subsoiler 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Pork export market is important to hog farmers

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.

“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.

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— Bill Crawford 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. pro-

ducers,” 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

Minnesota Pork board elections held Daryl Timmerman of Mankato was elected to the Minnesota Pork Producers Association during the Annual Meeting held on Jan. 16 at the Minneapolis Hilton in conjunction with the 50th Minnesota Pork Congress.

Adam Barka of Sleepy Eye and David Mensink of Preston were re-elected to the MPPA board for another term. Timmerman will fill the seat left open

by Nate Brown of Ceylon, who retired after six years of service.

“I grew up on a pig farm and I know how rewarding it is to raise healthy animals that provide wholesome, safe food for families across the country,” Timmerman said. “For the past 10 years, I have had the privilege to work as a lender with families, just like my own. It was my deep roots in the swine industry and the needs I see as a lender that motivated me to pursue a seat on the MPPA Board. ” MPPA Board members are elected to three-year terms and work on behalf of Minnesota’s farmers to bring visionary leadership for its members by influencing public policy on a local, state and national

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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Milroy student scores high in Farm Bureau competition Ideally, we need a program that lets migrant workers stay here, get trained, and have a pathway to citizenship ... However, based on current politics, we probably won’t see that. So a year-round visa program is needed until something more permanent can be provided.

— Jakob Hicks about the future of farming for us younger people. I know there are tough issues about transferring farm land to this next generation; that there can be big tax burdens for the parents,” he said.

Hicks will graduate in December with degrees in biology and agronomy.

He would like to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Minnesota in plant pathology and do research.

“Because in my dream world, I would like a garden patch of just a few acres where I might be doing some of my own research on my own ground,” Hicks said. v

Rural Finance bill signed 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.

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.

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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.

“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.”

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.

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Hicks comes from a fifth-generation farm which today is a corn, beans and hay farm on the Cottonwood River, just outside of Milroy. They don’t have livestock so hay is a cash crop.

“We got out of cattle in the early 2000s because that apparently was the time to get out — my Dad tells me,” he said.

Hicks acknowledges making a profit in farming is questionable these days.

“But weather, genetics and technology has been great in recent years. So hopefully we’ll keep getting good yields, enough to overcome the low prices for our commodities,” he said. “I’m positive

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tion that works for everybody.”

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Hicks said competitors had three topic choices: food labelMARSHALL, Minn. — At 20 ing; farm data ownership, colyears old, Jakob Hicks isn’t lection and protection; and bashful about speaking up for immigration since 76-78 peragriculture. Majoring in agroncent of ag labor is migrant omy at Southwest Minnesota labor.

State University in Marshall, he recently was a national win- Jakob Hicks “Finding a way to a secure, ner in the American Farm steady supply of labor is imperBureau “Speak Up For Agriculture” ative because today, with large numbers competition. of undocumented labor, there is always “I credit my Mom who was involved in the chance they can be deported and this youth program back in the early farmers can be left with crops in the 2000s. So it’s been in my blood,” he said. field or dairy cattle not getting milked,” A collegiate discussion meet at SMSU he said.

Hicks said 50 percent of the labor on ignited his fire last year. Hicks went on to state competition at the Minnesota Minnesota dairy farms is migrant Farm Bureau annual meeting in labor, especially on the larger, megaNovember. His success continued and dairy farms. “So this tells us why it is from there he participated in the important to have a labor program that national competition at the American allows us to keep these workers on a Farm Bureau Federation Fusion year-round basis. The current H-2A Conference in Pittsburgh. Hicks was program is seasonal. That’s a difficulty.

You as a dairy farmer work hard to one of 52 competitors.

“People took part from across the train these workers and then they go nation,” he said. “So lots of diversity. home and you need to train a new The South Carolina youth were talking batch,” he said.

Hicks explained immigration is highabout peaches and the struggles with that particular crop. The Arizona dele- ly politicized and filled with red tape. gation discussed immigration issues “Ideally, we need a program that lets and the challenges of labor.” migrant workers stay here, get trained, Hicks said he thinks this diverse and have a pathway to citizenship,” he background is the very essence of the said. “However, based on current politics, we probably won’t see that. So a new agriculture.

“More people with more ideas are year-round visa program is needed great!” he said. “Getting everybody’s until something more permanent can opinion is important in finding a solu- be provided.”

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USDA raises 2017 milk production forecast in WASDE report Declines in powder were expected due to Fonterra’s previous announcement that it was increasing its powder offerings. Skim milk powder led the declines with a 15.5 percent drop, following a loss of 3.8 percent last time.

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Dairy price hopes set on the Global Dairy Trade auction took a pounding in the first event of March, as the weighted average for all products offered plunged 6.3 percent, following a 3.2 percent drop on Feb. 21.

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this is mostly a re-alignDairy exports on a fat ment.” basis for 2017 were unchanged, while skim-solWhole milk powder was ids basis exports were lowdown 12.4 percent after fallered on expected strong ing 3.7 percent. Rennet competition in international casein was down 6.6 perskim milk powder markets. cent. Lactose was down 4.3 Fat basis and skim-solids percent and cheddar cheese basis imports forecasts was down 4.2 percent, after were unchanged. Skim-solMIELKE MARKET dropping 5.3 percent last ids basis ending stocks were WEEKLY time. Anhydrous milkfat forecast higher for 2017 on inched 0.8 percent lower,

By Lee Mielke higher production of dairy following a 1.3 percent products and weaker descent last time. exports. Fat-basis ending stocks were Buttermilk powder was up 8.4 perunchanged. cent, after leading the declines last Historical milk production and stock time with a 12.9 percent plunge. Butestimates reflected recent revisions. ter was up 1.2 percent, after inching The 2017 cheese price forecast was 0.2 percent higher on Feb. 21. reduced as stocks are high and are FC Stone equated the average 80 expected to pressure prices. The butter percent butterfat GDT butter price to price forecast was raised on continued $2.0591 per pound U.S., up from demand strength. The nonfat dry milk $2.0348 last time. Chicago Mercantile price was forecast lower on expectaExchange butter closed March 10 at tions of slower export growth due to $2.1625 per pound. GDT cheddar increased competition from global comcheese equated to $1.5580 per pound petitors and the whey price forecast U.S., down from $1.6286. GDT skim was raised reflecting recent market milk powder was 96.07 cents per strength, says USDA. pound, down from $1.1677; and whole The Class III milk price forecast was milk powder averaged $1.2618 per raised “as the higher whey price more pound U.S., down from $1.4463. CME than outweighs the reduced cheese Grade A nonfat dry milk price closed price.” Look for the Class III price to March 10 at 81 cents per pound. range $16.60-$17.20 per hundredn weight, up from the $16.45-$17.15 The U.S. Department of Agriculture expected a month ago, and compares to $14.87 in 2016 and $15.80 in 2015. raised its 2017 milk production forecast for the second month in a row in The Class IV forecast was lowered, its latest World Agricultural Supply “reflecting a weaker nonfat dry milk and Demand Estimates report “as price which more than offsets a higher milk cow numbers are expected to forecast butter price.” It will average increase more rapidly. However, $14.85-$15.55/ cwt., down from $15.10growth in milk per cow was reduced $15.90 predicted last month, and comon January data.” pares to $13.77 in 2016 and $14.35 in 2015.

2017 production and marketings were projected at 217.5 and 216.5 biln lion pounds respectively, both up 100 Speaking of rising milk production, million pounds from last month. If output remains plentiful throughout realized, 2017 production would be up 5.1 billion pounds or 2.4 percent from the Northeast, as I have previously 2016.

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Block cheddar dropped for fifth week in Chicago seeing steadily growing sales, although the uptick is Class II users but abundant cream is still finding later in the season than usual. Some process and its way into churns. Butter sales are generally fair cheddar producers are reporting slower sales and to strong. Spring orders have arrived and some WE OUR expected STALLS RIGHT! say buyers are waiting to see if cheese prices conreport that demand is BUILD better than but tinue downward. Cheese inventories, both barrel inventories are building.

Take a look at and block, are long. our tubing with Western butter makers report steady production Western contacts say consumption eased following as cream is also readily available.

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MIELKE, from pg. 24 reported. Dairy Market News reported that a request was submitted from Federal Milk Order number 1 (Boston) to temporarily dispose of surplus milk from March 1 to May 31. n It was another tough week for dairy prices. CME block cheddar dropped the fifth week in a row, closing March 10 at $1.3850 per pound, down 9.5 cents on the week, 11.5 cents below a year ago, and the lowest price since June 1, 2016. The barrels ended at $1.40, down 3.75 cents on the week, 7 cents below a year ago, and an inverted 1.5 cents above the blocks. On the week, 12 cars of block traded hands at the CME and 33 of barrel.

Midwestern cheesemakers report the flow of milk into cheese vats is not slowing, according to Dairy Market News. Spot milk offers continue to come in, at discounted prices, but most contacts are not taking extra milk at this time. Cheese production remains active. Demand reports are mixed. Some mozzarella and other pizza cheese producers are

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National Milk calls for MPP to be calculated monthly MIELKE, from pg. 25 cents from November, down 17 cents from December, and 10 cents below January 2016. Purchased feed costs, at $5.75/cwt., were down a dime from November, down 7 cents from December, but were up 38 cents from January 2016.

Total costs, including feed, bedding, marketing, fuel, repairs, hired labor, taxes, etc., at $21.91/cwt., were down 48 cents from November, down 28 cents from December, and 7 cents below a year ago. Feed costs made up 46.4 percent of total costs in January, down from 46.6 percent the month before and 46.7 percent a year ago.

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sylvania all milk price that remains after the feed costs per hundredweight of milk production are paid.

Like income over feed cost, this measure shows that the February PA milk margin was 0.5 percent lower than in January. The Pennsylvania drought continues, with the southeastern part of the state having moderate drought,” according to Dunn.

FC Stone’s Brendan Curran says grains remain under pressure. “USDA’s WASDE didn’t dole out any favors to the trade” and “came in bearish.”

“Big crops get bigger or so the saying goes and the latest data certainly reflected that as a strong increase in Brazilian bean production coupled with a haircut on exports took futures a dime in the red. A case could be made that the market actually held up better than expected given the numbers at hand, but some of this had already been priced in over the past few sessions,” according to Curran. n In politics; the National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors unanimously approved a series of recommended changes to the dairy Margin Protection Program that would “restore several key elements first proposed by NMPF during development of the 2014 Farm Bill.” A NMPF press release stated that “These changes to the MPP will ensure an effective safety net for the nation’s dairy farmers if the recommendations are adopted by Congress.”

The recommendations range from changing the way dairy feed costs are calculated, to providing farmers greater flexibility in signing up for coverage and using other risk management tools. It reflects several features originally proposed by NMPF that were subsequently weakened or eliminated in the final bill.

“Improving the MPP to make it a more realistic, effective safety net is a key focus for our membership in 2017,” said NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney. “As the conversation about the 2018 farm bill begins to take shape on Capitol Hill,” Mooney said that “NMPF is hoping for congressional action to implement its proposed changes at the earliest opportunity. Correcting the current program’s deficiencies will require legislative changes,” he said.

Other recommendations include determining margins monthly, rather than bimonthly, and issuing payments on a more frequent basis when margins drop. NMPF also suggests placing the deadline for annual enrollment toward the end of the year prior to the calendar year for which they want coverage and recommends that the Livestock Gross Margin program be expanded and that producers be allowed to use both the MPP and LGM simultaneously.

The latest Margin Watch from Chicago-based Commodity and Ingredient Hedging, reports that “Dairy margins weakened further over the second half of February due to a sharp drop in milk prices although feed costs were steady to slightly higher. Margins remain at or above the 80th percentile of the previous decade through the first half of 2017, and at or above the 70th percentile through the second half of the year.”

The Margin Watch warned that “Milk prices continue to be pressured by increasing production and rising stocks of dairy products,” and that New Zealand’s milk production is recovering faster than expected, while January Chinese powder imports were down on the year, which may add to growing global milk powder inventories over the medium term.”

“Feed costs held mostly steady over the past two weeks,” the Margin Watch says, “Although both corn and the soybean complex moved higher recently in response to rumors that the Trump administration may be considering adjustments to the Renewable Fuels Standard that were considered bullish, specifically, allowing for (15 percent ethanol) in domestic gasoline blend stocks year-round and limiting biodiesel credits to domestically manufactured product.” n Penn State’s James Dunn reported in his latest Dairy Outlook that “Corn and soybean meal prices are about the same as last month, with the corn price and soybean meal price each up slightly. The South American corn and soybean crops will be very good and U.S. inventories are very high.”

“U.S. exports of corn and beans are very large despite the strong dollar. There is no reason to expect corn and soybean meal prices to increase with very large inventories worldwide if 2017 crops are good.”

“Penn State’s measure of income over feed costs fell by 0.5 percent in February from its January value. February’s value is about the same as the last two months, all three of which are well above 2016.

Income over feed cost reflects daily gross milk income less feed costs for an average cow producing 65 pounds of milk per day.”

“The net revenue per hundred pounds of milk See MIELKE, pg. 27 (milk margin) is the estimated amount of the Penn-

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European geographical cheese names hurt U.S. dairy Testifying before the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Consortium Senior Director Shawna Morris noted that the U.S. has “pushed hard against European Union geographical indications policies in the past” and he urged Trump’s trade policy team to “continue and intensify opposition to what amounts to a growing threat to U.S. manufacturing of foods with common names.”

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n In other trade news; Cooperatives Working Together accepted 23 requests for export assistance the week of March 6 from member cooperatives to sell 4.616 million pounds of cheese to customers in Asia, Central America, North Africa, and Oceania.

The product has been contracted for delivery through June and raised CWT’s 2017 sales to 15.58 million pounds of American-type cheeses, and 1.38 million pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat) to 12 countries on four continents. The sales are the equivalent of 174.734 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis.

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MIELKE, from pg. 26 Meanwhile; the Consortium for Common Food Names has called on the Trump Administration to “aggressively oppose unacceptable geographical indications policies designed to help European farmers, food producers and others by forcing non-Europeans to rebrand familiar products with unfamiliar names.”

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AMES, Iowa —With the temperature warming up early this year, mud is going to persist in cattle lots and pastures throughout the spring. For spring calving operations, mud can be deadly. Even though the temperature may be warm, calves can still get chilled easily if they can’t dry off. The ground may be thawing and warming up in the day, but nighttime temperatures will still drop below freezing, so calves will need a dry place to lie down.

The main problem with mud is that pathogens that can cause calf diarrhea persist in the environment longer and mud facilitates continual exposure to the calf. If the cow has to either lay down in a wet muddy environment or walk through deep mud to get to feed or water, she will contaminate her udder with mud and pathogens. The calf is then re-exposed every time they nurse.

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Are we forcing our cows into early retirement?

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn.

— A veteran dairyman says overfeeding concentrates to dairy cows is the primary reason why Minnesota dairy farmers are now get- Sherman ting only 2.2 lactations Schueler per cow.

Sherman Schueler, 71, used to be a 250-cow dairy farmer in Kandiyohi County. Farming a few miles southeast of Willmar, those cows disappeared a few years ago and converted Schueler Farms into an alfalfa/grass hay producer. Schueler felt his cow life was shrinking!

“Way too much corn is the reason for fewer lactations,” said Schueler.

But he added alfalfa haylage also is not really conducive to the rumen.

“We’ve got people believing alfalfa is a super forage,” he said, “but in typical American fashion, if a little is good, a lot more is even better. And between too much corn and too much haylage, we’re killing our cows.”

Schueler confessed that in his early dairying years, feeding for maximum milk per cow per day was the process.

But he was averaging less than three lactations per cow.

“It took us about five years to get our forage production and feeding program turned around because there was no blueprint out there. Nobody talked about feeding fewer concentrates to get longer cow life,” he said. “The universities don’t do that kind of research. They focus on more milk per cow, or bushels per acre. That’s understandable.

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fat. “Those two indicate a healthier cow plus they bump up your milk check too,” he added.

But it wasn’t just the addition of barley in the ration that was successful for Schueler. He also added grass into his alfalfa seedings — starting with orchard grass, then switching to tall fescue (meadow fescue). The deeper tap root of the tall fescue keeps it from going dormant during hot, dry summer periods. Net result is more total production per acre than a straight alfalfa crop.

He acknowledges the 50-50 concentrate/forage formula has been a standard, but a look at the cull rate within the dairy industry would question the impact on herd health.

“When we switched to a 55 percent forage and a 45 percent concentrate program, our herd started to recover,” he said.

Schueler credits Cornell University for research on how to extend cow life and total production.

“They’re more into these improvements in cow life,” he said. “The University of Wisconsin, Madison, is also getting into this more productive efficiency research work.”

So what happens to forage yield when you stick some grasses into the seeding?

Schueler said, “Over a three to fouryear period, you’ll be getting a 20 percent increase in yield. Because alfalfa keeps dying off every year while the grass keeps getting stronger.”

However, he discourages going for a four-year lifespan on this alfalfa/grass mixture. “You have likely produced the maximum amount of nitrogen for corn

Schueler learned the more variety of feed products in the cow’s gut, the more he could enhance the productive life of his dairy cows.

“For instance, replacing 20 percent of our ground corn with barley produced a big improvement in our herd health.

Why? Every crop has a different set of micronutrients,” he said. “A cow needs that variety. We used to just be concerned with protein and energy levels in our ration; but it’s these additional micronutrients in the cow’s digestive tract that builds health. The improved health of our cows was visible within the first two years.”

The first bonus was about one dollar less feed costs per cow per day.

“But we didn’t realize any increase in milk production until we culled out the cows we had already damaged by overfeeding concentrates,” he said. “You damage the rumen, the liver and other portions of the cow’s digestive tract because of too much corn.”

He agrees corn silage is a good feed, “But the problem comes from dumping a whole bunch of ground corn on top of that silage. That’s what really is the killer,” he said.

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Life on the mat: The best of times, the worst of times Advancing at districts is surreal. It’s been a season (or for some, many years) of work to get there. A sweaty hug between coaches and wrestlers says what words cannot say — for both.

This year, our only state-bound wrestler (a freshman) became ill just before the state tournament and had to forfeit his spot. He was devastated. But the dreams of the district wrestler in third place who had just missed out on advancing that day were now resuscitated. One man’s loss is another man’s gain. And again, so it goes.

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Wrestling does wonders for a mother’s prayer life — especially when her son wrestles heavyweight at 210 pounds and faces someone on the mat who weighs all of 285.

Close only counts in horseshoes — and sometimes in wrestling.

John Wayne spoke wise words when he said, “Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway.” Wrestlers know that. The sport also demands John Wayne-like “true grit” from young people who dare to take on a sport that can be so life-giving, and so unforgiving.

It can be the best of times and also the worst of times. Just ask any wrestler.

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First of all, let me just say that the becomes one people under one flag if only Schwallers are a wrestling family. for a few minutes. I’m certain God is very Farmers have a good chance of raising busy hearing prayers at that time. successful wrestlers because every day is Former wrestlers remember that exciting weightlifting day on the farm. and awful rock-in-the-gut feeling.

Wrestling does wonders for a mother’s Once the tournament begins, the gym prayer life — especially when her son comes alive. Wrestlers have six minutes wrestles heavyweight at 210 pounds and to make their dreams happen. Bodies get faces someone on the mat who weighs all slammed, arms get twisted, wrestlers TABLE TALK of 285 pounds. sometimes lie injured on the mat and Wrestling matches often seemed biblical By Karen Schwaller parents’ hearts leap into their throats.

Noses bleed and eyes are blackened. in nature; although I never snuck a slingCoaches watch the clock and yell back, shot into my purse to use from the stands “Short time!” in case our son needed a little help with all of those Goliaths he faced. With the weight difference Brackets begin to take shape. Overtime matches between competitors and ferocious take-down veloc- are intense, especially in the finals round. Everyone ity involved, some days I felt I would only need a wants to be the best in the district, then take it to spatula.

Wells Fargo Arena.

Even though the letters for the heavyweight Wrestlers in the consolation brackets still have a bracket read, “HWT,” our son wrestled some oppochance to get to Des Moines. Wrestle-backs are the nents whose weights could have been measured by longest possible road to Des Moines, and winning in “CWT.” Still, we learned through his experience that that way can be just as sweet. But losing that way size doesn’t always matter. He held his own. He was hurts just a little more. Those kids wrestle with the a strong farm kid. most heart.

Wrestlers have seen the sign at the sectional meet When district wrestlers fall short of the mark, saying, “The Road to Des Moines Begins Here.” It they might lay on the mat for a moment, letting helps them remember why they are there. Physics what just happened soak in while the crowd for the class comes to the mat. winner is cheering wildly all around him. He knows it’s his loss, and his loss alone. And so it is with the Once they make it to the district meet, they’re close enough to a state tournament berth to taste it; sport of wrestling. but far enough away that it will still be a fight.

Yet he gets up, shakes the hand of his opponent Emotions run high. Nervous stomachs ensue. It’s and leaves the mat — and his state wrestling the whole enchilada. It’s all or nothing. dream — behind. Some leave for a season, and some (if they are seniors) for the last time ever. It’s heartWaiting to compete, wrestlers pace the floor — wrenching to watch. Wrestling fans share in their focused, knowing what they have to do. The National Anthem is played and everyone in the gym pain.

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Alfalfa-grass forage helps cattle, builds soil nitrogen SCHUELER, from pg. 28

But Schueler noted another reality of dairying today in that only the smaller dairy farms still feed hay as they know the value of grass.

“The big mega-cow dairy farms today all use TMR programs (total mixed ration) so their cows don’t have choice. It’s often a matter of labor efficiency. It’s simply faster and easier going the TMR route. Or they say you put grass in there and it’s going to boil over faster because it’s bulkier. But that is why it’s good for the cow,” he said. “The rumen needs to be full. When you feed mostly corn, it falls to the bottom of the rumen. You put forage in there and you keep that rumen churning. That’s a healthy cow.”

Averaging nearly 4 ton per acre in the 2016 season, Schueler said hay likes water and timely showers were common last year. Getting into the commercial hay market suggests extra fertilizer to produce more hay. The Schueler operation fertilizes twice per season, after the first cut and third cut. However, the Schuelers are changing their hay program for the

2017 season. They are switching to organic hay production because they are also getting into organic sweet corn production for Seneca. Going organic is a three-year transition, so his first organic sweet corn won’t be until 2019.

Schueler has enjoyed some great markets for his hay crop, often weather induced.

“In 2012 when that drought came across Indiana, Illinois and Iowa, we got up to $300 a ton,” he said.

“But good hay right now is running $125 or thereabouts. You can sometimes get to $150, but today everything stops at $150 a ton, regardless of how good it is.”

Seeding rate for Schueler’s alfalfa/grass mixture is two-thirds alfalfa and one-third grass by weight. He uses an old Melroe drill with an alfalfa seeding box.

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after two years — for certain after three years. We’re on a three-year rotation because we grow corn with no additional nitrogen fertilizer — just relying on what our alfalfa/grass forage crop provides.”

Steffes Auction in Litchfield is Schueler’s primary marketing firm for his 500-acre hay crop. Steffes use Dairyland Laboratories for determining nutrient content values of the hay offerings to be auctioned.

Dairyland Labs puts a relative feed quality and relative feed value on each sample. RFQ meaures the quality of the grass that is part of the total forage.

“RFV is good for alfalfa; but we need the RFQ also because in grass, a higher percentage of non-digestible fiber is digestible over a longer period in the digestive tract. And that is what makes it so healthy for the cow. It stays in the rumen creating a rumen mat which is important in extending a cow’s productive life span,” he explained.

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Novel features rich characters, compelling story You didn’t have a clue to Mr. Dobbins’ ranch and what you were doing. bought her son a calf so he would have a buddy. She Even so, you’d muddle wished she could do more. through, making things up as you went, making do.

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HEIDELBERGER FARM SPRING EQUIPMENT Consignment Auction

Sat., April 1st 9:30AM • Tractors • Skid Loader • Semi Tractors & Trailers • Farm Equip & Cars • Building Materials

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FOR SALE: New crimpers out of NH H7450 discbine, will fit in 1431 disc bine & possibly other NH models, WANTED: Land & farms. I $2,000. 507-273-1716 have clients looking for dairy, & cash grain operaFOR SALE: New Holland tions, as well as bare land 166 hay inverter, excellent parcels from 40-1000 acres. condition, Asking Both for relocation & in$3,500/OBO. 320-995-6571 vestments.

If you have even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Bins & Buildings 033 Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, SW Suburban Office, 14198 Commerce 21,500 bu bin only w/ stairAve NE, Prior Lake, MN case; 18,000 bu level bin 55372. w/ floor & power sweep; paulkrueger@edinarealty.com (2) 12,000 bu level bins w/ (952)447-4700 floor & power sweep; (4) 10,500 bu level matching Brock bins w/ floors & unload; 10,500 bu level bin w/ floor & unload; (2) 9,500 bu level bins w/ floors & unloads; (2) 48' floors complete, $5,700/ea; (2) 10â&#x20AC;? Grain Handler power sweeps for a 48' bin, $3,000/ea; 2 auger DMC stirator for 30' bin, $1,250; Several smaller bins. Call for details. 507-697-6133 www.usedbinsales.com Real Estate Wanted

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Sell your land or real estate FOR SALE: 1939 Farmall in 30 days for 0% commis- 7-20 tractor, very good rubber, not running, motor not sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 stuck, $600, call after 5pm.

320-693-6590 When you want your land Hay & Forage Equip 031 sold, 3 words are worth 1,000 agents. Buyer pays our fee. Call for free '11 Kuhn VB2190 14 knives, guide and consultation. up to a 4x6 bale, 12,400 Haas Land Brokers, bales, works good, $19,000.

Hixton, WI. 715-963-4922 507-995-7803

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FOR SALE:Used grain bins, floors unload systems, stirators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also call for very competitive contract rates!

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Stormor Holding Bin 18' diameter, 5 rings high, 4,000 bu., to be moved or taken down, $3,750/OBO (or best offer). (507) 220-1014

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'07 JD 9330, 1,800 hrs. no PTO. $130,000 641-640-0453 14' single axle dump box w/ 28” fold down sides. 507523-3305 or 507-450-6115

195 NH spreader w/ end gate, very good condition. 507523-3305 or 507-450-6115 9 Shank Bush Hog soil saver, Excellent blades and bearrings, Shovels new 2016, $3,450. 715-556-0045

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15 Ft #1510 Great Plains NoTil Drill w/ Grass, Harrow, Etc Good Cond. MANDAKO 15 Ft Pull Type Land Roller (Pull Behind Implement) 319-347-6282

9 Shank Bush Hog soil saver, Excellent blades & bearrings, shovels new in 2016, $3,450. 715-556-0045 FOR SALE: '59 JD 530 tractor; '59 JD 830 tractor; '67 JD 3020 diesel Wheatland; JD 148 loader; JD 158 loader; JD 46A loader; Case IH 2255 loader; Ford Ferguson 3pt 7' cult. 507-399-3006

FOR SALE: Dakon #213 gravity box w/ brush auger, $900. 507-327-1948 FOR SALE: JD Equip. 5520 MFD tractor w/ cab & ldr, $30,000; 40' drag on cart, $750. NEW: 740 loader, w/ mounts, $9,000;WANTED: 336 or 24T baler for parts.

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FOR SALE: '75 1105 Massey, 18.4-34 rubber w/ hub duals, air, heat, 2 hyd, approx 10,500 hrs, 500 hrs on 2nd motor, $4,500/obo; '79 8700 Ford, 18.4-38 rubber, air, heat, 2 hyd, rock box, 13,000 hrs, $6,500/obo; White 5100 planter, 12R30”, herbicide & insecticide, row cleaners, vertical fold, late 80s model, good shape, used last year, always shedded, $4,500/obo. 507-822-1696

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AUCTIONEERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with live online bidding available on major equipment. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at 320.693.9371.

4WD Tractors / MFWD & 2WD Tractors / Tractor Attachments / GPS Equipment / Heads / Air Drill & Drills / Planters Field Cultivators / Other Tillage Equipment / Row Crop Equipment / Semi Tractor & Trucks / Gravity Boxes Header Trailers / Dry Van & Spray Trailers / Other Trailers / Sprayers / NH3 & Chemical Equipment / Wheel Loader Hay Equipment / Forage Equipment / Livestock Equipment / Other Equipment / Skid Steer Loader & Attachments Lawn & Garden / Buses & Vehicles / Shop Equipment / Recreation / Tires / Parts & Misc. Items

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.

Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield MN 55355 | Ashley Huhn MN47-002, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Randy Kath MN47-007, Scott Steffes MN14-51, Brad Olstad MN 14-70, Bob Steffes MN14-09, Max Steffes MN14-031 | 320.693.9371 | SteffesGroup.com

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AUCTION

SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, March 25, 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ 9:30 am

JD 568 round baler, 9500 bales, exc cond, $21,500; Alloway stalk shredder, like new, $14,500; Brent 440 gravity wagon w/ tarp & brakes, asking $6,500; JD 220 disc, asking $1,750.

(608)792-8051

STATIONARY JOHN DEERE 404 ENGINE; Non-turbo, on skid, running, complete with radiator, starter, alternator, batteries, tach & gauges. 5,585 hrs. Available tail shaft assembly with 6-V pulleys, $3,500. (715)878-9858 Tebben 7' 3pt double gearbox cutter, like new, always shedded, $2,400. (320) 8947848 We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910 Tractors

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'93 JD 7700 tractor, cab/air/heat, 2WD, 42" rubber w/factory duals, PS, 1owner.

Would consider smaller tractor in trade, asking $28,500. (608)792-8051 8400 JD MFD, buddy seat, new hydraulic pump, nice & tight, high hrs, $34,900.

(715)223-3664

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

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HAMILTON AUCTION COMPANY 130 State Hwy 16â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dexter, MN 55926

Auctioneers: Andrew Hamilton #50-86; Bill Hilton #50-24; Dean Eastman #50-57; Danny Blank; Lyle Eastman #50-130 Clerk: +DPLOWRQ $XFWLRQ &RPSDQ\ 'H[WHU 01 2IÂżFH

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(L) Lafayette 507-228-8224 or 800-642-4104 (G) Gaylord 507-237-4203 â&#x20AC;˘ (W) Waconia 952-442-7326

Main Office: Ag Service Center, 840 Pioneer Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ PO Box 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Lafayette, MN 56054-0004

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Feterl 12â&#x20AC;?x72â&#x20AC;&#x2122; swing hopper.............. $8,995 Westfield WR, 80x51, elec. ............... $2,995 Westfield WR, 80x26, elec. ............... $1,695 Westfield, 10â&#x20AC;?x31â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, J elec.................. $1,850 Hutch 8â&#x20AC;?x62â&#x20AC;?, swing hopper ............. $6,495 Hutch 10â&#x20AC;?x72â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, swing hopper ............ $5,900 Sheyenne 13â&#x20AC;?x70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, swing drive, w/hanger bearing ............................ $13,900 (L) Sudenga 10â&#x20AC;?x31â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, electric ................. $3,495 (L) Sudenga 10â&#x20AC;?x41â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, PTO...................... $4,600 (L) Sudenga 10â&#x20AC;?x56â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, electric ................. $4,995

(L) JD 980, 44.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 3-bar ....................... $17,500 JD Crumbler 200, 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ..................... $10,500 (L) CIH 600 PTX Chisel Plow, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ......... $29,800 (L) CIH 370 Disc, 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ........................... $31,900 (L) CIH 730B ........................................ $15,900 (L) CIH Tigermate II, 45.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, w/bskt. ....... $34,900 (L) CIH Tigermate II, 54.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 4-bar .......... $29,800 JD 510, Disc Ripper, 7-Shank ......... $10,500 SKID LOADERS ............................

JD 512, 7-Shank, 2013 ................... $29,900 Gehl R220, 2spd., joystick .......(2 from) $30,900 CIH Chisel Plow, PTX300, 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ......... $22,800 Bobcat 753, open cab, 2700 hrs.............. $9,500 TRACTORS .................................. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 Bobcat S160, heat/AC...................... $17,900 Oliver Tractor 1365 .................................. $6,599 Bobcat S750, A71PKG, 2-spd. ............... $35,950 CIH Tractor 8950 ................................... $56,900 Bobcat S205, A71PKG, 2-spd. ............... $25,900 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 Bobcat T750 heat/AC, 2-spd. ........... $40,900 TMRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S......................................... â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 Bobcat S300 heat, ACS control, 2-spd. .. $25,900 (W) Knight 5073, tow ............................ $17,199 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 Bobcat T750, heat/AC, 2-spd., 900 hrs (W) Kuhn Knight 3300 ............................. $5,200 ....................................................... $40,900 (W) Kuhn Knight 5055 ........................... $14,900 Bobcat S590, heat/AC, 2-spd...(2 from) $31,900 (W) Kuhn Knight 5135 ................................CALL (L) Bobcat S850, heat, A/C................... $45,900 (W) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 Kuhn Knight RA142........................CALL (L) Bobcat S630, heat, 2 spd., 400 hrs.

SPRAYERS .................................. ....................................................... $34,900 (L) Hardi 1000 gal., 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom .............. $14,400 (L) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 Bobcat S590, heat, 2-spd. ........ $31,600 (G) Century 750 gal., 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom .............. $6,500 (L) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 Bobcat S550, heat, 2-spd. ........ $29,900 (L) Demco 700 gal., 66â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom, ff ......... $14,900 Bobcat 610 w/bucket ........................ $3,250 (L) (2) Redball 1200 gal., 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom ..... $19,900 Bobcat S550 Heat, 2-spd, 300 hrs .. $31,500 (L) Redball 670, 1200 gal., 66â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom ... $13,800 Bobcat S130 Heat, 800 hrs ............. $24,500 (L) Top Air 800 gal., 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom ............... $9,350 (L) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 Gehl R220, heat, 2-spd. ............ $34,800 (L) Gehl V330, heat, 2-spd. .................. $33,900 PLANTERS ..................................

(L) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12 Gehl 5640E, heat, AC, 2-spd. .... $28,800 White 8186, 16R30 ............................... $37,900 (W) Gehl 4240, 1100 hrs. ...................... $23,200 White 8202, 12R30, liquid fertilizer ........ $32,500 (W) NH LS150, 3200 hrs. ...................... $14,900 White 8202, 12R30, liquid fertilizer ........ $32,500 (L) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 Mustang RT175, 500 hrs. ......... $37,900 White Planter 8186 16R30 ..................... $32,900 (L) Case 430, 2-spd. ............................ $24,900 White Planter 8824 24R30 ..................... $83,900 (L) Gehl 4640, Heat â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07. ....................... $15,500

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COMBINES ..................................

Gleaner A75, 4WD, w/heads ................ $110,000 (J) H&S 430......................................... $19,800 Gleaner R62, w/heads.................................CALL (W) Kuhn Knight 1230 ............................. $9,900 Gleaner R62, w/heads............................ $39,500 (W) Kuhn Knight 8124 ........................... $18,500

TILLAGE ......................................

Wilrich Cultivator 13Qx2, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; w/basket .......................................... (2 from) $49,900 (G) Wilrich 957, 9-shank ....................... $29,900 (L) Wilrich 957, 5-shank ....................... $16,500 (L/G) (3) Wilrich 957, 7-shank ......From $20,600 (L) Wilrich 513, Soil Pro, 9-24 .............. $39,600 (W) Great Plains Turbo Chisel, 7- & 11-shank ............................................................CALL (L) Great Plains Turbo Chisel, 11-shank ....................................................... $22,800 (L) Glencoe DR 8699, 7-shank ............... $6,500 (L) Krause Dominator, 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;..................... $29,900 (L) Krause Dominator, 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;..................... $33,900 (L) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 Krause Dominator, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; .............. $29,900 (L) (2) DMI Tigermate II, 38.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 4-bar ... $28,900 (L) DMI Tigermate II, 42.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 3-bar ......... $20,600 (G) (2) DMI 730 Rippers ....................... $10,900 (L) (2) DMI 527 .................... Starting At $9,300 (L) JD 2700, 9-24 Ripper ..................... $23,900 (G) JD 2700, 7-shank ........................... $23,900 JD 2210, 45.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 4-bar ..................... $38,500 (L) JD 985, 49.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 3-bar ....................... $20,700

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Vicon Disc Mower ........... Starting at $5,950 Used Grain Legs ..................................CALL Woods 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chopper, 3-pt. ................. $5,950 EZ-Flow 300 bu. Box ......................... $1,950 Used Snowblowers ..............................CALL Tonutti 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Disc Mower ....................... $4,500 H&S Rake ......................................... $4,700 H&S Gear.......................................... $4,399 H&S 9-Wheel Rake ........................... $3,499 Val-Metal Model 5600 Bail Chopper ...... $13,800 (L) J&M 1151, scale/tarp ..................... $48,900 (W) 72â&#x20AC;? Box Blade, skid steer, universal attachment ........................................ $2,899 (W) 72â&#x20AC;? Dump Bucket, skid steer, universal attachment ........................................ $3,299 (W) Westin 84â&#x20AC;? Snow Bucket, skid steer, universal attachment ............................ $975 (W) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80 Allied 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3-pt. Single Auger Snowblower, w/hyd. chute ..................................... $1,999 (L) Steel Tracks, Fit S850 Skid................ $3,799 Hiniker 20ft 1700 4-wheel........................ $9,950 Brent Box 540, 425 tires .......................... $9,900 Parker 838, Grain Cart ........................... $19,900

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FOR SALE: '05 JD 8520T, 3600 hrs, 30â&#x20AC;? tracks, 3PT, PTO, excellent condition, $99,900; 1830 CIH 12-30â&#x20AC;? row cultivator, $5,000; CIH 5300 grain drill, 24' tandem units, $8,000; Seed vac w/ 2 sec. gravity box, $3,000; 3pt forklift, 3 stage 20' reach w/ 4x8 platform, $2,000. 507240-0294

TRACTORS: JD 7420 mfd, IVT; 1993 JD 6300, 2wd, power quad. trans; JD 4640, power shift, 1000 hrs. on JD overhaul; JD 7800 2wd, power quad; 1969 JD 4520 tractor w/loader; C/IH #9150, 3 hyd; Case 2290, 200 hrs. on overhaul; 1990 #7120 C/IH tractor, 2wd; Oliver 880 tractor, cab, ldr; IH #656 g tractor, hydro, wf, Do-all loader; TILLAGE EQUIP: 2012 Krause Âś ([FHOHUDWRU $J 6\VWHPV Âś 1+ EDU .UXDVH Âś ÂżQLVKHU Case/IH #490 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc; IH #480 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc; JD #2700 7 shank disc ripper; Wilrich 9 shank disc ripper; #IH #490 disc, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Soil Warrier, 4 row 36â&#x20AC;? fert. $SSOLFDWRU PDUNHUV ,+ ERWWRP SORZ &DVH ,+ ò ÂżHOG cult; other diggers; rock pickers; Willsie 3 pt. digger; Checchi & Magli VR 76/2 potato cult; PLANTERS-DRILLS-SEED EQUP.-FERT. ITEMS: JD #7200 8 row planter, liq. fert; JD 7000 4 row, dry fert; JD 7000 planter, 8r ´ OLT IHUW -' U IURQW IROG Ă&#x20AC;H[ SODQWHU OLT IHUW .LQ]H SODQWHU U ´ OLT IHUW :KLWH Âś EHDQ SODQWHU ´ URZV .LQ]H twin row planter, liq. fert; JD #520 grain bean drill; MM 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; drill; Unverferth #400 4 box seed tender; TRUCKS-TRAILERS-PICKUPS-CARS: 2005 Freightliner Coronado, Detroit, 515 hp, 18 spd; 2000 Wilson Pacesetter 41â&#x20AC;&#x2122; grain hopper; 1994 Ford tandem fert. Tk, twin bin Tyler box; 1965 GMC VLQJOH D[OH WN RWKHU SLFNXS FDUV HQFORVHG FDUJR WUDLOHU /XINLQ Âś Ă&#x20AC;DW bed spread axle; other trailers; BACKHOE-FORKLIFT-TELEHANDLERSKIDLOADER: Case 580 Super E backhoe, 4x4, ext-hoe; Case 584D forklift; Genie GTH 636 telehandler; Case 1845C skidloader; Case 580L Series 2 backhoe, 2wd, open station; UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL & BORING EQUP: 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2000 Road Boss 7x12 tandem axle trlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Vermeer 7x11A directional boring drill complete with 250â&#x20AC;&#x2122; drill stem & head, Mack 4 deep & shallow Sonde locator on tandem trl; Vermeer 7x11 Directional drill w/250â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of drill stem & head w/Mark 4 locator; Ingersol-Rand 130 compressor on cart, JD 4 cyl. Diesel; 2001 IHI 30 NX-2 mini excavator, push blade & 24â&#x20AC;? digging bucket, new tracks; Case 860 4x4x4 turbo trencher, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; heavy duty frost chain, backhoe & 6 way blade, 2 spd. Trencher; Case MaxiSneaker Series B vibrating plow; Case 580L Series 2 backhoe, 2wd, open station; HAY EQUIP. INC. 2005 JD #535 Mo-Co Hay Master; M & W #4590 URXQG EDOHU 1+ VTXDUH EDOHU QHZ NQRWWHUV QHHGOHV ÂżHOG UHDG\ one owner; WAGONSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BOAT & TRAILERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SNOWMOBILEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPRAY EQUIPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;LIVESTOCK EQUIP.-- PORTABLE BLDGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MISC. AUGERSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; BUILDING MATERIALSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MISC. TREESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SHOP ITEMSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;LAWN & GARDEN

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RETIRING: White 8524 24x20, JD 8760, Steider ST251, CASE 1370, JD 960, 40', IH 480 21', IH 800 11x18, IH 700, 7x16, NH 430 16x18, 6 yard scraper, all in good condition. Roger: 218-7902488 or David: 218 280-9677

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FOR SALE: Degelman '11 JD 8235R, 1996 hrs, FWA, FOR SALE: 2007 CIH mag- ++++++++++++ num 275, 1810 one owner +NEW WINTER HOURS - STARTING+ 16spd PS, Auto Track RR1500 15' rock rake, like hrs, 380/85R34 front duals, + ready, exc cond, $119,900. new condition, also HayWednesday, November 9, 2016 + 480/80R46 rear duals, front 507-327-6430 buster H106 rock picker. + + weights & rock box.

507-236320-360-4458 FOR SALE: 1959 Oliver 990 + + 7531 or 507-236-3338 tractor, w/ GM motor, has Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Re+ Antiques/HH/Farm Misc. ....3PM + hyd, PTO, & good tin work, pair Repair-Troubleshoot+ + runs good. 218-639-0315 ing Sales-Design Custom FOR SALE: IH 186 hydro, + Hay & Straw......................4 PM + hydraulic hose-making up FOR SALE: 1990 CIH 9130, Livestock ...........................5 PM 5300 hrs, 50 hrs on over to 2â&#x20AC;? Service calls made. + 4WD, w/ 3,036 one owner haul, allied, 595 hydraulic + â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please cut this ad & save! We will be STOEN'S Hydrostatic Serhrs., 18.4x38 row crop axle + on this selling schedule until Spring of 2017!â&#x20AC;? + loader. 507-380-9580 vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N duals, 4 SEVs, rock box, + Brad Thelen doing business @ the + Glenwood, MN 56334 320very good condition, owner + FOR SALE: MF, model 2927, + retiring. 507-223-5260 634-4360 2WD lawn tractor w/ 60" + HOTOVEC AUCTION CTR., INC. + JD 4555 MFW tractor, PS, 3 FOR SALE: 1990 JD 8760 deck. The same as Simplic- + N. HWY 15, HUTCHINSON, MN + hyds, 8800 hrs, 18.4x46 w/ 5,900 hrs, 12 spd, 4 hyd, ity Legacy Tractor. 27HP + 320-266-0724 or 320-587-3347 + duals, $32,900; '13 JD 569 20.8x42 tires ex. cond, Kohler motor, 680 hrs. 715baler, net & twine wrap, $37,500; JD 7150 8-30; IH ++++++++++++ 896-1050 mega wide hyd pickup, 183 8-30. 507-478-4221 moisture tester, 11,000 bales, $23,500; JD 1770 16x30 planter, TW, 250 monitor plus other extras, Located: Hamilton Auction Company off Interstate 90 at Dexter, $11,900; Case IH 1830 16x30 MN exit #193 then Âź mile east on Hwy 16 flat fold cult, $8,450; Westfield 13x71 auger w/ LP swinger hopper, $4,900. 320769-2756 We will be selling with two or three rings-ON LINE BIDDING AVAILABLE THRU PROXIBID

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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 8R wide, dry fertilizer w/ no openers, herbicide & insecticide, Wetherell end transport, $2,000. 507-375-3905

Planter Parts For Sale: exc cond, used 2 seasons, came off JD XP row unit- Schlagel closing wheels, drag chains w/ HD brackets & chain covers, 2x2 double disc fert. attach. from Precision fabrication, valion seed tube guard w/ fert. hose, precision planting wave vision seed tubes, keeton seed firmer w/ universal bracket & mojo wire, 36 rows of each item available, call (320) 226-0778

JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2R, FOR SALE: JD 980 digger, 3PT, $1,600; Fert Avail.

29 ½', excellent condition, $300/Row. (715)234-1993 $11,750. 507-327-6646 Nurse tank 1350 gallon Ag systems nurse tank w/ pump on tandem trailer, always cleaned & shedded, $3,900; (2) 18.4R42 Coop brand 2 star tires, 25% tread, exc for duals, $250/pr. 320-583-8470

JD 985 Field Cultivator For Sale: JD 48' 985 Field cultivator, 3 bar harrow, new knock-on shovels, very clean, ready to go, always shedded, $17,500. (952) 2370552

MASSOP ELECTRIC INC.

507-524-3726 • Mapleton, MN

USED GRAIN DRYERS • DELUX 20' Model 6030, LP/NG, 3PH, 600 BPH • DELUX 30' Model 7545, LP/NG, 3 PH, 900 BPH

18.4x46” tires & duals, MFWD .......................$99,000 ‘05 JD 7420, MFWD, 467 hrs, cab, air, IVT, tranny, 3pt, ‘14 CIH 260, 605 hrs, MFWD luxury cab, 4 hyd, 3 pt 540/1000 PTO w/ JD 741 self leveling loader, less hitch, 1000 pto., 480x50 duals ....................$118,000 bucket, 18.4x42” tires ....................................$62,000 ‘12 CIH 260, 1784 hrs., Deluxe cab, 19-spd. PS, susp.

‘13 JD 6170R, Cab, IVT trans, MFWD, 859 hrs., w/ H380 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x46 duals ..... front axle, 3 pt., 4 hyd., Hi-Flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50” ......................................................................$123,000 duals, MFWD................................................$110,000 ‘09 NH 6070, Bi-directional, 3543 hrs., cab air, w/NH ‘13 NH T8.300, 801 hrs, MFWD, 4 hyd, 3 pt, 540/1000 84lb loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO...................$62,500 pto., 480x50 tires & duals ............................$109,000

(N) Northwood, IA

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(H) Hollandale, MN

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(OW) Owatonna, MN

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We design, service, install and repair custom grain feed and drying systems

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

COMBINES

‘14 CIH 380 MAG row trac cut, 290 hrs, 4hyd, big pump, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 24” tracks, completely auto guidence equipped, suspended front, 24” belts ....... ‘13 JD 670, 1294 eng/647 sep. hrs., premium cab, ......................................................................$195,000 HID lights, Hitorque VSD, chopper, conturmaster,

'13 JD 4730, 1501 Hrs, 90' Boom .................$139,900

‘12 JD 4830, 880 Hrs, 90’ Boom.................$203,500

Your Sprayer Headquarters (N) ’16 JD R4045, 841 Hrs, Dry Box ........................... $329,000 (OW) ’15 JD R4045, 444 Hrs, 120’ Boom................... $319,500 (OS) ’15 JD R4030, 159 Hrs, 90’ Boom ...................... $265,900 (OW) ’14 JD R4038, 604 Hrs, Dry Box........................ $264,900 (OS) ’15 JD R4030, 149 Hrs, 90’ Boom ...................... $253,000 (OW) ‘14 JD R4038, 403 Hrs, Dry Box........................ $246,900 (N) ’13 JD 4830, 384 Hrs, 90’ Boom .......................... $234,900 (OW) ’13 JD 4830, 1011 Hrs, 100’ Boom ................... $209,900 (OW) ’12 JD 4830, 880 Hrs, 90’ Boom ....................... $203,500 (OW) ’13 JD 4830, 688 Hrs, 90’ Boom ....................... $189,900 (OS) ’15 JD 4630, 271 Hrs, 90’ Boom ........................ $187,900 (OW) ’13 JD 4830, 904 Hrs, 90’ Boom ....................... $184,500 (OW) ’13 JD 4830, 1752 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $179,900 (OW) ’13 JD 4830, 2059 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $179,900 (N) ’09 JD 4930, 1200 Hrs, 120’ Boom ...................... $175,500 (OW) ’12 JD 4830, 1688 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $168,500 (OW) ’12 JD 4730, 676 Hrs, 100’ Boom ..................... $166,900 (OW) ’13 JD 4730, 1714 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $165,900 (OW) ’12 Ag-Chem RG1100, 1680 Hrs ....................... $165,000 (OW) ’12 Case Patriot 3330, 1650 Hrs ....................... $165,000 (OW) ’12 JD 4730, 1855 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $154,900 (OW) ’12 Ag-Chem RG1100, Dry Box ......................... $150,000 (OW) ’13 JD 4630, 736 Hrs, 80’ Boom ....................... $146,900 (OW) ’14 JD 4630, 1578 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $145,900 (OW) ’13 JD 4630, 1082 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $142,900 (OW) ’13 JD 4730, 1501 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $139,900 (H) ’12 JD 4730, 1330 Hrs, 100’ Boom ...................... $139,900 (OW) ’11 Ag-Chem 994, 1768 JHrs, 100’ Boom ......... $134,900 (OW) ’11 CIH Patriot 4420, 3535 Hrs, 120’ Boom ...... $130,000 (OW) ’09 CIH Patriot 4420, 3600 Hrs ......................... $125,900 (OW) ’08 Ag-Chem 1074SS, 2226 Hrs ......................... $94,900 (OW) ’06 JD 4720, 4100 Hrs, 90’ Boom ....................... $84,900 (OW) ’05 CIH SPX4410, 4440 Hrs, 90’ Boom ............... $81,500 (OW) ’06 JD 4920, 6500 Hrs, Dry Box .......................... $65,000 (OW) ’06 Ag-Chem 1074, 4600 Hrs ............................. $59,900

520x42”duals ...............................................$167,000 ‘13 CIH, 380 MAG Row Trac 1178 hrs, luxury cab, full guidance, suspended front, 24” tracks, 120 inch ‘13 JD 660, 1180 eng/892 sep hrs., cm, HID lights, spacing 3 pt, 4 hyd. Hiflow, PTO .................$180,000 high torque USD chopper, 520x38” duals ..$157,500 ‘14 CIH, 340 MAG Row Trac 287 hrs, luxury cab, ‘00 JD 9650TS, 3611 eng./2645 sep. hrs., chopper, suspended frt axle, 18” tracks, 76” spacing, 6 hyd 20.8x38” duals ...............................................$55,000 remotes, 3 pt. 1000 pto, full guidance ........$195,000 ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., rock trap, ‘14 CIH, 310 MAG Row Trac 998 hrs, deluxe cab, chopper, 520x42” duals ...............................$149,000 powershift, 120” spacing, 16” trucks, suspended front axle, 5 hyd valves, hi-flow, complete ‘09 NH CR9060, 2400 eng./1800 sep. hrs., tracker, guidance ......................................................$165,000 chopper, 520x42” duals ................................$72,500

4WD TRACTORS

‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, chaff spreader, 520x42” duals........$52,000

‘14 JD9360R, PTO 480x50, 1950 hrs., power train ‘96 CIH 2188, 4WD, tracker, chopper, bin ext., 3520 warranty 2019 ..............................................$165,000 eng/2546 sep.hrs., 520X 42” tires & duals....$36,000 ‘12 JD 9410R, 1411 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., HID lights, ‘11 Claas Lexior, 740, 1466 eng/899 sep hrs, 4x4 520x46” tires & duals ...................................$169,000 520x42 duals ................................................$109,000 ‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs, powershift, diff lock, HID lights 480x50 tires and duals.................................$128,000

TRUCKS

‘10 JD 9330 1239 hrs, 1000 PTO, 4hyd powershift w/ diff lock, 480x50” tires and duals, 85% .........$155,00 ‘02 Int 4900 DT466, auto 3060p, tandem, 666k, can ‘09 Case IH 385, 3071 hrs., 520x46.................$105,000 have PTO, 15 1/2’ cab to axle .......................$14,500 ‘12 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 15’ body, DLS, ‘02 CIH 425, 3465 hrs., 24-spd. manual, 4 hyd., 710x38” tires & duals .....................................$89,000 Auto ...................................................................$15,900 ‘97 JD 9200, 24sd, PTO, 208-42 duals .............$51,000 ‘12 Pete 587 Cummins, 13 spd, 72” sleeper,

ROW CROP TRACTORS

406k ................................................................$40,000 ‘09 Columbia 120 Day Cab Detroit, 105 gal,

423k ................................................................$29,000 ‘00 JD 8310, cabin, air MFWD, 7760 hrs., powershift, 1000 PTO, 3pt., 4 hyd. valves, front wts., rear wts., ‘96 FL80 Cummins, Allison Auto w/ PTO 4x4, 426x46” rear tires & duals .............................$65,000 88k ..................................................................$26,000 ‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD, 690 hrs., 4 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 ‘09 M2 Cummins, Auto 3000P Tandem w/ PTO gear .....

PTO, HID lights, front wts, fender ..................$99,000 ........................................................................$28,000 ‘08 7230 JD, 24 spd, power quad, 4300 hrs, ‘99 FL50 Dsl, 5 spd w/ crane, hyd air corp, 12 ft. body MFWD.............................................................$55,000 ........................................................................$16,500

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179

Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings www.larsonimplements.com

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

• BEHLEN 380, 1 PH, LP, Heat Reclaim • BEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, Heat Reclaim • BEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, W/Pre-heat

‘04 JD 7320 Cab, MFWD, 16 spd., 741 loader, 6316 ‘05 CIH MX255, 4282 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, I hrs...................................................................$57,000 480x46” duals, front duals .............................$67,000 ‘11 Challenger, MT 575 B, MFWD, 2242 hrs, ML98 ‘03 CIH MX210, 5550 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, loader .............................................................$75,000 4 hyd., 380x46” tires & duals.........................$59,000 ‘94 FH 6640 SLE, MFWD, cab, loader ..............$25,000 ‘13 CIH 290, 1250 hrs, 3PT, PTO, big pump, 480 front

TRACK TRACTORS

(OW) ’13 JD 4730, 1888 Hrs, 90’ Boom ..................... $164,500

• KANSUN 1025 215, 1 PH

‘12 Kubota M110, Cab, MFWD, 240 hrs., w/Kubota ‘13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, LA1953 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO .............$55,000 4 hyd., big pump, 420x46” tires & duals.....$115,000

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FOR SALE: JD 7100 corn 039 soybean planter, 6R30” w/ Tillage Equip insecticide box hyd markers, Dicky John Monitor, in '01 Sunflower 5034 field cult, 22' in very good condition, very good condition, asking $10,500. Contact for $3,975/OBO. 701-403-3360 more information/pictures.

FOR SALE: JD 750 no till 651-248-2003 drill, 15', 7.5” spacing, shedded, good condition. 26 Ft GREAT PLAINS #8326 One Pass Finisher Series 8.

320-239-4103 or 320-287-1285 MANDAKO 46 Ft Land Roller Hyd Floating Hitch FOR SALE: Kinze 3600 Heavy Duty Series. Both 16x31 planter, choice of 2 Like New. 319-347-2349 field ready; Also Kinze 1050 grain cart w/ scale. Call FOR SALE: 18' 520 MF disk, Bill at 712-209-4141 or Jon manual fold, good condi515-578-1014 tion, $2,000. 507-273-1716 FOR SALE: Liquid fertilizer FOR SALE: 40' Noble spring pump off JD 7200 planter, tooth drag, $900. 507-327original equipment with 1948 drive brackets, John Blue pump, used on many JD FOR SALE: 60' Phoenix planters, $1,050/OBO. 507spike, $3,000/OBO. 507-649317-5828 1888 JD 7000 8R planter, corn & FOR SALE: JD 512 disk ripbean meters, dry fert, per 9 tooth, good condition, $7,500. 715-234-1993 $17,000. 612-390-6886

‘10 JD 8270R, 3888 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd.,

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FOR SALE: Fast S/S fertilizer tanks for inside tracks of JD 8000RT tractor, $8,500/OBO. 507-649-1888 or 507-649-1886

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John Deere 30 Ft #726 One All kinds of New & Used WANTED: IH ground driven manure spreaders, 2 or 4 farm equipment – disc chisPass Finisher w/ 5 Bar wheel for parts or working.

Harrow(Good Blades) Real els, field cults, planters, 507-491-1120 Good. MANDAKO 42 Ft soil finishers, cornheads, Land Roller (H.D. Model) feed mills, discs, balers, Like New. 319-347-6676 haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 WANTED: Rock box, 4020 MTNS. SW MN, NW IA. TIGERMATE II DMI 36 Ft 507-370-2149 WANTED: CIH 183, 16R Field Cult w/ Harrow, Real CIH 183 or 1830 cultivator Good. 1000 Gal Top-Air in good condition. Please WANTED: Round bale cutSprayer 60 Ft All Hyd Fold leave a message. (507) 217ter, that fits skid loader. w/ Mon Etc Field Ready, 3129 320-285-5525 $4,500/OBO. 319-347-6138

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'11 Agchem Rogator, Eng TopAir 1100 sprayer, new Raven SCS 440 monitoring hrs 861, '11 RG1396 CAT Csystem & liq control valves, 9, 311 EHP Rexroth Hydro 60' boom; hyd driven trans Mich 380/90R46 F85%, pump, 1100 gal tank w/ 200 Viper Pro Controller SS gal rinse tank. Good to exc.

Tank, 1300 gal 120' Boom, cond, $8,800. 507-380-6001 7 section shutoffs Chemical Educator 20" spacing on Center, Foam markers Wanted 042 Raven Smartrax Raven ACC Boom Norac Auto Hgt, WANTED: Cash paid for an3" High Cap Pump, 2" & 3" tique Harley Davidson, InFlow Meters, Multiflier dry dian or other motorcycles box, Set up for liquid or dry and related parts from 1900 fert. $249,900. Call or text thru 1970. Any condition.

605-595-2408 Midwest collector will pick up anywhere. Phone 309645-4623 2001 1254 AgChem Rogator, 1200 gal tank, 90' boom, 20” WANTED: JD 1755 vacuum spacing, Raven SCS 661 6 row dry fertilizer planter, controller, air ride, foamer, NewerJD chopper, 6 row; always farmer owned, 2163 (2) 3 ft yellow Angle Iron hrs 19,270 miles, $40,000. extension drag wings. 507507-327-1948 720-1186 Feed Seed Hay

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Cleaned Buckwheat Seed. WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-235Call or text 715-323-5139 2664 FOR SALE: Transitional organic feed, wheat, barley & Cattle 056 corn. 320-292-0098 Open pollinated seed corn FOR SALE OR LEASE outproduces hybrids for REGISTERED BLACK silage, $67/Bu + shipping.

ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & 217-857-3377 yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & SEED CORN SALE! Yield balance performance. Al leading conventional hysired. In herd improvement brids just $127. RR/GT, program. J.W. Riverview Double Stack & Triple Angus Farm Glencoe, MN Stack corns available. Com55336 Conklin Dealer 320bine with “KLEENACRES” 864-4625 solutions program & save $100 to $150 per acre input costs. Free catalog: 320FOR SALE: Performance 237-7667 or tested Charolais & Red WWW.KLEENACRES.COM Angus bulls, complete Western Hay & Straw perf. info, scan data, ferIn large squares or round tility tested & guaranbales by the semi load. Proteed, volume discounts tein 18-26%, RFV up to-200. avail, delivery avail, Also avail. small square backed by 54 yrs of seedWestern Straw Smikrud stock production. WakeGalesville, WI 608-582-2143 field Farms, New Richor 608-484-0916 cell land, MN, call Kyle 507(Over 23 years in the Hay 402-4640 Business)

ALFALFA, MIXED hay, grass hay, & feed grade wheat straw.

Medium squares or round bales. Delivery available. LeRoy Ose, call or text: 218-689Livestock 6675

Broyhill Sprayer 1000 gal 12.4x38 tires, Demco ax 60' fold booms, hyd pump, 054 FOR SALE: Polled Hereford Raven 450 Triple nozzles, bulls, yearlings & 2 yr olds, $6,200. (507) 213-4763 FOR SALE: Cert. Faller FOR SALE: Black Angus Also Baldy replacement wheat seed, 97% germ, bulls also Hamp, York, & heifers. Photos & more info 99.99 purity, 64lbs; regisHamp/Duroc boars & gilts. jonesfarmsherefords.com at FOR SALE: '95 Mono Van tered & certified lacey bar320-598-3790 Le Sueur. 507-317-5596 Trailer, 53'-102” air ride, 2 ley, 98% germ, 54lb; comcurb side doors, 3-1500 gal mon morton oats, 98% Dairy 055 poly tanks, mixing cone, 2” germ, 41lb, no wild oats, no FOR SALE: Registered Briggs & Stratton pump, rain, exceptional seed. Den- FOR SALE: Parlor & free yearing polled Hereford $11,000. 507-327-1948 nis Bina 701-593-6168 or 701stall cows, just fresh for bulls for sale, shots, semen 331-1344 springing cows & heifers. tested, halter broke, delivFrom herd over 30000 milk. ery available. Klages Here1150 fat. 996 protein. SEC is fords, Ortonville, MN 320140,000. Closed herd. Eau 273-2163 Galle, Steve Weinzirl (715) 495-1984

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Tim King. Photos by Jan King.

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History meets art

he Otter Tail County Historical Society’s museum is an absolutely mustsee for anyone who has a little time on their hands and is near Fergus Falls in west central Minnesota.

You’ll find their unpretentious onestory building at 1110 Lincoln Ave. W., just west of the historic downtown. But don’t let the plain facade fool you. The spacious interior is packed with exhibits — ranging from the Stone Age to the Space Age — that are attractive, entertaining, thought provoking, and educational.

We were at the museum at the invitation of the staff to view the museum’s permanent exhibit: “Agriculture, From Seed to Harvest: 1865-1945.”

But we also took a look at a traveling exhibit of astronaut Karen Nyberg’s spectacular photos from space, an extensive but temporary exhibit on World War I, and a permanent exhibit on a small town main street circa. 1890. A visitor to the museum could, like us, breeze through the exhibits in an hour and be entertained. Or they could spend hours studying each of them and be enlightened.

The same is true for the extensive agricultural exhibit. The diorama of the life-size paper mache horse and reaping crew is a centerpiece of the exhibit and in many ways typical. It is visually stunning and at the same time rich in detail.

“We had an artist design many of our exhibits,” Missy Hermes, the museum’s education coordinator, said. The apparent hand-in-hand relationship between artist and historian is made clear when a visitor takes a minute to

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review the explanatory booklet in front of the exhibit. Another important component to county museums across Minnesota is on display here as well.

“There are thousands of stems of wheat in the field,” Missy said.

“Volunteers glued each one of them in place. Volunteers are really important to the museum.”

Another signature display in the agricultural exhibit is the wooden threshing machine — along with another explanatory booklet. There’s also a barnyard with a wooden silo, a paper mache sow nursing piglets, a detailed display of different styles of barbed wire, and a woman milking a cow by hand. Within all the exhibits are the small details, tools and artifacts of daily farm life, including sound effects from chickens, a hand saw, and a cow mooing. There’s more and we encourage you to see it and learn from it. If you’re not in Fergus Falls, visit and support your own county historical society soon. v