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January 27, 2012© 2012

It is amazing to me that I have spent thepast 21 1/2 years at The Land.

I began my journey working part time onthe circulation mail list. This was to be ashort-term job of less than a month. Fromthere, I was asked to fill in when therewas a changeover of personnel or someonewas out for medical reasons.

I did not want a full-time position, as mychildren were young. Finally, the officemanager asked our general manager to“just hire her part time and find anotherpart-time person.”

So, my journey at The Land began. Asmy children aged, I took on more hoursuntil I was a full-time employee. Our general managerleft and we were without someone in that position for atime. The editor, Randy Frahm, and I worked on get-ting things done and keeping things moving in theoffice. Randy eventually took the general managerposition and I was named the office manager.

When Randy moved on, we had what we called the“Triad.” Kevin Schulz was the editor, Kim Henricksonwas the advertising manager and I continued as theoffice manager. This worked for some time and we eachtook a portion of the GM duties. The current publisherof the Free Press Media decided that he didn’t want tohave to obtain information from three individuals andasked me to take the GM position several years ago.Full circle

This job has been both enjoyable and stressful. Iwork with a fantastic group of people who all pulltogether to put out a great farm publication.

I know and believe this to be true because of you,the readers. We hear from many of you when yousend in your annual subscription cards, and at thefarm shows that we attend.

I am now moving on, as I have reached the earlyretirement age and want to spend more time withmy husband, children and granddaughters. However,I am not leaving The Land completely.

By coincidence, the part-time advertising assistantposition opened up in early December. The new GM,Kathy Connelly, asked me if I would stay to help herwith the transition into her new position.

You will like Kathy. She was raised on a farm, mar-ried a farmer and has been with the Free PressMedia for 40 years.

So, I have come full circle. Starting out as a part-time advertising/office assistant, working up to GM,and finishing off back where I started.

Ups and downsThere have been good years for the

farmers in my 20-plus years here, andthere have been some very lean years, too.We ride these ebbs and tides with you all.

When you do well, our advertisers aremore willing to run ads with us; the oppo-site is just as true.

I have met some great people workingat The Land, and have seen many moveon because of job opportunities or otherinterests. We have also lost a couple of

people who passed on. Pat Hoehn wasan office assistant when I was the officemanager. She was a bubbly, happy little

lady a bit older than I was. She had azest for life and ALS took that from her much toosoon. I still miss her. We also lost Hank Wesselsabout a year ago. We’ve had no gardening “guru”since then, but are now looking for someone to pickup where Hank left off — not replace him. These peo-ple were terrific additions to The Land.Family and friends

My children have grown up with the people of TheLand as part of their family. We have attended grad-uations and weddings, and shared in the joy of chil-dren and grandchildren being added to our family.

You, as readers, are also part of this family. Many ofyou contact us on a regular basis and I feel like you arefriends, even though we may not have met in person.

I have two wonderful granddaughters, Alayna, 41/2, and Kalyse, 1, who are a joy to my life, and Iwant to spend more time with them. I want to beable to camp more with my husband, family andfriends, and maybe even just lay around for a day ortwo now and then to see what that’s like.

I will continue to be a part of The Land for a while.Not sure how long but I’ll keep you posted.A reminder

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We truly appreciate all of the support we receive byyour voluntary donations to keep The Land theamazing paper that it is. Thank you.

Vail Belgard is a part timer at The Land. She canbe reached at [email protected]. ❖

A fond farewell (well, sort of)

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8 — Corn rootworms fighting back

10 — Hard soil reveals tillage issues

13 — Dealing with Goss’ wilt in 2012

14 — U.S. cattle industry realigning

15 — Local meat shops springing up

17 — CHS Inc. marks record year

18 — Dairy farmers the icons of ag

19 — American ag not what it appears

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By Vail Belgard

CORRECTION: On Page 6A of the Jan. 13 issue of The Land, a mug shot was misidentified as being that of USDAAnimal & Plant Health Inspection Service district supervisor/wildlife biologist John Hart.

OPINION

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In early January, Iannounced a Blue-print for Stronger Ser-vice at USDA. It is our effort to makesure that in this era of reduced budgets,the folks who live, work and raise theirfamilies in rural America don’t seereduced services from the department.

Over the past three years, theUSDA has made significant invest-ments in rural America and sup-ported farmers and ranchers. Butthese are tough times. Since 2010, theUSDA’s budget has been cut by $3 bil-lion — a 12-percent reduction.

Over the past year, the USDA hasoffered early retirement for our staffand substantially reduced our traveland supplies budgets. We took a com-prehensive look at our administrativeservices to find savings in areas liketechnology and human resources. It

was not enough. In order toavoid layoffs or furloughs we

looked at our footprint acrossthe country and made plans to closeand consolidate more than 250 offices,many of which have only one or twoemployees.

While this was a tough call, the otheroption was an interruption in servicethat results from furloughs andemployee layoffs — and we’re commit-ted to avoiding that path. Instead, wehave a plan that will create optimaluse of USDA’s employees, better resultsfor USDA customers and greater effi-ciencies for American taxpayers.

Like families and businesses acrossthe country, the USDA cannot continueto operate as we did 50 years ago. TheBlueprint allows us to keep our commit-ment to streamlining services for farm-ers and ranchers — and making more

services available online. It will allowus to innovate, modernize and be betterstewards of the taxpayers’ dollars.

This commentary was submitted byTom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agri-culture secretary. ❖

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To the Editor:I read with interest your stories about

the water quality of our rivers, streamsand lakes (Editor’s note: The “Fromamber waves to muddy water” series inThe Land’s December issues.) and I wassimply amazed at all the supposedways to keep the water out of the riversand so forth. Not once was anythingmentioned about contour farming.

Once the water is within 50 feet of awaterway, I think it’s way too late. It islike cattle up against a fence, or people atthe door of a Walmart, or a fire that costs$22 million that could have been stopped.Not only would contour farming save the

soil, it would raise a better crop withoutwashing it to the edge of the waterway.

In addition, each house along these riversand lakes has a roof;why not put on a gutterand use the water another way instead ofjust letting it run down the manicuredlawns? Imagine all the grass and brush thatonce soaked in water, where houses andsheds are now standing instead.

We have only one globe, and if wedestroy our soil we also destroy ourgrandchildren’s future. Our Creatordoes not make any more new soil and itis not ours to destroy.Emil DullingerHoldingford, Minn.

Letter: Soil not ours to destroy

OPINION

Long-time readers of thisweekly effort know that, like mostjournalists, I do math as well as Ido elephant tracking and spaceshuttle driving.

Oh, I can do the simple stuff likeaddition, multiplication, divisionand, as the lovely Catherine oftenhas reason to note, “a little sub-traction,” but calculus? Whoa,daddy.

Because of this easily seen blindspot, stories written by journalistswho do do math are, to me, notjust revealing but remarkable.

For example, a Dec. 6, 2011,Wall Street Journal story, “Oil’s Growing Thirst forWater,” included the mathematical facts on “whetherthe underground water in south Texas can supportboth ranching and energy exploration.”

The operative paragraph in it reads:“Mr. Brownlow, who has a Ph.D. in geochemistry,

says it takes 407 million gallons to irrigate 640 acresand grow about $200,000 worth of corn on arid land.The same amount of water, he says, could be used tofrack enough wells” — fracture subterranean rock torelease its oil and gas — “to generate $2.5 billionworth of oil.”

So 407 million gallons of south Texas water willyield either $200,000 of corn or $2.5 billion of oil andgas. That means there are 12,500-times more rea-sons to use the water to extract oil and gas than togrow corn and cows. Wow.

It also suggests that all today’s feed-the-world talkhas about a one-in-12,500 chance to come truebecause we’ll likely use ever-increasing amounts ofever-more-scarce water to pump oil to fuel cars to

drive to grocery stores to look at empty shelvesrather than use it to grow food to fill those

shelves.Or is my math wrong?If correct, this sounds like something for Congress

to examine — they can do math, right? — as it seeksbalance in the nation’s natural resource policy.

Then again, balance is not what Congress seeks inan election year; re-election is what Congress seeksin an election year. That means, according to CapitolHill watchers, little substantive legislation on anykey issue like deficit reduction, the environment andagriculture will move anywhere, if at all, in 2012.

That could fire up voters to fire some senators andcongressmen in November, eh? It happens moreoften than you may recall.

For instance, according to numbers posted Jan. 17by the National Journal, 105 of the House’s 435members, or (I think) 24 percent, in 2010 either quit,ran for another office or were defeated in the election.

Likewise, in 2010, 21 Senate incumbentseither retired, resigned, ran for other officesor were defeated. That’d be… hmmm…right, 21 percent turnover.

Already in 2012, 10 senators have chosento either retire or resign and 35 Housemembers have said they will move out.

That means (take several deep breathsbefore we dive into the very deep water ofaddition plus division) in just two years atleast 31 percent of the Senate and 32 per-cent of House will have turned over.

Even more remarkable, if the 2008 elec-tion results are folded in the above num-

bers, 197 of the House’s 435 seats — or a stunning45 percent — will have new suit pants or pantssuits warming ’em in just four years come next Jan-uary.

In the Senate, the numbers are nearly as star-tling: 41 seats, or (got it!) 41 percent, in just fouryears.

Coincidentally, four years ago was the last timeCongress’s overall approval rating even touched thevery mediocre 30 percent mark. On Jan. 16, a Wash-ington Post/ABC News poll put that approval ratingat 13 percent.

Hey, look at the bright side: Congress’s approvalrating and Mitt Romney’s effective federal tax rateare almost the same.

At least I think so.Alan Guebert’s “Farm and Food File” is published

weekly in more than 70 newspapers in North Amer-ica. Contact him at [email protected]. ❖

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So 407 million gallons of south Texaswater will yield either $200,000 of cornor $2.5 billion of oil and gas. Thatmeans there are 12,500-times more rea-sons to use the water to extract oil andgas than to grow corn and cows. Wow.

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By DICK HAGENThe Land Staff Writer

U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec-retary Tom Vilsack announced the con-solidation of 131 county Farm ServiceAgency offices in 32 states acrossAmerica, including in five Minnesotacounties — Waseca, Nicollet, Scott,Pine and Chisago — and in three Iowacounties — Appanoose, Decatur andUnion.

Inherent in these FSA closings isthat another FSA office be within 20miles of the office being closed.

According to an Associated Pressreport, Vilsack said the goal was tosave $150 million a year in theagency’s $145 billion budget. About$90 million had already been saved byreducing travel and supplies, and theclosures were expected to save another$60 million.

As part of the USDA’s Blueprint forStronger Service, this streamlining ofvarious USDA operations also includesthe closing of 15 Animal and PlantHealth Inspection Service offices in 11states and five APHIS offices in fiveforeign countries; 43 area and suboffices of Rural Development in 17states; 24 Natural Resources Conser-

vation Service soil survey offices in 21states; five district Food Safety &Inspection Service offices in five statesincluding the Minneapolis FSIS office;12 Agricultural Research Service pro-grams in 10 locations and 31 fieldoffices in 28 states of Food, Nutritionand Consumer Services.

The best example of this all-encom-passing effort to reduce USDA costs isthe consolidation of more than 700 cellphone plans into about 10.

Included in this major overhaul aresignificant reductions in overall man-power. FSA cuts across the nation willinvolve about 7,000 people; possiblymore if USDA budget cuts are sub-stantially greater than early projec-tions of the 2012 farm bill, nowreferred to as the Farm, Food & JobsBill.

“These actions were taken in the con-text of billions of dollars of reductionsin the operating budget of USDA,” Vil-sack said, with further expectations inprogram reductions as well. Vilsackreiterated that the USDA is doing itspart while maintaining services torural America and the food and nutri-

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CLOSURES, from pg. 6tion programs that assist millions. “Rural Americamatters. One of 12 jobs in our nation is connected toagriculture. U.S. farmers are doing their part and wewant to help America get back on its feet.”

According to Vilsack, some FSA employees may beable to transfer to an adjoining FSA office incumbentupon the additional workload that also gets trans-ferred. FSA consolidations will happen at thoseoffices where there currently are two or feweremployees. County committee functions will stayintact within each county.

The closing of five FSIS offices pertains only toadministrative personnel, not any of the on-site foodinspectors. “Inspectors will continue to do the workwherever we currently have USDA food safety inspec-tion criteria,” said the Secretary, emphasizing therewill be no impact whatsoever on the USDA’s responsi-bilities to ensure the safety of food supplies in theUnited States.

The Minneapolis FSIS will be closed along withthose in Madison, Wis., and Lawrence, Kan. “Theywiped out the entire Midwest,” said Andrew Lorenz,deputy district director at the Minneapolis officewhich handles all federal inspections of meat, poultryand egg products in Minnesota, Montana, the Dako-tas and Wyoming.

Timelines for phasing in these many closures aredependent by law upon first providing a public hear-ing in each of the counties impacted. These hearingswill take place within 90 days, with a July 1 targetdate for the completion of consolidations of variousFSA offices. The Secretary indicated a Sept. 30 targetdate for the closing of other agency offices, with someadditional time required for the closing and consoli-dation of the five FSIS district offices.

Vilsack indicated that he felt the current fiscalenvironment in Washington, D.C., is making thisCongress more receptive to these massive reductionsin USDA’s overall program despite the usual politicalreaction of not supporting cuts “in my home district.... In this particular circumstance everyone in Amer-ica realizes we’ve got to get our fiscal house in orderand that requires tough choices, tough calls. We atUSDA want to be proactive about these changes. Wewant to initiate changes, we don’t want to be man-aged by change,” Vilsack said.

He also noted that some farmers may have to travelan additional 10 miles or so to continue with theirFSA programs but generally they will still be seeingthe same faces behind the counter. Inherent in theseUSDA actions are the adoption of new platforms andframeworks to better expedite the work of FSA per-sonnel.

“We’ll continue to expand broadband. We have over300 broadband projects currently under way whichwill expand broadband access to 7 million Americans,325,000 small businesses, and many more farmersand ranchers,” Vilsack said.

Early retirements and early-out options will be eas-ing this transition for many USDA employees.

Vilsack made his announcement at the recentannual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Feder-ation in Hawaii. ❖

July 1 target date hat do you think about USDASecretary Vilsack’s FSA officeconsolidation plan?Will you be losing your localoffice on July 1?W

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There have been just enoughbreaks in corn fields across the Mid-west to realize that the Bt trait forcorn rootworm resistance is show-ing some weak links.

“The reason we’re seeing a prob-lem is because of the continual use ofthe same trait over substantial por-tions of the Corn Belt over several years, and thetrend to more continuous corn strategies,” said BrucePotter, Integrated Pest Management specialist at theUniversity of Minnesota’s Southwest Research andOutreach Center near Lamberton, Minn.

Could it suggest breakdowns of additional cropprotection traits? Already, certain weed speciesaren’t being knocked down by glyphosate, the traitthat originally was quickly adopted by farmers forweed control in soybeans. Once approved for usagein corn, the adoption was even quicker. Todayglyphosate continues to be the trait linkage forweed control in major crops across the country, andin foreign countries as well.

Potter said breakdowns of the Bt corn rootwormtrait are mostly associated with the western corn root-worm, and particularly in corn-on-corn operations.

“The good news is that we don’t seem to have thevariance because of the rootworm beetle laying eggs insoybean fields.To fix the problem in a given field, plantsoybeans and control the volunteer corn. In essencethose resistant rootworms will be starved out,” he said.

Potter cautioned that if we start seeing similarresistance problems with the northern corn root-worm, this whole scenario “would be a lot uglier.” Hisprediction is that if farmers have fields with resist-ance issues, but don’t make the management changesto get it under control, then the problem will logicallyintensify. “As we see more continuous corn, the west-ern species seems to be favored over the northern, soresistance breaks are likely going to increase.

“As we get into mono-culture cropping, these root-worms are doing exactly what we ask them to. It’snot like they’re being creative,” Potter said. So ifthere is a trait failure, your corn will probably stillbe standing but it won’t do anything to reduce thepopulation of these resistant beetles.

If you don’t know if you have resistance in yourfields but resistance is showing up in your neighbor-hood, then insecticide usage may have meritbecause if you have a Bt break you’ll still havestanding corn. “The insecticide won’t stop the resist-ance but it will get your crop through the season,and lodging shouldn’t be an issue.”

There are several insecticide choices but the prob-lem is today’s planters. Most aren’t equipped to han-dle granular insecticides. Liquid insecticides are anoption, but again the additional labor and logisticsaren’t appealing to most farmers. Switching traitsmight be an option also. Potter said there doesn’tappear to be any cross-resistance between VT3 and

Herculex, for example. Going theroute of multiple trait packages is alikely choice for many growers. TheSmartStax multi-event technologydeveloped by Dow AgroSciences andMonsanto is already a popular choice.

“The multi-trait package is theeasy route, but just because we havenot yet seen any cross-resistancebetween traits doesn’t mean it can’t

happen. YieldGard has been in the market thelongest but if that’s not performing and you put Her-culex in the field, either alone or with SmartStax,then all the pressure is on the Herculex.

“We’re getting into that territory where we may bedancing back and forth between different traitchoices. Eventually that gets to be pretty hard tomanage,” Potter said. Fortunately in this part of theCorn Belt, the western corn rootworm is not the pre-dominant species. But mild winters and more corn-on-corn will favor that species, Potter said.

He also said, “if you’re a rootworm, what you don’twant to see is an open winter with a lot of big tem-perature swings. Open ground with extremely coldtemperatures driven down into the soil helps keepthe ‘riff-raff ’ out. And it seems like the westerns aremore susceptible to cold temperatures than thenorthern corn rootworm.”

Tom Hoverstad, soil scientist at Southern Researchand Outreach Center in Waseca, Minn., said, “root-worms have always figured out a way to get aroundwhatever we do. We used to rotate with soybeans andyou didn’t worry about rootworms. Then thingschanged. The northern corn rootworm started show-ing extended diapauses; a race that would hatchevery two years. The westerns developed a variantthat would lay eggs in soybeans which then became aproblem in corn the next year.

“Also, the first generation insecticides weren’t gran-ules dropped in the row, but were broadcast sprayedover the rows to kill the beetles, which soon developedresistance. So the rootworm will likely develop resist-ance to any trait over time. It started with the Bt traitbecause that’s been around the longest.”

He indicated granular insecticides are still fairlyeffective, but do not give 100 percent control. “They pro-tect the crop but allow a number of survivors. You’reonly treating a narrow band around the row so thereare beetles that survive. But the downside is that we’vegotten away from planters equipped with insecticideunits. Plus it’s a lot of extra time and effort, particularlywhen you’re working with 24-row planters and bigger.”

Hoverstad suggested that if seed costs are an issuebecause of multiple traits, farmers should considerputting insecticides back into their corn program.“Paying attention to the refuge requirements iswhere good management starts when it comes torootworm control. I think there’s scientific accept-ance of ‘Refuge in the Bag.’”

Potter can be reached at [email protected] or (507)752-7372. Hoverstad can be reached [email protected] or (507) 837-5624. ❖

Researchers: Rise in rootwormresistance cause for concern

Bruce Potter Tom Hoverstad

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In a somewhat fitting play on words,fall tillage was frequently described bysome farmers as fall breakage. Aftertillage, some guys described their cornfields as looking like a lunar landscape.Soil clods like never before are pepper-ing the surface of many fields, espe-cially the headlands which typicallytake the brunt of harvest tonnage.

Big combines, big grain carts and bigsemi trailers can generate severe soilcompaction. Last spring’s super wetfields set the stage for the entire sea-son which in August became an “ovenbaking” scenario thanks to high tem-peratures and zero moisture.

Fall tillage became an extreme chal-lenge. One gear lower, one more gallonof diesel fuel per acre, and a new set ofchisel points every 400 to 500 acres wasa common coffee shop comment thiswinter. Marvin Brink, parts manager atKibble Equipment of Bird Island,Minn., said, “Biggest year we’ve ever

had for selling new points for our JDrippers.” A big seller for Kibble is theJohn Deere 2700 ripper, available ineither seven-shank or nine-shank con-figurations (24 inches between shanks).

Jim Sullivan, who with three sons growsseveral hundred acres of corn and soy-beans, said he put a few hundred miles onhis pickup tracking down new points fortheir tillage equipment.The Sullivans wererunning three JD 2700 rippers this fall.

Son Joe, the field operations guru of Sul-livan Farms, said, “we went through fivesets of points on each ripper. Also usedquite a few of those big T bolts and we evenbusted entire shanks from the mainframe.”They’re doing some January tiling,a fairly common scene if you had your tilelined up ahead of time. Joe said thatbecause of some freezing/thawing action,these bigger clods are breaking around theedges. Who knows — if weather staysopen, “winter tillage” could be happeningon some of these super cloddy fields.

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See CLODS, pg. 11

CLODS, from pg. 10“So far we’re having an ideal winter for

getting at these soil clods,” said Tom Hov-erstad, scientist at Southern Researchand Outreach Station in Waseca, Minn.“What’s going to help is freezing andthawing cycles, and some wetting anddrying. Fortunately we didn’t get a bunchof snow dumped over these fields early inthe winter. If that had happened, I’mguessing most of these clods would stillbe there come spring. But based on theweather so far this winter, I think theseclods will be workable this spring.”

Jodi DeJong-Hughes, a University ofMinnesota Extension soils specialist,said, “there isn’t a lot of past experi-ence dealing with soil conditions likethis. In my cooperator fields, thedeeper we tilled, the bigger the soilrocks/clods brought to the surface.Disk rip at 10-inch depth brought upbasketball-sized clods. Chisel plowingdownsized to about softball size.

“But an open winter like we’re experi-encing so far with multiple freeze-thawcycles will certainly help ‘mellow’ thoseclods. However to have a freeze, the soilmust have moisture. Our soils so farremain terribly dry. Good rains this springwill help remedy the entire scenario.”

So might there be a particular tillagethat works best ahead of planting nextspring? DeJong-Hughes said, “I am not afan of disks because they cause a lot of soilstructure damage. But they do breakapart clods. So if you have a huge problemwith large clods still this spring, I wouldfind a disk. Not a disk ripper or DMI.”

Would vertical tillage last fall less-ened the clod issue? That depends onthe vertical tillage machine, DeJong-Hughes said. She’s concerned that if itis still dry and clods are evident thisspring, vertical tillage better fits theidea of keeping the tillage shallow.

“What most people have forgotten is

the tillage effect ofcracking soil,” she said.“Some of the soil pits Iwas in near Madison(Minn.) had cracks down4 feet and they wereclose together. I havenever seen such crackedand dry soil. This cer-tainly was breaking upcompaction and soilclods. So in a physicalsense, these extremelydeep soil cracks were atilling process.”

Hoverstad said, “Idon’t see any particularstrategy that wouldwork any better than

our normal spring tillage. Shallowtillage would probably work better ifyou’ve still got a cloddy surface. What-ever best levels that seedbed should beyour goal. We never want to do toomuch tillage, especially if soils are wet.

“If you’re still seeing some clods, thetemptation would be to make anotherpass. But today’s planters can handleimperfect seed beds and our cornhybrids have more seedling vigor. Mostof our planters have cutting coulters;many have trash whippers, so theyproperly prep that seedbed just aheadof the actual seed drop.”

Is rolling your fields the quick andeasy answer to cloddy fields thisspring?

DeJong-Hughes has done lots ofrolling experiences on a variety of soiland with a variety of tillage strategies.But when it comes to handling clods byrolling your fields, she said, “if you havebig, hard clods, rolling will just pushthe clods into the soil, compacting thesoil below. But if you do try rolling thisspring, I suggest doing it before plant-ing, especially if planting corn. And getout of your tractor to see what is hap-pening. If it isn’t breaking apart theclods, get out of the field. If rolling isbreaking them up, keep going.”

Reflecting on some fall rolling, shecontends that was mostly just pushingclods down and leveling the soil. How-ever level soil traps less snow. Cloddysoil traps snow and exposes the sidesof these clods to moisture.

Would vertical tillage last fall helpedalleviate the rock hard soil pods? Thatpretty much depends if there had beenprevious tillage and at what depth. InVT trials on dry soil last fall it didn’t domuch tillage. “It kind of bounced on top,”said DeJong-Hughes. “If it had disks(but then it wasn’t a true VT machine) itdug better. We ran the VT machine on

top of disk-ripped and chisel-plowedfields. On the DR fields (basketball sizedclods) we were about thrown out of thecab. VT on the CP field did a lot betterand was breaking up the softball sized

clods. Not perfect but better.”Hoverstad added, “Fields need to be

dry when rolling otherwise you’re get-ting some needless compaction. Primaryreason for rolling is as a harvest aid.” ❖

If rolling isn’t breaking apart clods, get out of the field

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By KEVIN SCHULZ The Land Editor

Every year farmers know it’simportant to get their crop off to agood start. Most of the time thatgood start, starts with the seed thatis put in the ground.

That fact will be more importantthan ever as farmers learn how to dealwith Goss’ wilt in their corn fields.

According to Chad Berghoefer, technical servicesmanager for Pioneer’s Northern Business Unit inMankato, Minn., there currently is no treatment forthe bacterial infection.

“Right now, the only treatment is the inherent abilityof the plant to ward off the effects of Goss,” Berghoefersaid. “That starts with the hybrid that you plant. If youhad a field where Goss was present last year, then youwant to start with a hybrid that is resistant to Goss.”

The last couple of years have shown a higher inci-dence of Goss’ wilt in this part of the Corn Belt, andBerghoefer said once it’s here, it’s here.

The bacteria is known to live in the crop residue,where it can overwinter, and deep tillage has shownto help to control the incidence of Goss’ wilt. “Somepeople are trying to plow it under, that will minimizeit, but won’t kill it off,” he said. “We had some prettygood weather events the last few years that havepushed this further along. It usually moves by wind.”

Corn plants become infected through plant woundscaused by hail, sand-blasting, rain, wind or machinery.

Crop rotation can help control Goss’ wilt, but only somuch, Berghoefer said. “You can do the most that youcan to control Goss, but if your neighbor isn’t doinganything, then it might not matter. … by the time yousee lesions on the plant, the whole plant is infected.”

Once infection occurs, there will be yield loss; theextent depends on the timing of infection. “If itoccurs early on there will be dramatic impact on ker-nel fill and yield; later in the season you won’t seemuch of an effect,” Berghoefer said.

If the infection hits later in the growing season,producers could see a yield hit of a couple percent to10 percent; if it hits earlier in the season, therecould be a 50 percent yield hit.

“We’re not trying to be alarmists, but just want tomake people aware of what’s out there,” Berghoefer said.

Producers should align their seed corn purchasesto battle Goss if they suspect there will be a prob-lem. Check with your seed sales representative forhybrids that are Goss’ wilt resistant.

“Once bacteria is there and you have the right envi-ronment for it, it can blow up pretty quickly,” he said. ❖

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Wide-spread drought acrossthe Southwest and higher feedcosts everywhere are trigger-ing an apparent realignmentof the U.S. cattle industry.Cattle numbers are increasingacross the Upper Midwest butdeclining everywhere else.

Those opinions were expressed byJ.D. Alexander, president-elect of theNational Cattlemen’s Beef Associa-tion, as a speaker at the early Decem-ber meeting of the Minnesota Cattle-men’s Association.

Alexander, a third-generation Pilger,Neb., cattleman with a 5,000-headfeedlot, also grows approximately2,000 acres of corn and soybeans andsome alfalfa each year. In a ramblingquestion-and-answer interview he

speaks cautiously about thefuture of the U.S. cattle indus-try and thinks animal identifi-cation is inevitable.

Q.: How critical is trace-ability to the future of theU.S. cattle industry?

A: There is a big movementright now to establish a trace-

ability program. We (the NCBA) wantto make certain that we maintain andcontinue the strong health record ofU.S. beef. Years past, this issue has beena top-down approach telling us what todo. Now they are asking us producersfor input. That should generate someprogress. It should be market-driven.

Q: Is traceability primarily anissue in foreign markets?

A: We need to recognize that 96 per-cent of the world’s population lives

outside the United States borders.Currently we market about 10 percentof our beef production to these exportmarkets. So it leaves a tremendousamount of potential. We’re seeing the“middle class” population in theseAsian countries rising rapidly.

When the middle class rises theywant to eat better and part of thatmenu is putting protein on the plate.We want to make certain beef is the pri-mary protein provider in these emerg-ing markets. But keep in mind thattraceability for disease control is ananimal health issue, not a marketingissue. However, animal identificationcan be beneficial in foreign marketing.

Q: So does the Asian consumerrelate to images at the meatcounter?

A: Very definitely. I’ve been very for-tunate to visit the food stores in someof these major cities. They want to seesome personal touch about where theirfood comes from. Yes, strange as itmight sound, an American cowboydepicted on a large poster at the meatcounter in a Japanese food market isvery positive to that purchaser.

Q: Did your presence in thesemarkets make a difference?

A: Yes, they want to make a connectionto where this beef was produced. TheJapanese like to know. So, too, the Chi-nese. These are very healthy people. Obe-sity is just not an issue. Cleanliness isvery important and so, too, is this curios-ity about their food sources. Now thatthere is this huge new “middle class” pop-ulation we know they will be eating moreimported foods.For me as a Nebraska cat-tle feeder it was very educational and fun.

Q: What are your own thoughtson animal identification?

A: We believe in market-drivenopportunities. I see advantages totraceability. We are now the largestbeef exporter in the world yet we arethe only country that does not havesome form of an animal ID system. Afew years back Canadian beef produc-ers started from scratch and they nowhave ID in place; so does Brazil.

Q: Are cattle numbers reposi-tioning in the United States?

A: Yes, I think so spurred by thedrought down south. In Texas, Okla-homa, New Mexico and elsewhere a lotof these herds had to be moved, sub-stantially cut down in numbers, andsometimes totally liquidated. It’s been

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See ALEXANDER, pg. 16

J.D. Alexander


Smaller, specializedmeat shops aresprouting across Min-nesota, perhaps nur-tured by the state’s“Local Grown Food”promotions but alsobecause consumersare getting more particular about thefood they buy, especially when it comesto meat products.

“Yes, we’re seeing more of these localmeat markets and they’re all ‘state ofthe art’ when it comes to the technolo-gies of processing, preparing and dis-playing their products,” said ConradKvamme, in charge of Dairy BeefQuality Assurance for the MinnesotaBeef Council.

As Kvamme travels the state puttingon “meat tasting” displays at variousfood stores, consumers remind himthat when it comes to meat they wantnot only to see the meat, they want tomeet the meat cutter. “They very muchwant to see the meat guys on the job.Cutting meat is a lot of work, but itseems that when the consumer hasinteraction with the meat cutter, themeat product is simply betterreceived.”

So with the growing number of localmeat markets will the country of ori-gin labeling fever lessen? Kvammesaid it logically would because in thesesmaller markets consumers not onlyget to know the meat cutter, they mayeven know the livestock producer whoprovides animals to that particularshop.

At the Midwest Dairy Expo inDecember in St. Cloud, Minn.,Kvamme provided samples freshlycooked right at his booth. Unbeknownto the tasters (often lined up for theirtoothpick offering), the meat was froma 4 1/2-year-old cull dairy cow that hadgone through three lactations. Thiscritter, however, had been grain-fedabout 3 1/2 months prior to slaughter.

Taste bites from the chuck eye, ribeye and New York strip were “seasoned

nicely while I was fry-ing and they were ten-der, and very, verytasty. Older animalshave a great beef fla-vor but they need thatfinishing grain rationperiod,” Kvamme said.“Local meat plantswill do well if they

have the right people working withthem, and if they continually payattention to their customers.”

A good example of such a meat shopis McDonald’s Meats at Clear Lake,Minn. Known as “The Jerky Stop,” thisthird-generation meat business datesback to 1914 when J.L. McDonaldstarted processing and selling locallyproduced livestock meats. His sonRichard ran the business from 1953 to1989. Richard’s son David, age 55, tookover in 1989, capably assisted by histwo sons and daughter-in-law.

Evidence of the quality reputation ofMcDonald’s Meats was the recentrecognition by the Minnesota MeatsCouncil designating McDonald’s Meatsas the 2011 award winner.

“When I took over in ’89 I could seethe large food stores were going to eatus so I decided to make our store a spe-cial meat shop. We’re making sausage,brats and jerky plus doing specialwork on hams and bacons. The beefjerky was our starting point. Once yougot a sample into the shoppers, themeat business really started to takeoff,” David McDonald said.

He attended a few short courses,even university classes that wouldteach the meat cutting and the meatretailing business. As you might expectin the meat business, on-the-job train-ing predominated. “My step-daughteris studying meat science and we’refinding out there are a lot of things wecan do even better,” McDonald said.

Besides their own retail operation inClear Lake, McDonald’s Meats also dis-tributes their products to about 20 otherlocations, mostly convenience storesthat like to handle jerky, sticks andother such meat snacks. A Maple Lake

market is doing more with McDonald’ssausages and prepared meats.

Jerky leads the retail sales forMcDonald’s Meats but change is occur-ring. “Consumers keepasking for specializedpreparations so we’vegotten into marinat-ing steaks, pork chops,stuffing chickenbreasts and specialbrats. We’re now up to36 different flavors ofbratwurst. It’s justendless what you cando and it’s fun to cre-ate the different flavors that peopleare looking for.”

Protein continues to be the primedriver as to why people buy meats. “Theprotein factor in our red meats is a won-derful nutritional value and something

we all need,” McDonald said. Theyslaughter weekly 12 to 15 beef-dairyanimals and about a dozen hogs.

His business is a member of Min-nesota Association ofMeat Processors. Hisfamily sees a growingfuture for these small,locally owned and oper-ated meat businesses.“It’s a niche market thatkeeps growing partlybecause the big foodstores don’t have anycontrol in the making oftheir meat products. We

smaller shops are totally in control.We’re not competing against themajor box stores. Instead, we’re fillinga void for the smart consumer thatwants to know about her meat dol-lars,” McDonald said. ❖

Local meat shops sprouting up across Minnesota

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Conrad Kvamme David McDonald

Once you got asample into theshoppers, themeat businessreally started totake off.

— David McDonald

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ALEXANDER, from pg. 14most unfortunate for our southern cat-tlemen. For many it’s a tragedy thatwon’t quickly be resolved.

Here in the Midwest, what I call the“sweet spot” of the nation, we’ve got goodunderground water resources; we’ve gotgreat corn producers; we’ve got cattleprocessors; we’ve got feeder cattle avail-ability. So yes, I think we’re seeing amajor repositioning of the cattle industry.Hopefully the Southwest will reboundand many cattlemen will get back ontheir feet again. But it won’t be quick.

Q: How does this relate to yourown feedlot activity?

A: We have a 5,000-head feedlotcapacity. Five years back we decided toexpand up to that capacity. Why?Because cattle were good property andwe like feeding cattle. But also becauseof the environmental issues with theNebraska NPDES permits (essentiallya manure handling program but so

expensive, so complicated that Alexan-der uses his attorney to properly executehis permits) that we had to get before wecould expand.As costly and important asthey are it’s an “economy of scale” deci-sion. We’re glad we did the expansion.Right now we feel we’re at a comfortablelevel for our family operation.

Q: How much of your own feeddo you grow?

A: We grow a bunch of it, about 2,000acres of corn and soybeans, but we dohave to buy some outside roughage andsome corn.We also utilize a lot of ethanolbyproducts. We’re conveniently close toethanol plants. We use both wet mashand the dried DGs. We adjust the rationaccording to the costs of the feedstuffs.

Q: With stronger beef prices areyou feeding heavier?

A: Two things here. Yes, we’re feed-ing heavier currently, primarilybecause we’ve had such a moderatefall weather pattern. It could not have

been a better fall for finishing cattle.Weather simply has not been a factorin their eating and comfort levels. Alsocorn prices are down so we are notafraid to feed the animal a bit longer.The markets have been tremendouswith likely all-time high prices thisweek when I’m here in Minnesota.

Q: So with good profits, is thesqueeze for more cattle intensifying?

A: The challenge is this:We cattle feed-ers are margin operators. So when I saywe’re seeing all-time record high pricesthat does not mean record profits too.We’re paying more for our cattle comingin and that’s too be expected, fewer num-bers and stronger markets. What wereally have to watch is our risk manage-ment situation.We’ve got to be cognizantof what could happen. The market canmove on a dime. The yo-yo economies ofthese foreign countries are critical. U.S.cow numbers are shrinking. We’re notretaining. We’re not rebuilding. This isnow an issue around the world.

Q: So does beef run the risk ofpricing itself out of the market,both domestically and overseas?

A: We like to say that beef is a goodbargain at any price, but you can’t ignoremarket volatility. I just came from aseminar which showed the per capitaconsumption of beef in the United Statescontinues to drop. We’re down to lessthan 55 pounds now; we used to be in themid-60s. This market fluctuates, veryfast some times. So our challenge ismaintaining our margins, minimizingour risks. Most people simply can’t relateto the amount of capital needed to be acattleman. We’re seeing land prices atall-time highs, relatively high corn pricesand record-high cattle prices so ourbanking industry needs to understandand stay tuned so that we have the capi-tal and means to operate our businesses.

Q: Is the banking industry get-ting tougher to deal with?

A: We need to understand that they toooperate within specific regulations.Bankers tell me they face more and morerequirement to justify the loans theymake into the agricultural industry. Butin general being an agricultural lender isperhaps the “least pressure” of anyone inthe lending business these days. ❖

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CHS Inc., better known as Cenex Harvest States,celebrated a record year at its annual Decembermeeting in Minneapolis.

The nation’s largest co-op had record earnings of$961 million in fiscal 2011, of which $421 millionwill be returned as cash patronage. CHS’s energyunit led the charge to its record earnings. Presidentand CEO Carl Casale said CHS is strategically andfinancially prepared to invest in helping its farmer-owners grow and succeed.

“You know the old saying; you make hay while thesun shines. You make the right investments for thefuture. Just as importantly, make sure those profitsget back to our owners in the form of patronage, aswell as equity redemption,” Casale said.

Apparently the CHS Board of Directors is bullishon the future of agriculture. In a report to sharehold-ers at the Minneapolis meeting, CHS recent invest-ments include the acquisition of the remaining out-standing interest in the NRA refinery at McPherson,Kan. Others include a soybean crushing plant inIowa; the acquisition of a Black Sea grain terminal;and the planned purchase of Solbar, an Israeli soyprotein company.

When asked how CHS can continue to generatesuch unprecedented prosperity, Casale wondered if10 years ago anyone would have predicted agricul-ture was going to be the most competitive sector ofthe American economy. “No one would have believedthat statement 10 years ago yet that’s exactly whatit is today,” Casale said, complimenting farmers for“taking the long view by investing in the future.”

“See what farmers are doing today in terms ofrecapitalizing their farming business be it updatingtheir equipment, digging in more drainage on theirland, adding new grain storage and it all adds up toincreasing the productivity of American agriculture,”Casale said. “And it’s the job of CHS to support thatgrowth, that investment and to allow the creation offuture growth with the dissemination of patronagerefunds directly to our producer-members or to ourmember-owners for updates in the total logistics ofCHS operations.”

He pinpoints the role of CHS is to produce as muchprofit for its owners over the long term. That meansusing some profits to upgrade the overall operationsof CHS, but also rewarding its farmer-owners withpatronage checks back to them as well.

“Admittedly it’s a bit of a balancing routine eachyear however this extraordinary 2011 business yearlets us use significant funds both ways,” Casale said.

So with record profits do producers desire evenmore patronage revenue? “If I had to weigh the num-ber of times I have heard a producer-member say ‘I’dlike a higher percentage of the profits’ versus thepercentage of time I’ve heard our owners say ‘You dowhat you need to do to make this enterprise success-ful long term’, it’s 10 to 1 on the long view.”

Even so CHS delegates voted to retire the oldestequity first and for member cooperatives the cashreturn was increased from 35 percent of earnings to40 percent. Individual patron’s equity is retired atage 70. “So this puts more cash in the hands of ourexisting owners today that our building the co-ops ofthe future while at the same time retiring the equityof those early investors that built the co-op that weenjoy today.”

Even with CHS rapidly becoming a big player inworld agriculture, the domestic business still car-ries the show. “Business originating in foreign coun-tries would still be a far minority of CHS’s totalbusiness, less than 25 percent of our total revenue.”

The best analysis of CHS business is on a categorybasis. Its crop nutrient business is almost entirelydomestic; the same for its energy business. But forthe total grain business handled by CHS, more isnow exported than utilized domestically. “Yes, we dosome foreign investment, especially in grain han-dling logistics, because our foreign customers expectit. If we’re going to be viewed as a global grain sup-plier we have to be where grain is grown locally,”Casale said, explaining that how this is donedepends on the geography involved. The CHS BlackSea business, for example, involves partnerships,joint ventures and wholly owned CHS assets. “Wedon’t employ a one-size fits all business model.”

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Veteran dairy writer Jim Dickrell,editor of Dairy Today since 1989,offered his “eyes-on” opinion of theimage of dairy farmers from the gen-eral public’s perception: “Dairy farm-ers are still very well received by thegeneral public. They are looked at asthe icon of rural America but theactivists are chipping away at thatreputation.”

Relating to a keynote message byJay Lehr at the Midwest Dairy Expo,St. Cloud, Minn., who said the biggestproblem of agriculture today is nottelling its story, he agreed that Lehr isabsolutely right on. “Dairy farmersneed to get active in social media toget their message out to everyone,”Dickrell said.Technology and social media

He concurs that the general mediain terms of advertising impact justisn’t an effective means of reachingthe grass roots anymore. He saiddairy farmers need to start usingFacebook and Twitter to make thoseone-on-one connections. That simplymeans they have to learn how to usethese functional tools.

“Perhaps start with having yourkids show how it’s done. Then get aFacebook page and start doing it, reg-ularly,” Dickrell said.

He indicated a dairy farmer’s Face-book can be pretty basic stuff, like justsharing what goes on in the daily lifeof a dairy family. That basic down-to-earth agenda will have tremendousvariability and great items of interestto the non-ag reader because everyday has different challenges for thetypical dairy farmer, Dickrell said.

Lehr told dairy farmers at the Mid-west Dairy Expo that they all need toown an iPad, and the sooner the bet-ter.

“iPhones will decline because theiPad does everything that iPhonescan do plus lots more. In three years Ipredict virtually all U.S. businesses

will be on iPad, and that should be youdairy farmers, too. There is no quickerand handier way to keep track of virtu-ally every facet of your dairy businessthan with an iPad; fingertip access toeverything you need to know about theday-to-day operation of your dairyfarm,” Lehr said.

Dickrell concurs saying his dairypublication in January will start atechnology column featuring a Califor-nia dairy farmer who uses an iPad tovirtually monitor every phase of hisdairy business. “It’s an incredible storyhow this dairy farmer uses his nutri-tionist, his herd health director, hisdaily production and marketing dataand much more facilitated through thetechnology of his iPad to virtually runhis dairy.”Black ink, red ink

Dickrell questioned if the dairy econ-omy has now strengthened enough topredict a “black ink” financial reportfor the immediate future. Grantedworld appetites keep getting bigger,and wanting more quality food stuffs.However volatility still runs the showand he predicts in this new era of“world agriculture” volatility will bearound forever.

“People will learn how to managevolatility, to learn the pros and cons ofrisk management tools and to sharpentheir own skills, particularly in thebuying of their feed stocks and themarketing of their milk. Dairying hasalways required a disciplined market-ing approach. Because the stakes areeven higher today, even more disci-pline is required,” he said.

Thanks to exports, dairy ink is no

longer red but even European marketshave their dark clouds. Were it not forexports, he thinks milk prices would bein the dismal range of 2009.Production issues

Because Dickrell is often writingabout new production technologies andcow-handling strategies he views sandas the “gold standard” of dairy beddingbut sand presents some handlingissues. Deep bedding packs are goodfor cows but often the issue is findingenough bedding materials be it straw,wood chips, cellulosic materials, etc.“Deep bedding would logically be thebedding of choice if you asked the cow,”he said.

So is total confinement on slats aneventual choice? Dickrell thinks not.“Outdoor lots and pastures at least fordry cows are preferred. But cross-ven-tilated barns are certainly environ-mental favorites of both cows andworkers.”

He also questions the probably valueof country-of-origin labeling of dairyproducts. “Milk is deconstructed intoso many different components thatthere would be no way to trace wherethese various ingredients are going,and where they’re coming from. It’sjust not a workable option is my opin-ion,” Dickrell said. He sees some prob-ability of COOL labeling on meat prod-ucts from dairy animals.What the future holds

He’s upbeat however about the over-all future of the dairy industry. “2009was rough on everybody includingdairy processors right along with dairyfarmers. That was likely the darkesttime since the Great Depression era

for dairying. But the worm has turned.Dairy farmers are making moneyagain; dairy products have greatappeal with customers around theworld; world markets are only going toget stronger. The challenge will be inmanaging feed costs but I think it’s apositive future for the industry.”

Writing in the December issue ofDairy Today, Dickrell noted that $20milk prices are not enough to cover alleconomic costs on most western CornBelt dairy farms according to budgetscalculated by Robert Tigner, aNebraska Extension dairy specialistbased in Imperial.

“Dairy farms that produce 20,000pounds of milk per cow do not coverfull economic costs,” Tigner said. “Andtie-stall operations do worse than free-stall barns at that production level.”

His budget data shows tie-stallbarns producing 20,000 pounds of milkper cow were losing $1.81 per hun-dredweight when all costs wereincluded, including labor at $13 perhour. Free-stall barns at this produc-tion lost 29 cents per hundredweight.

The difference is the amount of labor.Tigner estimates tie-stall barnsrequire 70 hours of labor per cow peryear. Free-stall barns require 45 hoursper cow per year, or about 35 percentless. At $13 per hour, that’s $325 lesslabor cost.

“So as has been true for some time,economics lead dairy operators tohigher milk per cow and to convert tofree-stall facilities,” Tigner said.

Those operations able to squeeze24,000 pounds of milk per cow per yearwere able to have a net return over allcosts. Tie-stall barns showed a 46 centsper hundredweight return; free-stallbarns, $1.81 per hundredweightreturn.

The estimates are based on a CentralOrder milk price of $20.36. Feed costswere pegged at $6.33 per bushel forcorn, $258 per ton for soybean meal,$190 per ton for hay and $63 per tonfor corn silage. ❖

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Jay Lehr, a noted agriculturalfuturist who functions as sciencedirector of the Heartland Institute, afree-market think-tank focusing onenvironment, agriculture, educationcare and taxation, is known for shar-ing opinions on American agricul-ture. Here are just a few of his keyitems.

• The farm today — 2.1 millionfarms, 90 percent individuallyowned, 6 percent partnerships, 3 per-cent family corporations, 1 percentabsentee corporations which produce6 percent of output. That means 94percent of U.S. agricultural produc-tion comes from family farms withthe top 15 percent producing 85 per-cent of the output.

“These are sur-prising numbers toa public falselyconvinced thatfarming is nowcontrolled on WallStreet by multi-national compa-nies and the familyfarm is a thing ofthe past. Evenyour rural neigh-bors who are notinvolved in produc-tion agriculturehave the wrongidea about these issues,” Lehr said.

• Our biggest problem — Winningback earlier prestige of the farm,destroyed by environmentalistspreaching that agriculture harmsthe environment.

“Farmers are the best land conser-vationists because without themtripling their yields over the past 40years we would be plowing down soc-cer fields, golf courses and natureparks to grow our additional food.Every day is Earth Day on the farm.”

• World food supply — Throughoutthe world, since 1990, family incomehas increased by 67 percent andmeat consumption by 57 percent.China’s middle class alone is esti-mated to grow by 234 million peopleby 2020 with India growing by 60million during this time period.

“Over a billion people in the worldare undernourished and we mustimprove their diets. Additionally wewill add 2 billion people to the planet

before populationgrowth stops in themiddle of this cen-tury.”

• Ethanol produc-tion — There cur-rently is a backlashagainst ethanol pro-duction because of itsimpact on food and

feed costs. Ethanol economics willimprove with its volume and it willremain a permanent part of our autoenergy equation, though likely nevera large part.

“The driving power behind this isour military who wants to be able,under the worst-case scenario, to runits tank, ships and planes on home-grown fuel if necessary.”

• The greenmovement —Has all butbecome a reli-gion in theUnited States. Ithas largelybecome a mar-keting ploy forevery singlecommercialoperation inAmerica. Therewill be a greenbubble burst infive or six yearswhen a signifi-

cant number of green products donot prove either to be economical oras friendly to the environment asoriginally thought.

• Biotechnology — In a nutshellthis is the future of agriculture thatwill allow us to feed the world ontwice the food grown today. Every-thing you have ever heard negativeabout genetically modified seeds issimply false.

• Animal rights groups — Peoplefor the Ethical Treatment of Animalsand the Animal Liberation Fronthave caused great damage to animalagriculture.

Also the work of the Humane Soci-ety of the United States is said tospend less than 1 percent of theirbudget on animal protection andnearly all of it interfering with theraising of animals for food in theUnited States.

“The FBI now lists ALF amongtheir major terrorist groups and

more people are noting that PETAfolks don’t so much love animals asthey hate people.”

• Global warming — Is notpresently occurring with cooling tak-ing over since 1998 and 2007 saw areduction in the earth’s temperatureof 0.75 degrees centigrade whichequals the total increase in tempera-ture between 1880 and 1998.

“Our industry should not support

legislation that would have the soleeffect of driving up our productionand processing costs resulting in acompetitive disadvantage while pro-viding little, if any opportunity tomake up for the added costs by par-ticipating in agriculture offset pro-gram.”

Lehr was a featured speaker at theMidwest Dairy Expo in St. Cloud,Minn., in December. ❖

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With the national energy inflationrate at 10 percent and business costscontinuing to climb, the new year is agood time to maximize farm energyefficiency and minimize monthly util-ity bills.

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy— established by dairy producers in2008 to foster industrywide innovationand efficiencies — urges dairy produc-ers interested in cutting on-farmenergy costs to contact their local Nat-ural Resources Conservation Serviceoffice.

Funding is available right now tohelp producers address on-farm energyuse and increase efficiency. The Inno-vation Center and U.S. Department ofAgriculture NRCS are focused on help-ing dairy producers learn about thoseopportunities.

“One of the goals of the InnovationCenter Sustainability team is to workwith state and local organizations toconnect dairy producers with theenergy and cost-saving opportunitiesthat are immediately available,” saidBarbara O’Brien, president of the Inno-vation Center for U.S. Dairy and seniorexecutive vice president of Dairy Man-agement Inc., which manages the dairycheckoff on behalf of the nation’s farm-ers.

“While initiatives vary across thecountry, all regions offer assistance tooffset the cost of farm energy audits aswell as incentive and rebate programsto make equipment upgrades andretrofits more affordable.”January 2012 is the right time totake action

Environmental Quality IncentivesProgram funding is available throughthe NRCS for farm energy audits andequipment upgrades (available tothose with qualifying audits). Produc-ers should act now.

The first national application cutoffis Feb. 3. More details can be foundthrough local NRCS field offices. Anon-farm energy audit, also known asan Agricultural Energy ManagementPlan, is a vital decision-making tool.

An energy audit can identifyimprovements that could reduceenergy use by 10 to 35 percent — mostoften in areas such as lighting, milkcooling, ventilation, vacuum pumpsand electric water heating.

“I think an energy audit is an excel-lent tool and another step in the farmplan,” said Ryan Anglin, a dairy pro-

ducer from Bentonville, Ark., andchairman of the National Dairy Promo-tion and Research Board. Anglinrecently completed an AgEMP.

“It helps to have the results of thefarm energy assessment in black andwhite. As a business man, seeing thepotential for energy savings and pay-back period is important in makinggood investment decisions.”

Saving energy directly translates tocost savings and improved profitabilityfor dairy operations. On average, dairyproducers spend $40 per cow per yearon electricity. Improved energy effi-ciency can mean $4 to $14 savings percow. This can translate into thousandsof dollars per year.

“I urge producers to learn about theiroptions to get an energy audit,” saidDan Rice of Firth, Neb., dairy producerand member of the Innovation Center’sSustainability Council. “The energyaudit just takes a few hours and is inno way intrusive; and the return oninvestment for the short time spentmakes getting an energy audit a wisechoice.”

Rice said that small changes canmake a difference. Recently, the light-ing at Prairieland Farms was upgradedto LED incandescent fixtures. “Weexpect to save the farm 131,000 kWh,which could result in more than $9,000per year.”

Producers can learn about financialassistance opportunities in one of threeways.

• Call an energy expert at (800) 732-1399;

• Contact a local NRCS field office; or • Use the Innovation Center’s easy-

to-use, SaveEnergy web tool atUSDairy.com/SaveEnergy.

The Innovation Center is supportedby the NRCS and is focused on acceler-ating energy conservation and buildingawareness for on-farm energy audits.

The farm energy efficiency project isan effort established by U.S. dairy pro-ducers to reduce their environmentalfootprint while creating business valueacross the supply chain that benefitseveryone.

The Innovation Center is staffed byDairy Management Inc. Log on toUSDairy.com for more informationabout the Innovation Center for U.S.Dairy. ❖

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Stall bedding materials for cows have becomeincreasingly expensive and difficult to find. This situ-ation has prompted many dairy producers to searchfor more feasible alternatives, such as sand and recy-cled manure solids.

Although sand can be considered the ideal beddingsource for dairy cows, not all producers are willingand able to convert to sand bedding because it pres-ents some manure-management challenges.

So, what about recycled manure solids? Is anyonemaking it work in the Midwest?

Adam Husfeldt (University of Minnesota graduatestudent) and I conducted an observational study on38 dairy farms in Wisconsin, Minnesota, SouthDakota and Iowa that were using solids for beddingfreestalls. We wanted to find out what managementpractices and bedding characteristics were associatedwith bulk tank somatic cell count and evaluate ani-mal welfare in these operations.

We documented various aspects of herd manage-ment, including how solids were obtained and man-aged, their bedding practices, etc. Bedding, milk andfeed samples were collected. Cows were scored forhygiene, hock lesions and locomotion, and milkingprep procedures were recorded.

Our goal was to collect as much information as pos-sible during the farm visits and from recordsthroughout the year. In the end, 23 variables wereused for our analysis of their association with bulktank SCC.

We concluded that excellent cow preparation atmilking time, sanitation of milking equipment, cowhygiene, adequate dry cow housing and bedding-stallmanagement appear to be critical in maintaining alow SCC while successfully using manure solids forbedding. Type of manure solids used — digested, rawor composted — had no association with SCC.

Moisture is one of several factors necessary for bac-terial growth in bedding materials. Therefore, it isimportant to keep stall bedding as dry as possible tominimize exposure to environmental mastitispathogens. Additional methods to help dry stall bed-ding (use of a blower, good barn ventilation, addingequipment to remove moisture after separation)could help reduce bedding moisture.

We also learned that lameness prevalence was similar,hock lesion prevalence was slightly higher and cowhygiene was better than in herds using sand for bedding.

More of our results and observations are available onthe University of Minnesota Extension dairy website atwww.extension.umn.edu/go/1092.We sincerely thank allthe dairy producers who participated in this study.

For more educational information and resources fordairy producers, log on towww.extension.umn.edu/dairy.

This article was submitted by Marcia Endres, Uni-versity of Minnesota Extension Service dairy special-ist. She may be contacted at [email protected] or(612) 624-5391. ❖

Manure for bedding?It can work with properbarn management

For some producers the turn of thecalendar from one year to the nextmay be a good feeling, ready for thenew year. For others, they may feellike they still needed a little moretime to wrap up a few tasks theywere hoping to get done in 2011.

As a dairy farm manager startsplan for a new year, there will need tobe new goals set for the operation.Setting goals helps make the plan-

ning process worthwhile to assure theplan is addressing the objectivesdesired. Then, an action plan for eachgoal needs to be written down thathelps describe how those goals aregoing to be accomplished.

There are several ways to thinkabout goals. A goal can be somethingas simple as making sure to take atleast one week away from the dairyoperation during the year.

Goals can also be complex such aslowering a herd’s somatic cell count ordecreasing the percentage of calvestreated for scours. Simple goals aregoing to only take a short time to put aplan in place and to see the end result.For complex goals, it could take agreat deal of time and commitmentfrom everyone involved in the opera-tion.

For example, to reduce the numberof calves that are being treated forscours the solution is going to havemultiple levels of application to getthere. First, a manager could startwith assessing the calf hutches orstalls and working to make sure theyare staying clean enough. Then, putprotocols in place to maintain the con-ditions that are always acceptable.

The next level that may need to beworked on is newborn calf protocol assome management changes could helpget them off to a healthier start. Theremay be other changes to consider andthis list of management practicesneeded can continue to grow until thedairy manager feels the goal has beenreached.

Many have heard of a SMART goal.It is a great way to help get startedwriting goals for a new year. SMARTis an acronym for goal setters thatmeans the following:

S: SpecificM: MeasurableA: AttainableR: RelevantT: Time-bondFor each goal that is written for the

dairy business, ask the question foreach of the letters in the acronym (is itspecific?, is it measurable?, etc.). Thiswill help to further assess and refinethe goal and make it more meaning-ful. This also increases the chance of

the goal being suc-cessful within thedesignated timeframe set to reachthat goal.

There are otheritems that should beconsidered whenplanning your opera-tion’s goals for theyear.

• When settinggoals, everyone who isgoing to be affected bythe goal or involved tohelp attain that goal,should be included inthe writing of thatgoal.

• Be sure that goals are writtendown. This is the No. 1 reason forgoals not being successful.

• It is best to hang the goals in aplace that everyone is going to seethem. For most dairy operations, thatis going to be in the milk room orbreak room.

• Last, revisit the goals severaltimes a year, evaluate the progress foreach of them and determine if thegoals still remain relevant. Changinga goal is not a form of failure; it is rec-ognizing that a situation has changedor it was not a true fit for the concernthat needed to be addressed.

For dairy farmers, looking aheadand planning for the future is some-thing that many just do without real-izing that they are even practicing it.However, a good manager planning forthe success of their operation, involvesothers and writes down a plan. Thismust not be avoided.

This is important to make the bestuse of everyone’s time each and everyday. Having goals in place communi-cates to everyone involved what needsto be done and what the plan is to getthings accomplished. Having themwill help to make the dairy operationmore successful in the end.

Looking at 2012, there are going tobe some challenges, but planning canalso provide some great opportunities.Take this time now and plan so youwill be able to reap the benefits.

This article was submitted by CraigRoerick, University of MinnesotaExtension Service educator with alivestock emphasis for Stearns, Bentonand Morrison (Minn.) counties. Hemay be reached at (320) 255-6169 or(800) 450-6171. ❖

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CIH 535 Quad, '09 ........................................................$287,500 CIH STX530Q, '06, 2340 hrs ........................................$225,000 CIH 500 Steiger, '11, 405 hrs ........................................$265,500 CIH 485 Steiger, '08, 1560 hrs ......................................$210,000 CIH STX440Q, '01, 3085 hrs ........................................$165,000 CIH STX375, '01, 4230 hrs............................................$126,000 CIH 9390, '97 ..................................................................$88,500 CIH 9380, '97 ..................................................................$79,000 CIH 9380, '97, 4600 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 9270, '91, 4815 hrs ..................................................$72,900 CIH 9230, '92, 3830 hrs ..................................................$57,500 CIH 9170, '89, 7825 hrs ..................................................$56,500 CIH 9150, '88, 6405 hrs ..................................................$45,300 Case 550H, '00, 1675 hrs ................................................$35,500 Challenger MT865B, '06, 3745 hrs ................................$199,500 JD 9620, '06, 4245 hrs..................................................$174,500 JD 9430, '09, 915 hrs....................................................$229,500 JD 9400T, '01, 3765 hrs ................................................$109,000 JD 9400, '98, 3245 hrs..................................................$104,900 JD 9400, '97, 5065 hrs....................................................$83,900 CIH 9380, '96, 8075 hrs ..................................................$65,000 JD 9330, '09, 2150 hrs..................................................$195,000 NH 9880, '94, 6775 hrs ..................................................$69,500 NH 9282, '97, 3585 hrs ..................................................$64,900 NH T9060, '08, 1440 hrs ..............................................$212,000 NH TJ330, '07................................................................$139,500 Versatile 835, '78, 11,000 hrs..........................................$15,500

CIH 7120, '88, 10400 hrs ................................................$32,500 CIH 7110, '91, 7645 hrs ..................................................$32,500 CIH 5130, '91, 3920 hrs ..................................................$28,900 Case 830, '69, 4190 hrs ....................................................$5,000 Farmall H, '41 ....................................................................$1,500 Farmall H ..........................................................................$1,350 IH 5088, '81, 8345 hrs ....................................................$15,000 IH 1586, '79, 4715 hrs ....................................................$12,500 IH 986, '77, 8735 hrs ........................................................$9,950 IH 886, '79, 6195 hrs ......................................................$12,500 IH 706, '66, 3700 hrs ........................................................$7,500 IH 656, '72, 2090 hrs ......................................................$10,500 IH 574, '73, 5180 hrs ........................................................$6,500 IH H, '41 ............................................................................$1,800 IH M, '49............................................................................$1,500 Allis 7060, '76, 3140 hrs ..................................................$9,900 JD 4840, '81, 7820 hrs....................................................$21,500

CIH 335 Mag, '11, 50 hrs ..............................................$219,000 (2) CIH 335 Mag, '10 ........................................choice $151,900CIH 305 Mag, '11, 360 hrs ............................................$194,500 CIH 305 Mag, '11, 1300 hrs ..........................................$167,500 (2) CIH 305 Mag, '10 ........................................choice $182,500(2) CIH 305 Mag, '10 ........................................choice $151,900CIH 305 Mag, '09, 1595 hrs ..........................................$182,500 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 2505 hrs ..........................................$162,500 CIH MX305, '06, 4640 hrs ............................................$119,500 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 180 hrs ............................................$192,500 CIH MX285, '05, 2770 hrs ............................................$126,500 CIH 275 Mag, '11, 600 hrs ............................................$172,500 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 600 hrs ............................................$172,500

CIH 275 Mag, '10, 950 hrs ............................................$155,500 CIH 275 Mag, '09....................................................................CallCIH 275 Mag, '09, 765 hrs ............................................$169,900 CIH 275 Mag, '07, 2220 hrs ..........................................$146,900 CIH MX275, '06, 2020 hrs ............................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '11, 300 hrs ............................................$140,000 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 945 hrs ............................................$138,900 CIH 245 Mag, '09, 2160 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '09, 2250 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '09, 2460 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '08....................................................................CallCIH 245 Mag, '07, 3145 hrs ..........................................$105,000 CIH 215 Mag, '10, 3100 hrs ..........................................$105,000 CIH 215 Mag, '09, 770 hrs ............................................$129,000 CIH 215 Mag, '09, 880 hrs ............................................$129,500 CIH 230 Puma, '11, 130 hrs ..........................................$135,000 CIH 8950, 8725 hrs ........................................................$62,500 CIH 7220, 4940 hrs ........................................................$61,500 CIH 7140, '92 ..................................................................$45,900 CIH 7140, '91 ..................................................................$45,900 CIH 7140, '89, 9040 hrs ..................................................$37,900 CIH 5250, '92, 5650 hrs ..................................................$36,500 CIH 5130, '92, 2170 hrs ..................................................$35,500 CIH 55A, '11, 4 hrs ..........................................................$28,000 Farmall 350........................................................................$3,900 Fendt 818, 4220 hrs ........................................................$79,500 Ford 8970, '95, 5600 hrs ................................................$57,500 Ford 8970, '94, 8140 hrs ................................................$57,500 Ford TW25II, 6635 hrs ....................................................$15,000 JD 7800, '93, 6375 hrs....................................................$55,000 McCormick TTX230, '09, 615 hrs....................................$90,000 McCormick XTX215, '06, 870 hrs....................................$85,000 McCormick XTX165, '09, 260 hrs....................................$84,900 NH 8870, '00, 4145 hrs ..................................................$62,500 NH TC210, '06, 1795 hrs ................................................$94,900

CIH 40 Farmall CVT ........................................................$36,250 CIH DX25E, '04, 175 hrs..................................................$13,900 Agco ST 40, '02, 435 hrs ................................................$15,500 JD 4310, '02, 1090 hrs....................................................$21,000 Kubota B2410HSD, '04, 215 hrs......................................$10,500 Kubota BX2360T, '09 ........................................................$8,950 Kubota BX2350TV, '08, 655 hrs ........................................$7,950 Kubota BX2230, '04, 1965 hrs ..........................................$7,750 Kubota BX2200, '01 ..........................................................$8,750 Kubota BX1830, '04 ..........................................................$6,950 Kubota BX1500, '04, 1235 hrs ..........................................$6,100

CIH 9120, '11, 290 hrs ..................................................$320,000 CIH 9120T, '10, 655 hrs ................................................$329,000 CIH 9120, '09, 725 hrs ..................................................$289,000 CIH 8120, '11, 260 hrs ..................................................$319,000 CIH 8120, '11, 210 hrs ..................................................$309,000 CIH 8120, '11, 250 hrs ..................................................$309,000 CIH 8120T, '10, 970 hrs ................................................$319,000 CIH 8120, '10, 190 hrs ..................................................$315,000 CIH 8120, '09, 930 hrs ..................................................$253,400 CIH 8120, '09, 1120 hrs ................................................$265,000 CIH 8120, '09, 1265 hrs ................................................$249,500 CIH 8120, '09, 1060 hrs ................................................$260,000 CIH 8010, '07, 1100 hrs ................................................$215,000 CIH 8010, '06, 865 hrs ..................................................$175,000 CIH 8010, '06, 1410 hrs ................................................$191,500 CIH 8010, '06, 1900 hrs ................................................$164,500 CIH 8010, '04, 2115 hrs ................................................$139,000 CIH 8010, '04, 2440 hrs ................................................$159,000 CIH 7120, '10, 465 hrs ..................................................$245,000 CIH 7120, '09, 915 hrs ..................................................$252,500 CIH 7088, '11, 585 hrs ..................................................$249,000 CIH 7088, '11, 640 hrs ..................................................$249,000 CIH 7088, '10, 470 hrs ..................................................$245,000 CIH 7088, '10, 810 hrs ..................................................$225,000 CIH 7088, '09, 845 hrs ..................................................$215,000 CIH 7010, '07, 2875 hrs ................................................$155,000 CIH 6088, '11, 470 hrs ..................................................$239,000 CIH 6088, '11, 545 hrs ..................................................$239,000 CIH 6088, '11, 500 hrs ..................................................$239,000 CIH 6088, '10, 450 hrs ..................................................$228,500

CIH 6088, '10, 525 hrs ..................................................$235,000 CIH 6088, '10, 500 hrs ..................................................$225,000 CIH 2588, '07, 1910 hrs ................................................$178,900 CIH 2388, '06, 1440 hrs ................................................$159,500 CIH 2388, '06, 1735 hrs ................................................$157,500 CIH 2388, '05, 2320 hrs ................................................$126,900 CIH 2388, '04, 1270 hrs ................................................$125,000 CIH 2388, '04, 2350 hrs ........................................................CallCIH 2388, '03, 2740 hrs ................................................$135,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2415 hrs ................................................$140,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2540 hrs ................................................$117,900 CIH 2388, '03, 2550 hrs ................................................$125,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2760 hrs ................................................$119,900 CIH 2388, '02, 2975 hrs ..................................................$99,000 CIH 2388, '01, 2400 hrs ..................................................$99,500 CIH 2388, '01, 2580 hrs ................................................$106,500 CIH 2388, '01, 2840 hrs ..................................................$99,500 CIH 2388, '01, 3250 hrs ..................................................$99,900 CIH 2388, '00, 3295 hrs ..................................................$86,500 CIH 2388, '98, 3210 hrs ..................................................$77,500 CIH 2388, '98, 3250 hrs ..................................................$85,700 CIH 2388, '98, 3780 hrs ..................................................$82,500 CIH 2366, '02, 3125 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 2366, '00, 2810 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 2366, '00, 3135 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 2366, '99, 3845 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 2188, '97, 3800 hrs ..................................................$69,500 CIH 2188, '97, 2365 hrs ..................................................$79,000 CIH 2188, '96, 2950 hrs ..................................................$72,500 CIH 2188, '96, 3045 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 2166, '97, 4150 hrs ..................................................$62,500 CIH 2166, '96, 3250 hrs ..................................................$59,500 CIH 2166, '96, 3430 hrs ..................................................$63,500 CIH 1688, '94, 3305 hrs ..................................................$49,500 CIH 1688, '94, 4160 hrs ..................................................$39,500 CIH 1688, '94 ..................................................................$39,500 CIH 1688, '93, 4560 hrs ..................................................$47,500 CIH 1666, '93, 3180 hrs ..................................................$49,500 CIH 1660, '91, 3255 hrs ..................................................$35,000 CIH 1660, '90, 4360 hrs ..................................................$29,500 CIH 1660, '87, 4605 hrs ..................................................$27,500 CIH 1440............................................................................$5,900 Gleaner R62, '98, 3265 hrs..............................................$57,900 JD 9870STS, '09, 830 hrs ............................................$275,000 JD 9870, '09, 1100 hrs..................................................$256,000 JD 9770S, '08, 890 hrs..................................................$217,000 JD 9660, '07, 1805 hrs..................................................$169,500 JD 9660STS, '04, 2115 hrs ..........................................$149,000 JD 9610, '96, 3265 hrs....................................................$62,500 JD 9500, '89, 4520 hrs....................................................$37,950 JD 9400, '97, 3250 hrs....................................................$44,500 JD 9400, '91, 4720 hrs....................................................$35,950 JD 7720, '80, 3350 hrs......................................................$8,000 MF 8570, '95 ..................................................................$41,900 MF 750, '77 ......................................................................$3,500 NH TR97, '95, 3955 hrs ..................................................$29,500 NH TR86, '89, 3860 hrs ..................................................$18,500 NH TR86, '85, 3245 hrs ....................................................$9,900 NH 970, '03, 2020 hrs ..................................................$139,000

(2) CIH 2162, 35' Beanhead ..........................$59,900 & $62,500(2) CIH 2062, 36' Beanhead ..........................$45,000 & $48,000CIH 2062, 30' Beanhead ..................................................$39,500 (4) CIH 2020, 35' Beanhead............................$27,900 - $32,500(6) CIH 2020, 30' Beanhead............................$19,500 - $33,500(3) CIH 2020, 25' Beanhead..........................$$18,900 - $23,000CIH 2020, 20' Beanhead ..................................................$24,000 (29) CIH 1020, 30' Beanhead ..........................Starting at $2,000(19) CIH 1020, 25' Beanhead ..........................Starting at $5,500(3) CIH 1020, 22.5' Beanhead ............................$4,950 - $9,700(4) CIH 1020, 20' Beanhead............................$10,500 - $15,500CIH 920 Beanhead ............................................................$3,500 Gleaner 800, 25' Beanhead..............................................$16,000 (4) JD 930F, 30' Beanhead ................................$7,500 - $11,900(2) JD 920, 20' Beanhead ..................................$5,500 & $5,900(3) JD 635F, 35' Beanhead ..............................$32,000 - $34,500JD 630F Beanhead ..........................................................$36,900 Macdon 974, 35' Beanhead ............................................$45,000 Macdon 30' Beanhead ....................................................$41,500 MF 9750, 25' Beanhead ....................................................$7,000 NH 960 Beanhead ..............................................................$1,400 (3) CIH 2612 Cornhead..................................$77,000 & $82,300(3) CIH 2608 Cornhead ..................................$52,900 - $65,000CIH 2606 Cornhead ........................................................$44,500 (9) CIH 2208 Cornhead ..................................$26,500 - $35,500(2) CIH 2206 Cornhead..................................$24,500 & $30,000(2) CIH 1222 Cornhead..................................$12,500 & $16,900(13) CIH 1083 Cornhead ..................................starting at $9,500(5) CIH 1063 Cornhead ....................................starting at $9,500CIH 1000, 1R222 Cornhead ............................................$15,750 CIH 9R22 Cornhead ........................................................$15,000 IH 12R22 Cornhead ........................................................$15,500 IH 983, 9R22 Cornhead ..................................................$10,500 IH 963, 6R30 Cornhead ....................................................$7,950 IH 883 Cornhead................................................................$3,500 (4) IH 863 Cornhead ..........................................$2,500 - $4,500Cat 1622 Cornhead ..........................................................$29,500 Cressoni 6R30 Cornhead ................................................$21,500 Drago 18R22 Cornhead ................................................$135,000

(6) Drago 12R22 Cornhead............................$49,500 & $85,000(2) Drago 12R20 Cornhead ............................................$84,500 Drago 10R30 Cornhead ..................................................$65,500 (3) Drago 10R22 Cornhead ............................$39,500 - $65,500(15) Drago 8R30 Cornhead ............................$29,500 - $57,500(2) Drago 8R22 Cornhead..............................$33,000 & $44,900(3) Drago 6R30 Cornhead ..............................$41,500 - $50,000Geringhoff 1222 Cornhead ..............................................$69,500 Geringhoff 8R30 Cornhead ..............................................$29,900 (4) Geringhoff Roto Disc ................................$29,900 - $46,000Gleaner 3000, 6R30 Cornhead ........................................$16,000 Harvestec 4306C Cornhead ............................................$34,000 (4) Harvestec 8R30 Cornhead ........................$25,000 - $39,500Harvestec 6R30 Cornhead ..............................................$15,900 JD 1293, 12R30 Cornhead ..............................................$45,500 JD 10R22 Cornhead ..........................................................$8,500 (5) JD 893, 8R30 Cornhead ............................$14,500 - $33,000JD 843 10R22 Cornhead ................................................$12,500 JD 843, 8R30 Cornhead ....................................................$7,500 JD 843, 8R22 Cornhead ..................................................$10,000 (2) JD 643, 6R30 Cornhead ..............................$5,500 & $6,500Lexion C512R30 Cornhead ..............................................$38,000 NH 962 Cornhead ..............................................................$1,400 IH 810 Platform ................................................................$1,500 JD Platform........................................................................$1,500 Farmhand Bulldog Head Transport ....................................$2,500 Homemade 30' Head Transport ............................................$900 Homemade 4 Wheel Head Transport ................................$1,000 P & K 30' Head Transport ..................................................$3,995 Walco CHC30, 30' Head Transport ....................................$2,500

(7) CIH 870, 22' Subsoiler ..............................$59,000 - $75,000(4) CIH 870, 18' Subsoiler ..............................$43,500 - $57,500(4) CIH MRX690 Suboiler ..............................$20,900 - $28,500(4) CIH 9300, 22.5' Subsoiler ........................$24,500 - $36,500(2) CIH 9300, 9 Shank Subsoiler ..................$36,000 & $36,500(7) CIH 730B Subsoiler ..................................$17,500 - $26,000(3) CIH 730C, 17.5' Subsoiler ........................$35,000 - $41,500(3) CIH 730C, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................$34,900 - $37,500(2) CIH 730B, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..................$22,500 & $24,000DMI 9300, 22' Subsoiler..................................................$29,500 DMI 2500, 4 Shank Subsoiler............................................$6,950 DMI 730B Subsoiler ........................................................$17,500 (4) DMI 730B, 17.5' Subsoiler ........................$15,000 - $19,500(3) DMI 730B, 7 Shank Suboiler ....................$12,500 - $19,500(3) DMI 730, 7 Shank Subsoiler .................... $7,500 - $12,900DMI 530B, 12.5' Subsoiler ..............................................$16,900 DMI 530, 12.5' Subsoiler ................................................$15,500 DMI 530, 5 Shank Subsoiler............................................$13,500 DMI 527B Subsoiler ........................................................$18,900 (2) DMI CCII, 11.5' Subsoiler ............................$5,250 & $7,750(2) DMI Tiger II Subsoiler ..................................$2,400 & $7,950Bourgault 2200, 30' Subsoiler ........................................$92,400 (14) JD 2700 Subsoiler ..................................$21,500 - $38,000JD 960 Subsoiler ..............................................................$6,500 JD 512, 22.5' Subsoiler ..................................................$49,500 (3) JD 512, 22' Subsoiler................................$40,000 - $46,500(2) JD 512, 17.5' Subsoiler ..........................$17,000 & $25,500(3) JD 512, 9 Shank Subsoiler ........................$23,900 - $27,750JD 510, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..............................................$10,500 Krause 4850, 18' Subsoiler ............................................$43,500 Landoll 2320, 5 Shank Subsoiler ....................................$15,950 M & W 2900 Subsoiler ....................................................$14,900 M & W 2200 Subsoiler ....................................................$14,900 M & W 1875, 17.5' Subsoiler ..........................................$12,900 M & W 1860, 9 Shank Subsoiler ......................................$9,300 M & W 1465, 7 Shank Subsoiler ......................................$6,500 NH ST770, 17.5' Subsoiler ..............................................$22,500 Sunflower 4412, 7 Shank Subsoiler ................................$29,500 (6) Wilrich V957DDR Subsoiler ......................$23,500 - $33,900Wilrich 6600 Subsoiler ......................................................$8,500 CIH 6500, 10.5' Chisel Plow ..............................................$4,950 IH 4700, 30' Chisel Plow ..................................................$3,950 White 423 Chisel Plow ......................................................$1,500 CIH 800, 9x18 MB Plow ..................................................$10,500 CIH 710 MB Plow ..............................................................$1,500 IH 710 MB Plow ................................................................$1,300 IH 700, 7x18 MB Plow ......................................................$7,000 JD 3710, 9 Bottom MB Plow ..........................................$22,000 JD 3600, 6x18 MB Plow ....................................................$5,000 JD 726, 34' Combo Mulch ..............................................$29,500 Sunflower 6432, 30' Combo Mulch ................................$18,800 DMI 40' Crumbler ............................................................$10,900 Flexicoil 75, 45' Crumbler ................................................$10,900 NH SG110, 45' Crumbler ................................................$16,900 Riteway 4300, 42' Crumbler ............................................$29,300 Summers 44' Coil Crumbler ............................................$16,500 Unverferth 1225, 33' Crumbler........................................$15,900

Claas 980, '10, 645 hrs..................................................$335,000 Claas 980, '10................................................................$335,000 Claas 980, '09, 1135 hrs................................................$275,000 Claas 980, '08................................................................$275,000 Claas 980, '08, 1495 hrs................................................$255,000

Claas 970, '08, 1040 hrs.......................................Claas 900, '09, 1625 hrs.......................................Claas 900, '07, 1935 hrs.......................................Claas 900, '07, 2430 hrs.......................................Claas 900, '03, 2275 hrs.......................................Claas 890, '08, 1780 hrs.......................................Claas 890, '04, 2865 hrs.......................................Claas 890, '02.......................................................Claas 890, '02, 2555 hrs.......................................Claas 870 GE, '06, 1585 hrs .................................Claas 870 GE, '06, 2590 hrs .................................Claas 870, '03, 2790 hrs.......................................Claas 830, '03.......................................................Claas 830, '02, 2195 hrs.......................................JD 7550, '08 .........................................................JD 6850, '01, 2360 hrs.........................................JD 6810, '97 .........................................................JD 6810, '96, 4590 hrs.........................................JD 5400, 2660 hrs ...............................................NH FX60, '03, 1970 hrs .......................................NH FX58, '02, 1410 hrs .......................................

Gehl CB1285 PT Forg Harv...................................Gehl CB1275 PT Forg Harv...................................Gehl CB1265 PT Forg Harv...................................Gehl 1075 PT Forg Harv .......................................(2) NH FP240 Forg Harv ................................$23,IH 830 PT Forg Harv.............................................(10) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ...................... $13(3) Claas PU380 Pro Hayhead ........................$23(9) Claas PU380 Hayhead ............................ $12Claas PU300 Hayhead...........................................(3) Gehl HA1210 7' Hayhead................................Gehl HA1110, '95 Hayhead ..................................Gehl 7' Hayhead....................................................JD 640B Hayhead .................................................JD 630A Hayhead .................................................JD 630 Hayhead ...................................................JD 10' Hayhead.....................................................JD 7' Hayhead ......................................................JD 5HP, 5.5' Hayhead ..........................................NH 3500 Hayhead.................................................NH 355W Hayhead ...............................................NH 340W Hayhead ...............................................NH 29P Hayhead...................................................(3) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead ....................$110,0(3) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead ........................$76(4) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead ........................$65(10) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead ................$24(3) Claas RU450XTRA Cornhead ....................$42(11) Claas RU450 Cornhead............................$28(2) Gehl TR330 Cornhead ..................................$3(2) JD 688 Cornhead ....................................$28,JD 686 Cornhead .................................................JD 676 Cornhead .................................................JD 666, 6R30 Cornhead .......................................JD 3R30 Cornhead ...............................................Kemper 4500 Cornhead .......................................Kemper 3000 Cornhead .......................................NH 3PN Cornhead.................................................(2) NH R1600 Cornhead ................................$39,

CIH 8830, '96, 1430 hrs .......................................NH HW340, '98 ...................................................Versatile 400, '76 .................................................CIH DHX181 Windrower Head .............................CIH DC515, 15' Mow Cond...................................(2) CIH 8360, 12' MowCond..............................$4CIH 8340, 9' MowCond .......................................CIH 8312, 12' MowCond .....................................CIH DCX161 MowCond.........................................CIH SC412 MowCond ...........................................(2) Claas 8550C MowCond ............................$36,Claas 8400RC MowCond .....................................Hesston 1160, 14' MowCond ...............................JD Moco946 MowCond .......................................JD 1600, 14' MowCond .......................................JD 945, 13' MowCond .........................................NH 1475 MowCond .............................................NH 1441, 16' PT Windrower.................................(2) NH 116, 14' MowCond ................................$5Vermeer 1030, 13.5' MowCond ...........................Fransgard 240, 8' Disc Mower .............................Kuhn GMD55 Disc Mower ...................................IH 120, 7' Sickle Mower ......................................NH 455, 7' Sickle Mower .....................................CIH FC60, 60" Rotary Mower ................................Farm King 72" Rotary Mower ...............................Landpride FDR2584 Rotary Mower .....................Woods RD7200D Rotary Mower .........................H & S TWM9 Wind Merg .....................................H & S TWN2-P Wind Merg...................................(3) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg .................... $28NH H5410, 9' Wind Merg .....................................NH 166 Wind Merg...............................................NH 144 Wind Merg...............................................Victor 245 Wind Merg .........................................Kuhn GA8521 Rake...............................................Kuhn GA7301 Rake...............................................

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.............$9,500 4,900 & $6,900.............$7,950 ...........$11,500 ...........$20,500 .............$7,900 500 & $42,500...........$55,000 .............$5,350 ...........$29,500 .............$6,995 ...........$15,000 .............$7,500 ...........$21,500 5,900 & $6,500...........$18,500 .............$4,200 .............$3,900 ................$795 .............$1,750 ................$550 .............$1,250 .............$2,750 .............$1,895 ...........$26,500 ...........$22,500

8,500 - $35,800...........$17,900 .............$3,750 .............$2,000 ...........$34,800 ...........$23,500 ...........$14,500

(2) CIH RBX562 Rnd Baler ............................$12,500 & 14,500CIH 8460, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$5,950 CIH 8480, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$6,000 CIH 3650, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$6,995 Claas 280RC Rnd Baler....................................................$19,500 Hesston 530, 4x4 Rnd Baler ..............................................$8,500 JD 567, 5x6 Rnd Baler ....................................................$19,500 JD 566, 5x6 Rnd Baler ....................................................$13,500 (2) NH BR780A Rnd Baler ............................$16,500 & $17,800NH BR780 Rnd Baler ......................................................$15,900 New Idea 4865, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..........................................$9,500 CIH 8575 Rec Baler ........................................................$29,500 (2) CIH 8530 Rec Baler ..........................................choice $7,500Claas 255UNI Rec Baler ..................................................$27,900 NH BB940A Rec Baler......................................................$67,500

CIH 4420, '09, 1320 hrs ................................................$175,000 CIH 4420, '09, 1560 hrs ................................................$175,000 CIH SPX4260, '99............................................................$85,000 Hagie 2100, '01, 2600 hrs ..............................................$73,000 Hagie STS-14, '10..........................................................$218,000 Rogator 854, '01..............................................................$83,500 Rogator 854, '97, 4475 hrs ............................................$44,000 Tyler Patriot XL, '94, 4360 hrs ........................................$37,900 Walker 44, '99, 2050 hrs ................................................$49,500

Ag Chem 1000 ................................................................$13,500 (2) Demco Conquest......................................$18,900 & $19,500Demco 500 Gal ..................................................................$3,900 Hardi 500, 60' ....................................................................$7,900 L & D Land Pro..................................................................$8,900 Redball 690......................................................................$36,500 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ....................................................$29,500 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ....................................................$24,500 Redball 670, 1200 Gal ....................................................$21,500 Redball 565......................................................................$15,500 Riverbend 132' ................................................................$29,000 Top Air 1600, 120' ..........................................................$52,000 Top Air NAV1100 ............................................................$19,500 Top Air 500, 45' ................................................................$3,800

Case SR250, '12, 2 hrs....................................................$42,500 Case 1845B, '92, 5550 hrs ................................................$7,400 Case 1845C, '00 ..............................................................$14,900 Case 1845C, '96 ..............................................................$10,000 Case 1845C, '90, 2240 hrs ..............................................$12,500 Case 1840, '95, 4395 hrs ................................................$10,500 Case 1840, '91, 6355 hrs ..................................................$9,850 Case 1840, '89 ................................................................$10,900 Case 1840, 4400 hrs..........................................................$9,750 Case 1840..........................................................................$9,500 Case 445, '07, 2000 hrs ..................................................$30,500 Case 435, '07, 1050 hrs ..................................................$20,900 Case 430, '10, 1000 hrs ..................................................$28,000 Case 430, '06, 2105 hrs ..................................................$17,900 Case 430, '06, 3905 hrs ..................................................$22,000 Case 430, '05, 3720 hrs ..................................................$17,900 Case 420, '06, 600 hrs ....................................................$21,000 Case 410, '07, 2385 hrs ..................................................$14,900 Case 40XT, '02 ................................................................$15,900 Bobcat S650, '11 ....................................................................CallBobcat 863C, '97, 2140 hrs ............................................$13,900 Bobcat 743, '88, 3820 hrs ................................................$7,250 Cat 257B, 2705 hrs..........................................................$22,500 Gehl 7810E, '10, 2875 hrs ..............................................$36,500 Gehl 7800, '01, 6395 hrs ................................................$18,500 Gehl 7810 Turbo, '04, 3350 hrs ......................................$34,500 Gehl 540E, '07, 1915 hrs ................................................$19,900 Gehl 5240E, '10, 380 hrs ................................................$27,500 Gehl 4825SX, '98, 5640 hrs ..............................................$8,500 Gehl 4640E, '06, 2705 hrs ..............................................$15,000 Gehl 3935SX, '01, 1735 hrs ..............................................$7,950 Gehl 3825 ..........................................................................$9,500 Gehl SL3410, '90 ..............................................................$5,000 JD 328, '05, 5180 hrs......................................................$19,500JD 320, 2210 hrs ............................................................$19,900 NH LS170, '02, 2765 hrs ................................................$16,900 NH 485....................................................................................CallWillmar Wrangler, '80 ........................................................$5,500 Kubota U35SS, '05, 140 hrs ............................................$28,000 Cub Cadet 4x4D Trail, '06, 670 hrs....................................$7,975 Kawasaki Mule, '02, 2670 hrs............................................$5,500 Kubota RTV900R, '08 ........................................................$9,350 Kubota RTV900W, '06, 800 hrs ........................................$9,900 Kubota RTV900, '06, 935 hrs ............................................$7,950 Kubota RTV900W, '04, 830 hrs ........................................$8,200 Steiner Hawk, '00 ..............................................................$3,250

CIH 1260, 36R22 ..........................................................$185,000 (2) CIH 1250, 24R30 ................................$113,900 & $121,000CIH 1250, 16R30 ..........................................................$105,000 CIH 1240, 12R30 ............................................................$89,900 (3) CIH 1200, 24R22 .................................... $39,900 - $66,900(3) CIH 1200, 12R30 ......................................$48,500 - $52,500CIH 1200, 12R23 ............................................................$65,300 CIH 955SRC, 8R13 ..........................................................$19,500 CIH 950, 16R22 ..............................................................$15,900 (2) CIH 900, 12R30 ................................................choice $6,500IH 800, 16R30 ..................................................................$8,950 IH 800, 12R30 ..................................................................$3,900 (2) JD 7300, 18R22 ......................................$17,500 & $18,000JD 7300, 12R30 ..............................................................$12,500 JD 7100, 12R30 ................................................................$6,500 JD 1770, 16R30 ..............................................................$63,500 JD 1770, 16R30 ..............................................................$46,300 JD 1760, 12R30 ..............................................................$46,500 JD DB66, 36R22 ............................................................$210,000 Kinze 3700, 36R20 ..........................................................$57,500 White 8524, 24R30........................................................$109,900 White 6100, 24R22..........................................................$24,500 (2) CIH 5400MT, 20' Drill ..................................$6,950 & $9,500IH 510 Drill ........................................................................$1,500 (3) Great Plains 20' Drill ....................................$4,500 - $5,500JD 750NT, 15' Drill ..........................................................$15,000 JD 520, 20' Drill ................................................................$4,500 JD 455, 30' Drill ..............................................................$21,900 CIH SDX40, 40' Seeder..................................................$129,500

(3) CIH TM 200, 60.5' Fld Cult ............................choice $67,500CIH TM 200, 50.5' Fld Cult ..............................................$57,500 (2) CIH TM 200, 48.5' Fld Cult ......................$41,250 & $55,000CIH TM 200, 44.5' Fld Cult ..............................................$53,900 CIH TM 200, 40.5' ACS Fld Cult ......................................$58,950 CIH TMII, 60.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$57,500 (2) CIH TMII, 50.5' Fld Cult ..........................$39,500 & $57,500CIH TMII, 48.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$39,500 (2) CIH TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ..........................$33,500 & $39,500CIH TMII, 36' Fld Cult ......................................................$34,500 CIH TMII, 30.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$26,500 CIH 4900, 40' Fld Cult ......................................................$7,000 IH 4600, 31' Fld Cult..........................................................$4,500 DMI TMII, 38.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$30,000 DMI TMII, 36.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$26,900 DMI TMII, 34.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$16,200 DMI TMII, 32.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$22,900 DMI TM Fld Cult ..............................................................$12,500 Brillion HFCT, 36.5' Fld Cult ..............................................$9,750 Flexcoil 820, 40' Fld Cult ................................................$11,500 (2) JD 2210, 64.5' Fld Cult ............................$49,500 & $61,500JD 2210, 44.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$36,500 JD 2210, 34' Fld Cult ......................................................$35,000 JD 985, 60' Fld Cult ......................................................$345,000 JD 985, 48.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$15,500 (3) JD 980, 44.5' Fld Cult................................$13,500 - $17,950(2) JD 980, 36.5' Fld Cult ..............................$14,500 & $16,900JD 980, 29.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$16,750 JD 980, 28' Fld Cult ........................................................$17,500 JD 726, 38' Fld Cult ........................................................$27,500 Sunflower 5053, 39' Fld Cult ..........................................$19,900 Wilrich QuadX, 55' Fld Cult..............................................$43,900 Wilrich Quad, 46' Fld Cult ................................................$39,500 Wilrich 2500, 27.4' Fld Cult ..............................................$1,950 CIH RMX340, '03 ............................................................$29,500 CIH 3900, 33' Disk ..........................................................$14,900 CIH 370, 31' Disk ............................................................$52,500 CIH 330, 34' Disk ............................................................$54,500 Kewanee 1175, 27.5' Disk ................................................$5,195 Wishek 862NT, 26' Disk ..................................................$29,900

Alloway 22CD, 22' Shredder............................................$12,500 (3) Alloway 20' Shredder ....................................$4,500 - $8,900Alloway 15' Shredder ......................................................$11,500 Balzer 5205M, 30' Shredder ..............................................$7,400 Hiniker 5600, 15' Shredder..............................................$12,500 Hiniker 1700, 20' Shredder..............................................$11,500 JD 520, 20' Shredder ......................................................$17,500 JD 120, 20' Shredder ........................................................$3,950 JD 27, 15' Shredder ..........................................................$4,500 Loftness 264, 22' Shredder ............................................$15,900 (2) Loftness 240, 20' Shredder......................$13,500 & $19,500

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Grain AnglesUnderstanding

the fundamentalsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its final

crop production report for 2011 on Jan. 12.The numbers for corn released by the USDA, on

their own, were bearish. Corn production for 2011-12came in at 12.358 billion bushels, above the averageestimate of 12.265 billion bushels.Quarterly stocks of 9.642 billionbushels came in 251 millionbushels above the average esti-mate. U.S. ending stocks came inat 846 million bushels, 97 millionbushels above the average esti-mate, while world supplies werepegged at 128.14 million metrictons, well above the average pre-report estimate of 123.52 mmt.

Many readers who produce soy-beans, wheat or cotton may be get-ting tired of all of this talk aboutcorn. Yet corn is currently the kingof grains and what happens in corn leads the pricedirection for the other commodities. Following thereport corn lost $0.52 per bushel in value. Are thingsreally that bearish in corn? Do we really know thatmuch more about the corn market than we did beforethe report? My answer to both of these questions is, no.

I have always said, there are two fundamental fig-ures in the study of supply and demand that tell thestory. They are the stocks-to-use ratio and the basis.The stocks-to-use ratio is a convenient measure ofsupply and demand interrelationships of commodi-ties. The stocks-to-use ratio indicates the level of car-ryover stock for any given commodity as a percentageof the total demand or use. The basis is the differencebetween your local cash price and the exchangetraded futures price. The basis is a reflection of the

Grain OutlookPipeline notreplenished

The following market analysis is for the week end-ing Jan. 20.

CORN — It took the market a couple of extra ses-sions to realize that the pipeline was not beingreplenished after the bearish U.S. Department ofAgriculture report on Jan. 12.

Growers turned off the salesspigot as prices fell over 50cents after the final crop andDec. 1 grain stocks reports hitthe street; and having a three-day weekend didn’t help. Mar-kets started the week on thedefensive before basis levelsbegan to perk up to try andattract bushels into the pipeline.End-user interest was apparentwhen basis strengthened andboard spreads began to narrow.

Prices on the Chicago Board ofTrade followed higher when fresh export sales wereannounced when Mexico and South Korea re-enteredthe market with their buying shoes on. Egypt also wasa surprise buyer of U.S. corn since they have been tak-ing Ukrainian corn lately. South American weatherforecasts were consistent with forecasts for rain Jan.21-24 over most of Argentina and Brazil. SouthernBrazil remains a concern, but in general the dry areaswere contracting. The BA Cereals Exchange reportedthat corn and soybean planting resumed after neededrain the previous week. Argentina planting was 92percent complete on both the corn and soybeanacreage. They also lowered their Argentina cornacreage number by 100,000 hectares.

Informa Economics updated their 2012 planted

Livestock AnglesMarkets still

erratic, volatileThe livestock markets have started the year the

way they left last year: extremely erratic andvolatile. This is not likely to change in the nearfuture as the factors affecting the livestock marketsremain the same.

The cattle market has startedthe year with the fundamentalsof the market opposite of thetechnical signals. The fundamen-tals reflect weakness, while thetechnical indicators point topotentially higher prices. Look-ing at the fundamentals, theboxed beef prices have plum-meted in recent days, reflectingan abundance of supplies of beefin cold storage. The volume inthe boxed beef trade has beenunusually slow since the Thanks-giving holiday mainly due to thehigh price of beef in comparisonto the other competitive meats.

With the packers paying up to accumulate live inven-tory because the futures are at such premium, has putthem deep in the red. This poses the problem of reduc-ing the slaughter to help reduce the beef inventoriesand forcing the beef cutouts higher to maintain mar-gins. With larger cattle numbers ready for market inthe months ahead, this would suggest lower live prices.

From the technical standpoint, the cattle markethas been in an uptrend since December of 2009 andcontinues today. This has brought about good buyingfrom commodity and hedge funds. It appears thatuntil this trend is broken, the futures market will bewell supported by technical buying, which will dic-tate the live market because of the premium basis.

JOE TEALEBroker

Great Plains CommodityAfton

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.

PHYLLIS NYSTROMCountry Hedging

St. Paul

See NYSTROM, pg. 27 See TEALE, pg. 27 See NEHER, pg. 27

TOM NEHERAgStar VP Agribusiness

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NYSTROM, from pg. 26corn acreage estimate to94.748 million acres versustheir previous estimate of 94.4 millionacres. In 2011-12, U.S. producersplanted 91.9 million acres. We’ll getour first look at USDA numbers laterin February at their annual outlookmeeting.

The International Grains Councilraised their global corn productionforecast for 2011-12 by 8 million met-ric tons to a new record of 861 mmtdue to an improved Chinese outlook.China’s Academy of Sciences projects

China’s graindemand to grow 2.9

percent in 2012 ver-sus previous forecasts for a 0.4 to 0.6percent increase, forcing China to be anet importer.

Weekly export sales were nearly 30million bushels, keeping us at 7 per-cent less on the books than last year.The USDA is predicting exports to be10 percent lower than last year. Welook to be on pace, but this was report-edly the lowest export number for thisweek in the last five years.

On the economic front, the U.S. dollar

sold off throughout the week on talk thatthe International Monetary Fund isseeking to double their resources to helpcountries deal with the Eurodebt crisis; this broughtbuyers back to the agri-culture sector. Success-ful bond auctions inSpain and Franceand a stronger euroalso pressured theU.S. dollar.

In the UnitedStates, joblessclaims were lessthan anticipated at352,000, the lowestsince April 2008.

OUTLOOK: The $5.80to $6.60 trading range inMarch corn remains intact;push the lower end and buying byend-users increases, push the upper endand grower sales overwhelm thedemand.

U.S. corn is competitive into southernChina. Ethanol production was down3,000 barrels per day, showing a declinefor the second week in a row. On Dec. 31the ethanol 45-cent blenders’ tax creditwent away.

March corn wasup 12 cents thisweek at $6.11 1/2while the Decem-ber contract wasdown 3 1/2 centsat $5.51 3/4 perbushel.

SOYBEANS —Soybeans haverebounded nicely inthe post-report arenain spite of improving— or at least notdeteriorating — con-ditions in SouthAmerica. However, the caveat is newsfrom the Mato Grosso region in Brazilthat wet conditions are hinderingearly soybean harvest and quality maybe a concern. Ships are lined up wait-ing for bushels to load.

China bought 120,000 mt of U.S. soy-beans for the 2012-13 crop year. Basislevels in both the United States andSouth America have been rising, moreso in South America which has madeU.S. supplies competitive with thosefrom South America. China’s year of theDragon began Jan. 23, so we won’texpect much activity from that quarterthat week.

Informa Economics’ refreshed 2012-13crop year acreage estimate for soybeans

was 74.568 million acres as comparedto 74.6 million acres from their lastreport.

The United States planted75.0 million acres in

2011-12. Weekly exportsales at 36.4 million

bushels were good,but we are still 30percent behindlast year’s pacewhen the govern-ment is forecast-ing only a 15-per-cent drop in

exports this year.Will we need to

lower the export lineon the next crop

report?OUTLOOK: Global events

and economic news were mostly setaside this week to let supply anddemand factors dictate direction.

Both corn and soybeans are in a tugof war — lower prices attract businessbut shut off movement, versus higherprices that attract farmer sales butpush away end-users.

Time will tell who will dominate, butfor now keepyour eyes peeledto weather andexport interest.

For the week,March soybeanswere up 28 3/4cents at $11.87with Novemberup 13 3/4 cents at$11.83 3/4 perbushel. Marchsoybeans from$11.50 to $12.50seem to be intheir comfortlevel.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes forthe week ending Jan. 20: Minneapoliswheat was down 2 1/2 cents, KansasCity off 3 cents and Chicago was thesole gainer of the wheats, up 8 1/4cents.

Crude oil backed down 55 cents toclose at $98.33 this week, heating oildropped nearly 4 cents, gasolineshowed an increase of a nickel and nat-ural gas continued to slide lower, down32 3/4 cents for the week.

As of mid-afternoon Jan. 20, the Dowwas up 265 points for the week, the U.S.dollar was 1.5 points lower, and goldjumped $34.80 higher to $1,665.60 perounce. ❖

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TEALE, from pg. 26Right now in the cattle market, moneytrumps facts. However, producers shouldstill approach the market with some cau-tion and hedge inventory when possible.

The hog market has been choppy oflate with prices darting back and forthin the live market and the futures. Itwould appear that the hogs areattempting to form a base to movehigher.

This could be supported by the factthat pork product has been movingwell over the past several months. Theexport market has been a plus all yearlong and has shown little evidence ofslowing in the weeks ahead. With the

disparity between beef cutouts andpork cutouts, look for the retailers tocontinue to move toward more pork asa feature than beef.

The economy is still below par andpork wholesale price less than half thatof beef, the value definitely lies withpork. This should bode well for the hogmarket and should support a recoveryin prices in the weeks ahead.

On the other hand, if the economiesof the world do not improve, this couldhamper any sustained rallies as theexport and domestic markets weaken.Producers should continue to lock-ininventories if positive opportunitiesexist. ❖

Hogs have been choppy

NEHER, from pg. 26local supply and demand.

When studying the stock-to-useratio, analysts consider any ratios thatare lower than 15 to 20 percent to betight and warranting focused atten-tion. In the USDA report, the U.S.stocks-to-use ratio remainedunchanged at 6.7 percent.

The global stocks-to-use onlyincreased slightly to 14.8 percent. Theformer is the second-tightest on recordwith the latter representing the sec-ond-tightest since the 1973-74 market-ing year. In other words, there is nomargin for error.

When studying the basis, analystscan see the reflection of how easy orhard it is to buy or sell grain. If buyersare having a hard time buying grain inthe cash market, they must bid up thebasis in order to attract bushels. Ifbuyers can buy all that they want, theywill lower their basis bids and still buy

all that they need.Looking at the corn basis in

Mankato, Minn., for example, you findthat the current basis is well above thefive-year average basis. Buyers have tobid up the basis to attract bushels inthe cash market.

If we use fundamental analysis(study of supply and demand) to studythe markets, we must assume that themarkets are still in a bullish trend andsupply remains tight, with strongdemand.

If we use technical analysis (study ofmarket behavior) to study the mar-kets, we must recognize that there aremany larger geo-economic or psycho-logical factors at play.

We must assume that these psycho-logical factors were responsible for thebearish price movement following thereport. These markets are dynamicand we must look at the grain anglesand manage the margins in play. ❖

Mange the margins

MARKETING

Both corn and soybeansare in a tug of war —lower prices attract busi-ness but shut off move-ment, versus higher pricesthat attract farmer salesbut push away end-users.

This column was written for themarketing week ending Jan. 20.

Whey is the bright spot in thedomestic and global dairy market,according to FC Stone dairy economistBill Brooks.

Speaking in Tuesday’s DairyLineradio program, Brooks said there was

positive news on the grains side ofthings for dairy producers — corn andsoybean meal futures prices are downso that will be a reprieve on feed costs— but not so good for those farmerswho sell corn.

Cheese prices haven’t seen a lot ofchange and have bounced around some,

Brooks said. Prices attractedbuyers but that hadn’tmoved futures prices much.Milk prices are below whatthey were a year ago, hesaid, but costs are still highso they’re not real excitedabout selling.

Buyers aren’t excited aboutthose prices either, Brookssaid, and feel there may besome downturn aheadbecause we are in the firstquarter and we’ll seemore milk coming on,anticipating the seasonaldownturn in cheese markets.

Whey, on the other hand, has beenlike a rocket ship, Brooks said, continu-ing to work its way higher as new con-tracts came into effect for the firstquarter. Western and Central mostlyprices topped 70 cents per pound andapproach levels not seen since 2007,Brooks said. It still has a ways to go tohit the record but he doesn’t see any-thing that would cause that price toturn around. That’s also lending sup-port to the Class III market, Brookssaid, as the value it adds to the ClassIII price is over $2.

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Meanwhile, cheese production hasslowed as less milk is available withClass I needs returning to normal afterthe holidays, according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture. Demand forcheese is being fed by increased retailorders for NFL playoff parties. Proces-sors are increasing purchases as nor-mal operations resume after the holi-days.

Cash cheese prices at the ChicagoMercantile Exchange headed down inthe Martin Luther King Day holiday-shortened week as the markets antici-pated Friday afternoon’s DecemberCold Storage report.

The blocks closed that Friday at$1.5050 per pound, down 9 cents on theweek and 2 cents below a year ago. Thebarrels rolled 4.75 cents lower, to$1.5025, three-quarter cents below ayear ago. Thirteen cars of block andnine of barrel traded hands on theweek. The lagging National Agricul-tural Statistics Service-surveyed U.S.average block price averaged $1.5724,down 0.9 cent. The barrels averaged$1.6081, up a half cent.

Spot butter also dropped the thirdweek of the new year, closing Friday at$1.57, down 4.25 cents on the week,and 53 cents below a year ago. No but-ter was sold in the spot market all

week. NASS butter aver-aged $1.5828, down 1.9cents. NASS nonfat dry milkaveraged $1.4151, down 0.1cent, and incredibly, drywhey jumped another 2.3cents, to 70.2 cents /lb.

Churning schedules acrossthe country are active,according to the USDA, butlighter than during therecent year-end holiday

period. Cream suppliesare often more availableto the churn than antic-ipated. Class II opera-

tions are once again absorbing creamsupplies that were surplus to the churnduring the holidays.

Overall butter buying interest is fairat best. Orders being placed are fornear term needs with upcomingEaster/Passover needs entering discus-sions. Most retailers are indicating thatfeature activity will be limited untilpossibly the Easter/Passover holiday inearly April.

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Looking “back to the futures,” theClass III milk price average for thefirst six months of 2012 stood at $17.16per hundredweight on Dec. 2, $16.84 onDec. 9, $17.07 on Dec. 16, $17.04 onDec. 23, $17.60 on Jan. 6, $17.28 onJan. 13, and was averaging $16.85 latemorning Jan. 20.

The February 2012 federal orderClass I base milk price was announcedFriday at $17.03/cwt., down $1.77 fromJanuary but $1.14 above February2011, and equates to about $1.46 pergallon. Analyst Alan Levitt said anMilk Income Loss Contract payment ofaround 15 cents to producers is possi-ble but we won’t know for five weeks.

The two-week NASS-surveyed butterprice averaged $1.5893/lb., down 1.9cents from January. Nonfat dry milkaveraged $1.4155, down 2.6 cents.Cheese averaged $1.6052, 20.5 cents,and dry whey averaged 69.15 cents, up3.7 cents.

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Another bright spot is in the exportpicture. One of the things often citedfor improving the U.S. economy isincreasing exports, and dairy continuesto do its part, according to Dairy ProfitWeekly editor Dave Natzke in Friday’sDairyLine.

The USDA recently released Novem-ber trade estimates, noting high — andin some cases record-high — monthly

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By Lee Mielke

MARKETING

See MIELKE, pg. 29

MIELKE, from pg. 28and annual dairy exports. The value ofNovember 2011 U.S. dairy exportstopped $400 million for the ninth con-secutive month, Natzke said, pushingthe year-to-date total to nearly $4.5 bil-lion.

Through the first 11 months of 2011,dairy exports were up 30 percent com-pared to the same period in 2010. TheUSDA estimated YTD dairy imports atunder $2.7 billion, yielding a 2011dairy trade surplus of nearly $1.8 bil-lion.

November exports represented about14 percent of total dairy solids produc-tion for the month, compared toimports representing just 2.9percent. Based on volume, dry whey,nonfat dry milk and skim milk powderremain the leading dairy productsexported, although Cheddar, othercheese and butter are trending aheadof the past three to four years.

“And while Mexico remains the lead-ing export market for U.S. dairy prod-ucts, Southeast Asia, China, Japan andSouth Korea are showing strong gains,”Natzke said, “with exports to China up59 percent from the previous year, andsales to South Korea up 81 percent.”

Improved trade isn’t limited to dairyproducts. U.S. dairy heifers remain instrong demand, with November exportstopping 6,000 head for the fifth monthin 2011, and brought the YTD total tomore than 66,600 head, compared toless than 38,000 head for all of 2010.

At nearly 48,000 head, Turkey is theleading market for U.S. dairy heifers,representing about 72 percent of all

dairy heifer exports.Mexico remains the sec-ond-leading U.S. dairyheifer market, at more than 10,500head.

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U.S. dairy producers “retired” 261,900dairy cows in December, according tothe USDA’s Livestock Slaughter reportissued Friday. That’s 9,100 head morethan November’s total but 2,900 lessthan a year ago. January-to-December2011 dairy cow slaughter was esti-mated at 2.914 million head, up107,000from 2010.

The Jan. 19 Livestock, Dairy andPoultry Outlook said that, “Despite aforecast of a small reduction in herdsize from 2011, higher milk per cowwill raise milk production in 2012.”Exports on both a fats and skims-solidsbasis were lowered for 2012. The resultis lower prices in 2012 than in 2011 forthe major dairy products and conse-quently for the all milk price.

The Outlook said that “producersmay still be adjusting to the rise infeed prices that began last year and theprospect of lower milk prices in 2012.”The fourth-quarter 2011 estimate forcow numbers was lowered slightly; butwhen rounded, resulted in no changefrom December’s 9,200 head.

No change was made in 2011 outputper cow, which was projected to be21,315 pounds. Herd size forecasts for2012 were unchanged from December,and herd size will likely declineslightly from 2011 to 9,190 head. Thetotal milk production forecasts for both2011 and 2012 remain unchanged from

December at 196 billionpounds and 198.5 bil-

lion pounds, respectively.The Jan. 27 cattle report will providean indication of producer intentions forheifer retention, according to theUSDA.

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Getting back to the international mar-ket, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’sDaily Dairy Report reported that priceswere mixed on the semi-monthly GlobalDairy Trade auction. The weighted aver-age price for skim milk powder SMPwas $1.52/lb., up 2.7 percent from theJan. 3 event. Winning prices for wholemilk powder averaged $1.61/lb.,unchanged from the previous event. Theweighted-average price for anhydrousmilkfat was $1.85/lb., up 2.8 percent.Cheddar cheese was $1.71/lb., up 2.1percent. The overall trade-weightedindex was up 1.5 percent from the previ-ous event.

In other trade news, Jim Tillison, chief

operating officer for the CooperativesWorking Together program, reported inThursday’s DairyLine that CWT set anew benchmark in 2011, assisting in280 export sales of cheese to 26 coun-tries. That included 92 million poundsof Cheddar, Monterrey Jack and Goudacheese, the highest level ever since theprogram was initiated.

CWT exports accounted for 76 per-cent of total Cheddar exports in2011and 19 percent of total cheeseexports, Tillison said, adding that,“with a domestic market that is grow-ing at a slower pace, future growth inthe U.S. dairy industry is going todepend heavily on exports and CWTfor the next couple of years is going tobe a major factor in that effort.”

Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnistwho resides in Everson, Wash. Hisweekly column is featured in newspa-pers across the country and he may bereached at [email protected]. ❖

Outlook: Smaller herd, higher production in 2012

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Any way you slice it, buy-ing a fishing or huntinglicense remains an awfullygood deal.

A few bucks slid acrossthe counter opens up allkinds of outdoor recreationopportunities.

In 1970, an individual res-ident fishing license cost thenot-so-princely sum of $7.

By 2001, the price hadincreased to $17 and more than adecade later, still costs $17.

A pretty good deal, considering howeverything else has gone up over thelast decade.

Trucks, boats, tackle, gas, bullets,bait, beer ... when it comes to spring-ing for the essentials of the outdoorexperience, a dollar just doesn’t goquite as far as it did way back in 2001.

Yet, the price of Minnesota hunting

and fishing licenses hasremained the same.

That’s a problem becausethe lion’s share of money forMinnesota Department ofNatural Resources Game andFish Fund, which the agencyuses to pay for its core func-tions — game and fish man-agement and law enforcement— comes from the sale ofhunting and fishing licenses.

During the last budget biennium, lessthan 3 percent of the operating budgetcame from Legislative appropriationsfrom the general fund.

Early last year, the prediction wasthat fund would be in the red by 2015.

More recently, thanks to the 20-day gov-ernment shutdown last summer whenfishing or hunting licenses couldn’t besold, smaller-than-expected hunting andfishing license revenues and predicteddeclines in available federal money, the

DNR is saying the fund will be operatingat a deficit as soon as June 2013.

Since state statute forbids the DNRfrom operating at a deficit, dramaticcuts in their core functions will affectthe quality and quantity of outdoorrecreation opportunities can beexpected unless something is done.

Even with the Game and Fish fund stillin the black, the DNR hardly is awash incash. In recent years, reductions in leg-islative funding have whittled away attheir budget, leaving positions unfilledand cuts in other activities including fishstocking programs.

This isn’t a new issue. The dwindlingGame and Fish Fund was a key pointof discussion a year ago at the 2011DNR Roundtables.

The hope then was that the 2011Legislature would act on a proposal toincrease license fees.

But with bigger budgetary fish to fry— a looming $6 billion deficit in partic-ular — the issue wasn’t addressed.

It also could be argued that some leg-islators painted themselves into an ide-ological corner by signing on to Paw-lenty’s pledge of no new taxes.

But the latter is a curious thing,really. While legislators and the previ-ous governor claimed to hold the lineon taxes, the cost of myriad “user fees”

inflicted on Minnesotans hardlyremained stagnant.

Ultimately, that’s what our huntingand fishing licenses are — user fees.

It would be understandable if somelegislators were reluctant to consideran increase if users were complainingabout a potential increase in their fees.

But in the case of bumping up the costof a hunting or fishing license, most of usare not. The consensus of sportsmen’sgroups and conservation organizations,the hunting and fishing fraternity in gen-eral, is that the modest increases are rea-sonable and necessary.

The proposed increases are less thanDraconian. A resident individual fishinglicense would increase from the current$17 to $24, a resident husband-wifelicense from $24 to $40, a resident deerlicense from $26 to $30, as examples.

Legislators once again will haveplenty of weighty issues to consider inthe 2012 session that opened Jan. 24.

High among them undoubtedly willbe how to finance a new playground forthe Minnesota Vikings.

But close behind ought to be increasinglicense fees that maintain our state’s mostpopular playground — the great outdoors.

John Cross is a Mankato (Minn.) FreePress staff writer. Contact him at (507) 344-6376 or [email protected]. ❖

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By John Cross

Dear readers:It is time to say goodbye.I will lay my pen down, and

live quietly at home in BlueEarth, Minn. I have gotten for-getful, among other things,and it is time to give someoneelse an opportunity to write acolumn. It is with sadness thatI write this, my goodbye col-umn for The Land.

It was 33 years ago that Istarted writing for The Land,and it has been a joyful experience. One of my edi-tors, Randy Frahm, told me to write from my heart. Itold him that I had little experience at writing, andhe said, “It’s my job to check for mistakes, so keep onwriting.”

Over the years my columns included many ordi-nary family experiences on the farm. There weremany humorous things that happened, as well as afew sad ones. All in all I can say that God was faith-ful in all of my life experiences. I was very pleased tobe able to share my faith as well as day-to-day life onthe farm in The Land magazine.

Stan and I plan to continue to share our faith jour-ney pamphlets, as well as little cars, at car shows,

threshing shows andparades. We also hope tocontinue to share mybook, “The Yield,” withthose who are facing dif-ficulties in their lives.Perhaps we will see someof you at these activitiesnext summer and fall.

People ask me, “Why isyour column and bookcalled ‘The Yield’?”

I suppose the purpose of farming is to obtain ayield. The same holds true for life. We tend to thinkthat those who have experienced a measure of finan-cial gain are successful. While that may be true,there is so much more to life than financial success.

These other “yields” include Godly children, sup-portive family, supportive neighbors, caring commu-nity, Godly leaders and a strong Godly nation.

Thank you for your interest in this column over theyears.

Sue Peterson has written “The Yield” column since1978, and since then has become a staple of TheLand. She may be reached at [email protected] 1010 East 5th St., Blue Earth, MN 56013.Matthew 6; Psalm 37:5-7 ❖

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Your job is no piece of cake.You have to work hard at it. It

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Nobody with horns chases youaround your workplace. You don’t haveto dodge llama spit and nobody poopson your desk. But those are thingsauthor Jeff Wells, D.V.M. deals with,and in his new book “All My PatientsKick and Bite,” you’ll read about thefury and the furry.

Back when he was a young veterinar-ian-to-be, Wells had plenty of supportfrom senior doctors and teachers. Whenhe needed an X-ray, he called someone.

When difficult phonecalls had to be made,there were other stu-dents in the rotationwho were just as likelyto do the deed. Therewere lots of people tolean on for support backwhen Wells was almost-a-veterinarian.

But once he estab-lished his own Coloradopractice, Wells was theone in charge. Even hisveterinary assistant,Christie, made him takethe blame when thingswent wrong because of amiscall.

Life as a vet, you see,can be as wild andwooly as the animalsone helps.

When faced with anoverly-protective herd of cattle that reactto the bawl of a newborn calf, forinstance, a veterinarian needs theskill of, not only anOlympic run-ner, but of apole-vaulter, too.

When a cus-tomer is tooeager to barterhorse-as-pay-ment, for exam-ple, a veterinarianneeds to keep inmind all prior bro-ken bones and bit-ten fingers. Speak-ing of horses, it’snever a good idea topredict foaling dates,but it’s always goodto use a vet for advice,and not the internet.

Veterinarians fall inlove with theirpatients. They mournwhen sheep die, theycringe when cats hurt,and they celebrate newlife. They know that human medicinecan sometimes help animals (and viceversa), and that dogs are sometimes

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Speaking of sweet,yep, that word prettymuch sums up thisbook.

“All My Patients Kickand Bite” is one of thosememoirs that you canread fast, but you won’twant to. It’s the kind ofbook that pet owners willsoak up because Wellsobviously loves animalsas much as we do.

Wells also good-naturedly holds a mir-ror up to pet owners,showing us our loving

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on Highway 44 from Marion SD on:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 9:00 CSTLunch by Presbyterian Church Ladies

TRACTORS - SKID LOADERS - FORKLIFTS - LOADERS - COLLECTOR TRACTORS & MACHINERY2006 NH TG 275, MFD, SS, wts & duals, 1254 Hrs.; 2009 CIH Puma 155 MFD, 620 Hrs, CAH; 05 JD 7520 MFD, PQ w/Ldr, 5700 Hrs; 06 CIH MX305, 1900 Hrs, w/duals; 07 CIH Puma 165, MFD, CAH, 3100 Hrs w/CIHL770 Ldr & grapple; 05 CIH MXU 125, MFD, 2750 Hrs w/CIH LX 156 Ldr w/grapple; 04 CIH MXU 125, MFD, CAH, 6600 Hrs w/Miller PL3 Ldr; 03 CIH MXM 155, MFD, CAH, 3800 Hrs.; 98 CIH 8920, MFD, 8200 Hrs.;2011 Farmall 95, MFD, CAH, 20 Hrs. w/CIH 735 Ldr; 06 JD 7420, MFD, PQ w/LHR, 3405 Hrs.; 02 JD 8320, MFD, 8000 Hrs w/duals & wts;, sharp; 93 JD 8970, CAH, 7600 Hrs.; 96 JD 8400, MFD, 10,000 Hrs, loaded;98 JD 7610, MFD, PQ w/JD 740 Ldr, 7700 Hrs; 06 JD 7520, MFD, PQ, 6200 Hrs.; 97 JD 7810, MFD, PQ w/LHR; 94 JD 7800, MFD, PS w/JD 740 Ldr, 11,000 Hrs.; 96 JD 7400, MFD, PQ, 8900 Hrs w/JD 740 Ldr; JD4960, MFD, CAH, 6000 Hrs w/duals & wts; JD 4455 QR, 8500 Hrs; 88 JD 4450, QR, CAH, 9900 Hrs; 76 JD 4630, PS; 89 JD 3155, MFD, QR; 2 – JD 4320 Tractors, sharp; 05 NH TSA135, MFD, CAH, 6200 Hrs. w/2011NH 850 Ldr; 04 NH TS 100, 2WD, CAH, 1200 Hrs w/Westendorf Ldr; 97 NH 8870, MFD, SS, 5900 Hrs; 96 Ford 7740 SLE, MFD, Rops w/Dual 255 Ldr; CIH 7110, MFD, CAH w/FH XL1140 Ldr w/grapple; 95 JD 8300MFD, 11,000 Hrs w/Duals; JD 4955 MFD, 13,000 Hrs, w/Duals & wts; JD 4850 MFD, 13K Hrs, Duals; JD 840 Ldr (sold separate or as unit); JD 4640 Quad, 6000 Hrs w/Duals; IHC 1586, CAH, 6700 Hrs, w/WestendorfWL 42 Loader; JD 4230 PS, WF. 3 pt, Open Station; 80 JD 4440 Quad w/6628 actual hrs. & duals, sharp; 76 IHC 1086, CAH, 6000+ Hrs; JD 4440, CAH, 9000 Hrs, QR; JD 4630, CAH, sharp; 01 JD 7810, MFD, PS,7100 Hrs w/ JD 740 Ldr; IHC 886, CAH; IHC 856 D., WF, 3 pt, cab; Ford 3000 Gas, WF, 3 Pt; AC 7060 PD, CAH, 7000 Hrs, Eng. OH, Black B; Ford 8600 & 9600 D. Tractors; Ford 3400 & 4000 Tractors w/Ldr; IHC 706gas, WF, 2 pt; IHC 5088, CAH; IHC 5288 Tractor w/shifting problems; White 2-62, MFD, Rops w/White 1730 Ldr, 2885 Hrs, needs engine work; JD 4350, MFD, CAH, Quad (D range is out); JD 4955, MFD, PS was OH(not running)w/ JD 280 Ldr; SKID LOADERS - ROAD GRADER - LOADERS: JD 644B Payloader w/cab; 07 Case CT 445 Track skid loader, 80 Hp, 2300 Hrs, CAH; OMC 1200 A gas skid loader; Bobcat 440B skid loader;Bobcat 371 gas skid loader; Asst of new skid loader attachments; Wabco 666 D. road grader w/12‚ moldboard; LOADERS: New JD 740 Classic Ldr w/8‚ bucket-JD mts; New JD 5 tine grapple fork; JD 720 Ldr w/6‚bucket; FH 258 Ldr w/grapple-JD mts; JD 158 Ldr; Koyker Loaders: (K5 & K6); Koyker 585 QT loader w/grapple-CIH Mag mts; Koyker 1585 Ldr; New Koyker Loaders (C155, C185, C200, 220); Westendorf WL 44 Ldr;FH XL 1140 Ldr w/grapple; JD #534 Dozer, 9’; JD 10’ Dozer blade; Miller M12 Ldr-JD mts; COLLECTOR TRACTORS & MACHINERY: JD 4000 Gas side console, synchro, WF, 3 pt, 5000 Hrs, sharp; 69 JD 4000 D.,synchro, side console, WF, 3 pt, 7400 Hrs, sharp; 65 JD 4020 D., synchro, sharp; 69 JD 4320 D. cab, synchro, sharp; JD 4020 LP Gas tractor, 2200 actual hrs.; JD 3020 Tractor; 2 – JD 620’s, NF, 3 pt; JD 630 WF &fenders; JD 3 pt for 630; JD 430 WF, 3 pt; JD 3020 Gas, WF, needs clutch; 2 – IHC B’s; IHC Model A; IHC 200 WF, 2 pt, fenders; IHC WK40 Gas; IHC Cub; IHC W4 Gas; IHC M, NF, engine OH; IHC 400 D., WF; IHC 350Hi-Utility, 2 pt; IHC 350 Gas, Row Crop, 2 pt; IHC MD, WF; AC-D17 Gas, WF w/Dual 250 Ldr; AC D15, WF, 3 pt; AC D14, WF, 3 pt; Ford 2N, WF, 3 pt; IHC 400 w/Dual Ldr; 6 – JD PT plows, 2 – 3 - 5B; IHC 3B PT plow;IHC 2 pt rotary 6‚ mower; IHC 1 bottom mtd plow (A); IHC 2 pt blade; IHC 2 pt cement mixer; IHC 2 pt, 2X disc plow; IH 2 pt 2X spring plow; Lindeman 3 pt 1X rollover plow; IHC 2 pt disk, 7’; JD 3 pt rollover 2X plow;IHC 3 pt rollover 3X plow; Oliver 2x16 PT plow; Oliver 3x16 S mtd plow; 2 – JD 4 x 16 plows, 3 pt; JD 3 x 16 plow; IH 4x14 plow; JD PT hay crimper; JD 8’ horse disk; JD gear on steel; 2 ˆ–steel gears; 2 Row potatoplanter; potato plow; JD #18 corn picker, 1 row; JD 3 pt Subsoiler; Oliver manure spreader; 1 row walking planter; High wooden wheel wagon;

COMBINES - CORN HEADS - FLEX HEADS - GRAIN CARTS - GRAIN HANDLING2001 JD 9650 STS, 2300/3800, duals, loaded; 2001 JD 9650 Walker, 4x4, loaded, sharp; 02 CIH 2388, chop, trap, tracker, 2300/3100 Hrs; 96 JD 9600, Duals, 2440/3320; 96 JD 9600 (2752/3580 Hrs.); 95 JD 9600;90 JD 9600, 30.5’s (3728/4996 hrs.); 05 JD 9660 STS, loaded, 1300 Hrs.; 05 JD 9560 STS, loaded, 1400 hrs.; 4 - JD 7720 Combines (83, 84,88); 4 - 6620’s (80, 82, 83); 81 JD 6620 Side Hill; JD 7700; 96 CIH 2166Tracker, chop, trap, duals, 2500/3500 Hrs.; 87 CIH 1680, RT, chop; 2 - 87 CIH 1660’s, RT, chop; 90 CIH 1640, RT, chop, 3447 Hrs; 92 CIH 1660, RT, chop; 81 IHC 1460, 4400 Hrs; Gleaner R52, 1700 sep. hrs.; 89Gleaner R50, hydro, 3611 Hrs, sharp; Contour Master attachment for JD 9500; CORN HEADS: JD Corn Heads: (444, 644, 643’s, 843’s, 844, 693, 893’s, 1293); IHC Corn Heads: (944, 1044, 863’s, 1063’s, 883, 983,1083’s, 2208, 01-2212-12 row 20”); 2 - 89 Gleaner R Hugger, 6RN, nice; FLEX HEADS: JD Flex Heads: (2010-635F, 09-635F, 09-630F, 930F’s, 930, 925F’s, 925’s, 922, 920F, 920’s, 918, 224, 222, 220’s, 215); CIH FlexHeads: (2 - 06 & 05 – 2020’s, 30’, 3 – 1020-30’s, 1020-25’s, 1020-20’s, 1020-171⁄2’, 1020-15’, 820-20‚); Gleaner R 15’ flex; 89 Gleaner R320 flex, sharp; 09 MacDon 38‚ D50 draper head; IHC 810 dummy head; CIH1010 rigid, 25’; PMC header trailer; 2011 Studking 32’ & 38’ header trailers; GRAIN CARTS & GRAIN HANDLING: J & M 650 SA grain cart; Brent 920 grain cart w/scale; J & M 600 SA grain cart w/scale; A & L 650TA cart; EZ Trail 500 SA cart; 2 - JD 500 SA cart; Unverferth 4900 SA cart; Parker 450 grain cart; Uft 450 bu. grain cart; Demco 550 gravity box w/gear; 2 - Parker 200 bu. gravity box w/gear & drill fill; 250 bu. gravitybox w/gear; 2010 Remm 2700 grain vac, 27 hours, like new; 99 Handlair 560 grain vac; Feterl 8” x 31’ auger hyd; Feterl 13” x 32’ auger electric; Westfield 8” x 36‚’auger; 8” x 16’ auger; Westfield 8” x 61’ auger w/swinghopper; Feterl 12” x 34’ auger; Brandt 15” x 45’ hyd belt conveyor, like new; Repat 32’ cleated belt conveyor;

Don & Christy Orth of Menno SD 605-660-3249 will sell: 82 Case 4690, CAH, 4x4, 3 pt, PTO, 2455 actual hrs. duals; 77 JD 4230, CAH, Quad, 8500 Hrs, engine OH; 74 JD 4430, CAH, Quad, 8613 hrs, engine OHw/Duals; Gehl 4625 Diesel 43 Hp skid loader, 1183 Hrs., 66” bucket; 90 NH TR96 combine, hydro, 24.5 x 32, chopper, 1998/2721 Hrs; NH 973 flex head, 25’; NH 974 corn head, 6RN; Shopbuilt Header Trailer; 74 WhiteDay Cab, Detroit Diesel, 10 sp; 90’s Jet 22’ SA hopper trailer, 66” sides, roll tarp; 70 Ford F600 truck w/16’ box & hoist, V8, 5+2 sp, tag axle; 93 Blair 7 x 20’ GN TA stock trailer; 97 Honda 300 ATV, 4x4; 80 HondaGoldwing motorcycle, 59,000 miles; JD 7000 PT, 12RN planter w/LF; JD 8300 DD 13’ drill w/GSA; IHC 4700 PT, 28’ FC w/harrow; White 378 cultivator, 12RN; Top Aire 750 gal. TA sprayer, 60’ booms; NH 664 R. baler;H & S 12 wheel V-rake; HD 16‚ trailer w/1500 gal. poly tank, pump & inductor; Westendorf WL42 loader, JD mts; bale spear; Killbros 375 bu. gravity box w/gear; Parker 350 bu. gravity box w/gears; Heider auger wagon;Feterl 10” x 66’ auger w/swing hopper; Koyker 8” x 55’ auger; Knight 1050 TA manure spreader w/slop gate; Harsh 360 mixer-feeder wagon w/scale; 2005 Stampede squeeze chute w/head gate & palp cage; VilhauerATV calf catcher, (1 yr. old); poly calf warmer; 550 gal. fuel tank w/pump; Alladin hot pressure washer, 220V;

Don Wick of Winfred SD 605-351-5427 will sell his Case Collection: Case 1570 “Spirit of 76” Tractor, CAH, 3 pt, 7300 hrs, sharp; 2 – Case 1470 tractors, 4x4, cab, 3 pt (1 has PTO)-(1 needs engine work); 68 Case1030 D., WF, 3 pt, 3400 hrs, sharp; 2 – Case 930 D. Wheatland (1 foot clutch & 1 hand clutch); Case 630 D., Eagle hitch, 3 range trans; Case 500 D. Wheatland; Case 400 D. row crop, Eagle hitch; CAT D2 Diesel Crawlerdozer w/pony starter; 2 – Case 400 AR plows (5x18 infurl & 6x18 onland); Case CHT 5x16 PT plow; Case C 3x16 PT plow; Case M 3x16 plow, 3 pt; Case MRA 2x16 plow, 3 pt; Case T 2x16 roll over plow; Case IS PTpicker/sheller; 24 Case wheel wts (12 – 30 to 90 Series), (12 – 400 to 830); 2 – pallets of Case parts; IHC #11 V-ripper 7 shank AR, 3 pt; Landpride 70” Tiller, 3 pt; Melroe 240 DD 12‚ drill w/GSA; 150 gallon 3 ptsprayer; 2002 DCT 25‚ GN flatbed, tandem duals; skid steer manure bucket w/grapple; Northstar 5500 watt generator; MFS 3 pt trailer mover; custom workstation w/tool boxes;

PLUS: PLANTERS - DRILLS - SPRAYERS - TILLAGE EQUIPMENT - MANURE EQUIP. - MISC. MACHINERY - SWATHERS - HAY EQUIPMENT - SILAGE & FEEDING EQUIPMENT- TRUCKS - TRAILERS - VEHICLES - TIRES - MISC.

Auctioneers Note: A portion of the Auction will be available on Proxibid.com for online bidding with a 21⁄2% buyers premium with a max of $ 750.00 per item. Another large interesting sale! Older Machinery sells at9:00 AM sharp with 2 auction rings all day, 3rd ring starts @ 11:00 will sell vehicles-trailers-trucks. South Dakota sales tax will be charged. This ad is subject to additions and deletions. All consignments must havebeen approved by the Wieman’s. We have excellent loading and unloading equipment. We appreciate your business. We are in our 64th year of selling. Honest and fair treatment to all. Financing and truckingavailable. Sorry we are full! Come prepared to Buy! If you are driving a good distance - call to make sure your item is here. (Welcome to the “Machinery Mall of South Dakota”). Our Next Auction is May 30, 2012.

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TERMS:Cash or Good Check onthe day of the Auction.

NO EXCEPTIONS

NOTE: Due to early printing there will be additions and deletions • NO SALES after January 1, 2012AUCTIONEERS: Daryl Ball AU#01012690 • Mike Berger AU#0870052 • Gary Olson AU#01031658 • Jeremy Edwards AU#09100129 • Roger Ford AU#01026697 • Steve Feldman, Clerk

DIRECTIONS: 5 mlles north of Junction US 30 & SR 15 at Warsaw or 9 miles south of Junction US 6 & 15 at New Paris,50 miles northwest of Fort Wayne, 50 miles southeast of South Bend, 110 miles from Chicago and Indianapolis.

ALL ITEMS must be removed from the lot by February 18, 2012 * NO CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED! EVERYTHING SELLS!

TRACTORS2011 CIH MAG 235 MFD 310 HRS 2010 CIH MAG 215 MFD 350 HRS 2009 CIH MAG 305 MFD SUSPENSION1007 HRS

2002 CIH MX 270 MFD 4240 HRS 1999 CIH MX 240 MFD 2560 HRS 1998 CIH 8910 MFD 3800 HRS 1991 CIH 7120 TWD 3200 HRS 1989 CIH 7110 TWD 6077 HRS 1997 CIH 5240 TWD CAB 1750 HRS 1996 C-INT 9330 3PT 3485 HRS 1974 INT 966 CAB 4950 HRS 1998 CIH CX 100 MFD C/A 2280 HRS 2011 FARMALL 65A MFD 5 HRS 2008 FARMALL 75C W/LDR 2220 HRS 2008 FARMALL 75C 2380 HRS 1994 NH 9280 3PT, PTO 4272 HRS 2007 JD 8130 MFD 1550 HRS 2000 JD 8110 MFD 5600 HRS 1978 JD 4840 4800 HRS 2006 JD 6320 MFD C/A PQ W/673LDR 939 HRS

1999 JD 5510 C/A W/521 LDR 1390HRS

2000 CAT 55 NG 3PT, PTO 2600 HRS 1988 WHITE 100 TWD 3686 HRS KUBOTA L3010 MFD 870 HRS KUBOTA 2660 MFD W/LDR 130 HRS 2007 NH TC 30D MFD 118 HRS 2002 MF 231S 2861 HRS FORD 340B W/LDR & FORKS 1471HRS

FARM TRAC 555 1006 HRS JD X520 LAWNMOWER W/BAGGER MELROE 220 SPRAYER W/RAVENS1929 HRS

2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT109,000 MILES

COMBINES & HEADS2001 JD 9650 STS 2900/1800 HRS 2001 JD 9550 CM 2900/2200 HRS 1992 C-INT 1680 RT, CHOPPER99 CIH 1020 25’, 95 1020 20’ & INT 863 JD 643 OB & 95 JD 925

TRACTORS & SKIDLOADERS WILLBE SOLD AFTER EQUIPMENT

SKIDLOADERS & CONSTRUCTION2008 JD 328 C/H/A 585 HRS 2007 BOBCAT T-300 C/H 2300 HRS 2005 BOBCAT 463 OS 1482 HRS 1987 BOBCAT 440B - OVERHAULED 1989 CASE 1840 OS 2750 HRS 2008 CAT 279C C/H/A 2SP 1075 HRS 2005 CAT D3 GXL DOZER ROPS 1193HRS

2002 KUBOTA KX121-3 C/H/A 1800HRS

SKIDLOADER ATTACHMENTSNEW JD RL66 ROLLER/LEVELER BOBCAT LR5 LANDSCAPE RAKE BOBCAT LR6 LANDSCAPE RAKE

NEW CID 74” ROCK BUCKET CAT BU 115 63” BROOM BUCKET JD 66” BUCKET BALE SPEAR QT AUGER BITS 6”,10”,12’ & 24”

LOADER & BACKHOEATTACHMENTS

JD 54” QT BUCKET NEW C-INT 95” BUCKET/GRAPPLE CAT HIGH DUMP 73” PIN ON NH FORK FOR TELEHANDLER WORK SAVER FORKS - PIN ON 12”, 16”, 24”, & 28” BACKHOEBUCKET

NEW C-INT 96” QT BUCKET JD BALE SPEAR QT OFF 673 LDR JD PALLET FORKS QT OFF 673 LDR GEHL 72” MANURE FORKS - PIN ON

HAY & FORAGE1999 JD 820 MOCO 2008 NH 488 HAYBINE - LIKE NEW NH 258 DOLLY RAKE NH 56 RAKE RH THROW NI 400 SIDE RAKE GEHL 454 HYD RH THROW SITREX RP-8 3PT RAKE 2009 NH 7090 RD BALER - LIKE NEW 1989 NH 570 W/THROWER 1973 JD 346 W/THROWER 14’, 16’, 18’ HAY WAGONSNH 40’ HAY ELEVATOR3PT BALE SPEAR

SPREADERS, LOADERS & BLADESNH 328 SINGLE BEATER NH 514 3 BEATER JD R GROUND DRIVE 3 BEATER KELLY LDR OFF IH 450 45” WOODS RBL60 5’ BLADE WOODS RB60 5’ BLADE FRONTIER RB1196 8’ BLADE SPEE CO 8’ BLADE WOODS 6’ SCARIFIRE WORKSAVER 6’ LANDSCAPE RAKE

PACKERS & CULTIMULCHERSBRILLION XXL 184 40’ PACKER BRILLION XL144 30’ PACKER BRILLION X108 27’ PACKER UNVERFERTH 225 45’ R HARROW UNVERFERTH 220 33’ R HARROW 2010 UNVERFERTH 225 28’ RHARROW - LIKE NEW

JD 970 15’ CULTIMULCHER DMI 30’ & 45’ CRUMBLER J & M TF 212 25’ DOUBLE ROLLER

PLANTERS & DRILLSJD 1770 16/30 LIQ VAC JD 1760 12/30 VAC JD 1760 12/30 VAC LIQ JD 1750 6/30 DRY VAC JD 1750 6/30 DRY VAC JD 7200 8/38 LIQ FOLD AROUND

JD 7000 8/30 DRY JD 7000 6/30 LIQ JD 7000 4/36 DRY IH 900 4/38 DRY 02 JD 1530 15/15 DRILL W/MARKERS JD 1560 30’ NT DRILL W/MARKERSJD 750 15’ NT DRILLC-INT 5100 21X7 W/SEEDER LIKENEW

GP 3010 30’ NT DRILLGP 10’ NT W/SEEDERJD B 16X7 W/SEEDER

GRAIN HANDLINGNEW KILLBROS 1065 WAGON KILLBROS 300 BU WAGON EZ FLOW 300 BU WAGON BRENT 472 GRAIN CART KINZIE 1040 ROW CROP GRAIN CART UNVERFERTH 8200 GR CART W/TARP& SCALES

NECO GRAIN CLEANER STONE WEIGH WAGON WALINGA 3510 6 STATION GRAIN VAC

PLOWS & CULTIVATORSJD 3200 6X18 PULL TYPE ASR JD 2810 6 BTM OL VAR WIDTH ASR JD 2810 4 BTM VAR WIDTH ASR JD 2800 5 BTM VAR WIDTH TOGGLE INT 720 5X18 ASR WHITE 508 4X18 ASR WIL-RICH 8/38 CULTIVATOR JD 845 16/30 CULTIVATOR JD 845 12X30 CULTIVATOR YETTER 3415 15’ 3PT ROTARY HOE

CHISELS & RIPPERS2010 SUNFLOWER 4213 13SH DCHISEL LIKE NEW

WHITE 435 12SH DISC CHISEL GLENCOE 9SH SOIL SAVER JD 512 9SH DISC RIPPER HYD FOLD TYE PARATILL 6SH 3PT RIPPER 2003 SALFORD 9705 5SH DISCRIPPER

DMI 730B DISC RIPPER

FIELD CULTIVATORS & FINISHERSSUNFLOWER 5034 5 BAR SPIKE SUNFLOWER 5033 24‚ 3 BAR SPIKE CIH 4300 271⁄2’ 3 BAR COIL TINE CIH 4800 241⁄2’ CIH 4800 231⁄2’ 3 BAR COIL TINE JD 980 271⁄2’ 5 BAR SPIKE JD 550 24’ MULCH MASTER JD EOC II 20’ 3PT 3 ROW COIL TINE JD 1100 201⁄2’ 3PT BUSTER BARW/BASKETS

WILRICH 2500 20’ 3 BAR COIL TINE KRAUSE 4100 32’ 3 BAR COIL TINE 06 SUNFLOWER 6333 28’ FINSHER 3BAR SPIKE/BASKETS

08 LANDOLL 850 30’ FINISHER 1ROW SPIKE/BASKETS

KRAUSE 6121 21’ FINISHER 5 BAR

SPIKE LELY ROTERA 12’ - NICE

DISC2009 LANDOLL 7430 33’ VT 2005 KRAUSE 7400 41’ RF 1999 SUNFLOWER 1233 32’ RF JD 630 27’JD 637 15’CIH 3950 25’CIH 496 24’ W/HARROW INT 496 18’BUSH HOG 12’ OFFSET AC 2600 20’2009 McFARLANE RD 4020 REELDISC

MISCELLANEOUSNEW WESTENDORF 12’ BOXSCRAPER

WINPOWER GENERATOR 12/20 KW PINCOR GENERATOR 15KW NORTH STAR GENERATOR 27,500WATTS

JD 24’ 5 BAR HARROW KUBOTA FRONT MTD SNOWBLOWER DANHUSER POST HOLE DIGGER DEMCO SADDLE TANKS OFF JD 8120 JD PLANTER BOXES 7000 & 7200 JD INSECTICIDE BOXES 7000 & 7200 QUICK HITCHES 18-4-34 T-RAIL DUALS 18-4-38 10 BOLT DUALS 18-4-46 TIRES NEW 44-18-20 KNOBBY TIRES BESTWAY 750 GAL 60‚ BOOMSPRAYER

2010 LOADTRAIL 77”X12’ TRAILER

Local Motels inWarsaw, Indiana

• Super 8574-268-2888

• Ramada Inn574-269-2323

• Comfort Inn574-269-6655

• Holiday Inn Express574-268-1600

• Hampton Inn574-268-2600

Local Airport:Warsaw - 5 miles

Major Airports:South Bend or

Fort Wayne - 50 miles

Polk Equipment, Inc. • 6407 North State Road 15 • Leesburg, Indiana 46538 • 574-453-2411

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GRAIN HANDLING• NEW Brandt 7500 grain vac• NEW Brandt 5200 EX grain vac• ‘05 Brandt 1070 auger w/swing hopper• Brandt 1070, 1080, 1390 augers w/swing hopper• Brandt 1515 LP, 1535, 1545, 1575, 1585 belt

conveyors• Brandt GBU-10 unloader• Brandt 10x35 auger• Brandt GBL-10 loader• Parker 1348 grain cart, 1300 bu., PTO drive• Parker 605 gravity box, 625 bu.• Parker 505 gravity box, 550 bu., brakes• Hutchinson 10x61 auger• Wheatheart transfer auger, 8”

HAY & LIVESTOCK• NEW MF 1328 & 1329 3 pt. disc mowers• ‘11 MF 1372 disc mower cond.• Sitrex DM7 disc mower• Sitrex RP5 3 pt. wheel rake• Sitrex 10 & 12 wheel rakes on cart• Rouse 16 wheel V-rake• Gehl WR520, 12 wheel rake• Gehl 1090 mower conditioner sickle• MF 828 round baler• MF 200 SP windrower• Westendorf 3 pt. bale spear

MISCELLANEOUS• Sunflower 5055, 62’ field cultivator• White 6186 planter, 16R30• ‘08 JD 520 stalk chopper• ‘07 Balzer 20’ stalk chopper• Loftness 30’ stalk chopper, SM• Maurer 28’-42’ header trailer• WRS 30’ header trailer• ‘11 Degelman LR7645 land roller• ‘11 Degelman 7200 rock picker• ‘11 Degelman 6000 HD rock picker• Lucke 8’ snowblower• NEW SB Select 8’ & 9’ snowblowersCall for availability of Sunflower Field Cultivators

• White 708N• ‘07 Geringhoff 1822, RD• ‘08 Geringhoff 1222, RD• ‘03 Geringhoff 1222, RD• ‘07 Geringhoff 1220, RD• ‘05 Geringhoff 1220, RD• ‘04 Geringhoff 1220, RD• ‘08 Geringhoff 830, RD• ‘06 Geringhoff 830, RD• ‘04 Geringhoff 830, RD• ‘03 Geringhoff 830, RD• ‘01 Geringhoff 830, RD• ‘00 Geringhoff 830, RD• ‘92 Geringhoff 830, PC• ‘07 Geringhoff 820, RD• ‘08 Geringhoff 630, RD• ‘07 Geringhoff 630, RD• ‘01 Geringhoff 630, RD• ‘99 NH 996, 12R20”• ‘05 NH 98C, 12R20”• ‘04 JD 1290, KR• JD 1022• ‘98 JD 893• JD 822• CIH 1083

• CIH 822, steel• CIH 822, GVL, Poly

CORNHEADS

COMBINES18-24 Months Interest Free

• ‘08 MF 9790, duals, 322 hrs.• ‘07 MF 9790, duals, 1034 hrs.• ‘85 MF 9720, 3292 hrs.• ‘90 MF 8570, 2240 hrs.• ‘90 MF 8570, duals• ‘92 Gleaner R62, 2643 hrs.

TRACTORS• (New) MF 5460, 95 PTO hp., MFD, cab• (‘07) MF 3645, 73 PTO hp., MFD, cab, loader• (New) MF 2680, 83 PTO hp., MFD• (New) MF 1529 Compact, 29 hp., hydro, MFD• (‘05) MF 451, 45 PTO hp., 350 hrs.• (‘93) Agco 5680, 73 PTO hp., loader, 4250 hrs.• IH 70 Hydro w/loader

For more information & showing of property, call:

320-365-4120~ Also, Open House 1-hour prior to auction ~

AUCTION LOCATION:Citizens Alliance Bank (Conference Room)451 Lakeview. St. • Lake Lillian, MN 56253

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'79 Pontiac Trans Am. 403V8, automatic, power win-dows, AC. 86,000 miles.

(715)896-1050.

FOR SALE: JD plows, mod-el 4D, 214 on steel, re-stored, very nice; model 44214 hyd lift plow, recond;F145H 416, semi mountplow, good cond; 2500 518hyd reset in very goodcond. All plows in verygood cond complete w/ coul-ters. 320-732-3370

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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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Notice of Farm Sale: 105A in Blue Earth County,

91A tillable, 35A +/- in NW¼, 70A +/- in SW ¼, Sec-tion 18 T105N, R26W,Mapleton Twp to be sold bysealed bid/private auction.Bid deadline 3:30pm Feb17, 2012. For info contactSteve Gleason US BankRochester MN 507-285-7924

We have extensive lists ofLand Investors & farm buy-ers throughout MN. We al-ways have interested buy-ers. For top prices, go withour proven methods over

thousands of acres. Serving Minnesota

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1,242 acres. 860 crop landplus wooded/non crop land.Great hunting/recreational.Several locations w/ build-ings. Central WI

(715)255-8751.

2 parcels in NW Wisconsin:(1) 85 to 125 acre parcel w/2 story rustic log Cabin w/huge stone fireplace$94,000 - $125,000. (2) 80 to183 acre parcel, 3 milesChippewa River frontage,(low land held in a naturepreserve), 75 acres farmland, electricity, old farmhouse & barn $67,500-$118,000. Contact Barb at

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Keith BodeFairfax, MN 55332

507-381-1291

‘03 JD 7810, 2WD, 20 speed power quadtransmission, 14.9R46 duals, 3600 hrs. $61,500

‘07 NH TG305, MFWD, suspended front axle,19 speed transmission, 520/85R46 duals,480/70R34 front duals, weights, 2950 hrs...............................................................$98,500

‘00 JD 8410, MFWD, 420/80R46 duals,weights, 4 remotes, 10,400 hrs ............$58,500

‘01 CIH MX240, MFWD, 18.4R46 duals,5050 hrs.. ..............................................$59,500

‘09 NH BB9060, big square baler, tandemaxle, Phiber 3 bale accumulator, no cutter,11,300 bales ..........................................$61,500

‘08 JCB 940, rough terrain forklift, 4WD,8000 lb. lift, 2750 hrs. ..........................$31,500

‘70 JD 4020, LP gas, synchro, wide front,new 18.4x34 tires, no cab ......................$9,800

‘08 CIH 2020, 35’ flexible platform ........$19,500‘10 CIH 2020, 30’ flexible platform ........$19,500‘07 Parker 739 grain cart, 30.5x32 tires,scale ......................................................$21,000

www.magesland.com

Heck Heirs, Mike Salfer-Rep.Listing Auctioneer: Larry Mages #72-004 • Lafayette • 507-240-0030

Broker: Mages Land Co & Auction Service LLC – Not responsible for Accidents

140 ACRES, REDWOOD CO. MN.PRIME FARM LAND

LAND AUCTIONTuesday, February 14th, 2012 - 10:30 AM

Blizzard Date: February 16th, 2012 - 10:30 AMSale Held At: Clements Legion, 361 First St. - Clements, MN

For Complete Information Packet including maps, soil types,terms, disclosures, etc., contact:

Auctioneer - Larry Mages • 507-240-0030

In Case of Severe Weather Listen to 860 AM KNUJ at 8:30 the Morning of the Auctionfor Postponement Information

SE 1/4 of Sec. 25, New AvonTwp., Redwood Cty. MN

Directions to Land: From thenorthwest corner of Clements,MN go W 21⁄2 mi. on Cty. Rd. 16.The land then begins on the right(north) side of the road for thenext 1⁄2 mi. It does include thegrove of trees on the NW corner.

Acres: 140Acres Tillable: 126.79

Prodex rating: 94.1

Note: This farm has excellentsoil types, one of the highestratings on any farm in America.Buyer will have possession ofland for Spring 2012 planting.

Tile: Well tiled, 2 separateCounty tiles come into this farm,1 from the N & 1 from the S.

New Ulm Tractor& Equipment Inc.

13144 Co. Rd. #25New Ulm, MN

507-354-3612

MANURE SPREADERS Pequea 80 bu., poly floor, T-rod apron, New warranty ....$3,800Pequea 50 bu., poly floor, T-rod apron, New warranty ....$3,500

MISC. EQUIPMENT SPECIALSHorst 8-ton, running gear 11Lx15 8-ply tires ..........................................................Reduced To $1,735

Land Pride 3 pt. mtd. blades in 6’, 7’, 8’ sizes ....................CallArtsway 10x34 540 PTO drive truck auger ....................$4,500Ramrod Model 500 stand-on skid loader,36” QA bucket ..........................................................$13,500

Land Pride SB1051, 51” 3 pt. snowblower ....................$2,800Land Pride SB1064, 64”, 3 pt. snowblower ..................$3,552Land Pride SB1074, 74” 3 pt. snowblower ....................$4,105Land Pride SB1084, 84” 3 pt. snowblower ....................$4,740Kubota 1140RTB, 4 passenger, 4WD dsl., Camo,canopy ......................................................................$14,000

USED EQUIPMENTOliver 1600, gas, near new 15.5x38 tiresHyd. loader to fit Oliver w/snow bucket........................$5,500

Ford 8N, 1950 Model, side dist., front bumper, draw bar$2,500Ford Jubliee 12 volt conversion, good winter project ....$1,800‘06 Honda Rancher ATV, 4WD, 350cc ............................$3,000Ford 1200 hyd. loader w/snow bucket all purpose mts.....$475Dearborn loader w/mounts for 9N, 2N, 8N Ford,needs bucket! ................................................................$200

‘08 ExMark Lazer ZXS, 25 hp. Kubota dsl., 860 hrs.,72” deck....................................................................$10,000

JANUARY SAVINGS

Kubota, Land Pride, Vicon, Artsway, AgriPac Silage Bags

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FOR SALE: JD Model 500Grain Cart. Exc. condition.

715-896-1050.

FOR SALE: Parker 4500grain cart, 24.5x32 diamondtires, extension, 500 bu,new top & bottom augers,new gear box, all last sum-mer. $8,000. 507-227-0605

FOR SALE: Used 80' Suden-ga grain leg, 2500bph, usedvery little, $12,500/OBO.

507-215-0957

FOR SALE: Used Sukuptower dryer, new fall of '07,very good cond, soft start,wired for 3 phase 230 voltor 480 volt. Call Steve at

320-760-0634

FOR SALE: Wallinga 7614Deluxe, 7” grain vac. 4500bph, (1) new $28,000 (2)used $22,000 each. Call fordetails.

Olivia MN 320-523-1099

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 507-430-4866 or call507-697-6133 Ask for Gary


FOR SALE Seed cleaningequip.: Delta 114, 4 screencleaner; Forsberg 12Mgravity sewing machinebagger & conveyor. 320-855-2527 or 320-226-3405

FOR SALE: '01 DMC 1700 5”Air System, new 40hp 3phase motor in '09, newblower in '10, 6 hole distrib-utor, lots of pipe, elbows,deadhead, & connectors.

507-380-1947

FOR SALE: '09 Brock superair, 5” air system, 40hp, 3phase, 600 hrs, 300' of pipe& a 6 hole distributor,many elbows & deadheads.$23,500/OBO. 507-215-0957

FOR SALE: (2) Kansun 10-25-215 grain dryers, 3phase, stainless steelscreens, $22,000/ea. Suden-ga 42' 3,000 bph GreenLake, 8 yrs old, $8,000. Bat-co 1800 series portabledrive over pit, hyd drive,used 1 yr, $13,000. 320-583-8465 or 320-562-2178

FOR SALE: Like NewBrent 472 grain cart, latemodel, low use, shedded.Asking $14,500. Call Chris at 507-383-2303 or

Bruce at 507-383-2190

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FOR SALE: JD 14T baler,always shedded.

507-460-0248

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2-12'Hx15'W Morton AlumaSteel sliding doors, exccond, $700 ea. Can deliver.641-425-5478

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


(2) 24' plank floors, newstyle; (2) 35,000 bu bins;(2) 12,000 bu bins; 10” un-load for a 48' bin; new floorsupports, $2/ea; 11,000 bubin w/ floor & 8” unload.

507-697-6133

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4' tractor powered PTOchainsaw. Made in Clare-mont, MN. Farmhand 8'

wood hay bucker tines. Har-poon hay forks & grabforks. Make offer.

(651)565-4369.

Pull type Road Grader(Road Patrol), $500.

712-297-7951

Pull type Road Grader(Road Patrol), $400. 712-297-7951

WANTED: Old gas pump.608-884-6855 or leave message

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FOR SALE: JD 5400-5830and 6000 series forage har-vesters. Used kernel pro-cessors, also, used JD 40knife Dura-Drums, anddrum conversions for 5400and 5460. Call (507)427-3520www.ok-enterprises.com

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‘07 JD 8430, MFWD, 250 hp.,380-54, duals, 4 hyds., 1162hrs. ..............................$189,000

‘08 CS/IH MX275, MFWD, 225hp., 380-90R50, duals, 4 hyds.,817 hrs. ......................$152,500

‘97 JD 9400, 2WD, 425 hp., 800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds., 6340 hrs.$98,000

‘09 JD 9630, 4WD, 530 hp.,800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds., 616hrs. ..............................$266,900

‘03 JD 9520, 4WD, 450 hp.800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds., 4490hrs. ..............................$165,000

‘09 Fast Sprayer, 1600 gal.,24R30, 5-section ..........$44,500

‘95 Cat Challenger, tracks, 285hp., 25” tracks, drawbar, 6200hrs. ................................$54,500

DMI 730 Ripper, 7-shank, 10”points, harrow ..............$12,500

‘05 JD 328 Skid, 82 hp., cab, 2-spd., 84” bucket, 1290 hrs.......................................$25,500

‘09 JD CT332 Skid, 18” tracks,cab, 2-spd., 188 hrs. ....$49,995

‘09 JD 9770STS Combine, AWD,534 sep. hrs., 650-85R38,duals, 701 hrs. ............$275,000

‘81 JD 7720 Combine, 18.4x38,duals, hydro, 6045 hrs. $13,900

‘05 JD 9660STS Combine, 956sep. hrs., 520-85R42, duals,1376 hrs. ....................$159,000

‘03 NH 1475 MOCO, 16’, swingtongue ..........................$12,500

Westfield MK100-61 Auger, lowprofile, 540 PTO ..............$3,800

Unverferth 7000 Grain Cart, 700bu., corner auger ..........$15,900

‘98 JD 566 Round Baler, 540PTO, 61” width pickup ..$14,950

‘00 JD 945 MOCO, impeller, 2-pt. pull ..........................$13,900

‘05 Loftness 264SH Shredder,12R22, 1000 PTO..........$14,500

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NH BR7090 Baler, applica-tor, bale command net &twine, 1200 bales, $31,000.

641-425-5478

NH HW345 windrower, 437hrs, 15.6' discbine head,cab/AC, $71,000. 641-425-5478

Rite Way Land Rollers, New46'.........$35,97262'.........$51,537

Mike 507-848-6268

We buy Salvage Equipment

Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc.

(507)867-4910

Tractors 036

'00 JD 9200, 4WD,(bareback), 24 spd., difflock, 8 new 20.8x42R tires,10 hrs. on eng. OH (havework papers), new hingepins, 9000 hrs., $70,000. 507-381-1723

'07 Argo RT 155A, MFWD,840 hrs, 380/90R46 & duals,CVT transmission, GTADatatronics, outback GPS,rock box, exc cond.

507-380-2234'94 JD 7200, CAH, MFWD,

quad, 6800 hrs, 320-90-50tires or 20.8x38, easy onfuel, $30,900; '00 JD 4200utility, MFWD, hydro, 26hp, JD 420 ldr, $9,900. 320-543-3523

'98 Cat 75E, 2700 hrs., 30”tracks; '09 NH 6050+ w/840TL ldr., FWA, 850 hrs.; '05JD 8320, MFD, 3100 hrs.w/duals. 651-345-4362

1086 IH Red Power Series6514 hrs, duals , rock box;986 IH, 6967 hrs, duals, rockbox; 340 IH utility, WF, hydldr, 12 volt. All sharp trac-tors. 320-855-2588 or 320-226-1455

Case 9270 '95, 340HP, rebuilteng, good tires, clean.$52,000; CAT 85D, runsgood, exc. cond., good un-der-carriage, wgts, $44,000.

608-548-2040.

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'07 Rite Way 4342 42' landroller. $28,000. 507-381-1871

Gehl 1560. 1,000 rpm blower.Good cond. $1,500. (715)474-6707 after 4 pm.

Grasshopper power vac formodel 227, used 1 yr. Mid-mount mowers, $1,000. 641-425-5478

Hardi 1100 Navigatorsprayer, 60' boom, OH 1000PTO pump, $21,000.

641-425-5478Hydrostatic & 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 5088 tractor, 6700 hrs., 3hyd., 3 pt., just checkedover, 18.4x38 w/duals,$13,750; 18.4x38 duals, 3 1/2”hubs from IH 1086, $850;Loftness 8', 2 auger snow-blower, $2,450; Hoelschler10 pack accumulator &fork, $4,500. 320-361-0065

JD 1850 No Till, 30', 7.5"spacing. Population moni-tor, markers, Hiniker120bu. cart. Field ready.$36,500; JD 1770 16R vacu-um drive fertilizer. Poly-cross auger, 3bu. box. Shed-ded. 250 monitor. Rebuilt.Ready to plant. $37,500.

608-548-2040.JD 3710 vary width, 6 btm,

20” coulters, field ready,good cond, $13,900/OBO. JD1518 rotary mower 10' wide,front & rear chains, stumpjumpers, small thousandPRO, 6 aircraft tires, 2 setsextra blades, $3,400/OBO.(715)821-5301

Koyker 500 ldr for JD 4020 ortractor w/ 20” frame,$2,650. (712)684-2613

Loaders for 1940 thru 1970tractors $250 to $3650. 712-299-6608 Pomeroy

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Flare, 6-7x12 barge & gravitywagons, $250 to $2250. NIpull pickers 30”-38”. 712-299-6608

FOR SALE & WILL PUR-CHASE: NH BALE WAG-ONS. ROEDER IMPLE-MENT SENECA, KS 66538785-336-6103

FOR SALE: '09 JD 2210 fieldcultivator, 45 ½', 4 bar har-row, single point depth con-trol, 1500 acres, exc cond.$46,000. 507-276-7572

FOR SALE: --USED LateModel Great Plains/KentDiscovator/Finishers 48-36-28-24 Ft. NEED Good UsedFinishers In Trade. WeTrade/Deliver Anywhere.Dealer 319-347-6282

FOR SALE: 16' Parkhurstgrain box w/ 13T hoist, verygood cond, $3,000/OBO; 1000gal LP gas tank, $1,000.

320-398-7112

FOR SALE: 200 gal Ellipti-cal tank w/ saddle, yellow;4-710/74R42 Michelin tireson Kirchner rims for 70 se-ries JD combines, New-used only 100 hrs.

507-428-3270

FOR SALE: 21' White 445coulter chisel, folding;White 2-105 dsl., 3 pt., 1710White ldr., $9,500; 1002 Con-cord, $2,400; Mindako 40'side arm markers, $1,700;8'x24' Donahue trlr., $3,200;service body. 218-955-0888

FOR SALE: Hyd flat foldmarkers for planter or tool-bars etc. $2,500/set.

712-297-7951

FOR SALE: IH 490 disc, 22',exc. blades, new bearings &tires, $5,500. 641-495-6170

For Sale: Sawmill with Logdeck, Baker Resaw Band-mill, New Yalby chipper,Edger and Lath Mill. Phone715-677-3177

FOR SALE: Summers roller,45', 3 section hyd fold, exccond, $26,500. 320-905-7829

FOR SALE: Used 18,000 gal.propane storage tank. 507-925-4114


REM Grain Vac 2700, new....................$19,450

Mike 507-848-6268

Westfield Augers, New: 10-61...... $8,19910-71...... $8,799

All sizes available.Call Mike 507-848-6268

Farm Implements 035

'05 Schweiss 8', 2 augersnowblower, $3,750; JD 845& IH 183, 12x30 flat foldcult's, $1,250 each; 14.9x46band duals, $1,350; 1000 gal.fuel tank w/pump, $875; JD4200, MFW, hydro tractor, 3pt, 540 PTO, $8,750. 320-769-2756

2 or 3 pt blades 6', 7', 8' & 9',$100 to $1250. Tractors &other equip. avail. 712-299-6608

2001 JD 6410 cab, MFWD,PQ, 6000 hrs, $23,500 obo.JD 6920 cab, MFWD, IBT,trans, TLS, cab susp., 125hp, 7000 hours, $45,000 obo.(715)667-5353

3 pt Snowblowers, 7', 8', $850to $2850. Tractor weights &chains. 712-299-6608

30' (12 row) Loftness stalkchopper, good, $3,900/trade.

319-296-2236

4250 DMI anhydrous bar,32.5', Raven control; '08Hardi Navigator 1000 gal.sprayer, 60' hyd. boom; '08Unverferth 3750 seed tenderw/scale & tarp. 651-345-4362

8-bolt tire w/rim 25.5Lx16.1for $85. 6-bolt 10x15 implrims. PU shock hitch

712-299-6608

950 JD tractor. NH baler w/thrower #275. NH haybine9'. 3 axle trailer, exc. tires.1 row, Avco NI corn picker.1 row Fox river corn chop-per. NH flail chopper #357.IH field cult 14' width. Oliv-er tractor 1755 w/ 1855 eng.Vermeer round baler #605.6' Brush hog rotary mower.

715-264-2083.

Ag Wrap 6x6 bale wrapper,3pt or loader mt, w/plasticrolls, $9,950. 641-425-5478

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‘10 JD 4930, 1010 hrs., 1200gal., 120’ boom ............$235,900

‘11 JD 4730, 155 hrs., 800 gal.,100’ boom ....................$203,500

‘11 JD 9630, 466 hrs.,Lease Return ................$279,900

CIH 1200, 36R20”, Bauer bar........................................$79,900

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4WD TRACTORS(W)’11 JD 9630, Lease Return ..............................................$279,000(O)’11 JD 9630, Lease Return ..............................................$279,900(O)’11 JD 9630, Lease Return ..............................................$279,900(B)’11 JD 9630, 285 hrs., Lease Return ................................$279,900(O)’11 JD 9530, 207 hrs., Lease Return ................................$264,900(O)’10 JD 9630, 810 hrs., Extended Warranty ......................$255,900(H)’09 JD 9630, 1060 hrs., Extended Warranty ....................$244,900(B)’77 JD 8630, 8500 hrs., 3 pt., PTO ....................................$11,900(B)’73 JD 7520, 3 pt., PTO ........................................................$9,900

TRACK TRACTORS(O)’11 JD 9530T, 464 hrs. ....................................................$289,900(H)’10 JD 8345RT, 250 hrs. ..................................................$257,900(H)’08 JD 9630T, 2245 hrs., auto trac ready ........................$238,500(B)’07 JD 9620T, 2283 hrs. ..................................................$209,900(W)’01 JD 9400T, 2919 hrs., 3 pt. ........................................$134,900(H)’95 CAT 85C, 9377 hrs., 36” tracks ....................................$39,900

ROW CROP TRACTORS(O)’10 JD 8345R, 640 hrs., IVT, ILS......................................$239,000(B)’03 JD 7520, 2800 hrs., IVT................................................$76,900(B)’89 JD 4755, 9781 hrs. ......................................................$49,900(H)’80 JD 4640, 7306 hrs., PS ................................................$24,500(H)’80 JD 4240, 7666 hrs., Quad ............................................$22,500(B)’88 JD 2755, 2WD ..............................................................$14,900(H)’73 IH 1466, cab ................................................................$11,500(H)’66 JD 3020, gas, loader ......................................................$6,400(B)’59 IH 560, gas, wide front ..................................................$5,950

COMBINES(O)’11 JD 9870, 1467 sep. hrs. ............................................$314,900(O)’11 JD 9870, 261 sep. hrs. ..............................................$297,500(O)’11 JD 9770, 256 sep. hrs. ..............................................$268,900(H)’10 JD 9870, 559 sep. hrs. ..............................................$259,900(H)’09 JD 9870, 490 sep. hrs. ..............................................$257,900(H)’10 JD 9770, 405 sep. hrs. ..............................................$239,900(H)’10 JD 9770, 552 sep. hrs. ..............................................$233,500(O)’08 JD 9770, 759 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................................$219,500(O)’10 JD 9570, 419 sep. hrs., duals ....................................$206,000(O)’09 JD 9670, 990 sep. hrs., auto trac ready ....................$199,000(H)’08 JD 9570, 475 sep. hrs., duals ....................................$198,900(O)’08 JD 9570, 418 sep. hrs. ..............................................$196,000(O)’07 JD 9660, 1032 sep. hrs. ............................................$179,900(B)’05 JD 9860, 1235 sep. hrs...............................................$169,900(O)’07 JD 9660, 1185 sep. hrs., duals ..................................$164,900(H)’04 JD 9560, 1200 sep. hrs., duals ..................................$153,900(H)’04 JD 9760, 1237 hrs. ....................................................$149,500(B)’04 JD 9560SH, walker, 1525 sep. hrs. ............................$139,900(H)’04 JD 9860, 2121 sep. hrs. ............................................$136,900(H)’01 JD 9650, 1777 sep. hrs. ............................................$109,900(H)’98 JD 9510, 2284 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................................$79,900(H)’95 JD 9500, 1851 sep. hrs., duals ....................................$53,900(B)’91 JD 9500, 2057 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................................$49,900

(W)’97 JD 9500, 3021 sep. hrs. ..............................................$49,900(B)’83 JD 6620SH, sidehill, 3700 hrs. ....................................$15,900(B)’80 JD 6620, 4384 hrs. ......................................................$14,900(B)’87 JD 4425, 2443 hrs. ......................................................$12,900(H)’80 JD 7220, 4365 hrs. ......................................................$11,900(B)’81 JD 7720, 4590 hrs. ........................................................$9,900

SPRING TILLAGE(B)’09 JD 2310, 45’9” mulch finisher ......................................$74,900(H)’11 JD 2210, 35.5’, rolling basket ......................................$49,900(W)’04 JD 2210, 50.5’ ............................................................$43,900(B)’05 JD 2210, 58.5’ ..............................................................$42,500(B)’05 JD 2210, 36.5’ ..............................................................$37,900(W)’03 JD 2200, 34.5’ ............................................................$32,900(O)’94 JD 980, 44.5’ ................................................................$18,500(B)’94 JD 980, 39.5’ ................................................................$16,900(W)Case 4300, 43’ ..................................................................$13,500(H)JD 960, 36.5’ ........................................................................$4,950(B)Glencoe 2R30” ......................................................................$2,900(B)Hiniker 35’ cultivator ............................................................$2,900(B)JD 1000, 32.5’ ......................................................................$2,795(B)JD 1000, 32.5’ ......................................................................$2,795(H)’90 JD 845, 12R30” ..............................................................$2,395

UTILITY VEHICLES/ATV(B)’11 JD 885 XUV diesel, Lease Return ................................$11,900(B)’10 JD 850 XUV diesel, loaded, camo ................................$10,900(O)’10 JD 620I XUV, 83 hrs., loaded........................................$10,700(B)’10 JD 620I XUV, 117 hrs., loaded......................................$10,500(O)’09 JD 620I XUV, 60 hrs., loaded........................................$10,200(W)’09 JD 620I XUV, 270 hrs., loaded ......................................$9,750(H)’10 JD 620I XUV, 1500 hrs., cab ..........................................$9,500(B)’08 JD 620I XUV, 226 hrs., loaded........................................$9,500(O)’08 JD 620I XUV, 257 hrs., loaded........................................$9,500(O)’10 JD 620I XUV, 454 hrs., loaded........................................$9,350(O)’08 JD 620I XUV, 251 hrs., loaded........................................$9,000(W)’05 JD 6x4, 392 hrs., loaded................................................$6,950(B)’06 JD HPX 4x4, 682 hrs. ....................................................$6,500(O)’04 JD HPX 4x4, 800 hrs. ....................................................$5,850(B)’04 Bobcat 2200 4x4, 438 hrs...............................................$5,200(B)Cub Cadet Big Country 4x2, 439 hrs. ..................................$4,500(B)’07 Yamaha 660 ATV, 2694 mi. ............................................$4,250(B)’06 JD Buck 500 auto, 131 hrs. ............................................$3,500(W)’04 JD CX, 1025 hrs.............................................................$2,995(B)’06 JD 6x4, 3200 hrs. ..........................................................$2,500

SPRAYERS(O)’10 JD 4930, 1330 hrs., 120’ boom..................................$228,500(O)’11 JD 4830, 327 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$228,250(O)’11 JD 4830, 341 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$227,900(O)’11 JD 4730, 90’ boom ....................................................$208,500(O)’11 JD 4730, 359 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$208,250(O)’08 JD 4930, 1563 hrs., 120’ boom..................................$205,000(O)’11 JD 4730, 155 hrs., 100’ boom....................................$203,500

(O)’09 JD 4930, 2213 hrs., 120’ boom..................................$199,750(O)’10 JD 4730, 916 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$187,750(O)’10 JD 4730, 951 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$182,500(O)’10 JD 4730, 90’ boom ....................................................$181,900(O)’10 JD 4730, 610 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$181,800(O)’10 JD 4730, 90’ boom ....................................................$181,700(O)’06 JD 4920, 2335 hrs., dry applicator ............................$180,000(O)’09 JD 4730, 735 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$179,850(O)’10 JD 4730, 894 hrs., 90’ boom......................................$179,850(O)’09 JD 4730, 1222 hrs., 90’ boom....................................$178,900(O)’08 JD 4730, 1282 hrs., 90’ boom....................................$176,500(O)’06 JD 4720, 2227 hrs. ....................................................$137,250(O)’06 Ag Chem 1274C, new leader dry box ........................$134,500(O)’06 Ag Chem 1074, 2505 hrs., 1000 gal., 90’ boom ........$102,500(H)’01 JD 4710, 2421 hrs., 80’ boom......................................$99,900(O)Top Air TA1600, 1600 gal., 90’/120’ boom ........................$36,900(O)Top Air TA1100, 1100 gal., 80’ boom ................................$24,500(O)Sprayer Specialties, 110 gal., 80’ boom ............................$21,500(O)Spraymaster, 1100 gal., 80’ boom......................................$18,500(B)Century 1000 gal., 60’ boom ................................................$7,900(H)Top Air 1000, 60’ boom........................................................$6,500

PLANTERS & DRILLS(H)’10 JD 1990, 40’, 15” spacing, CCS ..................................$84,500(B)CIH 1200, Bauer Built bar, 36R20” ....................................$79,900(H)’00 JD 1770, 16R30”, liq. fert.............................................$54,900(O)’97 JD 1780, 24R20” ..........................................................$48,500(H)’98 JD 1760, 12R30”, liq. fert.............................................$38,900(H)’04 JD 1710, 12R30” ..........................................................$26,900(H)’00 JD 750, 20’ no till drill ..................................................$26,900(B)’02 JD 1560, 15’ no till ......................................................$24,900(B)’97 JD 455, 25’, 10” spacing ..............................................$18,900(O)’82 JD 7000, 12R30”, dry fert, FF ......................................$12,500(O)’96 JD 1520, 20’, 10” spacing ..............................................$8,995(B)JD 7000, 8R30”, liq. fert. ......................................................$4,995

HAY & FORAGE(B)’07 JD 568, surface wrap....................................................$29,900(H)’08 JD 468, silage special, 6800 bales................................$25,900(B)’05 JD 956, 14’6” center pivot ............................................$19,900(W)’02 JD 567, surface wrap ..................................................$19,900(B)’08 NH BR7090, twine only ................................................$19,900(B)’05 NH 1431, 13’ ................................................................$19,900(B)’03 JD 467, cover edge ......................................................$16,500(W)’05 CIH RBX552, twine, low bales ....................................$13,750(B)’05 JD 525, 8’2” MoCo ......................................................$12,900(B)NH 499, 12’ center pivot ....................................................$11,900(B)Vermeer MC830 rotary MoCo ..............................................$8,900(B)’98 NH 664, 2200 lb. bale ....................................................$6,995(B)’92 JD 1600, center pivot, MoCo ..........................................$5,900(B)NH 278 square baler ............................................................$3,500(W)’79 JD 336, ejector ..............................................................$2,950(B)Meyer throw wagon........................................................2@ $1,995(W)H&S throw wagon ........................................................2@ $1,500

“Contact Paul Gohlke for your John Deere crop insurance needs. 612-756-0001”

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1850 dsl Oliver, good cond,$5,800/OBO. 715-594-3051.

Case IH 7120 Magnum 2WD,$32,500. Case 580B tractorldr back hoe, $6,500. Candeliver. (715)772-4463 or(715)308-3835

FOR SALE: '06 JD 9620, 3225hrs, 800 metrics 50%, powershift, 4 SCVs, diff lock, HIDlights, Greenstar ready,exc condition. 320-226-1182

FOR SALE: '07 JD 8130,MFWD, PS, auto trackready, 380R50 Duals,380R34 fronts, 4 remotes, 60GPM pump, 1930 hrs,$132,000 exc shape.

507-863-2253FOR SALE: '07 JD 9220,

610x42 tires, 920 hrs, wgtpkg, deluxe cab, exc cond,$167,000. 507-276-7572

FOR SALE: '93 4755 JDFWA. 507-330-3674

FOR SALE: '95 8570 JD4WD, 5300 hrs, w/ 20.8x38radial tires, 90% thread,exc shape. 507-223-7716

FOR SALE: '98 JD 8300MFWD, 480R46, tires & du-als, 4 SCVs, mirrors, fend-ers, deluxe cab, quickhitch, $59,500/OBO.

507-789-6049FOR SALE: IH 560, G, FH,

NF, OH, 16.9-38 tires,Schwartz hyd ldr, $5200.

515-368-1358

FOR SALE: JD 4555, wgts,duals, 7237 hrs., tires good,overall cond. good;JD 158 ldr w/grapple;Koyker ldr w/joystick (offJD 4010). 320-598-3485

FOR SALE: JD 4630, 8000hrs, 20.8-38 duals, quadrange, very good cond.$14,500. 715-273-4942

FOR SALE: JD 8100 MFWD,tires at 90%, quick hitch &rock box, back tires 320-90R54, front tires 320-85R38,. 320-905-7829

FOR SALE: MF 5455, 20 hrs,cab, 4WD, rock box, 2valves, radial tires, airseat, power shuttle, 16 spd.List $86,733. Cash $49,500.952-466-5538

Good complete IH 436 turbodiesel engine; Good com-plete AC 426 turbo dieselengine. Choice $2,500. Days

920-478-2238.IH 766 G, good cond, good

TA, w/GB hyd loader goodcond, $7,600/OBO.

641-847-1992NEW AND USED TRACTOR

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

Specializing in most ACused tractor parts forsale. Now parting outWD, 190XT, #200 & D-17tractors. RosenbergTractor Salvage

507-848-1701 or 507-236-8726

We have new completelyoverhauled AllisChalmers W.D. Enginew/ all new parts.

Rosenberg Tractor Salvage

507-848-1701 or 507-236-8726

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Glyphosate - American Made• $8.50/gal.

Kendo (aphids) • $65/gal.Generic Lorsban (aphids)

• $25/gal.Arrow • $65/gal. (Vol Corn)*Licensed to meter chemicals.Complete line of Generic and

Name Brand chemicals.• Herbicides • Fungicides

• InsecticidesOEM Ag Equipment Parts

Grain Storage &Distribution Systems,

Steel Buildings

Call 651-923-4430or 651-380-6034

JD 9600 combine, new duals............$25,000JD 35’ hydro flex, Good ....................$15,000IH 460/560, gas, WF ..........................$2,000IH M loader, new tires........................ComingJD 3010, gas, WF, 3 pt. ......................$4,500JD 2510, gas ......................................$6,250(2) JD 3020, gas ....................$5,000/$7,500(2) ‘72 JD 3020, syncro,

diesel ..............................$10,500/$12,500JD 2030, Utility, diesel ........................$4,750JD 2355, Utility, diesel, 2200 hrs. ....$11,500(2) JD 3020, PS, eng. OH ....$8,500/$17,500JD 4010 D..........................................$5,500JD 4010 D, F11 loader ......................$6,500(2) JD 4020, PS ....................$7,500/$8,900(3) JD 4020, PS, SC ..........$12,500-$15,500JD 4000, WF, 3 pt. ..............................$9,750JD 4230, Quad, engine OH ..............$14,500JD 4430, PS......................................$13,500JD 4440, PS......................................$19,250JD 4250, JD 4450, PS......................$24,500JD 4250, PS, FWA ............................$28,500JD 4650, PS, duals ..........................$24,500JD 4850, PS, FWA, duals..................$24,500JD 4255, Quad, new engine..............$37,500JD 7800, FWA ..................................$39,000JD 4960, MFD, duals ........................$40,000

JD 2940, FWA, JD 260 loader ..........$16,500NH BR 780A baler, net wrap ............$17,500NH BR 780 baler, net wrap, Sharp ....$14,500(2) NH BR 780 balers ..........$8,500/$10,500JD 843 loader, Like New ..................$12,500JD 840 loader, JD 8000 mts. ..............$9,500JD 720 loader......................................$5,500JD 260 loader......................................$4,500JD 280 loader......................................$7,500JD 158, JD 148 loader ..........$3,500/$4,250IH 2350 loader ....................................$3,250Leon 1000 grapple, off JD 8100 ........$5,500(2) Dual 3100 loader, blue cyl$1,250-$2,500Dual 310 loader ..................................$3,000Farmhand F358 loader, IH mts. ..........$3,250Miller PL-4 loader ..............................$3,500New Buhler 2595, JD 6000 mts. ........$3,900New Box Scrapers, 10’/12’......................CallNew & Used Skidsteer Attachments ......CallPallet Forks, Grapples, Rock Buckets....CallNew & Used Batco & Conveyall belt

conveyors..............................................Call8”, 10”, 13” Augers, various sizes ........Call‘75 IH 1600, new clutch, 15’ steel b ..$2,500(8) Gravity Boxes ......................$750/$4,000Backhoe, (off Case) ............................$2,500IH 80, 7’ snowblower..........................$1,400

HAASHAAS EQUIP., LLC • 320-598-7604 •Madison, MN From Hwy. 75 & 212 Jct., 3.5 mi. W., 2.5 mi. S.

FARM, HOME & CONSTRUCTION

Office Location - 305 Bluff StreetHutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~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 Scaler

Sioux Equipment:• Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders• Cattle Panels • Feeders Panels • Head Gates• Hog Feeders • Squeeze Chutes & Tubs• Port-A-Hut Shelters (Many Sizes)• Bergman Cattle Feeders• Lorenz & Farm King Snowblowers• Mandako Land Rollers, 12’-60’• GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu.• Sheep & Calf Feeders• Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg.• Powder River Crowding Tub & Alley• Mister Squeeze Cattle Chutes & Hd. Gates• Garfield Earth Scrapers• Peck Grain Augers, 8” - 10” - 12” • Special Price

• MDS Buckets for Loaders & Skidloaders• Powder River Livestock & Horse Equipment• Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’• Jari Sickle Mowers• Grasshopper Lawn Mowers - Special Price Now!• “Tire” feeders & waterers• MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor for

skidsteers, tractors, loaders or telehandlers• Good Stock of parts for GT Tox-O-Wic Grain

Dryers, Also, Some Used Parts• Sitrex Wheel Rakes - MX Model In Stock• Brillion Alfalfa & Grass Seeders• Bale Baskets• SI Feeders & Bunks• (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders• Enduraplas Bale Feeders, Panels & Tanks• E-Z Trail Wagons, Boxes & Grain Carts• Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns• R&C Poly Bale Feeders• Farm King Augers and Mowers• Corral Panels & Horse Stalls• EZ-Trail Head Movers & Bale Racks• Roda Mini-Spreaders• Amish Built Oak bunk feeders & bale racks• Walco log splitter• Goat & Sheep feeders

• We Also Buy & Sell Used GT Tox-O-Wic Dryers OrWe Can Rebuild Your Dryer For You

• We Buy & Sell Used Smidley Steer Stuffers OrWe Can Rebuild Your Steer Stuffer For You

• #580 GT grain dryer w/25 hp. elec. motor & phaseconverter, we rebuilt it w/new center auger,center tube & sump

• #370 GT PTO grain dryer• 8”x55’ Feterl PTO auger, VG• 18’ Meyers bale rack w/10-ton Meyers wagon• NH #513 spreader, VG• 81⁄2 yd. Garfield hyd. push off scraper, used only 3

days in past 2 yrs.• Grasshopper 723 w/52” deck, “Demo”

• Early Order Discounts Now In Effecton New GT Dryers, Grasshoppers &

Zero Turn Mowers• Woods 6’ 3 pt. snowblower w/orbit motor spout• Gehl #312 Scavenger II spreader, 260 bu., VG• Brady 5600 15’ stalk shredder & windrower• Steer Stuffer & Hog Feeders• 20’ JD BWF disk w/duals, Very Good• Special Prices on new Augers & Gravity Boxes

In Stock

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~

USED PARTSLARSON SALVAGE

6 miles East of

CAMBRIDGE, MN763-689-1179

We Ship DailyVisa and MasterCard Accepted

Good selection oftractor parts

- New & Used -All kinds of

hay equipment, haybines, balers,

choppersparted out.

New combine beltsfor all makes.

Swather canvases,round baler belting,used & new tires.

TRACTORS‘83 JD 8450, 4WD-$25,000Farmall 35 w/loader

TILLAGE‘04 9300, 9-shank-$21,500DMI 730B (Blue)-$16,500DMI 730B (Red)-$19,500Wilrich 4015 field cult.

HARVESTCIH 1660CIH 7088CIH 6088‘97 2166‘08 7010, 239 sep. hrs.

1020, 20 & 25 platformsIH 983, 8-30 CHGeringhoff 8-30 choppinghead

JD 893 8-30 chopping head‘99 1083, 8-302208, 8-30

MISCELLANEOUSJ&M 750 cart w/scale240B, 8-30 shredderSPRING EQUIPMENT

CIH 1200, 16R PivotCIH 1250, 24RJD 7200, 12-30Kinze 3200, 12R

LL O C A L T R A D E S O C A L T R A D E S

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

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JD 922 30' soil finisher, verygood cond, $10,000.

952-240-2193

JD 980 25 ½' field cult., 3 barharrow, walking tandem onmain & wings, Perma-locshovels, shedded. NearMankato, $16,000.

507-380-7863

NEW & USED MANDAKOLand Rollers-11 Sizes From12 to 75 Ft. Heaviest Rolleron The Market-LargerShafts & Bearings (New &Used On Hand). WeTrade/Deliver AnywhereDealer 319-347-6282

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FOR SALE: '99 DMI Tiger-mate II 28 ½' field cultiva-tor, 3 bar harrow, walkingtandems on main & wings,shedded, can easily be con-verted to 26 ½' or 24 ½',near Mankato, $16,500.

507-380-7863

FOR SALE: JD field cultiva-tor, 24' w/ leveler, pull type,$600. 515-827-5162

IH 5500 pull type chisel plow,19 shank, can reduce to 13shank, $2000; NH3 pull typebar, 13 shank, coil shanks,no controller, $1,000.

507-553-3754

JD 1610, 21' flat fold chiselplow, 12” spacing, $4,800.507-357-4994 or 507-327-3932

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JD 1760 12R30”, 3 bu boxes,liq fert, (2) 200 gal tanks,row cleaners, 1000 acres onnew disk openers, seedtubes & scrapers, monitor;JD 7200 16R30”, 3 bu boxes,liq fert, 500 gal tank &pump, new in '11 monitor.320-855-2588 or 320-226-1455

YETTER New residue man-agers. Also, full line of Yet-ter Equipment available.

507-236-1934 C 507-235-9593 H

8:00am to 5:00pm.

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'02 48.5 Case IH TigermateII, red w/ 2 bar harrow &rolling baskets, shedded &good cond. $38,000.

507-381-1871

'03 Sunflower 5329, 29' fieldcult. w/rear hitch; '10 Un-verferth 29' dbl rolling har-row; '08 Landoll 7130 to themax harrow, 32'. 651-345-4362

Case IH 4300 Vibra shank 28'field cultivator w/ 3 barharrow, walking tandemson main frame & wings al-ways shedded, Nice Condi-tion! $12,500 320-238-2269

CIH 4360, 37 ½', new sweeps,good shape, $10,250; CIH4700, 44 ½', $3,250; CIH 14,7 shank ripper, $5,750.

507-847-5489

FOR SALE: '06 DMI 730 CRipper, red, shedded &good cond. $30,000.

507-381-1871

FOR SALE: '09 JD 2210 50'field cultivator, AccuDepth, 7” knock-on shovels,2 bar harrow w/ rolling bas-ket, shedded, very nice, lowacres. 320-226-1182

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FOR SALE: 18.4x30 tires &rims, $375/OBO. 320-877-7577or 320-220-3114

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'97 Gleaner R-52 combine w/520 flex BH, hugger 630 CH.Well maint, always shed-ded. 2,450 hrs.

(651)459-8114.C-IH 1688 combine, 2WD,

2400 hrs., rock trap, chop-per, grain tank ext., justthru service inspection, 2nd

owner, nice, $45,000. 952-240-2193

FOR SALE: '06 JD 635 beanhead, new sickle, new drivebelt & chain, can deliver.$15,900. 507-327-1903 or 507-964-5548

FOR SALE: '06 JD 893 hyddp, knife rolls, 60 seriesHK-up, shedded, very nice.$28,000. 507-847-3600

FOR SALE: Harvestor silos120x80, 120x50, both 20' dia,(2) Harvestor unloaders.507-375-4179 Call for details

FOR SALE: IH 826 corn-head, 8R22” w/ 66 SeriesPTO drive & Poly Snouts,$3,000. 507-430-8966

FOR SALE: JD 1290 corn-head, 12-20, near newcalmers, BT choppers,$22,800. 641-512-5141

FOR SALE: JD 930F beanhead, single point hookup,very good cond., $13,750;trailer available. 507-647-4120

IH 1440 combine, 1980, has noheads, field ready, $6,500OBO. 320-398-2530

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'05 JD 1710, 18R22” planter,250 monitor, Dawn trashwhippers, fert. tubes, niceshape. 320-212-3201

'06 JD 1760 Max EmergentXP 12R30”, proshaft driveprecision planting units, 3bu boxes, planted less than5,000 acres, always shed-ded, truly field ready, exccond. $39,500. 320-238-2269

'09 White 8202 12/30 planter,SM4000 monitor, 2 bu box-es, row cleaners, rock kick-ers, 6 smart boxes, exccond. 507-380-2234

2007 #1525P GREAT PLAINS6-30 3 Pt TWIN-ROW No-Tilplanter for Corn & Beans,PLANT in Standing Stalks,Less than 1,000 Acres,Loaded Like New, SAVE-Half Price of New . 319-347-2349 Can Deliver

Case IH 955 8RW cornplanter. Dry fertilizer w/cross auger, $10,700.

(715)702-2884FOR SALE: 16 used Martin

fertilizer coulters, goodshape, $187.50 each or$3,000 for entire grouping,fits on JD planters.

507-383-9266

FOR SALE: IHC 5500 mini-mum till grain drill, 30',markers, 7” spacing, shaftmonitor, rubber presswheels, nice condition.

320-226-1182FOR SALE: JD 7100 semi

mounted 12R30” planter,$5,600. Call 320-877-7577 or320-220-3114

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37666 300th St. • Redwood Falls, MNWWW.WOODFORDAG.COM

NEW EQUIPMENT

USED EQUIPMENT

E-TRAIL GRAIN CARTS710 Bu. - On Hand......................$18,795510 Bu. - On Hand ..Starting at $10,995

GRAVITY WAGONS600 Agrimaster, On Hand ..........$13,500500 E-Z Trail, On Hand ....$7,995-$9,020400 E-Z Trail......................$6,895-$7,250HARVEST INTERNATIONAL/AUGERST10-32 PTO Truck Auger ..............$3,500T10-42 Truck Auger ......................$4,250T10-52 Truck Auger ......................$4,950H10-62 Swing Hopper ..................$8,500H10-72 Swing Hopper ..................$9,300H10-82 Swing Hopper ..................$9,750H13-62 Swing Hopper ................$13,500H13-72 Swing Hopper ................$14,500H13-82 Swing Hopper ................$15,500H13-92 Swing Hopper ................$18,50018-44 Belt Conveyor, 7.5 hp ........$9,95012 Volt Auger Mover ....................$1,995Hyd. Auger Mover ........................$1,350

HITCH DOC SEED TENDERS2 Box Tandem, On Hand ..............$9,8504 Box Tandem, On Hand ............$15,9506 Box Gooseneck ......................$25,000

NEW KOYKER LOADERSCall For Other Sizes

510 Loader, On Hand....................$5,750COMBINE HEAD MOVERS

E-Z Trail 4-wheel21’......................................$2,550-$2,75026’......................................$2,890-$3,90930’......................................$3,120-$3,320Koyker Stor-Mor Grain Baggers &

Bag Unloaders ........................In StockNEW ROUND BALE RACKS

10’x23’, On Hand ..........................$1,995NEW WHEEL RAKES

10 Wheel, V Rake, On Hand ........$3,7505 Wheel, 3 pt. Rake, On Hand......$1,125Land Levelers, 10’ & 12’ ........On HandWalco Ground Pounder, 45’ ..$31,500

TRACTORS‘05 JD 9320, 3 pt., 3200 hrs. ....$139,900‘01 JD 9400T, 3 pt., 5400 hrs.,

30” tracks ................................$93,900‘90 Ford 946, 6100 hrs. ..............$44,500‘90 Ford 876, 6200 hrs. ..............$42,500

GRAIN CARTS‘10 E-Z Trail 510 ..........................$10,500Unverferth 4500, Nice! ..................$8,000Parker 450 ....................................$5,250

MISCELLANEOUS‘97 JD mower conditioner, 16’......$5,750‘07 Mandako 50’ Land Roller ....$27,500‘10 Tebben 45’ Land Roller ........$30,500AJAX self loading round bale mover

....................................................$4,500JD 1000, 34’ field cultivator..........$1,250

WAGONS‘10 E-Z Trail 3400 w/brakes..........$6,900(2) Parker 4000, 450 bu ................$3,750(2) Parker 2500 ..............................$1,750Demco 325 ....................................$2,450‘11 Agrimaster A600, tarp ..........$12,000

AUGERSWestfield 10x61 w/right angle drive

....................................................$3,750Hutchinson 10x72 Swing Hopper $1,750Westfield 10x71 Swing Hopper ....$3,000Koyker 10x71 Swing Hopper........$1,850

GRAIN BAGGER ANDBAG UNLOADER RENTALS

GRAIN VAC RENTAL

HOPPERS‘87 Cornhusker, 42’, 20” hopper

height, new brakes/tarp, 80%tires ................................$13,750

‘90 Timpte, Elec. Tarp ........$15,500(2) ‘92 Wilson, 41’ AL, Hopper,

Rolll Tarp..........................$16,000BELTED TRAILERS

‘97 Trinity, 42’, 36” Belt, Tarpw/Wet Kit ........................$24,500

DAY CAB TRUCKS‘90 Int’l 9400, 196” WB, AR

........................................$10,500FLATBEDS

‘00 MANAC 45/96 Spread Axle,AR, Pintle Hitch, Sandblasted,New Paint ..........................$8,500....................or $9,250 w/Hayside

(2) Fruehauf 45/96, Closed Tandem....................................Ea. $5,000....................or $6,000 w/Hayside

‘97 Transcraft, 48/102 Combo, AL,New 5th Wheel, CTS, AR, SBw/new paint ......................$9,250

‘95 Stoughton, 48’ Winch Railw/Winch, Sliding Tandem ..$7,500

Custom HaysidesStandard............................$1,250

NEW Tip-In Tip-Out ............$1,7502’-6’ Custom Extensions to fit

any trailer back ....................$350

END DUMPS‘05 Spek Tek, 28’, Silage End Gate

......................................$25,500

DROP-DECKSEngineered Beavertail for

Drop Deck ..........Installed $5,500....................Unassembled $3,500

VAN TRAILERSGood Selection of ‘95-’01, 48/102-

53/102, great for water storageor over the road hauling ..$3,500-$8,250

‘95 GD AI Reefer, 48/102, Clean..........................................$4,750

MISCELLANEOUSAR/SR Axles & Suspensions

For Trailers....................$1,000 Air Ride/Axle,..................$500 Spring Ride/Axle

1/4” Plastic Liner,10’ Wide ......................$27.50/Ft.

Haysides ........................$1000 Ea.w/any trailer purchased

Rims - 22.5 & 24.5 ..................$60

Will Consider Trades!Call 320-212-5220 or 320-392-5361

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! www.DuncanTrailersInc.com

Delivery Available!

HANCOCK, MN

• All Trailers DOTable •

DAMAGED GRAINWANTEDANYWHERE

We buy damaged corn andgrain any condition

- wet or dry -TOP DOLLAR

We have vacs and trucks

CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NORTHERN AG SERVICE INC

800-205-5751

Feed Seed Hay 050

Small squares (3'), 40-50 lbs.,mixed hay. Stored inside.$3/ea. (715)442-6020

WANTED AND FOR SALEALL TYPES of hay &straw. Also buying corn,wheat & oats. Western Hayavailable.Fox Valley Alfal-fa Mill. 920-853-3554

Fertilizer & Chem 051

FOR SALE: (2) 300 gal sad-dle tanks to fit JD 30-40-50-60 series tractors,$750/OBO. 320-587-9319

Livestock 054

Black Angus Yearling bulls:Hamp, Duroc & Yorkshire

Boars & Gilts Alfred Kemen 320-598-3790

WANTED TO BUY: 10 -60head of milk cows, Hol-stein, Jersey, Swiss orGuersney. For tie stallbarn. Must have Joneesfree, SSC under 450, nojockey or sales barn cattleplease. 320-355-2231

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Exceptional Young BrownSwiss Bulls - Elite Genet-ics. (715)537-5413

www.jerland.comFOR SALE: Herd of Holstein

parlor cows. Pick 130 - 150out of 500 cows.

715-933-2485.Registered Holstein bull.

Good maternal lines, goodsires. Have several bullsthat will be ready in 2-3 mo.

Delivery available.Merritt's Elm-Chris Farm

(715)235-9272WANTED TO BUY: Dairy

heifers and cows. 320-235-2664

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100 nice black steers &heifers. 500#. Call 507-251-2616 or 608-788-6258

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1200 pound rounds, 1st cropfor sale. 608-374-2722

1st Crop Clean Green GrassHay. 4x5 round bales, netwrapped. $50/ea. 4x4rounds, $25/ea. Deliveryavail. within 125 mi. of RiceLake, WI. (715)234-1923

CONVENTIONAL SEEDCORN $79.90

Proven performance hy-brids. Add our one-pass,post emerge grass andbroadleaf weed control for$10/acre.

WWW.KLEENACRES.COMor 320-237-7667

“It's the place to be” for value.

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: 525 3x3 squarewheat straw, asking$23/bale; 300 3x3 squaregrass, $25/bale. 218-201-0218

FOR SALE: Big squarebales, 1st & 2nd crop. Horseor heifer quality. Deliveryavailable. 715-307-4736.

Hay for Sale. LeRoy Ose,Thief River Falls, MN cell

218-689-6675

Small square hay bales, 1stcrop. Alfalfa grass mix.

(715)643-4142.

South Dakota Western Alfal-fa 3 x 3 x 8. Various RFB's

KNS Hay & Transport605-999-1118.

Straw, Grass, Alfalfa, &Corn Stalks in LargeRounds & Large Squares,in net & plastic twine. De-livered in semi loads. CallTim at 320-221-2085

Spraying Equip 041

FOR SALE: (1) pr 200 galsaddle tanks, universalmountings; (1) pr Big John500 gal saddle tanks mount-ing for 40-50-60 JD tractor.

320-579-0557

FOR SALE: 45' Hydraulicfront boom Spraymastersprayer, 750 gal, 14.9x30tires, new pump & stainlesssteel foamer. $5,500/OBO.

952-446-1120

FOR SALE: Chem Farmstainless steel saddle tanks,like new, 500 gal, CIHmounts, CIH row crop 4WD& JD mounts w/ pump.$2,500/OBO. 507-215-0957

FOR SALE: Hardi Comman-der Plus, 1200 gal, 132'boom, duals, flush &ramps, Hardi Controller,$37,500. 320-905-7829

FOR SALE: L&D Land Pro3pt sprayer, 90', hyd fold,triple nozzle bodies, excshape, $9,500. 507-863-2253

FOR SALE: Wetherall 400gal sprayer, 40' boom &pumps, $400. 712-786-3341

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HOOF TRIMMING. Metcalf Foot Care.

608-436-1011.

Silo demolition. We pay cashfor Harvestors, & chargefor take-down of stave silos. Dennis 507-995-2331

Machinery Wanted 040

WANTED : Used tile stingertrailer, 320-760-6283 or

701-388-8667

WANTED TO BUY: 30'crumbler w/ 7/8” bars,DMI, Case IH or JD.

320-522-1224

WANTED: 8 disk style rowcleaners, used on JD 7000planters, tin adjust. 507-278-3872 Evenings

WANTED: Double disk open-ers & mounting bracketsfor dry fertilizer on 3600Kinze planter. 320-232-0556

WANTED: HandlAir GrainVac, used very little, likenew cond, $5,000/OBO; VanDale 24' silo unloader,$500/OBO. JD Heavy offsetcast wheels, 38”,$1,000/OBO. 651-983-4741

WANTED: JD 7000 6RN cornplanter, must be clean,shedded; Model 1300Hiniker cab for late modelJD 4020 w/ side console.320-749-2816 Leave message

WANTED: Kent Series 6 soilfinisher, 24' w/ spike har-row. 763-389-1957

WANTED: Krause disk26'-28' long, rock cushiongangs. Call Jerry Swartz

218-583-2626

WANTED: Log splitter,Morehouse or similar style,must be in working order.Call 320-587-4544, leavemessage.

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Wil-Rich 3400 38' double foldfield cult, new harrowteeth, $11,000/OBO.

952-240-2193

Machinery Wanted 040

Aeration fan single or 3phase. 507-697-6133

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

JD 4120, 4320, 4520 or 4720Compact Tractor w/lessthan 100 hrs. (715)234-1923

Late Model Pull-Type Com-bine in very good to exccond. Call before 7pm.

(715)948-2783.

Tillage Equip 039

JD 985 49.5' cultivator, 7”sweeps, 5 folds, $12,900. 507-327-1903 or 507-964-5548

Tillage Equip 039

JD 980 30, 36, & 38' fieldcults, new shovels, nice$13,800. 952-240-2193

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4WD & TRACK TRACTORS‘11 JD 9630T, 582 hrs., 36” tracks, wgts.,

Well Equipped................................$284,000‘11 JD 8360RT, 502 hrs., 30” tracks, wgts.,

3 pt., 1000 PTO ............................$250,000‘97 JD 9300, 5568 hrs., 24-spd., 20.8x42

duals................................................$78,000‘95 JD 8400, MFWD, 7805 hrs., 12 front

wgts., 18.4x46 tires & duals, 4 hyds.,540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., Trimble autoguidance ..........................................$69,000

‘95 JD 8970, 6443 hrs., 12-spd., 20.8x42tires & duals, 4 hyds., EZee Steer autosteer ................................................$65,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS‘10 CIH Magnum 275, MFWD, 750 hrs.,

3 pt., 4 hyd., front wgts., 540/1000 PTO,380x50 tires & duals, 380x34 front duals......................................................$144,000

‘03 JD 8320, MFWD, 4838 hrs., 3 pt.,5 hyd., 1000 PTO, 20.8x42 tires & duals, 20front wgts., front fenders ..............$100,000

‘03 JD 8420, 4486 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO,P.S. trans., 380x50 tires & duals, frontwgts...............................................$108,000

‘08 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD, 450 hrs.,cab, air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd.,18.4x38 tires....................................$78,000

‘08 JD 7130 Premium, MFWD, 95 hrs.,18.4x38 tires, 3 valves, 16-spd., powerquad, Like New ..............................$78,000

‘93 JD 4960, MFWD, 9060 hrs., 3 pt.,1000 PTO, front wgts., 14.9x46 tires& duals ............................................$48,000

‘88 JD 4650, 2WD, 7450 hrs., PS, 3 pt.,1000 PTO, 28.8x38 tires & duals ....$29,500

‘10 CIH Magnum 245, MFWD, 800 hrs.,4 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, 380x46 tires &duals..............................................$130,000

‘09 CIH Magnum 275, MFWD, 1001 hrs.,380x50 duals, 380x34 front duals, 4 hyd.,540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., front wgts. ..$135,000

‘03 CIH MX210, MFWD, 5635 hrs., 3 pt.,1000 PTO, front wgts., 380x46” tires& duals ............................................$65,000

Case 2096, cab/air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO,18.4x38 singles, 6300 hrs. ..............$16,500

‘08 NH T8020, MFWD, Super Steer,540/1000 PTO, 685 hrs., 4 hyds.,380x54 tires & duals ....................$118,000

‘07 NH TG275, MFWD, 2295 hrs., supersteer, 5 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO mega-flow hyd., 380x50 tires & duals ....$110,000

COMBINES‘05 JD 9660, 1147 sep. hrs., 1633 eng. hrs.,

hi-cap unload, Contour Master, 20.8x38duals, touchset, chopper ..............$125,000

‘06 JD 8010, 1325 eng./1050 sep. hrs.,20.8x42 duals, tracker, chopper, rock trap,auto header, Sharp! ......................$145,000

‘06 JD 9760, 1445 eng./1037 sep. hrs.,bullet rotor, Contour Master, 20.8x42 duals,chopper, touch set, Y/M monitor ..$140,000

‘05 JD 9760STS, 1462 eng./1086 sep. hrs.,Contour Master, 20.8x38 duals,chopper, header controls ..............$129,000

‘06 JD 9660STS, 1282 sep./1777 eng. hrs,Contour Master, bullet rotor, chopper,20.8x38 duals ..............................$129,000

‘04 JD 9760STS, 2358 eng./1612 sep. hrs.,hi-capacity unload, Contour Master,chopper, Greenstar yield & moisturemonitor, 800x32 tires ....................$119,000

‘04 JD 9660STS, 1761 eng./1289 sep. hrs.,18.4x42 duals, Green Star yield & moisturemonitor, touch set ........................$118,000

‘09 CIH 7088, 910 sep./1235 eng. hrs.,20.8x42 duals, tracker, rock trap, Pro600 monitor w/yield moisture ......$169,000

‘06 CIH 1688, 3734 eng. hrs., rock trap,chopper, auto header, thru shop ....$34,500

‘88 CIH 1680, 3426 hrs., rock trap, chopper,30.5x32 tires, Bison rotor ..............$24,000

COMBINE HEADS‘06 & 07 JD 635 flex heads, nice

....................................$24,000 & $25,000JD 693, 6R30” cornhead ..................$12,500

LOADER TRACTORS‘10 JD 6330 Premium, MFWD, 1200 hrs.,

cab, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, JD 673 selfleveling loader w/joystick ................$65,000

‘89 JD 4755, 2WD, cab, 3 pt., PS, 3 hyd.,1000 PTO w/Westendorf TA46 loaderw/8’ quick tach bucket & joystick, loaderLike New ..........................................$39,000

GRAIN CARTS‘07 Parker 938, 1000 bu. cart, scale

& tarp ..............................................$26,500

USED DRYERS & AUGERSGood Selection of Used Dryers - Call!

GSI 1226..............................................CALLFeterl 10”x66’, swing ........................$2,995Feterl 10”x60’, PTO ..........................$2,195Hutchinson 10”x71, PTO ..................$2,200Hutchinson 10”x63’, swing drive......$6,995Sudenga 10”x61’, swing drive..........$7,200Feterl 12”x82’, swing drive....................CallFeterl 8”x60’ w/motor ......................$3,985

SKIDLOADERS‘10 Bobcat T190, heat, AC ............$36,900‘09 Bobcat S205, 2-spd. ................$29,900Bobcat S160, heat, 2-spd. ............$27,600Gehl 4640 ........................................$13,900Gehl 4240E ......................................$15,600Bobcat 743 w/bucket ......................$8,950Bobcat 742 ........................................$7,550(2) Bobcat 642B ................................$6,950‘09 Gehl 5640E, joystick ................$25,600Gehl 5640E, heat, 2-spd. ................$27,600(2) Gehl 3510, bucket........................$6,950Gehl 4240E, heat, 2007 ..................$17,400Case 1825B w/bucket ....................$10,650

TILLAGEKrause Dominator, 21’ ....................$61,900(3) Wilrich 957, 7 shank ........From $22,600Wilrich 357, 5 shank, 3 pt ................$6,250JD 3 pt. plow, 5 btm ........................$2,850

CIH 42’ crumbler ..............................$9,450Brillion 40’, 4 bar ............................$12,900Sunflower 32’ disc ..........................$12,500

SPRAYERSFast 1000 gal., 90’ boom................$10,300Fast 1000 gal., 60’ boom..................$7,850Redball 680, 110’, 1300 gal. ..........$17,650Century 750 gal., 60’ boom ..............$6,650Century 500 gal., 60’ boom ..............$6,250Demco 500 gal., 60’ boom ..............$4,350Koyker 500 gal., 45’ ..........................$3,275

MISCELLANEOUSCIH 4800, 28.5’, 3 bar ......................$6,250DMI 530, 5-shank............................$14,800Krause Dominator, 18’ ....................$44,800JD 2700, 7-shank ............................$27,900J&M 875 grain cart..........................$25,900Demco grain cart, 750 bu...............$17,500CIH 5400 min-till drill, 20’, 3 pt.........$8,950Used grain legs......................................CallKnight 8024 side slinger ..................$8,950NI 3739 spreader ..............................$7,950Gehl 1410 spreader ..........................$8,250NI 3632 spreader ..............................$5,850NI 514 spreader ................................$4,250Woods Batwing mower, 15’..............$8,475JD 800 swather, 12’ head ................$1,775Used Snowblowers................................Call

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United Farmers CooperativeMain Office: Ag Service Center

840 Pioneer AvenueP.O. Box 4

Lafayette, MN 56054-0004

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25 beef cows. Sim-An genet-ics. Due May/ June. Highquality. 608-576-7312.

4 yr old. Reg Short horn cow.Bred to Red Angus BowdenCody. Vet checked. Due8/23/12. (715)447-8705 ask forAnna or Chris.

60 Black Steers & Heifers,600-800 lbs. 608-792-4223 or

608-788-6258.

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

FOR SALE: P.B. PolledBlack Salers bulls, greatE.D.P.s, most rank in thetop 10 of the breed, topbloodlines, easy calving,some 2 yr olds.

Oak Hills Farms 507-642-8028

FOR SALE: Reg. Black An-gus bulls w/ great growth &disposition, breeding out ofSchiefelbein Genetics.,

320-597-2747

Red & Black Angus Bulls,most AI sired. weaningweights 700-850 lbs., Care isincluding through May 15thin price, 1/3 down, balancewhen picked up.

Meado-West Farms (715)664-8854.

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

USED TRACTORSNEW Versatile 435, 4WD ......................................CALLNEW Versatile 250, FWA ......................................CALLNEW Versatile 305, FWA ......................................CALLNEW NH TD5050, FWA, w/cab ............................CALL‘98 NH 8870, FWA, 4900 hrs. ........................COMINGNEW Massey HD2680, FWA, w/cab ....................CALLWhite 2-105 ......................................................$13,500‘60 IH 560, WF ....................................................$5,200IH 460 ..................................................................$3,960IH 706 w/cab & loader ........................................$7,500JD 4010 gas, w/cab............................................$7,500‘79 Allis 185, nice................................................$6,800‘66 Allis 190 gas..................................................$6,500‘81 Case 2290 w/loader....................................$16,900Ford 971 w/loader ..............................................$1,800

PLANTERSNEW White planters ............................................CALLWhite 6108, 8-30 ............................................COMINGWhite 5100, 12-30 ..............................................$5,500Hiniker 30’ seeder ............................................$19,500

TILLAGECIH 5800, 27.5 chisel plow ..............................$16,500M&W 9-shank, 24” w/leveler ............................$14,500Salford 24’ RTS ....................................................CALL‘07 JD 3710, 10-bottom........................................CALLJD 2800, 7 btm, onland ........................................CALLWilrich 10-bottom plow........................................CALLWilrich 3400, 50.5’ w/4 bar ............................COMING

SKIDSTEERSNEW NH skidsteers on hand ..............................CALL

‘05 NH LS185B, cab/heat ................................$21,500NH L553 w/bucket & fork ..................................$5,500Westendorf WL40 w/IH mts ..............................$2,600

COMBINES‘94 Gleaner R72 w/new engine............................CALL‘00 Gleaner R72 w/CDF........................................CALL‘02 Gleaner R62 w/’04 8-30 CH, ‘03 825 flex

w/Crary..............................................................CALL‘03 Gleaner R65 ....................................................CALLGleaner R60 ......................................................$25,000‘08 Fantini 12-30 chopping cornhead..............$68,000NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................CALL

HAY TOOLSNew Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand

Hesston 1150, 12’ ..............................................$1,800

MISCELLANEOUSNEW Salford RT units ..........................................CALLNEW Unverferth seed tenders......................ON HANDNEW Salford RT units ..........................................CALLNEW Westfield augers................................AVAILABLENEW Rem 2700 vac..............................................CALLNEW Century HD1000, 60’ sprayers....................CALLNEW Riteway rollers ............................................CALLNEW Lorenz snowblowers ..................................CALLNEW Batco conveyors ........................................CALLNEW Brent wagons & grain carts ........................CALLNEW E-Z Trail seed wagons ................................CALLNEW rock buckets & pallet forks........................ CALLNEW Hardi sprayers ............................................CALLREM 2700, Rental ................................................CALLUnverferth 8000 grain cart ..............................$19,000Kinze 1050 w/duals ..........................................$48,500

(DMI Parts Available)

NOW HIRING SERVICE TECHSPlease send resume to: 63065 206th St., Attn: Mike

Janesville, MN 56024

Midway FarmEquipment

USED TRACTORS

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

NEW RENTAL RETURNS

‘03 White 8186, 16R30, 3 bu. ..............$52,500White 6100, 10R30 ................................$8,950JD 7200, 16R30 vac, 250, LF................$26,900Deutz Allis 385, 8R30, 300 monitor ........$2,495‘00 Wilrich 6600, 7x30 disc ripper ........$10,000JD 980, 38’ w/3 bar ..............................$16,500M&W 1875, 7x3 disc ripper ....................$9,950Bush Hog 12R30 cult. ................................$795Wishek 962NT, 22’ disc ........................$47,500Tebben 7x30 deep-til disc leveler ............$6,950Tebben 7x24 deep-til w/disc levelers ......$5,950‘05 Sunflower 4510-13 disc chisel ........$19,900‘06 New Idea 5512 disc mower cond. ..$18,900‘06 NH 616 disc mower ..........................$5,950‘08 Hesston 3008 disc mower ................$6,950Wishek 862NT, 26’ disc ........................$44,500Parker 710 grain cart, scale ..................$14,900‘06 WilRich V957, 5x30 ........................$24,900WilRich V957, 7x30 ..............................$24,900Artsway G72, 6’ finishing mower ..............$795Wilrich V957, 7x30................................$34,900

‘03 CIH LBX331, 3x3, big square ..........$39,500Hesston 550, 4x6 baler ..........................$4,950‘05 Balzer 2000 shredder, new knives ....$8,950‘06 Balzer 2000 shredder ......................$16,900Balzer 2000 shredder, semi-mounted......$5,950‘02 Parker 737 grain cart, duals ............$18,900NEW 16’ harrow for Wishek disc ............$3,500Killbros 490 grain cart ............................$8,950Parker 510 grain cart ..............................$9,950Hiniker 1325, 15’ chisel plow ..................$3,950Feterl 10x60 HF w/hopper ......................$2,950Westgo 10x71 w/hopper ........................$1,950(2) Feterl 10x34 PTO augers ............Ea. $1,195‘04 Feterl 10x60 PTO auger ....................$3,950Feterl 8x46 PTO auger ............................$2,950Fterl 8x60 PTO auger ..............................$1,995Feterl 10x76 HF auger w/hopper ............$1,975‘81 Gleaner N5 ........................................$5,950Schweiss 6’ snowblower, 2 auger ..........$1,995Loftness 8’ snowblower, single auger ....$2,995‘10 Farm King Y840, 84” snowblower ....$2,950

Brandt 5200 EX grain vac......................$17,900MF 7495, 100 hrs................................$129,900MF 8670, all options............................$187,000

Sunflower 1435, 30’ disc ......................$39,900Versatile 305........................................$145,000Versatile 305, frt. duals ......................$150,000

JUST IN

‘09 Challenger MT665C, 400 hrs.........$169,500‘08 Challnger MT645B, 800 hrs. ........$119,500AGCO RT155A w/ldr, 2200 hrs. ............$99,500Challenger MT645 w/ldr, 1900 hrs ........$79,500AC 7000 w/duals ....................................$8,950WilRich Quad 5, 48’ ..............................$12,900CIH 4800, 32’ ..........................................$9,950Feterl 10x60 w/GH hopper ......................$1,995‘02 Gleaner R62, 1500 hrs ....................$89,500‘05 Gleaner R75, 1000 hrs ..................$159,500

‘11 Wishek 862 NT, 26’ ........................$62,500White 6180, 16R30,LF ..........................$22,900‘97 MF 8780, 25’ , 863, 2400 hrs..........$79,500‘05 Gleaner R65, duals, 460 hrs..........$159,500‘01 Gleaner R62, duals, 900 hrs..........$109,500AGCO Allis 9650, 2 WD, 5000 hrs ........$32,500WilRich Quad 5, 32’ ..............................$13,500‘09 Wishek 8623NT, 30’ ........................$49,500CIH 4300, 28’ ........................................$11,900

USED COMBINES & HEADS‘07 Gleaner A65, 300 hrs. ..................$189,500‘03 Gleaner R-75’s, 1100 hrs. ............$139,500‘02 Gleaner R-72, duals, 1100 hrs. ....$129,500‘93 Gleaner R72, 2800 hrs ....................$59,500‘89 Gleaner R70 duals, 2700 hrs ..........$24,900‘01 Gleaner R62, duals, 1300 hrs........$109,500‘01 Gleaner R62, duals, 1500 hrs..........$99,500‘95 Gleaner R-62, 2000 hrs., RWA........$59,500‘92 Gleaner R-62, 2300 hrs. ..................$39,500‘98 Gleaner R52, duals, 1700 hrs..........$69,500‘08 Gleaner 8200, 25’ R series ..............$24,900‘05 Gleaner 8000, 30’ flex w/air reel......$27,900‘04 NH CR970, 1000 hrs. ....................$149,500‘99 MF 8780, Smart track, 1800 hrs. ....$79,500‘03 MF 8000, 25’ w/Crary air reel..........$24,900‘10 Gleaner 8200, 25’ flex w/air reel......$32,500‘09 Gleaner 8200, 35’ flex, air reel, new$39,900‘07 Gleaner 8200, 30’ flex, “A” mtg.......$26,500‘95 Gleaner 530 flex ................................$8,900

‘96 Gleaner 525 flex w/Crary air reel ....$13,900(5) Gleaner 8R30 huggers ......$11,900-$39,900(6) Gleaner 6R30 huggers ........$9,950-$15,900‘93 Gleaner 8R36 hugger ......................$11,900‘90 Gleaner, 4R36 hugger........................$4,950‘80 Gleaner N803A cornhead ..................$2,950Harvest Tech cornhead, 8R30 ..............$22,900‘04 Challenger FH30 flexhead................$18,900‘99 Gleaner 820 flex ..............................$14,900JD 843 cornhead, 10R22, Gleaner or JD $7,950JD 843 cornhead, 8R30, Gleaner or MF ..$9,950‘95 Gleaner 525 flex ................................$5,950‘94 Gleaner 525 flex ................................$9,950‘96 Gleaner 520 flex ................................$8,950‘99 Gleaner 830C, SCH..........................$15,900‘78 Gleaner L2 hydro ..............................$4,950Gleaner N630A, ‘82 & up ........................$1,500Fieldstar II yield monitor for GL, MF, CH $3,950

507-427-3414or

800-657-3249www.midwayfarmequip.com

AGCOWHITEGLEANERHesston

We Rent Brandt Grain Vacs

We Rent and Sell Wishek Discs

‘97 NH 9682, 4300 hrs ..........................$79,500Challenger MT525B, ‘04, 800 hrs. ........$54,500Challenger MT465B, ‘07, 1100 hrs. ......$46,900‘White 6175, 2WD, 5100 hrs ................$39,500Agco 9455, 2WD, duals ........................$26,500‘79 AC 7020, PD......................................$8,950

AC 185 ....................................................$7,950AC WD45, WF, 12 volt, $3,600 in repairs$3,950AC WD, WF, repainted ............................$2,795JD 2030 w/JD 48 ldr. ..............................$8,950IH 300 utility w/loader ............................$3,950

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FOR SALE: Full blood Pinz-gauer yr-old bull. Excellentpedigree. (920)894-3945,Gary Vondrachek.

Reg. Angus Bull, 3 yrs old,proven breeder, $2,000.

651-380-6921.

Registered Texas Longhornbreeding stock, cows,heifers or roping stock, topblood lines. 507-235-3467

WANT TO BUY: Butchercows, bulls, fats & walkablecripples; also horses,sheep & goats. 320-235-2664

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WANTED: Large framedrams 3 yrs or younger.

952-240-2192

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TRACTORS-MFDSE ‘11 CIH MAGNUM 260, FULL AFS PACKAGE........................................................................$179,900BL ‘05 CIH MX285, 2100 HRS ......................................................................................................$129,950SE ‘09 CIH MAGNUM 215, 1503 HRS, LEATHER, PRO ..............................................................$125,000SE ‘02 CIH MX270, 1769 HS, LEATHER ..................................................................................COMING INBL ‘96 AG 6175, 4601 HRS, PS ......................................................................................................$53,900\BL ‘98 CIH MX135, 4601 HRS., 520/85R38 SINGLES 90% ..........................................................$47,850BL ‘01 CIH C-70, 1487 HRS., LOADER, VERY NICE ....................................................................$27,900

TRACTORS-2WDBL ‘79 JD 4440, 7268 HRS., 18.4X38 DUALS, PTO ......................................................................$21,900BL ‘82 IH HYDRO 84, 4000 HRS., LOADER, PAINTED..................................................................$11,900BL ‘69 IH 856, 4800 HRS, MILLER LOADER..................................................................................$11,500SE ‘64 IH 806, 6990 HRS, WOODS LOADER, JOYSTICK ............................................................$10,500BL ‘76 IH 986, 7600 HRS., 18.4X38 ................................................................................................$10,800BL ‘65 IH 806, 7632, CAB ................................................................................................................$9,150SE ‘53 OLIVER 77, BELLY MOWER..................................................................................................$2,500

FIELD CULTIVATORSSE ‘07 JD 2210, 47.5’, 4-BAR HARROW, 7” SWEEPS ..................................................................$53,500BL ‘96 WILRICH, QUAD 5, 52', 4-BAR HARROW..........................................................................$19,975SE ‘95 DMI TIGERMATE, 47.5’, 3-BAR HARROW ........................................................................$12,750SE ‘98 CIH 4300, 31.5’, 4-BAR HARROW ......................................................................................$12,750SE ‘90 CIH 4900, 47.5', 7" SWEEPS, 3-BAR HARROW ................................................................$10,500BL CIH 4300, 46’, 3-BAR ADJ. HARROW ......................................................................................$10,750SE CIH 4900, 52.5’ ............................................................................................................................$8,500SE CIH 4900, 52.5’ ............................................................................................................................$8,450SE CIH 4900, 52.5’ ............................................................................................................................$8,500SE ‘94 CIH 4900, 41', 3-BAR HARROW ..........................................................................................$7,900

SPRAYERSSE BLUMHARDT, 1000 GAL., 88’-90’ BOOM, RAVEN ..................................................................$8,500SE ‘95 FLEX-I-COIL 650, 3-SECTION BOOM ..................................................................................$5,850

SKID-LOADERSBL ‘10 CASE 450, S3, 1062 HRS, LOADED, HEAT/AIR ................................................................$35,000SE ‘07 CASE 420CT, 907 HRS ........................................................................................................$26,500BL ‘06 CASE 430, 2045 HRS, CAB/HEAT/AIR ........................................................................COMING INSE ‘07 CASE 430, 2005 HRS ..........................................................................................................$21,750SE ‘07 CASE 420, 1825 HRS ..........................................................................................................$18,850

COMBINESSE ‘09 CIH 9120, 840 ENG. HRS., TRACKS, RWA, LOADED......................................................$319,900SE ‘09 CIH 9120, 1100 ENG. HRS., TRACKS, RWA, LOADED....................................................$289,500BL ‘10 CIH 7088, 455 ENG. HRS., RWA, LOADED ......................................................................$287,900SE ‘08 CIH 7010, 808 ENG HRS, 20.8X42 DUALS ......................................................................$217,500BL ‘07 CIH 7010, 1593 ENG. HRS., 20.8X42 DUALS, AFX ROTOR............................................$199,850BL ‘04 CIH 8010, 2451 ENG. HRS., 20.8X42 DUALS, HID LIGHTS ............................................$179,950BL ‘81 IH 1440, 388A ENG HRS, CHOPPER....................................................................................$9,950

PLANTERSBL ‘10 CIH 1260, 36R20”, STEERABLE REAR AXLE ..................................................................$205,950BL ‘07 CIH 1250, 24X30, ON ROW HOPPERS, PRO 600..............................................................$81,995SE ‘02 KINZE, 16X31, INTERPLANT ..............................................................................................$64,850BL ‘96 CIH 950, 12X30”, LIQUID FERT., EARLY RISER MONITOR ..............................................$18,500BL ‘92 CIH 900, 12X30, PULL TYPE ..............................................................................................$13,900SE ‘91 CIH 900, 12X30, TRASH W, EARLY RISER MONITOR ......................................................$12,000BL ‘90 CIH 900, 12X30 ......................................................................................................................$8,989

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SE ‘09 JD 2700, 9-SHANK, 24” SPACING......................................................................................$38,850BL ‘07 JD 2700, 5-SHANK ..............................................................................................................$27,500BL ‘03 JD 2700, 9-SHANK, CUSHION BLADES, COVING BOARDS ............................................$27,900SE ‘04 JD 2700, 7-SHANK, 30” SPACING......................................................................................$24,500BL ‘99 CIH 730B, INDIVIDUAL CUSHION GANG, (NO LEADS) ....................................................$23,795BL ‘01 WILRICH 957, 7-SHANK, BIG COIL TINE LEVER ..............................................................$22,950SE ‘00 DMI 730B, BLUE, LEADS AND MAINS ..............................................................................$21,500BL ‘97 DMI 730B, BLUE, 10” MAINS, 2” LEADS ..........................................................................$18,750BL JD 510, 7-SHANK, DISC RIPPER..............................................................................................$13,900BL ‘05 WILRICH 357, 7-SHANK 3-PT MOUNTED RIPPER ............................................................$7,900BL DMI COULTER CHAMP, 11-SHANK, 4” TWISTED SHOVELS....................................................$4,950BL TEBBEN 7-SHANK MOUNT RIPPER ..........................................................................................$3,500

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SE ‘06 WOODS 15’ PULL TYPE......................................................................................................$13,750BL ALLOWAY, 20’ MOUNTED, 4 GAUGE WHEELS ........................................................................$8,950BL LOFTNESS 240, 20’ MOUNTED, 2-CASTER WHEELS ..............................................................$5,875BL ‘95 BALZER 2000, 20’ PULL TYPE ............................................................................................$5,900SE ‘85 JD 27, 15’ L-KNIVES..............................................................................................................$5,350

CORN HEADS & BEAN HEADSBL ‘09 CIH 2608, 8R30”, FT & AHHC, HYD. DECK........................................................................$66,550BL ‘07 CIH 2412, 12R30”, FT, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ..............................................................$58,500BL ‘07 CIH 2208, 8R30” ..................................................................................................................$38,000BL ‘05 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ......................................................................$35,500BL ‘05 CIH 2208, 8R30", HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ......................................................................$32,900SE ‘05 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ......................................................................$32,850SE ‘04 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ......................................................................$33,900SE ‘04 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ......................................................................$33,900BL ‘03 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES, AHHC ..........................................................$29,975SE ‘06 CIH 2206, 6R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ......................................................................$28,500SE ‘04 CIH 2206, 6R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ......................................................................$25,500SE ‘98 CIH 1083, 8R30”, POLY, TALL CORN SHIELD....................................................................$14,900SE ‘99 CIH 1083, 8R30”, POLY, TALL CORN SHIELD ............................................................COMING INBL ‘91 CIH 1083 ..............................................................................................................................$11,500BL ‘91 CIH 1083 ................................................................................................................................$9,950BL CIH 1083 ................................................................................................................................$8,950SE ‘89 CIH 1063, STRAIGHT TIN, TALL CORN SHIELDS, PAINTED ..............................................$8,250BL ‘02 CIH 1020, 30', 1.5" SICKLE, FT ..........................................................................................$14,900BL ‘90 CIH 1020, 25’, 3” SICKLE, ROCK GUARD..........................................................................$11,950BL ‘97 CIH 1020, 30', FIELD TRACKER ..........................................................................................$9,950BL ‘97 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” SICKLE, ROCK GUARD............................................................................$9,000BL ‘88 CIH 1020, 30’, 1.5” SICKLE, JOHNSON ROCK GUARD......................................................$6,000SE ‘87 CIH 1020, 25’, 1.5” SICKLE, ROCK GUARD ........................................................................$5,750SE ‘87 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” SICKLE, HYD FORE & AFT ......................................................................$4,950BL ‘89 CIH 1020, 22.5’, 3” SICKLE, ROCK GUARD ........................................................................$4,500SE ‘91 CIH 1020, 30’ FT, HYD FORE & AFT ....................................................................................$4,250

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‘11 CIH 9120, track drive, RWA, 290 eng./248 sep. hrs., leather, loaded ..........................$359,000‘09 CIH 8120, 878 eng./646 sep. hrs. ..................................................................................$245,000‘11 CIH 7120, 205 eng./170 sep. hrs. ..................................................................................$257,000‘09 CIH 7120, 825 eng./712 sep. hrs. ..................................................................................$212,900‘09 CIH 5088, 290 eng./230 sep. hrs., 30.5x32 tires, hyd. folding covers..........................$189,900‘08 CIH 7010, 1628 eng./1252 sep. hrs., 520x42 duals, 4WD ............................................$169,900‘06 CIH 8010, 1762 eng./1329 sep. hrs. ..............................................................................$154,900‘04 CIH 2388, 1550 eng./1350 sep. hrs., duals, chopper, topper ......................................$129,500‘11 CIH 2608, 8R30” cornhead ..............................................................................................$59,800‘10 CIH 2608, 8R30” cornhead ..............................................................................................$54,900‘11 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ..............................................................................................$42,800‘06 CIH 2208, 8R30” cornhead, fits 23-25 Series ..................................................................$28,900‘06 CIH 2208/2408, 8R30” cornhead, converted to new wide feeder ................................$28,900‘96 CIH 1083, 8R30” cornhead ..............................................................................................$11,900‘95 CIH 1083, 8R30” cornhead ..............................................................................................$13,900‘98 CIH 1083, 8R30” cornhead ..............................................................................................$12,900‘09 CIH 2162, 40’ platform, draper, single knife ....................................................................$49,900‘11 CIH 2162, 40’ draper head ....................................................................................................CALL(4) ‘11 CIH 3020, 35’ platform, air reel ..................................................................................$42,900‘11 CIH 3020, 35’ platform ......................................................................................................$34,900‘08 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, 3” knife, rock guard ..................................................................$32,900‘10 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, w/Crary air reel ..........................................................................$39,900‘08 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, 3” knife, air reel ..........................................................................$34,900‘10 CIH 2020, 30’ platform, 3” knife, air reel ..........................................................................$34,000‘04 CIH 1020, 30’ platform ......................................................................................................$12,900‘03 CIH 1020, 30’ platform, 11⁄2” knife, tracker, rock guard....................................................$14,900‘98 CIH 1020, 30’ platform ........................................................................................................$8,900‘92 CIH 1020, 20’ platform, 3” knife..........................................................................................$6,500

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‘05 JD 9620T, 2170 hrs., new tracks................................................$189,900

‘08 Magnum 215, 835 hrs., 360 HIDlgts., 320R54 tires & duals ....$122,900

‘11 Magnum 215, Lux. cab, auto guideready, 360 HID lgts., 233 hrs. $138,900

‘93 Ford Versatile 876, 2858 hrs.,280 hp.......................................$52,500

‘06 CIH MX285, 2084 hrs. ....$124,900 ‘02 CIH MX240, 3154 hrs., front & rearduals ........................................$84,800

‘10 Magnum 335, 1465 hrs. $189,000 ‘92 CIH 7120, 5870 hrs., read duals..................................................$45,000

‘11 CIH Magnum 275, sus. axle, fullauto guide ..............................$179,900

‘84 Steiger CP1400, 7314 hrs...................................................$55,000

‘11 CIH 7120, 205 eng./170 sep. hrs.................................................$257,000

‘07 Steiger 480, 710R42 tires, Lux.cab, auto guide, 2426 hrs. ......$189,900

‘11 CIH 9120, 290 eng./248 sep. hrs.................................................$359,000

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2355 hrs. ................................................................................................................................$235,000‘05 CIH STX450Q, scraper trade in, 30” tracks, front blade, 1737 hrs. ............................$189,900‘11 CIH Steiger 435, Lux. cab, HID lights, 1000 PTO, 620/70R42 tires, 450 hrs. ............$222,500‘07 CIH Steiger 480, 710/70R42 tires, 2185 hrs. ................................................................$184,500‘05 JD 9620T, Track Unit, Ag use only, New Camo AG tracks, 2170 hrs. ..........................$189,900‘02 CIH STS375Q, Quad Trac, big pump, HID lights, diff. lock, 5700 hrs. ........................$124,000‘99 CIH 9380Q, easy steer, 6500 hrs. ....................................................................................JUST IN‘84 Steiger CP1400, New Mich. duals, 7314 hrs. ................................................................$55,000‘93 Ford Versatile 876, 20.8x38 duals, 2858 hrs. ................................................................$52,500

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full auto guide........................................................................................................................$179,900‘07 CIH Magnum 275, 1035 hrs., Lux. cab, 360 HID lights, susp. axle ............................$137,000‘11 CIH Magnum 215, 223 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lights, auto guide ready ..........................$138,900‘08 CIH Magnum 215, 835 hrs, 320R54 tires & duals, Lux. cab, 360 HID lights ..............$122,900‘08 CIH Magnum 215, 1278 hrs., 320R54 tires & duals, Lux. cab, 360 HID lights ............$119,900‘06 CIH MX285, 2086 hrs., HD drawbar, HID lights, auto guide ready ..............................$124,900‘02 CIH MX240, 3159 hrs., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd. remotes, 480/80R46......................................$84,800‘92 CIH 7120, 5870 hrs. ..........................................................................................................$45,000‘06 CIH DX45, w/LX116 loader ....................................................................................................CALL

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Paula Freeman says that the Left BankCafé started with a broken espresso

machine and an empty building. Her café sitson a corner in downtown Slayton, Minn., theonly café between New Prague, Minn., andSioux Falls, S.D., that roasts its own coffeebeans. She didn’t plan it that way, but it hasworked out beautifully.

On her way to work she would walk by anempty building that started its life as a bankand had been through a variety of busi-nesses. She liked the building, and when thereal estate agent quoted her a price shecouldn’t pass up, she bought it on the spot.Now what to do with it?

A friend had given her a broken 1920sespresso machine. Searching for parts, onething led to another and she opened anespresso café in 1999. Two years later shestarted roasting her own beans, learningtheir characteristics and which blendedtogether well. She got advice from otherroasters and tried her blends on customers.

Now with two roasters, she can please herlocal customers while also filling sales byinternet and to area towns. She creates herblends with beans from 20 countries pur-chased through two brokers.

Her original menu of soup and bread hasexpanded to include breakfast, sandwiches,sides and desserts. Left Bank is open Fridayevenings, serving prime rib, steak and

seafood, and on Saturday evenings, which isalways tapas, a themed tasting menu. Withher three chefs — Holly, Don and Dan — thefood measures up to the beverages.

Paula does not regret her spur-of-the-moment decision to buy an empty building.Just the opposite. “I love this place,” she said.

Since the bank had left the building behind,and since the Left Bank in Paris is where youwill find coffee houses, Left Bank Roasterie

and Café seemed a natural name. While sit-ting there you may not feel like you are inParis, but why go to Paris when you can havecoffee and food this good without a passport?

Left Bank is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4p.m. (grill closes at 2), and Saturday 8 a.m.-2p.m. Evenings are by reservation only. Thethemed Saturday nights and Paula’s coffeecatalog along with other information are listedat her website, www.leftbankcoffee.com. ❖

This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Richard Siemers

Do you have a Back Roads story suggestion? E-mail [email protected] or write to Editor, The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002.

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