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2 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 3AG SAFETY • AG STORAGE • ATVS • BANKS

We’re here to help yoube successful!

The First National Bank in Amboy

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Amboy & Dixon815-857-3625 800-216-0008

Where you come first.Where you come first.

Come in and visit with our ag loanofficers about your financial needs.

Your locally-owned full-service hometown bank126N. Broad StreetLanark, IL 61046815-493-2631 www.lanarkbank.com

Exchange State Bank

Come see us for anyof your ag lendingneeds. You’ll bepleased that you did.

Investing in the Community Since 1878

[email protected]

Building Agricultural Storage Since 1971Commercial Grain Storage | Farm Storage | Industrial Warehousing

Millwright Services | Crane Services | Concrete ServicesCustom Engineering | Computer-Designed Layouts

309-897-8216 | 877-281-3682Fax: 866-811-5248

Look upand look outfor power lines!

800-858-5522www.jocarroll.com

ELECTRIC | NATURAL GAS | BROADBAND

4 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYBANKS

Gehant Bankwww.gehantbank.com

The Most ReliableName in the Field

2514 Johnson St., West Brooklyn, ILPhone 815-628-3121 Fax 815-628-3551

Since 1897

Laying theGroundwork.

Machine Loans • Livestock LoansOperating Lines of Credit • Real Estate

(815) 864-2111 Shannon • (815) 946-2777 Polo(815) 864-2125 Lake Carroll • www.fsbshannon-polo.com

“I have had 27 years of bankingexperience-25 years in the agfield. My most important goalis to provide a warm and friendlyatmosphere in order to make mycustomers feel at home when theycome in the bank. Farming haspresented many challenges overthe years. I have always beensupportive of my customersand worked with them in any wayI can through both the good timesand the tough times.”

Lori Hillison

815-453-2662 815-732-3282 815-562-5571Member FDIC

Operating Lines • Equipment Loans • Livestock LoansReal Estate Loans • Farmer Mac Approved Lender

Helping farmers builda brighter future...

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 5BANKS • BUTCHERING

451 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville, IL • 815-225-7171www.milledgevillebank.com

Dedicated to serving youragricultural lending needs.

TERRYHUSETHSenior Vice President

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The Ag team you can trust.

Saukvalleybank.com

Johnson’s Processing Plant Inc.Custom Butchering

Quarters and Halves For Sale205 IL., Rt. 40

Chadwick, IL. 61014(815)684-5183

6 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYBANKS • CHAINS • CHEMICALS

NORTH’S OIL CO.815-284-6635

P.O. Box 618 • Dixon, ILCustom Applications • Fuel / Oil • Fertilizer • Chemical • Seed

WWW.FARMCHAINS.COMHard to Find Chains

Call “Krazy Ken”, The Farmers Friend800-648-5429 • 815-440-1779

Roller Chains - Ag ChainsPintle Chains - Steel Detachable Chains

105 S. Peoria, Dixon

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 7BANKS • DAIRY EQUIP • ELECTRONICS

Bob Goelitz815-561-3003

Tom Hughes815-645-2023

A Heritage of ServingLocal Agriculture

Member FDIC

Stillman Bank has been committed to ag lendingfor over 130 years. And we’ll be around for years tocome, working with local farmers, our neighbors,to solve your unique banking concerns.

Stop in or call to schedule an appointment for usto come to you.

Earning Your Trust Since 1882

www.stillmanbank.com

KEEP AN EYEON THINGS!

CONTROL YOURCOMMUNICATION COSTS

INTERCEPT THOSEIMPORTANT PHONECALLS

Security Cameras& Systems

FM 2-WayRadio Systems

BusinessTelephone Systems

Whiteside County Airport • 10924 Hoover Rd, Rock Falls815-622-9000 • www.radioranchinc.com

W E S E R V I C E W H A T W E S E L L !Don’t take a Chance...Call Radio Ranch!

TRI-COUNTY DAIRY SUPPLY4107 U.S. HWY 51 N. • Janesville, WI 53545

608-757-2697 • [email protected]

8 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYEQUIPMENT/SALES & SERV • EXCAVATING

Todd Scudder

Shop: 815-857-2326Cell: 815-866-2572 Amboy, IL 61310

Scudder ImplementWe Buy And Sell Used Farm Machinery

PPeabudy’s Inc.2900 Polo Rd. • P.O. Box 443, Sterling, IL

815-626-4600 • Fax 815-626-0456

MORRISON BLACKTOP, INC.• Blacktopping• Sealing• Excavation• Trucking• Ditch Work

• Waterways• Basements• Dozer• Excavator• Backhoe

• Skid Loaders• Grader• Snow Removal• Rollers• Rock/Dirt/Sand

600 KLIMSTRA CT., MORRISON, IL“Located in the Morrison Industrial Park”

KEITH STRALOWKURT STRALOW

Office: 815-772-4033“34Years in Business”

A leader inEquipment

Sales &Service

Walnut, IL815-379-2313

Brown Sales & Service

Washington Implement Co. Inc.N6491 HWY N

Monticello, WI 53570608-938-4041

www.washingtonimplement.com

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 9

BUILDINGS

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Good things come to those who wait.For a limited time, receive a freeupgrade to our new and exclusive

Morton Foundation System when youbuy a Morton building to be constructed

between January and April 2015.

For more information on this offer andour foundation system call or visit us

online at mortonbuildings.com

309-936-7282Atkinson II

January through April is the best time to build!Planning NOW for

“Winter construction” can save thousands!Please contact us for more information!

815-441-1558Steve Hamm

309-936-7282 • Atkinson, ILCertain restrictions may apply. Check with your local Morton Construction Center for details and availability. Patented product

used with permission of Perma-Column, Inc. ©2014 Morton Buildings, Inc. A listing of GC licenses availableat http://mortonbuildings.com/licenses. Reference Code 043

10 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYEXCAVATING • FARM LEASES/SALES • FARM SUPPLIES

215 East First Street, Suite 100 Dixon, IL815-288-4949 • www.egblc.com

Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee& Considine LLC

Experience MattersFarm Leases • Estate Planning • Farm Sales

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100 Roosevelt StreetHooppole, Illinois

www.vernsfarmsupply.com

Bucket Elevators, Grain Bins,Dryers, Dump Pits, Towers,Grain Pumps & Augers

QualityWork!We MoveThe Earth!Tiling &Trenching w/ GPS & RTK Mapping • AllTypes of ExcavatingTrucking • DitchWork • Culverts • Basments • Demolition • Site Prep

Clearing • Road Building • Paving • Ponds &WaterwaysSanitary Sewer &Water

FREE ESTIMATES!ALLAN STICHTER • 309-738-5022

309-659-20229680 Lyman Road • Erie, ILwww.stichterexcavating.com

STICHTERCONSTRUCTIONCO. INC.

Stichter ConstructionC O M P A N Y I N C .

3913 E. Lincolnway • Sterling815-625-9028

33913 E Lincolnway Sterling3

Argicultural Equipment • TiresSales • Service • Parts

Rataway Fragrance$25 makes a gallon is enough to

spray an engine 50 times!

Order 2 products Get A FREE Camping Knife!

5,000 HAPPY CUSTOMERS

Effective natural odor control deterrent against rats, mice, squirrels, etc.Protects engines, wiring, machinery etc., when sprayed to protect surfaces.

2114 S. Rice Road, Ojai, CA 93023 • To Order: go to www.Rataway.com or call 805 646 2177Get one free bag of Oolong Tea with any purchase of Rataway fragrance

From

Our 16th Year!Saved Customers Over 8 Million in Damage! Shipping Included in Price!

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 11FERTILIZER • GRAIN SERVICES

Milledgeville Farmers Elevator CompanyGrain • Feed • Seeds

P.O. Box 878, Railroad & Cochran, Milledgeville, ILPhone: 815-225-7145

Feed and Grain Toll Free: 800-818-7145Fax: 815-225-7308

Email: [email protected]

815-438-7200www.midwestbiosystems.com

Composting TrainingComposting Equipment

Waste Management Consulting

Rochelle 815-562-8723Amboy/Lee Center 815-857-3523 / 3521

www.maplehurstfarms.com

ELEVATOR • TRUCKING • FERTILIZER • SEED

Big enough to serve you,small enough to know you.

Plants located in Rock Falls, IL & Kalona, IA

DEKALB FEEDS, INC.67 Years Servicing the Livestock Industry

1-800-331-1465

Atherton Grain Co., Inc.SINCE 1928

Grain Sales & Services • Trucking • Seed • Fertilizer

P.O. Box 366 • Walnut, IL 61376815-379-2144 or 815-379-2177

[email protected] • www.athertongrain.com

12 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYHARDWARE • HVAC • INSURANCE

www.2cornerstone.com

•FARM•VEHICLE

•CROP•HAIL

•PROPERTY•HEALTH

•LIFE•COMMERCIAL

ToddMickley, Luke Sandrock, GerardWidol!107Main St., Tampico 815-438-3923

[email protected]

Mickley Insurance Agency

Sandrock Insurance Agency

Greg Sandrock, Drew Emery, Tyler Sandrock102W. Main St., Morrison 815-772-2793

[email protected]

900 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, ILMon-Fri 8-8, Sat & Sun 8-5

815-288-RENT• Specialty Fasteners

We have the largest hardware andfastener selection in the area!

CommercialResidential

855.499.HEATloescherhvac.com

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 13INSURANCE

FORRESTONMUTUALINSURANCECOMPANY815-938-2273 • 800-938-2270 • www.fmic.org

Protection ForYour Farm& Home

Insurance NeedsPeople helping people.It’s an idea as old as

civilization itself and it’s theconcept behind your localMutual Insurance Company.

Since 1877

• Stability • Service• Strength

LeffeLman & ASSOCIATES, INC.tri-county insurance services

SUBLETTE, IL 815-849-5219

AMBOY, IL 815-857-2125

LaMOILLE, IL 815-638-2171

Insurance Since 1867

BRINGING AWORLD OFPROTECTION TO THOSEWHO FEED THEWORLD.

Protecting all of your insurableassets - Including your crops,health and business income.

Julie Heeren • 815-938-2219Ext [email protected]

103 N.Walnut Avenue, Forreston

Jud Scott & Barbara VonHolten• 815-376-2954

[email protected] N. Main, Ohio

Andi Burkhardt • [email protected] E. Division Street, Amboy

Lyle R.Bruning & Renee Blassingham• 815-239-1651 Ext 250

[email protected] Main Street, Pecatonica

Ted Odendahl • [email protected] W. Stephenson, Freeport

14 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYINSURANCE • IRRIGATION • NATURAL GAS

Foryouragri-business

insuranceneeds

815-626-1300www.hughmillerinsurance.com

801 1st Ave. • Rock Falls

Scholl Insurance Agency, Inc.

815-946-2324

ll Insurance Agency,Family owned & operated for over 100 years

YOUR TOTAL FARM INSURANCE AGENCYCrop Insurance:

Multi-Peril, Price Flex, Crop HailFarm Blanket • Livestock

HOMETOWN, USA

Chartered in 1865

We have protected area families for decades and willcontinue to do so for many more.

(815) 284-6816201 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon

MAXSIMPLIFIED U S ER INTERFACE

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Introducing the Next Generation Precision Solution.

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Outback®MAXTM rede!nessimplicity in precision farming,

The systemworks seamlessly withdDriveXTMwith eTurnsTM and features

seaction and variable rate controlwithin the rugged, high-de!nition

console. Full-featured sectioncontrol, monitoring and guidance ispossible throughOutbackMAXwithvideo support for up to 4monitoringcameras and an optional switch box

and lightbar that convenientlyattach to the console.

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2025 Sublette Rd.,Sublette, IL815-849-5223

iiiiifffffWearegrowing to serve you.

Switch and Save withNatural Gas!Grain Drying, Irrigation, Hog Facilities

and FarmOperations

Serving western Whiteside and Carroll counties

Call us to talk savings800-858-5522ELECTRIC | NATURAL GAS | BROADBAND

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 15INSURANCE

How Experienced Is YourFarm Insurance Agent?

Farming is a world all its own - each operationis unique with specific insurance needs.

We know farming - we are a local companywith strong roots in the agricultural

community.

Not all farm insurance companies are thesame. Isn’t it time you went with a company

able to control your insurance risk?

These agents can provide all yourFarm Insurance needs!

The SchunemanAgency

Prophetstown815-537-2301

The SchunemanAgency

Erie309-659-7877

Sandrock InsuranceAgencyTampico

815-438-3923

Mickley InsuranceAgencyMorrison

815-772-2793

Gillis InsuranceAgencyRochelle

815-562-4043

Sauk ValleyInsurance Services

Dixon815-288-2541

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Lookfor our nextedition of

AG Mag 1

AG MagNorthern Illinois

Boom to Burst?FromCorn and soybean prices are dropping. Local farmers

and ag experts discuss whether this is the end of an

industry bubble or simply a normal contraction.

A Publication of Shaw MediaFall 2014

Drop in crop prices has

soybeans on the rise

Cover crops haven’t yet

taken hold in region

July 2015

For Advertising Opportunities contact:

Mike Ford

815-625-3600 ext. 5616

or 630-697-5952

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 17NURSING HOMES • PARTS • PLUMBING

All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

To learn more about our rehab/skilledcare and senior housing communities,

call (815) 537-5175.

Family owned and operatedsince 1967!

502 IL Rt. 2, Dixon815-284-2044

IL Licensed058-061599

502 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL815-772-7451 • Toll Free866-877-6272

Hours: M-F 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

www.morrisonautosupply.com

MORRISON AUTO SUPPLY

900 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, ILMon-Fri 8-8, Sat & Sun 8-5 815-288-RENT

Replacement Parts • Fittings • Accessories

We have a large selection of pipe, fittings, faucetsand faucet repair parts!

18 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYPARTS • PROPANE • REALTORS

FarmManagementAgricultural Consultation

Real Estate Services

KEITH J. ZOELLER, AFM(815) 626-2437 or (815) 625-3722

E-mail: [email protected]

110 E. Lynn Blvd.Sterling, IL 61081

Cell: (815) 622-1598Fax: (815) 625-3726Sauk Valley

We supply all your propane needsGrain drying, Irrigators, GeneratorsHome, Shop &Water Heat

2071 E Rock Falls Rd • Rock Falls, IL815.625.2395

Home, Shop &Water Heat

Sterling(815) 625-3300

Dixon(815) 284-3301( )

Rochelle(815) 562-7055

We have all yourfluid and parts needs for

any power equipmentand machinery. We alsomake hydrauilic hoses!

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 19RENTAL • REPAIR • SEEDS

701 N. Calvert Ave.Chadwick, IL 61014

815-684-5131Fax: 815-684-5436

4160 170th St.Clinton, IA 52732563-243-6400

Irv’sRepair, Inc.

Irv LangeRepair &Maintenance

NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERETM

Large Selection of Tool &Equipment Rentals

1825 LOCUST ST., STERLING, IL(815) 625-4323

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5:30pm, Sat. 8am-3pmwww.wilcorental.comSince 1981

Randy’s Truck RepairTractor & Sprayer Repair

Truck & Irrigation Motor Repair

24538 Star Rd.Tampico, IL 61283

815-438-2195

900 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, ILMon-Fri 8-8, Sat & Sun 8-5 815-288-RENT

For All Your Hardware NeedsWe have the area’s largest rental department

Over 500 items!

Mobile: 815-590-2246 • Of!ce: 815-626-7091Fax: 815-626-7092

24009 Lincoln Road • Sterling, IL [email protected]

www.cpsagu.com

20 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYSEEDS • SEWER • SURVEYOR • TIRES • TRAVEL AGENT

AUTO REPAIR • ON FARM TIRE SERVICEWRECKER SERVICE

BUSHMAN’S SERVICE309 Washington, Milledgeville, IL 61051

815-225-7411MIKE CHEESEMAN CRAIG GEBHARDT

1990 Rt. 38, Ashton, IL815-453-2000Monsanto.com

BPISewer & Drain

15273 Bishop Rd. • Morrison, IL 61270815-772-4024 • [email protected]

A Division of BOGOTT Plumbing, Inc.

• Camera and Locate• Jetting• Cabling

4015 E. Lincolnway, Sterling815-625-3500

www.destinationstravelservices.com

Prepare to RELAX...after all, YOU’VE earned it!

Call your local travel experts todayand put our experience to work foryou...

Boundary Surveys • Farm Surveys • Lot Surveys

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 21WELL DRILLING

Serving NorthernIllinois for Over

80 Years

Jonas MartinWell Drilling Co.Randy and Vickie Roop, Owners

ROTARY DRILLINGPUMPS & WATER

SYSTEMSSALES & SERVICE• Residential • Subdivisions

• Industrial • Agricultural • Irrigation

“It pleases us whenwe please you.”

171 S. Daysville Road, Oregon

LICENSED AND BONDED

For all your well & water needs

Call (815) 732-2216Fax (815) 732-4466

Continuing the Traditionof Excellent Service

22 • NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORYTRUCKING • WELDING

Northern Illinois

AGMag

AG Mag 1

AG MagNorthern Illinois

Boom to Burst?From

Corn and soybean prices are dropping. Local farmers

and ag experts discuss whether this is the end of an

industry bubble or simply a normal contraction.

A Publication of Shaw MediaFall 2014

Drop in crop prices has

soybeans on the rise

Cover crops haven’t yet

taken hold in region

Mike FordAG Mag

Sales Director

Phone: 815-625-3600 ext. 5616Email: [email protected]

“AnOpportunityYou Won’t

Wantto Miss!”

14273 IL Rt. 73Lanark, IL 61046

[email protected]

Welding Repairsand much, much more

SCHRADER - KOELLERTrucking and Tiling LLC

Free EstimatesBasement Excavation- Site Development - Driveways

Demolition- Land Clearing - Septic Installation - Perc TestsShore Rip-Rapping - Black Dirt For Sale

Gravel • Sand • Dirt • Lime • Backhoe • Crawler Work

Kyle or Korey (815) 493-2861 Lanark, IL

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AG DIRECTORY • 23

Illinois Farm Bureau Is YOU!

If you’re an Illinois Farm Bureau member, thank you.If you’re not, what are you waiting for?

Call your county Farm Bureau or visit www.ilfb.org/member to learn why Illinois Farm Bureau Is YOU!

Thanks to your membership,Illinois Farm Bureau is...

Protecting Your Farm for Generations to ComeOur mission is to improve the economic well-being of agricultureand enrich the quality of farm family life.

Stretching Your Hard-Earned DollarsFind discounts on hotel stays, Case IH tractors, Ford vehicles,and more. Let your membership pay for itself.

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Keeping You InformedFrom newspapers to workshops to websites, you’ll !nd factualand meaningful information that’ll help you prosper.

Caring for Your CommunityIFB® awards scholarships, teaches school children aboutfarming, offers programs to FFA and 4-Hers, donates tofood banks, and more.

Carroll County Farm Bureau815-244-3001

Lee County Farm Bureau815-857-3531

Ogle County Farm Bureau815-732-2231

Whiteside County Farm Bureau815-772-2165

Bradford Victor-AdamsMutual Insurance Company

Member Owned and OperatedProviding insurance coverage for local

farms and homes since 1869

Leffelman & Associates

16 South JonesAmboy

815-857-2125

LaMoille815-638-2171

Sublette815-849-5219

Hugh F. Miller Ins.Agency, Inc.

Rock Falls815-626-1300

hughmillerinsurance.com

Baylor InsuranceAgency

Lee Center815-857-2716

[email protected]

Cornerstone InsuranceAgency

Morrison815-772-7782

[email protected]

Mel Saad AgencyErie

[email protected]

Sauk Valley Ins.Services

Dixon815-288-2541

www.saukvalleyinsurance.com

First State InsurancePaw Paw

[email protected]

Kirchhofer InsuranceStore

Franklin Grove815-456-2319

kirchhofferinsurance.com

Query InsuranceAgency, Inc.

Rochelle815-562-4152

[email protected]

Our Contact Informationwww.bradfordmutual.com

120 W. South StreetFranklin Grove815-456-2334

MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY