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Wheat advances slow, says Interlake farmer Canola association says application errors are to blame By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

he wheat cash advance that once took hours to obtain through the Canadian Wheat Board is taking weeks through the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Fisher Branch farmer Bill Uruski says. “It has been a nightmare,” Uruski said in an interview from his farm May 4. Uruski, who farms with his son Barclay, said Barclay applied for an advance April 1 and still hadn’t received it more than 30 days later. “As a result we’ve been forced to seek a line of credit from our credit union,” he said. The wheat board started issuing cash advances for wheat in 1957. Last Sept. 29 the federal government announced the canola growers’ association would administer advances “so that wheat, durum and barley farmers have access to the Advance Payments Program without disruption,” when the board loses its monopoly marketing powers this Aug. 1. See ADVANCES on page 6 »

Scenes like this one are becoming less common on Manitoba farms. photo: jeannette greaves

StatsCan report shows more canola, less wheat Latest five-year agriculture census snapshot shows gross farm revenue up with expenses falling slightly By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

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he numbers are out and they show canola is beating wheat, the cost of farming and farm incomes have improved marginally, and the provincial cattle herd is down by nearly a quarter. Canola area surpassed spring wheat area for the top spot among field crops, up 44.3 per cent to 3.3 million acres since the last survey in 2006, while spring wheat fell 13.2 per cent to 2.6 million acres. But Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, figures that late seeding dates amid last spring’s floods may have distorted the acreage figures in canola’s favour, simply because it was the few last-ditch options available.

“Canola’s been a successful crop for producers,” said Chorney, but he added that last year’s efforts in seeding from airplanes and broadcasting behind heavy harrows may have played a role. “Although canola’s been the best crop, guys still grow a lot of wheat.” Operators spent an average of 83 cents in expenses, excluding depreciation, for every dollar of receipts in 2010, about three cents less than they spent in 2005.

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Chorney said that lower interest rates may have accounted for some of that gain, because energy, fuel and fertilizer have all marched steadily upwards. “The cost of carrying debt and operating loans has been greatly reduced, and

that’s a big portion of farm expenses,” he said. “Our farmers could be more efficient in operating their farms. We have bigger equipment, but it’s also more expensive, so it’s a bit of a trade-off there.” Oilseed and grain farms accounted for 49.6 per cent and pig farms 19.2 per cent of the 2010 total gross farm receipts. At 16.7 per cent, the number of farms, at 15,877, marked a sharper drop since 2006 in Manitoba, compared to a 10.3 per cent decrease nationally. Manitoba accounted for 7.7 per cent of Canada’s 205,730 farms in 2011. Farms are getting bigger, with fewer farmers, and they’re getting older, the StatsCan numbers show. See STATSCAN on page 6 »

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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

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LIVESTOCK Public pastures under local control Two community pastures in Manitoba are already on their own

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Flea beetles spread their reach Flea beetle populations surge despite better seed treatments

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Is this an omen for humans? Look what happened to the dinosaurs Washington /Reuters

Time for a new disease plan Federal authorities rethink efforts to control chronic wasting in elk

CROSSROADS Choosing water soft pathways A community studies how to be frugal with a precious resource

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Dinosaur gas and the greenhouse effect n a major new climate finding, researchers have calculated that dinosaur flatulence could have put enough methane into the atmosphere to warm the planet during the hot, wet Mesozoic era.

Like gigantic, long-necked, prehistoric cows, sauropod dinosaurs roamed widely around the Earth 150 million years ago, scientists reported in the journal Current Biology May 7. And just like big cows, their plant digestion was aided by methane-producing microbes. “A s i m p l e m a t h e m a t i cal model suggests that the microbes living in sauropod

dinosaurs may have produced enough methane to have an important effect on the Mesozoic climate,” researcher Dave Wilkinson of Liverpool John Moores University said in a statement. “Indeed, our calculations suggest that these dinosaurs could have produced more methane than all modern sources — both natural and man-made — put together,” Wilkinson said. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with as much as 25 times the climate-warming potential as carbon dioxide. This gas is enough of a factor in modern global warming that scientists have worked to figure out how much methane is emitted by cows, sheep and other plant-eating animals.

The inquiry raised questions about whether the same thing could have happened in the distant past. A mid-size sauropod probably weighed about 44,000 pounds (20,000 kilos), and there were a few dozen of them per square mile (kilometre), the researchers found. They reckoned that global methane emissions from sauropods were about 520 million tons per year. Before the fossil fuel-intensive Industrial Revolution took off, methane emissions were roughly 200 million tons annually; modern ruminants, including cows, goats, giraffes and other animals, emit between 50 million and 100 million tons of methane a year.

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Latest provincial flood relief pledges “smoke and mirrors,” fumes St. Laurent reeve There are demands that province compensate 100 per cent for flood damage caused by “unnatural” increased flows from the Portage Diversion By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

n e w, o n e - t i m e t a x credit announced by the province to relieve t h e f i n a n c i a l b u rd e n o n municipalities around Lake Manitoba is not enough for at least one RM ravaged by flooding last year. “This tax credit is inadequate. It doesn’t even come close to bridging the financial deficit we’re facing in this municipality due to the disaster,” said Earl Zotter, reeve of St. Laurent. The RM’s tax assessment has plunged from $67 million to $49 million, he added. Shoring up the gap in lost tax revenue would cost $400,000, but the province is only offering $57,000 under the tax credit program. Without an increase in provincial aid, the tax burden must be shifted from affected areas to unaffected areas such as farmland further inland from the lake. Zotter’s council is demanding that the province pay the full cost of the damage suffered by the municipality,

because in his view, the disaster was “unnatural” due to increased flows into the lake from the Portage Diversion and the fact that an outlet capable of compensating for that flow has never been dug. “Ever ybody knows what needs to be done,” he said, referring to the chorus of calls from lake residents for a second drain outlet from Watchorn Bay to Lake St. Martin. As for the eight new appraisers and 14 more staff hired to process flood claims, Zotter calls it “smoke and mirrors.” “Take the flood of 1997, it was in excess of five years before they dealt with all the cases, and there was one-third less cases than last year,” he said. “I have very little faith that it’s going to do anything positive for our people.” Zotter also expressed irritation at what he claimed was an effort to keep him away from the assembled media at the provincial legislature when the new measures were announced at a press conference May 7. “They were afraid that I

was going to ruin their press release day, because I was going to tell them exactly how it wasn’t going to help us,” he said. “They wanted me out of there so badly.” Pam Sul, CAO of Alonsa RM, said her council is still trying to figure out how the grant will work for them. Last year, the RM got $168,000 to compensate for lost tax revenue on flooded properties. Its entire west shore was damaged, with a number of evacuees. This year, the total grant to alleviate the burden on unflooded property amounts to about $7,000 in the municipality of 1,270 people. “We’re still not sure how it’s going to work, so we’re not sure whether to be happy about it or not,” said Sul. She added that council is hopeful the new staff will speed up the claims process for individuals. “One lady said that she’s had four different adjusters out in the last three days: one for fences, one for buildings, and one for land.” Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve

“We’re still not sure how it’s going to work, so we’re not sure whether to be happy about it or not.”

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Ashton, who is the minister responsible for emergency measures, said in a press release that the 2011 flood marks the largest recovery effort Manitoba has taken on since 1950 and will cost $1 billion. “It’s going to be a multiyear process,” he stated. “These new staff will help keep things moving forward and join the more than 100 people already working to process claims for floodaffected families.” So far, more than 30,000 flood claims have been filed, triple the number of the 1997 flood, and the province has paid out more than $650 million in compensation to flood-affected Manitobans. The one-time grant for a municipal tax credit to relieve

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some of the financial burden on municipalities in flooddamaged regions applies to the RMs of Alonsa, Ochre River, Siglunes, St. Laurent, Grahamdale, Coldwell and Lawrence. The announcement last week included a new commitment to cover 90 per cent of the $1.7-million cost for the City of Brandon’s flood preparation work done in advance of the 2011 flood. Ashton added that the province has already committed to helping people living around the lake flood-proof their farms, homes and cottages including covering the majority of the costs of raising, moving or diking their structures. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

OPINION/EDITORIAL

The statistical portrait

o the federal government wants to get out of community pasture management and producing shelterbelt trees. Fair enough. There’s nothing saying those pastures can’t continue under local management or that trees can’t be produced by private nurseries. Manitoba already has two locally managed community pastures, which appear to be functioning Laura Rance well. Editor And judging from the bulldozed piles of shelterbelts scattered across the province, there isn’t much desire for trees on the land anyway. But it’s entirely consistent with the statistical story laid out by the latest Statistics Canada 2011 Census of Agriculture. The 2011 federal budget, which essentially turns out the lights on the once mighty Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, combined with the latest snapshot on Canadian agriculture exposes some troubling trends on the landscape, trends which may fit the short-term economics driving them, but which don’t respect the lessons previous generations of farmers learned the hard way. Farmers are becoming fewer and older while their farms are getting larger. Hence the lack of patience for working around shelterbelts. Between 2006 and 2011, Manitoba saw the sharpest decline in the number of farms in the country and is next only to Saskatchewan in the percentage that farm sizes increased. The average farm size in Manitoba as of the 2011 census was 1,135 acres, an increase of 13.4 per cent. But of course, in order for some farms to grow, others must disappear, which is exactly what they are doing: 16.7 per cent over the past five years. The only farm categories in Canada that are growing are the three largest, starting at $500,000 in gross sales to $2 million and over. As can be expected, those farms make up a smaller proportion of the total, but they bring in the most revenue. Of the shrinking smaller categories, the mid-size farms are disappearing the fastest. But even though more farms are achieving what is now considered an economic scale, the sector is still unable to attract replacement entrepreneurs. The 2011 Census of Agriculture marks the first time the 55-and-over age category represented the highest percentage of total operators. In 2011, 48.3 per cent of operators were aged 55 or over, compared to 40.7 per cent in 2006. “By contrast, the Labour Force Survey reported that in May 2011, 15.4 per cent of those self-employed in the total labour force were aged 55 years or older,” Statistics Canada says. Less than 10 per cent of farmers in Canada are under the age of 35 and that proportion is declining. Some argue that farming is a complicated business that requires years of experience to achieve the necessary scale, but is also clear that with the small to medium-size farms being squeezed out, there will be fewer opportunities for young farmers to grow into the business. Also notable is the decline of livestock in Canadian agriculture. In 2006, oilseed and grain farms accounted for 26.9 per cent of all farms, while beef farmers accounted for 26.6 per cent. In this latest census, oilseed and grain farms had increased to 30 per cent, while beef had declined to 18.2 per cent. The number of beef cattle reported for breeding purposes decreased by 22.3 per cent since 2006. The number of farms reporting breeding stock decreased by 25.3 per cent. We don’t argue the economic reasons for these declines. The meat export business is vastly more vulnerable to trade disruptions and market fluctuations than commodity crops. Predictably, the land devoted to tame hay and alfalfa decreased by 14 per cent. Pasture lands, the closest thing to natural prairie we have left, are down by four per cent. Woodlands and wetlands decreased by 8.8 per cent. There is some good news. For the first time with this census, no-till practices, which are less ecologically disruptive, accounted for more than half of all area prepared for seeding across the country, a shift that was caused by a 23.8 per cent increase in the area of land seeded using notill practices. Overall, 17.1 per cent more farms reported using no-till practices than in 2006. But is having half the land protected good enough? Another positive is sharply reduced summerfallow, down 40.5 per cent since 2006. We don’t doubt the economic forces prompting these shifts away from livestock to crop production. But we do question their sustainability. Livestock plays an important nutrient recycling function in agriculture. Beyond that, land sown to forage is protected from erosion, and typically it is land that is highly vulnerable. Short-term economics and budget balancing exercises aside, we can’t afford to ignore these realities. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Flooding: The rule or the exception? Red River Basin Commission

ou may find yourself feeling a little unsettled with the absence of major flooding this spring. Could this be a sign that we expect floods in the Red River basin to be more rule than exception? If one looks at the last century or two, it appears that flooding has been the rule in the basin in the sense that few decades have escaped significant flood events. In the last 50 years or so, flooding has become an even more common event. The number of major floods during these years, as listed by three recent studies, totals 18. That’s a big flood in more than a third of the years. If we add lesser flood events, the picture of flooding being the rule becomes even clearer. In the last 12 years alone, together with the major spring floods of 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, the following years have also seen damage in the basin from excess waters: • 2000: significant spring damage in FargoMoorhead following a severe spring rainstorm, • 2002: damaging summer flooding on the Minnesota Wild Rice and the trans-boundary Roseau and Pembina rivers, • 2004: late-spring flooding from MayvillePortland, N.D., to the Canadian border,

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• 2005: record-high summer stage and duration levels on the Red River, • 2007: wet spring and summer conditions causing crop losses in areas of the basin, • 2008: spring flood and wet fall conditions damaging to crops. That means we’ve had basin flooding in 10 of the last 12 years. Unless we think that we are home free with 2011-12’s unusually dry fall and winter, we need to keep our eyes on the signs or “barometers” of water in the basin. These barometers are the areas of the basin closed to its natural drainage system. The most striking instance is Devils Lake, where water levels remain at record levels despite the basin’s dry spell. In the last few years, water levels have also risen in other parts of the basin, in particular those Prairie pothole areas in the southern basin where the potholes have become lakes and roads have disappeared or been built up or rerouted. But, even if these areas see reduction in water levels as a result of drainage projects or a dry spell, water always seeks the lowest level. The natural water levels of these areas still signal something of the potential for flooding in the Red River basin. That potential appears to suggest flooding as a continuing rule rather than exception.

1800s — 1940s

Getting around in the early days This was before snowplows By Alex Campbell DIRECTOR, MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

he Manitoba Agricultural Museum is opening a new transportation display on Manitoba Day May 12. The display tells the story of transportation in rural Manitoba from the Red River cart of the 1800s right through to the vehicles of the 1940s. It uses real artifacts from the various eras in transportation and highlights the importance of transportation in the settlement and development of rural Manitoba. The exhibit has been in development at the museum for well over a year. Newly elected museum president Gloria Sims said this display takes the museum into the future, as the interpretation provides much more background information to help visitors better understand Manitoba’s pioneer days. “We at the museum have to remember the current visitors to the museum did not live through the pioneer era and have little knowledge of how difficult moving around Manitoba

Red River cart diorama in the transportation display.

was in the early days. They may not realize that roads up to the 1950s were not plowed in the winter and so when winter arrived, many people stayed home until spring.” Interpretation is needed on a great many museum artifacts as people today don’t recognize how or why a particular artifact is important to the development of agriculture or the province. Manitoba Day at the museum features activities for the children such as relay races, a tugof-war, a horseshoe tournament and more. As well, the grounds are open and an interesting day can be spent looking at all the artifacts of Manitoba’s pioneer past that the museum has collected over the years. On Manitoba Day admission to the grounds is free.

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

The Brand X elevator and corporate control of the food supply The potential for contracted acres to be linked to herbicide and fertilizer purchases as well as point of delivery was already there By Les McEwan

hen Manitoba Pool Elevators and the Alberta Wheat Pool amalgamated in 1998 to become Agricore, I joked at the local watering hole that we really needed to invent an elevator sign that was Velcro backed. Even then, it was apparent that there was a lot of work involved in rebranding trade names on very tall buildings, but I had no idea how prophetic that comment was. I had no idea just how many corporate mergers were about to happen, or how few elevators we would have left standing on the Prairie horizon. Agricore was later overtaken by United Grain Growers to become Agricore United, and swallowed again by Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in 2007 to become Viterra. This month, shareholders will decide whether or not to accept a bid by multinational Glencore to change the corporate banners one more time through an unholy alliance with James Richardson International. In just 14 years, the western Canadian grain industry has gone from farmerowned co-operatives to potential foreign corporate control. Is this the final saga in the tale of elevator identity crisis? Not likely. If you recall back in 2006, it was James Richardson International that began the bidding on Agricore United in an attempt to create Richardson Agricore and that didn’t work. As they say, the show ain’t over till the fat lady sings, and I don’t hear any sopranos in the wings just yet. Given the federal government’s willingness to sell off Canadian agriculture and castigate the last vestiges of farmer control within the CWB, any blocking of a foreign takeover bid at the federal level is unlikely. Odd that potash needs to be protected as a basic building block of the Canadian food chain, but cereal grains are not. What does have many industry watch-

If oil-producing companies are the ones with the money, is it only a matter of time before they purchase the food supply network as well?

ers scratching their heads, however, is the quietness of the big ABCD. Otherwise known as Archer Daniel Midland, Bunge, Cargill and Lois Dreyfus, these four companies control the majority of the grain trade in non-state-controlled areas of the world. How they will react to the corporate wooing of Glencore is yet to be seen, but rest assured that they are paying attention. Another tenuous link not getting a lot of attention is the connection between fuel and food. The grains being used for ethanol and biofuels may be obvious, what is less obvious is the trail of money being created by oil-producing corporations and the direction global corporate amalgamations is taking us. Viterra’s takeover of Imperial Oil’s Prairie distribution system may have been more than an omen. The potential for contracted acres to be linked to herbicide and fertilizer purchases as well as point of delivery was already there, and as evidenced by some of Viterra’s contracts, used. We could now see new varieties being linked to fuel supply as well. Whether we look at pharmaceuticals, herbicides, seed companies, fertilizer companies or grain buyers, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the farmers’ choices are being dominated by a small number of very large and powerful players. Ever since Bill Gates taught the world that the way to riches is by monopolizing markets, not competing,

Canada’s grain industry is being swallowed by foreign interests. Photo: Les McEwan

the corporate landscape has been riddled with corporate takeovers and amalgamations. The question now is just how that will play out on a global scale. Like a corporate game of Risk (I really should have invented that with the Velcro elevator signs), money will determine who wins world dominance. If oil-producing companies are the ones with the money, is it only a matter of time before they purchase the food supply network as well? Some people will tell you that corporate control of the food chain is a good thing. It will be a lean, mean delivery machine that the old co-ops could not compete against. Others will tell you that

it is the beginning of the end for food sovereignty, and that farmers have lost their leverage in the market, which will cost them their share of the profits. Regardless of where you see yourself on the political scale, I can’t help but wonder where the next generation of corporate executives will come from. Will the people who believe the market will solve its own problems in the most efficient way possible, still believe that, if our food supply chain is controlled by the OPEC nations? Makes you wonder just how many of those Velcro signs I could have sold. Les McEwan farms near Altamont, Man.

Is it really true that CN and CP need more money? Grain farmers will be paying more so investors are attracted to CN and CP shares By Doug Faller

ecently the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) announced that Prairie grain farmers will pay 9.5 per cent more to ship their grain. Based on the 2011 total freight bill under the revenue cap of $952 million, a 9.5 per cent increase means another $90 million straight out of the pockets of Prairie farmers. Based on 31 million tonnes shipped in 2011, the average freight rate was $31.71 per tonne. A 9.5 per cent increase means another $2.92 per tonne in freight, or about $3 per seeded acre. Most of the 9.5 per cent increase has little to do with the actual costs of hauling grain. In fact, the price index for the actual costs of hauling grain went up by only 1.6 per cent. Most of the increase — about 7.9 per cent — is a result of two changes in accounting methodology made by the CTA to the way it calculates the railways’ corporate costs. According to the CTA website, the first change is based on recommendations from the railways to change the way the CTA calculates the “cost of equity” component of the cost of capital. According to the CTA: “Cost of capital is defined as an estimate of the total return on net investment that is required by shareholders and debt holders so that debt costs can be paid and equity investors can be provided with an adequate return on investment consistent with the risks assumed for the period under consideration… “The new methodology is nearly identical to the previous methodology, but differs in establishing the cost rate of equity…”

So, the change to the CTA’s cost of equity calculation has been done to ensure that CN and CP shareholders are provided an “adequate return on investment consistent with the risks assumed.” Grain farmers will be paying more so investors are attracted to CN and CP shares. But, is investing in CN and CP actually risky? APAS has learned from discussions at industry events that major investment firms in Western Canada have been advising their clients to invest in CN and CP. When we asked why, the answer was simple: “Barrier to entry.” In other words, the railways have a monopoly; they have a captive market in grain and face no meaningful competition — as farmers have always known. Thus, there is very little risk investing in CN and CP as the trend in their share values and dividend payments attest. From January 1, 2003 to May 1, 2012, CN share price has gone up about 400 per cent while CP share price has gone up nearly 250 per cent. From 2001 to 2012, CN dividends on their shares have increased every year, a total of 388 per cent, while CP dividends have increased eight of 11 years, a total of 275 per cent. The revenue cap for grain has never prevented the railways from meeting their cost of equity. The second accounting change is the way the CTA determines how much the railways get to cover their pensions. Grain farmers will now pay more for funding CN and CP pension plans. This is not due to more employees. CN employed about the same number in 2011 as in 2002. However, the cost to cover pensions to senior management may have gone up. For example, the CEO of Canadian Pacific is entitled to a

pension at age 65 of $1.122 million, according to its 2011 annual meeting information. Is it really true that CN and CP need more money from farmers to fund their pension plans? Net income after taxes for CN and CP combined in 2011 was $3.027 billion. The net income after tax for two railways was at least 25 per cent higher than the net income before tax for all Prairie grain farmers combined in 2011, which was a record year for farm net income. The revenue cap for grain does not limit the railway profitability to cover their pension plans. Who is taking care of the grain farmers’ cost of equity or their pensions? The 2010 Travacon study showed that in 2007-08 and 2008-09 farmers were paying $6.57 per tonne more to the railways than they should be for freight. Deducting that amount from the 2011 average freight rate of $30.71 gets you down to a “reasonable” grain freight rate of about $24 per tonne. Not only has the freight bill been too high for years under the revenue cap, grain farmers are now being asked to pay an additional $3 per tonne. As APAS continues to call for a full costing review, the need grows. Farmers could understand a 1.6 per cent increase in the revenue cap based on a rising price index for actual costs. But an extra 7.9 per cent to increase railway profits by another $75 million so shareholders are happy and milliondollar CEO pensions are safe is another matter. Doug Faller is policy manager for Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS)

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FROM PAGE ONE ADVANCES Continued from page 1

The association started administering spring advances for wheat April 1. There is no backlog, said Rick White, general manager of the Canadian Canola Growers Association. If forms are correctly filled out, farmers get their money in three to five business days. “I’ve heard this before from farmers about taking so long to get their cheque but every time we look into it it’s always because there’s been something either forgotten or missed by the farmer, or there’s been a problem with their credit check or something,” White said May 7 in an interview. Under the wheat board, farmers could get advances of $100,000 or less, often the same day they applied through an elevator agent, White said. But that’s because the board, with its monopoly, could recoup the money by seizing interim or final payments. “We have to do our due diligence before we issue the cheque,” White said.

Wheat board advances of more than $100,000 had to be processed at the board’s head office in Winnipeg. Barclay Uruski said two things on his application were filled out incorrectly. They were brought to his attention a week after he applied. The form was corrected and faxed back to the canola association. But it still took two weeks for the advance to arrive. It finally came May 4. Uruski is critical of the association’s form. Some parts, such as links to crop insurance, were automatic, on the wheat board’s form, he said. “The whole process was so simple before,” Uruski said. “I can see being a week later getting the advance out, but not a month.” The canola association’s application form is the same as for the other crops it administers advances for on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, White said. The association delivers advances on

19 crops in Manitoba and 28 in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. In Manitoba, the Manitoba Corn Growers Association administers advances for corn and pulse crops. Farmers who haven’t taken an advance through the canola association are encouraged to do so by phone the first time, White said. That way the form will be filled out correctly, then faxed or emailed to the farmer immediately to sign. Farmers can either fax the form back or scan it and email it to speed up the process. The association has five or six employees working on telephone applications and adds more when required, he said. “It’s very quick, very easy and we’ve had tremendously positive feedback on that process,” White said. The association hired 18 new staff to work on advances the wheat board used to administer. “We’re fully up and running and functioning,” he said. “Our

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The number of farms with $500,000 or more 2010 gross farm receipts increased by 25.7 per cent, and those with less than $500,000 decreased by 21.6 per cent. There were 2,490 of these larger farms in Manitoba in 2011, and while they represented 15.7 per cent of all farms in the province, they accounted for 73.2 per cent of total provincial gross farm receipts reported for the year 2010. Manitoba reported 22,315 farm operators, 16.2 per cent lower than in 2006, following the trend in the number of farms. In 2011, 23.6 per cent of Manitoba farm operators were women, while nationally this percentage was 27.4 per cent. The average age of a farm operator in Manitoba in 2011 was 53.1 years compared with 51.2 years in 2006. Nationally, the average age of a farm operator was 54.0 years, up from 52.0 years in 2006. A l t h o u g h K A P ’s m e m bership numbers bucked a shrinking trend last year, he sees the number of farmers falling every year. They are getting older, too, said Chorney. “It isn’t a surprise. When I go to farm meetings, I see more grey hair than non-grey hair,” he said. “That’s a challenge for us.” The need for off-farm jobs slipped marginally. In 2010, 46.2 per cent of all Manitoba farm operators had an offfarm job or business, compared to 47.7 per cent in 2005. At the national level this percentage was 46.9 per cent in 2010. But a quarter of farmers under the age of 35 worked off the farm for more than 40 hours a week, compared to 20.7 per cent of operators aged 35 to 54, and 9.6 per cent of operators over 55 years of age.

Farm size growing

Manitoba farms averaged 1,135 acres in 2011, up from 1,001 acres five years earlier. Chorney said that the growing size of farms is one of the report’s more salient points, but it comes as “no big surprise.” “When a farmer retires, their land is picked up by all the neighbours around them,” he said. “There isn’t always a new person coming to the community to run that farm.” Of the total farm area in Manitoba, 59.6 per cent was cropland. Acres in hay fell from 20 per cent in 2006 to 17 per cent in the latest survey. In 2011, Manitoba reported the third-largest pig herd in Canada, with 2.9 million pigs, a 2.8 per cent decrease since 2006. This was the lowest per cent decrease among all provinces. The total number of cattle in Manitoba decreased 23 per cent since 2006 to 1.2 million head. The number of beef cattle reported for breeding purposes (beef cows and beef heifers) decreased by 23.9 per cent since 2006, totalling 550,642 head in 2011. Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, said that the steep drop comes as no surprise, given that ranchers have grappled with BSE, COOL, floods, and eliminating bovine TB in Riding Mountain National Park. “You think of what folks have been through over the last 10 years,” said Dahl. “But there is hope going forward, and we’re seeing that reflected in prices and retained heifer numbers.” Ac c o rd i n g t o t h e 2 0 1 1 Census of Agriculture, there were 180 farms certified organic in Manitoba. This represented 1.1 per cent of all farms in the province, compared to 2.0 per cent nationwide. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

MANITOBA AG HIGHLIGHTS • Manitoba is still the sunflower king in Canada, with over 80 per cent of total, despite a decrease of 66.7 per cent to 63,380 acres. • Manitoba reported the second-largest area of soybeans in Canada in 2011 with 705,032 acres, an increase of 101.1 per cent since 2006. • Hay area decreased 21.8 per cent to 1.8 million acres in 2011, as did oats and barley, down 26.4 per cent to 695,945 acres and 42.3 per cent to 483,432 acres, respectively. • Despite a 10.7 per cent decrease from 2006 to 2011, Manitoba continued to report the second-largest potato area in the country with 72,043 acres, behind Prince Edward Island. • The total area of corn for grain increased 40.4 per cent to 211,148 acres in 2011. • Total vegetable area decreased 8.4 per cent from 5,641 acres in 2006 to 5,169 acres in 2011. The largest vegetable areas in 2011 in Manitoba were sweet corn, carrots, and onions. • Pollinating bees (mostly leafcutter bees) decreased by 50.4 per cent to 37,343 gallons in 2011, down from 75,332 gallons in 2006. There were 75,847 honeybee colonies reported in 2011, up from 73,411 colonies in 2006. • In Manitoba, no-till methods were used on 24 per cent of the land prepared for seeding in 2011, up from 21.3 per cent in 2006. Conventional tillage decreased to 38.3 per cent of land prepared for seeding, from 43.4 per cent five years earlier. • The 2011 Census marked the first time farm operators were asked to report the area from which crop residue was baled for bedding or sale. In 2010, crop residue was baled from 747,146 acres in Manitoba. • High-speed Internet access was reported by 43.1 per cent of all farms in Manitoba, while the national average was 44.8 per cent. • In Manitoba 36.7 per cent of all farms in the province reported paid labour for the year 2010. The census counted 19,827 paid employees, of whom 44.6 per cent worked year round in a full- or part-time capacity while 55.4 per cent were seasonal or temporary employees.

lag time is as minimal as we can get it.” The association has around 55 staff — 45 of whom work primarily on advances. “We don’t have a backlog right now, but I can tell you we’ve got lots of applications where we are waiting for responses from farmers — either signatures or documentation of some sort,” White said. “And those are the ones that we can’t control.” The canola association’s forms are almost 20 pages long, but they cover pre-seed, seeded and post-harvest advances, White said. The canola association is now a virtual “one-stop shop” for cash advances. All advances are covered under one $150 administration fee. Under the cash advance program farmers can get loans against their crops and repay the money as they sell them. E ligible far mers can be advanced up to $400,000, with the first $100,000 interest free. The interest rate on canola asso-

“We don’t have a backlog right now, but I can tell you we’ve got lots of applications where we are waiting for responses from farmers...” Rick White

ciation advances is CIBC prime, which is currently three per cent. The program, which began with just wheat board crops in 1957, was created to provide cash flow to farmers unable to deliver because of quota restrictions. Advances on non-board crops came in the 1980s allowing farmers to store products rather than sell at depressed prices. allan@fbcpublishing.com

CFIA applies new rules to food importers The proposed regulations would require licences and prescribe food safety requirements By Alex Binkley co-operator contributor / ottawa

wo years after admitting that it didn’t have a registry of food i m p o r t e r s, t h e Ca n a d i a n Food Inspection Agency is finally proposing to introduce a licensing regime for the estimated 25,000 businesses, which bring foreignmade food or beverages into Canada. The gover nment a n n o u n c e d a Fo o d a n d Consumer Safety Action Plan in 2007, which was to include measures to improve the food safety system for imported food products. In 2010, the agency launched a consultation on licensed importers. At the time, it said it intended to s t re n g t h e n t h e a c c o u n t ability of importers for the safety of imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, confectionery, fats and oils, infant formula, coffee and tea, cereals, spices and seasonings, juices and bakery products. “The total value of food imported into Canada has increased by approximately 45 per cent in the past nine

“ … Raw ingredients and food products are imported from an estimated 190 countries, which have varying levels of food safety controls.” Canadian Food Inspection Agency

years, growing from $20.9 billion in 2001 to $30.5 billion in 2010. Raw ingredients and food products are imported from an estimated 190 countries, which have varying levels of food safety controls,” the agency said in early April. The proposed regulations would require licences and prescribe food safety requirements for food importers. Previously, CFIA said that given the growing complexi t y o f “g l o b a l m a r k e t i n g and mass distribution networks means that the scope and impact of failures in food safety systems can be w i d e s p re a d .” A m o n g t h e best-known problems with imports in recent years have been E. coli in American spinach, melamine in Chinese milk products and salmonella in peanut butter and hydrolyzed vegetable protein. Under the proposed system, imports would all have to comply with the same requirements and be held to the same standard as domestic products. CFIA plans to impose cost recovery on the impor ters following W TO r ules. Impor ters account for about 70 per cent of the food products and beverages sold in Canada. The rules wouldn’t apply to noncommercial shipments or for meals on planes, trains or ships. Importers that don’t register are at risk of having t h e i r p ro d u c t s s e i ze d by the Canada Border Services Agency, which is responsible for the initial import inspection service at all Canadian ports of entry for the majority of commodities that the CFIA regulates.

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U.S. farmers buying lots of machinery

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Total U.S. agricultural loans reached $79.1 billion in the first quarter of 2012 Reuters

.S. farmers are buying equipment as agricultural finances s t re n g t h e n , t h e Fe d e ra l Reserve Bank of Kansas City said in its quarterly report on national farm lending. “Loans for farm machinery and equipment held at high levels with a sharp jump in the volume of intermediate-term loans,” the bank said in its survey, which included national statistics from a Fed survey of banks from the week of Feb. 6. To t a l U . S . a g r i c u l t u r a l loans reached $79.1 billion in the first quarter of 2012, up from $62.8 billion for the same period a year ago. Farm machiner y and equipment loans hit $6.9 billion, near the peak demand of $7.1 billion in the first quarter of 2011. Agricultural banking assets and balance sheets are closely monitored by economists and

bankers at the Federal Reserve and by commercial bankers to gauge the health of the rural economy and money supply. U.S. Agriculture Department projections estimate U.S. farmers’ net assets will rise above $2.2 trillion in 2012, as grain farmers, buoyed by exports and ethanol continue to retire debt, expand land holdings and upgrade equipment including: combines, planters, on-farm storage bins and irrigation systems. The outlo ok adds up to good demand from suppliers such as John Deere and many others. Non-real-estate loan volumes rose 26 per cent compared with last year, driven by a spike in intermediate-term, large loans for unspecified “other” purposes, the Fed said. “With low cow inventories lifting feeder cattle prices, banks also made larger shortterm loans to the livestock

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sector,” the U.S. central bank said. Commercial loan demand from farmers may be understating strength of their buying, as many are buying with cash. Loans direct from the suppliers may also be trimming the need for private bank loans.

Overall, strong farm income combined with record farmland prices — up as much as 40 per cent last year despite the large number of farms for sale — kept loan demand from crop producers flat heading into the planting season, the Fed report said.

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CWB’s PROs for wheat/barley unchanged Durum values rise slightly By Dwayne Klassen COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

Yes, Manitoba Co-operator editor Laura Rance is wearing a “really ugly sweater” as demonstrated by FBC publisher Bob Willcox. But the sweater she borrowed from Minnedosa Viterra employee Ray Baloun has an almost magical ability to raise funds to support the work of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. People attending a CFGB fundraiser banquet in Minnesoda April 1 put up more than $1,300 to have Laura wear this sweater to to work one day. With federal matching contributions, that amounts to $6,500. PHOTO: LYNDA TYTIK

The Canadian Wheat Board has left unchanged its March price projections for wheat and barley that will be delivered by western Canadian producers during the 2011-12 crop year. Durum values were raised by C$1 to C$3 per tonne with the increase dependent on the grade and class. The CWB linked the increase in durum to the negative production outlook B:10.25”

for the western Mediterranean durum-growing region. Crops in Morocco and Spain have received some rainfall during the past month, but crop losses are still expected in both countries. Dryness in parts of North Dakota and Montana was also raising some concerns about spring planting conditions, but most areas have enough moisture to plant the crop. In Western Canada, increased acreage reported by Statistics Canada will pressure durum values and is expected to keep the price spread between durum and spring wheat at historically narrow levels. Changes to the outlook for durum returns were minor this month due to the fact that a large portion of the pool is already sold, the CWB said.

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WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublish ing.com or call 204-944-5762. May 24: "Understanding the lamb market" sheep industry seminar, 4 p.m., Swan River GO Centre, 120 Sixth Ave. N. For more info or to pre-register call 204-734-3417 or email Kathleen.walsh@gov.mb.ca. May 24-25: University of Manitoba Transport Institute's Supply Chain Connections conference: "The Mid-Continent Cold Chain," Winnipeg. For more info or to register visit www.umti.ca. May 26: Southeast ATV Association’s ATV awareness day, Woodridge Community Hall, 69 Denis St., Woodridge. For more info call Gary Gebhardt at 204-429-3276 or Ken Lachin at 204-429-2090. June 5-7: International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare, Delta Bessborough, 601 Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon. For more info call 306-955-4868 or visit www.beefwelfare2012.ca. June 20-22: Canada's Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina. For more info visit www.myfarmshow.com. June 25-27: Grain Growers of Canada summer meeting, Delta Prince Edward, 18 Queen St., Charlottetown. For more info visit www.ggc-pgc.ca. June 26: Western Beef Development Centre field day, Termuende Research Ranch, Lanigan, Sask. For more info visit www.wbdc.sk.ca or call 1-800567-7264.

Concerns raised about CWD entering Manitoba Elimination versus management: Discussions continue on chronic wasting disease in farm elk By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

hanges are coming to the way the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) handles chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed elk populations, but what those changes are is up for debate. “While we don’t have all the details yet — the federal government has signalled that they are giving up on the idea of eradicating the disease,” said a spokesman for Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh. “The end of the federal eradication program will make it more difficult to keep CWD out of Manitoba. Obviously leaving the illness unchecked in infected populations in Saskatchewan increases the risk that infected animals from there could spread the disease here.” But according to CFIA and the head of the Manitoba Elk Growers Association (MEGA), the program is being modified, not eliminated. In an emailed response, a spokesman for CFIA said, “the agency can confirm that the program has not been cancelled.”

“The other thing we have learned, is that in a farm situation the disease is quite controllable.” Ian Thorleifson

CFIA media relations officer Guy Gravelle said compensation payments continue for animals ordered destroyed under the Health of Animals Act and Regulations. But he said experiences over the last decade have demonstrated CWD cannot be eradicated and that CFIA is moving away from pursuing eradication and towards managing the disease instead. Changing management strategies makes sense to Ian Thorleifson, president of MEGA. He said much has been learned since the disease first appeared in the U.S. 50 years ago. “All t he e xpe r ie nce we have, all the research that

has been done shows it does not affect humans,” he said. “The other thing we have learned, is that in a farm situation the disease is quite controllable.” That doesn’t mean it’s not a concern. Thorleifson said it is still a production-limiting disease that needs to managed in both wild and farmed elk populations. But he takes issue with recent media reports stating the eradication program has been eliminated. “That is absolutely not the case,” he said. The elk farmer said there are ongoing discussions with the CFIA to establish how best to control CWD, which has not yet spread into Manitoba. According to the government agency, CWD has been confirmed in 67 herds in Canada since 1996. The vast majority of those herds have been located in Saskatchewan, with two additional cases found in Alberta. The CFIA quarantines all herds in which an animal tests positive for CWD and tracks movements of ani-

mals onto and off the affected premises. Exposed animals are destroyed. Manitoba Conser vation added that Manitoba also has measures in place to prevent the spread of CWD, including rapid response protocol for escaped farm elk and transportation restriction for animals in regions where the disease is present. Manitoba Conservation will also discuss ways of keeping CWD out of Manitoba with the federal government, according to its government spokesman. In addition, a joint CWD risk action strategy between Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be developed over the summer months. A main component of the strategy will be dealing with escaped farmed elk. In March, nine farm elk escaped from an operation near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. As potential vectors for CWD, the province is continuing to search for the animals, now believed to be in western Manitoba, so that they can be destroyed and tested for the disease. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Taylor

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

May 9

May 8

May 9

No Sale

May 10

May 11

No. on offer

400

426

266

293

2,117

n/a

248

470

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

105.00-117.00

n/a

120.00-137.75

116.00-123.00

n/a

115.00-120.00

n/a

800-900

123.00-136.00

111.00-132.75

118.00-128.25

128.00-150.50

122.00-133.00

n/a

120.00-132.00

125.00-132.00

700-800

125.00-142.50

125.00-145.50

125.00-139.00

140.00-164.50

132.00-148.00

n/a

130.00-143.00

140.00-150.00

132.00-142.00

600-700

145.00-172.50

145.00-161.50

130.00-154.00

155.00-178.00

143.00-166.00

n/a

145.00-158.00

155.00-170.00

145.00-157.00

500-600

157.00-175.50

150.00-174.00

150.00-162.50

155.00-178.00

157.00-173.00

n/a

155.00-169.00

170.00-180.00

155.00-170.00

400-500

n/a

165.00-188.00

160.00-171.00

170.00-194.00

167.00-185.00

n/a

160.00-174.00

180.00-190.00

160.00-175.00

300-400

n/a

170.00-188.00

n/a

180.00-197.00

170.00-190.00

n/a

170.00-199.00

185.00-195.00

n/a

80.00-112.75

n/a

104.00-118.00

n/a

105.00-110.00

110.00-115.00

n/a

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. 800-900

104.00-126.00

105.00-117.75

n/a

110.00-123.00

112.00-127.00

n/a

112.00-123.00

120.00-130.00

113.00-121.00

700-800

115.00-132.00

110.00-136.00

110.00-120.00

115.00-137.50

120.00-137.00

n/a

120.00-133.00

125.00-135.00

120.00-125.00

600-700

130.00-158.00

120.00-144.50

119.00-139.00

130.00-145.50

131.00-145.00

n/a

130.00-138.00

135.00-145.00

125.00-138.00

500-600

140.00-160.25

130.00-155.00

135.00-149.00

135.00-152.00

140.00-158.00

n/a

140.00-154.00

140.00-155.00

135.00-148.00

400-500

151.00-170.00

140.00-166.50

140.00-160.00

140.00-164.00

150.00-168.00

n/a

130.00-145.00

150.00-160.00

140.00-160.00

300-400

n/a

140.00-162.50

n/a

155.00-162.00

160.00-170.00

n/a

170

n/a

132

100

170

Slaughter Market No. on offer D1-D2 Cows

68.00-74.00

n/a

75.00-83.75

73.00-80.00

n/a

72.00-79.00

70.00-80.00

73.00-81.00

D3-D5 Cows

60.00+

n/a

66.00-74.00

64.00-72.00

n/a

45.00-72.00

60.00-70.00

55.00-73.00

Age Verified

72.00-80.00

n/a

75.00-83.00

n/a

Good Bulls

80.00-97.75

80.00-92.75

85.00-92.00

95.00-104.00

95.00-103.00

n/a

95.00-102.00

90.00-98.00

85.00-99.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

100.00-104.00

100.00-104.25

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

95.00-100.00

98.00-102.75

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

50.00-83.00

72.00-80.00

84.00-94.00

78.00-90.00

n/a

78.00-84.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

65.00-75.00

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

60.00-68.00

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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LIVESTOCK MARKETS

EXCHANGES: May 11, 2012

$1 Cdn: $1.003 U.S. $1 U.S: $.9968 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices Winnipeg

(Friday to Thursday) Slaughter Cattle

May 11, 2012

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows — D3 Cows 60.00 - 70.00 Bulls 88.00 - 99.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 118.00 - 130.00 (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 134.00 (701-800 lbs.) 132.00 - 140.00 (601-700 lbs.) 145.00 - 158.00 (501-600 lbs.) 150.00 - 162.50 (401-500 lbs.) 160.00 - 182.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) 118.00 - 130.00 (601-700 lbs.) 125.00 - 139.00 (501-600 lbs.) 135.00 - 149.00 (401-500 lbs.) 140.00 - 157.00 Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

Heifers

Alberta South $ 110.50 - 113.25 111.00 - 113.25 73.00 - 85.00 62.00 - 76.00 90.21 - 90.21 $ 115.00 - 130.00 124.00 - 141.00 135.00 - 152.00 150.00 - 167.00 160.00 - 180.00 169.00 - 191.00 $ 107.00 - 120.00 115.00 - 133.00 124.00 - 142.00 132.00 - 149.00 140.00 - 159.00 150.00 - 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 10, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle June 2012 115.85 -0.03 May 2012 August 2012 118.60 0.05 August 2012 October 2012 123.34 -0.61 September 2012 December 2012 126.53 -0.92 October 2012 February 2013 128.05 -1.10 November 2012 April 2013 129.50 -1.10 January 2013 Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

An exciting auctioneer battle may have supported prices Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

Ontario $ 108.79 - 122.53 104.29 - 116.29 66.86 - 66.86 66.86 - 66.86 80.33 - 98.63 $ 115.36 - 137.35 123.33 - 140.13 128.26 - 156.59 137.65 - 172.30 140.65 - 180.66 142.73 - 186.10 $ 102.30 - 122.78 114.16 - 129.95 115.19 - 139.58 120.55 - 152.99 128.41 - 158.30 131.27 - 161.24

Close 150.35 158.90 159.98 161.35 162.18 162.38

Change -2.28 1.67 1.40 1.67 1.55 2.23

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending May 5, 2012 60,517 14,250 46,267 46,267 623,000

Previous Year 62,531 14,921 47,610 47,610 657,00

Week Ending May 5, 2012 744 31,898 18,111 840 587 5,420 273

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Previous Year 775 27,717 22,519 1,465 465 1,069 419

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Current Week 165.00E 152.00E 143.86 148.60

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 10, 2012) in U.S. Hogs May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 October 2012

Last Week 163.34 149.20 146.61 150.92

Close 79.80 84.50 84.78 85.30 78.50

Last Year (Index 100) 174.56 159.94 160.43 164.68

Change -1.50 -0.43 -1.42 -1.50 -1.73

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

Winnipeg — — — — —

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 20, 2012 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.960 Undergrade .............................. $1.870 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.945 Undergrade .............................. $1.845 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.945 Undergrade .............................. $1.845 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.900 Undergrade............................... $1.815 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

Toronto 65.69 - 101.95 196.82 - 214.40 216.51 - 235.80 219.14 - 240.42 225.04 - 286.38 —

SunGold Specialty Meats 50.00 - 60.00

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

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 60.00 - 310.00 — 76.91 - 277.78

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Local buyers duke it out for fewer available cattle

Toronto ($/cwt) 20.54 - 69.44 31.76 - 42.09

r i c e s f o r c a t t l e m ov i n g t h r o u g h Manitoba’s auction yards held relatively steady during the week ended May 11, although plainer animals were discounted in some cases. Volumes were on the light side, which accounted for the firmness as buyers were fighting over a smaller pool of animals. Heartland Livestock Services in Virden saw the most activity during the week, as auctioneers from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan were at the western auct i o n y a rd t o c o m p e t e i n t h e a n n u a l Manitoba/Saskatchewan Auctioneering Championship. Farron Ward, of the Candiac Auction Mart in Saskatchewan, walked away as the big winner, and will move on to the national championship in Calgary. Brock Taylor of the Taylor Auction Mart in Melita was the highest-placing Manitoban, coming in third. As a snapshot of the province, the Virden yard saw lighter-weight grass steers under 500 pounds bring as much as $190 per hundredweight, with the lighter heifers on offer netting up to $168. Heavier feeder cattle above 700 lbs. topped out at $148 and heifers at $137. The excitement of the auctioneering contest likely helped prop up values for some cattle in Virden, but Robin Hill of Virden said the firmness was still there at the regular sale on Wednesday. “ We’ve definitely seen a fully steady market over the past week,” said Hill. The market for grass weight cattle, under 700 pounds, in particular was looking firm, he said. Simple economics were to blame for that firmness, as local buyers looking to put more animals out to pasture have fewer and fewer cattle to choose from.

For butcher cattle, the cows and bulls were fully steady. Mature bulls were trading at well over a dollar per pound in some cases, which Hill said was the highest he had ever seen. The demand for cheaper cuts of meat was behind the strength in the cull market. Hill expected that strength would hold over the summer months, as the traditional demand for hamburger meat provides support. For the feeder cattle, the heavier-weight animals were moving to feedlots in the East and West. Hill said the eastern feedlots were more quality conscious, looking for the topend cattle. The fat steers and heifers are the one segment of the cattle sector lagging from a profitability standpoint. High feed costs are cutting into the bottom line for livestock feeders, while supplies of fed cattle have not tightened to the extent that many market participants had anticipated. Butcher steers on offer brought as high as $104/cwt during the week, while heifers were topping out just a little lower. In Manitoba, the grass is shooting up across the province and many animals will move out to pasture over the next few weeks. Producers looking to put more animals out to grass are expected to remain active buyers in the short term, before the markets dry up for the summer. In other cattle-related developments, the Canadian dollar dipped below parity with its U.S. counterpart for a couple of days during the week, which is usually supportive toward boosting U.S. demand. U.S. cattle futures were lower during the week, as global economic and political uncertainty triggered a sell-off in many commodity markets. Beef demand from U.S. consumers is also said to be on the soft side. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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High compound feed cost hits pig farmers Feed prices rise on higher soymeal and rapemeal amsterdam / reuters Europe’s pig farmers are struggling to maintain production, caught between a slide in pork prices and a rise in the cost of proteinrich soymeal and rapemeal used in compound feed. The price of soymeal has surged nearly 40 per cent this year. Along with rapemeal it is used as the main source of protein in compound feed.

“ There is ver y strong demand for spot contracts which means that the industry is not well covered,” one trader said. “Demand will remain strong as there is no altern a t i v e. Yo u n e e d y o u r proteins.” Droughts in South A m e r i c a n k e y g r ow i n g areas, along with strong demand from China, the world’s largest importer of soybeans, have boosted prices of soybeans and others across the oil seed sector. At the same time, pig farming in Germany, the country’s largest livestock sector, is suffering as meatprocessing companies bowed to pressure from retailers and accepted a

five cent price cut per kilo live animal weight. “The significant fall is an affront to pig farmers who are currently struggling with the impact of everr ising feed costs,” said Franz-Josef Moellers, vicepresident of the German Farmers Association. The double impact of high feed prices and falling pork prices was something which “pig farmers will not be able to survive for much longer,” he said. Europe’s livestock sector has been in decline over the past few years as farmers suffered from high feed costs and the expenses associated with ensuring higher standards of animal care.

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Canola contracts weaken on Chicago soybean sell-off Action on May 11 may suggest the end of the uptrend Dwayne Klassen CNSC

anola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform experienced some significant losses during the week ended May 11. The sharp sell-off in the CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) soybean complex helped to encourage the downward price slide, as did renewed macroeconomic issues, which triggered s o m e a g g re s s i v e l i q u i d a t i o n o f l o n g positions by speculative fund accounts. The triggering of sell-stop orders, on the way lower, further exaggerated the price weakness in canola. An improvement in the weather, allowing producers an opportunity to seed re c o rd a re a t o c a n o l a t h i s s p r i n g i n Western Canada, also contributed to the bearish price atmosphere.

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Scale-down demand from commercials helped to slow the drop in canola, with most of that interest said to be covering o l d e xp o r t b us i nes s and s om e m inor d o m e s t i c p r o c e s s o r re q u i re m e n t s. A slowdown in farmer selling, as producers concentrate on spring field work, further tempered the price declines. The grain stocks in all positions report, released by Statistics Canada on May 7, also provided some minor support. The government agency pegged canola supplies in Canada on March 31 at 4.273 million tonnes. Pre‑report expectations had been calling for a stocks total of 4.2 million to 4.8 million. Canola stocks at the same time a year ago were 6.157 million tonnes. A reduction in U.S. and global soybean supplies in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s report on May 10 helped to restrict the price declines seen in canola. There was some arbitrary price movement seen in milling wheat and durum contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform. However, the new barley contracts experienced some small, but noticeable volume totals dur ing the week. Most of the action was conducted between commercials. CBOT soybean futures posted some significant declines during the reporting period with macroeconomic issues and the resulting liquidation of long positions by commodity fund accounts the key downward influence. The activation of sell-stop orders on the way down, amplified the price weakness. Soybeans had been sitting at their highest level in four years last week. Favourable weather for the planting and development of the U.S. soybean crop

contributed to the bearish sentiment in the commodity. USDA pegged soybean planting intentions in the U.S. at 73.9 million acres in its supply/demand reports released on May 10. There are widespread ideas that final U.S. soybean acres will be higher, possibly considerably higher. The losses in soybeans were offset by the tighter-than-expected U.S. soybean ending stocks projection for both old and new crop. USDA estimated U.S. soybean stocks as of Aug. 31 were likely to drop to 210 million bushels, which compares with the 250 million projected a month ago and down 2.3 per cent from the year-earlier forecast. USDA’s ending‑stocks forecast for the end of the next marketing year is even lower, at 145 million bushels. CBOT corn futures were down on the week, with losses associated with USDA’s unexpected jump in near-term corn supplies and the projected record corn harvest this autumn. In the monthly supply‑and‑demand report, USDA pegged U.S. corn inventories as of Aug. 31, the end of the current marketing year, at 851 million bushels, up 6.2 per cent from the agency’s previous forecast of 801 million bushels. The rise was due to USDA cutting its forecast for corn demand in the “feed and residual” category. U.S. corn production, meanwhile, was expected to rise this year to a record of 14.79 billion bushels, from 12.358 billion bushels last year, as a fast start to the planting season could boost yields to a record 166 bushels an acre, USDA said. A harvest of that size would shatter the old record of 13.092 billion bushels set in 2009. Wheat futures at the CBOT, KCBT and MGEX were lower on the week. The active seeding pace of the U.S. spring wheat crop helped to fuel the price declines, as did the favourable weather and quick development of the U.S. winter wheat crop. The losses in corn and the more-thanadequate global supply of wheat also were undermining price influences. Other than the canola projection in the stocks report coming in tighter than anticipated, there were few other Canadian numbers that held any major surprises. Durum stocks at 3.002 million tonnes were on the high side and, with anticipated large acreage this spring, could limit the upside potential in prices. The all-wheat stocks number of 14.479 million tonnes was at the lower end of expectations and suggests usage of the commodity as a feed was greater than what had been anticipated. Other than that, there were few surprises in the stocks figures. However, the big question being asked is whether the uptrend in the oilseed sector is over, or whether this can be viewed as a necessary but temporary setback. Analysts were certainly scratching their heads on that thought after the price action seen on May 11 in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. Normally, when there is such a huge price swing on a Friday, the Monday or next business day sees a correction in price direction. Some market participants were also unsure of what exactly caused the selloff, noting that if there was a true selloff because of global economic worries, crude oil and the equity sector would have suffered greater losses than what those markets did.

Export and International Prices Week Ago

Year Ago

—

$437.35

N/A

361.58

Wheat

CWB export 1CW 13.5 St. Lawrence US hard winter ord.Gulf ($US) EU French soft wheat ($US)

N/A

368.00

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

218.51

229.99

265.45

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

268.20

282.07

332.86

US corn Gulf ($US)

268.10

281.58

306.38

US barley (PNW) ($US)

280.00

250.00

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

246.26

245.67

277.56

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

216.09

219.00

210.74

533.56

544.21

484.88

1,171.96

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 11, 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

613.10

626.80

July 2012

608.10

621.80

November 2012

561.40

577.20

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 14, 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

25.40 - 26.75

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

24.50 - 26.75

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

26.00 - 29.00

Desi Chickpeas

26.50 - 27.50 — 26.10 - 27.50

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

8.50 - 12.00

Fababeans, large

—

Medium Yellow No. 1

8.40 - 9.25

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

26.45

26.25

—

Report for May 11, 2012 in US$ cwt NuSun (oilseed)

Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Last Week

All prices close of business May 10, 2012

Confection Source: National Sunflower Association

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Same grass, different boss

Lower overhead costs under not-for-profit co-op and municipal management structures translate into cheaper pasture fees for ranchers at two non-AESB pastures By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

wo community pasture operations in Manitoba offer a glimpse of what the future may hold after the federal government phases out its involvement over the next six years. In the rural municipality of Wallace, near Kirkella, a block containing 25 quarters of marginal, rugged land is grazed from around June 1 to Oct. 15. It’s a “no bull” non-breeding pasture, where for a $60 seasonal fee, yearlings owned by local ranchers graze under the supervision of a single paid employee and his string of saddle horses. “It’s cheap grass,” said manager Alistair Hagan. The pasture has been in operation on municipalowned land since the 1970s, and in most years, it either breaks even or turns a profit for the RM of Wallace, said Sandy Heaman, a councillor who sits on the committee that oversees its operations.

Fenceline

The RM built the five-strand barbed wire fence that surrounds the pasture and is responsible for maintaining it. The manager’s salary and other costs come out of pasture fees. A volunteer committee made up of Heaman, a fellow councillor, and a handful of local ratepayers with ties to the cattle business meet several times a year to establish rates and make operational decisions.

Apart from a few of the worst years post-BSE, the operation covering an area where there are no roads and no residences or farms paid for itself while providing a valuable service for ratepayers and area ranchers, she said. “Last year we made a profit, and this year we’re anticipating an even better profit,” said Heaman. Running a community pasture is not particularly troublesome, she added, but whether other RMs opt to take over once the federal government phases out its role will depend on the attitudes of local councils. On the east side of the RM lies the Wallace Community Pasture, which is run by the Agri-Environment Services Branch (AESB, formerly PFRA). The land is half owned by the RM and half provincial Crown land. As for its future, Heaman said that councillors are still waiting for direct correspondence from the federal government on when they plan to phase out control. Near Langruth, a community pasture has operated for about five years under a notfor-profit co-op model with a volunteer board of directors on land formerly managed by the PFRA.

Fee dispute

Jim Murray, a founding member of Big Grass Grazers Pasture, said that about 26 local ranchers stepped in to take over after the RM and the PFRA couldn’t settle a dis-

pute over rent on the roughly 20,000-acre parcel near the Big Grass marsh. “When we first started, it was hard to get enough cattle, but now we’ve got a lineup of people wanting to get in,” said Murray. Local ranchers prefer the co-op over the PFRA because they are given more say in how things are done in the bushy, swampy pasture that grazes about 2,000 cow-calf pairs for $72 each every 120day season starting in late May. For example, they can put their own breeding bull in with the herd instead of paying a breeding fee, and can check up on their animals whenever they want. Like the pasture near Kirkella, the RM is responsible for fixing the fence every spring, but the co-op’s riders do repairs in season. Low overhead means ranchers benefit from lower pasture fees. “We’re not paying someone in Regina to sit behind a desk pushing paper,” said Murray. Twelve years ago, as a young cowboy, Hagan worked as a pasture rider in a PFRA-run operation. The day-to-day operations people were good, but the organization was top heavy with upper management and needlessly wasteful. “It was typical government,” he said, adding that he saw $150,000 tractors with nothing more than a post pounder on behind. Hagan hopes that com-

“We’re not paying someone in Regina to sit behind a desk pushing paper.” JIM MURRAY

munity pastures continue as “grazeable grass” for local ranchers, regardless of who ends up running them. “As long as the grass is available to farmers at reasonable rates is the main thing,” said Hagan. “The PFRA was a heck of a good idea. It’s just that times have changed.” Gerald Huebner, Winnipegbased director of GO Teams for Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, said that provincial officials are working with representatives of AESB and the federal government on transitioning community pastures to other management. Huebner said that the province is not in a position to take over community pastures, but will be working on a number of scenarios involving patrons, municipalities and industry stakeholder groups. “ We’re ver y concerned about community pastures. They’ve been a very important resource to the livestock sector for many years and we hope that continues,” said Huebner. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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Safeway going crate free REUTERS / Safeway Inc., the second-largest U.S. grocery chain, said May 8 it plans to stop using pork suppliers that cage pregnant sows as part of their production process, a practice animal rights groups have called inhumane. “We think there are more sustainable pork production methods,” said Safeway vicepresident of public affairs Brian Dowling, referring to a common industry process where pregnant hogs are kept for months at a time in narrow metal cages called gestation crates where they are unable to move. The retailer did not set a date for the phase-out but said it would take a “long period.” Using the crates often leaves the animals confined and immobilized for most of their lives. Producers have said that the cages prevent the sows from fighting. Safeway’s decision places the company on one side of a brewing fight that pits U.S. farmers and agribusiness against food safety groups and animal rights organizations. Activists have poured tens of thousands of dollars into lobbying efforts this legislative year for proposed laws regulating the raising of hogs in six states. The agribusiness sector has spent $123.8 million on lobbying efforts in 2011, up from $110.2 million in 2007, according to OpenSecrets.org. Speaking for the pork industry, the National Pork Producers Council, said it was concerned Safeway’s move represented a larger trend by governments, restaurants and grocery chains to bow to pressure from animal rights groups and as a result, increase production costs and consumer prices. Safeway joins fast-food chains McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s, along with Compass Group, a food-service company, that have announced plans to move away from suppliers who use gestation stalls. Hormel, maker of SPAM, has also said it would phase out the use of gestation crates. Eight U.S. states along with the European Union have condemned using gestation crates, according to the Humane Society.

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

NEWS

Sheep and goat prices remain strong There will be only one auction per month through the summer months By Mark Elliot

April 19, 2012

CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

he summer new auction schedule has started, with only one auction per month. There were 125 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction, on May 3. With limited numbers of animals supplied, at this sale — the buyers were prepared to do some serious bidding. Ewes dominated the stock on offer at this sale and there were strong bids from both meat buyers and producers wishing to increase their herd. The culls were clearly separated by the lower price bidding. The price ranged from $0.40 to $0.74 per pound; while the better-quality ewes kept a price range of $0.79 to $1.03 per pound. Producers are developing new buyer interest with family units of ewes and their offspring. The bidding was on the full four family units, which consisted of two Katahdin-cross with Katahdincross lambs and two large-framed Barbado-cross ewes with Katahdin-cross lambs. The interest on these family units generated a lot of interest among the audience and produced $310 per unit. The selection of rams was limited and even the cull types garnered strong bids. The price ranged from $0.55 to $0.6250 per pound for the cull rams. The price ranged from $0.82 to $1.75 per pound for breeding stock. There appeared to be no price separation between the wool and the hair rams.

Strong bidding

The bidding was coming from all parts of the audience for a group of seven 132-pound Cheviot-

EWES

$101.12 - $214.32

$109.94 - $166.14

$34 - $91.02

$20 - $90.63

$131.11 - $166.60

$103.50 / $184.60 (115/130 lbs.)

95 - 110

$140 - $199.02

$123.50 / $188.10 (95/110 lbs.)

80 - 94

$240.70

$102 (80 lbs.)

70 - 75

$156.75 - $211.88

$131.60 / $150 / $78.75

$126.75 / $131.63

n/a

$42.50

$93.50 (55 lbs.)

$197.38

$182.49 (77 lbs.)

$199.44

LAMBS (LBS.) 110+

Under 80

NEW CROP

cross yearlings. These yearlings brought $212.52 ($1.61 per pound). There was two groups in the heavyweight lamb classification. Three 115-pound Suffolk-cross lambs brought $131.11 ($1.14 per pound). A 170-pound Suffolk-cross lamb brought $166.60 ($0.98 per pound). The market classification lambs were represented by two groups sold at this sale. The first group of eight 107-pound mixed-cross lambs brought $199.02 ($1.86 per pound). The large-framed 100-pound Barbado-cross lamb brought $140 ($1.40 per pound). Two 83-pound Katahdin-cross lambs represented the feeder lamb classification. The two lambs brought $240.70 ($2.90 per pound). The lightweight lambs gener-

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ated strong price bidding, simi- Goats lar to new-crop lambs. Lambs in No does or bucks were reprethe 70-pound to 75-pound range sented at this sale; only goat kids brought a price range of $181.76 were delivered. The goat kids to $211.88 ($2.56 to $2.825 per were on the lightweight scale, pound). There was an exception, ready for the meat industry. a 75-pound Katahdin-cross lamb Three 60-pound Alpine-cross which brought $156.75 ($2.09 per goats brought $150 ($2.50 per pound). pound). Three 62-pound BoerThe 65-pound Dorper-cross cross goats brought $142.50 lamb brought $131.63 ($2.025 ($2.30 per pound). per pound). The other group of Four 44-pound Boer-cross 65-pound lambs brought $126.75 bucklings brought $122.50 ($1.95 per pound). ($2.78 per pound). A 45-pound The 50-pound Suffolk-cross Boer-cross buckling brought lamb brought $42.50 ($0.85 per $110 ($2.44 per pound). pound). The Ontario Stockyard Report The buyers continued the (April 30, 2012) stated that the high and strong bidding for the goat classification remained in new-crop lambs at this sale. a steady pace. The heavyweight The first group of 71-pound lambs had a positive effect and lambs brought $197.38 ($2.78 increased in the prices; while per pound). The other group of the lightweight lambs had 72-pound lambs brought $199.44 dropped in prices from last ($2.77 per WF MK - 6pound). x 6.625 -_AGI 12-02-22 5:13week. PM Page 1

Pigs on display Visitors to the University of Manitoba’s Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre can now see newborn piglets on display. The community outreach centre located at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station is part of the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment. It is designed to provide people information about the science and technology involved in getting food from the farm to their plates. Guy Robbins, the centre’s visitor services manager, says the facility features a variety of handson exhibits including a tractor-driving simulation, computer games and an exercise bike focusing on modern farming including four windows into the hog barn.

Bakers run short of eggs BRUSSELS / REUTERS / Biscuit and cake makers across Europe are cutting back on baking because of an egg shortage being blamed on a ban on crossborder trade in eggs from small battery cages. Since the ban took effect in January, some suppliers have failed to meet their contracts because of the shortage, forcing bakers to buy eggs from supermarkets. Pasta makers are also being affected by the scarcity.

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Retained placenta in mares Generally, discharge of the placenta occurs within an hour of the foal’s birth Carol Shwetz, DVM Horse Health

he birth of a foal is a remarkable event that must unfold in an expedient manner. Expulsion of the fetal membranes or placenta is a seemingly less glamorous event than the arrival of the newborn foal, yet its well-timed release is equally important to the thriving foal. Discharge of the placenta is an extension of labour and f e t a l m e m b ra n e s re t a i n e d beyond eight hours of foaling pose a serious concern to the mare’s health. The incidence of retained placenta in mares is two to 10 per cent. It is more common in draft horse breeds and is more likely to occur following a difficult birth or abortion. These scenarios result in uterine fatigue and inability of the uterus to complete its involution process. Strong uterine contractions are responsi ble for shrinking the uterine lumen and release of the placenta. When involution is incomplete bacteria, inflammatory fluids, and toxins accumulate within the uterine cavity. Mares are sensitive to resorption of these toxins into the bloodstream, with laminitis or death a common sequel. It is

important to note that retention is a much more serious affliction in mares than cattle. Generally, discharge of the placenta occurs within an hour of the foal’s birth. Most often diagnosis of a retained placenta is easy, for the placenta is hanging from the v u l va t h re e h o u r s b e yo n d foaling. Initially knotting or tying the hanging placenta prevents the mare from stepping on and tearing it causing further complications. The gentle weight of the hanging placenta and gravity are a mare’s ally. Between three and eight hours post-foaling, small doses of oxytocin can be given intramuscularly to the mare. This hormonal treatment stimulates purposeful rhythmic contractions of the uterine muscle. Signs of mild colic may be observed following injection. If this occurs walking can soothe the mare’s discomfort. Beyond eight hours of foaling retained fetal membranes in a mare are considered a veterinary emergency requiring timely intervention and attention. Although it may be tempting to just pull on the hanging placenta and remove it, complications such as uterine involution, uterine prolapse, uterine hemorrhage or incomplete removal of membranes will likely result. Retention of partial membranes can be equally harmful to the mare.

Veterinary practitioners rely on various techniques and clinical judgment to attend to the mare. Followup care may involve broad-spectrum systemic antibiotics, intrauterine antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, a tetanus booster, and uterine lavage. Examination of the placenta with an experienced eye is suggested following all foalings to ensure its complete removal. Occasionally the placenta may partially fall away leaving a piece of the placenta in the uterus. In this case, the characteristic hanging placenta does n o t e x i s t , h ow e v e r s y m p toms of illness follow three to seven days post-foaling. The mare will become febrile, depressed, and inappetent. Since her milk production often drops the foal will appear hungry and fail to thrive. Prompt veterinary attention is recommended. A mare’s reproductive health is also contingent upon timely release of the placenta. Mating a mare at foal heat whom has had a retained placenta or foaling difficulties is not advisable. These mares require a period of time to recuperate and recover, readying themselves for successful conception. Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian specializing in equine practice at Westlock, Alberta

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ig numbers in the European Union could fall by as much as 10 per cent and the price of pork could rise substantially when tougher animal welfare regulations come into force next year. Some farmers are likely to leave the industry, especially in Spain, a major producer where a credit squeeze will make it harder to comply with the new rules. Alberto Herranz, director of the Ancoporc pork trader’s association in Spain, said estimates of a five to 10 per cent drop in herd numbers were “very reasonable.” “Some far ms won’t be able to adapt because they cannot get the financing, or geographical conditions will leave them without room to expand and they won’t be viable with a lower head count,” he said. EU regulations stipulate that traditional stalls for pregnant sows must not be used from the start of next year. The stalls are already banned in Britain and Sweden. A 10 per cent drop in pig numbers would threaten the EU’s position as a pork exporter. “There are expectations that the changes in 2013 will make the EU a net importer of pork,” a spokesman for the German Farmers’ Association said. The EU exports pork to countries such as Russia, Ho n g Ko n g a n d C h i n a . Exports in 2011 were worth about 4.6 billion euros ( t h re e b i l l i o n p o u n d s ) , according to European Commission figures. Germany and Spain are the EU’s top two pork producers.

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Stewar t Houston, chairman of English pig farming group BPEX, said the new welfare regulations would

“The reaction from politicians and consumers will influence how much EU production will drop, and if we are going to get imports to the EU from countries not fulfilling the EU (welfare) standards.” Karsten Flemin

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lead to a fall of between five and 10 per cent in the EU’s pork production. “ T h e re a re o n l y t h re e countries that are 100 per cent compliant now, and t h a t’s L u x e m b o u r g , t h e United Kingdom and Sweden,” Houston said. “What it means is that some (pig farmers) will change and some will exit the industry.” He sa i d so me f a r mers would struggle to get planning permission and implement changes that cost about 300 pounds a sow before the end of the year. Mo re ov e r, h i g h c e re a l and soy costs mean there is little incentive to do so, Houston said, adding that preliminary BPEX figures showing a three per cent drop in the European sow h e rd b e t we e n 2 0 1 1 a n d 2012 indicated the change was already underway. Danish Agriculture and Fo o d Co u n c i l a n a l y s t Karsten Flemin said the new rules could curtail EU pork exports, but may not lead to an increase in imports. “The reaction from politicians and consumers will influence how much EU production will drop, and if we are going to get imports to the EU from countries not fulfilling the EU (welfare) standards,” he said.

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Hit-and-miss long weekend Issued: Monday, May 14, 2012 · Covering: May 16 – May 23, 2012 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

ast week’s forecast turned out to be fairly accurate; the only thing that was off was the amount of warming we saw on Sunday and Monday. The first half of this forecast period will be controlled by a large area of low pressure that will develop to our west. While the weather models have been fairly consistent with this low developing, they have been having a heck of a time trying to figure out just what this low will do. Currently, the weather models show this low slowly pushing eastward as the week progresses, with new centres of low pressure forming and reforming to our west. This will place us in a predominantly southerly to southwesterly flow for most of this week, resulting in warm temperatures and increasing humidity levels. Wednesday to Friday should see high temperatures in the low to mid-20s, with increasing amounts of clouds on each successive day. By the May long weekend,

the models show the western low finally pushing through our region. The system looks as if it will break into two pieces, with one moving through north-central Manitoba and the other over North Dakota. A trough and front will connect these two systems and this will bring clouds, showers and thunderstorms to most areas on Saturday. Currently it looks like things will clear out sometime on Sunday as high pressure begins to move in. Unfortunately, cooler air will also move in and we can expect high temperatures to only be in the upper teens. By Monday, with high pressure in place and plenty of sunshine, we should see temperatures warm back up into the low 20s. These warm temperatures look like they’ll continue into next week as an upper ridge of high pressure builds over our region. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 14 to 26 C; lows, 2 to 11 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.

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Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) April 1, 2012 to May 10, 2012

0 - 10 mm 10 - 19 mm 19 - 29 mm 29 - 38 mm 38 - 48 mm 48 - 57 mm 57 - 67 mm 67 - 76 mm 76 - 86 mm 86 - 95 mm 95 - 105 mm 105 - 114 mm 114 - 124 mm 124 - 133 mm 133 - 143 mm 143 - 152 mm 152 - 162 mm 162 - 171 mm Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data availability and data errors. Copyright © 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 that has fallen across the Prairies from April 1 through to May 10. Southern and central Saskatchewan have seen the wettest conditions this spring with some regions seeing more than 100 millimetres of precipitation. In Manitoba, extreme western regions have also been fairly wet, while farther east conditions remain very dry.

Monitoring thunderstorm movement Storms can strengthen or weaken as they move. Use online and visual tools to track their movements By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

n the last issue we continued our look at thunderstorms and severe summer weather by examining the direction thunderstorms move. In this issue we’ll learn how to determine the strength of a thunderstorm. Pretty much any storm can produce severe weather. If there are severe thunderstorm watches or warnings out, and you see a storm approaching, then you need to assume that it will more than likely contain severe weather. Putting that aside, how can the average weather enthusiast determine how severe a thunderstorm might be? In this day and age, where a vast majority of us have access to the Internet seven days a week, 24 hours a day, there are some really good online tools that can help. By far the most useful tool is the radar imagery from Environment Canada (http://www.weatheroffice. gc.ca/radar/index_e.html). Environment Canada makes available near-real-time radar images from its full network of radar stations. While the images are delayed by about 10 minutes, for the most part, it makes it fairly easy to see

just how intense a thunderstorm is. According to Environment Canada’s website, when you look at a radar image you are looking at a picture of precipitation distribution (called “echoes”) and its intensity. The radar echoes are represented by a series of coloured pixels, and by looking at the scale to the right of the radar image you can determine the inten-

a one- to three-hour period. I find by using this feature you can get a good feel for how a storm is moving and developing as it comes toward you. You will be amazed at how fast storms can either strengthen or weaken as they move. A n o t h e r g o o d s o u rc e o f thunderstorm information is to look at real-time lightning data. While there are government sites available they tend

“…if you see a greenish tint to the clouds, then you should take shelter immediately.”

sity. This intensity scale is broken into two columns, the one on the right represents what is called “reflectivity in dBZ,” and the scale on the left is the corresponding rate of fall. A good rule of thumb, according to EC, is that the higher the reflectivity value on a radar image, the heavier the rate of precipitation it is detecting. Another good feature of these radar images is that they can be animated, which allows you to see the movement and growth of thunderstorms over

to have a long delay period, making the data difficult to use for real-time weather prediction. There are private lightning detectors around and if you want to have access to all of these sites you can go to http://www.strikestarus.com/ index.aspx?id=30. I have to admit, I am one of the weather geeks with my own lightning detector. You can check it out at http://www.bezte.ca/ weather/Lightning/StormVue. html. Severe thunderstorms are often accompanied by

intense lightning and while these private lightning detectors might not be the best at pinpointing the exact location of thunderstorms, they are good at recording the number of lightning strokes.

Along the horizon

OK, enough with the technology. What if you’re not connected and you see a storm approaching? What are some things you can look for that will help you determine the strength of the storm? First, you need to look at the colour of the storm. The darker the clouds, the more intense the storm usually is. Keep in mind that bright sunshine will make a storm look much darker than it usually is. Along with the darkness of the storm, look to see if the clouds are of a uniform darkness or if there are lighter and darker spots. Severe storms tend to be fairly uniform in colour, at least from a distance. You should also look at the base of the storm, or the region along the horizon. If you can see light coming through this area that means there is not a lot of rain falling from the storm and that the storm is not very big — yet. As the storm gets closer, if you see a greenish tint to the clouds, then you should take

shelter immediately. Green thunderstorms are usually very intense and will almost always contain very heavy rain and occasionally large hail and even tornadoes. If you see a line of billowing clouds or what appears to be rolling clouds racing toward you, just ahead of what looks to be the main dark area of thunderstorm clouds, then once again, you should take cover. These clouds are usually associated with a strong gust front pushing out ahead of the storm. These are strong straight-line winds that can approach and sometimes exceed 100 kilometres per hour. Another thing to watch out for is intense or continuous lightning as the storm approaches. This indicates that the storm has very intense up-and-down drafts, which in turn, translate into a strong storm. Finally, watch to see if there are any clouds that appear to be either rotating and/or are lower than the main area of clouds. These features can often be associated with the development of tornadoes. Next week we’ll continue our look at severe summer weather by exploring one of the two most destructive parts of a thunderstorm: hail.

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lea beetles are already costing Prairie farmers $300 million a year and their populations are growing, an entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says. Julie Soroka told a recent Alberta Canola Industry Update seminar scientists don’t know why the beetle species populations are shifting, but they do know the populations are rising, particularly for the striped flea beetles. “I did not see high numbers of striped until about five years ago, but what we get now is primarily striped,” she said. Striped flea beetles are increasing all across the Prairies. Numbers of other species are also increasing, Soroka said. In Brooks, there was a definite increase in striped flea beetles over the four years. “These trends also occur in the other two provinces. Northern Saskatchewan and northern Manitoba are also predominantly striped. In central Saskatchewan, striped beetles are now becoming more dominant over crucifer beetles,” she said. There are three species of flea beetles commonly found on the Prairies. Two of the beetles are originally from Eurasia and the third is from the circumpolar regions. The striped flea beetle, first reported in New York City in 1776, can be found in the boreal transition zone, the northern portions of the Prairies and the Peace Country. Forty years ago, the striped

In this photo, the two flea beetles at the top are striped flea beetles and the flea beetle below is a crucifer flea beetle. The photo also shows the feeding pits caused by flea beetles. MAFRI PHOTO

flea beetle was found throughout all regions of the Prairies except southern Alberta. The crucifer flea beetle is a much more recent introduction to North America and first appeared in British Columbia in the 1920s. “It rapidly spread across the Prairies, becoming a common pest of cruciferous vegetables in the ’30s and ’40s. By the time rapeseed became prevalent, it flourished very quickly and became a traditional rapeseed pest,” Soroka said. Forty years ago, the crucifer beetle was common in all three provinces, but was not found in central and northern Alberta and

“I did not see high numbers of striped until about five years ago, but what we get now is primarily striped.” JULIE SOROKA

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the Peace Country. Hop flea beetles can be found all over the Prairies, in very low numbers. The beetles are primarily controlled by chemical means. “Almost all the canola seed that goes into the ground in the Prairies is coated with an insecticide for the control of flea beetles,” Soroka said. Foliar sprays can be used if seed treatments fail or are ineffective. All registered seed treatments in Canada are neoniticanoids. The striped flea beetle is less resistant to these treatments than the crucifer flea beetle. Soroka, who was involved with a survey to map flea beetle species in Western Canada and North Dakota, said the preferential mortality might be creating the shift in populations. Researchers placed a series of yellow sticky traps along shelterbelts and other areas where flea beetles overwinter. “We had a series of five, 10 or even 20 traps that we changed weekly, or more frequently if populations were high, for periods from seed emergence to about four weeks after,” she said. Some fields were surveyed for short periods, and others for the whole summer, from 2007 to 2011. Three hundred site locations from across the Prairies, North Dakota and the B.C. Peace were included in the study. Crucifer flea beetles were the most common at 139 sites. In 21 sites, striped flea beetle was the most prevalent. About 147 sites had some form of stripe and only four had hop flea beetles. Soroka noted a definite increase in striped flea beetles in Manitoba over the length of the study. Striped flea beetles are also increasing in the Alberta Peace region as canola acres increase. In central Alberta, four out of five sites showed a primary concentration of striped flea beetles. “If there was a species shift, it occurred prior to 1997,” she said. “Species are definitely site specific and we don’t know why a particular species occurs in a particular site.”

Striped flea beetles (Phyllotreta striolata) have been emerging and feeding on volunteer canola since late March, provincial entomologist John Gavloski says in the first insect and disease report of the season issued April 27. “We often see striped flea beetles emerge earlier than the crucifer flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae) which can be the more damaging species of flea beetle in Manitoba,” Gavloski says. Canola seed treatments generally last three to four weeks. When canola is seeded under conditions that result in quick germination and early growth the seed treatments can protect the plants from flea beetle feeding until the plants have several true leaves, after which they can compensate well for flea beetle feeding. Seeding under conditions that may result in slow emergence and slow early growth could mean that the seed treatment wears out while the seedlings are still vulnerable to flea beetle feeding. So the level of flea beetle feeding may be something to pay attention to if early-seeded canola takes a long time to get established. Diamondback moths have also made an appearance as of late March, although their impact is still uncertain.

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Dow’s new biotech corn enters final stage of regulatory approval Dow sees “billion-dollar value” in new GMO products By Carey Gillam reuters

new biotech corn develo p e d by D ow A g r o Sciences could answer the prayers of U.S. farmers plagued by a fierce epidemic of super-weeds. Or it could trigger a flood of dangerous chemicals that may make weeds even more resistant and damage other important U.S. crops. Or, it could do both. “Enlist,” entering the final stages of regulatory approval, has become the latest flashpoint in the debate about the risks and rewards about farm technology. With a deadline to submit public comments on Dow’s proposal at the end of last week, more than 5,000 individuals and groups had weighed in. Dow AgroSciences, a unit of Dow Chemical Co., hopes to have the product approved this year and released by the 2013 crop. The corn itself is not the issue — rather it is the potent herbicide chemical component 2,4-D that is the centre of debate. The new corn is engineered to withstand liberal dousings of a Dow-developed herbicide containing the compound, commonly used in lawn treatments of broadleaf weeds and for clearing fields of weeds before crops like wheat and barley are planted. Enlist is the first in a planned series of new herbicide-tolerant crops aimed at addressing a resurgence of crop-choking weeds that have developed resistance to rival Monsanto’s popular glyphosate herbicide. It is part of an expanding agricultural arsenal advocates say is key to growing enough food to feed a growing global population. But while 2,4-D has a long history of effective use, the c h e m i c a l’s vo l a t i l e n a t u re also worries environmentalists because winds, high temperatures, humidity can cause traditional forms of the herbicide to migrate from farm fields where it is sprayed to wreak havoc on far-off crops, gardens and trees that are unprotected from the invisible agent. Environmentalists are pushing the government to pause before opening the door to what they say could be a destructive turn.

Opponents include some specialty crop farmers who fear 2,4-D herbicide use could cause widespread damage to crops that are not engineered with a tolerance to it.

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It is so potent that its use is tightly restricted in some areas and at certain times of the year in some U.S. states. “It is a major issue for farm country,” said John Bode, a lawyer for a coalition of farmers and food companies seeking regulatory restrictions or rejection of Dow’s plans. “Massive amounts of 2,4D... can cause major changes, threatening specialty crops miles away,” said Bode, an assistant secretary of agriculture in the Reagan administration. The financial stakes are high as well. Dow projects a “billion-dollar value” in a product line that is its biggest challenge yet to the dominance of top seed company Monsanto’s revolutionary Roundup herbicide and its genetically modified “Roundup Ready” seeds. Dow hopes to expand Enlist into soybeans and cotton. Where Roundup once killed weeds easily, experts say that now, even heavy use of the herbicide using the key chemical glyphosate often fails to kill “super-weeds.” Some weed scientists are supportive of Enlist. In the souther n third of Illinois, p r i m e Co r n B e l t c o u n t r y, infestations of the invasive water hemp weed have doubled each year over the past t h re e y e a r s , a c c o rd i n g t o Bryan Young, weed scientist at Southern Illinois University. “The deregulation of Enlist herbicide-tolerant corn will expand grower options for controlling problematic weeds and has proven in my research to be effective as such,” Young wrote to the USDA in a letter supporting Dow’s application.

Aware of the problem

Dow officials say they are aware of the problems with 2,4-D “drift” and volatility, and that the new herbicide has been formulated to reduce those factors dramatically. Dow says that if farmers use the new Dow version of 2,4-D p r o p e r l y, d r i f t i s re d u c e d about 90 per cent, and tests show the new product has “ultra-low volatility.”

A 2,4-D-resistant corn developed to counter weed issues caused by glyphosate-resistant corn is causing alarm among special crop producers in the U.S. REUTERS/John Sommers II

Even many opponents of Dow’s new herbicide say it is an improvement of generic rivals using 2,4-D. But they s a y D ow ’s ve r s i o n w i l l b e expensive enough that many far mers will probably buy cheaper generics to spray on the 2,4-D-tolerant corn. Due to the already-known effects from “drift,” opponents have requested that some form of an indemnity fund be established to pay loss claims from farms damaged by inadvertent 2,4-D applications. Dow has opposed that safeguard.

“We are all producers and people who have no problem with new technology. But we see this new piece of it having sideeffects that we don’t think people have adequately thought of.” Steve Smith

Director of agriculture for Red Gold, the world’s largest processor of canned tomatoes

High stakes

Opponents have flooded the U.S. Department of Agriculture with petitions and pleas for either rejection of Dow’s new corn, or strict regulation before use of 2,4-D is expanded into millions of acres in the U.S. agricultural heartland. More than 90 million acres of corn alone will be planted in 2012. R e c e n t l y, t h e S a v e O u r Crops coalition representing more than 2,000 U.S. farmers filed legal petitions with the USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency demanding the government scrutinize Dow’s plans more closely. The group has said it could file a

lawsuit to try to stop the new type of corn. St e ve Sm i t h , d i re c t o r o f agriculture at Indiana-based Red Gold, the world’s largest processor of canned tomatoes, calls the 2,4-D issue a “ticking time bomb.” “We are all producers and people who have no problem with new technology. But we see this new piece of it having side-effects that we don’t think people have adequately thought of,” said Smith. Others fear Enlist and 2,4-D may only be the beginning of a new wave of dangerous farm chemicals. Chemical giant

BASF and Monsanto plan to unveil by the middle of this decade crops tolerant to a mix of the chemicals dicamba and glyphosate. This increasing use of chemicals will only spell worse weed resistance in years to come, warn weed scientists and environmentalists. “It’s a chemical arms race,” said Andrew Kimbrell, a lawyer at the Center for Food Safety opposed to the new crop systems. “It’s a scar y scenario. We won’t be able to do anything with these weeds other than use machetes.”

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Seeding has passed the halfway mark Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives – Report for May 14, 2012 Weekly Provincial Summary

• The majority of producers continued to make excellent seeding progress across all regions of Manitoba. The Central and Eastern Regions are the most advanced, followed by the Northwest, Interlake and Southwest Regions. Overall, seeding is over 50 per cent complete in Manitoba. • Topsoil moisture conditions remain variable across Manitoba. Isolated areas in the Southwest and Northwest Regions are reporting wet field conditions while some areas in the Central and Eastern Regions would welcome additional precipitation. • Rapid and uniform emergence has been reported to date, due to adequate soil moisture levels and warm temperatures. • The recent warm temperatures have also benefitted growth on hay and pasture land.

Southwest Region

The Southwest Region saw variable precipitation with some areas receiving little to no rainfall and other areas reporting 10 to 20 mm. However, the rainfall did not stop producers from seeding. Overall seeding progress in the region varies, with cereal crops at 65 to 70 per cent complete and oilseed crops at 30 per cent complete. Seeding of cereal crops in the Killarney

area is 90 per cent complete while oilseed crops is 40 to 50 per cent complete. Winter crops are progressing well; majority of acres have been sprayed for broadleaf weed control. Pastures are growing and some producers have started to move cattle to pasture.

Northwest Region

In the southern areas of the Northwest Region, warmer temperatures with drying wind conditions allowed producers to return seeding by mid-week. However, the areas of Swan River and The Pas received upwards of 18 mm of rain through the week which did slow field activity. Generally, soil moisture is adequate across the region. There are some localized wet field conditions throughout the Northwest Region, and in particular at The Pas where seeding has not yet started. Up to 85 per cent of total acres have been seeded in the Northwest Region with the least progress noted in the northern areas of the region. Improved soil conditions and warm temperatures have promoted rapid and even crop germination. Weed development has also increased rapidly. Pre-seed herbicide applications are general, dependent upon field conditions or seeding date.

Forage and pasture growth is increasing as a result of adequate moisture and warmer temperatures.

CentralRegion

In the Central Region, rainfall amounts varied from five to 15 mm; however, the Pilot Mound area did receive 35 mm of precipitation. Good seeding progress continues to be made in the Central Region. Seeding of cereals, canola, and corn acres are nearing completion. Seeding of field peas is 95 per cent c o m p l e t e a n d s u n f l ow e r s range from 70 to 90 per cent complete. With the warmer soil conditions, soybean seeding is now at 20 to 30 per cent complete. It is anticipated dry bean planting will start this week and continue through the long weekend. With the exception of dry bean acres, it is anticipated most producers will be done seeding by end of the long weekend. There are some reports of canola being sheared off by the recent high winds. Individual field assessments of stands are being done to determine the impact. There are also reports of significant flea beetle pressure in some fields with some reseeding needed. There have also been reports of grasshopper spraying near the Starbuck area. T:10.25”

Fo r a g e s t a n d s a r e p r o gressing well, except in areas around Lake Manitoba where hay and pasture lands were impacted by high water levels.

Eastern Region

The Eastern Region saw variable rainfall accumulations, ranging from only trace amounts in the most southern areas to seven to 13 mm in the central and northern areas. Topsoil moisture conditions for the majority of annual cropland are rated as adequate. Spring seeding progress in the Eastern Region is estimated at 90 per cent complete. Crops continue to emerge; weed control operations have begun on the earliest seeded acres. Fall seeded cereal crops continue to be in good condition with substantial tillering and growth. Fertilizer applications have been completed; weed control applications are on-going. Hayland and pasture conditions range from fair to poor due to slow growth. As well, topsoil moisture conditions on the majority of hay and pasture lands remains drier when compared to annual crop land; precipitation would be welcome. Some producers have moved cattle to pasture.

Since some dugouts are lower than normal, a few producersare currently investigating alternative water sources.

Interlake Region

In the Interlake Region, scattered showers mid-week resulted in accumulations of five to 15 mm. Seeding continues with cereals 90 per cent complete with 40 per cent of those acres emerged. Canola seeding is 85 per cent complete where 30 per cent of seeded acres are emerged. Soybean and corn planting are also well underway. Recent warm conditions are allowing for good crop emergence. Majority of winter wheat fields are at the tillering stage. He r b i c i d e a p p l i c a t i o n i n winter wheat fields has started. Rain and warm temperatures have allowed for good forage crop growth. Both hay and forage seed crops are in good condition. Pasture conditions are also improving as the spring progresses. Lowlands where cattails were the dominant species are reverting back to grasses. Areas around Lake Manitoba that were impacted by high water levels are in poor condition with little grass growth and wet soil conditions.

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Wheat buyers fret as Canadian grain monopoly ends

Arden Crocus Festival People’s Choice Winners

Some Canada grain handlers see move to mid-quality By Rod Nickel winnipeg / reuters

lobal wheat importers fear the quality of Canada’s prized spring wheat and durum may deteriorate once the Canadian Wheat Board loses its marketing monopoly, creating problems for makers of breads and pasta. A broad swath of wheat buyers, including Japan, known as the most quality-conscious wheat importer, has raised concerns that the consistent, top-quality wheat they have long bought from Canada may not be the same in the open-market system, said Rex Newkirk, director of research and business development at the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi). Canada is the world’s biggest exporter of spring wheat and durum wheat. “We trust Canadian wheat, so if we didn’t have the quality we’ve had, it would be a catastrophe for us,” Miguel Montalban, production manager of the Harinera La Espiga mill in Mexico City, told Reuters through an interpreter. The wheat board has held a marketing monopoly over Western Canada’s wheat and barley for export or human consumption for 69 years, but it will end on Aug. 1 under a new Canadian law. Wheat buyers will then buy Canadian wheat directly from grain handlers such as Glencore International PLC, assuming it completes its takeover of Viterra Inc. this summer, Cargill Ltd. and Richardson International Limited. Eight Latin American wheat buyers, including Montalban, attended a week-long Cigi program in Winnipeg to study the properties of Canadian wheat. The wheat board aimed to give farmers the highest possible returns, but also sought to keep buyers’ loyalty by at times delivering better-quality grain than it was getting paid for, Newkirk of Cigi said.

“The concern (of millers) is that when grain companies are selling now, what they might do is sell everything to the lowest end of the grade,” he said. “The grain companies are going to want to keep those buyers happy, so I don’t think they’ll intentionally sell them the bottom of the grade, but... there’s going to be a bit of a push and shove for a bit.” Cigi is an independent market development institute funded by farmers, the grain industry and Canadian government. At least two private grain marketers — the Canadian arms of French grain trader Louis Dreyfus Corp. and German trader Toepfer International — have publicly said that Canada should grow more mid-quality wheat in light of stiff competition from the Black Sea region and elsewhere. Canada’s grading and variety registration systems will remain in the open market, but handlers could encourage farmers to plant more varieties designed to maximize yield at lower quality by narrowing their price discount to top-shelf wheats. If top-quality Canada Western Red Spring Wheat becomes scarcer, Montalban’s mill in Mexico would have to reluctantly buy U.S. spring wheat that it considers inferior, he said. The Pastas Capri C.A. mill in Venezuela relies on up to 80,000 tonnes of Canadian durum annually. “We are very tied to Canadian wheat,” said mill manager Freddy Rivas. “We’re concerned about availability in the future, and quality. We want to know that we can count on that.” The solution lies in millers and wheat exporters clarifying up front exactly what specifications they need, from protein content to the level of disease presence, as buyers already do to source U.S. wheat, Newkirk said. “We can still provide a reliable product, we just need to make sure we clearly understand each other.”

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Dennis Wiens of Portage la Prairie won the People’s Choice in the adult division of the recent Arden Crocus Festival. Estelle Maendel of Riverbend Colony near Carberry captured the youth award with this photo of a single crocus.

Youth champ Estelle Maendel (l) of Riverbend Colony, Carberry with her sister Rosana. The girls had multiple entries and when the judging was over, they went home with several wins. The festival attracted six youth entrants submitting 17 photos, along with 29 adults entering 97 photos. submitted photo

Young farmer and student plows straight to national title Pilot Mound’s Brett Sheffield was named the 2012 Student Entrepreneur National winner at the May 9 Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship competitions in Calgary. By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff

y o u n g P i l o t Mo u n d farmer and University of Manitoba agriculture student has won the top prize in a national competition for students, beating out the six top regional finalists from across Canada. Brett Sheffield, 26 is operating his own far m while f i n i s h i n g h i s a g r i c u l t u ra l diploma and at the same time running a local business — the Stay Fit Health Club in Pilot Mound, which he bought last year. Sh e f f i e l d p re s e n t e d h i s farm business plan and achievements to a panel of 50 major industry leaders and CEOs May 9 to win the 2012 national title of Student Entrepreneur Champion and $10,000 cash in the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship Program in Calgary. He claimed his prize after

“ACE is confident that Brett will make Canada proud at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in New York City.” Amy Harder

Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship president

presenting his farm business plan and achievements before a panel of 50 major industry leaders and CEOs May 9. Earlier this year he won regional competition for Central Canada while in Toronto. And he’s not done yet. He now goes on to the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in New York in November. Sheffield’s ability to manage time, launching one business while expanding another,

clearly impressed the ACE judges, who evaluate students’ business plans based on the economic opportunity they create both for the students themselves and their communities. “Sheffield’s determination and proven business achievements, such as expanding his farm from 160 to 1,700 acres and pioneering a second business while maintaining his honour roll status at school, are ideal qualities of a student entrepreneur champion,” said ACE president Amy Harder in a press release. Sheffield was back on his tractor seeding canola 48 hours after his win, repeating his hope that the award helps increase public awareness about the role of farmers, the nature of farm business and the productivity of Canadian agriculture. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

CWB continues to shrink

Open-market critics claim it shows promises of a viable wheat board in an open market were false By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

he Canadian Wheat Board will be down to one-quarter of its previous staff by the time it loses its monopoly Aug. 1, a downsizing critics call disappointing, but predictable. But some are also questioning whether the board’s top five executives should continue to receive salaries and benefits totalling $2.3 million annually, including $807,000 in pay and benefits to board president Ian White, as the CWB’s grain handle and staff shrink to a fraction of their previous size. The CWB has already cut 130 of its 430 employees and plans on cutting an additional 200. Whereas it once marketed around 19.5 million tonnes annually, its future volumes under a voluntary scenario might only be five million or six million tonnes. Former elected board member Stewart Wells says the compensation paid to senior executives should be reviewed in that context. Neither White nor Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz were available to comment as of press time Monday. However, board chair Bruce Johnson confirmed in an emailed response to questions that salary structures are under review. “Like all other aspects of CWB operations, the salary structure — including that of senior management and the CEO — is being reviewed to ensure that it supports our objectives of profitability

for the corporation and positioning for eventual privatization. Our board of directors will be setting compensation levels with these considerations in mind,” Johnson said. “I think the wheat board itself, under this new legislation, recognizes its abilities and need is going to be reduced,” National Farmers Union president Terry Boehm said in an interview May 9. “It isn’t going to be as effective without those employees. It was a very low-cost provider of these marketing services.” According to Boehm the shrinking wheat board exposes Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz’s promise of a “strong and viable” wheat board option in an open market, as a sham. Wells, a Swift Current-area farmer, also condemns the government for using the board’s contingency fund to bankroll the new wheat board. He claims the money belongs to farmers.

“Without the grain delivered by the farmers to the wheat board there would be no contingency fund, period.” The fund was set up to cover losses in future trading connected to providing farmers with nonpooled pricing options. The fund comes from trading profits. The fund was capped at $60 million, but early last year board managers predicted the fund would exceed the cap, Wells said. The board repeatedly asked Ritz to increase the cap, but he refused. At its October 2011 meeting, with the books soon to be closed for that crop year, wheat board directors discussed distributing the surplus back to farmers, Wells said. “Some of the wheat board managers became unglued,” he said. They argued the fund should be used as seed money for the new wheat board, even though the government’s legislation to create an open market hadn’t even been tabled in Parliament yet.

The board passed a resolution to return the surplus money to farmers. Two working days later, Ritz raised the fund’s cap to $100 million. He also issued a directive preventing the board from touching the fund. “Someone who was privy to that information at that board meeting was talking directly to the government,” Wells said. The government tabled its Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act Oct. 18. A few days later the contingency fund cap was doubled to $200 million, Wells said. The federal government has promised to cover any board shortfalls for the next four years during the board’s transition to an open market. However, after that the board must be privatized or wound down. For the new wheat board to survive it must be able to move grain to export. So far it has only struck deals with Cargill and South Western Terminal. Board

spokeswoman Maureen Fitzhenry repeated again last week more agreements are coming. According to one industry source some companies will only agree to handle pooled wheat board grain, not cash contracts that compete directly with them. Fitzhenry said working with the board can increase a company’s grain handle and revenue, she said. “We’re hearing from our reps in the country that farmers themselves are putting pressure on some of the companies at the elevator level saying ‘we want a wheat board contract,’” Fitzhenry said. Farmers signing wheat board contracts early will also help, Fitzhenry said. “We are very confident we can sell anything that we’re given, but we can market more strategically the earlier we know,” she said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Pasta plant on hold AGT says it’s a maybe for 2013 Staff

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Alliance Grain Traders Inc. has put its plan to build a $50-million pasta-processing plant in Regina on hold, citing uncertainty in the North American market and the need to focus on working capital. “Pending developments, such as the de-monopolization of the Canadian Wheat Board and the proposed sale of Viterra to Glencore, as well as the free trade negotiations between Canada and the EU, will continue to reshape the landscape of the industry,” Murad Al-Katib, president and CEO said in the company’s first-quarter report to shareholders May 10. ”Accordingly, management believes it is prudent to focus on our balance sheet at this time and improve our business metrics.” Al-Kabib said the company is still planning to proceed with the project in 2013 or “when we feel the time is right to do so.” The company’s announcement last October that it would build the plant was attended by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, who heralded the plan as proof the government’s decision to end the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly would attract investment and create jobs.

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Report underscores need to conserve now A new report on future water demand in Pembina Valley Conservation District — already a frugal user of water — points to need for conservation strategy ©THINKSTOCK

By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF / MORDEN

esidents in the Pembina Valley Conservation District use less water than the average Manitoban, but that won’t spare them from a water shortage expected to hit within the next 25 years — unless ways are found now to use even less. Those are conclusions drawn from a three-year water use study in the towns, villages, municipalities and city of Winkler that comprise the Pembina Valley Conservation District. Residents of the region use about 70 per cent of the water other Manitobans do, or 160 litres of water a day compared to a provincial average of 227 litres. That’s also less than half of the Canadian average of 339 litres. The findings, gleaned from public water utilities data are a new report titled Be True to Blue, funded by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and done by two Ottawa-based Friends of the Earth (FOE) scientists working with the Pembina Valley Conservation District and Manitoba Water Stewardship. “The Pembina Valley region is very, very frugal with their water,” said Sheila Forsyth, senior scientific adviser with FOE. She presented the study’s analysis and findings at a Morden meeting earlier this spring.

That’s the good news

The bad news is that by 2040 the region will have a shortfall and will need new sources of water if current demand rates continue. The study did not project or forecast. But it did create scenarios around how the area’s water use will develop with time. A mix of water from lakes and reservoirs, groundwater wells and other aquifers presently supplies water and drinking water to the six municipalities and the towns and villages within the C.D. But the looming spectre of climate change, and increased population mean those supplies may not be sufficient. The study projected three scenarios, whereby residents either continued on a “business as usual” route, introduced some efficiency gains through measures such as low-flow toilets, or took a third approach referred to as the “water soft path” approach. Their goal was to find an approach that would lead to no new water use despite projected population growth, with 2030 and 2040 as the target years, Forsyth said. “We set ourselves a tough target.” They’ve concluded that some tough measures to reach that target will be required. Only by adopting the third approach, can it be met, she said. “Something needs to enter stage right, and it’s the water soft path (scenario),” she said. The approach is referred to as “soft” because it depends less on technological fixes and resource-

intensive inputs and more on human ingenuity to adopt conservation practices that reduce and manage water demand. That means stopping water leakages in homes and industry, introducing efficient water use appliances, and changing public behaviour around water use. Xeriscaped landscaping, which is designed to require no irrigation, is the norm with water soft path approaches. So is harvesting rainwater with rain barrels and cisterns. “It’s almost a back-to-the-future approach,” said Forsyth, noting that both were once the norm in most homes.

Matching use with quality

Conservation actions of this calibre will also require changing the way we think about water, and matching use to quality. We will look back one day and ask why we used water fit to drink to flush toilets, Forsyth said. “The water soft path approach boils down to asking questions,” she said. “And one is, ‘Why do we use potable drinking water that we’ve paid money to treat to flush toilets?’ There are alternatives. We could be using grey water to flush toilets. Or there are composting toilets.” And while changes to things like building codes allowing for more collection of grey water are one of the challenges moving forward with water conservation strategies, ultimately it will boil down to leadership, Forsyth said. People will likely be reluctant to change because of a perception that there is so much water available. And it’s cheap. Even in communities in the PVCD where they pay the most for their water — Cartwright and Manitou — they still do not pay the full cost to treat it. The Be True to Blue report proposes a series of practices, suggestions and tools municipalities could adopt, from doing xeriscaped lawn demo projects, to raising water rates. But it will boil down to willingness to tackle a plan, Forsyth said. “They (municipalities) will need to develop a plan and get it out to the public,” she said. “We did this (study) for the whole C.D. but what we hope is that each one of the regions and municipalities will develop more scenarios, and mix and match the targets that we’ve proposed, and then create something that’s homegrown so it works.” Councils that act will see economic gains as well as environmental, she continued, adding that more effective management of water demand not only reduces water budgets but lessens need for expensive infrastructure upgrades, such as water treatment plants and lagoons. “Expansions of lagoons and waste water treatment systems could be delayed or even avoided in some cases,” she said. “If your community is using less water, then you don’t have to treat as much.” The project was funded by the Royal Bank’s Blue Water Project. The Pembina Valley C.D. was selected for the study because of its record in good watershed planning and its already self-evident water conservation ethic. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

“The water soft path approach boils down to asking questions. And one is, ‘Why do we use potable drinking water that we’ve paid money to treat to flush toilets?’ There are alternatives. ” SHEILA FORSYTH Senior scientific adviser, FOE

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RecipeSwap

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

Buy Manitoba no passing fad It’s evident many consumers like the idea of sourcing more of their food closer to home Lorraine Stevenson Crossroads Recipe Swap

e saw a new Buy Manitoba program launched this spring, urging more of us to feel proud of the local food and flavours of our province, and to learn more about our food’s origins. It’s been launched between the Manitoba Food Processors Association, the provincial government, plus a whole series of food sector partners with widespread support from all those in the food value chain, including Keystone Agricultural Producers and the Consumers’ Association of Canada (Manitoba Branch.) It’s a sign “local” is with us to stay, and not a passing trend, said MFPA executive director Dave Shambrock at the program’s launch last month. “This is absolute acknowledgment that there’s a desire among Manitobans to have more access to more local food.” And while everyone has a different definition of “local,” with many rightly rejecting arbitrary geographic limits like “100-mile diets,” what’s become amply evident is that a whole lot of people want to buy food produced and processed closer to home. Local has become a brand in itself. Later this spring we’ll see a second phase of the program launched through food service, and we’ll tell you more about that then. Meanwhile, you can now log on to www.buy manitobafoods.ca to find the perfect Manitoba ingredients for all your meals and snacks. There’s a “Why Buy” contest where you can share why you buy local, and enter to win $250 worth of Manitoba-made foods. There are also lists of products made in Manitoba to include on your grocery list, plus a whole series of recipes for using Manitoba-grown foods in all your baking and cooking. Here’s a few recipes I selected from the website this week in preparation of a nice spring dinner. You can find many more recipes logging on to www.buymanitobafoods.ca.

Honey-Glazed Barbecued Spareribs 4 lbs. lean pork spareribs Salt and pepper 1/2 c. honey 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 tsp. grated lemon peel 2 tsp. ginger root, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. rosemary, crushed 1/2 tsp. red chilies, crushed 1/2 tsp. ground sage

Completely cover spareribs with water in a large pot or deep skillet. Bring to boil, uncovered, over medium heat. Simmer four minutes. Drain liquid, reserving it for stock for later use, if desired. Season both sides of spareribs with salt and pepper. Place spareribs on rack in roasting pan. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake at 450 F 15 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. Brush spareribs with honey mixture. Bake one hour longer or until fully cooked, brushing with honey mixture every 15 minutes. For barbecue: Boil spareribs as described above, over medium heat. Simmer four minutes and drain liquid. Season both sides of spareribs with salt and pepper. Place spareribs on barbecue grill over hot coals. Cook approximately 30 minutes per side. Brush meat side generously with honey mixture twice during last 15 minutes of cooking time. Source: Recipe courtesy of The National Honey Board website: www.beemaid.com

Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole 1 c. fresh mushrooms, diced 1 c. beef bouillon 1/4 c. chopped onion 1/2-3/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. butter 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. flour 3 c. cooked wild rice Almonds

Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter. Blend in flour and gradually add bouillon, stirring constantly. Cook until smooth and thickened. Add the salt, pepper and the wild rice. Place in a buttered one-quart casserole, sprinkle with almonds and bake for 30 minutes at 350 F. Yield: 4 servings.

Broccoli Soup 2 c. broccoli, chopped 2 c. chicken broth 1 c. buttermilk 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon Salt and pepper to taste

In a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook broccoli in chicken broth for 10 minutes or until tender. Refrigerate in broth until chilled. In a blender; purée chilled mixture, buttermilk and seasonings until smooth. Serve chilled or reheat as desired. Serves 6. Source: Peak of the Market website: www.peakmarket.com

Peanut Butter ’n Honey Cookies 1/2 c. butter or margarine 1/3 c. peanut butter 1/2 c. sugar 1/3 c. Bee Maid Honey 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 1-3/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda Some peanuts

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and peanut butter. Gradually beat in sugar and honey. Beat in vanilla and egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture, stirring thoroughly. Form into small balls; place on a cookie sheet and flatten with a fork dipped in flour. Top each cookie with a whole peanut. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes. (Makes 3-4 dozen cookies.) Source: Bee Maid Honey website: ww.beemaid.com

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

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

Source: Shoal Lake Wild Rice website: http://eatwildrice.ca/

Mixed Greens with Honey Raspberry Vinaigrette

What is local? What is Manitoba food? Any food made entirely from ingredients sourced in Manitoba or composed of more than 85 per cent of main ingredients from Manitoba. All the processing and packaging activities must be done in Manitoba. What is a Manitoba-processed product? Any food product processed and packaged entirely in Manitoba. When the main ingredients are available in Manitoba in sufficient quantities, they must be used. Source: www.buymanitobafoods.ca

1/4 c. raspberry vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. Bee Maid liquid honey 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano, basil or thyme 8 c. mixed lettuce greens

Combine vinegar and honey in small bowl; mix well. To serve, drizzle two to three tablespoons vinegar-honey mixture, oil and oregano over lettuce greens. Toss to coat. Garnish with fruit, if desired. Variation: Use two to three tablespoons chopped fresh mint for mixed fruit salads in place of oregano, basil or thyme. Note: Vinegar-honey mixture may be stored in covered jar for future use. Source: The National Honey Board ©THINKSTOCK

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re you serious?” Brady Jackson looked at his sister Jennifer across the table, at which the Jackson family had gathered for Sunday dinner. Jennifer raised the cast encasing her left arm in what was meant to be a threatening gesture but succeeded only in causing herself unnecessary pain. “Don’t laugh!” she said. “It’s not funny!” “Are you kidding? It’s hilarious!” Brady hooted. “You fell off of your horse because you were texting while riding?!” He paused. “The only way that could be funnier,” he added a little more gently, “is if you hadn’t actually broken your arm. I admit that part of it is slightly less hilarious. But only slightly.” “I didn’t fall because I was texting,” Jennifer protested. “I fell because Diamond shied at a jackrabbit that surprised her leaping out of the grass beside the road. While I happened to be texting,” she admitted. “Since when is your horse afraid of jackrabbits?” asked Randy who was seated next to his brother. “She’s not afraid of jackrabbits,” said Jennifer indignantly. “She was just startled!” “And this was no ordinary jackrabbit,” said Andrew who was in his usual chair at the head of the table. “This was a big, cruel, mean, bad-tempered rodent the likes of which has not been seen in these parts since who knows when!” Jennifer sighed. “Thanks Dad,” she said. “I feel so much better now that you’ve used my horrible accident as an excuse to make an obscure Monty Python reference. It gives meaning to my suffering.” “Is it very painful?” asked Brady’s fiancée Amanda. “Only when I move,” said Jennifer. “How did you get home?” asked Brady. “And if you tell me that you climbed up on your horse and rode back here with a broken arm then I will truly apologize for laughing at your misfortune. Because you’d have to be pretty tough to manage that.” “Yeah,” said Jennifer. “That’s what I did. I used my Swiss army knife to cut down a sapling and make strips of leather out of my belt to make a splint for my arm and then used my good arm to haul myself back onto my horse so I could ride home. At a fast gallop. Because it would never occur to me to just use my phone to call home and ask for a ride.” Andrew shook his head. “It’s ironic,” he said.

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“Cellular communications. The cause of, and solution to, most of life’s problems.” “Yeah Dad!” said Jennifer. “A Monty Python reference AND a Simpsons reference! I feel even better.” Andrew grinned. “Just trying to help,” he said. “Seriously though,” Randy’s wife Jackie piped up, “how can you text from the back of a horse? I can’t even text properly when I’m sitting still! I’m so bad at it even the auto-correct can’t figure out my typing.”

“I’ll vouch for that,” said Randy. “Yesterday I was at the grocery store and she sent me a message that said ‘peas by perp goes.’” He paused. “Which I correctly interpreted as the auto-corrected version of ‘please buy perogies,’” he added. “The secret to texting is just practise, practise, practise,” said Jennifer. “I can type 60 words a minute at a full gallop. Not that I would,” she added. “Because that would be dangerous.” There was a brief lull in the conversation which was broken by Andrew, who took this opportunity to abruptly change the subject. “So,” he said, “on a completely different topic, since we have decided to incorporate the farm as a business in order to make it easier to pass it down to you kids, we have an important decision to make.” Everybody turned their attention to Andrew, but nobody spoke. “We have to come up with a name for the corporation,” said Andrew. There was a moment of silence while the others considered this. “How about The Jackson Five Corporation?” said Randy. “We would sooo get sued,” said Brady. “Well, we could call it Jackson & Sons,” said Randy, “if it weren’t for Jennifer.” “Jackson & Progeny,” said Jennifer. “That sounds like a shampoo line,” said Rose, “or a tobacco company.” “How about we call it ‘Jackson Aces?’” said Brady. The others looked at him without response. “You know, Jacks and Aces? Like playing cards?” he explained. “Hmm. A gambling reference. Certainly appropriate for a farming corporation,” said Andrew. He paused. “We have two weeks to come up with something intelligent,” he said, “which, based on the quality of today’s suggestions, probably won’t be enough. So be prepared for the probability that in the near future you will all be shareholders in a corporation known simply as Jackson Farms.” Randy raised his glass of apple juice. “Here’s to Jackson Farms,” he said. Jennifer raised her glass of milk. “To the Dairy Division,” she said.

Living the good life in Inglis Hotel owners love the family-friendly, small-town feeling that it offers By Judy Bauereiss FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

or years, every Prairie town had hubs for its business and social life: a grain elevator, a general store, a garage, a café, the post office, churches and the hotel. With the passage of time, most of these landmarks have gone the way of the dinosaur, but many towns still have a hotel. Inglis, Manitoba is no exception. Jenny and Ryan Kuemper took over possession of the Inglis Hotel, a.k.a. “The Rooster” in October 2008. Jenny’s roots are in the Virden area, Ryan’s in the West Coast. They met in B.C. where Jennifer trained under a Red Seal chef, so she is accredited as a grounds manager and in the art of wines and fine dining while Ryan, a welder by trade, worked on the rigs in Alberta with one stint in Africa. When they decided to start a family, they knew they wanted to live in a more affordable, small community, so they began to look for a “business opportunity.” Manitoba, and

Jenny, Ryan and Hayden Kuemper are enjoying life in Inglis.

Inglis in particular, drew them because Jenny’s dad had farmed in the area for some time and she wanted to be close to family. “We considered three options: Grandview, Ninette and Inglis,” she said. Because Inglis offered a lake, ski hill and National

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Historic Site (the last standing row of five wooden elevators restored over a 10-year period) in its backyard, the decision was made. The hotel was affordable but needed work to improve and maintain it. Ryan is the hands-

on work contractor, and with professional help they have remodelled the restrooms, redone the interior paint, replaced tables and chairs, updated the kitchen equipment, redone the floors, and are in the process of remodelling the upstairs into an apartment, with plans for future improvements. Perhaps the greatest improvement for patrons is what goes on inside the hotel, with meal offerings and staff. Jenny credits much of their success to their “phenomenal” staff that she and Ryan have trained. Wanda Jordon cooks part time Monday to Friday, and is especially known for her soups and pies. Sara Marzoff, a local wife and mother, and Jessica from Scotland, are the welcoming waitresses. Jennifer and Ryan have recently hired another chef, Harald Richter, so the hotel can offer Sunday brunches, beginning this month. Wednesday Wings Night has become a crowd favourite, and they offer ladies’ nights, Valentine’s suppers, steak nights, and Friday noon smorgs

for the working folk. They sponsor an annual road hockey tournament in front of the hotel, and proceeds support the local rink and teams. In terms of running a successful food and beverage place, “It’s what goes on inside that counts,” Jenny says. “You have to keep your menu fresh and new.” There are many benefits to owning and running a smalltown business. Jenny said that their job allows them flexibility so that their young son, Hayden, has Mom or Dad at home pretty much 24/7. There is also the tremendous community support, and whenever staff or new ideas are needed, people step up to help. Jenny has recently been elected as the vice-chairperson of the local business group. Part of her vision is to work to “put Inglis on the map” as an attractive business and family community. They are living proof that making such a life is possible. Judy Bauereiss writes from Inglis, Manitoba

The Manitoba Co-Operator | May 17, 2012

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Try this plant in your garden Bloody dock has eye-catching, unique foliage By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

t is always fun to try a new plant in the garden. A number of years ago I was given a seedling of bloody dock — also called bloodwort, wood dock or bloody sorrel — by a friend whose plant had self-seeded in her garden. Its Latin name is Rumex sanguineus. I planted it in the garden — this was midsummer — and watched it grow a bit, but was afraid I would lose it over the winter so potted it up and wintered it in the sunroom. The next spring I planted it outdoors again and it developed to a nice size so I left it out for the winter. The following spring it was in good shape and I have had it ever since. It seems to be quite hardy for our climate zone. Bloody dock is grown as a foliage plant although it does produce starshaped, greenish flowers that gradually produce reddish-purple seed heads. I found the flowers and seeds not that attractive so I cut them off. The foliage, however, is quite stunning. The lance-shaped, heavily textured leaves are dark green with dark-red veining. This plant will grow in sun or part

National Garden Bureau The flowers are not attractive on this plant so it is mainly grown for its foliage. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

shade although it does not react well to really hot sun. If it dries out its leaves will wilt and in prolonged drought it will shed its leaves. It is a great bog garden plant or for use around a pond where there is lots of water. Bloody dock is a unique accent plant with foliage quite unlike that of any other common plant. It is well worth trying. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

Start now and be ready for hot summer days Freelance contributor

Using materials you probably have around the house, this will be perfect to bring back those wet items from the beach.

PHOTO AND ILLUSTRATION: ALMA BARKMAN

Supplies: • 1 large, round, plastic jug (the kind bleach or fabric softener comes in) • 2 pieces of cotton material, approx. 12x12 inches (31x31 cm) • 2 pieces, each 16 inches (41 cm) long, of cord, shoelaces or ribbon for drawstrings • Kitchen shears • Awl • Sewing machine • Strong thread and needle

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basil Easy to grow, many varieties and many uses

Make a beach bag By Alma Barkman

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Instructions: Cut the top off the plastic jug, leaving the bottom about 6 inches (15 cm) tall. Using awl, punch holes approx. 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) down and 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) apart all around the edge. Because the size of these jugs varies slightly, beginning 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) from the top edges, machine stitch the two pieces of material together so as to make a cylinder that fits snugly, but not too tightly, over the plastic bottom. Press seams open and trim, leaving enough to narrowly hem the edges of each seam allowance. Along the top edges, fold down 1 inch, (2.5 cm) turn under edge and machine stitch to make casings for drawstrings. Make a narrow hem or serge along the bottom edge to prevent fraying. Turn material inside out and fit over plastic bottom as shown. Using strong thread doubled, hand sew material to plastic bottom with a running stitch that goes in and out of punched holes. Sew one way and then the opposite. Tie ends securely. Flip top of bag up and insert 2 drawstrings, one going each way. Knot the ends.

hether you say bay-zil, or baazil, there’s one thing everyone will agree on. Juicy, sunwarmed tomato chunks mixed with olive oil, freshly torn basil and garlic spooned over hot pasta is truly a feast sublime. What’s pesto without fresh basil? Besides having extraordinary taste, basil is incredibly easy to grow, and the numerous shapes and sizes make excellent additions to a perennial garden, shrub border or container garden. Smaller basil cultivars make a superb edging for the perennial border or vegetable garden. Plant a large maroonleafed basil between lettuce and leeks for a splash of rich color. Cinnamon basil and orange-scented geraniums in a sunny container radiate the scent of warm orange-cinnamon rolls. Seed racks and catalogues are filled with amazing varieties. There are sweet, scented, Italian, Thai and Greek basils, each with a different leaf shape and flavour. Most edible basils are cultivars of the species Ocimum basilicum. The smooth-leaved types that grow two to three feet tall are the best known for culinary use. There are also highly perfumed crinkle-leaved and ruffleleaved varieties that make superb pesto and double as smashing focal points in the landscape. Opal basil’s deep-red to purple leaves display a striking contrast to green, grey and blue-leaved plants in the perennial border. Culinarily, they make beautiful soft pink sorbets and vinegars. Although their flavour is superb, be cautious about using them in foods such as creamy white soups — their colour may lend a dark-purple or grey tint to the food — not very appetizing by most standards. In contrast to the large types, the tiny-leaved basils produce small, sixinch mounds and are unmatched as edging plants. These small globe basils have a delicate flavour that is best used fresh. Basil asks for nothing more in the

garden than full sun and well-drained soil. It grows quickly from seed, and multiple seedings provide a seasonlong harvest. Basil thrives on warm weather and is frost sensitive, so don’t get impatient and sow seeds too early. Harvest basil just before flower buds form and continue harvesting to keep the plant producing in a bushy form. Once the plant begins to expend energy in flower and seed production it will lose some of its potency. Cut or pinch basil just above a leaf or pair of leaves, removing no more than a quarter of the plant. This leaves plenty of foliage to keep the plant healthy and looking good. To preserve basil, you can air dry, oven dry or freeze: Simple air drying preserves the basil taste for use all winter. Rinse leaves in cool water and gently shake off extra moisture. When thoroughly dry, tie a handful of stems firmly into a bundle. Place bundle in a paper bag, gathering the top of the bag around the stems then tie again. Label and hang to dry where the temperature doesn’t get above 26.6 C (80 F). After two to four weeks, the herbs should be dry and crumbly. To oven dry, place leaves on a cookie sheet and put into an 82.2 C (180 F) oven for three to four hours, leaving the door ajar. Once basil is dried, store in an airtight container in a cool, dark cabinet. Keep the leaves whole if possible to preserve the oils. To retain just-picked flavour, freeze basil in water or olive oil. Put a handful of washed leaves in a food processor with enough water or oil to make a slurry. When processed, pour into ice cube trays to freeze. Once frozen, store in a well-labelled freezer container. You can also make your favourite pesto recipe and freeze the final product. There are also many popular herb vinegar recipes available as yet another way to preserve your basil harvest for months to come. Founded in 1920, the National Garden Bureau is a non-profit organization.

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Alma Barkman writes from Winnipeg, Manitoba

Prairie Garden Award Nominate a group or someone promoting horticulture The Prairie Garden Award for Excellence of $1,000 and an inscribed plaque will be given to an individual or group making a contribution to the advancement and/ or promotion of horticulture. This can be through community activity, plant introduction or breeding, preservation of horticulture sites, teaching, research, extension and photography.

Nomination letters should include indepth details of candidate’s achievements and be received no later than June 30, 2012. Send to: The Prairie Garden Awards Board, PO Box 517, Winnipeg, Man., R3C 2J3. The winner will be announced by Sept. 1, 2012 followed by a presentation ceremony and featured in the 2013 Prairie Garden.

This goose wasn’t taking any chances on high water levels this year and nested on top of the bales. PHOTO: BARBARA JACK

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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

AUCTION DISTRICTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICE: WALTER SHEWCHUK OF Garland MB, intends to sell private land (SW 28-31-21W, W1/2 32-31-21W, E1/2 31-31-21W, SE 20-31-21W to Robert & Shawn Campbell who intend to acquire the following Crown Lands. N1/2 20-31-21W, Sec 29-31-21W, Sec 30-31-21W, W1/2 31-31-21W, E1/2 32-31-21W, Sec 5-32-21W, Sec 8-32-21W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to this transfer, write Director, MAFRI, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0 or email Robert.Fleming@gov.mb.ca

Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242.

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AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland COMBINED HOUSEHOLD AUCTION Mrs Florence Denbow estate of Mary Skoliski & Guest Consignors. Sat., May 26th, 11:00am in the Plumas Curling Rink. Appliances, Furniture, Garden Tillers, Collectibles & more! For full Listing check our website www.nickelauctions.com Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel auctioneer Phone (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900.

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

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman 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. Inland Terminator I 70-ft. PT sprayer, 850-gal poly tank, wind cones, good condition; NH 358 mix-mill w/PWR bale feeder; 6-ft. steel swath roller. 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.

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TrAcTOrs & MAcHINErY * 2555 John Deere Diesel Tractor, MFWD, Cab, 3PTH, 245 Self Leveling Loader * 2010 LA145 John Deere Lawn Tractor, 22HP, 48” Deck * 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 * sHOp EquIpMENT * Allis Chalmers 20KW PTO Generator * Lincoln 225AMP Stick Welder * Portable Cement Mixer * plus MucH MOrE!!

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Shoal Lake

Hamiota

IHC W4; 56 IHC 1/2-ton; Allied loader #680, no bucket; Roper 16-HP lawn mower. Phone (204)855-2212

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Rapid City, MB. - Friday MAY 23, 2012 1:00 PM

Swan River

Ste. Rose du Lac

ANTIQUES Antiques For Sale

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SPRING REPLACEMENT STOCK HONEY BEE AUCTION

Birch River

Winnipegosis

ANTIQUES

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St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

Steinbach

Red River

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman 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 Acreage Auction Elma Pudlo Sat., May 26th 11:00am Arborg, MB. 9-mi East on Hwy # 68 then South 2-mi on Hwy #8 then West 1/8-mi on Rd 127. AL 12-ft. Boat w/Yamaha 2-HP Outboard & Trailer; 04 Kubota T 1870 19-HP Hyd R Mower 48-in., 267-hrs; 2) Roto Tillers; Stihl FS 45c Gas WeedEater; Yard Trailers; Honda Generator Model EB2200 AC/DC; Sanborn 3PH Air Comp; 295A Welder; Delta 12-in. Planer; Table Saw 3/4-HP; Disc/Belt Sander; Scroll Saw; Dewalt Radial Arm Saw; Counter Drill Press; 9-in. Band Saw; Ryobi 10-in. Mitre Saw; Metal Chop Saw; Battery Charger Boost; Routers & Table; Bench Grinder; Power Tools; Air Tools; Dewalt 12V Drill Set; Many Hand Tools; Various Shop Supplies Equip: JD 8-ft. Offset Disc; 3PH Bushhog 5fty. Rotary Mower; Coop 500 Swather w/Crimper NR; 5-ft. FEL Snow Angle Blade; 4) Sections Construction Scaffolding; Safety Harness; Climbing Spurs; Al Multi Ladder; Fence Posts; Welding Material; Sheet Metal; Elec Items; 200A Service; Elec Wire; Yard Lights Guns: “Brazil” Model 151 Side By Side, Cal 410 ga, 3-in.; Cooey Model 39, Side By Side, Cal 22; Remington Model 1100, Cal 12 ga; Remington Model Sportsman 58, Cal 12 ga; Remington, Model 7600, P/A, Cal 30-06; Cooey Cal 22; McCormick Tractor All Steel; Pepsi Chest Cooler; 6) Traffic Light; Hoosier; Cabinet Radio; Collector Plates; Depression Coal Oil Lamp; Cream Cans; BA Oil Tins; License Plates; Tools; Household Tins; Tobacco Tin; Records; Elvis; Beatles; K Table & Chairs; Gibbord Hutch; Couch; Oak Dresser; TVs 32-in. 8 Surround Sound; Various Household Art: “Old Reliable” by B Brown; 3) Ducks Unlimited Prints. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com 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. Fordson Major 3PH Tractor; 3PH Equip; Enclosed Trailer 6x10-ft.; 3) Flat Deck Bumper Hitch Trailers; Vehicles; 2) Rare 1964 Polaris Star Cars, Running Cond; Gas Bow-ser; Esso Bowser Globe; Stationery Engine 1) Int 1) Hercules; Antique Equip; Vintage Auto Parts; Old Tools; Oil Cans; Enarco; Red Indian; Castrol Sign; 3) Porc Sky Chief Signs; Crockery; Lamps; Antique Furniture; Over 30 Guns; Modern & Vintage;Win-chester; Little Big Horn; 4440; Along w/Tools; Welding Material. HUGE AUCTION Go to Web www.mcsherryauction.com Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Estate & Moving Wed., May 23rd, 4:00pm Stonewall, MB. 12 Patterson Dr. White 2-155 Cab 1000 PTO Dual Hyd, duals 8,000-hrs; White 2-135 Cab 3PH 540/1000 PTO Dual hyd, 5,200-hrs; 2) JD 3PH 7-ft. Disc Bar Mower; 3PH 6-ft. Disc Bar Mower; 3PH 7ft. Finishing Mower; 8-ft.x20 Truck Box, (Gd Storage); Along w/Tools; Yard; Antiques; Household. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s bestread farm publication.

Approx 200 single brood live hives (All new boxes, lids, and bottom boards) very strong hives. Consigned by Grant Lawford of Rapid City, MB. For info on these bees please call Grant at 204-761-5734 Veiwing of bee yards will be at 11:00am morning of sale. We are welcoming consignments of live hives to this sale. Single brood - double brood - nucs are all welcome. Provincial inspections must be done prior to sale. NOTES: WE ARE WELCOMING CONSIGNMENTS OF LIVE HIVES TO THIS SALE. SINGLE BROOD DOUBLE BROOD - NUCS ARE ALL WELCOME. PROVINCIAL INSPECTIONS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO SALE. For more information on consigning to this sale please call Fraser Auction Service office 204-727-2001 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.

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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 3rd function, 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 *gearbox drive angle adapter to mount Kemper head to NH or JD * 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 * 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 OTHER LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: * 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) 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.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction Sale Dianna Tolpa (Late Leonard) Sun., May 27th 10:00am Selkirk, MB. Jct 4 & Hwy 9, Go North West 2-mi on Hwy 9 then 2.25-mil East on Meadowdale then 1/4 North. Auction Note: Many Items at this Sale ALL Selling to the Highest Bidder! Contact: (204)785-9085. Vehicles & Trailers: 2000 Ford F350 Lariet 7.3L DSL 4x4 Crew Cab Fully Loaded, 434,000-km; 24-ft. Flat Deck Bumper Hitch w/Walking Axles; 2) Flat Deck Bumper Hitch Tandem Trailer 1) 20-ft. 1) 10-ft. 2) Utility Trailers Tractor & Implement: JD D on Rubber S#179019, sold after Set JD D Steel Wheels & Extra Set Fenders; 2) MH 44 gas Tractors 1) w/FEL; A. Chalmers B w/Belly Mt Sickle Mower; M Moline GB hyd 540 PTO; JD Thresher Machine; McCormick Hse Sickle Mower; 2) Hse Dump Rakes; Case Side Delivery Rake; Case 5-ft. One Way; Diamond Harrows Horse & Equip: Bumper Hitch 2 Hse Trailer; Cutter Sleigh, Exc Cond; High Wheel Wagon w/Grain Box; Steel Wheel Wagon w/Deck; Bob Sleigh; Wood Grain Box from Wagon; Buggy Wheels; Wagon Wheels; 2) Western Saddle; Pony Saddle; Older Harness; Buggy Shafts; Evening Neck Yolks; Sleigh Bells; Anvil Misc: Loader Forks for Wheel Loader; 8-ft. Loader Bucket; Swather Carrier; Honda 8-HP 3-in. Water Pump; 3) Slip Tanks 1) 12V Pump; 300-gal Fuel Tank & Stand; Small Westeel Rosco Hopper Bin; 2) RD Bale Feeders; Toledo Com Meat Grinder; 6) Corral Panels; Propane Heater; Tiger Torche; OH Frame w/Chain Hoist; Auto Tires; 3) House Trailer Axles & Tires; Load Binders; Chains & Hooks; 100) Treated Fence Posts; Barb Wire; Chain Link Fence; Chain Link Gate; 2) Older Sheds; Various Lumber; Used Galv Tin; Lge Amt Scrap; 2) School Buses; Implements; Batteries Tools: “Miller” Gas Arc Welder; hyd Press; Acetylene Torches; Power Hack Saw; Drill Press; Husq 365 Chain Saw; Booster/Charger 12V, 6V; Pedestal Tire Changer; Port Air Comp; Power Tools; Air Tools; 1-in, Air Impact; Port Air Tank; Chain Hatchet; 4) Jackals; Floor Jacks; Various Hand Tools; Sockets Sets 3/4-1-in.; Wrenches; Shop Supplies; Tools Boxes Yard & Rec: 07 Honda Foreman 4x4 350cc Quad, Exc Cond only 300-mi; Craftsman 16-HP R Mower w/gas 36-in. Roto Tiller Attach; Poulan Elec Chain Saw; Elec Wood Splitter; Hand Yard Tools; Snow Fence; Poly Barrel; Yard Windmill Antiques: Implement Seats; 3) Cream Separators; Cream Cans; Wood Cook Stove; Booker Heater; Snow Shoes; Hay Knife; Switchman Railway Lantern; Dieten Lantern; Parlor Table; China Place Setting Household: Deep Freeze; K Table & Swivel Chairs; Couch & Chair; Exercise Bike. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com Meyers Auction 10:00am Sun., May 27th, 2012 at Bowes Polar King Homes. Trans Canada Hwy East, Portage, MB. RECEIVED THRU OWNERSHIP CHANGE AT SEARS PORTAGE: North Star Meridian Phone System w/3 handsets; Johnson 5,500-lb Pallet Jack, narrow profile; Floor Safe; Pallet Racking; Shelving; Furniture Dollies; File Cabs; Bar Fridge; Microwaves; Office Chairs; Neon Open Sign; Cash Register; CONSIGNED BY ANDY NICK: Shop Tools, Air Tools, Roto Tiller. Large selection of antiques & Collectibles from a private consignor, full list on the web. TO CONSIGN TO ANY OF OUR AUCTIONS CALL BRAD AT (204)476-6262 Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262 sell. Detailed List & Pictures at meyersauctions.com MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Consignment Auction Saturday, June 23rd 10:00am Stonewall, MB. 12 Patterson Drive Featuring GUNS, Modern, Vintage, 22s, Rifles, Prohibited along w/Equipment, Farm Misc, Large Amount of Tools, Yard & Rec Consignments Welcomed! Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Huge Auction Sale for Joe & Teresa Byra of Lockport, MB Saturday, May 26th, 2012 8AM 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. 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. Far too much to list. NOTE: Viewing 6 a.m., Registration 7 a.m. Sale Satrts 8 a.m. Sharp! See www.capitalauction.net for listing and pictures or for more information call:

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

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Farm/Construction/Logging AUCTION SALE Balaton Beach Farms Saturday, June 16th, 9:30am Riverton, MB Location: 3 Miles South on Hwy #8 then 2 Miles East on Balaton Rd Auction Note: HUGE Retirement Auction! Items Maintenance List is a Priority here! Contact: Otto (204)378-2998 or (204)642-2194 Sprayer: 06 Spray Coupe 7650 DSL Auto Steer, 80-ft. Auto Boom Markers, 750-gal Tank Triple Nozzle, 14.9x46 Tires, 2,189-hrs, Exc Cond Tractors: 93 Ford 846 4WD Cummins LT 10.A Quad hyd 18.4x38, 8,700-hrs; Vers 875 4WD Cummins Quad Hyd 20.8x38; Ford 8340 MFWA Cab P Shift 3PH 540/1000 Dual Hyd w/Leon 790 FEL 11,500-hrs; 97 Ford 6640 MFWA Cab P Shift 3PH 540/1000 Dual Hyd w/Allied 694 FEL, 7,803-hrs; 86 Ford 8210 MFWA Cab HL Range 3PH 540/1000 Dual Hyd w/Leon 790 FEL 9,754-hrs; 2) Cockshutt 60 PTO Pulley; McCormick W4 Ext Hyd PTO w/Saw Mandrel; AC WF PTO Pulley Combines & Swathers/Mower Cond: NH TX36 Combine Melroe 388 PU 30.5L32 Rice Tires Hopper Ext Chopper, 2,700-hrs Shedded; MF 760 Combine V8 Perkins PU Hopper Ex Chopper 3,600 hrs; MF750 Combine Chopper Hopper Ext 2,234-hrs; Heston 8400 Swather/Mower Cond Cab A/C, 5,755-hrs; 21-ft. Grain Header w/PU Reel; 16-ft. Model 840 Mower Cond Header Double Auger MF 20-ft. Straight Cut Header; Set Tracks for MF 750 Grain Equip: Air Seeder Morris 9000 35-ft. 9-in. Spacing & Knock Down Spikes w/Morris 6130 2 Tank Cart, Sold After Morris Rangler 111 36-ft. Harrow Packer; Laurier 70-ft. Spring Tine Harrows; Coop 204 38-ft. Chisel Plow w/Mulchers; Wil-Rich 30-ft. Vibra Cult w/Mulchers; Int 45 24-ft. Vibra Cult w/Mulchers; Kellobilt 210 14-ft. Offset Disc Notched Blades; Highline XL 6084 hyd Rock Picker; Rockomatic TM12 Rock Rake; HD 10-ft.w 48-in. Drum Land Packer; 2) Int 5100 24 Run Seed Drill SAFAGA w/Swing Gang; Coop 203 16-ft. Deep Tiller w/Mulchers; Int 770 5B Plow Auto Kickback; Vertex 5500 Grain Dryer w/Canola Screen; Demco 400-gal 45-ft. Boom Truck mt Sprayer w/Honda Engine; 4-Ton Trailer Fertilizer Spreader; Kendon 220-Bus Hopper Trailer; Swather Carrier; 2) 1,200- gal Poly Tanks; 1) 300 gal Poly Tank Haying & Misc Equip: Delmar 1620 2 Arm Bale Wagon 16 Bale; 2) 02 NH 688 Auto Tie Rd Baler; NH 166 Swath Invertor; MF 39 6 Wheel Rake; Allied 3PH 96-in. 2 Stage Snowblower w/Hyd Chute; Leon 3100 3PH 9-ft. Hyd Angle Blade Heavy Trucks: 00 Int 9400 N14 Cummins 18-SPD Air Ride 40,000-lb Rise Bunk 718,000-km, Sft; 96 Int 9200 Detroit 460 18-SPD Air Ride 40,000-lb Rise Bunk 1.5m km Sft; 77 Mack 300 Plus 12-SPD Wet Kit; 78 Mack 300 Plus 10-SPD Tandem w/Arnes 14-ft. Gravel B&H; 74 Ford F600 w/14-ft. Grain B&H Roll Tarp, 51,000m Trailers: Transcraft Single Drop 10-ft. Nose 25-ft. Deck 5-ft. Beaver Plus Ramps, Sft; 91 Lode King Super B, Hopper Grain Trailer; 94 Lode King Super B Hopper Grain Trailer; 94) Thurway Triaxle Super B Flat Deck Sft; 97) Freuhauf B Train Flat Deck w/Hay ext Sft; 2) 96 Great Dane 48-ft. Air Ride Flat Deck, Adj Axle; 91 Freuhauf B Train Flat Deck w/Hay Ext; 81 Fruehauf B Train Flat Deck w/Hay Ext Farm Use; Fruehauf 45 Insulated Semi Storage Trailer Construction & Logging Equip: 89 Int 92 60 Serials Crawler 10-ft. Dozer Manual Angle 24-in. w/Tracks Canopy PTO Hyd Outlet; Terrex Wheel Loader 4-in-1 Bucket 5,064-hrs S#7220; Bradco 11 HD 3PH Backhoe Attach w/12x24-in. Buckets; 02 Apache Jade 2100 3PH PTO Drive Saw Mill Cuts, Splits & Conveyor Lift; Portable Sawmill 44ft. Rail PTO Drive w/16-ft. Feed Table; 4 Blade Edger PTO or Pulley Drive; Drott Cruz Air 40 Wheel Drott Grapple & 24-in. Bucket, 3,547-hrs, Sold after Tag Along hyd Slasher 60-in. Blade; Case 125B Track Excavator Dietz Engine w/Delimer Boom; 81 Trailmobile Flat Deck B Train w/Mounted Barko 26-ft. hyd Log Picker; Drott 1 Cord Log Grapple; Case Drott 40 Track Excavator Feller-Buncher w/5-ft. Bucket 471 Detroit Engine 12,342-hrs S#6275275 Grainaries & Augers: NRW 2,400-bus Epoxy Coated Hopper Bins w/Aeration; NRW 41-Ton Epoxy Coated Hopper Bin; Westeel Rosco 1,850bus Hopper Bin; Farm King 51 MK 10-in.x60-ft. PTO Auger; Westfield 7-in. 41-ft. Gas w/Elec Start; Westfield 6-in. 41-ft. Auger w/Elec Motor; Westfield 6-in. 36-ft. Gas Motor; Universal 25-ft. Leg; Above Hopper Bagger w/Scale; Hyd Drill Fill; Pencil Augers; Flighting; 30-ft. Grainery Metal Ladder w/Safety Cage Light Vehicles: 98 Dodge 2500 Cummins Turbo DSL 4x4 Reg Cab 389 K Sft; 94 Dodge 1500 Ram 318; 86 Chev Passenger Van 6.2 DSL Auto; 86 Dodge 50 Sport; 79 Dodge 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 360 Std; 60s Int 1100 1/2-Ton Yard & Rec: Grass Hopper 1820 Zero Turn Hyd Riding Mower 60-in.; Lawn Flite 16-HP Garden Tractor w/36-in. Gas Roto Tiller; 81 Honda 200 3 Wheeler; Mini Kota 35 12V 3-SPD Outboard; 1979 Motor Ski Mirage II Snowmobile; Trailer Blazer Doube Snowmobile Trailer Blding Misc: ATCO 10x44-ft. Mobile Building on Skids Medium Cond; 2) Disassembled Walkin 1) 10x12-ft. Cooler 1) 10x20-ft. Freeze Both Complete w/Compressor Units; Berkel Com Elec Meat Slicer; HD Meat Sausage Grinder; 2) Herman Nelson Heaters; OH Natural Gas Heater; Elec Motors; 1,000-gal Fuel Tank on Trailer w/12V Pump & Metor; Fuel Tanks & Stands; 1) 1000 3) 500 3) 300-gal; 3) Fuel Slip Tanks 2) 12V Pumps; Handler Chemical Applicator; 27) Cases Round Up; 7) Cases Merg; 6) Jugs Heat; Beline Application Hay Baler Twine; Mink Cages; Metal Desks; Filing Cabinets Misc: Auto EZ-Steer Kit; Implement Parts; Semi Headache Rack; Mack C50 Engine; Mack Rad; Mack 10-SPD Trans; 60s Mack Doors; Deutz 2 cyl DSL Engine; 6 cyl Flat Head Engine; 18-HP B&S Engine; Various Tires; Auto; Implement; Semi; Tractor; 6) House Trailer Axles w/Wheels; Pallet Forks for FEL; HD Winch; 2) Metal Banding Machine; Chains; Load Binders; Hyd Cyl; Hyd Hoses; Scissor Hoist off 3-Ton; Hd Cyl Off Drott; Welding Material; Channel; Pipe; Flat; Grates; Cable; 24-ft. Tower Tools: 2) Honda 5000Watt Generators; Lincoln Arc Welder; Port Air Comp; Chain Saw More SMALLER Items Listed Soon! Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Call today! 1-800782-0794.

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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 AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

AUCTION SALE FOR DAVE & JESSIE REIMER Sat., June 2nd, 2012 11:00am. 8-mi N of Elm Creek or 9-mi S of Oakville MB on Hwy 13 till Rd 54N 5-mi W till Rd 29 turn S till yard #53154. Tractors: 2005 5455 MF mech frt; 1070 MF loader 3-PTH dual PTO 2 hyds 3,500-hrs, 18.4R34 frt 14.9R24; 2007 M108S Kubota mech frt 3-PTH 2 hyds, 32-SPD trans air ride seat dual PTO 740-hrs 18.4x34; 1949 8N Ford 3-PTH PTO newer manual for 8N Ford; Truck & Trailers: 1995 Ford F250 7.3 DSL 4x45-SPD std; 1999 20-ft Norbert Gooseneck Stock Trailer; 2000 26-ft. Norbert flat Deck Gooseneck Trailer; 2 shop bilt 4x8-ft quad Trailer; Haying Equip: 2002 814 Hesston Rd Baler; 1997 1150 12-ft. Hesston Haybine; 15-ft. Vers PT Swather; NH 56 Hay Rake & 1 for parts; 7-ft. NH Trailer type sickle mower; 5-ft. 3-PTH rotory mower; Dump Rake; Hay Tester; Seeding & Tillage Equip: 20-ft. Vers Cult; 6 14 JD Plow; 13 sect Diamond Hyd Harrows; 16-ft. (2-8s) 100 INT Press Drills; 20-ft. Oliver Tandem Disc; 1300 Lilliston Fert Spreader; 175 Gehl Manure Spreader; 7-ft. 3-PTH Ford Cult; 7-ft. 3-PTH Sovema Rotovator; 7-ft. Coil Packer; 2 (older) grain wagons; 6x36-ft. Westfield PTO auger; 6x36-ft. Vers PTO Auger; Pencil Augers; Cattle Equip: 3-PTH Post Hole Auger; 9 & 14-in. Bits; 300-bu wood Self Feeder; Lewis Cattle Oiler; Paysen Squeeze Chute w/Palpation Cage; 10x20-ft. Calf Shelter; 17-in. Hammer Mill; Bale elevator; Panels & Rd bale Feeders; SS hog Feeder; Shop Tools: Floor model Drill Press; Parts Washer; 3000W pow-er Generator; Banjo Pump; 100-ft. of 2-in. Water Hose; Elect Cut off saw; 1/2-in. elect Drill; 2 Sump Pumps; Submersible Pump; Hyd Jacks; Hyd implement cyl; Bolt bin w/new bolts; Steel Pipes; like new 1-in. Flat iron; Hand Tools & elect motors; elect Chain Saw Sharpener; 13A Side Grinder; 15, 16 & 20-in. Tires; Purple Martin House; Chains & Shovels; wheel barrow; wood work bench; Pony Saddle; Household & Butchering Equip: Meat Grinder w/3-HP elect motor; 1-gal Sausage Maker; SS top Table; Meat Tubs; 2 Feed Cookers; Meat Band Saw; Meat Cutting Block; Chicken plucker; 2 Twin Tubs; 2 wrapping paper holders; apart size Deep Freeze; 2 Deep Freezers; Fridge; Beam Scale; Picnic Table; Folding Tables; 2 small Tables; Dryer; 2 Kids Wagons; Valley Comfort stove; Windows; 4x4 wood box for small animals; Antiques & Collectibles: Steel Wagon Wheels; Horse Harness; Horse Collars; set of Spread Rings; Buggy Parts; Double Trees; Hay Knife; Hay Spade; hand Corn Grinder; Blow Torch; Kids Bob Sleigh; Model A Horns; Stable Lanterns; Road marker Lantern; Brass Milk Can; Cistern Pump; 3 & 5-gal Crocks. Terms: cash, cheque w/Photo ID debit, M/C Lunch served. Subject to additions & deletions. Not responsible for any errors in description GST & PST will be charged where applicable. Everything Sells AS IS where IS All Sales Final. Owners & auctioncompany are not responsible for any accidents on sale site. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd of Austin MB Dave Nickel & Marv Buhler auctioneers. Phone (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900 website www.nickelauctions.com Owners: (204)436-2051

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions ED’S CUSTOM SERVICE AUCTION Sun., May 27th, 2012. 12:30pm 307 Carl Ave Langenburg, SK. Contact (306)743-5053 EQUIPMENT: 2003 KABOTA DSL #7800 w/LA 402 Loader, 35-HP hydro, 3-PTH, 4 WD, homemade cab, heater, windshield washers, 3,600-hrs, good; Including Kabota 2003 Ser#RCK60-27B Billy mower; 2007 5-ft. Rotor tiller, sold separate; Shulte 62-in. 2 Stage 3-PTH snow blower, hyd chute, sold separate; Ariens grass catcher on wheels; 2011 Huskavarnia riding lawn mower YTH 23V48, 23-HP Hydro 41-hrs, w/bagger, MINT; 3-PTH 6-ft. land leveler; 3-PTH diamond harrows; 4-Ton land packer; Hyd Dr hedge trimmer to fit FEL; Swisher 6.5-HP Trimmax; 500-gal aluminum tank, trailer, Honda engine & pump, new tires; Large agra fab fert, grass, spreader; Westward fert, grass spreader, New; Huskavarnia #316 electric saw; Black & Decker hedge trimmers; Pruners (wallapers) shears; Black & Decker alligator branch trimmers; Scotts fert & grass spreader; Prime grip laser level, like new; Titan laser level; Honda F-320 garden cultivator, like new; Wheel barrows. Plus misc shop, shop tools, presses, compressors, grinders, saws, nuts, bolts, etc. Ed is retiring from Landscaping business. Equipment is top quality industrial. This is an excellent sale to buy yd & lawn equip. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing & pics. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

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/800-gal poly tank; 14-ft. Miller offset disc; Flexi Coil 60-ft. tine harrows; Co-op G-100 18-ft. discer; Co-op G-100 18-ft. discer; Co-op G-100 12ft. 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 1,900bu. bins on wood floor; chore time 10-ton gal-vanized hopper bin; Baldor 3-HP aeration fan; Sa-kundiak 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 500-bu 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 & pho-tos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)4212928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962 Mack Auction Co. presents a large equipment yard auction Saturday June 23, 2012 10 a.m. at the Estevan Motor Speedway on the Shand Access Road East Side of Estevan, Sask. Watch for signs! Up for auction 20’x50’ insulated and lined shop for removal before Oct. 31,2012. Up for auction JD 4240 2WD tractor, JD 8440 4WD tractor, JD 8430 4WD tractor, JD 4010 2WD Diesel tractor with Case 70 FEL, JD 401 C 2WD industrial tractor, Versatile 700 4WD tractor with 12’ dozer blade and rear mount Allied 895 loader, Case 1370 2WD tractor with clamp on duals, Belarus 611 2WD diesel tractor with PTO, Gleaner L-2 SP combine, Gleaner 24’ straight cut header, MF 24’ 9024 combine header , Versatile 20’ PT swather with Macdon Pickup reel, Koenders Poly swath roller, Case 8465 Round baler, MF #12 square baler and stooker, MF 124 square baler, 5 bundles 1x8-8’ windbreak slabs, 4 Ritchie livestock water bowls, 2007 Polaris Ranger 4WD side by side quad with 332 hours, hard top canopy’s to fit Polaris Rangers, 2 place snowmobile trailer, 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2 door hardtop car, 1959 4 door Impala 4 door for restoration, 1981 Cargostar single axle grain truck with Allison automatic, 1995 Chev extended cab short box pickup, 1995 Ford 150 4WD truck, 1998 Ford F150 4WD extended cab pickup, 1994 Ford F150 4WD extended cab, 1993 Chev 2WD pickup, 1993 Freightliner single axle 24’ delivery van with ramp, 1985 IHC delivery van with 466 engine, 1986 3 ton gravel truck, 1967 Dodge one ton dually with steel box and hoist, 1974 GMC 5000 grain truck with steel box and hoist, Farm King 7-46 grain auger with Onan engine, Sakundiak 6-33 grain auger, Westfield 7-33 auger with 13 HP Honda engine, Sakundiak 6-36 grain auger, 28’ JD 655 air seeder, 33’ Allis Chalmers 2600 D Double Disc, 35’ IH 55 chisel plow cultivator, 27’ IH Vibra cultivator, 12’ acreage cultivator, Rockomatic rock picker, 12’ rock rake PTO drive, Land Pride 3PTH 5’ finishing mower, cement mixer, Leon FEL, 100 Barrel tri axle pup trailer, 2002 tilt 24’ trailer flat deck trailer with 7000lbs. winch,Well site mobile rig shack with 10x32 living quarters, shopbuilt 20’ hi-boy flatdeck trailer, Arnold Bros storage reefer van, enclosed B train storage trailers with fuel storage and parts shelving, tandem axle dolly convertor, Rhino aluminum tub ATV trailer, Aluminum jet ski lift, Cub Cadet zero turn RZT lawn mower with 40 hours, Eagle gas engine air compressor, slip tanks, 1250 gallon poly water tanks, aluminum ladders and step ladders, Metal Industries 1500 bushel hopper bottom bin. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for complete printable sale bill, photos and video. Join us on Facebook. 306-487-7815 or 306-421-2928 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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 & the estate of Floyd Krell 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; Ford Vers 846 Designation 6 4WD tractor w/3,478-hrs; JD 6400 2WD tractor w/580-hrs; JD 4020 2WD tractor w/Leon FEL; JD 60 2WD tractor; Case 970 2WD tractor w/4,243-hrs; 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; Case IH 2 14-ft. Hoe Drillls w/factory transport; Case 3 12-ft. 6200 disc drills w/factory transport; 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; 2004 Chev Silverado 1500 extended cab 2WD PU; 1987 Ford F-800 grain truck w/24,900-kms; 1956 Chev 1-ton step side truck; 1947 1-ton step side grain truck w/box & hoist; 1992 Chev Silverado 1500 regular cab 2WD PU; 2004 Buick Century Limited 4 door car w/48,885-kms; Vers 400 20-ft. SP swather; NH 109 28-ft. PT swather; Co-op 428 swather; Cushion Air 5000 grain vac; Sakundiak 7-45 PTO auger; Sakundiak 7-45 auger w/Kawasaki engine; Pool 7-45 auger w/Kohler engine; Brandt 6-37 auger, hyd drill fill; 40-ft. JD 610 cultivator; 41-ft. Friggstad DT cultivator w/Degelman harrows; Morris 36-ft. rod weeder; Cockshutt 247 14-ft. cultivator; Cockshutt 15-ft. discer; 40-ft. diamond harrows; Highline 50-ft. wing up packer drawbar; 50-ft. Wilcar tine harrow sprayer; 14-ft. White cultivator; Rockomatic rock picker; NH 268 square baler; NH 357 mix mill; JD 410 round baler; Summers truck mount sprayer; 1,000gal 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 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.

The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

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FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Swathers 1980 VERS 4400 SP, cab, 18-ft. draper head, $3,500 OBO. Phone (204)324-1924, leave msg.

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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.

HUGE ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION OF OSCAR MITCHELL MOOSOMIN, SK Saturday May 26th at 9 am CST Moosomin Communiplex

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Various JD HAYBINE 1600 12-FT, GOOD SHAPE, $4,500 (204)224-5010 janlaz@mts.net 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. 1984 1480 IH COMBINE, real clean, $20,000 work order, $11,500; 4400 Vers swather 22-ft., new canvas, cab, $2,900. (204)529-2091 or (204)529-2046, Cartwright.

AUTO & TRANSPORT

1999 MODEL 590 NH big square baler, 3x3x8-ft bales, 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.

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Ross Taylor Auction Service 204-877-3834 For full listing and photos www.rosstaylorauction.com BUILDINGS

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AUTO & TRANSPORT Autos

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. 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. 2006 PB 386, C13, 13-SPD, 990-kms. Nice, only $43,900. Phone: (204)324-6298. 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. 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. 75 DODGE 3-TON TRUCK, plumbed for hydraulic auger, roll-tarp, asking $3500 OBO. Phone Bob (204)352-4221, Glenella. 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.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers 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.

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

BEEKEEPING

STRONGEST POSTS INDUSTRY-WIDE Toll Free:1-877-239-0730 www.mcdiarmid.com/farm CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

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.

BUSINESS SERVICES

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

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

CONTRACTING CONTRACTING Custom Work C & C DIGGING, ditching, dug outs, clean outs, lagoons, demolition, land clearing, disking, heavy disc rentals, manure stockpiling, verticle beater manure spreading, dirt & gravel hauling w/track hoes, long-reach track hoe, bulldozer, loader, trucks, laser & brush cutter. Phone:(204)749-2222 (204)856-3646. 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.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

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

CASE 24B 4X4, 2.5-YD, 123-HP loader, shedded. $18,900. Will seal. Phone: (204)324-6298

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.

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 FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment 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.

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

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

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.

BUILDINGS

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

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

REBUILT CONCAVES Rebuild combine table augers, Rebuild hyd. cyls, Roller mills regrooved, MFWD housings rebuilt, Steel & aluminum welding, Machine Shop Service, Line boreing & welding. Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB. (204)966-3221, Fax (204)966-3248.

Combines

BEEKEEPING Bee Equipment

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

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.

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

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA, ACCESS cab, 4x4, V8, auto, air, cruise, tilt, PW, PM, PL, tow package, $8995. Allan Gillis Auto Sales, (204)856-3283.

2003 BR 750 NH baler, excellent condition, always shedded, $10,500; 34-ft. aluminum hay trailer, $2,000. (204)269-5317 or (204)782-1336.

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

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.

1985 FORD F700 GRAIN truck, 8.2 Detroit diesel, 5+2, 47,000-mi, savvied. Phone:(204)755-2910.

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

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

93 MF 200 SWATHER w/22-ft grain table, Honeybee knife & drive, shedded, runs great, tractor has 4000-hrs & header 2000-hrs. Good condition, reasonably priced @ $10,000. Phone:(204)248-2407 or (204)526-5225.

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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FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

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

FARM MACHINERY Grain Handling

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

Walinga agri-Vac! Fergus, On: (519) 787-8227 carman, MB: (204) 745-2951 Davidson, SK: (306) 567-3031 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 NH 853 ROUND BALER, new chain & PU, rebuilt PU last year, $3,500. (204)722-2023 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.

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. FOR SALE: 1997 NH 1475 haybine, 2300 header, good condition, $8,500 OBO. Phone (204)827-2070, Glenboro, MB. JD HAYBINE 1600A, FIELD ready, asking $6500 OBO. Phone Bob (204)352-4221, Glenella. NH 1441 DISC MOWER conditioner, 15-ft., $15,900 OBO. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Ford/New Holland COMBINE FORD NH 1988 TR96, 971 header, 2,276 engine hrs, 1,875 sep hrs, good shape; Also 973 25-ft. flex header. Phone (204)745-6231

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 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 2 GLEANER 327 STRAIGHT cut headers, 27-ft bat reel, new knives, shedded, asking $3000/each; one header carrier for $1200. Phone:(204)248-2407 or (204)526-5225. 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 platforms in stock, all makes. All prices OBO. Header Trailers also available. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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. BRANDT SB 4000 PT sprayer, 100-ft. suspended boom, 1,600-gal US tank, rinse tank, Raven controller, Norak boom height, chem handler, windcones, triple nozzle bodies, 5 section plumbing, frost kit, 380/85Rx46 tires, excellent condition, $42,000. 30.5Rx32 tires on rims avail. Flexicoil model 65 PT sprayer, 100-ft. wind curtains, hyd pump, double nozzles, foam marker, 800-gal Imp, good condition, $4,300. (204)635-2625, cell (204)268-5539, Stead. 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 120-FT SPRAYER 1250-GAL wind screens, hyd. pump, raven controller, 18.4x38 tires, 3 set of nozzles. Asking $2000; Spray Air 90-ft 3-pt sprayer, asking $5500. Phone:(204)248-2407 or (204)526-5225. 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

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

210 SERIES FH 424-28 w/2115 tank, extended to 169-bu. new cross auger, new shaft monitor, new clutch, liquid kit, 7-in. fill auger, 3 quarter inch openers used 1 season, field ready, $10,000 firm. (204)967-2009, Kelwood, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

Tillage & Seeding - Harrows & Packers

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

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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

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Tillage 35-FT IHC DEEP TILLER, no harrows or tandem wheels, cable-lift, asking $1200 OBO. Phone Bob (204)352-4221, Glenella. FARM KING 60-FT HARROW bar spring harrows, low wear, good condition, asking $1200. Phone:(204)248-2407 or (204)526-5225.

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Various 12-FT IH 5100 DD Wheel Drill, C W grass seed attachment. Phone:(204)638-7425. 1 PAIR HAUKAAS side arm field markers, 27-45ft., $400. Phone (204)353-4173. JD TANDEM DISC AW model, 20-in. blades, 9-in. spacing, 13-ft. wide, good shape, $3,000 OBO. Phone (204)669-9626.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

TracTors FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Allis/Deutz

21-FT. AC DOUBLE DISC 1 wing, $2,200 OBO. Phone (204)324-1924, leave msg. 60-FT. HERMAN HARROW, $900; 25-ft. JD chisel & harrows, $1,800; 24-ft. Wilrich cultivator w/harrows, $900; 40-ft. Vibra shank w/harrows, $1,800; 41-ft. 7-in. Farm King auger w/13-HP Honda engine, $1,100; 8 wheel V rake, 3-PTH, $1,200; 12-ft. Richardson Hi-Dump, $1,150. (204)529-2091 or (204)529-2046, Cartwright.

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 1997 CASE STEIGER 9390 6,420-hrs, almost new 520/85Rx42 triples, 4 hyds, 24-SPD, weights, very good, $96,000. Phone (204)635-2625 or cell (204)268-5539, Stead.

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.

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

AEROWAY 15FT LOW ACRES, like new, $10,000 (780)524-2987, Valleyview, Ab.

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.

EMERSON 600 SCRAPER, $4,500; Degelman rock picker, $500. (204)483-2717, Souris.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere 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

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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 2008 JD 5525 CAB, air, htr, Frt Whl Assist, 3-PTH, JD563 ldr, 400-hrs, like new, $47,900 OBO. Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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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. JD 4440 W/6000-HRS, FACTORY duals, cab air/heat, 707 Leon loader w/quick-attach bucket. Phone:(204)427-2703.

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 1985 836 DESIGNATION 6, 4WD Versatile w/M10 Cummins engine, showing 6,875-hrs, plummed for air seeder, tires are 18.4x38 Goodyear’s, w/90% rubber left, tractor has PTO & in very good condition, very economical on fuel. Phone:(204)836-2293 & leave message.

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

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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.

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FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Various 1975 2670 CASE IH, 18.4 x 38 tires, PTO, good condition. Phone:(204)886-2528. 79 2670 CASE pwr shift, needs hyd pump, otherwise good, $3,000; 1984 Massey 2745 5,000-hrs, V8, 24-SPD, 150-HP, dual, pwr shift, good shape, but clutch won’t release, motor needs to be split, $5,000. (204)722-2023

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 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. 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. 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.

EQUINOX TANKS: LR 171 915 imperial gallons, vented lid, $520 SPC; LR 177 yellow 1250-gal tank $660 SPC, LR 175; black, 1250-gal $425 SPC, all 2-yr warranty. 6-ft Farm King mechanical swath roller mount, $675. A&T Sales LTD. Phone: (204)822-1354 or (204)823-1559. 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: JD 9340 hoe drill, 30-ft., factory transport, markers, $1,000. Phone (204)386-2043. 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. 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. NH DISCBINE 1432, BEHLER 10 Wheel Rake, Mole Hill Leveler, all excellent condition. Shellmouth, MB. Phone:(204)564-2540. www.buyandsellfarmmachinery.com.

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: 3-PT HITCH, 9-FT New Holland mower, any condition. Phone:(204)843-2917, early mornings or late evenings. WANTED: GOOD Phone:(204)655-3458.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental

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.

BLACK & RED ANGUS bulls for sale, 2 & 3 yr olds, asking $2,300. Phone (204)937-3378.

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

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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.

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Spring Horse & Tack Sale Friday, May 25 2012

Tack Sale - 1 pm - Horse Sale - 4:30 pm Horses accepted Thursday till 8 pm and Friday morning *** EID forms required at time of delivery *** Cattle Sales Spring/Summer Schedule

— Sale every TWO weeks. (Closed first two weeks in July) Machinery consignment sale — Wed June 27th Office will be open reduced hours for the summer. For more information please call 306-735-2822 or check the website www.whitewoodlivestock.com for summer schedule

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.

SUMMER SHEEP & GOAT SALES 1st Thursday of Every Month June 1st 1PM Gates Open Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM Thurs. 8AM-11PM Friday 8AM-6PM Sat. 8AM-4PM For more information call: 204-694-8328 or Jim Christie 204-771-0753

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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.

FOR SALE:15 Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Holloway Angus (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622 Souris, MB.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh

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.

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

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus

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

2 YR OLD RED Angus bulls, $1600 each. Phone: (204)371-6404, Ste Anne, MB.

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.

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 RED ANGUS 2-YEAR BULLS, Black & Red yearling Angus bulls, Blue Gentian Angus. Phone:(204)425-3401 or cell (204)380-2551. REG PURE BRED RED Angus yearling bulls & two 2-yr old bulls for sale. Semen tested, guaranteed ,papers & delivered. Call Don (204)422-5216.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais 10 PB CHAROLAIS COWS bred Charolais & 10 open heifers. Martens Charolais & Seed (204)534-8370.

For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus BATTLE LAKE FARM HAS PB Black & Red yearling Angus bulls & 2, 2 yr old Red bulls for sale. Phone (204)834-2202, Carberry.

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin 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. 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.

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

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 Horses LIVESTOCK Horses – Norweigian Ford 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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WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM HAS good quality Maine-Anjou bulls for sale & several Red Angus bulls for sale. Phone:(204)373-2631 Sid Wilkinson.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Salers PUREBRED SALER BULLS FOR 2-yr old, red or black, birth weight performance bloodlines in Canada, timum growth, very quiet, semen teed. Phone:(204)762-5512.

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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

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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CEE FARMS MAINE-ANJOU HAS for sale yearling & 2 yr old Maine-Anjou bulls, all solid colour, all Polled. Tested & guaranteed, delivery avail. Moderately priced. (204)476-6447, leave msg.

CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE at the farm. Good selection, come and take a look. Walking Plow Charolais, Phone:(204)427-2589.

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.

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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: 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.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou

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.

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Livestock Handling Equipment for info regarding products or pricing, please call our office. We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural products for your livestock needs. (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc)

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

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.

FOR SALE: YEARLING & 2 yr old Charolais bulls, coloured & white, quiet, tested, delivered, $2,100. Wayne Angus (204)764-2737, Hamiota.

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BULL FOR SALE: 1-2yr old Red Angus X Charolais. Will semen test, $1600. Call Mark after 6:00pm (204)422-5914.

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FOR SALE 2 YEARLING Charolais bulls, semen tested, yearling & birth weights, guaranteed & can be delivered. Jack Bullied, (204)526-2857.

Monday May 28th 12:00 Noon Sheep & Goat plus Small Animal Regular cattle sales every Tuesday @ 9 am

7 RED CROSSBRED COWS, w/black calves at side. Phone:(204)265-3143 or (204)479-0116.

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.

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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

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.

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM HAS several good quality Red Angus bulls for sale, also has Maine-Anjou bulls for sale. Phone:(204)373-2631 Sid Wilkinson.

FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALES Every Friday 9AM Receiving open until 11PM Thursdays

14 COWS W/CALVES, 1 bred fall calver. Phone: (204)855-2897 or (204)748-7442.

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

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.

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. WANTED: PERSON INTERESTED MB Shorthorn’s as a MB Shorthorn 14 years +. Susan Armbruster, PO burn, MB, R0J 1V0. Phone/fax parmbruster@xplornet.com

IN representing lassie. Must be Box 597, Ross(204)859-2088

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.

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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

Specialty LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment 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. 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.

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

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.

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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.

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

FOR SALE: BLUE HEELER pups, from good working parents, born March 4th, 2012. Phone (204)732-2481, evenings. MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPS, dewormed & 1st vet check, ready to go to their new homes Apr 11th, $400. Call (204)434-6132.

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

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba 159-ACRES ARBORG AREA, approx. 100-acres mature bush, balance pasture, $53,000. Call Mike, Golko’s Realty (204)642-7979. 482 ACRES FENCED PASTURE land, Waldersee. Liz Sumner, Gill & Schmall Agencies. Phone:(204)476-6362. FARM SPECIALIST: COUNT ON GRANT TWEED, informed, professional assistance for sellers & buyers. Call (204)761-6884 anytime, or www.granttweed.com. Service with integrity. 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. 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

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or to talk about what is involved, 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 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 GOOD PASTURE AVAILABLE FOR up to 300 cow/calf pairs or yearlings. Ample water, well fenced. Phone:(204)437-4671. HALF SECTION HAY, CULTIVATED & possible Pasture in Fisher Branch area. Phone (204)228-7063. SEEKING LONG-TERM TENANT FOR 100-ac of pasture/hayland in Glenboro, Phone:(204)827-2171. Leave a message.

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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.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Motorcycles CANADA’S LARGEST HELMET SELECTION & shields. Trade-ins taken, for new & used parts, etc. For motorcycles, motocross, snowmobiles, scooters, mopeds & much more. CANADIAN, 981 Main St. Winnipeg, R2W 3P6. Phone:(204)582-4130. Parts etc. for most CHINESE MX bikes.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 17, 2012

COMMON SEED Various

RECYCLING

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

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

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

CAREERS Sales / Marketing

SEED / FEED / GRAIN SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Feed Grain

Specializing in: • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola, soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) • Agents of the CWB • Licensed & bonded 5 LOCATIONS to serve you!

If you share our passion for quality at every level – in the work we do, in the products we sell, and the people we work with – then Viterra is the place for you.

Quality ingredients start with quality people. Sales Representative Souris, MB

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

**SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY** www.delmarcommodities.com

Toll Free: 888-974-7246 SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Straw 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. 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. FOR SALE: 250 LARGE, ROUND hay bales, Alfalfa brome, no rain, good quality, excellent condition. $45/ each. Can arrange delivery. Phone:(204)746-5121. FOR SALE: 2ND CUT alfalfa round bales, dairy quality, $40 each. Phone:(204)683-2267, St Lazare. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA/BROME BALES. Phone: (204)859-2724 evenings, Rossburn MB. PASTURE AVAILABLE FOR 15 cows & calves. Phone:(204)655-3308.

PEDIGREED SEED Oilseed – Various

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

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

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Grain Wanted

We are looking for a self-motivated, results-focused, customer service driven sales professional to join our team. As the Sales Representative, you will be responsible for maximizing the sales of agri-products and grain delivery through direct contact with clients. Ideal candidates have a post-secondary education in agriculture or agri-business and proven experience in agriculture, customer service and sales. Applicants must also have excellent relationship-building skills and a Class 5 driver’s licence. Tracking number 2320. Viterra offers a competitive salary, employee share purchase and benefits plan. For more information and to apply, please visit Viterra.ca. The closing date for applications is May 25, 2012. Viterra is an exciting, growing, and dynamic global company that provides premium quality food ingredients to the world’s most discerning food manufacturers. Together, we seek to fulfill the nutritional needs of people everywhere. Visit viterra.ca

12-114-126– Sales Representative – Souris, MB Thursday, May 17, 2012 – Manitoba Cooperator 3 columns x 80 lines (5.7” x 5.7143”)

TOOLS

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

“Your feed grain broker”

Brokers of high/low vomi wheat and barley, corn, rye, feed pea canola and soybeans. Farm pickup prices available. Darcy Caners 204-415-3485 dcaners@pvcommodities.com Colin Hoeppner 204-415-3487 choeppner@pvcommodities.com Fax 204-415-3489 www.pvcommodities.com

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

COMMON SEED COMMON SEED Forage 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. 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.

COMMON SEED Various CORN SEED $25/ACRE. Lower Cost Alternative for Grazing & Silage. High Yield & Nutrition 7 to 9-ft. Tall. Leafy Early 2200 to 2350 CHU’s –Open Pollinated Varieties. Phone (204)723-2831. FEED WHEAT SEED for sale. Ike (204)461-1751, Grosse Isle.

CAREERS Sales / Marketing

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.

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

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FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

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

BUYING:

HEATED & GREEN CANOLA • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed

We are buyers of farm grains.

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

1-877-250-5252

Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

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

A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794.

TRAILERS Livestock Trailers EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. NEW STOCK. 10-yr Warranty. Prices starting at $15,100. Leasing available. Available at Sokal Industries Ltd. Phone: (204)334-6596 e-mail: sokalind@mymts.net RED 7X20 NORBERT TRAILER, $6000 OBO Phone Don Ferguson:(306)435-3634. Moosomin, SK.

TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our prices!” “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & price!” “Certainly worth the call!” Phone (204)724-4529. Dealer #4383 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.

CAREERS CAREERS Truck Drivers LOOKING FOR CLASS 1 driver to haul cattle & hay, needed immediatley! $20/hr for right applicant. Phone:(204)447-0398 or (204)448-2343. The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read farm publication.

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“ON FARM PICK UP”

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

TIRES 4 USED 18.4-34 8 ply good casing Phone:(204)237-4204, leave message. FEDERATION TIRE: 1100X12, 2000X20, used aircraft. Toll free 1-888-452-3850 Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!

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