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How FFA impacted the lives of Cindy Yerbich, Al Schoenfeld, Jon Brekke, Michael Busch, Jeremy Freking and Roger Reinert — Story on Page 5

In the summer of 1989, New Kids on theBlock were “Hangin’ Tough,” acid-washeddenim was in, and China’s communistgovernment violently cracked down onpro-democracy protesters in TiananmenSquare. Today, New Kid Donnie Wahlbergis an actor, denim is dark, and China is amajor importer of U.S. soybeans.

Times change, but the values of FFAremain the same.

Over the past month, I had the pleasureto talk with the Minnesota State FFAOfficer Team of 1989-90. I was impressedby each and every person on the team.

For example, Sentinel Cindy YerbichBruning is teaching students who areblind and visually impaired or deaf and hard of hear-ing in Bemidji, Minn., area schools.

Others are serving our government andtheir community. Vice PresidentRoger Reinert is a Minnesota statesenator, representing Duluth. Presi-dent Jon Brekke was Shakopee mayor from1998 to 2001.

Secretary Allen “Al” Schoenfeld israising a family of four children on acattle ranch in South Dakota and hasbeen involved in his church and 4-H.

In fact, the entire team is doinggood and amazing things. A themewoven throughout every interview isphrases ending with “... and I learnedthat in FFA.” All referenced leader-ship skills and comfort in public speak-ing. They talked about striving to doyour best, serving your community andcountry and the many opportunities to developand grow in FFA. All were articulate and confident.

Most spoke of the great Paul Day, the MinnesotaFFA advisor who guided them through their year onthe officer team. Day had high expectations for FFAofficers in dress code and manners, certainly. Yet I

understand that he also challenged theofficers in character.

Reporter Michael Busch mentioned that MinnesotaFFA Executive Secretary Jim Ertl was retir-

ing. Ertl confirmed his retirement,scheduled for the end of the year. He

has served as executive secretarysince October 1981.

In his FFA career, Ertl has impactedhundreds, if not thousands, of FFA

members. I plan to write a feature onhis retirement and service at year’send. At this time, he was busy work-ing on the state convention, and Isuspect he wanted to keep the spot-light on the FFA officer teaminstead.I also had the pleasure of speaking

with a current FFA officer. In talkingwith outgoing Iowa FFA PresidentAbrah Meyer, she answered me with“Yes, ma’am.” I have never been given

that much respect in my life. Thank you, Ms. Meyer.Like the many FFA officers who have gone before,

Meyer also seems to have a bright future ahead of her.Marie Wood is associate editor of The Land. She

can be reached at [email protected]. ❖

Times change, values remain

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LAND MINDS

By Marie Wood

OPINION

Unlike most farmers andranchers today, Scott Laeserand Chelsea Chandler can seeall their livestock and nearlyevery acre of their farm fromtheir kitchen’s tall windows.

It’s not an expansive view.The entire farm, nestled insouthern Wisconsin’s Driftlessregion a few crooked mileswest of Argyle, is a 77-acrequilt of wetlands, prairie,woods, several small barns, anaging stave silo, a hoop build-ing, a flock of 22 laying hens and one tough roosternamed Walden that rules every square inch of it.

Like many young, beginning farmers, however,when Chelsea and Scott look past the clucking chick-ens, springtime mud, and peeling barn paint, theysee a bright, satisfy-ing future.

Today it’s a just-get-ting-starting fruit andvegetable farm thatalso sells eggs. Soon,Scott explains, it willbe a certified organicfarm that “will beboth financially andenvironmentally sus-tainable.” And, 10years from now, “Wehope to realize our life goal of balancing our off-farmwork careers with the work we do on the farm.”

It won’t be easy. Last year, their second on thefarm, they planted more than 100 varieties of 40 orso vegetables that were sold either through nearbyfarmers markets or their subscription-based CSA, orCommunity Supported Agriculture, named Plow-shares & Prairie. Most of their CSA clients liveeither in Madison, about an hour’s drive northeast,or near their home in Lafayette County.

It was a year, Chelsearelates, of “too few tomatoes,too many beets, and not

enough hours to get everything done.” And “too manyhungry rabbits,” says an unsmiling Scott.

“We learned a great deal,” he adds.It’s a confession you don’t hear everyday from two

farmers who both hold graduate degrees from Yale.

Real rural development: local food a growing movement

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FARM & FOOD FILE

By Alan Guebert

We hope to realizeour life goal ofbalancing our off-farm work careerswith the work wedo on the farm.

— Scott Laeser

OPINION

GUEBERT, from pg. 3This year is off to a good start, he

says in an April 7 telephone interview.The first plantings — early peas,radishes, beets and a spring lettucemixture — are already in the ground.Soon, the beds of a new 70-ft. by 30-ft.hoop building will be planted.

CSA memberships are on the rise,too. Last year’s total has already beensurpassed and Scott hopes to add sev-eral more before the first weekly har-vest in late May. “We were happilysurprised at how many local families

joined our CSA,” he relates. “The num-ber of those who pick up their shares atthe farm each week remains ourbiggest group.”

It’s not surprising; most Americans —be they either rural or urban — are buta generation or a couple of decades

removed from thetaste, quality and satisfaction of fresh,homegrown fruits, vegetables, eggs andmeat.

Moreover, if this mostly unprocessed,completely unadulterated produce isoffered locally at a fair price, almosteveryone will try it, many will buy itand more than a few will becomedevoted to it.

That devotion has blossomed into oneof the fastest growing trends not onlyin American agriculture but also inAmerica itself. According to the 2012U.S. Ag Census, the latest numbersavailable, 12,617 CSAs operate acrossthe nation. In 1990, that number wasestimated to be just 60.

In Madison alone, a key marketserved by Scott and Chelsea, at least

35 CSAs offer everything from freshbread, honey and chocolate to localfruits, vegetable and eggs, according toJulie Garrett, the community programmanager of FairShare, a Madison-

based coalition of CSAs that sell foodto more than 9,000 customers in andaround Wisconsin’s state capital.

Indeed, FairShare has been so effec-tive in its advocacy of CSA farmers andthe farmers so successful in deliveringhealthy food, that local health insur-ance providers offer substantialrebates and subsidies on health plancosts to clients who are members ofFairShare-endorsed CSAs.

It’s a remarkable benefit — and onethat can be adopted anywhere in theUnited States — to an ever-growingfood movement already loaded withhealthy, high-quality benefits andattracting bright, new rural developerslike Scott Laeser and Chelsea Chandler.

The Farm and Food File is publishedweekly through the United States andCanada. Past columns, events and con-tact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. ❖

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If this mostly unprocessed, completely unadulteratedproduct is offered locally at a fair price, almost every-one will try it, many will buy it and more than a fewwill become devoted to it.

OPINION

Jon BrekkePresident

As president of the 1989-90 Min-nesota State FFA Officer Team, JonBrekke traveled to Washington, D.C.,with fellow team member Jeremy Frek-ing for an FFA conference.

President George H.W. Bush visitedthe FFA officers in the West Wing anddelivered an inspiring speech. Brekke learned the pres-ident of the United States was human, with a sense ofhumor and friends just like everybody else.

“He told a joke that President Ronald Reagan used totell in the Oval Office,” he said. “It was a humanmoment of two legendary figures in my life at thattime.”

The Washington, D.C. trip was also his first ride on anairplane.

“It was a very memorable experience going to all thesignificant monuments and sites in Washington, D.C.,”Brekke said. “It really built a sense of patriotism andhonor for our country and the sacrifices people havemade to make it great.”

Married with four children and living in Shakopee,Minn., Brekke is vice president, member services ofGreat River Energy. In fact, he has spent the last 17years of his career working in power cooperatives,including Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative.

Brekke, who grew up in Godahl, graduated from St.James High School in 1988. While his dad was anagronomist at the grain elevator in La Salle, his unclesran the family farm. He picked rocks, walked beans andbaled hay.

His FFA career was highlighted by his lifetime friendMichael Busch, and St. James High School ag advisorDale Busch, Michael’s father. Brekke and Busch servedtogether as state officers.

“Getting to serve with Michael was really cool for me,fun for me, rewarding,” Brekke said.

While serving as an FFA officer,Brekke attended the University of Min-nesota. In 1992, he graduated with adegree in agribusiness management.

Brekke said he is honored to be partof the FFA legacy that is repeated everyyear in the state officer team. While hemay have been president, he said hisofficer team was truly a team of equals.

“It’s also great to have a group of kids from all overMinnesota who have their own unique talents and meshtogether and form a great team,” he said. “These teamscome together and do a great job, develop great friend-ships, set an example.”

Running the state Greenhand and Chapter LeaderLeadership camps was a good bonding experience forthe team, and required them to stretch their abilities,he said.

“We learned how to put something like that together,”said Brekke. “If you’re teaching, you learn more aboutthe subject than one of the students.”

Like officers who have gone before and after him, hehas strong memories of FFA Advisor Paul Day andExecutive Secretary Jim Ertl.

“They were a great influence on our development,” hesaid. “It just meant a lot to me in terms of teaching uslessons about leadership and being servants while lead-ing.”

FFA was a springboard for Brekke to enter politics.He served two terms as mayor of Shakopee from 1998 to2001. Previously, Brekke served on the Shakopee CityCouncil and the Shakopee Planning Commission, whichhe chaired in 1997.

“The parliamentary procedure at FFA was invaluableas a mayor of a city. Learning how to run a meeting —that sounds so simple, but it’s so powerful to know howto do that,” he said. “Where I learned that was FFA.”

He expects to get involved in politics again, but hiscurrent focus is his job.

“FFA — that was my proving ground,” said Brekke. ❖

‘We meshed together, formed a great team’What do an executive director for acommodity group, financial advi-sor, teacher, cattle rancher, vice

president in a power co-op, and a statesenator all have in common?

They were the 1989-90 MinnesotaState FFA Officer Team.

Over the next several pages you’ll meetJon Brekke, Roger Reinert, Allen “Al”Schoenfeld, Jeremy Freking, MichaelBusch and Cindy Yerbich Bruning, andfind out where they are now and whatthey’ve been doing for the last 25 years.

Another thing these officers hold incommon is they all credit FFA with help-ing them develop leadership and publicspeaking skills, which have played amajor role in their lives and careers.

The 2015 Minnesota FFA Conventionis April 26-28. This year’s theme —“Reach” — is two-fold. The MinnesotaFFA Officer Team is celebrating a year ofoutreach and service to members, saidcurrent state reporter Erin Larson ofNew Richland, Minn.

“Reach” is also meant to motivate mem-bers to reach for their potential, said Lar-son, with general sessions inspiringmembers to Reach Within, Reach Out,Reach Beyond and Reach Deep.

“I think members are going to reallyenjoy our speakers,” she said.

For instance, the Peterson Farm Broth-ers from Kansas are offering a behind-the-scenes look at their social mediamovement to inform the public about lifeon their farm.

“Members will connect with their storyof telling the importance of agriculture,”she said.

—Marie Wood

Jon Brekke — 1990, 2015

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Roger ReinertVice President

Minnesota State Senator Roger Rein-ert gained valuable leadership skillswhile wearing the iconic blue and goldjacket as vice president on the 1989-90Minnesota State FFA Officer team.

“Wearing that blue and gold was thefirst uniform I put on,” Reinert said. “Istill have my chapter jacket and mystate officer jacket.”

Today, he wears the uniform of Lieu-tenant Commander in the U.S. NavyReserves. Reinert has been a DFLState Senator, serving District 7,Duluth, since winning election in2010 and re-election in 2012. Prior tothe State Senate, he served in theMinnesota House of Representativesfrom 2009 to 2011 and served 2004 to2008 on the Duluth City Council,where he was twice-elected president.

Reinert grew up in Dawson, Minn.,but calls Duluth his hometown now.He is an avid runner and sailor onLake Superior.

FFA ignited the spark to serve his coun-

try in the Navy, to servehis community in theMinnesota Legislature,and to teach political sci-ence at Lake SuperiorCollege in Duluth.

“It was this idea thatwe get involved beyondour immediate selfinterests,” said Reinert.“We care about the school, we care aboutthe community, we care about the area.”

Every day in his career he uses parlia-mentary procedure, which he said is basedon the fundamental concept that theminority has the right to be heard. In FFA,Reinert practiced Robert’s Rule of Order.

“I learned that in ninth grade at FFAin Dawson-Boyd High School,” he said.

Reinert grew up in the country out-side Dawson and his parents workedin town. While the district of Duluththat Reinert represents is urban, Min-nesota FFA prepared him well for acareer in state government.

“No one’s farming a single acre,” hesaid, “but that experience is part of who

I am and is definitelya foundation I’ve builton through my profes-sional career.”

When he was a stateFFA officer, Reinerttraveled statewideand recalled a tourthrough the north-western corner of Min-

nesota, an area to which he had neverbeen. He was part of a leadership teamof people from all around Minnesota —much like the State Legislature.

“As a state legislator, not only areyou working with different people, butyou are learning about all the cornersof the state,” he said.

Earning his American FFA Degreewas a major achievement for a kid whodidn’t grow up on the farm.The NationalFFA Convention was also a highlight.Reinert credits Minnesota FFA advisorPaul Day for “changing us as people.”

“He taught us to be adults. You learnedcourtesies like opening doors, standingup when someone came to sit at yourtable,” he said. “My girlfriend gets thebenefit in that I know how to escort herup the stairs when she’s wearing heels.”

Day ensured that state officers didnot fit the stereotype of a small townor farm kid, and expected each stateofficer to be a “professional matureadult” representing FFA. While theNavy built on this, the concept wasfirst instilled by Day.

“He did not hesitate to let you knowif you were not making the standard,”said Reinert.

Being a state FFA officer wasn’t allwork.At one event, Reinert and PresidentJon Brekke reenacted the “Top Gun”scene in which Tom Cruise and his buddysing “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin’.”

“Great people,” said Reinert. “We justhad fun. I truly enjoyed serving withthat group of people.” ❖

25 Years Later: FFA ignited spark to serve country

Roger Reinert — 1990, 2015

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Al SchoenfeldSecretary

Allen “Al” Schoenfeld,Minnesota State FFAsecretary for the 1989-90 officer team,recalled givingspeeches throughouthis FFA career. In thesespeeches, he often referenced quotes thatcould be relevant in all aspects of life.

He still does that today.Schoenfeld has the following quote

from Vince Lombardi posted in histruck: “Perfection is not attainable, butif we chase perfection we can catchexcellence.”

He learned the importance of chasingperfection in FFA. As a state officer helearned “organization, attention to detailand striving to do your best every day.”

Schoenfeld is working to pass on thevalue of doing your best and catchingexcellence to his own sons — Tanner,17, Nathan, 15, Lane, 12, and Chance,6 — at his own home and farm, K & ACattle Company in Astoria, S.D. Heapplies the Lombardi quote to his life,marriage, family and career.

“I am a little bit of a perfectionist,” hesaid. “I can’t be perfect, but I can stillbe excellent.”

Schoenfeld grew up in Medford, Minn.,

where his parentsfarmed 600 acres of cornand soybeans and ran a120-sow farrow-to-finishoperation. When heserved as state officer,Schoenfeld was attend-ing the University ofMinnesota in the ani-mal science department.

“At that time, I had personally sownmy own enterprise — about 120 acresof corn and soybean,” he said.

Schoenfeld enjoyed getting to knowhis Minnesota officer team, travelingtogether and directing state leadershipcamps.

“It was a great team-building experi-ence. It was a lot of fun,” he said.

The trip to Nebraska for the NationalLeadership Conference for State Offi-cers was the “biggest thing” in thatthey got to meet state officers fromacross the country. They also attendedthe National FFA Convention inKansas City, Mo.

Schoenfeld carried the leadershipskills developed in FFA into his adultleadership roles in 4-H and churchorganizations. He also gained the abil-ity to not be afraid to introduce himselfand meet new people.

Chasing perfection,catching excellence

Al Schoenfeld — 1990, 2015

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Jeremy FrekingTreasurer

For Jeremy Freking, communica-tion was the most important skill hedeveloped in FFA.

In fact, he built his career in com-munications, agriculture and advo-cacy — lessons learned as treasurerfor the 1989-90 Minnesota StateFFA Officer Team. Today, Freking is executive direc-tor of South Dakota Soybean Association and SouthDakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council.

Being an FFA state officer was a tremendous oppor-

tunity for a 19-year-old college stu-dent, speaking at numerous localFFA chapter banquets and advocat-ing for youth working in agriculture.

“I really found my niche in termsof what I enjoyed. It’s served me wellin my current career,” said Freking.“Now through my work at SouthDakota Soybean Association andResearch Council, my job’s a lot like

being an FFA officer. I am an advocate for 13,000soybean growers in South Dakota.”

Freking understands that good communicationincludes listening, which is key in his effort to“engage the public about farming.” South DakotaSoybean is leading the “Hungry for Truth” initiativeto open the conversation between farmers and SouthDakotans about where their food comes from.

Previously, he was executive director for the SouthDakota Biotech Association and the South Dakota PorkProducers Council.He was also a crop consultant and dis-trict sales manager for Northrup-King Seed Company.

Raised on a Jackson County corn and soybeanfarm near Heron Lake, Minn., Freking ran for stateofficer at the end of his senior year. As an officer, hewas a freshman at St. Cloud State University, onlypulling half a class load because being an FFA officerrequired so much travel.

Sophomore year, Freking transferred to the Uni-versity of Minnesota and earned a degree in agricul-ture industries and marketing, with a plant and soil

science emphasis.“I think FFA played a major role in the industry I

wanted to pursue,” he said. “I just knew that the agindustry had so many opportunities to pursue acareer in.”

For his Supervised Agricultural Experience, Frek-ing worked at a strawberry farm and tree nurseryin Heron Lake. His team placed in the top 10 in thenation in the nursery/landscape contest. To this day,he can identify a tree and shrub from a bare branch.A couple of years ago, he landscaped his home with65 varieties of trees, shrubs and plants.

“It’s amazing how much of that knowledge hasstuck with me all these years,” he said.

Freking also competed successfully in publicspeaking and parliamentary procedure events. Hegave a “shout out” to FFA advisors Louise Worm andKeith Place at Heron Lake-Okabena High School.

He said he truly enjoyed being a member of theofficer team, especially running the state summerleadership camps.

“We were a team,” said Freking. “We carried out amission. We worked very well together. Those werefond memories.”

Freking encourages all high school students to getinvolved in FFA.

“Some of the skills you learn through FFA willprove invaluable in your future endeavors,” he said.“Say ‘yes’ when opportunity knocks on the door.” ❖

25 Years Later: Say ‘yes’ when opportunity knocks

Jeremy Freking — 1990, 2015

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SCHOENFELD, from pg. 6He worked for a feed company that moved him to west-

ern Minnesota. In transitioning to self-employment, hemoved just over the Minnesota border to Astoria, S.D.

His company, K & A Cattle, averages about 60 cow-calfpairs. The operation’s focus is beef cattle reproduction,artificial insemination, embryo transfer and ultrasounds.A major component is its custom donor house business.

“When I moved to western Minnesota, there wasan interest in the cattle business,” said Schoenfeld.“Cattle was an entity that I could participate in on asmaller scale and still be relevant. In the swineindustry, you have to have some size to be profitable,to support your family.” ❖

Started cattle company

Michael BuschReporter

Minnesota State FFA ReporterMichael Busch published the FFANewsletter four times a year inaddition to his other state officerduties in 1989-90. By that point inhis life, he had already done a lot ofwriting and communicating so thenewsletter was a good opportunity for him.

“I particularly appreciate State Executive Secre-tary Jim Ertl’s assistance and organization andState Advisor Paul Day’s high expectations,” hesaid. “Both Mr. Day and Jim Ertl expected our bestand pushed our team and each of us individually.”

Busch, who grew up in St. James, Minn., had ahobby sheep operation for his FFA projects. But thebulk of his FFA Supervised Agricultural Experiencewas working at Watonwan Farm Service, a farmer’scooperative for grain storage, marketing, seed, feed,fertilizer, chemicals and financing. Busch said hecouldn’t have asked for a better mentor thanVaughn Sinclair, who is credited with turning thesmall co-op into one of the most successful of itskind in Minnesota.

“(Sinclair) demonstrated leadership and providedme countless opportunities to learn and grow,” hesaid.

Busch’s FFA experience became the foundation ofhis career. He earned a degree in ag economics with

an emphasis in marketing andagronomy from the University ofMinnesota. For many years, heworked in agribusiness communica-tions — National Hog Farmer, BeefMagazine, Cevette and Co., Camp-bell Mithun and Miller MeesterAdvertising.

Today, Busch makes his home inEden Prairie and is pursuing a sec-

ond career as financial advisor, compliance managerand annuities wholesaler for Ameriprise Financial,Minneapolis. His work centers around helping peo-ple retire.

His dad, Dale Busch — St. James High School agteacher and FFA advisor — inspired him to joinFFA. Dale Busch was the first generation in the fam-

ily to work off the farm. Busch also looked up to pre-vious state officers.

His years in FFA were a positive experience thatoffered career opportunities, leadership developmentand personal growth.

“The skills and leadership from my FFA years, par-ticularly as an FFA officer, provided public speakingability, organization and leadership skills,” he said.

During his interview with The Land, memories ofFFA friends, mentors and experiences flooded backfor Busch. He recalled reciting the FFA creed, espe-cially the value to be honest and fair in the game oflife.

Busch’s advice for today’s FFA members: “Workhard and enjoy every moment. The friendships andexperience will stay with you all your life.” ❖

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Cindy Yerbich BruningSentinel

Minnesota State FFA SentinelCindy Yerbich Bruning got a kickout of educating city people at the1989 Minnesota State Fair chil-dren’s barnyard. She recalled thatsome visitors thought the chickswere ducks.

“Someone called a llama a cow,” said Bruning. “Ithought ‘Oh my goodness, this is new.’”

Growing up in Puposky, Minn., Bruning knew thedifference between a cow and a llama. Her family’sdairy farm went beef when she was ineighth grade. Her brother still farmstoday.

Bruning served for two years as aregional FFA officer before she madestate officer in 1989-90. She had grad-uated from Blackduck High School.During her service, she attendedNorth Dakota State University.

“It was a fun challenge,” she said. “Ittaught me a lot about myself and ithelped me give back a little bit, whichI really enjoyed.”

Today Bruning lives in Bemidji with her husband,Marcus Bruning, and her three children. She is ateacher for deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visuallyimpaired students at Bemidji Area Schools.

“I think (being in FFA) helped me be more confi-dent, speak before a group, be comfortable in a publicsetting,” she said.

As the only woman on the 1989-90 officer team, shereceived the full effect of the chivalrous mannersinstilled in the male officers.

“Every time I stood up, the guysstood up,” Bruning said. “The guyshad to wait on me.”

The state Greenhand LeadershipConference and Camp in McGregorwas most memorable for Bruning.The leadership camp is planned andled by the state officers for first-yearFFA members. During a baseballgame in which she played catcher,

she got poison ivy on her ankles. Then Bruning hadto wear the officer uniform of a black skirt, FFAjacket and nylons. The nylons caused the poison ivyto spread up her legs.

“It wasn’t an option. You wore offi-cial dress correctly,” said Bruning ofthe dress code. “You looked official. Youlooked professional.”

While she is no longer involved inagriculture, her FFA experiencehelped prepare her for a career in edu-cation, which requires both leadershipskills and confidence in speakingbefore a group.

“It’s really good for anyone — parlia-mentary procedure, job interview —you wouldn’t have to be in agriculture

to benefit from it. It’s just well-rounded activitiesthat you can be involved in,” said Bruning.

For instance, she enjoyed the local chapter activi-ties that weren’t ag-related, such as summer trips tothe Boundary Waters. To this day, she loves the out-doors. She enjoys mud runs, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling.

“We just bought a house on the Mississippi,” saidBruning, “so we will be playing on the river this sum-mer.” ❖

‘FFA taught me a lot about myself’

Cindy Yerbich Bruning — 1990, 2015

It was a funchallenge ...and it helpedme give back alittle bit ...

— Cindy YerbichBruning

87th Iowa FFA Leadership ConferenceApril 19-21 — www.IowaFFA.com

86th Minnesota FFA State ConventionApril 26-28 — www.MnFFA.org

Despite only 3.5 days suitable forfield work during the week endingApril 12, Minnesota farmers advancedsmall grain planting progress to morethan 3.5 weeks ahead of last year’space, according to U.S. Department ofAgriculture’s National AgriculturalStatistics Service. Field activities forthe week included planting, tilling,spreading manure, and applying fertil-izer. Most farmers were waiting forwarmer soil temperatures to begincorn planting.

Rainfall in the southeastern part ofthe state slightly improved topsoilmoisture to five percent very short, 32percent short, 60 percent adequate,and three percent surplus. Subsoilmoisture supplies were rated four per-cent very short, 36 percent short, 60percent adequate, and zero percentsurplus.

Twenty percent of Minnesota’sspring wheat was planted, five daysahead of normal and the second high-

est in the last 10 years, trailing only2012. Seventeen percent of oat acreagewas planted, almost four weeks aheadof the previous year. Barley plantingprogress, at 10 percent complete, wasone month ahead of last year and oneday ahead of the five-year average.Sugarbeet planting was 11 percentcomplete, 30 days ahead of last year.Reports of scattered corn planting insouthern Minnesota were received.Pasture conditions slightly improvedto four percent very poor, 17 percentpoor, 52 percent fair, 27 percent goodand zero percent excellent.Iowa

Wet conditions continued to slowdown fieldwork in Iowa during theweek ending April 12, according toNASS. Statewide there were 2.7 dayssuitable for fieldwork. Parts of Iowaexperienced snow during the week andcool soil temperatures remain a con-cern. After a slow start, farmers innorthern Iowa continued to applyanhydrous, while applications in the

southern two-thirds of the State werewinding down.

Topsoil moisture levels rated twopercent very short, 17 percent short,76 percent adequate and five percentsurplus. Subsoil moisture levels ratedtwo percent very short, 20 percentshort, 75 percent adequate and three

percent surplus. North central Iowareported the highest soil moisture lev-els with topsoil and subsoil moisturelevels rated 95 percent and 87 percentin adequate to surplus, respectively.

This article was submitted by the U.S.Department of Agriculture’s NationalAgricultural Statistic Service. ❖

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By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAFThe Land Correspondent

ORANGE CITY, Iowa —Many schools can boast of a her-itage of FFA chapters that dateback for decades, some even toFFA’s beginnings in 1928 whenWalter A. Newman proposed anorganization that would offerfarm boys a “a greater opportu-nity for self-expression and for thedevelopment of leadership.”

Each year less than a handful ofschools elect to begin an FFA chapter.This can only happen when a schoolincludes agriculture studies in theircurriculum. Unity Christian HighSchool in Orange City, Iowa, has donejust that.

“The ag program came about as aresult of a board strategic retreat in2012,” said Wayne Dykstra, UCHSprincipal. “At this retreat the No. 1action was to build a hands-on pro-gram at Unity in the vocational educa-tion area. That eventually became ag.”

Several board members visitedschools with strong ag and vocational

ed programs, said Dykstra. The visitsto Rock Valley and West Lyon highschools really got the process rolling.

Notices were posted that an agteacher was needed. Dennis Bensongenerally ignored those, but this e-mail he retained. UCHS hadn’treceived many inquiries for theirsearch for an ag teacher.

On a Tuesday in February, Dykstraasked the mom’s prayer group to prayabout it.

The next day the Board for MapleValley-Anthon Oto school district didsomething unusual. The Board offeredearly retirement for those who quali-fied.

Benson qualified. For the last 35years he had taught ag courses andwas the FFA advisor for the school dis-trict.

On Thursday, Benson called MikeSchouten, an ag instructor at Dordt

College. Benson knew Schouten pro-fessionally and through Schouten’sinvolvement in volleyball. Benson isalso a volleyball coach.

Schouten’s response was that he wason the committee for developingUnity’s ag instruction. He encouragedBenson to apply.

“Because Mr. Benson is a great aginstructor that has developed an out-standing ag program and FFA chapterat Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Highschool,” said Schouten. “Mr. Bensonhas the right personality and experi-ence to get Unity’s ag program startedon the right track.”

Friday morning, Benson and Dyk-stra talked again by phone. On Sun-day, the Bensons came up to have alook at the school. Within six days ofthe Unity mom’s prayer group prayingfor an ag instructor, the high schoolhad its first ag instructor.

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UNITY, from pg. 10“God has had his hand in making all

this work,” said Benson. “I am con-vinced that I am where I should benow.”

“Unity is blessed to have this veteranteacher,” said Schouten. “It takes a lotof time and work to start an ag pro-gram and FFA chapter. I am thankfulthat Mr. Benson is up for that chal-lenge.”Seeding an ag program

Developing a new ag program is anarduous task. Benson first thought itwould be fairly simple to take 35 yearsof work and get it done in two months.

That work even included building ashop — the room 36 feet by 45 feet wasthere. It needed to be redesigned andoutfitted with tools the students wouldneed. Since Unity Christian is a pri-vate school, fundraising was involved.

“The community has been very gen-erous,” said Benson. “Building the shopbecame our first project. It was ahands-on operation as we did as muchof the work ourselves as possible tobuild welding tables, woodworkingtables, a storage shed, and pouringconcrete.”

The students now spend time learn-ing to weld. This spring the agmechanic students will be constructinga 24 foot x 60 foot greenhouse.

“It will be hands-on leaning aboutplants,” said Benson. “Growing veg-

etable and flowering plants that can bemarketed. A high tunnel is planned forthe following year.’

About one third of Unity’s studentsare enrolled in the ag program. The 93students are similar to his previousschool — one third girls, two-thirdsboys.

FFA often accompanies schools thathave ag programs. The Unity Christ-ian Chapter became a member of theIowa FFA Association in 2014.

“It is something new for the studentsand parents,” said Benson. “Parentscan talk about their involvement inFFA, its contests and leadership pro-grams. Things are happening here, it isbuilding.”

In March, the Unity Christian Chap-ter distributed the first fruit fromFFA’s famous fruit sales.

Benson said he hopes to continue hisannual summer trips.

“There is so much to know aboutagriculture,” he said. “Each trip isplanned to show something differentand to teach an appreciation for ournatural resources.”

A trip to Alaska is among his favoritetrips. The FFA members saw a rein-deer farm, musk ox operation and asalmon hatchery. He is planning acanoe trip to the Boundary Watersthat will include Soudan UndergroundIron Mines, International Wolf Centerand a honey bee operation. ❖ Your Family Owned Seed Source

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By MARIE WOODThe Land Associate Editor

When the Iowa FFA Association holds its87th Leadership Conference April 19-21 atIowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum inAmes, the organization could break lastyear’s record attendance of 5,400.

Iowa State FFA President Abrah Meyer is lookingforward to an expected 5,500 members and support-ers coming together and celebrating the accomplish-ments of FFA in the past year.

“There’s a lot of energy and excitement at the stateconvention,” said Meyer.

The Iowa FFA Conference is the fifth-largest stateconvention in the National FFA organization. IowaFFA has roughly 14,650 members.

“We are growing. That’s a great thing to be part of,”said Iowa FFA Executive Secretary Scott Johnson.

During the conference, Iowa FFA and Meals fromthe Heartland will package 250,000 meals. Morethan 1,500 members are expected to volunteer inthis event. If the goal is met, then FFA will havepacked one million rice-soy meals for those in need inIowa and around the world.

“We are going to be packing our millionth meal for

our service project over the last four years,”said Meyer.

“Go All Out” is the theme for this year’sconvention. Geared toward leadership,growth and success, the theme challengesFFA members to “Go All Out” in everythingthey do.

While Meyer’s term as a state officer isending her FFA career is not over. A sopho-

more at Iowa State University studying agriculturalbusiness, she plans to join the collegiate chapter andrun for national FFA office.

A member of the Wapsie Valley FFA chapter, Meyergrew up on a small corn and soybean farm outside ofReadlyn. She has enjoyed meeting so many membersfrom across the state and country this past year.

“It has made the biggest impact in my life, the peo-ple I’ve met, the places I’ve got to visit, the experi-ences I’ve had,” said Meyer.

The opportunity to interact with her officer team-mates has been meaningful, as she has seen themgrow as people and leaders and watched the impactthat they have had on others. Meyer is impressed bythe number of FFA members that are living the mis-sion to be servant leaders.

“So many people have so many different perspectives,but in advocating and serving FFA, they are on thesame page and have the same core values,” she said. ❖

‘Energy, excitement’ in Iowa FFA

Abrah Meyer

Record attendance expected at2015 Leadership Conference

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By DICK HAGENThe Land Staff Writer

Minnesota is running short on agteachers. The University of Min-nesota isn’t graduating enough aged majors to fill the gap. SouthwestMinnesota State University inMarshall to the rescue.

“Starting this August 2015, we’llbe offering an ag education majorwith two options: become a high school ag teacher orchange a few courses and become an agriculturalmarketing/ communications specialist,” said GeraldToland, Ph.D.

Toland is a professor of agribusiness and econom-ics at SMSU. The University of Minnesota is gradu-ating 14 to 15 students in agricultural education peryear, but the openings for ag teachers in Minnesotais currently about 35, said Toland.

“So we have an obvious gap,” he said, “which rightnow is mostly being filled by qualified ag ed gradu-ates from the surrounding states. But those statesare also facing ag teacher shortages. It’s not just aMinnesota problem; it’s a national challenge.”

Supply and demand is why this is happening.According to Toland, there’s an increased interest byhigh schools nationwide wanting to teach agricul-ture to their students. As science keeps expanding in

the minds of young people, so toodoes their interest in America’s foodchain — where, how and by whomfood is produced.

“Also within theteaching fraternitya lot of ag teachersare reachingretirement age,”Toland said.“Industry keeps

finding ag teachers are generallywell qualified to make careerchanges into industry. So those twoexoduses are adding to the growingshortage.”

Raphael Onyeaghala, dean of the College of Busi-ness, Education and Professional Studies at South-west Minnesota State University, said he is excitedabout the ag education program starting up inAugust.

“Students are already looking forward to this newcurriculum. Interest in food production is a big thingwith students these days,” said Onyeaghala

Originally from Nigeria, Onyeaghala has a Ph.D.in agricultural economics from the University of Illi-nois. He came to SMSU from the University ofNebraska-Kearney.

Qualified SMSU faculty members are already inplace to teach students. Toland and two other Ph.D.staffers will handle the economics programs andthe ag business management courses. In addition,

SMSU will provide an agronomyprofessor and specialists in out-reach recruitment and marketingfor agricultural programs.

“One of our staffers will be indirect contact with all of the FFAprograms throughout the statemaking them aware of these newopportunities here at SMSU,” saidToland.

Onyeaghala said the agriculturalprogram at SMSU continues to expand as evidencedby the growing number of agricultural business andmarketing firms doing on campus interviews at theschool. Foreign students continue to find SMSU forspecial training. In fact, he recruits students fromTaiwan and this fall will be welcoming another groupof Taiwanese students to the Marshall campus.

Diversity is a trademark of SMSU, with studentsfrom across the nation and several foreign countries.

“We encourage diversity,” said Onyeaghala. “Welive and now work in a global communit — that isespecially true of agriculture — so that needs to bepart of our broader mission, too.” ❖

SMSU to begin offering ag education major this fall

RaphaelOnyeaghala

Gerald Toland

Interest in foodproduction is a bigthing with studentsthese days.

— RaphaelOnyeaghala

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By MARIE WOODThe Land Associate Editor

More Minnesota turkey flocks,along with a turkey flock in Iowa,have tested positive for H5N2, thehighly-pathogenic avian influenza. Atotal of 1,452,500 turkeys and 22turkey farms have been affected inMinnesota as of April 14 reported theMinnesota Board of Animal Health.

The latest flocks are in Kandiyohi,Le Sueur, Meeker, Stearns, Swift andRedwood counties. There are now fivesites in Stearns; four sites in Kandiy-ohi; three sites in Meeker; and twosites in Swift. Lyon, Watonwan, Pope,Lac Qui Parle and Nobles countiesalso have farms affected by the virus.In Iowa, the affected flock of 27,000turkeys is in Buena Vista County.

Based on Minnesota Turkey GrowerAssociation’s formula that eachturkey is worth $17.50, Minnesotaturkey producers have lost an esti-mated $25.4 million worth of birds.

Poultry are at risk for the virus dueto the return of migratory waterfowlon the Mississippi flyway, said BillHartmann, state veterinarian, Min-nesota Board of Animal Health.

However, it is not known how thevirus is getting into the turkey barns.

“We do not know the exact mecha-nism that the virus is getting into thebarns. Our poultry industry is prac-ticing good biosecurity. It’s not justMinnesota, but nationwide, since thisis happening in other states,” saidHartmann.

Biosecurity is more critical thanever. One turkey producer told Hart-mann that everything that touchesthe barn outside of the barn shouldnot touch the ground inside the barn.

So boots and coveralls should be usedonly inside one particular barn.

While Minnesota law prevents Hart-mann from disclosing the location ofthe infected flocks, he said the first twoStearns County infected flocks are twoto three miles apart and the third siteis further out. The first Kandiyohifarm is not on the Stearns-Kandiyohiborder.

“We can’t find any connection whereit would have been spread from onefarm to the other,” said Hartmann.

Once flocks test positive, state offi-cials quarantine the premises andeuthanize all the birds on the property.State officials work with producers todevelop flock plans which includeappraisal and indemnity agreements,carcass disposal and cleaning and dis-infection of the facilities.

This represents a small percentageof the number of turkeys in Minnesota,said Margaret Hart, communicationsdirector of the Minnesota Departmentof Agriculture.No. 1 turkey producer

Minnesota has about 450 farms andraises 46 million turkeys annually,

according to the Minnesota TurkeyGrowers Association. Minnesota is thenumber one turkey producer in theUnited States, and Kandiyohi Countyis the number-one producing countyfollowed by Stearns County.

With the virus affecting the heart ofwhere turkey is grown, state officialshave brought in an incident manage-ment team andfield staff from theU.S. Departmentof Agriculture toassist with thework load.

Once the virus isfound in a turkeyflock, the turkeysare euthanized toprevent thespread. Officialsestablish a 10-kilometer controlzone. The birds inthis zone aretested. Outside ofthe control zone is a surveillance zone.Producers in this zone are notified andasked to report any death losses.

The virus thrives in cold, damp situ-ations so as weather warms, we maysee less of the virus, explained Hart-mann. In the meantime, Hartmann ismobilizing to stop the spread.

“A lot of people are on the groundand prepared to make sure we get ridof this,” said Hartmann.

Every turkey flock is tested prior togoing to the processing plant to ensurethat infected turkeys do not go to mar-ket, said Hartmann.Waterfowl

Minnesota Department of NaturalResources is responding to the out-break by testing wild waterfowls in theaffected counties.

Michelle Carstensen, DNR wildlifehealth program supervisor, said DNRstaff will bait birds to get them to come

to shore in order to gather fresh fecalmatter for lab testing.

State DNR staff will practice goodbiosecurity in their staff and vehicles,she added.

“We are not going to be able tochange the way the birds are movingthrough the environment,” saidCarstensen.

The goal is toraises awarenessand understandthe prevalence ofthe virus in theenvironment, sheexplained.

“Wild water-fowls are thereservoirs forthese viruses,”said Carstensen.Public health

H5N2 does notpose a risk to thepublic health or

affect food safety, assured Joni Schef-tel, public health veterinarian for theMinnesota Department of Health.

In Minnesota and in other parts ofthe country, the virus has caused noinfections in poultry producers thathave had intense contact with infectedbirds, she explained.

The state DOH identifies peopleworking on the affected farm andinterviews them. Those who have hadintense contact with the birds, are rec-ommended an antiviral medicationsuch as Tamiflu. Then for 10 days fol-lowing the last exposure, respiratorysymptoms are monitored via text,phone or e-mail.

“The infected flocks do not go to mar-ket,” said Carstensen.

As a reminder: All poultry and eggsshould be cooked to an internal tem-perature of 165 F to kill bacteria andviruses. ❖

More turkey flocks test positive for avian flu

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONVisit www.mnairesponse.info for the most up-to-date information on Minnesota’s responseto H5N2 avian influenza. The site includeshotlines, biosecurity procedures, response zonemaps and USDA stakeholder announcements.

HOTLINES General questions: (888) 702-9963Report sick or dead poultry: (320) 214-6700,Ext. 3804 (Minn.) or (866) 536-6367 (USDA)Report sick or dead wild birds: (888) 646-6367 Permits in control zones: (651) 201-6817

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health recommends the followingbiosecurity measures to all poultry producers:

1. Eliminate opportunities for your birds to interact with wild birds. Weknow that wild waterfowl are carriers of disease, including HPAI. The bestway to avoid diseases that wildlife carry is to keep domestic animalsseparated from the wild.

2. If you have birds at home, do not visit another farm, home or facilitythat also has birds. If you must visit another premises, be sure to showerand put on clean clothes and shoes beforehand.

3. Remember that vehicles can be vehicles for disease transmission.

Before you drive down the road, consider where you are going. Will you beheading to another farm or a live bird market? If the answer is yes, be sureyour vehicle is clean and free of dirt, manure and other organic material. 4. Early detection can help prevent the spread of disease. Knowing thesigns to look for and monitoring the health of your birds on a regular basisis very important. Some signs to look for include nasal discharge,unusually quiet birds, decreased food and water consumption, drop in eggproduction, and increased/unusual death loss in your flock. 5. Report sick and dead birds to state health officials immediately. If yourbirds appear sick or you have experienced increased mortality, call (320)214-6700, Ext. 3804.

MINNESOTA BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH RECOMMENDED BIOSECURITY MEASURES

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MARSHALL, Minn. — Controversyis heating up over a 500-acre solarpark to be built near Marshall, inStanley township. Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources, the energygiant behind this project, also acquireda portion of the Buffalo Ridge WindFarm turbines in 2003.

Farmers John and Janelle Geurts’property line borders the proposedsolar park. Janelle Geurts suspects itwill be May before the Minnesota Pub-lic Utilities Commission and NextEraofficials will have a public meeting inMarshall.

The Geurts and neighboring farmershave united with a Save Our Farmsonline petition. The petition asks sign-ers to oppose the 500-acre, 62.25megawatt solar park to be built byNextEra Energy.

The petition states: “Ten family farmswill live within one mile of the land,where rich and abundant crops grownfor decades will be replaced by an ineffi-cient and out of place energy source. We

are concerned of the possible healthrisks being forced upon these families,the value of their properties depleting,the disruption of natural habitat andthe loss of county control.”

As of April 13, the petition has 511signatures with a goal of 1,000 signa-tures. The petition and signatures willbe presented to the MPUC and NextEra officials at the public meeting.

“We’re passing this petition along toGovernor Dayton to let him know theopposition to this project,” said Geurts.

A new state mandate requires util-ity companies to generate 1.5 percentof electricity from the sun by 2020.

“The solar industry has really goneto town with this mandate,” said

Geurts. “It’s not that we’re againstsolar. It’s the simple fact that 500 acresof very prime farmland will be takenout of food production. CapX is builtalongside this solar park area so theyhad an easy and logical choice for thislocation.”

CapX2020 is an expanded electrictransmission grid that supportsrenewable energy in Minnesota, NorthDakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

The Geurts are longtime farmingfriends of the land owners selling theacres to the solar project.

“We still are friends, even though it’sa bit awkward now. We heard they con-sidered pulling back on the project butnow it’s too late,” said Geurts.

John Geurts said that the projectwill have a 25-year life, but he won-ders what the condition of that soilwill be after 25 years of void condi-tions.

“It’s disturbing. We all take a lot ofpride in how we take care of our landand our farming responsibilities,” saidJanelle Geurts. “We have serious con-cerns how this land will farm afterbeing blanketed with solar panels for25 years. John and I have both gottenwell educated on renewable and solarenergy.”

The proposed solar park made theMarch 29 Minneapolis Star Tribune.Business and energy writer DavidShaffer wrote that “Energy companieshave proposed 25 sites across the statefor ground-mounted solar panels.”

Lyon County farmer Tom Allex alsovoiced concerns. He said there couldbe other locations that have lessprime land and do not crowd people.He said seven farm residences livewithin a half mile of this proposedsite.

Dispute over big solar park heats up in Marshall

See SOLAR, pg. 16

It’s not that we’re against solar. It’s the simple fact that500 acres of very prime farmland will be taken out offood production.

— Janelle Geurts

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SOLAR, from pg. 15“Our biggest concern is that we think the property

values of these seven neighboring farms will be cutin half. I’m a half mile away but wonder if thismight also lower my farm value,” he said.

Allex understands the state mandate for clean,non-polluting power.

“But the problem is we’re taking 500 acres ofprime farmland without consideration to all theneighbors,” he said. “One neighbor will have solar

panels on all four sides of his farm.They’ve now agreed to move themback, a bigger setback so it’s notright up against your house andproperty.”

Allex is concerned about invert-ers used in generating solar energy.Inverters give off a radio frequency.

“There’s a little danger there.This can be a cancer-causing situa-tion according to some Internet information. They

(project developers) admit therecan be a danger, but these panelswill be located far enough fromhouses so that shouldn’t be aproblem. Apparently they areconcerned enough so now theyare putting in only half as manyinverters, but they will each betwice as large,” said Allex.

Accessing these land parcels isa matter of money according to

Allex.“You offer some farmer twice as much as what his

land is worth and you’ve bought it,” said Allex.Project details are slowly unfolding. He learned

that solar parks larger than 50 mega watts like theone in rural Marshall must be controlled by the sate.

“So our local county commissioners and townshipboards have virtually nothing to say,” said Allex.

Allex also heard that the power from this projectgoes into a grid feeding the Twin Cities and possiblyeven Chicago.

“So there’s absolutely no benefit to us in terms oflower electrical costs. It looks to me like solar is onlya good investment for those folks who put thesesmaller units on their roofs and get the upfrontgrants from the government,” Allex said. ❖

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Auctioneer Dale Fladeboe, whodoes the numbers better than most,was selected by auctioneers forinduction into the Minnesota StateAuctioneers Association Hall ofFame. At 72 years old, Fladeboe hasearned the respect of his colleagues.

“I was amazed. I felt deeply hon-ored,” said Fladeboe.

Flash back to 1978 when Fladeboe was 35. Hiswife, Grace Fladeboe, delivered him to the AuctionSchool in Mason City, Iowa.

“I told my wife that I was either going to buy aherd of dairy cattle or I was going to go to the Auc-tion School,” he said. “Well, we drove to Mason City. Isaid to my wife, if I don’t like this you come and pickme up in a couple of days.”

Needless to say, Grace didn’t get that call from herhusband until the school was finished two weekslater.

“I found out I didn’t like it; I loved it,” Fladeboesaid.

Getting started wasn’t easy. Even auction schoolwasn’t easy.

“I didn’t have a father or a relative in the business.This was all an entirely new experience for me.Today I would tell anyone you’ve got to work hardand you’ve got to genuinely love people,” Fladeboesaid.

A big break came early in his career from AbnerJacobson, a Benson, Minn., auctioneer who wasinducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.

“He took me under his wing, so to speak; guided meon how to do the business,” Fladeboe said. “He wasmy special mentor and I shall always be indebted tohim.”

Even after all these years, his love of the businesscontinues.

“Every day is like a new career,” said Fladeboe. “It’sa tremendous trip we auctioneers take every time wecall a sale. The bidding process gets exciting.

“Often you sense the excitement in the crowd, too. Idon’t think there’s such a thing as a dull auction. If itis then it’s our fault. It’s our task to create that inter-est and excitement. It’s a high-energy performance,but you’d be surprised how much of that energybounces right back from the folks out front.”Second generation

The auctioneering DNA runs strong in the Flade-boe family.

Grace once commented that only by the grace ofGod were they so lucky to have three children whoall wanted to be auctioneers. Glen Fladeboe, KristineFladeboe Duininck and Kimberly Fladeboe Ander-son work in Fladeboe Auctions. Fladeboe sent themto auction school in Mason City, now called the WorldWide College of Auctioneering.

“They, too, found out like I did that they loved theschool and they love the business,” said Fladeboe.

In order to be an auctioneering success, you need to

have a persuasive personality, like people, and earntheir respect, he said. Fladeboe reflected back toJacobson, his early mentor.

“He had a magnetic personality. Everybody likedthe man. If people like you and trust you, they willdo business with you. That’s the secret to this busi-ness,” said Fladeboe.

With four auctioneers in the family, daughter Kris-tine and son Glen call most of the sales these days.

While Fladeboe doesn’t know the exact number ofFladeboe sales since that 1978 start, he has someidea.

“I’ve kept a sale bill of every auction we’ve done.It’s a big huge stack. Best to say there have beenmany,” he said.

With farm commodity prices crashing, farm landsales are still strong.

“It’s kind of amazing. Because we mostly now spe-cialize in doing farmland auctions, even with $3.50corn we’re still seeing a strong land auction market,especially for quality land,” he said.

If the land is tiled and has a Crop Production Indexof 80 or better, the land is selling well, “maybe off 5 to15 percent,” said Fladeboe. He expects farmland tokeep selling well.

“I say the same about good farm equipment,” hesaid. “That market won’t disappear either. A goodtractor with 1,000 or fewer hours still draws goodmoney. New iron has slowed considerably. But givethis entire farm cycle some time. Just like strongprices don’t last, neither do weak prices.”Changes

Like other auctioneering businesses, online buyingis a major part of farm sales. Last year, Fladeboe solda farm to an Indiana investor online. The investorsent his agent to look at the farm and relied on landquality, CPI and drainage data.

“It’s a sign of the times,” he said. “We have Kristi JoBlock sitting with her computer right next to who-ever is calling the sale. She instantly informs ourauctioneer when the online bid is high bid. All ourland auctions anymore are both live and online.”

Fladeboe’s highest farm sale per acre went to aRenville County farm, which in 2013 sold for $11,140an acre. Both live and online buyers were biddng.Even though online bidding extends the sellingprocess across state lines, Fladeboe said most oftheir farm auctions are sold to somebody within a10-mile radius of the farm being sold.

Fladeboe has concerns about the challenges facing

“want-to-be” farmers.“Not that it can’t be done because you can do most

anything if you have a positive attitude,” he said.“But today it takes so much equity to get into farm-ing. Some special family help is almost alwaysneeded.”

Today, Fladeboe Auctions conducts farmland auc-tions across Minnesota and out of state. The firmspecializes in farmland and fundraising auctions.The younger Fladeboes have become national andinternational auctioneering specialists in fundrais-ing sales.

Kristine did an early March sale in Chicago. Glenjust returned from a Cancer Society event in Mon-tana. He’s done cancer fundraisers in Californiaand Florida, too. The last two years, Kristine calleda fundraising auction in Honk Kong, China. Thetwo large auctions raised $3.1 million for the poorin the Philippines. Other major fundraising auc-tions by the Fladeboes are for the Cystic FibrosisFoundation, the American Heart Foundation, andHelping Paws.

In 2010, Kristine was named the InternationalAuctioneer Champion-NAA. Proud of his daughterKristine, Fladeboe pointed out that 30 years agofemale auctioneers were few.

“But people have become accustomed to the factthat women can handle these jobs, too; often betterthan we men,” he said.

Fladeboe said he has been blessed in his auctioncareer and family business.

“The good Lord willing, I’ll want to be a helpinghand as long as I can without getting in the way,” hesaid.

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LAMBERTON, Minn. —Words that everyone wantedto hear were uttered by MarkSeeley, University of Min-nesota Extension climatolo-gist when he spoke in mid-March at a Weather andClimate event at the South-west Research and Outreach Center.

“I’m still optimistic that we can real-ize a lot of soil moisture recharge beforewe head out into the field,” said Seeley.

It turned out Seeley was somewhatprophetic. The week of March 23,Minnesota received helpful precipita-tion, mostly in the form of snow. Withfrost well on its way out, the snowmelt percolated into the top soils.

As a percent of subsoil moistureacross the state in early March, See-ley indicated the numbers are 40 to60 percent of normal.

“That’s not record-breaking,” hesaid. “We’ve had springs when we hadonly 20 percent of normal subsoilmoisture. But yes, overall we coulduse a significant recharging.”

The audience listened carefully toSeeley’s comments on Minnesotaweather. Here are a few:

• Because of warmer weather “uphere” there are now 17 birds that nolonger migrate.

• Dew points of 80 F or higher are nowfrequent even in northern Minnesota.

• The frequency of heat index warn-ings is considerably higher becausethe water content of Minnesota sum-mer air is higher.

• Minnesota climate is changingenough to create new niches for

pathogens, disease and insectmicro-organisms.

• Today fully half the statenow receives 27 inches or moreof rainfall each season.

• Faribault, from 1961 to1990, has seen a 31 percentincrease in yearly rainfall.

• Waseca’s average rainfallwas 27.5 inches; now it is 35.7 inches.

• There has been a 37 percentincrease in three-inch or heavier rain-

falls in the past 10 years.• In 2010, Minnesota had a record

113 measurable tornadoes, including48 in a single day.

• Since 2000 Minnesota has experi-ence five “mega rain” events of 10inches or more.

• In 2012, Drought Aid and FederalFlood Disaster payments occurred atthe same time.

Assessing climate and weather data,Seeley said he thinks more diversity in the

cropping program will be needed to sus-tain Minnesota farming landscape and itsproductive soils. More frequent spells oflimited moisture during the growing sea-son seem inevitable. That puts even moreimportance on maintaining a soil struc-ture that stores water efficiently.

He also foresees a changing crop mixand less mono-culture farming.

“I think 10 years down the road wewill have both the technology and theknowledge to manage a changing crop-ping scenario,” Seeley said. ❖

Climatologist: Subsoil moisture will be recharged

By NANCY MADSENMankato Free Press

Farm advocates are challenging some ofthe assumptions and conclusions drawnby a University of Wisconsin-Madisonstudy that calculated the number of acresadded to row crops across the country.

The study, which used satellite datafrom three different sources to analyzeland conversion from 2008 to 2012, waspublished April 2 in the journal Environ-mental Research Letters.The study deter-mined that Minnesota had the greatestamount of acres of wetlands converted torow crops — 5,000 acres — and was No. 2in conversion of forest to row crops, with13,000 acres of conversion.

In Minnesota, about 216,000 totalacres were converted into row crops,with the greatest concentrations alongthe borders of the North Woods regionwith not much change in south centralMinnesota. But Kevin Paap, presidentof the Minnesota Farm Bureau, saidthe study uses selective dates thatshow high numbers for conversion tocrop land, when within the followingfew years, crop land acreage dropped.

In Minnesota, land used for all cropsincreased by 231,000 acres between2008 and 2012, but then fell by268,000 acres by 2014, he said.

Environmental group Friends of theMississippi River Water ProgramDirector Trevor Russell said that thegreatest changes in the state have beenin the north central area with a “pinesto potatoes” conversion and the RedRiver valley, which is hosting new cropsof corn. “There isn’t any more land insouth or southwest Minnesota,” he said.

The reason for the added acreagewas higher commodity prices, espe-cially for corn and soybeans. Thereport credited the Renewable FuelStandard, which requires a certain vol-ume of fuel blended in gasoline to comefrom renewable sources, as the driverfor the increased commodity pricesand conversion of land to row crop use.

Corn is the primary source of therenewable fuel and would fill more thanhalf of the added acres, according to theUniversity of Wisconsin research.

But Paap said, “It really came down toweather. We had poor crops while manycountries were increasing wants for pro-tein, primarily China. So we had grow-ing demand at a time when the supplywas going down. Ethanol had an effect,but it was only part of the reason.”

The study argued that many of thelands put into crop use had been mar-ginal. “New expansion occurred mostfrequently on marginal land that hadsevere to very severe limitations tocultivation, whereas previous crop-lands were most concentrated onprime farmland characterized by fewerlimitations,” the study said.

But Paap said farmers enrolled in fed-eral programs for crop insurance or con-servation land rental cannot farm onany wetlands converted since 1985 orany highly-erodible soil without mitiga-tion. Russell said some wetlands in other

parts of the state have been converted.The study indicated that one source

of land converted to crop land was landowned by farmers enrolled in the Con-servation Reserve Program, a federalprogram in which the governmentpays a rent to a farmer for not farmingcrop land for 10 to 15 years.

Russell said 600,000 acres have comeout of the federal program in Min-nesota since 2007, with the majoritygoing back to agricultural use.

Many farmers put crop land in theprogram when crop prices were low,Paap said, but with higher pricesavailable during the study period, mayhave farmed part or all of it again astheir program contracts ended.

But, he said, while land under thatprogram decreased, acres that are moreenvironmentally valuable may havebeen enrolled in similar programs.

For example, the number of acres inthe Wetland Reserve Program andReinvest in Minnesota WetlandReserve Program increased from72,433 acres in 2008 to 100,763 acresin 2012 and to 110,952 acres in 2014.

Now, the prices for corn and soy-beans have dropped. Study author anduniversity graduate student TylerLark said this could leave farmers in adifficult spot.

Nationwide, millions of extra acreswere farmed during the period whenhigher prices were available, but the2014 farm bill cut the number of acresin the Conservation Reserve Programbecause of lower demand.

“Farmers could be left with excesspoor quality cropland and no alternativebut to continue cropping it,” Lark said.

Nancy Madsen is a reporter for TheFree Press of Mankato, Minn., a sisterpaper to The Land under The FreePress Media. Madsen can be reached [email protected]. ❖

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LAMBERTON, Minn. —Fewer but heavier rain eventsare in our future, and farmersneed to account for that whenmaking cropping plans.

“More capacity for waterstress is on the landscape,”said Iowa State UniversityExtension soils specialist JerryHatfield, at a weather and cli-mate event March 16 at theSouthwest Research and Out-reach Center in Lamberton.“Climate determines where wegrow a crop; weather determineshow much we produce.”

Hatfield, director of the NationalLaboratory for Agriculture and theEnvironment based at ISU in Ames, isknown for his research on soil, plants,resilient cropping systems and climatechange. He received his Ph.D. fromISU in agricultural climatology andstatistics. Past president of the Ameri-can Society of Agronomy, he has writ-ten numerous publications and books.

The following is from a brief Q&Asession with Hatfield.

Q: How do you visualize thefarming landscape 20 years fromnow in view of the climate changeyou predict?

Hatfield: We’ll see an increasingdiversity of crop mix. We built our cur-rent production system on a relativelystable environment. When we havestable conditions we know what therisk profile looks like. But withincreasingly schizophrenic weatherand climate we’re looking at higherrisks profiles. And that likely will sug-gest a mixture of spring crops, summercrops, even winter crops to spreadrisks over a longer season.

Q: Might the corn and soybeanswe grow today be significantly dif-ferent 20 years from now to betterfit into the new weather scenario?

Hatfield: Today no one knows theanswer. Will corn and soybeans con-tinue their movement into the westernand northern geographies of theUnited States like they have beendoing for the past decade? Or willthese variable weather patternsbecome such a high risk factor thatcorn and soybeans become question-able crop choices. Perhaps winter cropswill predominate because the heat andvariability of rainfall will seriouslylimit spring crops. Today the climatemodels aren’t specific enough to spellout what crops will best work 20 years

from now. However a classicexample is the winter wheatbelt which has been movingnorth out of Texas, Oklahoma,even parts of Kansas becauseof less seasonal moisture.

Q: Can genetic changes incorn make it better able towithstand these futurechanges?

Hatfield: Yes, I think so. Lookat what plant breeders have donealready. Hybrids have becomemuch more stress tolerant toboth heat and moistureextremes. But the reality is that

we’re getting to the point in climatethat even those attributes in plantsaren’t able to withstand the greaterstress of weather. That was our predic-tion in the 2014 report, “The Effects ofClimate Change on Agriculture, LandResources, Water Resources and Biodi-versity.” We indicated agriculturewould be relatively safe until 2050.But at that point and beyond withincreasing temperatures and stressconditions, crops that we grow todaymay not be able to cope with the envi-ronment beyond 2050.

Q: Are our intensive ag practicesaccelerating these challenges?

Hatfield: Actually we have a morestable agriculture here in the UnitedStates comparable with other parts ofthe world. Africa, India, China, Aus-tralia — all those areas of the globeare likely going to experience a lotmore climate change and a lot morenegative impacts on their agriculturethan will the United States. Here inthe United States we farm in a some-what temperate zone with all sorts ofvariations happening but our climatecontinues to favor our agriculturemore so than agriculture in othercountries. We are blessed with reallygood soils. India, a huge country nowwith the largest population, is stillself-sufficient in food production. But20 years from now that likely won’t beso. The major problem with China isthat they have so degraded their soilresources over the years that theircrop productivity will be forever chal-lenged. Any disruption in climate willcause a major disruption in productionin China.

Q: Can the U.S. farm bill do any-thing to rectify what is happeningto our landscape?

Hatfield: One would hope thatincreasing emphasis on conservationpractices and renewed emphasis onpromoting diversity of cropping sys-

tems can be a major thrust of any farmbill. Our farm bills really promotemonocultures yet we know the long-term values of our land resources arenot enhanced that way. We really needto promote much more diversity intoour rural landscape.

Q: Can double cropping withselected fall-seeded cover crops bepart of that new landscape?

Hatfield: Definitely. Even penny-cress, mostly regarded as a weed, canwork when double cropped with soy-beans. The demand for oil seed cropskeeps expanding. I think pennycress isa good example of domesticating a

weed into a viable oil crop. Plus it’s anice niche of what I advocate, andthat is promoting rotations. I look atpennycress as an economic cover crop.We just need to figure out the bestway to grow it and double croppingwith soybeans is an alternative. Inge-nuity in agriculture that promotesdiversity with a very viable crop forthe end user is our challenge.

Q: What’s the future of irrigation?Hatfield: As we talk weather

trends we comment about springs aregetting wetter but summers are get-ting drier and hotter. Yet we see moreand more subsurface drainage beingdug in across the Upper Midwest. Isenough of this water being recapturedfor subsequent irrigation usage? Notso far. Drip irrigation might be a par-tial answer but again weather is theelement. Unless you dig in your waterlines deep enough, freezing and thaw-ing conditions will be a costly issue.Drip irrigation on isolated acres tooptimize production might be feasi-ble. I think agriculture is in for a rev-olution because of these changingweather and climate conditions. ❖

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The future of soybeans — courtesy of geneticadvances — was the focus of the Soybean Sympo-sium March 19 at the University of MinnesotaLandscape Arboretum in Chanhassen, Minn. Theannual event is sponsored by the Minnesota Soy-bean Research & Promotion Council, which directsthe investment of soybean checkoff funding.

The bulk of the checkoff — $2.2 million in2014 — was directed into the geneticresearch and agronomics of growing soy-beans. Gene Stoel, chairman of the Min-nesota Production action team, emphasizedthe importance of genetic and agronomicsoybean research because soybean growers,at least in the immediate future, needresearch that can pay dividends fairlyquickly. Stoel is a soybean and corn producerfrom Lake Wilson, Minn.

Even though global oil seed production is increas-ing and the strong U.S. dollar is slowing exports,Stoel said countries around the world still want U.S.soybeans.

“They say our soybeans perform better,” he said.“Those guys if they have the money to buy ourbeans will be back to buy our beans. Right now whoknows what’s going to happen. There are so many

political events and other issues hap-pening that potentially impact soybeanexports so U.S. production isn’t the key.“Because of stronger amino acid profiles

our Minnesota soybean performs betterin livestock nutrition. But we’reresearching to determine other charac-teristics that identify why our Minnesota

soybean is a better performer for endusers.”

Argentina boosted soybean production substan-tially and many speculators expected a 2-million-acre increase in U.S. soybean production.

“Nobody really knows at this point for either cornor soybean acres. Every farmer will be making thatdecision on their own. It’s a matter of how to becomea least-cost producer,” said Stoel.

According to the U.S. Department of AgricultureProspective Plantings report released March 3, anincrease of 846,000 soybean acres is expected for2015.

Genetic progress has been significant in soybeans,said Stoel.

“The universities, including our U of M, do much ofthe basic genetic research. But today we rely on spe-cific private companies to produce and bring thosevarieties to us,” he said. “However, it’s research we dowith checkoff dollars that lays the groundwork forthose companies to build on. One thing I don’t seeprivate companies picking up on is soybean aphidresistance and incorporating that material into newgenetics.”

While aphid resistant varieties are on the markettoday, Stoel said there should be more.

“The past two years I’ve been in university plotsshowing terrific aphid resistance,” he said. “Theywere using two and three, and even four types ofresistance genes and calling them ‘pyramids.’ Aphidsare fast-developing bugs so they can quickly adapt todifferent resistance schemes, but by using this pyra-mided approach that resistant level doesn’t switchreal quick. I think that strategy has to be used andwill pay big dividends in the long run.”

In the short term, forecasters are predicting below-normal precipitation for the Upper Midwest. Evenwith less rain, Stoel does not consider soybeans amore profitable dry season crop over corn.

“When I run my cash flows, corn still comes out ontop,” he said. “Nobody can predict with accuracywhat’s going to happen this year. To get away fromthe 50-50 corn-soybean rotation and switch intobean-on-beans isn’t a good idea.”

Bean-on-beans opens producers up to more diseaseand insect issues, said Stoel.Breeding techniques

At the Soybean Symposium, a panel of scientistsand researchers discussed the future of soybeangenomics and genetics, including faster breedingtechniques, protein content and high oleic soybeans.

Soybean breeder Jim Orf explained how marker-assisted selection is the breeding strategy thatworks best for improving protein content of soybeansbecause many genes are involved.

“With these new technologies we screen literallyhundreds of genes simultaneously for traits such asprotein, yield and disease resistance,” said Orf.“That’s exciting because in the past we mostlyworked on one trait, maybe two traits for each breed-ing cycle. We can now use these marker genes in pop-ulations of 5,000 to 10,000 plants to find individualplants with three or four of the traits we want.

“So molecular technology is providing significantadvancements in how we can screen larger popula-tions, find the traits we are looking for, and do itquicker.”

The first three to four years of a breeding programare most critical, Orf said. Next product evaluationand seed production are necessary in order to move anew variety into market, but seeds are moving tomarket in about two to three years less time.

“So we’re talking about 10 years from start to fin-ish,” he said.

On the strong amino acid scores for Minnesota-grown soybeans, Orf pointed out that soybeans arelow in the sulphur amino acids which are methion-ine, cystine, lysine, threonine, and tryptophan.

“Increasing all five of those amino acids would cer-tainly make soybean meal a better product,” he said,“particularly for those species where we don’t feed alot of corn. We’re making progress but we’re not yetat the levels we’d like. Part of that is there is notmuch variability in the soybean germplasm. Somaybe we need to look at mutagenesis or other tech-niques to get higher levels.”

Bob Stupar said site-directed mutagenesis andRNA interference technology are tools of the futureof genomics and genetics. RNAi is a pathway to regu-late gene expression. Mutagenesis is the processthat causes a mutation.

“Our goal is a soybean with plus-80 percent oleicoil and minus-three percent low lenic scores,” saidStupar. “Soybeans have rapidly become a consumer-driven commodity.”

High oleic soybeans produce oil with increasedfunctionality, which has benefit for food and indus-trial users and could increase the value of all U.S.soybeans. Recognizing this potential to revolutionizethe soy oil industry, the U.S. soybean checkoff set agoal of 18 million planted acres of high oleic soy-beans by 2023.

Surprisingly, high oleic oil soybeans are not necessar-ily the favorite of all end users. McDonald’s has triedhigh oleic oils but said the fries don’t have as muchtaste. You can add flavors back into the cooking grease,however, so why not get the better oil, suggested Orf. ❖

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With these new technologies wescreen literally hundreds ofgenes simultaneously for traitssuch as protein, yield and dis-ease resistance.

— Jim Orf

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Caregivers face many challenges including makingsure medications are refilled and there are manythings which can make this easier. First, do not waituntil the last pill as this may lead to other problems.You may be able to get the medication refilled, butyou may end up finding the prescription has expiredor has no more refills left. You will then have to callthe healthcare provider to request a refill or call thepharmacy to fax the provider’s office a refill request.

Second, it is helpful to have a list of all medica-tions and supplements being taken, including thename of the medication or supplement, dose, and

frequency taken. It helps if the dose is specific, suchas how many milligrams per capsule or tablet, ratherthan a generic reference such as one or two capsulesor tablets. Be sure to read the label on the medicationcontainer for the dosage information. Another pieceof information especially useful for long-distance careproviders is the rx number from the prescription bot-tle. The rx number may change at times especially ifthe medication is filled at another pharmacy.

Next, consider which method is most convenient foryou to refill medications. When picking up medica-tions in person at the pharmacy, save yourself some

time by using your telephone. Call in advance to fillmedication prescriptions and to check if the medi-cines are ready. Some pharmacies even offer a serviceto send a text message to your cell phone alerting youwhen your medications are ready to be picked up.Taking advantage of pharmacies offering 90-dayrefills for medications taken on a regular basis candecrease the time spent in line at the pharmacy.

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Somebody called you a birdbrain last week.At first, it really made you mad. What kind of a

thing is that to say? You’re way smarter than a birdand your brain’s much bigger, but what are yougonna do?

You’re going to read “Birdology” by Monica Russo,photographs by Kevin Byron and next time someonesays you’re a birdbrain, you’re going to say “Thankyou!”

No matter where you live — city or country, apart-ment or house — there are birds outside (and some-times inside). There are, in fact, “at least” 9,000 dif-ferent bird species in the world, and more than 700species are found in North America. That makes birdwatching an easy hobby for just aboutanywhere.

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You might have heard the old sayingthat someone eats like a bird. That couldbe very interesting, because birds don’thave teeth. They do have beaks, however,and those beaks are specialized to helpthe bird eat its dinner of seeds, plants,bugs, fish, or small animals. When a birdopens its beak to “speak up,” what it sayscould warn its flock of danger, remind oth-ers to stay away, or tell you what kind ofbird you’re hearing.

Even a bird’s feet can indicate a lotabout its home and habitat. Ducks’ feetare wide and webbed, to make it easier toswim. Ruffled grouse have feet that helpit walk on snow. Insect-eating birds have feet thatcan grasp twigs, while large birds — the ones thathunt for meat — have sharp talons at the end oftheir feet for capturing prey.

A hummingbird’s wingspan is around three inches,while the marabou stork’s wingspan is about 12 feet.Some birds build nests underground, while the nestof the Australian malleefowl is taller than you.Pigeons are non-native; they were imported fromEurope. Sparrows came from Europe, Africa, GreatBritain, and Asia. And if you want to help birds, thenvolunteer — learn more inside this book.

So now who’s the birdbrain? Not your youngster.Not your curious future ornithologist, especiallywhen you put “Birdology” in her hands.

From bird anatomy to habitat and volunteeropportunities, children will find a good overview ofbirds and bird watching in this book, in terms thatchallenge them but won’t frustrate them. AuthorMonica Russo and photographer Kevin Byron don’toverwhelm their readers but they do include activi-ties, a glossary, and resources; parents and grand-parents will be happy to note that the authors urge alook-don’t-touch bird watching method, so kids canenjoy this hobby safely.

This is a great book for naturalists and birdwatchers to share with a 7- to 12-year-old whowants to know what the feathered fuss is all about.Once you’ve got “Birdology,” you’ll both be singingits praises.

Look for the reviewed book at a bookstore or alibrary near you. You may also find the book atonline book retailers.

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri hasbeen reading since she was 3 years old and nevergoes anywhere without a book. She lives in Wiscon-sin with three dogs and 10,000 books. ❖

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(2) CIH TM 200, 60.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $44,500 (2) CIH TM 200, 50.5' Fld Cult ................................starting at $47,500 CIH TM 200, 44.5' ACS Fld Cult................................................$59,500 (4) CIH TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $56,500 (2) CIH TMII, 54.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $49,000 CIH TMII, 52.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$43,000 (5) CIH TMII, 50.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $34,500 (4) CIH TMII, 48.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $33,500 CIH TMII, 46.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$33,500 (2) CIH TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $45,900 (3) CIH TMII, 40.5' Fld Cult......................................starting at $39,500 CIH 4900, 44' Fld Cult ................................................................$7,500 DMI TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$33,500 (2) DMI TMII, 54.5' Fld Cult ....................................starting at $32,500 DMI TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$32,750 DMI TMII, 35.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$15,900 JD 2210, 64.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$78,500 JD 2210, 55.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$54,900 (2) JD 2210, 54.5' Fld Cult ......................................starting at $58,900 JD 2210, 52.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$73,500 (7) JD 2210, 50.5' Fld Cult ......................................starting at $35,500 JD 2210, 49.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$59,900 JD 2210, 45.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$40,900 (2) JD 2210, 44.5' Fld Cult ......................................starting at $39,000 JD 2210, 32.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$31,500 JD 985, 50.5' Fld Cult ..............................................................$23,000 JD 985, 49.5' Fld Cult ..............................................................$22,000 JD 980, 50' Fld Cult ..................................................................$23,000 JD 980, 36.5' Fld Cult ..............................................................$16,500 JD 960, 44.5' Fld Cult ................................................................$8,900 JD 960, 28.5' Fld Cult ................................................................$5,500 Krause 5635-50 Fld Cult ..........................................................$49,900 NH ST250, 36.5' Fld Cult ..........................................................$32,500 Sunflower 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Claas 8700, '04, 2005 hrs ........................................................$98,500 NH H8080, '11 ..........................................................................$89,000 JD R450, '12, 695 hrs ............................................................$106,000 (4) CIH DC132, 13' MowCond ................................starting at $27,900 CIH DCX101 MowCond ............................................................$19,900 CIH SC412 MowCond ................................................................$7,500 (2) Claas 9100C MowCond ......................................starting at $58,000 Claas 8550C MowCond ............................................................$54,000 Claas 8400RC MowCond ..........................................................$55,000 JD 946, '04 MowCond ..............................................................$18,500 NH H7450 MowCond ................................................................$24,900 (2) NH 1475, 14' MowCond ....................................starting at $10,900 NH 1431 MowCond ..................................................................$13,500 NH 499 MowCond ......................................................................$9,900 (2) CIH MDX81 Disc Mower ......................................starting at $5,800 CIH MDX31 Disc Mower ............................................................$4,500 Kuhn GMD800 Disc Mower ........................................................$7,900 Kuhn GMD700HD Disc Mower....................................................$9,500 Kuhn GMD600, 7' Disc Mower ..................................................$4,400 Everest 5700C Rotary Mower ....................................................$1,995 Kuhn GMD400 Rotary Mower ....................................................$7,000 Landpride AFM4211 Rotary Mower ..........................................$12,500 Landpride FDR2584 Rotary Mower ............................................$3,000 Landpride RCF2072 Rotary Mower ............................................$2,500 Woods BW1800Q Rotary Mower ..............................................$17,000 Gehl WM2109 Wind Merg ........................................................$13,500 H & S WMCH30 Wind Merg ....................................................$34,900 (5) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg................................starting at $26,500 NH 166 Wind Merg ....................................................................$3,500 Oxbo 330 Wind Merg................................................................$96,500 Phiber SM848 Wind Merg ........................................................$28,500 Rowse 8' Wind Merg ..................................................................$6,500 H & S BF12HC Rake....................................................................$5,950 Pottinger 185A Rake ................................................................$15,000

CIH RB564, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................................$26,500 (2) CIH RB561, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................starting at $8,500 CIH RS561, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................................$10,750 Claas 280RC Rnd Baler ............................................................$19,500 Claas 255 UNI Rnd Baler ..........................................................$31,000 JD 854 Rnd Baler......................................................................$26,900 JD 568 Rnd Baler......................................................................$27,000 NH BR760 Rnd Baler ................................................................$22,600 NH 688 Rnd Baler ....................................................................$13,500 NH 648 Rnd Baler ......................................................................$9,900 CIH LB334 Rec Baler ................................................................$75,000 (2) CIH LB333 Rec Baler..........................................starting at $59,000 Hesston 4755, 3x3 Rec Baler....................................................$35,500 (2) NH BB940A Rec Baler ........................................starting at $49,500

Case SR250, '11, 1550 hrs ......................................................$29,000 Case SR220, '12, 700 hrs ........................................................$36,900 Case SR220, '12, 785 hrs ........................................................$33,900 Case SR220, '11, 3060 hrs ......................................................$27,000 Case SR200, '13, 490 hrs ........................................................$34,500 Case SR200, '13, 1245 hrs ......................................................$32,750 Case SR200, '13, 1500 hrs ......................................................$34,500 Case SR200, '13, 1660 hrs ......................................................$27,400 Case SR200, '13, 1980 hrs ......................................................$27,400 Case SR200, '12, 1330 hrs ......................................................$31,900 Case SR200, '11, 1300 hrs ......................................................$30,000 Case SV300, '12, 2100 hrs ......................................................$34,900 Case SV300, '12, 2180 hrs ......................................................$33,900 Case SV300, '11, 1635 hrs ......................................................$36,900 Case SV300, '11, 2270 hrs ......................................................$37,500 Case SV250, '12, 3005 hrs ......................................................$29,500 Case SV250, '11, 1170 hrs ......................................................$30,500 Case SV250, '11, 1330 hrs ......................................................$29,000 Case 1845C 3815 hrs................................................................$15,500 Case 1835C, '89, 1755 hrs ........................................................$6,900 Case 445CT, '06, 1630 hrs........................................................$35,500 Case 410, '05, 310 hrs..............................................................$22,900 Case 60XT, '04, 3095 hrs..........................................................$16,000 Case 60XT, '04, 3430 hrs..........................................................$16,200 Bobcat S300..............................................................................$34,900 Bobcat S185, '11, 520 hrs ........................................................$29,500 Deere 326D, '12, 355 hrs..........................................................$36,900

Deere 323D, '13, 240 hrs..........................................................$48,500 Deere 260, '02, 3920 hrs ..........................................................$16,750 Deere 250, '00, 8840 hrs ..........................................................$12,900 Gehl 7810, '10, 1860 hrs ..........................................................$39,500 Gehl 5640E, '08, 3900 hrs ........................................................$19,900 Gehl 5640, '04, 3900 hrs ..........................................................$19,900 Gehl 5240E, '11, 2775 hrs ........................................................$22,900 Gehl V330, '12, 640 hrs ............................................................$42,500 Gehl V330, '12, 910 hrs ............................................................$38,900 Kubota SVL90-2HC, '12, 1375 hrs............................................$47,500 Kubota SVL90-2HC, '12, 1650 hrs............................................$42,900 Mustang 2700V, '09, 730 hrs....................................................$29,900

(3) Alloway 20' Shredder ..........................................starting at $2,500 Alloway 15' Shredder ................................................................$11,500 Balzer 2000, 20' Shredder ........................................................$13,900 Brillion FS-1806-1 Shredder ....................................................$10,500 JD 520 Shredder ......................................................................$12,900 JD 220, 20' Shredder..................................................................$9,900 Loftness 360, 30' Shredder ......................................................$17,500 Loftness 180, 15' Shredder ........................................................$7,900 Wilrich 22' Shredder ................................................................$12,900 Woods 522CD6K Shredder ......................................................$18,900 Woods S20CD, 20' Shredder ......................................................$5,900 (2) Gehl FX1620 Forage Box......................................starting at $8,990 (2) Meyer 4620, 20' Forage Box ..............................starting at $18,500 (4) CIH 600 Forage Blower ........................................starting at $1,250 Alloway 1410 Auger ....................................................................$2,250 Buhler 856, 8x56 Auger ..............................................................$1,950 Feterl 12X72 CSWD Auger ..........................................................$8,500 Hutch 10x60 Auger ....................................................................$6,500 Mayrath 10x52 Auger..................................................................$1,450 Sudenga 12x61 Auger ..............................................................$10,500 Westfield MK 80x61 Auger ........................................................$4,150 Westfield MK 10x71 Auger ........................................................$6,250 Knight 8132 Manure Spreader ..................................................$21,000 Knight 8024 Manure Spreader ....................................................$6,250 Meyers 3954T Manure Spreader ..............................................$14,500 Meyers 435 Manure Spreader ..................................................$14,900 NH 195 Manure Spreader ..........................................................$7,500 Artsway 5165, 165 bu Grinder Mixer ........................................$22,000 Hiniker Big Ox 10' Blade ............................................................$3,995 CIH L780 Loader ......................................................................$19,500 Buhler 9' Loader ........................................................................$7,500 Gnuse F40 Loader ......................................................................$2,800 Demco 650 Grav Box ................................................................$10,500 Demco 365 Grav Box ..................................................................$6,500 DMI 280 Grav Box ......................................................................$2,850 Killbros 500 Grav Box ................................................................$4,200 Killbros 387 Grav Box ................................................................$5,650 Killbros 385, 400 bu Grav Box ....................................................$5,300 Parker 505, 550 bu Grav Box....................................................$14,900 Balzer 1250 Grain Cart ..............................................................$57,000 (2) Brent 1594, 1500 bu Grain Cart ........................starting at $75,000 (2) Brent 1194 Grain Cart ........................................starting at $41,500 Brent 1082 Grain Cart ..............................................................$36,900 Brent 882, 850 bu Grain Cart ....................................................$35,000 Brent 776 Grain Cart 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I was having lunch with a friend. (Ifyou were the guy I used to work with inyouth ministry, you would tip your headdown, look up from the top of yourglasses and ask in a tone of disbelief andskepticism, “You have a friend?”)

I used to set myself up for that oneevery dang time.

But as we were talking, the conversa-tion turned to what it was like to grow upon the farm as young girls.

Most of my friends lived in town, andback in the day, I would have given any-thing for that. It was cooler to live there. I wouldn’thave to drive 10 or 12 miles just to get to a town,wouldn’t need a “good reason to go,” and could hangout with my friends. I wouldn’t have to call long dis-tance to talk to them (which was a huge issue backin the day), and I could even have an actual jobinstead of relying on babysitting money to give methe cash flow I needed.

It would be years before I actually would live intown and have a real job — which still didn’t giveme the cash flow I needed.

I didn’t have my friends over all that often. I did-n’t think they would like it because we were con-fined to the farm boundaries. In town we could walkor drive all over town, stop at a store, and do noth-ing without feeling guilty about it.

But as we got to talking, my friend revealed thatshe had a sort of similar experience. She said herfriends would tell her there was nothing to do at herfarm when they came to stay. She was a littlestunned, because she said she never noticed it.

“We had, like, 50 kitties,” she said of thethings that kept her happy and occupiedon the farm as a young girl. But eventhen, she began to wonder if it was truethat it wasn’t as cool to live on a farm as

it was to live in town. So she consulted her mother.“My mom asked me, ‘How many of your friends

have four wheelers?’ And I never really thoughtabout that — we used to go four wheeling all thetime and I never thought anything of it,” she said.

And perhaps that innocence — that being unawarethat there is any other way of life — that is thebeauty, and the great gift, of growing up on the farm.

As a farm child, my siblings and I were never lav-ished with things. Times were tough back then, too,and with seven children to raise, no one got a lot ofanything except time — either working (my broth-ers, especially) or just being on the farm.

It would be years before I knew what a gift that was.Maybe it was because of my own experience on the

farm, or maybe it was our own lack of financial overflow,that we never lavished our children with a lot of thingseither. Our boys were in their glory working with theirdad on the farm — handling livestock and learning howto operate all of the farm equipment as they got older.

It may be different for girls, though. Our daughterhad to come home from school to do pig and sheepchores during fall harvest, wrestling season andspring planting, when all of her other friends could go

shopping or do some-thing fun after school.

Some of those yearswere tough for her, buttoday she also under-stands the great gift itwas to have thosedaily chores — toknow that responsibil-

ity — and to grow up on the farm.My sisters and I had all kinds of things to take up

our time — playing Annie Annie Over The (wash)House; playing kick ball over the high-wire in ourfarm yard; setting up a “house” in one room of thecorn crib when Dad decided he didn’t need it thatyear; sitting on top of the brooder house just to talk;listening to our voices echo in empty grain bins; pre-tending the loading chute was a stage, and using iton which to perform — with our jump ropes asmicrophones; clothes-pinning playing cards to thespokes of our bike tires and riding down the big hillin our yard; and playing in the cool corn in the upperbins of the corn crib. We also had a creek near ourfarm, which provided us a place to dip our toes in,and a place to ice skate.

On the farm, we were each other’s gift, and eachother’s investment of time.

Looking back, we really were country, when coun-try wasn’t cool. We didn’t know any other way of life.And I would never trade that experience for any cashoffering.

OK. Maybe for a certain amount. But it would haveto be very, very high.

I gotta be honest.Karen Schwaller brings “Table Talk” to The Land

from her home near Milford, Iowa. She can bereached at [email protected]. ❖

Growing up on a farm when country wasn’t cool

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I didn’t have my friends over all that often. I didn’tthink they would like it because we were confinedto the farm boundaries. In town we could walk ordrive all over town, shop at a store ...

My son’s first words when we get home after workand school are “Mom, I’m hungry. Can I have asnack?” Since it is usually close to supper, I encour-age him to go play. Since I plan my evening meals aweek at a time, I can get supper on the table quickly.Menu planning is a win-win for us. I’m not stressedout thinking about what we are going to have andmy son doesn’t have to wait long to eat when he ishungry.

Eating a balanced meal and saving money at thegrocery store are other benefits of menu planning.Here are some tips to successful menu planning:

• Determine what meals you will plan. Since themeal my family eats together is supper that is themeal I plan. I go to the grocery store once a week so Iplan my meals a week at a time. You might choose toplan them for more or fewer days.

• Write the plan on a calendar. I write my mealplan on a calendar that hangs in my kitchen. Thiscalendar includes other family activities so I know ifwe will be gone for a meal at night or have a reallyrushed evening. My husband knows to look at the

calendar to see what we are having.• Another option is the five-day online meal plan-

ner from Iowa State University Extension and Out-reach. Visit www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/for the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. website. Since week-ends tend to be less structured for most people, theplan is for only five days. The meal planner also has achecklist of the food groups to plan balanced meals.

• Check what you have on hand. Check your refrig-erator, freezer, and cupboards for foods that need tobe used up in the next few days. Think of ways toinclude these items in your meals. I always plan anight to have leftovers so they don’t go to waste.

• Review the grocery ads for specials you can use.Save money by purchasing items on sale that youcan pair with the foods you have to complete yourmeals.

• Keep a list of the recipes your family likes best.This article was submitted by JoAnn Bartusek with

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Con-tact her at [email protected] or (641) 423-0844. ❖

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Local Corn and Soybean Price Index

Grain AnglesBe sure to get

the full messageI was able to attend Commodity Classic at the end

of February in Phoenix, Ariz. This is a large conven-tion that features National Corn Growers, Soybeanand Sorghum associations. It features a trade showand many informational seminars. This year hadrecord attendance, with over 3,700 farmers.

The hot topic, the new buzzword, was “big data.” You haveprobably heard about it andeveryone is wondering how do weuse it, compile it, and who owns itand has access to it. Those itemswill be sorted through and fig-ured out, but it might take awhile.

One of the interesting seminarsI attended was a speaker talkingabout the grain markets. As youcan imagine, there are a lot ofopinions on where the marketsmay be heading and each speaker has a differentperspective.

As I listened to the speaker, he was telling hisfarmer audience that the corn and soybean markets,as he sees them, are bullish, which means they haveupside potential.

This surprised me somewhat and he continued talk-ing about the upside and that we should not be dis-couraged with the market as it will be moving higher.

The entire time I was concerned that everyone inthat room will just hold on to their crop and notmarket until the price goes a lot higher, and there isno guarantee of that happening. People rememberwhat they want to hear.

As the speaker was summarizing his presentation,

Grain OutlookCorn down as

market recedes The following market analysis is for the week end-

ing April 10.CORN — Traders straggled back from their Easter

holiday with just enough leftover optimism from theprevious week to last one session. Corn tried to closehigher on Monday and extendlast week’s recovery, but failed.

May and December corn fadedeach day of the week with theMay contract settling 9 1⁄2 centslower for the week at $3.77 perbushel. The December contractclosed the week down eight centsat $4.02 1⁄2 per bushel. Corn isback to where we were the day ofMarch 31 U.S. Department ofAgriculture Grain Stocks andProspective Planting reports.

Anticipation for an increasingcarryout number on the April 9USDA monthly crop report and a firming U.S. dollarwere factors in the receding market. Weather for theMidwest turned wetter with forecasts for additionalprecipitation over the next 10 days being interpretedas favorable for the growing season, conceding thatplanting delays are occurring. If the rain causessevere flooding, this outlook may turn around andprovide support to the new crop contract.

The first official corn planting progress report isexpected to be released on April 13. On April 6 somestates included progress in the weekly recap: Texas37 percent complete versus 50 percent average,Louisiana 67 percent complete versus 93 percent onaverage, Mississippi 34 percent versus 57 percentaverage, Georgia 36 percent complete versus 59 per-

Livestock AnglesHogs, cattle onpositive trend

The livestock markets are starting the month ofApril with a positive attitude toward both the hogand cattle markets. Both markets have seen cashprices and the futures market improve during thepast few weeks — the hogs from improved demandfor pork, and cattle because oftight supplies of live inventory.

The cattle market continues toprove to have good underlyingsupport due to the significanttight supplies. This is forcing thepackers to compete for live inven-tories through aggressive bid-ding, which keeps the cash pricein a firm stance.

The futures market has beenreluctant to follow this scenarioas, from a demand standpoint,the market is weak, and theboxed beef trade is noticeablywell below in volume over the past couple of years.

For the near term, it does not appear that thisstruggle between supply and demand will cease.Therefore the possibility is good that the cash tradein cattle will remain firm and the futures market willcontinue to lag behind the cash price.

The reason for the disconnect between cash andfutures is that the futures are anticipating thechange in supplies along with the continued sluggishdemand for beef. On the other hand, the cash is astraight reflection of the current condition of a tightsupply of market-ready cattle. Producers should con-tinue to monitor both supply and demand conditionsand protect inventories as needed.

The hog market, after a long sustained decline in

JOE TEALEBroker

Great Plains CommodityAfton, Minn.

Cash Grain Markets

Sauk RapidsMadisonRedwood FallsFergus FallsMorrisTracy

Average:

Year AgoAverage:

corn/change* $3.48 -.03$3.31 -.03$3.43 -.03$3.29 -.01$3.24 -.03$3.46 -.03

$3.37

$4.35

soybeans/change*$8.35 -.13$9.10 -.08$9.19 -.09$8.90 -.02$9.08 -.02$9.20 -.08

$8.97

$14.19

Grain prices are effective cash close on April 14. The price index chart compares an average of most recently reported local cash prices with the same average for a year ago.*Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

PHYLLIS NYSTROMCHS Hedging Inc.

St. Paul

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

See NYSTROM, pg. 30 See TEALE, pg. 30 See HUNEKE, pg. 30

ANDY HUNEKEAgStar Director Leasing

& Trade CreditNorthfield, Minn.

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MAY’14 JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN’15 FEB MAR APR

NYSTROM, from pg. 29cent average and Arkansas 27 percentcomplete versus 43 percent average.

The April 9 monthly supply/demandtable was about as expected. Endingstocks for 2014-15 of 1.827 billionbushels were 50 million bushels higherthan the March report, but slightlyless than the average trade guess of1.854 billion bushels. The change inending stocks was achieved through adrop in feed/residual of 50 millionbushels. The average on-farm priceestimate was raised a nickel on the lowend and dropped a nickel on the highend to $3.55 to $3.85 per bushel.

World ending stocks for 2014-15 at188.5 million metric tons were wellabove the average estimate of 186.9mmt and last month’s 185.28 mmt.Argentina’s production number wasincreased 0.5 mmt to 24.0 mmt whileBrazil’s number was unchanged at75.0 mmt. China’s import outlook wasraised 0.5 mmt to 3.0 mmt. Conabrefreshed their Brazilian corn produc-tion number from 78.21 mmt to 78.99mmt on April 10. The trade is estimat-ing that China has bought two millionmetric tons of Ukrainian corn thisyear versus previous estimates of 600tmt. Argentina’s corn harvest ispegged at 16 percent complete versus14 percent last year. Brazil’s corn har-vest is estimated at 59 percent com-plete versus 70 percent last year.

Weekly export sales were better thanexpected at 25.2 million bushels for oldcrop and 2.5 million bushels for newcrop. Old crop sales need to average17.3 million bushels per week to accom-plish the USDA outlook for 1.8 billionbushels. From this point last year untilthe end of the marketing year, salesaveraged 11.8 million per week.

Weekly ethanol production fell16,000 barrels per day to 936,000 bar-rels per day. Ethanol stocks wereessentially unchanged at 20.5 millionbarrels. More reports of bird flu inMinnesota has everyone on guard.New cases were also detected insouthwest Ontario and North Dakota.

OUTLOOK: Producer selling hasdried up as prices have receded. Thecalendar, rather than price, may bewhat next sparks sales when the cropis in the ground and established.Nearby corn has not broken out of the$3.67 to $3.90 range since the March31 reports. December corn finds firstsupport near $3.98 3⁄4-$3.96 perbushel. Resistance comes in at $4.10,then $4.20 per bushel. The currentweather forecasts look drier for the

Midwest in the shortterm, with rain return-ing on the 11-15 daymaps. The Climate Prediction Centerthis week put the odds of El Nino tocontinue through the summer at 70percent. El Nino improves the chancesfor moisture in the Midwest.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans traded totheir lowest level for a lead contractsince Oct. 21 and closed out the week ona poor note when the May contracttraded down to $9.44 1⁄2 per bushel. Arallying U.S. dollar, poor demand for U.S.beans, and record harvests coming off inSouth America precipitated the fall.

The monthly USDA balance sheetsheld no surprises. The USDA 2014-15supply/demand sheet increased importsby five million bushels, increased seedusage by six million and upped residualuse by 14 million bushels. The endresult was a cut in ending stocks of 15million bushels to 370 million bushels.This figure was spot on with the aver-age trade estimate. The on-farm aver-age price forecast rose by 15 cents onthe lower end and fell 35 cents on thehigher end to a new range of $9.60 to$10.60 per bushel.

World ending stocks of 89.55 mmtwere again essentially right on withpre-report guesses and unchangedfrom last month’s number. Brazil’s soy-bean production forecast wasunchanged at 94.50 mmt; but due toreports of excellent yields in Argentina,their production was edged 1.0 mmthigher to 57.0 mmt. China’s import fig-ure was left alone at 74.0 mmt. Therewas chatter around the market thatChina was looking to delay bean ship-ments from Brazil as its crushing mar-gins narrow. Brazil’s crushing marginis still positive, but has been cut in halfover the last 30 days. On April 10,Conab refreshed the Brazilian cropestimates. Conab increased the beanproduction estimate from 93.26 mmt to94.28 mmt. This compares to theUSDA’s 94.5 mmt forecast.

There are reports out of Brazil thatthe Bank of Brazil does not have fundsavailable for low-interest loans forfarmers to pre-pay inputs for nextyear, but funds are available at thenormal rate of 16 percent. The BuenosAires Cereal Exchange projects Argen-tine soybean harvest is nearly 20 per-cent complete versus 15 percent lastyear, according to reports. Brazil’sbean harvest is 75 percent complete,right on the average.

Weekly export sales continue to sea-sonally fade. For old crop, cancellationsoutweighed new sales for a net sales

number that was a neg-ative 6.5 million

bushels. New crop saleswere above expectations at 18.5 mil-lion bushels. China switched 13 mil-lion bushels from old crop to new crop.Old crop sales need to average threemillion bushels per week to hit theUSDA forecast for 1.79 billion bushelsof exports. Last year, exports averaged2.2 million bushels per week from nowthrough the end of the marketing year.

Due to an oil storage tank fire adja-cent to the Brazilian port of Santos,soybean loadings were delayed fourdays. The fire initially encompassed sixtanks and resulted in truck traffic intothe port being delayed. The fire is nowdown to one tank and traffic is open.

OUTLOOK: A week of lower lowsand lower highs is not bullish. Ifweather delays corn planting, theassumption is there will be someswitching from corn to soybeans.Argentina’s farmers are expected tosell up to a third of their record cropover the next two months which also

puts a dark cloud over the market.Without a weather threat to the U.S.soybean crop, rallies will likely be metwith grower sales and difficult toextend. May soybeans broke throughthe $9.50 support level, leaving nextsupport closer to $9.29 per bushel.Resistance in May beans is $9.65, then$9.73 1⁄2 per bushel. May soybeanswere 34 1⁄2 cents lower for the week,closing at $9.51 1⁄2 per bushel. TheNovember contract dropped 31 3⁄4cents to settle at $9.42 1⁄2 per bushel.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes forthe week ending April 10: Chicagowheat fell 9 3⁄4 cents, Minneapolis was14 1⁄2 cents lower and Kansas Citytumbled 24 cents lower. May crude oilgained 5 percent or $2.50 per barrel toclose at $51.64 per barrel, ultra-low-sulfur diesel rallied over 8 1⁄4 cents,reformulated blendstock for oxygenateblending rose 4 1⁄2 cents and naturalgas plunged 20 1⁄4 cents lower. The U.S.dollar index surged 2.887 pointshigher for the week as of mid-afternoonon Friday. ❖

If corn delayed, expect some switching to soybeans

TEALE, from pg. 29price, is finally showing signs of improv-ing. The fact that the numbers of mar-ket-ready hogs has declined and thedemand for pork remains strong has bol-stered the current rally in prices.

A question still remains as towhether or not this is a mere correc-tion in an oversold market or thebeginning of a new trend. Because ofthe amount of pork in cold storage, it islikely that this current change indirection will meet some resistancedue to that supply of pork.

This will make a sharp rally in price

fairly unlikely unless there are more fun-damental changes in either supply ordemand.Thanks to the disparity betweenhog and cattle prices, the demand in porkshould remain more attractive than beefat the wholesale level.

The other positive news item wasthat the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture Hogs and Pigs report indicatednot as many hogs are expected in themonths ahead. This should help keep amore positive posture to the hog mar-ket in the weeks ahead.

Producers are urged to remain cur-rent with their inventories and protectfuture marketings as warranted. ❖

Sharp rally unlikely in pork

HUNEKE, from pg. 29he made a few comments that, hope-fully, everyone heard. He is bullish onthe market, but believes we could getto $4.75 futures on corn and maybe$11.00 on soybeans.

I would be willing to bet that all thepeople in the room thought he was ear-lier projecting $5.50 corn and $13.00beans when he started out talkingabout a bullish market.

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This column was writtenfor the marketing week end-ing April 10.

U.S. dairy exports remainnear two-year lows, butshipments rebounded a bitin February compared withthe prior month, accordingto the latest data from theU.S. Dairy Export Council.Exporters shipped 137,576tons of milk powders,cheese, butterfat, whey andlactose in February, down 14 percentfrom a year ago, but up 21 percent fromJanuary on a daily-average basis. Totaloverseas sales were valued at $434 mil-lion, down 26 percent from last year,but up 20 percent from January (dailyaverage).

Exports of cheese and nonfat drymilk/skim milk powder were upsharply from January’s levels, and onlyslightly below February 2014. Ship-ments of NDM/SMP were 35,610 tons,up 13 percent from January (dailyaverage) and down just 2 percent fromlast year. Sales to Mexico were up 34percent from a year ago, and new salesof 2,770 tons went to Pakistan.

Cheese exports were 29,578 tons, up38 percent from January (daily aver-age) and down just 5 percent from ayear ago. Mexico (plus 23 percent vs.last year) and South Korea (plus 24percent) posted increases.

Whey exports also were higher thanJanuary. Overall volume reached32,831 tons, up 17 percent from Janu-ary (daily average), though still 17 per-cent below a year ago. Gains were ledby whey protein isolate, with exportsup 72 percent from last year. In Febru-ary, overall whey shipments to South-east Asia were up 12 percent vs. theprior year, while exports to China, ourlargest whey market, were down 34percent.

U.S. exports (on a total milk solidsbasis) were equivalent to 13.1 percentof U.S. milk solids production in Febru-ary, down from the 15.4 percent propor-tion exported in 2013-14. Imports were

equivalent to 3.2 percent ofproduction in February,according to the USDEC.

Cooperatives WorkingTogether accepted 10requests for export assis-tance this week from DairyFarmers of America, North-west Dairy Association(Darigold), and TillamookCounty Creamery Associa-tion who have contracts tosell 1.405 million pounds of

Cheddar, Gouda, and Monterey Jackcheese and 55,116 pounds of butter tocustomers in Asia, the Middle East,and Oceania. The product has beencontracted for delivery through Sep-tember 2015.

Year-to-date, CWT has assisted mem-ber cooperatives who have contracts tosell 24.842 million pounds of cheeseand 24.387 million pounds of butter to22 countries on five continents.

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Cash cheese prices saw little changethe first full week of April. The blockCheddar closed Friday at $1.5775 perpound, down a quarter-cent on theweek and 59.25 cents below a year agowhen they tumbled 18 cents, to $2.17.The Cheddar barrels closed at $1.61,up 1.5 cents on the week and the high-est they have been since Dec. 1, 2014,but are 47 cents below a year ago whenthey rolled 14.5 cents lower to $2.08.They are also 3.25 cents above theblocks, a spread that typically runs 3-5cents below the blocks. The ever lag-ging National Dairy Products SalesReport surveyed U.S. average blockprice slipped a half-cent, to $1.5756 perpound, while the barrels averaged$1.5729, down 0.9 cent.

Orders received by most Midwestcheese manufacturers continue to beconsistently strong, leading to main-taining high levels of production,according to Dairy Market News. Extramilk is often available and is beingpurchased to achieve desired produc-tion levels. Many plants have found

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MIELKE, from pg. 31that they can be opportunistic and hold out for milkdiscounts of $2.00 or more under class, and generallyfind sellers. There is some surprise at how long milkhas been available at a discount in the Midwest.

The storage capacity available to plants varies.Some manufacturers continue to make as muchcheese as available milk allows, with no concern tostoring what can't be immediately sold. However,some plants are now facing fuller storage facilitieswhich may begin to affect manufacturing schedulesin the near future. Storage capacity is not so much afactor for cheese manufacturers with specialty prod-ucts or those in niche markets.

Western cheese manufacturers continue to findstrong customer demand for cheese. The term"robust" was used in some discussions. Retail cus-tomers are perceived to like current pricing, whichis driving orders from retailers. Demand is alsostrong from food service customers as well as bro-kers and resellers. While some cheese is going intostorage, there is a growing perception that freshusage demand is accounting for significant volumesof cheese production. With steady to increasing milk

supplies, maintaining desired cheese production isnot presenting challenges to manufacturers.

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Cash butter closed April 10 at $1.7525 per pound,up 1.25 cents on the week and 21.75 cents below ayear ago. Only one car traded hands on the week.NDPSR butter averaged $1.6973, up 2.5 cents.

Dairy Market News says churning has slowed forprint butter in the Central region with the lapse ofthe holidays. Butter manufacturers are making andstoring more bulk butter as demand has slowed.Inventories are mixed but most manufacturers wantto increase stocks on hand for future contract needs.Cream supplies are available.

Churns in the West are producing butter for printand bulk demand. Manufacturers have noted bulkbutter holdings being tighter than had beenexpected. Some manufacturers though, are makingprint butter to fill contracts and selling unneededcream rather than add butter to inventories.

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Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished the week at93 cents per pound, down 4.75 cents on the week, 97

cents below a year ago, and the lowest spot price sinceAug. 3, 2009. Fifteen cars were sold at the ChicagoMercantile Exchange this week. NDPSR powder aver-aged 99.55 cents per pound, up 0.4 cent, and dry wheyaveraged 46.78 cents per pound, down 2.5 cents.

The nonfat dry milk market continues to weakenacross the country, according to Dairy Market News.Increased output and limited demand is impactingprices. Reseller and end-users transactions are pick-ing up. Dry buttermilk prices are mixed. Active pro-duction is building onto light inventories in the Cen-tral/East and mixed inventories in the West. Drywhole milk prices moved sharply lower in a weakermarket. Some manufacturers are pushing to clear2014 dated inventory.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its2015 milk production forecast for the fourth time ina row in its latest World Agricultural Supply andDemand Estimates report issued Thursday, againblaming growth in output per cow being constrainedby dry conditions in the West. It also raised the ClassIII milk price average and lowered the Class IV.

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MIELKE, from pg. 32Production and marketings for 2014 were reported

at 206.0 billion pounds and 205.1 billion, respec-tively, both unchanged from last month’s report. Ifrealized, 2014 production would be up 2.4 percentfrom 2013.

2015 production and marketings were projected at210.0 billion and 209.0 billion pounds, respectively.The production estimate is down 1.1 billion poundsand the marketing estimate is down 1 billion from amonth ago. If realized, 2015 production and market-ings would be up about 1.9 percent from 2014.

Fat basis imports were raised on demand for but-terfat, but skim-solids imports were unchanged.Exports are hampered by relatively weak interna-tional prices and the strong dollar; thus forecasts forboth fat and skim-solids are reduced from lastmonth.

Product price forecasts for butter and cheese wereraised on domestic demand strength. However, rela-tively weak exports of nonfat dry milk are expectedto pressure prices lower. The whey price forecast wasunchanged.

The Class III milk price was raised on the strengthof cheese prices. Look for the 2015 average to range$16.20-$16.70/cwt., up from the $15.95-$16.55/cwt.expected a month ago, and compares to $22.34/cwt.in 2014 and $17.99/cwt. in 2013.

The Class IV price was reduced as a lower NDM

Class III price up

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MIELKE, from pg. 33price more than offsets a higher butterprice. Look for the Class IV to average$14.45-$15.05, down from the $15.30-$16.00 expected last month, and com-pares to $22.09 in 2014 and $19.05 in2013.

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In politics; the dairy industry thisweek praised the more than 75 Housemembers who have urged the ObamaAdministration to negotiate a strongmarket-access outcome for the U.S.dairy industry in the Pacific Rim tradeagreement. Led by the co-chairs of theCongressional Dairy Farmer Caucus,the House members sent a bipartisanletter to U.S. Trade Representative

Michael Froman and Agriculture Sec-retary Tom Vilsack, saying Canadianand Japanese dairy market barriersmust be addressed in any final Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement to allowmore U.S. dairy exports. The TPPinvolves trade negotiations betweenthe United States and 11 other nations.

“We recognize that you must juggle awide range of priorities,” the congress-men said in the letter. “However ... webelieve that winning an overall positivemarket access result for the U.S. dairyindustry is critical to the success of theTPP negotiations.”

The National Milk Producers Federa-tion, the U.S. Dairy Export Council andthe International Dairy Foods Associa-

tion commended the House members’action, noting that dairy producers andprocessors agree on the importance of abalanced, positive TPP market-accessoutcome.

“The U.S. dairy industry has a $4 bil-lion trade surplus worldwide and sup-ports tens of thousands of jobs here athome, yet we still face substantial hur-dles in major markets,” said Tom Suber,USDEC president. “TPP should expandour ability to compete through newaccess and more fair rules of trade.”

"The U.S. cannot give a pass to majorcountries like Canada and Japan whileat the same time increasing access formajor competitors into our own mar-ket. That is completely unacceptable,”said Jim Mulhern, NMPF presidentand CEO. “Given that TPP is likely tointroduce more competition in a num-ber of key markets, the bottom line isthat this agreement must result in anet boost in export opportunities forU.S. dairy producers.”

Connie Tipton, IDFA president andCEO, added, “Significant market accessfor all dairy products must be on thetable in negotiations with Japan andCanada. If this is to be a true 21st cen-tury trade agreement, U.S. dairyexporters should not be limited onwhat they sell into these markets.”

A majority of the House memberssigning the letter have voted in supportof at least one of the U.S. free tradeagreements approved in 2011. Spear-heading the letter were the Congres-sional Dairy Farmer Caucus co-Chairs:Reid Ribble, R-Wisc., Peter Welch, D-Vt.,Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Suzan Delbene,D-Wash., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., MichaelSimpson, R-Idaho, David Valadao, R-Calif., and Timothy Walz, D-Minn.

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Spring hasbeen here for a couple of weeks now.We’ve had some fairly warm dayslately, but we have also dipped belowfreezing some nights. Spring bringssome big changes to our environments-fluctuating weather, changes in atmos-pheric pressure, and abig boost in allergens.

Besides our own con-cerns with the transi-tioning weather, whatabout livestock? Eachchange in season pres-ents its own uniquechallenges, and winter-to-spring brings someimportant aspects tokeep an eye on.

A major marker of winter’s exit issnowmelt. Most of central Minnesotahas already lost its snow, but keep inmind that wet conditions caused bythe snowmelt are still present. April isright around the corner, and I’m surewe all remember the old adage aboutApril shower. Spring will bring wetconditions with it, and wet conditionscan lead to all sorts of problems forlivestock.

Warm, moist environments are opti-mum for most bacteria. Animals inthese conditions are susceptible to awhole host of issues and diseases. Thesingle, most important thing you cando is keep livestock clean and dry. Thismay require adding extra bedding andchanging bedding more often. If youaren’t sure how much bedding to addor if it needs to be changed, try thekneel test. Kneel down into the bed-ding. If you stand up with wet knees, itmeans your cows are getting morethan wet knees.

Also consider where livestock arehoused, like at the bottom of a slope.Obviously buildings can’t be moved,but pens and paddocks could tem-porarily be relocated to prevent ani-mals from standing in mud. Extendedperiods of time standing in water, mud,or manure can lead to significant hoofissues such as foot rot.

Another aspect to consider withhousing is ventilation. As tempera-tures increase, so should air exchangerates. This is done to remove anyexcess heat. Also look at general airquality. Are your animals breathingheavy? Are their noses runny? Youprobably don’t have to worry aboutyour cows having a ragweed allergy,but they should have fresh, clean air.

Tying back to what I said beforeabout damp conditions, air exchange

needs to increase if moisture andammonia from wet and soiled beddingmakes the space damp and smelly. Theeasiest way to detect a problem is withyour ears, eyes, and nose. Do you hearanimals coughing or breathing heav-ily? Can you see rapid nose or chest

movement? Does itsmell stale and dirty? Ifyou answer, “yes” to anyof these questions, thanyou may need to look atventilation improve-ments.

In addition to thinkingspring, now is the time toalso think summer. Thatmay seem a little sudden,

but taking the time to prepare for sum-mer now will mean you are ready theinstant the first heat wave hits. Takesome time to look at your heat abate-ment measures. Make sure fans areproperly functioning, complete any rou-tine maintenance and repair any dam-ages. In addition, make sure they arepositioned at the proper angles.

Along with fans, if you have sprin-kler or mister systems those should belooked at as well. Make sure hoses arein good condition, without any cracksor holes. Also make sure the watersource is properly functioning. Thesemaintenance tasks may seem tediousor non-priority during spring, butchecking these systems now could helpavoid delays in getting them workingproperly when the hot weather hits.

For summer also start thinkingabout keeping a clean environment.The heat can make environmentalpathogens more prevalent, and someproducers will switch their bedding tosomething non-organic that will alsokeep animals cooler, like sand. Theattention you pay to proper bedding inspring should also be paid in summer.

Along with bedding, flies can be a bigproblem to livestock environment inthe summer. Do you know what meas-ures you’ll be taking for fly manage-ment? Assess how fly managementwas handled last year and if it waseffective.

Spring is certainly a busy time, andmost time is dedicated to the fields, butdon’t forget about your livestock. Keep-ing them dry and comfortable is crucialto keeping them healthy and produc-tive. Taking some time to plan for thesummer months will also help save timein the long run and ensure your animalsnever skip a beat as they transition intospring and then into summer.

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INFORMATIONBancroft Implement

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Ag Power Enterprises ..............45AG Spray Equipment ..............14Ag Systems Inc ........................10Agri Systems/Systems West ....36Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers28Al Hein ....................................41Anderson Seeds..................11, 19Arnolds ..............................24, 25Blethen Gage & Krause ............4Case IH ....................................37Christianson Systems Inc ..........4Country Cat ..............................22Courtland Waste Handling ......34Dahl Farm Supply ....................23Dale Fenrich ..............................3Diers Ag & Trailer Sales..........23Doda USA Inc ..........................33Double B Manufacturing ..........7Duncan Trailers ........................43Edney Dist Co Inc....................27Enters Liquid Fertilizer Inc........9Excelsior Homes West Inc ......16Freudenthal Dairy & Mfg Co ..32Gehl Company ........................33Greater MN Two Cylinder Club40Hagie Manufacturing Co..........12Hanson Silo Company ............10Hewitt Drainage Equipment ....20Hog Slat Inc ............................12Hotovec Auction Center ..........38K & S Millwrights Inc ..............9Keith Bode ..............................44

Kibble Equipment LLC............40Kubota Advertising Assoc........36Lano Equipment-Shakopee ......34Larson Brothers Implement42, 47Letchers Farm Supply ..............16Mages Auction Service ............38Marshall Machine Shop ............8Massop Electric........................41Matejcek Implement ................46Midway Farm Equipment Inc ..47Minnesota Soybean ..................21Monson Motors ..........................7Mustang Mfg Co ......................31Northern Ag Service ................40Olinger Sales & Service ..........20Pioneer Power ............................6Pruess Elevator Inc ..................44R & E Enterprises of Mankato 41Rabe International ..............42, 43Rule Tire & Auto......................18Rush River Steel & Trim ........16Schweiss, Inc............................40SI Distributing Inc....................12SI Feeder/Schoessow Inc ........35Skyberg Iron ............................43Smiths Mill Implement Inc ......44Sorensen Sales & Rentals ........43Steffes Group ..........................39Syngenta ........................3, 13, 15Whitcomb Brothers ..................17Willmar Farm Center ..............41Willmar Precast ........................26

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WANTED: Land & farms. Ihave clients looking fordairy, & cash grain opera-tions, as well as bare landparcels from 40-1000 acres.Both for relocation & in-vestments. If you haveeven thought about sellingcontact: Paul Krueger,Farm & Land Specialist,Edina Realty, SW SuburbanOffice, 14198 CommerceAve NE, Prior Lake, MN55372. [email protected]

(952)447-4700

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FOR SALE: JD 336 baler,SN430663E. Norwood MN952-466-5876 Call evenings

For Sale: John Deere 435round baler with preserva-tive applicator $5,000 OBO(or best offer). (952)261-2927

JD 327 baler w/ thrower,nice; NH 451 sickle mower;JD 22 hay conditioner; JD8' low rubber grain drill,grass; 3pt bale movers.320-864-4583 or 320-779-4583

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FOR SALE: To Be Moved: a1985 Menards pole shed,54'x32'x12' w/ 20' overheaddoor w/ opener & 15' slidingdoors. 320-562-2449

SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped

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Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.100% financing w/no liensor red tape, call Steve atFairfax Ag for an appoint-ment. 888-830-7757

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Pheasant farm laborer/man-ager. Farm experience pre-ferred. Clark County, WI715-781-4820

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FOR SALE: County homewith cabin near Hayward.View at

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Grade A dairy farm. Newheated barn, like new mo-bile home, on 6 acres,$79,000/OBO. (715)474-2299

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Wednesday, April 29: Spruce Creek Fish FarmRE Online Auction, Miltona, MN

Opens Wednesday, May 6 & Closes Wednesday,May 13: May Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations,Timed Online Auction.

Wednesday, May 27 @ 10 AM: Suby ConstructionCo. LLC, Steffes Auction Facility, West Fargo, ND

Opens Wednesday, June 3 & Closes Wednesday,June 10: June Online Auction, Upper MidwestLocations, Timed Online Auction, Advertising Deadline:Friday, May 15

Thursday, June 11 @ 3 PM: DeWayne & Donna HoltzEstate, Litchfield, MN, RE & Personal Property Auction

Friday, June 12 @ 10 AM: Grassline Cattle Co. LLC,Cokato, MN, Farm Auction

Saturday, June 13 @ 11 AM: Doug & Joanne MillerAuction, Litchfield, MN

Wednesday, June 17 @ 11 AM: Rob & Jenifer Punton,Ayr, ND, Farm Auction

Thursday, June 18 @ 10 AM: Stearns County MNFarm Auction, Freeport, MN

Friday, June 19 @ 11 AM: Brian Johnson Farm,Hawley, MN, Farm Retirement

Wednesday, July 29 @ 9 AM: AgIron West FargoEvent, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, AdvertisingDeadline: Wednesday, July 1

Steffes Auction Calendar 2015For More info Call 1-800-726-8609

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‘01 JD 8410, 6881 hrs, MFWD, 235 hp,18.4-46, duals, 4 hyds ............$95,900

‘02 JD 8220, 7205 hrs, 380-90R50,duals, 4 hyds ......................$104,000

‘04 JD 7420, 2800 hrs, 2WD, 115 hp,480-80R42, 2 hyds ................$60,000

‘13 JD 6170R, 763 hrs, MFWD,170 hp, 380-90R50, 3 hyds ..$129,000

‘09 JD 1710 Planter, 12R30,Pro shaft, CC ........................$34,900

‘12 JD 1790, 3600 hrs, 24R30, CCS,Seedstar ............................$124,000

‘13 JD 9460R, 372 hrs, 4WD, 800-70R38, 5 hyds ............$295,000


‘11 JD 7430, 4045 hrs, MFWD, 166 hp,480-80R42, 3 hyds, loader ....$110,000

‘09 JD 7130, 480 hrs, MFWD, 121 hp,480-80R38, 3 hyds, ldr ..........$89,900

‘08 JD 2210 Field Cult, 50.5’,101 shanks, harrow..............$55,000

‘13 JD 1770NT, 24R30, CCS,front fold ............................$165,000

‘14 JD 9510R, 126 hrs, 4WD, 510 hp,800-70R38, duals, 5 hyds ..........CALL


‘08 JD 7930, 4148 hrs, MFWD, 180 hp,IVT, 480-80R46, 3 hyds ........$125,000


‘10 JD 328D Skid, 2554 hrs, 83 hp,2-spd, cab, 84” bucket ........$29,500

‘10 JD 4930 Sprayer, 752 hrs,self-propelled......................$285,000

‘12 JD 326D Skid, 718 hrs, 74 hp,2-spd, foot controls, bucket $37,000

Fast 9600 Sprayer, 60’ boom,1000 gal tank, 13.6x38 ........$21,500

‘01 JD 1770NT, 16R30, vacuum,3.0 bu, fert............................$60,000

‘12 JD 9530T..................CALL FOR BEST PRICE!

‘13 JD 9560R, 177 hrs, 4WD,560 hp, 850-42, 4 hyds ......$333,000

‘13 JD 9560RT, 601 hrs, TRACK,560 hp, 36”, 4 hyds............$345,000

‘10 JD 9630, 958 hrs, 4WD, 530 hp,800-70R38, 4 hyds ............$277,000

‘13 Cat. Challenger, 832 hrs, TRACK,285 hp, 30” belts, 5 hyds ....$247,500

‘13 JD 8360R, 548 hrs, MFWD,360 hp., 380-90R54, 5 hyds. $285,000

‘05 JD 8120, 2052 hrs, MFWD, 170 hp,380-54, duals, 5 hyds ............$120,900


‘02 Bobcat A300 Skid, 3393 hrs,78 hp, cab, dsl, 84” bucket ..$28,500

‘09 Fast FS9610 Sprayer, 80’ boom,1000 gal tank........................$29,900

‘06 JD 1770, 24R30, CCS, liquid fert..........................................$117,900

‘09 JD DB60, 24R30, Seedstar 2,fert ......................................$154,500

‘13 JD DB66, 36R22, CCS,row command ....................$236,000

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Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Re-pair Repair-Troubleshoot-ing Sales-Design Customhydraulic hose-making upto 2” Service calls made.STOEN'S Hydrostatic Ser-vice 16084 State Hwy 29 NGlenwood, MN 56334 320-634-4360

IH 656 gas tractor, 3pt, WFfender, $3,250; JD 336baler, $2,450; Farmhand 8bale accumulator, $1,250;Farmhand 8 bale fork, likenew, $1,400; NH 258 rake,$2,250; NH BR780 roundbaler, exc belts, $5,500; IA8 bale dolly wheel hay trail-er, $2,750. 320-769-2756

JD 1760 hyd fold 12x30planter, 3 bu boxes, HDdown pressure springs, 250monitor, $18,500; JD 980 27'field cult w/ harrow, couldbe 24', $8,900; JD 630 26'disc, exc blades, $7,900; JD1075 running gear, $1,350;JD 85 8x30 fold cult, $950.320-769-2756

JD 44 2 bottom plow; NewIdea 1R picker, works; Ke-wanee 45' & 55' grain eleva-tors; JD 40' grain elevator;3 flair boxes on JD gears w/hoist; Schwartz single postloader, complete off a 620.320-864-4583 or 320-779-4583

JD 4640 QUAD RANGE,triple, Firestone 20pt 8x38,rock box, new 134 A airconditioning, recent enginebearing, 7900 hrs, goodcond. $18,000; JD 7000 8-30,dry fert, insecticide, moni-tor, folding markers, needsdisk openers, $3,000. (507)249-2676

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FOR SALE: JD 4630, PS,8100 hrs, duals, $10,500;Hesston 1340 discbine,$7,000. 952-457-1413

FOR SALE: Merritt alumhopper grain trailers; '89IH 1680 combine; 690 Kill-bros grain cart; 24R30” JDpl on Kinze bar; Big Afloater; 175 Michigan ldr;3000 Gleaner CH parts; IH964 CH; White 706 & 708 CH& parts; White plows &parts; (3) 4WD drive pick-ups ('78-'80); JD 44' fieldcult; 3300 Hiniker fieldcult; IH 260 backhoe; head-er trailers. 507-380-5324

FOR SALE: NH LX885 skidloader, cab, heat, 2spd, 3740hrs, 78” dirt bucket, $12,900.320-295-7000

FOR SALE: Oliver & Whitetractor parts, just partingout a 105 White w/ cab &3spd & 3pt. Also have a lotof sheet metal for Olivers(218) 564-4273 or (218)-639-0315

FOR SALE: Owatonna Ele-vator, model 205, 45', PTO,wide trough, removablespouts, good for small balesor small grain, $750/OBO.952-758-3578

Harms Mfg. Land Rollers,Brand New, 12'-$6,500; 14'-$7,000; 16'-$7,500; 24'-$14,000; 32'-$16,500; 42'-$19,500. Other sizes from8'-60'. 715-234-1993

Hay Busters H106 rock pick-er, $8,995; 2564 Bale Busterw/ blower, $17,900/OBOtrade. 320-543-3523

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15' diameter holding tank,1500 bu, with 6' 6” auger,3ph 3 hp electric motor$1,700. 641-425-9035

FOR SALE: Parker 450 bubox wagon, $3,600; Parker350 bu box wagon, $2,600;Hutchinson auger, 8”x53',10hp motor, $1,500; IH 1967tandem box, 50,000 miles,good motor, transmissionneeds work, $1,500; 3pt logsplitter, circle saw. 320-253-9194

FOR SALE:Used grain bins,floors unload systems, sti-rators, fans & heaters, aer-ation fans, buying or sell-ing, try me first and alsocall for very competitivecontract rates! Officehours 8am-5pm Monday –Friday Saturday 9am - 12noon or call 507-697-6133

Ask for Gary

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(22) NH Weights, 88lb,$100/ea; (12) JD Wgts,100Lb, $1,200; (9) YetterJD No Till-Whip Combos,$300/ea; (4) Yetter JDTrash Whips, $175/ea; (8)Unverferth JD TrashWhips, $100/ea. 715-234-1993

1000 Gallon Top-Air Sprayerw/ 60 Ft Boom, Big Tires,Monitor, Hyd Pump,Foamer Etc. Everythingworks. Guaranteed! J&M350 Bu Wagon, Truck Tires.Both Real Good. 319-347-2349 Can Deliver

16-row 9100 B&H hydraulicfold Cultivator/anhydroushitch, Raven control, Tallshields. 507-383-8094

1975 chev.C 60 single axgrain truck, 16 “ box, 366eng. Wilrich box and hoistvery good cond. 320 235 6389or 320 212 8002

FOR SALE: IH 574 tractorw/ IH 2250 ldr; Case IH 2255ldr; JD 148 ldr; JD forksfor JD 148 ldr; JD 46A ldr;JD 45 ldr; 7' pull field cult;8' 3pt field cult; 9 ½' pullfield cult; Land Pride 3pt 5'garden tiller; JD sidemount 7' mower; 24' baleelevator; JD Donahue 28'trailer; JD 4020, WF; JD A,WF. Koestler Farm Equip-ment 507-399-3006

FOR SALE: IH cultivatorVibra shanks, fits field cul-tivator 4500 model & allCase IH row crop cultiva-tors, $25/ea. 507-236-9993

FOR SALE: JD 3800 chop-per; polled Hereford cattle.WANTED TO BUY: 504 forparts; New Idea 2R cornpicker. Set of flattop fend-ers for an International.320-282-4846

FOR SALE: MachineryMelroe Harroweeder, 7section w/hydraulic cart-all good teeth, $750.694AN planter & cultiva-tor, $800/pair. 18.4/26band duals w/hardware,$125. IH plow mainbeam- 5 1/2"x5"x153 1/2", $50.(507) 426-7672

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DAMAGED GRAINWANTEDANYWHERE

We buy damaged corn andgrain any condition

- wet or dry -TOP DOLLAR

We have vacs and trucksCALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NORTHERN AG SERVICE INC800-205-5751GREATER MINNESOTATWO-CYLINDER CLUB

23rd Annual

Field Days, SwapMeet & Auction

May 2 & 3, 2015Morrison County Fairgrounds, Little Falls, MNAuction: Saturday, May 2nd - 10 AM

Items Wanted:Antique & Collectible Tractors, Gas Engines,

Machinery, Snowmobiles, Parts & ToysContact: 320-393-2542

Swap Meet, Flea Market,Toy & Craft Show

Outside Spots: 320-573-2270Inside Spots: 320-632-3258

Featuring:John Deere Numbered Series Tractors,

Jacobson & Related BrandsGarden Tractors,

& John Deere SnowmobilesAntique Tractor & Garden Tractor Pulls

Sun., May 3rd: 12 PMContact: Antique Tractors: 605-430-4320

Garden Tractors: 320-808-6306Tractor, Gas Engine & Snowmobile Displays,Plowing, Garden Tractor Plowing, Demonstrations,Parade, Pedal Tractor Pull, Children’s Activities,Tractor Driving Contest, Old Fashion Jam SessionAll Exhibitors, Musicians, Consignors,

& Vendors Welcome- Camping Available -General Info: 320-393-JDJD (5353)

www.gmntcc.com

Bird Island320-365-3650Blue Earth507-526-2714Mankato507-387-8201Minnesota Lake507-462-3828

Montevideo320-269-6466Redwood Falls507-644-3571Sleepy Eye507-794-5381Wabasso507-342-5171

With Locations In:

USED TRACTORS#281959, ‘11 Cat. MT765C, 1050 hrs., 16’ tracks................................$210,000#125489, ‘13 JD 9510RT, 520 hrs., 36” tracks, 4 SCV ........................$342,500#902738, ‘13 JD 9460RT, 492 hrs., 36” tracks, Xenon lights, WS drawbar

..............................................................................................$249,500#2592, ‘12 JD 9560R, 600 hrs., 800’ w/duals, Xenon lights, wgt. pkg.$279,500#283560, ‘11 JD 9630T, 1475 hrs., 36” tracks, WS drawbar................$249,500#126140, ‘08 JD 9630, 600 hrs., 80’ w/duals, Xenon lights, wgt. pkg. $229,500#192729, ‘09 JD 9230, 2584 hrs., 480/80R46, PTO ............................$172,500#192515, ‘12 JD 8360RT, 1508 hrs., IVT, 16” tracks, 5 SCV ................$259,500#192646, ‘09 JD 8530, 3382 hrs., IVT, ISL, 380/90R54 ......................$189,500#128531, ‘13 JD 8335R, 525 hrs., IVT, ILS, 85R50 w/duals, 4 SCV,

Warranty................................................................................$273,000#282444, ‘08 JD 8130, MFWD, 3928 hrs., PS, 320/90R54 ..................$129,500#280834, ‘00 JD 8410, MFWD, 8698 hrs., New 18.4-46 ........................$87,500

USED HARVEST#125202, ‘11 JD 9770, 1508/1008, 2-whl., 710/70R38 duals, topper..$206,500#192955, ‘10 JD 9870, 972/825, PRWD, 650/38 duals, topper............$219,500#193799, ‘08 JD 9870, 2044/1850, PRWD, 20.8-42 duals ..................$186,500#282994, ‘13 JD S670, 1315/935, 2WD, 520x85 duals, topper ..........$199,500#282837, ‘13 JD S670, 565/430, PRWD, 5-spd. FHS ..........................$289,500#282837, ‘13 JD S680, 586/425, PRWD, topper ..................................$329,500‘14 JD S690, 440/325, PRWD, Factory Tracks, Power Tailboard ..........$430,000

AGED/NEW/DEMO BLOWOUTS#15419, ‘14 JD 6140R, 85 hrs., 2-whl., cab, P/Quad, 480/80R42..........$94,500#11095, ‘14 JD 6150R, 200 hrs., MFWD, cab, JD 360 loader ..............$124,900#85286, ‘13 JD 8260R, 137 hrs., PSFT, 5 SCV, 480/80R50..................$215,000#760079, ‘14 JD 2623 Disk, 30’8”, Never Used ......................................$52,500#755126, ‘14 JD 2700 Mulch Ripper, (5) std. 30”, Never Used ..............$32,900#745213, ‘13 JD 3710 Plow, 10-bottom spring reset, coulters,

Never Used ..............................................................................$52,000

PLANTING/SEEDING#285638, ‘09 JD 1690, CCS Drill, 30’, 15”..............................................$69,500#153562, ‘12 JD DB80, 32R30, CCS, L/fert., R/cmnd, R/clnrs, Smart Box

..............................................................................................$229,500#125063, ‘12 JD DB60, 24R30, CCS, L/fert., R/cmnd, R/clnrs ............$152,500#125059, ‘13 JD 1770NT, 16R30, CCS, Mech. Dr., R/clnrs, Pneu. DP....$89,500#125641, ‘07 JD 1770NT, 16R30, 3.0 bu., Mech. Dr. ............................$59,500#125640, ‘02 JD 1770NT, 16R30, 3.0 bu., Mech.Dr., R/clnrs ................$45,000#125677, ‘97 K&M Bar, 24R22, 1.6 bu., R/clnrs, Tru Count ..................$32,500#193570, ‘06 White 8180, 16R30, TruCount, R/clnrs ............................$52,500

USED FIELD CULTIVATORS#125848, ‘00 CIH TigerMate Fld. Cult., 291⁄2’, rolling basket ..................$28,500#113934, ‘13 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 641⁄2’, Accudepth, 4-bar ......................$65,000#114081, ‘13 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 551⁄2’, single point, 3-bar......................$58,500#114108, ‘07 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 581⁄2’, Accudepth, 3-bar ......................$37,500#125361, ‘12 JD 2210 Fld. Cult., 381⁄2’, single point, 4-bar......................$34,500

SPRAYERS#1283143, ‘13 JD 4940, 391 hrs., 120’ boom, 380/105R50, B/Trac ....$289,500

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'02 JD 8120, MFD, 420/80/46tires 80%, w/ duals,380/85/30 fronts 80%, 4 hyds,tractor serviced & fieldready, 7800 hrs,$64,500/OBO. 507-829-3349

1952 JD B, new paint, runsgood, excellent condition,$2,850. 507-220-0487

2013 JD 7200R, IVT trans,46" duals, only 37 hours,$155,000. 715-296-2162

Allis Chalmbers 7080, 5,000hrs, 507 461 2943

FOR SALE: '01 JD 8210,MFD, 320-90-54 tires w/ du-als, 320-85-38 fronts, 4 hyds,Auto Track ready w/ ATUsteering wheel, 6490 hrs,heavy duty rock box,$67,000. 507-276-6600

FOR SALE: '06 JD 7320, 4700hrs, MFWD, 24spd powerquad transmission, 3 re-motes, LH reverser, 20.8x38Firestone tires, excellentcondition. 651-338-6861

FOR SALE: Case IH 7220,MFWD, 2419 act hrs, 3hyds, dual PTO, excpaint/condition, 18.4x42Firestones w/ duals, full setfront wgts, $69,900. 320-260-7750

FOR SALE: JD 8400,MFWD, good tires, alwaysshedded, excellent condi-tion. 440-812-8446

FOR SALE: JD 9400, 42”rubber, 4 outlets, PTO, rearweights, differental lock,rock box, excellent shape.507-220-0999

FOR SALE: Oliver 660 gastractor w/ WF, dual hyds,Live PTO, good tires, goodpaint and tin work, runsgreat, $9,500. 218-564-4273

FOR SALE:1984 km-325 7015hrs, 855 Cummins 24.5-32tires, 4 hyd, good condition.Call: (320) 360-4927

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Int'l Semi Tractor, $8,500;JD Disc 230 Wing Fold 21',$2,500; JD 1010 field culti-vator, 26' Harrow, $2,500.42' hopper bottom trailer,$7,000. 715-419-2560

JD 7000, 6RN planter, no fer-tilizer, $4,200; 8”x32' auger,5hp motor, $1,200; IH 7008x18 plow, $4,000; 25' goose-neck 3 horse trailer w/ liv-ing qtrs, like new, $4,500.507-330-3945

JD 945 MOCO, Hydro swing13', Impeller, $8,000; 20'Woods Stalk Chopper, 3 pt,1,000 RPM, $4,800; Wheat-heart 10x71 Auger, SwingHopper, Hyd Lift, $6,200;JD 9500 Combine, 3260 Sephrs, $23,500. 715-234-1993

JD Equipment: ('02) 8420tractor, MFWD, 5,100 hrs,new motor & tires. ('02)9520 tractor, 4WD, duals,farmer owned. ('05) 9860STS combine, 1400 hrs.('00) 9650 combine, 1800hrs. ('05) Ford SVC truck.(608)778-6600

Koehn 24' danish field culti-vator w/ rolling baskets;5”x5”, 4”x4”, 6”x6” galva-nized angle iron. 320-981-0276

Montag Dry Fert banderbuilt by pneumatic 12R30”fold bar, Ausherman coul-ters. 507-383-8094

NEW JD 995, 16' DiscbineHead, $28,500. 715-234-1993

NH 790 Chopper, good cond,knives 75%, no metal, w/hay head. $3,000. 715-644-5998.

Supreme 400 vertical TMR,$14,500. '11 Anderson hybridbale wrapper, comes w/ re-mote & auto pilot, 4 stretch-ers, $23,500. 651-380-0125

We buy Salvage Equipment

Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc.

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FOR SALE:I-900 Ashland Scraper

New Paint, Good Rubber• $17,550 - or offer •

Mabel, MN: 507-259-8371

1409 Silver Street E.Mapleton, MN 56065

507-524-3726massopelectric.com

We carry a full line of Behlen& Delux dryer parts;

Mayrath and Hutch auger parts.Large inventory of Welda sprockets, hubs,

bearings, chains & pulleys

USED DELUX DRYERSDELUX 10’ MODEL 2515, LP/NG, 1 PH, 300 BPHDELUX 15’ MODEL 7040, LP/NG, 3 PH, 700 BPHDELUX 20’ MODEL 6030, LP/NG, 3 PH, 600 BPHDELUX 20’ MODEL 10060, LP/NG, 3 PH, 1000 BPH

USED DRYERSKANSUN 1025 215, LP, 1 PHBEHLEN 380, 1 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIMBEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM

Lime Spreading“Have you checked your soil PH lately”

For questions or prices please call

R & E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc.1-800-388-3320

Why apply Aglime:• At a soil ph level of 5.5 nitrogen efficiency is only77 percent.• A soil ph level of 6.0 nitrogen efficiency is still is only89 percent.• At a soil ph level of 7.0 fertilizer efficiency is 100 percent.Advantages we offer over others:Field Care• Our system of delivering lime is more efficient andeconomical.• No stockpiling on the ground.• No wasted time or mess.• Spread with a Terra Gator to minimize groundcompaction.Terra Gators• We have eight units to keep wait time to a minimum.Even Spread• We use the latest GPS application and guidance.• We are capable of doing conventional and variable ratespreading to suit the needs of our customers.

For more information on Agricultural Lime delivery,spreading and rates, please email us at:

[email protected] - or call 800-388-3320 today!

TRACTORS• ‘14 MF 4610, cab, 99 hp., ldr.• (2) ‘14 MF 6616, MFD, cab

w/ldr. • ‘08 MF 6497, 195 hp., duals,

1078 hrs.• ‘05 MF 451, 45 PTO hp.,

400 hrs.• ‘14 MF 1754 Compact, MFD,

w/ldr., hydro• MF 1736 HL, hydro, ldr.• MF 5613, MFD, cab• MF 1705 Sub Compact, MFD• 18.4-38 duals off JD 4440,

75% rubber

CORNHEADS• (3) Geringhoff 1622RD • (9) Geringhoff 1222RD • (5) Geringhoff 1220RD • ‘08 Geringhoff 830NS• (9) Geringhoff 830RD • ‘98 Geringhoff 822RD• (4) Geringhoff 630RD • ‘12 CIH 3412, 12R22”• ‘12 CIH 2608, chopping • ‘04 Gleaner 1222, GVL poly• ‘84 JD 843, LT• ‘83 MF 1183• ‘96 JD 893, KR, HDP• ‘96 JD 693, reg. rolls• JD 622, GVL poly• ‘76 MF 83

COMBINES• ‘13 MF 9540 RWA, duals• ‘12 MF 850• ‘07 MF 9790, RWA, duals,

1440/1001 hrs.• ‘98 MF 8780, duals, RWA,

2087 sep. hrs.• ‘91 MF 8570, RWA,

5007 hrs.

• ‘86 MF 8560, 4941 hrs.• ‘92 Gleaner R62,

4210/2643 hrs.• ‘10 Cat Challenger 670B,

auto-steer, 1231 eng. hrs.

GRAIN HANDLING• Brandt augers: 8x35, 8x40,

8x47, 8x62, 10x35• ‘02 Brandt 8x62, SC, PTO• Brandt 8x45, 18 hp. Briggs• ‘11 Hutchinson 10x61• (3) Brandt 1070XL swing

hoppers• Brandt 1080XL swing hopper• ‘13 Buhler 1282 swing

hopper• Brandt 1390 swing hopper

XL & HP• Brandt 20 Series drive over

deck• Brandt, 1515LP 1545LP, 1585

grain belts• ‘03 Brandt 4500 EX, grain

vac.• Parker 839 grain cart• A&L 850S grain cart,

850 bu.• ‘08 Unverferth 5000 • Parker 165-B gravity box• Parker 2620 seed tender• Parker 1020 seed tender,

bulk boxes

HAY & LIVESTOCK• Kodiak SD72 rotary cutter• Everest 5700 finish mower• Sitrex MKE14 hy-cap. rake• Sitrex RP2, RP5, 3 pt. rakes• Sitrex 12-wheel rakes on cart• Sitrex 10-wheel rake on cart• JD #5 sickle mower• Chandler litter spreaders,

26’ & 22’

MISCELLANEOUS• Degelman 7200 & R570P

rock pickers• Degelman 6000HD rock

picker• Degelman RR1500 rock

picker• Degelman RR320 rock digger• Degelman LR7645 Land

Roller - Rental Unit• Degelman 5’ skidsteer

buckets• JD 520 stalk chopper,

high speed• Loftness 20’ stalk chopper,

SM• Loftness 240 stalk chopper• Wil-Rich 25’ stalk chopper• JD 520 press drill, 20’• Maurer HT42, HT38, HT32 &

HT28 header trailers• WRS 30’ header trailers• SB Select 108 snowblowers,

540 & 1000 PTO• Lucke 8’, snowblower• Loftness 96” & 84”

snowblowers

TILLAGE• Sunflower 1550-50,

1435-36 & 1435-21 discs• Sunflower 5035-36,

5056-49 & 5056-63 fieldcultivators

• Sunflower 4311-14,4412-07, 4412-05 discrippers

• Sunflower 4511-15 discchisel

• Sunflower 4212-13 coulterchisel

• WINTER SERVICE PROGRAMS •DISCOUNT OF 5% ON

AGCO OR GERINGHOFF PARTSAnd Choice of FREE TRUCKING

within 100 Mile Radius or

10% DISCOUNT ON LABOR

WILLMAR FARM CENTERWillmar, MN

Phone 320-235-8123

ELITE SERIES ROTA-DISC CORNHEADSGENERATIONS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION1) Slices stalks vertically with 15 serrated discs. No swing blades2) Ground speed and moister have very little effect on material size.3) Much lower horse power requirements than competition.4) Corn head driven with drive shafts and gear boxes. No chain and sprockets like the competition.5) Aluminum alloy gear boxes to reduce weight and dissipate heat.6) Self-tightening gathering chains.7) Double acting stripper plates with welding on hardened edge.8) Large diameter auger that turn slower, reducing ear loss.9) Corn stalk stubble in field is splintered to reduce tire damage if driven over.10) Optional Integrated Crop Sweeper and End Row Augers for improved crop.

#1 Dealer in the USA

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River Dale Farms enginebuilding, cylinder head-work, port polishing,restorations. (920)295-3278

Tractor For Sale: JD 3020,gas, excellent condition,good tires. Phone 507-728-8393

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FOR SALE: 30' JD 630Fgrain head (2006) fieldready, $15,900/OBO; 2014 30'grain head trailer w/ warn-ing lights, $3,300. 507-327-6430

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955 Case/IH 3pts. 12R planterliq fert., herb, insect. Verygood cond $10,000 make of-fer. 5400 Case/IH bean spe-cial no-till drill w/Yettercart, monitor. Exc cond$11,000 make offer, retiringcall: (507) 317-9593

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FOR SALE: Case IH STX275, 2002, 5100 hrs, PTO.507-270-6523 or 507-340-2333

IHC 966 tractor, 400 hrs onOH, $6,500, Sheldon WI.(715)452-5334

JD 4230 Tractor w/JD loader.29293 Cty Hwy P, KendallWI $20,000

JD 6330 Tractor, 4WD, Cab,470 hrs, $62,000; NEW 640Loader, 3 Func Joystick,$10,000; Cat 545B Tractor,ML61 Loader, 4WD, Cab,735 hrs, $75,000; Case 250SVSkid Steer, 520 hrs, $34,000.715-234-1993

JD 6420 cab, 4WD, very nice,8100 hours, runs excellent,$34,000. 715-223-5483

NEW AND USED TRACTORPARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,55, 50 Series & newer trac-tors, AC-all models, LargeInventory, We ship! MarkHeitman Tractor Salvage715-673-4829

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LARSON IMPLEMENTS5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95763-689-1179

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

4WD & TRACK TRACTORS‘12 JD 9560RT, 859 hrs., 1000 PTO, 36” tracks

............................................................$250,000‘12 JD 9560R, 921 hrs., 800/70/38 duals

............................................................$232,000‘12 JD 9410, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd.,

duals ....................................................$192,500‘13 JD 9410R, 640 hrs., hi-flow, 1000 PTO,

5 hyds., 480x50” tires & duals ............$210,000‘13 JD 8360RT, 295 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt.,

1000 PTO, 5 hyd. ................................$220,000‘13 CIH 550 Quad Track, 875 hrs., 30” belts,

6 hyd., big pump, Ag Use Only ............$240,000‘13 CIH 350 Row Trac, 532 hrs., 16” tracks,

120” spacing, 1000 PTO, 6 hyd., twin hyd.pumps, 116 GPM ................................$215,000

‘12 CIH 400HD, 366 hrs., Luxury cab, hi-flow,1000 PTO, 6 hyd., 480x50 tires & duals............................................................$195,000

‘02 CIH STX425, 12-spd. manual, 4 valves,710x38 duals, 3465 hrs. ......................$105,000

‘12 CIH 350HD Steiger, 1630 hrs., Luxury cab,1000 PTO, 4 hyd. valves, big pump, 520x42”duals ....................................................$145,000

‘13 NH T8.615, 670 hrs., powershift, 800x38duals, HID lights, w/complete auto steer............................................................$210,000

‘12 CIH 400HD, 318 hrs., 4 hyd., big pump,520x46” tires & duals ..........................$185,000

‘05 CIH STX375, 6675 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO,710x38 duals ..............................................CALL

‘09 Challenger MT765C, 3363 hrs., 30” tracks,3 pt., 1000 PTO....................................$127,000

‘13 Cat 765D, 790 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt.,1000 PTO, 4 hyd., front wgts...............$185,000

‘04 Cat 755, 3990 hrs., 18” tracks, 3 pt.,1000 PTO, 5 hyd., w/complete auto steerset up ....................................................$92,000

‘09 Versatile 485, 1704 hrs., 12-spd., 4 hyd.,800x38 tires & duals............................$145,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS‘12 JD 8310R, 2010 hrs., IVT trans., 3 pt.,

1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, front wgts.,18.4x50 duals ......................................$159,000

‘14 JD 8285R, 1402 hrs., powershift, 1000 PTO,480x50 duals, Full Factory Warranty ..$147,000

‘10 JD 8270R, MFWD, 3888 hrs., powershift,3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 380x50 tires & duals............................................................$110,000

‘09 JD 7630, MFWD, 4112 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000PTO w/JD 746 loader w/5 tine grapple, 20.8x42rear single tires ......................................$95,000

‘09 CIH 245 Magnum, 1785 hrs., Deluxe cab,3 pt., 4 hyd., big pump, 540/1000 PTO, TrimbleRTK auto steer system, 380x54” tires & duals..............................................................$99,000

‘13 JD 6190R, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO,IVT trans., 18.4x46 tires & duals ........$118,000

‘94 NH 6640SLE, MFWD, cab, air, 3 pt., w/loader& grapple ..............................................$27,000

‘11 CIH Magnum 315, 1998 hrs., Luxury cab,3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 620x42” tires & duals............................................................$119,000

‘10 CIH Magnum 275, 1385 hrs., 3 pt., 1000PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 18.4x46 tires & duals,front duals ..........................................$110,000

‘13 CIH Magnum 260, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000PTO, big pumps, 420x46 duals, Auto Steer............................................................$137,000

‘12 CIH 315, MFWD, 481 hrs., Luxury cab,1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 480x50” reartires & duals ........................................$158,000

‘12 CIH 290, MFWD, 390 hrs., Luxury cab,5 hyd., big pump, HID lights, front & rearduals, 480x50” rear tires ....................$158,000

‘06 CIH 245, MFWD, 5100 hrs., 4 hyd. valves,3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x46” tires & duals..............................................................$75,000

COMBINES‘09 JD 9870, 1895 eng./1233 sep. hrs., Pro-drive,

5-spd. feederhouse, chopper, 520x42” tires &duals ....................................................$140,000

‘08 JD 9770, 1380 eng./938 sep. hrs., chopper,Contour Master, 20.8x42 duals............$135,000

‘09 JD 9570, 1496 eng./904 sep. hrs., ContourMaster, chopper, 30.5x32 tires, Very Clean............................................................$130,000

‘98 JD 9610, 3578 eng./2379 sep. hrs., chopper,bin ext., 20.8x42 duals ..........................$40,000

‘02 JD 9750STS, 3359 eng./2271 sep. hrs.,updated feederhouse to 60 Series heads,Contour Master, chopper, duals, $29,000repairs in February ................................$65,000

‘12 CIH 8230, 4WD, 969 eng./777 sep. hrs.,well equipped, 520x42” tires & duals ..$205,000

‘11 CIH 8120, 934 eng./729 sep. hrs., Pro 600,well equipped, 520x42 tires & duals....$180,000

‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., Pro 600,well equipped, 520x42” tires & duals ..$180,000

‘09 CIH 7088, 1193 eng./895 sep. hrs., rock trap,chopper, lateral tilt feeder, power bin ext.,30.5x32 tires........................................$139,000

‘08 CIH 7010, 1625 eng./1070 sep. hrs.,520x42” duals, Pro 600 moisture........$109,000

‘08 NH CR9060, 1782 eng./1332 sep. hrs., 4x4,terrain tracer, chopper, rock trap, 620x42 duals..............................................................$99,000

‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs.,tracker, chopper, 520x42” duals ............$68,000

COMBINE HEADS‘05 Geringhoff Roto Disc 830, 8R30”......$28,000‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head......................$12,500‘05 JD 630, 30’ flex head ........................$13,000‘07 Geringhoff Roto Disc 600, 6R30”......$29,500‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head......................$11,000‘95 JD 893, 8R30” w/pixall rolls ..............$13,500‘90 JD 643, 6R30” cornhead ....................$8,500

TILLAGE‘07 JD 512, 9-shank disc ripper ..............$19,500

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FOR SALE: Case IH 496disc, 28', tandem wheels allaround, rigid gang, faircondition. 507-220-0999

FOR SALE: IH 4800 fieldcult, 30', new sweeps, fieldready, always shedded, 4new tires, new bushings,$12,000. Call 507-430-2110

FOR SALE: JD 1010 fieldcultivator, 35', 3 bar har-row, good condition, $2,300.Call 952-467-9697 or cell 952-769-3277

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FOR SALE: '12 1435 Sun-flower disk, 35', used ononly 1200 acres, has rockflex shanks, $45,000/OBO.507-317-0934

FOR SALE: (1) McCormickend gate seeder; (2) 16'IHC 45 field cultivator. 507-764-3943 or 507-236-9168

FOR SALE: Elmer 3 6ftseed better field cult, 4 inspacing with coil packer,sheded, field ready. Call(320)579-0557

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26 Ft GREAT PLAINS (2009)#8326 Series 8Discovator/Finisher LikeNew/Will Rent. Pepin 42 Ft9 Bar Drag (2012) (AllHyd) (1200 Acres) LikeNew. 319-347-6676 Can Del

FOR SALE OR RENTC-IH 41 Ft DMI Late Model

(Red) Field Cult Very Gd. 5 Late Models Great PlainsDiscovator/Finishers 20-36'A.L. Buseman Industries319-347-6282 Can Deliver

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IH 800 12R30, Liquid Fert,solid trash managers, Mon-itor, corn & bean drums,disk openers & firmingpoints at 50%, $2,500. (507)874-3211

JD 7000 Corn Planter 2R,3pt, $1,600. Fertilizer Avail-able, $300 Per Row. 715-234-1993

White 5100 12RN vertical foldplanter w/row cleaners andalways shedded, $3,000. 515-851-0802

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FOR SALE: IH 5400 mini-mum till 3pt drill w/ mark-ers, 20', 7 1/2” spacing, veryclean, $6,950. Also BushHog 3pt HM 2009 disk mow-er, 540 PTO, $2,950. Call507-847-3622

FOR SALE: JD 7200 vacuumplanter, 8R30” w/ liquid fer-tilizer. 320-510-4480

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FOR SALE: 5100 Whiteplanter, 8R36, wing fold, setup for no till, dry fertilizer,dawn coulters, row clean-ers. For details call 507-896-3624

FOR SALE: Case IH 9006R30”, dry fertilizer, crossauger, row cleaners, $4,500.(7) White air planter rowunits, make a good 1 rowplanter, $150/ea. 952-212-3328

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FOR SALE: '97 Case IH 955,12-30, mtd planter, earlyriser monitor, row clean-ers, shedded, good condi-tion, $11,000. 320-226-4962

FOR SALE: 1230 JD 7000,front fold Yetters, insecti-cide boxes, bean meters,like new monitor and har-ness, very good, $8,500firm. 712-845-4344

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TRACTORS‘10 CIH 435 Quad, 600 hrs.- $255,000

‘11 CIH 550 Quad, 2600 hrs.,PTO, 36” tracks - $219,500

‘11 CIH 315 w/Soucey tracks,610 hrs. - $224,500

‘11 CIH 885, 2WD, cab,New TA28 loader - $19,900

TILLAGECIH Tigermate II, 44’ - $28,500CIH 1200, 16-30 pivot, bulk fill- $69,500

Used Liq. fert. attach for Kinze3200, Complete - $2,950

MISCELLANEOUSNew Bush Hog 2815 rotarycutter - Invoice: $16,500

LOCAL TRADES LOCAL TRADES

RABE INTERNATIONAL, INC.1205 Bixby Road (across from fairgrounds), Fairmont, MN507-235-3358 or 800-813-8300 • Get the Rabe Advantage

Case IH and CNH Capital are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC Visit our Web Site at http://www.caseih.com

– SPECIAL OF THE WEEK –New Aluma 8218 tilt w/4800# axle - $6,395, plus tax & license‘14 CIH 870 w/reel, Demo - 50 Acres, Full Warranty - $79,500

Port-A-Hut Shelters:• All Steel Shelters for Livestock & Other Uses

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

Smidley Equipment:• Steer Stuffers • Hog Feeders • Hog Huts• Calf Creep Feeders • Lamb & Sheep Feeders• Cattle & Hog Waterers • Mini Scale

Sioux Equipment:• Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders• Cattle & Feeder Panels • Head Gates

• Loading Chute• Hog Feeders • Sqz. Chutes & Tubs • Calf Warmer

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

• Field & Brush Mowers • Roto-Hog Power Tillers• Stump Grinders • Log Splitters • Chippers

• Power Graders • Power Wagons• Leaf & Lawn Vacuums • Versa-trailers• GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu. -

EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT• Taylor-Way 7’ rotary cutter• Sheep & Calf Feeders• Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg.• Steel Bale Throw Racks w/ Steel Floors• Peck Grain Augers • MDS Buckets for Loaders & Skidloaders• Powder River Livestock & Horse Equipment• Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’• EZ Trail Wagons Boxes & Bale Baskets• Taylor-way 3 way dump trailer• MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor• Sitrex Wheel Rakes• Bale Baskets• SI Feeders, Wagons & Bunks• (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders • Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns• R&C Poly Bale Feeders• Amish Built Oak Bunk Feeders & Bale Racks• Goat & Sheep Feeders

Lot - Hwy 7 EOffice Location - 305 Adams Street

Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~

• 4-Yard Soil Scraper• Several Good Manure Spreaders• Smidley Rebuilt Hog Feeders & Steer Stuffers• JD 1010, 24’ Field Cult., F.F., w/3-bar, V.G.• Melroe 60’ Harrow

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~

DR® POWER EQUIPMENTJBM Tombstone Feeder WagonDesigned for horned animals & horses

Large Inventory Of Other Models

We can also sell your equipment for you on consignment

SEMI TRUCKS‘98 Freightliner Daycab, Fresh

Cummins M11 10-spd., 180” WB,New Front & Rear Tires, 80%Brakes, 636,000 Mi., Clean........................................$16,000

HOPPERS‘02 Farm Master, Steel AG Hopper,

36’, 80% T/B, 24” Ag Hopper,Clean ..............................$12,500

‘97 Wilson Commander, 43/66,AR, 80% T/B, Elec. Roll Tarp,19” Hopper Height ..........$17,500

‘94 Wilson AL Hopper, 41’,66” Sides, 22” Hopper Height,80% T/B ..........................$16,500

FLATBEDS‘97 Wilson, 45/96, AL Floor &

Crossmembers, SX, AR ....$7,250‘95 Transcraft, 48/102, AL

Crossmembers, Wood Floor,Closed Tandem Slider, AR..$8,250

‘94 Wabash, 38/102, NEWBrakes/Drums, 80% Tires,

NEW Floor, Sandblasted/Painted..........................................$5,500

‘90 Great Dane, 48/96, ClosedTandem, S/R,A/R, New Recap..........................................$6,000

DROPDECKS/DOUBLEDROP(2) ‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck,

48/102, Air Ride, STEEL, SpreadAxle, Wood Floor..............$19,500

‘80 Transcraft Double Drop,53’, 33’ Well Non-Detachable,AR, Polished AL Wheels, NewHardwood Decking, 80% T/B,Clean ..............................$11,500

‘97 XL-Specialty, mechanical RGN,29’6” Well, AR, 255/225 ..$22,500

Engineered 5’ Beavertail,Kit includes Paint, LED Lights & All Electrical..........$3,750 Kit/$5,750 Installed

‘87 Transcraft 53/102, Drop Deck,Closed Tandem, Beavertail, NewRecap, Alum. Wheels ......$17,250

END DUMPS‘06 Aulick Belted Trailer, 42’,

54” Belt, 68” Sides, Roll Tarp,Painted ............................$28,500Unpainted........................$22,500

‘94 Cobra, 34’, New Rubber, 3/8”Plastic Liner, 2-Way Tailgate,Roll Tarp, AL Polished Wheels,Never Tipped, New 11/22.5,Clean ..............................$22,500

‘90 Load King Belly Dump,40’, New Brakes & Drums,80% Tires ........................$12,500

VANS(30) Van & Reefer Trailers,

48/102-53/102 - Great For WaterStorage Or Over The Road............................$3,000-$5,500

(15) 53/102 Road Ready,For Seed or Fertilizer TanksClean ....................$5,000-$6,500

MISCELLANEOUSCustom Haysides:Stationary............................$1,250 Tip In Tip Out ......................$1,750Suspensions: Air/Spring Ride

......$500 SPR/$1,000 AR per axleTandem Axle Off Road Dolly

..........................................$2,500‘06 Dodge Caravan, Stow-n-Go,

NEW Tires, State of Iowa vehicle..........................................$4,000

HANCOCK, MNwww.DuncanTrailersInc.comCall: 320-212-5220 or 320-392-5361

• Will Consider Trades! •

SKYBERG IRONKenyon, MN

(888) 395-6745or (507) 789-6049

Financing Available!

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TIRES & TRACKS

‘01 JD 8410, MFWD,18.4R46 Rears, JD Auto

Trac Ready, big hyd.pump, 4 SCV’s, wgts.

$59,950

For pictures and more information check out our website at:www.skybergiron.com

‘96 JD 7800, MFWD, 18.4R42 rears, power shift, 3 hyd. remotes,recent tranny rebuild. Nice Tractor! ..................................$36,900

‘83 JD 750 Utility, 2WD, 1400 hrs., PTO & 3 pt., 8-spd. Hi/Lotranny. Clean!......................................................................$3,900

‘96 CIH 7250 Magnum, MFWD, power shift, 18.4R46 rearsw/duals, wgts. ..................................................................$38,750

‘79 JD 2840, 2WD, 18.4x34 rears, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 12-spd.Hi/Lo tranny. Clean Local Trade! ........................................$9,500

‘97 JD 8400 MFWD, 9200 hrs., JD Auto Trac Ready (Plug & Play),18.4R46 rears, 4 SCV’s, big pump. Very Clean! ..............$59,950

‘99 JD 8300 MFWD, 8800 hrs., 18.4R46 rears-90% rubberall around, big hyd. pump, 4 SCV’s, wgts. Nice Late Model8300..................................................................................$55,900

‘97 JD 8400 MFWD, 8900 hrs., Deluxe cab, 18.4R46 rears.Great running tractor - Cheap power - Priced To Sell!......$49,950

‘01 JD 8310 MFWD, 18.4R46 rears w/duals, Greenstar Ready,4 hyds., wgts. Great Value! ..............................................$54,950

‘01 JD 8410 MFWD, 18.4R46 rears, recent engine rebuild,JD Auto Trac Ready, big hyd. pump, 4 SCV’s, wgts. ........$59,500

‘01 JD 8310 MFWD, 7800 hrs., 18.4R46 rears, wgts., fenders.Very clean & well maintained tractor ................................$69,850

‘97 JD 7410 MFWD, 8200 hrs., REBUILT Power Quad trans.,18.4R38 rears w/axle duals, wgts., fenders, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000PTO. Great Value! ............................................................$39,900

‘05 Wilrich 957 DDR 5-shank disc ripper, 10” points, coil tineleveler. Very Nice Condition! ............................................$15,900

‘14 JD CX15 15’ comm. duty batwing rotary cutter, used very little- like new. Warranty Left!..................................................$16,900

Wheel & Front Suitcase Weights available for 6000/7000 &8000 Series JD tractors ........................................................CALL

Tires-480/80R50 (18.4R50) Goodyear DT800 Super TractionRadial tractor tires. Like new take offs. Set of 4 ................$6,900

Solideal 16” Tracks, 90% bar remaining, fits JD 8000-8030track tractors..........................................................$5,000 for pair

SOLDSOLD

Spraying Equip 041

FOR SALE: Demco 600 galsprayer, 60' hydraulic foldboom, electric shutoff, justabout new hydraulic pump,very nice. 507-290-1316

FOR SALE: Hardi 1000 galsprayer w/ 60' Eagle boom,80 gal rinse tank, air induc-tion low drift tips, walkingtandems set on 30” rows,HyPro hyd pump, exc cond,$7,800. 507-273-1906

Semi Water Trailers NiceSemi water trailers withtanks, cones, pumps, hosereels, etc.

www.rydelltrailers.com(701) 474-5780

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Fenrich Farms BrushMulching service can clearCRP, CREP, fence lines,remove trees & roots alongdrainage ditches. Call To-day 320-587-FARM (3276)

Spraying Equip 041

670 Redball sprayer 90' boom& 1200 gal, 450 Raven con-troller, $16,000. (507) 964-2297

Blumhardt sprayer 1000gal 90' boom. Micro-Trak3000 control system. Hasnew hoses on boom. Hydpump. $4,650 (507) 530-3850

FOR SALE: (1) 1200 gal polywater tank; (1) 750 gal polywater; (2) 550 poly tanks;(1) banjo transfer pump.(507) 764-3943 or (507) 236-9168

FOR SALE: 1500 gal horizon-tal plastic water tank w/pump & inductor on a 12Twagon. 507-381-5781

FOR SALE: 3pt hitchsprayer w/ 500 gal tank, 60'x-fold boom, 120” tire spac-ing, 12.4x42 w/ Raven 440monitor, $1,900/OBO. 8”x31' Westfield elec auger,$900. 507-327-6430

Tillage Equip 039

Used parts for IH 720plows, toggle/auto reset. ½ price of new or less.

We ship anywhere.Call Maple Valley Farms

Randy Krueger(715)250-1617

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

Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712,Glencoe 7400; Field Cultsunder 30': JD 980, smallgrain carts & gravity boxes300-400 bu. Finishers under20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chop-pers; Nice JD 215 & 216flex heads; JD 643 corn-heads Must be clean; JDcorn planters, 4-6-8 row.715-299-4338

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'07 3320 Patriot, 2564 hrs, 100'boom, 20” spacings, triplenozzle body, Ag Leadermon, 5 section shutoff,swath control, Raven selfleveling boom, new320/90/R46 tires. 507-461-2593

Tillage Equip 039

FOR SALE: JD AT4-6 frontmount cultivator, fits 3010or 4010 tractor. 507-642-8391

FOR SALE: Riteway 1710 45'coil packer, long hitch forfield cult, $7,500/OBO. Mag-num front end wgts plusbracket 7000 Series. 320-250-2268

FOR SALE: Wil-Rich 2800field cult, 26 ½', 5 barframe, edge formed shanksw/ hi-torque point pressure,almost new Case IH DMIknock on sweeps, 4 bar har-row w/ good teeth & nobends, walking tandems allaround, good tires & hoses,always shedded, needsnothing, ready to go. Callfor more details. 320-282-1678

GREAT PLAINS 18 Ft #1800 Turbo-Till (2008)

Like New. Glencoe 28 Ft#3500 (5 Bar) Field Cult(Flat Fold) w/ Harrow RealGood. 319-347-2349 Can Del

IH #53 6R30" rear mountedcultivator, w/rolling shields,3pt quick hitch, $500/OBO.712-786-3341

J&M (2014) 26' TorsionFlex,dual rolling baskets, hydfold, adj heavy coil tinebar. 507-383-8094

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‘13 NH B95C Tractor/Loader/Backhoe, 4WD,cab, air, pilot controls, loader bucket w/forks,24” hoe bucket, extendable stick, 5 hrs.,Same As New! ........................................$75,000

‘03 JD 8520, ILS, 380/90R54 duals, 380/80R38front duals, wgts., 42.5 GPM hyd. pump,4120 hrs. ................................................$95,000

‘09 CIH Steiger 335, Lux. cab, high cap. hyd.pump, 5 remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch,480/80R46 duals, 1700 hrs. ................$139,000

‘11 NH T8.390, Lux. cab, 520/85R46 duals,480/70R34 front duals, HID lights, wgts.,2070 hrs. ..............................................$118,000

‘12 Case 521E Wheel Loader, cab, air, JRBcoupler, 3rd valve, 20.5-25 tires, 590 hrs.,Very Nice ................................................$99,000

‘13 CIH Magnum 235, Lux. cab, cab. susp.,susp. front axle, 19-spd. trans., high cap. hyd.pump, 4 remotes, 480/80R50 duals, 380/80R38front duals, wgts., 610 hrs., Warranty $118,000

‘11 JD 8285R, powershift, 1500 front axle,380/90R54 rear duals, 380/80R38 front duals,60 GPM hyd. pump, 5 remotes, front wgts.,3250 hrs., Powertrain Warranty till November2015 or 4000 hrs. ................................$125,000

‘99 JD 8400, 380/90R50 duals, 4 remotes,wgts., 12,000 hrs., just through service program................................................................$55,000

‘00 JD 8410, 420/80R46 duals, 4 remotes,9900 hrs., just through service program................................................................$67,500

‘11 JD 637, 26.5’ rock flex folding disk,Very Nice ................................................$30,000

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USED TRACTORSNEW NH T9.565, 4WD................................CALLNEW NH T9.505, 4WD................................CALLNEW NH T7.200, FWA ................................CALLNEW NH 65 Workmaster, w/loader............CALLNEW Massey 4610, FWA, w/loader ..........CALLNEW Versatile 450, 4WD ............................CALLNEW Versatile 310, FWA ............................CALLNH TD80 w/loader ......................................CALLNH TV6070 bi-directional ..........................CALL‘98 NH 7635, FWA ......................................CALLVersatile 895, 4WDV ..................................CALL‘12 Cat MT945C, 480 hrs. ..........................CALL

TILLAGESunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ............CALLSunflower 4412-07, 7-shank ......................CALLSunflower 4412-05, 5-shank ......................CALLSunflower 4233-19 w/3-bar harrow ..........CALLWilrich 957, 7-shank ..................................CALLWilrich 513, 5-shank, Demo ......................CALL‘09 Wilrich QX2, 55.5’ w/bskt.....................CALL‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom..............................CALL‘08 JD 3710, 10 bottom..............................CALLCIH 4900, 46.5’ ..........................................CALL‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar ........................CALL

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FOR SALE OR LEASE:Purebred RegisteredCharolais bulls, heifers, &cows. Great bloodlines, ex-cellent performance, bal-anced EPD's, low birthweights. Delivery avail-able.

Laumann Charolais Mayer, MN 612-490-2254

FOR SALE: (2) yearlingPolled Hereford bulls. Call320-796-0000

FOR SALE: 25 Limousinbulls, low birth wgt, supergrowth, John GoelzFranklin MN 507-557-8394

FOR SALE: Black Simmen-tal Bull, 2yr old, bred forcalf ease and excellentgrowth. Silver Lake, MN,320-327-0112. Leave mes-sage.

FOR SALE: Polled HerefordBulls, yearlings & (1) 3 yrold. Semen tested. Deliveryavailable. Jones Farms, LeSueur MN 507-317-5996

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Purebred Holstein bullsavailable. Good maternallines & good sires. Merritt'sElm-Chris Farm (715)235-9272

WANTED TO BUY! USEDBULK MILK COOLERALL SIZES. 920-867-3048

WANTED TO BUY: Dairyheifers and cows. 320-235-2664

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15 Registered YearlingPolled Hereford replace-ment heifers for sale.Weighing from 750-850 lbs.All shots. Will deliver.$2,250 per head.

Klages Herefords. Ortonville, MN 320-273-2163

FOR SALE OR LEASEREGISTERED BLACKANGUS Bulls, 2 year old &yearlings; bred heifers,calving ease, club calves &balance performance. Alsired. In herd improvementprogram. J.W. RiverviewAngus Farm Glencoe, MN55336 Conklin Dealer 320-864-4625

Feed Seed Hay 050

FOR SALE: 5x6 rounds ofgrass hay & wheat straw,net wrapped, can loadsemi, $50/bale for both. Call507-847-3622

Open pollinated seed corn.Outproduces hybrids forsilage, $65/bu. Plus ship-ping. Sweet, leafy stalks.217-857-3377

Premium tested, high pro-tein, high RFV alfalfasquare, wrapped baleage.Delivered by truckload.Call Wes at Red River For-age 866-575-7562

WANTED AND FOR SALEALL TYPES of hay &straw. Also buying corn,wheat & oats. Western Hayavailable. Fox Valley Al-falfa Mill. 920-853-3554

Wheat straw for sale from2014 harvest, 390 squarebale, 3x3x8 size, located inthe Rice Lake area. Deliv-ery not available. 507-993-1804

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FOR SALE: A good quality,tie stall herd of cows. 715-928-3526

Feed Seed Hay 050

Dairy Quality AlfalfaTested big squares & roundbales, delivered from SouthDakota John Haensel (605)351-5760

Dairy quality western alfal-fa, big squares or smallsquares, delivered in semiloads. Clint Haensel(605) 310-6653

FOR SALE: 2014 grass haystored inside, 200-300 +/-asking $3/bale. 507-766-1163

FOR SALE: 40 round grass4x5' bales, outside, $20 perbale; 30 round corn fodderbales, 5x5, asking $20 perbale. I load, you haul. 763-682-1257 Buffalo MN

FOR SALE: N.D. Rotarywheat straw, 3'x4'x8' bales,stored inside, bales weigh1050 lbs. Priced by bale orton. Delivery available.FOB Glenwood MN Phone:320-808-4866

FOR SALE: North Dakotarotary wheat straw,3'x4'x8' bales, stored inside,bales weigh 1,050 lbs. - 1,150lbs. Priced by bale or ton.Delivery available. FOB.Glenwood, MN 320-808-4866

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JERRY WELLS PAINTINGSpecializing in Barn Paint-ing, sheds, grain bins, feedmills, shed roof coating,roof repair, homes. Freeestimates, fully insured,statewide service. 715-229-4242 or 1-800-881-4242

Feed Seed Hay 050

1st Crop Clean Green GrassHay - Small Square Bales,No Rain, No Mold, $5. De-livery available within 125mi. (715) 296-2162

4x5 Rounds, 1st Crop Hay,Green, No Rain, No Mold,$50. Delivery availablewithin 125 mi. (715) 296-2162

4x5 Rounds, Super Soft, 2ndCrop Grass Hay, 1220#,High-Moisture, 30%wrapped in a tube. NORAIN, $65. Delivery avail-able within 125 miles. 715-296-2162

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‘14 JD 9460R, 513 Hrs., PTO!, Ext. Warranty ..................$289,900

‘09 JD 7930, 1078 Hrs., IVT,540/1000 PTO..................$154,900

‘14 JD 6150R, 621 Hrs., IVT,Loader Prep Pkg. ............$132,900

‘10 CIH 535 Quad, 4125 Hrs.,Auto Trac..........................$224,900

‘13 CIH 4530, 568 Hrs., Dry Box................................Was $244,900..............................NOW $229,900

‘07 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30”............................................$92,500

‘12 JD 9560RT, 960 Hrs., Ext.Power Guard Warranty ..$314,900

‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”............................................$89,900

‘11 JD 4930, 1725 Hrs., 120’ Boom on20” ....Was $215,000 NOW $199,900

‘12 JD 4730, 694 Hrs., 90’ Boom........Was $215,500 NOW $195,000

‘12 JD 4830, 744 Hrs., 90’ Boom........Was $236,500 NOW $215,000

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0% for 60 Months on Used Self-Propelled Sprayers

TRACTORS4WD Tractors

(N) ‘14 JD 9560R, 250 hrs., Ext. Warranty ............$343,000(B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 419 hrs., 800/38’s......................$339,900(B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 456 hrs., Rental Return ............$334,900(OS) ‘13 JD 9560R, 250 hrs. ..................................$324,900(OW) ‘14 JD 9510R, 573 hrs., Ext. Warranty..........$299,900(N) ‘14 JD 9460R, 349 hrs., Ext. Warranty ............$294,900(OW) ‘14 JD 9460R, 513 hrs., PTO, Ext. Warranty $289,900(OW) ‘12 JD 9560R, 887 hrs., Ext. Warranty..........$279,900(B) ‘12 JD 9560R, 920 hrs., Ext. Warranty ............$279,900(OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 608 hrs., Ext. Warranty ........$279,900(OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 526 hrs. ..................................$279,900(OW) ‘13 JD 9410R, 571 hrs., PTO ........................$259,900(OW) ‘10 JD 9630, 1360 hrs., 800/38’s ..................$234,900(B) ‘11 JD 9530, 1260 hrs., 800/70R38’s ................$225,900(B) ‘11 JD 9330, 617 hrs., 620/70T42’s ..................$219,900(B) ‘10 JD 9630, 2138 hrs. ......................................$212,900(H) ‘09 JD 9530, 2751 hrs., 800/38’s ......................$199,900(N) ‘09 JD 9330, 2050 hrs., PTO ............................$189,900(OW) ‘07 JD 9620 3890 hrs., PS ............................$169,900(B) ‘97 JD 9200, 4722 hrs., 710/38’s ........................$94,500(OW) ‘98 JD 9400, 5128 hrs., 710/70R38’s ..............$94,900(OW) ‘97 JD 9400, 7138 hrs., 710/70R38’s ..............$79,900(OS) ‘98 JD 9200, 5155 hrs. ......................................$77,500(OS) ‘80 Versatile 935, 330 hp. ................................$18,900

Track Tractors(N) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 300 hrs. ....................................$379,500(OW) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 173 hrs., Ext. PT Warranty ..$354,900(OW) ‘14 JD 9460RT, 358 hrs., leather ..................$319,900(H) ‘12 JD 9560RT, 950 hrs., PS ............................$314,900(OW) ‘13 JD 9460RT, 739 hrs., leather ..................$294,900(OW) ‘11 JD 9630T, 1544 hrs. ................................$269,900(OW) ‘14 JD 8335RT, 567 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ......$269,900(OW) ‘13 JD 8310RT, 430 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ......$259,900(OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1202 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ....$255,900(B) ‘97 JD 9630T, 1431 hrs. ....................................$249,900(B) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1907 hrs. ....................................$249,900(N) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1765 hrs., leather ......................$246,000(OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1157 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ....$245,000(OW) ‘09 JD 9630T, 1737 hrs. ................................$239,900(OW) ‘10 CIH Quad Track 535, 4100 hrs. ............$224,900(B) ‘11 JD 8310RT, 1883 hrs., PS, 25” tracks ........$214,500(N) ‘04 JD 9520T, 3268 hrs. ....................................$157,000(H) ‘06 JD 9520T, 3874 hrs. ....................................$149,900(H) ‘05 JD 9620T, 3014 hrs. ....................................$134,900(OW) ‘00 JD 8410T, 4140 hrs., 25” tracks ................$99,900

Row Crop Tractors(OW) ‘14 JD 8370R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..........$292,900(B) ‘14 JD 8345R, 353 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$279,900(B) ‘11 JD 8360R, 350 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$269,900(H) ‘14 JD 8320R, 355 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$268,900(OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 371 hrs., IVT, ILS....................$267,900(OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 377 hrs., PS, ILS ....................$255,900(OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 361 hrs., PS, ILS....................$255,900(OS) ‘13 JD 8310R ..................................................$255,000(OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, PS, ILS, Rental Return ..........$253,900(OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 412 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..$244,900(OW) ‘14 JD 8295R, 340 hrs., PS, ILS....................$234,900(H) ‘14 JD 8295R, MFWD, PS, Rental Return ........$221,900(OW) ‘12 JD 8310R, 916 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..$217,900(N) ‘14 JD 8260R, 274 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ....$210,000(OW) ‘13 JD 8260R, 372 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ..$202,900(OS) ‘12 JD 7260R, 1000 hrs., IVT..........................$188,500(N) ‘14 JD 8235R, 134 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ......$186,500

(OS) ‘11 JD 8235R, 855 hrs., PS ............................$179,900(OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 949 hrs., PS ..........................$179,900(OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 950 hrs., PS, front duals ......$169,900(OS) ‘13 JD 7200R, 200 hrs., IVT............................$169,900(OS) ‘13 JD 7215R, 641 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ....$169,500(OW) ‘09 JD 7930, 1078 hrs., IVT ..........................$154,900(H) ‘13 JD 6170R, 568 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ......$152,500(N) ‘14 JD 6150R, 250 hrs., loader ........................$143,500(B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 397 hrs., IVT ..............................$138,900(B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 621 hrs., IVT, duals....................$132,900(B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 522 hrs., auto quad ..................$129,900(B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 390 hrs., auto quad ..................$126,900(H) ‘06 JD 8130R, 4742 hrs., 540/1000 PTO ..........$112,500(N) ‘13 JD 6125R, 50 hrs., IVT ................................$108,900(N) ‘00 JD 8110, MFWD, 3800 hrs., PS ....................$89,500(N) ‘14 JD 6115M, 93 hrs., PQ ..................................$81,000(B) ‘04 JD 7820, 2WD, 4391 hrs., PQ ......................$79,900(H) ‘05 CIH MXU135, 1875 hrs., loader ....................$66,950(B) ‘09 JD 5105M, 1600 hrs., loader ........................$59,900(N) ‘14 JD 6115D, 115 hrs., p/reverser ....................$54,000(N) ‘88 JD 4850, MFWD, 11,290 hrs. ........................$27,500(B) ‘91 MF 3140, MFWD ............................................$23,900

SPRING TILLAGE“Interest waiver till 11-1-2015 on all used

2210 cultivators, plus a $1,000 in-store credit”(OS) ‘08 JD 2210, 64.5’ ............................................$56,900(H) ‘11 Wilrich Quad 5, 60’ ......................................$53,900(B) ‘10 JD 2210, 58.5’ ................................................$49,900(OW) ‘11 CIH 200, 50.5’ ............................................$49,900(OS) ‘06 JD 2210, 58.5’ ............................................$49,000(OS) ‘04 Krause TL6200 M/finisher, 42’ ..................$46,000(OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 44.5’ ............................................$44,500(OW) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ............................................$44,500(H) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’................................................$39,900(N) ‘09 JD 2210, 45.5’ ................................................$39,900(N) ‘08 JD 2210, 45.5’ ................................................$39,500(OW) ‘05 JD 2210, 45.5’ ............................................$38,900(B) ‘02 JD 2200, 44.5’ ................................................$38,500(N) ‘07 JD 2210, 45.5’ ................................................$35,500(OS) ‘09 JD 2210, 38.5’, harrow................................$32,500(H) ‘03 JD 2200, 38.5’ ................................................$28,900(OW) ‘04 JD 726, M/finisher, 38’ ..............................$26,900(H) ‘02 JD 980, 44.5’ ..................................................$24,900(OW) ‘97 DMI, Tigermate II, 47.5’ ..............................$24,900(OW) ‘00 Wilrich Quad 5, 45.5’ ................................$22,900(OS) ‘02 JD 980, 36.5’................................................$21,900(B) ‘98 JD 980, 36.5’ ..................................................$21,900(OW) ‘98 JD 980, 41.5’ ..............................................$21,500(OW) ‘97 JD 980, 38.5’ ..............................................$18,900(OW) ‘02 JD 980, 27.5’ ............................................$17,500(H) ‘92 DMI Tigermate, 38’ ......................................$16,900(OS) Wilrich, 37’ ..........................................................$14,900(B) ‘97 JD 980, 38.5’ ..................................................$11,900(N) ‘97 Wilrich 42’ cult. ................................................$9,500

SPRAYERS“Check out the updated prices on used sprayers”(N) ‘14 JD 4940, 166 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$329,900(OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 52 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$329,900(OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 387 hrs., dry box ......................$299,900(OW) ‘13 JD 4940, 1067 hrs., 120’ boom ..............$269,900(B) ‘12 JD 4940, 768 hrs., 120 boom......................$265,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 768 hrs., 120’ boom ................$265,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 982 hrs., 120’ boom ................$259,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 387 hrs., 120’ boom ................$248,900

(OW) ‘13 CIH 4530, 568 hrs., dry box ....................$244,900(OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 603 hrs., 120’ boom ................$239,900(OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 413 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$239,900(OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 552 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$239,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 1680 hrs., 90’ boom ................$229,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 744 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$214,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 1155 hrs., 90’ boom ................$214,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 792 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$214,900(N) ‘13 JD 4730, 182 hrs., 80’ boom ......................$199,900(N) ‘11 JD 4930, 1725 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$199,900(OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 637 hrs., 100’ boom ................$199,900(OW) ‘11 JD 4930, 1720 hrs., 120’ boom ..............$199,900(OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 888 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$199,900(OW) ‘12 Ag-Chem RG1100, 90’ boom ................$189,900(OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1815 hrs., 90’ boom ................$179,900(OW) ‘12 JD 4730, 1316 hrs., 100’ boom ..............$179,900(OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 hrs., 100’ boom ..............$169,900(OW) ‘10 JD 4730, 2050 hrs., 90’ boom ................$150,900(OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 950 hrs., 80’ boom ..................$149,900(OW) ‘05 JD 4720, 2400 hrs., 90’ boom................$133,900(OW) ‘06 Ag-Chem 1074, 100’ boom ......................$77,900(OW) ‘02 Ag-Chem 854, 3619 hrs., 80’ boom..........$74,900(N) ‘03 Ag-Chrm 864, 1815 hrs., 90’ boom..............$68,900(B) ‘94 Ag-Chem 664, 3895 hrs., 60’ boom ............$35,500

PLANTERS/SEEDERS“Interest waiver till 11-1-2015 on 24 row or

larger planters, plus a $2,000 in-store credit”(N) ‘12 JD 1770NT, 24R30”, liq. fert. ......................$154,000(B) ‘07 JD DB40, 24R20”, “tracks” ......................$139,900(OW) ‘12 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert. ........$126,900(H) ‘13 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ..........................$119,900(H) ‘09 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30”, liq. fert. ............$119,000(B) ‘12 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert. ............$112,900(N) ‘07 White 8524, CCS, 24R30”, liq. fert.............$109,900(OS) ‘05 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30” ..........................$97,900(OS) ‘07 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30” ..........................$92,500(OS) ‘09 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert. ............$97,500(N) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”..............................$97,000(OS) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ..........................$92,500(OW) ‘11 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ..........................$89,900(N) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”..............................$89,900(OS) ‘08 JD 1790, CCS, 23R15”................................$85,000(N) ‘09 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”..............................$84,000(B) ‘05 CIH 1200, 31R15” ..........................................$55,900(OW) ‘99 JD 1560, 20’, 10” spacing ........................$29,950(OS) JD 7200, 16R30”, liq. fert...................................$24,000(B) ‘93 JD 455, 30”, 10” spacing ..............................$20,950(OW) ‘95 JD 7200, 8R30”, liq. fert. ..........................$20,900(B) ‘94 JD 7200, 16R30”, liq. fert. ............................$19,900(OS) ‘93 JD 7200, 12R30”, liq. fert. ..........................$19,500(OS) JD 7200, 12R30”, liq. fert., WF..........................$17,500(B) ‘89 JD 7200, 8R30”, liq. fert. ..............................$15,900(OW) ‘93 JD 1750, 15’, 10” spacing ........................$12,500

HAY EQUIPMENT(N) ‘13 JD 569, round baler, surface wrap................$39,500(B) ‘11 JD 568, round baler, 4500 bales ..................$36,500(OW) ‘10 JD 568, round baler, surface wrap ............$32,500(OS) JD 568, round baler, 8600 bales........................$29,900(B) ‘12 JD 468, round baler, 7500 bales ..................$28,500(OW) ‘10 JD 568, round baler, surface wrap ............$26,900

COMBINES(OS) ‘13 JD S670, 500 hrs., duals ..........................$278,900

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COMBINE PLATFORMS & HEADS‘09 C-IH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead ..............................................................................................................................$39,900‘11 Geringhoff, 8R chopping cornhead....................................................................................................................................$59,900‘12 C-IH 3408, 8R30” cornhead................................................................................................................................................$44,900‘09 C-IH 3408, 8R30” cornhead................................................................................................................................................$34,900‘04 C-IH 2208, 8R30” ................................................................................................................................................................$24,500‘14 C-IH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform....................................................................................................................................$66,900‘14 C-IH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform....................................................................................................................................$66,900‘13 C-IH 3020, 35’ w/in-cab cutter bar suspension ................................................................................................................$37,500‘10 C-IH 2020, 35’ platform w/Crary air reel ............................................................................................................................$32,500‘10 C-IH 2020, 25’ platform w/Crary air reel ............................................................................................................................$26,800‘05 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..................................................................................................................................$13,900‘04 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..................................................................................................................................$10,900

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‘14 C-IH Magnum 315, Lux. susp. cab, susp. front axle, auto steer ready, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites ............$199,900‘12 C-IH Magnum 290, 674 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 360 HID lites, 480/50 tires, front & rear duals, high cap. hyd. pump,

Full Pro 700 auto steer ..........................................................................................................................................................$178,500‘13 C-IH Magnum 260, 533 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites....$156,500‘12 C-IH Magnum 235, 325 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites....$149,900‘05 C-IH MX255, 1800 hrs., Full Pro600 auto steer, front & rear duals ..................................................................................$99,900‘03 C-IH MX255, 3135 hrs., rear duals ....................................................................................................................................$84,000‘92 C-IH 7130, 4267 hrs., MFD, 3 hyd. remotes, radar............................................................................................................$59,900‘14 C-IH Puma 160, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader............................................................................................COMING IN‘14 C-IH Puma 145, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader ..............................................................................................$109,900‘12 C-IH Puma 185, 705 hrs., MFD, CVT trans., duals, C-IH loader ....................................................................................$139,900

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‘12 CIH Steiger 500Q, 964 hrs.,Full auto steer ....................$249,900

‘12 CIH Steiger 600Q, 1155 hrs.,Full auto steer, Luxury cab, big hyd.pump ..................................$279,900

‘12 CIH Steiger 550Q, 1400 hrs.,Full auto steer, PTO ..........$259,900

‘14 CIH Steiger 350RCQ, 870 hrs.,big hyd. pump, HID lights, 16” track............................................$209,900

‘14 CIH Steiger 550, 288 hrs., PTO,Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer............................................$277,900

‘13 CIH Steiger 500, 445 hrs., PTO,Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer............................................$249,900

‘12 CIH 4430 Sprayer, 120’ boom,AIM, Full Pro 700 auto steer............................................$199,900

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TRACTORS‘09 Challenger MT665C, 1130 hrs...........................$139,500‘09 MF 8650, 2000 hrs. ..........................................$129,500‘08 Agco RT155A, CVT, 600 hrs. ..............................$99,500Agco DT-200, 3000 hrs. ............................................$69,500Challenger MT665, Frt/Rear wgts., 2800 hrs.............$74,500‘05 MF 6480 w/loader, 4200 hrs. ..............................$49,500‘95 Ford 9680, 4WD, 7600 hrs. ................................$52,500‘89 White 140, 2WD, duals........................................$24,900AC 8070, 2WD, PS, new tires....................................$17,900‘08 MF 1533 w/loader, 250 hrs. ................................$14,900‘03 Agco ST40 w/loader, power shuttle ....................$13,900AC 7020 PD, recent eng. ............................................$9,950Oliver 1600, gas ..........................................................$4,950Oliver 1600, gas, w/loader ..........................................$4,950

COMBINES & HEADS‘13 Gleaner S67, 160 hrs., Warranty ......................$269,500‘10 Gleaner R-66, 300 hrs., duals ..........................$219,500‘08 Gleaner R-75, 1000 hrs., duals ........................$169,500‘03 Gleaner R-65, 1200 hrs. ....................................$119,500‘03 Gleaner R-65, 2300 hrs., duals ..........................$99,500‘94 Gleaner R-62, 3100 hrs. ......................................$39,500‘92 Gleaner R-62, 2100 hrs., duals, Ag Leader ........$34,500‘90 Gleaner R-60, 2000 hrs. ......................................$19,900‘90 Gleaner R-50, 2900 eng. hrs., eng. OH ..............$19,900‘90 MF 8570 w/9320 Flex & 1163 ....................Pkg. $19,900‘83 Gleaner M3, 3700 hrs., hydro ..............................$3,950‘11 Gleaner 9250, 25’ flex draper ..............................$49,500‘08 Gleaner 3000, 8R30 ............................................$39,500‘10 Gleaner 3000, 6R30, 1000 acres use ..................$32,900‘01 Gleaner Hugger, 8R30, adj. strippers ..................$19,500‘05 Gleaner 3000, 8RW ............................................$26,500

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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT‘08 White 8500, 36R20, CFS ....................................$89,500‘07 White 8516, 16R30, CFS ....................................$64,500‘06 White 8202, 12R30, 3 bu., 540 PTO, LF ............$34,900‘05 White 8186, 16R20, 3 bu., complete rebuild ......$46,500‘02 White 8202, 12R30, 2 bu. ..................................$25,000White 8100, 12R30, VF, LF........................................$19,900‘02 White 8222, 12R30, 2 bu. ..................................$24,900White 8122, 12R30, DF, 2 bu. ..................................$19,900White 6100, 12R30, insect ..........................................$9,950White 6100, 12R30 VF, 540 PTO pump ......................$8,950JD 7200, 12R30, insect ............................................$10,900White 5100, 8R38 w/7-row splitter ............................$4,950(12) Yetter Residue Mgrs., off JD 7200 ..................Ea. $150Crustbuster 3400, 15’, no till drill................................$5,750‘13 Wilrich Soil Pro 513, 9x24 ..................................$47,500‘08 Sunflower 4511-15..............................................$29,500‘05 Wilrich V957, 7x30................................................$9,950‘12 Wishek 862NT, 16’ disc ......................................$26,900‘06 Wishek 862NT, 30’ disc w/harrow ......................$49,500‘09 Wishek 862NT, 34’ disc w/harrow ......................$59,500‘05 Krause 7300, 27’ disc..........................................$19,900‘03 Sunflower 1434, 23’ disc w/harrow ....................$24,500‘02 CIH 730B ............................................................$19,900‘10 DMI 530B ............................................................$14,900CIH 496, 24’ cushion gang........................................$11,900Krause 1900, 27’ rock flex disc w/harrow ..................$7,950Wilrich 10 CPW, 14’ chiel plow ..................................$3,950M&W 1865, 9x24 Earthmaster ....................................$5,950‘12 Wilrich XL2, 30’ w/baskets ..................................$37,500‘08 Wilrich XL2, 47’ field cult., 4-bar ........................$32,500JD 724, 30’ soil finisher ..............................................$8,950JD 680, 21’ chisel plow ............................................$14,950NI 6365 (Hesston 856A), 5x6 baler ............................$7,950Owatonna 595, 5x6 round baler, 540 PTO......................$995Hesston 5800, 5x6 round baler, 540 PTO ......................$995

‘06 Hesston 1006 disc mower ....................................$5,950Diamond side mounted 5’ rotary mower ....................$2,500Balzer 1500 shredder ..................................................$7,450Artsway 180B shredder ..............................................$4,950‘12 Peck 8x61 PTO auger ............................................$3,950Demco 365 wagon, tarp ..............................................$5,950

•••(NEW) SPRING SPECIALS•••White 9202, 12R30 ..................................................$53,500White 9222, 12R30 ..................................................$57,500White 9523, 12R30 / 23R15 CFS ............................$119,500White 9524-22, 24R22 CFS ....................................$137,500White 9812, 12R30 CFS ............................................$89,500White 8816, 16R30 CFS ............................................$89,500White 9816, 16R30 CFS ..........................................$109,500White 8824, 24R30 CFS ..........................................$125,000White 8824, CFS........................................................$99,500White 9824, 24R30 CFS ..........................................$159,500Brandt 5200 EX, Demo ..............................................$19,500Brandt 7500 HP, Demo ..............................................$24,900Brandt 1535 LP, belt conveyor ..................................$13,900Wilrich QX2, 45’ field cult. ........................................$69,500Sunflower 1435, 29’ disc ..........................................$44,500

JUST IN‘09 Challenger MT66SC, 1100 hrs...........................$139,500Brent 540 wagon, fenders, brakes, lights ....................$9,950AC 8070, FWA, PS, wgts., 42” duals ........................$18,900AC 7045, PD................................................................$9,950Parker 737 grain cart ................................................$17,500Parker 450 grain cart ..................................................$4,950Westendorf WL-21 loader, AC 170 mtg.......................$2,950White 227, 31’ field cult ..............................................$2,500Parker 510 grain cart ..................................................$6,950Brandt 5000 EX grain vac, Good Condition ..............$12,900M&W 4800, 500 bu. cart, scale ..................................$9,950Killbros 500 wagon, brakes, lights ..............................$4,950Artsway 240B, 20’ shredder ........................................$3,250

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FOR SALE: Nice youngcrossbred black boar fromshow stock approx 400 lbs,$350/OBO. Shetlers - N6704Cty Rd. N, Taylor, WI 54659

FOR SALE: Yorkshire,Hampshire, Duroc &Hamp/Duroc boars, alsogilts. Excellent selection.Raised outside. Exc herdhealth. No PRSS. Deliveryavail. 320-568-2225

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FOR SALE: 11 bulk feedbins, 2 1/2T to 26T. Corru-gated or smooth sided.Some almost new. 507-236-2869

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FOR SALE: '79 Chevy C70,427, 4x5 trans, 19' Crysteelbox & hoist, twin screw,good cond. 507-220-0999

FOR SALE: '79 Chevy truck,18' box & hoist. 507-270-6523or 507-340-2333

FOR SALE: '94 Ford 350 7.3Turbo diesel, 4x4, auto,crew cab, new engine &transmission. $5,900. 320-583-0881

Grain Truck: '85 Ford F800,3208 Cat, 13spd Road-ranger, twin screw, airbrakes, 18' box & hoist, 600bu, 120,000 mi, no rust,$14,900. 715-878-9858

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FOR SALE: '12 Cougar 5th

wheel camper, 34', 3 slides,15000 BTU AC, Polar pkg,no pets, no smoking, nosalt, nice inside & out. Picsavailable. 320-250-2268

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3 pt Hitch pumpkin planter,one row, 2 man operated,can be used for other seeds,$385. (920)526-3510

Belted cedar chains, cut offparts, never used. For a JD3R pull type chopper head& hay head. 715-284-5693

DRAINAGE PUMPS Carry submersible pumps.

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Dual Tires: (5) 480/80R46,(4) 20.8R42, (1) 380/90R46,$50/ea. 715-878-9858

FOR SALE: Ford 7.3 dieselengines, transmissions &parts & service. 320-583-0881

Little round fence posts w/in-sulators, electric fencer,Bou-Matic pipeline system,Gardner cow stanchions, 4basket fans, 5hp motor,compressor from bulk tank,electric calf dehorner. 715-723-5187

Loftness 8' snowblower, 3pt,1000PTO, $2,000. 515-824-3656

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FOR SALE: Purebred BlackAngus bulls, calf ease &good disposition. 320-598-3790

FOR SALE: RegisteredBritish White bulls, service-able age, $2,650/ea. Also, 4bred British White heifers,due in September,$2,850/ea. 320-815-5192

Limousin & Red AngusBulls. Delivery available.Hammond, WI. 715-821-3516

Red Angus bulls, stout good,growth good disprostion.Call (507) 931-9428

Reg. Simmental bulls 12-15to pick from. Yearlings to 4year olds, gentle, can deliv-er. Call Mike. 651-503-2986

Registered Texas Longhornbreeding stock, cows,heifers or roping stock, topblood lines. 507-235-3467

Registered yearling polledHerefrod bulls for sale.Halter broke willl be sementested will deliver Heiferbulls still available KlagesHerefords Ortorville, MN(320) 273-2163

Top Quality Holstein Steers200-800 lbs. in semi loadlots. 319-448-4667

WANT TO BUY: Butchercows, bulls, fats & walkablecripples; also horses,sheep & goats. 320-235-2664

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FOR SALE: Registeredpaint mare, 5 yr old namedWisdom, originally trainedin a 4-H project, knowsground work very well, hasbeen ridden & done well.Good horse for a 1st timetrainer w/ experiencedtrainer. Very calm, cool &collected. Can call for moredetails. 507-448-2000

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You could not avoid the impact of Danish-American sculptor Christian Peterson on thecampus of Iowa State University if you tried.

Peterson was ISU’s artist-in-residence from 1934-1955, and his work is remembered not only at theChristian Petersen Art Museum in Morrill Hall, butall over the university’s sprawling, park-like campus.

Born in 1885 in Denmark, at age 9 Petersen emi-grated to New Jersey with his family. He wouldlearn the technical aspects of sculpture in schooland developed his artistic skills as a sculptor’sapprentice, eventually finding steady work creatingWorld War I memorials and monuments.

The winds of fate, along with an invitation from

legendary artist Grant Wood — whose murals alsograce Iowa State’s campus — brought Petersen toIowa to work on the Public Works of Art Project aspart of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Dealprogram. His first commission at what was thenIowa State College was a fountain for the DairyIndustry Building courtyard, installed in 1935.

What was to have been a temporary positionbecame Petersen’s 21-year residency at ISU, whichincluded teaching sculpture courses in addition tohis duties creating works of art on campus. (It issaid that his classes were extremely popular, per-haps due in small part to their then-unusual mixingof the male and female student body.)

Agriculture was a recurring theme in Petersen’s

work, including two pieces which now reside in thesculpture garden outside Morrill Hall — “Corn-husker” and “4-H Calf,” both originally created in1941. As noted on an adjoining plaque, “Petersenwas one of the few American sculptors who was gen-uinely inspired by rural Midwestern life and took itas a subject matter for his sculpture.” He retired in1955 and died six years later.

The building that is now home to Petersen’slegacy, Morrill Hall, is named in honor of JustinMorrill, the U.S. Congressman from Vermont whosponsored the eponymous bill establishing the land-grant system of agricultural and engineering col-leges in the United States. It was signed into law byPresident Abraham Lincoln in 1862. ❖

This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Managing Editor Tom Royer

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