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Manitoba farmers plant record acres of soybeans, corn Now farmers are hoping for more heat

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Canadian Foodgrains Bank supporters celebrate 30th year The ‘30 for 30 challenge’ helped increase the number of Growing Projects to 250 across Canada, including 40 in Manitoba

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

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anitoba corn and soybean growers have a record number of reasons for hoping for more warm weather and no early frost.

Farmers collectively upped their corn acreage by a quarter this year to 342,593 acres and seeded a whopping 1.08 million acres of soybeans (a 28 per cent increase), according to estimates from Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).

Both numbers are records and close to Statistics Canada’s June estimate — a report discounted by many analysts, who figured the late spring would have dissuaded farmers from seeding that many acres of the heat-loving crops.

“I’m a little bit surprised by the number of soybeans acres,” said Roxanne Lewko, executive director of the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association.

Not only were soybean seed supplies tight this spring, there were reports of farmers returning seed because wet weather delayed seeding, she said.

Theresa Bergsma, secretarymanager of the Manitoba Corn Growers Association, said she expected farmers to plant more corn this year, but not as much as they did.

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Milltown Hutterite Colony women served a special dinner to guests representing Growing Projects across Manitoba during a 30th anniversary celebration here marking the founding of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank July 31. photo: lorraine stevenson

By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff / near elie

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here’s a tiny corn and pumpkin patch in south Winnipeg that the church folk who tend it call the ‘Mulch and Hoe.’ They sell the produce, accept donations, and think about the needs of a hungry world.

‘Singing in the Grain’ is the name of a series of concerts put on by a variety of choirs that raises tens of thousands of dollars every year.

Both are Growing Projects of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) and represent some of the new, and increasingly diverse ways Manitobans are raising money for the food assistance agency. They’re part of what’s now about 40 projects in Manitoba supporting the work of the CFGB. Elsewhere in the country, Growing Projects usually mean quarter sections, said Harold Penner, the agency’ s regional co-ordinator.

“We’re a little different here in Manitoba,” he said. “We have all kinds of Growing Projects. We have one that is less than half an acre inside the city of Winnipeg. We have one that is 570 acres in the southern part of the

province. And we have everything in between.”

This fall, another new venture is planned — an auction sale at Grunthal Auction Mart on Dec. 10.

Representatives of many of those 40 projects gathered at Milltown Hutterite Colony west of Elie last week to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the CFGB, which has grown to encompass 15 churches and church agencies representing 32 denominations.

Attendees were reminded their projects are part of a much larger and ambitious effort.

“This is a vision framed in a divine, rather than human, definition of the possible,” said CFGB executive director Jim Cornelius.

“We have a vision of the world without hunger, and we’re called to the mission of ending hunger. But I think it’s important for us to understand that it’s not really our mission. It is part of God’s mission in the world. It is part of the activity of God in the world.”

Last year, in partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency, the CFGB provided $43.9 million worth of assistance to 2.1 million

“We’re a little different here in Manitoba. We have all kinds of Growing Projects. We have one that is less than half an acre… We have one that is 570 acres… And we have everything in between.”

Harold Penner

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people in 36 countries, including 40,000 tonnes of food.

The Growing Projects — 250 nationally encompassing 5,600 acres — are key to that effort, Penner said. That’s the largest number ever, thanks to the enthusiastic response to the ‘30 for 30 challenge,’ which asked farmers to donate the proceeds from 30 acres of land (or 30 bushels or 30 tonnes of grain) and individuals to give $30 (or $300 or $3,000 or any other amount).

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INSIDE

Did you know?

Co-operation an ‘evolutionarily sustainable’ survival strategy

LIVESTOCK Spreading pork virus Bad hygiene on loading docks is partly responsible

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When dealing with the unknown, evolution favours organisms that can co-operate

CROPS Investing in the environment Conservation districts will manage a new fund for on-farm projects

Michigan State University release

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FEATURE Better days ahead New Brooks beef plant owners say better prices just around the corner

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CROSSROADS Sticking to their organic roots The Black family has farmed organically for a century

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Editorials Comments What’s Up Livestock Markets

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w o Mi c h i g a n St a t e University evolutionar y biologists offer new evidence that evolution doesn’t favour the selfish, disproving a theory popularized in 2012.

“We found evolution will punish you if you’re selfish and mean,” said lead author Christoph Adami, MSU professor of microbiology and molecular genetics. “For a short time and against a specific set of opponents, some selfish organisms may come out ahead. But selfishness isn’t evolutionarily sustainable.”

The paper appears in the current issue of Nature Communications and focuses on game theory, which is used in biology, economics, political science and other disciplines. Much of the last 30 years of research has focused on how co-operation came to

be, since it’s found in many forms of life, from single-cell organisms to people.

In 2012, a scientific paper unveiled a newly discovered strategy — called zero determinant (ZD) — that gave selfish players a guaranteed way to beat co-operative players.

“The paper caused quite a stir,” said Adami, who coauthored the paper with Arend Hintze, molecular and microbiology research associate. “The main result appeared to be completely new, despite 30 years of intense research in this area.”

Adami and Hintze had their doubts about whether following a zero-determinant strategy (ZD) would essentially eliminate co-operation and create a world full of selfish beings. So they used high-powered computing to run hundreds of thousands of games and found ZD strategies can never be the product of evolution. While ZD

strategies offer advantages when they’re used against non-ZD opponents, they don’t work well against other ZD opponents.

“In an evolutionary setting, with populations of strategies, you need extra information to distinguish each other,” Adami said.

So Z D s t ra t e g i e s o n l y worked if players knew who their opponents were and a d a p t e d t h e i r s t ra t e g i e s accordingly. A ZD player would play one way against another ZD player and a different way against a co-operative player.

“The only way ZD strategists could survive would be if they could recognize their opponents,” Hintze said. “And even if ZD strategists kept winning so that only ZD strategists were left, in the long run they would have to evolve away from being ZD and become more co-operative.

So they wouldn’t be ZD strategists anymore.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 8, 2013

KAP will work on checkoff, membership promotion The general farm organization doesn’t know if or when it might get ‘stable funding ’ legislation

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff / brandon

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eystone Agricultural Producers aims to take a more persuasive approach while still pushing the province to introduce what it calls “stable funding” legislation.

“We’ve come to the realization that we don’t control the legislative agenda and we have to deal with the circumstances in front of us,” KAP president Doug Chorney said following the organization’s recent general council meeting.

“If people choose to be members of our organization that’s fantastic. If people are forced to be members of our organization, it’s even more critical that we market ourselves in a proactive manner and are not appearing to be a burden on farmers’ ledgers.”

The organization hasn’t spelled out exactly what it wants in legislation, but some delegates have suggested program payments, such as the Manitoba government’s education tax rebate, be tied to KAP membership.

G e n e r a l m a n a g e r Ja m e s Battershill told delegates governments aren’t keen on mandatory policies these days.

A g r i c u l t u re Mi n i s t e r Ro n Kostyshyn has previously said he favours legislation to support farm organizations, although he too hasn’t talked about specifics.

With the government struggling to get the PST hike and other legislation passed, Chorney told delegates it’s not clear when legislation might come forward.

T h e c u r re n t A g r i c u l t u r a l Producers’ Organization Funding Act requires “designated purchasers” to collect three-quarters of one per cent off the sale of farm products and remit the money to KAP. The checkoff is capped at $210 yearly and farmers have the option of asking for their checkoff money back. But only 26 of the 109 designated purchasers (most of which are grain buyers) are currently collecting the checkoff, and the province has so far refused to fine those who don’t collect it.

But the organization would rather take a more co-operative approach by meeting with designated purchasers and persuading them to voluntarily collect the checkoff, said Battershill.

Although the organization expects to run a small surplus this year and membership numbers, currently standing at 3,249, are

One year later, open western Canadian wheat market moves along The biggest concern is the lack of price information and export sales reporting

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KAP president Doug Chorney says KAP will do more to get companies to collect the farm organization’s checkoff and encourage farmers to be KAP members. photo: allan dawson

up 23 per cent from a year ago, but that’s far off the 1997 peak of 7,500 members. And the continuing decline in the number of farms means trouble ahead, Battershill said.

“If we don’t start making those considerations now we’ll be in trouble five to 10 years from now and I don’t want to be surprised at that point,” said Battershill.

Traditionally, the percentage of commercial-scale farmers belonging to the group has ranged from 22 to 30 per cent. It’s estimated there are about 8,000 to 10,000 commercial farms in the province right now, but the trend towards consolidation and bigger farms is clear.

“The shocking thing on the other end of the scale is the operations that have more than $1 million in revenue jumped from a low in 1991 of 219 farms to a high in 2011 of over 1,000 farms,” Battershill said.

Even more shocking is the drop in the number of farmers 35 years old and younger, he said. In 2011 there were 1,965 — down 75 per cent from the 7,100 in 1991.

To better publicize what it does, the organization is beefing up its quarterly magazine Manitoba Farmers’ Voice and beginning in March, it will be distributed with the Manitoba Co-operator so non-members receive it. It also plans to run advertorials in the Co-operator. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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fter 75-plus years of only marketing wheat through the single desk of the Canadian Wheat Board, western Canadian farmers have now had a year to get used to selling the crop on an open market.

Legislation passed by the Conservative government ended the single desk as of August 1, 2012. The rebranded CWB remains in operation as a government-controlled grain merchant with a five-year plan for privatization, but the CWB pools are now only one option among many for farmers with wheat to sell.

While there were some growing pains “if you didn’t know about the change, you would never have noticed; it was that seamless,” said John DePape, of Farmers Advanced Risk Management Company, on the year-old open market for wheat.

“It was way easier than we anticipated,” added Reid Fenton, of BLB Grain Group in Alberta, noting that the ability to utilize risk management tools for wheat apart from the pooling system was being taken advantage of by most of his customers.

However, “sellers need to be aware of the terms that buyers are offering, because everyone has different base grades and discounts or spread,” said Fenton adding that “it’s seller beware and you have to make sure you’re comparing apples to apples.”

Over the past year, people found out that wheat is not as simple to market as canola, given the number of classes, protein grades, etc., said DePape. The basis will also move around more on wheat compared to canola, as Canadian prices are largely based off of the Minneapolis futures which means the foreign exchange component is in the basis.

One challenge is lack of price information, said DePape giving the example of the readily available U.S. export sales data which has no equivalent in Canada. The former CWB had served to level the playing field between the large traders and the smaller grain companies, said DePape.

He said the current market would function better with mandatory export sales reporting, as the smaller players would then have a better sense of what was going on and could adjust their prices accordingly.

The daily vessel lineup of boats coming to load grain at Canadian ports that had been provided by the Canada Ports Clearance Association is also no longer available after the group disbanded following the end of the single desk. With the culture of the grain trade being somewhat private, “we need more information, not less,” said DePape.

Brenda Tjaden Lepp, of FarmLink Marketing Solutions, agreed that the lack of consistent information was a challenge under the new open market.

“My biggest complaint is that the grain companies don’t have consistent base grades on their cash grain contracts,” said Tjaden Lepp. With each company basing its contracts on different grade spreads, benchmarks, and terms and conditions, “it is enormously complex for the average farmer,” she said adding that “it would be in everyone’s best interest if (the grain companies) could all come together and agree.”

ICE Futures Canada did introduce milling wheat and durum futures contracts following consultations with the industry, but those markets have yet to see any significant interest.

Tjaden Lepp said better supply-demand data from the government would also be beneficial in making the open market work.

She questioned some of the rhetoric coming out of the government praising a free and transparent open market with the one hand, while taking funding away from Agriculture Canada and Statistics Canada with the other. “I’m all for this open market, but there are some structural pieces missing that are required to make decisions.”

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz celebrated the anniversary with farmers happy with the change in Pense, Sask. while a group opposed to the change issued a release saying the new marketing environment has failed farmers.

“A year after the end of the single-desk Canadian Wheat Board it is clear western farmers are no longer receiving the full value for their grain. It is also clear most of the missing value is being taken by the private grain trade,” Bill Gehl, chairperson of the Canadian Wheat Board Alliance (CWBA) said in a news release.

A news release from the Canadian government said checkoffs have helped keep stable funding to the Western Grains Research Foundation, the Canadian International Grains Institute and the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre, which allowed them to continue their important work in the research and development of new varieties, the identification of new marketing opportunities and the education of the uses and performance benefits of Canadian wheat and barley.

Those efforts are giving wheat and barley producers, and Canada’s grain sector as a whole, a competitive edge in the global marketplace, with 70 per cent of the wheat grown in Canada being shipped beyond our borders, the release said.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

It’s a little, but it’s a start

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onservation districts in Manitoba won’t exactly be swimming in cash after last week’s announcement of $750,000 out of the federal-provincial Growing Forward 2 pot for water management projects on farms.

In fact, we wondered whether there wasn’t a zero or two missing after all the research that’s come out lately about the need for a better land and water interface in this province. The program dubbed Ecological Goods Laura Rance and Services seems even more miserly conEditor sidering Manitoba’s conservation districts had $600,000 shaved from their revenue in the most recent provincial budget.

But it’s no mistake. That’s all there is folks, and how much is there for next year will depend on how much uptake there is for this year’s. But don’t write it off.

Our advice is, call up your conservation district today and get your applications in early. Treat this program like a loss leader sale at your local grocers, where either you go in and stock up on stuff you were going to need anyway or you are enticed by the discounts to try something new or novel.

Keeping water on the land? What a concept. We’ve spent the better part of a century in this province taking the notion of getting water off the land to ridiculous extremes, which have had both short-term and long-term consequences.

This is not to suggest that all drainage must stop or that past policies were wrong. We wouldn’t have agriculture here without it. The reality now however, is that we need to build some resilience for water storage back into the system in order to handle the heavy rainfall events we can expect under climate change.

Swinging the pendulum back to a happy medium between allowing agriculture to prosper and maintaining a healthy environmental balance starts first with a change in attitude. Until that happens, it doesn’t matter how much money governments throw at the issue.

Water-retention structures, wetland restoration, wetland construction, riparian enhancement, improvements to natural areas, grassed waterways, perennial cover for sensitive lands and shelterbelts don’t come cheap. But there is a growing body of evidence to suggest they are a worthwhile investment that pays dividends over time.

We know from the phenomenon of disappearing shelterbelts that having public money in the game is of little value unless other stakeholders have some equity at stake too, whether it’s sweat or skin in the game.

This EGS program has the potential to help change attitudes toward the land and water management. The money is going into local hands, conservation districts that are already in tune with local watersheds and where they can get the best value from available resources.

For farmers, it offers an opportunity to test the waters, so to speak, and see for themselves whether some of these Best Management Practices (BMPs) add value by way of lowering costs through better risk management or direct returns. laura@fbcpublishing.com

J.C. (Cam) Brown

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ew people in Manitoba’s a g r i c u l t u ra l i n d u s t r y were as well known as Cam Brown, who passed away suddenly last week at age 84.

As will more than a few readers, I knew Cam as a former colleague in one of the stops in his long career, which started with selling vegetables from his family’s farm on the outskirts of Winnipeg. After graduating from the University of Manitoba with a master’s degree in swine nutrition in 1952, he went on to a career as an ag rep in Manitoba and Alberta, a field supervisor with Manitoba Pool, director of research for the rapeseed association, director of market development for the wheat board and as a vice-president and later director of Feed-Rite.

Cam “retired” several years ago, but you would hardly have known it. There was hardly an industry event where he was not seen engaged in a lively conversation. Cam was especially devoted to the profession of agrology and was a tireless sup-

porter and fundraiser for the faculty of agriculture, playing a leading role in the campaign to raise capital for the new agriculture building on campus.

In 2010 he was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, and just a few weeks ago it was a pleasure to watch Cam personally make the first presentation of a scholarship in his name. He was particularly proud that the scholarship was for work outside the province or outside the country, as he had strong views on the importance of a broad perspective on the issues in the industry.

Indeed, Cam had many strong views, and one of his best attributes was his ability to express them yet still remain on good terms with those on the other side of the issue. We’ll miss Cam’s example of good reason and good humour, and join with many readers in offering condolences to his wife Maxine, sons Brock and Martin and their families, and his many friends. john.morriss@fbcpublishing.com

EPA offers palliative, not a cure, for RINsanity

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ight months after the legal deadline the Obama administration has released the 2013 Renewable Fuels Standard rule. More importantly it promised waivers next year that will supposedly keep this badly designed law from inflating gasoline prices.

Hardly anyone will be truly happy with this decision. The agricultural lobby will be dismayed by the tacit abandonment of the effort to dump ever more corn into the nation’s fuel mix.

Merchant oil refiners who do not blend their own fuel are still on the hook to buy up as many ethanol-blending credits, known as RINs, as they were before.

The firms that profit from this setup — the traders and hedge funds that have been speculating on RINs as well as companies like oil major BP that blend more gasoline than they import and manufacture — will still be winners from this flawed system.

So what have the regulators done? They’ve thrown a bone to the losers in this trade in the form of an extended compliance deadline and a reduction of the unworkable advanced biofuels requirement that will ease the pressure on buyers for 2013.

But say you are a trader at one of the firms short RINs. How would you trade for 2014?

Would you slow purchases in the hope that the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 RINs rules are flexible enough to keep your requirements under control? Or do you instead keep buying to try and hoard 2013 RINs? In essence, all the EPA has done is admit that the Renewable Fuel Standard is irretrievably broken without offering a fix. And to be fair, it is outside of the EPA’s duties to fix the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) which is, after all, an act of Congress.

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But the United States is now going through the spectacle of trying to enforce the functioning of a renewable fuels policy that it acknowledges is broken.

The problem

The RFS assumes a gasoline market that is much bigger than it is in reality and one that is growing robustly rather than contracting.

Nor are advanced biofuels anywhere near commercial availability.

Fixing these issues means substantial changes to the RFS and the Obama administration seems to have signalled that it is willing to abandon the push to greater than 10 per cent ethanol blending in conventional gasoline.

The biofuels industry is also unlikely to be very happy with this ruling. While backers had been ready to throw advanced biofuels requirements under the bus to preserve market share for conventional biofuels, such as corn-derived ethanol, they were adamant that the fuels industry should simply be forced to shift to higher ethanol content fuel blends one way or another.

Now they face an abandonment of the policy of ever-higher blends of corn ethanol into the fuel mix in the name of keeping fuel cheap, ironically one of the original arguments for higher biofuels mandates.

There is a simple way out of this mess. A simple requirement reserving a certain percentage of the fuel mixture for ethanol would streamline enforcement and compliance and allow for sensible, long-term planning by all sides in the industry.

Unfortunately achieving this sort of solution will require political leadership both from the Obama administration as well as the factions in the U.S. Congress that back various aspects of the current regulatory regime.

August 1993

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he year 1993 was marked by deluges over much of North America, with flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers leading to an estimated $15 billion in damages. Our August 19, 1993 issue reported that crop damage from U.S. Midwest floods and southeast drought was estimated at $2.5 billion.

But the bigger news that month was closer to home. The Red River Valley was said to be full of the smell of rotting crops due to flooding from record rainfall. “There’s some unbelievable drowning out there,” said Manitoba Agriculture crops specialist John Waterer. We reported that province-wide, weed control had been a problem with many herbicides not working due to the wet conditions.

However, harvest was able to start in some areas later that month. In the Aug. 26 issue we reported on a meeting at Roland where some 300 farmers were advised “not to panic.” They had gathered to discuss terms that some had not heard before — tombstone kernels, fusarium head blight and vomitoxin.

On the policy front, Agriculture Minister Charlie Mayer had introduced a “Continental barley market,” in which Canadian farmers could export directly to the U.S. The policy was challenged in court by the Prairie Pools, and a Federal Court judge overturned the decision in September.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 8, 2013

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

An ode to the Prairie garden In his fifth instalment from Northern Blossom Farms, Gary Martens reflects on the value a garden brings to a farmer’s life Northern Blossom Farms — Part 5

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n previous letters I have discussed three major components of a complete farm; crops, livestock, trees and the whole that results from these components. I propose that there is a fourth component that is already present on many farms and that is the garden.

Gardening is an activity that is common to many people in the world. As a matter of fact, a garden is the whole farm for an estimated 500 million people in the Second, Third and Fourth World who farm less than two hectares of land and feed half of the world’s population.

I believe that gardening could be an activity that unites rural and urban, farmers and non-farmers, rich and poor, First World and Second, Third and Fourth World.

Gardeners have so much in common. I only realized recently that my mother was actually a subsistence farmer by keeping her garden. Subsistence means that your first goal is to produce for yourself and your family and then if there is something left over, you sell it or trade it.

Commercial farming on the other hand is a business where money is the unit of measure. Many farmers in the First World buy all their groceries from the grocery store just like nonfarmers. Even dairy farmers typically buy their milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream at the grocery store with money generated from selling their milk.

Gardening is amazingly energy efficient.

Hand labour can produce 40 calories of energy out for every one calorie of human energy put in. This is much better than conventional mechanized farming which produces about eight calories out for one calorie in.

Even though this makes gardening look good in terms of energy efficiency, gardening is much more than the production of healthy vegetables, nuts and fruit. Gardening is a satisfying physical activity that actually produces something. I never could get myself to go to the gym, it seemed like such a useless activity to me, but put me in the garden or doing other useful physical work and I will be happy.

I remember my mother putting me and my siblings to work in the garden and I also remember complaining about having to do the work. If my mother was alive today I would apologize for complaining because

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Even today, employers look for “farm” kids because they know that farm kids have been taught how to work and how to work hard for extended periods of time.

she taught me how to work, the value of work and the satisfaction that comes from a job well done.

Even today, employers look for “farm” kids because they know that farm kids have been taught how to work and how to work hard for extended periods of time; a valuable life skill that I learned on my mother’s subsistence farm.

Looking back, the best job was shelling peas. My mother would pick the peas in the early morning

and I had the privilege of sitting in the shade listening to the radio and shelling peas by hand. Shelling peas was much better than the jobs my dad gave me — shovelling pig manure, carrying feed pails, shovelling grain in the dust and hoeing sugar beets.

I have basically been discussing kitchen gardens which are beautiful in a utilitarian sort of way. But there is a place for flowers, shrubs and ornamental and shade trees in the garden as well.

Michael Pollan in his book The Botany of Desire tells us that plants satisfy at least four desires in us.

The desire for sweetness is met in the apple, the desire for intoxication is met in the marijuana plant, the desire for control in the potato and the desire for beauty in the tulip.

He tells fascinating stories on each one, helping us realize that plants and people are in this complicated relationship. We think that “We choose the plant, we choose the vari-

ety, we pull the weeds,” but Michael Pollan makes us question whether it is that one sided by suggesting that we choose a plant because it gives us what we desire.

The plant gives us what we desire because then we will save and multiply and spread the seeds of that plant, which is also in the plant’s interest for survival and thriving. It is a matter of mutual benefit.

Back to the desire for beauty; many farmyards in Manitoba are beautiful.

Farm families put a lot of work and thought into making their yards esthetically pleasing, as do rural non-farm families and city people with yards and balconies. Beauty is a universal value and the garden is an important part of that beauty.

Gary Martens is a plant science instructor with the University of Manitoba. He began experimenting on his ‘nano’ farm near Kleefield this year. He can be reached at: 204-474-6097.

Back off on forced amalgamations

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ver since its illogical initiative to amalgamate certain municipalities because of their low populations, the province of Manitoba has caused nothing but confusion and grief, pitting neighbours and councils against each other in their bid to remain secure as they are.

The most recent outcry coming from the village of Dunnottar and the RM of St. Andrews. This small Lake Winnipeg beach community is making a major land takeover from the neighbouring RM of St. Andrews, in

order to avoid forced amalgamation. There is plenty of strife, abuse and challenges in the world today without the need for adding any more. It’s time the province officials take a deep breath, realize what harm they are doing and “stand down” on this venture. It’s time to leave well enough alone.

John Fefchak Virden, Man.

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FROM PAGE ONE

Milltown Hutterite Colony’s head cook Judy Kleinsasser looks after the grill while Growing Project representatives visiting her colony line up for a celebratory dinner served here to mark the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank July 31. Milltown Hutterite Colony also has a Growing Project.

Young singers from Milltown Hutterite Colony entertain visitors to the colony on July 31. Milltown played host to 30th anniversary celebrations of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank last week with invited guests representing many of the 40 Growing Projects around Manitoba. PHOTOS: LORRAINE STEVENSON 30 YEARS Continued from page 1

Manitoba’s largest is the 570-acre SHARE project, located between Morden and Thornhill. But the projects come in all sizes and are located across the province, from Mossey River and Fairfax to Morden and Darlingford. Many groups have faithfully sown fields every year since Growing Projects began in the mid-1990s.

“When we first started, we were just collecting grain from farmers and then we used to have our grain drives,” Penner said. “It was around then when

ing Ethiopia nearly 30 years after one of its first food-forwork programs enabled local residents to build an irrigation project.

“As we were driving out to it the land was dry and parched,” he recalled. “Suddenly we came over the hill into the area and it was like entering an oasis, where water has come to the desert.

“It was quite amazing to see fruit trees and all sorts of crops growing in the area.”

Residents said the irrigation “has been life for our community” and enabled them to with-

Growing Projects came into being.”

Their impact goes beyond the significant revenues they’ve raised, he said.

“Every one of them, no matter the size, is a reminder to the community of hunger in the world and the fact that we can help. ” The CFGB provides both direct food assistance as well as helping citizens in countries rebuild after natural disasters or human conflicts through foodfor-work programs.

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stand ensuing droughts without food assistance, he said.

Cornelius said he’s often asked if there has been any progress in the battle against hunger.

“The answer is tremendous progress has been made,” he said. “Forty years ago, over 35 per cent of the world’s population was hungry. Today, it’s closer to 16 per cent of the world’s population.” That’s a substantial decline “and we together have been part of that effort,” he added.

However, there is still much to do, he said. There are 870

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million still without adequate food and looming challenges that could easily reverse this progress, he said.

The 30th anniversary is a time for the organization to look at ways to continue its work, consider new approaches and strengthen the quality of its program, Cornelius said.

And, he added, he hopes to see more new and innovative Growing Projects.

“We’d like to grow the family,” he said.

Quality concerns flare up as EU wheat harvest gathers pace

St. Vital Transmission Complex Public Open Houses To improve system reliability and accommodate growth and demand for electricity in southern Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro is proposing construction of two 230-kilovolt transmission lines originating at the St. Vital Station in southeastern Winnipeg. One line will run south to the Letellier Station and the other will run to the La Verendrye Station.

Executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Jim Cornelius spoke to visitors at Milltown Hutterite Colony last week who represent many of the 40 Growing Projects underway in Manitoba this summer.

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orries about the quality of this year’s western European wheat crop are emerging, as harvest activity moves to a key growing belt in top producer France and gets underway in Germany.

Grain experts are painting a mixed picture of projections with French production expected to at least match last year and larger harvests anticipated in Germany and Spain.

However, Britain’s crop is set to be the weakest in more than a decade, while Italian output is also seen declining.

Local reports from earlierharvested zones along France’s Atlantic coast pointed to some protein levels below 11 per cent, which is often a minimum level for milling wheat exports.

“This year it’s the protein content that appears to be the issue,” Pierre-Antoine Allard of consultancy Agritel said. “The question is whether the northern third of France is going to get good protein.”

Violent storms in the past week had also raised concerns about crop damage and worsening quality for wheat yet to be cut, although analysts said rain may also have benefited some plants that matured very quickly during an early-July hot spell.

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SOY AND CORN Continued from page 1

MASC’s figures are considered quite accurate because they’re based on reports filed by every farmer enrolled in crop insurance policy, which includes most Manitoba farmers.

Red spring and winter wheat plantings are up 11 and five per cent, respectively, while plantings of canola and most other crops are down.

Strong prices and new earliermaturing varieties boosted the prospects for soybeans and grain corn, as did last year’s bumper yields — 36.2 bushels an acre for soybeans (just shy of the record of 37) and a record 121 for grain corn (beating the old mark by three bushels an acre).

Rob Brunel, who farms at Ste. Rose du Lac, is part of the trend. Soybeans now account for almost 40 per cent of his acreage and this year, he sowed grain corn for the first time.

“We’ve had success with soybeans and I like trying new things so we planted 100 acres of corn,” he said. “The biggest challenge with corn is getting the earliest of the early varieties. You need to start looking for seed early.”

Although spring seeding was delayed, hot weather in early July caught most soybean and corn crops up.

“So far the crop is looking really good,” Lewko said.

“Overall we’re in great shape,” Bergsma said.

But both want Mother Nature to turn up the thermostat.

“I’m a little bit nervous with the cooler weather that we’ve had,” Lewko said.

The last half of July seldom saw the normal average high of 26 C, while overnight lows often fell to single digits, with some areas getting frost warnings.

“I think if we get to the 20th of September without a (killing) frost we’ll be fine,” Bergsma said.

Despite the recent cool spell, the number of corn heat units since May 1 is close to normal at the 61 weather stations monitored by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives.

It just seems bad when compared to last year’s “absolutely abnormal” weather, said Ingrid Kristjanson, a provincial farm production adviser at Morris.

Last year, seeding started in April, much of the winter wheat crop was harvested by Aug. 1, and a good chunk of the corn harvest was finished by the end of September and much of it was dry.

“Harvest this year for sure is going to be later,” Kristjanson said, adding most corn will likely have to be dried.

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Most soybean and corn crops are on track, she said.

“If there’s an early frost, which can happen and has happened, that’s a problem, but if it’s an average year for our conditions, we should be OK.” The exception could be farm-

Wet spring sees more acres unseeded but well below the 2011 record

By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

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he number of acres too wet to seed doubled this year, according to Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation data.

The agency estimates 237,799 acres weren’t planted in 2013 because of excessive moisture, versus 117,623 acres a year ago.

“Provincially that’s not a very significant number, but we saw most of it in the southwest,” said David Van Deynze, the corporation’s claim services manager.

“Relative to the rest of the province they were wetter for sure.”

Some excess moisture claims have yet to be settled, and the corporation won’t release the final cost of claims until it does, Van Deynze said.

Still the situation is a far cry from 2011, when widespread flooding meant a record three million acres were too wet to seed.

“We had a number of reseed claims this year but nothing out of the ordinary,” Van Deynze said.

Many of those claims came because winter wheat seeded last fall didn’t survive.

“Poor germination conditions led to high winterkill,” said Doug Wilcox, the corporation’s agronomy and program development manager. “It wasn’t a severe winter that killed it, it was the poor fall (growing) conditions.

Being dry led to poor winter carry-over.”

Hail claims are about normal so far, Van Deynze said. The worst-hit area was near Reston, with a smattering from around the rest of the province, he said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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ers who planted later-maturing varieties not suitable for their area, Kristjanson said.

Both Lewko and Bergsma expect soybean and corn acres to continue rising in Manitoba.

“I d o n’t k n ow w h a t t h e number will be but there is

room to go higher than 1.1 million (acres of soybeans),” Lewko said.

Slow growth is best for corn, Bergsma said, so new farmers get experience with the crop. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 8, 2013

JBS predicts better days for Brooks plant and Canadian beef sector Company officials give media and community members a tour of Brooks facility, and say safety is Job 1

By Helen Mcmenamin contributor / brooks

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he company that bills itself as the world’s biggest animal protein supplier sees a bright future for Canada’s beef industry.

“We’re planning for long-term success at this plant,” Bill Rupp, president of the JBS USA beef unit, said during a recent tour of its newly acquired Brooks plant.

“We’ve a lot of dreams for Canada. We’d like to put out more value-added product from this facility, or one of our sister facilities. JBS is in business here for the long term and here to grow.”

Labour costs, as well as removal and disposal of specified risk material, put Canadian production costs about 15 per cent higher than those in the U.S., but 65 per cent of the Brooks plant’s product is sold in Canada. Most of the rest goes to the U.S. and a relatively small quantity is exported overseas.

“That’s an area where we see growth potential,” says Rupp.

“The world is becoming more and more confident in Canadian beef — in all North American beef. We seem to be over the hump now and things are getting better and better all the time.”

The plant, which employs 2,300, presently kills about 2,000 head per day, and the goal is to increase that to 4,000 a day with two shifts (with a third shift for sanitizing).

On the tour, JBS Food Canada president Willie Van Solkema repeatedly said the Brooks facility was “a good plant” with a good food safety team. Mistakes were made, he said, but he suggested seriousness of the E. coli incident was overblown and politicized. However, since taking over the plant, the amount of meat discarded because of quality issues has dropped by 25 per cent even though JBS standards exceed those of the CFIA. All of XL Foods’ former customers are

again buying from the plant, Van Solkema said.

JBS officials said one of the company’s strengths is the sharing of best practices, including food safety ones, throughout the company. JBS also continually adjusts line speeds based on the number of workers on the processing line.

“You don’t do yourself any favours by overstraining employees,” said Van Solkema, adding the company has reduced minor, major and repetitive strain injuries by 30 to 40 per cent. Plant manager, Jack Wolf and Van Solkema do regular plant walkthroughs, looking for unsafe work practices.

“You don’t do yourself any favours by overstraining employees.”

Willie Van Solkema

JBS managers answer questions from visitors at a tour of the Brooks beef plant. Bill Rupp, president Beef Unit USA, (l to r) Willie Van Solkema, president JBS Canada and plant manager Jack Wolf.

President of JBS Food Canada

No. 1: E. coli. No. 2: bruising

Asked what producers could do to improve the quality of their cattle, Van Solkema put preventing E. coli 0157 from ever entering the plant at the top of his wish list, but recognized nobody knows how to do that yet. His second wish was to prevent bruising as bruised meat has to be discarded. Whenever JBS company staff have had an issue with bruising and gone through every step the cattle make, he said, they’ve almost always found a square spot in a pen or some other flaw in the handling system that caused the animals to balk.

Van Solkema, whose long career in the beef industry includes managing Cargill’s High

River plant and president of sales and plant operations at XL Foods, said JBS is “100 per cent committed to the Canadian beef industry.” JBS’s size and reach gives it the ability to sell at optimum prices and get maximum value, he said.

“Our product is as good if not better than (our sister plants in the U.S.), so we should get a premium and share that value with producers,” he said. “Otherwise, we won’t have a Canadian industry. Brands bring consumer loyalty and premiums we can share with producers.”

The company plans to introduce its Chef’s Exclusive, Aspen Ridge natural beef, and Angus brand in Canada.

Van Solkema also pledged that the company will be “open and transparent.” When Lib-

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eral MLA David Swann asked for actual injury numbers, he promised to get them for him.

Molly Douglass, reeve of the County of Newell, has toured the plant several times, both as a community leader and

as a rancher delivering cattle.

She said she was pleasantly surprised when one of the first actions of the incoming JBS management team was to introduce themselves to her and the council.

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GMO companies launch website to fight anti-biotech movement The industry is countering calls for labelling and more regulatory control

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group of biotech seed companies on July 29 launched an online forum to combat mounting opposition to genetically modified foods among consumer groups and activists.

“This... is an effort to increase the dialogue. That is all we want.”

PAUL SCHICKLER DuPont Pioneer

The website, www.GMOAn swers.com, is designed as a “central online resource” for information on genetically modified organisms and their use in agriculture and food production, the Biotechnology Industry Organization said.

The website is backed in part

by Monsanto, DuPont, Dow AgroSciences and other companies whose products include seeds that have been genetically altered in ways the companies say improve food production.

Whole Foods, which has more than 340 stores in North America and the U.K., said this year it would require suppliers to label any product made with genetically modified ingredients.

The website launch is part of a broad campaign by the biotech industry to try to beat back growing calls for GMO food labelling and for tighter regulation of the biotech seed industry in the United States.

Eu ro p e a n o p p o s i t i o n t o GMOs is so strong that Monsanto this month said it would

withdraw all pending requests to grow new types of GMO crops.

Paul Schickler, president of Du Po n t P i o n e e r, t h e a g r i cultural unit of DuPont, said anti-GMO forces have been using the Internet very effectively to get their message out, and industry wants

to use the same strategy to combat what he said were notions “not always based in fact.”

“This... is an effort to increase the dialogue. That is all we want,” said Schickler.

“Dialogue is good. Over time I think we’ll come to a common understanding.”

Critics predicted the industry effort to change consumer skepticism would fail, saying there is ample scientific evidence that GMO foods can contribute to health problems in animals and humans, and hurt the environment.

“This latest effort will likely do little to stop the consumer backlash against genetically engineered foods that has been brewing for years,” said Wenonah Hauter, executive director of Food & Water Watch, a consumer organization.

Last year, Monsanto and other industry members spent $40 million to defeat a ballot initiative in California to require labelling of GMO food.

Similar initiatives are underway in several other U.S. states and at the federal level.

Grocery retailer Whole Foods said this year it would require suppliers to label any product made with genetically modified ingredients. And the Natural Products Association, which represents 1,900 food industry players, has called for a uniform standard for GMO labelling to apply nationwide.

Burrito chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. recently became the first major U.S. restaurant chain to disclose GMO ingredients and is moving to remove such products from its supply chain.

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices Winnipeg

August 2, 2013

Steers & Heifers 100.00 - 105.00 D1, 2 Cows 75.00 - 85.00 D3 Cows 65.00 - 72.00 Bulls 80.00 - 90.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.)

115.00 - 137.00 (801-900 lbs.)

133.00 - 142.00 (701-800 lbs.)

137.00 - 147.00 (601-700 lbs.)

145.00 - 153.00 (501-600 lbs.)

150.00 - 165.00 (401-500 lbs.)

150.00 - 165.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

110.00 - 122.00 (801-900 lbs.)

117.00 - 125.00 (701-800 lbs.)

120.00 - 130.50 (601-700 lbs.)

125.00 - 135.00 (501-600 lbs.)

130.00 - 138.00 (401-500 lbs.)

130.00 - 138.00

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Alberta South $ 121.00 — 74.00 - 88.00 64.00 - 79.00 88.57 $ 125.00 - 139.00 130.00 - 145.00 136.00 - 150.00 140.00 - 155.00 145.00 - 160.00 148.00 - 170.00 $ 117.00 - 131.00 120.00 - 135.00 125.00 - 140.00 127.00 - 142.00 129.00 - 145.00 130.00 - 150.00

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

(850+ lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

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Futures (August 2, 2013) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change August 2013 120.80 -0.85 October 2013 124.50 -1.00 December 2013 127.35 -0.97 February 2014 129.00 -0.67 April 2014 130.05 -0.60 June 2014 125.42 -0.48 Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Feeder Cattle August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 January 2014 March 2014

Previous Year­ 53,755 12,008 41,747 NA 634,000

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Ontario $ 114.29 - 129.30 113.76 - 125.23 57.16 - 79.84 57.16 - 79.84 75.73 - 92.61 $ 127.56 - 143.00 120.20 - 144.03 121.04 - 153.23 130.23 - 168.64 136.80 - 175.73 135.02 - 182.22 $ 116.92 - 126.46 119.87 - 131.86 118.14 - 137.92 118.42 - 142.66 120.17 - 150.79 131.21 - 156.33

Close 153.75 157.25 159.27 160.25 158.82 159.20

Week Ending July 27, 2013 470 22,124 20,641 1,272 1,138 6,306 136

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Change 1.40 1.48 1.62 1.85 0.52 0.60

Previous Year 393 23,154 21,944 1,173 987 5,073 453

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)

ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.)

P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Current Week 198.00E 182.00E 187.98 190.83

Futures (August 2, 2013) in U.S. Hogs August 2013 October 2013 December 2013 February 2014 April 2014

Last Week 196.00E 180.00E 187.54 192.32

Close 98.42 83.90 80.90 83.22 83.87

Last Year (Index 100) 198.06 182.42 192.94 196.66

Change -0.15 -2.07 -1.70 -1.08 -0.80

Other Market Prices Winnipeg (head) (wooled fats) Next sale is August 7

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 July 28, 2013 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.035 Undergrade .............................. $1.945 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.020 Undergrade .............................. $1.920 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.020 Undergrade .............................. $1.920 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.910 Undergrade............................... $1.825 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

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hings are looking better for cattle producers in Manitoba this summer than they were at the same time in 2012, industry officials said.

One thing that has improved is forage production, which looks better than it did last year, said Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers.

Dahl noted there are still some isolated areas that experienced forage production problems due to flooding this spring, such as the Dauphin region.

The impact of the 2011 flood was also still impacting some farmers, as some of the land flooded is still not producing pasture or hay.

But overall, general production was fairly good, supplies are expected to be better and things shouldn’t be as tight as in 2012.

That doesn’t mean farmers should decide to sell their excess forage crops, though, Dahl said.

“I am a little nervous about the draw still from the U.S. Midwest and that’s what’s going to (attract) supplies because I think there are still some pretty good prices out there,” he said. “So my encouragement to producers here is, don’t take surplus feed for granted and make sure that’s locked up before we get into winter.”

Profitability also looks like it might be better for Manitoba producers this fall, due to falling corn and feed prices in North America.

“On the feedlot side, they have been seeing negative margins for some time,” said

Toronto 74.69 - 106.87 126.03 - 154.39 148.60 - 167.33 146.66 - 167.77 147.65 - 184.97 —

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Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective June 12, 2011.

New Previous A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 A Large 1.8500 1.8200 A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 A Pee Wee 0.3675 0.3675 Nest Run 24 + 1.7490 1.7210 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (head) (Fats) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 92.65 - 232.71 — 58.44 - 225.16

Horses <1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 3.00 - 35.00 24.00 - 43.00

Dahl. “And so having feed prices come down is something that will bring them back into the black part of the income statements.”

If feed costs remain lower — which they should, as long as there are no significant weather scares in North America — buying interest should also increase in the fall for calves, once markets start getting busy again in Manitoba.

Prices for feeder cattle have started to increase a little bit during the week ended Aug. 2, but the fact that there were very few cattle marketed across Manitoba limited the upside.

Only a handful of markets have been holding sales throughout the summer, and all have reported small numbers since July, including the week ended Aug. 2.

Heartland Livestock Services at Brandon and Virden and Winnipeg Livestock Sales were the only markets that held sales with enough cattle to make up market reports.

Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart held a sale, but didn’t release a market report because of small numbers. Staff there don’t expect volumes to pick up enough to report prices until late summer or early fall.

If things start to turn around this fall and farmers see better profits, expansion is a possibility. It’s still too early to judge whether it will happen this year, Dahl said, adding he hopes it will start happening “because we have been contracting for a long time.

“Before we ran into feed shortage concerns last year, we were seeing signs that expansion was happening,” he said. “So, I’m hoping that that’s the track that we’re on.”

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

U.S. EPA expects to reduce biofuels volumes for 2014 Washington / Reuters

Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Choice Lambs (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

Improved profitability seen for ranchers this fall However, don’t take feed availability for granted

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending July 27, 2013 52,469 10,768 41,701 NA 641,000

$1 Cdn: $ .9632 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.0382 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: August 2, 2013

T

he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Aug. 6 maintained its overall target for biofuel use in 2013, but said it would use its authority to lower the volume goal for 2014 from the current requirement.

The decision to adjust biofuel targets for 2014 should offer relief to refiners squeezed by r ising prices for renewable fuel credits, known as RINs. More than eight months overdue, the final 2013 rule will require a total of 16.55 billion gallons of biofuels to be blended into the nation’s gasoline and diesel supplies this year,

up from last year’s target of 15.2 billion gallons. But the agency gave oil refiners some breathing room: they will have an additional four months to adhere to the 2013 targets, with the deadline extended to June 30, 2014.

The Renewable Fuel Standard, last updated in 2007, has faced increasing scrutiny as the nation approaches the so-called blend wall, the point when the law will require the use of more ethanol than can be physically blended into the fuel supply at 10 per cent per gallon.

The RFS calls for renewable fuels use to rise each year until 2022. The current target for 2014 is 18.15

billion gallons, rising to an annual 36 billion gallons by 2022.

The blend wall is projected to occur in 2014, the agency said, adding that it had received comments about the problem during its rule-making process. In response the EPA said it intends to “use flexibilities” in the re n e w a b l e f u e l s t a t u t e by l owe r i n g t a rg e t s f o r 2014.

After assessing advanced biofuel production and m a rk e t c o n s t ra i n t s f o r 2014, the agency said it will “then propose to establish volume requirements that are reasonably attainable in light of these considerations.”

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GRAIN MARKETS Export and International Prices

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Last Week

All prices close of business August 1, 2013

Path of least resistance remains down for canola CNSC

I

CE Futures Canada canola contracts were weaker during the week ended Aug. 2, hitting new lows in the process. However, some support was uncovered to the downside and values finished the week well off of those lows by Friday.

The nearby November contract dropped as low as $480 per tonne during the week — a level not seen in the front-month canola futures since late 2010. However, when looking at a longer-term chart, values are about average compared to the past six years. While a further short-covering bounce is possible, the path of least resistance is thought to remain pointed lower in canola from both a fundamental and technical standpoint. Crop conditions are generally thought to look favourable for the most part across Western Canada, although there is always the possibility of a weather scare.

The biggest concern from a weather standpoint at this stage is the possibility of an early frost, especially as many fields were seeded late this spring and temperatures have been on the unseasonably cool side recently.

In the U.S., soybeans and corn were both lower during the week, while all three wheat contracts posted gains. The lack of any immediate weather threats for the developing U.S. soybean and corn crops was behind the softer tone in those two commodities.

Wheat, meanwhile, has seen some fresh export interest come forward lately as U.S. prices get more competitive internationally.

Speculative short-covering was also said to be propping up wheat values.

For three-times-daily market reports from Commodity News Service Canada, visit “Today in Markets” at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Year Ago

Wheat

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

241.75

238.53

317.80

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

272.52

271.05

340.40

Coarse Grains

Wheat reaches its first anniversary sans single desk

Phil Franz-Warkentin

Week Ago

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

191.93

195.28

312.60

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

220.30

219.17

241.05

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

498.84

497.92

607.31

Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne)

936.90

966.01

1,136.46

oilseeds

Midwestern weather conditions will be at the forefront of the U.S. grain trade over the next month, with both soybeans and corn going through some key stages of development. Outside economic flows also come into play in the futures on occasion.

Open market one factor among many

During the week, the calendar also turned the corner on year one of an open market for wheat in Western Canada. The anniversary of the end of the single desk saw statements from both sides of the old debate celebrating or lamenting the changes to the grain sector — depending on the viewpoint.

Good, bad or indifferent, from a marketing perspective, some of the claims thrown around during the week brought to mind a phrase from science class that should be required reading for politicians of all stripes and anyone attempting to make sense of the markets: “Correlation does not imply causation.”

For those celebrating the end of the single desk, the increase in wheat acres seen across the Prairies this year was highlighted as being a direct result of the creation of an open market. Why, then, did the U.S. also seed more wheat? Perhaps world production problems, high wheat prices and even rotational issues were also at play?

Increased wheat exports to China were also cited as an example of the good things happening in the absence of the single desk. Again, why, then, has the U.S. also been announcing an increase in Chinese sales recently?

For those on the other side, a decline in premiums for high-protein wheat was taken as an example of something lost in the absence of the single desk. But then why have the protein spreads in U.S. futures also narrowed in this year?

The important point to keep in mind is that while one significant variable has changed from a year ago, many other variables are still at play in grain markets.

Rather than place all of the blame and/or praise on the one change, it would be good for all involved to remember that.

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business August 2, 2013 Last Week

Week Ago

October 2013

barley

189.00

194.00

December 2013

194.00

199.00

March 2014

194.00

199.00

Last Week

Week Ago

November 2013

493.60

496.90

January 2014

497.40

500.50

March 2014

502.20

504.40

Canola

Special Crops Report for August 6, 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

20.20 - 21.25

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

20.75 - 21.25

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

18.75 - 19.75

Desi Chickpeas

26.00 - 28.00 — 23.80 - 25.00

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

Fababeans, large

—

Medium Yellow No. 1

12.80 - 13.00

Feed beans

—

Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

7.70 - 8.00

No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans

—

Feed Pea (Rail)

No. 1 Great Northern

—

Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound)

No. 1 Cranberry Beans

—

Yellow No. 1

38.75 - 40.75

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

—

Brown No. 1

35.75 - 37.75

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

—

Oriental No. 1

28.30 - 29.75

No. 1 Black Beans

—

No. 1 Pinto Beans

—

6.25 - 8.60

Source: Stat Publishing SUNFLOWERS

No. 1 Small Red

—

No. 1 Pink

—

Fargo, ND

Goodlands, KS

21.20

NQ

32.00* Call for details

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Report for August 5, 2013 in US$ cwt

Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

NuSun (oilseed) Confection Source: National Sunflower Association

Late U.S. harvest will keep crop supplies tight

By Tom Polansek chicago / reuters

A

rcher Daniels Midland Co., one of the world’s top agricultural trading houses, warned August 6 that a delayed U.S. corn harvest will prolong the hardship of the drought that devastated crops last year.

ADM said that ongoing tightness in crop supplies will make for a challenging third quarter after it reported lower earnings in the second quarter ended June 30.

The company and its rivals, such as Bunge Ltd., are anxiously awaiting the start of the autumn harvest in the United States, the world’s top grain

exporter, to replenish low inventories of corn and soybeans following two years of poor crop weather.

But, that harvest will begin weeks later than normal because cool, wet weather delayed planting in the spring. “ We’v e h a d t w o s u b s t a n d a rd crops and this is a recharge that is just essential for ADM,” chief risk officer Craig Huss said about the upcoming harvest.

ADM is among the four large players known as the “ABCD” companies that dominate the flow of agricultural goods around the world. The others are Bunge, Cargill Inc. and Louis Dreyfus Corp.

Fa r m e r s i n t h e U . S . Mi d w e s t will begin harvesting the curre n t c o r n c r o p i n m i d - t o l a t e September. Ethanol and livestock producers need corn soon as inventor ies of the grain are set reach a 17-year low by the end of the month.

The late harvest means the third quarter, which will run through September, “presents a lot of challenges” for ADM, which profits by buying, selling, transporting and processing crops, chief operating officer Juan Luciano said.

“We will not see the full relief of the harvest yet,” he told analysts on a conference call.

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Stronger Canadian dollar cuts into hog profits More supply coincides with less demand in the fall

By Brandon Logan COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

Canadian hog producers posted profits during the summer months, but the market outlook heading into the fall is filled with uncertainty, Perry Mohr, general manager for Hams Marketing Services said.

“From mid-May to present, I would suggest that most producers have made money,” he said.

“However, I think people are kind of getting disillusioned about the price being as high as it is and the talk about feed prices going down.

It’s true when you talk about the new-crop prices, but right now corn and soybean prices are still relatively high if you’re buying stuff in someone’s bin today.

Mohr said hog prices have begun a downward trend, dropping $10 per 100 kg the last few weeks. According to Hams Marketing Service’s weekly hog prices, Signature#3 hogs dropped from $191.69 per 100 kg during the week ended July 5, to $184.21 per 100 kg during the week ended August 2.

“Ironically, part of the decline in prices is due to the Canadian dollar moving from roughly 94 U.S. cents a few weeks ago to around 96 U.S. cents,” he said. “The second component is that cut-out in the U.S., which hit record levels a few weeks ago, has come off considerably. Packers went from making US$20 per hog, to losing US$10 per hog in a short time.

They’ve adjusted cash bids to account for that.

“Hog supplies will also increase gradually into September and October, which corresponds with a decrease in demand for pork,” Mohr added.

Supplies typically increase during the fall, because the cool weather allows hogs to reach their market weight quickly.

However, the biggest factor for the downward trend seen in hog prices is coming from the 2013-14 U.S. corn crop, which is on pace to produce a record 13.95 billion bushels, the USDA said.

According to the Chicago Board of Trade’s closing numbers for August 5, September U.S. corn futures were at US$4.6925 per bushel. With favourable cropgrowing conditions forecast for the U.S. Corn Belt, prices are expected to continue to drop.

This means it will be cheaper to feed hogs, resulting in a decrease in hog prices.

“We know there is a record amount of corn acres planted and we fully expect corn prices to be US$5 per bushel or less for a good part of next year,” Mohr said. “Based on the fundamentals we have a handle on now, it will decrease hog prices.”

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U.S. slaughterhouse workers, truckers fuel deadly piglet virus spread

For every contaminated trailer arriving at the plant, 1.2 contaminated trailers left

Newborn piglets suckle at Whiteshire Hamroc farm in Albion, Indiana. Researchers have found a virus deadly to piglets is being spread by contaminated trailers and slaughterhouse facilities. PHOTO: REUTERS/JOHN GRESS

By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO / REUTERS

Q

uestionable hygiene practices among meat-processing plant employees, freight truck drivers and others who work at hog slaughterhouses are aiding in the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus across the United States, according to research conducted by the University of Illinois staff.

PEDv is spread most commonly by pigs ingesting contaminated feces. The virus, which is deadly to very young piglets, does not pose a health risk to humans or other animals and the meat from PEDv-infected pigs is safe for people to eat, according to federal officials.

Swine veterinarian James Lowe and a group of veterinary peers said they gathered swabs and environmental samples last month from 669 livestock trailers at seven Midwestern slaughter facilities — before and after animals were unloaded and moved into holding pens.

The researchers found that 17 per cent of the trucks that pulled into the facilities during this time had trailers that were contaminated with PEDv, according to an abstract summarizing the researchers’ findings that was released earlier this month. At some plants, as

many as 69 per cent of the trailers arriving on site were contaminated with PEDv. Of the trailers that arrived free of PEDv, about one in 10 trailers — 11 per cent — became contaminated while at these facilities.

“What happens is, the animals are unloaded on a common dock, then there’s a lot of cross-traffic of animals and people…”

JAMES LOWE

Swine veterinarian

“What happens is, the animals are unloaded on a common dock, then there’s a lot of cross-traffic of animals” and people, Lowe said. “It’s the truck driver. It’s the plant personnel. Everyone walks over the same ground or steps onto the tractor... So it gets on boots, on coveralls.”

For every contaminated trailer that

arrived at these plants, the researchers found that 1.2 contaminated trailers left the sites — moving the virus to new, previously uncontaminated locations.

While trailers can be cleaned and washed after they exit a plant facility, Lowe said, such sanitation is not mandatory. Even when equipment is cleaned, “getting rid of the PEDv off the trailer, that’s physically quite hard. Then, you’d also have to make sure the boots are clean, the coveralls are clean.”

The virus has proved more difficult to contain and kill than previously believed, say swine veterinarians, investigators with the U.S. Agriculture Department and others investigating how the virus is spreading from state to state.

The total number of pig deaths from the outbreak since the outbreak began this spring is not known. As of the week of July 14, researchers at federal and state veterinarian diagnostic labs had identified 378 positive cases of PEDv in 14 states.

Lowe and the other researchers gathered about 100 samples from each of the seven facilities during a seven-day period in mid-June. They then sent the samples to the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to be tested for PEDv.

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Maple Leaf Foods loss, sales disappoint The poorly performing pig business cut into profits

By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG / REUTERS

C

anadian food processor Maple Leaf Foods reported a disappointing quarterly loss on July 31, hurt by weak returns on raising pigs.

North American hog farmers have been hard pressed to survive losses in the past year, due to at-times soaring costs of corn and wheat tied to last year’s U.S. drought, and weak pig prices. Maple Leaf and its privately held Canadian rival Olymel, each bought large corporate hog farms to secure future supplies.

“They’ve got a lot more pigs there that are losing money,” said Robert Gibson, analyst at Octagon Capital.

Maple Leaf chief executive Michael McCain cited hog

China bans Arkansas poultry after mild bird flu strain The influenza is a milder strain of flu and posed no threat to humans

By Theopolis Waters CHICAGO / REUTERS

C

hina has banned imports of poultry and poultry products from the state of Arkansas after a low-pathogenic strain of avian influenza was found in the state in June, U.S. government and industry officials said July 30.

“All poultry and poultry products shipped from the state of Arkansas on or after July 22, 2013 are ineligible for export,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said on its website.

The Chinese government posted an official notification on its website, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council spokesman Toby Moore told Reuters.

“As an industry we are disappointed because we hoped China would take the high road and not ban the whole state and limit the ban to the county because it was an isolated incident,” Moore said.

Arkansas is the second-largest U.S. chicken producer behind Georgia.

In June, tests found about eight birds in an Arkansas flock of 9,000 breeder chickens in Scott County were positive for the H7N7 low-pathogen avian flu, a state poultry official said at the time. The flock was humanely euthanized and buried and the eggs they produced were destroyed. The influenza is a milder strain of the flu that caused dozens of deaths in China and crippled its poultry industry. Also, the virus found in Arkansas does not pose a threat to humans, state and industry officials said.

production returns as one of the key reasons for the company’s year-over-year decline.

The weak results follow a disappointing first quarter, when the company also posted a surprising loss tied to high feed costs and lower meat sales.

Net earnings for the second quarter fell to nil, or a loss of two cents a share, from a profit of $26 million, or 17 Canadian cents, a year before. Sales of $1.214 billion were down 3.7 per cent.

Maple Leaf’s protein group, which includes both its meat products and agribusiness units, posted a $9.8-million adjusted operating loss in the quarter, down from yearago adjusted operating earnings of $33.4 million. Adjusted operating earnings are a nonIFRS (International Financial

Reporting Standards) measure used by Maple Leaf.

Its bakery group was a bright spot, with adjusted operating earnings rising nearly five per cent year over year to $32.7 million.

Toronto-based Maple Leaf is carrying out a $560-million multi-year program to upgrade its meat operations as it seeks to boost profits and better compete with U.S. rivals.

Maple Leaf shares climbed about 15 per cent as of the July 30 close since around midJune, when news emerged that U.S. rival Smithfield Foods had inquired earlier about buying the company, stoking ideas that Maple Leaf may still be a takeover target.

Instead, China’s Shuanghui International Holdings agreed to buy Smithfield for $4.7 billion.

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

n/a

n/a

n/a

Jul-30

Jul-31

n/a

n/a

Aug-02

No. on offer

n/a

n/a

n/a

88

417*

n/a

n/a

50

over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

110.00-125.00

120.00-130.00

n/a

n/a

120.00-127.00

800-900

n/a

n/a

n/a

128.00-140.00

129.00-140.00

n/a

n/a

130.00-133.50

700-800

n/a

n/a

n/a

130.00-144.00

133.00-147.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

600-700

n/a

n/a

n/a

145.00-155.00

134.00-155.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

500-600

n/a

n/a

n/a

140.00-158.00

138.00-158.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

400-500

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

138.00-158.00

n/a

n/a

151

300-400

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

900-1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

n/a

105.00-120.00

101.00-112.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

800-900

n/a

n/a

n/a

115.00-127.00

110.00-124.00

n/a

n/a

121.5

Feeder heifers

700-800

n/a

n/a

n/a

130.00-143.00

118.00-132.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

600-700

n/a

n/a

n/a

128.00-140.00

120.00-133.00

n/a

n/a

127

500-600

n/a

n/a

n/a

130.00-144.00

124.00-141.00

n/a

n/a

129

400-500

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

126.00-142.00

n/a

n/a

128.00-132.00

300-400

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

No. on offer

n/a

n/a

n/a

104

n/a

n/a

n/a

150

D1-D2 Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

75.00-81.50

74.00-80.00

n/a

n/a

74.00-84.50

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

68.00-73.00

58.00-74.00

n/a

n/a

65.00-70.00

Age Verified

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

76.00-82.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

n/a

n/a

n/a

80.00-86.25

82.00-95.00

n/a

n/a

82.00-88.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

n/a

n/a

104.00-108.00

105.00-111.75

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

100.00-106.00

103.00-108.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

77.00-88.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

68.00-73.00

Lean Export Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

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.)

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Summer is the time to keep an eye out for water deprivation As water levels in dugouts get shallower, the water temperature and evaporation increase Roy Lewis, DVM Beef 911

W

ater is the most essential nutrient of life and e ve n t h o u g h m o s t areas have more than enough this year, it’s still a good time to talk about water deprivation.

We need to focus on the preventive and what to watch for should water deprivation become a problem. Many articles have been written about water quality resulting in reduced weight gains. Depending on the water source, more issues with foot rot and potential exposure to algal poisoning are other issues to contend with as water levels get low.

There are some commonsense principles to be aware of with low water tables, dugouts drop, and common water sources dry up. Water supply must be monitored frequently.

As dugouts recede, solar pumps — depending on their capacity — may not be able to lift the water up into the troughs. As well, algae and aquatic plants may plug up the pump. Have

as much storage capacity in the watering troughs as possible — ideally at least a couple of days’ supply in the event of a pump failure. In wet years, there is a lot of surface water in sloughs and low spots that livestock can turn to if there’s a failure with a watering bowl or water pump.

Dry years often don’t give us this luxury.

As water levels in dugouts get shallower, the water temperature and evaporation increase.

Some farmers have been caught when they didn’t monitor the depth of water supply and are left with a muddy bog in a matter of a few days.

Water consumption does rise dramatically in the summer.

A good rule of thumb is water consumption is 10 per cent of body weight in the summer and about half that in the winter.

So 100 good-size, 1,500-pound cows with early-born calves at foot, which are say 500 pounds, would require almost 2,000 gallons (or 20,000 pounds) of water on a hot day. Each cubic foot of water in your dugout contains 6.24 gallons and when calculating water needs, don’t forget to factor in evaporation and seepage as well as consumption.

Check supplies

That’s why regular summertime checks of water supplies, tanks, solar pumps, etc. is a must. Only a few days without water can become life threatening with livestock, not to mention the production losses which occur.

The first signs of water deprivation are sunken flanks, much like you would see with sick cattle where feed consumption and, in many cases water consumption, is reduced. Cattle may start acting overly quiet; hanging out by the water source or by the gates trying to get out.

I have even seen water deprivation in winter in cases where watering bowls were shocking the cattle and they couldn’t drink. So don’t think it is entirely a summer phenomena.

The different behaviour I described comes initially from thirst in the throat area just as we humans experience. Beyond that, you get cellular dehydration and the typical sunken eyes, very tacky skin, and cessation of urinary output. If found in this state, provide water (preferably low in salinity to avoid salt poisoning) as quickly as possible. Gradual replenishment is the ideal but realisti-

The first signs of water deprivation are sunken flanks, much like you would see with sick cattle.

cally livestock are going to be fighting to get to it. So allowing as much room as possible by providing more water tanks is about all you can do.

Keep in mind that replacing water may not be the end of your problems. Pregnant cattle may abort or resorb their fetuses. As we become dehydrated, the blood becomes thicker. With the blood vessels constricting, the non-essential organs (such as the uterus) are deprived of blood supply. This is all in the name of survival for the animal. I have seen cattle and bison that were water deprived, but still alive, take on a good drink of water and later die from metabolic problems. The tissues are very dry at the cellular level and when replenished quickly, metabolic changes and imbalances occur

that can send the animals into shock and death. On postmortem there is often liquefaction of the fat, which has also occurred.

Any time there is water deprivation and it was preventable, there may be charges laid by the SPCA even though it might be deemed an accident.

As much as feed is important to survival, special consideration must always be paid to the water supply. Both the quality and, especially the quantity, of water must be adequate. Water deprivation is a very unpleasant way to die, and survival could still result in permanent damage to organs such as the kidneys.

Lots of mud-stained legs, flanks and underbellies often indicate livestock are having difficulty reaching adequate water supplies. Check these supplies out. Even when using wells, solar pumps and so on, it is always nice to have standing water somewhere in case our modern technologies fail us.

Roy Lewis is a Westlock, Alberta-based veterinarian specializing in large-animal practice. He is also a part-time technical services vet for Merck Animal Health.

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Proper equipment and planning essential for safe large bale handling CASA release

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hree people have been killed and two people seriously injured in Canada so far in 2013 due to accidents while handling large round bales, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) says.

Glen Blahey, the association’s agricultural safety and health specialist says the majority of injuries occur when bales are being placed onto or removed from transport vehicles.

“If a bale falls, it could crush the operator or anyone nearby.

So handlers need to ensure they are lifting correctly and that their operating space is totally clear of bystanders,” he said.

In February, an Ontario man was struck by a falling hay bale while handling it with a frontend loader. He eventually died of his injuries.

In May, a man in British Columbia was injured when a bale gave way and struck him while he was repairing the wrapping on a bale of hay being moved from the field to a barn.

He suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

CASA, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) launched Get with the Plan! last spring, a Canadian Agricultural Safety Week campaign focused on encouraging farmers to develop their own health and safety plans.

Blahey says safe bale handling is one piece of the larger safety picture.

Bruce Johnson, executive director of the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association (FARSHA) said operators should ensure their hauling equipment is capable of handling the load and making sure all bales are secure before transport.

“Mov i n g a n d t ra n s p o r t ing large bales whether round or square requires specialized equipment. Usually things go wrong when proper equipment and procedures are not being used or followed,” he said.

There are four main stages of bale transport, each with risks: lifting, loading, transport and unloading. Here are some recommendations for staying safe.

Never lift beyond the centre of gravity of a bale. If a bale is lifted too high, it could roll the vehicle or fall off and crush the operator or bystanders.

motorists, if you can’t see a driver’s mirrors, they can’t see you.

Unloading

Loading

Loading too quickly can unsettle already placed loads, creating risks for loaders and bystanders.

Ensure there are no bystanders near the transport vehicle, especially the opposite side of the vehicle being loaded.

Stack bales in a tight, pyramidal format to provide support during transport.

Do not push bales too hard onto the vehicle. This could cause bales on the opposite side of the vehicle to fall off.

Secure bales with straps in both directions as per regulations across most of Canada to protect motorists while on the road.

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Visibility and blind spots can create multiple roadway hazards for both transport drivers and motorists.

Plan your route and be aware of traffic conditions.

Use proper warning lights and consider using a pilot vehicle to help warn motorists of upcoming (especially left) turns. Even with all these measures in place, be cautious. Motorists may not see or recognize your turning lights. For

Unloading should be done cautiously to avoid unexpected bale movement.

Select a location for unloading that has even, hard ground with adequate space for manoeuvring.

Clear the area of bystanders.

Determine whether the load has shifted during transport.

Make adjustments to reduce the risk of bales falling.

Remove all straps carefully and do not begin unloading until the truck driver is clear of the site.

Ensure your unloading equipment is adequate for the weight of the bales and height of the bale stack.

Unload from the top, working down as you go.

Pierce bales carefully so as not to push bales off the opposite side of the vehicle.

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When handling bales, the lift capacity on a front-end loader or telehandler must be greater than the bale being moved. If not, the vehicle could overturn.

Always use proper loading systems when lifting with front-end loaders. Buckets should not be used. Double spears work well but beware of single spears.

They should not be used unless they are supplemented with a stabilizer to keep the bale from rotating and giving way, rolling over bystanders or operators in the process.

Always pierce round bales in the centre of the load. If it’s too low it could rotate forward along the spear pivot point, breaking free from handling equipment and rolling onto anyone in its path. Too high and it could rotate back and crush the operator.

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Summer weather looks to move back in Issued: August 5, 2013 | Covering: August 7 – August 14 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

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he first part of this forecast period is going to feel fairly fall-like, as our weather is dominated by a large and strong upper low. This low has sat over Hudson Bay for the last week or so and has been responsible for our cool weather of late. The weather models show this low will finally start breaking down and moving off to the East.

Before it does, it is expected to drop southward, bringing cool conditions along with unsettled weather.

As this upper low drops southward it will bring with it plenty of cool air, especially in the upper atmosphere. This means daytime highs will struggle on most days to reach 20 C. Most days will see a mix of sun and cloud, with clouds increasing during the day as daytime heating sets off cloud formation.

Along with the clouds there will be widely scattered showers and even the odd thundershower.

The upper low looks to finally move out of the region by Satur-

day. We’ll continue to be under a northwesterly flow over the weekend, but with a warmer upper atmosphere and surface high pressure we should see mainly sunny skies on both Saturday and Sunday. The sunshine should help to boost temperatures back into the mid-20s.

The sunny and warm conditions should continue into the first part of next week. By midweek the weather models show a building ridge of high pressure to our southwest. This will begin to switch the airflow across our region to more southwesterly, meaning an increase in humidity along with the chance of thunderstorms — in other words, typical summer-like weather.

Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 20 to 30 C; lows, 8 to 15 C.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 30 days ending Aug. 1. Two areas saw excessive amounts of rain during that period: The first is over southwestern Manitoba, where amounts up to 175 mm were recorded. The second was northwestern agricultural Manitoba, where once again, thunderstorms brought upward of 175 mm.

Cool end to July to continue?

Right now we’re stuck in a cool pattern — and those aren’t always easy to break

By Daniel Bezte co-operator contributor

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nteresting that before I left on vacation to the Rockies, I would leave a series of articles about blocking patterns and cut-off lows, as that’s exactly what happened to the weather during the second half of July!

For the first time since I started writing these articles back in 2004, I took a break from writing — not because I wanted to, rather because I was “off the grid.”

That is, I went camping out west into the mountains where, for the most part, there was no cellphone service, never mind Internet access. I had a great time on the trip and it seems I took the nice, dry, hot weather with me, as I only saw a couple of small thunderstorms over a three-week period and saw daytime highs, at least until the last few days, routinely in the midto upper 20s, with even some low 30s thrown in.

I left Manitoba back on July 15 after a fairly warm and dry start to the month. At one of my

first stops for fuel I should have realized a change was in the air.

When I stopped for gas in Regina I noticed, out of the corner of my eye, an unusual-looking vehicle in the parking lot topping up some of its fluids. On closer inspection, the car/truck/tank was actually the storm-chasing vehicle Dominator 3. Needless to say — way cool! I talked to the storm chasers briefly and they indicated things were going to get very interesting stormwise over the next few days over much of eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba. Since I was camping, I thanked my lucky stars I was moving farther west and would probably miss most of the action, and for the most part I did.

What I discovered about myself during this trip is that forecasting the weather in the mountains, without having any access to the Internet, is extremely difficult. Heck, even with the Internet I’m not sure how well I would have done.

I also discovered that without watching the weather unfold using the Internet, you quickly

lose track of overall weather trends and patterns. When I left Manitoba it looked as though warm weather would continue for most of the month. When I got back I discovered the warm pattern was quickly replaced by a much more active and cool pattern. When did that happen?

When all the data for the month of July were added up, it turned out that even after a warm start to the month, the cool to cold second half of the month resulted in below-average temperatures. One thing I’m happy to report is that Environment Canada has redone its weather data website and it appears all of its stations are once again available and reporting accurate data — yay! Looking at all three major stations (Winnipeg, Brandon and Dauphin) it turns out July was between 0.6 and 1.0 C below average.

Precipitation, for the most part, was near average, with a few locations, especially in western regions, seeing above-average amounts due to thunderstorms.

The Winnipeg region saw slightly above average amounts, with

both Brandon and Dauphin seeing right around average. Take a look at this week’s map for a better idea of rainfall amounts.

Who called it?

OK, now on to the best part: What will August’s weather be like? First we need to do a quick check to see who best predicted the near-average amount of rainfall along with the slightly below-average temperatures for July. It would seem the award for closest forecast would have to go to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which called for slightly belowaverage temperatures (bang-on) along with well-above-average amounts of precipitation (not so bang-on). Everyone else called for warm, dry weather.

Looking ahead to August, let’s all hope the Old Farmer’s Almanac doesn’t get it right again, as it calls for well-below-average temperatures and well-aboveaverage amounts of precipitation. Over at the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac they appear to call for above-average temperatures along with near- to aboveaverage amounts of rain, as it

mentions hot several times and also mentions thunderstorms and wet periods.

Over at Environment Canada they are calling for near-average temperatures over southern regions, with above-average temperatures in the north. Precipitation looks as if it will be near average.

Finally, my forecast calls for… drum roll please… oh heck, it’s a tough call! The current midto long-range weather models point toward a warm to hot second half of August, but we are currently stuck in a cool pattern and these patterns are not always that easy to break (check out the last couple of articles if you want to know why). If the models are correct — something we’ll know by next weekend — then I think August will end up seeing slightly above-average temperatures along with nearaverage amounts of rain. If our current pattern doesn’t break by this weekend, then expect a cooler-than-average month, with near- to above-average amounts of rain. How’s that for covering all bases?

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new $750,000 fund for Manitoba’s conservation districts to spend helping farmers improve water quality is welcomed, but it’s a drop in the bucket when it comes to saving Lake Winnipeg, farmers and conservation district leaders say.

“I’d say this program is better than nothing, but barely,” Keys t o n e A g r i c u l t u ra l Pro d u c e r s (KAP) president Doug Chorney said in an interview July 31. “If you really want to do things on the landscape and affect things like water quality it’s going to take more effort than this.”

“If you really want to do things on the landscape and affect things like water quality it’s going to take more effort than this.”

The Growing Assurance — Ecological Goods and Services program announced last week will fund Manitoba conservation districts to work with farmers to improve the quality of water going into Lake Winnipeg. PHOTOS: ALLAN DAWSON

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The federal-provincial Growing Assurance — Ecological Goods and Services program announced last week is designed to help finance implementation of beneficial management practices on Manitoba farmers. Projects include water retention structures, wetland restoration, wetland construction, riparian enhancement, improvements to natural areas, grassed waterways, perennial cover for sensitive lands and shelterbelts.

One reser voir recently built near Elm Creek to store run-off from a half section of farmland, which is then used to irrigate surrounding land, cost $40,000. On that basis, the announced fund would fund 19 projects.

The Manitoba government cut $600,000 in funding for Manitoba Conservation districts in its budget this spring, said Murray Seymour, chair of the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association. The new program will help offset the shortfall, he said.

Retention dams are among the projects to be funded under the Growing Assurance — Ecological Goods and Services program.

“Had those cuts not been made, this program would’ve really boosted what we can do on the landscape.”

A l t h o u g h Grow i n g Fo r w a rd 2 is a five-year program, future funding for Growing Assurance is unclear. Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said it depends on how successful the scheme is in this fiscal year.

“I guess the pot is never big enough,” he said when asked if the program is underfunded.

The new program was wel-

comed by Selena Randall, research development co-ordinator for the Watershed Systems Research Program at the University of Manitoba. The Watershed Systems Research Program was established by the Manitoba government to develop new farm production systems that reduce the negative impacts on surface water.

“Through our research over the next four years we will identify how best to use such practices in Manitoba and demonstrate them

to farmers and advisers,” Randall wrote in an email.

Les McEwan, chair of Tobacco Creek Model Watershed, also welcomed the program.

“In recent years there has been a definite shortage of funds to pay for actual structural changes in the area of watershed management and hopefully this can help alleviate part of the construction funding shortfall,” he wrote in an email. “That being said, we also need to maintain research and evaluation funding to ensure that funds being expended by the individual conservation districts are being done in the most efficient manner possible and will give Manitobans the results they expect.”

Kostyshyn, a former vice-chair and chair of the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association, said channelling funds through conser vation districts (C.D.s) makes sense because they are made up of people living in the areas where the projects will take place.

“At the end of the day we feel this is the perfect recipe to move forward and be very proactive,” he said.

Seymour agrees.

“C.D.s are in about 90 per cent of agro-Manitoba,” he said.

“We’re pretty well the only ones that deliver that type of grassroots programming for the farmers out there on water issues. I think it’s a good fit for us delivering.”

The program will be overseen by a steering committee made up of representatives from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) and Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship.

Farmers can get more information about the Growing Assurance program from the following addresses on MAFRI’s website: h t t p : / / w w w. g ov. m b. c a / a g r i culture/environment/eco logical-goods-and-services/ growing-assurance-egs.html. http://www.gov.mb.ca/agricul ture/environment/ecolog ical-goods-and-services/pubs/ egs%20bmp%20catalogue%20 merged%20june%2025_2013.pdf.

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biofuels mandate, EPA targets loom Committee members will work during the August recess to seek consensus

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E85 ethanol fuel is shown being pumped into a vehicle at a gas station selling alternative fuels in the town of Nevada, Iowa. Nearby, the Lincolnway Energy company is converting corn to biodiesel ethanol fuel to be used in flexible-fuelled vehicles as an alternative energy source to oil. Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed T:8.125”

hange may be looming for the U.S. biofuel mandate as a powerful congressional panel sets its sights on the program and pressure mounts for the Obama administration to relieve fuel market problems created by rising renewable fuel targets.

Requiring increasing amounts of biofuels to be blended into the nation’s gasoline and diesel supplies, the renewable fuel program has been hailed as an unmitigated success by supporters, who see knock-on effects in boosting the nation’s agricultural economy, and slammed as fundamentally flawed by detractors.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s overdue final rule

on 2013 biofuel production targets is at the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for review and could be released any day. Initial targets for 2014 could follow within weeks.

Meanwhile, after getting input from more than a dozen groups — from biofuel producers to chicken farmers — at a two-day hearing last week, leaders of the House Energy and Commerce panel have pledged action on the Renewable Fuel Standard.

In rare bipartisanship for the often divided committee, lawmakers on both sides signalled a willingness to take on a policy that jump-started the U.S. biofuel industry and helped to pump up U.S. corn production, shoring up the farm economy.”

“This is not an issue that you’re going to just shove through with the majority party, because there are differences in our own party,” Republican Congressman John Shimkus, of Illinois, who heads the panel’s subcommittee on environment and economy, told Reuters.

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Committee members will work during the August recess to seek consensus on potential adjustments to the renewable fuel program. Shimkus is one of four Republicans chosen by committee chairman Fred Upton to lead the reform efforts.

L a w m a k e r s a re d i v i d e d largely on regional lines. Biofuel backers say the targets have decreased U.S. dependence on oil and created a healthy renewable fuels industry and new jobs.

Oil refiners argue that soft U.S. demand for gasoline — which reflects economic weakness and rising fuel economy — has dramatically raised the cost of compliance with the program.

Refiners need to accumulate ethanol credits, or Renewable Identification Numbers (RINS), instruments created by the EPA, to prove they have blended their share of renewable fuels into gasoline and diesel.

If they do not blend, they need to buy an RIN for each gallon of ethanol. The opaque ethanol RIN market has exploded this year, with prices spiralling from a few cents in January to almost $1.50 last week.

Oil refiners have decried the costs of complying with the biofuel mandate.

One, Lyondell Basell, which operates a Houston refinery, said last week its RIN obligations could reach $200 million this year, up from $30 million in 2012.

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CROP REPORT

Persistent cool, showery weather slowing crop development Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives crop report for Aug. 6, 2013 Weekly Provincial Summary

Crop growth continues to be slowed by the cooler temperatures and the frequent rainfall in some areas of Manitoba.

The moderate temperatures will benefit flowering and grain filling of many crop types.

However, a return to warmer temperatures will help advance the warm, season crops such as grain corn, soybeans, edible beans and sunflowers.

Winter wheat harvest has started in Manitoba with preliminary reports of yields ranging from 60 to 80 bushels per acre, with good quality and protein levels.

Southwest Region

Rainfall varied with accumulations of 10 to 50 mm. Temperatures remain cooler than normal. Moisture levels remain above normal and there are still reports of overland flooding.

Several cereal fields are starting to show disease pressure; fusarium head blight can be found in almost all wheat fields and the severity varies according to variety and fungicide application.

Cool, moist conditions allow canola to flower for several weeks, increasing yield

potential. Sclerotinia is evident in several fields in the region. Some producers in the southeast part of the region are reporting high numbers of army worms.

Several producers have been silaging over the past week and cereal silage is yielding average to above average.

Northwest Region

Temperatures were moderate to below seasonal, with occasional overnight lows of 6 C to 8 C. Winter wheat is ripening with harvest anticipated shortly. Perennial ryegrass is being swathed.

Symptoms of fusar ium head blight and sclerotinia is reported across the region.

Grasshopper activity is low and generally on lighter pastures, soils and ridges.

Haying conditions improved the past week. Overall, the tame forage acres are approximately 75 per cent baled and 25 per cent has been cut; generally, average yields are reported. Forage quality is variable, rating from good to poor.

The native hay harvest has begun in the accessible drier fields.

Central Region

The Central Region saw cooler temperatures, along with scattered showers. Eastern parts of the region report 15 to 25 mm of rain, while western areas received 20 to 40 mm.

A few winter wheat fields have been harvested. Fungicide applications for sclerotinia management continue on the later-seeded canola f i e l d s, w h e re s t a g i n g a n d moisture conditions warrant.

More blackleg leaf lesions were reported throughout the region.

Bacterial blight is evident in most soybean fields and some edible bean fields, as is sunburn. Root rots are evident in many soybean fields.

Late-germinating wild oats are now evident in some winter wheat and spring wheat crops.

Redroot pigweed and kochia are also evident in canola and some cereal crops. Volunteer crops, including canola, soybeans and corn, are becoming more noticeable.

Diamondback lar vae are found in canola with no significant damage at this point.

Higher bertha army worm trap counts are seen, with numbers in the low to uncertain risk

range. Trap counts are starting to decline. Grasshopper activity continues in much of the region, although many areas report a decline in numbers.

Eastern Region

Rainfall amounts in the Eastern Region ranged from five to 16 mm this past week.

Crops in general are doing well.

Concerns about grasshoppers, green cloverworm, army worms and other defoliators continue in cereal, canola and soybean fields. Canola concerns are moving from leaf damage to pod damage issues.

No soybean aphid reports to date; some diamondback larvae have been found and one field above threshold was sprayed.

Root rots continue to be a problem in soybeans with lab reports indicating either fusarium wilt or phytophthora root rot.

First-cut haying is finishing up with progress at five per cent cut and 90 per cent baled or silage. Harvest of native grasses is well underway and roughly 80 per cent complete.

Average per cent of normal yields for both first and sec-

ond cut are reported as: alfalfa 95 per cent, grass/alfalfa 95 per cent, other tame hay 95 per cent and wild hay 75 per cent.

Pasture conditions in the region are rated as 50 to 75 per cent good, 25 per cent fair and zero to 25 per cent poor in the region. Livestock water supply is rated at 100 per cent adequate.

Interlake Region

Precipitation amounts ranging from four to 30 mm was experienced. Cool daytime temperatures delayed crop ripening in such crops as winter wheat and other spring cereals.

Winter wheat harvest on select fields in North and South Interlake have started. Early reports indicate the yields are less than expected but quality is good. Canola continues to ripen slowly with the chance that some fields in South Interlake may be cut towards the end of the week.

Second-cut hay began with reports of 0.5 to one ton per acre yield. Native hay is still being cut and baled with yields ranging from one to 1.5 ton per acre. Pasture and dugout conditions are good.

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Food miles getting bad rap, says new conference board study Report says the amount of energy used, and carbon produced, in transportation pales in comparison to the amount used to produce the food

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hen it comes to its carbon footprint, local food isn’t better than products transported vast distances, says the Conference Board of Canada.

“Significantly more energy is consumed during the production process of most foods, relative to the energy that is consumed while in storage and transit,” says a new report from the board’s Centre for Food in Canada.

Moreover, “if transported in an environment that is not temperature controlled, a locally sourced product can, in fact, be less fresh than one that has been transported over a longer distance.”

Advances in both refrigerated transport and supply chain logistics have lowered food prices for consumers and expanded opportunities for agri-food exporters, the report states.

T h a t’s g i v e n c o n s u m e r s more choices, with one American study finding the number of products carried in a typical grocery store has increased from 30,000 to nearly 50,000 in the last 10 years alone.

The report also states that it would be good for food producers in this country if other nations invested more in infrastructure such as cold storage.

For example, Canada exports fresh pork to Japan but China mostly buys frozen because it lacks the facilities to handle fresh product. The report also notes Mexico could greatly increase its purchases of frozen foods if rail shipments moved faster and there was more cold storage facilities.

The report notes pulse crops, such as dry beans and lentils, are increasingly shipped in containers “to reduce the amount of handling and maintain product integrity.” Containers also compensate for the lack of grain-handling infrastructure in many countries such as Indonesia and North Africa.

Although Canada’s pulse crop exports have nearly doubled during the last five years, “there is room for even more growth,” the report observes. “Canadian pulse products are predominantly food grade rather than feed grade and command a premium as a result. However, lack of container availability could stymie further growth of pulse exports from Canada.”

Long-distance shipping has lowered food costs and given consumers more choice, says new report. photo: thinkstock

Agriculture Hall of Fame There were six Manitobans inducted to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame July 10. This the fourth instalment of the inductee citations

John W. Kuhl

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ohn Kuhl, the second youngest of seven children, was born in 1928 and raised on a mixed farm at Gnadenthal, Man. He went to school in Gnadenthal, Gretna and Winkler.

After a short-lived stint as a pre-med student at the University of Manitoba, he joined his father in the family farming operation. In 1949, John married Lillian Warkentin; together they raised two sons, John and Keith, and four daughters, Juliana, Deborah, Rebecca and Susan. Lillian passed away in 2006.

In 1960, John and two family members founded the Southern Manitoba Potato Company (SMPC) based in Winkler.

Besides growing potatoes, SMPC began developing climate-controlled post-harvest technology. Eventually SMPC succeeded in meeting the most demanding industry standards for the production and storage of chipping potatoes. Seed potato production soon became another important line for the company.

SMPC is now owned and operated by son Keith, wife Karen and their sons Marlon and Jeremy, who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.

They are the fifth generation of Kuhl farmers in Manitoba. Keith is president, CEO and board chair. John still takes a daily interest in the operations of the farm.

John has led, or at least contributed to, just about every major development in the Manitoba fruit and vegetable industry over

the last 40 years. Under his chairmanship, Peak of the Market, as an organization grew and flourished.

John was a master at tackling touchy issues and calmly guiding a sometimes volatile group to a consensus.

John was involved in the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) for many years and was its president in 1987-88. At some point, he headed virtually every CHC committee.

He is one of a select few who have been recognized nationally by the horticultural industry for their contribution. He was awarded honorary life membership in 2000.

John leads by example, generously sharing his knowledge through regular contributions to industry educational meetings and tours of his farm. He worked with researchers of Agriculture Canada, University of Manitoba and the Manitoba Government.

John was a founding member of the Winkler Potato Company and the Kuhl Foundation. He also served as chair of a number of school boards over the years. John guided the congregation of the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church in the design and construction of the present facility, which accommodates some 800 people. It opened its doors just in time for the church’s centennial in 1988. With his way with young people, he became a gifted and long-standing youth leader of the church. John Kuhl’s leadership abilities are an inspiration for leaders in all walks of life.

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Aug. 8-10: Great Woods Music Festival, Great Woods Park, Beausejour.

Call 204-268-2814 or visit www.greatwoodspark.com.

Aug. 9-11: Rosenort Summer Festival, Westfield Community Park. Visit http://rosenortfestival.com.

Aug. 9-11: Winkler Harvest Festival and Exhibition. Visit http:// winklerharvestfestival.com or call 204-325-5600.

Aug. 10: Teulon Fair. Call 204-8862098 or email jtrombo@shaw.ca.

Aug 10-11: Gladstone Fair. Call 204870-9524 or email clay@mymts.net.

Aug. 23-25: Corn and Apple Festival, Morden. Visit www.cornandapple.com or call 204-823-2676.

Aug. 10-11: Roblin Fair. Call 204-3332189 or email roblinag@live.ca.

Aug. 24-25: McCreary Fair and Rodeo.

Call 204-835-2022 or email fletauct@mts.net.

Aug. 13-15: St. Vital Agricultural Society Fair and Display, St. Vital Centennial Arena, Winnipeg. Visit http://svas.ca/fair.html.

Sept. 7-8: Double B Rodeo and Country Fair, Beausejour. Call 204-205-0723 or email doublebrodeo@ highspeedcrow.ca.

Aug. 15-18: Hanover Agricultural Fair and Rodeo, Grunthal. Visit www. hanoverag.com.

Sept. 13-15: Harvest Moon Festival, Clearwater. Visit harvestmoonfestival.ca.

Aug. 17: Kelwood Fair and Horse Show. Call 204-967-2131 or (for horse show) 204-967-2380.

Oct. 5: Roland Pumpkin Fair. Call 204343-2314 or email artcam@ gmail.com.

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Sue and Larry Black (l to r) and their son David and his wife Ashley, pictured here with David and Ashley’s children Tucker, age one (held by Sue), Briar, age five, Jackson age four and Thomas age two, hosted their centennial celebrations on their Deloraine farm August 4.

DELORAINEarea farm celebrates 100 years of farming organically In addition to a century of farming without chemicals, Larry and Sue Black can also lay claim to having the first certified dairy operation in Manitoba

By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF / DELORAINE

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entury farms are rare enough but the centennial farm sign Larry and Sue Black will install by their driveway this month will also bear the words ‘100 years of organic farming.’

The Deloraine couple has asked around in the province’s organic community, but no one knows of anyone else who can make that claim.

“There could be other producers out there in a similar situation. We just don’t know of them,” says Larry.

The farm being recognized this weekend belongs to Larry and Sue, son David and his wife Ashley, and is comprised of 1,050 acres (including 410 rented acres) in the Lake Metigoshe area. It’s the home quarter of Thomas Black, Larry’s grandfather, who homesteaded here in 1913, that’s earned them their century farm status. His father, Bill, took over the farm after Thomas died in 1951 and he never adopted conventional production methods. With a small land base and mixed farm operation, he was always able to maintain soil fertility without synthetic inputs.

“My dad was never an innovator,” says Larry. “So he just never moved in that direction.”

In all these years, Larry is aware of just one time in the mid-1980s when his father ever attempted to spray.

“The situation was that my dad felt the wild millet was threatening the crop and he decided to spray it. I think it was either 1984 or 1985.”

Notably, it didn’t work, he adds.

“He worked the crop up anyways, which probably would be a deterrent to doing it again.”

Back to the land

Larry and Sue have farmed here since 1978. They bought 320 acres of their own that year, trying to farm a small mixed farm just like David’s parents.

Two-year-old Thomas Black has the same name as his great-great-grandfather who homesteaded the family’s Deloraine-area farm in 1913. PHOTOS: LORRAINE STEVENSON

“There could be other couples out there in a similar situation.

We just don’t know of them.”

LARRY BLACK

But after struggling awhile, they knew they needed a new game plan.

“I guess we were here probably about a year and a half emulating what my dad was doing, when I could see it wasn’t going to pay the bills,” says Larry.

That’s when they began to look seriously at dairy farming. Larry renovated an old barn in 1980, adding cement

floors and gutters and a milk house. They started with 18 cows and now milk 70.

Farming without chemicals, they obtained organic certification in 1996 to add value to the cash crops they were, by then, growing on additional land rented from Larry’s mother.

They built a new barn for their cows in 2003 and two years later moved the dairy

to organic when Guelph-based co-op Organic Meadow came west looking for organic milk producers. They became the first certified dairy operation in Manitoba in 2007 and helped develop the Manitoba Organic Milk Co-operative.

It was a natural fit, says Larry.

“Cropping and milking go hand in hand very well,” he says. “We’re able to produce almost all of our own feed, which is very beneficial. I think we’ve got a good combination of synergies working for us as long as there is a premium for organic.”

The farm also provides the quality of life they sought from the start. Neither Larry nor Sue, nor their son and daughter-in-law, work off farm.

Challenges loom, however. Disease pressures and weather events are mounting and there is the spectre of genetically modified alfalfa to worry about.

“Growing organic crops has become more challenging,” says Sue. “And we don’t have the tools available to us that a lot of the conventional people have to combat some of these things.”

It might be different if organic got its share of research dollars, the couple says.

“If we had a tenth as many dollars, who knows where the industry would be today?” says Larry.

But the next generation is just as determined to make this work.

“We want to have a sustainable farm for our family and their kids to come,” said David, a 33-year-old father of four.

“I’m encouraged by the system that we have. There’s always threats involved for our industry to continue. But I don’t think we would ever change the way we farm our land.”

The Blacks hosted a party and on-farm tours Aug. 4 to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary and recognition as a century farm by the Manitoba Historical Society and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Think before you toss Old freezer veggies may need to go — but not because of food safety

Lorraine Stevenson Crossroads Recipe Swap

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t’s August — and it’s freezing!

Or rather, it’s time for freezing corn, beans, peas, and other garden produce.

That prompted me to clean and defrost my freezer last month to make room for this year’s bounty. It felt like diving into a frosty attic truck.

The treasures! Here was a small piece of our wedding cake (2004) and a pie that resembled an old, crushed hat! But there was not-so-treasure-like stuff in there too — shrivelled beans and pale, crumbly rhubarb, and a couple of really uglylooking chunks of meat.

I tossed it all, partly to make room but also because I had some doubts about food safety.

I needn’t have worried, says Susan Proven, a Manitoba professional home economist who conducts food preservation workshops in south-

western Manitoba. Any food kept frozen remains safe to eat so long as the freezer is working properly and maintaining a consistent and correct low temperature (0 F or -18 C).

“If it stays in your freezer, it doesn’t become unsafe,” she said.

Whether I’d want to eat these long-frozen foods is another matter, she added. That’s because food’s flavour and texture deteriorates over time. Freezer burn isn’t a food safety issue either, but a matter of quality.

Susan tosses some things herself because of those quality issues. A few bags of shredded cabbage went into her compost pile and last year’s corn — “It was dry and probably overripe.” — were also tossed. But others were kept.

“I would never chuck peas,” she says. “First, they’re a ton of work, and even if they’ve lost some of their fresh flavour over time, they’re still fine in a stew or chicken pot pie.”

Other factors also come into play. For example, tomatoes and apples can be abundant one year and not the next.

She advises using a thermometer to ensure the freezer is maintaining a correct temperature, and writing a date on packages so you know what is as old as the hills and not worth keeping anymore.

Now that it’s mid-August you may have other questions about home preservation methods.

An excellent reference I frequently turn to is the National Centre for Home Food Preservation and its helpful website (http:// nchfp.uga.edu/), which lists all the most current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation. The University of Georgia Co-operative Extension’s fifth edition of its popular book, So Easy To Preserve contains the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations for safe food preservation. The 375-page book has more than 185 tested recipes, plus step-by-step instructions and in-depth information for both the new and experienced food preserver.

You can find out more information about ordering it at the same site.

Middle Eastern Cucumber Salad This is one of my favourite summer salads and makes great use of abundant cucumber this time of year. I like to serve this salad alongside a curry.

1/4 c. thinly sliced red onions 2 small cucumbers (about six inches long) 3/4 c. sour cream 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. sugar or honey 1 tbsp. green onions, chopped 1/4 c. parsley minced 2 tbsp. minced dill 1/2 c. lightly toasted walnuts PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

Harvest Corn Chowder Here’s a recipe for enjoying abundant fresh produce or using up some of last year’s corn before you fill the freezer again.

1 tbsp. butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cans creamed corn 4 c. corn kernels 4 c. potatoes, peeled and diced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced 3 c. milk 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/2 red pepper, chopped Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable Medley Casserole 1/4 c. butter, melted 1/2 c. cornflake crumbs 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated 1 c. green beans, french cut 1 c. cauliflower florets, cooked tender crisp 1 c. carrots, sliced and cooked tender crisp 1/4 c. onion, coarsely chopped 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (10-oz./284-g) can cream of mushroom soup 1 c. sliced potatoes, cooked tender crisp

In a saucepan; melt butter. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add creamed corn, corn kernels, potatoes, mushroom soup and mushrooms. Stir in milk, green and red peppers.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and serve. Serves 10.

In small bowl, combine butter, cornflake crumbs and Parmesan cheese until well mixed; set aside. In greased baking dish, place beans, cauliflower, carrots and onions.

Add cheddar cheese and soup; stir until well mixed. Arrange potatoes in layer over vegetable mixture. Evenly top with crumb mixture.

Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serves 8.

Source: Peak of the Market

Source: Peak of the Market

Peel cucumbers and cut into very thin slices.

Stir in sour cream, red onions, garlic, sugar or honey, green onions, parsley, and minced dill. Chill and keep refrigerated until time to serve. Lightly toast walnuts and add just before serving.

RECIPE SWAP If you have a recipe or a column suggestion please write to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794 Carman, Man. R0G 0J0 or email Lorraine Stevenson at: lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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August care of roses Some techniques for encouraging fall bloom

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

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grow hardy roses — some from the Explorer series, several from the Parkland series, and a few from the Canadian Artist series, and I have learned a few tricks over the years to keep my roses blooming for most of the growing season. Although touted as being “ever blooming,” most hardy roses bloom profusely in July and then they take a bit of a hiatus to regroup before they produce another display in late August and September — this autumn display is never as prolific as the burst of spring bloom.

Although not a lot can be done about this natural cycle, there are some techniques that will work to encourage more bloom in the fall.

As my roses bloom in July, I am always diligent about deadheading spent blooms.

This not only improves the appearance of the rose garden but it prevents the plants from putting any resources into developing seed — rosehips —

when all I want are blooms. As bloom begins to wane in early August, I continue to give the roses adequate water so that drought does not prompt the bushes to stop setting buds. At the same time, I give the roses another — and final — application of fertilizer. I sometimes use a fertilizer specifically designed for roses, but I often just use a balanced fertilizer. I am careful, however, not to use a lawn fertilizer that is very high in nitrogen.

This application of nutrients will encourage the rose bushes to set more buds and yet it will have been applied early enough so that the bushes will use up the nutrients before freeze-up. It is never a good idea to fertilize too late in the season, as new growth will result which opens the plant up to frost damage and winterkill.

I also watch for disease problems. During the hot days of August, particularly if humidity levels are high, I keep a watchful eye for any sign of black spot — indicated by dark-coloured spots

With proper midsummer care, perhaps you will have some prizewinning roses to exhibit. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

on the leaves, often with yellow haloes around the spots.

The leaves yellow and drop off and significant defoliation will occur without treatment, weakening the bush and significantly reducing its production of bloom. I institute a fungicide spray program if I see any black spot.

Another fungal problem, rust, is indicated by yellow spots on the leaf surfaces and

orange-yellow spots, that look like raised warts, on the undersides of the leaves. Unlike black spot, rust occurs during damp, cool weather, particularly when the foliage remains wet for long periods of time.

Another fungal disease that occurs when damp conditions prevail is powdery mildew. A white powder-like substance on the leaf surfaces indicates the presence

of mildew. All of these fungal diseases can be combated successfully by using a fungicide spray program. Copper sulphate is one commercial product commonly used but there are home remedies that will work. One is to simply buy some sulphur and mix it with water to produce a spray.

Another is to use baking soda (about 1/2 tablespoon in a litre of water) along with a couple of drops of soap — I use insecticidal soap — to make a fungicide spray.

Disease problems in roses can be reduced by mulching roses so soil doesn’t splash up on the foliage — I grow thyme under my roses, and by avoiding getting the foliage wet when watering. This late in the season, rose bushes might have dense growth; thinning out some of the branches to let in more air and sunlight will help to alleviate disease problems. Proper care of roses in early August will pay benefits later in the fall.

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Man.

More on kitchens

If you’re updating yours, read on for some good ideas Connie Oliver Around the House

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re you in the middle of a kitchen renovation? There are certain scenarios that happen that may require a change but not necessarily an entire cabinet replacement. Perhaps you’ve decided you need additional storage space and choose to add a stand-alone pantry to your kitchen but are having a hard time finding one that matches the existing cabinetry, or you want to add an i sl a n d a nd a re ha ving the same issue with mismatched finishes. Another common dilemma is a lower cabinet water damage event, either from the sink drain or a dishwasher leak. Again, finding matching cabinetry can be a challenge, especially if your current ones are older. Paint might be the answer to your d i l e m m a . By p a i n t i n g t h e lower cabinets, island and pantr y, as was done in the photograph, you can have a kitchen that is both co-ordinated and lovely and save big bucks in the process.

Maybe you’re just tired of all of the wood and need to add some colour. The right choice could transform your kitchen and give it new life.

Finding the right paint colour for your kitchen cabinets is the key to the success of the outcome of the overall look.

In the photograph, the softgreen colour works perfectly with the honey-wood tones of the upper cabinets. The wood has a yellow undertone so choosing a paint colour with a similar undertone was the best choice. Notice too that the hue of the green paint is not stronger than, nor lighter than, the hue of the natural wood. This gives balance to the space so that neither the upper cabinets n o r l ow e r c a b i n e t s s t a n d out or appear top or bottom

You can have a kitchen that is both co-ordinated and lovely and save big bucks in the process.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF MOEN

heavy. If you imagine it in the extreme, with dark espresso cabinets on top and light-green paint on the bottom you can visualize how the room would look top heavy and unbalanced.

When painting the lower cabinets you want to pay special attention to your existing flooring and countertop colour and pattern. In the photograph, the grey-white floor tiles and marble countertop work well with the green lower cabinets.

Again, as an example of what wouldn’t work, imagine the flooring having a strong

pattern of blue and white and you can see that this particular colour of green cabinetry may not be the best choice. In that situation, you’d want to find a paint colour that would work with the blue and white flooring and also with the tones of the existing cabinetry.

Once you’ve narrowed down your colour options get some additional advice. When you think you’ve found the colour, test it out before you paint all of your cabinets. Get a length of foam core, cardboard or what have you, and paint it

in your chosen colour. Lean it on the floor in front of the cabinets you intend to paint and live with it for a day or so to see how the light plays on it and how the overall feel is.

Take your time. Consider it from all angles.

W h e n y o u t h i n k y o u’v e found the perfect colour then prep the cabinets and choose a good-quality cabinet paint so that your efforts will last for years to come.

Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Winnipeg.

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Spilling the beans about snap beans A low-calorie food that contains a variety of nutrients

By Julie Garden-Robinson NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE

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ost of us remember the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. You may recall that Jack traded his widowed mother’s cow for some magic beans. Jack planted the magic beans, which grow into a giant beanstalk overnight. When Jack climbed the beanstalk, he discovered the home of a giant high above the clouds.

The rest of the story includes Jack stealing gold coins and a hen that lays golden eggs.

Ultimately, the giant meets an untimely demise when Jack cuts down the beanstalk. By the story’s end, Jack and his mom enjoy newfound wealth. Those old fairy tales didn’t always teach morals, did they?

I was always a little worried about planting beans when I was a child. Did the manufacturer slip some magic ones in the envelope? Would we be dealing with a giant plant or, worse yet, a giant in our backyard?

Fortunately, I didn’t encounter any magic beans. When gardening with children, bean seeds are large enough for little fingers to manipulate, and like the beans in the story, snap bean plants grow fairly quickly.

Snap beans are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a number of ways. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

Snap beans, also commonly referred to as green beans or string beans, are close relatives to dry edible beans. They both belong to the same genus/species and together are referred to as “common beans.” However, snap beans are harvested and consumed while immature, before the inner bean in the pod has begun to develop.

On the other hand, dry edible beans are the inner seeds of the pod and are not harvested

until mature (when the pod is too firm and fibrous to be consumed fresh). Because snap beans are picked at this young stage, the beans can be snapped in half with a simple twist of the fingers, hence the name “snap” beans.

Snap bean varieties include purple, wax (yellow) and the very common green bean.

Although snap beans are botanically similar to dry edible beans, they differ greatly in nutritional value. Snap beans

are an excellent, low-calorie food that contains a variety of nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and potassium, but they contain less starch, protein, fibre and folate than dry edible beans. While snap beans are a very nutritious food, they are not quite as nutrient dense as dry edible beans.

Snap beans can be an important part of a healthy diet for several reasons. They are naturally low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium, which may contribute to the prevention of obesity and heart disease. Snap beans, along with many other fruits and vegetables, also may protect against the formation of cancerous cells in the body because of their antioxidant properties.

When selecting fresh green beans, look for beans that are deep green and straight, and snap easily. Snap beans are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a number of ways, including steamed, stir-fried or even tossed in a salad.

If you have a surplus of snap beans, be sure to preserve them properly for safety and quality. Green beans should be blanched (heated in boiling water) for three minutes to

inactivate the enzymes that can lead to losses of colour and texture during freezing. They are then chilled quickly and packaged in labelled containers.

Canning green beans requires the use of a pressure canner. Green beans are a lowacid food, so they cannot be processed safely in a boilingwater bath. A pressure canner allows you to reach a high enough temperature of 115.5 C (240 F) to inactivate the spores. Without proper canning procedures, the deadly botulism toxin could be produced in the sealed jar.

The NDSU Extension Service has free home food preservation materials available online. The Food Freezing Guide has directions for freezing many types of food and is available at http://www. ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/ fn403.pdf. If you would like to can green beans, see Home Canning Low-Acid Vegetables available at http://www. ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/ fn173.pdf.

Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

Nature’s daily treasures

By Judy Bauereiss FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

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ach day is a mix of light and shadowy moments; some days more light than shadow; other days more shadow than light. I got home recently after an anxious time in the city where a loved one had undergone eye surgery. While having breakfast at a friend’s home, before I had gone to pick up the patient, I spotted movement in their yard beyond the patio. The movement turned out to be two rabbits. They sat

still for a long time, a gift and a sign of good feelings for the trip home. Often in anxious times, nature gives me signs, daily treasures to calm my mind. The bunnies were right — we had a smooth trip home.

It usually takes me a day or two to “find my feet” after such an excursion. The next morning I opted for mindless grass pulling from my front flower beds. As I worked, two ruby-throated hummingbirds dive-bombed me overhead — probably two territorial males. I also heard, then saw,

a phoebe calling from its satellite dish perch.

When I had finished pulling grass I took a slow drive on the ATV down a back road, noticing the dank smell of the still water in the ditches, the clumps of marsh marigolds, and the wildflowers. I also startled a muskrat swimming near a culvert, its beady, dark eyes, and water-streaked body, glinting in the sun. Once again, I had been blessed with daily treasures.

Judy Bauereiss writes from Inglis, Man.

PHOTO: LILLIAN DEEDMAN

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 8, 2013

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

ANTIQUES ANTIQUES Antique Vehicles 1929 CHEVY 1-TON TRUCK to restore, $2500.00; 1980 Chevy 1/2-Ton body parts all, $200.00; 10x30-in Logan Metal Lathe drill press hack saw, $2000.00; 1985-87 Chevette windshield, $50.00.

(204)757-2091.

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

MEYERS AUCTION 2 Day Estate Museum AuctionSat., Aug. 17th & Sun., Aug 18th Strathclair MB.THIS IS A PARTIAL LISTING ONLY- 2 RINGS ATTIMES EACH DAY. McLaughlin Cutter; Buggy;Sleigh Bunk; Buck Board; 2 Wagons; Hames;Horse Shoes; Lrg Qnty of Wagon Wheels; BlackSmith’s Shop set up w/tools; Large selection ofFarm, Tobacco & Household Tins; Red Indian Tins;White Rose Tins; 6, ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES: 1926 FORD COUPE; 1919 490 CHEV CAR; 1923FORD MODEL T; 1919 DODGE BROTHERSTOURING CAR; 1925/26 CHEV TRUCK; 1920MODEL T FORD; 1918 FORD MODEL T; 1950’SCHEV 1-TON TRUCK; 3 VINTAGE CAR BODIES;MASSEY 30 TRACTOR; ENAMEL & TIN SIGNS;GINGER BEER BOTTLES; THIS IS A PRIVATECOLLECTION SET UP AS A MUSEUM- 1000’S OFITEMS… SOMETHING OF INTEREST FOR EVE-RY COLLECTOR. MUCH MORE THAN LISTEDCHECK THE WEB FOR PICTURES & FULL LIST-ING MEYERS AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS Pan-cake Breakfast hosted by the Strathclair Lions ClubSun 8:00am to 10:00am BRADLEY MEYERS,CPPA- AUCTIONEER Arden (204)368-2333 cell(204)476-6262 www.meyersauctions.com

Winnipegosis

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Parkland

Birtle

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Shoal Lake

Langruth

Neepawa

Gladstone

1

Brandon

Carberry

Treherne

Westman Boissevain

Waskada

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Killarney

Pilot Mound Crystal City

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin

Souris

Melita

Interlake

Erickson Minnedosa

Rapid City

Reston

Arborg

Lundar Gimli

Hamiota

Virden

EISNER AUCTIONS

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

Steinbach

1

Red River

AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Auctions Various BE AN AUCTIONEER. (507)995-7803 www.auctioneerschool.com

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland MEYERS AUCTION 10:00am Sat., Aug. 10th, 2013 Estate of Nick Kazmerik ON LOCATION AT: 415 William St Neepawa, MB. 2008 Ford F150 XLT TRITON Extended Cab, 4x4, Automatic, Air Cond, Power Windows, Safetied, 56,900-km; 2 PROPERTIES SELLING BY AUCTION 1:00pm Sat., Aug. 10th, 2013 PROPERTY #1 House & Property Located at 415 William St approx a 780-sq.ft. home on a nicely landscaped mature lot. PROPERTY #2 Vacant Lot Located between #453 & #465 William St Vacant Lot used for Garden Area. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW CONTACT TONY ANTONIUK AT (204)476-2148. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: Economy Wood Cook Stove; 6) Hudson’s Bay 4 Point Wool Blankets; Walking Plow; Cream Cans; Bead Board Cupboard; 2) Cream Separators used as flower planters; Steamer Trunk; Barn Lanterns; Coal Oil Lanterns & Lamps; 3) Flour Bins; Mixing Bowls; Cistern Hand Pump; Stoneware Crocks; Redwing & Medalta some w/lids; Candlestick Telephone; 2) Washboards; Counter Balance Scales w/Scoop; Cedar Trunk; SHOP TOOLS: 4-in.

Bench Vice; Metal Saw Horses; Lg Quantity of Rope; 20-ft. Aluminum Extension Ladder; Tool Boxes w/assorted contents; Organizers & Contents; Nails; Nuts & Bolts; C Clamps; Hack Saws; Oils & Shop Fluids; Rockwell Beaver Table Saw; Bench Grinder; Power Pal Portable Air Compressor; 6-ft.

Bench Grinder; LARGE SELECTION OF GARDEN TOOLS INCLUDING: 2) Push Mowers: MTD 4.5-HP; 2) Reel Mowers; Wheelbarrows; Rakes; Hoes; Shovels; Garden Hose; Hose Reels; Garden Insecticides Etc.; Pails; Brooms; Watering Cans; 2) Electric Chain Saws; Homelite Super 2 Chain Saw; Weed Eaters; Bow Saws; Tree Trimmers; FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD: Woods Deep Freezer approx 21 cf; Brass Umbrella Stand; Ladderback Arm Chair; Wood Kitchen Table & 6 Chairs; Microwave & Stand; Table Lamps; Radios; Quilts, Bedding & Towels; Wicker Basket; Gloves; Winter Coats; Lloyds & RCA TVs; End Tables; Coffee Table; Framed Pictures; Wash Basin; Wood Single Pedestal Desk; Dishes; Cutlery; Pots & Pans; Casserole Dishes; Roasters; Household Cleaners; Bdrm Suites (by Vilas Canada, Sagers’ Maple Shops, Calgary) & Beds; Electrolux Vacuums; Metal Storage Shelving; BBQ; Coleman Camp Stove; Wood Picnic Table; Lawn Chairs; Patio Table; 2 Cement Bird Baths; 2) Cement Flower Pots w/Flowers; Potted Flowers. BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262 cell www.meyersauctions.com

SAT., AUG. 10, 9 AM

EISNER’S AUCTION CENTRE

SWAN RIVER MANITOBAS LARGEST

43RD ANNUAL

HARVEST EQUIPMENT SALE Includes 3 NH TX66 combines farmer upgrading.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

at FRASER AUCTION BARN - BRANDON, MB. - SATURDAY AUGUST 17th at 10:00 AM DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. sales yard 1/2 mile north of the junction of highways #1 & #10 on #25 Wheatbelt Road. Brandon, MB. THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: Trucks, Trailers, Roofing Equipment, Roofing Supplies, Tools, Roofing Sheet Metal, Office Equipment and much more. This will be a huge sale. Complete asset dispersal of both the Brandon, MB. and Winnipeg, MB. locations. Everything from Winnipeg will be hauled to Brandon and everything will be sold in our HUGE sale.

SEMI TRUCK*2000 Volvo Hwy Tractor, 500 HP, 12.7l Detroit Eng Series 60, 13 Spd Trans, S/N 4V4ND1RJ8YN239942, 151,832 kms showingVEHICLE*2007 Chevrolet Silverado 4 x 4 1500 Ext Cab, 8 Cyl, Orange,4.8l, V8 Gas Eng, Auto Trans, Ait Cruise, Tilt, box Liner, Receiver Hitch, S/N 1GCEK19C17Z536870, 180,203 kms showing*2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, Reg Cab, Light PU, 6 Cyl, White, 4.3l, V6 eng, Auto Trans, Air, Tilt, Ladder Rack, Box Liner, Receiver Hitch, S/N 3GCEC14X87G229039, 115,045 Kms Showing*2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, Reg Cab, Light PU, 6 Cyl, Orange, 4.3l, V6 Gas Eng, Auto Trans, Air, Tilt, Box Liner, Ladder Rack, Receiver Hitch, S/N 3GCEC14X77G228819, 122,719 Kms Showing*2006 GMC C7500, 4 door, 6 Cyl Duramax DSL, Auto Trans, 16’ Cancade B&H w/ Roll Back Load Cover, 2 Section Swinging End Gate, 22.5” Rubber, S/N 1GDL7E1346F429240, 180,346 kms showingTRAILERS*2010 Other Precision Utility Trailer, S/N 2P9BF6298AP078749*2007 Other Knudson Utility Trailer with Portable Roll Forming Machine KR-24 , S/N 1K9BU20267B282001*1994 Great Dane SemiTrailer, White, S/N 1GRAA062XRB064001INDUSTRIAL*CAT 910 Wheel Loader, S/N 80U1642, 5095 Hrs Showing*HD Extendable Boom for pallet ForksROOFING EQUIPMENT*Genesis Kettles from Garlock, Model 412, Temp Range 0-500*Gravely Professional 8 Power chisel w/ Kohler Eng, 979 hrs showing, s/n 40061*Garlock Roof Warrior Power Chisel w/ Honda GXV 340 eng, S/N 80228, N/A hrs showing*Hydraulic Power Back w/ Hyd Swing Hoist, Jonda Eng, s/n PP0320030036*Power Planer, Honda 8.5 Eng*Single Cutter, Honda EngLift CartROOFING SUPPLIES*(2) Pallets – Tar & Adhesive*(2) Pallets – Granules*(19) Pallets – Roofing Vents*(2) Pallets – Brackets*(2) Pallets – Rolls Roofing Material & Polly*(24) Rolls Roofing Material (Various Lengths)*(4) Rolls UnderlayINSULATION*(4) bundles of Bat Insulation R20 – 15”*(32) Bundles – Roxul 5” x32” x48”*(2) Bundles 2” x 24” x 48”*Assortment – foam Insulation 4 x 4 sheets, 1” – 4” Thickness*(2+) Bundles Foam 4’ x 8’ x 2.5”*Assortment Styrofoam InsulationSHOP EQUIPMENT*Roto Die Hydraulic Bender< Model 10, s/n 98266, Mac Capacity ¾” Opening 20guage x 10’, Mac Capacity 7/8” Opening 16 guage x 10’, Max Capacity ½” Hemming die Opening 20guage x 10’, 7.5HP Lincoln Electric Motor, 3PH, 230 Volts*Western 2 Post Shop Hoist, Capacity 15000 lbs*Brown Boggs Manual Bender, 10’*Manual Bender 36” Opening*4’ x 10’ HD Steel Table*(2) 4 ‘ x 10’ HD Steel Table w/ Wheels*3’ x 9’ HD Steel Table w/WheelsSHOP TOOLS*(21) Job Site BoxesSAFETY EQUIPMENT*(30) Fire Ext. Safety Cases*Pallet – Assorted Pylons*Assorted Fire Ext.*Road side Hazard Flare Kits*Pallet – Safety Netting & Safety FenceOTHER EQUIPMENT*X Stream 6500 Watt Generator*Craftsman 29” Snow Blower w/ 10HP Decumsen Eng*(4) Weather Guard Tool Boxes 18” x 90”METAL MATERIAL & SHEETS*(9) Rolls – Sheet Metal 15 5/8”W*(9) Rolls – Sheet Metal 7 ¾”W*(1) Roll – sheet Metal 3 5/8”W*(1) Roll – Sheet Metal 24”W*(3) Pallets - FlashingMISC*Pair – HD Ramps*Large Quantity of Hand Tools, Rakes, Shovels, Brooms Etc.*Large Assortment of Poly Tarps*(2) Shindawa Weed Trimmers*(2) Shelving – HD 7 shelves – 8’11”H x 50”W x 26”D

PRE-HARVEST CONSIGNMENT SALE

EARLY 2 RINGS SELLING!

www.eisnerauctions.com FOR DAILY UPDATES.

LAWRENCE EISNER AUCTIONS MINITONAS, MB www.eisnerauctions.com (204) 525-2225 McSherry Auction Service Ltd

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Sun., Aug. 18 @ 10:00 am Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Dr More Items than Listed !!

Tractors * Equip * Vehicles * Rec & Yard * 86 Honda Big Red * Farm Misc * Buildings * Livestock Misc * Tools*

CALL TO Book your Consignment EARLY ADVERTISITNG! Stuart McSherry Stuart (204) 886-7027 Heather (204) 467-1858 For full listings visit

www.mcsherryauction.com

AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts

SAT., AUG. 10th, 9:00AM EISNER’S AUCTION CENTRE SWAN RIVER. MANITOBAS LARGEST 43RD ANNUAL HARVEST EQUIPMENT SALE. 100’S OF ITEMS TO MUCH TO LIST 2 RINGS SELLING! CHECK www.eisnerauctions.com FOR DAILY UPDATES. EQUIPMENT TAKEN IN SALE WEEK TILL THURS. LAWRENCE EISNER AUCTIONS (204)525-2225 MINITONAS

REMANUFACTURED DIESEL ENGINES: GM 6.5L, $4750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L, $4950 installed; New 6.5L engines, $6500; 24v 5.9L Cummins $7500 installed; G.M. Duramax 6.6L-Ford 6.0L, $8500 installed; Ford 6.4L $9,500 installed. Other New/Used/and Reman Diesel engines available, can ship or install.

Call (204)532-2187, 8:00am-5:30pm Mon. to Fri. Thickett Engine Rebuilding, Binscarth, MB. www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

COMPLETE BUSINESS LIQUIDATION for WHEAT CITY ROOFING LTD

100’S OF ITEMS 1000’S IN ATTENDANCE COME PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8 am - 9 am CHECK

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

at FRASER AUCTION BARN - BRANDON, MB. - SATURDAY AUGUST 17th at 9:00 am DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. sales yard 1/2 mile north of the junction of highways #1 & #10 on #25 Wheatbelt Road. Brandon, MB. THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: *Farm Equipment *Industrial Equipment *Trucks & Trailers *Livestock Handling Equipment *Vehicles *Lawn & Leisure *Shop Equipment & Tools *3pt hitch & Acreage Equipment *Government Surplus *Plus misc. Pallet Lots & more MORE EQUIPMENT IS BEING ADDED TO THIS SALE DAILY! FOR A WEEKLEY UPDATED LIST WITH FULL DETAILS AND PICTURES GO TO: www.fraserauction.com

TRACTORS*Versatile 500 Tractor, 1979, Complete Rebuilt @4691 hrs, New Clutch @5270 hrs, New Hyd Pump @5286 hrs, New Front Tires 23.1 Single, 3 Remotes, PTP, Hours showing on unit 5471 (Receipts included)*1953 International McCormick W6, Loader & forks Blade, Good running order*4010 JD Tractor W/ Loader*3910 Ford Harvester Tractor, S/N BB46004HARVEST EQUIPMENT*2002 TR99 Combine, s/n 566298*1999 CAT Lexion 480, Cat Cert, Wide Body machine Mud-Hog RWA, 14’ Precision Header PU, 2200 Sep Hrs, shedded*1985 HD 8820 Combine, 2 Spd Cylinder, Chopper, Air Foil Sieve, Long auger, Sunny Brook Concave & Rub Bars, Grain Loss Monitor, always shedded*JD 6620 Combine*Case IH 2188 Combine*1990 8100 Hesston SP Swather, 25’ U2 Pick up Reel, Canola Auger - Front, Mounted Swath Roller on Back*1986 6455 Hesston SP Swather, 6 Cyl Chrysler Mtr - Gas, Cab, Air, 20’ Grain Header w/ Universal PU, 16’ Hay Header w/ conditioner, always shedded, One Owner, Very good Condition, 3100 hrs showing*(2) Kear Shears (Canola)SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT*54’ Morris Harrows*53’ Morris Concept 200 Field Cultivator*21’ Disc (New Discs)HAYING EQUIPMENT*2001 Buhler/Inland Round Baler, Model 6072*486 New Idea Round Baler*Hay Moisture Tester – 9V*Bale ElevatorGRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT*13 x 91 Flex Wheatheart Auger S/N 4636*8 x 49 HD Sakundiak PTO Auger, s/n 1977645’ Sakundiak Grain Auger*7 x 37 HD Sakundiak Auger w/16 HP Kohler Motor w/ Wheatheart bin Sweep, s/n 25847OTHER EQUIPMENT*TD 65 Progressive 15.5’ Tri Deck Rotory Finishing Mower, S/N 9365203*S/A Converter Dolly*NH3 Wagon - NO TANK3PT EQUIPMENT*6’ Kodiak PT Mower, S/N 123158*6’ Blade Town & Sunny, S/N 12886*(2) 6’ Howse Mowers*(2) 5’ Howse Mowers*Post Hole AugerATTACHMENTS*NEW Lowe Hyd Auger 1650ch w/ 9in & 12in & 18in w/ skid steer quick attach, designed for 14-25 GPM/2,000-3,300 PSI and uses augers up to 36” in diameter, solid unit structure, heat-treated alloy shaft, HD reduction drive, 9”, 12” & 18” hex bit, Universal Quick attach plate*NEW Lowe Hyd Auger 750ch w/ 9in & 12in w/ skid steer quick attach, designed for 7-20 GPM/2,000-3,300 PSI and uses augers up to 18” in diameter, solid unit structure, heat-treated alloy shaft, HD reduction drive, 9” & 12” hex bit, Universal Quick attach plate*NEW Lowe Hyd Auger 750ch w/ 9in, 12in & 15” w/ skid steer quick attach, designed for 7-20 GPM/2,000-3,300 PSI and uses augers up to 18” in diameter, solid unit structure, heat-treated alloy shaft, HD reduction drive, 9”, 12” & 15” hex bit, Universal Quick attach plate*NEW Stout Brush Grapple XHD84 w/ skid steer quick attach, High strength ½” steel, Universal Quick attach plate, 84” x 38” x 30”, 6 7/8 Tine Spacing, Grapple opening 32”, 3034 PSI hydraulic lines, NPT ½” hydraulic flat-faced couplers, cylinder guards*NEW Stout Skid Steer Rock/Brush Grapple Bucket 72”, High Strength 3/8” Steel, Universal Quick Attach Plate, 72” x 41” x 30”, 3” Tine Spacing, Grapple Opening 39”, 3045 PSI Hydraulic Line, NPT ½” Hydraulic flat-faced couplers, cylinder guards*NEW Stout Material Bucket 84 w/ double cut-edge w/ skid steer quick attach, high strength 3/16” steel, Universal quick attach plate, 84” x 38” x 30”, dbl cut edgeSEMI TRUCKS & TRUCKS*1998 Mack Truck tractor, 6 Cyl, White w/Green, 427 HP Mack Eng, 13 Spd Trans, S/N 1M1AA18Y7WW084745, 315,037 kms showing*1996 Freightliner FL112, 330HP Cummins, 10 Spd, 3500 Gal Tank, 3” Pump, 560,000 kms showing, SAFETIED*15’ Gravel Box, Chassie w/ 25’ LongVEHICLE*1940 Chev Deluxe Suicide Doors, Partial Restoration, Newer 6 Cyl Eng, Frame, Rim - Blasted & Powder Coated, Bumper-replated, transmission Susp Rebuilt, New white wall Tires, Inside Parts included.*2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 6 Cyl, Red, VIN:1D4GP24R34B544276, 198, 266 Kms Showing*2004 Ford F350 Truck*2002 Chevrolet Silverado 4 x 4, 1500 HD, White, Leather Heated Seats*1998 Chevy S10 LX, Rebuilt Transmission from Lyon (warrenty included) S/N 1GCDT19X7WK188169, 234865 kms showing, SAFETIED, Good Working OrderTRAILERS*10’ 2012 NEW ATV Mission Trailer, 2200 lbs, s/n 5WFBA1204CW017693*8.5’ 2012 NEW ATV Mission Trailer, 2200 lbs, s/n 5WFBA1025CW017691*HD Machinery Trailer w/ Converter, 30’ Working Deck w/ 5’ Beaver Tails, Ramps for over the Wheels, NO TOD - FARM USE ONLYINDUSTRIAL*1952 D4 CAT Bull Dozer, Rebuilt*6 Yard Eversmen Scraper, New Cutting Edge*Case 585E Fork Lift S/N JJG0213557TREEES, ROSES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBs and PATIO BLOCKS*Assortment of Fruit Trees, Shade Trees, Roses, Evergreens & Shrubs*(48) Pallets of Patio BlocksLAWN & GARDEN, & LEISURE*JD 68 Lawn Mower, s/n A684D032715M, N/A hrs showing, NOT RUNNING*Toro Lawn Tractor*MF Mower Deck*Turf Power Push Lawn MowerLIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT*(186) Light Duty Panel 9’ 6”*(2) Light Duty Panel w/ Gate 9’ 6”*(90 Pcs) 4’ General Purpose Gate*(50 Pcs) 6’ General Purpose GateSHOP EQUIPMENT*Measuring System Frame*Prairie Air Compressor, Model CK631222-60H5, s/n 225290853*Dayco, Model A PE30-Dayco Hydraulic Hose Press, s/n 3101X02322*Aeroquip, Model A Hydraulic Hose Press, s/n 87-573*Impact Gun*Bearing Driver Set*1/2” Torque WrenchTIRES & AXLES*(27) NEW Tires (Radial etc) P235/75R15, P195/75R14, P185/70R13,*(2) Tires - 1 Tire 10:00 x 20 w/ Rim & 1 tire 825 x 20 w/Rim*NH Baler Rim*18” Tire w/ Tube*(2) Truck WheelsBUILDING MATERIAL*Pallet - Cupboard Doors, Door, etc*Pallet – Insulation*(2) Pallets - Roofing PaperPUMPS & MOTORS*B & S Water Pump, 9HP*B & S Water Pump, 3HP*Irrigation Pump & Motor, Pipes, wheelsEQUIPMENT – MISC PARTS*Cylinder Bars for a 750 Massey Combine*Cylinder Bars for a 540 Massey Combine*Cylinder Bars for a 6600 JD Combine*Feeder Chain for 410 Massey Combine*Chaffer Sieve for a 7720 JD Combine*Box - Swather Cab AshtraysMISCELLANIOUS ITEMS*(2) Fuel Tanks & Stands*(6) Slip Tanks*(8) Used Outside Doors*(1) Large Freezer Door

Call our office now to consign to this very well attended consignment auction.

UNRESERVED PUBLIC FARM AUCTION

1-800-483-5856 or E-Mail office@fraserauction.com

Rob Stienwandt

Grandview, MB | Saturday, August 10, 2013 · 11am

DEALINE FOR ALL CONSIGNMENTS & RECEIVING ITEMS FOR PRE HARVEST SALE IS AUGUST 10TH

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ADD YOUR CONSIGNMENT TO THIS SALE TODAY Check out full listings & pictures at www.fraserauction.com

FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD.

BRANDON, MANITOBA Licensed and bonded. P.L. License #918093. Member of M.A.A., S.A.A., A.A.A., A.A.C. PHONE: (204) 727-2001 FAX: (204) 729-9912 www.fraserauction.com EMAIL: office@fraserauction.com Auctioneer: Scott Campbell 2– 1993 NEW HOLLAND TR96

1985 VERSATILE 876

AUCTION LOCATION: From GRANDVIEW, MB, at the Jct of Hwy 5 & Grid 366 go 11.3 km (7 miles) South, then 10 km (6.25 miles) West. Yard on South side. GPS: 51.06625, -100.84122 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1985 Versatile 876 4WD · 2– 1993 New Holland TR96 Combines · 1993 New Noble 722 26 Ft Swather · 1996 Freightliner

FLD120 T/A Grain Truck · 2009 Lode King Prestige Super B Trailer · 1998 Bourgault 5710 42 Ft Air Seeder · Bourgault 8800 40 Ft Cultivator ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Rob Stienwandt: 204.648.6271 (c) rstien@goinet.ca Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Daryl Martin: 306.421.5066 800.491.4494

Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents.

GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit.

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

AUTO & TRANSPORT Autos

1999 250 FORD 7.2 DSL 4x4, long box, 290,000-km, mechanic in good shape, body little rust, asking $7,000 OBO; 8x24 tandem all brakes & lights, asking $2,500 OBO. (204)444-2997

LINCOLN 1984 4-DR SEDAN, town car, bought new, always shedded, like new condition, 69,740-kms. Call (204)638-8415 or (204)572-7245.

2004 FORD 350 DUALLY, 4x4 diesel w/11-ft flat deck, set up for towing trailer, one owner, good farm truck, safetied. Phone:(204)857-8403.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

2005 CHEVY 2500 DSL, ext cab, 2WD, 136,500 hwy kms, white, never winter driven, immaculate, spray-in liner, 5th wheel hitch, fresh safety, $16,900, must sell. Phone (204)921-0025, Rosenort.

1974 FORD F750 15-FT. box w/roll tarp; 1976 Intl tandem 290 Cummins, 20-ft. box, roll tarp; 60, 40-ft. rafters. (204)433-7495, (204)746-0175.

1975 GMC 6500 heavy duty grain truck, 16-ft. box hoist, roll tarp, 1020 tires, 5x2 trans, 366 engine.

Phone (204)745-2784.

FOR SALE: 04 CHEVY 2500 4x4, 4-dr, gas, new safety, new steer tires, flat deck w/tool boxes, $8500. Phone:(204)871-0925.

FOR SALE: MACK RS 700L Tandem grain truck, complete w/20-ft Cancade box & roll-tarp, safetied, Call:(204)721-0940.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA HWY tractor, Detroit, 13-SPD; 2009 Castleton Super Bs. Both good condition. Phone (204)734-8355.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Various OVER 200 VEHICLES LOTS OF DIESELS www.thoens.com Chrysler Dodge (800)667-4414 Wynyard, SK. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help.

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

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Auction Sale

Kitti Beard (Late Walter)

Tues., Aug. 13 @ 4:00 pm Fisher Branch, MB - #7 Lilac Street Contact Dave: (204) 372-6430 Email: mcsherry@mts.net RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for Dick (RW) &Betty Walker. Thurs,. Aug. 15th at 12:00noon,South of Westbourne MB on Hwy 16 till Pth 227(don’t take the detour) 4-mi east on Pth 227 yd#43049.

Tractors & Harvesting Equip: 1984 8820JD combine w/214 JD pick header/chopper, hydrostatic, 3,559 eng hrs shedded; 1984 835 Vers series 3 4 hyds 18.4x38 duals 6,500-hrs; 1986 4450JD fact 3-PTH fact 20.8x38 duals PS; 2 hyds PTO 8suitcase weights 5,750-hrs; 1965 3020 JD PS 2hyds PTO RC 14.9x38 3,800-hrs; Cancade loaderto fit above; 1953 70 JD gas wide frt RC; 1949 DCCase Tractor; 19.5-ft 4000 IHT swather PU reel;725 25-ft Case IH PT swather; Trucks Tillage &Seeding Equip: 1973 Chev C60 w/16-ft stl box &hoist 350 eng 2 trans 72,700mi; 1966 Ford w/12-ftStl box & hoist (not running); 16ft Lode King DrillFill; 7200 28-ft IHC Hoe drill rubber Press factTrans; 2, 310 (16+ 12-ft) Case IH Seeder Diskalls;37.5-ft INT Cult w/NH3 Kit; 60-ft Tine Harrowsw/tank & Spray kit; 73-ft Bourgault sprayer w/500gal. Poly Tank; 14 section Diamond harrows;3PTH V Ditcher; 4-14 John Deere Plow on steel;7x37-ft Sakundiak auger w/14-HP Kohler eng;HD8-1600 Sakundiak Auger; 8x50-ft Kendon Auger; 8-ft 3-PTH Allied Snowblower; Swath roller;Shop Tools & Misc equip: 2, 500-gal fuel & std; 2,120-gal Slip tanks; 12V fuel Pump for above (likenew); 300 & 500-gal. water Tanks; 4 wheel weights;Fanning mill; Pencil augers; Bin Sweep; Lawnsprayer for 4 wheeler; Cement mixer; 225-ampWelder; Acetylene torch & cart; Bench Grinder; 3/4in Socket set; older tire Changer; Side Grinder; 18ft Alum ext Ladder; elect Cut off saw; Threshing beltLacer; assort of wrenches; Paint Sprayer; Goose &Duck Decoys; electric Brooder; Forks & Shovels;Burlap grain Bags; Labtronic Grain moisture tester.Antiques & Collectables: SL 351 Yamaha snowmachine; Cross cut saw; 5 & 8-gal. Cream Cans;Rope Block & Tackle; Egg Crates; Cookstove;wood well Pump; cracked chamber pot; 3-gal. Medalta Crock; Sad Irons; Trunks; washstand;Dresser; Thumb lamp; Milk bottles; Household:elect Organ; Elect Singer sewing machine & cabinet; Student Desk; Pint & quart Sealers; misc. website www.nickelauctions.com, Terms Cash orCheque Lunch served. Subject to additions & deletions. Not responsible for any errors in description.GST & PST will be charged where applicableEverything sells AS IS where Is, All sales final, Anystatements made on sale day will take precedentover all previous advertisements Owners & auctioncompany are not responsible for any accidents onsale site. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd.Dave Nickel & Marv Buhler auctioneers. Ph(204)637-3393, cell (204)856-6900, Owner(204)274-2461

Yard & Rec Swisher 13.5 HP 32” R Mower, TroyBilt 4 cycle, Mini Tiller * Toro 5HP 24” Snowblower * 2) Push Gas Mowers * 2) Weed Eaters * Broad Caster * Wheel Barrow * Dining Tent, Patio Table, Umbrella & 6 Chairs * Bristro Table * Yard Bench * Patio Propane Heater * Propane BBQ * Yard Orns * Yard Gate * 89 Skidoo Snowmobile * Golf Clubs * Camping & Fishing Items * 4) Pedal Bikes GUNS: Enfield, No 4 Mk1, BA, 303 w/ Clip * Remington, PA, 12 ga Shotgun * Mossberg, Model 151, SA, 22 * Savage, Model 3B, SS, 22 Tools: Drill Press * 2) Port Air Comp * Table Saw * Radial Arm Saw * Scroll Saw * Mitre Saw * Chain Saw * Battery Charger * Booster Pack * Power Tools * Makita 1/2” Impact * Router & Table Circ Saw * Milkwakee Drill * Sanders * Grinders * Brad Air Nailer * Many Hand Tools * Wrenches * Socket Sets * Pipe Wrenchs * Tap & Die Set * Wood Chisels * Hand Planers * Screw Drivers * Tool Cabinet * Vise * Jackall * Shop Supply Truck & Misc: 96 Ford 1/2 Ton Ext Cab, nr * AL Ladders * Bolt Bin * Shelving * Propane Heaters * 6) Railway Ties * Plywood, Lumber Household: Upright Freezer * Chest Freezer * Pine K Table & Chairs * K Island * Couch & Chair * 2) Lazy Boy Recliners * Sliding Rocker & Ottoman * Corner Cabinet * Coffee & End Tables * 2) Queen Beds * Dressers * Nite Tables * Bookcase * Computer Desk * Dehumidifer * Window AC * 4) Fans * TVs * 32” Flatscreen * K Items Antiques: Library Table * Open Book Case * Stands * Dressers * Oak Chair * Trunk * Depression * Crystal * Chalet * Sad Irons * Wrenchs *

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VINTAGE SERVICE STATION/COCA COLA AUCTION

Sun., Aug. 11 @ 10:00 am Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson

OVER 125 Signs * Buffalo Bowser Globe * 3) Red Indian * 2) White Rose * Norwest Oil * BA * Texaco * Good Year * JD * Ford * Coca Cola * Pepsi * Wynola * Rexall * MB Telephone * Flour * Cig * Adv Clocks * Thermometers * Door Bars * Calendars * Gas Bowser Pumps * Eco Air Meter * Racks & Cabinets * Oil Cans * Vintage Pedal Bikes* Toy Pedal Car * Pop Coolers * Gum Ball Machine *

AUCTION SALE

Harold Myslawchuk & Neighbours Sat., August 10 @ 10:00 am Libau, MB North 4 Miles on Hwy # 59 then West 1/2 mile on RD 89

Consigned Brokenhead Ojibway Nation: Case IH MX 120 Cab 3PH Dual hyd 540/1000 w/ FEL Grapple 3156 hrs * Case 1070 Cab Power Shift 540/1000 7119 hrs * Int 966 Cab 3PH 540/1000 Dual Hyd w/ Allied 580 FEL * Universal 445 MFWA HL 3PH * MH 44 gas * 80 GMC 7000 360 gas 5 spdx 2 Crew Cab w/ 11’ Gravel B&H Equip: INT 125 Serious E PShift Crawler w/ FEL * Case IH 5C 416 16’ Mower * Case IH 8465 Auto Tie RD Baler * Krentz MFG 36’ Hay Trailer * JD 225 10’ Offset Disc * JD 1100 14’ Chisel Plow * Westfield 8” 46’ PTO Auger * JD 3PH 4B Plow * Westeel Granary on Hopper 2000 bus Equip: Int 1460 dsl Combine Dual Chaff Spreader, Engine hrs 3317, sold after Int 810 24’ Header * JD 800 20’ Swather * Int 5000 28’ Cult * White 247 24’ Deep Tiller * Int 45 Vibra Shank 24’ Cult * Int 645 Vibra Shank 20’ Cult * Int 710 3ph 6B Plow * Richarson 70’ Tandem Sprayer * Westfield 7” 41’ * Farm King 7” 51’ PTO Auger * AgriBox 18’ Tote Tank * 2) Britton 60’ 700 gal Sprayer * Grain Chief Dryer * Farm King 3PH 7’ Blade Granaries: 8) Hopper Bins 1750 bus to 2200 bus - 6 w/ Aeration Trucks & Trailer: 04 Petersborough 387 13 spd 40 rear 12 front sft * 79 Ford 800 429 gas 12 spd Full Tandem w/ 18’ B&H * Tandem Truck Chassis w/ Arnes 14’ Gravel B&H * 97 Landrover 210 km * Semi 30’ Freight Trailer Gd Storage * Tandem Dolly Convertor * Fontaine 48’ High Boy Flatdeck Air Suspension 3 Wheeler & Misc: 84 Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler w/ Rev * Honda Pressure Washer * Banjo Gas Water Pump * 5HP Granary Aeration * 69 AC Panther Snowmobile * MMZ Tractor * McCormick Super W6 * McCormick H W/ Hyd * Int Stationary Engine * 3) Threshing Machine * Potato Planter * JD 2B Saulky Plow * Scuffler * Along w/ Equip * Antiques * Farm Misc * Tools *

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Bill & Shirley Rolsky

Sat., August 17 @ 10:00 am Beausejour, MB 22 Miles North on Hwy #12 then East 3 Miles on RD 93 then 1/2 Mile North

Auction Note: Retirement Auction • Main Items Shedded Contact Dave: (204) 635-2280 | Email: mcsherry@mts.net Tractors: Case 2290 Cab A/C Power Shift 3PH 540/1000 Dual Hyd 18.4 38 Duals 7,270 hrs * Case 2290 Cab A/C Std 540/1000 Dual Hyd 18.4 38 Duals 4,254 hrs * JD 4010 Std 540 PTO Single Hyd * Case 930 Std 540 PTO Dual Hyd w/ FEL * Oliver 88 Standard 540 PTO Pulley w/ Motor Shields * Add on 3PH System Combines, Swather, Truck: MF 750 dsl Combine 1140 True Hrs, sold after MF 25’ Straight Cut Header * 2) Int 503 gas Combines * MF 775 Gas 15’ Swather * 2) 1962 GMC 960 Gas Truck w/ 12’ B&H Grain Equip: Blanchard 60’ Diamond Harrows * Int 14’ Tandem Disc * JD 5B Plow * 2) Int 310 16’ Discer Seeder SA * Int 310 12’ Discer Seeder SAFAGA * Coop 200 28’ Cult * MF 18’ Deep Tiller * Cockshutt 246 14’ Deep Tiller * Glenco 10’ Cult * Case 16’ Cult * Westfield 8” 41’ Gas Auger Haying Equip: NH 114 Hydro Swing 14’ Hay Bine * NH 847 hyd Tie RD Baler * MH 12 Square Bale * MF 7’ Trailer Sickle Mower * NH 56 Side Del Rake * 16’ Bale Elevator * 3) 4 Wheel Farm Wagons Yard & Rec: Harley Davidson gas 3 Wheel Golf Cart * MTD 13 1/2 HP 38” R Mower * Ralley 12.5 HP 42” R Mower * Gas Weeder * Snow Jet nr * Motor Ski 440 nr * 2) Rollo Flex 340 nr * Yamaha 340 Snowmobile, nr * Fishing & Camping Items Tools: Lincoln 225 Welder * Port Air Comp * 2) Table Saws * Husq SS Chain Saw * Disc/ Belt Sander * Many Power Tools * Air Tools * Hand Tools * 3/4” Socket Sets * Wrenches * Tap & Die Set * Gear Puller * Floor Jack * Shop Supply Misc: Gehl 4 compartment Grain Crusher * Hyd Drill Fills * Big Daddy Hopper * Hyd Cyl * 18.4 34 Clamp on Duals * Auto Imp Tires * Welding Table * 2) RD Bale Feeders * Hog & Chicken Feeders * 200 Gal Poly Water Tank * Al Fuel Saddle Tank * Lumber * Welding Material * 24’ Tower * 6) Implement for Scrap Antique Car: 57 Chev Belair 4D 6 cyl 2 spd Auto Antiques: Frost & Wood Sickle Mower * 10’ Cult Mt Horse Dump Rake * Steel Wheels * Old Buggy * Dresser * Trunk * Typewriter * Scale * Butter Box * Kegs * Cream Cans * Various Tools * Crocks * Coal Oil Lamps * Barn Lanterns * Eaton’s Sleigh * License Plates * Household: Deep Freeze * Some Household Furniture

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FOR SALE: 1250-GAL STAINLESS steel used milk bulk tank, has agitation system & auto-wash.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 5 PM

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 • Kubota 2620 tractor FWA, Joy stick hyd., bank, Hydro, 273 one owner hrs., like new • IHC model 1466 3pt, cab, real good 18,4 x38 tires. with 2350 IH Front end loader, 6 ft Bucket tractor hours unknown • 42 In Sovema 3pth Rotary tiller • Farm King 60” inch Finish mower, rear discharge • 3pth yard sprayer 12 volt pump, like new • Tandem yard trailer with 300 gal ploy tank, new 2’’ banjo pump and quite a bit of Hose • Yard Drag built from Drag chain • Pressure washer with aprox 60 gal tank • Fair amount of new steel for welding • ATV Loading ramps

IN WELDING SHOP

• Lincoln Ranger 250 truck slide in welder • Idealarc 400 amp welder • 60 gal upright air compressor • Aprox. 50 ton shop press • Chop press • Peter wright 150 lb anvil • Good welding table • Real good supply of welding rods in Fridge storage

AUCTION LOCATION: 2KM EAST OF ELIE ON HWY. #1

• Double end grinder • Cutting torch • 3 ton Floor jack • Milwaukee cutting saw • Emery and grinding wheels • Shop built Crank pole with 1 ton chain hoist, presently hoistinh Ranger 250 welder see photo on website • 5 angle grinders • Vises and tons of Hand tools. Gadgets and attachments • Aprox., 70 sheets 4 x 10’ x 5/8’’ isoboard

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS FARM RETIREMENT & AG EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 10:00 AM

Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, MB

• Case IH 75 Swather • Brandt 10X70 Grain Auger • Vittetoe Chaff Spreader For Combine • NDE 16ft Mower Conditioner Discbine

• 1998 New Holland TR98 Diesel Combine w/ Corn/Row Header • 1982 John Deere 7720 Diesel Combine w/ Corn/Row Header • 1993 Case IH 1688 Combine w/ SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS Pickup Header, axial flow, 4700hrs • Large Selection Of Skid Steer Attachments including Hydraulic TRACTORS Augers, Grapples, Rock Buckets, • 9880 Ford New Holland Versatile Material Buckets, Pallet Forks, 4WD Tractor, 400 HP Cummins, Bale Forks & Much More!!

Cab

PLUS ATVS, LAWN & GARDEN, HEAVY STEEL & STEEL RAFTERS, LUMBER, TOOLS & TRAILERS

CALL 1-866-512-8992 TO CONSIGN FULL LISTING AT

www.pennerauctions.com Live Internet Bidding Live Internet Bidding

• John Deere 2120 Diesel Tractor, Loader • Ford 5000 Tractor w/ JD Loader, 3 PTH • John Deere 755 Diesel Compact Utility Tractor, 3 PTH, 52 JD Loader, Turf Tires, MFWD, Hydro • Ford 1300 Diesel Compact Tractor, 3 PTH • 284 International Tractor, 3 PTH, 540 PTO, Turf Tires

EQUIPMENT

• Case IH 370 True Tandem 34ft Discer • 2003 Hesston 956 Round Baler • Case 8460A Round Baler • New Holland 851 Round Baler

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

at Highway #10E Yorkton, SK

Sat., August 24th at 11:00 am (Viewing Friday from 10:00 am til 5:00 pm the Day Before the Sale ONLY)

Rain or Shine AUCTIONEER’S NOTE* Balance of all Lumber Sold in Pallet Lots* Please check web site www.kayesauctions.com for updates, pictures & deletions.

TRUCK 2002 Sterling tandem w/tag axle w/Ox flat deck w/Hiab model 235.K w/ forks, out riggers w/6-cyl. Cummins diesel* 2002 Chev. 3500 1-ton flat deck, 4x4, 4-door w/5th ball* FORKLIFTS 1999 JCB 930 forklift, diesel, 4x4, 8,000 lbs. lift (nice shape)* 1997 Nissan 50 propane, all-terrain, 3-mast, 5,000 lbs. lift forklift (good shape)* Case 586-D forklift diesel, 8,000 lbs.lift, all-terrain (runs good)* TRAILERS 2003 - 24ft. Sokal Goose Neck Trailer w/tandem dual wheels (nice shape).* MISCELLANEOUS Prime machine miniblind cutter-power 1999* 2-Shadomatic mini blind cutter manual (1-PVC & 1-aluminum)* Hero S2700 shaker MegaMix* 2-Hero auto paint dispensers w/color match computers* Hero/Ultra Blend paint mixer* Wasp insulation blower* Delta table saw* strapping band machine* steel loading docks* lumber yard carts* shopping carts* some office furniture* filing cabinets* Sharp photocopier model AR-M162* Lexmark X464 fax machine* steel studs* 1/2 ton tool box* plus lots of other miscellaneous too numerous to mention.

BALANCE OF NEW INVENTORY (SOLD IN LOTS) Balance of new lumber sold by lifts* storage sheds* all indoor hardware & supplies sold in lots* Builders hardware* etc.

TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Debit paid in Full Same Day of Sale.

SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS “Everything Sold As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed.

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

This is a Partial Listing COMBINES

UNRESERVED CLOSE-OUT AUCTION SALE for McDiarmid Lumber OF Trucks, Forklifts, Lumber & Balance of Inventory

Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

BUILDINGS

BUILDINGS

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.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a premium farm equipment auction for Art Beck (306)465-2763 & guest consignment from the Estate of Ron Wilke Sat., Aug. 24th, 2013 at 10:00am. Directions from Yellow Grass, SK 3-mi South East on Hwy Direc-tions from Yellow Grass, SK. 3-mi South East on Hwy 39. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding at www.bidspotter.com JD 8330 FWA tractor w/1,220-hrs & Green Star ready; JD 7810 2WD tractor w/JD 725 FEL & Out Back GPS, antique JD R tractor; JD 9760 STS SP combine w/579 sep hrs & Green Star ready; JD 936D 36-ft. draper header, Westward 9300 SP swather 30-ft. w/960 MacDon header; Bergen 6000 ST swather transport; Parker 675 grain cart; Farm King 10-ft. steel roller; JD green star GPS; JD Star Fire GPS; 35-ft. Bourgault 8810 air seeder w/ JD 787 air tank; 35-ft. Bourgault quick attach tine harrows; Bourgault new cultivator shanks; 70-ft. Highline stubble buster heavy har-rows; 70-ft. Flexi Coil 95 packer bar; Doepker 70-ft. diamond harrow bar; Doepker 42-ft. rod weeder; 2009 Brandt 5000 EX grain vac; Spray Air 4261 swing auger; Super Deluxe 990 grain vac for parts; auger w/18-HP Kohler engine & Beck seed treater; Bruns 4 wheeled grain wagon; PTO aeration fan; 14-ft. drill fill; 1977 Ford F-600 grain truck; 1971 Fargo 500 grain truck; Rowse earth scraper; JD 707 gyromower; JD air seeder granular kit; 12-ft. dozer blade; 30-ft. metered feed granular spreader; Chem Handler I, 3-PTH 2 Bottom Plow, 1,000-gal fuel tank & stand; Ford flathead engine; Perfect trip hammer.

The Estate of Ron Wilke items: 2012 MF Hesston WR9735 SP swather & 36-ft. Agco 5200 draper header w/only 11-hrs; 2008 Chev Ava-lanche LT 1500 4WD truck w/88,000-km; 1976 Chev C-65 3-Ton grain truck; 1970 Mercury 3-Ton grain truck not running; Case 1470 4WD tractor w/Leon 12-ft. Dozer; JD 920 DSL tractor w/3-PTH & PTO; JD 730 2WD DSL tractor; Westeel Magnum L 65-Ton fertilizer hopper bottom bin; 2 metal Indus-tries 1,500-bu. hopper bottom bins; JD 1610 41ft. cultivator; White tandem disc; Schulte 20-ft. 3020 rotary mower; Farm King 3-PTH 8-ft. cultivator; Kirchner ditcher; Buhler Farm King 3-PTH finishing mower; MF Super 92 SP combine; MH SP com-bine; Simplicity Javelin Zero turn mower; 20-ft. sea container; Brandt 8-51 swing auger; Brandt 8-35 grain auger w/20-HP Onan engine; Brandt 8-35 grain auger w/mover & Kohler engine; Sakundiak HD7-1400 auger; Sakundiak HD7-1400 w/18-HP Onan engine; shopbuilt header trailer; shopbuilt swather mover; GMC 1/2 truck box; 6 new 10.00x22.5 tires; quantity of 6x6 treated posts; quantity 2x6 lumber; Chem Handler I; Torro Push Mower; Honda portable air compressor; complete line of shop tools, plus much, much more!! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & pho-tos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962 Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds.

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AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions EUGENE HUSAREWICH AUCTION Sun., Aug. 18th, 2013. 10:00am 1.5 EAST, 1 NORTH, 1 EAST, 3/4 NORTH OF INVERMAY. INVERMAY, SK. CONTACT: (306)593-4430. MACHINERY- TRACTORS: Case 1175 cab, standard, dual hyd, 23.1x34 tires, nice; IHC 806 DSL cab, fan, 23.1x30 tires, 8,500-hrs, had motor job SER 7818, nice; Super W 6 TA like new Leons 606 FEL; MMU; COMBINE: IHC 715 Combine cab, PU, chopper, gas, shedded; IH 815, parts; JD 96 PTO Combine; TRUCK: 1967 GMC 5500 V8, 4x2, 15-ft. wood box & hoist, real nice; IHC 1010 1/2-ton, parts; 1953 Chev 1-ton box & hoist; STONE PICKER: Degelman stone picker, real nice; HARROWS: Flexicoil System 82 50-ft. 5 bar harrows, excellent; Allied 13 section diamond hangup bar; ANTIQUE: Trip Hammer (AB Jardine & Company, Hespeler ONT) Plus Tillage, Augers, Swathers, yard, misc equipment, shop lathe & shop items. Eugene sold the farm. Major equipment is shedded, nice shape, & well looked after. Online Bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing & pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851 MERLIN & IDA PERRY AUCTION Sat., Aug., 17th, 2013. 20-MI SOUTH ON #640 GRID, 1 EAST OR 13N OF PUNNICHY ON #640 GRID, 1 EAST WYNYARD SK CONTACT: (306)835-2677. MACHINERY- TRACTORS: IHC 1586 cab, air, DSL, factory duals, 8,100-hrs, front weights, nice; 1976 Case 970 cab, air, excellent tires, standard, 18.4x38 tires, 5,700-hrs, w/ or w/o 8-ft. blade, real nice; 1957 Case 400 DSL, 18.4x30 tires, FEL, like new rubber, (excellent tin); COMBINES: 1979 NH 1400 DSL, cab, air, chopper, victory PU w/19-ft. straight cut header, large tires, heater, radio; NH 1400 DSL, cab, air, chopper, PU & 17-ft. straight cut header, large tires, heater, radio; NH 1400 cab, DSL, PU; GRAIN TRUCK: 1974 Dodge 600 318, 4x2, steel box & hoist, wood floor, sherlock tarp, 28,000-mi, real nice; VEHICLES: 1997 Chev Silverado Z71 4x4 350 V8, full loaded, command start, 3rd door, excellent rubber, 287,000-kms, real nice; 1995 SLE Chev 2WD, 6.5 DSL, tool box, 348,000-kms, excellent; 1995 Buick Park avenue 4 door, fully loaded, 226,000-kms, new struts, new tires, new windshield, real nice; AUGERS: Heenan 8x65 PTO Swing a way auger new flighting in swing a way, real nice; Westfield 7x41 16-HP ES; Westfield 7x46 Electric motor; BINS: Twister 1,100-bu seed bin hopper, skids, bin indicator; Westfield 1,650-bu hopper bin skids, bin indicator; Westfield 1,650-bu hopper, skids, aeration fan, bin indicator; Westfield 2,600-bu w/rocket , aeration fan, hopper & skids; RECREATION: JD X320 23-HP Riding lawn mower hydro, 48-in. deck, Kawasaki engine, 190-hrs, excellent; 2 wheel tilt atv trailer; Plus drills, tillage, shop, misc equipment. NOTE: Merlin sold the farm. Machinery used on small acreage & is above average condition. Really nice for the year, not many small items. Online bidding at 1:00pm.

Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing & pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851 PETER & LINDA DYCK Auction Sun., Aug. 25th, 2013. 9:00am. 4.5 NORTH, 1.5 EAST OF TINY. TINY, SK. CONTACT: (306)563-5925. REAL ESTATE: 3/4 of Land, RM of Buchanan South 1/2 of 18-32-04W 2 Sold together, excluding 2 farm yds which are being sub divided. 20 plus/minus acs.

Selling approx 300-acs, 265 approx seeded acs.

Possession date will be after crop is harvested. Assessed values: SE 18-32-04 W2 $121,000; 2012 taxes $821.99; SW 18-32-4 W2 $118,700; 2012 taxes $786.23; SE 16-32-4 W2 $102,000; 2012 taxes $673.81; cultivated approx 140-acs. Possession date after crop is harvested. Terms: 15% down, balance in 30 days. Land sold at 2:30PM, land sold w/owners approval.

For more info call (306)563-5925. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing & pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851 MEYERS AUCTION 10:00am Sat., Aug 24, 2013.

Antiques, Collectable’s, Shop Equipment, NASCAR, Sport Cards for Murray & Donna Johnson.

George Kupper & Consignors. Vermillion Bay, Ontario. 2013 5x8 Top Hat Trailer w/spare tire; Sold W/Contents of Approx 460-pcs Nascar Collection, Jackets, cars, banners, etc.; Also 100-pc ERTL die cast bank collection in original boxes; 2012 4x6 Load Runner Trailer. Sold W/Contents of Approx.

250,000 sports cards plus pictures, plaques, banners & signed baseballs; 1995 Ford F350 XL Crew cab 8-ft box, 338055.7-km, NEW tires & NEW transmission. ABOVE subject to confirmation of final bid. NEW 1 man earth auger. Honda engine does not run. COLLECTOR ITEMS; Office Furniture; NEW PAINT; shop tools & equipment; MUCH MUCH MORE. Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262 cell. This is a partial listing. Detailed List & Pictures at www.meyersauctions.com Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds.

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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 1985 CASE 450C CRAWLER Dozer, 6-way blade, ROP canopy, hydrostatic trans, 16-in pads, 65% undercarriage, Cummins engine rebuilt, 0-hrs, $18,500. Phone:(204)525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com

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

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

HYD PULL SCRAPERS, 6-40 yards, Caterpillar,AC/ LaPlant, LeTourneau, Kokudo, etc. Pull-type &direct mount available, tires also available. Pull-typepull grader, $14,900; 2010 53-ft step deck, $24,995;New Agricart grain cart, 1050-Bu, complete w/tarp,$27,500.

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CONTRACTING CONTRACTING Custom Work ALLAN DAIRY IS TAKING bookings for the 2013 silage season. For more information call (204)371-1367 or (204)371-7302.

CUSTOM BALING, PICKING & Hauling $12/bale for Large (5x6) Round Bales, $3/bale for Picking & Hauling available at 1 to 1.5¢/lb. Call, Text, or Email Shaun for more information (204) 997-3470 & shaundickson@hotmail.com MANITOBA BASED CUSTOM HARVESTING operation equipped w/Case IH & John Deere combines. Peas, cereals, canola, & soybeans. Flex heads, straight heads & PU headers. Professional operation fully insured. Phone:(204)371-9435 or (701)520-4036.

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

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FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins 3,850-BU METALS GRAIN BIN, $1,200. Phone Jamie: (204)825-8765.

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.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks.

Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 or E-mail Requests binmovers@hotmail.com NEW BROCK BIN PACKAGES starting at .80cents/bushel. Let us line up our experienced crews to do the work for you. Call Valley Agro (204)746-6783.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins SUKUP GRAIN BINS: Flat bottom & hopper, heavy built, setup crew available. Call for more info.

(204) 998-9915.

WESTEEL GRAIN BINS, EXTENSIONS & parts, 19-ft roof panels, $35 each. 14-ft roof panels $25.

Steel & plastic culverts. Colorad & galvanized metal roofing & siding. 108 bin sheets $35. Galvanized flat steel sheets 4x8, 4x10. Restaurant lunch counters, offers. Phone:(204)257-3634.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Carts

2 NEW KEHO AERATION floors. 1) 25-ft, 1) 27-ft. $1000 each. Phone (204)746-5063, or email at evdueck@hotmail.com.

NEW MERIDIAN BINS AVAILABLE, GM2300GM5000, all w/skids. In Stock aeration fans to go w/your new hopper bin. Call Valley Agro (204)746-6783 or visit www.valleyagro.com

2010 J&M 1000 GRAIN cart w/tarp, excellent condition, asking $35,000 OBO. Phone (204)436-2364 or (204)750-1019.

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charged & $100 dayDRILL lot rent.

PLANTER NOper TILL 2009 JD 9770, STS, Contour- will be Master, deluxe controls, GreenStar 1997 Kinze 2600 planter, 16x30”, S/N611854 Y&M, 22-1/2’ high cap. unload, 1996 JD 1850 no till drill, 42’, 884 sep. hrs., 1,163 engine hrs., 10” space, Flexi-Coil 1720 towS/NH09770S732970 between 170 bu. cart, cart 2004 JD 9860, STS, ContourS/NG1720A0-P054982, Master, 1,691 sep. hrs., 2,212 S/NH01850X665257 engine hrs., S/NH09860S705811 2005 JD 9660, STS, ContourFIELD CULTIVATORS Master, deluxe controls, Ag Leader 2007 JD 2210 field cultivator, Y&M, 1,666 sep. hrs., 2,338 44-1/2’, S/NN02210L004143 engine hrs., S/NH09660S707025 JD 985 field cultivator, 1996 JD 9600, DAM, DAS, fore/aft, 49-1/2’, S/NN00985X000550 bin ext., Ag Leader Y&M, 2,799 1985 JD 980 field cultivator, sep. hrs., 3,917 engine hrs., 42’, 9” space, S/NN00980X003545 S/NH09600X667404 Case-IH 4900 field cultivator, 1991 JD 9500, DAM, DAS, fore/ 37’, tandems across aft, bin ext., shows 1,772 sep. hrs., Case-IH 4700 field cultivator, 2,839 engine hrs., hrs. not actual, 48’, S/N003813 S/NH09500X640318 1995 JD 9500, DAM, DAS, bin ext., DISC RIPPERS & CHISEL PLOW chaff spreader, 17’ unload auger, 2011 JD 2700 disc ripper, 7 2,603 sep. hrs., 3,487 engine hrs., shank, basic frame standard S/NH09500X662227 warranty til May 18, 2014, 4WD TRACTORS GRAIN CARTS S/N1N02700XVB0740158 2012 JD 9560R, deluxe cab, 2005 Brent 1080 grain cart, 1,000 2002 JD 2700 disc ripper, 7 388 hrs., basic warranty til bu., S/NB21940140 shank, S/NN02700X000267 Sept. 14, 2014, extended warranty 1998 Unverferth 5000 grain cart, 2010 JD 512 disc ripper, 22-1/2’, til Sept. 20, 2015 500 bu., S/NB1654161 S/N1N00512XKA0016383 S/N1RW9560RVCP003304 Kinze 800 grain cart, 800 bu., tip 1996 JD 510 disc ripper, 2008 JD 9530, deluxe cab, tops, S/N80163 7 shank, S/NN00510X002216 powershift, 4 hyd., 2,871.5 hrs., 1996 JD 510 disc ripper, CORN & FLEX HEADS S/NRW9530P003905 7 shank, S/NN00510X002802 2010 JD 612C chopping corn 2002 JD 9520, powershift, 4 hyd., DMI Tiger II disc ripper, head, 12x30”, hyd. deck plates, 3,561 hrs., S/NRW9520P001355 7 shank, S/N901987R 2005 JD 9320, deluxe cab, 24 spd., S/NH0612CC735797 2008 JD 2410 chisel plow, 61’, 2010 JD 612C chopping corn 4 hyd., 3,390 hrs., S/NN02410X008506 head, 12x20”, hyd. deck plates, S/NRW9320P031965 S/NH0612CCAA0735607 1990 JD 8760, 24 spd., 3 hyd., OTHER EQUIPMENT 2009 JD 608C chopping corn 8,164 hrs., S/NRW8760H003227 2006 JD 520 flail shredder, head, 8x30”, hyd. deck plates, 20’, S/NP00520X001298 MFWD TRACTORS Land Manager pull-type S/NH0608CC730469 1990 JD 4955, MFWD, powershift, sprayer, 80’ boom 2009 JD 608C chopping corn 3 hyd., 3 pt., 9,192 hrs., 1993 JD 535 round baler, head, 8x30”, hyd. deck plates, S/NRW4955P006508 S/NE00535X949438 S/NH0608CC730331 1984 JD 4650, MFWD, powershift, 2005 Geringhoff RD chopping 3 hyd., 3 pt., 6,516 hrs., LAWN & GARDEN corn head, 12x20”, hyd. deck S/NRW4650P007542 2010 JD X724 lawn tractor, 25 plates, S/N911651220 2004 Kubota B7510, MFWD, 60” hp., AWS, 62” Edge deck, 301 mid-mount mower, 1,246 hrs., 2008 Geringhoff RD chopping hrs., warranty til Dec. 6, 2014 or S/NB7510HSD51210 700 hrs., S/NM0X724A050610 corn head, 6x30”, hyd. deck 2010 JD Z920A lawn tractor, 25 plates, S/N92028630 2WD TRACTORS hp. gas, 7 Iron 54” deck, 623.8 2007 Case-IH 2208 corn head, 1997 JD 8100, powershift, 3 hyd., hrs., S/NTC920AK010598 8x30”, S/NHAJ034054 4,342 hrs., S/NRW8100P011586 2010 JD Z920A lawn tractor, 25 1979 JD 4640, quad range, 3 hyd., 2008 JD 635F flex head, 35’, hp. gas, 7 Iron 54” deck, 569 hrs., S/NH00635F726025 9,607 hrs., S/N9798 S/NTC920AK010709 2006 JD 635F flex head, 35’, COMBINES 2009 JD X748 lawn tractor, diesel, S/NH00635F716716 2011 JD 9870, STS, PRWD, hydro, 4WD, 62” Edge deck, hyd.

2004 JD 635F flex head, 35’, Contour-Master, deluxe controls, front, 433.4 hrs. M0X748A040125 S/NH00635F706386 22-1/2’ high cap. unload, 611 sep.

2007 JD X724 lawn tractor, 25 hp.

2006 JD 630F flex head, 30’, hrs., 867 engine hrs., ext. power gas, AWS, 62” Edge deck, 459.2 S/NH00630F716643 train warranty til January 9, 2014, hrs., S/NM0X724A029563 2004 Case-IH 1020 flex head, S/N109870SEA0740277 2006 JD 737 Ztrak lawn tractor, 2010 JD 9770, STS, Contour-Master, 30’, S/NJJC0220815 air-cooled, 54” deck, bad hydro, 1997 JD 930 flex head, deluxe controls, integrated auto 651.1 hrs., S/NTC0737A050545 S/NH00930F671840 steer, GreenStar Y&M less display, 1987 Grasshopper 1212 front 1,153 sep. hrs., 1,581 engine hrs., deck lawn tractor, air-cooled, 44” 1993 JD 930 flex head, S/N1H09770SKA0735976 deck, S/N252006 S/NH00930F651635 TRACK TRACTORS 2012 JD 8360RT, deluxe cab, 30” camoplast 5500 tracks at 70%, 1,095 hrs., warranty til January 12, 2014, PowerGard warranty til January 12, 2015, S/N907221 2008 JD 9530T, deluxe cab, 36” belts, right hand power mirror, 2,730 hrs., S/NRW9530T902348 2006 JD 8430T, deluxe cab, buddy seat, 16” belts, 4,561.7 hrs., S/NRW8430T902189 2004 JD 9620T, powershift, 4 hyd., 30” belts, 6,615.5 hrs., S/NRW9620T903038 2004 JD 9520T, powershift, 4 hyd., return flow, 36” belts, 4,281 hrs., S/NRW9520T903076 2001 JD 9300T, 24 spd., 4 hyd., 30” belts, engine major, New injectors at 2,964 hrs., 3,296.6 hrs., S/NRW9300T900543 1998 JD 8300T, 18” belts, 5,602 hrs., S/NRW8300T902087

KIBBLE Equipment Inc. Travis 507.387.8201

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FARM MACHINERY Grain Carts

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Massey Ferguson

FARM MACHINERY Loaders & Dozers

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere

700-BU. UNIVERT GRAIN CART, has roll tarp & PTO drive, mint condition, $15,000. Phone (204)683-2396.

1995 CASE IH 2188 combine spec. rotor, Hopper Topper, Rodonel Chopper, rock trap, good rubber, delux cab, always shedded, $42,000 OBO. Please call Rob (204)436-2150.

MF 760, GOOD CONDITION, $5,500. Phone (204)467-2618 evenings or (204)770-2743 daytime.

H.D. HOUGH 30, 1.25-y bucket, 6cyl. diesel, tires type A 14x24 Michelin radial. Asking $11,500 OBO. Phone:(204)476-6907.

1974 JD 4430, CAB w/heater & A/C, new 18.4 x 38rear tires w/factory duals, 540 & 1000 PTO.12,500-hrs on tractor, engine was rebuilt at9,000-hrs. Comes w/148 JD loader, manure bucket,dirt bucket & bale prong. W/ joystick control. Asking$24,000. Phone Rob:(204)7432145 Mornings &evenings or Days (204)526-5298.

Cypress River,MB.

GRAIN CARTS, KELROSE, APPROX 600-bu, new tires, good cond., $12,500; New Agri-cart, 1050-bu, $39,000. Phone (204)746-6605.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers NEW SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS in stock and ready for immediate delivery. Canola screens, 1/3ph, LP/NG. Call for more info. www.vzgrain.com (204) 998-9915.

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

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Baling 2008 JD 568 ROUND baler, large flotation tires, mega wide PU, field ready, excellent cond. Ph (204)378-2738 evenings, cell (204)378-0092, Riverton MB. 570 NH SMALL SQUARE baler, with or w/o farm hand bale accumulator & fork. VGC, always shedded. Call (204)736-4227, La Salle.

CASE IH 430 all twine small square balers. Asking $2,000 OBO. 2006 Hesston 814 round baler, new style soft core, excellent condition. Only baled 3,400 bales. Asking $10,000 OBO. Field ready. Also, round bales alfalfa grass for sale.

Phone:(204)886-2083.

FOR SALE: 1 NEW Holland hayliner square baler #326, in very good condition. For information call owner at (204)447-2308, Ste Rose, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Hay & Harvesting – Mower Conditioner 1431 NH DISC BINE well maintained, used very little in last 2 yrs, $13,500 OBO. Phone (204)966-3857 or (204)476-0535.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Swathers 1984 20-FT VERS. 400 w/pick-up & bat reel, crop lifters, 6-cyl. motor, 11.2/24 tires, shedded, good condition. Asking $3,650. Phone Winnipeg: (204)669-6511.

1988 CI 722 26-FT. swather, UII PU reel, double swath, $12,000 OBO. Phone (204)868-5504 or (204)874-2206 evenings email neilgalb@gmail.com 1998 PREMIER 2930 W/25-FT 960 header, triple delivery, PU reel, 2-spd, turbo, 2990-hrs. Phone (204)838-2132.

1999 MF 220 Series2 25-ft swather w/pick-up reel, double-saws & lifters, 1,500-hrs. Wilmot Milne, Gladstone, MB. Phone: (204)385-2486 or Cell: (204)212-0531.

1997 CASE/IH 2188 SPECIALTY rotor w/axceller kit, feeder reverser, rock trap, always shedded, 3256 ENG, 2715 SEP, one owner, $53,000.

Phone(204)248-2369.

1997 CASE IH COMBINE AFX rotor, Rodonel chopper, Hopper Topper, hrs 3,057E 2,200R, Trelberg tires, red lighted including filters & oils, $68,000 OBO. Rob (204)436-2150 1997 CIH 2188 COMBINE, Green Light in 2011, Too Many Updates To List, Well Maintained, Good Solid Machine. $44,000 OBO. Call:204-348-2294.

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, $125,000; 2008 Case IH 8010, AWD, 45-32 front tires, 28Lx26 rear tires, spreader & chopper, approx 800-separator hrs, w/30-ft flex draper header, $245,000.

Phone:(204)871-0925.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Ford/New Holland

MACDON 25-FT. SERIES 725 PT swather, new knives, guards & canvasses, UII reel w/grain lifters, always shedded, $3,200. Phone (204)268-2380.

MASSEY FERGUSON 9420 SWATHER, 25-ft comes w/roller. 1,000-hrs, in very good condition. $62,500 OBO. Call Jamie:(204)825-8765.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Various 14 WHEEL RAKE, $6,500; Vermeer R23 Hyd. rake NH166 swath turner, $3,500; JD 535 baler, $5,900; JD 530, $3,500; JD 510 $1,250; Gehl 2270 Haybine, $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Several hay conditioners, $800 & up; JD 15-ft #1518 batwing mower, $8,500; Woods 7-ft, $3,000; Woods 6-ft, $1,600; 5ft 3PH, $1,000, 6-ft, $1,150. Phone: (204)857-8403.

2001 MACDON 5010 16-FT. haybine field ready, $7,500 OBO. Call (204)638-5689.

2004 NH HAYBINE, VGC, asking $18,000; 2001 Inland square bale picker, VGC, asking $21,000 1999 Case IH 8575 large square baler, asking $29,000 OBO. Phone (204)467-5984 or (204)461-1641.

20-FT SUND PICK-UP ON JD header, excellent condition. 25-ft Sund pick-up on JD 224 header, screen floor, good condition. Phone:(204)526-5351.

FOR SALE: 8465 AUTO Case IH baler w/chain oiler; Case IH 8312 disc mower conditioner. Both purchased new & always shedded. Also 8-wheel 3-PH V-rake. Will sell as a package or separately. Pritchard Bros. Treherne MB. (204)526-7169 or (204)526-7170.

FOR SALE: CASE IH 19.5-ft 4000 swather (no cab). Two Keer shears lifter guards. Not used since 2009 (shedded). Really good condition, $3,500; Case IH 8480 round baler, shedded, not used since 2009 (soft core). Really good condition, $4,000.

Phone:(204)368-2226.

JD 893 CORN HEADER, 2001, shedded, 8 row 30in., knife rolls, in field ready & excellent condition.

Jim (204)745-8007, Elm Creek.

NH 782 FORGE HARVESTER w/hay PU, VGC, field ready. Phone (807)274-2111, Fort Frances, ON. SCREEN & SLOW SPEED kit for JD 9600, $500.

Brand new feeder chain for JD 9600, $1,100.

Phone:(204)526-5351.

Combines FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH 1981 1460 INTL COMBINE 2,454-hrs, always shedded, mint condition, field ready. Phone (204)771-7293, Ile des Chenes.

1985 Case IH 1480 Combine. 3,950 Engine hrs, new front tires, 2 sets concaves, chopper, rock trap, specialty rotor, 12-ft PU header w/large auger, always stored inside. $22,500. Phone: (204) 362-4532. clint.andrea.fehr@gmail.com

860 MF V8, HYDROSTATIC, 2400-hrs; 7700 JD Rear wheel assist, shedded. Phone (204)352-4306.

FOR SALE: 852 MF pull-type combine, swing-out auger, new blades & chopper, new Victory PU, full monitor. Ph (204)858-2117.

VICTORY MODEL SUPER 7, 12-ft PU in good condition. Asking $2400. Phone days (204)526-5298, evenings (204)743-2145.

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

FOR SALE: 1985 TR86 combine, w/straight-cut header on carrier. 2,500-ac on total rebuild, last used 2009, always shedded. Asking $15,000 OBO. Very good condition, field ready. Reason for selling: Retired. Phone:(204)447-7325.

1992 JOHN DEERE 930 flex head, good poly, new wobble box, guards & knives in last 4-yrs. Very good working condition. $4,800 OBO. Phone (204)373-2502.

NH TX66 1994, 2400 separator hours, Lots of recent work. 971 PU header. Shedded, excellent condition. With or w/o 24-ft straight cut header. Phone (204)476-6137, Neepawa.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Gleaner

1)1984 JD 7721, $5000; 1) 1986 JD 7721 Titan 2, $6000. Both machines shedded & in good condition. Jim Abbott (204)745-3884, cell (204)750-1157 Carman.

1980 JD 7720 IN good shape. Phone: Dale Smith (204)876-4798, Snowflake.

1982 7720 TURBO HYDROSTATIC 2-SPD cyl, fine cut chopper, new PU belts, hyd pump & primary counter shaft & bearings, $14,000 in recent green lights, 4,600-hrs, $12,000 OBO. (204)868-5504 or (204)874-2206 evenings email neilgalb@gmail.com 1989 JD 9600, 212 PU head, RWA, roll-tarp hopper cover, $35,000; 1992 JD 9600, 912 PU head, RWA, roll-tarp hopper cover, $47,000; 925 Flex-head, $10,000; 930 Rigid w/U2 PU reel, $8000; 224 w/22ft Sund PU, excellent for peas & wind blown canola swath, $10,000.

Phone: (204)635-2625, (204)268-5539, Stead.

1994 JD 9600 914 PU, 2,500 sep hrs, 1 owner, fine cut chopper, chaff spreader, auger extension, yield & moisture, dual SPD cyl, 100-hrs on bars & concave, shedded, $47,000 OBO; Also 930 JD header.

Phone (204)638-2513 or (204)572-6576.

1995 JD 9600 COMBINE. New front tires, new rub bars & new concave, chaff spreader. $9,000 spent on green light. Price: $50,000. Phone Dale: (204)649-2288 or Cell:(204)522-5708.

1997 9600 W/914 PU, w/header height, 4012/2,784-hrs, w/hopper topper & 18.4x38 duals, HD lights, wired for JD ATU autosteer, air-ride seat, VGC, Green-light inspected at local JD dealership fall of 2011 & 2012, inspection papers avail., $57,000 OBO. Phone:(204)324-3264.

1998 JD 9610, 3,000 separator hours, fine cut chopper, hopper topper, come w/914 pick-up, recent green light, good condition. 1992 JD 9600, 3,050 separator hours, fine cut chopper, hopper toper, comes w/914 pickup, recent green light, excellent condition. Phone: (204)526-5351.

2000 JD 930 FLEX header, full figure auger,VGC. Vers. 4030 swather header w/trailer, good condition, best offer. Phone (204)766-2643.

2000 JD 9650W, 2538-SEP hrs, HHS, DAS, Sunnybrook Cyl, Redekop MAV chopper, hopper topper, chaff spreader, HID lights, 914 PU header complete w/new belts, variable speed FDR house, 32.5x32, 16.9x26 tires. $89,000. OCO; 2, 24.5x32 Firestone rice tires, on JD rims, VG cond., $3200 OCO. Phone (204)347-5244.

2 2008 JD 9870’s for sale. First complete w/Fine cut chopper, duals, Harvest Smart Feed rate, Starfire auto guidance & 915 pick-up. 842 separator hrs. Second w/Fine cut chopper, 915 pick-up, 696 separator hrs. Both w/2 sets of concaves. VGC. Call:(204)799-7417.

3, 9600 JD COMBINES 2 are 1993, approx 3,000 sep hrs, 1 is 1997 w/1,958 sep hrs. All have 914 PU FC chopper, hopper extension, chaff spreader, shedded, VGC, $45,000 for 93, $62,000 for 97.

(204)343-2096, (204)745-7868.

For Sale: 1995 JD 9600 combine, 914 pick-up, hopper topper, large front rice tires, new rear, only 346hrs since major green light. 2,418 separator hrs, 3,113 engine hrs. This reliable low maintenance combine is field ready. $57,000. Call: (204) 883-2336 or (204) 981-6959. elbergm@mts.net

FYFE PARTS

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Various

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

1995 CIH 1020 FLEX Platform 30-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Reconditioned $11,900; 1998 CIH 1020 Flex Platform 30-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Reconditioned $12,900; 2001 CIH 1020 Flex Platform 30-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Reconditioned $14,900.

Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca

1999 HONEYBEE 30-FT DRAPER header, U2 PU reel, fore & aft, Pea auger, transport package, CX/AFX adaptor. Phone (204)851-0284.

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2004 JD 635 HYDRA Flex Platform 35-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, reconditioned $15,900; 2008 JD 635 Hydra Flex Platform 35-ft. Hydra Flex, Poly Skids, F/A, PU Reel, Real Sharp $21,900; 2009 JD 635 Hydra Flex Platform 35-ft., PU Reel, Poly skids, Mint Condition $23,900; 2012 JD 635 Hydra Flex Platform 35-ft., PU Reel, Poly skids, Like New $29,900. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

FOR SALE: 6600 JD Combine for parts, $1,500; 27-ft. Intl vibra chisel Model 645, $750. Phone Beausejour (204)265-3260 or (204)268-5651.

25-FT MACDON 960 HEADER, PUB reel, $5500; 36-ft MacDon headers, $3500, adaptors for JD or Case IH; 25-ft Honeybee header, PU reel, $5000.

Phone (204)636-2448.

GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. VERS 400 SWATHERS; Intl 100 620 & 6200 press drill; cultivator parts; mounted harrows; discs, parts.

Combine Pus; hyd cyls, motors, hoses, gear boxes etc. Truck & Machinery axles, tires & rims. Also 2 & 4 row potato diggers, working condition.

(204)871-2708, (204)685-2124.

Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Tillage

25-FT. STRAIGHT CUT HEADER trailer, storage rack, tandem wheels, asking $1,500 OBO. (204)825-2799 or cell (204)825-8340, Pilot Mound.

2005 BOURGAULT 9800 CHISEL plow, heavy harrows, knock on clips, 600-lb trip, original owner, excellent condition, $35,000. Phone (204)785-0456.

CASE IH 1020 FLEX Header 25-ft, Hyd.F/A, Auto Height, mint condition, always shedded, trailer available, asking $10,500 OBO; CASE IH 1010 Rigid Header 25-ft, VGC, pea lifters, tandem axle trailer. PH:(204)795-0626.

CEREAL IMPLEMENTS MODEL 807 25-ft Chisel Plow. $ 3,750.00 OBO. Call:204-348-2294.

FLEXHEADS CASE IH 1020: 30-ft, $8,000, 25-ft, $6,000; JD925 $6,500; JD930, $7,000; Straight heads CaseIH 1010: 30-ft, $4,500, 25-ft $4,000; IH820, $2,000; IH810 w/sunflower pans & header cart $3,000; 4-Wheel header trailer, $2,200.

Phone:(204)857-8403.

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2009 35-FT. D50 MacDon header w/Cat or JD adapter, VGC, asking $42,000 OBO. Phone (204)436-2364 or (204)750-1019.

JD FLEX HEADS AT wholesale prices. 03’ 930F, $12,200; 04’ 635F w/carry air reel, $21,900; 05’ 635F, $13,750; 06’ 635F, $19,650; 09’ 635F, $23,900; HEADER TRAILERS, 30-ft full frame w/flex bar kit, $2950; 30-ft 4-wheel dolly style, flex kit, $4095; 36-ft w/wheel dolly w/flex fit, $4850; 36-ft 6-wheel frame type, $6500; (204)325-2496 (204)746-6605.

JD 610 CHISEL PLOW, 41-ft., good condition, asking $12,000 OBO. Call Luc @ (204)744-2208.

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 Rob:(204)743-2145 Mornings & evenings or Days (204)526-5298. Cypress River, MB. CASE IH 8920 MAGNUM 3-PTH, 540 & 1000 PTO 4WD, 16.9x28 fronts, 18.4R42 rears plus duals, showing just over 6,500-hrs, $45,000. Phone (204)871-0925.

JD 7700 COMBINE 212 & 224 headers, it c/w duals, it almost floats! Always shedded, in family since new, $7,500 OBO. Earl Cunningham (306)452-7245, Redvers, SK.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

1982 IHC 5088, 8979-hrs, triple hyd, 1000 PTO, 18.4x38 duals, 1100 front, W/Leon 707 FEL, $17,500. Phone (204)525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com 2745 MASSEY TRACTOR plenty power, field ready, $3,900; 1160 Hesston haybine, field ready, $2,950. Phone (204)642-7684.

JD 3130 W/LEON LOADER $7,000; Landini Ghibli FWA, cab, A/C, shuttle shift, $27,000; Ford 6000 3-PTH & loader, $1,750; Ford 6000, $2,000; 1070 Case Power shift, low hrs, $7,000; 1070 Case power shift, $3,000; IHC 414 3-PTH & IHC loader, $1,750. (204)685-2124, (204)871-2708.

TRACTOR ALLIS CHALMERS CA. Comes w/3-PTH for a 2-sheer plow & rear cultivators, plus side cultivators. $2250; 12-ft wide cultivator, must be pulled by a tractor, $100, OBO. (204)661-6840.

NEW WOBBLE BOXES for JD, IH, MacDon headers. Made in Europe, factory quality. Get it direct from Western Canada’s sole distributor starting at $1,095. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

2006 CIH 2020 FLEX Platform 30-ft, PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Crary Air Reel $23,900; 2009 CIH 2020 Flex Platform 35-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A $23,900. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive

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.

1993 JD 930 FLEX Platform 30-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Needs Reel Repair $3,900; 1998 JD 930 Flex Platform 30-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Reconditioned $11,900; 2001 JD 930 Flex Platform 30-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, F.F. Auger, Reconditioned $15,900; 2002 JD 930 Flex Platform 30-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Reconditioned, Crary Air Reel $21,900. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

1997 JOHN DEERE 925 Flex Head w/CIH Adaptor Plate & Drive Shafts, 800-ac on New Knife & Guards, Newer Poly, Works Great. $7,500 OBO. Call:204-348-2294.

JD 4020 W/CAB & duals, 148 loader w/6-ft. bucket & bale fork; 22 Anhydrous Dutch knives. Phone (204)239-0035.

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.

1993 JD 930 FLEX header, shedded, good condition, $6,900 OBO. Phone (204)746-2062, Rosenort.

1995 JD 925 FLEX Platform 25-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A $7,900; 1998 JD 925 Flex Platform 25ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Reconditioned $11,900; 1998 JD 925 Flex Platform 25-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, Crary Air Reel, Reconditioned $14,900; 2001 JD 925 Flex Platform 25-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A, FF Auger, Reconditioned $14,900; 1998 JD 925 Rigid Platform 25-ft., PU Reel $8,900. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

FOR SALE: JD 2130 3-pt., hi/lo shift; JD 2130 3-pt., new re-built engine w/146 loader, painted; JD 2750 MFWD, 3-pt., 245 FEL, painted; JD 2950 MFWD, 3-pt., painted, w/265 FEL; JD 3140 MFWD, 3-pt., w/260 FEL, painted; D 3155 MFWD, 3-pt., painted, new interior; JD 4020 Synchro, w/168 FEL, Grapple; JD 4240 Quad, 5,800-hrs, 3-pt., MINT; JD 4250 2WD, 15 sp, 3-pt., 2 hyd; JD 4450 MFWD, 3-pt., 15 sp, power shift, 2 hyd; JD 4640 2 WD, 3-pt., 3 hyd, Quad shift; JD 567 Baler, Monitor, Mega Wide PU, Mega Tooth, 1000 PTO, Net Wrap, Bale Kicker; Case 575 Manure Spreader, Double Beater, Double Chain. All tractors can be sold w/new or used loaders. MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD Box 418 St. Claude, MB R0G 1Z0 Phone:(204)750-2459.

“For All Your Farm Parts”

1993 CIH 1020 FLEX Platform 25-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids $5,900; 1997 CIH 1020 Flex Platform 25-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, Reconditioned $11,900; 2000 CIH 1020 Flex Platform 25-ft., PU Reel, Poly Skids, Nice Shape $10,900.

Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

JD 6600, IN GOOD shape, always shedded, looking for best offer. Phone:(204)376-2924.

JD 8820 COMBINE, good condition, 2-SPD cyl, 212 PU header, $12,900 OBO; JD 224 straight header w/PU reel, $2,500. Phone (204)362-2316 or (204)362-1990.

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FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories

NH TR 70 COMBINE chopper air melroe 378 7 belt rubber PU, low hrs, grain moisture tester, JD 5-16 hyd plow, cockshutt 225 discker hyd seed box.

Phone (204)265-3302, Beausejour.

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

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

1988 TR96 COMBINE, FORD motor, 2300-hrs, shedded, good condition. Phone (204)745-6231, cell (204)745-0219.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere

JD 2360 SWATHER 21-ft. PU reel, DSL, 2,400-hrs, excellent condition, $15,000. Phone (204)886-2179

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Combine ACCessories

9260 HESSTON SWATHER W/2210 HEADER, like new, 36-ft. Big Cab power unit, 2005. W/Swath roller.Very nice shape, best swather for Canola. $70,000. (204)871-0925.

IHC 4000 SWATHER, 25-FT, no cab, in good shape. Phone: Dale Smith (204)876-4798, Snowflake.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Various

1985 TR85 NH COMBINE, twin rotors, Melroe PU, 3600-hrs, good condition, $6000.

Phone (204)866-3570.

1990 R50 GLEANER, low hrs 1,340 eng hrs, 13-ft. rake PU, grain loss monitor, reverser, straw spreader. Phone (204)669-2366.

For Sale: 1995 Prairie Star 4700 25ft. swather w/triple delivery 960 header, new style wobble box, pick-up reel, 2-spd turbo, extra pair of drive wheels, only 1,423-hrs. Mounted or pull behind roller available. $34,000. Call (204)883-2336 or (204)981-6959. elbergm@mts.net

MF 760 COMBINE, CAN be used or for parts- lots of new parts good engine. $2350 OBO. Phone (204)770-0040.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Caterpillar Lexion CORN HEADER 2009 16X30 Cat Lexion, C15 16row low profile w/littel change or adaptor, it would fit Case IH or JD w/contour head, HYD deck plates & knife rolls, $55,000. Nice condition. (204)871-0925, Macgregor, MB

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

1986 VERSATILE MODEL 2000 pull-type combine, always shedded, in good condition. Asking $5000.

Phone Days (204)526-5298 or evenings (204)743-2145.

IHC 403 COMBINE, field ready, $1,000. Parting out 403 & 503 combines, good motors, A/C. Stonewall, MB. Phone:(204)482-7358 or Cell:(204)228-2531.

400 VERS SWATHER 18-FT. good canvasses, good condition, PU & bat reel, shedded, $1,100 OBO. Phone (204)966-3857 or (204)476-0535.

CASE IH MODEL 730 pull-type swather, 30-ft w/bat-reel, canvases included, always shedded.

Asking $2500. Phone days (204)526-5298, evenings (204)743-2145.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Versatile

2007 JD 5325 TRACTOR Cab, MFWD, JD 542 Loader, 2,900-hrs., Looks like new $42,900. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST

RED OR GREEN 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement parts for your Steiger drive train.

2. We rebuild axles, transmissions and dropboxes with ONE YEAR WARRANTY. 3. 50% savings on used parts.

1-800-982-1769 www.bigtractorparts.com

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 1979 CHEVY C70 GRAIN truck, tag axle, 20-ft. cancade box, $15,000. Phone (204)683-2396.

1995 JD 930 STRAIGHT cut header, PU reel, reconditioned wobble box 2000-acres ago, w/4-Whl transport trailer, shedded, $10,000; Small edible bean kit to fit 9600 or 9610 combine, $500; 9610 or 9600 combine straw chopper in VGC, $750; Hawkes side-arm markers, hardly used, $700. Could send pictures for all the above. Call John (204)745-7191, (204)379-2371, St Claude.

1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD 120 430 470-HP 13-SPD; 1975 Vers 400 Swather 20-ft.; 1996 Sunfire 2.2L, stnd, Best offer. Phone (204)836-2219.

1998 JD 9610 COMBINE, 2360-hrs; 1998 JD 925, 25-ft flex header. Phone days (204)764-2544, evenings (204)764-2035.

2 18-FT DECKS W/HOIST & front storage, tie down straps, Asking $2,000/each OBO; 45-ft Morris Deep-tillage, w/NH3 shanks, Asking $2,250; Antique Oliver Cetrac crawler w/front blade, runs good, asking $1,700; 2050 IHC tandem DSL gravel truck, 15-ft box, asking $4,000; 28-ft Fruehauf flat deck semi-trailer, single axle, safetied, asking $3,300; 1984 4400 Versatile swather, cab, big rubber, good shape, asking $4,300; 1982 20-ft 400 Versatile swather, asking $1,500; 20-ft 400 Versatile sliding table, asking $1,200 OBO; A66 Ford 3-yrd payloader, new rubber, excellent shape, asking $26,000; Phone:(204)728-1861.

2-WHEEL 3-PTH HAYSAVER HAY rake, new, $200; 18-ft IHC 45 cultivator w/harrows & packers, $500; Case 5-16 bottom plow, $500; Bale trailer, 12x10 2-tonne truck chassis w/good rubber, $500; Bale trailer 8x10, wagon chassis, new tires, $300; 17 section Allied harrows, good cond., $200. Phone (204)745-2851, Carman.

30.5X32 FIRESTONE, BRAND NEW, $2,000; 30.5x32 Firestone, rice tires, nice, $1,200; 2 Goodyear 30.5x32 tires, $300/each; 10.00x20 & 9.00x20 on rims, $100/each; 18.4x38 Vers. rim.

Call:(204)373-2502.

40-FT LOEWEN CARRY-ALL TRAILER, hauls 20 big round bales. Phone (204)247-0211, Roblin.

4 HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC motors, 230-Volts; 7-in hyd Wheatheart binsweep w/motor mount, hose & all hardware; 56 sheets of used arena board, 1/8-in thick; Farrowing crates, used.

Phone (204)878-3267 560 INTL MANURE SPREADER; Farm All H tractor; wooden beam antique plow; Small tiller.

(204)324-8080.

BALERS 2, JD 535, $5,900; JD 530, $3,500; JD 510, $1,250; Richardton Hi-Dumps, $3,000 & up; JD 3970 Harvester, $8,900; NH 890, $2,500; IH 781 $2,500; Several hay conditioners, $800 & Up; Haybines Gehl 2270, $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Manure Spreaders, JD 780, $7,000; NH 800, $7,500; New Idea 3634, $4,000; Dual 340 loader, $2,000.

(204)857-8403.

ROCK PULLER $2,500. (204)683-2396.

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BOURGAULT COIL PACKER, 28-32 ft. adjustable, hyd lift; Behlin 1650 & 3750-bu. granaries. Phone (204)386-2412.

WANTED: FLEX HEADER FOR 850 MF combine.

Phone (204)268-5703.

C201 ISUZU 4-CYL DSL engine & 426 freon compressor; Rebuilt compressors for MD2 & KD2 reefers; 1956 Chevrolet 1430 truck; Parts for JD 420 crawler; Loader bucket for 350C JD crawler & 3-cyl engine block & other parts for 350C crawler. Phone: (204)227-7333.

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DISCS: Kewannee 12-ft breaking disc, $18,500; JD #330 22-ft, $9,500; Bushog 21-ft, $7,000; Krause 16-ft, $5,000; JD 15-ft, $5,000. SCRAPERS: JD 12-yd, $12,000; Crown 6-yd, $5,000; Soilmover 7.5-yd, $7,500; Ashland 4.5-yd, $4,500; New 10-ft Land Levelers, $2,250, 12-ft $2,450; SKIDSTEERS: Gehl #4510, $7,000; NH865, $12,900; 3PH 9-ft blade, $900; Artsway mixmill, $1,500; 36in Rollermill, $5,000. PHONE:(204)857-8403.

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GRAVITY WAGONS NEW: 400B, $7,100; 600B $12,000; used 250-750-bu, used grain carts, 450-1100-bu, EZ475 $7,900; JM875, $20,000; weigh wagon, $2,500; dual stage & Kwik Kleen screeners; REM 552 Grainvac $3,500; REM 2500, $9,500; Brandt 4000, $7,000; Brandt 4500, $8,000; Valmar applicator, $1,500; Phoenix harrow, 42-ft, $9,500; Summers 72-ft, $14,000; usd fertilizer spreaders, 4-9 ton. Phone:(204)857-8403.

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IHC 1480 ACTUAL FLOW combine; IHC 4000 swather, 24-ft, a/c, big tires. Both in good shape.

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JD 8820 914 PICK-UP header & 930 grain header & trailer; MF 860 w/pick-up & MF 20-ft grain header; MF 410 combine, PU header; Honeybee 36-ft draper header, pick-up reel, fits Case 2388 & 2588 combine; D7G, PS, ripper; CAT 235 track hoe; D760 Champion Grater; Tree farmer skidder, mechanical special, new 18.4x34 tires; Calhoun fertilizer spreader, PTO; Grousen dozer, fits a JD 8970 16-ft; 2004 Dodge RumbleBee short box. Phone: (306)236-8023.

MF 20-FT. STRAIGHTCUT HEADER; 8-ft. metal drum swath roller; 25-ft. MF 128 Deep tiller, mulchers; 3, 500-gal. fuel tanks, stands; 24-ft. 3-PTH Danish tine cult, packers; MF grow 3-PTH cult, finger, weeders; 1996 Chev Lumina new tires, bat, muffler, command start, safetied, $2,500; 1998 Malibu command start, good condition; 1952 Chev coupe, good condition, running, $4,000.

(204)834-2750, (204)476-0367.

NH SUPER 1049 SP bale wagon, good condition, 1 Claas 13-ft circular rake, very good condition.

Phone:(204)724-3160 or (204)720-5475.

VARIOUS PARTS FOR INTERNATIONAL crawlers, TD6 & TD9; Parting out JD 1010 crawler w/7-ft angle dozer; Bottom rollers for 17A-D7 Caterpillar with 3/4-in bolt holes. Call (204)376-5082, Arborg.

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.

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BLACK MEADOWS ANGUS OFFERS for sale 40 yearling & 1 2-yr old registered Black Angus bulls.

Top bloodlines, EPD’s available, fertility tested, bunk fed.

Call Bill:(204)567-3782 or cell:(204)851-1109.

FOR SALE: PUREBRED BLACK Angus yearling bulls & some 2-yr old bulls. Scott Ranch, McCreary (204)835-2087.

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FOR SALE: 5 YEARLING Charolais bulls, $2,000/each. 1 2-yr old Charlois bull, $2,500. Thick bulls off cows with good dispositions. Phone Donald Toms:(204)843-2917. Amaranth, MB. MARTENS CHAROLAIS EXCELLENT YEARLING & 2-yr old bulls for sale. Dateline sons for calving ease & performance. Specialist sons for consistent thickness. Call Ben (204)534-8370.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Dexter 5-YR OLD PB DEXTER bull, polled dun ADCA # 023766, call for genetic details. $1,200. Deliver to Winkler area neg. Call:(204)656-4430. Winnipegosis. No Sunday calls please.

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN HAS bulls for sale 2 yr old & yearling Red & Black & Polled, Bred for calving ease or Performance Ready for breeding season & priced to sell, guaranteed. Delivery available. Your source for quality Limousin genetics. Call Art (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental 100 COWS FOR SALE. Phone (204)352-4306.

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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 performance tested, semen tested & delivered. Visit us online at www.defoortstockfarm.com Celebrating 33-yrs in Charolais. Call us at (204)743-2109.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

8 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS semen tested, vaccinated, delivered within 100-miles. Holloway Angus.

Souris, Manitoba. Phone: (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622.

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1830 44 Ft Air Seeder with 1910 Seed Cart ❑ 1 Year: $55.44* ❑ 2 Years $96.00*

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

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

BATTLE LAKE FARM HAS one 2-yr old Red Angus bull and Black & Red yearling bulls for sale. Semen tested & EPD’s. Carberry (204)834-2202.

Seeded approx 5000 acres

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus

637 Hours - 30 ft 930D Straight Cut Header, 615P Pickup Warranty Until Fall of 2014

U.S. Subscribers

HIQUAL INDUSTRIES

LIVESTOCK

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: JD 9870 STS 2009 Combine

Canadian Subscribers

Wednesday, August 28th Dairy Sale at 11:00 am

Sales Agent for

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.

SOLD FARM & RETIRED ATTACH YOUR MAILING LABEL HERE

with Holstein Calves every TUESDAY at 9 am August 13th & 20th

1-800-587-4711

IRON & STEEL

IHC 3650 ROUND baler, $2,000; 24-ft. gooseneck bale trailer, $2,000; NH 460 haybine for parts, $200; 20-ft. Vers PT swather, $300; 960 Co-op PT combine, $300; Melcam 16-ft. deep tiller w/extensions up to 20-ft., $500; Assort. hyd cyls. Roy Greer (204)826-2045.

Call, email or mail us today!

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

Monday, August 12th & 26th Sheep and Goat Sale with Small Animals at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE: 230 IHC swather 16.5-ft. crimper & canopy shedded; 20-ft. MacDon PU reel, Intl hopper wagon. Phone (204)838-2217 FOR SALE: 400 VERS. swather w/universal real, always shedded; Also, 6601 JD combine, in good running condition, always shedded. Both used on smaller acreage. Phone:(204)836-2206.

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PETS

800-1000 LBS. Steers & Heifers

PETS & SUPPLIES

Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400 Don: 528-3477, 729-7240

BORDER COLLIE REGISTERED WORKING stock dogs, $700. Champion bloodlines, born May 7, 2013. www.wall2wallsheep.com Phone: (204)664-2027.

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

PB BORDER COLLIE PUPS off Top Imported Breeding Parents working cattle & sheep. Ready to go Aug 1st, $225. Go to www.oakwoodgrange.ca For more info phone Martin Penfold (204)722-2036 Virden/ Moosomin Area.

LIVESTOCK Sheep – Dorper

REAL ESTATE

WHITE DORPER RAMS born Jan 2013. New bloodlines. $500 each. Ready to work now. Good selection of White Dorper & Katahdin/Dorper ewes available. (204)664-2027. www.wall2wallsheep.com

LIVESTOCK Sheep – Suffolk 35 COMMERCIAL SUFFOLK EWES, ages from 1-5, always used PB ram in breeding program.

Phone (204)744-2603.

Horses LIVESTOCK Horse Auctions 27TH ANNUAL ROCKING W Fall Horse Sale. Sat., Aug. 31. Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Late entries accepted. For more info, www.rockingw.com or Email: rockingw@xplornet.com or Phone:(204)325-7237.

LIVESTOCK Horses For Sale ASS’T RIDING HORSES FOR sale, variety of sizes & stages, kids, pleasure riding, working, etc. $750$1,500. Delivery to Winkler area neg. Phone: (204)656-4430. Winnipegosis. No Sunday calls please.

Swine

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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

Specialty LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment 20-FT. GORTZEN LIVESTOCK TRAILER, in good condition, $4,000; 3,000-gal tandem vacuum manure tank, in good condition, $5,000; Farrowing crates & finishing self feeders plus tender foot flooring. (204)683-2396.

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.

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.

WANTED: PEARSON SQUEEZE CHUTE w/palpation cage. Must be in good condition, new style preferred. (204)773-3252.

12V. or Hydraulic Electronic Scale Opt.

1 877 695 2532 www.ezefeeder.ca

LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment

REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots 924-SQ.FT COTTAGE AT LAKE Manitoba Narrows. 3-bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large screened-in porch. Fully renovated & insulated in 2010. New Electric furnace & ductwork, new well, septic tank & 24x24-ft garage in 2010. Lot is 145-ft frontage & 175-ft. Walking distance to lake. Back lot also available. $97,900. (204)646-4047.

FOR SALE: ACREAGE 4-MI NE of Ochre River Village. House, garage, 3 cattle sheds & workshop included. Phone:(204)638-5412.

REGISTERED & CERTIFIED FLOURISH Winter Wheat. Bin run or cleaned, delivery available. Domain, MB. Phone:(204)746-0275.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

READY TO MOVE HOMES starting at $75,000 for 1320-sq.ft, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath; or 1520-sq.ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, $90,000; Still time to custom order your plan for 2013 delivery. RTM Home Builder since 1976. MARVIN HOMES INC, Steinbach, MB. (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484 or www.marvinhomes.ca

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES All Terrain Vehicles 2011 CAN-AM ATV OUTLANDER XMR 800 EFI, drove over 1500-mi, extended snorkels, SS109 wheels w/30-in mud lite XXL’s, Dalton clutching, has BRP extended service terms to Jan 27th 2014. $10,800 firm. Phone Raymond (204)825-2309.

REAL ESTATE Mobile Homes

BRAND NEW ATVS, DIRTBIKES , Dune Buggies & UTV’s: 110cc ATV $729; 125cc $949; 150cc $1,599; 250cc $1,699; 300cc $2,499; 125cc Dune buggy $1,499; 150cc Dune Buggy/150cc UTV, $2,699. Full Warranty, Brandon,MB will add.

Phone:(204)724-4372. www.canadattatv.com

YEAR ROUND MOBILE Killarney Lake, Lake Front 3-bdrm mobile home, 16x68, 1.5 baths, large deck, very good well, septic tank, 2 sheds, lot size is 50x170. (204)729-5264.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba

RECYCLING

For Sale: SE 9-18-15 PTH #5 RIDING MOUNTAIN, NOTRE DAME USED OIL 156-acs, 93 grainland, 1,816-sq.ft. bungalow, scenic property, $260,000. 2) DEPOT RM of MCCREARY & FILTER 719-acs farm (cattle, elk, bison) 1,064-sq.ft. bungalow & yard • Buy Usedsite, Oil outbldgs.• 3) BuyGLADSTONE Batteries 4-mi. N, 1988 1,170-sq.ft. raised• Collect bungalow 9.86-acs, at• Collect Used Filters Oil Containers tached dbl garage, $134,900 OBO. Phone Southern and Western Manitoba Liz:(204)476-6362 or John: (204)476-6719. Gill & Schmall Agencies.

Tel: 204-248-2110

NOTRE DAME USED OIL & FILTER DEPOT

BuyUsed Used Oil Oil ••Buy •• Buy Buy Batteries Batteries ••Collect CollectUsed Used Filters Filters • Collect • CollectOil OilContainers Containers • Antifreeze

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

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Tel: 204-248-2110

PEDIGREED SEED PEDIGREED SEED Cereal – Rye

GRAIN & CATTLE FARMS wanted for both overseas & Canadian buyers. Call me to discuss all options & current farmland market prices. Rick Taylor: (204)867-7551. rtaylor@homelife.com Homelife Realty, Brandon, MB.

REGISTERED & CERTIFIED HAZLETT rye & seed rye. Contact Boissevain Select Seeds at: (204)534-7324.

PEDIGREED SEED Cereal – Wheat

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

CERTIFIED ACCIPITER & wheat. Contact Boissevain (204)534-7324.

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PEDIGREED SEED Cereal – Various FOR SALE: CERTIFIED FLOURISH winter wheat.

Phone James Farms Ltd. at 1-866-283-8785, (204)222-8785 or email seed@jamesfarms.com for additional info.

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COMMON SEED COMMON SEED Forage FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed, Crown $0.34, Red Prozo $0.38. Leonard Friesen, (204)685-2376, Austin MB.

SEED / FEED / GRAIN

QUANITY OF SEMI-DWARF WHITE oats, weigh 38-lbs, grade 2 CW, good sample, 3.50/bushel.

Also have organic millet for bird food. Bulk or bag .30 cents/lb. Phone (204)379-2138.

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Straw 40) 1400-LB WEEDLESS BROME grass hardcore rounds. Cut June 28, no rain, stored off the ground, good for horses or cattle during calving. $75.

Phone:(204)746-0593, Morris.

DAIRY HAY & HORSE hay for sale, 3x4 square bales, delivery available. Phone (204)827-2629 before 9:00am or leave message.

HORSE HAY BALED DRY 1st cut this year, 3x4x4.5, Alfalfa Timothy Brome, 60 bales at $42 each. Paul (204)228-6884

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Feed Wanted WANTED: DAIRY, BEEF, GRASS & Straw bales in large square bales. Phone Mark 1-800-371-7928, Winnipeg.

WANTED: round or square hay bales, Brome & Timothy mix. WANTED: 200 small square hay bales. WANTED: Feed Oats. Phone David (204)723-0747 cell (204)749-2018 Home.

Oats Box 424 Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 Phone: (204) 373-2328 www.emersonmilling.com

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

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2013 Malt Contracts Available 2013 Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 204-737-2000 Phone 204-737-2000 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 2013Toll-Free Malt Contracts Available 1-800-258-7434 2013 Malt Available Agent: M &Contracts J Weber-Arcola, SK. Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Agent: MLetellier, & 306-455-2509 J Weber-Arcola, SK. Box 238 MB. R0G 1C0 Phone Phone 204-737-2000 Phone204-737-2000 306-455-2509 Phone Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509 Phone 306-455-2509

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Winnipeg 233-8418 Brandon 728-0231 Grunthal 434-6881 “Ask for grain buyer.”

TIRES FEDERATION TIRE: 1100X12, 2000X20, used aircraft. Toll free 1-888-452-3850

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

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Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

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

New 30.5L-32 16 ply, $2,195; 20.8-38 12 ply $795; 18.4-38 12 ply; $789; 24.5-32 14 ply, $1,749; 14.9-24 12 ply, $486; 16.9-28 12 ply $558, 18.4-26 10 ply, $890. Factory direct. More sizes available new and used. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

TRAILERS Livestock Trailers 1998 2500 DODGE RAM V10 magnum, 242,000-kms, 2002 Blue Hills 26-ft triple axle stock trailer. Current safety on both, prefer to sell as one unit. Keen 16-ft stock trailer - as is.

Phone:(204)874-2287. Minndeosa, MB. EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. NEW stock - all 7-ft wide x 16-ft, 18-ft, 20-ft & 24-ft lengths. All come w/10-yr warranty. SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Phone (204)334-6596. Email: sokalind@mymts.net

Specializing in: • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola,

soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) • Agents of the CWB • Licensed & bonded 5 LOCATIONS to serve you!

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

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

TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous

NOW BUYING Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet

45-FT. DROP DECK TRAILER w/converter, good for hauling hay. (204)589-5438, leave msg.

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RUTH ZAHORODNY OF St. Martin, MB intends to sell private lands: SW 17-31-11W, SE 19-31-11W, NW 20-31-11W; SW 20-31-11W; NW 29-31-11W; SW 29-31-11W; SW 32-31-11W; E1/2 32-31-11W; NW 33-31-11W; SE 33-31-11W; NW 04-32-11W; SW 04-32-11W; NW 35-31-12W; SW 02-32-12W to Bryan Vanderveen & Laura Kichur who intend to acquire the following Crown Lands: NW 17-31-11W; NE 18-31-11W; N1/2 19-31-11W; SW 19-31-11W; Section 30-31-11W; Section 31-31-11W; NW 32-31-11W; NE 33-31-11W; E1/2 04-32-11W; Section 05-32-11W; SW 09-32-11W; N1/2 21-32-11W; NW 22-32-11W; S1/2 22-32-11W; SW 27-32-1W; Section 13-31-12W; Section 23-31-12W; Section 24-31-12W; Section 25-31-12W; N1/2 26-31-12W; SE 26-31-12W; NE 34-31-12W; NE 35-31-12W; S1/2 35-31-12W; Section 36-31-12W; W1/2 01-32-12W N1/2 02-32-12W; SE 02-32-12W; W1/2 11-32-12W; NW 13-32-12W; SW 15-32-12W 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.

The following PRIVATE LAND is being offered for sale: E1/2 36-24-11W; Sec. 01-25-11W; N1/2 02-25-11W; Sec 12-25-11W; E1/2 11-25-11W; SE 14-25-11W; W1/2 13-25-11W; W1/2 26-24-11W; SE 26-24-11W. The following CROWN LANDS have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the ranch unit held by Joel & Stephanie Delaurier of Ste Rose du Lac, MB. NW 02-25-11W; E1/2 10-25-11W; NW 31-24-10W; W1/2 25-24-11W; E1/2 35-24-11W; SW 35-24-11W; W1/2 36-24-11W; W1/2 06-25-10W; S1/2 02-25-11W; NE 35-24-11W; W1/2 30-24-210W; SW 31-24-10W; NE 24-24-11W; NE 25-24-11W; NE 26-24-11W; SE 36-24-11W; SW 05-24-10W; E1/2 06-24-10W; SE 07-24-11W; W1/2 11-25-11W; Sec 13-25-11W; SW 14-25-11W; NE 35-25-11W; SW 07-24-10W. If you wish to purchase the private land & apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee Joel & Stephanie Delaurier at RR #1, Ste Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0.

If you wish to comment on or object to this Unit Transfer write director, MAFRI, agricultural crown land, PO Box 1286 Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0 or fax (204)867-6578.

PUREBRED 12-WK OLD GREAT Pyrenees Pups.

Parents are both good herding dogs. $250. Phone (204)245-0058.

KENNETH & FLORENCE ROBERT are offering for sale approx 99.3-acs of farmlands located in the RM of Morris, described as follows: Part of River Lots 481 & 483 situated west of PTH 75. CONDITIONS OF OFFER TO PURCHASE: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection & knowledge of the properties. 2. Offers must be received on or before 4:00pm on Aug. 30th, 2013. 3. Offers must be accompanied by a 5% deposit payable to Bruce Gregory “in trust.” Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable offers will be returned. 4. The purchaser(s) shall be responsible for the payment of GST or shall self-asses for GST. 5. Possession shall be Nov 1st, 2013. 6. The date of closing will be Nov. 1st, 2013. 7. Tenders are binding upon acceptance & not subject to any conditions precedent.

8. The Vendor will be responsible for the real property taxes on the property up to Dec. 31st, 2013. 9.

Title to the land will be transferred free & clear of all encumbrances & liens, except for: MTS Right-ofway agreement (Caveat No. 2471585/1) MTS Easement (Caveat No. 1554201/1) MTS Right-ofway agreement (Caveat No. 2471584/1) 10. Offers will be reviewed by the Vendors by Sept. 4th, 2013 & the party whose Offer is accepted will be contacted within 2 business days. 11. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Signed & sealed Tenders will be received up to 4:00pm on Aug 30th, 2013 at: Kenneth & Florence Robert Box 73 Ste Agathe, MB R0G 1Y0

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Grain Wanted

MALT BARLEY

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PEDIGREED SEED Cereal – Various

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle Wanted

TRUMPET, $199; CLARINET, $250; Flute, $250; Trombone, $299; Ukeleles, $29.95-$139; Ibanez base guitar, $399; Lapsteel, $99.95; Acoustic amps, 10 watt $79.95, 40 Watt $199.95, 180 watt $399; Base amps $89.95-$500; Marshall stack 100 Watt $650; Octave Mandolin, $299; Randall 100 Watt tube stack, $1200; 6+12 string double-neck electric guitar w/case, $500; Mandola, $299; Mandolin, $99.95; Mandolin-Banjo, $499; Guitar-Banjo, $250; Guitar-Mandolin, $399; Electric Autoharp, $399; Keyboard, $150; Violins, $69.95-$1295; Wireless music system, $125; Wireless mic, $125.

Hildebrand Music, Portage La Prairie Mall, (204)857-3172.

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

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

2-YR OLD & YEARLING polled Red bulls, w/A.I. backgrounds, also 10 Simmental cows w/young calves at side. Acomb Valley Simmentals, Minnedosa (204)867-2203.

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental

Call Mark @ Haybusters:

haybusters.com

BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our prices!” “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & price!” “Certainly worth the call!”

Phone (204)724-4529. Dealer #4383 STOCK TRAILERS: 6X16 GN, $3,500; 7x20 GN $3,200; 6x16 Bumper, $3,200; Flat bed w/ramps, 24-ft, $5,500; Single axle converter, $1,900, Double $2,000; 48-ft Loboy, $6,500; 9-ft deck for 1-ton truck, $2,350. Phone:(204)857-8403.

CAREERS Help Wanted FARM ASSISTANT MANAGER & EQUIPMENT Operator; will be involved in all aspects of the farm operation (grain, specialty crop); including operation of tillage, seeding, spraying & harvest equipment; fixing & maintaining machinery (use of welder, cutting torch, etc.); inventory storage, monitoring & shipping; & supervising work crews. Must be willing to learn, physically able, self motivated, cautious & responsible; have a valid Class 5 drivers license (Class 1 preferred). Position is F/T, year round in the Portage La Prairie, MB area w/competitive wage that varies greatly on experience & qualifications. E-mail resume to bmrutbeek@inetlink.ca

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