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The right-hand women Richter daughters help with farm chores amidst jobs, school in medical eld By Jennifer Coyne jenn@dairystar.com
VERNDALE, Minn. – Sara and Stacy Richter have a routine unlike many of their peers. Both young women are awake before dawn and work late into the night balancing milking cows and feeding calves, off-farm jobs and schoolwork. “Growing up, we always went to the barn before school, and when we got home from school, we went back to the barn,” Sara said. “We are Dad’s help. It’s just kind of what we do.” The Richter sisters milk 90 cows with their parents, Tim and Sharon Richter, on their dairy farm in Wadena County near Verndale. Sara works full time as a certied medical assistant at the Lakewood Health System of Staples, traveling between the satellite clinics in Browerville, Eagle Bend, Motley and Pillager. She also is taking classes to become a registered nurse with hopes of working in a labor and delivery unit. “I’ve always loved helping deliver baby calves, and I thought I might as well help humans,” Sara said. This spring, Sara was furloughed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic but has since returned to work with COVID-19 patients in the Browerville clinic. The 25-year-old’s day begins at 5 a.m. when she heads to the barn to begin milking the herd alongside her dad. By 7 a.m., she retreats to the house to get ready for her workday and then is
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Sisters Sara and Stacy Richter hold a newborn calf June 13 at their parents’ farm near Verndale, Minnesota. Both help milk cows in addiƟon to having a full-Ɵme job and schoolwork. home in time to help nish chores in the evening. At night, she typically spends a few hours on homework before calling it a day. Her younger sister, Stacy, 19, is also an early riser. Every morning, she goes to the barn around 5 and feeds the calves. When school was in session, she would log into online classes by 9 a.m., and then help on the farm in the afternoon. Before classes were moved to online, Stacy was commuting from home
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gether as a family. Some people go camping or go do things, and we have always gone to the barn,” she said. “We may not get along every day or every minute of every day, but we still show up to do chores together.” Throughout their years, the girls have always found a liking to the animals while their dad takes care of eldwork. Turn to RICHTERS | Page 4
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“I’ve been milking cows since I was old enough to be in the barn and tall enough to give them grain and let them in to the parlor,” Sara said. Stacy agreed. “When I was younger, I was the one they would put in a tractor or feed the calves,” she said. “We spend a lot more time in the barn than anywhere else on the farm.” At the end of the day, the girls’ favorite pastime is spent with their father. When chores are complete, they gather in the farm’s shop and have a quick snack of cheese before heading out to check the elds. “It’s an every night routine,” Sara said. “That’s our favorite part of the day, and Dad would say the same thing.”
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Stacy agreed. “We talk about the day, talk about the crops,” she said. “We usually go around the block and start the irrigators up or talk with the neighbors if they’re out.” They also enjoy meeting up with their uncles and cousins, who farm as well, and talking about dairying over a Sunday afternoon dinner.
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As the sisters have gotten older, Stacy and Sara have realized the importance of being on the farm with their parents. “Dad is getting older and it’s harder for him to do everything,” Sara said. “I think it helps a lot when Stacy and I are here. Dad has also really enjoyed getting up with us in the morning. We tell him he’s spoiled.” The girls feel they have been spoiled, too, learning skills and life lessons that have served them in their work off the farm. “If I can help people feel better when they leave our clinic than when they came in, that’s a good feeling,” Sara said. “At home, it’s kind of the same. You’re always helping the cows and calves, and helping each other. Growing up on a farm has taught me the importance of being able to be there, work hard and appreciate all you have. My work ethic has really shown in my job.” Sara diligently works throughout the day, and is not bothered when her days in the clinic go beyond 5 p.m. Likewise, Stacy has found her time on the farm has helped with school. “You’re raised a little bit differently on the farm than in the city,” she said. “I can tell in school, even when we were doing different assignments and using different skills, I would get in there and go. I’ve always been taught that this is what needs to be done and you just do it.” The Richter sisters do not plan on getting any less busy as they continue to pursue careers in the medical eld and also stay grounded in their family’s dairy. Whether morning or evening, they will likely be found in the barn.
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Langland an early adapter of organic farming
Alternative management keeps Iowa dairy in business By Sherry Newell Contributing Writer
WAUKON, Iowa – Rick Langland was organic before he knew it was an option for selling milk at a higher price. In the early ‘90s, the Waukon dairyman had high nitrates in his well and felt ill after exposure to rootworm insecticide while planting corn. “I knew I needed to get away from using all these chemicals,� Langland said. “So, I started a different crop rotation. I didn’t realize that decision was sending me down the road to organic farming.� But in 1993, Langland was contacted by Organic Valley management who heard of his changing farming methods and invited him to a meeting. Langland had not considered how his
cows’ milk could meet a growing demand from the consumer market. “After the meeting, I was just trying to ďƒžgure out how I could farm organically and keep the somatic cell count down,â€? Langland said. “I worried it might go sky high. That day (of the meeting), there were 28 farmers selling to Organic Valley.â€? It took Langland a few months to make the decision to fully transition to organic production, which then took three years. “When Organic Valley took me on in 1996, it was for a month at a time,â€? Langland said. “The last guy signed on was the ďƒžrst guy to let go if the milk wasn’t needed. I was the 56th producer for Organic Valley.â€? Since then, Langland’s 60-
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Brian Stevens manages Rick Langland’s organic dairy herd near Waukon, Iowa. A step-up parlor and variable speed milk and vacuum pumps help decrease the farm’s energy use.
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Rick Langland operates a 60-cow organic dairy farm near Waukon, Iowa. Langland has added several energy-saving features to his farm in recent years. cow Holstein herd has been bred with Norwegian Red and Jersey in a search for smaller cows with better feet, higher butterfat, lower somatic cell and improved health. His herdsman, Brian Stevens, manages the cows while Langland oversees the operation, does a large portion of the ďƒželdwork and works with Stevens to keeps up with intensive rotational grazing on the farm’s 500 acres. And, Langland’s farming practices garnered Organic Valley’s Leadership in Sustainability national award in 2016. Langland installed solar panels on the roof of a new building with a feed alley in 2012. The 75-by-112 mono-
slope structure was designed to generate energy and house the milking herd on a bedded pack. The idea of solar panels surfaced when Langland’s son, Beau, who farmed with him at the time, became interested in wind energy. After looking into the maintenance and moving parts with windmills, Langland opted instead to capture solar energy, obtaining funds with help from a grant writer serving Organic Valley. The barn has 96 240-watt solar modules attached at a 35-degree angle facing south for exposure to the day’s best sun. But it was not simple to make it work. “We had to ďƒžnd out the weight-bearing capability be-
cause of snow load,â€? Langland said. “Snow can get hung up on the panels, so we needed extra reinforcement. It needed to be well planned out.â€? The solar array was designed to generate 23 kilowatts of energy. In many past years, it has produced more than that, Langland said. The energy travels through two inverters for collection on the power pole. It is used ďƒžrst by the farm, then Alliant Energy banks any overrun to offset the farm’s future power bills. “There are some months we don’t have an energy bill at all,â€? Langland said. Turn to LANGLAND | Page 7
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Con�nued from LANGLAND | Page 6 The same building also saves energy through LED lighting with dusk-to-dawn sensors. In the farm’s step-up parlor, Langland installed a plate cooler to save energy. But the savings increased when he needed to replace the original. He found a used one from a nearby dairy quitting the business. When his dairy supply serviceman was installing it, Langland realized it was a double bypass plate cooler. “I didn’t even know they had those,” Langland said. “I stumbled on it by accident, and it was a better deal than I thought. Usually that goes the other way.” Milk passes through the system twice, taking out more heat than a single unit. The parlor also uses a variable speed vacuum pump and a variable speed milk pump through which milk trickles at a low speed to the plate cooler. It pumps faster only when it needs to catch up to milk volume. Milk spends more time in the plate cooler, reaching the bulk tank at 53 to 55 degrees. Water from the plate cooler is saved
in two 800-gallon tanks, becoming drinking water for the cows. Langland believes his organic and energy-conscious approach to dairying leaves him with fewer problems to address. “I guess the biggest challenge is always double checking to make sure anything we use here is on the approved organic list,” he said. “And there is labor, but that’s (a problem) for everyone.” Langland nds satisfaction in not using chemicals or antibiotics to produce his crops, meat and milk. He has also found farmers like him are a close-knit group who share ideas, thoughts and respect with each other. He also credits his co-op with the exibility to handle the recent novel coronavirus challenges and keeping products on the shelf. Langland is proud of what he has accomplished. “In the spring, my farm is surrounded by black ground,” Langland said. “I’m in a sea of green with alfalfa and pastures. It’s kind of a good feeling.”
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US milk production took a hit in May, likely driven by falling milk prices due to the pandemic and reduction programs mandated by milk handlers. Preliminary data in the USDA’s latest Milk Production report showed May output at 18.84 billion pounds, down 1.1% from May 2019 and the rst shortfall since June 2019. Output in the top 24 producing states was 18.0 billion pounds, down 1.0% from 2019. Revisions lowered the original April 50-state total by 47 million pounds, now put at 18.65 billion, up 1.2% from April 2019, instead of the reported 1.4%. May cow numbers totaled 9.37 million head in the 50 states, down 11,000 from April but 37,000 above a year ago. Output per cow averaged 2,011 pounds, down 31 pounds from a year ago or 1.5%. California output was down 52 million pounds, or 1.5%, from a year ago on 4,000 fewer cows and a 25 pound drop per cow. Wisconsin was down 82 million pounds, or 3.1%, on 12,000 fewer cows and a 45 pound drop per cow. Idaho, one of seven states in the top 24 showing an increase in output, was up 4.8%, thanks to 27,000 more cows and 10 pounds more per cow. Michigan was off 0.4%, on a 25 pound drop per cow but had 3,000 more cows than a year ago. Minnesota was down 1.9% on a 15 pound loss per cow and 5,000 fewer cows. New Mexico had the biggest decrease, down 7.2%, on a 185 pound per cow plunge, a result of reduction measures, but cow numbers were up 4,000 head. New York was down 3.7% on a 75 pound loss per cow and 1,000 fewer cows. Oregon was unchanged with 2,000 more cows offsetting a 30 pound drop per cow. Pennsylvania was down 3.0% on 10,000 fewer cows and a 20 pound loss per cow. Texas was up just 1.9%, despite milking 25,000 more cows but output per cow was down 50 pounds. Vermont was down 6.4%, on a 75 pound drop per cow and 3,000 fewer cows. Washington State was off 0.5%, on a 20 pound drop per cow but cow numbers were up 1,000 head. The May Slaughter report will be issued June 25 but dairy cow slaughter was relatively high in April, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and poultry Outlook, and totaled 279,400 head, up 10,900 from April 2019. But slaughter rates fell below those of the previous year for the weeks ending May 9 through May 30, according to the Outlook which stated; “As butter and cheese prices rose, some dairy farmers likely made decisions to retain milk cows based on improved expectations.”
Milk powder powered the June 16 Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction as the weighted average was up 1.9%, following a 0.1% gain on June 2. Skim milk powder led the gains, up 3.1%, following a 0.5% slip last time. Whole milk powder was up 2.2%, after gaining 2.1%, and GDT Cheddar was up 1.4% after dropping 5.3% last time. Lactose inched 0.4% higher and anhydrous milkfat was up 0.8%, following a 2.9% descent last time. Butter was the only decline, down 1.0%, after dropping 4.4% last time. FC Stone equated GDT 80 percent butterfat butter to $1.5920 per pound US, down 1.5 cents from the last event. CME butter closed Friday at $1.85. GDT Cheddar equated to $1.6469 per pound, up a nickel, and compares to Friday’s CME block Cheddar at a world high $2.65. Skim milk powder averaged $1.1834 per pound, up from $1.1477, and whole milk powder averaged $1.2833, up from $1.2522. CME Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.0325 per pound. CME Cheddar blocks started the third week of June Dairy Month losing 2 cents and stayed there until Friday when they rocketed up 15 cents on 3 unlled bids to a new record high $2.65 per pound, up 13 cents on the week and 82.50 cents above a year ago. The barrels nished at $2.2850, down 4.75 cents on the week, 54.75 cents above a year ago, and 36.50 cents below the blocks. Trading activity saw 7 cars of block sold on the week at the CME and 6 of barrel. Most Midwestern cheesemakers continue to report six and seven day workweeks and mid-week spot milk prices were at least 50 cents over Class. Pizza cheese producers report gains in customer activity as more pizza shops report stronger sales numbers. Some western contacts say they are running more milk through cheese vats than ever before. Retail demand has remained strong. Food service accounts are still below seasonal purchase levels, but buyers are trying hard to rell the pipeline. That, plus the surge of government purchases, keeps production at full capacity, with some at over 125%. The down side is that US cheese prices have risen to a point where they are not as competitive as the EU so exports are slowing. The Dairy and Food Market Analyst reports that cheese processors are reluctant to produce unlimited product for fear of having to write-down inventory values and the Analyst’s ear to the rail says “Customers are balking at record costs and postponing orders.” “Historic prices are the outcome of a historic supply-demand imbalance,” the DFMA states. “This week, we found more evidence to uncover the drivers
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of this unusual event: While the industry has focused its attention on foodservice companies ‘restocking,’ new data available this week points to an idea that most think is an impossibility; limited-service restaurants (heavy cheese users) are experiencing aboveyear-ago sales at the same time that retail sales of cheese are up double-digits. Because of the strength of total cheese demand, we now think cheese prices will remain well supported through much of July,” the DFMA stated. Cash butter fell to $1.80 per pound Wednesday but closed Friday at $1.85, 2 cents lower on the week and 54 cents below a year ago on 25 sales. Central butter makers tell DMN that cream remains out of their scal reach. Bulk butter offers are quiet and butter availability is a concern, in general. A growing number of butter marketers are concerned about inventories coming into the fall. Retail butter sales are solid in the west. Export interests have declined as US butter does not have a competitive advantage. Butter sales in food service are steady to still sluggish depending on the area. Some restaurant owners have no interest in reopening, says DMN, despite the easing of phase restrictions. Grade A nonfat dry milk climbed to a Friday close of $1.0325 per pound, up 2.75 cents on the week but 1.25 cents below a year ago. 33 cars sold on the week. Dry whey closed at 32.75 cents per pound, 1.5 cents higher on the week but 1.5 cents below a year ago, as the increased cheese production results in increased whey output. 25 cars exchanged hands on the week at the CME. Checking demand, USDA’s latest data shows cheese disappearance plummeted in April due to the crash in foodservice demand and HighGround Dairy (HGD) points out that domestic and export demand were both lower in the month. “The year over year decline was easily the steepest on record (data back to 1995),” says HGD, “and was the lowest of any month since May 2016. Total disappearance was down 119.1 million pounds versus the prior month, consistent with the 108 million pound monthly stocks build in April.” Retail cheese demand in May however was exceptionally strong, according to HGD’s Lucas Fuess in the June 22 Dairy Radio Now broadcast. Sales were at double-digit growth versus the prior year on a year to date basis, and “IRI data conrmed dairy aisle sales were up 20.7% year over year, outpacing total store dollar growth of 12.4% for the week ending May 24. Cheese sales were up 18.2% on a volume basis and 26.6% on a dollar basis,” according to HGD. “April butter disappearance held slightly higher versus prior year levels for the second consecutive month as extremely strong retail demand balanced out a foodservice demand collapse,” according to HGD, and “was the strongest total April butter disappearance since 2014, but total disappearance remained below a year ago.” “May demand has been the strongest, up 33% year-to-date,” says HGD, “with a 50% jump reported in the latest week’s data. Frozen pizza sales were up 19.6% by volume and 21.9% on a dollar basis from prior year at the end of May,” and HGD says “There are notable gains on ice cream sales, up 13.4% that week.” April nonfat dry milk demand remained below a year ago for the fourth consecutive month, as lower Turn to MIELKE | Page 9
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ConƟnued from MIELKE | Page 8 domestic demand negated strong exports and saw the lowest April disappearance since 2011, according to HGD. Dry whey declined slightly, versus the prior year after a slight March increase, and was pulled lower by weak domestic demand even as exports climbed to the highest monthly volume since August 2018, according to HGD, and saw the lowest total disappearance for the month of April since 2015. The Agriculture Department announced the July Federal order Class I base milk price at $16.56 per hundredweight, up $5.14 from June but 62 cents below July 2019. It equates to $1.42 per gallon, up from the COVID-inspired 98 cents a gallon a month ago. The 2020 Class I average stands at $15.94, down from $16.12 a year ago and compares to $14.60 in 2018. Checking the bottom line; dairy farm margins were fairly at over the rst half of June with the exception of spot third quarter which continued to strengthen dramatically on surging milk and cheese prices, according to the latest Margin Watch (MW) from Chicago-based Commodity & Ingredient Hedging LLC. “While this has been a very difcult spring for the industry,” the MW stated “Dairy remains a bright spot for forward margin opportunities relative to other sectors that will continue to face signicant protability struggles including the hog, crop and beef cattle industries.” “Increased retail demand has met with renewed orders from both foodservice and food banks following the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program which has been implemented much faster than previous government farm aid programs,” the MW says. “The buying is putting pressure on processors as they are now handling renewed orders from the foodservice sector with 43 states having relaxed dining restrictions to allow for more on-establishment dining options besides only take-out and delivery.” “Feed prices have increased slightly from signicantly depressed levels, although both the corn and soybean crops are off to a good start,” the MW stated. In politics, the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) sharply criticized Canada’s allocation of its tariff-rate quotas (TRQ) under the USMCA. USDEC and NMPF charged that the TRQ allocations “undermine the intent of the USCMA’s dairy provisions by thwarting the ability of the U.S. dairy industry to make full use of the trade agreement’s market access opportunities.” A joint press release stated that USDEC and NMPF “have repeatedly warned that the full benets of this carefully negotiated trade agreement will not materialize without careful monitoring and stringent enforcement of Canada’s USMCA commitments. The US dairy industry urges the US Trade Representative to immediately raise this issue with Canada and insist that Canada adheres faithfully not just to the letter of its commitments under USMCA, but to its spirit as well.” Meanwhile NMPF and the International Dairy Foods Association called on the committee charged with recommending dietary guidelines for Americans to “Consider the full range of studies on different types of fats and their role in a healthy diet when
crafting its nal report, noting that scientic understanding has evolved.” The comments were made in letters to Dr. Barbara Schneeman, chairwoman of the committee, as well as the secretaries of Agriculture and of Health and Human Services and stated; “We would like to reiterate our strong view, as explained more fully in previous comments to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee, that a body of science in recent years has found that dairy foods, regardless of fat level, appear to have either neutral or benecial effects on chronic disease risks.” On a brighter note, one of the results of the COVID pandemic was the “resetting consumer grocery habits,” says NMPF. “Early signs are that that some of these changes, including increased milk purchases, are continuing as the country re-opens.” The media has reported that milk sales are down while plant-beverages are rising, however “While it has been a factually accurate statement in its own limited scope, it
can be used toward fantastical ends, such as overhyping the rise of plant-based drinks or crafting a false narrative about dairy trends when dairy, as a whole, is seeing its highest per-capita consumption levels in decades.” The latest Crop Progress report shows 95% of the US corn crop was emerged, as of the week ending June 14, up from 89% the previous week, 21% ahead of a year ago and 3% ahead of the ve year average. 71% of the crop is rated good to excellent, up from 59% a year ago. Soybeans are at 93% planted, up from 86% the previous week, 21% ahead of a year ago, and 5% ahead of the ve year average. 81% are emerged, 32% ahead of a year ago, and 6% ahead of the ve year average. Cotton is planting is at 89%, 4% ahead of a year ago, but 2% behind the ve year average. 43% is rated good to excellent, down from 49% at this time a year ago.
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CME Group block cheddar spot prices reached an all-time high of $2.65/lb. This is pretty impressive given the fact that as recently as mid-April, blocks traded as low as $1.00 per pound. Every time I make a statement about a market move being impressive or unbelievable, I am reminded of the best marketing wisdom I ever received. Back in the 80’s, a wise extension educator told me, “Never say never in commodity markets. As soon as you think something can’t happen, the lesson will soon follow.” He also said, “The market can prove you wrong much longer than your bank account can finance your personal opinion.” Most readers have heard me say this many times. There is nothing more efficient than a free market to find a true value of a commodity. Was the milk market justified to trade in this extreme volatility? The latest milk production numbers seem to support it. Last week’s milk production report confirmed a 1% YOY decline. This compares to the Jan-Apr YOY average of 1.8% above prior year. In one month U.S. milk production declined by 2.8% from the prior month averages. This is a good case where a picture is worth a thousand words. If you would like to see a more in
depth report with graphs call the office. At the peak of the virus stay at home order, restaurants were shutting down and manufacturers were struggling to package and deliver food products into a disrupted food chain. This backed up inventory causing prices to decline to fix a supply and delivery challenge. As a result export sales picked up, milk supply contracted, and retail demand figured out how to move more product into the pipeline. Powder markets continue to struggle with large inventories in the EU region. This is creating a ceiling in U.S. prices. Recent CME Group spot NFDM prices traded $1.03 with whey at 33 cents/lb. This matches last weeks quoted EU values. One thing that the industry doesn’t know at this time is how many cheese export sales were made when U.S. cheddar was trading $1.00/lb. The answer to that question will likely suggest how long the current cheese rally will last.
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2. Describe a great experience you’ve had working on a dairy farm. 3. What are lessons you’ve learned from working or living on a dairy farm?
Cody Sherman
Whitewater, Wisconsin Walworth County Parents: John and Donna Sherman Welter family dairy, 45 cows; Katzman Farms 1. Having the opportunity to work on my pick up trucks in shop class. 2. Growing up on our family dairy and having learned all things poultry from my grandpa Sherman and then having the opportunity to work on another small size dairy farm with two individuals that have taught me many experiences. I have had the opportunity to see surgeries as my boss (Dr. Kris) is also a large animal vet. 3. Lessons I have learned from working and or living on a dairy farm that will be beneficial for me in my next chapter of life is hard work. Being able to work at both a small dairy and a large dairy operation, I have seen and have been exposed to many aspects of dairy and crops. I also have experience working with all kinds of poultry. I love all this and will help me decide what I want to do going forward.
Katherine Maus Freeport, Minnesota Stearns County Parents: Darrel and Lisa Maus Maus-Ann Holsteins 60 cows 1. My favorite high school memory is when my track relay team made it to sections my senior year. My teammates and I worked hard all season, and at subsections, it was some close competition. We all did our best and ran our hardest. Hard work truly does pay off. 2. One of the greatest experiences on the farm is being able to see growth and progress in each and every one of the animals. As the calves grow up, I love watching how the care and respect we give them helps them grow into mature, healthy cows that produce a wholesome, nutritious glass of milk or slice of cheese. Overall, this one piece of growing up on the farm shows me that if you take care of something, it will benefit you in the end. 3. One of the biggest lessons I have learned is not to bite off more than I can chew. In high school, I was involved in numerous activities not only in school but also outside of school. I had a difficult time balancing my classes, activities and chores. As an outcome, I learned that it is not all about the awards and being at the top of your class, but instead it is about the memories made and the awesome experiences and connections that can benefit your future.
Abby Frisk
New Lisbon, Wisconsin Juneau County Parents: Robert and Koreen Frisk Frisk Farms 100 cows 1. Bringing a fair calf, ducks, chickens and a barn cat to my school’s FFA petting zoo for elementary ag day. 2. Interacting with the cows every day and knowing each cow’s personality. They are our family and more than just a cow. 3. To be flexible in your schedule, and the earlier you get up, the more time there is in a day to get stuff done.
Abby Fairbanks
Anamosa, Iowa Jones County Parents: Doug and Jody Fairbanks Wapsi-Ana Dairy Farm, 340 cows 1. My best memories from high school came from showing dairy cattle. I have never been more excited than the time I got supreme champion dairy heifer at the Iowa Holstein show. I had worked so hard to train her and to prepare her for the show, and to see us win together meant everything to me. 2. There is not one great memory or moment that stood out to me working on our dairy farm. To me, every moment is an amazing experience. I love everything about the farm, and everything that I have done. It is impossible to pick out just one moment that was memorable because, to me, they all are. 3. Living on a dairy farm has helped me develop a strong work ethic. From getting up at 3 in the morning to milk cows, to putting tires on our bunkers, I have developed a strong work ethic that will be important as I begin my college career. This will help give me the motivation to complete all of my schoolwork. I have also learned to become flexible. On the farm, you have to be able to adapt on the go and be prepared to change your plans on the fly. This will help during the next stage of my life because things do not always go the way you planned. The ability to adapt, especially as I become more independent, will serve me well. Lastly, the farm has helped improve my communication skills. When you’re working on the farm, you have to be able to communicate with the people around you so everyone is aware of what needs done and how to work together to reach the goal. Communicating with others will play a prominent role in being successful.
Aleya Stibbe
Richland Center, Wisconsin Richland County Parents: Kirk and Shelly Stibbe Junction View Dairy LLC 1. Qualifying for the WIAA state track meet my sophomore and junior years in pole vault, and competing in Australia for the Down Under Sports USA team. 2. I’ve always enjoyed helping my dad deliver and care for the newborn calves. I also have showed dairy through 4-H for the past nine years and hopefully will this year. I was able to show my favorite cow, Lily, for four years, and she won grand champion Holstein as a 2-year-old. 3. I credit my dad and my agricultural background for my strong work ethic. The long hours of farming are quite similar to the nursing field, which I am working toward. I’ve also gained some wonderful leadership skills by my experience as president of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club and the Richland Center High School FFA.
Makayla Breth
St. Anthony, Minnesota Stearns County Parents: Jerry and Tammy Breth 44 cows 1. One of the more memorable moments of high school is a Huskie tradition: becoming a cheerleader for a day. Every year, senior girls are able to wear the old cheerleading uniform the Friday of homecoming. We wore the outfits all day at school and later that night at the game. 2. Getting to know the cattle. There is a lot more to cattle than what meets the eyes. At first, they may seem like a big animal who eats and moos, but there is so much more. They are hard working to produce wholesome milk, curious of their surroundings, sociable, playful as a calf, sassy and lovable. I have worked with the cattle in the morning, afternoon, evening and night: I have seen all their sides. 3. How to drive many types of tractors and machinery. I went from sitting on my dad’s lap – the first time I drove a tractor – to being able to hop in almost any piece of machinery to complete a task. Learning how to do this and having to self-teach myself out in the field will make me more independent as I go on in life. Another lesson I learned is how to push through and see a task through from start to finish. Through thunderstorms, blizzards, heat and wind, I am outside in the morning feeding the cattle. I remember one morning, while I was putting on my knee-high mud boots, it was down pouring. Knowing I had a task to complete, I went out in the rain. It was cold, I was soaked, but the cattle were fed and happy. This memory will help me remember the hard work all farmers and I have gone through, and I will not forget it as I go to college.
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Isaac Rott
Elgin, Minnesota Wabasha County Parents: Bruce and Melissa Rott Badger Bluff, 400 heifers Carlson Dairy, 2,000 cows Schumacher Farms, 1,300 cows 1. Our Plainview-Elgin-Millville FFA team won the 2019 Minnesota State FFA Dairy Judging Competition and represented Minnesota in October 2019 at the National FFA Dairy Judging CDE in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our team placed 13th, and I placed second as an individual. I enjoyed traveling with my teammates to Indianapolis and having the opportunity to compete with FFA members from across the country. 2. I enjoy showing dairy cattle. I like the challenge of selecting my own heifers, working with them throughout the summer, and then seeing how they place in the showring. 3. Working and living on a dairy farm has taught me that while problems are going to happen, your diligent response to them will help determine a positive outcome.
Brian “Mac” McCullough Juda, Wisconsin Green County Parents: Chris and Kathie McCullough Rock-N-Hill-II Registered Holsteins 55 cows 1. I particularly enjoyed all four years of my high school wrestling career. It was a lot of fun, and I made many great memories. 2. Last year I went out and bought a show heifer at our local county sale, and she went on to be junior nominated all-American. 3. Definitely work ethic. Dairy farming is as labor intensive as it gets, so it has prepared me to be a great employee for future jobs and work.
Morgan Wingert
Harmony, Minnesota Fillmore County Parents: Jim and Randi Wingert Wingert’s Registered Holsteins/7-AYR-S Farms, 80 cows 1. My favorite high school memory is being able to judge for FFA in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 2. Growing up on a farm has given me many great experiences and life lessons. It’s neat to watch animals go through their life cycles and continue to grow. I love that I get to work with my family every day and be able to produce a healthy product for consumers. 3. Working on a farm has taught me that nothing comes easy, and everything must be worked for. I have learned that things don’t always turn out as planned and may require a new point of view to the situation. The farm has taught me to work hard for what I’m passionate about and to never give up. The communication and time management skills I’ve leaned on the farm will be beneficial to me as I go through life.
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James Minten
Perham, Minnesota Ottertail County Parents: Mike and Jen Minten Minten Family Dairy 1. National FFA Convention. 2. Working with the cattle and my family every day. 3. Work hard so you can play harder.
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Glenbulah, Wisconsin Sheyboygan County Parents: Jeff and Lea Ann Bleck Red Brae Dairy Bleckview Holsteins and Brown Swiss, a few show heifers 1. My favorite high school memory was cheering in the locker room with my friends before a big swim meet. 2. When visiting Red Brae, I love vaccinating calves and milking cows with my cousins. 3. Through the dairy industry, I have learned the value of hard work and dedication, and developed many leadership and personal skills I will apply to my future education and career as a pediatrician.
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Plymouth, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Parents: Haley Gilles and Mike Ertel Smilaire Registered Holsteins 45 cows 1. My favorite high school memory was being a part of our FFA chapter and participating on the dairy judging team along with going to the Ronald McDonald house to make snacks for the families staying there. 2. A great experience I’ve had on the farm has been being able to watch the crops grow from the seeds we planted to being harvested for the cattle later in the year. 3. Working on a farm has taught me many life lessons, one being that you need to work hard to accomplish your goals.
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Utica, Minnesota Winona County Parents: Scott and Michelle Herber Shadycrest Holsteins, 620 cows 1. My favorite high school memory is winning wrestling sections and going to state with my two best friends/teammates. 2. This past spring, we finished rebuilding our dairy barn after it collapsed due to snow load in 2019. It was a difficult year but a great feeling to see how far we had come in a year. 3. Working and living on a dairy farm has taught me many valuable life lessons. I have developed a great appreciation for the land and our cows. I have also developed a strong work ethic and the determination not to give up during difficult times. I feel fortunate that once I graduate from college, I will have the opportunity to return to my family’s farm.
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Sauk Centre, Minnesota Stearns County Parents: Glen and Becky Christen Christen Farm, 35 cows 1. My favorite high school memory has to be performing in the one-act play my senior year and placing second at sections. 2. Some of my favorite times on the farm are when my cousins come to visit from the Twin Cities. I love that they get to experience the feeling of waking up at 5 to milk. 3. Living on a dairy farm teaches many life lessons, including hard work and responsibility. Hard work goes a long way, especially moving into college. Hopefully my dairy experiences help me in the future as an agriculture educator.
Colby Steiner Juda, Wisconsin Green County Parents: Jeremy and Amy Steiner J & A Dairy, 100 cows 1. My favorite high school memory is going to the national FFA convention and meeting new people from all over the United States and learning about other businesses and what they do for the agriculture industry. 2. One great experience I’ve had is being able to see my great generations of registered dairy cattle grow. 3. One lesson that I’ve learned from living on a dairy farm is that hard work will pay off in the end. Another thing that will help me in the future is having the knowledge and the background in agriculture and how it impacts the whole community around it.
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Dux dairy perseveres through second pandemic Stewartville family receives century farm recognition By Krista Kuzma
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S T E WA R T V I L L E , Minn. – When the Dux family took ownership of their current farmsite 100 years ago, the world was also experiencing a pandemic, just as it is today. “When my dad was 1 year old, he lost his baby sister, mother and grandmother all within a week from the u,” Willie Dux said about his family in early 1920. “Then, my grandfather moved here, and it was just the two of them left.” Now the fourth generation to own the farm, Willie and Kathy Dux milk 30 cows on their dairy near Stewartville. Their farm and family are being recognized as a century farm
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Cows walk in from the pasture June 17 on the Dux family’s dairy near Stewartville, Minnesota. The Dux family has rotaƟonally grazed their dairy herd for the past 31 years. on the site; however, because the barn continued to deteriorate, the Duxes converted a shed into a parlor in 1984. That is when they switched from cans to a pipeline and bulk tank. “It was exciting,” Willie said. “Part of the reason (for the switch from cans) was the milk production.” Dairy cows have always been a part of the farm, Willie said. And they will be on the farm as long as Willie is there. “It’s in his blood,” Kathy said. “It’s going to be a long time before the cows go down the road. Something major would have to happen on the farm for the cows to go away. The milk price isn’t doing it.” The dairy cows rank at the top of Willie’s list of favorite animals on his family’s farm, above the beef cows and sheep. “I love milking,” he said. “It’s the same from day to day and something to do. I like the routine.” He likes the size of his herd and barn to be able to interact individually with all the cows to see their personalities. “In a stall barn, you can see the end,” he said. “In a parlor, they just keep coming and coming.” When Willie joined the farm after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1979, he had new ideas to present to his dad. “He likes to read a lot to keep up on things,” Kathy said. That is how he discovered rotational grazing. After one particularly frustrating hay crop, Willie decided to turn an 8-acre eld into pasture. “The eld was rough and steep,” Willie said. “It didn’t work well to bale it, and we ended up (accidentally) dumping our hay wagon while on the eld.” Willie gathered the materials and put up a fence to create the pastures. “His dad was not so happy about it
when Willie went through the hay eld,” Kathy said. But the venture has turned out to be a good switch for the Duxes as they still rotationally graze on those 8 acres 31 years later. “Cows are prairie dwellers, not cave dwellers,” Willie said. “That’s where they’re supposed to be is outside.” When he is not in a hurry, Willie will ride his bike out to move the fence in the pasture. He likes the fresh air and being on top of the hill to look out on the panoramic view of their farm. Rotational grazing is also a good way to reduce labor, Willie said. “They don’t give as much in milk production, but it (rotational grazing) doesn’t cost as much,” Willie said. “It’s cheap feed, too.” Along with the pasture of an alfalfa and grass mix, the Duxes grind their own corn and soybeans to feed to their herd along with oats they grow. A protein and mineral mix is the only portion of the ration purchased. “We always use whatever we have to feed the cows,” Kathy said. “This helps keep cost low. We’re self-sufcient.” Willie and Kathy were married in 1983. Although Kathy works on the farm, she has nearly always worked a job off the farm. The couple has four adult children, Ginesa, Yolanda, Clara and Kenny, who all have jobs away from the dairy; however, 25-year-old Kenny would like to return and take over at some point in the future as a crop farmer. “It makes you a little more determined to make it work,” Kathy said about what it means to be the fourth generation of Duxes on the farm. “It gives you a little more pride in it, too.” Willie and Kathy took ownership of the farm in 2000 and are proud knowing another generation wants to continue, pandemic and all.
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A day in the life of the Nobles family Competing at district Holstein show a highlight June 19 By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
LANCASTER, Wis. – Troy and Jaime Noble, of Nobland Farms near Lancaster, enjoy sharing their love and passion for registered dairy cattle with their three children: Drew, 18, Ainsley, 16, and
Macie, 13. The Noble family is avid participants in dairy cattle shows, exhibiting their registered Holsteins. After a spring lled with cancellations of county and
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The Noble family (from le�) – Drew, Troy, Ainsley, Jaime, Macie and Dennis – a�end the Wisconsin Holstein Associa�on District 3 Show June 19 in Lancaster, Wisconsin. The Nobles milk 370 registered Holsteins at Nobland Farms near Lancaster. Not pictured is Dennis’ wife, Rita.
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Ainsley Noble brushes and uffs the tail of her winter calf, Dixie, before heading to the showring at their local district show June 19 in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
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Ainsley and Troy Noble watch as Macie presents her fall calf in the showring at the district show June 19 in Lancaster, Wisconsin. preparations by hitting the washrack to scrub their animals around 5 a.m., while their parents took care of chores at home, starting around 4 a.m. As soon as they had wrapped up their morning chores, Troy and Jaime arrived at the fairgrounds to help get everything ready for the 9 a.m. show. “We ďƒžnished what we had to and left some things to ďƒžnish after the show,â€? Jaime said. The morning was a hustle and bustle of ďƒžnal ďƒžtting preparations and ďƒžlling the cattle with beet pulp and hay. Everyone pitched in, brushing, clipping and tossing feed to hungry heifers, including friend Ryan Wetter, who Troy said is like family. “The kids handle most of it now,â€? Jaime said. “It’s kind of a weird feeling, not to be needed for most of the work getting everything ready to go.â€? The family had two calves in the third class of the day. As the second class entered the ring, two white, speckled calves were outďƒžtted with show halters. Their tails were ďƒ&#x;uffed, and they were given a ďƒžnal spritz of oil for that showring-ready sheen. Ainsley and Macie, already wearing their white show pants, donned their show harnesses as Jaime double-checked to make sure each had the correct exhibitor number for each calf. The girls headed
down the barn walk, weaving through other exhibitors preparing their animals, on their way to the show ring. As the judge, Mandi Bue, sorted her way through the class of 19 calves, Troy came up to the ring to take a quick peek at how the girls’ calves stacked up among the competition. Then he headed back to the barn, where he worked with Drew and Ryan to continue the assembly line of heifer preparations. He made it back to the ring, bringing their fall calf, just in time to see Ainsley lead Dixie out on top of the class. The calves fared well in the competition for the girls, who each worked hard to show their calves to their best. Ainsley was pulled in line early, and Macie was not far behind with her calf. As the judge sent her selections to the ďƒžnal line up, she considered Ainsley’s Red and White calf, and gave her the nod to the ďƒžrst position. As the morning continued, the Noble kids continued exhibiting their string of bred and owned animals, garnering several top-10 ribbons. At the end of the heifer show, the family took their three best heifers to compete in the junior best three females class, placing second. Showing their family’s dairy cattle has been a long-time pursuit for the Noble kids. As the youngest, Macie said she thinks she ďƒžrst took ahold of a show halter when she was 4 years old. And, Ainsley and Macie said showmanship is their favorite part of showing cows. Each won their showmanship divisions, earning the opportunity to compete in the state-wide contest held at the Wisconsin Championship Show in August. Drew enjoys being in the showring, but he also enjoys the process of preparing them in the barn. The Nobles took mostly heifers to the show but also took a milking cow – a junior 2-year-old. They wrapped up their day shortly after noon. Once the cow was ďƒžnished and milked out, they took two of their heifers to livestock photographer Lea McCullough Jordan DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
Drew Noble shows o his red and white summer yearling during the show June 19 in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
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ConƟnued from NOBLES | Page 18 to have professional photos made for advertising and marketing purposes. “We just brought mostly heifers so that things could be a little more relaxed, and we could be done by around noon,”
Troy said. “The morning is a rush, but it always seems crazier trying to get cows ready while you’re showing heifers.” Once the photos were done, the Nobles began packing up their equipment and sent a load
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Jaime Noble gives Macie’s winter yearling a nal halter adjustment before entering the showring June 19.
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Troy (from leŌ), Drew and Dennis Noble load up show equipment for the rst trip back home.
home before they took a break to watch the remainder of the milking females show. They headed home just in time to start afternoon chores. “When we got home, we had to catch up on what didn’t get done before the show and do the regular chores, too,” Jaime said. “So besides putting stuff away and washing out toplines, we were busy.” Jaime and Ainsley attended
to feeding calves. Drew and Dennis nished mixing feed and brought in round bales. And because things never stop on a dairy farm, show day also fell on the same day as their herd’s reproduction work using an ovsynch program. They had 23 cows for Troy and Macie to breed, and Macie to enter into the computer. June 19 ended with memories made and successes
that had been earned for the Noble family, having been able to take part in one of their favorite family activities, one that just a few weeks ago had an uncertain future for 2020. Each member of the family echoed the sentiment that while they love exhibiting their animals, the friends they see and people they meet at the shows are what make it the rewarding experience it is.
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Crop and Weather
Crop and weather conditions in Dairy Star country
Little Falls, MN (Morrison County)
JOE CZECH
Roseau
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Cologne, MN
(Becker County)
(Carver County)
DARREN KERANEN
MIKE BUCKENTINE
120 cows, 215 acres
55 cows, 500 acres
The crops look good. We’ve got heat and moisture. The second crop is coming along well and we will be RAINFALL cutting later this month. TOTALS The corn is about one Last 2 and a half weeks away Weeks from shading out. We cut our peas and oats yesterday (June 22). I raked it today and 1.5” we’ll bale it for balage tomorrow. It’s doesn’t look like it will yield the best. I think the dry Since April 11 spell after we planted 3.75” it hurt it and it didn’t germinate as well. We sprayed for weevils yesterday and we finished spraying corn today.
We were getting awfully dry until we got 0.9 inches Thursday (June 18) and another 0.6 on June 21. We will be RAINFALL cutting second crop hay TOTALS at the end of the week. Last 2 The heat and dry period Weeks slowed it down. The corn is almost chest high and canopied. The soybeans looks better after the 1.5” rain and are starting to get a little more height. We haven’t had to spray for weevils yet. We have Since April 11 been spraying the corn 8.8” and the soybeans. We made ditch and grass hay June 15.
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Goodhue, MN
(Goodhue County)
MICAH HUNEKE
250 cows, 640 acres
The crops look really good. The corn is over knee high and 90% canopied. We are finishing up meadow hay this week. We are RAINFALL two weeks away from TOTALS Last 2 doing second crop hay; it was stunted because it Weeks was so dry. We sprayed for weevils June 20; they were really bad. The soybeans are 1.7” probably 6 inches tall in the area. We had a rain of 1.2 inches and that Since April 11 woke everything up. 4.15” The alfalfa grew 3-4” inches and it really helped with the corn that was rolled up in the sandy spots.
We did our triticale June 16-17. We chopped it and put it in a bunker. The triticale was a little short. The alfalfa under RAINFALL it looks really good. TOTALS The corn is canopying Last 2 around here and the Weeks soybeans are near 15 inches. Everything looks really good. We will probably start 0.65” cutting second crop over the weekend or early next week. We Since April 11 haven’t had to spray 8.9” for weevils.
Holland, MN
Webster, SD
(Pipestone County) MIKE ZEINSTRA
800 cows, 1,000 acres
We received two shots of rain over the past two weeks. We have plenty of soil moisture. The corn RAINFALL is looking really good. TOTALS It’s well past knee Last 2 high and has formed Weeks a complete canopy. We just started cutting our second crop of alfalfa. The hay looks a 3” little bit short, but the quality is excellent. We haven’t had to spray the alfalfa for weevils Since April 11 yet. We don’t raise 6.3” any soybeans, but our neighbor’s beans are about ankle high.
(Day County)
DAVID EWALT
60 cows, 780 acres
On June 20 we received about an inch of rain along with some hail. The hail hit our south quarter especially hard; the corn and the beans RAINFALL there look pretty tough. TOTALS Last 2 A couple of miles west of us, the hail turned Weeks the ground completely black. The rest of our corn looks good and is about 8 inches tall. 1” The soybeans are about 5 inches tall. Our first cutting of Since April 11 alfalfa averaged three 5.25” 1,200-pound bales per acre. The second crop of alfalfa is coming along nicely, but it appears that we may have to spray for aphids.
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Crop and Weather Fort Atkinson, IA (Winneshiek County)
GLEN SCHMITT
Crop and weather conditions in Dairy Star country Cumberland, WI
Rock Valley, IA
(Barron County)
(Sioux County)
STEVE ROZEBOOM
560 cows, 1,500 acres
(Chippewa County) RYAN HARM
MIKE RIEBE
600 cows, 710 acres
Cadott, WI
100 cows, 585 acres
100 cows, 1,200 acres
We had 4 inches of rain the last four days. The second crop hay is ready to be cut next week. It looks better than first crop. The corn is mostly RAINFALL canopied and over waist TOTALS Last 2 high. The soybeans are almost canopied and Weeks doing really good. The oats are all headed out. We wanted to chop it but we can’t because we 6” would rip up the fields if we tried. We are waiting until the ground dries up Since April 11 a bit. We have to make 14.2” the second pass on spraying the soybeans.
On June 21 we were hit by pea-sized hail that was driven by 70 mph winds. The corn was stripped up and the beans were RAINFALL defoliated, but we think TOTALS that it’s early enough in Last 2 the year for the crops Weeks to come out of it. The corn is about halfway between the knee and the hip, and was looking 2.6” excellent before the hail. We plan to start cutting our second crop of alfalfa next week. We Since April 11 7.7” haven’t seen any insects in our alfalfa as of yet.
We are starting to get a little dry. We get just enough to keep things green. We are lucky to have heavier soil, so we are still doing RAINFALL OK. South and east TOTALS Last 2 of us, they have been getting more rain and Weeks have had some storm damage. Overall, things are looking good. The corn is knee to waist 0.3” high and the second crop hay is knee high. We’ll be ready to start Since April 11 second crop around 5.6” the first of July. The beans all look good.
Things are growing better than last year. We have gotten all our corn sprayed. We are getting ready to start some second RAINFALL TOTALS crop hay, and still Last 2 have some first crop Weeks left to finish baling.
Gleason, WI
Oconto Falls, WI
Brownsville, WI
Monroe, WI
(Lincoln County)
(Shawano County)
SHAWN WAGNER
BEN BONKE
DAVID KINDSCHUH
650 cows, 1,400 acres
75 cows, 350 acres
The crops are coming along pretty nicely. We are way ahead of last year. The corn has been growing really RAINFALL fast with the rain we TOTALS have had. I would Last 2 guess it is around 6 Weeks inches tall. We are hoping for another nice stretch of weather to get some hay made. 2.6” We just started doing first crop before the rain on Saturday (June 20). The hay looks OK Since April 11 but won’t be a bumper 7.35” crop.
(Dodge County)
The corn has significantly jumped and is about knee high. We cut over 400 acres of low-lignin alfalfa. Ours was 30 inches high at first cut with feed quality ranging from 158-175. Our RAINFALL dry matter yield averaged TOTALS 1.6 tons per acre. We did Last 2 some tetting and took Weeks samples. Non-tetted was 3 points higher in feed quality. We cut the first half of our hay June 11 and chopped it June 12. Moisture of haylage averaged 60%. We cut our second batch June 12 and harvested it June 13. An early fungicide Since April 11 application gave an extra 11.25” boost to the alfalfa, and we applied commercial fertilizer shortly after. We’ve done our first application of commercial fertilizer on 550 acres of corn.
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80 cows, 500 acres We finished spraying all of our urea June 22. The corn looks good and is quite a bit over knee high. When driving around the neighborhood, I noticed RAINFALL some yellowing of corn TOTALS in the low spots, which Last 2 is probably because it Weeks got too wet after being planted. Soybeans look good but seemed to be a little stressed last week during the dry spell. They have better color now and are 6-10 inches high. Since April 11 Canning peas in our area 6.8” are pretty close to being harvested. We’ll cut second-crop hay after July 4.
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BEEF FEEDER STEERS GREENBUSH MN 9 Blk Beef Steer GREENBUSH MN 8 Blk Beef Steer GREENBUSH MN 1 Blk Beef Steer PERHAM MN 1 Blk Beef Steer SEBEKA MN 2 Red Beef Steer GREENBUSH MN 2 BWF Beef Steer HAWLEY MN 2 Blk Beef Steer GREENBUSH MN 9 Blk Beef Steer SEBEKA MN 4 Blk Beef Steer NEW YORK MILLS MN 1 Blk Beef Steer PERHAM MN 1 Red Beef Steer GREENBUSH MN 1 RWF Beef Steer GREENBUSH MN 15 Blk Beef Steer PERHAM MN 1 BWF Beef Steer BEEF FEEDER HIEFERS HAWLEY MN 5 Blk Beef Heifer HAWLEY MN 2 Blk Beef Heifer DENT MN 1 Blk Beef Heifer SEBEKA MN 6 Blk Beef Heifer GREENBUSH MN 4 Blk Beef Heifer GREENBUSH MN 1 Blk Beef Heifer WOLVERTON MN 1 Blk Beef Heifer GREENBUSH MN 1 Blk Beef Heifer GREENBUSH MN 4 Blk Beef Heifer GREENBUSH MN 15 Blk Beef Heifer GREENBUSH MN 9 Blk Beef Heifer HOL STEERS HENNING MN 4 Hol Hol Steers FRAZEE MN 3 Hol Hol Steers FRAZEE MN 1 HolX Hol Steers FRAZEE MN 1 HolX Hol Steers LAKE PARK MN 1 HolX Hol Steers FRAZEE MN 1 HolX Hol Steers LAKE PARK MN 2 Hol Hol Steers FEEDER HEIFERETTES GREENBUSH MN 1 BWF Heiferette GREENBUSH MN 1 RWF Heiferette GREENBUSH MN 1 RWF Heiferette PERHAM MN 1 BWF Heiferette SLAUGHTER COWS PLUMMER MN 1 Hol Slaughter Cows GREENBUSH MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows
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84.00 C 83.00 C 79.00 C 75.00 C
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2205 2185 1805 1580 1650
96.00 C 96.00 C 95.00 C 87.00 C 80.00 C
265 145 215 210 85 160 177
280.00 H 260.00 H 225.00 H 225.00 H 210.00 H 210.00 H 165.00 H
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330 242 165 160 122 165 135 115 130 85 112 110 80 95
500.00 H 250.00 H 240.00 H 230.00 H 220.00 H 210.00 H 190.00 H 170.00 H 150.00 H 150.00 H 145.00 H 140.00 H 140.00 H 140.00 H
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FAT CATTLE PERHAM MN 1 Red Steers PERHAM MN 1 BWF Heifers PELICAN RAPIDS MN 1 Blk Steers PELICAN RAPIDS MN 1 Blk Steers PELICAN RAPIDS MN 1 Blk Steers PERHAM MN 1 BWF Heifers PELICAN RAPIDS MN 1 Blk Steers PELICAN RAPIDS MN 1 Blk Steers PERHAM MN 1 Char Heifers PERHAM MN 1 Steers PERHAM MN 1 Steers PELICAN RAPIDS MN 4 Hol Steers PELICAN RAPIDS MN 1 Blk Heifers PERHAM MN 1 Blk Heifers PERHAM MN 1 Steers PERHAM MN 1 Steers WADENA MN 6 Hol Steers SWANVILLE MN 1 Heifers SLAUGHTER COWS SEBEKA MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 Red Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Red Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Red Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Red Slaughter Cows CALLAWAY MN 1 Hol Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows SEBEKA MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows FRAZEE MN 1 Swis Slaughter Cows
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100.00 C 98.00 C 95.00 C 94.00 C 93.50 C 91.00 C 90.50 C 89.50 C 89.00 C 88.00 C 87.50 C 87.25 C 84.50 C 84.00 C 84.00 C 84.00 C 82.75 C 80.00 C
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PERHAM MN 1 Red Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 BWF Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Red Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows PERHAM MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows PARK RAPIDS MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 Hol Slaughter Cows NEW YORK MILLS MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 BWF Slaughter Cows NEW YORK MILLS MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows CARLOS MN 1 Blk Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 Hol Slaughter Cows WADENA MN 1 BWF Slaughter Cows PELICAN RAPIDS MN 1 Swis Slaughter Cows BLUFFTON MN 1 Hol Slaughter Cows BABY CALVES BACKUS MN 1 Blk Bull Calves WADENA MN 2 Hol Bull Calves WADENA MN 1 Hol Bull Calves MENAHGA MN 1 Hol Bull Calves OSAKIS MN 2 Blk Bull Calves FINGAL ND 1 Hol Bull Calves NEW YORK MILLS MN 1 R/W Bull Calves FRAZEE MN 1 R/W Bull Calves MENAHGA MN 1 Hol Bull Calves PERHAM MN 1 Blk Hfr Calves FINGAL ND 2 Hol Bull Calves HENNING MN 1 Hol Bull Calves NEW YORK MILLS MN 1 R/W Bull Calves MENAHGA MN 1 Hol Bull Calves
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Henning - 15 Shorthorn/Hereford/Angus/JerseyX Steers, Polled, Castrated, W -100 Butcher Hogs
• July 6th Feeder Sale
• July 13th Feeder Sale
• July 20th Hog, Goat, Sheep Special Fergus Falls - 18 Hamp/SuffolkX Lambs, 80-90 lbs., 2 Ewes Barnesville - 8 Feeder Lambs, 80-100 lbs.
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PTO GENERATORS
From Laura Raatz, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
Omelets Two eggs Veggies or meat (asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, sausage, bacon, etc.) Shredded cheddar cheese
STANDARD FEATURES: 15KW to • 100% Copper Windings 150KW • Helical Gears for Smooth Operation • Full Power Receptacle • Square D Mainline Circuit Breakers • Large 3” Voltage Meter • Full Power Plug Included www.wincogen.com • Powder Coat Paint • Rodent Screens Model 50PTOC-3, 50 kw, 208 amps, • Lifting Eyes 1800 RPM, 540 input speed, 100 input hp
Cream cheese 3 tablespoons milk Butter Salt and pepper
Put veggies and meats in pan and fry until cooked through. Season them to your liking. After veggies and meats are cooked, mix two eggs and milk in bowl. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter in pan. Pour egg mixture into pan and cook until the egg is done. Place a few tablespoons of cream cheese on one side of egg, enough to cover the one side of omelet. Then place veggies and meats on top of cream cheese. Then sprinkle with shredded cheese and some salt and pepper. Flip the other side of egg over the top of inside ingredients. Sprinkle top of omelet with shredded cheese and salt and pepper. Slide omelet on to plate.
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320-217-9607
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Creamy garlic mashed potatoes 1/2 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon garlic powder Potatoes
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• Front and rear open roof box
Buying? Selling? Check the classieds.
Skin potatoes. Cook desired amount of potatoes. After potatoes are cooked, mash and then add the rest of the ingredients.
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USED SKIDSTEERS
18 Mustang 2200R, JS Ctrls, D, C/H/A, 2 spd, 200 hrs. $39,000
‘18 Gehl R165, Pilot./H ctrls, D, 1750 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 1440 hrs.- $28,750 ‘18 Gehl V330, JS ctrls, D, 3300 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 208 hrs .................. $47,500 ‘15 Gehl RT210 JS ctrls, D, 2100 lift cap, C/H/A, 2 spd, 1728 hrs..................$39,900 ‘16 Gehl R190, Gehl ctrls, D, 2100 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd., 2915 hrs ..................$23,000 ‘14 Gehl R190, Tbar Ctrls, D, 2000 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 3850 hrs ...................$22,950 ‘14 Gehl RT175, ISO switchable ctrls, D, 12� tracks, 1750 lift cap., C/H/A, 2 spd., 425 hrs. ........................................$39,900 Gehl RT165, ‘18, H ctrls., 15.5� tracks, 2000 lift cap., cab, heat, 2 spd., 450 hrs. ........................................$42,500 (11) Gehl R220, many options Start at $11,850 ‘09 Gehl 5240E, T-bar ctrls, D, 1900 lift cap, C&H, SS, 1165 hrs. ...............$27,900 Gehl 5240E P2, H/T-bar ctrls, D, 1900 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 2400 hrs ..............$22,900 ‘17 Mustang 2200R, H/F Ctrls, D, 2450 lift cap, C/H/A, 2 spd., 618 hrs. $37,100 ‘16 Mustang 2100RT, JS ctrls, D, 17� Tracks, lift cap, 2100 @ 35% & 3000
USED SKIDSTEERS
@ 50%, C/H/A, 2 spd, 673 hrs ......$45,250 ‘16 Mustang 2100RT NXT3, 17� Tracks, 2100 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 1353 Hrs .......................................$41,500 ‘14 Mustang 2600R, H&F ctrls., D, C&H, 2 spd., 2600 lift cap., 1905 hrs .....$21,900 ‘18 Mustang 1900R, H/F Ctrls, D, 2150 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 2085 hrs. ......$27,900 ‘15 Mustang 1900R, H/F ctrls, D, 1900 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 2472 hrs ............$27,900 ‘04 Mustang 2074, H/F Ctrls, D, 2250 lift cap, 2 spd, 2228 hrs. ......$16,950 ‘99 Mustang 2050, T-bar ctrls, 1650 lift cap., D, 4623 hrs., C&H, SS, 4623 hrs .............$11,900 ‘18 Mustang 2200R, JS ctrls, 2500 lift cap, C/H/A. 2 spd, Warranty till 12/2021, 70 hrs $39,900 ‘17 Mustang 2200R, H/F ctrls, D, C&H, 1870 hrs ..................................................$28,800 ‘11 Mustang 2076, JS Ctrls, D, 2200 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 3577 hrs. .............................$18,900 ‘16 Mustang 1900R, Dual H Ctrls, D, 2000 Lift Cap, C&H, 2 spd, 875 hrs .......$31,500 ‘18 Mustang 1750RT ISO/SH, Joystick, D, Tracks, 1750 Lift Cap, C/H/A, 2spd, 195 hrs. ....$38.900 ‘18 Mustang 1650R, H-ctrls, D, 1750 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 2200 hrs ..........................$26,950 ‘18 Mustang 1500R H/F Ctrls, D, C&H, 3205 hrs ..............................$26,800 ‘03 Mustang MLT16, ISO ctrls, D, 12� tracks, 1750 lift cap, C&H, 2 spd, 4088 hrs ..................................... $18,900 NH LX 885, H/F Ctrls, D, C&H, 3500 hrs. ......................................$13,900
TRACTORS
AC 7000, 2wd, 2900 Diesel, 3PT Hitch, 540 PTO, 6474 hrs $8,200
TELEHANDLERS
‘17 Manitou MLT625-75H, D, New Tires, 5500 Lift Cap, C/H/A, 3043 hrs. - $52,500 ‘19 Gehl AL750, C/H/A, 3 Spd w/speed ctrl & Hydraglide, narrow fenders, 84� bucket, 129 hrs., Demo/Rental Unit $71,500 ‘19 Gehl AL650, D, 6743 Lift Cap,750, C/H/A, 3 spd w/Hydraglide & spd ctrl, 560 hrs. .................................. $64,500w
USED TMRS/MIXERS ‘04 Penta 5600, 600 cu. ft., EZ 2000V scale, corner door ......................$10,000 ‘08 Penta 5620HD, dual walking tandem, 600 Cu. Ft, 8� Rubber, Ext., right corner door ........................$18,500 Penta 5020SD, ‘15, 500 Cu. Ft, 4’ RH conveyor, Hurricane Auger .........$23,900 ‘07 Penta 2410, Electric Stationary Mixer, 2 Spd, No Motor With Mixer ........$8,500 Penta 1120HD, 1100 cu. ft. twin screw, corner door ................................$14,900 ‘15 Kuhn Knight 3142, scale, 3’ auger discharge, Drop Side w/bucket Guards ...$27,500 ‘05 Kuhn Knight 3130, 300 cu. ft., scale w/remote, 2 ft., LH disch..............$8,500 NH 355, Scale, w/ 6’ & 10’ Extensions, Self Contained Hyd.....................$13,500
MANURE HANDLING
‘16 Kuhn knight SLC141, 4100 gal, 700 bu, Hyd LH Lid ............................. $51,500 Kuhn Knight 8132, 3200 Gal, 435 CuFt ............................................ $19,500 ’08 Kuhn Knight 8132 Frt And Rear Splash Guards.................................... $14,000 ‘14 Kuhn Knight 8124, 385 Tires, 2400 gal. .....................................$20,200 Kuhn Knight 8124, 16.5 x 16.1 tires, 2400 gal, 400 Bu.........................$17,500 Kuhn Knight 8124........................ $20,500 ‘16 Kuhn Knight SLC141, 4100 gal, 700 bu, Hyd LH Lid ..............Call for price ‘09 H&S 560 .................................$11,500 ‘13 H&S 310, 310 bu, Endgate, single beater .................................$9,900 Meyers VB750, 16x20 tires, 750 cuft, Vert. beaters w/endgate, Hyd. drive, 667 apron chain .......................... $30,500 Meyers M350, 350 Bu, End Gate ....$8,500 Hagedorn 277, 270 cu. ft., 420 bu. $10,900 Pik Rite 1190, 550 bu., top beater, hydra-push..................................$13,000 ‘91 Balzer Manure Pump, V6, 8’ pump, 2 pt. hitch, rmt. ďŹ ngertip ctrl .........$4,200 Jamesway Manure Pump, 6x8, 8’ pump, 2 pt. hitch, double agitation ..........$5,500 Houle 8’ pump, double agitation.....$5,300
HAY & FORAGE
JD 50, 5’ Mower, w/JD 2020 mounts $700 JD 350, 7’ Sickle Mower ....................$700 International Rake ............................$900 NH 256, 5 Bar Rake.........................$2,900 NH 144, ground driven, 5’ PU, 7’ rear belt w/windrow turner option, good belts .....................................$3,200 NH 144 Merger, Ground Driven ......$2,900 Case IH 600 Blower, 60â€? ............... $2,200 Haybuster H1100 bale processor, process full size bales, rear belt conveyor, 6â€? and 2’ screens................................. $12,500 ‘06 Haybuster 2650 Tub Grinder, Self Loading ................................$15,500 ‘15 Vermeer BPX9000, Process up to 5’x6’ rd bales, self-loading arms, Hyd. Apron, Rubber discharge deector .........$14,500 ‘11 Teagle 1010 Bale Processor for Rd or Sqare bales .......................$18,900 Gehl TR330, 3 Row, 30â€? Corn Head . $1,800 Badger BN950 Forage Box, 16’ box with roof, 12T MN gear.........................$2,300
MISCELLANEOUS KNIGHT 3700, International 4900 w/DT466 Engine, Automatic Transmission, Low-Speed Unload, 135,350 Miles, 16,511 hrs, Scale in Cab, Remote Display, Slide Tray Discharge - $17,900
HAY & FORAGE
Farm King 840SB, 84�, 540 PTO . $1,800 ‘17 Virnig HSBP120, 120� snow pusher/ plow, new cutting edge, cab controller, very little use.............................. $5,800 Snow Push, 10’ wide ................... $1,800 ‘98 Buffalo Scraper, 3 yard ......... $6,900 ‘12 Bobcat Brush Saw ................. $3,100 Edge HB3 Breaker, skid loader mnts, Hyd breaker, 1pt ......................... $4,500 Versatech Bale Spear, 3 spears ..... $400 ‘15 H&L Holm & Loue 3.0 Milk Taxi, 260 liter, self propelled............... $6,500 Vining Pallet Forks......................... $650
16 NH 460, 4 x 6 Bales, Knives, 8600 bales - $26,600 ‘16 Kuhn VB2290, 4x6 bales, net wrap, 9488 bales ........................................ $34,900 ‘12 Kuhn VB2190, 4x6 bales, 540 PTO ............................................ $26,900
JD 625I, CVT 4WD, 23 HP Gas - $6,800