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A ray of hopefrom the capital?

by Gordon WolfOn the same day a conference call for the media

provided details of sequestration’s devastatingimpact on individuals and the economy, a ray ofhope came from the nation’s capital.

On Wednesday the U.S. Senate passed, by avoice vote, an amendment to transfer $55 millionin existing agriculture funds to the USDA FoodSafety Inspection Service (FSIS) to keep food in-spectors from being furloughed

And, according to news reports, the Senate alsoapproved, by a 73-26 vote on Wednesday, a con-tinuing resolution bill that will keep the govern-ment operating through the end of September.

The measures were scheduled to go to the U.S.House this week.

The issue of sequestration left individuals withuncertainty how the $85 billion across-the-board

spending cuts would personally affect them.As of Wednesday, attention continued to focus

on the possible effects and ripple impact of se-questration on agriculture, which one meat in-spector said would have a global impact.

Trent Berhow, of Kiron, a meat inspector for 22years and member of the American Federation ofGovernment Employees (AFGE) said during theconference on Wednesday that 85 percent of theFSIS annual budget is devoted to salaries, and themethod in which FSIS intends to cut its spendingis to send the meat, poultry and ag products in-spectors home on furlough.

Berhow, who is president of the Midwest Coun-cil of Food Inspection Locals with jurisdiction inIowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, stated thefurloughs for all FSIS employees, including the6,500 food safety inspectors nationwide (and the275 inspectors in Iowa) would be across-the-board and all at one time for 11 to 15 days.

Because plants cannot operate without food in-spectors, they would be forced to close, he point-

ed out.According to an article in the Omaha World-Her-

ald, the plan would be to furlough all FSIS work-ers nationwide for the same 11 non-consecutivedays this summer from mid-July into September.

Berhow said approximately three weeks ago hehad a conference call with FSIS, in which the de-cision-makers said they were adamant they willnot stagger the furloughs.

“When they in fact furlough, they intend to fur-lough all 10,000 FSIS employees simultaneously.As far as the agency is concerned, as recently asthree weeks ago, there are no other options otherthan furloughing everybody simultaneously.When the furloughs come, the plants are shuttingdown. That’s all there is to it,” Berhow stated.

The conference call included speakers on se-questration’s effects on Head Start and Early HeadStart, small business, special education recipientsof Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

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“Iowa is number one in the nation in an-nual hog slaughter and in ag product pro-duction and that thousands of Iowans earntheir living in these industries,” Berhowstated. “In Iowa cities of Storm Lake, Deni-son, Perry, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Wa-terloo, Ottumwa, West Liberty and Colum-bus Junction, local economies will sufferwith idle slaughterhouses, thousands ofpeople without work and farmers unable toship their livestock or ag products.”

Berhow said in a February 8 talkingpoint about the impact of sequestration onfamilies and billions in lost food produc-tion due to 2,100 fewer food inspections,President Obama grossly underestimatedthe effects the furlough of 6,500 FSIS in-spectors on the national and world foodsupply.

“The impact would have a ripple effect ofepic magnitude,” he stated. “As soon asyou take an inspector off the floor, thatplant shuts down. Removing inspectorseven for a short period would affect sever-al hundred thousand workers and wouldaffect the supply of meat, poultry and eggproducts and consumer prices.”

Berhow said that approximately 6,300establishments nationwide would be im-pacted by the FSIS furloughs. He painteda gloomy picture of more than $10 billionin production losses; a loss of more than$400 million in wages to food industryworkers; limited supplies of meat, poultryand ag products and higher for consumers;and a compromise of food safety. In addi-tion, the export of ag products to foreigntrading partners would stop.

The numbers on the economic impact ofthe furloughs came in a letter issued bythe American Meat Institute to AgricultureSecretary Tom Vilsack, Berhow comment-ed.

Berhow worked at Tyson Foods (for-merly IBP) and Farmland Foods in Deni-son for 17 years and asked individuals tothink of the impact the loss of 1,800 jobswould have on a town of 8,500. He said 20inspectors work at the two plants.

“Sequestration is a horrible policy. I amparticipating in the call to urge all Iowansto send a message to congress. We need toend sequestration madness now,” he stat-ed.

Barring federal government action to de-tour sequestration, Berhow said he washopeful that the Essential Services Act of

2013, would be enacted. The amendment, introduced in the Sen-

ate, requires USDA to use its funding toavoid furloughing meat and poultry in-spectors and would reallocate $55 millionin funds and define an essential employeeas “an employee that performs work in-volving the safety of human life or the pro-tection of property, as determined by thehead of the agency.”

In addition, the amendment gives au-thority to department leadership to trans-fer budgetary resources within theiragency to carry out the amendment, sub-ject to the limitation that transfers mayonly be made to maintain essential em-ployees.

Tyson Foods is also optimistic that nointerruption will occur in production due tothe essential nature of food processing.

The company’s official statement said itis disappointed that the administration andCongress haven’t been able to agree onneeded cuts in government spending.

“However, because meat inspection hashistorically been considered ‘essential’ bythe federal government, we're optimisticthere will be no interruption in this publichealth and safety function. We do not ex-pect any immediate impact on our busi-ness,” the statement read.

It continued that disrupting food inspec-tion is a disservice to all consumers, in-cluding those who work in Tyson’s plants,raise cattle, chickens and hogs for Tysonand invest in the company.

Tyson’s statement stated the companyhas been considering measures it mighttake if inspector furloughs become a real-ity and that once the company receivesmore details from the USDA, it will beginto develop contingency plans.

Concerning Wednesday’s Senate voicevote to transfer $55 million in existingagriculture funds to FSIS, Senator CharlesGrassley stated, “It seems pretty clear thatthe Department of Agriculture is not doingeverything possible to avoid something asdrastic as furloughing meat and poultryproduct inspectors, and has failed to followthe OMB directive on the sequester, whichunfortunately made this amendment nec-essary.”

He added, “Given the uncertainty USDAhas created with its rhetoric about fur-loughs, this amendment allowed Congressto give certainty back to farmers, con-sumers, and workers in the meat and poul-try products industry.”

July cattle report amongstats NASS to suspend dueto sequestration

The July cattle report is to be among thestatistics surveys and reports that theUSDA’s National Agricultural StatisticsService said it will suspend for the re-mainder of the fiscal year due to reducedfunding caused by sequestration.

The March 12 post on the NASS websitesaid that before deciding upon the pro-gram suspensions, NASS reviewed itssurvey programs against mission- anduser-based criteria as well as the amountof time remaining in the fiscal year to con-duct the surveys with the goal of findingavailable cost savings and maintainingthe strongest data in service to agricul-ture. NASS stated the decision to suspendthe reports was not made lightly, but itwas nevertheless necessary, given the

funding situation.Other reports to be suspended include:All catfish and trout reports includingcatfish feed deliveries and catfish pro-cessingPotato stocks reports All non-citrus fruit, nut and vegetableforecasts and estimates June rice stocks report All hops and hops stocks estimates Mink report Milk production reports including pro-duction, disposition and incomeJune on- and off-farm stocks for Aus-trian winter peas, chickpeas, dry peasand lentilsJuly acreage forecasts for Austrian win-ter peas, dry edible peas and lentils

10 Iowa students awardedIowa Corn scholarships

Iowa Corn announced 10 scholarshipsto be awarded through the Iowa Corn Fu-ture of Agriculture Scholarship programto high school seniors and college stu-dents for the 2013-14 school year.

"Iowa Corn is committed to the futureof agriculture and our young farmers playa large part in sustaining the industry,which is why we look forward to seeingthem grow and become advocates for ourbusiness," said Bob Hemesath, a farmerfrom Calmar and chair of the Iowa Corncommittee that oversees the scholarshipprogram.

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committee and applicants were evaluatedon their essays, applications, letters ofreference, and their current grades andactivities. Applicants are also members ofthe Iowa Corn Growers Association or adependent of a member. The followingstudents will be awarded $500 scholar-ships and will be recognized at the IowaCorn Annual Meeting in August.

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On National Agriculture Day (March19), the Smithsonian’s National Museumof American History unveiled a new web-site where the public can upload storiesabout technologies and innovation thathave changed their work lives in agricul-ture - stories about precision farming,food-borne illness tracking, environmen-tal concerns, government practices, irri-gation, biotechnology and hybrid seeds.

This spring, the museum is launchingthe Agricultural Innovation and HeritageArchive, reaching out to farmers, ranch-ers and American agri-business to pre-serve America’s agricultural heritage andbuild a collection that reflects modernagricultural practices.

Curators are seeking stories, photo-graphs and ephemera to record and pre-serve the innovations and experiences offarming and ranching.

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As an example of the agriculture storiesthe Smithsonian is seeking, the museumwill accept a donation of road signs relat-ed to no-till production and organic farm-ing from Jim Rapp, a corn and soybeanfarmer from Princeton, Illinois.

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This new collection of stories, photosand objects will play a role in the “Amer-ican Enterprise” exhibition, an 8,000-square-foot multimedia experience thatwill immerse visitors in the dramatic arcof the nation’s story, focusing on the roleof business and innovation in the UnitedStates from the mid-1700s to the pres-ent.

The exhibition is scheduled to open inMay 2015.

The American Enterprise project budg-et is $20 million, which includes the ex-hibition, a virtual exhibition on the Web,a rich array of programs and demonstra-tions as well as an endowment for a Cu-rator of American Business.

Recent gifts in support of the “Ameri-can Enterprise” exhibition include a $2million gift from Monsanto Company anda $1 million gift from the United SoybeanBoard.

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The National Museum of AmericanHistory is currently renovating its Westexhibition wing, developing galleries onbusiness, democracy and culture. Formore information, visit americanhisto-ry.si.edu.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20• Mowery Auction Co., Inc. Farm Equipment Sale, 8:00

a.m. www.mowreyauction.com, 301 E. Frederick, Mil-ford, Illinois. (D)

• Online only Unreserved Auction at www.bigiron.com6:00 a.m., 641 lots selling of Farm equipment, Semis& Straight trucks & Construction Equipment. StockAuction Company (D)

• Bred Female Auction & Kenny/Morris/WidersteinAngus Bulls, Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA(D)

THURSDAY, MARCH 21• 116 Acres Pocahontas Cropland, 10:00 a.m. Auction lo-

cation: Laurens Golf and Country Club. 12582 High-way 10, Laurens, IA. Just west of Laurens on Highway10 approximately 1/4 mile to auction site. SchraderReal Estate and Auction Co. (D)

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, cont.• 160 Acres Shelby Co, Elk Horn IA Productive Farmland,

5:00 p.m. At Elk Horn, Town Hall, Elk Horn, IA.Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co. (D)

• 60.02 acres East Pottawattamie County Farmland,11:00 a.m. Favette Black Estate, Auction held at Han-cock Community Center, Hancock, IA, (D)

FRIDAY, MARCH 22• Western IA Precondition Calf/Yrlg., Dunlap Livestock

Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

• Evening Sale, ICA Angus Bulls, Dunlap Livestock Auc-tion, Dunlap, IA (D)

• Construction Equipment, Trucks & Trailers, 8:00 a.m.Other like items. 2862 Wagner Rd., Waterloo, IA.Hilpipre Auction Co. (D)

• 76.61 acres M/l Sioux County Farmland, 10:30 a.m.Harriet Feekes Trust & Edith Rozeboom Estate. Auc-tion location: Hospers Community Center, Hospers, IA.Vander Werff & Associates. (D)

• 182.57 Acres - Harrison County, IA. Raymond & Max-ine Chapman Estate, owners. Auction held at TwistedTail, Beebeetown, IA. Spencer Auction Company, auc-tioneers (D).

SATURDAY, MARCH 23• 1000 + Trucks & Toys of All Kinds Auction, 10:30 a.m.

at Hundertmark Auction Building, Hwy 169 Hum-boldt, IA. Hundertmark Auction Service (D)

• Special Bred Cow Pairs Sale 11:30 A.M., Denison Live-stock Auction (D)

• Stabe Consignment Auction 9:30 A.M., Machinery,Livestock Equipment and More. 6 miles east of Hinton,IA on C-60. Stabe Realty & Auction, LeMars, IA (D)

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, cont.• Rachel Mohn 4-Bedroon Home Auction, 10:30 a.m. -

707 Lincoln Way, Woodbine, Randy Pryor Auction Ser-vice. (L)

SUNDAY, MARCH 24• 17th Annual Consignment Auction 9:30 a.m. Westfair

Fairgrounds, Council Bluffs, IA. THREE AUCTION RINGS SELLING, tractors, trucks,farm & livestock equipment, hay, primitives, tools &shop equip. Gary Juranek & Associates Auctioneers(D)

MONDAY MARCH 25• Farm Land Auction, 87 acres Monona Co. IA - Section

1, Spring Valley Twp. 10:30 am. Sale location; Moor-head Community Center, Moorhead, IA BrookhouseFamily Farm, Soldier, IA, owners. Randy Pryor, auc-tioneer. (L)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27• Near new dairy total confinement barn & acreage 11:00

a.m. (milking equipment has been removed), at Buf-falo Center Heritage Center, Buffalo Center, IA. Farm &Home Services, Leo L. Metzger. (D)

• Vander Werff Annual Spring Farm Equip ConsignmentAuction, Sanborn, IA. Rich Vander Werff and ToddHattermann, Vander Werff & Associates. (D)

• Dave Kantack Farm Equipment Auction, 1:00 P.M. 41/2 miles W of Webster City on Hwy 20 then 4 1/4 Son R21 or 2790 Stage Coach Rd. Ryerson Auction &Realty. (D)

• Machinery Consignment Auction Event 9:30 a.m., 1 milesouth and 1/2 mile west on Hwy 44 from Marion, SouthDakota. Wieman Land and Auction Co., Inc. (D)

• www.bigiron.com 488 lots of farm and heady equip-ment selling online. Stock Auction Company (D)

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Auctions

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MachineryConsignment Auction

Tractors & BackhoeNote: These tractors are all good to very good condition.

JD 4430, 1975, cab, air, P.S., trans., 9000 one owner hours; JD 4010 D, W.F.,250 hours on O.H., roll bar/canopy; AC D-17, series 4, 3 pt., 300 hours on O.H.w/AC hyd. loader and roll bar; IH M, restored, very nice; Ferguson 35, goodrubber; IH 3414 Ind. backhoe loader.

Tillage Equipment and Soil MoverJD 726 soil finisher, 271/2’, 2005; Glencoe 203 soil finisher 20’; Krause 1900disc, 24’; IH 4500 F.C., 24’; Ford 3 pt. 2-14 plow; Soil mover 4 1/4 yard dirtscraper; JD 7 section harrow on cart; JD 4 section harrow; A.C. 12’ disc.; JD215 15’ disk.

Planters and BalerWhite 5100, 6-30 split row planter; IH 900, 16-30 planter, both used last year;N.H. 855 big round baler

Sprayers and TanksWetherall 1000 gal. high wheel sprayer, 51’ boom, D.J. controller, 13.6 x 38tires; Meridith 1000 gal. tandem axle sprayer, 16-30” boom, Micro Trac MT3405F controller; Meridith 750 gal. sprayer, 45’ booms, tandem axle, T-Jetmonitor; 200 gal. 3 pt. sprayer w/booms; 1000 gal. Synder poly water tank;yellow 10,000 gal. upright poly tank, has hole on top.

Field Mowers and Riding MowersJD 709 3 pt. shredder, 7’; JD 350 sickle mower, 7’; IH 1300 sickle mower, 7’;N.H. 450 sickle mower 9’; White ZTT 2150 zero turn mower, 46”; White G.T.205 riding mower, 50”.

Miscellaneous EquipmentArts-Way 425 grinder/mixer; Peck 8 x 31 truck auger, hyd. drive; Badger 54”forage blower, good; Heider auger wagon; JD 22 B single point ripper; Lundellrunning gear; 6 x 12 Central wagon on JD gear, very good.

Truck and Trailer1979 Chevy C-70, 366, 5 & 2 sp., 20’ box and hoist with 60” sides, roll tarp,hyd. tag axle, always shedded; 1985 Keifer 6 x 16 bumper hitch stock trailer,always shedded.

Miscellaneous and VanContractors steel pick-up topper w/slide out drawers, for full size pick-up; 1994Dodge Grand Caravan, 112,000 miles; B & S 3-1/2 hp transfer pump; older 3pt. post hole digger; good used 11 x 22.5 & 24.5 tires, some are low profile;plus other small items.

Livestock EquipmentForemost 450 portable chute w/palpation cage, auto head gate and noseplate, used once, like new. Cox portable double sided creep feeder, very good.

Auctioneers: • Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 • Tom Frey 641-344-5082 • Darwin West 641-344-1958

• Todd Crill 712-621-1453 Clerks: Bergren Real Estate and AuctionTerms: cash or good check; not responsible for

accidents or theft; verbal announcements on sale daytake precedence. Restrooms available.

Lunch on grounds.

www.bergrenrealestateandauction.com

Thursday March 28, 2013 @ 10:30 a.m.Red Oak, Iowa, 1965 G. Ave.

Goranson’s Pioneer Seed Bldg.,West Side of Red Oak

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28• Consignment Farm Machinery Auction, Sale Location:

Goranson’s Pioneer Seed Bldg, 1965 G Ave, Red Oak,IA (west side of town). Bergren Real Estate and Auc-tion, Steve Bergren, Auctioneer (D)

• Special Calf & Yearling Sale 11:30 a.m. Denison Live-stock Auction, Denison, IA (D)

FRIDAY, MARCH 29• Retirement Farm Equipment Auction, 11:00 a.m. 3514

Jackson Ave., Boyden, IA Larry & Judy Dokter, own-ers. Vande, Vegete, Zomer Realty & Auction, Inc. (D)

SATURDAY, MARCH 30• Machinery Consignment Auction, 10:00 a.m. Richland,

IA. North of Hinshaw Trailer Sales on W15. GreinerReal Estate & Auction & Goehring Auction Service.(D)

MONDAY, APRIL 1• Absolute 3 Bedroom House & Car Auction, 5:30 p.m.

Lois Schroeder, owner; POA, Joe Klein. Denison IA,Pauley Family Auction Service, LLC Auctioneers (D)

• Large Late Model Farm Equipment Sale, 10:30 a.m.Scott Mandernach Estate, Odebolt, IA. Pauley FamilyAuction Service, LLC Auctioneers (D)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3• Bred Female Auction & 2-J Angus, Bormann Red

Angus, Simmental Bulls & York Creek Red AngusBulls, Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

• www.bigiron.com 494 lots of farm and heavy equip-ment selling online. Stock Auction Company (D)

Auction Location: South of NAPA on Hwy. 3 East, Pocahontas, IA

Next Auction Will BeWednesday, April 10, 2013 • 9am

Farmers and Dealers: We are now preparing the nextlisting for this upcoming sale. We need equipment of alltypes, especially TRACTORS, SEMI’S, SEMI TRAILERS,TRUCKS, PLANTERS, SPRAYERS, CULTIVATORS, SKIDLOADERS, TRACTOR ACCESSORIES, all types ofTILLAGE and LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT.

Advertising Deadline: 12pm Mon., March 25Contact Sales Managers early to assure you make the list.

Sales Managers: Rick & Kendra WinegardenThe Sale Barn - 712-335-3117

Home - 712-335-3822 Cell 712-358-0974Jim Malecek - Lot Manager - 712-358-2754

Email list to: salebarn@evertek.netWebsite: salebarn.ncn.net

Pocahontas Machinery

AUCTION

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220 E. State StreetAlgona, Iowa

Office: 515-295-2401Cell: 515-341-5402Fax: 515-295-5402

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For more information call Leland L. Metzger 515-341-5402Farm Home Services - Algona, Iowa

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2013 • 11:00 AMBuffalo Center Heritage Center

201 2nd Ave. SW, Buffalo Center, IA13.34 Acres M/L.

Near new Dairy Total Confinement Barn134-ft. x 258-ft. (4-60 cow pens).

This unit is a fully contained facility with (2) 130’x150’x12’ deeppits (Milking equipment has been removed).Barn could be used for beef cattle or hogs.

This is a very nice unit and will be an excellentopportunity for someone.

The acreage includes: 2 story, 3 bedroom, remodeled homewith a 2 car attached garage. 3 machine sheds, 4 grain bins

Terms: 20% down day of sale. Closing April 26th, 2013.(Under the Farm Credit Act, the prior owner of the property has the right

to match the highest bid. Please call for more details.)

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Auctions

Location:North of Hwy. 30, next to the Farm Progress site in

Boone, IA (5 miles west of Ames, IA).

Auctioneers & Clerk: Steffes Auctioneers Inc., 2000 Main Ave East, West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 237-9173

2000 Case-IH 9330, 12 spd. powershift, 4 hyd., no 3 pt. or PTO, 4,034 hrs., New injectors

, CAH, 12 spd. powershift, 4 hyd., 1000 PTO, cab kit, radio, 6,542 hrs., S/N221052

, MFWD, powershift, 3 hyd., power beyond, 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, GreenStar ready, diff lock, 7,753 hrs.

, roll bar and canopy, 8 spd., 1 hyd., 3 pt., 540 PTO, diff lock, loader w/80” bucket, JD wheel weights, 7:50-16 front tires, unknown hrs., S/N306625T

, quad range, 2 hyd., 3 pt., aux. fuel tank, R134 A/C conv., clamp-on duals, 6,985 hrs., New cab kit, batteries & axle bearings

, open station, syncro, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540 PTO, 12v conv., 4430 front axle, 8,700 hrs., OH’d, New clutch

, JD 4 cyl., 3 pt., 540 PTO, 14.9-28 rear tires, shows 2,391.6 hrs., S/N043048T

, 5 spd. HiLo, 3 pt., quick tach, 540/1000 PTO, (15) front 75 lb. weights, 9,839 hrs., OH’d, M&W pistons,

, cab, A/C, heat, no TA, rebuilt 540/1000 PTO, rear weights, 2 yrs. on 466 crate motor

, cab, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4-38 tires, good clutch & TA, overhauled

, QT1 cab, Gold Tag 1206 diesel, wide front, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, (6) suitcase weights, 7,700 hrs., New batteries & water pump, S/N12781S-Y

AC 180, gas, full vision cab, 4 spd. HiLo, 4 hyd., 3 pt., quick tach, 540 PTO, head gasket & oil changed, S/N7848

, 3 cyl. Yanmar diesel, 3 pt., 1,243 hrs.

, JD 2 cyl., 4 forward/1 reverse, 3 pt., 540 PTO, S/N143710

, wide front, 2 pt., 540 PTO, hand crank electric start, 5:00-15 front tires, shows 108.3 hrs., S/N44435, New fuel tank

, wide front, 2 pt., 540 PTO, electric start, clamshell fenders, S/N61483

, 84” bucket, Pioneer

Series, w/stands, S/N1704081

planter, 12x30”, front-fold, Yetter trash whippers, 3 bu. hoppers, corn & bean plates, 6 pin connector

, 12x30”, factory hyd. front-fold, Yetter trash whippers, insecticide boxes, new-style gauge wheels, tongue ext., Dickey John monitor, rebuilt corn units, Kinze bean units

, 12x30”, hyd. front-fold, insecticide boxes, ext. tongue hitch, JD 2000 monitor, JD corn units, Kinze bean units

, 8x30”, front-fold, Yetter trash whippers, insecticide boxes, markers, JD M2000 monitor, corn & Kinze bean units

Case-IH 955 Cyclo planter, 12x30”, semi-mount, vertical fold, lift assist,

Riser monitor IHC 800 Cyclo planter

23x15”, (3) 15 bu. hoppers, lift assist, 1000 PTO, markers, wiring harness set for 24 row

, 44’6”, walking tandems, hyd. fold, wing stabilizer wheels, 3-bar harrow

, 28’, 12” sweeps , 27’,

walking tandems, 12” sweeps, high clearance, 4-bar harrow

Cultivator, 30’, C-shank , 16’, 24” sweeps,

mulching wheels, walking tandems, hyd. lift, 6 pin connect, turn signals

, 11 shank, reversible points, 3 pt.

, 9 shank, 4” twisted shanks

, 6 bottom , 5 bottom,

harrow , 5x14”, 17’, spring wing fold

cultivator, 12’, 3 pt.

Progressive rotary hoe, 40’, hyd. fold , 6x30”

MF cultivator, 6 row

2005 IHC 9900I15 spd., engine brake, air ride cab, air ride cab & seat, air slide 5th, cruise, diff lock, 14,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rear, full locker rear ends, 244” WB, drivers at 80%, New steer tires, aluminum wheels, 751,000 miles, New clutch & u-joints

, 60

Super 10 spd., engine brake, air ride, air slide, diff lock, dual aluminum fuel tanks, 24.5 tires at 50%, aluminum front & steel rear rims, 996,212 miles, New batteries, front brakes, rebuilt power divider

, day cab, 3406B

air ride susp. & seat, air slide 5th, half fenders, CB radio, twin aluminum tanks, 11R24.5 tires at 90% on aluminum, 201,235 miles, blue

1987 IHC 2300 single axle, day cab, L10 Cummins, Spicer 10 spd., spring ride, manual slide 5th, twin aluminum tanks, 11R24.5 tires

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Fuller 9 spd., spring ride, air seat, A/C, 16’ Braddy box, hoist, swinging dump gate, 11R22.5 tires at 90%, front & 3rd axle aluminum rims, rear steel rims, 702,821 miles, white cab, red fenders

, gas, 16’ wood box

, gas, 5&2

, regular cab, 8’ box, 5.0 liter V8, automatic, 4WD, 70% tires, 165,000 miles, green

1987 Chevrolet, 1 ton, crew cab, 400,

oak bed, toolbox, large cable bumper winch, aluminum headache rack, 162,000 miles

, 6 cyl., 4 door, 155,000 miles

trailerside ext., air brakes, 48,000 lb. gvw, tandem duals

, New roll tarp

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30’, dual 2 spd. landing gear, spring ride, side boards, 3,250 gal. black poly tank on metal skid w/chemductor

, 42’, spring ride, 2,000, 1,500 & 500 gal. water tanks,

valves, 5.5 hp. Banjo transfer pump, 10:00-20 tires

Donahue implement trailer, 28’, steel deck

trailer, 24’, spring ride

trailer, 31’x8’, spring ride

trailer, 20’x5’x8’, elec. 2 cyl. lift, 10,000 lb. dual axles

, 750 bu., green , 300 bu.,

Parker running gear, 300 bu.,

Knowles running gear

running gear w/hoist , 200 bu., red

Consignments are still being taken! Live online bidding on major

April 5, unless other arrangements are made with auctioneers. Hauling and loading are available. Contact auctioneers David Whitaker (515) 460-8585 or Seth Twedt (515) 231-1921 for owner information, new consignments, or changes. Registration, terms and details at www.steffesauctioneers.com.

TRACTORS & LOADERS TRACTORS & LOADERS (CONT.)

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OTHER TRUCKS

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GRAIN CART, GRAVITY WAGONS, & BARGE BOXES

SPRAYERS & CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT, NH3 EQUIPMENT, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT, SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS, OTHER EQUIPMENT, SHOP EQUIPMENT, & TIRES

For information contact: David Whitaker 515.460.8585 or Seth Twedt 515.231.1921

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SATURDAY, APRIL 6 • Spring Machinery & Equipment Consignment Auction,

9:00 a.m. at Damon Adams Moving & Storage, Hwy 65North, Iowa Falls, IA. Adams & Adams Auctioneers. (D)

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• 65 Acres Sac County Ground 8:15 a.m. Bedrock ConcreteProducts, owner. Sale location: Denison Livestock Auc-tion. Pauley Family Auction Service (D)

• Public Auction, 11:00 a.m. Household, Lawn, some An-tiques. McGuire Auction Co, Inc., Holstein, IA. (D)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10• Pocahontas Machinery Auction, 9:00 a.m. Consignment

sale of farm equipment of all types, semis, trailers, live-stock equipment. Located south of NAPA on Hwy 3 East,Pocahontas, IA. The Sale Barn at salebarn.ncn.net (D)

SATURDAY, APRIL 13• Machinery Consignment Auction. 10:00 a.m. Anita Live-

stock Auction, Anita, IA. Bernard Vais and Jesse Vais, Auc-tioneers. (AUD)

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SATURDAY, APRIL 13, cont.• 522.78 Acres of Carroll County Land, 10:00 a.m., Elizabeth

Fisher Trust, Owners. Sale to be conducted at the CarrollAmerican Legion Bldg on Heires Ave., Carroll, IA. GarryRupiper, Don Gerken, auctioneers. (D)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17• Bred Female & Keller Windchime Angus Bulls, Dunlap

Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

THURSDAY, APRIL 18• Special Calf/Yrlng Sale, D

FRIDAY, APRIL 19• Real Estate Auction, 309.03 acres, selling in 2 tracts, Clark

& Decatur, Co., IA, SVD Catholic Universities, Inc. & DivineWord Missionaries, Inc., owners.

• Rose Equipment Reduction/Consignment Auction, 25607Hwy 30, Carroll, IA, Lee Valley Auction (O)

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Iowa is one of the most productive agricultural statesin the United States but it also faces water quality chal-lenges related to crop and livestock production practices.A number of conservation programs are in place to helpfarmers and landowners improve conservation practices;however, demand for the programs often outweighs thefunds available.

To help address the issue, Iowa introduced Clean WaterState Revolving Fund (CWSRF) nonpoint source pollu-tion programs within the state in 2005. To see if the pro-grams were making a difference, state CWSRF staff con-tacted Iowa State University Extension and Outreach tohelp conduct an evaluation.

Results from an ISU Extension and Outreach-led eval-uation of the CWSRF’s Local Water Protection Programwere published in the February 2013 issue of the Jour-nal of the American Water Resources Association. Ex-tension sociologist J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr. led the researchteam.

Congress established the CWSRF in 1987 to help com-munities fund infrastructure and other water-quality im-provement projects. In 1992, some states' CWSRF pro-grams began providing loans for agricultural pollutionprojects. These programs use federal money to providesubsidized loans to help farmers and landowners fundconservation practices that improve water quality.

In 2004 the Iowa CWSRF established the Local WaterProtection Program and the Livestock Water Quality pro-gram. The programs are jointly administered by the IowaDepartment of Natural Resources, the Iowa Finance Au-thority and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and LandStewardship.

The CWSRF nonpoint source loan programs were de-signed to increase the scope, scale and rate of best man-agement practices adoption on Iowa's agricultural landby relieving capital constraints and decreasing the fi-nancial burden associated with adopting the practices.While the programs gained traction in their first years,by 2007 they had not attained desired levels of partici-

pation and Iowa CWSRF staff wanted to find out why.They also wanted to know if the programs were helpingparticipants to increase investments in conservationpractices.

In 2008, Arbuckle began working with IDNR andIDALS staff to evaluate the programs. The research teamsurveyed farmers and landowners and conducted focusgroups with agency field staff.

“We learned that farmers who had taken loans viewedthem as effective and user-friendly. Nearly all loan re-cipients believed that the loans had helped them to ac-complish their conservation goals more rapidly than theywould have otherwise. More than 90 percent agreed thatthey would recommend the programs to others andwould take a loan again if needed,” Arbuckle said. "Ourfocus groups with agency field staff found that many ofthe staff who were not promoting the programs simplywere not familiar enough with them to feel comfortableusing them.

The article published in the Journal of the AmericanWater Resources Association focuses on the LWPP.

The LWPP loans are not a replacement for cost-sharefunding of on-farm conservation projects, but rather, theloans leverage the cost-share and allow farmers to ex-pand their conservation projects and complete them in amore timely manner, Arbuckle said.

Based on results from the survey, farmers typicallysupplement their cost-shares with these loans. The loanprogram aids farmers in making larger investments inconservation.

“One of our main findings was that landowners whoused the program thought it was very effective,” Ar-buckle said. “The program helped the participants im-plement more conservation practices more quickly thanthey could have without the loans.”

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach pro-vides many resources for farmers and landowners.

For more information, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/topic/agriculture.

Cover crop field day set for March 26 in Carroll County

Iowa Learning Farms will host a field day, along withPractical Farmers of Iowa, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. onTuesday, March 26, at the American Legion in Dedham.The field day will focus on cover crops and no-till sys-tems for erosion control and soil health. The event in-cludes a visit to the Mike Sporrer farm, rural Dedham.

Steve Nebel, a southeast Iowa no-till and cover cropfarmer, will share his experiences with cover crops in-cluding mixes and aeriel seeding. Jeff Rasawehr, a covercrop farmer from Celina, Ohio, will talk about the bene-fits of cover crops such as soil quality improvement andsoil microbial activity. Clint Miller, Carroll County NaturalResources Conservation Service district conservationist,will provide updates on cost-shares available.

During the field visit to Mike Sporrer’s farm, atten-dees can discuss cover crop issues with a panel of localfarmers, from the Certified Conservation Farmers group,who have implemented cover crops on their acres.

The event is free and includes a complimentary lunch.The public is invited to attend, but an RSVP is recom-mended. To register, call the Carroll County Soil andWater Conservation District office at 712-729-1212 ext.3.

The field day will be held at the American Legion Hall,302 Main Street, Dedham. The field site is at the MikeSporrer farm, 22943 Highway 141, Dedham. The site islocated one-half mile west of Dedham.

Iowa Learning Farms is a partnership of the Iowa De-partment of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, IowaState University Extension and Outreach, Leopold Cen-ter for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa Natural ResourcesConservation Service and Iowa Department of NaturalResources (USEPA section 319), in cooperation withConservation Districts of Iowa, the Iowa Farm Bureauand the Iowa Water Center.

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Berne Co-op facilities scattered through-out western Iowa. At the Ute location, twonew bins, – with capacities of 500,000and 150,000 bushels – a receiving pit anda grain dryer were added and completedin October.

Brady Goslar, grain manager for BerneCo-op, explained that the additions weremade to help growers during the harvestseason.

“We added them to help accommodatefarmers so they can get in the field andharvest earlier,” Goslar said, and added,“It also helps us be able to store it better.”

Since the project was completed in Oc-tober, the new bins and dryer have notbeen utilized but the benefits will be no-ticed immediately.

“It should save on the spoiled and dam-aged grain and it could also reduce elec-tricity in the long run,” he said.

The Mapleton location is in the processof being equipped with a new 14 footwide by 80 foot long scale.

“The old one fell in,” Goslar explained.“But we got a good start on installing thenew one today (March 4) and the crew ismaking progress.”

He added he expected to see the scale inoperation by early April.

Berne Co-op opened in Berne and wasmoved to Ute. Since the move, Berne hashad new locations open in Mapleton, IdaGrove, Anthon and Morehead.

According to Goslar, all but the More-head location were purchased from oldco-ops. Goslar, who has worked withBerne since 2000, said he pursued a po-sition with Berne to exercise his agricul-tural background.

“I grew up in the ag field and I still farm,myself. This was a good fit,” he said. “Ithas taught me how to be a better manag-er on the farm.”

The two new bins completed in October and pictured above, have storage capacities of500,000 and 150,000 bushels. Photo by Bruce A. Binning

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Iowa Learning Farms, along with Practi-cal Farmers of Iowa, will host a field dayfrom 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday,March 28, at the Kent Swanson farm, ruralRed Oak. The field day will focus on covercrop management and use for grazing andforage production, erosion control and soilhealth.

Presenters will include Steve McGrew, acover crop farmer in Mills County; Mark Pe-terson, a Montgomery County cover cropfarmer; and host Kent Swanson. They willshare their experiences in adding covercrops to their crop rotations and livestockgrazing. Sarah Carlson, research and poli-cy director with Practical Farmers of Iowa,will also be on-hand to answer cover cropmanagement questions.

The event is free and includes a compli-

mentary lunch. The public is invited to at-tend, but an RSVP is recommended. To reg-ister for the event, call the MontgomeryCounty Soil and Water Conservation Dis-trict office at 712-623-9680 ext. 109.

The field day will be at the Kent Swansonfarm, 2670 K Avenue (Co. Highway M55),Red Oak. From Red Oak, travel south onHighway 48 for approximately seven miles,turn east onto 270th Street (Co. HighwayH54). Follow 270th Street for approxi-mately three miles; turn left onto K Avenue.The field day site is a quarter-mile north of270th Street.

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“We’ve received more than 1.8 millioncompleted Census forms, and we want torecognize the dedication and effort of themany farmers, ranchers and growers whohave responded,” said Agriculture SecretaryTom Vilsack. “I urge those who have not yetresponded to seize this opportunity. There isstill time to be counted if you respond today.”

The Census of Agriculture, conducted onlyonce every five years, is the only source ofconsistent and comprehensive agriculturaldata for every state and county in the na-tion. It looks at farms, value of land, marketvalue of agricultural production, farm prac-tices, expenditures, and other factors that af-fect the way farmers and ranchers do busi-ness. The information is used by town plan-ners, policy makers, agribusinesses and oth-ers to help make important growth-generat-ing decisions.

“Before you tackle your decisions for thisgrowing season, make sure you’ve re-sponded to the Census of Agriculture. It’s theeasiest choice to make,” said Vilsack. “At atime of uncertainty in our nation, we rely on

sound data – statistics that lay the ground-work for our programs and policies. By re-sponding to the Census, you are sowingseeds that will help reap benefits and growthe future of American agriculture.”

The 2012 Census will provide a vital snap-shot of agriculture today that will be used toshape the future of the agriculture industry,rural America, and the lives of those USDAserves for years to come.

This week (March 17-23), USDA’s Na-tional Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)will begin mailing a final copy of the 2012Census of Agriculture to producers who havenot yet responded. NASS is committed to en-suring that every farm and ranch operationin the United States is counted. Therefore,NASS representatives will make follow uptelephone calls and personal visits through-out the spring to those who have not re-sponded. Farmers and ranchers can returntheir forms by mail or online by visiting a se-cure website, www.agcensus.usda.gov. Fed-eral law requires a response from everyonewho receives the Census form and requiresNASS to keep all individual information con-fidential.

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USDA urges farmers to respond to Census of AgAdding on

by Greg ForbesFarm Service Cooperative (FSC) recent-

ly received the green light to install newstate of the art features at the Schleswiglocation.

In late February into early March, FSCrepresentatives and the Crawford CountyBoard of Supervisors discussed the possi-bility of the installation of an additional30,000 gallon anhydrous ammonia tankalongside the existing tank of the samesize.

At the February 26 Supervisors meet-ing, FSC feed and grain manager TomGrote, stationed in Harlan, explained thatthe Iowa Department of Agriculture landstewardship regulations require permis-sion from the county supervisors for theconstruction or addition to anhydrous am-monia tanks.

“Basically, in that set of rules, it saysnotification must be provided to the gen-eral public at the County Board of Super-visors to consider proposing anhydrousammonia storage locations,” Grote said onFebruary 26. “Any time we expand ouranhydrous capacity…we have to gothrough the process, fill out an applicationto the state and get county board approvalfor that activity to happen.”

Crawford County Supervisor Cecil Blumquestioned whether or not FSC had field-ed objections from the general public.Grote answered that the FSC representa-tives visited nearby properties prior to themeeting and received support from theproperty owners.

Grote continued that the additional tankand the entire Schleswig facility were de-signed with the welfare of Crawford Coun-ty citizens in mind.

The supervisors explained they fullysupported the additional tank, but due tothe language on the agenda, the action

was moved to the March 5 Crawford Coun-ty Board of Supervisors meeting agenda.

On March 5, the supervisors votedunanimously to grant permission to FSCfor the installation of an additional30,000 gallon anhydrous ammonia tankto the Schleswig facility pending the ap-proval from the Iowa Department of Agri-culture.

Grote explained that with permissiongranted, FSC will begin to install the an-hydrous ammonia tank to the Schleswigfacility following the spring planting sea-son.

“Hopefully, we’re going to start aboutMay 1 after the spring season becausehopefully we will be in the field if we getgood weather in the next few weeks,” hesaid.

The new tank features a new riser sys-tem to increase customer and employeesafety. The riser system contains a hy-draulic step that will rest on the tire of thenurse tank. Grote stated the step will pre-vent an employee from slipping on a damptire.

With a growing member base, the newtank will allow the Schleswig facility tokeep up with increased demand for anhy-drous ammonia application.

“It’s newer, better and a little bigger,”Grote said.

Following the spring season, FSC willalso begin construction on a new 80 foottruck scale, which will replace the current30 foot scale. The new scale will help thefacility manage the growing size of ma-chinery.

Grote added that the additions are muchanticipated but were made possible by thesupport of Crawford County.

“We’d like to thank the Crawford Coun-ty Board of Supervisors for allowing us tomove forward with the projects,” he said.

FSC Schleswig facilityto install new scale,anhydrous tank

Matching soybean’s biggestimporter with nation’s topproducing state

Soybean exports to China represent amajor component of Iowa’s agriculturaleconomic power. Several members of theIowa Soybean Association (ISA) are trav-eling throughout China to strengthen ex-isting relationships and explore new mar-kets and opportunities. The trip began onMarch 15 and will conclude on March 24.

The trade trip’s progress is document-ed at www.iasoybeans.com/chin-ablog2013/.

“Although we live in a very global anddigital world, face-to-face communicationis vital to our business relationships incountries such as China,” said Mark Jack-son, ISA president and farmer from RoseHill.

“Iowa soybean farmers have historical-ly been trusted and valued suppliers to

China and we’ll continue to do so. Devel-oping and strengthening these relation-ships is part of our business plan. In ad-dition, we want to be on the front-lines ofnew uses and markets for our soybeans,such as aquaculture.”

ISA representatives include Jackson;Brian Kemp, ISA vice president andfarmer from Sibley; Grant Kimberley,ISA director of development; and KirkLeeds, ISA chief executive officer. Alsoattending are Bill Northey, Iowa Agri-culture Secretary; Jeff Stroburg, WestCentral Cooperative president and CEO;Pete Lombardo, AGP China sales agent;and Peter Mishek, Mishek Inc. interna-tional marketing consultant and com-modity trader.

China is the world’s biggest soybeanimporter and consumer and Iowa leadsthe nation in producing soy. In 2012, 44percent of U.S. soybeans were exportedand, of those, 65 percent were pur-chased by China.

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.$185,000(Den) ‘09 CIH 5088, singles, 315/206 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$185,000(MtA) ‘09 CIH 5088 MUDHOG, loaded, 726/519 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,500(Den) ‘10 5088, duals, loaded, 426/296 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,500(SL) ‘12 CIH 5130, singles, loaded, 258/225 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230,000(On) ‘09 CIH 6088, duals, loaded, 403/298 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,500(Den) ‘09 CIH 6088 singles, loaded, 640/501 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,500(Aud) ‘10 CIH 6088 duals, loaded, 767/560 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,500(Den) ‘09 CIH 7088 duals, loaded, 428/303 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,500(On) ‘09 CIH 7088 MUDHOG, Hilco sidehill, 594/468 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$285,000(Den) ‘10 CIH 7088 duals loaded, 1053/872 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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With food, entertainment and morethan 125 auction packages, the Iowa 4-H Foundation's Fourth Annual Gala,presented by John Deere, raised$92,000 to support the Iowa 4-H pro-gram statewide and at the club level.

Even some 4-H youth played a role inreaching this amount, which was near-ly $19,000 more than the 2012 galatotal.

“This year our auction included itemsdonated by 15 Iowa 4-H members,which raised $2,145. Fifty percent ofthe proceeds from those items will begiven to the members’ choice of their 4-H clubs or county endowment,” saidKris Fish Kuhlmann, executive directorfor the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

The 4-H Foundation also collaborat-ed with Iowa State University Extensionand Outreach in Polk County to raisefunds for the Polk County 4-H Endow-ment Fund.

The gala revenue total included$16,400 raised to send Iowa delegatesto the National 4-H Conference. Majorsupporters included The Des MoinesRegister, David and Valerie Pace of Ro-seville, Minnesota, and Harry and Phyl-lis Davis of Williamsport, Maryland.

A sweet slice of the gala revenue,$11,050, came from the auction of 14desserts.

Other specialty items included a first-ever Tool Belt auction in conjunctionwith the highly anticipated Purse Auc-tion, with 4-H “celebrities” serving asguest models.

Some 310 4-H supporters, a recordcrowd, attended the March 2 event atthe Des Moines Marriott Downtown.Guests included Iowa Secretary of Agri-culture Bill Northey and Hancock Coun-ty 4-H’er Ashley Smeby, who sharedher 4-H experiences and treated guestsby singing “It’s Your Life,” by FrancescaBatistelli.

“The generous bidding from atten-dees and online bidders was tremen-dous,” said Deb Pullin-Van Auken,board president of the Iowa 4-H Foun-dation.

She noted that, before the eventbegan, more than 126 online bids, to-taling $82,00, had been made.

Proceeds from the gala benefit theIowa 4-H Foundation and its mission tosupport 4-H youth and 4-H youth pro-grams offered by Iowa State UniversityExtension and Outreach.

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Harvesting toysBandow grows IH collection from garage sale item

by Greg ForbesOne small item from a

garage sale has led to anexpansive collection for oneCrawford County man.

Nearly 25 years ago,Charles Bandow receivedan International 400 hiswife, Sharon, purchasedfrom a local garage sale for50 cents.

“It’s worth about $500now,” Bandow said of theflagship toy in his collec-tion.

A quarter of a centurylater, his collection hasgrown to 200 replica Inter-national toys. The scalesvary from 1/8 to 1/32.

“The 1/32 are probablytwo inches tall but 1/8weighs about 50 pounds,”he explained.

The piece that started hiscollection remains the cen-terpiece. The International400 carries an impressivemonetary value but themodel carries a significantsentimental value forBandow.

“It was the first one,” hesaid.

“My dad used to use oneand my uncle had one too.It’s a nice looking tractor.”

Although his collectionhas some different brands,International models com-pose the vast majority.

“I’ve got a couple of otherones (brands) but most areInternational. We do haveone little John Deere thatwas purchased at a garagesale. It’s for visiting chil-dren because they knowthey can’t touch the Inter-nationals,” he said.

“That’s all I’ve everfarmed with. I still use In-ternationals.”

At first, Bandow collectedthe toys from flea markets,garage sales and wherever

he could find them. Recently, he has focused

on traveling to toy shows topurchase models in the bestcondition.

“I used to buy them outof the box but now I try tostick with ones still in thebox,” Bandow said.

Bandow estimated he at-tends two or three toyshows per year withAudubon and Charter Oakas familiar stops.

He explained his favoritepart of collecting the minia-ture machines is the vari-ety available and to see thescaled down evolution ofagricultural technology.

“I like finding differentones (models),” Bandowsaid.

“They (toy manufactur-ers) keep on coming outwith something different.”

Aside from tractors,Bandow boasts a differentcollection that spans 48years.

Since 1964, the HesstonNational Rodeo has re-leased a commemorativebelt buckle for the rodeo.

Each year, Bandow hasventured to a local imple-ment dealer and purchasedthe newest style.

“I’ve got every year,”Bandow said.

For the last 25 years, Charles Bandow has collected toy International tractors. His collection now features more than200 replica tractors and memorabilia of all shapes and sizes. Photos submitted.

Charles Bandow’s Inter-national collection is not lim-ited to toy tractors. The grillfrom an International Mmodel holds the pedestal fora 1/8 scale M.

When Charles Bandowstarted collecting toy Inter-nationals, he purchased thetractors in an array of con-ditions. Today, Bandowprefers pristine models stillin the box.

Red tractors of all modelsspeckle the landscape of afarm layout.

The tractors closely repre-sent the fleet CharlesBandow still uses on hisfarm today.

Charles Bandow

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A house to tweet aboutNature-minded students build homes for bluebirds

by Greg ForbesWhen the reclamation project of the old

Crawford County Landfill is complete, thegrounds will be speckled with woodenboxes that will serve as houses to one ofIowa’s natural living treasures; the east-ern bluebird.

In December, SportDOG Brand, theleading manufacturer of electronic train-ing products for sporting dogs, an-nounced the Crawford County PheasantsForever as the winners of a $25,000 grantto be used for the landfill reclamationproject.

The 145-acre plot of land was left aban-doned when the Crawford County Land-fill moved in 2007.

Now declared environmentally safe, theCrawford County-owned land sits as anatural habitat for Iowa wildlife and of-fers a tremendous opportunity for outdoorrecreation.

The grant will be used to plant trees andnatural prairie grasses and develop theland into a plot to accommodate recre-ational and environmentally educationalactivities.

The bluebird houses are one aspectmeant to revitalize the unused propertyas a natural haven for wildlife and out-door enthusiasts.

When KR Buck, of Crawford CountyPheasants Forever, began to write thegrant application for SportDOG, he con-tacted Donna Koch, a science teacher atDenison Middle School (DMS) and coor-dinator for the Ringneck Outdoor Club, tosee if her Ringneck members would be in-terested in a project.

Buck commissioned the Ringnecks –DMS students in grades six through eight– to build 20 bluebird houses to be placedon the perimeter of the old landfill plot.

The students, who build and sell birdand bat houses as a fundraiser for futureprojects for the club, agreed to Buck’s re-quest and set to work under the guidanceof DMS industrial tech teacher NathanMahrt.

Buck said, “They (students) did all theconstruction themselves. It’s great be-cause they learn the skill of carpentry and

also learn about nature.”Koch and Buck explained that the con-

struction of the birdhouses stayed true tothe mission of the reclamation project.

Denison resident Rex Garside had re-modeled his deck and donated the 2x6cedar planks to the Ringnecks to turn intothe birdhouses.

“The whole thing is about reclamationso even the birdhouses are made out ofrecycled stuff,” Koch said.

The boxes earn the classification asbluebird houses from their resemblanceto a bluebird’s natural habitat. Before theadvent of artificial birdhouses, Buck ex-plained that bluebirds used abandonedwoodpecker nests in hollow trees.

“The design of the box mimics that,”Buck said.

The students are scheduled to installthe boxes on April 4 during bluebird mi-gration season.

Buck explained that when the bluebirdhouses are installed, they must be care-fully monitored. He continued the homesare popular nesting spots for sparrowsand tree swallows.

“For the first two weeks in April, wewill have to monitor them (the houses)and if they are taken by something else,we’ll have to clean out the house,” Bucksaid, and added, “We are just helping thebluebirds find a place to nest.”

The impact of bluebird nests can beseen throughout Crawford County. Pastefforts by area Eagle Scouts and other en-vironmentally minded agencies to installhouses have generated high traffic countsof bluebirds.

“There are probably 200 bluebird boxeson county roads throughout CrawfordCounty. Those have been very success-ful,” Buck said.

In addition to the bluebird housing de-velopment, the Ringneck students willalso help plant trees in late April and par-ticipate in other activities to improve thearea and make an impact on nature.

“We plan to do some other projectsthere with the students. I’d like to see thekids get involved and use it (reclamationplot) as a classroom,” Buck stated.

Ringneck Outdoor Club students proudly display their hand made bluebird houses along withthe $25,000 grant check from SportDOG Brand. KR Buck, of Crawford County Pheasants For-ever, asked the Ringnecks to construct the cedar wood houses for the reclamation project.Kneeling, from left, are: Taylor Towne and Jose Corona. Standing: Donna Koch, Ringneck co-ordinator, Enzy Galacia, Hunter Montange and David Cendejas. Photo by Greg Forbes

The RingnecksDonna Koch, science teacher at Denison

Middle School (DMS), formed the RingneckOutdoor Club in conjunction with KR Buckand the Crawford County Pheasants Forev-er to generate an enthusiasm for the outdoorsin students.

As a Ringneck, students learn about na-ture through field trips and activities and alsoparticipate in projects to help improve na-ture.

A major project of the Ringnecks is the con-struction and sale of bird and bat houses.

With the help of DMS industrial techteacher Nathan Mahrt, students hand-makehouses for wrens, bats, bluebirds, butterflies

and more. The money generated from the birdhous-

es, as well as support from groups such asPheasants Forever and the Izaak WaltonLeague, helps the Ringnecks fund trips andprojects.

The club also monitors the garden andtrees at the middle school.

Each activity the Ringnecks partake in wasdeveloped to engage student with natureand help them explore their curiosity in theoutdoors.

“This is for those kids that love the outdoorsand are looking for something to do afterschool,” Koch said.

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Livestock For SaleIA: Dorset Rams fall and Jan bornDorset Ewes and Few southdownEwe lambs 641-449-3226• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •IA: Minature donkeys any sexany ageemailwdbrink@wiatel.net.or call 712-353-6730• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •IA: Leonard Limousin & AngusBulls for Sale Private Treaty. 70red, black, polled Limousin andAngus bulls, Holstein, Iowa. 712-368-2611. lori@leonardlimou-sin.com• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •IA: Registered Gelbvieh Bulls,quality black gentle polled yearn-ing bulls. Hobbs Gelbvieh 641-766-6779 or 641-203-0863

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Livestock WantedIA: Farrowing unit 1,500 to2,000 sows, can switch to nurs-ery or finishing. In compliance, IaNC Iowa. Call 641-590-2815• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hay, Grain & ForageFor Sale

IA: Good clean, bright sm sq insemi loads 641-658-2738

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •IA: Custom hay hauling; bigrounds, big square etx can haultroughout midwest. For SaleRound Big Squares ofAlfalfa/Grass & straight Alfalfa641-640-0492

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Hay, Grain & ForageWanted

IA: "Wanted: Alfalfa, round andsquare bales, picked up or deliv-er, call Roy at Pleasant Acres.620-804-1506• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •IA: Quality small or lg sq Alfalfaor misxed in semi loads 641-658-2738• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

VEHICLESCars/SUV’s For Sale

IA: 1966 Ford Galaxy convertibleparts or restore 515-981-4067

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Cars/SUV’s WantedIA:1950 Ford Crestliner & 1951Victoria Call 308-876-2515

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Trucks/TrailersFor Sale

IA: late model trlts & trucks withlight damage or in need of enginerepairs(641) 658-2738

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •IA: 1995 International 4000 se-ries, 6 cyl,. 13 ton, flat bed,13,000 miles, dual wheels, Mal-lard, Iowa 712-857-3432.

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Campers/RV’sFor Sale

IA:8 ft Shadow Cruiser pickupcamper 3 way refrig, toilet, fur-nace. $1,000 obo. 515-971-5487

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AROUNDTHE HOME

Household ItemsFor Sale/Wanted

IA: 100% Wood Heat- no worries.Keep your family safe and warmyour family safe and warm withan Outdoor Wood Furnace fromCentral Boiler RDC Truck Repair712-647-2407 (828-831)

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OTHER Other For Sale

IA: Steel post. Dennis Becker Ban-croft, Ia 515-538-1547• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Other WantedIA: Wanted to buy old farm tools,hand woodworking tools, oldseed corn items, hand cornsheller,cream separators. Call 515-890-0262

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OtherIA:Guineas for sale. 712-464-3610 or 641-414-6177

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