Mission Statement: North Dakota Farmers Union, guided by the principles of cooperation, legislation and education, is an organization committed to the prosperity of family farms, ranches and rural communities.
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New Town continues to grow
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To Rome and back
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Youth attend day classes & camp
CELEBRATING 85 YEARS July 2012 – Volume 59 Number 7
DON’T LOSE IT ALL ...
Prices are good and your crop is off to a great start. You can’t afford to lose it all due to bad weather. Your local Farmers Union Insurance agent can help you manage your risk by selecting a company that offers alternative plans to meet your needs.
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/EDITOR: Anne Denholm 800-366-8331 • www.ndfu.org adenholm@ndfu.org
STATE DIRECTORS: James Kerzman; Wes Niederman Jr.; Dennis Stromme; Jim Teigen; Ben Vig
PRESIDENT: Elwood “Woody” Barth VICE PRESIDENT: Bob Kuylen SECRETARY: Ellen Linderman TREASURER: Terry Borstad
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: NDFU PO Box 2136 Jamestown N.D. 58402-2136 Copies mailed this issue: 35,421 • USPS 016-211
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Farm bill forums planned
North Dakota Farmers Union is hosting informational meetings on the 2012 farm bill during the month of July. The forums will be held July 10-12 at six different locations throughout the state. Panelists will include Scott Stofferahn, state director for Senator Conrad; Tom Nelson, state director for Representative Rick Berg; and Tom Brusegaard state director for Senator John Hoeven. Each panelist will be given time to share insight about the farm bill followed by a question and answer session. North Dakota Farmers Union President Elwood “Woody” Barth will lead the discussions. Everyone is welcome to attend the free informational meetings. Tuesday, July 10 - Flasher 10 a.m. until 12 noon with a meal to follow at the Highway 21 Club in Flasher.
Farm bill forums were held last summer to discuss funding priorities with members. Informational sessions will be conducted again this year about the new farm bill.
Tuesday, July 10 - Belfield 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. (mountain time) with a meal to follow at the Pavilion in Belfield. Wednesday, July 11 - Kenmare 10 a.m. until 12 noon with a meal to follow at the Kenmare High School auditorium. Wednesday, July 11 - McClusky 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a meal
to follow at the Union Bar and Grill in McClusky. Thursday, July 12 - Binford 10 a.m. until 12 noon with a meal to follow at the Binford Fire Hall. Thursday, July 12 - Wapheton 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a meal to follow at the Eagles Club in Wapheton. s
Co-op Day at the State Fair on July 25 Free pancakes & ice cream for all! Join North Dakota Farmers Union and other cooperatives across the state for a pancake and sausage breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Visit with various co-ops throughout the day and enjoy an ice cream social from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. The KX/Co-op Day is a special way for co-ops to thank members for their patronage.
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Facts about SPCC
Here is some information to assist farmers in understanding the Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Program (SPCC).
FROM THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
What is SPCC?
The goal of the SPCC program is to prevent oil spills into waters of the United States and adjoining shorelines. Oil spills can cause injuries to people and damage to the environment. A key element of this program calls for farmers and other facilities to have an oil spill prevention plan, called an SPCC plan. These plans can help farmers prevent oil spills which can damage water resources needed for farming operations.
What is considered a farm for SPCC?
Under SPCC, a farm is “a facility on a tract of land devoted to the production of crops or raising of animals, including fish, which produced and sold, or normally would have produced and sold, $1,000 or more of agricultural products during a year.”
Is my farm covered?
SPCC applies to a farm which: • Stores, transfers, uses, or consumes oil or oil products, such as diesel fuel, gasoline, lube oil, 4
hydraulic oil, adjuvant oil, crop oil, vegetable oil, or animal fat; and • Stores more than 1,320 US gallons in above ground containers or more than 42,000 US gallons in completely buried containers; and • Could reasonably be expected to discharge oil to waters of the US or adjoining shorelines, such as interstate waters, intrastate lakes, rivers, and streams. If your farm meets all of these criteria, then your farm is covered.
If my farm is covered by SPCC, what should I do? The SPCC program requires you to prepare and implement an SPCC plan. If you already have a plan, maintain it. If you do not have a plan, you should prepare and implement one. Many farmers will need to have their plan certified by a professional engineer. However, you may be eligible to self-certify your amended plan if: • Your farm has a total oil storage capacity between 1,320 and 10,000 gallons in above ground containers, and the farm has a good spill history (as described in the SPCC rule), you may prepare and self-certify your own plan. However, if you decide
to use certain alternate measures allowed by the federal SPCC Rule, you will need a professional engineer • Your farm has storage capacity of more than 10,000 gallons, or has had an oil spill you may need to prepare an SPCC plan certified by a professional engineer.
What should I do if I have an oil spill?
• Activate your plan procedures to prevent the oil spill from reaching a creek or river. • Implement spill cleanup and mitigation procedures outlined • Notify the National Response Center (NRC) at 800-424-8802 if you have an oil discharge to waters or adjoining shorelines. • If the amount of oil spilled to water is more that 42 gallons on two different occasions within a 12-month period or more than 1,000 gallons to water in a single spill event, then notify your EPA regional office in writing. Special Note: If your farm was in operation before August 16, 2002, and you do not already have a plan, you must prepare a plan now. Do not wait until May 10, 2013. Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
When should I prepare and implement a plan?
Farms in operation on or before August 16, 2002, must maintain or amend their existing plan by May 10, 2013. Any farm that started operation after August 16, 2002, but before May 10, 2013, must prepare and use a plan on or before May 10, 2013.
What information will I need to prepare a plan for my farm? • A list of the oil containers at the farm by parcel (including the contents and location of each container); • A brief description of the procedures that you will use to prevent oil spills. For example, steps you use to transfer fuel from a storage tank to your farm vehicles that reduce the possibility of a fuel spill; • A brief description of the measures you installed to prevent oil from reaching water (see next section); • A brief description of the measures you will use to contain and cleanup an oil spill to water; and • A list of emergency contacts and first responders.
What spill prevention measures should I implement and include in my SPCC plan?
• Use containers suitable for the oil stored. For example, use a container designed for flammable liquids to store gasoline; • Identify contractors or other local personnel who can help you clean up an oil spill; • Provide overfill prevention for your oil storage containers. You could use a high-level alarm, or audible vent, or establish a procedure to fill containers; • Provide effective, sized secondary containment for bulk storage containers, such as a dike or a remote impoundment. The containment must be able to hold the full capacity of the container plus possible rainfall. The dike may be constructed of earth or concrete. A double-walled tank may also suffice; • Provide effective, general secondary containment to address the most likely discharge where you transfer oil to and from containers and for mobile refuelers, such as fuel nurse tanks mounted on trucks or trailers. For example, you may use sorbent materials, drip pans or curbing for these areas; and • Periodically inspect and test
pipes and containers. You should visually inspect aboveground pipes and inspect aboveground containers following industry standards. You must “leak test” buried pipes when they are installed or repaired. EPA recommends you keep a written record of your inspections.
How and when do I maintain my plan?
Amend and update your SPCC plan when changes are made to the farm, for example, if you add new storage containers (e.g. tanks) that are 55 gallons or larger, or if you purchase or lease parcels with containers that are 55 gallons or larger. You must review your plan every five years to make sure it includes any changes in oil storage at your farm. s
HELPFUL TIPS:
• Count only containers of oil that have a storage capacity of 55 U.S. gallons and above. • Adjacent or non-adjacent parcels, either leased or owned, may be considered separate facilities for SPCC purposes. Containers on separate parcels (that the farmer identifies as separate facilities based on how they are operated) do not need to be added together in determining whether the 1,320-gallon applicability threshold is met. • If you are eligible to self certify your plan, and no above ground container at your farm is greater than 5,000 gallons in capacity, then you may use the plan template that is available to download from EPA’s Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/oem/ content/spcc/tier1temp.htm
Call or send an e-mail to the EPA Ag Compliance Assistance Center: 1-888-663-2155 Call the Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP, and Oil Information Center: (800) 424-9346 or (703) 412-9810 TDD (800) 553-7672 or (703) 412-3323 Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
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Positive impact from oil boom
United Prairie continues to expand spring to accommodate more growth. Another 60,000 gallons of diesel As oil rigs continue storage was added to this to pump natural facility, giving the store a resources from total capacity of 130,000 northwestern North gallons. The number of fuel Dakota, United Prairie pumps have doubled this Cooperative in New year and sales continue to Town has expanded its climb. Last year, this location services and locations sold 225,000 bottles of pop. to better serve their In May 2004, the members. cooperative partnered Manager John with Dakota Quality Grain Reese explained, The downtown hardware C-Store is the flagship location Cooperative of Parshall for United Prairie Cooperative in New Town. “In 1977, we had one to deliver fuel and services downtown location and balance. I don’t see it slowing down to members. The venture eight employees. Now, we have six in the next five years for sure.” created “United Propane and Fuel locations with over 120 employees The downtown hardware Partners” and reduced delivery and and we will continue to expand. Our C-Store in New Town is the flagship insurance costs while increasing the retail, diesel and energy products location for United Prairie. Selling quality and types of services. The have created our biggest growth everything from gas to veterinary partnership resulted in substantial areas which can all be attributed to supplies to automotive batteries and savings by eliminating capital the construction and oil business.” ranch equipment, the farm store investment costs and creating a United Prairie covers a wide has everything needed for rural strong revenue stream. Known as variety of services and needs in customers. According to Reese, this the energy department, it includes New Town. Change has been the was the original storefront for the the delivery arm of the company constant for United Prairie. Reese cooperative. using CHS Transportation. CHS observed, “The big oil boom has A brand new C-Store was built handles all full load deliveries to been great for our co-op but we on the east side of New Town in farms, ranches, contractors and also still cater to the farmers and 2009 and was remodeled last commercial customers. United ranchers in the area to maintain a BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU
Storage area in downtown store
TOP: New diesel pumps at the C-Store on east side of New Town. RIGHT: Tire service is located on the west side of town in a newly renovated building. 6
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Prairie also has five 5,000 gallon refined fuel delivery trucks and four propane trucks in its fleet. The service center location handles all basic automotive care and tire services. Last year, the cooperative fixed over 15,000 tires. It has two tire trucks and five full time employees. A west side building was completely remodeled in 2011 to accommodate moving this division out of the downtown location and into their own facility. In nearby Keene, a new C-Store is being constructed and will open sometime in August. It will have over 6,000 square feet with diesel truck islands, a new building with farm and ranch supplies. Administrative offices are housed in yet another location, across the street from the downtown store. Seven employees work in the office and organize the financial services for the other five divisions. Finding staff to fill the employment needs for all six locations has been difficult in part from the lack of affordable housing. To try to help the situation, the co-op formed a sister corporation to build housing on a former mobile home site. Currently, there are 18 employees housed on the lot with plans to expand into another 10 units. “We are hard pressed to find enough people to work. We have seen a lot of out of state people coming into the area. One of our biggest challenges is instilling our midwest values to our employees. We do a lot of training,” Reese added. “Our board has been very progressive and supportive of all the changes, too.” The board of directors include: Scott Ruland, president; Brad Nesheim, vice chairman; Chris Rohde, secretary/treasurer; Nathan Brenna, director; Edward Danks, Jr., director; Larry Jones, advisory director; and Roger Brenna, advisory director. s
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Administrative offices are found in this downtwon building, across the street from the C-Store. General manager John Reese works out of this location as well as six other employees who help organize the financial services for all divisions.
The energy department covers all fuel and propane deliveries with the help of CHS Transportation. CHS handles all full load deliveries to farms, ranches and commercial customers.
Plenty of customers are patronizing the new C-Store on the east side of New Town. Last year, this location sold 225,000 bottles of pop!
This fuel truck is part of a fleet of vehicles operated by United Prairie.
Volume of gasoline sold at United Prairie: 2003 3,109,697 2004 2,840,312 2005 3,249,882 2006 3,798,993 2007 3,835,188 2008 4,705,105 2009 4,454,561 2010 4,226,165 2011 5,926,799 TOTAL: 89,638,084
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Scrap material is stacked up at the Bismarck salvage yard. Old tractors and farm implements may be brought in and sold for the metal.
Recycling pays off Business built on recycling different metals BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU
The metal men are cashing in. Ron Gumeringer and his three sons have been selling scrap metal for years and it has proven to be good business. Gumeringer explained, “The metal market is growing. There’s good money in it. We have about 20 to 22 businesses on a route in Bismarck .We process their scrap metal and sell it to the salvage yard.” More than eight million metric tons of nonferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, lead and nickel, is processed in the United States each year. Steel is categorized as ferrous scrap and is the most recycled material in the world. In the United States alone, 74 million metric tons is processed each year. Obsolete scrap are recovered from cars, steel buildings, appliances, railroad tracks, ships, farm equipment and other sources. For Gumeringer, it’s been a 8
family business. “All three of my sons have helped me over the years,” he said. “Once we pick up pieces, we sort it out. You need to cut up and separate the copper, aluminum, iron and metal pieces. Then we haul it away and sell it. It’s quite a process but it is an excellent way to get extra income.” Market prices fluctuate, too. In the 1970s, Gumeringer remembers prices going from $7 per ton in 1973 to $20 per ton in 1974. I also recall that in the 1960s, my dad and
I brought in 100 pounds of scrap aluminum and got a check for $3 so it does change and it’s different for each kind of metal. Copper is the most expensive type of scrap and gets about $3 per pound now.” Gumeringer was eight years old when he first started helping his dad collect scrap metal. “I am a third generation Farmers Union member and grew up on the family farm by Esmond,” he said. “We used to haul to the local scrap yard in Harvey. I guess I’ve grown up recycling metal and have continued to make a living at it.” “More family farmers and ranchers should take advantage of this,” Gumeringer added. “Recycling old farm equipment can give you a little extra income instead of just storing the implements in the yard. Those old tractors and plows are worth money.” Iron should be cut up in 3’x18” pieces and separated from Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
other types of metals to gain the maximum amount of value. The Bismarck salvage yard is just one of many places around the state that pays cash for metal scraps. s
Recycling Facts:
• A used aluminum can is recycled and back on the grocery shelf within just 60 days • Metal can be recycled unlimited times. • The average vehicle has 2,261 pounds of iron and steel, 315 pounds of aluminum, 185 pounds of rubber, 106 pounds of glass and 64 pounds of copper and brass. • The United States annually recycles enough ferrous scrap by weight to build more than 600 Golden Gate Bridges. • The scrap recycling industry annually transforms more than 130 million metric tons of obsolete materials into useful raw materials.
Ron Gumeringer has built a thriving business in the Bismarck area, collecting metal scraps from various businesses and residents each week. All the materials are cut up, sorted and delivered to the area scrap yard for cash payments.
After picking up the scrap material, Ron Gumeringer and his son sort through it and separate each type of metal. Market prices fluctuate depending on supply and demand. The family has 22 businesses on a weekly route for scrap pick-up.
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Illustrating history---
Storyteller gives audience a lesson
North Dakota history of the Red River Valley, Lewis & Clark, pioneer When Steve Stark talks, pilot Carl Ben Eielson, Abraham everyone listens– and watches – Lincoln’s legacy for the state, Teddy as he weaves a historical lesson Roosevelt in Dakota Territory and while drawing them out in charcoal the importance of agriculture.. and in full costume. “I’ve performed as Stark explained, “I Teddy Roosevelt for call my presentations decades, but don’t do it illustrated history. I’m much anymore,” Stark dressed in historical reflected. “I brought the costume and tell stories Roosevelt presentation while drawing them out in to 56 different cities in charcoal on 20 foot rolls North Dakota, 18 other of paper mounted on the states and a couple of wall.” times to Washington He began doing DC. I was even able to chalk talks 30 years ago perform on the History when he taught Sunday Channel.” School as a way to bring His presentations Old Testament stories to are always unique. life. Stark began using Last year, Stark spoke the same concept to at the Cass County tell stories about local, Farmers Union annual regional and state history. meeting in Casselton. “I find that some of Working with youth is a highlight for storyteller Steve Stark. He commented, “I the greatest joys in my enjoy taking a city life come from audiences who are gem of information about a familiar celebration, organization or event interested in seeing history stories subject.” and creating an illustrated history unfold before them,” he said. “My Over the years, Stark has for it. The story of North Dakota’s favorite audiences are students presented information about the agricultural history is something I and senior citizens. They really BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU
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appreciate history. I love it when folks I’m presenting to have a pleasant reaction to something that is new to them about their heritage. Like learning why something is named what it is, or a little new
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wish everyone knew about. That’s why the Farmers Union story was interesting. This fall, I’m presenting at the International Sons of Norway convention in Fargo with the story of Norwegian/American Smith Stimmel who was a White House guard for Abraham Lincoln and later a civic leader in Fargo during Dakota Territory and after statehood. It is a fascinating story!” Research is an important part of Stark’s illustrated history lessons. He said he utilizes the internet and accesses reliable information with good American and North Dakota history books.
In addition to his illustrated history talks, Stark also writes and performs for the Prairie Public Radio show, Dakota Air. This is a live, two-hour show featuring singing, comedy sketches and musicians. One of the features is called, “Know Dakota” that highlights interesting facts about the state. He also writes and illustrates a weekly history feature for the Fargo Forum’s Newspaper in Education program and creates editorial cartoons for the publication. Whatever his activity, Stark never stops appreciating history
and the opportunity to learn. He added, “A couple of months ago, I had the privilege to sit and talk with a 105 year old man who had some incredible stories to tell me about growing up in North Dakota. Experiences like that are a blessing as is talking to kids and getting them pumped up about learning.” Stark concluded, “We’re all connected through history. And our collective national heritage is made up from our diverse individual family heritage,” Stark concluded, “I just like to draw it and I hope the picture never ends.” s
Steve Stark tells the history of North Dakota to classrooms across the state.
Campaign supports industrial hemp farming in the United States A national grassroots education campaign has been designed to renew strong support for hemp farming in the United States. The theme of the 2012 campaign is Hemp for a Healthy Future: Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Economy, Healthy Planet. A primary objective of the campaign is to advocate for a federal policy change while sending a strong, positive message to President Barack Obama and Congress to end the ban on hemp farming and let farmers grow the versatile and profitable crop. Hemp History Week was celebrated June 4-10, 2012, and featured events in cities and towns throughout all 50 states. The multi-faceted campaign featured grassroots volunteer-led events, retail promotions, a restaurant program,
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a day of action and an online petition drive to encourage the Obama Administration and Congress to change federal policy and allow American farmers to once again grow industrial hemp. North Dakota Farmers Union supports industrial hemp farming. NDFU policy directs the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to differentiate between industrial hemp and marijuana, and legalize the production of industrial hemp and its use in American manufacturing efforts. Hemp can be used in a wide variety of products including foods, cosmetics, clothing, building materials, auto parts and many others. s
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Mary Beth Orn, treasurer of the Midland Continental Depot Restoration Committee meets with museum president Les Koll.
Restored railroad depot features museum and tribute to singer Peggy Lee BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU
A new treasure has been unveiled in the city of Wimbledon, thanks to the hard work of the Midland Continental Depot Restoration Committee. For the last five years, the group has been working to renovate the original depot and create a museum to honor singer Peggy Lee, who lived and worked at the Wimbledon depot as a young high school girl. A grand opening event was held at the end of May to showcase the historic building. Treasurer Mary Beth Orn said, “This place has it all. You can step back in time and see how the depot looked and read about how it operated. Our Peggy Lee collection has so many interesting things, too.” The main floor features the freight room, depot agent’s office, and waiting rooms for both men and women. The history of the Midland Continental Railroad is told through displays and interactive sound. The museum has been listed on the 12
Interesting display about Peggy Lee.
National Register of Historic Places. It is the only remaining depot built in 1913. Norma Deloris Egstrom, known as Peggy Lee, lived and worked at the depot from 1934-37 while she attended Wimbledon High School.
Her father served as the depot agent. They lived on the second floor which has also been restored to the time when Peggy Lee lived there. The upstairs living room area features displays, three of her performance dresses, tidbits from her high school years, memories of classmates, memorabilia and music of Lee. According to museum president Les Koll, the restoration project has been very successful. “We were very fortunate to have so many people, organizations and businesses support our efforts.” Future plans will include restoring the Midland caboose, flat car and car shed. Regular visiting hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Special group tours may be arranged by calling Orn at 701435-2875. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. Orn concluded, “Everyone should make a trip to Wimbledon for an educational, interactive and entertaining experience that the whole family will enjoy.” s
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Museum Timeline........................
Peggy Lee on the train. Photo from Richard Morrison collection.
1971 - The City of Wimbledon and Wimbledon Community Museum, Inc. acquired the last remaining Midland Continental Railroad Depot Mid-1990s - Museum board puts plans in place to repair and turn the depot into a museum 2003 - The depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. July 13, 2007 - Money was donated from the Myrna Bultema estate as seed money for restoration July 2007 - The Midland Continental Depot Restoration committee was organized. JLG Architects (native Lonnie Laffen’s company) committed to donating in-kind architectural services to the project. 2008 - A conceptual design booklet was completed for the project. April 2009 - The museum secured the land from CP Rail and the building from the city of Wimbledon 2009 - Federal highway grants were received for the restoration and interpretation of the building through the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the Barnes County Commission. Other grants were awarded by: North Dakota Tourism, Valley City Barnes County Development, Wimbledon Improvement Corporation and the State Historical Society of North Dakota. July 26, 2010 - Phase I begins with restoration general contractor, Rich Smith (a Wimbledon native). Sept. 10, 2010 - Phase II - the interpretation phase begins with Sea Reach as the design firm. 2011 - Phase I completed April 2012 - Phase II completed May 26, 2012 - Grand Opening held Future: Final phase III to begin that will restore the Midland caboose, flatcar and car shed.
Photo of the original depot.
A grand opening for the restored depot was held May 26, 2012. Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
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Dairy month observed Northern Lights Dairy hosted an open house event called “Breakfast on the Farm” on Saturday, June 23 from 7 -11 a.m. in honor of National Dairy Month. Northern Lights Dairy is a 600 dairy milk-cow facility located about 14 miles south of Mandan, N.D. The free breakfast included pizza, ice cream, milk, yogurt, string cheese, coffee, pancakes and sausage. Activities included hayrides, guided tours of the farm,
face-painting, door-prizes, a climbing wall, a bouncing inflatable for kids, watching the milking procedure in the parlor, vendor booths and displays, equipment displays/demonstations, free prizes, and petting baby calves. National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It was initially created to stabilize the dairy demand when production was at a surplus, but has now developed into an annual tradition. s
Freshness at your fingertips in summer BY FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANT
Utilizing seasonal crops in your kitchen is an easy way to elevate home cooking. Nothing tastes better, and packs in more flavor, than ripe, freshly picked ingredients. In keeping with Founding Farmers’ dedication to offering guests seasonal fare, this month’s recipe pick is Gazpacho, one of summer’s favorite dishes. We love how the mix of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers and spices blend to create the flavorful goodness of this chilled soup.
FOUNDING FARMERS RECIPE FOR GAZPACHO ½ cup white bread, roughly chopped ½ cup yellow onion, diced ½ cup cucumber, peeled and seeded, diced ¾ cup green bell pepper, seeded, diced 2 teaspoons peeled garlic, minced 1 cup bloody mary mix 14 oz can whole peeled canned tomatoes 1 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 dash tabasco
Instructions (serves four): In a food processor or blender, puree bread, onions, cucumbers, green pepper, garlic and bloody mary mix. Transfer to a 2 quart container, add remaining ingredients and stir. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Stir thoroughly and taste before serving. Add additional seasonings to taste. Optional: Top each serving with shrimp or crab meat.
To garnish: 2 oz chilled poached shrimp, tail off (optional) 2 oz chilled lump crab meat (optional)
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World ag concerns discussed North Dakota Farmers Union president Elwood “Woody” Barth and World Farmers Organization (WFO) president Robert Carlson traveled to Rome last month to participate in the second annual WFO general assembly. The two traveled as part of the National Farmers Union delegation team. According to Barth, the assembly was an excellent opportunity to talk with others about world-wide agricultural issues. “We need to be at the table to discuss the challenges of feeding the world population. It’s important to our membership that we address issues like food security and climate change.” Carlson agreed and said, “Feeding a growing world population is the mission of farmers, of course, but it is both a magnificent opportunity and a major challenge. We are going to need technology and information to use our resources more efficiently in order to feed a growing world with fewer and more expensive farm inputs.” The assembly featured numerous guest speakers and attracted representatives from over 50 organizations from 40 countries. More than 250 people participated. The conference theme was
WFO President Robert Carlson spoke during the assembly in Rome.
“Raising Our Voices for Agriculture” and focused on three main discussion topics including food and nutrition security; climate change and the impact on agricultural production; and access to credit for world-wide production. A tour of a local Italian farm was also arranged for participants. The WFO was formed to help find solutions to these kinds of problems and to bring ag leaders together to share information. The mission of this farm organization is to raise awareness of issues and to engage in advocacy for the creation of policies in favor of improving the economic and social
conditions in which farmers and the rural populations live. WFO has worked with many global organizations including the World Economic Forum, the World Trade Organization, the World Food Program, in addition to many United Nations organizations. Other NFU participants included NFU General Counsel Dave Velde, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke, Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson, Montana Farmers Union President Alan Merrill, and NFU Vice President of International Relations Robert Carlson who also serves as president of WFO. s
National Farmers Union delegates to the WFO assembly included Doug Peterson, Doug Sombke, Woody Barth, Alan Merrill. Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
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Check list before leaving for summer vacation BY MARSHALL & SWIFT/BOECKH
Summer is almost here and that means one thing: vacation. Whether you follow Route 66 or fly the friendly skies, you will most likely be one of the many people taking a well-deserved break! To reduce the likelihood of house damage or a break-in, be sure to take the following steps before you go on vacation: 1. Turn off your water. Many expensive losses occur when water leaks from a hot water heater or broken pipe. 2. Unplug your coffee pot, TV and other small appliances. This will lower electric costs, as well as prevent possible fires. 3. Cut your grass and water your plants. High grass or wilted plants may indicate you are away from your home – a possible draw for thieves. 4. Lock your windows and doors, and close curtains on windows where people can see into your house. A simple – but often times overlooked step. 5. Install smart timers. These inexpensive items can be programmed to turn lights on and off throughout the evening. Burglars are less likely to target houses with lights on. 6. Stop your paper and mail deliveries. Full mailboxes and a stack of old newspapers on your porch may signal you are out of town. 7. Don’t leave an outgoing message on your phone announcing that you are away. In this time
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of social media, even a post on Facebook could draw trouble. Instead try, “I wll respond to your message as soon as possible.”
8. Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your house. You may also want to give them your contact information while you are away. 9. Unplug the motor of your garage door opener. This will help ensure that no one will find a compatible opener and get into your garage. (Leave a key with a neighbor or relative so you can get in when you return). 10. Ensure required security devices are in place – especially around your pool. Taking some simple precautions will help ensure you enjoy your vacation – and your return to your home sweet home ... exactly as you left it! SOURCE: MSB THE CODE - THIS ARTICLE IS REPRINTED AND PUBLISHED WITH THE PERMISSION OF MARSHALL & SWIFT/BOECKH, LLC AND ITS LICENSORS, COPYRIGHT 2012. MAY NOT BE REPRINTED OR COPIED WITHOUT MARSHALL & SWIFT/BOECKH’S LLC PRIOR PERMISSION.
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FUI agent starts new venture BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU
As a North Dakota Farmers Union Insurance agent in Bismarck, Jed Geer has learned a lot about his community. That’s why when he noticed a need for another driving school for young people, he took the initiative to do something about the instruction shortage. “My son, Chase, had to wait a long time before getting into the local driving school. There was such a long waiting list that it started my thought process about opening a business to serve this need. The more I thought about it, the more I thought I should pursue
it,” said Geer. Geer decided to complete the necessary coursework required by the state of North Dakota and soon became certified to open his “1st Geer Driving School” on April
19. “Because of my son, I had a lot of connections to recruit students to attend. I plan to hire more instructors as the business grows. I’m not leaving my insurance job. This is just an extra investment for me,” he added. Students will participate in six hours of hands-on driving. Young drivers will learn the fundamentals of safe driving and rules of the road. Participants will practice local road and highway driving, parking and driving skills during the course. For more information on 1st Geer Driving School, call 701-202-0119. s
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A special cake was served at the party, honoring Lerol’s 42 years of service.
North Dakota Farmers Union Insurance agent, Ron Lerol, retired in April and a going away party was held on his 73rd birthday, June 4, at the Finley office. Lerol began as a Farmers Union Insurance agent in 1970. District Manager, Mike Rene, was at the reception and said, “We wish Ron nothing but the best in his new life as a retired Farmers Union agent. Thanks for your hard work and dedication, Ron, you will be missed.” Lerol will be getting married this summer and proudly displayed his 1957 Pontiac at the reception. His son, Kurt Lerol, and Jason Walswick will continue to serve as the Finley area agents. s
Countless community members stopped by the luncheon to wish Ron Lerol goodbye from the agency. Many friends and neighbors enjoyed the complimentary meal and photo display.
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Date set for collegiate trip A new date has been set for the North Dakota Farmers Union collegiate trip. The conference trip was originally scheduled for the middle of August and will now be held in September to better accommodate students. The trip will incorporate coop education and training with tours to Lambeau Field, whitewater rafting and zip lining in Wisconsin. Cost is $125 which includes transportation on the NDFU motorcoach, lodging, attractions and some group meals. NDFU membership is required and participants must be enrolled in college, completed one year of
college or be a recent college graduate to be eligible for the trip. Co-op training and education will be at the heart of this trip but the expedition includes fun along the way. Wildman Adventure Resort is one of the premier outdoor adventure resorts and whitewater rafting centers in the midwest.
Members will enjoy a trip down the scenic Peshtigo River, where the whitewater section of the river provides natural white noise that will sooth your soul. The Wildman Ranch will provide the zip line experience. Participants will zip through trees 20 to 100 feet off the ground for a true adrenaline rush. The Lambeau Field tour will allow fans to experience the Packers’ facility and see several behind the scenes areas. To register and gain more information, please contact Jennifer Sundeen at 1-800-366-8331 ext. 107 or jsundeen@ndfu.org. s
Scholarships awarded to students Mandi Egeland, a junior at Grand Forks Red River High School, was named the 2012-13 North Dakota High School Activities Association/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student. Dominick Goettle of St. Mary’s High School in Bismarck was chosen first runner-up. The other finalists are Carly Bertsch of Fargo Davies High School, Austin Mack, Dickinson High School, Zach Peterson, Grafton High School, and Jasmine Kreft, Williston Trinity Christian High School. The six finalists were selected from the original 37 applications sent in by high school principals around the state. Farmers Union Insurance is the supporting partner in this program and funds $5000 worth of scholarships provided to the six finalists. Egeland received a $2000 scholarship and Goettle received a $1000 scholarship. The other four finalists each received a $500 scholarship. The NDHSAA Distinguished Student program was developed to recognize deserving young people who are the “backbone” of interscholastic activities, not necessarily the leader, but the Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
Six finalists earned scholarships through North Dakota Farmers Union Insurance and the North Dakota High School Activities Association.
individual whose participation in high school activities strengthens the program for participants, the school and the community. Applicants are students entering their senior year. The student must be a participant as a player, manager, statistician or other role in at least one NDHSAA sponsored activity. The student must be a good citizen and role model to his/her peers as well as a contributor to
their school and community. The NDHSAA Distinguished Student recipient is invited to be the grand marshall of the NDHSAA “Parade of Champions” as well as participating in other activities such as serving as the NDHSAA spokesperson for High School Activities Month, promoting the values of activity programs and participating in awarding of trophies at major NDHSAA state contests. s 19
Animal groups offer alternative to proposed ballot initiative
North Dakotans for Responsible Animal Care (NDRAC), a diverse group of animal stakeholders, is proposing new legislation that strengthens and clarifies the state’s humane treatment of animals law and offers a better, more comprehensive response to animal mistreatment than a proposed ballot initiative. The NDRAC’s draft language addresses animal abandonment, neglect and cruelty, and spells out appropriate exemptions to clarify the law’s intent. It also includes an array of penalties to reflect the severity of the act, from infractions for slight offenses to class C felonies for the most serious crimes, including repeat offenses and actions resulting in serious injury, serious illness or death. The proposed language also provides clarity and guidance to law enforcement officers and licensed veterinarians handling cases of animal mistreatment. “Clarifying the law, addressing the various types of animal mistreatment and appropriate penalties allows law enforcement
Members of North Dakotans for Responsible Animal Care organized a news conference in June. At left is Dr. Del Rae Martin, NDVMA; Jason Schmidt, ND Stockmen’s Association; and Nukhet Hendricks, Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead. Other participants included: Kristi Schlosser Carlson from North Dakota Farmers Union; Dr. Beth Carlson; Julie Schaff Ellingson, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association; and Jeff Missling; North Dakota Farm Bureau.
officers to better respond when animals are neglected and abused,” said Nukhet Hendricks, executive director of the Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead. “Having a law that protects all animals
helps organizations like ours better fulfill their missions to protect the animals.” “This group is working to provide a legislative solution that protects all animals in our state and those who treat them appropriately,” said Jason Schmidt, rancher and president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. “This language also recognizes appropriate animal management practices. Caring for animals is a priority for livestock producers like me and companion animal owners alike. We are partners in this effort to make sure good stewardship is the standard.” “The group has been working together for more than two years on efforts to improve the humane treatment laws. The collaboration by various animal stakeholder groups, from shelters to agriculturalists, truly exemplifies that North Dakotans can work together to reach solutions good for the entire state,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. Additional information can be found at the NDRAC website, www. ndanimalcare.com. s
Project Safe Send begins in July Farmers, ranchers, pesticide dealers and applicators, government agencies and homeowners with unusable pesticides can bring them to any of the Project Safe Send Sites listed below. Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally get rid of unusable pesticides free of charge. The program accepts old, unusable or banned pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides. For a list of accepted items, click on “Accepted Pesticides” in the left column. The collected pesticides are shipped out of state for incineration. Project Safe 20
Send is funded through product registration fees paid by pesticide manufacturers. People are urged to check their storage areas for any unusable pesticides and safely set them aside for Project Safe Send. If the containers are deteriorating or leaking, pack them in larger containers with absorbent materials. Free heavy-duty plastic bags are available from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. People with more than 1,000 pounds of pesticides should preregister. No other pre-registration is required. A maximum of 20,000 pounds of pesticides per participant will be accepted. Pesticide rinse water also will be accepted. The first 100 pounds of
rinse water will be taken free of charge; a fee of $1 will be applied for each additional pound. All collection sites are located at North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) facilities. July 10 in Harvey
July 11 in Bottineau July 12 in Minot July 13 in Tioga
July 16 in Killdeer
July 17 in Hettinger
July 18 in Bismarck
July 19 in Jamestown July 20 in Lisbon
July 24 in Langdon
July 25 in Larimore
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summer time means
Emmons County youth decorated a float as part of their day class activities.
Summer is here and it’s time for many counties around the state to conduct day classes and special events. Day classes teach youth in grades 1-12 the importance of cooperatives, leadership development, Farmers Union history and community service. The same curriculum is used throughout the state but each county decides when to schedule the classes. Classes are divided up by age groups and have incentives to help attract youth. Youth leaders in each county help with the activities. There are yearly awards and incentive trips given for attending day classes and camps each year. Youth who are not able to attend class can take the class via mail. Call Jennifer Sundeen at jsundeen@ndfu.org for more details. In Emmons County, Farmers Union held their annual day camp on Thursday, May 31. The theme for the camp was teamwork with the emphasis on cooperative teamwork. A total of 36 county youth from those just exiting kindergarten through next year’s high school seniors were in attendance. s The youngest group made t-shirts and musical instruments nd dla Ba e th y classes at Valley held da while learning about cooperatives. Billings/Golden Medora. ar ne mp Ca The middle group gained hands on experience in Ministry Bible forming a cooperative complete with a popcorn product 22
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and board of directors including all officers. The oldest group became the marketing organization for the popcorn.Students also spent time watching a Farmers Union Camp video, singing camp songs and decorating a float for a parade. Teachers and helpers included Kristen Vetter, Terri Lang, Kellie Tougas, Paulina Haak, Sherry and Darius Aberle. Terri Lang and LuCinda Haak organized the event. To find a day class in your community, check out the calendar at www.ndfu.org. s INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY LUCINDA HAAK, EMMONS COUNTY FARMERS UNION YOUTH DIRECTOR
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New interactive centennial farms display unveiled The new North Dakota Centennial Farms interactive display at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center was formally unveiled this summer by North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. “This display is an important way to preserve our roots, celebrating the success of North Dakota’s family farms,” said Goehring, while thanking the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation for making Centennial Farms an important component of its new exhibits at the Interpretive Center. “This is another great example of a ‘public-private partnership’ that works to benefit all of us,” said Goehring, who is a third-generation farmer himself. The North Dakota Centennial Farms Program celebrates North Dakota’s agricultural heritage by recognizing families who have lived on and/or owned their farms or ranches for at least 100 years. The program was started in 1988 by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and turned over to the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation in 2009. The interactive Centennial Farms display allows visitors to search the entire database of Centennial Farms across the state. “Agriculture is such an important part of North Dakota’s history,” said David Borlaug, President of the Lewis & Clark Fort
A unveiling ceremony was held this summer. Vice President Bob Kuylen, third from left, represented NDFU at the meeting.
Mandan Foundation. “Centennial Farms is all about honoring the generations of farmers who have helped make North Dakota what it is today.” Also on hand for the unveiling were representatives of sponsors and partners who worked with the Foundation to fund and support Centennial Farms. North Dakota Farmers Union vice president Bob Kuylen said, “It’s not an easy task, maintaining the farm for 100 years or more, and we’re glad to see the Foundation giving credit to these hard working families.” Farmers Union, along with Farmers Union Insurance, is the “founding sponsor” of the program, according to Borlaug. “Farmers Union was there for us from the very beginning with a
generous gift and pledge of future support that has helped make this all possible,” said Borlaug. The display is the first phase of a project that also includes a new interpretive wing dedicated to North Dakota’s agrarian heritage. Borlaug said that additional partners and sponsors are being solicited and the program will grow to include a website and events throughout the state. Families who are interested in nominating their farm as a Centennial Farm will find an application form on the Foundation’s website, www. FortMandan.com, or by calling 877-462-8535. The new interactive Centennial Farms display is located in the newly-remodeled Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn, N.D. For more information, visit www.fortmandan.com. s
The interactive Centennial Farm display has officially opened at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn.
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Farm Bill
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012: “We are pleased that the Senate was able to come together in a bipartisan manner to pass the 2012 Farm Bill, which is such a vital piece of legislation for family farmers and ranchers across the country. We appreciate the hard work of the leadership of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, as well as the hard work of everyone in the full Senate. “We look forward to working with members of the U.S. House of Representatives to get a farm bill passed, and then working with both chambers of Congress through a conference committee to complete a bill by the time the current farm bill expires on Sept. 30.” NFU continues to work with members of both chambers of Congress to ensure passage of a farm bill this year that includes protection against long-term price collapses for family farmers and ranchers and provides many other important priorities, including rural development, energy, research, nutrition, and conservation. The farm bill will likely require most of our legislative attention over the next couple of months.
WFO
The World Farmers Organization (WFO) wrapped up its second general assembly in Rome June 9. The meeting was well attended, exceeding the expectations for attendance with more than 280 people registered. The WFO had many new countries apply to join, bringing its total membership to approximately 50 countries.
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The assembly was welcomed by Mr. Giorgio Napolitano, president of the Italian Republic, and many other local officials. While the group discussed taking an official position on trade, it has been tabled until a later time. It will be brought up again at the next general assembly to be held in Japan in April 2013.
Fall Legislative Fly-In
NFU’s Fall Legislative Fly-In is rapidly approaching. Held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9-12, 2012, this annual event is the best way for our members to have their voices
heard on Capitol Hill. For more information about attending, please contact the state Farmers Union office. The deadline to register is Aug. 9.
2013 Convention
We are already working on the 2013 NFU Convention to be held in Springfield, Mass., at the Mass Mutual Center. Please mark your calendar as we continue “Making Waves for Agriculture” March 2-5, 2013. More information can always be found at www.nfu.org. s 25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified ad space is free and available to NDFU members. Ads will run one time only. (You may call or email us to request a rerun of your ad.) Include your name, address & phone number and mail to: NDFU Classifieds PO Box 2136 • Jamestown ND 58402-2136 email: bthoms@ndfu.org Fax: 701-252-6584 • 701-952-0102 Deadline is the 15th of every month.
FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1951 Super A International tractor with Woods belly mower, excellent tin, paint, rubber, $3,550. 663-5978, G. H. Schaner, Mandan. FOR SALE IH 914 combine, red top, good condition; John Deere 110 Chuck Wagon, feeder wagon. 225-3516, Robert Lefor, Lefor. FOR SALE Emerson horse drawn 1 bottom riding plow; Homco mower, Model AE180B, 4 hp., rider, direct drive trans., 3’ deck; steel posts, 16 Hemlock, 6”x6”x10’ and 6”x10”x14’ timbers, good for fencing; 6 row Sund edible bean pickup on a JD 15” platform in excellent condition; new style 8 row Speedy edible bean cutter; 13 sheets of galvanized steel 2’x19’ roofing panels; 8 row Dakon 30” row crop cultivator; 2,200 bushel circle steel grain bin to be moved; JD flexhead, poly, stainless steel platform; grain tank cover for 7720 JD combine; JD Model H Series 47 wood box, ground drive, manure spreader; Kato Light pulley drive, standby plant, Model 49E04, 1,000 watt, 115/230 volt, 3 ph.; oil grease, anti-freeze cans - Co-op, Pure, Texaco, Farmers Union, Standard Oil 250 good straight steel fence posts, Emerson plow, $50. 945-2379 or donna.vadnie@may-portcg. com, Jack Vadnie, Clifford. FOR SALE Redekop straw chopper, fits 1680 thru 2388; 1974 Series 1 900 Versatile; 1973 900 Series 1 Versatile; 11’ Sund Raker pickups, excellent condition; Cenex 2,200 bu. grain bin to be moved; truck mounted drill fill auger, could be used to fill air seeder cart; misc. parts for N6 or N7 Gleaner combine - filters, belts, sickle sections and sickle guards. 228-3161, Lathan Romsas, Bottineau. FOR SALE Powder River calf cradle; 300 bu. all steel livestock feeder, built by Brower. 2241320 or 202-8815, Norbert Kinnischtzke, Bismarck. FOR SALE John Deere 7700 diesel combine, no heads, good usable combine, will part out if you just need the diesel engine. 974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor. FOR SALE Automatic headgate mounted on homemade chute; fenders for a Farmall H or M; 2 - 52” wagon wheels; Model A Ford transmission; 23 heavy duty dump rake times; rope maker. 762-3694, Eugene Olson, Litchville. FOR SALE 849 New Holland baler for sale, auto-tie, chain oiler, bale kicker. 540 PTO, 3578461, Jerry Wagner, Forbes. 26
FOR SALE 7720 JD Combine; 24’ straight JD header with trailer; JD 8450 tractor with Quad Shift, 6,500 hours, always shedded; JD 30’ 9350 drills, rock guard, transports, markers, track whackers. 220-0993 or 223-0948, Jeff Spitzer, Wilton.
FOR SALE 1978 John Deere 4840 tractor, always shedded. 739-4529, G. Matejcek, Lakota. FOR SALE Case IH pickup header, 11’ Sund pickup; 1983 41’ Wilson grain trailer, new tarp, tires and bottom slides, has top extensions; 21’ 800 John Deere swather; Massey Harris 444 tractor. 208-0217 or 583-2255 leave message, Bob Fritel, Wolford. FOR SALE 2001 2388 combine, 2,060 hrs. on machine, extend auger, Y & M monitor, chopper, rock trap, AFX rotor and hopper extension, always shedded; 12,000 gal. vertical fuel tank; 5,200 gal. vertical fuel tank. 947-5631 or 307-0969, Frederick Allmaras, New Rockford. FOR SALE Semi storage trailers; nice 53’ trailer with roll-up door and flat aluminum floor; spray parts; 34’ East End dump trailer; new 35’ hopper bottom trailer; 40’ container; converter dolly. www.rydelltrailers.com, 474-5780, Richard Rydell, Fairmount. FOR SALE John Deere 331 tandem disk, $3,500; 2000 Model Blumhardt, 90’, 1,000 gal. suspended boom sprayer, $6,000. 7646410, Casey Lund, Killdeer. FOR SALE 1992 CIH 1680 combine, 3,750 hrs., specialty rotor, feeder reverse, rock trap, Peterson chaffer plus 2002 30’ 1010 straight head and 1998 13’ 1015 pickup header with IH 11’ belt, all in good shape, $35,000 as a unit; 1995 8220 CIH 25’ swather with finger reel and built on canola roller, $4,500. 776-6969, Richard L. Vetsch, Rugby. FOR SALE Belarus 1770 4 wd. with duals, 180 hp. 169 pto.; CIH 1080U 2 wd. open station, 80 hp. 60 pto.; 1962 Ford C70 2 ton truck with 14’ drill fill, two compartments and augers, 1986 Freightliner cabover truck box hoist tarp, 1949 Chevy 1 1/2 ton truck, box, hoist, tarp; 1981 Ford F150, 2 wd., 6 cyl., 4 spd.; Minn 400 bu. gravity wagon, side dump, bottom dump, hyd. auger, tarp; Wilrich batwing mower, 15’; Bourgault 540 Eliminator sprayer, 73’, 540 pto. pump, foam marker;CIH 8210 21’ pull type swather; Mobility fertilizer spreader; Hutchinson 1600 grain cleaner, Morris 24’ field cultivator; Morris 24’ rodweeder; Leon 28’ rodweeder; CIH 7200 14’ drill; trackwacker; 11’ Victory blade; Noble 21’ blade; Leon 3100 3 pt. blade; L3 Gleaner combine with 24’ header and trailer; GT 6”x36’ gas auger; Westfield 8”x51’ pto. auger; JD Model 33 manure spreader; Farmhand 6 wheel rake; 2 - 100 gal. service tanks with hand pumps. 539-2134, Paul Baack, Wildrose. FOR SALE 2 sets of single rib tires on rims, size 7.50x20; IH 133, 8 row cultivator; Westgo 2010, 8 row cultivator, IH 20’ rotary hoe, used 1 yr.; IH 500 planter with new pump. 524-2281 or 218-779-1189, Lyle Ness, Sharon.
FOR SALE 264 John Deere tractor in nice shape; 7’ Ford mower for 8N and 9N tractors. 663-1997 or 527-3917, Eugene Erhardt, Mandan. FOR SALE IHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; F10 Farmhand w/weigh all Snoco bale loader; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ h.d. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor, 1,000-12,400 bu.; 6’ JD combine w/2 cyl. motor & ground driven reel; new & used 10:00x20 truck tires; IHC 2 row hyd. cult. for H or M; Peterson dual rims, 18.4-34 to 232.1-30; Letz 163 burr mill. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley. FOR SALE 3’ Hart-Carter pickup reel from a 1010 header; 20.8x42 bias ply tires, 50%, cheap. 465-3491 or 889-2191, Jon David Olson, Drake. FOR SALE JD 605 5-13 plow with packer; 1 horse buggy to restore. 763-6421, Duane Klostreich, Cleveland. FOR SALE New Holland Bale Wagon #1032, holds 69 bales, always stored inside, ready to use; John Deere Vibra chisel, sides fold up, 18’ total width; Melroe plow #903, 6 bottom, 16” heavy duty with reset mechanism; John Deere plow, 5 bottom 14” with 5 coulters. 824-2084, Esther Kuehn, Mott. FOR SALE 1951 John Deere B tractor with hyds.; No. 8 9’ John Deere mower with hyd. cylinder. 332-6650 or 321-2275, Frank Wangler, Kintyre. FOR SALE John Deere B; 500 Case diesel; Super C IHC, narrow front with Faul 3 pt. - all are restored. 728-6751, Don Keller, Norwich. FOR SALE Case IHC 8220 25’ swather with finger reel, 1,000 pto., has cut only 750 acres, always shedded; Harmon 8’ roller. 8453684, Perry Roorda, Valley City. FOR SALE 1971-1972 544 IHC 54 hp. hydro-static utility tractor with like new #2000 Series loader, exc. paint, tires, always shedded, runs like new. 629-0088, Jason Roise, Stanley. FOR SALE 3 - 750 Massey combines w/header also with p/u attachments, etc., lots of good parts and bearings - 1 combine is hydro., will make a good offer on all three; 2 - 12’ press drills in great shape, been stored inside all seasons; 28’ IHC hoe drill with fert, etc.; complete unit foam markers, pump, hoses, etc., $150 make offer. 5284222 evenings, Mervin or Ron Haugen, Alamo. FOR SALE Crary 4 row hyd. rotary bean cutter; 8 row hyd. bean rod weeder. 326-4180, Ron Haugen, Aneta. FOR SALE IH “H”; MM “U”; Ford 3 pt. cultivator; valve grinding gasket set for “B” JD; radiator shutter for IH “H”. 324-0904 evenings, Arnold Seibel, Harvey. FOR SALE NH Model 276 square baler. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields. Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE John Deere 930 header with adjustable reel; 3 pt. lift will fit JD 4020 or 4030. 2472667, Theo Matejcek, Lakota. FOR SALE 2002 Case IH 1200 box planter, corn, soybean plates, lrg. fertilizer, variable rate drive, shut-offs, excellent condition, $79,800; 1992 Cornhusker 40’ hopper, air ride, $14,000; 1986 Case IH 3594, MFWD, 14.9x46 tires, 9,500 hrs., $22,000; 2001 JD 7410 High Crop, MFWD, $26,000; Ditch Witch R60 thresher, vibration plow, back hoe, blade, $4,500; 8 1/2 yd. Midland scraper; JD 12 row, 22” cornhead, $10,500. 232-1657 or 361-4403, Gary Christianson, Fargo. FOR SALE H International tractor, runs good, Serial #FBH166344 with F11 loader, $2,500 obo. 348-3031, Robert Johnson, Glen Ullin. FOR SALE Vermeer 605F baler, has been shedded when not in use, works good, $1,500; New Holland 495 hay conditioner, new wobble box, cut about 800 acres alfalfa, new sickles and guards, cut about 100 acres alfalfa and broom grass, $1,500. Pat Roehrich, 391-6404, Washburn. FOR SALE 530 JD Baler, field ready. $4,500. 7682620, Gary Natwick, Bantry. FOR SALE 21’ Owatonna self-propelled swather, has low hours, is in good condition. 878-4221, Wilbert Buchli,Hebron. FOR SALE Used aeration floors, includes legs and takeout augers, 1-18’ diameter, 1-24’ diameter; all the parts for a Shivvers dryer - fan, controls, floor, augers, etc. 984-2466, Larry Lura, Carrington. FOR SALE 2009 Buhler 72” Farm King finishing mower, used two days, $1,800. 302-0037, Roger Westby, New Rockford. FOR SALE 215 Melroe spray coupe, water cooled engine, foam marker, 200 gal. water tank, fair condition. 824-2156, James Kerzman, Mott. FOR SALE JD 24’ 1000 cultivator with drags, good shape, $500 obo. 547-3105, Verdean Hofer, Fessenden. FOR SALE 1939 IHC M tractor, 12 volt system, new 15.5x38 rear tires, nice condition, easy to restore, $2,500 obo. 547-3316 or 3411554, Dave Neumann, Fessenden. FOR SALE 2 JD B’s; 3 JD A’s; 65 JD combine, good; lots of old machinery and scrap iron. 3756941, Stan Krupsky, Fullerton. FOR SALE 1688 Case IH combine with pickup head, 3,814 hours and field ready. 563-4621, Lance Jacobs, Regent. FOR SALE IHC 4000 swather, 1981, 19.5’, cab, AC, gauge wheels, low hrs, stored indoors. $4500. 605-880-6762, David Reisenweber, Forman. Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
FOR SALE 16’ New Holland 1475 w/2300 head w/540 pto pump, bought new in 1997, always shedded and put away clean, ready to use, cut approximately 4,880 acres of alfalfa/grass, have photos taken on June 2, 2012, can email upon request; comes with extra pair of sickle bars and crop dividers, unit is ready to use, adjustable windrow, rubber crimper (excellent condition) and has no hidden issues, $11,000. 763-6184, Paul Heer, Jamestown.
FOR SALE Woods single batwing mower, Model 21202, 3 pt. rotory mower, always shedded, used very little. 668-2729, Genevieve Westland, Ayr. FOR SALE JD 925 rigid header, batt reel, hyd. fore and aft, $4,500. 661-0155, Trevor Kohler, Benedict. FOR SALE 1015 IH header with Melroe 7 belt pickup; 1015 IH header with IH 7 belt pickup; IH 721 21’ swather; IH 8221 21’ swather; canola roller, used 2 seasons; all item stored inside; 820 IH header with sunflower pans, needs work. 524-2281 or 218-779-1189, Lyle Ness, Sharon. FOR SALE 6690 Allis tractor, 90 hp., FWA, 3 pt., 945xLFH loader & grapple, cab, air, heat, 3,900 hrs. 400-4137, Bill Sailer, Mandan. WANTED 806, 1206, 856, 1256 IH tractor; 5010, 5020, 6030 John Deere tractor; 1066, 1466 IH tractor. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. WANTED Rowse double 9’ mower, prefer New Holland heads. 327-8156 evenings, Rodney Rudolph, Dawson. WANTED IHC M tractor, not running but complete. 974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor. WANTED Jetstream sprayer in working condition. 563-4621, Lance Jacobs, Regent. WANTED One row potato plow, preferably with three point hook up. 288-3070, Marshall Fleming, Ashley. WANTED Anhydrous tanks. 764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Dell 922, all in one printer; old style revolving bar sign; Sears Craftsman router and 2 cutting bits; round head lights, fits Lincoln or Ford; aluminum mail box; 14 gal. gas engine on wheels; 1981 Ford Custom 4x4; 8’ gray and black fiberglass pickup topper. 228-3161, Lathan Romsas, Bottineau. FOR SALE Tractor parts for Case (LA, DC, D, SC, VAC), Minneapolis Moline (U, R), a variety of magnetos and carburators; tires 13x26 and 11,25x24 (smooth); radiators and other parts for 1962 Rambler and older Chev. cars; antique Briggs & Stratton washing machine engine; acetylene welder. 845-4303, Henrik Voldal, Valley City.
FOR SALE Two cream separators, electric #518 and a #S16 with crank, both with complete attachments. 597-3730, larryn@westriv. com, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE 2009 Keystone Raptor toyhauler, triple axle, sleeps 12, 3 slide outs and Onan generator, nice, clean unit. 654-0472, Matt Clemens, Wimbledon. FOR SALE Lennox fuel oil furnace, 150,000 BTU size. 845-2300, BJ Breske, Valley City. FOR SALE Antique heavy duty drill press; antique bedroom set. 385-3435, David Schupp, Kenmare. FOR SALE PA system with 2 - 15’ Yamaha full range speakers with horns or can bi-amp them, Peavey MD-8 channel stereo mixer with reverb and each channel has 3 band EQ (low, mid’s, high’s) EFX, pan gain, mon. and main, Peavey 10 band stereo EQ with high and low cuts, Peavey M-3000 power amp. Also a 27 band EQ if you want instead. $550 obo. 438-2157 or 351-3698 leave message, Dean Hagen, Maddock. FOR SALE Two wheel trailer; heavy duty chain hoist; Grate guitar amplifier, like new; 45’ ham tower, High Gain ant., Kenwood 2 meter radio, 2 meter Kenwood power supply. 863-368-1227, Clifford G Johnson, Napoleon. FOR SALE Snapper riding mower; small 2 wheel trailer; enclosed 2 wheel trailer; metal platform steps; old window weights; new RV toilet; 50 amp RV cord. 324-0904 evenings, Arnold Seibel, Harvey. FOR SALE 2006 Crossroads 40’ toy hauler, 3 slides, AC, 12’ garage, $26,900; 1985 KW, single axle puller, $10,500. 232-1657 or 2619999, Gary Christianson, Fargo. FOR SALE Hardwood walking plow handles, $36 p pair, price includes shipping. 628-2583, Ed Walhaug, Palermo. FOR SALE 18 speed Pacific Conquest bike, very good shape, $150. 547-3105, Verdean Hofer, Fessenden. FOR SALE Gear box drive from a Westfield auger, has secondary drive for jump auger with reverser, $400; 35 ton Reiten hyd. press with many dies, $6,500 new asking $5,000; garbage compactor for 1 ton truck, 5 yds.; 7 VHF 2 way radios, antennas, power supplies, 2 base antennas, cords and power supplies, all radios are programmable; 4 wheels for a 2007 Jeep Liberty, 225-75R16; Austin Western front axle with tires and wheels off a road grader; new windshield for a ‘93-’97 Dodge Intrepid, $125; new left front fender for ‘93-’97 Intrepid, $125. 789-0966, Allen Gruman. FOR SALE John Deere STX 38 grass bagging attachment; 2 yellow decks, one with newer belts and bearings, hood and other parts, motor needs overhaul. 756-6413 or 263-1089, Jim Mathiason, Mohall. 27
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Fomoco sodium exh. valves; HD truck engines - 3-Cote 6505A (1960-1964), 8-B8TZ6505A, large engines; 14 mushroom stem intake valves, early flatheads (also keepers), $8 valve; real steal - 440 sets new disc brake pads for Mopars, 1973-1990 (D84-D85-D86)1st $1,000 and free case FW grease seals (CR20425). 284-6831, Geo Cook, Park River. FOR SALE Planks, 4x16 - 16’ long; few R.R. ties. 375-6941, Stan Krupsky, Fullerton. FOR SALE 12 new 20.8x38 Titan bias; 2 new 12.4x24 FS FWD’s; 4 new 10.00x16x8 ply 4 rib fronts; 2 new 520 R42 FS; 2 new 520 R42 Michelin; 10 - 18.4R46 FS @40-50%; 4 - 20.8x42 GY bias @ 60%; 4 - 20.8x42 FS bias @ 50%; 8 - 20.8R42 FS radial @ 40-50%; 1 18.4R42 GY @ 50-60%; 4 - 18.4R42 @ 40%; 2 - 710/70R42 FS @ 70%; 4 - 480R42 Titan combine tires, 14 ply @ 80%; 2 - 18.4R38x10 ply @ 40-50%; 2 - 18.4R38x10 ply@75%; 1 - 800/65R32 @ 75%; 4 - 420/85R34x10 ply @ 80%; 1 - 18.4x30x8 ply FS @ 95%; 2 16.9x28x10 ply @ 60%; 2 - 18.4x28 @ 40%; 2 - 11.2x24 @ 75%; 2 - 15.5x38 @ 90%; 2 - 14.9R30x10 ply @ 40%; 2 - 28Lx26x10 ply @ 50%; 2 - 14.9x28x6 ply @ 75%; 2 - 12.4x24 @ 50%; 13.6x28 @ 50%; 18.4x30 @ 50%; 4 - 380/90R50 @ 80%; 4 - 380/90R38 @ 50-75%; 4 - 420R46 @ 50-60%; 2 - 380/90R 50 @ 70% on JD stub disc w/wo. 10 bolt adapters; 4 - 18.4x38 10 bolt rims; 4 18.4-38” to 42” step-up rims; 9 & 10 bolt hubs, spacers, bands, rims, hardware; 4 - JD 18.4x38 stub disk rims. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley. FOR SALE Lawn Boy, self-propelled, walk behind mower. 663-1997 or 527-3917, Eugene Erhardt, Mandan. FOR SALE Horse collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35-50’ long; new tires: 1-10:00 R20 Dunlap steel radial SP777, 16 ply, new tube & flap; 8 used sidewinder LT 245/75/15, 10 ply; 4-225/60/R16 M & S; 4 used Firestone P265/70/R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225/60/ R16 M&S. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley. FOR SALE Established Welding and Steel Sales business, HWY 2, Devils Lake, ND, unlimited $ potential, wide trade area. 351-3529, Cliff Brekken, Devils Lake. FOR SALE Titan 18-438 tractor tire w/60% tread; 14-9-24 all traction tire for back hoe; 2,000 gal. fuel tank; 28’ x 32’ house, to be moved; 4’ x 8’ Brunswick pool table, 3/4” slate; 4 shallow well jet pumps. 683-4809, Phil McDaniel, Englevale. FOR SALE Antique saddles, Miles City & Cogshell, nice condition; 1 Cactus roping saddle, like new, 15 1/2” seat, Charles Prouge endorsed, 7/8 rigging; 2 kids saddles, 1-12” seat, 1-10” seat. 400-4137, Bill Sailer, Mandan. 28
FOR SALE Antiqueof all kinds; Singer sewing machines,; Avon bottles, some full, some empty; cream separators, Maytag washing machines; barber chair; license plates; metal toys; and lots more. 797-3255, Reynold Rickford, Cooperstown. WANTED Prairie dog hunters to come & hunt on my land, make reservations now. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields. WANTED 8 - 12’ box scraper and wood chipper, any condition. 252-4858, Larry Burkle, Jamestown. WANTED Old upright propane tank or large air compressor tank with bad compressor. 974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor. WANTED Non-partisan league motto pin “The goat that can’t be got”. Good condition. 5392221, Melvin Wisdahl, Corinth. WANTED 24” or 30” good used steel culverts. 8970099, Jerry Zimmerman, Roseglen. WANTED Old metal advertising signs, gas pumps, metal oil cans, advertising clocks or thermometers; road signs, traps, knives, shell boxes, guns, old pop or medicine bottles; highway road signs; 1 lb. coffee tin cans; ND pottery, carnival glass; ND books - 50 yrs. in the saddle. 258-0420 or 220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.
VEHICLES FOR SALE 2006 PT Cruiser GT, 2.4 turbo, 52,000 mi., 5 spd., sunroof, red w/tan interior, excellent condition; 1999 Volkswagon Beetle 2.0, 5 spd., red w/black interior, 112,000 mi., really nice, neither has been smoked in, pics available by email for both. 435-2618 or 269-1691 leave message, Duane Thoms, Courtenay. FOR SALE 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V-8 4.3 liter motor, mint condition; 1951 straight eight Buick. 597-3730. larryn@westriv. com, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2 dr., with only 170 mi., remaining factory warranty; 1991 Corvette convertible, red w/chamois top, 78,000 mi. 839-2442 or mlee@srt.com, Merle Lee, Minot. FOR SALE 1993 Sportsman 5th wheel camper, rear kitchen, in good condition, been shedded, $6,800; PJ gooseneck 26’ trailer, 7,000# axles, single tandem, good condition, been shedded, $4,800. 663-5978, G.H. Schaner, Mandan. FOR SALE 1999 Cadillac DeVille, 32V Northstar engine, heated seat, rear window defrost, tilt steering wheel, remote mirrors, 117,000 mi. 357-8461, Jerry Wagner, Forbes. FOR SALE 1995 F150 XLT 4x4, ext. cab w/fiberglass matching topper, new tires, 187,000 mi., clean, well cared for, has some hail damage and rust, $3,300 obo. 720-0827, Gary Schell, Velva.
FOR SALE 1989 Pace Arrow motor home made by Fleetwood, 34’, 454 Chev. chassis, 35,200 mi., rear bedroom, 2 air’s, Onan 5,000 watt generator, 20’ awning, like new, always shedded. 663-9061 or 2141154, Arnie Wagy, Mandan. FOR SALE 2000 XLS Avalon, 103K mi., tan, new tires, $9,995; 1989 Escort, hatchback, 4 dr., 91K, auto., blue. 269-0645, RJ Kleese, Jamestown. FOR SALE 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster, 883 Custom, low mileage, just had it serviced. 252-8408, Larry Benke, Jamestown. FOR SALE 1958 Chevy 1.5 ton truck with box and hoist, $500. 447-2485, Gary Presser, Mercer. FOR SALE 1963 GMC truck, 1 1/2 ton with box, hoist and stock rack, 65,000 mi., very good condition, always stored inside. 824-2084, Esther Kuehn, Mott. FOR SALE 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix in excellent condition, maroon interior, black vinyl top, metallic silver, tires very good. 3853435, David Schupp, Kenmare. FOR SALE 1941 Dodge 1/2 ton military ambulance, 4 wd., good shape, new military tires, shedded, $5,000. 748-6602, Delores Chase, FOR SALE 1979 Chevrolet, 3/4 ton, HD, 4wd, needs clutch, make offer. 528-4222 evenings, Mervin or Ron Haugen, Alamo. FOR SALE 1971 Honda Trail 70 motorcycle; 1973 Honda CB 450 motorcycle. 326-4180, Ron Haugen, Aneta. FOR SALE 1974 Cougar; 2 - 1966 Ramblers; 1953 Chevy; 1967 3/4 ton Chevy pickup, 38 actual miles on it; a few junk cars. 3756941, Stan Krupsky, Fullerton. FOR SALE 1991 Ford F250, 7.3 diesel, auto., 2 wd., 140,405 mi., new radiator, water pump, windshield, brakes, has 5th wheel hookup, clean cab, new belts and hoses, $3,000. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. FOR SALE 1964 Chevy SS Impala 2 dr., hardtop, red w black leather interior, 327-300 hp., ps., pb., ts., 4 sp., factory tack, all factory, original hubcap, fender kits, 3rd owner, owned car 22 years. 220-3554 or 255-3554, Del Kruckenberg, Bismarck. FOR SALE 1994 Peterbuilt truck hood, Model #377, good condition, $2,500. 678-2496, Kenny Waloch, Gwinner. FOR SALE 1990 GMC 1500 Sierra SLE 4x4, Z71 Offroad, AT, 6.2 diesel, Banks turbo, $3,900; 1980 Chevy Malibu Classic, 305, V*, auto, air, 2 dr. 843-7253, Ricky Ritz, New Salem. FOR SALE Featherlite 4 horse trailer, rear tack, living qtrs., 6’ short wall, everything in living gtrs. excellent condition. 4004137, Bill Sailer, Mandan.
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LIVESTOCK
WANTED For Mopar or Ford: two Cragar standard reverse mag wheels, 4 1/2” bolt circle or unilug. 223-0269, Richard Arneson, Bismarck.
FOR SALE AQHA 9 yr. old bay mare, quiet, halter broke, $300 obo. 720-0827, Gary Schelle, Velva.
REAL ESTATE
WANTED 24’ tandem axle flatbed trailer, prefer a bumper pull type. 528-4222 evenings, Mervin or Ron Haugen, Alamo.
FOR SALE 30 mixed ranch run cow/calf pairs, Blacks, Baldies, Reds and 5 caramel colored pairs; 4 first calf/heifers with calves at side. 471-5974, Val Gross, Streeter.
Classified ad space is free and available to NDFU members. Ads will run one time only and must be placed by the 15th of each month.
FOR SALE 1 Grey gelding, in his teens, excellent head horse & ranch horse; 1 older gelding, good gentle horse for kids, bomb proof, been team roped off of, ShowDeo, has done a lot. 400-4137, Bill Sailer, Mandan.
Enjoy an evening with your friends, join
at Women’s Ag Night 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 17
The new High Plains Equipment East of Devils Lake
All Ramsey County Farmers Union members will have a special advantage! Every member who purchases a ticket for $20, will be reimbursed $10 CASH at the door of the event!
Theme: Diva Night! Dress for FUN! Raffles, Door Prizes, Entertainment, Cash Bar Purse Auction for Ag Scholarships for Women Event is open to all women, so bring your friends! Questions: Call Connie Hanson, secretary 662-5910
Tickets available at Ramsey County Soil Conservation Office or Farmers Union Insurance, Devils Lake & Edmore
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FOR SALE
House in Napoleon, ND, dry basement. 863-368-1227, Clifford G Johnson, Napoleon.
FEED AND SEED FOR SALE Large round bales with a mixture of alfalfa, broom and grass. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.
COUNTY CALENDAR BENSON, CAVALIER, RAMSEY, ROLETTE, TOWNER – July 20-21 – Fargo Street Fair &Trollwood Park Musical GRAND FORKS – July 19 • membership picnic • 5:30 p.m. • Red River Angus Farm • meet the candidates KIDDER – September 4 • board meeting • 7 p.m. Pettibone Fire Hall McLEAN – July 15 – Prairie Hills Local annual picnic at Garrison City Park • 4 p.m. • meat, bread & beverage furnished July 29 – County picnic • Turtle Lake MERCER – July 15 – Potluck picnic • noon • Beulah Riverside Park, Shelter 3 • beverages provided, bring a dish to pass & utensils RICHLAND – October 14 • Fairmount Local annual meeting • 2 p.m. • Fairmount Fire Dist. Hall • elections WILLIAMS – July 2 • board meeting • 8 p.m. • county office July 11 – Golf event for young producers
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Adventure NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION EXCURSION TOURS 3 Islands – Oahu, Kauai, & Maui 10 days, 13 meals, land & air inclusive with optional two night Big Island Post Tour Extension HIGHLIGHTS: • Pearl Harbor USS Arizona and USS Missouri • Waikiki Beach • Dole Plantation • Waimea Canyon • Fern Grotto • Steelgrass Chocolate Farm • Polynesian Luau Go to www.ndfu.org for details or call 800-366-8331 ext 108, Susan or ext 111, Jeff
Ladies Weekend to Fargo July 20-21, 2012
PARTNER TO THE TWINS COST $140 per person for 1st 2 people in room. $100 for 3rd & 4th person in same room. $180 single. COST INCLUDES • Transportation • Lodging with breakfast • Tour CHS Grain Facility • Game Ticket • Shuttle to and from Target Field
July 31 - Aug 1, 2012 Pickup Locations: Edgeley • Ellendale Oakes • Gwinner Call 1-800-366-8331 ext 108 to register.
Sponsored by Dickey and LaMoure County Farmers Union
Fargo Street Fair & Trollwood Park Musical $129/p.p. dbl. occ. $174 single Includes • Transportation • Lodging • Events • 2 group meals Pickup locations: Leeds, Churches Ferry, Devils Lake, Lakota
Sponsored by these Farmers Union Counties: Benson, Cavalier, Ramsey, Rolette and Towner FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Kathy Knatterud • kknatterud@ndfu.org 30
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Message from
the President Rome trip brings ag leaders together A delegation of National Farmers Union (NFU) representatives traveled to Rome last month to participate in the World Farmers Organization’s (WFO) second general assembly. It was exciting to be included in this group and it was an eye opening experience. During the assembly, we toured an Italian farm where we saw first-hand the issues that many producers face across the globe. This led to some great discussions about how we can work together to solve our problems and meet the needs of the world. It is estimated that population will increase to over nine billion people by 2050 and that means we must increase our food production. Right now, North Dakota exports almost two thirds of the agricultural production in our state. With better technology, seeds and equipment, we can increase our production but we must work together and share our knowledge. During the trip, we also learned that over 40 percent of the products produced in the world are lost or spoiled in the storage and transportation process. There are definite challenges in finding better
Over 250 people attended the second annual WFO general assembly in Rome. More than 50 different organizations from 40 countries were represented. National Farmers Union sent a delegation including NDFU president Woody Barth.
storage and transporation options. Once we solve this issue, it will create more food for people. Climate change was another concern that was discussed and it continues to affect the farming industry. There are many ways we can all help prevent more greenhouse gases from getting into the environment by the way we handle our livestock, crops, fertilizer and vehicles. Overall, this was an excellent assembly that gave farmers from around the world a voice in dealing
New board appointments Robert Carlson has been selected to serve as a member of the EPA’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC) during its upcoming term, beginning June 15, 2012 and ending June 14, 2014. He is representing National Farmers Union. The FRRCC is an independent committee that advises EPA on a wide range of environmental issues that are important to agriculture and rural communities.
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Tony Clark, the chairman of North Dakota’s Public Service Commission, received Senate confirmation to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He will resign his current position after he is sworn in to FERC. Judge Barth is the newest member on the North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education. His term began July 1, 2012 and expires July 1, 2016. s
with issues. WFO will continue to bring farmers together to deal with international issues such as feeding a growing population, markets, production tools and climate change. WFO is also working on empowering women around the world with the tools necessary to succeed in agriculture WFO will continue to be a voice for agricultural producers and North Dakota Farmers Union is proud to be a partner. s
Positive outlook for potential plant North Dakota Farmers Union continues to explore the potential to build a plant for nitrogen production in the state. After initial study and research, NDFU has continued to move forward with developing a business plan. Working with various partners, NDFU will be analyzing the financial aspect of the project to determine if it is economically feasible. It is anticipated that future steps will be taken based on a positive review. s 31
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