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Dairy Star - Third Section Saturday, May 26, 2012

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Wisconsin cow recognized as 2011 Holstein Association USA Star of the Breed Hazel-Bush Flap Flower has claimed the title of Holstein Association USAs 2011 Star of the Breed. This award is given annually to one Holstein cow that not only excels in the show-ring, but is an exceptional milk producer as well. Flower was bred by Hazel Bush Farms, Inc., of Rice Lake, Wis., and is owned by 22-year-old Beth Nelson of Blair, Wis. To be eligible for the Star of the Breed award, a cow must place in the top ve in her class at a National Holstein Show in the award year, be in a herd enrolled in the TriStar program and have an of cial classi cation score. Once the eligible cows are determined, the following cal-culation is used to decide the award recipient: Combined ME Fat and Protein + Age Adjusted Classi cation Score x (Breed Average ME Combined Fat & Protein/Breed Average Age Ad-justed Classi cation Score). Flower was born in July 2006, and is sired by My-John Free Flap-ET, out of Hazel-Bush Delaware Dixie. She made an outstanding milk record this past year, calving in at 4-05, produc-ing 59,160 pounds of milk with 4.2 percent fat (2,471 pounds) and 2.9 percent protein (1,744 pounds) in 365 days. Flower is classi ed Excellent-92 EEEEE, scoring the maximum 50 in both rear udder height and width. In 2011, Flower was the third place Five-Year-Old at both the Midwest Spring National Holstein Show and the Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show. Beth is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Farm and Industry Short Course and now works fulltime with her parents, Lee and Becky, at their dairy farm. They milk 150 cows twice a day in a double-10 parabone parlor, the herd primarily comprised of Holsteins, approximately 20 percent of which are registered. The cattle are housed in sand bedded freestalls, with a pack barn for fresh cows, and their ration consists of a TMR with an ample amount of dry hay. The farms rolling herd average currently sits at 24,500 pounds of milk, maintaining a 98,000 SCC, which has earned them several milk quality awards. For more information about the Star of the Breed Award, visit www.holsteinusa.com/awards/animals.html

Holstein Association USA recognizes seven as 2012 Herds of Excellence Seven U.S. Registered Holsteinbreeders have earned the distinction of being named 2012 Holstein Association USA Herds of Excellence. The award was created to pay tribute to breed-ers who have bred and raised cattle that are consistently performing at the highest levels for them. To be recognized with this honor, herds must be 25 percent above breed average Mature Equivalent (ME) for milk, fat and protein; have classi ed within the last year and have an actual average classi cation score of 83 points or higher; have at least 70 percent of the herd home-bred; and be enrolled in the Associations TriStar production records program. This years honorees include: Timothy Baker, Star-Summit Holsteins, Byron Center, Mich.; Joseph Brantmeier, Hilrose Holsteins, Sherwood, Wis.; Thomas J. Kestell, Ever-Green-View Farms, Waldo, Wis.; Randy W. Kortus, Mainstream Holsteins, Lynden, Wash.; Bruce and Brenda Long, B-Long Holsteins, New London, Wis.; Daniel Vandertie, Doorco Farms, Brus-sels, Wis.; Tim and Sandy Ver Hage, Ver Hage Holsteins, Allegan, Mich.

Rochester Area Holstein Club Scholarship opportunity The Rochester Area Holstein Club is awarding two $250 scholarships to students continu-ing their education enrolled in an agricultural related eld at a post-secondary school. Studentsmust reside in one of the following counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, andWinona. Application deadline is June 30, 2012. Applications are available by contacting BethOlson, (507) 523-2291 or by e-mailing: [email protected]

Swiss Valley Farms announces 2012 scholarships winners Every year, Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative gives out eight scholarships to its memberschildren who are attending colleges and technical schools. Five of these scholarships are for students pursuing agriculture-related degrees with the rest going to students seeking degrees in other elds. Here are the winners of the 2012 Swiss Valley Farms College Scholarships: Dylan Humpal, Ridgeway, Iowa is the recipient of a $1,000 Swiss Valley Farms scholar-ship for an agriculture major. Dylan is the son of Dale and Mary Jo Humpal and a recent gradu-ate of South Winneshiek High School. Kimberly Strait, Preston, Iowa is the recipient of a $1,000 Swiss Valley Farms scholarshipfor an agriculture major. Kimberly is the daughter of Swiss Valley Farms members Robert andTammy Strait and a recent graduate of Preston High School. Ariel Hellenbrand, Lodi, Wis. received a $500 scholarship from Swiss Valley Farms foragriculture studies. Ariel is the daughter of Swiss Valley Farms members Paul and Donna Hel-lenbrand and a recent graduate of Lodi High School. Emily Moon, Monona, Iowa received a $500 scholarship from Swiss Valley Farms for ag-riculture studies. Emily is the daughter of Swiss Valley Farms members Dan and Nancy Moonof Monona, Iowa. Kirk Moser, Colesburg, Iowa received a $500 scholarship from Swiss Valley Farms foragriculture studies. Kirk is the son of Swiss Valley Farms members Todd and Lynn Moser and a 2011 graduate of Edgewood-Colesburg High School. John Schmitt, Ft. Atkinson, Iowa is the recipient of a $500 scholarship for a non-agriculturemajor. John is the son of Swiss Valley Farms members Peter and Sue Schmitt and a recent graduate of Turkey Valley High School. Rachel Clemen, New Vienna, Iowa is the recipient of a $500 Swiss Valley Farms scholar-ship for nonagriculture majors. Rachel is the daughter of Swiss Valley Farms members Wayne and Nancy Clemen and a 2010 graduate of Edgewood-Colesburg High School.

Family Dairies USA awards scholarships Family Dairies USA announced their 25 scholarship award recipients, with each studentbeing awarded a $400 scholarship to be used towards continuing their education. The scholarship recipients are: David Condon of Oshkosh, WI; Cindy Dornacker of But-ler, WI; Derek Fenner of Neshkoro, WI; Taylor Granquist of Powers MI; Tyler Herrmann ofBonduel, WI; Calista Hoewisch of Fremont, WI; Kayla Holscher of Twin Brooks SD; Jessica James of Mineral Point, WI; Benjamin Julka of Rosendale, WI; Cassandra Krull of Lake Mills,WI; Cody Lubben of Edgar, MN; Katie Martin of Rubicon, WI; Karrie Meyers of Bark River, MI; Tiffanie Meyers of Bark River, MI; Danna Nelson of Lonsdale, MN; Mikayla Piller ofKenyon, MN; Allison Popp of Rice, MN; Samantha Ritter of Sauk Centre, MN; Garrett Sarauer of Bloomer, WI; Austin Schmitt of Holy Cross, IA; Jessica Tyler of Granton, WI; Meg Vilandof Pipestone, MN; Kayla Warner of New Prague, MN; Kelly Wirkus of Athens, WI; and AmberYager of Highland, WI.


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The study was conducted by Dr. Carlos Risco, professor of food animal reproduction and medicine service at the Uni-versity of Floridas Department of Large Animal Clinical Sci-ences. Riscos teams goal was to determine calf performance and health of calves raised in polyethylene hutches with ridge top vents and rear adjustable door versus housing built of open wire during peak summer temperatures in Florida. Risco indi-cates that a primary component of the study was to determine the correlation between outside temperatures, the climate near each calf and overall calf health.

For the trial, 100 heifer calves born in June 2010 were randomly assigned to a Calf-Tel polyethylene hutch or a wire hutch and remained in the allocated housing until being weaned that August. Outside temperatures in Bell, Fla., averaged 80, 83 and 84 degrees F in June, July and August respectively, with an outside temperature humidity index of 78.8 percent. High temperatures for each of the months at the location of the trial were: 98, 97 and 98 degrees F, respectively. Over the course of the study, data was collected on outside temperatures, hutch temperatures, calf weaning weights and calf respiratory rates in order to measure calf performance.

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Bred HeifersAll of the following heifers are AI sired, AI bred and Bangs vaccinated.

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Open HeifersThe following heifers are AI sired and Bangs vaccinated.

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Note: This is an outstanding herd of large frame, extremely well uddered, high producing Holstein cattle. This herd has been on test since the 1970s with owner records indicating a herd average of 2X 23,460 pounds milk, 3.8% 891 fat, and 3.1% 725 protein, current tank average 76 pounds with individuals up to 120 pounds per day. The milking 2-year-olds are averaging 88 pounds per day. No TMR, no BST. Many cows and heifers are due near and soon after sale time. SCC 150,000. This herd has been exclusively arti cially bred since the mid-1970s using genetic mating. Sires and service sires include: Toy Story, Shout, Emerald, CM, Man-O-Man, Garrett and Trump, among others. All are Bangs vaccinated. Hooves trimmed regularly. All cows milked in tie-stall facility. Along with a top set of mature females, we offer an exceptional group of AI sired bred and open heifers

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(2) H&S Super 7+4 16-Ft. Front Side Unloading Forage Boxes on 12 Ton Easy Trail Tandem Axle Running Gears, 12.5 Flotation Tires, Extension Poles, (Excellent Condition)

Gehl Model 865 Forage Harvester with Electric Controls, Has Done Less than 500 Acres, SN #11387

Gehl Model 865 Forage Harvester with Electric Controls, SN #10880, (Like New)

(2) Gehl 30-38 Adjustable Corn Heads, (Very Good Condition)

Gehl Model HA 1110 6-Ft. Hay Head

John Deere Model 835 11.5 Ft. Center Pivot Mower Conditioner, Roller Conditioner, Light Kit, (Nice)

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NOTE: As is mentioned above, the Yorek family has farmed on this farm for the past 46 years and now have decided to discontinue dairying. Mid-American Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct the Yorek complete dairy and select farm equipment auction. The Yoreks are well known in this area for the quality of their dairy herd and the overall cleanliness of their farming operation. This auction will feature some of the nest Holstein cattle and clean farm equipment we will sell at auction this season. Sale order: miscellaneous items, farm machinery, feed, dairy equipment, and livestock. Prior inspection welcome by appointment beginning Saturday, June 2nd. Thank you!

Huge, Little Falls, MN AreaDAIRY CATTLE & EQUIPMENT

After 46 years of dairying on this farm, the Yoreks have decided to discontinue the dairy portion of their farming operation and will sell the following at auction

located 2 miles east of Little Falls, MN or 10 miles west of Pierz, MN on MN State Hwy. #27 to Farm #17717. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. Signs; roads will be plainly marked.

YOREK BROTHERS, OWNERS

New Holland Model 355 Grinder Mixer, All Hydraulic 20-Ft. Folding Extension Auger, Extra Screens, Magnet, (Very Clean)

Gehl 7190 Two-Wheel PTO Bunk Feeder Wagon

2002 Kelly Ryan 8x200 (Big Bagger) Centerline Silage Bagger with Bag Lift and Dry Gandy Attachment, One Owner, (Like New)

Ag Bagger, Grinder Mixer & Feed Wagon

NOTE: Nearly all farm equipment is one owner, always shedded and in excellent condition.

Sharp One-Owner Hay & Forage Equipment

Includes:(85) Fancy High Producing Holstein Cows, (1) Brown Swiss Holstein Cross Cow, Many are First and Second Lactation. (21) are Due June through August, Several are Recently Fresh, 76 Pound Tank Average, 2-Year-Olds are Averaging 88 Pounds, Individuals to 120 Pounds per Day.

Misc. ItemsEnclosed 2-Wheel Calf Trailer(8) Balls of Twine for Big Square Baler(5) 12.5L Tires on 6 Hole Rims(3) 10x16 Tractor Front Tires LB White Heater(5) 275 / 70 R 18 Tires with about 15,000 MilesFencing Supplies John Deere Digital Hay Tester

Feed8x125 Ft. Bag of 1st Crop Haylage8x75 Ft. Bag of Ground Shelled Corn8x250 Ft. Bag of Corn SilageSome Good Quality Big Square and Round Baled Hay

Bulk Tank, Dairy Equipment, Feed Carts, & Livestock

Equipment Delaval 1250 Gallon Bulk Tank with Two 3 H.P. Twin Fan Compressors, Auto Wash, (One Compressor Just Replaced), One Owner, Serial #83042

Delaval Model 78 Vacuum Pump with Oil Reclaimer(5) Delaval DV300 Milker Claws(2) AgriVal 530 Gas Powered Hydrostatic Feed Carts with Honda Engines, Right Hand Discharge

New Pierz Fab Round Bale Feeder with Hay SaverStewart/Oster 2-Speed Cow Cliper with Case and Extra Blades

Set of New Freeze Brand IronsRol-Oyl Cattle Oiler Stock TanksStanding Type Fresh Cow Bucket Calf PullerMVE SC20/20 Semen Tank with Breeding Kit(2) 4-Ft. Alley Fans 4 Ft. Wall FanHip Lift Misc. Soaps & Related Dairy Supplies

H&S V10 10-Wheel Rake on Hydraulic Cart, (New)

New Holland Model 166 Windrow InverterBadger Model 542 Forage BlowerNew Holland #404 Hay Conditioner

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People in the dairy

communityFormer DFL Rep. Ken Tschumper to take on

GOP Rep. Greg Davids Its round three for former DFL Rep. Ken Ts-chumper and GOP Rep. Greg Davids. Democrats recently endorsed Tschumper for the House District 28B seat. The La Crescent dairy farm-er will take on Davids for the third time. In 2006, Ts-chumper pulled off a major upset, beating the longtime Preston Republican by 52 votes. Two years later, Ts-chumper lost his re-election bid to Davids. Tschumper defeated Spring Valley City Council member Tony Archer to win the endorsement. In a statement, Tschumper said that in the past two months, Davids and the Republicans have made stategovernment dysfunctional, catering to powerful spe-cial interest groups with extreme positions on taxes and a focus on divisive social issues. Where are the jobs they promised in the 2010 election?

Mixed martial artist, Tommy Speer, battling cancer

Last month, martial artist and dairy farmer, Tommy Speer, 27, was diagnosed with melanoma, a form ofskin cancer. Speer who farms on his fam-ilys dairy near Elgin, Minn., un-derwent surgery to remove a can-cerous mole from his back. It ended up being one of the least aggressive forms of mela-noma, so the chance of it spread-ing to my lymph nodes was pretty low, Speer told the Rochester Bulletin. They made things sound pretty bad to begin with; I think they were just preparing us for the worst. But really, itsbeen all good news since then. Speer (17-6) returned to the ghting cage, May12, to take on fellow UFC veteran Kevin Burns (10-5). Speer scored a huge victory in the match up with asplit-decision victory. After some recovery time, Speer said he hopes tobe back in the cage again soon.

Kolb family loses a loved one John Kolb, (72) passed away May 6 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Theresa; children, Bernice (Nathan) Gerstner ofGreen eld, Michael (Tanya) of Paynesville, Dale (Nor-een) of West St. Paul, Alan of Richmond, David (Ni-cole) of Paynesville, Cheryl (Mark) McKee of St. Paul, Leon (Kimberly) of Richmond, Janell (Curt) Duppongof Dickinson, ND, Leanne (Brian) Anderson of MapleHeights, OH, Melissa (Stephen) Stang of Belgrade, Ja-son of Richmond; sister, Valeria (Herb) Hoppe of St. Cloud; brother in-law, Richard Nahan of St. Cloud, and17 grandchildren. John and Theresa worked together on the family farm near St. Martin, Minn. Their children, in 4-H, showed their cattle at the State Fair and World Dairy Expo. John was president of the Irrigator Association ofMinnesota for some time and on the board of directorsuntil he retired. He was presented the Minnesota State Irrigator of the year award. He also received a plaque and was recognized by Whos Who Among AmericanFarmers. He served on the Munson Township Planning Board until he retired because of poor health.

FFA names individuals as the 2012 New Century Farmers

The National FFA Organization has selected 50 outstanding young people to participate in the 2012 New Century Farmer program. This exclusive, highly competitive program develops young men and womencommitted to pursuing a career in production agricul-ture. Participants representing 24 states will take part in an intensive seminar July 8-14 in Johnston, Iowa. Some of the participants include Joshua Hitzhusen and RobMensing from Iowa. From Minnesota, Jason Keck, An-drew Miron, Nathan Sahr and Tyler Siegfried. Maria

Tommy Speer

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO., INC.

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CRAIG & JENNY HOVE, OWNERS

Nice Herd of

Young Dairy Cat

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cover)

Large Auction with a Wide Variety of Items Being Offered

Tractors, Farm Machinery,

Trailers

SALE TIME: 10:30 A.M.J & B Lunch Wagon

49 Head of Very Good 49Holstein & Composite Dairy Cattle

Dairy EquipmentSunset 545 Gallon Flat Top Bulk Tank with Twin Fan Compressor

Surge 75 Plus Vacuum Pump with Reclaimer Tank

Surge Receiving Panel and Glass JarSurge Pulsation Electric Brain, New Fall of 2011

(4) Surge Mini Orbit ClawsMassport Vacuum Pump Quarter MilkerSS Standing Fresh Cow BucketCondenser and Compressor for Bulk TankSome Additional Milk Line and Parts

Fuel Barrels, Livestock Equipment, Tools & Misc. Items1000 Gallon Fuel Barrel with 115 Volt Gas Boy Pump

300 Gallon Fuel Barrel and StandMurray 13 H.P., Riding Lawn Tractor with 40-Inch Deck

Simplicity Regent 16 H.P. Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor with 46-Inch Deck

(2) Poly Shop Built Calf Shelters(20) 20-Ft. Galvanized Sheets of Steel, Used but Never Nailed

(5) Spools of and 58 Inch Cable(2) 14.9x38 Tires and Double Drop Rims(2) 14.9x38 Tires with 9 Bolt RimsSet of 18.4x38 Band Duals PTO ShaftsSet of 15.5x38 Hub Duals, Used on 560(2) Calf Huts (2) 10,000 lb. Trailer AxlesSet of 18.4x38 Inch Tractor Chains18.4x34 Inch Tractor Tire and Rim318 Dodge V8 Engine and Transmission(16) Rafters, 26-Ft. Across with a 612 HitchCement Mixer Gas Powered Winch

#1, Chubby, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Due 9-2-12

#2, Wilma Red Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Due 10-11-12

#3, Clara, Holstein Cow, 3-Yrs-Old, Fresh 2-20-12

#4, Mabel Jersey Cow, 3-Yrs-Old, Fresh 4-18-12

#5, Red, Red & White Holstein Cow, 5-Yrs-Old, Due 11-2-12

#6, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Due 12-2-12#7, Whitie, Holstein Cow, Due 11-1-12#9, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Due 8-1-12#10, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Due 7-2-12#11, Little Brownie, Brown Swiss Cow, 4-Yrs-Old, Due 9-17-12

#12, Hojo, Holstein Jersey Cross Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Due 9-1-12

#13, Nubby, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Fresh 1-6-12

#14, C Face, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Fresh 3-3-12

#15, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Fresh 3-12-12#16, Margaret Jersey Cow, 4-Yrs-Old, Fresh 3-16-12

#17, Raspberry Red & White Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Fresh 3-22-12

#18, Funny Face, Holstein Cow, 3-Yrs-Old, Fresh 3-28-12

#19, Ruby Red, Red & White Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Fresh 3-26-12

#20, Becky, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Fresh 4-14-12

#21, Big Brownie, Swiss Cow, 5-Yrs-Old, Fresh and Open

NOTE: This is a very good herd of well uddered dairy cattle. According to records of milk sold, the herd average is approx. 18,000 pounds with an excellent 3.9% fat and 3.01 protein. 60 pound tank average. No TMR, no BST. SCC on a per cow basis runs from 40 to 150,000. Individual butterfat, protein and SCC will be available sale day. The herd consists primarily of rst and second lactation cows. Recent Triangle 9 boosters, along with the conventional Holsteins, we offer a nice group of hard to nd Red & White Holsteins, Jersey, Brown Swiss and Guernsey cows. Several cows are recently fresh or bred back for fall calving. All bred females carry the service of a registered Boliver son from the Spring Prairie Colony. All cows are milked in a at parlor and housed in loose housing, making them easily adaptable to any facility. Along with a very well uddered set of cows, we offer a nice group of bred and open heifers. If you are in need of good farm fresh, home raised herd replacements, please mark this date on your calendar and make plans now to attend the Hove complete dispersal.

NOTE: The Hove family has farmed on this farm since 1983 and now, due to off-farm employment, have decided to discontinue their farming operation. Mid-American Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct the Hoves farm auction. Please note that basically only listed items will be selling, so please plan on prompt attendance as we will be on farm machinery soon after beginning

of auction with cattle to follow. Prior inspection welcome by appointment beginning Saturday, May 26th. Cattle will sell under cover. Trucking available.

Thank you!

Hay & Forage Equipment

Gehl Model 1470 Round Baler with Crowding Wheels, Monitor, Makes 4x5 BaleGehl Model 418

8-Wheel V-Rake on Hydraulic Transport, (Nice Condition - One Owner)

John Deere Model 3940 Forage Harvester with 2RW Corn Head and 5-Ft. Hay Head, Electric Controls

(2) Kasten 14-Ft. Steel Side Forage Boxes on Kasten 10 Ton Gears, Flotation Tires, Ext. Poles

(2) New Holland 479 Haybines, (Also 2 More for Parts)

(2) S&H #316 Front or Rear Unloading Power Boxes on HD Running Gears

Blazer Rear Unloading Power Box with John Deere Running Gear

(2) MN 6 Ton Running Gears and Wooden Flat Racks

S&H Power Wagon Factory Running GearNew Holland #55 Parallel Bar RakeIH #56 Forage BlowerJohn Deere 24-Ft. Bale Elevator and Elect. Motor

Bale Processor, Grinder Mixer & General Farm Equipment

Lorenz (OMC) 1250 Grinder Mixer, Magnet, Extra Screens, (Nice Condition)

EZ Flow 150 Bu. Gravity Box on MN 7 Ton Running Gear

New Idea 311 2-Row Pull-Type Corn Picker40 Ft. PTO Crop ElevatorRear Mount 3-Pt. Hydraulic Post Pounder

John Deere 609 6-Ft. Pull-Type Rotary Brush or Grass Mower

H&S Model 350 Tandem Axle Manure Spreader with Hydraulic Endgate

New Holland #510 PTO Manure Spreader, Newer Wood Floor

EZ Flow Model 220 Gravity Box on Electric Four-Wheel Running Gear

Vermeer BP8000 Pull-Type Bale Processor, Right Hand Discharge, Hydraulic Windrow Control, Light Kit, Twine Knife, 1000 RPM, Purchased New in 2007, (Very Nice Condition)

Planting & Tillage Equipment

John Deere Model 7000 4RW Corn Planter, Dry Fertilizer, Bean Cups, Monitor

IH #720 5x16 Automatic Reset Semi-Mount Plow, with Spring Loaded Coulters

IH #45 13-Ft. Vibrashank Field CultivatorIH #350 14-Ft. Tandem Wheel DiscHarms Hydraulic Drag Cart with 4 Lindsay Tine Tooth Drag Sections

IH #56 4RW Corn Planter (Fiberglass Boxes)

J.D. VB 12-Ft. Double Disc Grain Drill, Ground Lift, Grass Seeder

IH #412 4x14 Trip Beam Semi-Mount Plow, Coulters, New Lays

J.D. 4x14 Pull-Type Trip Beam Plow with Coulters

Century 300 Gallon Crop Sprayer with Approx. 30-Ft. Spray

IH Fast Hitch 4-Row CultivatorJ.D. 4-Row 3-Point Cultivator

Special Items

Hardi 3-Point 160 Gallon Misting Orchard Sprayer, Great for Orchards, Vegetables or Tree Lots, PTO Pump, (Like New)

Left-Hand Sawmill with Partial Steel Carriage, Single Head Block, Belt or PTO Driven, Handles up to 12-Ft. Logs, Includes 42-Inch Insert Blade

1996 Boss 7x24 Ft. Fifth Wheel Tandem Axle Livestock Trailer, Center Gate with Slider, Rear Door Slider, Spare Tire and Wheel, 10 Ply Rubber

1979 Toddy Built 24-Ft. 5th Wheel Triple Axle Flat Bed Trailer with Over Hitch Deck

1974 Ford F600, 361 V8, 4x2 with 4 Yard Dump Box, (Needs Work)

Livestock and Flat-Bed 5th Wheel Trailers and Dump Truck

TERMS: CASH. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale. Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Everything sold as is, no warranties given or implied. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. While we believe everything stated hereon to be correct as to age and description, anything stated day of sale by owners or auctioneers will take precedence over all printed materials. Owners, auctioneers, clerks or their helpers are not responsible for accidents. All information stated hereon is provided by the owner, Mid-American Auction Co., Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

~ Staples, MN Area ~Dairy Cattle & Farm Machinery

Due to other employment, we have decided to discontinue our farming operation and sell the following at auction located approx. 1 mile south of Staples, MN on MN State Highway #210

to the Church of Christ, then 1.5 miles west on 490th Street to Farm #25826; or being 1 mile north of the Highway 210 and County Tar #21 intersection on County Tar #21, then mile west on 490th Street. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.

(218) 296-2640

Tractors & Loader

Farmall 560 Diesel, Wide Front, Fast Hitch, Draw Bar, 600 Hours on Overhaul, a Set of Fast Hitch to 3-Point Conversion Plugs will sell separately

Allied Model 595 All Hydraulic Quick Tach Loader, Loader with 7-Ft. Material Bucket, Qt. Bucket System, Brackets t 706, 806 and 560, Also Bale Spear

Allis Chalmers WC for Parts or Restoration

IH 1066 Turbo Diesel Tractor, Factory IH Cab, AC, Heat, 18.4x38 Inch Rubber, 540 and 1000 PTO, Nice Metal, (Just had complete overhaul, including injectors, pump, clutch, y wheel. For complete info as to overhaul, contact owners. Nice general condition.)

IH 806 Diesel Tractor, Newer Wide Front, Cab, Rock Box, 3 Remotes, 540 and 1000 PTO, Approx. 400 Hours on New Injector Pump and TA Work, 18.4x34 Inch Rubber, Set of 18.4x34 Inch Hub Duals Sell Separately, (Nice Condition)

Farmall 706 Gas, Wide Front, Fast Hitch, 18.4x34 Inch Rubber, Flat Top Fenders, 200 Hours on Recent In Frame Overhaul, 540 and 1000 PTO

#22, Grannie, Holstein Cow, 6-Yrs-Old, Due 12-2-12

#23, #1402, Holstein Cow, 5-Yrs-Old, Due 7-16-12

#24, Guernsey Cow, 4-Yrs-Old, Due 9-26-12

#25, #1412, Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old, Due 9-27-12

#26, Big White Holstein Cow, 2-Yrs-Old Just Fresh

#27, Red, Red & White Holstein Cow, 5-Yrs-Old, Due 6-2-12

#28, Holstein Cow, 4-Yrs-Old, Due 9-29-12#29, Red & White Holstein Cow, 5-Yrs-Old, Due 6-17-12

Herd SireRegistered Boliver Son, 18 Months Old

Bred Heifers(3) Holstein Heifers, Due October 2012Red & White Holstein Heifer, Due October 2012

Jersey Heifer, Due October 2012

Open Heifers(10) Open Holstein Heifers, 12 to 14 Months Old

(2) Holstein Heifers, 1 to 10 Months OldJersey Heifer, 1 Month Old

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If interested send cover letter and resume to Box E, Dairy Star,

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Help Wanted Hay, Straw, Bedding & Feed - FOR SALETOP QUALITY HAY, dairy and heifer, delivered by the semi-load from SD. Call Jerry Haensel, 605-363-3402 or 605-321-9237 (c). 15-TFN-B

DRY SAWDUST FOR DAIRY BARNS AND PACKS, delivered on walk-ing oor trailers. Call for prices 888-339-2381. 1-12-P

SE SD ALFALFA 3x3x8 bales, stored inside, 150-206 RFV; certi ed organic alfalfa & orchard grass. Call 605-286-3873 or 605-999-2010. 24-TFN-F

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1200 COW DAIRY FARM in Waverly, MN is currently seeking to ll a herdsperson position. Must be able to work as a team with other herdsmen to perform herd health and reproduction ac-tivities for cows and heifers. Must be able to AI. Ultra-sound experience a plus. Prior large herd experience required. Must be able to op-erate tractors and skid steer loaders. Please call 763-658-4877 between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, Woodland Dairy, Waverly, MN. 5-3-B

500 COW DAIRY FARM IN PLATO, MN is cur-rently seeking to ll an as-sistant herdsperson position to work in transition facility. Responsible for assisting in calvings and calf care. Would also help with herd health and reproduction for the dairy herd. Please call 320-238-2341 between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Engelman Dairy, Plato, MN. 7-3-B

ServicesSILO DOORS, wood or steel doors shipped prompt-ly to your farm, hardware available. Call 800-222-5726, Landwood Sales LLC. 4-14-B

EXPERIENCED DAIRY-MAN WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE RESPONSI-BILITIES AND HELP A YOUNG PRODUCER, possibly rent facilities, cows, furnish forages, some labor, 50 cows, replacements, RHA 24,600, 200,000 SCC. Call 218-732-8655. 7-1-P


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Well-established livestock equipment dealership in central Minnesota is looking for a full-time sales representative to call

on an established customer base.Due to company growth, this is a newly created position with above average earnings potential. Individual must be goal-oriented, energetic, and motivated.

We offer a full bene t package, extremely competitive compensation, and a working atmosphere of an industry leader. Company vehicle provided.

Full-Time Sales Representative

If interested, please submit your resume to Box B.O.B., c/o Dairy Star,

522 Sinclair Lewis Ave., Sauk Centre, MN 56378.

The next issue of the Dairy Star is published June 9th.

Miscellaneous - FOR SALELIKE NEW BUSH HOG made by Woodchuck McK-ensie, $3,000. 13742 Hal-verson Ridge, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655 7-1-F

JD 327 BALER w/thrower, nice shape, $4,000. Call 507-794-7801. 7-1-F

10 AG BAGGER in exc. cond. Call 320-980-4333. 7-2-F

MEYER 4220 CHOPPER BOX. Call 320-864-5118. 7-1-F

05 CASE DCX161 DIS-CBINE, $17,500; 93 JD 6810 SPFH, 6R Kemper 15 hay head, $90,000; H&S 7+4 18 and 20 front and rear unload boxes, $17,000. Call 507-276-4536. 7-3-VM

USED BOUMATIC EX-PRESSWAY REEL SE-QUENCING GATES, complete; reels for cylinders and entrance gates. Call 507-421-3012. 7-1-F

PRO QUALITY HAY BASKETS, in nice shape; 166 windrow inverter. Call 320-310-2221. 5-4-F

82 IH 1420 COMBINE, 2900 hrs., electric ctrls., good cond., $5,200. Call 507-995-6904. 6-2-F

JD 125 CHUCK WAGON w/no running gear. Call 320-573-2048. 15-TFN-F

JD 328 SMALL SQ. BAL-ER; JD 1209 haybine. Call 320-864-5118. 7-1-F

(2) 9X16 SANDS BALE THROW RACKS on JD 720 trailers, $2,000 ea. Call 320-259-9489. 7-1-F

CONCRETE H BUNKS, 7x5, $40/obo, central MN, 100 ft. total. Call 320-492-2960. 7-1-F

CASE 2090 DSL. TRAC-TOR, cab, 3 pt.; 930 dsl.; JD 5-18 pull-type plow, au-tomatic reset. Call 320-219-1367. 7-2-VM

NO. 40 SILAGE BLOW-ER, 10 yrs. old, Glyndon, MN. Call 218-443-6023 or 218-498-2878. 7-1-F

JD 4020, 9800 hrs., OH 500 hrs. ago. Call 320-763-4994. 7-1-F

CIH RBX 553 ROUND BALER. Call 218-639-3866. 7-3-F

AG BAG G6000, 10, can do 300 bags. Call 218-583-2931. 7-1-F

NH 851 ROUND BALER. Call 320-987-3574. 7-1-F

GEHL MODEL 99 FOR-AGE BLOWER, $1,500. Call 507-246-5337. 7-1-F

DOUBLE 8 PARALLEL w/plate cooler, stalls, fans, and more. Call and leave message at 507-272-6017. 7-1-VM

06 JD SKID LOADER CT322, AC/heat, 2 spd., 900 hrs., $28,000, make of-fer; 12 self-contained dump wagon, fth wheel, ramps, 12 ton. Call 320-808-3945 7-2-B

BULK MILK COOLERS WANTED, all sizes. Call 319-330-2286. 7-4-VM

NH 499 HAYBINE; CIH JX75, MFD, dsl. tractor, only 1,000 hrs. Call 218-583-2931 7-1-F

GEHL 125 GRINDER/MIXER, exc. cond. Call for info 320-815-8922. 7-TFN-F

SURGE 2300 VACUUM PUMP, rebuilt, $500/obo. Call 320-248-4074. 4-4-F

KELLY RYAN FEEDER WAGON, 4x12 w/scale, exc. cond., ideal & econom-ical for small TMR opera-tion. Call 507-665-2921 or 507-380-8696. 7-1-B

32 BRILLION X-FOLD PACKER pulverizer, scrap-ers, ductile rims, exc. cond., $15,000/obo. Call 320-292-0030 or 320-393-4322. 6-2-F

(8) ECLIPSE MILKING CLAWS; also (2) glass re-ceiver jars. Call 605-227-4614. 7-1-F

(2) MALE BORDER COLLIE PUPS, 8 wks. old, very smart, SE MN. Please call 507-251-7486. 7-1-F

HESSTON 1120 9 HAY-BINE, one season on new sickle & guards, $4,000/obo. Call 218-770-2501 cell or 218-338-5735 home. 7-1-F

GEHL 910 AND 920 BOX-ES, (2) on 10T gears, (2) on Westendorf 12T gears. Call 507-215-2180. 4-TFN-F

MUELLER 1,000 GAL. HIGH PRO BULK TANK. Call 320-250-2486. 7-2-F

ROBO Rock PickerSkid loader mount,

2-3x faster than bucket.New drum style $4995.

612-242-5051 or video atwww.roborockpicker.com


Or see one of these PATZ Corporation dealers for a list of used mixers or a FREE Demo.

CONTACT WWW.PATZCORP.COM FOR A COMPLETE LINE OF DAIRY EQUIPMENT.

The Patz mixes better and we have fewer problems with longer hay than with our old reel mixer.

Sara and Joel Welle and their nephew Dominic, Freeport, MN.

The Patz mixes better...

Brynsaas Sales & Service, Inc. Decorah, IA www.brynsaas.com 563-382-4484 Story Sales & Service, Inc. Faribault, MN www.storysalesandservice.com 800-491-3724 507-334-3724 Plainview, MN 507-534-3195 River Valley Sales, LLC Lewiston, MN 507-523-3491 Hartung Sales & Service, Inc. Freeport, MN 320-836-2697 Hobert Sales, Inc. Cokato, MN 320-286-6284 800-820-6455 (MILK)

Isaacson Sales & Service, Inc. Lafayette, MN 507-228-8270 888-228-8270 Gorters Clay & Dairy Equip. of MN, Inc. Pipestone, MN 507-825-3271 Ross Equipment Co., Inc. Lonsdale, MN 800-645-7677 507-744-2525 Don & Leo Wille Construction, LLC Garnavillo, IA 563-252-2034

See one of the dealers listed in this ad for more details.

Copyright 2011 Patz Corporation

Agrimetal 530 feed cartRoss Equipment Co.

800-645-7677

Gehl 7210Ross Equipment Co.

800-645-7677

Patz 4350 stationaryRoss Equipment Co.

800-645-7677

(3) bedding choppersRoss Equipment Co.

800-645-7677

Patz 500Story Sales & Service

800-491-3724


800-491-3724


800-491-3724


800-491-3724

Patz V350Story Sales & Service

800-491-3724

LuckNow 2350Story Sales & Service

800-491-3724

Kuhn-Knight 5135 - $18,200Brynsaas Sales & Service

563-382-4484

Used Patz 620 vert. w/new screws - $37,000

Brynsaas Sales & Service563-382-4484

Used Patz 350, RH discharge $19,750

Brynsaas Sales & Service563-382-4484

NDE 1402 - $18,500Brynsaas Sales & Service

563-382-4484

Used Patz 420 - $32,700Brynsaas Sales & Service

563-382-4484

Patz V500 - $23,500Gorters Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

Gehl 8285 - $7,800Gorters Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

Patz 950Gorters Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

Houle 7300 gal. tankHartung Sales320-836-2697

Agri-Metal 11 hp

chopper, good cond.

Hobert Sales Inc.320-286-6284

Knight 3300, recond., nice - $6,950



Knight 3250 Reel AuggieHobert Sales Inc.320-286-6284

New mixers in stock. Free Demo.


Patz 420 vertical mixer - CallIsaacson Sales & Service

507-228-8270

Knight 5042 vert. mixer - CallIsaacson Sales & Service

507-228-8270

AgriLaval Alpha mixer - $4,500Isaacson Sales & Service

507-228-8270

Good selection of used bedding choppers on hand - Call for priceIsaacson Sales & Service

507-228-8270

Meyer 3245 R Series spreader, gone through shop - $6,300

Isaacson Sales & Service507-228-8270

Gehl 8335 - on hand - $5,500Isaacson Sales & Service

507-228-8270

Patz V-350Wille Construction

563-252-2034

Patz V500 - $18,500Wille Construction

563-252-2034

Patz V615, 2 speed box, 2-1/2 yrs. old

Wille Construction563-252-2034

Patz V615 w/2 spd box,3 yrs. old

Wille Construction563-252-2034

Patz 420Wille Construction

563-252-2034

Supreme 500Ross Equipment Co.

800-645-7677

Patz 1200 mixers on hand - ready to deliver!Hartung Sales320-836-2697

Various Models & Sizes On Hand

Hartung Sales320-836-2697

Patz 950Hartung Sales320-836-2697

V i M d l & SSi

Weaverline Feed Carts - New and

recond. in stock

ready to go (FREE Demo)Hobert Sales Inc.320-286-6284

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Patz 420: All sizes in stockHartung Sales320-836-2697

Patz bedding chopper, 13 hp,

completely rebuilt, nice

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