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Budget pushes CGC changes Some groups want more deregulation By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

he Canadian Grain Commission, grain industry watchdog and wheat quality guardian for 100 years this month, won’t be financed by taxpayers after 2014. Last week’s federal budget included $44 million to help the commission transition to full self-sufficiency over the next two years. The federal government also plans to reintroduce legislation to “modernize” the commission. But with the Canadian Wheat Board’s sales monopoly ending Aug. 1 some question the need for as much commis-

Composites Innovation Centre official says researchers close to finding way to create superstrong composites from flax and hemp fibres By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff / portage la prairie

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Simon Potter, manager of product innovation at the Composites Innovation Centre in Winnipeg, spoke at the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council March 22 about research underway there to build stronger biocomposite materials. He stands next to a display hood developed at the CIC and made of hemp for the soon-to-be-released fully electric Kestrel. photo: lorraine stevenson

anitoba researchers believe they are on the brink of game-changing breakthrough that could thrust the province — and its farmers — into the forefront of the multibillion-dollar composites materials industry. “Manitoba has a real opportunity to be a global biomaterial centre,” said Simon Potter, sector manager for product innovations at the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC) in Winnipeg. “No one has ever done this for the composites industry before. It’s really going to give us the leap ahead of the global competition in the production of biocomposite materials.” This is actually two interrelated projects underway at the composites centre — one involves a new way of bonding hemp and flax fibres to produce a superstrong biocomposite material and the other would use such material to make structural components for a soon-to-be-launched electric vehicle. Potter outlined the research at the recent Manitoba

Rural Adaptation Council (MRAC) annual general meeting. Biocomposites are already used in the auto industry for things such as interior panels and dashboards. But they aren’t used for exteriors because they are not strong enough. In theory, natural fibres have similar properties to fibreglass, but not enough is known about their chemistry and structure in order to understand what bonds them together best, Potter said. But CIC researchers believe they are close to figuring that out, he said. They have used a syncrotron, which generates extremely brilliant light, in order to view the microstructure of the fibres. “The fancy way of putting this is we’re trying to develop 3D maps of the chemistry of the surface of flax and hemp fibres,” said Potter. This will allow the design of polymers, glues and resins that best stick to these types of fibres. “If we can do that, we can start to overcome some of the weakness and problems we’re having with the materials,” he said. “What we actually want to See COMPOSITES on page 6 »

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eople who ate chocolate a few times a week or more weighed less than those who rarely indulged, according to a U.S. study involving 1,000 people. Researchers said the findings, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, don’t prove that adding a candy bar to your daily diet will help you shed pounds. Nor did the total amount of chocolate consumed have an impact. It was the frequency that mattered. But the researchers, led by Beatrice Golomb, from the

University of California San Diego, said it was possible that antioxidants in chocolate could be behind health benefits including lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as decreased body weight. The effect worked out to a 2.3- to 3.2-kg (five- to sevenlb.) difference between people who ate five servings of chocolate a week compared to those who didn’t eat any, Golomb said. Researchers noted not all chocolate is created equal. Past evidence suggests that antioxidants in chocolate called flavonoids are behind

… antioxidants in chocolate could be behind health benefits including lower blood pressure and cholesterol

any benefits tied to chocolate — and dark chocolate has the most flavonoids. And researchers agreed that moderation is important.

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CWB tries to bring clarity to new open markets Staff say the more grain it gets the closer it can get to providing the benefits of the soon-to-be-dismantled CWB By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF /SOMERSET

he tiny village of Somerset was shrouded in fog March 30, not unlike the outlook for Western Canada’s new open wheat and barley market. More than 80 farmers made their way through the morning mist to hear about the CWB’s new pricing options, which includes two pools and cash offerings. It was the last in a series of CWB information meetings held across the West last month. The day before the CWB started offering new crop prices and contracts. (See sidebars page 18 ). Farmers know federal legislation, being contested in court, will create marketing freedom Aug. 1. But there’s uncertainty about grade and protein discounts, the economics of producer cars, the impact of railway power over car allocations and how competitive the new CWB will be. Three of the four farmers named in the successful Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board Federal Court case that ruled Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz broke the law by introducing legislation to kill the CWB’s monopoly, are from this area, and all four were here. So was former CWB District 10 director Bill Toews.

New environment

Pe r h a p s t h a t’s w h y C W B president and CEO Ian White began by emphasizing the meeting would focus on the new reality — the CWB’s monopoly over the sale of western Canadian wheat and barley destined for export or domestic human consumption is ending. “Our success at the end of the day and our success in being able to do some of the things that we used to do for the industry is largely dependent on you and whether you’re prepared to support the CWB,” White said. “And we recognize that we’ve got to provide you with value in a competitive sense if you do that.” Ian Robson, Deleau farmer

More than 80 farmers listened to the CWB’s Ian White’s pitch for their grain business at the CWB’s final information meeting in Somerset March 30. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

and Manitoba co-ordinator for the National Farmers Union complained several times that under an open market CWB services will cost farmers more and return less. CWB staff didn’t deny it. “I think the pool can be strong the more participants there are in it and the more tonnes that are in there, but it’s certainly not the single desk,” Neil Townsend, the CWB’s North American market analyst said.

Complicated

The CWB wants to work with producer cars, but it will be more complicated in an open market because the uncertainty of car deliveries. The CWB will focus on servicing high-paying customers like Japan, but in an open market other companies can undercut the CWB for that business. “I think guys are starting to recognize what we’re losing,” local farmer Norbert Van Deynze said following the meeting. “I sense the disappointment among some of you about the way things are unfolding here,” Townsend said. “I’m disappointed as well. I worked at the wheat

board (then left to work for Cargill). I came back to the wheat board because I liked what the wheat board stood for and all that. But things change and we’re not in control of everything. “You will have to adapt to this new world as much as you maybe don’t like it.” The more grain farmers commit to the pools, the more successful they will be, according to Townsend. “That is indisputable because the averaging and the power of selling is also important,” he said. “I think the most critical thing for the CWB going forward is to have tonnes in the pool.” Pooling guarantees “a good average” return and is the cheapest form of risk management, he said.

Less than average

In the United States 70 per cent of the grain is sold by farmers for less than the average price, Townsend said. Minneapolis wheat futures contracts peaked at $24 a bushel in June 2008, but only one contract was sold at the high, he said. North Dakota farm gate prices averaged $7 a bushel that year. (The CWB wheat pool averaged $8.57 a

bushel at a Manitoba elevator, according to the CWB’s 200708 annual report.) In an interview following the three-hour meeting Toews complimented White and other CWB staff. “Ian and these guys are professionals and they will do what they can to make this work, but I think the odds are stacked against them,” Toews said. “If you think of it in terms of a poker game the only card they might have is a one-eyed jack and the other grain companies have the aces.” Toews said he isn’t likely to commit grain to the CWB’s pools. “I will be perfectly content to do my own pooling because there is nothing about the wheat board pools that will be more than averaging,” Toews said. “In the past there was always the ability of the single desk to attract more by differentiating markets and by price premiums.” Manitou farmer Rob McLean said he’ll likely do some business with the CWB, including its pools, but added he’s comfortable selling in the cash market. “I think it’s early and they’ll need time to prove themselves,” he said.

“Our success at the end of the day and our success in being able to do some of the things that we used to do for the industry is largely dependent on you and whether you’re prepared to support the CWB.” IAN WHITE

“There are still lots of unanswered questions.” When farmers left many were still pondering the future, but the fog had lifted, the sun was shining and an early spring was in the air. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

An independent view

he Co-operator began an ambitious project a few months ago, setting out to tell the history behind the Canadian Grain Commission as it celebrates 100 years of service this month. One of the things we discovered early into the effort was that there is a lot of history to tell — the story of how it came to be, the people who implemented its mandate and its evolving role in the qualLaura Rance ity side of marketing Canadian-produced Editor grains and oilseeds. And, as is often the case, the story had to be condensed to a size that fit the contraints of a weekly tabloid newspaper. We also made the decision to give CGC administrators oversight in how their story will be told. After all, when you’re celebrating a 100th birthday, you should get to have some license in such matters. But history also speaks for itself, and the Canadian Grain Commission’s story is a proud one. The commission was born of a need to provide some checks and balances in Canadian grain marketing. Then, as now, this region was seen as a vast sea of opportunity. But they were also a place where farmers attempting to get their products to distant markets were vulnerable to the handling and transportation companies. The real or alleged anti-competitive business practices of those early times have long since ended, but that doesn’t mean farmers don’t need protection. Today, the railways have never been more powerful and we see continued consolidation in the grain-handling business into the hands of companies that have no particular loyalties to Canadian commodities. Nor has there been a change in the importance of what the commission provides to both farmers and customers — an objective and independent analysis of grain quality. Farmers rarely deal directly with end-use customers. They deal instead with middlemen. The grading system gives the farmer assurance that he or she is being paid for the same quality that the middleman is delivering to the customer. Early farm leaders convinced politicians that a regulatory intervention was in order to ensure farmers’ production was fairly graded, they got paid and they were not held to ransom for access to the system. The Canada Grain Act of 1912 created the Board of Grain Commissioners, as the Canadian Grain Commission was then known. Ever since, Canadian grain producers have been able to dispute the grade and dockage received at a licensed primary elevator. It has proven extraordinarily helpful over time. Farmers have been able to look to the CGC for a binding, independent, third-party assessment of quality. They have also been able to seek the commission’s help when a CGC-licensed company fails while still owing farmers money. They are also guaranteed access to producer cars, although it is not clear whether that access will continue to provide meaningful value now that the CWB’s single desk is gone. A century ago, the commission set standard grades for seven grains. Today it is 21, including some crops, such as canola, that didn’t exist when it began operations. Canadian grain is sold all over the world on the basis of a certificate from the Canadian Grain Commission indicating the shipment is what the seller says it is. No other country can claim the same reputation for quality and integrity. No less significant is the role played by the Grain Research Laboratory, which since 1914 has underpinned the grading system with objective science that better understands the factors contributing to end-user quality and those factors detracting from it, is second to none. As well, its work in pesticide-residue testing, which today tests for more than 200 residues in grains and oilseeds, ensures safety and maintains market access. Until now, the cost of this service has been shared with industry paying a portion. With last week’s budget, the federal government has indicated the commission will move to full self-sufficiency by 2014. As well, there is legislation soon to be introduced to “modernize” the commission’s role. There are already questions surfacing over whether some of the commission services that are now mandatory should be made voluntary or outsourced to lower-cost providers — once industry is required to foot the full bill. Already, private grain-marketing companies and some farm organizations are questioning whether the costs of Canada’s grading and quality-control system outweigh the benefits. You could argue that the Canadian Prairies were a very different place 100 years ago, but you could also argue not much has changed. Re-examining costs and benefits is never a bad thing. But the value of a quality reputation based on independent and credible analysis must not be underestimated. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Moving beyond supply management Sectors should move proactively towards reform By Sylvain Charlebois and Tatiana Astray GUELPH, ONT.

ow that we have some clarity on the economic future of the Canadian Wheat Board, attention is slowly turning toward the issue of supply management, which has arguably served our agricultural economy well for decades. Economically speaking, these sectors have been unwavering, and consumers have long benefited from stable retail prices for these products. However, the global agricultural landscape is shifting, and international talks currently underway suggest the possibility of externally imposed agricultural reforms. For example, WTO’s Doha Round, focused on addressing agricultural trade distortions, has made Canada look like a lone wolf on supply management issues since negotiations began in 2001. However, by many accounts Doha is all but dead. The real menace now stems from other potent multilateral agreements with the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and even from the European Union regarding CETA (the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement). Our trade-friendly federal government is keen in pursuing an aggressive global commerce agenda, and is more than willing to put supply management on the table. Many agree that supply management in Canada will ultimately end; indeed, many farmers working under supply management believe this as well. Should supply management cease, threats to our domestic market would come primarily from the U.S., particularly to the dairy industry. The U.S. has dairy production capabilities that are 14.5 times larger and exports that are 16.2 times larger than Canada’s. The U.S.

currently produces twice the amount of dairy that is needed for its domestic consumers. These production capabilities would allow the U.S. to flood the Canadian market with cheap dairy products, instantly jeopardizing the Canadian dairy industry. In addition, Canada would have competition from emerging markets and more efficient countries such as Australia. While analysts predict that the Canadian dairy market would not be significantly affected in a liberalized scenario, such forecasts are questionable, considering Canada’s inability to be competitive in domestic and international markets. The Canadian dairy industry has strengths that can be leveraged in a liberalized market, such as the availability of abundant land, lowcost good-quality feed and genetics, which give farmers the ability to scale their productions with cost efficiencies. In order to position the Canadian dairy industry in a competitive place in the global market, policy reform is needed at the international and domestic levels. In the end, the potential for Canada’s domestic industry to leverage its strengths and become competitive will only manifest itself if interest groups put the long-term success of the dairy industry ahead of their desire for short-term inflated profit, if consumers become advocates for themselves, and if government starts pushing for reform. Supply-managed industries should consider committing to their own reform agenda before Canada is asked to comply with externally generated standards. Sylvain Charlebois is acting dean and professor, and Tatiana Astray is a lecturer in the College of Management and Economics at the University of Guelph. They are authors of The Future of the Canadian Dairy Sector in a Post Supply Management Era published by the Frontier Centre (fcpp.org).

OUR HISTORY: April 8, 1971

ur April 8, 1971 issue featured coverage of the 65th Brandon Winter Fair, the first under its new “Royal” designation. A nationwide rail strike had been averted when The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers signed a new contract with a 24.8 per cent wage increase over three years. In the previous issue, we had reported that Lakehead grain handlers had signed a two-year contract with a 21 per cent increase.

In our classified section, machinery dealers were taking grain in trade with wheat at $1.20 per bushel, but a new MF 180 diesel tractor, regular price $8,100, was being offered for $6,100. Elsewhere, five quarters near Neepawa were being offered for $125 per acre.

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Foreign traders vying for piece of North American grain-handling sector The urgency to operate in the United States or Canada has grown because of increasing global demand for crops By Tom Polansek and Rod Nickel chicago/winnipeg / reuters

or decades, the world’s leading grain traders like Cargill and Bunge enjoyed an unparalleled advantage: their smaller North American competitors lacked the flexibility and diversity of a global operation, and their foreign rivals lacked access to the biggest and most stable exporters in the world. That’s about to change. Large U.S. and Canadian grain c o m p a n i e s t h a t h a ve c o m e u p for sale are offering Asian and European traders like Glencore and Noble Group a rare chance to secure a foothold in the market. They are jumping on the opportunities in hopes of expanding operations and profits in the low-margin, high-volume business of grain handling, creating unprecedented new competition for traditional players on their home turf and the largest wave of consolidation in the industry since Cargill bought rival Continental Grain in the late 1990s. The urgency to operate in the United States or Canada, countries that account for more than a third of the world’s corn and wheat expor ts, has grown because of increasing global demand for crops. Other producers like Argentina and Russia have frustrated grain traders in recent years by curbing exports and bringing in disappointing harvests. “If you really want to have an origin for corn, wheat and soybeans, the U.S. is the place,” said Harold Reed, chief operating officer of The Andersons, an Ohio-based grain and ethanol company.

The place to be

International traders, well aware o f d e mand pres s ures, “s ee the U.S. and Canada as the one sound anchor that just doesn’t ever go away,” Reed said. “The government is reliable, the export program is reliable, the weather is usually reliable.” Glencore, the world’s No. 1 commodities trader, saw a large value in Canada, striking a $6.1-billion deal last week to buy the country’s largest grain handler, Viterra. Gavilon, a major U.S. agriculture and energy trader, is up for sale. To be sure, Glencore had additional incentives to pursue Viterra. The end of Canada’s nearly sevendecade wheat-marketing monopoly has enhanced its appeal for global traders, and Viterra owns valuable assets in Australia. Companies including Mitsui & Co., Marubeni Corp. and Hong Kong-based Noble are jostling to buy Gavilon, valued at around $5 billion, according to sources.

Systemic change

While the move to open Canada’s wheat and barley markets to competition is a strong incentive to enter the sector, senior executives said it is the dramatic inversion of the global market that is spurring the race for assets and access. A boom in Asia’s population and increased use of corn to make biofuels has tightened global grain supplies, making demand the primary driver of agricultural markets instead of supply fluctuations. That

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makes it even more critical for companies to be able to secure enough crops from reliable suppliers. “ You’ve got a demand-dr iven dynamic rather than a supplydriven dynamic and people need origination, raw material to meet consumptive demand,” said Curt Vossen, president of Richardson International Ltd. Vossen’s company will acquire 23 per cent of Viterra’s grain-handling assets as well as certain processing assets in North America for $900 million as part of Glencore’s deal. Companies also are on the hunt for acquisitions to improve efficiencies at a time when industry leaders have been hurt by volatile global markets. ADM made the first broad workforce reduction in the company’s history this year and saw a sharp drop in last quarter’s earnings. Cargill also has cut jobs and said the quarter ended Nov. 30 was its worst since 2001.

Targets

Takeover targets include privately held French firm Louis Dreyfus, a major industry player, and family companies Paterson GlobalFoods and Parrish & Heimbecker, which have medium-size agricultural networks in Canada, said Alberta agriculture analyst Ron Frost.

Dreyfus has considered mergers with companies including Glencore and Singaporean rival Olam. Paterson and P&H have not yet expressed an interest in selling. Farmers, meanwhile, hold some valuable cards in the dozen independent, share-owned grain terminals that dot the Canadian Prairies, amounting to 2.6 million tonnes of annual volume. It would not be surprising to see industry leaders attempt to consolidate further with smaller acquisitions, analysts said. T h e Ca n a d i a n W h e a t B o a rd , defrocked of its marketing monopoly for 2012-13, could also conceivably bid for some handling assets, using government borrowing guarantees for the next five years, Frost said. Even small outlets, like familyowned agr i-c h emi c a l c o mp a n y Morris Grain in Minnesota, have received takeover offers, although manager DeWayne Greiner said the owners were not interested in selling.

Carpe diem

Dominant agribusiness giants Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus — known as the “ABCD” traders — are still vying to grow, even though they probably cannot compete for Gavilon due to competition con-

cerns. The companies declined to comment for this article. ADM was interested in Viterra but said last week it did not submit a final bid because the acquisition would not meet its “return objectives.” It remains to be seen whether the latest wave of consolidation ultimately results in more or less competition. At a minimum, farmers may find themselves dealing with some unfamiliar new enterprises, although that seems unlikely to unnerve them. “Whether they deal with Viterra or Glencore, it’s not a big difference,” said Reed of The Andersons. The Andersons, which bought an Iowa ethanol plant last month, is not for sale, but is looking out for new acquisitions, Reed said. Glencore is already planning to expand in North America through acquisitions in the United States and through organic growth in Canada, said Chris Mahoney, the company’s director of agricultural products, at a news conference about the Viterra deal. “It would have been difficult for us to grow organically, silo by silo, in North America,” he said. He declined to comment on potential interest in Gavilon. “If one wanted to take a significant step, it probably would have to be through acquisition.”

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move towards is the capability to rationally design materials based on the chemistry of the fibres.” Researchers have produced a series of composite materials of different strength properties and some are “extremely promising,” said Potter, adding final results are expected to be released in June. The work is being funded by MRAC, as is a project aimed at finding uses for biocomposites using hemp fibre. The CIC is working with a Canadian business consortium, Project Eve, to develop biocomposite components for Kestrel, a fully electric vehicle built by Calgarybased Motive Industries and expected to go on sale later this year. The lightweight, four-passenger vehicle would have its leftand right-side panels and roof sheet made from hemp composites. Another Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada-funded project has seen the completion of fenders and the car hood, which is on display at the CIC. The project is a leap forward for biocomposite materials, Potter said. “We’re actually tackling the structural components of the vehicle and the exterior of the vehicle itself,” he said.

sion regulation. And questions about the commission’s role are likely to be even more pointed if user fees, frozen since 1991, double to meet the federal government’s demand for self-sufficiency. “Just removing the monopoly will not be enough to move the industry to a commercial grain-marketing system,” Western Barley Growers Association president Doug Robertson said in a news release April 2. “We have to remove unnecessary costs and regulations from the system as well, and we thank the government for recognizing how important that is.” The commission’s annual operating budget of around $83 million a year, is typically $30 million short most years and made up by federal ad hoc funding. If Canada produces 50 million tonnes of grain the commission earns around $37 million in user fees collected mostly from grain companies, who pass the cost to farmers. (Ottawa provides $5.4 million in baseline funding to cover scientific research and some administration. And some years the commission has surpluses fees collected in the previous crop year.) “Stakeholders should expect the CGC to update its user fees,” commission spokesman Remi Gooselin said in an interview, but he couldn’t

“No one has ever done this for the composites industry before…” simon potter

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Biofibre is attracting considerable attention for automobile manufacturers, he added. Potter and other composite centre officials recently returned from Detroit where officials with Hyundai and Ford have told them they are “very keen” on CIC’s innovation with biofibre car components and are considering undertaking research themselves. Cars made from biocomposite materials are more fuel efficient because they’re lighter, and are impact resistant because they have a “bounce back” quality unlike steel, said Potter. Big automotive makers are looking to Manitoba right now “because we are the only credible source of these materials that they’ve actually ever found to date,” he said. “There’s a colossal opportunity here for us,” he said. “If we can start to get these materials up to the specifications of what the automotive industry needs, then it’s a fairly small step from there to what the aerospace industry needs and medical device industry.” Annual demand for composite materials is about $500 billion and it’s projected that 20 to 30 per cent of that market could be taken up by biocomposite materials, Potter said. MRAC funding for the two CIC projects includes $103,000 for the fibre investigation research and another $234,815 for the development of the components for the Kestrel EV platform. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

say by how much. “That’s an unknown at this point.” There are at least four outcomes. The first is a doubling of user fees. That’s likely to face stiff opposition from grain companies and farmers. “We have to examine all the services the CGC currently provides and reduce costs where possible, as these costs will ultimately be borne by farmers,” said barley grower association past president Brian Otto. A second option is to cut mandatory commission services and/or contract those and other services out to reduce commission operating costs. The third approach is for the federal government to cover the entire shortfall or at least increase its contribution from its base funding of $5.4 million. Grain companies and farmers have argued many commission’s services are valuable to the Canadian economy and therefore the costs should be borne by the nation. The fourth option is a combination of increased federal funding, fewer mandatory fees and contracting out. L a s t m o n t h A g r i c u l t u re Minister Gerry Ritz said he’d decide on future commission user fees after reviewing feedback from grain industry participants. The deadline to provide input was March 23. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Expert says agriculture needs a rethink Australian academic says people are in denial about the need for change By Shannon Vanraes co-operator staff

“I believe that society transformation to a new form of agriculture is both necessary and possible.”

limate change is real and is one of the issues that will force farmers to change their practices, according to the head of the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute. Many people are in denial about climate change, Craig Pearson told attendees at the University of Manitoba annual Bendelow Lecture i n a n a d d re s s e n t i t l e d “Changing Agriculture to Save the World.” Even in his native Australia, which has experienced both severe drought and extreme flooding in recent years, government has allocated 130 per cent of normal river flow in one of the most affected regions, the Murray-Darling Basin. “ T h e re i s a h u g e g a p between society’s expectations and the new reality,” said Pearson, a former dean of the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph. “I would suggest that the next generation in agriculture has to address that gap.” But much has been learned in recent decades, and fortunately those lessons are being taken to heart in the developing world, Pearson said.

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“I’m actually relatively optimistic that in developing countries, as they very quickly move to urbanization, there will be direct and indirect price pressures to create a less leaky farming system,” he said. “Whereas we are in a very affluent situation, we have not had to worry about leakage and wastage.” However, a massive overconsumption of goods, energy, fertilizer, water and soil in agriculture will eventually have to be addressed, he said. Better government policies, legume-based cropping systems, greenbelt initiatives, agro-ecological zones, savanna cropping and urban agriculture will be parts of the solution, he said. But if you’re looking for a silver bullet, you’re out of luck. “This is evolution, not revolution,” said Pearson. “None of

us have the answers, but collectively we need to get there.” A change in perspective is critical, said the University of Melbourne professor, and that means moving beyond a model focused only on production and productivity, and changing the one-way connection between farming and urban centres. “Yes, cities are part of the problem, but cities are also part of the solution,” he said, noting more than 50 per cent of the world’s population currently live in cities and that number will increase dramatically in the coming decades. Pearson said those cities need to start giving something back to agriculture — phosphorus. Global supplies of this essential nutrient are being depleted and recycling it would encourage people to view the urban-rural relation-

ship as a cycle and not a oneway “food chain,” he said. Pearson said he doesn’t have the answers to technical issues around returning phosphorus to farms, but is confident they can be overcome. “For those who say it is all too difficult and costly, I would remind you that for 10 years Toronto took its garbage to a landfill site in Michigan,” he said. Public education is also part of making agriculture more sustainable, and reducing food waste. “If the public is aware that the apple with the blotch on it tastes the same as the apple without the blotch on it — and will eat both — then we have an immediate change in pricing and a reduction in waste,” said Pearson. The global economy is expected to increase fourfold in the coming years, which translates into higher rates of consumption — something that Pearson said concerns him. “Clearly the world needs saving... and agriculture has a leadership role to play,” he said. “I believe that society transformation to a new form of agriculture is both necessary and possible.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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Farm leaders waiting to see how budget cuts play out Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada facing major cuts but how it will affect farmers is not yet known By Alex Binkley CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR / OTTAWA

griculture Canada will have its $3-billion-ayear budget chopped by 10 per cent during the next few years — but details are scarce. Both the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Grain Growers of Canada said they wouldn’t judge the budget until they learned more about how the reductions will be implemented. “Although on the surface the cuts look large, we are reserving judgment till we have more details regarding which programs will be trimmed,” said Richard Phillips, executive director of the Grains Council of Canada. “Potentially, these widespread cuts may not touch critical areas. We will be looking for more detail where the cuts are coming from.” One of the few specifics relating to agriculture in Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s budget is that Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will collaborate on research. His organization will be watching to see if this move “will translate into more agri-

culture research and scientists on the ground,” said Phillips. “Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada was one of 10 departments to see cuts in the double digits,” noted Ron Bonnett, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. While the federation supports moves to increase efficiency in the department, if “the cuts result in hampering the success of farmers’ businesses and rural communities, then this will be an area of concern we will address and will work with the government to identify solutions,” said Bonnett. “ We need to maintain a strong agricultural industry and support our producers to ensure Canada continues to compete successfully within a changing global economy.” The Agriculture Department’s budget will be cut by nearly $15 million in the 2012-13 fiscal year and the CFIA will have to reduce spending by $2 million. Next year, the cuts will rise to $158.4 million and $56 million respectively and by the third year reach $253 million and $56.1 million. A government spokesman said the combined $2.6-billion budget allocation would become permanent, although annual funding

would fluctuate depending on circumstances. Money will have to be allocated later for Growing Forward 2, which is to come into effect next year, and other programs. The department expects to save money by consolidating the delivery of grants and contribution programs and by streamlining management of the Farm Debt Mediation Service, according to budget documents. The Canadian Grain Commission will also receive $44 million during the next two fiscal years while it transitions to a self-sustaining agency. The Conservative government tried to overhaul the commission when it was in a minority, but hasn’t acted on the issue since winning the 2011 election. The budget also promised expanded rural high-speed Internet ser vice through a spectrum auction in 2013 that will impose increased service requirements on successful bidders. While the government will cut CFIA’s annual funding, it plans to allocate $51.2 million during the next two years “to strengthen Canada’s food safety system.”

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“Although on the surface the cuts look large, we are reserving judgment till we have more details regarding which programs will be trimmed.”

RICHARD PHILLIPS

Executive director of the Grains Council of Canada

A spokesman said the details on both the savings and the additional safety measures would come later. The new money would go toward completing the implementation of the food safety recommendations contained in the Weatherill report on the deadly listeria outbreak of 2008 — an effort that has already resulted in the hiring of hundreds of new inspectors and beefing up of other food safety operations. So m e f a r m e r s a n d f o o d businesses might also benefit from accelerated writeoffs announced in the budget for equipment used for heat or electricity generation from farm, plant and wood waste as well as solar- and wind-powered equipment. Despite a lot of talk in the budget about boosting research and innovation, there were no

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS

EXCHANGES: march 30, 2012

$1 Cdn: $1.001 U.S. $1 U.S: $.9991 Cdn.

COLUMN

Cattle Prices Winnipeg

(Friday to Thursday) Slaughter Cattle

March 30, 2012

Steers & Heifers $ — D1, 2 Cows 68.00 - 73.00 D3 Cows 58.00 - 68.00 Bulls 80.00 - 92.25 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 118.00 - 127.00 (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 136.50 (701-800 lbs.) 135.00 - 152.75 (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 169.00 (501-600 lbs.) 160.00 - 180.00 (401-500 lbs.) 170.00 - 191.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) 118.00 - 125.00 (701-800 lbs.) 125.00 - 135.00 (601-700 lbs.) 130.00 - 145.50 (501-600 lbs.) 140.00 - 163.50 (401-500 lbs.) 150.00 - 175.00 Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

Heifers

Alberta South $ 115.25 - 116.00 112.00 - 116.00 71.00 - 83.00 60.00 - 75.00 — $ 117.00 - 133.00 125.00 - 143.00 138.00 - 160.00 150.00 - 175.00 165.00 - 195.00 177.00 - 205.00 $ 112.00 - 126.00 118.00 - 139.00 125.00 - 150.00 135.00 - 159.00 145.00 - 173.00 159.00 - 184.00

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

(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.)

Futures (March 29, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change April 2012 122.50 -2.75 June 2012 118.47 -3.70 August 2012 121.20 -3.07 October 2012 126.72 -2.28 December 2012 128.05 -2.22 February 2013 128.95 -1.97 Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Feeder Cattle March 2012 April 2012 May 2012 August 2012 September 2012 October 2012

Wet conditions in yards complicate cattle movement Dwayne Klassen CNSC

Ontario $ 101.84 - 122.87 104.00 - 119.85 62.73 - 82.96 62.73 - 82.96 76.20 - 96.02 $ 128.19 - 140.22 117.03 - 142.78 124.75 - 151.38 134.01 - 164.94 142.52 - 184.60 141.73 - 185.07 $ 120.89 - 127.76 123.93 - 134.05 124.98 - 142.10 132.13 - 152.02 134.78 - 164.50 134.09 - 164.94

Close 154.25 151.27 151.82 154.77 155.75 156.10

Change 0.80 -2.33 -2.88 -2.13 -1.62 -1.30

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending March 24, 2012 58,531 15,075 43,456 N/A 605,000

Previous Year 52,241 15,296 36,945 N/A 633,000

Week Ending March 24, 2012 970 30,883 14,847 550 715 7,210 391

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 762 24,782 15,242 1,060 296 2,652 501

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

Current Week 166.00E 152.00E 152.15 158.84

Futures (March 29, 2012) in U.S. Hogs April 2012 May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012

Last Week 171.57 156.90 157.35 162.63

Close 83.02 91.75 90.07 90.55 91.40

Values hold strong for replacement heifers, bulls

Last Year (Index 100) 166.28 152.32 153.48 155.12

Change -2.38 -2.35 -2.75 -2.70 -2.70

Other Market Prices

attle marketings in Manitoba during the week ended March 30 generally held the levels at which they’ve run over the past couple of weeks, though weather issues in certain parts of the province resulted in a slowdown in sales. “With the frost out of the ground earlier than normal, the excess moisture made a few yards extremely wet and in turn difficult for producers to move cattle out,” said Keith Cleaver, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Brandon. The wet conditions made it difficult for trucks to manoeuvre on the yards as well. Road restrictions now implemented in Manitoba also were a factor, Cleaver said. Values for heavier-weight cattle eased a bit while prices for replacement heifers, bulls and grass cattle held steady at strong levels. Slaughter cows and bulls also held value as packers continued to stock up in order to meet the consumer demand for hamburger. “Feeder values definitely lost ground during the week with declines in live cattle futures at the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) behind the weakness,” Cleaver said. CME live cattle futures, after setting new highs early in March, moved to their lowest level since last June during the past week. Analysts linked the drop in U.S. cattle values to declining U.S. retail values as well as deeply negative beef packer margins in the U.S. Uncertainty about the economy and a surge in gas prices have been factors behind the decline in U.S. consumer demand, analysts added. Although U.S. and Canadian consumer preferences for beef remain strong, they may have changed. Consumer reaction to higher prices has already resulted in the rejection of higherquality cuts and in turn a preference for the lower-cut meats, analysts said. They noted beef demand is still sufficiently strong to support higher beef and cattle prices in 2012, but exactly how that demand will be manifest across different cuts and qualities of beef remains to be seen. Deeply negative U.S. packer margins and sluggish demand for beef were causing

Although U.S. and Canadian consumer preferences for beef remain strong, they may have changed.

U.S. processors to operate at reduced levels. Year‑to‑date cattle slaughter in the U.S. through last week was down five per cent from a year ago. Me a n w h i l e, t h e d e m a n d f a c t o r f o r Manitoba’s feeder cattle was described as consistent, with interest from both eastern and western outlets evident. The fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar during the week had little impact on the price of cattle. Cleaver speculated the highs for feeder cattle may have been established, given the U.S. live cattle price outlook. There were hopes that with the arrival of spring, U.S. consumer demand for beef would improve as the barbecue season heats up. That in turn was seen supporting CME live cattle values to some degree. Buddy Bergner of Ashern Auction Mart said some of the strength seen in replacement cows and bulls, as well as grass cattle, was associated with the absence of numbers. “The number of these type of animals being marketed continues to be on the lighter side, and that in turn has been helping prices,” he said. The tight supply of cattle in the U.S., as well as in Canada, was expected to continue to keep a firm price floor under those animals, Bergner said. Depending on the date and auction yard location, the Easter holiday weekend was seen causing a few yards to forgo their normal weekly sales. However, no official confirmation was available. Cattle producers were being advised to check with their local auction yards. Just a reminder: the Manitoba-Saskatchewan auctioneer championships will be held on May 4 at the Heartland Livestock Services location at Virden. Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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

Winnipeg Next sale is April 5

Toronto 66.27 - 100.66 172.77 - 208.79 201.57 - 219.08 202.11 - 235.93 237.23 - 328.85 —

SunGold Specialty Meats 50.00 - 60.00

“Pink slime” pushes processor into bankruptcy reuters

Chickens Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 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 April 1, 2012 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.915 Undergrade .............................. $1.825 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.895 Undergrade .............................. $1.795 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.895 Undergrade .............................. $1.795 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.880 Undergrade............................... $1.795 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

Eggs 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 Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ($/cwt) Next sale is April 5

Toronto ($/cwt) 67.51 - 314.35 — 91.45 - 283.66

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 22.86 - 35.00 32.97 - 45.99

Ground beef processor AFA Foods filed for bankruptcy protection April 2, citing the impact of the uproar over a meat filler dubbed “pink slime” by critics. Meat processors have faced a backlash over the use of an ammonia-treated beef filler they call “finely textured beef.” Food activists have campaigned to have it banned, but supporters say the product is safe to eat.

AFA is one of the largest ground beef processors in the United States and produces more than 500 million pounds of ground beef products annually, the company said in documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware. In filing for bankruptcy, it cited “recent changes in the market” for its products and media coverage related to the filler, and said it was seeking a sale of some or all of its assets. AFA owner Yucaipa Companies, the investment firm founded by Ron Burkle, could not immediately be reached for comment.

The backlash over “pink slime” has prompted companies such as Beef Products Inc. (BPI) to halt production at some of its plants and has led some big U.S. supermarket operators, including Safeway Inc. and Supervalu Inc., to say they will stop buying the ammonia-treated beef. The impact of the controversy is far reaching, said Gary Acuff, director of the Center for Food Safety at Texas A&M University in College Station. “The public view of this product is pretty damaged at this point,” Acuff said. “I’m not sure they’ll recover from something like this.”

Looking for results? Check out the market reports from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 35

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Fewer U.S. soybean acres bode well for canola USDA’s forecast calls for a rise in U.S. corn plantings Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed sharply higher during the week ended March 30, hitting their strongest levels in over six months and settling just below contract highs on Friday. Canola first rose on the back of the tightening supply situation in Western Canada and solid export demand, but saw another leg up when a much anticipated U.S. Department of Agriculture report provided a bullish spark for soybeans south of the border. The USDA forecast soybean plantings in 2012 at 73.9 million acres, which was well below average trade guesses for a 75.5-million-acre crop and about a million acres smaller than the year-ago level. The trade was quick to point out that actual acres will likely be larger, as the rally in soybeans over the past month will swing some area its way, but the initial bullish reaction in the futures was swift.

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With South American soybean production failing to live up to expectations this year, the world is banking on a larger U.S. crop to cover some of the slack. However, with the corn market also working to draw in acres, any limitations on U.S. soybean area bodes well for canola prices. In Western Canada, all signs point to the largest sea of yellow in history this summer. The largest official industry guesses have topped out at 22 million acres, well above the 18.9 million seeded in 2011 — and already an unprecedented number. However, anecdotal reports now point to canola plantings at 23 million acres or more. The excessively wet land in Saskatchewan and Manitoba that was unseeded last year could be up to 75 per cent canola if some reports are to be believed. Seed dealers are said to see dozens of farmers come in on a daily basis to exchange seed for canola. There is also plenty of talk in the market of

IGC sees record maize crop in 2012-13 By Nigel Hunt london / reuters

lobal maize production is projected to rise to a record 900 million tonnes in 2012-13, outstripping demand for the first time since the 2008-09 season, the International Grains Council said April 2. The IGC, in a monthly report, also cut its forecast for the global maize stocks at the end of the 2011-12 season following a lower-than-expected estimate for U.S. inventories issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture March 30. “The supply-and-demand outlook for maize is projected to remain quite tight in 2012-13 but a large crop, including a

Export and International Prices Last Week

Week Ago

Year Ago

CWB export 1CW 13.5 St. Lawrence

357.40

366.85

433.50

US hard winter ord.Gulf ($US)

292.66

293.31

347.12

All prices close of business March 29, 2012 Wheat

EU French soft wheat ($US)

277.50

294.00

358.00

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

225.03

237.43

280.42

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

289.79

296.49

339.39

US corn Gulf ($US)

more farmers than normal looking to seed canola on the same ground they seeded to the crop last year.

Coarse Grains 277.15

279.32

320.06

US barley (PNW) ($US)

280.00

250.00

Rolling the dice

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

237.79

253.74

272.93

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

217.54

212.84

238.13

498.01

495.81

518.13

1,181.66

1,189.82

1,296.10

That canola-on-canola crop rotation poses disease and yield risks. However, when the price is right, that seems to be a risk many will be willing to take this spring. From a monetary perspective, growing canola this year could conceivably boost profits by $100 per acre compared to wheat or barley. Those large acres are overhanging the market, but canola supply/demand in itself won’t dictate the price, as the crop is a small player in the global oilseed market. That means even if the canola crop does end up as huge as is being forecast, prices could still stay firm if soybeans hold up. Some luck will be needed, but there is always an element of rolling the dice each spring. The rally in canola does raise some concerns that the market is becoming overbought. That may be true on the old-crop contracts, but when you look at new-crop prices, canola still looks attractive from an end-user’s perspective. Crush margins against the nearby futures are at their lowest levels in a few years. However, when calculating the margins — which basically work out to the difference between the seed cost and the product values — the new-crop prices still look very profitable for the crushers. While the oilseeds were rallying, corn futures in the U.S. actually moved down slightly on the week. The USDA forecast U.S. corn plantings at 95.9 million acres, which easily surpassed trade guesses and would be the largest crop since 1937. Tight nearby supplies mean that increase will be needed, but profit-taking was enough to keep some pressure on values during the week. What could prove interesting from a Canadian perspective in the USDA plantings report was the smaller-than-anticipated spring wheat estimate, at only 12 million acres. After poor conditions limited some plantings in the northern states last spring, the general consensus had been for a millionacre increase from the 12.4 million acres of spring wheat grown in 2011. Minneapolis wheat futures led to the upside in the U.S. during the week, and the ICE Futures Canada milling wheat contracts actually saw some light commercial trade as well. U.S. durum acres are expected to increase to 2.2 million, from 1.4 million in 2011, with crop insurance programs offering good returns for the crop. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

major upturn in the U.S., is expected to be not entirely absorbed by demand, leaving room for a modest rise in stocks,” the IGC said in a monthly report. U.S. farmers will plant the most corn (maize) in 75 years to cash in on higher prices, topping expectations due to surprise reductions in soybean and spring wheat sowings, according to a U.S. government report. The IGC forecast maize stocks at the end of the 2012-13 season would rise to 129 million tonnes. Maize consumption in 2012-13 was seen rising by around 2.2 per cent to 893 million tonnes with growth slowing following a 3.7 per cent climb in 2011-12. The IGC projected the 2012-13 world wheat crop at 681 million tonnes, marginally above the prior month’s forecast of 680 million but still shy of previous season’s 696 million.

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

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business March 30, 2012 Western barley

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2012

229.00

224.00

July 2012

232.00

227.00

October 2012

211.00

Canola

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2012

622.50

598.50

July 2012

619.90

596.80

November 2012

575.20

559.10

CWB Pool Forecasts March PRO 2011-12

February PRO 2011-12

Total Payments 2010-11

No. 1 CWRS 13.5

317.00

309

344.96

No. 1 CWRS 12.5

283.00

272

317.73

No. 2 CWRS 13.5

314.00

304

337.13

No. 1 CWHWS 13.5

319.00

309

344.96

No. 1 CPSR

249.00

242

277.77

No. 1 CPSW

244.00

237

274.67

No. 1 CWRW

245.00

245

284.23

No. 1 CWES

289.00

279

314.96

No. 1 CWSWS

250.00

243

268.72

342.00

342

302.94

N/A

235.72

Sel CW Two-Row

309.00

311

265.74

Sel CW Six-Row

294.00

296

247.98

Wheat

Durum No. 1 CWAD 13.0 Feed Barley No. 1 CW Pool A Designated Barley

* No. 1 CW feed barley, Pool B 2011-12, as of January 19: $223.

Special Crops Report for April 2, 2012 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan Spot Market

Spot Market

Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound)

Other ( Cdn. cents per pound unless otherwise specified)

Large Green 15/64

23.80 - 25.00

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

24.00 - 25.00

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

26.00 - 29.00

Desi Chickpeas

26.00 - 27.00 — 26.10 - 27.50

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

8.50 - 10.50

Fababeans, large

—

Medium Yellow No. 1

8.40 - 8.85

Feed beans

—

Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans

—

Feed Pea (Rail)

No. 1 Great Northern

—

Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound)

No. 1 Cranberry Beans

—

Yellow No. 1

34.75 - 35.75

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

—

Brown No. 1

28.75 - 30.75

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

—

Oriental No. 1

22.75 - 25.75

No. 1 Black Beans

—

No. 1 Pinto Beans

—

3.50 - 5.50

Source: Stat Publishing SUNFLOWERS

No. 1 Small Red

—

No. 1 Pink

—

Fargo, ND

Goodlands, KS

26.45

—

Report for March 30, 2012 in US$ cwt NuSun (oilseed) Confection Source: National Sunflower Association

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 5, 2012

Budget lacks funds for housing: AMM By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff

mproved Internet access and a commitment to keep funding infrastructure upgrades were good news for municipalities in last week’s federal budget. Budget 2012 contained several highlights that will affect rural and small-town Canada. They included an ongoing commitment for a new, long-term infrastructure plan implemented before the Building Canada Fund ends in 2014, $150 million commitment to the new Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund for job creation and community investment, and $99.2 million over three years for provinces and territories to pay for permanent flood-mitigation measures. The federal government also said it will improve Internet access among rural remote and northern communities, and promised to eliminate duplication in federal policies which add unneces-

sary costs to municipalities when applying for disaster financial assistance. The Association of Manitoba Municipalities would like to have seen cash allocated for affordable housing construction, AMM president Doug Dobrowolski said in a news release. In its 2012 federal budget submission, AMM had asked for renewed federal housing programs and help for long-term provincial and municipal housing strategies. Existing programs are set to expire in 2014. Many communities are growing and now lack supportive housing for seniors, more rental housing and affordable housing for families of all sizes, according to the AMM. “Manitoba municipalities are growing and attracting new people who have no place to live,” said Dobrowolski, adding that government should provide tax incentives to the private sector to build affordable housing.

Cost versus benefit

Canada’s wheat quality control system might not be worth it By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

anada’s wheat-grading system might be c o s t i n g m o re t h a n the benefit it returns, says Richardson International’s vice-president of corporate affairs and general counsel, Jean-Marc Ruest. To ensure the quality of Canadian milling wheat-variety registration and wheat classes are regulated. There are many grades within each class, plus differentials for protein content. “People aren’t sure if the benefits outweigh the costs of that system and that’s part of the discussion that’s currently taking place,” Ruest said during an interview March 21. In some cases grain companies will offer end-users a narrower band of specifications, while at other times

offer a wider band, added Richard International’s president Curt Vossen. “I t h i n k w e’ l l h a v e t o accommodate both.” The grading and registration system and Canadian Grain Commission, which oversees wheat quality, were primarily designed to meet the wheat board’s needs, according to Ruest. “Now that they’ll be restructured we’ll be looking at a more commercial system... and at the end of the day it will be figuring out what the end-use customer wants... “It’s under debate whether the existing variety registration and grading requirements meet all of those needs.” Meanwhile, Richardson continues to negotiate an agreement to handle grain on behalf of the wheat board.

Ruest said Richardson wants to handle more grain, including the board’s. Richardson also supports the federal government’s decision to assist the board operate in an open market, but the aid should be short ter m and at commercial interest rates. Ottawa is guaranteeing the board’s borrowings and initial payments for a maximum of five years. “ We thought five years was long,” Ruest said. “We thought three years or less would be sufficient to put themselves in a position to make that transition. “We would say whatever the prevailing rate that companies like ours has to pay they should pay as well. I think the rate they got is better than that.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Edible bean acreage set to rise, but only modest increase expected

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Visitors searching for a glimpse of crocus can find blooms on the grounds of Star Mound School. Star Mound, a well-built example of a pioneer-era rural school, is a municipal heritage site near Snow Flake, Man. and a popular site each spring for Manitoba’s floral emblem. This photo was taken on a warm afternoon March 31. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON1

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By Phil Franz-Warkentin COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

dible bean supplies are very tight in southern Manitoba and although higher acreage is anticipated, better prices for other commodities will limit the increase, says bean merchant Tina Scott. Farmers in the province grew only 51,000 acres of edible beans in 2011, after planting a more average 146,000 the previous year. “Last year was an anomaly... and acres will come back to some extent but they won’t be back to where they were two years ago,” said Scott, of Duncan Seeds in Morden, a division of Legumex Walker. She estimated potential edible bean area will be in the 80,000to 100,000-acre range in 2012. “Soybeans, canola and corn all have very good prices and farmers will be splitting (the acres) with them,” she added noting edible beans “take a little bit more work than soybeans.” However, dr y conditions could favour a few additional edible bean acres, said Scott. New crop pricing opportunities for edible beans are currently few and far between, as a lack of willing end-use buyers is making local companies reluctant to stick their necks out. Scott said contracting opportunities were available earlier in the year at about 38 to 40 cents per pound for pinto and black beans. Early navy bean contracts were available for anywhere from 38 to 45 cents per pound. “The prices would be down a bit now,” said Scott, adding a Mexican import ban on Chinese black beans would pressure Canadian prices. Tight supplies are also limiting activity in the spot market, although end-users will need to make some purchases by summer. “They’re all waiting to see if the acres will go in and bring the prices down,” said Scott.

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The St. Lawrence Seaway is open and officials predict cargo shipments will rise by about three per cent to 38.6 million tonnes this year. Coal from Montana is expected to be a bright spot, but increased grain movement is expected following a $30-million investment by Parrish and Heimbecker in its grain-handling facility at Hamilton, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation said in a news release. Canadian and international carriers are also in the process of building new vessels, with some scheduled to begin service on the seaway this year.

La Niña moves on SYDNEY / REUTERS A weather pattern blamed for heavy rains and crop destruction in the AsiaPacific region over the past two years has run its course slightly ahead of schedule, forecasters in Australia said March 27. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said climate models indicate the weather phenomenon known as La Niña, the girl child, has come to an end, after earlier this month predicting it would drag on for a further month or two. Sea surface temperatures across the central tropical Pacific Ocean were now at neutral levels, according to the bureau.

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Harami alerts hog producers to a downward correction Japanese “candlestick” charting technique signals changes in market direction David Drozd

LEAN HOGS WEEKLY NEARBY — CHART AS OF MARCH, 2012

Market Outlook

fter rallying up, but failing to fill a gap between $91.475 and $91.650, lean hog prices on the weekly nearby candlestick chart turned back down on February 24, 2012. The ensuing reversal pattern (sell signal) that developed is referred to as a harami on a candlestick chart. Lean hog prices have since lost more than six cents per pound in the past five weeks. Candlestick charting provides an insight into market activity that is not readily apparent with the conventional bar-type charts. When you see a black bar, the sentiment is bearish and when the bar is white it is bullish. Harami suggests a waning in momentum and a change in trend. At a market top, the harami is identified by a long white body followed by a short black body which is contained within the parameters of the preceding long white body. Harami in Japanese means pregnant. The Japanese are regarded as the true pioneers of market technical analysis. They began trading forward rice contracts (futures) in 1654 and by the year 1750 developed a relatively sophisticated way to analyze the markets. These same techniques have evolved over nearly 2-1/2 centuries into an amazingly powerful modern-day charting method referred to as candlestick. Now anyone can learn how the masterminds of the Orient have attained wealth in their markets and in ours. Virtually all modern-day technical analysis used in conjunction with bar charting such as trendline analysis and pattern recognition can be applied in the exact

same way using candlesticks with additional advantages.

Strength and weakness

Candlestick charts allow the viewer at a casual glance to spot technical strength and/or weakness by highlighting the relationship between the opening and closing price for each line. The Japanese method of charting is called candlestick because the individual lines resemble candles. The exact same data is used in traditional bar charting — open, high, low and close is all that is required. The daily line shows the open, high, low and close. The thick part or candle is called the “real body.” It highlights the range between the open and close. If the close is above the open, then the body will be white. When the real body is black this simply means the close was below the open. The lines above and below the real body represent the high and low ranges for the period and are called “shadows.”

The long black body illustrates a bearish period in the market with an opening near the day’s high and close near the day’s low. The long white body is the opposite of a long black body and shows technical strength with an opening near the low and a close near the high in a wide range period. The small body represents a tight range between the open and close. However, when combined with other patterns they can be very significant, such as in the formation of a harami. The candlestick method gives you deeper insight into market analysis by utilizing numerous interpretations for intra-line activity. Hence, the user has a timely advantage in spotting key market turning points for all time frames. Candlesticks are a useful standalone tool or can be used in conjunction with other technical tools such as stochastics, RSI, etc. creating a vast array of techniques and possibilities. It is important for farmers to be

aware of the reversal patterns that routinely occur in the grain and livestock charts. By recognizing buy and sell signals, producers can be better informed on price direction and take advantage of pricing opportunities. Lean hog prices have been trading in a sideways $8 range for the past five months. Support comes in at $83 and resistance is up at $91. Rectangular patterns like this tend to be consolidation areas, which often form prior to prices having their next big move. Send your questions or comments about this article and chart to info@ag-chieve.ca. David Drozd is president and senior market analyst for Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and are solely intended to assist readers with a better understanding of technical analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www.ag-chieve. ca for information about grain-marketing advisory services, or call us toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free consultation.

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WEATHER VANE

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W h e n s e a g u l l s f l y to l a n d , a sto r m is at ha n d .

Warm, then cooling trend Issued: Monday, April 2, 2012 · Covering: April 4 – April 11, 2012 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

t looks like this forecast period will start off a little quieter than last week. After seeing several lows pass through our region over the last week bringing more clouds than sun, plenty of showers, rain and even a little snow, it looks as if a ridge of high pressure will build in during this week. This r idge should br ing plenty of sunshine, along with fairly mild temperatures for Wednesday through to Friday and maybe even Saturday. With the sunshine we should see high temperatures once again at or even above the usual temperature range for this time of the year. It doesn’t look as if we’ll break any records, but the way this year is going, who knows? By t h e e n d o f the week a strong area of low pressure is forecast to develop over Montana and then move northeastward over the weekend. This system will be associated with plenty of warm air, which means we should see

mostly rain with it. The best chances of rain look to be over western and central regions. Depending on how strong this system gets and its exact timing, the higher elevations over western regions could see some wet snow late on Sunday or early Monday. Once this system pushes through, the overall pattern looks as if it will undergo a shift. The weather models have been trying to forecast this shift for several weeks now and show a more seasonal pattern with cooler temperatures. With each new model run this pattern shift keeps getting pushed further and further into the future and the extent of the cooling is less and less. This means the overall confidence that this shift will occur early next week is pretty low. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 0 to +13 C; lows: -10 to +1 C. Probability of precipitation falling as rain: 45 per cent. 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

1 Month (30 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) February 28, 2012 to March 28, 2012

< 40% 40 - 60% 60 - 85% 85 - 115% 115 - 150% 150 - 200% > 200% 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 © 2012 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.

Created: 03/29/12 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies from February 28 through to March 28 compared to the long-term average. Conditions in Manitoba were wetter than normal, with most areas seeing above-average amounts. Over Saskatchewan the eastern two-thirds remained dry, with only western regions seeing above-average amounts. Alberta was a bit of a mixed bag with south-central regions and areas in the north continuing on the dry side, and the remainder seeing near-average amounts.

Will we see a warm spring… or payback? March came in about 7° to 8° above the long-term average By Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

he historic warm spell that has now gone on since last July continued in March. Actually, it didn’t just continue in March — it might have peaked in intensity. If this March isn’t the peak in intensity for this prolonged warm spell, I’m getting a little nervous about just how hot things might get in the months to come! March 2012 will go down in the record books as the warmest March ever recorded in these regions. You name the temperature record and you can pretty much bet it was broken during March. March saw the warmest average daytime high temperature, the warmest overall average temperature, the warmest single daytime high temperature ever, and the warmest overnight low temperature ever. The only record that wasn’t broken was the warmest average overnight low temperature. The previous two warmest Marches were 1910 and 1878. The month of March started off around average, with daytime highs in the -5 to -10 C ra n g e a n d ove r n i g h t l ow s bottoming out around -22 C. These “cold” conditions

lasted for about a week before the heat was turned on and we experienced what’s been d e s c r i b e d a s “s u m m e r i n March” and as one of the most unusual periods of weather ever recorded. By March 11, high temperatures rose above the +10° C mark and remained basically above this value for an incredible 13 days in a row. Temperatures peaked on the 19th, with most locations in souther n Manitoba seeing high temperatures that were in the low to mid-20s, which broke all-time record highs for the month in many locations. Temperatures then returned to more average values for the last week in the month, which, after all the warm weather, felt rather cold! But March didn’t disappoint in the end, with the last two days seeing temperatures jump back up to nearrecord values. Precipitation during March reversed a long-standing trend of below-average amounts. For the first time since last September, Winnipeg recorded above-average amounts of precipitation. Brandon also saw slightly above-average amounts of precipitation for the first time since last June. Table 1 gives you a summary of March’s weather for Winnipeg and Brandon.

Table 1: A memorable March Location

Average high

Average low

Mean

Precipitation

Winnipeg

7.6 C

-3.8 C

1.9 C

46.5 mm

Brandon

7.1 C

-5.0 C

1.0 C

27.2 mm

Winnipeg’s average high temperature of 7.6 C beat the previous record of 7.1 C set back in 1910. Winnipeg’s mean temperature of 1.9 C also beat the previous record of 1.6 C set way back in 1878. Brandon’s mean monthly temperature of 1.0 C came within 0.5 C of the all-time record set back in 1910. Overall, to put things into some kind of perspective, March 2012 averaged about 7 to 8 C above the long-term average.

Who called it?

So, which of the long-range forecasts was able to predict these record-setting warm March temperatures? It looks like it might be a toss-up between Environment Canada, w h i c h c a l l e d f o r n e a r- t o above-average temperatures and precipitation, and the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac, which also called for aboveaverage temperatures and precipitation amounts. I think I’ll have to the give the nod to the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac,

The previous two warmest Marches ever recorded in these regions were 1910 and 1878.

since it also called for thunder late in March — which many places experienced, not just once, but twice! The thing that seems to be on everyone’s mind is, just when are we going to have payback for all of these warm temperatures? According to Environment Canada, it will not be in April or May. It calls for above-average temperatures over pretty much all of agricultural Manitoba for the remainder of spring, and for below-average amounts of precipitation during this period. Over at the Old Farmer’s Almanac they are still singing from the same songbook, calling for below-average temperatures and precipitation. The Canadian Farmers’ Almanac

appears to call for near- to below-average temperatures with above-average amounts of precipitation. It mentions stormy and showery conditions several times in both April and May, along with the terms pleasant and cold a couple of times. F i n a l l y, h e r e a t t h e Co-operator, I am calling for a return to more average temperatures during April and May, with only the occasional really warm period. Along with the average temperatures I also think we will see average to even slightly above-average amounts of precipitation. But the way this year is going, it won’t surprise me one bit if we end up seeing a continuation of this warm, dry weather.

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 5, 2012

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Valtera is a new pre-emergent herbicide for soybeans. By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

anitoba soybean growers have a new herbicide option. Nufarm’s Valtera, with the active ingredient flumioxazin, controls a number of broadleaf weeds early, while suppressing annual grasses such as green foxtail, says Myles Robinson, the firm’s Manitoba sales manager. “Soybeans do not like competition” and that’s why early weed control can pay off in higher yields, said Robinson. Flumioxazin has been registered in the U.S. for 14 years and sold under the name Valor. Trials there show when flumioxazin and glyphosate are applied as a pre-crop burn-off, per-acre yields are three to seven bushels higher than when glyphosate is applied once or twice. Valtera can be applied early as a pre-plant burn-down with a partner such as glyphosate, or as a pre-emergent just before or just after seeding. It should be applied no later than three days after soybeans have been planted, Robinson stressed. If the soil has cracked due to germination or soybeans have emerged severe crop damage will occur.

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No more than 85 grams per acre of flumioxazin should be applied during a single growing season. “It’s an absolutely great product if you want to grow non-GMO soybeans,” Robinson said. “You’ll see somewhere between 30 and 56 days of residual weed control.” Despite residual control, there are no cropping restrictions after 12 months at the longest. A fourmonth interval is required before planting treated fields to spring or winter wheat. Field corn, sunflower, sorghum, dry beans and canola can’t be planted for nine months after a low rate of Valtera. At the higher rate, alfalfa, barley and canola can’t be seeded for 11 months. Valtera is applied to the soil surface and not worked in, and so can be used in minimum- or zero-till fields. It requires one-quarter to one inch of rain to get the herbicide into the soil and working, Robinson said, and more if there’s a lot of crop residue. “This one doesn’t require any incorporation at all,” he said. “In fact, dragging the harrows over it is actually detrimental to good weed control.” Flumioxazin is a Group 14 herbicide providing farmers with another rotation option. Rotating herbicide groups and tank mixing different

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herbicide groups are recommended to delay the development of herbicide-tolerant weeds. Valtera isn’t meant to necessarily replace glyphosate, but it can reduce its application from two or three times in crop to one or two, Robinson said. “With all the issues around glyphosate tolerance (in weeds), I think it’s going to become more and more important to rotate into some of these new groups,” he said. Common ragweed, pigweed/ waterhemp, lamb’s quarters, black nightshade and seedling dandelion are on Valtera’s Canadian label. The U.S. label includes more weeds, such as volunteer canola, some of which may get added to the Canadian label, Robinson said. Valtera should be applied with 10 gallons of water per acre, and can be tank mixed with CleanStart or Credit45 (glyphosate) when doing a burn-down. Valtera alone has some burn-off activity. It’s rain-fast one hour after application. Burn-down results are best if it’s warm and sunny when Valtera is applied. If applying before seeding, a lowdisturbance seeder should be used as the more the soil is disturbed, the poorer the weed control. If a lot of soil disturbance is expected, apply

“You’ll see somewhere between 30 and 56 days of residual weed control.” MYLES ROBINSON

Valtera after seeding, but no later than three days. The rise of glyphosate-tolerant weeds in the U.S. has prompted a rise in pre-emergent herbicide use in soybeans, Robinson said. About 35 per cent of U.S. soybeans receive a pre-emergent herbicide and Valor accounts for 48 per cent of those acres, he said. “That change has happened because there has been just an intense use of glyphosate down there and now they have a lot of weed species really giving them some challenges because they have become tolerant to glyphosate,” he said. Valtera comes in a case of four bottles (2.27 kg per bottle) at a suggested retail price of $2,120. One bottle treats 40 acres at a cost of $13.25 an acre.

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CWB offering new crop prices, contracts now However, the new grain company will be tight lipped when it comes to pool returns By Allan Dawson co-operator staff/somerset

fter months of anticipation the CWB started offering new crop prices and contracts March 29. Farmers can see what the CWB is offering under its Future First and deferred delivery price on its website (www.cwb.ca). The site has tools for calculating those prices based on grade (export position) and deliver y month. Farmers must then confirm and lock in those prices formally with the CWB. T h e G r a i n G r ow e r s o f Canada welcomed the move. “I would encourage farmers to look at their offerings,” said Grain Growers’ executive director Richard Phillips. “If farmers want the wheat board as an option they need to do business with them or they won’t be there.” The CWB’s site doesn’t have a Pool Return Outlook for either of its two wheat pools (early delivery pool, which lasts four months or the Harvest pool, which runs over most of the crop year) or the

Grain will be easier to come up from the U.S. than down to the U.S. that’s one thing.”

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malting barley pool. The CWB doesn’t want its competitors knowing how much it expects to earn from the pools, Neil Townsend, the CWB’s North American market analyst, told farmers at a meeting March 30. After the deadline to join the pool passes pool participants will be updated on sales and the potential return, Townsend said. “You’ve got to remember that information is going to be critically important in the new system,” he said. “And that’s one thing about the wheat board, we still have a lot of information.” The CWB is going to share some of its market and weather intelligence with farmers through a weekly newsletter, but it’s going to cost $600 a year. Non-farmer Canadians will pay $900, foreigners $1,200 and the start-

ing price for grain companies is $2,500. The CWB will also charge a fee to have conference c a l l s w i t h C W B a n a l y s t s, Townsend said. “Tradition doesn’t matter anymore,” he said. “We’re not going to give information away free. People’s jobs depend on it. “ We have to justify our existence and we have to pay our staff so that’s why we’re trying to do this.” This summer the CWB intends to market canola too. Prices will be based off Vancouver — the “international basis,” said CWB president and CEO Ian White. Farmers sometimes complain the difference between c a s h a n d c a n o l a f u t u re s prices is too big. The CWB hopes its offering proves to be “a good check for what is

Notice of Application and Pre-Hearing Conference

being offered in the country,” White said. The CWB is basing its cash wheat prices off values in-store Vancouver and Thunder Bay. Townsend said if the CWB can get seven million or eight million tonnes of grain then the rest of the industry will have no choice but to work closely with the upstart grain company.

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Transportation and Storage Portfolio Application TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE PORTFOLIO APPLICATION: Centra has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board), for an Order pursuant to The Public Utilities Board Act, approving the fixed costs associated with the proposed contractual arrangements for natural gas storage and related inter-state transportation with the ANR Pipeline Company and the Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership. Full particulars of the Application can be found at Manitoba Hydro’s website www.hydro.mb.ca/ regulatory_affairs/gas/transportation_storage/ index.shtml Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. Attention: Mr. B. Czarnecki 22nd floor, 360 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0G8 Telephone: (204) 360-3257 (collect calls accepted) Email: baczarnecki@hydro.mb.ca

Persons wishing to address the PHC in French are required to notify the Board’s Secretary in advance of the PHC and no later than April 5, 2012. PUBLIC HEARING: Following the PHC, the Board will establish a schedule as may be required for the orderly exchange of information, as well as public hearing dates to examine Centra’s Application.

The Public Utilities Board Attention: Mr. H. M. Singh 400–330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 Telephone: (204) 945-2638 Toll Free: 1-866-854-3698 Email: publicutilities@gov.mb.ca PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE: The Board will convene a Pre-Hearing Conference (PHC) on April 11, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., in its Hearing Room located on the 4th Floor, 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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PARTICIPATION: Those seeking Intervener status should notify the Board of their intention by applying to the Board Secretary by April 9, 2012. Interveners may be entitled to financial assistance in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules). These Rules and other related guidelines to the hearing process can be seen at the Board’s website at www.pub.gov.mb.ca or can be obtained from the Board, by either emailing publicutilities@gov.mb.ca, or calling the Board Secretary at (204) 945-2638 or toll free at 1-866-854-3698. Parties wishing to submit a written briefing or to express comments during the public review process should also contact the Board Secretary.

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WB officials told farmers meeting here it has the inside track on the lucrative Japanese market for Canadian milling wheat. “I’ve just come from Japan this week and we are working very hard with the Japanese to try to have the CWB in a very prominent place with regard to supplying the Japanese industry with milling wheat to the point where I think they want the CWB to be their main supplier and we hope to be able to do that,” CWB president and CEO Ian White told farmers March 30. “That’s one of the big premium markets in the world.” CWB wheat exports to Japan have averaged 1.2 million tonnes annually the last 10 years. But when the market opens Aug. 1, Japan can buy Canadian wheat from any number of sellers, said Roland farmer Walter Krapp. “The Japanese value longterm relationships,” White said in response and the CWB has that with Japan. “We know it’s a competitive world and we are going to have to compete in that world, but they are saying to us that they will give us the first look at the business, particularly if we can deliver them the quality and the continuity that they are used to.”

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“Let me tell you, there’s no way all the grain can get down through the U.S. either,” he said. “The Americans are not into that kind of stuff to see everybody just driving their grain down to the U.S. Grain will be easier to come up from the U.S. than down to the U.S. that’s one thing.”

White said the CWB might not be able to compete in commodity markets where buyers focus on getting the lowest price. “We understand that and we will be competing in there where we need to, but we will also try to keep away from those markets where we can,” White said. Glencore is a commodity trader, he said. The company that wants to by Viterra usually sells on a multiple origin basis, allowing it to source wheat where it’s the cheapest. “We’ll be selling the grain that we take from Canada and selling to customers who value quality,” White said. “So we see our place very much more down the end of the market... dealing with customers that value that and who will deal with a company like the CWB and generally pay a bit more because we have a relationship with them, we know them and we can satisfy their needs. There is a differentiation in the market.” The CWB has the authority to buy and sell wheat produced outside of Canada, but doesn’t expect to do so often, White said. Sometimes customers want lower-quality wheat to blend with Canadian wheat and now the CWB can provide both. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Fairgoers perk up ears for Whistlin’ Dixie Mule turns teacher after injured leg rules out “horse ballet” By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF / BRANDON

he Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is pitched as one of the top horse events in Canada. So what was old Long Ears doing there? Whistlin’ Dixie, a thoroughbred-cross molly mule, was there to compete in the dressage and jumping events. But after a minor leg injury left her on the sidelines, owner Katherine Cook of Camrose, Alta., took her to the Learning Stage to educate the public about the wonderful world of mules. “People are very interested, and for the most part very polite and pleasant,” said Cook. Although mules are more popular in the hot, humid regions of the southern United States and in the mountains of Western Canada, the quirky — some would say exasperating — equines are catching on with riding and driving enthusiasts in areas where they previously were relatively unknown. Cook, an avid jumper, became a reluctant convert after volunteering with an organization that used mules for equine-assisted psychotherapy. When the group’s equestrian team wanted to add a jumping mule to their program, she baulked at first. “I laughed and said, ‘What kind of an idiot jumps a mule?’” Cook said with a wide grin. “But I tried it and I’ve been hooked ever since.”

She hasn’t completely changed sides and still has three horses at home. But her previous prejudices have been dispelled by the unique charm of the animals. The fact mules exist at all is a miracle of sorts, given they’re sterile hybrids created by breeding two different species — a male donkey and a female horse. Switch those genders around and you get a hinny. Bi o l o g i c a l l y, t h e d i f f e rence between all three can be explained by their number of chromosomes — donkeys have 62 pairs, horses have 64, and breeding the two together somehow gives you 63. But the combination has also given mules some special qualities, notably extraordinary hardiness and endurance, and keen intelligence accompanied by a legendary, but littleloved, disposition. Colleen Campbell, also from Camrose, rides and drives horses, mules and donkeys. “What seems to be stubbornness, is actually a keen sense of self-preservation,” said Campbell. “They say if your mule doesn’t want to go somewhere, you probably shouldn’t either.” That makes mules more wreckproof than horses. In the Grand Canyon, Cook noted, sure-footed mules are used to negotiate the narrow paths where a single misstep can send both animal and rider plunging to their doom. “In 100 years, they say there’s never been an accident,” she said.

Colleen Campbell shows off Whistlin’ Dixie, a thoroughbred-cross molly mule, to visitors at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. PHOTO: DANIEL WINTERS

They learn fast, so excessive repetition must be avoided or the mule might get bored. Trying to squeeze a bit of compliance out of a mule in a bad mood, say with a whip, is “playing with fire,” she added. For example, Dixie once had an inexplicable issue with a certain gate at home. “We tried all of the things that you would with a horse: walk her by it, lunge her near it, or push

her over it. It was bizarre,” said Cook. “Finally six months later, she decided that the gate wasn’t a threat.” Training is best undertaken in baby steps leading up to the eventual desired behaviour, much like modern styles of horse training. Mule owners, however, must accept they are in a battle of wits, not wills, and that mules resist all attempts to program them.

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Other things to remember with mules is that they have a tendency to become herd bound, hate being alone, and need to have a “dust bowl” for rolling in. Also, they are annoyed by small animals such as dogs, cats, and even children, so caution is needed when they are around mules due to the risk of trampling. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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Store brand foods challenge processors Food manufacturers squeezed by high fees, copycat products, and limited shelf space By Alex Binkley co-operator contributor / ottawa

he growing presence of retailer branded products on grocery store shelves threatens the future of many processors, says Derek Nighbor, senior vice-president of public and regulatory affairs at Food and Consumer Products of Canada. “We have seen a shift from national brands to store brands on retail shelves right across the country,” Nighbor told the Commons agriculture committee. “Right now, the top five grocery retailers make up about 75 per cent of the retail marketplace in Canada.” H i s a s s o c i a t i o n i s n’t opposed to the products themselves, “but rather how their prevalence in the marketplace is allowing the country’s largest retailers to

squeeze manufacturers and farmers,” he said. “Retailers in Canada today are not merely the buyers of our products who control the shelf space, they are also direct competitors,” said Nighbor, whose association represents large and small manufacturers. “It’s the conduct and the demands of retailers, in tandem with the rise in store brand products in Canadian stores, that’s causing concern about the future of our industry, as well as the farmers they provide markets for.” Grocery chains, which sometimes request up to 26 weeks of lead time for the introduction of a new product, are also asking for more information about input costs, product formulations, brand information, marketing plans, insights on investment and innovation plans, he said.

“These practices can create serious challenges for manufacturers who are seeking to get access to the limited shelf space in leading stores,” said Nighbor. “They are concerned about the longer-term impacts of sharing this critical business information with retailers, and how it could be used against them.” Another threat is parasitic copying of products, he said. “Manufacturers invest millions of dollars in product development and marketing to establish their brands and to build consumer loyalty with their consumers. We’re seeing real growth in a troubling trend in look-alike products in stores across the country. “As well, the grocery chains are trying to off-load costs to manufacturers along with increased product listing fees and increased delisting activity.”

All of this results in less shelf space for smaller Canadian processors. “Exorbitant fees to get on the shelf and stay on the shelf remain serious barriers for many manufacturers,” said Nighbor. Such costs make Canadian manufacturers less competitive, he said. “All of these issues, combined with higher commodity prices, (and) a strong Canadian dollar are having a very real and negative impact on investment and innovation in our sector,” he said. Other countries are dealing with these trends while Canada continues to depend on a decade-old policy administered by the Competition Bureau that “does not address store brand issues, and the issues associated with retailers acting as a double agent or a competitor,” said Nighbor.

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CANADIAN GRAIN COMMISSION 1912-2012 MARKING A CENTURY OF SERVICE

n April 1, 2012, the Canadian Grain Commission celebrates its 100th anniversary. The employees of the Canadian Grain Commission join with me in thanking the hardworking staff at Grainews for producing this publication to commemorate a century of service. To survive a century is quite an achievement. But our longevity is not what is noteworthy, as you will see as you read about our past. No, our true achievement is our role in the growth of the Canadian grain industry. For 100 years, we have collaborated with Canadian grain producers and other members of an industry that has shaped Canada’s society, economy and landscape.

The Canada Grain Act, which guides us in delivering our mandate, was passed by the Canadian government to meet the needs of grain producers. Through the Act, we work to establish and maintain standards of quality for Canada’s grain, regulate grain handling in Canada, and to ensure that Canada’s grain is a dependable commodity for domestic and export markets. Grain producers still have rights that were initially granted to them under the Act in 1912. Producers can dispute the grade and dockage received at a licensed primary elevator and ask our inspectors to provide a binding decision. Producers are also guaranteed the right to ship their grain using producer cars. In 2011, producers loaded over 12,700 cars with

grain, demonstrating how valuable a right this is to them. Finally, producers are still offered payment protection for deliveries to licensed primary elevators. While we celebrate our past, we also look to the future. We are a vibrant organization, ready to take on new challenges. We draw strength from a proud past while we evolve to meet changing demands. Along with the dedicated employees of the Canadian Grain Commission, I look forward to another century of collaboration with our stakeholders to assure to the continued success of Canada’s grain industry. Elwin Hermanson Chief Commissioner

CGC guarantees Canadian grain quality worldwide Quality assurance makes Canadian grain superior it back isn’t practical because the cost for offloading the vessel would be prohibitive. The cost of having an unsold cargo afloat is not practical either. The customer is not left high and dry. The checks and balances of the Canadian grain system extend all the way from the Prairie grain fields to the end user’s bakery.

BY RON FRIESEN

he owner of Singapore’s largest bakery chain sits in a highrise office tower gazing out over the world’s busiest ocean port. Any day now, a ship carrying wheat from Canada is scheduled to arrive and unload its cargo for milling. The baker is already planning his production and quality-control program for months ahead, based on grain from halfway around the world he has never laid eyes on, much less inspected. But he isn’t worried. He knows he will almost certainly get exactly the right kind of wheat with the precise specifications he requested. He also knows that, if there’s a problem with the bread when it emerges from the oven, Canadian officials will step in to provide technical assistance. Canada is one of the only countries in the world able to provide wheat sight unseen to an overseas buyer with the assurance that it’s what he paid for and will perform the way he wants. That fact is due in large part to the Canadian Grain Commission, a federal agency responsible for regulating the country’s grain handling system. How the CGC provides customers with what the industry calls “the best wheat in the world” is a story spanning 100 years this month.

PURPOSE REMAINS The world was a very different place in 1912 when the Board of Grain Commissioners, the CGC’s forerunner, was formed with a mandate to administer the new Canada Grain Act and enforce regulations for grain inspection. But then, as now, the purpose was the same. The Board of Commissioners would see that farmers would be guaranteed fair treatment for the grain they delivered. They would receive the correct grade with the correct bushel weight. If there was any disagreement, the CGC could investigate and, if warranted, uphold the farmer’s complaint. “The Canadian Grain Commission is an unbiased third party that ensures that all players who have a stake in the grain are treated fairly. That balance would not exist if there were no Grain Commission,” says Elwin Hermanson, chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission. “You have a disciplined system for putting grain into the market and you don’t have to deal as often with bad outcomes.” Implicitly, that means end-use customers are treated fairly, too. A regulated, co-ordinated system involving farmers, the CGC, grain handlers and marketers ensures it. Farmers produce the grain, grain handlers market the grain and establish the price; the CGC certifies grades and quality and provides technical expertise and support to overseas customers.

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A prize-winning Board of Grain Commissioners display in Italy in 1932. “A customer in the U.K., for example, can have confidence that when he buys No. 1 Canadian Western Red Spring wheat with 13 per cent protein, when it is shipped, that the Canadian Grain Commission will certify that everything loaded on this boat constitutes No. 1 CWRS 13.0,” explains Hermanson. Satisfying customers at the end of the supply chain may not have been uppermost in the minds of the Board of Grain Commissioners when they first set about their work a century ago. Protecting farmers from unfair treatment by railways, grain dealers and milling companies by enforcing regulations was the main emphasis (see related story). But as Canada’s grain exports expanded, especially after World War II, customers began to demand that, if they were buying wheat from so far away, it had better be what they ordered. Of course, European millers buying wheat from Western Canada could (and did) come over to observe the harvest. But they still needed to know for certain that what was in those vessels leaving Montreal was what they had purchased.

QUALITY GUARANTEE Thus was born the “certificate final” — a document signed by the CGC’s chief grain inspector certifying that the vessel was loaded with grain equal to the customer’s order. It is, in effect, a guarantee by the Government of Canada that what you buy is what you get. Guaranteeing a specific quality for each load is a remarkable achievement, considering the grain is grown over a vast area under varying conditions that can range from flooding in one part of the Prairies to drought in another and delivered to over

300 country elevators owned by competing grain companies. That’s because the system works co-operatively to produce the right product. Any grain exported through a terminal elevator in Canada must be inspected by the CGC as it goes into the terminal and as it’s loaded on to the vessel. To ensure the grain going into the cargo hold is what the customer requested, samples are taken continuously during loading. A quality check occurs for every 2,000 tonnes, so a load to fill a 20,000-tonne vessel would be tested 10 times as the grain goes in. What if, for example, nine samples are of the right stuff but one is not? The certificate final will say so. “We cannot order the vessel unloaded,” says Daryl Beswitherick, the CGC’s program manager for quality assurance standards. “But what we will tell the grain company is that 2,000 tonnes that went on did not meet specifications. If they remove it, and continue to load grain that meets the quality that was sold, we will certify the whole lot as making spec. If they choose not to remove it, we will certify that 2,000 tonnes did not meet specification. “The vessel would be able to sail. But what the customer would know when they receive their certificate final is that there are two different qualities within the hold of that vessel. “If you’re loading wheat or barley or peas, the procedure is the same.” How often is a vessel loaded with the wrong grain? “It’s fairly rare that instances like this occur,” says Beswitherick. If it does happen, it’s up to the shipper and the customer to come to an agreement prior to the vessel leaving the port. Sending

If, for example, a customer feels the protein strength of the wheat in his shipment is not as expected, he lodges what’s called a cargo complaint. The CGC retains a sample from each shipment for six months. It will take part of the sample in question and test it in the CGC’s Grain Research Laboratory in Winnipeg to determine if the grading was correct. The commission can also mill and bake that sample in its lab to see if there really is a protein problem, as the customer alleges. If the sample performs as expected in the lab, the problem may be at the customer’s end. Perhaps there’s something wrong with his flour mill or the baking process. But if a cargo complaint turns out to be justified, the system works to try and correct it. It may be that the grade and content of the shipment are right but, for some reason, the protein isn’t performing as it should. Perhaps the reason is an agronomic one, because soil and weather conditions under which wheat is grown can affect protein functionality. In that case, the CGC may go over and help the customer work with the grain to produce the desired quality in the final product. As a result, if an Indonesian buyer blends No. 2 CWRS 13.0 with Australian soft white wheat and Turkish flour to produce steamed buns or noodles, he can rely on the wheat from Canada even though he’s using other products in the mix. “So that buyer in Indonesia can say. ‘When I buy this, I know I’m going to be able to use it in such a manner in my plant to upgrade the other ingredients I’m buying’,” Hermanson says. The above process — inspecting, grading, certifying and providing customer support — holds true for any of the 21 official grains listed by the Canada Grain Act, whether cereals, oilseeds, pulses, mixed grains or other crops.

FARMER INPUT It’s important to note that farmers, who grow those crops in the first place, are directly involved in helping to shape Canada’s grain grading system. Every spring and fall, the Western Standards Committee, a 26-member industry committee, which includes 12 grain producers as well as processors and exporters, meets to discuss grading issues and

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Fair treatment for Western farmers began 100 years ago Federal agency brought peace to the Prairie grain war BY RON FRIESEN

t was more than a century ago but bitter conflict between farmers and the early western Canadian grain industry still resonates in the childhood memories of oldtimers like Harvey English. “It was highway robbery. That’s what it was in those days,” says English, 94. “They were just stealing everything off the farmer that they could possibly steal.” English, whose uncle homesteaded the family farm near Rivers, Manitoba, remembers his father once talking about a producer who delivered a load of wheat to the local elevator and received 88 cents a bushel. A week later, English’s dad took wheat to the same elevator and learned the price was now 44 cents a bushel. Like other grain growers, he felt at the mercy of grain companies and their take-it-or-leave it attitude. “Nobody seemed to have any backbone to get out and do something for the farmers at that particular time,” says English, who farmed until 90 and was still out on the combine last fall. “It was terrible.” Western Canadian farmers, who either applaud or chafe at government regulations in today’s grain sector, can little appreciate what their ancestors experienced in the early days of settlement. The grain trade, if not exactly Wild West, wasn’t far removed. Buying, grading and inspecting grain were

largely unregulated, farmers felt exploited and emotions often ran at a boiling point. The mood among Western grain farmers at the close of the 19th Century was one of “outrage, indignation and frustration,” according to Jim Blanchard, a University of Manitoba librarian and local historian. “There was no doubt in their minds that the CPR, the grain dealers and the milling companies were formed into a monopoly designed to cheat them,” wrote Blanchard in his 1987 book The History of the Canadian Grain Commission. “There can be no doubt that there were abuses in Western Canada — this was inevitable in a situation where the railroad and the grain trade held all the cards and the farmer held none.” The tumultuous days of the early 20th century gave rise to the farm movement and the formation of producer organizations with political clout. But what really made the difference was the eventual response by the federal government to demands by Western farmers for fair treatment.

“MAGNA CARTA” That response culminated exactly 100 years ago with the passage on April 1, 1912 of the Canada Grain Act — sometimes called the Magna Carta of the Western grain grower — and the creation of what is now the Canadian Grain Commission, a

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federal agency, to administer it. It was a watershed in the history of agriculture in Western Canada. In the words of former CGC chief commissioner G.G. Leith: “Then, as now, the Commission’s purpose was to protect farmers’ interests and, through the Canada Grain Act, to provide a legislative framework for a fast-growing grain industry.” Of course, grievances between Prairie farmers and the grain industry are as old as agriculture in the West. But it’s hard to overstate the anger producers felt in those days at what they saw as unequal treatment by grain companies and the railways. It was, as Blanchard puts it, “a state of undeclared war between the two factions involved in the grain industry.” Complaints were many but they generally centred around four main ones: prices, dockage, weights and the ability of producers to ship their own rail cars. There were actually three prices: the “street price” (offered by the elevator on delivery), the “track price” (received after loading a rail car and then selling it), and the “spot price” (the one at the terminal where grain was sold on the world market). What angered farmers most, according to former University of Manitoba history professor Gerald Friesen in his book The Canadian Prairies: A History, was the spread in prices between street and track prices, probably three to four cents a bushel. Farmers were usu-

make recommendations to the Commission about grain grades and standards. According to a recent CGC statement, the committee works to “make sure changes to the grading system reflect the interests and concerns of all stakeholders in Canada’s grain sector, including producers.” The committee “constantly review(s) Canada’s grading system so that it continues to be relevant to the grain sector and to buyers of Canada’s grain,” says the statement. The committee employs subcommittees to collect information about grading issues for specific crops. There are four subcommittees for wheat, barley and other cereals, oilseeds and pulses. Chuck Fossay, who farms at Starbuck, Manitoba, sits on the wheat subcommittee. He says the group looks at all grading factors to distinguish one class of wheat from another. Those can include bushel weight, protein levels, allowable levels for fusarium head blight, or dockage.

LEVEL PLAYING FIELD By setting such standards, the CGC creates a level playing field for farmers when marketing their grain to different buyers, Fossay says. Say, for example, the minimum weight for No. 1 CWRS is 60 pounds per bushel. A buyer looking for a heavier weight might demand 65 pounds per bushel. In that case, the producer could

ally forced to accept street prices because, as Friesen says, “they could not fill a boxcar within a particular variety and grade of grain within the limited time permitted by the rail companies.”

EXCESSIVE DOCKAGE There were other legitimate grievances, as a Royal Commission appointed in 1899 to investigate the industry discovered. The Commission found that “a vendor of grain is at present subjected to an unfair and excessive dockage for his grain at the time of sale.” It also determined that “doubts exist as to the fairness of the weights allowed or used by the owners of elevators.” Finally, it said elevator companies enjoyed an unfair monopoly “by refusing to permit the erection of flat warehouses where standard elevators are situated” and thus being able “to keep the price of grain below its true market value to their own benefit.” The only solution was legislation to regulate the industry, “there being no rules laid down for the regulations of the grain trade other than those made by the railway companies and the elevator owners,” the commission’s report concluded. The result was a federal statute in 1900 titled the Manitoba Grain Act. The act was well intentioned and pushed all the right buttons. It created the post of Warehouse Commissioner to administer the statute. It established rules

for handling grain. It set standards for weights and measures. It required grain-handing facilities to be licensed. And it enshrined in law a grain producer’s right to load and ship his own rail car. The problem, as farmers learned, was in getting the cars they were legally entitled to. It soon became evident the railways’ practice was to allocate cars to grain companies before granting them to individual farmers.

LANDMARK CASE It wasn’t until 1902 that a landmark court case upheld the right of farmers to access producer cars. Brought by the newly formed Territorial Grain Growers, it accused the station agent at Sintaluta, Saskatchewan of not complying with the law by giving cars out of turn to elevators. The court ruled in favour of the farmers. The railways may have had to supply producer cars but they didn’t have to like it. Glen Franklin, who farms at Deloraine, Manitoba, says his grandfather once shipped a producer car around 1911 which mysteriously disappeared from the system. Tracked down after more than a year, the car was finally unloaded, Franklin’s grandfather got paid, but he never did receive an explanation. Did the car vanish on purpose? “It was certainly a possibility, I suppose,” Franklin says. Part of the problem with continuing inequities lay with the

Grain Commission reinspection staff provide independent, third-party analysis of grain grades and quality. say, “sorry, the CGC says the minimum weight for that grade is 60 pounds and if you want more, you’ll have to pay a premium.” And the CGC will back up the farmer. “So you’re not dealing with four different buyers who have four different standards for the grain you’re showing them,” says Fossay. “You may be dealing with four different buyers but there’s one standard set by a third party.” Grading and inspection are only one part of the puzzle for

ensuring grain quality. Another important piece is the varietyregistration system, in which the CGC plays a central role. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency administers the variety registration system, and the CGC is responsible for evaluating new varieties from a quality perspective coming forward out of co-op trials for registration. Once a year, in Saskatoon, Banff or Winnipeg, the Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) meets to receive data from the Grain Commission on those varieties

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An early scene at Wolseley, Saskatchewan. Farmers in the early days of grain production believed they were at the mercy of elevator agents for grade and price. Manitoba Grain Act itself. For one thing, it applied only to “the Inspection District of Manitoba,” since Saskatchewan and Alberta were not yet part of Confederation. By the time those jurisdictions achieved full provincial status in 1905, they were producing more wheat than all of Manitoba, though technically not under the statute. But a greater problem was that the railways and grain companies, the Sintaluta case notwithstanding, paid little attention to the Act, says James Zastre, a Canadian Grain Commission community relations officer. “There were these rights that were given to producers under the Manitoba Grain Act but most felt that the grain companies and railways ignored them. Many producers felt they had no voice, they had no organization at the time and most of them probably didn’t even know they were being denied any rights,” Zastre says. It was a critical period in the history of Western Canada. Although the Liberal government of Wilfred Laurier had a strong interest in

and assess whether they are good enough to be registered, based on quality factors. Other committee members will study other factors such as disease and insect resistance and agronomics. (The committee also meets in Eastern Canada, with the CGC playing the same role.) With spring wheat, for example, the quality of a variety has to meet a certain end-use specification. Therefore, as producers make their seeding choices, they know that each variety has certain attributes from a quality, disease and insect resistance, and agronomic perspective. For their part, buyers can expect that a new variety within that class will perform in a certain manner. Beswitherick says the system has very rigid requirements. If a variety is to be registered, it has to be equal to or better than a certain standard set by the PGDC. “So a customer who buys registered varieties in a CWRS class knows that, if there are new varieties in there, they’re supposed to be at least equal to what he’s used to getting, or better than he used to get.” Although the registration process is the same for all crops, quality parameters can vary. Beswetherick notes that criteria for canola, for example, are not as stringent as for some of the wheat classes.

CHANGE CONTINUES Right now, all this is happening against the backdrop of one

settling the West, large chunks of it were still virgin territory. Many immigrants, lured by the promise of cheap land, came from politically oppressed countries and harboured a deep suspicion of elevator companies telling them the grade of their grain. How could you encourage people to come to Canada and homestead in a remote corner of Saskatchewan if you couldn’t guarantee them fair treatment for the crops they grew?

THE CANADA GRAIN ACT Worse still, there appeared to be no avenue for complaint. You took a wagonload of grain to an elevator and immediately felt at the agent’s mercy. If you didn’t like his decision, you could take the grain back home. You didn’t know what your rights were because nobody had told you. Communication was sometimes difficult because of cultural differences and a language barrier. The very sociology of the Prairies in those days cried out for a solution. That solution came in the form of the Canada Grain Act of

of the most significant developments in the recent history of the Canadian grain industry: the impending removal of the Canadian Wheat Board’s single sales desk for wheat and barley. How a post-monopoly environment will affect the Canadian Grain Commission is uncertain. Some believe business will continue more or less as usual, only without a CWB monopoly. Others have serious doubts because the CWB and the Commission are closely linked. In the meantime, the CGC itself is under the microscope. Suggested changes to the Canada Grain Act would eliminate mandatory requirements for inward inspection and weighing at licensed terminals and transfer elevators. Grain handlers themselves would report inward grain grades and weights. Some worry the changes, if implemented, would limit the CGC’s role as an independent arbiter and compromise assurance of fair payment to farmers — the very reason the Commission was formed in the first place. “Regardless of changes proposed, we remain committed to the Canada Grain Act,” explains Hermanson. “That means that, through grain quality and quantity assurance as well as grain safety assurance, we will continue to ensure a dependable commodity both domestically and internationally, for the benefit of producers and the grain industry as a whole.”

1912. It built on its predecessor, the Manitoba Grain Act, only with teeth. Zastre says the pre-1912 approach to solving problems was piecemeal — single-issue approaches for resolving multi-faceted grievances. Different authorities had different responsibilities. There was no single message to give to producers who felt they were being wronged. The Canada Grain Act changed that. All matters regarding grain industry regulation were combined under one umbrella. Now you had a package deal simultaneously looking after a lot of things related to the industry. You also had a federal government telling farmers they had a right to fair treatment under the law. And if you felt you still weren’t being treated fairly, an independent tribunal served as an arbiter. In short, the Canada Grain Act served two purposes, Zastre says. It provided solutions to problems. And it let people know, through their farm organizations or otherwise, that they had rights backed by the law of the land.

“It was an avenue of communication,” says Zastre. “I don’t say the Commission was out there spreading the word. But there was somebody that people knew they could talk to.” Adds Doug Langrell, CGC corporate development advisor: “The commission, as a federal organization founded by an act of Parliament, gave a kind of sanction to the rights of farmers in a way that UGG or any of the Pools could not.” Indirectly, this helped immigration because it drew on the role of government that appealed to people coming to Canada in the first place, says Zastre. It enabled government to say, here are rights you didn’t have back home. Grain companies had less leeway in making decisions because now there was oversight.

PRODUCER CAR PROTECTION Producer cars were one example. Episodes such as the railway losing Franklin’s grandfather’s producer car were not uncommon. But the Board of Commissioners, as the CGC was originally called, put a stop to that, says Zastre. The Commission ensured that cars were properly numbered and recorded by an independent body. If producer cars were not distributed the way they were supposed to be, someone was watching and something would happen. Another change occurred when the government began building inland grain terminals. Facilities at Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Calgary were constructed soon after 1912. Suddenly, there was less shipping pressure after the harvest season because more grain could be stored on the Prairies. There was less urgency for farmers to sell their grain immediately for fear prices would be lower if they waited. How did grain companies and

other major players accept all this regulation? Zastre says the industry struggled against some provisions, especially those in the Manitoba Grain Act. But the 1912 legislation brought a kind of peace to the sector. It was no longer an unregulated market in which anything went. That was a blessing for farmers. But in a strange sort of way, it was a double-edged sword also benefiting grain companies because it helped ease the cutthroat environment which prevailed before, says Langrell. “Companies were not always in fair competition for farmers’ grain,” he says. “While they certainly wanted to get the grain for the best price from farmers so they could pass it on for the best margin or profit, they couldn’t risk significantly undercutting the competition.” Having standardized procedures also helped. Sampling was a good example. In the old days, a company could take a pail of grain from the back of a farmer’s wagon and that was the sample, like it or not. Now the commission set a procedure for sampling grain. You took a probe into a boxcar or truck and extracted samples at five points — one in the middle and four from each of the corners, two feet in. That was an advantage to both the farmer and the company, says Zastre. The farmer knew his grain would be sampled consistently in a certain way. It was also an advantage to companies because it meant there was one less thing to argue about and they could get on with the business of buying and selling grain. “It helped pour oil on the waters,” Zastre says. “There was less disruption. Producers could be sure they were getting a fair deal. If they felt they weren’t, they had some avenues for appeal. And the grain companies knew the other guy had to do the same as they were doing.”

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Quality assurance through world-class research stands the test of time The Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory has been assessing and improving the quality of Canadian crops for more than nine decades BY VAL OMINSKI

he bright blue paint on the Allis Chalmers roll stands looks conspicuously out of place among the gleaming modern metal in the pilot-scale flour mill on the 16th floor of the CGC Grain Research Lab. Miller Dave Turnock thinks they are about 80 years old and have also seen duty at the lab’s former location in the Grain Exchange Building. They may even have been housed in the very first Grain Research Lab, located in a postal station on Main Street and Magnus Avenue in Winnipeg’s North End. The CGC Grain Research Lab is that kind of place — where new research and technologies are building upon past efforts in order to provide quality assurance for Canada’s evolving grain industry.

THE GRL’S EARLY DAYS When the Board of Grain Commissioners (now the CGC) was formally established in 1912, a beefed-up inspection and grading system was introduced. The board-wanted a research lab to oversee moisture testing, to test wheat quality through milling and bread baking activities, and to test flax for oil content.

By June 1914, the Grain Research Lab was up and running with a staff of five. F.J. Birchard, the first director (chief chemist), was a crusty and determined individual who began by setting acceptable levels for moisture in grain, thus helping producers get more reasonable prices for damp grain. He also expressed concerns about the grading system, and questioned whether grade prices actually reflected the value of the grain. This was good news for farmers — but not so for the rest of the industry. Birchard’s research was caught up in ongoing disputes between the grain trade and producers, with the result that the federal government shut the GRL down in 1923. A stubborn Birchard continued to work in the empty lab, until — as a result of lobbying from farmer groups and members of Parliament — the GRL reopened. It coincided closely with the move to the Grain Exchange Building in May of 1927, where the lab joined the CGC’s Winnipeg offices. Once back in business, Birchard undertook a number of programs that would help establish the quality of Canadian wheat and define the GRL: • extensive protein testing of red spring wheat, beginning in 1927;

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• quality testing of samples from all grains and oilseeds moving to market; • monitoring of moisture tests done by inspectors • limited quality testing of new varieties; • participation in grain-drying research with three Prairie universities. Birchard also began sending the results of the GRL’s quality testing program to Canadian and foreign millers, and pushed for enhanced use of these publications in a variety of languages. This marketing tool is still a cornerstone of the CGC quality assurance program today. Birchard’s final contribution was a trip in 1932 to Italy, in order to demonstrate the lab’s quality assurance work, promote the use of Canadian wheat, and gather market intelligence. As the 1930s unfolded, the GRL continued to gain prominence under the leadership of its new director, W. E. Geddes. It acquired the Durum Research Lab and its durum milling and pasta-testing equipment from the University of Manitoba — including a spectrophotometer for studying pasta colour. It began work, in conjunction with the Associate Committee on Grain Research, to test promising new varieties of wheat and barley. It also began working with other national and international organizations to research rust resistance and test new Canadian rust-resistance varieties, among other projects. The GRL played an important role in helping to establish the new wheat variety Thatcher in the marketplace.

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During World War ll, the lab continued its protein survey, moisture measurement and quality testing functions, although due to limited resources and staff, little new research could be undertaken. It was, however, able to study the effects of long-term storage on grain sitting in terminals and bins due to a lack of customers. An entomologist was added to the team, insecticides were used, and for the first time, the GRL began testing for chemical residues. In 1942, the GRL acquired the Malting Barley Lab from the National Research Council. After the war, with J. A. Anderson at the helm, staffing was brought back to its full contingent and research flourished once again. Work was done on dough qualities, reactions that cause durum colour to fade during processing, and compounds that increase the viscosity of barley. Work continued also on graindrying research, and in 1951, when the harvest was wet and large numbers of farmers dried

A.E. Birchard, the Board of Grain Commissioners first chief chemist, pushed for a scientific method of evaluating grain quality.

Allis Chalmers roll stands in the CGC lab have been in use for at least 80 years. their grain for the first time, the GRL tested all farm-dried grain for milling and baking qualities. It also provided a free sample-testing service that helped farmers adjust their grain dryers. In 1954, Anderson spelled out the five priorities for the lab as it moved into the second half of the 20th Century: • assessing the quality of each new crop and informing domestic/foreign customers; • recording the quality of all grades of grain at port providing lab services to the inspection branch; • collaborating with plant breeders in the development and testing of new grain varieties; • serving as the main centre for research into the quality of cereal grains. He noted that research was most important, because ”the improvement of all other services depends upon progress in research.” Today, almost 60 years later, these priorities still continue to define the Grain Research Lab. Another major contribution of Anderson’s was his yearly overseas travel with the Canadian Wheat Board to promote Canadian grains and oilseeds, both to existing customers and to potential ones such as China. G. N. Irvine, who would eventually succeed Anderson, worked with the CWB to train the grain technical officers in the Canadian

Wheat Board’s newly created technical services and marketing department. When he became director in 1963, he increased the amount of time he — and other staff members — spent overseas providing technical support to the CWB. As well, to further bolster market development, Irvine established a technical services section within the GRL to study problems or potential problems in milling and baking of Canadian wheat in foreign countries. As the 60s moved toward the 70s, the GRL’s work in the testing of new varieties, an essential step prior to licensing, gained international respect — so much so that it collaborated with the U.S. Crop Quality Council to test the quality of American varieties.

A NEW ERA A move in 1973, along with the rest of the GCG head office, into a modern building near the famed corner of Portage and Main heralded a new era of research, technology, achievements, and expansions for the GRL. Keith Tipples, who became director in 1979, was a vital part of these exciting times. His work included a pioneering study of wheat protein strength, which enabled the lab to do more meaningful evaluations of bread-baking qualities and potential new varieties. Tipples also showed how the

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CANADIAN GRAIN COMMISSION 1912-2012 » CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE level of alpha-amylase enzyme found in wheat can affect quality — depending on the end products and specific baking methods used. Some markets such as Japan require sound top-grade wheat with a very low enzyme activity, whereas for other markets such as China, the moderate enzyme activity of No. 3 CWRS wheat may be perfectly satisfactory for their end uses. In a recent interview, Tipples said that this and other research meant a different approach to looking at quality in wheat. “We developed new areas of expertise, which allowed us to develop more sophisticated techniques of measuring quality,” he said. With the overhaul of the grading system in the early 70s, the lab worked with inspectors to relate the physical appearance of wheat to the quality required for its end use. If a particular type of damage did not negatively affect end use, there could be more tolerance to this damage. “In this way, we maximized the amount going into the top grade, while protecting top quality,” he said. Another important highlight during this time were the achievements of the residue analysis section. “This was a new, state-of-the-art lab that could provide detailed reports of toxic residues in parts per billion,” Tipples said. “It assured buyers and users that Canadian grain was free from unacceptable levels of heavy metals, pesticides and mycotoxins.” During this era, new momentum and equipment were added to the GRL’s flour mill, so that it could replicate, on a pilot scale, milling techniques of customer countries. This enabled the evaluation of Canadian wheat in foreign pasta, noodle and bread making. Also during the 70s, a new oilseeds section — which had been created in response to the growth in rapeseed production — had almost immediate success when

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it developed a rapid procedure for estimating erucic acid. This allowed for segregation of new, low erucic acid varieties. Shortly after, Jim Daun, who worked in rapeseed and canola research at the GRL for 31 years, established specifications for glucosinolates and erucic acid — thereby helping to create the official definition of canola. He also developed a method of glucosinolate measurement; he was recently recognized by the Canola Council of Canada for his work. The development of near-infrared technology for reliable rapid protein analysis in wheat was another world first, said Tipples. Protein segregation had been

gation can take place, and cargoes can be certified for classes of wheat and varieties of barley. “We developed the technology to do this,” Burnett said. “We are doing extensive work in DNA identification, and have become a world leader in this area.” In 2009, the GRL used its DNA expertise to mitigate a crisis in the Canadian flax industry. The terminated GMO variety Triffid had somehow made its way into European shipments and the commodity was quickly shut out of the EU marketplace. “We worked with industry to develop a protocol for DNA testing in a matter of weeks,” said Burnett. “The border re-opened to

During the Second World War, the lab continued its protein survey, moisture measurement and quality testing functions, although due to limited resources and staff, little new research could be undertaken. introduced along with the new grading system, and this technology revolutionized the process. (See related article.) When Tipples retired in 1998, Bill Scowcroft led the GRL into the 21st Century.

THE GRL TODAY Blue Allis-Chalmers stands aside, if Birchard and some of his immediate successors were to visit the Grain Research Lab today, most of it would be unrecognizable to them. For example, wheat and barley variety identification is no longer done on a visual basis. Both DNA identification and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, a technology that uses electric currents to create protein profiles for comparison purposes, are being used to monitor varieties as they move through the system, said Peter Burnett, current GRL director. At port, it means variety segre-

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Canadian flax, and we can assure that all flax going to Europe is GMO free.” Another industry-response development at the GRL is a new pulse section, created as a result of the recent increase in pulse acreage, Burnett noted. One aspect of its research, the measurement and comparison of the cooking quality of peas from different samples, has led to the invention of the Mattson cooker, which can cook individual kernels. This invention is now being used by research labs around the world. Also in pulse research, image analysis is being investigated as a way to provide accurate photographs as reference for lentil grading. It is anticipated that this technology will address the problem of colour fading that occurs over time in actual samples. Image analysis is also being used

Carlot inspections taking place at the CGC’s original inspection room at the Winnipeg Grain Exchange building. to count the undesirable colour specks in noodles and pasta. Grain-safety testing and monitoring at the GRL is more important that ever as a result of changing world standards, but now in addition to pesticide, mycotoxin and heavy metal testing, the GRL regularly tests for fallout from nuclear accidents — something that would have had early GRL researchers scratching their heads in puzzlement. Another recent GRL achievement, said Burnett, has been its work with breeders to develop low cadmium-accumulating varieties of durum wheat in order to meet international food safety standards. Differentiating protein in wheat is now routine work, as a result of the 20 near infrared machines in use at the GRL. In addition, this technology is now being used to differentiate chlorophyll in canola to protect oil quality.

In the area of barley research, Marta Izydorczyk and her team are using a rapid visco analyzer to predict how long malting barley will retain its ability to germinate. This in turn predicts how quickly it must be used after harvest and how long it can be stored. These wide-ranging research activities all contribute to the GRL’s mandate, as set out in 1954, of surveying the annual harvest for quality, monitoring export shipments, and assisting in variety evaluation. While so much has changed in the way this is done, the basic premise of providing quality assurance has remained the same. Like the blue roll stands, the Grain Research Lab has served the CGC and the Canadian grain industry solidly and consistently over the years, helping to enhance and maintain Canada’s reputation in the international grain marketplace.

One GRL scientist and his revolutionary technology Protein makes the world go round; the trick is finding instruments that can measure it BY VAL OMINSKI

rotein has always made the wheat world go round, but it became even more important in the mid-60s when some of the world’s major wheat producers began selling wheat according to protein content. In response, the Canadian Grain Commission developed a method for segregating wheat based on protein content — thereby increasing the number of samples to be protein tested from about 40,000 to over 500,000 annually. Testing was done using the century-old Kjeldahl method that was time consuming and sometimes inconsistent — until the Grain Research Lab’s Phil Williams streamlined it and enabled improved precision. Still not satisfied, Williams, an analytical chemist, took the step of investing in an all-new

technology. In February 1972, he bought the first near infrared spectroscopy instrument in the world for the CGC. Unfortunately, it didn’t perform well, he said, so he began working with the American company that produced the instrument to develop an improved version. It was called the automated digital analyzer, and it evaluated 10 samples a minute — compared to a time frame of two hours per sample with the Kjeldahl method. In 1975, the CGC began using the ADA to test point- of-origin samples. It worked for 18 years, Williams said, and completed 11 million tests. “In the first year of use, we saved an estimated $350,000,” he said. Williams continued to work with the manufacturer to develop an updated instrument that could test whole kernels, as opposed to ground samples,

and in the early 80s the CGC put the new version into a number of grain terminal elevators in Thunder Bay. Over the years, Williams worked with various manufacturers as the use of near infrared technology expanded, and has assisted in the calibration and adaption of nearly 50 new instruments. Under his influence, the CGC converted completely to the newest of the new whole grain instruments in the early 1990s. The rest of the world has followed its lead, and near infrared technology is now a standard international method for protein testing. “Grading and protein analysis are part of the mosaic of wheat,” Williams explained. “I love it; it’s my life.” In 2002 he retired from the CGC, but is still active in advancing new technologies in the agriculture industry.

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CANADIAN GRAIN COMMISSION Breaking into grain inspection was tough, but the rewards were worth it

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Women have risen through the ranks in grain-inspection field BY VAL OMINSKI

ebbie Pankewich has come a long way since she walked the decks of ships at Thunder Bay and sampled outgoing grain cargoes by hand. Hired in 1979 by the Canadian Grain Commission to work in the weighing program, by 1982 she was one of a small group of female “pioneers” working in the inspection program. Traditionally, both disciplines had been a man’s domain — and Pankewich knew she was on ground-breaking territory. “The microscope was on you and you had to prove yourself to other staff and to management,” she said. “For me, it was a motivating factor.” Over the next 30 years, that motivation took her up the corporate ladder, first in Thunder Bay, then on to Winnipeg where she eventually established the national monitoring program that reviews the work of grain inspectors across the country. When Pankewich moved on to Montreal, and then to Vancouver as manager of inspection services for the eastern and western regions respectively, it was fitting that her replacement was also a woman whose early days included hand-sampling in the inspection program before working her way up. Laurie Campbell was the first female grain inspector on the Prairies. “I was a rarity in what some

when automatic grain-sampling systems take representative samples from each rail car going into a given port. Samples are first cleaned to assess dockage, and preliminarily inspected for moisture and protein. Then a grain inspector visually assesses and assigns the sample a grade which forms the basis of payment to the producer. Grain is exported using a similar process, and all information is stored electronically. Gone are the days of inland (primary) elevator inspection on grain destined to port — and in the very early days, of breaking the seal on rail cars, climbing in overtop the grain, and thrusting a probe down to acquire samples. Gone, too, are the days of hand-sampling aboard ships. According to Pankewich, not just the physical work of the job, but also the health and safety regulations have evolved. Back in her day, she said, “only the fittest would survive.” Many moved on. She stayed, and today she manages an inspection program with over 175 employees who grade all grain moving in and out of west cost port facilities, and at service centres in Calgary and Saskatoon where farmers can bring or send samples for personalized grading at a nominal cost. Campbell, meanwhile, runs the lab that checks the work of these and all other CGC grain inspectors from across Canada. She and her staff select graded

Laurie Campbell, the CGC’s first female inspector on the Prairies, was hired in 1986. she no longer deals directly with producers. “I really miss having that faceto-face contact and assisting them in understanding the grading system,” she said. Campbell is still farming herself near Teulon, Manitoba, and said

she is grateful to the CGC for allowing her to work her vacation schedule around her farm work. Pankewich, too, is appreciative of the opportunities afforded her by the CGC. During her various capacities, she has travelled domestically and internationally

to promote the quality assurance programs that make Canadian grains so reputable worldwide. “The CGC has allowed for growth, development and movement,” she said. “I’ve loved the opportunities and the challenges — and I’ve taken them and ran with them.”

“The microscope was on you and you had to prove yourself to other staff and to management. For me, it was a motivating factor.” — Debbie Pankewich might consider a man’s world — I was in the last part of an era,” Campbell said. “It was tough walking into an elevator, but once they learned I was a farmer myself, it was much easier.” Initially hired in 1986, by 1998 Campbell had become manager of Inspection Services for the prairie region, and in 2009, when the region was amalgamated into what is currently the central and western regions, she moved into her present position as manager of the national monitoring program. She is adamant about the importance of inspection and grading, and the way they are done. “You either have an aptitude for it or you don’t,” she said. “But you also have to develop a very unique skill set that needs to be constantly honed, to be sure you stay sharp. “You look at a kernel of wheat and you have be able to distinguish between degree of damage and the direct correlation to qualities for milling and baking. Because of Canada’s reputation for producing top quality, we can export grain to customers based on a simple document attesting to this quality — something that a lot of countries currently can’t do.” The inspection process starts

samples from approximately three per cent of all railcars that go into ports, and a larger percentage from export cargoes, reviewing the grading that has been done in order to make certain current grain standards and guides have been met. This process helps ensure that grain is consistently graded the same way, regardless of where across Canada it is being done, and also helps identify any training needs that may be required by inspectors, Campbell said. “The process is not to point fingers, but to ensure our inspectors have the training and skill they need in order to provide consistent grading and analysis,” she said. To maintain consistency in the lab, equipment is precisionchecked each day before use — including the machine that exactingly divides down all components of samples, the screens used to separate dockage, the protein testers and the moisture meters. Precision scales are calibrate every day, and even the grading lights have an expiry date because they affect how the grain will be seen. Despite her obvious passion for her job, there is a downside, said Campbell — and it’s that

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Nancy Edwards: keen for the challenges of wheat research Her career path has focused on better understanding processing qualities in wheat and durum BY VAL OMINSKI

hen Nancy Edwards, a biological technology grad from Red River Community College, joined the Grain Research Lab as a technician in 1976, little did she know that one day she would be the scientist responsible for the lab’s bread wheat research group. Edwards went on to achieve her PhD in Food Science in 2002, thanks to the support and encouragement of now-retired GRL scientist Jim Dexter and other lab colleagues. She built upon a decades-old tradition that started after the Second World War, when staff with potential and interest were encouraged to further their education. The difference is that they were all men; Edwards became one of the first female scientists at the GRL — and she did it while holding down her job. In 2005, she was promoted to her current position, where she is responsible for quality evaluation of wheat, as part of the GRL’s annual harvest survey. In addition, she monitors CWRS cargoes leaving from the East, West or Churchill terminals and produces class profiles for marketing support. Edwards has done groundbreaking

work identifying baking and doughmixing characteristics of durum wheat — not for traditional pasta making, but for bread making. She looked at durum lines from 14 different countries, in order to identify which proteins could make a variety suitable for bread-baking quality. The end result could be new markets for Canada’s durum wheat crop. “I work on puzzles all the time,” Edwards said. “For example, the breadbaking qualities of durum were not what I expected — and I needed to ask ‘why.’” Edwards also assesses new bread wheat lines for quality characteristics, as a member of the wheat, triticale and rye quality evaluation team that is part of the Prairie Grain Development Committee. She has recently created a new method for presenting data that makes her team’s job easier. Her next big project might not be yet known, but it could involve absolutely anything that affects the processing quality of wheat. “There’s always a new challenge around the corner, waiting to be solved,” she says.

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Protected orchid site about to get boardwalk Taking native orchids out of their natural habitat only leads to a truncated lifespan; buy from greenhouses instead By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

ften found flourishing amid superlatives, orchids have been inspiring poets, painters, photographers and gardeners since the inception of their respective crafts. His interest kindled by a visit to Thailand, Lorne Heshka has been growing and photographing orchids for the last 20 years. He took part in the Manitoba Orchid Society’s 2012 Annual Orchid Show & Sale at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory this March. “The people in Thailand took me to an orchid butterfly house, and I said, you go look at the butterflies, these flowers really intrigue me,” he explained. “My eyes lit up when I saw those orchids, and when I left Thailand they gave me a bunch to bring back.” Heshka, also a past president of the Manitoba Orchid Society, said it was the best thing that could have happened to him. But you don’t have to travel abroad to find spectacular orchids. Manitoba is home to 37 species of native orchids, including the lesser rattlesnake orchid, great-plains ladies’ tresses, the small purple fringed orchid, the ragged fringed orchid, heart-leaved twayblade and many other colourfully named treasures. “Most people just think about the yellow lady’s slipper... when they think about orchids, but there are many, many more in Manitoba,” said Doris Ames, president of Native Orchid Conservation (NOC). However, the beauty and allure of these flowers can put them at risk as more people head off the beaten path to view them, trampling habitat and orchids along the way. To allow for both protection and enjoyment, NOC has worked with government and other stakeholders to protect sensitive areas. Last fall, the Manitoba government announced $1 million in funding to build an interpretive trail and boardwalk alongside the Brokenhead Wetland Ecological Reserve. A $600,000 donation from the late naturalist, Eugene Reimer, will pay for the site’s upkeep.

Lorne Heshka's prizewinning orchids at the Manitoba Orchid Society's 2012 Annual Orchid Show & Sale at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

“I expect you’ll see work begin there this June,” Ames said. NOC also organizes field trips to see Manitoba orchids as they bloom, and offers tips on noninvasive viewing at www.nativeorchid.org. “I think the only way we can protect them is through public education,” she explained. “I used to think laws and fines were the way to do it... but no government could afford to patrol all the areas even if the laws did exist.” Ames said there are still people who dig up wild orchids to replant them at home, but she stresses there is no need to. Many greenhouses now propagate species of Manitoba orchids. And not only does transplanting wild orchids damage natural populations, the NOC president notes they only live a few years before dying. “Orchids have a symbiotic relationship with

Lorne Heshka and his prizewinning orchids at the Manitoba Orchid Society's 2012 Annual Orchid Show & Sale at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory.

fungus in the soil where they grow,” she said. Once that fungus dies, so too does the orchid. Heshka is a fan and cultivator of both native and exotic orchids, and said it isn’t as hard as people think to grow the flowers. “I find they aren’t that difficult to grow if you get a few tips on how to do it,” he said. Jonelle Tinsley of Winnipeg came out to the Orchid Show to replace an orchid that didn’t make it through the winter. She bought two the previous year and had a 50 per cent survival rate. “I just think they are really beautiful to look at and kind of exotic,” she said. “But based on my current track record, I don't think I'll buy too many.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

An orchid at the Manitoba Orchid Society's 2012 Annual Orchid Show & Sale at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory.

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Send your recipes or recipe request to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, Carman, Man. ROG OJO or email: lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Honey Joes

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t won’t be long now before we’ll start to see a welcome sight — honeybees hovering around spring’s buffet of early-flowering trees and plants. Bees were the buzz at Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council’s recent annual meeting, where Rob Currie, department head of entomology at the University of Manitoba gave a presentation on behalf of Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association, talking about important research MRAC is helping fund to figure out what’s killing our bees and how to save them. He also gave his audience a taste of the beekeeping industry across Canada and why it’s so important. If we can’t resolve the problems bees have been having, clearly it won’t just be honey producers affected. Many of the crops grown on the Canadian Prairies require the use of pollinators, making the bee’s labour worth as much as $1 billion a year. Local crops such as canola, alfalfa and sunflower benefit immensely from the use of our honeybees as pollinators, as do, of course, many trees and flowering plants. Next time you’re dribbling a dollop of honey on your toast or into your tea, consider it brought to you by a critical partner in both our ecosystem and the agricultural systems depending on them. And choose “Product of Canada” when you buy honey. Doing so, we play our own part in supporting local agriculture and the natural ecosystem. An excellent source of information on honey is the website of Bee Maid Honey Ltd. the marketing arm of the Alberta Honey Producers Co-operative and the Manitoba Cooperative Honey Producers. You can learn more about the bee industry here as well as find many more recipes for using honey in main courses, appetizers, desserts, soups and beverages. Here’s a few selected from the site at www.beemaid.com.

Recipe Swap I’m always happy to hear from readers with your recipes and suggestions for columns!

Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, Carman, Man. ROG OJO Or email: lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onions, celery and carrots in oil until soft. Stir in turkey; cook five minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is browned and crumbly. Stir in remaining ingredients, except seasonings and hamburger buns. Simmer, covered, three to five minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly between hamburger buns to serve. Makes 4 servings. Source: National Honey Board

Honey Carrot Soup 1 lb. carrots, peeled and thinly sliced * 1 onion, chopped 2 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 c. Bee Maid liquid honey 1 c. 2 per cent low-fat milk Ground nutmeg Minced chives * Substitute 1 (20-oz.) package of frozen sliced carrots, if desired

2 c. all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1 c. solid-pack pumpkin 1 c. honey 1/4 c. vegetable oil 2 eggs at room temperature, slightly beaten 1/4 c. low-fat buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla extract

In a large bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir in walnuts. In a separate bowl, blend pumpkin, honey, oil, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until smooth. Pour pumpkin mixture over dry ingredients. Stir just until mixed. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups, filling each to just below the rim. Bake at 350 F for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centre of muffins comes out clean. Let pan cool on rack for five minutes. Remove muffins from pan and let cool on rack completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting, if desired. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: In a small bowl, with elec-

tric mixer, beat eight ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature) with 1/3 cup honey, until fluffy. Makes 12 muffins. Frosting is optional on these muffins. Without it, they are ideal for breakfast; with it, they become a sweet afternoon snack. Source: National Honey Board

Place carrots, onion and chicken broth in large saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat about 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Transfer mixture to blender or processor; blend until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add honey and milk. Return to simmer. Serve hot, sprinkled with nutmeg. Garnish with chives. May be served chilled, if desired. Source: National Honey Board

Dutch Style Green Beans 1 pkg. frozen green beans (10 oz., 283 grams) 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. chopped onions 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 c. vinegar 2 tbsp. Bee Maid Liquid honey 3/4 c. bean liquid and water

Cook beans following package directions. Drain, saving liquid. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan; add onion and cook until soft but not brown. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add vinegar and honey and gradually stir in bean liquid. Cook over low heat stirring until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and gently fold cooked beans into the sauce. Source: Canadian Honey Council

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A honey of a deal

1/4 c. chopped onions 1/4 c. chopped celery 1/4 c. grated carrots 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. ground turkey or beef 1/2 c. tomato paste 1/4 c. honey 3 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. vinegar 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder 4 hamburger buns Salt and pepper to taste

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese

Good reasons to buy Canadian honey Less processing is a sweet incentive Sustainability... Locally produced honey uses less energy to produce and process than other sweeteners, as honey essentially moves from the hive to the bottle, with little processing required other than filtering and bottling. Local honey also travels the least distance to get to the consumer. Canada imports 90 per cent of its sugar, primarily from Australia and Cuba. Imported honey, typically produced in Argentina, Australia and China, needs to be transported long distances, which is the primary reason for the five times higher energy use associated with imported honey. Ethics... The United Nations reports child labour is widely used in cane cultivation in Brazil, Central America, Africa and the Philippines. Cane cultivation in developing countries is largely manual, with workers labouring in direct sunlight and using machetes and other sharp tools to harvest the crop, which results in high rates of injury to their arms, hands and legs. Buying 100 per cent Canadian honey, by contrast, supports beekeepers who own their own businesses and who abide by numerous health and safety regulations. Buying local honey also helps support and strengthen rural communities. Source: Excerpted from an article prepared for the Canadian Honey Council

The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 5, 2012

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hey tell me that in Hawaii the temperature varies about 7° throughout the course of the year, and they say at the South Pole, while the temperature varies more than that, it nevertheless always stays below the freezing point. In other words there are places on earth that have no seasons, or more accurately, they have only a single season that lasts year round. That is not the case in Manitoba. Here we can experience a 7° range of temperatures just by stepping from the sunshine into the shade. Here we have at least eight distinct seasons, which is surprising considering that a single one of them, winter, often lasts a good eight months. That leaves only four months for the remaining seven seasons which are, in no particular order, spring, summer, fall, wood tick, mosquito, goose, and last of all the only one that really matters, barbecue season. This year, barbecue season arrived on March 16, about two months earlier than normal. Rose Jackson looked out of the kitchen window at 11 o’clock on Saturday morning and saw her husband Andrew unloading a shiny, fully assembled, and very large new barbecue from the back of the half-ton in the front yard. She slipped her feet into her favourite summer sandals and stepped outside into the balmy 20 C sunshine. “What can I do to help?” she asked. “Call the kids!” said Andrew. “We’re having steak tonight!” Rose helped him ease the barbecue down to the ground. “And here I thought you were just going to town to have coffee with Grant,” she said. “I didn’t even know we needed a new barbecue.” “Sure you did,” said Andrew. “I told you, back in fall. That windstorm in October blew the old one halfway across the yard and smashed it into the elm tree. Some things I can fix and some I can’t,” he added. He opened the lid of the new barbecue and admired the shiny black grill. “Some things you want to fix, and some things you don’t,” said Rose. Andrew grinned. “That too,” he said. “But hey, I drove by the hardware store and they had a sign out front, 200 bucks for a 50,000 BTU barbecue

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Jacksons BY ROLLIN PENNER

with a 650-square-inch grill. I’ve seen wheat fields smaller than that! Plus they gave me an extra 20 bucks off because they only had the floor model left.” “Well, all right then,” said Rose. “A deal is a deal.” “Keep in mind,” said Andrew, “that the more I barbecue the less you have to cook.” Rose stared at the new grill for a moment. You’d think that, wouldn’t you?” she said, then turned and headed back into the house.

Six hours later they were all there, Brady with his fiancée Amanda, Randy with his wife Jackie and the two little ones, Allison and Andrew Jr., and Jennifer. They sat in lawn chairs in a semicircle around the barbecue, watching Andrew flip the steaks on the grill while occasional flames shot up into the air. “I feel like a judge on ‘The Iron Chef,’” said Randy. “I want to know what kind of marinade you used Dad, and what special preparations you made for this event.” “I used a Brazilian chimichurri sauce,” said Andrew, “but aside from buying a new barbecue, I didn’t make any special preparations for this event.” “Brazilian chimichurri eh?” said Brady. He nudged Jennifer with his elbow. “Too bad Enrico isn’t here. He could offer an expert opinion.” “His name is Fernando,” said Jennifer. “And he’s from Argentina.” “Brazil, Argentina, whatever,” said Brady. He gave Jennifer a curious look. “Are we ever going to meet this guy or what?” he asked. Jennifer shrugged. “I doubt it,” she said. “I hope to send him back to Argentina with only pleasant memories of his time in Canada.” “And you’re dating him?” said Brady. “Isn’t that what’s known as an oxymoron?” “He’s got you there Jenn,” said Randy. “No one knows morons like Brady does. It takes one to know one,” he added. Andrew looked over his shoulder from his position at the grill. “Ah, there’s nothing like the happy chatter of children to make the year’s first barbecue a pleasant experience.” “And this is nothing like the happy chatter of children,” said Amanda, giving Brady an elbow of her own. “Ouch,” said Brady. “Jennifer knows I’m just kidding. Right Jenn?” “Yeah, of course,” she said. She looked around at the others. “What kind of family get-together would it be if I didn’t fight with Brady at least a little?” “A nice one,” said Randy. “An unusual one,” said Jackie. Andrew turned back to the grill. “It’d be the first one ever,” he said.

The passion flower This unique plant looks exotic but is fairly easy to care for By Albert Parsons FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

The passion flower has religious symbolism connected to Easter. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

Growing exotic-looking houseplants can be a challenging but very interesting endeavour. No plant is more exotic looking than the passion flower and around Easter time it takes on an increased significance as it has religious symbolism connected to this Christian season. Each bloom consists of a flat base of petals above which a ring of filaments grows. These filaments are said to be symbolic of Christ’s crown of thorns. Rising above the base of the flower, and supported by a sturdy, short stalk, are the ovary and stamens and these are arranged in such a fashion as to symbolize the crucifixion, which is basic to the Easter story. The unusual colours of passion flower blooms make them appear even more exotic — the most common being white, green and dark purple. Some varieties have white blooms while there is also a red one and plants whose blooms are various shades of purple and mauve. Passion flowers can be grown from seed and although this is perhaps the cheapest and easiest way to obtain a plant, a seedling will take several years before it is mature enough to produce bloom. Also, it can be difficult to get the seeds to break dormancy — using sandpaper to rough up the outside of the seeds is one way to allow moisture to penetrate the seed coating and break

the dormancy of the seed. Warm temperatures — in the mid-20s C at least — are necessary to germinate the seeds. The propagation of passion plants by seed can be challenging and time consuming, and since plants are offered for sale periodically in larger garden centres, this might be the best way to get a plant. The passion flower is actually a vine and is quite fast growing. It needs to be grown on a trellis or given some other support so that its twining tendrils will have something to hold on to and thus support the plant. It likes a cool environment although it is a tropical plant, and will object if the room temperature falls below 10 C. It is happy in a bright-light environment where it is protected from the direct rays of the sun, although in the dead of winter it will easily tolerate some direct sun coming through a window. Passion flowers like a rich, well-drained soil and the planting medium should be kept consistently moist. The plant can be placed outdoors during the summer as long as it is not subjected to temperatures that are too cool. Placed in a location that receives strong, indirect light, it will grow quickly and bloom profusely. Although not the easiest plant to propagate, the passion plant is relatively easy to care for, and makes a unique contribution to any indoor landscape. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba.

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Caution advised when reusing eggs If you colour Easter eggs keep these tips in mind before you eat them Department of Health

ake precautions when preparing and handling eggs this Easter to avoid hazards that cause food poisoning. Here’re some safety guidelines: • D ecorating hard-boiled eggs at Easter is a fun and popular activity. Sometimes these eggs are reused in egg dishes or eaten as is. Hardboiled eggs left out at room temperature are not safe to eat. If you want to reuse eggs that have been decorated, be sure to follow these simple tips: — Thoroughly hard boil eggs and cool the eggs under cold running tap water before putting in the refrigerator. — When colouring eggs, be sure to use a non-toxic colouring dye and keep eggs cold immediately before and after dyeing. — Store decorated eggs in a covered container in the refrigerator for no more than one week. • B e sure to buy refrigerated eggs that are clean and not cracked. Check the best before date and do not purchase eggs that will not be used before this date. Be sure to buy refrigerated items last and put these items away first when you

get home. Keep eggs in their original carton as this protects them from damage and contamination. • C heck your refrigerator temperature to make sure it is 4 C or colder. Placing a reliable thermometer in the coldest part of your refrigerator will enable you to check more often. • Cross-contamination occurs when bacteria are transferred from raw foods to cooked, ready-to-eat foods, usually by unclean hands, cutting surfaces and utensils. To avoid cross-contamination, always wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw eggs, meat and poultry. Use hot, soapy water to wash hands and clean cutting surfaces and utensils. After cleaning, sanitize using a solution of five millilitres of chlorine bleach to one litre of water on cutting surfaces and utensils followed by rinsing with clean water. Let air dry. • Cook egg dishes thoroughly to 74 C. Serve immediately after cooking or refrigerate right away. Immediately refrigerate food products containing raw eggs, such as cookie dough and batter, if not used for cooking right away.

• Consider using pasteurized eggs instead of raw when preparing egg products that will not be cooked before eating, such as icing, some salad dressings and sauces. • R efrigerate all leftovers quickly and consume within a few days of preparing. Hot leftovers should be rapidly reheated to at least 74 C. • A simple food safety rule to follow is: when in doubt, throw it out. Foodborne illness or “food poisoning,” caused by bacteria and their toxins, viruses and parasites, can occur when foods such as beef, poultry, pork, fish, shellfish, milk, eggs and other dairy products are not handled or prepared in a safe manner. Food poisoning results in a wide range of health effects ranging from mild to severe. Signs and symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever and watery or bloody diarrhea. Eggs may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, which cause an illness called salmonellosis. Salmonellosis involves sudden onset of headache, stomach cramps, diarr hea, nausea and sometimes vomiting.

Be careful if you want to reuse coloured Easter eggs. ©thinkstock

Do you need a supplement?

Thoughts on Easter

Even though you eat well, you may still be at nutritional risk

By Addy Oberlin

By Julie Garden-Robinson NDSU Extension Service

V i t a m i n s a n d m i n e ra l s h a ve numerous functions in our body. Some people are at nutritional risk and need a dietary supplement more than other people. Pregnant women, breast-feeding women and those capable of becoming pregnant have special nutritional needs. Young children and older adults may also be at nutritional risk. Strict vegetarians, people who smoke and those who drink more than two alcoholic beverages per day often are advised to take a supplement. When choosing a dietary supplement, always talk to your doctor or other health-care provider before taking, as some can interfere with prescription or over-the-counter medications. If you decide to take a supplement, do your homework. Choose one that provides no more than 100 per cent of the daily value (DV) for vitamins A, C, D, E, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B12 and at least 11 minerals. Remember that you are getting vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat. Foods, such as cereals and beverages, often are fortified with vitamins and/or minerals. You may be getting more of these nutrients than you realize, so read the labels.

Always carefully read the label before buying a supplement. Look for: • Directions for use — Take the supplement in the recommended dosage. Do not take a second dose when you have missed a meal.

Freelance contributor

We all make sacrifices during our life. When our families are growing up we sacrifice our time for them. We would even give our life for our children. However, would we take the punishment for anyone who committed a crime? I do not think so. That is the sacrifice God gave. He sent His Son to this earth to take the punishment for

our sins. Jesus was the only one who could take this penalty because He was the perfect sacrifice — without sin. But Jesus Christ did not stay on the cross, or in the grave. He arose from the dead and is now sitting at the right hand of God the Father, interceding on our behalf. Matthew 28:6 tells us: “He is not here, for He has risen …” We are celebrating a risen Saviour at Easter. Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Manitoba

• Ingredient list — Check for added fillers, especially if you have allergies. • Expiration date — Vitamins can lose their potency through time. • A childproof cap — Certain vitamins and minerals can be especially toxic to children. Keep them out of the reach of young children. • Name of the manufacturer — Choose a known manufacturer with a good reputation. • Certification seal of approval — Look for supplements with the USP label. This indicates that the manufacturer of the product chose to be evaluated for quality standards of identity, purity, strength and composition of the product. Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and associate professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

Happy Easter 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., Wpg., 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

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Understanding the options for group sow housing Group-housing systems have been successful elsewhere, but require more time and management Bernie Peet Peet on Pigs Second of two articles on group sow housing

here are a number of group sow-housing systems that can be used in converted buildings or new barns. Each of them has particular features and limitations that need to be understood in order to make an informed decision about which system to choose. While there are certainly differences in cost, it is most important to select a system that meets a producer’s individual objectives without compromising performance.

Electronic sow feeding

The use of individual electronic sow identification allows accurate feeding in ESF systems and permits feed levels to be adjusted automatically, according to stage of pregnancy. This gives very accurate control of sow body condition and is the major advantage of the system. Depending on design, feeders will each handle 45-60 sows. The number of sows bred each week will determine whether “static” or “dynamic” sow groups are used. With static groups sows are only mixed at entry to the pen, whereas dynamic groups have new sows added either each week or sometimes every two to three weeks. The use of static groups simplifies both housing design and management procedures. Dynamic groups, typically of 100-250 sows, give great flexibility in terms of the number of sows bred each week and do not require sows to be remixed at any stage. Their main drawback is that management is more difficult because the group contains sows at different stages of pregnancy. Keen observation skills and a clear identification and marking system are therefore essential. Automatic separation systems may be used to isolate sows from the group for heat checking, pregnancy testing, vaccination or transfer to the farrowing barn. Also, sows in large groups are extremely docile, making routine tasks easy. Unlike other systems, ESF

This Danish free-access stall system has a slatted area at the rear of the stall and a solid exercise/dunging area.

requires sows and gilts to be trained to use the feeder. Gilts are quick to learn and rarely need retraining, but where existing herds are converted to ESF, a small proportion of older sows may fail to learn and have to be culled. Training requires a significant time input when a system is first installed. Electronic feeding equipment is now extremely reliable but when a breakdown does occur, it can result in aggression. Consequently it is important to deal with a supplier that has a good knowledge of the equipment, carries a full range of spare parts and can provide a 24-hour maximum response time.

Free-access stalls

This system is widely used in Denmark, with both bedded or slatted floors. As its name suggests, sows are able to move in and out of a feeding/lying stall with a hinged rear gate that closes to protect them from other sows. The animals are individually fed, either automatically or by hand, however, sows do not always use the same stall, so manual topping

up of feed is necessary where feed dispensers are used. Group size is typically six to 20, although could be larger depending on pen layout. The system’s biggest advantage is its simplicity, although it is relatively expensive.

Trickle feeding

This feeding method uses the principle of “biological fixation,” whereby if feed is delivered to the sow at a rate less than she is capable of consuming, she will remain in her place and not attempt to steal another sow’s feed. In practice this involves using short (head and shoulders) feeding stalls and delivering feed into an individual trough or onto the floor at a rate of about 150200 grams/minute. Although sows sometimes move from one stall to another, this provides no advantage and consequently the level of aggression is minimal. Trickle feeding is usually used in small groups of six to 12 sows, making it most suitable for units of 200-600 sows. Slatted floors and unbedded lying areas may both be used successfully. The system pro-

vides simultaneous feeding allowing inspection of all sows to be carried out at feeding time and sows do not require training to use the system. Fixed groups based on service date simplify routine management tasks as all sows in the group are at the same stage of pregnancy.

Automated floor feeding

This simple system uses feed dispensers above the lying area to drop feed onto the floor and group size is typically six to 25 sows per pen. It is suitable only for fixed groups because experience with dynamic groups has shown unacceptable aggression. Control of individual feed intake is poor because the dominant sows are able to eat more and this results in variable body condition. The problem can be reduced by splitting each week’s sows into at least two groups and penning gilts separately. However, even where this is done, some variation in condition will occur. Although the system has a comparatively low capital cost, it has a number of disadvantages. Some aggression

inevitably occurs during feeding, which can result in physical damage to less-dominant sows. It is also necessary to give more feed overall to maintain adequate condition in the thinnest sows and the added cost involved justifies the use of a more sophisticated system that provides more accurate control of feed intake. There are a number of other group-housing options available, including liquid feeding in troughs and a range of proprietary feeding systems that are currently available in Europe. The design of group systems is critical to success because deficiencies in the layout can lead to serious aggression. Therefore it is essential to get good advice on design to avoid problems. Group systems, in particular dynamic groups on ESF, require a higher level of management ability and a slightly higher time input than sow stalls. As with any new system, producers and their staff must be committed to making it work. Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal.

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MLMMI calls for “commercially available” solid manure solutions Research still ongoing as deadline for compliance looms in 2013 By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

ith a November 2013 deadline looming for compliance with the province’s manure phosphorus regulations, the Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative (MLMMI) continues to look for solutions. In a recent call for proposals, the organization invited applications for projects examining commercially available technologies for storing, distributing, and making value-added use of the phosphorus-rich solid component of livestock manure. “Now that we’ve satisfied ourselves that it’s conceivable to do manure separation under Manitoba conditions, the next step is to determine the best possible uses, management practices and economics of deal-

ing with the solids that come out of separation,” said John Carney, executive director of the MLMMI. Because manure separation is costly and requires additional equipment and handling, producers in areas affected by the new regulations should look first at feed-based solutions such as phytase for reducing the phosphorus content of manure. After that, they should examine their cropping and field management practices with an eye on mopping up more P by choosing crops that offer greater uptake of the nutrient. “Only after you have exhausted all those avenues, should you look at some kind of manure management solution,” said Carney. Commercially available solutions that have turned a wastehandling problem into a reve-

nue-generating byproduct of livestock production exist in other jurisdictions such as Iowa, but whether they are workable in Manitoba isn’t yet clear, he added. “We’re looking at tools in the tool box — alternatives that are evaluated and proven — that producers can turn to and consider.” Transporting manure more than a few miles is expensive, and after the 2013 deadline, some areas will face restrictions on further spreading based on crop removal rates. Manureprocessing systems that remove more than 50 per cent of the P and produce separated solids that are 20 to 60 per cent dry matter reduce the bulk, and therefore shipping costs, he added. With legislation restricting manure phosphorus application to crop removal rates in place

“Only after you have exhausted all those avenues, should you look at some kind of manure management solution.” JOHN CARNEY

since 2008, why is MLMMI calling for commercially available proposals so late in the game? “The reality is that this is a process, not an event,” said Carney, adding research is being conducted in conjunction with a wide field of stakeholders, not just LMMI. “I think a measured approach is the best way to spend money.” daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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Texas drought losses pegged at $7.6 billion COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS / Last year’s drought in Texas cost farmers and ranchers a record $7.62 billion, a newly released study says. “The $7.62-billion mark for 2011 is more than $3.5 billion higher than the 2006 drought loss estimates, which previously was the costliest drought on record,” said David Anderson, a livestock economist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service. “No one alive has seen single-year drought damage to this extent,” added Travis Miller, AgriLife Extension agronomist. “Texas farmers and ranchers are not strangers to drought, but the intensity of the drought, reflected in record-high temperatures, recordlow precipitation, unprecedented winds coupled with duration – all came together to devastate production agriculture.” The study pegged livestock losses at $3.2 million, cotton at $2.2 billion, and losses for wheat, corn and hay ranging from $314 million to $750 million.

Dry weather now main concern for European grain farmers PARIS / REUTERS / Grain farmers in western Europe are keeping their eyes on rain forecasts as concerns mount persistent dryness could further cut yields following an unusually cold winter. In France, groundwater levels are below normal after a dry February accentuated a lack of rainfall since the autumn. However, dry weather has allowed French farmers to sow spring barley and spring wheat on damaged fields worst hit by freezing weather. An estimated 700,000 hectares, or eight per cent of winter grains and oilseeds, may need to be replanted. In Germany, arcticstyle weather earlier this winter may have damaged grain crops more seriously than expected, but the rapeseed outlook remains positive and the harvest may rise 26 per cent from last year. British crops are in generally good condition but in Spain, the driest winter in 40 years will cut yields of winter grains by 30 to 60 per cent.

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Feeder Steers

Ashern

Mar-27

Gladstone

Mar-27

Grunthal

Mar-26

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Mar-27

Mar-28

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Taylor

Winnipeg

Mar-26

Mar-29

Mar-30

No. on offer

1,451

1,115

548

1,397

1,647

327

987

180

1,440

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

70.00-127.00

n/a

118.00-128.50

121.00-131.00

122.00-128.00

125.00-137.50

n/a

800-900

n/a

100.00-139.50

125.00-134.00

124.00-140.00

129.00-137.00

122.00-134.00

133.00-138.00

n/a

700-800

130.00-163.00

130.00-147.50

132.00-149.00

132.00-153.00

137.00-150.00

130.00-144.00

145.00-154.75

n/a

130.00-145.50

600-700

140.00-174.75

140.00-165.50

145.00-158.00

142.00-164.00

149.00-166.00

148.00-167.50

155.00-165.00

n/a

140.00-166.75

500-600

155.00-180.00

150.00-184.50

150.00-178.25

160.00-183.00

158.00-178.00

160.00-179.00

170.00-177.00

n/a

150.00-175.00

400-500

160.00-187.00

150.00-201.00

170.00-189.00

175.00-192.00

170.00-197.50

185.00-198.00

n/a

155.00-182.00

300-400

n/a

160.00-198.00

175.00-190.00

180.00-200.00

178.00-202.00

n/a

170.00-198.00

n/a

160.00-190.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

n/a

105.00-119.50

n/a

108.00-118.00

n/a

800-900

n/a

95.00-133.00

112.00-126.00

112.00-123.00

117.00-129.00

120.00-127.00

120.00-125.00

n/a

700-800

122.00-144.75

110.00-135.50

120.00-145.00

122.00-140.00

121.00-134.75

125.00-135.00

125.00-144.00

n/a

118.00-125.00

600-700

115.00-150.50

135.00-144.00

130.00-160.00

130.00-144.00

132.00-148.00

130.00-145.00

n/a

125.00-135.00

500-600

120.00-158.50

120.00-139.00

140.00-154.00

145.00-165.00

139.00-158.00

140.00-156.00

145.00-160.00

n/a

135.00-154.00

400-500

n/a

125.00-171.50

150.00-169.50

160.00-172.00

150.00-170.00

n/a

165.00-170.00

n/a

140.00-167.00

300-400

n/a

124.00-176.00

160.00-173.00

165.00-180.00

n/a

160.00-176.00

n/a

Slaughter Market No. on offer

n/a

112

n/a

200

D1-D2 Cows

62.00-70.00

n/a

72.00-80.00

72.00-77.00

65.00-74.00

56.00-65.00

n/a

D3-D5 Cows

55.00-66.60

n/a

64.00-71.00

66.00-71.00

50.00-65.00

42.00-53.00

n/a

Age Verified

73.00-75.50

n/a

73.00-79.00

69.00-78.00

n/a

Good Bulls

80.00-96.00

80.00-85.25

85.00-90.00

88.00-96.75

80.00-86.75

82.00-88.00

n/a

80.00-89.75

Butcher Steers

n/a

104.00-108.75

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

103.00-107.00

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

50.00-76.50

70.00-80.00

80.00-93.00

75.00-88.00

n/a

71.00-75.50

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

67.00-71.00

n/a

66.00-71.00

Lean Export Cows

n/a

62.00-67.00

n/a

56.00-66.00

* 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)

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ANTIQUES Antique Vehicles 63 FARGO 1-TON TRUCK; Farm-all Cub tractor, 46 IH 3-ton; old wringer/washer. Phone:(204)272-2748

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Minitonas Durban

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FARM AUCTION FOR THE Estate of the late Dwayne Unger Sat., Apr 14th, 10:00am Kelwood, MB from the stop sign in Kelwood 1/4-mi S & turn E. Equipment & Internet Bidding on Bidspotter starts at 12:00 noon Tractors & Crawler: 2004 9420 JD 24-SPD trans 710/70-70R42 fact duals rear wheel weights 4 hyds 4,052-hrs; 2005 7920 JD MFD IVT trans 746 JD Loader grapple LH reverser factory 3-PTH big 1000; 4 hyds rear wheel weights, 600/65R28 & 620/70R42 6,540-hrs; 2005 7520 JD MFD IVT trans factory 3-PTH PTO 420/85R28 & 480/80R42 3,840-hrs; 2002 7410 JD MFD quad range w/740 JD Loader grapple joy stick left hand reverser factory 3-PTH 2 hyds PTO 380/85R30 & 480/80R42 8,053-hrs; 1978 4440 JD 18.4x38 fact duals 3 hyds PTO quad range (a&b reverse don’t stay in) 9,121-hrs 1964 4020 JD PS w/JD loader 18.4x34 2 hyds PTO 1990 580K Case loader extenda hoe Back Hoe 1990 455C Case crawler loader w/manure bucket 5,400-hrs; 7200 Degalman 16-ft. frt mt 6 way hyd blade; COMBINES & HEADERS: 2004 9660 JD combine PU Chopper yield monitor 1,388 separator hrs 1,960 engine hrs; 2004 9660 JD combine PU Chopper 1,262 separator hrs 1,874 engine hrs (both combines have hopper ext); 2007 930D JD 30-ft draper Header PU Reel factory trans; 2005 930D JD 30-ft for & aft draper; Header PU Reel; 893 JD 8 row 30-in. Corn Header; Note Terms on the 2, 9660 JD combines & the 7300 JD Silage chopper 25% down on sale day non-refundable balance due no later than Aug. 1st, 2012 w/certified cheque Trucks & Trailers: 1993 Ford L8000 tandem M11 Cummins 10-SPD trans 21-ft. Cancade box & Hoist RT silage ext. Pinto hitch 859,584-km safetied; 1999 FL80 Freightliner Cummins 108,000-km W575 Harsh Feed Truck safetied 1995 FLD170 Freightliner 145-in. wheel base 60 series Detroit 13-SPD day cab safetied; 1986 Ford 8000 feed truck 3208 Cat; 31-ft. ARNES belly dump Gravel Trailer safetied 44-ft. Chamberlain double deck Cattle pot; 44-ft. semi type Hay Trailer; 20-ft. Duncan Gooseneck trailer w/load ramps 20-ft. Pinto hitch trailer w/load ramps; 1998 Ford F150 4x4 ext cab (no eng); 1988 Ford F150 4x4 302 auto 545,000-km; Seeding Tillage & Silage Equip: 2001 4710 JD high boy 94-ft. Sprayer auto Steer 380/90R48 wheels & front weights 1,753 engine hrs,1654 auto trac hrs, 4, 520/85R38 wheels fit above; 2005 7300 JD Silage Chopper 630B PU Header auto grease 623 chopping hrs & 911 engine hrs; Valmar applicator Kernal corn processor; 686 Kimber 15-ft. 6R 30-in. corn Header; 2008 1830 JD 53-ft. Air Drill w/1910 Seed Cart 150/200-bu; 70-ft. Summers Tine Harrows; 40-ft. JD 1610 Cult w/knock on Shovels; 7000 JD 8R 30-in. Corn Planter w/cross auger 2009 Brandt 5000EX Grain Vac Bin Snake; SnowCo GrainScreener; Raven NH3 control applicator; 2, 6R 3-PTH Lilliston 3-PTH Cult Swath Roller; Douglas 6-ft. 3-PTH rotovator; 5H Holt Tree Spade (like new); Cattle & Feed Equip: Kuhn Knight 5085 Vertical Maxx TMR Feed wagon w/digital scale; 379 NH Tub Grinder; 10x70-ft. Farm King auger w/hyd drive on swing out; 2650 Haybuster bale Shredder; JD Bale Spear Houle manure Pump; 2, 1,000-gal Sludge Tanks; Misc Cattle equipment; Numerous Tire feeders; 64, 4x8-ft. & 22 uprights for preformed cement Silo walls; Misc & Shop Equip: Welding jig for smaller Trailers; 10-ft. metal Break; WBM 42-in. Hoe Bucket; Ranger AC/DC portable Welder; Ideal Arc 250 AC/DC elect Welder; 2, Lincoln Mig350 Welders; SP-170T Lincoln mig Welder; Acetylene torches; EF6000 Yamaha gas Power plant; Universal DSL or kerosene 165,000-BTU Heater JD 3-PTH Quick attach; 2, 12.4x38-in. 12 ply Tires & Rims; Parts Washer; HD Battery Charger; Ignition Cabinets 15A Makita 16in. Skill saw; Numerous Bearings & Seals; Numerous Parts & tractor Filters; Assort of Tires; 2 new truck brake pots; HD elect Painter; 155C JD Riding 48-in. mower; Assort of Steel; Assort of electric panel boxes some 3 phase; Assort of Plastic pipe; Misc hand tools; The Main Power Units are Stored in a Heated Shop. Terms Cash or Cheque w/ID 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. Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all advertisements. Contact Faron Unger (204)386-2052 Cell (204)476-6313 Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd of Austin, MB. Auctioneers: Dave Nickel & Marv Buhler Phone (204)637-3393 Cell (204)856-6900 website www.nickelauctions.com member of M AA

JESSIE BEWER FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2012 - 10:30am. From the Virden Airport Corner go 1.6km East on Hwy 259, turn North & go 5km, Road #151 W, turn East on Road 62N and follow the signs to the bottom of the Assinboine Valley. Watch for Auction Signs. FARM EQUIPMENT: 14-ft Hesston #1160 Hydra Swing Haybine; 3388 IHC, 4WD, 2+2, Diesel (5522 hrs); Grain Bins, (2) 1350 Bus, (1) 3300 Bus, 250 Bus Hopper Wagon; IHC -”M” w/FEL Schuler 175 BF Silage Wagon; Hatra Wheel Loader, Diesel; Forrester 3 Bale Hauler; Whetmore Mixmill; 16-ft Morris Double Offset Tandem Disc (24-in blades); 110 MF Manure Spreader, PTO; 22-ft Morris M11 Seed-Rite; McKee Stack Mover, Hyd. Drive Rolling Chain; 4020 JD Tractor, for parts; 2 M.A.N. 4WD, 3 -ton army trucks (1running,1not running.) 2 Antique Tractors complete, Case model SC, Case Model LA. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT. Calf shelter; Round Bale Feeders (6); Steel Troughs (4); 12 Stand Alone 32-ft heavy duty panels, Aprox 20 10-12-ft panels, 2 Walk through panels. MISCELLANEOUS: Misc smaller Tillage Equipment, harrows, grain augers. Shop & hand tools, pipe,wire, scrap iron. Assorted Vehicle Bodies.CONSIGNED EQUIPMENT: 3632 New Ideal Manure Spreader Tandem Axle, PTO. -PARKS AUCTION SERVICE. Gene Parks Office:(204)727-2828, Cell:(204)729-7118. Jim Wilson Office:(204)838-2337, Cell:(204)851-0405. For more information contact: Jessie:(204)748-3897. Aryn: (204)293-1081. Lunch- lenore women institue.

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UNRESERvED fARM AUCTIoN

S & L Luke farms Ltd.

Ste Rose du Lac, MB • Thursday, april 12, 2012 • 11 am

1994 John Deere 8970 & 1999 John Deere 9400

2003 BourgaulT 5710 SerieS ii 54 FT w/2007 6550ST

2000 John Deere 9750STS

From STe roSe Du laC, MB, go 17.7 km (11 miles) north on hwy 276, then 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east.

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES:

1999 John Deere 9400 4WD • 1994 John Deere 8970 4WD • 1978 Case 1070 2WD • Cockshutt 1850 2WD • 2000 John Deere 9750STS • 2007 Honey Bee SP30 30 Ft Draper • 1996 John Deere 930F 30 Ft Flex • 1989 Kenworth T600A T/A Grain Truck • GMC 6000 S/A Grain Truck • Mack R600 T/A Grain Truck • 1992 Chev Extended Cab • 2003 Bourgault 5710 Series II 54 Ft Air Drill • 1995 Bourgault 9200 50 Ft Cultivator • Delmar Industries 48 Ft Heavy Harrows • 10000± Bushel Temporary Grain Ring • 2- 6900± Bushel 2 Ring Temporary Grain Ring • 6- Westeel 5900± Bushel Grain Bin • 5- Westeel-Rosco 5200± Bushel Grain Bin • 2- Behlen 2700± Bushel Grain Bin • Metal Industries 2000± Bushel Hopper Bin • Metal Industries 1800± Bushel Hopper Bin • 2- Metal Industries 1400± Bushel Hopper Bin • Brandt 1370 13 In. x 70 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger • Westfield MK100-61 10 In. x 61 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger...AND MUCH MORE!

Shawn luke: 204.447.2547 (h), foR MoRE INfoRMATIoN: 204.447.7125 (c)

ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Daryl Martin: 306.421.5066 Toll Free: 1.800.491.4494

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ALVIN SMITH, BRIAN DRUMMOND, METCALFE FAMILY FARMS, M. DRUMMOND, HOLLAND & TREHERNE AREA, MB. FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION SALE Wed., Apr. 25th, 2012 10:30am. Located 8-mi N of Holland on PTH #34. Alvin Smith (204)526-2459. 1994 Ford-Vers 9030 Bi-Directional DSL w/Ford engine, 3-SPD hydrostatic, 3-pt both front & back ends, 1000 & 540 PTO front & back ends, w/FEL w/8-ft. bucket, 7,000-hrs on tractor, excellent; TD9 Industrial Cat Bulldozer w/10-ft. Smith angle dozer blade, tracks & pads are excellent; 1945 & 1948 JD styled “A” tractors; 2001 Vermeer Highline Rebel 5500 round baler, 5x5.5-ft. bale, done only 1,400 bales, like new; Trail King 5th wheel 24x8-ft. flat deck trailer, rebuilt deck, triple axle; Real Industries cattle squeeze & headgate; Brian Drummond (204)526-5166. 1976 White Field Boss 2, 105 DSL tractor, 3-PTH, 2,000-hrs on rebuilt engine, 7,000-hrs on tractor; 2002 New Idea 5212 discbine, 12-ft.; 1997 New Idea H865 soft core round baler, 5x6-ft.; 36-ft. bale trailer w/iron frame deck; 1987 Norbert 7x16-ft. gooseneck livestock trailer; Morand cattle handling system cattle squeeze w/headgate, palpation cage, 3 sections of alleys & crowding tub, complete system; Lewis cattle oiler. Metcalfe Family Farms contact Neil Metcalfe (204)526-7309 cell. 1991 Case-IH 1680 Axial flow Combine, 8.3 Cummins, AFX rotor, 3,900 engine hrs, w/Case IH 1015 PU header, always shedded, very well maintained & many updates; 1994 Case IH 1010 25-ft. s/cut header, PU reel; 1991 Case IH 1010 25-ft. straight cut header, bat reel; 2003 Harvest Pro [MacDon] 8150 SP Windrower, turbo, 2-SPD Hydro, 1,706 header hrs, w/25-ft. 972 MacDon header, PU reel, dual knife drive, hyd deck shift, & hyd header tilt, 1 owner, always shedded; 2006 Rem 2500 Grain Vac, HD flighting; Batco 13in.x85-ft. belt conveyor, swing hopper; IHC 800 row crop planter 8R36-in., hyd markers; Alloway 8R36in. multi-shank row crop cultivator, hyd wings; Lode King 14-ft. drill fill, 2 hoppers; 2 new Case IH/ Trimble EZ-Guide 500 GPS systems, never used; new Case IH/ Trimble RTK base station & tripod; Kyle Welding 2600 Imp. Gal. galvanized water tank; 1991 Ford LTA 9000 Aeromax Hwy Tractor, Cummins N14E-370 HP, 9-SPD trans, safetied & well maintained; 1984 Ford LN700 Grain Truck, 370 V-8, Midland 14-ft. grain box, 72,000-kms, safetied & well maintained; 1994 Ford F-150 regular cab 4x4, 300 6 cyl, 5-SPD, A/C, cruise, tilt, safetied; Morris Drummond (204)526-7672. 1998 Macdon 9300 SP swather w/960 25-ft header w/PU reel, cab w/air DSL engine; 1980 Vers 4400 SP swather, 22-ft, cab w/air, hydrostatic; Doepker 28-ft. drill carrier, hyd; 1999 White 9-HP yd bug rear engine rider mower; Collector tractors: 1947 IH-McCormick W4 gas tractor; 1948 JD ‘B’ w/saw mandrel; 1942 Ford 8N tractor, 3-pt; 1953 IH-McCormick ‘M’ Websites mrankinauctions.com or rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions (204)534-7401, Killarney, MB. Ross Taylor Auction Service Ross (204)877-3834, Brock (204)522-6396, Reston, MB.

AUCTION SALE FOR LYNDA & CECIL TURNER Sat., Apr. 21st 10:00am From Lavenham MB 1-mi S 1.5-mi W. Follow signs in on sale day Equip & Internet Bidding starts at 1:00pm Bidspotter.com Tractors: 90 Hough pay Loader 5 yd bucket ser #221500Hl2013; 1997 MX135 Case IH mech frt 3-PTH 2 hyds dual PTO L300 Case loader & grapple 14.9R28 & 18.4x38 6,778-hrs; 1977 1570 Case 20.4x38 fact duals 2 hyds PS 1000 PTO 3,013-hrs; 1966 1206 IHC 3,700-hrs dual PTO 2 hyds 18.4x38; 1972 1066 IHC 6,331-hrs 2 hyds 2 PTO 18.4x38 fact duals; 1963 806 IHC PTO 2 hyds 18.4x38 9,200-hrs; 1963 1800 Cockshutt 2 hyds PTO 18.4x34 570 Cockshutt DSL 3,765-hrs 18.4x34 570 Cockshutt for parts 250 Belarus DSL PTO 3-PTH; 1949 30 Massey Harris PTO 1947 8N Ford 3-PTH (maybe a Ford Ferguson) has high & low range 9N Ford (not running). Grain Bins & Augers: 1,250-bu Hopper Bin; 3, 5,000-bu. Westeel Bins; 1, 4,500-bu. Westeel Bin aeration tubes; 1, 3,250-bu. Westeel bin; 2, 1,350-bu. Westeel Bins; 3, 2,500-bu. Inland Bins. Bins to removed by Aug 1/12; 10x70 Mayrath hyd swingout PTO auger; 8x71-ft. Westfield PTO auger; 7x41-ft. Westfield auger; 7x46-ft. Kendon PTO auger 8-in. Transfer auger; Combine /Truck & Trailers: 1979 750 MF stnd 1,620-hrs; 1994 Volvo integral sleeper 3406 Cat 13-SPD w/wet kit; 1988 L9000 Ford Rd bale Hauler Tandem drive 350 Cummins 9-SPD 30-ft. Bale Deck; 1991 Wilson 42-ft. grain Trailer (has pintol hitch); 1987 54-ft. Manac drop deck Bale Trailer; 1969 Arnes 22-ft. end dump Gravel Trailer; single axle converter; Norbert 7x20-ft. Gooseneck stock Trailer; 24-ft. Flatdeck Gooseneck trailer w/beaver Tails triple 7,000-lb axles; Haying Equip: 2002 688 NH RD Baler; 1340 Hesston Discbine; 12 Wheel Sitrec V Rake; 56 NH Hay Rake; 3-PTH Bale Forks 430 INT Baler; 7-ft. NH trailer sickle mower; 7-ft. Case semi mt sickle mower; Stack Mover; Seeding & Tillage Equip: 24-ft. 620 INT rubber Press Drill w/grass Seed attach & transport; 24-ft. 100 INT Press Drill & transport; 400 INT Cyclo 4 row planter; 14-ft. DB Drill Fill w/hyd augers; 20-ft. HutchMaster offset Tandem Disc; 12-ft. Tandem Disc; consigned 30-ft. Vers offset Tandem Disc; Leon C78 337 Cult w/mulchers; 28-ft. Case Deep Tiller; 14 section Diamond Harrows; ft Tine Harrows; 5-16 Allis Plow; 340A Big Blue Manure Spreader; 40 Case Manure Spreader; 1977 400 Vers 18-ft. swather; 20-ft. INT PT swather; 141/2-ft. 210 INT Swather; 7-ft. 3-PTH Sovema Rotovator; 12-ft. Shop bilt Land leveler; 3-PTH Grass seeder; Cattle Equip; Hi Qual Crowding Tub; S alley & Squeeze Chute w/palpation cage; M860 Schwartz Feed Wagon; Corral Panels; Rd Bale Feeders; Cattle Oilers; 500-gal. Rd Poly water Trough; 5 Cattle Waterers; Calf Pullers; Vet supplies; Stock Doctor; Tattoo set; Stack Tarps. MISC YARD & 3-PTH EQUIP: 3-PTH Ferguson 2 bottom Plow; 3-PTH slush Bucket; 3-PTH Lilliston Snowblower; 10-ft. Shop bilt 3-PTH angle Blade; 9ft. snow Bucket; Frt MT Schulte Snowblower; 1,000-gal Fuel Tank w/elect pump; Dual Loader; Case loader; 20-HP Husqvarna 42-in. Riding Mower; 18-HP Yardman 46-in. Riding Mower; 317 JD Riding 46-in. mower & 44-in. Tiller w/frt hyds; Van Bodies; 11x22 Truck Tires; Truck Tire Chains; assort of 18-in. 17-in. 16-in. Tires; Chains; Tie down Straps; 16-HP Kohler eng 3000 psi Honda Pressure Washer; 19.2V Saw Set; 180A elect Welder; Chain Saws; 3/4-in. Socket set; Jack al Jacks; Tool Boxes; Wrench sets; elect supplies; assort of Roller Chains; assort of Bearings some for Trucks; assort of ISO Board; Misc. Terms: cash, cheque w/photo I.D. debit, M/C 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 Statements made on sale day take precedent over all advertisements. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd of Austin, MB. Dave Nickel & Marv Buhler auctioneers Phone: (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900 website www.nickelauctions.com Owners (204)723-2213

GEORGE & MAUREEN FREEMAN, HARTNEY, MB. FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION SALE Sat., Apr 21st, 2012. 11:00am. 1-mi N of Hartney, 1.75-mi W. 1981 JD 4240 DSL, factory 3-pt., quadrange trans, only 2,700-hrs since all engine work done in 2004, tractor is premium; 1981 Case 1690 DSL tractor, w/Dual 205 loader w/grapple & 8-ft bucket; 1961 JD 4010 DSL, 8-SPD trans, 540 & 1000 PTO; IHC 560 DSL w/single hyd; Massey Harris #44 gas tractor, single hyd; JD 7720 turbo DSL combine, JD 6 belt PU, hydrostatic, very good; JD 6601 PT combine w/Sund PU; JD 800 21-ft. SP swather; Sakundiak 37-ft.x6-in. auger w/15-HP Powerfist motor; Westfield 41-ft.x8-in. PTO auger; Rem 552 grain vaccuvator; Hesston Model 5800 round baler; Hesston Model 1150 12-ft. mower conditioner; Sitrex 10 wheel V hay rake 3-pt; IHC 435 square baler; Trucks -All As Is. 1976 Chev C30 truck, w/8x12-ft. steel box, good running; 1967 Chev 1-Ton truck, to restore; 1967 3/4-Ton Chev w/flat deck & hoist, to restore; 1979 Ford Lariet 1/2Ton; 1988 GMC S15 1/2-Ton, 4-SPD, running; 1951 Mercury 1-Ton truck w/box & hoist. Collector Car: 1956 Dodge 4 dr. Sedan car; IHC 7200 28-ft. hoe press drill, 2, 14-ft. sections w/pan wheel press, factory transport; Wisek Model 714 16-ft. heavy tandem disc; IHC #45 27-ft. vibra-shank cultivator; IHC 16-ft. 620 DD press drill; Flexi-coil WB45 45-ft. harrow packer bar; NH 516 manure spreader, 205-bus; Farm King 8-ft. double auger snowblower, hyd chute; Brandt end gate hyd drill fill; Sunbeam hammermill; 3, 300-gal fuel tanks; Springbok 15-ft. boat w/Evenrude 20-HP motor; Eze-load trailer. For info please contact: George Freeman cell (204)483-0391 Home (204)858-2549. Watch websites mrankinauctions.com or rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions, Murray (204)534-7401, Killarney, MB. Ross Taylor Auction Service, Ross (204)877-3834 Brock (204)522-6396, Reston, MB.

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Jim & Barbara Martin

Crystal City, MB • Monday, april 16, 2012 • 10 am

1989 KenworTh T600a

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1997 new holland 9282 & 2007 new holland tj280

2009 case ih 7088

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A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES:

2007 New Holland TJ280 4WD • 1997 New Holland 9282 4WD • 2009 Case IH 7088 Combine • Elmers Header Transport • 2009 Westward M100 30 Ft Swather • Chevrolet C60 S/A Grain Truck • 2005 Kenworth T800 T/A Grain Truck • Real Industries 16 Ft T/A Stock Trailer • 2010 Load Line 20 Ft Tri/A Pup Grain Trailer • 2005 New Holland Flexi-Coil SD440 33 Ft Air Drill • Co-op Implements 37 Ft • Morris Challenger II 35 Ft Cultivator • Blanchard 35 Ft Harrow Packer • 2007 Bourgault 6000 90 Ft Mid Harrow Heavy Harrows • Summers 90 Ft Field Sprayer • Ford 951 72 In. Rotary Mower • Westeel 1200± Bushel Grain Bin • 2- Westeel-Rosco 2750± Bushel Grain Bin • Westeel-Rosco 1350± Bushel Grain Bin...and much more!

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DON’T MISS OUR SPRING SALES RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION forJACK & MERVIN STEFANISHYN of RUSSELL, MB. - SATURDAY, APRIL 14th at 11:00 AM ORDER OF SALE: 11am – 1pm (shop items, misc, tanks, aeration equipment, grain bins) 1pm (major equipment will sell) TRACTORS & WHEEL LOADER: *88 Versatile 876 Designation 6 w/3426hrs showing *75 JD 6030 2wd tractor 175hp w/6262hrs showing *65 JD 4020 Dsl 2wd tractor 70hp w/9171hrs showing *79 White 2-155 MFWD w/Leon 1000 loader, 7058hrs showing *Leon 747 Loader *Michigan 175 Wheel Loader HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *04 Premier 2940 sp swather w/ 2005 25’ MacDon 972 header, pickup reel, 261 header hrs, 344 eng hrs *83 MF 860 sp combine w/2175hrs showing *86 JD 7721 Titan II pt combine *18’ IH #75 pt swather *Labtronics 919 digital moisture tester SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *52’ Bourgault 230 Series FH546-52 w/ 8” spacing (Always Shedded) 4 bar Bourgault harrows *42’ Bourgault 534-42 w/ 3 bar Bourgault harrows, air kit and granular kit, Bourgault 138 air tank w/hyd fan, knock-on shovels *29’ Sunflower tandem disk *100’ Versatile 3000 Field sprayer *50’ Flexi-Coil System 95 Harrow, Packer Bar *50’ Dalmar Farm Master Hyd Harrows *47’ Frigstad Tillage w/Morris 3 bar Harrows *60’ Herman Harrows *17’ Haul-All Seed & Fert Tender w/ Hyd Augers *Degelman Rotary Stone Picker w/ Hyd Drive *(6) 4’ Sections of Morris Mounted Harrows *Bourgault Knock-On Spoons *Old 6 ½’ disc AUGERS & GRAIN VAC: *Walinga 510 std Grain Vac *13” x 61’ Westfield Swing Hopper Auger w/low pro hopper *7” x 37’ Sakundiak Auger w/11 HP Honda *8” x 41’ Sakundiak w/23 HP Kohler *Wheatheart 10” Hyd Transfer Auger GRAIN BINS: *(5) 2000 Bus Westeel Flat Bottom Bin (Cement) *(2) 2150 Bus bin w/ boots, aeration *(1) 1350 Bus epoxy coated hopper bottom bin *(4) 1650 Bus Westeel bins *(2) 1650 Bus Westeel Flat Bottom (Cement) *(4) 2700 Bus Westeel Flat Bottom (Cement) *1650 Bus Westeel Hopper Bottom *1350 Bus Westeel Hopper Bottom *Approx 3500 Bus Metal Flat Bottom Bin (Converted Nitrogen Tank) *1350 Bus Friesen Epoxy Coated Hopper Bottom *2000 Bus Westeel Bin Parts (Roof, Doors, etc) *(6) Approx 20’ HD Bin Ladders *(2) pails of bin bolts (for 2000 Bus bins) TRUCKS & TRAILERS: *1993 IH Eagle 9300 Highway Tractor w/ 10 Speed Spicer Trans., 3176 Cat Engine, Saftied *1978 IH F2575, T/A Grain Truck w/ 19’ B&H, 66” sides, Roll Tarp, 22.5 Rubber, 13 Spd Trans., 290 Cummings, Safetied *2001 40’ Timpte T/A Dbl Hopper Grain Trailer w/ Air Ride, Safetied *28’ Fruehauf S/A Highboy Flatdeck Trailer w/Headache Rack, Safetied *48’ Fruehauf T/A Flat Deck Hay Trailer, Safetied *S/A Converter Dolly *S/A swather transport OTHER EQUIPMENT: *Fieldmaster Hyd Scraper, Approx 3 yd Cap *Dyna-Fab V-Ditcher *4’ Leon stone digger *4 wheel 3 PT Hay Rake *2 IH #16 side delivery rakes w/tandem hitch *44” Ranch King Pull Behind Finishing Mower w/ 10.5 Hp, B & S Engine *3” Honda Water Pump AERATION EQUIPMENT: *Keho Propane Grain Dryer *(2) Keho 5 HP Aeration Fans *(2) Golden Grain 24” Aeration Fans *Aeration Tubing TANKS: *1000 gal Fuel Tank w/110 Volt Pump & Meter *1000 Gal Propane Tank *(2)1250 Gal Poly Tanks *(2) 150 Gal Poly Tanks *(2) 500 Gal Fuel Tanks w/ Stands *100 gal Skid Tank SHOP ITEMS & TOOLS: *Lincoln SA-200 Gas Powered Continental Welder on 2 Wheel Wagon *JD A150C DSL Heater *ITC 16 spd drill press *Balder 1/2 HP Bench Grinder *2’ x 3” Metal Welding Table *Anvil *36” pipe wrench *HD Over Head Engine Hoist *Booster Cables *Rubber Air Hose *5 Ton Floor Jack *Truck & Implement Tires *3/4 Drive Impact Wrench *Gasket Material (Large Roll) *Bead Breaker Jig *Tap & Die Sets *Trailer Lights *Puller Set *Pipe threader *Pipe Fittings *Bottle Jack *Exhaust Analyze *Hyd Fittings *Air Tools (Ratchet, Chisel, etc.) *Electric 1/2” Impact *Coke Cooler made into Parts Washer *Bars, Snipes, Shovels, etc. *1 1/2 Ton Chain Come-along *1 Ton Chain Hoist *Logging Chains *Clevises *Clamps on Strap Winches *Extension Cords *Assortment of Nuts & Bolts *2 spd HD Shop Press *Barrel Pumps *Hyd Bumper Jack *Pipe Wrenches *Grease Guns PLUS MISCELANIOUS ITEMS & HOUSEHOLD: *See web site for complete list. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JACK STEFANISHYN 204-773-3098

RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for ANDY & ANN DUBOIS of CARROLL, MB. - MONDAY APRIL 16th at 10:00AM

TRACTORS: *98 NH TS110 MFWD 108hp tractor w/Allied S 595 loader, bucket, Peloquin grapple, joystick controls, 32 spd Trans, shuttle shift, 7378hrs showing *93Ford Versatile 9030 Bi-Directional tractor w/ loader, grapple, 3pt, 7052hrs showing *79 MF 2705 2wd 122hp *80 Deutz 160, 2wd SEED & TILLAGE: * 24’ IH 6200 disc drills w/ factory transport *IH 5500 Vibra shank *20’ Sunflower offset disc *14’ MF #52 disc w/ notched front blades *14’ Co-op deep tiller *60’ Farm king spring harrows *Farm King 8”x46’ PTO auger HAYING & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: *2005 NH BR 780 round baler w/ wide p/u *2000 14’ NH 1475 haybine w/2300 series header *Laurier H-2125 single row bale picker *Tonutti V14 – 14 wheel “V” rake *Hagedorn 275 tandem axle manure spreader *Jiffy 900 bale processor *JD 700 mix mill w/power bale feeder OTHER LIVESTOCK RELATED EQUIPMENT: *Real Industries cattle squeeze w/head gate, neck extender, palpation cage & 180 degree crowding tub *Cattle Country squeeze w/head gate & palpation cage *(7) 12’ metal bunk line feeders *(12) 10’ Miami welding feed troughs *(2) 14’ metal feed troughs *Wooden creep feeder w/ metal panels *Quantity round bale feeders *Quantity of 1” corral panels & gates *Ritchie 100 head stock waterer *Quantity of Gallagher fencers & fencing equipment *Stock Doctor *6” pencil auger on wheels w/ 1hp motor *(3) metal bottom, plywood top hog feeders 12’x8’4” VEHICLES, TRAILERS, & BOAT: * 2010 Load Max 32’ 5th wheel flat deck trailer w/ 2 – 10000lb dual wheeled axles, electric brakes, 235/80R16 tires, beaver tails, tool box *1997 28’ Blue Hills t/a stock trailer w/2 partition gates, enclosed nose with gate, wood floor, front escape door *Older Toyota truck *Vintage Brandon Transit city bus *14’ Aluminum fishing boat w/ 20hp Johnson motor & trailer *Small single axle utility trailer SHOP ITEMS & MISC: *Campbell Hausfeld 5hp 26 gal air compressor *Metal welding & shop benches *Meat grinder & meat band saw *Table saw *Selection of common shop tools & equipment SHOP ITEMS & MISC: * 30’ sheet metal, 20 pieces tough rib *Large quantity of other sheet metal *Quantity of Industrial sheet metal (2” rib) *Quantity of Mfgd floor trusses *(2) 18”x22”x30’ wood beams *(12) 4’x12’ drywall sheets *Approx. 35 sheets of Behlen curved metal *Quantity of scrap iron

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS SALE PLEASE CONTACT LISTING AUCTIONEERS: Peter Downey 204-522-5883 or Brent Crowe 204-522-6224

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for BERNARD & LOUISE TRINDER of LANGENBURG, SK. - TUESDAY APRIL 17th at 11:00AM (Sask Time) ORDER OF SALE: 11:00am – 1:00pm (misc, tools, shop equipment, livestock related items, tanks, pumps) 1:00pm (major equipment) TRACTORS: *98 CaseIH MX110 MFWD 95hp w/CaseIH L300 SL, 7395hrs showing *1992 CaseIH 7130 MFWD 172hp, 5574hrs showing *IH 624 dsl *IH 444 dsl HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *1986 JD 7721 Titan II pt combine w/single spd cyl, Airfoil sieve *1999 CaseIH 25’ 8220 pt swather w/pick-up reel *24’ Versatile #10 pt swather *7’ poly swath roller *Dickie John Mini DAC grain moisture tester HAYING & FEED PROCESSING EQUIPMENT: *1998 Hesston 514 rd baler *1991 CaseIH 8370 14’ mower conditioner *Hay moisture test probe *2000 Highline Bale Pro 7000 Plus bale processor *NH 358 hammer mill w/pwr bale feed TRUCKS & TRAILERS: *1983 Chev C70 s/a grain truck w/16’ B+H *1973 Chev C50 s/a grain truck w/14’ B+H *2002 16’ Duncan t/a stock trailer *28’ Shop Built triple axel wagon *Shop Built s/a medium duty converter dolly 3PT MOWERS & YARD SPRAYER: :*5’ MF 3pt rough cut rotary mower *7’ Tecma FM230 3pt finishing mower w/rear discharge *Fimco trailer style yard sprayer w/12volt pump AUGERS & AREATION FANS: *10”X51’ Westfield PTO swing hopper auger *7”X35’ Brandt auger w/NEW 18hp Kohler electric start engine *Wheat Heart bin sweep *6” auger w/3hp 1ph electric motor *6” auger w/hyd motor on running gear *poly auger hoppers *(2) Farm Fans aeration fans *length of 220 volt extension cord SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *34’ Bourgault Commander 34-38 tillage w/air seeder kit, Morris Genesis II 100 Series tow between air tank *29’ Morris Magnum CP725 chisel plow w/NH3 kit, 3 bar mounted harrows *60’ Flexi-Coil System 95 harrow packer bar *Crown 6 yd hyd scraper *20’ Kellough 210 Series tandem disk w/notched disks *50’ Herman hyd harrows *68’ Versatile 3000 pt sprayer *14’ deep tillage *Degelman rotary stone picker LIVESTOCK ITEMS: *Ranchers Welding 3 bale feeder w/removable end panel on skids *Shop Built maternity pen w/head gate *Selection of 1” tubing panels (8”-10’-12’) *round bale feeders *treated fence posts *fence stays *(2) poly mineral feeders w/rubber tops *Stock Doctor *Assortment of vet supplies (syringes, taggers, Burdezzos, ect.) *calf puller *poly calf sleigh *fencing tools TANKS, PUMPS & HOSE: *1200gal poly water tank *500gal fuel tank w/stand *50gal skid tank w/hand pump *2” water pump w/5hp B+S engine *2” discharge hose *NH3 hose *air seeder hose SHOP EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MISC: *Husqvarna 345 chain saw *LKS AC/DC arc welder *oxy/acet torch w/farmer owner mini bottles *16 spd drill press *metal cutting chop saw *(2) portable air compressors *(2) portable air tanks *(2) battery booster chargers *anvil *vise on stand *HD truck ramps *barrel pumps *top and bottom tool chest *assorted hand tools (sockets, wrenches, ect.) *3/4” socket sets *floor jacks *grease guns *Shop Vac *construction heater *Jack-All jacks *yard tools (shovels, forks, ect.) *18hp B+S auger motor *hyd cyl *electric motors *PTO adapters *crystal style FM radios (4-5 units)

For more information contact owners Bernard & Louise Trinder Home 306-743-2868 or Cell 204-796-1282

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UNRESERVED FARM DISPERSAL forCRAIG & CONNIE MYERS of BELMONT, MB. - THURSDAY APRIL 19th at 12:00 noon ORDER OF SALE: 12:00pm – 1:00pm – misc farm related smalls, farm tools, tanks 1:00pm – augers, seed & tillage, trucks, harvest equipment, tractors, guidance system TRACTORS: *90 Ford Versatile 946 Designation 6 325hp w/20.8R42 duals, 4 remote hyd, return line, 12 spd std trans, 6217hrs showing *83 MF 4840 w/20.8-38 duals, 4 remote hyd, return line, 3 spd pwr shift, Cummins 903 eng, 6855hrs showing *61 JD 3010 w/18.4-30 singles, 2 remote hyd, syncro Trans, 540 PTO, 6790hrs showing *(3) Turbo II pre-cleaners GUIDANCE SYSTEM: *Trimble 250 Easy Guide light bar system w/AG15 antenna HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *25’ 2001 Premier 2950 sp swather w/2002 MacDon 972 header with canola auger option, pick-up reel, 110hp eng, 2 spd trans, 740hrs showing *8’ poly swath roller *83 MF 860 hydro sp combine w/rear wheel assist, hyd chaff spreader, 7 belt Melroe pick-up, 4978hrs showing *83 MF 860 hydro sp combine w/hyd chaff spreader, 7 belt Melroe pick-up, 3960hrs showing *Labtronics 919 moisture tester TRUCKS *00 Freightliner Classic t/a grain truck SAFTIED w/20’ Neustar B+H, roll tarp, 60 series Detroit 500hp eng, 18 spd trans, engine brakes, 4-way diff lock up, hoist controls at tail gate, 11R24.5 rubber, 1472543kms showing *74 GMC 6500 tag axle grain truck w/20’ B+H, roll tarp, 366 gas eng, 5+2 Trans, 53,395kms showing *1964 Ford 600 s/a grain truck w/14’ B+H, 391 eng, 4+2 Trans, 49223 miles showing SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *93 40’ Bourgault 8800 air seeder w/Bourgault 2155 air tank, hyd fan, granular kit, quick attach packers and harrows *01 40’ Bourgault 9400 tillage w/NH3 kit *67’ Laurier harrow /packer bar *82’ Bourgault Centurion III pt field sprayer *Degelman RS570 ground drive rotary stone picker *Leon fork type stone picker *40 Atom jet carbide tip NH3 knives *Model 101 clutch switch & monitor for Bourgault 2155 air tank *(50) ABJ low drift nozzles 10gal – 5mph (only used 500 acres) *Hypro hydraulic sprayer pump (rebuilt) AUGERS: *37’x7” Sakundiak w/13hp engine *51’x8” Westfield PTO *41’x8” Westfield PTO *31’x7” Westfield w/16hp B+S engine, Wheatheart bin sweep TANKS, OTHER EQUIPMENT, & MISC: *1200 gal poly water tank *115 gal skid tank w/12 volt pump *4 wheel farm rack *MF 860 parts *MF 4840 parts *air seeder hose *harrow tines *used cult shovels *grain shovels *poly auger hoppers *Floor model drill press *Arc welder *Battery charger *portable air compressor *selection of farm related hand tools

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CRAIG MYERS 204-827-2482 home or 204-720-9447 cell

UNRESERVED FARM EQUIPMENT and TACK AUCTION for THE ESTATE of ANDRE GAGNON BALDUR, MB. - WEDNESDAY APRIL 25TH at 10:00am ORDER OF SALE: 10:00am - misc. smalls, tools, and shop equipment, tanks, 3pt equipment, tack Approx 1:00pm – major equipment CRAWLER LOADER & TRACTORS: *JD 350-B power shift crawler loader w/tooth bucket, hyd reverse, showing 3034hrs showing *NH TM130 MFWD w/Buhler Allied 795 loader, 4132hrs showing *1982 White 2-135 2WD tractor 6990hrs showing *Cockshutt 1350 gas w/1506hrs showing *Cockshutt 1650 w/6077hrs showing HAYING & HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *2003 16’ Macdon 5020 mower conditioner *2002 JD 567 rd baler w/Mega Wide pickup *9-wheel Vicon H1050 rake *1985 White 8920 dsl hydro combine w/1577 original hrs *18’ Versatile 400 sp swathe *25’ IH 725 pt swather *swather transport for Versatile 400 *8’ Koenders swath roller SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *40’ CCIL 279 field cult w/3-bar harrows *33’ Morris MP-912 deep tiller w/9” spacing, NH3 kit *21’ White 256 tandem disk *(2) IH 770 5-bottom plow w/tandem hitch *20’ IH 620 (2x10’s) D/D press drills *70’ Summers harrows *60’ Vicon 800 gal pt sprayer *36’ Morris rod weeder *drill carrier TRAILERS: *28’ Univision tilting bale wagon w/winch *1982 15’ Wy-Lee 5th wheel 2 horse trailer *1983 15’ Maverick 5th wheel stock trailer FEEDERS & TROUGHS: *(3) metal feed troughs *(5) round bale feeders *(2) Tombstone feeders MANURE SPREADERS: *Dual 600 manure spreader *IH single beater manure spreader *Case 130 single beater manure spreader AUGERS: *8” x40’ Farm King PTO auger *7”x 36’ Westfield auger w/16hp Kohler gas *(2) older augers OTHER EQUIPMENT: *3pt Wikomi 701 post-hole auger *8’ Farm King 3pt blade *slip tank w/110V Fill-Rite pump *Allied 40’ bale elevator *Ariens 17hp lawn tractor w/48” mower deck, 45” tiller *(2) Westfalia electric cream separators w/bowls, etc TANKS: *300 gal dsl tank & stand *500 gal dsl tank & stand *HD steel water tank HORSE DRAWN ITEMS: *4 wheel Roadster buggy (for Hackney pony) single horse, rubber wheels *4 wheel parade buggy, 2 seater, double horse, rubber wheel *4 wheel grain wagon, 2 horse, rubber wheel *2 wheel Sulkie w/wooden wheels, single horse *2 wheel Sulkie w/rubber wheels, single horse *single horse cutter w/single seat *single horse cutter w/buddy seat *7’ cultivator w/steel wheel, front casters *2 furrow plow *dump rake *wheel covers for buggy *set of wooden Bobsleighs (good shape) SADDLES & TACK: *Eagle Original show saddle w/bridle, breast collar *Miles City Saddelry Co. (Original Coggshall Saddle) Antique *Connolly Bros. Saddelry Co. Saddle w/Diamond 9 Brand on saddle *western saddle *Whitman English saddle *American Saddelry Circle A 640.5 western saddle *Australian Stock saddle *Black & Silver western parade saddle *Original Eamor model 25 roping saddle *western saddle *English saddle *selection of halters *selection of bridles *selection of twitches *Lariats *single driving harness *assortment of harness spreaders *belly band for single harness *show halters *horse blankets *2 horse pony harness *light duty 2 horse harness *skid boots *pair of muzzles *assortment of stirrups *assortment of Double Trees, Collars, Scotch Tops, Chavez *Beta team driving lines *(2) 2 horse work harness *single horse work harness *tail extensions *misc harness OTHER HORSE & LEATHER RELATED ITEMS: *Landis leather cutter w/12” throat *rolls of leather *Electro-Groom stock vacuum *Sunbeam Clip Master stock clippers *tack boxes *throwing ropes *Ferrier’s apron *Ferrier’s tools and supplies *selection of horse shoes, pads, nails, ect (new & used) *hoof trimmers *(14) 4’x6’ rubber floor mats ANTIQUES: *(17) 7’ section of antique metal fence panels *ice saw & thongs *Scythe *Waterloo scale *post drill *bow saws *hay saw *torch *cream can SHOP ITEMS, PARTS & MISC: *Acklands N-250P AC/DC welder *Smith Roles FM 5/8 – 16 spd drill press, 3/4” cap w/vise *4 1/2” bandsaw 4”x6” horizontal metal cutting *Sanborne 60 gal upright compressor,140 psi *FMC “Vulcan” HD model IV tire changer *Stihl chain saw *10” 1hp grinder *torch *Ag & auto parts, etc *tarps, jacks *2 anvils (100lbs plus) *2 hubs on frames *disk changer *HD vise *big hay tarp *old drill *construction heater *HD elect cords

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GERALD GAGNON 204-535-2124 or 204-998-3542

FARM EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL for DAVID & JUANITA McNISH of WAWANESA, MB. - MONDAY APRIL 30th 10:00AM ORDER OF SALE: 10:00AM – 12:00PM (tools, misc, recreation, lawn & garden, smaller livestock items) 12:00PM (riding horses, tack, major equipment) TRACTORS: *95 CaseIH 5250 MFWD 112hp w/Quicke 660 loader, 7200hrs showing *91 CaseIH 5120 MFWD w/CaseIH 510 loader *80 JD 4440 tractor w/10300hrs showing *JD 4020 tractor w/5541hrs showing *66 JD 4020 tractor w/9936hrs showing *64 JD 4020 tractor w/2577hrs showing *Leon loader *8’ Leon blade HAYING EQUIPMENT: *2004 NH BR 780 rd Baler *1992 8465 Case IH rd Baler *1978 Vermeer 605F rd Baler w/hyd tie *605G Vermeer rd Baler *605G Vermeer rd Baler *13’ Kuhn FC 4000 RG discbine *12’ Hesston 1150 Haybine *Sovema 12 Wheel V-Rake *Laurier1215 dbl arm 12 Bale, Bale picker LIVESTOCK RELATED EQUIPMENT: *Bale King Vortex 2000 Bale Processor *NH 358 Mix Mill w/pwr Bale Feeder *NH 791 t/a manure spreader *NH 790 t/a Manure Spreader *NH 790 spreader for parts *IH 570 t/a Manure Spreader *Linden trailer type Post Pounder *3000lbs cap Portable Livestock Scale w/hitch and wheels *New American Farmland Squeeze Chute *High Qual Squeeze Chute w/palpation cage *(3) 22’x8.5’ bale feeders *(2) 24’x8’ metal calf shelters on skids *panel hauling wagon *Calf Tilt Table *3pt bale forks *Quantity of Twine *Quantity of Gates & panels *Quantity of Bale Feeders *Calf Creep Feeder on Wheels *Real Ind creep feeder *Calf Sheds *400gal poly molasses tank *Fencers *Stock Prods *Treated Fence Posts *Railroad Ties *Barbed Wire, Elec Wire *Fencing Supplies *Other Livestock Supplies RIDING HORSES & TACK: *Three Broke Riding Horses *Double Driving Harness w/ Collars *Horse Driving Cart *Horse Breaking Cart *one horse sleigh *Other Misc Horse Tack & Equipment TRUCKS: *1995 Ford Ranger XL *1994 Chev Cheyenne 1500 1/2 ton, Ext Cab w/capper top *1988 GMC SLE Sierra 2500, ext cab, long box *1980 Ford F150 Custom 4x4 *1976 GMC 6500 Cab Over w/16’x8.5’ Steel B+H *1972 IH Loadstar w/14’ Steel B+H *1971 IH Loadstar tag axle w/18’ steel B+H *1961 BC174 IHC 3 ton w/16’ Steel B+H *3 Ton trailer w/steel box and hoist *1 Ton steel box and hoist trailer TRAILERS & WAGONS: *17’t/a shop built Stock Trailer *9’ 2 horse t/a BH trailer *trailer w/hoist and 14’ box SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *22’ IH chisel plow w/NH3 Kit, 3 bar harrows *15’ Land Roller *53’ Herman Harrows *16’ Taylor Way Tandem Disc *9’ IH Deep Tiller *28’ IH 7200 Hoe Drills w/ steel press wheels, Needs work *Atom Jet openers for IH drill *30’ Drill Mover *Rock-o-Matic Reel Type Stone Picker *Leon Prong Type Stone Picker *Eversman 2SD Scraper, s/ n2243 *13’ IH chisel plow AUGERS & AREATION: *10”x50’ Bergen pto Auger, Hyd lift *7”x36’ Brandt Auger, 13 HP Honda w/drag auger *7”x41’ Farm King Auger, 16 HP Kohler *(2) Electric Augers on Wheels *Small Auger on Wheels *(2) drill fill Augers, hyd motors w/down spouts *(2) Drag Augers *Poly Auger Hoppers *3hp Sukup D3751 aeration fan LAWN & GAREN & RECREATION: *2007 Honda TRX 420 TM 2WD Quad *2005 Honda 250 2WD Quad *2001 Honda 350 2WD Quad *Honda 350 2WD Quad *2000 Honda 250 2WD Quad *Wooden Canoe *1995 Polaris 440 fan Sport Snowmobile *1994 Polaris 440 Super Sport Snowmobile *Cub Cadet 106 lawn tractor w/10hp engine, 44” deck *Cub Cadet LT1045 lawn tractor w/20hp Kohler, 46” deck, std trans *Log Splitters *Sprayer for Quad and Booms *Pull behind Lawn Sweep *(2) Lawn Boy mowers *IH roto tiller w/B+S engine OTHER EQUIPMENT: *7’ Farm King 3pt single auger Snow Blower *Leon 707 Loader *3 pt Bale Forks *Aeration Fan *400 Gallon Water Tank *1250 Gallon Water Tank on HD wagon TOOLS & MISC: *Air Compressor *Chain Saws *Lincoln AC-225-S Welder *(2) Slip Tank with Pump *Used Metal Siding *Quantity of shop supplies *Small Amount of Tools *loaded bolt bins *Quantity of Scrap Iron *Used PMU Stalls *Used Tires *(2) Slip Tanks, No Pumps

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DAVE McNISH 204-724-4991

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman JACOB & LINDA ENNS, KILLARNEY, MB. FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION SALE Fri., Apr. 20th, 2012, 10:30am. Located 11-mi S of Killarney, 2-mi E. 1984 Case 4494 DSL 4WD, 12-SPD powershift, 8,100-hrs; 1984 JD 2950 DSL, 3-pt., w/JD 148 loader, 13,800-hrs, 1 owner; 1986 Case 448 lawn & garden tractor, 18-HP, 48-in. mower deck & 42-in. mulcher; 1992 Bourgault 330 air seeder w/32-ft. cultivator w/Bourgault 2155 air tank & 4 row harrows; 1988 JD 1610 31-ft. chisel plough, tandem axle w/Degelman 3 row harrows; 1981 Herman hyd harrowbar; 1989 Eversman 6-yd scraper; 1985 JD 7720 Titan II DSL combine, JD PU, hydrostatic, 2-SPD cyl, always shedded, 3,300-hrs; 1984 Vers 4400 22-ft. SP swather, cab w/air, hydrostatic; 2003 FK 41-ftx8-in. auger w/Kohler 18-HP motor; 1983 Allied 41-ftx7-in. auger w/B&S 16-HP engine; 1981 IHC Model 1100 9-ft. mower; 1985 Vicon 6 wheel rake; 1983 NH 519 manure spreader; 2010 Walleinstein GX 920 Backhoe, 3-pt., mechanical thumb sells w/hoe; New Idea 7-ft. snow blower; NH3 dual manifold attachment w/electric shut-off; Melroe 6-ft. prong type stone picker; Wilrich 14-ft. field cultivator 23-ft.x6-in. auger w/B&S motor, Auger dolly to move augers separately, 6-ft. swath roller; 1974 Ford F-500 2-ton truck, V-8 330 engine, 12-ft. steel box; Wheatheart hyd drag auger, like new; 1,250gal poly water tank; Banjo 5-HP pump w/hose; Troybuilt pony mulcher; Watermaster floating pump w/new motor, 485-ft. slough pump hose; Cater disc separator; NH grain tester; Century 230A welder; extension cable for welder; electric post drill; Large stock of shop tools 1/2-HP, 3/4, & 2-HP electric motors; 1/2-in. air impact wrench; hyd cyl never used; S/Roles chop saw; Westward 2 stone grinder; new Wil-rich deep tiller shanks; 31 NH3 drops; 12,000 & 5000W air conditioners; 375 treated sharpened fence posts 4-5-in. Plus much more very good shop & misc. Please contact Jake or Linda Enns (204)523-8659. Watch websites mrankinauctions.com, rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions, Murray (204)534-7401, Killarney, MB. Ross Taylor Auction Service, Ross (204)877-3834 Brock (204)522-6396, Reston, MB. PATERSON GRAIN CROP INPUTS EQUIPMENT INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION SALE, Tues., Apr. 10th, 2012, 10:30am. Located at Prairie Fleet Yard, Killarney, MB. Selling Trucks, Fertilizer Equipment, Grain & Fertilizer Bins & Misc. Fertilizer & Special Equip include: 1995 IHC Floater 466 DSL engine w/Tyler dry fertilizer air system, w/M250 fertilizer box, 40-ft., auto trans, w/hi-low range; 1990 IHC Loral Easy Rider, Air Flo dry granular Floater w/IHC 466 DSL engine, auto trans, 2-SPD, w/hi-low range, 60-ft. booms; 1995 Rogator 854 w/90 FF boom, w/extra set of tires, new engine in 2009, 5.9L Cummins, nozzles for spraying; Roll-lift electric stacker Fork Lift, 2,500-lb capacity at 24-in. load centre; Blue Giant series 30 Walkie stacker electric Fork lift, 3,000-lb capacity at 24-in. load centre; 6 double NH3 tanks on HD trailers, both twin 1,000gal & twin 1250-gal tanks; 2 other NH3 trailers; 3 FK 10-inx70-ft. augers w/swing out hoppers; 2 Batco 10-in.x70-ft. belt conveyors; 6 Meridian hopper bins w/steel base, epoxy coated, 130-ton, like new; 2005 Chev Silverado 1500 HD 4x4, crew cab, V-8 auto, 152,000-kms, safetied; 2005 Chev Silverado 1/2-ton, good tires, regular cab, V-8 auto, 273,000-kms, safetied; 2007 Chev Silverado 1500 HD 4x4 1/2-ton, extended cab, auto, grey colour, safetied; 1999 Ford 4x4 3/4-ton, regular cab, gas V-8 engine, auto, 244,000-kms, safetied; 1998 Ford F150 1/2-ton, regular cab, V6 engine, 5-SPD trans, air, cruise, tilt, 270,000-kms; JD 3010 gas tractor w/3-pt. w/JD FEL; JD 509 3-pt. rotary mower; IHC #80 snow blower. 1978 Bedard Lead liquid trailer, triple axle, saftied; good selection of Wix filters & pallets of chemical sprays. Also excellent quality mechanic & shop tools from Roy Hainsworth, Deloraine. Sells @ 10:30am. Partial listing only. For info contact: Bill Millard (204)523-6206. Watch websites: www.mrankinauctions.com www.rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions Killarney, MB. Murray (204)534-7401 Ross Taylor Auction Service Reston, MB. Ross (204)877-3834 Brock (204)522-6396.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction Sale Howard & Faye Hilstrom Saturday, April 28th, 10:00am Inwood, MB Sale Site 1/2 mile West of Inwood on RD 416 Retirement Auction w/Well Kept Items Contact: (204)278-3411 04 Cat Challenger 535B MFWA Cab 16-SPD x2 P Shuttle 3-PH Quad hyd 540/1000 18.4R38 w/FEL ML98 SL w/Bucket & Grapple 2,480-hrs 03 MF 4370 MFWA Cab P Shift 12-SPD 3-PH Triple Hyd 540/1000 18.4x38 w/MF 1080 FEL w/Bucket & Grapple 3,221-hrs Int 684 DSL 3-PH w/FEL SL 4,424-hrs 07 Hesston 1345 12-ft. hydra Swing Disc Bine 92 Case IH 8460 RD Baler Auto Tie Sitrex 9 Wheel Hay Rake 01 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5.9L DSL STD 4x4 370-km 04 Bale King Vortex 3000 Bale Processor 1000 PTO Along w/Full Line Haying & Livestock Equip Quads Lawn Mowers Tools Farm Misc Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Farm Auction Ann Libich (Late Peter) Tuesday, April 10th, 12:00 noon East Selkirk, MB North 7 Miles on Hwy 59 then 3 miles East on Rd 82 then North 1 Mile on Rd 33 then 1/2 Mile East on Rd 83 Only 2 hour AUCTION Everything Sells to the Highest Bidder! Contact: (204)766-2352 or (204)781-7614 1996 JD 8870 4WD, 24 SP Power Synch Tran, Quad Hyd, 350-HP, 20.8R42 S#5387, 3,075-hrs, Excellent Condition 1991 JD 9500 Combine w/JD 912 PU, Chaff Spreader, S#641243, Engine hrs 2,400 Thresh hrs 1,722, Excellent Condition Vers 4400 Hyd Gas Cab 22-ft. Swather Wilrich 4153 Air Seeder 40-ft. Krause 907 25-ft. Tandem Disc Coop 204 34-ft. Deep Tiller w/Mulchers Cockshutt 450 8B Plow Utility Tractor: CCS By 304 MFWA DSL HL Range, 3PH 540 PTO Dual Hyd w/FEL, only 125 true hrs & NEW 3PH 60-in. Finishing Mower Along w/More Equip Storage Trailer Granaries Farm Misc Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Acreage Auction Sale Masood Azmat Sunday, April 15th, 11:00am St. Andrews, MB Jct 67 & Hwy 8 South 1 1/8 mile on Hwy 8 on West Side Viewing by Appt Only. Contact: (204)293-2135 Tractors & Equip: Cockshutt 1350 Gas P.S 540 PTO w/Cockshutt 1610 FEL; NH 469 9-ft. Hay Bine; NH 851 RD Baler; NH 65 Square Baler; MF 10 Square Baler; NH 1010 Auto Square Bale Wagon; Coop 500 15-in. Swather; Westfield Pony Cart Harrows; 4 Wheel Hay Trailer Running Vehicles & Trailers: 99 Chev Tahoe 4x4 220,000-km Sft, subject to owner’s approval; 94 Chev 1500 5.7L 4x4, Sft; 91 Chev Z71 4x4 5.7L, Sft; 1983 W.W. 18-ft. Bumper Hitch Tandem Stock Trailer; Utility Trailer; 20-ft. Metal Framed Trailer Vehicles: (Parts, Fix-up All Autopac Issue): 03 Buick Rendezvous LX; 01 Chevy Venture; 99 Mercedes 320 ML; 97 Ford Aerostar; 97 VW Jetta; 96 Nissan Pathfinder LE; 96 Pontiac Transport; 95 Grand Cherokee 4x4, 5.3L; 95 Chev 1500, No Motor Parts; 95 Sunfire 2D; 545 Rocket Engine; 6.2 DSL Engine Livestock Equip: 2) Metal Rd Bale Panels 6) Metal Corral Panels 40) 4-ft. H 10-ft. W Metal Framed Mesh Panels; Auto Waterer; Galv Water Trough; 2) Galv Animal Shelters w/Doors; Stainless Chicken Plucker (colony made) Chariot Cart; 6) Saddles 4) Western 2) English 2) Sets Work Harness; Single Drive Harness; Various Tack Halters; Sleigh Bells Misc: Com Cold Stream 2D; SS Cooler; Platform Scale; Galv Sheet Metal; 1,000-sq.ft. Oak Trim Lrg Amt Lumber; 2-in.x4-in., 2-in.x6-in; 60) 24-in. Cement Pads; 2000) Interlock Bricks; Home Repair Items; 3) Fuel Slips Tanks w/Elec Pumps; 4) Propane Heaters; Platform Scale Bld & Yard: 36-ft. Insulated Bunk House on Steel Frame Wired w/DSL Furnace; 2011 10-ft.x12-ft. Yard Shed; Snowblower 8-HP 25-ft. Tools: 2) Husqvana Chain Saws; Radial Arm Saw; Counter Drill Press; Many Power Air Tools; Various Hand Tools Rec 2) 1973 Merc 440 Snowmobile; 95 Polaris 800 Storm; 17-ft. Al Boat Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Farm Auction John & Louise Karatchuk Saturday, April 21st, 11:00am Arborg, MB 7.25 miles East on Hwy 68 Contact: (204)376-5037 95 Ford 9680 Vers 4WD 855 Cummins 3x4 Synch, Quad Hyd, 20.8x42, 4,620-hrs 95 NH Tx66 Combine w/NH971 Header w/Swathermaster PU, Chaff Spreader, 2,300-hrs 97 Premier 2920 Swather w/25-ft. Macdon 960 PU Reel, 1,549-hrs Patriot XL High Clearance Sprayer 120-HP JD Engine, 12.4x38, 75-ft. Boom, 4,486-hrs Bourgault 8010 36-ft. Air Seeder, 8-in. Spacing, Floating Hitch, Knock Down w/Bourgault 2155 Dual Comp Air Tank w/20-HP Kohler 08 Bourgault 7200 48-ft. Heavy Springtine Harrows w/ 9/16 Tines Schulte 2500 Giant Hyd Rock Picker Rockamatic TM20 V Style Rock Rack Ashland 8 yd Hyd Scraper w/Hyd Push Inland 70-ft. Springtine Harrows 96 Walinga Agri Vac 510 Farm King 10-in. 51-ft. Mech Swing Auger Along w/Granaries Grain Cleaning Equipment Farm Misc Antique Furniture Crockery Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

MCSHERRY AUCTION SITE, Building Supply Auction. Sat., Apr 7th, 10:00am, Stonewall, MB. 12 Patterson Dr. 02 Chev S10 Step Side Ext cab, 140,000-km, Sft; 2 Semi Loads of Lumber; Trusses; Home Repair; Tools; Equip; Yard & Rec. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

Guy SABourin FArmS Ltd. FArm Auction FridAy ApriL 13, 10 A.m. 2012

directions: 3 mile west of st Jean manitoba on road 18 N 2003 John Deere 9750 combine green lighted, 914 pickup head, varaible feeder house kit, 1630 seperator hours, 2200 engine. Owner Eric Vetter 204 712 5137. Terms on Combine 25.000 down auction day. Balance certified Cheque upon possession before Aug, 1 2012. See our website www.billklassen.com for photo’s & 2012 Spring Auction Catalog in your Farm Mailbox Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 cell 6230 bill@billklassen.com

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1998 john deere 9610

AUCTIoN LoCATIoN:

From seLKirK, MB, go 30 km (19 miles) north on hwy 9 to rd 92, then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) north or from WinniPeG, MB, go 40 km (25 miles) north on hwy 8 to rd 92 (Viterra Plant), then 4.8 km (3 miles) east, then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) north.

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES:

1998 Case IH 9370 4WD • International 966 2WD • 1967 International 656 2WD • Massey Ferguson 44 2WD • Mccormick Farmall Super M 2WD • Mobility Dipper III Utility Tractor • 1998 John Deere 9610 Combine • Claas Dominator 106 Combine • John Deere 930 30 Ft Flex Header • Class 26 Ft Rigid Header • 1987 Case IH 4000 24.5 Ft Swather • International 25 Ft Pull Type Swather • Ford F600 Custom Cab S/A Grain Truck • 1981 Mack MR686S COE T/A Grain Truck • GMC 1500HD 4x4 Pickup • Custombuilt Bobcat Trailer • Great Plains 34 Ft Air Drill • Friggstad 39 Ft Cultivator • International 32 Ft Cultivator • John Deere 610 39 Ft Cultivator • Wil-Rich 45 Ft Cultivator • Chev C20 42 Ft Truck • Hagie 8250 74 Ft 4x4 • Pool 65 Ft Field Sprayer ... AND MUCH MORE!

ed helwer: 204.886.2279 (h), foR MoRE INfoRMATIoN: 204.886.7332 (c)

ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – daryl Martin: 306.421.5066 or 800.491.4494

*2003 Case IH Steiger 425, 12 speed standard, PTO, 4 remotes, 710/70R 46” duals 2139-hrs. showing, Serial #JEEO1O25O3; *1988 Case IH Model 9130 4WD, power shift, 3 remotes, PTO w/Leon 800 FEL; *IHC Model 1486, 3PTH, dual PTO, TA, dual hyd, 18.4x38; *1982 Steiger ST280 4WD, Cat 3406 engine 310 plus horse power, 20 speed, 4 remotes 24.5x32 Superior Dual wheel system, duals, centre hinges done & plumbed for GPS, Solid tractor consigned by Bryron Heinrichs 204-327-5289; *IHC 966 Hydro, 3PTH; *1991 IHC Eagle highway tractor, Cat engine 13-spd., day cab, wet kit, 11x24 tires air ride suspension, no safety; *Seed tender unit 18-ft. dual compartment, twin rear auger discharge mounted on 24-ft. tandem axle semi trailer 10x20 tires. Vehicles: *2011 Chevrolet Equinox. LT, AWD, 4 Door, 4 cylinder stick automatic, brown in colour, loaded, only 21,000 one owner kms, Serial #2CNFLGEC4B6268041; *2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT, 6 cylinder diesel pickup, 4x4 automatic quad cab, short box, loaded, one owner 105,000 kms at listing, Serial #3D7LX38C56G276774; *1993 Chevrolet 2500, Cheyenne day cab, long box, V8 4-spd.; *1997 JD 9600 Combine, w/7 belt pickup on 914 PU head; *JD corn head 8x30” real nice unit; *JD 930 Flex. See our website www.billklassen.com for photo’s & 2012 Spring Auction Catalog in your Farm Mailbox Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 cell 6230 bill@billklassen.com

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Helwer Enterprises Ltd.

1998 case ih 9370

Auction for VerenA loBsiger riDgeVille, MB tuesDAy, April 10 10AM

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Consignment Auction Sat., Apr 14th, 2012 10:00am Arborg, MB Tractors & Combines: Hesston 8066 MFWA 3PH FEL; JD 4430 w/Duals; Case 1070 w/Duals & FEL; 92 TX36 Combine Chopper, Chaff Spreader; 5542 Cockshutt Combine; Int 1480 Combine Spinners; Equip: Hay Buster 256 Bale Processor; NH 195 Manure Spreader, Upper Boaters; Int 4000 25ft. Swather Cab PU Reel; Hutchmaster 24-ft. Offset Disc; Cult; Truck & Trailers: 1989 Ford 8000 Lousieville Single Axle, 5-SPD x2, Cab & Chassis, 90,000-mi, Sft; Sokal 28-ft. Fifth Wheel Stock Trailer; Semi 30-ft. Center Dump Grain Trailer; 12-ft. Snowmobile Trailer. CONSIGNMENTS WELCOMED! Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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Directions: Guy Sabourin, St Jean Baptiste, MB farm located ¼ mile west of Road 3 east & 18 miles north. From north end of St Jean on Hwy 75, exit 2 ½ miles south west off Hwy 75 on Road 18 N west till road 3 E. Will have signs up auction day. Internet bidding will begin at 11:30AM, see website www.billklassen.com *2000 JD 9300, 4WD, deluxe cab, wheel weights, 24-spd, 4 remote, air seeder line, Firestone 710/70R38 duals, 4125-hrs, Serial #RW9300HD31197W; *1986 JD 8650, 4WD, PTO, quad shift, Michelin 650/65/38 single tire, this unit has 6000-hrs. on rebuilt engine, have set of 18.4x38 dual rims w/hubs for 8650; *1980 JD 1640 w/Allied FEL, 3PTJ, newer, 16.9x30 tires Serial #267976; *1983 White 2-155 tractor, 3PTH, dual PTO, present set up 16.9x38 row crop tires, 1100x1 6 front. This tractor needs engine work; *Set of rims on 20.8x38 duals, off 2-155 & single rib 750x16 front row crop tires. They sell after tractor. *2000 JD 9750 STS Combine, 914 pickup head, feeder accelerator JD Starfire GPS. Wired for auto steer, moisture & yield mapping available Reddekop fine cut chopper, 30.5x32 rice tires 18.4x26 rear, 1700 separator, 2200 engine hrs, Serial #HO9750S686204. Terms on combine $25,000 down auction day balance certified funds upon possession on or before Aug 1, 2012. *Set of wide space concaves. Sell after combine. *1996 JD 930 Flex head. Reconditioned, new Wobble box fore & aft. *1995 GMC Topkick, Cat 3116 diesel engine 275HP, 9 speed fuller. 20-ft. Midland uni body box, w/combination silage/grain end gate, V-box underfloor hydraulic chute control. Safetied; *1998 Case IH Model 5800 Chisel plow 43-ft. 10” shovels & mulchers. From George Sabourin 204-758-3898: *JD 853 all crop head & 853A all crop head; *Nine Yard Ashland scraper. This is a partial list. Please see www.billklassen.com or our Spring 2012 auction catalogue. Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 cell 6230 fax 4484 bill@billklassen.com

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Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

fARM RETIREMEnT AucTIon foR LTD famiLy farms Lawrence & Tammy Dyck 204-343-2041 ThuRSdAy, APRIl 12, 10AM 1 MIlE EAST of RolAnd, MB on hwy 23 *2003 Apache Model 859 high clearance sprayer, 90-ft. boom, plumbed for Outback auto steer, automatic boom shut off, 1265-hrs, Tridekon crop dividers 380/90x46 rear tires 12.4x28 front; *1996 Case IH 9380 Steiger built, 20.8x42 triples, 4 hyd, trimble EZ auto steer, 12 speed standard trans, 4571 hours, Serial #JKK0067518; *2001 Case IH MX 180 MFWD, 3 hyd, 3pth, 18 speed power shift, 420/80Rx46 duals, plumbed for outback auto steer 3808-hrs, Serial #JJA0112789; *1981 Case 2290, 2 hyd, 3pth, 18.4x38 duals 6168-hrs, Serial #9845054; *1989 Case IH Model 1682 pto combine, new pickup, new bushings on sieves, Serial #7072; *1995 Case IH 8820 30-ft swather, UII pickup reel ploy teeth, 1748-hrs., #49298; *1985 Case IH model 730 pto swather; *2002 Case IH Model 1010 straight cut header 30-ft batt reel, #201753; *1990 Case IH 1084 corn head 8 row wide 36” Serial #003008; *2010 Case IH Model 3408 corn head 8 row x 30” Serial #YAS023445; *199? Kinze 850-bu. grain cart pto. 30.5x32 Diamond thread tires #81203; *2002 Woods 24 ft shredder Serial #27232; *1993 Freightliner highway tractor, FLD 112 Cat 3176 w/13-spd, new 11x24.5 tires, Air Ride suspension, 107,4991kms. Serial #2FUY3EDB6PA428200 safetied; *1979 GMC C7000 427 V8 5&2, tandem, 19-ft. box, hoist, roll tarp; *1967 Chev C-60 366 V8 5& 2, tag axle, 18-ft. cancade box & hoist, roll tarp; *1985 Lode King 32-ft. lead tandem hopper bottom grain trailer, rebuilt in 2001; *1985 Lode King 17-ft Pup A Train hopper grain trailer, rebuilt in 2001; *2007 Chev 3500 truck, Duramax diesel, automatic, 4WD, w/service deck, cabinets, tool boxes etc., only 66,243kms. Serial #1GBK39617E534441, MB safetied; *2002 Ford F-250 extended cab, 7.3 diesel, automatic, 4WD, safetied, 242,324kms, Serial #1FTNX21F72EB18732; *1975 Dodge D300 w/318 V8 4 speed, w/service body dual wheels; *1999 Flexicoil 50-ft. airseeder, 820 cult seeding tool w/9-3/4” spacing, w/double chute, seed treater, auto depth control, Raven NH3 kit, Haukus markers, w/3450 PBH seed cart, w/rear hitch & winch; *JD 7000 16 row x 30” planter w/dry fertilizer

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions JOHN KACZUR AUCTION Sat., Apr. 14th, 2012. 11:00am 1/4 North on #9. Dubuc, SK. Contact: (403)983-4403 “OPEN TO CONSIGNMENTS” Online Bidding at 1:00pm MACHINERY TRACTORS: 1980 CASE 2090 DSL, cab, air, dual hydr, like new rubber, rebuilt power shift & bottom end at 4,500-hrs, 7,000-hrs, real nice; IHC 706 DSL, good tires, torque, hyd, good; TRUCKS: 1988 IHC S2500 DSL, tandem, 13-SPD, 855 Cummings Engine, recent bottom end, injectors, brakes, 55,000-kms ago, showing 500,000-kms w/20-ft. Cancade box, tarp, hoist, real nice; 1993 Ford F150 XL 1/2-Ton 5-SPD, tool box, good; MACHINERY MISC: STONEPICKER: Leons #3000 Stone Picker, real good; SPRAYER: Bluemart 80-ft. Homebuilt Sprayer 400-gal tank, heavy built; SEEDING: Morris 14-ft. Seedrite Fert attachment, harrows, new tires; AUGER: Sakundiak 7x35 Auger & motor; Pool 8x50 Swing a way auger (794-2054) HARROWS: Morris 50-ft. Tine Bar, weld on tines; CONSIGNED: Don (306)877-2014 Schuler Silage Bunk Feeder; 3-PTH post hole auger; Plus Bins, yard & recreation, misc equip & shop. NOTE: John sold the farm. This is a clean up sale. Machinery, trucks are very good shape. Machinery should sell early. ONLINE BIDDING AT 1:00PM Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing & pics. Sale conducted by Ukrai-netz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851. Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

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Ed & Sylvia Springinatic

Sheho, SK • Tuesday, april 10, 2012 • 10 am

2003 New HollaNd TJ450

2006 RoGaToR 874 100 FT

2005 GMC C8500

2007 JoHN deeRe 7630

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MACK AUCTION COMPANY PRESENTS a farm equipment auction for Glenn & Donna Milbrandt (306)782-7182 Sat., Apr 28, 2012 10am. Directions from Yorkton, Sask. 11-mi NW on Hwy. 16, 1-mi N 7.5-mi E. Watch for signs! JD 4560 2WD tractor w/4840-hrs; JD 7720 SP combine w/2336-hrs; 24-ft JD 665 air seeder w/Degelman harrows; 2 AC 2600D 26-ft double discs; 60-ft Flexicoil 50 PT field sprayer; Degelman 550H ground drive rock picker; 16-ft NH 116 haybine w/rubber rollers; NH 853 round baler; NH 354 mix mill; 30-ft Premier swather w/PU reel; 21-ft Case IH PT swather; 15-ft Vers 400 SP swather; 21-ft JD 580 PT swather; 18-ft Renn 2000 SP swather; MF 510 SP combine; Koenders poly drum swath roller; Wheatheart hyd post hole auger; Friggstad bale trailer; shopbuilt hyd drive wire roller; BT Johnson 3,000-lbs. livestock platform scale; corral panels & bale feeders; 1981 Ford F-600 3 ton grain truck w/73,300-kms; 1981 Chev Silverado PU; 1954 2 ton grain truck for parts; 24-ft JD 665 cultivator w/Degelman harrows; Riteway 60ft tine harrow packer drawbar; 25-ft Morris Magnum CP 725 cultivator; 15-ft Morris TD-80 tandem disc; Melroe 911 5 bottom plow; Morris 50-ft tine harrows; 27-ft White 249 cultivator; Morris B-36 rod weeder; 30-ft Cockshutt Vibrashank cultivator; Brandt 8-35 PTO auger; Sakundiak 7-37 auger w/Briggs engine; Sakundiak 7-45 PTO auger; Viking fanning mill; 100-bu. grain wagons; Labtronics elevator type moisture tester; Wheatheart hyd bin sweep; Polaris double sled snowmobile trailer; Coleman 5000W generator; Monarch water pump plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill, video & photos. Join us on Facebook. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

fArm AucTion for Rick & liz giesbRecht sATurDAy, April 7, 10Am Directions: Location at the Farm from Lowe Farm 2 miles west on Hwy. 23, then 3.5 miles south on Road 8 west. Yard #20071. Will have signs up auction day. *1977 Versatile 800 Series II. 6200-hrs. Bottom end done at 5000-hrs. Outback guidance & auto steer. 18.4x38 tires; *1984 Versatile 875 Series III. 5339-hrs. Bottom end done at 4200-hours. 520/85R38 Radial tires, Atom jet kit, plumbed for air seeder. Trimble guidance & auto steer; *2008 JD 7130 Premium. MFWD, 701-hrs. 480/80R38 Rear & 380/85R28 Front tires 24-spd AutoQuad plus transmission, air seat, front fenders. Outback guidance & autosteer; *1973 IHC 574D 6196-hrs. 3pth, Allied FEL, dual hydraulics. Harvesting Equipment: *2002 JD 9750 STS combine 1783 separator hrs. Greenlight every year, 9l4 PU head, JD Auto trac guidance & mapping. Auto header 35.5-32 Spade Grip tires; *1991 930 Flex head, PU reel & poly skids; *1996 930 Rigid head batt reel; *1-Elmers 30’ header transport; *1-Elmers 25’ header transport; *1994 Case IH 8820 25’ Swather 1729-hrs. UII PU reel, double swath EZSteer Guidance & auto steer & mounted roller; *1996 Unverferth 4500 grain cart. 20.8-38 tires, roll tarp; *Farm fan AB120A grain dryer; *1998 IHC 9400 Eagle w/20’ Loadline box, hoist, electric roll tarp, Remote hoist & chute, 425HP Detroit w/inframe done recently. 13-spd, will be safetied; *1972 GMC C6500 w/366 engine 5/2 transmission 17-8.5 Cancade box, hoist 124,000 miles, Safetied; *1991 Chevy 1500 Silverado 4x4. 365,546 miles, used for service truck; *1987 Load King 17’ grain hopper trailer; *5th Wheel Flat deck trailer 8-24’ almost new axles, wheel & brakes (2-6000lb); *1997 Yamaha 4x4 Kodiak 400 Quad 5,257kms. Tillage: *1993 Case IH 5600 chisel plow 35’ w/mounted harrows & auto wing lock; *1977 Co-op 204 37’ deep tiller w/Raven Auto rate controller & radar, walking Axles, rear hitch & hydraulic winch & mounted harrows; *1986 2-18’ MF 360 diskers. Martin hitch, hydraulic cylinders & harrows; *1993 TorMaster 90’ diamond harrow; *2004 TorMaster 60’ heavy harrow. Big tires 6/16” harrow teeth; *1978 Crustbuster 28.5’ tandem disk, cylinders & hoses; *2004 Hardi Commander Plus 1200 100’ high clearance sprayer. Triplet nozzles Diaphragm pump, auto rate controller; *Chemhandler & 3hp Honda water pump on frame; *6-3000 US gal EnduraPlas water tank w/valves (good for fertilizer); *1-1600 US gal EnduraPlas nurse tank w/valve. Folks, here is a nice large farm auction. Rick & Liz have sold their home farm & will sell this very well kept machinery to the highest bidder. All major items are shedded & will make a real nice addition to your farm. Please plan to attend. Machinery will begin selling at 12 noon w/internet bidding at that time. Lunch available. Owners 204 746 8365 www.billklassen.com Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 cell 6230 fax 4484 bill@billklassen.com

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Paley Enterprises Ltd.

Theodore, SK • Saturday, April 14, 2012 • 10 am

2009 John Deere 7630

2003 John Deere 9650STS

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From Yorkton, SK go 40 km (25 miles) West on hwy 16, 0.8 km (0.5 mile) South, 4 km (2.5 miles) West, north side of road.

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES:

Case IH 9280 4WD • Versatile 555 4WD • 2009 John Deere 7630 MFWD • John Deere 7610 MFWD • Case 830 2WD • 2003 John Deere 9650STS • 2- John Deere 930 30 Ft Rigid • Case IH 8230 30 Ft Pull Type Swather • 2004 Case IH WDX1101 30 Ft Swather • Freightliner T/A Sleeper • 2005 International 9400I T/A Grain Truck • 2005 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Quad Cab 4x4 • Castleton TRA/REM 38 Ft T/A Grain Trailer • 2- Lode King 28 Ft Super B Grain Trailer • 2003 John Deere 1820 40 Ft Air Drill • 2009 Case IH 160 100 Ft High Clearance Field Sprayer • 2011 Pattison 8000 Gallon Poly Fertilizer Tank • 2006 Brandt 20110 20 In. x 110 Ft Grain Conveyor • 2- Friesen 80± Tonne Epoxy Lined Hopper Bin • 2010 J&M 750 750 Bushel Grain Cart • PLUS newer quality furniture and household items...and much more!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: Ken Paley: 306.647.2588 (h), foR MoRE INfoRMATIoN: 306.521.0803 (c), kpaley@imagewireless.ca ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Dan Steen: 306.361.6154 Toll Free: 1.800.491.4494

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From SHeHo, SK, go 4.8 km (3 miles) South, then 1.6 km (1 mile) east.

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2003 New Holland TJ450 4WD • 2007 John Deere 7630 MFWD • 2002 John Deere 9750STS • 2002 Harvest Pro 8152 30 Ft Swather • 2005 GMC C8500 T/A Grain Truck • 1960 Ford Flatbed • 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 • 2003 Flexi-Coil 2340 Tow-Between 2 Comp’t Air Tank • 2008 Seed Hawk 5310 53 Ft Air Drill • International 36 Ft Cultivator • Kello-Bilt 225 32 Ft Tandem Disc • Flexi-Coil 85 70 Ft Heavy Harrows • 2006 Rogator 874 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer • 2004 Pattison CB2150 2100 Gallon Liquid Fertilizer Cart • 15 Ft Wick Applicator • Degelman 6000 Rock Picker • John Deere 272 3 Pt Hitch Finishing • Bale Wagon • 10,000± Bushel Temporary Grain Ring • Sakundiak HD10-2200 10 In. x 60 Ft Hydraulic Swing Grain Auger • Allied 8 In. x 40 Ft Grain Auger • Johnson 7 In. x 12 Ft Transfer Auger • MC Continuous LPG Grain Dryer • 2003 John Deere F725 54 In. Front Mount Lawn Mower • (34) 14 Ft Panels & Gates...AND MUCH MORE!

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Sale includes: 1978 JD 4240 w /10,015 hours 1976 V ersatile 750 4 w heeldrive w /4 rem otes 2001 D odge R am 2500 diesel4 x 4 extended cab w /fifth w heelhitch, 5 speed and long box C hev C 60 w /15’steelbox & hoist w ith only 33,556 m iles JD 6601 com bine Prem ier 25’PTO , hyd.fold sw ather w ith pickup reel B ourgault 8810 - 40’air seeder w /2115 tank and 850 gal.liquid caddy C ase IH 37’ # 5600 D T w /D egelm an harrow s EZEE steer G PS 6270 litre fertilizer tank 2 – 9500 litre fertilizer tanks H esston 560 round baler Plus a fullline offarm equipm ent, livestock equipm ent and shop related For inform ation call M rs.Saw yer 306-538-4503 R oss Taylor A uction Service 204-877-3834 For fulllisting and photos w w w .rosstaylorauctionservice Pl# 909917

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Sale includes: 2001 JD 7210 M FD w /3 pth, 7908 hours and JD 740 loader, bucket & grapple 1984 JD 8450 w /18.4 x 38 new rubber & 7100 hours 1976 JD 2130 w /3 pth, 18.4 x 30 rubber & JD 146 loader, bucket & grapple 1977 A llis 7040 pow er shift w /18.4 x 38 rubber 1988 C hev 70 dieselw /5 & 2 and 16’steel box w /hoist and rolltarp C at 10 yard hyd.scraper C ase IH 5600 D T 35’w /B eeLine & degelm an harrow s.Sells w ith Flexi-coil 1110 air cart JD 1600 A 16’hydro sw ing JD 535 round baler N H 357 m ixm ill Feeding system and calving barn (subject to prior sale) Plus a fullline ofother farm equipm ent, shop equipm ent and tools. For inform ation call C arl 306-435-2013 For fulllisting and photos visit our w eb site w w w .rosstaylorauction.com Pl# 909917

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MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a farm equipment auction for Garry, Deloris & Darryl Brooks Mon., Apr 9th, 2012 10:00am Directions from Alameda, SK. 2-mi N on Hwy #9, 3-mi W, 1/2-mi North. Watch for signs!! Live internet bidding at www.spotter.com. JD 4560 2WD tractor w/4,050-hrs; MF 165 2WD DSL tractor w/3-PTH & MF 235 FEL; JD 9660 STS combine w/1,214 sep hrs; 30-ft JD 930 rigid straight cut header; Stewart Steel straight cut header trailer; Koenders poly drum swath roller; Case IH 5600 DT cultivator w/Degelman harrows; 60-ft Flexi Coil harrow packers w/new tines; Cockshutt 14-ft cultivator; Crown 3 Batt rock picker hyd dr; 85-ft Brandt QF 1000 field sprayer w/800-gal poly tank; 1974 Ford 600 Louisville grain truck; 1973 Chev C60 grain truck w/steel box & roll tarp; 1975 GMC 1-Ton dually w/flat deck; Sakundiak 8-1800 auger w/20-HP Kawasaki engine; Sakundiak 7-1200 auger w/13-HP engine; Swisher 24-HP zero turn lawn mower wit/only 35-hrs; Farm King 840 3-PTH snow blower; Howse 3-PTH finishing mower; PTO post hole auger, gas powered mandrel saw; 2, 150-gal poly water tanks; 200-gal truck water tank; 48 bundles of dual grey IKO shingles; new Honda GX390 engine; new Honda GX670 engine; Honda GC 160 engine w/banjo pump; plus antiques piano stool; kitchen hoosier cupboard, rocking chairs, crocks, tins, oil lamps; Medalta water cooler, singer sewing machine plus much more! 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.

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a land & farm equipment auction for Brian & Dawn Procyshen (306)782-6769 Sat., Apr. 21st, 2012 10:00am Directions from Yorkton, SK. 4-mi SW on Hwy 10 to Protz Memorial Rd. 5.25-mi W & 1.75-mi S. Watch For Signs! Live internet bidding at www.Bidspotter.com. 3 quarter sections of farmland, SE 17-25-7-W2 RM of Garry #245 yd site w/PWR & gravel deposit NE 17-25-7-W2 RM of Garry #245, NW 19-25-6-W2 RM of Orkney #244; Vers 876 4WD tractor w/Degelman dozer; Case 580 Extended Back Hoe w/FWA; Ford Vers 9030 Bi-Directional tractor w/FEL; Case 2870 4WD tractor w/PTO Case 1570 2WD tractor; Cat D7E crawler dozer; Cat 60 10 yd PT scraper; 80-ft. high rise 4640 Melroe Spray Coupe w/Outback STS auto steer, set of high rise sprayer tires; 1999 Volvo tandem axle hwy tractor; 2000 Doepker B train grain trailer; 70-ft. Morris Field Pro heavy harrows; Morris Magnum CP-745 cultivator; 1978 Ford F-600 grain truck; 1967 GMC 910 1/2 Ton PU truck; 30-ft. White 476 cultivator subsoiler; Morris B-36 rod weeder; Degelman 6800 Super Picker rock picker; Vers 2800 swather header w/UII PU reel for bi-directional tractor; Farm King 8-12 transfer auger w/Honda engine; 1999 Polaris Indy 500; 1997 Polaris Indy 500; numerous pallets of parts & tools; Tri-Dekken crop dividers. Plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for complete printable sale bill, photos & video. Join us on Facebook. (306)487-7815 or (306)421-2928 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

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LARGE MULTI PARTY FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION Wednesday, April 11, 2012 – 9:30 am Location: Leeds, ND – Approximately 1 mile west of Leeds, ND on the south side of Hwy 2 CONSISTENTLY NORTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA’S LARGEST FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION Auctioneers Note: Each year, this has been a huge auction that always features an outstanding line of well kept equipment. Note: This is a partial list, new consignments are arriving daily. As other years, remember this auction always features unlisted and

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a premium farm equipment auction for David & Jean Knibbs (306)848-2057 Sat., Apr 14, 2012 10:00am Directions from Stoughton, SK. 8-mi W on Hwy 13 & 2.75-mi S. Live internet bidding at www.Bidspotter.com. JD 8570 4WD tractor w/4,025-hrs; JD 4240 2WD tractor & JD 148 loader w/4,040-hrs; JD 9500 SP combine w/1550 separator hrs; JD 930 rigid straight cut header; 2005 Premier 2940 SP swather & 30-ft Macdon 972 harvest header w/only 149 cutting hrs; 36-ft JD 1820 air drill & JD 1900 air cart; 62-ft Degelman Strawmaster 7000 heavy harrows w/2455 Valmar; 20-ft Ezee On 1500 tandem offset disc; 1986 Mack tandem axle grain truck; 1978 IH Loadstar 1700 grain truck w/63,000 km, 80-ft Flexi Coil 65XL field sprayer; 1976 Ford F-250 PU for restoration; Sakundiak 10-65 swing auger; Sakundiak 7-40 auger w/Honda engine; Sakundiak 7-47 auger w/Briggs engine; Kongskilde Cushion Air 500 grain vac; 41-ft Friggstad DT cultivator w/1620 Valmar; 4, Westeel 3800-bu hopper bottom grain bins; Behlin 3500-bu hopper bottom bin w/aeration; 2, Metal Ind. 50 Ton hopper bottom bins w/aeration fans; 2, Westeel 3,300-bu grain bins on wood floors; Westeel 1,350-bu grain bin on wood floor; Westeel 1,650-bu grain bin on steel floor; 2, Westeel Rosco 3,300-bu cement floors; 3, Baldor 3-HP aeration fans; 4, 5,000-bu plywood temporary grain bins; 14-ft Degelman 7200 6 way dozer; Degelman 570 hyd drive rock picker; Farm King 3-PTH snow blower; Brandt 3-PTH sprayer; JD 603 3PTH gyro mower; Buhler Farm King steel drum swath roller; Koenders poly drum swath roller; Crary 30-ft air reel; Honeybee crop lifters; Chem Handler I mixer; Honda banjo pump; hyd drill fill; seed treater; misc Westeel grain bin doors & panels; Yamaha 200E ATC; 100 & 130-gal slip tanks & pumps, JD JS-46 self propelled lawn mower; JD 518R rear tine roto tiller; JD pressure washer; Powerlease Honda 2600-W generator; Cambell Hausfeld upright air compressor; Jet drill press; Makita chop saw; Craftsman radial arm saw; hand tools JD 1/16 scale tractor & combine collection & much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for complete printable sale bill, photos & video. Join us on Facebook. (306)487-7815 or (306)421-2928 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a well kept farm equipment auction for the estate of Cliff Calcutt Fri., Apr. 20th, 2012 10:00am Lemberg, SK. Contact person Bev Calcutt (306)335-2860. Directions from Lemberg 10-kms S on #617 Grid & 1-km E. Live internet bidding at Bidspotter.com Vers 875 4WD tractor; JD 3155 FWA tractor w/260 FEL; IH 1466 2WD tractor; Cockshutt 1600 2WD DSL tractor; Minneapolis Moline Z tractor; Case 500 w/front mount post pounder; Case IH 2188 SP combine w/2485-hrs; 34-ft Bourgault 5710 air drill w/Bourgault 2155 air tank & new hoses; 25-ft Case IH 1020 flex straight cut header; 30-ft Case IH 1010 Rigid straight cut header; Westward 9000 SP swather & 25-ft Macdon 960 grain header w/1908-hrs; 1981 IH DSL tandem axle grain truck w/automatic trans; 1976 Ford F-750 tag axle grain truck; 30-ft Case IH 730 PT swather; Poly drum swath roller; Pattison 1,350-gal liquid fertilizer caddy w/Honda engine; 24-ft JD 230 tandem disc; Flexi Coil 70-ft tine harrows w/poly spray tank; 29-ft Cockshutt 248 cultivator; Morris 20-ft & 36-ft rod weeders; 2, 15-ft JD 1900 discers; Graham Hamey 12-ft cultivator; 3, Behlin 3,500-bu hopper bottom bins; 2, Bader 200-bu hopper bottom bins; Grain Vault 5,000-bu bin on steel floor; Trail Rite 800-bu hopper bottom bin; Edwards Guard 3 & 5-HP aeration fans Edward Grain Guard heaters; Denouden & Bader 3-HP aeration fans; Labtronics elevator type moisture tester; Brandt 10-60 swing auger; Sakundiak 8-47 auger w/20-HP Kohler; Wheatheart hyd bin sweeper; Sakundiak 7-40 auger; 2, Sakundiak 275-bu grain wagons; 2, 100-bu galvanized grain wagons; 2, 200-bu square grain bin hopper on legs; Clipper M 2B grain cleaner; Western Industries seed treater; 1991 Chev 1500 extended cab PU; 1991 Ford F-150 regular cab PU; 80-ft Flexicoil 65 PT field sprayer; Farm King 3-PTH finishing mower; Farm King 3-PTH snow blower; 100-gal slip tank w/electric pump; Vers 20-ft batt reel; Holdon 3-PTH; Polaris Trailboss 250 quad; Arctic Cat Pantera; scaffolding; Allied bale wagon; corral panels & bale feeders; 1956 IH S-120 truck for restoration; 1979 Ford F-250, not running; 1953 GMC 9500 2 Ton truck parts; 1979 Ford van parts; Ford Fairlane 500 parts car; Cockshutt 525 SP combine; Massey 10 square baler; 5 wheel hay rake; drill stem; angle iron; Honda 5-HP 2-in water pump; 20 Ton shop press; Smith Roles Welder; JD AC 165 space heater; Powermate 5000-W generator; Chicago drill press. Plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for complete printable sale bill, photos & video. Join us on Facebook. (306)487-7815 or (306)421-2928 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962 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.

Tim & Denise olson

Preeceville, SK • Friday, April 13, 2012 • 10 am

1993 JOHN DEERE 4760

1986 JOHN DEERE 7720

AUCTIoN LoCATIoN:

From Preeceville, SK go 12.9 km (8 miles) West, 6.4 km (4 miles) North, 1.6 km (1 mile) East, North side of road.

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES:

John Deere 4760 MFWD • John Deere 4450 2WD • John Deere 4240 2WD • John Deere 4020 2WD • John Deere 7720 Titan II • John Deere 566 Round Baler • Massey Ferguson 613 30 Ft Pull Type Swather • Chev C70 S/A Grain Truck • Ford F700 S/A Grain Truck • International S2500 S/A • Bergen 16 Ft T/A 5th Wheel • Blanchard 75 Bushel Tow-Between Air Tank • John Deere 750 15 Ft No Till Seed Drill • John Deere 1610 Deep Tillage Cultivator • Hi-Tech Computorsprayer 60 Ft Field Sprayer • 2006 John Deere 946 13 Ft Hydra Swing Disc Mower Conditioner • 2- Meridian GM4000 4000± Bushel 16 Ft x 3 Ring Hopper Bin • Brandt 845 8 In. x 45 Ft Grain Auger • Sakundiak HD10-1800 10 In. x 60 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger • Doepker 4 Cy Hydraulic Pull Scraper....and much more!

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Tim Olson: 306.547.2286 foR MoRE INfoRMATIoN: timolson@xplornet.ca

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Dan Steen: 306.361.6154 Toll Free: 1.800.491.4494

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Klatt farms

Lanigan, SK • Monday, april 9, 2012 • 10 am

2010 Case IH 485

2009 new Holland Cr9080

AUCTIoN LoCATIoN:

From lanIGan, sK, go 14 km (8.7 miles) east on Hwy 16 to esk turnoff, then go 11 km (6.8 miles) north, 1 km (0.6 miles) west, north side.

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES:

2010 Case IH 485 Quadtrac • Cat Challenger 85E Belted • John Deere 8400T Belted • Case 800 2WD • John Deere 9610 • 2009 New Holland CR9080 • Honey Bee 94C 36 Ft Draper • John Deere 930 Rigid 30 Ft • 2010 Westward M150 35 Ft Swather • Case W26 • Cat D8K • International TD9 • Komatsu PC300LC-3 • Eversman D7 5 Ft V Ditcher • Case 580B • USC 2000 12 In. x 24 Ft Conveyor • International 4300 Eagle T/A Sleeper Truck Tractor • 2005 Volvo T/A Sleeper Truck Tractor • Doepker 32 Ft Super B-Train • Doepker 28 Ft T/A • 20 Ft T/A End Dump • Doepker 32 Ft Super B Lead Grain Trailer • Mollenbeck 28 Ft T/A Grain Trailer • Car Mate 20 Ft T/A Enclosed Trailer • 2007 Load Max 34 Ft T/A Dually Gooseneck • 2010 PJ Trailers 22 Ft T/A • 10,000 Lb 4x4 Rough Terrain Forklift • 2006 Seedmaster 60 Ft Air Drill • International 620 14 Ft Press Drill • Bourgault FH546-52 46 Ft • 2011 Case IH 3330 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer • 2010 Unverferth 1015 Extreme 1000 Bushel Grain Cart...and much more!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: dean Klatt: 306.365.7408, foR MoRE INfoRMATIoN: Garry Klatt: 306.365.7734

ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – dan steen: 306.361.6154 Toll Free: 1.800.491.4494

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unadvertised items which results in a huge and interesting auction. Financing: We offer on the spot financing the day of the auction. Internet Bidding: This auction will feature live internet bidding. For live bidding the day of the auction, go to www.proxibid.com. Pre-registration is required prior to auction day. Internet bidding: This auction will feature live internet bidding. Go to www.proxibid.com. Note: Partial list, new consignment arriving daily

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COMBINES & HEADERS * 2001 JD 9650 combine, straddle duals, 2053 sep. hrs, loaded, shedded * 1998 JD 9610 combine, recently gone through by JD dealer, 2862 sep. hrs, clean, shedded * 1996 JD 9600 combine, 3300 sep., soy and edible beans or grain, highly maintained * 1995 JD 9600 combine, loaded, nice * 1981 JD 8820 combine, extensive maint., approx 4000 sep. hrs., clean, has pickup heads and straight heads * 1994 Case IH 1688 combine, approx. 3000 sep. hrs * 1991 Case IH 1680 combine, approx. 3500 sep. hrs, super clean & shedded * 1680 Case IH combine, long sieve, new engine at 2800, shows 4550 hrs * 1979 International 1480 combine, 6300 hrs, shedded, good, no beans * JD Model 96 pull type bean combine * 2000 JD 214 pickup head * JD 212 head, shedded * JD 212 head * 1998 JD Model 930 flex head with Crary air reel, shedded * 30’ JD 930 rigid head w/ finger reel *30’ JD 930R head, shedded, trailer * 930 JD flex head w/ air finger reel * JD 930 flex head, poly snouts, good * 930 Flex head * 30’ JD 930 head * JD 930 straight head * JD 924 flex head * 30’ JD 630 Hydra Flex head w/ finger reel, trailer * JD 843A all crop head * 22’ JD 222 straight head * JD 730 rigid head * 25’ Model 1020 flex head w/ finger reel * 30’ 1020 flex head, finger and bat * Case IH 1015 pickup head * 30’ Case IH 1010 rigid head w/ bat reel * 24’ 810 rigid * 20’ JD Model 220 header w/ pans * 20’ IHC 810 sunflower head * 30’ SSR Quick-Tach sunflower pans w/ trailer * 30’ SSR Quick Tach 9” sunflower pans, reel * (3) 20’ IHC 810 head w/ pans, reel, trailer * 4 wheel Parker header trailer, 30’ capacity * (6) 30’ header trailers, nice TRACTORS * 1992 Case IH 9270 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, new rods & mains at 5000 hrs, 8100 hrs, set up for universal auto steer, outstanding maint. program, bought new, 4 hyd. plus return * 2390 Case tractor, 3 pt., p.s., 8200 hrs * 1974 Case 1370 tractor, well maintained * IH 856 diesel tractor w/ IH loader & grapple * IHC 806 diesel tractor w/ loader * 8630 JD 4WD, 50 Series engine, quad range, 3 hyd., PTO, 14.9 46 tires (exc.) * JD 4250 MFD tractor, factory 3 pt., 540-1000 PTO, w/ JD 260 self leveling loader * JD 4650 2WD tractor, 3 pt., p.s., PTO, good * JD 4450 2WD tractor, factory 3 pt., lightly used, low hrs * 1966 JD 4020 tractor w/ loader, good, 7200 hrs * JD 4010 diesel tractor w/148 loader * JD 3010 gas tractor w/ Du-al 300 loader * 1977 8430 JD 4WD, 50 engine, PTO * 900 Versatile Series I, dependable tractor * 1981 Versatile 895 Series II 4WD tractor, 2000 hrs on engine * 800 Versatile Series II 4WD, tires good, highly maintained * 700 Versatile Series II tractor, 8350 hrs, decent tractor * 7020 Allis tractor, 3 pt., p.s., showing 4000 hrs * 1600 Oliver tractor, row crop, 3 pt., PTO * IHC M tractor * Minneapolis Moline U tractor * Allis Chalmers B w.f. tractor * (2) IHC B tractors w/ Woods mowers BOBCAT, & BACKHOE * 1985 Bobcat, 742 gas, dirt & grapple buckets, 4500 hrs. * 410 JD MFD Extendahoe backhoe w/ loader SEMI’S & TRAILERS * 2003 Kenworth semi, 435 Cummins * 2000 Kenworth W900L semi, 535 hp Cummins, fresh engine, sunroof, sleeper, 1,075,600 miles, grill guard, outstanding * 1998 Kenworth T2000 semi, C-12 Cat, 435 hp, 3909 engine hrs, 888,000 miles, very good truck * 1994 Peterbuilt day cab, Allison auto, 60 Series Detroit, 470 hp, highly maintained truck, 496,889 miles * 1998 Volvo semi, 470 hp, 60 Series Detroit, nice shape, 688,900 miles * 1998 Volvo semi tractor, 470 hp, 60 Series Detroit, new tires, good cond. 640,160 miles * 1996 IHC 9200 semi, M-11 Cummins * 1991 IHC 9300 semi tractor, day cab, 855 Cummins * 1986 IHC 2375 semi tractor, day cab, L10 Cummins * 1989 Freightliner semi tractor * 1986 Freightliner semi, 3406 Cat * 2006 40’ Mauer hopper trailer, low miles, excellent * 1991 34’ Midland hopper trailer, low miles, ag hoppers * 2007 42½’ Timpte alum. hopper trailer * 48’ Fruehauf flatbed semi trailer * 53’ De-Tach lowboy heavy equipment tri-axle semi trailer w/ self contained hydraulics * Hopper bottom pup trailer, long pole * Semi 24 bale hay trailerTRUCKS, GRAVITY WAGONS & GRAIN CART * 1982 GMC twin screw tandem truck, 3208 Cat * 1977 GMC C-65 lift tag grain truck, nice * 1968 GMC tandem truck * 1975 Chevy tag tandem grain truck, good box & hoist, swing out gate, 355, 5+2, roll tarp * 1975 Chevy C-65 tandem grain truck * 1974 Chevrolet tag tandem grain truck * 1972 Chevy C-60 tandem lift tag cab and chassis, nice * 1971 Chevy C-60 tandem grain truck, 366, 5+2 * 1974 IHC single axle truck, 15’ Frontier box, roll tarp, 32,500 actual miles * 1972 IHC 1800 tandem twin screw grain truck * 1971 Ford truck, 391 gas, 5+2, 19’ box & hoist, roll tarp, nice * 1984 IHC truck w/ flatbed, tank, 12V pump, pintle & goose, 466 diesel * 1992 800 bu. United Farm Tools conveyor cart, hyd. drive, double conveyors, roll tarp * Friesen Model 240 seed tender w/ cover * 225 bu. Parker gravity box, nice SWATHERS * 2003 Premier MacDon 30’ s.p. swather, Cummins diesel, MacDon 972 header w/ finger reel, auto header tilt, fore & aft, double knife drive, 516 cutting hrs, 800 eng. hrs, Serial #153264, outstanding cond., wired for JD universal auto steer * 25’ 1900 Premier swather w/ finger reel * (4) 25’ JD Model 590 pt swathers * 21’ JD 590 swather w/ finger reel * 30’ JD 590 swather w/ finger reel * 30’ 730 Case IH pt swather * 25’ Case IH swather * 21’ Case IH swather w/ finger * 21’ IHC pt swather * 25’ 8220 pt swather, finger reel * (4) 25’ MacDon swathers w/ finger reels * 18’ 400 Vers. swather w/ bat reel, transport AIR DRILLS, SEEDING & ROW CROP EQUIPMENT * 39’ Flexicoil 5000 air drill w/ 2320 tow between tank * JD 36’ 787 air seeder, 730 tool, tank shedded * JD 24’ 777 air seeder, low acres, exc. cond. * Great Plains 33’ air seeder hoe drill * 28’ IHC Model 150 hoe drills * 28’ Case IH Model 7200 hoe drills, always shedded * 20’ factory hyd. drill transport * 8 row x 30” IHC Model 800 cyclo planter, monitor equipped, sunflower & corn drums, exc. cond. * 40’ JD 780 air seeder converted to 30” row crop planter * JD 7000 8 row Max-emerge 3 pt. planter * IHC 900 8 row Early Riser planter * Dawn 8 row x 30” strip tiller, all coulters, no shanks, fully equipped w/ liquid fert. including 1100 gal. pull behind liquid tank, raven controls, exc. unit, super clean, low acres * 8 x 30 Pickett One Step w/ dividers, all updates * 8 row cult. TILLAGE * 40’ Case IH Model 4900 Vibratiller, Summers harrows, NH3 hitch * 42’ JD field cult w/ 3 bar Summers * 32’ JD field cultivator, 2 bar * 48’ WilRich 3400 cultivator, summers harrows * (2) 45’ & 41’ WilRich Model 2500 field cultivators, complete walking tandems, 3 bar WilRich harrows * 43’ WilRich field cult * 42’ WilRich field cultivator w/ harrows * 30’ WilRich field cult * 55’ JD 1050 field cultivator w/ Summers harrows * 45’ Saturn chisel w/ harrows * 40’ WilRich chisel, new NH3 knives * 39’ Frigstad chisel, walking tandems * 29’ Morris chisel, good * 22’ Melroe 502 chisel w/ NH3, harrows * 20’ IHC #55 chisel * 20’ IH 55 chisel w/ harrows * 30’ EZ-ON 1590 double off set disk * 21’ offset Hutchmaster disk * 20’ JD 220 tandem disk * 19’ White Model 253 tandem disk * 70’ Flexicoil 5 bar harrow * 60’ Summers harrow * (2) 54’ Herman harrows * 45’ Tormaster heavy packer * 10 x 18’s WilRich plow * (2) IHC plows, 11 bottom & 12 bottom * 6 bottom Melroe plow, newer * 6 x 16’s White plow * 5 bottom IHC plow * 5 x 16’s JD plow TERAGATOR, SPRAYERS, FERTILIZER & SPRAY TRAILERS * 80’ 1994 AgChem Model 1803 Terragator, 1800 gal. stainless liquid tank, flood nozzles, foam markers, radar, wired for JD universal auto steer * 80’ Commander 1200 Hardi high wheel sprayer, 1200 gal tank, rinse tank, chemical mix tank, exc. cond. * 100’ Summers Super Sprayer, 1000 gal * 100’ Summers sprayer w/ auto rate * 80’ Summers trailer type sprayer * 56’ Model 210 Melroe spray coupe, Ford Industrial 995 engine, factory cab, 130 gal. poly tank, low hours * 90’ Horvick sprayer, Hardi booms, nicely equipped * 96’ Hardi HC950 sprayer * 96’ Flexicoil sprayer, nice condition * 65’ Flexicoil sprayer * 50’ Hardi slide in pickup sprayer, complete * (2) 42’ DMI NH3 applicator * 41’ DMI NH3 applicator, new Summers harrows * 40’ DMI NH3 applicator * Wilmar 500 twin fertilizer spreader * Wilmar 8 ton spreader * Demco tractor mount fertilizer tank, complete * 48’ Dorsey reefer trailer w/ tanks, mixing cones, complete * 40’ semi van trailer fully equipped for spraying EAGLE DITCHER & SCRAPERS * 2010 pull type Eagle Ditcher, Model 4A, hyd. left & right discharge, like new cond. * Kirchmer V ditcher * Very heavy duty 10 yd hyd. scraper * 8 yd. Ashland scraper * Ashland 4.5 yd hyd. scraper * 11 yd Ashland push off scraper VEHICLES, SERVICE PICKUP & RECREATIONAL * 1965 Ford 1 ton dually * 1998 Chevy ½ ton 4WD service pickup, fully equipped including boss plow * 20’ Prowler camper, older, decent * 2000 Arctic Cat 500 4WD 4 wheeler, shedded * 2 seat go cart, gasGRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT * 10” x 71’ PTO Westfield grain auger w/ mechanical drive hopper * (2) 7”x 31’ Westfield grain augers, elec. * 7” x 45’ Sakundiak auger w/ Honda * 7” x 46’ Vers. grain auger w/ Briggs * 8” x 50’ Cenex PTO auger * 851 Farm King PTO auger * 860 Cenex PTO auger * 8” x 41’ Mayrath w/ 220 * Many large good grain augers * Several smaller augers, 220 elec * 8”x 60’ swing away auger * (2) large swing away augers * 8” Jump auger w/ 220 elec. * REM 1026B grain vac, nice * Rem 1026 grain vac * 552 REM grain vac * 13 x 35 Batco conveyor, 220 * 5 tube Kwik Kleen 220 elec. * (2) Hyd. drill fills GRAIN DRYERS & HOPPER BINS * Drymor Bluebird continuous flow grain dryer, auto batch, 650 bph@20 moist., nice dryer * (2) 450 bushel PTO grain dryers * (2) 300 bu. hopper bins HAYING, LIVESTOCK & FORAGE EQUIPMENT * 2004 JD 567 round baler, nice * (2) JD 535 round balers, good * (2) 510 JD round balers * 605 G Vermeer baler * Gehl Model 1500 baler * New Idea 4865 round baler * 2003 Case IH RBX562 round baler * New Holland square baler * 12’ JD #670 side delivery rake, new teeth * 9 wheel hay rake * (2) Heavy duty bale trailers * Kingsman bale mover, 7 bale, nice * JD 3960 chopper w/ heads * (2) JD 3800 choppers, one corn head, one hay head * NH 1475 hay conditioner * Gehl grinder mixer * 888 Wetmore grinder mixer * Henke PTO feed roller mill on trailer * Gehl feeder wagon * 24’ Alloway 3 pt PTO stalk chopper * Richardton dump wagon * Hyd. dump wagon * Du-al hyd. dump wagon * Gehl MS142 manure spreader * IHC 595 manure spreader * Blazer manure spreader * (4) 16’ Verns steel feed bunks * (2) 16’ Verns feed bunks, 11” deep * 150 bu. Verns creep feeder * (2) Verns calf creep feeder * (8) 5’ x 9’ cattle panels * 2W calfing pen w/ head gate & split squeeze gate * Cow Country calf table branding chute * 10’ crowding tub, like new * Filson squeeze chute w/ auto head gate * Real Industries tub and alley, near new * Real Industries portable loading chute, like new * Several cattle gates * 30+ cattle panels OTHER EQUIPMENT * 45’ Riteway land roller, nice * 2007 20’ Woods batwing mower, nicely equipped * 7’ JD #37 trailing mower * 5’ JD 506 brush mower * 7’ Kutter King rotary mower, nice * 6’ JD PTO rotary mower * 5’ JD Model 506 PTO rotary 3 pt. mower * 9’ IHC sickle mower * (3) pt finishing mowers w/ Briggs * 3 pt. Farm King finishing mower * 10’ Canola roller * (2) 8’ Canola rollers, metal drums * 8’ poly canola roller * 6’ canola roller * Degelman reel type rock picker * Crown fork type rock picker * JD 4 wheel wagon running gear * Tandem car trailer * Truck box 16’ trailer, steel box MISC. ITEMS * 8’ flatbed headache rack * Hyd. log splitter * 7000 watt diesel generator, nearly new (2 hrs.) * Brand new Honda gas powered air compressor * (2) 1600 gal. poly tanks * 1000 gal round poly tank * 1500 round poly tank, water only * Norco 2650 gal. poly water tank * (3) 1500 gal. poly water tanks * 560 gal skid tank, pump * 32 pieces of 13’ guard rail * 3 pt. quick hitch for Cat 3 * Buehler pallet forks * 1973 Chevy C-65 truck parts only * (4) 380/90/46 tractor tires on rims, exc. * 10 hole JD rim, fits 8630 plus others * (2) new 18.4 38’s, 1370 Case rims * (8) 24.5 truck tires on rims * Large snow push bucker for skid steer * 220 gal. factory used oil tank * Buzz saw * Antique gas pump * 10”& 12” aeration tubes, fans * 25-30 aeration tubes w/ fittings * Brute cushion bumper hitch * John Blue nitrolator complete w/ manifolds * Fiberglass topper for full size pickup * Set of Haukaas markers for 45’ * P. t. 2 wheel car dolly

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TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS 2010 JD 9630T, deluxe cab, comfort pkg., AutoTrac ready, Cat 5 wide swing drawbar, 36" Durabilt 5500 tracks, Extremity warning lamps, dual beam radar, Premier lighting pkg., Field Vision Xenon HID lights rear, leather trim, AM/ FM/WB/CD, instructional seat, antenna F/ business band, front support w/26 weights, 1,120 hrs., basic warranty 04/20/2012 1997 Caterpillar 85D, 370 hp, Accutrak auto steer system, new 30" tracks at 6,683 hrs., 6,774 total hrs., main bearings gone through 2007 Case-IH STX480, 4 hyd., engine mud screens, large hyd. pump, 710/70R42 tires, 60%, 6,792 hrs. 2006 Case-IH STX530, 16 spd. powershift, 4 hyd., deluxe cab, AutoTrac, Goodyear 520/46R2 triples, 1,260 hrs, ag use only 1988 Case-IH 9180, powershift, 3 hyd., return flow, Firestone 24.5-32 tires, 1,000 hrs. on rods & mains, receipt & service history available, sandblasted & repainted, 7,146 hrs. 1983 JD 8450, 4 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, PTO, 18.4-38 radials, 50%, second owner, new head gasket, water pump, front cover gasket, & rebuilt injection in 2011, 8,925 hrs. 1979 JD 8640, quad range, 3 hyd., no 3 pt. or PTO, 23.1-34 duals, 5,420 hrs. on new 50 Series engine purchased new 1982 Versatile 555, Cummins 555, 15 spd. standard, 4 hyd., PTO, 18.4-38 duals, shows 7,721 hrs., overhauled at 4,900 hrs. 1976 Versatile 900 Series II, 3 hyd. with splitter, 4,609 hrs. Versatile 875 Series III, candy stripe, CAH, 4 hyd., one owner, 20.8-38 duals, shows 4,551 hrs. on replacement meter, recently rebuilt engine, steering hinge pins and planetaries turned Versatile 750 Series II, 4WD, CAH, 3 hyd., 18.4-38 duals, new batteries, shows 4,053hrs., $9,000 in recent work orders 2WD TRACTORS 1978 JD 4840, powershift, 8 spd., 50 Series, 3 hyd., 3 pt., PTO, quick hitch, new console, 14.9R46 duals, 14L-16 fronts JD 4450 powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., PTO w/ Farmhand 1140 loader, bucket, grapple, 18.4-42 tires JD 4440 quad range, 2WD, 3 pt., PTO, front mount fuel tank, 1 owner, never had loader 1939 JD H, 2WD, model with 2 gauges on dash, newer 9-32R-1 tires JD M, wide front, 3 pt., PTO 1954 Case D, wide front, gas, 4 spd., HiLo, 3 pt., 540 PTO, w/Erskine snowblower IHC Farmall M, wide front, loader, with new radiator in box LOADERS Eze-On 2196 front mount loader, grapple, bucket, JD 30, 40, 50, 55 Series mounts for MFD Farmhand F11 loader, bucket, grapple, JD 4020 mounts IHC Super Six hyd. loader w/trip bucket, off Farmall M JD hay fork attachment off JD 48 loader New Idea loader, no mounts COMBINES 1991 Case-IH 1660, 8.3 Cummins, specialty rotor, HHC, RS, air foil sieve, rock trap, chopper, Kirby chaff spreader, bin ext., grain scan monitor, 3rd lift cylinder, 2 seasons on rebuilt finals, new bearings & shaft on reverser, 24.5-32 tires, 4,114 hrs. 1990 JD 9600, DAM, DAS, AgLeader Y&M, chaff spreader, bin ext., 800/65R32 singles, 14.9-24

COMBINES CONTINUED rears, 4,591 sep. hrs., 6,564 engine hrs., 100 acres on new rasp bars MF 850, hydrostatic, Perkins diesel, AHH, straw chopper, 23.1-30 drive tires, 14.9-26 lug steering tires, shows 2,525 hrs. HEADS 2010 JD 640D draper head, 40', AHH, fore/aft, finger reel, stubble lights, 70 Series hookups 2008 Geringhoff RD chopping corn head, 16x20", AHH, JD 70 Series adapter 2007 Clark 1622 corn head, poly snouts, 60 & 70 Series mounts, approx. 4,500 total acres JD 843 corn head, 8x38", (2) 444 professionally combined, steel snouts, 50 Series hookups JD corn head, 8x30", poly snouts MF 1163 corn head, 6x30" IHC 844 corn head, 4x36" JD 925F flex head, fore/aft, pickup reel, poly dividers MF 1859 flex head, 20', AHH, poly skids, converted to hyd. driven reel Melroe 378 Model 812-13 pickup head MF 9006 pickup head, Melroe 388 7 belt pickup, adapts to 1990-2012 MF combines, with transport trailer JD 925R rigid head, bat reel MF 9018 rigid head, 18', aluminum reel w/poly fingers JD 224 bean head conversion, screened bottom, 22' Sund pickup, 9600 hookups SWATHERS Canadian Co-Operative 501 SP swather, 30', fold up 2 wings, one of a kind Versatile 400 self-propelled swather,18', Ford 6 cyl., w/transport GRAIN CARTS Ficklin CA9600 grain cart, 550 bu., 1000 PTO, adjustable width axle, 14" corner unload auger, roll tarp Parker 675 grain cart, corner auger, 1000 PTO, roll tarp, 24.5-32 tires AIR DRILLS Case/Concord 4012 air drill, 2000 tow-behind tank, diesel motor, Haukaas markers, harrow, $8,000 in Dutch openers, cart stored inside, hyd. rear winch, (2) pallets of extra parts 2000 Case-IH/Concord 4010 air drill, 40', 10" spacing, edge-on shanks, 3-bar harrow, markers, full run monitor, w/230 bu. 2300 tank, hyd. fan, high capacity meters, rice tires, track harrows, 8" fill auger, all purchased new in 2001, 20,219 total acres, field ready Concord 4010 air drill, 40', 10" spacing, edge-on shanks, disc levelers, Haukaas markers, low disturbance sweeps, 2000 Concord 200 bu. twin compartment commodity cart, auger drill fill, hyd. fan 1998 JD 1850/1900 no till air drill, 30', 10" spacing, carbide rock shafts, single shoot air pkg. tow-behind, less blockage detection markers, w/195 bu. tow-behind commodity cart, air system, 4 primary cart air pkg., GreenStar brown box & wiring harness for JD 4WD, auger w/brush flighting, 16" disc openers, seed boots should be replaced in 1,500-2,000 acres, S/NH01850X67, S/NH01900H675286 1997 Great Plains 3020 drills, 30', 10" spacing, 2 section fold, markers, V-type closing wheels, minimum till down pressure springs JD 9350, three 10's, black press wheels, dry fertilizer, disc scraper, Erskine track buster, drive on transport JD 9300, two 10's, rubber press wheels, grass Seeders

AIR DRILLS CONTINUED Tye 2020 drills, 20', 3 pt., no till, 13.5" openers, 16" coulters, markers, v-type closing wheels w/ coulter cart JD 777 air cart PLANTERS 1990 Deutz Allis 385FF Quadra-Disc row crop planter, 12x30", 3.3 bu. hoppers, end transport for narrow fold, Model 300 monitor, remote blower control switch, new fan motor installed in 2011, 5 sets of plates: Navy-soybean 70501252, pinto bean 71507143, small round & flat corn 70587485, medium round & flat 70585807, small medium round & flat corn or sunflower 71501872, clean planter, stored inside, used in 2011 JD 7300 corn planter, 12x30", 3 pt., radial beam meters, JD monitor, 1.6 bu. poly hoppers, corn finger feeders, manual, 7:60-5SL tires JD 7000, 8x38", Dickey John monitor, corn/bean plates, 1.6 bu. boxes, markers JD 7000, 4x38", markers, dry fertilizer, insecticide boxes International McCormick 456 pull-type corn planter, 4x30", Gandy insecticide/fertilizer, markers, extra plates, shedded, used last year JD 71 flex planter, 2x30", bean, corn & sunflower plates, set of sugarbeet bottoms, used for test plots & wildlife food plots TILLAGE EQUIPMENT JD 960 field cultivator, 36-1/2', tandems across, single point depth control, Herman 3-bar harrow, nitro set up, sprayer set up for chemical JD 1010 field cultivator, 42', walking tandems around, 3-bar harrow Wil-Rich field cultivator, 46', walking tandems, double-fold, knock-off shovels, 3-bar harrow Wil-Rich 2500 field cultivator, 28-1/2', 4-bar harrow, tandems on wings & main Flexi-Coil 800 field cultivator, 40', 9" spacing, 4-bar harrow, 300 acres on new shovels Ber-Vac 615 cultivator, 34', walking tandems on main frame IHC 800 high clearance hinge plow, 9x18", ripple coulters, 500 acres on all wear parts, field ready ROW CROP & BEAN EQUIPMENT 2000 Yetter 44 rotary hoe, 24x22", 3 pt., flat-fold, gauge wheels, used on sugar beet ground only Yetter 3530 rotary hoe, 30', flat-fold Glencoe cultivator, 12 row, S-tines JD 85 cultivator, 12x30" Pickett 11G8-A One Step, 8x30", rock shanks, 1-1/4" rod, end delivery UFT H830-IGW bean knifer, 8 row, offset spring loaded knives HEAVY EQUIPMENT 1995 Kobelco TLK 965 backhoe, 4x4, cab, heat, crab or articulate steer, 4-in-1 material bucket, extend-a-hoe, quick hitch hoe bucket, 16.9-24 tires, all elec. over hyd. re-plumbed in 2012, receipts available, 4,768 hrs. 1993 Dynahoe 490K wheel loader/backhoe, CAH, 4x4, JD 121 hp diesel, 4 spd. shuttle shift, front and rear aux. hyd., rear 30" 4-in-1 bucket, 1.75 yd. front bucket, 19' dig depth, shows 2,781 hrs. NH 655E backhoe, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, CAH, 7-1/2' front bucket, 24" backhoe bucket w/frost teeth, 16.9-28 rear tires, 14-17.5 front tires at 95%, shows 3,780 hrs. 1997 JD 650G crawler/dozer, LGP, 4 spd. PS, 99 hp, 6-way blade 10', 20,000 lb. 1984 Caterpillar D4E crawler/dozer, powershift, 4 cyl. diesel, 18" pads, 6-way blade, new motor at 1,500 hrs., new rails & sprockets at 2,800hrs.

TRENCHING/BORING EQUIPMENT 2011 Ditch Witch FX30 vacuum excavator, Kubota diesel, 500 gal. holding tank, 200 gal. fresh water tank, shows 258 hrs. Ditch Witch 8020 with H850 combo, JD diesel, 6' blade, front backhoe, 4x4, 38x8x20 tires, shows 1,719 hrs., S/N5S0381 Ditch Witch JT920L boring machine, diesel engine, 6", 8", & 12" back reamers, pilot bit, beacon, 750 tracker & 750D display, MM5 mud mixer, 325 gal. poly tank, sells w/Redi-Haul 12,000 lb. trailer, shows 1,274 hrs. Ditch Witch 400SX vibratory plow, 26x12 tires, shows 710 hrs. Ryan cable plow, hyd. lift, newer cylinders, 9:00-16 tires Jesco LWB-6B pull-type or 3 pt. large farm drainage plow, replaceable 6" boot and shear, twin hyd. cyl., 5' TRUCKS 1998 Volvo, integral sleeper, N14 Cummins, 500 hp, Eaton Fuller 13 spd., air ride seat, new injectors, new steering sector, good brakes, new trans. in 2011, 11R-22.5 tires on all aluminum, shows 235,776 miles 1996 Freightliner FLD120, 60 Series Detroit, 400 hp, 9 spd., 12,000 lb. fronts, 40,000 lb. rears, PTO, National crane, 21' 3" reach, 5,750 lifting capacity, outriggers, 11R22.5 tires, shows 469,982 miles 1995 Ford 8000 tandem axle dump truck, 8.3L Cummins, 275 hp, Eaton RT 7068LL, air trip tailgate, 11R22.5 tires, 284,614 miles, 11,370 hrs., new turbo at 9,081 hrs., rebuilt pump and injectors at 10,328 hrs., remanuf. trans.& new clutch at 10,608 hrs., box floor relined, full history report 1968 Ford 700, 361 V8, 5&2, 14' steel box, hoist, wood floor, roll tarp, 9:00-20 tires, 68,436 miles PICKUPS 2006, 2005 & 2003 Chevrolet 3500 one ton dually, ext. cab, Duramax diesel, Allison automatic, 4WD, 8' aluminum flatbed w/side boxes, hide-a-way 5th wheel ball, A/C, tilt, cruise, pw, pl, cd player, shows 110,400,126,678, & 153,763 miles 2005 Chevrolet 2500, 3/4 ton, ext. cab, Duramax diesel, 6 spd. manual, 4WD, 8' box, A/C, tilt, pw, pl, cd player, cross mount tool box, 265/75R16 tires, shows 200,919 miles 2004 Dodge 3500 dually, quad cab, 5.9 Cummins, 6 spd., 4WD, new rear parking & disc brakes and calipers, one new rotor, new front drive shaft, tie rod ends & alignment, 167,000 miles 1999 Ford F550 XLT dually, 7.3 Powerstroke turbo diesel, automatic, 12'x8' flatbed, 225/70R19.5 tires 1996 Chevrolet Silverado one ton, reg. cab, 350 gas, automatic, 4WD, service box, shows 255,497 miles 1989 GMC Sierra SLE 1 ton dually, ext. cab, 7.4 V8, 4 spd, 4WD, 9'x8' service body, 225/75R16 tires, shows 240,946 miles 1985 Dodge D100 Ram, 1/2 ton, 318 gas, automatic, good tires & interior, original paint, 55,000 actual miles TRAILERS 1992 Wilson convertible hopper bottom, 48'x102"x96", new trap assembly in Jan 2012, newer roll tarp, newer brakes 1984 Wilson hopper bottom trailer, 42', aluminum, spring ride, 2 spd. traps, roll tarp Redi Haul pup trailer, tandem spread axle, center dump, roll tarp 1984 Schien end dump trailer, 39', frameless, spring ride, grain door, roll tarp

TRAILERS CONTINUED 1984 Wilson cattle pot, 48', spring ride, full nose decking, divider doors up and down Felling 50 drop deck tri-axle trailer, 50'x102", dove tail, folding ramps 1995 Trail King RGN mechanical detach, 48', 29' 6" well, front/rear decks, air ride, gauge & dump valve, front ramps, tool box on neck, aluminum slide outs to 13' 6" wide, empty weight 16,950 lbs., 80% brakes, 255/75R22.5 tires on all aluminum, 80% virgin rubber, DOT'd, repainted March 2010 2005 Loadmaster gooseneck trailer, 32', tandem 10,000 lb. axles, dove tail, folding ramps 2002 Load Trail gooseneck trailer, 32', tandem 10,000 lb. axles, dove tail, folding ramps, electric brakes Roadboss tandem axle trailer, 22', 6,000 lb. axles, dove tail, folding ramps Harvest Land double header trailer, tandem axle, set up for JD or MacDon 30'-40' heads, hyd. fold, air brakes, spring ride, pintle hitch Trailmobile insulated dry van, aluminum floor, slider, set up with poly tanks SPRAYERS 2007 JD 4720 self-propelled sprayer, 90' booms, 20" spacing, 5-way nozzles, high flow pump, SS chemical inductor, AutoTrac, 2600 screen, SwathPro, radar, fenders, wheel motor shields, traction control, auto air level, boom return height, hyd. tread adj., 380/90 tires, 1,910 hrs., new factory engine at 1,600 hrs. 1999 JD 4700 self-propelled sprayer, 80-90' booms, SS 750 gal. tank, triple nozzle, wheel motor shields, power tread adj., SprayStar control, 5-section boom control, wired for Universal Autosteer & SwathPro, 385/85R34 tires, approx. 2,700 hrs. Marflex sprayer, 2 pt., 90' booms, hyd. pump, controls, with an extra set of new hyd. booms 2001 Spray Air 3200 broadcast sprayer, 90' twin booms, 10" spacing, 800 gal. tank, 1000 PTO, foam marker, 65 gal. rinse tank, 15 gal. mix cone, Raven 440 controls Blumhardt Trail Master sprayer, 1,000 gal. poly tank, rinse tank Fast 743P sprayer, 80', 3 pt., 8' break-a-way tips, TeeJet 3 position nozzle assemblies, no nozzles, sells with choice of JD Swath Controller or Raven 460 Flexi-Coil 65 sprayer, 80' booms, 20" spacing, 3-way nozzles TERRAGATORS 1996 Ag Chem 1803 Terragator, 3208 Cat, 18 spd., torque boost, 8 ton dry bulk hopper, 70' booms, Dickey John monitors, DJ100 controller, light bar, foam markers, 66x43-25 tires 1991 Ag Chem 1803 Terragator, 8.3L Cummins, 18 spd., 8 ton stainless steel box, 70' boom, tarp, foam markers, Dickey John monitor, updated A/C, 66-43.00-25 tires, 2,961 hrs., 43,129 miles BALERS,OTHER HAY, FORAGE, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, SEED TENDERS, & MANY OTHER ITEMS

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AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

FOR SALE: 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL120, Detroit motor, 13-SPD trans, good rubber, will safety. Orcattle in trade. Bob Robinson (204)246-2135, Darlingford.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING: Large Flat Bottom Bins & Hoppers. Also Buying & Selling used bins. Phone: (204)362-7103. Email: binmovers@hotmail.com

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Wanted

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

BUGGY’S, DEMOCRATS AND CUTTERS for sale, refurbished, large display, wagons, totally restored and upholstered; also saddles, harness and tack. (204)857-4932, Portage La Prairie, MB

FOR SALE: NEW SQ12D & SQ16A superb grain dryers, last years pricing; 1 used farm fan, AF270. Call Valley Agro (204)746-6783.

TRACTORS FOR PARTS: IHC 1486, 1086, 886, 1066, 966, 1256, 656, 844, 806, 706, 660, 650, 560, 460, 624, 606, 504, 434, 340, 240-4, W9, WD6, W6, W4, H, 340, B-414; 275 CASE 4890, 4690, 2394, 2390, 2290, 2090, 2470, 1370, 1270, 1175, 1070, 970, 870, 1030, 930, 830, 730, 900, 800, 700, 600, 400, DC4, SC; MF 2745, 1155, 1135, 1105, 1100, 2675, 1500, 1085, 1080, 65, Super 90, 88, 202, 44, 30; JD 6400, 3140, 5020, 4020, 4010, 3020, 3010, 710; Cockshutt 1900, 1855, 1850, 1800, 1655, 1650, 560, 80, 40, 30; White 4-150, 2-105; Allis Chalmers 7045, 7040, 190XT, 190, 170, WF; Deutz DX130, DX 85, 100-06, 90-06, 80-05; Volvo 800, 650; Universal 651, 640; Ford 7600, 6000, 5000, Super Major, Major; Belarus 5170, 952, 825, 425; MM 602, U, M5; Versatile 700, 555, 145, 118; Steiger 210 Wildcat; Hesston 780. Also have parts for combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, press drills and other misc. machinery. Buying machinery, working or not. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728

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.

BEEKEEPING MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a large farm equipment auction for Ken & Gloria Vogel (306)842-5684 Thurs., Apr 12, 2012 10:00am Directions from Weyburn, SK from junction of Hwy 13 & Hwy 39 go 9.5-mi W on Hwy 13 & 1-mi S. Live internet bidding at Bidspotter.com 2008 Vers Buhler 2375 4WD tractor w/520-hrs; NH 9280 4WD tractor w/2,750-hrs; 2009 NH T6070 FWA tractor w/Ezee On 2105 FEL & 780-hrs; 2009 NH T6070 FWA tractor w/780-hrs; 2009 NH T6050 FWA tractor w/585-hrs; 2009 NH TV6070 Bi-Directional tractor w/PTO & 3-PTH on both ends & long reach 7614 FEL; 2009 NH TT60A FWA utility tractor w/3-PTH & only 255-hrs; AC 5020 DSL 2WD utility tractor w/3-PTH; MF 202 2WD tractor w/trencher attachment; 2006 NH CR 960 combine w/595 sep hrs & fully loaded; 39-ft 2006 NH 94C straight cut header; 2005 Prairie Star 4940 SP swather w/972 MacDon 30-ft harvest header; Prairie Star 36-ft PT swather w/split bat reel; 3, 2009 NH BR 7090 round balers w/Xtra Sweep PU; 2007 NH 1475 HS series 18-ft haybine w/upgraded PTO shaft; 2007 NH 18 HS series 18-ft haybine header w/Bi-directional adapter; 14 bale Buhler Inland Hayliner 2500 round bale picker; 2008 Spray Air Trident 3600 Series PT suspended boom high clearance sprayer w/132-ft boom & 1,350-gal tank; Patriot XL SP high clearance sprayer w/75-ft boom & Outback GPS; 60-ft Melroe 230 spra coupe; 60-ft PT Jetstream Computer sprayer; EZ guide 250 Auto Steer GPS; 56-ft Ezee On 7500 Air Drill w/Ezee On 3000 air tank w/10-ft spacing double shoot & Dutch side band openers; 40-ft Ezee On air seeder & Ezee On 3175 air tank; 32-ft Ezee On 3590 tandem offset disc; 2006 Dodge 4WD 5.9 Cummins DSL 3500 1 Ton regular cab dually w/70,900-kms; 1996 Dodge 2500 SLT 3/4 Ton DSL extended cab; 1994 Dodge 4WD 1 Ton flat deck dually DSL w/5-SPD manual; 1998 Mack CH-613 Maxi Cruise tandem axle hiway tractor w/day cab & Mack 380 engine; 1994 Mack CH-13 tandem axle hiway tractor w/day cab & 350 Mack engine; 2, 1975 Mack R600 tandem axle grain trucks w/Mack 237 engines & 6-SPD trans; 44-ft 2007 Neville Built 2 compartment tri axle grain trailer; 46-ft 1995 Lode King tri axle grain trailer w/3 compartments; 53-ft 1998 Lode King drop deck tandem axle trailer w/bale extensions; 52-ft 1987 Great Dane high boy tandem axle trailer w/bale racks; 53ft 1989 Freuhauf Hiboy tandem axle trailer w/bale extensions; semi van trailer for storage; 36-ft 2008 Load Max gooseneck flatdeck trailer w/tandem duals & beaver tail ramps; 36-ft 2000 Bergen gooseneck flatdeck trailer w/triple axles & beaver tail; 2005 Fast Toys for Boys bumper hitch flatdeck trailer w/7,000-lbs axles; heavy duty shopbuilt combine trailer; home built combine trailer; 40-ft Ezee On DT cultivator w/single shoot air kit & tine harrows; 60-ft Highline Stubble Buster heavy harrow w/3255 Valmar; 70-ft Summers tine harrow packer draw bar w/heavy packers; 53-ft Friggstad 420 cultivator & Ezee On 180 air tank w/9-in spacing & single shoot; 53-ft Friggstad 420 cultivator w/tine harrows; 47-ft Friggstad C5-43 DT cultivator; 48-ft Bourgault 546 cultivator w/tine harrows; Tebben Mfg. 5 shank subsoiler; Noble Blade 1 shank cultivator; 36-ft IH 620 Press drills w/factory transport; 40-ft Agri Tech 4200 land roller; Bergen rock digger; Haybuster Rock Eze H 106 rock picker; Rockomatic 546 high dump rock picker; Schulte 3-PTH 8-ft snowblower; Husqvarna 19-HP zero turn lawn mower; Friggstad 12-ft land leveller; Chem Handler 1; Tuthill chemical transfer pump; Friesen 45 & 60 Yon hopper bottom bins; Behlin 2,500-bu. hopper bottom bin; Behlin 1,600-bu hopper bottom bin; Westeel 1,650-bu hopper bottom bin; Westeel 3,300-bu bin on new wood floor; Butler 2,800-bu bin on new wood floor; Brandt 4000 grain vac; Buhler Farm King 10-60 swing auger; Westfield 7-46 auger w/Kawasaki engine; Z Vac grain vac; Vers 8-40 auger; Westfield 7-31 auger w/Honda 13-HP engine; Sakundiak 7-33 auger w/5HP electric motor; Westfield 8-33 auger w/bin sweep; Johnson transfer auger 80, 100 & 150-bu grain augers; Lincoln 200A welder w/Wisconscin engine; Miller welder generator; quantity of new 12in aeration fans & tubes. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill, videos & photos. Join us on Facebook! (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

BEEKEEPING Honey Bees STRONG, SINGLE HIVES OR nucs for sale. Call Andy Loewen (204)326-1500 or (204)392-3223.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Handling

BEEKEEPING Bee Equipment

WALINGA GRAIN VACS

For Sale: 1- 4 Frame Extractor, 110 Volt motor driven, mounted on wood; 32 supers, fresh o/s white paint, no wax frames (clean) base; 8 Queen excluders, 10-lbs new plain wax, frame wire; 1 smoker, good condition. Call Bill (204)888-9240.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

WINTER BLOWOUT!!

FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS

75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & siding. 16 colours to choose from. B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2 Multi-coloured millends.........49¢/ft.

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 BEAT THE PRICE INCREASES CALL NOW

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD. ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303 BUILDINGS 10X22 OFFICE BUILDING on skids, fully insulated wired & 2 electric heaters, laminate flooring, 2x6 roof & floor, 2x4 walls, two 36x36-in sliders, outswing door. (306)524-4636, (306)528-7588

AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts REMANUFACTURED DSL ENGINES: GM 6.5L $4,750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L $4950 installed; GM Duramax; new 6.5L engines $6500; 12/24V 5.9L Cummins; other new/used & reman. engines available. Thickett Engine Rebuilding, 204-532-2187, Binscarth. 8:00am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri. USED MIDLAND GRAIN TRUCK box. 18-ft x 8.5-ft, steel floor, reinforced base, one side dented. $1,500 OBO. Phone:(204)326-7879.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks 1984 TOYOTA (204)425-3016.

DIESEL

$1450.

Phone:

1989 FREIGHTLINER 425 CAT engine, 15-SPD trans, 11R24.5 tires 10% worn, 22-ft. cancade box like new, electric & hyd w/2 controls, bought 1997 always shedded, asking $35,000. (204)353-2499. 2004 T800 AS NEW, 60,000-km c/w Doepker Super Bees; 1993 GMC Top Kick tandem, new box & hoist; 100kW Gen Set c/w JD DSL motor, as new 1,000-hrs. (204)665-2360. 2005 FORD F350 XL Superduty, 6L Diesel, Automatic, A/C, dually, 11-ft steel flatdeck, 88,000-kms, excellent condition, new MB safety, $11,900. Phone:(204)999-6581.

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

CONTRACTING CONTRACTING Custom Work GILBRAITH FARM SERVICES is now taking bookings for manure spreading. 4 Vertical Beater spreaders & high hoe loading. Also call us with your acre #’s for the custom silage season! Phone:(204)379-2843 or (204)745-0092. St Claude. SUPER CARBIDE PRODUCTS AT VW Mfg. Many products in stock! VW Mfg, Dunmore, AB, See our website: www.vwmfg.com or call (403)528-3350.

Walinga agri-Vac! Fergus, On: (519) 787-8227 carman, MB: (204) 745-2951 Davidson, SK: (306) 567-3031 FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Baling CASE-IH 8575 LARGE SQUARE Baler, GC; Inland 4000 square bale picker, GC; 2004 1475 NH haybine, VGC. Phone:(204)467-5984 leave msg, Stonewall.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Various

1981 CASE W20B WHEEL loader, well maintained, $23,500. www.waltersequipment.com (204)525-4521.

FOR SALE: JD 567 round baler, 2002 model, in good condition. Phone (204)526-2029.

BUILDINGS

2008 MF 12-FT. DISC mower conditioner, VGC, $13,900; 4, 25-ft. heavy panels, $325; 3, 25-ft. wind breaks, $425; 2 Solar fencers, $125 each. (204)325-8691, (204)325-2820.

REBUILT CONCAVES Rebuild combine table augers, Rebuild hyd. cyls, Roller mills regrooved, MFWD housings rebuilt, Steel & aluminum welding, Machine Shop Service, Line boreing & welding. Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB. (204)966-3221, Fax (204)966-3248. SELF-LOADING SILAGE WAGON 30-CU meters, 2-in rotary chopper, good working order, $19,500. 2010 MF 10 wheel V-right, only done 500-ac, $4,500. Phone:(204)373-2162.

Combines FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH 2008 5710 BOURGAULT AIRDRILL, updated to 5810, comes w/6550 Bourgault tank, done very little acres, Best Offer. (204)352-4037, evenings.

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FOR SALE: HYSTER 50 forklift, model H50XM, serial #H177B11943W, 5,000-lb. capacity w/CASCADE Double-Stacker attachment, 28x9x15-inch front tires, engine & trans good, needs differential work (crown-pinion etc.) Propane fueled. Phone:(204)745-7445. LOOKING FOR 15 OR 16-ft gravel box w/hoist & wet kit to fit Eaton trans. Phone:(204)524-2476 ask for David. WRECKING 1968 D7E CRAWLER serial #48A10609 tilt, scraper winch; 1982 Ford L9000 tandem tractor, safetied, wet kit, heavy duty hitch, Michelin tires, $8,000. (204)326-3109.

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2004 CHALLENGER SP 80, 25-ft, 850-hrs, shedded, Hesston series, excellent condition, $52,000. Phone: (204)825-2544 or (204)825-0109, Pilot Mound.

5114 NEW IDEA HAYBINE 14-ft knife, new knife & guards, field ready $5850. Phone:(204)425-3016.

CAT TH 103 TELEHANDLER cab/heater, aux hyd., 90% tires, 2-yd bucket & forks, works well. Asking $39,000 OBO Phone:(204)779-5557

WATROUS SALVAGE

Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

CATERPILLAR D3B BULLDOZER LGP, 6-way blade, 90% under carriage, rear hyd remote, excellent condition. Phone (204)378-5574.

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.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Swathers

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

NEW, NEVER CONSTRUCTED, Future Steel storage building bundle, 30-ft x 46-ft x 14-ft. Includes framed opening for 10-ft x 10-ft overhead door, 4-ft x 7-ft service door, 2 24-in x 36-in window frames. Comes w/ industrial base connector plates & certified drawings. Asking $17,500. Phone:(204)745-3315, Carmen, MB.

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TWIN VALLEY FEED LOT Cleaning Track Skid Steer & Track Hi Hoe. 3, 1,000-bu. vertical beater manure spreaders, will travel. Contact Ron (204)362-0820.

House for sale. 1960 - 3 bedroom house to be moved from farm yard. Phone Dennis $20,000 OBO (306)739-2923

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KINGSMAN 12 BALE - bale mover, $7000; 3PT 8-wheel V rake, $1000; 27-ft Morris Magnum deep tiller, $1500. Phone:(204)848-2107.

AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions ANNUAL SPRING EQUIP AUCTION Sat., Apr. 14th, 10:00am, Drayton, ND. JD 4960 MFWD; 4430; 4620 Tractors; Several More Pending; JD Drills & Planters, IH 8600 & 8500 Air seeders; Summers; Flexicoil & SprayAir Sprayers; Cat 70 Scraper, 44-ft. & 52-ft. Cultivators; 50-ft. Harrow/Packer; 35-ft. Superweeder; 3600 Plows, Disks & Chisel Plows; Peterbuilt & Freightliner Semi Tractors; Refer & Belly Dump Trailers 2 Nice Farm; Trucks; Vers 4400 McDonn & JD 25-ft. Swathers, Alloway & Westfield Augers, Bean Cutters & Much More. Visit midwestauctions.com or farmauctionguide.com for full listing & Photos. Proxibid online Bidding. Mick Rapacz Auctioneers, Argyle, MN. mick@wiktel.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

Tired of shovelling out your bins, unhealthy dust and awkward augers? Walinga manufactures a complete line of grain vacs to suit your every need. With no filters to plug and less damage done to your product than an auger, you’re sure to find the right system to suit you. Call now for a free demonstration or trade in your old vac towards a new

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Ford/New Holland FOR SALE: 1992 TX36 NH combine, approx 2,800-hrs, only 600-acs on new rub bars & concaves, also has newer Super 8 Victory PU, asking $20,000 OBO. (204)768-3791.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere 1991 JD 9600 COMBINE, 914 PU, sunny brook cyl, fore & aft, grain star moisture & bushels, 3,000-hrs, A1 condition, $45,000 OBO. (204)758-3897, St Jean. 2011 JD 9770 COMBINE, Premier cab, 615 PU, small grains concave, Contour Master, 22.5-ft. auger, duals, 55 engine hrs, like new. Phone (204)467-2109, after 8:00pm

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca FARM MACHINERY Salvage GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Potato & Row Crop Equipment DAHLMIN 650 PULL TYPE 6-row potato cup planter, w/markers; Dahlmin 2020-2 row potato harvester w/belted C-flex aprons, star table, blower & chopper. All in VGC, $12,900 for both; Also for sale Better Built 975 seed cutter w/treater; Portable 36in grader w/sizing screens; Mayo 48-in portable screener. Phone:(204)757-2887, spudway@mts.net

Spraying EquipmEnt FARM MACHINERY Sprayers 2001 NH SF550 SPRAYER equivalent to Rogator 554, 2,300-hrs, 5.9 Cummins, 660-gal. SS tank, 90ft. booms, pressure washer, chem inductor, EZ steer, EZ boom, mapping. Triple nozzle bodies w/5 & 10-gal tips, 2 sets of tires, 23.1x26 & 9.5R44, excellent condition, $78,000. (204)763-8896, Minnedsoa, MB. FLEXI-COIL SPRAYER, 100-FT, PTO pump, winds screen, $5000 OBO. Arden area. Phone:(204)368-2261.

Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Air Drills 2001 SEED HAWK 48-12 w/357-bu mounted tank, new SS fert meters & NH3 kit. Asking $65,000 OBO Phone:(204)776-5557

Combine ACCessories

2002 FLEXI-COIL 6000 40-FT air drill, 10-inch spacing, double shutes, variable rate control. 3450 three compartment tow-between tank. Phone:(204)734-8355.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories

AIR DRILL EXHAUST COOLING kit, originally sold by Carlisle Liquid Starters. $35,000 new, will sell for $15,000. Phone:(306)327-4862.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Tillage

SMALL ELECTRIC STOCKHOLM CREAM seperator on stand & surge buckets, Batz barn cleaner & cream cans. Phone:(306)453-2843.

CIH 47-FT VIBRACHISEL CULTIVATOR, w/3 row harrows. Phone:(204)729-6803, Elgin.

FARM MACHINERY

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Various

FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment

2009 JD 1790 PLANTER, Model 16-31, CCS row command, variable rate drive, liquid fertilizer, corn & soybean discs. Phone: (204)467-5613 or (204)771-6353.

FOR SALE: HAUL-ALL 18-ft. slide in drill fill 8-Ton, 220-bu., 6-in. hyd augers, needs paint, offer. Phone (204)758-3897, St Jean.

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

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

2-2000 HOPPER BINS ON skids, Vidir/Sunrise $12,000 OBO Call St. Jean (204)758-3897

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3400-BU WESTSTEEL ROSCO BIN type grain dryer w/Stirway, unloading auger, floodlights, 7.2-hp Aerovent, very good condition, $3500 OBO. Phone:(204)548-2411. 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.

24-FT IH 620 FACTORY TRANSPORT, RUBBER press wheels, shedded, good condition $1850; JD 1600 25-ft deep tiller, 3-row Degelman harrows $1900. Phone:(204)529-2091 or (204)539-2046. 28-FT. CASE IH 7200 hoe drill, factory transport, Atom jet openers & heavy springs, $2,500. Phone (204)529-2419.

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

2 WIL-RICH FIELD CULTIVATORS, 45 plus 40-ft, 7-in spacing, 3 row harrows, $4000 each; Also 70-ft Powermatic diamond harrow, $3000. Phone:(204)324-9300 or (204)324-7622.

Tractors Combines Swathers

FOR SALE: 30-FT. WILRICH cultivator, also harrows, $1,500 BOO. Phone (204)326-5208.

80-14 MORRIS HOE DRILL harrows, $900; 80-11 for parts. Phone:(204)324-6398.

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FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Various

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus

CULTIVATORS: 50-FT. FLEXICOIL 400, floating hitch, 5 plex frame w/wo air pack, $8,000; 44-ft. JD 730, $7,000; 41-ft. JD 1060, $3,500; 41-ft. Wilrich 5 plex, $4,500; 37-ft. Alloway Danish tine, 5 plex, $3,500; 30-ft. Bervac Danish tine, $2,500. Brian (204)685-2896 or (204)856-6119, MacGregor.

1971 JD4620 CAB, AIR, heater, power shift; Gooseneck 8-bale trailer, hydraulic unload; 84-ft Great Northern sprayer, 800-gal tank, PTO pump; Auxillary belly fuel tank for JD tractor; Gandy box w/blower for baler or silage harvester; IHC 24-ft 645 Vibro chisel, new shovels; 2 7000-lb tortion bar axles. All in good condition. Phone:(204)724-5673.

FOR SALE: QUALITY REG Red & Black Angus 2 yr old bulls, easy calving, guaranteed breeders, semen tested, performance data avail, delivery avail. Wolf Willow Angus (204)821-5108 Rossburn, MB.

1975 GMC-6500 TRUCK, W/BOX & hoist, 10-20 tires, 5x2 transmissions, 366 engine, & roll-tarp; 63ft Herman tine harrows, in good condition. Phone:(204)745-2784.

12 BLACK ANGUS OPEN replacement heifers from purebred Black Angus bulls, 1000-lbs plus, $1100 each. Phone:(204)735-2340, Starbuck.

TRIED & TRUE BULL SALE Wilkinridge Stock Farm BAR-M Stock Farm 11th Annual Red Angus and Maine Anjou bull sale Friday April 13th, 1:00pm Grunthal Auction Mart 24 yearling Red Angus bulls 1 2-year-old Red Angus bull 13 Red & Black yearling Maine bulls 2 3-year-old Black Maine bulls -semen tested & vet inspected -performance tested -free delivery & board until May 1 for info call Dean 204-343-2008 Sid 204-373-2631 view catalogue on line at www.wilkinridge.blogspot.com

FOR SALE: 6200 IHC press drills, 28-ft. factory transport, rubber packer wheels, have sprocket to seed Canola, asking $1,200. Phone (204)761-7680 after 5:00pm FOR SALE: CASE IH 7200 hoe drill. 28-ft w/rubber press factory IH transport, Eagle Beak openers, folding markers, new tires, field ready. Asking $4,500, open to offers. Phone Jim:(204)664-5447. FOR SALE: MORRIS L 249 cultivator, 50-ft., harrows, $2,500. Phone (204)326-5208. FOR SALE: NEW FIBRE glass fert box w/lid for IHC 400 Cyclo 8-row planter, $125; Offset discer hitch for Vers tractor, $150; 21-ft. Fieldmaster tine harrows w/cart, $275. (204)882-2467, Ste Agathe FOUR MF DISCERS, 360-4-60-ft w/martin hitch, good condition $3000 Phone St. Jean (204)758-3897 JD 7000 8-ROW 30-IN planter w/dry fertilizer, $4000; 28-ft CIH 6200 grain drill w/ fertilizer attachment & markers, grass seed attachment included, excellent cond. $4000. Phone:(204)373-2339 or (204)324-7410. JD 960 44-FT. S tine cultivator, 3 bar harrow, $5,800; Elmers 8R30 multi shank row crop cultivator, tunnel shield, VGC, $2,000. Phone (204)324-3647. TILLAGE & SEEDING FLEXI-COIL 67XL sprayer, windscreens, 1250-gal tank, large tires; Bourgault 7200 heavy harrows, 72-ft. Phone:(204)773-2879

TracTors FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Allis/Deutz 1987 DUETZ 7085 FWA, open-station, 85hp, 5900-hrs, Allied 794 FEL $18,000. (204)525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Case/IH 1976 CASE 1070 18.4X38 duals, 4,460-hrs, new cab liner kit, shedded, no 3-PTH, excellent condition, $7,200. Phone (204)324-3647. 1994 CASE 7210 2WD, 4,700-hrs, duals & dual PTO, VGC. Phone (204)722-2107. 2002 CASE IH QUADTRAC w/36-in. trac, always shedded, in VGC, w/4,200-hrs $163,000. Phone (204)746-8851, Morris. 2003 CASE IH MXM 130 w/loader 3-PTH, dual PTO, powershift & shuttle FWA, new tires in 2010, 5,300-hrs, heat & A/C. Phone (204)346-3509.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Steiger 1978 STEIGER BEARCAT PT 225, engine is 3306-225, 4WD, 3,994-hrs showing, $12,500. Phone (204)722-2023.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere 1980 JD 4400 TRACTOR, 6,000-hrs, 3-PTH, asking $16,900. Phone Gerry (204)736-4296. 1986 JD 8650 4WD w/quad trans, 4 hyds, PWR take off, CAHR, 20.8x38 Firestone radials, new inside, 6,940-hrs, always shedded, very good. (204)773-2868, Russell, MB. 4450 W/3-PT. & MFWA; 4430 w/3-pt., duals, loader, low hrs, new tires; 4010 w/3-pt., knife, cab; 1830 w/3-pt. 145 JD loader; 4650 FWA. (204)828-3460 FOR SALE 7810 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires; 7710 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires; 7210 MFWD, PQ, 3-pt, w/740 FEL, grapple; 4650 MFWD, 15-SPD; 4455 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 4450 MFWD, 3-pt, 15SPD; 4250 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 4050 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 2950 MFWD, 3-pt, w/260 s/l FEL; 2555 CAH, 3-pt, 4,600 hrs, w/146 FEL; 1830 3-pt.; front weights for 30, 40, 50 series. We also have loaders, buckets, grapples to fit JD tractors. BEN PETERS JD TRACTORS LTD (204)828-3628 shop, (204)750-2459 cell, Roseisle. JD 3140 MODEL, 1982 year, factory 3-PTH, dual hydraulics, no cab, 80-HP, has never had a loader on it. 6805 original hours, 2nd owner, $9000 OBO. Phone:(204)526-7168. JD 7410 1999 4,300-HRS, new rear tires, pwr quad, delux cab, tight, clean, mint condition, $50,000. Phone (204)427-3311, Woodmore, MB. MODEL 430U SERIAL #160983, 2 cyl, 24-HP, 3-PTH, complete rebuild on motor, runs great, some new parts avail. (204)886-3886.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Ford FOR SALE: 1993 FORD/VER 846 5,460-hrs, 12-SPD STD, 20.8x38 tires $30,000. FOR SALE: front 3-pt. to fit JD 40, 42, 44, can be adapted, $1,200. Phone (204)376-2604, Arborg. FOR SALE 1994 FORD NH, 8670 MFWD, 7540-hrs, 16-spd PS, PTO, 3-PTH, 7514 Loader w/ 8-ft bucket. Phone:(204)873-2022, or (204)873-2344.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Versatile 1984 VERSATILE 895, 20.8 x 38 tires, w/Outback 52 & auto-steer. $23,000. 1985 Versatile 936, 24.5 x 32 tires, recent engine & trans. rebuild. $28,000. Phone:(204)386-2284, Plumas, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive 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: 204-871-5170, Austin.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Various 1982 4640 JD TRACTOR, 150hp 20.8x38 tires, factory duals, 3 point hitch, triple hyd. air radio has very low hrs, only 3682, always shedded, will take offers; 1980 4440 JD tractor 125hp 18.4x38 tires, factory duals, triple hyd, 3 point hitch, cabin air 8346-hrs, in good condition, $21,400. Phone:(204)325-8602. 7020 ALLIS CHALMERS W/POWER shift, 2-85 White w/3-PTH, PMI 1211 4x5 round baler, 51-ft Herman harrows. Phone:(204)534-0525. VERS 700 SERIES II 4WD, new batteries, complete engine overhaul, well maintained, one owner; JD 4020 powershift, recent overhaul; JD 3010 w/FEL. Phone David Greenaway (204)764-3986.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

BLACK ANGUS BULL FOR SALE 4 yr old, never seen hard work, $2,500. Phone (204)267-2527 or cell (204)871-7013.

1983 CASE 2390 TRACTOR, duals, 4,200-hrs; 1983 MF 850 combine, DSL; MF 560 round baler. Phone (204)268-4317.

BLACK ANGUS & POLLED Hereford bulls for sale, yearling & 2 yr olds. Semen tested, performance records & delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430, Clearwater.

30FT MORRIS DISC DRILL; MF 750 SP combine; 1482 PT CIH combine; 400/gal 68ft Versatile sprayer; 18ft Versatile PT swather w/2 reels; 21ft white PT swather; 21ft MF 775 SP swather, pu and batt reel; 1975 Ford 3/4 ton for parts, good 360 motor. Reasonable Offers. (306)344-7758, Paradise Hill

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS, low birth weights, around 1,100-lbs, price $1,700. Also Rolled grain $140-150 per tote bag. Phone (204)886-2083.

530 CASE TRACTOR & loader, $2795; Farmall M with F-11 farmhand loader, less bucket, $1295; JD 9350 double-disc, 30-ft rubber wheel press drill $1995. Contact Roy (204)385-2685, Gladstone.

BLACK HAWK ANGUS HAS for sale Reg Yearling Bulls, all bulls are easy calving, hand fed & quiet. Also selling experienced 2 yr old bulls. Phone Kevin (204)529-2605, Mather.

60 BOURGAULT NARROW OPENERS, type #600 TIP 7500, $20/each OBO, 2009 JD105 garden tractor, 83-hrs, very nice condition, $1,250 OBO, flexi coil 65XL 120-ft autorate, good condition $5,500 OBO Phone:(204)373-2502, leave message if necessary.

BLACK MEADOWS ANGUS OFFERS for sale large selection of yearling Angus Bulls & 2 Herd Sires. Blood line’s include HF TIGER, Remitall Rachis, Remitall Hold Mine & others. All bulls are fertility tested. EPD’s & weigh sheets available. Call Bill (204)567-3782.

6200 14-FT. INTL PRESS drill w/grass seed attachment; 16-ft. 1475 NH hay conditioner; 2002 688 NH auto wrap round baler. All shedded & in good condition. Phone (204)655-3391.

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ELMER’S 30-FT. SWATHER MOVER, in new condition, $2,750 OBO. Phone (204)758-3897, St Jean. FOR SALE:1975 CASE 2670 4WD tractor 20.8 x 34 duals, 9000 hours, asking $6000; 1979 GMC 7000 tag axle grain truck, 14-ft box with roll tarp, 22.5 tires, Detroit diesel engine, 5 speed transmission, not safetied, $5500. Phone: (204)328-7398, Rivers. FOR SALE: ACD15; JD420C; 2003 258 hayrake. Phone (204)828-3269, leave msg. FOR SALE: CASE IH 3640 round baler, soft core, approx 850-lb bale. Phone:(204)529-2100, Cartwright, MB. GRAVITY WAGONS: NEW 400-BU., $6,700; 600bu., $12,000; used 250-750-bu., $2,500 & up; Grain Carts 450-1050-bu.; JM 675, $10,900; Brent 610, $9,500; UFT 4765, $13,900; JM 875, $20,000; Kwik Kleen screeners 5 tube, $4,000; 7 Tube, $6,500; Dual stage rotary screeners, $1,750 & up; Summers heavy harrow 70-ft., $15,000; Gehl 14-ft. haybine, $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Sickle mower NH 9ft., $2,200; I-H 9-ft., $1,750; Woods batwing 20-ft., $7,500; 10-ft., $3,500; 6-ft., $1,600; JD 5-ft., $1,000; Melroe auto reset plows 8-16, $3,000; 7-18, $3,000; Gehl 60-HP skidsteer, $13,500. Phone (204)857-8403. IHC PRESS DRILL 20-FT, rubber press wheels, $1500; Doepker 30-ft seed drill carrier, $400 OBO; 19-ft tri-axle gooseneck trailer, $1800 OBO. Phone:(204)825-8354 or (204)825-2784. JD 1995 79DELC TRACKHOE, low hrs; Komatsu WA 320-1 3yd loader, Ford 1990655 extend hoe; UH 122 trackhoe; Cat 631 scraped 24-yd; Bomag 170 PD packer Cummings motor. (306)236-8023 JD 4995 16-FT DISCBINE 2009; also Honey Bee 25-ft grain header 47-ft flex coil 800 Deep Tillage; 45-ft Willrich Cultivator; Cummings 240bp skid mount clutch&trans; JD 7410 MFWD PS 740 SL; 860 MF PV & 20-ft grain. (306)236-8023. JD COMBINE HEADERS FOR 9000 series, 930 flex, 936 drapers, 30-ft. Honeybee; JD 9400 only 1,500-hrs, as new; 84-ft. Bourgault heavy harrows; 1545 Brandt conveyor, real nice; Assortment of like new grain cleaners. (204)665-2360. LAURIER HARROW DRAWBAR 68-FT.; Artsway 425A mixmill; truck box liner 8-ft. for ‘91-’92 1/2-ton Chev. Phone (204)937-2766. LODEKING 14-FT DRILLFILL; NH3 kit w/hyd shutoff; front fenders for JD MFWD tractor; 16-ft MacDon haybine, shedded; 31-ft Co-op deep tiller. Phone (204)386-2412, Plumas, MB. MI-RUST SPRAYER PUMP $150; 600-bu self-unloading grain wagon $2400; 3-PTH sprayer 300-gal $2000; Midtech GPS $400; 13.6x28 Tractor Tire $200; 300L Pressure Tank $250. Phone:(204)878-2254. RAKES: 12 WHEEL, $6,000; 14 wheel, $7,000; Vermeer $4,000; Balers JD 510, $1,500; JD 535, $5,900; New Idea #485, $3,500; 10-ft. box scraper, $2,150; 25-ft. IH chisel plow, $3,500; Glencoe 10-ft. 3-PTH cultivator, $700; Row crop cultivators 4-12R Lilliston cultivators 6-12R Bushog 21-ft. disc, $7,500; Wishek 14-ft., $16,000; Kewannee 20-ft. breaking disc, $20,000; I-H 770 16-ft., $8,000; I-H 760 16-ft., $5,000; JD 230, $3,000; JD 16-ft., $4,000; 7 Shank DMI ripper, $12,000; 5 Shank, $10,900; Phoenix harrow 40-50-ft. Howard Rotovator, $5,000. Phone (204)857-8403. SEMI-RETIREMENT SALE: 1952 DODGE Fargo 1-ton truck, new motor straight 6 & starter dump, restoration truck, $5000; KIOTI DK45 tractor-2010, 4WD, cab, air, heat, 3-PTH, loader, 6-ft Farmking tiller, still has warranty, $30,000; KIOTI DK90 2009 cab, air, heat, loader bucket, forks, 4WD, 3-PTH $30,000; Case 2470 cab, 4WD, 16-ft snow blade, $9000; 18-ft Blue Hills Stock/Horse trailer 2009, centre gate, rubber mats, hardly used, $10,000; 2011 New Holland Rustler 4WD RTV, 4 person, hydraulic dumpbox, 50-hrs, still has warranty, $16,000; John Deere baler 210, works, $1000. John Deere 566 Baler, $15,000; 1984 Spray Coup, 3-wheel, runs good, rebuilt carb, used last season, $5000; Older D6 CAT, electric start, needs track put on, otherwise good farm Cat, $5000. Phone:(204)263-5334. SOLD FARM: 29-FT MORRIS Air-seeder, w/6180 tank, $12,500; 70-ft Delmar tine harrows, $12,000; 60-ft Flexi-Coil diamond harrows, $2500; 108-ft Flexi-Coil S62 sprayer, $2500; 77 GMC tandem grain truck w/safety, $7500; 2 Farmking augers, 8-51-ft, $2000 each. Phone:(204)738-4605, Petersfield. USED EQUIPMENT- NEW 2011 Parker 739 grain cart w/tarp SALE PRICE $24,900, 2004 JD 630F SALE PRICE $20,500, 2004 JD 635F SALE PRICE $23,900, Horsch Anderson Joker short disc 8RT, 3 in stock starting at $60,000 Please visit website at www.genag.com or call GenAg Inc. at (204)325-5090 WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calving/foaling barn cameras, video surveillance, rear view cameras for RV’s, trucks, combines, seeders, sprayers and augers. Mounted on magnet. Calgary, Ab. (403)616-6610. www.FAAsecurity.com

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted JOHN DEERE HORSE MOWER; Also Studebaker PU truck; ‘75-’76 Merc Snowtwister & engine parts Snowmobile. (204)668-4245 WANTED: HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP for 1090 New Holland Swather. Phone:(204)643-5478.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted WANTED: HYD-TRACK TIGHTENER FOR 350 JD Crawler; Wanted: Old flail type haybine, brand maybe GEHL??? Wanted: 3-PH attachment to fit 2010 JD. Phone:(204)734-2662. WANTED: USED PTO DRIVEN Post Pounder & used 20-ft discs, both in good condition & reasonably priced. Phone John (204)268-4478.

FENCING USED GREEN PRESSURE TREATED lumber Corral Fence & Gates. Homemade hinges, 168 boards & 134 Posts, very good condition, must be disassembled $2000 OBO. In Charleswood, Wpg Phone:(204)895-9667.

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IRON & STEEL 2 1/8, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2-in oilfield pipe; 3/4, 7/8, 1in sucker rod; 4.5, 5.5, 7-in., 8 5/8, 9 5/8s casing pipe. (204)252-3413, (204)871-0956.

LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Greenhouses 1, 30-FT.X24-FT. GREENHOUSE, $3,000; 20 tables 4-ft.x8-ft. aluminum mesh, $2,000; 1 fertilizer injector “new”, $1,000; 40, Florescent double 8-ft. length features, $1,600; 1 Lanza soil pasteurizer, $500; 2, 1,250-gal poly water tanks, $600; 1 Kerosine space heater new, $300; 40 Pallet rack bars, $1,200; 1 new tool box chest, $500 (Top & Bottom); 50 Fence panels, $100x50=$5,000 (will sell separately; 1 Harnois shade structure, $1,000; Greenhouse pals & pots “new,” please make offer; 9 shopping carts, $1,200; 12 Karsten metal plant carts, $2,900; Other equipment avail to set up your own satellite garden centre. Call or fax (204)736-2949

LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden TREES, NEED A HEDGE, privacy or shelter belt? Hybrid Poplars, 4 to 6-ft., $3.99. Also Spruce, Linden, Willow & Birch. Call Kevin for prices (204)856-3181.

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CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALES Friday April 13th 8AM Every Friday 8AM Receiving open until 11PM Thursdays Presale Sundays BRED COW/FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALE Monday, April 16th 9AM SHEEP & GOAT SALE 1st & 3rd Thursday of Every Month April 19th 1PM Gates Open Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM Thurs. 8AM-11PM Friday 8AM-6PM Sat. 8AM-4PM For more information call: 204-694-8328 or Jim Christie 204-771-0753

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BOTANY ANGUS & LEANING SPRUCE STOCK FARMS have for sale yearling Black Angus bulls. These bulls are fed a grower ration. For performance information and prices contact Ryan. Come early, a deposit will hold your purchase until spring. Contact Ryan Shearer (204)824-2151 or Lyall Edgerton (204)483-2913. CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS BULLS for sale. Bulls are Reg. & will be semen tested before delivery May 1st. Hand fed & very quiet. These bulls are beefy & will add pounds to your calf crop. Please call for weights & EPD’s. Pics by e-mail also avail David & Jeanette Neufeld (204)534-2380, Boissevain. FORAGE BASED BLACK ANGUS Bulls. Virgin 2-yr & herd sires available. www.nerbasbrosangus.com Ph:(204)564-2540 FOR SALE: 5 TWO yr old Black Angus Bulls w/experience; 15 Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Holloway Angus (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622 Souris, MB. KEMBAR ANGUS HAS FOR SALE Reg Black Angus yearling bulls. Good confirmation & excellent dispositions. Pedigrees include Kodiak, Peace Maker, Heritage & Net Worth. Will be semen tested. Also for sale is a select group of Reg Open Yearling Heifers. EPD’s available on all animals. Phone Colin (204)725-3597, Brandon. N7 STOCK FARM HAVE Black Angus yearlings & two-year old bulls for sale, some are AI sired, bulls are fed a grower ration. Semen tested, delivery available. Contact Gerald & Wendy Nykoliation (204)562-3530, or Allan’s cell (204)748-5128. OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB has yearling bulls for sale. For more info phone (204)375-6658.

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SATURDAY APRIL 14th, 2012 1:00 pm on the farm 12 miles west of Souris, MB Contact: Blaine Canning 204-858-2475 Michael Canning 204-858-2457 or visit website at www.prairielaneangus.com LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus 2 YR OLD & 3 yr old Reg Red Angus bull. Also 2 yearling Simmental Angus bulls. All bulls semen tested. Phone (204)727-6988. 2 YR OLD RED Angus bulls, $1600 each. Phone: (204)371-6404, Ste Anne, MB. CORNERSTONE BULL SALE, SAT Apr 21st, 2012 @1:30pm. Whitewood Auction mart, Whitewood SK. 30 yearling Red Angus, 25 yearling Charolais, 6 2-year olds Red Angus. Also featuring 6 fancy pure-bred Red Angus heifers. Also 30+ Red Angus base commercial heifers. Contact Kelly Brimner (306)448-2028, cell (306)577-7698. Phil Birnie (306)739-2988, cell (306)577-7440. Herdsman Gordon Murray, (306)739-2177, cell (306)646-7980. Sales Manager-Doug Howe cell (306)631-1209 or home (306)693-2163. F BAR & ASSOCIATES ANGUS bulls for sale. Choose from 25, two yr old & yearling Red & Black Angus bulls. Great genetics, easy-handling, semen tested. Terms & delivery can be arranged. Call for sales list or other details. Inquiries & visitors welcome. We are located in Eddystone, MB, about 20-mi East of Ste Rose, or 25-mi West of Lake Manitoba Narrows, just off Hwy 68. Contact Allen & Merilyn Staheli (204)448-2124, E-mail amstaheli@inethome.ca FORSYTH’S FBAR RANCH HAVE for sale 25 yearling & 10, 2 yr old Reg, Red Angus bulls. Bulls will be semen tested & delivered. For info Contact Roy (204)448-2245, Eddystone, MB. KINARED RED ANGUS OFFERS about 50 2 yr old bulls for sale, complete performance data, guaranteed, semen tested, delivery available. Come select your bulls early, $500 deposit will hold your bull until Spring. Vaughan & Judy Greenslade (204)239-6891, Portage la Prairie. REG PB RED ANGUS bulls, 2 yr olds & yearlings. Many low birth weight bulls, excellent for heifers. Phone (204)278-3372 or (204)485-1490.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Blonde d’Aquitaine PERFORMANCE TESTED YEARLING POLLED Blonde bulls, semen tested, quiet w/good disposition. Bellevue Blondes: Marcel J Dufault (204)379-2426, (204)745-7412, Haywood, MB.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE at the farm. Good selection, come and take a look. Walking Plow Charolais, Phone:(204)427-2589. CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE at the farm. Good selection, come & take a look. Walking Plow Charolais phone (204)427-2589. COMING 2 YR OLD bulls for (204)857-8056, Portage la Prairie

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CORNERSTONE BULL SALE, SAT Apr 21st, 2012 @1:30pm. Whitewood Auction mart, Whitewood SK. 30 yearling Red Angus, 25 yearling Charolais, 6 2-year olds Red Angus. Also featuring 6 fancy pure-bred Red Angus heifers. Also 30+ Red Angus base commercial heifers. Contact Kelly Brimner (306)448-2028, cell (306)577-7698. Phil Birnie (306)739-2988, cell (306)577-7440. Herdsman Gordon Murray, (306)739-2177, cell (306)646-7980. Sales Manager-Doug Howe cell (306)631-1209 or home (306)693-2163. DEFOORT STOCK FARM HAS 1 of the largest groups of Charolais bulls for sale private treaty in MB. Selling both White & Red factor, moderate birth weights, performance tested & semen tested. 32 yrs in the business. Check out our website for both pics & info www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord & Sue (204)743-2109 anytime. FOR SALE: PB CHAROLAIS bulls 1.5 yr olds & yearlings, Polled, some Red factor, some good for heifers, semen tested in Spring, guaranteed & delivered. R&G McDonald Livestock (204)466-2883 or (204)724-2811, Sidney, MB. FOR SALE: PB REG Charolais bulls 1 & 2 yr olds avail. All are polled, moderate birthweights & semen tested. Sunny Ridge Stock Farm (204)824-2115, Wawanesa, MB. FOR SALE: YEARLING & 2 yr old Charolais bulls, coloured & white, quiet, tested, delivered, $2,250-$2,550. Wayne Angus (204)764-2737, Hamiota. MARTENS CHAROLAIS 2-YR OLD & yearling bulls, sired by Specialist, (consistant thickness) Dateline for calving ease & performance. Red-Mist (Red factor). Nobleman 3-yr old bull. For beef bulls Martens Charolais. Phone:(204)534-8370.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh POLLED PB REG YEARLING Gelbveih bulls. Semen tested, delivered & guaranteed. For more info call (204)436-2655 or (204)745-7811. POLLED YEARLING GELBVIEH BULLS, Red & Black, semen tested & delivered. Also check our bulls out at Douglas Bull Test Station & Lundar Bull Sale. For more info phone Lee at Maple Grove Gelbvieh (204)278-3255. PRAIRIE GELBVEIH ALLIANCE 9TH Annual Bull Sale, Apr 7th, 1:30pm at Johnstone Auction Mart, Moosejaw, SK. Selling 45+ yearling bulls, Reds & Blacks, semen tested. Also a select group of replacement heifers. Wayne (306)793-4568, Del (306)969-4829, Ian (306)456-2555. Catalogue online www.johnstoneauction.ca

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford 15 DE-HORNED REPLACEMENT HEREFORD heifers. View @ www.vcherefordfarm.com. For info Phone:(306)743-5105, Langenburg, SK. 2 QUALITY YEARLING PUREBRED bulls, no papers. Also 2 herd sires. Francis Poulsen (204)436-2284, evenings if possible. FOR SALE: PB POLLED Hereford yearling bulls w/moderate birth weights & good EPD’s, easy doers & good temperament, tie broke. Can be viewed online at www.rocknabh.com (204)764-0364 or (204)764-0331. FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS, yearlings & two-year olds, current pedigree, reasonably priced. Phone Martin (204)425-3820 or Lanard (204)-425-3809. POLLED HEREFORD & BLACK Angus bulls for sale, yearlings & 2 yr olds available. Semen tested, performance records & delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BULLS. Call Vern Kartanson (204)867-2627 or (204)867-7315, Minnedosa.

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REG POLLED HEREFORD BULLS, good selection of coming 2 yr olds, naturally developed, quiet, broke to tie, guaranteed, delivery available. Catt Brothers (204)723-2831 Austin, MB.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental

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AMAGLEN LIMOUSIN BULLS for sale at home or at Douglas Bull Test Station. Black or Red, Polled, birth weights 78-98-lb, semen tested. Home bulls delivered when you need them. (204)246-2312.

THICK, RED YEARLING PB Simmental bull. Sired by A.I. sires; IPU revolution & voyager. Semen tested-ready to go. Valleyfield Simmetals, Larry Dyck, Morden, MB Phone:(204)822-3657 or Cell:(204)823-1914

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780 ALLIED LOADER, NEW pocket & fast couplers plus brackets $1500 Ph (204)476-0905 or (204)357-4037

FOR SALE: BLUE HEELER puppies, born February 10, 2012. Parents are very friendly, smart & very clever dogs that are good w/cattle.Phone:(204)853-2080.

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MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPS, dewormed & 1st vet check, ready to go to their new homes Apr 11th, $400. Call (204)434-6132.

WANTED: HOUSE TRAILER, EWE lambs & calves. Also a riding garden tiller Phone:(204)937-2658.

OPEN HOUSE MARCH 31 Triple R Limousin, offering bulls by private treaty, 30 yearling & 2-yr olds, Limousin & Limousin Angus, black & red, polled, performance or calving ease for heifers, out cross blood lines, your source for quality Limousin genetics. Call Art (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou FOR SALE: BLACK 2-YR old & yearling Maine-Anjou bulls, low birth weights, excellent performance, guaranteed and delivered. Phone:(204)523-8408. FOR SALE: PUREBRED & fullblood Maine-Anjou cows due to start calving early Apr. Purebred 2-yr old bulls - performance info available, will semen test. Check out our purebred & fullblood bulls at the Douglas Bull Test Station - www.manitobabulltest.com. Gains up to 4.56-lbs/day. Sale date at the station is Sat, Apr 7,2012 @ 1:00pm. Contact: Falloon’s Maine-Anjou, Carman & Laura Falloon, Birtle,MB. PH:(204)842-5180. TRIED & TRUE BULL SALE Wilkinridge Stock Farm BAR-M Stock Farm 11th Annual Red Angus and Maine Anjou bull sale Friday April 13th, 1:00pm Grunthal Auction Mart 24 yearling Red Angus bulls 1 2-year-old Red Angus bull 13 Red & Black yearling Maine bulls 2 3-year-old Black Maine bulls -semen tested & vet inspected -performance tested -free delivery & board until May 1 for info call Dean 204-343-2008 Sid 204-373-2631 view catalogue on line at www.wilkinridge.blogspot.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Salers POLLED SALERS BULLS on farm at Douglas Test Station & Lundar Bull Sale. Red or Black, hand fed, quiet. BW from 78-lbs. Top performance genetics in Canada. Ken Sweetland (204)762-5512, Lundar MB.

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WE HAVE RED & Black Polled yearling Simmental bulls for sale at the farm & consigned to the Cattle Country Sale in Neepawa Apr 12th. These are thick, moderate framed, stout bulls, from Our Walking herdsires & AI Sires including Crosby & Red Bull. Due to the number of heifers we have retained we also have for sale our R Plus herdsire. Bulls will be semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. Phone Robert at Handford Simmentals (204)876-4658 or (204)242-4359.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various FOR SALE: 10 HEIFER calves, weight about 650lbs, suitable for cows. Phone:(204)526-2169. 16 EXCELLENT QUALITY OPEN replacement heifers, 850-900-lb, mostly Red Angus Simm Cross. Pail fed & very quiet, asking $1,100. (204)825-2799 or (204)825-8340, Pilot Mound. 190 REPLACEMENT QUALITY HEIFERS, 150 blacks, 30 reds, 10 tans, full vaccination program. Phone:(204)385-3646, Gladstone. 2 YR OLD BLACK Angus bulls, AI bred; 4 yearling Black Angus bulls; 4 Simm X Red Angus bulls. All bulls semen tested & delivered. 5 Border Collie pups, PB, ready to go May 1st. (204)448-2317 90-100 COW CALF PAIRS for sale: calve March, Apr & May, ready for May. Very young cows Black & Red Angus cross Simm. Prefer to sell in 1 group or lots of 50. Call evenings (204)352-4313. FALL CALVING COWS FOR sale, Red Angus & hereford mix, $1300. Expected calving time, August/ September. Phone:(204)348-3125, call after 8pm. FOR SALE: GRASS FEEDER calves, complete health program, no implants. Call Doug (204)447-2382, St. Rose, MB.

POPLAR PARK FARM HAS 15 Red Polled yearling bulls at the Sun Country Bull Test. Thick, sound bulls from easy keeping, low maintenance cows. Fed on a high roughage ration, ready to work. These bulls sell on Apr 14th at Kisbey, SK. Along w/42 more bulls from leading breeders. See more info at www.poplarparkfarm.com Phone (204)764-2382. REGISTERED SHORTHORN BULLS, 1 and 2-yr olds, reds, & reds with white markings. Call Meadowcreek Shorthorns (204)776-2027.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental 2 YEARLING SIMMENTAL RED Angus bulls. 2 yr old & 3 yr old Reg Red Angus bull. All bulls semen tested. Phone (204)727-6988. 2-YR OLD & YEARLING purebred Simmental bulls. Also, yearling hybrids (blk. simm x black angus), sired by Final Answer & In Focus. Discounts for volume purchases. Contact Sunrise Simmentals, Evan Cuss at Spy Hill, SK. Home phone:(306)534-4700, cell phone (306)745-7431. cuss@sasktel.net. 5 PUREBRED MATURE SIMMENTAL bulls for sale. 3 are of Spring Creek breeding. Reason for selling: have sold cows. Proven breeders. Phone Ted Taylor (204)855-2897 or (204)748-7442. CONRAY CATTLE CO-FOR SALE by private treaty, PB Red Simmental yearling bulls, polled thick high performance bulls. Will keep until spring. Semen tested & delivered. Call (204)825-2140 evenings, Connor or Gayle.

FULL FLECKVIEH COMING 2-YR old full blood bull. Very sound, well muscled, thick, meaty bull sired by MFI Whistler 47L. Phone:(204)379-2794 or (204)805-2094, St Claude. LAZY RAINBOW RIVER RANCH has for sale 8, 2 yr old Black & Red Simm & 10 yearling Simm bulls. Some good for heifers. Phone (204)372-6945. MULTI-GENERATION POLLED, RED Simm yearling bulls for sale. AI sired by Remington Red Label. Semen tested & delivered when needed. Boynecrest Stock Farm (204)828-3483, (204)745-7168.

ORGANIC Organic – Certified ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA CO-OPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit member owned organic certification body, certifying producers, processors and brokers since 1988. Phone: (204)5673745, Miniota, Manitoba. Email: info@opam-mb.com

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LIVESTOCK Poultry For Sale

ORGANIC BROWN FLAX 1800BU for sale 150bu organic brown cleaned flax seed, good germination. Ph(204)722-2023 McAuley

CLUCK & QUACK POULTRY Club’s Third Annual Spring Auction, Sun., May 6th, 2012, 12:00 noon. South Barn of the CPTC/Rodeo Grounds off Hwy #302 in Beausejour. For more info, call Susan (204)268-1459 or e-mail pineoak@mymts.net

PERSONAL SINGLE? CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS can help you find each other! Everyone deserves a Happy Relationship. Confidential, Photos & Profiles to selected matches. Affordable, local, 5 recent Weddings & 3 Engagements! Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475.

EXOTIC BIRD & ANIMAL AUCTION, Sun April 22, 2012. Skating Rink at Indian Head, SK. 11:00am. Spectators, all exotic birds & animals welcome. Lunch Available. To consign call Yvonne (306)347-1068. For info call Gord (306)695-2184. EXOTIC BIRD & ANIMAL Auction, Sun April 22 11:00 A.M. Indian Head Skating Rink, Phone 306-347 1068

LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots HOUSE FOR SALE: 1,080-sq.ft. A-frame home built 2007 on north shore of Tokaryk Lake, near Rossburn & Shoal Lake. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, open concept living area, propane fireplace, 5 appliances. Year round living, 1/2-ac lot, 2 car garage, private well, shed, private dock, 12-ft.x24-ft. deck. Contact (204)821-5108 or (204)859-2560.

Specialty

100 HEAD CAPACITY WATER Bowler $275. Phone (204)425-3016.

READY TO MOVE HOMES: 28x44, 1,232-sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, beautiful decor, $68,000; 1,520-sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, choose your colors, $89,000. Marvin Homes Inc. Steinbach, MB. (204)355-8990 or (204)355-8484.

35-BU. FEED BOX W/12V unload auger on tandem axles. Phone (204)655-3391.

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Sale Day phones 204.763.4696, 204.724.6271, 204.447.5489

CASE IH BALER RBX562; BaleKing 3100 shredder; Fruehauf lead 25-ft/ pup 28-ft trailers w/haysides; Hi-Qual squeeze/ palp cage; portable loading chute; Lewis cattle oiler; calf shelters; portable windbreaks/ boards; bale seeders; steel troughs; Fencers; Stock DR; Calf-puller; eartags. Phone:(204)564-2667.

WANTED TO PURCHASE OLDER house or older mobile home w/2x6 walls w/no land. Phone (204)728-5312.

REAL ESTATE Motels & Hotels

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. 2 calf creep feeders, 90-bushel; Bale King model #2010 processor, 40bu grain tank, 2 new hydraulic motors, new PTO shaft, knives like new; NH 358 mixmill, reconditioned. Phone: (204)427-3172, leave message. HEAVY BUILT CATTLE FEED bunks & troughs 3/8” thick steel, 500-gal capacity, 3.5ft x 16.5ft, good for grain, silage or water, easily moved, indestructible. (204)362-0780, Morden. HESSTON BP 20 BALE processor $2,500; Craig 20-ft. gooseneck tri-axle trailer, $1,800; 4 sections of scaffolding w/Castor whls, $450. (204)825-8354 or (204)825-2784.

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3rd Annual Rafter A Ranch Catalogue Horse Sale May 26 - Strathclair, MB - 1 PM - Strathclair Fair Grounds. Preview Horses from 10 AM - 12 PM Entry Deadline April 15 - Entry Forms, Catalog & Video of Sale Horses online - Contact Jason & Kelly Airey (204)365-2442 or (204)365-0394 www.raftera-ranch.com ROCKING W SPRING HORSE Sale Sat., May 19th, 2012. Tack Sale Fri., May 18th. Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Phone (204)325-7237 www.rockingw.com

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LIVESTOCK Horses For Sale SEMI RETIREMENT SALE: PAINT Gelding, approx 16-HH, some professional training. Experienced rider. Shots, worming, Ferrier up to date, $1500; Older Arab Mare, 15.2-HH, 20+ years, good body condition, retired trail horse, could still be used. Needs to be with other quiet horse. Experienced rider, would make a good companion horse. To A GOOD HOME ONLY. Shots, Ferrier, worming up to date. Teeth floated yearly, $1000. Phone:(204)263-5334.

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3,654-AC CATTLE FARM w/further 23 quarters of leased Crown Land, all close together. Yard site w/ modern 4 bed Bungalow, cattle shelter, calving barn, older shop, grain storage; 5-mi from town of Rorketon. Vendor moved, priced to sell. 1,280-acs Mixed Farm & quarter of Crown land, spacious yard w/5 bed Bungalow, 2 large cattle shelters & corrals, modern calving barn, machine shed, 2.5-mioff Hwy #83. For more details of these & other farms for sale. Call Maurice Torr at Century 21 Westman.com, Brandon, MB. (204)7250555. www.century21westman.com BEAUTIFUL WELL SHELTERED ACREAGE on 14.48-acs near Pilot Mound. The older brick home is in excellent condition & is a credit to the owners. There are a total of 5 bdrms, main bathroom, half bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, office, etc. There are numerous outbuildings in good condition. Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 www.farmsofcanada. ca or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753 www.homelifepro. com HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. EXCELLENT MACHINE SHOP WHICH does welding, custom fabrication, hydraulic fittings, spares, etc. mainly for the agricultural industry. The total building size is 8,220-sq.ft. & is located on 1.95-acs. All machinery & equipment for operating the business is included. The inventory will be available at market cost. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 www.farmsofcanada.ca or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753 www.homelifepro.com Homelife Home Professional Realty Inc. FARM SPECIALIST: COUNT ON GRANT TWEED, informed, professional assistance for sellers & buyers. Call (204)761-6884 anytime, or www.granttweed.com. Service with integrity. FOR SALE BY TENDER. Approximately 321.84 acres of farm land located in the R.M. of Louise, Manitoba owned by Dianne Popplestone. Parcel One: Title No. 2125888 (301.61 acres) N 1/2 of 18-4-10 WPM Excepting. Firstly-the most Wly 1/4 of Legal Subdivisions 12 & 13. Secondly-all mines & minerals as reserved in the original Grant from the crown. Parcel Two: Title No. 1850449 (20.23 acres) The Wly 330-ft of NW 1/4 184-10 WPM; All offers must be received no later than 4-pm on May 9,2012. Please outline in the offer to purchase, price, terms & conditions. Please include your name, address, postal code & contact information. All offers must acknowledge that the land is rented until Dec 31,2012. The vendor would consider selling the NE 1/4 separately. All Offers to Purchase should be addressed to Dianne Popplestone & forwarded to: Diane Popplestone, Box 155, Gunton MB, R0C 1H0. The vendor reserves the right to refuse any and all offers, and reserves the right to negotiate with any bidders. For further information please contact Garrett Popplestone (204)886-8370 or (204)461-1914.

VERY TIDY, VACANT DAIRY farm of 160-acs only 11-mi from Killarney, would also lend itself to other types of livestock operation. Free-stall dairy barn for 108 cows w/12 swing-over milking parlour. Large hayshed & lean-to, built in 2005. Commodity shed 42-ft.x16-ft. Small workshop w/generator. 3 cattle sheds. 4 hopper bottom bins. Good split level house. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 www.farmsofcanada.ca or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753 www.homelifepro.com HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

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QUARTER SECTION OF LAND of which 140-acs can be cultivated in the RM of Daly. Land is graded C for crop insurance. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 www.farmsofcanada.ca or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753 www.homelifepro.com HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

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SAT APRIL 28 1:00 PM Property located at 419 Main Street in Vita, MB Legal Description SW22-2-7E 151 Acres , 2 bdrm Bungalow w/ elec heat, 2 car garage, Small Sheds, Cattle Shelters, 2 good wells, zones restricted rural Open House Saturday April 14 from 10AM until 3 PM

NICE MIXED FARM OF 950-acs of which 800-acs can be cultivated. The land is all in a block. There are a number of excellent farm buildings & a metal corral system. 11,000-bus grain storage. Farm yd has underground electric wiring. The far house though older is in excellent condition & has been upgraded to modern standards. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 www.farmsofcanada.ca or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753 www.homelifepro.com HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

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GOOD CATTLE FARM OF 1,733 deeded acs in the RM of Alonsa. Approx 600-acs in Alfalfa & 1,100-acs of pasture. There is an additional 22-acs of crown land avail. Cattle sheds, machine shop, corrals etc. Bungalow home. Tel: Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753 www.homelifepro.com or Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 www.farmsofcanada.ca HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, CALF SHELTERS, free standing rod & pipe panels, fence line & field silage bunks. Also sell Speed-Rite & 7L Livestock fence equipment, drill pipe & sucker rod. Phone (204)827-2104 or (204)827-2551, Glenboro.

300-700 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400

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FULL BLOOD, RED & Black Simmental Bulls. Yearlings & 2-yr old. Semen tested & delivered. Triple T Diamond Simmentals. Phone:(204)762-6156, Stewart Cell:(204)739-8301, Wade Cell:(204)739-3225.

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FOR SALE: 2 YEARLING Simm bulls (1 Polled) 1 (2 yr old) polled Simm bull. I am calving heifers to this bull now. 1 mature polled Simm bull. I have calves to see, all born unassisted to cows out in the pasture. Also consigning to “Transcon Cattle Country Simmental & Charolais Bull Sale.” Neepawa Apr 12th. 3 yearling Simm bulls (2 polled) Delight Simmentals (204)836-2116 St. Alphonse, MB.

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MB POULTRY, RABBIT & Pet Stock Association will be holding their annual spring sale Sun, Apr 29th, 12:00 noon start. Brandon Keystone Centre. For info call Ernie at (204)727-3857.

Cattle for sale - Shorthorn Quality yearling shorthorn bulls, red, roan and white. Also a mature herd sire and a red long yearling. Prices start at $3000.00. Greg Tough, Hargrave Man. (204)748-3136; gwtough@rfnow.com FOR SALE: AT THE farm & at Douglas Bull Test Station, Sale Apr 7th, 2012. Yearling & 2 yr old bulls, Red, White or Roan, Polled, moderate birth weights, easy fleshing & docile. Call Uphill Shorthorns (204)764-2663 or cell (204)365-7155. rgray4@mymts.net

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W + RANCH HAS 6 Red bulls for sale: 88-94-lbs. b.w-sold cows; 2 beef booster M4bulls, 2-yrs; 1 Simm bull, 2-yr; 1 beef booster M4 bull, 3-yr; 1 beef booster M2 bull 4-yr; 1 Simm bull 4-yr $2,500-3,000, semen tested; 1-year old hef’s sired by older bulls, can be seen. Contact Stewart Tataryn (204)646-2338, RM St Laurent.

2 GOOD PERFORMANCE TESTED high-yielding shorthorns at Douglas Test Station Sale on April 7. BVD & IBR free. On farm, yearlings, 2yr-olds and herd bulls. Phone:(204)859-2088, www.birchhillshorthorns.com. Birchhill Shorthorns.

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600 LARGE ROUND GRASS mix hay bales, no rain, good quality, 1700-lbs; 150 dry oat & wheat straw bales. Trucking arranged. Call (204)345-8532 900 SMALL SQUARE OAT Straw bales, under tarp, $2.50 per bale, take them all $2 per bale. Phone (204)866-3304 or cell (204)371-6541. FOR SALE: LARGE SQUARE bales 4x4x8, Rye Grass, Oat Straw, Wheat Straw, can deliver. Also 53-ft. drop deck PJ trailer 2007, VGC, safetied. Phone Phil Cormier (204)771-9700, La Salle, MB. FOR SALE: ROUND BROM & alfalfa mix bales, excellent condition, also round wheat straw. Can deliver. Phone:(204)324-9300 or (204)324-7622. HORSE HAY, BALED DRY Alfalfa Timothy Brome, $65/solid core round bales, $4/small square bales, shedded. Call Paul (204)228-6884 LARGE ROUND ALFALFA/BROME BALES. Phone: (204)859-2724 evenings, Rossburn MB.

• Vomi wheat • Vomi barley • Feed wheat • Feed barley • Feed oats • Corn • Screenings • Peas • Light Weight Barley You can deliver or we can arrange for farm pickup. Winnipeg 233-8418 Brandon 728-0231 Grunthal 434-6881 “Ask for grain buyer.”

Contact Denis or Ben for pricing ~ 204-325-9555

NOW BUYING Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Licensed & Bonded P.O. Box 1236 129 Manitoba Rd. Winkler, MB. R6W 4B3

1998 7X21 REAL INDUSTRIES goose neck stock trailer, good condition $5500; Bale trailer, hauls 14 5x6 round bales, I-beam frame, good condition $3800. Phone:(204)529-2091 or (204)529-2046. BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our prices!” “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & price!” “Certainly worth the call!” Phone (204)724-4529. Dealer #4383 STOCK TRAILERS GN 7x24, $5,000; 6x16 $3,500; 7x22 $3,500; GN Flat deck 24-ft., $5,000; 25-ft. w/ramps $5,500; New decks for 3/4 IT trucks; 9-ft. $2,350; 11-ft. $2,850; 7-ft $1,500; 25-ft. Pintle hitch w/ramps, $5,900. Phone (204)857-8403

TRAVEL 2003 ALFA GOLD 5TH wheel trailer, 37-ft, 3 axles, 3 slide-outs, luxury features= fridge, confection microwave oven, stove, tv, king-size bed, pull-out couch, walk-in closet, lots of storage, electric main awning w/wind sensor, slide-out covers. Mint condition. Please contact (204)750-2322, or (204)745-9581.

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CAREERS

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

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TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous

CRYSTAL CITY, MB 204-873-2395

“ON FARM PICK UP”

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

2009 KEIFER DELUXE ALUMINUM livestock trailer, 2x7,000-lb axles, $9,990. Phone (204)325-8691 or (204)325-2820.

CAREERS Help Wanted DAIRY FARM NEAR LABROQUERIE is looking for a Herdsman to work in a new robotic barn, has to be A.I. experienced, has to enjoy working with cows & electronics. Please call (204)424-5109 or (204)326-0168. SEASONAL FULL AND/OR P/T labourer required on grain farm 15-min S of Wpg. Must have valid license. Call (204)746-0275 for more details.

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! TIRES FEDERATION TIRE: 1100X12, 2000X20, used aircraft. Toll free 1-888-452-3850 FOR SALE: 2, 14.9X46 Goodyear Dyna torque radials w/rims. Rims have extended centres. Like new condition. Phone (204)745-3404, Carman. TIRES: 4- 20.8X38 BIAS ply Goodyear; 4- 20.5x25 bias ply industrial tires; 2- Firestone 800x70 R38. Phone:(204)773-2879.

SWINE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED at CV Farms. A farrow to finish hog operation near Argyle, MB. Job involves all aspects of work in barn, including care of pigs, treatment, feeding, breeding, farrowing sows, moving & loading hogs, carrying out hygiene routines. Applicants should have at least 2 yrs experience working w/pigs. Salary $14.80/hr. Housing available at reasonable rent. Email resume to cvhogfarm@gmail.com

ZEGHERS SEED INC. Full time Bookeeper/Administration Position available at Zeghers Seed Inc. Holland, Manitoba. Financial duties include: AP, AR, Payroll, Inventory control, GST, PST, Business tax preparation, foreign exchange, Farm Accounting. General office & administration duties: Reception, CGC HACCP controls & records, traceability. Employee Health Benefits and RRSP plans available. Work hours flexible. Salary dependant on experience. Submit resume with references to Zeghers Seed Inc. Box 426 Holland, MB R0G 0X0 Attention: Shawn

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