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Service dogs aid in diabetic detection Sending hay to fire-stricken Kansas The challenge of farm life for married couples Leatherwork helps Iowa man help others

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Welcome to our annual rural health 24 million people will go without health issue. insurance; 15 to 20 percent higher premiums in 2018 and 2019; 10 percent lower According to the U.S. Census, the averpremiums by 2026; $337 billion reduction age age of farmers is 58 years old. With on federal deficit budgets. age comes more injuries and ailments. Some of the savings comes at the That’s one reason why Bill Gross, expense of Medicaid, which covers poor founder of Farm Rescue, started a nonpeople. By 2026, Medicaid will cover 14 profit that provides haying, planting and million fewer people and federal Medicaid harvest assistant to farmers who have LAND MINDS spending would be 25 percent lower. experienced a medical illness, injury or Republicans and Democrats alike are conBy Marie Wood natural disaster. Read more about Farm cerned that people with the greatest need Rescue in this issue. for health insurance will be left Our issue also features a story on behind. diabetic service dogs that can smell Farmers and rural Trump voters drops in blood sugar and alert their have the most to lose in this plan. Tax credits based owners. The Land Correspondent Renae B. Vander on income and age benefit young, healthy people at Schaaf talked to two families in Inwood, Iowa, and the expense of older people. Remember, the average Dakota Dunes, S.D. Both families have chosen to get age of farmers is 58. Older people in rural areas will a service dog from Diabetic Alert Dogs of America. pay the most, according to NBC News, because The coolest part is the families are originally from Orange City, Iowa, and have reconnected since their rural communities tend to have fewer insurers, less competition and higher rates. two young daughters, Emily and Markiyah, were diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. The CBO analysis shows that come 2026, a 64-year-old earning $26,500 will have a policy costStaff Writer Dick Hagen reports on farm marriaging $19,500, receive a tax credit of $4,900 and still es and the need for rural mental health professionhave to pay a premium of $14,600. A single 21-yearals that can address the issues farm couples face – namely juggling off-farm jobs and working together old earning the same would get a policy for $5,100, receive a tax credit of $3,400 and pay only $1,450. on the farm. Now add a tough farm economy and you have a perfect storm. The good news is that the ACHA is negotiable at this point. And good people are joining together to Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Dayton is urging legislahelp each other in times of medical need be it a tors to allow everyone who purchases their insurfarm accident or a diabetes diagnosis. ance in the individual marketplace to buy into MinnesotaCare. According to Minnesota Agriculture Still, America needs a health care system that Commissioner Dave Frederickson, allowing farm works in sickness and in health. families to buy into MinnesotaCare is a smart deciMarie Wood is the associate editor of The Land. sion and an opportunity to reduce costs. She may be reached at mwood@TheLandOnline.com. All eyes are on the American Health Care Act, the v Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, better known as ObamaCare. You’ve heard the numbers released by the Congressional Budget Office:

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Big salaries, big loans, big questions on AgStar merger If you want to get the attention of the $240-billion Farm Credit System (FCS), just mention the $725-million loan CoBank, a System lender, made to Verizon in 2013 to help finance Verizon’s $130-billion buyout of Vodafone, a European telecommunications giant. The far-from-the-farm loan incensed commercial bankers, the System’s largest competitors, who howled to Congress about CoBank’s outrageous

“mission creep.” It was, said one, a “clear breach of FCS lending authority and misuse of the taxpayerbacked GSE’s” — government sponsored enterprise —“implicit subsidies.” Congress, caught napping, held a few scolding hearings and then went back to sleep. The FCS’s watchdog, the Farm Credit Administration, who approved the loan, promised to reexamine it. Right.

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Bosses at the System’s 80-or-so lending associations around the United States, however, saw the inaction as a green light to grow more, merge more, and make even more questionable loans. One of those mergers — FARM & FOOD FILE that of AgStar Financial By Alan Guebert Services with two other FCS lenders, Badgerland Financial and 1st Farm Credit Services — was reviewed here two weeks ago. In that review, it was noted that the merged lender, to be called Compeer Financial, would be an $18.5-billion loan juggernaut from east of St. Louis to north of St. Paul. Last week, the associations sent financial documents to their borrower-clients explaining the pending deal. (In a hasty vote, signed mail-in ballots are due April 6. To pass, the deal must be approved by a majority of voters in each association.) Interestingly, the analysis shows AgStar’s balance sheet getting a small boost from the better-capitalized Badgerland and 1st Farm Credit. It also suggests AgStar’s borrowers pay higher interest rates than borrowers of the other two lenders. Do these differences mean Badgerland and 1St Farm Credit borrowers are in for an interest rate surprise after the merger? The disclosure documents don’t say. They do show AgStar, the biggest lender of the three, as the force behind the deal: Six of Compeer’s 10 senior managers will be AgStar alums and former AgStar members will occupy at least six, possibly seven, seats on Compeer’s 17-member board.

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That also means AgStar’s lending subsidiaries — two of which are called Agri-Access and Capital Markets — will likely continue to write loans both inside and outside their System designated areas. For example, explains AgStar’s website, AgriAccess “focuses primarily on purchasing participations in agricultural real estate loans, rural home loans and leases on a wholesale basis” from offices in Iowa, California, and Idaho. That nationwide push infuriates commercial ag lenders who see System subsidiaries like AgriAccess as unregulated competitors that undercut local and regional banks because System lenders can access credit markets more cheaply through their quasi-government, or GSE, status. That GSE advantage, combined with creative rule-bending and ballooning size, allowed AgStar to report that 46 percent of its 2015 “loan volume” originated outside its System-defined MinnesotaWisconsin area. Commercial banks point to numbers like that to See GUEBERT, pg. 5

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willing to do either. As such, System lenders continue to grow, merge, and confirm the System has pushed its presmake whale-sized loans like the ence far beyond anything envisioned by Verizon one. Congress. They say Congress should The Farm and Food File is published either update the System’s charter to weekly. Past columns, events and conallow such moves or enforce current tact information are posted at www. rules to better regulate the System. farmandfoodfile.com. v No one at any legislative level seems

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in this case, buys their bacon.) Then, to add insult to injury, in the factory farming article I read that there is a bill in the legislature that would raise the amount from 1,000 animal units to 2,000 animal units before a mandatory environmental assessment worksheet is needed. (If my source is correct, pigs 55 pounds and under at 900 animal units uses a conversion factor of .05 which equals 18,000 animals.) Contact your legislators and oppose this increase and also require well monitoring on water used. It used to be that in our county, that when a confine-

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hauling animals and product in and out from these places? I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that livestock trailers travel down a road at 4 a.m. in the morning with a road posted at 5 ton. On top of that, these CAFOs and barns get what can amount to as much as a 50 percent tax break on their buildings just because that portion of the building is considered a manure storage facility. (Primary statutory reference 272:02, subdivisions 23 and 28) So not only does that put them at a distinct tax advantage, this keeps them from paying their fair share for the damage they do to the roads. This puts the rest of us at a distinct disadvantage, because we have to pay taxes on any roof or floors we may have on other buildings, plus make up the difference for road damage. This puts more money in their pockets to buy more land and put up more buildings which only keeps compounding the problem. This issue was brought up at a meeting with local legislators, but none of them were willing to do anything about it. (You have to wonder who butters their bread — or

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To the Editor: Yes, the term does offend Southern Minnesota farmers, as was stated in your March 10 factory farming article (“Factory farming debate heats up at panel event”) and I am one of them. It should be called just factories or corporate greed. Just because there are animals in them, does that automatically qualify it as farming? How many are enough? Should we pollute our land and drain our water resources just to ship a product to a foreign country? What happens if a neighbor’s well goes dry that is next to one of these factories? Are they going to be liable? Also, no one talks about the antibiotics that are used on these animals. Is it getting into the soil and showing up in another crop, or is it leaching down into the groundwater along with other contaminates from the manure? I have read that there are 8.3 million hogs raised in Minnesota and this is just hogs. It doesn’t take into account the other CAFOs (Confined Animal Feeding Operations). Also, why isn’t there any attention given to the roads that are destroyed

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Letter: Strong markets needed to keep farms operating To the Editor: In early February, I came upon an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal. It said the total number of farms in America will soon be under 2 million. That’s important, because we haven’t seen that number since the Louisiana Purchase in the mid-1800s, the writers said. The article detailed America’s shrinking role in global grain markets. That, coupled with a strong dollar and higher seed costs, are driving producers out of business, the piece said. In fact, planted wheat acres have fallen to the lowest number in a century. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers’ income will drop 9 percent this year, the fourth straight year of declines. At a time when the cyclical farm economy is showing its downside, having as much market access as possible grows in importance. Our grain producer members, whatever the crop, are operating their businesses in a global market. Tools like crop insurance, the ability to market together, manage risk and operate in an agriculture climate friendly to producers will be key as the next farm bill is developed. At National Farmers national convention in Springfield, Mo., at the end of January, I spoke about agricultural prices in several sectors falling below farmers’ production costs last year. In fact, 1,400 loads of milk were disposed of in the Northeast and Mideast dairy regions because there

For producers, remaining financially stable means a combination of things. As marketers, at National Farmers, we suggest marketing together and using wasn’t access to a stable market. In the first eight risk management tools, whether you’re in the dairy, months of 2016, the amount tallied up to 43 million grain or livestock sector. Still, market access gallons of milk that was used in feed or disposed of remains a concern for many farmers. on farms. In the beef sector, when Tyson announced it was Dairy producers are seemingly at the mercy of the no longer processing industry climate, because of consolidation and plant Holsteins, a price decline quickly occurred — $30 closures. And many of these processing plants who live in the cash market, $45 in-the-meat regionally on closed facilities had been good partners that we a cash basis. Dairy beef is an important part of beef appreciated. At National Farmers, we understand the need for healthy finances on the buy side of the supply in the United States, and we stand behind our marketing equation, as well. There’s a balance, to be cattlemen who feed and finish Holstein steers. sure. I’m happy to say that our Livestock Division is continuing to work for producers’ benefit as they Wisconsin Farmers Union in December released talk with Holstein processors to define our contract the results of its Wisconsin survey of every dairy details and develop new partnerships. All of us in producer in the state. Sixty-three percent of the the cattle industry want to assist all cattlemen. more than 1,000 respondents said they lost money Right now, it’s the Holstein producer who is facing a based on cost of production and prices received. Of challenge, and we’re working to solve this market those dairy producers, 765 said they had signed up for the Margin Protection Program. So, the solution access concern. isn’t in this particular program. We’re proud to serve American farmers. Together, many organizations and companies, in an agriculMilk producers are dealing with only a 3 percent ture-friendly setting, will be part of making 2017 a surplus, which has created a 40 percent price drop. better year for American grain, livestock and dairy For farmers, that doesn’t seem commensurate. At producers. National Farmers, we are actively pursuing new partnerships to address the situation in the Paul Riniker Northeast. And we’re proposing a two-tier dairy Vice President price structure, a growth management program. See National Farmers Cattleman www.nfo.org/files/pdf/Dairy-Policy-Proposal.pdf. Greeley, Iowa

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Letter: Bill would pave way for more, larger factory farms To the Editor: In rural Minnesota, we know farmers are facing record low prices and our communities are suffering because of that. Legislators should be working to figure out how to help family farmers get through these tough times. Instead, I see bills designed to help the biggest corporate-backed operations get bigger and take away the rights of neighbors. In Minnesota, factory farms over 1,000 animal units have to do (an) environmental review before they are built. Senate File 1016 by Sen. Weber, R-Luverne, and House File 1456 by Rep. Swedzinski, R-Marshall, proposes to double this

to 2,000 animal units! One thousand animal units is the very largest sized feedlots in Minnesota and is equal to 3,333 hogs, 714 dairy cows, 1,000 steer or 200,000 chickens. One thousand units is so large that last year only nine proposed factory farms had to do environmental review before being built. Environmental review is extremely important because it evaluates the potential harm, before a project is built to see if it can be minimized. It also means neighbors get to know what is being proposed and get a chance to comment on it before permits are issued and construction begins. If you are going to store millions of gallons of raw liquid

manure in one place you should be required to do it right. That means doing an environmental review. If this bills passes, the factory farms that are 900 animal units now can double in size without doing environmental review. Senate File 1016 by Sen. Weber and House File 1456 by Rep. Swedzinski are about helping the very largest factory farms, at the expense of rural communities. That’s wrong! Let your legislators know today that they should oppose this bill to keep family farms and rural Minnesota strong. Brad Trom Blooming Prairie, Minn.

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Letter: Buffer Law harmful to Minnesota ecosystems directly into ditches and lakes. Phosphate residue from fertilizer is frozen in tilled soil, so the buffer strips do nothing but damage in the spring. Another destructive part of this law is the language that requires protective berms along the perimeter of a field to be leveled and perennial vegetation planted. Spring rains and flooding in the flat areas, like the Red River Valley, will carry particulate phosphate as well as dissolved phosphate into ditches which ends up in rivers and lakes. Phosphate contamination in these areas will increase exponentially. This effect will snowball because farmers will need to replace the phosphates lost

by runoff with additional fertilizer. There have been several studies describing the problem with buffer strips increasing phosphate runoff. These studies include, “Soluble Phosphorus Losses in Spring Snowmelt Runoff in the Northern Great Plains” by Don Flaten, “Evaluating the potential contribution of vegetation as a nutrient source in snowmelt runoff” by Jane Elliott, and “Phosphorus: Transport to and availability in surface waters” by the University of Minnesota. Buffer strips reduce phosphate runoff in highly erodible cropland where a combination of steep slopes and light

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soil is farmed, such as the Minnesota River valley, where buffers were implemented decades ago. During erosion, phosphate is carried with the eroded soil as a solid. The overwhelming majority of the cropland in Minnesota does not fall into this category. Farmers have been actively employing technologies to minimize fertilization and nutrient loss. Precision satellite location of fertilizer application as well as conservation tillage practices to retain phosphate are two. Once destruction to these ecosystems occurs, repair will be difficult. Mike Van Horn Wendell, Minn.

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To the Editor: The implementation of a new law will damage ecosystems in Minnesota by elevating phosphate levels in Minnesota waters. Phosphate has been identified as the most important cropland nutrient to prevent from reaching streams and lakes. High phosphate levels cause algae blooms which deplete oxygen from streams and lakes and cause fish kills. The new law is known as the buffer strip law (MN statute 103f.48), which requires up to 50 feet of perennial vegetation between cropland and ditches or lakes. As this vegetation decays, it creates phosphates. Snowmelt dissolves this phosphate, and carries it

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Farm Rescue sends volunteers to plant, harvest By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor In June 2014, John Dubbels, who farms near Fergus Falls, Minn., was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood and bone marrow cancer. He had just turned 60. Treatment required chemotherapy followed by a bone marrow stem cell transplant in October. With his wife, Sheree, He stayed in Rochester, near Mayo Clinic, for 100 days of treatment and monitoring. Be the Match found Dubbels a donor in Europe.

Dubbels farms with his brother who works full time. Together they do all the harvesting. “We weren’t sure what to do and what was going to happen,” said Dubbels. A neighbor contacted Farm Rescue and told them the Dubbels could use some help. Farm Rescue, in Horace, N.D., provides planting, harvesting and haying assistance to farm families that have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. The Dubbels were approved for assistance.

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“About half of the cases we help are referrals from other people. A lot of rural folk are independent and hard workers and they don’t want to ask for help,” said Bill Gross, Farm Rescue founder. Gross called Dubbels to tell him Farm Rescue would take care of his corn harvest and that their farm would be the organization’s 300th rescue. “It was a big wow. My prayers were answered I guess,” said Dubbels. Farm Rescue combined their corn the first week of November. Volunteers traveled from as far away as Arizona and Farm Rescue brought in a big

combine and a couple of semis. The Dubbels provided an additional semi and grain cart. Dubbels is still farming today with his brother and a hired hand that helped with harvest in 2014. While he is cancer-free, he is at a higher risk to get cancer again. “You don’t want to dwell on that,” he said. “You just gotta go on, I guess.” Founder Bill Gross is the UPS pilot who founded Farm Rescue. He planted the first seed of Farm Rescue on April 11, 2006, at the farm of Matt and Laura Beil near LeFor, N.D. A month earlier, Matt Beil, 32 years old, lost his hand in a grain auger accident. They had two small children at the time. Gross began his mission with a handful of volunteers and some sponsored equipment. Today, Farm Rescue has 1,000 volunteers from across the nation. They serve North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Montana. “There are a lot of good-hearted people that have come forward to help us out,” said Gross. In 2006, Farm Rescue helped 10 farm families. In 2016, a four-person staff mobilized hundreds of volunteers and equipment to help 60 farm families – roughly 400 farm families in a decade. Farm Rescue brings in big equipment – tractors, balers, air seeders, combines and planters – and volunteers work day and night. For the first See FARM RESCUE, pg. 9

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Robert Stoltman worked a corn harvest near Spencer, Iowa, in the fall of 2012. The farmer was recovering from heart surgery. Henry “Skip” and Bonnie Henton, of Truman, Minn., also joined Farm Rescue. Henton, a semi-retired farmer and truck driver, saw Farm Rescue billboards and learned volunteers with commercial driver’s licenses were

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he loves being a pilot, Gross still owns farmland today. Volunteers As a volunteer, Robert Stoltman planted roughly 1,400 acres of corn and soybeans and harvested 500 acres of corn over 20 days on seven different farms in 2014 alone. Stoltman, owns and operates Stoltman Insurance and Investments agency in Rice, Minn., and Robert Stoltman also has a crop farm. Growing up on a farm, he always wanted to operate the large machinery. “Within short order, I was running it and doing things that were very helpful,” said Stoltman. Stoltman takes time off from his business to work for several days in western Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas. On pheasant opener 2014, he harvested corn near Conde, S.D. The farmer had one arm in a sling and traveled 30 miles to Aberdeen, S.D., every day for a four hour antibiotic treatment for a shoulder infection. Stoltman drove the farmer’s combine for five days, mostly from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The crew included a volunteer truck driver from Illinois and a hired hand. Neighbors helped too. After daily treatments, the farmer would drive the semi with his free hand. In five days, they pulled out 80 semi-loads of corn with one machine and three trucks. The farmer told Stoltman, “You can come out any day and help me out.” “We just cried on each other’s shoulders a little bit,” said Stoltman. “That’s what we were there for, to help him out just for that short term.”

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FARM RESCUE, from pg. 8 five years, Gross drove equipment. “We may plant one farm in 24 hours, what would take one farmer two to three weeks to get done,” said Gross. “They are just amazed. Families must apply for assistance and the board reviews each application. “We like to help the small to medium true family farm,” said Gross. “We are just trying to help your family farms maintain their livelihood when they are stricken by injury, medical illness or natural disaster.” Gross also started the Farm Rescue Foundation, in part to help farm families after Farm Rescue has left. When a farmer loses a limb or is paralyzed, the foundation pays for equipment to help them keep farming. For instance, a lift can make it possible for a paralyzed farmer to get in the tractor. The foundation does not provide prosthesis. “We pay for those things so those farm families can still have productive, fulfilling lives and maintain their livelihood,” said Gross. Gross grew up on a 5,000 head cattle farm near Cleveland, N.D., the youngest of five children. Over the years, Gross watched neighbors helping neighbors, but there were fewer family farms and not as many children staying on the farm. He also knew that farmers were getting older so more illnesses and injuries were likely. “My heart never left the rural farming community,” said Gross. In retirement, Gross planned to buy a John Deere tractor and be a random Good Samaritan. He would start at one end of the state and pull into a different farmstead every morning to help out. “I wanted to return to my roots,” said Gross. A friend asked: “Why wait for retirement?” He suggested screening and identifying farmers in crisis. The result was Farm Rescue. Gross is most proud of the long term rewards for farm families. “It makes it more likely for future generations to continue. That’s near and dear to my heart because I wasn’t able to continue,” said Gross. Gross’ parents had financial challenges in the 1980s and told him to go to college and get off the farm. While

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Diabetic’s best friend can smell blood sugar level By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF directly to the Sanford Hospital where they spent The Land Correspondent three days learning the ins and outs of type 1. INWOOD, Iowa — Diabetes type 1 is often “Our stay was shortened because we already called juvenile diabetes because it is usually knew quite a bit about diabetes,” said Jody, “as diagnosed in children or young adults. Genetic my husband has been living with it since he was makeup also seems to a contributing factor. 16. Still, it was a very emotional time.” Such was the case for two young girls, Markiyah Emily started using a pump within a year of Emmelkamp from Dakota Dunes, S.D., and Emily being diagnosed. The pump was chosen to better Van Regenmorter of rural Inwood, Iowa. prevent lows by suspending insulin delivery when needed, and being able to administer less Emmelkamp’s grandfather, Ken Van Gorp, was needle pokes in a day. Chad also started using an diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when in his thirinsulin pump at the same time. ties. He lost 20 pounds in less than two weeks and was extremely thirsty. When Van Gorp noticed his Although the pump automatically checks eyes were so blurry that he could not read the Emily’s blood sugar at night, the family knows roads signs, he went to the doctor immediately. from experience that it doesn’t always work. One night she was in a deep sleep and didn’t awaken “He was a farmer and did custom welding for to hear the monitor’s beeping alerts. Chad went other farmers,” said Kelli Hendricks, in to check. When he woke her up, because of her Emmelkamp’s mother and Van Gorp’s daughter. low blood sugar level, she went into convulsions. “Because he was alone a good part of the time, I The ambulance needed to be called. was always pestering him to get a dog that is trained to detect changes in blood sugar in peoEmily has not let the diabetes interfere with ple. He said he didn’t need one.” her life. She is often working alone, actively involved in the family’s farrow-to-finish operaFor Emmelkemp, the onset of diabetes was Photo by Renae Vander Schaaf tion. When there is field work to be done, she can more dramatic. She had a busy few days of rock climbing and volleyball. On Feb. 19, 2016, she Pictured with Pawpi the service dog are (left to right): Kelli Hen- be depended on to get the job done. dricks, Markiyah Emmelkamp, Emily Van Regenmorter and Jody woke up with a horrible side ache and acute vomThe Van Regenmorters, knowing they cannot Van Regenmorter. iting which worsened. always be there monitoring their daughter, decided to look into a dog for diabetics. “I first thought it was her appendix as my father had but a strep infection kept the family there longer. his burst not so long ago,” said Hendricks. “So I called n Ken and Carol Van Gorp made the 75-mile trip to my dad to see what side his scar was on. But when I got Sioux Falls every day to see their granddaughter. The Hendricks and Van Regenmorters chose her to the clinic, we found her blood sugar was 473.” The first thing Ken said was, “You are going to get a Diabetic Alert Dogs of America because they only The American Diabetes Association recommends a dog, right?” train dogs for diabetics. The dogs are trained to fasting plasma glucose level of 70–130 mg/dL (millidetect low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high n grams of glucose per deciliter of blood) and after blood sugar (hyperglycemia) levels through scent. It Emily Van Regenmorter has been living with dia- takes six to eight months to properly train a dog. meals less than 180 mg/dL. betes since she was 5 years old. The family was on a As Emmelkemp began to lose consciousness, her camping trip when her parents, Chad and Jody, “It costs $15,000 for a dog,” said Hendricks. “It is condition worsened into a medical emergency and noticed her frequent trips to the bathroom. not covered by insurance.” she was transported by ambulance to the Sanford Fundraisers were begun for Emmelkamp. A neighbor “My first thought was that she had simply had too Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., where the boy, who also has type 1 diabetes, opened a lemonade much water and juice that day. It was hot 100-degree diabetes diagnosis was confirmed. weather and we kept pushing the fluids to stay hydrat- stand. His good will garnered the attention of a local There is an automatic five-day stay for the family ed,” said Jody. “But my husband thought differently.” news station which made Emmelkamp’s need public. at the hospital as they learn how to live with diabeThen, on June 28, 2016, Ken Van Gorp was out with Once home, they had her blood checked for its sugar tes. Because Hendricks has a nutritional backhis ATV pulling a spray trailer, spraying weeds on his ground, they were expecting to be released earlier, level. It tested dangerously high at 500 mg/dL. The Van Regenmorters called the clinic and were sent See SERVICE DOG, pg. 11

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tion. He alerts Emmelkemp, even if it may be Emily or her father Chad. So there was plenty of needle poking happening. When his diagnosis was correct, he was rewarded with a bacon-flavored treat. Pawpi takes a nap two hours prior to Emmelkemp’s bedtime. This is to prevent the dog from going into a deep sleep and thus not noticing her blood sugar changes. The dog sleeps on a pillow on the floor near her bed, so that she doesn’t become accustomed to having the dog in bed. Pawpi was introduced at Emmelkemp’s school where students were discouraged from petting him. A diabetes diagnosis is a life-changer for any family. “It is so comforting to have found the Van Regenmorters back after almost 20 years,” said Hendricks. “God has amazing ways to get us through the hard times and this was definitely one of them!” The time the families spent together at the Van Regenmorter farm was a time of fun and learning. Hendricks laughed at how she grew up on a farm with sheep and pigs, and now it was her children wanting to go out to see the farm animals with Emily, just as visitors to her family’s farm did when they came out. “God can bring together so much,” said Van Regenmorter. “Truly a blessing to walk with others through these crazy parts of life!” v

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farm. He lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over —pinning him underneath. He died from his injuries. His widow, Carol, knew how important it was to Van Gorp to have this dog for their granddaughter. She chose to have the memorial money from his funeral used toward the purchase of a Diabetic Alert Dog. The Van Regenmorters are fundraising as well. Emily has taken some of her savings and made up bracelets to draw attention to her need. n Once an application form is filled out, the applicants can put down their choices for a dog. “It’s an extensive questionnaire you fill out,” said Hendricks. “They ask all kinds of questions about personality, lifestyle and habits. They match the dog to your needs.” Both Emmelkemp and Emily requested female dogs. The girls were offered male dogs and they accepted the change. If this hadn’t been agreeable, the search would have continued. Emmelkemp’s dog is a Labradoodle, a mix of an English Labrador and poodle. She named him Pawpi, a combination of puppy and Papa — her name for Grandpa Van Gorp. Emily had been busy choosing a girl’s name for her dog. So when the news came that she would be getting a male dog, she didn’t have a name picked out.

The Black Labrador had been given the name of Ruger. Since she is a skilled sportswoman and Ruger is the name of a gun manufacturer, the name was an immediate hit. Ruger will arrive later this spring. n Strangely enough, both moms, Kelli Hendricks and Jody Van Regenmorter, grew up in Orange City, Iowa. Hendricks was best friends with Jody’s younger sister. So their families knew each other before their children developed type 1 diabetes. After Ken Van Gorp’s funeral, their mothers Carol Van Gorp and Karen Jeltema bumped into each other at the grocery store. They visited for some time about diabetic service dogs. Afterwards, both mothers contacted their daughters encouraging them to get together and learn from each other. That first meeting took place on Feb. 25 at the Van Regenmorter farm, despite several inches of new snow. The visit gave the families time to talk about living with type 1 diabetes and a diabetic service dog. Pawpi had arrived on Dec. 20, 2016. A handler came with the dog to help the family learn how to care for the dog. The handler stays for two days. Christmas vacation was about ready to start, giving Emmelkemp time to bond with Pawpi. The day of the visit, Pawpi was a bit confused, said Hendricks, as there were three diabetics in the house. From their scent, Pawpi is able to tell their condi-

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“But the problem is getting the powers-that-be to understand that there is a difference between farm and non-farm living. If you assume you ‘get it,’ then you really aren’t listening. And if you aren’t listening nothing gets accomplished,” he said. Who might be that third party to help farm couples? “You need to think through who are your really true and reliable friends. If you can feel comfortable discussing your own marriage difficulties with another couple that might be a start,” he said. “The key is simply to be willing to do some serious listening from each other with this third party being the moderator. It’s best to start by talking about the small things first.” Ministers are often that logical third party, noted Matthews. “Ministers are very helpful as long as your issues are not directly farm-related. But don’t expect your minister to be tuned into the challenges and complexities of modern day farming. He/she can guide the talk, but likely won’t be offering advice on husband/wife differences about the farming business. Often therapists at hospitals get involved, but they too may not be giving good farm decision-making advice because the farm business is too complex. And if that gap exists, such a therapist might be doing more harm than good,” he said. For many couples, it’s not easy to have these conversations. “Sharing your thoughts can almost be embarrassing. Yet that door opener is often the start to better conversation. And don’t think about keeping score. It’s not a matter of deciding the winner and the loser. If so, there absolutely will be no winners,” he said. Couples need to learn to listen as well as share. “Talking is good. But who is doing the serious listening? You don’t have to be right to disagree. As long as you respect each other, differences don’t need to divide couples,” Matthews said. Complex Agriculture is constantly changing and farming is more complex today. “When everything was going really well in terms of farm profitability, there were different issues. And think back more years. When you walked into a rural restaurant, what were farmers talking? Weather, weather, weather because they didn’t know Bolivia existed; or that there was corn in Argentina and soybeans in Brazil; or that exports were sustaining American agriculture,” he said. “Today, sure weather is still talked, but now there are so many other things impacting agriculture and they talk those issues, particularly as it relates to what government is doing to assist, or get in the way of their farming.” Ted Matthews spoke at the Women in Ag Network Conference in Willmar on Feb. 16. v

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — When asked how he fertilizes his vineyard, Ray Winter, veteran Waseca county vineyard master, responded, “It all depends on your soil test.” Winter was once a corn and soybean farmer and knows a thing or two about soil nutrients. Growing grapes grabbed his attention about 18 years back. Fortunately, his wife Lisa also got the fever. Their vineyard is now 14-plus acres. Their son Tom is principal caretaker of roughly 8,600 vines made up of 15-18 varieties. Tom also handles the shipping of root stock. Winterhaven root stocks do some traveling. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas are the primary sales areas; but they market into virtually every state east of the Rocky Mountains. “We’ve even shipped root stock to Alaska,” Winter said. Daughter Angie learned wine making skills working in a New York winery and proudly wears the title of enologist at the Indian Island Winery. Built on a site used by Native Americans as a summer hunting camp, Indian Island Winery today provides indoor sit-down facilities for groups of up to 150 people. Indian Island offers catered foods paired with a choice of a dozen award-winning wines produced from the Winterhaven Vineyard. The winery, vineyard and nursery are a total family operation. Once harvest

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Frontenac Gris yields three to five ton per acre WINTER, from pg. 13 Q: What excited you about getting into grapes and out of corn and soybeans? Winter: It’s nicer being able to control the price of our production before we harvest. With corn and soybeans, you simply got paid what the market was doing on that particular day. Q: You have a dozen different varieties. Do you see genetic differences in productivity? Winter: Every grape variety is different just like every variety of seed corn is different. They all bring something different to the table when you’re harvesting them and when you’re making wine. Each has its particular strength and weakness. Q: Thanks to the weather, 2016 was a challenging year for corn and soybean farmers. Did you see

the same for your vineyard? Q: The rush into new vineyard plantings has now conWinter: Absolutely. That May siderably slowed. Is there still frost combined with our early good market demand for root spring affected the budding and stock? leafing of the vines. We had some damage out there. Our vines Winter: The trend today seems to weren’t killed. We just had a poorbe expansion of existing vineyards, er yielding crop. It seems like the so growing and selling root stock is last few years weather has been still a good business. Itasca, the very inconsistent and likewise our new release from the University of grape yields. Minnesota, is already a good seller. This grape has excellent disease Q: Frontenac Gris continues resistance and cold hardiness. as your top-yielding variety? Itasca has nice chemistry of low Winter: Yes, production runs acidity and high sugar for making anywhere from 3 ton to 5 ton per drier white wines. We’re not seeing acre. It’s just the nature of this much of the one-acre, 600-vine particular variety. It produces well start-ups anymore. We’re seeing seemingly wherever it is grown. dedicated growers developing new We fertilize our entire vineyard Photo by Dick Hagen business entities often with tasting the same even though there are Ray and Lisa Winter rooms and actual wine production. soil differences. We perhaps could It’s not just a hobby anymore. split apply fertilizer into different soils ences are minor, not worth the time and For more information, visit www. like farmers now do; but these differ- effort to adjust our fertilizer spreader. Fertilizer is mostly potash and phos- winterhavengrapevines.com or www. v phorous with 300 to 500 pounds per indianislandwinery.com. acre banded between the rows.

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Thull: Making predictions in this business is risky. But we definitely have our eyes on a new robust red. Also a Muscat-flavored grape would be nice. Muscato wine would be similar. Also, table grapes are coming on strong with the many flourishing farm-fresh, roadside markets. We already have table grape varieties, but we need more winter hardiness. Q: What do you see for future expansion of the Minnesota grape farming enterprise? Thull: There will be both new growers and expansion of existing growers. I see more acres of expanding vineyards because these folks already have the know-how and perhaps local markets if they are getting into making wines. I’m aware of existing operations now expanding into 40, 50, even 60 acres or more in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. v

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Mike White, Extension Viticulture Specialist from Iowa State University, said, “The cold climate viticulture developed up here by our University of Minnesota friends has grown the upper Midwest grape and wine industry tremendously. It’s growing faster than the French wine business in California in the l970s and 80s. Canada is now onboard. Eastern Europe is getting into grapes and wines big time. I give tremendous credit to the winter hardy breeding program at your Arboretum Research Center being the prime catalyst. “ Today, four varieties dominate Minnesota vineyards; and often Iowa, Wisconsin and Dakota vineyards too. LaCrescent, Frontenac, Frontenac Gris and Marquette and the newest entry, Itasca, were developed at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Horticulture Research Center in Chanhassen. Over 10 acres of research vineyards with 10,000 experimental vines are producing new seedlings each year. Getting a new variety released into the commercial world takes years and intensive testing. John Thull, is caretaker and vineyard manager at the arboretum. Q: With this warm, early spring are we looking at pre-mature bud breaks on grape vines? Thull: There’s a potential of some of these vines are waking up early. So at the least we’re losing some dormancy. Vines will deaclimate when temps shoot up to 60 degrees as they did a few days in mid-February. This might lessen their hardiness if cold weather temps below 20 degrees then happen. Q: Are these newer releases showing more vigor than older varieties? Thull: Ideally, we want to control the vigor of the vine — not too vigorous and

not weak, wimpy vines. Vigor is related both to the genetics of a particular vine and the soil type that it is growing on. Soils for some of our best corn and soybean production areas are fertile and also conducive to John Thull growing a nice grape crop. But grapes on these fertile soils tend to become excessively vigorous — often displaying too much vegetative growth in a given season. As their roots expand in this rich environment, too much vegetative growth becomes an issue unless vines are vigorously pruned each season. You can have bullish growth which leads to bullish shoots which aren’t so hardy. It boils down to dialing your vines into the right zone. Q: So are there best soil types for growing grapes in Minnesota? Thull: Overall, the lighter, sandierbased soils work the best. But each variety has its individual genetics, so each performs differently on different soils. I think of Louie Swenson as being a variety of fairly low vigor when compared with a Frontenac or Marquette on the same soils. These two will grow more excessively than the Swenson grape. Q: Are vigor measurements a constant part of researching new experimental grape varieties? Thull: Yes, we are always watching for more controllable vines. Perhaps grower friendly is the better term. It doesn’t make excessively long shoots. It’s a wellmannered vine with balanced growth of new fruiting shoots each season. Q: What is the most grower friendly variety? Thull: Our new vine, Itasca, is a grower-friendly vine. The dial is a bit more towards a vigorous vine. It’s a super hardy vine with great quality fruit — very disease resistant. It has a lot of things going for it that will make it friendly to the grower. Also, when the fruit comes to the winery it has beautiful chemistries, flavors and aromas. I think it will rapidly become a favored new vine. Q: Is the supply of Itasca rootstock limited? Thull: As with any new grape, there likely won’t be enough rootstock this season. It is being offered through three nurseries including Winterhaven here in Minnesota plus Double AA

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Cold climate grapes are booming as evidenced by the 12th annual Minnesota Grape Growers Association Cold Climate Conference, held Feb. 16-18 in Bloomington. The conference attracted people from seven Midwest states, California and New York. Break-out sessions featured speakers from Cornell University, Michigan State University, University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota, along with experienced enology, viticulture, and marketing professionals with expertise in growing grapes and making wines.

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Growers association works on marketing Minnesota wine By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Considering less than two dozen licensed wineries dotted the Minnesota landscape 10 years ago, 72 licensed wineries today tells you the Minnesota grape and wine industry is healthy and growing. Of Irv Geary those 72, about 60 offer tasting rooms and bottling. Irv Geary grows grapes at his North Branch vineyard and makes wine for wild Mountain Winery in Taylor Falls. Geary, outgoing president of the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, was interviewed at the MGGA Cold Climate Conference held in Bloomington, Feb. 16-18. “As an Association, we see more effort being put into statewide marketing of Minnesota wines and putting Minnesota on the national stage for grapes and wine,” he said. Can there be too many wineries? Former MGGA board member John Maloney, Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls, doesn’t think so. “Napa Valley wouldn’t be Napa Valley if there were just a handful of wineries. It’s a synergistic effect,” he said. “The more wineries, the more interest. The more promotion, the more rural development. At this stage, the upside of the Minnesota wine industry is still encouraging!”

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Dean Karau of rural St. James delivered 30 bales of hay to a rancher outside of Ashland, Kansas, on March 16. The area has been devastated by fire. A local business coordinating hay distribution directed him to a ranch in need. In addition to the hay valued at around $2,500, Karau estimated he’ll spend $400 for gasoline. Before heading for home Friday afternoon, he volunteered to pick up another load of hay donated by a business near Tulsa, Oklahoma, and deliver it to another rancher in need in Kansas. He’s planning to make another trip back to Kansas next week to bring additional hay pledged by other friends in the region. He’d be willing to make a third trip if anyone else wants to donate hay, he said. He’d also be interested in coordinating a caravan if anyone else has a truck and time to make a trip with him. He’d also appreciate financial donations to help with the cost of gas. Karau can be reached at (507) 327-8630. Editor’s note: The Land spoke with Karau on March 20 via telephone after he had returned from his trip. “75 percent of Clark County in Kansas is burnt,” Karau said. “There’s nothing left. It only took three minutes to burn a house down, it’s moving so fast.”

“Some guys were out checking their land when smoke overcame their four-wheelers,” Karau went on to say. “They jumped into a stock tank and it saved their lives. It’s just ashes.” Karau is organizing another load and planned to depart on March 22. He said if more people have hay to donate, he would be willing to make another trip. Those who don’t have hay, but wish to help, can donate to pay for gas. Karau said the round trip took $600-$700 in fuel. Kristine Goodrich is a staff writer for The Free Press in Mankato, Minn. The Land is a sister publication to The Free Press. v

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By KRISTINE GOODRICH The Free Press Staff Writer ST. JAMES, Minn. — The Kansas rancher to whom Dean Karau donated a truckload of hay was luckier than many. The rancher was able to move all his cattle to safety before wildfires reached his land. More than 500 of his grazing acres, his hay bales and much of his fencing were lost, but none of his buildings burned. The rancher accepted the St. James area farmer’s hay only after making sure his less fortunate neighbors already had received supplies, Karau said. Over the last few weeks wildfires have ravaged large areas of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. More than 1,000 square miles have burned in Kansas, where Karau goes for a few weeks every June for work helping harvest wheat. His employers were spared, but Karau said he felt compelled to do something to help others in the state he works each year after planting his own fields. “You help out in a disaster. That’s just what you do,” he said. “And hopefully if we need help here someday, they’ll come to help us.” On social media Karau saw requests for hay to feed the surviving cattle. He decided he had several bales he could spare. Two farmer friends each offered up a few bales as well if he could get the hay to someone in need. Karau does some truck driving during the nongrowing season and has a semi cab of his own. Romsdahl Construction in St. James loaned him a trailer. Karau set out on the 700-mile trek to south-central Kansas on Wednesday and arrived Thursday afternoon. “It’s unbelievable. It’s just devastation down here,” he said.

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Tom Harris uses a bench-load of tools as he crafts leather goods in his basement workshop. By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF The Land Correspondent LITTLE ROCK, Iowa — A hobby, which Tom Harris accidently acquired and used to bless the lives of many people, is now helping him. In August, Harris underwent heart surgery. Before he left the hospital, he suffered a stroke. It was a month before he was back home. Now he is realizing that the steps he has to go down to work in his leather shop, and the hand-eye coordination needed for leather working, is good therapy. Leather working wasn’t even a pastime he had considered. Harris’ passion was photography. Home from Korea, where he had served for 15

months in the Army, Harris took photography classes in California. There he became friends with Jack Johnson, a cowboy from Texas. Harris says he, too, is a cowboy at heart and they took photos of what they loved the best – the old west – many of those centered on Calico, a ghost town. Harris’ instructor had him write the picture captions in Haiku which is a form of Japanese poetry that is written in three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line and five syllables in the third line. It often focuses on nature and creates a picture in words. When his cowboy friend made plans See HARRIS, pg. 19

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“Much of what I do is custom work, or gifts for friends,” This American eagle design shows some of Harris’ finer work. He can spend said Harris, age 75. “My spe- months of work on a single piece. cialty is belts and wallets.” Harris prefers to work with cow leather because it watching Westerns. And when Paramount Studios is easy to stamp and holds an impression forever. had their public picnic we went and enjoyed meeting Whereas, elk leather is soft and the impression van- all the actors.” ishes within an hour. At one of these picnics, he sat at the same table as Bicycles Iron Eye Cody. Iron Eye Cody starred in many westWhile living in Simi Valley, Calif., Harris drove erns and was the Indian shedding a tear in the “Keep truck during the day. In 1987 he began spending his America Beautiful” advertisement. evenings repairing bicycles. Once repaired, he gave Another prized possession of his are autographed bicycles away to those in need. photos of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Rogers. His “You can’t believe how many ball bearings are in a was the last autograph Roy Rogers ever gave. bike,” said Harris. “On my first bike, they just kept Lifelong hobby falling out and I wondered what I got myself into.” In 1995, after 30 years in California, Harris and his But he stuck with it, and named his philanthropic wife felt they had to leave to take care of his aging vocation Wheels For Kids. father. The biking ministry disbanded with 17 tons of Harris did this for years, until finally a movie stu- bicycles and parts hauled away. But the camera and dio offered him space in a warehouse building they leather-working tools were packed into the moving were not using. The trucking firm he worked for van along with their other belongings. moved his charity work from his backyard to the While in Indiana, Harris sang with a gospel group. building. He made each member a belt, complete with the music “Can you imagine?” said Harris. “There was 7 tons scale. For one extremely large size belt, he worked in

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to move back to his home state of Texas, are challenging and time-consuming. Harris wanted to give him a gift – a instruCtiOns Harris sews everything by hand, and leather-bound book of these photos comCODE: Put the code (see insertion order)ain lot very of small type-size 6- at/near holsters require laying and sew- the bo plete with the Haiku poetry. ingsee of insertion two leathers together. CONSULTANT NAMES: order for which name(s) to add under “sales co “Remember, back then, it meant purif you dowas nOt have a name, or it has a a sales A realnOte: challenge when he made chasing camera film. There were costs for your local northland sa hand-painted belt for a Call western cookout. involved in developing pictures, so pho(and months remove the line “local sales Consu It took three of that’s painstaking tography was an expensive hobby,” said steady work. Harris. “But leather is even more costly.” “I told my wife, never again,” said Harris. At the leather store, the owner gave “But I received a phone call from a woman Harris good advice on what he needed to Harris fashions a variety of belt designs. He donates much of his work to raise who wanted one for her husband. She desdo to make the cover. He also told Harris, money for youth programs and mission work. perately wanted one, so I did it.” “You’ll be back.” After recovering from leukemia, Harris’ leather “No way,” Harris thought. of bicycle parts in my backyard that fit on one semitools were once again packed and moved to a new He already had one hobby he truck.” home. This time in Little Rock, Iowa, where his wife, enjoyed. He coordinated the bicycle give-away with Care Madeline, was born and raised. Harris made the leather and Share. He would number the bikes and gave the His workshop is in the home’s basement. cover and filled it with piccoupon to the director who gave them to her clients. tures he had taken and gave it Then, at Christmas time, the warehouse was open for Through the years, he has always donated a porto his friend before they them to pick up their bikes. tion of his work to charity fundraisers. He always has moved. It was the only book on In 1990, Harris was given a certificate for his pub- a few items for the Salem Reformed Church auction Johnson’s coffee table in lic good-spiritedness by Los Angeles County which raises money for the youth to attend a denomTexas, and he proudly showed inational church camp and do mission work away it to everyone who came to Harris crafted leather Supervisor Michael Antonavich. from home. visit. After Johnson died, his covers to hold music Legends The Harrises have only been back in Little Rock for Living in California does have a few extra perks. wife said she couldn’t part sheets for a gospel a few years, he said. He was pleasantly shocked with it as it meant so much to group he sang in. “I am a cowboy at heart,” said Harris. “I loved when he took in the afternoon parade of the town’s him. annual Corn Show in September. Many people The leather store owner was stopped to talk to him, and had visited him while he correct. Harris was back. was in the hospital in Omaha and sent cards. Twenty-seven year later, 2x4 Harris, a humble man, has just realized the words 20,000 tools and blue ribbons of Proverbs 12:14b: “and the work of a man’s hand show he found a craft to excel comes back to him.” v in that blesses others.

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Dairy groups travel to Mexico to support trade partners ways to deepen that relationship by working on issues of mutual benefit.” “The United States proudly provides the majority of imported dairy products to Mexican consumers,” said IDFA’s Michael Dykes. “We strongly believe that it’s in the best interest of both countries to preserve and enhance our excellent trade relationship, now and in the MIELKE MARKET future.” WEEKLY Vilsack and Mulhern spoke at the By Lee Mielke Femeleche conference, attended by Mexican dairy industry leaders, farmers and government officials. The three CEOs also met with a variety of government officials and the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s Tom Vilsack, the But, the chilliness may not all be political. The International Dairy Foods Association’s Michael Daily Dairy Report’s Sarina Sharp asked the quesDykes and National Milk’s Jim Mulhern traveled to Mexico this week to try and calm the waters, promis- tion in the March 10 Milk Producers Council newsing to continue a “strong commitment to their time- letter; “Why is Mexico so conspicuously absent from tested partnership with Mexico’s dairy industry and the U.S. milk powder market?” consumers,” according to a joint press release. She reports that U.S. milk powder exports to Mexico in January totaled 41.9 million pounds, down 4.6 “We have always seen Mexico as a partner first percent from the impressive volumes of a year ago. and a customer second,” USDEC’s Tom Vilsack told Mexican dairy leaders attending the National Dairy She explained that “There are likely a number of Forum in Mexico City. “That’s why we intend to con- reasons. Mexican milk production climbed 4.6 pertinue working with you and your industry to expand cent in 2016, and imports of nonfat dry milk and the consumption of dairy products in a way that ben- skim milk powder grew 10.5 percent. It is unlikely efits both countries.” that Mexican demand for milk powder grew enough to absorb greater domestic production and substan“Mexico is our friend, ally and most important tially higher imports. Rather, Mexican milk powder trading partner,” said NMPF’s Jim Mulhern. “Our goal this week in visiting Mexico is to communicate buyers are well-stocked and patient,” according to Sharp. our steadfast commitment to our partnership with the Mexican industry, even as we continue to explore She adds that “The strong dollar and weak peso encourage continued inaction. Global milk powder inventories have grown as well, offering end users the opportunity to diversify their sourcing should they find it advantageous. Mexico’s tariff structure allows for up to 80,000 metric tons of NDM or SMP imports tariff-free each year from WTO members, which include Europe, New Zealand, and Argentina. End users at home and abroad have been wellserved to sit on the sidelines and threaten to move their business elsewhere,” she says, “But cheap product will likely coax some of them back to the market eventually.” n This column was written for the marketing week ending March 17. Dairy prices, like thermometers and snow, fell as Winter Storm Stella attacked the Northeast. New York was spared the huge dump of snow that was expected but that which did fall caused enough turmoil. Weather had already raised havoc in the West and some expect revisions in the January Milk Production data. n FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski wrote in his March 14 Early Morning Update that “Political tensions between the U.S. and our powder buying friend Mexico has people concerned.”

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American cheese use up, exports down in 2016 That’s an impressive testament to domestic demand for cheese, that the U.S. market continued to command a premium through much of 2015 and 2016 even as exports waned and production climbed. — Daily Dairy Report block imports of U.S. origin dairy products, Canadian farmers are filling the gap by purchasing U.S. origin cows. During January, 5,771 head of U.S. origin herd replacements were sent to Canada, which was the largest monthly trade statistic in several years. This is an ongoing trend,” the Analyst says. “We continue to hear anecdotal reports of cattle sales from our dairy farmer network.” n January domestic butter disappearance fell sharply in January from December and was 14.7 percent below January 2016. Exports, on the other hand, were up 126 percent, thanks largely to Canada. America’s taste for butter is growing. As I previously reported, Burger King has joined McDonalds in turning away from margarine in their breakfast See MIELKE, pg. 24

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“other” cheese category was down 3.3 percent from December but up 5.3 percent from 2016. Total cheese disappearance was down 4.4 percent from December but 2.6 percent above a year ago. Looking at 2016 totals, American cheese use was up 1.5 percent from 2015 and other than American cheese use was up 3.1 percent, putting total cheese use 2.5 percent higher than the previous year. FC Stone called the data “okay, but solid for lack of a better descriptor.” U.S. cheese exports have suffered as U.S. prices made Uncle Sam uncompetitive. The Daily Dairy Report says cheese exports accounted for 7.1 percent of U.S. cheese output in 2014, 6 percent in 2015, and 5.2 percent in 2016. “That’s an impressive testament to domestic demand for cheese,” the Daily Dairy Report stated, “that the U.S. market continued to command a premium through much of 2015 and 2016 even as exports waned and production climbed.” Falling prices in Chicago will hopefully get U.S. cheese sailing again. The March 10 Dairy and Food Market Analyst points out that “Historically, CWTassisted sales have accounted for more than half of all U.S. American cheese exports, at times, as much as 75 percent.” The Dairy and Food Market Analyst also reports that, while the Canadian industry is “positioning to

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MIELKE, from pg. 22 are seeing no shortage of cream. Some say Class II interest is increasing, but cream is still available and at prices favorable to butter makers. Butter output is active. Inventories are building when demand allows but reports on butter orders are increasing as spring approaches. Some contacts point to heavy inventories and question whether current demand, although strong, is adequate enough to keep stocks manageable. Others suggest demand is strong enough and inventories are comfortable for late summer/early fall ordering. The market tone is “steady.” Western butter makers report very little change from the previous week. Cream is readily available and manufacturers seem willing to actively churn in order to fill current orders. Domestic demand is steady, but processors say interest is light outside of contracted purchases. End users are focusing predominantly on immediate needs, buying hand to mouth as opposed to putting up large volumes of butter into storage. Inventories are generally growing, according to Dairy Market News. The spot Grade A nonfat dry milk closed March 17 at 80.5 cents per pound, down a half-cent on the week but 7.75 cents above a year ago, on 13 cars sold. California’s latest surveyed nonfat dry milk price fell 9.2 cents and USDA’s latest National Dairy Products Sales Report showed the powder down 7.8 cents. n Back home; USDA data shows American cheese demand in January was down 6.2 percent from December and down 1.8 percent from a year ago. The

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Fluid milk consumption slipped in January reports USDA MIELKE, from pg. 23 offerings and reports are mounting of other restaurants making the switch. Bloomberg, citing USDA data, reports that Americans are expected to eat 8 percent more butter this year than last and “Hipsters” are even dropping it into cocktails and coffee. n Unfortunately, fluid milk consumption slipped some in the first month of 2017. Packaged fluid sales totaled 4.26 billion pounds, down 0.8 percent from January 2016, according to USDA. Conventional product sales totaled 4.03 billion pounds, down 1.1 percent from a year ago; organic products, at 228 million pounds, were up 4.7 percent. Organic represented about 5.4 percent of total sales for the month. Whole milk sales totaled 1.26 billion pounds in January, up 3.5 percent from

a year ago and made up 29.6 percent of total fluid sales in the month. January skim milk sales were down 11.9 percent from a year ago. The figures represent consumption of fluid milk products in Federal milk order marketing areas and California, which account for approximately 92 percent of total fluid milk sales in the United States. California’s April Class I milk price is $16.76 per cwt. for the north and $17.04 for the south, down $1.86 and $1.85/cwt. respectively from March but $1.50/cwt. and $1.51 above April 2016. They are the lowest Class I prices since November 2016. The April Federal order Class I base milk price is announced on March 22. n As always, USDA’s monthly Live-

stock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook, issued March 15, echoed dairy projections contained in the March 9 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. The Outlook reported that U.S. milk cow numbers climbed to 9.36 million head in January, 6,000 more than December 2016 and 56,000 more than January 2016. Yield per cow averaged 1,937 pounds, 35 pounds above January 2016. Feed price forecasts for corn and soybean meal for 2016-17 are $3.20-$3.60 per bushel and $310-$340 per short ton, both unchanged from last month’s forecasts. The alfalfa hay price decreased from $129 per short ton in December to $128 in January; $13 lower than January 2016. Based on recent data, the 2017 forecast for milk cows is now 9.38 million head, an increase of 10,000 head from the previous forecast. Milk per cow is forecast 10 pounds lower than last month’s forecast, at 23,185 pounds for the year. These changes result in a milk production forecast for 2017 of 217.5 billion pounds, 100 million pounds higher than last month’s forecast. n Looking globally, the European Union announced that nearly 44,000 farmers from across the EU have applied for support for agreeing to vol-

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untarily reduce their production of milk in the last quarter of 2016. “This EU milk production reduction scheme, launched last summer and financed with 150 million euros, was one of the flagship measures decided by the European Commission to face the milk crisis,” an EU press release stated, and “contributed to the rising trend in EU milk prices over the last few months, balancing the markets.” Meanwhile; farm milk production continues to trend higher throughout the United States, according to the USDA’s weekly update. “Most regions are generating higher volumes of milk that they struggle to utilize.” “Some plant managers in the MidAtlantic say that milk receipts are so abundant that it gives the feel of May. Midwest contacts believe that milk output will exponentially increase from mid-March through May. Arizona milk volumes are expected to reach their flush levels within the next three weeks. Milk yields are so high in New Mexico that farmers are selling some milk to calf farms and looking for spot sale prospects to avoid discarding their milk,” the report stated. Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. v

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Many top producers, regardless of size or experience, seem to have a few things in common. They have established operational goals; they surround themselves with a trusted circle of advisors; leverage the expertise and skills of those around them; and work hard to document their objectives, progress and financial information. Financial Reporting Typically, year-end is the time to think about putting a balance sheet together, along with preparing an income statement and projected cash flow for the coming year. But what if we AHNNA COMPART AgStar looked at our financial reporting as an ongoing process? Think of Sr. Business Analyst Mankato, Minn. it as a fluid tool to help guide decision making and adjust course when confronted with the unexpected. This would bring fewer surprises at year end and empower producers to set goals, inputs and relationships at any time and steer operational success sooner. Many successful producers don’t consider financial reporting as an annual task. They monitor their numbers and use the data to pressure-test and reroute their plan accordingly. To be in good standing with your lender, an accurate balance sheet, income statement, and projection are a must. But top producers see a financial report as a tool to help them assess and reach their business goals. Projections and Cost of Production A cash flow projection is one of the best decisionmaking tools available. It outlines expected cash income and cash expense for a period of time. A cash See COMPART, pg. 26

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It has been a wild and unusual ride in the livestock markets so far this year and it does not appear that things will be a whole lot different in the weeks ahead. The premiums and discounts between the cash and futures markets are at and have been at extremes for quite some time. These extremes have been reflecting the unevenness in the supplies of livestock during the first quarter of the year. Obviously, during the delivery period, the premiums or discounts will come closer together by the last trading day of the futures in that particular conJOE TEALE tract. But the futures market is Broker just what it is named. It is look- Great Plains Commodity ing ahead of the current cash sitAfton, Minn. uation and determining what prices based upon future supply and demand will be to determine what the price may be at that time. The cattle market has an extremely wide basis at the present time, indicating the current supply of cattle is less than the demand for beef. The last several U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed reports have indicated the supply of live cattle is on the increase in the months ahead. Thus, the large discounts in the cattle futures contracts. The cash market has been on fire with prices jumping each week higher than the week before. We are seeing cattle pull ahead to take advantage of the rapid increase in prices as evident in the quick decline in slaughter weights. With the recent rise in beef cutouts, one would have to suspect that the retail price will likely increase which could affect the See TEALE, pg. 26

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The following marketing analysis is for the week ending March 17. CORN — The corn market was soft to begin the week, but found support at $3.60 per bushel, which completed the 50 percent retracement from the August low of $3.32.50 to the February high of $3.87.25 per bushel. Corn has found underlying support from decent export and domestic demand. There were rumors early in the week of China buying up to 500-600,000 metric tons of U.S. corn, but they have so far been unconfirmed. The PHYLLIS NYSTROM May contract was stuck in a narCHS Hedging Inc. row $3.60 to $3.67.75 range for St. Paul the week as it marked time ahead of the March 31 U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. Weekly export sales were the highest in seven weeks at 49.4 million bushels and surpassed expectations. Total export commitments are running 51 percent ahead of last year when the USDA’s export sales forecast calls for an increase of 17.2 percent year on year. Total sales of 1.8 billion bushels represents over 80 percent of the USDA’s 2.225 billion bushel outlook. New crop sales were 8.5 million bushels, bringing new crop sales to 74.6 million bushels. This is well ahead of last year when just 59.5 million bushels had been sold for new crop. Weekly exports may remain firm until Brazil’s second corn crop becomes available in late June or early July. Weekly ethanol production continued its 1 mil-

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Beans plunge on record crops in South America NYSTROM, from pg. 25 lion barrels per day or more production string. In the week ending March 17, production was 1.045 million bpd, up 6,000 bpd week on week. Ethanol stocks were down 90,000 barrels to 22.8 million barrels or 954 million gallons. Crush margins were approximately 4 cents per gallon. Brazil is considering reinstating the 20 percent import tariff on ethanol which was eliminated in 2010. Stay tuned for more developments. Looking ahead to the March 31 release of the Grain Stocks as of March 1 and Prospective Planting reports, Informa Economics is projecting corn acreage at 90.8 million acres, up slightly from the 90.5 million acres forecast in January. The USDA is currently at 90 million acres vs. last year’s 94 million planted acres. Trade estimates for grain stocks are yet to be published. Interesting note about the monthly USDA report issued March 9: USDA has overestimated Brazil’s corn production only twice in the last 14 years and has overestimated Argentina’s corn crop only twice in the last 18 years. This sets the table for probable increases to come. The March report pegged Brazil’s

Watch hog market for new direction TEALE, from pg. 25 consumer demand. This would obviously change the demand for live cattle by the packer and would eventually (in all likelihood) affect the live price for cattle. Producers should remain in close touch with market conditions and take advantage if hedged of the large discounts by the futures by marketing cattle ahead. The hog market, while it has its basis swings, has not seen the magnitude the cattle market is experiencing. We have seen the futures move from a discount to a premium and now back to a discount in the last several months. The changing supply and demand picture has been very interesting to follow during the past few months. Tight supplies pushed the market higher, then increasing numbers of hogs drove the market lower. This was then followed by a sharp increase in the demand for pork product, mainly the demand for bacon. This has resulted in the roller coaster ride in prices in recent weeks. It does appear that the market may have reached some sort of a high as futures have backed off in recent days and the pork cutout has been in a sideways trade for over a week. At the same time the cash trade has slipped off the recent highs as packers has not been nearly as aggressive in acquiring live inventory. This would indicate the market is at a crossroads. So the next few weeks will be important for the direction of the market. Producers should monitor the market closely in the next few weeks and protect inventories if necessary. v

corn crop at 91.5 million metric tons and Argentina’s at 37.5 mmt. Safras has Brazil’s crop at 98 mmt. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has Argentina’s corn crop at 37 mmt with 10 percent harvested and reports of better than expected yields. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates 0.25 percent at their meeting this week. The trade had already factored the increase into the market. Mexico is looking to diversify its ag trading partners. According to their Ag Minister, they are exploring opportunities, specifically with Brazil and Argentina, but also with Canada, Russia and Europe for wheat, Denmark for pork and New Zealand for dairy. Outlook: May corn may continue to find support at the $3.60 level ahead of the March 31 reports. Be watchful on new crop corn, if the USDA issues a number greater than 90-91 million corn acres, it would be bearish for prices. SOYBEANS — Soybeans extended their losing streak to eight sessions this week, plunging to its lowest level since mid-November 2016! From the high on February 28 of $10.56.25 to this week’s low of $9.92, May soybeans have plummeted 64.25 cents! The May contract has closed lower in nine out of the last 10 trading sessions. South American conditions continued to improve and after last week’s WASDE report confirmation of huge soybean crops, the outlook for U.S. demand has dimmed. On the March 9 report, the USDA increased Brazil’s soybean crop from 104 mmt to a record 108 mmt. Argentina’s soybean crop forecast was left unchanged at 55.5 mmt from the previous month. U.S. ending stocks were raised 15 million bushels in March from 420 million

to 435 million bushels, when the trade was expecting a cut of 6 million bushels. World soybean ending stocks rose from 80.4 mmt to 82.8 mmt in March. Weekly export sales for soybeans were neutral at 17.3 million bushels. Total commitments of 1.9 billion bushels are 97 percent of the USDA’s 2.025 billion bushel export forecast. We are running 23 percent ahead of last year on sales. New crop soybean sales were 8.3 million bushels, bringing new crop sales to 64.4 million bushels. A surprise on the export sales report was the net cancellations in soyoil of 35,800 metric tons. Soymeal sales were at the high end of estimates at 393,800 metric tons. Brazil’s soybean harvest as of March 17 was estimated at 56 percent complete vs. 45 percent on average. Farmer selling in Brazil is behind the average which means more bushels will have to move at a later date. BAGE raised its Argentine soybean production projection to 54.8 mmt, although it’s still behind the USDA’s 55.5 mmt estimate. Acreage estimates for the March 31 prospective plantings report are beginning. Informa Economics is at 88.7 million acres compared to last year’s 83.4 million planted acres. The USDA is at 88 million planted acres for 2017-18. The National Oilseed Processors Associaton Crush report showed 142.8 million bushels of soybeans were crushed in the month of February. Outlook: A large US carryout number, record crops in South America (which could get bigger), and an increase in planted soybean acreage are limiting the upside. v

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farmers you know. Top producers typically believe operational success and family living expenses go hand in hand and their financial information reflects that. If your farming operation pays any of your family living bills, then those costs need to be documented into your projection. From simple spreadsheets to sophisticated software, there are different farm management tools to meet your needs. Choose the method that you are comfortable with and create a system you can stick to. Consistency and diligent attention to inputs, margins and marketing are the key factors in positioning yourself for success during compressed prices. Adopting a tool you can manage and use can help make the difference between operational survival and success. For more insights, check out AgStarEdge.com. AgStar Financial Services is a cooperative owned by client stockholders. As part of the Farm Credit System, AgStar has served 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin with a wide range of financial products and services for more than 95 years. v

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to do it in the late fall or mon shrubs in this category winter when the sap bleed are lilacs, spireas, mockoris less and insects are not anges and virburnums. abundant. Shrubs that flower on n “new wood” are summerflowering and should be Readers often ask, “When pruned in early spring is the best time to prune my before the flower buds trees and shrubs?” develop. Examples are Now is a good time to IN THE GARDEN potentillas, hydrangeas, prune apple trees. Get rid of roses and butterfly bushes. By Sharon Quale suckers at the base, crossing A shrub rejuvenating branches, water sprouts technique is drastic pruning to a few (shoots that grow straight up) and inches off the ground. This will encourweak branches. age new vigorous growth. The first A solution of one part bleach to nine year after drastic pruning, the shrub parts of water is a good disinfectant for may not blossom. But it will be signifiBetula papyrifera (birch) is one of pruning tools. Fill a spray bottle and cantly improved and will look and our best loved trees. The bark has a spray tools before and after use to pre- behave like a vigorous young shrub. high oil content giving it waterproof vent transfer of diseases. Sharon Quale is a master garand rot resistant qualities. Birch wood As a general rule, shrubs and trees dener from central Minnesota. She and birch bark have many uses, includthat bloom in the spring flower on “old may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or ing: making furniture, guitar amplifiwood,” and shouldn’t be pruned until squale101@yahoo.com. v ers, medicine, skateboards, Popsicle sticks, toothpicks and of course canoes. after their blooming period. Some comBirches like water and frequently ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ grow along banks of rivers. Because ★ ★ they have a shallow root system, it is ★ ★ important to keep them well-watered. ★ ★ Little pruning is required and is best

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A birch tree makes a perfect foil for our camouflage artist cats, Moby and Max. They went on a new adventure and discovered the 30-year-old tree in our front yard. It was perfect for climbing and posing. There are over 60 different types of birches and the paper birch is one of the most common in our area. It is also known as a canoe birch or white birch. Robert Frost wrote a poem entitled “Birches,” which described young boys catapulting to the ground after climbing a birch tree. Some writers describe birches as having black eyelashes up and down their trunks. Thirty years ago we dug this birch sapling from the edge of our pasture and transplanted it to the front yard. It was just a little slip of a tree about three feet high and had maroon speckled bark. It began turning white after three years. Today it has grown into a 40 foot tall black and white textured beauty and is handsome year round. When the landscape appears drab toward the end of winter, it is uplifting to see the white birches with their black and charcoal colored lenticels.

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Searching for truth in fake news? Consider the source She was standing next to me in the rattled after a family gathering, church department store’s clearance aisle when meeting, or her workplace, and would she held the potted succulents up to her repeat a conversation to my dad, he’d friend and asked, “On a scale of one to 10, answer, “Consider the source.” how fake does this look?” If what shook her came from the mouth “A two,” she answered. And the artificial of someone who exaggerates, twists a plant was immediately placed back on the story, or has ulterior motives, it’s fake shelf. No one wants to look like a fake. Nor news. do we want to be hooked by deceit. When stories get forwarded through There was a time when I was capital “G” THE BACK PORCH e-mail or shared on social media, consider Gullible. Back in the day before caller ID the source. Even news sources that say By Lenae Bulthuis they can be trusted require keen discernand when phones plugged into walls and came with cords, a telemarketer called. ment. Is it a hoax or propaganda? Are And I got conned. they sharing facts or personal opinion? Examine the motives and slant. Use your eyes and He convinced me that for a small price I could ears and listen to everything you’re being told. Dig receive a huge deal. And by the time we were findeeper, fact check, and always consider the source. ished, I subscribed to five magazines I didn’t even know I needed until the phone rang. Fake news is getting a lot of press these days, but fake news is not new news. It’s been going on since Mike was not impressed. So the next morning, I Adam and Eve made a mess of things in the garden. cancelled the magazines and to this day have zero They blamed each other and twisted their stories. trust or time for anyone who has an offer I supposedly can’t refuse. And when in doubt, if a deal is real You don’t need a TV camera to find fake news. You’ll find it everywhere tongues wag. or fake, I think on the three little words my dad would repeat to my mom: Consider the source. Without reminder, we think twice before crossing a busy highway, traveling in a snowstorm, or accepting My mom is even-keeled. No matter how she feels any packages or materials from strangers in an airor what’s going on in her life; if you ask her how she’s doing, she’ll tell you she’s fine. But on the rare port. Dangerous situations put our minds on high occasion when she’s not, when she would come home alert!

You don’t need a TV camera to find fake news. You’ll find it everywhere tongues wag. We think, we’re cautious, and we’re mindful before we proceed. If only we exercised the same caution each time we listened to others or opened our own lips. Nick Horton writes, “It’s a pretty trendy thing to make truth relative as though it were water passing over our hands to be directed however we want.” And to say that truth is relative, that what’s true for you doesn’t necessarily need to be true for me, is really no truth at all. Let’s be discerning of news sources and neighbors, too. And commit to being people true to our word. Our world would have a lot less chatter if we took our momma’s advice and determined that if we can’t something nice (or true!), we won’t say anything at all. Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain and livestock farm. She can be reached at lenaes bulthuis@gmail.com or @LenaeBulthuis. v

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By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent Living in the Land of 10,000 Hot Dishes has its benefits. We get rhubarb in spring, which jealous Southerners don’t get because rhubarb has to freeze overwinter to survive. We get wild rice, which isn’t really rice and we really don’t care as long as it tastes good. We get wild game, and fresh fish, and local honey, and grain grown and milled just down the road. The getting is good in Minnesota. Educator, author, historian, wildlife artist and outdoorsman Duane R. Lund was so deeply in love with his homestate food that he authored “Dr. Lund’s Cooking Minnesotan You-Betcha!” (Adventure Publications, 2001), a fun volume to page through if you can find it on used-book shelves or the internet. Lund takes very seriously the entire chapter on hot dishes, which folks in other states call casseroles, but we don’t care about that as long as it tastes good. n The first is one of my personal favorites from childhood church or school events. Calico Beans Serves 8 ¼ pound bacon, cut up 1 pound hamburger ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup catsup 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 can kidney beans 1 can lima beans 4 cups baked beans Brown together (in oil) the first three items. Combine with the rest of ingredients and bake in a slow oven one to two hours. n Do you prefer cream of mushroom or cream of chicken in your hot dish? No need to choose in the next classic recipe! Hubby and I recently daytripped to Austin to visit the Spam Museum, where we were astonished to discover there are currently 16 varieties of Spam: Classic, Bacon, Turkey, Hickory Smoke, Hot & Spicy (Tabasco), Jalapeno, Teriyaki, Black Pepper, Chorizo, Portuguese Sausage, Tocino (sweet Philippines style), Garlic, Cheese, Mezclita (Puerto Rican spread style), Lite and, finally, Less Sodium. This recipe gets four out of four “yums”! Spam Hot Dish Serves 4 1 can of Spam, ground or chopped fine 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup cheese, chopped fine (Velveeta type) 1 can condensed milk or half and half 3 tablespoons chopped onion 8 ounces macaroni

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FOR SALE: 8600 30' International air seeder; 1974 GMC 6500 v8 tandem truck w/ convey all grain & fertilizer tender; Land runner, 42', nitrogen applicator w/ super cooler; JD 42' 960 cultivator; JD 45' 980 cultivator, call evenings. 218-437-8120 FOR SALE: Degelman RR1500 15' rock rake, like new condition, also Haybuster H106 rock picker. 320-360-4458 FOR SALE: JD 200 stacker w/ mover $3,500; Oliver 770 w/ loader, 2900 hrs, $3,500' Artsway Sila Mix 860 feed mixer wagon, w/ scale $2,500; Degelman blade, 10' $4,000. 651-278-5778 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. 507-330-3945

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FOR SALE: 1980 Steiger Panther 3 4WD tractor, 3406 Caterpillar engine, 20 spd trans, 4 hyd outlets, 3pt hitch, 6400 hrs, $9,900. 320864-5325

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Sell your land or real estate '11 Kuhn VB2190 14 knives, '07 JD 9330, 1,800 hrs. no in 30 days for 0% commisPTO. $130,000 641-640-0453 up to a 4x6 bale, 12,400 sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 bales, works good, $19,000. Hixton, WI. 715-963-4922 9 Shank Bush Hog soil saver, Real Estate Wanted 021 Excellent blades & bearrings, shovels new in 2016, FOR SALE: New crimpers $3,450. 715-556-0045 WANTED: Land & farms. I out of NH H7450 discbine, have clients looking for will fit in 1431 disc bine & dairy, & cash grain operapossibly other NH models, FOR SALE: '59 JD 530 tractions, as well as bare land tor; '59 JD 830 tractor; '67 $2,000. 507-273-1716 parcels from 40-1000 acres. JD 3020 diesel Wheatland; Both for relocation & inJD 148 loader; JD 158 loadvestments. If you have er; JD 46A loader; Case IH even thought about selling Bins & Buildings 033 2255 loader; Ford Ferguson contact: Paul Krueger, 3pt 7' cult. 507-399-3006 Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, SW Suburban Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. 100% financing w/no liens FOR SALE: '75 1105 Massey, Office, 14198 Commerce or red tape, call Steve at Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN 18.4-34 rubber w/ hub duals, Fairfax Ag for an appoint55372. air, heat, 2 hyd, approx paulkrueger@edinarealty.com ment. 888-830-7757 10,500 hrs, 500 hrs on 2nd (952)447-4700 motor, $4,500/obo; '79 8700 Ford, 18.4-38 rubber, air, heat, 2 hyd, rock box, 13,000 034 Antiques & Collectibles 026 Grain Handling Equip hrs, $6,500/obo; White 5100 planter, 12R30â€?, herbicide & insecticide, row cleaners, Buying & Selling Gold & Sil- FOR SALE:Used grain bins, vertical fold, late 80s modfloors unload systems, stiver: Collector coins, diaReal Estate 020 el, good shape, used last rators, fans & heaters, aermonds, gold jewelry, silver year, always shedded, ation fans, buying or selldollars, pocket watches, an$4,500/obo. 507-822-1696 When you want your land ing, try me first and also tiques, rare currency, any sold, 3 words are worth call for very competitive gold or silver items. 200+ 1,000 agents. Buyer pays contract rates! Office gold coins for sale. Will our fee. Call for free hours 8am-5pm Monday â€“ FOR SALE: 380-90R-50 duals travel to buy! 34 years guide and consultation. Friday Saturday 9am - 12 10 bolt wheels, tires 50% same retail location. Haas Land Brokers, noon or call 507-697-6133 Goodyear DT800 radials, Fairmont, MN, 507-995-7803 Ask for Gary $1,500/pr. 715-723-5684 Kuehl's Coins, 507-235-3886 ADVERTISING NOTICE: Please check your ad the first week it runs. We make every effort to avoid errors by checking all copy, but sometimes errors are missed. Therefore, we ask that you review your ad for correctness. If you find a mistake, please call (507) 345-4523 immediately so that the error can be corrected. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than one week's insertion if the error is not called to our attention. We cannot be liable for an amount greater than the cost of the ad. THE LAND has the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad. Each classified line ad is separately copyrighted to THE LAND. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

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FOR SALE: Dakon #213 gravity box w/ brush auger, $900. 507-327-1948

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VEHICLES - 2000 Sable, 2009 Krem Hyd Tilt Trailer, 2001 Pontiac 4 Dr, 1976 IH Single Axle Truck, 1997 Chevy S10 Ext. Cab BOAT & MOTORS - Outboard Motor, 35 HP Force & Controls & Tank â€“ Does not run, Johnson Outboard â€“ 1 short shaft & Tank, Johnson Outboard â€“ 1 Long shaft & Tank, Johnson Sea Horse Small Motor, Commador 7 Outboard (complete), Johnson Sea (complete), Out Board Motor Stand, 2 Gas Motors 5-7 HP, 1 runs, CRUMBLERS, WATER TRAILER - 1986 Frehauf 28â€™ Van Trailer, MACHINERYâ€”20 ton Wood Splitter, Hydro Rock Trailer, JD 400 15â€™ Rotary Hoe, JD 896 Side Delivery Rack, 15â€™ Bale Rack ATV - 2010 Polaris Sportsman 800 6 x 6, FIELD CULTIVATOR - 2005 - JD 2210 Auto Depth Control, Heavy Duty Shanks, Knock on Sweeps, 50 1/2â€™ Floating Hitch GRAVITY WAGONS - 300 Bushel Gravity Box, 2 Parker 2600, 2 J&M w/ EZ Trail Gear, 2 Parker, 1 Lindsey SKID LOADER - Mitey Mac Model 8 MOTORCYCLE - 1995 HD Dyna MISC

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'11 JD 8235R, 1996 hrs, FWA, 16spd PS, Auto Track ready, exc cond, $119,900. 507-327-6430 '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 1974 Int'l 1066 tractor w/ or w/out cab, LOTS of work done. Nice looking, running, & driving original tractor, $12,500/OBO (or best offer). Call for more info. (507) 220-0802 1976 IH 706 tractor w/ldr 310 German dsl eng, JD model 158 hyd ldr, K&M steps, 3pt, good tires, rear fenders, new starter, seat & battery, $7,500. (641) 590-1102 1998 CIH Steiger 9380 4WD, 4735 hrs, Cummins N14, 400 hp, 24spd trans w/high-low, differential locks, 4 remotes, 20.8-42 triples, rockbox, air seat, $67,800. (641) 590-1102

Tractors, Combine, Farm Machinery & Tools

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ALSO: Dry Fertilizer Bander built by Montag, 12R30â€?, 18â€? Ausherman Coulters, 2 Extra Coulters & extra 2â€? Hoes 2013 Travis HSC 4400 4 Box Seed Tender w/Scale & Treater, Like New!

TOM BUTLER

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507-383-8094

Tuesday, April 4th ~ 10:30 am 17364 Co Rd #10 Sleepy Eye, MN Combine, Tractors & Equipment: Â´ IH 1440 combine, 4465 hrs, elect & hyd controls; IH 844 corn head, 4x36; Â´ IH 5288 tractor, 6435 hrs, 3pt, triple hyd. duals, rock box, rear tires 18 4R42; JD 3020 tractor, diesel, pwr shift, w/JD 46A loader, two hydraulic, 3pt, approx. 8800 hrs, one owner; Â´ IH 684 tractor, diesel, sgl hyd, 3pt, rock box, approx. 5000 hrs; JD 530 tractor, nf, sgl hyd., restored ; JD 7100 mounted 7 rw x25Â´ bean planter, includes JD 250 monitor; Grain Truck & Gravity Boxes: Â´ Studebaker grain trk, V8, sgl axle, license current; Killbros gravity box, 250 bu w/gear; Parker gravity box, 300 bu w/gear; Flow E-Z gravity box, 300 bu w/gear; Shop Tools, Parts & Antiques, Misc Items: RW 4 & 5 gal crock jugs; RW 25gal crock w/hole in bottom; 3 NI Impl badges; Walk behind plow stamped B14D; Allis Chalmers 912 hydraulic lawn tractor for parts only; truck, impl & ag tires; 2-calf huts; 2-man saw horse harness; assort tractor weights & grove scrap iron; milk & cream cans AuctioneerÂśs Note: This equipment is exceptionally clean & well maintained, always sheded. Be on time thereÂśs only 1 hayrack of small items! View complete list & photos at: magesland.com In Case of Severe Weather Listen to 860 AM KNUJ at 8:30 the Morning of the Action for Postponement & Rescheduling Info. Blizzard Date is April 6th ~ noon

Owners: Roger & Sharon Kral Listing Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002, Lic 08-16-003 Broker/Clerk: Mages Land Company & Auction Ser vice, LLC Everything sold ÂłAS ISÂ´

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FOR SALE: '05 JD 8520T, 3600 hrs, 30â€? tracks, 3PT, PTO, excellent condition, $99,900; 1830 CIH 12-30â€? 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 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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2012 Demco 500 gal â€˘ 3pt sprayer â€˘ 60 Top-Air Boom â€˘ 4 Elec. Val â€˘ 15â€? spacings â€˘ fence tip setup for Raven 6 sec controller.

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FOR SALE: Kover 6 section spring tooth drag on cart, manual fold, gd cond, $350 or $50/sec; Hesston 5540 rnd baler, inside, gd cond, hyd tie, $1,850; Summers 28' four rank chisel plow mulcher for CIH 5800 & others, gd cond, $2,000. 507-2273428

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8400 JD MFD, buddy seat, FOR SALE: 1959 Oliver 990 Glencoe 22' soil finisher, new hydraulic pump, nice tractor, w/ GM motor, has Model 4500, very good & tight, high hrs, $34,900. hyd, PTO, & good tin work, blades & shovels, 5 bar (715)223-3664 runs good. 218-639-0315 spike harrow on back, narrow base, $7,450. 715-495FOR SALE: CASE Interna0873 tional 2394; also a 6 ton FOR SALE: 1990 CIH 9130, JD 4430 w/700 hours on OH, Schuld bulk bin. 320-841-0398 4WD, w/ 3,036 one owner like new 18.4x38 tires. 715or 320-769-2205 hrs., 18.4x38 row crop axle 205-9224 duals, 4 SEVs, rock box, FOR SALE: JD 5410 tractor, very good condition, owner MFWD, power reverse, JD 4755 tractor, 2WD, new retiring. 507-223-5260 18.4R42 tires, 7730 hrs, 3 1000 hrs., canopy, very hyd remotes, w/duals, nice; JD 370 flail mower very nice tractor, also available. 507-847-2710 FOR SALE: 2007 CIH mag$34,000/OBO. (507) 276-6320 num 275, 1810 one owner FOR SALE: MF, model 2927, hrs, 380/85R34 front duals, 2WD lawn tractor w/ 60" JD 6140R, MFD, motor 480/80R46 rear duals, front ready, never had a loader, deck. The same as Simplicweights & rock box. 507-236425 hrs, retiring. $89,500 ity Legacy Tractor. 27HP 7531 or 507-236-3338 price reduced to $85,000. Kohler motor, 680 hrs. 715715-495-0873 896-1050 JD 8320 MFWD tractor, 6100 hrs, 18.4R46s w/ duals- good rubber, Auto Trac ready (Plug & Play), big hyd pump, 4 hyd remotes. THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2017 • 10:30 AM Clean tractor all around. Call 507-789-6049 LOCATION: EXIT INTERSTATE 94 AT NEW MUNICH, MN (EXIT #137)

HUGE MELROSE MN AREA FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

THEN 7.25 MILES SOUTH ON MN 237 & COUNTY #12, THEN 3/4 MILE EAST ON 302ND ST.

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NOTE: OWNERS HAVE SOLD FARM AFTER 25 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL FARMING. ONLINE BIDDING PROVIDED THROUGH PROXIBIO, FOR INFORMATION TO BID ONLINE PH. 877-505-7770. NICE LINE OF WELL MAINTAINED FARM EQUIPMENT. SEVERAL PIECES PURCHASED NEW FROM LOCAL DEALERS. FOR COMPLETE BROCHURE PH. 320-352-3803 OR WWW.MIDAMERICANAUCTIONINC.COM TRACTORS ‘13 MF 7624 DYNA VT MFWD DSL TRACTOR, 46” RUBBER, DUALS, 4 HYD. REMOTES, LH REVERSER, FRONT WGTS, PREMIUM DUAL DOOR CAB, OPTI RIDE CAB SUSPENSION, NICE COND. SHOWS 1628 HRS; ‘08 MF 596 MFWD DSL TRACTOR, CAB, DUAL HYD., 34” RUBBER. DUAL RANGE, ONE OWNER, SHOWS 4594 HRS; ‘92 FORD 8830 MFWD DSL, CAB, 42” RUBBER, DUALS, 4 HYD. REMOTES, WGTS; ‘00 MF 281X DSL, OPEN STATION, CANOPY, DUAL HYD. 23 PT, ONE OWNER, SHOWS 2849 HRS; ‘79 FORD TW-10 2WD DSL, DUAL DOOR CAB, AC, HEAT, FRONT WGTS, DUAL POWER, 3 PT 9306 W/ 1788 HRS ON MAJOR ENGINE OH DONE BY LOCAL FORD DEALER; ‘79 MF, 285 DSL, OPEN STATION, 34” RUBBER DUAL HYD., 6500 HRS; ‘77 MF MODEL 1105 DSL, CAB, 3 PT, 38” RUBBER, DUALS, SHOWS 7963 HRS. SKID LOADERS ‘13 NH L220 DSL SKID LOADER, QT BUCKET SYSTEM, AIR SEAT, BUCKET, SHOWS 7052 HRS; ‘12 NH L 220 DSL SKID LOADER, HEAT, AIR, HYD. QT, SHOWS 4370 HRS. ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE: MENSCH 71” . SIDE SHOOTER, ROUND BALE SPEAR, 72” HYD GRAPPLE, 4 TINE BALE SPEAR PLUS OTHERS. GOOD FORAGE, PLANTING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT ‘15 NH 460 ROLL-BELT CROP CUTTER NET WRAP ROUND BALER, PUSH OFF, ONE OWNER, BALED 4472 BALES, LINE NEW; NH 499 12’ HYDRA SWING HAYBINE; NH 499-9’ HAYBINE, HYD. POLE; NH 166 INVERTER, NH 900 FORAGE HARVESTER, 824 2RN CH, HAY HEAD; NH 355 GRINDER MIXER, FOLD AUGER; NH 195 & 185 TANDEM AXLE MANURE SPREADERS, ENDGATES; PATZ MODEL V-2420 SINGLE SCREW VERTICAL TRAILER TYPE TMR WITH SCALE; JD 8300 12’ END WHEEL DRILL, GRASS, 6”; JD 7000 6RX30 PLANTER, DF, WHIPS, INSECT. BOXES; IH 710 5X18 SEMI MOUNT AR PLOW; JD 960 24’ FIELD CULTIVATOR; MAYRATH 14’ 14 SHANK DISC CHISEL; BADGER 1200 16’ FORAGE BOX ON TANDEM HARMS GEAR; (2) H&S HD 7+14 16’ FORAGE BOXES ON TANDEM GEARS; OMI 10 WHEEL V RAKE; PLUS GRAVITY BOXES & GENERAL FARM MACHINERY. LIVESTOCK FEEDING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT ‘98 FEATHERLITE STEEL 6 X 16 STOCK TRAILER; (4) 6 & 7 CALF SUPER HUTCHES, 14 CALF HUTS, FANKS, FEEDERS, FEED CONVEYORS, SEVERAL BULK FEED BINS FROM 2 TO 34 TON, PLUS MUCH MORE THAN LISTED.

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

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1994 Case IH 1688 Combine 5337 hrs, 2WD, AFX rotor, field tracker, rock trap, feeder reverser, 2spd hydro, hyd chaff spreader, 216' unload auger, 20.8-42 duals 70%, rears 14.9-24 new, Maurer grain tank extension, grain loss monitor, yield monitor ready, $22,000. (641) 590-1102

2002 Kilbros 1450 grain cart 700 bu green/white color, 12" dual unloading augers, 1 3/8' PTO, hyd gate, 24.5x32 tires, auger light, $13,500. (641) 5901102

FOR SALE: 1995 Gleaner R52, low hrs., clean machine, excellent condition, $40,000. Retiring. All Equipment for Sale. 507-995-8110 FOR SALE: 2014 NH 880 CF 35' flex draper head, two seasons, 1900 acres, new sickle, shedded, clean, W/WO 38' header trailer, price to move, $49,500. 507440-1990 Planting Equip

2003 Case IH 1020 Platform 30', Crary air reel, SCH sickle, 3" sections, Poly auger fingers, extra sickle and some parts, includes 4 wheel trailer, $16,000. (641) 590-1102

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FOR SALE: 1989 JD 9500 combine 5877/3782 hrs, 50 series feeder hookup, 2000 JD 925F W/AWS air system, 2002 Geringhoff factory 10R22, all nice condition. 320-766-0285

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10 Ft GREAT PLAINS NO-TILL Drill w/ Grass Etc Newer Style. PARKER #4800 Grain Wagon (1 Door) (528 Bu) w/ Tarp Real Good. 319-347-2349

TRACTORS 2013 JD 6125M, MFWD, 24 Spd. Pwr. Quad, Cab, 160 Hrs. ………..$74,900 IH 1066 Open StaƟon, Duals, IH 2350 Ldr, Bale Spear, 8,900 hrs. .$13,900 JD 4450, Cab, 2WD, Quad Range, 140 PTO Hp…………………………….$32,900 HAY EQUIPMENT JD 1219 MOCO, Sickle CuƩer, Urethane Rolls, Good CondiƟon ….$4,500 JD 820 MOCO, Sickle CuƩer, Urethane Rolls, Good CondiƟon ……$8,500 JD 530 Round Baler, 5Ō Bales, 540 PTO Drive……………………………..$3,800 JD 458 Round Baler, 4x5 Bales, Twine/Net Wrap, Bale Ramps …..$18,900 JD 568 Round Baler, 5x6 Bales. Twine Tie Only, Push Bar…………..$17,900 SKID STEER LOADERS 2014 JD 320E, Cab w/ Heat/AC, Foot Controls, 2 Speed .……………$24,900 2013 JD 333E Track Loader, Cab Heat/AC, JoysƟck, 2 Speed………$49,900 2012 JD 320D, Cab w/Heat/AC, Foot Controls, 2 Speed……………..$28,900 2005 JD 320, Open StaƟon, Foot Controls, 1700 hrs…………………..$15,500 LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS AND ZERO TURN MOWERS 2013 JD X360, 22 HP, 54” Deck, Pwr. Steering & LiŌ ………………….$3,695 2010 JD X534, 25 HP, 48” Deck, 4 Wheel Steer, Pwr. Steer/LiŌ …$4,695 2006 JD X720, 25 HP EFI, 54” Deck, 3pt, 540 PTO, 385 Hrs. ……….$6,495 2014 JD X730, 25 HP EFI, 60 HC Deck, 2WD, 170 Hrs. .……………….$8,495 2016 JD Z930M Commercial Z, 26 HP Kohler, 60” Deck, 238 Hrs..$7,395 2015 JD Z997R Commercial Z, 37 HP Diesel, 72” Deck, 268 Hrs. ..$15,900

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Dakon Seed Wagon Side dump, Poly cupped hyd seed auger, roll tarp, includes gas powered hydraulic power pack, Scale ready (box mounted on weigh bars) no monitor, $3,000. (641) 5901102

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FOR SALE: 1998 CIH, 1200 stack fold planter w/ 30” rows, good condition, $12,800. 320-295-6330

FOR SALE: Liquid fertilizer pump off JD 7200 planter, original equipment with drive brackets, John Blue pump, used on many JD planters, $1,050/OBO. 507317-5828 FOR SALE: 2005 CIH 1200 PT, AFS, 16R30”, bulk fill, FOR SALE: Liquid fertilizer Pro 600 monitor, residue attachment for 6100 White management wheels, infurplanter, $600. 507-375-3905 row liquid fertilizer, units JD 7000 8R planter, corn & rebuilt 2016. 507-384-1722 bean meters, dry fert, $7,500. 715-234-1993 FOR SALE: 36 JD Promax 40 XP pro drive row unit w/ JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2R, electric clutches & pneu3PT, $1,600; Fert Avail. matic down pressure. Call $300/Row. (715)234-1993 for price. 507-649-1886 or 507-649-1888 Planter Parts For Sale: exc cond, used 2 seasons, FOR SALE: JD 7000 8R came off JD XP row wide, dry fertilizer w/ no unit- Schlagel closing openers, herbicide & insecwheels, drag chains w/ ticide, Wetherell end transHD brackets & chain covport, $2,000. 507-375-3905 ers, 2x2 double disc fert. attach. from Precision fabrication, valion seed FOR SALE: Kinze 3600 tube guard w/ fert. hose, 16x31 planter, choice of 2 precision planting wave field ready; Also Kinze 1050 vision seed tubes, keeton grain cart w/ scale. Call seed firmer w/ universal Bill at 712-209-4141 or Jon bracket & mojo wire, 36 515-578-1014 rows of each item available, call (320) 226-0778

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pressure, rolling spike tooth & basket harrow, 30' working width, $22,500. (641) 590-1102

Machinery Wanted

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Spraying Equip

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WANTED: Rock box, 4020 MTNS. SW MN, NW IA. 507-370-2149 WANTED: Round bale cutter, that fits skid loader. Broyhill Sprayer 1000 gal 320-285-5525 12.4x38 tires, Demco ax 60' fold booms, hyd pump, Raven 450 Triple nozzles, Spraying Equip 041 $6,200. (507) 213-4763 '11 Agchem Rogator, Eng hrs 861, '11 RG1396 CAT C- FOR SALE: '95 Mono Van 9, 311 EHP Rexroth Hydro Trailer, 53'-102” air ride, 2 trans Mich 380/90R46 F85%, curb side doors, 3-1500 gal Viper Pro Controller SS poly tanks, mixing cone, 2” Tank, 1300 gal 120' Boom, Briggs & Stratton pump, 7 section shutoffs Chemical $11,000. 507-327-1948 Educator 20" spacing on Center, Foam markers FOR SALE: Demco Hi wheel Raven Smartrax Raven sprayer, 1000 gal, 60' hyd ACC Boom Norac Auto Hgt, fold, foam marker, rinse 3" High Cap Pump, 2" & 3" tank, Raven 440 control, Flow Meters, Multiflier dry 1500 gal tank 5HP, transfer box, Set up for liquid or dry pump. 507-947-3859 or 507fert. $249,900. Call or text 381-6576 605-595-2408

TIGERMATE II DMI 36 Ft Field Cult w/ Harrow, Real Good. 1000 Gal Top-Air Sprayer 60 Ft All Hyd Fold w/ Mon Etc Field Ready, $4,500/OBO. 319-347-6138 FOR SALE: 18' 520 MF disk, manual fold, good condi2001 1254 AgChem Rogator, TopAir 1100 sprayer, new Machinery Wanted 040 tion, $2,000. 507-273-1716 Raven SCS 440 monitoring 1200 gal tank, 90' boom, 20” system & liq control valves, spacing, Raven SCS 661 FOR SALE: 40' Noble spring All kinds of New & Used 60' boom; hyd driven controller, air ride, foamer, farm equipment – disc chistooth drag, $900. 507-327pump, 1100 gal tank w/ 200 always farmer owned, 2163 els, field cults, planters, 1948 gal rinse tank. Good to exc. hrs 19,270 miles, $40,000. soil finishers, cornheads, cond, $8,800. 507-380-6001 507-327-1948 FOR SALE: 60' Phoenix feed mills, discs, balers, spike, $3,000/OBO. 507-649haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 1888 WANTED: IH ground driven FOR SALE: JD 512 disk ripmanure spreaders, 2 or 4 per 9 tooth, good condition, wheel for parts or working. $17,000. 612-390-6886 507-491-1120

LOADER TRACTORS

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

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 ‘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 ‘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

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'01 Sunflower 5034 field cult, FOR SALE: JD 980 digger, 22' in very good condition, 29 ½', excellent condition, asking $10,500. Contact for $11,750. 507-327-6646 more information/pictures. 651-248-2003 JD 985 Field Cultivator For Sale: JD 48' 985 Field cultivator, 3 bar 1997 DMI field cultivator harrow, new knock-on 40.5' Tigermate I, Blue, shovels, very clean, Tandem wheels, 3 bar ready to go, always shedharrow double fold, narded, $17,500. (952) 237row center frame, gauge 0552 wheels, nice unit, $12,500. (641) 590-1102 John Deere 30 Ft #726 One Pass Finisher w/ 5 Bar Harrow(Good Blades) Real 2002 Great Plains Turbo Good. MANDAKO 42 Ft Till Vertical Tillage unit Land Roller (H.D. Model) Model TT 3000, center Like New. 319-347-6676 wgt pkg, hyd wing down

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,

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

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‘13 CIH, 380 MAG Row Trac 1178 hrs, luxury cab, full 520x42”duals ...............................................$167,000 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

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,

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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

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ALFALFA, MIXED hay, grass hay, & feed grade wheat straw. Medium squares or round bales. Delivery available. LeRoy Ose, call or text: 218-6896675

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FOR SALE: Parlor & free stall cows, just fresh for springing cows & heifers. From herd over 30000 milk. 1150 fat. 996 protein. SEC is 140,000. Closed herd. Eau Galle, Steve Weinzirl (715) 495-1984 WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 Cattle

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Bulls 12 Black Polled Simmental & Sim/Angus, long yearlings, exc quality, good disposition, EZ calving, birth wgts as low as 53 lbs, service sires: Upgrade, Dream On, Final Answer, Coneallys Capitalist, $1,995 for choice. Gerald Polzin, Cokato, MN. 320-286-5805

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FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320864-4625

FOR SALE: Shorthorn bulls and open heifers, yearlings to 3 yr old bulls. Park Rapids MN 218-252-3887

Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer-Polled-1&2 year Olds. We offer Breed leading genetics & excellent Phenotype. Our cattle are Vaccinated & Poured. Will deliver. Please call Ben for more information or to make an appointment. (320) 630-4146 kokettfarms@gmail.com

WANT TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 Horse

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

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(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

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2 Mammoth donkey jacks 2 yr old Belgian filly green 2017 West Central Wisconsin Compart's total program FOR SALE: Registered standing at stud. 60" black broke, blonde, pulling features superior boars & Show Pig Sale, Saturday, Duroc boars & crossbred w/light points, 57.5" paint open gilts documented by breed, $3,500. 12 yr old reg. March 25, Viewing: noon boars, Fergus Falls, MN, jack. They breed mares or BLUP technology. Duroc, thorough bred mare, broke Sale: 2:00 pm, N35953 Cty please leave a message. jennies. $300 stud fee. Call to ride & drive, bay, 15.2 York, Landrace & F1 lines. Rd S, Whitehall, WI 54773 218-739-2154 or 218-770-7916 (920)787-7522 hands, $2,500. Call or text Terminal boars offer leanSelling 150 plus Head, Jan(715)308-7608 ness, muscle, growth. Ma- FOR uary & February, CrossSALE: Yorkshire, ternal gilts & boars are bred, Duroc, Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc & productive, lean, durable. Berkshire, Hampshire, Hamp/Duroc boars, also All are stress free & PRRS Gilts & Barrows. Older & gilts. Excellent selection. free. Semen also available Younger Pigs Are AvailRaised outside. Exc herd through Elite Genes A.I. able To Purchase Off-farm, health. No PRSS. Delivery Make 'em Grow! Comparts For Earlier or Later avail. 320-568-2225 Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: Weigh-ins. For Availibility 877-441-2627 Please Call. Pigs Consigned Livestock Equip 075 By: Jamie Goplin 715-5300875; Gary Simmons 6081000 gallon Dairi-Kool bulk 864-0107; Dean Wetzel 608- FOR RENT: 1100-1200 pig tank, compressor & tank nursery, 3 turns per year, 769-5246. *for more inforwasher. (507)450-6115 labor included, Clarissa mation call or for a copy of MN. 218-756-2220 or 218-371our flyer, call or text with FOR SALE: Two Sortall hog 7050 your address* scales, made by Schick En• DELUX 20' Model 6030, LP/NG, 3PH, 600 BPH terprises, 100% SS, asking $2,500/OBO. 507-360-3779

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ‘13 Case SR250 Skid Steer Loader, cab, air, 2 speed, E-H controls, air ride seat, 286 hours ...................................................... $31,500 ‘11 CIH Magnum 190, powershift, 380/90R54 duals, 3448 hours, powertrain warranty till 02/28/2018 ............................................. $69,000 ‘12 JD S690 combine, 650/85R38 duals, 2WD, chopper, 1357 sep. hours .................... $161,500 ‘08 JD 9870 combine, 4WD, 520/85R42 duals, chopper, 1858 sep. hours ...................... $95,000 ‘13 JD 7210R MFWD, 20 speed command quad trans., 18.4R46 duals, 380/85R34 single fronts, all new Firestone radials, 4 remotes, 5440 hours ...................................................... $79,000 ‘07 JD 8430T, narrow stance, 6400 hours, through service program, new 24” tracks, rebuilt mid rollers, front weights, nice tractor ... $72,500 ‘10 JD 7630 MFWD, IVT trans., 380/90R50 singles, 2700 hours ................................ $76,000

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FOR SALE: '01 Ford F250, 7.3 dsl, auto transmission, club cab, 4x4, engine perfect, mint interior, 160K miles, $6,900. 320-583-0881 FOR SALE: 2016 & 2017 Neville built aluminum grain trailers, 38.5', new condition, photo or information, call or text, 218-7913400 FOR SALE: Ford 7.3 dsl engines, transmissions & parts for all years. New or Used with service. 320-5830881 Recreational Vehicles

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Lagers of Mankato ............................11

Anderson Seeds ..................................9

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Life Syle Homes ................................8

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Mages Auction Service ....................33

Broskoff Structures ............................5

Maring Auction ..........................31, 32

C & C Roofing ..................................22

Massop Electric ................................38

Cannon Falls Beacon ........................30

Matejcek Implement ........................37

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Mid-American Auction, Co. ......32, 34

Curt’s Truck & Diesel Service ............4

Midwest Ag Construction ..................8

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

Dahl Farm Supply ............................23

Minnwest Bank ................................23

Dan Pike Clerking ............................33

Northland Buildings ..........................19

Diers Ag & Trailer Sales..................12

Olsen Truck Service ..........................14

Doda USA ........................................17

Pruess Elevator..................................38

Double B Manufacturing ..................16

R & E Enterprises ............................37

Gags Camperway ..............................13

Rush River Steel & Trim ..................11

Greenwald Farm Center ....................39

Schweiss, Inc.....................................38

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

Smith’s Mill Implement ....................39

Henslin Auction ....................30, 31, 35

Southwest MN K-Fence....................29

Holland Auction Company ..............30

Spanier Welding ..................................5

Houghton Auction ............................36

Steffes Group ....................................34

Jim Masching ....................................13

Suess Auction ....................................30

K & S Millwrights ......................18, 24

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Books and the Big Store

he O.G. Anderson Big Store opened in 1901 and was the department store that served Minneota, Minn., until it closed in 1972. According to Mary Buysse, it was called the Big Store because it supposedly was the largest department store between the South Dakota border and Mankato. Buysse now works in the historic building as the librarian of the Minneota Public Library, or perhaps it should be called, the Big Library. Along with stacks of books and a row of computers, there are lounge areas for adults and for teens, a children’s area, and a conference room. After the Big Store closed, it sat empty or was used for storage, except for a separate men’s department that became a senior center. Talk that the building might be torn down caused citizens to form the Society for the Preservation of Minneota History. The group organized in 1981 for the purpose of saving the historic structure. Daren Gislason was a part of the society. He said they purchased the building and restored the second floor opera house while seeking a use for the first floor. When a Friends of the Library group was formed, the society found the partner it needed. After working through the smalltown politics, Gislason said, the society sold the building to the city for $1 for use as a library. The city then rented the second floor to the society for $1 to maintain and use for events. Through grants, fundraisers and donations, Buysse said the Friends of the Library gave their portion of the building a complete makeover — beginning with geothermal heat and basement bracing to hold the extra weight of book stacks. The pressed tin ceiling was removed square by square, refurbished and replaced. The hardwood floor was made to look new again. Light fixtures replicating those of the Big Store were installed.

One reminder of the building’s former use is the cashier’s area, an elevated area in the back corner. Photos show how clerks would take a customer’s money, send it in a capsule on a wire to the cashier, who would make change and send it back. This enclosed space is now a children’s reading area. The century-old building is a sound structure that Buysse said the Minnesota Historical Society predicts will last another hundred years. Think of all the reading, enlightenment, and enjoyment the Big Store/Public Library can provide in that time span. The library is in downtown Minneota, one block east of Highway 68 on Jefferson Street. Find library hours at www.plumcreeklibrary. org/Minneota. v

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