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From Senate to Cigi

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june 12, 2014

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ALUS returning to Manitoba’s Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District The Manitoba-born conservation program has new funding

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Bringing skills home Students at Lundar School are building on a solid foundation of industrial arts education

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

LUS is coming home. Thanks to new government and private funding the Manitoba-born Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) program is returning as a demonstration cons e r va t i o n p ro g ra m t o t h e Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District north of Brandon, which includes the RM of Blanchard where ALUS was first piloted from 2006 to 2008. ALUS, a community-developed, farmer-delivered initiative, is getting $100,000 over three years as part of $1 million in federal government grants designed to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Winnipeg. The announcement was made at the Fort Whyte Centre in Winnipeg May 23. Federal funds will be matched by money from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, Jim Fisher, director of the Delta Waterfowl Foundation said in an interview. Delta, which promotes conservation to protect and enhance duck habitat for hunters, is administering the funds and partnering with the Little Saskatchewan River

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Teacher Donald Nikkel and his students have built a ready-to-move house at Lundar School, which will be auctioned off on June 16. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff Lundar, Man.

h e c re w c o n s t r u c t i n g t h i s 1,026-sq.-ft. ready-to-move bungalow is just like any other, judging from the hardhat-covered heads ducking in and out, the careful measurements and high-quality workmanship. That is, until the buzzer rings signalling the end of class. “For an industrial arts program its pretty unique,” said Donald Nikkel, during a brief pause in the work. Nikkel — who teaches Grades 9 to 12 at Lundar School — has moved far beyond the usual shop class projects of bird feeders and bookshelves. Instead of building a bunch of little boxes, he put his students to work as a team building one big one. “The idea came from what carpenters do. Basically we build boxes... we build some small boxes like birdhouses, tool boxes, and we can build

some larger boxes as well,” he said. The decision to build an entire house followed the success of previous industrial arts projects at Lundar School, projects like sheds and a timber-frame outdoor classroom. “For the students — out here especially, where we have a lot of students who come from farms, or have parents who work in the trades. For them to get involved in a project like this, they see that it is going to be relevant to their lives. They say, ‘You know what, what I’m learning today, I’m going to be using tomorrow.’” It’s also exposing students like Cole Wickenden to possible career opportunities. “I’m keeping my options open, but plumbing looks pretty interesting,” said the 18-year-old Grade 12 student. And even if he doesn’t enter the trades, Wickenden believes the skills he’s learned will serve him well. “It will help me a lot. If I buy a house I can do things by myself without pay-

ing for someone to do it,” he said. “It’s been a great experience, you learn a lot of new things. I always thought that in industrial arts you’d be sitting inside a classroom, building a tool box or something like that, but we actually get to build a house. So it’s very good.” Princess Swan, 16, doesn’t know exactly how the skills she’s learning will fit into the rest of her life, but she is having a lot of fun learning them. “I just thought I’d try something new, so I took the class,” said the Grade 10 student. “But I like it, it’s really neat to work on the house and it’s my first time doing this kind of thing.” And it’s not just any house. “We thought, we don’t really want to just build a house to basic, minimum industry standards, we want to do something more than that,” said Nikkel, who built his own timber-frame home after returning to the community a few years ago. “So we’ve really See LUNDAR on page 6 »

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Early exposure to common allergens builds immunity

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CROPS To spray or not to spray? The flea beetle question plaguing farmers this spring

FEATURE Canola going south U.S. farmers are trying Canada’s favourite oilseed, and liking it

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Scientists offer new insights to an old idiom

he old adage “you have to eat a peck of dirt before you die” is often used to comfort horrified mothers who catch their firstborn playing in situations that are — ahem — less than clean. But researchers now say children who are exposed to dirt, dander and germs — specifically in their first year of life — tend to have fewer allergies and asthma later. In fact, infants exposed to rodent and pet dander, roach allergens and a wide variety of household bacteria in the first year of life appeared less likely to suffer from allergies, wheezing and asthma, according to results of a study conducted by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and other institutions. Pre v i o u s re s e a rc h h a s shown that children who grow up on farms have lower allergy and asthma rates, a phenomenon attributed to their regular exposure to micro-organisms present in farm soil. Other studies, however, have found increased asthma risk among inner-city dwellers exposed to high levels of roach and mouse allergens and pollutants. The new study confirms that children who live

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in such homes do have higher overall allergy and asthma rates, but adds a surprising twist: Those who encounter such substances before their first birthdays seem to benefit rather than suffer from them. Importantly, the protective effects of both allergen and bacterial exposure were not seen if a child’s first encounter with these substances occurred after age one, the research found. A report on the study, published on June 6 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, reveals that early exposure to bacteria and certain allergens may have a protective effect by shaping children’s immune responses — a finding that researchers

say may help inform preventive strategies for allergies and wheezing, both precursors to asthma. “Our study shows that the timing of initial exposure may be critical,” says study author Robert Wood, MD, chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. “What this tells us is that not only are many of our immune responses shaped in the first year of life, but also that certain bacteria and allergens play an important role in stimulating and training the immune system to behave a certain way.” Asthma is one of the most common pediatric illnesses. By the time they turn three, up to half of all children develop wheezing, which in many cases evolves into full-blown asthma. But scientists now say strict avoidance of allergens to avoid asthma risk has proven unsuccessful. “If confirmed by other studies, these findings might even have us think of returning to the patterns of exposure of the 1940s, when families were larger, food was less processed and sterilized, and children spent a lot of their time outdoors,” said co-researcher UCSF pulmonologist Dr. Homer Boushey.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 12, 2014

Buth leaves Senate to head Cigi The former canola council president said the job was too hard to resist By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

enator JoAnne Buth is coming home — figuratively and literally. After 2-1/2 years in Parliament’s ‘upper chamber’ the former president of the Canola Council of Canada will return to Winnipeg to head the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) effective Aug. 11. She is replacing retiring chief executive officer Earl Geddes. “Agriculture is my passion,” Buth said in an interview from Ottawa last week. “It’s home for me. “I talked to Earl on Monday and said to him, ‘thanks for retiring Earl.’” Although recent Senate scandals have been unpleasant, Buth said she’s leaving because of the opportunity to lead Cigi. Cigi, founded in 1972 to promote Canadian grain sales by teaching foreign buyers how to get the most from it, is going through a major change following the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly.

“And that really appealed to me,” Buth said. “I wasn’t looking for anything, but I can’t think of another place that called to me the same way Cigi did.” Buth will be Cigi’s sixth CEO. Forty per cent of Cigi’s operating budget once came from the former Canadian Wheat Board with the remainder from the federal government. These days Ottawa continues to help fund Cigi, announcing June 6 it will contribute $5 million over five years to expand its work in research and product innovation. The money from the AgriInnovation Program will, for example, allow Cigi to focus on the functional properties of various wheat varieties to ensure customers get the wheat gluten strength they require, Geddes said in a release. Cigi will be able to better understand regional differences in varieties and classes of wheat. The money will also match funding from Pulse Canada and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers for new product development with pulse flours.

It is also supported by a temporary 15-cent-per-tonne checkoff on grain sales and by grain companies, which pay the institute for work on special projects. Cigi is changing how it’s funded and there’s more to do, Buth said. “I think there is an opportunity for Cigi to grow and to change and to be very responsive to customer needs and to look at perhaps broadening some of the things it does with customers around the world,” she said. “I think there is an opportunity for Cigi to work with the domestic industry as well to try and get increased utilization at home.” Buth is a good fit for Cigi, given her experience, Cigi chair Murdoch MacKay said in a release. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz also praised Buth’s hiring. “I look forward to working with Ms. Buth in our mutual goal of continuing to enhance Canada’s reputation as a viable and key player in today’s increasingly competitive grains marketplace,” he said. Buth, who has a biology degree

and masters in entomology, worked from 1991 to 1999 for Manitoba Agriculture as weed specialist and as a manager. Then she joined the canola council as vice-president of crop production — a position she held for eight years — followed by her appointment in 2007 as president. After spending her whole career in agriculture, Buth said she thought “long and hard” before accepting Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Senate appointment Jan. 6, 2012. “I was actually the 916th senator appointed in Canada so it’s a very rare opportunity,” she said. “I don’t have a political background. But how do you pass up an opportunity like that? In spite of the scandal and everything it’s an important institution in Canada.” But most Canadians don’t fully understand its role, Buth said, noting she didn’t either until her appointment. She knew the Senate reviewed legislation passed by the House of Commons. “But I think the thing that surprised me was the amount of time

Senator JoAnne Buth becomes the sixth head of the Canadian International Grains Institute effective Aug. 10. photo: allan dawson

and effort put into committee work,” Buth said. “The types of issues senators study in committees can be very, very broad.” Buth served on two Senate committees — agriculture and forestry and national finance. The Senate needs to be reformed, but is necessary to provide “sober second thought on major issues facing Canadians,” she said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

Honey farmers named Red River Ex Farm Family of the Year Starbuck-area producers Phil Veldhuis and Vona Guiler embrace a modern model of Manitoba homesteading Staff

tarbuck-area honey farmers Phil Veldhuis and Vona Guiler have been named the Red River Exhibition Association’s 2014 Farm Family of the Year. The couple, who with their children Timmy and Jayna operate Phil’s Honey, are the 49th Manitoba farm family to be honoured by the Red River Exhibition Association (RREA) since the award’s inception in 1966. “This annual award celebrates the steadfast people in our rural communities whose efforts continually enhance the way of life of their families, neighbours, and the Manitoba economy. It is our honour to recognize the forerunners in this important provincial industry as we profile the diversity and achievements of exceptionally deserving families,” said Garth Rogerson, CEO of the RREA. “The Veldhuis family are innovators and leaders in Manitoba’s agricultural industry and they personify the qualities recognized by this title.” Phil and Vona both came from beekeeping families each with nearly a century of beekeeping in Manitoba. Phil and Vona embrace a modern model of Manitoba homesteading with alternate energy opportunities, sustainability and good environmental practices. Their farm production is certified as local, ethical and sustainable by Local Food Plus. This family business is a mainstay at the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market where they have sold honey since 1991. Besides honey and candles, their booth is a place where people gather to share ideas about bees, beekeeping, phi-

Phil Veldhuis, Vona Guiler and their children Jayna and Timmy are this year’s Red River Exhibition Farm Family of the Year.

losophy and fiddle tunes, as son Timmy as been busking steadily in the corner of the booth for over 10 years. Phil’s Honey also sells honey online with the Harvest Moon Local Food initiative (HMLFI) and bulk via BeeMaid Honey. Phil’s Honey is based on their home acreage near Starbuck, Man. Here, an annual “Bee Party” is held each fall to celebrate the end of the harvest season, and to thank the people who eat the honey and farmers who host the bees. Phil and Vona are actively involved as volunteers in their community. Phil was president of the board of directors of Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market for 20 years and currently remains on the board as treasurer. He is also

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Finding a better balance

here once was a rooster on our farm that was so nasty and unpredictable, he wound up in the stewing pot after a violent confrontation with Uncle Jerry — an event that even decades after the fact remains a cherished bit of family folklore. That rooster was big, beautiful and fearless. He ruled the roost with ferocious authority until his untimely demise, after which everyone breathed a little easier Laura Rance when moving about the yard. But he came Editor by his aggression honestly. It was in his genes, traits which may have contributed as much to his survival in the wild as they did to his downfall in domesticity. How genetics are selected and the traits that emerge in commercial production are among the issues dealt with in newly released research reports prepared for the National Farm Animal Care Council committees updating the codes for the care and handling of poultry raised for meat and egg production in Canada. These reports address some of the welfare issues created as a result of commercial breeding choices. One of the topics dealt with in the scientific review is aggressive, sometimes murderous, mating behaviour exhibited by male broiler breeders. Apparently, due to a combination of genetics and how they are raised, male broiler breeders have a harder time attracting the girls than their counterparts in the wild. In layperson’s terms, it’s because they skip the dating and go straight to mating. “Males appear to be motivated to copulate, but are not communicating this with the females, either through their inability or lack of motivation to perform courtship behaviour. Certain courtship behaviours such as waltzing, tidbitting and high-step advances appear at low frequencies or not at all in commercial broiler breeders.” The females aren’t just playing hard to get, they’re running for their lives. While it’s not conclusive, one theory is that raising males and females together can help stimulate some of the courtship behaviours that get both parties in the mood. Scientists have also looked at the aggressiveness inherent in different strains of breeding stock, as well as the fact that these birds have been bred for meat yield. Their breast bones are now so big it’s difficult for them to mate, which is understandably frustrating. Another issue related to meat yield genetics and aggression is the fact that these birds tend to be hungry — all the time. The breeders have become highly efficient at making birds grow, but nothing has changed about their appetites. So their feed intake is restricted to prevent them from collapsing under their own weight. Feeding them every day instead of every second day was shown to reduce the amount of overall aggression such as pecking, but had no effect on the bad breeding behaviour. It’s unclear how these reports will support the work of NFACC as committees update the codes for care and handling for poultry raised for egg and meat production in Canada. That process is still to be completed. But these scientific reviews offer a glimpse into the imbalances that can result from our genetic selection of animals and plants according to a single-minded focus on production efficiency. Examples abound of some of the welfare trade-offs, of which society increasingly takes a dim view. A federal scientist speaking to the recent Livestock Genomics in Alberta conference said breeding for traits that improve livestock health and performance have fallen by the wayside. As reported in Alberta Farmer, Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein pointed out that although production levels of meat and milk have more than doubled in North America since the 1960s, there have been unintended consequences. For example, high-producing dairy cows are more prone to mastitis, lower fertility levels and higher rates of lameness. Laying hens bred to pour all their resources into egg production suffer from foot problems and brittle bones due to calcium deficiencies. Researchers’ ability to select for specific traits is improving all the time and Schwartzkopf-Genswein suggests the advent of molecular breeding provides an opportunity to achieve better welfare outcomes. The same goes for how livestock is managed. The pressure continues to grow on industry to provide so-called “enrichment” or housing and management practices that allow animals to exhibit natural behaviours. Beef cattle producers are among the few who still make their own genetic selections to build herds that respond to their individual environment and management. They know all too well that genetics that produce big calves are only an asset if their cows can deliver them without a vet’s assistance. Instead of a trade-off between traits that enhance productivity and animal welfare, the goal should be balance. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Big Meat’s next fat hog By Alan Guebert

wo of the world’s biggest meat packers, Tyson Foods and JBS SA, are in a bare-knuckled, chequebook throwdown over who will own Hillshire Brands, the Chicago-based maker of branded processed meats and packaged food. The winner of this brawl will broaden its presence in the retail meat case and its grip on the retail meat dollar while adding to its already ferocious market clout in the poultry, cattle and hog markets. If we raise poultry or livestock, we’ll be paid less for these packer inputs; if we eat, we’ll pay more for Tyson and JBS’s output no matter what. Proof for this forecast comes for the packers themselves. Their bidding for Hillshire makes a drunken sailor look like a seminary student. On May 27, Brazil’s JBS through its U.S. poultry subsidiary, Pilgrim’s Pride, offered $5 billion for Hillshire. On May 29, Tyson countered with $6 billion. Four days later, JBS upped its bid to $6.7 billion. A big part of this frenzy involves Hillshire’s own move to expand. On May 12 it announced a $4.3-billion offer to buy Pinnacle Foods, Inc., the maker of Birds Eye vegetables, Vlasic pickles and Wish-Bone salad dressing. Hillshire’s plan was to fold these leading brands in with its own brand juggernauts to create a menu of trusted brands consumers could not avoid when stocking up. JBS and Tyson, however, moved fast to pre-empt Hillshire’s expansion because each needs a Hillshire-like company to grow. Neither can expand vertically anymore because each already is an enormous player in almost every aspect of fresh meat. In fact, JBS and Tyson are two of four companies that control 80 per cent of U.S. beef packing, two of five that control 70 per cent

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of U.S. hog slaughter and two of five with 60 per cent of all U.S. chicken processing. Their earlier attempts to muscle branded, fresh meat products into the grocery stores ran into trouble at the unloading dock because the big retailers are bigger and more market protecting than even Big Meat. According to a detailed, December 2013 report by Food & Water Watch called Grocery Goliaths, 54 cents of every dollar spent by Americans on groceries in 2012 flowed to either Walmart, Kroger, Target or Safeway. “In 32 of the grocery categories (like “sports drinks” or “breakfast cereals”), four or fewer companies controlled at least 75 per cent of the sales. In six categories, the top companies had more than 90 per cent of the sales…,” it said. That leaves little room for any new player. If you want in the grocery game, you must buy into the grocery game. Hence Tyson and JBS’s fast, rich fight for Hillshire. Interestingly, however, not one story about any JBS-Tyson-Hillshire deal mentioned any concern on the part of anyone anywhere over government approval of any final agreement. That’s already a done deal because government often views mega-deals like Hillshire’s a check on mega-food retailers like Walmart. But according to F&WW, the continued concentration of market power in every aspect of the food business has seen “grocery food prices (rise) twice as fast as inflation between 2010 and 2012” as “the largest food, beverage and grocery retail companies pocketed $77 billion in profits in 2012.” Little wonder that Tyson and JBS are willing to spend $6 billion or $7 billion on Hillshire. Whoever catches this greased pig will cut a very fat hog. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada.

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his Melroe windrow pickup advertised in our June 16, 1988 issue was described as not “the prettiest piece” of equipment but that it would provide “beautiful harvest results.” Unfortunately, not that year, which turned out to be the driest on record in Western Canada. Early-seeded wheat crops were already heading at six to 18 inches, with yields estimated at 10 bushels. Forage yields were expected to be 25 to 50 per cent of normal, and cattle producers were scrambling to find water supplies. The drought extended far south into the U.S., where it was reported as the worst since 1934. All 120 Manitoba bean producers were expected to join a national tripartite stabilization plan, which would provide $2 million in payments for the previous year’s crop. A small story on page seven said that Monsanto researchers had achieved a breakthrough in genetically transforming a soybean plant, which in the next decade could lead to insect- and virus-resistant plants. Also, an implanted gene could enable soybeans to “tolerate a herbicide with favourable health and safety characteristics.”

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Reducing antibiotics in meat What will it mean to remove growth promotion claims from vet drugs? By Ronald Doering

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ealth Canada (HC) and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), the trade association representing Canadian veterinary drug manufacturers, are to be commended for their decision on April 10 to follow the American initiative to address the growing concern over antimicrobial resistance in humans by introducing measures to promote the more prudent use of antimicrobials in animal production. HC announced its intention (1) “to work towards the removal of growth promotion and/or production claims of medically important antimicrobial drugs‚” and (2) “to develop options to strengthen the veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use in food animals.” Contrary to many mainstream media reports, this does not mean that Canada is phasing out antibiotic use in meat production. Moreover, both initiatives face several difficult barriers to implementation. This month we look at the difficulties associated with the first proposal, leaving next month for an analysis of why the oversight role by veterinarians must be strengthened if we are ever going to make real progress on what may be the most serious public health problem of our time.

Contrary to many mainstream media reports, this does not mean that Canada is phasing out antibiotic use in meat production.

The law

First some law. The licensing and sale of antimicrobials fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government and its Food and Drugs Act, but the authority to manage their “use” lies with the provinces. The provinces also have the exclusive authority over the practice of veterinary medicine. What this means is that HC can require that a vet drug no longer have “growth promotion” as an indicated use on its label, but under the current regime it has limited power to actually determine how the drugs are used. The issue of preventing growth promotion claims, and whether such a step will actually make a real difference, is a complex one. To begin with, most antibiotics are not actually used directly for growth promotion purposes but rather for disease preven-

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Too few hogs, too many processing plants, or just no planning? Regarding the story “Hog shortage forces non-productive days at Maple Leaf” in the June 5 issue, maybe it’s because of our Canadian dollar ($$) comparison, and Manitoba hog producers are getting a much better price in the U.S.? It seems the Hylife hog plant in Neepawa has no hog shortage problems. In 2006, Manitoba had the distinction of being the No. 1 hog producer in Canada. Over nine million animals… then in 2009 there were too many hogs, and barns were shut down, herds were culled, feed prices were high, and South Korea no longer imported hogs from Canada, and governments subsidized the industry. Now the complaints are not enough hogs? And in the middle of all this, the taxpayer is footing the promises of government to support and subsidize this industry. What’s next? An economics professor has this to say: “It would have been far less costly for taxpayers and certainly more friendly to the water sources, environment and the quality of life to the rural population to pay, yes pay bribe money to the hog industry and say a polite, ‘No thank you, we don’t want your business and we are paying you to stay away.’” It’s clear this corporation, raising hogs as a meat-exporting industry, is not economically sustainable without taxpayers’ cash and environmental subsidies. If the industry can’t succeed within the laws that are supposed to protect the public, our water sources and the environment, and it refuses to adapt, then it must be allowed to fail. John Fefchak Virden, Man.

tion and control, what is often called disease prophylaxis. Removal of growth promotion claims will not prevent drugs to claim and be used for disease prevention. Farmers can continue to give their animals low doses of antibiotics to keep them from getting sick. The Public Health Agency of Canada, estimating that 90 per cent of the medication on farms is used for disease prevention, argues that antimicrobials should not be used in this way and should be “limited to treating infection and not long-term mass medication for growth promotion or guarding against disease.” Others argue that there is insufficient science to support the conclusion that low doses given to animals contribute to antimicrobial resistance in humans and that outlawing the practice would result in more animal disease and the need for more drugs for disease treatment, possibly exacerbating the problem of antimicrobial resistance. When the science is uncertain, policy development is always difficult. What is clear is that the proposal will not even apply to a large amount of antibiotic use because of regulatory loopholes that result in part from our jurisdictionally fragmented regulatory framework. Our provinces still allow veterinarians to prescribe drugs for purposes

not indicated on the product label (extra-label use). Unapproved drugs may be used on animals because it is still legal for drugs to be imported for livestock production “own use” (OUI) if the drug is not offered for resale and it is not a prescription drug. As well, active phar maceutical ingredients (APIs) can still be imported by livestock producers to be mixed into feed on farm. None of these unregulated antibiotics are covered by the proposal. The latest Canadian Medical Association Journal contains a critical assessment of Canada’s performance in enhancing antimicrobial stewardship in agriculture and veterinary medicine, but it does state that HC has recently proposed measures to address OUI and API so, hopefully, reforms may be imminent. As we shall see next month, none of the barriers described above can be adequately tackled without Canada’s veterinarians and their provincial regulatory bodies taking a greater leadership role in combating the serious and growing problem of antimicrobial resistance in humans. Nowhere is the concept of One Health more compelling. Ronald L. Doering is a past president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. He is counsel in the Ottawa offices of Gowlings. Contact him at Ronald.doering@gowlings.com.

The politics of raw milk But the debate may represent an opportunity for Canadian agriculture By Sylvain Charlebois Troy Media

cience-based evidence in food safety seriously compromises any argument for allowing raw milk to be freely sold to Canadians. Even a small amount of raw milk can seriously harm a child, a pregnant woman, the elderly, or any individuals with a compromised immune system. Still, it appears that support to legalize its distribution is growing. In Canada, raw milk crusader Michael Schmidt, despite a recent legal setback, seems to be making some inroads. Some have turned this debate into one about the freedom of choice while proponents of the status quo in Canada perceive this as a public health matter. It is much more complicated. Since 1991, regulations require that milk be pasteurized in order to be sold in Canada. The CFIA clearly states that raw milk can harbour dangerous micro-organisms that can pose serious health risks, but such a claim is vigorously disputed by raw milk advocates. They believe our current law breaches consumers’ rights to choose, and accept the fact that freedom always comes with certain risks, even in food. Some studies suggest that pasteurization takes away some of milk’s nutritional benefits, which would support the view of pro-raw milk groups. That said, the findings of many other studies are inconclusive; thus, to draw any definitive conclusions would be premature. We do know more than we did in 1991, but much remains to be discovered by food scientists. The ever-mounting media frenzy for stories about food safety and natural foods has clearly generated a great deal of confusion in consumers’ minds. Case in point: results of a recent survey suggest that several responding consumers are concerned about raw milk without being able to accurately describe what raw milk is. The risk communication game is clearly getting problematical for governments and industry alike.

When it comes to raw milk, risk perceptions vary greatly between countries. In Europe, for example, consumers can buy raw milk from public vending machines while many American states already allow for raw milk to be sold by retailers. This stands in contrast to Canada. The politics of raw milk are always won, or lost, on the basis of trust. Since consumers tend to trust farmers, and Canadian farmers have a powerful lobbying group, the political nature of the raw milk debate in our country is unique. Dairy farmers, arguably Canadian agriculture’s most powerful lobby group, perceive any change to the current legislative regime as an economic threat. Even if raw milk would likely appeal to a marginal number of consumers, dairy farmers consider this as a legitimate menace, however small. Facing the influential dairy sector are small farm operators like Michael Schmidt who want some attention as well and are emphasizing the virtues of local, straightto-consumer milk distribution. They, too, warrant the trust of consumers. As a result, the battle to gain the trust of the masses continues. Nonetheless, raw milk may very well represent an opportunity for Canadian agriculture to recognize the diverse nature of markets. In other words, many modern consumers look for original, natural foods and more than ever seek different benefits. As such, economic growth and innovation in agri-food can occur only by embracing the power of differentiation. Raw milk may not provide such an opportunity, but it could with the proper use of technologies and cautionary policies. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, though. Given our regulatory regime in dairy, getting a bill to legalize raw milk through Parliament will continue to be an uphill battle. Sylvain Charlebois is associate dean at the College of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph in Ontario. www.troymedia.com

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focused on teaching students, not just how to build a house, but how to build a house that is going to be energy efficient and uses products that are a little out of the ordinary, but are a lot more environmentally sustainable.” And it’s an idea that’s garnered a lot of recognition. Earlier this year, Nikkel was recognized with the Provincial Teaching Excellence Award, but

“We thought, we don’t really want to just build a house to basic, minimum industry standards, we want to do something more than that.” Donald Nikkel

he said it’s the support of the school administration along with that of the Lakeshore School Division that makes large-scale projects like this possible. Of course the real accolades come from Nikkel’s students. “Oh, he’s a great teacher,” said Wickenden, smiling. “He makes sure we have good teamwork and that we get everything done that we need to get done.” Now nearly complete, the three-bedroom, ready-to-move home will be auctioned off at 5 p.m. on June 16 with a reserve bid of $47,000 to cover the cost of materials, which Nikkel noted were kindly provided up front by McMunn & Yates of Eriksdale. If the home is sold for more than the cost of materials, the extra cash will go back into the next project at the school. “The whole project has been really rewarding,” said Nikkel, adding he’s not sure what the students will tackle next year.

Princess Swan helps put siding on a ready-to-move house at Lundar School, which will be auctioned off on June 16.

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Teacher Donald Nikkel gives direction to Kyle Kostyshyn (l) and Austin Nikkel. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

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Conservation District to deliver ALUS. The conservation district, Delta, the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation and local farmers and ranchers are also contributing to the project, Fisher said. “When you look at ecological goods and services ideas, ALUS is leading the way in demonstrating what that looks like across Canada,” he said. There are three ALUS projects in Alberta, one in Saskatchewan, four in Ontario and a provincewide program in Prince Edward Island, Fisher said. All but the P.E.I. initiative and one project in Red Deer, Alta., have been funded in part by two grants from Weston Foundation totalling $3 million. Weston, who died in 1978, was the son of George Weston, the founder of George Weston Ltd. one of Canada’s largest foodprocessing and distribution companies. “It’s interesting that Manitoba started the whole concept and now all these other communities have seen how smart of an idea it is,” Fisher said. “It’s exciting now to come back to Manitoba.” ALUS is the brainchild of farmer and former Keystone Agricultural Producers’ leader

Ian Wishart and Jonathan Scarth of Delta. The two organizations started promoting ALUS in 2002. ALUS is different than many conservation programs. Projects are developed at the grassroots level by the farmer landowners, Fisher said. Participants are paid not just to change some of the ways they use their land, but also to preserve things such as wetlands that already exist. “This is where I think we have often fallen down in the past,” Fisher said. “We have programs to restore wetlands, but we don’t have programs to retain what we’ve got. So you restore one and lose 20. The ALUS approach is to do a bit of both and start recognizing, through annual payments, existing wetlands. At the same time you might be able to do something new on your farm to improve the environment.” Delta knew ALUS was working when 70 per cent of farmers in the RM of Blanchard participated in the project, Fisher said. “And over half of those people who participated had never enrolled in any other conservation projects in the past, which is interesting,” he said. “The grassroots, local approach was very well received. “That’s the beauty of ALUS. When we’re designing the projects the pencil is in the pro-

Austin Nikkel cuts siding for a ready-to-move house being built at Lundar School. The three-bedroom home will be auctioned off on June 16.

A student at Lundar School has a laugh while working on a ready-to-move house.

ALUS is coming back to Manitoba thanks to federal and private funding. On hand for the announcement in Winnipeg May 23 were Jim Fisher (l to r) of the Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Environment Canada’s Vicki Asu, Minister Shelly Glover, Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation’s Tim Sopuck, Keystone Agricultural Producers’ James Battershill and MHHC’s Stephen Carlyle. photo: fred greenslade

ducer’s hand not someone in Winnipeg or somewhere else.” The new ALUS project will e n c o u ra g e l a n d ow n e r s t o restore, enhance, create and conserve wetlands, fence ripar-

ian areas, install off-site watering systems for livestock, restore buffer strips, convert marginal cropland to grasslands and plant shelterbelts. Those efforts will cut the

phosphorus going to Lake Winnipeg by an estimated 1,775 kg a year, a federal government news release says. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 12, 2014

State of emergency declared in southwestern municipality Forty miles of RM of Edward roadways are closed due to water By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

ith as much as 95 per cent of farmland estimated unseeded, and roughly 40 miles of roads closed and unfit to travel due to water the RM of Edward in the southwestern corner of Manitoba declared a state of emergency June 5. “It’s a real mess,” said Reeve Ralph Wang June 9. “It’s dry farther east so people don’t really understand what’s going on out here.” Their RM’s road conditions are so poor, school buses haven’t been getting through in some locations, and emergency services are impeded, Wang said. Rainfall has been excessive and has combined with

Richardson reopens Thunder Bay terminal to expand capacity RICHARDSON INTERNATIONAL RELEASE

ichardson International Limited has more than doubled its capacity in the Port of Thunder Bay by reopening the Current River terminal, which was part of the Viterra acquisition in May 2013. The Current River terminal, which has a storage capacity of 235,000 tonnes, complements Richardson’s heritage Thunder Bay terminal. Richardson’s original terminal, which the company opened in 1919, has 208,000 tonnes of storage, bringing Richardson’s total storage capacity in the Port of Thunder Bay to 443,000 tonnes. Last June, Richardson began cleaning and restoring the Current River terminal, which had not been in operation for the past three years. The required work included cleaning up the facility and grounds, commissioning the scales and restarting the terminal’s operating systems. The first rail cars were received in October and the terminal began loading vessels in November. “It was a team effort on the part of our terminal management and all employees to take a mothballed facility and breathe new life into it to enhance our operations in Thunder Bay,” says Darwin Sobkow, executive vice-president, Agribusiness Operations & Processing. Richardson’s Current River terminal received both the first laker and the first salt water ship of the 2014 Thunder Bay shipping season. The terminal, which will handle mainly canola, oats and wheat, loaded its first vessel of the season on April 22, a full month later than usual given the extreme winter weather that delayed the thaw of the Great Lakes.

“We’re a sponge and we’re trapped between two policies. We’ve become a water retention area.” DEBBIE MCMECHAN

RM of Edward councillor

water draining in from nearby Saskatchewan, he said. His rain gauge registered four inches of rainfall last week “but it was wet before that,” said Wang, who lives just a halfmile from the Saskatchewan border near Pierson. The RM of Edward council planned to meet this week to further assess the situation. RM councillor Debbie McMechan describes Edward as “a watery ghetto” whose residents are at risk because nei-

ther fire nor ambulance services can get through if needed. There have been 40 washouts of roadways and four families were on evacuation alert at press time this week. Some families have been driving their kids partway to school because their school bus can’t risk the sodden, softened roadways. “They are just goo in places,” she said. “We’ve had some kids who haven’t been picked up at their homes for

going on a month, the roads are that bad.” Farmers can’t move farm equipment in such conditions and face the all-too-familiar predicament of being unable to get their crops seeded into the waterlogged fields. “We have far mers around here going on three years (without seeding),” she said. The municipality’s oil industry also came to a standstill last week with equipment movers advised by the RM not to risk the road conditions. That was no easy decision to reach, given their municipality is the third-largest oil producer in the province, McMechan added. McMechan said what they’re experiencing is the impact not only of excessive rainfall but provincial policies.

“ T h e r e’s a f e w f a c t o r s that have led to this,” she said. “One is the wholesale drainage of farmland from Saskatchewan. They have a Wild West policy where drainage is concerned and they just go draining with backhoes there. At the same time we’ve been restricted fairly tightly by our provincial government on drainage. We’re a sponge and we’re trapped between two policies. We’ve become a water retention area.” Edward’s state of emergency is expected to remain in effect indefinitely, she added. “Un t i l we c a n g e t s o m e assessment on fixing the roads, I expect we’re going to have to stay in this state because nothing will change.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Hydro buys a farm to make way for Bipole project Manitoba Hydro is moving forward with plans for the Riel Converter Station’s ground electrode as Bipole III goes ahead By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff

anitoba Hydro has bought an entire farm near Oakbank as it makes way for an important component of the Bipole III high-voltage line and its accompanying converter station. The farm’s implements, tractors and house and buildings will all be auctioned on June 17 without reserve to make way for the Riel Converter Station’s ground electrode. “A ground electrode is typically a large metal ring about 300 to 800 metres in diameter buried approximately three metres in the ground and surrounded by a highly conductive bed of coke,” said Hydro spokesman Scott Powell. “The electrode provides grounding of the HVDC system to the earth when slight imbalances of current occur between the Bipole lines.” He added that the electrode also acts as a ground return system that can be used during system outages.

Eleven sites were first examined for the ground electrode suitability, but the highly technical and very specific requirements ruled out seven very soon into the process. Requirements such as particular topography, ground resistivity, land use, water supply, potential ground rise, soil moisture, thermal conductivity of soil and heat capacity of soil. Practical concerns such as the site’s distance from Riel Station and other infrastructure were also considered. “It gets a lot more technical than I understand,” said Jim McCarthy, reeve of the Rural Municipality of Springfield, but he said the site is actually composed of one farm and an adjacent property on Oakwood Road near the community of Hazelridge. Following the installation of the electrode, much of the site can again be used for agriculture, said Powell. “Once the ground electrode is operational, agricultural activities directly above the electrode site will not be permitted,” he said. “However, the area

around the electrode site, within the section, can return to its original use. Manitoba Hydro will likely lease or rent the land surrounding the electrode site back to any individual interested in farming it.” The previous owner of the farmland could not be reached for comment. But he will be available before the sale to answer questions about the buildings or equipment, a representative at Fraser Auction Service said. And while groups like the Bipole III Coalition are still working to change the route the high-voltage line will take, the project has had benefits for the RM of Springfield. “The positive spinoff for us is that we end up with some pretty darn good highways, like Highway 207... so there are some positive spinoffs for us as a municipality,” said McCarthy, adding the City of Winnipeg has also located its new water treatment plant in the rural municipality, which is no stranger to large-scale projects, including portions of the Red River Floodway.

“The area around the electrode site, within the section, can return to its original use. Manitoba Hydro will likely lease or rent the land surrounding the electrode site back to any individual interested in farming it.” Scott Powell

“But I know that one of the sensitive issues is where the transmission line is running and how that impacts the people who have agricultural operations, and I totally understand that too,” said the reeve. “It can create hardships.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com T:17.4”

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Cereals crops have beverage potential Health claims made by beverage manufacturers continue to grow as consumers demand more nutritious alternatives to traditional canned colas and bottled water By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff

Researchers say barley beverage options in the future might include more than beer. photo: thinkstock

eaching for a refreshing beverage after a long, hot day could someday mean guzzling back a tall glass of barley water. And no, that doesn’t mean beer. Beverages are the fastestg r ow i n g c a t e g o r y i n f o o d development with new products popping up all the time, says Roberta Irvine at the Food Development Centre in Portage la Prairie. “For example, we’re also starting to see oat beverages, another trend is maple water, barley water, those sorts of things,” said Irvine. “And from a Manitoba perspective... anything we can do to increase barley, oats in products is really wonderful, because we’re helping Manitoba farmers.” Soda pop consumption has dropped by about four

per cent in North America in recent years, but according to Irvine, consumers are still looking for delicious beverages. Now however, they are increasingly turning to those that promise health and nutrition benefits, as well as added energy. A mere six years ago the “shot” beverage category — including products like 5-Hour Energy — didn’t even exist. Today the category is worth $1.2 billion. And it’s those kinds of market changes that have Nancy Ames revisiting a study that began in 2007 that looked at the viability of barley beverages, including hot and cold teas, water and smoothies. “Maybe we did this too early in time, sometimes you can start a project and it’s not yet time for it, you can be ahead of the game,” said the research scientist with Agriculture and

Agri-Food Canada, who is also an adjunct professor in human nutritional sciences at the University of Manitoba’s Richardson Centre for Functional Foods.

Study goal

The goal of the study was to determine if the antioxidants and beta-glucan found in barley could be extracted using a hot water method. It turns out they can, although extraction methods, milling techniques and cultivars all affect the levels of beta-glucan and other nutrients. While the project looked at taste, texture and examined how to best incorporate barley, its scope didn’t include developing or marketing actual products. “We try and look at ways that we can utilize something, including looking at varieties, looking at processing com-

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And while it’s not made with an ingredient grown in Manitoba, Yomm Beverages has launched a line of hibiscus teas and bottled drinks with the help of the Food Development Centre. “We want to expand and we want to add new products... we are also planning on working with the Prairie farmers to incorporate some of the lovely foods we have here,” said Yomm co-founder Meshack Kusa, whose business partner Michael Daramola oversees the production of the company’s hibiscus flowers in Nigeria. Besides marketing its flavour and rich, inviting colour, Kusa is also promoting the tea’s antioxidant content as a way to improve one’s health. And he’s not alone. Beverages are increasingly touted as having tangible health benefits. Irvine notes that at least one overseas brand of water even claims it has the ability to improve memory and ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. But it’s important that these claims are backed up with science, and that consumers do their own research before buying into a product’s claim, notes Ames. “It is still important when we’re developing these functional beverages to ensure that they do have a functionality,” she said.

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices

Heifers

Alberta South 150.00 — 101.00 - 115.00 90.00 - 105.00 119.58 $ 165.00 - 177.00 181.00 - 195.00 194.00 - 215.00 210.00 - 230.00 224.00 - 245.00 226.00 - 248.00 $ 153.00 - 171.00 165.00 - 175.00 181.00 - 195.00 192.00 - 213.00 200.00 - 220.00 202.00 - 230.00

($/cwt) (1,000+ lbs.) (850+ lbs.)

Futures (June 6, 2014) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle June 2014 139.50 1.48 August 2014 August 2014 141.32 2.15 September 2014 October 2014 144.90 1.95 October 2014 December 2014 147.62 1.57 November 2014 February 2015 149.35 1.70 January 2015 April 2015 150.52 2.07 March 2015 Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

June 6, 2014

Prices could be an exit window for some ranchers Demand from the U.S. continues to be the strongest Dave Sims

Ontario $ 130.63 - 169.35 137.54 - 164.77 77.37 - 112.05 77.37 - 112.05 102.46 - 128.17 $ 168.35 - 188.13 179.35 - 202.51 194.29 - 226.92 184.71 - 237.66 206.61 - 249.19 199.54 - 256.48 $ 153.49 - 168.10 166.81 - 179.28 174.62 - 198.19 175.26 - 218.92 182.57 - 224.73 176.35 - 227.75

(901+ lbs.) (801-900 lbs.) (701-800 lbs.) (601-700 lbs.) (501-600 lbs.) (401-500 lbs.) (901+ lbs.) (801-900 lbs.) (701-800 lbs.) (601-700 lbs.) (501-600 lbs.) (401-500 lbs.)

Week Ending May 31, 2014 55,190 12,454 42,736 N/A 537,000

Close 199.82 200.25 200.52 199.92 195.37 194.40

Change 2.77 2.18 2.12 2.47 3.00 3.05

Cattle Grades (Canada) Previous Year 55,022 11,060 43,962 N/A 595,000

Week Ending May 31, 2014 663 24,242 21,226 1,141 713 6,594 187

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Previous Year 627 20,838 14,308 670 740 3,960 53

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Futures (June 6, 2014) in U.S. Hogs June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 October 2014 December 2014

Current Week 229.00 E 212.00 E 218.80 221.75

Last Week 227.82 210.67 218.31 222.89

Close 112.97 122.17 128.20 107.25 93.90

Last Year (Index 100) 187.38 172.62 179.23 182.53

Change -4.63 -3.15 0.10 -0.05 -1.15

Other Market Prices Winnipeg (330 head) (wooled fats) 75.00 - 85.00 — 170.00 - 190.00 170.00 - 190.00 170.00 - 190.00 —

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attle volumes across Manitoba were lower during the week ended June 6, with just four yards holding sales for the period; however, prices remained firm. For the week, 1,863 animals came through the rings, well down from the previous week’s total of 3,909. Auctions were held in Winnipeg, Brandon, Virden and Grunthal, with the other markets quiet due to the summer sales schedule. Cows and slaughter cattle made up the bulk of the receipts in unseasonably high numbers for this time of year, according to Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co. Feeder cattle numbers were very short, he added, with an average of 250 to 300 feeder cattle per market. “It’s a sellers’ market on all classes,” he said, noting bids were still very aggressive. Younger age-verified cows were bringing bids in the $117-$120 per hundredweight range, something Wright said he had never seen before. “Surprising these cattle are out there,” he remarked, adding many cows are going back out to pasture for breeding stock. Demand continues to be strongest from the south, he said, with projected futures for the fall looking extremely strong. Many producers likely wish they had more product to offer right now due to the strong bids, but hindsight is 20/20, he said. “We have a short supply and that doesn’t seem like it’s going to be corrected in the very near future, so it looks like these prices have some legs underneath them and can stay around.” The prices could also have strong implications in the future, as Wright believes in the fall a record-high number of producers could exit the business. Many have been thinking about an exit strategy for quite a while now, according to Wright,

Toronto 73.20 - 95.04 142.34 - 190.39 200.58 - 226.34 192.55 - 216.39 183.91 - 239.07 —

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Pig virus disrupts U.S. trade more than expected By Tom Polansek

Chickens Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Under 1.2 kg................................... $1.5130 1.2 - 1.65 kg.................................... $1.3230 1.65 - 2.1 kg.................................... $1.3830 2.1 - 2.6 kg...................................... $1.3230

Turkeys Minimum prices as of June 1, 2014 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.005 Undergrade .............................. $1.915 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.995 Undergrade .............................. $1.895 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.995 Undergrade .............................. $1.895 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.905 Undergrade............................... $1.820 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

“Certainly it’s tough for anyone wanting to expand a herd right now or start a new herd because they’re buying in at the high level.” rick wright

and with prices the highest they’ve ever been, some producers will likely take the opportunity to get out while they can. The average age of herd owners is increasing each year. He also doesn’t expect to see cow numbers in Manitoba as high as they were five years ago. “Certainly it’s tough for anyone wanting to expand a herd right now or start a new herd because they’re buying in at the high level. So it’s very difficult to market — great if you’re selling, tough if you’re trying to buy.” Wright said it’s gotten to the point where owners either have to go big or go home. The cull this year, he estimated, was much higher than the usual five to eight per cent. “If the expert numbers and packer numbers are correct, we’re over 15 per cent cull ratio in Canada.” Once again, he said, prices have caused producers to do things they don’t normally do. “When the prices are as high as they are right now, it’s pretty hard for these guys not to send a few heifers to feedlots and on to slaughter.” The result, he said, is a slow rebuilding of the cow herd in many areas. Manitoba producers are also enjoying greener pastures right now than those in westcentral Saskatchewan or Alberta, according to Wright. Truckers have told him conditions are very dry west of Swift Current, he said. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Choice Lambs (110+ lb.) (95 - 109 lb.) (80 - 94 lb.) (Under 80 lb.) (New crop)

$1 Cdn: $0.9144 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.0936 Cdn.

COLUMN

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers & Heifers D1, 2 Cows $ 96.00 - 104.00 D3 Cows 90.00 - 96.00 Bulls 110.00 - 121.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 140.00 - 165.00 (801-900 lbs.) 160.00 - 195.00 (701-800 lbs.) 190.00 - 217.00 (601-700 lbs.) 200.00 - 228.00 (501-600 lbs.) 200.00 - 245.00 (401-500 lbs.) 210.00 - 245.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) 130.00 - 162.00 (701-800 lbs.) 135.00 - 175.00 (601-700 lbs.) 155.00 - 195.00 (501-600 lbs.) 185.00 - 230.00 (401-500 lbs.) 190.00 - 230.00 Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

EXCHANGES: June 6, 2014

Eggs

des moines, iowa / reuters

Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective June 12, 2011. New Previous A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 A Large 1.8500 1.8200 A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 A Pee Wee 0.3675 0.3675 Nest Run 24 + 1.7490 1.7210 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Goats

The impact of a deadly pig virus on U.S. trade is mounting, with 11 countries limiting imports of live hogs and one banning pork imports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s top veterinarian said June 4. El Salvador, Guatemala and South Africa have

banned imports of live U.S. hogs following the discovery of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in the United States last year, John Clifford, the USDA’s chief veterinary officer, said. China, Japan, the European Union and Russia have restricted hog imports, while four other countries have imposed unofficial limitations, he said. Uzbekistan has banned imports of U.S. pork, while Costa Rica has banned imports of pork casings. “This is beginning to have a much greater impact

than what any of us initially thought that it would,” Clifford said about PEDv at an industry gathering in Des Moines, Iowa. PEDv has wiped out an estimated 10 per cent of the U.S. pig population in the past year. The USDA has tried to calm concerns among trading partners about the virus, which the agency says does not threaten humans or food safety. The United States last year exported about $6 billion worth of pork and $30.5 million worth of live hogs.

Winnipeg (130 head) Toronto (Fats) ($/cwt) Kids 110.00 - 140.00 70.82 - 255.27 Billys 225.00 - 260.00 — Mature — 100.95 - 255.79

Horses <1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 21.00 - 43.00 32.18 - 53.27

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GRAIN MARKETS Export and International Prices

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Canola market now taking its cues from weather CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts dropped to fresh three-month lows during the week ended June 6, but managed to finish the week narrowly mixed, with gains in the nearby July contract and only small losses in the new-crop months. With excessive moisture still causing seeding delays in some parts of Western Canada, while the majority of the fields are thought to be in good shape for the time being, the canola market should take some major direction from weather conditions as we head into the growing season. Soybeans and corn at the Chicago Board of Trade are also turning into weather markets as planting operations near completion across the U.S. Midwest. Corn futures were mixed during the week, posting losses in the front months and small gains in the more deferred positions. Soybeans were all down, with the biggest losses in the old-crop contracts, as the new crop draws nearer and concerns over the tight supply situation subside. The Weather Network released its summer outlook on June 3, predicting “normal” precipitation levels across the agricultural growing regions of the Prairie provinces. The Weather Network forecast also calls for “normal” temperatures for most of Alberta and Saskatchewan, but “below normal” in Manitoba and parts of eastern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada updated its own three-month forecasts on May 31. The government agency also predicted “normal” precipitation levels across most of agricultural areas through June, July and August, although southern parts of Manitoba may see “abovenormal” precipitation during the period, according to some models. From a tempera-

Year Ago

Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

222.58

232.41

256.35

Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

253.72

262.54

301.36

Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

176.76

184.83

261.12

Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

231.00

234.40

258.40

Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

536.65

550.79

561.11

Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne)

853.11

868.99

1,061.93

oilseeds

ture standpoint, Environment Canada’s models point to “above-normal” temperatures in all of Alberta and into western Saskatchewan, “below normal” in the southeastern corner of Manitoba, and “normal” across the remainder of the Prairies. These long-range forecasts provide a rough estimate on the general trends heading into the summer, but don’t account for events such as hailstorms, untimely rains or an early frost — any of which would have a serious impact on yields and possibly prices. Also, while the long-range outlooks are relatively benign, a week or two of hot and dry weather at the wrong time, followed by an equivalent period of cool and damp conditions, would balance out to be considered “normal,” but would likely roil the markets just the same.

Weather guides wheat

The U.S. wheat futures provided a good example of how trading the weather can lead to interesting moves in the futures. With no discernible moisture in the major U.S. winter wheat-growing region for six months, drought conditions in the southern U.S. Plains of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas have provided good support for the U.S. wheat futures in recent months. Those dry areas have finally seen some rain, and the moisture was cited as a bearish influence on prices by many analysts during the week. However, on June 6, all three wheat markets rallied, allowing the Kansas City and Minneapolis contracts to post gains on the week. Aside from the chart-based speculative buying that came forward, one supportive influence on wheat (according to traders) was that same rain that had weighed on prices earlier. The U.S. winter wheat harvest is in its early stages, and while “rain makes grain,” too much of a good thing is also a well-known problem here in Western Canada. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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Week Ago

Coarse Grains

U.S. wheat futures respond to rain, and a lack thereof Phil Franz-Warkentin

Last Week

All prices close of business June 5, 2014

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business June 6, 2014 barley

Last Week

Week Ago

July 2014

145.00

150.00

October 2014

145.00

150.00

December 2014

147.00

152.00

Canola

Last Week

Week Ago

July 2014

463.00

458.30

November 2014

462.10

464.90

January 2015

467.60

470.40

Special Crops Report for June 9, 2014 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan Spot Market

Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound)

Spot Market

Other ( Cdn. cents per pound unless otherwise specified)

Large Green 15/64

23.00 - 24.00

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

21.50 - 23.00

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

19.00 - 21.00

21.25 - 22.00 —

Desi Chickpeas

15.20 - 16.00

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

8.80 - 13.00

Fababeans, large

—

Medium Yellow No. 1

6.25 - 7.00

Feed beans

—

Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans

38.00 - 38.00

Feed Pea (Rail)

No. 1 Great Northern

54.00 - 54.00

Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound)

No. 1 Cranberry Beans

38.00 - 38.00

Yellow No. 1

36.10 - 38.00

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

54.00 - 54.00

Brown No. 1

33.30 - 35.00

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

56.00 - 56.00

Oriental No. 1

27.60 - 29.00

No. 1 Black Beans

38.00 - 38.00

4.25 - 4.35

Source: Stat Publishing

No. 1 Pinto Beans

29.00 - 32.00

No. 1 Small Red

40.00 - 40.00

No. 1 Pink

SUNFLOWERS

40.00 - 40.00

Fargo, ND

Goodlands, KS

21.25

18.55

Report for June 6, 2014 in US$ cwt NuSun (oilseed)

32.00* Call for

Confection

details

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Source: National Sunflower Association

Don’t write off ICE Canada grain futures just yet The exchange is considering its options after two unusual post-monopoly years By Phil Franz-Warkentin Commodity News Service Canada

he milling wheat and durum contracts offered by ICE Futures Canada have not seen any actual trade in over a year, and it’s been five months since feed barley last had any open interest, but the exchange is not ready to give up on the grain contracts just yet. “Ultimately, what we need to do is make sure our contracts are relevant to the way the trade functions,” said

Brad Vannan, president and CEO of ICE Futures Canada. He said the transportation issues that hampered grain movement across the Canadian Prairies this winter had the potential commercial participants focused on other things than “shepherding a new futures contract” for possible next steps. The ICE Canada milling wheat and durum contracts were introduced in 2012, as the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s long-standing monopoly created the need for other pricing options.

“Over our two years of experience, post-wheat board, we’ve had two entirely different marketing environments and they’re almost polar opposites,” said Vannan. He noted that the 2012-13 crop year saw high prices and very good transportation in Western Canada, while 2013-14 has been characterized by logistical problems. Although canola basis levels relative to the established ICE Futures market became very wide at times, Vannan said wide basis levels don’t signal a problem

with the contract as long as the movements are consistent with the market. Canola basis levels were wide, but predictable, over the winter, while wheat bids in Western Canada relative to the U.S. futures were more erratic, industry participants told Vannan. He said it was premature to draw conclusions, but noted that the erratic wheat basis was a sign that the business was linked to a product that did not correlate well. But as no product works perfectly, it’s a question of what works best, he said.

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Famed stockman a maestro of cattle handling Understanding how your movements affect your cows makes it easier to manage them, whether in the pasture or in the pen By Jennifer Blair staff / okotoks

atching Curt Pate work cattle is like watching a child tugging at a kite string on a windy day. At first, it seems he can’t possibly control the wild movement of this unpredictable thing he’s trying to direct. But soon enough, he has everything well in hand. When he approaches the small herd from the left, the cattle move right — exactly where he intended them to go. He moves right, the cattle veer left. When he runs, they run, and stop when he does — all the while watching this stranger intently for their next cue. The trick, he says, is pressure. “It is possible to completely change the way an animal thinks and feels and works off our pressure,” said the Montana native at a recent workshop in Okotoks. “Animal handling can make a big difference in the way animals respond to us.” Cattle handlers sometimes confuse stress and pressure, he said. Low-stress cattle handling is not the same as no-pressure cattle handling. “If you don’t put enough pressure on an animal and you’ve got to get him into a crowd of people, you can do all the lowstress handling you want and you’re going to fail. It’s got to be effective pressure.” Experienced stockmen create the right amount of pressure by understanding how their position affects a cow’s movement and responding accordingly. “Working with stock is all about doing something that you think is right and then readjusting to where the cow tells you to be.”

Getting the point

Finding the right position comes down to the “balance point” just behind a cow’s elbow, said Pate. Moving behind the balance point will cause the cow to go forward, while moving in front of it will cause the cow to stop or turn away. But the balance point is different in every situation. “In a perfect vacuum world, that’s where it’s at, right behind the elbow. But in the real world, it’s always changing. And a stockman knows to change to fit the situation.” Instead of thinking about the balance point, producers should think about the “focus point.” “The farther back I get behind the cow’s tail, the less focus I’m going to have, and she wants to see me in clear focus.” A cow will turn her head to

“Cow whisperer” Curt Pate demonstrated low-stress cattle-handling techniques at a recent workshop in Okotoks. Photos: Jennifer Blair

watch whoever is causing her stress, and where her nose turns, she follows. “If you want to put a cow in that red gate, if you can keep that animal’s nose pointed toward that red gate and keep it moving forward, you’re going to get it through the gate.”

Flight zone

In some cases, though, the cow will flee — a result of entering the flight zone. “If you penetrate the flight zone, the animal runs away. But we don’t want those animals running away. We want them to walk away,” he said. “If you penetrate the flight zone and they flee, you’ve done too much.” Pate calls it the “pressure zone,” which he describes as “how close you are to that animal to get her to respond.” Cattle handlers can adjust their pressure by observing what the animal did just before she fled. “It’s what happened before it happened that made it happen,” he said, drawing on an old saying. “If you just march in on them and yell and send the dog and hit them, you’re going to increase the flight zone. But if

you walk in and, as they look at you, you step back, you’ll draw their mind, and pretty soon, you’ll be able to work those animals from a reasonable distance.” Like all animals, cattle have two parts of their brain: the thinking side and the reacting side, said Pate. “When there’s more pressure, that brain switches from the thinking side to the reacting side. All they’re doing is reacting to that pressure to get the heck out of there so they can get back to thinking about what to do.” The shift from thinking mode to survival mode creates stress in the animal, negatively impacting the cow’s health, productivity, and welfare. Effective stockmanship reduces some of these effects — which is ultimately better for the bottom line. “Stockmanship is about working with animals in a way that maximizes our forage use and our profit, plus quality of life,” said Pate. “Stress on cattle is hard to judge. But if we can keep the pressure or the stress off these cattle, they’ll be a lot better for it.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

Montana stockman Curt Pate shared his wisdom at a recent workshop hosted by Foothills Forage and Grazing Association.

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Pork research cluster receives federal funds Staff / Canada’s swine industry has received a $13-million investment from the federal government for a pork research cluster that will help the sector to keep pace with changing consumer demands, enhance disease resilience and continue focusing on animal welfare measures. The investment, being made under the AgriInnovation Program, will help the sector to build on the work done under the previous $9.5-million swine cluster (2010–13). The new cluster, led by Swine Innovation Porc, will help industry experts, scientists and academics to increase market share and competitiveness by enhancing the nutritional value of pork products. The investment includes $2 million for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researchers to participate in trials that help reduce production and feed input costs and enhance product attributes and profitability. Industry partners are providing $4.3 million to support the research cluster.

Tyson wins bid for Hillshire By Lisa Baertlein reuters

Tyson Foods Inc. won the bidding war for Hillshire Brands Co. with an all-cash offer that values the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages at $8.55 billion and would be the biggest deal yet for the global meat business. Tyson, the largest U.S. meat processor, announced June 9 an agreement to buy Hillshire for $63 per share. That topped last week’s $55 bid from Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., which is majority owned by Brazilian meat-packing giant JBS SA. The high-stakes battle for Hillshire, which also sells Ball Park hotdogs, Jimmy Dean frozen breakfast sandwiches and Aidells artisan sausages, underscores how urgently large commodity meat companies want to gobble up popular, and more profitable, brands. “We want to buy this business for what it can become, not just for what it is now. Great brands like Hillshire, Jimmy Dean and Ball Park just don’t come available very often,” Tyson chief executive Donnie Smith said on a conference call with reporters. Pilgrim’s $45-per-share offer on May 27 sparked the bidding war. Athlos Research principal Jonathan Feeney said Tyson overpaid “in a conventional sense,” but can afford it because of what Hillshire brings to the table.

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U.S. may never learn source of deadly pig virus The fear is even more serious diseases could enter the same way

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Expert says productivity has trumped welfare in breeding programs New breeding techniques could improve welfare-related traits in animals, creating a win-win for livestock industry

By Tom Polansek chicago / reuters

nvestigators may never determine how a highly contagious virus that has killed an estimated 10 per cent of U.S. pigs entered the country for the first time last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s top veterinarian said June 2. Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) has wiped out an estimated seven million pigs, infected farms in 30 states, and helped push pork prices to record highs since the first case was found in Ohio in April 2013. A second strain of the virus and a separate disease called swine delta coronavirus also have been discovered. “That pathway that it came in on, and the same pathway that delta corona came in, is very concerning to us,” USDA’s Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford told Reuters. “We’re doing all that we can to try to identify that. We may not identify it, though.” PEDv is not a threat to humans or food, according to the USDA. But its success in getting past inspectors at U.S. borders and other safeguards has alarmed government officials, private veterinarians, hog producers and meat processors. They fear more serious diseases could enter by similar means. Clifford said that trying to figure out how PEDv entered the country is difficult because there are so many potential pathways. He added that USDA’s ability to track how the virus entered and spread was hampered because veterinarians were not required to report cases. The USDA has said international regulatory standards do not require reporting of PEDv. Following the initial outbreak, the hog industry also preferred to have private veterinarians handle cases rather than calling in the USDA, Clifford said. “Frankly we don’t have goodquality data all the time,” he said. “Back in May, there were no rules about who would do what,” said Paul Sundberg, vice-president of science and technology for the National Pork Board. Because the virus was not a disease that required USDA reporting, “the obvious thing was for the producers to continue to work with their veterinarians,” he said. Some producers and veterinarians have criticized USDA for waiting until April 2014 to announce it would require U.S. veterinarians to report new cases. The agency has not laid out guidelines for compliance or started collecting data yet. PEDv can be transmitted from pig to pig by contact with pig manure and from farm to farm on trucks. Scientists believe it is also likely spreading through animal feed or feed ingredients, such as plasma from pigs’ blood. Clifford said USDA believes any PEDv particles in plasma are inactivated during processing, but feed could potentially be contaminated after it was processed.

Milk production from dairy cattle has sharply increased, but so have problems with mastitis, reduced fertility and lameness. By Jennifer Blair staff / calgary

nimal welfare shouldn’t take a back seat to productivity, says an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist. “Health and welfare traits should take precedence over production traits,” said Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein at the recent Livestock Genomics in Alberta conference. “Successful livestock production will only be accomplished through welfare-conscious management.” But that hasn’t been the case in recent decades, she said. While production levels of meat and milk have more than doubled in North America since the 1960s, breeding for traits that improve livestock health and welfare has lagged, she said. In part, that’s because selecting for health and welfare traits is “complex and multi-faceted” and those traits have low rates of heritability. “Even if you wanted to select for some of those things, it would be hard through our traditional techniques,” she said. As a result, there have been “unintended side-effects,” said Schwartzkopf-Genswein. “Selecting for par ticular genotypes has had some negative impacts on animal welfare,” she said. “ With increased production, there’s an overall greater risk of… behavioural problems, physiological problems, and immunological problems.” High-producing dairy cows

are a “classic example of unintended welfare problems” caused by breeding programs. “This high-producing dairy animal is more susceptible to mastitis. She has got reduced fertility and increased lameness. That connection (to breeding) has been clearly made.” Foot problems caused by increased body weight in laying hens are another example. “Increased selection for body size and body weight puts increased pressure on hens to draw calcium reserves from their own bones to put into the eggshell production. This can cause brittle bones and leg problems.” And this “boomerang effect” could be hurting livestock producers’ bottom lines as there’s a very close relationship between animal welfare and productivity, said Schwartzkopf-Genswein. “We know that when an animal has compromised welfare, there’s a stress response that’s elicited, and when this happens, we know that… performance measures and growth are also affected,” she said. “The negative effects of these unintended consequences also make reductions in profits to our commodities.” But new “molecular” breeding could change this scenario, she said. Scientists have identified “chromosomal regions that contain genes that have important effects on health and welfare” and can use genetic markers to incorporate this genetic material into breeding programs.

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“We could balance commercial pressures with animal welfare outcomes if we can select for some of these (welfare-related traits).”

Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein

“We can select specifically for some of these (health and welfare) traits now,” said Schwartzkopf-Genswein. “Along with this comes more genetic information that allows us possibly to negate the negative effects of these selections.” This would be a “win-win scenario,” she said. “We could balance commercial pressures with animal welfare outcomes if we can select for some of these (welfare-related traits.)” But like traditional breeding techniques, marker-assisted selection could come with its own problems, including causing “genetic changes to happen too quickly,” she said. “Because of this directed selection… there’s a lack of time required to adapt to the changes imposed by that selection.” Caution should be the watchword, she said. “It’s unlikely that these molecular techniques will offer a complete escape from unintended consequences,” she said. “Sometimes the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” But another conference

speaker said he’s “not on the same page” as SchwartzkopfGenswein when it comes to health and welfare taking precedence over production traits. “I don’t think we can ignore production traits because it’s so tied to productivity,” said Joe Stookey, a professor of animal behaviour at the University of Saskatchewan. “We have to keep in mind health and welfare, but I don’t see how they could ever trump economics.” Genetic selection has a role to play in addressing welfare issues — but it won’t come at the expense of productivity, he said. The cattle industry, for instance, has begun to sidestep the issue of dehorning by using traits from the naturally polled Angus breed, but the same cannot be said of the dairy industry. “The dairy industry has that same potential. It could use that gene to address concerns with dehorning,” said Stookey. “But even though there are sires out there that carry that gene, the uptake is not there because of productivity.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

n/a

Jun-03

Jun-04

n/a

Jun-06

No. on offer

n/a

223*

482*

655

n/a

280*

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

150.00-168.00

158.00-168.00

n/a

800-900

n/a

145.00-159.00

165.00-184.00

166.00-182.00 (189.00)

n/a

140.00-165.00

700-800

n/a

155.00-184.00

190.00-210.00

190.00-208.00 (214.00)

n/a

170.00-205.00

600-700

n/a

175.00-219.00

200.00-225.00

210.00-227.00 (232.00)

n/a

190.00-215.00

500-600

n/a

190.00-215.00

220.00-245.00

n/a

200.00-225.00

400-500

n/a

200.00-220.00

230.00-262.00

230.00-260.00

n/a

200.00-225.00

300-400

n/a

210.00-245.00

n/a

900-1,000 lbs.

n/a

140.00-158.00

139.00-156.00

n/a

800-900

n/a

140.00-155.00

155.00-174.00

158.00-170.00 (178.00)

n/a

140.00-160.00

700-800

n/a

150.00-182.00

165.00-188.00

165.00-182.00 (188.00)

n/a

145.00-165.00

600-700

n/a

170.00-195.00

190.00-212.00

187.00-210.00 (214.00)

n/a

155.00-193.00

500-600

n/a

185.00-200.00

195.00-218.00

205.00-226.00

n/a

165.00-200.00

400-500

n/a

195.00-225.00

205.00-240.00

215.00-238.00

n/a

175.00-210.00

300-400

n/a

180.00-200.00

n/a

No. on offer

n/a

214

n/a

140

D1-D2 Cows

n/a

97.00-106.50

97.00-105.00

n/a

95.00-104.00

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

83.00-96.00

89.00-95.00

n/a

90.00-96.00

Age Verified

n/a

99.00-107.00 (110.00)

n/a

Good Bulls

n/a

100.00-112.25

105.00-120.00

112.00-124.00 (127.50)

n/a

110.00-121.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

128.00-136.00

131.00-138.00

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

125.00-135.00

129.00-136.75

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Feeder Cows

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100.00-110.00

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105.00-130.00

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95.00-110.00

Feeder heifers

Slaughter Market

Fleshy Export Cows

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95.00-101.25

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Lean Export Cows

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85.00-91.00

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Heiferettes

n/a

* includes slaughter market

(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)

NEWS

U.S. dairy farmers threaten to block Pacific deal They want Canada and Japan to accept more U.S. dairy imports WASHINGTON / REUTERS / U.S. dairy farmers and milk processors have threatened to oppose a Pacific trade deal if Japan and Canada do not agree to accept substantially more dairy imports. In a June 4 letter to the U.S. Trade Representative and Department of Agriculture, members of the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council said Japan and Canada were dragging their feet and U.S. negotiators must insist on “meaningful” dairy market access. The threat by U.S. agricultural lobbyists to oppose the pact marked an escalation in the dispute and could undermine support in Congress for the trade deal, which is still under negotiation. Japanese Economics Minister Akira Amari told TransPacific Partnership (TPP) trading partners at talks in Singapore last month that Japan will not agree to abolish all tariffs on wheat, rice, dairy, sugar, wheat, beef and pork. The dairy groups said Canada would probably be guided by Japan in deciding on any changes to its dairy market access. The TPP also had to tackle New Zealand rules benefiting farmer co-operative Fonterra, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, which controls nearly a third of global dairy trade. “Our support for TPP is not unconditional,” said the letter, signed by 39 dairy companies and co-operatives. The warning from dairy groups comes after wheat, rice and pork farmers called for Japan to be cut out of the TPP talks if it insisted on keeping tariffs on sensitive products, and cattle farmers demanded the TPP eliminate all tariffs on beef. The farm lobby wields considerable power in Congress, and their opposition could weaken lawmaker support for the TPP further, especially with mid-term elections due in November. The dairy groups said they might also withdraw their backing for fast-track authority allowing the White House to pass trade deals quickly through Congress, which would be another blow.

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WEATHER VANE

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“ E V E R Y O N E T A L K S A B O U T T H E W E A T H E R , B U T N O O N E D O E S A N Y T H I N G A B O U T I T.” M a r k Tw a i n , 18 9 7

In short, it’s typical early-summer weather Issued: Monday, June 9, 2014 · Covering: June 11 – June 18, 2014 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

hile active weather patter ns make for interesting day-today weather, they make it really tough to accurately forecast the weather, especially beyond five days. That said, I’ll still make the attempt to forecast what the general weather will be like, but don’t get too upset if the day-today details are a little off. Late last week we saw cooler air move in and I’ll have to admit I was a little surprised at just how cool it got last Saturday morning. Looking at the data for that morning, I didn’t see any frost, but I guess a few small pockets may have occurred. The good news is, we shouldn’t see any more chances for frost until fall. This forecast period will begin with an area of low pressure tracking through central Manitoba and into Minnesota on Wednesday. This low will bring a mix of sun and clouds with the chance of the odd shower. High pressure will then build in behind this system and

we should see sunny to partly cloudy skies on Thursday and Friday along with highs in the low 20s. Over the weekend the weather models show an area of low pressure sliding across the southern Prairies, bringing with it plenty of clouds and showers. With the lack of sunshine, temperatures will be a little cooler, with highs only expected to be in the upper teens. This weekend low may take a while to move out of the region, meaning we could see a continuation of clouds and showers to begin next week before we see a break in the action next Tuesday. Beyond this, the weather models predict a continuation of the fairly active pattern, but with a shift toward warmer temperatures. Highs for late next week are expected to be in the mid- to upper 20s. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 19 to 28 C; lows, 5 to 15 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) April 1, 2014 to June 5, 2014

28 - 41 mm 41 - 54 mm 54 - 67 mm 67 - 80 mm 80 - 93 mm 93 - 106 mm 106 - 119 mm 119 - 132 mm 132 - 145 mm 145 - 158 mm 158 - 171 mm 171 - 184 mm 184 - 197 mm 197 - 210 mm 210 - 223 mm 223 - 236 mm 236 - 249 mm 249 - 262 mm Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data availability and data errors. Copyright © 2014 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies.

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen across the Prairies so far this growing season (April 1 to June 5). The heaviest precipitation has fallen in a line that stretches from northeastern agricultural Saskatchewan, southeastward into southwestern Manitoba. In this region, precipitation amounts ranged from around 130 mm up to more than 200 mm in some places.

Be a part of the weather solution Let’s walk through the CoCoRaHS process with Daniel in coming months By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

or those of you who have been reading this weather column since I first began over 10 years ago ( January 2004), you may recall a little project we did called WeatherNet. Here is a little clip from when we first launched it. “A few years back we were brainstor ming some ideas for the map that we regularly include on this weather page. We talked about how important rainfall is to agriculture and about how we weren’t 100 per cent satisfied with what was currently available. The problem as we saw it was that there was just not enough data being collected to create nice accurate maps. Environment Canada had its handful of stations along with Agriculture (and Agri-Food) Canada. There were also a few volunteers who submitted data to Environment Canada, but to get really accurate maps you need a lot of stations. “We have all experienced summer thunderstorms where your immediate area received huge amounts of rain, yet a couple of kilometres away only a sprinkle of rain fell. Now, with stations

“The problem as we saw it was that there was just not enough data being collected to create nice accurate maps.”

located tens to even hundreds of kilometres apar t, these t y p e s o f ra i n e ve n t s we re being missed. As a paper, we knew the rainfall data was out there because we would get calls and emails from different farmers telling us about how they had either received more rain than was being indicated or less rain.” We decided then to start We a t h e r Ne t — w h e re y o u shared with us your rainfall data so we could make more accurate precipitation maps. While that program ran successfully for a few years, due to our limitations we eventually had to drop the prog r a m . In t h e i n t e r v e n i n g years there have been different ways for people to volunteer their weather data, and in particular rainfall data, so it is available to the public. It often meant you either had to make a significant commitment (usually money-wise)

and go digital, or you had to dig around and make an effort to find somewhere to send in the data. There needs to be an easy way to send in rainfall data that doesn’t require a big output of money. No, we are not starting up WeatherNet again. Instead, I am going to take a look at a not-for-profit service known as CoCoRaHS. Some — heck, maybe a lot — of you have already heard of this, but CoCoRaHS (http://cocorahs. org/canada/) stands for Community Collaborative Rain, H a i l a n d S n ow Ne t w o r k . Quoting from their website: “CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive web-

site, our aim is to provide the highest-quality data for natural resource, education and research applications.” CoCoRaHS originated with the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University in 1998. It hopes to accomplish its aim by “1) provid(ing) accurate high-quality precipitation data for our many end-users on a timely basis; 2) increasing the density of p re c i p i t a t i o n d a t a a v a i l a ble throughout the country by e n c o u ra g i n g v o l u n t e e r weather observing; 3) encouraging citizens to have fun participating in meteorological science and heightening their awareness about weather; 4) providing enrichment activities in water and weather resources for teachers, educators and the community at large, to name a few.” The basic idea is to get cheap but well-built standardized rain gauges out to as many people as possible who, along with some online t ra i n i n g , w i l l s u b m i t p re cipitation data every time an event occurs. This data is then organized and displayed to you, the end-user. Personally, I have just come o n b o a rd w i t h Co Co Ra H S and have received my rain gauge and snow-measuring

ruler, but I’ll have to admit, I haven’t had the time to set up quite yet. What I want to do is take you on a bit of a journey with me as I go through the process of unpacking and setting up the rain gauge and show you how the website works and how easy it is to enter your data. Before I go any further I should point out there is a small cost to join: $30. Since CoCoRaHS is a non-profit organization this money simply covers the cost of the rain gauge and snow ruler along with shipping them out to you. I have taken a quick look at the rain gauge and personally, I think you would be very hard pressed to find an equivalent rain gauge at a store for the same cost. I will have pictures of it in the next article as I take you from unboxing the rain gauge all the way to installing it. Along with the rain gauge you also get a snow ruler. Just like with the rain gauge I was impressed by how it looked and felt; it was nice and shiny! It almost — well, maybe not “almost” — made me look forward to measuring snowfall next winter. St a y t u n e d f o r m o re o n CoCoRaHS and how you can get involved.

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 12, 2014

CROPS

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By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

Flea beetles are nibbling on canola, but the crop should soon get ahead of them. Photo: Syngenta

striped and crucifer cause most of the damage to canola, Gavloski said.

Cutworms

There have been isolated pockets of cutworms in the eastern and central regions, which during the larval stage cuts off newly emerging crops, Gavloski said. “So far most of what I am aware of is in corn and sunflowers, but I know there have been some wheat fields with higher cutworm levels.” The dingy cutworm is showing up the most, but the redbacked cutwor m is also common in Manitoba. “Based on the size that I’ve seen they (dingy) will be feeding for at least another week, perhaps two weeks so keep an eye on your fields,” he said. “Redbacked cutworms could be feeding right to the end of June.” Look for feeding damage or slipped plants, Gavloski said. Where you find a lot of that dig just under the soil near damaged plants to see if there are cutworms there. Cutworms will be close to the soil surface in moist soils and deeper in drier soils. If a heavy cutworm population warrants a foliar insecticide application, do so as late in the day as

possible since cutworms are nocturnal, Gavloski said. Cutworm damage is typically patchy so often farmers can just spray those patches. The University of Manitoba is collecting cutworms for a study into cutworm parasites. Researchers hope to be able to reduce cutworm populations using those parasites. Farmers with cutworms can contact Gavloski [(204) 745-5668, john.gavloski@gov.mb.ca] and he’ll forward the information to the researchers.

Wireworms

Wireworms, which feed on plant roots, are also a concern as seed treatments only repel them, and foliar insecticides don’t control them, Gavloski said. There have been few wireworm reports this season, Gavloski said. Not all seed treatments work equally in repelling all wireworm species. Researchers are doing a wireworm survey to learn more. Diamondback moths are showing up in traps at Morris and east of Lake Winnipeg. Where trap numbers are high, farmers should be scouting later for diamondback moth larvae. However, high moth counts don’t necessarily

“My gut feeling is this year the later seeding might help in the sense that one of the keys to reducing flea beetle feeding is getting the plants from seeding to that three- to four-leaf stage quickly.” John Gavloski

translate into high numbers of larvae, Gavloski said. Grasshoppers are also emerging too. Check ditches and field edges. If numbers warrant, control them with insecticides. Grasshoppers are easier to kill when they’re small and before they move into fields. Make sure that it’s grasshoppers you’re seeing and not leafhoppers, which are mostly beneficial, Gavloski stressed. The insecticide Coragen is now registered for use against grasshoppers in cereals and forages, he said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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lea beetles are munching on Manitoba canola crops but a provincial entomologist says the damage may look worse than it is. If there’s more than 25 per cent feeding damage after the canola crop has been planted for at least three weeks, an insecticide application could be economic, John Gavloski said in a Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development webinar June 5. However, estimating damage is difficult, because flea beetles have to eat some of the canola before being killed by the seed treatment. And once canola reaches the three- to four-leaf stage it can usually tolerate flea beetle feeding, Gavloski added. Studies that looked at the relationship between seeding dates and flea beetle damage have showed varying results. “My gut feeling is this year, the later seeding might help in the sense that one of the keys to reducing flea beetle feeding is getting the plants from seeding to that three- to four-leaf stage quickly.” Seed treatments are believed to provide about three weeks of flea beetle protection. Flea beetle damage is often worse during cold springs when canola plants aren’t growing. “So some of the later-seeded fields might not do too bad in the sense that when they do come up hopefully within three weeks, while the seed treatment is still quite active, they can get some true leaves and get through to the more resistant stages.” Some farmers had started spraying flea beetles last week. “Last year some people did multiple sprays,” Gavloski said. “I’m hoping... now that we’ve got some good moisture and warm weather, the plants should get to those resistant stages quickly and we can avoid some of that.” There are more than 70 different flea beetle species in Manitoba, but

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Tri-country statement supports GM wheat commercialization Cereals Canada says it’s a call to researchers not to give up on biotech wheat By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

en years after Monsanto put the brakes on releasing genetically modified (GM) Roundup Ready wheat, 16 organizations in Canada, the United States and Australia have stated their support for commercializing GM wheat. However, the trilateral statement issued June 5, also suggests countries adopt a policy for dealing with the low-level presence of GM crops in nonGM crops, synchronize the release of GM wheat traits with approval in importing countries and have a system to segregate GM wheat so customers can still buy non-GM wheat. “The goal (of the statement) is to help encourage investment and innovation in wheat,” Cam Dahl, president of Cereals Canada, one of five Canadian organizations that signed the statement, said in an interview last week. “That includes biotechnology, but that isn’t the only tool. We have seen the results of investment in innovation in other crops. We do need to see that in wheat.” The seven-point statement also supported by the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, Grain Growers of Canada, Grain Farmers of Ontario and the Canadian National Millers Association, says wheat innovation is needed to help feed the world. They also believe GM crops are safe. “More than 15 years of commercial production and peer-reviewed scientific

“The goal (of the statement) is to help encourage investment and innovation in wheat.” Cam Dahl

research show this technology is safe for the environment and consumption,” the statement says. “Over one trillion meals have been consumed without a single reported incident and studies have found that biotechnology and products derived from biotechnology have not caused any legitimate food safety concerns.” Nine organizations from the three countries signed a similar statement in 2009 and Dahl believes it helped encourage more wheat research. “The attempt is to lay out the path forward that would allow this investment to happen because it’s important,” he said. The stateme nt d emon strates the wheat industry is aware of market concerns. In the early 2000s, 82 per cent of Canadian Wheat Board customers said they wouldn’t buy GM wheat. When dealing with market resistance to GM wheat, the industry and government have distinct roles, Dahl said. “The responsibility of government is that of a strong, science-based regulator y system,” he said. “But when it comes to those marketing

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questions those are what the industry does really need to address.” Neither the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission nor the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Association, have a position on commercializing GM wheat. The Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP) policy is that all GM crops be accepted by key markets before commercialization. “For wheat or any crop it is critical to have market acceptance,” KAP president Doug Chorney said. The Canola Council of Canada has the same policy, he said. Cereals Canada’s support for GM wheat is consistent

with the policy of its memberassociations, which includes the Grain Growers, miller’s association and life science companies, Dahl said. The policy was adopted by Cereals Canada’s board of directors, which includes farmers as well as officials with companies researching GM wheat. Saskatchewan and Manitoba’s new wheat associations are not Cereal Canada members yet, but are considering it. Monsanto was leading the way on commercializing GM wheat with a Roundup Ready variety. A coalition of farm and environmental groups opposed to the release formed in 2001. Members included KAP, National Farmers Union, Canadian Wheat Board, Agri-

cultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and Greenpeace. The coalition wasn’t just worried about losing wheat markets, but agronomic issues such as potentially higher weed control costs due to Roundup Ready wheat volunteers and possible negative impacts on zero tillage. On May 10, 2014 Monsanto Canada announced it was deferring its work on Roundup Ready wheat “until such time that other wheat biotechnology traits are introduced.” The company said it would focus on improving new and improved traits in corn, cotton, and oilseeds. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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uring the summer in Canada, lightning strikes on average every three seconds. Besides causing power outages and forest fires, lightning strikes can also seriously injure or kill. The Canadian Lightning Danger Map displays high-risk lightning areas in red. These maps are updated at an interval of 10 minutes and are based on recent lightning observations. The Canadian Lightning Danger Map can be found on weather.gc.ca and is accessible on mobile devices. If the map indicates red areas over your location or if you hear thunder, then you are at risk of being struck by lightning, you should go to a safe location, either a building with plumbing and wiring or an allmetal vehicle and stay there for 30 minutes following the last rumble of thunder. Why stay inside so long? Research in North America shows that one-third of lightning injuries and fatalities occur in the early stages of a storm, one-

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third at the peak of a storm and one-third once the peak of the storm has passed by. Environment Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Watches and Warnings when severe weather such as large hail, strong winds, heavy downpours, or even tornadoes are possible. When planning outdoor activities this summer, it is important to listen to weather forecasts, and to keep an eye on the sky as weather conditions can change quickly.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 12, 2014

CROP REPORT

Seeding nearly finished, except for wet pockets Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre crop report for June 9, 2014 Weekly Provincial Summary

Provincially, seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated at 85 per cent complete. Crops continue to emerge rapidly and stand establishment is generally rated as good to excellent. Flea beetle activity in canola continues to be a concern in some areas.

Southwest Region

Thundershowers throughout the week resulted in rainfall amounts ranging from 10 mm to upwards of 50 mm. Overall, seeding progress in the region is estimated at 65 to 70 per cent complete. Many farms in the areas of Pierson, Melita, Tilston and Reston are only 10 to 15 per cent seeded; a few producers have seeded 20 per cent of their acres. Some producers in the region are broadcast seeding, but the practice is not widespread. It is anticipated there will be unseeded acres in the Southwest Region. Producers are inquiring about planting greenfeed in some of these areas. Crops are emerging rapidly. Winter wheat and fall rye are at the tillering stage. Weed control measures are being done in most fields. Flea beetle feeding is a major concern in most areas, with control measures being implemented in some cases. Cutworm damage is also being reported in some areas. Pastures and hayfields in areas north of Highway No. 1 continue to respond well to the recent heat and moisture and are in fair to good condition. Producers continue to move cattle to pasture, with most cattle now on pasture. In the southwest area from south of Brandon through to the Melita area, recent rains have continued to make pasture and hay conditions worse. While forage is growing rapidly in many areas, there are large areas affected by excess moisture where pasture and hay land are too wet to access.

Pastures are in good condition and have adequate to excessive moisture conditions.

Central Region

Rainfall over the week continued to be extremely variable with amounts ranging from five mm to over 25 mm. Small amounts of hail were reported northwest of Gladstone in the Plumas, Glenella, Waldersee areas, and also in the Morden and St. Pierre areas. Temperatures dropped close to frost levels over the weekend in western areas of the region; however, there are no reports of frost injury. Normal temperatures and wind allowed most farmers to complete seeding operations with overall seeding progress estimated at 95 per cent complete in the Central Region. Producers are seeding around wet areas in the fields to get acres in. All crops have seen rapid germination, emergence and growth. Emergence is generally even and stands look good. Winter wheat continues to receive herbicide applications; most operations are complete. There is variability of growth stages within fields, with development ranging as widely as three-leaf stage to early flag leaf. Fungicide applications, if necessary, will be a challenge to time properly. Herbicide applications continue; some producers report half to three-quarters of their acres are complete. Foxtail and barnyard grass are showing up, with heavy populations in some areas. Flea beetle activity continues, but pressures are starting to wane in areas. Many fields are growing rapidly with minimal feeding injury. Several fields were reseeded due to heavy flea beetle damage or a combination of flea beetle and cutworm damage. Diamondback moth numbers increased in monitoring traps,

Rain and more rain in southwestern Manitoba has left the fields very hard to farm. This photo is taken flying north of Waskada on June 1. PHOTO: SHARLENE BENNIE

but overall numbers are still low. Grasshoppers are emerging, with high populations noted in some places. Overall, hay and pasture c o n d i t i o n s a re g o o d w i t h availability of water for livestock adequate. Most cattle have been moved to pasture.

Eastern Region

Cumulative rainfall varied from 12 to 24 mm. Reports of some hail activity in the region, but crop damage is still to be assessed. Seeding progress is estimated at 90 per cent complete. Areas that have received significantly more rain are only 50 per cent done seeding. Herbicide applications are o n g o i n g i n s oy b e a n s a n d cereal. Winter wheat is growing rapidly. Stands were terminated in the region for a variety of factors, including wireworm damage, excess moisture, and

winter injury due to earlyspring cold snaps causing crown damage. In some cases, fields that were exhibiting good spring growth lost condition and eventually died. Significant flea beetle feeding is being reported in many fields. Some fields have been sprayed twice for flea beetle control, while some fields have been reseeded due to high levels of damage. Some cutwor m damage is being reported in grain corn; some fields were sprayed. Haying has started in some areas of the region. Most cattle are on pasture as growth has picked up considerably.

Interlake Region

Precipitation throughout the area averaged two to 15 mm. This precipitation was well received in the Interlake Region, helping with lateseeded crops. Se e d i n g t h r o u g h o u t t h e

Interlake Region is 95 to 99 per cent complete. Spraying of spring cereals and oilseeds is well underway in the south Interlake, while areas in the north Interlake isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as advanced but spraying is slowly getting underway. Flea beetles are doing damage throughout the Interlake Region on canola stands. In some cases, thresholds are high enough to warrant an insecticide application. There are reports of cutworms in seeded fields, and they will be sprayed before any further damage can occur. Forage seed acres were also sprayed for weed control. Leafcutter bee incubation has begun, as the alfalfa fields are approaching the pre-bud stage. Most hay stands need warmer temperatures to help plant growth. Alfalfa and grass stands appear to be in good condition. Dugout conditions are good.

Northwest Region

Rain showers and thunderstorms left amounts ranging from 12 mm to over 25 mm. Some hail was reported in the Ste. Rose and Swan Valley areas. Temperatures dipped below zero in The Pas area Friday night. Very little crop has emerged so frost damage is negligible. Seeding is approximately 75 per cent complete in the Northwest Region. Producers in localized areas were challenged with wet soil conditions. Producers at The Pas have the least amount of crop seeded at about 60 per cent. For the most part, crops are emerging quickly and uniformly. There are reports of crop damage in the Swan Valley due to heavy rains. There are a few reports of flea beetle activity in some fields and there are no reports of cutworm activity. Forage fields are growing rapidly. Monitoring in the Dauphin area shows that the maturity levels are at the optimum for dairy-quality hay.

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Five tips when seeding canola late

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Anastasia Kubinec’s advice on how to get your crop to mature five or six days earlier By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

t’s getting late for seeding canola, but there’s still time. Farmers in canola Area 1 (see map) are eligible for full crop insurance coverage until June 15 and reduced coverage if seeding between June 16 and 20. The deadlines in Area 2 are June 10 for full coverage and between June 11 and 15 for reduced coverage. Anastasia Kubinec, oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development says with the right management you can encourage your canola to mature five or six days sooner than normal. Here are her five tips to speed maturity when seeding canola late: 1) Seed shallow The shallower the seed is planted, the faster it will emerge. The faster it emerges, the sooner it matures. Soils, even after the recent cooler weather, are warm and in most cases moist. Aim for a seeding depth of one-half to three-quarters of an inch. “There you’ve probably gained two days versus seeding to an inch or an inch and a half,” Kubinec said during a webinar June 4. 2) Increase seeding rate Seed costs money, but a thicker crop encourages plants to compete, stimulating earlier and more even maturity. Canola Council of Canada research shows increasing the seeding rate to five pounds per acre from three pounds brings crop to maturity one to two days earlier “and it had no effect on yield.” 3) Apply phosphate with the seed You should know the phosphate levels in your soil. If they are typically low phosphate needs to be applied with the seed, especially when seeding into wet soils or when late seeding. “If you have inadequate phosphate, now is not the time to skimp,” Kubinec said. “Readily available phosphate assists with early root development and establishment of the crop.” A fast start means the crop will mature sooner in the fall. It’s better applied with the seed, but broadcast phosphate if necessary. It will speed up maturity by one or two days. 4) Reduce nitrogen rate Nitrogen spurs early vegetative plant growth in canola. “That’s not what you want (when seeding late),” Kubinec said. “Dinner plate canola with those leaves when it starts bolting is what we’re going for right now. We want to shorten up that time for that early vegetative growth.”

“There you’ve probably gained two days versus seeding to an inch or an inch and a half.”

ANASTASIA KUBINEC

The plant will still develop normally putting the available nitrogen into seed development and filling. Later seeding usually means lower yield potential so the crop needs less nitrogen. Apply the amount of nitrogen to meet your yield target, but have a realistic target. 5) Switch to earlier-maturing varieties See page 58 of 2014 Seed Manitoba or www.seedmb.ca for a list of varieties and their days to maturity in 2013. Also talk to your seed retailer. Some early-season varieties could be moving into Manitoba now that seeding is done in most other parts of Western Canada.

Broadcast seeding

Seeding equipment, whether it’s an airplane or a ground rig, needs to be calibrated to ensure the right seeding rate. The seeding rate should be at least five pounds an acre, if not higher, to compensate for less-than-ideal seeding conditions. The application has to be harrowed in to get seed-to-soil contact so the crop will germinate. It’s also a prerequisite to get crop insurance coverage. Crop insurance also requires that there be a plant stand capable of producing a crop “equal to or greater than the insured producer’s coverage.” If fertilizer is broadcast, it should be harrowed in too, especially the nitrogen, which is susceptible to volatilization. Weeds are developing fast now and should be burned off before seeding.

Switching to flax

Farmers planning to seed flax should avoid seeding it into canola stubble, Kubinec said. There’s a fungus that helps flax take up phosphorus from the soil, which drops off after canola has been planted. “I would definitely highly suggest that you don’t plant flax after canola,” Kubinec said. “If you are make sure you’re putting on a really good dose of phosphate with your flax.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

Legend and Interpretation

Date of First Fall Frost

Hectares

July 28 to Aug. 2 Aug. 2 to Aug. 7 Aug. 7 to Aug. 12 Aug. 12 to Aug. 17 Aug. 17 to Aug. 22 Aug. 22 to Aug. 27 Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 Sept. 1 to Sept. 6 Sept. 6 to Sept. 11 Sept. 11 to Sept. 16 Sept. 16 to Sept. 21

(9,891) (16,051) (23,790) (30,476) (200,828) (738,535) (2,051,047) (2,506,876) (3,454,505) (1,423,813) (86,092)

The date of the first fall frost (at 0° C) determines the end of the growing season for most crops. In addition, Early fall frosts can adversely affect seed quality, oil content and grade.

* A 25% risk means that in 1 out of 4 years the first frost in the fall would be expected to occur earlier than the values given on this map. SOURCE: MAFRD

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CTA to rule on three level-of-service complaints Each complaint is handled separately by the Canadian Transportation Agency By Alex Binkley CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

i t h t h re e l e ve l - o f - s e r v i c e complaints against the railways already filed and more expected, it could take the Canadian Transportation Agency until the fall to render decisions. Those decisions can be appealed to the Federal Court of Appeal or the cabinet so the ultimate resolution of complaints about inadequate grain transportation during the winter of 2013-14 could stretch well into the future. “We handle each complaint separately and render a decision in each one,” CTA spokeswoman Chantal Laflamme said. The agency collects written submissions from the complainant and the railways and then studies the claims and defences. “It is all done on paper and rulings are based on the law.” Once all the pleadings are received, the CTA aims to render a decision in 90 days although a complex case could take 120 days, she said. “There are a lot

of exchanges during the process and either party can ask for an extension.” The existing complaints were filed under existing legislation. Parliament has just approved C-30 The Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, which will give the CTA a bigger role in handling disputes between grain shippers and the carriers. In order of filing, the first complaint before the CTA comes from Ashland Inc. and Ashland Canada Corp. against CN. The companies applied for an order requiring CN and Kelowna Pacific Railway “to fulfil their respective level-of-service obligations for the receiving, carrying and delivering of rail cars to and from Ashland’s facility in Kelowna, B.C.” The complaint has been complicated by the cancellation of KPR’s Certificate of Fitness after the short line declared bankruptcy last year. CN is providing service over part of the line. The second one is also against CN. Louis Dreyfus Commodities has filed a level-of-service complaint requesting the agency to require CN to abide by the terms of a confidential con-

tract covering their grain shipments. Details of the dispute weren’t made public. The third complaint, filed in late May, pits the Canadian Canola Growers Association against both CN and CP. Its complaint involves the service since the start of the current crop year last Aug. 1. In many ways, this case will be a replay of the raucous debate between the carriers and grain industry that finally prodded the federal government into passing C-30. The grain industry blames the railways for having insufficient locomotives and hopper cars to move the crop that was 50 per cent greater than average. The carriers say a big crop, late harvest and long brutal winter forced them to change their operations and that all shippers suffered. Brett Halstead, president of Canola Growers, says, “The breakdown of the western Canadian rail transportation this year is completely unacceptable for grain producers. Ultimately it is farmers who are bearing the cost of this supply chain failure.”

He said the Canada Transportation Act states that the railways shall provide adequate and suitable transportation for all traffic presented to them. “The 2013-14 shipping record shows just how inadequate the railways have been in meeting the needs of grain shippers. Farmers simply cannot tolerate a repeat of this year’s events.” As a result of the transportation chaos, farmers face “unprecedented carry-out stocks that will negatively impact the markets for several years to come; a sustained wide basis; and a potential shrinking or loss of international markets due to perceived vulnerability and ineffectiveness of the Canadian supply chain.” “A level-of-service complaint is a serious undertaking, but in the face of the dismal rail system performance it is farmers’ only recourse. The railways cannot continue to restrict the commercial success of the Canadian grain sector and the broader national economy to fit their business plans or their historic approach to operations,” said the association’s CEO Rick White.

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Australian organic farmer loses GMO case The judge said Australia’s organic certifying body overreacted By Colin Packham sydney / reuters

n organic farmer in Western Australia lost his bid to claim damages from a neighbour after genetically modified (GMO) canola seed heads blew onto his property, causing him to lose his licence as an organic grower. The Supreme Court of Western Australia ruled May 28 against organic farmer Steve Marsh, who sued his former friend Michael Baxter after winds carried harvested seed from Baxter’s Monsanto Roundup Ready canola crop onto Marsh’s farm. The case has been closely watched internationally as a win for Marsh could have opened the door to widespread changes to rules governing the cultivation of GMO crops, placing a greater onus of responsibility on GMO farmers. Proponents of organic farming in Australia said the judgment will open the door to more

farmers losing their organic licence as GMO crop production increases. “I am not satisfied that in 2010 Mr. Baxter breached any (lesser) duty of reasonable care,” the Hon. Justice Kenneth Martin said in his judgment.

Former friends

The case pitted two former friends against each other, whose families had farmed adjoining properties, Eagle Rest and Sevenoaks, for many years at Kojunip, 256 km (160 miles), southeast of Perth. Baxter told Marsh during a 2010 “busy bee” working group at another farmer’s property that he intended to plant GMO canola in two boundary paddocks. Marsh had found non-GMO canola from Baxter’s property on his farm several years earlier, the judge said. Marsh’s lawsuit alleged that harvested seed heads from Monsanto’s laboratory-created canola seed blew from Baxter’s prop-

erty across a dirt lane and over a boundary fence in November 2010, regerminating on Marsh’s land in January 2011. The lawyer acting for Marsh described the ruling as disappointing. “(It) leaves Australia’s nongenetically modified food farmers with no legal protection against contamination from nearby properties,” said Mark Walter of Slater & Gordon.

Comfort for GMO growers

Lawyers told Reuters that a win for Marsh on the grounds of trespass could have led to new rules, such as larger buffer zo n e s b e t we e n G M O a n d organic farmers, potentially curbing the amount of GMO canola being planted. “I think the ruling provides a lot of comfort to GM growers,” said Joe Lederman, managing principal for FoodLegal, a law firm specializing in food industry issues. Unlike the United States, the

European Union and Japan, which allow trace amounts of GMO crops in organic foods in acknowledgment of contamination by wind or pollen transfer, Australia maintains a zero threshold. The ruling is expected to lead to calls for Australia’s national certification authority, Standards Australia, to ease its tight policy on contamination. However, organic proponents say Australia then faces the prospect of losing its position on world markets as a strict organic producer at a time when demand for GMO-free food is increasing around the world, particularly in Asia. Justice Martin said in his judgment that decertification of Marsh’s Eagle Rest farm appeared to be a “gross overreaction” by Australia’s organic certification body. Only some of Marsh’s organic wheat crop contained some GM canola, which could have been removed, he said.

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A landmark GMO contamination ruling in Australia could possibly usher in lower organic farming standards, ending the country’s world-leading premium niche and threaten organic exports in an industry set to double in size by 2018. Australia currently does not allow any trace of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its organic produce. But after an Australian court ruled May 28 against an organic farmer’s damages bid, after GMO canola seed heads blew onto his property, causing him to lose his organic licence, many believe the zero GMO standard will now be watered down. A move to a European Union model, which allows up to 0.9 per cent, is being mooted to prevent farmers falling short of the required Australian organic standard and against a backdrop of increased GMO sowing in Australia. However, a watering down of the regulations could limit Australia’s organic exports to some key markets. Andrew Monk, chairman of Australian Organic Ltd., the country’s largest certifier, said he did not believe the standard needed changing and warned of the dangers of doing so. “We would be really shooting ourselves in the foot in terms of future supply into markets like Asia and Europe for what are high-valued, premium products,” said Monk. Australia’s organic market was seen as a A$655-million industry in 2013, according to a report by IBISWorld, having grown at 12 per cent a year over the last five years, and it is set to top A$1 billion by 2018, driven by soaring prices. While the market has grown substantially, the IBISWorld report says Australian industry has already struggled to attract significant increases in organic farmers, despite the attractiveness of profits. According to an International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements 2011 report, a total 37.2 million hectares of global agriculture land was devoted to organic farming in 2009, with Australia having the most organic agricultural land with 12 million hectares used for organic farming.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 - STARTING AT 10:00 AM Directions: From Grandview take PR 366 South 7 miles, 10 Miles West to Hollybourne Road, 3 1/2 miles South. From Petlura (Jct of 584 and 366) go 4 miles East, and 3 1/2 miles South on Hollybourne Road.

TRACTORS & TRUCKS: * 1985 Hesston 980 DT FWA tractor (9760 hrs), w/ Leon 944 FEL, 5 ft bucket and grapple, triple hyd., 540 & 1000 PTO, 3 pth * 1990 Hesston 80-66 open station tractor FWA (8100 hrs), Allied 694 FEL, quick attach bucket, 540 & 1000 PTO, 3 pth * 1968 JD 5020 tractor (10748 hrs), dual hyd * Allis-Chalmers diesel tractor ( 9400 hrs), dual hyd., w/ 7 ft dozer blade and frame * NH 1500 SP combine, gas, Melroe 351 pu, straw chopper * 1976 Chev C50 1 ton truck w/ 12 ft Cancade box, 4 spd trans. 350 cu engine, (50127 km) * 1995 Chev 3/4 ton truck, 6.5 des. ext cab, hidden 5th wheel hitch, 4 x 4 air, 50,000 on rebuilt engine, saftied - will make a good second farm truck SEEDING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: * Wilrich 4153 air seeder, 27 ft on floating hitch * Morris 14 ft tandem disc, front knotched blades, back smooth blades (20 inch) * Melcam 60 ft hyd. harrowbar * Degelman ground drive stonepicker * 1981Versatile 400 SP swather w/ batt reel, good canvases, swather in gd cond. * 5 bottom hyd. kick back Oliver plow * 14 ft JD deep tiller * 13 section hang-up harrow bar w/ harrows * Ford-Deering 7 ft 3 pth cultivator * 27 ft International Vibra chisel - for parts * 100 bu. Farm grain hopper w/hyd, auger on NH trailer * Farm King 8 x 41 ft PTO auger - new flighting * Westfield 7-31 ft grain auger w/ 10 hp Kohler motor * 2 pencil augers w/ electric motors - on wheels HAYING & CATTLE EQUIPMENT: * NH 664 Bale Command Round baler, bale kicker, 540 PTO * 1150 Hesston 12 ft haybine * NH 1033 bale stacker - 105 bales * NH 273 square baler * 15 bale stooker on skids * NH 56 side delivery rake * NH 354 Mixmill - shedded * 6 x 14 ft gooseneck cattle trailer, new floor, 15 inch rubber, has some rust on bottom of trailer * 4 wheel 8 bale wagon & deck * Renn Post Pounder w/ 4 way hyd. & pump * assorted fence posts, treated poles, railway ties * 2- calf creep feeder w/ panels * 7 silage feed tires * 11 round bale feeders - some skirted * large assortment of 10 & 12 ft panels & gates MISC. FARM EQUIPMENT & SHOP TOOLS: * Hyd wood splitter w/ 9 hp gas motor *100 gal slip tank w/ hand pump * JD 212 riding lawnmower * 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350 Quad * Quick attach manure fork, bale fork * Outdoor wood stove (made by Ken Stevens) * 1200 gal poly water tank w/ hose * large assortment of wrenches and tools BUILDINGS & GRAIN BINS: * 22 x 24 garage - insulated and wire * 24 x 40 Barn built in 1984 * 1350 Westeel Roscoe grain bin * 1500 bu Chief - Westland on wood floor * 1500 bu. Butler steel bins (2) * 1500 bu. MIL steel bin * 12 x 16 wood bin on skids * Terms cash or cheque * Sales Tax where applicable * Lunch sold

PARTIAL LISTING: KILL FLOOR EQUIPMENT FOUR JARVIS ELEC. CHAIN HOISTS TWO HUNDRED HAM HOOK HANGERS • ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY STEEL ROLLERS • SIXTY HOG GAMS • EIGHTY LONG & SHORT RODS SAWS/SLICERS BUTCHER BOY • HOLLYMATIC • HOBART MEAT TENDERIZER GRINDERS/MIXERS/TENDERIZERS BUTCHER BOY TABLE TOP • HOBART MODEL 4346 • LELAND MIXER SAUSAGE MACHINES/TUMBLER SLIMLINE HYD. SAUSAGE PRESS VACUUM PACKERS/ PATTY MACHINE DOUBLE CHAMBER VACUUM PACKER 3 SCALES AVERY BERKEL FX220, 15 KG/30 LB. TABLE SCALE • AVERY BERKEL HL122 500 LB. CAP. DIGITAL FLOOR SCALE FREEZERS,COOLERS/COMPRESSORS TORREX 5 FT.

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICE will be conducting a Ranch Retirement & Surplus Equip Auction for Duncan & Sandra Gano & Mark Van de Kerckhove on Wed., June 18th, 2014 @ 10:30am located 2-mi E of Toutes Aides, MB corner (Jct 276 & 481) on PR 481 then 2 N, 1/2 W. Auction will include: 2003 Ford NH TS110 FWA tractor; IH 340 tractor; 1987 Deutz Allis 7145 FWA tractor; 1982 Deutz DX160 FWA tractor; 1980 DX160 2WD tractor; 4020 JD tractor; NH BR780A Rd baler; CIH 8465A Rd balers; Inland Hayliner 2000 12 bale bale picker; NI 486 Rd baler; CIH 1590 14-ft. mo/co; CIH 1590 14ft. mo/co; 9 wh Bronco hay rake; Livestock equipment including panels; bale feeders; feed bunk & calf shelters. For complete details & photos visit www.gartonsauction.com or call (204)648-4541.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman COMBINED AUCTION FOR HENRY DYCK & ESTATE OF THE LATE HELEN PETERS Sat., June 21st at 11:00am at the Austin Skating Rink. Lawn & Garden: 2009 Yard Machine 38-in. Riding Mower; 10/32 Canadiana Snowblower; 2 wheel utility Trailer; Lawn Mower w/bagger; Truf Power Garden Tiller; Macleods Garden Tiller; Rear Tine Garden Tiller; Household: Wood Cookstove; Antique Kitchen Cupboard; Wood High Chair; Shop Tools: Misc; Estate of Helen Peters: Deutz Allis Riding mower (not running); small Garden Tiller; Violin; 1.5-gal Sausage maker; Furniture & appliances; Antiques & Collectables: Kneading Bowl; Enamel Bowls; Treadle sewing machine; Chest of Drawers; Kids wooden Rocker; Wooden High Chair; Kitchen Chairs; wood Rocking Chair; Rd Cheese box; Scrub board; Flour Bin; Dolls; Blue Ribbon Tin; Rogers Syrup Pails; Wood toy Blocks; misc. Website www.nickelauctions.com Terms Cash or Cheque. Lunch served. Subject to additions & deletions. Not responsible for any errors in description. GST & PST Will be charged where applicable. Everything Sells AS IS Where IS All sales Final. Owners & auction company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Phone (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MEYERS EVENING AUCTION For L & E Korfman, 5:30pm Thurs., June 26th, Portage la Prairie, MB. Remington 30-06 Model 700 Rifle; Craftsman 22hp/42-in Riding Mower; 446 Case 16-hp Yard Tractor w/mower; Yardman 6.5hp self propelled Mower w/electric start; MTD 10-hp/28-in Snow Blower w/Shelter; John Deere 10-ft Tandem Disc; Eatons- Simplicity Walk Behind Garden Tractor with plow, disc, cultivator & harrow; Tumble Bug Earth Mover; Eatons 5-hp Garden Tiller; Cross-country Skis; Brooker Wood Stove w/Chimney; 6) Bikes: CCM Balloon Tired Bike; 2) Ribbon Mahogany Doors; 250-gal. Sprayer Tank; TV Tower & Rotor; 4-hp Water Pump; Water Trough. MUCH, MUCH, MORE- LUNCH AVAILABLE Subject to Additions & Deletions. Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262 cell www.meyersauctions.com

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FRIDAY JUNE 20TH AT 10 AM DST WASKADA, MB

Sat., June. 14, 2014 2008 JOHN DEERE 4930 120 FT

AUCTION LOCATION: From BENITO, MB, go 2 km (1.2 miles) North to Jct 487, then go 6.9 km (4.3 miles) North then 0.3 km (0.2 miles) West. North side OR From SWAN RIVER, MB, at the Jct of 83 & Swan River Bypass go 9 km (5.5 miles) South, then 14.5 km (9 miles) West on Ski-Slope Rd 487 to stop sign, 3.2 km (2 miles) South, 0.3 km (0.2 miles) West. North side. GPS: 52.0017, -101.5438 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2010 John Deere 9530 4WD · 1999 New Holland TV140 Bi-Directional · 1995 John Deere 8100 MFWD · (2) 2008 John Deere 9770STS Combine · 2010 John Deere 630D 30

Ft Draper Header · 2009 John Deere 630D 30 Ft Draper Header · 2010 John Deere A400 30 Ft Swather · 2011 John Deere 1835 50 Ft Air Drill · 2008 John Deere 4930 120 Ft High Clearance Sprayer ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Larry & Pat Martin: 204.281.2367

at 11:00 AM Grosse Isle, MB - NE 12-13-1W

Directions: From Winnipeg North Perimeter Hwy, take Hwy#6 north for 11 miles. (Sale site is 1.5 miles past or north of Grosse Isle on Hwy#6) Watch for signs

PLEASE VIEW OUR WEBSITE www.lamportanddowler.com FOR PHOTOS AND FULL LISTING!!! Featured items: • 2003 New Holland CX840 Combine c/w 76c pickup, 12,000 lb axle, 2641 engine hours, 2107 separator hrs (premium unit, one owner, bought new) • 2004 Honeybee 94c straight cut header 36 ft • 1977 John Deere 8430 4wd tractor 6132 hrs. • Case Cruise air Drott 40 Rubber tire, 2 buckets and finger • and MUCH MORE well maintained equipment!

www.lamportanddowler.com John Lamport 204-476-2067 Tim Dowler 204-803-6915

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UNRESERVED EQUIPMENT INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION for PATERSON GRAIN WESTERN CANADA DIVISION KILLARNEY, MB • WEDNESDAY JUNE 25TH 10:00 am DIRECTIONS: (KILLARNEY, MB) Hwy#3 turn onto Hwy # 18 North, first right hand turn after the railway tracks. Big concrete Paterson Sign. Watch for Signs North off of Hwy #23, go South on #18 Hwy left hand turn before railway tracks. Watch for signs. ORDER OF SALE: Misc items from the shop, parts ,office furniture, generators, empty chemical shuttles, SS truck fuel tank, large fuel tanks, tires, Honda motors, electric motors, fencing, steel spouts, belting, and air compressors, plastic water tanks, truck boxes and topper, trucks, Red Semi, skid steers, bobcats, quads, green drop wagon and dribble bander, liquid pup, spreaders, snow blower, tractors, augers and conveyors, NH3 TDU units, and Super grain trailer and two liquid trailers. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This sale will consist of excess fertilizing, seeding, & NH3 equipment, trucks, forklifts, skid steers, augers, and pallet lots from several Paterson Grain locations from across western Canada. All items will be accumulated into the Killarney sale site to make one large sale. Please plan to attend this good sale.

TRACTORS: *1982 JD 3140 2WD Tractor w/ 3PT Hitch, Dual PTO 540/1000 *1086 International Tractor *Case 2290 Tractor *International 5088 w/3PT Hitch & Dual PTO 540/1000 HIGH WHEEL SPREADER: *2006 CIH 3210 SPX3210 Spreader FERTILIZER APPLICATORS: *2004 60’ Dribble Bander for Caddy/1990 Greendrop Bandwagon – 1500 Gal *78 Steadman 1750 Gal NH3 Delivery, s/n steadman1084 INDUSTRIAL: *2005 Caterpillar Telehandler TH580B, 15,000 lb Cap *1998 Melroe Bobcat *1994 Bobcat 753 Skid Steer *1990 VC 400 CAT Forklift *Cat 5000 lb Forklift T60B *Daewoo Forklift LPG, 4450 Lbs *Forklift, Gas Powered – need engine work *Bobcat Bucket *Peacock Model 20 Grasshopper Bait Machine *Ecobrand Grasshopper Bail Machine w/ Gas Powered Motor ATTACHMENTS: *8’ Farm King Dual Auger Snow Blower w/ Hyd Chute *International 8’ Dual Stage Snow Blower *(2) NEW 3PT Trailer Puller GRAIN & FERTILIZER H ANDLING EQUIPMENT: *2011 13 x 95 Farm King Auger with Swing *2011 13 x 85 Farm King Auger with Swing *13 x 70 Farm King 1370 Auger w/ Hyd movable Swing auger *2009 100-71 MK Westfield Fert auger *8 x 16 NEW Westfield Auger *Westfield Auger *Auger *Old Spouting Fr. Dry Plant *Old Leg Belting and Cups *2010 Brandt Grain Belt 1545 Conveyor w/mover *Grainbelt 1545 Belt Conveyor *2002 Brandt Belt Conveyor *Various Used Conveyor Belting *Brandt Under Truck Conveyor *10” SS Folding Auger for Grain Truck Box *(2) Auger Gear Box *(2) Keho Aeration Fans, 30 HP, Model ATS-83033, 3PH *(2) 6” x 16’ Westeel Pencil Augers *(2) Springland 48’ Bin Unloads BINS: *(4)160 MT Westeel Bins (to be moved in JULY) VEHICLES: *2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SC Reg Cab, White *2007 Chev Silverado 1500 Pick-up ½ ton, 189,506 kms showing *2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Reg Cab, White, 155,058 kms Showing *2006 Ford F150 XLT Supercab Ext Cab 1/2T *2004 Chev Silverado 2500 Pick-up, 290,256 kms showing, 1 *2001 Sterling Semi – Red *2001 Ford F150 Supercab Ext Cab, 2WD *2000 Ford F150 Supercab Ext Cab, 4WD *2000 Sterling Semi-White *2000 Ford F150 Supercab Ext Cab, 285,000 kms showing *1993 Ford 1 Ton 4WD Flat Deck, TRAILERS: *2009 Rainbow Utility Trailer, 7000 lb Axles *2004 Trail Tech HD Drive on Sprayer Trailer *1995 Lode King Super B Lead *1995 Lode King Super B Pup *1987 Doepker Semi-Trailer – Twin 3,000 Gal NH *1987 Westank Liquid Trailer *1987 Westank Liquid Trailer *1980 Hutchison Semi Trailer – Rebuilt *1980 Hutchison Semi Trailer – Rebuilt *1979 Trailmobile Tender Unit *1977 Westank Liquid A-Train Pup *Trailer NH3 TANKS: *Western 2420 USWG 265PSI NH3 Tank *Western 2420 USWG 265PSI NH3 Tank FERTILIZER SPREADERS: *2006 G4 New Leader Spreader Box *Mobility SS650 Granular Fertilizer Spreader *Mobility SS650 Granular Fertilizer Spreader *A&M Soil Fertilizer Spreader 6MT *Dry Fertilizer Spreader 6MT *Tyler MoonWalk Spin Spreader *Spreader *Spreader SHOP EQUIPMENT: *Coleman Maxpower 5000 Portable Electric Generator, 10HP Motor *Air Compressor Tank 40 Gal *Snap –On Air Compressor *Battery Charger *Power Fist 20T Press TANKS: *(2) Chemical Handler w/Pump *(5) Westeel above ground Fuel Tank, 1000 gal w/Pump & Meter *Water Tank *500 Gal Fuel Tank on Stand *SS Truck Fuel Tank 150 Gal *Mini Bulk Stand *Assortment of Empty Totes w/ Cages *(2) Bed 165 Gal Fuel Tanks *(2) New Black 1250 Gal Water Tanks LEISURE: *1998 Polaris ATV *1998 Polaris Xplorer 400 4x4 ATV ASSORTMENT OF MISC ITEMS

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BILL MILLARD 1-204-523-6206 - EMAIL bmillard@patersongrain.com

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION for DEREK KLASSEN EQUIPMENT FROM THE FARM of WILFRED BUFFI GLENELLA, MB • THURSDAY JUNE 26TH 12:00 - NOON DIRECTIONS: : From Glenella, MB. (Jct hwy #261 & #462) 4.5kms East on #261 to Rd 72W 1.8kms South on Rd 72W to Rd 105N (Stop sign) 3kms East on Rd 105N to Rd 70W 1.5kms North on Rd 70W to sale site AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Derek Klassen has purchased the farm of Mr. Wilfred Buffi and along with the purchase of the land came this very low houred well-kept line of equipment. Since Derek is a grain farmer and already has his own complete line of equipment he wishes us to offer up to the highest bidder this great line up of equipment mostly geared towards the livestock producer that he acquired in the land purchase. If the hours on this equipment seem low that is because they are. The local producers know the kind of caretaker Mr. Buffi was and you won’t be disappointed by coming to see for yourself. Plan to attend this good sale.

TRACTORS: *Kubota M100 MFWD 82hp w/Kubota M940 SL Loader, Joystick, 3 PT, 2 Remote Hyd, 540 PTO, 16 Spd Trans, Shuttle Shift, 6125Hrs showing, 18.4-34 Rear, 12.4-24 Front *1997 MF 4255 MFWD 85hp w/Allied 595 Loader, Joystick, 4051Hrs showing, 2 Remote Hyd, 3PT, 540 PTO, 8 Spd Trans, Shuttle Shift, 18.4-30 Rear, 12.4-24 Front *MF 3545 MFWD 126hp w/Allied loader, Bucket, 2 Remote Hyd, Dual PTO, 8 spd trans, shuttle Shift, 20.8-38 rear, 14.9-28 Front, 2335Hrs showing *1979 White 2-155 2WD 157hp w/2 remote hyd, 1000 PTO, 6 Spd Trans w/ Direct over/under, 2568Hrs showing, 20.8-38 Duals Rear, 11.00-16 SL Front *1986 White 2-88 2WD 86hp w/3PT, 2 Remote Hyd, Dual PTO, Std Trans, Front Weight Kit, 5015Hrs showing, 18.4-38 Singles Rear, New 11L-15 SL front, *1981 MF 2705 2WD 122hp w/3 Remote hyd, Dual PTO, Front weight kit, 4096Hrs Showing, 24 Spd Trans, 18.4-38 duals rear, 11.00-16 front rubber HAYING EQUIPMENT: *2002 JD 946 13’ Discbine w/1000 PTO, Impeller Series *1995 Hesston 514 RD Baler w/1000 PTO, Dual Tie Arms *1979 Vermeer 605G RD Baler w/540 PTO *CCIL 560 Rd Baler w/540 PTO, *H&S Hay Machine II Hay Rake w/rubber tooth fluffer *Oliver Side Delivery Rake *Horst Welding Rd Bale Trailer w/single steering tires & tandem walking beam axles rear, Approx 27 Bale Cap *Horst 1025 Rd Bale Wagon, Approx 19 Bale Cap *Farm King 4 Wheel Wagon w/Rack Deck *4 Wheel Farm Wagon LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: *Gehl MS425 T/A Manure Spreader w/540 PTO, Poly Floor, Hyd Tailgate, DBL Beater, *Vermeer 256T Bale Processor w/1000 PTO *Assortment of Cattle Oilers *Approx (30) 1” Sq Tube Stock Panels (Various Lengths) HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *MF 775 SP Swather w/Hydro Drive, 18’ Grain Header, Bat Reel & 14’ Hay Crimper Header *17’ NH 1090 SP Swather w/Bat Reel GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *REM 552 Grain Vac w/540 PTO *10”x60’ Sakundiak PTO Swing Hopper Auger w/Reverser Kit, 540 PTO *8”x51’ Westfield PTO Auger *7”x40’ Farm King Auger w/16HP B&S engine *375 Bus Unverfeth Gravity Grain Wagon SEEDING & TILLAGE: *60’ Vicon LS2410T PT Field Sprayer w/PTO Pump, chem Mix Tank *60’ Blanchard Hyd Harrows *60’ Inland Harrow Packer Bar *60’ Riteway Hyd Harrows Bar (Very Straight) *24’ IH #45 Vibra Shank w/2 bar Harrows *22’ IH 5000 Vibra Chisel w/NH3 Kit, 3 bar Degelman Harrows *20’ CCIL 806 Tillage w/3 bar Harrows, *16’ (2-8’) MF 63 D/D Press Drill w/Grass seed & Fertilizer Boxes (Shedded) *12’ Haul-All Seed & Fert Tender w/Hyd Augers *6 Bottom Melroe 911 Plow *10’ MF 730 Offset Disk *Degelman Ground Drive Rotary Stone Picker *Schulte RSH4 Rotary Stone Picker w/ Hyd Drive *Cockshutt Stone Hook (Made from old cult) 3PT EQUIPMENT & ATTACHMENTS: *60” Woods 3PT Rotary Mower w/540 PTO *10’ Degelman 10 STD Front Mount Blade *7’ MF 227 3PT Blade w/Manual Angle *7’ IH 80 3PT Snow Blower w/540 PTO *6’ McKee Econo-Plow 3PT Snow Blower w/540 PTO *6’ Quick Attach Manure Fork *2 Prong Bale Fork *3PT Shaver Post Hole Auger

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DEREK KLASSEN: 204-841-0019 CELL – 204-352-4043 HOUSE – DEREK4407@YAHOO.COM

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FARM EQUIPMENT & ANTIQUE AUCTION JACK AND JACKIE CHEYNE LOCATED 1 MILE NORTH OF WASKADA, 1 MILE WEST, 1 MILE NORTH, 2 1/2 MILES WEST AND 1/4 MILE NORTH Sale includeS: Case 2090, 2006 Ford F150 extended cab w/ only 123,000 km’s • Vermeer round baler • Highline (14 bale) bale picker • NH 12 ft. hay bine • Foulliard 20 ft. stock trailer • NH manure spreader. Plus antique furniture, salt & peppers, music boxes, pictures and much more.

FOR INFORMATION CALL JACKIE AT 204-747-3936

RETIREMENT AUCTION FRANK AND MARION CROSSMAN SATURDAY JUNE 21ST AT 11 AM DST PIERSON, MB

LOCATED 4 MILES SOUTH OF PIERSON, 2 MILES WEST AND 1/2 MILE SOUTH OR 7 1/2 MILES NORTH OF ANTLER CUSTOMS Sale includeS: 1997 Rexall Class A motor home, (Reserve of $25,000) • 1985 Cadillac w/ only 121,000 miles • 1961 Chev Biscayne • 1957 Chev 1600 3 ton • 1947 JD D restored • JD A restored • MH 44 restored • Ford 2 N • 2 – McCormick Deering 1530 on steel (needs governor) • IHC WD 6 (not running) • JD 170 hydro lawn tractor • Rotomac 5ft. 3 pth finishing mower • Plus a selection of quality household and shop equipment

FOR INFORMATION CALL FRANK AT 204-634-2268

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION KEN ALDOUS SATURDAY JUNE 28TH AT 10 AM CST WHITEWOOD, SK

LOCATED WEST OF WHITEWOOD TO JUNCTION OF #9 AND #1 HIGHWAYS THEN WEST 4 MILES, 3 MILES SOUTH AND 1/2 MILE WEST. SW 4-16-3 W2 Sale includeS: 2011 Case Ih Puma 125 W/ 18 Spd. Power Shift, 540 & 1000 Pto. Sells W/ Case Ih L 760 Loader, Bucket And Grapple Only 1075 Hours • 1992 Case 9250 4 Wheel Drive W/ Power Shift, 1000 Pto With Only 5781 Hours • 1986 Gmc 7000 W/ Midland 16’ Box & Hoist Only 41,866 Km • 1983 Dodge ¾ Ton 4 X 4 Bourgault 2155 Air Seeder W/ 32 Ft. • Bourgault Cultivator • Brandt 83 Ft. Qf 1000 Sprayer • Jd 566 Round Baler (Done 9800 Bales) • Morris 880 Hay Hiker • Nh 495 12’ Haybine • Nh 273 Sq. Baler • 1982 Mf 850 Sp Combine W/ 2266 Hours • Case Ih 25’ Pto Swather •Westco 1800 Bus. Epoxy Coated Bin • Hi-Hog Cattle Handling System (Complete) • Hi-Qual Maternity Pen • 2 – 200 Bus. Cypress River Creep Feeders • Bale King 3000 Bale Processor • Nh 354 Mixmill • Plus A Full Line Of Other Farm, Livestock And Misc. Equipment

FOR INFORMATION CALL KEN AT 306-735-7634

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CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat., June 14 @ 10:00 am Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive

More Items than Listed! • Consignments Welcomed! Construction Equip: Case 30 & 4 Gas Trencher * 99 JD 240 Skidsteer, 296 hrs * Post Auger 9” * Pallet Forks * 87 Ford F700 dsl Auto w/ 10’ Gravel B&H 74,000 * 2) Plate Compactor * 2) Tamping Rammer Tractor & Equip: Int 384 dsl HL 3PH 540 hyd w/ Buhler/Allied 395 FEL 1296 hrs * JD 2555 HL 3PH 540 Dual hyd w/ FEL, 3800 hrs * Case 2090 Tractor Cab 540/100 * Belarus 465 dsl 3PH hyd 540, 384 hrs * 03 NH HW 320 Sel Prop 16’ Mower Cond, 1100 hrs * MF 12’ Discer Seeder * Cockshutt 10’ Chisel Plow * Melroe 6B Plow * 07 NH 780A Wide P/U Twine & Net Wrap RD Baler, 300 hrs * NH 154 18 Wheel V Rake * NH 495 Haybine * NH 660 RD Auto Tie Bale 540 PTO * NH 847 RD Baler * NH 320 Sq Baler * NH 1033 Bale Wagon * 200 gal Water Tank Trailer 3PH Equip: 2) Buhler 6’ Finishing Mowers * 6’ Tandem Disc * 4 ½” Tandem Disc * Douglas 7’ Cult * 6’ Cult * 3PH 10’ Cult * 10’ Spring Tine Harrows * JD 655 5’ Rotovator * Buhler Farm King 5’ Blade * 6’ Blade * 5’ Snowblower * Post Auger 6” & 9” * Shaver Post Pounder * 350 gal Water Tank Livestock Equip: 2) 8’ Crowding Tub * NEW Hyd Chute * Coral & Curved Panels * BH 9’ Stock Trailer * Saulky Cart Trailers: Pintle Hitch 20’ Tandem Dually Flat Deck Plus 4’ Beaver * BH 20’ Flat Deck Tandem Trailer * BH 16’ Flat Deck Tandem Trailer * BH 14’ Flat Deck, Steel Deck * BH Metal Utility Trailer Vehicles: 03 Pontiac Versa Passenger Van AWD * 02 Chev Trailblazer LS 4x4, 180,000 km, SFT * 05 VW Jetta * 99 Dodge Lamarie SLT 1500 Auto AC 49,000 km, Sft * 96 Ford Ranger Ext Cab 4x4 Classic Cars: 86 Gazelle 2D Kit on Volks Chassis * 79 Chev Corvette T-Roof, Exc Cond, 104,000 km Sft * 75 MG 2D Convertible * 70 Ford Mustang 2D 351 Engine Rec & Yard: 10 JD 2520 HST MFWA Hyd 3PH F&C PTO Turf Tires w/ 60’ Belly Mower, 163 hrs * Al 17’ Boat, Swivel Seats, 50 HP Merc & Trailer * 17’ Canoe * 97 Yamaha Kodiak 400 Quad * JD Gator 4x6 317 hrs * Zagshin 125cc Quad * ODES 400cc 4x4 Quad * Razor ZSR 26HP 54” Zero Turn hyd R Mower, 14.3 hrs * Simplicity P1728E Snowblower * Roto Tiller 6.5 HP * 2) Gas Weed Chipper * JD 3215B dsl Hyd 10’ Faiway Reel * JD 2653 Hyd 6’ * JD 10 Yard Trailer * MTD 5HP Chipper/Shredder * Broadcaster * Decorative 18 Gates NEW Bldings: 2) Peak Shelters 20’x30’ * 2) Party Tent 20’x40’ * 2) Shelters 30x85’ * Pop Up Tent 10’x20’ * 2) Lifetime 8’x12’ Tools: 35 Drawer Tool Chest * Metal Bench * 2) Com Tire Changer * Southbend 145c Metal Lathe 48” hyd Bed 13” Swing * Metal Band Saw * Drill Press * Miller 250 AC/DC Welder * 4 cyl Gas 200 Amp Welder * Accety Torches * Chop Saw * Miller Spot Welder * Air Comp * Table Saw * 36” Wood Lathe * Hilte Gun * Bench Grinder * Power Tools * Hand Tools Misc: 20 KW Enclosed Generator Skid Mounted, 4 hrs *1000 gal Fuel Tank w Elec Pump * Honda EU 1000 Generator * 2) Dsl Generator * 4) 3” Gas Water Pumps * Hyd Cyl * 2) 7”x14” 20’ I Beam

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AUCTION 18

JUNE

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTION

YVES NORMANDIN TRUCKING LTD. POWERVIEW, MB

Directions: From Winnipeg take 59 North to Highway number 304 , at the stop sign @Powerview on highway 304 turn Right or east 1 km on Highway number 11 yard on the north side..watch for the big sign.

1-800-667-2075

SK PL # 914507 • AB PL # 180827

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SURPLUS AUCTION FOR BARRIES AUTO PARTS Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

JOST BUILDING MOVERS BANKRUPTCY HEAVY EQUIPMENT & AG CONSIGNMENT

9:00 AM

PARTIAL LISTING: WHEEL LOADER CAT 928F CRAWLER LOADER CAT D6DLGP LOADER BACKHOE CASE 580 SUPERL 4 WD LOG LOADER KOMATSU PC200 AG TRACTORS FORD 1830 W/ 3 PTH, FEL, FWA • JUBILEE FORD W/ 3 PTH SKIDDER THOMAS 173 TRUCK TRACTORS 2000 WESTERN STAR • 1999 CAT 928F WESTERN STAR • 1996 WESTERN STAR • 1995 WESTERN STAR • 1994 WESTERN STAR • 1992 FORD LT9000 • 1988 FORD LTL9000 • 1985 MACK • 1985 KENWORTH • 1985 FORD SUV 2001 GMC YUKON LIGHT TRUCKS 2008 CHEVROLET DURAMAX • 2001 FORD F250 4X4 LOW BED/ HIGH BOY TRAILERS 40 TON LOW BED, T/A, 9 FT WIDE • 2000 DOEPKER T/A ALUM. HIGHBOY GRAVEL TRAILERS MIDLAND BELLY DUMP T/A • LODE LINE T/A END DUMP • ARNES END DUMP, T/A, FOR REPAIR ONLY • MIDLAND TRI AXLE END DUMP • ARNES TRIPLE AXLE END DUMP • MIDLAND T/A, END DUMP • CANUCK T/A END DUMP LOG TRAILER FIVE SUPER B ATTACHMENTS 5/8 CORD LOG GRAPPLE

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 10 AM MORRIS, MB DIRECTIONS: HWY. #75 AND MONTREAL ST. WEST

Large auction of approximately 30 boats and cars, auto parts and tools, wrecker unit, two wheel car dolly, Thomas skid steer etc. Auction begins at 10 AM with approximately 60 minutes of misc selling. Then at 11 AM we begin selling cars and boats. Mark your calendar for June 21st. Please register at least 2 days prior to avoid disappointment. For auction line up and internet bidding see our website at www.billklassen.com

SATURDAY JUNE 21st 10:00 AM Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, Manitoba

Live Internet Bidding Available EQUIPMENT

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake McSherry Auction Service Ltd

AUCTION SALE Martin Cox

Tues., June 24 @ 5:00 pm Stonewall, MB

Jct 7 & 236 Go North 5 Miles then 2 1/2 Miles West on Rd 82N - #3072E

Also On Auction: Cars, Trucks, Boats, RVs, ATVS, Lawn Tractors Note: We have been instructed by MNP Ltd as Trustee in Bankruptcy to liquidate the assets of Jost Building Lifting & Levelling at Public Auction.

Yard: JD 445 22 HP Liquid Cooled Hyd Garden Tractor only 496 hrs w/ 3 Attach, JD 40 FEL JD 48” Mower & JD 2 Stage 47” Snowblower * Simplicity Prestiage 23 HP hyd Garden Tractor w/ Power Steering & 54” Mower Mulcher 142 hrs * Mastercraft 5HP 21” Snowblower * Trailer 12v Sprayer * Asri Fab 38” Lawn Sweep * Ryobi Gas Yard Blower * Gas & Elec Weed Eaters * 2) Garden Carts * Back Pack Sprayer * 3) Mosquito Magnets * Propane BBQ * 2) Patio Table * Deck Furniture * Yard Orns Tools & Misc: Air Comp * Poulan Pro 295 Chain Saw * McCollough 3200 Chain Saw * Bench Grinder * Power Tools * Hand Tools * Battery Charger * Port Air Tank * Floor Jack * Stabilizing Jack * Gas Cans * Al Ext Ladder * 3) Al Multi Ladders * Halogen Light on Stand * Live Trap Quad & Trailer: Honda Fourtrax Foreman 4x4, 433 cc Quad only 735 km * 97 Metro 4’W x 8’ L Metal Utility Trailer 24” Sides Household: Leather Swivel Chair w/ Ottoman * Couch * Hide a Bed * LR Chairs * Bed * Nite Tables * Open Book Shelf * Coffee & End Tables * Desk * Treadmill * Health Rider * Rod Super Stick Hockey Game *

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027

www.mcsherryauction.com AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River AUCTION SALE FOR LORNE & JEAN LEWIS, Morris, MB., go 2-mi West on Hwy 23. Sat., June 14th, 10:00am. JD 70 DSL Tractor Serial #7022939, 2,841hrs c/w JD 7-ft. Mower; 970 Case Agri King Tractor, 5,163-hrs c/w FEL; Vers 400 18-ft. Swather, good running order, shedded; 1988 Ford F150 1/2-Ton Truck XLT Lariat; 1976 Polaris Snowmobile; JD LX 178 Riding Lawn Mower; JD Push Mower; JD 42-in. Lawn Sweeper, Yard PT Sprayer, JD Snow Blower 30-in. new; LKS 250amp Welder; 60-gal Upright Air Compressor, 5-HP; Antiques: 1949 Mercury 1-Ton Truck M68 w/Hoist-not running. Plus lots of shop tools. In case of rain, Auction will be held inside shed. Owners: (204)746-2434, Harder Auctions, W. Butch Harder (204)746-8005, Lowe Farm, MB. www.harderauctions.ca

THIS FULL LISTING AT www.pennerauctions.com

PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.3061 Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

CABINET MAKER EQUIPMENT PLUS FARM EQUIPMENT & HOUSEHOLD FOR THE LATE JERRY WILGOSH MONDAY EVENING JUNE 23rd AT 5:30 PM

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS

AUCTION SALE FOR the Late David Nikkel

2691 Hwy. #75 - 1 Mile North of St. Agathe on Hwy. #75

Saturday, June 28th at 11:00 AM (Viewing Day of Sale 9:00 am until Sale Time ONLY) (SIGN’S POSTED) RAIN DATE Sunday, June 29th at 12:00 NOON

TRACTOR

John Deere 750 tractor w/model 67 loader, 4x4 assist, 3-PH (Only 924 hours)*

TRAILERS

2000 - 24ft. Hi-Lo camper trailer (loaded)* 18’ tandem trailer*

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

4ft. Rotovator 3-PH* 5ft. John Deere rotary mower* 5ft. John Deere 3-PH scraper* 3-PH Unicorn log splitter* 5ft. Farm King 510 rotary mower* 3-PH single plow* etc.

RIDING MOWER

Club Cadet RZT 50” cut riding lawn mower*

SNOW BLOWER Ariens 824-E snow blower*

BOAT

18ft. Lund aluminum fishing boat w/Easy loader trailer w/40-HP Mercury outboard motor* 2-16ft. Wind River canoes & others*

QUAD

Suzuki King Quad 4-wheel drive*

SNOWMOBILES

2008 Arctic Cat 800cc, 153-M-Series* Older Ski-Doo*

HUNTING EQUIPMENT

Hunting blinds* hunting stands* duck decoys* goose decoys* etc.

MISCELLANEOUS

1890 oak fire place frame (pillared w/bevelled mirror)* 4’x8’ slate pool table* Husky 20-gal. upright air compressor* table saws* 5-gal. Wagner paint mixer* engine hoist* Shur-lift floor jack* pipe threader* jack-all* 4-pcs. Scaffolding* Werner triple aluminum ladder* chain saws* 2-rubber tire wheel barrows* wine maker w/corker* English horse saddle* snow shoes* pet cages* approx. 20 synthetic rock fountains (various sizes)* lots of bikes (Sold in Lots)* approx. 30 4x8 Aspenite sheets* fire wood piles* plus lots of other misc. items too numerous to mention

Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

ESTATE AUCTION

See our website: www.billklassen.com for complete listing or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230

UNRESERVED ESTATE

NEW SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

• 40ft Gooseneck Trailer • 2 16ft House Lifting Towers • 4 12ft House Lifting Towers • Grapples • 300 Pier Segments • Forks • 12 Aluminum Stringer Beams • Hydraulic Augers • 42ft House Moving Beams • Stump Grinders • 24ft I-Beams • Hydraulic Angle Blades • Cribbing & Blocking • Receiver Hitch Plates • 20 Large Pier Segments & Pier • Material Buckets Head Assembly BUILDINGS • 4 32 Ton Airbags • 40X60X21ft Gable Truss Building • 4 22 Ton Airbags w/ PVC Tarp (Heavy Duty) TRUCKS • Air to Hydraulic Pressure • 30X65 Canvas Building • 1998 Peterbilt w/ Wet Kit, day Converter • 30X85 Canvas Building cab, MB safety, 1300101km • Single Acting Piston • 2001 MACK Truck w/ Wet Kit AG EQUIPMENT • 3 Heavy Duty Crib Jacks • Tractors • 2005 Freightliner Tandem • Laser Level & Tripod • Haying Equipment Gravel Truck w/ New Box • 20 ton Air/Hydraulic Jacks • Tillage Equipment • 12 ton Air/Hydraulic Jacks TRAILERS • Extendable Measuring Rod • 2010 28ft Cross Country Gravel • Diesel Trucks • New Livestock Panels & Gates For Laser Trailer long R-Tac BUILDING MOVERS • 17.5 Ton Bottle Jacks • 2009 28ft Load Line Gravel • 10 valve Air Manifold Trailer R-Tac EQUIPMENT • 14ft & 10ft Logging Chains & • 2010 Witsco Challenger Tri-axle • 1984 Ford L8000 Flat Deck Low bed w/ HIAB Knuckle Boom Chain Binders • 2010 Kobelco SK 210 Excavator • 2009 Kobelco SK 210 Excavator • Komatsu 58 LPG 2000 Crawler w/ Dozer • 1995 84” Dynnapac Packer w/2 Drums, water system • Smooth Drum Packer • Skid Steer Loaders

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For information on this auction please call or text Scott Stevenson at 204-746-5149

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

Location: From Trans Canada Hwy. go 1 1/2 miles North on Hwy #12. Then 2 1/2 miles East on Road 49N. Driveway Marker #38044.

COMPACT TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT:

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm & livestock equip auction for Dayle & Lana Chuckry (306)861-6133 or (306)861-5171 Mon., June 16th, 2014 @ 10:00am. Directions from Weyburn, SK @ Junction Hwy 13 & Hwy 39 go 5-km Northwest & 1-km West. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding at www.bidspotter.com 2007 Case IH Puma 125 FWA tractor w/Case IH L760 FEL & 3PTH w/3,650hrs; 2007 MF 5455 FWA tractor w/MF DL 289 FEL bucket & grapple plus 3PTH w/2,900-hrs; Case IH 7110 2WD tractor w/dual PTO & 2,588-hrs; 2012 16-ft. Hesston MF 1375 Disc Bine w/steel crimpers; Hesston 956A round baler net & twine wrap; 2010 NH BR7090 net wrap round baler w/inoculant liquid applicator & moisture tester; 16-ft. JD 1600A mower conditioner haybine w/rubber crimper; 2012 Kuhn SR 112-SPD V hay rake; 2010 Kuhn GA 4120 TH trailed gyrorake; Highline Bale Pro 7000HD bale processor; Easyway 85-bu creep feeder portable tin clad calf shelters; JD 346 square baler; NH 1034 bale wagon single bale unload; 2005 GMC Dura-max 4WD 3500 1-Ton dually extended cab w/5-SPD; 2003 Southland gooseneck 7x20 stock trailer; 30-ft. 2005 Trailtech gooseneck flat deck trailer w/beaver tail & ramps; 25-ft. Westward 7000 SP swather w/674-hrs (Jerry Trobert (306)861-0638) 1987 JD 318 garden tractor w/PTO & 3PTH rototiller; 1992 F250 XLT Ford F250 DSL PU (Johnstone (306)861-6281) 1987 GMC Wrangler 2WD PU w/V6 (Johnstone (306)861-6281) 1978 IH Loadstar 3-Ton grain truck (Al Watson Estate); JD 1610 31-ft. seeding tool & Harmaon 1830 air cart (Al Watson Estate); JD 610 DT cultivator w/Degelman harrows (Al Watson Estate); Flexi Coil tyne harrow bar (Al Watson Estate); Kirchner V Ditcher (Al Watson Estate); 2 MF 360 discers; Sakundiak 7-33 grain auger w/Honda engine (Al Watson Estate); Brandt 7-40 auger (Johnstone); Allied 7-40 auger Bush Hog 5-ft. gyro mower; 3, 1650 & 2, 2,750-bu grain bins on cement (Johnstone) Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)4212928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

• Kioti DK40SE HST Diesel Tractor, MFWD, Kioti KL401 Loader & Bucket • 2012 16ft Sokal Enclosed Trailer, Rear Double Doors & Side Entry Door • Toyota Fork Lift, Propane, 4,000LB Cap • 7ft Land Pride RBT 1584 3PTH Blade • RP1211 Vicon Round Baler • John Deere Haybine • Fuel slip Tank w/ Pump • Quick Attach Blade • 6ft 3PTH Cultivator • 4ft 3PTH Brush Mower • 4 Section Harrows & Drawbar • Massey Ferguson 4ft 3 PTH Brush Mower

YARD EQUIPMENT & TRAILERS: • 2012 16ft Sokal Enclosed Trailer, Rear Double • 2 Wheel Utility Trailer (homemade) • Equalizer Hitch • Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler • New Husqvarna Garden Tiller 9HP FT900

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Cabinet Box Clamps Pre-Finished 4X8 Sheets Cabinet Material Hitachi Compound Sliding Mitre Saw Heavy Duty Table Saw w/ Ext Milwaukee Metal Shear 7 1/4in Milwaukee Circular Saw Porter Cable Plunge Router King Industrial Dust Collector 2 Bag, 5 HP Electric • Floor Model Drill Press • Mac Tools Rolling Cabinet • Schulz HD Air Compressor • Allen Wrenches • Tap & Die Set • Graco Series 700 HVLP Paint Sprayer • Campbell Hausfeld Paint Sprayer • Ext. Ladders • Paslode Air Nailers • Bostitch Framing Nailers • Makita Angle Grinders • Hydraulic Lift Table • Drywall & Taping Tools PLUS MUCH MORE INCLUDING HOUSEHOLD GOODS & FURNITURE!!

CABINETRY EQUIPMENT & TOOLS: • • • •

Phase Quest 3 Phase Converter Mepla Mat 1500 Hinge Machine Blum Type Line Boring Machine Conquest BO111 Peligro Hinge Graff Machine

Full Listing At www.pennerauctions.com

PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.3061 Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

PRIVATE SALE

2012 Dodge 1/2 ton full load (showing 24,000 km) call Priscilla at 204-290-9313.

Please visit our website www.kayesauctions.com for complete listing & pictures TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Debit paid in Full Same Day of Sale. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS “Everything Sold As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed.

KAYE’S AUCTIONS (204) 668-0183 (WPG.)

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Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

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AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

AUCTION 21

JUNE

ERWIN & LINDA HESS WROXTON, SK

Directions: 20 Miles East Of Yorkton Along Highway #10 then 1/2 Mile north.

2 CASE IH 9350

10:30 AM

2001 PREMIER 2940 30 Ft. 1,598 HRS

2000 JD 9650

PARTIAL LISTING: TRACTOR CASE 2290 DOZER BLADE LEON 10 Ft. GRAIN TRUCK 1999 STERLING T/A • 1984 CHEVROLET 70 T/A • 1980 CHEVROLET 60 AIR DRILL MORRIS MAXIM II 40 Ft. W/TANK CULT BOURG 8810-40 Ft. • MORRIS 731-35 Ft. DISK KELLO 13 Ft. SPRAYER BRANDT QF1000PLUS 80 Ft. HH DEGELMAN 50 Ft. HARROWBAR FLEXICOIL 80 Ft. ROCK PICKER DEGELMAN R560S AUGER BUHLER 10X50 • SAKUNDIAK 7X45 • SAKUNDIAK 7X41 GRAIN VACUUM REM 2100 BINS 7 FLAT BOTTOMS, STEEL FLOORS LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT JD X300

1-800-667-2075

SK PL # 914507 • AB PL # 180827

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AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions TRIPLE D FARMS LTD AUCTION Farm Auction Fri., June 20th, 2014 10:00am 8-Mi North of Rocanville on #8 OR 20-Mi South of Langenburg on #8 ROCANVILLE, SK. CONTACT: (306)434-7200. MACHINERY– TRACTOR: 1983 835 Vers 4WD Tractor- 6500 Eng Hrs., 855 Cummins Eng 250-HP, 18.4x38 duals, bottom end done at 5,000-hrs; COMBINE: 1995 R62 Gleaner combine- 1980 Eng Hrs, 1,585 Thresher Hrs, Cummins 8.3L eng 275-HP SunnyBrook rotor, Small seed kit, wheel widening kit, 300-bus grain tank, Victory super 8 PU; 1992 960 30-ft. Macdon straight-cut draper header & trailer w/Gleaner adapter; SWATHER: 1995 200 MF Swather 1740 Eng Hrs, Isuzu DSL Eng 26-ft. doubleswath, U2 PU reel, Belly mount swath roller; TRUCKS: 1978 Intl Tandem Hwy Trac-tor, 855 Cummins 400-HP Eng 10SPD Fuller/Eaton trans, Jake brakes, good rubber, fresh brakes. 20-ft. frame; 1978 GMC 6500 grain truck, 16-ft. Cancade box & hoist, 366 Eng; 1974 Ford 750 Cab-over Tag-Axle grain truck, 20-ft. Cancade box & hoist, 362 Eng on Propane; 1972 Ford 500 grain truck, 14-ft. home built box & hoist, Aluminum floor; AUGERS: 10-in.x60-ft. Farm King PTO auger, Me-chanical swing auger; 7-in.x45-ft. Sakundiak auger, 13-HP Honda Eng; 7-in.x45-ft. Sakundiak auger, 18-HP Kohler Eng electric start c/w Wheatheart Bin Sweep, auger Eng mount pump, Pioneer ends on hoses; MISC EQUIPMENT: 60-ft. Computer Spray-er, foam marker, twin line boom; Vermeer #240 40-ft. fertilizer spreader; Pamier Swath fluffler/mover; Leons 45-ft. airseeder tank; Degelman PTO Rock picker; Wilrich 45-ft. cult & harrows; 60-ft. Phoenix rotary harrow; 50-ft. Laurie tine bar; 100 barrel oil-feild tank; 1,200-Gal. poly tank; 1,300-Gal. SS tank w/liquid fertilizer cart project & pump; Fuel Tanks & hoses; Honda 2-in. Pump; BINS: 1650 Weststeel on wood floor; 1350 Weststeel on wood floor; 2, 2911 Behlen bins, no floors. Plus shop & misc items. NOTE: Wayne has quit farming & is selling his equipment. Tractor & combie look good. Online bidding 1:00PM. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. Li-cense #915851.

AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts GREAT PRICES ON NEW, used & remanufactured engines, parts & accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check us out at www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. Ph (204)532-2187, Russell MB.

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions Jerry & Sonya Pasloski Auction Farm Auction Sat., June 21st, 2014 10:00AM. 2.5 NORTH, 1 EAST, 3/4 NORTH OF RAMA. RAMA, SK. CONTACT: (306)593-4412 OR (306)343-7357. MACHINERY– TRACTORS: Vers 800 Tractor 4WD, cab, air, duals, 9,500-hours (one bad cyl); Cockshutt 1850 DSL cab, cooler, hyd; Cockshutt 1550 Gas good rubber (Oliver motor), hyd; Case 830 square fender gas w/dozer; Cockshutt 30 gas PTO; COMBINE: Gleener L2 DSL Combine cab, air, chopper, melroe PU, 3,200 engine hrs; TRUCKS: 1969 Ford 900 Cab Over Grain Truck 17ft. western industries box, hoist, tarp, on propane; 1975 Ford F150 propane & gas; 1987 Chevy Camper Special 4WD on propane; 1987 Nissan 1/4-Ton DSL needs head gasket; TILLAGE: Case IH 40-ft. Vibrachisel & harrows, good; Willrich 45-ft. Vibrashank & harrows; 2, 12-ft. discer hooked together; 3, 12-ft. Cockshutt discer; 3 furrow JD plow; Cockshutt 24-ft. Vibrashank; MISC MACHINERY: Degelman stone picker; Flexicoil 60-ft. tine harrow bar; Vers 18-ft. PTO swather; 2 small 6-in. augers; 35-ft. PTO 6-in. auger; Grain cleaner w/carter disc; RESTORATION: 1965 Mercury 2 door hard top not running, needs restoring (shedded). Plus misc & shop. NOTE: Jerry is retiring from farming. Not many small items. Online Bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851

UNRESERVED PUBLIC FARM AUCTION

Ludwig Farms Ltd. – Dale & Joanne Ludwig Lampman, SK | June 21, 2014 · 10am

FRIDAY

ARLYNN & LILLIAN KURTZ COTTAGE FARMS LTD. STOCKHOLM, SK

Directions: From Stockholm Go 3.5 Miles East On Hwy# 22 Then 3.5 Miles South

JUNE

2011 CASE IH 550HD

2010 JOHN DEERE 9870STS

9:30 AM

CASE IH STX440-16 Ft. DOZER

TWO 2000 JD 9650CTS

JD 4895-30 Ft. HEADER 1,146 HRS

PARTIAL LISTING: TRACTOR CASE 4690 W/LEON DOZER • CASE 7140 MFWD 3 PTH • VERS 1150 • CASE IH 7220 MFWD W/FEL • CASE 1570 • CASE 1070 W/FEL • FORD VERS 9030 W/FEL, 3 PTH CRAWLER TRACTOR CAT D7E HEADER TWO MAC DON 960 SWATHER 2006 HESSTON 9240-30 Ft. 987 HRS HC SPRAYER JD 4900-90 Ft. TRUCK TRACTOR 1994 VOLVO • 1995 VOLVO T/A GRAIN TRUCK 2001 MACK T/A • 2000 MACK T/A LIGHT TRUCK 1992 DODGE 4x4 D. GRAIN TRAILER 2003 CASTLETON SUPER B • 1994 CASTLETON 40 Ft. GRAIN CART 2003 BOURG 750 TANDEM DISK KELLO 27 Ft. HH FLEXICOIL 47Ft. • DEGELMAN 50Ft. • MORRIS 70 Ft. HARROWBAR RITE WAY 56 Ft. ROCK PICKER 2002 DEGELMAN 6000 • DEGELMAN R570S LAND ROLLER DEGELMAN 40 Ft. GRAIN BAGGER 2009 AKRON • GRAIN EXTRACTOR RICHIGER AUGER SAKUNDIAK 7x42 • WHEATHEART 13x70 GRAIN VACUUM • GRAIN DRYER WHEATHEART V-DITCHER • BINS 8 FLAT BOTTOM STEEL FLOORS 3 HOPPER BOTTOM

1-800-667-2075

SK PL # 914507 • AB PL # 180827

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2012 CASE IH WD1203 36 FT

2011 CASE IH PATRIOT 3230 100 FT

AUCTION LOCATION: From MOOSOMIN, SK go 9.6 km (6 miles) North on Hwy 8, then 4.8 km (3 miles) East, then go 1.6 km (1 mile) South OR From ROCANVILLE, SK go 16 km (10 miles) South on Hwy 8, then go 4.8 km (3 miles) East, then go 4.8 km (1 mile) South. GPS: 50.2186, -101.6193 New Holland 1049 Self Propelled Bale Wagon · (2) New Holland 116 16 Ft Hydraulic Swing Mower Conditioner · 2012 Seed Hawk 6612 66 Ft Air Drill · 2013 Bourgault 6700ST Tow-Behind Air Tank · 2011 Case IH Patriot 3230 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · Bale King Bale Processor · 2012 Brent 1082 Grain Car · John Deere GPS & AutoSteer ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Kevin Ortt: 306.451.7388 800.491.4494

AUCTION LOCATION: From LAMPMAN, SK, go 8 km (5 miles) East on Grid 361, then go 7.2 km (4.5 miles) North.GPS: 49.4428, -102.6457 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2011 Case IH 550HD 4WD · 2006 New Holland TV145 BiDirectional · 2006 Case IH MX210 Magnum MFWD · 2010 John Deere 9870STS Combine · 2009 MacDon FD70 40 Ft Flex Draper Header · 2010 Westward M150 40 Ft Swather · 2008 International ProStar Limited Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 2005 International 9400I Eagle Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 1984 International S1900 T/A Grain

Truck · 2000 GMC 2500 SL 4x4 Pickup Truck· 2012 Doepker 42 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailer · 2004 Doepker 42 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailer · 40 Ft T/A Hiboy Trailer · Custombuilt S/A Trailer · 2005 Seed Hawk 6412 64 Ft Air Drill · 2011 Bourgault 6550ST Tow-Behind Air Tank · 2008 Case IH SPX3320 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2000 Kubota L3010 MFWD Utility · 2004 Schulte XH1500 15 Ft Rotary Mower ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Dale Ludwig: 306.487.2710 (h), 306.487.7433 (c), dj.lud@signaldirect.ca Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Kevin Ortt: 306.451.7388 800.491.4494

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a very large, multifarm Equipment/RV/Vehicle Auction Sat., June 21st, 2014 at the Estevan Motor Speedway @ 9:00am. Consign your items now by calling (306)421-2097 or email info@mackauctioncompany.com NH 9030 Bidirectional tractor w/NH 7414 FEL; JD 4555 2WD tractor w/duals & 5,300-hours; JD 2550 2WD tractor w/JD 245 FEL & 3-PTH; IH 5288 2WD tractor w/duals; JD 250 Series II skidsteer with A/C, 16-ft. car hauler w/7,000-lb axle; White 2-135 FWA tractor w/3PTH; Wobco 666 road grader w/471 Detroit engine; 20-HP DSL Allis Chalmers 920 tractor w/mower, blower & tiller; Case 970 tractor w/FEL; Co-op Implements 810 2WD tractor; IH 684 DSL 2WD w/Leon 636 FEL; (2) MacDon 960 36-ft straight-cut header; Vers 9025 swather header; 39-ft Case IH 5600 air seeder w/Flexicoil 1100 air tank; Case IH 1680 SP combine; Coil JD 318 garden tractor w/mower & rototiller; JD 316 garden tractor; JD Sabre garden tractor, rear bagger; Case 446 garden tractor; Craftsman garden tractor w/blower; Deutz Allis 5220 FWA tractor w/21-HP engine & 3-PTH; 1985 Mack tandem axle gravel truck; 2003 Sierra 1500 extended cab truck 4WD w/134,167-kms; 2001 Chev 2500 HD regular cab 4WD Duramax DSL; 2008 Ford Taurus SEL AWD, loaded w/leather & only 26,000-kms; 2006 Canyon Trail Gulfstream 28-ft. rear bunk model 5th wheel; 2007 29-ft front kitchen Puma Palimino travel trailer w/large slide; 2003 Trail Lite Cruiser Hybrid travel trailer; 1976 Dodge Triple E 26-ft. motorhome; 1988 Chev 1500 regular cab PU; 1980 GMC 7000 single axle grain truck w/15-ft silage box; 1988 GMC 3-ton truck with 14-ft. cargo box w/end gate hoist; 1977 Chev C-60 grain truck w/30,500-kms; 1976 GMC 3-Ton grain truck; 1963 IH 1700 3-ton grain truck, skid steer trailer; 1983 20-ft Keen aluminum gooseneck stock trailer; 1983 20-ft. Keen aluminum gooseneck stock trailer; 45-ft. Trailmobile flat deck trailer w/large steel water tanks; Lift Off stock trailer w/8 bale lift off bale rack; 2010 Teagle Tomahawk 8080WB straw/feed chopper; IH 2400 Round Baler; 2004 NH BR780 round baler; JD 1600A haybine w/rubber crimpers; NH 660 round baler; NH 1475 16-ft haybine; NH 900 forage harvester w/metal detector; NH 1033 bale wagon; NH 311 square baler; Case IH 563 RBX round baler; Jiffy Blow Deck silage blower w/live floor; Green Belt silage feed wagon; high dump silage wagon; IH forage blower; Jiffy silage feed wagon; (2)605C Vermeer round balers; 30-ft. HD corral panels; 8-ft. & 10-ft. corral panels; round bale scale; grain troughs; Farm King 12-in. roller mill; calf tip table; Lift Off bale self-unloading carrier; 80-bu hopper wagon; Sovema 12 wheel hay rake; Summers 50-ft. heavy harrows w/2055 Valmar; Noble 15-ft. 1409 tandem disc; 20-ft. tandem disc; 52-ft. CCIL field cultivator; 32-ft. Melroe cultivator w/Gandy spreader; MF SP 510 combine; Leon 3000 rock picker; MF 360 18-ft. discer; IH 914 PT combine; Haybuster rock picker; 3-PTH fertilizer spreader, utility trailer, Degelman hyd rock picker, granular chemical hopper transfer; Vers 10-61 swing auger; Westfield 10-60 swing auger; Sakundiak 7-40 auger; Sakundiak 10-65 swing auger; Sakundiak 10-60 swing auger; 1/2 moon aeration for 19-ft. bins; 3 door assemblies for 19-ft. Weteel Rosco, hyd transfer auger; 50 KVAPTO generator; Farm King 7-ft. snow blower; MTD 45-in. walk behind snow blower; (3)36-in. cement power trowels; gas powered jack hammer; gas powered jacks; plate tampers; tree chipper; gas powered post hole; auger; 3-in. water pump w/gas engine; Kubota 2200W generator; Generac 3 PTH 17 KW generator; Poly 350-gal water tank; construction heaters; stipple machine; lumber planer; insulation blower; tree chipper; rototillers & garden power tools; cement mixers; lawn power rake; cement mixers; concrete vibrators; 3-Ton truck box trailer; Leon FEL; 1,250gal poly water tank; Poly water tank 1/2-Ton size; natural gas furnace for shop; 2007 Polaris Ranger 500 UTV; 1995 Trav L Mate 24-ft. travel trailer bunk model; 1987 24.5-ft. Prowler 5th wheel camper; 1988 Honda Goldwing motorcycle; Harley Davidson golf cart; New 18.4x42 tires & rims; Buhler pallet forks; antique gravity gas bowser pump; wooden garden sheds. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

Tuxford, SK | June 26, 2014 · 10am

2012 CASE IH 500HD & 2012 SEED HAWK 6612 66 FT & 2013 BOURGAULT 6700ST

Chris Mannle: 306.435.4218 (h), 306.435.8013 (c) or mannle21@hotmail.com Ken Mannle: 306.435.3411 (h), 306.435.8075 (c) or mannle@rfnow.com

2010 WESTWARD M150 40 FT

Sunrise Farms Ltd.

Moosomin, SK | June 27, 2014 · 11 am

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2012 Case IH 500HD FWD · 2012 Case IH Puma 145 MFWD · 2010 Case IH 7120 Combine · 2010 Case IH 7120 Combine · 2012 Case IH WD1203 36 Ft Swather · 2008 New Holland H8040 36 Ft Swather · 2001 Peterbilt 379 Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 2002 Wilson DWH400 41 Ft Grain Trailer · John Deere 200LC Hydraulic Excavator ·

2008 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR & 2012 DOEPKER

UNRESERVED PUBLIC FARM AUCTION

Mannle Farms

2— 2010 CASE IH 7120

2008 CASE IH SPX3320 100 FT

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

2012 JOHN DEERE S680

2011 JOHN DEERE 4730 100 FT

2013 JOHN DEERE 1910 550 BUSHEL

2005 KENWORTH T800 & 2014 WILSON 37 FT

AUCTION LOCATION: From MOOSE JAW, SK, go 13 km (8 miles) North to Hwy #202 Detour, then go 9.5 km (5.9 miles) East, then go 4.6 km (2.9 miles) North on Hwy #301, then go 1.5 km (.9 miles) West, then go 2.2 km (1.6 miles) North to yard OR From TUXFORD, SK, go 4.6 km (2.9 miles) South on Hwy #2, then go 9.5 km (5.9 miles) East, then go 4.6 km (2.9 miles) North on Hwy #301, then go 1.5 km (.9 miles) West, then go 2.2 km (1.6 miles) North to yard. GPS: 50.590593, -105.445833 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2011 John Deere 9530 4WD · 2008 John Deere 7130 MFWD · 2003 John Deere 7810 MFWD · 2012 John Deere S680 Combine · 2012 John Deere 640FD 40 Ft Flex Draper Header · 2012

Westward M155 35 Ft Swather · 2005 Kenworth T800 Sleeper T/A · 2009 Seedmaster 6412 64 Ft Air Drill · 2013 John Deere 1910 550 Bushel Tow-Behind Air Tank · 2011 John Deere 4730 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Vic Bruce: 306.631.7788 vbruce@sasktel.net Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Darren Clarke: 306.529.5399 800.491.4494

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for the estate of Vivian Kuntz (Contact persons Cecil Ashworth (306)456-2728 or Garry Kuntz (306)861-6245) Mon., June 23rd, 2014 @ 10:00am. Directions from Tribune, SK go 3-mi South on Hwy. 35, 2-mi West & 1-mi South. JD 7800 2WD tractor w/1,430-hrs; JD 4230 2WD tractor w/JD 148 FEL & grapple; JD 1830 2WD tractor w/JD 145 FEL & 3PTH; JD 6620 SP combine w/1,480 engine hrs; JD 224 straight cut header; 2009 Ford Focus 4 door car w/70,000-km; 1980 Ford F-700 grain truck w/38,200-km; 1974 Chev 30 flatdeck 1-Ton dually w/24,430-mi; 1995 Prowler 5th wheel camper; Prairie Drifter slide in truck camper; Brandt 4500 grain vac w/little use; Sakundiak 7-47 auger; Sakundiak 6-33 auger; JD EZ Trak lawn mower w/90-hrs; JD 318 lawn tractor w/tiller; Honda TRX 200 quad; 31ft. Morris Magnum III DT cultivator; 20-ft. JD 9350 hoe drills; MF 360 2, 15-ft. discers; Morris B-36 rod weeder; 60-ft. Flexi Coil harrow packers; JD 336 square baler; Vermeer 605 super F round baler; JD land leveller; Crown 3-yd scraper; JD manure spreader; Degelman 3-PTH angle blade; JD saddle tank; bucket mount hyd auger; Flexi Coil tractor mount post pounder; Wilcar steel deck bale trailer; Vers 400 SP swather; JD sickle mower; JD gyro mower; JD hay rake; Leon hyd rock picker; Riteway rock rake; Vers field sprayer; Ford 951 3-PTH mower; Gem roller mill; calf tipping table; corral panels & gates; W-4 antique tractor; 5, Westeel 2,750-bu bins on cement; 2, Westeel 1,600-bu bins on cement; 2, Westeel 1,350-bu bins on wood; antique dining room suite plus many other hidden treasures, complete line of shop tools. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 12, 2014

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

JULIA & DELVIN & ESTATE OF EDMOND HEARN AUCTION FARM AUCTION Sun., June 22nd, 2014 10:00AM 1 S, 1 W, 1.25 NORTH OF PREECEVILLE. PREECEVILLE, SK. CONTACT: (306)547-4745. MACHINERY– TRACTORS: MF 1085 DSL cab, new tires, new trans, really nice; JD 3020 Diesel good rubber; Case 970 (yellow) cab, hyd, new rear rubber, FEL mounts; MF 180 DSL cab w/homemade blade; Cockshutt 1650 Gas w/Leons FEL; Cockshutt 40 w/front mount post pounder; JD R DSL, nice tin; Ford 8N 3-PTH; HAYING & CATTLE: NH 847 Chain baler, nice; NH 850 chain baler; NH 9-ft. haybine; Case side delivery rake; Bale pull wagons; Bale stooker; Bale buncher; NH 512 manure spreader; JD mix mill, shedded; Round bale feeders; Panels, gates, post, wire, poles, slabs, etc.; Lift of 2x6 lumber; TRUCKS & VEHICLES: 1964 2-Ton wood box & hoist, shedded, nice; 1986 Ford F250 3/4-Ton V8 auto, good; Green Ford Mercury, year?; Red Ford Marquis, year?; Mazda 1/4-Ton, running. Plus misc equip, antique vehicles, misc shop. NOTE: Julia & Delvin are cleaning the yard. Major tractors look nice. Online Bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851

1977 C65 CHEVY 3-TON truck. Comes with 2000gal. fiberglass tank & Honda pump mounted in grain box. $3000. Call Steve (204)242-4163, Manitou.

BUILDINGS Biflod/Hanger Door 26-ft overall height x 32 1/2-ft wide. Comes insulated and includes 3 phase, 575V motor $3,500 (204)325-9558 jamiet@grandeurhousing.com

75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & siding. 16 colours to choose from. B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2

REVENUE PROPERTY IN GRANDVIEW, MB: 2,300-SF building w/3 apartments & a laundromat. All apartments occupied. $89,000.00. MLS #1404846 Karen Goraluk, Salesperson. (204)773-6797 NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. TURN KEY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR business in Roblin, MB established by present owner in 1992. 32-ft x 54-ft commercial steel building, 2 service bays. Built 1997. Site has never had fuel storage on it. 1-Acre lot. Snap on tools. $399,000.00. MLS #1322001 Karen Goraluk, Salesperson. (204)773-6797 NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate.

CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

• FARM • STORAGE SHEDS • COMMERCIAL • FOUNDATIONS | FLOORS • WORK SHOPS

From The Ground Up

Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for archrib buildings BEAT THE PRICE INCREASES CALL NOW

Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794.

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

LARGE ESTATE AUCTION FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014 – 10:00 a.m. LOCATED: In Neche, North Dakota, USA AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Gordon retired from farming a number of years ago. Less his 4WD and combine, all of his equipment remained on the farm, unused, major units kept indoors. He was an automobile and gun enthusiast, and a good mechanic. Please note a wide selection of quality items. Auctioneers will sell 2 rings, so come prepared. SPECIAL NOTICE: Load out assistance will be sale day, June 28 & June 30. All items must be removed by July 5th.

ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE ON MAJOR UNITS:

Please visit www.resourceauction.com for details on how to register in ADVANCE THIS IS A VERY CONDENSED LISTING. PLEASE VISIT www.resourceauction.com for fully detailed listing of all items.

NEARLY NEW PICKUP & FARM TRUCKS:

*2012 Chev 1500 Z71 4x4 4 door pickup, LTZ, V8, auto trans, leather, buckets, a/c, tilt, cruise, p/w/I, alum wheels, box rails & running boards, only 1875 total miles *1976 Chev C65 single axle truck, 366 V8, 5/2 trans, 9.00x20 tires, 16’ Knapheide box, hoist & roll tarp, only 13822 actual miles, kept indoors *1975 GMC 6000 single axle truck, 350 V8, 4/2 trans, 8.25x20 tires, 14’ Rugby steel box & hoist, only 16903 actual miles, kept indoors

COLLECTOR VEHICLES:

*1966 Chev Malibu 4 door, 35O V8, auto, chrome valve covers, air cleaner & alternator, some other performance mods, also original take off parts,

89621 miles showing *1966 Chev C-20 ¾ T pickup, 6 cyl, 4 spd, 120 gal fuel service unit w/12V pump, LP kit & tank, 88926 miles showing *1947 Willys 4x4 jeep w/ hard canopy, runs & drives, kept indoors *1948 Willys 4x4 jeep, runs & drives, kept ndoors *1937 IH 1 ½ T truck, stored inside, non runner *1977 Chev Caprice Classic 4 door sedan, V8, auto, 80482 miles showing *1952 Ford F-5 truck w/ box & hoist, runs, kept indoors

FARM MACHINERY:

*Case IH 4800 24’ field cultivator w/ 3 bar harrow, walking tandems around & floating tongue, low acres *Case IH 4900 35’ field cultivator w/ 3 bar harrow, walking tandems around & floating tongue *Glencoe 35’ heavy duty field cultivator w/ 2 bar harrow & NH3 *Bush Hog 1440 28’ disk w/ 9” spacing & notched front blades, low acres *IHC 6200 20’ (2-10) 6” press drills, dry fert, fldg markers, rubber press, low acres, kept indoors *1984 Versatile 400 18’ hydro sp swather, kept indoors, very low acres, SN #088255 *Hardi 300 gal pt sprayer w/ gas engine drive, 3 way nozzle bodies *New Holland 788B 10’ 3pt hyd angle blade, like new *Erskine 960R HD 96” 3pt 2 stage snow blower *IHC 480 21’ fldg disk *Ashland 45D 4 ½ yd field scraper *Case IH 1100 9’ trailer type sickle mower, like new *Woods 3pt 5’ rotary mower *JD 100 14’ chisel plow *Farm King 10x50 PTO auger w/ hyd swing hopper

*Lindsey 42’ spike tooth hyd harrow *Lindsey 60’ spring tine harrow w/ spray kit *JD 3100 6/16 trailing plow w/ full set of coulters *JD 200 surflex tiller *DK 6” vacuvator & pipes

*Visit website for full tool & miscellaneous listing

HOUSEHOLD & INDOOR COLLECTIBLES:

*2011 JD X304 L & G tractor, all wheel steer, 42” edge deck, only 12 hrs, like new *2011 JD 1332PE 13hp 32” walk behind snow blower, like new *Buhler 8’ 3pt cultivator, like new *Hardi E50 12V utility sprayer w/ 12’ booms *2) Stihl chain saws *Craftsman 5hp 20” snow blower *Campbell Hausfield 5000W 9hp generator

*Household items including- flat screen TV’s, stereo equipment, some older furniture, china, dishes, telescope, much more *2) Unique round glass antique corner curios; oil lamps; antique mantle clock; collector watches; Hull pottery vase; misc glassware *Case cast iron wall emblem & IHC collector lamp *+/- 20 farm toys including some nice cast reproduction steamers, cross mounts etc. *Qty of coins, silver dollars & related *Visit website for complete listing of numerous related lots

*Sioux valve grinder & seat refacer, excellent condition *Campbell Hausfield 5hp upright air compressor *Sears 5hp portable air compressor w/ 30 gal tank *Remline 3 piece Pro Series tool box *Ausco 15T press *Ausco air assist bumper jack *Craftsman 12” band saw/sander *Automotive & farm tech manuals *Portable welder w/ gas engine on 2 wheel trailer *500 gal fuel tank w/ pump *Buddy Lube oil station *Excellent assortment of quality mechanics tools & accessories too numerous to list *Good selection of quality shop & farm miscellaneous too numerous to list *Many new farm & auto lubricants - bulk, box & quarts

*IHC McCormick stationary engine *Large cast iron lard rendering pot *IH Roller mill *Fanning mill, kept indoors *Arctic Cat Panther sled for snowmobilecollector *Other items- visit website for full details REAL ESTATE (sells at 1:00PM) – see website or call for legal description & terms *Tract #1- 1100 sq ft 2 bedroom rambler in Neche, ND w/ 28x22 2 car unattached heated garage, full basement w/ workshop, 1 ½ baths, updated windows & color lock siding *Tract #2- 31 +/- acres, north of Neche, ND, mostly tillable *Tract #3- 24 +/- acre building site east of Neche, ND w/12 older steel bins- 1 w/ air floor, fan & take out auger, Morton 40x90 pole shed w/ 18’ end door & 20’ side door

LAWN & OUTDOOR ITEMS:

TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS:

OUTDOOR COLLECTIBLES:

WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

FYFE PARTS

1-800-667-9871 • Regina 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOISTURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662.

“For All Your Farm Parts”

www.fyfeparts.com GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 or E-mail Requests binmover50@gmail.com

Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. 1-866-729-9876 5150 Richmond Ave. East BRANDON, MB. www.harvestsalvage.ca New, Used & Re-man. Parts

GRAIN BINS WANTED: 1000 or 2000-bushel hopper bottom bin. Also Wanted: 1680 Case combine for parts. Phone (204)636-2637. WESTEEL GRAIN BIN EXTENSIONS, 14-ft & 19ft, galvinized & plastic culverts, 19-ft & 14-ft roof sheets, $35 & $25/each. Roofing &siding seconds, half price. Phone:(204)257-3634.

3pt Sprayer, 125 gal tank 30’ breakaway booms, pto pump quick hitch compatible, $2495 60 gal Marshall Sprayer Spot, Tree or Fire, Honda Engine Poly Tanks Transfer Pumps Meridian Hopper Bins Meridian (Sakundiak) Augers Farm King Augers Honda & Kohler Engines

ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303

*1988 Case IH 7110 Magnum 2WD, power shift w/4 rev, 3 pt, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd, front weights, 18, 4x38 tires & duals, single owner, only 1007 total actual hrs, SN#5208 *2008 JD 3320 MFWD utility tractor, 3 pt w/q hitch, grill guard, fldg ROPS, front weights, air seat, mid & rear PTO, hyd, 72” mower deck, only 226 total hrs, SN#LV3320H421384 *1967 AC 190 gas row crop, Cozy cab, PTO, 2 hyd, 18.4x34 duals, sells w/ like new Du-All 3100 quick attach loader, only 2510 actual hrs, excellent rubber, SN#17816 *AC HD5 diesel crawler w/ hyd dozer & cab, kept indoors, good condition *AC C w/narrow front, starter, lights, excellent rubber & Woods 306 belly mower, nice condition *AC WD45, wide front, 2 pt, PTO & hyd, excellent rubber *AC WC, narrow front, 2pt & PTO

WATROUS SALVAGE

Cudmore Bros.

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD.

TRACTORS & CRAWLER:

FARM MACHINERY

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4-8-TON: 4T Tyler stainless, $4000; 5T Tyler Stainless, $4500; 6T Simonsen, $6000; 8T Willmar, $7000; 8T Willmar 65-ft spread, $8500. (204)857-8403. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

435 CAT SCRAPER, CONVERTED to hydraulics, in excellent condition. $35,000. Phone (204)669-9626.

The Real Used FaRm PaRTs sUPeRsToRe Over 2700 Units for Salvage • TRACTORS • COMBINES • SWATHERS • DISCERS Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN (306) 946-2222 monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CORRAL CLEANING AVAILABLE W/VERTICAL beater spreaders. Phone (204)827-2629 (204)526-7139.

BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794.

Multi-coloured millends.........49¢/ft.2

CONTRACTING Custom Work

FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment

We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our assistance the majority of our clients have received compensation previously denied. Back-Track Investigations investigates, documents your loss and assists in settling your claim. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For more information Please call 1-866-882-4779

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

CONTRACTING

BUSINESS SERVICES

FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

PRICE TO CLEAR!!

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Tractors Combines Swathers MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728.

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

204-873-2395

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443

CRYSTAL CITY, MB

www.cudmorebros.com

Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

FARM MACHINERY Grain Vacuums

1967 MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE JETSTAR 3 Super w/original MM loader, freshly re-built motor. Tires fair to good, $3500. Phone (204)522-8456

CURT’S GRAIN VAC SERVICES, parts & repair for all makes & models. Craik SK, (306)734-2228.

ALLIS DOZER #20, CABLE w/12-ft dozer blade. $5000. Phone evenings (204)646-4226.

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 – 11:00 AM

NOTE: This is NOT a timed online auction. The auction will start on Lot #1 with a live auctioneer and will continue through selling lot by lot. You must bid on each lot as the auctioneer offers them for sale, as in a standard live auction.

CALL FOR BROCHURE, SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LISTING, ONLINE BIDDING TERMS, FEES, DETAILS & INSPECTION SITES www.resourceauction.com or www.ag-auction.com

ITEMS (SO FAR) INCLUDE:

*2009 Case IH 7120 combine, corn/bean/grain, 20.8x42 duals, 28Lx26 rears, lateral tilt feeder, chopper, color touch screen, 1011 engine, 779 sep hrs *2008 Mac Don 974 35’ flex draper, CIH AFX/ NH CR adapter, finger reel *2011 Geringhoff NS1222 12R22 corn head w/ knife rolls & hyd deck plates, low acres, CIH AFX/ NH CR adapter *2000 Case IH SPX3200 SP sprayer, 380/85R46 tires, 800 gal tank, Aim Command, autio boom height, boom section control, FM750 auto steer, 4063 engine hrs *JD 925 25’ flex head, 3” cut, F/A *Allis Chalmers 7040 tractor, power director, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd, 20.8x38 singles, approx 8900 hrs showing *JD 455 25’ folding drill w/ 7.5” spacing, GRASS SEEDER & markers *2012 Timpte 42’ alum hopper bottom, 66” sides, 96” wide, Ag Hoppers, air ride w/ scale, 11R24.5 tires on steel disk wheels & roll tarp. PLUS- Other Hopper Trailers & Tractors, More Heads, Additional Sprayers and Haying Equipment.

THIS IS OUR FIRST MONTHLY REGIONAL ONLINE AUCTION. EXPECT 15-20 UNITS OF QUALITY EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS & SUPPORT ITEMS. FULL LISTING & CATALOG WILL BE POSTED At www.resourceauction.com or www.ag-auction.com on June 14th!!

REGIONAL SELLERS

GORDON KOLLACK ESTATE, OWNER For More Information, contact Personal Representative 701-265-2816; Auctioneer 701-215-2058

AUCTIONEERS & CLERK: Main Resource Equipment Auctions

“Decades of Knowledge - Steady Innovation - Top Results”

Dennis Biliske, Auctioneer, ND Lic 237, ND Clerk 624 2702 17th Ave. S, Grand Forks, ND 58201 Ph: 701-757-4015 • Fax 701-757-4016

Website: www.resourceauction.com | Email: info@resourceauction.com

TERMS: Cash, good check in US funds. All sales final. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. Document fee on vehicle titles will apply & vehicle titles will be mailed to buyers Canadian buyers are always welcome, please furnish a letter of credit for registration. Larger purchases will require payment by wire. Most units move easily across the border, feel free to ask in advance for document assistance if necessary. Some major units will require payment by wire transfer, please contact our office with questions.

“Decades of Knowledge - Steady Innovation - Top Results” AUCTIONEERS & CLERK: Main Resource Equipment Auctions Dennis Biliske, Auctioneer, ND Lic 237, ND Clerk 624 2702 17th Ave. S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, Ph: 701-757-4015, Fax 701-757-4016

Website: www.resourceauction.com | Email: info@resourceauction.com

Canadian buyers are always welcome, please furnish a letter of credit for registration. Larger purchases will require payment by wire. Most units move easily across the border, feel free to ask in advance for document assistance if necessary. Some major units will require payment by wire transfer, please contact our office with questions.

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 12, 2014

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 1981 JD 6620 COMBINE, $8000; 1984 Versatile 4400 swather, 18-ft, $3500; 1965 JD 3020 tractor, $6000; 1979 32-ft-fifth-wheel camper, $3000; 1975 MF 2135 tractor(needs motor work)$2500; 1953 JD AR, $1500. (204)685-3024 2011 8100 HIGHLINE BALE processor w/chopper, grain tank, large tires, $17,500; Westfield 8x50 swing auger, $2500; Brandt 7x28 auger w/bin sweep, $1,300. Contact (204)851-0732 or (204)851-0730, (204)748-2022. 250-BU. CHORE TIME HOPPER bin; 2,000-bu. westeel rosco grain bin; 1967 intl truck w/good steel box & hoist 8x12-ft.; 8-inx41-ft. westfield grain auger w/16-HP Briggs & Stratton engine, electric start; 14-ft. Co-op deep tiller; Assort of wire panels. (204)886-2461 25-FT MF 125 DEEPTILLER, cold flow anhydrous, hyd. shut-off; 25-ft Sylie Rototiller; 4000 Cadman irrigation, new gun; 8-hp Honda; 25-ft Danish tine 3-PTH cult. & packers; 6-row MF Danish tine cult. w/finger-weeders; 8-ft metal drum swath roller; MF 20-ft straight-cut headers; 1976 Ford Louisvil truck chassi, 429 gas rebuilt engine allison, auto trans. tag. (2) 500-G fuel tanks & stands. Phone: (204)476-0367 or (204)834-2750. 2, 7700 FORD TRACTORS 3-PTH, FEL; 1 IHC 250 tractor, 3-PTH, DSL; NH 851 round baler; PMI round baler; New Idea haybine 14-ft.; 20-ft. cultivator; JD 10-ft. rake; Horse trailer tandem; 2000 Chevy Silverado Suburban. (204)322-5614 BRANDT 4000 GRAIN VAC, $7,000; 8x31 Westfield Auger, $1,800; Balers JD 510, $1,250; JD 530,$3,500; JD 535, $5,000; IH 9-ft. Sickle Mower, $1,500; JD 450 9-ft. Mower, $2,200; NH 9-ft., $2,200; IH 7-ft., $850; Brush Mowers Wood 7-ft., $3,000; JD #709, $3,000; JD 15-ft., $6,000; Woods #315, $6,000; JD 10-ft. HD $6,000; JD 5-ft. PT, $1,000; JD 6-ft. 3-PH, $650; 6-ft. 3PH, $1,150; Woods 5-ft. Finishing Mower, $650; 6-ft. Finishing Mower, $1,000. Phone (204)857-8403. DISCS JD 22-FT #330, $9500; 30-ft, $10,500; Versatile 36-ft, $25,000; Bushog 25-ft, $7500; JD 16-ft, $5000; Krause 14-ft, $3500; Krause 15-ft Bifold, $5000; Degelman Rock picker, $2500; JD V Drain-age plow, $1500; Phoenix Harrow 53-ft, $12,000; Summers 72-ft Harrow, $12,000; Scrapers 4 yd, $3900; 6 yd Eversman, $6000; 8.5 yd Midland, $8000; 6 yd crown, $5500; Rotary Ditcher 3 PH, $1250. (204) 857-8403. FLEXI-COIL #62 SPRAYER, 800-GAL. tank, 95-ft boom, $2000 OBO; JD 9350 drills, 3x10 w/marker, grass seed, fertilizer, plus carrier, $2500 OBO; Westfield 8x41 auger w/self propelled w/25-hp Kohler plus grain drag, $4300 OBO; Honda pump new GX120, $525 OBO; Farm King pencil auger, 8x16, $600 OBO; 3-wheel Caddy wagon, 500-gal. (wont tip), $1800 OBO; Haul-All 17-ft seed fertilizer tank, $1500 OBO. Phone (204)746-8721 FOR SALE: 60-FT WILGER field sprayer, good condition, $400; 1974 JD 4230 tractor, loader & 3-PTH, runs good, $9000; 1982 IHC 6200 press drill w/factory transport, good condition, $2000; Homemade 28-ft cattle alleyway complete w/head-gate, excellent condition, $2500 OBO. (204)637-2393, (204)212-2393. FOR SALE: 903 CUMMINGS motor & trans., From 1984 4840 MF tractor. Phone:(306)896-2817 Churchbridge, SK. FOR SALE: ARTSWAY GRINDER-MIXER (Same as international) 20-in hammermill, $700; 2 portable platform scales, $100 ea; 2290 Case tractor w/dual wheels, triple hydraulics; 4020 JD tractor w/duals, dual hydraulics & cab. Phone (204)433-7475, (204)746-0511, St Pierre. FOR SALE: BRANDT QUICK-FOLD sprayer 96ft w/830-gal. tank; Also good roll tarp for 8x15-ft box. Phone (204)799-8130, (204)837-9750. FOR SALE: NH GRINDER/MIXER; 2,500-bu Westeel metal grainery; 310 Fargo truck w/hoist,; 4-Ton Dodge truck, complete w/hoist; L2 gleaner combine; 4490 Case tractor; sprayer complete w/SS tank. Phone:(204)857-7156. GRAVITY WAGONS NEW 400-BU, $7400; 600 Bu, $12,000; 750 Bu, $17,750; Tarps availableused; 350 Bu, $3200; 500 Bu, $6000; 750 Bu Parker, $14,000; Used Graincarts: 750-Bu JM, $12,000; 675 EZ, $11,000; JM 650 Bu, $10,500; Brent 450-Bu, $7500; Grain Screeners: Hutch 1600, $2500; Hutch 3000, $5000; DMC 54, $5000; Kwik Kleen 5 Tube, $4000; 7 Tube, $5000; 7 Tube Hyd drive, $6500; Extra screens, $150. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com (204)857-8403. HAYBINES GEHL 14-FT., $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Hay Conditioners, $800 up; 14 Wheel Rake, $6,500; Vermeer 23R Hyd Rake, $8,500; NH 166 Swath Turner, $3,500; NH 144 Swath Turner, $3,000; Bean Windrower, $5,000; Flexheads JD 925, $6,500; JD 930, $6,500; Case IH 1020 25-ft., $6,000; IH 1020 30-ft., $8,000; IH 820, $2,000; Artsway Mixmill, $1,500; Champion 20in. Rollermill, $2,000; JD 780 Hydrapush Spreader, $9,000; Phone (204)857-8403. IHC 6 BOTTOM PLOW, 3-PTH, 4-tonne fertilizer spreader, corn cultivator; 30-ft swather; standing poplar; pasture & hayland for rent; Three sheep for sale plus much more. (204)268-1888. JD 105 DSL HYDRO combine, excellent cond., C/W 22-ft and PU headers. 23.1xR30 sprayer tires. Header trailer. 18.4x34 tire. 27x32 HD 10-bolt rims. 30.5x32 tire. 24-ft triple-axle trailer. 91 Dodge Cummins 5-spd transmission assembly. (204)766-2643 text (204)955-8970. JD 330 DOUBLE DISC 27-ft, $6000; 960 MacDon header 1998, 30-ft excellent shape, CIH adaptor, $14,000; 1020 CIH straight header, 25-ft, $5,500. Call Ray or Joel (204)745-7225, (204)750-1106.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

EDGE EQUIPMENT SALES 3-170 Murray Park Rd Winnipeg, MB

204-837-1660

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Exclusive PowerFold® feature allows operators to lift DuraMax® decks with their fingers not with their backs.

USED GRASSHOPPERS AVAILABLE NEW EQUINOX BLACK 1,250-GAL tank, $390 OBO; New Equinox Yellow HD 1,250-gal tank, special price at $530; New GX 690 Honda Motor 24-HP, extra strong to run 54-ft. air seeder, loaded, hour counter & oil alert, electric start, retail $2,765 special price $2,165; New GX 630 Honda Motor 20-HP, loaded, retail $2,395 special at $1,860; New GX 390 13-HP Honda, rope start, retail $1,312, special $800; New Saga Scooter 50cc, electric start, retail $1690 special at $1,335; All warranty 2 years. A&T Sales Ltd, (204)822-1354 cell (204)8231559, Morden, MB. QUIT FARMING: 2008 STX 430 4WD, new tires, $160,000; 2008 CIH 8010 4WD combine, 30-ft flex draper, $200,000; 2011 Farm King Auger, 13x85, hyd. swing & hyd. lift on swing, $18,000; 2013 Geringhoff corn chopping header, 8x30-in, w/row stompers, $80,000; (2) 105 White tractors, rebuilt eng., $7,000; Hutchmaster tandem, $5,000; Road-runner header haul, $8,000; 30-ft MacDon draper header, $20,000; IH 4240 tractor w/15-ft mower, $12,000; 16x30 Westco cult., $1,500; 16x30 Band sprayer, $1,500; 1998 T-800 Kenworth w/N14 Cum-mins, 18spd, 4-way locks, SS paving Box, 30-in. live belt, $33,000; 2006 CAT 320 excavator, 10,000-hrs w/QA cleaning bucket, nice, $60,000. Call:(204)871-0925, Macgregor, MB. QUONSET NEW, 35X52X18; JD 2420 DSL, 25-ft & 16-ft hay; JD 7410 FWA, w/loader; MF 860 p/u $5000, & 20-ft straight cut; Ford 5000 w/loader; Vac, sewer tank & pump; Rotex SR7 power parachute for parts; Chev tandem gravel box & hoist; C7 tree farmer skidder; Bison head squeeze (complete); 2004 Rumblebee shortbox; 16-ft dual axle cattle trailer gooseneck, like new. Cyclone PTO Fert spreader; Skid mount Cummins motor w/transmission; D343 CAT motor for parts; Bantam C366 w/471 Track hoe for parts; 21-ft Carter Hart PU/reel; 1-tonne truck hoist; Ford 6-ft, 3-PT angle blade for 40-HP & bigger tractor; CAT IT 28G loader, 2.5-yd. (306)236-8023.

TRACTORS John Deere

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

1979 4440 6,200-HRS, 3-PTH, extra fuel tank, $24,900; 8.5-yd Leon scraper, made improvements, $14,900; Wooden 16-ft. work bench w/50 drawers & steel top, $2,000. (204)746-6470 cell (204)712-7104.

FORAGE BASED BLACK ANGUS Bulls. Virgin 2-yr olds & herd sires available. www.nerbasbrosangus.com (204)564-2540 or (204)773-6800.

JD 444 PAYLOADER, 1 1/2-yd bucket, hyd. works good. $17,500 OBO. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

TRACTORS Versatile 835 VERSATILE W/RETURN LINE for air seeder, field ready, new inside tires, VGC, asking $20,000. Phone (204)425-3837.

TRACTORS 2-Wheel Drive

2009 JD 4895 SP wind roller, bar ties, HID lights, long wiper, variable speed reel w/16-ft 896 hay header, nonclog guards, steel skid shoes, 330 cutting hours, $69,000; 2011 A30D MacDon mower conditioner, 16-ft pull-type w/ stub guards on cutting bar, $20,000; 2009 JD 568 Megawide round baler, 1000 PTO, w/net wrap, high-moisture kit, auto oiler & Gandi hay preservative applicator, approx 10,000 bales, $29,000; 2005 Morris 1400 Hay hiker, 14 bale w/divide stop, $17,000; 2006 Matador swath turner, model 7900 hyd drive, $3000. Contact (204)851-0732 or (204)851-0730, (204)748-2022. 565T HESSTON ROUND BALER, good condition. Phone (204)248-2488, Notre Dame de Lourdes. FOR SALE: 2005 CASE IH baler, RBX562, wide PU, belts VG to New, shedded, excellent cond, auto-tie. (204)476-0100, Carberry. VERMEER 605 J BALER, VGC, always stored inside, $4500 OBO. Phone (204)748-5609 or (204)851-5810

HAYING & HARVESTING Mower Conditioner 2007 MACDON A30-S MOWER conditioner that was purchased new in 2009, done approx 3,500-acs, VGC, new knife last yr. Brian McCarthy (306)435-3590 cell (306)435-7527, Moosomin, SK.

HAYING & HARVESTING Swather Accessories HALF-MOON CROP LIFTERS, $5.00 each; Keer sheer, $150.00. Phone (204)669-9626

HAYING & HARVESTING Various

MARKET GARDEN EQUIP: Irrigation system, ap-prox., 3700-ft of pipe, 3-in, 4-in & 5-in, sprinklers, fittings, parts & 4-in PTO pump, $6800 OBO; Allis Chalmers CA tractor, c/w 2-row cultivators & potato hillers, $2300 OBO; 1987 International 274 tractor, DSL, c/w 3-PTH, bellymounted cultivators, asking $6000 OBO; Misc potato, cabbage, onion bags & Potato bag sewing machine. Call Gil (701)213-6826, Portage La Prairie.

03 NH HW 320 SP 16-ft. mower conditioner approx 1,100-hrs; 07 NH BR780A baler wide PU & wheels, twine & net, endless belts, 540 PTO, approx 300-hrs; 03 NH HT154 18 wheel V-rake, approx 400-hrs; baler & Mow-Co always shedded, all equipment VGC, used very little last 5 yrs. (204)372-6525.

QUIT FARMING MUST SELL! 1983 555 Versatile, 6134-hrs, $15,000 OBO; 31-ft Case IH field cultivator, $3800; 1976 C65 Chev 5-ton, tag-axle, 61,159-miles, $12,000 OBO. Call Ron (204)918-3169, Gladstone.

BALE WRAPPER 3 YRS old, done less than 500 bales, 3-pt. mounted; Bale hugger for wrapped bales. Both as new, made by AG-wrap. $13,000 OBO for both. (204)483-2494, cell (204)483-0782

WISHEK 14-FT. DISC, $20,000; Towner Breaking Disc Kewannee 13-ft. Breaking Disc 36-in. Blades Row Crop Cultivators 4-12R Lilliston 8R Richardton Hi-Dump Silage Wagons 12-ft. $3,000; New Style 12-ft. #700, $7,000; Richardton #770 1050 CF lifts to 15-ft., $21,000; Rex Forage Wagon Front Conveyor w/6 Wheel Wagon, $3,000; JD 3970 Harvester, $8,900; NH 890, $2,500; IH 781, $2,500; Danhauser Post Auger, $650. Phone (204)857-8403.

LIKE NEW 8 WHEEL Hyd. rake, red in colour $4,900.00 OBO. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www. reimerfarmequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

NH #1475 HAYBINE 14-FT., cut few acs, in excellent condition, $6,500; Woods 60-in. mower, $550. Phone (204)746-8851, Morris.

OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB. For sale: yearling & 2-yr old bulls. Also, a couple of herd sires. Phone: (204) 375-6658 or (204)383-0703.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus 2 RED ANGUS BULLS for sale. 3-yr old, both heifer bulls. $2,500/each. Jim Abbot, Carman, MB. Phone:(204)745-3884 or (204)750-1157.

FOR SALE: 2001 NH 1475 Haybine, 14-ft 2300 header, 1000-PTO, low acres, always shedded, excellent condition. (204)728-2949

TRACTORS 4-Wheel Drive

FOR SALE: REG RED Angus bulls yearlings & 2 yr olds. For more info (204)773-3252

Rebuilt Concaves

2009 2375 VERS 4WD, 1,520-HRS, 710X38 Firestones, Weights, 12-SPD, $129,500. Call (204)825-8121.

FOR SALE: YEARLING RED Angus bulls, semen tested, delivery available. Also White Mammoth Jenny donkey. Phone (204)383-5802, or (204)383-0100.

Rebuild combine table augers Rebuild hydraulic cylinders Roller mills regrooved MFWD housings rebuilt Steel and aluminum welding Machine Shop Service Line boreing and welding

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248

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TRACTORS Various 2006 MF 6485, 6600-HRS, dyna-shift transmission, 18.4 R42 duals, cab suspension, electronic joystick, 4 remotes, MF 975 loader. Call (204)745-7864, JD 4630, 3-PT, DUALS, $16,500; JD 4430, 23.1 tires, $12,500; JD 4230, cab, air, dual PTO, $11,500; JD 3130, w/add on 3-PT, $8,500; JD 3130 w/Leon loader, cab $8,500; Case 1370, duals, big front rubber, $8,500; IHC 1066, cab, 3-PT, duals, $7,500; Case 730, gas, square fenders w/front mount blower, $4,950. (204)746-2016, (204)746-5345.

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

Combines COMBINES Accessories

The Icynene Insulation System® • Sprayed foam insulation • Ideal for shops, barns or homes • Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient®

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM STILL has several yearling & 2-yr old Red Angus &Maine-Anjou bulls. All bulls are semen tested, vaccinated, can be de-livered. Phone:(204)373-2631 or check us out at www.wilkinridge.logspot.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais FOR SALE: 2 YR Old Charolais bull, not registered, off of heavy milking cow, $3,000. Phone (204)843-2917. FOR SALE: 2-YR OLD Charolais Bulls, polled, quiet, low birth weights, tested & delivered, $2300-$2500. Wayne Angus (204)764-2737, Hamiota MB. FOR SALE: 2-YR OLD PB Registered Charolais bull. Will be an easy calver, semen tested. We also have yearling bulls, guaranteed. K.E.H. Charolais, Keith Hagan:(204)748-1024. FOR SALE: POLLED YEARLING Charolais bulls, Silverado grandsons, will be semen tested. Jack Bullied:(204)526-2857. FOR SALE: PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls, 2-yr olds & yearlings. Polled, some Red Factor, some good for heifers, semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. R & G McDonald Livestock, Sidney MB. (204)466-2883, (204)724-2811. MARTENS CHAROLAIS has 3 YR old, 2-yr old & yearling bulls for sale. Dateline sons for calving ease & performance. Specialist sons for consistent thickness. Also Pleasant Dawn Marshall sons. Call Ben (204)534-8370.

HAYING & HARVESTING Baling Equipment

2007 HESSTON CHALLENGER LB34B 3x4 square baler, $67,000; 2005 Hesston 4760 3x3 square baler w/ accumluater, $38,000; 3 NH Forage boxes, 1 w/tandem wagon, offers. Ph (204)728-4784, Brandon.

ONE 2-YR-OLD REGISTERED BULL sired by KLM KRYPTONITE5R, 3 Registered Black Angus 1-yr old sired Ossaiva 41Y, all passed the semen test, Birth WTS from 80-83-lbs, all quiet. Frank Case (204)428-3961, cell (204)856-6931, Portage.

STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or cell: 204-8715170, Austin.

HAYING & HARVESTING Various

HAYING & HARVESTING

2004 NH 740 AUTO tie, bale ramps, counter, wide Pickup, done only 390 bales. Owner passed away. Has not been used for several years, small operation. $12,900.00 OBO. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www. reimerfarmequipment.com

FOR SALE: 2-YR OLD & yearling Black Angus bulls, bunk fed, fertility tested, weigh sheets available, low birth weights, many industry leading bloodlines, delivery available, Black Meadows Angus. Call Bill (204)567-3782.

HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

Tillage & Seeding TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Equipment FH 536 40-FT. 1989 Bourgault cultivators, tine harrows, knock on shovels, 230 trip, good condition, $11,000 OBO. (204)744-2312 or (204)825-0141, Somerset, MB.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Various 33-FT JD 1000 FIELD cultivator w/Herman harrows; 31-ft Case IH 4700 Vibratiller, nice shape, good 3-row harrows; 50-ft Farm King harrows, 60-ft of Herman harrows & 70-ft of Herman harrows, all w/new teeth; Flexi-coil 1610 plus 3-wheeled air tank; 100-ft System 62 Flexi-coil sprayer w/ wind-screens & hydraulic disc markers. (204)325-2416

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IRON & STEEL

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh

FOR SALE: RIM FROM an old steam engine wheel. Phone Wilfred Wildeman:(204)564-2251. Inglis, MB.

POLLED YEARLING & 2 yr old bulls Selin’s Gelbvieh, Stockholm, SK. (306)793-4568.

FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE: REGISTERED HORNED Hereford bulls, 2-yr olds & yearlings. Semen tested & delivered when needed. Also, yearling open Hereford heifers. Phone Morley Wilson:(204)246-2142.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

FOR SALE: REG POLLED Hereford bulls, yearlings & 2 yr olds, current Pedigrees, reasonably priced. Phone Martin (204)425-3820 or Lanard (204)425-3809, Vita, MB.

GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION MART. LTD.

HORNED HEREFORD 2-YR & yearling bulls for sale. Performance tested; fertility tested; guaranteed & delivered. Raising & selling Horned Herefords since 1973. Call Wendell Reimer: (204)379-2773. Located at St. Cloud, MB.

INDIVIDUAL SHANK MOUNTED PACKERS; New Dutch knives, half-price also Misc used boots & knives. Phone (204)263-5392.

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

TracTors

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

TRACTORS Case/ IH

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

1989 7130 3-PTH large PTO, 20.8x38 rear tires, good shape, runs excellent, $30,000 OBO. Phone (204) 526-7139. 2010 CIH DX-55 CAB, air, MFWD, 3 pt., 2,000-hrs, like new. $34,900 OBO. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www. reimerfarmequipment.com

TRACTORS Ford 1952 8N FORD TRACTOR w/3-PH, new tires, radiator, grill, grill guard, tachometer, & paint. Excellent yard tractor. Call (204)476-5883.

TRACTORS John Deere FOR SALE JD 2555 - MFWD, CAH, 3 pt, w/245 loader; JD 2750 - 3 pt, 2wd, w/loader; JD 2950 MFWD, CAH, 3-pt, w/260 loader; JD 4240 Quad shift, 3-pt; JD 4250 MFWD, 15-spd; JD 4430 Quad shift, 3-pt; JD 4440’s (3) Quad shifts, 3-pt; JD 6420 MFWD, 3-pt, 24-spd w/LHR, loader; JD 6430 MFWD, 3-pt, 20-spd w/LHR, premium, w/673 loader, grapple, 5800-hrs; JD 6605 MFWD, 3-pt, PQ w/LHR, 740 loader, grapple; JD 7410 MFWD, 3-pt, PQ w/LHR, w/740 FEL, grapple; JD 8400 MFWD, 3-pt, PS. All tractors can be sold w/new or used loaders. Mitch’s Tractor Sales Ltd. Box 418, St.Claude, MB, R0G 1Z0. Phone:(204)750-2459.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT selection of PB Charolais bulls, both Red & white. Pictures & info on the net www.defoortstockfarm.com. Call Gord or Sue: (204)743-2109. Celebrating 34 years in Charolais.

GRUNTHAL, MB.

every TUESDAY at 9 am 17th & 24th Saturday June 14th Horse & Tack Sale Tack at 10:00 am and horses to follow

Tuesday June 17th

Dairy Sale at 12:00 pm

Sales Agent for

HIQUAL INDUSTRIES

We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural products for your livestock needs. (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc)

For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call

Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519

POLLED HEREFORD & BLACK ANGUS bulls for sale. Yearlings & 2-yr olds available, natural muscled bulls developed w/high forage rations. Semen tested, delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430. POLLED HEREFORD BULLS 20-30 months, quiet, broke to tie, guaranteed delivery avail, naturally developed on forage based feeding program. Catt Brothers (204)723-2831 Austin, MB.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN has 15, 2 yr olds, 21 yearling bulls, Red & Black & Polled, Red bred for performance or calving ease, semen tested, guaranteed & delivery avail. Call Art (204)856-3440 or (204)685-2628. YEARLING & 2 YR Old Polled Limousin Bulls for sale Black, Red. Semen tested, can deliver. 1, 4 yr old herd sire. Diamond T Limousin, Kenton (204)838-2019 cell (204)851-0809.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou 2 BLACK PUREBRED 4-YR old, proven herd sires, moderate birth weights. CEE Farms Genetics. Phone Marcel (204)981-6953, Oak Bluff.

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WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM STILL has several yearling & 2-yr old Maine-Anjou &Red Angus bulls. All bulls are semen tested, vaccinated, can be de-livered. Phone:(204)373-2631 or check us out at www.wilkinridge.logspot.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Salers

BATTLE LAKE FARM HAS for sale Black & Red PB Angus yearling bulls & 2-yr olds. EPD’s & semen tested. (204)834-2202.

PEDIGREED POLLED SALERS SEEDSTOCK, Black or Red, yearling & 2 yr old bulls, also females available; selected from the strongest performing CDN herd (see SLS stock on www.salerscanada.com). Breeding since 1989 for quality, thickness, docility & performance. Records avail. Assistance to match your needs. Bulls semen tested & guaran-teed. Can arrange delivery. Ken at Lundar (204)762-5512, sweetlandsalers@xplornet.ca

MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale Reg Red & Black Angus yearling bulls & 2 yr olds. Good selection. Semen tested, performance data & EPD’s available. Top genetics, Free Delivery. Contact Glen, Albert, Larissa Hamilton (204)827-2358 or David Hamilton (204)325-3635.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus RIDGE SIDE RED ANGUS: Yearling bulls for sale. From top AI sires, semen tested, guaranteed, will keep & feed till you need & deliver. Call Don: (204)422-5216 or visit our website@ ridgesidere-dangus.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus 3 REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bulls, 2, 3-yrs old, 1, 4 yr old birthweight 80-84-lbs. Bismarck, Alliance, Stout bloodlines. Phone Marcel (204)981-6953, Oak Bluff. BLACK ANGUS & POLLED HEREFORD bulls for sale. Yearlings & 2-yr olds available, natural muscled bulls developed w/high forage rations. Semen tested, delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn 1 2-YR OLD WHITE Roan Shorthorn bull, birthweight 83-lbs. Phone (204)365-0066, Shoal Lake. FOR SALE: YEARLING & 2-yr old bulls. Polled, mostly Red. Birthweights starting at 63-lbs. Developed on a growing ration. Out of practical, hardworking cows. Phone (204)764-2382.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental FOR SALE: 4 QUALITY (2 yr old), 1 long yearling, 2 yearling Simm Bulls. These bulls should add growth & performance, & produce excellent females. Polled & horned, Semen tested. Willing to keep the bulls till May 30th. Delight Simmentals Ph: (204)836-2116 or e-mail: G.Delichte@gmail.com

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2 YR OLD & Yearling Red Simm bulls; Also 6 cow calf pairs. Bruce Firby (204)867-2203, Minnedosa. FOR SALE: TWO, 2 yr old Black Simm bulls, sired by Cut Above, out of Wheatland 680S daughters. Also 1 Hereford Simm X Black blazed faced bull, sired by Designer Jeans. Call (204)873-2430.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Speckle Park

Call Ken 204-794-8383 #45 Mountain View Rd. Winnipeg, MB

HIGH QUALITY BLACK ANGUS & polled Hereford 2-yr old bulls for sale. Bar H Land & Cattle Co.Phone:(306)743-2840, cell (306)743-7490. Langenburg SK.

Trux-N-Parts Salvage Inc.

LIVESTOCK Horses – Belgian

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REG BELGIAN STALLION, 6 yrs old, has pasture bred. Richard Reeves (204)748-2166, Virden.

ORGANIC Organic – Grains

LIVESTOCK Horses – Quarter Horse

LIVESTOCK Horses For Sale FOR SALE: VERY QUIET Pony, 12 HH, $800. Phone (204)937-2766.

LIVESTOCK Sheep Wanted WANTED TO BUY: All classes of lambs & sheep. Phone:(204)761-3760.

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., based in Saskatoon, is actively buying Organic Flax from the 2013 crop year. If interested, please send an 8lb sample* to the following address: Attn: Sandy Jolicoeur Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. 102 Melville Street Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 0R1 *Please state the Variety & Quantity for Sale

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LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

306-975-9251 306-975-1166 purchasing@bioriginal.com

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

NOTRE DAME USED OIL & FILTER DEPOT

PERSONAL • Buy Used Oil • Buy Batteries • Collect Used Filters Collect Oil AContainers SHARE YOUR LIFE, as it’s•meant to be! Lasting Rela-

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tionship.Southern CANDLELIGHT is here to help andMATCHMAKERS Western Manitoba you. Confidential, Rural, Photos and Profiles to selected Tel: 204-248-2110 matches, Affordable, Local. Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475.

LIVESTOCK Specialty – Goats

REAL ESTATE Commercial Buildings

50 WOOL SHEEP FOR sale & 16 hair sheep, 3 rams. 67 goats. Also 2014 lambs & kids. Phone (204)372-8929

FOR RENT: VACANT HOG barn 44x108-ft in the Landmark area. Any interest call Alvin Plett (204)355-4980 cell (204)371-5744.

6 BEAUTIFUL MILK GOATS for sale, Alpine/Nu-bian/ Saanen cross w/new kids at side from Sava-nah buck. $200/each. No Sunday calls. Phone: (204)656-4430. Winnipegosis, MB. WANTED TO BUY: Phone:(204)761-3760.

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LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. FOR SALE: 2-IN BANJO water pump w/5-hp motor, $100; 50-Bu creep feeder w/wheels & panels, $575; 750x17-in truck tires. (204)522-8938, cell (204)522-5762. KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

LIVESTOCK SERVICES & VET SUPPLIES Horse & Bird feed Cleaned & bagged, black oil sunflowers, 36-lbs & 50-lbs bags. Great for bird & horse feed! One of the cheapest & healthiest feed sources! Delivery can be arranged. Cheaper than buying in store! (204)324-3658 m_kehler@hotmail.com

MUSICAL Q-CHORD, $400; DELUXE BANJO, $595; Floren-tine Mandolin, $489; Trumpet, $200; Flute, $250; Wireless mic, $125; Violin set, $135; Electric Gui-tars, $99.95$699; Student Guitar, $69.95; Ukulele, $39.95; Lapsteel, $229; Harmonicas $8.95-$220. Hildebrand Music, Portage La Prairie Mall (204)857-3172.

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

GRANT TWEED Farm Specialist If you are Buying, Selling or Renting Farm Land You Can Benefit from my Experience & Expertise the Decisions you Make Can Have Long Lasting Impact, So Take the Time to Know your Options. Call (204)761-6884 to Arrange an Obligation Free Consultation. Visit: www.granttweed.com

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm, or to talk about what is involved, Phone Gordon Gentles:(204)761-0511 or Jim McLachlan: (204)724-7753. www.homelifepro. com HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

MILLET SEED, TOP YIELDING leafy foxtail, harvests in dryer Aug weather. Forage yield 2013 @ 9670 lbs/ac. Info phone D. WHITE SEEDS (204)822-3649, Morden. QUANTITY OF SEMI DWARF white oats, 38/lbs special feed for dairy, poultry or turkey, Millet seed, very high on protein, discount for cash up front. Phone (204)379-2124, (204)379-2138

PASTURE AVAILABLE FOR CATTLE 8 mins North of Gimli. Combination of open bush & a pond, also access to other water. Phone:(204)467-5911.

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

FOR SALE: LARGE SQUARE second cut alfalfa bales, 4 cents/lb and up; Also Holstein bull calves for sale. Ph (204)355-4980, (204)371-5744.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

HORSE HAY, GREEN FEED comprised of Alfalfa, Timothy & Brome w/Oats. Several hundred small square bales, at $3.75 ea. Paul (204)228-6884.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Boats & Water

ROUND & LARGE SQUARE hay bales, delivery avail. Phone (204)827-2629 or (204)526-7139.

2008 ALUMACRAFT C/W 50-HP Yahama & trailer; 14-ft Alumarine c/w 20-Hp Johnson & trailer. Phone (204)766-2643, text (204)955-8970.

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Campers & Trailers

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

FOR SALE: 1994 25-FT Fifth wheel, Golden Falcon, single slide, A/C, rear kitchen, free standing table stored inside. Phone (204)745-3773.

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BuyUsed Used Oil Oil ••Buy NOTRE •• Buy Buy Batteries Batteries DAME ••Collect CollectUsed Used Filters Filters • Collect Oil Containers • Collect Oil Containers USED • Antifreeze OIL & Southern,Southern Eastern, and Manitoba Western Western FILTER Manitoba DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110

Heated/Spring Threshed Lightweight/Green/Tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics and By-Products √ ON-FARM PICKUP √ PROMPT PAYMENT √ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, MINNEDOSA

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REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba EXCELLENT 254-ACS PROPERTY LOCATED in the RM of Alexander at the junction of Maskwa & the Winnipeg River. This would make a first class cottage development or is suitable for other uses. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)7610511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com FARM SALE BY TENDER: Home Quarter: House, garage, insulated shop, barn, hayshed, cattle shelters, corrals SW 28-29-28W1 RM Shell River, north-east of San Clara, Manitoba. Farmland: SE 28-29-28W1, SW 20-29-28W1, NE 20-29-28W1, Part of SE 29-29-28W1 & SW 29-2928W1. Over 700-acres of land, farm & recreational, river & meadows. Tenders close July 4th, 2014. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Call Roy, (204)937-7054. MODERN HOME ON 80-ACS only 30-min west ofthe city of Brandon. Another 240-acs of land is avail if required. Land is presently in hay & pasture but has been cultivated in the past. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)7610511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

FARMLAND FOR SALE RM OF GREY/RM OF DUFFERIN

Farm is described below with approximate total acres of 798.69 and 795.00 workable acres:

Municipality

Description

Roll Number

Grey Grey Grey Grey Dufferin Dufferin

NE 2-8-4W NW 2-8-4W SW 2-8-4W NE 3-8-4W NE 35-7-4W SE 35-7-4W

47700.000 47800.000 48100.000 48300.000 74900.000 75100.000

Total Acres

158.76 78.79 80.00 160.00 160.61 160.53

To request an offer form please call Dylan at 519-733-6551 or email dylan@peleeisland.com. Offers in approved form will be entertained until July 11th, 2014. Highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WESTBOURNE

Farm is described below with approximate total acres of 424.40 and 393.00 workable acres:

Municipality

Description

Roll Number

Total Acres

Westbourne Westbourne Westbourne Westbourne

SW 12-14-9W SE 12-14-9W NW 12-14-9W NE 12-14-9W

25000.000 24800.000 24600.000 24500.000

160.00 97.40 160.00 7.00

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“Naturally Better!” Soybean Crushing Facility (204) 331-3696 Head Office - Winkler (888) 974-7246 Jordan Elevator (204) 343-2323 Gladstone Elevator (204) 385-2292 Somerset Elevator (204) 744-2126 Sperling Elevator (204) 626-3261

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WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328

Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Email: vscltd@mts.net Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Jesse Vanderveen

A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay!

BUYING:

HEATED & GREEN CANOLA

REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots CABIN FOR SALE: Ready to move- New Cottage, 702sq.ft, finished exterior, unfinished interior. 10-ftwalls, high ceiling, potential for loft. Pics on Kijiji. (204)564-2540. RTM’s - AVAIL IMMEDIATELY. 3 bdrm homes w/beautiful espresso kitchens; Ensuite in Master bdrm; Main floor laundry. 1,320-sq.ft. home, $75,000; 1,520-sq.ft. home, $90,000. Also will custom build your RTM plan. Call MARVIN HOMES Steinbach, MB. (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484. www.marvinhomes.ca Building Quality RTM Homes since 1976.

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

SEED / FEED / GRAIN

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Hay & Straw

REAL ESTATE Land For Rent

We BUY used oil & filters Collection of plastic oil jugs Glycol recovery services Specialized waste removal Winter & Summer windshield washer fluid Peak Performance anti-freeze ( available in bulk or drums )

Proud Supporter of Manitoba Businesses & Municipalities

20 YOUNG QUARTER HORSE brood mares, Included are 8 daughters of Two Eyed Red Buck. In foal starting May 1st. Also 6 yearlings. Phone (204)326-6016

CERISE RED PROSO COMMON MILLET seed. Buy now to avoid disappointment. 93%+ germination, 0% Fusarium Graminearum. Makes great cattle feed, swath grazed, dry or silage bale. Very high in protein. Energy & drought tolerant. Sold in 50-lb bags. 2000+ satisfied producers. 11th Year in Business! Millet King Seeds of Canada Inc. Reynald (204)526-2719 office or (204)379-2987, cell & text (204)794-8550. Leave messages, all calls returned. www. milletkingseeds.com reynald@milletking.com

The only company that collects, recycles and re-uses in Manitoba! 888-368-9378 ~ www.envirowestinc.com

CAREERS CAREERS Help Wanted EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. SILVER WEANLINGS is looking for a fulltime swine technician. Silver Weanlings is a 2850 sow unit located 7-miles south west of Arborg, MB. Weekend work will be required. Experience an asset, but not required. Starting wage $14.50 per hour. Please forward all resumes to silwean@gmail.com SEEKING FULL-TIME FARM HAND, experienced in operating farm equipment & handling livestock. Must hold valid drivers licence. Housing available, for the right person/couple this could lead to fulltime farming opportunity. Phone:(204)768-0092. Send resume to eklinde@mynetset.ca

PEDIGREED SEED PEDIGREED SEED Cereals - Various CERTIFIED CARBERRY WHEAT, CERTIFIED Leggett & Summit oats, Certified Tradition barley. Wilmot Milne, Gladstone, MB. (204)385-2486, (204)212-0531.

For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555

NOW BUYING Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Edible Beans Licensed & Bonded Winkler, MB.

MALT BARLEY *6-Row* MALT BARLEY

Celebration & Tradition *2-Row* AC Metcalfe & CDC Copeland We buy feed barley, feed wheat, MALT BARLEY BARLEY MALT oats, soybeans, corn & canola We buy feed*2-Row* barley, feed wheat, *6-Row* oats, soybeans, cornCopeland & canola AC Metcalfe & CDC & Tradition COMECelebration SEE US AT AG DAYS IN We buy feed barley, feed wheat, THE CONVENTION HALL SEE barley, US AT AG DAYS IN WeCOME buy feed feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309& oats,THE soybeans, corn canola BOOTH 1309 COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN COME SEE US AT AG HALL DAYS IN THE CONVENTION THE CONVENTION BOOTH 1309 HALL

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2013 Malt Contracts Available 2014 AOG Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 BoxPhone 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 204-737-2000 Phone 204-737-2000 2014Toll-Free AOG Malt Contracts Available 1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 BoxMalt 238 MB. R0G 1C0 Agent: M &Letellier, J Weber-Arcola, SK. 2013 Contracts Available Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 204-737-2000 Phone 306-455-2509 Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 306-455-2509 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Phone 204-737-2000 Agent: M & 1-800-258-7434 J Weber-Arcola, SK. Toll-Free Agent: Phone M & J 306-455-2509 Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

MALT BARLEY

Cow calf pairs. I have 19 cow calf pairs. I am asking $2500 a pair or take all 19 pairs for $2400 each (204)250-4796 grumpeltgarry@yahoo.com

1000 Litre Caged Storage Tanks $60.00 each

160-ACS OF PASTURE LAND which can be cultivated in the RM of Turtle Mountain. SE 22-1-16W. The land is all fenced. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com

*6-Row* Celebration & Tradition We buy feed barley, feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various

COMMON SEED Forage Seeds

COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN THE CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309

SPECKLE PARK BULLS 1 proven 5-yr old herd sire, 2 2-yr olds, birthweights 70-78-lbs. Phone (204)365-0066, Shoal Lake.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba

2013 Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 204-737-2000 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental

• Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed “ON FARM PICK UP”

1-877-250-5252 TANKS

10,000 US GAL, POLYWEST 6 months old w/3-in. valve, $5,000. Phone (204)248-2110. 3,000 US G, LOW profile fiberglass nurse tank, no laks, $950; 2,000 US G low profile fibergalls nurse tank, no leaks, $750. Phone:(204)736-2840. Brunkild, MB.

TRAILERS TRAILERS Livestock Trailers EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS 2014 Stock has arrived! 7-ft wide x 20-ft & 24-ft lengths. 10-Yr Warranty. SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Phone: (204)334-6596, Email: sokalind@mymts.net

TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous 1979 45-FT WILSON DOUBLE decker cattle trailer, nose decking, doghouse safety gates real good farm trailer, $7500; 20-yd tandem Billy Dump Gravel trailer, $7500, $9500; 22-ft ARNES Gravel Trailer, Electric Tarp Box Liner, $9995; Tandem Home-made Low Bed, $7500; 1970 PAY HOUGH LOADER Cummins Motor, $9500; Single offroad converters starting at $1495 up to $2395; Tandem offroad converters starting at $2495 up to $2995; 30-ft hay trailer 8-wheels offroad farm, $5995. STONEY’S SERVICE, EDDYSTONE, MB. PHONE (204)448-2193. ADVANTAGE AUTO & TRAILER: Livestock, Horse & Living quarter, Flat deck, Goosenecks, Tilts, Dumps, Cargos, Utilities, Ski-doo & ATV, Dry Van & Sea Containers. Call today. Over 250 in stock. Phone:(204)729-8989. In Brandon on the Trans-Canada Hwy. www.aats.ca

JAMES FARMS LTD AC Carberry Wheat, Tradition Barley, Souris & Summit Oats, Hanley Flax, Forage seeds, various Canola, Sunflower & Soybean seed varieties. Custom processing, seed treating & delivery avail. Early payment discount. For info call (204)222-8785 or toll free 1-866-283-8785, Wpg. djames@jamesfarms.com PUGH SEEDS: CERT CARDALE, AC Barrie, Kane Wheat, Conlon Barley, Souris Oats. Phone (204)2742179 or (204)871-1467, Portage.

COMMON SEED COMMON SEED Forage Seeds CROWN MILLET FOR SALE, cleaned & bagged or bulk. Phone Doug at Carman (204)745-3370 or (204)745-7602. FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Red Prozo, cleaned common seed oats. Leonard Friesen (204)685-2376, Austin, MB.

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WhIle at cfPs vIsIt the folloWIng exhIbIts: MODERN LIFESTYLES

Located in the Agribition Building, Hall #9

We welcome you to stop by the Conexus Modern Lifestyles showcase while at the show. This onestop shopping, educational entertainment and demonstration area is located in the Agribition Building, Hall #9. Catered to modern urban and rural women and their families, attendees will discover fascinating products and services related to health and wellness, effective housekeeping, fashion and time saving ideas . Rest assured, you will find something of interest at this showcase.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND TRUCK DISPLAY

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Credit Union Event Plex – 70213, 70215 • Machine Gateway Affordable computing platform for transportation applications, with WAN, LAN, WiFi and CAN/ISOBUS. It is built with a rugged enclosure for use outdoors and a full featured software development kit (SDK) is available.

Located in Halls #11 & #12

Presented by

FendX Ltd.

While the Canada’s Farm Progress Show’s main focus is to look to the future of agriculture, event organizers also recognize the importance of saluting the past as well. Spend some time at the Antique Tractors & Trucks showcase and find out why the farm machinery technology that existed decades ago is still enjoyed by many today!

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Before Nevada standoff, a collision between ranchers and tortoises Rancher Cliven Bundy is refusing to recognize federal authority over grazing lands By Jonathan Allen bunkerville, nevada / reuters

hen the U.S. government declared the Mojave desert tortoise an endangered species in 1989, it effectively marked the cattle ranchers of Nevada’s Clark County for extinction. Rancher Cliven Bundy once had neighbours on the range: when the tortoise was listed, there were about 50 cattleranching families in the county. Some of them fought court battles to stay, rejecting the idea their cattle posed a danger to the tortoises. But, one by one, they slowly gave up and disappeared. Bundy has proven himself one of the most tenacious of this vanishing breed. Backed by ar med militiamen, the rancher forced federal agents to stop rounding up his cattle in April, which were grazing illegally on public lands shared by the tortoises. Bundy initially joined his neighbours in their legal fight to stay but then took a more hardline stance, refusing to recognize federal authority over the land. In 1993, he stopped paying grazing fees and his permit was cancelled. In 1998, when authorities banned grazing on much of the federal range, he ignored a court order to move. In its years-long dispute with Bundy, the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has portrayed the rancher as a scofflaw, free riding on the backs of roughly 16,000 ranchers on BLM allotments across the United States who pay their grazing fees. They say he now owes $1 million, most of it fines. But interviews with some of Bundy’s former rancher neighbours and ex-BLM officials suggest the reality is more complex: in Clark County, at least, the BLM no longer wanted the ranchers’ fees. It wanted them off the range to fulfil its legal obligation to protect the tortoises living on its land. To achieve this, it joined forces with the county government. Clark County is not an isolated case. Disputes over land rights are playing out in many western states, especially in rural areas, where some residents and lawmakers question the legitimacy of the federal government’s claim to swathes of land. In New Mexico, a county government is arguing with federal land managers over whether a rancher can take his cattle to a fenced-off watering hole. In Utah, protesters have been defiantly driving all-terrain vehicles down a canyon trail closed by the U.S. government. In Cl a rk Co unty, it was rancher versus tortoise.

Protesters gather at the Bureau of Land Management’s base camp, where the cattle that were seized from rancher Cliven Bundy were being held, near Bunkerville, Nevada April 12, 2014. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management eventually called off an effort to round up Bundy’s herd of cattle that it had said was being illegally grazed in southern Nevada, citing concerns about safety. Photo: REUTERS/Jim Urquhart

“When they got the turtles listed as endangered... they pushed to get the cattle off,” said Melvin Hughes, who once ranched alongside Bundy on the Bunkerville allotment, one of a dozen or so large federal grazing areas in Clark County. The rationale for ending grazing cited by federal government agencies was plausible but, the agencies conceded, unproven: that livestock grazing harms desert tortoise populations, in part because they compete for the same foods, such as grasses and the new spring growth of cacti. When the tortoise was listed in 1989, Las Vegas, the county seat, was one of the fastestgrowing U.S. cities. For Vegas to spread even an inch farther into the tortoise-filled desert risked a federal offence under the Endangered Species Act. The county successfully sought a permit that would allow development that inadvertently killed tortoises in some parts of the county if they funded conservation efforts in other parts. To get the permit, the county made numerous commitments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help the desert tortoise thrive. One of those promises was to pay willing ranchers to give up their grazing rights. “Clark County made a choice: urban development is far more important to us than ranchers on the periphery of the county,” said James Skillen, author of a book about the BLM called The Nation’s Largest Landlord.

“The BLM is part of that larger tension between a kind of urban and environmentally conscious West and a traditional resource West,” he said. “Those conflicts are just going to keep going and the Endangered Species Act is going to continue to be a mechanism of that conflict.”

Tortoise wars

Bundy’s refusal to recognize federal authority over the range has made him a folk hero in some conservative quarters. His two-bedroom home, in which he raised 14 children, sits south of a spill of lush grasses and reeds along the Virgin River. Wisecracking militiamen with holstered handguns check the identities of visitors to guard against intrusion by federal agents. Although Bundy’s popularity was badly dented by his widely reported remarks in which he wondered whether black people were worse off now than under slavery, dozens of supporters remain in camps on his property. His critics say he is ignoring laws that do not suit him and treating public land as if it is his own private range. Desert tortoises, which can live more than 60 years, face myriad threats: development, disease and a huge explosion in the population of ravens, which prey on young tortoises. In its 1989 listing of the tortoise, the Fish and Wildlife Service named all those threats and more, including

livestock grazing. But in 1994, it acknowledged in its Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan that the “extremely controversial” question of whether cattle harmed tortoise populations was not settled. Still, the Fish and Wildlife Service said in its recovery plan, until it could be proved beyond doubt that the two species could get along, grazing should be banned in critical tortoise habitat.

Legal battles

Soon after the tortoise was listed, the BLM issued an emergency rule requiring the ranchers to remove their cattle from the range, according to the ranchers. A group of them hired a lawyer and asked for a hearing before an administrative law judge to overrule the order. “Our argument was that livestock grazing on these allotments in these circumstances is not harming the desert tortoise,” said Karen Budd-Falen, the lawyer the ranchers hired. “The court ruled from the bench: the cows can stay, the BLM is wrong.” About a year later, the BLM again issued a clearance order, and the ranchers won a second victory in court. It didn’t matter in the long term: the BLM began tightening grazing rules and working with Clark County t o c o n v i n c e t h e ra n c h e r s to leave. Bob Abbey, who was the BLM’s Nevada director for much of this period, said the BLM worked with Clark County

to offer payments to the ranchers because it was the “fairest way of resolving” the issue. It is not clear how many ranchers accepted a buyout and how many left for other reasons. Either way, eventually more than one million acres of federal rangeland were emptied of cattle apart from those belonging to Bundy.

Too soon to tell

Clark County has spent millions of dollars of developers’ money on conservation efforts, from signage to studies, and relocated thousands of tortoises that were in the way of development projects into conservation areas. But the development allowed by the county’s permit has killed hundreds of tortoises, too. It is still too soon to tell whether the tortoise population is recovering, or at least holding stable, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service and biologists. Meanwhile public land in Clark County’s Dry Lake Valley has been zoned for solar energy development. For any projects to proceed, developers would have to balance the damage by conserving tortoise habitat elsewhere. The BLM says it has found a perfect swathe of land for these conservation efforts, pending final approval. There is one problem: it is home to hundreds of Bundy’s trespassing cattle. Bundy may soon find he is in the way all over again.

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Canola gaining ground in southern U.S. The crop was showcased at a recent extension day at Texas A&M University TAMU Extension release college station, texas

anola field varieties were in full bloom amidst a backdrop of sunny skies and breezy conditions at the recent Texas A&M University field laboratory near College Station. “Our trials look beautiful right now,” said Clark Neely, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service oilseed specialist, College Station, who was joined by experts at the 2014 Winter Canola Field Day. The half-day educational program attracted industry experts, university researchers and producers. “We’re about 10 to 14 days behind because of cold weather,” he said. “About 50 per cent of the varieties are flowering right now. Until now, there has been little insect and disease pressure, however, we’ve seen a substantial increase in aphid pressure in just the past week, which will need to be controlled soon. We will continue to keep an eye on insect pressure through pod fill.” The College Station trials feature 57 entries in the National Winter Canola Variety Trial. It’s one of the largest trials ever at the Texas A&M farm, which serves as a teaching and research platform for AgriLife Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Canola is attracting the interest of Texas farmers since it could diversify their crop portfolio, Neely said. “That’s one of the reasons it’s taken off in the Great Plains, particularly around Oklahoma,” he said. “The reason it got going was because of weed issues in continuous wheat. When you have wheat year after year, you can have buildup of grassy weed species. Canola really fits well with wheat because it’s another winter crop.” Neely said canola is a favourable crop to incorporate into a rotation due to additional chemical options in controlling weed problems and limiting potential weed resistance. Many popular varieties have herbicide-tolerant traits, which is another advantage for producers. “ T h a t’s o n e o f t h e b i g s e l l i n g points,” he said. “Canola is traditionally thought of as a rotational crop, but there are some guys in Oklahoma who consider themselves canola producers that rotate with wheat. So, they really like the crop and are having a lot of success with it.”

“We are growing winter canola (in Oklahoma), but for portions of South Texas spring canola may be a better fit.” Clark Neely

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Ne e l y g a v e a p r e s e n t a t i o n o n insects and diseases affecting canola production in Texas. Aphids can be a problem, particularly the cabbage aphid. The diamondback moth is another pest to be aware of, he said. “The diamondback moth is a very common canola pest,” he said. “In the fall, they mostly eat holes in leaves and generally have little impact on yield; however, during winter months they migrate down into the crown and can reduce stands if plants are stressed by cold or drought.” If using an insecticide, Neely recommended treating at the high end of the labelled insecticide rates as diamondback moth larvae are known for developing insecticide resistance. Heath Sanders, canola agronomist with the Great Plains Canola Association, Stillwater, Okla., kicked off the program with an overview of basic canola agronomics and life cycle. “Canola is one of the healthiest oils you can get,” he said. There are also rotation benefits when incorporating canola production in with winter wheat, he said. “We are growing winter canola (in Oklahoma), but for portions of South Texas spring canola may be a better fit,” he said. Before planting canola, Sanders advised producers to take a soil sample and have a soil test completed. “Optimal yields can be achieved when

Canola field trial varieties at the Texas A&M University farm. U.S. canola acreage is forecast to jump 29 per cent in 2014 to 1.7 million acres. Photo: Blair Fannin, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

soil pH is between 6.0 and 7.0,” he said. “Yield may be reduced by pH below 5.5.” Sa n d e r s s a i d c a n o l a t h r i ve s o n nitrogen and the influence of fertility is an important factor. Gene Neuens, a field representative

from Producers Cooperative Oil Mill in Oklahoma City, also spoke about canola marketing at the field day. The Oklahoma City Co-op, along with ADM in Lubbock, will serve as the two closest oilseed crushers for Texas canola.

The ingredients for a successful food business A new CAPI report looked at case studies of 13 successful food companies By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

trong leadership, unique products and good international partners are the winning ingredients in a successful food business venture, concludes a report by the Canadian AgriFood Policy Institute. Based on detailed studies of 13 successful food companies, CAPI says producing strong consumer demand through quality products enhances a business’s prospects. The report is the latest in a series of studies by the institute and business schools across the country on the potential and challenges facing the foodprocessing industry, one of the top sectors by both employment and sales. The food-processing industry is struggling to reverse a growing trade deficit, which reached

$6.8 billion last year, the report notes. One-third of the deficit is imported wine. The food industry “has the building blocks to be an even greater economic contributor, but there needs to be greater (government and public) recognition of the sector’s importance.” Food processing is the largest manufacturing sector and the second in terms of its contribution to the national gross domestic product. There are more than 6,000 food companies, which purchase nearly 40 per cent of national farm production and 65 per cent of the agriculture output in Ontario and Quebec. They employ 240,000 workers, well ahead of other manufacturing sectors, which are in the 160,000 to 170,000 range. “Food is one of Canada’s most important economic drivers, yet seems to earn the public’s atten-

tion only when communities are under threat of plant closures and job losses,” CAPI chairman Ted Bilyea said, adding creating the right business environment is key to encouraging more investment and growth. “Otherwise, companies will increasingly shift their investments outside of Canada.” “Despite the fact that the Canadian food-processing sector has been coping with significant change and challenges in recent years, such as the retrenchment of many large U.S. food firms from Canada, we’re seeing examples of impressive business success across the country. It’s time we recognize this industry’s full importance and understand its future potential,” said CAPI president and CEO David McInnes. Strong leadership is needed to instil a clear purpose that “helps to align employees and other external partners to what is needed to

succeed every day,” he added. Premium Brands of British Columbia keeps its 29 food companies operating separately so they produce what they’re best at.” Quebec-based Bonduelle Americas makes sure its vegetable supply in Central Canada meets its plant capacity. Saskatchewan’s InfraReady produces unique grain products accredited to meet kosher and halal certifications, among many others. Ontario-based Ferrero mass markets unique and fresh chocolate products. In every case, they produce top-quality, unique products that create brand loyalty. Island Abbey Foods of P.E.I. has parlayed government-assisted research and co-operation with international partners to create a market for solid, 100 per cent pure honey products. PepsiCo Foods Canada has forged strong

relationships with Canadian oat growers to supply its plants in Canada and the U.S. The report points out that “high-quality raw material from Canadian farms is a tremendous advantage for Canadian manufacturing and should be a more significant catalyst for new investment.” Governments need to ensure business conditions continue to be attractive to attract and retain investment. The sector’s growth will depend on it developing its ability to stand up to American scale through resilience strategies based on being able to differentiate products and leverage those differences in growth markets, the report said. “Such innovative approaches will help drive productivity and better position the firm to attract capital and the right people to manage step change.”

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NDP develops national food strategy The party is the first to deliver on a promise made by all three main federal parties By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

purred on by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, the three main political parties in the 2011 federal election campaign promised a national food strategy. Three years later, the New Democrats are the first national party to deliver a comprehensive plan to improve food production across the country and ensure all Canadians can afford it. The party didn’t put a price tag on the cost of implementing the strategy called “Everybody Eats.” But “any that become promises in the next election campaign will be fully costed,” Malcom Allen, the NDP farm critic, said in an interview. The 13-page document calls for some new farm and food security programs but also a lot of tweaking of existing ones such as Business Risk Management and Growing Forward. Allen described the policy as a “tem-

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plate of aspirations for us to work toward.” It covers agriculture, food safety, rural development, consumer choice and health and income security issues.

More strategies

Earlier this year, the Conference Board of Canada set out a national food strategy. It was an economic blueprint that had little input from farm groups. Meanwhile the CFA has also outlined principles for a national food strategy. Despite the election promises, neither the Conservatives nor the Liberals have shown any appetite for tasking the Commons agriculture committee with developing a food strategy, Allen said. His party chose “to set the bar high and try to attain it.” It would take years and a lot of provincial co-operation to accomplish all the goals. “It is our hope that this can ignite a dialogue with those who care passionately about these issues, connect to new audi-

ences outside those already engaged, and strengthen our work with business and farming communities.” The strategy includes traditional NDP chestnuts such as labelling food containing genetically modified ingredients and protecting supply management in the dairy and poultry sectors. But it would also expand the mandate of the Market Access Secretariat created by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz to cover domestic as well as international markets.

Encourage domestic processing

It would also look for ways to encourage domestic food processors to expand creating more opportunities for farmers and more choice for consumers of both conventional and organic food. The party would look for a way to require multinational food companies that want to move production to lower-wage countries and still export to Canada

to turn their Canadian facilities over to domestic processors, he said. It would also look for ways to better connect growers and processors with consumers in population centres and support the expansion of urban food production. Allen noted Canada lags behind most OECD countries in terms of a food strategy. “Agriculture and food are major drivers of the Canadian economy, nourishing our population and providing one out of eight jobs. Today’s farmers are modern farmers, and they need to be linked to cutting-edge research and market information.”

Young farmers’ support

Young farmers need help getting established and more public investment is needed in agriculture research, the strategy says. Governments need to ensure agriculture practices are sustainable and protect the environment. It should find ways to cut food waste and encourage farm-

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Farming’s In-Law Factor Elaine Froese of Boissevain and co-author Megan McKenzie write about how to create healthier relationships on family farms By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff

o farmer would sit on the tractor stuck in the mud, going nowhere and refusing to even

try. So why do farm families remain mired in emotional muck that sometimes lasts decades, and still be unwilling to resolve it? Certified farm family coach Elaine Froese and conflict resolution expert Megan McKenzie use the analogy to describe what they see happening with farm families experiencing difficulties with in-laws in their new book Farming’s In-Law Factor — How to Have More Harmony and Less Conflict on Family Farms. The co-authors say they wrote the book to help push farm families forward, by resolving conflict that stems from difficulties in relationships with in-laws, as families figure out what to do with the farm. “Conflict avoidance is one of the biggest problems in agriculture,” says Froese, who has coached over 600 farm families primarily across Western Canada since earning her farm coach credentials in 2003, and who also served the farm community as a professional home economist since 1978. “If farmers embraced conflict as a business tool management strategy they’d be a lot smarter around not letting the conflicts be unresolved around the farm,” says Froese. It’s long been self-evident that the “in-law factor” needs to be dealt with if families are to enjoy good quality of life while running a farm business, she said. The issue comes up time and time again — what about those in-laws — with families she’s worked with. “The message I was getting was, ‘everything was fine until he got married,’ or, ‘we’re just walking on eggshells because we don’t know what to do with her,’” she said. “I was just seeing a total gap in resources in terms of communication and conflict caused by the in-law dynamic.”

Farm family coach Elaine Froese (l) and conflict specialist Megan McKenzie are Boissevain-based authors of a newly released book on how families can strengthen relationships that affect decision-making on the farm. PHOTO: KIMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Their book aims to provide these families with tools and techniques for improving family communication, says co-author McKenzie who grew up on a farm, now lives on an acreage near Boissevain, and brought her own expertise as a conflict specialist to the project. She has a PhD in peace studies earned in Dublin, Ireland and has worked in conflict resolution in various volatile parts of the world including Ireland, the Middle East and DR Congo. McKenzie said she sees in the Canadian family-based farm system similar root causes and behaviour patterns that incite conflict elsewhere. “At the root of most wars in the world is when you start to see the other person as a kind of an outsider,” she said, adding that the arrival of a new member into the family, such as

the daughter-in-law, is often viewed that way. Plus, like the cause of conflict in larger-scale identity-based conflict, farming is one’s identity, and anything that challenges that identity easily leads to the similarly highly charged reactions, she said. “A farmer doesn’t just farm,” she said. “He or she is a farmer. It is part of their identity. And any time something challenges that identity, people have huge reactions.”

Likewise, communication can be similarly destructive. “There are similar patterns around communication problems I’ve seen all over the place, like not being able to have empathy or see something from the other person’s perspective,” she adds. Froese and McKenzie say the book can help farm families find a way out of their conflict, by learning from the book’s stories, strategies and insights, and tools and techniques or “what’s worked” gleaned from interviews with farm families right across Canada and the U.S. for the book. Families can move on, and needn’t stay stuck, like the tractor in bad relationships, said McKenzie. “They’re choosing, out of all the alternatives of what they could do, to just stay where they are, which is stuck,” said McKenzie. “We are trying to encourage farmers to see they have a lot of options to move themselves into a better situation.” The importance of peacemaking within the farm families is important from a broader community and industry-wide perspective too, adds Froese. Unresolved conflict on the farm, when it leads to family breakdown and divorce, can put the entire farm, with its assets and legacy in jeopardy, which, has widely felt impact in the surrounding rural community and for agriculture as a whole, she said. “One of the biggest fear factors

“Conflict avoidance is one of the biggest problems in agriculture. If farmers embraced conflict as a business tool management strategy, they’d be a lot smarter around not letting the conflicts be unresolved around the farm.” Elaine Froese

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in farming is, ‘is there going to be a divorce?’” she said. “In seminars people always ask me, ‘how do you prevent divorce on a farm?’” Farming’s In Law Factor talks about that, including chapters devoted to the needs of each of the different in-laws — mother, daughter, father, son — plus extended family, as well as a chapter focused on the culture of agriculture and the rural community and one on how to preserve family relationships even if members decide to exit the business. The 200-page Farming’s In-Law Factor can be ordered in either hardcopy format (paperback) $30 or as an e-book ($10) at: www.elainefroese. com/store/farmings-in-law-factor/. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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he minister in church last Sunday whimsically described the sight of bees flitting through his apple trees as “what heaven must be like” during his sermon. When canola begins to flower across Western Canada, those vast fields of yellow flowers must look like heaven to a bee too. Canola growers and the Canadian Honey Council are reminding us this spring of how they’re working together to protect their mutually beneficial relationship, and ensure that canola is good for bees and bees for canola. They’ve dubbed it a ‘sweet relationship’ in a series of online videos posted this month by the Canola Council of Canada that describe how the two industries’ needs and interests are meshed. The billions upon billions of flowers that emerge in canola growers’ fields produce high amounts of nectar which has a good sugar profile for honey production, with bees able to feast without having to fly far distances, and just one field providing bees a readily available nectar source for up to a month. Bees, in turn, are canola growers’ field hands, serving as pollinators for production of quality hybrid seed. Research is showing bee pollination can encourage higher yields, promote more uniform flowering and earlier pod setting. Not surprisingly, given the vastness of the source, most honey from Canada is now made from nectar from canola fields. “Canola has a 30-day bloom period, usually, and I would say it’s the bulk of what Alberta beekeepers are relying on for their main honey production,” says Kevin Nixon, a beekeeper from Innisfail, Alberta who speaks in one of the videos as a farmer familiar with canola and honey production. They share all sorts of interesting anecdotes, like how bees will visit about two million canola flowers to produce a pound of honey.

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“Bees will fly around 50,000 miles to make one pound of honey,” says Dave Brisson, a beekeeper from Nipiwin, Saskatchewan. An industry partnership that sustains bee populations is critically important for many other farmers and food crops too. Honeybees don’t just make honey. They pollinate about a third of all Canadian food crops, and are fundamental for producing many many different types of fruits, nuts and vegetables. You can learn more about this relationship between honey and canola by logging on to the websites of the Canola Council of Canada (www. canolacouncil.org) and the Canadian Honey Council (www.honeycouncil.ca). To view the videos: http://www.canolacouncil. org/media/video-gallery/bees-and-canola/.

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Powerhouse Green Smoothie Start your day strong with an all-in-one meal. Smoothies fit the bill pre- or post-workout because they are quick and easy to make, combine food groups and, as liquids, digest more quickly than solids. Canola oil added to your smoothie contributes omega-3 fat and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.

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Canola cooking spray 1 c. white OR whole wheat flour 2/3 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. ground flaxseed 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 c. sliced almonds 1-1/2 c. quick-cooking OR old-fashioned oats 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1 c. non-fat Greek yogurt 1/3 c. canola oil 1 (4-oz./114-ml) jar pear purée baby food 1 large egg 1-1/2 tsp. almond extract

3/4 c. seedless green grapes 1/2 c. ripe banana slices 1/4 c. chopped kale 2/3 c. non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1-1/2 tsp. canola oil 1/2 c. ice cubes

In blender, combine all ingredients. Blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute or until desired smoothness is achieved. Yield: 1 serving. Serving Size: 1-2/3 cups. Source: CanolaInfo (www.canolainfo.org/recipes)

Muesli Muffins with Almonds and Cranberries Whole grains, cranberries and almonds jack up the nutrient power in these muffins compared to common, cake-like ones. To round out breakfast, pair a muffin with some nuts and a piece of fruit for additional protein, energy and nutrients. Canola oil provides a moist, tender texture, plus adds vitamins E and K.

2 tbsp. honey 1/2 of 1 avocado, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp. fresh minced garlic 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise 4 whole wheat tortillas 1 sweet red pepper, sliced into strips 1/2 of 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, shredded 1 tomato, sliced 1/4 of 1 red onion, sliced Romaine lettuce, chopped Salt

In a blender, combine honey, avocado, lemon juice, garlic and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth. Lay the tortillas flat and spread the avocado honey dressing evenly on each one. Layer the veggies evenly in the centre of each. Sprinkle each with a pinch of salt, roll the tortillas and serve.

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Here’s a sweet, light and tasty meal for a hot summer day that includes delicious honey plus loads of healthy veggies. You’ll find many more recipes for using Canadian honey on the website of Bee Maid Honey at www.beemaid.com.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray 12-cup, non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In small bowl, combine almonds, 1/4 cup oats and 1/4 cup cranberries and set aside. Stir remaining oats and cranberries into flour mixture until well blended. In medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, canola oil, pear purée, egg and almond extract. Stir yogurt mixture into flour mixture until just blended. Do not overmix. Spoon equal amounts of batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with reserved almond mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in pan five minutes. Remove from pan; serve warm or let cool to room temperature. Yield: 12 muffins. Serving Size: 1 muffin. Source: CanolaInfo (www.canolainfo.org/recipes)

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rady Jackson leaned back in his chair and pushed his plate away from the edge of the table. “Once again, Mother,” he said, “you have outdone yourself.” Amanda, who was in the chair next to him nodded in agreement. “Absolutely the best scalloped potatoes I’ve ever had,” she said. “What’s the secret?” Rose beamed at them from her usual place at the table. “Well thanks,” she said. “The secret is Applewood smoked cheddar. And a pinch of cayenne.” “I have to agree,” said Andrew who was just finishing his plate as well. “That was absolutely perfect, my dear.” “Well, I’m glad you all liked it,” said Rose, getting up from her chair. “Now who wants coffee?” “I’ll have a cup,” said Andrew. “Me too,” said Amanda. “What’s for dessert?” Brady wanted to know. “Who says there’s dessert?” Andrew grinned. “There’s always dessert when you’re involved,” said Brady. “Don’t try to pretend.” “True enough,” said Andrew. “There is dessert. I made ice cream.” “Oh snap!” Brady was clearly ecstatic. “I haven’t had your homemade ice cream since I don’t know when!” He turned to Amanda. “Dad makes the best ice cream in the universe!” he said. “Bar none!” “I’ve had it,” said Amanda. “And you’re right, it was pretty spectacular. But I don’t know that it was the best in the universe.” “Well it’s the best in the known universe,” said Brady. “And also, I will have a cup of coffee, Mom.” Rose returned to the table with the coffee pot and poured coffee for everyone. “I say we have the dessert later,” she suggested. “Good idea,” agreed Andrew. “I’m kind of stuffed.” “Me too,” said Brady. There was a period of silence during which the cream and sugar were passed around and added in various configurations to various cups of coffee. “So,” said Brady at length. “I’ve been thinking about hot tubs.”

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“Well aren’t you a chip off the old block,” said Rose. “I think about hot tubs all the time.” Andrew peered at his son over his coffee cup. “You thinking of putting in a hot tub?” he asked. “The thing is,” said Brady, “if we were going to put in a hot tub we’d first have to build an addition to the house. And I’m not sure we can afford that. Although the way the house and yard are set up it would work beautifully to build a sunroom off the dining room that would be big enough for a hot tub.” There was another brief silence. “So why would you be bringing this up,” said Andrew, “if you know you can’t afford it?” “Because you could afford it,” said Brady. “You want us to build an addition for you and put a hot tub in it?” said Rose. Brady grinned, but shook his head. “No,” he said. “I want you to buy our house and build it for yourselves. It’s perfect for you. Except for the lack of a hot tub, which is a problem you could fix, as I have suggested.”

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“And where would you go?” Andrew wanted to know. “Here,” said Brady. “Randy and Jackie are moving in here,” said Rose. “That’d be a full house.” “Not here,” said Brady. “I mean into Randy and Jackie’s place.” Rose and Andrew looked at each other. Rose turned to Amanda. “You want to move out here?” she asked. “I have always wanted to live in the country,” said Amanda. “I’ve been nagging Brady for a year.” “I wouldn’t call it nagging,” said Brady. “More like harping. But actually it’s a good idea now that I’m a little more established in the body shop. I don’t mind the 15-minute drive, and I don’t really like living in town either.” “Well, well,” said Andrew. “We will have to give this some thought.” “You’d love living in our house,” said Brady. “It’s like, a three-minute drive to the coffee shop.” “Or a two-minute walk,” said Amanda. “A three-minute drive would be good,” said Andrew. “A two-minute walk wouldn’t be bad either,” said Rose. “Speak for yourself,” said Andrew. “The place has tons of potential you know,” said Brady, pressing his point. “A nice yard with big old oak trees and a two-car garage and a garden. Everything you could possibly want.” “It’s an intriguing idea,” said Andrew. “We were actually joking about it a few months ago. About playing musical houses.” “Yeah,” said Brady. “The only one who won’t get a house is Jennifer.” “She’ll have to stay with you,” said Rose. “In that case, never mind,” said Brady with a wry smile. “Ha,” said Andrew. “If I don’t agree to that you can’t have any ice cream.” “She can move in tomorrow,” said Brady. “Amen,” said Amanda. “Now please pass the ice cream.”

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The doctor said, “You have a son, A healthy perfect child.” Mommy wiped away a tear. You smiled and smiled and smiled.

A stroller and a backpack Lots of pennies spent. You weren’t leaving me behind No matter where you went. I wish that I were big enough For you to hear me say. “I love you, Dad, with all my heart Happy Father’s Day.”

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You carried me up to my room Walls painted powder blue I cried and tried to understand Why you were crying, too.

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Eva Krawchuk, Winnipeg

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all dads from Country Crossroads If you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment on what you’d like to see on these pages, send it to Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1, phone 1-800-782-0794, fax 204-944-5562, email susan@fbcpublishing.com. I’d love to hear from you. Please remember we can no longer return material, articles, poems or pictures. — Sue

A young weasel and a young fox curious about the humans with the cameras. PHOTO: JOAN AIREY

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS Can you define these terms? With so many being used out there now, what do they all mean? By Julie Garden-Robinson NDSU Extension Service

There’s lots of different terms used now associated with food and food production, and it can sometimes be confusing to know just what they actually mean. Try this “quiz” and see how you do. Here is your “word bank”: conventional, local food, organic, fairtrade certified, free range, natural and sustainable. Granted, some of these descriptions are legal terms from government sources while others have acquired definitions from common use. 1. This term refers to livestock raised in the open where they can roam. 2. Using traditional agricultural practices, growers may use manmade fertilizers or pesticides in this type of agricultural production. 3. Although a precise definition is not available, this word refers to food additives and foods that have no man-made ingredients. 4. A food product that complies with environmental and labour principles by a specific organization can carry a logo if the producer is licensed to use it. 5. This term means that the food has been grown in soil that has remained free of man-made pesticides or fertilizers for a specific length of time. The producers can be certified after they have met strict compliance guidelines. 6. Food with this designation is produced within a fairly close geographic location. Although the term does not have a precise

definition, half of people surveyed a few years ago thought the food was produced within 100 miles of their homes. 7. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this term refers to “an integrated system of plant and animal production practices that meet America’s need for food and fibre and enhance the natural resources that food growing depends upon.” Here are the answers: 1) free range; 2) conventional; 3) natural; 4) fair-trade certified; 5) organic; 6) local food; 7) sustainable. You do not need acres of land to grow some food for your household. Some of my “local food” will come from my backyard garden if the weather is agreeable this year. I will try to use sustainable practices and keep my food “natural“ in my kitchen. Farmers’ markets and co-ops are other ways to enjoy locally produced foods. Get gardening this year. When beginning a gardening project, consider the space and time you have available. Do you have a flower bed that could become a “vegetable bed?” Lettuce and radishes grow fairly quickly. String beans also pop up quickly and are fun for kids to harvest. How about a tomato plant in a large pot on your deck or some fresh herbs in a window box? Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

Household hints worth saving Thanks to readers who have shared these tips scraping or “lifting” needed that might damage the fibres. Keep up the good work. — Submitted by: Barb

Rena Nerbas Household Solutions

• Clothing hooks tend to make holes in fabrics. Prevent this by cutting a slit in a small rubber ball. Slip the ball over the hook. Fabrics will no longer be able to push through and damage clothing. — Submitted by: Tanya

• To keep potato bugs away, slice an onion in 10 pieces. As you plant potatoes, place one onion slice next to each seed potato. The sulphur in onions is drawn into the potato plant therefore bugs smell the onion odour and stay away. — Submitted by: Gilbert

• To make great sugar cookies make sure that the butter that you are using is not too soft. If the butter is too soft, your cookies will be greasy, and if it is too cold, they’ll seem like lead weights. Start with evenly softened butter, by taking it out of the refrigerator and waiting. Soften butter in a temperate environment until it yields gently to pressure; for faster results, cut the butter into even-size pieces and spread them out. — Submitted by: Jordan

• Cook perfect hard-boiled eggs. Place eggs in saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for seven minutes. Submerse in ice cold water and peel under cold water. — Submitted by: Darren • Ever had a mosquito bite? Soothe the itch by applying lavender essential oil to the bite. The itch will stop immediately. Lavender essential oils are available at most health food stores. — Submitted by: Lori Extra Hint: Lavender oil also soothes mild burns.

• Keep deer out of the yard by pushing fabric softener sheets into the soil around trees and bushes. Deer do not like the fragrant smell and will stay away. — Submitted by: Brent

• I enjoy your column very much and I’ve used many of your solutions over the years but I think I have an even easier one for the dents left in carpets when heavy furniture is moved. I wring out a hand towel in warm water, lay it over the dents and press down on the towel with a hot iron, being careful not to touch the carpet itself. It works like magic with no

• If you ever find yourself facing a wrinkled leather garment, hang it in the bathroom. Turn the shower water on hot. Let the steam work out the wrinkles. Lay the garment on a flat surface, such as a bed. Smooth the leather with your hands. — Submitted by: Camea

Place a slice of onion beside each seed potato when planting to help keep potato bugs away. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

• An easy solution for threading a needle: Apply hairspray to the thread, let it dry, and it will stiffen enough to pass through the eye. — Submitted by: Morley • For screw holes that have been stripped: Poke half a toothpick into the hole. Then put the screw into the hole and use a screwdriver to secure. — Submitted by: Garry I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a speaker for an upcoming event? Check out my videos/blog/website: reena.ca.

Can be used indoors or out Spider plant is an attractive houseplant or effective ground cover By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

ome plants are so versatile that they can be used indoors as attractive houseplants but are also suitable for use in the outdoor landscape during the growing season. One such plant is the common spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum. Its chief claim to fame is its use as a spectacular foliage plant for the interior landscape, where its tight rosettes of arching leaves and metre-long cascading stems carrying innumerable plantlets make for a stunning display. Due to its long, pendulous branches, it is best used as a hanging plant or set on some kind of tall pedestal so that its attractive foliage can cascade and be appreciated to full advantage. Although there are pure-green varieties, I think the most eye-catching one is the one that has white stripes the

full length of its narrow, lanceshaped leaves. It will take up to two years before a spider plant will produce plantlets on its stems and the parent plant will need to be slightly root bound for this to happen. Delicate, small white flowers will often appear along the stems of mature plants but the main attraction is very definitely its foliage. Spider plants like bright light but their leaves will tend to brown on the edges if subjected to much direct sunlight. Outdoors, they will get enough light in full shade to perform well. They like consistently moist soil and are vigorous-growing plants, so are heavy feeders; make sure they are planted into a rich, welldrained soil. Spider plants are effective in the outdoor landscape, usually as an annual ground cover. To get enough plants to use for this purpose, the plantlets or “pups” from a mature plant are used to start

new plants in the spring. The plantlets often have the beginnings of roots on them while they are still attached to the parent plant stem, so they readily root in water or in soil. The aim is to get decent-size plants to go into the outdoor garden; you do not necessarily want the plants to produce cascading stems if the plants are going to serve as a ground cover. Plant them close enough so that they create a ground cover although a bit of space left between them will allow for future growth. Spider plants also make good filler plants for mixed outdoor containers. The variegated foliage adds colour and the lanceshaped leaves provide contrast and texture to the planting. I know some gardeners who simply hang their large, mature plant outdoors for the summer where it will flower and provide a focal point wherever it is hung. The plants are not tolerant

Spider plants make an excellent outdoor ground cover. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

of frost so their stay in the outdoor garden will be temporary. If any plants are to be saved, they must be brought indoors before frost strikes. Whether the spider plant is displayed as a

houseplant or used in the outdoor garden, it will add beauty to any landscape. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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