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class of insecticides that could be banned in the European Union because of their risk to honeybees is also under review in Canada. The neonicotinoid class includes imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam products which are the basis for several popular insecticides and seed treatments in Canada. Imidacloprid products include Bayer’s Admire and Gaucho, and thiamethoxam is contained in Syngenta’s Cruiser products. Clothianidin is part of Bayer’s Prosper seed treatment. On June 12, 2012, the Pest

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anadian athlete and competitive rower Marnie McBean told last week’s Canola Council of Canada convention delegates that being a true champion means continuously pursuing improvement, even when you’re already at your best. The three-time-gold Olympian and epitome of focus and unflinching drive was just 24 when she and teammate Kathleen Heddle first rowed to a gold medal win in the 1992 Barcelona games.

It’s an inspiring message that speaks to the canola industry, said Canola Council of Canada president Patti Miller in her own address to the 300 delegates at the 46th a n n u a l c o n ve n t i o n a p t l y themed ‘Go for Gold.’ “We are an industry full of fierce competitors and equally fierce collaborators,” she said. “It is that attitude that has transformed canola from a specialty crop to the No. 1 crop in Canada.” The canola industry is on target to achieving its own goal of 15 millon tonnes of sustainable production and

demand by 2015, said Miller who outlined key priorities of the CCC’s Growing Great 2015 strategic plan — increasing production, consumption and value of all products, securing market access, while increasing product quality and understanding across the entire industry about what it takes to be successful. This past year saw many signs of progress, although it was also a year full of challenges, Miller said. Signs of progress including growers in 2012 breaking their

“You’ve got some significant work to do on the agronomic front.” GREG MEREDITH

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omatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress compared to those grown on conventional farms, according to research published Feb. 20 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Raquel Alcantara Miranda and colleagues from the Federal University of Ceara, Brazil. In their study, the researchers compared the weights and biochemical properties of tomatoes from organic and conventional farms. They found that tomatoes grown on organic farms were approximately 40 per cent smaller than those grown by conventional techniques,

and they also accumulated more compounds linked to stress resistance. According to the authors, organic farming exposes plants to greater stress than conventional farming. They suggest that this increased stress may be the reason organic tomatoes had higher levels of sugars, vitamin C and pigment molecules like lycopene, an antioxidant compound — all of which are associated with the biological response to stress. Based on these observations, the authors suggest that growing strategies for fruits and vegetables should aim to balance plant stress with efforts to maximize yield and fruit size, rather than trying to eliminate stress to increase yields.

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Brazil’s Vale backs out of Argentine potash deal sao paulo /reuters Brazilian miner Vale SA said March 11 it is suspending investments in its $6-billion Rio Colorado potash project in Argentina that has been plagued with cost overruns. The company said in a press statement that the project was not “in line with Vale’s commitment to discipline in capital allocation.” Vale had put the project under formal review in December, the results of which were presented to shareholders today for a decision on whether to suspend investments indefinitely. Vale posted its first quarterly loss in 10 years last month, taking a $5.7-billion hit from money-losing operations. Though the world’s second-largest mining company says it remains committed to the fertilizer sector, it is part of a broader shift among miners away from less profitable assets in the face of lacklustre metals prices.

Kostyshyn says COOL changes will only make a bad situation worse Proposed changes to the U.S. country-oforigin labelling (COOL) regulations are a step backwards, says Ron Kostyshyn, minister of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. “Manitoba hog and cattle producers have already been hit hard by COOL regulations in the United States and these proposed measures will increase discrimination against livestock from Manitoba,” said Kostyshyn. “Imposing more barriers and costly changes on U.S. processors who rely on the CanadaU.S. livestock sector is bad for both countries’ economies.” The proposed changes don’t address the World Trade Organization ruling last year that COOL discriminates against exports of Canadian livestock, he said. In fact, the proposed changes will make the COOL system even more complicated, Kostyshyn said. He said he expressed his concerns to U.S. agricultural officials and industry representatives during a trade mission to Minneapolis last week.

Winter wheat a money-making crop High potential yields, good prices and relatively low production costs have a growing number of farmers interested in winter wheat By Allan Dawson co-operator staff /portage la prairie

t will be a month or so yet before Manitoba farmers get a peek at the winter wheat crop that lies beneath this winter’s heavily insulated snow blanket. Manitoba farmers seeded an estimated 560,000 acres of winter wheat under less-thanideal, dry conditions last fall, but at least it’s well insulated with lots of snow. “I have a great deal of confidence it will be fine,” Dale Hicks, chair of Winter Cereals Canada told Winter Cereals Manitoba’s annual meeting here March 13. Right now, the biggest concern is how long the water from spring run-off will sit on the fields. But not even March snowstorms can dampen the optimism bubbling out of the March 13 Winter Cereals Manitoba ( WCM) meeting. Hopes are high for a repeat of last year’s bin-busting yields. Winter wheat yields averaged 66 bushels an acre in Manitoba last year, slightly above the 10-year average of 63 and 10 bushels an acre higher than in 2011. Prices were also strong. WCM chair Doug Martin sold 60 per cent of his winter wheat (CDC Falcon) last fall picked up in his East Selkirk yard for $8.50 a bushel. Thanks to an average yield of 92 bushels, he grossed $792 an acre. The outlook for winter wheat remains good. Dan Caron, a business development specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives told farmers attending St. Jean Farm Days in January that winter wheat could be the highestgrossing crop in 2013 at $489 an acre. That was based on an average yield of 71 bushels an acre and a price of $6.90 a bushel. He estimated the average farmer would only have to harvest 28 bushels an acre to cover operating costs. Caron also estimated winter wheat will produce the highest marginal return over operating costs at $295.71 an acre — 78 per cent more than canola. It’s no wonder acreage is up threefold over 2011. “The good news was there were quite a few first-time growers who had some success with the crop, which is very positive,” Martin said. But falling canola acres in eastern Manitoba are a concern because canola is preferred to stubble to seed winter wheat into. WCM, which focuses on research and market development, collected $214,088 in levies last year based on its point-of-sale checkoff of 50 cents a tonne, said executive director Jake Davidson. Farmers asked to get $457 back, which Davidson said is

A heavy snow cover means cattle will be on feed for a while longer but it has likely protected much of the province’s winter wheat crop from winterkill. Now if it can just survive spring flooding. photo: rosalyn lockie

an indication the organization’s focus on improving the crop is supported. WCM now has 1,800 members and $380,000 in the bank. Winter Cereals Canada (WCC), which combines Winter Cereals Saskatchewan and Winter Cereals Manitoba, has 16,000 members. “We’re no longer a tiny, little organization that’s struggling,” said WCC chair Dale Hicks, who farms at Outlook, Sask. “We actually have the means to take on some larger projects.” WCC has applied for more research funding through the New Developing Innovative Agri-Products (DIAP) program to support more research, Davidson said. WCC also wants to work with the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) to promote winter wheat exports. With the demise of the Canadian Wheat Board the WCC offered to sponsor grain company officials to attend an all-expenses-paid course to explain different winter wheats and their market potential, Davidson said. One company said if it wanted to learn about winter wheat it would go to Kansas State University, while the rest declined the offer. “When they start shipping

“The good news was there were quite a few first-time growers who had some success with the crop, which is very positive.” Doug Martin

significant quantities overseas to much of these more picky markets, we believe there is potential for a disaster, because that knowledge that was at the wheat board has been disseminated now,” Davidson said. Last fall a lot of western winter wheat was exported to Texas to feed livestock in wake of the drought that affected much of the U.S. Some Mexican buyers were disappointed so much of Western Canada’s winter wheat ended up “in the belly of a cow,” said Jim Smolik, assistant chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission. Canada Western Red Winter wheat is valued for producing wheat flour and performing well for steam buns and noodles. Under the wheat board, usually winter wheat didn’t move from farms until January, Davidson said.

“Companies like Paterson and Richardson, that were not active under the wheat board era, went nuts going after the winter wheat this (crop) year,” he said. The U.S. drought might have had something to do with the strong early demand, he added. Martin also said WCM has no plans to join Manitoba’s new cereals association being set up to collect a checkoff on wheat and barley to fund research and promote sales. Winter wheat might get less attention if it was part of a cereals group, he said. Winter Cereals Manitoba is well funded and lean, Martin said. It operates with one employee and directors don’t receive per diems. “We do it because it’s a great crop to grow and it’s a relatively new crop on the Prairies and we’ve got a lot to learn about it.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

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Commodifying the farm voice

Neigh... I mean, nay, I say! Horsemeat scandal shows why consumers are served by country-of-origin labelling

he coincidence was positively delicious. Shortly after Swedish furniture seller Ikea found itself, shall we say, saddle deep in a saucy mess that featured racier red meat in its Swedish meatballs than you’d normally get from the average European cow, the USDA announced changes to its controversial countryof-origin labelling, or COOL, law for American meat. The two events have more in common than a matched team of plow horses. Ikea’s woes began in late February when a horsemeat-in-lasagna scandal raced across Britain. It soon galloped (sorry) into Ireland, Poland, France and, later, Sweden. Shortly thereafter, a Czech lab found horse DNA in a bag of IKEA’s frozen meatballs. So far, the source of the Secretariat — ah, Swedish — meatballs has not been found and, probably, won’t because, at present, only whole muscle cuts of meats must be identified by country of origin while processed meats do not. But why on earth would food-centric Europeans even buy meatballs at a furniture store? For the same reason Americans buy pizza and burritos at a gas station — it’s cheap and convenient. Just as the European horsemeat scandal was (I just can’t help it) being put out to pasture, the USDA took another crack at writing the rules to implement COOL, the 11-year-old law that’s supposed to inform consumers on the origin of their meat, fish and poultry. Supposed to but never really did because Big Ag and Big Agbiz called in congressional markers to ensure it was delayed, watered down, then challenged as protectionist. Last May, the World Trade Organization obliged and tossed COOL.

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Farmers want an exemption No fertilizer until April 10 unless … By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

warm, dry spring has the Manitoba government reconsidering its new nutrient application rules that prevent fertilizer applications before April 10, a provincial official said March 15. “If the warm weather conditions continue and soils across the province are fully thawed, then the department ( C o n s e r v a t i o n a n d Wa t e r Stewardship) will consider a blanket variation for all producers,” an official said in an email. Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP) president Doug Chorney requested an emergency meeting March 19

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Too soon to give up on winter wheat The mild, South Dakota-style winter may have compensated for the lack of snow cover By Daniel Winters co-operator staff / Brandon

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Dale Hicks shows a browned-off winter wheat plant picked from his farm at a workshop organized by Manitoba Winter Cereals Inc. last week. photo: daniel Winters

h e Pra i r i e w i n t e r wheat crop may have been left looking a bit worse for wear due to unusually low snowfall cover, but there’s still life lurking below those browned-off stalks. That’s because it takes m o re t h a n j u s t a t a p on the head to kill winter wheat, said Outlook, Sask.-area farmer Dale Hicks, who is also chair of the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission. “There’s going to be damage on headlands and hilltops, but not going to experience wall-to-wall death. That’s impossible,” said Hicks, on the sidelines of last week’s workshop hosted by Manitoba Winter Cereals Inc. It takes at least 30 skullshattering whacks, or more accurately, incidents of severe frost, to push the crown tissue over the “line of death.”

Even without good snow cover, Hicks pegs the number of “damage events” on the Prairie crop’s Winter Survival Model at only five so far this winter during cold snaps in January and February. “We had a winter more like South Dakota, where they grow lots of winter wheat without snow,” said Hicks. Driving by at 100 km/h, a field of orange tops flat on the ground might look ripe for spraying out and reseeding. But when attempting to determine if a winter wheat crop is a writeoff or not, he urged farmers to pull up some plants and look for the telltale white to greenish-yellow “thread of life” at the base of the stalk. Black and mushy roots are a sure sign of death. But if it’s mainly white inside with a little brown around the edges, that means the plant has suffered limited injury from frost-induced dehydration – freezer burn. Even so, the end result might be a respectable crop, see WINTER WHEAT on page 6 »

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or some reason during this day and age, it seems that the things that make the most common sense are the most unlikely to happen. Take for example, Danny Penner’s pitch for farm commodity groups to unify under one research, market promotion and policy umbrella (page 5 of last week’s issue). It makes perfect sense, as is often the case with big ideas coming from farmers who Laura Rance still get their boots muddy once in a while. Editor Penner, who farms in southeastern Manitoba, says the current system in which individual commodity groups collect voluntary checkoffs to support their research, development and administration, is not only expensive, it is making it harder for farmers to keep their collective eye on some key targets that are moving in the wrong direction — chiefly their ability to influence policy and maintain unrestricted access to new germplasm. Right now, farmers are paying checkoffs on canola, pulse crops, sunflowers, corn, oats, winter cereals and soon, all cereals. They may also be paying checkoffs to support livestock organizations as well. We won’t even go into the ironies of the current situation. Dwelling on the fact that up until about a generation ago the united farm voice was a force to be reckoned with in Canadian society just makes us feel old. Suffice to say we couldn’t agree more with statements such as these in Penner’s letter to fellow farmers: “Only by working together, combining resources and leveraging individual successes will this initiative generate the input and direction from key producers such as yourselves that it needs to take shape. “Producers today are facing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a great need to create a new national organization to speak with one voice. The reality is there is no such thing as a ‘wheat farmer’ or a ‘flax farmer,’ etc. Producers across the country may as well think like neighbours since their interests in the marketplaces are essentially identical.” In our view, the only real beneficiaries of the present system are governments who like making announcements as they dole out funds on a commodity-by-commodity basis for files all the commissions are working on — research, developing the Canadian “brand,” market access, food safety and traceability. Every time the government makes an “announcement,” of course the recipient organization pumps out a press release applauding the government’s generosity, farm newspapers write stories, and on it goes. Governments like announcing things so much they sometimes do it two or three times for the same amount of money, as was the case with the $90,000 the federal government “announced” for the Canadian Soybean Council in Winnipeg last week. In fact, the money was allocated nearly a year ago and has already been spent. Likewise, we agree with Penner’s concern that farmers should balk at turning control of the future of crop-varietal development over to the life science companies. This is not to suggest these companies don’t do good work. But under that scenario, the odds of openly accessible varieties coming forward that have genetic resistance to a disease such as fusarium head blight are slim to none. Future pest control would more likely be tied to seed, fungicides, seed treatments, herbicides and pesticides that must be purchased annually. Yet that is exactly what will happen with the ongoing process of commodifying the farm voice. Here’s how things are going to unfold, unless farmers get their act together. As the number of commodity hands dipping into farmers’ pockets for annual checkoffs continues to rise, the sheer cost of maintaining the commodity silos becomes exorbitant. By Penner’s math it’s already upwards of $20,000 annually for a mixed-crop farmer working 5,000 acres. Some of those checkoff dollars go for research to be sure. But significant funds are also flowing into those commodityspecific administrations, which direct the commodity-specific communications staff to pump out those press releases applauding government largesse. It’s also notable that it is exceedingly rare to receive a press release from a commodity group that says anything that could be remotely construed as criticism of the present government. Not surprisingly, farmers’ engagement with issues appears to be at an all-time low. Future leaders are hard to find. And as the financial cost of maintaining these commission silos mounts, more farmers will exercise their right to withdraw. The federal government is pulling out of varietal research. If farmers do too, the only ones left in the room will be private companies, whose investment comes with strings attached. Penner’s pitch makes sense. But are farmers ready to step up and be counted?

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Their price-flattening, cross-border flow of livestock, chiefly cattle, they claimed, was far more important to them and international trade than knowing if the hamburger on your grill comes from Nebraska or Nicaragua. The new USDA rules, which it believes are in “compliance with U.S. international trade obligations,” are simple. They refocus the old WTO-violating “Product of the U.S.” label to a more exact “Born, Raised and Slaughtered in the United States.” If, for example, the meat is from an animal born in Canada, then fed and slaughtered in the U.S., the new label will read “Born in Canada, Raised and Slaughtered in the United States.” It’s clear, precise information U.S. consumers have overwhelmingly said they want and need. Most U.S. livestock farmers want it, too, because all want their homegrown product identified at home, the richest, most competitive food market in the world. Meat packers and their “lackeys” — a word often used by Republican Senator Charles Grassley to describe commodity groups like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association who have fought COOL — hate it because, they explain, COOL unfairly targets imports as inferior. That claim, however, also serves to disguise a key benefit of not labelling, the international movement of price-affecting livestock and meat. Canada and Mexico also hate COOL because it limits their exports (mostly cattle) to the U.S. USDA trade data, however, shows otherwise. The total number of cattle collectively exported from Mexico and Canada to the U.S. from 2008, when COOL finally was implemented, to 2012, when it was declared protectionist, was 2.2 million head, 2.0 million, 2.3 million, 2.1 million and 2.6 million, respectively. If that’s protectionism, then we’re all a bunch of meatballs — Angus or Appaloosa — when it comes to international trade because facts simply do not matter.

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hat a difference a year makes. Our main front-page story a year ago had a story with some tips on evaluating whether winter wheat had survived the warm, relatively snow-free winter. The smaller story was on whether the warm weather and lack of moisture might allow the province to lift the Apr. 10 start date for nutrient application. Weather columnist Daniel Bezte wrote about the previous record-breaking week for temperatures. The average daily high at Winnipeg from Mar. 15-19 was 19.6 C, reaching 23.7 C on Mar. 19. Elsewhere we reported Viterra had put itself up for sale, and that Glencore was joining with Agrium and Richardson to purchase the company and break it into chunks. That turned out to be accurate, as did a prediction by CWB analyst Neil Townsend speaking at a meeting in Oak Bluff. He predicted that the ICE wheat futures in Winnipeg would struggle. No contracts traded last week.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Wheat farmers in Western Australia face a financing crunch Bankers want at least eight per cent for operating loans, and are asking for risk-mitigation insurance By Roger Crook

There are many elderly WA farmers who would welcome a buyer knocking on their door, chequebook in hand. It wouldn’t matter where they came from.

wo weeks ago some 350 farmers, politicians and bankers attended a meeting at Kulin in the heart of Western Australia ( WA) wheat country. It was organized by the local representatives of the West Australian Farmers Federation and called “Agriculture in Crisis — looking for a brighter future.” There were no surprises and no answers, just disillusion and frustration. Many WA wheat growers have been slowly sliding into financial trouble for years. Now their troubles are coming to a head. They have suffered from several years of poor seasons caused by drought, frost and summer rain, sometimes all in the same year. Consequently debts have skyrocketed and equity has fallen to a level, which is making the banks nervous. Australia grows about five per cent of the world’s wheat, and provides between 12 per cent and 15 per cent of the wheat annually traded on the global market. WA grows 80 per cent of the wheat exported by Australia. One rural politician has forecast that 30 per cent of WA’s wheat land may not get planted this season due to lack of financing. The average farm debt in WA is around A$850,000 (C$807,000.) Five-year average yields are about 1.2 tonnes per hectare (18 bu./ac.), but vary greatly from year to year. The Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate is three per cent, but the trading bank’s public position is that farm finance this year is “around” eight per cent. I have not found anyone paying less; some have been offered funds at 9.0-9.5 per cent. For many farmers, they, their bank, or both have had enough of

About 350 farmers recently gathered at Kulin in Western Australia at a meeting called “Agriculture in Crisis — looking for a brighter future.” Photo: courtesy Farm Weekly

the huge risks associated with the cost of growing wheat in the 21st century in Western Australia. The head of Agr ibusiness for Westpac, one the four major banks in Australia, confirmed this when he told the farmers his bank was losing its appetite for funding risk. He wants to see some form of riskmitigation insurance before they can confidently lend to agriculture in the future. “It’s a g a m e c h a n g e r f o r u s because it limits… puts a floor in what customers can lose, which means we can talk to their balance sheet over four, five, 10 years, rather than year by year, which is the environment we find ourselves in today,” he said. He went on to say that spending a million dollars to make $50,000 or five per cent was risky enough, but when there was the chance the farmers could lose the lot, then that was a frightening concept. Risk-mitigation insurance is something new to Australian farmers. Historically, most have insured against hail and fire. As costs have increased so have the number of

farmers prepared to take the risk and not insure. Now the banks are saying, “No risk-mitigation insurance — no finance.” The earliest such a scheme can be in place is for the 2014 season and that begs the question of what happens in 2013. Canola seeding will start in late April. The head of Westpac Agribusiness said they have taken the position to look at the farm budgets this year and ask, “If they have a bad year this year, will it bankrupt them?” If the answer is no, then how can we get the million dollars down to say $700,000?” The tough talking, he said, starts if the answer is yes. According to a farm consultant, the variable costs to grow a hectare of wheat in WA are between A$300 and A$320 or about A$121 (C$127) per acre, or $1.2 million for 10,000 acres. There has been a significant decline in the number of farmers in Australia: In 1996-97 there were 246,000 farmers, in 2010 there were 192,600. Fewer farmers are borrowing more.

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, our rural debt has grown from A$1.3 billion in 1965 to $43.4 billion in 2005 and $66.2 billion in 2012. In Western Australia the number of farmers has declined by 40 per cent over the past 30 years — on average, 300 people have left the industry every month. A quarter of farmers in WA are aged 65 or over. It doesn’t look like there are any quick answers except, maybe, from the Chinese. The Chinese have bought many millions of tonnes of iron from WA and now they are buying WA wheat farms. So far they have bought over 100,000 hectares; some say it’s twice that amount, or more. With the world paranoid about food security, it looks like the Chinese have their eyes set on Western Australia and there is no law to stop them buying as much land as they want. There are many elderly WA farmers who would welcome a buyer knocking on their door, chequebook in hand. It wouldn’t matter where they came from. Roger Crook writes about agriculture from Albany, Western Australia.

An agricultural connection to the Iran hostage crisis Since a Canadian flag helped American Lee Schatz escape the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979, he never left home without one Brian Oleson is head of the department of agricultural economics at the University of Manitoba. He recently watched the Academy award-winning film “ARGO,” based on the 1979 rescue of six U.S. diplomats by the Canadian Embassy in Iran under the direction of Ambassador Kenneth Taylor. Here he relates another Canadian connection.

atching “ARGO” reminded me of an evening in December 1991. I held a senior position with the Canadian Wheat Board and was part of the Canadian delegation to a meeting of the International Grains Council in London. The IGC was one of the first tenants in One Canada Place, the largest tower of the immense new Canary Wharf development. Twice a year, grain-importing and -exporting countries met to discuss grain policies, outlook and food aid. Canada and the U.S. were fellow exporters and allies, but sometimes gave each other a difficult time because we had very different policies. At the time the United States and the European Union were at war in grain markets, using high export subsidies to sell wheat and barley. Lee Schatz was one of the members of the U.S. delegation, and we had a good relationship discussing and debating grain markets and policies.

As was the custom, one evening of the IGC meeting was reserved for a large reception for grain trade officials and other dignitaries. I arrived a bit early to what must have been the first cocktail party ever held at Canary Wharf. At the coat check, they approached the task as if it were one of the great mysteries of all time. While still giving out coat tags, I could see over to the side they were piling the coats in a large pile, so I placed my coat by itself in the corner for ready retrieval later. At some point in the evening, Lee Schatz and I decided we should go downtown for a beer and went to get our coats. I slipped over to get mine while Lee stood patiently watching the check-in person who in turn was looking at the tag and wondering how to find the coat in the pile — at that time everyone in London seemed to wear the same style and colour trench coat. Frustrated, Lee walked into the check-in area and circled the pile a couple of times. Suddenly, to my amazement, he reached in, looked rather pleased and pulled out his coat. As we walked down the street, I asked, “Lee, that was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. How did you possibly find your coat in that mess?” He laughed and said, “Well, actually, it was not so amazing as you may think. I had some help.” He touched the Canadian flag pinned to the lapel

of his coat and said, “My Canadian lapel pin was peeking out of that quite incredible pile of coats. I grabbed the lapel and had my coat.” I had noticed Lee was wearing a Canadian pin but did not think anything of it. At international meetings we would often exchange country pins. I said, “You know, I noticed you have been wearing the Canadian pin for the past few days.” He looked at me with a more serious look and said, “I never go anywhere without my Canadian pin. You see, I was the U.S. agriculture attaché to Iran in 1979 and one of the six embassy hostages that escaped. I was taken in by Canada, hidden by the Canadian Embassy for almost three months and smuggled out of Iran using Canadian passports to safety. As I say, I never go anyplace without my Canada pin. It got me out of Iran.” He smiled and added, “And, it got me through again tonight.” When I watched the film “ARGO” and one of the actors playing the role of the agriculture attaché, it somehow had a nice feel to it because of Lee’s words and the warmth he held for Canada. I often have recalled those words. Lee, at the time of this writing, is still working at the USDA after a long career devoted to improving world trade and food systems in general.

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own production record, seeding 21.3 million acres. “They harvested our second-biggest crop ever,” she said. “That shows clear confidence by our growers.”

Management Review Agency issued a notice that nitro-guanidine neonicotinoids were under re-evaluation for potential effects on pollinators “in light of changes in the information required and global updates to the pollinator risk-assessment framework.” The review was apparently in response to an unusually high number of honeybee-mortality reports last spring from beekeepers in corn-growing regions of Ontario, involving over 40 beekeepers and 240 different bee yard locations. One report was received from Quebec involving eight bee yards. A Health Canada repor t says, “The information evaluated suggests that planting of corn seeds treated with the nitro-guanidine insecticides clothianidin and/or thiamethoxam contributed to the majority of the bee mortalities that occurred in corn-growing regions of Ontario and Quebec in spring 2012. The likely route of exposure was insecticidecontaminated dust generated during the planting of treated corn seed. The unusual weather conditions in the spring of 2012 were likely also a contributing factor.” Dry weather during seeding in 2012 apparently contributed to a higher-than-normal shedding of dust from treated seed. On Fe b. 4 , 2 0 1 3 He a l t h Canada released a document advising of best management practices for handling treated seed. “While the focus of this document is on nitro-guanidine neonicotinoid-treated corn seed, these measures may be

Confident

There are good reasons to be confident. Consumption of canola oil is on the rise worldwide, including a 41 per cent use in the U.S last year alone. The value of canola exports nearly doubled in 2012 over the year previous, from $1.58 billion to $3.1 billion. The industry has already surpassed its 2015 target of 7.5 million in seed exports, reaching 8.3 million last year. Domestic crush capacity continues to expand and keep pace with expanding acreage; 2012 saw a seed-processing plant opened at Lethbridge and a new crush plant at Camrose, a refinery added at Clavet plus a 25 per cent crush capacity expansion at Yorkton. “That’s a bricks and mortar commitment and that is a clear vote of confidence from our crushers,” Miller said. Meanwhile, meal exports are up by 10 per cent, including a fivefold increase in sales to Tongwei, China. Canada last year became the largest country to adopt a renewable biodiesel mandate at the national level. But like any star athlete, Canada’s most valuable commodity crop, Canadian canola faces tough competition and formidable challenges. More than 85 per cent of annual Canadian production is now destined for export as seed, oil or meal and the industry is highly susceptible to import-limiting trade barriers, including an increasing number of non-tariff barriers.

Progress

Progress is being made in trade agreements on a number of fronts, Miller said including a memorandum of understanding with China. There are also federal government efforts to bring global regulators and industry to the table on issues such as low level presence (LLP) and biotech product. “We’ve seen success from our marketing efforts but it does not mean a thing if we do not keep doors to those markets open,” said Miller. Production and yield issues are another major challenge faced. Last year began with high

Canola industry made clear progress toward goals in 2012, said Patti Miller, president of the Canola Council of Canada. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

expectations but “2012 was a heartbreaker in many ways,” Miller said, noting the yield robbers of heat, wind at harvest, aster yellows and sclerotinia that led to a disa p p o i n t i n g l y l owe r- t h a n expected volume harvest. “It appeared that this would be our first year of achieving 15 million tonnes, but nature dealt us a difficult hand,” she said. “Nature reminded us that we do not hold all the cards no matter how strong our hand looks in the spring.” But one delegate at the convention said he thinks the industry’s own push for more production is at the root of its production challenges. C a n o l a g r ow e r W i l f re d Harder of Manitoba spoke up during the question-andanswer session with Miller, saying he doesn’t think 15 million tonnes is a sustainable amount of production. “We’re already pushing our rotations beyond what we should be doing. I don’t think it is really good policy in terms of agriculture and in terms of farming,” said Harder. Miller disagrees. “Fifteen million tonnes as sustainable production is possible. And I think more is possible,” she said in response to Harder’s remarks, later in an interview adding that the crop production teams are working very hard to find solutions to these agronomic challenges and get them into farmers’ hands.

“ We’re getting a lot of research results off projects from the science cluster, and we’re learning a lot about what we need to do with more intensive rotation.”

Significant

Greg Meredith, assistant deputy minister for strategic policy with Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, also addressed production challenges in his address to delegates. “You’ve got some significant work to do on the agronomic front,” he told delegates. “And we’ve got to drive it through innovation. We’re going to need technology and technological improvements in order to deal with the need for enhanced yields.” Me re d i t h s a i d g ov e r n ment’s role in moving that forward is by helping to create the right kind of environment that spurs and rewards innovation and leads to breakthroughs in key areas such as yield increases and disease resistance. “You’ve got to have the regulatory environment to approve novel traits, you’ve got to have an environment that encourages commercialization,” he said. “Where government can play a role is making sure the policy and regulatory and legal environment provides those incentives.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

extended to other types of treated seed or to other insecticides if a scientific evaluation shows that dust during planting poses a concern.”

EU ban possible

EU gover nments failed to agree on a ban on the products at a meeting Mar. 15, but the European Commission could force one through by the summer unless member states agree on a compromise. Under EU rules, member states now have two months to reach a compromise or the commission will be free to adopt the proposal. “Forcing through the ban is one of the options available to us but first we need to reflect politically on the best way to p ro c e e d ,” s a i d E U h e a l t h spokesman Frederic Vincent. The commission, which could also try to get a majority for a compromise proposal, put forward the restrictions in January after the EU’s food safety watchdog EFSA said neonicotinoids posed an acute risk to honeybee health. The proposal would ban neonicotinoids on all crops except winter cereals and plants not attractive to bees, such as sugar beets. It would apply from July 1, 2013, ensuring this spring’s maize sowing is unaffected, with a review after two years. A Syngenta- and Bayerfunded study showed a blanket ban on treating seeds with neonicotinoids would cut EU net wheat exports by 16 per cent and lead to a 57 per cent rise in maize imports, costing the EU economy 4.5 billion euros per year.

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Developing countries increasingly adopting GM crops

WHERE’RE THE MARSHMELLOWS?

By Alex Binkley CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR / OTTAWA

Genetically modified crops hit a milestone last year — for the first time, acreage of biotech crops in developing countries surpassed industrial ones. A record 17.3 million farmers grew biotech crops worldwide in 2012, up 600,000 from a year earlier, says a new report from the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA). And more than 90 per cent of these farmers were small-scale producers. GM crops were sown in 28 countries last year and 52 per cent of the overall acreage was in developing countries. “This growth is contrary to the prediction of critics, who prior to the commercialization of the technology in 1996, prematurely declared that biotech crops were only for industrial countries, and would never be accepted and adopted by developing countries,” the ISAAA stated. The growing popularity of GM crops increases the need for an international convention on what constitutes contamination, said Lorne Hepworth, president of CropLife Canada. Currently, microscopic amounts of GM material can lead to shipments being rejected, even when the contamination likely occurred during crop handling and transportation, not production, he said. “The plant science industry has been actively working with stakeholders and the government of Canada to develop a practical solution to the issue of low-level presence,” said Hepworth. “It’s encouraging to see Canada playing a leadership role in this area and continuing to demonstrate its commitment to sciencebased regulations.” Last year, Canadian farmers planted close to 29 million acres of biotech crops, which puts Canada behind only the U.S., Brazil and Argentina. The leading biotech crop was canola followed by corn and soybeans. The other GM crop in Canada is sugar beets.

ICE goes back to a 1:15 close

ICE Futures Canada, a division of Intercontinental Exchange Inc., said Mar. 18 that it will close earlier starting April 8 for all grain and oilseed futures and options products. ICE Canada, an electronic exchange based in Winnipeg, will move up the closing time to 1:15 p.m. central time from the current 2 p.m. central time close for canola, milling wheat, durum and barley trading.

A two-year-old filly on the Bennie farm cozies up to a bit of burning straw.

PHOTO BY SHARLENE BENNIE

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Customers are not happy with wheat quality Customers say they will look elsewhere if CWRS gluten strength doesn’t improve By Allan Dawson co-operator staff /portage la prairie

he Canadian Grain Commission says it’s reassuring customers that changes to the wheat board won’t undermine Canada’s wheat quality, but some buyers say that it’s already undermined. “They were really concerned that we’d be like Australia (and) when we lost the single desk we’d lose quality control and we’d also lose variety control,” assistant chief grain commissioner Jim Smolik told the Winter Cereals Manitoba annual meeting March 13. However, Smolik said that for the last two years some customers have complained t h a t Ca n a d a We s t e r n Re d Spring lacks gluten strength. Harvest, Lillian and Unity have weaker gluten, but they dominate the class because of their agronomic benefits. Custom-

“If it (a variety) works good for us in our area why should we not be able to do it?”

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ers warn if CWRS doesn’t offer stronger gluten in the next year or two they’re going to buy wheat elsewhere, Smolik said. Despite the CGC’s reassurance, it reports to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, who is calling for major changes to the wheat variety registration system. In a recent letter to the chairs of the expert committees that recommend which new varieties should be registered, Ritz said he wanted the process streamlined, suggesting fewer tests over fewer years. Some farmers at the meeting said they wanted to grow vari-

that they’ll buy it on a certain spec and you agree to a certain price and you can market it outside the Canadian Grain Commission’s statutory grades,” Smolik said.

eties that performed best for them. With an open market, farmers should be free to grow what they want, said Portage la Prairie farmer Jim Pallister. The current system already allows farmers to grow and sell whatever wheats they want, Smolik said. It’s illegal to import unregistered wheat varieties for seed (with a couple of exceptions) and when delivered, unregistered wheats receive the lowest grade. But in an open market, the latter doesn’t necessarily restrict commerce. “As a producer you can make a deal with a grain company

For example, CDC Falcon winter wheat is being moved to the Canada Western General Purpose (CWGP) class Aug. 1, 2014 because of protein which is too low for the Canada Western Red Winter class. But Doug Martin, who farms at East Selkirk and chairs Winter Cereals Manitoba, said he sold 60 per cent of his CDC Falcon last fall to a flour mill in Minneapolis for $8.50 a bushel. Martin noted Prairie Flour Mills at Elie sometimes buys CDC Falcon too. Dale Hicks, a farmer from Outlook, Sask. and chair of Winter Cereals Canada, said he’s growing Peregrine winter wheat for seed and exporting

it to Montana where it is one of the leading milling wheats. In Canada, Peregrine is in the CWGP class, which is aimed at the ethanol and livestock feed market. Hicks, who said he agrees customers want consistent quality, suggested variety registration tests should be more regional. “If it (a variety) works good for us in our area why should we not be able to do it?” Smolik agreed that there’s a demand for medium-quality wheat, but said buyers want the best quality in a particular class. “The problem is when you start blending them how do millers react to that situation?” he said. “When you talk about companies that produce 87,000 loaves (of bread) an hour they need consistency coming in.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublish ing.com or call 204-944-5762. March 25-30: Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info visit www. brandonfairs.com or call 1-877-729-0001. March 28: Prairie Improvement Network (Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council) annual general meeting, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canad Inns, 2401 Saskatchewan Ave., Portage la Prairie. For more info or to register (deadline March 22), call 1-800216-9767 or email ejohnson@ prairienetwork.ca. April 2-3: Canada Grains Council annual general meeting, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place. For more info visit www.canadagrainscouncil.ca. April 2-4: Hudson Bay Route Association annual general meeting, Parkland Recreation Complex, 200 First Ave. SE, Dauphin. For more info visit www.hbra.ca or call 204-748-8345. April 6: Manitoba Giant Growers Association/Roland Pumpkin Fair seminar for giant pumpkin growers, 1:30 p.m., Roland Arena, 36 South Ave., Roland. For more info email agtech@mymts.net. April 10: Manitoba Pork Council annual general meeting, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place. For more info or to register call 204-237-7447. April 25: Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba annual general meeting, 4 p.m., Winnipeg Technical College, 130 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg. For more info visit www. aitc.mb.ca or call 1-866-487-4029. May 28-June 1: 4-H Canada annual general meeting, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place. For more info call 613-234-4448. June 16-19: BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, Palais des congres de Montreal, 1001 place Jean-Paul-Riopelle. For more info visit www.bio.org or call 202-962-9200. June 19-21: Canada’s Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place, Regina. For more info visit www.myfarmshow.com or call 306-781-9200.

ATE IT • BE NO MORE • SMOKED • FINALLY GOT HIS TAB CALLED AT THE BAR BECAME A ROOT INSPECTOR • BELLY OF LIFE • FINISHED • FLATLINE • FLEW UP • BITE THE DUST • DECIMATED • THE COOP • FRAGGED • GATHERING BOUGHT THE FARM • BREATHE ONE’S THE ASPHALT • GAVE UP THE GHOST • LAST • BUMP OFF • WITHERED • GET YOUR WINGS • GO HOME IN A BOX BURIED • BUY A PINE CONDO • TO AN • GO OFF THE HOOKS • GO OUT LIKE END • CASH IN ONE’S CHIPS • CEASED THE SNUFF OF A CANDLE • GO TO DAVY TO BE • CHECKED OUT • CHECKING JONES’S LOCKER • GO TO MEET ONE’S OUT THE GRASS FROM UNDERNEATH • MAKER • GO TO ONE’S JUST REWARD • CARCASS • CROSSED OVER • CROSSED GO TO ONE’S REST • GO TO THE HAPPY THE RIVER STYX• CUT OFF • DANCE THE HUNTING GROUND • GO TO THE LAST LAST DANCE • DECEASED • DEFINITELY ROUNDUP • GO WEST • GOING TO THE DONE DANCING • DEFUNCT • DEMISED BIG BARLEY FIELD IN THE SKY • GONE • DEPARTED •DIRT NAP • DONE • DONE • GONER • GONE INTO THE WEST • GONE FOR • END ONE’S EARTHLY CAREER • TO A BETTER PLACE • GOT A ONE-WAY ERASED • STOPPED GROWING • EXPIRED TICKET • EXAMINING THE RADISHES • EXTINCT • FALLEN OFF THEIR PERCH • FROM BELOW • HE’S JUGGLING HALOS FEELING NO PAIN • FINAL CHAPTER • NOW • NOT COMING BACK • STAMPED FINAL CURTAIN CALL • FINALLY GOT RETURN TO SENDER • PASSED THE SELLHIS TAB CALLED AT THE BAR OF LIFE • BY DATE • NOTHING LEFT • IMMORTALLY FINISHED • FLATLINE • FLEW THE COOP CHALLENGED • IN A BETTER PLACE • FRAGGED • GATHERING THE ASPHALT • • IN REPOSE • IN THE HORIZONTAL GAVE UP THE GHOST • GET YOUR WINGS PHONE BOOTH • IT WAS CURTAINS • • GO HOME IN A BOX • GO OFF THE HOOKS • GO OUT LIKE THE SNUFF OF A CANDLE • GO TO DAVY JONES’S LOCKER • GO TO MEET ONE’S MAKER • GO TO ONE’S JUST REWARD • GO TO ONE’S REST • GO TO THE HAPPY HUNTING GROUND • GO TO THE LAST ROUNDUP • GO WEST • GOING TO THE BIG BARLEY FIELD IN THE SKY • GONE • GONER • GONE INTO THE WEST • GONE TO A BETTER PLACE • GOT A ONE-WAY TICKET • EXAMINING THE RADISHES FROM BELOW • HE’S JUGGLING HALOS NOW • NOT COMING BACK • STAMPED RETURN TO SENDER • PASSED THE SELL-BY DATE • NOTHING LEFT • IMMORTALLY CHALLENGED • IN A BETTER PLACE • IN REPOSE • IN THE HORIZONTAL PHONE BOOTH • IT WAS CURTAINS • JOINED THE CHOIR INVISIBLE • JOINED THE MAJORITY • KICKED OFF • KICKED THE BUCKET • KICKED THE OXYGEN HABIT • LATE • LEFT THE BUILDING • LIFELESS • LIGHTS OUT• LIQUIDATED • LIVING-IMPAIRED • LOST • MEET ONE’S END • MEET YOUR MAKER • MORTIFIED • MUMMIFIED • NO LONGER WITH US • NO MORE • NOT BLINKING ANYMORE • OFF THE TWIG • ON THE HEAVENLY SHORES • ON THE UNABLE TO BREATHE LIST • ONE’S HOUR IS COME • OUT OF HIS/HER MISERY • PAID CHARON’S FARE • PASSED AWAY • PAYING A DEBT TO NATURE • PERISHED • PERMANENTLY OUT OF PRINT • PICKING TURNIPS WITH A STEP LADDER • PUSHING UP THE DAISIES • PUT DOWN • CEMENT BOOTS • REACHED THE FINISH LINE • RESTING IN PEACE • RETURN TO THE GROUND • RETURNED TO DUST • RETURNED TO THE GO HOME IN A BOX • GO OFF THE HOOKS SOURCE • RIDING THE PERMA-PINE • • GO OUT LIKE THE SNUFF OF A CANDLE RUBBED OUT • RUN DOWN THE CURTAIN • GO TO DAVY JONES’S LOCKER • GO • SIX FEET UNDER • SEEN THE LIGHT TO MEET ONE’S MAKER • GO TO ONE’S SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES • SLIPPED JUST REWARD • GO TO ONE’S REST • AWAY QUIETLY • SNUFFED • SNUFFED GO TO THE HAPPY HUNTING GROUND • OUT • SPROUTED WINGS • STIFF • STIFF GO TO THE LAST ROUNDUP • GO WEST AS A BOARD • SUCCUMBED • SWAN • GOING TO THE BIG BARLEY FIELD IN SONG • CLEANED UP • TAKEN OUT OF THE SKY • GONE • GONER • GONE INTO PRODUCTION • TAKING A DIRT NAP • THE WEST • GONE TO A BETTER PLACE TERMINATED • THAT GOOD NIGHT • THAT • GOT A ONE-WAY TICKET • EXAMINING WAS ALL SHE WROTE • THE BIG NAP • THE RADISHES FROM BELOW • HE’S THE LONE COUCH OF THIS EVERLASTING JUGGLING HALOS NOW • NOT COMING SLEEP • TOOK A HARP • TRADED TO BACK • STAMPED RETURN TO SENDER THE ANGELS • TURN ONE’S FACE TO • PASSED THE SELL-BY DATE • NOTHING THE WALL • TURN TO DUST • TURN UP LEFT • IMMORTALLY CHALLENGED • ONE’S TOES • TURNED THEIR TOES UP IN A BETTER PLACE • IN REPOSE • IN • TURNING UP DAISIES • WANDERING THE HORIZONTAL PHONE BOOTH • IT THE ELYSIAN FIELDS • WAS A GONER • WAS CURTAINS • JOINED THE CHOIR WINNING ONE FOR THE REAPER • WITH INVISIBLE • JOINED THE MAJORITY THE ANCESTORS • WITH THE ANGELS • KICKED OFF • KICKED THE BUCKET • YIELD ONE’S BREATH • YIELD UP • KICKED THE OXYGEN HABIT • LATE THE GHOST A RACE WELL RUN • NOT • LEFT THE BUILDING • LIFELESS • GOING TO PRODUCE SEED • WITHERED LIGHTS OUT• LIQUIDATED • LIVING• ATE IT • BE NO MORE • SMOKED IMPAIRED • LOST • MEET ONE’S END

BECAME A ROOT INSPECTOR • BELLY UP • BITE THE DUST • DECIMATED • BOUGHT THE FARM • BREATHE ONE’S LAST • BUMP OFF • WITHERED • BURIED • BUY A PINE CONDO • TO AN END • CASH IN ONE’S CHIPS • CEASED TO BE • CHECKED OUT • CHECKING OUT THE GRASS FROM UNDERNEATH • CARCASS • CROSSED OVER • CROSSED THE RIVER STYX• CUT OFF • DANCE THE LAST DANCE • DECEASED • DEFINITELY DONE DANCING • DEFUNCT • DEMISED • DEPARTED •DIRT NAP • DONE • DONE FOR • END ONE’S EARTHLY CAREER • ERASED • STOPPED GROWING • EXPIRED • EXTINCT • FALLEN OFF THEIR PERCH • FEELING NO PAIN • FINAL CHAPTER • FINAL CURTAIN CALL • FINALLY GOT HIS TAB CALLED AT THE BAR OF LIFE • FINISHED • FLATLINE • FLEW THE COOP • FRAGGED • GATHERING THE ASPHALT • GAVE UP THE GHOST • GET YOUR WINGS • GO HOME IN A BOX • GO OFF THE HOOKS • GO OUT LIKE THE SNUFF OF A CANDLE • GO TO DAVY JONES’S LOCKER • GO TO MEET ONE’S MAKER • GO TO ONE’S JUST REWARD • GO TO ONE’S REST • GO TO THE HAPPY HUNTING GROUND • GO TO THE LAST ROUNDUP • GO WEST • GOING TO THE BIG BARLEY FIELD IN THE SKY • GONE • GONER • GONE INTO THE WEST • GONE TO A BETTER PLACE • GOT A ONEWAY TICKET • EXAMINING THE RADISHES FROM BELOW • HE’S JUGGLING HALOS NOW • NOT COMING BACK • STAMPED RETURN TO SENDER • PASSED THE SELLBY DATE • NOTHING LEFT • IMMORTALLY CHALLENGED • IN A BETTER PLACE • IN REPOSE • IN THE HORIZONTAL PHONE BOOTH • IT WAS CURTAINS • JOINED THE CHOIR INVISIBLE • JOINED THE MAJORITY • KICKED OFF • KICKED THE BUCKET • KICKED THE OXYGEN HABIT • LATE • LEFT THE BUILDING • LIFELESS • LIGHTS OUT• LIQUIDATED • LIVINGIMPAIRED • LOST • MEET ONE’S END • MEET YOUR MAKER • MORTIFIED • MUMMIFIED • NO LONGER WITH US • NO MORE • NOT BLINKING ANYMORE • OFF THE TWIG • ON THE HEAVENLY SHORES • ON THE UNABLE TO BREATHE LIST • ONE’S HOUR IS COME • OUT OF HIS/HER MISERY • PAID CHARON’S FARE • PASSED AWAY • PAYING A DEBT TO NATURE • PERISHED • PERMANENTLY OUT OF PRINT • PICKING TURNIPS WITH A STEP LADDER • PUSHING UP THE DAISIES • PUT DOWN • CEMENT BOOTS • REACHED THE FINISH LINE • RESTING IN PEACE • RETURN TO THE GROUND • RETURNED TO DUST • RETURNED TO THE SOURCE • RIDING THE PERMA-PINE

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Ag in City draws newbies The Forks Market in Winnipeg helps cook up some interest in agriculture by playing host to the eighth annual Discover Agriculture in the City event By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

or farmers, it’s all in a day’s work, but for the students who came to check out Discover Agriculture in the City, it was something totally new. Thousands of visitors made their way through the threeday event held at The Forks

“It’s exciting times for the province of Manitoba and agriculture.”

Tyler Larouche (l), Jayden Larouche and Donovan Larouche, taste some made-in-Manitoba recipes during the eighth annual Discover Agriculture in the City in Winnipeg. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

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Market in Winnipeg last weekend, including many youths and students, taking in displays, cooking competitions and demonstrations on farming in Manitoba. Paul Unger teaches at Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (MBCI), and brought 17 of his Grade 10 students to the annual event, noting most were not from farming backgrounds. “I used to teach in Winkler and there’s a pretty surprising contrast to see,” he said. “Students at my former school were very familiar with agriculture and at harvest time w e’d b e m i s s i n g s t u d e n t s because they’d be out helping on the farm.” Not so with his MBCI students, who are almost exclusively from urban backgrounds. “But they’re keen to learn; everybody eats,” Unger said. Although some teachers include agriculture in their curriculum, it’s not widely taught in Manitoba, if it’s taught at all. That prompted the theme for Agriculture in the Classr o o m’s p u b l i c s p e a k i n g competition: Why agr icult u re s h o u l d b e t a u g h t i n schools. C o u r t n e y Jo r d a n s p o k e about the importance of knowing where food comes from and how it’s produced, noting schools are the ideal place to introduce youth to farming. But the competition winner and University of Manitoba agronomy student didn’t grow up on a farm herself. “ M y b o y f r i e n d ’s f a m i l y farms and I was around it over the years, and then I started w o r k i n g a t V i t e r r a ,” s h e explained. “I started asking questions and getting more interested.” Before then, Jordan didn’t know much about farming. Like many city-dwellers, she saw farm equipment on the roads, and enjoyed fresh food, but didn’t really understand what it was all about, she said. Now she hopes events like Agriculture in the City will h e l p i n f o r m m o re p e o p l e about the role agr iculture plays in people’s lives. Sharon Larouche of Winnipeg brought her three young sons to The Forks last weekend to give them a taste of farming and it seemed to agree with them. “I think they’re enjoying it, they’re taking a look at everything,” she said. Manitoba’s minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives kicked off the event by emphasizing the importance of farming. “Agriculture in the province of Manitoba is the s e c o n d - l a r g e s t i n d u s t r y. . . directly and indirectly agriculture contr ibutes 62,000 jobs to the province and contributes $10 billion to our economy,” said Ron Kostyshyn. “It’s exciting times for the province of Manitoba and agriculture.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices Winnipeg

March 15, 2013

Prices remain in neutral as storm-stayed cattle arrive

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 66.00 - 70.00 D3 Cows 57.00 - 64.00 Bulls 78.00 - 88.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 105.00 - 118.50 (801-900 lbs.) 117.00 - 126.00 (701-800 lbs.) 120.00 - 137.00 (601-700 lbs.) 133.00 - 151.00 (501-600 lbs.) 145.00 - 164.00 (401-500 lbs.) 155.00 - 167.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 95.00 - 108.00 (801-900 lbs.) 100.00 - 115.00 (701-800 lbs.) 107.00 - 127.00 (601-700 lbs.) 117.00 - 133.00 (501-600 lbs.) 125.00 - 146.00 (401-500 lbs.) 135.00 - 155.00

Heifers

Alberta South — 111.25 - 114.00 70.00 - 82.00 62.00 - 75.00 88.89 $ 115.00 - 125.00 120.00 - 130.00 127.00 - 141.00 135.00 - 154.00 145.00 - 165.00 151.00 - 174.00 $ 105.00 - 115.00 111.00 - 123.00 116.00 - 127.00 122.00 - 137.00 127.00 - 145.00 133.00 - 150.00

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

Futures (March 15, 2013) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change April 2013 128.05 -0.25 June 2013 123.15 -1.30 August 2013 124.37 -0.88 October 2013 128.50 -0.87 December 2013 129.52 -0.93 February 2013 130.65 -0.60 Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Feeder Cattle March 2013 April 2013 May 2013 August 2013 September 2013 October 2013

Feed prices and beef prices put pressure on cattle demand Phil Franz-Warkentin

Ontario 102.89 - 124.32 100.37 - 120.22 58.65 - 77.64 58.65 - 77.64 73.22 - 87.84 $ 119.12 - 138.87 116.38 - 139.85 121.21 - 142.91 129.22 - 151.39 120.50 - 145.85 124.62 - 166.04 $ 108.70 - 119.49 105.60 - 123.05 106.89 - 131.84 110.20 - 139.13 115.85 - 140.10 101.43 - 139.81

(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.)

Close 138.27 141.55 143.30 150.47 152.60 154.10

Change -2.20 -1.70 -1.62 -1.38 -1.45 -1.30

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending March 9, 2013 51,836 12,057 39,779 NA 595,000

Previous Year 57,917 14,665 40,252 NA 632,000

Week Ending March 9, 2013 725 26,270 13,876 561 603 9,160 73

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 567 26,440 16,306 511 619 7,469 332

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Current Week 158.00 E 144.00 E 143.73 148.85

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

Futures (March 8, 2013) in U.S. Hogs April 2013 May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013

Last Week 157.74 146.73 145.25 150.19

Close 80.87 89.80 90.52 91.15 91.05

Last Year (Index 100) 173.74 159.02 157.07 161.74

Change -0.93 -0.10 -1.50 -0.85 -0.50

Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg Next sale March 20th

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 March 24, 2013 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.025 Undergrade .............................. $1.935 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.000 Undergrade .............................. $1.900 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.000 Undergrade .............................. $1.900 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.975 Undergrade............................... $1.890 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

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a t t l e n u m b e r s m ov i n g t h r o u g h Manitoba’s auction yards saw a sharp increase dur ing the we e k e n d e d March 15, as the weather co-operated and animals held back because of a snowstorm the previous week made it to market. Prices held steady overall, with topend bids for all classes of cattle across the province not changing too dramatically from the previous week. The best demand was said to be coming for lighter, grassweight cattle. On a province-wide basis, over 12,000 cattle were marketed during the week, roughly tripling the previous week’s level. However, on an annual basis, numbers remain slightly down overall. “It’s stalled right out,” said Buddy Bergner of Ashern Auction Mart on the current lack of direction in the cattle market. “It’s found itself a price, and it wants to stay there.” High feed prices continue to hang over the cattle sector, cutting into demand, said Bergner. At the same time, “people only want to pay so much for beef, so the price (of beef ) won’t go up.” Producers continue to exit the cattle business overall, with herd dispersals a major factor in the industry over the winter, said Bergner. While that activity will eventually slow down, the end result will be fewer cattle around in general, he added, noting overall movement in the province appears to be trending down on an annual basis. The uncertainty in the outside financial sector is also taking its toll on the cattle

Toronto 55.48 - 88.76 112.32 - 120.75 147.59 - 160.65 144.52 - 174.85 158.99 - 218.68 —

SunGold Specialty Meats 40.00 - 60.00

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Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (60/head) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 31.28 - 231.17 — 78.71 - 232.21

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Corn sees almost $1 billion in fresh inflow after a five-week sell-off By Barani Krishnan

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

Toronto ($/cwt) 5.00 - 33.93 21.00 - 40.00

“(The market’s) found itself a price, and it wants to stay there.”

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sector. “We’re going back up the hill, but we’re just two horses short,” said Bergner on the current state of the economic recovery. Looking at the weekly trade, the biggest demand coming forward was for grassweight calves, said Bergner. The feed shortage and high cost of feed had limited the demand for that class of animals over the winter — but with optimism picking up ahead of the spring, that buying interest was picking up. Lighter-weight steers under 600 pounds were topping out in the $160- to $170-perhundredweight area, for top quality. Goodquality heifers suited for going out to grass were topping out at $140 to as much as $150 in some cases. Aside from the local buying, movement was generally described as routine, with cattle moving to both eastern and western feedlots. Weather, and its impact on feed supplies going forward, will play a major factor in determining the direction of cattle values through the summer. “Mother Nature has everything to do with everything,” said Bergner. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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Hedge funds get bullish on corn and natural gas

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

$1 Cdn: $ .9810 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.0193 Cdn.

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(Friday to Thursday) Slaughter Cattle

Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

EXCHANGES: March 15, 2013

edge funds and other big speculators raised their bullish bets on U.S. commodities for the first time in five weeks, piling mostly into natural gas and corn due to favourable supply-and-demand situations, trade data showed Mar. 15. Natural gas saw close to $2 billion worth of new net long contracts by the so-called money managers during the week to March 12, according to Reuters’ calculations of the data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Corn had almost $1 billion in fresh inflow, the CFTC’s weekly report on commodity trader positions showed. The report is compiled at the close of each Tuesday and issued on Fridays.

The broadly optimistic mood among hedge funds and speculators during the week to March 12 raised the net long managed money across 22 commodity markets to more than $59 billion from around $54 billion at the close of March 5. The rise of about $5 billion was the first in five weeks, and came after the net long money had fallen to a 15-month low, Reuters’ records of the CFTC reports showed. Nearly $30 billion in net managed long money was wiped out over the past month as hedge funds and other noncommercial investors cut their commodity holdings on fear about the global economic recovery. Some of that money went into equities as the key Dow index for U.S. stocks hit record highs. The net long managed money in corn rose by nearly $920 million. The key second-month corn contract on the Chicago Board of Trade rallied in four of the five sessions during the week to March 12, reaching a near five-week high of $7.17-3/4 a bushel.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

GRAIN MARKETS Export and International Prices

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Last Week

All prices close of business March 14, 2013

South America’s soybeans crowd out Canada’s canola U.S. wheat futures push higher after weeks under pressure

Week Ago

Year Ago

Wheat

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

262.42

252.31

244.23

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

294.10

296.22

301.36

Coarse Grains US corn Gulf ($US)

—

US barley (PNW) ($US)

—

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

288.48

280.12

263.39

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

277.85

256.13

213.33

Dwayne Klassen CNSC

anola futures on the ICE Futures Canada trading platform experienced a downward slide in value during the week ended March 15. The minor upward recovery in the Canadian dollar helped to infuse some selling interest in canola, with sentiment that the commodity was overpriced in comparison to U.S. soybeans also adding to the decline. Additional bearish sentiment in canola was linked to harvest operations, which have picked up steam in the soybeangrowing regions of Brazil and Argentina. The movement of those soybeans onto the global market further contributed to the price weakness. Underlying support in canola came from a drop-off in farmer deliveries into the cash market. Some early-week support came from exporter and domestic processor demand, but that interest died off as the week progressed, easing the upward push on values. Concerns about tight old-crop canola stocks, with ending stock estimates continuing to hover in the 300,000- to 400,000-tonne range, helping to restrict the downward price action. The general attitude among market participants is that old-crop canola may still be able to push higher, although that will depend on whether the export and domestic crush sectors remain active in the market. There were indications during the week that exporters have finally started to back away from old-crop business and processors have begun to slow the crush pace. The key will be how serious the commercial industry is about running the country out of canola. More focus is now being put on newcrop supplies, and while the talk in the trade is that canola acreage will be down this spring in Canada, early indications suggest production will come in at recordhigh levels if weather and normal yields occur. Industry sources note that right now, conditions on the Prairies heading into spring seeding are not all that bad. Soil conditions were fairly dry heading into the winter freeze-up, but snow cover this winter has been very good, which should help to give spring seeding at least a good start. The ability to hit record canola production in the new season will be tied to achieving yields in the 35- to 38-bushel range, not the 25 bushels and lower seen last year. Activity in milling wheat, durum and barley markets on the ICE Futures Canada platform remained non-existent. With March futures now off the board, no open interest existed in any of the contracts as of March 15. Continued lack of interest in trading these futures does not bode well. Old-crop soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) experienced some significant declines during the week, with much of the downward price action associated with the South American soybean harvest. With soybeans finally starting to move offshore from Brazil and Argentina, China in turn has begun to cancel purchases of U.S. soybeans. While the losses in the deferred CBOT soybean futures were smaller, the prospect of a huge jump in U.S. soybean area this spring were still viewed as bearish.

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

For three-times-daily market reports from Commodity News Service Canada, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne)

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

552.39

502.97

1,111.32

1.223.33

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business March 15, 2013 barley

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2013

243.00

242.00

July 2013

243.50

243.00

October 2013

Private brokerage firms have started to conduct surveys on just how many soybeans will be planted in the U.S., and early results have begun to surface. One large firm, Allendale Inc., projected 78.324 million acres going into soybeans this spring in the U.S. For comparison purposes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture last month estimated spring soybean acres in the U.S. would come in at 77.5 million. Soybean acreage last spr ing totalled 77.2 million. If Allendale’s sur vey was at least in the ballpark, and if normal yields are achieved, that could easily result in newcrop U.S. soybean production at 3.4 billion bushels. U.S. output in the current crop year has been pegged at 3.015 billion bu. CBOT corn futures posted advances, with the tight old-crop supply situation providing much of the upward price momentum. An upward recovery in U.S. wheat futures also aided corn’s price advances. The upside was restricted by the advancing corn harvest in Argentina and availability of those cheaper supplies on the global scene. The upside in new-crop corn contracts was tempered by the potential for U.S. farmers to plant a large crop this spring. Allendale has projected corn area in the U.S. at just under 97 million acres. Corn plantings last month were estimated by USDA at 96.5 million acres while last year’s planted area came in at 97.2 million acres. Assuming the acreage estimate is fairly accurate, U.S. corn production, based on normal yield potential, would easily hit a record-large 13.9 billion bu. Only 10.78 billion bu. of corn were harvested in the current crop year. W h e a t f u t u r e s o n t h e C B O T, Minneapolis and Kansas City markets, after a number of weeks of moving lower, finally pushed higher. Some upward price action consisted of investors wanting to take profits on short positions. The buying back of those previously sold contracts ended up moving wheat values at all three exchanges to higher ground. Additional support came from sentiment that with the recent downward price slide, values were oversold and in need of a correction to the upside. Allendale projected all-wheat area in the U.S. at roughly 56.3 million acres, which would translate into a harvest of just over 2.2 billion bu. — pretty much in line with the current all-wheat crop size of 2.269 billion bu. Last spring, 55.7 million acres were seeded to the U.S. all-wheat crop.

535.39 1,082.43

243.50

Canola

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2013

623.20

634.70

July 2013

609.40

627.80

October 2013

551.90

616.60

Special Crops Report for March 18, 2013 — 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

21.00 - 22.00

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

20.00 - 21.00

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

19.00 - 20.75

Desi Chickpeas

25.25 - 28.00 — 27.00 - 28.75

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

Fababeans, large

—

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

38.70 - 40.75

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

—

Brown No. 1

34.75 - 36.75

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

—

Oriental No. 1

29.20 - 30.75

No. 1 Black Beans

—

No. 1 Pinto Beans

—

No. 1 Small Red

—

Medium Yellow No. 1

15.30 - 17.00 8.50 - 9.00

5.00 - 8.10

Source: Stat Publishing SUNFLOWERS

No. 1 Pink

—

Fargo, ND

Goodlands, KS

22.55

23.80

32.00* Call for details

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Report for March 15, 2013 in US$ cwt NuSun (oilseed) Confection Source: National Sunflower Association

ICE Canada reverts to 1:15 close by commodity news service canada

ICE Futures Canada’s experiment with a later close has proved short lived, with the market reverting back to the traditional 1:15 p.m. CT close beginning April 8, 2013, the exchange announced in a notice to participants March 18. The canola, wheat, durum, and barley futures and options contracts on the Winnipeg-based market have been closing at 2 p.m. CT since June 2012, in an effort to keep in line with a similar move by the U.S. agricultural markets. Chicago, Minneapolis, and Kansas City all announced in early March that they would move back to the traditional 1:15 CT close beginning April 8, after consultations with their members. Beginning on Monday, April 8, 2013, the settlement price calculation window (settlement period) for futures contracts at ICE Canada will be 1:14 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. CT (currently 1:59 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT), said ICE Canada. The opening time for the exchange will remain unchanged.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

Mar-13

Mar-12

Mar-13

Mar-11

Mar-14

Mar-15

No. on offer

2,075

1,282

874

1,462

2,921

379

1,450

1,580

Over 1,000 lbs.

90.00-109.50

n/a

900-1,000

102.00-120.25

90.00-118.25

n/a

108.00-120.00

113.00-121.00

n/a

105.00-118.00

800-900

103.00-126.00

100.00-126.25

112.00-118.00

110.00-125.00

118.00-125.50

n/a

120.00-127.00

110.00-122.50

700-800

105.00-135.00

110.00-135.00

120.00-132.00

120.00-135.00

123.00-137.50

120.00-134.00

122.00-133.00

115.00-133.00

600-700

85.00-148.00

130.00-147.50

132.00-146.00

125.00-148.00

133.00-147.00

133.00-142.00

130.00-147.50

130.00-144.50

500-600

100.00-159.50

140.00-165.50

140.00-156.00

135.00-155.00

140.00-153.00

139.00-153.00

145.00-159.00

145.00-164.00

400-500

100.00-165.00

143.00-172.00

140.00-157.00

155.00-170.00

147.00-165.00

145.00-165.00

140.00-163.00

150.00-160.00

300-400

141.00-155.00

n/a

140.00-170.00

n/a

146.00-171.00

n/a

150.00-170.00

900-1,000 lbs.

74.00-102.00

90.00-108.50

n/a

95.00-112.00

106.00-114.00

n/a

105.00-111.00

n/a

800-900

81.00-106.00

90.00-110.50

100.00-111.00

100.00-116.00

108.00-116.50

105.00-115.00

105.00-117.00

102.00-114.00

700-800

96.00-129.00

105.00-122.50

112.00-126.00

110.00-127.50

113.00-121.00

113.00-123.75

110.00-126.00

110.00-119.000

600-700

96.00-132.75

110.00-129.00

118.00-129.00

115.00-135.00

117.00-130.00

117.00-129.00

118.00-131.00

120.00-128.00

500-600

100.00-134.00

110.00-138.00

130.00-150.00

125.00-143.00

123.00-136.00

121.00-134.00

120.00-136.00

120.00-140.00

400-500

58.00-135.00

120.00-144.00

132.00-152.00

130.00-146.00

128.00-141.00

125.00-135.00

120.00-144.00

135.00-150.00

300-400

100.00-120.00

120.00-140.00

140.00-170.00

n/a

130.00-147.00

140.00-148.00

No. on offer

n/a

174

n/a

240

D1-D2 Cows

up to 77.50

60.00-74.50

n/a

65.00-78.00

66.00-73.00

56.00-65.00

68.00-77.00

65.00-74.50

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

52.00-64.00

45.00-66.00

n/a

40.00-68.00

54.00-66.00

Age Verified

n/a

68.00-75.50

60.00-68.25

n/a

66.00-73.00

Good Bulls

60.00-90.00

70.00-82.50

80.00-87.00

74.00-84.00

79.00-85.00

77.00-82.00

70.00-85.00

82.00-86.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

100.00-107.00

102.00-107.00

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

98.00-106.00

101.00-105.75

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

60.00-67.00

72.00-84.00

70.00-83.00

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

64.00-70.00

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

57.00-64.00

n/a

Feeder heifers

Slaughter Market

* 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.)

BREIFS

Furloughs for meat inspectors expected to start mid-July washington / reuters All U.S. meat inspectors will be furloughed on the same days as the federal meat safety agency, a top USDA official said, leading to spotty meat shortages in the summer and fall as automatic

spending cuts shave $53 million off the agency’s budget. The furloughs, expected to total 11 days, are likely to begin in mid-July. None of the days would come consecutively, a move aimed at minimizing disruption to meat packers and processors, which stood to lose $10 billion in production if there was a two-week-long shutdown. A process called ‘sequestration’ automatically forced the cuts,

but critics want to know why front-line services had to suffer. Kansas Republican Kevin Yoder said there was “healthy skepticism” that a five per cent cut in USDA’s funds would necessitate such draconian cutbacks. “Have you been told to make it as painful as possible?” Iowa Republican Tom Latham asked a senior USDA official during recent hearings. “Absolutely not,” she replied.

China’s pork prices in steep fall beijing / reuters / China’s pork prices have fallen 16.2 per cent since late January as supply exceeds demand and the downtrend will persist in the near term, according to the country’s top economic planning agency. China’s annual inflation

quickened to a 10-month high of 3.2 per cent in February, driven by a six per cent jump in food costs. Pork, a staple meat, is a key component of the consumer price index. The report on the prices came shortly after the discovery of about 6,000 dead pigs in the Huangpu River. It was not clear if there was any connection to the fall in prices.

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Easter highs didn’t materialize The Alberta clipper was no deterrent for sellers, but buyers were pretty selective By Mark Elliot

February 20, 2013

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roducers and buyers were able to push through the snow from the Alberta clipper, to attend the March 5 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. There were 400 sheep and goats delivered for this sale. The Manitoba buyers were selective on quality, creating some extreme bidding pressures, following similar Ontario patterns. There was no clear separation in the price bidding between wool and hair ewes, at this sale. Bids on all ewes were lower compared to the last sale, but this is following the past few weeks of the Ontario trend. The higherquality ewes at this sale price ranged from $0.58 to $0.90 per pound, for ewes ranging in weight from 98 to 175 pounds. Bidding was lower on some ewes due to physical characteristics. The class of these ewes had a pr ice range from $0.20 to $0.49 per pound. The selection of rams, was higher than the last sale. Two 145-pound Dorper-cross rams brought $140.65 ($0.97 per pound). A 175-pound Dorper-cross ram brought $134.75 ($0.77 per pound). A 165-pound Katahdin-cross ram brought $120.45 ($0.73 per pound). A group of 223pound Cheviot-cross and a 223-pound Suffolk-cross ram brought $176.17 ($0.79 per pound). The heavyweight lambs continued with a soft bidding from the buyers at this sale. The selection was a bit limited for the sale market. The price ranged from $112.70 to $132.99 for weights ranging from $0.93 to $0.98 per pound. There was an exception of a 145-pound Dorsetcross lamb brought $82.65 ($0.57 per pound).

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The buyers appeared to be showing more of a demand on the lighter-weight market lambs. The selection of the market lambs was divided in the weight range from 95 to 99 pounds. These lambs brought $1.10 to $1.17 per pound. Slightly heavier lambs in the weight range of 110 to 105 pounds brought a price range from $0.97 to $1.06 per pound. The demand continued for the feeder lambs following the prices of the last sale. The weight of the feeder lambs ranged from 80 to 94 pounds with a price range of $1.07 to $1.24 per pound. This classification of lambs dominated this sale. Fo r a s p e c i a l t r e a t f o r t h e v a r i o u s b u y e r s t h re e 88-pound milk-fed lambs were presented for sale prompting some exciting bidding for a final price of $147.40 ($1.675 per pound). A group of 73-pound lambs brought $89.79 ($1.23 per pound). Thirteen 78-pound Suffolk-cross lambs brought $94.38 ($1.21 per pound). There were three groups of lambs at the weight of 75 pounds. Four Cheviot-cross lambs brought $84.75 ($1.13

per pound). A Suffolk-cross lamb brought $89.25 ($1.19 per pound). Fifteen Dorpercross brought $89.25 ($1.19 per pound). Ten 63-pound Suffolk-cross lambs brought $78.75 ($1.25 per pound). Twenty 66-pound Dorper-cross lambs brought $81.18 ($1.23 per pound). There were three groups of 65-pound lambs for this sale. A Dorper-cross lamb brought $83.20 ($1.28 per pound). A Suffolk-cross lamb brought $77.35 ($1.19 per pound). Fo u r D o r p e r- c r o s s l a m b s brought $83.20 ($1.28 per pound). Two 53-pound Dorper-cross lambs brought $66.25 ($1.25 per pound). Two 55-pound Dorper-cross lambs brought $70.13 per pound. A 45-pound Dorper-cross lamb brought $54.90 ($1.22 per pound).

Goats

The classification of goat does was presented by a 100-pound Boer-cross nanny that brought $97.50 ($0.96 per pound). The other was a 115-pound Saanencross nanny which brought $107.50 ($0.93 per pound). The selection of bucks was limited. A 185-pound Boer-

cross buck brought $200 ($1.08 per pound). A 195pound Alpine-cross buck brought $237.50 ($1.22 per pound). Two 158-pound Boer-cross wethers brought $135 ($0.85 per pound). A group of six 89-pound Alpine-cross and Boer-cross bucklings brought $121 ($1.36 per pound). Ten 89-pound Boer-cross wethers brought $106 ($1.19 per pound). Ten 77-pound Boer-cross bucklings brought $136 ($1.19 per pound). Two 68-pound Boer-cross bucklings brought $100 ($1.47 per pound). A group of nine 61-pound Alpine-cross and Boer-cross bucklings brought $88 ($1.44 per pound). Two 65-pound Pygmy-cross bucklings brought $71 ($1.09 per pound). A group of six 58-pound Alpine-cross and Boer-cross bucklings brought $97 ($1.67 per pound). Two 43-pound Alpine bucklings brought $70 ($1.63 per pound). A 30-pound Boer-cross goat kid brought $50 ($1.67 per pound). A 35-pound Boercross goat kid brought $50 ($1.43 per pound). The Ontario Stockyard Report continues to show that sheep prices are dropping and have been declining for quite some sales. The lightweight lambs kept the buyers due to the demand on these lambs. Howe ve r, o t h e r c l a s s e s o f lambs were steady. The goat prices remain constant and have been for numerous sales in the past. U.S. Farm Report (03/02/2013) states the traditional Easter lamb dinner will be higher in cost. The USDA forecast that the prices in 2013 will be higher, as there is a small lamb crop and the availability is down by three per cent.

Harper keen to strike EU trade deal ottawa / reuters / There are still obstacles to a Canada-European Union free trade deal, say the prime ministers of Canada and France, but both said an agreement could smooth the way for a similar EU deal with Washington. The initial end-2011 timeline to complete the Canada-EU deal has slipped, and a decision from Europe and the United States to begin their own free trade negotiations has put extra pressure on Canada. “Clearly, I think it’s advantageous for us to have such an agreement before the United States does,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said after meeting French Prime Minister JeanMarc Ayrault. “I also think it’s important for the Europeans to have such success in North America before really launching a discussion, which will be in my opinion difficult, with the United States.” Harper is keen to diversify trade away from the U.S., which takes about three-quarters of all exports but is struggling with low growth. Both prime ministers said significant progress had been made, but Ayrault said disagreements persist over agricultural exports, intellectual property and cultural diversity. Canada wants more access to the European market for its beef and pork and the EU has concerns about European poultry.

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WEATHER VANE I F T H E F I R S T T H R E E DAY S OF A P R I L BE F O G G Y, IT PROGNOSTIC ATES TH AT THERE W ILL BE A FLOOD IN JUNE.

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Winter’s still hanging on Issued: Monday, March 18, 2013 · Covering: March 20 – March 27, 2013 Daniel Bezte

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Here I’ve included two snow cover maps: one showing the amount of snow on the ground as of March 17 this year, the other showing how much snow was on the ground on March 18 last year. These maps were originally created by Environment Canada and then I work on them to make them easier to read. In this process some of the finer details are lost, so these maps are intended to give you a general idea of how much snow cover there is. Looking at the two maps you can really see just how much more snow cover there is across the Prairies this March compared to last.

he storm forecast at the start of this week materialized and brought more heavy snow to pretty much all of southern and central Manitoba. Behind this system, cold, quiet weather has moved in, allowing winter to stick around a little longer. Just how long is what we’ll try to figure out in this forecast. By Wednesday the weather models show a large area of low pressure moving in off of the Pacific. This low will try to push east during the second half of this week, but it looks like it will lose most of its energy as it pushes into the broad ridge of high pressure over our region. Temperatures will start off fairly cold on Wednesday and Thursday, with highs probably only making it to around -12 C. As the western low weakens and slowly moves in we should see temperatures slowly warm up over the weekend, with highs by Sunday expected to be around -4 C. Along with the warmer temperatures we’ll likely see a mix of sun and clouds with maybe the odd flurry. Next week looks to be fairly quiet, with a somewhat disorganized weather pattern across the region. Temperatures will continue to be on the cool side with highs remaining below zero for the most part. The models show a building ridge of high pressure developing to our west around the middle of next week. This ridge is then forecast to drift eastward during the second half of the week, bringing warmer temperatures. If this pans out, we could see the first significant melting conditions beginning around next Thursday. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -7 to 6 C; lows, -19 to -2 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.

Just how long will it be before spring? It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago, the water cooler talk was all about daytime highs of 14 C By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

very once in a while I feel I need to point out when I write these articles. My due date is the Monday before you read this. Most of the time, I write the article sometime during the day on Sunday, not because I like to procrastinate and leave things to the last minute — well, maybe that has a little to do with it — but I am always waiting to see if some weather-worthy story might pop up at the last minute. Keeping that in mind, you can feel my frustration when a major winter storm is either going to happen or will miss us and it is occurring just as I write this! Will the storm pan out as forecasted? Will it be a flop? Or will it end up being worse than anticipated? These are the things I wish I knew. Oh, sure, you are probably saying I should just rewrite the article Monday morning, but like most of you, I have a couple of jobs, and one of them is a teacher,

I am pretty sure March 19, 2012 was one of the few, if only, times an overnight low beat a daytime high record.

so I have very little time before school starts to update anything — and the time I have goes into finishing the weather forecast for the upcoming week. As I sat at my lonely writer’s desk (listening to Harry Chapin) and trying to decide what to write about, I couldn’t help thinking about the conversations I overheard while watching my son’s hockey game. While some of the comments were about the possible storm, most were about the cold weather and just how different it was compared to last year. So, instead of doing the article I was originally going to do, which was to be about when we should normally expect to see the snow disap-

pear from southern and central Manitoba (you’ll have to wait until next week for that info), I am going to take a look back at last March and hopefully put into perspective just how amazing a month it was.

Unheard of

March 2012 started off much like any other March. We saw fairly cold temperatures, with daytime highs on the 3rd and 4th only making it into around -15 C for highs and overnight lows fell into the -25 C range. Over the next week highs struggled to make it to the freezing mark, while overnight lows continued on the cold side. While the start of the month was cold,

snow cover was light that year and talk around the water coolers was just how quickly spring would make an appearance because of very little snow. Starting March 10, the answer to that question was “very quickly!” Temperatures across all regions began to soar as a large ridge of high pressure developed over the central U.S. By March 11, highs were in the +10 to +13 C range, while overnight lows were still fairly cool because the snow pack had yet to fully melt. By March 15 the snow pack was basically gone, and under the influence of high pressure temperatures began to soar to new record highs. From March 16 through 23 the temperature across most regions of southern Manitoba never fell below 0°. The warmest days occurred on March 18 and 19, when daytime highs topped out in the low to mid-20s, which absolutely shattered the previously recorded highs. In fact, on March 19 the overnight low was a balmy 14 C, which itself

broke several of the previous daytime high records of around 13 C set back in 1938! I haven’t gone through all of the records for southern Manitoba, but I am pretty sure this is one of the few, if only, times an overnight low has beaten a daytime high record — it’s just unheard of! Temperatures cooled down a little bit toward the end of the month, but with the open waterways, the warmed ground and the lack of snow cover, temperatures once again soared, with the 31st coming close to or breaking the record high for the day, as the mercury climbed back towards the 20 C mark. All I can think is, what a difference a year can make! This year we have a lot more snow. Just check out this week’s maps, which show last year’s snow cover compared to this year’s. That alone helps to keep us cold. Add to this that we just happened to move into a twoweek-long cold snap and it spells a possible late start to spring. Just how late? You’ll have to wait until next week!

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Expansion to provincial parks and services The province will spend $100 million increasing and improving parks Staff

“Our provincial parks are an integral part of life for Manitoba families, and they give us all places to explore, recharge and relax.” Gord Mackintosh

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he Manitoba government is expanding provincial parks and the services they provide over the next decade, but fees will be going up to help cover some of the costs. The plan calls for more yurts, electrical campsites, play structures, Wi-Fi in campsites and better beaches as well as more modern washrooms and showers in their provincial parks as part of more than 50 new initiatives in Building the Parks Province: Manitoba’s Parks Strategy, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh announced March 8. “Our provincial parks are an integral part of life for Manitoba families, and they give us all places to explore, recharge and relax,” Mackintosh said in a release. “This strategy is about making this experience available to more families and keeping our park services sustainable into the future. “This strategy focuses on investments to reduce the footprint from our recreation activities in big and small ways. This will include making our public beaches and playgrounds in parks smoke free and $20 million for new park sewer treatment plants that will protect Lake Winnipeg through phosphorus reduction.” The minister said the strategy will also create up to 10 new or expanded parks for all Manitobans to enjoy and greater ecosystem protection. There are also investments of more than $100 million for park infrastructure in the strategy including $20 million for new waste water treatment plants to protect Lake Winnipeg, $20 million for more drinking water facilities and improved roads, and $20 million to renew Spruce Woods and St. Ambroise provincial parks following the devastation the parks endured during the 2011 flood. Mackintosh said that despite recent flood-related closures, Manitoba parks saw a record 5.5 million visitors in 2012, adding a record 67,500 camping reservations were made through the online and phone Parks Reservation Service, an increase of five per cent over 2011. Today, parks cost the province about $36 million and park user revenues contribute just over $10 million or about 28 per cent of costs. The minister said as part of the strategy’s plan to keep park funding sustainable, park entrance and camping fees will be increasing slightly. Along with increased visits, the way Manitobans use parks has changed over the decades, the minister said, adding this includes larger cottages being built around lakes that are being used year round as opposed to just summer months. Mackintosh said the strategy will address the increasing costs of providing service to cottages in provincial park districts, as well as their rent which has been frozen for more than 15 years. At a cost of more than $4.5 million, cottagers in parks are only paying about $1.7 million or 38 per cent of the cost of providing park cottage services, he said. The new park strategy includes a plan to recover a greater amount of services costs

associated with park cottages and businesses. The strategy’s proposed rent and service fee increases for cottage owners averages about $2,000 over 10 years, he added. The public is invited to comment on Building the Parks Province: Manitoba’s Park Strategy by visiting www.gov.mb.ca/ conservation/parksstrategy/ index.html before June 1.

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CROPS A perfect combination, experts say Conference speakers say mixed farming is good for the soil, production and the bottom line By Julienne Isaacs CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR / CARMAN

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According to Boulanger, organic crops fetch good prices, as does organic beef. “There are opportunities locally, nationally and internationally,” he said.

Nitrogen science

Boulanger was one of several advocates of crop-livestock integration at the day-long conference. Harun Cicek, a PhD student at the University of Manitoba, discussed the value of ruminants in breaking down plant tissue and delivering nitrogen back to the soil. “Nitrogen in the plant cell is protected by a very strong membrane, the cell wall. How do we break this? How do ruminants help with this process?” asked Cicek. The answer is billions of bacteria in the rumen. “The bacteria use some of this nitrogen, the animals use some of it and the animals excrete most of the nutrients they ingest,” said Cicek.

Once deposited on the soil, the urea is transformed into ammonium and then nitrate forms by the activity of soil micro-organisms. Cicek concluded that grazing increases soil nitrate overall, and that more nitrate is available after grazing ruminants on legumes than on non-legumes. In three-year studies he performed on crop-livestock integration, grazing livestock on green manure did not reduce yields of wheat and fall rye in subsequent years. In one study, wheat yields increased. Apart from the potential to increase yields, this type of integration ensures increased efficiency. “Normally farmers would do a green manure year just to incorporate green manure into the soil,” said Cicek. “But if you put livestock into the system you get profit out of it through livestock weight gain — you get meat out of that biomass.” Because livestock adds another level of diversity to a grower’s

“You have to be flexible when it comes to organic farming. You can’t seed on the first of May if the land isn’t ready. You have to have more than one option.” MARC BOULANGER

operation, crop-livestock integration adds resilience to a cropping system, he said. There are other benefits, as well. “In the most practical sense this is all about utilizing biomass — crop residues and any type of biomass they cannot harvest are incorporated into the weight gain of livestock,” said Cicek. “Those farmers who use cover crops in their rotation should definitely consider having animals in their system.”

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ifteen years ago, Marc Boulanger and his family took a closer look at what was happening on their operation near Grande Clairière, Man. — and didn’t like what they saw. “In the late 1980s, when grasshoppers were a major problem, we’d spray — then we were watching how the grasshoppers died, then the birds were dying, then the cats were dying,” Boulanger said at the recent Ecological and Organic Farming conference at the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm. “We saw that input costs were on the rise, margins were decreasing, and we were thinking of the health of family and friends.” Subsequently, the Boulangers made the transition to pesticidefree, certified organic crops and hormone-free beef production. Today, their operation includes 700 acres of cropland — which includes tame and native hay, along with tame and native pasture land — along with 190 cows and 240 yearlings and fat cattle for finishing. “Flexibility is the key to success. It’s my dad’s favourite word,” Boulanger told the crowd of more than 100 participants. “You have to be flexible when it comes to organic farming. You can’t seed on the first of May if the land isn’t ready. You have to have more than one option.” Another “key to success,” for the Boulangers, is ensuring the even spread of manure by moving feeding stations. “Manure is a major asset,” he said. “The use of manure is our most important tool. We’re trying not to spread manure on the same field over and over again, but spread it over more acres.” Boulanger also listed two other key strategies. “Every time we grow a cereal there should be a legume or a forage with it,” he said. “And family meetings.” The Boulanger operation has grown flax, spelt, millet, oats and poly crops, and has three main buyers for its organic fat cattle.

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Antibiotic resistance could be ‘apocalyptic scenario’ Post-operative infections and deaths could increase, say scientists Antibiotic resistance “has the potential to undermine modern health systems,” and an “apocalyptic scenario may be looming if we don’t act now,” say scientists writing in the British Medical Journal. Current estimates suggest that antibiotic resistance is a relatively cheap problem, they write, but such estimates do not take account of the fact that antimicrobial medicines are integral to modern health care. For example, antibiotics are given as standard to patients undergoing surgery, to women delivering by caesarean section, and to those having cancer treatment. “From cradle to grave, antimicrobials have become pivotal in safeguarding the overall health of human societies,” they write. A release from the BMJ says that current infection rates for patients undergoing hip replacement are 0.5 to two per cent, so most patients recover without infection, and those who have an infection have it successfully treated. But the authors estimate that, without antibiotics, the rate of post-operative infection could be 40-50 per cent and about 30 per cent of those with an infection could die. While they recognize that this is a simplistic analysis, they say, “we use it as an example to illustrate and provoke, to emphasize the point that infection rates and their consequences in terms of health service costs and human health may be unimaginable.”

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China’s bid to double milk production will mean a huge increase in forage imports, and opportunities abound in the Middle East By Alexis Kienlen STAFF / PONOKA

t’s a good time for forage producers to get into exporting — but there are pitfalls, too, says the chair of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association’s forage export committee. “One of the things we’re realizing is that good data is hard to find, especially when you are talking about exports to the U.S.,” said Marc Lavoie, who operates Macay Entreprises in the Peace River area. “There are a lot of people who are sending product and it’s not being documented properly, so we don’t have very good numbers on what goes to the U.S.” More than 95 per cent of Canadian hay is used domestically, with most of the rest going to the U.S., the biggest customer, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, Lavoie told attendees at a recent meeting of the Alberta Forage Industry Network. B u t C h i n a’s i m p o r t s o f Canadian forage are increasi n g , a n d t h e Un i t e d A ra b Emirates and Saudi Arabia are developing markets in the Middle East, he said. Niche European markets, like the racehorse industry, are also looking to import quality Canadian hay. The horse industry wants h i g h - e n d t i m o t h y, w h i l e lower-quality mixed hays are used by feed stores in the U.S. The dairy industry in South Korea and Japan want highfibre, rather than high-protein, hays, while the Middle East buys alfalfa or mixed hays with high protein for t h e i r d a i r y h e rd s. A l f a l f a , mixed hay, timothy hay and straw are attractive forages for the Japanese beef market, while Middle Easterners want

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pure alfalfa hays for camels, goats and sheep. Many global markets are also looking for small quantities of hay for rabbits raised as pets or for food. It’s also important to keep an eye on demographics, said Lavoie, noting the population of Japan peaked last year and is now edging downward. “We know that eventually their usage will decline, therefore their forage imports will decline over the next 10 to 15 years,” he said. E i g h t y e a r s a g o, h a l f o f Ja p a n’s i m p o r t s o f f o r a g e came from Canada, but last year that had shrunk to six or seven per cent because of hay shortages here, the rising Canadian dollar and increased freight costs, as well as increased competition. However, Canada’s ample supplies of fresh water is an advantage, said Lavoie. “Our freight costs are still higher than the U.S. but we’re still able to be competitive in certain areas. In some countries, we’re not,” Lavoie said. Shipping to the Middle East is difficult, especially for producers from Western Canada, and access to containers is also an issue for Saskatchewan and Manitoba growers. Those wanting to export to that region also have to understand what quality is wanted and that Middle East

importers want large bales, he said. “These kinds of things are really impor tant, if you’re looking at doing some export,” Lavoie said. The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association has undertaken several factfinding missions. On a trip to China last year, they learned about the country’s plan to double milk production. “You don’t double your milk production without using d o u b l e t h e f o ra g e,” n o t e d Lavoie. “China is not able to grow double the forage, so where does it come from?” On a trip to the Middle East three years ago, they looked at how the United Arab Emirates will adapt to a decision to stop using water to irrigate their forages. UAE forage imports hit 1.5 million tonnes last year and are expected to reach 1.8 million tonnes this year. “Saudi Arabia has seven times the population of the United Arab Emirates,” said Lavoie. “If it is looking at importing all its forages, that leaves you with a big number that needs to be filled.” In d i a i s a l s o s t a r t i n g t o import more forages. “The poorer countries are starting to eat more like the richer countries, which means they are eating more milk and meat, which means you need more forages,” he said.

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Biomass potential still untapped, but advocates say its time will come Province says biomass will be a $2-billion industry by the end of the decade, but admits it doesn’t even know the current size of the sector By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF / OTTERBURNE

“All of a sudden we had a price structure, we had a market, we knew how many acres we would require — without that being in place, how do you continue proceeding?”

iomass proponents in Manitoba say new gover nment policies are needed if the industry is going to develop in a meaningful way, especially in the face of cheap natural gas. “The current energy policy in this province, and it’s not Manitoba Hydro’s fault, is to get cheap energy, cheap electricity especially — that’s their mandate, that’s what they have to do,” Keystone Agricultural Producers vice-president Dan Mazier said at a recent biomass workshop at Providence College. “For them to go into an expensive biomass program, it’s not their mandate. Government has to switch that. It’s the government’s responsibility, not Manitoba Hydro’s.” The provincial government has introduced a coal tax on industrial users, and a ban on using coal to heat space or water is due to come into effect in 2014, although Mazier noted only two large facilities in the province burn coal — a limestone operation and a Manitoba Hydro facility — and both will be exempt from the ban. Funds from the coal levy are supposed to assist biomass industr y development and encourage coal users to switch to biomass, but it can’t compete against the current low price of natural gas, said Mazier. “Natural gas is the new coal,” he said. KAP has lobbied the provincial government to delay the implementation of the 2014 coal ban to give consumers enough time to switch to biomass instead of natural gas — a request the province is considering. These sorts of issues are all too familiar to Charles Lalonde of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. In 2008, that province was poised to convert three coalfired electricity plants to biomass, but before the project got off the ground, it stalled and died. “The price of natural gas really disinterested government in terms of pursuing a biomass approach,” he said. “Even at $100 a tonne, we were still 2-1/2 times more expensive than natural gas. That would have meant a subsidy to farmers to produce biomass and that wasn’t attractive either.” Lalonde said there were also issues with technology around biomass and power generation that needed to be resolved. But

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even with those issues resolved, farmers need a firm price and a clear idea of how much biomass is needed before they can start production. “Without that being in place, how do you continue proceeding?” Lalonde asked. Exporting biomass to Europe, which has established industrial and heating markets for biomass, or developing biomass projects in northern Manitoba that currently rely on diesel, may be better bets, said Mazier. Us i n g b i o m a s s t o m a k e composites is gaining momentum, but still in the developmental stage, said Eric Liu, a business development specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. The province issued a Manitoba Bio-Products Strategy in January 2011, and estimated the sector will grow to $2 billion by 2020 — although it can’t say what the size of the sector is today. In 2011, Mani-

Dan Mazier spoke about Manitoba’s biomass industry during a recent biomass workshop at Providence College.

toba’s largest bio-products company was Erosion Control Blankets in Riverton. With a payroll of $1 million, it represented .05 per cent of the government’s target. Still, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said he’s confident the province’s bio-products sector is on track to reach the $2-billion mark in the next seven years. “We’re moving forward with it and we really think there is a real benefit in the future of the biomass component,” he said. The rise in commodity prices has reduced the urgency to find new energy and industrial markets, but biomass still has a br ight future, said Lalonde. “ We’re s t i l l l o o k i n g f o r potential markets,” he said. “And if these materialize, there will be more stability at the farm gate.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Researchers praise the many benefits of cover crops

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University of Manitoba plant science researcher says farmers need to think more about what happens below a field’s surface and how they can improve soil health By Julienne Isaacs CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR/CARMAN

t’s time for farmers to stop treating soil like dirt. “The role of a farmer is to manage a complex ecosystem to produce food, feed, fibre and fuel,” University of Manitoba plant science researcher Yvonne Lawley said at the recent Ecological and Organic Farming conference. “Millions of ‘moving parts’ need to work together, both above and below ground. I want to challenge you to think about how what we do above ground is influencing what happens below ground.” Lawley’s presentation was on cover crops, and she described them as multi-tasking wonders whose jobs include “keeping the soil covered, creating soil organic matter, fixing nitrogen, scavenging leftover nutrients, keeping live roots growing, creating food and habitat for soil micro-organisms, (and providing) residue management and weed management.” Lawley paid special attention to one role — providing active carbon to soil health. “Total soil organic carbon should have a large part passive carbon, which stays in the soil for a long time,” she said. “But active carbon, which breaks down readily, is also really important — it provides rapid cycling of carbon. Active carbon, also called bioavailable carbon, decomposes quickly and feeds soil microorganisms.” Winter cereals also boost levels of active carbon, as do plants with extensive root networks, such as perennial crops. Harvesting above-ground plant tissues also helps, she says. “Make it a point to feed the soil, by decreasing the carbon-

nitrogen ratio of cover crop residues, and leave plant residues to decompose in the field,” said Lawley. Additionally, growers can increase soil porosity by growing more plants each year and for a longer part of the year, and by covering the soil surface to prevent crusting.

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Attendees were also told about research into using cover crops for weed control by agroecology student Kristen Podolsky. Podolsky and her team conducted two projects, one on using hairy vetch as a green manure with no tillage, and another on using pea and barley green manure combined with reduced tillage. In the first experiment, the crop was rolled to create a highbiomass mulch. It provided effective weed control, and resulted in good yields in the subsequent crops, flax and wheat, she said. A variety of methods was employed in the reduced tillage experiment, including rolling, mowing and undercutting with a wide-blade cultivator. “Every time you eliminate a tillage pass, you’ll have more residue,” said Podolsky. “When we completely eliminate tillage we have reduced nitrogen ability and greater weed pressure.” While hairy vetch provided adequate biomass for mulch without tillage, the pea-barley cover crop was slightly less effective. “The answer to whether we can reduce tillage without glyphosate is yes — you can eliminate tillage with hairy vetch as a cover crop,” said Podolsky, but adding “you can only reduce, not eliminate, tillage with peabarley.”

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C h e ve l d a yo f f s a i d t h e rate at which snow melts and the level of precipitation in coming weeks will determine the risk of spring flooding. Nearly all of Saskatchewan’s agriculture areas are likely to see above-normal to very high spring flooding, according to the province’s forecast. Two large pockets around the provincial capital of Regina and the largest city of Saskatoon are at especially high risk. Only minor to moderate flooding is likely for Manitoba, the provincial government said in its first official forecast last month. But that forecast was issued before heavy snow fell over most of the province in early March.

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Young farmers optimistic about the future despite high cost of getting started Low interest rates just one part of the equation, says consultant By Daniel Winters

“My father is 70 and I’m 24. That’s a big age difference, and we have a hard time meeting in the middle.”

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etting started in farming these days isn’t easy — but there’s plenty of young people eager to try. “Now it’s more business focused than in the past,” Simon Ellis said during a lull in the discussions at the recent Young and Beginning Farmers Conference. The 25-year-old said he’s hoping to take over his parents’ 1,200-acre seed farm near Wawanesa over the next decade — even though the value of land in his area doubled in recent years to $3,000 an acre and rent is $70 an acre or more. Ellis, who is studying agribusiness at Assiniboine Community College, said he was impressed with the conference’s emphasis on developing a “vision” for the business. When he returns to full-time farming, he said he will need to take a hard look at whether the farm’s custom spraying, trucking, and

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seed cleaning will fit with his future goals. With interest rates at record lows and options for locking them in for 20 years available from lenders such as Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and Farm Credit Canada, it could be argued there has never been a better time to go farming, he added. Cheap money helps, but it’s not the main factor, said Cedric

MacLeod, a business management consultant and rancher from New Brunswick who led the discussions at the conference. “In today’s ag climate, success is dictated by your ability to manage the business,” he said. “We’re not just sowers of seeds and hewers of lumber. Young farmers need to start thinking like CEOs.” MacLeod got his start with a

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no-money-down purchase of a 100-acre piece of land near the family farm for $80,000 and now has a 35-head, direct-marketed, grass-fed beef operation on 240 acres of leased land. It was a “ridiculous impulse” move, and MacLeod said he couldn’t have done that with lenders today demanding a 20 to 25 per cent down payment. In most cases, parents who want to see the farm continue will help with the initial equity. But for some, the road to getting a start involves a detour through the oilpatch. Cody Kent and Atlee Abey, two friends from the Virden area, say earning a stake to buy that first quarter section is “easy” in the booming industry where a wage of $10,000 per month no longer raises eyebrows. Kent, a burly rig worker, is planning to buy a half section from his father within a year. “You’ve got to have a longterm goal in mind. I’m doing this because eventually I will farm,” said Abey, a fifth-generation farmer who has bought his own tractor, air seeder, and haying equipment so he can generate cash flow with custom work. Instead of sinking money into a major land purchase, Abey said he’s content to wait for the right opportunity to either buy the family farm or a parcel that makes sense for him. “My father is 70 and I’m 24 — that’s a big age difference, and we have a hard time meeting in the middle,” said Abey, with a smile. “If he’s not ready to let me have it, then I’ll just go do my own thing knowing that the land is still there.” For others, it’s still tough to make a go of it. Mark Knight, a 34-year-old grain farmer with a wife and three children, got his start by working with his father until the family farm was sold in 2002. By then, he’d accumulated enough of his own equipment to do custom work so that he could earn the down payment for his first quarter. He formerly cropped 1,600 acres, half rented and half owned, but is now down to just 800 acres after the rented land was sold. High crop prices mean that finding land to rent, much less buy, is getting harder, and pencilling out a profit is tough. “I still do custom work and anything I have to do to support my farming habit,” said Knight, adding that he’s grateful for his wife’s support for his efforts via an off-farm job three days a week. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

‘Catch-22’ for toxicity of algae that produce ‘red tides’ Too much phosphorus produces them, too little makes them toxic

oxic algae in the Gulf o f Me x i c o m u l t i p l y because of excess phosphorus, but when supplies are limited, they become more toxic, according to a new study by scientists from North Carolina State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Writing in the online journal PLOS ONE, they say their study shows that harmful and ubiquitous Karenia brevis algae, which cause red tide blooms across the Gulf of Mexico, become two to seven times more toxic when levels of phosphor us are low. Red tide blooms in the Gulf are linked to fish kills and other ecological and economic damage in the region, and are also linked to respiratory ailments in

humans. These blooms occur annually in the Gulf, but it’s hard to predict where or when they’ll occur or how long they’ll last. The irony of the inverse relationship between phosphorous and algal toxicity is not lost on the researchers, says a PLOS ONE release. In a modern-day ‘catch-22,’ excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen play key roles in fuelling algal growth and harmful algal bloom development. As bloom density increases, cells use up the available nutrients such as phosphorous. This slows the growth of K. brevis cells causing them to become more toxic. Previous research showed similar effects when nitrogen was the limiting nutrient.

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ACU helps launch national fund for co-ops Many financial institutions don’t understand how co-operatives work and are less likely to loan them money ACU release

ssiniboine Credit Union is helping lead the creation of a national Co-operative Investment Fund that will provide essential loans for growing and expanding co-operatives across Canada. “The idea for the fund is driven by national research that shows there is a gap in financing for co-operatives in part because many financial institutions do not understand the common owners h i p, c o n t r o l a n d c a p i t a l structures of co-operatives and are less likely to loan t h e m m o n e y,” s a y s AC U ’s president and CEO Al Morin. “Credit unions, which are financial co-operatives, understand and value the cooperative model and we are the best positioned to work together nationally to make a difference in the growth of established co-operatives,” Morin said. “When you look at the purpose of co-operatives they a re t y p i c a l l y d edicated to addressing social, economic and environmental issues. So by supporting them we suppor t the success of enterpr ises that create positive change in our communities,” he added. ACU has teamed up with Vancity Credit Union, The Cooperators and the Canadian

Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) to collectively pledge more than $6 million to help establish the national fund. The goal is to launch the fund later this year with between $20 million and $40 million in pledges. The fund will operate as a co-operative with a board of directors that has representation from the groups impacted by the fund. Co-operatives that invest in the fund will receive a return on their investment. “ACU along with Vancity, The Co-operators and CWCF are illustrating strong leadership in coming onboard as founding investors. The confidence that they have shown in the vision of the fund will be welcomed throughout the sector,” said Kim Andres, project manager for the fund. Inspired by the 2012 Intern a t i o n a l Ye a r o f Co - o p e ratives, the fund is being created under the leadership of the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) with the support of a dedicated task force of co-ops and credit unions from across the country. It will be an important vehicle that co-operatives can leverage to grow and expand their contributions to communities across Canada, strengthening the co-operative sector and the many communities and individuals whose needs co-operatives meet, said Andres.

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Rail service getting worse, shippers charge Shippers say it’s no coincidence that service has deteriorated since introduction of legislation giving them more leverage By Alex Binkley co-operator contributor / ottawa

“At the end of the day it all does come back down to the farmer. We’re the ones who suffer when things don’t work properly.”

reight service improved when Ottawa was preparing legislation last year to balance the market power of shippers and the railways, but has since slipped back to unsatisfactory levels, shipper representatives say. As “recently as two weeks ago we had mills just about shut down because they couldn’t get boxcars in Western Canada, and not just one,” Western Canadian Shippers Coalition spokesman Ian May told the Commons transport committee, which is studying the bill. He said shippers don’t think it’s a coincidence that service has deteriorated since the legislation — which didn’t give railways what they wanted — was introduced in December, he said. “I can tell you that the operating model... is asking for 40 cars and being told, ‘Well, I can give you 30,’ and then receiving 20,” he told the MPs. While the legislation won’t solve all the problems, “we expect an improvement. It may be worse than you folks realize,” said May. He was joined by representatives of the forest products, grain, coal, propane, fertilizer and other industries that ship by rail in large quantities. Nearly two-thirds of railway custom-

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ers surveyed by the the Coalition of Rail Shippers say poor service has cost them money. “The reality is that many shippers have limited choices when it comes to shipping their products,” said coalition chair Bob Ballantyne. “It is therefore necessary to use the law to give shippers more leverage to

negotiate service agreements with the railways.” The group asked for six amendments to stiffen the legislation to “limit the opportunity for railways to mount legal challenges designed to either frustrate the intent of Parliament, delay decisions and lead shippers both large and small into expensive legal battles,” said Ballantyne.

The executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association noted grain elevators must pay a penalty if they don’t load a unit train in 24 hours, but there’s no penalty if a railway causes delays that cost shippers money. “This is a gap we’re trying to do our best to make sure this legislation corrects,” said Wade Sobkowich. The result is extra charges for farmers because such delays mean extra charges for ship demurrage and even lower payments from the ultimate customers, said Richard Phillips, executive director of the Grain Growers of Canada. “At the end of the day it all does come back down to the farmer,” he said. “We’re the ones who suffer when things don’t work properly.”

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he U.S. Agriculture Department delivered few surpr ises in its monthly crop and world agricultural supply-demand reports, keeping U.S. corn and soybean supplies tight but raising global soybean and wheat stockpiles from a month ago. The Argentine soybean and corn crops were both lowered by drought, USDA said. Projected soybean output was trimmed by three per cent, to 51.5 million tonnes, and the corn crop by two per cent, to 26.5 million tonnes. Analysts had expected slightly deeper cuts. U.S. soybean end stocks were forecast for 125 million bushels, the smallest in nine years and a thin two-week supply when the new crop is ready for har vest — but unchanged on the month. “(I was) a little surprised about USDA’s decision to keep their numbers unchanged for soybeans. At a minimum, the trade was 100 per cent certain of an adjustment on exports. The way this South American situation looks, we would expect further gains for U.S. sales,” said Rich Nelson, director of research for Allendale Inc. USDA analysts noted that although the U.S. soybean export sales and shipments

pace has been brisk so far this season, they expect demand to drop off significantly once new-crop supplies from Brazil and Argentina hit the market. Corn ending stocks were also forecast steady on the month at 632 million bushels, the smallest in 17 years and a bare three-week supply. USDA cut its estimate of corn exports by 75 million bushels but said larger production of beef and poultry will increase demand for corn for feed. Brazil was forecast to reap a record 83.5 million tonnes of soybeans. USDA stood by its forecast, although Brazil’s forecasting agency lowered its estimate to 82.1 million tonnes this week. USDA raised its forecast of world wheat ending stocks by one per cent, or 1.5 million tonnes, to 178.2 million tonnes, due to larger stockpiles in India, the United States and Iran. “ Wo r l d ( w h e a t ) s u p p l i e s are growing. The market has priced in more wheat production coming, and that’s definitely going to weigh on prices,” said Sterling Smith, futures specialist at Citigroup. USDA has projected record corn and soybean crops if weather and yields are normal, bouncing back from the severe 2012 drought. An influential U.S. think-tank, FAPRI, made similar projections March 8.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

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Russia plans wheat intervention MOSCOW / REUTERS / Russia plans to buy wheat on the domestic market in the August-October period to replenish stocks after last year’s drought, a move seen bringing more risks for the country’s exportable surplus. If the government ends up competing with exporters for grain, it could jeopardize Russia’s traditional role as one of the cheapest suppliers on the world market. The country’s restocking plan would set a bottom price for the new harvest, traders and analysts say. The government is aiming for a starting price range of US$190 to US$230 per tonne. Analysts say the government could buy about six million tonnes of grain this year, mainly wheat and corn. Since the start of this season, the government has sold 2.2 million tonnes of grain from its grain stocks, known as its intervention stocks, and plans to sell an additional 2.3 million tonnes by July. This will decrease the stocks to about 300,000 tonnes.

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World markets growing for Western Canada’s CPS wheat class Recent regulatory changes will make it easier for American wheats to be registered in the Canada Prairie Spring class By Allan Dawson co-operator staff / saskatoon

he only problem processors are having with Canada Prairie Spring red wheat these days is not being able to buy enough of it, industry officials told the recent Prairie Grain Development Committee’s annual meeting. “I think if we can maintain our focus on quality, we have the potential to beat out pretty much every other wheat class out of any exporting nation,” Nancy Edwards, the Canadian Grain Commission program manager for bread wheat research said at the Prairie Grain Development Committee’s recent annual meeting. “They would have a hard time touching us. And we have the advantage that we have a very strong brand for quality and I’d like to see us maintain that.” Edwards readily admits to being a big fan of the Canada Prairie Spring (Red) wheat class because of how it performs and its market potential. There’s a big world market for goodquality bread-making wheat with slightly lower protein than found in Canada’s Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) class, she said. Dough made from CPS wheat has a faster mixing time, said

Erik Ordonez, a marketer with R i c h a rd s o n In t e r n a t i o n a l . It also yields more flour than competing wheats, he said. Its main shortcoming is an inconsistent supply, he added. CPS can compete with American hard red winter wheat, offering similar protein content, equal water absorption, and good or better on dough strength with exceptional baking performance. And because of Western Canada’s registration system, the CPS class performs consistently. “When you calculate the volume per unit protein those CPSs (such as 5700) are better than the CWRS,” Edwards said. “They are really excellent blending wheats and we have a really good-quality class here. And I think there is room to grow it.” Western Canadian farmers are interested in CPS wheats because of potentially higher yields than CWRS wheats — although the yield gap as declined over the last 15 years, said Julian Thomas, a scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada based in Winnipeg. In Manitoba, it’s just six per cent more — not enough to offset the higher return earned from CRWS wheats, he said. But the CPS class could soon get a yield boost. The quality evaluation team of the Prai-

Nancy Edwards, a bread wheat expert with the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory, sees lots of potential for the Canada Prairie Spring wheat class. photo: allan dawson

rie Recommending Committee for Wheat, Rye and Triticale recently voted to broaden the quality parameters for the class, making it easier to register higher-yielding, Dark Northern Spring (DNS) milling wheats from the U.S., many of which are lower in protein than CWRS wheats. DNS wheats tend to be harder so the CPS class will have to be adjusted to allow higher ash content and higher starch damage, Edwards said. They also tend to produce stronger doughs, and the recommendingT:10.25” committee will

have to be careful when approving new American varieties because the milling and baking properties of the CPS class are a selling feature, Edwards said. The idea for broadening the CPS class came out of an industry meeting held last April. The consensus was to maintain the integrity of Wester n Canada’s two premier classes, CWRS and Canada Western Amber durum. “There is good potential for increased farmer uptake of such a widened class,” quality evaluation team chair, Graham Worden of Paterson Global-

Foods, wrote in an email. “This approach would also provide a homegrown solution against the pressure to allow seed developed elsewhere easy access to acres in Canada.” Domestic millers have not typically purchased CPS wheat, said Sheilagh Arney, director of technology at ADM Milling and a member of the quality evaluation team. Making the class a little stronger by adding DNS varieties could result in more sales at home, she said. Different millers are looking for different quality attributes, but common to all is flour extraction and consistency, Arney said. “We want to make money,” she said, referr ing to the importance of how much flour can be produced from a tonne of wheat. “Consistency is what we’re looking for. Customers will say it’s fine if the strength is high or low so long as it’s consistent because we can then manage because we know it’s always going to be the same. The issue is when those parameters jump around from variety to variety.” Domestic millers seldom identity preserve wheat varieties “because of the expense,” Arney said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Winter Cereals Canada understands rationale for crop insurance changes It turns out MASC has been paying out a lot more on winter wheat claims than it has been collecting in premiums By Allan Dawson co-operator staff /portage la prairie

rowers weren’t happy about changes to the crop insurance program for winter wheat outlined at their

recent annual meeting, but they had to acknowledge that some changes were justified. In 2014, Manitoba farmers will still be eligible for a reseeding benefit based on 25 per cent of their coverage if

their winter wheat fails before June 20, 2014 and if it was seeded into eligible stubble late this summer. However, a Stage 1 (from the time of seeding until June 20) indemnity based on 50 per cent of their

MASC’s Doug Wilcox explained changes coming to crop insurance coverage on winter wheat during Winter Cereals Manitoba’s annual meeting. Starting in 2014 winter wheat will no longer qualify for a Stage 1 indemnity, resulting in lower potential payouts if winter wheat fails to overwinter, but it also means lower premiums for farmers. The reseeding benefit will still apply so long as farmers seed their winter wheat into “eligible stubble.” photo: allan dawson

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coverage will no longer be offered. Under the old rules a winter wheat grower whose crop failed before June 20 could get up to 75 cent of his or her coverage through the reseeding benefit and Stage 1 payout. In 2013 a farmer in Risk Area 12 (Red River Valley) with an “F” soil would receive $281 an acre and then could reseed another crop, which could also be insured. Not only do such potentially high payouts create a “moral hazard” but they’ve also been costing the crop insurance program, which is supposed to break even over time, too much money, said Doug Wilcox, the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s (MASC’s) manager of agronomy and program development. “Currently winter wheat is in a negative fund balance compared to our other programs where they’re in a positive fund balance,” he told Winter Cereals Manitoba’s annual meeting here March 13. “Winter wheat has received a disproportionate amount of payouts over the years.”

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A few years ago when winter wheat was still a minor crop and wheat prices were lower, MASC might not have bothered to revise its coverage, Wilcox said. “But now we’re talking about half a million acres, maybe 600,000, maybe 800,000,” he said. “That’s a big cost to the corporation, to producers and on top of that there is the potential moral hazard risk of potentially changing coverage at the end of March when you partially know the risk of winterkill loss. “It would not be fiscally prudent of us as public stewards to just keep paying it willy-nilly when we know there’s an issue.” Winter Cereals Manitoba was disappointed MASC didn’t first discuss the change with the association, Martin said later in an interview. “But it (the current crop insurance coverage) does seem a bit rich,” he added. Martin also said it appears MASC is too quick to write off winter wheat crops. “Winter wheat is very resilient and can really bounce back,” he told Wilcox. “I believe some of this stuff should not have been written off.” MASC is looking at revising its adjusting methods for winter wheat, which is currently much the same as for spring wheat, Wilcox said. MacGregor farmer Curtis Sims suggested MASC explore eliminating Stage 1 coverage for other crops if it could cut crop insurance premiums substantially. “I know our crop insurance bill is getting pretty big,” he said. MASC is prepared to consider cost-cutting measures, Wilcox said, but added: “We want to make sure producers have adequate protection, but not excessive protection.”

Be t we e n 1 9 8 6 , w h e n c ro p insurance was first offered on winter wheat, until 2011, farmers paid about $19 million in premiums but received $66 million in payouts, Wilcox said. It’s roughly $3 in payouts for every $1 of farmer premium, he said. For most other crops it’s a twoto-one ratio, which when federal and provincial premiums are included, is close to breakeven. When broken out winter wheat has a $16.7-million deficit versus a $341-million surplus for all Manitoba crops combined. Between 2000 and 2009 almost 14 per cent of the payouts on winter wheat claims related to reseeding, compared to just 0.1 and 0.5 per cent for red spring wheat and canola, Wilcox noted. (Most winter wheat reseeding claims result from winterkill, he said.) The good news for farmers is eliminating Stage 1 coverage will also cut winter wheat insurance premiums up to 40 per cent, Wilcox added. While all winter wheat growers will enjoy the reduced premium, those who routinely didn’t seed into “eligible stubble,” benefit even more because they weren’t eligible for the Stage 1 coverage anyway. MASC defines eligible stubble as “stubble from a crop harvested in the same year that the winter wheat is seeded, with that stubble having not been disturbed by cultivation.” T h o s e c r o p s a re a s f o l lows: tame hay, tall fescue seed, canola, rapeseed, barley, wheat, oats, mixed grain, triticale, flax, mustard, fall r ye, canar y seed, r yegrass seed, timothy seed, alfalfa s e e d , h e m p, s u n f l o w e r s , corn, borage, millet, coriander, sorghum, sudan grass, or buckwheat.

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives estimates it costs around $58 an acre to establish a crop of winter wheat, Wilcox said. The reseeding benefit on an “F” soil in Risk Area 12 (Red River Valley), on average, is almost $94 an acre — more than ample to cover the $58 it cost to seed the crop, Wilcox said. The Stage 1 coverage, which still applies in 2013, is $187.54 an acre. When combined with the reseeding benefit ($93.77), the total potential payout for a winter wheat crop that fails before this June 20 is $281.31 an acre.

“It would not be fiscally prudent of us as public stewards to just keep paying it willy-nilly when we know there’s an issue.” Doug Wilcox

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New professorship in agricultural risk management Staff / Lysa Porth has been selected to head the new Guy Carpenter Professorship in Agriculture Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business. The professorship was made possible through a gift of $750,000 from Guy Carpenter & Company, a global leader in risk management and reinsurance intermediary services. The research conducted by the Guy Carpenter Professorship is expected to support the development of “sound and innovative risk management policy, as well as new private-sector risk management and insurance initiatives,” a University of Manitoba release says. Porth was awarded her doctorate in 2011 from the University of Manitoba and the Warren Centre for Actuarial Studies and Research in the Asper School of Business. She holds an MBA with a thesis option in management science and a bachelor of commerce (Hons.) in financial and actuarial studies from the Asper School of Business. Since August 2011, she has been an assistant professor in the department of statistics and actuarial science at the University of Waterloo. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Manitoba Minister Ron Kostyshyn were on hand March 18 to welcome the new program. Manitoba Beef Producers also welcomed the appointment. “Beef producers face considerable risks that are not covered by current risk management programs. The development of new, innovative risk management tools will help bring greater stability and opportunity for growth to the beef sector,” an association release says.

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India trade policies slammed washington / reuters U.S. industry groups want Washington to pressure India on reforming hightech, agricultural and pharmaceutical policies they said block U.S. exports and damage patent rights. India gets a special deal on trade from the U.S., as it falls under the Generalized System of Preferences program, which waives duties on thousands of goods from developing countries to help them create jobs. It is the largest recipient of benefits under the GSP program — exporting $3.7 billion worth of goods to the U.S. under it in 2011. But the current arrangement expires on July 31. If the deal is to be extended, American industry wants India to lower regulatory barriers and tariffs, including steep tariffs on U.S. farm goods.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Spring moisture conditions promising for Prairie forage producers

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Many areas have twice the normal snowpack and that should recharge dry fields and pastures By Terryn Shiells COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

ots of snow means it’s shaping up to be a good year for forage production across Western Canada. Much of the Prairies was fairly dry at freeze-up but that’s not a major concern now, provincial forage officials say. Most of Manitoba has seen at least average winter precipitation and some areas have received more than twice their normal snowfall. “If it’s a very fast melt, we might lose some of that into off-stream run-off,” said Glenn Friesen, forage specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. “But at this point on the forage side, we’re pretty happy with the amount of moisture that’s out there. There’s lots of snow cover so we don’t think winterkill should be an issue at this point.” Producers aren’t particularly worried about frost damage right now either, because the crops are still in dormancy, Friesen said. High snowfall has raised concerns about spring flooding, particularly in Saskatchewan.

“There are preparations being made with the fear of some potential localized flooding events throughout the eastern sections of the province,” said Kevin France, provincial forage specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Aside from that, conditions are “looking very good” for forage production in 2013, said France, noting most areas have between 1.5 to two times their normal snow pack. It’s the same story in Alberta. “Most of the province is sitting at or above normal snowfall amounts,” said Barry Yaremcia, beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Pincher Creek and Lethbridge are a little bit below normal, but once you get north of Highway 1, the remainder of the province probably has 120 to 150 per cent of normal snowfall accumulations.” The promising forage outlook may encourage some cattle producers to expand their herds. “We are hearing stories that there is going to be some herd expansion, but not anywhere near what there was for cow numbers back five to six years ago,” Yaremcia said.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Conservatives call for big cut in U.S. crop insurance subsidy

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UN bodies want to tackle drought to avert food crisis UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says extreme weather is the ‘new normal’

The Senate and House bills would save $40 billion over 10 years

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UN agencies want to strengthen national drought policies after warnings that climate change would increase their frequency and severity. Droughts cause more deaths and displacement than floods or earthquakes, making them the world’s most destructive natural hazard, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, one of the groups taking part. “We must boost national capacity to cope before droughts occur,” Ann Tutwiler, FAO deputy director general told the fiveday talks on drought in Geneva attended by scientists, politicians and development agencies. “Unless we shift towards such policies, we face the prospect of repeated humanitarian catastrophes and the repeated threat of drought to global food security.” In 2012, the United States experienced the worst drought since the 1930s “dust bowl,” pushing grains prices to record highs. In the past years, droughts have also affected the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region as well as China, Russia and southeast Europe. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said in December that extreme weather was the “new normal,” adding that drought had decimated essential crops from the United States to India, from Ukraine to Brazil. “No one is immune to climate change — rich or poor. It is an existential challenge for the whole human race — our way of life, our plans for the future,” he said at the time. However, governments have often been slow to act on drought as, unlike other natural disasters, they tend to develop more gradually and often do not generate an instant media buzz. “As opposed to other natural disasters it’s a slow, creeping phenomenon,” said Mannava Sivakumar, a director for the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) climate prediction and adaptation division who assisted with the talks. “If people say, ‘let’s wait and see what happens,’ before you realize it, you see crops dying, orchards dying and millions of dollars in damage,” he added.

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coalition of fiscal cons e r va t i ve s Ma rc h 5 called for a steep cut in federal subsidies for crop insurance, setting up a clash with U.S. farm groups that see the program as their top priority in a new Farm Bill. Growers have collected more than $15 billion in payments for 2012 losses resulting from the worst U.S. drought since the 1930s. Of that total, the cost to the government could be $10 billion. Crop insurance is the biggest part of the farm safety net, thanks to high commodity prices and the popularity of “revenue” policies that shield farmers from low prices and poor yields. The program is expected to cost $85 billion over the next decade. Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona and Representative John Duncan of Tennessee, both Republicans, filed bills to save $40 billion by slashing the federal subsidy for

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buying crop insurance. The government pays 62 cents of each $1 of the premium now. The Flake and Duncan bills would return the subsidy to the levels of the late 1990s, when it was around 38 per cent. “It’s a program that loses money for the taxpayers whichever way it goes,” Flake told reporters. Duncan said the biggest beneficiaries were insurance companies and big farmers. The lawmakers were backed by 17 conservative groups, including Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform, Club for Growth, National Taxpayers Union, Ta x p a y e r s f o r C o m m o n Sense and FreedomWorks. In a letter, the groups said smaller crop insurance

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Like most American belts, the Corn Belt has expanded too North Dakota corn acreage has doubled since 2006 and quadrupled since 2001 By Julie Ingwersen reuters

combination of a longterm warming trend, improved varieties and soaring profits has sparked a “corn boom” in the Northern Plains that might one day turn North and South Dakota into the new Iowa, analysts say. “All you need to do is look on a research footprint map of the United States and Canada, and compare where we are today to where we were 10 years ago, and you would see the movement from the north to the west,” said Paul Schickler, president of DuPont’s Pioneer Hi-Bred unit, known also as DuPont Pioneer. The core of the traditional U.S. Corn Belt lies across Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. Until recent years, corn planting in the Dakotas was limited due to the region’s more northern latitude and comparatively dry conditions, both of which shortened the growing season too much for corn. But by 2012, South Dakota had become the sixth-largest corn-producing state, while North Dakota elbowed its way into the top 10 for the first time, outproducing Wisconsin, where corn is central to the state’s dairy economy. What has changed? The climate, for one. Average temperatures in the Dakotas have been warming steadily for decades, according to weather records, making the region more hospitable to corn. Equally significant, annual precipitation has, on average, increased since around 1990. Also, farming practices have improved, with seed companies producing corn hybrids customized for the shorter northern growing season. “We are trying to expand geographies where we can grow corn,” said Mike Gumina, a vice-president with DuPont Pioneer. While older varieties of corn might take 120 days to mature, Gumina said 90-day and even 80-day varieties today are “fairly commonplace.” The other big change in

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the last five years is the ethanol boom. Farmers are trying to cash in on corn prices that have doubled since 2006, the last year before a change in the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard mandated an increase in the amount of ethanol that oil refiners must blend into gasoline. Still, the allure of ethanol has faded a bit. Falling profit margins and rising corn costs had prompted ethanol manufacturers to idle roughly 15 per cent of U.S. plants by January. Several plants have started producing again as margins recover. In North Dakota’s Red River Valley, the state’s best land for corn, economists at North Dakota State University project

that farmers will net $176 per acre of corn in 2013, compared with estimated returns of $122 for soybeans and $86 for spring wheat. South Dakota farmers planted corn on 6.15 million acres in 2012, up 37 per cent from 2006. In North Dakota, corn acreage has doubled since 2006 and quadrupled since 2001. “We’ve been planting corn in some pretty adverse conditions for several years, and even in a really tough year, we see a better return (on corn) than some of the traditional crops,” said Bart Schott, a farmer in Kulm, North Dakota, and a past president of the National Corn Growers Association.

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The expansion along the northern frontier of the Corn Belt has been possible because of improved seed hybrids as well as a climate that has grown more hospitable to warm-season crops like corn and soybeans. Average temperatures in North Dakota have been rising for decades, expanding the state’s growing season by 12 days over the past century, said Adnan Akyuz, an assistant professor of climatology at North Dakota State University, and also the state climatologist. Increased average precipitation since roughly 1990 and the adoption of no-till farming techniques that conserve soil moisture have also encouraged corn’s spread, according to Jerry Hatfield with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in Ames, Iowa. Annual statewide precipitation in North Dakota averaged 23-1/2 inches (596 millimetres) in the 1990s and 22-1/2 inches (569 mm) in the 2000s, compared with about 20 inches (508 mm) during the 1980s, according to data from Lanworth, a unit of Thomson Reuters. Climate scientists caution that as the Corn Belt expands northward in coming years, moisture will be a wild card. Temperatures are expected to continue rising, but the wetter trend is far from assured. Corn requires more water than wheat. “All the models agree that temperatures in the Dakotas are going to warm pretty substantially over the current century,” said Gene Takle, director

of Iowa State University’s climate science program and a coordinating author of the 2013 U.S. National Climate Assessment. “But the real question is whether the drying pattern that is very likely to intensify over the western half of the country is going to dominate.” The expansion of corn in the Dakotas has had significant knock-on effects for farming and energy industries. The chase for higher returns has meant a massive switch by wheat farmers to corn. North Dakota, the No. 1 U.S. wheat state at 8.530 million acres in 2010, fell behind Kansas in 2012 and seeded only 7.840 million, as its corn plantings rose 75 per cent to 3.6 million acres. “It’s a m a z i n g ,” s a i d L e e We i s b e c k , v i c e - p r e s i d e n t with Starion Financial, a bank in Bismarck, North Dakota. “West of the Missouri River has always been spring wheat and sunflowers. And now I’ve got some producers who are planting 50 per cent of their crop into corn, which has never happened before.” Is the corn boom here to stay? Frayne Olson, an economist and crop-marketing specialist with North Dakota State University extension service, says weather will matter but not as much as prices. “In the eastern third of the state, guys have made the move to corn and will keep it. The central third will flip... If we get back to a drier cycle, a lot of that central and western portion will switch back and say corn is risky. But if you have $8 corn, that gets everyone’s attention.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

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CWB lowers old-crop PRO in cereals BY COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

CWB has lowered Pool Return Outlooks (PROs) for wheat in its Harvest and Winter pools, according to an updated report released on March 15. Durum and barley PROs in the Harvest and Winter pools were also lowered, while canola values in both pools were unchanged to higher. Wheat PROs in the Harvest and Winter pools were lowered by $25 and $30 per tonne. Durum was lowered by $5 to $15 per tonne in each pool, respectively. Canola PROs in the Harvest Pool were upped by $30 per tonne, while the Winter Pool remained unchanged. CWB lowered wheat PROs because “market sentiment has turned considerably more negative over the past month,” said the report. Much of the weakness in the market is linked to improving soil moisture conditions in the U.S., and favourable crop prospects in Europe and the Black Sea region. CWB also noted in the report that they lowered PROs as wheat prices are running out of time to rally higher on old-crop tight supply news, with spring planting just around the corner. CWB also released updated prices for its Futures Choice Winter Pool. “Given current PRO assumptions, farmers in the Futures Choice Winter Pool can expect to achieve a final return for 1 CWRS 13.5 instore port position made up of the futures value they lock in plus $15 per tonne,” the report said. Durum market fundamentals have been turning weaker, with global crop conditions improving since early January, which is why those PROs were lowered. Malting barley PROs were lowered because export prices have softened in reaction to good conditions for production in Europe. CWB upped canola PROs in the Harvest Pool and left the Winter Pool unchanged, as canola futures have remained strong on tight old-crop supply concerns in Canada.

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BIXS carcass data available Some ranchers are getting a taste of what national traceability system has to offer in terms of finished beef By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

f you shipped age-verified calves that were slaughtered at one of the major plants in Canada after May 2010, there may be some interesting information waiting for you online. “There’s two million records in the system, so there’s a good chance you’ll have some in there,” said Marlin Beever, a rancher from Rivers who has been hosting information sessions for the Manitoba Beef Producers around the province to explain what is available on the Beef Information Exchange System (BIXS). Carcass weight and meat grade records have been available for a couple of months now at www.bixs.cattle.ca, which is on the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association website, he said. Currently only data from the large Cargill and the former XL Foods plant is recorded. If the calves shipped ended up going south, their data won’t be on the system. Also, depending on how they were fed out, data from 2011 calves may be available, too. “If you wish to register, go online and have a look, you’ll see what you can see,” said Beever. To access the data, farmers need the tag numbers and starting and ending birth dates for that year’s calf crop, as well as their premises ID number. Of the handful of records that he has seen from his own 100-head herd, Beever said that it appears his mostly Angus calves ended up grading well and carcass sizes were a “a bit larger” than he figured. Bill Campbell, a Limousin breeder from Minto, has taken a look and he likes what he’s found. “We’ve compiled some data from our 2011 calf crop,” said Campbell, adding that he was able to use it to help market the 2012 calves from his 130-head commercial and purebred herd. He’s also planning to use the “pretty impressive” information on rib-eye size and carcass grade results for his upcoming April 2 bull sale. But right now he’s knee deep in calving season, and hasn’t had time to compile it all into a workable database. Campbell was surprised by the size of the finished carcasses, some of which were over 1,000 pounds, which yielded 22-inch rib-eyes, as well as the fat cover. “It was enlightening for sure. I think it’s a valuable tool for marketing your calf crop,” he said. Feedlots know that there can be a $200 difference in final returns on each steer, but without peeling the hide off, it’s hard to determine which ones will perform best. But with tag numbers corresponding to certain genetic packages, it’s possible to use proven historical data to predict future results, he added. For example, a finished animal that ends up with a carcass weight of only 700 pounds won’t be as attractive to a buyer as one that tips the scales at 900 pounds. “If feedlots are crying that they’re losing money, it’s because they aren’t feeding the right kind of cattle,” said Campbell. “Cattle that yield and give you meat make you money.” How many ranchers have actually

Data on carcass weights and grades for your age-verified calves may be waiting online at www.bixs.cattle.ca.

accessed the information is unknown, but Beever hopes that early-adopters will take the time to figure out how to dig up what’s there. “We’re in the early stages with a couple

million records in there, so we’re hoping that people will take advantage of it,” said Beever. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

Stabilization talks continue with province Manitoba hog producers are still in limbo By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

Manitoba pork producers are still waiting to hear whether a proposed hog stabilization program will move ahead. The loan program, proposed by the Manitoba Pork Council, needs the backing of the provincial government to go forward. “I think we’re getting close to a point where they have to make a decision as to whether they’re on board, or say they’re not going to do it,” said Andrew Dickson, the pork council’s general manager. The proposed stabilization program would see cash loans provided by financial institutions and administered by Manitoba Pork Council Corporation, but the province would need to guarantee the loans. A mandatory $5 levy would then apply to all hogs sold in the province. But farmers who opt out of the program will have funds returned to them. For those who choose to participate in the program, the levy will go directly to repaying loans provided. “The plan is meant to be a long-term plan,” said Dickson. “We want something in place that provides some sort of trampoline effect to the industry, so we don’t go through these huge cash crunches.” Continuing high feed costs, following on the heels of H1N1 and country-of-origin labelling, have left many hog producers without a financial cushion. Meanwhile, ongoing negative returns have made getting capital difficult for farmers. Dickson said a top hog will only fetch about $155 these days, while feed costs range from $120 to $130 per animal. Add in another $50 or $60 per pig for staff, electricity and other bills, and most producers are still losing money. Historically, hog prices are lower in late winter, but the general manager said even with a good corn harvest this year, prices aren’t expected to return to normal until next February. “The feedback I’m getting right now is that unless they hear something in the next couple of months, decisions are going to be made in the long term about closing operations down permanently,” Dickson said. Ron Kostyshyn, minister for Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, said he has been in close contact with the Manitoba Pork Council about the situation. “It is a concern,” he said. “We’re well aware of the circumstances and I know that we’ve put forward some questions and some information with the pork council.” He said once those questions are answered, he hopes a decision can be made. shannon.vanraes@ fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Producer touts benefits of grass-fed beef Arborg cattle producer Bragi Simundsson says grass and genetics are the key to finishing By Julienne Isaacs co-operator contributor / carman

ragi Simundsson says raising beef on grass is just common sense; it’s the marketing that gets complicated. “Ruminant animals like cattle and sheep were built to eat grass,” reads the Arborg farmer’s web page at www.manitoba grassfedbeef.ca. “We think that animals should do the job they were built for. We believe that the protein portion of your food can come from a natural system that turns a perennial forage resource that humans can’t eat, into something we can.” But marketing grass-fed beef is a whole different ball of wax, Simundsson told the 100-odd attendees at the recent Ecological and Organic Farming Conference at the University of Manitoba’s Ian N. Morrison Research Farm. “Grass-fed beef is a niche market,” said Simundsson. “You have to identify your target. What are

the product specifications from the customer?” Simundsson, whose family has been farming the Arborg area since 1901, is a founding member of the Manitoba Grass Fed Beef Association, which exists to help establish a value chain for grassfed beef and source new avenues for distribution.

Getting it right

There are two main ingredients to finishing cattle for the grassfed beef market — the right grass, and the right cows, said Simundsson. “It’s very important to maintain the quality of the forage — keep rotations short and legume content high,” he said. “The kind you want is a high-legume-content variety in the pasture sward for the stocker phase. A balance of protein and energy is very important to prevent the gamey flavor in finishing cattle.” Two forage types that consistently finish cattle in Manitoba, according to Simundsson, are

greenleaf corn and any variety in the ryegrass family, which has high energy and a good balance for finishing. “The challenge is to keep the quality high,” he said. “You want to keep the animals gaining constantly. It’s easier to finish heifers than steers. You can finish all cattle on grass, but some take too long and they end up in the feedlot.” It goes without saying that not all cattle breeds are suitable for producing grass-fed beef, but Simundsson had a few suggestions. “Cow genetics have a huge impact on the ability to finish,” he said. “We shoot for a mediumframe score. Easy fleshing cattle, such as British breeds like Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn and Devon, are best.” He also had a surprising tip for assessing the tenderness of the meat before the cow is slaughtered. “You want a small cannonbone on the cow — that indicates ten-

derness,” he said, pointing just below the knee on an enlarged photograph of a heifer. “The bigger the knee joint, the tougher the meat.” Members of the grass-fed beef association follow strict production protocols, and any cows treated with antibiotics for health reasons are not permitted in meat products under its brand. Simundsson said interest in western Canadian grass-fed beef is increasing in the U.S., which is a good sign for the market. The association is also working to increase awareness of the health benefits of their products, which Simundsson says is significant. “Meat from animals that directly graze forage contains three or four times more conjugated linoleic acid and up to six times more omega-3 fatty acid than animals that eat a stored forage or grain diet,” he states on his own website, Prairie Grass Fed Meats: www.prairiegrassfed. com.

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Goats’ milk speeds recovery from diarrhea UC Davis release

ilk from goats that were genetically modified to produce higher levels of a human antimicrobial protein has proved effective in treating diarrhea in young pigs, demonstrating the potential for food products from transgenic animals to one day also benefit human health, report researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study is the first on record to show that goats’ milk carrying elevated levels of the antimicrobial lysozyme, a protein found in human breast milk, can successfully treat diarrhea caused by bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The findings, reported in the online scientific journal PLOS ONE, offer hope that such milk may eventually help prevent human diarrheal diseases that each year claim the lives of 1.8 million children around the world and impair the physical and mental development of millions more. “Many developing parts of the world rely on livestock as a main source of food,” said James Murray, a UC Davis animal science professor and lead researcher on the study. “These results provide just one example that, through genetic engineering, we can provide agriculturally relevant animals with novel traits targeted at solving some of the healthrelated problems facing these developing communities.” In this study, Murray and colleagues fed young pigs milk from goats that were genetically modified to produce in their milk higher levels of lysozyme, a protein that naturally occurs in the tears, saliva and milk of all mammals. Although lysozyme is produced at very high levels in human breast milk, the milk of goats and cows contains very little lysozyme, prompting the effort to boost lysozyme levels in the milk of those animals using genetic modification. Because lysozyme limits the growth of some bacteria that cause intestinal infections and diarrhea and also encourages the growth of other beneficial intestinal bacteria, it is considered to be one of the main components of human milk that contribute to the health and wellbeing of breast-fed infants. Pigs were chosen for this study as a research model because their gastrointestinal physiology is quite similar to humans, and because pigs already produce a moderate amount of lysozyme in their milk.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Seized horses get a new lease on life Lakeview councillor describes filly he bought at auction as ‘pretty as a picture with a nice personality — just perfect for a little kid’ By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF / LANGRUTH

he could easily have ended up on someone’s dinner plate, but now she’s a promising student in Richard Callander’s round pen. “She’s actually pretty well put together,” said Callander, as he demonstrated the yearl i n g f i l l y ’s q u i c k p ro g re s s since he brought her back to his ranch along with five other mares and foals from the Gladstone auction mart in late January. The filly was part of a band of 10 horses seized by the Office of the Chief Veterinarian in a controversial roundup that incensed many local residents. Some have alleged they were mistreated and that some horses disappeared without explanation. Now halter broke and comfortable with a saddle on her back, the yearling filly is being trained for her new owner, a young girl from a neighbour ing far m who is smitten by the horse’s finefigured bone structure, lightning reflexes, and willingness to learn, said Callander.

Richard Callander trains a yearling Appaloosa-Morgan-cross filly, the most promising of a bunch of six mares and foals that he bought after they were seized by the Office of the Chief Veterinarian in early January. PHOTOS: DANIEL WINTERS

“That little Appaloosa filly is as pretty as a picture with a nice personality — just perfect for a little kid.” RICHARD CALLANDER

He said he had to rope her for the first lesson, but now after just six sessions in the round pen, the young horse is ready for further refinement under the saddle. The rest, two mares and a handful of foals, have been spoken for by local horse enthusiasts. Some say the Lakeview horses had lived on a virtually unlimited range near the Big Grass Marsh for up to 30 years, said Callander, a local councillor who disputes the province’s position that they were neglected. The horses had access to plenty of hay and water, and the owners per iodically brought them grain and checked their condition, he said. Their docile nature in his corrals now seems to add credence to that, he added. The horses had been “headed for meat,” said Callander, and he stepped in at the urging of his partner Kim Hiebert, who quickly lined up new homes for them posts e i z u re. T h e y d e s e r ve d “a chance,” he said. “That little Appaloosa filly is as pretty as a picture with a nice personality — just perfect for a little kid.” daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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Continued uncertainty for hog producers in 2013 Some producers are hanging in hoping for price increase, but it may be muted by higher hog numbers Bernie Peet Peet on Pigs

fter a six-year period of poor profitability, Canadian producers are on a knife edge, especially those in the West. With the hog price at around $1.45 and production costs of at least $170 per hog, they have been bleeding cash over the winter. And now the latest census data suggests that the supply of hogs in North America this year is going to be larger than expected. Couple that with issues such as expor t barr iers, COOL, the situation in the EU and unknown harvest prospects and it’s not surprising that the current mood is one of uncertainty. First, the combined U.S. and Canadian total hog inventory for December 2012 was only slightly down compared with 2011, while the breeding herd, at 7.03 million head, was up a little. Expectations were that high feed prices would have led to lower numbers. But it appears that U.S. producers have held their nerve, despite significant losses, and are banking on a big drop in the price of corn after this year’s harvest. In Western Canada, producers continue to quit production as their equity runs out, but the attrition is not yet reflected in the census figures. Those still in business are hoping for a surge in summer prices, but this seasonal

rise will probably be muted by the higher-than-expected hog numbers. Futures prices and the pundits’ predictions have already weakened. The George Morris Centre’s Canadian Pork Market Review published in the middle of last month predicted an average price of $1.60-65/kg for Alberta during March, yet the price has stayed around the $1.45 mark so far, and that with the Canadian dollar weakening. It predicted a peak of $1.70-75 in May, and a fourth-quarter price of $1.50-55. If the current price weakness persists and the mid-year price peak is only $1.60-65, that means that producers will be unprofitable for the whole year unless feed prices weaken substantially prior to the harvest.

Continued productivity

The other factor working against higher prices is the continuing improvement in the productivity of the U.S. industry. Over the last 10 years, the number of pigs weaned per sow has increased by 0.2 and passed the milestone of 10 per litter in 2011. With nearly six million sows in the U.S. breeding herd, that’s about 1.2 million extra pigs coming to market each year, with plenty of scope for more improvement. My concern right now is that, in the fall, prices will weaken even more than predicted and, despite lower feed prices, Canadian producers will be under severe economic pressure. Each time this happens, it has been Canadian producers

Over the last 10 years, the number of pigs weaned per sow has increased by 0.2 and passed the milestone of 10 per litter in 2011. photo: istock

who have quit, not those in the U.S. who receive a higher price for their hogs and have much better hedging opportunities.

EU production down

W h i l e I re m a i n s o m e w h a t pessimistic about prospects this year, there are several things that may change the situation. The latest forecasts of pig production in the EU have been revised sharply downwards, with Eurostat reporting that member countries predict a 6.9 per cent drop in slaughterings during the third quarter of this year compared to last and a drop of 7.2 per cent for the fourth q u a r t e r. T h i s i s p a r t l y i n response to high feed prices, but probably more likely due to the partial sow stall ban which is leading to a significant exodus from the industry in some countries.

Fewer pigs in the EU will mean that they have fewer to export, opening up opportunities for North American exporters and increasing the demand for pigs, which would support prices. The second factor is the possible impact of changes in U.S. COOL legislation. Recently released proposed changes to the country-of-origin laws have been met with dismay by both Canadian and U.S. livestock and meat organizations. “The proposed rule is even m o re o n e r o u s , d i s r u p t i v e and expensive than the current regulation implemented in 2009,” said J. Patrick Boyle, president of the American Meat Institute. If the change goes ahead as currently written, Canada will likely be in a position to levy retaliatory tariffs that should flow to its pig producers.

If by some miracle, the U.S. capitulates and complies with the spirit of the WTO ruling, then that will be beneficial to the trade in live pigs from Canada. Finally, U.S. pork exports have helped to support hog prices over the last few years and have mopped up surplus product. Exports set a record during 2012, reaching 2.26 million tonnes, valued at $6.3 billion, up 3.5 per cent on 2011 and representing 23.5 per cent of U.S. pork and pork production. Exporting has not been without its problems, though. Russia stopped pork and beef imports from the U.S. in December, claiming it had detected traces of ractopamine. However, such non-tariff barriers are designed to support the developing Russian industr y in which some of the powerful oligarchy have money invested. Their aim is to eventually be self-sufficient, although this will take a long time. In the meantime, they do not want to stop further expansion in response to low profitability and will seek to support the hog price by restricting imports by one means or another. There are a lot of unknowns facing western Canadian producers during the rest of this year. Unless some of the stars align more favourably for producers, there could be a significant drop in production over the winter period. Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal.

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Chinese investigate pig river dump shanghai / beijing / reuters / The rotting bodies of about 6,000 pigs in a river that supplies tap water to Shanghai has drawn attention to an ugly truth — in China, one way or another, sick animals often end up in the food chain. Authorities found traces of a common pig virus in some of the animals floating in the Huangpu River last week. Insiders say farmers likely dumped them, common in an industry which has no system of compensation for losses from disease and which insurers won’t touch. Margins on pork are thin and for hog farmers unwilling to spend money to incinerate or bury dead animals, the Huangpu River may have offered a tempting alternative. While there was no proof any sick animals had been butchered and sold for meat in this case, media have reported several scandals involving sick or dead livestock being butchered and sold for meat.

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AUCTION DISTRICTS 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.

The Pas

Birch River

Swan River Minitonas Durban

Winnipegosis

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

Parkland

Birtle

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Langruth

Neepawa

Hamiota

Gladstone

Rapid City

Reston Melita

Brandon

Carberry

Treherne

Killarney

Crystal City

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Pilot Mound

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin

Souris

Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Westman

Waskada

Interlake

Erickson Minnedosa

Virden

Arborg

Lundar Gimli

Shoal Lake

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

Steinbach

Red River

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD HUGE Vintage Service Station, Coca Cola & Toys Saturday, March 30th 10:00am Stonewall, MB. #12 Patterson Dr

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OVER 175 Signs; Red Indian; White Rose Texaco; BA; Pure Oil; Husky; RCMP Goodrich United Motors; Rambler Service; Ford Oldsmobile; Chev Flange; Champion; Michelin JD; Farmall; Delavel; RCA; Insurance Winchester; Coca Cola; 7Up; Orange Crush Drewerys; Cigarette; Highway; Door Bars Clocks; Thermometers; Menu Boards; Calendars Orange Crush Coolers Coca Cola UpRight & Chest Coin Operated Vending & Arcade Castrol Oil Rack; Oil Cans; License Plates Lincoln Toys; Diecast; 2) Arctic Cat Mini Bikes. Much More than Listed GO TO Web; Growing List Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

AUCTION SALES GUN & MILITARIA SHOW Sunova Centre West St Paul Rec Centre 48 Holland Rd Located North of the North Perimeter Hwy between McPhillips & Main St off Kapelus Rd WINNIPEG, MB. SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2013 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Adults $5.00 – Women free Children under 12 accompanied by an adult free There will be dealers from Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Show Sponsored by the MCC of C

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

ryan farms

SOUTHEASTERN FARM EQUIPMENT

Winnipeg, MB | Friday, April 12, 2013 · 11am

Inventory Reduction Sale WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 10:00 AM Location: 300 Hwy 12 North, Steinbach, MB FREE LUNCH AVAILABLE

1996 New hoLLAND VeRsAtiLe 9882

2009 New hoLLAND CR9080

1990 MACk Ch600 & 2008 tiMPte 45 Ft

AuCtioN LoCAtioN: From WINNIPEG, MB, take Perimeter Hwy 101 approx 6.4 km (4-5 miles) North to Inkster Blvd (Hwy 221), then 3.2 km (2 miles) East to corner of Inkster Blvd & Sturgeon Rd. GPS: 49.9386, –97.264 A PARtiAL equiPMeNt List iNCLuDes: 1996 New Holland Versatile 9882 4WD · Massey Ferguson 5200 4WD · 1993 Ford 8240 MFWD · 2009 New Holland CR9080 Combine · 2009 New Holland 88C 36 Ft Flex Draper Header · 1998 Premier 2930 30 Ft Swather · 2004 Caterpillar 257B Skid Steer · 1990 Mack CH600 T/A Sleeper Truck Tractor · 1988 Ford F800 S/A

Grain Truck · 2003 Ford F350 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup · Seedmaster 6012 60 Ft Air Drill · 1994 Willmar 765HT 80 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · (2) 1750 Gallon NH3 Tanks · 2009 Wheatheart 13 In. x 81 Ft Flex Grain Auger · 2006 Arctic Cat 650cc Quad · Attachments...AND MuCh MoRe!

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

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

Ed And LAurA FriEsEn Morris, MAnitoBA rEtirEMEnt FArM Auction

Chris Ryan: 204.791.5352 Neill Ryan: 204.632.8569 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Daryl Martin: 306.421.5066 800.491.4494

LocAtion from morriS two miLeS weSt on 23 And two miLeS north on roAd 2e, YArd #25155 or 7 miLeS South from Pr 205 eASt of roSenort.

FridAY, ApriL 12, 5 pM

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

K. & F. FARMS Ltd., Clearwater, MB. Ken & Fay Gardiner Farm Retirement Auction Sale Tues., Apr 16th, 2013 11:00am DST Located 2-mi West of Clearwater Corner at PTH #3A, 1.75-mi North. Tractors: 1986 Case 4694, 4WD, 1000 PTO, P/shift trans, 4 spool hyd, 18.4x38 duals, 6,702-hrs; 1985 Case 4694 4WD, 1000 PTO, P/shift trans, 4 spool hyd, 20.8x34 duals, 6,796-hrs; 1982 IHC 684 DSL tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, hyd 1,653 original hrs, excellent GPS EZ Steer w/250 monitor system; 1992 Bourgault 8800 36-ft. air seeder cultivator w/Bourgault 2115 tow behind tank, sells complete unit w/packers, tine harrows & markers; 1984 Morris Model 731 35-ft. deep tiller w/3 row harrows & dual manifold NH3 kit; 1982 Morris Model 631 35-ft. deep tiller w/4 row harrows & dual manifold NH3 kit; 1981 Western 63-ft. hyd harrowbar complete; Summers 112-ft. tine harrowbar, hinged wing bar & pressure springs; Morris 36-ft. field cultivator L233 Challenger II w/Morris 3 row harrows; 1977 Case 18 ft. tandem disc w/ front notched blades; Melroe Model RR 6x16 bottom plough; 35-ft. coil packers; 1988 Case-IH 1660 SP combine, 3,389-hrs, header reverser, chaff spreader, not used until 1990, always shedded; 1988 Case-IH 1010 25-ft. S/cut header & transport trailer; 1994 Case-IH 8820 25-ft. SP swather, DSL, PU reel, swath lifter guards, new batteries, w/throat puller; 1989 Case-IH 725 25-ft. PT swather w/self-contained transport; Bulher FK 9ft. tapered swath roller; Westfield 10-in.x60-ft. grain auger; Westfield 7-in.x41-ft. auger w/B&S 16-HP motor; 1990 Morridge 400-bus. grain dryer; Bushel Master grain vaccuvator; 2003 Honda 4x4 ATV Quad ES Four Trax, 3,000-kms; 1979 Chev C70 4Ton truck, 16-ft. steel box, hoist, roll-over tarp, V-8 motor, safetied; Boat Vanguard 15-ft. boat & trailer, 60-HP motor; 1928 Ford Model A PU truck, restored & running; 1952 Chev 1-ton truck w/wide wooden box; IH McCormick “M” tractor, wide front, PTO, running; Minneapolis “U” tractor, restored & running; IH McCormick “H” tractor, to restore; Linden trailer type post pounder w/3 way tilt; 4 wheel flat deck trailer; 4 wheel trailer w/army box, 1,000gal. fuel tank w/metered electric pump; 150-gal. slip tank w/electric pump; 1,000-gal. poly tank; ATV mounted sprayer, 16-ft. Labtronics 919 moisture tester, 3.5-in. cell, w/Ohaus scale; Good shop equipment & misc. Friends: The Gardiners have a very well kept line of equipment w/tractors & combines always shedded. Please contact: Ken Gardiner (204)873-2019. Websites: www.mrankinauctions.com or www.rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions (204)534-7401 Killarney, MB Ross Taylor Auction Service Ross (204)522-5356 Reston, MB.

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See our website for photos and listings www.billklassen.com or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 Bill Klassen Auctioneers bill@billklassen.com For more information please contact Ed and Laura Friesen (204) 746-8596 Supper Available

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for Brian Dreger (306)464-4919 Mon., Apr 22, 2013, 10:00a.m. Direction from Hwy 39 at Lang, SK. Go 1-mi North & 7-mi East. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com. 2002 Case IH STX 375 Quad Trac 4-WD tractor w/Trimble 750 Autosteer; 2009 NH TV 6070 bidirectional tractor w/FEL & 965-hrs; Case IH 2188 SP combine w/2315 rotor hrs; 36-ft Macdon 960 Draper harvest header; 25-ft Macdon draper harvest header; Macdon header adapters for Case IH; Macdon header adapter for NH; 1983 IH S1900 tandem grain truck w/466 DSL & on board grain vac; shop built header trailer; steel drum swath roller; 39-ft Flexi-coil 5000 air drill w/tow between Flexi-coil 3850 air tank; 40-ft Co-op 204 cultivator; Case 4490 4-WD custom built SP 80-ft sprayer w/Trimble GPS & 1000-gal., poly tank; Wheatheart BH 8-36 auger w/25-HP Kohler & mover, Brandt 10-60 hyd swing auger; Sakundiak 8-60 swing auger; Sakundiak 6-20 auger w/electric motor; Demco 300-bu hopper wagon w/unload augers; Haul All tote tank mounted on shop built trailer; DMC #44 high capacity grain cleaner; Good Will Fanning Mill; Carter Disc; NH pallet forks; JD 10-ft land leveller; shop built 14-ft pull scraper; 3-PTH 12-ft cultivator; 3-PTH 5 bottom disc plow; tandem axle utility trailer; 1250-gal. poly tank; steel waste oil tank; antique JD auger; antique stove & washing machine; IH stationery engines; 2010 Kubota 26-HP DSL F2680 front mount lawn mower w/122-hrs; 2010 4-WD Yamaha Rhino Special Edition 700 EFI side by side; Yamaha 225 Tri Moto. 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.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

· 1979 Case 2390, power shift, duals, 1000 pto 6052 hrs, 165 HP. engine and transmission overhauled, in 08 complete with Trimble auto steer serial #7895012 · 1975 Case 970 Diesel standard shift, duals and trimble harness, 93 hp serial #8787414 · 1960 Massey Ferguson 65 with 3 pth pto and loader. 42 hp. serial #SGM 663189 · Simplicity 7790 with Lambordinie diesel Garden tractor 889 hrs Hydrostatic drive, mower and tiller · 1983 Massey Ferguson 860 Combine, AT6-354 Perkins engine gear drive, 9001 head with melroe Pickup, Field ready, 3305 hrs. serial #1746-18149 · John Deere 7700 Turbo Diesel combine. 6 belt JD Pickup on 212, head, Chopper, all in very good condition from Neighbor Art Friesen 204-746-8611

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a clean well maintained farm equipment auction for Garth & Marla Hurford (306)332-7900. Sat., April 20, 2013 10:00am. Directions from Balcarres, SK go 5-mi North of Balcarres on Hwy 310. Watch for Signs! Live internet bidding at www.Bispotter.com. 2009 Kubota M108X FWA tractor w/Kubota M45 FEL w/only 710-hrs; Case IH 7130 2WD tractor w/Auto Steer GPS & duals; JD 322 lawn tractor w/50-in mower; 1999 JD 9610 SP combine w/2362 sep hrs; 30-ft 2005 Honey Bee NH94C straight cut header w/UII PU reel w/pea cross auger & flex finger lifters; 30-ft Westward 3000 PT swather w/PU reel & Roto Shear, Douglas poly drum swath roller; 1993 GMC Topkick tandem axle grain truck w/3116 Cat DSL engine & 96,900-kms; 1980 Western Star tandem axle grain truck w/automatic trans & Cummins engine; 1974 Dodge 600 3-ton grain truck; 33-ft Case IH 5600 seeding tool & JD 787 air tank w/Atom Jet Side Bank liquid openers; Pattison CB 1300-gal. liq-uid fertilizer caddy w/Honda engine; 60-ft Flexi-Coil tine harrows; Graham Hamey 14-ft cultivator w/Morris Harrows; Rolo Flex 14-ft cultivator w/tine harrows; 60-ft Jetstream 20th Anniversary computer sprayer; Sakundiak HD 10-2000 swing auger; Sakundiak 8-1600 auger w/25-HP Subuaru engine & Wheatheart mover; Sakundiak 7-45 grain auger w/Kohler engine; 29-ft tandem axle tow compartment grain trailer w/roll tarp; 100-bu hopper grain wagon; Schulte hyd drive rock picker; Buhler Farm King 720 3-PTH mover; 3-PTH angle blade; 1000-gal. water tank; Honda 11-HP pressure washer; Forney welder; Dewalt chop saw; Honda generator; 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.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

UNRESERVED AUCTION for

WESTEEL

Tractor • 1961 John Deere 4010 Tractor, PTO, 3623HRS, 80HP, SN 4765 Farm Machinery • New Demo T6060 Teagle Tomahawk Drum Shredder • 1992 Morris 8900 Air Seeder 39’ w/ Ezee-On Ground Driven Cart • 1997 Prairie Star 4600 Swather 30’ • Leon 40’ Chisel Plow • 1991 Flexi-Coil S65 Sprayer 100’ Boom • 1986 Versatile 2100 Sprayer • 1989 New Holland 499 Mower Conditioner • Green Belt 10-4 Silage Blodeck • Kewanee 3200 Cultivator RowCrop • New Farm King Grain Auger 10”x70’ Yard Equipment • 60” Skid Steer Hydraulic Snow Blower • Land Pride PD35 3PTH Post Auger • Simplicity L1528E Snow Blower 15HP 28” • Farm King 8ft 3PTH Blade • 6ft Farm King Tine Harrows • Vettetoe Shaft Spreader • 3 Point Quick Hitch Cat. 3 MISC • Case Tractor Duals • Allied Tines • Tractor Duals • Flexicoil Openers • 3PTH Arms • Dual Spreader 600 • Westward Bale Spike • Garden Tractor Chains • Used Tracks • Kawasaki ATV Winch Kit • Electric Starter • Highline Winch Kit • Summers Weights • Stuart Down Spout • Liquid Fertilizer Pump • New Holland Pickup for BR780 • Cylinder Jacks • Rims • Tires • Hoses • Valves Plus Much More!!

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE WILL BE SELLING INCLUDE: *New Westeel Galvanized Augers – Conventional 8” & 10” & PTO Swing hopper 10” & 13” *New Westeel Grain Vacs *New Westeel Grain Cleaners *Other Westeel Portable Grain Handling Equipment, Parts and Accessories *Assorted Corrugated Westeel Grain Bin Parts *Assorted Westeel Petroleum Storage Tanks and Accessories

MCSHERRY SPRING GUN AUCTION Saturday, March 23rd 9:30am 12 Patterson Dr, Stonewall, MB OVER 300 GUNS Modern; Vintage; Hand Guns; Prohs; Long Guns; Military; Hunting & Gun Accessories; Mounts; Books; Reloading Equip Go To Web www.mcsherryauction.com 300+ Pics & Descriptions WE Accept Proxy & Consignments! Gun Previewing Friday March 22nd 1-8pm

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unreserved public auctions

spring 2013 upcoming auctions Call for a FREE Spring Auction Guide 800.491.4494 or visit rbauction.com

April 3 2– 2011 CAse ih 8120

April 4 1996 John Deere 8970, 2006 John Deere 9420 & 2012 John Deere 9560r

Auctions Near You! Duval, SK Hilderman Acres Ltd · April 3 Grenfell, SK Neuls Brothers · April 4 Grenfell, SK Urschel Enterprises Ltd · April 5 Churchbridge, SK Rathgeber Farms Ltd · April 6 Semans, SK Donna Hawes & Est of Bob Hawes · April 8 Canora, SK Sky Farms Inc · April 9 Neepawa, MB Wayne & Janet Husak · April 10 St. Louis, SK Perri Ruszkowski · April 10 Rorketon, MB Fred & Edith Taylor · April 11 Winnipeg, MB Ryan Farms · April 12 Dysart, SK Norbert Kirsch & Roger Miller · April 13 Earl Grey, SK Sterling & Sherry Hall · April 15 Sintaluta, SK Lyle Partridge · April 16 Grenfell, SK Terry & Lynne Reeve · April 17 Dysart, SK Robert & Carole Atkinson · April 18 Ituna, SK Rudy & Bev Lekach · April 19 Grenfell, SK Ken & Bernadette McPherson · April 20 Cupar, SK Elaine Benko & Est of Andy Benko · April 20 Wawota, SK Eric & Glen Sorenson · April 22 Yellow Creek, SK Walter & Vera Kowdrysh · April 24

April 5 2012 John Deere 9560r

April 6 2010 WestWArD m100 35 Ft

April 8 2004 internAtionAl 9200i & 2009 plG 42 Ft

April 9 2004 BourGAult 5710 series ii 59 Ft w/5440

April 10 2003 neW hollAnD CX840

April 10 2– 2009 neW hollAnD Cr9080

April 11 1995 ForD VersAtile 9030

April 12 2009 neW hollAnD Cr9080

April 13 1990 CAse ih 9130

April 15 2010 J&m 875

April 16 2009 neW hollAnD t9050

April 17 2001 John Deere 9650

April 18 1999 ApAChe 760 90 Ft

April 19 2009 VersAtile 2375

April 20 2001 Western stAr

April 20 2006 & 2003 CAse ih 2388

April 22 2002 premier 2952 30 Ft

April 24 1995 John Deere 8770

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AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a very large farm equipment auction for Darald & Marlene Marin Sat., Apr. 13th, 2013 10:00am. Directions from Radville, SK. 1-mi North on Hwy 28. Watch For Signs! Live Internet Bidding www.Bidspotter.com. JD 8770 4WD tractor w/Outback Autosteer; JD 9600 Combine w/3,314 sep hrs; Honey Bee SP 36 draper header w/pea cross auger; JD 930F flex header w/PU reel; Vers 875 4WD tractor w/6,000-hrs; Case 3594 FWA tractor w/Outback Autosteer; Westward 9300 SP Turbo swather & 30-ft. Macdon 960 header w/1,772 hours; Case IH Patriot SPX 3185 SP Sprayer w/Outback Autosteer & 90-ft. boom; 90-ft. Summers Ultimate PT Suspended Boom Sprayer; 40-ft. JD 1820 air drill w/2, 787 air tanks & double shoot w/Atom Jet openers; AC EP 40- 2PS fork lift; 2010 JD LA 175 lawn tractor w/only 10-hrs; Collection of Antique Tractors, JD M w/3-PTH & mower, JD A; JD D; JD AR; JD R; Massey Harris 44; Massey Harris 55; 50-ft. Melroe 215 Spray Coupe w/488-hrs; 2001 IH Eagle truck 9900IH tandem axle truck w/sleeper; 1984 IH S2500 tandem axle grain truck w/Cummins; 1984 Mack Tandem Axle grain truck; 2001 Castleton 36-ft. tandem axle grain trailer w/2 compartments; 2001 Loadking 48-ft. drop deck tandem axle trailer w/bale extensions; 1976 Dodge 600 grain truck; 1965 Ford F-750 fire truck w/20,000-mi; Trailtech 18-ft. bumper pull flat deck trailer, shop built tandem axle grain pup trailer; 2005 Cadillac Escalade SUV; 2001 Dodge Ram 4WD Laramie SLT 1-Ton dually Cummins DSL automatic w/115,000-mi; 1997 Cadillac Deville 4 door car; 1984 4WD Ford F-150 truck regular cab; 45-ft. Case IH 5600 cultivator w/2420 Valmar & Degelman harrows; 45-ft. Riteway tine harrow packer bar; 70-ft. Morris Ranger II harrow packer bar; Garwood 9-11 hyd earth scraper; 42-ft. Agri Tech 4200 land roller; Crown hyd rock picker; Kello-Bilt 5 shank sub soiler; Kello-Bilt 12-ft. offset disc; 15-ft. Schulte wing up rotary mower; 12-ft. Degelman dozer blade; Ag Shield Recon hay conditioner; JD swath fluffer; Farm King steel drum swath roller; Chem Handler II; Elias round bale scale; 40-ft. storage container; 3, 1,400-gal liquid fertilizer tanks; 1,000gal poly water tank; Buhler Farm King 3-PTH finishing mower; JD 205 3-PTH gyro mower; Land Pride 3-PTH rototiller; JD 3-PTH buker scraper; 10-ft. 3-PTH cultivator w/harrows; Sakundiak 10-65 swing auger w/electric mover; Walinga 510 grain vac; Flexi Coil 10-65 PTO belt conveyor; Flexi Coil 10-65 PTO auger; Flexi Coil 10-50 PTO auger; Wheatheart 8-51 auger w/25-HP Kohler engine & mover; Sakundiak 8-50 auger w/25-HP Kohler; Sakundiak 8-in. transfer auger w/electric motor; Sakundiak 8-60 PTO auger; Sakundiak 7-45 auger w/Kohler engine & seed treater; Sakundiak 6-33 auger w/ electric motor; Pool 6-28 auger w/electric motor; Tox-o-wix 570 grain dryer; Easy Load 2 compartment grain fertilizer tote tank; Labtronics elevator type moisture tester; 4, Westeel 2,700-bu hopper bottom bins; 5 Friesen 1,800-bu hopper bottom bins; 2, Weningger Magnum 3,300-bu hopper bottom bins; 5 Behlin 3,100-bu bins on wood floors; 3, Westeel 1,800-bu hopper bottom bins; Friesen 500-bu hopper bottom bins; 5, Keho aeration fans; 4, Axiel aeration fans; Golden Grain Fan; quantity of 220V electrical cords; antique restored covered grain wagon; 26-ft. 1988 Fleetwood resort 5th wheel camper; JD construction heater; engine hoist; quantity of rail road ties; Plus much more!! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for the Estate of Warren Domres, Fri., Apr 19, 2013 10:00am. Directions from Lemberg, SK. 3-mi West on Hwy 22 turn South on Gardiner Road & go 5-mi South, 1-mi West, 1-mi South, 1-mi West, & 3/4-miles South. Live internet bidding at www.bidspotter.com. Case 4490 4-WD tractor w/PTO; Case 2390 2-WD tractor; Case 1270 2-WD tractor; Case 1070 2-WD tractor; David Brown 990 DSL 2-WD tractor; IH 1066 2-WD tractor; Case 830 DSL 2-WD tractor w/FEL & round fenders; Ford 8N 2-WD tractor; 1984 Ford 9000 LTL tandem grain truck w/13-spd Cummins & 2 seed compartment box; 27ft Flexi-coil 5000 double shoot air drill w/JD 787 air tank; JD 8820 Titan II SP combine; 30-ft JD 230 Rigid straight cut combine header; 2006 4-WD Duramax Chev auto Silverado crew cab truck w/leather & sunroof; 1974 GMC 6000 3-ton grain truck w/wood box & roll tarp; 1966 IH 1500 grain truck w/steel box & hoist; 1987 Ford Lariat F-150 4-WD extended cab truck; 1976 GMC half ton truck; 2006 Ski-Doo Rotax 550F w/725-mi; Polaris Sportsman 800 quad w/winch & heated handle bars; Parker 400-bu grain cart; JD 7721 PT combine; Farm King steel drum swath roller; 30-ft Case 730 PT swather w/UII PU reel; 24-ft Vers PT swather; 29-ft IH 75 PT swather w/batt reel; 3, 3 wheeled header transports; 2, Goebel 4,400-bu bins on steel floors; Twister 4,000-bu bins on steel floor; Westeel 4,000bu bin on steel floor; Westeel 2,700-bu bin on steel floor; Westeel 1,950-bu bin on steel floor; Westeel 1,850-bu hopper bottom bin; Friesen 2,000-bu hopper bottom bin; Flaman & Caldwell aeration fans; OPI bin monitor system; Walinga 510 grain vac; Brandt MD 10-50 swing auger; Brandt 8-52 Supercharged PTO auger; Sakundiak 7-37 auger w/Kohler; Sakundiak 6-41 auger w/electric motor; Hart Uniflow 3 roller grain cleaner; Labtronics 919 grain moisture tester; Load Trail tandem axle car trailer; 2 steel 110-bu hopper wagons; 3-hyd dump wagons; 500-gal. poly tank on walking axles; 100-ft Brandt QF 1500 field sprayer; 85-ft Brandt field sprayer; 20-ft 3-PTH sprayer; 2, 1200-gal. poly water tanks; Chem Handler I mixer; banjo pumps & hoses, shopbuilt flax straw buncher; hyd. log splitter; front mount snow blower; 3-PTH 3 bottom plow; 3-PTH road scraper blade; 3-PTH 7-ft cultivator; 3-PTH Riteway mower; Charge Air 60-gal. air compressor; ATV floor jack; 20-ton air bottle jack; hyd porta power; plus a large complete line of shop tools. Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for Champion Acres Ltd. (Rod Boll) (306)722-3867 Wed., Apr. 10th, 2013 10:00am Fillmore, SK. Directions from Fillmore, SK. 1/2-mi South on Main St. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding www.Bidspotter.com JD 8450 4WD tractor w/PTO & Outback Auto Steer; JD 4440 2WD tractor w/JD 725 FEL; JD 9500 SP combine w/914 PU header; 39-ft. Flexicoil 5000 double shoot air drill w/Flexicoil 2320 air cart JD 930 rigid straight cut header; JD 930 flex straight cut header; 33-ft. JD 680 double shoot air seeder w/JD 787 air cart; JD 25 straight cut header trailer; 30-ft. Westward 7000 SP swather w/Macdon 960 header; 50-ft. Degelman Strawmaster 7000 heavy harrow w/Valmar 3255; 40-ft. Degelman 7640 land roller; 30-ft. Bush Hog tandem disc; 1975 Dodge 600 3-Ton grain truck; 1976 IH Cargostar fire truck; 1986 GMC 1500 Sierra PU truck; 40-ft. 1978 Loadmaster tandem axle grain trailer, shopbuilt pintle hitch 5th wheel dolly convertor; 15-ft. Hiniker 6800 3 shank sub soiler; 36-ft. JD 590 PT swather; Martin 400-bu grain wagon; Poly drum swath roller; Kalteich air reel; 55-ft. Blanchard harrow packer bar w/tine harrows & P-20 packers; 3-Friesen 40-ton hopper bottom bins; Westeel 3,800-bu hopper bottom bin; Westeel Rosco 4,000-bu bin on cement; Westeel 350-bushel hopper bottom seed bin; Brandt 10-70 swing auger; Sakundiak 8-45 auger w/10-HP electric motor; Sakundiak 7-51 auger w/Honda 24-HP engine; Batco 1314 hyd drive transfer auger; Neuero 8120 grain vac; Labtronics elevator moisture tester; 5-HP aeration fans, hyd drill fill; 2006 Gulfstream Conquest 26RLS travel trailer w/single slide; 2012 Polaris Ranger 4WD 500 EFI UTV w/only 320-km; 1995 4WD Polaris Sportsman 400 quad w/winch; Degelman 3500 10-ft. dozer blade w/tilt & angle; JD EZ Track Z425 Zero turn mower w/85-hrs; JD 318 garden tractor w/rototiller, single axle trailer w/185-gal poly tank & Honda 2-in. water pump; JD side delivery mower; Allied bale elevator; Lincoln 225 AC welder; 125-gal slip tank w/electric pump; cattle oiler; wind charger tower; plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a premium farm equipment auction for Don & Kate Gardiner (306)332-2925 or (306)335-7792 Mon., Apr. 8th, 2013 at 10:00am Directions from Lemberg, SK. go 3-mi West on Hwy 22. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding at www.Bidspotter.com JD 9200 4WD tractor w/3,740-hrs & Green Lighted in 2012; McCormick MTX 125 FWA tractor w/Buhler FEL & 1,280-hrs; JD 2120 2WD tractor w/4,975-hrs; 2003 JD 9650 STS SP combine Green Lighted yearly w/1,471 sep hrs; 40-ft. 2005 Morris Maxim Air Drill w/Morris 7240 air cart w/double shoot Bourgault liquid openers; Pattison CB 2150 liquid fertilizer caddy w/John Blue pump & Honda engine; 2004 MF 9220 SP swather w/30-ft. PU reel & 765-hrs; JD 930 straight cut header w/PU reel, straight cut header trailer, steel poly drum swath rollers; JD high rise 4700 SP 90-ft. sprayer w/2,900-hrs & Cultiva auto steer GPS; 1999 IH Eagle highway tractor w/415-HP Cat engine; 40-ft. Castleton tandem axle grain trailer; 1986 Ford 9000 LTL tandem axle grain truck w/remote hoist & end gate; 1978 GMC 6500 single axle grain truck; High Boy single axle flat deck trailer w/1000 & 1,600-gal enduro plastic tanks; 35-ft. Morris 8900 DT cultivator w/Morris 4 bar harrows; Morris 50-ft. tine harrows w/240 Valmar; Schulte 9600 3-PTH snowblower; Degelman 3 batt high lift ground drive rock picker; Degelman 3 batt ground drive rock picker, trailer type 6-ft. gyro mower; Kirchner pallet forks; 2009 Brand EX grain vac; 2009 Wheatheart 10-61 swing auger; Sakundiak HD 8-33 auger w/Wheatheart mover & 27-HP Kohler engine; Sakundiak 7-33 auger w/Kawasaki engine; Lockart seed treater; Labtronics, moisture tester; Labtronics moisture tester; Chem Handler I, chemical pump; 2010 Arctic Cat Prowler 700 XTX UTV side by side w/only 290-mi; Honda Foreman 450 ES quad 4x4 electric shift; 2011 Cub Cadet RZT zero turn mower; Club Car gas golf cart; 3-PTH 8-ft. cultivator; quadavator cultivator; estate & quad sprayers; Danville Express roller; PWR grease gun; drill press; floor jack; Megasave furnace; upright piano; household & much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a large multi farm equipment auction for Eugene Fradette & the Estate of Dennis Cherpin Mon., Apr 15th, 2013 10:00am. Directions from Radville, SK. 4-mi South of Radville on Hwy 28 & 2-mi West. Watch for Signs! Live internet bidding at www.Bidspotter.co Vers 836 Designation 6 4WD tractor; JD 8430 4WD tractor w/PTO & 12-ft. dozer blade; JD 7520 4WD tractor w/PTO; Case 2394 tractor w/duals; JD 4440 2WD tractor w/4,343-hrs; JD 4010 2WD tractor w/JD 46 FEL & approx 800-hrs on overhaul; JD 180 lawn tractor; JD 7720 Titan II combine w/JD 212 PU header; 30-ft. JD 930 straight cut header; 29-ft. Morris Maxim Air Drill w/Morris 7180 air cart & Atom Jet Side Band openers; JD 7721 PT combine; MF 760 SP combine; 30-ft. MF straight cut header; 24ft. MF straight cut header; 20-ft. Vers 400 SP swather; 24-ft. Vers PTO swather; 18-ft. Vers PTO swather; 1983 Chev C-70 grain truck; 1976 Dodge 600 grain truck w/39,100-mi; 1976 GMC 6500 grain truck w/34,215-mi; 1966 Dodge 500 grain truck w/steel box & roll tarp; 1966 Fargo 500 grain truck w/steel box & hoist; 1970 IH Loadstar 1600 grain truck w/wood box & 36,200-mi; 1980 Chev Cheyenne 1500 PU; 1980 GMC Scotsdale 1500 PU; 28ft. IH 150 hoe drills; 60-ft. Riteway harrows; 24-ft. AC tandem disc; 37-ft. DT cultivator w/1655 Valmar & harrows; Morris CP-725 cultivator w/tine harrows; Morris B3-36 rod weeder; 32-ft. Massey cultivator, CCIL 18-ft. discers; Rolo Flex 16-ft. cultivator; JD steel wheel drill w/PWR lift; Leon 550 earth scraper; Riteway hyd 2 batt rock picker; Crown fork type rock picker; Varuna 6-in. PTO irrigation pump & pipe; Comet drill transport; Vers 1,000-gal tank trailer & pump; Vers poly tank on tandem trailer; Sakundiak HD 7-47 auger w/Kohler 16-HP engine; Sakundiak 7-47 auger w/16-HP engine; Sakundiak 7-45 auger w/16-HP Briggs engine; Farm King 7-40 auger w/Kohler engine; 2, Behlin 3,100-bu bins wood floors; 2, Westeel 2,000-bu bins steel floors; Westeel 4,000-bu bin steel floor; Westeel Twin Air 2,000-bu hopper bottom bin; Bader 2,000-bu hopper; Butler 2,700-bu bin wood floor; Twister 2,200bu wood floor; Metal Ind. 1,400-bu hopper bottom; Westeel 2,700-bu wood floor; Butler 2,700-bu bin wood floor, 3, Rosco 1,300-bu bins wood floors; Metal Ind. 3,300-bu bin wood; Rosco 1,650-bu on wood. 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 farm equipment auction for Stan & Carol Doughty (306)442-4785. Wed., Apr 17, 2013 10:00am. Pangman, SK. Directions from the Junction of Hwy 6 & Hwy 13 go 6-mi North on Hwy 6 & 1.5-mi East. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding www.Bidspotter.com. NH 9682 4-WD tractor; 2008 NH TV6070 bidirectional tractor & NH 82LB FEL w/only 750-hrs; JD 425 yard tractor w/PTO & 3-PTH; Case 195 lawn tractor w/mower & tiller; NH TR98 SP combine w/2,502-hrs; 30-ft Honey Bee 994 straight cut draper header; 30-ft MacDon 960 harvest draper header; MacDon header adapter for NH 6070 bidirectional tractor; straight cut header trailer; 1995 Willmar 785 Air Trak SP 85-ft sprayer w/2,896-hrs & 5.9 Cummins engine; Titan 12.4-42 set of four tires & rims; 1981 IH S1900 DSL tandem axle grain truck w/auto trans; 2003 Chev 2500 HD gas extended cab PU truck; 1972 GMC 5500 2-ton grain truck w/22,000-mi; 2007 18-ft Precision tandem axle flat deck bumper pull trailer w/7000 axles; Quick Way 16-ft triple axle grain trailer w/hyd dump; 43ft Harmon 4480 air drill & Harmon 3100 air tank w/double shoot; 70-ft Degelman Straw Master heavy harrow; 47-ft Morris Magnum II CP-743 DT cultivator; 32-ft JD 332 off set disc; Co-op 39-ft cultivator; Sakundiak HD8-1600 auger w/Wheatheart mover; Westfield 10-51 swing auger; Sakundiak 7-37 auger w/Kohler engine, Big Chief batch grain dryer; Sakundiak 4,300-bu hopper bottom bin; Friesen 60-Ton hopper bottom bin; Behlin 3,500-bu hopper bottom bin; temporary 6,500-bu hopper bottom ring; Rockomatic 12-ft rock rake; Speed Spred 1-ton fertilizer spreader; 1,000-gal., fuel tank w/electric pump; Chem Handler I; Floating slough pump w/1/2-mi of lay flat hose; Honda 3-in water pump; Briggs engine w/2-in banjo pump; 850-gal. oval water tank; NH pallet forks; JD disc parts; Generac 5500XL generator; Simonz 2900 PSI gas powered pressure washer; Trojan metal band saw; Sanborn upright air compressor, plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook and 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.

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9TH ANNUAL SPRING EQUIPMENT AUCTION Drayton, ND.

Saturday, April 13

• Tractors • Trucks • Tillage • Sprayers • Row Crop • Headers • Recreational • Lawn & Garden. Full listing after March 23rd on midwestauctions.com, Agweek, or Farm & Ranch. online bidding on major items.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for Bob & Donalda Johnston (306)842-5810 Fri., Apr. 12th, 2013 10:00am. Directions from Weyburn, SK. 3-mi East on Hwy #13 & 2-mi North. Watch For Signs! Live Internet bidding at www.Bidspotter.com Vers 936 4WD tractor; Vers 756 4WD tractor w/PTO; Case 1490 2WD tractor w/Leon 700 FEL & 3-PTH; JD 440 2WD tractor w/FEL & backhoe attachment; Case IH 1660 Axial Flow SP combine w/2,740 engine hrs; 25-ft. Case IH 1010 straight cut header, shopbuilt straight cut header trailer; 24.5 IH 5000 SP swather w/PU reel, steel drum swath roller; 39-ft. Morris Maxim air drill & Morris 6180 air cart w/double shoot; NH 90-ft. SF 110 PT suspended boom sprayer; 83-ft. Bourgault 850 Centurion II PT field sprayer; 35-ft. JD 1600 cultivator w/Morris tine harrows; 32-ft. Friggstad cultivator w/tine harrows; MF 2-18-ft. discers, end tow diamond harrow packers, EZ Guide 250 GPS & auto steer; 1980 Chev C-60 grain truck w/65,400-mi; 1975 Ford F-750 single axle grain truck w/roll tarp & steel box; Mazda B-2200 PU truck; 15-ft. wing up Schulte XH1500 rotary mower w/Schulte FLX15 offset hitch; Degelman ground drive 570S rock picker; Demptster 5-Ton fertilizer spreader on tandem axle trailer; Victory 10-ft. PU header, shopbuilt hyd dump grain truck box, 18.4-38 clamp on duals; tri hull 14-ft. boat w/40-HP Mercury engine not running; 1976 Ski Doo, 2-Westeel Rosco 2,700-bu bins on wood & steel floors; 2,000-bu Twister bin on steel floor; 3-Westeel Rosco 2,000-bu bins on wood floors; Westeel 1,650 & 1,350-bu bins on steel floors; Sakundiak 8-49 PTO auger; Sakundiak 8-49 PTO auger; Sakundiak 8-49 PTO auger; Sakundiak 7-41 auger w/Kohler engine; Wheatheart bin sweep, hyd drill fill, Labtronics elevator type moisture tester; Monarch 5-HP water pump, crop lifters, antique freight cart, 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

FARMING

IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

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AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts PARTING OUT TRUCKS: FORD CL9000, L800, L880, F350 Dually, also complete for restoration IHCB170. (204)685-2124, cell (204)871-2708

AUTO & TRANSPORT Autos 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV, 150,000-km, warranty to 160,000-km, $14,000 OBO. Phone (204)856-6907.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks 2005 TMC SLE NEVADA edition Z71, 4 door crew cab, short box, 4WD, towing package, 97,000-km, very nice condition, safetied, asking $18,000. Phone Dave (204)526-5298 or evenings (204)743-2145.

FOR SALE: 04 CHEVY 2500 4x4, 4-dr, gas, new safety, new steer tires, flat deck w/tool boxes, $8500. Phone:(204)871-0925. NEW EMERALD GRAIN TRAILERS made in MB 36-ft. 2 hopper t/a air ride 24.5 tires on bud wheels manual tarp. Starting as low as $34,000. Tri axle starting at $49,500 side chutes & dual crank hopper openings avail. Financing avail o.a.c For more details call Glenn (204)895-8547.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers 20-yd dump box 17-ft. 20-yd dump box. Great unit: hyd tank on frame with a electric tarp & all the wire to hook it up. The box is in fair shape. Just needs your truck $8,500 tj@otr-recycling.com (204)768-0600

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2008 DODGE CREW 4X4 6.9 Cummins, 154,000-km, cloth interior, $28,500 OBO. Phone (204)856-6907.

FOR SALE: 1980 WESTERN Star Highway tractor. Cummins engine, 13-spd, w/wet kit, 46000 rears, safetied, good running condition. Phone (204)348-2064, cell (204)345-3610.

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Peter Crushing & Hauling Ltd. Peter Crushing & Hauling Ltd. Wed. April 10 @ Percival, SK (Whitewood Area) Wed. April 10

@ Percival, SK (Whitewood Area)

Peter Crushing & Hauling Ltd. Wed. April 10

@ Percival, SK (Whitewood Area)

WHEEL LOADERS: 2007 John Deere 844J • 2007 John Deere 824J •2001 John Deere 644H • HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR: 2008 Deere John Deere D John LC • CRAWLER TRACTOR: 1996 CAT • WHEEL LOADERS: 2007 John 844J •240 2007 Deere 824J •2001 John Deere 644HD8R • HYSKID STEER LOADERS: 2005 S130 •TRACTOR: Bobcat 743 1996 • AGGREGATE DRAULIC EXCAVATOR: 2008John JohnDeere Deere325 240•D2004 LC •Bobcat CRAWLER CAT D8R • EQUIPMENT: 2011 Gator PE2436 Jaw Crusher • Two Nordberg • Three SKID STEER LOADERS: 2005 John Deere 325 • 2004 Bobcat S130 Symons • Bobcat54” 743Cones • AGGREGATE Screen Decks • 2009 Surge Bin • Two Elrus Control Vans (1-2009) • Seven Stacking Conveyors EQUIPMENT: 2011 Gator PE2436 Jaw Crusher • Two Nordberg Symons 54” Cones • Three up to 125 ft. • 2004 ElrusSurge Feeder • CONSTRUCTION: Tilt Blades Rippers • Conveyors Light Towers Screen Decks • 2009 Bin • Two Elrus Control Hydraulic Vans (1-2009) • Seven• Stacking up WHEEL LOADERS: 2007 John Deere 844J990 • 2007 John Deere 824J •2001 John Deere 644H• •2000 HY• TRUCK 2006 • 2004 Interntional ISX • 2003 Mack to 125 ft. • TRACTORS: 2004 Elrus Feeder •International CONSTRUCTION: Hydraulic Tilt Blades • Rippers •Granite Light Towers DRAULIC EXCAVATOR: 2008Mack JohnR600 Deere• GRAVEL 240 D LC •TRUCKS: CRAWLER TRACTOR: 1996 CAT D8R • Mack Vision • 1999 Mack 2006 • Two 1984 • LIGHT TRUCKS: • TRUCK TRACTORS: International 990 • 2004 Interntional ISX • Mack 2003 Mack Granite • 2000 SKID STEER LOADERS: 2005 John Deere 325 Two • 2004 Bobcat S130 • •Bobcat 743 • AGGREGATE Eight GMC/CHEV 2500 • GRAVEL TRAILERS: 2009 Gravhauls Tree Decaps • One Arnes • Mack Vision • 1999 Mack • Two Mack R600 • GRAVEL TRUCKS: 1984 Mack • LIGHT TRUCKS: EQUIPMENT: 2011 Gator PE2436 Jaw Crusher • Two Nordberg Symons 54” Cones •Norac Three10’ LOWBOY TRAILERS: Two Fruenhaufs • TRAILERS: Too many to list • SCALE: 2005 Eight GMC/CHEV 2500 • GRAVEL TRAILERS: Two 2009 Gravhauls • Tree Decaps • One Arnes • Screen • 2009Miller SurgeGas Bin 250 • Two Elrus Control Vans (1-2009) • Seven Stacking Conveyors up X 60’ • Decks WELDERS: amp • •Lincoln Gas 250 • GEN 20082005 Wacker G5010’ • LOWBOY TRAILERS: Two Fruenhaufs TRAILERS: TooAmp many to listSETS: • SCALE: Norac to 125 ft. • 2004 Elrus Feeder • CONSTRUCTION: Hydraulic Tilt Blades • Rippers • Light Towers 2005 550RU6CTDT2 • 2000 400DSEGas • John • Lister Skid Mounted X 60’ •Volvo WELDERS: Miller Gas 250Detroit amp • Lincoln 250Deere Amp •Enclosed GEN SETS: 2008 Wacker G50 • • TRUCK TRACTORS: 2006 International 990 • 2004 Interntional ISX • 2003 Mack Granite • 2000 2005 Volvo 550RU6CTDT2 • 2000 Detroit 400DSE • John Deere Enclosed • Lister Skid Mounted • Mack Vision • 1999 Mack • Two Mack R600 • GRAVEL TRUCKS: 1984 Mack • LIGHT TRUCKS: For of Auction, Photos,TRAILERS: Complete Descriptions & More Information, Visit our• EightTerms GMC/CHEV 2500 • GRAVEL Two 2009 Gravhauls • Tree Decaps • One Arnes website or Call Hodgins Auctioneers Inc. For Terms of Auction, Photos, Complete Descriptions & More Information, Visit LOWBOY TRAILERS: Two Fruenhaufs • TRAILERS: Too many to list • SCALE: 2005 Noracour 10’ Call Hodgins Inc. X 60’ • WELDERS: Millerwebsite Gas 250 or amp • Lincoln GasAuctioneers 250 Amp • GEN SETS: 2008 Wacker G50 • 2005 Volvo 550RU6CTDT2 • 2000 Detroit 400DSE • John Deere Enclosed • Lister Skid Mounted •

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Combines FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH 2000 2388, 2,376 ROTOR hours, yield & moisture, rake-up pick-up, 25-ft straight cut w/pick-up reels. $75,000 OBO. Phone:(204)638-9286.

Unreserved pUblic farm aUction

trevor Winny farms ltd.

FOR SALE: 2005 CASE IH 8010 combine, AWD, 45-32 front tires, means 45-in wide, 28Lx26 rear tires, approx 1950-separator hrs w/spreader & chopper, 30-ft draper header, $150,000; 2008 Case IH 8010, AWD, 45-32 front tires, 28Lx26 rear tires, spreader & chopper, approx 800-separator hrs, w/30-ft flex draper header, $250,000. Phone:(204)871-0925.

Sovereign, SK | Friday, April 12, 2013 · 11 am

2– 2012 neW hoLLAnd cr7090, 1 oF 4– 2011 neW hoLLAnd cr9060 & 3 oF 5– 2011 mAcdon d60-S

2– 2010 & 2009 neW hoLLAnd T9060hd

1998 John deere 9400 & 2010 degeLmAn 7200 6-WAy

2009 neW hoLLAnd T7030 & 2011 J&m 450-18

1 oF 2– John deere 1830 61 FT w/1910

1997 9600 W/914 PU, w/header height, 4012/2784-hrs, w/hopper topper & 18.4-38 duals, HID lights, wired for JD ATU autosteer, air-ride seat, VGC, Green-light inspected at local JD dealership fall of 2011 & 2012, inspection papers avail., $59,000 OBO. Phone:(204)324-3264. 1997 JD 9600, COMPLETE w/Trelleborg tires, always shedded, field ready, $65,000 OBO. Phone:(204)745-8333.

2010 John deere 4930 120 FT

2005 PeTerbiLT 379X, 2005 KenWorTh W900L & 2 oF 3– Lode King PreSTige 42 FT

AucTion LocATion: From the East side of SOVEREIGN, SK, go 1.6 km (1 mile) North. West side of road OR from the East side of ZEALANDIA, SK, go 13 km (8.1 miles) South on Grid 664, then 1.6 km (1 mile) East on Hwy 15, then 1.6 km (1 mile) North. GPS: 51.488291, -107.783132 A PArTiAL equiPmenT LiST incLudeS: 2- 2010 & 2009 New Holland T9060HD 4WD · 1998 John Deere 9400 4WD · 1985 Versatile 856 Designation 6 4WD · 2009 New HollandT7030 MFWD · 1977 John Deere 2130 2WD · 1984 Versatile 256 Bi-DirectionalTractor · 4- 2011 New Holland CR9060 Combines · 2- 2012 New Holland CR7090 Combines · 5- 2011 MacDon D60-S 35 Ft Draper Headers · 2010 MacDon D50 35 Ft Draper Header · 2005 Kenworth W900L Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 2005 Peterbilt 379X T/A Sleeper Truck

FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere

Tractor · 2- 2010 & 2009 Lode King Prestige 42 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailer · 2011 & 2010 John Deere 1830 61 Ft Air Drill · 2004 John Deere 1820 61 Ft Air Drill · 2010 Degelman LR7651 Land Roller · 2010 John Deere 4930 120 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2010 Brandt 1370 10 In. X 70 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · 2011 J&M 450-18 750± Bushel Grain Cart · 2011 & 2010 Sakundiak HD10-1400 10 In. X 46 Ft Grain Auger · 2011 Sakundiak HD8-1400 8 In. X 46 Ft Grain Auger · 2012 Wheatheart R8-41 8 In. X 41 Ft Grain Auger...And much more!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Trevor Winny: 306.882.3787 (h), 306.831.7489 (c) 306.831.5489 (c), browinny@gmail.com

JD 9600 1994 fine cut chopper, chaff spreader, auger extension, 2-SPD cyl, 2,500 sep hrs, 1 owner. Phone (204)638-2513 or (204)572-6576.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Various OVER 200 VEHICLES LOTS OF DIESELS www.thoens.com Chrysler Dodge (800)667-4414 Wynyard, Sk.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

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

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Jon Schultz: 306.291.6697 800.491.4494

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

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 UNRESERVED UNRESERVEDPUBLIC PUBLICFARM FARMAUCTION AUCTION Unreserved pUblic farm aUction

Hilderman Hilderman Acres AcresLtd. Ltd.––ltd. Ray, Ray,Lorne Lorne&&Perry PerryHilderman Hilderman Urschel enterprises Duval, Duval,SK SK| |Wednesday, Wednesday,April April3,3,2013 2013· ·10am 10am Grenfell, SK | Friday, April 5, 2013 · 10am

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Various

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

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD.

COMBINE WORLD located 20 min. E of Saskatoon, SK on Hwy. #16. 1 year warranty on all new, used, and rebuilt parts. Canada’s largest inventory of late model combines & swathers. 1-800-667-4515 www.combineworld.com

Combine ACCessories FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories 2009 MACDON FD70 FLEXDRAPER Header, 40ft, CR/AFX adaptor, dual knife drive, transport, $54,000. (701)825-6247.

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

2005 2005CASE CASEIHIHSTX450 STX450&& DEGELMAN DEGELMAN6900 69001616FTFT&&2008 2008CASE CASEIHIH485 485

2012 John deere 9560r

2011 cLAAs Lexion 750tt

2– 2–2008 2008MASSEY MASSEYFERGUSON FERGUSON9435 943536 36FTFT

2011 2011CASE CASEIHIH4420 4420120 120FTFT

AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

2008 John deere 1830 61 Ft w/1910 430 bUsheL & 2010 PAttison cb3200 1998 1998DOEPKER DOEPKER

2003 cAse sPx3200 2008 2008ih BOURGAULT BOURGAULT PAtriot 90 FtFTFT 3310PHD 3310PHD 66 66

FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS

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

LETOURNEAU 10-YD CABLE SCRAPER, serial #S16348LS-J, very nice condition, $7,800 OBO. Phone (204)326-3109, Steinbach, MB.

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

Elbow, SK | Friday, April 5, 2013 · 11 am

552 REM VAC COMPLETE w/hoses & pipes, all offers. Phone (204)436-2067 or cell (204)745-0424. 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.

1989 JoHn DeeRe 8960 & 2009 JoHn DeeRe 1835 57 Ft w/1910

2009 KenwoRtH t800

A PARtiAL equiPment List inCLuDes: 1989 John Deere 8960 4WD · 1983 John Deere 4650 2WD · 2- John Deere 9600 Combine · 2009 & 2005 John Deere 635F 35 Ft Hydra Flex Header · 2009 New Holland H8040 30 Ft Swather · 1979 Chevrolet C70 Tag/A Grain Truck · 2009 Kenworth T800 T/A Grain Truck · 1994 Mack CH613 T/A Grain Truck · 2005 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab Pickup · 2009 John Deere 1835 57 Ft Air Drill · John Deere 610 41 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator · 2008 John Deere 637 15 Ft Tandem

Disc · 2- Westeel Magnum F 1612 100 Ton Epoxy Lined Hopper Bins · 3- Westeel Magnum G 1612 2850± Bushel Hopper Bin · 2- Darmani 2106 7200± Bushel Grain Bin · 2- 2010 Sakundiak HD-1800 8 In. x 60 Ft Grain Auger · Sakundiak HD8-1400 8 In. x 46 Ft Grain Auger · Sakundiak 7-37 7 In. x 37 Ft Grain Auger · 2006 Walinga 6614 Deluxe Grain Vac · Farm King 8 In. Steel Tapered Swath Roller · John Deere X6 Snowmobile · Ski-Doo 500 Snowmobile... AnD muCH moRe!

For up-to-date equipment listings · please check our website: rbauction.com Rob Hundeby: 306.854.4702 (h), 306.260.8338 (c) jellyrob@sasktel.net Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Darren Clarke: 306.529.5399 800.491.4494

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Baling NH BR750, 4X6 BALES, auto-wrap, bale monitor, wide p/u, always shedded, in excellent condition. Phone (204)782-1336 or (204)269-5317.

Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Seeding 06 JD 1770 NT 16-30in planter. 2x2 liquid fertilizer w/Yetter all wheel steer caddie. 3-bu hoppers, Esets, row cleaners. Excellent condition, always shedded. $76,000US. Phone:(218)773-8160 or (701)741-7957. Grand Forks, MN.

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FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Various 1997 JD 1770 40-ft. planter, 16 row/30-in, vacuum, 400-gal. liquid fert. tank w/elec. pump, 3- bu. boxes, yetters, 250 monitor. Call/email if interested. $48,000 buckcoates@hotmail.com, (204)750-1108 28-FT IHC 6200 PRESS drills, factory transport, hyd. markers, shaft monitor, shedded & field ready. 25-ft IHC 725 swather, shedded & very nice. Massey Ferguson 852 pull-type combine, full monitor, new pickup, shedded, really nice condition. Reason for selling: Quit farming. Phone:(204)858-2117. FOR SALE: 1998 30-FT Ezee-On air seeder, double chute, Flexi-Coil stealth openers, 2250 tow between tank, 3500 cultivator, mulchers. Call (204)248-2295, (204)248-2629.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

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

TRACTORS FOR PARTS: IHC 1486, 1086, 886, 1066, 966, 1256, 656, 844, 806, 706, 660, 650, 560, 460, 624, 606, 504, 434, 340, 275, 240-4, W9, WD6, W6, W4, H, 340, B-414; CASE 4890, 4690, 2096, 2394, 2390, 2290, 2090, 2470, 1370, 1270, 1175, 1070, 970, 870, 1030, 930, 830, 730, 900, 800, 700, 600, 400, DC4, SC; MF 2745, 1805, 1155, 1135, 1105, 1100, 2675, 1500, 1085, 1080, 65, Super 90, 88, 202, 44, 30; JD 8640, 3140, 6400, 5020, 4020, 3020, 4010, 3010, 710; Cockshutt 1900, 1855, 1850, 1800, 1655, 1650, 560, 80, 40, 30; Oliver 66; White 4-150, 2-105; AC 7060, 7045, 7040, 190XT, 190, 170, WF; Deutz DX130, DX85, 100-06, 90-06, 80-05, 70-06; Volvo 800, 650; Universal 651, 640; Ford 7600, 6000, 5000, Super Major, Major; Belarus 5170, 952, 825, 425, MM 602, U, M5; Vers 700, 555, 145, 118; Steiger 210 Wildcat; Hesston 780. Also have parts for combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, press drills, & other misc machinery. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728 .

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

SUKUP GRAIN BINS Flatbottom or hopper, heavy duty, setup crews available, winter pricing now in effect. Call for more info Vince (204)998-9915

NEW SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS w/Canola screens, LP/ NG, 1PH/3PH, Various sizes, Winter pricing now in effect. Call for more info Vince (204)998-9915

PARTING OUT TRACTORS: CASE 930, 1270, Cockshutt 30, MM-U, also cultivators, harrows, seed drills, some older trucks, misc hyd cyl., some combine parts, older swathers, etc. (204)685-2124 cell (204)871-2708.

Tractors Combines Swathers

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

AuCtion LoCAtion: From ELBOW, SK · go 4.8 km (3 miles) East. North side. GPS: 51.1263000, -106.5141222

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

WANTED: SUNFLOWER-MORRIS EXPRESS DISC Airdrill, 40-45-ft in width, in good shape. Phone Days Cell:(204)526-5298 or Evenings (204)743-2145.

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

FLEXICOIL 49-FT MODEL 800 chisel plow. 650-lb trips, 19-in spacing, harrows, Raven NH3 & distribution kit, Atom-Jet non-freezing blades. $35,000. Phone:(204)842-5251 or Cell:(204)847-0188. Birtle, MB.

Ray RayHilderman: Hilderman:306.725.7440, 306.725.7440, Lorne Lorne Hilderman: Hilderman: 306.725.7936, 306.725.7936, Paul Urschel: 306.697.2950 (h), 306.697.7289 (c) Perry PerryHilderman: Hilderman:306.725.7210 306.725.7210 purschel@sasktel.net

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STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443

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

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

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Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

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19952006 Premier 30 Ft 2006CASE CASE2900 IHIHADX3430 ADX3430 AUction LocAtion: From grenfell, sk, gogo8go11.3 km (5 miles) South on Grid 616, then 1.6 kmthen (1 miles) West, then 0.8West, km AUCTION AUCTION LOCATION: LOCATION: From From Strasbourg, Strasbourg, SK, SK, 11.3 km km (7(7miles) miles) North North ononHwy Hwy2020 totoDuval, Duval, then 10.5 10.5km km(6.5 (6.5 miles) miles) West, (0.5 miles) South. Yard on West side. -105.1366778 Yard Yard ononNorth North Side. Side. GPS: GPS: 51.1549556, 51.1549556, -105.1366778 Cab Cab 4x4 4x4· 1998 ·Air 1998 Doepker Doepker 28 28FtFtSuper SuperBBGrain Grain Trailer Trailer APARTIAL PARTIAL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENTList LIST LISTINCLUDES: INCLUDES:2005 2005John Case Case 430 Bushel Drill, 2010 Pattison CB3200 Air Tank, 1979· · AAPArtiAL eqUiPment incLUdes: 2012 2008 2008Bourgault Bourgault 3310PHD 3310PHD 66 66 FtFtAir AirDrill Drill· 2006 · 2006 IHIHSTX450 STX450 4WD 4WD2011 · 2008 · 2008 Case Case IHIH485 485Quadtrac Quadtrac Ford · Ford Kenworth W900 Grain Truck, 2010 Brandt 1390XL 13 In.Case xCase 90 Deere 9560R 4WD, Claas Lexion 750TT Combine, ·1997 ADX3430Tow-Between Tow-BetweenAir AirTank Tank· ·Blanchard BlanchardTowTow9030 9030Bi-Directional Bi-Directional· ·2005 2005Case CaseIHIHMX210 MX210MFWD MFWD· · IHIHADX3430 John Deere 9100 4WD, 2003 Case IH SPX3200 Patriot 90 FT ft Grain Auger, 2008 Degelman 7000 70 FT Harrows, 2009 BetweenAir AirTank Tank· ·1996 1996Riteway RitewayJumbo Jumbo8000 800070 70FtFt 1983 1983Yanmar Yanmar276D 276DMFWD MFWDUtility Utility· 2– · 2–2011 2011Case CaseIHIH8120 8120 Between 4505 45 Ft Rotary Harrows, 245 50· Ft PullCase Type Sprayer, 1995Case Premier 2900 30 Swather, 2010 J&M 750 Phillips Heavy Heavy Harrows Harrows · Riteway · Riteway 1818FtValmar FtRock RockRake Rake 2011 · 2011 Case · 2– · 2–2008 2008 Case IHIH2152 2152 40 40 FtFtFT Draper Draper · 2– · 2– 2008 2008 Massey Massey Trucks, Bins, Grain Dryers, GPS Grain Cart, 1996 Peterbilt9435 379 Truck 2008 Castleton Fertilizer, IHIH4420 4420 120 120FtTrailers, FtHigh HighClearance Clearance Sprayer Sprayer · 2000 ·equipment, 2000FlexiFlexiFerguson Ferguson Hesston Hesston 9435 36 36FtTractors, Ft· ·1987 1987 International International Coil Coil 67XL 67XL 120 120 Ft Ft Field Field Sprayer Sprayer ...AND ...AND MUCH MUCH MORE! MORE! 1954 1954 S/A S/A Fuel Fuel Truck Truck · · 2003 2003 Ford Ford F350 F350 Lariat Lariat Crew Crew 3675A 36 ft Grain Trailer, 2008 John Deere 1830 61 FT w/1910 Tanks, Tires, Tools ...And mUch more! For Forup-to-date up-to-dateequipment equipmentlistings, listings,please pleasecheck checkour ourwebsite: website:rbauction.com rbauction.com For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manger ––– Ritchie Ritchie Bros. Bros. Territory Territory Manger Manger Luke Fritshaw: 306.260.2189 800.491.4494 Dan Dan Steen: Steen:306.361.6154 306.361.6154 800.491.4494 800.491.4494

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS

JD 610 AIR SEEDER 41-ft harrows, Haukaas markers, c/w Flexicoil aircart, 3 tanks, 2320 model. Good working condition, $14,000 OBO. Oakbank, MB. Phone:(204)792-4257.

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NEW WOBBLE BOXES for Macdon JD, NH, IH, headers. Made in Europe, factory quality. Get it direct from Western Canada’s sole distributor starting at $995. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

FOR SALE: 33-FT FLEXI-COIL 5000 air drill, w/1720 TBH air tank, heavy trips, 3/4-in Atom Jet Carbide hoe-tips on 7.2-in spacing, steel press wheels & liquid fert. kit, good cond., side-slide markers also avail. Call (204)867-2087 (204)867-7117, Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa. JD 4000 DISC 16-FT. wide, $3,000; Ezee-On disc 14-ft. wide $3,500, will trade for harrow packer bar 50 to 60-ft. Phone (204)856-6907.

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Various RETIRED, HAVE FOR SALE: Green-lighted JD7800 MFWD tractor w/GPS; 36-ft Continental Anhydrous applicator on Morris cultivator frame w/mounted harrows; 54-ft Morris 4-bar harrows; 18ft Ezee-On model 400 heavy disc; 30-ft JD 9450 press hoe drill. Wilmot Milne (204)385-2486, cell (204)212-0531, Gladstone MB.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

GRAND FORKS AREA EQUIPMENT & TRUCK AUCTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013- 9:00 AM LOCATION: Indoors at the Alerus Center, 1200 S. 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND (Just off I-29) AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: The auction will take place in the Alerus Center ballroom by huge video screen & photographs. All units will be on hand for inspection on the Alerus Center Lot- go outside to “look & touch” come inside to “bid & buy”. Running inspection from noon to 5pm April 2nd and 8am to 10am auction day. Please be prepared as there will be two auction rings. SPECIAL NOTES: All items must be removed by April 10, 2013 at 1pm- loading dock on site. Alerus Center is equipped with hotel & restaurant facilities. We will accept absentee bids until 6pm April 2nd!

ONLINE BIDDING: Please register in advance to bid live online by visiting www.resourceauction.com IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS IS A VERY PRELIMINARY LISTING! AS THIS AD WENT TO PRESS WE WERE ADDING MANY UNITS & GATHERING NUMEROUS SPECS. PLEASE SEE www.resourceauction.com FOR ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS & CHANGES TO DESCRIPTIONS! FOR MORE PHOTOS, INFO & UPDATES- VISIT OUR WEBSITE WHICH WILL BE UPDATED OFTEN UNTIL AUCTION DAY!!!

TRACTORS:

*2011 Challenger MT875C belted ag tractor, power shift, deluxe cab, 6 hyd, 59 gpm pump, 1000 PTO, auto guide ready, HID lights, front weights, undercarriage weights, idler weights, very well equipped, only 569 hrs, SN#JNWLG1059- int waiv *2010 Challenger MT765C, belted ag tractor, power shift, full set of front weights, 3pt w/quick hitch, PTO, 5 hyd, complete JD Green Star Universal Auto Trac kit, two sets of belts 18” & 14” both excellent rubber, only 1986 hrs, clean local tractor. SN#AGCO765JNUCD1017 *2011 Case IH MG290 MFWD, power shift, lux cab, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd w/ power beyond, HID, Nav II /w262 rec, 380/90R54 duals, 380/80R38 fronts, only 117 total hrs, SN#ZBRD06135 *2011 Case IH MG 225 MFWD, CVT trans, lux cab, cab susp, instruct seat, 3pt w/ adj quick coupler, 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd w/ power beyond, Nav II w/ 262 rec, radar, HID lights, hi cap hyd pump, weight kit, front fenders, 320/90R54 duals 95%, 320/85R38 fronts 95%, only 438 hrs, SN#ZARH07497 *2009 Case IH MG275 MFWD, power shift, 3pt, PTO, 4 hyd, diff lock, Pro 600 auto steer, 480/80R46 duals, 380/85R34 front duals, 2104 hrs, SN#Z9RZ04463 *2009 Case IH MG275 MFWD, power shift, 3pt, PTO, 4 hyd, diff lock, 520/85R46 duals, 600/70R30 fronts, 10 front weights, wide fenders, 2466 hrs, SN#Z9RZ04442 *2009 Case IH MG305 MFWD, power shift, 3pt, PTO, 4 hyd, Pro 600, extra remote, 520/85R46 rear duals, 420/85R34 front duals, 1809 hrs, SN#Z9RZ01482 *2003 Case IH MX255 MFWD, power shift, creeper, deluxe cab, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd w/ power beyond, 380/90-54 duals 50%, 380/80-38 front duals 50%, front weights, 5909 hrs, SN#JAZ125746 *2001 JD 9400T, 24 spd, 36” beltsgood rubber, 4 hyd, only 5449 hrs, single owner, clean unit, SN#902260 *1998 JD 9400 4WD, air seat, 24 spd, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd, hyd flow control, GPS sat navigation, 20.8R42 triples 80%, wheel weights, 8700 hrs, clean unit. SN#H00256 *2006 Case IH JX1090 MFWD, CAH, 12/4 spd shuttle, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd, 18.4R34 rear tires, 14.9R24 front tires, only 671 hrs, very clean, SN#HJT050714 *1994 JD 7800 MFWD, CAH, power shift, 3pt, PTO, 2 hyd, diff lock, front & rear weights, drawbar, 14.9R46 rears, 14.9R30 fronts, rear hubs for duals, 5223 hrs showing, SN#7690 *1992 Ford Versatile 946 Designation 6 4WD, 12 spd std trans, 4 hyd, 520/85R42 duals 80%, 6500 hrs, clean, SN#D485032 *1992 JD 8960 4WD, 24 spd, 4 hyd, 20.8R42 triples- good rubber, 9640 hrs, single owner, records for bottom end OH & injectors, clean, SN#4421 *1981 Steiger ST-310 Series III 4WD, CAH, std trans, recent $12000 complete engine OH, 20.8-38 tires- 4 of 8 are 95% *1980 JD 4640 2WD, CAH, 8 spd power shift, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 3 hyd, 18.4-42 tires & duals, approx 7400 hrs *1974 JD 4430 2WD, CAH, 8 spd power shift, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd, 18.4-38 tires, 5275 hrs showing, SN#P038745R

*1984 JD 1650 mid size utility *2008 Case IH 8010, deluxe cab, y/m tractor, aftermarket cab & heat, diesel, monitor, lateral tilt, variable spd feeder 9 spd, live PTO, power steering, JD hyd w/ rock trap, AFX rotor, large skip wire grates, self-leveling cleaning system, loader, 4450 hrs *1964 JD 2010 tractor w/ soft cab, 21’ auger w/ ext, fine cut chopper, HID lighting, cold start pkg, 20.8-42 gas engine, 540/1000 PTO & 6’ belly Firestone duals, 600/65R28 rears, 948 mower sep, 1309 eng hrs, SN#HAJ203585- int *MF 1500 4WD tractor waiv *2008 Case IH 8010, deluxe cab, y/m COMBINES: *2010 Case IH 8120 4WD combine, monitor, lateral tilt, variable spd feeder deluxe cab, y/m monitor, lateral tilt, w/ rock trap, ext wear AFX rotor, large variable spd feeder w/ rock trap, ext skip wire grates, self-leveling cleaning wear AFX rotor, 2 sets of concaves, Pro system, 21’ auger w/ ext, fine cut 600 auto steer, self-leveling cleaning chopper, HID lighting, cold start pkg, system, perforated 24’ auger w/ ext, 20.8-42 Firestone duals, 540/65R30 chopper, HID lighting, cold start pkg, rears, 1007 sep, 1250 eng hrs, diff lock, 900/65R32 drive tires, 28L- SN#HAJ202975- int waiv 26 rears, only 392 eng hrs, 299 sep *2008 JD 9870STS, prem cab, contour hrs, 2011 updates, used in 11 & 12 master, hi-torq 5 spd feeder, hi cap lift only, extra clean- farmer retirement, cyl, small grain concaves, wide spread x- fine chopper w/ integrated chaff SN#YAG209989 *2010 Case IH 8120 deluxe cab, y/m spreader, hi cap long unloading auger, monitor, lateral tilt, variable spd feeder deluxe hdr controls w/ HHS, Auto Trac w/ rock trap, AFX rotor, auto guidance ready, 520/85R42 Firestone duals, ready, large skip wire grates, self- 480/70R30 rears, 709 sep, 1201 eng leveling cleaning system, 24’ auger hrs, SN#725707- int waiv w/ ext, std cut chopper, HID lighting, *2007 JD 9760STS, y/m monitor, cold start pkg, 900/60R32 drive tires, Greenstar harv monitor w/ display, 540/65R30 rears, 506 sep, 740 eng hrs, hi torque var spd feeder, ext wear SN#Y9G208136- int waiv separator, fine cut chopper w/ integral *2011 Case IH 7120, deluxe cab, y/m chaff spreader, hi cap perforated monitor, variable spd feeder w/ rock unloading auger, premium hdr control, trap, ext wear AFX rotor, self-leveling touchset concave control, 1180 sep, cleaning system, ext unloading auger, 1583 eng hrs, SN#721393- int waiv fine cut chopper, auto guidance ready, *2006 JD 9760STS, y/m monitor, large color touch screen, HID lighting, Greenstar harv monitor w/ display, cold start pkg, 900/60R32 tires, hi torque var spd feeder, ext wear 480/70R34 rears, 216 sep, 309 eng hrs, separator, fine cut chopper w/ integral chaff spreader, hi cap perforated SN#Y9G205959 *2010 Case IH 7120, deluxe cab, y/m unloading auger, premium hdr control, monitor, variable spd feeder w/ rock touchset concave control, 1045 sep, trap, ext wear AFX rotor, self-leveling 1436 eng hrs, SN#716085-int waiv cleaning system, ext unloading auger, *2006 New Holland CX880, deluxe fine cut chopper, auto guidance ready cab, y/m monitor, grain loss monitor, w/ Pro 600 mon, HID lighting, cold start 900/32 drive tires, 600/65-28 rears, pkg, 900/60R32 tires, 480/70R34 rears, chopper, lateral tilt feeder, rock trap, bin ext, 1590 sep, 1904 eng hrs, 382 sep, 526 eng hrs, SN#YAG209225 *2011 Case IH 7088, deluxe cab, SN#321508007 y/m monitor, rock trap, ext wear *1998 Case IH 2388, field tracker, rock AFX rotor, small wire concaves, long trap, Y/M, spec rotor, chopper, bin ext, unloading auger, color touch screen, good 30.5-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 rear std cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, tires, SN#JJC0198669 480/70R30 rears, 511 sep, 733 eng hrs, *1990 Case IH 1680, Cummins engine, used in small grain only, SN#YAG004846 HHC, rock trap, chaff spreader, long *2011 Case IH 7088, deluxe cab, shoe, 2012 Ag Leader yield & moisture y/m monitor, rock trap, ext wear system less cab display, 30.5-32 drive AFX rotor, small wire concaves, long tires, 4820 eng hrs, many updates & unloading auger, color touch screen, new components including cross flow std cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 480/70R30 rears, 511 sep, 733 eng hrs, fan, new wheat concaves in 2011, used in small grain only, SN#YAG004844 recent OH to engine, hydro/PTO, injector *2009 Case IH 8120, deluxe cab, y/m pump & both planetary drives, regular monitor, lateral tilt, variable spd feeder service, stored inside, field ready w/ rock trap, ext wear AFX rotor, large HEADS: skip wire grates, self-leveling cleaning *2011 Case IH 3020 35’ flex head system, perforated 24’ auger w/ ext, w/ 3” cut, F/A, Crary AWS air bar & std cut chopper, auto guidance ready, HID lighting, cold start pkg, diff lock, finger reel, very low acres- like new, 670/70R42 duals, 28L-26 rears, 701 SN#YBZL56474 sep, 910 eng hrs, SN#Y9G205959- int *2009 Cat Lexion C516 16R30 low waiv profile corn head w/ contour head, *2009 Cat Lexion 570R 4WD hyd deck plates & knife rolls, nice combine, HHC, F/A, contour feeder condition, SN#91501530 house, variable spd feeder, auto reel *2009 Cat Lexion F540 40’ flex head spd, Cebis, 3D sieves, straw chopper, bin ext, grain loss monitor, Y/M monitor, w/ 3” cut, HHC, F/A, contour head, duals, 980 eng hrs, 854 sep hrs, ext auto reel spd & pkp reel, nice condition, warranty available, clean unit, very well SN#44100243 *2005 Geringhoff Rotodisk 8R22 equipped, SN#57800783- int waiv *2009 New Holland CR9070 twin corn head w/ HDP, red poly, headsight rotor, deluxe cab, dual high spd rotor, HHC, Case IH hookup, new stationary y/m monitor, Intelliview Plus II monitor, knives & rotary cutters, stored inside, fixed spd feeder house w/ terrain tracer, SN#91715822 HD lift pkg, remote sieve adj, 24’ ext wear unloading auger, on board air *2009 Case IH 2020 35’ flex head comp, diff locks, Redekop chopper, w/ 3” cut, poly skids & stubble lights, HID lights, 892 sep, 1325 eng hrs, fits CIH AFX combines, single owner, SN#Y9ZL50789 SN#Y9G112230- int waiv

*2006 Mac Don 973 36’ draper head, finger reel, F/A, 3” cut, hyd header tilt, cross auger & transport, CIH AFX or NH CR adapter, SN#169943-06 *2004 Case IH 2062 36’ flex draper, finger reel, F/A, 3” cut, gauge wheels & transport, CIH AFX or NH CR adapter, SN#CCC0015054 *2010 Case IH 2016 pkp platform w/ 14’ Swath Master pickup, SN#CCC0024055 *2006 New Holland 76C pickup platform w/ Swath Master pickup *2002 JD 936D 36’ draper head w/ finger reel, 3” cut & F/A, SN#D696811 *Universal UH-30 30’ edible bean head w/ 2-14’ Sund pkps- rebuild 3 yrs ago *Case IH 1020 25’ flex head w/ finger reel, 200 acres on new cutter bar & guards, stored inside, SN#93760 *Case IH 1015 pickup head w/ Swathmaster pkp, stored inside, SN#53562 *Horst CHG header trailer for heavy flex heads up to 36’, like new

*1979 IH 1800 series tandem truck, tag lift axle, 446 gas, 5/2 spd, hyd plumbed, Cancade box w/ roll tarp, engine OH @ 80000 miles, 115000 miles showing *1976 IH 1700 tag tandem, 16’ Strong box w/ 12” tip tops & roll tarp, 9.00-20 tires, 45240 miles showing, no rust, single owner *1976 Chev C65 twin screw, 13 spd, 20’ Hart combination box *1976 IH 2070A tri-axle, 671 Detroit, 4/4 trans, 4:44 rears, 10.00-20 rubber, full 3rd tag, Hart 24’ live bottom box w/ PTO/hyd unloader, hoist & roll tarp, heavy specs *1975 Chev C60 grain truck, V8, 4/2 spd, steel box, hoist, roll tarp, swinging endgate & tip tops *1974 Chev C65 tandem farm truck, tag axle, 366 engine, 5/2 trans, 20’ Westgo box, hoist & Shurco roll tarp, set up for water w/ 2- 1500 gal tanks, mixing cone, 2” poly pump & 50’2” hose reel & rear deck FARM TRUCKS: *1971 Ford single axle truck w/ *2005 Sterling tandem farm truck, 1600 gal water tank 430 hp Mercedes diesel, 10 spd, DAY CAB SEMI excellent rubber, alum wheels, new 21’ Load Line box, hoist, 3 pc comb end TRACTORS: gate, roll tarp & rear controls, sharp *2007 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cat *2002 Volvo VNL 64T tri-axle farm C-13 450hp, 10 spd, engine brake, VIT truck, Cummins ISX 400hp, 10 spd auto shift, 3:58 ratio, dual alum tanks, int, new style dash & daylight doors, excellent 11R22.5 tires, alum wheels, full screw, 3:55 ratio, air ride susp, dual 3rd steerable pusher, new Load Line 21’ alum fuel tanks, 171 wb, 40000 lb full box, hoist, 3pc comb end gate, roll tarp, locking rears, 13200 lb fronts, 11R22.5 rear controls & beet equip, low miles on tires on alum wheels, sharp eng OH *2002 IH 9100 tri axle, C12 Cat, 10 *2007 IH 9400i day cabs, Cat C-13 spd, new Load Line 21’ box, hoist, 3pc 410hp, 10 spd, engine brake, air ride comb end gate w/ roll tarp, rear controls susp, 3:36 ratio, 187 wb, excellent & beet equipment, steerable 3rd pusher, rubber on alum wheels 554000 miles showing *2007 IH 9400i day cabs, Cat C-13 *2001 IH 9100 tri axle, C12 Cat, 10 spd, new Load Line 21’ box, hoist, 3pc 410hp, 9 spd, engine brake, air ride comb end gate w/ roll tarp, rear controls susp, 3:36 ratio, 187 wb, excellent & beet equipment, steerable 3rd pusher, rubber on alum wheels 559000 miles showing *2007 IH 8600 day cab, Cummins ISM, *2000 Mack Vision, 400 Mack engine, 410hp, 10 spd, engine brake, air ride 10 spd, new Load Line 21’ box, hoist, 3pc comb end gate w/ roll tarp, rear susp, 167 wb, 356343 miles showing controls & beet equipment, steerable *2) 2006 IH 9400i day cabs, Cummins 3rd pusher, all alum wheels, excellent ISX, 10 spd trans, excellent rubber, alum wheels, dual exhaust, wet kits, very rubber, 385000 miles showing *2000 Volvo VNL 64T tandem farm clean- matched pair truck, N14 Cummins 435/500hp, 13 *2006 IH 8600 day cab, Cat C-13, 10 spd, eng brake, 3:58 ratio, dual alum spd, low miles- last minute addition, call tanks, 11R22.5 tires, alum wheels, new for details Load Line 20’ box, hoist, 3pc end gate, *2004 IH 8600 day cab, Cat C-12, roll tarp & rear controls 410hp, 10 spd, engine brake, deluxe int, *1996 IH 9200 triaxle, M11 Cummins, air ride susp, 3:70 ratio, dual alum fuel 10 spd, full third lift tag, 11R22.5 drivers, tanks, air slide 5th, 165” WB 315/80R22.5 fronts, alum wheels, 2003 *2) 2004 Mack Granite factory model 4200 24’ Spudnik live bottom box day cabs, Mack 400 engines, Allison w/ PTO/hyd unloader & roll tarp automatic trans, 11R24.5 rubber, steel *1996 IH 9200 triaxle, M11 Cummins, disk wheels, heavy specs, low ratios, 10 spd, full third lift tag, 11R22.5 drivers, long frames, excellent farm use trucks315/80R22.5 fronts, alum wheels, 2003 matched pair model 4200 24’ Spudnik live bottom box *2003 Volvo VNM64T day cab, Volvo w/ PTO/hyd unloader & roll tarp VED12C engine, 10 spd, 3:73 ratio, -Above 2 are matched pair alum tanks, 11-22.5 tires, 466000 miles *1999 IH 8100 tandem axle farm showing truck, IH 530E 300hp, 10 spd, spring *2001 Freightliner Century 112, susp, 3:42 ratio, new 20’ Load Line box Cummins 370hp, 10 spd, steerable 3rd w/ hoist, roll tarp & rear controls, rebuilt pusher, all alum wheels motor, alum wheels, 540572 miles *2001 Freightliner FLD120 day cab, Cat C-12, 445hp, FRO-16210C trans, showing *1986 IH S-Series tri-axle, 400 eng brake, full instr panel, 4:56 ratio, Cummins, 7 spd, 4:44 rears, 11R22.5 air ride susp, alum fuel tank, PTO, 189 rubber, pusher axle 3rd, Hart 22’ live wb, 46000 lb rears, 11R24.5 alum disk wheels bottom box w/ PTO/hyd unloader & roll *2) 2001 Freightliner FLS112 Legacy tarp day cabs, Cummins M11, 9 spd, air *1984 IH F75SS tandem truck, ride susp, wet kit, PTO, 170 wb, 439921 LTA10 Cummins, 10 spd, 16’ Willmar & 564848 miles showing Loadrunner fertilizer tender *2001 Peterbilt 385 day cab, Cat C12, *1980 IH S2275 twin screw, Detroit Eaton Fuller 8LL, engine brake, air ride 6V92, 7 spd, 20’ live bottom box w/ PTO/ susp, 188 wb, alum wheels, excellent hyd unloader & roll tarp rubber

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*2002 Mack CH613 day cab, E7 Mack 427hp, 10 spd, air ride susp, 3:90 ratio, 174 wb, 11R22.5 tires & alum wheels, VIN#147819 *2001 Peterbilt 385 day cab, Cat C12 400hp, 10 spd, engine brake, air ride susp, 4:33 ratio, 205 wb, 11-24.5 tires & alum wheels, 668000 miles showing *2000 IH 9400 day cab, Detroit 11.1L 490hp, 10 spd trans, engine brake, Eagle int, 3:73 ratio, air ride susp w/ dump valve, dual alum fuel tanks, quarter fenders, 165 wb, 24.5 low pro tires & steel disk wheels *2000 Volvo VNM64T day cab, Cummins N14, 370hp, Eaton Fuller 10 spd, engine brake, air ride susp, 158 wb, 11R22.5 tires, alum wheels, 334484 miles showing *1998 Volvo WG64T day cab, Detroit Series 60, Meritor 10 spd, engine brake, air ride susp, 161 wb, good rubber *1994 Peterbilt 377, 3406 Cat, Eaton Fuller 10 spd, jake brake, 194” WB, dual 100 gal fuel tanks, sliding 5th wheel, alum wheels, 870000 miles showing *1984 Kenworth day cab, 350 Cummins, 9 spd, no wet kit, safety pull, 2 yr old paint, over 900000 miles *1992 IH 7100 single axle, IH DT466 230hp, auto trans, spring susp, 3:70 ratio, 144 wb, 11R22.5 tires, all steel wheels, 360000 miles showing

SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS:

*2005 Freightliner CL120 Columbia, 70” mid-roof sleeper, Cat C-13 425475hp, 10 spd trans, engine brake, deluxe interior, 226 wb, 3:36 ratio, air ride susp w/ dump valve, dual alum fuel tanks *2005 Kenworth T600 72” Aerocab sleeper, Cummins ISX 450hp, 10 spd, engine brake, air ride susp, alum wheels, good rubber- last minute addition, call for details *2005 Mack Vision sleeper, Mack 427, 10 spd, jake, alum wheels, excellent rubber- last minute addition, call for details *2007 Volvo 670 condo sleeper, Cummins ISX, alum wheels, good rubber, approx 700000 miles *2005 Peterbilt 379 63” Hi Rise sleeper, Cat C-15 475hp, 10 spd, engine brake, dual SS air cleaners, low air susp, 3:55 ratio, dual alum tanks, 260 wb, 22.5 low pro tires & alum wheels, 907000 miles showing *1999 Freightliner Century, 70” flattop sleeper, 3406E Cat 475hp, 10 spd, cruise, jake brake, 100 gal tanks, Rockwell rear ends, 11-22.5 low pro tires 80-90%, new head, turbo, clutch, radiator & water pump in last 100000 miles, all new air bags cab & chassis, fresh service, 910000 miles showing *1998 Western Star removable flattop sleeper w/ insert to make daycab, Cat 3406E, 550hp, 18 spd, 3:90 ratio, 265 wb, 11R24.5 tires on alum, 110000 mi on trans, 95000 mi on rear ends, new king pins & bushings in front end, new shocks, 2yrs on wet kit

HOPPER BOTTOMS, SIDE DUMP, LOW BOYS & OTHER SEMI TRAILERS:

*2012 Timpte 42’ alum hopper bottom, 66” sides, ag hoppers, air ride w/ scale, 11R24.5 tires, alum wheels & roll tarp, excellent condition *2011 Timpte 42’ alum hopper bottom, 66” sides, ag hoppers, air ride w/ scale, 11R24.5 tires, alum wheels & roll tarp, excellent condition *2007 Jet 42’ hopper bottom, 66” sides, spring ride, 11-24.5 tires on steel disk wheels & roll tarp *2005 Wilson Commander 43’ alum hopper bottom, 66” sides, spring ride, 11-22.5 tires, alum wheels & roll tarp *2005 Wilson Commander 43’ alum hopper bottom, 66” sides, spring ride, 11-22.5 tires, alum wheels & roll tarp *2012 Cross Country side dump gravel trailer, triple axle, air ride, 3rd lift axle, elec tarp, LED lights, full fender pkg, 11R22.5 tires, 90% brakes, tires & brakes are original, loaded *2003 Trinity Eagle Bridge 42’ live bottom spread axle trailer w/ new roll tarp, good rubber, steel disk wheels, recently sandblasted, primed & painted, excellent condition, recent inspection, good working unit *2000 Talbert 51T NGB detachable RGN tri-axle lowboy trailer, model T3DW-505A-HRG, 51’ x 102” x 20”, detachable neck, 25’ well, air ride susp, 17” king pin, wood deck, D-rings, tie downs, outriggers, 255/70-22.5 tires, all steel wheels

*1999 Specialized NGB RGN detachable tri-axle lowboy trailer, 24’ well, self contained power unit, spring susp, 255/70-22.5 tires, all steel wheels *2000 American frameless tandem axle end dump trailer, 40’ x 96” x 60”, air ride susp, steel composition, load bearing dollies, 11R22.5 tires, alum wheels *1995 Merritt 42’ semi trailer, 11’3” high *1995 Great Dane 48’ reefer w/ alum Carrier unit, 24.5 low pro tires- most tires new *1994 Great Dane 48’ reefer w/ Carrier unit, spring ride, 22.5 low pro tires on steel wheels *1992 Wilson Pacesetter 43’ alum hopper bottom, 66” sides, spring ride, 11-24.5 tires & roll tarp

SPRAYERS, FLOATERS & CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT:

*2008 Case IH SPX 3320 90’ self propelled sprayer w/ Case IH EZ guide 500 auto steer, Case IH SCS 4600 control system, Nav II, EZ Boom auto pilot, fence row nozzles, active susp, 6 sect boom, 3 way nozzle bodies, only 698 hrs- single owner, farmer retirement, super clean, SN#Y8T022730 *2001 Case IH FLX3300B floater w/ 8.3L Cummins, 90’ booms, 438 dry box w/ tarp, Trimble light bar, Case IH Flex Air control system, markers & 66/43-25 Goodyear tires, excellent rubber, only 1307 total hrs, farm use only, super clean, farmer retirement, SN#J7G0004260 *1996 Ag Chem Rogator 854, 5.9L Cummins engine, 90’ booms, stainless steel tank, Raven control, crop dividers, 2 sets of tires- wide & narrow, adj axles for row spacing front & rear, 6000 hrs showing, new front engine cover summer 2012- work done Nelson Equipment, TRF, SN#8527978 *1995 Ag Chem Rogator 854, 90’ booms w/ ext to 100’, stainless tank, 3-way nozzle bodies, Raven light bar, Raven 440 controller, 380/80R46 tires, 3300 hrs, clean unit *Ag Chem Rogator 844, 90’ booms, new 800 gal poly tank, 3 way nozzles, stainless lines, plumbed for Outback auto steer, 2 sets of tires- 14.9-46 & 9.5-48, approx 4000 hrs *1993 Ag Chem Rogator 664, 80’ boom, 385/85-34 tires, 5672 hrs, SN#6400643- no GPS or harness *2001 Spray Air 3200 sprayer w/ 90’ wet boom, Raven 440 controls & duals, SN#32053 *Spray Air 3600 pull type sprayer, 132’ Trident booms, 1200 gal tank, 100 gal chemical tank, 1000 PTO pump *2002 Spray Air 3400 suspended boom sprayer, 90’ booms, front fold, 800 gal poly tank, auto rate controller, monitor, 13.6-38 tires, SN#34162 *1999 Redball 680R suspended boom sprayer, 90’ boom, 1350 gal tank, Raven controller, 12.1-42 tires, SN#99-00102 *1989 Spray Air pull behind sprayer w/ 88’ hyd fold booms, air booms, 750 gal tank, chemical mixing cone, foam markers & Midtech elec controller *1998 Summers 2pt sprayer, 66’ booms, 500 gal tank, Raven controller, triple nozzle bodies & windscreens *Summers 60’ 2pt sprayer w/ Raven auto rate controller, radar, triple nozzle, windshields, EZ fill, foam markers & hyd tip lift, SN#W0153W, always shedded *NYB pickup mount sprayer, 400 gal tank, no rate controller *28’ enclosed water trailer, 2- 1800 gal tanks, cone, 2” hose w/ elec reel & Honda pump *Spray Pup pull between spray caddy, 1000 gal Pleasure Products fiberglass tank & Raven 440 control w/ dual shutoffs *Sands guidance system from JD 4700 sprayer *Ag Systems Nitromaster 8000 series 42 ½’ NH3 applicator *Front mount liquid fertilizer tank *Demco 200 gal tank w/ mounting brackets for JD 8000 series tractors

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT & DRILLS (many nice late model units):

*2010 Amity 45DD 45’ double disk air drill, 6” spacing, Amity 3350 TBH stainless air tank w/ hyd fan drive, fill auger, independent depth control, blockage monitor & accessories, very low acres *2009 JD 2210 63 ½’ field cultivator, 5 section fold, walking tandems around, wing gauge wheels and front casters, depth control w/ aux box for Case IH, etc, new 7” sweeps & spikes, excellent condition, SN#N02210X008026 *2009 Summers 60’ Super Weeder, 4 rank retractable danish tines, 5 bar harrows, flex wing carrier, auto fold, all new harrow teeth, clean unit, SN#G0159 *Degelman LR7640 land roller, 5 rollers, originally 40’- professionally extended to 67’, excellent unit, SN#1228 *Late model Case IH (DMI) Tigermate II 54 ½’ 5 fold field cultivator w/ walking tandems around, depth control, 4 bar harrow & gauge wheels, clean unit, SN#JFH0014283

*Late model Case IH (DMI) Tigermate II 48 ½’ 5 fold field cultivator w/ walking tandems around, depth control, 4 bar harrow & gauge wheels, clean unit, SN#JFH0034619 *Wilrich 3400 60 ½’ 5 fold field cultivator w/ 3 bar harrow, walking tandems around, wing gauge wheels, nice unit *Late model Case IH Concord 3310 air seeder w/ 11” sweeps, 2 rows of disk levelers, 2300 tow behind cart w/ offset wheel, plastic auger & harrow, drill SN#CKB0019011, tank SN#CKB0011484 *Case IH Concord 3310 no till air drill, 1100 tow behind tank, rubber press wheels, markers, monitor & controls *Case IH 8500 45’ air hoe drill w/ rubber press wheels *Herman 84’ harrow, 5 bar, down pressure spring & flexible wings *JD 960 44 ½’ field cultivator, no harrow but has depth control, black shanks & walking tandem wheels, SN#X002786 *JD 985 54’ 5 fold field cultivator w/ JD permalock 9” sweeps, Summers 3 bar harrow, 4 gauge wheels & recently rebuilt shanks *Flexicoil S-tine 30’ coilpacker w/ hyd S-tine, 4 rank, 5 bar harrow & auto lock, SN#STB0000K038945 *Case IH 4900 37’ field cultivator, walking tandems around, 3 bar harrow *Case IH 4900 46’ field cultivator, walking tandems around, 3 bar harrow *JD 1050 50’ field cultivator, 5 fold, walking tandems, wing gauge wheels & harrow *Case IH 6200 42’ grain drills w/ track wackers, monitor, factory transport & hitch *IH 6200 24’ (2- 12’) grain drill w/ 6” spacing & hyd transport, good condition, stored inside

PLANTERS (Good selection of late model units):

*2011 JD 1790 12/23 planter 12R30, 23R15, CCS central fill, Pro Series XP w/ markers, ISO compatible w/ Case IH monitor, approx 1200 acres- like new condition, farmer retirement, SN#740265 *2005 JD 1770NT 24R30 XD vacuum planter, Pro Drive, liquid fert w/ 600 gal tank & piston pump- plumbed to row, pneumatic down pressure, 1.6bu boxes w/ ext, clean unit, SN#710165 *2003 JD 1790 16/32 16R30, 32R15 MaxEmerge Plus vacuum planter, seed star monitor, CCS center fill unit, very well equipped, clean, SN#700124 *Monosem NG Plus 24R22 wing fold vacuum planter, large boxes, liquid kit w/o tanks, well equipped *JD 1750 8R30 pull type vacuum planter, 4 tank liquid kit w/ single disk openers, piston pump, HD down pressure, 1.6bu boxes w/ herb/ insecticide, 250 monitor & markers, clean, SN#680163 *JD 7100 12R30 planter w/ corn meters, markers & lift assist wheels *JD 7000 18R22 planter, 3pt, liquid fertilizer, vertical fold, trash wheels *JD 7000 8R trailing planter w/ dry fertilizer

OTHER ROW CROP EQUIPMENT:

*1997 Case IH 8575 big square baler, central knotter lube, hyd pkp lift, bale counter, SN#CFH0117549 *JD 567 round baler w/ wide pkp, hyd lift & new belts 2012, single owner, clean unit *NH 654 round baler, 5x6 bales, 1000 PTO, hyd pkp lift, spring bale tension, gauge wheels, SN#929664 *Vermeer 605F baler w/ hyd twine tie, SN#7463, always shedded *JD 410 round baler, fixed bale chamber, hyd pkp lift, spring bale tension *JD 780 self-propelled swather w/ 15’ center swath, air cooled Wisconsin engine & transport trailer, stored inside *Kuhn GMD600 disc mower, SN#D5416 *Kuhn GMD500 disc mower, SN#D0180 *Kuhn disc mower

GRAIN HANDLING & SEED CLEANING EQUIPMENT:

*Brandt EX4500 grain vac, hoses & clean up kit, SN#47513 *Brandt EX5200 grain vac, hoses & clean up kit, SN#91537-09 *69D seed cleaner w/ extra screens, 2- Hart Carter drum indent cleaners w/ 4 drums mounted on 32’ single axle flatbed semi trailer w/ 5th wheel- good working unit, kept indoors *2005 Load King fertilizer tender w/ belt conveyor & 24hp Honda elec start motor for hyd *Carter SA6 disk cleaning mill w/ 5hp motor, SN#170 *Kwik Kleen 220v 5hp portable grain cleaner *Haul All 18’ drill fill w/ 2- 250bu compartments, hyd augers & roll tarp, nice condition *Convey-All 18’ drill fill w/ 7” hyd fldg augers, used last season *Cenex 6T seed/fertilizer tender, 175bu capacity, tarp, always shedded, excellent condition *Buhler Farm King 10x12 jump auger w/ 5hp engine *Buhler Conveyall 18’ jump conveyor w/ 7.5hp engine *Brandt 7x16 hyd drill fill auger *New 8-10” flex spouts, never used *New 12” U-trough 10’ sections, never used *New U-trough auger flighting, never used

OTHER TRUCKS & TRAVEL TRAILERS:

*2001 Peterbilt 379 tandem axle dump truck, Cat C12 430hp, 18 spd, jake, air ride susp, 236 wb, 16’ rogue steel dump body w/ high lift gate, rear pintle hitch & air, alum fronts, steel disk rears, very sharp, 936647 miles showing *2004 IH 4900 single axle flat bed, DT466E, 10 spd, 16’ steel flat bed w/ head ache rack, clean unit *1997 IH 4900 tandem gravel dump truck, DT466E, auto trans, 16’ steel gravel dump body *2001 Fleetwood Prowler 28’ tandem axle travel trailer, single slide out, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove, sleeps 6 *1999 Hornet 29’ bumper hitch selfcontained trailer w/ 3 bunks & large push out, sleeps 7-8 *1994 Jayco 36’ bumper hitch selfcontained trailer w/ 14’ push out, sleeps 7-8 *1986 Chev C75 single axle dump truck, V8, 5 spd, steel 10’ box, new radiator, 9.00R20 tires *1983 GMC 3500 1T dually 4x4 service truck, 4-door, flatbed, fuel tank, approx 57158 miles *1981 GMC C3500 1T pickup, 350, 4 spd, wet kit, flatbed, duals, hitch *1980 Ford F700 bulk fuel truck, 5 compartments, 1700 gal tank, 2- hose reels, pumps & meters *1985 Ford F250 XLT 4x4, 6.9L diesel, 9’ Service Master utility body w/ Lincoln generator & air compressor *1997 Dodge Ram 1/2T 4WD pickup, 5.9L V8, 150550 miles showing, may need repair

*Artsway 9420B 6R22 beet lifter w/ rock kit, all new grab roll bearings 2011, grab rolls reconditioned by H&S Manufacturing 2011, only 220 acres on bearing/grab rolls, SN#AW9420099112, always shedded *1994 Pickett 6030 8R22 one step bean cutter/ windrower *Alloway Topmaster 12R22 beet defoliator w/ SRR flail system, hyd rear end height adj & knife scalpers, SN#13564 *Alloway 12R22 triple drum CONSTRUCTION defoliator w/ disk scalpers EQUIPMENT, *Alloway 2130 16R30 row crop cultivator w/ tunnel shields & lift GROUNDSKEEPING assist ITEMS & SKID STEER *Case IH 184 12R30 row crop ATTACHMENTS: cultivator w/ tunnel shields *Case IH 183 16R30 row crop *2005 Case 430 skid steer, turbo/ cultivator w/ shield & gauge wheels diesel, hydro, ROPS, 2000 lb operating capacity, hand controls, 66” low profile *Case IH 183 16R cultivator *Case IH 181 22’ rotary hoe bucket, manual mount plate, no cab *Alloway 8R30 corn shredder w/ encl, 12-16.5 10 ply tires, only 379 total knife flails & brand new flails/D- hrs, like new, SN#N5M405604 rings in boxes, SN#13564 *1989 Case 1085B wheel excavator, *Speedy UFT 8R bean cutter cab, Cummins 6 cyl engine, 48” GP *Nissen 8R rod weeder bucket, aux hyd, backfill blade, hyd *Brittonya 8R rod weeder outriggers, 9’ stick, 17.5-25 tires, only HAY & LIVESTOCK 1932 hrs showing, military surplus, clean unit, SN#31998 EQUIPMENT: Komatsu PC200LC-3 *2007 NH BB940A 3x3 square baler *1987 w/ auto lube, roller chute & last bale excavator, radio, heat 28” pads, eject, excellent condition, 38000 bales ditching bucket, SN#29594

*1997 NH LX885 diesel, hydro skid steer, ROPS w/ cab encl & heat, 3088 hrs, single owner, never in dirt or livestock, new tires, clean unit, SN#112543 *1979 JD 410 diesel loader/backhoe, open station, 24” bucket, new front tires, new pins & bushings on main hinge, SN#291880 *Case 1830 Uniloader skid steer, gas engine- recent OH, 5’ dirt bucket, SN#9832981, kept indoors *4) Unused Lowe hyd augers, 1650ch & 3) 750ch w/ various 9”, 12”, 15” & 18” bits & skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout 66” brush/grapple bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout XHD84 brush/grapple bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout XHD82 rock/grapple bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout 84” material bucket w/ dbl cut edge & skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout HD72 rock bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *2) Unused Stout receiver plates; 2) Unused Stout regular skid steer plates; Unused Stout grapple addon *Unused Stout walk through 48” pallet forks w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout standard 48” pallet forks w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused 48” pallet forks w/ skid steer quick attach *Skid steer pallet forks *Skid steer rock/grapple bucket *2) Pr unused skid loader tracks *2009 Gravely ZT1334 zero turn mower w/ 13.5hp B&S motor, hydro trans, 34” 12 gauge deck, SN#005155 *2007 Gravely ZT2450 zero turn mower w/ 24hp B&S motor & 3-blade 50” g deck, SN#000242 *2007 Gravely ZT1840XL zero turn mower w/ 18hp Kohler twin, 7 mph forward, 40” 12 gauge fabricated deck, SN#036067 *Bobcat ZT125 lawn mower *6) 2002 Yamaha gas golf carts w/ tops- good working units from local course *Tenant model 92 72” self propelled floor sweeper, 820 hrs, recent tune-up *Sorema RE/2 84” rotary tiller, 220v, new main bearings, SN#88043, kept indoors *5’ ATV push blade *3’ tow behind garden disk *4 ½’ tow behind lawn aerator *King Kutter 3’ ATV tandem disk *6-wheel pull behind estate rake *Other small yard items

OTHER EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, PARTS & MISCELLANEOUS:

*1993 Summers 600 rock picker *Rock-o-matic rock picker w/ PTO & reel *Unused 12’ box scraper w/ hyd tilt *Unused 10’ box scraper *10) Wagon axles w/ poles to make 5 wagons, good condition *Carolina model HD10-35375 industrial band saw w/ 1” blade *Hassfeld universal metal bender *Delta HD drill press *Coats hand operated tire machine *Coats 40-40 tire changer *8) JD front suitcase weights *Aquablaze 16hp steam washer *Lincoln 225 amp wire welder *Corn sieve for CIH 1680, 1688, 2188 or 2388 combine, 1 5/8” long finger, adjustable, 60” wide & 74.88” long *Set of 3 corn concaves for CIH 1680, 1688, 2188 or 2388 combine *8) New complete coulters for JD planters w/ 2 extra blades & brgs *36) New Dawn row cleanerswheels & bearings *8) New Dawn spike closing wheels *Artsway lifter wheels retrimmed by H&S Manufacturing *Many other misc items

TIRES:

*Pair of 14.9-46 Goodyear Dynatorque tires on JD rims w/ build up to fit 38” wheels w/ matching band duals & hardware, 70% *Pair of 14.9-30 front duals & spacers for JD tractor- 90% *6) 380/90R46 tires- 2) Firestone, 4) Goodyear *Pair of 18.4-38 tires & bolt on rims from JD 4455, non-wedge style *4) 18.4-42 Firestone tires & rims 50%- 2) 10 hole, 2) clamp style *2) 18.4-42 Firestone tires 50% *4) 20.8R38 tires 40% *2) Sets of 12.4-30 single rib tires w/ rims for 8000 Series JD tractor *Super single truck tires on alum rims

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FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Various JD 7000 CORN PLANTER. 8 row, Excellent condition, field ready, small fingers & large fingers, heavy disc. $12,000 OBO Phone:(204)573-0454 or (204)354-2254. WANTED: GOOD USED 10-IN. Knock on shovels to fit 24245 bracket. Selling hard surface roto tiller blades w/ 5/8 holes on 2-in. centers. Lloyd Atchison (204)854-2947, Pipestone.

TracTors FARM MACHINERY Tractors – White FOR SALE: 2-105 WHITE tractor, complete new engine & frame 10-hrs ago, rear tires approx 80%, LPTO, the high-low shift, nice tractor, $9500. Phone:(204)871-0925.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Case/IH 1982 CASE IH 5288, 160-hp, cab w/heater & A/C. New 20.8 x 38 rear tires w/factory duals, 1000 PTO. Tractor’s in very nice condition, w/9,300-hrs, engine & trans. just recently rebuilt. Asking $18,000. Phone Dave:(204)743-2145 Mornings & evenings or Days (204)526-5298. Cypress River, MB. FOR SALE: 4 USED 30-in scrapper tracks for a Case FTX 450 quad track, no lugs missing or rips, $4,000/each. Phone:(204)871-0925.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere 1974 JD 4430, CAB w/heater & A/C, new 18.4 x 38 rear tires w/factory duals, 540 & 1000 PTO. 12,500-hrs on tractor, engine was rebuilt at 9,000-hrs. Comes w/148 JD loader, manure bucket, dirt bucket & bale prong. W/joystick control. Asking $24,000. Phone Dave:(204)743-2145 Mornings & evenings or Days (204)526-5298. Cypress River, MB. 1995 JD 7200 MWFA, 740 loader & bucket, 3-PTH, 12,355-hrs, 13.6x28 front, 18.4x38 rear, tractor excellent condition, $29,800. Phone (204)448-2348. 83 JD 4650 JD 4650 MFWD, POWER SHIFT, 7,562HRS., 18.4-42 DUALS, 16.9-28 FRONT TIRES, 3 PT QUICK HITCH, CLEAN TRACTOR, $29,900. Phone (204)324-7781 or (204)324-5194. JD 8650 Tractor 4 hyd. outlets, 1000 PTO, rubber vg: Firestone 7000 radials 20.8x38 duals, new radiator, very good condition. Call Daniel (204)526-2746 home or (204)526-5257 cell katvd13@hotmail.com JD 9300 1998 20.8X42 triples, 5,800-hrs, 12-SPD trans, shedded, nice shape, $85,000 OBO. Phone (204)638-2513 or (204)572-6576.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Versatile 1982 855 VERS. 9,042-HRS showing, 20.8x38 tires, w/approx 60% rubber left. Phone: (204)763-8846 or Cell: (204)721-0940 1985 836 VERSATILE W/PTO, 4 remotes, plumbed for air seeder, showing 7030-hrs, w/L-10 engine & standard transmission. Tire size 18.4x38 w/75% rubber left & tractor is in VGC. Phone:(204)836-2293, cell (204)825-7875.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or cell: 204-871-5170, Austin.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – 4 Wheel Drive 2008 JOHN DEERE 9530T, 2890-hrs, 36-in tracks, AT ready, wide swing drawbar, 4-hyd, 1000PTO, HIDs, deluxe cab, buddy seat, $230,000. (701)825-6247.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous FOR SALE: 70-FT HEAVY diamond $1,825 OBO Phone:(204)745-2784.

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FOR SALE: DEUTZ 13006, back tires 23.1x34, 9,200-hrs, always shedded, $5,000. Phone (204)523-8872 or Box 793 Killarney, MB R0K 1G0. NEW HONDA MOTORS, 13HP, can be ordered. For Sale: 2013-GX620, 20hp, V-twin oil alert, hour counter, electric start, Retails at $2,395, Special at $1,640. New Equinox LR-175 black tank, 1,250-g Retail at $620, 1 left @ $420 special. New Equinox LR-177 yellow tank, 1,250-g, Retails at $799, special $599. Equinox holding & septic tanks available to order. 1 2012 GX620, 20hp, twin oil alert, Retails at $2,244, Special $1,670. 1998 Ford LX 4x4 143,998kms, V6 4.2L engine, w/warranty on motor & trans, Retails at $5,290, Special at $4,350 OBO. Private deal, 1 owner. Phone:(204)822-1354 or Cell:(204)823-1559. SKIDSTEERS GEHL #4510 $7,000; NH865 $12,900; Gehl #6625 $12,900; Snowblowers: JD 7ft $1,500, International 7-ft $1,500: Schweiss 8-ft single auger $800; Scrapers Crown 6-yd $5,000; Fieldmaster 4-yd $3,900; New 10-ft Land Levellers $2,250, 12-ft $2,450; 3PH 9-ft blade $900; Used 7ft 3PH blade $600; 11-ft 3PH rotary ditcher $1,250; Woods 6-ft pull-type mower $1,600, JD 5-ft $1,000, NH 9-ft sicle mower $2,200 IH Mirmill $1,500; Henke 36-in rollermill $5,000; 20-in rollermill $2,000. Phone:(204)857-8403

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Tractors (4wd)

2wd & mfwd

• 1983 steiger st280 • 1990 versatile 900

Haying

• jd 4555 mfwd • ford tw135 mfwd • jd MT restored

• jd 2004-2009 discbines • nh 2000-2009 discbines • nh 688,780a,7090 balers • case,vermeer,challenger balers • jd&nh moco • 3pt & trailer v rakes

Construction

• cat 922b loader • jd 644b loader • jd 325 skidsteer

2wd & mfwd

• ihc 5288 • ihc 986 w loader • ihc 784 w loader • ihc b414

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 2008 DODGE 2500 4X4, 152,000-km, $28,500; 2007 Hyundai Tucson 150,000-km, $14,000 OBO; 2009 Manac tri-axle step deck, all aluminum, left axle, tool box, $42,500 OBO; Hough 90 Wheel loader, $11,000 OBO; JD 4000 16-ft. disc, $3,000 OBO; Ezee-On disc 14-ft. $3,500 OBO. Phone (204)856-6907. 40-FT JD 1050 FIELD cultivator, 3-row mulchers, like-new shovels, $3500; 90-ft Powermatic, diamond harrows, $2200; 80-ft Powermatic, tine harrows, heavy coil, $3200; 24-ft JD press drill, rubber packers, plus 16-ft JD drill for parts, grass seeders; 18-ft Drill-fill, $500; All items in good cond. & ready to use. Phone:(204)373-2502, pls lv msg.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted IHC 660 TRACTOR. Phone (204)664-5447 LOOKING FOR SMALL SQUARE balers & pulltype swathers, end-wheel drills. Phone (204)325-4526, ask for Corny. WANTED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STALLS for tie stall dairy barn. Phone (204)728-8448. WANTED OLD DEAD GRAIN trucks. Landmark MB. (204)355-4667 fax (204)355-4131. IHC

WANTED TO BUY 25-FT Chisel plow w/mounted harrows; tandem wheels, in good condition. Prefer JD 610, 680 or similar. Phone (204)841-4061.

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1982 HESTON FIAT 1880 DT w/front wheel assit, 160-hp, comes w/894 Allied motor w/manure bucket, dirt bucket & bale prong. New 20.8 x 38 rear tires, 16.9 x 28 front tires, 70% thread left. 1000 PTO, triple hyd., Cab has heater & A/C. In good running order w/9,900-hrs. Asking $26,000. Phone Dave:(204)743-2145 Mornings & evenings or Days (204)526-5298.

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FOR SALE: REGISTERED POLLED Hereford bulls, reasonably priced, pick your bulls now, will winter to end of April. Call Martin (204)425-3820 or Lenard (204)425-3809.

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FOR SALE: REGISTERED BLACK Angus yearling bulls. Moderate framed w/good dispositions, EPD’s avail., will be semen tested & delivered. Blood lines include Kodiak, KMK Alliance, Peacemaker, Aberdeen, Pioneer, Final Product, Dynamite. Also registered open heifers. Phone Colin at Kembar Angus (204)725-3597, Brandon MB.

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HI-WEIGH BREEDERS BULL SALE, supplying Pay Weight Sires Wed., Mar. 27th, 1:00pm PlainsAg Complex, Neepawa, MB. 70+ Char & Angus bulls including 2 yr olds & yearlings. Polled & Red Factor. Weights, measurements & performance data will be posted. Delivery avail. For catalogues & info call Raymond (204)724-3600, Shawn (204)724-8823, Harry (204)724-3605 or T Bar C Cattle Co. (PL #116061) (306)933-4200. View the catalogue online www.buyagro.com

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2011 VERS. 435 TRACTOR. 300-hrs, 800x38 Firestone tires, 4 hyd, deluxe cab, like new, w/complete JD auto-steer. $196,000US. Phone:(701)741-7957 or (218)773-8160. Grand Forks, MN.

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IRON & STEEL FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. FULL LINE OF COLORED & galvanized roofing, siding & accessories, structural steel, tubing, plate, angles, flats, rounds etc. Phone:1-800-510-3303, Fouillard Steel Supplies Ltd, St Lazare.

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions 7TH ANNUAL PROUDLY WESTERN BULL SALE, 70 Simmental yearling bulls & a select group of yearling heifers sell Saturday, March 30th, 1:00pm at the Whitewood Auction Barn, Whitewood, SK. For more info contact one of the consignors: Johnson Stock Farms, (306)224-4272, Prairie Wind Farms Ltd., (306)634-4410, Scissors Creek Cattle Co., (306)735-4434, Sun Rise Simmentals, (306)534-4700, Tableland Cattle Co., (306)421-7967 or KBR Kattle Kompany, (306)458-7503. Catalogue can be viewed at www.transconlivestock.com. “Focus on the Future” Bull Sale is Mar. 28th, 2:00pm, Alameda Auction Mart, Alameda, SK. Selling herd building Red & Black Simm & Simm X Angus bulls. Breed leading polled Hereford bulls. As well as a select group of open commercial females. Wintering, delivery, terms available. For catalogues or info call Wheatland Cattle Co. (Vernon LaFrentz) (306)634-7765, ANL Polled Herefords (Karl Lischka) (306)487-2670 or T Bar C Cattle Co. (306)933-4200 (PL #116061). View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus ANDERSON CATTLE CO. Bull Sale Mar. 28th 2013 at Valley Livestock Sales, Minitonas, MB. 30+, 2 yr old Red & Black Angus bulls. (204)734-2073 ANGUS PINE FARM HAS yearling Black & Red Angus bulls for sale. Semen tested & delivered, we also have 4 bulls at the MB Bull Test Station, Sale April 6th. Check them out at www.manitobabulltest.com , Also yearling purebred heifers for sale,call Peter or Florence Petrash (204)425-7765, Sun-down. F BAR & ASSOCIATES ANGUS bulls for sale. Choose from 20, two yr old & yearling Red & Black Angus bulls. Great genetics, easy-handling, semen tested, delivery avail. Call for sales list. Inquiries & visitors are welcome. We are located in Eddystone, 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 & BLACK ANGUS bulls, 2 yr old, semen tested & guaranteed. Triple V Ranch Dan at (204)665-2448 cell (204)522-0092, Matt at (204)264-0706. ROHAN ANGUS HAS ON offer Black & Red 2-yr old bulls, no seconds all 2-yr olds. Phone (204)467-5093 after 7 pm. Stonewall, MB. SILVER CREEK FARMS Angusville, MB Have on offer yearling Registered Red Angus Bulls for sale These bulls have been selected for: feed efficiency, temperament & structural soundness. For more information (204)773-3252

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus 3 2-YR OLD BLACK Angus bulls w/experience. Also, Yearling Black Angus bulls. Holloway Angus. Souris, Manitoba. Phone: (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622. BLACK HAWK ANGUS HAS for sale registered yearling bulls & one 2-yr old heifer bull. Check out the results of our bulls at the Douglas test station. (www.manitobabulltest.com) Call Kevin (204)529-2605, Mather. BOTANY ANGUS FARM & Leaning Spruce Stock Farm have for sale yearling & 2 yr old Black Angus bulls. Come early, a deposit will hold your purchase until Spring. For more info & prices contact Ryan Shearer (204)824-2151 or (204)761-5232. CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS BULLS for sale on the farm. Bulls are registered, will be semen tested. Choose now, we will deliver at the end of April. Hand fed for longevity, not pushed, these bulls have a great disposition. A.I. sired by Pioneer, Final Answer, Coalition, Mohnen Dynamite, Game Day, natural sires are S Square Tiger & Cranberry Creek Networth. All EPD’s & weights available. For more info please call David & Jeanette Neufeld (204)534-2380, Boissevain. FORAGE BASED BLACK ANGUS Bulls. Virgin 2-yr olds & herd sires available. Phone: (204)564-2540. www.nerbasbrosangus.com FOR SALE: POLLED BLACK Angus & Hereford bulls. Good selection of yearlings & 2-yr olds, semen tested & delivery available. Call Don: (204)873-2430.

GOOD SELECTION OF 2 yr old & yearling Black Angus bulls; Also Black X Simm hybrid bulls. Guaranteed breeders. Semen tested. B/B Duncan (204)556-2348 (204)556-2342, Cromer. GREENBUSH ANGUS IS GOING to Virden, MB Mar. 24th 2013 as part of the Cattleman’s Classic Bull Sale. Top sons from SAV Density, SAV Providence, S Chisum HARB Windy, Brookmore Dynamite 138X along w/heifer bulls off of Nichols Quiet Lad T9 & TC Aberdeen. Call Greenbush Angus Tim Baker at (204)966-3320 cell (204)476-6040 or email greenbushangus@xplornet.com for more info or for a catalogue. HERD DISPERSAL: 33 BLACK Angus cow calf pairs for sale 16 which were 1st calvers. Cows just finishing calving. Also 8, 2-yr old open heifers & 6, 1-yr old open heifers. To purchaser of the cow calf pairs, able to supply good quality hay. If interested please call Jeff (204)612-1734. NEW ZALK ANGUS FARM has consigned 15 yearling bulls to Douglas test station & 7 bulls to SW station. Moderate size w/good growth & excellent EPDs. Douglas Sale April 6th, SW Sale April 13th. Check out these quality animals online www.manitobabulltest.com or www.southwestbulldevelopmentcentre.com or phone us (204)685-2537. OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB has 2-yr old & yearling bulls for sale. For more information Phone:(204)375-6658. WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD PB Black Angus bulls for sale. Check out our bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. Phone Michael Becker (204)348-2464, Whitemouth.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus Red Angus Bulls, Ridge Side Red Angus has consigned 10 bulls @ the South West Bull Development Centre; all from top AI sires. Sale date Apr.13 in Oaklake, MB. This group is as good or better than last years bulls. For more info visit our website: www.ridgesideredangus.com or the South West website, or Call Don:(204)422-5216 or Ron:(204)855-2404. Everyone welcome to see the bulls. The bulls are on test, semen tested, parent verified, ultrasound & tested negative for BVD. Thank You, have a great day & hope to see you there! WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM ANNUAL Bull Sale Sat., Apr 13th, 1:00pm at Grunthal Auction Mart. Featuring 10 Red yearling Maine-Anjou bulls; 1 Black 2 yr old Maine bull; 7 Black yearling Maine bulls; 19 yearling Red Angus bulls. All bulls are polled, performance tested & will have passed breeding evaluation. Bulls are selected for growth, breeding soundness, calving ability & structural correctness. Bulls can be viewed online at www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca For more info or sale catalogue Contact Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631 WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD PB Red Angus bulls for sale. Check out our bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. Phone Michael Becker (204)348-2464, Whitemouth.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Blonde d’Aquitaine BELLEVUE BLONDS HAS AN excellent group of performance tested, polled Blond yearling bulls for sale. Call Marcel:(204)379-2426 or (204)745-7412. Haywood, MB.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais CLINE CATTLE COMPANY has for sale purebred yearling Charolais bulls. Quiet, good feet, will be semen tested & guaranteed. Call Brad (204)537-2367 or Cell (204)523-0062. DEFOORT STOCK FARM HAS an excellent group of registered Charolais bulls for sale by private treaty. Over 40 bulls on offer, 20 of them are Red. Choose your bull early for best selection. All bulls performace tested, semen tested & delivered. Visit us online at www.defoortstockfarm.com Celebrating 33-yrs in Charolais. Call us at (204)743-2109. FOR SALE: PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls, 1-1/2 yr olds & yearlings, polled, some red factor, some good for heifers, semen tested in spring, guaranteed & delivered, R & G McDonald Livestock, Sidney MB. Phone:(204)466-2883, cell (204)724-2811.

POLLED HEREFORD BULLS & Black Baldi females for sale. Phone Wally:(204)523-8713 or Cell:(204)534-8204. Check website @ www.roselawnfarms.com for pictures & details. WLB LIVESTOCK 9TH ANNUAL Bull Sale. 2:00pm, March 26th, 2013. 50 Polled Herefords & Black/Red Simmentals sell. ALL BULLS SEMEN TESTED. Free board till May 1. Catalogue & video available online, www.wlblivestock.com or call Bill Biglieni (204)763-4697 or (204)729-7925.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin DIAMOND T LIMOUSIN 8TH Annual Bull & Female Sale Fri., Mar. 22nd, 2013 1:30pm, Kenton, MB. On offer: 26 yearlings; 5, 2 yr olds; 1, 3 yr old herd sire; 10 open heifers. For more info or catalogue contact Travis or Rilla Hunter phone (204)838-2019 or cell (204)851-0809. PLAN TO ATTEND the 2013 Triple R Limousin open house bull sale, Apr. 4th, 5th & 6th. Offering 40 bulls, Red & Black, Polled, yearlings & 2 yr olds. Semen tested & guaranteed. Your source for quality Limousin genetics. Call Art (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440. POLLED, BLACK & RED LIMOUSIN BULLS Light to moderate birthweights, quiet, semen tested, delivery available. Also a package of replacement heifers. View cattle at www.cherwaylimousin.ca or call (204)736-2878; info@cherwaylimousin.ca

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou FOR SALE: 2-YR OLD & yearling polled Black Maine-Anjou bulls, low birth weights & good performance. Guaranteed & delivered in spring. Will take hay on trade. (204)523-8408. SECTION 19 CATTLE CO. offers its first set of yearling Maine Anjou bulls originating from the reputation Cee Farms cow herd. Thick, deep & quiet. Blacks & Reds w/moderate birthweights. Call Cam at (204)239-1553 or e-mail section19cattleco@gmail.com WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM ANNUAL Bull Sale Sat., Apr 13th, 1:00pm at Grunthal Auction Mart. Featuring 10 Red yearling Maine-Anjou bulls; 1 Black 2 yr old Maine bull; 7 Black yearling Maine bulls; 19 yearling Red Angus bulls. All bulls are polled, performance tested & will have passed breeding evaluation. Bulls are selected for growth, breeding soundness, calving ability & structural correctness. Bulls can be viewed online at www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca For more info or sale catalogue Contact Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Salers YEARLING & 2-YR OLD polled Saler bulls for sale. Sons of the top preforming sires in Canada. Red or Black, hand fed & quiet, birth weights from 79lbs. www.sweetlandsalers.com or Phone:(204)762-5512

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn FOR SALE: RED, POLLED, 2 yr old & yearling bulls. Developed on a growing ration. Birth weights as low as 63-lbs. We also have bulls at Douglas Test Station. Check out our website at www.poplarparkfarm.com (204)764-2382.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental 10 YEARLING SIMMENTAL BULLS FOR SALE 3 Fullblood Full Fleck bulls are sired out of JNR Canon, the high seller from the 2010 National Trust Sale in AB. 7 PB bulls are sired by high seller KOPS Livewireson 57W. Birth weights ranging from 84-104 lbs for calving ease, all bulls 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. 2-YR OLD & YEARLING polled Simmental bulls, w/A.I. backgrounds. Papered cows also for sale. Acomb Valley Simmentals, Minnedosa (204)867-2203. CONRAY CATTLE CO. HAS for sale 2-yr old & yearling polled red factor bulls. These bulls are quiet, structurally sound & have great hair coats. They are sired by a proven calving ease sire. They will be semen tested & delivered. Connor:(204)825-2140 or Gayle:(204)825-0163.

FOR SALE: PUREBRED YEARLING & 2-yr old Charlois bulls, semen tested & guaranteed. Wawanesa, MB. Phone:(204)824-2115. STEPPLER FARMS 2nd Annual Charolais Bull Sale Tuesday, March 26, 1:00 PM, Steppler Sale Barn, Miami, MB. 60 yearlings & 10 two year olds, sound, good haired and thick, most are polled. For catalogue or info contact Andre Steppler, (204)435-2463, Cell; (204)750-1951 or By Livestock (306)536-4261. View videos and catalogue online www.stepplerfarms.com WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD PB Polled Charolais bulls for sale. Check out our bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. Phone Michael Becker (204)348-2464, Whitemouth.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh POLLED RED & BLACK Gelbvieh bulls, yearling, 2-yr old. Semen tested & delivered. Also 10-15 commercial yearling heifers. Call Maple Grove Gelbvieh (204)278-3255. PRAIRIE GELBVIEH ALLIANCE BULL Sale, Apr 6th 1:30pm. Johnstone Auction Mart, Moosejaw SK. Catalogue at www.johnstoneauction.ca or Selin’s Gelbvieh 306-793-4568. SELIN’S GELBVIEH FARM, RED & Black Polled yearling bulls, semen tested & also selling bulls at PGA sale in Moosejaw. Call Wayne (306)793-4568.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford FOR SALE: EXCELLENT SELECTION of yearling & 2-yr old purebred, polled Hereford bulls. Good performance, tie broke, quiet, up to date on vaccinations. Will deliver & winter until May 1st. Can be viewed online at www.rocknabh.com. Call Allan /Bonnie at (204)764-0364 or Kevin/Holly at (204)764-0331. FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD & Black Angus bulls. Good selection of yearlings & 2-yr olds, semen tested & delivery available. Call Don: (204)873-2430. FOR SALE: REGISTERED HORNED Hereford bulls, 2-yr old & yearlings. Semen tested & delivered. Phone M. Wilson:(204)246-2142.

RIVERBANK FARMS HAS YEARLING & Extra Aged Red, Red Blaze Face & Fullblood Simm Bulls for sale. Fully Quaranteed. Select your herdsire now, we will feed, semen test & deliver him when you need him. Bulls have not been clipped or trimmed. Assess them in their natural everyday working clothes. Call Ray Cormier at (204)736-2608. Save money by buying direct from the farm. Just 5-mi South of Winnipeg. WLB LIVESTOCK 9TH ANNUAL Bull Sale. 2:00pm, March 26, 2013. 50 Black/Red Simmentals & Polled Herefords sell. ALL BULLS SEMEN TESTED. Free board till May 1. Catalogue & video available online, www.wlblivestock.com or call Bill Biglieni (204)763-4697 or (204)729-7925. YEARLING & SEVERAL 2 yr old PB Simm bulls. Reds & Blacks. Thick & Solid coloured w/moderate birth weights. Sired by A.I. Sires: IPU Revolution, In Due Time & Colossal. Semen tested & ready to go. $2,250-3,000. Valley Field Simm Larry Dyck, Morden. Phone evenings (204)822-3657.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various 200 BRED HEIFERS, REDS, Blacks, Tans, full herd health program, bred to Black & Red Angus bulls, to start calving April 1st, 2013. All heifers were sourced out of reputation herds. Phone:(204)325-2416. 30 BLACK & BLACK Baldi & 30 Red angus X Simmental. Excellent quality open replacement heifers. Very quite, pail fed, willing to feed until Apr 15. $1,150 choice, or $1,100 take all Phone:(204)825-2799 or (204)825-8340. Pilot Mound, MB.

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81 1200-LB BRED HEIFERS, 50%Red 50% Black, bred black, due to calve Apr 12/2013. Fully vaccinated including Scour Guard. $1400 each. Call Blair (204)479-4247.

MANURE SPREADERS- BOTH ARE in excellent condition! New Holland 195 double beater w/factory steel extensions- $12,500. Dual 600- used very little, very clean- $3950. Brandon Trailer Sales (204)724-4529.

FARM RANCHLAND TENDER Approx 1,354-ac farm including 1993 House, & outbuildings located in the RM of Ochre River, MB is tendered for sale. Tenders must be received at the office of Johnston & Company, Barristers & Solicitors, Box 551, Dauphin, MB, R7N 2V4, Attn: J.D. DEANS on or before March 22nd, 2013. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. For detailed info Contact Larry Garton (204)648-4541 or view online: www.gartonsauction.com

GOOD CATTLE FARM ON the shores of Lake Manitoba. 512-acs deeded & 1,500-acs of crown lease. The land is all in a black & contained on a peninsula. The owners produce enough feed on the farm for 150 beef cows. Mobile home, machine shed built 2009, insulated barn, corrals. Phone Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc www.homelifepro.com

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

GOOD FARM OF APPROX. 635-ac only 20-mins from Brandon. The property is all fenced & is currently run as a mixed operation. 450-ac can be cultivated w/the remainder in pasture. Bungalow home in good condition, machine shed, cattle sheds, hay sheds, dairy barn, etc. Phone Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753 HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com

BLACK BALDIE OPEN REPLACEMENT heifers, approx 700-lbs. Phone:(204)873-2487. FOR SALE: 20 BRED cows & cows w/calves. Red Angus cross Simmental. Phone (204)749-2033, Rathwell. FOR SALE: 60 BLACK bred hfrs, $1,350 each. Phone (204)937-7688, Roblin, MB. FOR SALE: 60 HOME-RAISED Angus cross heifers, bred to Black Angus bulls, to calve late March. Total health program current, performance guarantee. Call (204)867-2087 or (204)867-7117, Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa. FOR SALE: ANGUS HEREFORD cross heifers, bred for calving ease, fertility & maternal traits, out of purebred cows & bulls. Guilford Hereford Ranch, Call Don (204)873-2430. HERD DISPERSAL APPROX. 150 Char-cross cows, bred Limousin, start calving April 1st. Bob McQuigge (204)768-2647. HIGH QUALITY BLACK ANGUS & polled Hereford 2-yr old bulls for sale. Bar H Land & Cattle Co. Phone:(306)743-2840. Langenburg SK. RED & BLACK ANGUS cow/calf pairs for sale, can feed till grass time. Call Doug evenings (204)447-2382, Ste Rose, MB. SWATH GRAZING? BOOST THE YIELD & double the Protein & Calcium by adding Yellow Blossom Clover seed to the Millet. Other Plus’s: can be kept “year two” if a drought & leaves field “Nitrogen” rich. Processing soon. Bags or totes. Also some top yielder Foxtail Millet & Oats off breaking! For prices & delivery call early D. White Seeds (204)822-3649, Morden.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Wanted HEALTHY HAY (SAINFOIN.EU) SAINFOIN seed for sale. Bloat-free perennial forage. Highly digestible, palatable & nutritious. www.primegrains.com/prime-sainfoin.htm (306)739-2900 jhusband@primegrains.com WANTED: ALL CLASSES OF feeder cattle, yearlings & calves. Dealer Licence# 1353. Also wanted, light feed grains: wheat, barley & oats. Phone:(204)325-2416. Manitou, MB.

LIVESTOCK Sheep For Sale 36 YEARLING EWE LAMBS, Polypay East Friesian cross, flushed, exposed Nov 15. w/Great Pyrenees guard dog. Call (204)864-2709.

Horses LIVESTOCK Horse Auctions ROCKING W SPRING HORSE SALE Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Huge Tack Sale: Fri., Apr 19th. Horse Sale: Sat., Apr 20th. Late entries accepted. (204)325-7237 rockingw@xplornet.com www.rockingw.com

LIVESTOCK Horses – Donkeys FOR SALE: 2 BRED Mammoth Jenny’s, 4 & 5-yrs old, due 2013 spring. Also, 3-yr old castrated Jack; All halter broke. Call Don:(204)422-5216.

Swine LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123 LIVESTOCK Poultry For Sale EXOTIC BIRD & ANIMAL AUCTION, Apr. 21st, 2013. Skating Rink at Indian Head, SK. 11:00am. Lunch available. To consign call Yvonne (306)347-1068. For info call Gord (306)695-2184.

Specialty LIVESTOCK Specialty – Bison/Buffalo FOR SALE: 6 BRED bison cows, $1,500 each OBO & 1 bull. Phone (807)548-4435 or (807)466-7610

LIVESTOCK Specialty – Goats COMING IN MARCH MINIATURE Silky Fainting Goat Kids. Book now to get choice. Check us out at aspenvalleysilkies.com or call (204)773-7872

LIVESTOCK Specialty – Various FOR SALE: REGISTERED BELTON Galloway bull, Mouflon sheep & yaks. Phone:(807)548-4435 or (807)466-7610.

LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. HEAVY BUILT CATTLE FEEDERS/TROUGHS 3/8-in. steel, 500 or 750-gal capacity, 4-ft.x18-ft. size, good for any type of feed or water, lifetime quality, $550 & up. Phone (204)362-0780, Morden. HIQUAL CLASSIC CALVING PEN, 10x12 auto head gate w/squeeze gate, left & right doors for calving sucking. Phone (204)836-2523. 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.

PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, CALF SHELTERS, free standing rod & pipe panels, fence line & field silage bunks. Also sell Speed-Rite & 7L Livestock fence equipment, drill pipe & sucker rod. Phone (204)827-2104 or (204)827-2551, Glenboro. TRUCK MOUNTED AND PT manure spreaders, forage boxes, feeder boxes, farm trailers. 65/yrs manufacturing experience, call 403-580-6889, Bow Island, AB. Machinerydave@yahoo.ca Visit www.meyermfg.com Dealers Wanted.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE PATCH WORK QUILTS HAND-QUILTED, twin & double sized, various patterns. Phone (204)776-2161.

MUSICAL BANJOS, $229-898; MANDOLINS, $125-599; Electric Guitars, $98-569; Amplifiers, $29.95-1,200; Violins $69.95-1,295; Harmonicas, $8.98-220; Ukuleles $39.95-179; Student Guitars, $59.95-$149.95; Base Guitars, $129-299; Auto Harps, $299-500; Drums, $399; Trumpet, $199; Trombone, $299; P.A. Microphones, Strings, Cases, Music Books, Accessories. Hildebrand Music Portage La Prairie Mall (204)857-3172

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

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., based in Saskatoon, is actively buying Organic Flax from the 2012 crop year. If interested, please send a 5lbs sample* to the following address: Attn: Sandy Jolicoeur Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. 102 Melville Street Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 0R1 *Please state the Variety & Quantity for Sale

For more information, please contact Sandy at:

306-975-9251 306-975-1166 sjolicoeur@bioriginal.com PERSONAL SHARE YOUR LIFE, as it’s meant to be! Look forward to meeting someone special. CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS is here to help you. Confidential, Photos & Profiles to selected matches, Affordable, Local. Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475.

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FOR SALE: POTATO SPECIAL CROPS LANDCARMEN. 470-acres potato & special crops land in 1 block in the Carmen area. Spring 2013 possession. Contact Melvin Toews at Golden Plains Realty Ltd. (204)745-3677. GOOD ACREAGE 7-MI WEST of Brandon just off Hwy 1. 1,750-sq.ft. 5 bdrm bungalow, double attached garage, workshop, 2 quonsets, barn, loose housing, all on 8.5acs of treed yard site. Phone Gordon Gentles (204)7610511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc www.homelifepro.com GREAT CATTLE FARM W/11 deeded quarters & 22 quarters of crown land lease all in a block. Small bungalow home w/some sheds & corrals. Land is fenced & there is plenty of water. Phone Gordon Gentles (204)7610511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc www.homelifepro.com

FARMS FOR SALE RM of Minto - Minnedosa area mixed farm section of land with home, shop, quonset, calving barn, cattle sheds. Very scenic with river running through it. Legal: 19-16-18w RM of Park - Half section with approximately 270 cultivated acres. Yard site with hydro and quonset. Legal: E 1/2 28-19-19w RM of Daly - Quarter section of scenic pasture land with Little Saskatchewan River running through. Hydro and drilled well on property. Legal: SE 9-12-21w RM of Clanwilliam - Four quarters with approximately 385 cultivatable acres. Good farmland! Legal: NE 1-17-18w, SE 1-17-18w, NW 1-1718w and SW 12-17-18w.

Rick Taylor 204-867-7551 rtaylor@homelife.com

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FARM LAND SALE BY TENDER Sealed, written tenders for property in the RM of Stanley will be received by

SELBY LAW OFFICE

351 Main St., PO Box 279 Manitou, MB. R0G 1G0 PROPERTY OWNED BY PETKAU ENT. LTD.

Parcel 1: NW ¼ 27-3-6 WPM, in Manitoba (being approx. 162 cult. acres) Parcel 2: SW¼ 27-3-6 WPM, in Manitoba (being approx. 160 cult. acres) Parcel 3: SE ¼ 27-3-6 WPM, in Manitoba (being approx. 140 cult. acres and 20 acre yardsite with 5 steel bins on cement)

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Including all mines and minerals on each quarter. Adjacent to Municipal water lines. Located six miles NW of Morden, Manitoba.

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.homelifepro.com or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, www.homelifepro.com Home Professional Realty Inc.

CONDITIONS OF TENDER 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property. 2. Tenders may be placed and accepted on one, two or all of the above described parcels of land. 3. Tenders must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. on April 5, 2013. 4. Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the amount offered, payable to Selby Law Office Trust. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned. 5. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 6. The purchaser(s) shall be responsible for payment of GST or shall self-assess for GST. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The bidder(s) whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale. 2. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender must be paid on or before the date of closing which shall be April 12, 2013, or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid within the set time limit the deposit paid may be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 3. Possession is not authorized until acceptable arrangements for full payment are made following acceptance of tender. 4. Successful bidder(s) will be responsible for real property taxes commencing date of possession.

WANTED: A MIXED FARM in Western MB or Eastern SK. 1/2-2 sections, consider livestock & equipment also. Contact Phil Schwarz (204)842-3491, Box 40 Birtle MB, R0M 0C0. WANTED: GRAIN & LIVESTOCK farms for both foreign & domestic buyers. Receiving calls weekly from buyers looking to farm & invest. Considering selling? Now is the time to discuss all options. Professional service & confidentiality guaranteed. Contact Rick Taylor:(204)867-7551, Homelife Home Professional Realty. www.homelifepro.com

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale ANDY KALINOVICH OF GARLAND, MB intends to sell private lands: SE 35-31-22W to Trevor & Emily Stevens who intends to acquire the following Crown lands: NE 35-31-22W; NW 35-31-22W; SW 35-31-22W; SW 2-32-22W; SE 3-31-22W by Unit transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRI, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0; or Fax (204)867-6578.

For further information contact Larry J. Selby at Phone:(204) 242-2801

GRAIN LAND FOR SALE in Interlake region of Manitoba, RM of Fisher: NE29-24-1E, NW29-24-1E, NW3-26-1E, SW3-26-1E. Direct inquiries to swarj@mts.net. No phone calls please. JOHN PROCYSHYN of Winnipegosis, MB intends to sell private lands: NE 13-30-17W, NW 13-30-17W, NE 25-30-17W, SW 30-30-16W, SE 7-30-16W, NE 5-30-16W, NW 5-30-16W; & transfer the following Crown lands: SE 23-30-17W, NE 24-30-17W, NW 24-30-17W, SW 24-30-17W; NE 27-30-17W, SE 27-30-17W, SE 34-30-17W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this unit please write to: Director, MAFRI, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0; or Fax (204)867-6578.

WANTED TO BUY: 20-50-ACRES South/Central Manitoba. Prefer partly treed. Call after 6 pm. (204)854-2350.

NE1/4 36-16-10 W/HYDRO & fenced approx 100-acs cultivatable 2-mi North & 1.5 West of Langruth, priced reasonably. Not needed any more. Phone (204)386-2713.

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RM OF GRANDVIEW MB, NE1/4 32-23-25, NW1/4 33-23-25 grainland 320-acres, 208-acres cultivated, rest bush & creek. Yardsite w/power, SW of Grandview MB, near riding mountain national park. Phone:(204)546-2284 before 8am or after 8pm. Call cell(204)572-4174.

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PETS & SUPPLIES REG BORDER COLLIE PUPS from excellent breeding lines. Parents work both cattle & sheep. Guaranteed. 40 yrs experience breeding & training Border Collies. Ready early Apr. $250. For more info contact Martin Penfold (204)722-2036 or go to www.oakwoodgrange.ca

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots AGASSIZ HOMES custom builds quality RTM homes! Call us about our 1,408-sq.ft. 2013 spec home. Manitoba New Home Warranty on all our homes. agassizhomes@gmail.com or (204)371-8985 FOR SALE AT FANNYSTELLE, MB, Older Bungalow, approx 1,040-sq.ft. some recent upgrades. Available immediately to be moved to Purchaser’s new location. Call John at (204)925-5368. READY TO MOVE HOMES: starting at $75,000 for 1,320-sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 1 full bath, plus mudroom bath . Will also custom build top your plan. MARVIN HOMES INC, Steinbach, MB. (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484 www.marvinhomes.ca

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba COUNTRY PROPERTY IN THE Rapid City area. 153-acs w/approx 90-acs cultivated. Beautiful raised bungalow home 2,310-sq.ft. w/new addition in 2005. Double attached garage, workshop, barn etc. Only 35-min. from Brandon. Phone Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc www.homelifepro.com FARM LAND FOR SALE by Tender. RM of Argyle, SE & SW 1/4 of 28-6-14, approx 300-acres, organic land, presently in hay, crop insurance G located 2-mi South of Glenboro on Hwy #5; RM of Argyle SE 1/4 29-6-13W, 160-acres all arable, crop insurance F assessment, $87,100; RM of Strathcona SE 1/4 27-6-16W 158-acres, 60-acres cultivated balance pasture, crop insurance F. Hilton Clay. Address tenders to Dave Mooney Box 370 Wawanesa MB. Fax (204)824-2346 email dsmooney56@hotmail.com Tenders close at 1:00pm on April 1st. For viewing or details call Dave Mooney (204)824-2094. FARMLAND FOR SALE IN Fisher Branch area by Tender. SE 4-26-3W approx 134-acres, 120 cultivated, currently seeded to fall Rye. NW 12-25-3, approx 153-acres, currently wheat stubble. SW 13-25-3W approx 110-acres, 100-acres cult. 45 stubble, 55 grass. E 1/2 7-25-2W, 255-acres stubble, 15-acres grass, balance bush. Please submit tenders to PO Box 505, Fisher Branch MB, R0C 0Z0. Closing date April 3rd 2013. Highest bidder not necessarily accepted.

Fri. April 12 @ 2pm Sharp! Auction Held at Legion Hall, Gilbert Plains Directions to Feedlot Quarter: At HWY Junction 5 & 10, Go 2 Miles South, 1/2 Mile West

1119 ACRES IN TOTAL!

All LAND IN RM OF GILBERT PLAINS Parcel

Legal 2012 Land Cult. Total Description Assessment Acres Acres 1 NW 35-24-21 W1 $29,900.00 90.00 159.92 2 NE 35-24-21 W1 $23,900.00 40.00 159.82 3 SE 35-24-21 W1 $48,000.00 140.00 159.89 4 NE 36-24-21 W1 $32,100.00 80.00 159.89 5 SW 2-25-21 W1 $43,200.00 80.00 160.00 6 SW 3-25-21-W1 $40,500.00 120.00 160.00 7 SE 5-25-21 W1 $27,000.00 100.00 160.00 TOTALS $244,600.00 650.00 1119.52 Most of the cultivated land is presently seeded to hay/pasture & Fenced • All the land could easily be converted back into grain land • Bush land could be developed into prime grain land. • PARCEL 1 • 2500 Head Feedlot PARCEL 5 • Has Facilities for 300- 400 Head Cow/Calf Operation Land will be offered as individual parcels, combinations of parcels, and as an entirety.

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THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND is being offered for sale: N1/2 14-29-15W, E1/2 23-29-15W, NE20-28-15W, NW23-29-15W, S1/2 25-29-15W, SW19-29-14W, SW30-29-14W. The following crown lands have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture Food & Rural Inititaves for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed, as these lands are part of the farm unit, held by Lorne Bass of Toutes-Aides, MB: NW5-31-14W, SW5-31-14W, NE5-31-14W, SW8-31-14W, SE8-31-14W, NE8-31-14W, NW8-31-14W, SW18-30-14W, NW18-30-14W, SE19-30-14W, SW19-30-14W, NE13-30-15W, SE13-30-15W, SE24-30-15W, NW19-29-14W, NE22-29-14W, SE22-29-14W, SE27-29-14W, NE27-29-14W, NE34-29-14W, SE34-29-14W, NW35-29-14W, SW35-29-14W, SE13-29-15W, SW23-29-15W, NE18-30-14W, SE18-30-14W, NW6-31-14W, SE6-31-14W, SW6-31-14W, NE6-31-14W, NW36-30-14W, NE36-30-14W, SE36-30-15W, NE24-30-15W, NE25-30-15W, SE25-30-15W. If you wish to purchase the private land & apply for the unit transfer contact the lessee Lorne Bass @ Box 2 ToudesAides, MB R0L 2A0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligilbility of this unit transfer, write to the director MAFRI Agricultural Crown Lands PO Box 1286 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 or Fax:(204)867-6578.

COURT SEEDS CERTIFIED Muchmore, Carberry, GO, Glenn Wheat, Celebration, Conlon Barley, Souris, Triactor Oats, Soybeans, Forages & Canterra, Dekalb & Invigor Canolas. Phone: (204)386-2354. Plumas,MB. DURAND SEEDS: CERT AC Carberry, Harvest wheat; Souris Oats; Conlon Barley; CDC Bethune & Sorrel flax; Mancan & Koma Buckwheat; Canola & Forage seed. (204)248-2268,(204)745-7577, NotreDame, MB. JAMES FARMS LTD: Carberry & Pasteur Wheat, Tradition Barley, Souris & Summit Oats, Hanley Flax, Various Canola, Sunflower & Soybean seed varieties, Forage seed. Customer processing. Seed treating & delivery available. Early payment discounts. For info (204)222-8785, toll free 1-866-283-8785, Winnipeg. PUGH SEEDS: CERT AC Barrie, Carberry, Kane, Somerset, HRS Wheat. Souris Oats, Conlon Barley, Sorrel Flax. Phone (204)274-2179 or (204)871-1467, Portage. SANDERS SEED FARM Cert, Reg, FDN Carberry, Domain, Kane, Harvest, Glenn Wheat, Cert Celebration Barley Canterra Canola varieties also. Phone (204)242-4200, Manitou, MB.

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COMMON SEED COMMON SEED Forage FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, brome, clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed. Leonard Friesen, (204)685-2376, Austin MB.

SEED / FEED / GRAIN SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Feed Grain LESS FUSARIUM MORE BOTTOM LINE. Wheat seed available. Suitable for ethanol production, livestock feed. Western Feed Grain Development Coop Ltd. 1-877-250-1552 www.wfgd.ca

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Straw 1ST & 2ND CUT large round hardcore Alfalfa & 1st cut large round Grass, 5x5 & 5x6 bales. Beef & Dairy quality. Feed tested. Also some yr old round Straw bales. Delivery can be arranged. (204)246-2032 or (204)823-0431, Darlingford. 4X4 SQUARE WHEAT STRAW bales, about 300 for sale, asking $20 per bale. Phone:(204)248-2407 or (204)723-5002, Notre Dame. FINE CUT BARLEY STRAW 3x4 square bales, ready for feeding or TMR mixer, $21 per bale. Phone (204)746-5800. FOR SALE: LARGE ROUND bales of Grass Hay, Perennial Rye Grass Straw & Millet Straw; Wanted: Deutz 100-06 tractor for parts & round bale tubulater. Phone (204)278-3438, Inwood. LARGE QUANTITY OF WHEAT straw bales, 4x4x8. Can deliver. Phone Phil:(204)771-9700. La Salle, MB. OAT STRAW BALES for sale, baled w/DR780 NH baler, hardcore, approx 1,300-lbs, can deliver. Call for pricing (204)362-4192.

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WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE in 3x8x8 & small square. Very clean. Delivery available. Phone (204)856-3561, Portage. WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE: large 5x6 round bales tied w/net wrap in the Rosser & Oak Bluff area. Trucking available. Lyle (204)739-3016 Mike (204)739-3082.

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Feed Wanted WANTED SMALL SQUARE HAY bales, timothy or brome grass or alfalfa brome. Phone (204)749-2018, cell (204)723-0747.

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STOCK TRAILERS GOOSENECK 6X16 $3,500; 7x22 $3,300; 48-ft Loboy $6,500; 8.5x25 GN flatbed w/ramps $5,500; single axle converter $1,900; double $2,000; decks for 3/4-1-ton trucks: 9-ft $2,350, 11-ft $2,850. Phone:(204)857-8403.

CAREERS CAREERS Farm / Ranch F/T EMPLOYMENT ON GRAINFARM near Starbuck, MB. Duties to assist in all aspects of grainfarming including mechanical, welding & trucking. Class 1 license is required or willing to obtain. For more info call PAGE FARMS (204)735-2373 or (204)981-4234. HELP WANTED: BEEF OPERATION near Dauphin. 2 F/T jobs w/management opportunities. $18/hr to start, housing available. Call Tim (204)596-8213 or email: tim@areaonefarms.ca HELP WANTED: CROP FARM near Amaranth. Competitive compensation. Housing available. Call Tim (204)596-8213 or email: tim@areaonefarms.ca

CAREERS Help Wanted LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED FARM hand on grain farm near Morris/St. Pierre area. Duties to assist in all aspects of grain farming, including me chanical & trucking. Class 1 license is required, or willing to obtain. Wages will depend on experience. For further info Call Jeremi:(204)746-5381 or (204)746-8504. WANTED: DAIRY HERDSPERSON for permanent F/T position on mixed farm in Southwest, MB. Duties include: milking, feeding, herd health, maintaining records, operation & maintenance of farm machinery. College or apprenticeship diploma, minimum 3 yrs experience, self motivation required. Wage $15 per hr. Mail or e-mail resume to Rainbow Diary Ltd Box 1044 SE 5-8-21 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 e-mail aeissner@mymts.net Phone (204)483-3694

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TENDERS MOWER FOR TENDER: 2007 15-ft Degelman mower for sale by tender. Model Rev 1500 w/Model 1820 sidearm. Used 5 seasons. For additional mower info., contact Ray (204)522-5131. Tenders to be submitted to RM of Brenda, Box 40 Waskada MB R0M 2E0. Email waskadan@mymts.net Fax:(204)673-2663. Tenders close April 5, 2013. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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TRAILERS Livestock Trailers WANTED: GOOSE NECK V-NECK aluminum 6 x 16 tandem axle stock trailer or Norberts Manufacturing. In good shape. Phone Days Cell (204)526-5298, or Evenings (204)743-2145.

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DON’T MISS OUR SPRING SALES UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for G.S. TARDIFF FARMS LTD STE. ROSE, MB - TUESDAY, APRIL 9th 11:00 AM ORDER OF SALE: 11:00am – 1:00pm (tools, parts, farm related smalls, livestock items, posts, wire, tanks, ect.) 1:00pm (Internet Bidding starts) Major equipment sells DIRECTIONS: From Ste. Rose, MB. (Jct #5 & #276 hwy) West 5kms on #5 hwy to Road 91 west. Sale site on north side of #5 hwy (watch for signs) From Jct #10 & #5 hwy (South of Dauphin, MB.) East 33.5kms on #5 hwy to Road 91 west. Sale site on north side of #5 hwy (watch for signs) AUCTIONEER NOTES: Guy Tardiff is retiring from farming and wishes to sell his premium low houred line of late model John Deere equipment to the highest bidder. Guy’s equipment is very well kept and all self-propelled equipment has always been shedded. Oils and filters have been changed and units are ready for the field. Guy will put his combine through a Green Light inspection prior to sale. This is a premium early spring auction. DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!! TERMS: Guy has agreed to offer terms on the JD 9660 Combine, the JD 4895 Swather, and the JD 630R header. Terms are: 25% down sale day by way of none refundable deposit. Balance due on or before August 1, 2013 by certified cheque payable to G.S. Tardiff Farms Ltd. Units will stay in possession of Guy Tardiff until paid in full. Purchaser must insure units at time of sale.

TRACTORS & 5 WAY BLADE: *2008 JD 9430 4WD Tractor 425HP w/4 Remote Hyd w/return, 710/70R42 Duals, 718Hrs Showing, 24 Spd Quad Range Trans with Hi/Lo, Star Fire Green Star equipped Auto Steer System, Auto Trac, Rear Weight Kit and Wheel Weight Kits, Deluxe Cab Pkg, s/nH003702 *1990 JD 8760 4WD Tractor 300 HP w/4 Remote Hyd with return, 20.8R38 Duals (Inside rubber 2 yrs old) 6500hrs Showing, 24 Spd Std Trans, John Deere Auto Trac Auto Steer, s/nH002752 *1998 JD 7410 MFWD Tractor 105HP w/JD740 SL Loader, 8’Bucket , Grapple, Joystick Controls, Pwr Quad Trans, 3PT, Dual PTO, 2 Remote Hyd, 18.4R38 single Rear, 16.9R26 Front, 6050Hrs showing, Front Fender Kit, s/nR012493 *14’ Leon 44-14 5 Way Hyd Front Mount Blade w/ Leon 4000 Quick Attach w/ Stand (mounts for 87 series JD tractor)(Selling Separate) HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *2008 JD 4895 SP DSL Swather w/30’ Honey Bee Header, Pick-up Reel, Roto Shears, 495 Eng Hrs showing, 398 Cutting Hrs showing, Turbo Charged Engine, Freeform MT2000 Mounted Swath Roller, Buddy Seat, 480/85R26 Tires, s/n340340 *2007 JD 9660 STS SP Combine w/ JD 615P Pick Up, Rear Wheel Assist Pkg, 800/65R32 Front Rubber, 28L26 Rear Rubber, Long auger, Hopper Topper, Auto Height controls, 781 Rotor Hrs showing, 900 engine Hrs Showing, Fine Cut Chopper, Green lighted Winter 2012/2013, s/nS721853 *2010 30’ JD 630R (rigid) Straight Cut Header w/ Pick up reel, Elmers Transport s/nRA90735513 *Labtronics 919 Moisture Tester w/Scale *Canola Screens & rollers SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *2007 45’ JD 1820 Air Seeder w/ JD 1910 350 bushel Air Cart, 7” Spacing, 650lbs trips, 2” Carbide Tips, 3” Rubber Packers, All NEW Hoses in 2012 Spring, Canola Roller & Cereal Rollers, air cart has 30.5L32 Rice Tires Single Rear Rubber, 16.5L16.1 Tandems on Front, Tank s/nA01910H720424 Drill s/nA01820X715385 *2012 70’ Elmers Super 7 Heavy Harrows w/7 Bar Harrows (Done ONLY 500 Acres) Completely adjustable Hyd Pressure, s/n12183 *2008 48’ John Deere 2410 Chisel Plow w/ NEW 8” shovels, Accu Depth Soil Management system, 5 rows of Shanks, 3 Bar Heavy Duty Harrows, Pin Style Knock-ons, s/nX008459 *41’ JD 610 Tillage w/ Dickie John NH3 Kit, Degelman 3 bar Harrows, Tank Hitch, Knock on Shovels *24’ Kello-Bilt 225 Tandem Disk w/ 26” Notched Blades Front & Back s/nK505940R *Carry All Approx 15 – 18 Yard Hyd Scraper, Model LP, s/nS29275LP-P *52’ Bourgault 4000 Wing Type Coil Packer Bar w/ Extendable Hitch P20 Packers, s/nWP103947 *50’ Bourgault Vibra Master VM 46-50 Vibra Chisel w/3 Bar Harrows *36’ Morris Magnum chisel Plow w/ 3 bar Harrows *Melroe 903 6 Bottom Plow w/16” Shear *50’ Laurie Packer Bar w/P30 Packers *50’ Laurie Harrow Bar w/Inland 5 Bar Harrows *Degelman Fork Type Stone Picker SPRAYER: *1998 60’ Jetstream Computorspray PT Field Sprayer w/2200 Liter Poly Tank, Chem Handler I Mix System, Foam Markers, Ground Driven, Single Nozzle Bodies s/n0519ST295 TRUCKS & TRAILERS: *1986 Mack T/A w/ 20’ Midland B&H, Roll Tarp, Maxitorque Trans, 300HP Mack engine, 344,773kms showing, 11R22.5 Rubber, Rear Pintle Hitch with air, only 800 miles on Rebuilt Engine, s/n2M2P138C6GC013507, SAFETIED *1981 17’ Load Master, single Hopper Pup Grain Trailer w/ Roll Tarp, 11R22.5 rubber, s/n0780181 *1981 Chev 70 S/A w/ 16’ B&H, Roll Tarp, 5+2 Trans, 366 Gas Engine, 28,914kms showing, 10.00 – 20 rubber, s/n1GBL7D1B0BV135361, SAFETIED *1981 GMC Sierra 2500 2WD Yard Truck w/350 Gas Engine, 4 Spd Std Trans, Hyd Tailgate, 65,470kms Showing, s/n2GTGC24M1B1505115 (Newer Engine – low kms) *2004 H&H 25’x8’ t/a 5th wheel flat deck trailer (Excellent Condition) *Fargo S/A Farm Truck w/ 16’ B&H (NO TOD) *Single Ski-Doo Trailer (NO TOD) *12’ Hyd Dump Box Wagon GRAIN HANDLING: *REM 1026 Grain Vac w/ 1000 PTO, s/nRM-94-1026-1754 *Tox-O-Wik GT 380 Bushel Batch Propane Grain Dryer w/ PTO Fan, s/n380185, (No Tank) *Brandt 10”x70’ PTO Swing Hopper Auger w/ Reverser, Hyd Hopper Winch, s/n89557 *2008 Westfield TF 8”x36’ Auger w/ Self Propel Kit, 18HP Kohler Magnum Engine, s/n180139 *Sakundiak 8”x1600 Auger (No Motor) *11’ Hyd Drill Fill Auger w/Flex Spout *10” Transfer Auger w/B&S Engine *6” Versatile Auger *Behlen 18” Aeration Fan HAYING EQUIPMENT & ATTACHMENTS: *14’ NH 1475 haybine w/double knife drive *NH 688 rd baler s/n976428 *Biotal Inoculator (Baler Mount) *Grain Treater Tank (Auger Mount) *Vicon 6 Wheel Hay Rake GRAIN BINS: *Frontier 100 Ton Epoxy Coated Hopper Bottom Bin w/Aeration *Frontier 100 Ton Epoxy Coated Hopper Bottom Bin *Approx 3600 Bus Behlen Bin on Peloquin Hopper on dbl skids *3100 Bus Gobal Flat Bottom Bin on Steel Floor CATTLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *Selection of Coral Panels *Shop Built 4 Pen Calving Pen system (16’x40’) *Maternity Head gate and Swing out Panel *Wooden Box for Hauling Baby Calves approx 4’x4’ LAWN & GARDEN:*JD JS63 6.5HP Self Propelled Walk behind Lawn mower w/ bagger (Like New) *Garden Tiller w/ B&S Engine TANKS & PUMPS: *(2) 1200gal Poly Tanks *1000gal Fuel Tank w/ 110Volt GPI Pump & Fitter *110gal Skid Tank w/ 12 Volt GPI Pump, Auto shut off nozzle *300gal fuel tank w/ Stand TOOLS & MISC: *Assorted Farm Related Tools & Misc. *4’ x 12” Steel Welding Table *Platform Stand on Wheels (Used for washing combine) *Rolls of Page Wire *Rolls of Used Barb Wire *Selection of treated Fence Post *Barn Exhaust Fan *Flashing Safety Light Kits *(2) NH3 Kits (John Blue) *Set of Crop Lifters *Several 30’ Lengths of Rail Road Track Irons *Old Sprayer Boom Pipe

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GUY TARDIFF 204-447-7096 UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION FOR DEAN HUNTER OF BRANDON, MB WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th 12:00 NOON - THIS SALE FEATURES: *2004 JD 9220 4WD 325hp Tractor w/1573hrs showing *1983 JD 4250 2WD 120hp Tractor w/3008hrs showing *2010 JD 9770 STS SP combine w/61sep hrs showing *2006 JD 4895 SP Swather w/30’ Honey Bee Head *2007 30’ JD 930D Straight cut Header *2004 41’ JD 1820 Air Drill w/JD 1910 air Tank *43’ JD 2410 Deep Tillage w/Accu Depth Soil Management System *2005 IH 9200i T/A Grain Truck w/ 20” Cancade B+H *1997 Peterbuilt 377 highway tractor *2008 Load King Prestige 36’ T/A Hopper Bottom Aluminum Grain Trailer *Grain bins *Aeration fans *Highline Bale Pro 7000 HD Bale Processor *Hi Qual 10’ x 10’ Maternity Pen w/head gate *(13) 30’ Free Standing Windbreak panels *Plus much more. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Dean Hunter 204-724-2072 After 6:00 pm Monday to Friday or anytime on weekends

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION FOR ROBERT & BEVERLEY HALL OF GOODLANDS, MB. FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH 12:00 NOON - THIS SALE FEATURES: *2009 CaseIH 435 Quad Trac 430hp Tractor w/1540Hrs Showing *1997 NH 8670 MFWD 145hp Tractor w/Buhler Allied 2895 SL Loader, 2635hrs Showing *2009 100’ Apache 715 AS1010 SP High Clearance Sprayer w/544hrs Showing *2010 30’ Summers Super Coulter Plus Vertical Tillage *2009 50’ Seed Hawk Air Seeder w/Seed Hawk 400 Plus Triple Comp. Air Tank *2001 JD 9750 STS SP Combine *2004 NH HW320 SP DSL Swather w/30’ Honey Bee Header *1995 Freightliner T/A Grain Truck w/21’ B&H *18’ Cancade T/A Grain Pup Trailer *1989 White Volvo T/A Highway *1990 Hobbs 40’ T/A Aluminum Grain Trailer *2000 28’ Doepker T/A Flat Deck Trailer *2010 Chevrolet Equinox *2007 Chev Silverado LT 1/2 Ton *Rem S2100 Grain Vac *11’ Schulte HX1000 Rotary Mower *96” Farm King 9620 3 PT Snow blower FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ROBERT & BEVERLEY HALL BY E-MAIL: hallfarmsale@gmail.com

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION FOR NELSON HULME OF MACGREGOR, MB. SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH 11:00 AM - THIS SALE FEATURES: *1985 Versatile 895 4WH Tractor *JD730 tractor *JD 9600 SP Combine *JD 7720 Titan SP Combine *40’ JD 1060 Disc Drill Air Seeder w/ JD 787 Air Tank *40’ Elmers Row Crop Sprayer *25’ JD 235 Tandem Disk *14’ JD HD Tandem Breaking Disk *10’ Gobal Breaking Disk *3PT 8 Row 30” Spacing S Time Row Crop Cultivator *Terraflex High Clearance Sprayer Trailer *D7 17A Cat Crawler *4 1/2 Yd PowerMatic Hyd Scraper *King 50 Ton Equipment Float (FARM USE - NO TOD) *Sioux Rotary Grain Cleaner *Walinga 510 Grain Vac *800 Gal Liquid Fert Caddy *Shop Items *Tanks *Pumps *Plus much more FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL NELSON HULME House: 204-685-2794 cell: 204-871-4199 RYAN HULME cell: 204-871-4237

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION FOR GREG GRANT (STAND FAST FARMS) OF MINNEDOSA, MB MONDAY, APRIL 15TH 11:00 AM - THIS SALE FEATURES: *1993 Ford Versatile 846 Designation 6 4WD 230HP Tractor w/4407hrs showing *1984 Case 2094 2WD 110HP Tractor *1999 JD 9610 Maximizer SP Combine w/JD914 Pick Up, 3026eng hrs showing, 2263sep hrs showing *2001 Premier 2950 SP Swather w/25’ MacDon 972 Header, 1342eng hrs showing *Elmers Swather Transport w/Walking Beam Axles *34’ Bourgault 400 Series FH 28-34 Chisel Plow *33’ JD 610 Tillage w/NH3 Super Cooler Kit *30’ JD 9450 Hoe Press Drill w/ Atom Jet Openers (PERFECT CONDITION) *96’ Bourgault 850 Centurion II PT Sprayer *1985 JD 530 Rd Baler *9’ NH 469 Mower Conditioner *10” x 61’ Westfield PTO Swing Hopper Auger *8” x 50’ Brandt Auger w/ 24HP Onan Engine, Brandt track style self Propel kit *1994 Freightliner T/A Grain Truck w/20’ B&H *1987 Ford F800 S/A Grain Truck w/16’ B&H *1974 Ford F600 S/A Grain Truck w/ 14’ B&H *1997 GMC SLE 1500 4x4 Ext Cab *Tanks *Shop Items *Other Equipment *Plus Much More FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Greg Grant 204-867-3850 OR CELL# 204-868-5742

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION FOR LORIE M. HOWE OF SOURIS, MB. TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH 11:00 AM THIS SALE FEATURES: **1998 NH 9282 4WD 260hp w/3360hrs *1978 JD 4440 2WD 130hp w/7504hrs *1966 JD 4020 w/JD 148 Loader *2007 CaseIH 2588 AFS SP Combine w/1031 Rotor Hrs *2002 30’ CaseIH 1042 Straight Cut Header *CaseIH WDX1101 SP Diesel Swather w/25’ Head *70’ Delmar 5500M Medium Harrow Bar *34’ Bourgault Model 528-34 tillage *33’ Friggstad Deep Tiller w/GPS Controlled NH3 Kit *Outback Light bar Guidance system *Trimble EZ-Steer 500 *100’ Flexi Coil System 65 pt Sprayer *1995 IH T/A Air Ride Grain Truck w/20’ Cancade B+H *GMC 7000 T/A Grain Truck w/19’ B+H *2008 18’ T/A Flat Deck Car Hauler Trailer *Sakundiak HD 8–1400 Grain Auger w/24HP Honda ES Engine, Self propel Kit, *7’ Woods Brush Bull Extreme 3PT HD rotary mower FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LORIE HOWE: 204-729-6935 EMAIL: howelorie@gmail.com

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A combine harvester is used to harvest wheat in a field in the village of General Belgrano, 160 km (100 miles) west of Buenos Aires in December 2012. Argentinian farmers are switching wheat acres into barley to protest government curbs on exports. Photo: REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian

Argentina threatens barley export cap in bid to boost wheat crop Hungry for wheat, the government puts rival barley in the crosshairs By Hugh Bronstein buenos aires / reuters

rains behemoth Argentina is pushing farmers to produce more wheat by threatening to crack down on the fast-expanding barley sector, which growers are using as a hedge against export curbs, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. With national inflation seen by private economists at 30 per cent this year and global food demand rising, Argentina limits wheat and corn exports to ensure ample domestic supplies. But farmers say this policy hurts their profits and have shifted toward planting barley, which is not subject to the curbs. While Argentine barley cultivation is soaring, the wheat crop is forecast at 9.4 million tonnes this season — way under the 2011-12 crop year’s 14.1 million tonnes. Domestic Commerce Secretary Guillermo Moreno, feared by business as chief enforcer of the government’s frequent market interventions, told exporters recently that further growth in barley farming at the expense of wheat would not be tolerated. “He said that if farmers keep growing barley instead of wheat he will increase export taxes for barley and curb exports,” said an industry source who was at the March 6 night meeting. “It is a threat. If wheat plantings keep falling, he will go after the substitute crop, whatever it may be,” said the source, who asked to remain anonymous.

“But the real issue is the policy model, because the more intervention there is in the wheat market, the less acreage he will get from farmers.” This account was confirmed by another industry leader at the meeting. Neither Moreno nor the representatives he negotiates with talk publicly about their discussions.

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President Cristina Fernandez has increased the government’s role in Latin America’s thirdbiggest economy, putting her at odds with farmers who say she is chasing off investment and keeping the country from meeting its agricultural potential. Global food markets want more wheat from Argentina to offset recent disappointing harvests in breadbaskets Russia, the United States and Australia. Lack of corn and wheat — a key ingredient in bread and other staples — could put basic foods out of reach for poorer nations already struggling with the sluggish world economy and high unemployment, increasing the risk of rebellion and other upheavals in emerging markets. Argentina needs about six million tonnes of wheat annually for domestic consumption. The government has approved three million tonnes of wheat to be shipped overseas in the 2012-13 crop year, having halved its original export quota due to low supply. Most of the country’s wheat exports go to Brazil and North Africa. At 3.48 million hectares

(8.6 million acres), Argentina’s 2012-13 wheat area was the lowest since the government adopted its modern recordkeeping system 44 years ago.

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Barley output has shot to just under five million tonnes, split about evenly between beer barley and that used in animal feed. Production was less than 800,000 tonnes in the 2005-06 crop year, before the government started limiting overseas wheat shipments. Nearly all Argentine barley is grown for export. Brazil is its top beer barley client while feed barley goes to far-flung destinations including Saudi Arabia, mostly to feed camels, and China. The government slaps a 20 per cent export tax on barley, less than the 23 per cent levy on wheat shipments and the 35 per cent tax placed on soybeans. Barley is a secondary crop in Argentina, where soy and soy byproducts are the top exports. Growers say the curbs placed on international wheat sales keep them guessing about how much wheat to plant each season and reduce competition among the exporters who buy their crops. “If the government keeps insisting on arbitrary export quotas, they will not be able to reach the five-million-plus hectares that were planted with wheat before the interventions began in 2007,” said David Hughes, who manages farmland in the key agricultural province of Buenos Aires.

f r i c a’s a g r i c u l t u ra l sector could become a $1-trillion industry by 2030 if governments and the private sector radically rethink policies and support for farmers, a World Bank report said March 4. Africa’s food market, currently valued at $313 billion a year, could triple if farmers modernized their practices and had better access to credit, new technology, irrigation and fertilizers, according to the new report “Growing Africa: Unlocking the Potential of Agribusiness.” T h e Wo r l d B a n k s a i d African farmers have a unique opportunity to tap into growing demand from a burgeoning middle c l a s s w i t h m o re e x p e nsive tastes, an expected fourfold increase in urban supermarkets in Africa and higher commodity prices. Rice, poultry, dairy, vegetable oils, horticulture, feed grains and processed foods for local markets were likely to be the most dynamic areas of agribusiness in Africa, the World Bank said. Countries such as Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon, Malawi and Zambia were already tapping buoyant agricultural markets, the bank said. “Africa is now at a crossroads, from which it can take concrete steps to realize its potential or continue to lose competitiveness, missing a major opportunity for increased growth, e m p l oy m e n t , a n d f o o d security,” the report said. Despite a decade of strong economic growth and a surge in pr ivatesector investment in the region, Afr ica’s share of global agriculture exports has fallen. Countries such as Brazil, Indonesia and Thailand export more agriculture products than all of sub-Saharan Africa, the bank said. Meanwhile, the region is home to more than 50 per cent of the world’s uncultivated agriculture land, with as much as 450 million hectares that is not forested, protected or densely populated, the report said. The bank said boosting agriculture should become the top priority of governments so that farmers

“The challenge is to harness investors’ interest in ways that generate jobs, provide opportunities for smallholders, respect the rights of local communities, and protect the environment.” World Bank report

can take advantage of the increase in global demand for food and higher prices. They should also look at ways to boost regional integration to promote more cross-border food trade by reducing checkpoints, tackling briber y along main freight corridors, and cutting bureaucratic red tape and transaction costs. Harvests routinely yield far less than their potential and food is often spoilt because of poor storage facilities, it added. But while there is a need to expand agriculture across A f r i c a , t h e Wo r l d B a n k warned there needs to be careful analysis and governments should guard against land grabs for investment. The 2008-09 global food pr ice cr isis prompted a scramble for land in parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America, and widespread fears of land grabbing. Madagascar’s president was toppled in 2009 after he negotiated a deal with a South Korean company to lease half the island’s arable land to grow food and ship it to Asia. “The challenge is to harness investors’ interest in ways that generate jobs, provide opportunities for smallholders, respect the rights of local communities, and protect the environment,” the report said. “A key challenge is to curb speculative land investments or acquisi tions that take advantage of weak institutions in African countries or disregard principles of responsible agricultural investment,” it added.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

USDA chief says meat inspector furloughs still months away The furloughs designed to save the government money could cause meat plants to temporarily close By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON / REUTERS

urloughs of U.S. meat inspectors that could disrupt meat delivery throughout the country will probably be concentrated in July through September, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told lawmakers March 5. Vilsack said furloughs of meat inspectors required under sequestration, or automatic budget cuts that took effect this month, will disrupt the meat industry. He said USDA will send furlough notices to meat inspectors, but it will be several months before they will occur

“We will do everything we can to minimize disruptions.” TOM VILSACK

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because of the extensive preparations needed. The furloughs, which could lead to spotty shutdowns of meat plants and meat shortages, would be one of the most visible effects of sequestration, he said. By law, processors cannot ship meat

without the USDA inspection seal. “We will do everything we can to minimize disruptions,” Vilsack said at a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee. “It will impact inspections.” USDA has said it would stagger the furloughs to minimize their effect on operations. “I don’t think you’re going to see a continuous furlough,” Vilsack told lawmakers at a hearing on the state of the rural economy days after U.S. President Barack Obama signed the sequester order. The Obama administration says all 8,400 inspectors might be furloughed for a

total of 15 days. Vilsack said the total was more likely to be 11 or 12 days. O n e - t h i r d o f U S D A’s 100,000 employees may be affected by furloughs. Vilsack said the furloughs were unavoidable when spending must be cut by 10 to 12 per cent for the rest of the year — to achieve a five per cent cut for the fiscal year — and inspectors account for 87 per cent of the meat agency’s budget. “No matter how you slice it,” said Vilsack, furloughs are certain. “We are going to try to maintain movement through the (meat industry) process,” he said.

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USDA’s funding was cut by $1.9 billion by the sequester. USDA says the cuts mean less money for soil conservation and farm loans, the shutdown of campgrounds and visitor centres in some national forests and a smaller caseload for the so-called WIC program that provides additional food for poor, pregnant women, new mothers and their children. T h e i t e m - by- i t e m c u t s would also reduce slightly the funds available for a $147-million payment due this year to Brazil as a step toward resolving a World Trade Organization ruling against U.S. cotton subsidies, Vilsack said.

udget cuts have forced the USDA to suspend the publication of 10 statistical reports or series, including a semi-annual cattle inventory and monthly milk production data, for the rest of the fiscal year. The mid-year cattle report was arguably the most prominent report to get the axe, and reaction from livestock traders and groups ranged from concern to indifference. Others, from milk producers to craft beer brewers, expressed worry about losing key information that is often used to guide business decisions, to help make a case for bank loans and for a variety of other purposes. Some $1.9 billion in USDA funding was eliminated by the automatic cuts, known as sequestration, which took effect on March 1. Jim Robb, an economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center, a meat industry group, lamented the loss. He cited last July’s herd count by USDA, which showed ranchers had abruptly reversed plans to produce more beef, he said. “If we don’t have that timely mid-year look, you really have a hard time looking at the industry in very much detail,” said Robb. But Rich Nelson, chief strategist with Allendale Inc. in Illinois, said the industry would cope. “Few in the industry, besides long-term number crunchers, pay attention to the report,” he said. “Also, the July report is not really the one that shows the full range of information that we look at. In general, we can kind of deduce these numbers without the July survey.” In addition to cattle, the USDA is suspending reports on milk, potatoes, veggies, nuts and noncitrus fruit, and pulses.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

Poland shuts down plant on fears it resold outdated meat

A local broadcaster showed footage of employees discussing plant practices warsaw/reuters

Polish meat plant shut down March 8 after veterinar y officials said the company was selling products beyond their expiry date which had been cleared from store shelves. The General Veterinary Inspectorate said it carried out a survey of the Viola meat plant in northern Poland on the day a local broadcaster accused it of reprocessing outdated meat for resale. Viola denied the accusations in a statement posted on its website. The closure is another black eye for Poland’s meat industry which is reeling from accusations it may be the source of at least some of the horsemeat sold as ground beef around Europe. The horsemeat scandal erupted in Ireland after its food safety authority discovered horse DNA in frozen beef burgers. Polish veterinary officials said last month they found evidence of horse DNA in

beef stored at three facilities, but have yet to discover where the meat originated. The watchdog said an inspection at Viola “partially confirmed suspicion of a procedure of freezing prepared products that could have come from store returns.” It said it had also forwarded the matter to the prosecutor’s office. Broadcaster TVN showed camera footage March 7 it said showed Viola employees discussing reusing outof-date meat. “You can put it into dog food, you don’t lose money. You can also put it into sausages, into paté,” one of the workers was recorded as saying. Another employee was shown discussing cleaning up and baking a pork leg to remove white fungus on its skin. Poland exports 330,000 tonnes of beef products annually, or more than three-quarters of its total production, mainly to other European Union members.

A sausage a day is too many, says Swiss study It’s not the meat; it’s the the other stuff that they put in

study by the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine at the University of Zurich says that more than 40 grams (1.4 ounces) of processed meat is hazardous to your health. “We estimate that three per cent of all premature deaths can be attributed to the high consumption of processed meat,” says Sabine Rohrmann in a release. Teaming up with research colleagues from 10 countries, she has been studying the link between the consumption of processed meat and the risk of mortality as part of a Europewide study with around 450,000 participants. The release says people who eat a lot of processed meat such as sausage products, salami or ham run a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer. The problem is that carcinogenic substances such as nitrosamines form through salting, pickling or smoking, and these might be the cause of the increase in cancer mortality. However, processed meats are also rich in cholesterol and saturated fats, which are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Other lifestyle and die tary factors influence the link between the consumption of processed meat and the risk of illnessT:10.25” or mortality: for

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instance, vegetarians often live more healthily than non-vegetarians, do more sports and are less likely to smoke. Also, the study participants who eat the most processed meat also eat fewer fruit and vegetables, consume more alcohol and smoke more. But even taking these factors into account in the evaluation of the data, the core result of the study still proves to be true: People who eat over 40 grams of proc-

essed meat per day have an increased risk of mortality compared to those who eat fewer than 20 grams a day, the release says. However, meat also is a key source of important vitamins, especially B vitamins, and minerals such as iron. “Therefore, the moderate consumption of up to 40 grams a day doesn’t increase the mortality risk,” says Rohrmann in the release.

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ast year was a pretty good one for most Prairie grain farmers — but things were hopping a century ago, too. This 1912 photo of the American Able Company storage yard in Winnipeg is proof not only of good times, but that farmers of that age — like their modern counterparts — were quick to pour their profits back into iron. Fa r m e r s e n j oy e d s t r o n g wheat prices from 1895 to 1914, and new settlers poured into the Prairies. A quarter section could be obtained for a nominal fee, as long as the farmer would “prove up” the land within three years. That created tremendous demand for threshing machines as well as steam and gas engines — and kept machinery makers such as American Able hopping. Founded in Toronto and famed for its Cock O’ The North line of steam engines and threshing machines, the company was purchased by American owners and by 1912 was owned by the Advance-Rumely Company of Indiana. The photo shows a number of American Able steam engines, Universal gas tractors,

Rumely oil pull tractors, and drive wheels for steam engines. In the far background is a long, white building with columns — further proof of the boom times. The building housed the Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition (the roof of the exhibition’s grandstand is visible just behind American Abel’s brick warehouse), whose annual tractor competitions from 1908 to 1913 drew exhibitors from across North America, and even overseas, eager to show their products were the best. But since not every tractor was the best, manufacturers began hosting their own demonstrations, and the Winnipeg Motor Competitions (motor being a common name for a tractor in those days) ceased operation in 1914. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin is working on a display on the Winnipeg Motor Competitions and has obtained a number of photographs from the events. Its collection contains a 1909 Kinnard-Haines Flour City 30-50 which was purchased after the tractor participated in the 1909 Winnipeg Motor Trials. The museum is open year round. Hours of operation and other information can be found at ag-museum.com.

The Manitoba Co-operator | March 21, 2013

COUNTRY CROSSROADS CON N EC T I NG RU R A L FA M I L I E S

Ukrainian culture showcased to tourists Food history and heritage of region is shared with visitors in hands-on experiences

Doris Chetyrbuk demonstrates the art of decorating the Paska Easter bread to participants of the 18th annual Direct Farm Marketing conference in Dauphin. photos: lorraine stevenson By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff / dauphin

t’s a rare Prairie cathedral, an outstanding example of early Christian Church architecture, and something visitors to Dauphin seldom saw, save from the outside. The Church of the Resurrection has been a local landmark since its construction in the 1930s, but until recently, few had a chance to learn about it or the people who built it. Now arrangements can be made to view its sumptuous interior and be told the story of how it was built. Visitors can also learn how to bake Easter bread, try a few Ukrainian dance steps with Zirka dance instructors, and tuck into the delicious and hearty fare cooked by the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League here. This new up-close-and-per-

sonal experience of Dauphin history and culture is part of a new tourist initiative. It all started a few years ago after hearing a common lament among visitors, says Carissa Caruk-Ganczar, Dauphin’s economic development manager. Visitors said they would like an opportunity to eat Ukrainian food and learn about the region’s heritage, she said. “They were saying, ‘We’re coming to a Ukrainian community. We want to have a Ukrainian experience,’” said Caruk-Ganczar. A workshop with Travel Manitoba sparked discussion among local residents on how to put together customized ‘experience packages’ for visitors. Today they’re all listed online through Dauphin Tourism (www. dauphintourism). A ‘Savour the Flavour’ experience — combining a traditional

Visitors to Dauphin can book to view the stunningly beautiful historic Church of the Resurrection. Arrangements can be made to have a choir sing to guests.

Ukrainian dinner and dance instruction, bread making and a tour of the church — is now hugely popular. Other experiences offer a chance to visit nearby Trembowla, a Parkland historical site, and learn to make borscht, bake bread in a clay oven and even how to build the oven itself. Other experiences offer instruction in the ancient craft of roof thatching, or visits to working honey farms to learn beekeeping and beeswax candle making. Attendees at last weekend’s Direct Farm Marketing Conference participated in the Savour the Flavour experience to find out how to develop these types of tourism packages. Gimli is also doing something along the same lines, bringing in a local quilter to do workshops at the New Icelandic Heritage Museum, said Laurenda Madill,

industry relations manager with Travel Manitoba. “She takes people through the history of quilting and people actually get to do a patch of quilt with her,” said Madill. “They’re using the museum there as a stage, and brought someone unique and authentic from the community to provide the experience.” More than ever, tourists want to learn about the places they visit, said Karen Walker Tibble, a business development specialist with Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives. “What may be ordinary to you may be certainly extraordinary to others,” she said. It’s also a way to bring in extra tourist dollars. “It’s about creating new revenue streams and not free services,” said Walker Tibble. In Dauphin, the groups pro-

Zirka dance instructors Patty and Don Zabiaka demonstrate a few dance steps and routines during the farm marketing conference.

viding the events worked out the prices that reflect the time put in by volunteers. The initiative also draws tourists outside the peak summer months, and there has been consistent demand for the events year round, said Melisa Stefaniw, special events co-ordinator with Tourism Dauphin. It’s something any community can do if the will is there, she said. “Start to look at your community through a visitors’ eyes and what are those things about it that are special,” she said. In Dauphin, they went through a number of workshops looking at what unique experiences they could offer and what their volunteers could handle, she said. “Eventually it led us to developing this series of different experiences.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Farmers are a tourist draw, experts say Conference explores opportunities, best practices in agri-tourism By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff / dauphin

hat’s the main attraction on a farm these days? If you’re a kid, it might be patting the puppies or jumping off a stack of bales. But meeting ‘a real farmer’ can be a special moment, too. That’s the case at the Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch, a transformed barley field that offers U-pick pumpkins, ziplining, and corn canons. The agri-tourism venture near Oak Lake attracts thousands of visitors each fall, but organizers soon realized that ‘the farmer’ was also a big draw, says Louise Stitt, one of five partners in the operation. Don Podobni, also a partner, initially stayed out of the limelight, opting to drive the tractor that pulled visitors around on a haywagon. But people clearly wanted to talk to him, says Stitt. So they coaxed him off the tractor and got him mingling with visitors instead. Visitors say they really like being able to go up to Podobni —

he’s identifiable by his hat — and talk to him and ask questions about the farm. “It’s been so good for everyone,” Stitt said. “People wanted to make that connection with the farm owner.” Stitt heard an endorsement for that sort of approach at last week’s Direct Farm Marketing Conference from Pennsylvania-based ‘entertainment farmer’ Hugh McPherson, who talked about the growing appeal of agri-tourism and the public’s desire to make a connection to a farm. The success of agri-tourism ventures is based on enhancing ‘the experience’ of the farm, said McPherson, who started a corn maze 15 years ago and then went on to franchise Maize Quest Corn Mazes to 75 farms in North America and the U.K. Manitoba’s agriculture minister said he would like to see more agri-tourism ventures in the province. The success of Buy Manitoba, a madein-Manitoba food promotion, and Open Farm Day, are indicators that urbanites want a stronger connection to farming, said Ron Kostyshyn, who pledged

his government will work to make this sector “more recognizable as a niche market.” Other workshops at the two-day conference looked at how to boost profitability of market gardens, options for greenhouse production, and marketing tools for U-pick farms. An evening spent at a historic church in Dauphin demonstrated the potential for ‘experiential tourism.’ The annual conference and trade show is supported by the Prairie Fruit Growers Association and the Farmers Markets Association of Manitoba, and is organized by staff from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. Rural leadership specialist Ann Mandziuk, who chaired this year’s conference, is retiring after nearly 30 years in the civil service, as well as many years of helping to organize the event. “If everyone goes home with just one idea they can use from one of the sessions, it’s all been worth it,” she said in her closing remarks. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Oak Lake farmer Don Podobni shows Ethan Gagnon, age 1-1/2 how to milk a faux cow at the popular Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch in western Manitoba. photo: Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch

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Bread-making demo delights visitors in Dauphin Lorraine Stevenson Crossroads Recipe Swap

’ve checked my calendar more than once this spring for when Easter arrives. It’s earlier this year — March 31 — but outside there’s no indication that green grass, daffodils and the other delights of spring will be arriving any time soon. Nevertheless, preparation of the foods of Easter is underway in homes that observe this season of the Christian year. Visitors with the recent Direct Farm Marketing Conference in Dauphin were reminded of the important role food plays in celebration and culture when the ladies of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League took them in hand to demonstrate how Paska is prepared. Paska is a special bread traditionally prepared for the Easter basket, and for a delightful half-hour, participants worked alongside women in the lower hall of the Dauphin Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection after being shown how to decorate their own small versions of the sweet round bread. The bread-making session wasn’t only a time of fun and fellowship. Offering a guest

bread is an ancient tradition in Ukrainian culture, and a reminder of the symbolic and spiritual role of bread, a food that’s long fed our soul as well as our body. A lot of us seem to have lost our appetite for wheat foods lately, heeding claims of fad diets to go gluten free. These women in Dauphin refreshingly remind us of bread’s long-held place as a venerable staple in diets guided instead by pleasure, culture and tradition. They served us a delicious Ukrainian supper afterwards, then came by tables offering their cookbooks Traditional and Family Favourites for sale. This is a massive coil-ringed cookbook produced in 2007 for the 90th anniversary of their church — and it contains one of the best collections of traditional recipes I’ve seen in a long time. This is your go-to recipe book if you want to make holubsi (cabbage rolls) or perogies proper. It has an excellent collection of traditional buckwheat pilaf, cabbage roll, pyryshky, pie and kasha recipes, too. Here are two recipes for a Paska and a Babka selected from it. If you’d like a copy of your own, or are interested in booking a tour group visit to the Historic Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, the person you want to talk to is Melisa Stefaniw with Dauphin Tourism. You can reach her at (204) 622-3216 or (877) 566-5669, or go to www. tourismdauphin.ca.

Ruth Rushinka with the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League demonstrates how to create the pretty dough decorations for adorning a traditional Easter bread called the Paska. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

Baba’s Paska

Golden Babka Bread

Hot Cross Buns

Paska is a round bread elaborately decorated with a braided cross and rosettes symbolizing new life.

Babka is a tall, cylindrical, raisin-studded bread baked in tall, round juice cans. Some use saffron (or turmeric, which is easier to find), to tint it yellow. Yellow is a symbol of richness and eternal life.

Those store-bought buns you find ahead of Easter are a mere shadow of these sweet, chewy, homemade buns.

1 tbsp. yeast 1 c. lukewarm water 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 c. margarine (melted) 1 tbsp. butter (melted) 1 c. milk (scalded and cooled) 1 tsp. salt 1/2 to 2/3 c. sugar (depending on taste) 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 7 to 8 c. flour

Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in lukewarm water and add yeast. Stir and let stand for 10 minutes. To the dissolved yeast add milk, butter, margarine, salt, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir to mix. Add 2 cups of flour and stir in. Continue to add flour, stirring in a cup at a time. When dough is difficult to stir, do not add any more flour. Knead dough in bowl to collect all the flour. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead until it is a medium-soft dough about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place to double. Punch down. Let rise again. Punch down. Shape into Paskas. Add braids and decorations. Makes 2 9-inch loaves.

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1 c. lukewarm water 1/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. yeast 2 c. scalded milk 1/2 c. margarine 2 c. warm water 10 eggs 1/2 c. oil 1/2 c. sugar 1 tbsp. salt 10 to 12 c. flour (approximately) 1/4 tsp. turmeric (for colour) Juice and rind of 1 orange 2 c. raisins (washed and dried)

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of lukewarm water and 1/4 c. of sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes. Scald milk, add margarine to melt and set to cool. Beat eggs slightly. Add oil, sugar, orange juice, rind and the other two cups of water. Stir in milk and yeast mixture. Mix 1/2 of the flour with dry ingredients and add to liquids. Beat well together and then add more flour, gradually working in the raisins. Knead well until dough is soft and smooth. Brush top with melted butter. Cover and place in warm place to rise, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch down and let rise for one more hour. Make into small loaves to fit (1/3 full) in round, tall juice cans. Containers should be well greased. Cover lightly and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place. Bake in a 350 F oven for 45 minutes. Take out and brush top with 1 beaten egg mixed with 2 tablespoons milk. Return to oven for 10 minutes on lower heat. Remove carefully from pans and brush top with melted butter. Place on towels to cool.

2 pkgs. yeast 1/2 c. warm water 2 tsp. white sugar 1/2 c. butter (melted) 2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 c. raisins 1/4 c. mixed fruit or peel 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 8 c. all-purpose flour (approx.) 2 c. milk (scalded, cooled until warm)

Dissolve sugar in water. Add yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes. Put melted butter, salt and brown sugar into a bowl. Add warm milk. Add 2 cups flour and spices. Beat with mixer for 2 minutes on high. Add yeast mixture and beat in 2 cups of flour. Beat well. Add eggs, fruit and remaining flour and stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down. Shape into buns and place in greased pans. Mark a cross on top of each bun with a knife. Let rise until doubled. Brush with a beaten egg mixed with about 1 teaspoon of water. Bake in a 375 F oven for 25 minutes. While hot brush with 1/4 cup corn syrup mixed with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Makes about 3 dozen buns.

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Asessippi Archery Club Excellent recreation, friendly competition and suitable for most ages By Darrell Nesbitt FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

rom the likes of folk heroes like Robin Hood, William Tell, and Cupid, to the modern-day sportsman, archery has captured both the romantic imagination and desire for competition and discipline of many generations. In a d d i t i o n t o i t s t i m e less appeal, archer y — as highlighted by the Asessippi Archery Club in the Shoal Lake Community Hall last month — is a sport suited to young and adult alike. For the fourth year, archers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan clubs took aim at 3-D animal-shaped targets that ranged from a skunk, to an elk lying down, to a large, standing moose, at the indoor shoot. “This year we have 50 lifelike targets for archers to test their skill. With additional targets there is also less staged indoor forestry scenes,” said Roseanne Yaremchuk, who along with her husband Tim,

National archery champion, Robyn Yaremchuk (l) of Rossburn gives 10-year-old Russell Crosthwate of Russell some pointers at the Asessippi Archery Club’s 3-D Indoor Shoot. PHOTO: DARRELL NESBITT

son Dylan and daughter Robyn, are avid archers and members of the Asessippi club, one of approximately 35 Manitoba clubs. Yaremchuk said Asessippi members shoot at the Major

Pratt School in Russell every Thursday. The cost to become involved is $70, and the club provides the bows, arrows and membership into the Archers & Bowhunters Association of Manitoba (ABAM), whose

mission is to perpetuate, foster and direct the practice of archery in all its forms in accordance with good sportsmanship and honourable tradition of this most ancient sport.

Last year, at the 3-D Outdoor Nationals at Vernon, B.C., 12-year-old Robyn, who began archery at the age of three, placed first in her division and older brother Dylan was fourth. “Some archers enjoy outdoors because it gives them a true nature setting, while at our indoor shoots we strive for that look with some of o u r l a r g e r a n i m a l s ,” s a i d Yaremchuk. Clubs within the area — Asessippi, Snake Creek Wildlife Archery Club (Birtle), S o u t h Mo u n t a i n A r c h e r y Shooter & Hunter (Erickson) and Minnedosa Archery Club (Strathclair) — all have 3-D outdoor shoots, which not only test the skill of a participant in natural habitat on different terrains but also various weather conditions. Archery is excellent recreation for all ages, friendly competition, and a great way to meet others with similar interests — truly a lifetime sport. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba.

Be prepared for overnight guests No need to break the budget to create a welcoming space Connie Oliver Around the House

aving a lovely guest bedroom prepared says a lot about you and your home. It speaks to your willingness and readiness to welcome and pamper overnight guests. Whether it’s for a far-off relative for a long-overdue visit or a grandchild for the weekend, a beautiful guest room is a wonderful idea that will compliment you and your home. You don’t have to break the budget in order to offer the comforts of your home. The room doesn’t have to be large to be comfortable; a small room can be cosy and inviting. The room in the photo has a casual feel to it which will make a guest feel that they can truly relax. The lovely two-toned blue paint colour provides visual interest and highlights the architectural features of the room. Blue is a great choice for any bedroom because it’s calming, cooling and restful. Pale-yellow accents complete the colour scheme nicely. The band of darker blue at the top of the walls, separated by decorative trim, gives the room visual height. Other colours that work well in a bedroom are muted

greens, pale yellow and earth tones like taupe. Keep the palette understated and elegant to achieve a calm, retreat-like feeling. The bed, with its crisp coordinating linens, extra pillows and accent throw looks comfy and attractive. Having additional pillows and blankets available will ensure your guest has all they need for a good night’s sleep. The wicker chair in the photo adds texture and adds to the casual atmosphere, and the overstuffed seat cushion invites one to sit and stay awhile. For a guest room that is used less often than other ro o m s i n t h e h o m e, t h e choice for a simplified décor is a wise one. Keeping things simple helps with the upkeep and maintenance of a room that is not used regularly. Window blinds provide privacy yet allow natural light to filter into the room when desired. Although flowing draperies could easily work, the blinds keep the room feeling crisp and uncluttered. As well, the lack of pattern on the bed linens and minimal use of wall art helps maintain a clean style. A single dresser is sufficient for a brief stay and a few well-chosen accessories on the dresser top will help accentuate the décor. Adding fresh flowers from your garden upon a sum-

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mer guest’s arrival will bring a sense of the outdoors in. Put fresh linens on the bed right before your guest arrives. Add a basket of current reading material like magazines, newspapers and popular novels. Ensure that there is a good reading lamp by the bedside. Provide a writing surface complete with stationery, stamps, envelopes and postcards with local themes in case

your out-of-town guest wants to write home. If you don’t have a desk to use for this purpose, a lap desk on the bed will suffice. A basket of toiletries is always a good idea in case your guest has forgotten their toothbrush etc. Purchase a traveller’s set of mini-toiletries for use during their stay. Place these items in a nice basket on the nightstand or dresser. If possible, include an alarm clock

on the bedside table. This can be especially helpful for guests who may have travelled a long distance and need to adjust to a new time zone. A guest room can also be put to good use when onehalf of a couple can’t sleep or is ill and doesn’t want to disturb their sleeping partner. Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Winnipeg.

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Reena answers your questions Plus, reader feedback and tip

high-efficiency, low-water washer will enable your laundry appliance to perform as it should.

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Hi Reena, Dear Reena,

Is there a way to remove perfume from clothing? My pedicurist doused my legs with fragrant oil and I am allergic to perfume. It won’t happen again, but in the meantime just washing my cords has not removed the odour. Flora

Dear Flora,

Soak your pants in either white vinegar (the smell of vinegar will evaporate), or washing soda and water or borax and water. Leave for 30 minutes and wash as usual. Make sure that you pour the entire contents of whichever product you choose into the washing machine. Doing so will not only freshen fabrics but will also clean out the hoses in your washing machine.

Dear Reena,

Please tell me what you mean by “HE” detergents for front-end-loader washing machines.Thank you. Glyn

Dear Glyn,

HE stands for high-efficiency detergent which is specially made for frontend-loading washing machines. HE detergent produces fewer suds and makes good use of water inside the machine. HE detergent is not suited for older washing machines and may become a problem over time. Since HE detergent produces less sudsing, excess detergent residue is less likely to remain in fabrics from one cycle to the next. Typically, HE detergents do not cost more than normal detergents and they are becoming readily available. Using proper HE detergent for your

We were away from home for 10 days and left a sick koi fish in its own fivegallon water container, inside a very large, brand new, fully insulated shed, size 24x10 feet with a high ceiling. Anyhow, while we were gone the fish died, the water turned to a thick, black consistency and the fish must have been floating for several days and left a sickening smell inside the shed. We have left the shed door open on either side to allow the air to pass through. When the doors are not open we have a ceiling fan that runs all the time. The smell has let up just a little but it still stinks like rotten fish. We would really appreciate any suggestions you may have. My husband thinks we should just spray “Febreze” in there but I don’t really think that will do the trick. We are hoping you have a great idea as to what we should do. Thank you kindly. Susan

Dear Susan,

You may want to consider renting an ozone machine. This little machine i s n o t re c o m m e n d e d f o r re g u l a r use but it is great for enclosed areas that have had smoke or flood damage. The machine lets out a molecule called O3 (which of course is oxygen with an extra molecule attached). The third molecule escapes into the air and absorbs all odours. These machines can be rented at tool rental retailers as well as some hardware stores. If the machine is not an option for you, the best idea is to overpower your home with another smell but something not damaging to your health. If I were you, I would visit a gift shop or candle shop and purchase a bunch of

soy candles. I have a few soy candles that carry a nice, long-lasting scent without even being lit. If you choose a soy-based candle, make sure that you put it into a votive because as it melts it needs to be contained. Put several of these around the room and soon your shed will smell nice once again.

Hi Reena,

I purchased new burgundy towels and have washed them four times but they continue to shed fluff. My bathroom is cream so you can imagine after every shower the fluff is everywhere. What can I do to stop the towels from shedding? Thanks in anticipation. Carol

Dear Carol,

Ne w t ow e l s s h e d i n t w o w a y s : Sometimes the fibres actually come off towels spreading lint to everything around. The linting factor should diminish after five washings. If the towels are dark, colour migration may occur and appear to be lint. Make sure that you empty your lint traps after washing towels. If you have washed them several times and they are still shedding you probably purchased towels that are not well made or defective. If possible, ask for your money back. I once had a similar problem with an expensive feather jacket. The jacket shed horribly and left me feeling like Big Bird. I contacted the company and ended up receiving a full refund.

Feedback from readers: Hi Reena,

With regards to whether or not to add salt to water to make it boil faster, I have one important fact to add: Do not add the salt until the water is a little warm, otherwise if you are using stainless steel pots you will oxidize the bottom turning it from shiny silver to that copper/blue/

Make your own chenille fabric By Myrlene Currie FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

aking chenille is a good way to use up leftover pieces of material. Once you begin, you’ll have many ideas for what to use it for. Here’s a cushion cover project to help get you started You’ll need five unwashed 16x16-inch pieces of cotton for each top. Layer the fabric (right side up), with feature layer on top, co-ordinating layers second and third and any fabric for the fourth and fifth layers. Make this piece a little larger than you really need. Pin well. Take a marking pencil and ruler and draw a line from corner to corner on the angle. Move your sewing machine needle over as far as it will go (if your machine has this feature), and it will measure for you. Sew your marked line and then sew one side of the line and then the other.

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It will be 1/2-inch spacing. Continue until the entire piece is sewn. Carefully cut the top three layers between all the rows of stitching. Serge around the piece and then wash and dry it to get the chenille effect. Do not sew on the straight of the good or you will just have

purple stained-like pattern. My very expensive pots did this and so I set out to find out why. Cheers, Rob

Hi Reena,

With regards to cleaning stainless steel appliances: You suggested wiping them down with olive oil. Furniture polish also works wonders and it’s very easy to apply. Kim

Hi Reena,

With regards to cleaning LCD surfaces: The big no-no is to avoid glass cleaner as the surface of normal LCD panels is plastic, and glass cleaner contains ammonia. The type of alcohol often recommended for LCDs is “isopropyl” which can usually be found in the drugstore in high-purity version. Beware that “rubbing alcohol” may be far from pure — look at the package label, as some alcohols on the store shelf have a substantial proportion of other ingredients. Keith

Fabulous tip of the week:

When removing old wallpaper, trying to get that last thin (sometimes notso-thin) layer of glue is difficult. I’ve found that using one of those big pouf mesh sponges made for the shower works great. The mesh breaks up the glue if it’s soft enough and applies some moisture to continue softening the glue. The best part is that it rinses so quickly and completely. Now, the wall still needs a wipe and rinse with a cloth, but the worst is done. Give it a try sometime. Best regards, Marcy

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threads coming off... no nice chenille.You can use a curve line and that works. Now that the top is finished, make the back for the cushion. For a one-piece back, cut a piece of plain co-ordinating fabric the same size as the top. With right sides together, sew around, leaving part of one side open to put the cushion in and then hand sew it shut. Fo r a t w o - p i e c e b a c k , cut two pieces the width of the top and about 2 inches larger than the half measurement. Fold over 1/4 inch and again 1 inch for the centre band. Sew Velcro on this or make buttonholes and buttons. Putting the two halves together, Velcro or buttons in the centre, cut that piece the size of your top. Join, with right sides together and sew all around. You now have the opening in the centre to insert cushion Myrlene Currie writes from Carman, Manitoba.

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