Broadcaster Press 7 March 3, 2020 www.broadcasteronline.com SD Specialty Producers to Convene March 7 YANKTON, S.D. – The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is hosting its annual membership meeting Sat., March 7, 2020 from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. CST in Chamberlain, SD. Members as well as non-member producers, farmers market managers and vendors, chefs, value-added businesses, local foods enthusiasts, and agencies are encouraged to attend. The statewide event works to promote and support the growing specialty crop production and local foods movement. Registration and networking will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the AmericInn Conference Center, 1981 E. King St., in Chamberlain. The day will include the SDSPA annual membership meeting and a web conference session featuring Carol Ford, a Minnesota vegetable producer specializing in Deep Winter Greenhouse production. The SDSPA Annual Membership meeting will run from 10 – 11:30 a.m. The meeting is open to all, but current membership is required to vote. Membership must be made current before March 1, 2020. If members cannot attend the membership meeting in person, a web conference link will be available to participate in the online meeting. The afternoon session with Carol Ford will not be available online. From 1-2:00 p.m. Carol Ford will discuss the latest in design and production with Deep Winter Greenhouses (DWG). Ford will discuss explorations into extending the growing season in DWGs for added profitability. DWG uses passive solar technology to create an environment where cold tolerant crops like leafy greens can be grown during the winter to satisfy consumer demand for fresh local produce yearround and increase revenue for farmers. Hear about the structural changes for the new 3.0 design. Pre-register online by Mar. 1 on the SDSPA website. (www.sdspecialtyproduc- ers.org) The registration fee is $8.50 per person plus processing to cover the cost of the meal. Walk-in registration is also welcome, but does not include a meal. To register for the web conference session only, visit SDSPA’s website for the link. A room block is available at the AmericInn for March 6 and 7 until Feb. 26, 2020. Contact 605-734-0985 to make a reservation. SDSPA works to promote specialty crops and products; develop cooperative marketing opportunities; create opportunities for producers to market, network, and learn; market agritourism; develop South Dakota product identity; support research and serve as a venue for networking and information gathering. SDSPA is made up of growers and value-added processors of non-commodity products including produce, fruits, herbs, grapes, specialty grains, hops, honey, nursery crops and more; Chefs, agritourism promoters and other SPRING MACHINERY & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT local food enthusiasts interested in supporting South Dakota specialty crops and products are active members of the organization. Membership dues are $25 and applications for 2020 are available at the SDSPA website, http://sdspecialtyproducers.org. Specialty producers and local foods enthusiasts can stay up-todate on relevant issues and educational opportunities by following SDSPA on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/sdspa/. For more information on this event or membership contact the SDSPA membership coordinator, at SDSPAmembers@gmail.com. STABE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, April 4th @ 9:30 AM 6 miles East of Hinton, IA on C-60 There is a high demand for used equipment. Turn yours into CASH NOW!! Call now to get your items advertised in all our ads covering IA, NE, SD, MN & Radio, Website and Facebook. Reaching Thousands!!! Sales average over 1,500 buyers. We sell Tractors, Combines, Trucks, Trailers, Construction, Farm & Atq. Equip, Lawn & Garden, Livestock Equip., Tools, Hay & Straw, Plus Ag Related Misc. We welcome Individual, Estates, Farm Reductions, Dealers, Etc. NO HOUSEHOLD ACCEPTED We have over 20 acres for equipment & parking!! Fast loadout sale day!! Advertising deadline: March 21st Terms: Photo ID required; Cash, Check or Debit/Credit cards with 3% convenience fee. Ph. or Text: Stabe Auction Co. 712-540-9640 Email: auction@frontiernet.net Website: www.stabeauctionandrealty.com CLAY COUNTY, SD LAND AUCTION 75.71 +/- Acres Pastureland, Riverside Township Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 • 10:30 AM We will sell the following real estate at public auction at the landsite located from Centerville, SD, 7 miles south on SD Hwy 19, 1 mile east on 302nd St and ¼ mile south on 463rd Ave. or from the I-29 Wakonda-Alcester Exit #42, 7 ½ miles west on 302nd St and ¼ mile south on 463rd Ave. Auctioneer’s Note: If you are looking for pastureland located in southeast of SD, then don’t miss this auction! This auction offers an excellent opportunity to expand your current farming operation or purchase as an investment and is available to the buyer for the 2020 crop year. Just ¼ mile from a hard surface road. The land is currently all pastureland, supports approximately 3040 cow/calf pairs and includes a rural water pasture tap. County soil rating of .446. Predominate soils is EthanBon, channeled, loams. Taxes: $850.36. In the case of inclement weather listen WNAX weather and visit www.westraatkins.com for video and pictures and other information. Legal Description: S ½ NW ¼, 36-95-52, Clay County SD. Wednesday, April 8th Auction Location: Girard Auction Facilities - Wakonda, SD CURRENTLY TAKING CONSIGNMENTS NOW! Tractors – Planters – Sprayers – Tillage Equipment – Combines – Heads – Semis – Trailers – Construction Equipment – Skid Loaders & Attachments – Vehicles – Campers – Boats – ATV/UTVs – Lawn & Garden – Livestock Equipment – Large Tools & More! Please no more smalls! Several items already consigned, including a large Estate of Tools! Contact our Auction Manager – Scott Moore at (605) 366-8683 to consign or Email your list & photos to mike@girardauction.com Brochure advertising deadline is March 13th! Girard Auction & Land Brokers, Inc. (605) 267-2421 • Toll Free: 1-866-531-6186 www.GirardAuction.com Ken Girard, CAI, AARE; Mike Girard, CAI; Scott Moore--Auctioneer LINCOLN COUNTY, SD LAND AUCTION 80 Acres +/- Brooklyn Township TERMS: 15% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing on or before April 29, 2020. Possession of the land will be given at closing, however upon making the non-refundable down payment, the buyer may begin work on the pasture for the 2020 year. Failure to close, as per the terms of the purchase agreement, shall result in forfeiture of the down payment, work performed and inputs. Title insurance and closing costs split 50/50 between buyer and seller. 2019 taxes due in 2020 to be paid by the seller. 2020 taxes due in 2021 to be paid by the buyer. The acres in this property is based on acres stated in the county tax records with acres to be understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD statutes. The property is sold in as is condition and as a cash sale with no financing contingency. Sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations, or highway of record, if any. Information is deemed to be correct but it is not guaranteed. All prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided. Statements made the day of sale take precedence over all written advertising. Real Estate licensees are agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of owner. Carol Johnson, Owner Joel R Westra, Broker, Beresford, SD 605-310-6941 Joel A Westra, Broker Associate, Chancellor, SD 605-957-5222 Phil Eggers, Broker Associate, Renner, SD 605-351-5438 Pete Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9847 Craig Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9850 Mark Zomer, Vande Vegte Zomer Auctions, Rock Valley, IA 712-470-2526 CLAY COUNTY, SD LAND AUCTION 158.58 +/- Acres, Garfield Township Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 • 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 1, 2020 • 10:30 AM We will sell the following real estate at public auction at the landsite located from Beresford, SD, 1 ½ miles west on SD Hwy 46, 2 miles north on County Rd #111 (469th Ave) and 1 mile west on 295th St. We will sell the following real estate at public auction at the landsite located from Beresford, SD, 2 ½ miles west on SD Hwy 46, 7 miles south on Greenfield Road (468th Ave) and 1 mile west on 304th St. Auctioneer’s Note: This productive southeast South Dakota land offers an excellent opportunity to expand your farming operation or purchase as an investment. The land is available to the new owner to farm for the 2020 crop year and is close to ethanol plants and grain elevators. According to Agri-Data the land has a productivity rating of 84.8. Predominate soils include Wentworth-Chancellor silty clay loams, 0-2 percent slopes, Chancellor-Viborg silty clay loams and Chancellor-Tetonka complex, 0-2 percent slopes percent. The land’s topography is generally flat. According to the FSA there is 77.2 cropland acres, with a 43.58 acre corn base/126 bushel PLC yield and a 24.37 acre soybean base/ 38 bushel PLC yield. Land to be surveyed and paid for by the seller. Taxes: TBD. Visit www.westraatkins.com for video, maps, pictures and auction information. In case of inclement weather please check our website or listen to WNAX radio. Auctioneer’s Note: This auction offers an excellent opportunity to expand your current farming operation or purchase as an investment. The land is available to farm in 2020 and is in a cornsoybean rotation. According to the FSA there are 151.47 acres of cropland with an 89.40 acre corn base with a 112 bushel PLC yield and a 60.90 acre soybean base with a 35 bushel PLC yield. County soil rating of .666. According to Surety/AgriData the land has a productivity rating of 81.9. Predominate soils include Egan-Chancellor- Davison complex, Egan-Clarno-Chancellor complex, and Davison-Tetonka-Egan complex, all soils 0-3 percent slopes. Taxes: $4507.42. Visit www.westraatkins.com for more information. In the case of inclement weather listen to WNAX radio or visit our website. Legal Description: E ½ SE ½, 22-96-51, Lincoln County, SD TERMS: 15% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing on or before May 5, 2020. Possession to be given at closing, however upon making the nonrefundable down payment, the buyer may begin field work for the 2020 crop year. Failure to close, as per terms of the purchase agreement, shall result in forfeiture of the down payment, work performed and inputs. Title insurance and closing costs split 50/50 between buyer and seller. 2019 taxes due in 2020 to be paid by the seller. 2020 taxes due in 2021 to be paid by the buyer. The acres in this property is based on acres stated in the county tax records with acres to be understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD statutes. The property is sold in as is condition and as a cash sale with no financing contingency. Sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations, or highway of record, if any. Information is deemed to be correct but it is not guaranteed. All prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided. Statements made the day of sale take precedence over all written advertising. Real Estate licensees are agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of the owner. TERMS: 15% nonrefundable down payment the day of the auction with balance due at closing on or before April 30, 2020. Possession of the land will be given at closing, however upon making the non-refundable down payment, the buyer may begin field work for the 2020 crop year. Failure to close, as per the terms of the purchase agreement, shall result in forfeiture of the down payment, work performed and any inputs. Land to be surveyed and paid for by the seller. Title insurance and closing costs split 50/50 between buyer and seller. 2019 taxes due in 2020 to be paid by the seller. 2020 taxes due in 2021 to be paid by the buyer. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD statutes. The property is sold in as is condition and as a cash sale with no financing contingency. Sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations, or highway of record, if any. Information is deemed to be correct but it is not guaranteed. All prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided. Statements made the day of sale take precedence over all written advertising. Real Estate licensees are agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of owners. For additional information, maps, video and pictures visit: www.westraatkins.com Margaret F Stevens Estate, Owner Ruth Stevens and Janyce Johnson, PR Joel R Westra, Broker, Beresford, SD 605-310-6941 Joel A Westra, Broker Associate, Chancellor, SD 605-957-5222 Phil Eggers, Broker Associate, Renner, SD 605-351-5438 Pete Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9847 Craig Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9850 Mark Zomer, Vande Vegte Zomer Auctions, Rock Valley, IA 712-470-2526 Legal Description: NE ¼, 9-94-51, Clay County SD. Matthew L and Kim Petersen, Owners Jim DeSaix, Closing Attorney Joel R Westra, Broker, Beresford, SD 605-310-6941 Joel A Westra, Broker Associate, Chancellor, SD 605-957-5222 Phil Eggers, Broker Associate, Renner, SD 605-351-5438 Craig Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9850 Pete Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9847 Mark Zomer, Vande Vegte Zomer Auctions, Rock Valley, IA 712-470-2526