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An 82-year-old woman in my church presents from Santa Claus, parents, spoke to the youth group on growing up grandparents and extended family. They without technology. She grew up on an 80love it! acre farm near Itasca State Park in northWhile they love the gifts from grandern Minnesota. She grew up in a family of parents, they also love to listen to your 10 siblings with no running water, elecstories of Christmas past. So share a tricity or telephone. story from your childhood this season.

The kids fetched water from a spring on Long after they grow out of their new their property. One of her brothers used to pajamas, they will remember your family say we ran like hell with a bucket to the story. They will share it with their chilLAND MINDS spring and back to the house; that was our dren.

By Marie Wood running water.

Within our tinsel-trashed Christmas, When she wasn’t doing chores, she the wonder, joy and traditions are still climbed trees, made tunnels in the snow there. The look on a child’s face when and played checkers and cards. She she sees that Santa has visited. Of didn’t talk on a telephone until course, she’s wearing her new she was in high school. And the pajamas! phone was attached to the wall I find the wonder and joy in and had a cord!

Do you decorate your shop, the quiet moments. Watching a The teenagers, with their cell holiday movie with your family. barn or farmhouse? If so, we’d phones in their back pockets, My own children were very love to see how you light up the young when they saw “It’s a were in awe. They listened closely and asked questions.

Wonderful Life.” Your local farm for the holidays.

Christmas gift drives for families She recalled the family’s first who need a hand. Life-size If you’d like to be featured in tractor. Up until then, her Nativity sets. School holiday probrother farmed with a team of our next issue, contact Marie grams and concerts. Singing horses. The first time on the Wood at (507) 344-6341 or “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” tractor, he yelled “WHOOA.” at your church on Christmas Another brother ran alongside mwood@thelandonline.com. morning. Grandma’s Christmas and told him, he had to use the cookies. brake to stop.

My favorite part of the season is when we trim the One Christmas, one of her brother’s got a farm set. tree. My teenage girls love to see their favorite ornaThey were poor and it was an especially lean year.

Not all the kids got a present that year. She said she ments from their early childhood. We have Dora the Explorer, Disney Princess and Barbie ornaments. may have gotten a piece of fruit or a cookie. Her Doesn’t everybody? We eat cookies, drink hot cocoa brother Tom was a couple years older and told her, and listen to Christmas carols on the radio.

“That’s OK. You can play with me.” She said that was fine.

Enjoy the season!

My daughter said that wouldn’t fly in our house.

Marie Wood is the associate editor of The Land. She She’s right. may be reached at mwood@thelandonline.com. v Today, many American children, mine included, get

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18 — MARL program to complete its ninth class in March 19 — Minnesota Soybean Growers Association looks at dicamba use 22 — New deputy ag secretary has Minnesota ties 28 — FarmHer spreads the word of women’s contributions to agriculture

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Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos Right: Dry edible bean harvest begins. These are Navy beans.

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Paul Golden of Montevideo, Minn., shared three photos from harvest season.

Above: Paul Golden snapped this photo of soybean harvest in west central Minnesota this fall. This photo was chosen for our cover photo.

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Twisty Mugo pine: From fairy garden to bonsai specimen If you remember my column on fairy gardens from this summer, I am reporting on the ongoing life of a special conifer.

It was purchased for the fairy garden as a cultured specimen with twists and turns for artistic appeal. Appropriately, its name is Twisty Mugo Pine.

IN THE GARDEN The miniature tree is experiencing a growth rate of 2-4

By Sharon Quale inches per year. It has a hardiness of minus 50 to minus 40 F and likes full sun.

The small tree came potted in a black square plastic pot, which was fine since I buried it in the fairy garden. This fall, I dug it up in its original container and put it in a high light situation in the garage.

Now comes the epiphany — bonsai!

Bonsai is a Japanese art form using trees grown in containers. I found a spherical container, did some root pruning, and now have a beautiful bonsai specimen. The purposes of bonsai are the pleasant contemplation of the viewer.

The practice of bonsai can be confused with dwarfing, but dwarfing usually is genetic. Bonsai uses techniques of root pruning, potting, defoliation and grafting to produce the exquisite trees.

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A high was reached in bonsai cultivation in the 14th century. One of the oldest known living bonsai trees, considered one of the national treasures of

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A number of techniques are employed in bonsai cultivation: leaf trimming, pruning, wiring branches, clamping, grafting and defoliation.

Our twisty Mugo pine happily waits for spring and replanting in the fairy garden.

Editor’s note: The website www.bonsai4me.com has this to say about incorporating Mugo pines (ore Pinus mugo) in bonsai horticulture: Pinus mugo has a bad reputation for reacting badly to repotting and rootpruning. It is not unusual to hear of Mugos becoming weak or even dying after a spring repotting. The Mugo pine appears to be one of a few tree species that actually prefer repotting and rootpruning during the growing season.

With a healthy Mugo, all of any old, poor draining soil that is found can be removed by hand but do not wash the roots. This allows new, fast draining soil to be introduced around the rootball without removing the natural mycarrhizae attached to the roots. If you have any doubts as to the strength of the tree, only remove 50 percent of any old compacted soil that is found, removing the remainder in the next repotting.

It is not necessary to prune any of the foliage of the pine after rootpruning to balance the tree. The waxy needles of a pine require relatively little moisture See QUALE, pg. 5

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Poverty is increasing dramatically in rural America The gap between America’s rural poor lower rural population, explains USDA, and non-poor, like in urban America, is the “increased mortality among workcontinues to widen. The difference in ing-age adults.” A terrible contributor to rural America, however, is that the gap this unforeseen increase is the “Rising is widening faster than in any of the rates of prescription medication abuse, nation’s grittiest cities or suburban especially opioids, and the related rise counties. in heroin-overdose deaths… (Both) are contributing to this unprecedented rise That’s the conclusion of two recent in age-specific mortality rates after a reports by the U.S. Department of FARM & FOOD FILE century or more of steady declines.”

Agriculture and the University of New By Alan Guebert Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Perhaps most devastating, the “age Policy. Both point to a dramatic downspecific” groups identified by USDA turn in rural America’s economic and are the very people rural America social outlook over the past decade and needs for a hopeful future. “Between neither sees many signs of a quick 1999-2001 and 2013-15, rural mortaliturnaround. ty increased more than 20 percent for 25- to 29-year-olds… Mortality rates also increased for The USDA report, issued Nov. 7, shows that for rural adults between the ages 20-24 and 30-54…” the first time in the nation’s history rural (or “nonmetro”) America lost population. Indeed, between Even worse, reckons USDA, the rural drug crisis, 2010 and 2016 a historically high 1,351 rural coun- “... if it continues, will not only lower rural populaties lost population while only 487 rural counties tion but will increase what is known as the depenhad positive — albeit very small — population dency ratio: the number of people likely to be not growth. working (children and retirees) relative to people likely to be wage earners (working-age adults).”

The losing rural counties lost far more overall: 790,000 lost to only 281,000 gained.

If this isn’t the rural America you see when you go to town for coffee or take in the local high school Not all counties gained big or lost little. USDA basketball game, you need to alter your route and found that nearly 140 rural counties grew by a collective 317,000. Many of those gains, however, were broaden your view. in rural areas that rode the shale oil and crude oil Rural America is both bleeding people and its peoboom after 2010. Some of those people, however, like ple are bleeding. Grocery stores, doctor’s offices and the boom itself, are now gone. churches aren’t just going; they’re gone. Most, in fact, are long gone. Rural wages aren’t just low; they Another “unanticipated trend” contributing to substantially “lag” behind metro wages. And rural

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median household income isn’t just less than in the city; it “has averaged 25 percent below the urban median since 2007.”

Moreover, poverty in rural counties is rising rapidly, according to the University of New Hampshire study. Between 2000 and 2013, “the number of nonmetropolitan counties with poverty rates of 20 percent or more increased from 416, or 20.6 percent of all nonmetropolitan counties, to 657, or 32.5 percent of all nonmetropolitan counties…”

And if that isn’t bad enough news, “(T)he share of the rural population living in these places nearly doubled from 17.5 to 31.6 percent,” notes the research.

That dramatic increase in rural poverty — during a period when average U.S. wages rose nearly 37 percent (from $32,921 to $44,888) —is both shocking and revealing. Shocking in that poverty, at 16.7 percent of the nation’s overall rural population, is nearly 4 percentage points higher than overall urban poverty, and revealing in that no one outside of rural sociologists seemed to even notice its rise.

Not so shocking, however, is that few policymakers are even talking about rural America’s dramatic decline. Instead, most are focused on tax cuts and budget cuts, two policy shifts that will bring less money and more woe to our forgotten neighbors.

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Bonsai tips for growing Mugo pines QUALE, from pg. 4 uptake from the roots, there is no need to try and reduce transpiration through the removal of aboveground growth. The more foliage the tree has after rootpruning, the more strength it will have to repair and regenerate the rootmass. The tree will balance the roots and foliage itself.

After repotting during the summer, if temperatures in your climate are above an average 80 F (approx) keep the tree out of direct sun for a couple of weeks (only) and lightly mist the foliage a couple of times a day, otherwise no special provision is necessary.

Healthy and vigorous, immature landscape or garden center Mugos can be repotted, pruned and wired all at the same time after the first flush of growth through to early September. However, after this ini-

tial styling, the tree then will require two or three years to recover.

The general rule with mature (over 30-40 years) pines is to limit only one insult per vegetative period.

After repotting or drastic pruning or wiring or styling you must then wait until 12 months elapses before carrying out any further work. This also means that if a pine is styled in the summer, it cannot be re-potted the following spring.

Immature pines can be worked much harder and it is possible to get away with less time for recovery. But it is important to respect that pines must always be worked slowly.

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Traditional holiday recipes are good for tummy and soul Minnesotan as hot dish.

The traditions during the That, of course, is the last holiday season are what name Larson. I got married bind us to the past while 15 years ago and that familcreating new memories iar easy to spell and proalong the way. Food customs nounce name is now are among the traditions replaced with the last name during the holidays that Kveno. What kind of name is people hold most dear. that? If I had a dollar for My grandfather was 100 COOKING every time someone asked percent Sicilian and that WITH KRISTIN me that question, I would be was obvious the first time living on my own private By Kristin Kveno you met him. He could be island in the Caribbean tough, but had a kind heart, right now. It’s a Norwegian and was incredibly proud of his family. name and currently there are only 11 of Family is the root of the Sicilian culus in the United States with that last ture. It didn’t matter where we gathname so it’s no wonder no one knows ered for Christmas, whether at my grandparents’ house in Chicago or my how the heck to say it. The few but mighty Kveno people are proud of the house growing up in the Twin Cities, one thing remained constant and that name and their Norwegian heritage. In was the stuffed artichokes that made it keeping with Norwegian pride, here’s a to every holiday table. My grandfather wonderful recipe for krumkake. If you’ve never made this delicate cone died last January at 91 years old and shaped cookie before, get yourself a the tradition of making stuffed artikrumkake iron and join in this tasty chokes, now in his memory, will contradition. These delicate treats are an tinue for many, many years to come. instant crowd pleaser and are a wonn derful addition to any cookie tray this This recipe invokes the simple taste of holiday season.

Italian cuisine — olive oil, Parmesan Krumkake and breadcrumbs stuffed in an artiallrecipes.com/recipe/68293/norwegian-krumchoke. The aroma of the stuffed artikake/ chokes while they cook will always 1/2 cup unsalted butter bring back memories of holidays gone 1 cup white sugar by. My kids have become master arti2 eggs choke stuffers and enjoy making this 1 cup milk dish as much as I do.

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Stuffed Artichokes 1/2 tsp. butter flavoring, optional 1 can bread crumbs 1/2 pound grated Parmesan cheese Heat krumkake iron on stove over medium Parsley flakes heat. You can also use an electric krumkake or Olive oil pizzelle iron. Cream together the butter and Salt and pepper sugar in a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, and About 6 artichokes (depending on the size of the mix well using a spoon. Pour in the milk, flour, artichoke) vanilla and butter flavoring; mix well.

Mix all the ingredients together (except artiPlace a teaspoon of the batter on the prechokes) until mixture sticks together when heated iron, and press together. Cook until squeezed between middle finger and thumb. Cut browned, about 30 seconds per side, depending tops off artichokes. Boil for about 10 minutes in on the heat. Remove from the iron and quickly large pot (until slightly softened.) Remove from roll up around a stick or around a cone before water and drain upside down. Stuff ingredients in they harden. artichokes and bake (covered with tin foil) in n Pyrex dish. Add water to bottom of Pyrex so that Since I live in one of the most German they are steamed. Bake at 325 F for approximately an hour or until you can easily pull a leaf towns in the United States, it would out. Check occasionally to see if you need to add almost be a crime if I didn’t include one more water. You can add a little red sauce to the traditional German recipe. I asked one top of the artichoke before baking for color if you of my dear friends and native New Ulmer what was her must-have Gerwish. Serve chilled. man food during the holidays, she n quickly replied that every Christmas I was born with a last name that is as morning her mom makes German stol-

len. While the recipe may be lengthy, it’s worth the time. Give this fruited, iced bread a try this holiday season!

Stollen www.epicurious.com/recipes 1-1/3 cups plus 1-1/2 tsp. lukewarm milk (95100 F) 1-1/2 tsp. lukewarm water (95-100 F) 1 cup plus 1-1/2 tsp. sugar 2-1/4 tsp. yeast 6-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1-1/2 cups golden raisins 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 1 cup chopped candied fruit 1-1/4 cups (2-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided 2 eggs 2-1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cloves 2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided 1/2 tsp. salt 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted after measuring Sponge Stir 1-1/2 tsp. lukewarm milk, 1-1/2 tsp. lukewarm water and 1-1/2 tsp. sugar in large bowl.

Add yeast and stir until smooth. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add 2-2/3 cups flour and remaining lukewarm milk and mix well.

Cover and let sponge rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Dough Mix 3 tablespoons flour with raisins, slivered almonds and candied fruit in medium bowl.

Using a stand mixer with the mixing paddle, beat 1 cup unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt. Beat in sponge. Stir in fruit and nuts. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. The dough should be slightly sticky. Replace the mixer paddle with the dough hook. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl. Add dough, turning to coat entire surface.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 2-1/2 hours. Place a Silpat mat or parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Punch dough down. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into 10-by-16-inch oval. Fold in half lengthwise to form a 5-by-16-inch loaf. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until almost double in volume, about 2 hours.

Position racks in lower and upper thirds of oven and preheat to 325 F. Switch the positions of the loaves after 30 minutes. Bake for 1 hour, until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on bottom. Transfer to a baking rack and cool slightly.

Icing In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 4 tbsp. water, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the liquid is gently simmering. Remove the pan from the heat. Sift the confectioners sugar into the pan and mix with a rubber spatula until the icing is thick and creamy. Mix in the remaining teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle the icing over each stollen and spread to cover each loaf. Let the icing set for about 10 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature. n Cold weather is upon us and soon the snow will fall. For many, holiday traditions include time outside enjoying winter’s majesty and for little ones that means many trips down the big sledding hill with friends and family. Nothing warms up kids and adults alike than a cup of hot cocoa and perhaps a Christmas cookie (or two.) Here is an easy recipe for cocoa mix. Just add water and a couple of marshmallows and those cold toes and rosy cheeks will be warm in no time!

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix www.thepioneerwoman.com 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups powdered milk or instant nonfat dry milk In a large bowl, sift the confectioners’ sugar, then the unsweetened cocoa, to get rid of any lumps. Stir in the powdered milk, and whisk well until everything is combined. Add mini marshmallows to the container, if desired. This can be kept in the pantry for 6 months.

When you want to make hot cocoa, combine equal parts hot cocoa mix and hot water. n Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. May this holiday season be filled with treasured time with family and friends enjoying traditions new and old!

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SFA’s director returned to rural roots in Minnesota

By Edie Schmierbach The Free Press Staff Writer NEW ULM, Minn. — Sustainable Farming Association’s director Theresa Keaveny returned to familiar surroundings about a year ago.

The Morton area native had been living in Montana for the past 17 years. She now lives in New Ulm and Theresa is again enjoying rural Minnesota Keaveny scenes, like family farms dotting the landscape “I came back to my family-farming roots last year,” said Keaveny from her office in New Ulm. She prefers working from a Greater Minnesota location in her executive duties for a 26-year-old program with a Minneapolis address.

“SFA is dedicated to protecting the land and promoting healthy soil,” she said.

In her former position as founding executive director of Montana Conservation Voters, Keaveny oversaw a membership-based group of advocates for conservation, clean energy and civic participation in government.

She served as Brown County Museum’s office manager before she accepted the SFA position in February.

Keaveny recently learned a grant she wrote has landed $75,000 from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The funds will be used for a project focusing on farmer-to-farmer networking about soil health.

The grant was awarded as part of NCR-SARE’s professional development program, which emphasizes training agricultural educators in Extension, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, private and not-for-profit sectors. The program uses farmers as educators to address emerging issues in their communities.

NCR-SARE’s administrative council is a diverse mix of agricultural stakeholders in the region.

Council members hail from regional farms and ranches, the Cooperative Extension Service, universities, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations.

A group of agricultural support professionals will be trained to provide information about sustainable agriculture, cover crops and soil health principles.

The 2018 Midwest Soil Health Summit is an Scholarship recipients agree to host/conduct at upcoming two-day training event in Fergus Falls. least one soil health-related educational event.

A limited number of scholarships remain for ag For more information on the summit, go to: www. professionals, agency employees, and crop consul- sfa-mn.org/midwest-soil-health-summit. tants who would like to attend the Feb. 14-15 sumThe Free Press is a sister publication of The Land.v mit. First-time applicants receive preference.

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Look at people as individuals instead of as nationalities There are some things I white, middle-aged try to avoid. Shopping in grandma. brick and mortar on SaturThen a Hispanic man day afternoons is one of walked in who looked like them. Yet here I was. Dazed his age range fell somewhere by the craze, I pushed my between Mr. Somalian and now full cart through the me. He said hello to me and Walmart parking lot, and then looked at Mr. Somalian then tried to open the trunk and greeted him not in EngTHE BACK PORCH lish or Spanish, but what of a vehicle that was not mine. It was a red like mine,

By Lenae Bulthuis must’ve been a Somali diadirty from a mix of snow lect. And the dude’s eyes and miles on gravel roads widened with surprise. like mine, but when it refused to open, Mr. Hispanic translated for me and its license plate spoke truth. This Jeep then spoke another Minnesota-nice belonged to another. phrase in Mr. Somalian’s native Makes and models of vehicles mean tongue. They smile; Mr. Hispanic translittle to me. Which flies in the face of lates. vehicle enthusiasts. While I’m clumpBut the best was yet to come. Mr. ing vehicles by color or category — car, Hispanic then said something that van or pickup, motor heads see each even Mr. Somalian didn’t understand. individual car, and know the specifics This guy was more Western then Mr. — horsepower, gas mileage, towing Hispanic thought. “I don’t know what capacity and more. you’re saying,” Mr. Somalian said.

Here’s the thing. How we clump vehiSo Mr. Hispanic translated for both of cles is a personal preference; how we us, and then said, “Dude, there’s a lot of clump people can be divisive. How people in our community who are many times have we been dazed or learning your language. We want to get crazed by someone’s actions and to know you. We’re glad you’re here.” responded with a condescending, pointed finger. You know how it is with And with his complimentary soda in those millennials, or those city slickers, hand, he raised his glass and said good-bye to both of us in English. or those people on the far side of our political views.

Mr. Somalian and I smiled at each other, and even made some friendly, Although I don’t know much about cars, I do take care of mine. During my but awkward small talk. But I couldn’t Jeep’s last oil change I shared a small get over Mr. Hispanic. Something is up with this dude. And the only thing I waiting room with a young Somalian man. After we exchanged pleasantries, could figure out is that he must be a the only sound in the room was the TV Christian. Not one of those Christians in the corner. I don’t do small talk well who show up at church on a semi-regular basis, but one who radically lives on a good day and figured this dude out his faith. Because for me learning a probably doesn’t want to talk to a

second language just so you can make small talk during an oil change is radical indeed.

After I paid my bill I looked for Mr. Hispanic. He was vacuuming the interior of his vehicle. I’d tell you what kind of car, but I’m clueless. Surprise.

Surprise.

I knocked on his window. “Excuse me, sir,” I said. He turned down the music so we could hear each other.

“Are you a Christian?” I asked.

“I am!” he said. “Was it the music?”

Nope. It wasn’t the lyrics; it was his life.

And I drove home convicted at how wrongly I initially judged both these

guys.

Christian hip-hop recording artist Toby Mac wrote, “Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up.”

And I would add, don’t judge a book by its cover, a vehicle by its color, or a person by his nationality. Like motor heads view cars, see each individual person.

Look them in the eyes the way you want me to see who you really are, and the way I hope you will really see me.

Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain and livestock farm. She can be reached at lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com or @Lenae Bulthuis. v

Women in Ag Network workshop in December The University of Minnesota Extension offers Women in Ag Network events. “Where do I begin transition planning?” is an interactive program from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Dec. 14, at St. Cloud Regional Extension Office, 3601 18th St. S., St. Cloud, Minn. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Participants, working in family groups, will be involved in several fun, hands-on exercises to help them apply the key learning objectives from the workshop. These key topics will be crucial to the farm family beginning the discussion around developing their farm business transition and succession plan.

You will learn to: Understand and apply intergenerational communication; understand farm management concepts to transfer labor, income, management and asset; understand retirement considerations for the senior generation; determine the financial viability of the farm; and develop prioritized goals for transition.

Cost is $20 and includes lunch and workbook. Visit www.extension.umn. edu/agriculture/business/womein-inag/. For more information, contact Megan Roberts, meganR@umn.edu or (507) 398-6722.

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Dec. 11 — Winter Dairy Series — Jordan, Minn. — U of M Extension presents Life After rsBt — Visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/dairy Dec. 14 — Farm Business Transition for Women — St. Cloud, Minn. — Learn beginning steps to farm transition

presented by University of Minnesota Extension Women in Ag Network — Register at z.umn.edu/WAGN-Transition Dec. 19 — Rural Legislative Forum — Mankato, Minn. — The 35th Rural Legislative Forum focuses on federal initiatives to improve the rural economy; issues briefing, keynote speaker, congressional delegation panel, dinner — Contact GreenSeam at info@greenseam.org or (507) 385-6640 or visit www. greenseam. org/events

Jan. 9 — Taking charge of your finances — Fergus Falls, Minn. — UMN Extension Agricultural Business Management presents short course on organizing and using financial records — Contact Nathan Hulinsky at huli0013@ umn.edu or (218) 236-2009 or visit www. extension.umn.edu/agriculture/business Jan. 17 — Taking charge of your finances — Crookston, Minn. — UMN Extension Agricultural Business Management presents short course on orga-

nizing and using financial records — Contact Nathan Hulinsky at huli0013@ umn.edu or (218) 236-2009 or visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/ business Jan. 24-25 — MN AG EXPO — Mankato, Minn. — Trade show, networking, educational sessions and annual meetings of Minnesota Soybean Growers and Corn Growers associations — Visit www.mnagexpo.com

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2018 NEW SOYBEAN HYBRIDS

Seed Selection Guide Dairyland Seed

Hefty Seed www.heftyseed.com

H03X8 www.dairylandseed.com R2X Rock solid performer! Has the whole DSR-0418/R2Y defensive package. Excellent IDC tolerRoundup Ready 2 Yield ance. White mold, soybean cyst nematode, brown stem rot, and phytophthora protecRM 0.4 New 0.4 RM with strong SCN protection.

Excellent yield potential with solid agronomics. Great early vigor promotes healthy looks throughout the season. Gorgeous, light tawny visuals. Tested as DST04-003/ R2Y in 2016 – multiple top 10 finishes in NDSU datasets.

tion to boot. Great standability! Stable bean that handles the tough Highway 9 corridor and IDC fields. Excellent standability. Ideal bean in the Red River Valley.

Runs into Minnesota very well, also.

DSR-1475/R2Y Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 1.4

Fantastic yielding early 0! Slightly less IDC protection than H03L7, but even more topend yield. Standability is very good. Place this variety on your best ground and push it for high yield with good fertility management. Wider plant type fills the rows well.

New 1.4 with top-shelf white mold protection. Widely tested within dealer networks as DST15-008/R2Y with very strong results. Three top 10 finishes in 2016 F.I.R.S.T. trials at or above the plot average in seven of eight datasets. Strong agronomics from top to bottom promote exceptional plant health. Broad stature covers the ground quickly and promotes heavy pod set.

DSR-1950/R2Y Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 1.9

Offensive genetics with medium height.

Data shows consistently above trend line yield. Terrific emergence and standability.

Well-positioned as a fuller season product.

Well-matched for wider rows in any soil type. Caution in high IDC prone areas.

H04L8 LL

LG Seeds C1000RX 1.0 RM Xtend

C1000RX had very high yield potential with great harvest appearance. Medium height plants are uniform with lots of pods and branches. Superior agronomics and stress tolerance; with very good IDC scores; SCN, PRR & BSR resistance; good White Mold tolerance.

LG Seeds C1414RX 1.4 RM Xtend

C1414RX performs well across the entire

Group I geography. A great defensive package against IDC, PRR, BSR, WM and SCN. Medium height plants stand well and have an attractive light tawny/tan look.

LG Seeds C1838RX 1.8 RM Xtend

C1838RX is a complete package of high yields and agronomics. Stands well with a great defensive package against IDC, PRR, SDS, BSR and SCN. White mold tolerance is exceptional. Medium tall plants with a thin-line canopy. Broadly adapted with good southern movement.

H04X8 R2X

Racehorse yielder with excellent western movement. Stands like a champ and handles some of the key stresses for beans in this geography. Fits from Wisconsin through Minnesota, North Dakota, and eastern Montana. Think of it as a racehorse, but don’t discount the level of defense this has to handle stress. Stands very well and fills the rows better than most.

LG Seeds

www.lgseeds.com LG Seeds C0850R2 0.8 RM Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield C0850R2 has a very high yield potential, is broadly adapted, and has with a gorgeous look. Medium height plants are bushy and branchy with good standability. Superior agronomics include very good IDC scores; SCN, PRR & BSR resistance; good White Mold tolerance; exhibits stress tolerance.

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16x628 1.6 RM

2018 NEW SOYBEAN HYBRIDS Seed Selection Guide LG Seeds

www.lgseeds.com LG Seeds C2201RX 2.2 RM Xtend

C2201RX adds a great yielding product to the line-up and has great agronomic features. Defense includes very good scores for IDC, WM, good scores for SDS, and resistance against SCN, BSR, PRR. Medium height plants that stand well with a medium canopy. Attractive appearance at maturity.

LG Seeds C2580RX 2.5 RM Xtend

C2580RX produces high yields from a moderately branchy canopy that is medium tall in stature and has strong agronomic features. Stands well with a great defensive package against IDC, PRR, SDS, BSR, and SCN. High stress tolerance.

LG Seeds C2888RX 2.8 RM Xtend

Mustang Seeds

18x128 1.8 RM

Excellent emergence, standability, White Mold and BSR resistance. Great western movement. Order early! May be a sell out.

Feels like the big hitter in late Group 1 maturity.

22x228 www.mustangseeds.com 2.2 RM Great agronomic package. Very good 00x698 White Mold, IDC and stress tolerance.

0.06 RM Looks to be a benchmark in the early Very good IDC score. Excellent plot performance in 2016. Yield expression very noticeable with clusters of pods.

00X828 0.08 RM

Excellent IDC with great agronomic package. Stood out in 2016 on tough acres.

Resistant to BSR.

02x388 0.2 RM

Great emergence, standability and excellent IDC. Great adaptability for early Group 0. Awesome yields with noticeable pod clusters.

04x728 0.4 RM

Strong mid Group 0 yield performer. Great IDC score with Rps1k phytophthora gene.

Very good emergence and standability.

C2888RX adds a dominant yielding Xtend 06x628 line to our line-up. High stress tolerance 0.6 RM from bushy plants that adapt well from east BSR resistance, excellent IDC score. Great to west. Superior defensive traits including protection from IDC, PRR, WM, SDS, BSR, looking soybean plant. Performs right with the late Group 0. and SCN. The excellent tolerance to Sudden Death Syndrome should be noted. Plant 08x028 stature and appearance are impressive.

LG Seeds C2443LL 2.4 RM LibertyLink

Very big yields from this cross. Adapts well in zone and north. Excellent performance in South Dakota and Minnesota.

0.8 RM

Rps3a Phytophthora protection. Medium height, intermediate plant type. Steady yield performer.

C2443LL has great agronomics with a 12x928 strong defense including SCN, PRR, IDC, 1.2 RM SWM, SDS & CHR. Top end yield potential. Very good IDC and BSR resistance. Bean Adapts to all soils east-to-west. Medium has very good adaptability. Great yield pertall, bushy plant stature. former, related to our proven 14323.

14x428 1.4 RM

This soybean has great crosses in the background. Very good emergence and standability. Great phytophthora resistance Rps1k+3a.

Group 2 maturity.

24x728 2.4 RM

This 2.4 has great adaptability. Big yields from this offensive type soybean. Mediumtall height with very good stress tolerance.

25x528 2.5 RM

Excellent emergence and standability. Works great on high fertility ground and pivots.

Great companion with our 27x827.

L-0098 0.09 RM

Very good IDC score. Rps1k phytophthora protection with good field tolerance. Consistent height with branching type plant.

L-0248N 0.2 RM

Excellent defensive package with very good yields. Medium-tall plant height with good branching. Early Liberty Link soybean with cyst protection.

C-108N 1.0 RM

Excellent IDC and Cyst Nematode protection. Good Phytophthora field tolerance.

Exciting new conventional release as early Group 1.

NorthStar Genetics

www.northstargenetics. com NS 60053XR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 00.5

Very strong performance in testing and you can see the yield in this one as it finishes.

NS 60083NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 00.8

Superior IDC tolerance and a “must plant” on your tough acres.

NS 60393NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 0.3

Great IDC and PRR tolerance and adaptation east to west is outstanding.

NS 60513NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 0.5

Great looking profile with medium height and nice width, well above yield curve in Minnesota and N.D. trials.

NS 60743NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 0.7

Very strong IDC performance, and an excellent agronomic package to cover wide area of adaptation.

NS 60823NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 0.8

High win rate in test sets with products of later maturity. Place on your well managed acres for outstanding performance.

NS 61153NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 1.1

A plant me anywhere product with excellent east to west adaptation with high stress tolerance.

NS 61493NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 1.4

Double gene PRR protection with full BSR resistance and outstanding performance across central Minnesota and eastern S.D.

NS 61663NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 1.6

A variety that has yield with an overall good agronomic package that provides wide adaptation area.

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NorthStar Genetics

STAND TALL

www.northstargenetics.com NS 61903NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 1.9

Two gene PRR tolerance, SWM tolerance, and resistance to BSR with stress tolerance that allows great east to west movement.

NS 62323NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 2.3

A great, full-season, offering with superior cyst nematode protection, with good SWM and IDC tolerance.

NS 62483NXR2 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans RM 2.4

Our fullest maturity product that packs in high yield potential with best performance west and in zone of maturity adaptation.

NS 1063NR2 Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans RM 1.0

Excellent SCN resistance, stacked PRR tolerance, great yield performance, and is widely adapted to perform in all soils.

A promise ro o t ed in t he firmes t ground of all .

Family.

NS 0773NLL LibertyLink Soybeans RM 0.7

A combination of very solid defensive traits with high yield potential that maintains performance moving north and south of maturity zone.

NS 0819NLL LibertyLink Soybeans RM 0.8

We’re family-owned. Rooted here in the north.

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A consistent yield performer and identified as having cyst nematode protection.

NS 2013NLL LibertyLink Soybeans RM 2.0

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Attractive plant appearance all season and outstanding performance moving north and south within maturity zone.

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THE SECRET TO MORE BEANS ISN’T A SECRET AT ALL. THE SECRETALLTOYOU MORE BEANS A SECRET HAVE TO DOISN’T IS ASK TIM. AT ALL.

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Contact your local Dairyland Seed rep today!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK TIM.

BENTON CO. Scott Heilig, DSM 320.250.4545

TIM BERNTSON | FRONTIER AG | BUFFALO, ND

Gerry Maleska 320.249.2180

TIM BERNTSON | FRONTIER AG | BUFFALO, ND

BIG STONE CO. Stock Service 320.760.3564 CHISAGO CO. Doug Melby 612.282.8069

REDWOOD CO. Terry Nelson, DSM 507.227.0863

FILLMORE CO. Dan Schmidt 507.251.7013

RENVILLE CO. Jerry Wohlman 320.579.0226

GRANT CO. Matthew Brunkow 320.760.1560

Christopher Hoffman 320.579.0936

Argyle Seed 701.741.8234 MARTIN CO. International Ag Labs 507.235.6909

110 years and GROWING

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Doug Brown 320.980.5459

DOUGLAS CO. Bruce Wussow 320.766.8548

MARSHALL CO. Brad Lunke 218.686.9378

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We got on our knees, put our hands in the dirt and helped Tim find soybean varieties that yields onour hishands farm. in the Wedeliver got onhigher our knees, put And we’d like to do the same for you. dirt and helped Tim find soybean varieties that deliver on his SEED farm. And CONTACT YOURhigher LOCALyields DAIRYLAND we’d like to do the you.

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NorthStar Genetics

L03-12N LibertyLink RM 0.3

NS 2372NLL LibertyLink Soybeans RM 2.3

13R03 Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 0.3

www.northstargenetics. com

Excellent top-end yield performance, very good cyst resistance, and best performance on fields without high pH concerns.

NS 2403NLL LibertyLink Soybeans RM 2.4

Competes well with 2.6 maturity products, maintains high performance across a variety of soil types, and has strong agronomic characteristics.

Peterson Farms Seed

Excellent IDC means this bean handles sour ground well. Steady yield and performance.

Controls volunteer RR Corn and RR Canola.

Rps3a brings the best Phytophthora resistance we can offer for bean-on-bean. A worry-free option for heavy or tough ground.

Excellent emergence for no till option and handles trash.

17X04N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 0.4

Rps3a, IDC, and SCN in one package. Very flexible placement across soil types.

L05-11N LibertyLink RM 0.5

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Rps1k for Phytophthora coupled with SCN resistance puts up barriers to yield robbers.

Excellent IDC will erase yellow, yield-dragging areas in fields. Big, bushy bean that handles any conditions.

18X008N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 00.8

18X05 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 0.5

Excellent IDC for the north’s toughest soils.

SCN, BSR and Phytophthora don’t stand a chance with this bean.

16R008N Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 00.8

Earliest soybean with the Rps3a+1c gene.

Handles variable soils outside the valley.

17X009 Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 00.9

Will excel on your most productive soils. Very good IDC tolerance.

17R009 Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 00.9

Excellent IDC, Brown Stem Rot, and Phytophthora package. A great compliment to our early lineup.

L01-14 LibertyLink RM 0.1

Great IDC means this bean handles sour ground well. Top yields in the early market.

16R01 Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 0.1

Attractive lateral branches. Terrific IDC tolerance for ease of placement.

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Very Good IDC with a nice Phytophthora package. MR for SCN so keep on rotated ground.

18X06N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 0.6

This new RR2X variety shows excellent emergence. Great package of yield, disease tolerance, and SCN.

L07-16N LibertyLink RM 0.7

Awesome IDC and SCN resistance. Does not handle wet feet.

18X07N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 0.7

Top IDC score in the RR2X lineup. Great agronomic package allows for flexible placement. Heavily podded plant with high yield potential.

15R07N Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 0.7

Our top RR2Y variety — everyone’s favorite.

Good IDC tolerance. Top performer in our replicated yield trials.

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18X13N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 1.3

17X09N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 0.9

18X14N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 1.4

Rps3a and SCN to fit heavy soils. 13R08Ntype IDC tolerance and placement.

An excellent choice for Phytophthora prone soils. Plant on all but the worst IDC soils.

14R09N Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 0.9

Handles wet feet well. Continued performance has kept this customer favorite in the lineup. Good IDC tolerance.

L11-18N LibertyLink RM 1.1

A perfect fit for the southern valley and east into MN. Great IDC and SCN.

18X11N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 1.1

A complete package of SCN, IDC, HRps3a, Brown Stem Rot and yield. Will be the go-to bean in the early 1.0 maturity zone.

14R11N Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 1.1

Superb SCN tolerance. Robust IDC resistance for greener fields and better yields.

Topped the charts in replicated testing.

L12-16N LibertyLink RM 1.2

Excellent width down the row; these pods really show. A great combination of IDC and SCN resistance. Keep on medium to better soils.

L13-15N LibertyLink RM 1.3

Breaking yield barriers in the mid-1.0 maturity group, this is our top performer in the 1.01.8 group. Very good IDC tolerance.

This bean’s yield separates itself from the RR2Y pack. Keep off IDC prone soils.

Good IDC and stress tolerance. Good bean when making the switch from RR2Y to RR2X.

15R14N Roundup Ready 2 Yield RM 1.4

A great package: yield, IDC, and SCN. Full SCN resistance allows for great flexibility in field placement.

18X16N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 1.6

Excellent top-end yield in the top environments. Has shown dependable standability.

L17-16N LibertyLink RM 1.7

A great defensive soybean with high yields.

SCN and IDC in one package to handle all soil types.

17X18N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 1.8

Excellent standability. First bean we’ve seen with possible white mold tolerance.

L21-17N LibertyLink RM 2.1

Proven yields across SD and MN. Early season emergence and vigor.

17X21N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 2.1

A Christmas tree of branches and pods.

Good IDC and Phytophthora resistance.

18X23N Roundup Ready 2 Xtend RM 2.3

Attractive medium-tall, bushy plant. A great bean for the southern half of SD and MN.

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Local Corn and Soybean Price Index

Cash Grain Markets

corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $2.90 +.14 $9.27 +.25 Madison $2.86 +.06 $9.28 +.24 Redwood Falls $2.90 +.01 $9.28 +.18 Fergus Falls $2.79 +.11 $9.03 +.13 Morris $2.87 +.12 $9.20 +.20 Tracy $2.95 +.07 $9.24 +.19 Average: $2.88 $9.22 Year Ago Average: $2.95 $9.50

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Grain Outlook Corn market continues to drift

Livestock Angles Beef market has challenges

Grain Angles 12 bad habits to break

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Dec. 1.

CORN — December corn pushed to a new contract low this week on a lack of fresh bullish news with December positions rolling forward. The new low in the December contract dropped to $3.35.5, while the March contract held above its $3.48.75 contract low. A late week recovery was inspired by month-end fund short covering. There were huge deliveries against the December contract. This is not normally friend- PHYLLIS NYSTROM ly to prices. For the week, March CHS Hedging Inc. corn jumped 3.75 cents higher at St. Paul $3.58.75, July 3.25 cents higher at $3.74.5, and December 2018 2.25 cents higher at $3.89.75 per bushel.

Weekly export sales were dismal at just 23.6 million bushels, well below expectations and an eight-week low.

This was below what is needed on a weekly basis to achieve the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s export target. Total export commitments at 867 million bushels are 27 percent behind last year. The USDA’s 1.925 billion bushels export forecast is a 16 percent year-onyear decline. Weekly corn sales need to average 26.3 million bushels per week to ring the bell. Cumulative export inspections are down 42 percent from a year ago.

It may not be recognized on the December report, but the USDA’s export outlook may be too high. It has been reported that China has bought 700,000 metric tons of corn in the last month — mainly from the United States. It is currently 16 percent cheaper for Chinese end users to import corn vs. paying domestic prices.

Livestock markets have enjoyed a turnaround during the past few weeks giving rise to a low from the past sell off to lower levels. Both beef and pork cutouts have improved during that time frame giving the packer better margins which reflected in better live prices. It is presumed that holiday inventorying and export business are the reasons for the recent turn higher in prices.

Live cattle prices have trended steady to slightly higher during the past few weeks, while the futures market has turned from JOE TEALE a discount to cash to a slight preBroker mium. This change in the basis Great Plains Commodity reflects the optimism by the Afton, Minn. trade that cattle are in a position to extend this current rally. The cattle market however faces a few challenges for this current rally to extend for any long period of time.

One challenge continues to be the growing number of cattle in feedlots that will continue to provide adequate numbers to keep beef supplies at a high level. The latest cold storage report suggests that beef supplies are still greater than the previous year.

Therefore supplies of beef will be of little problem to meet the current demand for beef unless export demand increases substantially in the near future.

Another problem may come from the beef cutout which will have to maintain the current move to higher levels. At current levels, the price seems a bit high in comparison to competitive meats. So producers should keep a close eye on market conditions and protect inventories as needed.

See TEALE, pg. 19

After a long harvest, producers are working on closing out the 2017 crop year and looking ahead to 2018. The next five months are considered by many lenders as renewal season. Lenders and clients will be looking at renewing or establishing a new line of credit for the 2018 crop year.

We’ve all read articles on what lenders are looking for from clients, including providing them with up-to-date financials and cash flow plans for the upcoming year. In order to build a stronger relationship with your AHNNA COMPART lender and help ensure a more Compeer expedient loan process, here are Senior Credit Officer 12 behaviors to avoid when workMankato, Minn. ing with your lender, and how to correct them.

Not taking responsibility or being accountable for what happens in your operation.

Rather than blame everyone else or coming up with excuses for what went wrong (prices, yields, breakdowns, etc.), take ownership and be willing to learn ways to protect your operation.

Provide incomplete, inadequate, or poor quality financial information. Spend the time to ensure all information provided is complete and accurate. In order to provide the most accurate financial picture of your operation, provide year-end financial statements which reconcile year-over-year to accrual adjusted earnings. Take steps to improve your financial reporting annually. Having highquality information is key to managing your operation.

See COMPART, pg. 17

See NYSTROM, pg. 17

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

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Soybean exports must increase to meet USDA projections NYSTROM, from pg. 16 The USDA released its 10-day baseline projections this week. These numbers are used mainly for budgetary reasons. They do give us a peek into what the USDA may use at the February Outlook Forum. For 2018 corn, they plugged in 91 million acres, up 600,000 acres from 2017; trend-line yield at 173.5 bushels per acre vs. 175.4 bu./acre this year; production at 14.52 billion bushels vs. 14.58 billion this year; ending stocks at 2.607 billion bushels vs. 2.487 billion bushels this year. At the 2017 Outlook Forum, the corn yield used for 2017 was 170.7 bu./acre.

Weekly ethanol production fell 8,000 barrels per day to 1.066 million bpd. This is still the secondhighest weekly production ever recorded. Ethanol stocks increased 100,000 barrels to 22 million barrels. Crush margins were 8 cents per gallon, unchanged from the previous week. The ethanol line on the December balance sheet may be increased with year-to-date ethanol production up 3.7 percent vs. a year ago and the USDA only forecasting a 0.5 percent increase.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s final 2018 biofuels blending mandate was left unchanged from those proposed in July. Conventional ethanol blending was left at 15 billion gallons, unchanged from the 2017 level. Biomass-based biodiesel mandate at 2.1 billion gallons is up slightly from this year’s 2.0 billion gallons, but was unchanged from the July proposal. The 2.1-billion-gallon level for biodiesel will remain in effect for 2019.

Outlook: The next World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will be released on Dec. 12.

The corn balance sheet is expected to show an increase in the ethanol usage category and possibly a

MARKETING cut to exports. We won’t see trade estimates until closer to the report date. The seasonal tendency for corn is to trade higher through the first half of December, but this year may be a year to be cautious.

Carries in the corn market were mixed this week.

Carries vs. the December widened, but the March/ May and May/July narrowed. Funds are very short and unless they have a reason to cover their position, like a significant, well-defined South American weather problem, they could drift sideways or lower until the Dec. 12 report. March corn is bracketed by $3.48 on the downside and $3.65 on the upside until something gives.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans slipped lower for most of the week on disappointing sales and month-end fund positioning, as well as chatter that the USDA’s export number will need to be reduced on the December report. A bump higher on Dec. 1 erased earlier losses to allow for a slightly higher weekly close. Bulls point to areas of dryness in Argentina, while bears tout improved prospects for possibly a record soybean crop in Brazil. The USDA’s last estimate for Brazil’s soybean crop was 108 million metric tons. A news survey put the average trade estimate at 109.4 mmt. For the week, January soybeans were up a penny at 9.94.25; July was 3.25 cents higher at 10.25.75; and November 2018 was up 4.25 cents at 10.09 per bushel.

Weekly export sales were within expectations but continue to fall behind last year’s pace. Sales were 34.6 million bushels. Total export commitments at 1.26 billion bushels are now 18 percent behind last year. The USDA’s 2.25 billion bushels export forecast

is a 3.5 percent increase year-on-year. We must average a record 25.3 million bushels of sales per week to complete the USDA’s number. Last year, we averaged just 17.3 million bushels/week from this point through the end of the marketing year. China has, so far this marketing year, bought 19.36 mmt of U.S. beans compared to 25.68 mmt last year. Export inspections continue to fall behind last year with cumulative inspections 120 million bushels behind last year, while the USDA is pegging a 76-millionbushel export increase. We have lots of ground to make up. U.S. soybeans are currently competitive into China through January, then Brazil is the market. Many expect the USDA to lower the export category on the December report.

The USDA’s 10-year baseline forecast puts U.S. soybean acres at 91 million acres or above for the next 10 years! For 2018, they have soybean acres up 800,000 acres at 91 million acres; trend-line yield at 48.4 bu./acre vs. 49.5 bu./acre this year; production at 4.36 billion bushels vs. 4.425 billion this year; ending stocks at 376 million bushels vs. 425 million this year. Last year, the February Outlook Forum used a bean yield of 48 bu./acre for 2017.

Outlook: In anticipation that we could see soybean exports cut on the December report, funds holding length, and the inability to close over $10 on the board, we could see a mixed trade for the time being.

Support to the market comes from the positive seasonal trend and the uncertainty over dryness in Argentina. January soybeans have been in a $9.66.5 to $10.08.5 range since Nov. 9. Unless the Dec. 12 report is a surprise, or South American weather becomes a bigger problem, we are likely to spend more time in this range. v

Lender should be viewed as trusted financial partner

COMPART, from pg. 16 Not having a projection and cash flow plan for the upcoming year. Don’t assume that you will have all the same expenses as you did the previous year. Although benchmarking is a valuable tool, be sure you are using your historical information and not simply using a number your neighbor said.

Not knowing your cost of production. Continually look at how your cost of production may change throughout the year. Calculate it as you incur expenses for the crop. Cost of production impacts many aspects of your operation. Don’t simply guess when it is time to market your crop. Be confident in knowing your cost of production and what you sold the crop for.

Not having a marketing plan or unable to explain it. Not having a plan is a plan — just not a very good one. Understand the impact that pre-harvest marketing has on your bottom line. Be able to explain your option strategies if you are using options.

Unable to explain your business. Know how many acres you run, pigs you feed, etc. Be able to explain how you make business decisions.

Not making changes in the operation. Do not expect the lender to do all the work to make your operation profitable. Your lender only controls one of nine cash flow drivers — finance structure. You control the rest. Doing the same thing year after year will not produce different results. Look for changes you can make in your operation that will impact the bottom line.

Not doing what you said you were going to do.

Stay true to your word and hold yourself accountable to the things you agreed to with your lender.

Having too many non-income producing assets. Be conscious of what your assets do to your balance sheet. Having a new house, cabin, snowmobile, ATV, etc. may be appealing, but be aware of how they may impact your finances.

Having a bad credit bureau report. Bad or low credit scores are those under 650. Take care of any charge off accounts that may be on your record. If you have bankruptcies on your record, securing financing may be more difficult. Avoid having large balances of outstanding credit card debt.

Living outside of your means. Be knowledgeable on how much you spend on family living. When margins are tight, be cognizant that spending habits may need to change.

Not being forthcoming about your operation.

Be honest with your lender. Disclose any and all liabilities. Do not overstate or understate aspects of your business — acres operated, inventories, etc.

Report cash income on your taxes.

Often we spend our time working on the day-today and production side of the business; and don’t spend enough time working on the business, the management side of the operation. Your lender should be viewed as a trusted financial partner in helping your operation succeed. However, it is a team effort on both sides of the table. By understanding which habits to avoid, you can help streamline the lending process and build a trustworthy relationship between yourself and your lender.

For additional insights from Compeer industry experts or to learn more about Compeer’s programs, check out Compeer.com/education. v

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Ag leadership program features education, diversity

By CAROLYN VAN LOH The Land Correspondent What do an on-air radio personality, a doctorate in agricultural engineering, a city mayor and manager of a rural water system and a farmer-state legislator have in common? They are MARL participants.

The Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program trains active farmers and agribusiness personnel. Class IX will complete its two-year commitment in March with graduation and induction into the MARL alumni group.

One of the “students” who will be graduating is Heidi Peterson. She has a master’s degree in agronomy and a doctorate in agricultural engineering, yet she wasn’t introduced to agriculture until she attended college. Peterson is currently a soil and research scientist from Stillwater.

“The whole MARL experience is about pushing us outside of our comfort zone in order to be offered and taking on new opportunities,” Peterson said.

Heath Radke, Class VIII from Tracy, is another nonfarmer alumnus. Radke learned of MARL while hosting an interview program with Southwestern Minnesota State University on KMHL radio, Marshall.

“As I interviewed former MARL director Dan Hoffmann in the early spring of 2014, they were accepting applications to the program and the wheels started turning,” Radke recalled. “I thought this

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really sounds like something that I would be interested in pursuing. Just then, my phone buzzed with a text message from Jay Fultz (Class VI), who happened to be listening to the interview. He said, ‘You should really apply for MARL!’” Radke’s MARL experience has aided him beyond his onthe-air radio responsibilities.

“MARL really gives all involved a mindset to look at issues from many different angles. It also challenges you to really take a look at why someone is coming at an issue differently than you are and how you can use what you know and put your perspectives together to really make impactful change and progress for the industry.”

Class IV participant Paul Torkelson was a full-time farmer when he completed the class in 2008. He found the opportunity to use his MARL training when he ran and was elected Minnesota District 16B’s state representative in 2009. His district covers Brown, Renville and Redwood counties. “The statewide approach of the program gives one a broad understanding of the diversity of Minnesota agriculture.”

Dominic Jones, Manager of Red Rock Rural Water System, and mayor of Windom, learned about MARL while attending rural water board meetings.

“A RRRWS board member, Leslie Anderson, was in Class I,” said Jones. “At every monthly meeting, he would talk to me about the MARL program and was continually excited to attend the next session. He nominated me for Class II; I applied and successfully made the roster.”

MARL Highlights When asked about his highlight of MARL training, Radke responded, “The network of people! The travel and such is very fun and exciting; but the people are what really make this a wonderful program.”

Torkelson agreed with Radke’s evaluation. “This is a tough question, because the

MARL program has an impact on participants at many different levels. I would highlight the opportunity to network and build relationships with a great group of people involved in Minnesota ag. On a personal level, I learned a lot about myself, my personality and how I interact with others.”

Peterson has a few MARL activities remaining before she graduates from the program. She Photo submitted said it was hard to pick just one Heidi Peterson (left) shares her agriculture expertise with Leif Fixen of American event, but the Washington, D.C., trip was important to her.

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“Spending a week in Washington, D.C., was pretty spectacular because we not only had the opportunity to share our personal agricultural stories, but we also had the opportunity to share these stories with our country’s policy makers. Each story and experience makes a difference and can influence the future of the industry.”

Dominic Jones now hosts Photo by Dave Van Loh MARL classes at the rural water Red Rock Rural Water System Manager facilities in Jeffers. He explains Dominic Jones stands with the master how the Red Rock Rural Water control board which monitors water serv- System provides water for a large ing 2,300 households and businesses in area in southwestern Minnesota.

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“We help sustain the population of rural Minnesota when we protect and deliver water to rural areas,” he said. “We deal with farmers one on one.”

His trip and home stay in Mexico City were highlights for Jones. “It was very challenging, but families were so gracious,” he said. “When I was leaving, I gave my hostess my coat and a flower purchased at the market. She Photo submitted had tears in her eyes when Minnesota State Representative Paul Torkelson credits MARL with techniques accepting the gifts. It was a humbling experience. We are all forhe regularly employs as a legislator. tunate in rural Minnesota.”

MARL participants attend 11 seminars held across Minnesota during the two-year class. The first year includes a trip to Washington, D.C. During the second year, the group travels internationally. Past classes have visited Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, China, South Africa, Cuba, Morocco, Ecuador and Vietnam. The current class will Photo by Dave Van Loh be visiting Croatia in February.

Heath Radke can be heard on the air at To learn more about MARL, 1400 AM KMHL radio out of Marshall, visit www.marlprogram.org. v Minn.

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Soybean task force issues dicamba recommendations

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MANKATO, Minn. – When it comes to dicamba, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Drift Task Force wants the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to adapt a new Environmental Protection Agency label for the state.

Bob Worth In 2017, farmers were able to apply dicamba to dicamba-tolerant soybeans. MDA received 253 complaints on dicamba drift. Off-target drifting causes damage to non-dicamba-tolerant soybeans.

“We don’t want farmers against farmers,” said Bob Worth, Drift Task Force chairman and MSGA secretary.

Worth is a soybean, corn and spring wheat farmer near Lake Benton.

Dicamba and dicamba-tolerant soybeans is the latest tool in fighting herbicide-resistant weeds that can impact yield and quality. The chemical is effective against broadleaf weeds, some of which have become resistant to glyphosate.

“This chemical is a good chemical. It does what it’s supposed to do,” said Worth. “We need this technology. We just need to make sure it doesn’t move off target.”

Minnesota Soybean convened a task force to investigate the issue. Initial findings resulted in a letter of recommendations to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

“Farmers got very unhappy with the neighbors and co-ops,” said Worth. “We didn’t want this to happen again. We didn’t want people mad at each other through a chemical product.”

The recommendations are: adapt a new EPA Label for Minnesota; determine a cutoff date for application; adapt a temperature cutoff statement; and educate on proper use and stewardship of dicamba products.

The task force’s findings come after EPA tightened the dicamba label to address particle/physical drift.

EPA increased product and drift education and record keeping requirements and decreased acceptable wind speed limitations.

In the letter to Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson, the task force wrote that the new EPA label should control off-target movement, particle drift and sprayer cleanout issues. However, the label doesn’t adequately protect Minnesota soybean producers from vapor drift.

“According to the research, volatility issues vary so much from state to state,” said David Kee, director of research at Minnesota Soybean. “It should be addressed at the state level.”

Volatility is a measure of how readily a substance vaporizes from a liquid to a gas. Low-volatility dicamba is still subject to vapor drift.

“According to weed experts from the University of

Minnesota, low volatility does not equal no volatility,” said Kee. Recommendations Determining and implementing a cutoff date is important. In general, when dicamba drifts on to susceptible soybeans in the reproductive stage, yield damage is greater than in the vegetative stage.

“We know from past research and experience with this product. We know many plant species can tolerate a small amount as long as it is in the vegetative stage.

The damage increases dramatically in the reproductive stage,” said Kee. “The cutoff date would help.”

The task force is requesting input from the industry, University of Minnesota Extension and MDA to determine the most viable cutoff date.

“We want the cutoff date to be based on scientific evidence. Let’s get the emotion out of it and the science into it,” said Kee. The task force also recommends that the label says do not apply if predicted or actual temperature is 85 F or above. Research shows daytime temperature is the primary driver of increased volatility.

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drift. Temperature inversions are frequent in Minnesota, with two out of three June nights subject to some level of inversion according to University of Minnesota Extension climatologist Mark Seeley.

The final recommendation is education for proper use and stewardship of these products immediately.

This recommendation includes using dicamba as part of a weed management program that uses a full rate of pre-emergent herbicide.

“Education is very important to understand what you can use and what you can’t use with this product,” said Worth.

The Drift Task Force included Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council directors, University of Minnesota Extension specialists, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, agricultural chemical companies, Minnesota pesticide applicators and ag retailers.

To read the full letter from the MSGA Drift Task Force on dicamba to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, visit www.mnsoybean.org. v

Prairie restoration guides available

Landowners and managers in Minnesota who want to attract pollinators, protect water quality or graze their property now have a new online resource to help them bring back native prairie plant communities.

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology and The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota have created a series of prairie restoration guides which provide step-by-step information on site assessment, preparation, restoration and management.

The guides can be downloaded for free at nature. org/MNPrairieRestorationGuides.

While there are some basic steps common to most prairie restorations, the specific sequence of restoration work and recommended seed mixes vary depending on site condition and restoration goals.

“Many landowners are interested in planting prairie grasses and flowers on portions of their property

to support birds, butterflies and bees, or create pasture for livestock,” said Laura Phillip’s-Mao, a former research associate with the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.

Because restoration sites and goals will vary, 20 different restoration guides and nine seed mixes were created to cover different parts of the state, various moisture levels and different combinations of existing vegetation and intended uses.

The Prairie Restoration Guide website includes contact information for local and regional managers who are responsible for helping implement the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan as well as private restoration professionals.

This article was submitted by The Nature Conservancy. v

Pork cutouts lend hope to futures TEALE, from pg. 34 The hog futures have posted a good rally off recent lows in the past several weeks. Cash prices have continued to slip during the same period bringing the index and the futures back together. After having a wide disparity between the cash index and futures with a large discount futures to cash, the futures have now moved to a premium.

The pork cutouts have held together and have con-

tinued to improve giving rise to the optimism in the futures market. The cash side has shown signs at minimum of slowing the decent in prices while the futures prices have been rising. The key will remain, if the pork cutout can continue to hold and even improve, hog prices should continue to edge higher.

Any falter in that scenario could send the cash hog market to slip once again. Therefore producers are urged to keep an eye on the pork cutouts and the cash price and protect inventories if required. v

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4WD TRACK TRACTORS

4WD WHEEL TRACTORS (CONT.)

CIH STX275, ‘05, 2780 hrs............... $105,000 CIH 9330, ‘96, 6951 hrs...................... $59,000 CIH 9270, ‘92, 3750 hrs...................... $74,900 Challenger 965C, ‘12, 2610 hrs ........ $155,000 JD 9630, ‘11, 1680 hrs...................... $195,000 JD 9620, ‘05, 3955 hrs ..................... $115,000 JD 9510, ‘12, 2320 hrs ..................... $204,900 JD 9430, ‘11, 1200 hrs...................... $190,000 JD 9630, ‘11, 1005 hrs...................... $178,500

TRACTORS AWD / MFD (CONT.) CIH 235 Mag, ‘12, 2865 hrs.............. $105,900 CIH 235 Mag, ‘13, 705 hrs................ $144,500 CIH 235 Mag, 13, 1515 hrs .............. $144,500 CIH 225 Mag, ‘14, 805 hrs................ $149,500 CIH 215 Mag, ‘07, 2025 hrs.............. $110,500 CIH 215 Mag, ‘06, 2600 hrs.............. $105,500 CIH 200 Mag, ‘14, 305 hrs................ $142,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘11, 1360 hrs .............. $124,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘11, 2005 hrs ...............$111,500 CIH 190 Mag, ‘09, 3840 hrs................ $89,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘15, 255 hrs................ $142,500

CIH 600 Steiger, ‘12, 1265 hrs......................................$240,500

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CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1785 hrs ............ $232,500 CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 2380 hrs ............ $226,500 CIH 540 Quad, ‘14, 975 hrs .............. $307,500 CIH 535 Quad, ‘10, 3720 hrs ............ $189,000 CIH 500 Quad, ‘11, 1430 hrs ............ $229,500 CIH 500 Quad, ‘11, 1580 hrs ............ $232,500

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CIH 470 Quad, ‘14, 800 hrs .............. $288,500 CIH 450 Quad, ‘12, 3875 hrs ............ $155,000 CIH 450 Quad, ‘11, 1555 hrs ............ $244,500 CIH 435 Quad, ‘10, 1520 hrs ............ $189,500 CIH 435 Quad, ‘08, 3230 hrs ............ $161,500 CIH STX450Q, ‘03, 6720 hrs ............ $106,500 CIH STX425Q, ‘02, 5838 hrs ............ $109,500 CIH 500 RowTrac, ‘14, 505 hrs ........ $295,000 CIH 450 RowTrac, ‘14, 925 hrs ........ $249,000 CIH 450 RowTrac, ‘13, 555 hrs ........ $267,500 CIH 420 RowTrac, ‘14, 1075 hrs ...... $262,500 CIH 400 RowTrac, ‘14, 1330 hrs ...... $246,500 CIH 400 RowTrac, ‘13, 715 hrs ........ $257,500 CIH 370 RowTrac, ‘14, 160 hrs ........ $275,000 JD 9630T, ‘09, 2415 hrs.................... $204,900 JD 9560RT, ‘14, 955 hrs ................... $285,000 JD 9560RT, ‘14, 1500 hrs ................. $254,900 Versatile 450DT, ‘14, 2105 hrs.......... $239,500

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CIH 340 Mag, ‘15, 885 hrs................ $249,500 CIH 340 Mag, ‘15, 970 hrs................ $249,500 CIH 340 Mag, ‘14, 4300 hrs.............. $114,900 CIH 340 Mag, ‘13, 1125 hrs .............. $189,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘14, 2680 hrs.............. $161,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 545 hrs................ $178,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 945 hrs................ $175,500 CIH 315 Mag, ‘13, 1275 hrs.............. $175,500 CIH 310 Mag, ‘15, 430 hrs................ $195,000 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 415 hrs................ $182,500 CIH 310 Mag, ‘14, 435 hrs................ $205,500 CIH 305 Mag, ‘08, 5890 hrs................ $98,500 CIH 300 Optium, ‘17 ......................... $195,500 CIH 290 Mag, ‘11, 1910 hrs .............. $129,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 110 hrs ................ $219,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 250 hrs................ $219,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 645 hrs................ $198,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘16, 660 hrs................ $198,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘15, 750 hrs................ $189,500 CIH 280 Mag, ‘14, 935 hrs................ $175,000

CIH 315 Magnum, ‘14, 2680 hrs .......................$161,500

CIH 275 Mag, ‘08, 3750 hrs.............. $109,000 CIH 260 Mag, ‘14, 595 hrs................ $147,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 1190 hrs .............. $131,500 CIH 260 Mag, ‘13, 1315 hrs.............. $127,500 4WD WHEEL TRACTORS CIH 245 Mag, ‘10, 2145 hrs.............. $112,500 CIH 620 Steiger, ‘13, 190 hrs ........... $325,000 CIH 245 Mag, ‘09, 2125 hrs.............. $114,900 CIH 600 Steiger, ‘12, 1005 hrs ......... $261,500 CIH 235 Mag, ‘13, 1255 hrs.............. $145,500 CIH 550HD Steiger, ‘14, 2215 hrs .... $209,500 CIH 235 Mag, ‘13, 1410 hrs.............. $149,500 CIH 550HD Steiger, ‘14, 2255 hrs .... $209,500 CIH 540 Steiger, ‘15, 425 hrs ........... $274,000 CIH 485HD Steiger, ‘09, 2500 hrs .... $166,500 CIH 485 Steiger, ‘10, 2180 hrs ......... $169,500 CIH 435 Steiger, ‘10, 1795 hrs ......... $162,500 CIH 435 Steiger, ‘09, 1850 hrs ......... $158,500 CIH 400 Steiger, ‘12, 2350 hrs ......... $177,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘12, 1625 hrs .... $173,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘11, 795 hrs ...... $185,500 CIH 350HD Steiger, ‘11, 1055 hrs .... $173,500 CIH 335 Steiger, ‘09, 3420 hrs ......... $134,500 CIH STX440, 5780 hrs ....................... $99,500 CIH 280 Magnum, ‘15, 750 hrs .........................$189,500 CIH STX375, ‘04, 3210 hrs............... $135,000

CIH 180 Magnum, ‘15, 255 hrs ......................... $142,500

CIH 180 Mag, ‘14, 475 hrs................ $125,900 CIH 180 Mag, ‘13, 1415 hrs.............. $112,500 CIH 180 Mag, ‘11, 670 hrs ................ $125,500 CIH MX305, ‘06, 2800 hrs ................ $137,900 CIH MX285, ‘04, 5175 hrs .................. $85,500 CIH MX285, ‘06, 4470 hrs .................. $82,500 CIH MX270, 5985 hrs ......................... $65,000 CIH MX255, ‘04, 5505 hrs .................. $74,000 CIH MX255, ‘04, 6705 hrs .................. $79,000 CIH MX240, ‘00, 6150 hrs .................. $54,900 CIH MX220, ‘00, 4795 hrs .................. $69,500 CIH MX210, ‘05, 4390 hrs .................. $74,500 CIH MX200, ‘01, 5100 hrs .................. $69,900 CIH MX200, ‘01, 6905 hrs .................. $64,500 CIH MX170, ‘98, 6355 hrs .................. $47,500 CIH 230 Puma, ‘13, 920 hrs ............. $139,500 CIH 215 Puma, ‘11, 3300 hrs ........... $105,500 CIH 185 Puma, ‘12, 650 hrs ............. $119,900 CIH 180 Puma, ‘10, 1845 hrs ............. $94,500 CIH 180 Puma, ‘12, 3315 hrs ............. $95,900 CIH 170 Puma, ‘12, 3385 hrs ........... $105,500 CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 110 hrs ......... $106,000 CIH 145 Maxxum, ‘16, 140 hrs ......... $101,750 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘15, 1950 hrs ......... $79,500 CIH 140 Maxxum, ‘13, 2720 hrs ......... $79,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘15, 265 hrs ........... $88,750 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘13, 835 hrs ........... $69,800 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘13, 700 hrs ........... $87,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, ‘11, 4355 hrs ......... $58,500 CIH 115U Farmall, ‘14, 255 hrs .......... $67,500 CIH 105U Farmall, ‘13, 1190 hrs ........ $49,900 CIH 95 Farmall, ‘12, 710 hrs............... $42,500 CIH 55A Farmall, ‘10, 540 hrs ............ $25,500 CIH 8920, ‘98, 8375 hrs...................... $57,500 CIH 7220, ‘94, 5040 hrs...................... $54,000 CIH 7220, ‘94, 5790 hrs...................... $52,900 JD 8300, ‘95, 5305 hrs ....................... $69,500 JD 8295R, ‘10, 2000 hrs ................... $148,500 JD 8270, ‘10, 3485 hrs ..................... $149,500 JD 8260R, ‘12, 1800 hrs ................... $159,500 JD 7800, ‘94, 2780 hrs ....................... $73,500 JD 6150M, ‘15, 510 hrs .................... $104,000 Kubota M9660, ‘12, 165 hrs ............... $56,000 Kubota M125X, ‘05, 2795 hrs ............. $43,900 McCormick MTX200, ‘04, 2710 hrs .... $49,900 MF 8670, ‘12, 1075 hrs..................... $144,500 NH T8040, ‘10, 1145 hrs ................... $129,500 NH T8010, ‘08, 2195 hrs .................... $89,500 NH T8.330, ‘11, 1045 hrs .................. $134,500 NH T7070, ‘11, 2950 hrs ..................... $99,500 NH T7030, ‘09, 3675 hrs .................... $74,900 NH TV140, 3350 hrs .....................call for price Versatile 2210, ‘08, 7150 hrs .............. $64,500 Versatile 305, ‘12, 955 hrs ................ $114,500 Versatile 290, ‘14, 2255 hrs ................ $94,500 Versatile 280, ‘12, 4835 hrs ................ $84,500

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CIH MXU110, ‘05, 5195 hrs ................ $29,900 CIH 7110, ‘90, 7195 hrs ...................... $45,000 Allis WD45, ‘55 ..................................... $1,500 JD 4450, ‘88, 7715 hrs ....................... $36,500 JD 4230, ‘73, 50085 hrs ....................... $8,950 NH TM130, ‘04, 3765 hrs ................... $36,900

COMBINES (CONT.)

CIH 7120, ‘09, 1750 hrs.................... $149,500 CIH 7088, ‘10, 1490 hrs.................... $139,900 CIH 7088, ‘09, 1510 hrs.................... $129,900 CIH 7088, ‘08, 1400 hrs.................... $145,000 CIH 7010, ‘08, 2565 hrs.................... $125,000 CIH 7010, ‘07, 1845 hrs.................... $135,500 COMPACT TRACTORS / RTV’S CIH 7010, ‘07, 2080 hrs.................... $139,500 JD 4320, ‘05, 385 hrs ......................... $25,900 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2480 hrs.................... $129,500 Kubota B21, ‘07, 880 hrs .................... $13,900 CIH 7010, ‘07, 2655 hrs.................... $119,500 Kubota B9200, 1015 hrs ....................... $2,500 Kubota B2150, ‘90, 4488 hrs ................ $9,500 Kubota BX2670RV, ‘15, 280 hrs ......... $15,200 Kubota BX2370T1, ‘14, 7760 hrs ......... $9,950 Kubota BX2360RV, ‘08, 515 hrs ........... $9,500 Kubota BX2360TV, ‘10, 440 hrs ........... $9,450 Kubota BX2350, ‘07, 415 hrs................ $8,500 Kubota BX2230, ‘04, 360 hrs................ $9,000 Kubota BX2230, ‘03, 1725 hrs............ $12,500 Kubota BX2200, 02, 934 hrs ................ $8,500 Kubota BX1860T, ‘11, 790 hrs .............. $7,500 CIH 7010, ‘08, 2565 hrs ................................................$125,000 Kubota BX1860HST, ‘08, 238 hrs ......... $7,500 Kubota L5740, ‘07, 245 hrs ................ $25,875 CIH 6140, ‘15, 380 hrs...................... $239,500 Kubota L3540D, ‘07, 3315 hrs ............ $25,900 CIH 6130, ‘14, 370 hrs...................... $239,500 NH Boomer, ‘14, 280 hrs .................... $22,500 CIH 6130, ‘14, 450 hrs...................... $232,500 NH TC25S, ‘99, 1155 hrs ...................... $8,900 CIH 6130, ‘13, 385 hrs...................... $235,500 Arctic Cat Prowler, ‘12 .......................... $8,900 CIH 6130, ‘13, 390 hrs...................... $229,500 Bobcat 2200G, ‘06, 630 hrs .................. $7,995 CIH 6130, ‘13, 515 hrs...................... $235,500 Cub Cadet Volunteer, ‘10, 550 hrs........ $6,900 CIH 6130, ‘13, 795 hrs...................... $213,500 Kawasaki Mule 1000, ‘94...................... $1,500 CIH 6130, ‘13, 800 hrs...................... $214,500 Kubota RTV900, ‘06, 930 hrs ............. $13,250 CIH 6088, ‘11, 1440 hrs .................... $149,900 Polaris TM650, ‘04, 915 hrs.................. $2,000 CIH 6088, ‘11, 1750 hrs .................... $155,000 Yamaha G22A, ‘05 ............................... $2,995 CIH 6088, ‘10, 1405 hrs.................... $159,900 CIH 2588, ‘07, 3230 hrs...................... $99,500 COMBINES CIH 9240T, ‘15, 710 hrs .................... $359,900 CIH 2388, ‘04, 1315 hrs.................... $125,900 CIH 9230T, ‘14, 1140 hrs .................. $305,500 CIH 2388, ‘03, 3295 hrs...................... $79,500 CIH 9230T, ‘13, 1520 hrs .................. $275,000 CIH 2388, ‘03, 3835 hrs...................... $85,000 CIH 9120, ‘11, 1220 hrs .................... $195,900 CIH 2388, ‘02, 3365 hrs...................... $74,900 CIH 8240, ‘16, 250 hrs...................... $350,000 CIH 2388, ‘02, 3470 hrs...................... $62,500 CIH 8230, ‘14, 480 hrs...................... $295,000 CIH 2366, ‘04, 3475 hrs...................... $74,500 CIH 8230, ‘13, 1060 hrs.................... $233,900 CIH 2366, ‘02, 3435 hrs...................... $74,500 CIH 8230, ‘13, 1200 hrs.................... $240,900 CIH 2366, ‘99, 3150 hrs...................... $65,000 CIH 8230, ‘12, 810 hrs...................... $224,900 CIH 2344, ‘98, 2580 hrs...................... $62,900 CIH 8120, ‘12, 1350 hrs.................... $180,900 CIH 2166, ‘96, 4335 hrs...................... $44,500 CIH 8120, ‘12, 1305 hrs.................... $189,000 CIH 2144, ‘96, 3750 hrs...................... $43,500 CIH 8120, ‘11, 1080 hrs .................... $195,900 CIH 1688, ‘94, 3780 hrs...................... $32,000 CIH 8120, ‘10, 840 hrs...................... $214,900 CIH 1666, ‘94, 3420 hrs...................... $35,000 CIH 8120, ‘10, 1485 hrs.................... $152,900 CIH 1640, ‘87, 3285 hrs...................... $12,500 CIH 8120, ‘09, 1195 hrs .................... $163,900 JD 9750, ‘00, 3935 hrs ....................... $45,000 CIH 8010, ‘08, 2335 hrs.................... $109,900 JD 9650, ‘00, 3815 hrs ....................... $62,500 CIH 8010, ‘07, 2800 hrs...................... $99,900 JD 9550, ‘01, 3115 hrs........................ $56,500 CIH 8010, ‘06, 2110 hrs .................... $125,000 JD 9500, ‘95, 4675 hrs ....................... $29,900 CIH 8010, ‘05, 3095 hrs...................... $89,900 Lexion 760TT, ‘13, 1365 hrs ............. $225,000 CIH 7240, ‘16, 125 hrs...................... $339,500 Lexion 585R, ‘08, 2270 hrs............... $135,000 CIH 7240, ‘16, 130 hrs...................... $339,500 NH CR940A, ‘03, 3500 hrs ................. $49,500 NH CR7090, ‘13, 1000 hrs ............... $189,000

DRAPER HEADS, BEANHEADS & CORNHEADS (CONT.) (2) CIH 3412, 12R30 Cornhead starting at $27,900 (3) CIH 3408 Cornhead ..... starting at $26,900 CIH 3406, 6R30 Cornhead ................. $29,800 (2) CIH 3208, 8R30 Cornhead.starting at $25,500 (2) CIH 3206, 6R30 Cornhead.starting at $22,900 (8) CIH 2612 Cornhead ..... starting at $38,900 (3) CIH 2608, 8R30 Cornhead.starting at $31,500 CIH 2608F, 8R30 Cornhead ............... $39,900 (3) CIH 2606, 6R30 Cornhead.starting at $27,900 (2) CIH 2208, 8R30 Cornhead.starting at $14,900 (3) CIH 2206, 6R30 Cornhead.starting at $13,900 (3) CIH 1063 Cornhead ....... starting at $5,000 CIH 1044, 4R36 Cornhead ................. $10,500 CIH 1043, 4R30 Cornhead ................... $6,500 Drago 18R22 Cornhead ..................... $89,900 (3) Drago 18R20 Cornheadstarting at $45,900 (4) Drago 12R30 Cornheadstarting at $38,900 (4) Drago 12R22 Cornheadstarting at $38,900 Drago 10R30 Cornhead ..................... $33,500 (22) Drago 8R30 Cornhead .starting at $18,900 (2) Drago 8R22 Cornhead .Starting at $32,500 (2) Drago 6R30 Cornhead . starting at $35,000 Geringhoff 12R22 Cornhead .............. $42,500 Harvestec 6308C Cornhead ............... $38,500 Harvestec 5212C Cornhead ............... $55,000 JD 612C Cornhead ............................. $55,900 JD 606C, 6R30 Cornhead .................. $39,900 JD 822, 8R22 Cornhead ..................... $14,900

CIH 2208 Cornhead, ‘02..................................................$19,500

FALL TILLAGE

0% FOR 36 MONTHS ON SELECT USED FALL TILLAGE! CIH 875, 26’ Subsoiler ........................ $89,500 CIH 875, 22’ Subsoiler ........................ $80,900

DRAPER HEADS, BEANHEADS & CORNHEADS

CIH 8120, ‘10, 1485 hrs .................................... $152,900

CIH 7240, ‘16, 280 hrs...................... $329,500 CIH 7240, ‘16, 615 hrs...................... $295,000 CIH 7240, ‘15, 715 hrs...................... $275,000 CIH 7230, ‘14, 565 hrs...................... $259,000 CIH 7230, ‘14, 900 hrs...................... $239,900 CIH 7230, ‘14, 1000 hrs.................... $259,900 CIH 7230, ‘13, 1025 hrs.................... $249,500 CIH 7230, ‘13, 1125 hrs .................... $245,000 CIH 7230, ‘12, 955 hrs...................... $204,900 CIH 7130, ‘12, 1355 hrs.................... $205,000 CIH 7120, ‘12, 1420 hrs.................... $174,900 CIH 7120, ‘09, 1460 hrs.................... $139,900

CIH 3162, 45’ Draper .......................... $67,500 CIH 3162, 40’ Draper .......................... $53,900 (2) IH 3162, 35’ Draper ...... starting at $56,000 (10) CIH 2162, 40’ Draper . starting at $43,500 (3) CIH 2162, 35’ Draper ... starting at $43,900 CIH 2162, 30’ Beanhead .................... $49,500 MacDon FD70, 40’ Draper .................. $45,000 MacDon FD70, 35’ Draper .................. $56,500 (2) CIH 3020, 35’ Beanhead ...starting at $24,500 (3) CIH 2020, 35’ Beanhead starting at $9,900 (2) CIH 1020, 30’ Beanhead starting at $7,000 (3) CIH 1020, 25’ Beanhead starting at $6,500 (6) CIH 1020, 20’ Beanhead starting at $4,500 CIH 1020, 15’ Beanhead ...................... $9,500 CIH 915, 15’ Beanhead ........................ $6,600 JD 635F, 35’ Beanhead ..................... $27,900 JD 630F, 30’ Beanhead ...................... $14,500 Lexion F535, 35’ Beanhead ................ $12,500 CIH 1015, 13’ Platform ......................... $6,900 IH 810, 10’ Platform .............................. $1,500 CIH 4408, 8R30 Cornhead ................. $44,900 CIH 4406C, 12R30 Cornhead ............ $45,000 CIH 4208C, 8R30 Cornhead .............. $52,500

CIH 870, 22’ Subsoiler, ‘09 ................................. $81,900

(2) CIH 875, 18’ Subsoiler . starting at $49,900 (9) CIH 870, 26’ Subsoiler . starting at $65,000 (17) CIH 870, 22’ Subsoiler starting at $46,500 (11) CIH 870, 18’ Subsoiler starting at $35,500

CIH 9300 22.5’ Subsoiler, ‘08 .........................................$43,500

(2) CIH 870, 14’ Subsoiler . starting at $41,500 (2) CIH MRX690 Subsoiler starting at $25,500 CIH 9300, 22.5’ Subsoiler ................... $43,500 (3) CIH 730C Subsoiler ..... starting at $23,900 DMI 530, 12.5’ Subsoiler .................... $12,100

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FALL TILLAGE (CONT.)

DMI 527B Subsoiler............................ $10,900 DMI 527, 5 Shank Subsoiler ............... $13,500 Brillion LCS5-2 Subsoiler.................... $10,900 JD 2720, 22.5’ Subsoiler..................... $59,500 (3) JD 2700, 9S24 Subsoiler . starting at $16,500 (2) JD 2700, 7S30 Subsoiler . starting at $18,500 (3) JD 2700, 7S24 Subsoiler . starting at $21,500 JD 512, 9 Shank Subsoiler .......starting at $29,800 (2) JD 512, 7 Shank Subsoiler..starting at $11,500 JD 512, 5 Shank Subsoiler ................. $22,900 (8) Krause 4850, 21’ Subsoiler .. starting at $31,000 Krause 4850, 18’ Subsoiler................. $24,900 Krause 4850, 15’ Subsoiler................. $29,500 NH ST540, 5 Shank Subsoiler............ $14,900 Sunflower 4610, 18’ Subsoiler ............ $35,000 Sunflower 4412, 14’ Subsoiler ............ $32,000 (2) Wilrich V957DDR Subsoiler .. starting at $14,900 Wilrich 513, 22’ Subsoiler ................... $42,900 Glencoe SS7400, 11.5’ Chisel Plow ..... $5,500 Glencoe 7400 Chisel Plow ................. $10,900 JD 714 Chisel Plow ............................ $19,500 CIH 800, 9 Bottom MB Plow ................. $9,500 CIH 700, 7 Bottom MB Plow ................. $7,950 IH 735, 5 Bottom MB Plow ................... $1,500 (2) JD 3710 MB Plow......... starting at $32,500 (2) Salford 8212, 12 Bottom MB Plow ..starting at $45,000

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Claas 980, ‘14, 1590 hrs................... $296,000 Claas 980, ‘14, 1865 hrs................... $271,500 Claas 980, ‘13, 960 hrs..................... $305,500 Claas 980, ‘13, 1435 hrs................... $295,500 Claas 980, ‘13, 1780 hrs................... $217,500 Claas 980, ‘09, 2575 hrs................... $174,500 Claas 980, ‘08, 1730 hrs................... $189,500 Claas 980, ‘08, 2945 hrs................... $160,000 Claas 980, ‘08, 3000 hrs................... $157,500 Claas 980, ‘07, 3030 hrs................... $152,500 Claas 970, ‘15, 965 hrs..................... $324,000 Claas 970, ‘15, 1275 hrs................... $319,000 Claas 970, ‘14, 1085 hrs................... $315,500 Claas 970, ‘13, 1175 hrs ................... $300,500 Claas 970, ‘08, 1450 hrs................... $213,500 Claas 960, ‘15, 800 hrs..................... $288,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1470 hrs................... $252,500 Claas 960, ‘13, 1490 hrs................... $252,500 Claas 960, ‘12, 1945 hrs................... $232,500 Claas 960, ‘12, 2590 hrs................... $215,000 Claas 960, ‘10, 1440 hrs................... $237,500 Claas 960, ‘08, 2900 hrs................... $195,000 Claas 900 GE, ‘09, 3355 hrs ............ $122,500 Claas 900 GE, ‘08, 3570 hrs ............ $135,000 Claas 900, ‘08, 4050 hrs..................... $99,000 Claas 900CC, ‘07, 2840 hrs ............. $136,000 Claas 900 GE, ‘07, 4025 hrs ............ $114,500 Claas 900 GE, ‘07, 4325 hrs ............ $125,000 Claas 900, ‘05, 3450 hrs................... $118,900 Claas 900, ‘05, 3615 hrs................... $120,000 Claas 900, ‘03, 3300 hrs................... $112,970 Claas 830 GE, ‘11, 1400 hrs............. $171,000 Claas 830, ‘08, 779 hrs..................... $164,500 Claas 830, ‘05, 2020 hrs................... $129,000 JD 7950, ‘10, 3015 hrs ..................... $134,500 JD 7780, ‘13, 365 hrs ....................... $284,000 (9) Claas PU380 Hayhead... starting at $5,000 (10) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead.. starting at $85,500 (8) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead... starting at $55,900 (4) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead.. starting at $55,900 (6) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead ... starting at $20,900 (3) Claas RU450 Cornhead .. starting at $28,500 Claas 8R30 Cornhead .......................... $8,500 JD 690, 10R30 Cornhead ................... $75,000 (2) JD 686, 6R30 Cornhead ...starting at $28,500 NH 3PN Cornhead................................ $8,500

SKID LOADERS/EXCAVATORS/TLB

Case SR220, ‘12, 940 hrs ...................$29,900 Case SR220, ‘12, 1305 hrs .................$30,900 Case SR250, ‘11, 917 hrs....................$31,900

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Case SR210, ‘15, 2400 hrs .................$26,500 Case SR210, ‘15, 2405 hrs .................$26,500 Case SR210, ‘15, 2500 hrs .................$26,500 Case SR210, ‘14, 2249 hrs .................$28,900 Case SR210, ‘14, 1525 hrs .................$31,900 Case SR210, ‘14, 3330 hrs .................$24,900 Case SR200, ‘13, 1605 hrs .................$27,500 Case SR200, ‘13, 2555 hrs .................$24,900 Case SR200, ‘13, 2950 hrs .................$25,900 Case SR200, ‘13, 3845 hrs .................$22,750 Case SR200, ‘12, 1295 hrs .................$28,500 Case SR200, ‘12, 2000 hrs .................$26,000 Case SR200, ‘12, 3765 hrs .................$22,500 Case SR200, ‘11, 1345 hrs..................$25,900 Case SV300, ‘14, 2600 hrs..................$31,500 Case SV300, ‘11, 2365 hrs ..................$29,500 Case SV280, ‘16, 65 hrs......................$39,500 Case SV250, ‘13, 585 hrs....................$32,900 Case SV250, ‘13, 2820 hrs..................$27,500 Case SV250, ‘12, 2170 hrs..................$29,250 Case SV185, ‘16, 20 hrs......................$33,600 Case SV185, ‘12, 480 hrs....................$29,900 Case TR270, ‘14, 885 hrs....................$36,900 Case TR270, ‘12, 1325 hrs..................$32,900 Case TR270, ‘12, 1660 hrs..................$33,900 Case 1845C, ‘97, 4915 hrs ..................$12,900 Case 450-3, 2380 hrs ..........................$23,500 Case 450, ‘06, 3845 hrs ......................$21,000 Case 445, ‘08, 5400 hrs ......................$21,500 Case 445, ‘07, 2245 hrs ......................$23,500 Case 440CT, ‘08, 2200 hrs ..................$29,900 Case 435, ‘08, 5320 hrs ......................$19,900 Case 430, ‘07, 3795 hrs ......................$17,500 Case 85XT, ‘99, 3515 hrs ....................$15,000 Case 75XT, ‘02, 4077 hrs ....................$18,900 Case 70XT, ‘04, 2330 hrs ....................$24,500 Case 70XT, ‘03, 3800 hrs ....................$17,900 Bobcat S590, ‘14, 1417 hrs .................$29,750

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MINNEAPOLIS — Experts attending the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council Annual Meeting and Conference, on Nov. 9 in Minneapolis, talked of the need to double world food production by 2050. And some of these same experts predict U.S. and world agriculture can and will do just that. ”Yes, I think it will happen,” commented Steve Censky, newly-appointed deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “The environment isn’t static. It’s dynamic and even though our agricultural land base isn’t getting any bigger, production capabilities of each farmer keep getting better. That, of course, is due to

Sonny Perdue in October. At the AgriGrowth annual meeting, Censky agreed to answer a few questions.

Q: Are you one of several U.S. Department of Agriculture deputies or the only deputy?

Censky: I am the only deputy in the USDA. My role is two-fold. My chief Steve Censky function is to serve as the chief operatcontinual upgrades in technology, ing officer of USDA and that means to make certain everything is running genetics and farming strategies.”

Censky is a southern Minnesota correctly; that programs are delivering native who grew up on a diversified the services; and that we are efficient, corn, soybean and livestock farm in the effective and prompt in delivering cusJackson area. He served as CEO of the tomer services. The other role is assistAmerican Soybean Association for 21 ing on policy decisions involving foryears before his deputy secretary eign trade, conservation issues on our appointment by Agriculture Secretary land and water, upgrades on our major rivers plus highways and railroads.

Q: Does that suggest you will be putting out the fires that might happen in ag policy?

Censky: More importantly will be the prevention of these fires.

Q: Does that include details of agricultural trade policies such as the North American Free Trade Act, now 23 years old?

Censky: The Department has been very active in pointing out the importance of trade to U.S. agriculture overall and particularly to NAFTA. I’m only 29 days on the job, but I know Secretary Perdue has been giving that message to the president, to fellow Cabinet secretaries and even members of Congress. The NAFTA agreement has been a bonanza to U.S. farmers and ranchers. A few areas need to be addressed, however: dairy access with Canada; poultry and eggs with Canada.

But in total, NAFTA is vital and seems to keep growing. Total exports to these two countries has grown at least five fold since its inception — now at $40 billion. These two neighbors now account for 25 percent of all U.S. ag exports. But we all agree NAFTA needs to be modernized. The president has said he wants a more level playing field for U.S. manufacturing as well.

Q: What is your take on the value of AgriGrowth and this particular event?

Censky: The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council is a great example of the cohesiveness of agricultural producers, the agribusiness companies that process and market farm products, and the support industries such as the University of

Minnesota agricultural staff members, the finance and transportation industry, and of course the key legislative people coming together for the betterment of the entire agricultural industry. We all need to advocate for agriculture.

Q: What can be done to assist the incredible challenge facing young people who want to become farmers?

Censky: We need to evaluate some of the loan programs now available from USDA to assist beginning farmers. We need to consider special programs to help veterans wanting to get into agriculture. Today, about one-third of our farmers are over 65 years of age.

Q: Organic farming continues to grow across America. Will farm production be a consumer-driven industry even more down the road?

Censky: We need to recognize that today, consumers are in fact the drivers of American agriculture. We need to respond to consumer demand even more. I’m a big believer in this growing diversity of agriculture. We need the organics to serve that market segment.

We need conventional agriculture to continue to produce for the bulk of our grain and livestock foods.

Q: Would your dad, an experienced farmer, think organic farming is almost inevitable on his Jackson County farm?

Censky (chuckling): I doubt he would say ‘almost inevitable.’ However, my dad definitely saw the benefits of modern agriculture technology. But if he had to start cultivating three or four times a season to control weeds, I suspect he would think that is going back in time. We know that with organic farming, we no longer need the various chemicals of weed control and other pesticides. Today, the growing awareness of cover crops is creating a new environment on many of these fields.

New ways to invigorate that micro biomass in our soils means a healthier, cleaner agriculture. That needs to be part of our overall game plan as we engage this huge endeavor of doubling world food production by 2050.

Q: And how long might this newest USDA assignment last?

Censky: I think everyone knows I am at the pleasure of the president and the secretary of agriculture. v

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Chicago Mercantile dairy prices continue to slump This column was written for the marketing week ending Dec. 1.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the November Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $16.88 per hundredweight.

This is up 19 cents from MIELKE MARKET October, 12 cents above WEEKLY November 2016, and equates

By Lee Mielke to $1.45 per gallon. It ties the February price for the highest Class III in 2017 and puts the 11-month Class III average at $16.24, up from $14.64 at this time a year ago and $15.92 in 2015.

On the morning of Dec. 1, Class III futures portended a December price of $15.32, which would result in a 2017 average of $16.16, up from $14.87 in 2016 and $15.80 in 2015. The January 2018 contract was trading at $14.52; February, $14.60; and March was at $14.70, with the peak at just $15.90 in October.

The November Class IV price is $13.99, down 86 cents from October but 23 cents above a year ago and the lowest Class IV since November 2016. Its 11-month average stands at $15.31, up from $13.66 a year ago and $14.24 in 2015.

A higher all-milk price and lower soybean prices kept the October milk feed price ratio unchanged.

October’s 2.45 is the same as September but compares to 2.38 in October 2016, according to the USDA’s latest Ag Prices report. The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a dairy ration consisting of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay.

In other words, one pound of milk today purchases 2.45 pounds of dairy feed containing that blend.

The U.S. average all-milk price was $17.90/cwt., up a dime from September and $1.20 above October 2016. Michigan showed the lowest, at $16.30, followed by New Mexico at $16.70, and California at $16.78, which was up 33 cents from September and $1.35 above a year ago. Wisconsin averaged $18.50, up 20 cents from September, $1.50 above a year ago, and $1.72 above California.

October corn averaged $3.26 per bushel, down a penny from September and 3 cents below October 2016. Soybeans averaged $9.18 per bushel, down 17 cents from September and 12 cents per bushel below a year ago. Alfalfa hay averaged $152 per ton, up $3 per ton from September and $17 per ton above a year ago.

Looking at the cow side of the ledger, the report shows the October cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $65.40/cwt. This is down $4.50 from September after dropping $6.40 the previous month, dead even with October 2016, and $6.20 below the 2011 base average of $71.60.

The quarterly price received for milk cows averaged $1,610 per head in October, down $10 from July and $80 below October 2016. Wisconsin averaged $1,610 per head, down $40 from July and $150 below October 2016. California averaged $1,600 per head, unchanged from July, but $100 below October 2016.

Meanwhile, the Crop Progress report shows 95 percent of U.S. corn has been harvested as of the week ending Nov. 26, up from 90 percent the previous week, but 3 percent behind a year ago and 3 percent behind the five-year average. Cotton is 79 percent harvested, up from 74 percent the previous week, 3 percent ahead of a year ago, and 1 percent behind the five-year average. n Chicago Mercantile Exchange dairy prices were mostly lower the last week of November. Cheddar block cheese fell to $1.55 per pound the first day of

trading following the Thanksgiving break — the lowest spot price since Sept. 1, but closed Dec. 1, at $1.5625. This is down 4.75 cents on the week and 24.75 cents below a year ago. The cheddar barrels fell to $1.51 on Nov. 29, but finished Dec. 1 at $1.5350. This is down 14 cents on the week and 8 cents below a year ago. On the week, 22 cars of block traded hands and a whopping 62 of barrel.

Milk headed to Class III plants remained accessible following Thanksgiving weekend, reports Dairy Market News, and spot prices ranged from flat market to $4 under Class. Dairy Market News adds, “Production schedules have increased to meet the current influx of milk. Mozzarella and provolone orders have slowed in the wake of the holiday, but are expected to return strongly through the rest of the year. Cheddar and traditional cheese makers report healthy demand, as end-of-year holiday orders are underway.”

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Butter production active, demand may be waning MIELKE, from pg. 23 However, cheese prices are confounding Midwestern contacts because Thanksgiving week and the following week saw barrel prices hovering above the blocks —something contacts typically view as “an indication of market instability.”

Cheese output in the West is also strong, due to higher milk availability. Barrels and block supplies are abundant and inventories continue to increase.

Domestic cheese sales for 40 pound blocks are solid.

“Retail demand for cheese is doing well as some stores are packing for the end of the year holiday needs,” says Dairy Market News. “However, a number of end users have their needs met and are not looking to purchase additional cheese soon. On the other hand, some reports suggest that spot prices for cheese are dropping, resulting in more interest from the international market.

“Cheese sales and prices in the coming weeks will depend on how much stocks processors can afford to hold going into the new year and how much buyers want or need to pay.”

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Common food names up for grabs in EU trade negotiations MIELKE, from pg. 24 on Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay this week to “protect the interests of their local food producers and respect current international standards by rebuffing EU efforts to confiscate common food and beverage names.”

The CCFN is “sounding the alarm to governments from China and Japan to Mexico, and now South America,” about what it calls “the EU’s recent, systematic attempts to abuse geographical indications protections.”

CCFN highlighted a number of common names

that the Mercosur nations risk giving away to the EU as part of its current trade negotiations: asiago, black forest ham, bologna, brie, camembert, chorizo, edam, emmental, feta, fontina, gorgonzola, gouda, grana, gruyere, manchego, mozzarella, mortadella, parmesan, pecorino, prosciutto, provolone, romano,

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Perdue looks to increase milk consumption in schools MIELKE, from pg. 25 terms of importance to Mercosur’s trading partners and domestic food industry,” the CCFN stated, describing the “colonial-like dominance the EU is attempting to exert in pushing for these economic restrictions that shortchange local producers and consumers.” CCFN also notes, “the EU is denying New World countries access to the EU market for foods that carry internationally recognized generic names, such as parmesan and feta.” n In another global development; China will unilaterally lower its cheese tariffs from 12 percent to 8 percent, effective Dec. 1. The U.S. Dairy Export Council says, “The move will immediately boost U.S. export competitiveness in China and help U.S. suppliers take a larger role in meeting the

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Dairy Export Council president and CEO Tom Vilsack says, “We are very pleased with China’s decision, because it will help U.S. cheese exporters and manufacturers chip away the tariff disadvantage with other competitors.

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whole milk powder — nearly double the volumes from last year, but 16 percent less than in September on a daily average basis.

Skim milk powder also posted another strong performance with imports beating the prior year by 75 percent, according to the Daily Dairy Report. “In total, China imported 35.1 million pounds of SMP in October, with year-todate SMP imports up 35 percent from the same period a year ago.” Butterfat imports also “performed well,” according to the Daily Dairy Report.

But the export market is not likely to come to our rescue. The dark clouds on dairy’s horizon aren’t allowing much light ahead, according to a generally-optimistic Jerry Dryer, analyst and editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst.

Speaking in the Dec. 4 Dairy Radio Now interview, Dryer blamed over-production of milk and under-consumption of dairy products for the clouds. He pointed to issues of plant capacity being overwhelmed in this country and dumping of milk occasionally; but said consumption is also “dragging its feet.”

Retail cheese sales in the first nine months of 2017 were trailing those of a year ago, Dryer said. And while exports are strong, “they can and should be stronger.” He also warned that the United States is losing its share in the world market.

When asked what bright spots he sees ahead, Dryer replied, “I don’t.

There has to be some adjustment.

Right now there’s a heavy cloud hanging over prospects for international trade and for growth,” referring to the renegotiation of the North American Fair Trade Agreement. He warned, “If that doesn’t all come together, we’ll have a real mess in terms of product backing up into the U.S. So I’m having trouble finding a bright spot.” n In politics, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue received accolades this week from the National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association for allowing school districts to offer low-fat (1 percent) flavored milk as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.

An interim final rule implementing

the regulatory changes needed to reinstate low-fat flavored milk in schools was announced Nov. 29 on the Federal Register sites and goes into effect for the 2018-19 school year, according to a joint press release.

The regulation implements changes which Secretary Purdue proposed earlier this year to streamline the process by which schools can serve low-fat flavored milk without first obtaining a special exemption. In 2012, the USDA eliminated low-fat flavored milk as an option in the school meal and a la carte programs, which resulted in a large drop in milk consumption in schools.

“Students consumed 288 million fewer half-pints of milk from 2012-15, even though public school enrollment was growing,” the two groups said.

“We appreciate the Secretary’s understanding that the regulatory process needed to move quickly so schools may include low-fat favored milk in their menu planning and procurement,” said veterinarian Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association.

“Today’s action will help reverse declining milk consumption by allowing schools to provide kids with access to a variety of milk options, including the flavored milks they enjoy.”

“Secretary Perdue’s willingness to provide greater flexibility to schools recognizes that a variety of milks and other healthy dairy foods is critically important to improving the nutritional contributions of child nutrition programs in schools,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “The math here is quite simple: More milk consumption equals better nutrition for America’s kids.”

Earlier this year, Congress passed the fiscal year 2017 omnibus appropriations bill that included provisions to allow schools to offer low-fat flavored milk. In addition, Reps. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) have introduced legislation, the School Milk Nutrition Act, to expand the ability of schools to offer various milk options.

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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Grow by FarmHer inspires, empowers young women

By MARIE WOOD to showcase women in agriculture through her phoThe Land Associate Editor tography. Today, the FarmHer brand includes a weekly television show on RFD-TV, merchandise and ST. PAUL, Minn. — Positive energy and smiles events. pulsed through the room as young women made connections, laughed, and encouraged one another in a In 2015, Guyler-Alaniz and Lexi Marek, her first college ballroom. intern and current communications coordinator, combined their ideas to hold Grow By FarmHer events.

Sarah McNaughton of Sigma Alpha, an ag sorority The purpose is to connect, empower and inspire at North Dakota State University, Fargo, traveled by young women ages 16 to 22. Early on, Guyler-Alaniz bus with her sorority sisters to attend Grow by realized that young women had a desire and exciteFarmHer at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul ment to get involved and engage in their industry. campus.

“I knew this meant a lot to young women,” said Grow by FarmHer is a networking event to help Guyler-Alaniz. young women in agriculture connect with their peers, meet industry professionals and be inspired.

About 100 women attended the Minnesota event, but the previous day’s event at Iowa State University For McNaughton, the event was a success. She was attracted 400 people. The smaller group meant peoinspired by speaker Natalina Sents who traveled 50 Photos by Marie Wood ple were really connecting and networking, said states telling the story of farmers through a blog and photos, as part of Beck’s Hybrids Why I Farm move- From left to right: FarmHer communications and mar- Guyler-Alaniz. keting coordinator Lexi Marek, founder Marji Guylerment.

“FarmHer is all about these young women in this Alaniz and events and merchandise manager Carly room,” said Guyler-Alaniz.

“I love coming to these conferences because you get Cummings are the three-women show that make to network,” said McNaughton.

Find your Passion FarmHer events a success.

The “Find Your Passion” Panel In the “Find Your Passion” panel, included JoDee Haala, director of McNaughton heard from industry animal well-being of Christensen professionals in the beef, pork and Farms and Ashley Kohls, who seed business. leads the Beef Quality Assurance “It’s good to hear what people program for Minnesota Beef higher up are looking for,” she Council. Kohls is also a fourth gensaid. eration farmer who raises cattle Above all, this agriculture comand crops near Hutchinson. munication major picked up a job Moderated by Guyler-Alaniz, the lead from Haleigh Ortmeier-Clark, female panel offered practical a member of the University of advice to women beginning careers Minnesota student advisory team in agriculture. All addressed the for Agriculture Future of America. importance and rewards of finding From left to right: Traci Block, agriculture Ortmeier-Clark is majoring in From left to right: Haleigh Ortmeier-Clark, a teacher and FFA advisor at Battle Lake High mentors and building a profesUniversity of Minnesota student, and Sarah plant science at the College of School, Emily Cole, Battle Lake FFA member, sional network.

Food, Agriculture and Natural McNaughton, a North Dakota State Univerand JoDee Haala, of Christensen Farms, sity student, swapped business cards and “No one does this by themselves,” Sciences. job leads at the Grow by FarmHer event in St. chatted over lunch about agriculture careers said Haala. and the pressure that young women face.

“It’s always nice to find potential Paul.

Kohls shared tips on getting job opportunities and make involved.

Join college organizafriends,” said McNaughton. tions, apply for internships and The NDSU students sat at differshow up, she told the audience. ent tables in order to meet other Then once you have your network, participants. At each table, an reach out to folks who aren’t industry professional was seated to involved in the same sector as you. chat with during lunch and breaks.

“Find a person who works in Krista Soda, who works in the organics, find a person who’s from Nationwide Agribusiness Division the environmental community, in Des Moines, sat at McNaughton’s find somebody who works in contable. servation…,” said Kohls. “At the “One of my favorite things is you end of the day, you grow an apprecarry business cards as college stu- From left to right: Olivia Balfanz and Sydney ciation to the differences that you dents,” said Soda over lunch.

Mitchell posed for a photo with speaker do have.”

From left to right: Ruby Emilienburg, RedGrow by FarmHer is in its third Cristen Clark, food blogger and farmer, and wood Valley FFA member, took a photo with Many young women are facing year of events. The road trip Amelia Schatz. The 4-H members talked Cristen Clark, food blogger and farmer who big decisions in their near future. with Clark about naming their livestock and included multiple states and a stop spoke at the event. Emilienburg asked many Having held a number of positions in Minnesota. In 2013, Iowan Marji how to use their Facebook pages as miniquestions during the presentations. She liked at Christenson Farms, Haala Guyler-Alaniz founded FarmHer blogs. that “it was interactive.”

See GROW, pg. 29

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FarmHer’s approach links young women, agriculture

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor URBANDALE, Iowa – An urbanized college graduate has quietly become a leading advocate for women in farming. From a simple blog, FarmHer has exploded to a fourpronged platform for farmers and farmer spouses throughout the United States. FarmHer mixes modern technology with good-old-fashioned porch sitting to share women’s stories with the world.

FarmHer’s founder and driving force is Marji Guyler-Alaniz. A marketing pro with an MBA, Guyler-Alaniz is adept at running a business. Yet if you visit FarmHer’s website (www.farmher. com), you will need to scroll down quite a bit before you see Guyler-Alaniz’s name pop up. “This is not just a project,” Guyler-Alaniz said earnestly. “This is important to other people too.”

Born in Webster City, Iowa, GuylerAlaniz grew up in the country and fondly recalls visits to her uncle’s farm.

But agriculture didn’t call to her and she studied graphic design and journal-

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Marji Guyler-Alaniz started FarmHer by photographing women in agriculture. Prints of her photos grace the walls of FarmHer’s office in suburban Des Moines.

ism at Grandview University. Guyler- MBA and stayed with the firm for 11 Alaniz used her writing and photogra- years. phy skills marketing crop insurance.

“I had two young children at home She returned to school, earned her and just realized this isn’t for me,” Guyler-Alaniz recalled. “I had no idea what to do. This had been my whole life. I’m kind of a planner and all of a sudden I didn’t have a plan. This was tough for me.”

Enter Paul Harvey — yes, the Paul Harvey on the radio. Guyler-Alaniz happened upon one of Harvey’s more iconic essays, “God Made a Farmer.” (It can be found on YouTube.) “I watched it and loved it,” Guyler-Alaniz said.

“I decided to start a photo project photographing women on farms. I’ve always loved photography. I had a couple of those little skinny Kodak 110 cameras and always begged my parents to develop film. My husband Tony told me, ‘You can do this! Get out there!’

I looked up people mentioned in the (Des Moines) Register and thought up the name FarmHer.” Guyler-Alaniz met her first subject, a farmer in Atlantic, Iowa, on April 17, 2013. “I photographed seven women that first summer. I’d get to the farm and think, this is great! People are putting their heart and soul into their Trade Show, Speakers, Breakout Sessions, work and their land.”

“I put the photos on the website and Panel Discussions. For exhibitor information people started paying attention,” or to register, visit mnagexpo.com.

Guyler-Alaniz continued. “Modern

Farmer picked the photos up and it started like a whirlwind. People were asking for t-shirts!”

In an attempt to fill out her calendar, Guyler-Alaniz decided to start staging events for women.“I am FarmHer” brings in experts on topics such as leaving your legacy, building strong relationships, and government and politics.

“We survey attendees and try to provide information on topics that reflect what’s trending,” she said.

“I am FarmHer” features the usual workshops, but also offers things like morning yoga and networking sessions.

“Women love to connect,” said GuylerAlaniz. “At some time or another they are all going through the same things.

This gives them a chance to not only share those experiences, but also to learn from one another.”

The success of “I am FarmHer” paved the way for a program for young women, ages 16-22, called “Grow by FarmHer.” The program is designed to show the wide potential of careers involving agriculture; while honing leadership, business and mentoring skills.

“Education is important,” GuylerAlaniz said. “We see our sweet spot is connecting with each other.”

The FarmHer universe really expanded in 2016 when RFD-TV called GuylerAlaniz about turning her website’s farm visits into a television show. “I knew I could reach a much greater audience,” she said. “I was not convinced about being host of the show. I’m always used to being behind the camera, not in front of it.”

FarmHer’s first season kicked off in September 2016. Guyler-Alaniz interviewed 41 women for 26 episodes.

“RFD-TV got sponsors, sold it, produced it,” she said. “We set up a year in advance to create a schedule. People who are interested in being on the show can sign up online. I call everyone first and you can usually tell after that if a visit is going to work out. After the first year, I said there’s no way I can do 26 shows. We cut it down to 20.”

The FarmHer show has a crew of four people: Guyler-Alaniz, two videographers and a producer. Show subjects are clustered by region and the crew can be gone for a week at a time. Just before this interview, the crew just got back from Maine, New Hampshire and See FARMHER, pg. 29

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Events foster mentorship, leadership, growth and inspiration GROW, from pg. 27 speaks from wisdom and experience.

“Be kind with yourself. Whatever decision you make isn’t going to be a mistake,” advised Haala.

Haala compared life to a treasure chest. Sometimes you will get diamonds to put in there, sometimes you’re not. You create this beautiful, valuable experience that is yours to keep or share with the world.

“Let your curiosity guide you and often times your passion will be your purpose,” Haala said.

Haala is proud to be a FarmHer, also known as a woman in agriculture.

“We are all involved in feeding the world. There is no more noble purpose,” said Haala.

She added that as women we are mentors for each other, students, our daughters and young women coming forward to be leaders in agriculture.

“I’m very proud that I am a part of changing the culture at my company and pioneering this way forward and creating a path and recognizing a need for more diverse leaders,” said Haala.

Women bring different skills than men to teams. She explained that men tend to excel in execution, but women bring connectivity and motivation.

After the panel, Haala enjoyed lunch with participants. She listened closely, empathizing with their challenges.

Haala’s table included Traci Block, agriculture teacher at Battle Lake High School, who brought some of her FFA members to the event. Block said Grow by FarmHer was a great opportunity for her students to meet people and learn what business opportunities are available outside their small town in northwest Minnesota.

A highlight of the day was a presentation by Iowan Cristen Clark, a pig farmer, mother and food blogger at

Show captures real women FARMHER, from pg. 21 Massachusetts.

There are no preliminary visits. A date is set, Guyler-Alaniz and her crew show up, and the day is spent filming.

Production of the show is simple and Guyler-Alaniz has a talent for sitting back and letting her subjects tell their story. She scripts the shows, looks at footage on her computer and may offer suggestions.

“I have a say in it, but I don’t do a lot of editing,” Guyler-Alaniz laughed. “I always get nervous watching it on TV. It’s the idea that millions of people are watching it.” (FarmHer can be seen on RFD-TV Fridays at 9 p.m.)

With the website, the networking events and the television show, FarmHer’s fourth asset is a dedicated staff.

Lexi Marek joined FarmHer as an intern in 2015 and is now the company’s communications and marketing coordinator. In addition to running the office when Guyler-Alaniz is on the road, Marek leads the “Grow by FarmHer” events and is “the communication queen.”

Carly Cummings came on as the events and merchandise manager in

the summer of 2016. Cummings travels to events around the country, promoting the importance of FarmHer and managing what is becoming a substantial merchandising arm of FarmHer. Coffee mugs, calendars and the everpopular t-shirts are all loaded into a 36-foot trailer which accompanies FarmHer on the road.

“We’re a small but mighty team,” Guyler-Alaniz smiled. “None of this would ever happen without them.”

Guyler-Alaniz is happy with the direction FarmHer is going and is settling in on balancing her career and personal life. She and Tony have two children, ages 6 and 8, and know they will need to set aside more time for activities. “We don’t live on farm and it’s important the kids get outside and do things,” she said. “The kids play soccer and we like to ride bikes together.”

Guyler-Alaniz said when the children get a little older, they could accompany her on her interviews as a learning experience. “The goal (of FarmHer) is to empower, inspire and connect young women in agriculture.

They have to know, ‘If I have this idea, I can do this!’” v

“Food and Swine.” Clark and her husband raise hogs and show pigs. She also farms with her parents and sister where they raise corn, soybeans and beef cattle. With winnings from baking contests, she buys show pigs.

Her presentation was laced with humor, as well as wisdom, in a presentation titled “Things I Wish I Knew When I was 20.” Between telling the audience the basics of life such as “Carry Chapstick on your person at all times,” “Call your parents” and “Learn how to bake pies like your grandma,” she offered career advice.

“Give people more than what they’re asking for, especially when you’re getting started,” said Clark.

She added that there is always a place in a company for hard workers.

In her closing remarks, she asked the

women in the room to be leaders for her daughter. “You gotta stay in ag because we need cool people like you,” Clark said.

She offered her contact information to anyone interested in starting an agriculture blog. After her presentation, she talked with conference attendants one on one about social media, cooking and showing pigs.

One of the final events was a networking break for attendants to talk with potential employers. The day ended with speaker Carrie Mess, an advocate for agriculture known through her blog as “Dairy Carrie.”

To learn more about Grow by FarmHer, visit www.FarmHer.com.

Follow #GrowFH on Twitter. Follow Cristen Clark’s blog at www.foodandswine.com. v

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syncro, diesel, 1 hyd., 3 pt., dual PTO, 7,845 hrs., S/N228350R 1969 JD 4020, WF, open station, diesel, M&W turbo, 2 hyd., 3 pt., dual PTO 1966 JD 2510, WF, syncro, gas, 1 hyd., 3 pt., dual PTO, front weights, 4,592 hrs., S/N5291R

2000 DMI Tiger II disc ripper, 5 shank

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Rear mount blade, Numerous lawn & garden items Penta 4100 vertical TMR, 540 PTO MFWD TRACTORS hopper topper, chopper, rock trap, IHC 45 vibrashank field cultivator, 14’ Knight Reel Auggie 3030 TMR (8) Heavy duty snow pushers, Spike tooth pony drag SNOWMOBILES mud shields, level land, brown 2013 JD 6125R, MFWD, premium 93”, New single axle mixer, left hand box, 1,687 sep. hrs., 2,417 hrs., S/ JD plow, 3 bottom, & field cultivator discharge cab, PowerQuad, 24 spd., 3 2016 Arctic Cat M-8000 SnoPro SNOWBLOWERS NH09450W690123 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, Limited, 1,190 miles FLAIL CHOPPER JD 700 grinder mixer, 540 PTO 1989 Case-IH 1680, hopper ext.

535 hrs., DNR lease return, S/ Lorenze, 9’, 3 pt., 2 stage 2015 Arctic Cat M-8000 SnoPro & ROW CROP EQUIPMENT Massey Ferguson 1050 grinder 2012 JD 6600, 404 diesel, hard to shift N1L06125RPDK763864 Frontier SB1392, 92”, 3 pt., 2 stage 2014 Arctic Cat M-8000 HCR High mixer 2016 JD 115 flail chopper, 6x30” into 2nd gear 2012 JD 7230 MFWD, CAH, Auto IHC 80, 7’, 2 stage, 3 pt., 540 PTO Country Racer, 3,400 miles 18’ (2) Balzer forage wagons, Case-IH 1830 cultivator, 6x30” Quad Plus, left hand reverser, 3 JD, 60”, heavy duty, PTO, 2 stage 2000 Polaris Super Sport 550 Industrias America feed wagon, CORN HEADS IHC cultivator, 4 row pt., quick hitch, dual PTO, bar axle, 1999 Polaris Indy Trail 500 red OTHER EQUIPMENT M&W rotary hoe (8) front weights, 1,225 hrs., S/ 2013 JD 608C chopping, 8x30” 1979 Polaris 340 TX, S/N0632784 JD 43 corn sheller w/conveyor N1L07230GPCG717451 2001 JD 693, 6x30”, knife rolls Bush Hog pull-type rotary 1987 Polaris Indy 340, S/N1502322 JD 60C silo blower w/tubing SEMI TRACTOR 2007 JD 7220, MFWD, CAH, 1994 Case-IH 1083, 8x30” mower, 5’ Polaris 530 Custom II, 1,863 miles New Idea 324 corn picker, 2 row 1987 Peterbilt 379, day cab, short PowerQuad, left hand reverser, 3 JD corn head, 8x22”, oil bath drive King Cutter II TG-72-Y tiller, 6’ Polaris 295 Colt 295, 1,215 miles hood, 3406B Cat, 9 spd., 915,157 Silage conveyor, 110v, electric hyd., 3 pt., PTO, diff lock, 9,590 Auger, 12”, for post holes drive OTHER HEADS & miles hrs., S/NRW7220R061165 MOTORCYCLE & ATVS IHC 2350 hyd. loader, 8’ bucket SWATHER 1996 JD 8100, MFWD, CAH, 2001 Harley Davidson Wide Glide LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Bucket, 8’ CAMPER TRUCK & PICKUP powershift, 3 hyd. 3 pt., 6,000 hrs. 2000 JD 918F flex head (3) Minnesota 4-wheel running motorcycle, 15,544 miles Meyer 3245 R Series V-bottom 2005 GMC 7500, day cab, C7 Cat 1990 JD 925 flex head, 25’, DAM gears 2002 Polaris Sportsman 400 ATV manure spreader, 540 PTO, hyd.

2WD TRACTORS 1996 Case-IH 1020 flex head, 20’ 1993 Chevrolet Silverado, V8 2002 Honda Foreman ATV, 4WD endgate COLLECTIBLE STEAM 1994 JD 7600, CAH, quad range, IHC 810 pickup head, 5 belt pickup Gehl 1410 tandem axle manure TRAILERS 16 spd., JD 720 all hyd. loader AUTOMOBILES ENGINE & TRACTORS JD 212 pickup head spreader, 1000 PTO, end gate w/bale spear, 6,680 hrs., S/ 2015 Sooner SR7630 tri-axle Owatonna 260 swather Custom-Built ride on steam 1979 Chrysler Cordoba, 2 door, V8 NRW7600H005690 gooseneck aluminum livestock NH 185 manure spreader replica traction engine, 1.5 hp. IH 1926 Dodge, 4 door (50) Wolles Mfg. freestanding GRAIN CART 1980 JD 4840, CAH, powershift, 3 trailer, 30’x7’ cattle panels, sold price per panel hit & miss engine w/belt pulley & GRAVITY WAGONS hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 6,082 hrs., SHOP EQUIPMENT 2013 S&S Dura Line tandem axle 1956 JD 520, NF, Roll-O-Matic S/N007830R 5th wheel livestock trailer, 7’x24’ (80) Continuous fence panels, 20’ front, gas Uni-Hydro 45-14 iron worker, 2016 J&M 440 gravity wagon (40) Interlocking corral panels, JD 2955, 2WD, CAH, Quad Hi/ 1991 Kiefer gooseneck tandem 45 ton 2016 J&M 540 gravity wagon JD B, styled, 540 PTO 10’x5’ Low, 2 hyd., integrated hyd., 3 pt., JD 500 grain cart, 500 bu. axle livestock trailer, 7’x20’ 1958 JD 530, NF, Roll-O-Matic front Graco Hurricane electric (9) Interlocking gates, 70”x38” 540/1000 PTO Industrias America 842 tandem dispenser system, oil pump Dakon 250 gravity wagon Massey Ferguson 44, WF, gas 1975 Ford 8600, diesel, 2 hyd., 3 axle header trailer, brakes, lights (10) Steel livestock gates Electric oil pump on 55 gal. barrel Parker J2100 gravity box IHC F20, NF, gas, original, 32”x50” (2) Wall mount gates, pt., 540/1000 PTO, diff lock, rock (2) Industrias America 435 w/about 30 gal. hyd. oil Walsh gravity wagon, 250 bu. unrestored (20) Cattle & calf feeder, 30”x90” box, 9,648 hrs., S/NC487034 tandem axle header trailers Buzz saw 2001 Ficklin gravity box, 450 bu.

(5) Feeder bunks, 16’x3’x30”, wood IHC M, NF, 540 PTO, belt pulley IHC 1066, WF, cozy cab, no door, Industrias America 430 single Ellis 1500 band saw, needs work EZ-Flow gravity box, 200 bu.

Notch bale feeder, 12’x6’, steel diesel, 2 hyd., 3 pt., top link, dual DRILLS axle header trailer (4) Welding shop tables w/ Parker gravity box, 175 bu.

PTO, shows 6,652 hrs., New 2003 Shop-Built tri-axle enclosed Feed bunk, 12’, slant bar, steel shelves Custom-Built wood flare grain JD Van Brunt end wheel drill, 10’ Feed bunk, 8’, wood starter, S/N29437 trailer, 36’, rear ramp door, lights (8) Work benches, 29”x9”, New wagon Blue Johnson concrete automatic IHC grain drill, 10’, hyd. drive IHC 986, CAH, 2 hyd., 3 pt., dual 1988 Great Dane van trailer, 45’ Air sanders & paint sprayers waterer PLANTERS PTO, updated TA, 4,362 hrs.

STATIONARY ENGINES 1998 Shop-Built single axle Wilton heavy duty vise, 6” (2) Livestock water tanks 1970 IHC 826, WF, open station, 2012 JD 1750 MaxEmerge XP trailer, 12-1/2’x81”, w/ramps Maintenance hardware cabinet Maytag single cyl.

2016 Forever Feeders load out diesel, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 planter, 6x30”, Unverferth fertilizer Mobile office/work trailer Numerous shop tools Nelson Bros 5/8 hp. 60915 chute PTO, shows 8,241 hrs., S/ fill auger, radar, finger pickup, JD Great Dane van trailer, 48’ Reo Model 211 type E1, S/N32418 (29) Round calf hutches N2510132U013565 whippers, JD 350 monitor Sled-Bed Trail Rider ALSO TO INCLUDE: Briggs & Stratton Y type 60399 (3) Cattle scratchers 1970 IHC 826, cab, WF, 2 hyd., 3 2003 JD 1790 planter, CCS, Lauson 55A, single cylinder Skid Steer Loader pt., 540/1000 PTO, shows 9,300 24x20”, 2 pt., half-width disconnect, SPRAYERS & NH3 EQUIP. Maytag 2 cyl.

GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP. hrs., S/N2510148U014431 Attachments hyd. variable rate, John Blue 2009 JD 4830 self-propelled Clinton A860COC single cyl.

IHC 784, WF, open station, diesel, ground drive pump sprayer, 100’ boom, 20” spacing, Farm Fans AB120 grain dryer, LP Briggs & Stratton MWB single Corn Stoves / Targets 1 hyd., 3 pt., dual PTO, IHC 2250 JD 7100 planter, 12x30”, vertical 1,000 gal. SS tank, hyd. tread adj., Westfield WR60-51 auger, 5 hp.

2014 Harvest International auger, cyl. 1206707 Tires / Parts / Farm all hyd. quick tach loader, 8’ bucket, fold, 1.6 bu. boxes, V-wing row 5-way nozzles, 2600 display single cyl.

Briggs & Stratton FH, 42’x8” joystick controls, (2) wheel weights, cleaners Support 2009 Top Air sprayer, 3 pt., 45’ Reo 552 type A, S/N169702 Feterl auger, 30’x8”, 540 PTO bar axle, 2,273 actual hrs.

JD 1240 planter, 4x30”, hyd. lift Sprayer, 40’ boom, 500 gal., PTO & Misc. Items Wands 87-BG-5000, S/N3253 1965 IHC 706, WF, open station, pump WHEEL LOADER & IHC LA, original, S/N8815 DISC RIPPERS gas, 2 hyd. fast hitch, 540/1000 View Full List & Photos at Ag-System Nitro Master NH3 CONSTRUCTION ITEMS Briggs & Stratton 4 type 60083 PTO, DuAll all hyd. loader, 7’ 2014 Case-IH 2500 inline ripper applicator, 52-1/2’, set on 30” Unknown (looks like a Maytag) TCM 860 wheel loader, shows bucket w/grapple, 8,874 hrs., S/ 2011 JD 512 disc ripper, 22-1/2’ spacing Wisconsin F4 2401334 3,596 hrs.

N13577 TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

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PREVIEW: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM. LOADOUT: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Loading will be available till January 5, 2018.

Shop rate loading after January 5, 2018. All items must be removed by January 31, 2018 or storage fees will apply.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: CNH Capital financing available on select equipment. Buyers must be pre-qualified. 20% down payment required. Please contact Auction Finance Department at 320.398.3810 for information and terms.

Equipment located at 3 Arnold Companies locations: 655 Lindbergh Trail, Glencoe, MN; 2995 Quail Rd NE, St. Cloud, MN; & 110 N Star Rd, Alden, MN

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Track Tractors 4WD Tractors MFWD Tractors 2WD Tractors Combines Flex Heads Corn Heads Planters

(17) Disc Rippers (10) Plows & Chisel Plows (4) Discs (11) Field Cultivators (1) Row Crop Cultivator (8) Sprayers

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(6) S-P Forage Harvesters (7) Forage Harvester Heads (1) Stalk Chopper (17) Lawn & Garden (17) Skid Steer Loaders (4) Balers (13) Mergers & Discbines

For equipment questions contact...

Glencoe, MN: Peter Arnold, 320.864.5531 St. Cloud, MN: Sean Arnold, 320.251.2585 Alden, MN: Brad Wermedal, 507.874.3400

or contact Eric Gabrielson at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.238.2570

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Sell your land or real estate Hoelscher Model 1000 bale in 30 days for 0% commisaccumulator, good cond., sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 and can deliver, $3,500. 715878-9858 Real Estate Wanted

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West Fargo, ND Grand Forks, ND 701.237.9173 701.203.8400 Ames, IA Sioux Falls, SD 515.432.6000 712.477.2144

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Mt. Pleasant, IA 319.385.2000

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rick was a lifelong farmer in Warren, MN and his clean line of equipment was purchased and serviced by local dealers, as well as shedded when not in use.

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Bins & Buildings 033 WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. dairy, & cash grain opera100% financing w/no liens tions, as well as bare land or red tape, call Steve at parcels from 40-1000 acres.

Fairfax Ag for an appointBoth for relocation & inment. 888-830-7757 vestments.

If you have even thought about selling 034 contact: Paul Krueger, Grain Handling Equip Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, SW Suburban FOR SALE: Brock SQ16D corn dryer w/4” air transfer Office, 14198 Commerce system. (320)979-6313 Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

FOR SALE:Used grain bins, paulkrueger@edinarealty.com floors unload systems, sti(952)447-4700 rators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also call for very competitive contract rates!

Office hours 8am-5pm Monday – Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon or call 507-697-6133 Ask for Gary

HOG EQUIPMENT FOR SALE From Breeding to Finish • 12 Feed Tanks • 14’x54’ Nursery Building • Farrowing Crates • Gates • Fans • Stainless Steel Wet & Dry Hog Feeders • Koehler Generator w/ 6 cyl. engine • Other Misc. Equipment

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STOEN'S Hydrostatic Service 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360

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PREVIEW: December 8 – 20, 2017, 8AM – 5PM. LOADOUT: Thursday, December 21, 8AM – 5PM.

LOCATION: 11695 39th St SW, Dickinson, ND 58601. From I-94 Exit 56, (west of Dickinson, ND), 3 miles south on 116th Ave SW, 1 mile west on 39th Street SW.

Tractors / Combine & Head / Windrowers / Grain Cart / Planter / Drill / Tillage Equipment / Row Crop Equipment / Sprayer / Grain Vac & Seed Tender Augers & Conveyors / Semi Tractors & Tri-Axle Box Truck / Pickup & Service Truck / Hopper Bottom & Other Trailers / Other Equipment / Recreation / Lawn RICK BERGERON ESTATE & Garden / Shop Equipment

Track Tractor / Combine / Heads & Header Trailer / Swather / Grain Bagger / Parts Land Roller / Air Seeder / Sprayer NH3 Equipment / Baler / Fertilizer Tanks

Ashley Huhn, 701.238.1975 or Dave Krostue, 218.779.6865 at Steffes Group

ROBBY RIDL 701.290.2364

Steffes Group Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield, MN 55355 Ashley Huhn MN47-002

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TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items.

Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles.

Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

or Brad Olstad (ND319) at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240

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Meyer M300AS Spreader, FOR SALE: 18.4x38 axle duHyd. Apron, Top Beater, 1 als; 15.5x38 axle duals. 952axle, 425-22.5 tires, brand 873-5566 new, $14,000; Peterson bale wagon, 10 place, like new, FOR SALE: Case IH 895 4x4, canopy roof, shuttle shift, $3,300. 715-764-2095 dual PTO, dual hydraulics, New Haybuster 3106 rock 2,316 hrs w/ 2255 loader, picker & 2660 bale shredder quick attach. 715-896-1050 $19,750/ea. Can deliver. 320543-3523

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

‘15 NH 8C5070 small square baler, hyd. tension, hyd. tongue swing, like new ........................................$16,500

‘13 JD 7230R, IVT transmission, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 650/85R38 single rear tires, 540/65R34, Premium cab w/suspension, Starfire 3000 Receiver, SF1 Autotrac, 1520 hrs., warranty ............................................$116,000 ‘15 Case 580SN tractor loader backhoe, 4WD, cab with heat and air, extendahoe, 2 stick JD style controls, 1130 hrs ...............................................................$57,000 ‘16 JD Gator TS, 4X2, 150 hrs ............................. $5,500 ‘13 JD 8260R, powershift, 1300 front axle, 380/90R50 duals, front duals, 540/1000 PTO, HID lights, 60 GPM hyd. Pump, 4 remotes, 2080 hrs, just serviced .$116,000 ‘13 CIH Magnum 235, new 480/80R46 duals, 540/1000 PTO, through service program, 2235 hrs ............$89,500 ‘12 Harvestec 5308C, 8X30 chopping cornhead, JD mounts, single pt hook-up..............................$19,500

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Schulte 1100 9' HD 2-auger snowblower, $3,500; JD 4255 tractor, QR, 3 hyd, 3 pt, 18.4x38, $26,750; JD 740, 12T running gear, $1,350; JD International 966 tractor 435 baler, 4'x6' bales, twine open station, w/2350 loadtie, kicker whls, $3,900; er, good tires, runs good, Schwiss 60” 2-auger, skid will separate, $10,500. ldr mount snowblower, (507) 380-3138 $1,750; 8' skid ldr mount snow pusher, $900. (320)769NEW AND USED TRACTOR 2756 PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tracWe buy tors, AC-all models, Large Salvage Equipment Inventory, We ship! Mark Parts Available Heitman Tractor Salvage Hammell Equip., Inc. 715-673-4829 (507)867-4910

‘14 CIH 1235, 16X30 stack fold planter .............$25,000

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‘01 2366 Duals 2347/1658 ..............$83,500

‘15 New Farmall, 35 w/ Loader ........ $24,000

‘04 2388 Duals 2340/1936 ..............$99,500

‘91 7140 18,446 85% ........................ $58,500 ‘07 MX 305 3000 hrs....................... $109,500

‘10 6088 840/634...........................$169,500

‘09 MX 245 2100 hrs....................... $118,500

‘10 7120 1304/1004.......................$159,500

‘12 Magnum 315 1050 hrs ............. $169,500

‘13 7130 727/593...........................$199,900

‘03 STX 375 Quad 3000 ................. $139,500

‘13 7230 857/691...........................$219,500

‘04 STX 425 7710/38 3700 hrs ....... $112,500 ‘11 STX 485 Quad 2400 hrs ........... $199,900

‘10 2020 30’ Head ...........................$11,500

Artsway 240C Shredder.................... $9,950

‘04 2208 8-30 C.H ...........................$21,500

370 28 Cushion 3 Bar ..................... $26,500

‘06 2206 6-30 C.H ...........................$23,500

730C 7 Shank................................... $19,900

‘07 2608 Chopping .........................$26,500

870 18’ Reel ..................................... $46,500 870 18’ Harrow................................. $41,500

White 8200 12-30 ............................$38,500

Salford 8 Bottom Like New ............. $36,900

JD 1770NT 16-30 w/ Liq. Fert .........$45,000

Tigermate 32’ w/ 4 Bar ..................... $21,500

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Opens December 4 & Closes December 12 Collector Toy Auction, Larchwood, IA, Variety of collectible farm toys Timed Online Auction Opens December 4 & Closes December 14 Arnolds Companies Inc. Excess Inventory, 3 MN Locations, Timed Online Auction Opens December 6 & Closes December 13 December Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, see complete list and photos at SteffesGroup.com Opens December 8 & Closes December 18 Kibble Equipment, Montevideo, MN, Late Model Ag Equipment Timed Online Auction Opens December 8 & Closes December 20 Robby Ridl Farm Equipment, Dickinson, ND, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, December 19 at 11AM Rick Bergeron Estate Auction, Warren, MN, Farm Auction Wednesday, December 20 8AM-Noon Wells & Benson County, ND Land Auction, Wellsburg, ND, 390+/- contiguous acres offered in 3 tracts, Timed Online Auction Thursday, December 21 at 10AM AgIron Litchfield Event, Litchfield, MN, multi ring consignment event Wednesday, December 27 at 11AM Cass County, ND Land Auction, Alice, ND, 320+/- acres in Clifton TWP Thursday, December 28 at 10AM Farm Bankruptcy Auction, Litchfield, MN, farm equipment Thursday, December 28 at 11AM Otter Tail County, MN Land Auction, Dalton, MN, 287.29+/- acres in St. Olaf TWP Friday, December 29 at 10AM Aldrich Farms Auction, Webster, SD, Large late model farm equipment Thursday, January 18 at 10AM Four Star Ag Farms, Oakes, ND, Farm Equipment Auction Saturday, January 20 at 10AM Multi-Party Firearm Auction Event, Steffes Group West Fargo, Consignment deadline is December 15!

Thursday, January 25 at 10AM Fillmore & Mower County, MN; Howard County, IA; & Jerauld County, SD RE Auction, Litchfield, MN Thursday, February 8 at 11AM Schroeder Farms Inc., Sabin, MN, Farm Retirement Auction Tuesday, February 27 at 10AM Bill Hayen Auction, Cogswell, ND, Farm Retirement Wednesday, February 28 at 10AM Kellerman Bros. Auction, Enderlin, ND, Farm Retirement

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w/H380 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, ..........$116,000 ‘13 NH T7.210, 350 hrs, MFWD, w/ loader & grapple, 18.4

‘12 Kubota M110, Cab, MFWD, 240 hrs., w/Kubota LA1953 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO .............$55,000 ‘13 JD 6150R, MFWD, IVT tranny, 935 hrs w/ JD 360

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‘13 VERSATILE 2375, 1482 hrs., 1000 PTO, outback auto steer, 710x42” tires & duals.....$117,000

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Why Buy Lime? When Bio Liquid Calcium is cheaper and more effective tan lime! Let us help fix PH and Hardpan problems!

Also Avail. Organic certified Products. Call Gary at (715)533-0174

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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 Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, heifers or roping stock, top blood lines. 507-235-3467

remotes, 3 pt., 1000 PTO ............................$195,000

COMBINES

lights, high torque USD chopper, 520x38” duals .... ......................................................................$149,000 ‘04 JD 9760, 3460 eng/2268 sep hrs., Contour Master, Chopper, 184x42” duals ................................$62,000 feedhouse yield, moisture monitor, bin extension, chopper 24.5x32” tires...................................$62,000

‘13 JD 9460, 1086 hrs., 5 hyd., hi-flow, 5 valves, ‘00 JD 9650TS, 3611 eng./2645 sep. hrs., chopper, 480x50”, triples ............................................$185,000 20.8x38” duals ...............................................$45,000 ‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs., powershift, diff lock, HID ‘01 JD 9650 STS, 4325 eng/3014 sep hrs, Contour lights 480x50” tires & duals .........................$128,000 Master, chopper, 520x38” duals ....................$44,000 ‘09 CIH 385, 3071 hrs., 620x 46 tires & duals, ‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., tracker, 4 hydraulics, powershift ...............................$112,000 chopper, chaff spreader, 520x42” duals........$49,000 ‘90 FORD 876, 8253 hrs., 12 speed tranny, 520x38” tires & duals ...................................................$27,500 ‘11 Claas Lexior, 740, 1466 eng/899 sep hrs., 4x4

Century 750 gal crop sprayer, tandem axle, 60' xfold boom, hyd pump, boom hgt & fold, always shedded, VG cond, w/ or w/out full control, $4,200/OBO. 507-4519614

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suspended frt axle, 18” tracks, 76” spacing, 6 hyd

‘13 JD 9360, 1799 hrs., powershift, 1000 PTO, ‘96 JD 9500, 5750 eng./3948 sep. hrs., chopper, 620x42 tires & duals ....................................$162,000 bin extension, 30.5x32” tires .........................$21,000

WANTED: Low hrs CIH 7200 or 8900 Series FWD. 763286-2868

Fertilizer & Chem

‘14 CIH, 340 MAG Row Trac 287 hrs., luxury cab,

18.4x42” tires ..............................................$103,000 ‘06 JD 9560 STS, 3038 eng./2278 sep. hrs., levaland

WANTED TO BUY: Grain screener w/ soybean screener, excellent working condition. 507-317-1392

ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass hay & feed grade wheat straw, med. square or round bales, delivery available. Thief River Falls, MN Call or text LeRoy Ose: (218)689-6675

TRACK TRACTORS

x 38 rear tires, 3 pt, 3 hyd, 540/1000 PTO .........$89,000 ‘13 JD 660, 4WD, 1598/1066, 2630 display, Contour Master chopper, 520x42” duals ...................$149,000 ‘09 NH 6070, Bi-directional, 3543 hrs., cab air, w/NH 84lb loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO...................$59,000 ‘13 JD 660, 1180 eng/892 sep hrs., cm, HID

All kinds of New & Used farm equipment – disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782

Feed Seed Hay

‘04 JD 7320 Cab, MFWD, 16 spd., 741 loader, ‘13 JD 6170R, Cab, IVT trans, MFWD, 859 hrs.,

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FOR SALE: IH 700 5 bottom 16” auto re-set plow; IH 710 5 bottom 18” auto re-set plow. Both with like new moldboards. 952-873-5566

Spraying Equip

LOADER TRACTORS 6316 hrs .........................................................$55,000

38 Ft John Deere #726 MulchFinisher w/ 5 Bar Spiked Drag (200# Shanks), Real Nice. Landoll #1230 9 Shank Coulter Chisel w/ Leveler (New Style) Hyd on Coulters, Like New. 319-347-6138

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520x42” duals ..............................................$105,000

WHEEL LOADERS ‘12 JD 824K, 5485 hrs, 6 yd bucket ................$145,000

~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~

‘14 CIH 260, 605 hrs., MFWD luxury cab, 4 hyd, 3 pt ‘13 Cat 930K Hi-lift, 5088 hrs, ride control, flex hyd, hitch, 1000 PTO, 480x50” duals ..................$115,000 6.5 yd bucket ...............................................$107,500

• All Steel Shelters for Livestock & Other Uses

‘12 JD 8235, 1235 hrs., 2wd, cab air, powershift, 3pt, 1000 pts,

Port-A-Hut Shelters:

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JBM Equipment:

Feeder Wagons - Several Models Self-locking Head Gates • HD Feeder Panels Self-locking Bunk Feeders Tombstone Horse & Horned Cattle Feeders Skid Feeders • Bunk Feeders Bale Wagons • Bale Thrower Racks Flat Racks for big sq. bales Self-locking Feeder Wagons Fenceline Feeders Several Types of Bale Feeders

Smidley Equipment:

• Steer Stuffers • Hog Feeders • Hog Huts • Calf Creep Feeders • Lamb & Sheep Feeders • Cattle & Hog Waterers • Hog & Sheep Scales – We Rebuild Smidley Cattle & Hog Feeders –

Sioux Equipment: • • • •

Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders Cattle & Feeder Panels • Head Gates Loading Chute • Hog Feeders Squeeze Chutes & Tubs • Calf Warmer

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Rock Buckets • Grapple Forks • Manure Forks Bale Spears • Hi-Volume Buckets & Pallet Forks Bale Transports & Feeder Wagons, 16’-34’ Adult & Young Stock Feeders & Bale Feeders Land Levelers

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Squeeze Chutes - Head Gates Large & Small Animal Tip Chutes Open Bar Corral Tub Round & Square Calving Pens Tub & Alley Chutes • Crowding Tubs

Notch Equipment:

For-Most Livestock Equipment:

S-I Feeders:

• Mid Size and Full Size Bunks • One-Sided Juniors and Adult Bunks [Arrow Front 4-Wheel Feeders, 12’-36‘] $500 rebate Special Prices

Mar-Weld Sheep & Goat Equipment: • Lambing Pens • Crowd Tub • Grain Feeders • Scale • Round & Square Bale Feeders • Sheep Head Locks •Spin Trim Chute • Creep Feeders • • • • • • • • • •

DR POWER EQUIPMENT ®

GT (Tox-O-Wik) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu.

150 Bu. Steel Calf Creep w/wheels Bohlman Concrete Waterers Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. Taylor-way 3-way Dump Trailer Caltel Hutches & Animal Barns R&C Poly Bale Feeders Ameriag Poly Mineral Feeders ~

Lorenz & Renegade Snowblowers ~ Special Prices We can also sell your equipment for you on consignment

• • • • • • • • •

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~

#580 & #380 GT (Tox-0-Wik) Grain Dryers, V.G. #3626 New Idea galvanized spreader #7810 78” hyd Lorenz snow blower for skid steer, V.G. 150 Bushel 2 wheel bunk feeder wagon Vermeer Trailer type TS44A tree spade Used and New Parts for GT (Tox-O-Wik) Grain Dryers Roto King Round Bale Processor SS Rough Terrian Scissors Lift (3) 250-350 Bu gravity boxes

~ WANTED TO BUY ~

• Used Smidley cattle feeders & hog feeders • Misc cattle equip, offset disc

Lot - Hwy 7 E

Office Location - 305 Adams Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

4hyd. valves, 3 front weights, 18.4x46” tires & duals . $112,000

‘16 JD 6130R, cab, MFWD, 175 hrs, loader ready package w/ joystick, 3pt., 540/1000 PTO, auto quad plus tranny, 460x38 rear tires ........................$82,000

FLEX HEADS ‘02 Case IH 1020 30’ flex, fore & aft, set up for tracker .........................................................$5,000

CORNHEADS

‘12 CIH 260, 1784 hrs., Deluxe cab, 19-spd., PS, susp. front axle, 3 pt., 4 hyd., Hi-Flow, 1000 PTO, ‘13 Drago N6TR, Fits JD, 6 row 30” Chopping with 480x50” duals, MFWD .................................$110,000 stalk stompers, low acres ..............................$26,500 ‘13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 ‘13 Drago N6, 6 row 30” non chopping, unused fits hyd., big pump, 420x46” tires & duals ........$110,000 Case/IH .........................................................$29,500 ‘13 CIH 290, 1250 hrs., 3 pt., PTO, big pump, 480 ‘06 Drago N8TR, 8 row 30” Chopping cornhead to fit front duals, 480x50” .....................................$115,000 CIH ................................................................$16,000 ‘02 CASE/IH MX 240, 7472 hrs., MFWD, 4 hyd, 1000 PTO, 14.9x46 tires & duals ............................$42,000 ‘05 Drago N6TR, 6 row 30” chopping, fits JD combines ........................................................................$18,000 ‘13 NH 8360, 940 hrs., MFWD, leather seats, 4 hyd., ‘02 Case IH 2208, 8 row 30” hyd., deck plates.. ...........

1000 PTO, auto steer complete, 480x50” rear tires & duals .........................................................$119,000 ........................................................................$13,000 ‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD, 690 hrs., 4 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 ‘05 Geringhoff, roto disc 830 8 row 30” chopping, fits PTO, HID lights, front wts, fender ..................$99,000 JD combine ....................................................$19,000

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

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

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WANT TO BUY: Butcher Marg Horse Company Buying horses of all kinds. cows, bulls, fats & walkable Please call. (715) 896-2213 cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 Swine 065 Compart's total program features superior boars & open gilts documented by BLUP technology. Duroc, York, Landrace & F1 lines.

Terminal boars offer leanness, muscle, growth. Maternal gilts & boars are productive, lean, durable.

All are stress free & PRRS free. Semen also available through Elite Genes A.I. Make 'em Grow! Comparts Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: 877-441-2627 FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, & Hamp/Duroc boars, also gilts. Excellent selection. Raised outside.

Exc herd health. No PRSS. Delivery avail. 320-760-0365

Midsota Rock Trailers Available!

USED EQUIPMENT LARGE SELECTION OF WHEEL RAKES IN-STOCK IH 886 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $14,500 IH 5088 2WD, new motor ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $19,500 CIH 1086, new motor & TA, nice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������$19,500 IH 1566, sharp ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $19,500 H 3088, cab, 2WD, 5300 hrs ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $17,500 IH 3688, cab, 2WD, 3900 hrs ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $21,000 CIH 9370, 4WD, PS, 4300 hrs ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $77,000 IH 966, nice, no cab ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $11,500 Demco 365 gravity box ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$4,500 Vermeer R2800 basket rake, like new������������������������������������������������������������������� $23,500 IH 766, New Motor, w/Cab 18�4-34 Tires, Nice ������������������������������������������������������� $12,500 NH C227, Skid Loader w/Tracks, 260 Hrs, Consign – 612-275-7674 ��������������������� $38,000 NH L225, Skid Loader 2012, 580 Hrs, Consign – 612-275-7674 ���������������������������� $34,000 CIH MX200, 2WD ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $62,000 CIH 7240, FWA, 2400 hrs ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $72,000 CIH 8920, 2WD, 2200 hrs ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $64,000 CIH 7220, 6500 Hrs, 2WD ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $47,000 CIH 7220, 2200 Hrs, 2WD ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $71,000 CIH 7230, 2WD 540/1,000 PTO �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $53,000 CIH 7210, 5800 Hrs, FWA ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $55,000 CIH 7230, FWA, 3100 Hrs ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $71,000 CIH 5240, Max FWA, 3100 Hrs with Loader ������������������������������������������������������������ $48,000 CIH 4800 Digger, 24-30’ ��������������������������������������������������������������������������$8,500 & $10,500 CIH 4300, Field Cultivator, 28’���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $11,500 CIH 4300, Field Cultivator, 35’���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $12,500 CIH 4800, Field Cultivator, 24’������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $7,500 CIH 5278 Ripper ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $18,500 DMI 530B, w/Lead Shank, Nice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $16,500 Demco 550 Box�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $10,500 Demco 450��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $9,500-$10,500 JD 712 11-Shank Disc Chisel������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $8,500 JD 714 9 Shank ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $9,500 New 10-Wheel Rake On Hand Strex Explorer 10 Wheel Rake������������������������������� $8,900 IH 720 5x18 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $3,000 Mandako New 42 Ft� Roller ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $33,000 Demco 650 Grain Cart ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $18,500 NH 1465 Haybine������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $9,500 Unverferth 430 Box ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $8,500 JD 8300 12’ grain drill w/ grass & press wheels������������������������������������������������������� $7,500

New Sitrex Rakes Available Many New & Used Rakes Available

GREENWALD FARM CENTER Greenwald, MN • 320-987-3177 14 miles south of Sauk Centre

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Spring calving, Purebred Polled Herefords, heifer Black Angus cows, bred to calves. Also bred cows & our Black Granite son. heifers. Call 608-235-9417 Also bulls www.teamjsi.com.

Call 715-483-3866 Horse 057

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FOR SALE: '18 Neville built aluminum grain trailer, 38 ½', new condition, For photo or info call or text 218791-3400 FOR SALE: Ford 7.3 diesel engines, transmissions and parts, new or used, all years. 320-583-0881

Wanted: Drivers/Farmers!

Farmers - if you’re looking for a great seasonal opportunity with Medical Insurance, contact us. We understand farming!

CDL with tanker endorsement, Hazmat and TWIC cards.

The loads pay on percentage of the total revenue starting at 25% – with standard runs this would be $71,400.00 per year.

Benefits: Full medical and disability insurance.

Sign on bonus of $5,000.00 The runs are daily and home nightly.

We are based out of Rosemount, MN by Pine Bend Terminal.

Please send resume to: info@jrproductionacres.com For more information, please leave a message at (507) 867-4552!

Two Semi-Trucks, 2000 IHC, 1999 Cummins, N14 460E & 435. Do not need ELD to run legally, offers considered. 715-693-3412 sandy@sdtruck.net Miscellaneous

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USED TRACTORS

NEW Versatile 500 w/ PS ....................................... Call NEW Versatile 310, FWA.............................. $157,900 ‘10 Versatile 435, 1050 hrs .......................... $150,000 ‘03 Versatile 2310, PS .................................... $85,000 ‘06 Buhler 2210 w/ auto steer........................ $92,500 NEW Massey GC1715 w/loader ............................ Call NEW Massey 7722 FWA CVT ................................ Call CAT 55 4,000 hrs ........................................... $67,000 CIH 3394 FWA................................................ $29,500 NEW NH T4.75 w/loader ........................................ Call NEW NH T9.645, w/Smart Trac ............................. Call NEW NH T4.120 ..................................................... Call NH T8.275, 495 hrs ...................................... $155,000 ‘12 NH T9.390, approx. 850 hrs. ......................... SOLD ‘08 NH 8010 ................................................. $114,500 Allis 180 D .........................................................$7,250 ‘12 Challenger MT 665D .............................. $155,000

TILLAGE

PLANTERS NEW White Planters .............................................. Call

‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. ................... $59,000 White 8222, 12-30 w/liq. fert. ......................... $42,000 ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded ......................... $85,000

COMBINES NEW Fantini chopping cornhead .......................... Call

Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 chopping cornhead ............................................................. Call ‘02 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $85,500 ‘94 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $38,000 ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ............................. $195,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ........................................... $105,000 Gleaner 3308 chopping corn heads ..................... Call 12’ Gleaner S67, 532 sep hrs ...................... $235,000

HAY TOOLS

New Hesston & NH Hay Tools - ON HAND

MISCELLANEOUS NEW Salford RTS Units ......................................... Call

NEW Salford Plows................................................ Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders ............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers .......................................... Call NEW REM 2700 Vac. ............................................. Call NEW Hardi Sprayers.............................................. Call NEW Riteway Rollers ............................................. Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers .................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors .......................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ........................ Call ‘13 NH 220, 170 hrs ....................................... $33,000 NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons ................................. Call NEW NH Skidsteers - On Hand ............................. Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ........................ Call REM 2700, Rental .................................................. Call NH 230 w/ cab & air ....................................... $37,900 Pre-Owned Grain Cart .................................. On Hand ‘03 Sunflower, 32’, 5-bar spike ...................... $18,000 Sunflower 4610, 9-shank ............................... $45,000 DMI Tiger Mate II 40.5 w/ 4 bar ..................... $29,500 DMI 530B ............................................................... Call DMI/NH 775, 7-shank ......................................... SOLD ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar harrow ................ $29,500

SKIDSTEERS

Agri Systems ................................7

JR Production Acres ..................38

Anderson Seeds ..........................29

Kannegiesser Truck Sales ............3

Arnolds ................................20, 21

Keith Bode ..................................35

Courtland Waste Handling..........23

Larson Implements ..............37, 38

Dairyland Seed Co. ....................14 David Gass..................................31 Diers Ag & Trailer Sales ..............5 Doda USA ..................................18

MN Ag Expo ....................4, 11, 28 Mustang Mfg Co.........................26 Peterson Farms Seed ..................13 Pruess Elevator ..........................39

Don Eustice ................................34 Duncan Trailers ..........................39 Freudenthal Dairy & Mfg Co. ....24 Gehl Company ............................25 Greenwald Farm Center..............38

Rabe International ......................35 Schweiss, Inc. ............................38 SI Feeder/Schoessow ..................25 Smiths Mill Implement ..............39

Grizzly Buildings........................22

Sorensen’s Sales & Rentals ........37

Henslin Auctions ........................33

Steffes Group............32, 33, 34, 35

Homestead Sales ........................31

Wieman Land & Auction............31

Icon Ag & Turf ..........................37

Ziegler ........................................10

All Equipment available with Low Rate Financing

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN

Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00 • Sat. 7:30-Noon www.smithsmillimp.com

• PO Box 3169 • 418 S 2nd Street • Mankato, MN 56001 • theland@thelandonline.com

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Associate Editor Marie Wood.

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ome were dressed in snow pants, others in warm camouflage hunting gear. All were wearing hats, from bomber styles to beanies, and winter boots.

The group of juniors from Loyola Catholic School in Mankato were headed to an Ojibwe camp at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland. First they turned in their phones. Then they trekked along a trail to a camp that overlooked a beaver pond and to the left, Lake Superior.

At camp, they gathered birch bark to start a fire. They all tried their hands at starting a fire without matches. Some used the bow and drill method. Others tried the flint and rock method. It was difficult.

Many got sparks, but alas no fire.

Eventually, the guide struck a match and lit a fire to cook wild rice and raspberry leaf tea.

Outdoor lessons

Students take night hikes, get quiet, look and listen to the darkness. They learn about how their senses adjust.

An adventure ropes course challenges students, teachers and chaperones physically and mentally.

Attached to a safety line, they walk on bridges, logs and cables 25 feet in the air. Ground partners encourage their sky partners with phrases like “You got this!” Victory cries ring out as they finish the course with a zipline ride.

The students learned to use a compass and map in a competitive orienteering course. The course teaches life lessons such as you have to stop and check your bearings and a straight line may not be the best way to get from Point A to B. Obstacles and hills sometimes stand in the way.

Finland, Minn.

They gathered in the tipi, which the Ojibwe call bajiishka’ogaan to eat, sip and tell stories. They told stories of outdoor adventure, legends and love. More importantly, they listened.

Every year, about 15,000 students, teachers and chaperones head to this 2,000-acre campus, which is essentially an outdoor classroom.

Most classes are three hours long and are held outside no matter the weather. Groups spend several days there.

On the Superior View Hike, the group encountered snow falling on evergreens and had snowball fights along the trail. They stopped to act out the different visitors to this area: voyageurs who came for beaver pelts, lumberjacks who came for trees and miners who came for iron ore. All depleted the resources. At the viewpoint, they had a foggy view of Lake Superior. That’s life.

Wolf Ridge also offers programs for children, families, seniors and college students including summer camps and wilderness trips. To learn more, visit www.wolf-ridge.org. v