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Hefty raise for railroads Revenue cap to rise 9.5 per cent By Allan Dawson

A young farmer’s business acumen wows Toronto judges Brett Sheffield says family, community and his diploma program mentor fostered his outlook

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et ready to dig a little deeper to ship this year’s harvest to export ports. The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved a hefty 9.5 per cent raise in the revenue cap, which is the maximum railways can earn from shipping grain, a boost that could cost farmers an extra $87 million or about $3 per tonne. The move is prompting farm groups to ask Ottawa for a review of the revenue cap formula. “We’ve seen with this increase how creative railway accounting can work to the railway’s advantage,” said Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney May 2. He was alluding to changes in how the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) now calculates some railway costs. But calls for a full review of railway costs are muted, with some fearing it could make farmers worse off. Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP) standing policy favours a review, but Chorney is wary. A year ago, then minister of State for transport Rob Merrifield warned a costing review could see farmers pay even more. “It’s (revenue cap) only gone up 6.2 per cent — less than the cost of living in a decade so it’s not something that’s getting out of hand on us,” he said. See RAIL RAISE on page 6 »

Pilot Mound’s Brett Sheffield, 26, was recently named Student Entrepreneur champion for Central Canada in a national program recognizing outstanding entrepreneurial skills. photo: lorraine stevenson

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rett Sheffield didn’t think farming was in his future, but five years ago he made an abrupt U-turn and came home to start with 160 acres. The 26-year-old has since expanded his land base to 1,700 acres, and is nearly finished a two-year agricultural diploma program at the University of Manitoba. He also became owner of the local fitness centre in town last year. Buoyed about the prospects of being a full-time farmer and running the intown business, he’s as comfortable calling himself a businessman as farmer. Taking a business approach has helped him see the huge opportunities in agriculture, he says.

“As a business person you’re always looking for opportunities, rather than threats,” he said. “I’m always looking for the opportunities.” That outlook, aptitude and his skills for business recently earned him a prestigious award. He was named the 2012 Student Entrepreneur champion for Manitoba and Central Canada in the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship Program, a 25-year-old national charitable organization dedicated to teaching and igniting young Canadians to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities. Sheffield so impressed a panel of 30 judges in Toronto, he beat out four other student entrepreneurs possessing MBAs from Ontario and Quebec. He’ll be in

Calgary later this month to compete for a national title.

Good preparation

He credits the agriculture diploma program for preparing and training him to take an entrepreneurial approach to farming. He really benefited from being able to run ideas and questions past instructors, he said. “Scott Corbett (School of Agriculture instructor) was my mentor and he was great through the whole process, helping me with any questions I had and he always made time for me,” he said. “That was almost more valuable than anything else.” He and his father, with whom he See YOUNG FARMER on page 6 »

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INSIDE

from the science file

LIVESTOCK New management needed

Study suggests red meat cheers you up

Discussions begin towards federal withdrawal from community pastures

Women who ate less than the recommended amount were twice as likely to be depressed or anxious

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Big seed changes canola equation Higher seeding rates may be needed to achieve plant stand targets

FEATURE What are the chances? A constitutional expert weighs on how the CWB legal challenges might play out.

CROSSROADS Casting the ‘net’ Souris uses social media to reel in new ideas for its park

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midst a bevy of studies surgesting red meat consumption is bad for your body, Australian researchers say not eating enough of it is linked to depression and anxiety. Associate Professor Felice Jacka and colleagues from Deakin University’s Barwon Psychiatric Research Unit have studied the relationship between the consumption of beef and lamb and the presence of depressive and anxiety disorders in more than 1,000 women from the Geelong region. “We had originally thought that red meat might not be good for mental health, as studies from other countries had found red meat consumption to be associated with physical health risks, but it turns out that it actually may be quite important,” Jacka said.

“When we looked at women consuming less than the recommended amount of red meat in our study, we found that they were twice as likely to have a diagnosed depressive or anxiety disorder as those consuming the recommended amount.” The study, published in the April issue of the Italianbased journal Psychotherapy Psychosomatics, found that even when the overall healthiness of the women’s diets and other factors such as their socio-economic status, physical activity levels, smoking, weight and age were taken into account, the relationship between low red meat intake and mental health remained. “Interestingly, there was no relationship between other forms of protein, such as chicken, pork, fish or plant-based proteins, and mental health,” Jacka said in a release. “Vegetarianism was not the

explanation either. Only 19 women in the study were vegetarians, and the results were the same when they were excluded from the study analyses.” That said, the study doesn’t suggest it’s a good idea to eat too much red meat either. “We found that regularly eating more than the recommended amount of red meat was also related to increased depression and anxiety,” Jacka said. Given the results of this study, Jacka said she believes following the recommended weekly intake of red meat could boost mental health.

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Scholarship for sheep producers Students who are active in the Manitoba sheep industry are now eligible for a $500 scholarship offered by the Manitoba Sheep Association. Applicants must be involved with sheep and either be a member of the MSA or related to a member in order to be eligible. Applicants must provide proof of enrolment in a recognized postsecondary program, they must provide two references from individuals who are not immediate family members, and they must complete a short essay highlighting their involvement in the industry. Applicants must also specify how they foresee their post-secondary education contributing to their future involvement in the Manitoba Sheep Industry. One scholarship will be awarded annually. Deadline for applications is June 30. For more information, go to: mb@ mbsheep.ca.

Farm community rallies around one of its own There has been an outpouring of support for the Brunel family of Ste. Rose By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

anitoba’s rural community is rallying around a Ste. Rose farm family who lost their home to a fire April 28 while they were in Winnipeg receiving leukemia treatments for their critically ill toddler. Friends say Rob and Erin Brunel have been overwhelmed by outpouring of support. Brunel is well known for his activities in farm organizations, including serving as chair of the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ grains, oilseeds and pulses committee and the Canadian Young Farmers Forum. “Rob is pretty humbled by all this attention,” said KAP president Doug Chorney, who visited the Brunels at the hospital May 4, taking some toys to replace those the family lost in the fire. “I know not just KAP but the whole industry, the Canadian Young Farmers Forum and many people who Rob’s been involved

with over his ag-political career have really rallied around the family,” Chorney said. While in Ottawa testifying before the standing committee last week, Chorney said he was regularly approached by those who’ve heard of the family’s plight. “I had Canadian Federation of Agriculture officials and past presidents asking about them. There were MPs, like Bob Sopuck, expressing their concern. Across Canada everyone is worrying about them.” The family home caught fire after Brunels had travelled to Winnipeg to receive leukemia treatments for two-year-old son Larsen, who has been battling the disease over the past nine months. Their four-year-old daughter Myley was at home with her grandparents, but all escaped without injury. Stories in the Winnipeg Free Press and on television have prompted widespread offers of help for the young farm family, who are living in the small Winni-

peg condo they rented after their son became ill. Their house was insured. The cause of the fire was being investigated. Deloraine-area farmer Glen Franklin, chair of KAP’s District 1, said at week’s end he knew email traffic between District 1 members was prompting people to make donations to help the family. “Everyone’s thought, gol’ darn, here’s a guy who’s really worked hard for all Manitoba farmers. We should be doing something,” Franklin said. People offering financial support are being directed to any Royal Bank of Canada branch, where friends of the Brunels have opened a trust account to take donations on the family’s behalf. CancerCare organized a press conference last Thursday so Rob and Erin could speak to media. The number of calls to the family by reporters had become overwhelming. Chorney, who has daily contact with the family through phone

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People traps not allowed STAFF / The provincial government is strengthening legislation that makes it an offence to booby trap a property in such a way that could cause bodily harm or death to someone entering it. That includes using animals to protect properties where unlawful activity is taking place. The legislative changes, targeted at the illegal drug trade, strengthens the Fortified Buildings Act to make it a provincial offence for a person to set a trap that is likely to harm someone on a property or for a person who owns or occupies a property to knowingly let it remain there. The legislation would let either the province’s Public Safety Investigations (PSI) unit or police apply for a warrant to enter a property to inspect it and seize such traps if there are reasonable grounds to believe that such devices are on the property. The proposed legislation would not apply to every animal, but is targeted to animals that pose a threat to people who enter the property, based upon the species or breed of the animal, its size and temperament, its location on or within the property and whether it is confined or restrained in some way. Enforcement of the existing act by the PSI unit has forced the removal of fortifications at more than 50 properties.

Manitoba Agriculture’s John Heard discusses soil with high school students at the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm near Carman. The students were on tour while attending the International Student Science Fair held for the first time in Manitoba last week. Forty-two schools from 17 countries participated in this year’s fair to interact with the theme Living Sustainably — the role of science and technology. PHOTO: LAURA RANCE

calls and texts, said the couple has hired a full-time employee to help Rob’s father seed this year’s crop. “It’s an emotional roller-coaster for their family,” he said. “This latest tragedy is obviously nothing anyone would ever expect to have to deal with.” Chorney said the couple is keeping an optimistic outlook. “He’s got a ‘we’re going to beat this’ attitude.” The couple has stressed their son’s survival is what matters most. “If we’d lost the house and hadn’t been dealing with cancer with our son, yeah, it’d be a big deal,” Brunel said in a Free Press article. “But our son is our son. The house is a secondary loss, but it’s not the most important thing... There’s only one thing we don’t want to lose. We’re going to focus on that.” The Brunels have asked that the public help by signing up for the bone marrow registry (through the Canadian Blood Services website), or donating blood, or supporting CancerCare Manitoba. Meanwhile, family and friends of the Ste. Rose couple have also begun a massive Facebook campaign to lobby television contractor and handyman Mike Holmes to help the family out by coming to Ste. Rose to rebuild their house. Pleas such as “Mike, the community has banded together to support the Brunels as much as they can, but your helping them out would top it all,” was among numerous postings on www.facebook.com/ make.it.right.mike. Erin posted on Facebook May 4 that Larsen is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant May 31. His four-year-old sister will be the donor. Erin also said the little boy had completed his chemotherapy treatments and they now wait to see if his cell count begins to recover. She thanked all those expressing their support and kind words for their family. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

The challenge of civility

wareness days, weeks and months are a rapidly growing phenomenon in the modern world, a bid by groups with a special interest to flag down our fast-moving society for just a few moments to consider their cause. They can be altruistic, as in World Food Day, observed by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization every Oct. 16 or National Soil Conservation Week celebrated last month. Laura Rance May 6 to 12 is International Compost AwareEditor ness Week. Or they can be whimsical, like National Pig Day, celebrated March 1 in the U.S., or World Penguin Day (April 25) coinciding with the flightless bird’s annual northward migration. One event that caught our eye recently was a press release telling us the entire month of May is International Civility Month, complete with a day-by-day calendar featuring activities designed to promote more civility in the home, workplace and community. It starts simply enough, with saying hello to five people in a day, smiling at others, and remembering to say “please” and “thank you.” Make eye contact, be kind, hold the door open for others, and be patient and don’t interrupt others when they are speaking. Then it gets more complicated. Remember to replace empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls, cleaning up after yourself, avoiding profanity, turning your cellphone off during meetings and speaking positively when interacting with others. It is notable that this declaration didn’t come from governments, which we suggest would benefit from heeding some of this “nice” advice, but rather from a private company that is cashing in on our culture’s appetite, yet increasing ineptitude when it comes to achieving a civil society. Since 1999, Civility Experts has grown from a small 200-foot office focused on delivering dining etiquette workshops and running a Courtesy Camp, to a multinational company with 30 affiliates in 12 countries — teaching the stuff that used to be heaped out in small doses every day around the family dinner table or at the community hall. And of course simply raising awareness does not in itself solve an issue. People must act on that awareness, a process that starts with accepting responsibility and determining their own ability to make things better. We suspect that the fact that fewer families have time to gather for meals and that our increasingly urbanized society has created whole communities of strangers has had something to do with the decline of civility. It is much easier to be rude to someone you never have to see again than to an individual who might one day be teaching your child in school or fixing your car. It might also have something to do with the age of electronic communication, when technology makes it possible for one to carry out most of our affairs without ever having to look another human being in the eye. There is something to be said for an old-fashioned meeting with everyone in the room, and where a rousing debate under Robert’s Rules of Order is followed by a communal meal. We would add these points to the civility challenge. It is much easier to dismiss someone’s alternative view if you are convinced by yourself or others that they are undeserving of your respect. This is accomplished through the use of labels, such as activists, environmentalists, left or right wing (nuts), or urbanites. It is a way of distancing oneself from the fact that the person with whom you disagree is actually a human being, with feelings, and a right to be heard, just like you. Recent debates on important issues have been clouded repeatedly by such departures from civility. In our view, it is entirely acceptable to disagree with another viewpoint, vociferously if you must. But as soon as that disagreement is underlaid with insinuations as to someone’s political leanings — be they left or right — or their character, you’ve crossed the line into a realm that makes civilized discourse virtually impossible. Disrespectful acts tend to boomerang. They create bitterness that leaves lasting scars. We are all poorer for it.

That’s the spirit The farm beat has recently been filled with stories that remind us of why this is a good place to live. There has been an outpouring of support for the Brunel family, whose Ste. Rose home burned to the ground while they were in Winnipeg getting leukemia treatments for their toddler son. A young sister/brother duo laura@fbcpublishing.com

in Russell were honoured for their fundraising towards reuniting immigrant families with their children, and a young Pilot Mound farmer who has been recognized for his business acumen, but whose outlook is liberally peppered with a commitment to community. That’s the spirit that makes Manitoba strong.

OUR HISTORY:

Thomas Bunn House

River Lot 97, Bunn’s Road, RM of St. Clements

By Ed Ledohowski MUNICIPAL HERITAGE CONSULTANT, HISTORIC RESOURCES BRANCH

egun in 1862, the former Thomas Bunn House is likely the oldest continuously occupied dwelling in all of Manitoba and one of its oldest surviving stone structures. It is also a superb example of a modest-size “Georgian-style” house, popular at the time in Scotland and England, where the Hudson’s Bay Company “servants,” including its carpenters and masons, originated and learned their craft. Thomas Bunn was an early pioneer of St. Clements who devoted much of his life to shaping the development of this part of the Red River Settlement. His father, Dr. John Bunn, was a chief factor with the Hudson’s Bay Company and also a surgeon, who retired to Red River in 1824. His mother was of mixed-blood ancestry. Young Tom was educated at the Red River Academy, became a member of the Church of England and a Freemason and was well respected in both the Aboriginal community and English “society” at Red River. He became clerk of the HBC’s Council of Assiniboia, which governed the settlement, in 1865 and a full council member in 1868. In 1869 during the anxious days of Red River Resistance, Tom was elected to represent St. Clements on Louis Riel’s provisional government, served as secretary of state and helped negotiate the terms of Manitoba’s entry into Canadian Confederation. In 1870, he was elected to Manitoba’s first legislative assembly, studied law and was called to the bar in 1871. He died in 1875. In the aftermath of the “Great Flood of 1852,” Thomas promised his wife he would build a house that would be safe from future flooding. In 1861, he located and purchased a parcel of land on a high riverbank near the east landing of the Mapleton river ferry, opposite St. Clements Anglican Church. The building site was 13 metres (40 ft.) above the normal spring high-water mark, and had never flooded. Thomas then hired former HBC mason Samuel Taylor (whose work at Red River also

included Lower Fort Garry and St. Clements church) to build a substantial stone home for the family. The home was finally completed in August 1864. It was given the name “Victoria Cottage” after Queen Victoria, the new reigning monarch. The house measures nine metres (28 ft.) by 13 metres (40 ft.), with stone limestone rubble walls one metre thick and set three metres into the ground. The limestone used in its construction was quarried from the banks of the river and gathered from local fields. A mixture of sand and homemade lime was used to make mortar. Taylor wrote of the many nights during the winters of 1862 and 1863 that he tended to the fire in Mr. Bunn’s lime kiln — built specifically to produce lime needed for the mortar and for whitewashing the finished walls. The building’s rafters were constructed of large squared timbers fastened at the peak with wooden dowels. The main floor possesses three rooms, a parlour, a kitchen and a dining room. The upper storey possesses four bedrooms and is lighted by five dormer windows. Victoria Cottage was a well-known and highly visible local landmark, as the approach road to the river passed close by as it descended the riverbank to the Mapleton ferry landing. In 1936, the house was sold to George Montague, a Winnipeg businessman who recognized the historical value of the house and spent considerable effort in renovation, installing modern conveniences yet carefully retaining the historical nature of the house. In 1944, the house was purchased by Dr. C.B. Stewart of Winnipeg who initially used the property as a summer residence. With later improvements of facilities and with the addition of a purebred Polled Hereford herd of beef cattle, the family operated a full-scale farm, Victoria Dale Farm. The farm operations are currently on a reduced scale. Additional information is available online at: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/prov/p069 or www.redriverancestry.ca/bunn-thomas-1830. php or www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/bunn_t.

Thomas Bunn 1830-75

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Innovation report raises potential of traditional industries Traditional industries are a major economic driver yet they are largely ignored in public policy making By Alex Binkley co-operator contributor / ottawa

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he agri-food sector should consider joining forces with the fisheries, mining, forestry and energy industries to remind Canadians how important the countr y’s original economic building blocks remain. The forestry, mining and energy sectors generate about 11 per cent of the national Gross Domestic Product, says a new report from the Public Policy Forum. Add in at least eight per cent of the GDP that comes from the agri-food sector and a contribution from fisheries and the traditional industries easily account for 20 per cent of the economy, says PPF president David Mitchell. That finding bumps up against the widely quoted maxim that big cities are the economic engines of the country. The GDP is a widely recognized yardstick of economic growth and importance. “The traditional industries are a major segment of the economy, but they’re largely ignored in government policy-making,” Mitchell said in an interview. While agri-food isn’t mentioned in the report, its observations and conclusions would apply just as much to the food sector as they do to extractive industries. The thrust of the report, based on consultations with business leaders, was the need to encourage innovation so these industries can remain internationally competitive, Mitchell said. The forum’s work was supported by Natural Resources Canada, which is why agriculture and fisheries weren’t included in the calculation. He hopes those sectors will come into play in future studies. Mitchell says the forum has been research-

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“Use it or lose it” comments tactless In the April 5 Manitoba Co-operator story “CWB offering new crop prices, contracts now,” by Allan Dawson, Grain Growers of Canada executive director Richard Phillips tactlessly comments that farmers need to use the CWB or lose it. This idea coming from Phillips is ironic and quite frankly foolish. Phillips was a cheerleader for his Conservative patrons as they crippled the CWB by removing most

ing the agri-food sector. He praises it for working hard to create an international reputation for high-quality and innovative products. Because they face similar problems and are export dependent, the traditional industries need to share their ideas, he added. “We want a multi-sectoral dialogue among producers, the research community, the policy community and governments at all levels. We want to get people out of their silos.” The forum hopes in the future to get involved in discussions on food safety and security, he said. The other industries could also learn from efforts by several organizations to produce a National Food Strategy. In a paragraph that will resonate with the agri-food industry, the report says, “For too long, a single narrative has dominated perceptions of Canada’s natural resources sector, epitomized by the phrase hewers of wood and drawers of water. This narrative maintains that the extraction, processing and export of primary resources (commodities) is old economy activity of inherently low value with little potential for innovation, whereas good jobs, wealth creation and sustainable economic development depends on knowledge generation and innovation in the new economy such as higher-value manufacturing and services sectors.” The report notes “there are always going to be better ways to hew wood and draw water — that high-skilled, high-paying jobs and advanced products, processes and systems are fundamental to success in resource industries. There is as much economic potential for innovation in the natural resources sector as in any other.” The traditional industries “need to work together to embrace a broader view of innovation and to step up efforts to convey to

of its powers including the single desk. The CWB is now just another grain broker without access to the complete elevator system and no ability to allocate rail cars. This is because the CWB cannot get all the grain companies to sign handling agreements beneficial to farmers. So it is basically impossible for farmers in many areas to move grain through the CWB when they don’t have access to a company willing to handle CWB grain. It is dishonest to blame farmers for not doing business with a CWB that cannot physically handle their grain. If Phillips subscribes to the “use it or lose it” philosophy, then why doesn’t he apply it to his own organization? Why not have public policy meetings so farmers can direct the Grain Growers group to do things farmers want — not what the government wants? Why didn’t they support the right of farmers to vote on the changes to the CWB, instead of acting like Conservative lackeys? Why does the Grain Growers hide behind its phoney membership of industry-dominated checkoff organizations? If the CWB fails, it cannot be

The report notes “there are always going to be better ways to hew wood and draw water — that high-skilled, high-paying jobs and advanced products, processes and systems are fundamental to success in resource industries.”

Canadians the importance of innovation to the sector, to fundamentally change its image with the public.” Rural communities require basic infrastructure like roads and telecommunications along with education and social services “to ensure the full engagement of local populations.” Another theme in the report that should be familiar to agri-food is “the importance of telling the story of the resources sector — and the advances that have been made — as fundamental to its ability to enhance its innovative capacity and engage Canadians. Companies across the sector are reducing their environmental footprint, reducing energy use and water consumption, achieving process efficiencies and realizing substantial shareholder returns through innovation.” The report observed that “a single national voice must be identified, representative of all industries and stakeholders, to channel multiple and diverse perspectives into an effective, actionable strategy.”

blamed on farmers, period, full stop. We never got our right to vote because folks like Phillips thought farmers weren’t smart enough to pick our own future. The current legislation ends the CWB in less than five years. We can thank the Conservatives, as well as characters like Phillips who acted as their mouthpiece for setting the CWB up for a fall. Kyle Korneychuk Pelly, Sask.

No vote for CWB “shareholders” It is quite funny to listen to CWB CEO Ian White comment that he sees farmers as the CWB’s natural shareholders. In most companies shareholders have a right to vote on major direction changes, sellouts, or takeovers. No vote was given to the “natural shareholders” when Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz confiscated farmers’ assets through Bill C-18. If the CEO really felt this way, why has he never stated that

farmers should have a vote on the direction of the CWB? Where was he when the CWB had their farmer meetings this past summer when the changes to the CWB were being discussed? The CEO states that Cargill has not even raised the idea of acquiring a privatized wheat board. My question is why would they even talk to White about this? He is not running the CWB — Minister Ritz is. Presently, there are five people appointed to the CWB board of directors by Minister Ritz. This arrangement is a mockery of good governance and only portrays a puppet attitude of doing what the minister directs. This is a far cry from when 10 farmer-elected directors were also giving direction to the CEO. That was a democratic indication of what farmers wanted. White is more of a communications consultant for the minister, whose only remaining substantive task is to shut the lights out as he leaves the building as the CWB fails. His $800,000-per-year job is probably short term at best. Donn Dutchak Rama, Sask. 306-593-4554

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shares farm equipment, are now contemplating merging the 1,700 acres they each have to create one farm. Sheffield is also developing a value-added venture, but not divulging details just yet. “Next fall I can let you know what I’m up to,” he says with a sly smile. This is the first time one of the school’s students has been nominated for the ACE, said Michelle Rogalsky, director of University of Manitoba’s School of Agriculture, noting she is pleased to see him getting this recognition. Sheffield is not only farming full time, but going to school and taking over a business in his hometown at the same time. “He’s an extraordinary young man,” said Rogalsky. “He has a passion for agriculture. He cares about Pilot Mound. And he cares about Manitoba and the future of farming.” Rogalsky said Sheffield’s ACE recognition sends an important message about complexity of skills farmers must now have. “You need to be an extraordinary manager,” she said, add-

“Growing up in Pilot Mound has definitely helped me have sound roots and a sense of community. I think that’s helped me along the way to grow and be a better business person.” BRETT SHEFFIELD

Brent Sheffield is passionate about farming as a business, but he also has a healthy dose of community values.

ing the diploma program is all about creating these kinds of managers. The ACE judging process is actually similar to what they put their students through, she added. “Students put together a management plan that they have to present, and they go through all the steps, doing the budgeting, financial projected statements, analysis of risk, analysis of their marketing. And they have to defend how they came up with those choices,” she said. “That’s what Brett did when he went to Toronto.”

Sheffield said several judges told him afterward they really don’t know much about agriculture or the farm business, and that he’d painted a whole new picture of Prairie agriculture for them.

Not just a way of life

He said he hopes talking about this award helps more recognize the kind of business farming actually is, and why hard-working, smart people are attracted to it, he said. “People aren’t doing it just as a way of life,” he said. “It’s big

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business and a very high-risk business.” But this young farm owner is no pinstriped suit either. The ball-capped 26-year-old is rooted in his home community. Waiting to get back to seeding barley last week, Sheffield said the other key influence on him, besides school, has been family and growing up in a rural community. “I grew up playing on all sorts of teams in the area. And my parents are very involved in volunteering so I try to help out where I can,” he said, adding

that’s taught him the value of helping others, not merely looking after No. 1. “Growing up in Pilot Mound has definitely helped me have sound roots and a sense of community. I think that’s helped me along the way to grow and be a better business person.” He bought the Stay Fit Health Club not just because it presented a good business opportunity. “It was important for our community. We didn’t want to lose that.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Chorney said he doesn’t believe such a big jump is justified given the healthy profits the railways are earning. The previous record increase was eight per cent in 2008-09 due mainly to projected higher fuel costs. The CTA announced April 30 a 9.5 per cent increase in the Volume-Related Composite Price Index ( VRCPI) used to determine how much the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) can earn annually from transporting western grain. The VRCPI adjusts railway costs such as labour, fuel and materials, for inflation. However, the index doesn’t take into account increased railway efficiency, which farmers argue they have contributed to by having to haul grain farther, to bigger elevators, which they ultimately paid for through elevation charges. As a result some farm groups believe railway profits from grain have never been higher.

Variable costs

A study commissioned by the wheat board several years ago estimates the railways were earning close to 60 per cent of their variable costs, compared to 20 per cent in the late 1980s. The report concludes farmers were collectively overpaying the rail-

ways $6 a tonne or a total of $200 million a year. Most of this year’s 9.5 per cent increase is due to changes in how the CTA calculates the contribution the railways make to their pension plans (4.6 per cent) and the cost of capital (3.3 per cent). Inflation accounts for 1.6 per cent of the increase. Under the CTA’s old calculations the cap would have increased by 1.6 per cent, the CTA said. That would’ve been just under the 1.9 per cent annual rate of inflation. The CTA said under its old calculation the cost of railway capital would’ve fallen 14.6 per cent due to lower equity and tax rates. “This represents a significant jump in freight rates,” Western Ca n a d i a n W h e a t G r ow e r s Association president Kevin Bender, said in a news release. “The government needs to review the components of the revenue cap and come up with a better approach to ensure farmers are not hit with unwarranted freight increases.” Instead of adjusting the revenue cap to simply reflect higher rail costs, the Wheat Growers say the cap should be adjusted to reflect costs in a competitive market. For example, the allowance for wages should reflect averages for similar type of work where there’s

competition, such as the trucking industry. The railways would then work to keep labour costs, including pensions, in check. National Farmers Union president Terry Boehm agrees the railways are powerful and they could undermine a costing review, but says government oversight could counter it. A review is necessary to prevent farmers from being overcharged, he said. Under the Western Grain Transportation Act, rail costs were reviewed every four years and rates adjusted to reflect increased rail efficiency. The Wheat Growers want the cap inflation formula reviewed and even tweaked, but oppose a full costing review, partly because the government has rejected it, said association executive director Blair Rutter. “It’s just not on,” he said. “It would take so much manpower.”

Market discipline

The association would prefer market forces discipline rail rates, but acknowledges it’s not possible with railways operating as duopolies. However, the Wheat Growers hope the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk will stimulate enough domestic processing to force the railways to compete to attract grain. The revenue cap has increased

revenue cap adjustment

Source: Canadian Transportation Agency

an average of 2.1 per cent a year since 2000, matching the rise in the Consumer Price Index. However, last year the cap rose 3.5 per cent adding about a buck a tonne to the average cost of shipping grain. It went up 7.4 per cent or more than $2 a tonne in 2010-11. Even though the cap, which is also adjusted for the volume of grain moved, is going up dramatically, the railways don’t have to charge more. The federal government introduced the cap in 2000 so the railways could set

their own freight rates, while protecting farmers from being gouged. The railways said competition would keep revenues well under the cap, but most years they’re close to it or exceed it. Farmers say that’s proof competition doesn’t exist between the railways. When the railways exceed the cap, the overage, plus a five per cent penalty, must be paid to the Western Grains Research Foundation. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 10, 2012

Rail shippers look to legislation to address service issues The railways wouldn’t agree to service agreements, so shippers want Ottawa to legislate By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

he federal process to negotiate service level agreements or a dispute settlement mechanism for railway customers didn’t deliver, but the exercise was still a success, according to Greg Cherewyk, executive director of Pulse Canada. That’s because it clearly demonstrates federal legislation is required to make it happen. “The Dinning process has done a great job informing the next stage, which is drafting legislation,” Cherewyk, one of two officials representing agricultural shippers during the Dinning process, said in an interview May 3. “By not establishing an agreement on the mandatory elements of a service level agreement (with the railways)... we have given a pretty clear signal to the government that their legislation will have to provide that guidance.” Some shippers, including Roger Larson, president of the Canadian Fertilizer Institute, is disappointed the “facilitated” Dinning process failed to deliver what shippers were seeking. But Cherewyk said he wasn’t surprised. After all, shippers had

previously failed to convince the railways to enter into service level agreements voluntarily. Federal rail legislation could be introduced this fall Transport Minister Denis Lebel told reporters earlier in the day. “It’s very difficult to have a timeline before the summer... If it’s in the fall, it will be in the fall,” Lebel said, speaking to reporters by conference call from Germany. The government’s timeline makes sense, Cherewyk said. Former Alberta treasury minister Jim Dinning, who was appointed by the federal government Oct. 31, 2011 to get the railways and its customers to develop a template for service agreements and a streamlined commercial dispute resolution process, held his last meeting April 16. Now he’s preparing a report, which will assist the government in drafting legislation designed to make railways more commercially accountable to their customers and in so doing, improve railway efficiency. The government has also promised to consult with shippers and the railways. With Parliament expected to recess for the summer in late June, there isn’t a lot of time to consult and prepare the legislation, Cherewyk said.

Meanwhile, the shippers’ coalition formed in 2006, has spelled out in writing to Dinning exactly what it wants in the legislation, including the right to service level agreements. Shippers also want regulations specifying elements that will be part of the agreements as well as a system to establish agreements and resolve disputes that arise from them. “As someone described it, ‘we’re only asking for a definition for services we’re buying from the railways,’” Cherewyk said. Railway performance has improved since Ottawa launched its Rail Freight Service Review in 2008. The railways say new regulations aren’t needed. But Cherewyk said shippers fear once the focus is off rail service, performance could again suffer. Shippers face penalties when they fail to meet rail requirements and argue the railways need to face similar discipline. If rail service remains good, penalties or other regulated “backstops” won’t come into play, he said. The Dinning process stems from the service review, which resulted in the federal government announcing in March 2011 measures to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of the entire rail freight supply chain.

“There have been rail service complaints forever, what’s different now is we’re united on where we’re coming from and the government has responded.” GREG CHEREWYK

The government accepted the review panel’s commercial approach and its four key elements: • Railways should provide 10 days’ advance notice of service changes. • Railways and stakeholders should negotiate service agreements. • A fair, timely and cost-effective commercial dispute resolution mechanism should be developed. • Supply chain performance should be monitored through enhanced bilateral performance reporting between shippers and railways, and through public performance reporting. Last month during the Canada Grains Council meeting Mark Hemmes president of Quorum Corporation, which monitors the grain handling and transportation system for the federal government, com-

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plimented the government for its careful and methodical approach to developing new rail legislation. He predicted the approach will result in good policy-making. Cherewyk agrees. Instead of holding town hall meetings to hear anecdotal complaints about rail service, the review panel examined data. Shippers are steadily moving the ball down the field getting closer to the end zone, he said. Cherewyk said their success so far stems from the strong consensus among all rail shippers — from grain, to coal, to cars — on what needs to happen. “There have been rail service complaints forever, what’s different now is we’re united on where we’re coming from and the government has responded,” he said. “It’s very positive.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 10, 2012

Fury over new flood peg A new channel is the only solution, says reeve By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

he province’s apparent decision to make 2011 Lake Manitoba flood levels the new standard has raised the ire of area ranchers and municipal officials. “It’s fine for Mr. Topping to hope that we will raise our cottages and homes up to levels that would be safe in another flood. But we can’t raise the farm- and ranchland. When it’s flooded it takes a lot for it to become unflooded,” said reeve of Lakeview Philip Thordarson. A letter dated March 22 from Steve Topping, executive director of hydrologic forecasting and water management, stated that the former 100-year flood level is outdated, and the new standard will reflect levels reached during the 2011 flood,

as well as the effects of high winds. “Therefore, the standard that will now be used on Lake Manitoba is the 2011 flood,” he wrote, in a letter addressed to the RM of Lakeview. Thordarson fired back a letter to Topping, stating that the RM “strongly rejects” making 2011 flood levels the new standard. He added that those levels were the result of “man-made flooding” caused by the Portage Diversion, and that the only solution is a channel to increase outflow from the lake. “Until this channel is achieved along with proper management, Lake Manitoba is only one major weather event away from another disaster,” he stated. In a followup interview, he questioned whether Topping hadn’t jumped the gun on the new flood level peg, noting that

They say that such a structure could be used to prevent damage to both residences and farmland when the Portage Diversion is used to divert flood waters on the Assiniboine and Souris rivers away from areas farther downstream. “It wouldn’t require a lot of expense,” said Thordarson. “I can’t understand why they won’t look at that.” Topping said that the independent 2011 flood review now underway will look at all options for mitigating future flooding, including a parallel or companion channel to go with the existing structure at Fairford. “Maybe the studies will recommend improved outlet capacity on Lake Manitoba. Maybe they’ll recommend more water retention in the Assiniboine basin,” said Topping. “I can’t specify where that will go at this time.” He added that pegging new

a Lake Manitoba Regulation Review Committee is currently consulting with landowners about their opinions on what the flood level should be. “I can’t help but wonder if he’s been acting on his own,” said Thordarson. “It should be an embarrassment to the government.” Topping, for his part, said that the new flood peg at 2011 levels is an “interim” standard for use in zoning new and rebuilt homes and cottages, and may be revised in certain areas once the review committee finishes its work. “They may very well recommend a lower range,” said Topping. Area residents are demanding that a new channel for regulating lake flows be dug following a natural run on Crown land from Watchorn Bay on Lake Manitoba to Lake St. Martin.

“It’s fine for Mr. Topping to hope that we will raise our cottages and homes up to levels that would be safe in another flood. But we can’t raise the farm- and ranchland. When it’s flooded it takes a lot for it to become unflooded.” PHILIP THORDARSON

flood protection levels at the latest high water mark is standard practice, noting that it was done after major floods on the Red River in past years. “This is something that needs to be studied as to what can be achieved, and what would be the optimum level of Lake Manitoba,” he said. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 10, 2012

Appeal Court to rule on legality of CWB changes The CWB is already gutted, but will the open market be overturned? By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

he Federal Court ruling that found Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz broke the Canadian Wheat Board Act last fall, will be heard by the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa May 23. If the ruling is upheld Stewart Wells, a former wheat board director and member of the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board (FCWB), expects the federal government will try to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. If the ruling is overturned the FCWB will review the decision before deciding to appeal, Wells said in an interview May 3. The Supreme Court itself decides if it will hear appeals. If it declines the final judgment stands. Dec. 7 Federal Court Justice Douglas Campbell ruled Ritz broke the wheat board act by introducing into Parliament Bill C-18, the Marketing Freedom Act for Grain Farmers, which proposed removing the board’s single desk and creating an open market staring Aug. 1. In a written decision Campbell said under Section 47.1 Ritz had a statutory duty to first consult with the wheat board’s board of directors and get farmers’ approval for the change through a plebiscite. His failure to do so “is an affront to the

“Government can change a law, it can make a law, but it can’t break the law.” STEWART WELLS

rule of law,” Justice Campbell wrote. Despite Campbell’s decision, C-18 was passed by Parliament and proclaimed law in December. According to Wells, the Appeal Court will hear the same arguments. The FCWB will argue again that the minister was obliged under the law, before killing the board’s single desk, to first consult with the wheat board’s directors and have farmers demonstrate support for the change through a vote. The federal government will argue Parliament is supreme and therefore the minister didn’t break the law. “Government can change a law, it can make a law, but it can’t break the law,” Wells said. According to some observers the government should have removed 47.1 from the act through an amendment and then removed the single desk. The Appeal Court will also hear a motion from the FCWB that it shouldn’t even hear the

appeal because by making C-18 law it ignored the Federal Court’s ruling, Wells said. “On the one hand the government ignored the ruling yet it didn’t ignore it completely because it’s appealing it,” he said. Whatever the outcome, the FCWB is continuing its classaction lawsuit against the federal government. The suit requests the board’s monopoly over the sale of western Canadian wheat and barley destined for export or domestic human consumption remain or that western grain farmers receive $17 billion in compensation. Although Ritz has said the government will cover the transition costs, Wells said he believes the pools are bearing some of those costs. “The government has a real incentive to make the pool low so the open market looks better in future years,” he said. Meanwhile, eight former farmer-elected wheat board directors are appealing Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Shane Perlmutter’s Feb. 24 decision not to protect the board’s single desk. Perlmutter ruled he wasn’t bound by Campbell’s decision. He also dismissed the notion that 47.1 required the government to get farmers’ approval to change the board’s mandate. B:10.25”

Constitution expert likes FCWB’s chances By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

here’s a good possibility that the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board will win its case, according to Peter Russell, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto. “The wheat board is pretty well dismantled, but I think it (the legal challenge) has quite a chance of success,” Russell, one of Canada’s leading experts on Canadian constitutional politics, told the CBC recently. “There are two sides to it. There’s the illegal introduction of the bill into Parliament and that is Federal Judge Campbell’s ruling, and it’s under appeal. There’s also a charter challenge to taking away the freedom of the expression of the farmers, so their views are before Parliament when the board’s mandate is changed. It’s certainly a very important challenge.” During an earlier interview with the Manitoba Cooperator Russell predicted the government’s decision to kill the board’s single desk would end up before the Supreme Court. “It’s a grave public matter,” he said.

Parliament can amend the wheat board act to remove Section 47.1, ending the requirement that farmers approve, through a vote, changes to the board’s mandate, he added. “But I think there would have to be a full parliamentary debate.” Debate on Bill C-18, which removes the board’s single desk Aug. 1, was curtailed last fall. When Parliament passes legislation saying farmers have to vote before changing that law, that’s significant, Russell said. It’s important for democracy that proper process be followed. “We don’t just have simple majority rule,” Russell said. “It would be very dangerous if it didn’t matter what commitments Parliament makes, because again the honour of Parliament is at stake here. “ When I mention the honour of Parliament people’s eyes glaze over and they think it’s a funny idea, but it shouldn’t be a funny idea. We should take some pride in our institutions and not just boil them down to bare power and the power of numbers. Parliament has always meant more than just a numbers game.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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EXCHANGES: May 4, 2012

$1 Cdn: $1.004 U.S. $1 U.S: $.9956 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices Winnipeg

(Friday to Thursday) Slaughter Cattle

May 4, 2012

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 70.00 - 80.00 D3 Cows 55.00 - 69.00 Bulls 88.00 - 100.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 115.00 - 123.00 (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 138.25 (701-800 lbs.) 138.00 - 152.00 (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 165.50 (501-600 lbs.) 155.00 - 167.00 (401-500 lbs.) 160.00 - 178.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) 125.00 - 135.00 (601-700 lbs.) 132.00 - 142.00 (501-600 lbs.) 135.00 - 158.00 (401-500 lbs.) 140.00 - 160.00 Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

Heifers

Alberta South $ 107.25 - 110.25 109.00 - 110.25 72.00 - 84.00 64.00 - 75.00 90.21 - 90.12 $ 116.00 - 128.00 122.00 - 141.00 135.00 - 155.00 150.00 - 169.00 158.00 - 180.00 165.00 - 186.00 $ 106.00 - 120.00 115.00 - 133.00 124.00 - 140.00 130.00 - 152.00 140.00 - 160.00 148.00 - 170.00

($/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 (May 3, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close June 2012 115.88 August 2012 118.55 October 2012 123.95 December 2012 127.45 February 2013 129.15 April 2013 130.60

Change 3.51 3.10 3.43 4.50 4.25 4.40

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Feeder Cattle May 2012 August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 January 2013

Producers are benefiting from cow-calf market strength Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

Ontario $ 103.21 - 117.11 100.42 - 116.05 65.95 - 85.09 65.95 - 85.09 82.92 - 100.76 $ 123.44 - 136.21 132.75 - 146.99 133.80 - 156.94 131.07 - 167.97 129.70 - 183.92 136.11 - 187.10 $ 110.67 - 121.68 119.19 - 128.93 118.14 - 140.14 118.11 - 149.85 125.39 - 160.51 129.02 - 167.61

Close 152.63 157.23 158.58 159.68 160.63 160.15

Change 4.06 5.68 5.61 5.63 5.51 4.70

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending April 28, 2012 55,999 14,264 41,735 41,735 611,000

Previous Year 56,911 14,889 42,022 42,022 621,000

Week Ending April 28, 2012 785 29,983 15,884 808 803 4,885 263

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 748 26,526 19,534 1,231 464 2,730 342

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Current Week 165.00E 151.00E 146.61 150.92

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

Futures (May 3, 2012) in U.S. Hogs May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 October 2012

Last Week 165.79 151.72 147.85 152.47

Close 81.30 84.93 86.20 86.80 80.23

Last Year (Index 100) 166.24 151.92 148.54 153.24

Change -5.50 -2.49 -2.27 -1.85 -0.97

Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg 0.65 - 1.00 — 1.80 - 2.50 1.80 - 2.50 2.05 - 2.70 —

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 May 13, 2012 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.950 Undergrade .............................. $1.860 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.935 Undergrade .............................. $1.835 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.935 Undergrade .............................. $1.835 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.890 Undergrade............................... $1.805 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

attle traffic through Manitoba auction yards was slowing down during the week ended May 4, as spring field work starts to take precedence over marketing and a number of auction yards moved to reduced schedules. From a pricing standpoint, activity was steady overall. However, on a case-by-case basis, the markets were more mixed, with some classes of cattle seeing an improvement on the week in one location but declining slightly in another. “There have been no real changes,” said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart, although he noted numbers were slowing to the point “that we’ll almost run out of cattle this year. “We’re into that time of year when guys are cleaning out their pens, and we’re getting a lot of second- and third-cut cattle,” said Nickel. “Most of the good cattle are already through the system.” Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, said strong prices on the cow-calf side recently were good news for producers in the province. Some of that firmness was tied to an increase in retained heifers, as the province’s cattle sector shows some growth. “Across North America we’ve seen significant declines in herd numbers, and supply and demand are catching up,” he said. However, volatility in feed grain markets was causing some concern for feedlot operators, leading to some tight profitability margins on that side, said Dahl. The recent BSE case in the U.S. was having little impact on Manitoba cattle markets, he said, as the acceptance of the science-based approach to dealing with sporadic BSE findings means one case of an old dairy cow in California will not cause a lasting impact on the market. Looking closer to home, “we still have a lot of pasture and hay land around the

“We still have a lot of pasture and hay land around the lakes that is either under water or will be completely unproductive this year.” cam dahl

Manitoba Beef Producers

lakes that is either under water or will be completely unproductive this year,” said Dahl. “We’ll need to continue to work with the government,” he added, noting that efforts need to be made to restore forage land and also to aid producers who need to move their cattle and access hay. Aside from those flooded-out areas, pasture conditions are in “pretty good shape” across Manitoba, said Dahl. Nickel agreed recent precipitation was beneficial for the pasture land in many areas of the province. “Despite some of those negatives, there’s a lot of optimism out there,” said Dahl. He added that it’s been a good spring for calving, and the mild winter helped reduce stress levels for the animals. “On the cow-calf side, things are really strong, but they’re not as rosy on the feeder side just because of high feed prices, tight margins and volatility.” Those concerns faced by livestock feeders have not yet worked their way back to the cow-calf sector, which Dahl said was due to the herd reductions over the past few years. The Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association held its annual meeting on May 4, in conjunction with the ManitobaSaskatchewan auctioneer championships, at the Heartland Livestock Services location in Virden. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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Other Market Prices $/cwt Ewes Lambs (110+ lb.) (95 - 109 lb.) (80 - 94 lb.) (Under 80 lb.) (New crop)

Second- and third-cut cattle heading into system

Toronto 72.78 - 103.36 156.47 - 237.25 222.88 - 242.50 221.90 - 250.03 225.59 - 277.25 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

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 Winnipeg ($/cwt) Kids 175.00 - 205.00 Billys 150.00 - 300.00 Mature —

Toronto ($/cwt) 70.00 - 317.50 — 72.46 - 251.45

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 26.09 - 35.22 29.65 - 44.96

China asks distillers dry grains’ buyers to report imports Beijing wants to monitor surging imports beijing / reuters / China’s Commerce Ministry is expanding import reporting requirements to cover domestic buyers of the feed ingredient, distillers dried grains (DDGs), as Beijing aims to monitor its surging imports of major farm products. From June 1, importers

of DDGs must report contracted import volumes, origins and arrival times twice a month, according to a statement posted on the ministry’s website (www.mofcom.gov.cn). The ministry in 2008 began requiring such advance reporting for import contracts, starting with soybeans, rapeseed and edible oils. It said at the time that the data would help those in the market better gauge import demand. DDGs, a byproduct of corn-based ethanol, have found a ready market in China, the world’s largest meat consumer. DDGs are used by feed mills as a substitute for corn.

China imports almost all its DDGs from the United States. Last year, Chinese imports declined by 47 per cent, but imports are again on the rise. March arrivals were up 17.5 per cent from the year-ago period to 204,281 tonnes. The ministry late last year extended an anti-dumping probe on imports of U.S. DDGs, threatening trade that has grown massively in 2009 and 2010, when China became the world’s largest importer. Industry sources said the ministry may withdraw the investigation next month because China’s own production cannot meet its demand.

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GRAIN MARKETS column

New-crop U.S. corn slips on expected record acres Big-picture economics have sidelined canola speculators Dwayne Klassen CNSC

anola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform lost some ground during the week ended May 4. The declines posted in the nearby May and July futures were greater than in the November-and-beyond months. The unwinding of the old-crop/new-crop spreads was a feature during the week, which resulted in the nearby months moving down and the deferred contracts up. A lot of positions had been established in the old-crop months based on supplies becoming extremely tight because of the strong usage pace. A “toppy” feel to canola on the charts also prompted some liquidation of contracts. Macroeconomic issues also reared their ugly head late in the week, causing speculative accounts to further bail out of positions. The declines in the deferred months were restricted by growing concern over the moisture that has built up in some parts of the Prairies, particularly southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.

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Precipitation, in some cases six inches or more, has flooded out fields in those areas. The onceearly start to seeding in these regions is now out the window and it’s hoped that farmers in the area will actually be able to seed before it’s too late. Underlying support in the deferred months also came from continued indications of tighterthan-anticipated global supplies of oilseeds, with South American soybean output continuously being reduced. There was some arbitrary price movement seen in milling wheat, durum and barley contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform, but very little in the way of actual volume. CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) soybean futures were mainly lower, with declines fuelled by favourable weather for the development of the U.S. winter wheat crop and the resulting ability of U.S. farmers to seed more soybeans. Sentiment that soybean futures were overbought and in need of a further downward correction also weighed on values. Underlying support in soybeans, however, came from continued Chinese demand and further production reductions in the South American soybean crop estimate. CBOT corn futures were down on the week with new-crop contracts experiencing the larger

IGC cuts forecast for 2012-13 world wheat crop london / reuters / The International Grains Council (IGC) cut its forecast for global wheat production in 2012-13 April 25, citing diminished crop prospects in the European Union. “The EU crop forecast is reduced sharply due to reports of worse-than-expected winter damage and recent dry conditions,” the IGC said in a monthly update. The IGC cut its forecast for the 2012-13 global wheat crop by five million tonnes to

of the declines. Most of that selling was linked to the favourable weather for planting and for the development of those crops. The record-large area that will be seeded to corn in the U.S. also remained an undermining price influence. Losses in corn, particularly old-crop months, was tempered by continued sales of U.S. corn to China and the tightening supply situation. Wheat futures at the Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis exchanges were lower on the week. The quick seeding pace of the U.S. spring wheat crop, combined with favourable weather for the development of the U.S. winter wheat crop, sparked the downward price slide. Crop tours in the U.S. Winter Wheat Belt have also found yields will be much better than first anticipated, which in turn added to the bearish price atmosphere. Global supplies of wheat also remain more than adequate to cover any demand jump, which served to add to the price weakness.

Record corn acres

Corn will be the dominant force in the U.S. this year, especially with production expected to hit new highs, assuming the weather co-operates. There is no hiding the fact that U.S. farmers intend to seed the largest corn crop since the 1930s, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture pegging plantings in the 95.9-million-acre region. The biggest difference in the record acres from the 1930s is that yields have improved greatly over this time period. Trendline yields for corn in the U.S. are now at the 164-bushel-per-acre level, compared to only about 25 bu./ac. back then. With the record acres and improved yield prospects, there are already ideas that U.S. corn output will top the 13.1 billion bushels grown in 2007-08. Some private forecasters were anticipating that U.S. corn production could actually top 15 billion bushels. The expectations of production coming in that large have already caused new-crop bids to trade at a significant discount to old-crop values, and the anticipation is that the discount will only continue to increase. Granted, China appears to be in need of more corn, especially with its hog herd expanding and its feed output limited, which should help to offset some of the large production total. Chinese demand for U.S. corn in 2012-13 was seen climbing to six million tonnes from the four million in 2011-12, based on calculation from the International Grains Council. U.S. corn supplies have also been extensively used in the U.S. livestock sector, but with oldcrop supplies tight and the cost of this feed so high, alternatives have been found, including cheaper feed wheat. The ethanol demand for corn was also seen declining, given that U.S. government support programs have fallen to the wayside. However, there are still hopes that with the larger U.S. corn crop, the abundant supply base will cause a shift back to corn, which in turn will give values a chance to move off the bottom they appear destined to test. Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

676 million, well below the prior season’s 695 million. Global wheat consumption in 2012-13 was seen at 680 million tonnes, down from the prior season’s 684 million, with stocks seen dipping to 206 million from 210 million at the end of the 2011-12 season. The IGC also forecast global maize production in 2012-13 at a record 900 million tonnes, unchanged from its previous forecast and up from 865 million in 2011-12. “An increase in 2012 plantings is forecast to lift world maize production by four per cent,” the IGC said.

Export and International Prices Last Week

All prices close of business May 4, 2012

Week Ago

Year Ago

Wheat

CWB export 1CW 13.5 St. Lawrence

—

$437.35

US hard winter ord.Gulf ($US)

N/A

361.58

EU French soft wheat ($US)

N/A

368.00

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

229.99

265.45

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

282.07

332.86

US corn Gulf ($US)

281.58

275.77

306.38

US barley (PNW) ($US)

280.00

250.00

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

245.67

277.56

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

219.00

210.74

544.21

484.88

1,220.91

1,220.69

Coarse Grains

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

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business May 4, 2012 Western barley

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2012

242.00

July 2012

237.00

October 2012

216.00

Canola

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2012

626.80

647.30

July 2012

621.80

638.80

November 2012

577.20

579.80

CWB Pool Forecasts April PRO 2011-12

March PRO 2011-12

Total Payments 2010-11

No. 1 CWRS 13.5

319.00

317.00

344.96

No. 1 CWRS 12.5

283.00

317.73

No. 2 CWRS 13.5

314.00

337.13

No. 1 CWHWS 13.5

319.00

344.96

No. 1 CPSR

249.00

277.77

No. 1 CPSW

244.00

274.67

No. 1 CWRW

245.00

284.23

No. 1 CWES

289.00

314.96

No. 1 CWSWS

250.00

268.72

344.00

342.00

302.94

N/A

235.72

Sel CW Two-Row

309.00

265.74

Sel CW Six-Row

294.00

247.98

2011-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 May 7, 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

24.50 - 25.75

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

24.50 - 25.75

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

20.25 - 22.75

Desi Chickpeas

26.00 - 27.25 — 27.25 - 27.50

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

8.50 - 11.50

Fababeans, large

—

Medium Yellow No. 1

8.40 - 9.00

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

34.90 - 36.75

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

—

Brown No. 1

30.20 - 31.75

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

—

Oriental No. 1

25.40 - 26.75

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

26.85

26.75

—

Report for May 7, 2012 in US$ cwt NuSun (oilseed) Confection Source: National Sunflower Association

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IN BRIEF

Keeping an eye on tame pastures

Business as usual this summer

The province is still mulling options as federal government plans to phase out its role in community pasture management By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

t will be business as usual this summer, despite the recent announcement by the federal government that it is getting out of the community pasture business. “Hopefully, by this fall, as people are taking their cattle out of pastures, it’ll be clear what to expect for next year,” said Robert Fleming, director of policy and planning for Manitoba Agricultural Crown Lands. Applications are submitted for pasture space in the fall, with confirmation of acceptance arriving around February. Arrangements for grazing already in place will be honoured, said Fleming. Whether the provincial government would be prepared to step in where their federal counterparts were pulling out was still up in the air, he said. “That’s obviously the question that every producer is asking and I’m sure everybody in the provincial government involved is now trying to figure out what is the next best thing,” said Fleming. “It’s too new to say what the provincial position is.”

Too new

Some 30,000 head of cattle and horses spend the sum-

mer on the 24 community pastures scattered around the province from The Pas to the Turtle Mountains, under the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) program that started in 1939. PFRA was recently changed to AgriEnvironment Services Branch, or AESB. Generally marginal lands suitable only for grazing, the community pasture lands must be carefully managed to prevent erosion. Given the nature of the land and its varying degrees of bush cover, most of the work is done on horseback. Cam Dahl, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers, said that his organization would work to ensure that community pastures continue to provide grazing access to the cattle industry in the future, regardless of who runs them. “We need a transparent and open consultation process with the federal government and especially with the provincial government because it’s mostly their land,” said Dahl. Options that MBP will put forward may include a cooperative model developed in Ontario, where pastures were sold to a not-for-profit producer-led organization. Future discussions over the coming months will need to involve the patrons, he added.

“There are other options, too. One of them is that the province just takes over and carries on managing the pastures as they are today.” Dahl refused to speculate on the reasons why the federal government decided to pull out of community pastures, but to his understanding, some of the community pastures are operating at a profit, while others are not. The important thing is to maintain producer access at reasonable rates, said Dahl.

Details sketchy

Martin Unrau, president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, said details are sketchy at this point, but it is widely expected that the pastures will revert to provincial management. “Whatever the provinces decide to do with the pastures is up to them,” he said. In talks with individual ranchers, he said that there is a firm consensus that the community pastures are a valuable program they want continued. “If the pasture rate goes up 15-20 cents per cow per day just to make it so they’re breaking even, we’re fine with that,” said Unrau. In response to inquiries, a spokesperson for Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives said that the provincial government is taking a waitand-see stance as it waits for further details and consultations from the federal government. “It is our understanding this process will start in 2013 and

“Hopefully, by this fall, as people are taking their cattle out of pastures, it’ll be clear what to expect for next year.” ROBERT FLEMING

involve a small group of pastures,” she wrote in an emailed response. “The federal government knows we’re not in a position to backfill their budget cuts.” Alan Parkinson, executive director for the Community Pasture Program under AESB, said that the federal government’s decision to divest itself of pasture management responsibility came after a review of all government operations with the aim of reining in the deficit. After 70 years, the program had achieved its aims of protecting marginal lands, and therefore could be ended. However, he could not place an exact dollar amount on how much money would be saved. “Essentially, we’re transferring administration and control of provincial grazing lands back to the provinces,” said Parkinson, adding that such a move would not “shut the door” to provinces wishing to take over and develop programs of their own. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

AGRI-NEWS / Pasture assessments help producers decide if a pasture needs to be rejuvenated and if so, how best to rejuvenate it. The Alberta Tame Pasture Scorecard is a quick and easy way of doing a pasture assessment. The Sustainable Resource Development Health Assessment forms are another good tool that provides a more detailed assessment. Pasture assessments look at key indicators to measure pasture productivity and vigour. Indicators such as plant population, plant density, plant vigour, ground cover, soil damage and severity and uniformity of use are assessed. “Pasture assessments provide producers with information needed to make decisions on grazing management, timing of grazing, crossfencing and pasture fertility,” says Grant Lastiwka, forage/ grazing/beef specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. Pastures should be assessed at least once a year, during the growing season. Pastures that are more intensively managed should be assessed more frequently. These pasture assessments allow producers to look closely at the pasture and identify specific areas where management improvements may be profitable and effective. Assessments allow targeted, specific management. Once problems are identified, a rejuvenation method can be selected to fix the problems. The Alberta Tame Pasture Scorecard is available online and is designed to be simple and straightforward to use, with or without special training.

PRRS vaccine is now registered in Canada Fostera PRRS vaccine is now registered for use in Canada by Pfizer Animal Health as an aid in preventing disease associated with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), Respiratory Form, a disease that costs Canada’s pork industry an estimated $130 million annually. Fostera PRRS is a modified live vaccine for the vaccination of healthy, susceptible swine three weeks of age, or older, in PRRSVpositive herds or seronegative pigs deemed at risk for exposure to PRRSV, as an aid in preventing respiratory disease associated with PRRSV. Registered for use in young pigs, Fostera PRRS helps growing pigs defend against a PRRSV challenge, allowing them to increase their post-challenge weight gain compared to nonvaccinates groups. Fostera PRRS is available exclusively through Canadian veterinarians.

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Taylor

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

May 2

May-01

May-02

Apr-30

May-03

May-04

No. on offer

1,100

690

394

419

656

120

346

100

475

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

100.00-118.50

n/a

110.00-122.00

116.00-125.00

n/a

110.00-118.00

118.00-130.00

800-900

116.00-140.50

117.00-138.00

115.00-132.00

117.00-132.00

124.00-134.00

127.00-135.00

120.00-130.00

120.00-128.00

125.00-134.00

700-800

135.00-146.50

130.00-145.50

128.00-145.50

128.00-147.50

130.00-146.00

135.00-149.00

130.00-139.00

130.00-145.00

132.00-140.00

600-700

140.00-173.50

135.00-156.00

135.00-154.00

140.00-160.00

142.00-165.00

148.00-163.00

145.00-158.00

150.00-160.00

145.00-158.00

500-600

150.00-167.00

145.00-168.50

155.00-178.00

156.00-172.00

160.00-175.00

155.00-168.00

165.00-180.00

150.00-162.50

400-500

171.00-198.00

160.00-188.00

150.00-175.00

170.00-188.00

167.00-187.00

170.00-190.00

160.00-174.00

175.00-190.00

160.00-182.00

300-400

n/a

160.00-181.00

n/a

175.00-190.00

170.00-190.00

n/a

170.00-191.00

180.00-198.00

n/a

102.00-115.00

n/a

105.00-115.00

n/a

800-900

103.00-118.00

110.00-126.00

105.00-122.00

110.00-119.00

110.00-123.00

n/a

118.00-128.00

115.00-128.00

n/a

700-800

100.00-130.00

105.00-126.75

118.00-132.00

115.00-129.50

119.00-135.00

125.00-136.50

120.00-130.00

125.00-133.00

118.00-130.00

600-700

110.00-144.00

115.00-137.00

125.00-140.00

130.00-142.00

137.00-148.00

130.00-138.00

135.00-140.00

125.00-139.00

500-600

120.00-148.00

130.00-150.00

130.00-152.50

135.00-148.00

138.00-155.00

144.00-156.00

145.00-161.00

145.00-155.00

135.00-149.00

400-500

146.00-161.00

140.00-168.00

140.00-163.00

140.00-172.00

148.00-168.00

145.00-165.00

140.00-150.00

150.00-165.00

140.00-157.00

300-400

n/a

145.00-167.50

145.00-166.00

n/a

155.00-172.00

160.00-175.00

n/a

No. on offer

283

n/a

110

n/a

154

117

190

D1-D2 Cows

70.00-77.00

n/a

74.00-82.00

70.00-75.50

68.00-74.00

72.00-78.00

65.00-75.00

70.00-78.00

D3-D5 Cows

50.00-70.00

n/a

63.00-73.00

61.00-69.00

50.00-65.00

45.00-72.00

60.00-65.00

60.00-70.00

Age Verified

78.00-87.00

n/a

72.00-78.50

72.00-76.50

n/a

Good Bulls

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

Slaughter Market

85.00-103.25

85.00-96.50

90.00-96.00

94.00-99.25

89.00-96.00

88.00-98.25

85.00-102.00

88.00-95.00

88.00-99.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

100.00-104.75

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

99.00-103.75

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

50.00-81.75

75.00-85.00

83.00-94.00

77.00-87.00

n/a

78.00-85.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

69.00-79.00

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

64.00-71.00

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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

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Lameness: A stealthy thief that robs performance A 2007 survey estimated lameness accounts for 15 per cent of the gilts and sows that are culled Bernie Peet Peet on Pigs

ameness in sows is a stealthy thief because losses from this health problem often go unnoticed or unrecognized, says Mark Wilson of Zinpro Corporation in Eden Prairie, Minn. “Lameness is one of the major reasons for culling in gilts and sows,” Wilson said at the recent London Swine Conference. “There are several causes of lameness including arthritis, osteochondrosis, disease and claw lesions.” A 2007 sur vey estimated lameness accounts for 15 per cent of the gilts and sows that are culled. “This number is likely underestimated because animals that are culled for reproductive reasons and for age are also often lame,” said Wilson. “Besides concerns for welfare of the animals, culling due to lameness impacts herd dynamics and reduces productivity.” Often losses or removal due to lameness occur in gilts and first parity sows. “Generally, the value of herd replacement gilts is not paid for until they have had at least three litters,” said Wilson. “Each additional litter that a sow has above the third litter dramatically reduces the fixed cost of piglet production.” Improving longevity through the prevention of claw lesions will have a large economic impact, he said. Increasing the number of sows in parity three to six has a large impact on overall productivity of the herd. The most important aspect is to attend to the management

issues — primarily feeding and nutrition — that help prevent claw lesions and lameness, thus improving longevity, he said. As replacement rates are reduced, herds become immunologically more stable and productivity improves, he added. Lameness not only increases the likelihood of early removal from the herd but research also shows it causes a highly significant reduction in sow productivity. “One of the obvious consequences of lameness is pain and inflammation causing a reduction of feed intake,” said Wilson. “If a younger parity sow does not eat well they generally have reduced reproductive performance. There is a direct relationship between daily feed intake during lactation and the time taken for sows to express estrus after weaning.” Longer weaning to estrus intervals are associated with poorer farrowing rate and lower litter size in the subsequent parity. Wilson stressed the importance of achieving a high lactation feed intake in young females and suggested prevention and early treatment of lameness and claw injuries will help maintain appetite and feed consumption. Many of the claw lesions and injuries found in sows are inflammatory-type wounds. Wilson said mechanisms that result in these lameness and foot injuries impacting reproduction are similar to those involved when there is a lack of nutrients. “Is it any wonder that we see more sows abort or absorb embryos, decreased litter sizes born, and a lack of return to estrus when sows are severely lame?” he asked. The presence of non-cycling ovaries was the most common

Feeding and management to help prevent claw lesions and lameness should begin early in the development and selection of gilts, says Dr. Mark Wilson.

(nine per cent of sows) problem found in the reproductive tracts of cull sows during a 2007 survey. The incidence of this problem increased as sow body condition decreased and was also correlated with rear foot abscesses. However, Wilson noted, not all sows with claw lesions will exhibit changes in appetite and feed consumption. The injury must be inflammatory to see these responses. Many aspects of nutrition impact claw health, including energy, protein, macro minerals, trace minerals and vitamins. Feeding organic minerals in an amino acid complex has been shown to improve feet lesion scores, milk production and reproductive performance in dairy cattle. Although further research is needed in sows, some trials suggest that nutrition may play an important role in supporting the immune

system and improving lameness and reproductive performance. “When the minerals zinc, manganese and copper were provided in the diet as an amino acid complex in a controlled experiment, results showed a decrease in claw lesions of sows housed in gestation crates, compared to those fed the same mineral levels as sulphates,” Wilson said. “The results indicated that the sows fed trace minerals as amino acid complexes had significantly less lesions on the hind limbs than control sows.” Also, analysis on the prevalence of lameness indicated it was lower for the sows fed trace mineral amino acid complexes (34 per cent versus 51 per cent) compared to sows fed inorganic trace minerals. When reproductive performance was evaluated, the treated sows had more pigs born alive (11.07 versus

10.44) and litter birth weight also tended to be higher (16.99 versus 16.16 kilograms). Claw health is crucial to the overall well-being of the sow, Wilson concluded. “Claw lesions that penetrate the corium — the deep inner layer of the skin, under the horn of the hoof — increase the potential for inflammatory response and are associated with pain, lameness and decreased productivity,” he said. “B e c a u s e l a m e n e s s a n d reproductive failure are two of the most prominent reasons for early removal from the sow herd, feeding and management to help prevent claw lesions and lameness should begin early in the development and selection of gilts.” Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal.

Scrapie confirmed at same Ontario farm as missing herd “Farmers Peace Corp” admits removing sheep from suspect herd Staff

ne of the sheep remaining at a quarantined southeastern Ontario farm where 31 sheep disappeared last month has been confirmed positive for scrapie. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed in a release April 27 that a sheep that had died on the farm operated by Linda Montana Jones near Hastings, Ont., had the fatal nerve disease. The farm was placed under quarantine after another sheep in Alberta that originated from the Jones farm tested positive for scrapie, CFIA said. Scrapie is a federally reportable livestock ailment from the transmissible spongiform encephaolpathy ( TSE) family of neurodegenerative diseases, such as BSE in cattle and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in people.

“Moving potentially diseased animals during their greatest period of infectivity risks spreading the disease to an even larger number of animals.” Livestock group’s release

The finding further complicates Jones’ well-publicized efforts to prevent her flock from being destroyed and tested — as CFIA officials had reportedly planned to do on April 2. However, on that day, 31 of the farm’s 41 animals were found to be missing. According to an earlier statement from Jones, an unknown party identifying itself as the “Farmers Peace Corp” left a note claiming responsibility for the sheep-napping. Ontario Provincial Police are still investigating.

Karen Selick, a Belleville, Ont. lawyer for the Calgary-based Canadian Constitution Foundation, representing Jones, has previously alleged all of the condemned animals on the quarantined farm have tested negative for scrapie in live biopsies and none of the flock showed clinical symptoms of scrapie in the 12 years Jones has raised sheep. The CFIA release said the missing sheep pose a serious risk for scrapie and could spread the disease to other sheep and goats and that any

premises that receive the missing sheep will be subject to “a quarantine and further regulatory action” which could include criminal prosecution under the Health of Animals Act. A single sheep Jones sold to an Alberta farm in 2007 was later found to have scrapie, the foundation said previously, also alleging scientists can’t accurately determine when or where the Alberta case acquired the illness. “Scrapie investigations truly are regrettable, emotionally charged scenarios that impact both the producer and the industry,” Andrew Gordanier, chairman of the Canadian Sheep Federation, said in an April 3 release. “However, sheep disappearing in the middle of the night is making an already difficult situation even worse,” said Gor-

danier, a producer at Shelburne, Ont. “Moving potentially diseased animals during their greatest period of infectivity risks spreading the disease to an even larger number of animals,” the chief executives of five livestock groups, including the CSF, Canadian Livestock Genetics Association, Canadian Sheep Breeders Association, Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency and Ontario Goat said in a joint letter on April 5. “What was initially a destruction order for 41 animals could quickly turn into the required destruction of hundreds of potentially infected sheep and goats.”

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Expect some fairly typical spring weather Issued: Monday, May 7, 2012 · Covering: May 9 – May 16, 2012 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

he forecast for the start of this week was initially showing a large western low staying to our south. This didn’t pan out as the models indicated. Instead, the western low tracked right through southern Manitoba, bringing clouds, showers and cooler temperatures. By the middle of this week high pressure should be back in charge, bringing with it plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Thursday looks like it will be the warmest day, with high temperatures expected to be at or even slightly above the high end of the usual temperature range for this time of the year. It currently looks like sometime between late Thursday and late Friday, a cold front will push through as an area of low pressure passes by well to our north. This should bring a short period of clouds and showers before it quickly pushes off to the east. Clear skies should return for the weekend as

high pressure rebuilds across the region. Temperatures will start off a little cooler behind the cold front on Saturday, with highs expected to be in the mid- to upper teens, but it looks like it will quickly warm back into the low 20s by Sunday or Monday. The models are having a little trouble coming into agreement on next week’s forecast. The latest model run shows a strong area of low pressure developing to our west and then slowly drifting to the northeast. This should place us in a predominantly southwesterly flow. This should help keep temperatures in the low 20s for highs and it should also help to increase humidity levels. While the humidity will bring increasing clouds and chances of showers as the week progresses, it will also help to keep overnight lows on the mild side. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 12 to 24 C; lows, -1 to +9 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

Precipitation Compared to Historical Distribution (Prairie Region) April 1, 2012 to May 3, 2012

Record Dry Extremely Low (0-10) Very Low (10-20) Low (20-40) Mid-Range (40-60) High (60-80) Very High (80-90) Extremely High (90-100) Record Wet 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.

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation compared to historic averages that have fallen across the Prairies since April 1. Most of Alberta and Saskatchewan and parts of western Manitoba saw fairly wet conditions during the last month, with large areas seeing very high to extremely high amounts. In Manitoba the Interlake region was the driest, with the remainder of central and eastern regions in the low to mid-range.

Masking thunderstorm movement Surface-level winds may affect a storm’s direction of movement — but don’t bet on it By Daniel Bezte co-operator contributor

s summer slowly works its way back into our region, it’s time to pick up where we left off in our discussion of severe summer weather. In this article we’ll look at how we can predict which direction a thunderstorm might be moving. Trying to figure out just how intense a thunderstorm will be and which direction it’s moving can be pretty tough if you have to base it on observation only. But with some background knowledge you can make some pretty good assumptions about a thunderstorm. First of all let’s look at how thunderstorms tend to move. As I have discussed numerous times over the years, we live in the part of the world that has predominantly westerly winds, especially at high altitudes. This is an important point when it comes to thunderstorms. When we look at a thunderstorm it usually only covers a relatively small area of land, at least compared to general areas of low pressure and winter storms. What is unique to thunderstorms is that they cover a very large area when we look at them from a vertical perspective.

If we were to go with the statistics of wind direction in the upper atmosphere, we would find that most of the time, the wind is blowing from somewhere between southwest and northwest.

A typical area of low press u re o r w i n t e r s t o r m w i l l usually have clouds that extend from around 3,000 feet upward to around 15,000 f e e t ( u s u a l l y m u c h l ow e r than this). In a thunderstorm we can see clouds starting around the same height, but they can extend upward as high as 50,000 feet. We rarely see thunderstorms that tower this high in Manitoba, but it isn’t uncommon to have thunderstorms that push between 35,000 and 40,000 feet. I know I should be using metres, but for some reason (I guess I’m too old), altitude in feet just works better for me.

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OK, so now we know thund e r s t o r m s c a n re a c h ve r y high altitudes; what does this have to do with the direction of a thunderstorm’s movement? Well, I guess what can really bother me is when a thunderstorm is developing

nearby and someone says, “Don’t worry it’s going to miss us, the wind is from x direction.” Surface winds may or may not have any impact on a storm’s direction of movement. In fact, if I had to put money on it, I would probably bet against it almost every time. We need to remember thunderstorms are regions of rapidly rising air. Think of it as kind of a vacuum: the storm is pulling air upward, which means air all around the storm will begin to be pulled in toward it. Now, every thunderstorm is different and there can be a lot of different things going on that will affect how air moves into a storm, but I think it is fairly safe to say that direction of the surface winds, especially when the storm is fairly close to us, will have little effect on the storm’s direction. The winds higher up in the atmosphere largely control storm direction. Remember,

these storms go way up into the atmosphere, often reaching the top of the troposphere or weather-creating regions. This means the airflow high up tends to control the movement of the storm and these winds are usually westerly. Unfortunately, it isn’t always as easy as this, since we have all probably experienced thunderstorms coming from directions other than westerly. Due to the long wave patterns in the westerly flow of the upper levels of the atmosphere, these westerly winds can be bent so they are blowing pretty much any direction. If we were to go with the statistics of wind direction in the upper atmosphere, we would find that most of the time, the wind is blowing from somewhere between southwest and northwest. Occasionally we will see these winds below from the north or south, and even less often from the southeast or northeast. Easterly winds are extremely rare, so the chances of seeing a thunderstorm coming from the east are very small indeed! But wait: you’ve seen a thunderstorm that came from the east? Well, it might have happened, but more than likely the storm didn’t come from the east, but rather grew from the east. The growth of thun-

derstorms can be explosive, to say the least. Within a 10- to 20-minute period a thunderstorm can grow from a few square kilometres to hundreds or even thousands of square kilometres. If a developing storm is not moving very fast from west to east, and you were close to it — say, it was 25 km to your east — that storm could grow rapidly spreading out in all directions. This would make it appear that it was coming from the east, even though it is slowly moving away from you. So how does all of this help you determine which direction a storm is coming from? If the storm is in a general westerly direction from you, then you should be concerned. Otherwise you need to be observant and see which direction the higher clouds are or have been moving, and be aware that the growth of a storm can mask the overall movement of the storm. You can also watch the top of the storm or nearby storms, to see which direction the anvil or wispy clouds are being blown off of the top of the storm. This will give you some insight into the direction of the upper-level winds. Next issue we’ll look at how you can determine the intensity of storm through observation.

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By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

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Seeding five pounds of canola an acre might not be enough if the seed is big and plant survivability is down.

gle biggest factor affecting emergence, Moisey said, but since that’s beyond farmers’ control they should focus on the agronomics they can influence. For starters, farmers should know their seed weight (grams per 1,000 kernels), seeding rate and plant stand from last year to serve as guide for this year. But 75 per cent of western Canadian farmers don’t do plant counts, Moisey said. “Going into this season with $10-a-pound seed with the potential for $14-a-bushel canola we have to know what we’re putting in the ground,” he said. The canola council’s website (http://www.canolawatch. org/2012/04/25/wide-range-ofseed-weights/) has tables showing the plant populations per square foot expected when planting various seed sizes with survivability rates of 20 to 80 per cent.

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The following formula can also be used: Seeding rate (lb./ac.) = [9.6 x desired plant density (plants/ft.2) x Thousand Seed Weight ( TSW ) (grams)] ÷ estimated seed survival (%, expressed as a whole #). So if the TWS is six grams, the desired plant population per square foot is eight and the survivability is 70 per cent the seeding rate should be 6.6 pounds an acre. However, if survivability can be increased to 80 per cent, the seeding rate drops to 5.5 pounds an acre, saving the farmer $10 an acre. There isn’t much room for error when striving for 80 per cent survivability, Moisey said. Smaller seed can help. Plug fourgram canola into the formula and at 70 per cent survivability it takes just four pounds of seed an acre to get seven plants per square foot. Moisey has some tips for improved plant emergence and survival:

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• Fine tune your air seeder. Make sure it’s balanced front to back and side to side. • Keep fertilizer away from the seed. Reducing seeding speed can help. Travelling too fast also results in uneven planting depths. • Seed one-half to one inch deep. • Seed when soil temperatures average 4 to 8 C at seeding depth. • Increase the seeding rate when planting into cooler soils. • Measure seeding depth continually. Planting into soils cooler than 4 C will result in reduced and delayed emergence. Seed treatments only provide 21 to 28 days of insect protection. Seed that’s in the ground for 15 days might only have a week of protection after emerging.

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“Going into this season with $10-a-pound seed with the potential for $14-a-bushel canola we have to know what we’re putting in the ground.”

he best chance for maximizing canola yields is a plant population of eight to 10 plants per square foot and a minimum of five throughout the growing season, says Doug Moisey, an extension agronomist with the Canola Council of Canada. “Typically when you have four to five plants per square foot or higher your yield goes up linearly until about 10 plants per square foot, and that gives you the best chance (for optimal yields),” Moisey said during a webinar May 3. Yields decline 13 to 21 per cent in fields with a minimum of four plants per square foot, he added. Seeding five pounds an acre doesn’t guarantee your field will achieve the ideal plant population, especially now with some canola seed being bigger. Bigger seed generally survives better, but when sown by the pound there are fewer bigger (heavier) seeds per square foot. In a survey of 218 canola fields last year 34 per cent had less than four plants per square foot, Moisey said “Forty-one per cent of those 34 per cent were seeded at five pounds per acre,” he said. Probably about 50 per cent of those fields didn’t reach their optimal yields just because of inadequate plant stands. Plants population depends on how many seeds are planted and how many emerge and survive to harvest. Precipitation is the sin-

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Sporadic showers slow seeding progress Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives — Report for May 7, 2012 Provincial Summary

• Variable precipitation over the past week slowed seeding progress in some areas; • Seeding is 20 to 25 per cent complete in the Southwest Region, 55 per cent complete in the Northwest Region, 60 to 75 per cent complete in the Central Region and 75 per cent complete in both the Eastern and Interlake Regions; • Many producers are done seeding their cereal acres and continue to make good seeding progress on other crop types. Some producers are waiting for temperatures to warm up prior to seeding soybeans and sunflowers; • Overall, adequate soil moisture levels for germination and stand establishment exist; • Early-seeded cereal and c a n o l a a c re s c o n t i n u e t o emerge.

Southwest Region

In the Southwest Region, rainfall over the past week continued into the weekend and slowed seeding progress in most areas. Isolated storms resulted in rainfall amounts ranging from 10 to 40 mm. On Wednesday evening a thunderstorm went through the Hartney, Elgin, and Carroll areas bringing large hail. There were no reports of crop damage.

Seeding progress varies widely across the Southwest Region with overall seeding progress estimated at 20 to 25 per cent complete. The recent precipitation will likely keep producers out of the fields for a couple of days. Some of the early-seeded cereals are emerging. Winter wheat and fall rye crops continue to do well. Several producers have sprayed for weed control. Rainfall has benefited growth in pasture and hay lands. Some cattle have been moved to pasture.

Northwest Region

The Northwest Region saw variable amounts of precipitation with accumulation ranging from 15 to 50 mm. Soil moisture is mostly adequate; however, some localized field conditions are now wet through the Fork River, Dauphin and Ste. Rose areas. Seeding operations progressed well prior to the rainfall with approximately 55 per cent of total acres seeded in the region. No seeding has been done at The Pas due to wet soils. Winter wheat is developing slowly with the cooler temperatures; fertilizer applications are complete. Wild oats, volunteer canola and cereals, dandelions and

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other broadleaf weeds are developing. Very little pre-seed herbicide control had been done prior to the rainfall. The cooler temperatures have delayed development of forages and pastures across the Northwest Region.

Central Region

Scattered rainfall events over the past week resulted in variable accumulation. Many areas reported 10 to 15 mm of rainfall while some areas saw accumulations upwards of 50 mm. Some hail did occur, but there were no reports of crop damage. Most areas report adequate to excellent soil moisture conditions. However, there still remain areas with drier soil conditions. Precipitation did impact seeding operations for some producers and there were seeding delays. However, field conditions remain good in many areas and several producers are reporting being able to seed corner to corner. An estimated 60 to 75 per cent of acres in the Central Region are seeded; the southern and eastern areas are the most advanced. Producers have seeded some soybean acres. However, some producers continue to wait for warmer soil temperatures.

Up to 35 per cent of cereal fields have started to emerge; majority of those acres would be in the one-leaf stage. There are some reports of seed sitting in dry soil. Also, in the areas of heaviest rainfall, some soil crusting has occurred. In both instances, precipitation would be welcome. Grassy and broadleaf weeds continue to grow and more pre-seed burn-down will occur. Winter wheat and fall rye crops look excellent as rapid growth continues for majority of fields. Herbicide application for broadleaf weeds and isolated patches of wild oats continues and should be complete this week. Forage stands are improving and winter survival has been excellent for majority of fields. Both hay and pasture lands are noticeably greener.

Eastern Region

The region received variable precipitation. Topsoil moisture conditions for the majority of annual cropland in the Eastern Region remain adequate, although there are significant differences between areas. In the drier areas of the region, adjustments of seeding depth for some crop types are occurring. Seeding continued across the

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Scattered showers fell across the region with amounts ranging from nine mm in the southern areas to 25 mm in the northern areas. The precipitation was welcome as surface soil moisture conditions were dry in some areas. Seeding of cereal crops is almost complete across the region. Canola seeding is estimated at 60 per cent complete in southern areas of the region, while areas in the north Interlake has only just started. Fertilizer applications on winter wheat are being fed on pasture and planting of soybean and corn will continue. Grazing has started on some farms. Hay land and pasture growth has improved with the recent rain.

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Joint study sheds light on debate over organic versus conventional agriculture Researchers at McGill and the University of Minnesota are calling for combining best of both approaches McGill University release

an organic agriculture feed the world? Although organic techniques may not be able to do the job alone, they do have an important role to play in feeding a growing global population while minimizing environmental damage, according to researchers at McGill University and the University of Minnesota. A new study published in Nature concludes that crop yields from organic farming are generally lower than from conventional agriculture. That is particularly true for cereals, which are staples of the human diet — yet the yield gap is much less significant for certain crops, and under certain growing conditions, according to the researchers. The study, which represents a

Ethiopian mustard a new biofuel option Ethiopian mustard is immune to blackleg By Alexis Kienlen STAFF / EDMONTON

ome of those yellow flowers you see blooming in Western Canada this summer might not be canola, but Ethiopian mustard, a new brassica crop intended for biodiesel and bioproducts. Kevin Falk, a research scientist with Agriculture Canada, specializes in breeding Polish canola and Ethiopian mustard, and has been working with them since 1995. He told an Alberta Canola Industry seminar that the first commercial production of the crop is set for 2012. Falk said Ethiopian mustard is an extremely vigorous crop that can range from a full white petal to a full yellow petal. When he first began working with Ethiopian mustard, it flowered about two weeks later and matured two to three weeks later than Argentine canola. “I worked roughly for about five years just to get the maturity down,” he said. “Our target was the Argentine canola plus about 10 days.” Saskatoon is the farthest north that Ethiopian mustard can be grown as the crop is mainly suited for hot, dry areas. Ethiopian mustard is immune to blackleg, but needs to be monitored for alternaria. It is heat and drought tolerant, and easy to seed in drought conditions. The larger seeds make it easier to seed deeper to reach moisture. The seeds have high oil content, with most of the germplasm now available testing around 30 to 35 per cent oil. “Our best material in the program is pushing about 50 per cent oil,” said Falk. There’s a possibility to use the meal as a biopesticide, and other byproducts can be used for fuel, lubricants and plastics.

comprehensive analysis of the current scientific literature on organic-to-conventional yield comparisons, aims to shed light on the often heated debate over organic versus conventional farming. Some people point to conventional agriculture as a big environmental threat that undercuts biodiversity and water resources, while releasing greenhouse gases. Others argue that large-scale organic farming would take up more land and make food unaffordable for most of the world’s poor and hungry. “To achieve sustainable food security we will likely need many different techniques — including organic, conventional and possible ‘hybrid’ systems — to produce more food at affordable prices, ensure livelihoods to farmers and reduce the environmental costs of agriculture,” the researchers conclude.

Overall, organic yields are 25 per cent lower than conventional, the study finds. The difference varies widely across crop types and species, however. Yields of legumes and perennials (such as soybeans and fruits), for example, are much closer to those of conventional crops, according to the study, conducted by doctoral student Verena Seufert and geography professor, Navin Ramankutty of McGill and Prof. Jonathan Foley of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment. What’s more, when best management practices are used for organic crops, overall yields are just 13 per cent lower than conventional levels. “These results suggest that today’s organic systems may nearly rival conventional yields in some cases — with particular crop types, growing conditions and management practices — but often

they do not,” the researchers write. Improvements in organic management techniques, or adoption of organic agriculture under environmental conditions where it performs best, may help close the yield gap. “Our study indicates that organically fertilized systems might require higher nitrogen inputs to achieve high yields as organic nitrogen is less readily available to crops. In some cases, organic farmers may therefore benefit by making limited use of chemical fertilizers instead of relying only on manure to supply nitrogen to their crops,” Seufert says. “At the same time, conventional agriculture can learn from successful organic systems and implement practices that have shown environmental benefits, such as increased crop diversity and use of crop residues.”

Yields are only part of a set of economic, social and environmental factors that should be considered when gauging the benefits of different farming systems, the researchers note. “Maybe people are asking the wrong question,” Ramankutty says. “Instead of asking if food is organically grown, maybe we should be asking if it’s sustainably grown.” The results point to a need to get beyond the black-andwhite, ideological debates that often pit advocates of organic and local foods against proponents of conventional agriculture, Foley adds. “By combining organic and conventional practices in a way that maximizes food production and social good while minimizing adverse environmental impact, we can create a truly sustainable food system.”

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS connecting rur a l communities

Souris taps “wisdom of crowds” for rebuilding flood-damaged park Souris residents encouraged to post their own ideas online as town looks to repair Victoria Park after last year's deluge By Daniel Winters co-operator staff / Souris

fter last year’s flood turned the town of Souris's iconic park into a sea of mud, local officials have been left with an extensive cleanup and repair job. Victoria Park, famous for its high ravines, trees, two bridges, peacocks and legions of resident Canada geese, saw many of its trees and most of its grass cover swept away by the swollen river and Plum Creek. Town officials have turned to crowdsourcing, a novel Internet-based brainstorming method to solicit public input in devising a new 30-year plan for the park, donated to the town by one of its earliest settlers in 1897. “We’re trying to see how we can make it better economically for the future,” said Sven Kreusch, the town’s economic development officer and emergency co-ordinator. Via the website www.crowdbrite.com, residents are invited to log in with a user name, then participate in the Victoria Park visioning, restoration, and enhancement project via an interactive park planning canvas. Through the website, they can scroll around and review the project, comment on ideas, and add their own input via electronic post-it notes attached to a map of the site. All the suggestions will be incorporated into a single plan, which will then be costed out and presented to the public before the plan is finalized. Suggestions so far include the addition of zip lines, an interpretive trail connecting the park to other attractions, a well-lit dog park, a gazebo and more.

Sven Kreusch, Souris's economic development officer and emergency co-ordinator, stands near the bridge at Victoria Park. The town is using online crowdsourcing to develop a new 30-year plan for the scenic area devastated by last year’s flood. photo: Daniel Winters

“We’ve had everything from crazy to normal,” said Kreusch, adding that the goal of the crowdsourcing model is to broaden the scope of public input, instead of simply relying on assumptions about what the public might want. The Souris Swinging Bridge, also a casualty of the flood, is to be rebuilt later this fall, he added. The campground and swimming pool in Victoria

Park will be reopened later this summer, but for the most part, the park is off limits until the reconstruction work can be finished, he added. To see the crowdsourcing plan in action, go to http://www.crowdbrite.com/storms/sort/636/ Vision_Plan_Souris. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

New initiative supports school gardens Growing food in schoolyards could promote a higher awareness of good nutrition Nutrients for Life Foundation release

Nutrients for Life Foundation Canada, a registered Canadian charity, has launched a network to support the growth of school gardens in Canadian middle and high schools. The hub is a new website, www. schoolgardennetwork.ca that provides a showcase for existing gardens, links to new curriculum resources and points to community resources that can help schools interested in joining the trend. Picking up on the flourishing number of community gardens in cities across Canada, schools are increasingly looking to their schoolyards as a valuable teaching resource, giving teachers a powerful experiential learning tool that can support a broad cross-section of subject areas across all grades. “Our own focus is on the science of agriculture, introducing a new generation to Canada’s potential to help feed the world’s growing population. But we’re just as excited to help schools that might have a different focus such as nutrition, organic or heritage gardening. This network can help existing school

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gardens develop best practices, identify new community resources and help other schools plan their own first steps to building a school garden,” said Tim Woods, executive director of Nutrients for Life as the network was announced in conjunction with the International Science Student Fair at the University of Manitoba. “The network’s website already

has dozens of stories from school gardens, each one being an inspiration for others to follow. We have also commissioned a curriculum mapping project and garden-based learning resource activity guide tailored for British Columbia that can be adapted for other provinces,” said Woods. Education research on school gardens is also on the rise, as evidence

mounts to the role of gardens in promoting healthy diets, building life skills, increasing environmental awareness, improving learning outcomes and meeting the needs of students with disabilities. “We’re confident this initiative is going to attract many new community partners willing to volunteer their time and expertise, and donors that would like to see young people have the opportunity to learn more about food security issues, and even careers in the agricultural sector,” said Woods. The School Garden Network hopes to launch additional programs to allow schools to share their garden experience with others inside and outside Canada, to offer free soil-testing services and to build an archive of “how-to” and gardenbased educational videos by a broad range of experts. Nutrients for Life also develops free educational resources that address aspects of sustainable food security for middle and high school students. Visit www.nutrientsforlife. ca to learn more. The School Garden Network is a new initiative that will be managed by Nutrients for Life.

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Make more muffins Lorraine Stevenson Crossroads Recipe Swap

f you bake, muffins are probably one of your most frequent productions. To your mothers and grandmothers, who had plenty of recipes for small quick breads, though, muffins may have been somewhat new or “trendy.” I recently came across a Country Guide column from August 1984 where writer Kathy Baranovsky described muffins as one of the “in foods” of the 1980s. Muffins were “in” to stay for lots of reasons. There are plentiful recipe variations or you can make up your own. Muffins store and travel well and they’re a snap to make — no special occasion required. You can start and finish a batch in about a half-hour and they always make someone happy just smelling them out of the oven. Here are a few recipes to tempt you this week, including a classic from Country Guide 1984.

Chocolate Banana Bran Muffins 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. bran flakes 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. cocoa 1/3 c. canola oil 1/2 c. white sugar 2 eggs 1/4 c. sour milk (1 tsp. vinegar in measuring cup add milk to make it 1/4 cup) 1 c. mashed bananas (approximately three medium bananas)

Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, bran flakes, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Stir to combine. Make a well in the centre. In a medium bowl, mix together canola oil, sugar and eggs until well blended. Mix in sour milk and bananas. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Don’t overmix. Mixture will be lumpy. Spray canola oil into the muffin pan cups. Fill the pans 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Yield: 12 muffins Source: Manitoba Canola Growers

Garden Oatmeal Muffins This was one of nearly a dozen recipes published that summer in Country Guide.

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Rhubarb and Brown Sugar Muffins 1-1/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. canola oil 1 egg 1 c. buttermilk 2 tsp. vanilla 1-1/2 c. finely diced rhubarb 2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt

In large bowl, beat together brown sugar, canola oil, egg, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in diced rhubarb. In second bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir dry ingredients into canola oil mixture and stir only until ingredients are combined. Fill paper-lined muffin tins 2/3 to 3/4 full.

1-1/2 c. milk 1-1/2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats 1 egg 1/2 c. margarine, melted 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar 3-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 c. grated carrot 1 c. grated zucchini

Pour milk over rolled oats in a bowl; let stand five minutes. Add egg and margarine; mix well. Combine flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in large bowl. Stir oat mixture into dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened. Fold in carrot and zucchini. Spoon batter into greased or paper-lined muffin cups, generously filling each to the top. Bake at 400 F for about 20 minutes or until done. Cool. Store in airtight container. Makes 12 large muffins.

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For topping: 1 tbsp. melted butter 1/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix topping ingredients together and scatter over tops of muffins. Press lightly into batter. Bake at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centre of muffin comes out clean. Source: Manitoba Canola Growers ©THINKSTOCK

Carrot Pineapple Muffins 1-3/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 2/3 c. oil 2 eggs 1 c. grated carrots 1/2 c. crushed pineapple with juice 1 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients into large bowl. Add oil, eggs, grated carrots and pineapple with juice, then vanilla. Blend together, beat two minutes. Pour batter into muffin cups, filling 2/3 full and bake at 350 F for 25 minutes. Source: Carman Palliative Care Community Cookbook

Good Morning Muffins Barley flour isn’t as easy to find as it should be but if you have some try this great recipe — it makes a lot! 5 c. wheat bran 5 c. buttermilk 1 c. brown sugar, packed firmly 1 c. canola oil 4 eggs 1 c. blackstrap molasses 1-1/2 c. water 5 c. whole barley flour 2 c. raisins 1 c. wheat germ 1 tbsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder 4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon

In a very large bowl, stir together the bran and buttermilk. Mix sugar, oil and eggs and add to buttermilk mixture. Add molasses and water. In another bowl, stir together barley flour, raisins, wheat germ, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to the buttermilk mixture and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fill paper muffin cups to top edge and bake in a 375 F oven for about 20 minutes. Makes 36 muffins. Source: Alberta Barley Commission

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Loran Award winners Prestigious scholarship given to two rural students By Darrell Nesbitt FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

ecoming a Loran scholar will be a life-changing experience for two Grade 12 students enrolled in the Park West School Division — Carly Sotas of Birtle and Karl Chastko of Shoal Lake. “It’s so exciting to win the award. It is opening so many doors for myself, and I can’t wait to see what it brings,” said Sotas, the daughter of Harry and Elly Sotas. “Travelling to Toronto was an experience in itself, meeting up with so many kids from across the country.” The Loran Award is one of Canada’s most coveted scholarships, not just for its astounding amount of $75,000, but also because it is granted on the basis of the student’s character, service and leadership potential, rather than on just pure academics. Sotas is certainly deserving of this award, said Birtle Collegiate principal Dan Hardern. “While attending Birtle Collegiate, Carly has exemplified the character and qualities which the Loran Award represents and we would like to thank her for her efforts and hard work during her time at our school. To receive a Loran Award or to be nominated is an honour that inspires others to strive to achieve their best. On behalf of the students and staff at Birtle Collegiate we would like to congratulate Carly Sotas on being a recent recipient of the Loran Award.”

Carly Sotas

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After attending the final stage of interviews in Toronto, both Sotas and Chastko were notified they were among the award winners. The trip to Toronto capped off a gruelling application process that included a telephone interview with Loran representatives for the students, who were two of only four Manitobans to travel to Toronto, with the other two students hailing from Winnipeg. “Coming from the small hamlet of Kelloe, I looked at winning as a long shot,” said Chastko, the son of Tom

Karl Chastko

and Donna Chastko. “If someone told me I was going to be among the winners eight months ago, I would have said they were crazy.” Principal Scott Martin had this comment on seeing a member of the Shoal Lake Class of 2012 becoming a Loran scholar. “Karl has been an exemplary leader in our school for the past several years. He works hard in the classroom and is involved in many extra-curricular activities. Karl has set some very high standards for himself and it is nice to see him

accomplishing these goals. We are very proud of this accomplishment and know that he will be successful in his next level of study.” Administered by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, the Loran Award includes four years of funding for undergraduate studies and a comprehensive enrichment program. Designed to identify young people of exceptional overall promise, the Loran Awards are open to every graduating student who intends to enter a Canadian university, however, to receive the full scholarship, students must attend a partner university, which at this time, doesn’t include Brandon University. A total of 30 full scholarships are awarded nationwide, as well as 42 Finalist Awards valued at $3,000 and 40 Provincial Awards worth $2,000. The scholarship also provides access to networks, mentors, volunteers and other scholars committed to ensuring that recipients have a rich experience during their four years of undergraduate study. Sotas said she will be studying architecture this fall, while Chastko will be studying engineering. As the sole Manitoba winners of this prestigious scholarship, Sotas and Chastko have something else in common — they both come from a farming background. Being named an award winner was very humbling for both students, but very rewarding and enriching. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Man.

From poached eggs to odours in the microwave Reena has answers for your questions Reena Nerbas Household Solutions

Hi Reena, A couple of questions about cooking poached eggs. Is there any way to prevent the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan? I have used both nonstick and aluminum pans but the eggs tend to stick. Also, I have been told to add a bit of vinegar to the water. What is the purpose of this? All the best. — Vincent Vincent, Although some people think that vinegar is used to prevent eggs from sticking, it is actually added to help the egg hold its shape by causing the outer layer of the egg white to congeal faster. To prevent eggs from sticking, use a pan that is at least eight cm (three inches) deep so there is enough water to cover the eggs. Also, lightly coat the bottom and sides of the pan with shortening or a little oil before filling with water. Reena, You are a great source of information. What is omega-3 and why is it important to take/have? My chiropractor sug-

When poaching eggs, be sure the pan is deep enough so the egg is covered with water. ©THINKSTOCK

gested I take a good multivitamin high in vitamin B, calcium and omega-3. — Esther Hi Esther, Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of essential nutrients. Studies have shown that when present in the diet over a long period of time they: decrease triglyceride levels, lower cholesterol, reduce risk of heart disease, aid in regulation of blood sugar levels, reduce the rate

of inflammatory diseases like arthritis and migraine headaches, reduce platelet “stickiness” and therefore reduce the tendency towards arteriosclerosis (the clogging up of the arteries with cholesterol plaque), inhibit tumour growth and lower cancer risk. When added to the diet as a supplement they also have the ability to minimize the tendency of blood cells to clot. If you are buying omega-3 in capsule form try to get a brand with the fish oil coming from heads and skins, with no fish liver oil. Fish liver oil, in addition to containing a rich source of omega-3, is also very rich in vitamin A, which makes it possible to have too much vitamin A if capsules are being taken every day. P.S. Always check with your doctor before taking any medication/vitamins.

If the smell remains, store a big bowl of charcoal, coffee grounds or a bowl of baking soda in the microwave for at least a week when not in use. If the smell still remains, unplug the microwave and stuff it full of newspaper. Leave it for a week and the smell will soon be a distant memory!

Fabulous tip of the week

My daughter put her hoodie in the dryer to “warm it up.” She inadvertently left a lip balm in the pocket and it left “grease marks” all over it. I tackled the stain in the most unusual way. I used a waterless hand degreaser called “Orange.” I rubbed each spot individually and then washed it and hung it to dry. It worked BRILLIANTLY! — Maxine

Hi Reena, My recent house guest cooked a corncob, wrapped in wax paper, in my microwave for 20 minutes. Needless to say the microwave has a strong “burnt” odour and I can’t seem to get rid of it no matter how clean it looks. — Alene

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Alene, Combine lemon slices, vinegar or baking soda in water and heat in the microwave until the liquid boils over so that it spills into the corners. Wipe the surface.

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Mother’s Day is coming up How about a gift plant that’s a little less traditional By Albert Parsons FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

ometimes a mother who is, or has been a gardener, appreciates receiving a less traditional potted plant for Mother’s Day. A plant that is a bit on the unusual side will show that the gift giver has put some extra thought into choosing it, and one possibility is the cineraria. The cineraria’s cousin, dusty miller, is present in many outdoor gardens and the plant is a member of the daisy family — evident from its daisy-shaped flowers. So although a bit unusual, it does have some very familiar connections in the plant world. The large, stiff, bright-green, slightly bristly leaves contrast well with the cluster of colourful flowers that emerge from the centre of the plant. The leaves are usually abundant enough to completely cover the pot’s edge and the plant should bloom for several weeks, especially if it had few flowers and lots of buds when purchased. Cineraria are grown from seed. They are annuals and should be discarded after they have finished blooming, and can’t be used to propagate new plants by taking cuttings or slips from it. Spent flowers should be snipped off as low to

Although a bit unusual, it does have some very familiar connections in the plant world.

The bright-blue cineraria is an example of one of the “electric” colours, while the pink is more subdued.

the base of the plant as possible to keep the plant attractive. The plant likes bright, indirect light but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It also prefers cool temperatures — below 20 C is best. A cineraria will be happy with the humidity in an ordinary household and should not be misted or placed on a pebble tray as is done with some other humidity-loving plants. The soil must be kept constantly moist and the plant will wilt if it dries out — a cin-

Make a finger pincushion

eraria may also wilt if the temperature is too high. Soak the root ball thoroughly when the plant is watered, and no fertilizer is needed since the plant will be discarded after its blooms fade. As with most gift plants that come from greenhouse environments, careful vigilance is recommended to catch any insect infestation that might occur. This native of the Canary Islands will produce bright blooms — many of the colours are referred to as “electric”

By Addy Oberlin

By Alma Barkman

The three mothers are sitting together on the couch. Great-grandma was expecting her first child when she emigrated more than 50 years ago. It was not planned that way, but what a blessing this daughter has been. Now that I am getting older I can count on her for help if I need it. Grandma tried for several years to get pregnant, had a few miscarriages, then this beautiful girl arrived. She grew up, got married and now she has a precious little boy. It is wonderful to see how the generations keep growing. When God created male and female He told them “Be fruitful and increase in number…” (Genesis 1:28).

By wearing this mini-pincushion on your finger while sewing, it will always be handy when you need it. Supplies: • Metal twist-off cap from bottle • Piece of stretchy cord approx. 5 inches (12 cm) long (the type used for gift wrapping —very narrow elastic might work but thread elastic is too weak) • Piece of fabric (satin or velvet is nice) cut in a 2-1/2-inch (6-cm) circle • Small wad of polyester stuffing • Glue gun • Awl • Sewing thread and needle Instructions: Place cap, (open end down) on flat surface and use awl to punch two holes about 1/2 inch (1 cm) apart in top of cap. Thread either end of stretchy cord down through holes to inside of cap. Measure finger and tie a knot in cord to secure at correct size (see illustration). Make a running stitch around outside edge of fabric circle. Tighten slightly by drawing up ends of thread to make a cup shape. Fill until firm with polyester stuffing. Draw up ends of thread tightly, creating a small ball. Tie threads in a knot to secure. Run a bead of hot glue around inside edge of cap. Quickly insert fabric ball and let dry before using.

because they are so brilliant. Red, purple, blue, white and salmon are common colours and the blooms are single, daisy shaped and most have a contrasting eye. Placed in an attractive container, given a cool environment and provided with plenty of water and good light, a cineraria will provide any mother with a beautiful, colourful plant well into June. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Man.

Thoughts on Mother’s Day

A handy little accessory for anyone who sews FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS

FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

Let us remember the great-grandmas who brought their children into the world and often after a very busy and fruitful life now live in obscurity, alone and sometimes forgotten. Mothers need to be recognized. They so often work beyond any time of day and night. Make their day special for them. Some of the grandchildren have brand new babies. They need the support from their mothers and sometimes grandmothers. Let us not break the cycle. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Man.

To Mothers PHOTO AND ILLUSTRATION: ALMA BARKMAN

If making one of these as a gift for a seamstress, the ring could be decorated around the metal edges of the cap with beads, etc. Alma Barkman writes from Winnipeg.

Mother has the sweetest sound Of all the words we know. Tell her she is special and How you love her so. Each flower brings a message that you feel richly blessed Roses sweetly scented — flowers say it best. Eva Krawchuk, Winnipeg

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Antique Auto & Tractor Auction for Edwin & Rita Friesen Saturday, June 9/12 • 11:00AM Neepawa, MB, Canada

Directions: From jct of Hwy#5 & #16 (on east side of Neepawa), 2 miles east on Hwy#16. Watch for signs. Owner’s Ph#: 204-476-2679. Feature items: • 1941 Ford 1 ton truck • 1951 Ford Mercury 3/4 ton truck • 1928 Ford Model A Special Coupe, rumble seat • 1928 Ford Model A, 2 dr • 1952 Chevy Half Ton • 1928 Ford Model A, open cab truck • all above vehicles restored Tractors: • Cockshutt mdl #1950, 453 GM dsl engine, restored, call: (204) 476-6314 for info • 1948 John Deere Model M, restored, call: (204) 476-6314 for info • 1951 W6 • 1954 Super W6 Antiques: • McCormick 3 hp stationary engine, running • McCormick 1.5 hp stationary engine, running • Fairbanks Morris 2 hp stationary engine • See web for full listing & pictures John Lamport 204-476-2067 Tim Dowler 204-803-6915 www.lamportanddowler.com

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION for HIGHWAY 68 FEEDERS

JASON and THERESA ZUK plus DAVID and VALERIE ZUK

Arborg, MB. - Friday MAY 25, 2012 12:00 PM DIRECTIONS: From Arborg, MB. 10 miles west of Arborg on highway 68 (through the S-curves to 1styard on south side.) TRACTOR: * 2006 Fendt 818 MFWA tractor w/Fendt 755 loader with 3rdfunction, 33 mile per hour trans, front suspension, TMS, 4 remote hyd, 3pt, 540/540 econ and 1000 pto, 2890hrs showing * CAT & WHEEL LOADER: * 1983 Cat D6D crawler w/13’ manual angle blade, pwr shift trans, rear winch, 29” pads, 14625hrs showing * 1973 Allis Chalmers 840 wheel loader w/8’ bucket, 8’ manure fork * FORAGE HARVESTING EQUIPMENT: * 2000 Claas Jaguar 860 silage harvester 2wd, w/4200hrs showing, rock stopper, auto knife sharpener, auto lube, (only 450hrs on new cutting cylinder, cylinder knives, shear bar, blower paddles, kernel processor rolls, and wear plates) * 1990 Hesston 7725 silage harvester 325hp * 12’ Claas 380 HD hay header * Kemper model M4500 6 row corn head * Hesston 5 row corn head * 7’ Hesston hay header * Richardson Hi Dump silage wagon * Richardson Hi Dump silage wagon * LIVESTOCK FEEDING EQUIPMENT: * 1999 Bale King Vortex 2000 bale processor s/n20080 * 1999 Luck Now 300 silage wagon w/4 auger mixer, hyd chute height, Digistar scale, 1000pto * 1982 Ford 8000 tandem truck w/ Luck Now 425 mixer feed wagon, 4 auger mixer, Digistar scale, hyd chute height, 3208 Cat engine, auto trans, front mount hyd pump drive * TRUCK & TRAILER: * 1983 Ford 9000 highway tractor Saftied w/350 Cummins, 9 spd trans, wet kit, 376922kms showing * 1997 – 48’ Merritt cattle pot Saftied w/air ride, nose decking, new brakes, new drums, new tires * Shop Built hyd squeeze chute * Hi Qual crowding tub * Gallagher RFID tag panel reader * True Test XR 3000 scale monitor w/wand reader * 30’ free standing panels (some with wind break boards) * OTHER EQUIPMENT: * 1994 Case IH 8820 sp swather w/25’ grain header, 2200hrs showing * 16’ CaseIH crimper hay header * Rome tandem off-set disk w/8’ working width, adjustable angle, 30” notched discs * 1997 Schulte Giant 2500 rotary stone picker w/hyd drive * Tube-O-Lator grain bagger w/36” Renn roller mill (can be split) * 14’ land roller * Shop Built rotary ditcher * MISC. ITEMS & PARTS: * 30’ sucker rods * New bags for grain bagger * foam leaf cutter bee nests * plastic dome leaf cutter bee shelters

For more information contact Jason Zuk 204-664-5400 or David Zuk 204-664-5274

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for MAMCHUK FARMS Ltd FISHER BRANCH, MB. - SATURDAY MAY 26, 2012 10:00 AM DIRECTIONS: From Fisher Branch, MB (Jct # 17 & 233) on # 17 North 4.8 kms (Dept of Highways Yard) turn West 3.8 kms to sale site on South side of road. ORDER OF SALE: 10:00 – 12:00(Tools, Shop Equipment and Misc) 12:00 – 1:00(Tanks, Bins, Aeration Fans, Grain Dryers, Augers) 1:00 PM(Trucks & Major Equipment) CONDITIONS: Buyers have 1 month to remove ALL items from sale site. (Bins included) VIEWING: Viewing of equipment prior to sale day will be by appointment only. Please call Bill to arrange time 204-739-6315. TRACTORS: * 1989 CaseIH 9150 4wd w/3 remote hyd, 12 spd Pwr shift, Cummins L10 engine 280 hp, 520/85R38 duals, 5329hrs showing * Case 2290 2wd w/18.4-38 duals, 3pt, 2 remote hyd, 6255hrs showing, w/ Midtech Swath XL Light Bar Guidance System * Universal UTB U-445 DT MFWD w/3pt, single remote hyd * Allis Chalmers B w/ Belly Mount Sickle Mower (Not running) * INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: * Allis Chalmers HD4 w/ Loader (one yd bucket) Blade & Stone Fork, Shuttle Clutch, Street Pads * Holman DSL 175 CFM Air Compressor on S/A Trailer w/2 Sizes of hoses * COMBINES: * 1997 JD 9600 sp Combine w/JD 914 pickup, fine cut chopper, FS chaff spreader, Air Foil sieves, New 30.5-32 rice tires, long auger, hopper tarp, 1875 eng hrs showing, 1461 sep hrs showing, Harvestrac Monitors * 1997 JD 9600 sp Combine w/JD 914 pickup, FS chaff spreader, JD seives, 30.5-32 rice tires, long auger, hopper tarp, approx 1700 eng hrs showing, approx 1450 sep hrs showing, Harvestrac Monitors * HEADERS: * 25’ JD 925 Flex Header w/pickup reel * MOISTURE TESTERS: * Labtronics 919 LT Moisture Tester * Portable Moisture Tester * SWATHER: * 2004 MacDon Harvest Pro 8152i dsl sp swather w/25’ MacDon 972 Header, pickup reel, dbl swath, single knife drive, 510 cutting hrs showing, 656 eng hrs showing, (108 hp Isuzu Turbo engine) * 8’ Poly Swath Roller * SPRAYERS: * 2005 CaseIH SDX 3310 SP Sprayer w/90’ Booms, 5 body nozzles, Air Bubble Jet nozzles, 1000 gal S/S tank, chemical inductor, 3” fill valves, 200 Hp engine (Cummins), Trimble auto steer system, foam markers, spray test system, 996 hrs showing, SCS 4600 Monitor Pkg, sells with 2 sets of tires & rims, (650/65R38 tires & rims (Good Year DT 818) & (320/90R46 tires & rims (Good Year DT800), * 50’ Melroe 115 Spray Coupe w/150 gal poly tank, 570 hrs showing * 68’ Versatile 480 pt Sprayer w/500 gal Poly Tank, PTO Pump * SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: * 14’ JD 1640 Tandem Disk * 17’ Haul-All Seed & Fert Tender * 20’ JD 9350 D/D Press Drill w/Rubber Packers, Tarps (Always Shedded) * 7’ 3 PT Cult * Crown Rotary Stone picker w/Hyd Drive, 3 Bat Reel * 20’ 3 bar Harrows (Westfield Haro-King) * 2005 70’ Bourgault 6000 Mid-Harrow w/7/16” x 20” Tines * 40’ JD 1000 Field Cult w/3 bar Harrows * 40’ IH 645 Tillage w/3 bar Harrows * 31’ CCIL204 Deep Tillage w/3 bar Harrows * 6 Bottom MF880 3 pt Plow w/ Hyd resets * 8 Bottom MF 880 Plow w/ Hyd Resets * GRAIN DRYER, AUGERS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP: * IBEC 1210 Continuous Flow 5 Section Propane or Natural Gas Grain Dryer, 1 PH, 4 Million BTU Max, 0.5 Million BTU Minimum, Sells w/ 10’ x 12’ Dryer Shack that houses all electrical & Control panels * 10” x 60’ Farm King PTO Swing Hopper Auger w/New gear boxes, Never spill spout * 2006 8” x 46’ Buhler/Farm King Auger w/Self Propel Kit, 24 HP Honda Eng * (3) 6” Westfield Augers w/ 3.5 – 5hp Electric Motors, Various Lengths * 6” Auger w/11hp B&S Engine * Approx 100’ U-Trough Grain Handling System w/ 7 drops w/ 5 HP, 1 Hp Electric Motor * (6) 16’ Sections of Cat Walking * TRUCKS: * 1980 Ford 800 T/A Grain Truck w/18’ B+H, roll tarp, 5 + 4 Trans ( Rebuild Secondary Trans 2 Years Ago), 429 Gas Eng, 36,233kms showing, 10.00-20 Rubber, SAFETIED * 1979 Mack RS700 T/A Grain Truck w/20’ B+H, Roll Tarp, 9 Spd Fuller Trans, 315 HP Mack Eng, 174,750 Miles showing, 22.5 Rubber, SAFTIED * 1986 Chev Wrangler 1/2 ton 2wd w/92,438 org Kms Showing, SAFTIED, * 1980 Chev 70 S/A w/2500 gal poly water tank, 16’ Flat Deck, 2” Chem Handler III chemical mix system, 366 gas eng, 5+2 Trans, New 2” Water Pump, 61041kms showing * 1963 Chev 60 S/A w/14’ B+H, roll tarp, 292 Gas Eng, 5+2 Trans, 35816 Miles Showing * 1994 GMC SLE 3/4 Ton 4 x 4 Ext Cab w/6.5 liter dsl, Auto Trans, Box Cap, 222,321kms Showing, SAFTIED * 1985 GMC Vandura 3500 Van w/UNICELL Refer Body, 328,646kms Showing, Rebuilt 350 eng, Auto Trans * TRAILERS; * 14’ HD T/A Pintle Hitch Tilting Trailer (Hauled HD4 Crawler) * 20’ T/A Mazur Welding Flat Deck Trailer w/3500 lbs Axles * 53’ T/A Storage Trailer (NO TOD) * 48’ T/A Storage Trailer (NO TOD) * 3PT EQUIPMENT: * 8’ Allied 3pt Dbl Auger Snow Blower * 5’ Buhler/Farm King 510 Rotary Mower * 3pt Bale Fork * 3pt Cement Mixer * 3pt Track Erasers * GRAIN BINS: (None of the bins have ever been used for fertilizer.) * (2) 4000 BUS Grain Max Hopper Bottom Bins w/6’ Aeration Rocket, Epoxy Coated, Temp Sensor Cables * (4) 2280 BUS Friesen Hopper Bottom Bin w/4 ½’ Aeration Rocket, Epoxy Coated, Temp Sensor Cables * (2) 1800 BUS Friesen Hopper Bottom Bins, Epoxy Coated * (5) Westeel 1650 Bins on NRW 250 Bus Hoppers * 3500 BUS Vidir Hopper Bins, Epoxy Coated * TANKS & PUMPS: * 1000 Gal Northern Steel Fuel Tank w/ 110 Volt Pump & Meter * 1000 Gal Fuel Tank w/Metal Stand * (2) 300 Gal Fuel Tank w/Metal Stands * 500 Gal Fuel Tank w/Metal Stand * 1250 Gal Poly Water Tank * 1000 Gal Metal Water Tank * Aux fuel Skid Tank w/ 12 volt pump & storage compartments * New 110 volt Fuel Pump * 6” Floating Slough Pump * 2” 5 HP Honda Water Pump * Ducar 2” Water Pump * B & S 2” Water Pump w/ 5hp eng * OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT: * NH 456 7’ Sickle Bar Mower * 4 Wheel Farm Wagon * (5) Bin Level Indicators * Swather Carrier w/ Walking Beam Axles * 24’ Drill Carrier (Newer Style) * Anthes Gravity Box on 4 Wheel Wagon * (8) FM Radios (Programmable Style) 1 Base Station * RECREATIONAL & YARD EQUIPMENT: * Assorted Yard Tools (Shovels, Forks, Rakes, etc.) * Quad Ramps for Truck * Wood Splitter - Trailer Type * 48” Sweep-All GD2448 Power Lawn Sweeper w/5.5 HP Gas Engine * 4’ JD 15 ATV Cart w/Manual Dump * Polaris TXL340 Snowmobile, 1978 * Coleman 5500 Generator * SHOPEQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MISC: * 5.5 HP Honda Pressure Washer * Guardian 16 Spd Drill Press * Lincoln AC 225 Arc Welder * Solar 670 Battery Charger/Booster * AI Metal Cutting Band saw * Clarke 101E Arc Welder * Lincoln Air Greaser * Cordless Tools * 24’ Extension Ladder * 8’ Step Ladder * Tow Cables & Chains * Barrel Pumps * Small Anvil * HD Welding Bench w/Vise * Flat wrenches up to 2” * Hammers * Pipe Wrenches * Assortment of farm related tools * Portable Air Compressor * Air hose reel w/ rubber hose * Oxy/Acct Torch Kit * Grinders, Drills, Saws, Etc. * Pullers * Measuring Wheels * 20 Ton Air/Hyd Bottle Jack * 6/10/20 Ton Bottle Jacks * HD Comet Bench Grinder * Used windows * Used Tires (Truck & Imp) * MISC. LEAF CUTTER BEE EQUIPMENT: * Please call Bill for information, availability and details about leaf cutter bee equipment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Bill Mamchuk 204-739-6315 Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit.

Sale conducted by FRASER AUCTION SERVICE 1-800-483-5856 www.fraserauction.com

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EWAN & LYNNE JARVIE, Glenora, MB. Farm Equipment Reduction Auction, Wed., May 30th 4:00pm. 5-mi West of Glenora, MB or 9-mi South of Baldur, MB. Features 1978 IHC 1086 DSL tractor factory 3-pt., 18.4x38 duals, 3 spool hyd, 1000 & 540 PTO, 10,700-hrs, good cond; 1998 NH 664 round baler, auto wrap, 540 PTO, belts all replaced, shedded; Gehl 25 ft. steel deck bale trailer, rear tandem axle; FK 850 mix-mill, 540 PTO; IHC 810 20-ft. combine S/cut header; Herman 60-ft. hyd harrow bar; Vers 68-ft. sprayer, 400-gal. tank; 4 grain bin spreaders 2 S.p. &2 electric; 1974 Ford 600 truck, Louisville cab, 15-ft.x8-ft. box, hoist, roll over tarp, V8, nice, 2-SPD, 75,400 original miles, saftied, real nice; Ritchie heater water trough; cattle headgate w/side open panels & palpation cage; 5 round bale feeders; Lewis cattle oiler; calf creep feeder; 12-ft. steel panels; 200 treated fence posts; 2, 24.5x32 combine tires; 4, 11x16 front tractor tire & more well kept equip. Consignments include NH 853 chain round baler, shedded; JD 25-ft. 590 PT swather; Melroe 8x16-in. bottom plough; NH 970 16-ft. s/cut header w/crop fitters; JD 16-ft. deep tiller; NH hay rake; 15 sec tine harrow bar; Collector Tractor IH McCormick H narrow front, excellent rubber, belt pulley w/saw attach, live PTO, 3 new valves & valve guides, restored & excellent; 18-ft. fibre glass boat w/trailer & Evinsude 20-HP motor, low hrs, great condition. Also good list of shop tools & equipment. Other good consignments could be taken. Please contact Ewan Jarvie (204)535-2573. Murray Rankin Auctions (204)534-7401, Killarney Ross Taylor Auction Service (204)877-3834, Reston.

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD AUCTION SALE Gord Husak Sat., May 19th 10:00am. Gordon, MB. Location: Jct Hwy #6 & 101 (Wpg North Perimeter) 1.5-mi North on Hwy #6 then Turn East 200-yds at Gordon on RD 5E. Tractor & Equip: Fordson Major DSL 3PH 540 PTO Add on Power Steering 3PH 7-ft. Cult; Ferguson 3PH Scraper; Ferguson 3PH 2B Plow; 3PH Woods 6.5-ft. Blade; PTO Post Auger; Saw Mandrel; Trailers: 94 TC Tracker Bumper Hitch 6x10-ft. Enclosed Trailer 14in. Tires; HM Bumper Hitch 16-ft. Flat Deck Plus Beaver & Ramps Triple Axle; Bumper Hitch 14-ft. Tandem Flat Deck; Double Bumper Hitch Snowmobile Trailer Vehicles: 70s Int 1710 C/O w/15-ft. B&H; 71 Lincoln Mark 3 2D 460 Complete NR; 64 Comet Caliente 2D Hard Top; 50 Ford F-3 Stepside; 36 Int 3T; 82 Chev 1/2 Ton as is Polaris Star Cars: Rare 2) 1964 Polaris Star Cars 1) 372 cc 1) 164 cc Running Order Good Original Cond Vintage Auto, Farm Parts: Ford Model A Parts; 36 Dodge Parts; Over 20 Radiators; Magnetos; Ford 8N Parts; TD 9 Parts; JD Tractor Fenders; Fairmont Jigger Parts; Bucket Teeth; Snowmobile Parts, Polaris, Arctic Cat; Hub Cabs; Farm Antiques: 50s Gas Bowser; Esso Bowser Globe; Int LB Stationery Engine; 1921 Herculies 1.5-HP Stationery Double Fly Wheel Open Piston Engine Cycle; Potato Planter; Potato Digger; 2) McCormick No 7 Horse Sickle Mower; Emerson Saulky Plow; Horse Scraper; 2B Plow; Steel & Wood Wagon Wheels; 6) Cast Implements; 1) Cockshutt Plow Co; Cream Cans; Oring Display; Brass Steam Engine; Forge; Post Drill; Wood Vise; Level; Block Planer; Ice Saws; Cast Boiler w/Collar; Coal Pail; Fire Extinguisher; Insulators on Wood Rail; License Plates; 2) 60 Polaris Snowmobile; JD Spitfire Snowmobile; 2) Thermometer 1) Prestone 1) Trico Antiques: Oak Desk; 3 Cabinet Gramophone; Cabinet Radio; Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet, not complete; Wood Chairs; Trunk; Cabinet & Port Singer Sewing Machine; 6) Cast Base Stool; Castrol Oil Sign; 3) Sky Chief Porc Sign; Case Dealer Ship Sign Local Hugh Appleyard; Paper Ford Tractor Chart; Anco Wiper Cabinet; Polaris Banner; High-N-Dry Ginger Ale Rack Sign; Oil Tins; North Star; More Oil Cans; EnA-co; Red Indian; Whiz; BA; Shell; Texaco; White Rose; Roco; Pacific; Tidex; Esso; Antelope; Oil Jars; Household Tins; Alka Saltzer Dispenser; Chantecler Cig Paper Dispenser; Wet Prof Cig Paper Dispenser; Steige Tractor Sign; BA 2 Sided Sign Porc; 6-ft. Shell Sign; Ray Beston Belt Display; King Accordion; BakeLight Radio; Wild Bill Hickok Metal Lunch Kit; Pocket Watches; Waltham; Train Mantle Clock; Shaving Mirror; Bullet Lighter; Lincoln Drap Aladdin Lamp; CNR Lantern; Wall Mt Coal Oil Lamps; Crockery; 6-gal RWing Butter Churn; 5-gal RWing Crock; Medalta 10-gal; 2-gal; 4-gal; Pickle Crock; Jugs; 3-gal Water Cooler; Cream Bottles; Pop Bottles; Auto Books; Hot Rod Magazines; 78 Records; Manual Typewriter; Guns & Accessories: Accessories: Sioux Carbine Model 94 Box & Pamphlet (no gun); Compound Bow; Leather Hand Gun Holster; Bayonettes; Winchester 32 Handle Reloading Die Pat 1800’s; Large Amount Ammo; Vintage & Modern; 22; Shotgun; Rifle; Cil; Imperial; Store Displays; Daisy BB Gun Cleaning Kit, Never Used; Gun Belt Buckles; Hunting Knives; Gun Cleaning Items; Tanned Deer; Moose Hide Guns: JD CIA Brought & Bro DB 12 ga, Black Power Muzzle; Bayard DB Cal: 12 ga; Western Arms DB Cal: 12 ga; Empire Arms DB Cal: 12 ga; 5) SH Barker & Sons DB Cal :12 ga; Winchester, Model 12, PA, Shot Gun, Cal 12 ga, Bar Len: 23 3/4-3-in.; Winchester, Model 12, PA, Cal 12 ga, 2.75-3-in; 8) Savage Model 1893, LA, Cal 300 Savage, w/Take Down; Savage Model 25 PA, Cal 22 w/Octogon Barrel; Remington Model 12-CS, PA, Cal 22 rem Special, w/Octogon Barrel w/Take Down; Winchester Model 94, LA, Cal 32 Special; Winchester, Model 1894, LA, Cal 30 WCF; Winchester, Model 1894, LA Cal 30 WCF; Winchester, Model 1890, PA, Cal 22 WRF, w/Take Down, Folding Peep Sight; Marlin Model 94, LA, Cal 44-40; Savage Model 1899, LA, Cal 30-30; Winchester Model 1906, PA Cal 22 w/Take Down; Stevens Marksman Side by Side, Cal 22; Stevens Side by Side, Falling Blocking Cal 22; Winchester, Model 1400, SA, Cal 12 ga; Winchester, Model 70 BA, Cal 30-06 w/Scope; Remington Model 760 PA, Cal 30-06 w/Scope; Stevens B/A Cal 22 w/Scope; Winchester, Model 75, Target BA, Cal 22; Savage Model 97 LA Cal 300 Savage; Stevens, Model 87A, SA Cal 22; Cooey Model 39, Side by Side, Cal 22; Winchester Little Big Horn Commerative LA, Cal 44-40 w/Saddle Ring; Winchester Model 37A SS Cal 410 ga, MacCleods 60th Anniversary Edition Take Down, & Box; Winchester, Model 37A, SS, Cal 12 ga, MacCleods 60th Anniversary Take down & Box; Winchester, Model 37A SS, Cal 20 ga, MacCleods 60th Anniversary Take dow & Box; Winchester, Model 1897 PA, Cal 12 ga Material: Welding Material; Pipe; Channel; Angle; Flat Iron; Large Pipe 42-in. & 48-in. by 1/2in,. Thick 6-ft.- 7.5-ft. long; Metal Mesh; Ree Bar; 4) 12x12-in. 25-ft. Beams; 30) Railway Ties; Cable; Elec Wire; Hydro Wire; Slide Door Rails; Doors; Cement & Glass Bricks Blding Misc: Older 20-ft. w/84-ft. Long Building on Blocks, Insulated & Wired; 3,000-gal Steel Water Tank on Steel Skids; 2 Section Scaffolding ; Simplicity Roto Tiller; Wisc 4 cyl gas Hyd Power Pac, NR; House Trailer Axles; Auto Axles; Hd Welding Bench Vise on Castors; Shop Wood Heater; Single Door Wood Heater; Load Strapping; Chains; Load Binders; HD Block & Tackle; HD Chain; Oils & Lubs; Grease Guns Tools: Port 2-HP Air Comp; Miller 225A Welder; MacLeods 180A Welder; Arc Welder; “Victor” Acetylene Torch; Table Saw; Metal Buffer on Stand; Bench Grinder; Angle Grinder; Power Tools; 3/4-in. Impact; Bumper Jack; Screw & Ratchet Building Jacks; 1-ft. 3/4-ft. Sockets; Cable Cutter; Hand Yard Tools. Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

PHYLLIS ASH & ESTATE MERVIN ASH, DAUPHIN, MB, Large Estate Auction Sale Of Excellent Antique Horse Drawn Vehicles, Harness & Tack, Older Tractors, Acreage Equipment & Shop Tools. Sat., May 12th, 9:00am. 2-mi East of Dauphin on PTH #20, then .5-mi South. 4 wheeled JD Plow Co. Ltd. Buggy; 4 wheeled Doctor’s buggy; 2 Seat Democrat; 3-4 wheeled buggys; 2 seat cutter w/canopy; 2 seat cutter w/upholstered seat; 2 wheeled cart; 4 wheeled wagon on rubber; Double runner sleigh; Extra buggy & cart shafts single & double; F. Eamor, Western Rawhide, Billy Cook saddles; Double set silver studded driving harness; Silver studded bridals; Double set heavy driving harness; Assorted Western bridles & bits; Good horse collars & much more; Case 730 Comfort King DSL w/Cancade loader; Case 430 gas tractor, good tires; Case 530 gas tractor, motor seized, has Case FEL; Laurier 5th wheel 20-ft.x8-ft. flat deck trailer, tandem axle & more; Large collection sleigh & harness bells; Very large estate auction w/excellent quality horse & horse drawn equipment. For info contact: Troy Ash cell (204)612-4365; Reava Gauthier (204)878-9434. Only partial listing. Much more on websites www.mrankinauctions.com or www.rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions Killarney, MB. Murray (204)534-7401 Ross Taylor Auction Service, Reston, MB. Ross (204)522-5356 Brock (204)522-6396. ROBERT & JOAN RADFORD, Austin, MB. Farm & Livestock Equipment, Trucks, Excellent Machine Shop Equipment & Miscellaneous Retirement Auction Mon., May 28th, 2012 9:00am. 7-mi South of Trans Canada Hwy at Sydney on PR 352, 1.25-mi South. 1974 JD 4430 DSL MFWA, quad range, dual hyd, 540 & 1000 PTO, 6,367-hrs; JD 3020 DSL, single hyd, 540 rear PTO, 1000 front PTO; JD 2010 gas tractor, single hyd; JD Industrial Crawler w/1-yd bucket w/grapple; Caterpillar 922B 4 wheel loader w/3-yd Bucket; JD Model “A” tractor, narrow front; 1979 Mack Hwy tractor w/Mack 350 engine, 13-SPD, Unibody 20-ft.x8.5-ft.x5-ft. high box, not saftied; 1975 Mack R-600 hwy tractor w/Mack 330 engine, 5-SPD trans, 20-ft.x8.5-ft. steel box, 5.5-ft. high, not saftied; 1973 Mack R-600 hwy tractor, Mack 330 engine, 5-SPD; 1973 Dodge 600 truck w/Cancade 18-ft.x8-ft. steel box; 1981 Dodge Ram 3/4-ton 4x4 truck w/5-SPD trans, not saftied; 1976 Dodge 1-ton truck dually, V-8 engine, auto. trans; 1966 Dodge 500 truck, 318 V-8 motor, 5-SPD trans, MI 14-ft.x8.5-ft. box; 1974 Chrysler Newport Deluxe car, 4 dr. sedan, 63,880-mi, not safetied; None of the vehicles are safetied; 2005 Ski Doo Rotax 440 snow toboggan, 218-km;, like new; Polaris 350 ATV, 2+4 w/racks; Yamaha snow toboggan; Yamaha 175 motorcycle; NH 116 16-ft. mower conditioner; JD 510 round baler Beline applicator; JD 336 square baler, bought new; New Idea 7-ft. trailer mower; Vers 103 15-ft. SP swather, motor not running w/crimper; JD Model 230 25.5-ft. tandem disc; JD; #800 21-ft. SP swather; JD 509 rotary mower, trailer type, new blades; IHC #100 Series 24-ft. DD press drill, pan wheel press, Drive over drill carrier, 70-ft. hyd tine harrowbar; JD 20-ft. sunflower header w/pans; 8-ft. tapered swath roller; Vers 56-ft. sprayer, 625-gal poly tank; Livestock Trailer: 7-ft.x19-ft.x6.5-ft. high 5th wheel flat deck trailer 24-ft.x8.5-ft., tandem axle; NH 675 manure spreader; Grain Dryer: Behlin Wicks 380 continuous flow grain dryer w/15-HP electric motor; JD #100 24-ft. deep tiller w/Case shanks; 24-ft. new Degelman 3 row harrows; IHC #645 vibra chisel cultivator w/Herman harrows. Other small farm equip. Excellent Shop Equipment: H. W. Petrie Ltd. Metal lathe, hyd drive, 9-ft. bed. Shop press w/20ton jack. Galaxy 12-SPD electric drill press; Kwik Krimp hyd crimper. Plus very large listing shop equipment & misc. Sells at 9:00am. Contact John for info (204)466-2806. Cell phone service not good at this sale site. See websites for full listing & pictures www.mrankinauctions.com or www.rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions Killarney, MB. Murray (204)534-7401 Ross Taylor Auction Service, Reston, MB. Ross (204)522-5356 Brock (204)522-6396.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction Bryan & Angie Novak Sat., May 12th, 11:00am, Argyle, MB. Location: 322 West Side of Town then 2-mi North on Meridian Rd then West 1/4-mi on RD 82. Auction Note: Acreage is for Sale! Contact: (204)461-0086. Tractors: White 2-135 Cab DSL, 3-SPD Shuttle, Dual Hyd, 1000 PTO, 18.4x38 Duals 6,750-hrs Haying Equip: 99 Case 1H, 8312 Disc Bine 12-ft. w/Centre Pivot; 91 NH 855 RD Baler w/Mesh Wrap & Auto Bale, Command Monitor; 3PH Tonutti 10 Wheel Rake; NH 404 Hay Crimper; JD 6601 PU Combine w/12-ft. PU; Farm King 840 3PH 7-ft. Snowblower, Hyd; Danuser 3PH Post Auger w/6-in.; 3PH 7-ft. Cult; Case 18-ft. Light Cult; Vehicles & Storage Containers: 48-ft. Storage Container; 72 Chev C60 gas 5-SPDx2, Tran w/14ft. B&H; 86 Ford Ranger 1500 V6; 76 Ford F150 Livestock Equip: Metal Portable Loading Chute; Metal Gates 12-14-ft.; Metal Corral Panels; Bunk Feeders; RD Bale Feeder; Role Barb Wire; Metal Fencing; Yard; Tools & Misc. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Estate & Moving Wed., May 16th, 4:00pm Stonewall, MB. 12 Patterson Dr. Auction Note: Always more than Listed. Vehicle: 90 Ford F350 DSL 6.9 w/14-ft. Al Freight Box, 114,000-km; Antique Furniture: 30 pcs Antique Furniture; Antique Glassware; Unique Items; Tools; Yard; Household. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794. MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction Sale Nettie Kolisnyk (Late Leslie) Sun., May 20th 10:00am. Whytewold, MB. 59 Railway St. Tractor, Equip, Vehicle: JD 855 Utility Tractor Hyd 4WD Turf Tires 3PH Hyd, Triple PTO Frt Rear & Center, Exc Cond, Only 1,560-hrs sold w/JD 52 FEL Belly 60-in. Mower & JD Frt Mt Snowblower; Sold after JD 550 52-in. 3PH Rotator; JD 3PH 48-in. Box Scraper; Bear Cat 3PH PTO Chipper/Shredder; 84 Coachman Crestline 29-ft. Tandem Camper Trailer, Full Bath, AC; 72 Dodge 200 3/4-ton 440 Engine; 79 Lincoln MK5; Yard & Tools: Ariens 7-HP 24-in. Elec Start Snowblower; Ariens 5.5-HP Push Mower; Ariens Mini Roto Tiller; Stihl Gas Weed Eater; Honda 5.5-HP gas 2,200-lb Pressure Washer; Honda EX 5500 Generator, Elec Start, Like New; Stihl 028 Chain Saw; Power Tools; Lge Amt Hand Tools; Home Repair; Some Household Antiques: 69 Motor Ski Capri Snowmobile Gd Cond, Complete, nr from sitting; CCM Scramble Pedal Bike. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027, www.mcsherryauction.com

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1-800-782-0794

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 10, 2012

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

BERGNER AUCTION SERVICE FARM AUCTION SALE for Arnold Hillyer St.Martin, MB, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (Please note change in time) Sale site: 3 km North of St.Martin on Hwy #6. Turn West on PR #328 for 9.8 km. Turn South for 2.5 km at Hillyer Rd/Homebrook sign. (Follow signs)

Auction Sale for Joe & Teresa Byra of Lockport, MB Saturday, May 26th, 2012 8AM

TRACTORS & MACHINERY * 1990 J.D. 3155 Tractor, MFWD, w/265 loader, grabs, snowblade, good rubber (1 new front tire) – 6623 hrs * 2001 Kubota M120 Tractor, MFWD, 120 hp, w/Kubota M960 loader, bale spear, bucket, 18.4-38 tires (5300 hrs) * 1990 Deutz-Allis 9150 Tractor, MFWD, 162 hp, 3pt hitch w/triple Hyd, 20.8-R38 tires, w/duals (2900 hrs) * J.D. 95 combine * N.H. BR780A Baler, extra wide sweep * Buhler Inland 6060 Baler (pickup needs work) * (2) PMI RP1411 Balers * New floor belts for 1411 Baler * New Idea 9ft Mower * N.H. 144 Swath turner * F11 Sweep * New Idea Manure spreader * (2) knives for 12ft Mower cond. * Buhler V620 Farm King 6ft rotary brush mower * Bale King R2000 Shredder/ processor * Tractor filters * 7” 30ft Auger w/pto * Post hole Auger (hyd) * 580 Vers. Sprayer w/plastic tank * New Rake teeth * Husky cable mover * 3pth Post hole Auger w/2 bits * Coop 15ft Cultivator w/Farm King mulchers * Leon 6ft 3pt hitch Cultivator * 3pt hitch Bale spear * 4 wheel Trailer w/gravity flow grain box (200 bu) * Calhouse Model 450 fert. Spreader * (2) 6 wheel Rakes * 10ft Land Packer w.4x4 tubing * (2) Manure forks * (10) 24” notched front breaking disc blades * (10) 24” rear breaking disc blades YARD & SHOP TOOLS * Forney Welder * (2) Stihl elec. Chainsaws * Trouble light * 12 ton hyd Jack * (2) Building jacks * Craftsman Shop vac * 1 & ¾ ton Chain hoists * 16 spd Drill press w/2 vices * Air o Matic h/d Air compressor * 2- 20 ton Floor Jacks * American Mobile air tank * Furnace blower * B&D Sawsall * Creepers * Elec Side grinders, Drills, Sanders * C-clamps * Nuts & bolts (new) * Pipe wrenches * Grease guns * Rope * Nail pullers * Hatchets * New Pry bars * Cut-off Saw * Saws * Levels * Punches * 80 pce Stingray bits * 8pce Plier set (new) * Turbo Pro 30 pce cutting edge tool set * Side cutters * SAE-T handle hex key set * Westward Screwdrivers * Lots of funnels * Jerry cans * Screwdrivers * Sets of tools * Open & box end wrenches * Wrenches – lge & sm * Westward complete set of wrenches * Carpenter box * Westward (black) complete ½”-1/4” socket/wrench set * Westward 14 pce punch & chisel set * (2) 4ft Jackalls * Bolt bin (sold as unit) w/various size bolts, nuts * Hammers * Pipe Threader * Shop Master kneeling pad * HD logging chain * 2000 lb cap. Work table on wheels * 12v Battery charger * ¾” drive Socket set * Sawcut Skilsaw * Gear pullers * Husqvarna 55 Chainsaw * Pipe Threader * Measuring tapes * 20 ton hyd Press * Bench grinder * Sanders * Battery charger * Dewalt Radial arm saw * 12 pce punch & chisel set * 2 Vices * 8” Vice w/stand * Tiger Torch w/propane tank * Tow straps * Honda 340GX 11.0 hp Pressure Washer * 100 ft cloth tape * Coleman Powermate ProGen 5000 Generator * Saw blades * 25ft Ratchet tie down strap * Portable table w/drawers MISCELLANEOUS & HOUSEHOLD * Garden tiller * push mower * Traps (single/double/bear) * Homemade sleigh * Chains * (2) lge Sterlite buckets * (2) wheel homemade Trailer * Folding cot (like new) Chairs * Wooden outdoor chair * Bed Frames * Zenith deluxe freezer * (6) Logging Chains * (2) boxes Field King baler twine * 2 rolls baler twine * Fire fighting barrel/pump on wheels * Plastic barrel * Triumph bicycle (new) * (2) Wheel barrow * Scrap Iron * (2) Water pumps – Honda 4.0 & Yarkton * Ext cords * Apartment size deep freeze * Saw mandrel * Greenhouse frames * H.D. ext Cords * Fishing rods * (2) new 245-75-16’s Radial tires * Snow shoes * (2) piles rough lumber, planks, slab boards (approx 80) * (5) sets Drawer slides (in box) * Organizer * Sump pump (new in box) * Wellsaw elec. Meat saw * Hyd cylinders * Northern yard Sprayer (ATV) * Barrel 15W-40 oil w/pump * Hyd dual Spool * Barrel Donax T-D hyd oil w/pump * Backpack sprayer * J.D. 216 Garden Tiller * 800 psi Airline hose * Valley Comfort Wood furnace * (8) Planks * (200) 16ft 2x6 rough lumber * Rake wheels * Half tracks * Baler teeth * New bearing for PMI * 4 x 6 ½” steel Stone boat * (2) belts for NH 780 Baler * Booster cables CATTLE/FENCING EQUIPMENT * Maternity calving pen * Calf puller * Texas gate * Cyprus River 250 bu self feeder * (23) mesh panels * (15) 10 ft Panels * (5) 30 ft Panels * Fencing jack * Fence stretchers * Bavgard 12v battery fencer * (3) Stock doctors * Used barbwire * Elec. Wire * Bucket of fencing nails * (2) wheel Calf trailer (ATV) * (15) 8ft pressure treated posts * Water trough * (300-400) 2-3” treated fence posts * Branding iron * Approx 20ft Duraflex 6-14 gauge elec. Wire ANTIQUES & TOOLS (CONT’D) * Sleigh bunk * Pole for Hose rake * Metal single tree * Esso Oil Quart cans * Scale * Wrenches * Gas Can * Metal trunk * Chrome Table * Cream cans * North Star oil pail (some rust) * Wood Stove * Compressor * Sm wooden clothes dryer * Saw * Old Post drill * sock stretchers * Shoe horns * Fence Stretcher * Stanley wooden level (broken) * Int. 5 gal metal pail * Sewing basket * Load binders * Can. Blower & Forge Co. #75 Anvil * Ext ladders * Alum. Ladders * Tool chest w/4 drawers * 11 gal Pro Force Air compressor * Stock tank heater * Saw horse brakets (new) * Table saw * Roller Chain – various sizes (new) * Numerous tools, wrenches & screwdrivers

Sale located from Jct. Hwy. #44 and Hwy. #59, go 1 mi. South on Hwy. #59, then right on Ashfield Rd., and another immediate right on Parkside Dr., continue ½ mile North on Parkside Dr.

Lorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer

Beausejour, MB. Auctioneer: Len Pleskacz Ph. 204-268-3052

Box 721, Ashern, MB, R0C 0E0 • Ph: (204) 768-2669/ Fax: (204) 768-3237 www.bergnerauction.com • Email: bergauct@mts.net • www.globalauctionguide.com

Ind. Equip.: “King” Truck Mount Straight Boom Ext. Crane w. winch; Atlas Truck Mount Folding Crane; Lincoln “300” Portable Welder; Pro-Power Comm. 3200 psi. Pressure Washer; Machinery & Trailers: Belarus “820” Diesel Tractor w. FEL; IHC “70” 6 ½’ 3pth Snowblower; 3 – Case “VA” Gas Tractors; Trailer Mount Post Hole Auger; Trailer Mount 3500 psi Pressure Washer; 7’ x 24’ Gooseneck Tandem Axle Trailer; 5 Utility Trailers; Trailer Axles & Springs; 10 & 12 Ton Trailer Winches; Shop Equip. & Tools: 60 Ton Hyd. Shop Press; Clark 150 Turbo Mig Welder; Miller & Premier Elec. Welders; Metal Bandsaw; 2 Chop saws; 3 Steel Tables; Qty. of Welding Iron; 5 shts. Checker Plating; Blue Point Grinder; Cutting Torches; 16 spd. Drill Press; Parts Washer; 1 ½ Ton Trolley Chain Hoist; 4 Tool Chests; Lge. Qty. of Wrenches including Snap-on & Mac; Large. Qty. of Air Tools; Specialty Tools; Power Tools; Shop Manuals; Huge Assortment of Shop Supplies & Parts; Recreational: J.D. “AMT 600” 4WD Gator; 1996 Suzuki King Quad; Lund 15’ Fiberglass Boat; Merc. 85 Hp. Boat Motor; Boat Trailers; 1989 Ski-Doo “Formula Plus” Snowmobile; 2 - 8’ Slide-in Truck Campers; Lawn & Garden: Jacobson “623D” 6’ Front Mount Mower (Kubota Diesel Eng.); J.D., Roper and Snapper Lawn Tractors; TriFlex 7 ½’ Front Mount Mower Only (can be converted to 3pth); Misc.: 6.2 GM Diesel Engine; 3208 Cat Engine w. Allison Trans. (for parts); Lge. Qty. of New Auto & Tractor Gaskets; Lge. Qty. of Ag & Auto Filters; Lge. Qty. of Tractor Parts; Qty. of Car, Truck & Trailer Tires & Rims; 2 Alum. Van Bodies for storage; Craftsman & Beaver 10” Table Saws; Like New Coleman Gas/Propane Furnace; 9 New Gas Engines (4 Hp – 15 Hp.); 18 Hp. & 25 Hp. Onan Gas Engines; Qty. of New Pressure Washer Pumps; New In-Floor Heating Pump; New & Used Hyd. Cylinders; New 660 lb. Elec. Cable Hoist; PTO & Drive Shafts; Hyd. Pumps & Controls; Hyd. Motors; 4 Scaffolds; Qty. of Steel Wheels; Lge. Qty. of Scrap Iron; etc. See www.capitalauction.net for listing and pictures or for more information call:

CAPITAL AUCTIONS

All sales are Terms: Cash/Cheque. We do not handle Interac/Credit Cards. Neither the Owner nor Auctioneer is responsible for errors in description or condition. Sale listing is subject to additions or deletions and any comments made the day of the sale with respect to sale items takes precedence over previously reported listing. We are not responsible for accidents Items are sold “AS IS - WHERE IS” Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

UNRESERVED INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION SALE of John Deere Guertin Equipment Ltd. At 35 Melnick

(Hwy. #59 & South Perimeter)

Saturday May 12th at 11:00am (Viewing all day Friday 10:00AM till 5:00PM)

(signs posted)

Having received instructions from Guertin Equipment Ltd., we will sell the following assets: 2000 Saturn tandem axle gooseneck flat deck trailer w/loading ramps* 2000 Metro Sportmate tilt golf cart/ATV trailer* John Deere 317 Skidsteer* John Deere 48 backhoe* John Deere 1620 diesel front mount mower* John Deere 3235 diesel front mount mower* John Deere 430 lawn & garden tractor w/mower* John Deere F925 diesel front mount mower* John Deere LX178 riding lawn mower* John Deere F930 front mount mower* John Deere LX279 riding mower* 3-John Deere 2243 greens mowers* John Deere X300 riding lawn mower* John Deere 47 Quick hitch snowblower & others* 4-John Deere 22 walk behind greens mowers* misc. snow blade* riding lawn mower roto tiller* various gas trimmers* John Deere 425 lawn & garden tractor w/mower & collection system* John Deere 2653 utility mower* Sabre 1742 lawn tractor* Mastercraft 1542 lawn tractor* John Deere 1200 bunker rake* Toro 3020 Sand Pro* John Deere 3215A Fairway mower* Green Iron 3000 roller* etc. APPROX. 25-GOLFCARTS EZGO TXT electric golf carts (2005 thru 2002)* approx. 20-pull golf carts* s.s. refreshment coolers*

LUNCH Free Pork on a Bun Compliments of Guertin Equipment TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard or

Debit paid in Full Same Day of Sale. Buyer fee 5% per item up to $5,000.00 (after $5,000.00 a flat fee of $250.00 will be charged) SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS “Everything Sold As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed.

KAYE’S AUCTIONS

(204) 668-0183 (WPG.) www.kayesauctions.com

Auction Sale for Mr. Gordon Regula and Son of Cooks Creek, MB Saturday, May 19th, 2012 10AM Sale located from Jct. Hwy. #59 and Hwy. #44, go 2 miles East on Hwy. #44 then 2 ½ miles South on Rd. #28. Civic address #70090. Equip. & Trailers: N.H. “LX465” Diesel Skidsteer (only 1,600 hrs.- Exc. Cond.); 2006 Brushcat “72” 6’ Frt. Brush cutter for a Skidsteer (Exc. Cond.); Case “G310G” Gas Crawler w. FEL (Good overall cond.); Belshe Industries 8’ x 25’ Ind. Tandem Axle Flat Deck Trailer (New 215/75R – 17.5 Duals, Air Brakes; Pintel Hitch; Steel Deck; Beaver Tail & Loading Ramps; Winch Tie-downs; GVW 25,500); 8 ½’ x 17’ Flat Deck Tandem Axle Trailer; Farm Machinery: M.F. “1085” Diesel Tractor (Cab, Exc. Tires); J.D. “3020” Diesel Tractor (3 pth., Exc. Tires); Hesston “4600” Square Baler (Exc. Cond.); N.H. “1033” Bale Wagon; IHC “70” 6 ½” Snowblower; Groening Aftermarket 3pth; M.F. 6’ 3pth Sickle Mower; 6’ FEL Stone Picker Fork; 2 prong 3pth Bale Fork; 2 & 3 prong Rd. Bale Forks; Like new “Worksaver” 3pth Dirt Bucket; M.F. “99” FEL only; Antique/Collector Tractors: M.F. “20C” Ind. Gas Tractor (3pth; Exc. Cond.); IHC “300” Utility Gas Tractor (3pth, Exc. Tires & Cond.); J.D. “70” Diesel Tractor (rebuilt engine); Allis Chalmers “B” Gas Tractor (new tires); J.D. “AR” Styled Gas Tractor (rebuilt engine & painted); J.D. “A” Unstyled Gas Tractor w. steel wheels: Oliver “80” Gas Tractor w. steel wheels; McCormick “W-4” Gas Tractor; Cockshutt “540” Gas Tractor w. FEL & 3pth; IHC 1 ½ - 2 ½ Hp. Stationary Engine; Recreational: “Paspar Toute” ATV (12” Rubber Tracks, Onan 2 cyl. Air Cooled Gas Engine; c/w 12V. Winch, Seats 3 people – Exc. Hunting/Wilderness Vehicle); 1998 Yamaha “Grizzly 600” 4x4 Quad; Yamaha 200cc Trike; 1996 Polaris XCR Indy 600 Snowmobile; 1995 Arctic Cat Z Snowmobile; Misc.: Quimpex “81022” 48” Frt. Mount Mower w. 12 ½ Hp. Engine and Kimpex 44” Frt. Mount Snowblower w. 11 Hp. Honda Engine (both fit any Quad or lawn tractor); Trucks: 2 – 1999 Ford F-250 4x4 Trucks (5.4L. Triton Engines; 1 has driver door damage, other has driver side box damage); 1960 “600” Truck w. Wdn. B&H; 1969 & 1970 GMC ½ tons w. 327 & 350 engines (runs – no TOD’s); 1951, 1959 & 1969 Chev ½ Tons (for parts); Car: 1996 Ford “Taurus G” (8 cyl., A.T., Loaded); Cars (for parts – No TOD’s): 2 – 1970 Mustang 2 dr. Coupes w. 302 engines; 1970 Meteor Convertible; 1969 Fury III Convertible; 1967 Mustang 2 door coupe; 1968 Olds Delta 88 w. 400 Big Block; 1967 Chev Impala w. 327 engine; 1965 Olds Delta 88 w. 400 Big Block; 1959 Dodge Regent; Misc. 1969 Mustang Fastback Parts. (NOTE: N.H. Skidsteer & Belshe Ind. Trailer only- subject to owner approval of last bid.) Viewing Friday, May 18th, 2012. 10 am to 5 pm only or by appt. w. Owner Ph. 1-204-981-4917. This will be a short sale as there are no small items. Approx. 2 hrs. so plan to be on time. See www.capitalauction.net for listing and pictures or for more information call:

CAPITAL AUCTIONS Stretch your ADVERTISING DOLLAR!

1-800-782-0794

Beausejour, MB. Auctioneer: Len Pleskacz Ph. 204-268-3052

Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

Herb & Helen rempel

Monday May 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM Location: From Steinbach water tower 2.5MI East on Hwy 52 #37081 (watch for signs) TrAcTorS & MAcHINErY * 2555 John Deere Diesel Tractor, MFWD, Cab, 3PTH, 245 Self Leveling Loader * 2010 LA145 John Deere Lawn Tractor, 22HP, 48” Deck * John Deere 350C Crawler * 3PTH 4 Bottom Allis Plow * 12Ft Case Cultivator * 16ft IHC 310 Seeder Discer * John Deere Discer * 18ft Wilrich Cultivator * Hang-up Harrows * 120 Gehl Mix Mill w/ Bale Feeder * 3PTH Danuser Post Hoe Auger * (2) Augers w/ Elec. Motors * TruckS * 1980 Ford F-750 Diesel Grain Truck, 14ft Steel Box, Hoist, Roll Top Tarp, Rebuilt Engine * 1994 Ford Explorer SUV, New Tires, Needs Engine * HAYINg & HArvESTINg EquIpMENT * 385 John Deere Round Baler (4’X5’) * 510 Western Special Massey Ferguson Combine, Self Propelled, Cab * 1090 New Holland 15ft Swather, Self Propelled, Canvas * 1090 New Holland 15ft Swather, Self Propelled, Auger * Big Daddy Auger Hopper * 15 Bale Stooker & Fork * SHop EquIpMENT * Allis Chalmers 20KW PTO Generator * Lincoln 225AMP Stick Welder * Portable Cement Mixer * John Deere Pressure Washer * 2000PSI Pressure Washer * Kerosene 50K BTU Reddy Heater * John Deere 150 Diesel Construction Heater * 4 1/2” Metal Cutting Band Saw * Mastercraft Portable Air Tank * 120pcs Mastercraft Socket Set * Jackall * Electric Hammer Drill * 1/2” Impact Sockets * (7) Crescent Wrenches (24”) * 3/4” Dr Socket Set * Screw Driver Bits & Drill Bits * (2) Bench Vises * 16SPD Bench Drill Press * 7” Makita Angle Grinder * 10” Metal Cut-off Saw & Blades * (2) 4 1/2” Angle Grinders * 1/2” Impact Wrench * Sm. Bench Grinder * Electric Stapler * Jobmate Rolling Tool Cabinet * 12 Drawer Top Tool Cabinet * 8” Bench Grinder * 6/2AMP Battery Charger * Digital Caliper * Post Hole Digger * WooDWorkINg EquIpMENT * 12” 2 1/2HP Thickness Planer * 16” Makita Thickness Planer * Craftsman Dremel * Delta Belt & Disc Sander * 740 Dewalt Radial Arm Saw * 10” Rockwell Beaver Lathe * 6” Rockwell Jointer * Mitre Saw * B&D Electric Planer * Skil Belt Sander * Router Table & Router * 10” Rockwell Beaver Table Saw * King Dowel Set * Quik Grip Clamps * Makita Cordless Tools * Small Air Compressor * Brad Nailer * Mastercraft Mitre Saw * Workmate * B&D Plunge Router * 7 1/4” Circular Saw * B&D Cordless Drill Set * Makita Palm Sanders & Drills * 7 1/4” Mastercraft Cordless Saw * Jig Saws * 3/4” Auto Scroller Saw * Mastercraft Belt & Disc Sander * 8” Delta Wood Band Saw * 16” Dremel Scroll Saw * 60 Liter Craftsman Shop Vac * Table Saw * (6) Pipe Clamps * 4’ Level * Adjustable Material Roller Stand * YArD EquIpMENT * 26’ Aluminum Ext. Ladder * 12’ Aluminum Ext. Ladder * 8’ Aluminum Step Ladder * 6’ Wooden Step Ladder * 5HP Marry Tiller * Yard Works Garden Tiller * 2 Wheel Yard Trailer * Electric Snowblower * Broadcast Spreader * 20” Lawn Mower * 2 (W)heel Barrows * 2 Wheel Hand Truck * Forks, Shovels, Rakes * Cordless Weed Trimmer Set * (2) Gas Weed Trimmers * Coleman Camp Lantern * John Deere Chain Saw * MISc * Chicken Feeders, Waterers * Incubator * Live Animal Trap * (2) Plastic Chicken Crates * Barn Exhaust Fan * Chicken Wire * 300 & 500 Gal. Fuel Tanks & Stands * Qty of Cattle Corral Panels * Sheep Corral Panels * Round Bale Trailer * Railway Ties * 1/4 Turn Bale Chut * Professional Chimney Cleaning System w/ Dust Collector & Vacuum * Assortment Lumber * Barbed Wire * 6X6 Concrete Meshing * Snow Fencing * 6’ 2 Wheel Trailer * Hand Post Hole Digger * Electric Heaters * (3) Fans * Jack-all, Hydraulic Jacks * Hog Waterer * Axes, Sledge Hammers * Chains * Scale * Grease Guns * Jumper Cables * guNS ( p.A.L. rEquIrED) * .22 Cal. Repeater Rifle * .22 Cal. Single Shot Rifle * ANTIquES * 1 & 3 Gallon Crocks * (2) Beacon Lanterns * Brown Jug * Antique Money Wrench * Beet Fork * Buggy Wheels * Kids Trike * Radio Flyer Kids Wagon * Bottle & Tin Collection * Small Gas Engine * 3HP Gas Water Pump * FurNITurE & HouSEHoLD * 8pc Solid Wood Dinning Set, Table & 6 Chairs, China Cabinet * GE Front Load Washer & Dryer Set, Less then 1YR Old * 7PC Dinette Set * 6PC Master Bedroom Suite * Table & Chair Set * 10 pc Wicker Patio Set, Table & 6 Chairs, Couch, Foot Stool * Viking Fridge & Range * (2) Oak End Tables * Wing Chair * Table Lamps * Antique Tea Wagon * Freezer * pLuS MucH MorE!!

Large cattLe and grain Farm auction For HigHridge Farms toLstoi mb, saturday may 12, 10 am

Sale Conducted by: penner AUCTIOn SAleS lTD. 218 brandt St, Steinbach, mb Toll Free 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

Paul & Joyce, tony & chris makoweski 204 425 3085 Location: from Tolstoi 4 miles south on hwy 59 then 1 mile east on Road 1N and 3/4 mile south, farm on right side. Coming from Lancaster Minnisota 1 mile north of Port of Entry and follow as above. Will have signs up auction day. see last week paper for list or www.billklassen.com 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

FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR NICOLAS VOGEL SATURDAY MAY 26 10:00 AM Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, MB

TRACTORS * T5110 New Holland, ALO Quicke 940 Loader, CAB,3PTH, MFWD * TM165 New Holland, MFWD,Cab,3 PTH * 4520 John Deere Tractor, Cab, 3 PTH * G705 Minneapolis Moline * HAYING & HARVESTING EQUIPMENT * 2300 New Holland Haybine * 114 New Holland Haybine * 648 New Holland Round Baler * Highline Bale Pro 7000 * MF Side Delivery Rake * New Holland Swath Turner * 400 Versatile Swather * 718 New Holland Forage Harvester * Gehl High Dump * Supreme 600 TMR Mixer * 180 Farm King Roller Mill * Mayrath Swing Auger * SEEDING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT * 18’ Hutchmaster Double Disk * 50’ Versatile Harrow * 25’ IH Cultivator * 18’ MF Deep Tiller * John Deere Corn Planter * John Deere AO145 5 Bottom Plow * 25’ John Deere Press Drill With Transport * 6-18 Wilrich Plow * 2900 Wilrich 6 Bottom Plow * 16’ Cultivator w/ Mulchers * TRAILERS & MISC EQUIPMENT * 2009 15’ FlatDeck Fifth Wheel Trailer * 2008 Real 24’ Gooseneck Livestock Trailer * 30’ X 8’ Hay Trailer * 2 Wheel Trailer * 450 John Deere Manure Spreader (hydro push) * Leon 200 Blade * Land Roller Packer * Alfa Laval Manure Pump w/ 20 HP Electric Motor * McKee Snowlander 3 PTH Snowblower * MF 256L Front End Loader * Large Bale Fork * 15.6Kw Diesel Generator On Enclosed Trailer * Treated Fence Posts* Chicken Wire * Plus Much More!

HAVE EQUIPMENT TO SELL? CALL US TODAY TO CONSIGN TO THIS AUCTION TOLL FREE 1-866-512-8992 Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt St, Steinbach, MB Toll Free 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

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MAN. & ONT. CONTRACTOR & DEALERS Winnipeg MB. (Richer MB) APPROX 20 MIN EAST OF WINNIPEG ALONG HWY #1.

THURS, MAY 17 10 AM LOADER BACKHOE• 2007 Case 580 SMII• 2007 Case 580 SMII• 2006 Case 580 SMII• WHEEL LOADERS• Allis 840• EXCAVATORS• 1995 Case 9010B• TRENCHER• Ditch Witch 5110• MOTOR GRADERS• 1996 John Deere 770BH• 1992 Champion 730A• 1991 Champion 720• GRAVEL TRUCKS• 2001 IHC 2600• TRUCKS• 1989 Ford F-350• 1986 Ford LT9000• TRAILERS• 1993 Midland 24 ft End Dump• 1992 Arnes Belly Dump• 1972 Fruehauf 9x22 ft Tri-Axle• Fruehauf 45 ft Tandem Axle• Superior 48 ft Tri-Axle Log Trailer• SKID STEERS• 2008 Takeuchi TL130• 2007 John Deere 317• 2003 John Deere 250• 1997 Bobcat 753• SCISSOR LIFT• 2005 Skyjack 3219• 2005 Genie 1930• STICK BOOM LIFT• 2004 Genie S40• 2002 Genie S60• FORK LIFT• Cat V50.

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MOOSOMIN, SK Saturday May 26th at 9 am CST Moosomin Communiplex

SALE FEATURES: • Several unique and elaborate china cabinets • Hall seats w/ mirrors • Oak dining table • Hall tables • End tables • 16 Epergnes • Large selection of Cranberry Glass, Lustres, Mary Gregory pieces • Dolls, Lamps, Clocks • Oak bedroom suite • 2001 Lincoln Continental 4 door, loaded with only 52,504 km’s • Plus a huge selection of other antiques and glassware THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING AND UNIQUE PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OF ORIGINAL FURNITURE AND GLASSWARE IN WESTERN CANADA IN 2012

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2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA, ACCESS cab, 4x4, V8, auto, air, cruise, tilt, PW, PM, PL, tow package, $8995. Allan Gillis Auto Sales, (204)856-3283. 2004 FORD F250 XLT Superduty, ext cab, shortbox 4x4, FX4 package, 6-litre power stroke turbo diesel, auto, air, cruise, tilt, PW, PL, PM, tow package, $9995. Allan Gillis Auto Sales, (204)856-3283. 2005 FORD F150 XLT, 5.4V8, Supercrew 4x4, auto, air, cruise, tilt, PW, PL, PM, tow package, $9890. Allan Gillis Auto Sales, (204)856-3283.

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a farm equipment auction for Terry & Bhupinder Dreger (306)335-2512 Sat., June 16, 2012 10:00am Directions from Lemberg, SK from West side of Lemberg go 4-mi N & 1.5-mi W. Watch for signs! JD 4630 2WD tractor; Fordson Super Major DSL tractor w/FEL; McCormick Deering W6 tractor w/dozer blade; Farmall IHC 766 tractor; Hart Parr Oliver 80 tractor; JD L110 lawn tractor; Cub Cadet tractor w/mower & dozer; Turf Trac lawn tractor; IH 1460 SP combine w/2,507 engine hrs; IH 4000 SP swather w/20-ft. Macdon PU header; 30-ft. JD 590 PT swather; 1968 IH Loadstar 1600 grain truck; 1940 1-ton grain truck w/wood box; 1992 Chev 20 van; 70-ft. Inland Terminator I field sprayer w/800gal poly tank; 14-ft. Miller offset disc; Flexi Coil 60ft. tine harrows; Co-op G-100 18-ft. discer; Co-op G-100 18-ft. discer; Co-op G-100 12-ft. discer for parts; IH trailer type sickle mower; JD 227 rotary mower; poly drum swath roller; 2 Chief Westland 2,300-bu. bins on wood floor; 2 Chief Westland 1,900-bu. bins on wood floor; chore time 10-ton galvanized hopper bin; Baldor 3-HP aeration fan; Sakundiak 8-47 auger w/Wheatheart mover & bin sweep; Allied 6-27 auger w/electric motor; Scoop A Second 6-30 auger w/electric motor; Frehauf 500bu aluminum grain wagon end dump w/PTO, galvanized 100-bu hopper wagon; 2,000 & 500-gal fuel tanks & pumps; 6, 40-ft. Choretime chicken feeders; 6, 40-ft. chicken water troughs; 4, 100-ft. Choretime chicken feeders; 4, 100-ft. watering troughs; quantity of chicken brooders; older chicken barn for removal; Karcher 1750 gas powered pressure washer; JD T105C line trimmer; Detroit drill press; Comet Chop Saw; Testrite bandsaw; bolt bins; antique Vulcan blacksmith anvil; Forever fanning mill; bob sleigh; one way disc; walking plow harness. Plus many more hidden treasures! 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 Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a farm & livestock equipment auction for Peter Cozac (306)727-4889 Fri., June 15th, 2012 10:00am at Sintaluta, SK. Directions from Sintaluta 2-mi N, 3-mi E & 1.5-mi N. Watch for signs! JD 4250 2WD tractor w/JD 720 FEL & grapple fork; MF 750 combine w/3,803-hrs; 2007 Honda Foreman w/only 945-kms; 24-ft. IH 4000 SP swather w/UII PU header; JD 435 round baler; JD 346 square baler; 14-ft. Case IH 1590 haybine; JD STX lawn tractor; Allied bale elevator; 1986 Ford Lariat F-250 XLT DSL super cab PU; 1971 Ford 500 grain truck w/33,000-mi; Glendale 22-ft. tandem axle gooseneck stock trailer; 26-ft. PJ gooseneck flatdeck trailer w/ramps; Hi Hog maternity pen; Powder River calf tipping chute; Morand squeeze chute; Hi Hog gates; 40-bu. creep feeder; Ritchie water bowls, branding iron pot w/torch & tank, grooming equipment, chute, blower, combs, etc.; Ritchie water bowls, branding iron w/torch & tank, fence posts; steel fence posts; bundle of slabs; rolls of barb wire; rolls of barb wire; calf scale; plastic & wood feed troughs; 1,250-gal water trough; JD Trailfire snow machine; Westward Quad Sprayer; snow sled trailer; Explorer utility trailer; Inland 3-PTH snow blower double auger; 225-bu grain cart; IH 24-ft. cultivator; Cockshutt 12-ft. cultivator; 60-ft. Flexi Coil System 82 harrow packers; Danhauser 3-PTH 8-in. auger; bucket mounted hyd post hole auger; Brandt 8-in. auger w/new 11-HP engine; Sakundiak 6-37 auger w/Briggs engine; Brandt hyd drill fill; 8x10 garden shed; temporary grain rings w/tarps; 1,250-gal poly water tank; 100-gal slip tank; Wolfpac 270 AC/DC portable welder; Monarch water pump; OTC 25-ton hyd press; Poulan chain saw; Coleman portable air compressor. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill, video & photos. Join us on Facebook. (306)4212928 or (306)487-7815 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.

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a house for removal & grain storage auction. Thurs., June 14th, 2012 3:00pm Benson, SK. Directions from Benson, SK. 3-mi N on Hwy 47 & 3-mi E. Watch for Signs! Open house Sun., June 10th, 2012. 3 bdrm bungalow approx 1,132-sq.ft. w/2x6 construction. House must be moved before Oct. 1st, 2012. Also selling 3 Westeel Rosco 3,500-bu. hopper bottom bins; 2 Westeel Rosco 2,200-bu. hopper bottom bins; Behlin 3,200-bu. hopper bottom bin w/aeration; harvest hopper; 2,000-bu. hopper bin; aeration fans. 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 premium farm equipment auction for Dean Allen Thurs., June 14th, 2012 10:00am Directions from Benson, SK. 2-mi N on Hwy 47 & 8.75-mi W on 705 Grid & .5-mi N. Live internet bidding at www.bidspotter.com. JD 9100 4WD tractor w/2,065-hrs; JD 6400 2WD tractor w/580-hrs; JD 4020 2WD tractor w/Leon FEL; JD 9400 SP combine w/713 threshing hrs; 30-ft. JD 930 straight cut header; 21-ft. Case IH 721 swather; 30-ft. JD 9350 disc drills; 2010 Kubota BX2360 DSL 4WD yd tractor w/only 81-hrs; 2010 Land Pride 3-PTH 50-in. Rototiller; Leon 8-ft. 6 way dozer w/tilt & angle; Farm King 960B 3-PTH snow blower; Farm King trailer type mower; JD Gator TS 4x2 w/328-hrs; Yard Man LT 1238 lawn tractor; Yamaha 4WD Kodiak 400 quad; Honda 250 Big Red ATC; 2001 Ford F150 extended cab 4x4 truck w/only 33,300-kms; 1986 IH S1600 tandem tag axle DSL grain truck w/57,000-km; 1975 Chev C-65 grain truck w/29,300-mi; Cushion Air 5000 grain vac; Sakundiak 7-45 PTO auger; Brandt 6-37 auger, hyd drill fill; 40-ft. JD 610 cultivator, Highline 50-ft. wing up packer drawbar; 50-ft. Wilcar tine harrow sprayer; 14-ft. White cultivator; Rockomatic rock picker; NH 268 square baler; 1,000-gal poly water tank; 200-gal poly water tank, quantity of 2-ft. poly water hose; oak sideboard; Singer sewing machine; steamer & dome top trunks; cream separators; ice cream make; crocks. Plus many more hidden treasures, Chicago drill press; portable air compressor; portable air compressor; extension ladders; battery chargers; hand tools, 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

CASE 24B 4X4, 2.5-YD, 123-HP loader, shedded. $18,900. Will seal. Phone: (204)324-6298 CAT 931 LOADER, PS trans, pedal steer, good undercarriage, $13,500. Case W14 wheel loader, well maintained, $17,500. Case 450 Crawler dozer, 6-way blade, $17,500. www.waltersequipment.com Phone:(204)525-4521. CAT TH 103 TELEHANDLER cab/heater, aux hyd., 90% tires, 2-yd bucket & forks, works well. Asking $39,000 OBO Phone:(204)776-5557

FARM MACHINERY

Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248

FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4T, $2000; 5T, $3000; 6T, $3500; 6T stainless, $4500; 6T Mobility, $5000; 10T tender, $2500; 16T tender, $5900; 18-ft Drillfill, $2500. Phone:(204)857-8403.

2008 GMC SIERRA K2500HD, ext cab 4x4, longbox, 6-litre, auto, air, tilt, tow package, GM warranty, $14,900. Allan Gillis Auto Sales, (204)856-3283.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH

75 DODGE 3-TON TRUCK, plumbed for hydraulic auger, roll-tarp, asking $3500 OBO. Phone Bob (204)352-4221, Glenella.

6, 2,000-BU. BINS some have aeration; some 1650 1,700-bu. bins. Phone (204)526-2491 or (204)526-7963.

WANTED: COMBINE IHC 914 PT, in working order. Phone (204)371-5976.

FOR SALE: 1964 CHEV 3-Ton truck, very good 13ft. wood box & hoist, 9.00x20 tires VG, nice older truck, not safetied, $2,650 OBO. Phone (204)874-2180.

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.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers

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

1 SET OF B-TRAINS; 1 Hi-Boy & 1 step, 30-ft. each, will split; 1985 640 Universal tractor, 2WD; 1991 486 round baler, shedded. (204)252-2266 (204)871-1185.

NEW HOPPER BOTTOMS FOR grain bins, 16-ft. & 14-ft. in stock. Call for prices & options. (204)966-3254 or (204)841-1388.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Wanted

USED HOPPER BINS 1200, 1900, 2300, 5000 bushels. Used 14-ft Weststeel Rosco & 12-ft Behlen bins. New Brock bins in stock, 10,000-60,000 bushels. Phone:(204)746-6783.

WANTED: FORD LOUISVILLE TRUCK, gas, 429 tandem, low kms, must have air brakes, clean truck. Phone: David (204)222-8785 or (204)226-8780.

WEST STEEL GRAIN BINS, parts & extensions, 19-ft & 14-ft bin roof panels, steel & plastic culverts, colored & galvanized metal roofing & siding. Ridgeville, MB. Phone:(204)373-2685.

BEEKEEPING

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

BEEKEEPING Bee Equipment 1 COWAN MINI UNCAPPER; 1, 16 frame w/baskets stainless steel extractor. Phone (204)526-2491 or (204)526-7963.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

SPRING BLOWOUT!! 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.2

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

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD.

50-FT X 150-FT BIOTECH building w/canvas & gables, 8-in x 8-in 7-ft poles above ground, double gusset rafters, very good condition. Phone:(204)326-2892. AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

2 BEHLEN STEEL BINS, have only been used once, are like brand new, 2,300-bu. each, wanting $4,200 firm. Phone (204)853-7755, Wpg.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Baling NH 495 HAYBINE, 12-FT, in good condition, field ready, comes w/end transport. $3250 OBO. Phone:(204)856-9385, Portage La Prairie MB. NH 664 ROUND BALER auto tie, $8,900.00 OBO; NH 688 Round Baler auto tie $8,900.00 OBO. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Hay & Harvesting – Mower Conditioner 1989 JD 1600 MOWER conditioner 14-ft., new hyd pump, hoses & oil, field ready, $4,000. Phone (204)735-2340, Starbuck. 2009 JD 946 DISC mower, flail conditioning, immaculate shedded condition, has only cut 900-acs, $27,000. Phone (204)824-2208 or (204)573-2208, Wawanesa. JD HAYBINE 1600A, FIELD ready, asking $6500 OBO. Phone Bob (204)352-4221, Glenella.

1980 VERS 4400 SP, cab, 18-ft. draper head, $3,500 OBO. Phone (204)324-1924, leave msg. 2000 MACDON 9350 SWATHER, 1856-hrs, 2-speed, 108HP turbo, hydraulic tilt; 2002 972 header 25-ft, 6-row plastic teeth, 1000-hrs. Phone:(204)827-2011.

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FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere 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 8820 II 1987 212 PU, 4776-hrs, good condition. $15,000 OBO Phone:(204)546-3287. Grandview. JD 635 FLEX W/CWS Air Bar, A-1 condition, $33,900; 4 wheel trailer, $3900. Phone (204)324-6298.

Combine ACCessories FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories IN STOCK FLEX HEADERS w/PU reels, poly skids, Years 2000 & Up Full Fingered, 1993 JD 930 Flex, $7,950; 1995 JD 922 Flex, $5,900; 2000 JD 930 Flex Reconditioned, $17,900; 2006 JD 635 Flex Single point, Looks like new $27,900; 2000 JD 925 Flex, real nice, $15,900; 2007 JD 630 Flex Single point, beautiful platform $28,900. Over 20 plat-forms in stock, all makes. All prices OBO. Header Trailers also available. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Swathers

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Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com

New GSI Grain Dryers - Propane/NG, canola screens, 1 or 3 phase, simple and accurate. Also some used dryers available. Vince Zettler, www.vzgrain.com (204)998-9915

NH 1441 DISC MOWER conditioner, 15-ft., $15,900 OBO. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

2006 PB 386, C13, 13-SPD, 990-kms. Nice, only $43,900. Phone: (204)324-6298.

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd.

2008 DODGE RAM 2500HD, quad-cab long box, Cummins turbo diesel, auto, air , cruise, tilt, PDL, PW, PM. $21,900. Allan Gillis Auto Sales (204)856-3283.

WANTED: NEW HOLLAND BALE wagons, also accumulator and forks. Roeder Implement, Seneca, Kansas (785)336-6103

1995 FORD F250 7.3 DSL, 4x4, runs good, 350,000-km, $4,000 OBO. Phone (204)637-2393, evenings or early mornings.

Rebuilt Concaves

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

FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment

BUILDINGS

1979 FORD F700 3-TON graintruck w/Cancade box hoist & rolltarp. 42,000 original miles, $6000 as is. $7500 w/new safey. Neepawa, Phone: (204)476-2445.

NEW HOLLAND 1116 HAY header w/adaptor for 9030 bi-directional. Phone:(204)373-2631.

2005 FORD F350 XLT Superduty, 6-litre, power stroke turbo diesel, 11200 GVW, auto, air, cruise, tilt, PW, PL , PM, tow package, $9590. Allan Gillis Auto Sales, (204)856-3283.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts

1975 GMC 6500 FARM truck, 366 engine, 5x2 trans, box, hoist, tarp, drill fill, plumped, always shedded, only 41,000 plus miles, one owner. Phone (204)265-3302 Beausejour.

FOR SALE 16-FT HAYBINE #116 NH; 31-ft tandem disc White 272, new front blades. Phone Jack Bullied, (204)526-2857.

FOR SALE 5114 NEW Idea Haybine, real good tires, low hours on pump planetaries, new roller lift cylinders, good working condition, $2500. Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)648-5059, Ochre River.

AUTO & TRANSPORT

2006 HONDA ACCORD EXL 4-DR, silver w/black leather, sunroof, navigation, 6-CD, heated front seats, very clean, new brakes, good rubber, 40 MPG hwy, safetied, $12,900 OBO. No GST. (204)488-8451.

2009 JD 946 DISCBINE, flail conditioner, 2-pt hookup, like new, only cut 1000-ac.; 2002 NH 688, excellent shape; 2004 RB56 Challenger baler, wide pickup, mesh wrap, fully auto., 9000 bales;Tonuttie 6-wheel V-rake, no broken teeth, ready to rake; 1999 JD 1600 moco, 14-ft cutter. Phone:(204)371-5478.

PASTURE PIPELINE SYSTEMS, we can do complete instillation of your shallow buried pipeline & water trough systems. Howard Ganske, Cartwright, MB. Phone:(204)529-2464. Email hlganske@xplorenet.com.

NH BALING WAGON MODEL 1033; Heston small square baler model 4600, centre feed, hyd tension, plus silo guard attachment, like new condition. Phone:(204)886-2960, Teulon.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Autos

1999 MODEL 590 NH big square baler, 3x3x8-ftbales, always shedded, good condition, $31,000; Model 790 NH forage harvester, complete w/PU & 2-row corn header, also 12-ft high dump wagon, $5000. Phone:(204)967-2157.

FOR SALE, 2 1985 Massey Ferguson 860, V8-hydro, 1997 Case IH8820 swather, 25-ft w/U2 PU reel, machines are field ready. Phone:(204)564-2699 or (204)564-2675, Inglis.

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

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.

1986 530 JD ROUND baler, shedded, $5,500 OBO; 271 White 21-ft. discer, $3,900. Phone(204)744-2413, Somerset.

CONTRACTING Custom Work

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Various

10X40-FT HEAVY DUTY HAY wagon, hauls 20 round or square bales, 10.00-20 tires, built from new steel, $4800, delivered. Phone:(204)325-6650.

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

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

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

Tractors Combines Swathers

FYFE PARTS

1-800-667-9871 • Regina 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton “For All Your Farm Parts”

www.fyfeparts.com 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.

WATROUS SALVAGE WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

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FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Case/IH

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS

INTL INDUSTRIAL 484 W/INDUSTRIAL loader factory cab & air, 4,500 actual hrs, tractor is in excellent condition, price $10,500. Phone (204)853-7755, Wpg.

Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere 1979 JD4440 TRACTOR w/10,900-hrs. New front tires, new batteries, clamp-on duals, front weights, VGC, $14,000. Call Rick (204)526-0277, Bruxelles.

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.

Spraying EquipmEnt FARM MACHINERY Sprayers BLUE 80-FT. BRANDT QF, new tank & pump, cam handler, wind cones, foam markers, $5,500. (204)483-2717, Souris. FLEXICOIL MODEL 65 SPRAYER 130-ft., windscreens, 5 & 10-gal nozzles, PTO pump, hyd pump avail, extra parts, $4,500. Phone (204)822-3189 or (204)362-2316. FOR SALE: 1997 FLEXICOIL system 50 field sprayer 82-ft., hyd drive or PTO, 500 imp gal tank, chemical mixer, wind curtains, foam markers, $3,750 OBO. (204)874-2180. SUMMERS ULTIMATE NT 100-FT high clearance, 1,000-gal, 200-gal rinse, 3 way nozzles, hyd. pump, Raven control, $17,500. ELMERS AVIATOR 2000 sprayer, 120-ft x 30-in x 48 row, 1,000-gal tank, 200-gal rinse, hyd pump, Raven control $16,000. ELMERS 16 row, 30-in row crop sprayer, 400-gal tank. Offers? Phone: (204)841-0093.

FARM MACHINERY Spray Various 4X4 GMC 5500 W/HIGH traction tires, 90-ft hyd. fold MARFLEX boom, 1000-gal Poly tank. High clearance. Also 60-ft self-leveling boom-must be seen. Sanford 1-866-736-2609.

Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Air Drills 3225 BOURGAULT AIR CART for sale, in good condition, single shoot, w/fill auger & holds 225-bu. It is a tow behind & comes w/monitor & wiring. This unit meters Canola very accurately & is easy to set, asking $12,500. Phone (204)252-2232, Rossendale, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Air Seeders 1997 EEZEE ON 28-ft, 10-in spacing, 175-bu tank, rubber packers, harrows, $30,000 OBO; 1994 Eezee On 24-ft., 10-in. spacing, 175-bu tank, rubber packers, harrows, $17,500 OBO; CCIL 23-ft. cultivator w/110-bu Flexicoil tank, $9,500.00 OBO. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com BOURGAULT 330 SERIES FH528-34 @ 32-ft, 8-in spacing, knock ons, 2155 tank, good condition. $12,000 OBO Phone:(204)546-3287. Grandview.

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Tillage & Seeding - Harrows & Packers FOR SALE: FLEXICOIL PACKER bar, P30 packers, pulls out from 20-ft. to 40-ft. All new bearings, excellent condition, $3,750 OBO. Phone (204)874-2180.

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Seeding 7200 hoe drills for sale: 28-ft of Case IH 7200 hoe drills, toews markers, factory transport. Excellent condition $8,000 (204)526-5351 FC 5000, 57-FT, 9-IN, rubber press, double fan, double shoot w/third tank. A-1 condition. $57,900. Phone: (204)324-6298

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FOR SALE: 7810 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, low hrs; 7710 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, low hrs; 7710 MFWD, PQ, RHS, 3-pt, VG rubber, low hrs; 4650 MFWD, 15-SPD; 4455 MFWD, 3-pt, engine rebuilt, new paint & interior; 4455 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 4250 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 4050 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 2950 MFWD, 3-pt, w/260 s/l FEL; 4440 quad, fact duals, 4240 quad; 2555 CAH, 3-pt, 4,600 hrs, w/146 FEL; All tractors can be sole w/new or used loaders. We also have loaders, buckets, grapples to fit JD tractors. BEN PETERS JD TRACTORS LTD (204)828-3628 shop, (204)750-2459 cell, Roseisle.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Ford FORD F800 3-PTH, like new tires, $3,500; Ford 9N, 3-PTH, runs nice, $2,000. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Versatile 1988 936 VERSATILE 4WD tractor, 20.8x42 Michelin tires, almost new, approx 8100-hrs, excellent condition, asking $45,000. Phone:(204)436-2317.

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 1975 2670 CASE IH, 18.4 x 38 tires, PTO, good condition. Phone:(204)886-2528. FOR SALE 1850 F.W.A. Cockshutt tractor w/dual loader, w/8-ft bucket, runs good, best offer. Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)648-5059, Ochre River. FOR SALE: 1993 JD 6300 FWA, open station, loader, bucket & bale fork, 3-PTH, good condition, $18,000. Phone (204)637-2393, evenings or early mornings.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 1,000-GAL GALVANIZED WATER TANK; Bob sleigh w/3 seats; JD 1240 planter 4 row, good shape; round bale feeder & bale fork. Call Reg (204)435-2219, Miami.

FOR SALE 34-36-FT L320 Morris Challenger field cultivator, w/MTD harrows, real good, 8-in sweeps, $2000 OBO. Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)648-5059, Ochre River.

16-FT. INTL DRILL W/TRANSPORT; 2, 914 Intl combines, good condition, always shedded; Serial Implement swather, 21-ft., always shedded, swather turner. Roland Devos (204)836-2150 Bruxelles, MB.

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1979 CASE 2290 TRACTOR, duals, 4850-hrs; 1975 GMC 6500 truck, 5 & 2 transmission w/box & hoist, new 900-20 tires; International 100 rubber press drill, 24-ft. Phone:(204)886-2461, Teulon.

I.H.C. 7200 28-FT HOE Press Drill, W/factory transport, H.D. bi-fold markers, new tires on front, good condition, $2500 OBO. Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)648-5059, Ochre River.

TracTors FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Allis/Deutz 1987 DUETZ 7085 FWA, open-station, 85hp, 5900-hrs, Allied 794 FEL $17,000. (204)525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Case/IH 1999 CASE IH CX90 tractor 3170-hrs, new tires, repainted. Dual PTO 3-PTH, MFWD. Phone:(204)254-4985 or (204)781-0023. CIH 784 UTILITY, 65-HP, 3-PTH, CIH200 Ldr, $9,900 OBO. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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1994 JD 6400 CAB, air, Htr, Frt Whl Assist, JD 640 Ldr, 7-ft. Bucket, 5,200-hrs One Owner, $39,500 OBO. Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

35-FT IHC DEEP TILLER, no harrows or tandem wheels, cable-lift, asking $1200 OBO. Phone Bob (204)352-4221, Glenella.

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1989 JD 3155 CAB, air, Htr, Frt Whl Assist,JD 740 Ldr, grapple. joystick, 7,200-hrs, $38,500 OBO. Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

120 GEHL MIXMILL W/PWR bale feeder; 25-ft. Westward 3000 PT swather w/hyd set up; 1560 MF round baler; 20-ft. folding coil packer; homemade post pounder; 24.5-ft. JD C20 cultivator; 22 NH3 knives. (204)386-2507

12-FT IH 5100 DD Wheel Drill, C W grass seed attachment. Phone:(204)638-7425.

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EQUIPMENT SALES

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1985 JD 8820 TITAN II, 224 straight cut header, pick-up reel; 1984 IH 1480, specialty rotor, axceller kit; 9350 30-ft JD disc drill, new discs, rubber press, carrier; 60-ft Flexicoil harrow bar, pressure springs; 40-ft Wrangler packer-harrow bar; White 271 tandem disc, 23 1/2-ft; 8-ft poly swath roller. Equipment in very good condition, Phone:(204)526-7135 or (204)526-7134, Treherne. 1986 CASE IH 4000 swather, 24.5-ft., cab & air; 1982 IH 1482 combine, both shedded & field ready; 1981 Case 4490, new engine, tires good. Phone (204)528-3202, leave message, Ninette, MB. 1987 CASE 2294 DUEL 3-pt CAHR, excellent rubber, extra clean, inside & out, runs & shifts excellent; IH 784 tractor & 2250 loader, 3-pt, 65 hp w/6800-hrs; Aloe quickie 790 loader & grapple w/JD mounts, like new; JD 3600, 2x5 bottom plows w/ coulters; Schulte rock picker; Vermier H baler, excellent older baler; 1996 Green Valley cattle trailer 6 1/2x24-ft. Phone:(204)425-3466. 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 $30,000; 1964 4020 JD, 9000-hrs, make offers. (204)353-2499. 1996 GREAT DANE 53-FT van trailer for storage, insulated, no leaks; 1996 Doepker 50-ft step deck, triple axle air ride, 22 winches, extendable lights, 2 storage compartments, excellent shape; 1995 Wabash 48-ft flat deck, triple axle, air ride winches; also all types of new goose necks, car haulers, utility & dump trailers available. Phone:(204)425-3518. 2001 NH TS110 MFWD loader w/joystick, CAHR 3-pt, 4500-hrs, very tight, clean tractor; JD 450 hyd. push manure spreader; 1999 NH 1431 discbine, rubber rolls, well maintained, clean machine; JD 3100, 2x6 bottom plows w/coulters; 1996 Case 8465 baler, excellent condition, only 5000 bales; NH 116 MOCO, 14-ft cutter; Bueler 510 brush mower, 3-pt or trail type, like new.Phone:(204)381-9044. 21-FT. AC DOUBLE DISC 1 wing, $2,200 OBO. Phone (204)324-1924, leave msg. 70-FT SUMMERS HEAVY HARROW, $15,000; H-14 & H-17 Phoenix harrows flexheads JD 925, $6500; JD930, $7500; IH #1020 25-ft, $6000; #1015 Pickup header, $3000; IH #820, $2000; Vermeer #21 twin hydraulic rake, $4000; 14 wheel rake, $7000; 12 wheel, $6000; Hay conditioners, $800 up; Manure spreaders Meyers 550, $11,900; NH #800, $8000; New idea #3634, $4000; H&S 400BU, $3500; Gehl 310 Scavanger, $2500. Phone:(204)857-8403. AEROWAY 15FT LOW ACRES, like new, $10,000 (780)524-2987, Valleyview, Ab. EMERSON 600 SCRAPER, $4,500; Degelman rock picker, $500. (204)483-2717, Souris. FORDSON MAJOR C/W AUXILIARY hydraulics, pwr assist steering, FEL, $2,500; 50-ft. of Allied harrows, $250; Mel Cam side post stone picker, $500; NH haybine, $200; 18-ft. Morris Seedrite, $250; 6-in. grain auger, 24-ft. long w/flexible spout & hyd drive, used as a drill fill; 8-in. Vers PTO auger, 39-ft $500. (204)826-2045 FOR SALE: 27-FT FLEEXICOIL air seeder w/mulchers. 1110 flexicoil tank, tank can be sold separately. 20-ft IH seed cultivator. 7-ft JD side rake. 1998 FORD F-150, 2WD, four parts. Phone:(204)433-7475 or (204)746-0511. St Pierre-Jolys FOR SALE: 50-FT RITE Way harrows, Morris 80-14 Seed Rite Hoe Drill, Degelman Rock Picker, 26-ft Vers. Grain Auger w/Orbit motor, Bale wagon. All in good condition. Phone:(204)564-2251. FOR SALE: 5 HP B & S 2.5-in water pump, $150; 1000 US Gal poly water tank, 2.5 hose C/W gate valve shut off $125; Crown model apron type stone picker, what offers? 6-in 30-ft scoop a second grain auger, 12 HP B & S electric start, what offers? Phone: (204)476-2458. FOR SALE: JD 9340 hoe drill, 30-ft., factory transport, markers, $1,000. Phone (204)386-2043. FOR SALE: TR70 Combine, chopper, Melroe 378, 7 belt rubber pickup, low hours; MF 410 combine w/pickup, chopper; Allied auger 6x36; 10hp motor; 12V Drill Fill; Cockshutt 225 12ft hyd disker w/seed box; Spring tooth harrow 10ft; Harrows; Metal V box; JD 5-16 hyd plow; 2 Rice tires 18.4x26 on 8 hole rims. Phone: (204)265-3302, Beausejour. JD 9350 SEED DRILLS, 20-ft.; JD 7100 3-PTH planter, 8R36; JD 777 air cart; Melroe 115 SpraCoupe 60-ft.; JD 654A All Crop Head, 6R36. Call (204)745-0415 or (204)828-3267, Graysville 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.

The choice IS easy! Grasshopper NELROW SPRAY COUP 216, cab, side gallons, 200-gal tank; Pull-type International 1480 Combine; Wilrich 34 Culitvator; Wilrich 33 Deep-tiller; Mckay& Nickel sweeps. Phone:(204)825-2719. NH 855 ROUND BALER, field ready, $2200 OBO. JD 2320 16ft swather, cab, air, $2000 OBO. 16ft gooseneck stock trailer, $2500 OBO. Phone: (204)348-2080.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted 930 RIGID STRAIGHT CUT header or draper header to fit 9600 JD combine. Phone:(204)822-3338. Evening or leave message. WANTED: 18.4X34-IN RIMS & hubs to fit 2750 JD tractor. Phone:(204)886-2611. WANTED: MULCHERS TO FIT behind an HC cultivator, approximately 20-ft. Phone:(204)256-4664. WANTED: NARROW FRONT FOR late model A JD, 1290 JD planter, 40 & 45 JD combine, corn binder w/12-ft elevator, mm uni-harvester, drive wheels for cockshutt hay loader, corn picker, corn husker-shredder. Phone Michael:(204)270-0008.

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

LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden DISCOUNT PRICES ON SWEDISH Aspen trees & potted Evergreens. Grand Valley Trees (204)728-8453, Brandon. FLOOD RESISTANT TREE SPECIES AVAIL NOW SEEDLINGS-2’/6’ POTS TO 12’ FREE EST-PLANS-DEL. (204)771-4211 FOR SALE: 2011 CUB Cadet 50-in cut Garden Tractor, 24HP, Briggs, 40-hrs, asking $1800, OBO. Also Cub Cadet self-propelled 20-in, brand new, $250. Phone:(204)529-2415. ORDER NOW! SASKATOON TRANSPLANTS $2 each. Volume discount. Evergreens also available. Break-a-way Farm (204)892-0800.

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1984 2290 CASE TRACTOR, 3-pth & duals; Three 6-ft Coil packers; 1000-gal galvanized water tank on skids. Laurie Richards, Manitou MB (204)242-3350 evenings or (204)242-4568 daytime.

MOWERS WOODS 20-FT BATWING, $7500; JD #1518, $8500; Woods 10-ft, $3500; Woods 6-ft, $1600; JD 5-ft, $1000; Allied #2795 loader, $4500; Dual #340, $2000; New Skidsteer grapple-bucket, $1600; Pallet fork, $850; Hydraulic post auger, $2250; Danhauser 3-PTH auger, $1200; Shaver post pounder, $800; Doepker 7-yd scraper, $2500; JD 12-yd, $12,000; Degelman GD rock picker, $2500; Hay buster #106, $2500; Rockmaster 56 hydraulic, $4900. Phone:(204)857-8403.

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BATTLE LAKE FARM HAS PB Black & Red yearling Angus bulls & 2, 2 yr old Red bulls for sale. Phone (204)834-2202, Carberry. BLACK & RED ANGUS bulls for sale, 2 & 3 yr olds, asking $2,300. Phone (204)937-3378. HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale registered Red Angus & Black Angus yearling bulls. Good selection. Semen tested, performance data & EPD’s available. Top genetics. Contact Glen, Albert, Larissa Hamilton (204)827-2358 or David Hamilton (204)325-3635.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus BLACK ANGUS & POLLED Hereford bulls for sale, yearling & 2 yr olds. Semen tested, performance records & delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. 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. 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. 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. FOR SALE:15 Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Holloway Angus (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622 Souris, MB. FOR SALE: 45 YEARLING Black Angus bulls, excellent quality, $2,000-$2,500 & some 2 to 4 yr old bulls. Merlin Scott (204)835-2087, McCreary, MB. GREENBUSH ANGUS HAS A good selection of yearling black angus bulls for sale, semen tested, ready to go & delivered, contact Tim (204)966-3320 or 204-476-6040. Section 7 Ranch

Following our Regular Feeder Sale To Consign to this Sale Phone Gerald at the Mart (204)385-2537 or (204)385-2043 License # 1108

Can supply quality Black Angus and Hereford bulls. Call Alain Decorby, Rocanville SK. (306)645-2019 SEMEN TESTED QUALITY Black Angus yearling bulls, good selection. Also Red Angus & Simm/Red Angus bulls. Blue Gentian Angus (204)425-3401 or cell (204)380-2551.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus 2 YR OLD RED Angus bulls, $1600 each. Phone: (204)371-6404, Ste Anne, MB. 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. Call Allen & Merilyn Staheli (204)448-2124, E-mail amstaheli@inethome.ca

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DENBIE RANCH IS PROUD to offer an excellent set of long-yearling and yearling bulls for sale. We have a great group of Red Angus bulls along with a good selection of hybrid bulls, who are half-bred Angus & half-Simmental. The long yearlings are the perfect age bulls, developed on grass so they will stand up for a long time and big enough to go out and breed any size of cow with no problems! The yearling bulls are also a great group out of breed leading A.I. sires as well as our own herd sires! Contact Denbie Ranch at (204)447-2473, or 447-7608 and 447-7057.

REGISTERED YEARLING DE-HORNED herdford heifers & registered horned hereford bulls. Call Wendal Reimer, (204)379-2773, St Claude.

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. RED ANGUS 2-YEAR BULLS, Black & Red yearling Angus bulls, Blue Gentian Angus. Phone:(204)425-3401 or cell (204)380-2551. RED ANGUS & BLACK angus bulls for sale, yearlings and two-year olds, semen tested & delivery available. Contact Wayne (204)383-5802. REGISTERED PB RED ANGUS bulls, 2 yr olds & yearlings w/low birth weights. Phone: Ren-Ele Red Angus, (204)526-2424, Bruxelles. REG PURE BRED RED Angus yearling bulls & two 2-yr old bulls for sale. Semen tested, guaranteed ,papers & delivered. Call Don (204)422-5216. WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM HAS several good quality Red Angus bulls for sale, also has MaineAnjou bulls for sale. Phone:(204)373-2631 Sid Wilkinson.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais 10 PB CHAROLAIS COWS bred Charolais & 10 open heifers. Martens Charolais & Seed (204)534-8370. 1, 3 YR OLD Polled Charolais bull & 4 Polled Red factor Charolais yearlings. Phone Springer Charolais (204)768-3177 or cell (204)768-4351, Ashern, MB. CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE at the farm. Good selection, come and take a look. Walking Plow Charolais, Phone:(204)427-2589. 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 2 YEARLING Charolais bulls, semen tested, yearling & birth weights, guaranteed & can be delivered. Jack Bullied, (204)526-2857. FOR SALE: PB CHAROLAIS bulls, yearlings, Polled, some Red factor, semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. R&G McDonald Livestock (204)466-2883 or (204)724-2811, Sidney, MB. FOR SALE: YEARLING & 2 yr old Charolais bulls, coloured & white, quiet, tested, delivered, $2,100. Wayne Angus (204)764-2737, Hamiota. HTA CHARLOAIS HAS PERFORMANCE tested polled yearling bulls for sale, sired by Merit 5323R Trademark & Westwyn. Bulls are semen tested. Phone (204)328-7103 or (204)724-3600. 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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WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM HAS good quality Maine-Anjou bulls for sale & several Red Angus bulls for sale. Phone:(204)373-2631 Sid Wilkinson.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn ATTENTION GRADUATES: Shorthorn Breeders of Manitoba will be accepting applications for the John A. Nevin cattle growers education fund award until June 1, 2012. Susan Armbruster, Box 597, Rossburn, MB, R0J 1V0, Phone/Fax (204)859-2088 e-mail parmbruster@xplornet.com FOR SALE: 2-YR OLD Shorthorn bull, polled, red colour, docile & a proven breeder. Call Uphill Shorthorns, Hamiota, MB. Phone:(204)764-2663 or Cell (204)365-7155. FOR SALE: RED POLLED yearling bulls. Performance tested, semen tested, delivery available. Also 1 red polled 2-yr old. Poplar Park Farm, Hamiota MB. Phone:(204)764-2382. Shorthorn Heifers for sale, also quiet yearling and 2 year old Shorthorn bulls, Reds and Roans. Monty Thomson, Gladstone, MB, (204)870-0089 WANTED: PERSON INTERESTED MB Shorthorn’s as a MB Shorthorn 14 years +. Susan Armbruster, PO burn, MB, R0J 1V0. Phone/fax parmbruster@xplornet.com

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YEARLING & 2 YR old Shorthorn bulls, Roan & Red. Orville Renwick (204)522-8686, Melita.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental 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.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Wanted

TIRED OF THE HIGH COST OF MARKETING YOUR CALVES?? 300-700 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400 800-1000 LBS. Steers & Heifers Don: 528-3477, 729-7240

Contact: D.J. (Don) MacDonald Livestock Ltd. License #1110

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.

14 COWS W/CALVES, 1 bred fall calver. Phone: (204)855-2897 or (204)748-7442. 6 PUREBRED &1 Fullblood Full Fleck calving ease, yearling bulls for sale. All bulls, except the fullblood, have been sired by KOPS Livewireson 57W, they are semen tested & ready to go. Contact Dallas Ehr from Forty Creek Ranch to learn more about the pedigree & come down to the farm to check them out. Phone:(204)212-0107 BULL FOR SALE: 1-2yr old Red Angus X Charolais. Will semen test, $1600. Call Mark after 6:00pm (204)422-5914. FOR SALE: 30 PB 4 yr old Red Angus cows bred Gelbvieh. 1/2 half calving now, 1/2 fall calvers. Phone (204)886-7009 or (204)886-2245, Teulon.

PERSONAL SINGLE? CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS can help you find each other! Everyone deserves a Happy Relationship. Confidential, Photos & Profiles to selected matches. Affordable, local, 2 upcoming Weddings! Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475.

PETS PETS & SUPPLIES FOR SALE: BLUE HEELER pups, from good working parents, born March 4th, 2012. Phone (204)732-2481, evenings.

GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or to talk about what is involved, telephone Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511, www.farmsofcanada.ca or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, www.homelifepro.com Home Professional Realty Inc. LOOKING TO BUY OR rent land North of Winnipeg. Contact Ron (204)299-6853 or (204)467-8877.

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale FARM LAND FOR SALE: Approx 235-acs 4 miles Southeast of St Malo in RM of Franklin. Building site & some bush,. Remainder grain farm. Two parcels of land. Approx 711-acs 4 miles South of St Malo in RM of DeSalaberry. Building site. Remainder grain farm. Six parcels of land. Call Lydia Hacking (204)222-3910, 2050 Knowles Ave, Wpg, MB R2G 2K5. Offers to be submitted by June 4th, 2012 to Robert Martens, Loewen & Martens 1101 Henderson Hwy, Wpg, MB R2G 1L4. PASTURELAND 1/2 SECTION ON South 10-17-13W in the Municipality of Lansdowne. Ken Oswald (204)386-2223.

REAL ESTATE Land For Rent 800-ACS OF SUPERVISED PASTURE for rent good water, loading corrals, electric fences, some rotational grazing, reasonable rates. Phone (204)345-3486. Feed Now!! 530 ac. open/bush pasture @$10/ac. Full loading/sorting facilities. Electronic scale avail. at extra cost. (204)752-2101 rdhsrnch@gmail.com

SEEKING LONG-TERM TENANT FOR 100-ac of pasture/hayland in Glenboro, Phone:(204)827-2171. Leave a message.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES All Terrain Vehicles 2008 YAMAHA RHINO 700 EFI, 15,000-km, good condition. Asking $5500. Phone:(204)375-6547. 2010 620I JD GATOR, 98-hrs, windshield, topcap, receiver hitch, like-new condition, asking $10,900 OBO. Phone:(204)825-2799 or (204)825-8340, Pilot Mound.

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FOR SALE: 2 JD model 785 hydro push tandem axle manure spreaders, both equipped with top beaters & wide floatation tires, always shedded when not in use, VGC, Asking $13,500 each. Cypress River. Phone:(204)743-2145 or cell (204)526-5298.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – B.C. BC Ranch for Sale $990,000 Cattle Horses Hay. 45 min. from Kamloops on 235+/acres, 2 water licenses, 125+/- irrigated & cultivatable acres, 500 ton feed potential. Perimeter & lots of cross fences. 1200-sq.ft. home, several outbuildings, heated shop, outdoor riding arena & round pen. For more info; www.wattranch.com, call (778)930-0115, email: russ.sellsrealty@gmail.com

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

PEDIGREED SEED PEDIGREED SEED Cereal – Various BULK CERTIFIED #1 CARBERRY, Kane wheat, Certified Hanley Flax. All very high germ & purity. Phone: (204)744-2208 or cell (204)825-7249, St Léon MB. ELIAS SEEDS: Cert AC Carberry & AC Barrie Wheat. Call (204)745-3301, Carman, MB.

159-ACRES ARBORG AREA, approx. 100-acres mature bush, balance pasture, $53,000. Call Mike, Golko’s Realty (204)642-7979.

JAMES FARMS LTD: AC Barrie & AC Carberry Wheat, Leggett & Summit Oats, Hanley Flax, Various Canola, Sunflower & Soybean seed varieties, Forage seed. Customer processing. Seed treating & delivery available. Early payment discounts. For info (204)222-8785, toll free 1-866-283-8785, Winnipeg.

482 ACRES FENCED PASTURE land, Waldersee. Liz Sumner, Gill & Schmall Agencies. Phone:(204)476-6362.

PINNACLE & SUMMIT OATS, Carberry Wheat, CDC Sorrel Flax, Chadburn Soybeans. Krym Farms Ltd (204)955-5562, Rosser, MB.

FARM SPECIALIST: COUNT ON GRANT TWEED, informed, professional assistance for sellers & buyers. Call (204)761-6884 anytime, or www.granttweed.com. Service with integrity.

PUGH SEEDS: CERT KANE, AC Barrie, Somerset Wheat. Souris Oats. Ronald Oats, Reg & Cert Sorrel Flax. Phone (204)274-2179, Bill’s cell (204)871-1467, Barry’s cell (204)872-1851, Portage.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba

OVER LOOKING FOR AG EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY? 43,000 PIECES OF AG EQUIPMENT!

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SUPERVISED PASTURE FOR 150 cow calf, mostly seeded pasture, and will rotate. (204)427-3172, can leave message

LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment

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.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted

HALF SECTION HAY, CULTIVATED & possible Pasture in Fisher Branch area. Phone (204)228-7063.

LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

SCENIC MINNEDOSA AREA MIXED farm w/631-acres. House, barns, shop, quonset, cattle sheds, grain storage & more. This is a beautiful property with the Little Saskatchewan River running through. Contact Rick Taylor, Homelife Home Professional Realty, (204)867-7551, email rtaylor@homelife.com or website www.homelifepro.com

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FOR SALE: THREE SETS of draft size team harness, two used leather sets, one new biothane set. Phone:1 (204)523-4211 or Cell:(204)534-7656.

GOOD CATTLE FARM OF 1,120 deeded acres in the RM of Grahamdale & Northern Affairs & 1,199 acres crown land avail. Good pasture & wooded areas. Machine shops, barns, calf barns, grain bins, various sheds & older home, etc. Phone: Arnold Hillyer (204)659-5788.

GOOD PASTURE AVAILABLE FOR up to 300 cow/calf pairs or yearlings. Ample water, well fenced. Phone:(204)437-4671.

FOR SALE: TEAM of Grey Norwegian Fjord Horses, 4-yrs old. Phone:1 (204)523-4211 or Cell:(204)534-7656.

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LIVESTOCK Horses – Norweigian Ford

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123 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.

ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA CO-OPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit member owned organic certification body, certifying producers, processors and brokers since 1988. Phone: (204)567-3745, Miniota, Manitoba. Email: info@opam-mb.com

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WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various

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.

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FOR SALE: POLLED YEARLING Fullblood & PB Gelbvieh bulls, semen tested & guaranteed. Birth weights from 79-98-lbs. Gofflot Bar 2 (204)854-2530.

GOOD HEREFORD BULLS & Commercial females for sale. Phone Wally (204)523-8713 or cell (204)534-8204 or view bulls at roselawnfarms.com

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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 – Gelbvieh

BLACK & RED SIMMENTAL & Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Semen tested, BVD tested, tie broke. Call Bill Biglieni, WLB Livestock, (204)763-4697, (204)729-7925.

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Black or Red Limousin Bulls Polled, light to moderate birthweights, semen tested, delivery available. Packages of Red and Black cow/calf pairs, bred heifers and open heifer calves available. Call Cheryl @ 204736-2878 or view cattle at www.cherwaylimousin.ca

POLLED 2 YR OLD & yearling, PB & Fullblood Simmental bulls. Acomb Valley Simmentals (204)865-2246, Minnedosa.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

Used Conveyor Belting 42” - 52” wide, up to 1100’ long Ideal for windbreaks, stall mats, bunk feeders, etc.

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.

STILL NEED A BULL? Come see a quiet, purebred, polled Charolais, 2-yr old & yearlings, not papered, proven bloodlines, semen testing & delivery included, Anola area, call evenings, (204)755-2235.

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PB CHAROLAIS BULLS, semen tested & guaranteed breeders. Some AI sired. Solid calving ease bulls from top bloodlines. Phone (204)252-3115.

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SANDERS SEED FARM FDN, Reg. Cert. Domain Kane, Cert. Carberry, Harvest Wheat, Manitou, MB. Phone (204)242-4200 or (204)242-2576, Daniel Sanders.

PEDIGREED SEED Oilseed – Various AFTER WAITING YEARS w/industries’ sweet assurances, Wanted open-market off-patent glyphosphate tolerant certified GMO Soybean seed. Eduard SFX, MB (204)864-2102, or eduard57(at)netscape.ca

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ALFALFA SEED, MULTIFOLIATE CANADA Common #1, bagged & inoculated. Timothy Seed Common #1, Brome Grass Common #1. All seed cleaned to exceed certified standard. Phone (204)378-5207, Riverton. CERISE RED PROSO COMMON MILLET seed & Common Crown Millet at $0.40/lb. 90%+ germination, 0% Fusarium Graminearum. Makes great cattle feed, swath grazed, dry or silage bale. Very high in protein. Energy & drought tolerant. Sold in 50-lb bags. $0.16 contracts available for 2012 crop year. 2000+ satisfied producers. 9th Year in Business! Millet King Seeds of Canada Inc. Reynald (204)379-2987 or (204)526-2719 cell & text (204)794-8550. Leave messages, all calls returned. www.milletkingseeds.com MILLET SEED: Crown, Red & White Proso variety. Golden German & Red Siberian Foxtail variety. Cleaned & bagged. Harder Farm Ltd, Carman, MB. (204)745-0187, ask for Evan. RED CLOVER, winter hardy, double cut. 75 cents per lb. Cleaned in 16x25 kilogram bags. Phone (204)534-7843.

YELLOW BLOSSOM CLOVER (LOW coumarin), also top yielder fox tail millet; Wanted: older JD 8-ft side del rake(for parts). D White Seeds, Ph:(204)822-3649, Morden. CORN SEED, $25/ACRE Lower cost Alternative for Grazing & Silage High Yield & Nutrition –7 to 9-ft Tall– Leafy 2200 to 2350 CHU’s Open Pollinated Varieties Phone (204)723-2831 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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FOR SALE: 2ND CUT alfalfa round bales, dairy quality, $40 each. Phone:(204)683-2267, St Lazare.

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70 SOFT CORE BALES, Grass & Kosha, $20 each. Phone (204)827-2629, evenings.

WHEAT STRAW & RYE grass straw for sale big square bales 4x4x8, delivery avail. Phone Phil (204)771-9700, La Salle, MB.

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Also Buying Brown & Yellow Flax & Field Peas Farm Pickup Available CGC Licensed and Bonded Call Cal Vandaele the “Rye Guy” Today!

ALFALFA, BROME, TIMOTHY, FESCUE, Sweet Clover, Orchard Grass, Pasture & Forage Blends, German Red & Crown Millet, seed. Leonard Friesen (204)685-2376 or (204)871-6856, Austin, MB.

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2500 MEDIUM SQUARE BALES Timothy hay, horse quality, stored in hay shed. Also 500 large round bales Alfalfa/Timothy mix, no rain, can deliver. Phone: (204)372-6937.

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200 LARGE ROUND, SECOND cut alfalfa bales, excellent quality, net wrapped. Also 200 1st cut alfalfa grass bales, 80% grass, 20% alfalfa. Phone:(204)834-2417 or (204)725-6497.

PASTURE AVAILABLE FOR 15 cows & calves. Phone:(204)655-3308.

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1ST & 2ND CUT large round hardcore Alfalfa & Horse Quality Hay, feed tested, 1,500-1,800-lbs. Phone:(204)246-2032 or (204)823-0431, Darling-ford.

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WANTED: HEAVY EQUIP TRAILER preferably w/beaver tail ramps, 25 to 30-ton capacity, does not have to be safetied, but useable. Also a converter to pull behind tractor. (204)732-2481, evenings.

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CAREERS CAREERS Help Wanted JODALE PERRY CORP. IS currently accepting applications from energetic and qualified individuals to join our Morden team for the following full time position: CAD Specialist. The CAD Specialist is responsible for the design process in the development of new products at Jodale Perry. The CAD Specialist reports to the Engineering Manager / EIT. The ideal candidate will have experience and abilities in the following: Diploma in Engineering Design & Drafting Technology; CAD Software proficient; Pro Engineer would be preferred but not required; Competent inMicrosoft Office programs such as Excel; Competent in BOM maintenance in electronic database software; Manage design responsibilities according to scheduling plan provided by Design Mgr; Devel-op detailed lists of materials as per design; Provide Engineered Mechanical Dwg. Packages for mfg. purposes; Communicate effectively with production staff & CAD Team; Excellent communication skills; Must be able to work independently and within a team. For more information regarding Jodale Perry Corp. visit our website at: www.jodaleperry.com. Please forward your resume along with references in confidence to: Jodale Perry Corp. 300 Route 100 Morden, MB. R6M 1A8, Fax: (204)822-9111 Email: darmstrong@jodaleperry.com. We appreciate all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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• Direct and execute retail sales calls and retail financing with the sales team. • Manage dealer inventory to meet retail demand. • Dealer development and performance monitoring. • Dealer product training at the territory level. • Monthly reviews on sales plans and market share objectives. • Communicate issues, concerns, trends and competitive information from the field to corporate staffs. • Deliver customer value and ensure customer satisfaction. • Territory profitability.

LOOKING FOR CLASS 1 driver to haul cattle & hay, needed immediatley! $20/hr for right applicant. Phone:(204)447-0398 or (204)448-2343.

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TENDERS LOVEDAY MUSHROOM FARMS LTD is accepting tenders to supply wheat straw to our farm at 556 Mission St. Winnipeg, R2J 0A2. We currently use 96-tonnes per week, 5000-tonnes per year. Deliver-ies will be required approximately every 3rd week.Preference given to 4x4x8ft bales. The straw should be an average of no less than 4-in & no greater than 8-in in length. Consistent bale size is important & straw should be between 3 & 15-months of age. Loads must be weighed at a scale, moisture levels will be checked upon delivery. Deadline for tenders is May 31, 2012. Contact Ian Watson at the mailing address above or e-mail iwatson@lovedaymushroomfarms.ca Phone:(204)233-4378 or Fax:(204)237-1303.

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