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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 SERVING MANITOBA FARMERS SINCE 1925 | VOL. 70, NO. 36 | $1.75 MANITOBACOOPERATOR.CA Witness claims shooting pigs unnecessary Some shot several times

By Shannon Vanraes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

rovincial workers took a full day to shoot 1,300 P hogs in a barn that is now under investigation for inhu- mane treatment of its animals, according to a former employee who claims to have witnessed the event. The weanlings were shot using 22-calibre rifles and some were shot “three or four times” before dying, said the man, who requested anonymity saying he fears being charged with inter- fering with the province’s investigation. He said he tried to film Doug Martin is depopulating his hog barn near East St. Paul. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES See PIGS SHOT on page 6 » Latest feed crisis may be too much for battered hog sector U.S. drought has sent feed prices sky high just when hog producers were eyeing a return to profitability

By Shannon Vanraes Currently, he’s losing more than $30 per ations who often buy feed and livestock CO-OPERATOR STAFF weanling. using credit. But with negative margins Skyrocketing feed prices have hit the hog predicted for future contracts, credit is t’s been a gut-wrenching decision, but sector — still recovering from a 2009 H1N1 hard to come by. Doug Martin is shipping off his sows swine flu scare, effects of U.S. country-of- The plight of Manitoba’s hog producers I and depopulating his East Selkirk hog origin labelling laws and a strengthening was thrust into the limelight recently, fol- barn. Canadian loonie — with another wave of lowing the euthanization of 1,300 wean- “It’s very difficult,” said Martin. “We’re losses. And there is no end in sight. lings by provincial authorities. But indus- going to lose money depopulating, but “It’s a bad situation, especially for try representatives caution against linking I would lose more money by staying in the weanling producers,” said Martin. hard financial times to possible animal business.” “There’s just no market and no hope, welfare cases. Martin’s family has been in the hog there are a lot of iso-weanlings selling for “People have said this is about eco- business for 75 years, but like most hog a dollar profit or just being given away.” nomics,” said Andrew Dickson, general producers in the province, his 1,200- Many producers in the province sell sow operation is facing tough times. their weanlings to American finisher oper- See HOGS on page 6 » Publication Mail Agreement 40069240

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g 2 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 INSIDE FROM the food file LIVESTOCK Will starving yourself help Choking off disease spread you live longer? Maybe not Manitoba Monkeys on calorie-restricted diets had healthier hearts resort a natural break 12 and immune systems, but they didn’t live longer

By Sharon Begley growing community of believ- new york / reuters ers who seek better health and longer life in calorie-restricted CROPS he longevity diet’s diets. premise is seductively The new study suggests a T simple: cutting your calo- surprising disconnect between rie intake well below your usual health and lifespan. It found Cure for diet will add years to your life. most of the 57 calorie-restricted But new research shows monkeys had healthier hearts high prices? the extreme, emaciating diet and immune systems and doesn’t increase lifespan in lower rates of diabetes, cancer Soaring prices Americans have the highest per threaten rhesus monkeys, the closest or other ills than the 64 control monkeys. But there was no lon- capita daily consumption in the organic sales 17 human relatives to try it in a rigorous, long-running study. gevity payoff. world, eating 3,770 calories a day, While caveats remain, outside “You can argue that the more than a Canadian at 3,590 experts regarded the findings calorie-restricted animals are calories or an Indian at 2,440, as definitive, particularly when healthier,” said Austad. “They according to data from the UN combined with those from a have better cholesterol pro- Food and Agricultural Organization. FEATURE similar study. files, less muscle loss, less dis- But does a calorie-restricted diet “If there’s a way to manipu- ease. But it didn’t translate into mean you live longer? photo: REUTERS/ late the human diet to let us greater longevity. What we learn Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES) Twitter live longer, we haven’t figured from this is you can unlink it out yet and it may not exist,” health and longevity.” restriction when young died of and Tweet said biologist Steven Austad of While initial results were causes unrelated to aging than the University of Texas Health promising, the study found did their free-eating peers. Social media Science Center, who wrote an the oldest animals in each “There may be something feeds grain market 20 analysis of the study in Nature. group had the same inci- about calorie restriction that jitters Since 1934, research has dence of tumours, heart dis- makes animals more suscepti- shown that lab rats, mice, yeast, ease and general deterioration. ble to death from other causes,” fruit flies and round worms fed Moreover, it found health mark- said Austad. 10 per cent to 40 per cent fewer ers were often worse in mon- Many of the study’s calorie- calories than their free-eating keys that began calorie restric- restricted monkeys died of CROSSROADS peers lived some 30 per cent tion as young adults than older causes unrelated to aging, such longer. In some studies, they ones, the opposite of what sci- as anesthesia used in some lived twice as long. entists expected. And more of experiments and gastrointesti- Leadership Such findings spawned a the animals that started calorie nal bloat. and commerce

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By Allan Dawson if AgriStability funding will be co-operator staff cut, but added “(t)here is definitely a keen interest to devel- o u g C h o r n e y f e a r s oping new markets that will the federal-provin- provide financial support for D cial AgriStability farm various commodities.” income support program will Innovation could also result get less funding under the new in more processing of raw Growing Forward 2 agreement farm products, bolstering the Canada’s agriculture ministers Canadian economy, he said. are to draft when they meet in Crop insurance will continue Whitehorse Sept. 14 to 16. to cover farmers against crop The president of the Keystone failures and be backstopped by Agricultural Producers AgriRecovery, he said. (KAP) said he would raise his concerns with Manitoba Private insurance Agriculture Minister Ron “We might even like to Kostyshyn at meeting with pro- encourage private insurance vincial farm groups Sept. 4. companies if it’s feasible,” “I don’t want to see us throw Kostyshyn said, especially in away valuable BRM (Business areas such as forage, where Risk Management) tools farmer participation is low or that have proven that they’ve to lock in livestock prices. helped producers in the past,” Ritz also supports that idea. Ron Kostyshyn Doug Chorney Gerry Ritz Chorney, who farms at East A new agreement requires Selkirk, said in an interview the support of two-thirds of Aug. 30. pects much of the deal is Chorney said. “When things Canadian provinces account- The federal budget this spring already decided. “I don’t want to are going badly that’s when you ing for 50 per cent of produc- included a 10 per cent cut in Business Risk Management count on having these (support tion in that sector. agricultural spending. p r o g r a m s — A g r i I n v e s t , see us throw away programs) in place.” If a majority of ministers Farm income support will AgriStability, AgriInsurance valuable BRM agree, they’ll sign a memo- continue under the new agree- and AgriRecovery — account (Business Risk Farm programs facing change randum of understanding in ment, Kostyshyn said in an for 84 per cent of the money Management) tools Farming has changed and so Whitehorse and then work out interview. spent under Growing Forward must farm programs, but gov- the details later, Kostyshyn “It’s safe to say that it 1. It amounts to about $2 bil- that have proven ernments will continue to sup- said. (AgriStability) will be there,” he lion a year for a total of $10 bil- that they’ve helped port agriculture, Ritz said in an The National Farmers Union said. “There have been discus- lion since 2007, Agriculture and producers in the email last week. wants income support pro- sions, but nothing concrete has Agri-Food Canada officials said “Let’s be clear — industry grams aimed at family farm- developed out of that.” during a briefing last week. past.” and governments agree that ers. The maximum AgriStability According to Chorney, programs must be in place to payment should be reduced to Soon to expire Agriculture Minister Gerry Doug Chorney help farmers in cases of signifi- $300,000 per farm from $3 mil- The current five-year Growing Ritz has told other farm lead- cant drops in income and dis- lion, it says. Forward agreement, which for- ers AgriStability — a program aster situations,” he wrote. The NFU also says corpora- malizes a long list of agricul- designed to pay farmers when “Our goal is to ensure all tions shouldn’t be allowed to tural support programs from their reference margins fall to There’s also talk government government programs con- subdivide operations to maxi- science and innovation and 85 per cent or lower — will get spending will shift to research tribute to economic growth by mize program payouts. market development to food less money. There has also been and innovation. paying particular attention to “Agriculture is different now,” safety and co-operative devel- speculation payouts won’t be Grain prices are good, but investing in innovation, market Chorney said. “We have to face opment, expires March 31, triggered unless margins drop Manitoba’s hog industry is on access and regulatory reform the reality that different busi- 2013. 30 per cent instead of the cur- the verge of collapse due to high that supports sector sustain- ness models are necessary and Chorney and other farm lead- rent 15. feed costs and low pig prices, ability and adaptability.” that’s not a bad thing. ers affiliated with the Canadian If farmers find the revised Chorney said. Ritz often says he wants to “I don’t think there’s anything Federation of Agriculture will program isn’t useful, fewer will “Just because you have help farmers earn their money wrong with big companies also meet in Whitehorse in participate and that could lead never had an engine blow up, from the market not the being part of agriculture.” an effort to influence the new to it being scrapped altogether, you should still change the oil mailbox. agreement. But Chorney sus- Chorney said. and do regular maintenance,” Kostyshyn declined to say [email protected]

G20 watching U.S. crop report January 15 - 17, 2013 Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB Officials are considering whether to trigger the Rapid Response Forum

By Sybille de La Hamaide that “no threat is hanging over paris / reuters “The current market world food security.” If G20 leaders decide the sit- G20 nations taking stock of situation is thus uation needed international the third global food price worrying.” intervention, France could surge in four years will wait trigger an emergency meet- for September’s crop report ing of the so-called Rapid from the U.S. Department of Response Forum created by Agriculture before deciding the G20 last year to deal with whether to take joint action on surging world prices. the issue, France’s farm minis- The decision to wait for the However, its main tool ter said on Aug. 28. USDA report was taken at a would be limited to talks to Manitoba Ag Days welcomes entries for Senior officials held a con- conference call between sen- avoid unilateral trade restric- ference call Aug. 27 on rising ior officials of France, the tions by large producing coun- ‘INVENTOR’S SHOWCASE’ prices after drought in the United States and G20 presi- tries that could lead to surge Inventor’s Showcase is held every year at Manitoba United states and poor crops dent Mexico on Monday. in prices, such as the one seen from Russia and the Black Representatives from the after Russia banned exports Ag Days to encourage individuals and companies to Sea breadbasket stirred new United Nation’s Food and after a drought slashed its develop products that will assist farmers in achieving fears about food supply and Agriculture Organization crops in 2010. greater efﬁ ciency in their farming operations inflation. (FAO), the World Bank, the Le Foll also blamed specu- “There will be a communica- OECD and the International lation for the surge in prices tion at the end of September. Food and Policy Research and reiterated calls for taxes You get a special rate on DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS I will wait for the results given Institute (IFPRI) were also on on financial transactions. exhibit space. FRIDAY, SEPTMBER 28th, 2012 by the United States around the call. “There have been transfers, Go to www.agdays.com For more information: Sept. 12 on the latest estimates “The current market situ- speculators leaving other mar- for complete guidelines Email: [email protected] for corn supplies,” French ation is thus worrying,” the kets to come to food markets. Agriculture and Food Minister French said in a statement, We need to stop this,” he said and enter on-line or phone 204-866-4400 Stephane Le Foll told BFM TV. immediately adding however on BFM TV. 4 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 OPINION/EDITORIAL

Don’t go there

he Manitoba Pork Council got it right last week when officials emphasized T the deteriorating financial conditions facing hog producers is a separate issue from an incident in which 1,300 piglets found in a western Manitoba barn had to be euthanized. In the absence of detail about what actually went down in that barn, some in the farming community were quick to call it a Laura Rance “sign of the times,” pointing out that feed Editor costs are soaring and many pork producers are suffering hard times. What we do know is that the provincial vet’s office and RCMP were alerted to a situation in which hogs were being given inap- propriate care. When they attended the site, the decision was made to immediately euthanize 1,300 animals. Sources say the job was done using .22-calibre rifles and it took eight hours. An investigation under the Animal Care Act is continuing. Some seized the opportunity to draw attention to the diffi- Grasscutters that provide food, culties facing pork producers. The commentary to the public was rich with references to the hard times befalling the sector as a result of the U.S. drought and its effect on feed costs. not manicured lawns Some even expressed sympathy for the producer. The public was told weanlings are not only worthless, they By Daryll E. Ray and Harwood D. Schaffer ers, in Benin, losses among captive grasscutters have suddenly become a liability that can’t be given away. amounted to nearly 80 per cent. Producers are facing losses of up to $52 per pig at a time t goes without saying that the U.S. drought Beginning in the 1970s, this death rate and when many were hoping to crawl back into profitable times. is creating extremely serious problems for high startup costs had stymied Heifer Interna- There is no denying these are desperate and heartbreaking I crop farmers, livestock producers, ethanol tional’s introduction of the domestic produc- times for those in the hog business, many of whom are still producers and other demanders of grain. The tion of grasscutters into Ghana. By 1999, they struggling to recover from the 2008-09 crisis. Our sympathies economic consequences are likely to be horren- decided to revisit the issue and discovered that go out to those forced to depopulate their barns and leave the dous. But a reduction in grain supply does not farmers in Benin, with the help of a German business under these circumstances. spell famine in this country. development organization, were having success But we must also be This is a luxury that does not describe a lot of with the domestic production of grasscutters. blunt. In the context of other countries — the availability of grain can Heifer International purchased their initial When incidents like this incident, none of that mean the difference between living and starv- stock from grasscutter farmers in Benin. Today, matters. It is no excuse. It ing to death. But what if there was an efficient, the grasscutter program in Ghana is very suc- this one are linked to shouldn’t be a reason. The relatively quick way to convert grasses to a high- cessful as current farmers train future farmers economic conditions public doesn’t care. protein and nutrition-laden food? and sell them breeding stock. in the industry, it What registers with the For us, none tops what we saw on the cover of One of the advantages of grasscutters over public is that hundreds the August 2012 issue of World Ark, the maga- more conventional animals is that they are well sends a different of living, breathing crea- zine of Heifer International: “Rodents of unu- adapted to the local climate, are resistant to message to the tures died a horrible death sual size.” many diseases, and can be raised by people non-farming public, because a human failed to In this case we are talking about a fairly large with small farming plots. They can even be which is already provide. rodent called a grasscutter that is in the process raised on rooftops in peri-urban areas. Grass- We know the industry of being domesticated from wild stock. Grass- cutters thrive on grass and a wide variety of skeptical of accepted generally doesn’t condone cutters are found in grassy areas in sub-Saharan other inexpensive vegetal products. industry practices this treatment. We all know Africa and are one of the bush meats that are an With some planning farmers can have a such as sow stalls. producers who would go important low-fat source of protein, calcium, steady supply of animals to sell to their custom- without themselves rather and phosphorus. ers, providing a stable source of income that can than fail to properly care While the grasscutter is plentiful in the lift families out of poverty and malnutrition. for their animals. wild, the process of hunting it has serious As West Africans emigrate to other places But when incidents environmental consequences. Hunting par- around the globe, some farmers are beginning like this one are linked to ties often set fire to grassy areas in order to envision a robust export market for the meat economic conditions in the industry, it sends a different mes- to force the grasscutters out into the open that they produce. sage to the non-farming public, which is already skeptical where they can be captured. In doing so, of accepted industry practices such as sow stalls. Is allowing they destroy the habitat of other animals and Daryll E. Ray holds the Blasingame Chair of Excellence worthless pigs to starve another one of those practices? kill trees and shrubs, resulting in a degraded in Agricultural Policy, Institute of Agriculture, University of We don’t think it is and it was heartening to hear the indus- environment. Tennessee, and is the director of UT’s Agricultural Policy try leadership emphatically assert that to the general public. The challenge faced by Heifer International Analysis Center (APAC). Harwood D. Schaffer is a tesearch Even when hard times are used as a backdrop to why these and other groups was to find a way to establish a sssistant professor at APAC. (865) 974-7407; Fax: (865) kinds of abusive circumstances can unfold, it sends a mes- population of grasscutters that would thrive and 974-7298; [email protected] and [email protected]; sage to the public that only perpetuates the negative percep- reproduce in captivity. According to research- http://www.agpolicy.org. tions haunting this industry. Comments flowing into mainstream media websites once this story broke were quick to condemn the whole industry for its perceived lack of respect for animals. Droughts happen. Feed prices rise and fall. Export markets come and go. Hog industry leaders need to challenge the per- ceptions both within the sector and outside of it that pigs are simply something to be composted if prices take a downturn. It is fair however, to ask consumers to consider whether in their pursuit of cheap bacon they are passively condoning a system that can send producers from profit to financial pur- gatory in the blink of an eye. It’s important for hog producers to remember that while some non-farmers react to a story like this one by vowing to never buy pork again, the vast majority of consumers out there would prefer to remain customers. Surveys increasingly suggest they are prepared to pay what it costs to get a product they feel good about. They can’t feel good about an industry structured to have no resilience to market downturns, or in which animal cruelty is justified on economic terms. Decisions must be made long before the bills don’t get paid and the feed trucks stop rolling up the driveway. With the industry on its knees looking for assistance for the second time within five years, it needs to come up with a proposition that is based on a business model the public wants to support through thick and thin. It starts by reinforcing that there is no justification, ration- alization, reason or excuse for failing to provide for the animals in its care. Rabbit-sized rodents also called bush rats or grasscutters, have long been enjoyed as delicacies in Ivory Coast [email protected] and nearby countries. Now they are being raised in captivity. PHOTO: REUTERS The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Producers can help shape public perception If a story is repeated often enough it becomes the “truth” for most people

By Cam Dahl

was on a plane to Calgary earlier this year and I could not help but overhear the conversation Ioccurring in the seats behind me. A Manitoban was expounding on problems with Lake Winnipeg to a visitor from the United States — and blaming agriculture. According to the gentleman, Lake Winnipeg is experiencing algae blooms and pollution problems because of all of the chemicals from agriculture and because animal waste is being dumped directly into the lake. This demonstrates the power of propaganda. If a story is repeated often enough it becomes the “truth” for most people. photo: daniel winters Governments and media have repeatedly tar- geted agriculture as the source of problems with and limit the economic growth of rural Manitoba. Beef producers in Manitoba are actively funding Lake Winnipeg. This has happened often enough If we as agricultural producers do not address this scientific research aimed at improving the environ- that the story has become fact for the average per- issue directly, there will be more restrictions to mental sustainability of our industry. The millions son on the street. come. of dollars that Canadian producers have contrib- The truth is, agriculture is not the cause of the We are not going to win the debate by simply tell- uted to research have led to improved production problems in Lake Winnipeg. It is not even a major ing our non-farming neighbours and urban cousins practices that are increasing the efficiency of our source of algae blooms. Chemicals and animal that they are wrong. We need to tell them a differ- industry while enhancing the protection of our waste are certainly not being dumped into our ent story. water and air quality. water by modern agriculture. It is time that agriculture starts talking (shouting These are the stories that the guy on the plane For example, scientific research from the Uni- might be better) about the good things modern needs to hear. And it is our job to tell him. versity of Manitoba has demonstrated that a small agriculture does to enhance the environment we all We need to tell our story. The real story. The fact portion of the nutrients flowing into Lake Winnipeg live in. is, farmers and ranchers are the original stewards of can be traced back to livestock production; the For example, beef production in Canada delivers the land and water but the majority of Manitobans majority of the nutrients come from other sources. many environmental benefits to society. have no connection to our industry and they don’t The perception that agriculture is destroying the Pastures have the unique ability to encourage know that. natural landscape, which was conveyed by the man grassland preservation while maintaining eco- We need to demonstrate our commitment on the plane, is simply wrong. nomic productivity. Pastures are widely sought by through the editorial pages of newspapers, But how does agriculture change public opinion? various species of wildlife. This is shown by work YouTube and the other tools of modern communi- This is a critical question for our industry because done on the 930,000 hectares of grasslands that are cation. public opinion does matter. preserved in the community pasture program in If we do not speak out, urban Canada will only I am concerned that we are seeing more environ- Manitoba. These pastures alone provide a home to hear the “misinformation.” We will all find our- mental and health regulations based on perception 33 different species at risk. selves hearing inaccurate stories about the impact and public opinion rather than being grounded in Anecdotal evidence shows that the biodiver- of our industry on the province and we will face sound science. sity found on well-managed pastures exceeds that misguided regulations aimed at correcting non- The distorted view of agriculture held by the found on land set aside as nature preserves which existent problems. man on the plane has already been translated into is not grazed. Beef producers in this province are legislation and regulations that target our industry also actively conserving Manitoba’s wetlands. Cam Dahl is general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers

The other side of high commodity prices The rising cost of food underscores the need for living wages and affordable housing

By Brendan Mierau working full-time minimum-wage minimum hourly wage as it has regu- jobs do not have an adequate income larly for the past 10 years. A 25-cent Families receiving ood prices are expected to rise to provide necessities in Winnipeg increase is scheduled for October EIA routinely dip into in North America as increasing (Harvest Acceptable Living Level 2012 which will bring the rate to F corn and soybean prices drive report). $10.25. Future increases should reflect their food budgets to up the cost of everything from raw Families receiving EIA routinely the increasing cost of food prices. The pay their rent because ingredients to processed foods and dip into their food budgets to pay community can respond by support- provincial shelter meat products. Some current pre- their rent because provincial shelter ing businesses that pay a living wage. dictions for the United States sug- allowances have not kept pace with Because so many households use allowances have not gest possible increases four to five market costs. A 2009 study by CCPA their food budgets to meet their kept pace with market per cent on average. However, the titled “The view from here: How a liv- housing needs, an increase in EIA costs. ultimate impact is still uncertain ing wage can reduce poverty in Mani- rental allowance would go a long and could yet be influenced by other toba” showed each wage earner in a way to improve food insecurity by factors, such as crops in other loca- two-wage family of four would need lessening the need for families to tions around the globe. Resulting to earn $13.44 per hour to ensure divert significant portions of their price increases likely won’t hit actual basic needs are met. This rate will food budget toward rent. The EIA grocery stores for several months as continue to increase as food costs allowance has only marginally commodity prices take time to trickle rise, further growing the gap between increased since 1992, remaining far Food insecurity is a problem down to consumers. the current minimum wage of $10 below what is required to meet sky- that will likely worsen in the near Here in Canada, the impact on food and a living wage. rocketing rents. future. Without quick attention to costs is uncertain but it has been pre- Given the difficult challenges that these issues, upcoming food price dicted that we can expect increases low-income Manitobans already have Affordable housing inflation will hurt many Manitoba between 2.5-3.5 per cent this year, when it comes to budgeting for food The fact that families with two mem- families directly and will have broad and three to four per cent in 2013. and shelter, projected increases in bers working full-time minimum- implications for the rest of us. The Average Canadians will be spending food costs will further increase the wage jobs do not have an adequate price of food is the result of complex more of their income on food. growing problem of food insecurity. income to provide necessities global environmental and economic Lower-income Canadians will be Food insecurity creates stress, has including food and shelter points factors that are beyond our control. hit the hardest. Families receiving negative implications for mental and not only to a need for increased Tackling local factors such as wages Employment and Income Assistance physical health, resulting in greater wages, but also to a need for more and housing will be the best ways to (EIA), the working poor, and seniors health-care costs. Because of these affordable housing. It is nearly alleviate the impacts that rising food with fixed incomes already spend a far-reaching effects on communities, impossible for low-income fami- prices will have. larger percentage of their income on a multi-level community response is lies to purchase a home and with a food than other Canadians. Accord- needed. rental vacancy rate under one per Brendan Mierau is a social work student ing to Winnipeg Harvest, families on The Manitoba government can cent, it is increasingly difficult to find and an intern with Canadian Centre for EIA and families with two members respond by continuing to increase the a decent home to rent. Policy Alternatives — Manitoba this summer. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 FROM PAGE ONE

HOGS Continued from page 1 PIGS SHOT Continued from page 1 manager of the Manitoba Pork the shooting with his cellphone the animals were “humanely Bergen, who had been Council. “But there is no eco- and was told to delete the euthanized.” Requests for an ordered to vacate the prop- nomic value in abusing an ani- video, or he would face crimi- interview with the province’s erty. A spokesman for HP Farm mal... this is outside the eco- nal charges. Chief Veterinary Officer were Equipment Ltd., which owns nomic realm.” The man said he has worked declined. the property, said the Bergens Still, the economics are harsh in the hog industry for decades “When you shoot a weanling had been in arrears for monies at the moment. and has seen animals eutha- three or four times, don’t you owed to the company for six “We’re hoping there will be nized in the past, but never think it’s suffering?” said the years. some opportunities for gov- encountered anything like this. former employee of the barn. Andrew Dickson, general ernment to use business risk- The young pigs were herded a “It would have been better for manager of the Manitoba Pork management tools to help few at a time into a hastily con- them to have simply taken a Council said his organization producers deal with some of structed plastic pen and a rifle- hammer and whacked them in heard about the situation and the challenges they’re facing,” man fired from at least 20 feet the head.” referred it to the Chief Vet’s said Doug Chorney, presi- away. Dead pigs remained on The man also contends the Office. In an earlier interview, dent of Keystone Agricultural the property for several days animals had not been mal- Dickson said he couldn’t com- Producers. before being removed. treated prior to the province’s ment on this particular inci- A cash infusion, should one “I couldn’t sleep for two days, intervention. “They were fine,” dent but noted high feed prices be available, would need to be I had that embedded in my he said. “Maybe conditions this summer have resulted in administered by industry, he brain,” said the witness. weren’t perfect, but we did the situations in which troubled added. A federal task force is The operation was con- best we could with what we hog producers have asked currently working with industry ducted under the direction of had.” another farmer to take them in on how to deal with the issue Manitoba’s Chief Veterinarian’s He said the piglets were and feed them until they could of sky-high feed costs, while Office after it received a tip being fed, but that sows had be marketed. Manitoba Pork will also meet on Aug. 24 about inappropri- been shipped out the day prior “And that has happened a with Agriculture Minister Ron “There are a lot of ate treatment of hogs at a barn to provincial officials descend- number of times this summer Kostyshyn in the coming weeks iso-weanlings selling near Austin. A statement from ing on the barn. An effort was because prices on weanlings to discuss the matter. The U.S. the province says officials at underway to move the young dropped to almost nothing in drought has sent grain prices for a dollar profit the scene determined the 1,300 pigs to a new location. “They July and August,” Dickson said. soaring and with American corn or just being given piglets were in “severe distress.” were being taken off the yard, Dickson also stressed the ending stocks poised to fall to away.” A s p o k e s w o m a n f o r that was the intent, they were incident is an animal welfare their lowest level since 1996. It’s Manitoba Agriculture, Food supposed to be taken off the issue that should not be tied to feared feed costs will remain and Rural Initiatives would yard and go to another place.” the ongoing crisis. high for a long time. The pork DOUG MARTIN not comment on the witness’s The barn was operated by industry has weathered storms account other than to say brothers Bernie and Menno [email protected] in the past, but a turning point may be at hand, said Chorney. “They have been very resil- Only two months ago indus- ient, but there is only so far that try insiders expected the price an individual can go, and when of corn to drop to about $5 a you are looking at losing your bushel this fall, but with con- farm, and your family home tinued drought in the U.S. and your livelihood in one fell prices have increased to nearly swoop... it’s pretty daunting for $9 per bushel. anyone,” he said. “Right now But when feed prices do there is still an industry left, but drop, or demand for weanlings in a few months there may not returns, Dickson said it will be one to save.” be hard for those who have According to Agriculture and depopulated to get back in the Agri-Food Canada, the price of game fast enough to capitalize pork in Manitoba is 8.8 per cent on the initial increase. lower this August than it was Martin said he hopes to last year, coming in at an esti- repopulate his barn and get mated $164 per 100 kilograms. back into business following Other provinces have seen next year’s corn harvest, but prices drop by as much as 14.8 much remains to be seen. per cent over the same period. “We want to continue in And as producers send more the business... so we’ll wait animals to slaughter to lessen and see if things improve,” he feed costs, the price is expected said. Dead pigs overflow a container at the site. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON to drop more, before it picks up again, said Dickson. [email protected]

BRIEFS

PARDON ME! DEMOCRACY IS NOT FREE. Brazilian ethanol exports “(Fire crews) had to wear body armour in case • No slaughter plants = BSE to U.S. surge a stray hoof lashed out at them,” said a spokes- • No hog marketing board = Corporate barns man for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. SERTAOZINHO, BRAZIL / REUTERS / Exports of “The vet checked the cow over and it seemed • No single desk (CWB) = What do you think will happen? Brazilian ethanol to the U.S. market are likely to reasonably happy and relatively unscathed.” grow, says sugar and ethanol analyst Datagro. • Our class action lawsuit is moving forward. Brazilian exports of ethanol surged in July to Registration, certification and legal proceedings are underway. 410 million litres, most of it going to the United Estimated time frame: 16–22 months. States. In previous months, exports were between Tax relief for 140 million and 64 million litres a month. Ontario drought victims • Support the FCWB and be part of the solution. “This particular increase in July is a seasonal phenomenon,” said Datagro president Plinio WINNIPEG / REUTERS / The Canadian govern- Nastari. ment said it will allow some livestock produc- Falling yields from Brazil’s cane crop has ers to defer income tax on the sale of breeding actually lowered ethanol output and driven animals for one year, as the eastern provinces of up prices, but the U.S. drought is pushing up Ontario and Quebec cope with drought. exports, Nastari said. Hot, dry weather this summer drastically reduced feed supplies for some Canadian farmers, forcing them to liquidate herds. British cow makes like kitty The tax deferral allows farmers to redirect money toward replenishing next year’s breeding and gets stuck in a tree stock, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said. LONDON / REUTERS / A cow had to be rescued Farmers in drought-stricken areas will be by fire services in northern England after it tum- allowed to defer taxes on 30 per cent of income Time to invest in your business is now. Donate generously. bled down a 30-metre river embankment and from net sales, if they have reduced their breed- got stuck in a tree. ing herds by at least 15 per cent. The animal was sedated by a vet before being Farmers whose herds have been reduced by winched out of the tree by firemen using special- more than 30 per cent can defer 90 per cent of ist equipment. income from net sales. The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 7

Clock The best season for riding ticking on Farm Bill impasse Political deadlock hurting both livestock producers and grain growers By Carey Gillam and Charles Abbott kansas city/washington / reuters

ongress needs to pass a new Farm Bill fast or risk C putting U.S. farmers in financial jeopardy, say farming experts. With the current package of Farm Bill programs due to expire Sept. 30, the chorus of voices from the countryside demanding action by law- makers is growing louder — although few expect a new bill can be completed by month’s end. “We are pushing Congress to get it done in September,” said Lynda Nelson takes a Saturday afternoon ride, just east of Portage la Prairie, near the Trans-Canada Highway. Photo: Shannon VanRaes Dana Peterson, chief executive officer of the National Association of Wheat Growers. “But the likelihood of that is pretty slim. The likelihood before the election (in November) is pretty slim.” About 40 farm- and agriculture-related organizations — from corn and soybean farmers to sheep and sugar producers — have formed a group called Farm Bill Now to push for swift passage of new legislation. “It really matters. It’s not just important to the people who FOR work the land, it’s important to everybody who buys food in the grocery store,” said Pam Johnson, who grows corn and soybeans with her husband in north-central Iowa.

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COLUMN Hog market gets slaughtered as prices fall Many producers will be unable or unwilling to ride out the storm

is their livelihood, with many David Drozd operations having been passed down from one generation to Market Outlook the next. It dismays me to hear about the rare and unfortunate incidents in which some of these ast month I talked about decent law-abiding folks are the record-high price of treated like criminals for fail- L corn and soybeans. As ing to look after their animals. much as this is exciting news It is unfortunate there isn’t a lit- to grain producers, especially tle more compassion for their those fortunate to have a crop, plight. this has been devastating for Having grown up on the farm, hog producers. co-managed a successful family Near-record-high feed costs farm operation for 17 years, and and a slowing economy are having worked in the agricul- forcing hog producers in China tural community all my life, I to sell their herds. Liquida- have seen what financial stress tion is also occurring in North can do to our rural neighbours. America, as producers decide to This is in part the reason I get out of the business and pre- founded Ag-Chieve Corporation serve their equity. With barns 10 years ago — to ease farmers’ aging, many producers are sim- stress as it relates to their risk ply retiring. management and marketing Animals shipped are heav- strategies. reversal occurred as prices day’s low and settles at or near of the market and by watching ier than normal and the trade For example, I’ve illustrated approached an area of resist- that level. for reversal patterns, technical anticipates this may lead to a in the accompanying chart ance between $83 and $84, analysis can prove to be a use- backlog of heavy animals to still the two-day reversal (sell sig- which was the high in June Market psychology ful tool for hog producers when come to market. The Labour nal) that developed on July and July. When the minor rally The two-day reversal is a it comes to locking in prices Day long weekend signals an 31, 2012. Hog producers who (bounce) failed to exceed $83, 180-degree turn in sentiment. before the market turns down. end to the summer barbecue realized the price was about to the downtrend resumed. On the first day the longs are Send your questions or com- season, and demand tradition- drop could take action to min- comfortable and confident. The ments about this article and ally slows. imize their exposure to price Two-day reversal market’s performance provides chart to [email protected]. There will be better hog risk before prices plunged On the first day, the market encouragement and the expec- prices in the future, once the another $10 per hundred- advances to a new high for tation for greater profits. David Drozd is president and senior exodus is over, but the daunt- weight through August. the move and settles near the The second day’s activity is market analyst for Winnipeg-based ing question for many hog pro- The two-day reversal is just high of the day. On the second a complete turnaround from Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions ducers remains, “Can I afford to one of numerous chart patterns day, prices open unchanged to the preceding day and shakes expressed are those of the writer and ride out the storm?” that signal an abrupt change in slightly higher but cannot make the confidence of many who are solely intended to assist readers This is a difficult question to trend. When these reversal pat- additional upside progress. are still long the market. The with a better understanding of technical answer and it is one that each terns occur at a new high for a Quantity selling quickly appears immediate outlook for prices is analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www. hog producer must determine move or at an area of resistance, early in the day to stall the abruptly put in question. Longs ag-chieve.ca for information about grain- for themselves. This creates they take on a greater degree of advance and prices begin to respond to weakening prices by marketing advisory services, or call us a great deal of stress on the prominence. erode. By day’s end, the market exiting the market. toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free owner-operators. After all, this This particular two-day drops to around the preceding By studying the ebb and flow consultation.

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WHAT’S UP STILL ROLLING AFTER 68 CROPS

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Sept. 13: MAFRI beef meeting (market outlook, humane transport of animals, nutrition), 7-10 p.m., Grunthal Auction Mart. For more info call MAFRI in Vita at 204-425-5050. Sept. 29-30: Manitoba Plowing Association provincial match, two miles west of Kemnay, 1.5 miles north of Highway 1. For more info email [email protected] or call 204-534-6451. Oct. 4-6: Canadian Plowing Championships, two miles west of Kemnay, 1.5 miles north of Highway 1. For more info email [email protected] or call 204-534-6451. Oct. 17-18: Canadian Swine Health Forum, location TBA, Winnipeg. For more info visit www.swinehealth.ca. George Hutlet, of Cypress River, at nearly 83 years old, is harvesting his 68th crop. George helped his father harvest for the first time at age 14 with a team of horses. PHOTO: SUZANNE PADDOCK Oct. 23-24: International Wolf and Carnivore Conference, Riverlodge Place, Thompson. For more info visit www.thomp sonspiritway.ca. Oct. 30: Harvest Gala fund- raiser benefiting Red River Exhibition Association scholar- ships and Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For tickets call 204- 888-6990. Oct. 30: Manitoba Turkey Producers semi-annual meeting, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-489-4635. Nov. 2-3: Organic Connections conference and trade show, Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr., Regina. For more Ready to info call 306-543-8732 or email [email protected]. go to Nov. 7: Manitoba Pork Council fall producer meeting, location market - online. and time TBA, Portage la Prairie. Nov. 8: Manitoba Pork Council fall producer meeting, location and time TBA, Niverville. Nov. 9: Fields on Wheels Conference: Agribusiness Logistics in Turbulent Times, Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-474-9097 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/ management/ti. Your business depends on the internet. Nov. 15: Manitoba Turkey Producers annual turkey man- You can depend on Xplornet. agement and health seminar, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info These days, a fast, reliable Internet connection is a must for most every business. Xplornet offers wireless business call 204-489-4635. Internet connectivity across Canada, including many places where wireline service is unavailable. And we offer peace Dec. 3-4: Manitoba of mind, through our reliable network, which leverages the latest technologies, like 4G. With Xplornet’s Business Conservation Districts Internet Solutions, your business is connected. Association conference, Keystone Centre, Brandon. Keynote speaker: David Suzuki. • Choose from a range of business-grade paCkages, with speeds up to 5mbps.1 For more info visit www.mcda. ca or call 204-570-0164. • 24/7/365 toll-free Canadian Customer serviCe, and priority teChniCal support Dec. 10-12: Canadian Forage if you ever need help at your loCation.

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EXCHANGES: $1 Cdn: $ 1.008 U.S. Numbers below are reprinted August 24 2012 LIVESTOCK MARKETS from April 5 issue. $1 U.S: $0.9920 Cdn.

Cattle Prices COLUMN (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg August 24, 2012 Slaughter Cattle

Steers & Heifers 95.00 - 106.00 D1, 2 Cows 70.00 - 75.00 Cattle market volume picks up D3 Cows 64.00 - 75.00 Bulls 80.00 - 88.25 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 110.00 - 126.00 as summer winds down (801-900 lbs.) 120.00 - 133.00 (701-800 lbs.) 120.00 - 140.00 (601-700 lbs.) 125.00 - 145.00 (501-600 lbs.) 130.00 - 150.00 The cattle auction game is set to begin (401-500 lbs.) 135.00 - 157.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 95.00 - 114.00 (801-900 lbs.) 100.00 - 118.00 (701-800 lbs.) 105.00 - 125.00 Strength in the Canadian dollar, as it (601-700 lbs.) 110.00 - 133.00 remained above parity with its U.S. counter- (501-600 lbs.) 115.00 - 135.00 Terryn Shiells (401-500 lbs.) 115.00 - 135.00 CNSC part for most of the week, probably deterred Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario some U.S. buyers from buying Manitoba cat- Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 110.00 - 111.00 $ 105.25 - 117.95 tle, Hill said. The stronger Canadian dollar Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 109.60 - 112.25 102.02 - 116.53 makes buying Canadian cattle more expensive D1, 2 Cows 73.00 - 85.00 56.67 - 75.24 D3 Cows 65.00 - 76.00 56.67 - 75.24 ctivity was picking up steam at for U.S. buyers. Bulls 92.75 - 92.75 75.52 - 87.32 Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during Hill said high feed prices in Canada are still Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 118.00 - 129.00 $ 120.30 - 140.09 the week ended Aug. 31, as a slew of a big concern for Manitoba producers, and (801-900 lbs.) 120.00 - 138.00 123.19 - 140.03 A (701-800 lbs.) 128.00 - 144.00 108.26 - 137.86 yearling cattle came on to the market at some will be throughout the entire fall season. (601-700 lbs.) 135.00 - 149.00 123.64 - 152.82 yards, industry officials said. “We’re definitely going to see feed costs that (501-600 lbs.) 140.00 - 155.00 123.44 - 159.28 (401-500 lbs.) 145.00 - 163.00 130.10 - 168.62 Heartland Livestock Services Ltd. in Virden are quite a bit higher this year,” Hill said. “So Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ — $ 109.26 - 117.77 saw over 1,200 cattle come to auction during we’re going to see that prices for the calves are (801-900 lbs.) 115.00 - 125.00 119.43 - 128.79 the week, while its sister in Brandon saw over not going to be as strong as they were last fall.” (701-800 lbs.) 120.00 - 134.00 116.21 - 132.79 (601-700 lbs.) 128.00 - 139.00 119.13 - 134.59 350, up from only 150 the week prior. Hill expects the calf run in Manitoba to start (501-600 lbs.) — 115.31 - 139.75 While some cattle auction marts across the about 10 days earlier than it normally does (401-500 lbs.) — 122.38 - 146.81 province saw a significant increase in vol- this year. He said the calf run usually starts ume during the week, others were still gaining around the third week of September. Futures (August 24, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change momentum after being closed for the majority “In our area, we are probably 70 to 75 per August 2012 120.32 -0.53 August 2012 141.27 0.95 of the summer. cent done harvesting field crops. By next October 2012 124.92 -0.63 September 2012 143.47 0.60 It’s the time of year for producers to get week, it will be easy to leave it behind,” said December 2012 128.40 0.33 October 2012 144.82 0.70 February 2013 132.25 0.80 November 2012 145.92 0.65 back into the cattle auction game, and to start Hill. “So, I am thinking the calf run is going to April 2013 136.05 0.95 January 2013 148.40 0.90 sending yearling cattle back into the ring, start 10 days earlier.” June 2013 133.05 1.18 March 2013 151.35 0.85 Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock Volume and prices on the slaughter side of Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) Sales Ltd. in Virden said. the market were fully steady during the week. Hill said producers in Manitoba usually Heartland Livestock Services in Virden saw Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous August 18, 2012 Year August 18, 2012 Year start to send their yearling off grass to the sale about 150 cattle for sale, which was compa- Canada 54,217 57,751 Prime 343 245 yards between August 15 and September 15. rable to the number from the previous week, East 12,057 14,875 AAA 22,621 22,997 Some producers also started to send more Hill said. West 42,160 42,876 AA 23,030 22,897 Manitoba NA NA A 1,570 1,903 cattle into the sales during the week ended He said after Labour Day (September 3, U.S. 643,000 669,000 B 1,104 933 Friday because hot, dry weather has caused a 2012), demand usually starts to drop off on D 4,470 3,434 lot of pastures to dry up, Hill said. the slaughter market because barbecue sea- E 469 413 Prices on the yearling side of the market son is getting close to its end. And, prices gen- ranged from C$1 to C$2 per 100 pounds higher erally drop off a little bit as well. than during the previous week, Hill said. Hill is not sure how much prices will drop Hog Prices “I think the large volume of cattle we had off, but said there is a possibility that prices (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture at the sale this week and the short supply could stay fairly strong even with the seasonal of yearlings out there helped to push prices decline in demand. MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) higher,” Hill said. “The supply of slaughter cattle has been MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 173.00E 179.04 192.22 Hill said some buyers may have been forced strong all through the summer. So, as long as MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 159.00E 163.78 177.13 to raise their bids this week because in previ- we don’t get oodles and oodles of cattle com- ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 159.01 164.35 182.73 ous weeks they had been lowering their bids ing up for sale, prices will maybe stay good,” P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 165.36 170.78 191.05 to accommodate high feed costs. he said. The demand for the yearling cattle was Futures (August 24, 2012) in U.S. coming from both east and west, Hill said. Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service Hogs Close Change But, he didn’t see any cattle heading south to Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and October 2012 72.57 -3.05 the U.S. during the week. commodity market reporting. December 2012 70.60 -2.30 February 2013 78.25 -2.25 April 2013 86.70 -1.50 May 2013 95.70 -0.52

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Sheep and Lambs gaining more weight on to process 2.282 million SunGold U.S. hogs see $/cwt Winnipeg Toronto Specialty Meats cooler weather, which helps hogs last week, up 17,000 Ewes 66.74 - 99.41 40.00 - 60.00 biggest monthly to raise the conversion of from the previous week Lambs (110+ lb.) Next Sale 118.79 - 135.72 feed into body weight, ana- and 146,000 more than for (95 - 109 lb.) is 130.01 - 144.68 loss in 10 years (80 - 94 lb.) Sept. 6 133.29 - 149.95 lysts said. the same period a year ago, (Under 80 lb.) 139.14 - 211.57 Herds are liquidating Hog slaughter in August based on U.S. Department (New crop) — was expected to be the of Agriculture data. and hogs are heavier highest for that month The average price of hogs Chickens Eggs and the highest since in the most-watched Iowa/ Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded By Theopolis Waters December 2011, according southern Minnesota market Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the chicago / reuters to the Denver, Colorado- slid four straight days to 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board based Livestock Marketing $72.93 cents per cwt Aug. 30 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective June 12, 2011. 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous U.S. hog futures posted Information Center. after starting the month at A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 their biggest monthly loss The surge in pork supply $91.49, according to USDA. A Large 1.8500 1.8200 in a decade in August as comes even as grocers cut And government weekly Turkeys A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 record-high feed costs back on purchases of pork average weight data showed Minimum prices as of August 26, 2012 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 caused by the worst drought after bulking up for Labour hogs in the Iowa/southern Broiler Turkeys A Pee Wee 0.3675 0.3675 (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Nest Run 24 + 1.7490 1.7210 in 56 years forced herd Day on Sept. 3, and while Minnesota market last week Grade A ...... $2.055 B 0.45 0.45 liquidation. meat-packing companies at 268.6 lbs., which was 5.1 Undergrade ...... $1.965 C 0.15 0.15 The surge in pork supply slow purchases of hogs. lbs. higher than during the Hen Turkeys was exacerbated by hogs Packers were expected same period last year. (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Goats Grade A ...... $2.045 Winnipeg Toronto Undergrade ...... $1.945 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Kids — 74.92 - 209.29 (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys — — Grade A ...... $2.045 Mature — 104.42 - 207.46 Undergrade ...... $1.945 Tom Turkeys Horses (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...... $2.005 Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports Undergrade...... $1.920 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. <1,000 lbs. — 17.41 - 40.00 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 1,000 lbs.+ — 24.41 - 45.71 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 11

Numbers below are reprinted from August 30 issue. GRAIN MARKETS

column Export and International Prices

All prices close of business August 23, 2012 Last Week Week Ago Year Ago

Wheat Lower-than-expected canola Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 321.29 316.61 278.21 Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 338.19 338.56 343.43 yields push prices higher Coarse Grains US corn Gulf ($US) — — — It is unusual for soybeans to trade at a premium to canola US barley (PNW) ($US) — — — Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 318.40 314.07 288.29 No actual trades were reported in the Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 251.26 248.67 238.62 Dwayne Klassen durum and barley contracts. In fact, the new barley contract has not seen Oilseeds CNSC any actual trades since the beginning Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 634.59 608.51 509.22 of August. Soybean futures at the CBOT pushed to new highs during the week with Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 1,237.45 1,169.53 1,225.98 nly small gains were experienced by the strength continuing to be influenced canola contracts on the ICE Futures by the fact that supplies of the commod- O Canada platform during the week ity in the U.S. and across the globe are in Winnipeg Futures ended Aug. 30, (shortened because of dead- short supply. lines associated with the Labour Day holi- News during the reporting period that ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business August 24, 2012 day weekend) although values did push U.S. soybean yields will be lower than antic- Western barley Last Week Week Ago towards highs not seen in some time. ipated, also added to the upward momen- Talk of lower-than-expected yields as tum. The steady rise in soybean futures also October 2012 264.50 264.50 the canola harvest advances across the reflected the strong demand that is com- December 2012 269.50 269.50 Canadian Prairies provided some of the ing from the export and domestic sectors, March 2013 272.50 272.50 upward momentum as did the continued despite the record-high prices. push to new all-time highs in CBOT soy- China and Taiwan appear to desper- Canola Last Week Week Ago bean futures. ately need soybeans and are paying up at November 2012 633.60 608.10 A jump in demand from domestic proc- these values in order to secure supplies. January 2013 637.20 612.40 essors helped to generate support for can- However, there have been some suggestions ola as did a slowdown in the level of farmer that China will likely end up cancelling March 2013 635.30 614.30 deliveries into the cash pipeline. The drop- some of these purchases sometime before off in farmer movement was seen coming Christmas when alternative soybean sup- at a bad time, especially when the com- plies become available. Special Crops mercial elevator system is preparing to The domestic crush pace in the U.S. also move large levels of canola to the West does not appear to be slowing down, with Report for August 27, 2012 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan Coast of Canada in order to meet record these processors trying to lock up enough Spot Market Spot Market export commitments over the next three stocks in order to meet the meal demand Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless months or so. component. The taking of profits and the Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) Any drop-off in farmer sales should in turn need to undergo downward corrections translate into some upward price movement prevented CBOT soybeans from making a Large Green 15/64 21.00 - 23.50 Canaryseed 21.00 - 24.00 in the cash pipeline until these commitments straight line to higher price territory. Laird No. 1 20.00 - 23.50 Oil Sunflower Seed — have been filled. There has also been a lot of Sentiment that some of the precipita- Eston No. 2 20.00 - 22.00 Desi Chickpeas 24.20 - 25.50 talk of how canola is lagging the rally seen tion from Hurricane Isaac, lately reduced in CBOT soybeans, and in fact some feel the to a tropical storm, would benefit some Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) Beans (Cdn. cents per pound) spread between the two, once the currency late-seeded soybeans or the double-seeded Green No. 1 9.50 - 10.50 Fababeans, large — exchange between the two is removed, has soybean crops, further limited some of the Medium Yellow No. 1 8.50 - 9.00 Feed beans — widened to such a point, that canola is almost price strength. Corn futures on the CBOT at a near-record discount rate to soybeans in again moved to both sides of the plus/ Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans — the U.S. minus line during the reporting period. Feed Pea (Rail) 4.80 - 5.00 No. 1 Great Northern — The commodity was left mostly to the Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans — mercy of the price movement in both wheat and soybeans, although the tight supply Yellow No. 1 34.75 - 36.75 No. 1 Light Red Kidney — situation did keep a firm floor under values. Brown No. 1 30.20 - 31.75 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney — For three-times-daily market Demand for U.S. corn from the domes- Oriental No. 1 24.75 - 26.75 No. 1 Black Beans — reports from Commodity News tic and export sectors continues to be Service Canada, visit “ICE non-existent, which in turn restricted the No. 1 Pinto Beans — upward price action. There continues to Futures Canada updates” at No. 1 Small Red — be all kinds of stories about the U.S. live- Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink — www.manitobacooperator.ca. stock industry turning to Western Canada in order to fill feed requirements. With SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS the price of U.S. corn these days, they are Report for August 24, 2012 in US$ cwt finding it cheaper, even with the trans- NuSun (oilseed) 27.50 27.30 portation cost factored in, to bring in the Canadian feed. Confection — — Normally canola trades at a premium The inquiries from the U.S. are just not Source: National Sunflower Association to soybeans. Some have calculated cano- confined to a Canadian province, but have la’s discount to soybeans in the US$3.18- been reported in all three. Wheat futures on a-bushel range, and are of the belief that the CBOT, MGEX and KCBT experienced a before the dust settles, the spread will push to the upside during the latest week, widen to the US$3.50- or even US$4-per- with some of that upward price action Legumex Walker to acquire bushel area. linked to values correcting after a series of Right now the key to the strong premium declines. Some of the upward price action Keystone Grain Ltd. soybeans have over canola is tied to the in U.S. wheat values also came from specu- meal. There are few substitutes for soybean lation that the Russian government would Legumex Walker Inc. has entered and a flax processing facility in meal in the feed system, with the crush suspend its wheat export program on Aug. into a letter of intent to buy Winkler and a bird food process- of the soybean providing a higher meal 31 at a special meeting. Keystone Grain Ltd.,Canada’s ing facility in Winnipeg with a content than oil. With canola the opposite The suspension of that country’s exports largest processor and marketer combined capacity of 62,000 holds true. was linked to the production problems with of sunflowers and sunflower metric tonnes annually. Keystone However, with canola trading at such a its wheat crop. The rumours in turn sparked products. Pending the completion processes and markets a variety discount, international end-users are a rally in wheat values, as wheat import- of the acquisition, the two com- of food-grade products, primarily expected to take notice, which in turn ers would then have to turn to the U.S. to panies have agreed to coordinate focusing on sunflower and flax should attract even more attention to the fill needs. However, being true to form, the the sourcing of feedstock and products, including bakery sun- commodity and help narrow that spread to meeting on Aug. 31 came and went, with selling of products. flower kernels and confectionary some degree. the Russian government deciding there was “Keystone is a highly strategic sunflower kernels and several These end-users will be looking to canola no need to curtail its wheat export program. addition to our U.S.-based sun- varieties of both milled and non- for the oil content, with meal not the issue. The advances in U.S. wheat values in flower processing assets and milled flax. The Sept. 7 stocks in all positions report turn were promptly reversed. The arrival of significantly enhances our ability Keystone also processes and from Statistics Canada will also be a factor much-needed precipitation in the U.S. win- to service the growing demand markets custom private label bird in which market participants, who trade ter Wheat Belt further restricted the upside for sunflower and flax products in food products and retail wild bird canola, will be watching closely. in wheat futures. The rain was timely, com- the bakery ingredients market,” food products, and packs wild The milling wheat contract on the ICE ing just ahead of the planting of the U.S. said Joel Horn, president and chief bird food products under the Canada platform continued to see action winter wheat crop. executive officer, Legumex Walker. Emerald Farms label for the retail during the reporting period with commer- Keystone’s assets include a market, including several large cials again the main participants. Some rea- Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service sunflower processing facility North American big box retailers. ligning of the October-December spreads Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and was evident. commodity market reporting. 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012

Android friendly. The Manitoba Co-operator mobile app LIVESTOCK is available for Android mobile phones. husbandry — the science, S K I L L O R a r t O F F a r M i n G Download the free app at agreader.ca/mbc Moose-country station records livestock-country movements West Hawk Lake, Manitoba is the sole zone reporting point in the country because of its ideal location

By Sheri Monk fbc staff / pincher creek

he tree-covered resort area at West Hawk Lake on T the edge of the Canadian Shield on the Manitoba-Ontario border doesn’t look much like livestock country, but it’s a key location in the event of an animal disease outbreak in North America. It owes that designation to an industry wake-up call after the European foot-and-mouth outbreak in 2001. “It caused people to stop and think about what we could do here in Canada to control or reduce our risk, and the long- term impact of a foreign animal disease outbreak,” said Betty Green, a Manitoba cattle producer and chair of Zone Canada, Livestock trucks moving east out of the Prairies must check in a station at the edge of the Canadian Shield. ©thinkstock so named after an initiative to designate Canadian livestock movement zones. The reporting site is similar to “We started talking about a weigh station. In order to cross “The minute they some of the mitigation strategies through, each load requires a West Hawk Lake that we could undertake, both permit and to obtain that permit, Control Site have determined in terms of training producers three pieces of information must where those animals and preparing as a country for an be collected — the sender of the moved to, they would outbreak and of course, zoning animals, the receiver and the be isolated and became one of those initiatives,” means of transportation, includ- said Green. ing the licence plate. “And then tested to see if in Zoning is a containment tool of course we’ll also add what ani- fact the disease had allowing a nation to track animals were moved and if possible, spread…” mal movement in an organized individual identification num- way as it is being transported bers, so the RFID tags in the case of cattle,” said Green. Betty Green from one place to another. The Zone Canada data is collected and stored, and committee chair accessed only in the event of a Still need paper trail disease outbreak. Traceability measures slowly Zoning requires a checkpoint being introduced to the livestock In the event of an outbreak, quicker,” Green said. That ability, racy of our information and as where all livestock movement sector will speed the process in the CFIA immediately assumes so long as the zoning protocols we’re doing our work, the CFIA is can be easily reported without the future, but at least for now, responsibility, and will access the meet the World Organization for working with the USDA on hav- slowing commerce. Natural a paper trail is still an inevita- database to determine whether Animal Health guidelines, can ing them recognize our capabil- choke points were sought and bility. “We started out by saying any animals from the infected prevent borders from closing as it ity to zone. So there are pieces West Hawk Lake was the first this should be an electronic per- area have been moved through demonstrates outbreak contain- underway at different levels,” selected because of its relative mit that’s remitted to the site in the zone during the incubation ment and management. Green said. isolation. advance of the load arriving. That or exposure period. The reporting site is up and Other reporting sites across the West Hawk Lake is on the doesn’t always work, that’s one “The minute they have deter- running, but it is not currently country at strategic points will Trans-Canada Highway and is thing we learned. We added the mined where those animals mandatory. The first 18 months likely be added as the initiative the only connection for vehi- flexibility to allow producers to moved to, they would be iso- of operation are currently being matures. Before zone reporting cles crossing between Eastern send that permit in paper form, lated and tested to see if in fact analyzed by different govern- becomes mandatory, regulatory and Western Canada. In addi- by fax, by email or by phone call the disease had spread and there ment agencies. Green is opti- changes will have to be made by tion to the highway, there are if necessary, so that we get all the are records of which trucks were mistic the project will become the federal government. More two nearby railways bridging the pieces of information required,” used so they can isolate those permanent. information on the project can nation. Green said. and contain the disease much “They are assessing the accu- be found at www.zonecanada.ca.

U.S. poultry producer cuts production Consumer prices are expected to rise

reuters Sanderson Farms Inc. posted eight per cent Aug. 28 as the company prices for grain, chairman and chief a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, posted higher-than-expected quarterly executive Joe Sanderson said on the buoyed by increased prices for chicken earnings and said it began trimming call. wings and other products, and the U.S. production by two per cent earlier this Executives said volatile external fac- poultry company said it would further month. That is in addition to a four tors included feed grain costs, market reduce production to protect earnings per cent production cut put in place in prices for poultry and the overall health from rising feed costs. January, executives said on a confer- of the economy. The worst U.S. drought in more than ence call with analysts. Jumbo wing prices averaged $1.59 half a century has sent the cost of corn Lowering production helps support per pound during the fiscal third quar- and other animal feed soaring, and the retail prices by limiting supply. ter ended July 31, more than doubling news from Sanderson illustrates how “With considerable uncertainty and from a year earlier. Boneless breast that will translate into higher food prices a high degree of fear now priced into prices also rose, but at a significantly for consumers. the market for corn and soybean meal,” lower rate due to sluggish food-service Sanderson shares were up more than Sanderson is not locking in long-term demand. Sanderson Farms CEO Joe Sanderson The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 13

COLUMN Scratches — several names, several causes Once the horse is placed in a favourable environment a variety of treatments can be undertaken

Carol Shwetz, DVM Weak immune systems, overactive immune Horse Health systems, photosensitivities, allergies, poor or improper nutrition, dietary intolerances, overburdened livers and even copper deficiencies cratches, greasy heel, mud can predispose a horse to scratches. fever, mud rash, or equine S pastern dermatitis are all various names for a skin condition that occurs on the backside of a horse’s pastern. The area of skin on the underside of the pas- overburdened livers and favourable environment a vari- tern becomes inflammed and even copper deficiencies can ety of treatments can be under- ulcerated, oozing and weeping predispose a horse to scratches. taken to care for the skin lesion to form scabs and crusts. Since the skin only has a limited itself. Salves and ointments The thick, crusty, black scabs number of ways to express containing antibiotics, anti- often coalesce in a linear fash- irritation it means that a myriad fungals, carrying agents such as ion across the back of the pas- of conditions can present DMSO, and anti-inflammato- tern region resulting in the themselves as scratches. ries can be used as medications. name “scratches.” As the lesion Horses living in unrelent- Another equally effective progresses, crusty, black scabs ing wet or muddy conditions method is to apply a poultice become generalized across are especially vulnerable to bandage to the area, drawing the back of the pastern, occa- the development of scratches. out inflammation and toxins. sionally including the bulbs of The incidence of scratches also Although it is tempting to clean the heel and/or fetlock. If left increases during July and August the affected area of scurf and As the lesion progresses, crusty, black scabs become generalized across the untreated lameness may occur. when morning dews are heavy. scabs, it can be very painful for back of the pastern, occasionally including the bulbs of the heel and/or fetlock. This location is particularly Dampness softens the delicate the horse. A soothing poultice tender, continually flexing as a pastern skin, weakening skin bandage will soften the crusty toms may continue to reappear applied to the affected skin to horse moves. barriers. In addition a fungus debris, allowing for a thorough until the underlying problem is form an effective soothing bar- Horses with white feet seem found on mature clovers favours cleansing of the affected area addressed. rier from dampness until the to be more prone to scratches as these environmental conditions, once the bandage is removed. Since bandages hold in horse fully heals. unpigmented skin is more sen- exposing the horse to a greater- While medicated salves and dampness it is best to minimize sitive to environmental agents than-normal fungal burden. ointments can effectively treat their use. Once the affected area Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian than skin of a darker colour. the affected region it is help- is clean, creams used to treat specializing in equine practice at Scratches has many contribut- Treatment ful to remember that symp- diaper rash in babies can be Westlock, Alberta. ing factors and generally inves- Due diligence is often required tigation is necessary to uncover to uncover the underlying con- the actual problem that initi- ditions that contribute to and ated the skin condition. Fungi masquerade as scratches. Some and bacteria bear the brunt of cases are simple and respond the blame, yet that an infection to good hygiene. Removal of exists is only partially true. Often the horse to a clean, dry area underlying causes occur first, brings relief to the sensitive weakening the immune system, skin. Additionally, it is advis- and so creating an opportunity able to remove affected horses for the existence of fungi and from pastures laden with clo- bacteria to take hold. vers and alfalfa as some horses Weak immune systems, can develop scratches from a overactive immune systems, dietary sensitivity to such leg- Getting a loan photosensitivities, allergies, umes. Clinically this sensitivity poor or improper nutrition, can appear as scratches. dietary intolerances, Once the horse is placed in a just got easier.

BRIEFS Discover what MASC’s new loan program enhancements mean to you. Call for ritual “It is obvious that one cannot be at the same time a he Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation has been slaughter ban friend of Israel and the Jewish people and on the other hand providing financial assistance to producers for over slammed support an anti-Jewish law,” 50 years. And now, we have made it easier than ever AMSTERDAM / REUTERS Metzger wrote. T for you to borrow the capital you need to grow your operation. Israel’s leading rabbi has warned Dutch populist politi- Increased Lending Limits – Our Direct Loan limit has cian Geert Wilders that his Cargill to open party’s support for a ban of rit- been increased to $2 million for individuals, partnerships, ual slaughter of animals in the $250-million poultry corporations and co-operatives. Netherlands is “anti-Semitic” plant in China and could drive away the Improved Eligibility – There are no restrictions on net country’s Jewish community. PHUKET, THAILAND / worth, off farm income and farm housing limits. Wilders rose to prominence REUTERS / Cargill is build- in the Netherlands denounc- ing one of China’s biggest Expanded Loan Purpose – You can get financing for ing the growing influence of broiler production facilities new and used agricultural farm equipment. Islam in the West, calling for and expects to start raising a ban against Muslim immi- and processing 65 million To learn more about how these grants, a halt to construction birds annually starting next of mosques, and a ban on summer. changes to MASC’s lending Muslim face veils. The $250-million integrated options can help you Some of his most outspoken chicken broiler facility in Anhui grow your operation, supporters are in the conserv- province includes a feed mill, ative, pro-Israeli movement farms, hatchery and process- visit your local MASC in the U.S. Wilders calls him- ing plants. lending office or self Israel’s “greatest friend” China’s poultry industry is visit masc.mb.ca. and has proposed creating rapidly expanding with annual a national Dutch holiday to growth at five to six per cent, commemorate the victims of and experts say the country the Auschwitz concentration wants to modernize the sec- camp. tor the way it has in pork over But his call for a ban on rit- the past two decades. China ual slaughter prompted strong now accounts for half of the criticism from Chief Rabbi world’s pork production and Yona Metzger. consumption. 14 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 Protect horses from West Nile virus The U.S. reports an uptick in veterinary cases of the disease

NDSU Extension clinical signs will die,” Hammer said. • Use insect repellants and/or fly “Many horses that survive the initial sheets and masks that are designed to “Many horses that survive orse owners need to move, if illness will have residual effects, such repel mosquitos. they haven’t already, to protect as an altered gait or behaviour, for “Many horse owners have stopped the initial illness will have H their animals from the West months.” vaccinating against the West Nile virus residual effects for months.” Nile virus, U.S. equine specialist Car- No specific treatment is available because the number of cases has been rie Hammer advises. for horses affected with the virus. low in recent years,” Hammer said. “This carrie hammer Numerous states are reporting an Treatment will depend on clinical year is a reminder that the virus is still ndsu increase in the number of equine signs and focuses on controlling pain here and should not be forgotten.” West Nile virus cases this year, North and reducing inflammation. Dakota State University said in an Owners should consult with their extension release last week. veterinarian immediately if they sus- The U.S. Geological Survey’s disease pect their horse may have the virus. map reports 157 cases in 31 states, as Prompt and early treatment often can Youth Roundup the biggest ever of Aug 28. In contrast, only 119 cases minimize the severity of the disease. were reported in all of 2011. The American Association of Equine Louisiana is the leading state so far Practitioners (AAEP) lists the follow- with 26 reported positive cases; North ing guidelines to help protect your Dakota ranks fourth, with 10 cases. Min- horse against the West Nile virus: nesota is tied for sixth with eight cases. • Vaccinate your horse. The AAEP As of Aug. 18, the Canadian Food vaccination guidelines are available at Inspection Agency has logged four http://www.aaep.org/wnv.htm. Horse cases of West Nile in horses this year: owners should talk with their veter- one in Manitoba, one in Quebec and inarian to ensure their animals are two in Saskatchewan. vaccinated properly against the virus. “Horses become infected with the • Eliminate mosquito-breeding West Nile virus after being bitten by a sites (old tires and other containers mosquito,” said Hammer, an associ- that hold standing water). ate professor of equine studies with • Use larvicides when eliminating NDSU in Fargo. “The virus is not con- certain mosquito-breeding sites is not tagious from horse to horse or from possible. Be sure to consult with your horse to humans.” local extension agent or mosquito The virus affects the horse’s brain control authority before taking this and spinal cord; thus, depending on action. the area affected, clinical signs can • Clean water troughs at least vary in range and severity. Some monthly. of the more common clinical signs • Keep your horse indoors during include inco-ordination (especially peak mosquito activity periods (dusk of the hind limbs), muscle twitching, to dawn) if possible. depression or heightened sensitivity, • Install fans over horses (mosqui- The annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Aug. 3 to 5 was the largest ever, stumbling, toe dragging, inability to tos have trouble flying against the with young beef producers participating. In addition to showing cattle, the youth get up and death. wind). attended several workshops and competed in a steak cook-off. Supplied photo “Unfortunately, approximately 30 • Avoid turning on lights in the barn per cent of horses that show severe during the evening.

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Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Taylor Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Aug-29 n/a Aug-28 Aug-28 Aug-29 n/a Aug-30 n/a Aug-31 No. on offer 111 n/a 172 230 1,289 n/a n/a n/a 139 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 110.00-122.00 900-1,000 127.00-128.00 n/a n/a 120.00-135.25 121.00-131.50 n/a n/a n/a 115.00-130.00 800-900 130.50-132.00 n/a 118.00-130.00 125.00-136.75 128.00-139.00 n/a n/a n/a 120.00-137.00 700-800 n/a n/a 128.00-137.00 132.00-143.50 135.00-149.00 n/a n/a n/a 123.00-142.00 600-700 120.00-144.00 n/a 132.00-140.50 140.00-157.25 139.00-149.00 n/a n/a n/a 125.00-146.00 500-600 120.00-140.00 n/a 137.00-147.00 145.00-158.50 145.00-155.00 n/a n/a n/a 130.00-152.00 400-500 151.00-163.00 n/a 142.00-159.00 150.00-165.00 150.00-163.00 n/a n/a n/a 135.00-155.00 300-400 161.00-166.00 n/a 145.00-159.00 n/a 159.00-173.00 n/a n/a n/a 140.00-165.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a 109.00-119.00 n/a n/a n/a 100.00-117.00 800-900 114.00-125.50 n/a 108.00-118.00 115.00-125.00 116.00-126.50 n/a n/a n/a 105.00-122.00 700-800 126.00-129.00 n/a 115.00-123.50 120.00-134.00 122.00-133.00 n/a n/a n/a 110.00-126.00 600-700 118.00-137.50 n/a 120.00-129.00 125.00-134.75 127.00-137.00 n/a n/a n/a 115.00-133.00 500-600 120.00-131.00 n/a 125.00-138.00 128.00-138.50 130.00-143.00 n/a n/a n/a 120.00-135.00 400-500 144.00-146.00 n/a 130.00-142.00 132.00-151.00 135.00-148.00 n/a n/a n/a 135.00-145.00 300-400 n/a n/a 138.00-152.00 135.00-147.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 130.00-155.00 Slaughter Market No. on offer 89 n/a n/a 126 n/a n/a 37 n/a 96 D1-D2 Cows 65.00-70.00 n/a n/a 73.00-79.00 70.00-75.00 n/a 71.00-78.00 n/a 70.00-76.00 D3-D5 Cows 55.00 and up n/a 55.00-63.00 65.00-72.00 60.00-70.00 n/a 62.00-70.00 n/a 62.00-70.00 Age Verified 70.00-76.25 n/a n/a n/a 72.00-77.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a Good Bulls 77.00-91.25 n/a 88.00-93.00 89.00-92.00 80.00-95.50 n/a 84.00-95.00 n/a 80.00-89.25 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 100.00-106.25 101.00-105.75 n/a n/a n/a n/a Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a 98.00-104.00 99.00-103.50 n/a n/a n/a n/a Feeder Cows n/a n/a 70.00-80.00 78.00-90.00 72.00-82.00 n/a n/a n/a 72.00-80.00 Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 66.00-71.75 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 59.00-66.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a * includes slaughter market

(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.) The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 15

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long wave troughs and ridges Finally, as for forecasts Believe it or not, no mat- please feel free to email or Daniel Bezte set up across the planet. I about how this season or ter what computer you have write me with your questions. Co-operator have also tried to point out that season will be warmer or or what divine formula was I look forward to hearing from contributor that while we have these long colder than the record, and given to you, long-range fore- you. wave troughs and ridges, then the forecast is wrong or casting is pretty much a crap- which tend to control the the forecaster changes their shoot. If it wasn’t, then there Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession weather over periods of weeks mind — all I can say is… holy would be some really wealthy with a BA (Hon.) in geography, know last issue I men- to months, we also have cow! weather people out there! specializing in climatology, from the tioned that we’d discuss smaller troughs and ridges Every month I rou- I know I didn’t answer U of W. He operates a computerized I the fall weather outlook that ride along the long wave tinely point out that fore- everything in the letters I’ve weather station near Birds Hill Park. in this issue, but because of pattern and this is what gives casts beyond 15 days are received, but I hope this helps Contact him with your questions and an upcoming family camping us our day-to-day weather. In pretty much guesswork. to clear up a few issues. If not, comments at [email protected]. trip and a change in deadlines our region, we can be experi- due to the long weekend, I’ll encing hot, dry weather, while have to push that article back only a few hundred km away WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA a week. Instead, I’m going to it might be cool and wet. It all attempt to answer a number depends on how the troughs of questions that were asked and ridges are set up. of me in a recent letter I When we talk about global received. Over the last year warming, we need to look at 2 Month ( 60 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) or so, I have received several the whole planet, not just our June 22, 2012 to August 20, 2012 letters and emails that have local area. A number of peo- asked or brought up simi- ple have pointed out that we lar questions, and over time, here in Manitoba experienced I have attempted to answer the coldest growing season in them, but usually in an indi- recorded history back in 2004, < 40% rect way. This time I am going when we were stuck under a 40 - 60% 60 - 85% to try to face the questions trough all summer. 85 - 115% head on. Yet these same people seem 115 - 150% The main question I receive to ignore that we have now 150 - 200% > 200% is about global warming or gone through a 12-month Extent of Agricultural Land climate change. Personally, period that is the warmest on Lakes and Rivers the climate is always chang- record. Four months of cold ing. Most of us just happened versus 12+ months of near- to grow up during a period record heat. I looked back at when the climate, at least the last 12 years of data for across North America, was southern Manitoba and found unusually stable. This gave that if we look at yearly tem- most of us the idea that the peratures, above-average climate does not change and years have outnumbered should remain the same. I below-average years by over think I should pause here to two to one. Produced using near real-time data that has point out that the term “cli- No one ever said that global undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data mate” is used to describe the warming would mean that availability and data errors. general weather one would we would see above-average Copyright © 2012 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Created: 08/21/12 expect to experience in a temperatures every year and Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought given area. Weather is what every season. If you have kept we experience on a day-to- up with my articles you would This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 60-day period ending on August 20. day basis. Sum up all the know that this is not true. From the map you can see that the north-central Prairies have seen above-average amounts of rain while southern regions and the far weather over a long period of Last week, I pointed out northwest have seen below-average amounts. time and we get the climate that the Arctic sea ice was at of the area. So, when we talk or near a record low, well as about climate change, we are I write this, it was officially discussing how the long-term declared that on Aug. 27 the weather in a particular area is ice coverage fell to 4.10 mil- changing. lion square kms (breaking Now, several people have its previous lowest amount MISTY MANITOBA MORNING pointed out that climate recorded in 2007). Including change and global warming this year, the six lowest ice seemed to have taken on the extents in the satellite record same meaning. I think the have occurred in the last six reason for this is that glob- years (2007 to 2012). ally, the general weather Several people have repeat- pattern has been for warmer- edly pointed out that these than-average conditions. The values are only based on sat- globe, as a whole, is warming ellite data that dates from up, and hence the term global 1979 to the present — so how warming. do we know these low values This is when the discus- haven’t been seen before? sion about global warming As I have pointed out in the or climate change seems to past, ship records of Arctic get off track. The key word in sea ice are very reliable and this discussion is “global,” not they kept hourly logs of sea North American, not Cana- ice. So that, combined with dian, not Manitoban, not the observations from the Inuit, Interlake etc. As I pointed out tell us that the current ice in the last few issues, weather conditions have never been in a particular region can be seen before, either in per- wet-dry, warm-cold depend- son, in legend or in shipping ing on how the patterns of records.

When we talk about global warming, we need to look at the whole planet, not just our local area.

The view to the east from the Manitoba escarpment last week. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6 17 CROPS HUSBANDRY — THE SCIENCE, SKILL OR ART OF FARMING Organic feed grain prices

may have soared too high Winter Brokers warn farmers holding out for even higher prices that they may miss the boat wheat area expected By Daniel Winters said. Melissa Gardner, an Ann Arbor, short supply, but wheat, barley, and CO-OPERATOR STAFF Mich.-based buyer for California oats seem fairly abundant, depend- to rise company New Organics, said some ing on the region. rices for organic grains prices farmers are holding out for even bet- Bin-run barley is fetching $10 a By Dwayne Klassen may be too good and could end ter prices. One crafty Amish farmer bushel, and oats $5.50 in Canada, COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA P up pushing the organic industry in Iowa with 800 bushels of organic but U.S. farmers seem to be aiming over a cliff like they did in 2008-09, corn in his bin recently turned down for $8 oats. Brown flax is trading for Prairie farmers are some buyers fear. her offer. $23 to $24 a bushel, and golden, $28 expected to seed more “I’m concerned that these prices are “He’s like, ‘I’ve got room to store to $29 on a clean weight basis. winter wheat this fall. getting too high,” said Roger Rivest, it. I’m not in a hurry to sell it,’” she Strong prices for feed grains has “I’m fully expecting to a Tilbury, Ont.-based buyer for Key- said. “But he turned down $17 a also driven millet up to $10 a bushel, see winter wheat area stone Grain in Winkler. bushel.” she added. on the Canadian Prairies “We’re getting a lot of resistance Hoarding too long can sometimes Prices for organic feed grains have surpass the year-ago from feed companies and buyers.” backfire, she said. Farmers expecting “gone crazy,” but many farmers are level,” said Jake David- PHL.2012 Limited.© Hi-Bred Pioneer to licensed marks service and Trademarks Driven by the U.S. drought, old- a return to the eye-popping prices of waiting for the spread between the son, director of Winter All purchases are subject to the terms of labelling and purchase documents. purchase and labelling of terms the to subject are purchases All DuPont. of trademark registered a is Logo Oval DuPont The TM,SM ®, crop organic corn has reached $14 2008, when wheat hit $30 a bushel, organic premium and conventional Cereals Canada. per bushel, and feed soybeans at $23 may be disappointed. grains to widen, said Laura Telford, Seeding is already un- to $24. That’s reminiscent of three “I had a farmer the other day tell an organic business development derway in some parts of years ago, when some feed companies me that he had 2005 peas for sale. specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba, particularly bought $14 corn and ended up selling Seriously, those are seven years old. I Food and Rural Initiatives. in central and southern it for $8 when organic livestock feed- don’t want them,” said Gardner. “They’d like to see it at at least 20 areas. ers, faced with the prospects of nega- The gap between buyers and sell- per cent, and it’s not there yet for “Normally, winter tive margins, simply shifted back into ers seems especially wide this year, wheat,” she said. wheat is planted on the conventional market. she said. The small size of the organic feed harvest canola, and the “Then the whole system collapsed. One customer sought peas for $9 grain sector and lost production due harvest of that crop was I’m afraid we’re getting close to that a bushel at a time when farmers are to drought in the Midwest has some completed early in those again,” said Rivest. looking for $15 to $16, she said. producers of organic meats south of areas this year,” David- Corn supplies this year are likely to “When they told me the price they the border showing signs of panic, son said. be an issue, and the livestock industry were looking for I kind of laughed at she added. Farmers are likely is likely to reach for relatively cheaper them,” she said. “We are getting lots of calls here encouraged by the high barley and then wheat as substitutes. On the other hand, farmers seek- in Manitoba from all sorts of places quality and protein lev- However, talk of drought in Ontario ing $14 to $15 a bushel for hard red that would normally source organic els and above-average the at conducted trial feeding Independent *Source: Agri-Food and Agriculture Centre, Research Lethbridge (AAFC), Canada AlbertaLethbridge,(2009-2010). may have been overstated with some spring wheat at the farm gate are feed grains from the U.S. Midwest,” yields of this year’s win- areas reporting bumper crops. Crops finding customers in short supply. said Telford. ter wheat crop, he said. east of Toronto were hardest hit, but South of the border, she said, corn, “There were instances Quebec has seen an average year, he soybeans and edible beans are in [email protected] in which yields hit over 100 bushels an acre and protein content was in the 13 per cent range,” Davidson said. “With HARVEST TIME those kind of results, the neighbours of those farmers are taking a great interest in growing the crop.” Demand for winter wheat seed has been strong so far, buoyed by strong wheat prices. Last fall, western Canadian farmers seeded 1.24 million acres of winter wheat, with record acreage (593,906 acres) in Manitoba. The province’s 10-year average is 265,000 acres.

The Pantel family near Baldur, wrapping it up for the season. PHOTO: SUZANNE PADDOCK

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By Daniel Winters kg bulk totes as ingredients spent upgrading the plant’s “Glanbia continues to look co-operator staff “Now we are literally for food ingredient manufac- halal, kosher, and HACCP at all options. The company turers and processors. accreditations – all the things is committed to being a major hape Foods has paid off shipping worldwide.” “Now we are literally ship- that open doors to various player in the flax industry,” the $114,000 it owed the ping worldwide,” he said. markets, he added. said Jack Kissane, a spokes- S City of Brandon for its He’s also excited by the Shape Foods, built in 2006 man for Glanbia, based in Kil- 2010 tax bill, staving off a pos- Taras Sokolyk opportunities that may come at a cost of $30 million, went kenny, Ireland. sible forced sale of the facility with new studies that are into voluntary receivership a In response to an email in October. coming out that show flax’s couple of years later. query, Kissane wrote that no “Every new company has omega-3 oil content helps in The plant was built with $9 part of the plant is opera- some growing pains, and I recently was CEO of Canad alleviating the symptoms of million in loans, of which $4.5 tional following the fire that wouldn’t have accepted this Inns and Gary Filmon’s chief hypertension. million was extended by the broke out in a pasteurization job if I didn’t see an excit- of staff in the mid-1990s, said “Taking two teaspoons a local Vanguard Credit Union vat on March 13. ing future for the company that the operation is crushing day can drop hypertension and $4.1 million from the pro- “We are operating a sales and its products,” said Taras flax at around 40 per cent of and high blood pressure by 15 vincial government under the and administration out of Sokolyk, who has been the its built-in capacity, and cur- per cent in addition to what- Manitoba Industrial Opportu- the residential house that flax-milling operation’s CEO rently employs 30 workers, ever medication they are tak- nities Program. remains on the property and for five months. down from 60 when it first ing,” said Sokolyk. In 2009, it was bought for was converted to an office Fears that the operation opened in 2007. Initially pitched as a health $5.1 million by a group of centre,” he wrote, adding that that occupies a 50-acre site He credits the firm’s recov- food supplement, flax’s future investors including former 18 employees now work out of on Brandon’s east side was ery to a shift in its product seems to be headed more MLA Jim Downey. this office. on the skids again surfaced line and marketing strategy. towards its use as a nutritious In other flax news, a deci- The flax plant in the RM of with a report in the Brandon Instead of trying to put one- food additive, he said, adding sion has still not been made Silver Creek formerly owned Sun earlier this summer that litre bottles of heart-healthy that he’s been in talks with a by an Ireland-based multina- by Glen and Linda Pizzey it was behind in its taxes to flax oil on North American customer who hopes to create tional on whether to rebuild employed 58 workers prior to the tune of $266,000 for 2010 supermarket shelves, it has a “healthy” flax oil-fortified the flax-milling plant in the fire. and 2011. had better luck selling 1,000- chocolate ice cream. Angusville that was destroyed Sokolyk, who up until litre containers of oil and 750- The past year has been by a fire earlier this spring. [email protected]

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Yields plunge in drought-hit Russia moscow / reuters / Drought-hit Russian grain quality has fallen sharply, with yields from the key global wheat supplier’s current harvest down 27 per cent compared to last year. The impact of Russia’s weather-ravaged harvest is being felt on international markets with some estimat- ing this year’s wheat harvest could fall below 2010 levels, U.S. President Barack Obama tours the McIntosh family farm to view drought-ridden fields of corn with the owners while in Missouri Valley, Iowa, Aug. 13, which prompted the coun- 2012. Tweets from the recent ProFarmer MidWest Crop Tour moved the market. photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing try to stop grain exports for nearly a year. The government’s official By Tom Polansek a sight so unusual that it grain harvest forecast still and Michael Hirtzer prompted a follower to reply “Some of the newer users on Twitter may stands at 75 million tonnes reuters asking whether there was a — down from last year’s nuclear reactor nearby. be looking at the crop tour as their first 94 million tonnes — with hen U.S. grain mar- Country Hedging, a broker- opportunity to put something meaningful out exportable surplus esti- kets suddenly began age, had one employee tweet- there.” mated at 12 million tonnes. W moving higher last ing on each of the crop tour’s month, traders pointed to eastern and western legs to tweets from an annual crop keep clients informed as the Chip Flory tour that detailed the damage, tour travelled through seven ProFarmer editor both in words and pictures, of states to inspect fields. the worst drought to hit the The company felt the tour Trait Stewardship Responsibilities United States in 56 years. “would be extremely impor- because he was tweeting from INTL FCStone emailed cli- Notice to Farmers Tweets from the south- tant because of the situation the fields. ents a daily roundup of tour- east corner of South Dakota, the crop was under and that Flory, who tweets under the related tweets that kept them where few traders ever ven- the world would be watch- handle @ChipFlory, marvelled abreast of the running con- Monsanto Company is a member of ture, were particularly telling. ing much more closely,” said on the social media site about versation online. Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are The drought, which has dev- Lonnie Wells, an associate for the early start to the corn har- Brian Grete, a senior mar- commercialized in accordance with ETS astated corn and soybeans in Russell Consulting Group and vest in Nebraska and noted ket analyst for ProFarmer, Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, the Midwest Farm Belt, was longtime financial adviser how non-irrigated fields were maintained a stream of and in compliance with Monsanto’s not thought to have caused who tweeted for the first time much worse off than irrigated commentary online. Pass- Policy for Commercialization of as much damage there. Tour on the tour. fields. ing a cornfield in Blackford Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products participants used Twitter to Country Hedging owns Rus- He said he tweeted to share County in eastern Indiana, in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into tell their followers how wrong sell. information from the road he tweeted it was “a whole key export markets with functioning they were. “I think people are dying and publicize the tour. lot of ugly — three feet tall regulatory systems. Any crop or When the tweets began to have some boots on the “Some of the newer users on and lacking ears.” material produced from this product flying under the category ground,” Wells told Reuters on Twitter may be looking at the Peter Meyer, senior direc- can only be exported to, or used, #pftour12, traders began the tour last week. crop tour as their first oppor- tor of agricultural commodi- processed or sold in countries where taking positions in the “People can follow along tunity to put something mean- ties for PIRA, tweeted from all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation futures markets at the Chi- almost like they were in the ingful out there,” he said. the tour that “Indiana a of national and international law to cago Board of Trade in a car with you,” he said, refer- Still, Flory worries about mess.” move material containing biotech way not seen before in the ring to the way tour partici- impacting grain prices with Later, he told his more traits across boundaries into nations 20-year history of the Pro- pants ride in cars from field to his tweets. Outside of the crop than 1,300 Twitter followers where import is not permitted. Growers Farmer Midwest Crop Tour, field to inspect corn and soy- tour, he limits his tweets dur- that he spoke to a farmer in should talk to their grain handler or which gives industry players beans. ing active trading hours. central Illinois who said “all product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. a chance to see crop condi- Many users approach Twit- his corn has blown over. The Excellence Through Stewardship® is tions first hand. Tour attracts new followers ter cautiously because they entire farm.” a registered trademark of Excellence “Lots of missing ears, and Indeed, the number of peo- do not always know the true “Some of the run-up in the Through Stewardship. the ones we found were tiny!” ple following tweets from the identity of the author of the markets this (last) week has ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW shouted a tweet from Lincoln tour was higher than ever tweets they are reading. been because of that infor- PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. County in far-southeast South this year, participants said. Still, the tour’s findings mation, maybe not exclu- Roundup Ready® crops contain genes Dakota that was published on ProFarmer also registered whipsawed markets as various sively because of Twitter, that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the the Twitter account of AgWeb. a record number of physical tweets from crop scouts either but information from the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® com, the online home of Pro- participants. topped or fell short of trade tour in general,” said Jason brand agricultural herbicides will Farmer, an agricultural advi- ProFarmer editor Chip expectations. Holthaus, a market analyst kill crops that are not tolerant to sory firm. Flory’s following on Twitter for Country Hedging who glyphosate. Genuity and Design®, The tweet linked to a photo increased to more than 2,400 “A whole lot of ugly” was not on the tour. Genuity Icons, Genuity®, Roundup showing stunted corn ears on Aug. 21 from 2,165 on Well-known grain analyst “Traders are getting infor- Ready®, and Roundup® are trademarks that were missing kernels, Aug. 20, when the tour began, Doug Jackson of brokerage mation faster,” he said. of Monsanto Technology LLC. Used under license. The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 21 CGC offers free Harvest Sample Program Sample kits must be requested by Oct. 15

he Canadian Grain Com- mission is again offering “Our Harvest Sample T Harvest Sample Program, Program is a voluntary which provides producers with free unofficial grade and quality program that gives information on samples submit- producers important ted by Nov. 1. information about “Our Harvest Sample Program their grain.” is a voluntary program that gives producers important informa- ELWIN HERMANSON tion about their grain. It also helps CGC chief commissioner promote the sale of Canadian grain by providing customers with scientific information about the • Oil, protein and chlorophyll quality of this year’s harvest,” CGC content for canola. chief commissioner Elwin Her- • Oil and protein content and manson said in a release. iodine value for flaxseed. Free sample kits must be • Oil and protein for mustard requested by Oct. 15. They include seed and soybeans. postage-paid envelopes and The CGC says the harvest sam- instructions for sending in the ples help test the quality of the sample. annual crop, assisting with the Producers who send samples marketing of Canadian grain as are also eligible to win prizes, and well as contributing to important the earlier they send samples, the scientific research into grading greater the chances of winning. issues and finding new uses and The sample information markets. includes: For information and to receive a • Protein content on cereal sample kit visit the CGC website at Producers receive a free grade, and the CGC receives important information on this year’s crop. grains and pulses. www.grainscanada.gc.ca.

German bank halts index investment in food commodities D3153 NEW Frankfurt / London / Reuters

ermany’s Commerz- bank has removed agri- G cultural products from a commodity index fund after charges that speculation has pushed up food prices and fuelled unrest in some poor

countries. D3152 At least two other Ger- man banks are restricting investments in agriculture. However, most banks and D3154S fund managers argue price jumps have been due to heavy demand and shortages. “Commerzbank is reacting to the debate about a series of studies which show that investment in this type of commodity fund pushes food prices upwards and so con- tributes to the hunger crisis in many parts of the world,” said German lobby group Food- watch. “More and more investors are sensitive to banks’ exposure to agriculture — in the last 12 months there’s ReDefining Canola Performance been lots of discussion about ethical investment,” said Pioneer® brand D-Series canola hybrids are bred to deliver outstanding performance. D3153 delivers high yield with David Bicchetti of the United exceptional standability and harvestability. D3152 adds the Pioneer Protector® Clubroot trait for protection from this Nations Conference on Trade devastating disease. And new D3154S has the Pioneer Protector® Sclerotinia trait for built-in protection. and Development. The U.S. drought, the worst D-Series canola hybrids are available exclusively from select independent and Co-op retailers and are backed with to hit the Midwest in 56 years, service from DuPont Canada. pushed up corn prices by almost 23 per cent in July. Purchases of D-Series canola hybrids will qualify you for the 2013 DuPont™ FarmCare® Connect Grower Program. “The poor U.S. harvest Terms and Conditions apply. but also outside speculation have played a role in the price rises,” said Foodwatch spokesman Martin Ruecker. Roundup Ready® is a registered trademark used under license from Monsanto Company. The DuPont Oval logo, DuPont and FarmCare® are registered trademarks or trademarks of U.S. investors have plowed E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. E. I. du Pont Canada Company is a licensee. some $200 billion into com- Pioneer®, the Trapezoid symbol, and Pioneer Protector are registered trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. www.dseriescanola.ca modity futures markets over © Copyright 2012 DuPont Canada. All rights reserved. the past decade or so.

DP86 D-Series Canola_MC_FE_240.indd 1 27/08/12 3:43 PM 22 The Manitoba Co-Operator | September 6, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS CONNECTING RURAL FAMILIES CO-OPS: A powerful force in Canada’s economy and communities The numbers are big — $330 billion in assets and 18 million members — but co-ops’ contributions go beyond economics

By Lorraine Stevenson a local co-op in the past, now drive co-operator staff farther or shop online. “That sense of community has imes have changed since the changed,” said Tully. “It used to be first co-ops formed in Canada, how far you could ride your horse T but they remain vitally impor- in half a day. Now your community tant — as much for their develop- is larger and the competition is ment of leaders as for their provision different.” of goods and services, the head of But Tully also sees a bright future Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says. for the co-operative business model, “By developing the leadership because its emphasis on locality and potential and capacity of people, co- social responsibility jive with current operatives build community capac- consumer expectations. ity,” Glen Tully told a parliamentary What’s coming, says Tully, is standing committee on co-operatives another wave of co-ops that will meet recently. a diverse range of social needs. “This capacity then strengthens the “In my mind the next phase of community. Whether it’s the local rink growth in the co-op movement will committee, the health district, or local be more on the social co-operatives,” government, co-ops build commu- he said. “It will be in health care, day nity capacity that allows communities care, elder care, funeral services, and to thrive and succeed,” said Tully, who those types of co-operatives.” became involved when he joined the Expect also to see a rise in service board of the Marquette Co-op, one of tion. It’s a similar story for the Caisse of housing co-ops and a growing co-operatives, such as those provid- the co-ops that make up FCL. Financial Group, which has 26 loca- number of recreational co-ops. ing power from wind, ethanol and Providing everything from fuel tions and is celebrating the 75th electrical generation, he added. to financial services, and increas- anniversary of the opening of its first Challenges ingly active in areas such as health caisse in St. Malo in 1937. The world has changed since the Local focus and elder care, the country’s 9,000 Other prominent players in co-op movement began. The co-op model has been seeing a co-operatives hold a combined $330 Manitoba include several large pro- “Competition, competition, com- resurgence in recent times within the billion in assets and serve 18 million ducer co-ops, including Granny’s petition,” is how Tully sums up the local food movement, too. More than members. Poultry, one of the largest poultry co- biggest challenge facing a large enter- 200 co-operatives across Canada have FCL is the country’s largest non- ops in Canada, the Red River Co-op prise like FCL. emerged in the production, market- financial co-operative, supplying in Winnipeg, and retail co-operatives Co-ops always begin as commu- ing, retailing, processing and distribu- food, hardware, lumber, seed, feed such as Arctic Co-operatives and nity-based organizations and place tion of locally produced foods and and crop protection products, phar- TruServ. their emphasis on reinvestment of products. maceuticals and even wine to 235 Manitoba is also home to a great their dollars in local economies, he Meanwhile, co-operative organiza- member retail co-ops across Western diversity of other types of co-oper- said. But community is being rede- tions are putting increased effort into Canada. Tully pointed to FCL’s atives, noted Adler. These include fined in today’s plugged-in, mobile helping tomorrow’s entrepreneurs Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries 31 water supply co-ops, nearly 50 and affluent world. learn about the co-op model for Ltd., as an example of its innovative child-care co-ops, the same number People who might have supported doing business. culture. More education about the co-op The refinery, one of the largest on model is needed, said Adler, adding the Prairies, began in 1935 because that University of Winnipeg’s business farmers needed plentiful and con- school is just one of two in the coun- sistent fuel supplies as agriculture try offering courses in co-op develop- mechanized. ment and management. “It was brilliant, actually,” said Tully. “I think we could have thousands And although grain co-ops have more (co-operatives),” said Adler. disappeared in Western Canada, stud- “The reason we don’t is lack of ies show the survival rate of co-ops education.” has been higher than that of tradi- As part of the International Year of tional businesses. Co-operatives, two dozen co-operatives will celebrate Co-op Day/Fête Critical role Coop with a “Co-op Village” at The Co-operatives play a critical role Forks in Winnipeg on Sept. 16. The across the entire country, says Monica village will feature interactive displays Adler, a University of Winnipeg pro- and show visitors how bookstores, fessor who teaches co-op develop- artists’ groups, and even restaurants ment and management. can be run as co-operatives, said “They’ve helped maintain many “By developing Diane Bilodeau, vice-president of services in small towns, and where the leadership marketing and strategy vice-president there are services, people stay,” she potential and with Caisse Financial Group. said. capacity of people, You may even discover you’ve been Credit Unions are a case in point. doing business with a co-op without One in three Canadians belong to a co-operatives knowing it, said Bilodeau. credit union and Manitoba has 190 build community “There’s such a range of diversity of credit union locations — twice as capacity.” co-ops here.” many as any other financial institu- More info about Co-op Day can be found at www.caisse.biz. tion in the province. In 67 of the 117 Glen Tully communities where they operate, president, Federated they’re the only financial institu- Co-operatives Ltd. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-Operator | September 6, 2012 23 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Send your recipes or recipe request to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, RecipeSwap Carman, Man. ROG OJO or email: [email protected]

Pizza Bread Livening You can turn this tasty loaf into pizza muffins too. 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes up lunches 2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. light Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. granulated sugar Lorraine Stevenson 1/2 c. ground flaxseed Crossroads Recipe Swap 1 tbsp. baking powder 2 tsp. oregano leaves 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper aper or cloth, plastic or metal, this is the 1-1/4 c. skim milk week tens of thousands of lunch kits return 2 tbsp. canola oil P to duty, as kids board school buses and 1 egg holidayers head back to work. 1 small tomato, diced Lunch kits and routine are kind of linked in 1/4 c. diced green pepper our minds, I think, which doesn’t tend to spur much creativity when packing one. The term 1/3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese “food boredom” must surely have come from DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA Cover sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water. Let staring down the same old sandwich, cookie, stand for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and fruit combo day after day. Mini Stuffed Pitas dice. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a bowl, combine Life speeds up in September, with new com- sun-dried tomatoes, flour, Parmesan cheese, These bite-sized pizza-flavoured pitas are mitments and new schedules. With everyone sugar, ground flax, baking powder, oregano, salt another great way to pack (sneak) in the veggies about to get going in all directions, here’s a few and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together “portable” recipes for a good start to lunch kit and they taste great cold too. milk, oil and egg. Pour liquid into dry ingredi- season. 1-1/3 c. diced vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, ents. Stir just until dry ingredients are mois- celery, mushrooms, green beans, etc.) tened. Pour into a well-greased 8.5x4.5-inch 1 c. shredded Canadian mozzarella loaf pan. * Sprinkle tomatoes, green pepper and 1/4 c. pizza sauce or tomato sauce mozzarella cheese on top of batter. Bake 55 to 60 12 mini pitas (whole wheat or white), halved minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, combine vegetables, Canadian mozzarella and pizza *To make muffins, increase milk to 1-1/2 cups sauce. With a small spoon, stuff filling into and decrease flour to 2 cups. Bake muffins for 25 pockets of pita halves. Place on non-stick baking minutes. Yield: 1 loaf (20 slices) or 12 muffins sheet and bake for eight to 10 minutes or until Source: Flax Family Favourites pitas are toasted and cheese is bubbling. www.flaxcouncil.ca Prep. time: 12 minutes ©THINKSTOCK Cooking time: 8 - 10 minutes Yields: 12 mini pitas Flax Chocolate Chip Muffins TIP: Leftover cooked, diced chicken or lean ham and pineapple make for tasty variations. Kids 1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour can help mix the ingredients and stuff the pitas. 1/2 c. sifted milled flax 1/2 c. chocolate chips Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada 1/3 c. white sugar www.dairygoodness.ca 1/4 c. cocoa 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Tutti-Fruitti Cookies 1 c. skim milk Think food safety The ultimate in soft cookies. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 egg Do you think about food safety when you’re pack- 1/3 c. shortening 1 tsp. vanilla ing your kid’s lunches? Well, you should. 1 c. lightly packed brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine flour, milled flax, When it comes to food safety, here’s a few basic 2 eggs rules: 1 tsp. vanilla chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix well. In a separate bowl, mix skim  Always keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. 1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. ground flaxseed milk, oil and vanilla. Beat egg slightly and add to When it comes to keeping cold foods cold, use liquid mixture; mix well. Add dry ingredients to frozen freezer packs or insulated bags. You 1 tsp. baking soda liquid; gently stir until dry ingredients are thor- can also freeze your child’s juice box the night 1/2 tsp. salt oughly moistened. Spray muffin tin with non- before, add it to their lunch, and by lunchtime it 1 tsp. cinnamon stick vegetable spray. Fill each muffin cup with will be thawed out — and the bonus will be a 1/4 tsp. ground cloves nice, cool, yummy drink for their lunch. When it 1/4 cup of batter. Bake for 20 minutes or until 1/2 tsp. nutmeg inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove comes to keeping foods hot, the best bet is an 1/2 c. oatmeal insulated thermos. You can also use insulated from oven. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. 1 c. raisins lunch bags or boxes. Remove from tin and cool to room temperature. 1/2 c. citron peel or candied fruit, chopped  Always remember to wash your hands before 1/2 c. chopped pecans Yield: 12 muffins and after food preparation. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a bowl, beat together Source: Flax Quick Snacks And the best rule when it comes to questionable www.flaxcouncil.ca foods: when in doubt throw it out! the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, ground flax, bak- Source: Public Health Agency of Canada ing soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Gradually stir into liquid mixture. Stir in oatmeal, raisins, peel and pecans. Mix until combined. Form into one-inch balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Recipe Swap… Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove I’m always happy to hear from readers with your from sheet and cool. recipes and suggestions for columns! Write to: Yield: 60 cookies Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Source: Flax Family Favourites Box 1794, Carman, Man. ROG OJO www.flaxcouncil.ca Or email: [email protected] ©THINKSTOCK 24 The Manitoba Co-Operator | September 6, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

“ ’ve decided I’m not going to ever get married.” wouldn’t have gone back to Argentina and left me Jennifer Jackson seated herself in her usual here.” I chair and set her glass of milk down on the The “You have a point there,” said Andrew. “I cer- dining room table in front of her. Her parents, tainly wouldn’t move to Argentina and leave you Andrew and Rose, who were already seated at the here. Not till February anyway.” table, glanced up from their respective sections “February?” said Jennifer. of the newspaper but did not otherwise respond. Jacksons “In February you turn 18 and I can move wher- “Not that anyone cares,” Jennifer added. BY ROLLIN PENNER ever I want,” said Andrew. “Hawaii, here I come.” Andrew folded his newspaper and laid it down “Gee thanks Dad,” said Jennifer. “Let me just beside his coffee cup. He ran his fingers through revise my earlier statement a little. Except for his hair and leaned back in his chair. Randy and sometimes Brady, every guy I know is “It’s not that we don’t care,” he said. “We just an idiot.” don’t want to get our hopes up.” “Someday my dear,” said Rose, “you will see Jennifer scowled at her glass of milk. “So you a stranger somewhere, and your eyes will meet don’t want me to get married?” she said. across a crowded room, and somehow you’ll Andrew shrugged. “We’ve got nothing against know that he’s the guy you could spend the rest of marriage,” he said. “It’s weddings we’re not so your life with and nothing can stop it from hap- keen on.” pening. Not even the fact that he’s an idiot.” “Why?” Jennifer sounded confused. “Brady and Jennifer made a face. “That sounds horrible,” Amanda’s wedding last weekend was so beautiful! she said. Didn’t you like it?” “Sounds to me like the storyline from a bad “It was great,” said Andrew. “It was probably Broadway musical,” said Andrew. “Have you been the nicest wedding we’ve ever been a part of. So watching ‘South Pacific’ again honey?” he said to now we’ve done that, we don’t really need to do it Rose. again.” “It was on TV,” said Rose. “I just watched the Rose looked up from her paper. “Speak for ending,” she added defensively. yourself honey,” she said. “Personally, I would “Well darling,” said Andrew, “between your love to do it again.” fondness for champagne and your unfortunate Andrew looked surprised. “That’s not what you taste in TV shows, your marriage advice to your said on Sunday morning, the day after,” he said. daughter is somewhat suspect, to say the least.” “Of course not,” said Rose. “I had a headache. I Rose pondered that for a moment. “Yes it is,” was woozy. I was exhausted. And you were being she said. “It’s very bad advice. Don’t take it Jenn.” annoying and unsympathetic. Once I took some “I wasn’t planning to,” said Jennifer. Advil and had a good night’s sleep and stopped “Good,” said Rose. “If you don’t want to get feeling woozy, I changed my mind. Even though married sweetheart, then you shouldn’t get you were still being annoying.” married. Andrew can just buy me champagne “If you wait for me to stop being annoying every so often for no reason. But you will prob- you’ll never change your mind about anything,” ably change your mind one day about getting said Andrew. married.” “I’m not surprised you were feeling woozy taking you seriously are we? Tell me what has “I have my own reasons for buying you cham- Mom,” said Jennifer. “You weren’t exactly going brought on this determination of yours to pagne every so often, Rose darling,” said Andrew. easy on the champagne.” remain single?” “And Jennifer, your mother is probably right about “Well, I like champagne,” said Rose. “What can “Honestly?” said Jennifer. “Except for you and you changing your mind. In 10 years all those idi- I say? And that right there is a good reason to have Randy and sometimes Brady, every guy I know is ots you know will be grown up, and who knows, another wedding.” an idiot.” one of them might turn out to be just like me.” Jennifer sighed. “Well OK then. I’ll change my Andrew raised an eyebrow. “Every one?” he “Like you?” said Jennifer. mind. I will get married just so that my mother said. “Even Esteban?” “Like me,” said Andrew. “Not perfect, but hav- has an excuse to get tipsy on champagne. “Esteban? Dad, that’s not even close! His name ing only the most charming flaws.” He looked Whoopee.” is Fernando, and yeah he’s the biggest idiot of all.” over at Rose to gauge her expression. “And,” he “Ah my darling,” said Andrew. “We’re not Jennifer heaved another sigh. “If he wasn’t, he added, “the most exceptional taste in women.”

Skipping breakfast not a good idea Eating a protein-rich meal can have a positive effect on the rest of your day

By Julie Garden-Robinson people who eat a protein-con- ingredients in a bowl the night NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE taining breakfast performed before. Mix the wet ingredi- better on tests involving think- ents (eggs, milk, etc.) and store “Mom, I don’t eat breakfast any- ing and concentration. For in the refrigerator. Add the wet more,” my teenage daughter told example, having a glass of ingredients in the morning. me one day last month. milk, container of yogurt, a • Make extra muffins and freeze “Is that right?” I said. piece of cheese, peanut butter them. Warm them in the Actually, I was not overly con- on your toast or a hard-cooked microwave oven. cerned at this summertime reply egg would add protein. • Make a breakfast casserole the considering that she had been • Choose cereal wisely. When evening before and refriger- getting up later than usual. She shopping, look high on the ate. Pop it in the oven in the ate when she arose, so her break- shelves instead of at eye level morning. fast was really brunch. or lower, where the kids’ cere- • Do you have a minute? Wrap However, with back-to-school als often are placed. Read the some cheese in a whole wheat time, I will check in with her in labels carefully and compare tortilla, microwave 20 sec- the morning to be sure she fuels fibre, sugar content, vitamins onds. Serve with a cup of 100 up before leaving or takes her ©THINKSTOCK and minerals. per cent fruit or vegetable breakfast on the go. • Choose whole grain cereals juice. Unfortunately, 60 per cent of Making use of surveys and intake led to activation of the and breads. To select whole • Use a blender to make a teenagers regularly skip break- brain scans, the researchers areas of the brain associated with grain foods, check the first smoothie with yogurt, fruit fast, which can affect learning studied how breakfast helps appetite management. couple of items on the ingre- juice and fruit. and food intake for the rest of the manage appetite and food Fuel your body and brain with dient list. For example, look • Try peanut butter and banana day. intake. nourishing food in the morning. for oatmeal, whole wheat or sandwiches or leftover pizza Researchers at the University According to their results, Plan ahead with these breakfast whole grain. Look for a health and milk or 100 per cent fruit of Missouri studied a group of either of the protein-containing tips: claim on the package. juice. breakfast-skipping teenagers for breakfast meals was effective • Aim for variety. Choose foods • To save time, set the table three weeks. Some teens contin- in reducing hunger throughout from three or four different before going to bed. Put the Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, R.D., ued to skip breakfast while the the morning, but the meal with food groups, such as a grain, cereal box(es), bowls, spoons L.R.D., is a North Dakota State other two groups ate breakfast more protein (yogurt and waf- protein, fruit and milk, for and glasses on the table. University Extension Service food and meals containing 500 calories. fles) left the students less hungry breakfast. • If you want a heartier break- nutrition specialist and professor in One group consumed a higher throughout the day. The brain • Have some protein. Some fast, such as pancakes or fresh the department of health, nutrition amount of protein than the other. scans showed that breakfast researchers have shown that muffins, measure out the dry and exercise sciences. The Manitoba Co-Operator | September 6, 2012 25 COUNTRY CROSSROADS More questions from readers Cooking for a crowd? Trying to clean small appliances? Read on to learn how

water and drop in pasta for one minute. Reena Nerbas Drain, toss with olive oil and serve. Household Solutions Dear Reena, I have a sports sweatshirt that has Dear Reena, huge numbers ironed onto the back of it. I am cooking supper for 60 people next Through time, the numbers have started week. I would like to know how much coming off, and although I have tried to romaine lettuce to purchase for caesar peel the rest off, and even heated them salad, how much garlic bread should I with an iron, they are not coming off. I purchase and what quantity of spaghetti was wondering if you have any solutions noodles should I buy? How can I cook this to help get the rest of them and the clear large amount of spaghetti without the film under them off. Would you know of noodles sticking together? something I could soak it in to loosen it, Thanks, Stephanie or is there nothing that can be done? I hope you have a solution for me, short of Dear Stephanie, destroying the shirt. You will need between six and eight Thank you, Donna heads of romaine lettuce depending on the size of the heads. One head of Dear Donna, romaine typically feeds eight people. I Your chances are not great for remov- would buy four garlic bread loaves and ing the numbers. Heat is your best solu- cut them into 12 slices per loaf. Each tion; peel a corner of the number and slice is really two pieces because the top heat with a hair dryer to loosen glue. and bottom separate. When I used to Unfortunately, even if the glue releases cook for 60 college students, we would and the numbers peel off, they will still go through only three loaves of bread so be visible because the area with the it’s up to you if you want to buy the extra numbers will be darker than the rest of loaf, but I think you will have leftovers. the jersey. After a thorough cleaning, the outside of stainless steel appliances can be wiped with a soft cloth One pound of uncooked spaghetti and a bit of olive oil. ©THINKSTOCK equals four servings. So if you divide 60 by four you will need to buy 15 pounds Hi Reena, cleaned the exterior of your kettle and · Save leftover bell peppers, slice of uncooked spaghetti. Please tell me how I can clean and toaster, wipe the surfaces with a soft into strips or dice (whichever you To prevent this large quantity of pasta put the sparkle back to a stainless steel cloth and small amount of olive oil. You prefer), seal in a freezer bag and from sticking together, the key is to cook toaster and electric water kettle. I clean can use baby oil, cooking oil or mineral freeze. with several large pots so that the noo- with water and buff with a dry cloth but oil but I prefer to use olive oil because I enjoy your questions and tips, dles have lots of room to swim. Place there are still marks left on both which I I find that it seeps into the metal and keep them coming! Check out my new spaghetti into a deep pot of boiling, would like to get rid of so that the small does not attract dirt, dust and grime. website: www.reena.ca. salted water. After adding spaghetti, do appliances sparkle on my countertop. not cover, return the water to a rolling Thank you, Karen Reena is a popular presenter and author of the boil. Boil for two minutes then cover Fabulous tips of the week: national bestselling series, Household Solutions with a lid. Remove from heat and let Dear Karen, · Peppers with three bumps on the bot- 1 with Substitutions, Household Solutions 2 with rest for five minutes. Drain pasta and Sounds like you are doing everything tom are sweeter and better for eating. Kitchen Secrets and Household Solutions 3 with rinse with hot water to wash off starch. right to clean the outside of your appli- · Peppers with four bumps on the Green Alternatives. If you would like Reena to You can even make your noodles a day ances. What you need now is the finish- bottom are firmer and better for visit your area and present a workshop, please in advance. Right before serving, heat ing touch. After you have thoroughly cooking. call (204) 320-2757.

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National Garden Bureau trim the garlic scapes, remember that these are edible. If not, just let Welcome to Country Crossroads Plant garlic in the fall if you want to them keep growing until you harvest, harvest in 2013. Garlic loves well- when the garlic leaves turn brown. If you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment drained soil in a sunny spot with When ready to harvest, discontinue on what you’d like to see on these pages, send it to: plenty of organic matter. As basic as watering then check the bulb size it sounds, make sure you plant with and wrapper quality. Wait too long Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., Wpg., Man. R3H 0H1, the root side down and the pointed and the protective wrapper will start Phone 1-800-782-0794, fax 204-944-5562, end up. Trimming the tops of hard- to disintegrate. Dig too early and the email [email protected]. neck garlic (known as garlic scapes) bulb will be immature. I’d love to hear from you. Please remember we can no longer as it grows seems to be a matter of return material, articles, poems or pictures. — Sue personal preference. Just try it with Founded in 1920, the National Garden Bureau some to see which you prefer. If you is a non-profit organization. 26 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012

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MEYERS AUCTION RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction GUN & MILITARIA SHOW Household & Industrial Equipment. 10:00am Sat. Sale Joe Yvon Sat., Sept 15th 10:00am St. Labre, Sunova Centre Sept 15, 2012. Southport, MB. Directions: S of Port- MB. South Side of Village 1/8-mi South of Church West St Paul Rec Centre age on Highway 240 to Southport, MB - Signs & approx 40 min East of Steinbach. Auction Note: Joe 48 Holland Rd Flags will be posted. Viewing Auction Day Only. is moving so Everything Sells to the Highest Bidder! Located North of the RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT: Moyer Diebel Model Contact: (204)429-2146. Crawler & Tractor: JD North Perimeter Hwy #401HT-70 M3 Commercial Undercounter Dish- Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 450 DSL Power Shift Crawler PTO w/8-ft. Angle between McPhillips & Main St washer; True Stainless Steel Model T-35F 2 Dr Dozer S#SF3M; Case 930 Cab 540 PTO Dual Hyd off Kapelus Rd Freezer; Foster 2 Dr Commercial Cooler; General Sold w/Ezeeon FEL; Ford 9N 3PH PTO; Equip: Model RSL40GC Sliding Glass 2 Dr Cooler; Voll- Neil & lAurA FuNK Ezeeon 12-ft. HD Breaking Disc; Taylor Mfg 16-ft. WINNIPEG, MB. rath Model 3855 Refrigerated 5-ft Salad Bar; 6-ft x FArm AuctioN Tandem Disc; Delgeman PTO Hyd Stone Picker; SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 30-in Maple Top Food Prep Table; Vollrath Model DirectionS: 3 mileS weSt of elm MEL Cam 410 Hyd Stone Picker; 3) Yard 8-ft.W 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 38003 ServeWell 4-ft Steam Table; Hussman 8-ft creek on # 2 anD 3/4 mile South Scraper; 2) Vers Cult; 1) 18-ft.; 1) 22-ft.; Int 45 18-ft. Adults $4.00 – Women free Display Cooler; “L” Shaped Serving Line, approx Cult; Single 6-ft. Notched Blade Breaking Disc; Gra- Children under 12 accompanied 14-ft x 9-ft; Garland 2 Basket Elect. 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Yardman 20-HP Deck; Truck Box Utility Trailer; Cord Wood Trailer MATIC 1250MP Microprocessor Controlled CV-DC Blding Jack; Jackal; Hyd Jack; Gear Pullers; Pry 46-in. cut Riding Lawn Tractor; 5.5-HP Garden Til- 3/4-Ton Chassis Yard: Craftsman 13.5-HP 38-in. R Arc Welding Power Source / Wire Feeder. Meyers Bar Set; Grease Guns; Chain Ratchet; Come ler; 38-in. Lawn Sweep; Elect Garden Tiller; 2000 Mower; Yardman 8-HP R Mower; Craftsman 5-HP Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 Along; Vise & Welding Table; Clamps; Lge Amt of Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4, 4 Wheeler; indepen- Roto Tiller; Craftsman 32cc 9-in. Roto Tiller; Viking Auctioneer.Phone:(204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262 Shop Supplies; Bolts; Nuts; Tool Cabinets; Hand dent shaft drive; 18-ft. Camper; 14-ft. alum & Trail- 5-HP 24-in. Snow Blower; 2 gas Push Mowers; 2 cell. Detailed List&Pictures at meyersauctions.com. Yard Tools; Antiques: Cockshutt Breaking Plow; er; 14-ft. Fibre Glass Boat; 55-HP older Merc out Elec Push Mowers; Elec Chain Saw; Propone BBQ; RetiRement off the Light JD 10-ft. Double Disc; 3) M Moline One-Way; board eng; 18-HP Evinrude outboard eng; Minn Picnic Table; Patio Table & Chairs; Hand Yard 1) 8-ft.; 2) 6-ft.; Horse Dump Rake; Steel Wheels; Kota 40-lb thrust foot control trolling motor; 4, 8x8- fARm Auction Tools; Post Malt; Fencing Bar; Axes; Tools: Port Endless Belt; Fanning Mill; Hand Cream Separator; in. Trailer Tires; Equip & Shop Tools: Milestone foR ted & cARolee StoRy Air Comp; Welder; 2) Acetylene Torches; 2) Table Cream Cans; Lantern; Leg Vise; Hay Knife; Blow Potatoe Seed Cutter; 36-in. Potatoe Grader; 8x17- miAmi, mAnitoBA Saw; Sliding Mitre Saw; Poulan 38cc Chain Saw; Torche; Oil Cans; Military Ammo Boxes. Stuart ft. Cattle Rack for Trailer; A150C JD DSL construc- Battery Charger; Bench Grinder; Many Power DirectionS: 3¼ mileS north of McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 tion Heater; Power Hacksaw; 6-in. Bench Grinder; Tools; Angle Grinder; Cir Saw; Jig Saw; Router; 1/2 www.mcsherryauction.com 1, 500-gal Fuel Tanks & Stand; 1, 500-gal fuel tank Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 miami on 332 Drills; Many Hand Tools; Wrenches; Socket Sets; (2 comp); 2, 300-gal Fuel Tanks & Stands; Air Tap & Die Set; Easy Outs; Pipe Wrenches; Cres- SAtuRdAy, SeptemBeR 22, 10 Am Farm, Welding Shop & Household Auction Compressor; elect Simoniz Pressure Washer; 8-in. cent Wrenches; Files; Punches; Chisels; Welding JOAN & TOM WOOD Bench Vice; Acetylene welder & Cart; Piston Pres- FArmlAnd For sAle Clamps; C Clamps; Jackal; Hyd Jack; Floor Jack; • HC model 706 Diesel standard axle tractor Saturday, September 15th, 2012 10:00am sure pump; elect Pressure Pump; Engine Stand; 280 acreS more or leSS South ½ Vise; Workmate; Tool Boxes; Drill Bits; Drill Bit with allied loader • Cub Cadet 1065 Riding Elm Creek, MB 12V Power Inverter; elect Power Tools; Tool Boxes; Sharpeners; Misc: 81 Ford 1/2-Ton, NR; Ferguson off 5-3-7 W in rm of Pembina ½ tractor w/ 42’’ mower • Massey Harris 4 x 14 Featuring: JD 3020 Powershift w/Loader & Fork Pipe Wrenches; Wrenches; Socket Sets; Hyd Parts; 3PH Draw Bar; Belt Pulley; Oils; Lubs; Tow mile South of Jct 3 and 31 hWyS Farmall H narrow front IH LB stationary engine Jacks; Hyd Cyl; Bolt Bins; Pintol Hitches; assort of older power lift plow • Westfield 7 ‘’ x 36; auger Bar; Auto Tires; Chain Ratchet; Load Binders; Farmall A w/belly mount mower Conveyor Belting; Shaft RPM Gauge; Poulon Chain darlingford mb w/ motor• 13 @ 3’ Diamond harrow sections Chains & Hooks; Come Along; Safety Harness; Al 1936 Case Model L on steel wheels Saw; Port elect Panel Breaker Boxes; Barrels; • COLLECTABLES AND PLENTY OF ‘EM Step & Ext Ladders; Home Repair Items; Lumber; Lincoln Mobile Welder 305 amp & Much More! Western Saddle (10 yr old); elect Shop Heater; sells At Auction • Muzzle loader single barrel shot gun nice Nails; Bolts; Cinder Blocks; Welding Table & Vise; www.gauthierauctions.com Plastic wheel Barrow; Household: Cress model mondAy, septemBer 24 At 10 Am Tiger Torche; Elec Motors; HD Elec Cords; Wood condition • US Army saddle , lauching cavesson Gilbert Gauthier Auctions (204)379-2826 #FX-23P elect Ceramic Kiln; Pet Supplies; Pet Car- at Hitchin post restaurant, Darlingford MB. Heater; 2) Construction Heaters; Some Household; Training device •Army helmits riers; Garden Tools. More household than listed. TV Microwave; Antique Trucks & Equip: 2) 1952 Terms 10 % non Refundable on Auction site • Army horse Birdle and saddle • Barrel Racing Antiques & Collectibles: farm style Baker MFG Chev Step Side 1/2-Ton; 8-ft. Hse Cult on Steel; Payable to Gilmour law office , balance within Co Wind Mill; 2, 5-gal Cream Cans; 4-gal Red Wing barrels and poles • Harness, neck yokes single Saulky Plow; 4) Single Walking Plows 1) JD; Single 30 days at Closing Crock. Plus misc. Website www.nickelauctions.com trees. Hames, brushes etc. • Gaurlay upright 8-ft. Disc; Hse Dump Rake; 2) Scufflers; 2) Hand Terms Cash or Cheque w I.D. lunch served Subject See our website Piano Toronto Canada • Side board cupboard Corn Planters; Sithe; Hay Knife; 10) Steel Wheels; to additions & deletions Not responsible for any er- www.billklassen.com • Freezer •Side board with mirror Champion Forge; Post Drill; Leg Vise; Thresher rors in description. GST & PST will be charged or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 Scale; Many Old Tools; Wrenches; Saw Vise; • Wooden Kitchen table • Parlour table where applicable Owners & auction company are Saws; Drills; Spoke Shaver; Double Axe; Log Roll- Bill Klassen Auctioneers not responsible for any accidents on sale site. Sale See our website er; Brush Knife; 3) Push Reel Mowers; Sad Irons; [email protected] conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel & www.billklassen.com 5) Drop Side Toasters; Crocks; 3, 4, 5-gal; Bicycle Marv Buhler Auctioneers Ph (204)637-3393 cell License Plate; BA Oil Can; Coal Scuttle Pail; 3 Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Pre- or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 (204)856-6900. Cream Cans; Barn Lantern; Hse Eveners; Neck payment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your Bill Klassen Auctioneers Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Mani- [email protected] toba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. AUCTION SALES Yolks Guns: Remington, Model 878, SA, Cal 12 ga; ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price Ranger, SS Cal 12 ga; 303 British, BA w/Scope; of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today! 1-800-782-0794. Manitoba Auctions – Westman Savage, LA, Cal 243 win, w/adj Scope. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES EVENING HOUSEHOLD AUCTION FOR PETER & www.mcsherryauction.com Manitoba Auctions – Parkland Manitoba Auctions – Parkland Manitoba Auctions – Parkland SUSIE THIESSEN Thurs., Sept 13th 6:00pm In the Austin Skating Rink. Terms Cash or Cheque Lunch AUCTION SALES served. Steel clad 12x16-ft. Garden Shed; 4.5-HP Manitoba Auctions – Red River Lawn mower (like new); 5.5-HP x22-in. Yardma- chine Snow Blower; Noma elect Snow Shovel; AUCTION SALE for Cam & Betty Calder & Merv & Fridge & Stove; All Fridge; 2, 12-ft. Deep Freezes; Brenda Mihaychuk on Sat., Sept. 15th, 11:00am Washer & Dryer; Couch /Love seat & Chair; 4 pc held at Carlowrie, MB. Located from Hwy #59 at St Bed room suite w/Armoire; Kitchen Table w/4 Malo, go Hwy #218 S, 7.6-kms to Carloweie to yard Chairs; Kitchen Table; Hide-a-Bed; Hospital Bed; #21125. JD 420 Crawler/Dozer, gas, running; ap- Dresser; Reclining Love seat; Recliner; Picture prox 1953, Model A Car, runs, needs some work; Frames; like new Dehumidifier; Noodle machine; approx 1930, JD 3140 Tractor, 3-PTH, hi-low shut- Kneading bowl; Kerosene Heater; Butter form; 45 tle shift; JD 9350 20-ft. Press Drill; MF 510 Com- cup Coffee Maker; Shop Tools: 10-in. table Saw bine, gas, shedded, used last year; 12-ft. Deep Til- w/1.5-HP elect motor; 10-in. saw Blades; 12-in. ler; IHC 24 Run Disc Drill; Rock Picker; Creep S & E Puchailo Logging Ltd. Planer; 220 elect Shop Heater; 26-ft. ext ladder; Feeder; Lewis Cattle Oiler; Farm King Auger 7/41 Wheel Barrow; Garden Tools; Car top Carrier; PTO; Westeel Bins 1, 2,900-bus; 3, 1,650;bus. To Grandview, MB Tarps; Base Board Heaters; elect Weed Eater; View Call (204)427-2703. Lincoln AC225 Welder; misc. Website www.nickelauctions.com Subject to Air Compressor; Construction Heater; Jacks; Car- additions & deletions Not responsible for any errors penter & Drywall Tools. Misc Shop Items. House- WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26th in description GST & PST will be charged where hold: Bdrm set; Spin Washer; Entertainment centre; applicable All Sales Final. Owners & auction com- 28-in. Colored TV; Computer Desks; Dishes; Plus STARTING @ 10 A.M. SHARP!!! pany are not responsible for any accidents on sale More. Antique: Crocks; Clock; Cream Cans; Booker site. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Stove; Radio’s & Tubes, More. Partial ad. www.har- Nickel & Marv Buhler Auctioneers Ph derauctions.ca In case of rain, auction will be held UNRESERVED FORESTRY & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900. inside shed. Owners: Calder (204)427-2781; Mihay- chuk (204)427-2703; Harder Auctions, W. “Butch” HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: CRAWLER TRACTOR • CAT D8K • KOMATSU D65E • MOTORGRADER AUCTION SALES Harder (204)746-8005; Howard Brown Manitoba Auctions – Interlake (204)746-8284. • CHAMPION 740 • CHAMPION 740A • HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR • 1997 KOMATSU PC200LC • KOM- MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Huge Auc- ATSU PC200LC • SKIDDER • 2003 TIMBERJACK 660D • 1999 TIMBERJACK 660 • 1995 TIMBERJACK MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Estate & tion Sale Jim Gregory Sat., Sept 8th, 9:30am San- Moving Auction Wed., Sept 12th 4:00pm Stonewall, 560 • 1995 TIMBERJACK 560 • DELIMBER • 1995 KOMATSU PC200 • 1992 KOMATSU PC200LC • 1990 dilands, Mb- #27 - 11th Street. This is a partial list- MB. #12 Patterson Dr. Rec & Yard; Tools & Misc; ing! Things are Stacked to the Roof in the Sheds. HITACHI EX200LC • SLASHER • 2003 TIMRICK 2750 • Bush Tag-Along Slasher • TIMRICK Portable Slasher Antiques; Adv & Collectibles; Household; Many Contact: (204)429-2216. Yard Modern & Vintage: More Items. Consignments Welcomed! Stuart • FELLER BUNCHER • 1994 TIMBERJACK 618 • 2003 608S • LOG LOADER • 2003 KOMATSU PC20LC7 • JD 56 R Mower; JD 60 R Mower; Case 155 hyd w. McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 Frt Mt Snowblower; Case 195 w/Case FEL; MF 24- 2006 WESTERN STAR • 2006 WESTERN STAR • 2001 WESTERN STAR • www.mcsherryauction.com TRUCK TRACTOR • ft R Mower; Gilson S12 w/Dozer & Removable; 7) MORE R Mowers; Trailer gas Wood Splitter; Sim- 2000 WESTERN STAR • 1996 KENWORTH T800 • 1986 FREIGHTLINER • TRAILERS • T/A 45 Ft. Flat AUCTION DISTRICTS plicity Walk Behind w/Sickle Plow, Scuffer Attach; Deck • 30 Ft. S/A Dry Van • WILLOCK 40 Ton Jeep • ASPEN Tri-Axle • LOG TRAILER • 1999 DOEPKER Re- 3) Toro Snowblower; 2) Roto Tillers. Tools “Lager’ Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, Model 200 24” Metal Lathe; 2) Power Metal Band verse Super B • 1995 DOEPKER Super B • Shop Built Super B • 1996 DOEPKER Super B • 1994 DOEPKER following the west shore of Lake Manitoba Saw; Scroll Saw; Lincoln Mig Welder; Arbor Press; Super B • 1995 SUPERIOR T/A (Rear Trailer of Super B) • 1995 SUPERIOR Tri-Axle • The Pas ATTACHMENTS • and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. 2) Floor Model Drill Press; HD Hyd Press; Accety- Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. lene Torches; Upright Air Comp; Port Air Comp; Prentice Tree-Length Log Grapple • Log Heel & Clam • Hyd. Excavator Ripper Tooth • Quick Attach Delimber • Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, New 8HP 5000 watt Generator; Onan Gas Genera- ROTOBEC Log Clam • DEUTZ • ATCO 8x24 Ft. T/A • 10x30 Ft. T/A Self-Con- following the west shore of Lake Manitoba tor on Trailer; Radial Arm Saw; Wood Band Saw; GEN SET • CAMP EQUIP • and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Metal Band Saw; Portable Cable Plate Jointer; Fo- tained • 12x40 Bumper Hitch Unit, Self-Contained • MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS • Log Straightener • 16 Ft. Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242. ley Model 200 Grinder; Shop Crane; Pedestal Tire Mull Board • Scare Fry & Blades • Asst’d Truck Tires • Asst’d Propane Basket Heaters • UNUSED, Undercar- Birch River Changer; Magnetic Drill; Many Power Tools; Spe- Swan River cialty Tools; Air Tools; Lge Amt Hand Tools; 3/4 riage • Asst’d Bunks for Trailers • TWO, UNUSED, 35.5x32 Firestone Forestry Special Tires w/ Timberjack Minitonas Durban Drive Socket; Gear Pullers; Tap & Die Set; Mi- crometer; Milling Bits; Reamers; Sand Blaster. Rims • Asst’d Used Skidder Rims & Tires Winnipegosis Misc: 6) Convair Engines; Boat Seats; Ice Auger; Roblin Key Cutting Machine; Techumesh; B&S Engines; Dauphin For More Information or a Complete Listing, Call or View our Website Today!! Grandview Ashern Gilbert Plains Fisher Branch Lge Amt Shop Supplies; Welding Material; New Ste. Rose du Lac Riverton Russell Eriksdale Oils & Lubs; Over 6 Cords Stove Length Firewood. McCreary Arborg Parkland Lundar Antiques: Fairbanks Model Z Stationary Engine; Gimli Birtle Shoal Lake Erickson Int 3-5 HP Double Fly Wheel Stationary Engine; MH Langruth Minnedosa Interlake Lac du Bonnet Gladstone Hamiota Neepawa Stonewall Hse Sickle Mower; 4) Older Snowmobiles; 3 Wheel Rapid City Selkirk Beausejour Portage Pedal Bike; 53 Old Steering Wheel; Ignition Cabi- Virden Austin Winnipeg 1 Brandon Carberry net; License Plates; Oil Cans; Snow Shoes; Train Elm Creek Souris Treherne Sanford Ste. Anne 1-800-667-2075 Reston Mariapolis Carman Steinbach 1 Sets; Wood Telephone; 1957 Motion Lamp. GUNS: St. Pierre Melita Westman Boissevain 242 Morris 177 Cal Pellet Gun; Cooey Model 82 22 Cal S/A. 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AUCTION SALES BUILDING & RENOVATIONS FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Manitoba Auctions – Red River Grain Bins Haying & Harvesting – Swathers Combine – John Deere BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing 2007 MACDON 9250 W/1998 30-ft. 972 header 930 FLEX HEAD, 2 available, 1 w/carry air reel. Farm, Welding Shop & Two 19’ Bins - 4700 bushels per DSA, PU reel, $45,000. (204)636-2448 Also have Header trailers, 30-ft & 36-ft in stock. bin Four 21’ Bins - 5900 bushels 1990 WESTWARD 3000 30-FT. PT swather, Phone:(204)746-6605 or (204)325-2496. Household Auction PRICE TO CLEAR!! 160-acs on new guards & knife, Haukaas hitch 9600 JD 1994 2,665 sep hrs, 914 PU, chaff spread- 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard per bin (with .094 aeration floors). spring, not used for 7 yrs, shedded, $4,500 OBO. JOAN & TOM WOOD (204)546-2021, cell (204)638-2513, Grandview, MB. er, fine cut chopper, 100-hrs on new bars & con- 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & cave, yield & moisture, shedded, one owner, siding. 16 colours to choose from. ONLY $1500 A PIECE! 1998 PREMIER 1900 PULL-TYPE swather, auto $57,000 OBO. (204)546-2021, cell (204)638-2513, fold & transport, pick-up reel, Keer-Sheer, always Grandview, MB. 2 Located in the Oakville area B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft. shedded, very low acres. Phone:(204)325-2416. JD 224 FLEX NEW poly, metal finger PU reel, GC, 2 come and get ‘em! 2000 PREMIER 2940 SWATHER, 2825-hrs, 30-ft 3 Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft. $4800; 20-ft JD 100 Flex header, fits 20 series way canvas, PU reel, heater, A/C, Vern swath puller. 2 Contact Dave, Blaine or Ron at combine, poly, PU reel, GC, $800. Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft. Phone:(204)776-2047 cell (204)534-7458, Minto MB. Saturday, September 15, 2012 Wall Grain at 204-269-7616 Phone:(204)635-2600, Stead. 10 am, Elm Creek MB Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for 2009 M-150 MACDON SWATHER D-60-S, fully archrib buildings for more information. loaded, 35-ft. header, 1,100-hrs, $110,000. Phone FARM MACHINERY Featuring: (204)522-5428, Deloraine, MB. Combine – Various BEAT THE PRICE * JD 3020 Powershift with Loader & Fork 2010 M-150 MACDON SWATHER D-60-S, fully * Farmall H narrow front IH LB stationary engine INCREASES CALL NOW loaded, 35-ft. header, 1,100-hrs, $115,000. Phone 1964 CASE 600 SELF-PROPELLED, w/straight cut * Farmall A with belly mount mower (204)522-5428, Deloraine, MB. & PU attachments, add-on cab, always shedded, FOUILLARD STEEL used for avg 30-acres per year on small holding, in * 1936 Case Model L on steel wheels working order when last used 3-yrs ago. Gas en- * Licoln Mobile Welder 305 amp SUPPLIES LTD. 25-FT. MACDON PT SWATHER, PU reel, nice shape, $4,000. Call (204)873-2487. gine in good shape, uses no oil, original paint still & much more ST. LAZARE, MB. looks good, for antique collector or small holding. 1-800-510-3303 ESTATE SALE:1984 4400, HYDRO, 22-ft header $1000 OBO. Phone:(807)223-7833. www.gauthierauctions.com w/batreel, big rubber, sliding table, asking $4,100; GILBERT GAUTHIER AUCTIONS 1982 20-ft 400 Vers. hydro, asking $1,450 OBO; JD 220 FLEX HEADER, new knife & guards, large BUILDINGS 1981 20-ft batreel 400 Vers. hydro, sliding table, auger, JD PU reel, poly skids, field ready, $3850 204-379-2826 asking $1,100. Phone:(204)728-1861 or OBO; 18-ft U-2 PU reel, $850 OBO. (204)724-9497. Phone:(204)467-8750. AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post AUCTION SALES frame building company. For estimates and infor- FARM MACHINERY SALVAGE YOUR WIND BLOWN CANOLA JD 222 Auctions Various mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: Haying & Harvesting – Various header w/20-ft. Sund PU, $11,900; Universal head www.postframebuilding.com BUILT RIGHT. ON TIME. w/22-ft. Sund PU, $14,900. Phone (204)324-6298, MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Mobile Home & Yard 10X40-FT HEAVY DUTY HAY wagon, hauls 20 Altona. Auction for Bernice & Jake Martens Tues., Sept 4th CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & FARM MACHINERY round or square bales, 10.00-20 tires, built from in Morden; Antique Auction for Nancy & Bill Crocker finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any new steel, $4800, delivered. Phone:(204)325-6650. Sat., Sept 8th in Rathwell; Farm & Welding Shop floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. Grain Carts 204-752-2069. Auction for Joan & Tom Woods Sat., Sept 15th in 472 BRENT GRAINCART 500-BU, in excellent 1997 AGCO/GLEANER MODEL 530, flex head, Elm Creek; Antique & Farm Auction for Margaret & shape, $11,900; 400-Bu UFT graincart, $6500. PU reel, poly, $13,000. Phone Rob (204)735-2852 Price Jones Thurs., Sept 20th in Carman; Farm & BUSINESS SERVICES Phone:(204)529-2046 or (204)529-2091. or (204)981-0885, Starbuck. Horse Equipment Auction for Muriel & Barry 2002 NEW IDEA 4865 softcore round baler, new McNaughton Sat., Sept 22nd in Oakville; Antique & FARM MACHINERY floor belt , $8,000; IH 4000 swather, needs wobble- Household Auction for Beth & Russ Delorme Sat., BUSINESS SERVICES Grain Dryers bots, $1,000. Phone:(204)834-2875. Sept 29th in Portage. Details on Website: Crop Consulting www.gauthierauctions.com Gilbert Gauthier Auc- NEW SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS On hand & ready for FORAGE EQUIPMENT, 5830 JD forage harvester tions (204)379-2826. FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS immediate delivery. Propane/NG, canola screens, 1 w/PU & corn head, plus $50,000 of new parts; 2 tandem Mac silage trucks w/side dump boxes. We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; or 3 phase. Also some used dryers available. Call for COMBINE WORLD located 20 min. E of AUTO & TRANSPORT more info (204)998-9915 Phone:(204)352-4306. Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator Saskatoon, SK on Hwy. #16. 1 year warranty on issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens REBUILT ROLLERS FOR CASE-IH 3650 5x6 soft- all new, used, and rebuilt parts. Canada’s largest AUTO & TRANSPORT core round baler, will fit other makes. Drive $510, inventory of late model combines & swathers. Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get Auto & Truck Parts new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. Idler $260. Prices include core exchange. Phone 1-800-667-4515 www.combineworld.com assistance the majority of our clients have received Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or (204)389-4038 or (204)642-3205. FOR SALE: (BULL BAR / Moose catchers) for compensation previously denied. Back-Track (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. 2010-2012 Volvo truck, also 1 for a 95 Freight liner. Investigations investigates, documents your loss and Combines We are selling them cheap! Can Deliver. assists in settling your claim. Phone:(204)868-5040. 24’ Continuous Flow NECO Grain Licensed Agrologist on Staff. Dryer with 25 HP fan and gen set FARM MACHINERY REMANUFACTURED DSL ENGINES: GM 6.5L For more information Combine – Case/IH $4,750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L $4950 installed; GM Please call 1-866-882-4779 (needs some work). Duramax/Ford 6.0L, $8,500 installed; new 6.5L en- 1984 IH 1480 COMBINE, specialty rotor, airfoil gines $6500; 24V 5.9L Cummins, $7,500 installed; sieve, Loewen concaves, $20,000 work order, other new/used & reman. engines available. Thick- CONTRACTING GREAT FOR CORN! shedded, excellent cond, asking $9500. Phone: ett Engine Rebuilding, 204-532-2187, Binscarth. Includes 8 x 3700 bushel bins (204)529-2046 or (204)529-2091. 8:00am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri. CONTRACTING with canola floors and unload 1986 CASE IH 1680 3,500-hrs, Hopper top, excel- AUTO & TRANSPORT Custom Harvest augers with u-trough auger on lor kit, rock trap, newer PU belts, well maintained, Trucks retired & moving must sell, $14,000 OBO. Precision Seeding WILL DO CUSTOM HARVESTING: Peas, cereals, top of bins. (204)523-7469 (204)534-8115. 1993 F250 EXTENDED CAB, 7.3 engine, auto canola, & soybeans. Flex heads, straight heads & trans, would make good service truck; 1975 GMC PU headers. Professional operation fully insured. Contact Dave, Blaine or Ron at 1989 CIH 1680 COMBINE 3,600-hrs, w/PU & 25-ft. starts grain truck, 8x16 box & hoist, safetied. Phone Al- Phone:(204)371-9435 or (701)520-4036. straight cut header w/PU reel, $18,500. fred (204)745-2784. Wall Grain at 204-269-7616 (204)476-2445, Neepawa. CONTRACTING here 2001 FREIGHTLINER 120, C15Cat, 13-spd, good for more information. 2005 CASE IH 8010 combine, 4-WD, front tire size cond, $12,500 OBO; 1996 30-ft high-boy, $4200 Custom Work is 1250-45-32, means they are 45-in wide, rear tires OBO. Will do custom hauling in MB w/32-ft goose- 28L-26, means 28-in wide. Apparently will go as far CT CONTRUCTION LTD, FIELD Drainage w/La- $36,000 OBO neck trailer. Phone:(204)252-2266 or as a track machine. 4-Spd, hyd trans, straw chopper ser, Dugouts, Lagoons, Fence Brushing/Land (204)871-1185. & spreaders, pro-600 monitor, bin extentions w/2052- Seedbed Clearing, Demolition, Driveways, Septic 30-ft dripper header, $165,000. hone:(204)871-0925. 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 4x4, 180,000-km, NEW Tanks/Fields, Cartage, Gravel & Fill Strippings. Preparation paint, mag wheels, front end, steering box, axle Terry (204)268-5361. Clint (204)205-2031. 2008 CASE-IH 2588 combine w/2015 PU, 476 sep Simpliﬁ ed. seals & brakes, camo seat covers, NEWer motor [email protected] www.ctconstruc- hrs, 594 engine hrs, Pro 600 monitor, y/m, rice tires, 80,000-km, $10,000. Phone:(204)338-7532. tionmb.com hopper topper, shedded, heavy soil machine, $184,000 FOR SALE DUE TO quit farming: 1989 Freightliner open to offers. (204)735-2886, (204)981-5366. FL112 semi truck, 3406 Cat, 13-spd trans, air ride CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FARM MACHINERY suspension & air ride cab, sleeper, very good Michelin rubber, Diff lock, very clean truck good for Combine – Ford/New Holland farm or the oil patch. $13,900; Price negotiable, for 2007 621D CASE WHEEL loader, 3 yd bucket, ride FORD NH 1998 TR96 971 header, 2,276 engine more information contact Claude (204)744-2501 control, VGC. Call (204)447-0184. hours 1,875 separator hours, good shape, Elmers home or (204)825-0001 cell. CASE 450 CRAWLER DOZER, 6-way blade, 25-ft header trailer, $1,500. Phone:(204)745-3773 AUTO & TRANSPORT $17,500. Cat 931 crawler loader, Powershift trans, or (204)745-6321. pedal steer, good undercarriage, $13,500. www.strawchopper.com Semi Trucks & Trailers www.waltersequipment.com Phone (204)525-4521. FOR SALE: 1979 NH TR70, Ford 6, 2500-hrs, lots of BUILT RIGHT. ON TIME. new parts, always shedded, field ready, VGC, $2500. 1-866-733-3567 JOURNEYMAN TRUCK TRANSPORT MECHAN- EARTH SCRAPER FOR SALE, Letourneau-M Phone:(306)452-3582, or (306)452-7015, Redvers, SK. IC w/service truck is available for work on highway scraper, 6 yard stock capacity, VGC, Jack Fehr FARM MACHINERY trucks & trailers at your location. Quality work & fair hyd. conversion w/sequencing valve, $7,900 OBO. TR-96 NH COMBINE, 1,890 separating hours, new pricing. Estimators are available for jobs if required. Phone:(204)427-2261. Grain Elevators concaves & rebuilt straw chopper, w/chaff spreader Knapper’s Mechanical @ (204)461-0512 or email & rice tires. Asking $27,000; 971 NH 24-ft straight Combine ACCessories HYD PULL SCRAPERS, 6-40-YDS caterpillar 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase [email protected] cut header, for parts, needs new wobble box. Mac- A.C./LePlant, LeTourneau, etc. PT & direct mount 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304. Don NH TR adapter, to fit 972 MacDon headers, available. Bucyrus Erie, 20-yds, cable, $5000. PT FARM MACHINERY AUTO & TRANSPORT $5,500 OBO. Phone:(204)488-5030 or motor grater $14,900; tires available. Phone: FARM MACHINERY Vehicles Various (204)782-2846. Combine – Accessories (204)822-3797. Morden, MB. Grain Handling OVER 200 VEHICLES LOTS OF DIESELS FARM MACHINERY 224 JD STRAIGHT CUT flex header, bat reel, fits www.thoens.com Chrysler Dodge (800)667-4414 FARM MACHINERY Combine – Gleaner 7720, $1,800. (204)476-2445, Neepawa. Wynyard, Sk. WALINGA GRAIN VACS Tired of shovelling out your bins, 1, 30-FT. FLEX HEADER; 1, 30-ft. straight cut 224 JD STRAIGHT CUT header, bat reel, crop lift- FARM MACHINERY ers, PTO shaft drives, for 50 series combine, could unhealthy dust and awkward augers? header; both w/PU reel used on R72. Phone Grain Bins (204)745-3773 or (204)745-7654. be changed back for 7720, $1,750. (204)476-2445, Walinga manufactures a complete line Neepawa. BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000- FARM MACHINERY bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOIS- of grain vacs to suit your every need. AGCO GLEANER 30-FT HEADER, new reel bats; TURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details With no filters to plug and less Combine – John Deere AGCO Gleaner 27-ft header both in good condition (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. & fit N&R series combine. (204)867-0043, Minnedo- damage done to your product than an 08 JD 635 HYRDA FLEX w/crary air bar, excellent sa, MB. CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. auger, you’re sure to find the right condition, asking $33,900; 4 wheel trailer avail Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 system to suit you. Call now for a free $2,900. Phone (204)324-6298, Altona. FLEX PLATFORMS IN STOCK. All makes, mod- or E-mail Requests [email protected] demonstration or trade in your old vac 1980 8820 COMBINE, 2-SPD cyl drive, good condi- els, sizes. Have over 30 in stock at most times. 94 tion, $13,000; 2-224 rigid heads w/pickup reels, JD 925 good poly, PU teeth, new sickle $5,950; 97 Sukup Grain Bins - Heavy Duty, hopper or flat bot- towards a new JD 930 new poly, PU fingers, sickle $11,900; 98 JD tom, setup available, good pricing. Call for more info. $3000 each. Phone: cell (204)362-2316, or Walinga agri-Vac! (204)822-3189. 930 new poly, sickle, PU fingers, full finger auger (204) 998-9915 $13,500; 97 JD 930 good poly, PU teeth, auger, air Fergus, On: (519) 787-8227 1983 JD 7720 COMBINE 3,200-hrs, big rubber, big reel $13,900; 01 JD 930 new poly, PU teeth, sickle, carman, MB: (204) 745-2951 back axle, Hopper cover, 2-SPD cyl, header rever- full finger auger $16,900; 03 930 good poly, PU ser, shedded, $12,500. (204)476-2445, Neepawa. Davidson, SK: (306) 567-3031 teeth, new sickle, full finger auger $15,900; 07 JD 1986 8820 TITAN 2 combine, in good condition, 630 like new, reduced to $24,900; 06 JD 635 AWS 3500-hrs, $14,500. Phone:(204)278-3261. air bar, real nice head $24,900; 96-’04 CIH 1020 FARM MACHINERY 25-30 ft. models in stock w/ or w/o air reel; 07 CIH 1987 7720 TITAN II standard W/2700 original hrs, Grain Vacuums 2020 35-ft., good teeth, auger, poly, ready to go excellent shape, always shedded. $22,900; 09 CIH 2020 35-ft. like new, paint still on Phone:(204)859-2376, Rossburn. 1986 WALINGA AGRA VAC for sale. auger $24,900. We deliver anywhere in Western Phone:(204)488-5030 or (204)782-2846. 1991 JD 9600 914 PU, Sunnybrook cyl, long auger, Canada, right to your farm. Call Gary at new 30.5 R32 tires, 3370 sep hours, well main- (204)326-7000 or www.reimerfarmequipment.com FARM MACHINERY tained, very nice condition. Phone:(204)526-7805, FOR SALE: 1083 8-ROW 30-in. Case corn head, BUILDINGS BUILDINGS Haying & Harvesting – Baling Cypress River. $8,000 OBO; Case 30-ft. Model 1010 straight cut 2002 HESTON 856 ROUND baler, megawide pick- 1997 JD 9600, 4X4, 2,100 thresher hours, loaded header, $4,500 OBO; 30-ft. JD 930 straight cut up, short crop kit, fully auto, moisture readout, w/options, comes w/930 flex header, very good ma- header, $3,500 OBO. Phone (204)745-8334 or shedded & field ready. $10,000 OBO. chine; JD 8970 tractor, 710x38 tires @ 90%, excel- (204)745-8381, Carman, MB. Phone:(204)325-1383 or (204)362-4874. lent tractor. Best Offers. Phone:(204)766-2643. JD 843 CORNHEAD, oil bath, low tin, recent over- 535 JD BALER W/MONITOR & kicker, $6500. 1998 JOHN DEERE 9610 maximizer, 914 PU chaff haul, field ready, $8,500. Call (204)324-9300 or Phone:(204)345-8532 evenings. spreader, auto-height control, double-knife chopper, (204)324-7622. rice tires, 1980 separating hrs, VGC, asking FOR SALE: HIGH-LINER MODEL 1400 bale pick- $81,500 OBO. Phone Murray (204)372-6051. er, hauls 14 bales, w/new tires. Phone:(204)836-2523. 2000 JD 9650W 150-HRS since Performax service IHC 3650 ROUND BALER, working condition, wide at which time new Sunny Brook rasp bars, concave, belts in good condition, $1,500 OBO. Phone clean grain chain, sprockets & bearings & Redekop (204)748-2166 Virden, MB. MAV chopper rotor were install, complete invoice $20,000, 2,300 sep hrs, 914 PU, chaff spread- NH BR7090 2009 BALER, endless belts, wide PU, er, hopper topper, auto height sensing, recent auto-wrap, big tires, always shedded, less than new feeder chain, batteries, HID lights $107,500; 7000 bales, used 3 seasons. 2003 930F header, PU reel, new knife & guards Phone:(204)388-4975. w/Crary Air System, excellent for beans or down ROUND BALERS IN STOCK. JD 535; NH 648, crops, 50 series hook up w/header trailer, $24,500; HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. 650, 664, 688 BR; 780-NI 4565 soft core 5x6. Call Firestone 24.5x32 rice tires on 9000 series rims, Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 Gary at (204)326-7000 or go to www.reimerfarme- excellent condition, $3,000. (204)347-5244 leave quipment.com msg. [email protected] www.arcfab.ca The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012 29

FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY LIVESTOCK Tillage & Seeding HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING Irrigation Equipment Machinery Miscellaneous Cattle – Charolais FARM MACHINERY 2005 PETERBILT # 386 w/CAT C15, warranty & ROTARY DITCHER AVAILABLE TODAY in all siz- Tillage & Seeding – Air Drills saftied, 593-mi, A1, Peter Trucks:(204)487-1347. es, 30-in, 42-in, 60-in & 72-in, works in all soil cond. Factory Direct Outlet Winnipeg, MB. wet or dry, spreads soil evenly, no piles. Fast & effi- CASE IH/CONCORD ATX5010, 10-IN, 50-ft, excel- SELLING FAST - BOOK NOW nutrition cient, call Gilbert (204)436-2469, Fannystelle. lent condition, w/Case IH/2300 tank, 3 1/2-in Dutch 20-FT 620 MS TANDEM disc w/dual axels; 18.5 IH openers, lots of maintenance done. $34,900. cultivator w/harrows; 775 18-ft swather w/MacDon Don’t be disappointed! FARM MACHINERY Phone:(204)391-1011 or Email: pro_terra@hot- hay header; 24-ft JD C20 cultivator; Gehl 120 mix digestion Parts & Accessories mail.com mill w/power bale feeder; quarter turn bale shoot. DELUXE WOOD & WATER OUTDOOR FURNACES CSA APPROVED FARM MACHINERY Phone:(204)386-2507. Now available North American wide at prices never seen before prevention Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. Tillage & Seeding – Tillage 45-FT WILLRICH CULTIVATOR; CUMMINGS 240bp skid mount clutch&trans; 860 MF PU & 20-ft 1-866-729-9876 26-FT FLEXI-COIL DEEP TILLER complete grain; D7G Cat dozer, tilt & ripper, (306)236-8023. Mastercard, 5150 Richmond Ave. East w/mounted harrows, anhydrous tank hitch & anhy- $ 4997 Visa &Interac 99 PRE-CALVING BRANDON, MB. drous control valve. Very Good Condition, $3500. BALERS JD 535, $5,900; JD 530, $3,500; JD 510, available Phone:(204)428-3625. $1,500; JD 336, $3,000; Vermeer Hyd rake, $7,000; This is not 99 CALVING www.harvestsalvage.ca 12 wheel rake, $6,000; 10-ft. Landlevellers, $2,150; a misprint!! 99 PRE-BREEDING 31-FT CO-OP DEEP TILLER; front fenders for JD Introductory New, Used & Re-man. Parts 12-ft. $2,450; Dics Hutch 25-ft. Rock Cushion, 99 FREE9DELIVERY MFWD tractor. Phone (204)386-2412, Plumas, MB. $9,500; JD 230, $3,000; Bushog 21-ft., $7,500; JD Doorcrasher FC30HD Unit 99 LOWEST9COST-TO-FEED Tractors Combines Swathers 59-FT JD 1650 CHISEL plow w/Degelman 3 row Dot 16-ft., $4,000; DMI Ripper 5 Shank, $10,900; 7 plus accessories Special harrows & rear hitch, $20,000 OBO; 60-ft Delmar Shank, $11,900; Valmar 240 Applicator, $1,000; RIOCANADA = 1.888.762.3299 heavy harrows w/new tines, excellent condition, Woods 15-ft. Batwing Mower HD, $7,000; Woods You receive base pump, rad hose, insulation, $25,000. (204)867-0043, Minnedosa, MB. 10-ft., $4,500; Used Fertilizer Spreaders 4-9T. fittings, rust inhibitor PLUS our FC30HD (can FYFE PARTS Phone (204)857-84043 heat 1 building) WOOD WATER FURNACE LIVESTOCK FARM MACHINERY Some claim this is “North America’s Hottest Deal!” Cattle – Hereford 1-800-667-9871 • Regina Tillage & Seeding – Various FOR SALE: 1978 1630 JD 145 loader, always shedded; could be sold separate 7-ft. snowblower; 1 QUALITY PB YEARLING horned bull, from a 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 5-ft. rotary brush mower, $13,500. (204)471-0571 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 24 ANHYDROUS POD W/HYD shut-off, 24 anhy- Friesen Built Inc. heavy milking Polled cow, no papers; 1, 4 yr old PB 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton drous Dutch knives. Phone:(204)386-2507. FOR SALE: 2001 CUSTOM built 32 x 8.5 flat deck, 1-866-388-4004 1-204-388-6150 Herdsire, no papers from 9 yr old Grand Champion Polled Bull from Lacombe, AB. (204)436-2284, AIR SEEDERS AFTER SEASON Sale. Under gooseneck, triple axle checker plate floor, full hy- (204)745-7894. “For All Your Farm Parts” $25,000 Ezee On 30-ft. 5500/2175 tank w/harrows, draulic side tilt. View pictures at www.buyandsell- www.fyfeparts.com packers; Under $15,000 Ezee On 24-ft. 5500/2175 farmmachinery.com Shellmouth, MB (204)564-2540 IRON & STEEL LIVESTOCK tank w/harrows; Under $9,000 Flexi Coil 1110/CCIL FOR SALE 25-FT CO-OP 204 deep tiller w/mount- 23-ft. Cultivator. Call Gary at (204)326-7000 or go Cattle – Limousin ed harrows; 36-ft anhydrous applicator on Morris The Real Used FaRm PaRTs to www.reimerfarmequipment.com FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & cultivator frame w/mounted harrows; 54-ft Morris Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN, HAS bulls for sale for Fall sUPeRsToRe harrows; 68-ft modernized Great Northern sprayer. 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: breeding. Also pick out your 2013 Herdsire now. Over 2700 Units for Salvage TracTors Wilmot Milne (204)385-2486 or cell (204)212-0531, 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece Take delivery next Spring. Red or Black 40+ to pick • TRACTORS • COMBINES Gladstone. or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art from. Plus bred Heifers & 4H projects, steers & heif- FARM MACHINERY (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. ers. Your source for quality Limousin genetics. Call • SWATHERS • DISCERS FOR SALE: GRAIN CARTS LARGE SELECTION Tractors – Allis/Deutz Art (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440. Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN 450-1050 bu hyd & PTO drive. J&M 875-bu., FULL LINE OF COLORED & galvanized roofing, $20,000; EZ 475, $7,900; Brent 670, $12,500; New LIVESTOCK (306) 946-2222 1987 DUETZ 7085 FWA, open-station, 85-HP, siding & accessories, structural steel, tubing, plate, 400-bu. gravity wagons, $6,700; 600-bu., $12,000; 5,900-hrs, Allied 794 FEL $17,000. (204)525-4521 angles, flats, rounds etc. Phone:1-800-510-3303, Cattle Various monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Used gravity wagons 250-750 bu.; Grain Screeners www.waltersequipment.com Fouillard Steel Supplies Ltd, St Lazare. Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $4,500; 7 Tube $6,500; Hutch 200 RED SIMMENTAL CROSS cows, w/or w/o WATROUS SALVAGE WD45 AC TRACTOR. PHONE:(204)386-2507 1500, $1,750; Sioux Screener w/Auger, $2,500; calves, bred to Red & Black Simmental; 40 cross WaTRoUs, sK. Westfield 10x70 Auger, $2,900; REM 552 Grain LIVESTOCK bred heifers, bred Black Angus. Fax: 306-946-2444 FARM MACHINERY Vac, $3,500; Brandt $4,500-$7,500. Phone Phone:(204)352-4306. Tractors – Case/IH (204)857-8403. LIVESTOCK KEYSTONE CLASSIC SALE FOR SALE: 2290 CASE 1982 3,300 original hours, FOR SALE: LEWIS CATTLE Oiler double wick, Cattle Auctions 50 HEAD on Offer very good shape. Phone:(204)768-9090. grain troughs, coral panels, calf gates, calf pen, cat- Fresh Milkers tle trailer, flat deck trailer complete, 851 NH baler, Bred Heifers FOR SALE: CASE IH MODEL 1494 tractor me- 853 NH baler. Call Ben:(204)444-2997 or Deep Pedigrees chanical front wheel assist 75 PTO HP w/model (204)485-2044 for all prices. Many other items for October 13th, 2012 74L FEL 3-PTH 500-1000 PTO, cab, air, 12 For- sale. following the dairy show at the Keystone Center ward 4 Reverse, Trans, 4 cyl DSL engine FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALES in the Canada Room w/3,007-hrs, $25,000. Phone (204)633-3205, Win- FORSBERG MODEL 14 GRAVITY table seed Please Contact Neale Hockley for info or nipeg, MB. cleaner, $10,000; NH bale wagon 1033, $4000; Every Friday 9AM consignments (204)724-4682. Morris press drill 30-ft w/Valmar, $4000 OBO. Special Yearling Sale September 7 FARM MACHINERY Phone:(204)471-3418. Receiving open until LIVESTOCK Tractors – John Deere 10PM Thursdays NEW WOBBLE BOXES for JD, NH, IH, HAYBINES: GEHL 2270, $3900; NH 116, $3000; Cattle Wanted MacDon headers. Made in Europe, factory JD 1209, $3000; NH 144 Swath Turner, $3000; Hay NEXT SHEEP & GOAT SALE quality. Get it direct from Western Canada’s sole Conditioners $800 up; NH 9-ft mower 2200; IH 9-ft Wednesday, September 5 WANTED: ALL CLASSES OF feeder cattle, year- distributor starting at $995. 1-800-667-4515. $1650; GEHL 12 wheel rake, $6000; Rotary mow- Gates Open lings & calves. Dealer Licence# 1353. Also wanted, www.combineworld.com ers. JD #1518, $8500; Woods 20-ft batwing, $7500; Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM light feed grains: wheat, barley & oats. 10-ft batwing, $3500; 6-ft pull type, $1600; JD 5-ft Phone:(204)325-2416. Manitou, MB. NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS pull type, $1000; Woods ditchbank 3-PTH, $1500; Thurs. 8AM-10PM Friday 8AM-6PM NEW COMBINE PARTS 6-ft finishing mower, $1000; Woods 6-ft 3-PTH, $750; Bush hog 9-ft disc mower, $2000. Phone: Sat. 8AM-4PM TIRED OF THE (204)857-8403. Starting in September our Sheep and HIGH COST OF Large Inventory of Goat sales will be the 1st & 3rd new and remanufactured parts HEAVY DUTY BOX SCRAPERS, built with 5/8 steel, 2 hyd. cyl, 1 for lift & 1 for angle, 10-ft. WEDNESDAY of the month MARKETING $3,950. 12ft & 14ft superduty for larger tractors also For more information call: 204-694-8328 YOUR CALVES?? available. All Sizes Available. (204)746-6605 or or Jim Christie 204-771-0753 (204)325-2496. www.winnipeglivestocksales.com 2008 JD 5225 TRACTOR w/542 Loader, MFWD, 300-700 LBS. Licence #1122 3-PTH, CAH, Radio, Joystick, 200-hrs., $47,900. JD 1995 790 ELC TRACKHOE, low hrs; Komatsu Steers & Heifers Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB. WA 320-1 3yd loader; JD 3830 16ft hay header; Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 www.reimerfarmequipment.com 3830 w/16ft header and 21ft grain header; UH 122 STEINBACH, MB. trackhoe; (306)236-8023 Ben: 721-3400 Ph. 326-2443 4450 & 4650 MFWA, JD loader 158, 148 & 740. GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK 4240 w/3-PTH & 148 loader; 5300 Mfwa w/540 JD 925 FLEX HEADER, $6500; 930, $2500; Case AUCTION MART. LTD. 800-1000 LBS. Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 loader; Ezee-On loader/bale fork. Phone: IH 25-ft flex, $6000; Case IH 30-ft rigid, $5000; IH GRUNTHAL, MB. (204)828-3460. 820 flex $2000; Case IH #1015 PU, $3000; #810 Steers & Heifers Fax (204) 326-5878 PU, $1000; Summers 72-ft heavy harrow, $14,000; Agent for T.E.A.M. Marketing Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 Web site: farmparts.ca FOR SALE: 7810 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, Phoenix #17-#14 harrows; 6 yard scraper, $5000; Regular cattle sales low hrs; 7710 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, low JD 12YD, $12,000; 4 YD, $4500; Manure spread- every Tuesday @ 9 am E-mail: [email protected] hrs; 4455 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD, w/280 FEL; 4450 Contact: ers. Meyers #550 horse/poultry manure spreader, Saturday, September 8th MFWD, 15-SPD, 3 pt; 4450 3-pt, 3 hyd’s, 15-SPD, $11,900; New Idea 3634, $4000; HS 400-bu, D.J. (Don) MacDonald fact duals; 4250 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 2755 Fall Horse and Tack Sale FARM MACHINERY $3000; GEHL scavenger, $3900. MFWD, 3-pt, w/245 FEL; 2555 MFWD, 3-pt w/245 Phone:(204)857-8403. 10am tack / 1pm horses Livestock Ltd. Salvage FEL. All tractors can be sold w/new or used load- Please Note: Receiving will be open till 8 pm ers. MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD Phone: Fri. evening and re-open at 7 am Sat. morning License #1110 JD 930 FLEX HEAD, good working condition, FARM MACHINERY FOR PARTS: COMBINES (204)828-3628, shop or (204)750-2459, cell. Roseisle. $9500; 855 NH round baler, $1700; Wanted for JD IHC 1682, 1482, 1480, 1460, 915, 914, 715, 403, Mondays, September 10th JD 7320 MFWD, Power Quad, 3-pt., 741 Loader, 7- 1600 or 1610 deep tiller, complete shank assembly. 402, 150, MF 860, 760, 850, 751, 750, 550, 510, & September 24th LIVESTOCK ft. bucket, grapple, 6,500-hrs $69,900; JD 8560 Phone:(204)373-2502, leave msg. 410, 405; JD 7701, 7700,6601, 6600, 630, 96, 65; Sheep and Goat sale with small 18.4x38 duals, 7,500-hrs, $37,900; 08 JD 5225 Sheep For Sale WHITE 8900, 8800, 8600, 8650, 7800, 5542, 545, w/542 loader, MFWD, 3-PTH, CAH, Radio, Joy- MACDON 30-FT SELF-PROPELLED SWATHER, animals @ 12 Noon 542, 431; NH TR95, TR85, TR70, 1500, 990, 980; 300 EWES & 40 Red Layers hatched out Apr, $10 stick, 200-hrs, like new, $47,900. JD 2140 2WD, 480 cutting hours, PU reel, in excellent cond; 60-ft Coop 9600, 960; Gleaner L2, N6, F, C2; VERS Sales Agent for each. Phone (204)646-2157. 3-pt., 245 Loader, 7-ft. bucket, 7,500-hrs $16,900; Flexi-Coil cultivator, comes w/4 bar harrows & air 2000, 42; Case 1600, 1060; FORD 642 BELARUS HIQUAL INDUSTRIES Call Gary at (204)326-7000 or www.reimerfarme- kit, in VGC. Phone:(204)522-8640. 1500 Don; SWATHERS VERS 4400, 400, 330, Livestock Handling Equipment for quipment.com Horses 103, 10; IHC 4000, 230, 210, 175, 201, 75; COOP MCKEE #400 MANURE SPREADER w/Tandem info regarding products or 550, 500, 601; MF 655, 36, 35; JD 800, 290; NH FARM MACHINERY axle & dual wheels $8,500. 48-ft Ezee-On tandem pricing, please call our office. 1090; WHITE 6200; COCKSHUTT 503 HESSTON disc, equipped with double bearing w/7-yr warranty, We also have a line of LIVESTOCK 300. We also have parts for tractors, square & Tractors – Massey Ferguson $37,500. Above equip in good condition. Agri-blend all natural products Horse Auctions round balers, press drills, cultivators, sprayers, hay- Phone:(204)746-8851, Morris. 06MF 573MFWD 72-HP W/CAB, air, heat, 3-PTH, for your livestock needs. bines, & misc machinery. We handle new & rebuilt (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc) MJ QUARTER HORSES partial Dispersal Sale at 8-spd, hi-low, forward & reverse w/MFN70 quick at- MOVING, MUST SELL! 1086 IH tractor T/A has Johnstone Auction Mart, Moosejaw, SK. Sunday, parts for tractors & combines. MURPHY SALVAGE tach loader, excellent cond w/1425-hrs. Will take For on farm appraisal of livestock or (204)858-2727, toll free 1-877-858-2728. been done. Lots of other work too; 3000-gal ma- Sept 30, 2012 @1pm. Selling 25 Brood Mares, 33 trades, asking $37,900. Phone:(204)746-6605 or nure wagon w/injectors; Houle lagoon pump, ready for marketing information please call Weanlings, Stallion & 17 ylgs. & 2-yr old Geldings & GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 (204)325-2496. to go, 42-ft; Large pig transfer trailer. Call Les Harold Unrau (Manager) Fillies. “Home of the Working Horse Captial” or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. (204)529-2164 or (204)825-0128, Cartwright. Cell 871 0250 Jim/Marguerite Lussier. Ste Rose Du Lac, MB. FARM MACHINERY Auction Mart (204)447-2328. Catalogue online mjquartersand- PARTING 1985 IH 1480, no motor, lawn augur, Tractors – Versatile NEW HEAVY DUTY 1250-GAL Equinox LR177 (204) 434-6519 paints.com good sieves, also 2 top sieves for an IH 2188. Yellow tank, retails at $874, special $536; New www.grunthallivestock.com 1981 VERSATILE 875, VG 20.8 radial tires, Equinox LR177 1250-gal black tank, 3 left must sell MPHB LOUD & PROUD ANNUAL Production sale, Phone:(204)546-2508. MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 7200-hrs, $24,500; 1984 Versatile 945, good tires, $425 special; Used 1 FarmKing 6-ft Mechanical Sept. 15, 2012 Pierson, MB. Entry deadline Aug FARM MACHINERY replaced 855 Cummins 365-horse, Atom Jet kit, swath roller, $625 OBO; New 16-ft Beavertail tan- 15th. Preview 11 DST, sale 1PM DST. To consign Silage Equipment $28,500. Both tractors in very good working order. dem trailer w/3500-lb axles w/2-in ball, special call Karen (204)634-2375. www.mbpainthorse- Phone Reg Loewen (204)763-4746, Brandon. $2890 OBO; Used 1998 Ford XL 4x4, LIVESTOCK breeders.com 143,720-kms, V6 4.2 engine. Cell (204)823-1559 or FOR SALE: 1988 846 Vers 4WD, 5,500-hrs, VGC. Cattle – Red Angus (204)822-1354. This is our close-out sale. LIVESTOCK Harvestore Silo 80 x 20 Call (204)268-5615, Beasejour. 2) 2 Ω YR old Bulls proven & records, 1- 1 Ω test- Horses – Donkeys FARM MACHINERY ed, ready to go. Call Don (204)422-5216. This Silo is in great shape, FARM MACHINERY 1- MAMMOTH 7 Ω-YR old Jack, 1- Ω Mammoth, Ω was built in 1988, was Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive Machinery Wanted standard, 2 Ω-yr old Jack, 1 spring born ΩxΩ Jack. COMPLETE RED ANGUS FEMALE dispersal by only used for 5 years at The 2 older are gentle, good w/cattle & halter brok- most, it’s in immaculate 91 OR 93 MCCORMICK Deering IHC combine, private treaty: 45 cows, bred heifers & heifer calves, STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in en. Call Don (204)422-5216. shape, comes w/ unloader JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts or whole combine. Phone:(204)737-2275 be- many are from AI sires, most calves are sired by & feeder(they may need a parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or tween 6 & 7 p.m. “detour” & bred females are bred the same way. bit of work). Offers, you cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. Red Rose Angus, Brian McCarthy Phone: Swine will have to deal with the TRACTOR TIRE CHAINS TO fit 16.9 x 30 tires. (306)435-3590 or (306)435-7527. Email: disassembling & moving. FARM MACHINERY Phone (204)243-2721 before 8:00 pm. [email protected]. Located 40min. south of LIVESTOCK Winnipeg in St-Malo, MB. Tractors – Various Swine For Sale HERD DISPERSAL 65 RED Angus cows & heifers, Jean-Luc (204) 226-7783 or (403) 363-3483 HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING email- [email protected] 1985 CASE 4490 4WD, 175-HP, 5,245-hrs, bred Red Angus for Apr 1st, will pasture till Fall. Ed LARGE BLACKS, BOARS, SOWS, gilts, wean- 20.8x34 duals, 4 hyd w/return line, 1000 PTO, PTH, Cavers (204)825-2456 (204)825-8097, Pilot Mound. lings. Call Neal (204)526-7869. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you A/C, $16,000; 1979 IHC 1586, 160-HP, 5,974-hrs, want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co- 20.8x38 duals, 3 SCV, 1000 PTO, front weights, The Icynene Insulation REGISTERED PB RED ANGUS bulls, 15-17 LIVESTOCK operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free A/C, $14,000. (204)744-2521, St Leon. months old & some w/low birth weights. Phone: Swine Wanted number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. System® Ren-Ele Red Angus, (204)526-2424, Bruxelles. 1-800-782-0794. FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous • Sprayed foam insulation LIVESTOCK WANTED: Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a help • Ideal for shops, barns or homes Cattle – Charolais wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800-782-0794. 1972 FORD 1/2-TON TORINA w/cap Intl drill w/end BUTCHER wheel; farm hand stacker w/hay baskets, steel • Healthier, Quieter, More ® MARTENS CHAROLAIS 2-YR OLD & yearling tines; Massey 44 for parts; gooseneck hay trailer. Energy Efficient bulls, sired by Specialist, (consistent thickness) HOGS (204)834-3034. Dateline for calving ease & performance. Red-Mist SOWS AND BOARS 1990 28-FT. IHC HOE drill built in transport, has (Red factor). Nobleman 3-yr old bull. For beef bulls new toews folding markers, asking $1,750; AC culti- Martens Charolais. Phone:(204)534-8370. FOR EXPORT vator w/anhydrous applicator NH3 35-ft., asking Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. $850; 115 Melrose Spray Coup w/foam marker sys- Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our 728-7549 tem, asking $2,500 OBO. Wanted to Buy good friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepay- used Dropdeck Trailer at reasonable price. Phone www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 ment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Licence No. 1123 (204)728-1861 or (204)720-3800. 1-800-782-0794. 30 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012

Specialty LIVESTOCK MISCELLANEOUS Livestock Services & Vet Supplies FOR SALE LIVESTOCK Specialty – Goats The following dealer and agent have Renew early and 2 OPEN CROSS-BRED BOER Nannies & 2 Kids applied for a licence under the Livestock from Kiko buck, $150 ea or $500 for all 4. Call Dealers and Agents Licencing regulation, (204)981-0055. which comes under the Livestock and LIVESTOCK Livestock Products Act. (C.C.S.M. c. L170) Livestock Equipment LIVESTOCK DEALER LICENCE FOR SALE: 195 NH manure spreader. Myron Tatarniuk, Yorkton SK Phone:(204)739-3120, evenings. Jameson, Gilroy & B&L Livestock Ltd. HAY BUSTER BIG BITE H1000, new v-belts last LIVESTOCK AGENT LICENCE year, 2/3 good sides of hammers left. For more info Phone:(204)868-5040. Tim Robbins, McCreary MB 1000 Litre Plastic Bouvry Export Calgary Ltd. save! KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING Caged Storage Tanks System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, ex- $74.50 ea. tends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, Call Ken 204-794-8383 204-379-2763. #2 Mountain View Rd MISCELLANEOUS PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, CALF SHELTERS, Winnipeg, MB free standing rod & pipe panels, fence line & field FOR SALE silage bunks. Also sell Speed-Rite & 7L Livestock Trux-N-Parts Salvage Inc. fence equipment, drill pipe & sucker rod. Phone WESTFIELD MK 10X71 GRAIN auger, VGC, (204)827-2104 or (204)827-2551, Glenboro. $3700 OBO; Chaff spreader fits 7720 combine WANTED: METAL SELF-FEEDER on wheels. 8020 & 9600, $700 OBO. Phone:(204)746-8721. MUSICAL Minimum 250-bu capacity. Phone:(204)828-3483 or (204)745-7168. FLUTE $189; CLARINET $250; Digital piano $599; Violins $69.95-$1295; Mandolins $195-$599; Stu- LIVESTOCK dent guitars $59.95-$199; Amps $59.95-$1200; Livestock Services & Vet Supplies Harmonicas $8.98-$180; Music stand $15; Mic stand $25; Music books 20% off; Q-chord $350; The following dealers and agents have had Drums $349. Hildebrand Music, Portage La Prairie Renew your subscription to the Manitoba Co-operator Mall. (204)857-3172. their licence suspended and/or cancelled for 2 years BEFORE we mail your renewal notice, and under Section 15 of the Livestock Dealers A great way to ORGANIC we'll extend your subscription by 2 additional months. and Agents Licensing regulation, which Buy and Sell comes Under the Livestock and Livestock ORGANIC That's 26 months for the price of 24. OR - Renew for Products Act. (C.C.S.M. c. L170) without the effort. Organic – Grains LIVESTOCK DEALER LICENCE one year and receive 13 months for the price of 12! Pat Houde, Calgary, AB R.W. Organic Ltd. Currently Buying all grades of wheat, durum, rye, barley & peas. Immediate pickup. Bouvry Exports Calgary Ltd. Offering fall contracts. Mossbank, SK. (306)354-2660 Call, email or mail us today! Classifieds PERSONAL LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK HI: I AM A mid 50’s single white male. 6-ft, 185- Livestock Equipment Livestock Equipment lbs. I’m looking for a single lady who likes to dance, travel & have quiet times in the country. Reply to Ad# 1020, c/o MB Co-operator, Box 9800, Station 1·800·782·0794 Check OTR-Recycling.com for more information Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3K7 I AM A SINGLE white male, 5’8” 155-lbs w/good Email: [email protected] They're still UGLY They're still TOUGH sense of humour, financially secure, honest, trust- worthy. Looking for Filipino lady between 50-60 yrs They're still the best value on the market. of age to love & be loved by. Reply to Ad# 1019, c/o MB Co-operator, Box 9800, Station Main, Win- nipeg, MB R3C 3K7 Research proves that providing The UGLY water troughs MSER: 12345 2010/12 PUB clean water for your calves can LOOKING, HOPING? ...For a best friend, a roman- Your expiry tic happy relationship. CANDLELIGHT MATCH- John Smith add 20 per cent or more to MAKERS can help make it all happen! Confidential, date is located your weaning weights. Photos & Profiles to selected matches. Affordable, Company Name local, 2 recent summer Weddings! Serving MB, SK, on your NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, 123 Example St. publication's MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475. Town, Province, POSTAL CODE mailing label. WATER PETS

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THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND (SW NOTRE DAME USED OIL •• Buy Buy UsedUsed Oil 13-22-16W) is being offered for sale. The following NOTRE Vanderveen crown lands& have FILTER been approved DEPOT by Manitoba Agri- • BuyBuy Batteries culture, Food & Rural Initiatives for transfer to the Commodity purchaser• Buy Used of theOil private •lands Buy listedBatteries as these lands DAME •• Collect Collect UsedUsed Filters are• Collectpart of theUsed ranch Filters unit •held Collect by Collin Oil Containers Gamache of • Collect Oil Containers Services Ltd. Laurier. If you wish to purchase the private land & • Collect Oil Containers USED Certified Seed Available Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers apply forSouthern the Unit and Transfer Western contact Manitoba the Lessee or • Antifreeze agent at GilbertTel: & Colleen 204-248-2110 Soucy of Laurier Manito- OIL & Southern,Southern Eastern, Hazlet Fall Rye 37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 ba (204)447-4652. If you wish to comment on or Ph. (204) 745-6444 object to this Unit Transfer write director, MAFRI, Westernand ManitobaWestern Falcon Winter Wheat agricultural crown land, PO Box 1286 Minnedosa FILTER Manitoba Email: [email protected] Call 1-866-526-2145, or e-mail MB, R0J 1E0 or email [email protected] Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110 [email protected] to place Jesse Vanderveen Trusted. Innovative. Professional. your order, or for more A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! information. MLS #1118851, Winnipegosis, www.zeghersseed.com Manitoba, $349,000 - This is a very productive ranching operation, including 929.84 acres of deeded land, a 1200 sq. Did you know that your MILLET, CANARY SEED, FLAXSEED, MUSTARD, DAMAGED CANOLA, & ft. house, a 2880 sq. ft. pole machine FALL RYE could be destined for export markets? shed and several outbuildings, grain bins, Be sure to drop by, or call us to find out more and corrals, bordering Lake Winnipegosis. We BUY used oil & filters about marketing options for your old & new crop Box 144, Medora, MB. R0M 1K0 production ... of all grains! There are also 4 quarters of Crown Land Collection of plastic oil jugs Ph: 204-665-2384 approval. Also available is a second Glycol recovery services RYE GRAIN WANTED spacious modern house outbuildings, SEED / FEED / GRAIN Also Buying a yard site on 113.3 acres of lake front Specialized waste removal Brown & Yellow Flax & Field Peas property connected to the parcel. SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Winter & Summer windshield Farm Pickup Available Feed Grain washer fluid CGC Licensed and Bonded For more Peak Performance anti-freeze JAMES FARMS LTD: good quality feed oats for Call Cal Vandaele sale. Phone (204)222-8785 or 1-866-283-8785 information ( available in bulk or drums ) the “Rye Guy” Today! about this listing, please contact REAL ESTATE Proud Supporter of Manitoba Businesses & Municipalities Farms & Ranches – Manitoba Contact us for all of your The only company that collects, real estate needs - recycles and re-uses in Manitoba! FARM SPECIALIST: COUNT ON GRANT TWEED, 888-368-9378 ~ www.envirowestinc.com Specializing in: informed, professional assistance for sellers & buy- Commercial, Residential, Agricultural • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola, ers. www.granttweed.com Call (204)761-6884 any- soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, time. Service with integrity. Ernie Tucker PEDIGREED SEED rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) (204) 447-7192 • Agents of the CWB ORGANIC FARMLAND W/HOUSE. BEAUTIFUL • Licensed & bonded treed large front yard, 1320-sq-ft house w/attached Please visit our website to PEDIGREED SEED garage. Farm yard has 2 sheds & 7 granaries, in- view all of our listings at Cereal – Wheat 5 LOCATIONS to serve you! cludes all farm equipment, always shedded, hay, www.andrewagencies.com grasses, forage, cereals, oil seeds as produced. WINTER WHEAT, CERTIFIED FALCON sunrise 240-acres owned, w/rental property is 500-acre op- Andrew Agencies Ltd. new generation ptarmigan. For Secan members eration, all land is certified organic. Call Norm, cell only foundation & registered flourish. For more in- (204)990-8752 or home (204)755-3333. 126 Main St. N., Russell, MB formation call Fraser Seeds (204)776-2047 or cells (204)534-7458 (204)534-7722, Minto MB. “Naturally Better!” Soybean Crushing Facility REAL ESTATE PEDIGREED SEED (204) 331-3696 Farms & Ranches – Wanted Cereal – Various Head Office - Winkler (888) 974-7246 REQUIRE FARMS FOR LOCAL & European buy- GENERAL & AUTO INSURANCE • FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR SALE: CERTI FALCON winter wheat. Call Eli- Jordan Elevator We are buyers of farm grains. ers grain land with or without bldgs, sheep farms, TRAVEL • REAL ESTATE as Seeds:(204)745-3301. Carman, MB. (204) 343-2323 cattle ranches, suburban properties, or just open Gladstone Elevator land, acreages, houses, cottages. Call Harold FOR SALE: CERTIFIED FALCON Winter Wheat. (204) 385-2292 (204)253-7373 Delta R.E. www.manitobafarms.ca RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Phone James Farms Ltd, (204)222-8785 or Toll Somerset Elevator Free 1-866-283-8785. (204) 744-2126 REAL ESTATE Sperling Elevator RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WINTER CEREALS: CERTIFIED FALCON & Bu- (204) 626-3261 Land For Sale teo Winter Wheat. General purpose Winter Wheat • Vomi wheat • Vomi barley All Terrain Vehicles & Fall Rye also avail. Wheat City Seeds Ltd **SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY** 229.65-ACS OR THEREABOUTS BEING part of (204)727-3337 Brandon, MB. • Feed wheat • Feed barley BRAND NEW ATVS, DIRTBIKES & go-carts; South Half 26-9-23W (Griswold area) w/approx www.delmarcommodities.com • Feed oats • Corn 210+ acs cult being suitable for crop or forage pro- 110cc $699; 125cc $899; 150cc $1,375; Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Mani- duction. Older yard with M/C shed, Barn & 5 steel 250cc $1575; 300cc $2495; W/6 mth warranty. toba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. Toll Free: 888-974-7246 • Screenings • Peas grain bins. For details, Call Maurice Torr, Century Phone:(204)727-1712. 1-800-782-0794. • Light Weight Barley 21 Westman.com, Brandon (204)725-0555. SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS You can deliver or we can THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND (NE + Hay & Straw arrange for farm pickup. SE-32-21-06W, NW 28-21-06W, NE 20-21-06W) is being offered for sale. The following crown lands 200 FIRST CUT ALFALFA 5x6 soft core round Winnipeg 233-8418 have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture Food bales, 80 bales 5x6 soft core alfalfa grass, Brandon 728-0231 & Rural Initiatives for transfer to the purchaser of round&small square oat straw bales, small square the private lands listed as these lands are part of alfalfa bales. Phone: (204)265-3143 or Grunthal 434-6881 the ranch unit held by Allen M. Lamb of Eriksdale, (204)479-0116. “Ask for grain buyer.” MB. If you wish to purchase the private land & ap- 2012 CROP MILLET STRAW, excellent feed ply for the unit transfer, contact the lessee at PO quality at a cheap price. Phone:(204)325-1383 or Box 248 Eriksdale, MB R0C 0W0, or Phone: (204)362-4874. (204)739-3082. If you wish to comment on or object to this unit transfer write: Director, MAFRI Agricultu- 5X6 ROUND & 3X3X8 square wheat straw, good, ral Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB solid, dry bales. Phone:(204)325-1383 or R0J 1E0 or email [email protected] (204)362-4874. FOR SALE APPROX 250 oat-straw bales, net Contact Denis or Ben wrapped w/some green, Will load. for pricing ~ 204-325-9555 Phone:(204)837-9750 or (204)799-8130. FOR SALE: ORGANIC FLAX Straw to bale. Phone NOW BUYING (204)966-3489. WANTED: DAIRY QUALITYhay HAY, will pick up. Confection and Phone:(204)746-5095. Oil Sunflowers, Hay Tarps Brown & Yellow Flax All Tie Downs Included 10 Available Sizes and Red & White Millet Call Mark @ Haybusters: Licensed & Bonded (800) 371-7928 haybusters.com P.O. Box 1236 Dealer inquiries welcome 129 Manitoba Rd. SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Winkler, MB. R6W 4B3 Hay & Feed Wanted WANTED: DAIRY, BEEF, GRASS & Straw bales in FARMERS, RANCHERS, large square bales. Phone Mark 1-800-371-7928, Winnipeg. SEED PROCESSORS SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS Grain Wanted Heated/Spring Threshed Lightweight/Green/Tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics WE BUY OATS and By-Products Call us today for pricing √ ON-FARM PICKUP Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 √ PROMPT PAYMENT 204-373-2328 √ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, BUYING: MINNEDOSA HEATED & GREEN 1-204-724-6741 CANOLA • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed “ON FARM PICK UP” 1-877-250-5252 We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Co- operator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-782-0794. 32 The Manitoba Co-operator | September 6, 2012

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More sizes available new and Sales Consultant used. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com Managing three separate crop input centres, as the Senior Crop Input Manager you for our Brandon Territory will be responsible for marketing seed, fertilizer and crop protection products to new TRAILERS East-Man Feeds is a progressive, independently owned Feed Manufacturer providing Western Livestock Trailers and existing customers in trading areas; provide agronomic advice; manage product Canada, and the international market, with innovative products, quality service and reliability inventories; ensure proper handling and storage of crop input products; and manage for over 40 years. EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. NEW STOCK. 10-yr Warranty. Prices starting at $15,100. the financial and the facility aspects for the crop input business by identifying grain Leasing available. Available at Sokal Industries Ltd. merchandise and crop input opportunities to maximize profitability while maintaining Reporting to the Regional Sales Representative, at our office in Brandon, you will be joining a Phone: (204)334-6596 e-mail: [email protected] strong customer relationships. passionate and growing sales team and work in a fun and dynamic environment. TRAILERS The ideal candidate will have a Degree/Diploma in Agriculture/Business and/ Trailers Miscellaneous Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: or a minimum of 5-10 years of crop input experience in an agricultural related • Sales and service of current East-Man Feeds customers in the Western BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our role. A Certified Crop Advisor designation is considered an asset. Candidates will prices!” “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & Manitoba Territory price!” “Certainly worth the call!” Phone have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills along with a • Develop business with existing and non-East-Man Feeds customers (204)724-4529. Dealer #4383 working knowledge of Microsoft applications. • Develop business plan to insure growth of revenue and profits for your territory FOR SALE: HAY TRAILER, 52-ft, built new in • Travel throughout the area to build, promote, and maintain positive customer 2003, strong frame. Phone:(204)768-9090. Required: • Strong leadership and organizational skills relations. • Strong communication and listening skills FOR SALE: HEAVY DUTY gooseneck flat deck If you possess the following then we want to hear from you: trailer w/beaver tails. Wooden deck length is 22-ft • Ability to influence decision-making w/4-ft beaver tails making 26-ft usable space. 2, • Post-secondary degree or diploma prefered 7000-lb axles. Made by Moulson’s Welding. Phone • Excellent interpersonal skills • Previous sales experience and knowledge of the feed and livestock industry (204)842-5386. • Ability to work effectively within a team • Excellent communication skills CAREERS • Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills • High degree of computer literacy required • Customer service including creating value for the customer. • Self-motivated and disciplined CAREERS • Marketing and merchandising knowledge • Previous experience with livestock is an asset. Help Wanted • Crop inputs (fertilizer, e.g.) and general agronomic knowledge Travel is required, a valid passport, a valid driver’s license and vehicle are required. Providence Grain Solutions provides an excellent compensation package consisting HELP WANTED: WE HAVE a position available on Interested applicants are encouraged to apply with detailed resume and cover letter. our dairy farm near Haywood for someone who en- of a competitive salary, benefits, bonus and training and career development joys working with dairy cattle. Duties will mainly in- Please forward resume to: clude feeding & doing other barn work. Competitive opportunities. wages. If interested, please call (204)379-2640 or EAST-MAN FEEDS (204)745-7864. Please forward all resumes to: Providence Grain Solutions #168 11870 - 88 Avenue Attention: Tyson Birmingham JODALE PERRY CORP. IS currently accepting ap- 340 Park Avenue E. plications from energetic & qualified individuals to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 0K1 Brandon, MB. R7A 7A7 join our Morden team for the following full time posi- Fax: 780-997-0217 • email: [email protected] • www.providencegrain.ca tion: Materials Manager. The Materials Manager is e-mail: [email protected] responsible to oversee the Materials & Inventory We thank all applicants for your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. phone: (204) 724.2004 Control process as well as the Purchasing & Logis- fax: tics Departments. This position is critical to the or- Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Mani- Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your (204) 725.1197 ganization in ensuring forecasting & on time deliv- toba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read www.eastmanfeeds.com ery of quality goods for use within JDP products. 1-800-782-0794. farm publication. The Materials Manager directs the activities of all personnel related to the above departments. The ideal candidate will have 3-yrs experience in disci- plines related to Materials & Inventory control, Pur- chasing and Logistics. Duties include: This position is a member of the JDP management team; Ability to source, quote and provide quality purchased product for manufacturing of JDP Product; Act as a Liaison with external suppliers to ensure quality & accurately specified goods are received in a timely fashion; Manage & maintain adequate stock levels of product to ensure cost efficiency & minimal negative impact to JDP production & or customer experience; Provide assessments of cost of goods vs. Search the nation’s manufacturing of product internally; Candidate should have solid computer skills to measure & manage inventory control systems (MRP/ERP) & databases / spreadsheets such as Excel etc.; Re- sponsible to provide methods of continuous improvement in all critical tasks associated with position; Work closely with all affiliated departments to ensure quality & accuracy of purchased products; Oversee activities within Packaging & Shipping de- largest selection of partment for shipment of products to customers in accordance with delivery commitments; Provide Leadership to department staff to meet all department and corporate objectives; Ability to problem- solving & bring issues to resolution; Must be highly motivated and provide mature leadership to Materi- als Team. Candidate must be responsible to promote Safety & Health initiatives within the Materials Team; Excellent Communication skills; Ability to be flexible in the work environment & address other ag equipment with duties as assigned; Salary will be negotiated based on experience & will be reviewed during the interview process. For more information regarding Jo- dale Perry Corp., visit our website at: www.jodale- perry.com. Please forward your resume along with references in confidence to: Jodale Perry Corp. 300 Route 100 Morden, MB. R6M 1X7. Fax:(204)822-9111. Email: darmstrong@jodaleper- ry.com We invite applications from all interested just one click. parties however only Candidates selected for inter- OVER views will be contacted. All Internal Applicants will be interviewed. Posting Date is August 21st, 2012. Closing Date is September 12th, at 5:00pm. 43,000 PIECES OF AG FARMING EQUIPMENT! IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

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