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he Saskatchewan govern- ment is asking citizens for T their views on agricultural drainage through an online forum running Sept. 1 to March 31, 2014. “We’re looking for input and opinions because drain- age has been an issue for a while and the 25-year plan (for water management) identi- fied it as an area of concern to be addressed,” Patrick Boyle, a spokesman for Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency said in an interview. “You hear opinions on drain- age, one side or the other. We’re looking at ways to bring eve- ryone together and then for- mulate a new policy through that. What that looks like will be determined by what we hear.” The process is restricted to Saskatchewan residents because it will lead to new drainage regulations for the province, Boyle said. Some Manitobans, especially near the Saskatchewan border, Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency is asking its citizens for their views of agricultural drainage through an online forum. photo: allan dawson have complained that new and unapproved drainage there has contributed to flooding on this — one that both flood- and ewan government unveiled its side of the border. drought-proofs the province 25-Year Saskatchewan Water “We’re looking for input and opinions because The Saskatchewan govern- — but because the issues are Security Plan, describing it drainage has been an issue for a while and the ment is aware of Manitoba’s complex it must also be done as “a forward-looking docu- concerns and works directly carefully, Hall said. There needs ment that seeks to deal with 25-year plan (for water management) identified it minister to minister and to an overarching plan for the water issues not currently being as an area of concern to be addressed.” through the Prairie Provinces province that’s implemented at addressed or in need of review Water Board, Boyle said. the local watershed authority or revitalization.” The Agricultural Producers and conservation district level, The plan sets out a vision, Association of Saskatchewan he added. seven principles, seven goals Patrick Boyle supports the consultation and “We had a toothless tiger (reg- and 29 action areas. is pleased it will soon begin, ulating drainage) and not a very At the same time the govern- said association president well-organized one either,” Hall ment created the Water Security Properly constructed drain- wsask.ca or http://agdrainage. Norm Hall. said. Agency, which pulled all of the age projects with controls could insightrix.com. “This needs to be well adver- Saskatchewan farmers are departments dealing with pro- be effective, the plan says. The agency has hired Insight- tised to the public so a proper supposed to get a permit before vincial water issues into one Education, effective manage- rix Research of Saska-toon to cre- voice will be put forward by draining water that leaves their organization. ment options, tools for conflict ate and oversee the forum. producers because other- land, but many haven’t, Hall The plan notes drainage is resolution, an appropriate regu- Forum participants can inter- wise it will just be the squeaky said. needed to make farmland more latory and compliance frame- act with each other and will be wheel, either pro or con,” he APAS knows farmers need to productive, but states inappro- work, including possible finan- asked to participate in a series said. “But we need to hear from drain excess water to maximize priate drainage can affect peo- cial incentives and/or penalties, of discussions and surveys. everybody.” production, but the impact on ple downstream. and increased enforcement are The forum is now accepting farmers downstream, including The plan also says there are potential solutions. participants, the agency said in Toothless tiger those in Manitoba, needs to be calls for the government “to Farmers and others can have a release. Saskatchewan needs a water considered too, he said. respond to unauthorized drain- their say by visiting the Water management plan urgently About a year ago the Saskatch- age with increased enforcement.” Security Agency’s website at [email protected]

Crown prosecutor to review finding of investigation of Austin hog operation Those involved with an Austin hog barn where 1,300 animals were euthanized last year will have to wait a little longer to know their fate

By Shannon VanRaes Last September, officials responded Veterinary Office entered the barn “Investigations such as this gen- co-operator staff to reports of animals in distress at the they encountered a disturbing situ- erally take six months to a year to barn, which was in the midst of being ation, requiring the euthanization of complete,” said the spokeswoman, anitoba’s Chief Veterinary depopulated by its operators, brothers the 1,300 young hogs. The incident adding the Crown has up to two Office has completed its Bernie and Menno Bergen. The pair attracted further attention when barn years to lay charges following an M investigation of an Austin- had been ordered to vacate the prop- manager Tony Heppner went pub- incident. area hog barn where 1,300 young pigs erty, owned by HP Farm Equipment lic, criticizing the use of small-calibre In 2012, the Humane Inspection were euthanized last fall. Ltd. At the time, a representative for rifles in the euthanization process and Program for rural Manitoba investi- “The investigation has concluded the company said the Bergens were six defending the actions of staff at the gated 311 cases. Nearly half centred and the file has been referred to the years behind in their rent. facility. on suspected abuse of canines, 15 per Crown prosecutor to determine if Provincial officials had offered the Since that time, the operation cent were equine abuse cases, and two charges should be laid,” said a spokes- operators assistance in depopulating has been under investigation for per cent involved porcine animals. woman with Manitoba Agriculture, the barn, but the offer was declined. the inhumane treatment of animals Food and Rural Initiatives. When officials from the Chief under the Animal Care Act. [email protected] 4 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 OPINION/EDITORIAL

Getting the beef industry to communicate

ome of us used to think that the grain business was rife with too S much politics, but as you learn more about the beef cattle business you start to wonder if it’s even worse. The debate over the wheat board consumed many gallons of ink in these pages over the years, not to mention the gallons of other beverages consumed during heated discussions. But the board John Morriss debate was out in the open. You may or Editorial Director may not like the result, but at least the issue was resolved. When issues simmer below the surface, they are never resolved. That’s the distinct impression one gets about the Canadian beef cattle business, where there are many players and many interests. Each province has an organization, each mostly rep- resenting cow-calf producers. There can also be feeder organizations in the same province. You have breed organizations, each representing the easiest-calving, fast- Lab-grown beef faces uphill battle est-gaining breed which produces the leanest (but well- marbled and tenderest) beef. Cattle industry has been able to meet the needs of a growing global You have the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association trying demand for protein responsibly. CCA belongs to represent everybody. It’s based in Alberta, where the successful in creating more to a number of groups with a sustainability politics have become even more interesting since the focus including the Global Roundtable for Sus- provincial government formed the Alberta Livestock and protein with fewer resources tainable Beef and has spearheaded a Canadian Meat Agency, which has a big war chest to fund research Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. and marketing efforts. Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Environmentally, socially and economi- Then there’s Canada Beef Inc., a recent amalgamation cally sustainable beef production is a key pillar of the former domestic and export promotion agen- hen news articles appeared on the of the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). cies with the national checkoff and research agency. cooking and tasting of the world’s Research funded by the BCRC has led to But Canada Beef doesn’t sell beef — it can only try to W first lab-grown beef burger, devel- improvements in productivity and efficiency, convince customers to buy it. That must mostly be oped at Maastricht University in the Nether- which have clear implications for environ- from one of the two giant packers that dominate the lands, the reaction was predictable. mental sustainability. Improvements in feed business, and which operate on both sides of the U.S.- Online readers found the idea of eating lab- efficiency and shortening the required num- Canadian border. That makes one wonder how enthu- grown beef distasteful at best. Paired with beef ber of days needed to finish fed cattle reduces siastic they can be over a differentiated Canadian beef consumption data from Statistics Canada that the amount of methane and manure pro- branding program. shows per capita beef and total meat con- duced and resources used per pound of beef. Formation of Canada Beef Inc. was a rare example of sumption rose in 2012, and Health Canada’s Improvements in forage and grassland pro- co-operation in the beef industry, but apparently a lot of recommending beef as a great first food for ductivity lead to several environmental bene- blood was spilled on the floor during that process, and it infants at six months of age, all indications are fits, including increased carbon sequestration, seems there are still simmering resentments. that this latest project of the anti-animal agri- improved wildlife habitat, contributes to bio- Reading between the lines of the piece by “straw men” culture crowd is headed for an uphill battle in diversity, helps maintain healthy watersheds, on the opposite page, it appears that there is an effort to the court of public opinion. and reduces soil erosion. get the simmering issues out in the open and dealt with It makes no sense to devote significant funds In the livestock business, good commerce to get the Canadian beef industry on track. and resources to creating a hamburger in a lab includes good animal welfare. Cattle producers Which is sorely needed. Last year, the Canadian Agri- when consumers already have a ready sup- care for their animals every day, and that care Food Policy Institute (CAPI) issued a report on the state of ply of affordable, delicious and nutrient-rich shows up in the great taste of our product. the Canadian beef industry, and it was not pretty. Essen- ground beef available at the supermarket. The CCA would like consumers to know that tially what is happening is that we are sending the Ameri- When it comes to the great taste of beef there they have many reasons to continue to feel good cans cattle and they are shipping us high-end beef. In is no comparison — particularly if the choice about eating beef. North America’s cattle indus- 2002 our net trade balance with the U.S. was $1.4 billion. is between beef harvested from sustainably try has been very successful in creating more In 2011 it had dropped to $42 million. In other words, raised animals, or threads of protein grown in high-quality protein with fewer resources. Canada has almost become a net importer of beef. a Petri dish. Cattle producers are longtime partners with It’s clear that Canada has some work to do, and the The lab-grown meat in this particular project the environment — many are second-, third- urgency became even more apparent recently. As is touted by its promoters as the way to ‘help and fourth-generation families — and work to reported in this issue, the USDA has announced a pro- feed the world and fight climate change’ and as conserve wildlife and its habitat. Raising beef gram to label beef with guaranteed tenderness. Will that a way to mitigate animal welfare concerns. The cattle provides jobs that sustain rural commu- mean even more U.S. beef coming across the border into project is funded by Google co-founder Sergey nities, utilizes unproductive land to produce a the high-end “white tablecloth” market? Brin, who said he was motivated by a concern highly nutritious food product for the human Notably, the first participant in the program is Cargill, for animal welfare. It is also supported by PETA. diet, and protects habitat and wildlife. Well- one of the two big packers in Canada. Maybe we can What’s missing from this premise is the sus- managed cattle operations deliver ecosystem thank the U.S. country-of-origin labelling (COOL) pro- tainability efforts of producers and the indus- services that benefit the environment and soci- gram for sparing us the ignominious prospect of having try as a whole to ensure the industry will be ety as a whole. “USDA Tender” labels stuck on packages of Canadian beef. Of course, such programs mean little to the producers if they don’t get a piece of the action. Why go to the trouble of producing more tender beef if you don’t get paid for it? OUR HISTORY: July/August 1943 Whatever the attribute — tenderness, grass fed, envi- ronmental certification — on the face of it Canada should be in a better position than the U.S. to provide it. It fter starting life as The Scoop Shovel in 1925 and becoming already has the basics of a traceability system through a The Manitoba Co-operator in 1931, publication ceased at the national identification program, which has been resisted A height of the Depression in 1936. But the Co-operator was in the U.S. As reported in this issue, improvements are reborn in July 1943, with the first page of the first issue shown here. being made to BIXS, which allows producers to track their Many of the articles that summer reflected the effects of the war rag- animal’s performance through to slaughter. ing in Europe. They included lists and colours of ration cards, and the So at least some of the mechanics are in place. The dates during which they would be valid. For instance, two “D” coupons challenge seems to get the various parts of the industry would become good each month, each entitling the holder to six talking to each other. The “straw men” process seems to ounces of jam, 10 ounces of molasses or maple syrup, 12 ounces of promise an opportunity for cow-calf producers to have corn syrup or a half-pound of maple sugar or comb honey. There were their say, particularly those outside Alberta, where the several articles on beekeeping, as honey was especially desirable while feedlot industry sometimes seems to have more than its sugar was rationed. fair share of influence. Indeed, that’s one of the questions With shipments to Britain under threat from German U-boats, wheat that needs to be addressed. Beef got another black eye exports were limited and farmers were warned of the need to have last week when a feedlot growth promotant was pulled plenty of storage for the 1943 crop. from the market on suspicion that it causes lameness. In the Aug. 16 issue it was announced that Lester B. Pearson, later If there is to be a Canadian beef brand, how much of it Nobel Peace Prize winner and prime minister, was appointed chairman should be based on feeding grass rather than grain? of the United Nations Commission on Food and Agriculture. That’s just one of many issues to be addressed. Let’s On the same page was this advice: “By being forced to spend the hope this process gets them out into the open. night in close quarters, more good pullets are spoiled than in any other way. Birds like to roost in the open. Range shelters — low-cost open- [email protected] ended sheds — are the answer.” The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK Putting some meat on the bones of the beef industry ‘straw man’ By David Andrews, John Kolk and Kim McConnell To guide the expansion of this industry strategy a that will increase the dollars (real and payment in kind) steering committee has been established representing available. ast year, a report analyzing the Canadian key components of the beef value chain. This steering • ‘One-Tongue’ Task Team — the beef industry is beef industry stimulated a discussion committee includes: Willie van Solkema, president of composed of many components each with its own involving all sectors of the Canadian JBS Canada; Dennis Laycraft, executive VP of the Cana- thoughts and opinions. At times this causes both con- L dian Cattlemen’s Association; Bryan Walton, general fusion and concern for stakeholders and governments. beef value chain at a summit last November. manager of the National Cattle Feeders’ Association; This task team will look at the major issues facing the The outcome was that three of us with a solid Rob Meijer, president of Canada Beef Inc. and Ken industry and processes that will further enhance policy knowledge of, but not a vested position in, the Clark, general manager of food retailer Overwaitea development and implementation effectiveness. beef industry agreed to develop a draft industry Food Group. This fall, the recommendations of the task teams strategy and bring our thoughts back for review In addition to the steering committee, four task will be shared for all to hear. You and everyone within and discussion. teams composed of 25 industry leaders from across the entire Canadian beef industry are invited to attend We called our draft strategy a “straw man” — the beef supply chain and throughout Eastern and sessions or participate online and share your opinions a term meaning a collection of thoughts and Western Canada have stepped forward and agreed to and help direct the course of action. ideas, aimed at overcoming an issue/challenge provide their experience and put flesh on the bones of the key areas of the industry strategy. In addition to Not another organization opportunity. these 25 leaders, many others from all sectors of the The Straw Man Canadian Beef Industry Strategy is In Calgary and again later in Toronto, we industry have volunteered to “vet” the thoughts and NOT about creating another beef organization. It is all presented our thoughts to about 150 industry new ideas coming forward in the task teams’ recom- about working together to seize an emerging opportu- leaders from the entire spectrum of the Canadian mendations. The task teams and their areas of focus nity and deliver sustained profitability across the value beef supply chain. The recommendations met with include: chain. It is not about who should be selling or promot- solid approval and at the end of these sessions the • Information Flow Task Team — recommendations ing our beef, or limiting what individual companies or straw men were instructed by participants to flesh related to an information system(s) that will provide all producers may wish to achieve. This strategy is about out the recommendations in greater detail. members/components of the value chain with access working together to create the kind of operating cli- to relevant information that will enhance profitability mate we need as an industry to advance our individual Below are excerpts from a letter that we and competitiveness. business interests. forwarded to summit participants as a means of • Performance Measurements Task Team — this The BSE crisis is over, and the ability of governments keeping industry informed of their most recent team is identifying industry targets, goals and meas- to continue to provide the level of financial support of progress. The complete letter can be found on urement yardsticks that can be regularly reported to past years may be diminishing. While we have recov- industry websites including alma.alberta.ca. industry players. ered remarkably, we continue to face other challenges • Canada Beef “Funding” Task Team — Canada Beef such as mCOOL, a widening basis, and changing con- Dear beef industry champion, Inc. is the industry’s marketing and promotional arm. sumer values and expectations. Despite this there is This letter is to inform you of the progress of the Presently it is funded by producer checkoff dollars also a great and increasing opportunity that can be “straw man” efforts to create and support a Cana- matched with government funds. This task team is realized with a uniquely Canadian, industry strategy. dian beef industry strategy that will assist all sectors of responsible for identifying potential means of attract- Stay tuned for additional updates as the task teams the beef value chain and capitalize on the emerging ing funding support from all components of the value complete their recommendations and as the details for opportunity that lays before us. chain and hopefully identifying recommendations the fall beef summits are determined. C’mon in! Australia’s farmland is up for sale Former farmer-owned co-op is now in the business of selling Australian farmland to foreign investors

By Roger Crook provision of services and merchandise Australia exported over half a million If you’re getting on in years and you co-operator contributor to farmers, many of who were returning cattle every year to Indonesia. All it took want what time is left to be without the from the Great War. In 1924, 9,094,711 was one national television program anxiety of farming, any buyer is better ard to believe isn’t it? Australia acres were acquired or set apart for sol- showing animal cruelty in a backyard than no buyer at all. Who can argue with really is for sale! This advertise- dier settlement in Western Australia. Indonesian abattoir, and a naive and that? H ment appeared in Queensland The farmer-owned co-operative dealt inexperienced Australian government Landmark’s portfolio for China is full. Country Life, an Australian farmer’s in wool and livestock and during the for that trade to be stopped overnight. They have over 60 properties listed and magazine, earlier this month. Great Depression set up one of the first The Indonesian government pun- they are not all farms, so they reflect A few months ago I wrote about the wheat pools in Australia in 1935. ished Australia and many cattle produc- the breadth of interest being shown in high level of rural debt in Australia. Now Landmark, now a distant relative of ers went bankrupt. Now, nearly three China in buying property in Australia. it looks like the banks and the farmers, the original Westralian Farmer’s Co- years later, with the price of beef sky- Landmark-Harcourts has available or the farmers and the banks, have had operative, is selling to anyone with the rocketing in Indonesia the live trade is everything from commercial properties, enough. money, the Australia farms its forebears starting again but for many cattlemen to Pacific Ocean residential, lifestyle or Landmark-Harcourts is one of sev- pioneered from bushland just over 100 and women in Australia, it’s just too late. hobby farms to large broadacre holdings. eral national Australian rural real estate years ago. Even with the value of the Australian From the tropical north to the temperate firms that are setting up shop in Asia It’s no secret that farming in Australia dollar steadily falling from the heady south, Queensland has something for with the single objective of selling Aus- today, from horticulture, to livestock to days of A$1.10 to the greenback, to everyone and it’s all for sale. tralian farmland and real estate to who- crops is going through difficult times. where it is now, somewhere in the high Does the federal government care? ever has the money. Debts are high, land values are falling 80s to low 90s, with price forecasts all Doesn’t look like it. We are in the middle For many of us, particularly the older and banks are casting a jaundiced eye as over the place, it doesn’t look like any- of the longest general election campaign generation, there’s more than a touch debt-to-equity ratios inevitably change. one in wheat farming is going to make on record and agriculture doesn’t rate. of irony in Landmark being involved in The national dairy industry is in chaos a fortune this year. Too many debts, and Gay marriage does, so too does continu- selling the farm to foreign investors. with a mixture of poor seasons and for many in Western Australia, our main ing to subsidize General Motors with Landmark is all that is left of what was supermarkets selling milk for less than exporting state, not enough rain. hundreds of millions of dollars to make originally the biggest farmer-owned co- bottled water and cola. Dairy farmer Put all of that together and mix it with cars nobody wants, but not agriculture operative in Australia, maybe the world. suicide rates are becoming a matter of an average age of all farmers of close to — it’s been put in the “too hard” basket. Formed by West Australian farmers in real concern. 60 and not enough young farmers to 1914 as the Westralian Farmer’s Co- Prior to 2011 northern cattle pro- take on the worry and the burden of the Roger Crook writes about farming from operative, it focused its business on the ducers from Queensland to Western debt, something had to give. Western Australia.

We welcome readers’ comments on CWB fees not cause of elevator system and consequently they do not want farmers avoiding issues that have been covered in the saved paying the private trade their inland elevator system. This is Manitoba Co-operator. In most cases producer car drop elevation fees for using their inland good business for them, but is not we cannot accept “open” letters or cop- facilities. so good for farmers. ies of letters which have been sent to Re: “Drop in producer car load- Now that the single-desk wheat If Mr. Hemmes is being paid by several publications. Letters are subject ings alarms CWB Alliance,” July 25. board is gone, the increased costs the Harper government to examine to editing for length or taste. We sug- Mark Hemmes makes the odd claim for using producer cars come from how well the system is working, his gest a maximum of about 300 words. that changes in “board fees” have the same people who own both the quoted remarks would indicate he Please forward letters to caused the decline in producer inland elevators and the export is more interested in how the sys- Manitoba Co-operator, cars. This lacks credibility. With terminals. These giant companies tem is working for the grain-han- 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, the farmer-controlled single-desk now have the power to force pro- dling companies than for farmers. R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 wheat board the big saving from ducer car shippers, and the Harper or email: [email protected] using producer cars came from the government’s phoney wheat board, Ken Larsen (subject: To the editor) fact farmers bypassed the inland to pay much higher fees — after all Benalto, Alberta Letters 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 FROM PAGE ONE

FEEDLOTS Continued from page 1 HAY HARVEST Continued from page 1 cows “walked like 90-year-old Rainfall was so scattered and variable grandmothers.” that looking to the weather forecast for Last week, Merck, the manu- clues on when to start mowing was more facturer of Zilmax, said it was frustrating than enlightening, he added. suspending sales pending an “I talked to guys who were too wet, then audit of how the product was other guys 15 miles over who were too being used. dry,” said Clarke. Zilmax, also known as zilpa- Ranchers who fear being short this win- terol, is based on a chemical ter will likely scrounge around later in originally developed to allevi- the summer to put up native hay, even if ate asthma symptoms and is it’s well past its prime. With protein and reputed to add as much as 30 energy supplementation in the form of pounds of extra beef per head alfalfa, screenings, pellets or some other when used late in the finishing feed source, they could still create a suit- period. Optaflexx, made by Eli able ration, he added. Lilly, is a ractopamine-based “You can still fit it into a ration even additive that is fed earlier and if it’s the quality of wheat straw,” said Tyson, which slaughters one in Clarke. Manitoba hay supplies may range from good to a bit short this year, depending on the area. four cattle raised in the U.S., has Things are behind in the Dauphin area, photo: darlene smaldon said it will continue to buy cattle too, said MAFRI forage specialist Pam fed that product. Iwanchysko. said that their first cut of alfalfa came off “The yield looks good, but the quality is in near-perfect condition with relative “It’s been a challenge trying not so good,” she said. “Most guys are just feed value numbers “well up there.” Their to put it into a bale of any “Our position is finishing up their first cut when in a typi- second cut is nearly finished up, and now cal year they’d be starting on their second they are waiting for their third cut. kind.” to follow science cut.” “It has been an average to good year,” and let the market Only a lucky few have been able to bale she said, adding that other hay producers decide. Full stop.” up perfect hay. in the east seem to be faring well, too. Darren Chapman “We’ve been telling producers to get their Buying interest from their traditional hay tested,” said Iwanchysko. “Even though dairy customers in Minnesota and Iowa is Brian Walton it may be green, the quality certainly won’t strong again this year, she added. be there and that could lead to nutritional Chapman said he’s also seeing good “Prices might be a little softer problems down the road. Supplementation U.S. demand, even though the Midwest than they were last year, but they may be essential this year.” drought has ended. That should continue shouldn’t be a whole lot different,” said Some industry observers specu- The eastern side of the province may as long as high corn and soybean prices Chapman. late that Tyson may be attempt- have fared better this summer. Esther push down the number of forage acres ing to position itself for greater Heppner of Heppner Farms near Altona south of the border, he said. [email protected] export market share, given that China, Russia and Europe for- bid meat imports from animals fed beta-agonists. With offal, or drop cuts, seen as a growing profit driver especially for exporters to Asia, dropping beta-agonists might eliminate a key obstacle for increased sales. Industry experts note Smithfield, a U.S.-based pork Amid cattle health concerns, giant recently purchased by a Chinese firm, announced earlier this year that it would drop rac- topamine, also known as Paylean, Merck halts Zilmax sales from half its herd. The lion’s share of Canada’s FDA working with Merck to study growth enhancer beef slaughter capacity is han- dled by JBS at the former XL Foods plant in Brooks, Alta., and By Theopolis Waters and Tom Polansek Also on Friday, the U.S. Food and Cargill, which operates a plant reuters Drug Administration said it was work- in High River, Alta. Neither have ing with Merck and the U.S. Department followed Tyson’s lead, although .S. drug maker Merck & Co. said of Agriculture to gather information on some cattle do cross the border it is suspending sales of its Zilmax Zilmax and determine if it poses a safety to Tyson facilities. U animal feed additive in the United issue. It’s “hard to say” whether States and Canada following concerns Livestock analysts said they were sur- the Tyson ban will hurt the about animals showing signs of distress prised by Merck’s decision because the Canadian industry, said Walton, after use of the product, which is given company’s earlier move to address con- adding the issue comes at a bad to cattle to increase their weight before cerns about Zilmax had not included a time for the western feedlot sec- slaughter. sales halt. tor, which has been unprofitable Zilmax has been the focus of attention “They laid out a strategy in the last few for more than a year because of in the livestock industry since Tyson Foods days that did not include suspension,” tight cattle supplies and high Inc. announced it will no longer accept said Jim Robb, director of the Livestock feed costs. Zilmax-fed cattle for slaughter. Marketing Information Center. Trevor Atchison, president of Reuters reported earlier this week that a The halt in sales will not cause a major the Manitoba Beef Producers, second major meat packer, JBS USA, at a disruption in North American beef pro- said Tyson’s ban might impact the cattle industry conference had presented a duction if producers switch to Optaflexx, local cow-calf sector because giv- video from a JBS plant showing cattle hav- a less-potent growth promoter sold by Eli ing up the additive would increase ing difficulty walking after they were fed Lilly and Co.’s Elanco animal health unit, finishing costs, and so could affect beta-agonist drugs, additives that speed Robb said. the prices they can afford to pay. weight gain in animals. Zilmax is the lead- However, the shortage of cattle ing commercial brand of beta-agonist. Merck defends product should support prices in the near In an interview with Reuters on Friday, Following Tyson’s decision to stop buying term, he said. Merck said no safety issues had been dis- cattle fed with Zilmax, Merck defended its “How much will it affect the covered in 30 studies since the product was product. The drug company said in a state- cow-calf guy? Time will tell,” he introduced in the United States in 2007. ment that tests have proven that Zilmax is said. Merck said on Friday it remains confident safe. Merck also said it was working with Larry Schweitzer, owner of in the safety of the product, which had sales Tyson to resolve questions about the drug. 24,000-head Hamiota Feedlot of $159 million last year in the United States The halt of Zilmax sales may translate and vice-chair of the national and Canada. But the company added it will into a one per cent drop in U.S. beef pro- feeders’ association, said his conduct an audit of how it is used “from the duction, said Rich Nelson, chief strategist and other Manitoba operations feed yard to the packing plant.” The prod- for commodities brokerage firm Allendale wouldn’t be greatly affected uct is sold by Merck’s animal health unit. Inc. because they specialize mainly Merck said its decision to suspend sales Feedlots will shift to rival additive in backgrounding calves. will allow the company time to implement Optaflexx from Zilmax because they still Although he would use its plan announced on Tuesday to establish want to add weight to their animals, Nelson Zilmax if a customer requested study protocols, identify feeders and pack- said. it, his experience is mainly with ers to participate in its audit while creating Optaflexx is less effective at adding Optaflexx, which is fed to finishers a third-party team to oversee the process weight to animals than Zilmax, according 21 days before slaughter, he said. and validate its results. to producers. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 7

Good Saskatchewan ranch wins stewardship award weather equals bad prices Futures analyst says soybeans could drop to US$9.50 and corn down to $4

By Brandon Logan commodity news service canada

ith last year’s drought largely behind them, W American soybean and corn producers are eyeing bumper crops — and a sharp drop in price. Prices have already dropped significantly and the market will likely deliver more bad news in the coming weeks, said Sterling Smith, a futures analyst with The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has awarded the 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) to Allen and Lillian Patkau of Sandy Citigroup in Chicago. Arrow Ranch at Hanley, Saskatchewan. The Patkaus run a cow-calf operation as well as a rotational grazing system, and they have implemented an “We can attribute that mostly environmental farm plan and holistic management practices. The award was presented at the CCA semi-annual meeting in London. Scott Dickson to very good growing conditions (l-r) of award sponsor MNP, Lillian and Allen Patkau, CCA Environment Committee chair Lynn Grant and CCA’s Fawn Jackson. Photo: Courtesy CCA throughout the vast part of the U.S.,” said Smith. “We actually saw crop conditions improve one per cent in the good to excellent category. The crop is setting itself up to be potentially a very large harvest.” It would take bad news to reverse the current market trend, he said. “The only thing I can see that would firm the market right now would be some sort of pre- mature frost in growing areas, but that’s not happening realis- tically any time soon,” he said. “Right now, the best thing we could hope for is some short- covering rallies to come in and maybe stabilize prices a little bit.” Assuming the soybean crop gets to harvest without any significant issues, Smith said prices could drop into the US$9.50-per-bushel range. Weather has been the hot topic in the corn market now that crops are entering the pollination phase of develop- ment. Unlike last season, where extremely hot weather put SIMPLICITY AND major stress on the crop, corn is receiving cool, wet weather that is benefiting growth, Smith said. “Weather for corn has been very good and we’ve had good CONVENIENCE ARE IN THE BAG. growing conditions in a lot ® ® of places,” he said. “The two Tear into Genuity RIB Complete corn for greater convenience, insect protection, and yield potential. areas that we were concerned about for corn production were Nebraska and Iowa, but they did pick up some timely rain.” With the USDA forecasting GENUITY® VT DOUBLE PRO® record corn production just ® below the 14-billion-bushel RIB COMPLETE GIVES YOU: mark, Smith said he doesn’t see the market strengthening any • 5% refuge right in the bag. time soon. “We are going to be harvest- Just pour and plant. ing a bumper crop,” he said. “I think we’re going to be closer • Two modes of action against corn to 14 billion bushels than going Above Ground Protection over the mark. However, if we earworm and European corn borer, above do see good rains in areas that have been stressed and there ground. Be sure to scout for them. are no issues at harvest, there Refuge 5% IN THE BAG is the potential that we get over • Higher yield potential thanks that.” ® Prices could drop signifi- Herbicide Tolerance ROUNDUP READY 2 TECHNOLOGY to effective insect control and cantly lower than what we are already seeing, he said. reduced refuge. “I think we could see some sort of spike low between US$4 and US$4.25 (per bushel) range,” he said. “I think that when we get down to that point, GENUITY® BECAUSE EVERY KERNEL MATTERS. VISIT YOUR SEED REP OR GENUITYTRAITS.CA the market is going to prob- ably be as short as it can get, ALWAYS FOLLOW IRM, GRAIN MARKETING AND ALL OTHER STEWARDSHIP AND PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Details of these requirements can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication. and with the ethanol demand, ©2013 Monsanto Company there should be people willing to scoop things up.”

Genuity AD# 40033 “simplicity and convenience” Insertion Order # LCA00389 905.403.0055 > [email protected] Client: Monsanto Pub: Manitoba Co-operator Dimensions: Jr. Tab 4/C = 8.125” x 10” 8 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 Agriculture Hall of Fame There were six Manitobans inducted to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame July 10. This is the sixth instalment of the inductee citations

Manitoba 4-H leaders leaders come from a diversity of backgrounds and professions. ince 1913, 4-H leaders have helped shape Whether a farmer, teacher, homemaker, profes- Manitoba’s youth into strong citizens of the sional or tradesperson, each leader has exhibited S province, the nation and the world. These their commitment through their volunteer efforts leaders have remained innovative in developing to teach and mentor youth in the development programs that nurture citizenship, leadership, of skills and knowledge they will use at home, in responsibility and independence in youth. their communities, in business and throughout Through their volunteer efforts the leaders have their lives. These individuals are not only the taught young future leaders the importance of leaders within 4-H but are very often key leaders hard work, setting and achieving personal goals, in other community organizations and initiatives. and instilling an obligation of service to commu- The agriculture industry, agricultural organi- nity and others. zations and rural communities are stronger and By following the 4-H motto of “Learn to Do by more vibrant because of the contributions of 4-H Doing,” leaders have shared their knowledge and leaders and members. Many have also taken their skills and mentored youth in the development leadership skills developed as 4-H leaders and of life skills that have enabled them to achieve members and transferred them to their profes- success in agriculture, business, home and com- sional lives. humility in the role they have played in the lives munity. 4-H leaders and members have assumed leader- of youth and young adults. The reward in nurtur- The total contribution of 4-H members to soci- ship positions regionally, provincially and nation- ing young individuals, from their early beginnings ety throughout their entire lives is immeasurable, ally in both rural and urban centres within and in the 4-H program to becoming the next genera- and many members directly attribute their suc- outside of agriculture and often credit their 4-H tion of society’s leaders, is evident in every aspect cess in part to the dedication and commitment experiences as the foundation of their success. of the 4-H journey. The title of 4-H leader is truly of their 4-H leaders. Today, as in the past, 4-H 4-H leaders share a great sense of pride and a badge of honour.

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Canadian Young Speakers Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762. for Agriculture Competition Aug. 22-23: Sheep-shearing course at Tony Atkinson’s Farm, near Brandon with instructor Brian Greaves. Go to: www.mbsheep.ca for more info. Aug. 23-24: Manitoba Sheep Association Annual Show and Sale, Rivers. For more info visit www.mbsheep.ca or email mb@ mbsheep.ca. Sept. 28-29: Manitoba Plowing Match; horse, tractor and vintage classes. From Carberry, six miles north on Hwy. 5 to Road 67N and two miles west. For more infor- mation, contact, Barb Boundy, at [email protected]. 2014 Feb. 4-5: Manitoba Beef Producers 35th annual general meeting, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave. W., Brandon. For more info visit mbbeef.ca. Join the young Canadians who are speaking up for agriculture.

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As part of this unique competition, contestants prepare a five-to seven-minute Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact info at speech on one of five agriculture-related topics and present it in public. [email protected]. Cash prizes are available for two age groups: Junior (11 to 15) and Senior (16 to 24). Aug. 23-25: Corn and Apple Festival, The 29th annual Canadian Young Speakers Morden. Visit www.cornandapple. Canadian Young Speakers com or call 204-823-2676. for Agriculture competition takes place on Aug. 24-25: McCreary Fair and for Agriculture. Rodeo. Call 204-835-2022 or Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Royal email [email protected]. It’s your time to shine. Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario. Sept. 7-8: Double B Rodeo and Country Fair, Beausejour. Call 204- For competition rules, a list of speaking topics 205-0723 or email doublebrodeo@ highspeedcrow.ca. and accommodation assistance please visit Sept. 13-15: Harvest Moon Festival, Clearwater. Visit www.cysa-joca.ca. harvestmoonfestival.ca. The application deadline is Sept. 30, 2013. Oct. 5: Roland Pumpkin Fair. Call 204-343-2314 or email artcam@ gmail.com. Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Manitoba Livestock Expo, Brandon. Call 204-726-3590 or visit www. brandonfairs.com. The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 9 Olde Tyme Harvest to Safer if headed in the opposite direction raise funds for Canadian Foodgrains Bank World record to be set at antique threshing bee in Langenburg

rganizers of the Aug. 24 Olde Tyme Harvest in O Langenburg, Sask. say they have lined up 37 antique threshing machines for an event to raise funds for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB). That woud break the old record of 29 established in Rock River, Wisconsin in 2008. Included among the vin- Though mainly resident in the boreal forest, more moose have been venturing south on to the prairie in recent years. photo: suzanne paddock tage equipment coming to the event is a 1911 Case, a 1911 Type D 10-20 Titan, a 1917 Model R Waterloo Boy, a 1912 30-60 Rumley Model E, a 1927 18-36 Hart-Parr, and a 1927 McCormick Deering 15-30. There will also be antique drills, trucks and other equip- ment on display. In addition to the thresh- ing, the event will feature Saskatchewan singer Codie Prevost, comedian Steve StubbleJumpski, an eight-acre corn maze, local crafts and other exhibits and attractions. The day begins with a pan- cake breakfast at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. and the first threshing demonstration at 1 p.m.

Frost hits Brazilian wheat and coffee crops sao paulo / reuters

ate-July frosts that fell on Brazil’s south- L ern grain-growing region has caused signifi- cant losses to this season’s wheat and next year’s cof- fee crops — and further damage was expected after more chilly weather last week. “The probability of frost is about 90 per cent, It all starts here. though specific areas may With locally tested, high-yielding, Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybean varieties. be spared, depending on the land and the wind,” Our Canadian breeders access the best soybean genetics in the world, rigorously selecting traits said meteorologist Fern- and technologies to develop varieties uniquely suited to your farm. So the moment your ando Mendonca. Syngenta soybean seed enters the soil, you’ve set yourself up for success. It’s estimated Parana, one of Brazil’s top two wheat-producing states, will lose a third of its soon- to-be-harvested wheat. It’s now expected the gov- ernment will increase the quota for imported wheat that can be brought in duty free. The quota is currently at two million tonnes, and millers will likely look to buy North American wheat. Visit SyngentaFarm.ca or contact our Customer Resource Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA (1-877-964-3682). Frost hit Parana’s cof- Always read and follow label directions. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Genuity®, Genuity and Design®, Genuity Icons and Roundup Ready 2 Yield® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology, LLC; Syngenta Inc. is a licensed fee crop even harder, with user. Follow grain marketing and all other stewardship and pesticide label directions. Details of these requirements can be found in the Syngenta losses of more than 60 per Stewardship Agreement. © 2013 Monsanto Canada Inc. © 2013 Syngenta. cent expected.

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Cattle Prices COLUMN (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg August 16, 2013 Slaughter Cattle

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 76.00 - 84.00 D3 Cows 67.00 - 72.00 Interested buyers coming Bulls 80.00 - 90.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 123.00 - 137.00 (801-900 lbs.) 130.00 - 138.00 (701-800 lbs.) 135.00 - 148.00 forward from all directions (601-700 lbs.) 140.00 - 155.00 (501-600 lbs.) 145.00 - 160.00 (401-500 lbs.) 150.00 - 165.00 Pasture in the southwest is showing some pressure Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) 115.00 - 125.00 (701-800 lbs.) 120.00 - 133.00 (601-700 lbs.) 125.00 - 137.00 Auction yard schedules (501-600 lbs.) 130.00 - 140.00 Brandon Logan (401-500 lbs.) 130.00 - 145.00 Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario CNSC Ashern Closed until mid-August Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 120.00 $ 115.15 - 133.65 Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) — 108.24 - 127.90 Brandon Regular sales every Tuesday D1, 2 Cows 78.00 - 89.00 58.21 - 83.15 throughout summer D3 Cows 70.00 - 79.00 58.21 - 83.15 Bulls — 79.91 - 97.18 avourable pasture land conditions con- Gladstone Closed until Aug. 19 Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 131.00 - 145.00 $ 132.10 - 147.03 tinue to keep yearlings out of Manitoba’s (801-900 lbs.) 135.00 - 149.00 129.65 - 150.20 (701-800 lbs.) 135.00 - 153.00 124.01 - 157.31 F auction yards, according to Robin Hill, Grunthal Weekly sales throughout summer (601-700 lbs.) 140.00 - 159.00 133.46 - 170.51 manager at Heartland Livestock in Virden. (501-600 lbs.) 142.00 - 165.00 141.96 - 184.02 “Yearlings have lots of grass out there,” Killarney Regular sales start Aug. 20 (401-500 lbs.) 150.00 - 175.00 147.25 - 184.32 Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 118.00 - 132.00 $ 120.70 - 133.84 he said. “Guys don’t need to sell them even Ste. Rose Sales starting Aug. 22 (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 140.00 125.52 - 134.50 though the prices are good. In our area, pas- (701-800 lbs.) 125.00 - 141.00 122.74 - 144.37 Winnipeg Sales throughout summer (601-700 lbs.) 128.00 - 144.00 119.64 - 145.34 ture conditions look really good due to the recent rains.” (501-600 lbs.) 135.00 - 148.00 108.31 - 155.52 Virden Regular sales every Wednesday (401-500 lbs.) 138.00 - 148.00 112.48 - 157.61 According to Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives’ weekly crop report released throughout summer Futures (August 16, 2013) in U.S. Aug. 12, pasture conditions throughout most of Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change August 2013 123.70 1.03 August 2013 154.10 -0.15 the province are rated good to excellent. October 2013 128.10 1.03 September 2013 157.07 -0.75 The report said recent rains and warmer December 2013 129.87 1.00 October 2013 159.35 -1.17 February 2014 131.15 0.85 November 2013 160.02 -0.68 temperatures during the week ended Aug. 12 “It’s a great position to be in as April 2014 132.10 0.53 January 2014 159.05 -0.82 helped conditions. However, some pasture June 2014 126.65 0.30 March 2014 158.85 -0.55 beef producers, and it looks like land in the province’s southwest is beginning to show grazing pressure. we’re in for a very nice fall of Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) Hill said he doesn’t see numbers picking up Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous selling.” August 10, 2013 Year­ August 10, 2013 Year until mid-September at the earliest, but added Canada 44,625 46,320 Prime 468 286 there is a lot of interest from the U.S. now that East 10,250 9,917 AAA 18,530 19,226 some yearlings have entered the market. robin hill West 34,375 36,403 AA 16,841 18,842 “There’s a lot of interest coming from the Manitoba NA NA A 1,123 1,263 U.S. 633,000 640,000 B 943 819 West, East and the U.S.,” he said. “It’s a great D 5,968 4,875 position to be in as beef producers, and it At the opening on Aug. 19, the Canadian E 241 506 looks like we’re in for a very nice fall of selling.” dollar was worth US96.72 cents. Additionally, with an expected record U.S. Increased interest in butcher cattle should corn crop, Canadian barley prices have moved help keep prices from drastically declining this Hog Prices lower, which benefits feeder cattle prices. fall, as many more cattle will soon be coming (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture According to the Alberta Canola Producers to auction, Hill said. E - Estimation Commission’s Aug. 16 report, Lethbridge bar- “We’re getting into that time of the year MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) ley was $4.08 per bushel, down more than $1 where volumes of butchers could increase in MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 198.00E 198.29 179.04 from the previous month. the next month,” he said. “I don’t know exactly MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 182.00E 182.32 163.78 “The U.S. corn crop is going to be a big fac- when volume will increase, but it’s going to ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 191.55 190.25 164.35 tor in what barley is going to be priced at here happen here in the next month. P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 194.42 192.49 170.78 in Manitoba,” Hill said. “The feed costs are “I think the volume of butchers coming in going to be quite a bit lower than last year. could affect prices,” he added. Futures (August 16, 2013) in U.S. Where it’s going to set out, no one knows yet, As for feeder cattle, prices should stay rela- Hogs Close Change but we’re definitely seeing positive trade on tively steady. October 2013 87.30 2.05 December 2013 84.02 1.87 the feeder cattle.” “The feeder trade is going to be very posi- February 2014 85.85 1.35 The weak Canadian dollar has also led many tive,” Hill said. “I’m not going to say prices will April 2014 85.65 0.60 U.S. buyers to look north of the border for be higher, but I think if it stays right where it’s May 2014 89.10 0.45 butcher cattle, Hill said. at, I’m going to keep everyone around me very “Butchers went south of the border this happy.” week,” he said. “With where our dollar is sit- Other Market Prices ting, there’s probably a little more profit on Brandon Logan writes for Commodity News Service selling those cattle into that market. The U.S. Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and is very aggressive on buying bulls.” commodity market reporting. Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg (head) SunGold $/cwt (wooled fats) Toronto Specialty Meats Ewes Choice 72.17 - 102.93 10.00 Lambs (110+ lb.) Next 132.81 - 148.21 (95 - 109 lb.) sale is 156.19 - 166.28 (80 - 94 lb.) Aug. 21 147.09 - 167.98 briefs (Under 80 lb.) 142.04 - 188.20 (New crop) — U.S. groups file for were not in compliance Union filed their motion to Chickens Eggs with WTO obligations and intervene. Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded intervener status ordered changes by May 23. The groups’ motion follows Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the reuters / Canada has Last week four U.S. a July 25 filing by the suit’s 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board asked the World Trade groups asked for intervener plaintiffs — which include 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective June 12, 2011. 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous Organization to form a status against a joint U.S./ the Canadian Cattlemen’s A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 compliance panel to review Canadian/Mexican lawsuit Association, Canadian Pork A Large 1.8500 1.8200 the U.S. rules for labelling to shut down mandatory Council, seven U.S. livestock Turkeys A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 meat based on its country COOL. producers’ and meat proces- Minimum prices as of August 25, 2013 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 of origin, Canadian agri- The United States sors’ groups, and Mexico’s 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 culture and international Cattlemen’s Association National Confederation of Grade A ...... $2.035 B 0.45 0.45 trade ministers said on (USCA), American Sheep Livestock Organizations — Undergrade ...... $1.945 C 0.15 0.15 Monday. Industry Association (ASI), for a preliminary injunction Hen Turkeys The WTO ruled last year Consumer Federation of to halt implementation of Goats (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) that the U.S. country-of-ori- America (CFA) and the recently amended COOL Grade A ...... $2.025 Winnipeg (head) Toronto gin labelling (COOL) rules U.S. National Farmers rules. Undergrade ...... $1.925 (Fats) ($/cwt) Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Kids — 110.19 - 220.00 (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys — — Grade A ...... $2.025 Mature — 68.07 - 212.33 Undergrade ...... $1.925 Tom Turkeys Horses (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...... $1.930 Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports Undergrade...... $1.845 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. <1,000 lbs. — 14.00 - 41.81 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 1,000 lbs.+ — 25.16 - 45.62 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 11 GRAIN MARKETS column Export and International Prices

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Wheat Canola may take cues from Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 230.82 235.60 316.61 Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 269.12 269.49 338.56 this week’s StatsCan numbers Coarse Grains Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 179.24 186.42 314.07 Chicago soybeans have surged on dry weather forecasts Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 233.92 234.73 248.67 oilseeds Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 499.57 498.10 608.51 Terryn Shiells Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 938.89 918.38 1,169.53 For three-times-daily market CNSC reports from Commodity News Service Canada, anola futures on the ICE Futures visit “Today in Markets” at Winnipeg Futures Canada trading platform moved higher www.manitobacooperator.ca. ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business August 16, 2013 C during the week ended Aug. 16, breaking above the key resistance level of $500 per tonne. barley Last Week Week Ago The rally was led by strong gains seen in the October 2013 189.00 189.00 Chicago soybean complex. Canola futures were also supported by some December 2013 194.00 194.00 independent fundamental factors, including But there aren’t many problems to speak of March 2014 194.00 194.00 rumours of fresh export demand and contin- with the Canadian canola crop, which likely will Canola Last Week Week Ago ued worries about slow crop development in lead to choppy trade throughout the next cou- Western Canada. ple of weeks. November 2013 500.60 483.70 With temperatures below average recently, January 2014 506.30 489.20 crops have developed slower than normal, Bullish book for beans which is raising concerns they will be more sus- In the U.S., soybeans surged sharply higher, as March 2014 511.40 494.60 ceptible to early frost. previously mentioned, underpinned by con- But warmer weather has returned as of mid- cerns about dry weather forecasts for U.S. soy- August and is expected to stick around for at bean-growing regions next week. least a little while, which will help speed up the A bullish U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Crops development process. report, released Aug. 12, was also behind the If weather conditions stay good and crops rally in soybeans, as the government agency Report for August 19, 2013 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan avoid frost damage, some traders believe the reported smaller-than-expected U.S. soybean Spot Market Spot Market Canadian canola crop could produce a record- production for 2013-14. USDA estimated the Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless large 16 million tonnes. U.S. soybean crop would produce 3.255 billion Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) We will find out some updated production bushels, below expectations of 3.336 billion. estimates from Statistics Canada on Aug. 21, The USDA report was also friendly for Large Green 15/64 17.10 - 18.00 Canaryseed 24.75 - 27.00 which will help provide some direction for can- Chicago corn futures, but they finished the week Laird No. 1 17.50 - 18.00 Oil Sunflower Seed — ola futures. only slightly higher, as the post-USDA rally was Eston No. 2 16.75 - 18.75 Desi Chickpeas 23.80 - 25.00 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released short lived. updated supply-and-demand tables on Aug. 13 The agency pegged 2013-14 U.S. corn pro- Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) Beans (Cdn. cents per pound) and estimated Canadian canola production at duction at 13.76 billion bushels, down from its Green No. 1 12.30 - 12.50 Fababeans, large — 14.6 million tonnes in 2013-14, above the 2012- previous estimate of 13.95 billion and expecta- Medium Yellow No. 1 7.15 - 8.00 Feed beans — 13 level of 13.3 million. tions of 14.01 billion bushels. Another noteworthy change in the Agri- But the rally was short lived because of the Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans 36.00 - 36.00 culture Department’s supply-and-demand fact that a 13.76-billion-bushel U.S. corn crop is Feed Pea (Rail) 6.25 - 8.60 No. 1 Great Northern — tables was its carry-out stocks estimates for can- still record large. Strong competition from South Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans 51.00 - 51.00 ola in both 2012-13 and 2013-14. American corn supplies was also bearish. The agency upped its 2012-13 ending stocks USDA’s report had a neutral effect on U.S. Yellow No. 1 38.75 - 40.75 No. 1 Light Red Kidney 51.00 - 51.00 estimate for canola to 650,000 tonnes, from its wheat futures, including those in Chicago, Brown No. 1 34.00 - 35.75 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney — previous estimate of 350,000. Ending stocks Minneapolis and Kansas City (which are now Oriental No. 1 27.30 - 28.75 No. 1 Black Beans 40.00 - 40.00 are estimated at 700,000 tonnes for 2013-14, traded in Chicago). USDA left its all-wheat pro- up from July’s estimate of 400,000. Though duction estimate for 2013-14 unchanged. No. 1 Pinto Beans 40.00 - 40.00 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada increased its Chicago wheat futures were lower, while No. 1 Small Red — ending stocks forecasts, the numbers are still Kansas City and Minneapolis futures were Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink 42.00 - 42.00 tight for both crop years, as anything less than mostly weaker, with the exception of the nearby one million tonnes is considered tight. September contract on both trading platforms. SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS The market didn’t seem to react much to the Export demand is still strong globally, but talk Report for August 16, 2013 in US$ cwt tables, as most other aspects of the report were is that U.S. wheat prices are overpriced and need NuSun (oilseed) 20.80 21.45 little changed from July’s release. to move lower in order to attract fresh demand. With the key resistance of $500 now broken, There were some reports earlier in the week Confection 32.00* Call for details — North American weather and what happens of adverse weather slowing the progress of the Source: National Sunflower Association with the Chicago soybean market will be deter- Russian wheat harvest, but conditions turned mining factors in where the market moves. around by the end of the week and things were There’s still some room to the upside in moving along well again. Chicago soybeans, due to nervousness about production due to unfavourable weather fore- Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service casts throughout mid-August, which could be Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and supportive going forward. commodity market reporting.

Forecasts for dry weather worry U.S. traders Analysts expect next USDA crop estimate to drop By Sam Nelson / Reuters cause severe harm to the vul- crops in the next report, but a lot of uncertainty due to “It’s August, which is often nerable soybean crop since now they’re not so sure of that,” the turn to dry weather. Drier a slow and choppy month. hicago Board of Trade it is in its pod-setting stage a trader said. weather through the end of The crop tour is going on, so (CBOT) soybean and of growth. The USDA in its August crop August likely will begin trim- I expect to see tweets from C corn futures rose three The turn to dry weather report pegged 2013 corn and ming U.S. corn and soybean there, moving the market,” said per cent on Monday, closing comes as analysts were pencil- soybean production at lofty lev- yield prospects, an agricultural Sterling Smith, a futures spe- in on four-week highs, as dry ling in bumper crops of U.S. els, but below the estimates of meteorologist said. cialist for Citigroup. weather threatened to trim U.S. corn and soybeans on big plant- many analysts. “Co r n y i e l d s m a y b e This week’s annual ProFarmer crop yields. ings of each and a mild summer Traders and analysts have trimmed a little, and I would tour of Midwest crops is Dry weather now could fur- following a late start due to a been expecting USDA to show be surprised if we don’t cut expected to find potential ther lower condition ratings wet spring sowing season. larger crop prospects in its soybean yields,” said John Dee, bumper crops of corn and soy- and interfere with the corn ker- “I think after USDA’s report upcoming September crop a meteorologist for Global beans but also crop maturity nel filling process, and could everyone was expecting bigger report, but they note there is Weather Monitoring. that is below normal. 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 LIVESTOCK husbandry — the science, S K I LL O R ART t O F F a r M i n G BIXS 2.0 promises easier, faster access to carcass data Canadian software developers enlisted to hammer out the kinks in CCA’s carcass information system

By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

anchers aren’t typi- cally the computer nerd Rtype, and many might be pleased to hear that the Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS) is due for an update aimed at smoothing out its rough edges. Larry Thomas, the national co-ordinator for the program supported by the Canadian Cat- tlemen’s Association, said that after almost two years in opera- tion, the online database that serves up a range of carcass information based on RFID tag data is due for an overhaul. “When you build anything this big and complicated, you’ve got to find out what is and isn’t working and decide where you’re going,” said Tho- mas. About six months ago, BIXS staff started reviewing feed- back from users with an eye on streamlining the process and making it easier to import and export data. The initial version was aimed at getting a workable system out the door fast that would show the industry what was possible before zeroing in on refinements. “BIXS 2.0” will be ready for launch this fall, and will be followed by a further amended system a few weeks later. “It’s a redesign that will be much easier and much faster to engage with. It’ll basically be a couple of clicks and validation information and away you go,” said Thomas. The CCA has contracted Arcurve Inc., a Canadian-based software development firm, to create the next version. Arcurve was the successful bidder in a rigorous request- for-proposals process that solicited responses from soft- ware development firms across Producers who participate in BIXS can receive data on their animals after they’ve reached the packer. photo: laura rance North America. Last winter the BIXS team began a process to evaluate the effective and reliable interfac- current version of BIXS to pin- “It’s a redesign that will be much easier and ing with existing software sys- point shortcomings and decide tems, and will be significantly on a pathway forward. much faster to engage with. It’ll basically be a less expensive to build, main- The team interviewed com- couple of clicks and validation information and tain and evolve than the current mercial beef industry software away you go.” version, which is critical to the development and service firms, sustainability of BIXS. packers, feedlots, retail inter- “An industry-wide informa- ests, existing value chains and ing existing commercial soft- larry thomas tion-sharing system remains others to discover the precise ware systems and services. And one of the key priorities for the benefits needed from BIXS. the next version will enable Canadian Cattlemen’s Asso- This feedback was used to blind queries using a Sourcer ciation and I am encouraged build a specification of the next Utility, which enables cross- 5,000 users of the system, but version to launch before they with the announcement of our version of BIXS, which will be segment communication based we aren’t there,” he said. invest time and money in build- involvement with Arcurve,” says smaller and more nimble than on individual animal or carcass However, data already in the ing their own complementary Travis Toews, chairman of the the current version. data or health and manage- system amounts to 2.4 mil- systems. BIXS advisory committee to the Import and export function- ment protocols. lion carcass records going back The new version will be CCA executive. ality will be improved and it Thomas couldn’t say how to 2011 from Cargill and JBS animal-centric where actions BIXS is presently funded will handle many thousands of may ranchers are logging on to plants as well as 140,000 cow- are applied to animals and through AAFC’s Agricultural users and millions of records. the system currently, but did calf records. More feedlot data recorded across their lifetime Flexibility Fund as part of Cana- BIXS 2 will key only on cross- peg the number at well short of is needed, but Thomas believes up to detailed carcass data da’s Economic Action Plan. segment data of economic “critical mass.” that third-party providers are acquisition. importance and avoid duplicat- “Ideally, we’d like to have over waiting for the fully refined BIXS 2 will be built for quick, [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 13 U.S. beef industry to offer ‘tender’ cuts Canadian beef researchers hope to launch a similar system within two years

By Daniel Winters these established thresholds. Klassen, who added that a sys- CO-OPERATOR STAFF “We’re trying to Now, approved beef processors tem might be ready within a will be able to market products couple of years. ack in the days when oxen figure out the as “USDA-Certified Tender” or Canada’s existing grading sys- past their prime usually most cost-effective “Very Tender” through product tem is a fairly reliable measure B ended up on dinner plates, ways to determine labelling, advertisements and of overall eating quality, he said. there was a saying that eaters of promotions. Although it doesn’t specifically such fare would “sit down hungry tenderness.” On the Canadian side, Klas- address tenderness, the other and stand up tired.” sen said that data collected indications built into it can be A century or so later, with MARK KLASSEN from Beef Quality Audits based used to infer that a particular the realization that tenderness on lab studies using shear force cut will be tender. is one of the most significant techniques and consumer “It’s not a perfect system, but factors in consumer acceptance assessments since 2001 have it’s certainly a useful system,” of beef, the U.S. Department “You could use that method tain cuts of beef, no matter how shown that the overall trend said Klassen. “But with what of Agriculture (USDA) is set to on any piece of beef that you high their USDA quality grade, in beef north of the border we’re working on now, we hope launch a new program which had an interest in knowing the may not be as tender. appears to be steadily moving to get to the point where in a will guarantee it on the label. tenderness of,” said Klassen, To address these issues and towards increased tenderness. very practical way we can make Mark Klassen, director of who added that gauging the provide consumers with a He added that the CCA is also an assessment of tenderness technical services for the Cana- tenderness of the entire carcass more useful purchasing tool, working with the beef indus- while we’re grading.” dian Cattlemen’s Association, could be done just by testing a the USDA’s Agricultural Mar- try to develop ways to use shear In June, Cargill became the said that it appears that the few loin samples. keting Service (AMS) worked force measuring instruments first processor to have a pro- USDA is using a mechanical A recent post on the USDA’s with academia and industry to and existing grading tools to gram certified by USDA, and shear force testing protocol that blog explained the new criteria. develop an accurate system to create a new classification sys- there are two other programs uses meat cores or slices taken Although some beef may not rate beef cuts as either tender or tem for Canadian beef that under review — one other beef from middle cuts or the loin technically make the top grades very tender. might be similar to the USDA’s. processor and a major grocery area of a carcass to measure such as Choice or Prime, it may Based on an objective scale, “We’re trying to figure out store chain. how much pressure is required in fact be rated just as tender by the system ensures that spe- the most cost-effective ways to cut it. consumers, and similarly, cer- cific beef cuts consistently meet to determine tenderness,” said [email protected]

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Manitoba Beef Producers announces bursary “I DumpeD recipients Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has selected four outstanding rural my LoaD in Manitoba students as recipients of the 2013 MBP Bursary. Each will receive $500 toward their studies. The selected the Field” students are children of active beef producers or active beef producers Anonymous Farmer themselves. Applicants were evalu- Dauphin, Manitoba ated and selected by the MBP bursary committee. The selected students include:

• Cassie Scott — Boissevain. University of Manitoba, University 1. Interested in a bachelor of science and veteri- nary medicine.

• Sydney Sprenger — Alexander, Dalhousie University. Interested in bachelor of science in agriculture and veteri- nary medicine.

• Raina Syrnyk — Ethelbert. University of Manitoba, University 1. Interested in pre-veteri- nary medicine

• Tyler Workman — Minto. University of Manitoba, University 1. Interested in the faculty of agriculture.

As part of the applica- tion process, students Don’t dump it anywhere. were required to submit a short essay on what the if you’re short on grain storage, go smooth. Westeel Smoothwall. beef industry means to Quick, clean and easy. Just one of your many Westeel total Farm solutions. their family, their com- munity and Manitoba. For more information on MBP bursaries, visit www. mbbeef.ca. For more information visit westeel.com/mc 14 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS

Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers n/a n/a n/a Aug-12 Aug-14 n/a n/a Aug-16 No. on offer n/a n/a n/a 104 479 n/a n/a 140 over 1,000lbs n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 900-1000 n/a n/a n/a 110.00-127.00 124.00-137.00 n/a n/a 118.00-137.00 800-900 n/a n/a n/a 128.00-141.00 131.00-143.00 n/a n/a 127.00-142.00 700-800 n/a n/a n/a 133.00-151.00 138.00-148.00 n/a n/a 135.00-149.00 600-700 n/a n/a n/a 145.00-155.00 140.00-155.00 n/a n/a 142.00-156.00 500-600 n/a n/a n/a 145.00-158.00 145.00-160.00 n/a n/a 150.00-160.00 400-500 n/a n/a n/a n/a 145.00-162.00 n/a n/a 155.00-165.00 300-400 n/a n/a n/a n/a 148.00-168.00 n/a n/a n/a Feeder heifers 900-1000lbs n/a n/a n/a 105.00-121.00 105.00-120.00 n/a n/a 105.00-118.00 800-900 n/a n/a n/a 115.00-127.00 119.00-131.00 n/a n/a 120.00-123.00 700-800 n/a n/a n/a 130.00-140.00 122.00-135.00 n/a n/a 115.00-138.00 600-700 n/a n/a n/a 128.00-143.00 124.00-138.00 n/a n/a 122.00-136.00 500-600 n/a n/a n/a 130.00-145.00 128.00-142.00 n/a n/a 130.00-142.00 400-500 n/a n/a n/a n/a 128.00-146.00 n/a n/a n/a 300-400 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Slaughter Market

No. on offer n/a n/a n/a 39 479 n/a n/a 140 D1-D2 Cows n/a n/a n/a 76.00-82.00 73.00-79.00 n/a n/a 77.00-82.00 D3-D5 Cows n/a n/a n/a 68.00-75.00 68.00-73.00 n/a n/a 68.00-75.00 Age Verified n/a n/a n/a n/a 76.00-81.00 n/a n/a n/a Good Bulls n/a n/a n/a 80.00-90.00 85.00-92.00 n/a n/a 95.00-98.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 106.00-110.00 105.00-110.50 n/a n/a 106.00-107.00 Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a 104.00-108.00 104.00-108.50 n/a n/a 105.00-109.00 Feeder Cows n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 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.)

COLUMN Working with your vet will improve your bottom line With higher cattle prices, some consultation can be a good investment

been used, then you must wait keting. Semen checking bulls the bottom line. Remember to Many more invasive proce- Roy Lewis, DVM before shipping. eliminates the poor fertil- set up implant strategies that dures — such as cancerous Beef 911 You need a good working ity ones so they, too, can be best utilize your type of feed eye removal and claw amputa- relationship with your local shipped. You may even be able and the length of time you tions for septic arthritis — can butcher or abattoir. In cases of to increase the cow-to-bull own the calves. Whether you restore value and eliminate a a broken leg or downer animal ratio if you know all of your sell on the rail or by the pound potential animal welfare sce- he cattle market has from injury, emergency slaugh- bulls are fertile. may also influence the type nario. Many times these cows rebounded significantly ter can often allow salvage of You should also go with the of implant you use. There are can stay in the herd for several Tin recent months to the a fair amount of the value in vaccination program your vet- many different implants out more years. point where a large, mature meat. Again, it is good to get erinarian suggests. They best there with varying lengths of Health is always changing bull could bring upwards of these checked out first, as a know your geographical region duration and strength. Work and veterinarians are abreast $2,000. downer from an injury versus and the type of operation you with your vet to devise the of the new, emerging dis- This will no doubt increase a downer animal from a dead run. Their goal is to employ best implant strategy. eases as well as topics such the calls veterinarians will get fetus inside or a bad mastitis the best combinations of vac- Veterinarians also learn a lot as animal welfare, beef qual- to look at sick calves, as well as will have two totally different cines to help increase your from a timely post-mortem. ity assurance, antimicrobial or dealing with production losses outcomes. farm’s biosecurity, and they This is especially true if we parasite resistance, genetics, from decreased weight gains or There has been a lot of won’t recommend vaccines identify a preventable disease traceability and performance- lack of cows getting pregnant, skimping on management that don’t have an economic or one (such as coccidiosis) enhancing technologies that which also can generate huge procedures since BSE even impact on your farm. where preventive treatment affect gain. returns if corrected. Of course, though a decade has passed. By palpating your heifer strategies can be devised. If Think of all these things the veterinarians have always pro- Some producers stopped preg- replacements before breeding an unexplained death occurs, next time you are hesitant to vided these services, but poor nancy checking, others elected freemartins, small-pelvised, take it in for an autopsy. By call your veterinarian. They returns to producers in recent not to semen evaluate their reproductively immature and looking at the internal organs, have always been on your side years has resulted in our serv- bulls, and still others stopped bred heifers can be identified response to treatment can be and should help you enhance ices being underutilized. vaccinating completely or and culled. At the same time, evaluated. As well, the cause of survivability of cattle under This article will review bet- reduced it significantly. give the shots for IBR and death can be positively identi- your care, improve the repro- ter ways to utilize your veteri- It’s time to re-examine these BVD, which ward off against fied in the majority of cases. ductive rate in the herd and narian and hopefully maximize management strategies. By the infectious reproductive Many other procedures — weight gain in your calves, and your returns. pregnancy checking, open diseases. This could improve such as foot care, udder care, take other steps to improve First, it’s imperative that cows are sent out earlier, and your conception rate. monitoring for early signs your profitability. animals be examined before you save feed and the labour When the economic returns of cancer eye, examining treatment. If an ailment can- of observing cows for calv- dwindled, so did our enthusi- lumps and bumps, or treat- not be treated or the prognosis ing when they are not preg- asm for doing procedures that ing wooden tongue or lumpy Roy Lewis is a Westlock, Alberta- is poor, the best solution may nant. All the open cows can improve margins but also take jaw — will not only increase based veterinarian specializing in be to ship the animal. If anti- be marketed at the same time a bit of work. Implanting strat- the longevity of the cattle but, large-animal practice. He is also a biotics or other drugs requir- or grouped with neighbours’ egies and treating parasites are in many cases, enhance their part-time technical services vet for ing a withdrawal period have open cows for load lot mar- definitely worth doing to boost value when marketed. Merck Animal Health. The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 15

COLUMN Centre plays key role in technology transfer Research into optimizing barn design and reducing barn emissions offers valuable insights

improving the areas identified in involves replacement of the cir- The effectiveness of the ATU of water per day, with one unit Bernie Peet this project. culating water when the level of in reducing ammonia levels consuming 663 litres per day. Peet on Pigs contaminants reaches a certain increased over time, from a 22 Wide variations in water con- Reducing emissions level. per cent reduction in the first sumption between ATUs were from hog barns Predicala and Alvarado scaled week to 77 per cent in week 12. explained by differences in their Hog barns emit a number of con- up the previous experimental “This implies that the air fil- efficiency in removing ammonia he Prairie Swine Centre, taminants into the surrounding units into a commercial-size air tration units worked effectively — the more contaminants that which recently celebrated air, notably ammonia, hydrogen treatment unit (ATU), which was even at the start of the trial,” are removed, the more water is Tits 20th anniversary, is a sulphide and dust. Depending then fitted to three grow-finish Dr. Predicala said. “However, required. resource that benefits pork pro- on barn location, this may lead rooms. The exhaust air from each the reduction in ammonia lev- “Periodically draining the con- ducers across Canada by carry- to complaints about smell. The room was ducted to the ATU and els during the initial part of the taminated water and then add- ing out near-market research and Prairie Swine Centre has previ- passed through the biotrickling trial was not that high because ing fresh water into the ATU was providing technical information. ously investigated the use of air- filter. the ammonia levels in the room necessary to prevent the water In addition to its research, it cleaning technology based on “The results showed that the were relatively low compared to from getting saturated, which maintains a comprehensive “biotrickling filtration,” which air treatment units were effective when pigs were nearly market consequently can adversely database of technical refer- involves the use of micro-organ- in reducing the levels of ammo- weight.” impact the biofilm activity on ences on its web-based Pork isms on a filter medium that nia, dust, and odour from the Dust levels post-treatment the biotrickling filter media, Insight, in addition to being the break down the contaminants. airstream at the exhaust of the remained very similar through- thereby reducing the contami- lead communicator for Swine The system contains packing grow-finish rooms by about 77 out the trial, despite the dust nant removal efficiency of the Innovation Porc, a $9.6-million material, such as wood, ceram- per cent, 92 per cent, and 75 per levels in the rooms increasing as system,” said Predicala. multi-centre initiative aimed at ics or plastics, and is operated cent, respectively,” said Predicala. pigs grew in size. The maximum The 2012 Annual Research enhancing the competitiveness by recirculation of liquid through “Over the 12-week trial period, dust reduction of 92 per cent Report can be downloaded at and differentiation of Canada’s the packing. A biofilm, the layer levels of ammonia inside the was reached in week 12, while www.prairieswine.com. pork industry. The centre’s 2012 of bacteria, is developed on the room ranged from 5.2 ppm to the lowest, at 65 per cent, was research report provides the surface of the packing shortly 69.1 ppm, while the levels after measured in week three. Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain results of its work in the areas after the startup of the system. the treatment units ranged from The air treatment units con- Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and of engineering, nutrition and Maintenance of the system 4.0 ppm to 11.0 ppm.” sumed an average of 537 litres editor of Western Hog Journal. ethology (animal behaviour).

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warm back into the upper 20s, WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte with the odd 30 C reading not out Co-operator of the question. Since we’ll be on contributor the northern edge of this upper high there will be the continued potential for thunderstorms to ride over the ridge, especially emperatures warmed up at night. as predicted over the last Certainty in next week’s fore- T forecast period, but the cast is not that high, as the mod- overall weather pattern didn’t els are not in good agreement. quite play out as expected. Currently it looks as though The upper ridge of high pres- upper high pressure will con- sure was slower in developing tinue to dominate central North and pushing east. This allowed America, bringing with it plenty a few weak upper level systems of warm air. At the surface it to zip through southern and looks like low pressure will domi- central Manitoba last weekend, nate, which means good chances bringing clouds and triggering for showers and thunderstorms a few thunderstorms. This in pretty much every day next week. This series of graphs shows the average daily turn kept temperatures a little Along with the warm tempera- temperatures over the last year for Winnipeg, cooler and threw off the rest of tures, expect plenty of humid- along with the long-term average temperature. the forecast. ity, which will make it feel even The first graph shows the daily average For this forecast period, after hotter. All in all, it looks like we’ll temperature, with the blue areas being below a hot start to the week we’ll have a very summerlike ending average and the red areas above average. see typical summerlike tem- to what most consider the end The second graph is a 31-day running mean peratures during the middle of of summer. that smooths out day-to-day fluctuations in temperature, showing the general temperature the week, as a weak cold front Usual temperature range for trend. The last graph shows the actual daily high pushes through late on Tuesday this period: Highs, 19 to 29 C; and low temperatures. You can really see just or early Wednesday. Little if any lows, 6 to 15 C. how cold last March and April were. You can also precipitation is expected with see how June and early July were warm and the this front and highs will drop Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession second half of July and early August were below into the mid-20s under plenty with a BA (Hon.) in geography, average. of sunshine. specializing in climatology, from the The upper ridge of high pres- U of W. He operates a computerized sure is forecast to rebuild a lit- weather station near Birds Hill Park. tle bit toward the weekend. This Contact him with your questions and should allow temperatures to comments at [email protected].

A technical look at lightning If caught outdoors, you want to be as short as possible and have as little contact with the ground as possible

By Daniel Bezte leader is moving down from the about two centimetres wide and CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR As the electrons flow, they bump into air cloud. This is a narrow channel 7.5 km long, but lightning bolts that is coming down from the can be as long as 40 km, with was having a hard time com- particles, transferring energy in the form of heat base of the cloud, forming a zig- the record length being 190 km. ing up with a weather article and causing the air to heat up and glow. zag pattern as it builds towards These long bolts of lightning I for this week. (Remember, the ground. This step leader or often come out the side of the feel free to email me any ques- channel fills with electrons as storm and can hit the ground a tions or topic ideas that you it makes its way to the ground. long distance from the storm. have at [email protected].) As Once the step leader gets close This is where the term “bolt out I sat down to write, a line of to the ground, the positive of the blue” comes from. severe thunderstorms devel- streamers try to connect up As far as safety is concerned, oped and pushed through my of dust, water and ice to hit earth pushes electrons (which with it. Once one of them does there is no truly safe place from region. The storm didn’t have each other. These millions of are negative) away. In objects make the connection, the chan- lightning if you get caught much in the way of severe collisions allow for electrons that are good conductors (met- nel is complete and all the elec- outdoors. If you are caught weather, but did produce a lot to be transferred between par- als), electrons move easily so trons can now flow. This whole outdoors with no shelter avail- of lightning. According to my ticles, causing these particles these objects become strongly process, up to this point, will able, you want to minimize two Boltek lightning detector the to become charged. This is a positive; this makes them more typically take about one second. things. First of all, you want to storm, at its peak, was produc- very similar process to the one attractive to the negative charge The electrons in the channel be as short as possible, and sec- ing over 1,500 lightning strikes that gives you a charge when in the cloud. You can some- that are closest to the ground ondly you want to have as little every minute! This got me you drag your feet across a car- times see this when you’re out- will begin to flow first, followed contact with the ground as pos- thinking about lightning, so I pet in the winter. Within the side just before a thunderstorm. by electrons farther and farther sible. To accomplish this, you checked back over the articles thunderstorm, these same up- If someone’s hair starts to stand up the channel. As these elec- can squat on the balls of your I’ve written and it has been a and-down drafts separate the up, that means the individual trons flow, they bump into par- feet, tucking your head down few years since I last wrote in charged particles into regions, strands of hair have become ticles of air, transferring some with your hands over your ears. detail about lightning. So for so some areas of the storm charged, and since they have of their energy in the form of Luckily most of us will never this week’s article, I thought it become negatively charged, the same charge, they repel heat. This causes the air to heat find ourselves in this situation! would be good to take a look while other areas positively each other and begin stand- up and glow. Since the electrons If you have shelter nearby, the at how lightning is thought to charged. Exactly how this hap- ing up. By the way, this is not a flow from the bottom up, it may 30/30 rule is the easiest one to form, and then take a look at pens is still not completely good thing, so even though it appear the lightning originated remember. The first 30 means some lightning facts and safety understood. seems cool and funny, it should from the ground, even though it that if you see lightning and tips. When an area of the storm tell you there is a very strong originated in the cloud. If there then count to 30 or less before For this discussion we’ll look gains a strong-enough charge, charge in the clouds above you! is a large-enough charge in the you hear the thunder, it is time at a typical lightning strike that it will act on the air around As objects on the ground cloud, we may see two or three to head in for shelter. The sec- starts in the cloud and hits the it, causing it to ionize (the air become more and more “dumps” of electrons down the ond “30” means you should ground. First of all, lightning molecules break apart, forming positive they begin to send original channel. On the ground wait 30 minutes after the last is caused by a build of elec- positive and negative atoms). out what’s known as posi- we would see this as a multiple rumble of thunder before trical charge within a thun- This ionized air can now con- tive streamers. These positive flash of lightning. heading back outside. This derstorm. It’s believed strong duct electricity. Meanwhile on streamers reach out toward the Now, on to some lightning second one can be tough, but up-and-down drafts within a the ground, the strong negative cloud, trying to make a connec- safety information and facts. just remember that bolt out of thunderstorm cause particles charge in the clouds above the tion. At the same time, a step The average lightning bolt is the blue! The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 17 CROPS HUSBANDRY — THE SCIENCE, SKILL OR ART OF FARMING Beekeepers still waiting on border issue Many honey producers suffered huge losses last winter and could cut replacement costs by two-thirds if they could import American bees

By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF “If we could fi nd out what is causing this pen the border to imports of American bees. it would help, I mean O That’s the message many we still don’t have any Manitoba beekeepers will be giv- answers there.” ing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which is currently con- brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions conditions and terms the to subject provided are products brand ®

ducting a risk assessment of such a 2013,PHL. Limited. © Hi-Bred Pioneer to licensed marks service and Trademarks ALLAN CAMPBELL move, once they’re asked for their Pioneer TM,SM ®, opinion. documents. purchase and labeling the of part are which purchase of DuPont. of trademark registered a is Logo Oval DuPont The “We were hoping they would be into the external phase where federal Agriculture Minister Gerry they start to consult with us, but Ritz this spring. TM that should have been done in “It’s definitely an interest of mine July and we’re still waiting,” said and the government that we find Allan Campbell, president of the alternative mechanisms to assist the Manitoba Beekeepers Associa- bee producers so we don’t have a tion. reoccurrence of this,” Kostyshyn said. Like many other beekeepers, Last winter’s losses — upwards of Campbell said he’s hoping Ameri- 65 per cent — was unprecedented Last winter’s losses — upwards of 65 per cent — were unprecedented and may be a can bee packages will be available and may be a one-off. But bee- one-off. But beekeepers are fearful of a repeat. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK this winter to assist producers still keepers are fearful of a repeat, said rebuilding their hives after severe Campbell. losses last winter. “If we could find out what is caus- He said some honey produc- Producers are currently purchas- ment is complete and undergoing ing this, it would help,” he said. ers in the Gilbert Plains are down ing bee packages — a queen and an internal review, said a spokes- “I mean, we still don’t have any more than 1,000 hives, while other about a kilogram of worker bees — woman for the Canadian Food answers.” areas saw losses of about 45 per from New Zealand, Chile and Aus- Inspection Agency, adding it’s not Kostyshyn said producers cent. Importing worker bees would tralia for about $150 each. known when it will be ready for shouldn’t forget that winter bee greatly help the rebuilding, said American packages sell for about public comment. deaths are insurable through the Campbell. $55, but the border was effectively The matter needs to be moved Manitoba Agricultural Services Cor- “It wouldn’t be a perfect world, closed in 1987 following concerns along, said Ron Kostyshyn, minister poration. but it would be a big step in the about mites in U.S. bee populations. of Agriculture, Food and Rural Ini- right direction,” he said. The first draft of the risk assess- tiatives, who raised the issue with [email protected]

Chilly July meant Manitoba’s bees weren’t as busy as usual Cold weather has cut into prime bee-flying time, leaving hopes of a bumper honey harvest grounded

By Shannon VanRaes than normal — only to discover days, warm, not raining during the There was not as much late seed- CO-OPERATOR STAFF their bees haven’t been as busy as day although a little bit of evening ing in the east of the province, usual. showers is always good... we still making a late upswing in those Four weeks of unseasonably cold Preliminary numbers put the have potential in those areas,” regions less likely. Current varieties weather has taken a toll on the first extraction at about 70 pounds Lafrenière said. of canola usually finish flowering in ground. proving province’s beekeepers. per hive, well below the normal “We really need a good August the second week of August. “We had a slow start to begin average of 90 pounds, he said. yet to make a crop, right now it’s A reduction in the number of with, so it’s actually double slow,” But there is some hope, as late- kinda looking like it will be below hives following severe winter losses said provincial apiarist Rhéal seeded canola in the west of the average,” added Allan Campbell, will also reduce the amount of The Lafrenière. province may allow bees to forage president of the Manitoba Bee- honey produced in the province Many beekeepers didn’t make successfully in the last weeks of keepers Association. this year, Campbell added. their first extraction of honey until August if the weather is good. “But definitely any idea of a big July 23 or 24 — two weeks later “If we get a lot of good flying crop is kind of gone by now.” [email protected]

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Reduce the risk of a combine fire NEWS Do a pre-harvest check, and carry a fire extinguisher Syngenta to stack dual NDSU release Exposed wires and worn insulation can cause electrical anti-rootworm ith harvest season sparks that can lead to fires. actions into corn underway, it’s time If electrical fuses blow, opera- W to take precautions tors should suspect the cause Two modes of action against combine fires, says may be exposed wires. Inspect John Nowatzki, North Dakota wiring harnesses to make sure against insects plus State University Extension there are no exposed wires. herbicide tolerance Service agricultural machine Leaking hydraulic cylinders, systems specialist. hoses and fuel, and hydrau- Staff Crop residue buildup lic tanks are obvious condi- around combine engines and tions that cause combine fires. yngenta plans to pile exhaust pipes are obvious Repair leaks immediately and two distinct traits places where fires can start. wipe off any spilled oil and S into corn next year The surface temperature of fuel. Be particularly careful for use against corn root- exhaust pipes can be high while refuelling. Turn off the worm, a move meant to enough to ignite straw and engine and let it cool before extend its traits’ useful life. chaff. Operators should check refuelling. The company’s Cana- these areas regularly through- “Always have an approved, d i a n a r m r e c e n t l y out the day and remove any regularly maintained fire announced it will offer buildup of chaff, straw and extinguisher in every combine, two new corn variet- dust. The shields and cov- A few precautions can avoid a photo like this. tractor, truck and pickup used ies, Agrisure Duracade ers on older-model combines in the harvesting operations,” 5122 and Agrisure Dura- generally are less effective Nowatzki says. “Check the cade 5222, for the 2014 than the covers on newer tor these conditions regularly. pulleys and bearings. Newer condition of each fire extin- season. The new corns machines at preventing resi- Shut down the combine and combines may be equipped guisher daily. Finally, have will both contain Syn- due buildup around engines. stop the engine to check the with sensors to alert operators the local fire department’s genta’s Agrisure RW trait “Loose belts and worn bear- belts and bearings for poten- to potential hot spots. Oper- telephone number recorded stacked with its new ings can create enough heat to tial fire hazards. Remove any ators still need to find those in the cab of all the machines Duracade trait. ignite crop residue,” Nowatzki buildup of dust and crop resi- locations and make sure the and vehicles and listed in your “The Duracade trait is says. “Operators need to moni- due in contact with shafts, area is free of debris.” cellphone.” the first corn rootworm t r a i t l a u n c h e d w i t h insect resistance man- agement and the pres- ervation of technology durability in mind,” the company said. Greg Good, Syngenta Canada’s product lead for corn and soybeans, described the new corns in a press release as “a step change in effi- c a c y f o r p r o t e c t i o n against corn rootworm damage.” Corn rootworms feed on corn plants’ roots, t h u s s t u n t i n g p l a n t growth and limiting ear fill by reducing water and nutrient uptake. The new corns, Syn- genta said, will com- bine elements of both lepidopteran-active and coleopteran-active pro- tein for control of west- ern corn rootworm and northern corn rootworm (both coleopteran). The new trait stack, it said, carries the corn industry’s first hybrid Bt insect control protein for coleopteran plant pests. A g r i s u re D u r a c a d e 5122 would combine the Duracade trait with the Agrisure RW trait for two modes of action, plus the Agrisure CB/LL trait for control of corn borer; the Herculex I trait as another mode of action against corn borer and for “broad” control of other lepidopterans; and the Agrisure GT trait, for glyphosate herbicide tol- erance. A g r i s u re D u r a c a d e 5222, meanwhile, is to carry the same traits as 5122 plus the Agrisure Viptera trait, for control of “the multi-pest com- plex” of lepidopterans. Syngenta said both 5122 and 5222 will be available pre-blended It’s Simple, Sign 100 Tonnes with Syngenta’s E-Z Ref- OR GREATER to 2013-14 CWB pool or cash contracts uge, a five per cent ref- uge-in-the-bag, meant for a chance to win one of two John Deere Gators. also to hinder pests from developing resistance to To learn more, go to cwb.ca/gator the insect control traits. The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 19 Brazil won’t rule out retaliation if U.S. cotton payments end Delays in drafting the new U.S. Farm Bill could end the payments in September

rio de janeiro / reuters that will require a decision by Brazil,” Brazil won a challenge against U.S. cot- he said. ton subsidies at the World Trade Organi- razil’s foreign minister, Antonio Brazil, the United States’ top trade part- zation in 2004 that led to an agreement Patriota, said Aug. 8 he could not ner in South America, has already iden- under which Brazil said it would not B rule out retaliation if the United tified possible targets for retaliation. In impose $830 million in sanctions against States stopped paying Brazil monthly March 2010, before Washington agreed to U.S. products if the United States paid compensation for controversial the payments, the Brazilian government into an assistance fund for Brazilian cotton subsidies. published a list of some 100 U.S. goods cotton farmers. The dispute flared up days before that could be subjected to import tariffs. The temporary resolution, under the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State The list included a tariff increase on which the United States has paid Bra- John Kerry, who is to plan an October cars to 50 per cent from 35 per cent, a rise zil $147 million a year since 2010, was state visit to Washington by President PHOTO: canstockphoto on non-hard wheat tariffs to 30 per cent supposed to last for a couple of years Dilma Rousseff. from 10 per cent and a 48 per cent levy on while Washington wrote a new farm law The payments to Brazil could be elations of U.S. spying on Brazil’s milk powder, up from 28 per cent. that would eliminate long-standing U.S. suspended under automatic spend- Internet communications. Cotton would be charged a 100 per cotton subsidies. The U.S. Congress is ing cuts that would take effect if the “We are going to study our options cent import tariff, the highest on the months behind schedule in drawing up Obama administration and Congress and one option that cannot be excluded list. The Foreign Ministry estimated the the legislation. fail to agree on the size of the U.S. defi- is cross-retaliation,” Patriota told report- annual impact of the retaliation would The Obama administration did not cit for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1. ers in Rio de Janeiro, where he met with be $591 million. Brazil was also con- propose carrying the payments beyond Ties between the two coun- Canada’s foreign minister, John Baird. sidering lifting patent protection on September on the expectation that a new tries have been roiled by recent rev- “We are facing an interesting situation U.S. products. Farm Bill would end the dispute.

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NEWS Moose in the Manitoba Oil Patch Black Sea farms move out of sugar into grains Increased sugar imports will come from Brazil

reuters / Russia’s plan to be self-suffi- cient in sugar is tak- ing a step backwards as struggling farmers shift towards planting more profitable grains such as wheat, meaning increased sugar imports are likely, much of it from Brazil. Last year’s drought in Russia led many farm- ers to switch away from sugar, hampering prog- ress towards Moscow’s stated aim of producing 80 per cent of domestic consumption. A young moose enjoys a fine summer’s day in a canola field near Waskada. photo: sharlene bennie A decade ago, Russia was the world’s biggest raw sugar importer, but has steadily reduced its requirement. “Two years ago, the Russians were on track to self-sufficiency. Now they have retreated,” Sergey Gudoshnikov, a senior economist at Cool weather hurting the International Sugar Organization, said. He said the area planted to sugar beet in province’s sunflower crops Russia was expected to fall some 15-20 per cent Oil prices down, but confectionery types are holding their own year on year in 2013-14 as many farmers turned By Terryn Shiells stretch of warm weather to as crops haven’t reached the ers, with prices weak because to grains, notably commodity news service canada catch up, he said. stage in development where of large supplies from wheat. “If we get a frost in Septem- it starts to show, said Durand, last year. As a result, Russia’s ool weather has Mani- ber, we’ll still have a crop, but adding he expects harvest Recent weakness in other 2013 wheat crop is esti- toba’s sunflower crop it just won’t be as good as oth- will be about two weeks later oilseed markets also put some mated to rise by a third C behind schedule. erwise,” said Durand. than normal. downward pressure on prices. this year. “Planting was a little bit But even favourable condi- Despite the less-than-stel- “We are, in a way, compet- later than what we were hop- tions won’t mean a repeat of lar prospects this year, prices ing against the crushers in the ing as well, so compound- the 2012 harvest. have been flat, although U.S., and they have been drop- ing the cooler weather, we’re “Farmers who grew sun- confectionery prices remain ping their bids and we’ve been like a week and a half (to) flowers last year were very, strong, supported by tight following suit,” said Durand. two weeks later than aver- very happy that they did,” old-crop supplies. 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CROP REPORT Warmer temperatures speed crop development Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives crop report for Aug. 19, 2013. Full text on MAFRI website

Weekly provincial summary taken. Grasshoppers continue through the Westlake area, as or ozone burn. Root rots are evi- ering. Some sunflower rust was Above-normal temperatures to be the major insect pest in well as other pockets. Pastures dent in many soybean fields. discovered last week. resulted in an improvement eastern and central portions. are rated as fair to good in most White mould is showing up in edi- Pasture conditions are rated in crop development through- Most first-cut hay is complete areas. Dugouts are full. ble beans and in some soybeans. as 75 per cent good and 25 per out Manitoba. Harvest of with second-cut alfalfa at 30 to Monitoring continues for dia- cent fair. Livestock water sup- spring wheat, oats and barley 40 per cent complete. Pastures Central Region mondback and bertha army ply, including dugouts, is rated has started in the Central and began to deteriorate last week. Warmer weather allowed good worm. Grasshopper activity con- at 100 per cent adequate. Eastern Regions. Early reports Water level in sloughs and dug- progress. Much of the region tinues; monitoring and spraying indicate good yields and qual- outs dropped last week in the saw minimal rain but thunder- of hot spots is being done. Interlake Region ity. Harvest is progressing in northwest but continues to be storms over the weekend saw Showery weather and high Hot, humid conditions and winter wheat with good quality at or near capacity in south- accumulations of 25 to 50 mm humidity continue to make scattered showers prevailed and yields still being reported. western regions. in the LaSalle, Starbuck, Head- haying a challenge. Average for much of the week. Over the Swathing of canola continues, ingley and Elm Creek areas, yields are expected for most weekend, isolated areas around as well as swathing and prehar- Northwest Region 20 to 25 mm in Portage, and areas. Most pastures are grow- Winnipeg and South Interlake vest applications in spring cere- Sunday saw a few isolated thun- 20 mm in the south and west ing rapidly and are in good to areas experienced heavy rains als. Strong thunderstorms over derstorms; limited damage but areas. Pea-sized hail resulted excellent condition. Dugouts along with nickel-sized hail. the weekend resulted in limited up to 100 per cent crop dam- in some crop damage. Frost are full. Winter wheat harvest is crop damage and lodging. age has been confirmed in the remains a concern for later- slowly coming to a finish with Minitonas area from a localized maturing crops. Eastern Region some late desiccated crops still Southwest Region hailstorm Aug. 6. Winter wheat harvest contin- Some northern areas received waiting to be harvested. Spring Most cereal crops are in the Overall conditions are rated ues; yields range from 50 to 90 a storm on Sunday; rainfall was wheat in South Interlake has soft- to firm-dough stage; some at 85 per cent good to fair. Com- bu./acre. Good quality is reported. generally in the six- to 13-mm started to be desiccated. Bar- of the earliest fields receiving bining of winter wheat and fall Some spring wheat, barley and range. Thunderstorms in the ley is swathed throughout the preharvest desiccation. Disease rye has begun. Canola is 85 oats have been harvested. Early Beausejour area brought rain- region. Canola swathing is well pressure and lodging contin- per cent fully podded, five per yield reports indicate 80 to 100 fall in the 31- to 64-mm range. underway. Forage seed harvest ues to increase across all cereal cent is ripe and the remain- bu./acre for barley and 100 bu./ Winter wheat harvest is about for grasses is nearly complete crops. Fusarium symptoms der at various stages of flower- acre or higher in oats. 75 per cent complete; overall with timothy yields reporting continue low to moderate. Ear- ing. Soybean development is The later-seeded canola con- average yield is estimated at 70 average to slightly below aver- liest-seeded canola is starting to variable. Combining of forage tinues to flower. Swathing con- bu./acre and average quality age. Soybeans and corn are still change seed colour. Sclerotinia seed perennial ryegrass has tinues in the most advanced with low fusarium and higher- requiring warm temperatures to is at low to moderate levels. been general. fields. Sunburn has caused col- than-expected protein. help reach crop maturity. Field peas are fully podded with Sclerotinia is becoming evi- our change to pods so produc- About 75 per cent of spring Second-cut hay is still being crops beginning to turn; desic- dent in canola. Insect pres- ers are checking to optimize cereals acres are mature; gen- completed throughout the cation being applied. sure remains low. Early-season timing of swathing. eral harvesting could occur by region. Native hay harvest is There are reports of bacte- herbicide application chal- The majority of corn is at R2 the end of the week if weather is going well in the Ashern area, rial brown spot, septoria and lenges have resulted in higher (blister) to R3 (milk) stages. favourable. while it is still too wet for sunburn in soybeans. The ear- weed pressure. Sunflowers are flowering. Fields About 25 per cent of the any native hay harvest in the liest-planted corn is entering First-cut haying is mostly are being monitored for insects canola crop is mature. Soybeans Gypsumville area. Pastures the blister stage. Sunflowers are complete; yields average to and diseases. are pod filling and in the early are doing well but grasshop- fully flowered. below average and quality Bacterial blight is evident in R6 growth stage. Corn is in the per activity consuming pas- Limited bertha army worm is variable. Wet and inacces- most soybean fields and some blister to milk stages. Sunflow- ture regrowth is becoming control measures are being sible native hay lands remain edible bean fields, as is sunburn ers are at the late stages of flow- a concern.

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Pembina Valley Conservation District representatives Brian Burrows (l) and George Jackson discuss plans to erect a ‘lighthouse’ observation platform at Alexander Ridge Park with conservation district administrator Kathi Furniss. photo: allan dawson Prairie ‘lighthouse’ to be a beacon to conservation A viewing tower and open classroom are being built in Alexander Ridge Park, which sits on what was once the western edge of the massive Lake Agassiz

By Allan Dawson efforts are commemorated by the park The district wants to add a couple of co-operator staff / miami that bears his name. The park, which concrete picnic tables and some inter- officially opened four years ago, has a pretive signage, but needs more dona- Manitoba hilltop, far from any sign bearing the image of a lighthouse tions first. The park, located on PTH ocean, seems an odd place to overlooking a sea. 23, has seen several weddings and fam- A build a lighthouse. But one is Now the Pembina Valley Conservation ily reunions, and attracts many out-of- being built in Alexander Ridge Park, District, which Alexander once chaired, province visitors. located on the Manitoba Escarpment is overseeing the construction of a “If you look at the guest book, peo- just west of Miami. lighthouse-like observation tower in the ple from all over the world go there,” About 12,000 years ago, the site was park, which will include a telescope so Furniss says. “It’s a gorgeous little park.” a beach on the western edge of Lake visitors can gaze across the Red River The view is breathtaking — especially Agassiz, the massive inland sea that Valley spilling out below. The structure when you consider that 12,000 years covered most of Manitoba, along with will include an open classroom on the ago, the water would have stretched all chunks of Ontario, Minnesota and ground level and a light — fittingly, the way to northwest Ontario. What is North Dakota. At nearly half a million solar powered. now Winnipeg was under 700 feet of The architectural drawing for the ‘lighthouse’ square kilometres, the lake — created “This fits with Don’s vision,” said water, easily submerging its tallest sky- observation platform being built at Alexander by melting glaciers from the last ice age Kathi Furniss, the conservation dis- scraper, the 420-foot-high office build- — was bigger than any lake on earth trict’s administrator. ing at 201 Portage Ave. (formerly the TD Ridge Park. today. Work started recently and Furniss Tower and CanWest Global Place). It was also one of the spots where said it’s hoped an official opening can It’s no wonder there was a lot of water. was composed of 25 million cubic kilo- teacher, farmer and conservationist Don be held next month. “At the height of the last ice age 20,000 metres of ice. The massive weight of this Alexander would take visitors and talk The conservation district, which leases years ago, all of what is now Manitoba ice sheet was sufficient to compress the about the geological history of a region the wayside park from the Manitoba gov- lay beneath a sheet of ice, which in earth’s crust by as much as 100 metres.” now synonymous with agriculture but ernment and has the R.M. of Thompson’s places was as much as four kilometres What went down has been coming that first saw a plow a mere 145 years help in maintaining it, raised $50,000 for thick,” Anthony P. Buckner of Manitoba back up, Buckner noted, with the south- ago. Although the land is productive, the the project from Enbridge and Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation wrote ern shore of Lake Winnipeg “rebound- steep slopes cause problems for farmers Community Places. in a piece published on the Manitoba ing” at a rate of about 10 centimetres on the escarpment and below. “Initially we thought we had enough Historical Society’s website. per century. Alexander, who died in 2009, made money, but the compost toilet will cost “Calculations indicate that it covered conservation his life’s work and his more than expected,” said Furniss. over 13 million square kilometres and [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 23 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

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Kids Recipe Challenge produces more great school lunch ideas

experiment, but have fun while coming up with lots of simple, yummy things to eat. Lorraine Stevenson EatRight Ontario’s registered dietitians Crossroads Recipe Swap encourage parents to use these recipes to help their kids become active mealtime partici- pants while increasing their knowledge about food and learning new skills. arents stocking up on school supplies are “Our younger winners told us they like to always looking for new ideas for school measure, mix and assemble ingredients like P lunches, too. artfully arranging the vegetables in salads Kids usually have favourites, but as any par- or getting their hands dirty mixing meat- ent knows, eventually get tired of the same- balls,” said EatRight Ontario dietitian Honey old, same-old. And since school lunchtime Bloomberg. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK is more about socializing than eating, any “Our older chefs love to crack and whip eggs “uncool” stuff won’t get touched. and get creative building sandwiches and With school just a couple of weeks away, I’d wraps.” Granola And Fruit Bites like to pass along some recipes from EatRight Ontario’s annual Kids Recipe Challenge. These Want more kid-friendly recipes from This was another first-place winner in the Kids tasty, easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and EatRight Ontario? Recipe Challenge in the category for after- snacks were created by young people them- school snacks for Grades 4 to 6. These make- selves so they’re guaranteed to be a hit. Log on to: ahead snacks, are full of fibre but sweet too, and Getting kids involved in their own food www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Recipes/ perfect for kids’ lunches or after school at home. preparation not only encourages them to Kid-friendly-award-winning-recipes. Grown-ups will love them too. 1/3 c. soy-based peanut butter substitute 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 2 egg whites Breakfast Cups Potato Patties 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 2-1/2 c. granola cereal This was a first-place winner in the 2013 This recipe placed second in the Kids Recipe 1/4 c. each raisins and dried cranberries or other dried fruit Kids Recipe Challenge. Whether you are Challenge. These patties taste like mashed pota- taking it on the go or decide to make this toes but with loads of extra flavour. The com- Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray; set for a kid’s sleepover party, these are sure bination of potatoes and beans creates a great aside. In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat to be a big hit! Make them ahead so all you vegetarian lunch option that can be made ahead together peanut butter substitute and maple have to do is pop them into the microwave and then warmed up or enjoyed cold. syrup until combined. Beat in egg whites and in the morning. pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well com- 5 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb./454 g), bined. Stir in granola, raisins and dried cran- 4 sheets of phyllo pastry peeled and cubed berries until well combined. Divide mixture 2 slices ham or turkey (about 3 oz/90 g), diced 1 can (19 oz./540 ml) white kidney beans, among prepared pan. Bake in preheated 250 F 1 red or green bell pepper, diced drained and rinsed for about 45 minutes or until light golden and 1/3 c. shredded carrot 1 tsp. canola oil firm to the touch. Let cool completely on rack 6 eggs 1 onion, finely chopped before removing from pan. You may need to run 2 tbsp. milk 2 cloves garlic, minced a small knife around the edge of each muffin tin 1/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs to help remove them easily. 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese Nutrition information per serving Place 1 sheet of phyllo pastry on work sur- 1 c. baby arugula, chopped (2 bites): Calories: 185 kcal, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 8 g, face and spray with cooking spray. Top with 1/2 c. frozen peas, thawed Carbohydrate: 24 g, Fibre: 3 g, Sodium: 46 mg another sheet of phyllo and repeat with Pinch each salt and freshly ground black pepper cooking spray and remaining phyllo sheets. Hot pepper sauce (optional) Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 45 min- Cut into 12 squares and place each square utes. Makes: 24 mini bites. Serving size: 2 bites. into sprayed muffin tin. Sprinkle ham, pep- In a large pot, bring potatoes to boil and cook Recipe source: ©2013. Dietitians of Canada. All per and carrot into each cup. In a bowl, for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain rights reserved. These recipes are being used with whisk together eggs and milk and divide and return to pot. Add white beans and using a permission from EatRight Ontario. EatRight mixture evenly among cups. Sprinkle each potato masher, mash together. Meanwhile, in Ontario is a service that provides free nutrition with cheese. Bake in preheated 375 F oven a small non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium advice from registered dietitians. For more kid- for about 15 minutes or until golden, and heat and cook onion and garlic for about 3 friendly recipes, visit www.eatrightontario.ca/en/ knife inserted in centre comes out clean. minutes or until softened and turning golden. Recipes/Kid-friendly-award-winning-recipes. These can be stored in the refrigerator for Stir into potato mixture with eggs and cheese up to 3 days. until smooth. Add arugula, peas, salt and pep- per; stir until evenly distributed. Using a 1/2 cup Tips: Substitute leftover chicken for another dry measure, scoop out mixture to form patties. flavour option. Use your leftover phyllo to Place on parchment paper or greased baking make cups like these for desserts or as a sheet and repeat with remaining mixture. Bake RECIPE SWAP wrap for salmon to bake with and enjoy a in preheated 350 F oven for about 35 minutes or slight crunch with dinner. until light golden and firm to the touch. If you have a recipe or a column suggestion please write to: Nutrition information (per breakfast cup): Nutrition information (per serving): Calories: Calories: 86 kcal, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 4 g, 245 kcal, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrate: Manitoba Co-operator Carbohydrate: 6 g, Fibre: 0 g, 34 g, Fibre: 8 g, Sodium: 440 mg (from the Recipe Swap Sodium: 172 mg Parmesan cheese and canned beans) Box 1794 Carman, Man. R0G 0J0 Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 55 minutes. Makes: 10 patties. or email Lorraine Stevenson at: Cook time: 15 minutes. Makes: 12. Serving size: 2 patties. [email protected] 24 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Ornamental cabbage — not for eating Will definitely add a decorative touch to the garden By Albert Parsons nighttime temperatures drop below Freelance contributor 20 C, however, the colouration of the leaves is dramatic. ecause flowering cabbage is not Insects that target the rest of the often grown by rural gardeners, Brassica family also attack decora- B inclusion of a few of these plants tive cabbage and kale. Flea beetles may provide interest to your garden. and cabbage worms are the most “Flowering,” “ornamental,” and “dec- destructive since they attack the orative” — you will see all of these foliage, which is the main attrac- names, and they all refer to the same tion of the plants. Visible barriers group of plants. The cabbages gener- or insecticides that are visible, such ally have smooth leaf edges, while the as potato dust, are often not suit- kales are fringed. These plants are all able options for combating these hybrids in the Brassica (Latin for cab- pests since both are quite unsightly. bage) family. Their cultural require- Luckily, because the plants are not ments are similar to those of the other destined for the dinner table, an members of the cabbage family such invisible liquid insecticide such as as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. malathion can be used to control Kales come in two different forms: insects. the fringed-leaf varieties — their Use ornamental cabbages and leaves are fringed and ruffled; and the kales in several ways in the land- feather-leaf forms — their leaves are scape. They look good in rows used finely serrated and deeply notched. to edge planted areas; they can be The attraction of these plants is that dotted here and there in a mixed they all produce coloured leaves border to add points of interest to which are very decorative, and the late-summer garden; a single although they are called “flowering” ornamental cabbage planted near cabbage, their foliage is the attrac- the edge of a mixed container and tion, and they do not produce flowers. allowed to sort of hang over the con- Varieties of flowering cabbage are not tainer’s edge will act as an interest- palatable — they are grown strictly for ing dazzler. These plants are not edible but will add interest to the landscape. PHOto: ALBERT PARSONS their ornamental value. Potted decorative cabbages are Because decorative kales and cab- available in retail shops in the fall bages take about three months from grow the plants. Without proper grow- Temperatures consistently below and one can easily be added to a seed to produce colourful heads, they ing conditions when they are small, the 20 C are required to cause the plants mixed container or flower border. If are usually purchased as bedding plants will develop elongated stems, to lose chlorophyll and reveal their you did not include ornamental cab- plants at a greenhouse. They are quite and if their roots are unduly restricted true colouration, which ranges from bage in your landscape this year, you difficult to grow from seed started early while being grown, they will tend to white to pink to red purple. Since might like to purchase a few plants in the house because they demand bolt and not form proper decorative such a downturn in temperatures this fall and add a “wow” factor to low temperatures and bright light and heads — thus they must be grown in does not usually happen until late your autumn landscape. should only be attempted if you have large, individual pots, difficult for a August (in previous summers!), sum- an outdoor cold frame in which to home gardener to do. mer colour can be rather tepid. Once Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

Newdale ranch carries on tradition Draws on cowboy support to get branding job done

By Darrell Nesbitt Baker, who was the camp cook Freelance contributor on the day. “It’s a time to get together, do some cowboyin’ he cowboy has deep his- and share a tall tale over a toric roots tracing back plateful of cowboy grub.” T to the earliest European The time frame it takes to get settlers of the Americas. As the the job done all depends on the ever-practical cowboy adapted weather, the number of calves to the modern world, the equip- and how they co-operate. ment and techniques also Baker said the normal routine adapted to some degree, though to brand — using an electric many classic traditions are still branding iron – is a couple of preserved today. hours in the morning, stop for Although many cattle pro- chow and brand for a few more ducers now identify their live- hours in the afternoon. stock by an ear tag system, the Livestock branding is a tech- Baker family of Newdale still nique for marking livestock so carries out the identification as to identify the owner. Along process through the old-fash- with branding, other aspects ioned way of leaving a brand of cattle ranching put forth on on an animal. the day include roping skills, The scenario of cowboys rop- being able to read the steers Doug Baker, (l to r) Mary Whitehead, Terry Baker, and Terry Marshall were part of the crew on this branding run. Other ing, and dragging calves to a and vaccinating. crew members not in photo were Katelynn Baker, Dwayne Whitehead and Lacey Marshall. PHOto: COURTESY branding area played out on Terry Marshall of Rapid City, the Baker Ranch, southeast who was part of the ground of Newdale in May as a group crew at the Bakers’ annual after rodeo with my girls, Lacey and being a PFRA pasture rider. said Baker. “Today, fellowship of modern-day cowboys hot branding, said it is nice to see and Jerri-Lynn, who are both Branding may be looked at plays an important role in our branded approximately 75 some of the old traditional good hands at the brandings.” as part of the yearly routine of lives, and by uplifting the cow- head. branding and processing still Along with the Marshall girls, being a cattle rancher, how- boy tradition, it’s a means of “For the Baker family, brand- happening today. Katelynn Baker is also a skilled ever, for the Baker family it bringing families together and ing, which we started in 1998 “This is what old cowboys cowgirl and roper, learning truly means more. keeping the past alive.” with just a few hands on the do after and between rodeo to from her father, Terry Baker, “We always enjoy the com- crew, is looked at as a cow- have fun,” said Marshall. “I’m graduating from the Manitoba pany of the crew that comes Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, boy get-together,” said Donna really enjoying that there is life High School Rodeo Association out to help with the branding,” Manitoba The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 25 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Reena answers FRIENDSHIP IN your questions BLOOM Plus, reader feedback and handy tips By Eva Krawchuk A month or so after the plants FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR were taken to their new abode, tion, which is to sprinkle the pan with baking I noticed one small, healthy Reena Nerbas soda and enough water to cover the bottom specimen from the group, all of the pan. Boil the solution for five minutes. ne of life’s greatest alone in my yard and covered in Household Solutions Turn element off to cool and scrub. Borax or blessings is having blossoms. Without hesitation, it dishwasher detergent and water can be used O true friends — those was dug up and dug down into in the same way. If you are desperate, try who share your joys and sor- the flower bed by my kitchen either water and ammonia or oven cleaner. rows, those who take pleasure door where it’s been thriving Hi Reena, Be careful not to combine one cleaner with in returning favours. Odd how ever since. It seems to say, “I’m Love your column. I would like to change my another and ventilate well by cleaning the favours sometimes get returned returning a favour my friend.” bathroom countertop and paint the cabinets. pan outdoors. without intention. A few years What can I do or should I “bite the bullet” and ago, a very dear and longtime Eva Krawchuk writes from Winnipeg buy a new counter? Dear Reena, friend moved away. She asked – Thank you, Sharon I have a laundry problem. A lip balm (like if I would do her a favour by Lypsyl) went through the washer and dryer lending a little garden space for Dear Sharon, and has left greasy stains on the front of my storage of her cherished peren- Before purchasing a new countertop there are good sweatshirt in several places. Any ideas nials that she wanted to plant a number of products available for restoring how this can be handled or is this now a at her new home. No problem drab-looking counters. You can try a com- permanent stain? Also, when grease stains — some remained in contain- mercial laminate or fibreglass cleaner, such appear on pillow cases (after guests) how can ers, others were planted in a as; 3M Marine Fiberglas Cleaner and Wax, 3M I get them out? Thank you for your great col- row along the garden fence. It Marine Fiberglas Restorer and Wax, Gel-Gloss umn and wise tips. takes time to organize a new or carnauba wax (car wax). Remember to test – Marilyn home and prepare new flower everything on an inconspicuous area first. You beds, and those perennials

may want to look into purchasing spray-on Hi Marilyn, “lived” with me for two years. PHOTO: EVA KRAWCHUK counter restorer. You are not alone; I have received many If your counter is damaged by dents and letters from people with the same pre- scratches, filler can be used. One of the fillers dicament. Here are two options for both that currently exists on the market is Seamfil challenges: Soak fabrics in hot water and by Kampel Enterprises. If all else fails it is OxiClean or soak the fabric separately in a Reader’s Photo possible to resurface your counter inexpen- half-cup Arm and Hammer washing soda sively with a piece of wood and a thin sheet of and enough hot water to cover for 30 min- laminate counter available at large hardware utes. Wash as usual. Air dry. Repeat until stores for about $35 per sheet. For an even stains are gone. If all else fails, you can zap less expensive solution, paint both the cabi- stains using RIT dye remover according to nets as well as the counter. Just make sure to the directions on the box. Note: Fabric col- check with your local paint store about the our will be significantly lightened. best paints to use for these projects. Fabulous Feedback from Readers: Hello Reena, Hi Reena, I have two questions: Is it safe to dump coffee It just “floors” me that your article about grounds down the kitchen sink? Do you have considering new flooring (porcelain or a solution that can be applied to a window to ceramic) didn’t mention how these materials make it look frosted? I enjoy your column and conduct sound. We are presently in litigation have tried many of your tips. because the noise conducted in a wood- – Thank you, Diane frame older condo has ruined our quiet enjoyment. It amazes me how often peo- Great questions Diane, ple choose these lovely materials and don’t Some professionals say it is OK to dump cof- give a thought to what may happen down- fee grounds down the drain if you run enough stairs. Perhaps you could add a sentence or water to flush them completely out of the two about what may happen to the unlucky plumbing system. However, it takes a lot of ones below (maybe in Granny’s bedroom if water in most houses to rinse them that far. you live in a house) if these floors are not Chances are you will eventually need to call in properly installed with sound conduction in a professional plumber to unclog your pipes. mind. Thanks, love your articles. A better idea is to add coffee grounds to your – Judi potting soil or garden. Plants love them! To frost your windows, begin by giving them Tips of the Week: a thorough cleaning. Next, dissolve 4 heap- • Ever been frustrated by the puddle ing tablespoons Epsom salts into 1 cup beer. of water that collects on the floor after Leave for 25 minutes. Using a paintbrush, a shower? Sew a piece of Velcro to the apply the solution in a circular motion. To shower curtain, adhere the other section remove frosting, wash the window with vin- of Velcro to the wall. During shower time egar and water and a good-quality microfibre attach the curtain to the wall to alleviate cloth. There are also frosting sprays avail- all gaps. Lazy days of summer. PHOTO: TEKLA VANDERSTEEN able in stores. For a longer-term frosted look, • If your key gets frozen in the lock of your purchase clear, self-adhesive shelf paper or car next winter and you don’t have lock frosted window film. de-icer, use hand sanitizer in its place. The alcohol in hand sanitizer is the main ingre- Dear Reena, dient in lock de-icer, therefore they will I fried a sausage in my frying pan with grape both work. Welcome to seed oil and now have residue in my pan • Want your sled or inner tube to go faster and cannot get it out; bottom and sides have downhill on the snow? Just spray the bot- a yellowish film. Can you please help me? tom with non-stick cooking spray. Use Country Crossroads Thanks and have a nice day. caution as you don’t want to get hurt going If you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment on what – Ilona too quickly down hills. you’d like to see on these pages, send it to: • Non-stick cooking spray will also lubricate Dear Ilona, a shovel and lawn mower blade. Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1 Unfortunately, I have no idea whether you Phone 1-800-782-0794 Fax 204-944-5562 are tackling cast iron, non-stick, aluminum, I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Email [email protected]. porcelain or some other frying pan makeup. Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a Here are a few options for cleaning stainless speaker for an upcoming event? Check out my videos/ I’d love to hear from you. Please remember we can no steel frying pans. Begin with the easiest solu- blog/website: reena.ca. longer return material, articles, poems or pictures. – Sue 26 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013

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AUCTION DISTRICTS AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake Manitoba Auctions – Red River Manitoba Auctions – Red River Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba The Pas and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, McSherry Auction Service Ltd FARM AUCTION following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. JAKE AND LIZ Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242. HUGE REMPEL Birch River

Swan River COMBINED ESTATE Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 10 AM Minitonas Durban of Mike & Wanda Klepatz AUCTION LOCATION: 7 MILES NORTH OF Harvesting: ELM CREEK, MB ON HWY. #2 Winnipegosis and Elmer & Lena Altstadt • 2009 Case IH 7088 Combine. Pickup head, electric Roblin

Grandview Dauphin lift hopper extension, loaded unit only 380 hrs. Ashern Gilbert Plains Fisher Branch Ste. Rose du Lac • 2009 Case IH Flex head 30 ft model 2020 Riverton Russell Eriksdale Parkland McCreary Arborg Sun., Aug. 25 @ 10:00 am • 2011 Hew Holland 8040 Swather EZ Steer, with Lundar Gimli Birtle Shoal Lake River Hills, MB Erickson 30 ft Honey bee header, Pickup reel, factory Langruth Directions: 20 Miles East Beausejour on Hwy #44 Minnedosa Interlake Lac du Bonnet Transport Gladstone Hamiota Neepawa Stonewall then 1 Mile North on Hwy #11 then 1 Mile East on Rapid City Selkirk Beausejour Tractors: Portage Homestead Rd then 1/2 Block North on 408 Virden Austin Winnipeg Carberry • 2009 Kubota M126X FWA, cab, 3pth, dual pro M55 1 Brandon Way More ITEMS than Listed; Elm Creek Souris Treherne Sanford Ste. Anne Reston 2 Ring Auction at Times Loader, only 314 one owner hrs. at listing Mariapolis Carman Steinbach 1 St. Pierre Melita Westman Contact Bruce: (204) 853-7320 • 1998 Case IH Steiger built 9370 tractor 3000, one Boissevain 242 Morris Killarney Pilot Mound Waskada Winkler Crystal City Morden Red River Email: [email protected] owner hrs., 12 speed standard, 4 remote Hydraulic Altona return line, 20.8 x 42 duals and weight package Seed & Tillage: Vehicles & Trailers: 12 Chev Sonic LT 4D only 2, 736 • 2006 McCormick XTX 185, FWA, 3pth, dual pto, 24 ANNOUNCEMENTS km * 76 Corvette Stingray T-Bar 54,000 miles * 72 speed, only 3827 hrs. •EZEE ON 40 ft seeding tool 350 lb trip shanks Ford Mustang 2D Coupe * 99 Metro BH 16’ Flat Deck • 1978 Case 1370 Tractor 20.8 x 38 duals, new Rad single chute 8’’ space with bourgault openers, Trailer Rec & Yard: 84 Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler * 16’ etc $4000, working order, 7000 total hrs. with Packers, sells complete with 1996 Concord Fibreglass Boat 40 HP * 14’ Al Boat * Woods 3PH 5’ 3RD CROSSING AG MUSEUM Threshing Days & Trucks: 2300 Tank 230 bushel cap Toy Show, Sat. & Sun. Aug 24-25th. 1/2-mi West of Finishing Mower * 97 Yamaha Venture 500 cc Touring * JD LA 105 R Mower 74 hrs * MTD Yardman 13 1/2 • 1996 IHC 9200 Eagle Tandem, 60 series Detroit, • Atom jet openers 60 @ sell after air seeder Gladstone on Hwy 16. Contact (204)385-2877. HP 38” R Mower * Merry Tillers * Case 130 Garden 10 speed, 20 ft cancade box 66 in sides, air ride, • 2004 Bourgault 40 ft model 9800 Chisel plow, Tractor * Allis Chalm HB 112 Garden Tractor * Mini Roto AUCTION SALES 11 x 22.5 tires CABOOSE TO GIVE AWAY- 600 lb Trip shanks with mulchers Tiller * Yard Tools Tools & Misc: Air Comp * Drill Press Manitoba Auctions – Interlake • 1995 Ford LTA Tandem, M11 Cummins 10 speed, Previously used as a tourist information booth. * Table Saw * Jointer * Radial Arm Saw * Band Saw * 20 ft x 8 ft cancade box 60’’ sides, air ride, 11 x • Sprayer Flexicoil system 62, 100 ft hyd. pump, Chain Saws * Power Tools * Hand Tools * Tap & Die Set Located in Reston, MB. For more information, 22.5 tires etc. call the R.M of Pipestone at (204)877-3327. * Shop Supply * 8’x12’ Yard Shed * New 10’x20’ Canopy Email: [email protected] Car Port Household: 2) Deep Freeze * 2) Fridges * Port Dishwashers * Washer * Dryer * Lge Amt Household McSherry Auction Service Ltd See our website: www.billklassen.com or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 Antiques: Step Back K Cupboard * Buffet * China Cabinet * Book Case * Wardrobe * Dresser * Washstands ANTIQUES * Trunk * Spinning Wheels * Radio * Torche Lamp * AUCTION SALE BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS Phlico Golden TV * Estate Jewellery * Aladdin Lamp * Gingerbread Clock * Old Books * Mantle Clocks * 12) Ernie Dudar ANTIQUES Crocks * Depression * Jadite * Glassware * China * 2) Stationary Engines * Anvil * Oil Cans * Moto Vox Horn AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Antiques For Sale * Hand Water Pumps * Butter Churn * Porc Coca Cola Sat., Aug. 24 @ 10:00 am Saskatchewan Auctions Silhouette Thermometer * Coca Cola Button * Coca Cola Arborg, MB Saskatchewan Auctions FOR SALE: BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED Antique Porc Sign * Door Bars * Enjoy Pepsi Cola Iced * Salada 16-ft cedar/sheer canvas canoe. If interested, Tea * Seven-Up * Household Tins * General Store Scale Directions: 5 miles South on Hwy # 7 Phone Boris:(204)895-1705 for details. Winnipeg, MB. * Banks * Child Wagon * Erkle Grain Truck * Tonka * Contact: (204) 376-2306 | Email: [email protected] Walking Dolls * Metal Roller Coaster * Property & Houses (To be Moved): Parcel 1: RM ANTIQUES Armstrong NE 22-21-2E N 660’ of 685.5 (approx. 10 Antique Equipment Stuart McSherry acres) RD PL 7324, Highway #7 Frontage, Sheltered (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 Yard Site w/ Spruce & Poplar w/ Hydro Service For full listings visit Parcel 2 Approx. 5 Yrs Old 28’ x 40’ Bungalow Style 1929 CHEVY 1-TON TRUCK to restore, $2500.00; House, needs some fi nishing, trim , fl ooring, comes UNRESERVED 1980 Chevy 1/2-Ton body parts all, $200.00; www.mcsherryauction.com Drywalled, Insulated, Wired, Elec Heat & Plumbing CLOSE-OUT 10x30-in Logan Metal Lathe drill press hack saw, Fixtures Parcel 3 Approx. 5 Yrs Old 16’ x 40’ Bungalow $2000.00; 1985-87 Chevette windshield, $50.00. Style House, Finished, Insulated, Wired, Elec Heat & AUCTION SALE (204)757-2091. Plumbing Fixtures* Property to be sold 1st with Buildings for McDiarmid Lumber to follow. Only these 3 Items approval of last bid required from owner. Sale Day, a certifi ed cheque of OF Trucks, Forklifts, Etc. 3 SETS OF LEATHER harness to fit general pur- $5,000 for each parcel Lumber Balance of pose horses, $350 set OBO; Good selection of Cat & Tractors: Case 750 Teriamatic FEL w/Bucket, MACK AUCTION CO. presents a premium farm Inventory leather horse halters, open to offers; 3 large cloth Forks & Rear Hyd. Ripper * 2) Cat 22 1) Working equipment auction for Art Beck (306)465-2763 & face straw collars, open to offers; Antique buggy or S#2F7969W 1)Parts * Cockshutt 570 dsl hyd 540 PTO guest consignment from the Estate of Ron Wilke at Highway #10E cutter tongue, complete eveners, neck yokes like * Wallis Tractor, all steel * 2) McCormicks W30 1) All Sat., Aug. 24th, 2013 at 10:00am. Directions from Yorkton, SK Steel * MM U * MM Z * Case LA * Forks & Log Grapple new; Double set of ivory spread rings, in nice Yellow Grass, SK 3-mi South East on Hwy Direc- Sat., August 24th at 11:00 am shape; Some old horse machinery. Phone off TD6 * 20’ Bale Elevator * 2) Farm Trailers * Saw Mill tions from Yellow Grass, SK. 3-mi South East on (Viewing Friday from 10:00 am til 5:00 pm the (204)242-2809, PO Box 592 Manitou MB R0G 1G0. Blade Trucks: 76 Dodge 600 Gas 5spd x 2 15’ B&H, 93,000m Sft * 74 Ford 700 gas Alison Auto w/ Scissor Hwy 39. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding at Day Before the Sale ONLY) Lift * 80 Chev 70 gas, 5spd w/15’ B&H * 90 Chev 1500, www.bidspotter.com JD 8330 FWA tractor ANTIQUES AUCTION SALES 241,000km * 82 Ford F150 1/2 ton * 70 Ford Custom w/1,220-hrs & Green Star ready; JD 7810 2WD Rain or Shine Antiques Wanted Manitoba Auctions – Red River 1/2 ton * 94 Chev Astro Van * 98 Chev Venture Trailer tractor w/JD 725 FEL & Out Back GPS, antique JD AUCTIONEER’S NOTE* Balance of all & Yard: BH 20’ Tandem Flatdeck * BH HD 15’ Flatdeck R tractor; JD 9760 STS SP combine w/579 sep hrs Lumber Sold in Pallet Lots* Please check Triple Axle Trailer w/Ramps * Pintle Hitch 18’ Flatdeck, & Green Star ready; JD 936D 36-ft. draper header, web site www.kayesauctions.com for STAMP COLLECTIONS WANTED. Private collector UNRESERVED COLLECTIBLE & FARM Yard Dually Trailer * 48’ House Trailer-Frame & Axle * StarCraft Westward 9300 SP swather 30-ft. w/960 MacDon updates, pictures & deletions. purchasing any size collections. (204) 799-7429 or Auction for Marcel Comte Sat., Sept., 7th at Tent Camper (use as utility trailer) * Car Dolly * 22’ Frt header; Bergen 6000 ST swather transport; Parker [email protected] 10:00a.m at the farm 2 3/4-mi E of Jct of PR 244 & Box (storage) * 2) 12’x15’ Storage Sheds w/Tin Roofs TRUCK 2002 Sterling tandem w/tag axle* 675 grain cart; Farm King 10-ft. steel roller; JD PR 245 near Notre Dame De Lourdes, MB. This is * Trailer 9hp Hyd Wood Splitter * MTD 5hp Rear Tine green star GPS; JD Star Fire GPS; 35-ft. Bourgault 2002 Chev 3500 1-ton fl at deck* a complete dispersal of the contents of Century Tiller * Backpack Yard Sprayer * New Flower Bed Tools Vintage Vehicles: 62 Merc Comet Custom 4D 6cyl 8810 air seeder w/JD 787 air tank; 35-ft. Bourgault FORKLIFTS 1999 JCB 930 forklift, diesel* AUCTION SALES Farm buildings. Many pieces of oak collectible furni- 2spd Auto, 96,000 miles, Kept Inside, Runs, Gd Cond * quick attach tine harrows; Bourgault new cultivator 1997 Nissan 50 propane* Case 586-D ture & small collectibles, good assortment of power 2) 81 Dodge Mirade 2D 1) T-Bar Roof, Runs, Gd Cond shanks; 70-ft. Highline stubble buster heavy har- & hand tools, lots of farm shop items, some furni- forklift* 1) NR * 57 Ford Niagara 300 * 58 Dodge Crusada * 58 rows; 70-ft. Flexi Coil 95 packer bar; Doepker 70-ft. AUCTION SALES ture & appliances, a few outdoor items & much TRAILERS 2003 24FT. Sokal goose neck Renault Cordini * 58 Ford Fairlane * 60’s Ford Comet * diamond harrow bar; Doepker 42-ft. rod weeder; Manitoba Auctions – Interlake more. See our website for the full list or call us for a 90 Lumina Car * 80 Olds Delta 88 * Approx. 8 Vehicles, trailer* 2009 Brandt 5000 EX grain vac; Spray Air 4261 poster. For inquiries, Call August Comte: 10 Implements & 2 Semi Loads of Misc Scrap Farm MISCELLANEOUS Prime machine mini- swing auger; Super Deluxe 990 grain vac for parts; (204)745-2820 or Cell:(204)745-0165 or Rheal Antiques: 4) M Moline One Ways 3) 6’ 1) 4’ * 3) JD auger w/18-HP Kohler engine & Beck seed treater; blind cutter-power* 2-Shadomatic mini blind Comte: (204)248-2236. Sierens Auctions: Breaking Plows * 2) Int Breaking Plows * 2) JD 3B Plows * 2) Int 3B Plows * Case 3B Plow * 2) 8’ Light Double Disc Bruns 4 wheeled grain wagon; PTO aeration fan; cutter manual)* Hero S2700 shaker Mega- McSherry Auction Service Ltd (204)744-2364 or(204)526-5047. www.sierensauc- * 1) Case 1) Massey * Hse Dump Rake * 3 Grain Crusher 14-ft. drill fill; 1977 Ford F-600 grain truck; 1971 Mix* 2-Hero auto paint dispensers * Hero/ tion.com * 7’ Covered Wagon * Walk Behind Scuffl er * Oil Cans * Fargo 500 grain truck; Rowse earth scraper; JD UltraCANCELLED Blend paint mixer* Wasp insulation ESTATE & MOVING Porc 2-Sided Red Indian Sign * 73 AC Lynx 292 Serious 707 gyromower; JD air seeder granular kit; 12-ft. blower* Delta table saw* strapping band Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. MiniBike * Magnetos * Steel Wheels * Cream Cans * Cow dozer blade; 30-ft. metered feed granular spreader; AUCTION Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed Bells * Along w/ Many Tools & Misc machine* steel loading docks* lumber yard Chem Handler I, 3-PTH 2 Bottom Plow, 1,000-gal carts* shopping carts* Plus lots of other section. 1-800-782-0794. fuel tank & stand; Ford flathead engine; Perfect trip misc. items too numerous to mention. Stuart McSherry hammer. The Estate of Ron Wilke items: 2012 Wed., Aug. 28 @ 4:00 pm BALANCE OF NEW INVENTORY (SOLD Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Dr (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 MF Hesston WR9735 SP swather & 36-ft. Agco For full listings visit 5200 draper header w/only 11-hrs; 2008 Chev Ava- IN LOTS) Balance of new lumber sold by www.mcsherryauction.com lanche LT 1500 4WD truck w/88,000-km; 1976 lifts (approx. 7-lifts)* storage sheds* etc. Rec & Yard * Tools & Misc * Antique Chev C-65 3-Ton grain truck; 1970 Mercury 3-Ton Furniture * Antiques & Collectibles * grain truck not running; Case 1470 4WD tractor SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS Stretch your “Everything Sold As Is, Where Is” with Household * Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a help w/Leon 12-ft. Dozer; JD 920 DSL tractor w/3-PTH & ADVERTISING DOLLAR! wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800-782-0794. PTO; JD 730 2WD DSL tractor; Westeel Magnum L no warranties implied or expressed. Stuart McSherry 65-Ton fertilizer hopper bottom bin; 2 metal Indus- KAYE’S AUCTIONS 1-800-782-0794 Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. tries 1,500-bu. hopper bottom bins; JD 1610 41-ft. (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our cultivator; White tandem disc; Schulte 20-ft. 3020 (204) 668-0183 (WPG.) For full listings visit rotary mower; Farm King 3-PTH 8-ft. cultivator; friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepay- Andy & Jason Kaye (Auctioneers) www.mcsherryauction.com ment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Kirchner ditcher; Buhler Farm King 3-PTH finishing Provincial License #330788 & #330797 1-800-782-0794. mower; MF Super 92 SP combine; MH SP com- bine; Simplicity Javelin Zero turn mower; 20-ft. sea www.kayesauctions.com AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES container; Brandt 8-51 swing auger; Brandt 8-35 grain auger w/20-HP Onan engine; Brandt 8-35 Manitoba Auctions – Westman Manitoba Auctions – Westman Manitoba Auctions – Westman grain auger w/mover & Kohler engine; Sakundiak FARMING IS ENOUGH OF HD7-1400 auger; Sakundiak HD7-1400 w/18-HP A GAMBLE... 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Every year, more farmers are choosing Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to conduct their farm auctions. Showcase your agricultural equipment & real estate in our Fall 2013 Auction Guide and maximize your exposure. AUCTION LOCATION: Located Along Hwy. #16 @ Foam Lake, SK. (Foam Lake Redi Mix) The deadline to be included is September 6, 2013. FEATURED EQUIPMENT: Gravel Truck: (2) Ford Aeromax L9000 I would like to take this time to thank everyone for your Wheel Loaders: 1998 John Deere Grain Truck: 2000 Kenworth • loyal patronage. Good luck with the 2013 Harvest! 544H • 1998 John Deere 624H • Cat Mixer Trucks: 1995 Mack • 1988 Ford Call me today for a free, no hassle, proposal: 950F • Cat 936 • Crusher: Cedar Rap- • International • Trailers: (2) East Gravel Daryl Martin ids 432 • Truck Tractors: (2) Sterling Trailers, 28 & 36 Ft. • 1998 Lode Line 29 Agricultural Territory Manager Manitoba • (2) Peterbuilt 379 •1999 International Ft. End Dump • (2) Midland Belly Dumps [email protected] | 306.421.5066 • (2) Kenworth • 1997 Mack E7-454 • • Arnes End Dump • Decap Belly Dump For more info & full listings visit our website: hodginsauctioneers.com

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AUCTION SALES BUSINESS SERVICES FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Auctions Various Haying & Harvesting – Swathers Combine – Gleaner BUSINESS SERVICES BE AN AUCTIONEER. (507)995-7803 www.auctio- Crop Consulting WESTWARD 3000 30-FT. PT swather crop lifters, 1990 R50 GLEANER, low hrs 1,340 eng hrs, 13-ft. neerschool.com new knife & guards, shedded, Haukass hitch, not rake PU, grain loss monitor, reverser, straw spread- FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS used last 6 yrs, $4,500 OBO. Phone (204)638-2513 er. Phone (204)669-2366. AUTO & TRANSPORT or (204)546-2021. We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; FARM MACHINERY Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere AUTO & TRANSPORT issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, Hay & Harvesting – Swather Accessories Auto & Truck Parts 1)1984 JD 7721, $5000; 1) 1986 JD 7721 Titan 2, Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our 10-FT HARMON STEEL SWATH roller, good con- $6000. Both machines shedded & in good condi- assistance the majority of our clients have received REMANUFACTURED DIESEL ENGINES: GM dition, $1100. Phone (204)736-2840, Brunkild. tion. Jim Abbott (204)745-3884, cell (204)750-1157 6.5L, $4750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L, $4950 installed; compensation previously denied. Back-Track 25-FT U2 PU REEL, w/metal teeth, good condition. Carman. New 6.5L engines, $6500; 24v 5.9L Cummins Investigations investigates, documents your loss and Phone (204)746-5605. 1980 JD 7720 IN good shape. Phone: Dale Smith $7500 installed; G.M. Duramax 6.6L-Ford 6.0L, assists in settling your claim. (204)876-4798, Snowflake. $8500 installed; Ford 6.4L $9,500 installed. Other Licensed Agrologist on Staff. FARM MACHINERY 1989 JD 9600, 212 PU head, RWA, roll-tarp hopper New/Used/and Reman Diesel engines available, Haying & Harvesting – Various For more information cover, $35,000; 1992 JD 9600, 912 PU head, RWA, can ship or install. Call (204)532-2187, Please call 1-866-882-4779 roll-tarp hopper cover, $47,000; 925 Flex-head, 8:00am-5:30pm Mon. to Fri. Thickett Engine Re- 14 WHEEL RAKE, $6,500; Vermeer R23 Hyd. rake $10,000; 930 Rigid w/U2 PU reel, $8000; 224 w/22- building, Binscarth, MB. www.thickettenginerebuild- NH166 swath turner, $3,500; JD 535 baler, $5,900; ft Sund PU, excellent for peas & wind blown canola ing.ca CONTRACTING JD 530, $3,500; JD 510 $1,250; Gehl 2270 Hay- bine, $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Several hay condi- swath, $10,000. Phone: (204)635-2625, tioners, $800 & up; JD 15-ft #1518 batwing mower, (204)268-5539, Stead. AUTO & TRANSPORT CONTRACTING Autos $8,500; Woods 7-ft, $3,000; Woods 6-ft, $1,600; 5- 1994 JD 9600 COMBINE, 2175-hrs, 4-aft, DAS, Custom Harvest ft 3PH, $1,000, 6-ft, $1,150. Phone: (204)857-8403. DAM, finecut chopper, 2-spd cylinder, shedded, VGC, asking $51,000; 2001 9650 STS, 2595-hrs, LINCOLN 1984 4-DR SEDAN, town car, bought CUSTOM HARVEST GAS INSURED, gas , Rotor 2004 NH HAYBINE, VGC, asking $18,000; 2001 finecut chopper, $81,000; JD 8-row 22-in all-crop new, always shedded, like new condition, or Walker Combine. Per hour or acre. Phone Inland square bale picker, VGC, asking $21,000 header, $6700; ALSO: IHC 5000 swather, 24.5-ft 69,740-kms. Call (204)638-8415 or (204)572-7245. (204)487-1347. 1999 Case IH 8575 large square baler, asking $29,000 OBO. Phone (204)467-5984 or DSL U2 PU reel, $7500. Phone (204)325-8019. AUTO & TRANSPORT CONTRACTING (204)461-1641. 1997 9600 W/914 PU, w/header height, Trucks Custom Work 97 1475 NH HAYBINE 2300 14-ft. header, $9,500 4012/2,784-hrs, w/hopper topper & 18.4x38 duals, OBO. Phone (204)762-5779. HD lights, wired for JD ATU autosteer, air-ride seat, 1975 GMC 6500 heavy duty grain truck, 16-ft. box ALLAN DAIRY IS TAKING bookings for the 2013 VGC, Green-light inspected at local JD dealership FARM MACHINERY CASE 430 TRIPLE RANGE, good condition, hoist, roll tarp, 1020 tires, 5x2 trans, 366 engine. silage season. For more information call fall of 2011 & 2012, inspection papers avail., Grain Bins $3,000; Case 630, good condition, $3,500; Vers. Phone (204)745-2784. (204)371-1367 or (204)371-7302. $57,000 OBO. Phone:(204)324-3264. swather, 20-ft, PTO, good condition, $900. Open to 1999 250 FORD 7.2 DSL 4x4, long-box, CUSTOM BALING, PICKING & Hauling $12/bale offers. Call:(204)827-2162. 2000 JD 930 FLEX header, full figure auger,VGC. for Large (5x6) Round Bales, $3/bale for Picking & 290,000-km, mechanic in good shape, body little FOR SALE: CASE IH 19.5-ft 4000 swather (no Vers. 4030 swather header w/trailer, good condi- Hauling available at 1 to 1.5¢/lb. Call, Text, or E- rust, asking $7,000 OBO; 8x24 tandem flat-deck all cab). Two Keer shears lifter guards. Not used since tion, best offer. Phone (204)766-2643. mail Shaun for more information (204) 997-3470 & FULL BIN ALARM brakes & lights, asking $2,500 OBO. (204)444-2997 2009 (shedded). Really good condition, $3,500; 2011 JD 9770, 830-SEPARATOR hours, duals, 26- [email protected] Case IH 8480 round baler, shedded, not used since ft auger, contour master, $205,000. Phone 2004 FORD 350 DUALLY, 4x4 diesel w/11-ft flat STOP Climbing Bins! MANITOBA BASED CUSTOM HARVESTING op- ALARM SOUNDS WHEN BIN IS FULL 2009 (soft core). Really good condition, $4,000. (204)362-1337, (204)325-8019. deck, set up for towing trailer, one owner, good eration equipped w/Case IH & John Deere com- Phone:(204)368-2226. 2 2008 JD 9870’s for sale. First complete w/Fine farm truck, safetied. Phone:(204)857-8403. bines. Peas, cereals, canola, & soybeans. Flex NH 782 FORGE HARVESTER w/hay PU, VGC, cut chopper, duals, Harvest Smart Feed rate, Star- heads, straight heads & PU headers. Professional THREE IN ONE 2005 CHEVY 2500 DSL, ext cab, 2WD, 136,500 field ready. Phone (807)274-2111, Fort Frances, ON. fire auto guidance & 915 pick-up. 842 separator operation fully insured. Phone:(204)371-9435 or 1. COMPLETE AUGER SPOUT hwy kms, white, never winter driven, immaculate, hrs. Second w/Fine cut chopper, 915 pick-up, 696 (701)520-4036. spray-in liner, 5th wheel hitch, fresh safety, with “NO SNAG SPOUT” Combines separator hrs. Both w/2 sets of concaves. VGC. $16,900, must sell. Phone (204)921-0025, Rosen- 2. FULL BIN ALARM Call:(204)799-7417. ort. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 3. NIGHT LIGHT FARM MACHINERY 930 JD HEADER, bat reel, best offer. Phone FOR SALE: 04 CHEVY 2500 4x4, 4-dr, gas, new Combine – Case/IH (204)638-2513 or (204)572-6576. 1985 CASE 450C CRAWLER Dozer, 6-way blade, • Available for 10, 13 and safety, new steer tires, flat deck w/tool boxes, JD 6600, IN GOOD shape, always shedded, look- ROP canopy, hydrostatic trans, 16-in pads, 65% 1981 1460 INTL COMBINE 2,454-hrs, always $7000. Phone:(204)871-0925. 16” Augers ing for best offer. Phone:(204)376-2924. undercarriage, Cummins engine rebuilt, 0-hrs, • No Batteries needed shedded, mint condition, field ready. Phone FOR SALE: MACK RS 700L Tandem grain truck, $18,500. Phone:(204)525-4521 www.waltersequip- (204)771-7293, Ile des Chenes. JD 7700 COMBINE 212 & 224 headers, it c/w du- ment.com • Enclosed Sensor als, it almost floats! Always shedded, in family since complete w/20-ft Cancade box & roll-tarp, safetied, 1987 CASE IH 1680 combine w/3,800 engine hrs, new, $7,500 OBO. Earl Cunningham Call:(204)721-0940. 2007 621D WHEEL LOADER 3-yd bucket, VGC. • Proven Design since 2003 1015 head w/388 Westward PU, excellent condi- (306)452-7245, Redvers, SK. Call (204)447-0184. Value Priced from $515 to $560+ shipping tion, fully serviced, ready for the field; 925 JD Flex AUTO & TRANSPORT Head PTO drive shaft, new poly knives & darts last JD 7701 PTO COMBINE good tires, needs gear HYD PULL SCRAPERS, 6-40 yards, Caterpillar, 3 DAYS DELIVERY TO YOUR FARM Vehicles Various year, hooks to JD or Intl, excellent shape, $10,000. box unloading auger, otherwise good, $900. Con- AC/LaPlant, LeTourneau, Kokudo, etc. Pull-type & IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT SEND IT BACK AFTER (204)265-3363. tact Doug (204)385-2877. direct mount available, tires also available. Pull-type OVER 200 VEHICLES LOTS OF DIESELS HARVEST FOR A REFUND 1993 CIH 1688 COMBINE Hydro, 2WD, Auto JD 8820 COMBINE, good condition, 2-SPD cyl, www.thoens.com Chrysler Dodge (800)667-4414 pull grader, $14,900; 2010 53-ft step deck, $24,995; 1-866-860-6086 Header HT, Auto Reel Speed, 2 Sets Concaves, 212 PU header, $12,900 OBO; JD 224 straight Wynyard, SK. New Agricart grain cart, 1050-Bu, complete w/tarp, John and Angelika Gehrer $27,500. Phone (204)822-3797, Morden MB. Grain/ Corn/ Soybean, 21-ft. Unload Auger, Chop- header w/PU reel, $2,500. Phone (204)362-2316 or NEVER SPILL SPOUT Inc. per, Consigned, 3,700-hrs, $29,000. Reimer Farm (204)362-1990. BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Equipment- Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.neverspillspout.com PRICE REDUCED! 2000 JD 9650W, 2538-SEP FARM MACHINERY www.reimerfarmequipment.com hrs, HHS, DAS, Sunnybrook Cyl, Redekop MAV BUILDING & RENOVATIONS FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY 1995 CASE IH 2188 combine spec. rotor, Hopper chopper, hopper topper, chaff spreader, HID lights, Roofing Topper, Rodonel Chopper, rock trap, good rubber, 914 PU header complete w/new belts, variable Grain Augers Grain Carts delux cab, always shedded, $38,500 OBO. Please speed FDR house, 32.5x32, 16.9x26 tires. $85,000; 8X70 WESTFIELD PTO AUGER, excellent shape, call Rob (204)436-2150. 2, 24.5x32 Firestone rice tires, on JD rims, VG PRICE TO CLEAR!! $2,500 OBO. Phone (204)476-6907. 2010 J&M 1000 GRAIN cart w/tarp, excellent con- 1997 CASE/IH 2188 SPECIALTY rotor w/axceller cond., $3200. Phone (204)347-5244. dition, asking $35,000 OBO. Phone (204)436-2364 kit, feeder reverser, rock trap, always shedded, NEW 2013 HARVEST INTERNATIONAL Heavy FARM MACHINERY 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard or (204)750-1019. 3256 ENG, 2715 SEP, one owner, $53,000. Duty Grain Auger Dealer, Commercially Built, Hi 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & Phone(204)248-2369. Combine – Massey Ferguson siding. 16 colours to choose from. Speed Volume, All Sizes 8-in., 10-in., 13-in. in 700-BU. UNIVERT GRAIN CART, has roll tarp & stock, 36-ft. 112-ft. Available, Special Intro Pricing PTO drive, mint condition, $15,000. Phone 1997 CASE IH COMBINE AFX rotor, Rodonel 1985 860 MF D8 hydro 24-ft. straight cut header, B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft.2 in Effect Now! Reimer Farm Equipment- Gary (204)683-2396. chopper, Hopper Topper, hrs 3,057E 2,200R, Trel- field ready, VGC. Call (204)447-0184. berg tires, red lighted including filters & oils, Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequip- MF 760, GOOD CONDITION, $5,500. Phone 2 $65,000 OBO. Rob (204)436-2150 Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft. ment.com FARM MACHINERY (204)467-2618 evenings or (204)770-2743 daytime. Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 FARM MACHINERY Grain Cleaners 1997 CIH 2188 COMBINE, Green Light in 2011, Too Many Updates To List, Well Maintained, Good FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins Solid Machine. $39,500 OBO. Call:204-348-2294. Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for BUHLER-SORTEX FULL COLOUR SORTER Combine – Versatile archrib buildings 2 NEW KEHO AERATION floors. 1) 25-ft, 1) 27-ft. Model 90,000. Demo Machine - Never been used 2000 2388, 2,376 ROTOR hrs, yield & moisture $1000 each. Phone (204)746-5063, or email at $65,000 OBO. Please call (519)631-3463, ON. monitor, rake-up PU, 25-ft straight cut w/PU reels. 1986 VERSATILE MODEL 2000 pull-type combine, BEAT THE PRICE [email protected]. $75,000 OBO. Phone: (204)638-9286. always shedded, in good condition. Asking $5000. INCREASES CALL NOW FARM MACHINERY Phone Days (204)526-5298 or evenings SUKUP GRAIN BINS: Flat bottom & hopper, heavy 2001 CIH 2388 Combine (204)743-2145. FOUILLARD STEEL built, setup crew available. Call for more info. Grain Dryers (204) 998-9915. FARM MACHINERY SUPPLIES LTD. NEW SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS in stock and ready for Combine – Various BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000- immediate delivery. Canola screens, 1/3ph, LP/NG. ST. LAZARE, MB. bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOIS- 1-800-510-3303 Call for more info. www.vzgrain.com (204) 998-9915. 860 MF V8, HYDROSTATIC, 2400-hrs; 7700 JD TURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details Rear wheel assist, shedded. Phone (204)352-4306. (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens NH 971 HEADER SUPER 8 pick-ups. BUILDINGS CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get Call:(204)767-2327. Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. or E-mail Requests [email protected] Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or VICTORY MODEL SUPER 7, 12-ft PU in good con- 2004 HI-QUAL 36 X 22 Fabric Quonset; Agri-plas- Yield & Moisture, AFX rotor, Swathmaster pickup, dition. Asking $2400. Phone days (204)526-5298, NEW BROCK BIN PACKAGES starting at (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. tic calf hutches w/pails & doors; 2 metal calf sheds. recently red lighted, low hours, always shedded, evenings (204)743-2145. .80cents/bushel. Let us line up our experienced Phone (204)571-1254, Brandon. $98,000. Also ,1010 30ft straight cut header, $8,500. crews to do the work for you. Call Valley Agro FARM MACHINERY (204) 834-3083. AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post (204)746-6783. Haying & Harvesting – Baling frame building company. For estimates and infor- NEW MERIDIAN BINS AVAILABLE, GM2300- 915 IH COMBINE W/810 header, a/c, excellent mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: GM5000, all w/skids. In Stock aeration fans to go 1998 CASE IH 8455 rd baler, dual elect tie hyd bale working condition; 715 IH combine, working condi- www.postframebuilding.com w/your new hopper bin. Call Valley Agro kicker; 2003 Case IH RBX462 rd baler, extra-wide tion. Call (204)383-0068. (204)746-6783 or visit www.valleyagro.com PU, chain oiler. Ph Richard (204)383-5875. FOR SALE: 2005 CASE IH 8010 combine, AWD, CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & 45-32 front tires, means 45-in wide, 28Lx26 rear finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any 3 Westeel Rosco Grain Bins- 1,950 bu capacity, on 570 NH SMALL SQUARE baler, with or w/o farm tires, approx 1950-separator hrs w/spreader & floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. cement pads. Asking $2,700 OBO for all three. Call: hand bale accumulator & fork. VGC, always shed- chopper, 30-ft draper header, $125,000; 2008 Case 204-752-2069. (204) 878-3325 or email [email protected] ded. Call (204)736-4227, La Salle. IH 8010, AWD, 45-32 front tires, 28Lx26 rear tires, spreader & chopper, approx 800-separator hrs, BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS COMPLETE SET OF USED round baler belts for w/30-ft flex draper header, $240,000. Doors & Windows Doors & Windows Hesston 956 model, 50% worn, no tears, asking Phone:(204)871-0925. COMBINE WORLD located 20 min. E of Saskatoon, SK on Hwy. #16. 1 year warranty on $150 per/belt. Phone days (204)526-5298 or even- IHC 403 COMBINE, field ready, $1,000. Parting out ings (204)743-2145. all new, used, and rebuilt parts. Canada’s largest 403 & 503 combines, good motors, A/C. Stonewall, inventory of late model combines & swathers. MB. Phone:(204)482-7358 or Cell:(204)228-2531. FARM MACHINERY 1-800-667-4515 www.combineworld.com Haying & Harvesting – Swathers FARM MACHINERY Combine – Caterpillar Lexion Combine ACCessories 1984 20-FT VERS. 400 w/pick-up & bat reel, crop lifters, 6-cyl. motor, 11.2/24 tires, shedded, good CORN HEADER 2009 16X30 Cat Lexion, C15 16- FARM MACHINERY row low profile w/littel change or adaptor, it would fit condition. Asking $3,650. Phone Winnipeg: Combine – Accessories (204)669-6511. Case IH or JD w/contour head, HYD deck plates & knife rolls, $55,000. Nice condition. (204)871-0925, 1989 1010 HEADER 25-FT., $3,000; 83 810 head- Macgregor, MB 1995 MALDON 9000 WESTWARD WINDROWER er 24.5-ft. w/sunflower attachment pans, $3,000; Serving Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Dual Speed Turbo, Shedded Unit, 960 Maldon 30- FARM MACHINERY 83 820 header 20-ft. flex header, $3,000; E Vande- ft. Platform, PU Reel, Consignment piece, Has not Combine – Ford/New Holland velde (204)523-4471, Killarney, MB. NW Ontario & Alberta....Since 1937 been used in 5 yrs, 1,552-hrs, $34,900. Reimer 1992 JOHN DEERE 930 flex head, good poly, new Farm Equipment- Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 1985 TR85 NH COMBINE, twin rotors, Melroe PU, wobble box, guards & knives in last 4-yrs. Very www.reimerfarmequipment.com 3600-hrs, good condition, $6000. Phone good working condition. $4,800 OBO. Phone • Quality Commercial/Agricultural/Residential (204)866-3570. (204)373-2502. 1999 MF 220 Series2 25-ft swather w/pick-up reel, 1988 TR96 COMBINE, FORD motor, 2300-hrs, Overhead Doors & Operators. double-shears & lifters, 1,500-hrs. Wilmot Milne, 1997 JOHN DEERE 925 Flex Head w/CIH Adaptor shedded, good condition. Phone (204)745-6231, Gladstone, MB. Phone: (204)385-2486 or Cell: Plate & Drive Shafts, 800-ac on New Knife & • Aluminum Polycarbonate Doors Available. cell (204)745-0219. (204)212-0531. Guards, Newer Poly, Works Great. $7,500 OBO. • Non-Insulated and Insulated Sectional Doors Available. 93 TX36 SWATHMASTER PU, 1 w/3,250 engine Call:204-348-2294. • Liftmaster Heavy Duty Operators. 9260 HESSTON SWATHER W/2210 HEADER, like hrs, shedded. Call: (204)767-2327. 2003 CAT 30-FT. FLEX header shedded, PU reel, new, 36-ft. Big Cab power unit, 2005. W/Swath roll- 98 NH TX66, low hours; 1200 T 1500 E with or poly skids, good condition, $11,900. Phone • Mullion Slide Away Centre Posts. er.Very nice shape, best swather for Canola. w/o RWA. Swather PU auger ext, $39,000 OBO (204)746-8851, Morris. $70,000. (204)871-0925. • Commercial/Agricultural Steel Man Doors and Frames. with both axles. For more info call (204)378-5429. 2009 35-FT. D50 MacDon header w/Cat or JD FOR SALE: 1985 TR86 combine, w/straight-cut adapter, VGC, asking $42,000 OBO. Phone • Your washbay door specialists. • Quality Installation & Service. CASE IH MODEL 730 pull-type swather, 30-ft header on carrier. 2,500-ac on total rebuild, last (204)436-2364 or (204)750-1019. w/bat-reel, canvases included, always shedded. used 2009, always shedded. Asking $15,000 OBO. • 24 Hour Service. • Replacement Springs & Cables. Asking $2500. Phone days (204)526-5298, even- CASE IH 1020 FLEX Header 25-ft, Hyd.F/A, Auto Very good condition, field ready. Reason for selling: ings (204)743-2145. Height, mint condition, always shedded, trailer Retired. Phone:(204)447-7325. available, asking $10,500 OBO; CASE IH 1010 Rig- Phone: 204-326-4556 Fax: 204-326-5013 IH 4000 19.5-FT SP Swather, new canvas rollers & NH TR 70 COMBINE chopper air melroe 378 7 belt id Header 25-ft, VGC, pea lifters, tandem axle trail- knife, runs very well, $4,000 OBO; 400 Vers 84 20- rubber PU, low hrs, grain moisture tester, JD 5-16 er. PH:(204)795-0626. Toll Free: 1-855-326-4556 ft, fully reconditioned, Canola shear. Both have PU hyd plow, cockshutt 225 discker hyd seed box. FLEXHEADS CASE IH 1020: 30-ft, $8,000, 25-ft, reel. (204)866-2253. Phone (204)265-3302, Beausejour. $6,000; JD925 $6,500; JD930, $7,000; Straight www.reimeroverheaddoors.com NH TX66 1994, 2400 separator hours, Lots of re- heads CaseIH 1010: 30-ft, $4,500, 25-ft $4,000; IHC 4000 SWATHER, 25-FT, no cab, in good cent work. 971 PU header. Shedded, excellent con- IH820, $2,000; IH810 w/sunflower pans & header email: [email protected] shape. Phone: Dale Smith (204)876-4798, Snow- dition. With or w/o 24-ft straight cut header. Phone cart $3,000; 4-Wheel header trailer, $2,200. flake. (204)476-6137, Neepawa. Phone:(204)857-8403. The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013 29

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JD FLEX HEADS AT wholesale prices. 98’ 930F, 5500 INTERNATIONAL CHISEL PLOW, 39-ft 1998 JD 9610 COMBINE, 2360-hrs; 1998 JD 925, NH SUPER 1049 SP bale wagon, good condition, 1 $8,900; 03’ 930F, $12,200; 04’ 635F w/carry air walking axle, 2 row harrows, $4500. Phone 25-ft flex header. Phone days (204)764-2544, even- Claas 13-ft circular rake, very good condition. reel, $21,900; 05’ 635F, $13,750; 06’ 635F, (204)324-7622. ings (204)764-2035. Phone:(204)724-3160 or (204)720-5475. GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK $19,650; 09’ 635F, $23,900; HEADER TRAILERS, FOR SALE: 5600 CASE IH chisel plow, 37-ft, new 30-ft full frame w/flex bar kit, $2950; 30-ft 4-wheel 2) 16.9X34 REAR TRACTOR tires; 2)18.4x38; AUCTION MART. LTD. mounted harrows, will sell w/or w/o Raven NH3 kit, ROCK PULLER $2,500. (204)683-2396. dolly style, flex kit, $4095; 36-ft w/wheel dolly w/flex 2) 18.4x42; 2)15.5x38 tractor tires w/rims. Asking $17,000. Phone (204)529-2411. $200 each; NH 1010 bale wagon, asking $1200; Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 fit, $4850; 36-ft 6-wheel frame type, $6500; POST POUNDER W/3PTH. CALL:(204)656-4358, 8x12 dump-box wagon, asking $1500; Leon cultiva- (204)325-2496 (204)746-6605. mornings & evenings. GRUNTHAL, MB. FARM MACHINERY tor for parts. Phone (204)428-5185. Tillage & Seeding – Various AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING 2 18-FT DECKS W/HOIST & front storage, tie down VARIOUS PARTS FOR INTERNATIONAL crawl- JD 7200 PLANTER 8 Row Vacuum Planter, 30-in. straps, Asking $2,000/each OBO; 45-ft Morris Deep- ers, TD6 & TD9; Parting out JD 1010 crawler w/7-ft REGULAR Spacing, Monitor, Seed Box Extensions, Markers, tillage, w/NH3 shanks, Asking $2,250; An-tique Oli- angle dozer; Bottom rollers for 17A-D7 Caterpillar $12,900. Reimer Farm Equipment- Gary Reimer ver Cetrac crawler w/front blade, runs good, asking with 3/4-in bolt holes. Call (204)376-5082, Arborg. CATTLE SALES (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com $1,700; 2050 IHC tandem DSL gravel truck, 15-ft box, with Holstein Calves asking $4,000; 28-ft Fruehauf flat deck semi-trailer, sin- every TUESDAY at 9 am TracTors gle axle, safetied, asking $3,300; 1984 4400 Versatile Aug. 27th & Sept. 3rd swather, cab, big rub-ber, good shape, asking $4,300; 1982 20-ft 400 Versatile swather, asking $1,500; 20-ft FARM MACHINERY 400 Versa-tile sliding table, asking $1,200 OBO; A66 Monday, August 26th HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Tractors – White Ford 3-yrd payloader, new rubber, excellent shape, Sheep and Goat Sale asking $26,000; Phone:(204)728-1861. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 FOR SALE: 2-105 WHITE tractor, complete new with Small Animals at 12:00 Noon [email protected] www.arcfab.ca engine & frame 10-hrs ago, rear tires approx 80%, 30.5X32 FIRESTONE, BRAND NEW, $2,000; LPTO, the high-low shift, nice tractor, $7500. 30.5x32 Firestone, rice tires, nice, $1,200; 2 Good- Wednesday, August 28th FARM MACHINERY Phone:(204)871-0925. year 30.5x32 tires, $300/each; 10.00x20 & 9.00x20 Dairy Sale at 11:00 am on rims, $100/each; 18.4x38 Vers. rim. Parts & Accessories FARM MACHINERY Call:(204)373-2502. Sales Agent for Tractors – John Deere 37-FT. CASE IH 4900 vibra tiller w/Degelman har- HIQUAL INDUSTRIES We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural FOR SALE: JD 2130 3-pt., hi/lo shift; JD 2130 rows & ammonia kit w/MicroTrack metering system; Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. products for your livestock needs. 3-pt., new re-built engine w/146 loader, painted; JD 32-ft. Wilrich chisel plow w/Degelman harrows; 1-866-729-9876 (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc) 2750 MFWD, 3-pt., 245 FEL, painted; JD 2950 Westfield 7x36-ft. auger; 8-ft. dozer blade. Phone 5150 Richmond Ave. East MFWD, 3-pt., painted, w/265 FEL; JD 3140 MFWD, (204)564-2699, Inglis. For on farm appraisal of livestock BRANDON, MB. 3-pt., w/260 FEL, painted; D 3155 MFWD, 3-pt., or for marketing information please call 40-FT LOEWEN CARRY-ALL TRAILER, hauls 20 painted, new interior; JD 4020 Synchro, w/168 FEL, Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 www.harvestsalvage.ca big round bales. Phone (204)247-0211, Roblin. Grapple; JD 4240 Quad, 5,800-hrs, 3-pt., MINT; JD Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 New, Used & Re-man. Parts 4250 2WD, 15 sp, 3-pt., 2 hyd; JD 4450 MFWD, 4 HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC motors, 230-Volts; 7-in MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 3-pt., 15 sp, power shift, 2 hyd; JD 4640 2 WD, Tractors Combines Swathers hyd Wheatheart binsweep w/motor mount, hose & WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM 3-pt., 3 hyd, Quad shift; JD 567 Baler, Monitor, all hardware; 56 sheets of used arena board, 1/8-in Mega Wide PU, Mega Tooth, 1000 PTO, Net Wrap, thick; Farrowing crates, used. Phone Bale Kicker; Case 575 Manure Spreader, Double (204)878-3267 LIVESTOCK Beater, Double Chain. All tractors can be sold Cattle – Angus FYFE PARTS 560 INTL MANURE SPREADER; Farm All H trac- w/new or used loaders. MITCH’S TRACTOR 1-800-667-9871 • Regina SALES LTD Box 418 St. Claude, MB R0G 1Z0 tor; wooden beam antique plow; Small tiller. BATTLE LAKE FARM HAS one 2-yr old Red An- 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon Phone:(204)750-2459. (204)324-8080. gus bull and Black & Red yearling bulls for sale. Se- 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg FOR SALE: MODEL 4440 JD tractor w/cab, factory 8-FT FARM KING SWATH roller, good condition, men tested & EPD’s. Carberry (204)834-2202. 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton 20.8-38 duals, 9,600-hrs, VGC. Phone evenings & $650; 30-ft Intersteel sunflower attachment, was PB REG BLACK & Red Angus bulls for sale. 12-18 weekends (204)352-4489. mounted on JD 930, 9-in pans excellent cond, mths old. Most AI Sire, semen tested. Phone “For All Your Farm Parts” $2000; JD 9600 straw chopper rotor, very good, JD 1070 40-HP 1998 1,800-hrs, very good shape. (204)268-4478, Beausejour. $275; VDuct aeration sections for bins or machine www.fyfeparts.com Call (204)267-2292 or cell (204)856-9595. shed; 420/70R-24 9 bolt swather mud tires, like LIVESTOCK JD 4020 W/CAB & duals, 148 loader w/6-ft. bucket new. Phone (204)324-3647. & bale fork; 22 Anhydrous Dutch knives. Phone Cattle – Black Angus The Real Used FaRm PaRTs (204)239-0035. BALERS 2, JD 535, $5,900; JD 530, $3,500; JD 510, sUPeRsToRe $1,250; Richardton Hi-Dumps, $3,000 & up; JD 3970 8 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS semen tested, vacci- Over 2700 Units for Salvage FARM MACHINERY Harvester, $8,900; NH 890, $2,500; IH 781 $2,500; nated, delivered within 100-miles. Holloway Angus. Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive Several hay conditioners, $800 & Up; Haybines Gehl Souris, Manitoba. Phone: (204)741-0070 or • TRACTORS • COMBINES 2270, $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Ma-nure Spreaders, JD (204)483-3622. • SWATHERS • DISCERS STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in 780, $7,000; NH 800, $7,500; New Idea 3634, $4,000; Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for Dual 340 loader, $2,000. (204)857-8403. BLACK MEADOWS ANGUS OFFERS for sale 40 parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or yearling & 1 2-yr old registered Black Angus bulls. BOURGAULT COIL PACKER, 28-32 ft. adjustable, (306) 946-2222 cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. FARM MACHINERY Top bloodlines, EPD’s available, fertility tested, monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. hyd lift; Behlin 1650 & 3750-bu. granaries. Phone Machinery Wanted bunk fed. Call Bill:(204)567-3782 or FARM MACHINERY (204)386-2412. cell:(204)851-1109. WATROUS SALVAGE Tractors – Various C201 ISUZU 4-CYL DSL engine & 426 freon com- WANTED: LOADER BRACKETS FOR 595 Allied WaTRoUs, sK. pressor; Rebuilt compressors for MD2 & KD2 reef- loader to fit 4010 JD tractor. Phone (306)744-2595. LIVESTOCK Fax: 306-946-2444 1982 IHC 5088, 8979-hrs, triple hyd, 1000 PTO, ers; 1956 Chevrolet 1430 truck; Parts for JD 420 Cattle – Charolais 18.4x38 duals, 1100 front, W/Leon 707 FEL, crawler; Loader bucket for 350C JD crawler & 3-cyl $17,500. Phone (204)525-4521 www.waltersequip- engine block & other parts for 350C crawler. Phone: FENCING DEFOORT STOCK FARM HAS an excellent group ment.com (204)227-7333. of registered Charolais bulls for sale by private trea- JD 3130 W/LEON LOADER $7,000; 1070 Case ty. Over 40 bulls on offer, 20 of them are Red. DISCS: Kewannee 12-ft breaking disc, $18,500; JD TO BE REMOVED: 3+ miles of 5 strand high-ten- Power shift, low hrs, $7,000; IHC 414 3-PTH & IHC Choose your bull early for best selection. All bulls #330 22-ft, $9,500; Bushog 21-ft, $7,000; Krause sile electric fencing & fence line materials; 1+ mile loader, $1,750; Hough 90 pay loader, $9,000; Intl performance tested, semen tested & delivered. Visit 16-ft, $5,000; JD 15-ft, $5,000. SCRAPERS: JD single strand high-tensile w/off-set insulators and 3 725 PT swather, new canvas, $1,000. us online at www.defoortstockfarm.com Celebrating 12-yd, $12,000; Crown 6-yd, $5,000; Soilmover strand barb wire: poles, insulators, line tighteners, (204)685-2124, (204)871-2708. 33-yrs in Charolais. Call us at (204)743-2109. 7.5-yd, $7,500; Ashland 4.5-yd, $4,500; New 10-ft swinging gates. 8300 PowerBox solar energizer Land Levelers, $2,250, 12-ft $2,450; SKID- w/new deep cycle battery and/or Speed-Rite elec- LIVESTOCK tric energizer. Also plastic step-in fence posts & STEERS: Gehl #4510, $7,000; NH865, $12,900; Cattle – Dexter Big Tractor Parts, 3PH 9-ft blade, $900; Artsway mixmill, $1,500; 36- electric fence tapes, handles, insulators, & two in Rollermill, $5,000. PHONE:(204)857-8403. 4-mile solar energizers. Phone (204)571-1254, NEW WOBBLE BOXES for JD, IH, MacDon Brandon. 5-YR OLD PB DEXTER bull, polled dun ADCA # headers. Made in Europe, factory quality. Get Geared For FOR SALE: 400 VERS. swather w/universal real, 023766, call for genetic details. $1,200. Deliver to it direct from Western Canada’s sole distributor always shedded; Also, 6601 JD combine, in good Winkler area neg. Call:(204)656-4430. Winnipego- Inc. HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING sis. No Sunday calls please. starting at $1,095. 1-800-667-4515. The Future running condition, always shedded. Both used on www.combineworld.com smaller acreage. Phone:(204)836-2206. LIVESTOCK NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE: ALLIED 741 Grain Auger, 16-HP B&S, Cattle – Hereford STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST Electric start VGC, $1,100 OBO; JD 336 Square The Icynene Insulation NEW COMBINE PARTS baler VGC, $2,000 OBO; Morris Challenger 24-ft. REG POLLED HEREFORD BULLS, good selec- ® RED OR GREEN Viber Shank Cultivator w/Mulchers to fix or for System tion of coming 2 yr olds, naturally developed, quiet, parts, $500 OBO. Phone (204)966-3588, Riding Large Inventory of • Sprayed foam insulation broke to tie, guaranteed, delivery available. Catt new and remanufactured parts 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement Mountain. Brothers (204)723-2831 Austin, MB. • Ideal for shops, barns or homes parts for your Steiger drive train. FOR SALE: CASE 8X16 plow w/depth control wheel; Westfield 10-in x 60-ft auger w/swing hop- • Healthier, Quieter, More LIVESTOCK 2. We rebuild axles, transmissions per; Friggstad 35-ft deep tiller w/twines; Westfield Energy Efficient® Cattle – Limousin 7-in x 41-ft grain auger; 6-ft swath roller; 70-ft Pow- and dropboxes with ONE YEAR ermatic diamond harrow; 30-ft drill carrier. Phone TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN HAS bulls for sale 2 yr old & (204)265-3219. yearling Red & Black & Polled, Bred for calving WARRANTY. ease or Performance Ready for breeding season & STEINBACH, MB. GRAVITY WAGONS NEW: 400B, $7,100; 600B priced to sell, guaranteed. Delivery available. Your 3. 50% savings on used parts. $12,000; used 250-750-bu, used grain carts, 450- source for quality Limousin genetics. Call Art Ph. 326-2443 1100-bu, EZ475 $7,900; JM875, $20,000; weigh (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440. wagon, $2,500; dual stage & Kwik Kleen screen- www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 ers; REM 552 Grainvac $3,500; REM 2500, $9,500; LIVESTOCK Fax (204) 326-5878 Brandt 4000, $7,000; Brandt 4500, $8,000; Valmar ap- Cattle – Simmental 1-800-982-1769 plicator, $1,500; Phoenix harrow, 42-ft, $9,500; Sum- Web site: farmparts.ca mers 72-ft, $14,000; usd fertilizer spreaders, 4-9 ton. IRON & STEEL 100 COWS FOR SALE. Phone (204)352-4306. E-mail: [email protected] www.bigtractorparts.com Phone:(204)857-8403. FARM MACHINERY IHC 1480 ACTUAL FLOW combine; IHC 4000 FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & LIVESTOCK swather, 24-ft, a/c, big tires. Both in good shape. Cattle Various FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, Phone:(204)352-4249. 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: Salvage 1967 930 CASE TRACTOR, runs good; 12-ft. deep 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece FOR SALE: 60 COMMERCIAL Black Angus cows, IHC 3650 ROUND baler, $2,000; 24-ft. gooseneck bale tiller Co-op; 3, 2,000-bu. Westeel Rosco bins, new- or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art can pasture until October, $1200 each if you take GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 trailer, $2,000; NH 460 haybine for parts, $200; 20-ft. er; 1 chore time hopper bin 250-bu; 1967 Intl 3-ton (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. them all. Phone (204)838-2370, (204)764-0131. or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. Vers PT swather, $300; 960 Co-op PT combine, $300; truck w/12x8.5-ft. steel box w/gravel hoist; Westfield Melcam 16-ft. deep tiller w/exten-sions up to 20-ft., HERDSIRES & 1, 3YR old Polled Red Simmental; grain auger 41-ft.x7-in. w/16-HP Briggs & Stratton FULL LINE OF COLORED & galvanized roofing, MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, $500; Assort. hyd cyls. Roy Greer (204)826-2045. 1, 2yr old; 1, 3yr old; 1, 4 yr old Red Angus. Phone combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, electric start engine. (204)886-2461 siding & accessories, structural steel, tubing, plate, angles, flats, rounds etc. Phone:1-800-510-3303, (204)564-2699, Inglis. press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SAL- 1975 CASE 1070 TRACTOR: 3-PTH, 5566-hrs; IHC 55 DT, 35-FT w/harrows, 150-bu Kenton hop- Fouillard Steel Supplies Ltd, St Lazare. VAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728. 1981 3/4 Ton GMC 4x4 truck: brand new tires, per w/Farm King wagon, 41-ft x 8-in Versatile au- LIVESTOCK ger, hydraulic lift. Phone (204)827-2011. 52,244-kms, 5th wheel ball in box; 1999 Bobcat 873 Cattle Wanted VERS 400 SWATHERS; Intl 100 620 & 6200 press Loader: 6036-hrs, 3 attachments - bale fork, bucket, LIVESTOCK drill; cultivator parts; mounted harrows; discs, parts. JD 245 LOADER 6-ft. Bucket, Mid Mount Valve, and grapple; New Idea haybine. Phone Mounting Brackets, Off 55 Series, Fits 40/ 50/ 55 Combine Pus; hyd cyls, motors, hoses, gear boxes (204)571-1254, Brandon. etc. Truck & Machinery axles, tires & rims. Also 2 & Series, $4,500. Reimer Farm Equipment- Gary LIVESTOCK Reimer, (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequip- TIRED OF THE 4 row potato diggers, working condition. 1977 IHC 3-TON GRAIN box & hoist; 27-ft R-7 Cattle Auctions (204)871-2708, (204)685-2124. st.cut w/trailer; N-6 & R-7 gleaner parts, chopper, ment.com HIGH COST OF fan, spreader, pulleys, chains, bars, rollers, rear ax- JD 635 32-FT. DISC Cusion spring, stabilizer le, etc.; 6-ft Woods rotary mower; 7x41 & 8x46 wheels, hyd leveler, $27,000; JD 25-ft. floating MARKETING Spraying EquipmEnt FarmKing augers; JD 8820 Concave & upper sieve; header PU reel, Macdon, SS cable, premium condi- New Hydro belt for 750 MF; New guards for MF 200 YOUR CATTLE?? tion, $14,500; IHC 30-ft. bat reel, swather, shedded, & MacDon swather; Melroe pick-up parts; Swather FARM MACHINERY premium condition, $5,000; 9400 JD 4WD, canvas; 25-ft swather reel; 16.9x24 Diamond grip Sprayers 5,200-hrs, stnd trans, GPS, $115,000. 800-1000 LBS. on 8 hole rim; 11.2x24 on 8 bolt rim; fuel slip tanks; REGULAR SALE (204)483-0205, (204)483-2004. Steers & Heifers FLEXI-COIL 62 SPRAYER, 100-FT, PTO pump, 1000x15 trailer tire & rim; R-22.5x16-in wide new Every Friday 9AM 800-gal. tank, $2500. Phone (204)362-1337. floatation recaps; Single & 3 phase motors; Water & JD 780 MANURE SPREADER for sale, field ready, Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 fuel pumps; Tools: 50-ton press, brake drum & disc $7000 OBO. Sanford (204)736-3250. NEXT SHEEP & GOAT SALE lathe, grinders, welder, 8-ton winch, hyd. pumps, Wednesday, September 4 @ 1:00 pm Ben: 721-3400 Tillage & Seeding control & hoses; Electric & gas furnace; Selkirk JD DSL 2420 SWATHER, grain header 25-ft U2 PU chimney; oil space heater; water & fuel pumps; Bull reel; MF 860 w/pick-up & MF 20-ft grain header; MF Gates Open: Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 410 combine, PU header; Honeybee 36-ft drap-er Farm machinery float power trowel; Big cement mixer; 1988 LeSa- Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM bre, 126,000 orig. kms; 7 new rolls 6-ft chain link header, pick-up reel, fits Case 2388 & 2588 com-bine; Contact: Tillage & Seeding - Harrows & Packers fence. Phone:(204)785-0498. D7G, PS, ripper; D760 Champion Grater; Tree farmer Thurs. 8AM-10PM skidder, mechanical special, new 18.4x34 tires; Cal- Friday 8AM-6PM D.J. (Don) MacDonald 2011 PHILLIPS 45-FT. ROTARY harrow, like new. 1979 CHEVY C70 GRAIN truck, tag axle, 20-ft. houn fertilizer spreader, PTO; Grousen dozer, fits a JD Livestock Ltd. Phone (204)729-6803. cancade box, $15,000. Phone (204)683-2396. 8970 16-ft; 2004 Dodge RumbleBee short box. New Sat. 8AM-4PM FARM MACHINERY 1995 JD 930 STRAIGHT cut header, PU reel, re- Future Steel Quonset 35x50x18 high in crates, less We Will Buy Cattle License #1110 conditioned wobble box 2000-acres ago, w/4-Whl than two-thirds of the price. Phone:(306)236-8023. Tillage & Seeding – Tillage transport trailer, shedded, $10,000; Small edible MF 20-FT. STRAIGHTCUT HEADER; 8-ft. metal Direct On Farm bean kit to fit 9600 or 9610 combine, $500; 9610 or drum swath roller; 25-ft. MF 128 Deep tiller, mulch- For more information call: 204-694-8328 LIVESTOCK 1985 CCIL 35-FT. DEEP tiller, $6,000; 1986 CCIL 9600 combine straw chopper in VGC, $750; Haw- ers; 3, 500-gal. fuel tanks, stands; 24-ft. 3-PTH 40-ft. Deep Tiller /NH3 applicator, $11,000; 1982 kes side-arm markers, hardly used, $700. Could Jim Christie 204-771-0753 Sheep – Dorper Danish tine cult, packers; MF grow 3-PTH cult, fin- Frigstad 41-ft. Deep Tiller w/NH3 Applicator, send pictures for all the above. Call John Scott Anderson 204-782-6222 ger, weeders; 1996 Chev Lumina new tires, bat, WHITE DORPER REG FULL-BLOOD Rams (hair $7,000. E Vandevelde (204)523-4471, Killarney. (204)745-7191, (204)379-2371, St Claude. muffler, command start, safetied, $2,500; 1998 Ma- Mike Nernberg 204-841-0747 sheep- full shedding), $500 each. From NEW 2005 BOURGAULT 9800 CHISEL plow, heavy har- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD 120 430 470-HP libu command start, good condition; 1952 Chev www.winnipeglivestocksales.com BLOODLINES, born 2013 Jan., Apr., or July. rows, knock on clips, 600-lb trip, original owner, ex- 13-SPD; 1975 Vers 400 Swather 20-ft.; 1996 Sun- coupe, good condition, running, $4,000. Licence #1122 www.wall2wallsheep.com for pics & pedigree. cellent condition, $35,000. Phone (204)785-0456. fire 2.2L, stnd, Best offer. Phone (204)836-2219. (204)834-2750, (204)476-0367. (204)664-2027 30 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013

LIVESTOCK REAL ESTATE Sheep – Suffolk Farms & Ranches – Manitoba

35 COMMERCIAL SUFFOLK EWES, ages from For Sale: SE 9-18-15 PTH #5 RIDING MOUNTAIN, 1-5, always used PB ram in breeding program. 156-acs, 93 grainland, 1,816-sq.ft. bungalow, sce- Renew early and Phone (204)744-2603. nic property, $260,000. 2) RM of MCCREARY 719-acs farm (cattle, elk, bison) 1,064-sq.ft. bunga- Horses low & yard site, outbldgs. 3) GLADSTONE 4-mi. N, 1988 1,170-sq.ft. raised bungalow 9.86-acs, at- tached dbl garage, $134,900 OBO. Phone LIVESTOCK Liz:(204)476-6362 or John: (204)476-6719. Gill & Horse Auctions Schmall Agencies.

27TH ANNUAL ROCKING W Fall Horse Sale. Sat., Aug. 31. Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Late en- HODGSON MB 2061-ACS BLDGS. 600 Grain, tries accepted. For more info, www.rockingw.com Dallas MB. 1260-acs 500-acs Hay; Narcisse or Email: [email protected] or 1440-acs Ranch 640 dd. Oak Bluff 40-acs barn, Phone:(204)325-7237. Bung, Shed; Komarno Ranch 480-1200-acs, Fisher save! Branch 470-acs, Ashern 160-acs w/230-ft Barn, LIVESTOCK Ranches, Grain Land, Pastureland, Hunting, Rec- Horses For Sale reation Land, Homes, Farms, Cottages, Suburban & Rural Property. www.manitobafarms.ca Call Har- ASS’T RIDING HORSES FOR sale, variety of sizes old at Delta Real Estate (204)253-7373. & stages, kids, pleasure riding, working, etc. $750- $1,500. Delivery to Winkler area neg. Phone: GRANT TWEED (204)656-4430. Winnipegosis. No Sunday calls Your Farm Real Estate Specialist. please. Developing a successful farm takes years of hard work. When it’s time to sell there are many factors to consider. I can provide the Swine experience & expertise to help you through the process. To arrange a LIVESTOCK confidential, obligation free meeting, Swine Wanted please call (204)761-6884 anytime. MISCELLANEOUS Website; www.granttweed.com WANTED: FOR SALE Renew your subscription to the Manitoba Co-operator REAL ESTATE BUTCHER JACK FLASH WELDING NOW MAKING: 36-ft. hay Farms & Ranches – Wanted trailers; free standing panels; Custom jobs wel- for 2 years BEFORE we mail your renewal notice, and come. Mon-Sat. (204)656-4430, Winnipegosis HOGS GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted we'll extend your subscription by 2 additional months. SOWS AND BOARS for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or That's 26 months for the price of 24. OR - Renew for FOR EXPORT to talk about what is involved, telephone Gordon P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. Gentles (204)761-0511 www.homelifepro.com or one year and receive 13 months for the price of 12! Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, www.homelife- 728-7549 pro.com Home Professional Realty Inc. Licence No. 1123 GRAIN & CATTLE FARMS wanted for both over- seas & Canadian buyers. Call me to discuss all op- Call, email or mail us today! Specialty tions & current farmland market prices. Rick Taylor: (204)867-7551. [email protected] Homelife Re- alty, Brandon, MB. LIVESTOCK PETS & SUPPLIES Livestock Equipment REAL ESTATE 1·800·782·0794 20-FT. GORTZEN LIVESTOCK TRAILER, in good BORDER COLLIE STOCK DOGS from Champion Land For Sale condition, $4,000; 3,000-gal tandem vacuum ma- working lines. First shots, CBCA Registration, Mi- Email: [email protected] nure tank, in good condition, $5,000; Farrowing crochip, $700. Born May 7th, 2013. www.wall2wall- 157.97-ACRES, CULTIVATED FARMLAND, RM of crates & finishing self feeders plus tender foot floor- sheep.com for pics, video & pedigrees. Woodlands, near Warren, SE35-13-1W. Phone ing. (204)683-2396. (204)664-2027. (204)375-6555, or (204)771-7612 or (204)791-6362. ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, PB BORDER COLLIE PUPS off Top Imported portable/remote solar water pumping for win- Breeding Parents working cattle & sheep. Ready to MSER: 12345 2010/12 PUB ter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind go, $225. Go to www.oakwoodgrange.ca For more KENNETH & FLORENCE ROBERT are offering for Your expiry generators, aeration. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 info phone Martin Penfold (204)722-2036 Virden/ sale approx 99.3-acs of farmlands located in the or (204)851-0145, Virden. Moosomin Area. RM of Morris, described as follows: Part of River John Smith date is located Lots 481 & 483 situated west of PTH 75. CONDI- CATTLE SQUEEZE CHUTE, SQUARE-TUBE Company Name PUREBRED 12-WK OLD GREAT Pyrenees Pups. TIONS OF OFFER TO PURCHASE: 1. Interested on your heavy-duty panels: 8-ft, 10-ft, 12-ft, 16-ft, varied Parents are both good herding dogs. $250. Phone parties must rely on their own inspection & knowl- length gates; 16-ft light duty panels; cattle oiler: 123 Example St. publication's (204)245-0058. edge of the properties. 2. Offers must be received free-standing, hanging: brand new still in box; calf on or before 4:00pm on Aug. 30th, 2013. 3. Offers Town, Province, POSTAL CODE mailing label. puller: no chains; varied tagging and castration pli- must be accompanied by a 5% deposit payable to ers. Phone (204)571-1254, Brandon. REAL ESTATE Bruce Gregory “in trust.” Deposit cheques accom- panying unacceptable offers will be returned. 4. The KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING purchaser(s) shall be responsible for the payment System, provides water in remote areas, improves REAL ESTATE of GST or shall self-asses for GST. 5. Possession water quality, increases pasture productivity, ex- Houses & Lots shall be Nov 1st, 2013. 6. The date of closing will tends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, be Nov. 1st, 2013. 7. Tenders are binding upon ac- 204-379-2763. 924-SQ.FT COTTAGE AT LAKE Manitoba Nar- ceptance & not subject to any conditions precedent. 8. The Vendor will be responsible for the real prop- ATTACH YOUR MAILING LABEL HERE WANTED: PEARSON SQUEEZE CHUTE w/palpa- rows. 3-bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large screened-in erty taxes on the property up to Dec. 31st, 2013. 9. tion cage. Must be in good condition, new style pre- porch. Fully renovated & insulated in 2010. New Title to the land will be transferred free & clear of all ferred. (204)773-3252. Electric furnace & ductwork, new well, septic tank & 24x24-ft garage in 2010. Lot is 145-ft frontage & encumbrances & liens, except for: MTS Right-of- 12V. or Hydraulic 175-ft. Walking distance to lake. Back lot also way agreement (Caveat No. 2471585/1) MTS Electronic Scale Opt. available. $97,900. (204)646-4047. Easement (Caveat No. 1554201/1) MTS Right-of- way agreement (Caveat No. 2471584/1) 10. Offers READY TO MOVE HOMES starting at $75,000 for will be reviewed by the Vendors by Sept. 4th, 2013 1320-sq.ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath; or 1520-sq.ft, 3 bdrm, & the party whose Offer is accepted will be contact- Canadian Subscribers U.S. Subscribers 2.5 bath, $90,000; Still time to custom order your ed within 2 business days. 11. Highest or any offer plan for 2013 delivery. RTM Home Builder since not necessarily accepted. Signed & sealed Tenders ❑ ❑ 1 Year: $150.00 1976. MARVIN HOMES INC, Steinbach, MB. will be received up to 4:00pm on Aug 30th, 2013 at: 1 Year: $55.44* 1 877 695 2532 (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484 or www.marvin- Kenneth & Florence Robert Box 73 Ste Agathe, MB www.ezefeeder.ca R0G 1Y0 ❑ 2 Years $96.00* *Taxes included (US Funds) homes.ca Payment Enclosed ❑ Cheque ❑ Money Order ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard TAKE FIVE Visa/MC #:

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REAL ESTATE SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS SEED / FEED / GRAIN TIRES CAREERS Land For Sale Grain Wanted SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS CAREERS RUTH ZAHORODNY OF St. Martin, MB intends to 2, 14.9X24 GOOD YEAR rice tires on MF 220 9 sell private lands: SW 17-31-11W, SE 19-31-11W, Feed Grain hole rims, $1,050; 2, 18.4x34 tires, like new, $850. Farm / Ranch NW 20-31-11W; SW 20-31-11W; NW 29-31-11W; Vanderveen Phone (204)757-2725, Lockport. SW 29-31-11W; SW 32-31-11W; E1/2 32-31-11W; Commodity WANTED: FARM LABOURER FOR a grain farm in NW 33-31-11W; SE 33-31-11W; NW 04-32-11W; 2 SETS OF DUAL wheels 18.4x34 w/spacers & the Eli area. For Further details please Phone: SW 04-32-11W; NW 35-31-12W; SW 02-32-12W to DE DELL Services Ltd. rims, rods; Cancade loader to fit 60-HP tractor. (204)353-2694 or Cell:(204)229-1100. Bryan Vanderveen & Laura Kichur who intend to Phone (204)855-2212. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers acquire the following Crown Lands: NW CAREERS 17-31-11W; NE 18-31-11W; N1/2 19-31-11W; SW SEEDS 37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 FEDERATION TIRE: 1100X12, 2000X20, used air- Help Wanted 19-31-11W; Section 30-31-11W; Section Ph. (204) 745-6444 craft. Toll free 1-888-452-3850 31-31-11W; NW 32-31-11W; NE 33-31-11W; E1/2 04-32-11W; Section 05-32-11W; SW 09-32-11W; Email: [email protected] FARM ASSISTANT MANAGER & EQUIPMENT N1/2 21-32-11W; NW 22-32-11W; S1/2 22-32-11W; Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Operator; will be involved in all aspects of the farm SW 27-32-1W; Section 13-31-12W; Section Jesse Vanderveen operation (grain, specialty crop); including operation 23-31-12W; Section 24-31-12W; Section De Dell Seeds NO of tillage, seeding, spraying & harvest equipment; NEONICOTINOIDS! fixing & maintaining machinery (use of welder, 25-31-12W; N1/2 26-31-12W; SE 26-31-12W; NE It’s all the buzz! A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! 34-31-12W; NE 35-31-12W; S1/2 35-31-12W; Sec- cutting torch, etc.); inventory storage, monitoring & shipping; & supervising work crews. Must be willing tion 36-31-12W; W1/2 01-32-12W N1/2 02-32-12W; We are buyers of farm grains. SE 02-32-12W; W1/2 11-32-12W; NW 13-32-12W; to learn, physically able, self motivated, cautious & SW 15-32-12W by unit transfer. If you wish to com- responsible; have a valid Class 5 drivers license (Class 1 preferred). Position is F/T, year round in ment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser New 30.5L-32 16 ply, $2,195; 20.8-38 12 ply the Portage La Prairie, MB area w/competitive please write to: Director, MAFRI, Agricultural Crown We are your $795; 18.4-38 12 ply; $789; 24.5-32 14 ply, Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 or $1,749; 14.9-24 12 ply, $486; 16.9-28 12 ply wage that varies greatly on experience & qualifica- Fax: (204)867-6578. neonicotinoid $558, 18.4-26 10 ply, $890. Factory direct. More tions. E-mail resume to [email protected] alternative! • Vomi wheat • Vomi barley sizes available new and used. 1-800-667-4515. • Feed wheat • Feed barley www.combineworld.com HELP WANTED: SEEKING PART time & full time The following PRIVATE LAND is being offered for De Dell Seeds employees to help with manure injecting business. sale: E1/2 36-24-11W; Sec. 01-25-11W; N1/2 has never used • Feed oats • Corn TRAILERS Evenings/weekends required during busy seasons neonicotinoids as 02-25-11W; Sec 12-25-11W; E1/2 11-25-11W; SE • Screenings • Peas Livestock Trailers (spring/fall). Must be self-motivated, reliable. Expe- 14-25-11W; W1/2 13-25-11W; W1/2 26-24-11W; our standard seed • Light Weight Barley rience with machinery or mechanics an asset. Will- SE 26-24-11W. The following CROWN LANDS treatment. ing to train. $19/hour starting wage, negotiable if have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food You can deliver or we can 1998 2500 DODGE RAM V10 magnum, 242,000-kms, 2002 Blue Hills 26-ft triple axle stock experienced. Notre Dame, MB. If interested, please & Rural Initiatives for transfer to the purchaser of arrange for farm pickup. call Mike:(204)723-0410. the private lands listed as these lands are part of trailer. Current safety on both, prefer to sell as one the ranch unit held by Joel & Stephanie Delaurier of No GMOs, No Neonicotinoids… Winnipeg 233-8418 unit. Keen 16-ft stock trailer - as is. Ste Rose du Lac, MB. NW 02-25-11W; E1/2 No Problem! Brandon 728-0231 Phone:(204)874-2287. Minndeosa, MB. 10-25-11W; NW 31-24-10W; W1/2 25-24-11W; Grunthal 434-6881 E1/2 35-24-11W; SW 35-24-11W; W1/2 All you need is EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. NEW 36-24-11W; W1/2 06-25-10W; S1/2 02-25-11W; NE “Ask for grain buyer.” stock - all 7-ft wide x 16-ft, 18-ft, 20-ft & 24-ft 35-24-11W; W1/2 30-24-210W; SW 31-24-10W; NE De Dell Seed! lengths. All come w/10-yr warranty. SOKAL INDUS- 24-24-11W; NE 25-24-11W; NE 26-24-11W; SE TRIES LTD. Phone (204)334-6596. Email: soka- [email protected] 36-24-11W; SW 05-24-10W; E1/2 06-24-10W; SE P: (519) 473-6175 | F: (519) 473-2970 07-24-11W; W1/2 11-25-11W; Sec 13-25-11W; SW 14-25-11W; NE 35-25-11W; SW 07-24-10W. If you www.dedellseeds.com TRAILERS wish to purchase the private land & apply for the Trailers Miscellaneous Unit Transfer contact the Lessee Joel & Stephanie Delaurier at RR #1, Ste Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0. WE BUY OATS BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our CAREERS If you wish to comment on or object to this Unit Call us today for pricing prices!” “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & Professional

Transfer write director, MAFRI, agricultural crown Box 424, Emerson,306-455-2509 MB R0APhone 0L0 price!” “Certainly worth the call!” Phone

land, PO Box 1286 Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0 or fax MALTSK. MALT BARLEYBARLEYWeber-Arcola, J & M Agent: (204)724-4529. Dealer #4383 (204)867-6578. 204-373-2328*6-Row**6-Row*1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

STOCK TRAILERS: 6X16 GN, $3,500; 7x20 GN

FARM AUCTION FOR ROBERT BUTTERFIELD CelebrationCelebration && TraditionTradition204-737-2000 Phone $3,200; 6x16 Bumper, $3,200; Flat bed w/ramps, Specializing in: 1C0 R0G MB. Letellier, 238 Box

Saturday, September 28th at 12:00 noon WeWe buy buy feed feed barley,barley, feedfeed wheat, 24-ft, $5,500; Single axle converter, $1,900, Double from Junction Hwy 1 & 34 at Austin, MB • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola, MALTMALTAvailable BARLEYBARLEYContracts Malt 2013 $2,000; 48-ft Loboy, $6,500; 9-ft deck for 1-ton oats,oats, soybeans, soybeans, corncorn & canola 3 miles East til Rd 62W 1 mile South soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, *6-Row**6-Row* truck, $2,350. Phone:(204)857-8403. 1/4 mile East till yard 61111 rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) Celebration & Tradition FARM LAND • Agents of the CWB COMECOMECelebration SEE SEE US US ATAT& Tradition AGAG DAYS ININ 1 Quarter Section with Yard Site WATER PUMPS • Licensed & bonded WeWe THEbuy THEbuy feed CONVENTION feedCONVENTION barley, barley, feedfeed HALL wheat,wheat, approximately 140 cult. acres SW 26-11-11W oats, soybeans, corn & canola Holland, MB

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Jordan Elevator 2013 Malt Contracts Available Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434BARLEY MALT 13x85 Used $9,000 safety. Zeghers Seed Inc. is located near (204) 343-2323 2013Agent: Malt M & Contracts J Weber-Arcola, Available SK. Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Holland, MB. Gladstone Elevator BoxAgent: 238Phone M Letellier, & 306-455-2509J Weber-Arcola, MB. R0G 1C0SK. Aeration Fans Phone 204-737-2000 (204) 385-2292 PhonePhone 204-737-2000 306-455-2509 Retrofit Rockets Applicants can email resumes to Somerset Elevator Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Email: [email protected] (204) 744-2126 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. CRYSTAL CITY, MB Sperling Elevator Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Fax: 1-204-526-2145 Phone 306-455-2509 204-873-2395 (204) 626-3261 Phone 306-455-2509 www.cudmorebros.com www.zeghersseed.com **SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY**

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BRAND NEW ATVS, DIRTBIKES , Dune Buggies 40) 1400-LB WEEDLESS BROME grass hardcore & UTV’s: 110cc ATV $729; 125cc $949; 150cc rounds. Cut June 28, no rain, stored off the ground, $1,599; 250cc $1,699; 300cc $2,499; 125cc Dune good for horses or cattle during calving. $75. buggy $1,499; 150cc Dune Buggy/150cc UTV, Phone:(204)746-0593, Morris. $2,699. Full Warranty, Brandon,MB will add. Phone:(204)724-4372. www.canadattatv.com DAIRY HAY & HORSE hay for sale, 3x4 square Classifieds bales, delivery available. Phone (204)827-2629 be- fore 9:00am or leave message. RECYCLING HORSE HAY BALED DRY 1st cut this year, 3x4x4.5, Alfalfa Timothy Brome, 60 bales at $42 NOTRE DAME USED OIL NOTRE •• Buy Buy UsedUsed Oil each. Paul (204)228-6884 OVER & FILTER DEPOT • BuyBuy Batteries For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555 WISH TO BUY BALEDhay hay & feed barley. Phone • Buy Used Oil • Buy Batteries DAME •• Collect Collect UsedUsed Filters (204)638-5581, Dauphin. NOW BUYING • Collect Used Filters • Collect Oil Containers USED • Collect• Collect Oil Oil Containers Containers 43,000 Southern and Western Manitoba • Antifreeze Confection and PIECES OF AG Southern Hay Tarps Oil Sunflowers, Tel: 204-248-2110 OIL & Southern, Eastern, All Tie Downs Included EQUIPMENT! Westernand ManitobaWestern 10 Available Sizes Brown & Yellow Flax FILTER Manitoba Call Mark @ Haybusters: (800) 371-7928 and Red & White Millet DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110 haybusters.com Edible Beans Dealer inquiries welcome Licensed & Bonded Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Pre- PEDIGREED SEED payment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your Winkler, MB. ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price LOOKING FOR AG PEDIGREED SEED of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today! Cereal – Rye SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Feed Wanted REGISTERED & CERTIFIED HAZLETT rye & seed FARMERS, RANCHERS, EQUIPMENT OR rye. Contact Boissevain Select Seeds at: WANTED: DAIRY, BEEF, GRASS & Straw bales in (204)534-7324. large square bales. Phone Mark 1-800-371-7928, SEED PROCESSORS Winnipeg. PEDIGREED SEED BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS Cereal – Wheat WANTED: round or square hay bales, Brome & Heated/Spring Threshed MACHINERY? Timothy mix. WANTED: 200 small square hay Lightweight/Green/Tough, bales. WANTED: Feed Oats. Phone David CERTIFIED ACCIPITER & FLOURISH winter Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, wheat. Contact Boissevain Select Seeds at (204)723-0747 cell (204)749-2018 Home. (204)534-7324. Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, DURAND SEEDS - Foundation & certified AC Grain Wanted Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics Flourish Winter Wheat. Phone (204)248-2268 or and By-Products (204)745-7577. Notre Dame, MB. √ ON-FARM PICKUP BUYING: √ PROMPT PAYMENT PEDIGREED SEED √ LICENSED AND BONDED Cereal – Various HEATED & GREEN CANOLA SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, Find it fast at FOR SALE: CERTIFIED FLOURISH winter wheat. LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, Phone James Farms Ltd. at 1-866-283-8785, • Competitive Prices MINNEDOSA (204)222-8785 or email [email protected] for additional info. • Prompt Movement 1-204-724-6741 • Spring Thrashed REGISTERED & CERTIFIED FLOURISH Winter “ON FARM PICK UP” Wheat. Bin run or cleaned, delivery available. Do- main, MB. Phone:(204)746-0275. 1-877-250-5252 32 The Manitoba Co-operator | August 22, 2013