April 4, 2017 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com The Department Of Agriculture Will Be In Good Hands By Sen. John Thune The old expression about “wearing something on your sleeve” took on a bit of a literal connotation during a recent meeting I had with former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue. Shortly after he was nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture, I had the opportunity to visit with him in my office in Washington, D.C. When he strolled in wearing cowboy boots and a necktie covered in pheasants, I knew we were going to get along. If a job application for agriculture secretary existed, Gov. Perdue would check all of the boxes. Who better to help implement farm bill policy than someone who’s worked on and operated a farm himself? Not only does he have a deep background in farming, but he’s the son of a farmer, too. He’s also a licensed veterinarian and has been quite successful in agribusiness. For decades, Perdue served his community and state in various public service roles, including as a member of the local planning and zoning board, state senator, and governor. In short, Gov. Perdue is a farmer and businessman who understands the people, land, and animals that keep family-owned operations functioning and has experience in creating, implementing, and defending public policy. In today’s agriculture economy, that’s exactly the kind of person we need leading the Department of Agriculture, and I’m thankful that he’s willing to enter public service once again. During his recent confirmation hearing in the Senate Agriculture Committee, of which I’m a longtime member, I was glad to hear that Gov. Perdue would do all he can to help ensure our food supply is kept safe, which is welcome news, particularly considering the recent Brazilian meat scandal. I was also impressed by his commitment to being flexible in administering the current farm bill, which expires late next year, something the previous administration failed to do. Not only is Gov. Perdue ready to improve implementation of the current farm bill, but he’s eager to hit the ground running in preparation for the next one, too. I’m already working on numerous proposals to improve programs under various titles of the farm bill, including commodity, livestock, and forestry, among others. During my initial meeting with Gov. Perdue, I discussed my proposal that would allow farmers to enroll a portion of their least-productive land in a new short-term program, the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP). SHIPP would improve soil health and improve efficiency, and enrollees would receive a rental payment and additional crop insurance assistance. He was open to working with me on this and told me he appreciated out-of-the-box thinking. I look forward to continuing that conversation. Agriculture is South Dakota’s top industry, and I have the highest respect for the hard-working men and women who help operate farms and ranches across the state. Having grown corn, soybeans, and wheat himself – all of the things that are important to South Dakota farmers – I believe Gov. Perdue understands the difficulties and opportunities farmers and ranchers face around the country. He comes at this with a unique perspective, and I’m confident the Department of Agriculture will be in good hands under his leadership. Tribal Leaders Participate In Governor’s Public Safety Roundtable Spring Machinery Consignment Thursday, April 13th • 10:00AM Located: Girard Auction Facilities, Wakonda, SD This auction holds 2 estates including the Orin Abild Estate and the Willis VanAnda retirement dispersal. 2 rings to be used most of the day – bring a friend. TRACTORS: JD 4450 FWA w/ JD loader, 10K hours; JD 4640 PS, duals, 10K hours; JD 4050 FWA, 3 remotes w/ JD 260 loader w/ 2 buckets, 6’ w/ grapple & 8’; IH 856 D, cab, wf, 3pt; Ford Golden Jubilee w/ Ford sickle mower; JD A; IH Super C w/ Woods belly mower, OH; Oliver Super 88- runs good; M-371 Bobcat; 310 Bobcat, new tires, reconditioned; D7 Cat Mdl 17A dozer, angle blade, elec start, good cond (will not be onsite); COMBINE & HEADS: C-IH 1640 w/ rebuilt motor, hydro, spreader, rock trap; (2) C-IH 1044 4r corn heads; C-IH 820 20’ bean head w/ homemade cart; JD 444 4r corn head; JD 5-belt dummy head; EQUIPMENT: JD 1760 12r30 Maxemerg w/ trash whippers; JD 7000 8rw flat fold; JD 7000 12r30 folding; C-IH 900 8rw-like new- planted less than 1000 acres; (2) 225gal liquid fert tanks for JD w/ pump 8r; IH 496 rock flex disc w/ harrow, 21’ – less than 1000 acres; JD 235 disc 21’; DMI field cult, Tiger Mate II #7225 w/ harrow, 25’-nice; C-IH 4200 soil finisher, 16.5’ – like new; C-IH 4300 field cult, 38.5’; 20’ Loftness stalk chopper w/ windrow option #240; Wilrich 22’ field cult w/ harrow; IH 21’ field cult, pt; AC 12’ min-till disc chisel; JD 9 shank ripper; JD 1350-1450 5B plow; IH 710 auto reset 6B plow; IH 183 12r30 flat fold cult; C-IH 8rw flat fold cult; White 8rw 378 flat fold cult; NH 688 rd baler-net wrap, 18K bales; Miller M-12 loader w 8’ bucket & grapple, bale spear, Euro mnts, pallet forks, IH 86 Series mnts; Westendorf loader w/ grapple 66 Series mnts; Nearo grain vac; Brent 410 auger wagon; M&W gravity w brush auger; Kilbros 375 gravity; (3) gravity wagons; Blumhart 500gal sprayer w/ 60’ booms; Blumhart Trail Master 1000gal sprayer; Dempco 500 gal w 48ft booms; JD implement trailer; Bush hog 184 gyromower-like new ; 21’ pony cartlike new; Agratec bale buncher; Farmhand 5-wheel rake; JD 15’ tandem; IH 183 4R cult; 8x34 hyd auger; 500 gal poly nurse tank on running gear; Hurd endgate seeder; 2 – Mayrath augers; (2) 250bu gravity w/ 10T gears; Feteral 10x76 auger; Lundell 11ft 3pt chisel; Keawanee #620 20’ tandem; 3pt cement mixer; gravity w/ roll tarp & auger; JD Moco 920 disc bine; Fimco 500gal 3pt sprayer, 60’ booms; Sudenga 8x55 auger w/ truck hopper; Feteral 8x55 auger; JD 640 rake; 7ft McKee snowblower 7ft; Letz burr mill pto; Brady 4r stalk cutter; gravity box; 10 sec spring tine harrow; rotary mower; GG LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Knight 410 manure spreader-nice; Rhoorda spreader; JD 3800 ensilage cutter 2rw corn head; JD 750 grinder-mixer; (2) MDS 4 tine big square bale fork; 6x16 GN livestock trlr; 8x20 GN livestock trlr; Gehl long hopper silage blower; Van Dale silage unloader; Pearson auto head gate; NH 3pt bale fork; 3pt hog cart; Foremost head gate; 2 – rd bale trlrs; (11) 40ft heavy cattle panels; waterers; wire winder – new; King Kutter 3pt bale spear; (60) 6 bar x 20’ continuous fence – new; (20) 5 x 12 corral panels- new; barbed wire, posts, misc fencing; TRAILERS-TRUCKS-CAMPER-4 WHEELERS-VEHICLES: 2004 Holiday Rambler Endeavo 40ft Motorhome 50th Anniv. Ed., diesel pusher w/ 330 Cummings, 60k miles, 2 slide-outs, satellite tracking system,1owner, stored in a heated shed, 7500watt diesel generator, new rear tires, excellent condition; 2003 Jayco 28ft 5th wheel camper, toy hauler, nice; 1980 GMC 1-T Motorhome; Fleetwood Mdl 180 camper, 18ft bump hitch; 2008 Polaris Sportsman 4 wheeler w/ 200 actual miles; Honda 200GX; 2000 Crestliner 1600 Fishhawk 16ft, 40hp 4-stroke tiller Honda, Yacht Club roller trailer – nice; 14ft Larson boat w/ 15hp motor & elec motor; 2016 TopHat 25’ GN trlr w/ dovetail, pulled 1200 miles; 8x24 flatbed gooseneck, dovetail, ramps; 2012 M&S 45ft triple axle GN trlr; 8x20 Roadking snowmobile trlr, new floor; 16ft car trlr; triple axle trailer w/ steel bed; 8x26 flatbed 2 wh trlr; 1997 Timpte 42ft x 66 grain trlr, new brakes, wheel seals, DOT ready, 90% rubber; 1984 Cornhusker dump pup trlr, triple axle; 14ft x 68” box w/ tarp, 90% rubber; 1987 Ravens dump box & hoist only, 16ft tarp kit; 48ft van trailer; tandem axle convertor dolly, air ride; 1991 GMC heavy 1/2T extended cab w/ Western plow; 2001 Ford F250 4x4, reg cab, 136K; 1975 IH tandem w 20ft box; Anthony 13ft gravel box; 1996 Lumina; 1979 F600 w 16’ flatbed; 1976 IH 1600 w 10ft gravel box; 1995 Camaro, T top, 3.4 V6, 5sp; 2003 GMC Kodiak w flatbed, AT, 5th wheel plate; 1988 Ford F250 5sp; 1983 Ford F250 diesel, AT, 4wh; (2) 1974 Chev C60 trucks w 16ft steel boxes; 1974 LN750 w steel box; NEW SKIDLOADER ATTACHMENTS: Lowe 1650 auger, 12 & 18” bits; 750 auger 9 & 12” bits; Stout 66-9 brush grapple and a 72-8; HD 72-4 close tine; XHD 84-6; HD 72-FB grapple bucket; 72-3 rock bucket grapple; combo HD 72-3 open end rock bucket, brush grapple; 72 material bucket; 84 material bucket w dbl cut edge; 72-3 rock bucket; 48” pallet forks, walk thru full back regular; bale spear; grapple attachment; tree & post puller; r hitch plate; solid plate; 4 – new 10-16.5 10 ply tires; 4 – new 12-16.5 12 ply tires; GUNS (will sell FIRST at 10:00 a.m. in Legion Hall): Ruger 10/22 Charger pistol; Rem .22 auto syn. w/ scope; Ruger Air Hawk pellet gun NIB; Win 1897 12ga; Benelli M1 Super 90 12ga; (2) Rem 870 12ga Wingmaster; Win Mdl 1200 12ga; Springfield 39A 410; Mossberg .22 rifle; JC Higgens bolt; Argintino 1891 Mauser; 410 single shot; Rem .22 rifle; 1938 Daisy Red Rider BB gun w engraved stock; 1952 Mdl 25 Daisy BB gun; (some like new, some need work) COLLECTIBLES: 1966 IH pickup to restore; IH #56 4r planter; 2 – 2pt IH 4r listers; 2pt IH gyromower; JD handsheller, post drill; MISC: semi load of Mystique 42 shingles, 2 tone brown; 1,000 & 500 gal fuel tank w/ elec pump; quick hitch; spacers for 86 & 88 Series duals; wheel barrel style air compressor; new 16” tires; new 16x38 tire; power washer; air compressor; 12V sprayer; torch; welders; lg assortment of shop tools; 7 fire hydrants; 6” trash pump; AO Smith 3phase elec motors 10hp; Winco pto 3phase generator; 2 tire changers; 2 tire balancers; 180 Lincoln wire feed welder; M&W 3 1/2” dual hubs & 10” extensions for IH; combination walk in freezer/refrigerator – each side 7x8 complete; 4 – 20.8x42 tires; 4 – foam filled telehandler tires; 24.5 low profile; 20.8x38 tires; cattle & hog panels; rr ties; 3500lb axels; DR pull behind mower; TREES (will sell after guns at 10 a.m.): 40 Colorado Blue Spruce 2-3ft; 10 Black Hills 2ft; 40 Colorado Blue Spruce at 16” Terms: Cash, Good Check, Visa, MasterCard. SD sales tax applies. Note: Guns will sell first at 10am immediately followed by the trees & shingles. If you are looking to consign, please call ahead. Large items only, no more smalls accepted. See GirardAuction.com for up-to-date listing and photos. If traveling from a distance for a particular item, please call ahead to make sure it is here. No Internet bidding. Absentee bids accepted. 2-Auction rings will be used most of the day, please come in pairs. Girard Auction & Land Brokers, Inc. (605) 267-2421 Toll Free: 1-866-531-6186 www.GirardAuction.com Marv Girard, BA; Ken Girard, CAI, AARE; Mike Girard, CAI, BA; Scott Moore, Auctioneer PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard yesterday met with tribal leaders to discuss Senate Bill 176, potential pipeline protests and public safety. In the wake of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in North Dakota, state and tribal leaders came together on Wednesday to converse on how to avoid potential problems, share concerns and work on possible solutions. “I thank tribal leaders for traveling to Pierre to participate in this discussion,” Gov. Daugaard said. “I value the intergovernmental relationships the State of South Dakota has with the tribes and I appreciate their input on this pressing issue.” The roundtable discussion resulted from the bipartisan passage of SB 176 earlier this month. After the bill received legislative approval, Gov. Daugaard sent a letter to all nine tribes within South Dakota inviting them to participate in the meeting. “It was a productive meeting,” said Secretary Steve Emery, head of the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations. “Everyone came together to share their concerns and ideas. Both state and tribal leadership agreed that working together and keeping lines of communication open are essential to protecting and maintaining individual freedoms as well as public safety. We all think it would be beneficial to coordinate future meetings with representatives from tribal, state and local governments, as well as law enforcement.” In addition to the Governor and Tribal Secretary, Lt. Gov. Matt Michels and Secretary of Public Safety Trevor Jones attended the meeting. Tribal leadership who were present included Yankton Sioux Tribe Chairman Robert Flying Hawk, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman Harold Frazier, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Chairman Boyd Gourneau and Rosebud Sioux Tribe Vice-President Scott Herman. During the roundtable, state leaders emphasized SB 176 as a way to protect those who seek to peacefully exercise First Amendment rights. State officials also explained that the bill’s provisions extend beyond potential protests and may be useful in other emergency situations and natural disasters. Other issues discussed in the meeting included drug use, extradition agreements, emergency management and police training. Betty Johnson Auction Sunday April 9, 2017 Coins @ 10:30am – Household @ 12:30pm 4-H Building, Yankton, SD Furniture and Appliances: Maytag Washer & Kenmore Dryer both newer, Kenmore upright Freezer, Round wood table with 4 chairs and 4 leaves, Queen bedroom set with dresser with mirror, double bed set with chest and dresser with mirror, bar stool, desk and chair, Entertainment Center, Beige Rocker Recliner, Sofa hide-a-bed, mauve lift chair, Blue lift chair, chest of drawers, Corner Hutch, card table and chairs, shelves Household: Sony DVD, VCR, pictures, wall mirrors, lamps, cookbooks, towels and linens, GE Microwave, small kitchen appliances, dirt devil vacuum, Cross stitched wall hanging, Sentry Safe, Cedar chest, paper shredder, tea towels, doilies, jewelry boxes, quilting supplies, White sewing machine model # 1735, Boston Terrier statue, books, luggage, Oreck Vacuum CAR: 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx LS V6, 30549 miles, PS, PB, AC, Cruise Control, CD, AM/ FM, Driver side power seats. Antiques and Collectibles: Carnival glass dish, Ekco China Set, pressed glass dishes, oak and glass enclosed quilt display, Mantel Clock Howard Miller, pitcher and basin, small collectibles, Miscellaneous: Ranger mobility Scooter, aluminum stepladder, 2 Weed Eaters, water can, fans, grass shears, small shop vac, hose and reel, garden hoses, Aluminum Car Ramps, Coins and Baseball Cards: Coin Auction with over 300 lots of coins and Silver Certificates and boxes of new Baseball Cards Please call or email for a complete listing. Auctioneer Note: Betty is selling her home and is selling her belongings. Nice Clean Auction and the Car isn’t even broke in yet with 30,500 miles. Nice Nice Car!!! Please check out sherry soukup auctioneer on Facebook for pictures. Please check out Sherry Soukup-Neuharth Auctioneer Facebook page for pictures! 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