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Running on Empty? Think EthanolArticle submitted by Rick Schwarck, President, Absolute Energy, LLC, Lyle, MN

When the fuel gauge is nearing E, whats the first thing that comes to mind? How far is the next gas station? Where can I buy the cheapest fuel?

The next time the fuel needle hovers near E think about E15. Its the newest ethanol blend available and its one of the lowest-cost fuels on the market.

E15 is a blend of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline thats just 5 percent more ethanol than the E10 fuel that has been around since 1978. Its approved for use in all 2001 and newer cars, trucks and SUVs. E15 will also save you money because its priced less than E10 and is significantly cheaper than gasoline without ethanol.

Ethanol-blended fuel has been credited with saving consumers money because blending more cost-competitive ethanol with gasoline lowers the price of fuel. The U.S. renewable fuels program is credited with saving mo-torists between $0.50 and $1.50 per gallon on fuel purchases. That gives every American more dollars to put toward food, clothing, a night out, or a summer vacation.

This added value is all made possible by the innovation and efficiency of the ethanol industry and local farmers. Combined with the increas-ing production efficiency of local corn growers, this partnership provides

enough products to both feed and fuel the world. This is all made possible by using less acres because corn yields have doubled over the last 40 years. And research indicates yields may even double again by the middle of this century.

There is no doubt that enough grain is produced annually to supply the worlds need for food and fuel. Even after accounting for the grain used for biofuels, there is more grain available today for food and feed use than at any time in history. In addition, through the ethanol manufacturing process, one-third of every bushel of corn processed into ethanol is convert-ed into livestock feed. Last year the ethanol industry produced enough livestock feed to provide 7 quarter pound hamburgers for every person on the planet. There is no doubt the worlds grain supply has grown large enough to satisfy both increased demand for food and animal feed, as well as increased biofuel production. All of this boils down to the availability of record food supplies and affordable fuel.

Since there is a correlation between food prices and oil consumption, the more ethanol used, the less impact on food costs. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was originally implemented in 2005 to create increased blending of biofuels in our nations gasoline. And since that time, food prices have risen more slowly. Food price inflation has averaged 2.8 per-cent annually since 2005, the year the RFS was enacted, compared to an average 3.5 percent from 1980 2004, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The World Bank reports that most of the contribution to food price changes starting in 1997 through 2012, comes from the price of crude oil. Through these years, ethanol production has risen while annual food price inflation has declined. So, ethanol is not only helping keep food pric-es affordable, its also lowering fuel prices.

Ethanol is the lowest-cost, cleanest octane source in the world. This envi-ronmentally-friendly, biodegradable octane booster helps prevent some harmful pollutants from reaching the atmosphere. Last year, by using ethanol, motorists helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 million metric tons. Thats the same effect as taking 8.4 million cars off the road. And thats not all, ethanol reduces dependence on oil imports. Because ethanol is blended in 98 percent of all the fuel sold nationwide, oil im-ports have dropped to 28 percent. Last year, ethanol use is credited with replacing 512 million barrels of crude oil thats slightly more than the oil imported annually from Saudi Arabia.

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Entanglement with overhead power lines and farm equipment is one of the most common electrical hazards on the farm. Many types of farm equipment can come in contact with overhead power lines. Tractors with front-end loaders, portable grain augers, fold-up planters, dump truck beds and sprayer booms are all examples of equipment that can easily get caught in overhead power lines.

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Using cover crops has been found to help increase soil health and water quality. Since this is a newer farm practice in the Freeborn County area, confusion on how it can influ-ence a farms crop insurance, when and how to plant covers, and when and how to terminate has prevent-ed many producers from trying this new practice.

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Freeborn County Soil Health Team to Host Field Day: Cover Cropping 101Water - A Shared ResponsibilityIn the last few years it seems Ive been drawn to get involved in the business of water. Water in many different aspects. I guess I could say its been more than just recently. I could go back to my first years after high school when Dad bought a til-ing machine and we spent what seemed like forever draining the home farm and then a couple other pieces of land he owned at the time. We even did a little work laying tile for some neighbors. The idea was to get rid of it-the water that is. Not all of it, just the excess. The por-tion of it that made farming difficult. It caused problems in most springs because our heavy clay soils held water tight and we couldnt get the crop planted on time. In the fall I remember getting stuck with the combine and trucks trying to harvest the crop. So we fixed it, we removed the nuisance. That was a long time ago, although we are still benefiting from that drainage system.

Today it seems water is all anyone talks about. In our part of the country its

mostly about getting rid of it. Yes we need some of it, after all it is the life-blood of our existence. Even more so than food. But when there is too much of it, or it comes to us too quickly, it causes problems. So we try to control it. Slow it down, speed it up, drain it, send it down the river. Weve been doing this ever since our ancestors settled this area and began to till the rich fertile soil that lies under our feet and build villages and towns along the rivers of our area. Even the federal government helped with this by investing in drainage systems designed to carry away the excess water. It was the right thing to do!

What Ive found interesting is the huge difference between areas to the north like the boundary waters canoe area where there is practically nothing but water, and the desert southwest where they are virtually running out of water. Ive spent time in both these areas and it amazes me how differently people talk about this valuable resource. It is so

beautiful up north to canoe for miles and miles with only an occasional portage on land, in between lake after lake of clean, drinkably fresh water. There seems to be an endless flow coming into and out of the area.

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Whether its in surplus or shortage, we need to respect water every time we come in contact with it. Whether we are trying to conserve it, control it, or just get rid of it. It seems no matter how we use water, we ultimately contaminate it. Whether its drinking it, showering with it, flushing a toilet, draining it from our streets and parking lots, watering our crops, lawns and golf courses or drain-ing it from the land, we in some way add something to it. Then we try (as we should) to remove the contamination from it before passing it back into the environment. And there is no perfect way of doing this.

There is a certain amount of guilt to be shared by everyone about how we treat our water. It doesnt help when we point fingers at others because that finger can be turned around and pointed the other way. We are all somewhat guilty, but most of us are trying to improve the situ-ation. We all share the benefits of water and at the same time share the responsi-bility to respect it and keep it as clean as possible. This certainly goes for both our towns and rural areas.

Being a part of production agriculture I see real efforts being made to reduce erosion and improve the quality of the water that leaves the landscape. These things are not new to us. Weve been doing them for a long time. And a lot of these efforts are voluntary, like putting in grass waterways, reducing tillage to leave more residue on the surface of the

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Our business of farming is being scruti-nized more and more everyday by people quite removed from agriculture and who have very little knowledge of what we do and what efforts are being made to keep our water clean. If we sit back and dont get involved with telling our story of the efforts being made, we will be destined to accept more restrictions on, and more regulation of, everything we do in our job of feeding the world.

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controversy. However, what ended up getting passed is not radically different than laws that were current-ly on the books. In 1969 the Minnesota Shoreland Manage-ment Ordinance required 50 feet of perennial vegetation on public waters. In 1977 a law was passed requiring a 16.5 foot buffer on new public ditch systems or public ditch systems that went through a process called a redetermination of benefits. The new law requires 16.5 feet on all ditches wheth-er they were redetermined or not and extends the one rod buffer requirement on private ditches upstream of a public ditch. Deadlines for compliance

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The township of Stanton, Minn., is kind of a wide spot in the road, yet its known for two interesting features. First is the airport where gliders are a popular pastime, but the bigger features is the Syngenta field research facility.

Recently, the company broke ground on a $20 million expansion of its North American Seedcare Institute that will bring a new 38,000 square-foot building to the research farm.

The North America Seedcare Institute was already in Stanton, but this expan-sion brings a new level of research, and training, to the mix. This is an import-ant day for us, says Palle Pedersen, head, seedcare product marketing. Seedcare products provide plants with a healthy start and help to achieve increased yield, crop quality and profit potential.

The event, which drew a range of dignitaries, is the start of a significant continued investment in seedcare, a business Syngenta first entered in 1979 with Concep, a seed safener first used in sorghum. The company has pioneered uses of fungicide and other additives during the next 35 years.

The new facility will house high-tech laboratories for research and develop-ment, treating, plantability, dust-off and quality assurance. It will also include a scale-up treating area, a treating equip-ment performance area to simulate real-life experiences for customers, a training facility, seed warehouse and office and meeting space.

Seed treatment popularityPedersen notes that as many as six ac-tive ingredients are now being applied to seed, which pushes up the need for research into maximizing the technol-

ogy.Ponsi Trivisvavet, regional director, North America, and president, Syngenta Seeds, points to the companys Good Growth Plan, a global sustainability initiative focused six corporate commit-ments. This expansion shows our focus on the first of the six - make crops more efficient, Trivisvavet says. Farmers challenges are becoming increasingly complex.

She pointed to the corporate invest-ment of $1.3 billion in R&D annually, with this latest expansion showing the future commitment the company has.

As for the six commitments of the Good Growth Plan? They include: Make crops more efficient; rescue more farmland; help biodiversity flourish; empower smallholders; help people stay safe; and look after every worker.

Ravi Ramachandran, head of Syngentas

North America Seed Care Institute, adds: Our customers require highly special-ized products and services from us. As a result, the solutions we work on today are much more sophisticated than they were five to 10 years ago.

The seed treatment business has evolved, and the products we develop require an increased level of training for our seed company customers, ag retail-ers, applicators and farmers.

Syngenta currently operates 10 Seed-care Institutes globally, but an 11th will open in Singapore soon. The global net-work allows the company to fine-tune application rates, and match products to specific markets. The Stanton, Minn., facility is one of those 11 global sites, and this expansion is a key move for the company in the seedcare business. The facility will be completed by the end of 2016.

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Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Program assistance is available to eligible applicants who -

Are unable to obtain conventional credit,

Will be the owner or renter of a not larger than family sized farm,

Have sufficient training and/or experience in managing and operating a farm,

Are citizens or lawfully admitted aliens,

Show repayment ability for the requested loan,

Show sufficient security for the requested loan.

Loans are available for machinery, livestock, crop operating and real estate purposes. Now is the time to discuss 2015/2016 credit needs with your current lender. If Farm Service Agency assistance may be required, contact the Farm Service Agency as soon as possible to be ready for the 2016 operating cycle.

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Large and powerful equipment can be found all over a farm. This equipment is also a source of many injuries. By developing a safety first attitude and following some basic equipment safety guidelines, you can stay out of harms way and set a good example for others.

Pay attention to all safety information. Read operators manual and warning decals.

Inspect the equipment and correct any hazards before operating.

Identify hazardous areas on equipment and make sure you stay away from moving parts. Beware of pinch points, shear points, wrap points, pull-in areas, thrown objects, crush points, stored en-ergy hazards and freewheeling parts.

Shut down equipment, turn off the engine, remove key and wait for mov-

ing parts to stop before dismounting equipment.

Keep bystanders and others away from equipment operation area.

Grain Handling Safety

Minnesota farmers will be working with large amounts of grain during the harvest season. Automated equipment has made grain handling easy and fast. But, grain storage structures and han-dling equipment create hazardous work areas. Farmers should make sure they take the proper steps to put safety first to prevent injuries, illnesses and even death.

Lock entrances to grain handling areas.

Install ladders inside bins.

Do not enter grain bins that are being loaded or unloaded. Flowing grain can trap and suffocate you in seconds.

If it is necessary to enter a bin, shut off

and lockout power before entering. Use a safety harness and safety line. Have several people available outside the bin to lift entrant out in case of an emer-gency.

Wear proper dust-filtering respirators when working in and around grain handling areas. High amounts of dust and molds could be present and could be very dangerous.

Livestock Handling Safety

The following are some animal-han-dling practices that can be used to keep farm workers, family members and visitors safe.

Label livestock handling areas to warn away visitors.

Design livestock pens and handling facilities using recommended plans.

All facilities should be designed to allow workers easy access to and exit from

animals.

Keep children and bystanders out of livestock handling areas.

Animal behavior can change suddenly, so be sure you understand some of the common instincts of animals.

A strong territorial instinct is common.

Changes in lighting or shadows can excite or spook them.

Separation from other animals can cause unpredictable behavior.

Sudden or loud noises can frighten animals.

Some types of livestock, such as beef cattle, swine and dairy cattle, are color-blind and have poor depth perception. This causes them to be sensitive to con-trasts in light, movement, and noises.

Cattle and horses can see everything around them except directly behind their hindquarters.

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Grain farmers have a vital role in mov-ing lives forward, growing food and feed that nourishes our community and the world. The Austin Area Foundation, too, is committed to improving lives and area communities.

Gifts of grain are a unique and un-derutilized way to make a charitable gift. Using grain to make a gift to the Austin Area Foundation which may be designated for the purpose you choose

can be a wonderful way to invest in the future while achieving tax savings.

Benefits of Gifting Grain

For farm operators, gifting grain di-rectly, rather than selling the grain and making a gift from the proceeds, may provide a more significant tax savings. Contributing grain allows you to avoid the sale of the commodity as income, while the production costs may still be

deductible. Reducing taxable income may provide advantages such as mini-mizing or eliminating self-employment tax and reducing adjusted gross income.

Important Things to Consider

Be sure the gift is grain commodities, not a grain storage receipt, which could be considered a cash equivalent. The Austin Area Foundation must be able to demonstrate control and dominion over the gifted property. Therefore, as a donor, you cannot offer the founda-tion any guidance as to when to sell the commodity.

To make a gift of grain to a charitable organization, the taxpayer/donor must be a farm operator. There is no recog-nized income, but the charitable deduc-tion is limited to basis, which is ordinari-ly zero. Typically, your cost of raising and growing the grain can be deducted as a farm business expense.

Many grain farmers annually certify or document bushels of production with a Farm Service Agency for purposes

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With our unusual up-and-down weath-er patterns this year our farmers have encountered some differences from previous years. The harvest came a bit earlier this year for both the garden produce and the apples. Tomatoes have had an exceptionally good year and the abundance of sunshine we had in May and June produced a bumper crop of asparagus. Cucumbers and melons, un-fortunately, did not fare as well, as vines withered under the heat. While some

produce, such as lettuce and asparagus, have finished for the year, our market still has a wide variety of options to car-ry us through the remainder of the mar-ket season. In fact, apples and squash, both fall produce, are just getting start-ed. Both the Honey crisp apples and the Sweet 16 apples have been doing well. Strawberries are still available and have not only been doing well grown hydroponically in the greenhouses, but, if everything goes according to plan, may be available into November or December. For our farmers that provide eggs at the market, they find that the weather changes tend to make the chickens temperamental, which affects how many eggs they lay.

Every growing season is not without its problems. One of our farmers had to deal with tomato blight and will have to rotate crops next year to help with the problem. The excess of overcast days we have had this summer has forced our strawberry farmer to keep a

closer eye on the possibility of mildew on the plants. Moisture related issues have caused harmless small spots to ap-pear on some of the apples. As always, deer think the farms are all you can eat buffets, and continue to be a problem.

Our farmers do their best to try and provide the market customers with exactly what they are looking for. This year dill and kohlrabi have been diffi-cult to keep on the tables. Tomatoes and corn continue to be great sellers. You cant beat the local fresh fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and melons. For apples the popular varieties are the Zestar apples, Chestnut crab apples, sweet despite the crab apple name, and of course the Honey Crisp. Flavors com-ing in the fall are the Fireside, Connell Red and Haralson apples. With people trending towards healthier eating, some of our farmers are trying new varieties of old favorites, such as the purple pota-toes, which are higher in antioxidants.

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The Farm Service Agency is currently working on a few deadlines. September 30 is the final day to sign up for the 2014 and 2015 ARC/PLC (farm program); MPP Dairy program; and CRP acres that expire this year. As a result of doing all the background work for signing up two years at once into the farm program and these other deadlines our office is very busy. Many producers called in and were put on a list for the ARC program,

we ask for your patience as we work through the backlog. We will call when the contracts are run. As long as you have called in, the September 30 ARC deadline does not apply to you.

Dairy producers need to get signed up into the MPP program. The basic level of coverage is very cheap protection. Wisconsin Extension has an excellent webinar on the possible impacts of MPP and lower prices. The buy-up coverage

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New provisions increase on-farm storage for dairy, flowers, meatsBy albert Lea Tribune

WASHINGTON U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced in a press release that the Farm Storage Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers to build or upgrade storage facilities, will now include dairy, flowers and meats as eligible commodities.

For 15 years, this program has provided affordable financing, allow-ing American farmers and ranchers to construct or expand storage on the farm, said Dolcini in a press release. By adding eligible commodities, these low-interest loans will help even more family farmers and ranchers to expand on-site storage.

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503 WANTED TO BUYWANTED TO BUY: Military items, guns, vehicles, mem-orabilia, junk, motorcycles, 4 wheelers, parts & etc. Call 507-433-3750. 20/28b00/22Wanted: Cars, Trucks & Junk Cars $150.00 & up & up. Copper, Aluminum & Brass. Car Batteries. Call 507-318-0869 or 641-512-7334. 19/0al00/22

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JEFF NIELSEN SALES & TRUCKING: Skidloaders: John Deere 260 C/H Hrs: 1600 $19,500.00. Caterpillar 226 C/H Hrs:1380 $21,500.00. Bobcats: 553 Hrs:1268 $10,500.00 7753 Hrs:3200 $10,750.00. S175 C/H Hrs:905 $23,500.00. 742B Hrs:2130 gas $9K. New Hol-land: L250:Hrs:1590 18hp Gas $4,650.00. Hydra Mac 9C diesel Hrs:3200 $6k. Case: 90XT 2-speed Hrs:6250 $12,900.00. 1845:C/H diesel $7K 1830: Gas$6,500.00. 1835C C/H Gas Hrs:2700 $7,750.00. Massey Fergu-son 6ft. 3pt. Rotary Mower: $550.00. Case bucket: 62 $350.00. New Holland Round Baler 664 $6,500.00. (400-2000lb. Bale). Used Tires: 10X16.5-12X16.5 $30.00 a piece. Call for Appt. & Info Jeff Nielsen Sales Eberhardt Str., Albert Lea, MN, Buy-Sell-Trade H-507-377-1137, C-507-383-7012 Website: jeffnielsensales.com Email: [email protected] Short Haul Trucking Service available. I also take Consignments (10% com-mission). 21/0al00/23

507 FIREWOODOAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY. AUSTIN AND ALBERT LEA AREA. CALL 438-9181. 19/56b00/21

551 HOUSEHOLDFor Sale: Table & Chairs-tabletop is country red, 4 chairs, 1 leaf. Also Afghans for sale 507-396-8600. 19/30p00/21

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

PLUMBINGEnerson

Plumbing Service30 Years of Experience

Faucets * Sinks * Water HeaterSoftners * Toilets * Drain Cleaning

Cash and Carry RatesNo Minimum Charge507-325-2526

BUILDING SALES

3714 4th Street NW, AUSTIN P: 433-3454

Contractors and Homeowners choose . . . ProBuild

KitchenExpertsFree Estimates!

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Contractors and Homeowners choose...ProBuild

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Adam Meyer 438-3467 or 438-9181

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Licensed & Insured20 years of experience

CONSTRUCTION

Lic.# 20593010

LANDSCAPING

[email protected]

LAWN CARE

KCLAWNCARESpring Cleanups Mowing EdgingDethatching Trimming Areating

325-1202 or 438-6445 Free Estimates Insured Kim CrawfordOwner

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

1001 4th Street S.E. Austin, MN

Heating, Fireplaces, Solar, Air Conditioning

Austins #1 home comfort company with NATE Certified Technicians.FREE ESTIMATE

CALL

437-6500

GENERAL CONTRACTING

HUTCH & SONS BUILDERS L.L.C.

Custom HomesAdditions

Remodeling WindowsDecks Siding

Roofing ConcreteDecorative Concrete

Fencing

(507) 434-4650Bonded & InsuredMn. Lic#BC324786

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Houses, GaragesBasements, ShedsFurnitureElectrical ItemsAny Junk

Any Odd JobsSenior DiscountsBest Prices

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Spring Cleaning Specials

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MOWINGJakes Custom

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*Waterways *Road Ditch Mowing *Buffer ZonesC: 507-402-2542H: 507-437-1731

Stephen Jacobsen

LANDSCAPING

SECURITY SYSTEMSThe Quotes are Free, the Peace of Mind is Priceless

Monitored Security SystemsStarting at $200

Digitally recorded camera systemswith full 3 year replacement warranty

Lowest monitoring rates in areaLocally Owned 20+ Years Experience

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Corkys Corner,

Inc.507-582-3552 Adams, MN

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 AM TO 10 PM Piccadilly Pizza Donut Connection

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308 West Main Street Adams, MN507-582-3528

Heating VentilatingAir Conditioning

Electrical Plumbing

Elkton105 Main St., Elkton, MN 55933

(507) 584-6441Adams

15 4th St. NW, Adams, MN 55909(507) 582-3448

Dexter235 S. Main St., Dexter, MN 55926

(507) 754-5133Rose Creek

61255 170th St., Rose Creek, MN 55970(507) 437-4678

www.unitedfsb.com

Grand Meadow507.754.5125Ostrander507.657.2236

Leroy507.324.5347Elkton507.754.5041Spring Valley507.346.7261

Wykoff 507-352-5281Chester, Iowa 563-565-2415

Fertilizer Seed Grain Feed Chemicals

Friday City-Wide Rummage Sales

Dodgeball Tournament 3:30 Southland Summer Smash - Youth Wrestling Tournament - 7:00pm

Adult Bean Bag Tournament - 6:00 registration, throw at 6:45pm

Saturday City-Wide Rummage Sales

Poker Fun Walk/Bike Ride 7am to 9am Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Silent

Auction - 8am to Noon 5K Run/Walk, Kids Mile Fun Run

Big-Cup Golf Tournament - 9:30am with Silent Auction 9:30-3:00 Youth Bean Bag Tournament - Register 12:15, Throw at 1:00pm

Sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Pull - 2:00pm Steak Fry - 5:00 - 8:30pm

Street Dance featuring Next to Nothing, 8:30 to 12:30

Sunday Coronation of Dairy Days

Prince and Princess Grand Parade

Pickup and Tractor Pull Kids games and Food after Parade

Adams Fire Department Kids Water Fights Sheltered Reality - Choreographed

drumming American Legion Military Museum - open after parade

Chicken Fry Car/Tractor Show Ice Cream Eating Contest

Milking Contest

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Conservation Construction Land Drainage Wildlife Ponds Road Boring Backhoeing Consulting

PHILLIP OR MARK MORREIM71610 263rd St. Albert Lea Office (507) 826-3449

Marks Cell (507) 383-6550 or Phils Cell (507) 330-1889

Hamilton Auction Co.Call for all your Auction needs!

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Scouting for Higher YieldsArticle submitted by Lynn Lagerstedt, President, Farm-Tech Crop Services/GPS ServicesThe environment of a farm field is always changing. The change is brought about by such things as the crops grown on the field, the tillage practices of the grower and weed and insect control practices implemented to control pests. Species of weeds that were dormant have begun to grow and adapt to changes in the soil environment. Other pest species adapt and become resistant to the pesticides that earlier controlled the pest. The product Roundup, which was once thought to kill all weeds, now has weeds that are resistant to the pesticide. Insects that were killed by GMO pesticides are now showing resistance to the technology.To stay on top of the changes in pest species it is necessary to scout crops for developing problems. Many times the problem can be identified and corrected in season before it becomes a major problem. The weed, waterhemp, has become a major weed issue. Some of the problem is because of its biology which leads to genetic diversity in the species allowing it quickly develop resistance to Roundup and other herbicides. Scouting will allow you to identify the problem earlier and implement control programs.Another problem that has developed in the past few years is deficiency to sulfur. It was not long ago that sulfur fertilizer was said to be the most oversold nutri-ent. Because the atmosphere has been cleaned of acid rain, today there is a likely shortage of sulfur in growing crops. By scouting crops, sulfur shortages can be identified by knowing the deficiency symptoms in small plants. The good news is that sulfur deficiencies can be corrected with a timely application of sulfate forms of fertilizer.Scouting for weed, insect and nutritional problems is essential to modern crop production. Identifying and correcting problems leads to profitable crop yields.

LEWIS CHARLES CYCLESmotorcycle sales, service & accessories

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507.373.8895POET.COM/GLENVILLE

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ATMs Internet/Telephone Banking

MEMBERFDIC

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2401 Bridge Ave. Albert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-8600

Offices at:

www.producestatebank.com

109 W. Park Ave.

Hollandale, MN 56045

(507) 889-4311

2401 Bridge Ave.

Albert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-8600

220 E. William St.


(507) 373-5500

Putting the Farmer

First!

Sales | Service | Parts www.KibbleEq.com

Kibble Equipment is proud to serve farmers and families like yours. We work to keep operations productive and thriving season after season.

LAND RESOURCEMANAGEMENT &

REALTY, INC507-754-5815 | 800-653-2340

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ACREAGE LOTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Randy Queensland [email protected] Queensland [email protected]

SERVING SOUTHERN MINNESOTA & NORTHERN IOWA

FREE ESTIMATES

FREE DESIGN with materials purchased from LeRoy Lumber

FREE DELIVERY

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Jim Bottema, ManagerRoger Stratton, Outside Sales

201 Main Street | LeRoy, MN

507-324-5101

Leroy inc.Lumber

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Have a Safe Harvest!

CRWD continues to make progress on it's purpose to reduce flooding and improve water quality in the streams and rivers in the District

Accomplishments include: 1.5 Million in funding coming to the Cedar to Improve Dobbins Creek

through targeting high priority locations. Land treatment techniques will be used to hold the soil, detain the flow and protect the streambanks.

Revision of the Rules . . . watch the newspapers for a public hearing the end of March.

Projects completed include: - Ravine Stabilization - Basins-holding water for 24 hours- Waterways - Controlled Drainage - Rock Intents - Buffers along streams - Wetland Restorations for Flood Reduction

For more information please contact the Cedar River Watershed District at 507-434-2603 or

visit our website at www.cedarriverwd.org

1408 21st Ave NWAustin

507.434.2603


Bosch. Genuine Parts.Keep your Bosch-equipped diesel engine running smooth. We stock both new & rebuilt Bosch injection equipment.QUALITY SERVICE See us for fast, dependable service. We test, calibrate & repair injection pumps, nozzle assemblies & glow plugs. Warranty & normal repair. INJECTIoN TECHNology

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P&L Excavating

COMPLETE SEPTIC SERVICE

Mrs. Gerrys Premium Mashed Potatoes are made with perfectly cooked Idaho russets and mixed with real grade AA butter and fresh milk with just the right blend of spices. Just heat and serve. Its that simple.

Try all of our delicious varieties: Country Style, Garlic, Hearty, Loaded and Premium Mashed Potatoes

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505 W Front St. 507-377-8910Albert Lea, MN innovance.com

Employee Owners Providing Manufacturing Solutions

Rons Farm Fuel Service

Diesel Fuel1-800-590-4206641-592-4206

Maple Island, MNLake Mills, IA Buffalo Center, IA Forest City, IA

507.373.8895POET.COM/GLENVILLE

HUMAN + NATURE

At POET, we understand that the needs of our society and a healthy environment are not mutually exclusive. By combining human ingenuity with natures miracle of growth, we can strike a balance. Sustainably.

Map3.5x3.5

process

Serving the community since 1926!

Checking Savings Loans CDs IRAsHSAs Safe Deposit Boxes Debit/Credit Cards

ATMs Internet/Telephone Banking

MEMBERFDIC

109 W Park Ave.Hollandale, MN 56045

(507) 889-4311

2401 Bridge Ave. Albert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-8600

Offices at:

www.producestatebank.com

109 W. Park Ave.

Hollandale, MN 56045

(507) 889-4311

2401 Bridge Ave.


(507) 373-8600

220 E. William St.


(507) 373-5500

Putting the Farmer

First!

Sales | Service | Parts www.KibbleEq.com

Kibble Equipment is proud to serve farmers and families like yours. We work to keep operations productive and thriving season after season.

LAND RESOURCEMANAGEMENT &

REALTY, INC507-754-5815 | 800-653-2340

lrmrealestate.comRESIDENTIAL COMMERICAL FARMS

ACREAGE LOTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Randy Queensland [email protected] Queensland [email protected]

SERVING SOUTHERN MINNESOTA & NORTHERN IOWA

FREE ESTIMATES

FREE DESIGN with materials purchased from LeRoy Lumber

FREE DELIVERY

www.leroylumber.doitbest.com

Jim Bottema, ManagerRoger Stratton, Outside Sales

201 Main Street | LeRoy, MN

507-324-5101

Leroy inc.Lumber

Albert leA Seed HouSe 1414 W. Main, Albert Lea | 507-377-2372 800-352-5247 | www.alseed.com

Have a Safe Harvest!

CRWD continues to make progress on it's purpose to reduce flooding and improve water quality in the streams and rivers in the District

Accomplishments include: 1.5 Million in funding coming to the Cedar to Improve Dobbins Creek

through targeting high priority locations. Land treatment techniques will be used to hold the soil, detain the flow and protect the streambanks.

Revision of the Rules . . . watch the newspapers for a public hearing the end of March.

Projects completed include: - Ravine Stabilization - Basins-holding water for 24 hours- Waterways - Controlled Drainage - Rock Intents - Buffers along streams - Wetland Restorations for Flood Reduction

For more information please contact the Cedar River Watershed District at 507-434-2603 or

visit our website at www.cedarriverwd.org

1408 21st Ave NWAustin

507.434.2603


Chemical Fertilizer Feed Grain Seed Soil Sampling LP Refined Fuels

Grand Meadow 507.754.5125 Rochester 507.289.4086

Ostrander 507.657.2236 Leroy 507.324.5347 Elkton 507.754.5041

Spring Valley 507.346.7261 Wykoff 507.352.5281 Chester, IA 563.565.2415

Farmland Sales & Acquisitions Farm AuctionsAppraisals Professional Farm Management

www.Hertz.ag641.423.9531

Make the Most of Your Farmland Investment

Serving the Midwest for almost 70 years.

2800 4th St. SW, Suite 7Mason City, IA 50401

Visiting Angels is accepting applications for depend-able and professional Caregivers to provide care and support to our clients in the Austin area. We have part time day shifts available and offer flexible scheduling. Please complete an online application at va181.ersp.biz/employment or visit our website at visitingangels.com/rochester. 20/36c00/22PART TIME IMMEDIATE OPENING: MASSAGE THER-APIST. Providing massage services through a variety of techniques, skilled in advanced body care techniques, and proficiency in massage therapy. Clinical setting with ability to increase clientele. Competitive wages. Send resume to: Bollingberg Chiropractic Clinic 704 W. Oak-land Ave.. Austin, MN 55912 20/35b00/22

407 DAYCAREDayCare has Openings for all ages. Open 4:30 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. N.E. Area. 433-5639.

Childcare Openings Hours Flexible, Food Program. Located in Southgate Area. Call 433-8138, Ask for Lin-da. 21/29b00/tfn

501 ANTIQUESANTIQUES WANTED: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHS & ALBUMS ADVERTIS-ING SIGNS PRE 1960 POSTCARDS (written on OK), Books, Magazines, Anything Paper, LICENSE PLATES, TOKENS , CIVIL WAR & WWI & WWII & VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHS & WAR ITEMS, POCKET WATCHES, Marbles, GOLD & SILVER Coins, Hunting & Fishing, Feed & Seed Sacks, Railroad, Outboard Motors, Toys, Guns, Knives, Crocs, Peddle Cars & Tractors, Jewelry, Car Parts, Weathervanes Old Tools. COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 1 piece or Complete Estates 41 Years Buy-ing. 507-402-0880.

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