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surprised me, so I asked, ‘Who is that solDespite the harvest challenges of wet dier?’ She told me and I was pleased that fields, Mother Nature once again is gifting he is a friend of our family.” you farmers with some most amazing yields. Yes, “harvest scars” also are so very That special soldier is John Duthoy, a visible wherever I travel. And fall tillage seven-year active duty veteran once stawill indeed be difficult simply because sattioned in Germany and now an employee urated fields are stubbornly resisting dryof Bisbee Plumbing in Marshall. “Eddie” ing. However, we salute you producers for is his name to the Louwagie family. Eddie getting the chore accomplished. Record will always be in the heart of little Rosie. yields might even be creating some breakShe has already told her mom that on evens too. One bright spot: tiling contracLAND MINDS Veterans Day (Nov. 11) she wants to be tors are having a field day. Inadequate dressed to look like Eddie — her dear solBy Dick Hagen drainage stood out like a sore thumb this dier comrade. This family does indeed pay year. tribute to our military personnel. Students at Lakeview public However, today I’m taking a difschools in Cottonwood were given ferent route with “Land Minds.” the opportunity to dress “funky” Farm families, especially you during homecoming week with one women, often are delightfully creday designated as Super Hero day. ative with what I call field art. And All six of the Louwagie kids when combined with the creative dressed as soldiers! Chuck and words of a young child, some of Crystal have four sons; and two these field displays give us a daughters, both adopted Korean tremendous message. Read the folinfants. lowing: These photos illustrate “Teddy “We have Jesus to save us in Bear” — the name given to this heaven and we have soldiers to huge signature attraction. Some save us on earth.” construction facts: Teddy consists Those heartwarming words from of seven round corn-stalk bales a 6-year-old child set the stage (so from the very field where he now to speak) for a most impressive sits. In addition, there are seven “Salute to our Soldiers” display rectangular bales for Teddy’s two along busy State Highway 23 — arms, two ears and pudgy nose. the connecting link between GranTeddy himself sports two big black ite Falls and Marshall, Minn. eyes. A black billboard at Teddy’s Rosie Louwagie, daughter of feet shares this message: Home of Chuck and Crystal Louwagie of the FREE Because of the Photo submitted rural Cottonwood, is the delightful BRAVE. Four big polka dot butyoungster who shared those words Rosie Louwagie was surprised by a tons dress up his chest. However, visit from family friend John Duthoy most important are two 4-foot by with her mother. — known by the louwagie clan as 8-foot billboards displaying color Crystal explained, “We were at a “Eddie.” photos of both current and wedding at the armory. Rosie said to me, ‘Mom, there are a lot of Americans here? I have my very own soldier that I am so proud of.’ This See LAND MINDS, pg. 5

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“Teddy” salutes soldiers, veterans squares still in perfect shape. The Teddy Bear concept came from Crystal. “Last year, we did a display featuring those lovable Minion characters,” she said. “I wanted something kids would love to see because they got really excited about the Minions last year. When Rosie talked about her soldier, I thought a Teddy Bear display would be appealing both to kids and adults. Rosie’s idea about her soldier friend suddenly made Teddy a reality for this year.” Last year taking down the Minion display was not the happiest day for Rosie and sister Hope, age 3. Crystal imagines taking down Teddy will be an even bigger heartache. But Chuck says this particular display can stay up as long as Mother Nature’s winter weather permits. Crystal will help. “I’ll laminate the color prints so they’ll last longer.” So kudos to Rosie and her family for sharing just a bit of what makes America great. Some folks suggested to Crystal she charge an admission fee. But taking money to view Teddy didn’t sit well with Crystal. Instead, she invites anyone to make a donation to their own local veteran’s organization. Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. ❖

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LAND MINDS from pg. 2 departed veterans from the Louwagie family and surrounding area. Anyone is invited to bring photos. My wife and I stopped at the site on Oct 24. As we visited with Crystal about the creation of Teddy, a Crystal Lakeview school bus also stopped. Louwagie Out scrambled about 20 11th-grade students on their way back to school from a field trip. However, these students quickly scrambled to the base of Teddy because they wanted to salute this incredible field structure … and have their picture taken too. Teddy had just been constructed the previous Saturday. Yes, Teddy’s creation was indeed a family project — assisted with a skid loader equipped with the necessary two spines for impaling and then lifting each of these 800-pound bales to their new function as components of this unique farm field display. Teddy stands about 18-feet tall! Devon, 18, Bryce, 17, Lane, 15, and Sheldon, 11, were the four sons doing the hands-on grunt work. Square bales are almost a relic these days. But Crystal dispatched one of her sons to check the hay mow. Yes, he found some old

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The Louwagie clan posed for this photo after “Teddy” was completed. Pictured are (left to right): Devon, Bryce, Rosie, Crystal, Hope, Lane and Sheldon.

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Letter: Landowners be aware of EPA water powers To the Editor: The Obama administration, by executive order, has placed the regulation of Water of the United States under the auspices of the Environmental Protection Agency. This occurred after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned several punitive federal actions against landowners, as having extended beyond the reach of the law. The Natural Resources Conservation Service of U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have regulated ag land and the Corps has had jurisdiction over ag and other land uses since 1985. That had worked well for many years. However, the Obama administration wanted more control after their fingers were slapped by the Supreme Court. Thus, the order for the EPA to perform the tasks because their reach over environmental issues is more extensive and pervasive than were those of the other federal agencies. The EPA held hearings before they issued the final rules, but ignored the public input from private

landowners, the National Association of Realtors, farm organizations, and commodity groups. I have read the rules as written. They are virtually impossible to follow and will not permit anything like “normal” enjoyment and use of the landowners’ real property. Agricultural drainage in every manner is targeted in those onerous rules. When the rules were published, 14 states filed lawsuits to challenge EPA’s rules and place a stay on implementation of them. Shortly thereafter, both houses of Congress passed legislation to outlaw the President’s executive order over WOTUS. President Obama promptly vetoed the legislation. Congress then attempted to override the president’s veto, but the U.S. Senate was a few votes short of enough votes for the override. Both of Minnesota’s senators, Klobuchar and Franken, sided with the president and would not support the override. In other words, they voted against the rights of property

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appeal to the district, state, and federal levels of USDA. EPA’s rules would make many landowners guilty of infractions without any doubt. Can you imagine your rights of appeal in those cases? The rules as written will make future drainage improvements extremely difficult and costly, if not impossible. The WOTUS issue has such major significance that farmers and landowners need to study, and make themselves aware of the presidential candidates’ position on this issue, before they make a decision on who to vote for. Single issue politics is seldom desirable. However, the future use of your property is at stake. Become knowledgeable and get involved. Roger Heller Olivia, Minn.

Letter: Klobuchar should oppose TPP legislation To the Editor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar should come out publicly against the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP is a bad deal for Minnesotans whether it’s the loss of U.S. jobs, higher healthcare costs or more extreme energy extraction, it’s not hard to find reasons to oppose TPP. The senator has said that it is still being negotiated and that those problems can still be addressed. However, even if these harmful impacts were managed or accounted for, the TPP at its core would still violate people’s basic right to have a say in our communities and our democracy — all for the sake of protecting and expanding corporate profits. TPP’s investor state dispute resolution (ISDS) would give 9,000 foreign corporations the power to sue governments at the state, local or federal level for any law they see as “impeding expected future profits.” That means if a corporation sees our national food

safety tests as too costly, or a Minnesota township’s decision to limit mining as a threat to their profits, they could sue for millions — or scare people out of passing those laws in the first place. Think that would never happen? Well, it already has. Country Of Origin Labeling was repealed even though 90 percent of American consumers supported it. On top of that, the suit wouldn’t be tried in American courts, but would go to a world tribunal and be judged by a rotating panel of corporate representatives. Do you think corporate representatives have the best interests of American citizens in mind? ISDS is fundamentally undemocratic and is at the core of TPP. Sen. Klobuchar should come out against TPP and stand with her constituents, not with the corporate interests who are behind the deal. Nolan Lenzen Eagle Bend, Minn.

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Searching for ‘community’ in today’s agriculture

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To the Editor: As you drive down the highway and see these signs protesting abortion, there’s one with a picture of a baby on it. It says, “I’m a gift from God.” Donald Trump is against abortion and also how they put Christianity out of our schools. See what they have now! I heard Billy Graham preach and he said the reason communism doesn’t work is because they kicked God out. I’m a farmer and a veteran. I served my country so Jesus’ name could be

preached freely. I vote for Donald Trump. The most powerful man that ever walked on this earth, Jesus, never picked a woman to be one of his disciples. Here’s a prayer for you and me: “Jesus, thank you for coming down to save mankind and all I have. I believe in you, I love you and trust you. Help me, pray for me, guide me so I don’t get lost or trapped on my way to heaven.” Myron Solberg Buffalo, Minn.

other farmers plowing. The sight of all those plowmen and teams, the Amish farmer told the young friend, meant that if anything happened to prevent him from finishing his work, he knew his neighbors would complete it for him. “And that would happen not out of charity,” my Old Friend said in his retelling. “It would happen out of culture and community.” That small slice of the morning’s very detailed conversation resonated deeply with me because that too was the way it was on the southern Illinois dairy farm of my youth. My father and our neighbors often shared machinery and labor without any accounting whatsoever over who owed what to whom. Done was done and that was that. Now, 50 years later, the community of my youth no longer exists because all those farms and farmers, save one, are as long gone as their six-row corn planters and one-row silage choppers. What’s left, I’m left to wonder, and whatever that is, is it a community? The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. ❖

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Facilitate who exactly, asked another Old Friend. Just what is “community” today? That simple question generated the conversation’s hardest examination of just who we are and where we fit in today’s capital intensive, less-populated farm community and more-populated, question-intensive food community. In short, the Old Friend asked, are we now a community of cool-headed accountants whose critical measures of success are bushels, acres, and dollars; or are we a community of mutual need — like, say, a threshing ring of the past, where neighbor helped neighbor with no thought of any accounting? Ideally, replied yet another Old Friend, it’s the latter — a community “where no one is done until everyone is done. Done is done. There’s no accounting.” That definition of “community,” this Friend continued, was given to him by an Amish farmer friend after a day of plowing. The story, he related, went like this: The Amish farmer and a young friend were plowing one fine fall day when it came time to give the horses a rest. After tending the livestock, the two walked up a small nearby hill so they, too, could rest. Once there, the farmer and his young friend looked out on the small valley below and counted 13

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Recently, a baker’s dozen describing community — of old farm and food friends words like “imbalance” and got together with a group of “irresponsibility,” one preyoung farm and food friends senter offered. to discuss everything from These changes in vocabuyesterday’s disappointments lary, explained one Old to tomorrow’s hopes. Friend, a university official, The differences in our age changes how community(mid-20s to early 80s), vocabuilding institutions (like, tion (farmers to poets), edu- FARM & FOOD FILE land grant universities, say, cation (undergraduate or the U.S. Department of By Alan Guebert degrees to Ph.Ds.), and Agriculture) approach their experience (beekeeper to tasks now. Many struggle university dean) fueled because they are unsure of warm — and, sometimes, what’s being asked of hot — conversations about them. the future of farms, farmThose struggles, observed ers, and food. this Old Friend, can be seen in the first One topic, “Building Community,” step institutions take in addressing surprised me in the diverse emotions it community problems. Some begin from generated and the depth of intellect it a “culture of un-helpfulness: I don’t mined. No one mentioned the words know what you want, but I can’t do it.” “city” or “town” during the discussion While others start from a “culture of because the “community” we seemed to helpfulness: “What do you want; I’ll try be searching for wasn’t a hard spot on to find out.” any map, but a soft spot in our hearts. In this administrator’s experience, Soft, but not too soft. Just as “neigh- institutions can help build and rebuild bor” and “friend” may have defined communities; but they must take care community two generations ago, today to be “riders, not drivers.” They are we hear words never before used in there to facilitate, not dominate.

Wohlman is new Ag Deputy Wohlman also operates a fifth-generation family farming operation in western Minnesota. Prior to joining the Department of Agriculture, Wohlman was an agriculture aide and outreach director for Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz. Wohlman begins his new duties immediately. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. ❖

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner David J. Frederickson has named Matthew Wohlman as the agency’s new deputy commissioner. Wohlman replaces former Deputy Commissioner Jim Boerboom who retired earlier this month. Wohlman has been serving as assistant commissioner since 2011. During his tenure, Wohlman led the development of the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.

Andy Pulk, Roseau, Minn. October 20

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Joan Lee, McIntosh, Minn. October 20 There’s only three to four hours left in the combine before soybean harvest is finished. The Land spoke with Joan Lee on Oct. 20 as she reported that a breakdown with the combine followed by five hours of repairs has delayed the finish of bean harvest. The weather hasn’t helped either; it’s been “cloudy, misty,” Lee said. The organic beans which have been combined “weren’t too bad.” Lee said her husband Mark “was OK with how they seemed to be running.” Lee and her husband would like to have harvest complete by the first weekend of November. “It all depends on the weather,” she said. Once beans are finished, Lee’s focus will be the corn which “shouldn’t take too long.” The weather is supposed to be dry until Oct. 25. “Hopefully we’ll be able to get the stuff finished instead of having it drag on,” she said. In the meantime, Mark has hauled hog manure from the neighbor’s and is currently plowing that in on hay ground. The Lees are also planning on joining other farmers on Oct. 21 in hauling out manure piles for a friend who is battling cancer. While harvest is most likely only weeks away from completion, it can’t come soon enough for Lee. “I was ready for it to be done a couple weeks ago.” Lee jokes, “I hear there’s an end, but right now I’m not believing it.” The constant breakdowns so far this year “takes the fun out of it.” Lee’s hoping for a strong finish to a repair-laden harvest.

Kent Moser, Rock Rapids, Iowa October 31

The Land spoke with Kent Moser on Halloween; but he didn’t have any scary tales to tell about harvest, just slow progress out in the field. Soybean harvest is all wrapped up, though the crop “never did dry out.” The bean yields were excellent this year. Definitely a wonderful surprise for Moser. There’s “20 to 25 percent of corn still out in the field.” The harvest has been slowed by wet weather occurring every couple of days. While the fields are currently quiet except for manure being spread, Moser’s optimistic that with the promising forecast “we’ll get everything harvested this week.” The corn yields so far are ranging from 210 to 240 bushels per acre. “Everyone’s pretty happy with the corn yields.” Those yields are “5 to 10 bushels better on average,” compared to last year’s yields. Moser reported “a few stalk issues, but luckily there have been no huge wind events.” The corn harvest this fall is behind the average harvest finish date. But with such strong yields, there’s excitement in the field. It may take longer to get this year’s crop combined, but the yields are making it worth the wait. “Where Farm and Family Meet”

Currently in between soybean and corn harvest, Andy Pulk’s focus right now is on “scraping ditches down for some drainage improvement.” The Land spoke with Pulk on Oct. 20 as he was also planning on hauling grass seed into town that day. The soybean harvest was finished on Oct. 16 at 1:30 a.m. and he reported, “It actually went really good.” The “ground conditions firmed up,” Pulk said. He said he feels “very fortunate to get the beans done without a hitch.” Though the yield “was below average.” As for tillage, Pulk is hopeful by Oct. 22 or 23 he “should have all bean ground done.” While the field conditions have improved, Pulk is “fighting a little mud, not as bad as two week ago.” The corn “looks pretty decent.” Pulk has heard that there’s “pretty decent yields.” If conditions are right, Pulk may start combining corn this weekend or next week. Corn usually takes Pulk a week to 10 days to combine. Pulk’s “goal is still to be done by deer hunting.” Though Pulk knows that for him, “It’s not abnormal to be at the tail-end of corn during the first week of deer hunting.” With corn harvest still to come, Pulk said, “I’m hoping that corn is the highlight of my year.”

FOLLOWING THE 2016 GROWING SEASON By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Correspondent

John Nielsen, Albert Lea, Minn. October 28 John Nielsen was a “little over half done with corn.” Then the rain came. On Oct. 24, 4 to 5 inches fell, putting a halt to what has been an excellent corn harvest thus far. The Land spoke with Nielsen on Oct. 28 as he reported that with that much rain some of the combining “might have to wait until it freezes.” The corn that was harvested was “significantly better where we put fungicide,” Nielsen said. He said he is “seeing some yield reduction in some varieties due to the frost” in the spring. Overall, “It’s still a very good crop, probably the best I’ve ever had,” Nielsen said. Unfortunately, getting back in the combine to finish the corn may have to wait a little longer as the forecast calls for “a little rain again Saturday night and Sunday.” Depending on how much rain falls, Nielsen will try to get back in the field on Oct. 31. Nielsen knows that “We’re running out of time.” This wet weather pattern is unusual for this time of year. “It’s not normal to get this much rain, this late (in the year),” he said. Nielsen is a deer hunter and always finds great joy in the hunt after getting all crops out of the ground. That won’t be the case this fall. While Nielsen plans on doing a little hunting this year, his mind will be focused on what’s left to harvest in the field. Nielsen knows that the corn crop is showing “tremendous yield.” He just needs the weather to cooperate so he can finish out the 2016 harvest and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing this year’s bumper crop is safely in the bin.

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Harvest 2016 has farmers storing tons of corn progress. Hennen is the assisBy MARIE WOOD tant grain department manThe Land Associate Editor ager. With the markets being As harvest 2016 is coming to up, cash sales for both beans a close, on-farm storage and and corn was active on Oct. 26, grain elevators are filling up but deferred sales have been as farmers choose to store nonexistent. their corn for better prices and a narrower basis in the “We got over that $3 mark on spring. Rains and rallies the Noah Hultgren corn and beans got $9.25 or week of Oct. 24 slowed down higher and that triggered harvest and boosted cash sales. some sales,” said Hennen. “They’re not Like many farmers, Noah Hultgren, satisfied with the price, but they are Minnesota Corn Growers Association fairly happy with the gross income.” past president, who farms near WillOne farmer told Hennen that $3 corn mar, Minn., hopes to wrap up the corn psychologically feels a lot better than harvest by Minnesota deer opener, selling for $2.95, even though it’s just a Nov. 5. nickel. “I think most guys are in the same While some parts of Renville County situation as us. If we get a week of got 8 to 10 inches of rain in August, the good weather I think guys could wrap grain is coming in with good test weights up harvest for this year,” said Hult- and nice color, reported Hennen. gren. “I’m hearing that the yields are fanHultgren grows a variety of crops tastic and they have more bushels to including sugar beets, soybeans, dark sell than they expected,” said Hennen. red kidney beans, sweet corn and Hennen estimates that corn yields alfalfa. They have enough on-farm are about 200-225 bu./acre and beans storage to store all their grain corn and soybeans. At the Hultgren farm, at 60-65 bu./acre. they will be hanging on to most of the “One thing the guys are facing now is corn and beans to move them in win- getting through the fields,” said Henter or early summer. Since half of nen. “With patches of corn here and their soybeans are seed beans, they there, it may take some time to finish always hold them for winter delivery. this last 20 percent of corn harvest. Currently, soybeans are a better May take a hard freeze to get the comrevenue generator than corn so pro- bine over the ground.” ducers have pushed beans to proces- Crystal Valley Co-op sors and will store their corn. Both Crystal Valley Co-op, with 10 elevabeans and corn are coming in with tors in south central Minnesota, can high yields. Hultgren expects their handle harvest 2016, reported Jim corn yields to be in the 200 bushel per Johnson, Crystal Valley grain meracre range while his soybeans came in chandiser. around 55-60 bu./acre. His area is “Bean prices are better relative to usually 45-55 bu./acre. corn so we are seeing a fair amount of The Land checked in with elevators bean selling. Yields are very good on across Minnesota and northern Iowa. beans so that gives them a little more Here’s a wrap-up of harvest 2016. incentive to sell,” said Johnson. Co-op Country Farmers Elevator Bean yields in the mid-60s are pretty At Co-op Country Farmers Elevator common and if it’s not in those numin Renville County, Minnesota, Joe bers, it’s typically going to be better Hennen is anticipating some ground than worse, Johnson said. He added storage of corn depending on harvest that farmers are more comfortable

Bean prices are better relative to corn so we are seeing a fair amount of bean selling. Yields are very good on beans ... — Jim Johnson selling their extra especially if they only have space for 55-60 bu./acre yields. Unfortunately, Johnson reported that Janesville, Hope and Vernon Center elevators had to reject some loads of soybeans from the Waseca area. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered elevators not to take grain that was flooded. In Waseca, almost 14 inches of rain fell Sept. 21 and 22. “It came down to what they looked like and smelled like,” said Johnson. Bob Burns, owner of Burns Sales and Service in Janesville, farms in the area. He said that there are a percentage of people along the river bottoms that suffered the most and still are not able to harvest their beans. “We were blessed this year with growing degree units and everything got mature and ripe,” said Burns. “The above normal moisture helped in areas of the field where the water didn’t stand for excessive amounts of time.” North Iowa Cooperative North Iowa Cooperative operates elevators in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. As of Oct. 27, soybeans were 99 percent done and corn was close to 80 percent complete, reported Chuck Schafer, general manager of North Iowa Cooperative. The co-op has 350,000 bushels of corn in a ground pile, which will be picked up by Nov. 18 to go to ethanol plants.

“We’ve had a little harvest rally so it is giving people an opportunity to price a little bit in here,” said Schafer. Schafer noted that his co-op has been buying quite a few beans because gross revenue per acre on beans isn’t too bad. As for corn, some producers will sell a little to generate some cash flow. “Then I think most of the corn will be stored and put away and see what kind of spring rally we have,” said Schafer. Northern Country Co-op Along the Minnesota-Iowa border, Northern Country Co-op has 12 locations in Freeborn and Mower counties in Minnesota and Mitchell County in Iowa. Ryan Mullenbach is the location manager in Adams, Minn. As of Oct. 26, the elevator and bunkers were full. Corn harvest was almost done, but 3 inches of rain were keeping farmers from bringing in the last of their corn. The Adams elevator used the rain delay to move beans by rail to its Staceyville, Iowa, site so they could make room for the last of the corn. “We’ve got some sales. Everything is bottlenecked up,” said Mullenbach. Cargill elevator, Madison The Cargill elevator in Madison, Minn., has plenty of space, including emergency space, to handle the 2016 harvest, reported Hope Mammele, sales support representative. More storing than selling is the trend. “If they need cash, they’re selling now. They’re in the mode ‘Let’s get it out of the field and I’ll deal with it later,” said Mammele. Mammele noted that when corn was $5, $6 and $7 many on-farm grain bins went up in the area, which holds true statewide. “They are using bins this fall that they haven’t used in a couple years,” Mammele estimated. ❖

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A series of more than 40 meetings on fair farm rental agreements begins in early November and continues for five weeks across the state. These free meetings are provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Landlords, farmers, agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative meetings being held across Minnesota. “Farmland rental rates have never been higher,” says David Bau, Extension educator in ag business management. “Following earlier records, the prices for corn and soybeans in recent years are significantly lower. Determining a fair, profitable farm rental agreement is a challenge in today’s economy.” Bau will examine several ways to negotiate fair rental agreements that satisfy the landowner and farmer Topics covered at the meetings will include local historic and projected farmland rental rate trends and current farmland values and sales. Examples and fact sheets will be provided, along with worksheets that look at 2017 input costs and crop prices to determine affordable rent, rate of return to the landlord and flexible rental agreements. The meetings begin in early November and end in mid-December. Locations are: Ada, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Albert Lea, Benson, Blue Earth, Buffalo, Caledonia, Chaska, Cologne, Elko New Market,Fergus Falls, Faribault, Farmington, Fergus Falls, Foley, Gaylord, Hutchinson, Jordan, Le Center,

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For Farm to School, MDA tours Westbrook-Walnut Grove school By CAROLYN VAN LOH The Land Correspondent WESTBROOK, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton declared October as Farm to School Month. On Oct. 24, representatives from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Statewide Health Improvement Program visited Westbrook-Walnut Grove Elementary School as part of the produce program. The school benefitted under the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation grant program. Since produce is purchased from an area farmer under the Farm to School program, the school was eligible for an AGRI grant to buy equipment for preparing food in the noon lunch. The grant was used by the school to purchase a new steamer to prepare fresh vegetables for school lunches. Michele Freeberg, Westbrook-Walnut Grove food service director, said that the steamer will steam 20 acorn squash in 45 minutes. “I wish I would have had this machine years ago,” she said. Student favorite foods for lunch are squash, cucumbers and watermelon. These vegetables are grown by Ruppert Garden Produce, operated by the Kim and Keri Ruppert family of Currie. Ruppert Garden Produce provides several homegrown vegetables for five area schools, including the Westbrook-Walnut Grove school. ❖

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Taking part in the Oct. 24 Farm to School tour at Westbrook-Walnut Grove Elementary School were (left to right) Statewide Health Improvement Program Representative Shannon Gossen, WWG Food Service Director Michele Freeborn, and Assistant Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioners Andrea Vaubel and Ashley Bress.

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An unlikely combination of circumstances this year has surprised even those that have been in the business for decades. Producers are experiencing record or near record corn and soybean yields, very wide basis numbers and excess moisture putting a damper on harvest progress. South American soybean and corn planting conditions and progress has been favorable for the most part. On the demand side of the equation, our grain exports have been quite strong, despite the very strong U.S. dollar, which makes it more expensive to buyers with foreign currency. Other recent factors KURT LENSING affecting the markets have been AgStar Assistant VP & speculative funds willing to buy Industry Specialist back a large number of corn conWaite Park, Minn. tracts over the last month. Part of the recent soybean rally was driven by tight world ending stocks of vegetable oil. The speculative funds helped push the rally a bit higher when adding to their bought soybean positions or “long positions.” The most recent price rally occurred during the middle of harvest. Today the market is offering higher prices if we hold on to our grain until spring or summer. The challenge with trying to get a higher price in the future comes with logistical limitations as well. Many farmers cannot store 100 percent of their production, especially in years they produce above normal yields. If you fill up your own farm storage and need to use commercial storage, be prepared to pay a bit more. Be sure to ask about different delivery options and if it’s possible to get money See LENSING, pg. 16

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As the month of October comes to a close, the livestock markets have proven that this is still a volatile group as far as price determination. The cattle market is likely going to close higher for the month; while hogs will once again close lower for the month. Through all of the movement during the month there seems to be a firming tone to the livestock markets as we head into the month of November. Cattle have posted a nice rally into the final weeks of October signifying some sort of a low has formed to the market. A lot of the optimism has come from the supply side of the market as numbers of cattle placed in feedlots JOE TEALE has been lower than expected Broker (according to the latest U.S. Great Plains Commodity Department of Agriculture Cattle Afton, Minn. on Feed report). Cash and futures have responded with higher prices during the last full week of October. The demand side of the beef market has not responded by increased demand for beef products at this juncture, which is a cause for concern. According to the USDA, the latest Cold Storage report shows more than anticipated beef in storage, as well as other meats. This causes concern on how far this current price rally can last if the demand for beef does not increase in the near future. The relationships between the different meats still plays a major role to the consumer especially in the current poor economy. This will likely cause the consumer to buy the best value for the dollar which currently is not beef. Therefore, producers should be cognizant of current market conditions and be prepared to protect inventories as needed. See TEALE, pg. 16

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The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Oct. 28. CORN — After posting a key reversal lower on the charts to begin the week, corn was pulled higher by the impressive strength in the soy complex, negating the chart action. Fund short covering was noted during the week that also helped counter weak exports, a mixed U.S. dollar and a more engaged grower. Weekly ethanol production fell 7,000 barrels per day to 991,000 bpd, but maintained its status as the record holder for production for this time of year. Stocks were up 900,000 barrels to 19.9 million PHYLLIS NYSTROM barrels. Seasonally, ethanol CHS Hedging Inc. stocks begin to build from NovemSt. Paul ber through February/March. Weekly corn export sales were below expectations at 31.5 million bushels — the smallest in the last four weeks and of the marketing year. Total export sales commitments are 85 percent ahead of last year with total commitments accounting for 41 percent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s total export outlook. In the weekly inspection report, inspections were poor at 21.3 million bushels. An unusual note, there were no shipments to Japan. According to reports, never in the last 10 years of inspection reports has Japan put up a goose egg. A 204,000 metric ton sorghum sale was announced this week to China. This is an unusually large sale for this commodity and works into their feed market to replace corn. The sorghum sale may bring the sorghum sales pace back to what we need to hit the

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November soybeans push past $10 per bushel NYTSTROM, from pg. 15 USDA’s projection. Earlier in the week, we heard China offering corn into the world export market. The Chinese government had previously announced that they had granted at least two companies permission to export up to 2 million metric tons of corn. Also from China, the government is offering processors in the top producing provinces subsidies up to $29.50 per ton (75 cents per bushel) to buy corn from farmers. Corn must be bought between November and April, and reportedly must be used by the end of June. China is moving away from stockpiling corn and farmers there must rely on the “market” to price their grain. The International Grains Council raised their world corn production number by 8 mmt to 1.035 billion tons. The USDA attaché in Argentina is forecasting its corn exports to hit 26 mmt this year, up 1 mmt from the USDA’s official figure. Both parties are expecting production at 36.5 mmt. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has Argentina’s corn planting at 36 percent complete vs. 33 percent last year. They project a 27 percent increase in corn acres this year. There has been talk that flooding in Argentina may be an issue. So far, most of the flooding has been south of

major growing regions. Remember, it’s spring in Argentina, so they should be getting rain. It may bear watching, but it’s too early to get too worked up about it yet. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange will amend the rules for live cattle futures delivery to delete the Norfolk, Neb., cattle stockyard from delivery facilities. The Nebraska Livestock Sales of Norfolk requested the removal after informing the CME it had closed this facility. The amendment will apply to all contract months, according to the CME. OUTLOOK: Corn closed above its 100-day moving average for the first time since June as technical buying and fund short covering in corn followed the rally in soybeans. The last 40 percent of corn harvest is also expected to exert more pressure on the market than the first 60 percent of harvest. SOYBEANS — Soybeans continue to shrug off a record crop and focus on demand, outside markets and most definitely money flow. It’s believed that money is moving from the equity market to the commodity market. November soybeans pushed past $10.00 per bushel for the first time since last August as funds had their buying shoes on and palm oil lent support to the soy complex.

Do the math on carry cost LENSING, from pg. 15 advanced on unpriced grain. Many grain elevators or end users of corn will have minimum storage fees and are about 15-20 cents per bushel until year end, and 3-5 cents a month after that. If we are looking to carry corn into July, we might be looking at paying nearly 50 cents a bushel to “carry” or hold grain for eight months of the year. To figure your “cost to carry,” multiply the current futures price times the days to hold divided by 365. Multiply that number times the interest rate. Add that number to the number of days divided by 365 times 12 times the monthly storage rate. When deciding to hold onto grain the expected returns need to outweigh the costs. In many cases, on-farm storage is a very economical way to capture higher prices in deferred months — especially in years with large crops. Typically, the market pays more to hold large crops since the demand pipeline is full at harvest. On-farm storage can pay you back in the form

China was in the market for soybeans this week with the USDA announcing a total of 912,000 metric tons sold to China and 129,000 metric tons to unknown. China didn’t play favorites as they reportedly also purchased four cargoes from Brazil for the November/December time frame, with more deals for November through January in the hopper. This is normally a period in which we own the soybean export market. The intraday rollercoaster ride in soybeans this week was also influenced by the palm oil production numbers coming from Malaysia. One day, it’s announced their September production was down 11.4 percent, and the next day it’s corrected to up 3.9 percent! Overall, palm oil finished the week with strong gains. The soy oil market responded to the first announcement with a spike higher, followed by selling the balance of the week. By then, the meal market took the lead to keep the soybean rally intact. There was the unwinding of meal/oil spreads during the week. Buying meal/selling oil was a force behind the bean rally. South American weather is termed generally good, with some concern over too much rainfall in parts of Argentina. The flooded areas are south of the main growing regions. Keep in mind the old saying, “rain makes grain” and it’s their spring when they should get rain. The rain is forecasted to move out of the area and drier conditions are expected through Nov. 10. The International Grains Council increased its world soybean production number by 3 mmt to 332 mmt. A news service survey pegged Brazil’s bean crop at 102.8 mmt compared to the USDA estimate of 102 mmt and last year’s crop of 96.5 mmt. As of Oct. 21, Brazil’s bean planting was estimated

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of higher basis levels (estimated 20-30 cents per bushel basis improvement), plus another 20-25 cents per bushel increase in the futures prices for deferred months. Making your grain bins pay you back includes actions like “locking in the carry” (selling deferred cash contracts) and hedge to arrive contracts or selling futures for spring or summer months. Knowing and comparing historical basis is the other component that can help us pay for our storage. To learn more about where to find cost of carry calculators and how to find out what your historical basis is along with other industry insights contact your local AgStar representative. Check out AgStarEdge.com for more industry expertise. AgStar Financial Services is a cooperative owned by client stockholders. As part of the Farm Credit System, AgStar has served 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin with a wide range of financial products and services for more than 95 years. ❖

at 26 percent complete vs. 19 percent on average, according to traders. An aggressive planting pace in Mato Grosso could make 25 percent of the state’s production ready in January compared to 10 percent normally ready by then. Argentina’s bean planting is just getting underway. Weekly soybean export sales were within expectations at 75.2 million bushels and are similar to last year’s export pattern. Total sales are 24 percent ahead of last year. Total commitments account for 61 percent of the USDA’s export forecast. Regarding export inspections, shipments to China are up 32 percent vs. a year ago, but shipments to everyone else are down 28 percent. Notes to ponder: based on history, about half of the beans sold to China ship by Thanksgiving. The surge in Chinese buying at this time of year isn’t unusual and that buying usually peaks in late October. Interest from growers is perking up in the November 2017 contract when it pushed through $10.00 per bushel. Lenders are also eyeing this area as a place for growers to begin making sales. There are many ways to take advantage of this opportunity using futures, options, or specialty pricing contracts if it works into your marketing plan. OUTLOOK: Technically, soybeans are overbought and it’s not unusual for a price decline in early November after an October rally. Support in the January soybean contract lies near $10.13 to $10.00 per bushel. Resistance may not be an issue until closer to $10.50 per bushel, but this week’s high of $10.31 per bushel will be viewed as first resistance. For the week, November soybeans rallied 18.25 cents to close at $10.01.25 per bushel. January soybeans were the leader with a 19.75 cent jump to $10.12. ❖

Hog market stabilizes TEALE, from pg. 15 The hog market appears to be stabilizing over the past several weeks as cash prices have fluctuated back and forth in the lower $50 area basis lean. The futures market, which has been a very discounted market, has responded with a decent rally to close these deep discounts the past few weeks. At these current cash prices, the supply of hogs and the demand for pork seem to be temporarily at an equilibrium. The fact that the USDA Cold Storage report indicated that the pork in stor-

age is greater than analysts anticipated may have a factor on prices in the weeks ahead. Demand for pork has remained fairly stable which has been the major factor in the stabilization of cash prices in the last half of the month of October. It would appear that if the hog prices are to rally from these levels at the current time, demand for pork products will have to increase both domestically and from exports. Producers should continue to watch market conditions and protect inventories if and when opportunities arise. ❖

Grocery store’s survival is rural success story Volunteers Gene Peters and Darrell Ver Steeg unloaded a trailer of fresh produce, dairy products and canned goods. It was a normal day for manager Jennifer Stave, who often carries the groceries to a customer’s car. But more than a decade ago, all of this normalcy almost didn’t happen. Back in 2002, when the owners of the grocery store abruptly closed the doors,

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Store’s deli does good business providing quick meals GROCERY from pg. 17 of traveling 10 miles to the nearest grocery store was not appealing, especially in the winter.” Peters and Ver Steeg visited back and forth, collaborating on a doable fix for the problem. They shared their concerns and ideas with Little Rock’s Town and Country Club, an organization of local farmers and town people which promotes and serves the needs of the community. “At a public meeting, we discussed the idea of selling shares,” said Ver Steeg. “If people would purchase shares worth $250 and we could raise $25,000, we would have enough to stock the shelves and hire a manager.” When possible, 10 percent would be paid back to the shareowners in the form of a $25 coupon to be used at the store. After 10 years, the shares would become null and void. Shares were not passed on to heirs if a shareholder passed away. Upon the advice of a lawyer, the store is a limited liability company. Ver Steeg is the president of the LLC. “Ten years have passed,” said Peters. “The store is still open because the local people support it.” People like Gerald De Boer said if shares were needed again, he would purchase shares in a heartbeat. “We eat at the deli every day,” said De Boer. “It’s a

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The Little Rock grocery carries a variety of goods including fresh foods, meat, cheeses and staple items. The store is open seven days a week; but come early on Sunday as it closes at 1 p.m.

Regular patrons (left to right) Gerald De Boer, Shirley Christians and Virginia Klaassen eat at least one meal at the deli almost every day.

Jennifer Stave grew up in Little Rock and now serves as general manager for the grocery. whole lot easier and cheaper than cooking for two at home.” Hometown grocer Jennifer Stave has been the general manager since the store opened on July 7, 2003. She grew up in Little Rock and returned with a husband and twin sons at about the time the store was opening. “We wanted our children to grow up in a small town with a smaller school,” said Stave. “And I like to cook.” Which is a good thing, because Stave shares the deli cooking and other store duties with Wiertzema and the store’s other part-time employees: Dixie Kruger, Donna Meyer and Jackie Olson. “The deli keeps us busy,” said Stave. “We have a full deli menu. Hot dishes, broasted chicken, chicken strips, fries, cheese balls, onion rings, pizza, chicken, pork tenderloin and fish patties, chicken wraps, burritos, sub sandwiches and potato salad.” The store features a weekly ad with specials. Stave said (with just a bit of hometown pride) that when

one factors in distance and time, the store can be competitive as their prices are reasonable. “We aren’t able to carry every single item,” said Stave. “But if a customer asks for something specific, we can usually get it in.” Twice a week, the store is restocked. An order is placed with a grocery in the nearby town of George. When the truck comes in, a volunteer from Little Rock heads over to George to pick up the order. Volunteers then unload the truck and restock the shelves. “The store does cash flow,” said Peters. “Unless there is some major problem, such as the heating system fails. Refrigeration was a big one.” Again, the locals came to the rescue. The Town and Country Club held fundraising dinners which helped pay half of the $30,000 needed. Improvements have been made to the building. The deli is painted in George-Little Rock school district colors of red and white. It seats 30 customers. Other amenities include the soft-serve ice cream machine which fills a need in the summertime. In the spring, the store has a supply of nursery plants from a local grower. “The store succeeds because the town supports it,” said Peters. “Without a store, the town would die,” said Stave. “We need this store,” said Virginia Klaassen. ❖

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son’s theme in the school where he taught and their young children attend. “All in” is what he thought, We don’t drift into taught, and lived until his last breath goals achieved, we when a tragic car accident recently press in. All in. took his life. And now he is “all in” to the fullness of life with Jesus Christ. And while there are no words for our while we sit slouched on the sidelines ache and grief, he showed family, is really no encouragement at all. friends, and students how to live “All They say dreaming is free. It’s also in.” Not just for a dream realized, but easy. It’s the doing that’s hard and for what matters most. As wonderful keeps people stuck in the starting as it is to do, greater still is to belong. blocks. And while a sliver of success This was his testimony, it’s mine, and can be attributed to gifts and abilities, I pray that it is yours, too: that we it’s those with a can-do attitude and belong body and soul, in life and in relentless efforts that see their dreams death to our faithful Savior Jesus come true. We don’t drift into goals Christ. (Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s achieved, we press in. All in. Day 1) “All in!” was the commitment my Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, brother-in-law made to his bride, my family, and farming from her back baby sister. He was sold out on their porch on her Minnesota grain and livemarriage, and she would often catch stock farm. She can be reached at him re-reading their wedding vows lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com or that he had printed, framed and hung @LenaeBulthuis. ❖ in their bedroom. “All In!” is this sea-

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Kobi Yamada said it first: I wonder how you would She turned her “can’ts” into complete the sentence: “My “cans” and her dreams into dream is to ...” Or maybe plans. And when oldest you quit dreaming long ago daughter Elizabeth posted because you determined Yamada’s quote on her homeyou’re too tired, too old, or based business Facebook too practical for the farpage, she asked ladies to fetched. One can’t keep complete this sentence: “My their feet on the ground if dream is to ...” their heads are in the clouds. Or can they? THE BACK PORCH Over one hundred women across the generations In his book, “All In,” Mark By Lenae Bulthuis responded. Granted, they Batterson writes, “At some were hoping to win a pair of point in our lives, most of leggings, but in the giveaway, the viral us stop living out of imagination and went vulnerable. Women keyed in their start living out of memory. That’s the dreams. day we stop living and start dying.” There were dreams of marriage and We encourage dreaming every time being a mom, college degrees and we ask preschoolers what they want to meaningful careers, less weight and be when they grow up, and those in debt, and more travel and time with upper grades their plans for the future. family. One wanted to live abroad for We urge young people to think big, and the year; others desired to live closer to then through education, endless home or in the country. Bonus if the encouragement, and life experiences, farmhouse had an incredible red barn. we equip them to pursue those dreams. New moms dreamed of sleeping It’s beautiful and good for the older through the night. Older women generation to persuade the younger to dreamed of retirement. And many follow their dreams as long as we confocused on personal growth and charac- tinue to press in on our own dreams. ter, wanting to be the women God cre- Example is the best teacher. And to ated them to be. think we are cheering on dreamers

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Larch and tamarack are two trees which are often thought to be identical. They are in the genera of the pine family (Pinaceae) and tamarack is a specific species of larch. The unique attribute of larches is the needle color in the fall. The bright golden color beautifies roadsides along swampy areas. The needles drop off in the IN THE GARDEN winter and grow again in the By Sharon Quale spring. These are the only conifers that shed their needles every year. Plant nurseries are increasingly offering new cultivars of larches. We are delighted with our Larch Kaemferi “Diana.” It is not a dwarf but is a slow grower. It is about 15 years old and has reached a height of 18 feet. The spread is about 6 feet. This is a semi-weeping tree with twisted, contorted branches that are pendulous at the tips. In the spring, the new needle growth starts out as a bright chartreuse color and turns to a lovely darker green in the summer. The needles are very soft and pleasant to touch. In the fall, when the needles turn to deep golden colors, it is a breathtaking sight against the bright blue sky and a background of other green conifers.

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Larch is easily identified by its rough, scaly bark and beautiful gold color in the fall. Larch Diana offers year-round interest with the trunk sporting a rough, scaly textured surface and the twisted bare branches providing an unusual silhouette that is enhanced with a dusting of snow. I read that grouse enjoy eating the new needle growth in the spring. We have observed many warblers, sparrows and common yellow throats lighting in the tree during migrations. Tamaracks prefer moist locations and if planted in a garden, they thrive with frequent watering. They also like full sun. Pruning is optional, but it can be done selectively to enhance the shape. The wood is tough and durable and was used by the Algonquian people for making snowshoes. Tamarack poles were used in making corduroy roads because of their resistance to rot. Currently the wood is used primarily for pulpwood, posts, poles, rough lumber and fuel wood. Larches make great specimen plants for yards and gardens. Tamaracks (species of larch) are also used as landscape trees of distinction. Many cultivars have been developed that include smaller weeping trees as well as some that grow in a prostate form. If you would like information about where to order unusual larch trees, send me an e-mail. Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. ❖

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Milk in balance with cheese making in Midwest MIELKE, from pg. 21 The lagging National Dairy Products Sales Report-surveyed block price was down 1.1 cent from the previous week, to $1.5644 per pound. The barrels were down 1.9 cents, to $1.5250. ■ FC Stone’s Ryan Cox warned in his Oct. 26 Early Morning Update that “As we move farther into the holiday buying season, it looks like we may not see the bounce that we are accustomed to seeing for a variety of reasons. Elevated stock levels and reports of forward buying ahead of typical holiday demand seem to be the most discussed reasons for the lack of any seasonal bounce.” Cox says while he expects the market to be supported, “We know that cheese production seems to be keeping pace with demand and heavy stocks seem to be weighing on the market.” Short term, Cox expects this “tug-o-war to continue with any sharp move higher likely short-lived as we move through the end of the year. The longerterm outlook is less certain should weather problems in New Zealand persist. Though the numbers didn’t show up in the data for September milk pro-

seasonal demand overtakes supply. Cheese inventories are a little heavy for barrels but in better balance for blocks. Retail domestic consumer demand is We know that cheese production solid, but seasonally slowing for process cheese,” seems to be keeping pace with Dairy Market News says. demand and heavy stocks seem ■ to be weighing on the market. Class III futures on Oct. 28 had the October contract at $14.79 per hundredweight, November at — Ryan Cox $15.62, and December at $15.55. That would result in a 2016 Class III average of $14.61, down from duction, it seems likely that a more sizeable decline $15.80 in 2015 and $22.34 in 2014. in milk production is on tap for the month of OctoCash Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter added to ber.” the small Oct. 21 reversal and finished on Oct. 28 Midwest cheese makers say milk is in good balance 16.5 cents higher. This is the highest it has been since Sept. 27, but still 84.5 cents below a year ago with production needs, according to the USDA’s when the spot jumped 30 cents to $2.77. With one Dairy Market News. “With steady milk production exception, the spot butter showed losses the past 11 and increasing components, cheese yields are weeks. A lot of product made its way to Chicago the improving. Spot loads of milk are available, but final week of October, as 38 cars traded hands. The many cheese makers are content to use the milk available to them and only buy the milk if they have NDPSR butter price was off 1.1 cents, to $1.8405. room and if the price is right.” The Dairy and Food Market Analyst reported that “A few manufacturers are noting that warehouses while September butter stocks were at a record high seem full as processors ramp up production for the holidays. Contacts think this will resolve itself once See MIELKE, PG. 23

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MIELKE, from pg. 22 269 million pounds, “inventories were pulled down at twice the normal rate which made up for last month’s historically low decrease in stocks.” Regional butter manufacturing is very active, according to Dairy Market News, and farm milk output and components are up. “Cream is readily available for churning. Most butter processors are running at full capacity as holiday orders continue to develop. Bulk stocks are heavy to moderate. Demand from retailers is strong as the fourth quarter holidays are very close. Some manufacturers and buyers are settling up contracts agreements for first quarter 2017.” Western butter churns are also active, says Dairy Market News, “as butter makers ramp up in advance of holiday demand. Industry contacts say production and sales are strong. Cream supplies are adequate for most processing needs, although cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream are pulling heavily for available cream. Butter inventories may still be long as compared to last year, but end users suggest there has been a good draw down of available butter stocks.” ■ Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk saw an 85.5 cent per pound close on Oct. 28. This is down 2.5 cents on the week, but 3.5 cents above a year ago. Five cars were sold on the week. NDPSR powder averaged 91.93 cents per pound, down 0.2 cents from the previous week. Dry whey was up 1.7 cents, to 34.28 cents per pound. Dairy Market New’s weekly milk production update reported that farm milk output is up in Florida, California, Arizona and the central region, but steady in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Production is down in New Mexico, the Pacific Northwest and the mountain states of Colorado, Utah and Idaho. “Nationwide, milk components are improving and milk supplies are in balance with processing needs,” says Dairy Market News. “Bottled milk sales vary throughout the country. Condensed skim usage into nonfat dry milk processing is strong. Cream is readily available in all regions and demand from sour cream, yogurt and cream cheese manufacturers is improving. Heavy cream volumes continue clearing into butter churning. Some sellers and buyers are finalizing cream contracts for first quarter 2017.” ■ Cooperatives Working Together accepted eight requests for export assistance this week from Foremost Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), O-At-Ka/Upstate-Niagara Cooperative and United Dairymen of Arizona. These member cooperatives have contracts to sell 873,031 pounds of butter and 136,687 pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

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New Zealand downgrades milk production forecast MIELKE, from pg. 23 The product has been contracted for delivery through January 2017 and raised CWT’s 2016 exports to 42.41 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 10.33 million pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat) and 19.1 million pounds of whole milk powder to 23 countries on five continents. The sales are the equivalent of 763.18 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis, according to CWT. ■ Speaking of global dairy news, there may be some significant developments down under. HighGround Dairy reported on Oct. 27 that wet weather in New Zealand’s North Island “continues to play havoc for

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the peak month of dairy production in New Zealand, Fonterra providing guidance through its GDT forecast announcement release that an official downgrade of production expectations is now a reality.” The new forecast removes 63 million kgMS (kilogram of milk solids) from the season expectations, according to HighGround, moving Fonterra’s 201617 milk production forecast from down 3 percent to 6.79 percent, noting that the milk collections at the peak of this season “will not recover and will flow into the balance of the season.” “After the last GDT event there was every chance that the rest of October could rebound from the wet and cold start, the sun to come out and replenish pastures that have been well behind normal growth levels,” HighGround reported. “It seems for the Waikato/Manawatu/Rangitikei areas, that has not been the case and although some recent weather over the long Labor Holiday weekend provided respite, perhaps it is a little too late for the peak for some pasture based operations.”

HighGround says the data is “anecdotal” and “difficult to ascertain” but “More will be known when Fonterra’s Global Dairy Update is released for September data and then the world will eagerly await October’s.” “Our conclusion from two weeks ago remains the same. HighGround believes that the fairly quick downshift in Fonterra’s milk collection is of concern and buyers should take note of the declines in New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Europe as a reason to become more aggressive with 2017 coverage. Global demand and the lack of any aggressive bidding on the GDT platform these last auctions with heavy Chinese interest does take the sting out of a dramatic bull rally, but HighGround believes that when all the fundamental factors are weighed for the upcoming 36 months, downside price risk from today’s levels are limited.” 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. ❖

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Colorado State University. By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer As an industry relations specialist, ST. PAUL, Minn. — Contrary to Rhoads is tuned to what’s going on in the harvest price of finished beef, the consumer world too. optimism prevailed at the 2016 Min“Consumer perceptions continue to nesota Beef Expo at the Minnesota be a primary challenge,” she said. State Fair Grounds. And a strong “This is exacerbated with markets a voice for that positive mood came little tough for producers these days. from Royalee Rhoads, director of But producers know markets are industry relations for the Minnesota cyclic. There is so much misinformaBeef Council. tion out there. The consumer world Her job is to promote beef for Minjust doesn’t understand the great job nesota’s 18,000 beef producers. That our beef producers are doing in protakes on an added dimension as she viding such a delicious and healthy is also president-elect of the Minproduct.” nesota Cattlemen’s Association. Photo by Dick Hagen Debate in consumer circles centers At this year’s Beef Expo, unity was Royalee Rhoads is director of industry relaon GMO (genetically modified organevident as the Beef Council, Min- tions for the Minnesota Beef Council and ism) versus non-GMO cattle producnesota Cattlemen’s Association and president-elect of the Minnesota Cattlemen’s tion. the Minnesota CattleWomen shared Association. “Erroneous information usually is a common display area. stration event. I’m told that early on, part of that squabble. We’re seeing Rhoads was impressed with this only four teams participated. This more food stores these days offering year’s edition of the Beef Expo which year, that event virtually filled the both products so the consumer has a took place Oct. 20-23. arena area. These are four-person choice. That is simply good marketing “It gets bigger every year,” Rhoads teams of different age brackets, so it by our food service industry. said. “This year there were so many gives young kids a great opportunity.” “When people ask me, ‘Which is betcattle they had to house some of them Rhoads grew up on a beef farm hug- ter, grass-fed or grain-fed beef?’ I in the big horse barn here at the fair- ging the Nebraska-Kansas border. She always say, ‘Whichever you like best grounds. Plus, the youth program is so graduated from Kansas State Univer- should be your choice. I say the same strong. This year, for example, there sity and earned her master’s degree at about GMO versus non-GMO. We were 19 teams in the Fitness Demon-

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Clients customize livestock trailers to look good Kusilek. “You talk about the By DICK HAGEN sluggish beef economy. We The Land Staff Writer notice that very directly in our ST. PAUL, Minn. — As an business. The same thing with exhibitor at the 2016 Minthese weak corn prices. That nesota Beef Expo held Oct. too bottoms down to slower 20-23 at the Minnesota State trailer sales. It all goes hand in Fairgrounds, Arena Trailer hand.” Sales of Cannon Falls brought in eight different trailers to Mark Kusilek While most people prefer demonstrate a portion of their coming directly to our Cannon variety. Falls headquarters, nearly 25 percent According to Mark Kusilek, Arena of business is started and completed Trailer Sales manager, the trend in via e-mail, said Kusilek. trailers is custom built and more peoArena Trailer Sales hasn’t been at ple want to do it their way. the Beef Expo for six or seven years, “We simply tell our prospects, you but Kusilek heard the event was growdream it and we’ll build it,” said ing so they came back to the show. The Kusilek. “So customized trailers are first day brought lots of interest. now virtually everyday occurrences.” “We’ve had lots of lookers and quite a Arena Sales, with over 50 years of few wanting the time and sales pitch trailer experience, is used to the on some of our rigs. It’s looking to be a vagaries of the industry. Depending good show for us,” he said. upon the economy, trailer manufacGood livestock trailers cost on averturing numbers can fluctuate. age $19,700, noted Kusilek. Prices can “We’ll do anywhere from 500 to 750 range from highs of $150,000 to budget trailers a year. We’re marketing trailers at $3,500. Aluminum is the nationwide, even into Canada,” said material that helps keep trailers light-

weight. With a polished finish and custom painting, Arena Trailer Sales can provide a sweet unit. “A lot of what we do in trailer sales these days deals in cosmetics. Everybody wants to look good going down the road. When you pull into events like this Beef Expo, you want to look nice,” said Kusilek. As is often the request these days, special sleeping quarters in the front

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Organic livestock research MORRIS, Minn. — The University of Minnesota has been awarded a three-year, $1.4 million project to advance animal health on organic farms from the USDA Organic Research and Extension Initiative. Researchers are from the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine, with partners from the University of Colorado, Kansas State University, and The Ohio State Veterinary College.

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the Hall family’s recovery from having their farm leveled by a tornado. Some other notable excursions have been into research on Minnesota-hardy stone fruit trees, gardens built around model railroads, the saving of the Minnesota State Fair carousel (now called the Cafesjian Carousel in Como Park), the last maker of barber poles in the United States, and a champion horseshoe pitcher. Central to all this are the farmers I have met. Some were raisers of livestock. Others were trying new conservation measures or approaching agriculture in ways outside of conventional methods. All were excited to be working with the land and the livestock.

Some of the enjoyment of writing for The Land is the experiences that go with it, such as the story on mulberries which included an invitation to coffee and a delicious mulberry dessert. A story on the Minneota Iris Society resulted in the gift of some exquisite irises that still bloom in my garden. When I wrote of Mr. B Chocolatier, I was “forced” to sample some of their chocolates before the interview. Then there was the time I was early for an interview in Litchfield, so I stopped in a shop. It was operated by a little lady in her 80s who painted china, and resulted in a “Back Roads” story. When I stopped back a year later, she was closing the shop and I purchased the last tea cup and saucer she had on the shelf. I congratulate The Land on its 40th anniversary of telling the stories of rural Minnesota and now northern Iowa, and am grateful they have allowed me to be a part of it. I hope to be able to help them tell a few more of those stories before the pen runs dry. (Or should I say, the computer crashes.) ❖

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By RICHARD SIEMERS The Land Correspondent When I wrote my first article for The Land in 1996 and got the go-ahead from the editor to do freelance work for the magazine, still submitting articles 20 years later was not an expectation. It has worked so well for so long because through a succession of editors, the magazine has remained open to diverse points of view and a variety of topics. The “Back Roads” feature has further broadened the subject matter. The real gratification comes from all of the people I’ve had the opportunity to meet, not to mention the places visited and stories learned through writing about them. I’d be hard-pressed to pick any favorites from the over 200 articles and “Back Roads” I have submitted, but listing some stories is easy. Livestock stories opened up a world of breeds, some of which I had not known before. There have been the draft horses: Percheron, Shire, American Cream; and others like Morgan, Tennessee Walking, and Hanoverian horses, plus donkeys and mules. There were cattle like Murray Grey, Aubrac and Dexter, and a story on bison. Then there were Targhee sheep, Kiko goats, racing pigeons, and the list goes on. The garden issues have let me hear about raising cactus, mushrooms, garlic, hosta, day lillies, and English gardens. The history issues have let me use my interest in history to explore numerous subjects and places, not to mention all those personal tours of museums and historic sites. It has been encouraging to write about efforts at helping recovery for redheaded woodpeckers, bluebirds, monarch butterflies, and the most successful effort, wild turkeys. Even more so was the story of

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Calendar of Events Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete calendar & enter your own events, or send an e-mail with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com Nov. 8 – Workforce Conference – Mankato, Minn. – Minnesota Pork hosts this workshop that includes The Survivors Guide to Thriving for Managers and Antibiotic Changes: Are You Ready? – Contact Jill Resler at (800) 537-7675 or www.mnpork.com Nov. 10 – AgriGrowth Annual Meeting and Conference – St. Paul River Centre – Key topics include the changing global economy and its impact on Minnesota’s agriculture and food sectors and U.S. agriculture economic outlook – Visit www.agrigrowth.org or call (651) 905-8900 or info@agrigrowth.org Nov. 10, 11 – Responsible Antibiotic Use Workshops – Mankato, Minn., Nov. 10; Marshall, Minn., Nov. 11 – Minnesota Pork hosts this

workshop on the Veterinary Feed Directive including on-farm implementation, partnerships between feed suppliers, farmers and veterinarians, and on-farm strategies to reduce antibiotic need – Contact Minnesota Pork at (507) 345-8814 or www.mnpork.com Nov. 17-19 – Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Bloomington, Minn. – Meeting features agricultural issues, leadership development, Young Farmers and Ranchers contests, award banquets – Visit www.fbmn.org or call (651) 768-2102 or lwiegand@fbmn.org Nov. 19-20 – Minnesota Farmers Union 75th Convention – Minneapolis, Minn. – Convention features policy discussions, update from Minnesota Department of Agriculture, biofuels,, delegates election – Visit www.mfu.org Dec. 1-3 – Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention – Bloomington, Minn. – Event brings together cattle producers and beef industry partners for educational opportunities, policy discussion and development, trade show, Cattlemen’s auction and annual meeting – Visit www.mnsca.org

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Pro-Ag Outlook Meetings to be held across Iowa The Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Seminars are designed to provide agribusiness leaders with a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications. Participants will also receive an overview of the agricultural industry and learn how changes may affect Iowa producers. Programs are held regionally across Iowa in November and December. The first presenter will be Wendong Zhang. Zhang is the leading researcher for the Iowa Land Value Survey, the Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey, as well as the ISU Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference. His land value model predicts future land prices, so he will be sharing where land values are headed and how quickly they will bottom out. The second presenter is Chad Hart, Extension crop economist, from Iowa State University. Hart will discuss the market outlook for corn and soybeans. Current production has driven prices to recent lows, while input prices have only moderated slightly. You won’t want to miss the information on the production and demand for corn and soybeans in the coming months and

Pro-Ag Outlook Schedule • Le Mars, Iowa: Plymouth County Extension Office, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Call (712) 546-7835 to register. • Spencer, Iowa: Spencer School Admin Building, 8:30 a.m., Nov. 9, call (712) 262-2264 to register. • Mason City, Iowa: Muse-Norris Center, North Iowa Area Community College, Call (641) 423-0844 to register. how managing price risk and yield risk is critical as profit margins have evaporated for many. The third presenter will be Kelvin Leibold, Extension farm management field specialist, who will be presenting on “What Successful Farmers are Doing Differently.” Leibold will discuss how some producers are able to generate profits while others face low or negative margins. He will also highlight strategies to deal with declining margins. The registration fee is $20 to $25. For a list of locations and dates, visit http://bit.ly/Pro-AgMeeting. This article was submitted by Iowa State University Extension and Outeach. ❖

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17,000

$$19,000

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Brad Krumrey owner 320-979-9221 office: 320-833-2228 fax: 320-833-2204 • Repairs • Installation • Portable Welding • Crane & Boom Truck Service

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2007 1997 Ford Mack plow truck CXU613 Cat 3176, 300 hp Mack AC427, Eaton 10-spd., 8LL trans Eaton 14’ WB, bed 224” 801,000 Mi. Wing, scraper, sander

19,750

$$12,000

1998 Frtl. 2009 Fontaine FLD112SD combo Cat. C12,step 380deck hp., 53’x102” Eaton 10-Spd., 4.11suspension ratio, Air ride 220” WB, Spread axle 625,600 Mi.

507-387-0418-O • 507-327-4670-C 29,000

$$25,000

Frtl. 19992007 Sterling L8511 CatFLD120SD 31268, 250 hp Mercedes MBE Allison 4000, MD3060 Eaton Single axle 13-Spd., 3.42 ratio, 212” WB, Reversible plow, 727,000 Mi. wing, sander

12,500

$$22,000

2007 Mack 2003 Transcraft CXP613 combo flatbed Mack MP7, 53’x102” 395 hp., Eaton 10-spd., Slider axle 222” WB, 809,000 Mi.

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Saturday, November 19th 2016 - 10:00 a.m.

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Usual Terms of Auction (cash or approved check day of sale). No items removed until settled for. Everything Sold As Is.

Ziemer Auction Service, 3176 198th Ave NW New London, MN 56273

OPENS: Mon. October 31 / CLOSES: Mon. November 7 LOCATION: 15699 470th Ave, Stockholm, SD. PREVIEW: Monday, October 31 – Friday, November 4 by appointment.

LOADOUT: Monday, November 7 – Saturday, November 12 from 8 AM – 5 PM.

TRACTORS

IHC 284, 2WD, canopy, gas, 8 spd., 3 pt. less lift arms and down links, 540 PTO, Woods 3160 belly-mount mower, 1,110 hrs., S/N2020001J009447 MM U, Swartz wide front, gas, PTO

Scroll compressor, with 410A refrigerant (2) Tecumseh R22 condensing units, 53,000 BTU, 4-ton 30,000 BTU freezer condensing unit and evaporator, defrost controls

PICKUP

WASH VATS

2002 Ford F350 Super Duty crew cab, 36”x16” SS wash vat w/motorized drain 7.3 L diesel, automatic, A/C, heat, 45”x12” double SS wash vat Dakota Body 9’ 108-88 utility body with wall brackets TRAILERS 56”x12” double SS wash vat 2000 Delta GN tandem axle with wall brackets gooseneck trailer, 30’x102”, dual 45”x12” double SS wash vat electric brakes with wall brackets 2014 Delta tandem axle tilt bed 45”x12” double SS wash vat with wall trailer, 22’, 6’ stationary, 16’ tilt, plus brackets & wall-mount hand sink 2’ ramps, 3,000 lb. winch, (2) 7,500 MATS & RELATED ITEMS lb. axles (3) 60” pasture free stall mats, never SNOWBLOWER used 2010 Lorenz snowblower, 8’, 2-stage, (11) 54” multi-cell pasture free stall hyd. chute, up to 200 hp., 1000 PTO mats, never used (25) 54” multi-cell pasture free stall OTHER EQUIPMENT JD 454 all crop head, 4x36”, high sides mats, never used (17) 66” multi-cell pasture free stall JD 1600 pull-type chisel plow, 18’ JD 270 disk mower, 9’, 3 pt., 540 PTO mats, never used (6) Northbrook 66” free stall mats (2) Mensch rubber manure/snow $VVRUWPHQW RI SDOOHW IRDP ŏ RRULQJ scrapers, 6’, bucket-mount (cow bed) CONDENSING UNITS Goodman GSX130241BA A/C central Asst. rolls of cow mattress covering (2) Rolls of cow mattress covering condensing unit, 2 ton, Copeland 3/4”x48” rubber mat, approx. 10’

STOCKHOLM REFRIGERATION

SD sales tax laws apply.

Assorted bird netting, approx. 48”x500’

VENTILATION-RELATED ITEMS J & D Manufacturing: (6) 48” galvanized 6-wing ventilation fan blades, 1” shaft, never used (2) Berg (2) ventilation blowers Assortment of Schaefer and Grainger exhaust fan blades Schaefer ventilation inlets Intake louver with screen and insulated cover Schaefer pedestal fan (1) Maytag window A/C (1) Westinghouse window A/C

PALLET RACKING, SHELVING, & PIPE RACKING

Pallet racking, (4) 17’ uprights, 36” deep, 10’ long Pallet racking, (4) 17’ uprights, 36” deep, 10’ long 4-section pallet racking sections, 6’ high, 3’ deep, 19’ wide Pallet racking, 4” channel iron, 8’ high, 38” deep, 224” long 5,400 lb. pallet racking, (6) 12-1/2’ uprights, 42” depth, (20) horizontal brackets, wooden shelving 5-shelf shelving unit, steel with wood shelves Shop-built galvanized steel pipe storage rack, 1-1/4”, 96” high, 112” wide, Selling Pipe Rack Only

(13) wall-mount pipe brackets (31) PVC-coated double pipe brackets for 3” SS pipe (2) Shelf units, RIŎ FH FKDLU Asst. of truck box shelving Stainless steel parts rack Assortment of metal storage boxes

SHOP EQUIPMENT

Hobart platform scale, (2) 100 lb., (1) 200 lb., & (1) 500 lb. weights Twentieth Century stick welder Barrel rack Westco 55 gal. barrel cart Pipe tri-stand with pipe bender Air tank OZ Saver refrigerant recovery unit Thermal refrigerant recovery unit w/recycling capability (2) Refrigerant recovery bottles Shop-built panel cart, on casters

RADIOS

Motorola 900 MHz 2-way truck radios

ASSORTED INVENTORY

To Include: Outlets, Gear Boxes, Ductwork, Oil & Air Filters, Bolts & Washers, Clamps, Cable, PVC Parts, Totes, Barrels, Rods & Posts

LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MILK & DAIRY SYSTEM PARTS MISC. ITEMS

Dennis Collins, 605.676.2312 or 605.881.6719 or Chris Bair at Steffes Group, 605.271.7730 Steffes Group, Inc., 1688 Hwy 9, Larchwood, IA 51241 Scott Steffes ND81 | 712.477.2144 | SteffesGroup.com

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Dave Tauber Sr. Estate

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TRACTORS LIVESTOCK EQUIP. Meyers 20’ Bale Feeder w/Rear Versatile 750 Series 2 4WD Tractor w/ 6 - Poly Dome Hutches w/Feeders, 12 Wheels & Front Dollie Duals, Cab, 6 Cyl., Cummins Dsl. Engine Concrete 8’ Feed Bunks, Poly Bunk Feeder 1O’, Metal Bun Feeder 12’, Various Cattle Bare Back Hrs. 700 Hrs. Int’l 5488 Dsl. Gates 10’-16; 4 Round Bale Feeders, Tractor Cab, 3 Pt., Rock Box, 18.4x42 Good Rounder L-700 Gas Skid Loader w/ For-Most Squeeze Chute & Head Gate On Material Bucket & Grapple Fork Rear Rubber, Hub Duals, 2 Wheel Drive Wheels, Notch 16’ Hay Feeder, EmasculaS/N 2590002U000634 7200 Hrs. Int’l 584 tor, Dehorners, Horn Burners, Lariats, For Utility Tractor Cab, Dsl., 3 Pt., WF, 4903 7’x1O’ Fish House On Wheels Most Head Chute, (5) - 24’ Free Standing Hrs. S/N B500215B009434X Cattle Gates, 20’ Bale Feeder On Wheels Farmall M Gas Tractor w/NF Int’l 1066 Dsl. w/Front Dollie (Needs Repair), Sioux Poly 120 Bales Of Mixed Hay Tractor Cab, 3 Pt., WF, 540/1000 PTO, Stock Tanks, Sioux Poly Stock Tank w/ 2015 & 2016 18.4x38 Rear Rubber, Hub Duals, 3322 Hog Waterer Hrs. S/N 2610172U027513 Northland 600 Batch Dryer WAGONS Ferguson To Gas Tractor Kory 275 Bu. Gravity Box w/8 Ton Running MACHINERY Gear, Ez-Flow 250 Bu. Gravity Box w/MN 8 8’ X 10’ insulated Building Clark 14’ Chisel Plow Pull Type, Int. 4500 Ton Running Gear, J & M 175 Bushel Gravw/Steel Roof 24 ‘ Field Cultivator w/4 Bar Mulcher, Int. ity Box w/MN 6 Ton Running Gear, Dakon 700 8x18 Auto Reset Plow w/On Land 300 Bu. Gravity Box w/MN Jumbo 1O Ton Cub Cadet 129 Lawn Tractor Running Gear, 2 - EZ Flow 300 Bu. Gravity Hitch, Melroe 32’ Multi Weeder, Wilrich 13 Box w/Westendorf Running Gears, Rear CW 34’ Field Cultivator w/3 Bar Mulcher, w/Mower Deck, Rear Mount Tiller, Front Mount Snow Blower Lawn Unloading Forage Box w/MN 7 Ton Running Case 13’ Offset Heavy Duty Disk w/22” Gear, Barge Box w/Hydraulic Hoist On RunBlades, Int. #45 18’ Field Cultivator, Trailer w/Dump ning Gear, Dakon 200 Bu. Gravity Box w/ Glencoe 6 Row 3 Pt. Danish Tooth CultivaRear Tine Garden Tiller Kasten Running Gear, MN 12 Ton Tandem tor, Gehl #95 Grinder Mixer, Int. #620 14’ Axle Running Gear, Metal Thrower Rack 16’ Press Drill w/Grass Seeder, Kewanee 18’ 5’x7’ Fish House On Skids w/Running Gear, EZ Trail 10 Ton Running Tandem Disc, Case IH 8480 Round Baler, gear, Hay Rack w/Running Gear w/LP Heater (Nice) Agco 4855 Round Baler w/ Auto Tie, Case PICK-UPS IH 955 6R30 Cyclo Air Planter w/Drums 1H 2250 All Hydraulic Loader & Cross Auger, NH 489 Haybine, NH 479 1989 Ford F-150 Extended cab Haybine, NH 256 Rake, Int. 720 5x18 Auto Pickup V-8, Automatic, 4x4, 133,000 COMBINE-HEADS Miles w/Western Snow Plow Reset Plow w/Coulters, NH 680 Tandem Int. 1480 Axial Flow Diesel Combine 1999 F-250 Super Duty Pickup V-8, Axle Spreader w/Hyd. End Gate, Inland DA4550 Hrs. S/N 1720234U054825 186,000, Regular Cab, 4x4 92 n8’ 3 Pt. 2 Stage Snowblower, Wilrich Int. 863 8R30” Corn Head 16’ Chisel Plow Pull Type, 6 Row Stalk Int. 1020 20’ Bean Head TRUCKS Chopper w/New Bearings, 3 Pt. Bale Fork, 1974 1600 Loadstar, Truck V-8, 2 Speed New Idea 326 2RN Corn Planter FARM MISC. Rear End w/16’. Metal Grain Box & Hoist AUGERS-ELEVATORS 500 Gallon Fuel Barrel w/Electric Pump, 300 125.519 Miles 1979 Int. SS Grain Truck Gallon Fuel Barrel On Sand, Several IH Tractor V-8, 2 Speed w/16’. Metal Grain Box & 2 -West-Go 8”x60’ Parts, Rabbit Hutches, Poultry Waterers & Hoist 114904 Miles PTO Grain Augers, Allied Feeders, Screw Jack, Misc. Tools, Traps, Many More 6”x52’ PTO Grain Auger, Hutchinson 6”x36’ Many Service & Repair Manuals, Used Tires, PTO Grain Auger, JD 40’ Flyte Elevator, Mc- Rolls Barb Wire, 1O Used Batteries, Diamond Items Too Cormick 50’ Flyte Elevator, Transfer Plate Truck Tool Box, I Heat Craft Hanging Numerous to Auger w/Electric Motor, Fill Auger LP Heater, Railroad Ties Mention!

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The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located At 11775 176th Ave Villard, MN Being From The North Edge Of Villard. North Edge Villard 1 1/2 Mile West On Pope Co. Rd. 28 And 1 Mile North On 176th Ave Or 4 1/2 Miles North Of Glenwood On MN Hwy. #29 Then S Miles East On Pope Co. Rd. #28 And 1 Mile North On 176th Ave. Sec. 11, Leven Township, Pope County.

AUCTIONEERS Mark Ziemer, Lie. 34-46, New London, 320-354-4312 Cell: 320-979-4044 Brian Ziemer, New London 320-354-5308

Farm Implements

Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. 13' tandem axle dump box, FOR SALE: (2) AC tractors, FOR SALE: 790 Allied all FOR SALE: Ford LN9000 tandem axle truck w/ Warpull w/farm tractor. (507) model #170, 1 w/ all hyd hyd, quick attach ldr, like 100% financing w/no liens ren spreader box, Cummins 523-3305 or 507-450-6115 loader; NH 258 side rig. new, off IH1086, will fit othor red tape, call Steve at eng, 10spd, spread fert or 507-838-8288 ers. Also, 20' Myers feeder Fairfax Ag for an appointlime, works great, wagon. 715-577-0959 ment. 888-830-7757 9650, 9750 STS combines, 6850 $12,500/OBO. 701-640-4697 chopper, 9520, 8420 tractors, FOR SALE: CASE IH 1063 Cornhead, recent WP bear- FOR SALE: Fantini chopUsed bin sheets for tempoharvester, slurrystore, acings, nice, $4,500; Parker rary grain storage. cepting trades. (608)778ping 8R & 12R CH; 70' FOR SALE: JD 510 5 shank ripper, very good condition, 6250 grav box, $6,750; WillBroskoff Structures 507-2566600 Elmer drag, Merritt alum $7,000/OBO, Blooming rich 20' stalk chopper, like 7501 hopper grain trailers; '89 Prarie, MN. 507-456-2001 new, $6,450; IH 720 7X18, on FOR SALE: Amity 2700 sugIH 1680 combine; 24R30” land, auto-reset plow. ar beet lifter, 12 row 22” or JD pl on Kinze bar; Big A FOR SALE: NH model #15 Grain Handling Equip 034 $3,450; IH 720 5x18 auto re8 row 30” new lifter wheels, floater; 175 Michigan ldr; running gear, 95L14, teleset plow, $1,450; IH 770, 15' newer grab rollers, just IH 964 CH; White 706 & 708 scope pole, $500/OBO; 2 FOR SALE:Used grain bins, HD disk, $4,900; JD 468 been through shop, comCH & parts; White plows & Michelin radial tires, 11.2floors unload systems, stiround baler, net & twine plete field ready, great maparts; (3) 4WD drive pick24, 8 ply, 45% rubber, no rators, fans & heaters, aerwrap, mega wide hyd. pickchine in great condition. ups ('78-'80); JD 44' field fluid or punctures, $495/pr; ation fans, buying or sellup, $15,750. 320-769-2756 $69,000;Wick 9 row 22” sugcult; 3300 Hiniker field 15" manure auger, 5hp reing, try me first and also ar beet topper, $2,000. 701cult; IH 260 backhoe; versible motor, $400/OBO. call for very competitive 640-4697 header trailer. 507-380-5324 (651)345-3164 contract rates! Office hours 8am-5pm Monday – Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon or call 507-697-6133 Ask for Gary

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FOR RENT: 120 acres in WANTED: Land & farms. I Fairbault Co, Blue Earth have clients looking for Township, fully tiled. 509dairy, & cash grain opera949-0159 tions, as well as bare land parcels from 40-1000 acres. Sell your land or real estate Both for relocation & inin 30 days for 0% commisvestments. If you have sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Real Estate Wanted 021 Edina Realty, SW Suburban Office, 14198 Commerce Deer & Turkey Hunting Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN Need land to hunt deer and 55372. turkey on. Single hunter paulkrueger@edinarealty.com looking for land to hunt on (952)447-4700 in Blue Earth or surrounding counties. Respectful of 026 your land and crops. Call or Antiques & Collectibles email me at breedlovevstar@yahoo.com 507-380-0014 930 Case tractor, excellent tin work, no scratches, Thank you for your considgood paint, good tires, eneration Daniel Caballero gine stuck. WD Allis Chalmers. 608-484-2111

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32 NOTICE OF ORGANIC FARMLAND SALE WASECA COUNTY – NEW RICHLAND TOWNSHIP ELIGIBLE FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTION Sealed bids are now being received by Beverly Crawford, Karen Schrupp and Rebecca Witz for the immediate sale of approximately 120 acres of farmland located in Section 14 of New Richland Township, Waseca County, Minnesota Interested parties are invited to submit a sealed bid with a check of $5,000.00 made payable to PATTON, HOVERSTEN & BERG, P.A. Real Estate Escrow Account, to the Law Office at 215 Elm Ave. East, Waseca, Minnesota, or presented at the meeting room on the morning of the sale and prior to opening the bids. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the New Richland City Hall, 203 N Broadway, New Richland, Minnesota. Only persons submitting a written bid, together with a $5,000.00 bid deposit, shall be allowed to be present and raise their bid in writing after the initial bids have been opened. The sale shall be for cash. Deposits shall be returned on November 15, 2016, to all unsuccessful bidders. An information packet including the exact legal description, maps of the property, other material information about the property and terms of sale is available by calling the offices of PATTON, HOVERSTEN & BERG, P.A., at Waseca, Minnesota, at (507) 835-5240. The120 acres of farmland to be sold will be offered for sale as a single parcel. The property is generally described as the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 all in Section 14, New Richland Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.

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Terms of Sale: Terms will be as set out in the information packet and include $50,000.00 of earnest money due on November 15, 2016, and the balance in cash and without interest on or before January 15, 2017, the date of closing. Buyer shall be responsible for the real estate taxes and assessments, if any, due and payable in the year 2017 and thereafter. An abstract evidencing good title fee of all encumbrances will be available for inspection prior to the date of closing. Possession of the property will be delivered to the purchaser upon execution of the purchase agreement. The farmland is being sold “AS IS”. The Sellers reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to modify any pre-announced bidding procedures and to waive any irregularities in the bidding proceedings.

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Parcel 3 Parcel 4

rated to the date of closing. All real estate sells in as-is condition. All real estate sells with no contingencies whatsoever. Buyers of Parcel 1 shall be responsible for any costs for upgrading septic to conforming status. All bidders and buyers must do their own due diligence. All bidders and buyers must have their finances in order prior to auction time. NO BUYER'S FEE Attorney for Trust: John M. Ophaug, Northfield, MN, 507-645-9541. /0%. (/53% $!4%3 Saturday, November 5 â€“ 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, November 12 â€“ 10 a.m.-noon or call for a private showing 800-801-4502

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Alvin J. Hille Trust Dolores J. Hille Trust RZQHUV VHOOHUV Â‡ 6WHYH 'XII 7UXVWHH We Sell the Earth & Everything On It.

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NOTE: THIRD GENERATION FAMILY FARM SINCE 1926. OWNERS DISCONTINUING DAIRY PORTION OF THEIR FARMING OPERATION. ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE ON FARM & DAIRY EQUIPMENT. FOR INFO CONCERNING ONLINE BIDDING PH. PROXIBID AT 877-505- 7770. FOR COMPLETE BROCHURE / CATALOG PH 320-352-3803

140 HEAD OF VERY GOOD REGISTERED HOLSTEINS THIRD GENERATION HERD W/ PRODUCTION AND PEDIGREES TO FIT ALL ASPECTS OF THE DAIRY INDUSTRY. OFFICIAL DHIA: 2 X 25,038 M, 938 F, 769 P, 85 # TANK AVG, HERD RATED IN THE TOP 100 IN STATE FOR LOWEST SCC, CURRENT SCC AVERAGE AN AMAZING 73,000. NO BST. LEVEL 4 JOHNES TESTED, AAA GENETICALLY MATED FOR OVER 20 YRS USING TOP GENETICS. TIMED PERFECTLY WITH MANY JUST FRESH OR DUE SOON AFTER SALE TIME. COWS MILKED IN TIE STALL FACILITY AND LET OUT SIX DAYS PER WEEK. CALL 320-352-3803 FOR YOUR CATALOG. PHONE THE HALLBERGS AT 320-212-1645 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FARM VISIT. SALE HELD UNDER COVER. INCLUDES: 60 FANCY MATURE FEMALES, MANY JUST FRESH OR DUE SALE TIME, RECORDS OVER 40,000 MILK AND 1400 FAT; 32 HIGH QUALITY BRED & SPRINGING HEIFERS, MANY WILL BE FRESH BY SALE DATE, SIRED & IN SERVICE TO TOP AI GENETICS; 38 FRONT END OPEN HEIFERS FROM NEW BORN TO 14 MONTHS OLD, SIRED BY LEADING SIRES & OUT OF THE HEART OF THE HALLBERG HERD. TRACTOR & FARM EQUIPMENT IH 5088 DIESEL, CAB, 38â€? RUBBER, DUALS, DUAL HYD; IH 4000 12â€™ SP WINDROWER W/ COND; GEHL 1060 CHOPPER, 2 R 30-38 CH, 7â€™ HH; (3) GEHL 16â€™ FORAGE BOXES ON TANDEM GEARS; ROTO-PRESS 8â€™ FORAGE BAGGER; NH 565 SQUARE BALER W/ CHUTE, EXC. COND; JD# 2715â€™ STALK CHOPPER; DMI SEMI MOUNT VARIABLE WIDTH 5 BOT. PLOW. DAIRY EQUIPMENT SUNSET 1000 GAL. BULK TANK-AUTO WASH, 2â€? PIPELINE FOR 50 COWS W/ REC PANEL & JAR, 4 FLOW VIEW CLAWS W/ DELETRON PULS., MULLER UP M 600 SMART FEEDER WITH TRACK; 2 VACUUM PUMPS.

DAN AND BETSY HALLBERG, OWNERS PH. 320-212-1645 11588 45TH AVE NE, KANDIYOHI, MN MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. INC. / HENSLIN AUCTIONS INC.

AL WESSEL LIC # 77-60 PH. 320-760-2979, ALLEN HENSLIN 320-979-1808, KEVIN WINTER 320-760-1593, LADON HENSLIN, LEFTY NORLING, STEVE PETERSON HOLSTEIN USA PH. 218-849-2238

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TERMS: 0!2#%, - $20,000 down the day of auction; 0!2#%, - $30,000 down the day of auction; 0!2#%,3 AND - $10,000 down the day of auction. The balance is due and payable in full to the sellers on or before January 10, 2017 at which time the buyers shall receive possession and a clear marketable title. All real estate taxes shall be pro-

Deadlines are 1 week prior to publication with Holiday deadlines 1 day earlier ** Indicates Early Deadline

LOCATION: 2.5 MILES EAST OF KANDIYOHI, MN ON US HWY # 12 THEN 2 MILES NORTH ON 120TH ST. AND Âź MILE WEST ON 45TH AVE. NE

ADDRESS OF FARM: 3100 Canby Ave., Webster, MN DIRECTIONS TO FARM: From Northfield, MN west on Hwy. 19 to Hazelwood Ave., north on Hazelwood to 280th St. W., west on 280th St. W. approx. 2 miles; or from Elko/New Market south on Natchez Ave. to 280th St. E., east on 280th St. 1.5 miles. Watch for real estate auction signs. PARCEL 1 !CRE EXISTING BUILDING SITE s 'REAT LOCATION s "UILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE s -UST SEE + Address: 3100 Canby Ave., Webster, MN 55088 + P.I.D. #02.03.1.00.001; 2016 taxes: $1,606 + School District: #659 Northfield, MN + Area: 19.75+/- acres + Older 2 bedroom, 1-1/4 story home, (2) good sheds, 2-car detached garage, mature trees (house in poor condition) + 4-5 acres of cropland + Cased well + Non-conforming septic system (buyers to upgrade). PARCEL 2 ACRES OF PRIME CROPLAND IN 3ECTION OF 7EBSTER 4WP 2ICE #OUNTY -. ACRES OF TILLABLE CROPLAND WITH #0) + PID #: 02.03.1.75.002 + Area: 113.61 Acres (just surveyed) + Tillable Acres: 104.07 according to Rice Co. FSA + CRP Acres: 12.2 at $267 per acre, expired Sept. 30, 2023 + Crop Productivity Index: 82.9 weighted average, over 70% of this good farm carries 90 CPI + Soil types: Angus Loam, Cordova Clay Loam, LeSueur Loam, Hamel Loam, Lester Loam + TDR (2) transferable development rights + Field Access: From Canby Ave. and Cass Circle. PARCEL 3 ACRES OF BARE LAND WITH ONE BUILDING ENTITLEMENT FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME ACCESS FROM #ANBY !VE + Area: 21.81 Acres (just surveyed) + Mature oak trees + Good elevation + Excellent parcel to build a walk-out basement home + Build your dream home on this parcel + One building entitlement. PARCEL 4 ACRES OF BARE LAND WITH ONE BUILDING ENTITLEMENT TO BUILD A SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ACCESS FROM #ANBY !VE + Area: 17.13 Acres (just surveyed) + Good elevation + Parcel would be excellent for a walk-out basement + One building entitlement.

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113.61+/- ACRES OF PRIME AG CROPLAND 19.75 ACRE EXISTING BUILDING SITE (2) 20 ACRE PARCELS WITH BUILDING ENTITLEMENTS

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FOR SALE: Rear axle as- FOR SALE: '13 JD 6130D sembly for 2588 IH comtractor w/ H310 loader, 735 bine, plus rims & tires, firehrs, new cond, text for picstone 19.5 LR 24. 507-217tures. 218-791-3400 3129 or 507-227-2496 FOR SALE: Int'l 3088, 1983 German dsl, good shape, Hiniker Shredders $12,000. 612-710-5270 New 15 & 20 Ft On Hand AR2000 Has ¼” Abrasion Re- FOR SALE: JD 4040 diesel sistant Steel Hoods (Lasts row crop tractor, low hrs, Twice As Long) Some Used very good tires; (1) New Shredders. Built & (1) Kory 225 BU grav. boxes, 8 ton running Lots of Shredder Parts gears; (1)160 BU Bradford Lots of Used Parts for grav box. 320-583-0160 Hiniker & Brady Shredders & Other Brands. Used PulFOR SALE: JD 520 1956, acleys PTO Parts Axle Legs tual hrs 4420, field ready. Etc. Dealer 319-347-6282 (507)450-6115 or (507)5233305 Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair Repair-Troubleshoot- FOR SALE:'55 IH Cub LoBoy, w/ 1pnt & 3 impleing Sales-Design Custom ments; 9X36 IH rim, sandhydraulic hose-making up blasted & primed, $175; to 2” Service calls made. Farmall 340 single FW fast STOEN'S Hydrostatic Serhitch, new tires & rims. vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N Call evenings, 218-371-8784. Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, We buy 55, 50 Series & newer tracSalvage Equipment tors, AC-all models, Large Parts Available Inventory, We ship! Mark Hammell Equip., Inc. Heitman Tractor Salvage (507)867-4910 715-673-4829 Tractors 036 WANTED TO BUY: JD 4040 or JD 4030 tractor w/ sound gaurd cab, in good condi1954 SC Case, foot clutch, ton. 507-530-6280 live power & hyd, Eagle hitch, one owner, excellent Harvesting Equip 037 condition. 641-892-4488 FOR SALE: Farmal Super C 10x71 Westfield MK100-71 Auger w/ Low Hopper Good tractor, wide front, new Cond. Landoll #1230 9 Shank tires, new paint, new batDisk Chisel w/ Heavy Hartery, new muffler, parade row New Style Individual or field ready. $3,500 firm, Granite Falls, MN 719-659Hyd Coulters Almost New. 9388 319-347-6138

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condition. 612-202-7944 FOR SALE: 6600 combine, gas, 1870 hrs, 2nd owner; 6600 combine, dsl, 3,200 hrs, both manual trans, shedded, used this fall, good rubber, field ready, includes 215 bean head, 443 cornhead, 4 belt pick-up head. $5,550 for everything, Lakefield, MN. 507-662-5264 ev. FOR SALE: JD 200 stack wagon; JD 200 stack mover, $1,200 for both items. 507-425-2558 or 507227-1103 FOR SALE:Case IH 1083 cornhead, very nice condition, $4,450. 612-701-3186 039

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M&W EarthMasters Some On Hand Some EarthMasters Parts Dealer 319-347-6282 Can Del FOR SALE: IH 800 plow, 7 bottom, 18” frame, spring reset, new plow lays, good coulters, $5,500/OBO. 507236-4173 FOR SALE: JD 3710 PLOW, 9 Bottom, New, $39,900. (320) 833-2226 FOR SALE: Shedded DMI coulter champ chisel plow, 7-4” twisted shanks, room for 9 shanks. 507-789-6617

GREAT PLAINS Turbo-Maxs, 12-15-18-24-30-3540-48 Some On Hand. Used Turbo-Tills, New & Used

Great Plains TurboChisels 7-9-11-13 Shanks On Hand. Dealer 319-347-6282 Machinery Wanted

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

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FOR SALE: Double 12 goat WANTED: 10' Smidley cattle REINKE IRRIGATION feeders, in good condition. milking parlor w/12 AIC auSales & Service 507-822-2385. tomatic takeoff units New & Used w/claws, 2 yrs old. (2) 600 For your irrigation needs WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Trucks & Trailers 084 gal bulk tanks w/washers & 888-830-7757 or 507-766-9590 heifers and cows. 320-235variable spd pump. Com2664 plete set up for goats. Cen- FOR SALE: '75 Ford F750 tandem grain truck w/ 20' WANT MORE READERS tral WI. (715)850-2182 Cattle 056 box & hoist w/ roll top, alTO SEE YOUR AD?? ways shedded, good tires, Expand your coverage area! 065 FOR SALE OR LEASE Swine $3,000. 507-723-6672 SpringThe Land has teamed up REGISTERED BLACK field MN with Farm News, and The ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & Compart's total program Country Today so you can features superior boars & Miscellaneous yearlings; bred heifers, 090 do just that! Place a classiopen gilts documented by calving ease, club calves & fied ad in The Land and BLUP technology. Duroc, 275 gal totes, food graded. balance performance. Al have the option of placing it York, Landrace & F1 lines. sired. In herd improvement Can deliver. (507)523-3305 in these papers as well. Terminal boars offer leanprogram. J.W. Riverview or 507-450-6115 More readers = better reness, muscle, growth. MaAngus Farm Glencoe, MN sults! Call The Land for Barn roofing, barn straightternal gilts & boars are 55336 Conklin Dealer 320more information. 507-345ening & repairs. (715)773productive, lean, durable. 864-4625 4523 • 800-657-4665 1595 All are stress free & PRRS Registered Texas Longhorn free. Semen also available One call does it all! breeding stock, cows, Winpower Sales & Service through Elite Genes A.I. With one phone call, you can heifers or roping stock, top Reliable Power Solutions Make 'em Grow! Comparts place your classified ad in blood lines. 507-235-3467 Since 1925 PTO & automatBoar Store, INC. Toll Free: The Land, Farm News, ic Emergency Electric 877-441-2627 WANT TO BUY: Butcher AND The Country Today. Generators. New & Used cows, bulls, fats & walkable FOR SALE: Reg. Berkshire Call The Land for more Rich Opsata-Distributor cripples; also horses, boars, raised outside, call info @ 507-345-4523 • 800-657800-343-9376 sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 320-212-1031 4665.

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• WilrichQuad X2, 50’ F.C., rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 50’ F.C. • JD 2210, 58-1/2’ F.C. • CIH 200, 55’ F.C., rolling basket • Hardi Comm. 6600, 132’ • Hardi Comm. 4400, 132’ • Hardi Comm. 1500, 132’ • Hardi Nav. 1000, 88’ • ’13 Amity 12-22 • ’12 Amity 12-22 • Amity 8-22, (3) • ’13 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ’10 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ’06 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • Amity, 3750 12-22, Topper • Alloway 12-22 folding topper • (2) Alloway 12-22 topper, St. Ft. • REM 2100, Vac

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ‘14 Case 580SN, tractor/loader/backhoe, 4WD, cab with heat/air, powershift, pilot controls, extendahoe, ride control, 260 hours ................................................. $64,000 ‘10 NH T8010, super steer, 480/80R46 duals, 380/85R34 single fronts, 1200 hours......................................... $94,500 ‘15 JD Gator, TS 4x2, 478 hours ............................................ $5,250 ‘12 JD 608C Stalkmaster, 8X30 chopping, cornhead ........................................... $39,000 ‘12 CIH 340 34’ disk, 9” spacing, 22” blades, 3 bar coil tine harrow, very nice ............. $29,000 ‘98 JD 9200, 12 speed, 520/85R42 duals, 8 new tires, 4850 hours ......................... $49,500 ‘10 Loftness 20’ stalk shredder, pull type, low acres ............................................ $8,500

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WANTED: 10' or 12' Brillion seeder & also 6R no-til cultivator & 6R flamer. (270) 265-0926 WANTED: Diesel skid steer large enough to do fence line clearing or to use in the woods. 608-484-2111 cell or 608-525-4971 home

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FOR SALE: Bio nylon team FOR DRAINAGE SALE: Yorkshire, PARMA draft harness, used only 3 PUMPS New pumps & & Hampshire, Duroc times. (715)822-2306 parts on hand. Call MinHamp/Duroc boars, also gilts. Excellent selection. nesota's largest distributor FOR SALE: Several miniaRaised outside. Exc herd HJ Olson & Company 320ture horses, broke to drive, health. No PRSS. Delivery 974-8990 Cell – 320-212-5336 all are gentle and well avail. 320-568-2225 mannered. (608)624-5220 RANGER PUMP CO. evenings or leave message Livestock Equip 075 Custom Manufacturer of Water Lift Pumps Marg Horse Company FOR SALE: 2 ton steer for field drainage Buying horses of all kinds. stuffer, like new shedded Sales & Service Please call (715) 896-2213 cond, 50 head capacity, 507-984-2025 or 406-314-0334 $1,725/OBO. Can deliver. www.rangerpumpco.com Goats 062 (651)345-3164

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CIH 2366 combine, sep hrs WANTED: Corn and soybeans to harvest, JD com1687, eng hrs 2666, specality bines, 4WD, w/ big tires. rotor, long unloading auger, 320-221-3789 field tracker, grain loss monitor, header control, 054 heavy duty final drives, Livestock chain oilers. 605-359-6205 FOR SALE: Black Angus FOR SALE: '00 JD 893 30” bulls also Hamp, York, & row cornhead, hyd deck Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. plates, plastic snouts, exc 320-598-3790 cond, fits Case. Text for pictures. 218-791-3400 Dairy 055 FOR SALE: 1990 Gleaner R50 combine, 2600 sep hrs, 30 Registered Holstein Bred Heifers due Oct/Nov. 27,700 30.5x32 & 14.9 26 rear tires, milk, 1,100 fat, 150 SCC, Deutz engine, grain moniClosed herd. Selling due to tor, 436 Hugger cornhead, space. (608)434-1617 315 beanhead, very good

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AUCTION

OPENS: Mon. October 31 / CLOSES: Mon. November 7 LOCATION: 15699 470th Ave, Stockholm, SD. PREVIEW: Monday, October 31 – Friday, November 4 by appointment.

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TRACTORS

IHC 284, 2WD, canopy, gas, 8 spd., 3 pt. less lift arms and down links, 540 PTO, Woods 3160 belly-mount mower, 1,110 hrs., S/N2020001J009447 MM U, Swartz wide front, gas, PTO

Scroll compressor, with 410A refrigerant (2) Tecumseh R22 condensing units, 53,000 BTU, 4-ton 30,000 BTU freezer condensing unit and evaporator, defrost controls

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2002 Ford F350 Super Duty crew cab, 36”x16” SS wash vat w/motorized drain 7.3 L diesel, automatic, A/C, heat, 45”x12” double SS wash vat Dakota Body 9’ 108-88 utility body with wall brackets TRAILERS 56”x12” double SS wash vat 2000 Delta GN tandem axle with wall brackets gooseneck trailer, 30’x102”, dual 45”x12” double SS wash vat electric brakes with wall brackets 2014 Delta tandem axle tilt bed 45”x12” double SS wash vat with wall trailer, 22’, 6’ stationary, 16’ tilt, plus brackets & wall-mount hand sink 2’ ramps, 3,000 lb. winch, (2) 7,500 MATS & RELATED ITEMS lb. axles (3) 60” pasture free stall mats, never SNOWBLOWER used 2010 Lorenz snowblower, 8’, 2-stage, (11) 54” multi-cell pasture free stall hyd. chute, up to 200 hp., 1000 PTO mats, never used (25) 54” multi-cell pasture free stall OTHER EQUIPMENT JD 454 all crop head, 4x36”, high sides mats, never used (17) 66” multi-cell pasture free stall JD 1600 pull-type chisel plow, 18’ JD 270 disk mower, 9’, 3 pt., 540 PTO mats, never used (6) Northbrook 66” free stall mats (2) Mensch rubber manure/snow $VVRUWPHQW RI SDOOHW IRDP ŏ RRULQJ scrapers, 6’, bucket-mount (cow bed) CONDENSING UNITS Goodman GSX130241BA A/C central Asst. rolls of cow mattress covering condensing unit, 2 ton, Copeland (2) Rolls of cow mattress covering 3/4”x48” rubber mat, approx. 10’

STOCKHOLM REFRIGERATION

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Assorted bird netting, approx. 48”x500’

PALLET RACKING, SHELVING, & PIPE RACKING

SHOP EQUIPMENT

RADIOS

Motorola 900 MHz 2-way truck radios

ASSORTED INVENTORY

To Include: Outlets, Gear Boxes, Ductwork, Oil & Air Filters, Bolts & Washers, Clamps, Cable, PVC Parts, Totes, Barrels, Rods & Posts

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‘13 MAGNUM 340,947 hrs-full auto STR-SUS FRT Axle-lux cab. ..................................................................COMING IN

Ag Track Scraper Track 36” Ag Track

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$5995.00 $7495.00 $8611.00

16 Steiger 580Q 625 hrs Big Hyd Pump-6 Remotes-36 inch Trks-Full Pro 700 Auto Str ...........................................................................$309,900

‘15 CIH Steiger 500 Quad, PTO 479 hrs.........................$299,900

‘13 CIH 7230, 680 eng./544 sep. hrs. .......................$199,900

‘16 9240, tracks RWA, DLX, Chopper ........................$415,500

1990 Steiger 9150 PS-PTO-7467 hrs .......................................$49,900

‘16 Steiger 580, 743 hrs, Lux. cab, LED lites, 6 remotes, big hyd. pump ..$299,900

Wilrich 513 9 Shank 18 ft .....................................$29,900

‘08 CIH Steiger 435, 800R38 tires, full auto guide, 2674 hrs. .$129,900

‘15 Steiger 470, 677 hrs., PTO, 6 remotes, CIH Steiger 370RCQ, 187 hrs., 120” spacing, full auto steer .......$249,900 Lux. cab, 3-pt., PTO ......$249,900

Steiger 350 row trac, 3 PT PTO, lux cab, 825 hrs..............$21,900

‘16 CIH Magnum 310 Row Trac, 88” spacing, 112 hrs. ...$199,900

‘16 CIH Magnum 380 Row Trac, CVT, 470 hrs. ................$239,900

‘15 Case 580 SN Backhoe, 208 hrs...........................$74,500

‘94 JD 8570, 250 hp., 20.8x38 duals, 3810 hrs. .............$49,900

‘14 Bobcat T-590, cab, A/C, 1290 hrs......................... JUST IN

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Prices good while supplies last. Ask our Service Dept. about installation and alignment. USED COMBINES 24 Month Interest Waiver Thru Case Credit • Call For Details

USED COMBINES PLATFORMS & HEADS ‘10 ‘08 ‘04 ‘10 ‘15 ‘15 ‘15 ‘11

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8R30” cornhead .............................................................................................................................$22,900 8R30” ..............................................................................................................................................$19,900 8R30” ..............................................................................................................................................$16,900 35’ ..................................................................................................................................................$18,000 35’ flex draper platform .................................................................................................................$56,500 35’ flex draper platform .................................................................................................................$57,500 35’ flex draper platform .................................................................................................................$58,500 35’ flex with Crary Air Reel ...........................................................................................................$35,000

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‘13 CIH 7230, 680 eng./544 sep. hrs., 520x42 duals, leather, HID lites, Loaded Corn/Bean Machine, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED UNIT - Coming In After Season............................................................................$199,000 ‘16 CIH 9240,126 Eng/ 98 Sep Hours, Tracks, Rwa, Loaded .........................................................................$415,900

24 Month Interest Waiver Thru Case Credit • Call For Details CIH Steiger 580Q,, Lux Cab, Hi Cap Hyd, 360 Light Pkg...................................................................................................$309,900 ‘14 CIH Steiger 620Q, Lux Cab, Hi Cap Hyd, 6 Remotes ..............................................................................................COMING IN ‘15 CIH Steiger 500, 471 hrs., Lux. cab, PTO, twin flow hyd. w/6 remotes, full Pro 700 auto steer, HID lites. ................$299,900 CIH Steiger 470 RCQ, 677 hrs., Dlx. cab, PTO, big hyd. pump, 120” spacing, 6 remotes...............................................$249,900 CIH Steiger 370 RCQ, 187 hrs., Lux. cab, 3 pt., PTO .........................................................................................................$249,900 CIH Steiger 350 RCQ, 850 hrs., 3 pt., PTO, 120” spacing .................................................................................................$219,900 ‘08 CIH Steiger 435, Lux. cab, 800x38 duals, full Pro 600 auto steer................................................................................$129,900 ‘94 JD 8570, 3810 hrs., 250 hp., 20.8x38 duals.....................................................................................................................$49,900 ‘90 Steiger 9150, 7100 hrs, PTO ............................................................................................................................................$49,900

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USED 2WD TRACTORS 24 Month Interest Free • Call For Details ‘16 CIH Magnum 380 Track, CVT, Lux Cab, Sus Frt Axle, 120 Inch Spaced, 6 Remotes, Hi Cap Hyd Pump, Dual Pto, 18 In Track, 900 hrs ..........COMING IN ‘16 CIH Magnum 340 Track, Powershift, Lux Cab, Sus Frt Axle, 120 Inch Spaced, 6 Remotes, Hi Flo Hyd, 18 Inch Trks, 454 hrs ...............................$239,900 ‘16 CIH Magnum 340 Track, Powershift, Lux Cab, Sus Frt Axle, 360 Light Package, 120 Inch Spaced, 6 Remotes, Hi Flo Hyd, 18 In Track...............$209,900 ‘13 CIH Magnum 340 Track, 977 Hrs, Full Pro 700 Auto Str, Sus Frt Axle, Lux Cab .........................................................................................................$139,900 ‘16 CIH Magnum 310 Track, Powershift, Dlx Cab, 88 Inch Spaced, 4 Remotes, Hyd, 18 Inch Trks, 280 Hrs .................................................................$199,900 ‘15 CIH PUMA 165, 399 Hrs, Powershift, Cab, Mfd, C-Ih 765 Loader With Grapple ..........................................................................................................$119,900

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(N) 09’ JD 9430T, 2761 Hrs, 36” Tracks, 5 SCV $179,500

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0% for 36 Months on all used combines until 10-31-16 Combines

(OS) ’97 JD 9500, 2065 Sep Hrs ........................ $29,500

(B) ’14 JD S680, 317 Sep Hrs, PRWD .............. $324,900

‘91 JD 9500, 1852 Sep Hrs on Updates .............. $29,900

(B) ’14 JD S660, 192 Sep Hrs, PRWD .............. $299,900

(OW) ’90 JD 9600, 3155 Sep Hrs, Duals............. $26,900

(OS) ’15 JD S660, 174 Sep Hrs, Duals ............ .$294,900 (OW) ’15 JD S660, 242 Sep Hrs, Duals ............ $279,900 (OS) ’14 CIH 8230, 491 Sep Hrs, Duals ........... .$279,900

(H) ’90 JD 9500, 3509 Sep Hrs .......................... $23,900

(OS) ’14 JD S670, 530 Sep Hrs, Duals ............. $259,900

(H) ‘97 NH TR98, 3060 Sep Hrs, Duals .............. $15,500

(OW) ’13 JD S670, 543 Sep Hrs, Duals ............ $249,900

MFWD Tractors

(OW) ’14 JD S660, 228 Sep Hrs, Duals ............ $324,900 (H) ’12 JD S680, 941 Sep Hrs, Duals................ $248,500

(N) ’15 JD 8370R, 282 Hrs, Ext War ................. $299,500

(OW) ’13 JD S670, 500 Sep Hrs, Duals ............ $245,900

(OS) ’15 JD 8320R, 325 Hrs, IVT, ILS ............... $277,000

(OS) ’12 JD S670, 698 Sep Hrs, Duals ............. $239,900

(B) ’15 JD 8270R, 238 Hrs, PS, Ext War ........... $218,000

(H) ’12 JD S660, 275 Sep Hrs, Duals................ $234,900 (OW) ’13 JDS660, 595 Sep Hrs, Duals ............. $229,900 (H) ’12 JD S670, 1100 Sep Hrs, Duals.............. $209,900 (N) ’12 JD S670, 802 Sep Hrs, Duals................ $204,900 (OS) ’12 JD S660, 766 Sep Hrs, Duals ............. $204,900

(N) ’15 JD 8245R, 195 Hrs, PS, Ext War ........... $215,000 (N) ’15 JD 7270R, 253 Hrs, IVT, Ext War ........... $209,500 (OW) ’14 JD 8270R, 415 Hrs, Ext War .............. $208,900 (B) ’14 NH T8.360, 128 Hrs, ILS ...................... .$199,950

(N) ’12 JD S660, 881 Sep Hrs, Duals................ $199,900

(OW) ’11 JD 8360R, 2450 Hrs, IVT, ILS ............ $199,900

(H) ’12 JD S550, 577 Sep Hrs, Duals................ $199,500

(B) ’10 JD 8345R, 1831 Hrs, IVT, ILS ................ $194,900

(OW) ’11 CIH 8120, 758 Sep Hrs...................... $189,900

(B) ’13 JD 8260R, 400 Hrs, PS ......................... $189,000

(N) ’10 JD 9770, 1000 Sep Hrs, Duals .............. $169,900

(OS) ’13 JD 7215R, 481 Hrs, IVT ...................... $164,900

(N) ’11 JD 9570, 7851 Sep Hrs, Duals .............. $159,900

(H) ’12 JD 8285R, 2504 Hrs, PS, Front Duals ... $159,900

(OS) ’11 JD 9570, 690 Sep Hrs, Duals .............. $159,900 (H) ’09 JD 9570, 820 Sep Hrs, Duals ................ $159,900 (B) ’09 JD 9870, 1390 Sep Hrs, PRWD............. $159,900 (H) ’09 JD 9870, 1325 Sep Hrs, PRWD ............ $155,900 (OS) ’10 JD 9570, 724 Sep Hrs, Duals .............. $149,900 (H) ’08 JD 9570, 1129 Sep Hrs, Duals .............. $139,900 (OS) ’08 JD 9570, 878 Sep Hrs, Duals .............. $139,900

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(H) ’89 JD 9500, 4564 Sep Hrs, Duals ................ $24,900

(N) ’10 JD 8270R, 1208 Hrs, PS....................... $154,900 (OW) ’14 JD 7210R, 338 Hrs, IVT, Ext Wa ......... $144,900 (B) ’14 NH T7.230, 344 Hrs, PS........................ $129,900 (OS) ’13 CIH Magnum 235, 252 Hrs ................. $129,900 (OS) ’09 CIH Magnum 305, 3200 Hrs, F/Duals .$129,900 (OS) ’09 JD 7930, 2368 Hrs, Auto Quad ........... $124,900

(H) ’08 JD 9570, 984 Sep Hrs, Duals ................ $134,900

(OW) ’07 JD 8230, 4324 Hrs, PS ........................ 116,900

(B) ’05 JD 9560 STS, 1133 Sep Hrs, PRWD ..... $114,900

(B) ’15 JD 6150R, 419 Hrs, AQ, Ext War ........... $114,900

(B) ’06 JD 9660 STS, 2180 Sep Hrs, Duals ......... $89,900

(OW) ’07 JD 7930, 2905 Hrs, Auto Quad .......... $112,900

(B) ’04 JD 9760, 2380 Sep Hrs, Duals ................ $84,500

(OS) ’04 JD 8220, 3789 Hrs, One Owner .......... $109,500

(B) ’03 JD 9450, 17890 Sep Hrs......................... $62,900

(B) ’05 JD 8420, 9036 Hrs, ILS .......................... $69,900

(H) ’03 JD 9750 STS, 2049 Sep Hrs, Duals ........ $79,900 (OS) ’01 JD 9550, 1910 Sep Hrs, Walker ............ $69,900 (H) ’00 JD 9550, 2143 Sep Hrs, Walker .............. $69,900 (OS) ’01 JD 9550, 1656 Sep Hrs, Walker ............ $68,500 (OW) ’01 JD 9650, 2500 Sep Hrs, Duals............. $64,900

(OS) ’05 JD 8120, 2737 Hrs, Dual PTO ............. $109,000 (H) ’03 JD 8220, 3865 Hrs, PS F/Duals............. $107,900 (H) ’04 JD 8520, 6612 Hrs, ILS… .................... $107,500 (H) ’03 JD 8320, 3848 Hrs, PS ......................... $105,500

(B) ’95 JD 9600, 2160 Sep Hrs, Duals ................ $22,900

(OS) ’01 JD 8310, 7441 Hrs ............................... $79,900

(OS) ’95 Gleaner R62, 1776 Sep Hrs .................. $42,500

(OS) ‘95 JD 8200, 4786 Hrs ............................... $69,900

(OW) ’97 JD 9600, 3287 Sep Hrs, Duals............. $32,900

(B) ’97 JD 7810, 11,000 Hrs, PS ........................ $44,900

USED TRACTORS

TILLAGE

‘03 Sunflower, 32’, 5-bar spike ....... Specials Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo .. Specials DMI 530B ........................................ Specials DMI/NH 775, 7-shank ..................... Specials ‘12 JD 3710, 10-bottom .................. Specials ‘08 JD 3710, 10-bottom .................. Specials ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar harrow . Specials

SKIDSTEERS

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PLANTERS

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HAY TOOLS

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MISCELLANEOUS

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ADVERTISER LISTING Ag Power ..........................................38

Mid-American Auction ....................33

Art’s Way MFG ..................................6

Mike’s Collision ................................25

Bayer ................................................11

MS Diversified ..................................35

Big Gain ............................................13

Mustang ............................................24

Blethen Gage & Krause ....................18

NK Clerking ......................................30

Boss Supply ......................................20

Northland Building ..........................27

C & C Roofing ..................................21

Nuss Truck & Equipment ................28

Courtland Waste ................................21 Curt’s Truck ......................................17

All Equipment available with Low Rate Financing

Dairyland Seed ....................................8

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT

Doda USA ........................................14

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

Diers Ag ............................................17

Pioneer ............................................4, 5 Pruess Elevator, Inc...........................30 R & E Enterprises ............................34 Rush River Trim & Steel ..................20 Schweiss, Inc.....................................35

Factory Home Center ........................27 SI Feeder ..........................................24 Freudenthal Dairy ............................22

Grizzly Buildings ........................14, 19 Henslin Auction ..........................30, 32

The Land is celebrating its 40th anniversary!

Nutra-Flo ..........................................14

Double B Manufacturing ..................25

GEHL ................................................23

K & S Millwrights ........................3, 28 Keith Bode ........................................35 Kerkhoff Auction & Real Estate ......32

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NEW White Planters ....................... Specials ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. .... Specials ‘98 Kinze 2600, 12-23 w/liq. fert. .... Specials White 8222, 12-30 w/liq. fert., sure stop row shutoff ................... Specials ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......... Specials White 6122, 12-30 ........................... Specials ‘06 White 8222 w/3 bu., res. mgr. .... Specials

NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ... Specials Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 chopping cornhead ...................................... Specials NEW Gleaner S78 - On Hand, w/new chopping Gleaner cornhead ....... Specials ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ................ Specials ‘01 Gleaner R72 .............................. Specials ‘03 Gleaner R65 .............................. Specials

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COMBINES

Smiths Mill........................................39 Spanier Welding ................................19 Steffes Group ........................30, 31, 36 Triad Construction ..............................9 Wagner Trucks ..................................12 Waseca County Organic Farm Auction ..32

Wearda ..............................................35

Mages Auction Service ....................34

Westbrook Ag Power ........................38

Maring Auction ................................33

Whitcomb Brothers ..........................20

Matejcek ............................................37

Wingert Realty ..................................30

Mayo Clinic Health System ..............26

Zeimer Auction ................................31

MicroEssentials ................................13

Ziegler ................................................7

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Larson Brothers ..........................29, 36

This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondents Tim (story) and Jan (photos) King

THE LAND, NOVEMBER 4, 2016

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Make your own music

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

n most celebratory venues, BYOB means bring your own beverage. However, in New London, Minn., along the Crow River, BYOB could mean bring your own bench. Just below the Mill Pond Dam is a large eggshaped sculpture, some smaller sculptures, benches and two covered pianos. There is no piano bench so set yours down and pull the heavy beige piano covers off. Under the drab covers you’ll find pianos that are so wildly colorful that you will believe a wandering band of Merry Pranksters briefly liberated them before returning them to the good citizens of New London. Now, pull your bench up close to the keyboard, sit

down and play a few chords. The pianos are in surprisingly good tune although the keyboards, like the Velveteen Rabbit, are well loved. The pedals work well too. Okay, now do what you’ve always wanted to do — perform Gershwin’s “American in Paris” to the accompaniment of a waterfall. You don’t need an audience or you can invite hundreds. It’s up to you. That’s the way it is all along the Mill Pond Music Trail. Calling it a trail is perhaps an exaggeration; but if you walk south, past the pretty quonset building on the west side of the pond, and turn into Holm Park, you’ll see two large xylophones down near the band shell. The two xylophones each sound slightly different and are mounted on separate pedestals next to each other. Each has two mallets. They are both made by Freenotes Harmony Park and are topquality outdoor instruments that appear largely indestructible (although there are signs saying “No Climbing”). Facing the Mill Pond, anybody can improvise a solo or, with a partner, a duet. The next instruments are at the beach on the park’s south side. You can see the beach from Holm Park; but to get there you’ll need to walk, or drive, a quarter of a mile through a pleasant residential area. At the beach are five brightly-colored conga drums of different sizes. There are also two more xylophones which are shaped differently and sound differently than the Holm Park xylophones. Finally, on the west side of the bridge over the Crow River are seven huge chimes. I love these because you can strike them with a mallet and feel them vibrate through your whole body as they gong over the pond. The Mill Pond Music Trail was dedicated in September and is part of the Riverspace Project. ❖

New London, Minn.

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