Seed early with caution Whether they survive or fail, these early seeding plots will provide some valuable data on seeding dates April 19, 2012 MAFRI’s MAFRI’s Anastasia Kubinec installs a temperature probe near early-seeded crop trials at Carman.

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FEATURE Staff These are collected and mal byproduct and the use of refined for their fixative prop- such in cosmetics has been niversity of British erties. Called ambergris, the problematic, not to mention it Soil Conservation Columbia researchers scented compound is added comes from the sperm whale, U have identified a gene to high-end perfumes to help an endangered species.” Week in balsam fir trees that could the fragrance stay on the skin Even though much of the substitute for ambergris, a longer. ambergris approved for use Young farm family perfume fixative made from The discovery was led by today is manually collected from Manitoba are 18 whale barf. Prof. Joerg Bohlmann and along the shorelines of known soil champs When sperm whales con- post-doctoral research asso- sperm whale habitats in the sume sharp objects, such as ciate Philipp Zerbe at UBC’s Atlantic and Pacific oceans seashells and fish bones, their Michael Smith Laboratories. and in the Caribbean, it is still gut produces a sticky sub- Details are published in the costly. stance to protect their diges- April 6 issue of the Journal of “We’ve now discovered CROSSROADS tive organs. Biological Chemistry. that a gene from balsam fir is They then regurgitate the “The use of ambergris in much more efficient at pro- mixture — much like cats the fragrance industry has ducing such natural com- throwing up fur balls — and been controversial,” says pounds, which could make Everyone the vomit, reacting with sea- Bohlmann, who is a profes- production of this bioproduct benefits water, turns into rock-like sor of botany and forest sci- less expensive and more sus- objects that wash ashore. ences. “First of all, it’s an ani- tainable,” says Bohlmann. Local economic spinoffs from social enterprise 37

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The Dig In Challenge is seeking 500 families in Manitoba to spend the next five months learning how to source locally grown food and learning new foods skills. food Matters Manitoba supplied photo Manitobans challenged to DIG IN Initiative of Food Matters Manitoba challenges Manitobans to spend $10 a week of their grocery money on a local food purchase

By Lorraine Stevenson to change their eating habits, describing what they produce 101” workshop hosted by the co-operator staff said Morrow. while making themselves Manitoba Master Gardeners “Our main goal is “Ultimately we just want available to those who might Association. n urban-based food people to make lifestyle want to learn more about Another hosted by Men- to really promote issues think-tank is changes towards eating local their type of farm, or, if avail- nonite Central Committee healthy, local, A challenging Manito- food,” she said. This isn’t able, buy any foodstuffs the takes a “make Manitoba deli- sustainable and bans to make this the year they another 100-mile diet project, farm is direct selling. cious” approach by offering fair food in the start buying more local food or push to get people making That’s where people without tips and help with canning and and connecting with the peo- drastic changes in their life- links to farmers can “dig in” to preserving. Fruit Share, a vol- province and to ple who grow it. style, she stressed. what it means to connect with untary Winnipeg-based organi- connect consumers The Dig In Challenge is a “We’re asking people to agriculture, by talking directly zation, will host another work- with farmers and five-month initiative of Food make small changes that with farmers, said Morrow. shop showing people how to Matters Manitoba, being they’ll keep their whole lives,” “Our main goal is to really identify local fruits, learn about to really build launched in May asking 500 she said. promote healthy, local, sus- their nutritional value and find community for families to commit a portion tainable and fair food in the out how to optimize use of the people to share of their food budget sourcing Food goals province and to connect con- abundant apples and other knowledge.” locally produced food. They already have about 25 sumers with farmers and to fruits growing in backyards. Their challenge also aims per cent of their 500-family really build community for to open up an ongoing dia- goal reached, she added. people to share knowledge,” Workshops Sagan Morrow Dig In Challenge logue between urbanites and The focus of Dig In is she said. Food label reading, compost- co-ordinator farmers, while teaching gar- a website where partici- Dig In’s workshops will ing and reducing food waste dening, cooking, and food pants can sign on and make cover topics such as gar- are other workshop topics. preservation skills as a means their pledge. It’s also a great dening, composting, cook- They’ll be creating web- over the next four years and of encouraging lasting life- resource to find and share rec- ing, canning and preserv- casts of workshops to posting is being supported by Food style changes related to food, ipes, learn more about cook- ing — making opportunities online as a lasting resource, Matters Manitoba partner said Sagan Morrow, Dig In ing from scratch and share to swap tips and learn skills said Morrow. organizations. Challenge co-ordinator with “kitchen wisdom” on matters that aren’t accessible to those “We want to make this More information about the FMM. like dealing with kids who are without connections to those accessible and successful for campaign, including all the A series of about 40 work- fussy eaters, said Morrow. who still have them. An early- as many people as possible,” workshops is found at www. shops are also planned to They’ve also created a spe- May workshop, for example she said. DigInManitoba.ca/challenge. give people a chance to learn cial link on the site where will have people digging into Dig In Challenge will con- some of the skills they need farmers can post their profile, gardening with a “Gardening tinue each growing season [email protected]

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What’s the message here?

ccording to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, ending the wheat board A monopoly will mean “the sky will be the limit” for wheat, prompting farmers to plant more acres. That presumably means a need for more and better varieties, so you might expect that the government would back up its claim by continuing support for public research, which is so far the main source of John Morriss new wheat and barley varieties. Editorial Director Apparently not. Last week we learned that Agriculture Canada’s Cereal Research Centre in Winnipeg would be closed. The initial impression was that this would not affect programs, since the posi- tions were being transferred to Brandon and Morden. It now appears otherwise — 41 out of about 100 positions in Winnipeg are being eliminated. That clearly means a reduc- tion in the wheat-breeding program. Even if that were not the case, shutting down the CRC in Winnipeg raises concerns. There’s no question that the facili- ties are old and need renovation or replacement, and perhaps Bigger and bigger and … the work could be done elsewhere. On the other hand, it’s a cruel blow to an institution with such a remarkable history By Alan Guebert attorneys and 55 economists, is easily outgunned of success in breeding new wheat varieties. That includes its by global ag players. early history when it was known as “The Rust Lab,” producing wo years ago March 12, trumpets blasted Ag concentration expert C. Robert Taylor, varieties which saved Prairie agriculture from the devastating in Ankeny, Iowa, as America’s new gladia- the Alfa Eminent Scholar and professor of ag rust scourges of the 1940s and 1950s. What better location T tors for agricultural justice — U.S. Attorney economics at Auburn University, gave presen- to put new emphasis on fighting new threats, especially the General Eric Holder, Jr., his antitrust chief tations to USDA, DOJ and the Federal Trade emerging one of the devastating Ug99 rust strain? Christine Varney, U.S. Department of Agriculture Commission on the size and scope of global The decision puts an end to an Agriculture Canada pro- boss Tom Vilsack and hundreds of farmers — fertilizer cartels. Each, he recalls, led to lengthy posal for a cereals Centre of Excellence in Winnipeg, housing gathered for a day-long discussion on “competi- discussions. the breeding program, Canadian Grain Commission, Cigi, tive dynamics of the seed industry; trends in con- “But when it came time to talk about what to the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre, University of tracting issues, marketplace transparency and do,” recalls Taylor, “most said that if they pro- Manitoba and the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods. buyer power; and agriculture enforcement and ceeded to investigate they’d get a phone call from In November when Minister Ritz was promoting changes co-operation at the federal and state levels.” Capitol Hill in 10 minutes telling them their agen- to the CWB, he said they would “Create new opportunities for This first-of-its-kind hearing was the start of a cy’s budget was being slashed.” (the) Manitoba wheat and barley industry.” year-long, five-meeting examination into what That pressure continues to ensure the big Let’s hope so. Winnipeg now sees more than 300 jobs lost many farmers and ranchers considered was the will get bigger. Proof arrived March 20, when at the Canadian Wheat Board, 100 disappearing or moving growing dysfunction of agricultural markets. Viterra Inc., a $12-billion grain merchandiser from the CRC and the prospect of deep cuts at the Canadian Many farmers and ranchers believe markets for that handles 45 per cent of all Western Canada Grain Commission. This follows transfer of many of the AAFC inputs like seed and fertilizer have so few play- grain, announced it was selling itself to Glencore income-stability program positions in Winnipeg to Regina. ers that competition is non-existent. Livestock International, a $186-billion global giant. Is there some kind of political message here? producers, especially cattle and poultry grow- As part of the deal, Viterra will sell its agri-prod- ers, have long complained about paper-thin, ucts division to Agrium, Inc., a $15.5-billion-per- Spare a thought contract-driven slaughter markets dominated by year company that labels itself “the largest global With some exceptions such as farmers who were badly flooded vertically integrated meat packers. provider of agricultural crop input products and last year, it must be said that at the moment, times in agriculture Two years hence, however, nothing — not one services.” are not too bad. Those good times are well deserved after some major regulatory or ag antitrust case — has been Reuters news service viewed the Viterra deal as difficult periods when farmers had to turn to government for brought. In fact, there’s been more backing up the opening salvo in “a second wave of consoli- support. than moving forward. dation” for new agbiz players like Noble ($57 bil- It will be recalled that during those periods, one of the justifi- • USDA’s efforts to strengthen rules and lion in 2010 sales) and Wilmar International ($44 cations for asking for help was that it didn’t just benefit farmers increase market transparency over meat packers billion in 2011 sales) to challenge the old “ABCD” — it supported the spinoff benefits to others with jobs related to — showcased by its politically charged, 18-month lions — Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill agriculture. battle to update the Grain Inspection, Packers and Dreyfus — in world food markets. If during those periods farmers were giving some thought and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) — has Some fight. Three of ABCDs (Dreyfus, a private to those whose jobs depended on them, they should now give been a well-documented bust. firm, doesn’t report sales) posted $146 billion in some thought to those who are either losing some of those same • And, in a show of pure political power, meat collective revenue last year. jobs, such as those mentioned earlier. Farmers are not the only packers and “their lackeys,” as Iowa Sen. Charles Or about $120 billion more than the entire ones subject to the whims of the economy, changes in regula- Grassley calls them, have lobbied Congress to budget of the U.S. Justice Department. tion or bad management. drop all livestock market concentration provi- Whatever the reason, it’s become a familiar experience for sions in the rewrite of the 2008 Farm Bill. The Farm and Food File is published weekly in more many in today’s economy. One day, you’re called into a room Why not? DOJ’s Antitrust Division, with its than 70 newspapers in North America. Contact Alan and handed an envelope. If you’re lucky, you’re given a couple comparatively puny $160-million budget, 360 Guebert at http://www.farmandfoodfile.com. of weeks’ notice and a chance to clean up your cubicle and say goodbye to your colleagues. If you’re not, you are escorted out the door and a box of your stuff is delivered by courier a couple of days later. You then get to go home and break the news to your family, meanwhile worrying about how you will pay a mortgage, car OUR HISTORY: loan and your kids’ tuition. If you’ve been employed for a few years, you may have a severance package to keep you going for April 19, 1962 a while. On the other hand, that means you’re in your 50s, look- ing for a new career in a tight job market, competing with young people who expect a lower salary, and are better looking. Our April 26, 1962 issue reported on ice jams and flash Being transferred isn’t much easier. It isn’t the 1950s anymore, floods in southern and western Manitoba, conditions when Dad was the sole breadwinner and he simply accepted the in stark contrast to the news item below, which was on transfer and packed Mom and the kids into the station wagon. slow pasture recovery following the drought of 1961, the Today there are few one-earner households, and Mom is often driest year on record in Western Canada. Accordingly, the one with a higher salary. Finding an equivalent job for a another story reported that on-farm grain stocks were spouse might not be easy in another community, especially the lowest since the 1930s. smaller ones such as Morden or Brandon, where some of the Editor Q.H. Martinson warned that European brome AAFC positions are being moved. and fescue seed buyers had become insistent on couch- Some farmers are all too quick to dismiss these employees as free seed, and said that those with infested fields should “bureaucrats” making an easy living at their expense. In most “give up all hopes for the future and abandon the couch- cases they’re hard-working individuals dedicated to organiza- infested fields for the purpose of seed production.” tions and the farmers they serve, and many are from farms Martinson also noted the increasing popularity of both themselves. rapeseed and mustard, but that due to the possibility of Circumstances change, and no one can expect a guaranteed cross-contamination, “every effort should be made to job for life. But they can expect thanks, and some appreciation grow these respective crops in widely separated areas.” of the difficulties they face in finding a new source of income for Another story reported on the bankruptcy of Brandon themselves and their families. Packers, which would later be purchased by Manitoba Pool and operated (unsuccessfully after a few years) as [email protected] Pool Packers. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK Pink An object lesson slime for the meat industry?

by daryll ray

ith a long-term decline in per capita con- sumption — 94 pounds per capita in 1976 W to 60 pounds per capita in 2009 — the last thing that U.S. cattle producers need is the current controversy over “pink slime.” And with the contro- versy in full swing, they certainly don’t need industry and political leaders fighting the wrong battles (sci- ence, safety, and attacking the critics). Pink slime is the moniker given to “lean finely tex- tured beef” (LFTB), not by current critics of the prod- uct, but by a USDA microbiologist in 2002 as it was being debated whether or not the USDA should require LFTB to be labelled an additive in ground beef. (Editor’s note: Treating beef with ammonia is con- sidered an additive by Health Canada, and as such, products having undergone the process cannot be sold in Canada without federal approval. As of today, no such applications have been made.) In the process of breaking the beef carcass down into the various cuts, fat is trimmed away. As anyone who has trimmed a piece of meat they have brought home from the grocery store knows, some, if not most, of that trim contains strands of meat. While The beef product known as pink slime or lean finely textured beef is displayed on a tray during a tour March 29, 2012, of the for the average homeowner, it is not worth it to try to Beef Products Inc.’s plant in South Sioux City, Nebraska, where the product is made. rEUTERS/Nati Harnik recover the meat encased in the fat, for meat pack- ers who handle hundreds of thousands of pounds of beef, those muscle strands, often up to 50 per cent Ick factor lean, add up to a lot of potentially wasted protein. The concern being voiced is not primarily about these issues. It is the “ick factor” and the fact that consumers In engaging in arguments like that Process cannot determine which products contain pink slime they effectively shoot themselves To recover that protein, the packers developed a and which do not. The result is falling demand for all (and all cattle producers) in the foot. process using mild heat and a centrifuge to sepa- hamburger as consumers switch to other meat prod- rate the protein from the surrounding fat, resulting ucts, at least temporarily. in a very lean and finely textured product — LFTB. Many of the consumers who have raised concern Because the trimmings come from a large number about the presence of pink slime in hamburger still of pieces of meat it is imperative that the LFTB be purchase hotdogs and sausage, and “who wants to treated in some way to ensure that all potentially know how they are produced?” The difference is their The beyond-the-farm-gate portion of the meat harmful bacteria are killed. With irradiation effec- labels contain a list of ingredients including things like industry, along with its organizations and advocates, tively off the table, packers are left with chemical potassium lactate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythor- has engaged in a long-standing fight against labelling treatments like ammonium hydroxide and citric acid. bate, and sodium nitrate. meat. That stance has become counterproductive. It Because the LFTB is very lean, it is added to In addition, hotdogs are produced in a dizzying appears to us that by fighting labelling, symmetry of ground beef to raise the protein level of the final number of varieties including “all beef,” “turkey” and information, and defending questionable production product that otherwise would require the use of “chicken,” and the traditional mixture that produces practices, the advocates of “industrial agriculture” have leaner, more expensive cuts of meat. those yummy “dogs” that we ate as kids. In each case, accelerated consumers’ movement toward organics We have purchased 80 per cent lean ground beef the consumer can read the label and make a choice and vegetarianism, both of which “Big Ag” seems to in five-pound plastic sleeves that obviously have about the product they want to buy. loathe. With organics, consumers feel they have a bet- had LFTB added. Cut the sleeve open to take the If people will buy hotdogs that contain small ter handle on what is in the food they eat. meat out and the presence of a fine-textured pink amounts of sodium nitrate — a component in some The “take home” message for the industry is that, in product is obvious. The term pink slime is accurate. fertilizers as well as fireworks — what is the problem an age of web crawlers, search engines, and YouTube The advantage: it costs significantly less than the with listing centrifuge-extracted finely textured beef, videos that can become viral, any attempt to provide ribbons of 80 per cent lean ground beef in the foam that has been treated with ammonium hydroxide to less than full transparency will eventually result in a tray in the adjacent display case. kill any bacteria, to the ground beef label? Will people full-blown media circus, to the producer’s detriment. Once the recent controversy began, USDA and expect the same for other products? Probably, well Full disclosure is the safest way to go — and it improves industry officials defended LFTB with arguments really, certainly. But what is the problem with that? the level of information the consumer can use in mak- like “beef is beef” and thus it need not be listed ing a choice of which products to purchase. on the label. They also asserted that ammonium Transparency hydroxide is a processing aid, not an additive, and One of the principles of economics is symmetry of Daryll E. Ray holds the Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural does not become a “significant” part of the ground information between the buyer and the seller. In this Policy, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee, and is the beef, thus it does not need to be listed as an addi- case, it seems, the lack of symmetry and the unwilling- director of UT’s Agricultural Policy Analysis Center (APAC). Harwood D. tive. In engaging in arguments like that they effec- ness of the industry to provide symmetry has come Schaffer is a research assistant professor at APAC. (865) 974-7407; tively shoot themselves (and all cattle producers) in back to haunt the markets that are so important to cat- Fax: (865) 974-7298; [email protected] and [email protected]; the foot. tle producers. http://www.agpolicy.org.

We welcome readers’ comments on age aquatic habitat, disrupt wildlife, lands so cattle can be terrorized by issues that have been covered in the Ban ATVs on WMA lands interfere with and drive away other joyriders? Manitoba Co-operator. In most cases “ATV enthusiasts” seeking to users like hikers, horseback riders, Recreational ATV use on public we cannot accept “open” letters or “defend public access to public land,” cyclists, researchers, and birdwatchers. lands must be banned. Conservation copies of letters which have been sent assert a right to use the Mars Hill They claim they’re willing to share the has to stop taking “a balanced to several publications. Letters are Wildlife Management Area (WMA) land but no one wants to go on it while approach,” recognize ATV activ- subject to editing for length or taste. and all Crown lands as playgrounds, they’re driving over it at top speed. ity is incompatible with other We suggest a maximum of about 300 but those rights don’t exist in law. I keep recreational ATV users off my uses, destroying Crown lands, and words. WMAs are protected areas. farm because I know how much dam- enact specific laws to deal with the Manitoba Conservation states, age they cause. ATVs can be a useful problem. Please forward letters to “Wildlife Management Areas exist farm tool, but are destructive when The ATV lobby should stop look- Manitoba Co-operator, for the benefit of wildlife and for the used for fun. ing for a “free ride” at the expense of 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, enjoyment of people. They play an The Manitoba Public Access Land other benign users, farmers and pro- R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 important role in biodiversity con- Group is concerned about a prec- tected areas. ATV’ers should use their

Letters or email: [email protected] servation and provide for a variety of edent being set for all Crown lands if own private land to play on (and ruin) (subject: To the editor) wildlife-related forms of recreation.” ATV recreation is restricted or banned and leave public places alone. ATV use in Mars Hill is contrary to in Mars Hill. If they get their way, biodiversity and conservation. ATVs what’s next? A right of access to, or Ruth Pryzner tear up the ground, harm plants, dam- designated trails on, Crown grazing Alexander, Man. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 FROM PAGE ONE

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and disease resistance, includ- which was to combine the ing work on Ug99, a virulent Cereal Research Centre, the “What I’m not wheat rust, will continue at Canadian Grain Commission’s AAFC’s Morden facility, he Grain Research Laboratory, the seeing is a vision said. Oat breeding and the rest Canadian International Grains for the future from of the centre’s plant pathology Institute and Canadian Malt a public agricultural research will move to AAFC’s Barley Technical Centre into research point Brandon Research Centre. a new $150- to $300-million Morgan Jones said AAFC will facility. of view going focus on germplasm develop- Neither Morgan Jones nor forward.” ment, and selling new wheat AAFC’s media liaison, would lines to private companies reveal how many people before the commercialization are employed at the Cereal doug chorney stage. Research Station, never mind “We believe there is an how many jobs will be cut or opportunity for the private sec- transferred. tor... to run that type of work According to Richard Phillips, greenhouses and phytotron probably more cost effectively executive director of the Grain facilities. than we can and then we can Growers of Canada, who was Morden Mayor Ken Wiebe really put our emphasis on briefed last week by AAFC and Brandon’s Shari Decter making more crosses and doing officials, 41 positions will be Hirst said they are overjoyed what we call the public good cut, including four research with the prospect of new, high- stuff like keeping rust resist- scientists. paying jobs coming to their ance genes available in our One research centre communities. varieties so there is long-term employee said three research The Grain Growers of Canada protection in the industry,” he biologists will go. supports that approach, but is said. AAFC’s website, last updated disappointed Ottawa is cutting “I think the fact that we in 2007, says the centre has research positions, Phillips haven’t had a serious out- 230 people, including those at said. As well, there is no indi- break of rust for over 50 years Morden. There are 29 research cation that savings from scrap- in Western Canada is a tribute scientists, including four in ping the old facility will be to our investment in upstream Morden. reinvested in research, he said. plant disease work has been According to several sources The Grain Growers also Some farmers aren’t obeying the calendar when it comes to seeding. effective.” 51 or 57 positions will move to oppose AAFC’s decision to cut Morden and six to Brandon. a Saskatoon-based researcher While seeding operations aren’t widespread as yet, equipment is on the Other cuts specializing in sprayer tech- move. photo: Linda Van Deynze The CRC is the only one of Difficult week nology. Farmers spray more AAFC’s 19 centres being axed. AAFC will sell its land at now because of reduced till- soil surface. A new canola crop But seven of the 36 research Glenlea and buy more land age. They need access to inde- with exposed cotyledons will die “If it’s below zero for farms across the country will near Morden for plots, a source pendent information, he said. after four hours of below-zero also close. said. The centre will complete temperatures, Kubinec said. half an hour you’ll The Agri-Environment “It’s been a difficult week, but its contracts with groups like “Prolonged cold periods probably lose a few Services Branch’s (formerly people have been pretty pro- the foundation before closing, are what we don’t want,” she (canola) leaves but known as PFRA) Community fessional,” one employee said Morgan Jones said. said. “If it’s below zero for half not the growing Pasture Program is wind- requesting anonymity. Staff Kane farmer Bill Toews, a an hour you’ll probably lose a ing down. The Farm Income have orders not to speak to former WGRF director, said few leaves but not the growing point. But if it gets Programs Directorate’s reporters. he fears Ottawa’s support for point. But if it gets down there down there for two Manitoba staff will be cut to The 97-year-old Morden research is waning. Publicly for two hours, four hours, six hours, four hours, six six, from 16, according to, Research Centre, which opened funded research is not trade hours yeah, you’re toast.” Jeffrey Vallis, a spokesman for its new $14.6-million facility in distorting and boosts farmers’ Kubinec recommends sowing hours yeah, you’re the Public Service Alliance of 1989, is currently underutilized, profits. Cutting it could trigger canola after the soil temperature toast.” Canada (PSCA). There are also Morgan Jones said. more income support program is at least 5 C throughout the cuts to the Canadian Food “It was built for approxi- spending, he said. day and within 10 days of when Inspection Agency and to co-op mately 16 to 18 scientists and... “It’s like not fixing the roads the last average frost usually Anastasia Kubinec supports. (See sidebars) we only have about three scien- but paying truckers to replace occurs. For much of Manitoba The research centre started tists at that location,” he said. broken axles,” Toews said. that’s the first week of May. as the Dominion Rust Research “We would need to make a Agriculture Minister Gerry But this is Manitoba. There are Laboratory in 1925 at the few changes at Morden for it Ritz defends the cuts, saying no guarantees when it comes to “We try not to dictate produc- University of Manitoba. Over to be able to accommodate the they will lead to long-term spring frost. Many canola fields ers’ management practices,” he the decades it has contributed move.... We anticipate the cen- prosperity. were damaged or destroyed said. “If they believe it to be the billions of dollars to Canada’s tre can handle between 80 and Ottawa contributes 75 per by frost June 9, 2009. That year right thing to do on their farm economy and farm income. 100 people.” cent of the funds invested in crops sown in early June were that’s up to them.” The centre’s demise doesn’t However, according to a Canadian research. still susceptible. However, when assessing bode well for the proposed source the Morden facility lacks The soil temperature was 2 claims MASC considers whether Cereal Centre of Excellence, sufficient office and workspace, [email protected] C the morning of April 5 and the farmer followed accepted would likely reach 5 C or 6 C, but practices. Wheat is relatively for only a few hours, Kubinec hardy and tolerates spring frost said. better than most crops. Canola “It’s still pretty cool.” is susceptible and soybeans more so. Therefore, a claim on Delayed emergence wheat sown early in April proba- Cool soils can delay crop emer- bly would be approved, but one gence, resulting in uneven on soybeans would be closely stands and weak plants. scrutinized, Van Deynze said. “Your flea beetle protection “Again, we don’t have a rule (on treated canola seed) is only that says you can’t sow soybeans from three weeks to four weeks now but if you do and have a and then it wears off and if your claim I’m sure the corporation canola isn’t big enough the would look at that situation very flea beetles are going to chow hard and try to evaluate whether down,” Kubinec said. “And there that was the prudent thing to are flea beetles out already.” do,” he said. The high cost of canola seed As of early April there had also raises the ante when con- been some seeding, but not a sidering early seeding. And if lot, Van Deynze said. There were it’s a new variety, supplies could lots of questions about early be tight or unavailable to the seeding in March with the snow farmer who has to reseed. gone and record-breaking warm While there are deadlines temperatures. on how late farmers can seed “In many places farmers and qualify for crop insur- could’ve been seeding in March ance there are no rules about (because it was physically pos- how early farmers can seed, sible) and that would’ve made said David Van Deynze, the a guy like me very nervous,” he Manitoba Agricultural Services said. Corporation’s (MASC) manager of claim services. [email protected] Winnipeg’s Cereal Research Centre is the only one of 19 federal centres to close. photo: shannon vanraes The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 7 Community pasture WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublish program to wind down ing.com or call 204-944-5762. April 18-21: National Holstein Responsibility for the pastures will revert to owners Convention, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call Holstein Canada at 519-756-8300 By Allan Dawson standing it will be a five- to six- An AFFC official said the fol- “We view this as a lack of or visit http://events.holstein.ca. CO-OPERATOR STAFF year transition period. The land lowing seven Agri-Environment recognition of the importance April 28: Manitoba Model will go back to who owned it.” Services Branch field locations of co-operatives in job crea- Forest seminar: Pussy willow/ ttawa is getting out of In Manitoba, the province will close in the next 12 to 18 tion and economic growth in red dogwood/tamarack wreath the community pasture owns most community pas- months: Dawson Creek, B.C., this country,” Brigitte Gagne, making. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register O business and streamlin- tures but some of the land is Medicine Hat, Alta., Vegreville, executive director of the Conseil call Ken Fosty at 204-340-5013 or ing Agriculture and Agri-Food municipal. Alta., Hanna, Alta., Gravelbourg, canadien de la cooperation et email [email protected]. Canada by rolling the Agri- It’s not known if the province Sask., Rosetown, Sask., and de la mutualite, said in the asso- May 24-25: University of Environment Services Branch, or others will take on the job of Moose Jaw, Sask. ciation’s release. Manitoba Transport Institute's formerly known as PFRA, into running the pastures for cattle Meanwhile, the Canadian “Farmers and the industry Supply Chain Connections confer- the new Science and Technology producers who drop herds off to Co-operative Association will benefit from this change, ence: "The Mid-Continent Cold Branch. graze starting in May and pick says Ottawa is dropping its which will simplify the applica- Chain," Winnipeg. For more info or Details were still trickling out them up in the fall. Co-operative Development tion process and reduce paper- to register visit www.umti.ca. last week, but according to Cam Initiative (CDI), a program that’s work and other redundancies, June 5-7: International Dahl, general manager of the Three years backed new and emerging co- while reducing costs.” Symposium on Beef Cattle Manitoba Beef Producers, cat- The Agri-Environment Services operatives since 2003. Welfare, Delta Bessborough, 601 tle farmers will still have access Branch, operates 85 pastures [email protected] with files Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon. For to community pastures this in Western Canada totalling Shelterbelts from Dave Bedard more info call 306-955-4868 or spring. 930,000 acres. According to the Ottawa is also closing its shel- visit www.beefwelfare2012.ca. “We don’t know all of the government website there are 24 terbelt tree nursery at Indian June 26: Western Beef details yet,” he said in an inter- in Manitoba, 61 in Saskatchewan Head, which has operated since Development Centre field day, view April 13. “It’s my under- and two in Alberta. 1901. Local officials hope it will AAFC closing Termuende Research Ranch, Over the next three years, be privatized. Lanigan, Sask. For more info visit 10 community pastures in Agriculture Minister Gerry seven smaller www.wbdc.sk.ca or call 1-800- “We want to make Manitoba will close with all Ritz justified the cuts saying research sites 567-7264. sure this land 21 to be shut down by 2018, farmers don’t farm now like they July 24-26: Great Plains according to Public Service did 100 years ago. Windbreak Renovation and stays in agriculture Alliance of Canada spokesman “And it’s time to take a long, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it will close the Innovation Conference, use and that the Jeffrey Vallis. hard look and refocus the ener- International Peace Garden south “We’ll have to talk to the pro- gies and dollars of Agriculture following research farms, producers who were most of which have much of Boissevain. For more info visit ducers who use the pastures,” Canada... and what way best http://www.unl.edu/nac/renova using it still have about their future, Dahl said. builds the future for today’s pro- infrastructure over the next 12 to 18 months: Bouctouche, tion.htm, call 402-437-5178 (ext. access to it in some “We want to make sure this ducers,’’ Ritz was quoted as say- 4024) or email [email protected]. land stays in agriculture use ing by the Canadian Press. N.B., Frelighsburg, Que., Lévis form.” Oct. 23-24: International Wolf and and that the producers who AAFC’s Rural and Co-oper- (Chapais), Que., Delhi, Ont., Carnivore Conference, Riverlodge were using it still have access atives Secretariat, which admin- Kapuskasing, Ont., Regina, Place, Thompson. For more info to it in some form. That’s going isters programs related to co- Sask., Fort Vermilion, Alta. CAM DAHL visit www.thompsonspiritway.ca. to take some consultation and operatives, will be significantly some time.” reduced in size.

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ICE Futures US intends to begin offering five new U.S. grain and oilseed contracts, pending review by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The contracts include U.S. corn, wheat, soybeans, soy- bean meal and soybean oil, IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) announced. Futures contracts are slated to be available on May 14, with options available May 15. “These contracts round out ICE’s U.S. and Canadian agricul- tural products,” said Ben Jackson, COO of ICE Futures US. The contracts will be listed on ICE Futures US, which features sub-millisecond execution speeds, and cleared at ICE Clear US. The contracts will be cash settled with daily settlement based on the CBOT settlement price. The contracts will join ICE’s current slate of agricultural futures and options contracts, including sugar, cotton, coffee, cocoa, orange juice, Canadian wheat, barley and canola. Through ICE Futures Europe the company also accounts for half of the world’s crude and refined oil trade. Some traders say new ICE contracts may face challenges lur- ing activity away from the CME Group’s well-established Chicago Board of Trade.

Cargill earnings bounce back By Christine Stebbins reuters

U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. reported a rebound in earn- ings after its worst quarter in a decade, led by record profits in its global food ingredient businesses and stronger results in energy trading. Minneapolis-based Cargill, one of the world’s largest privately held corporations, reported $766 million in earnings from con- tinuing operations for the fiscal third quarter ended Feb. 29, just ahead of $763 million a year earlier. Revenue rose five per cent to $31.9 billion. Third-quarter results represent a bounce back after Cargill’s second quarter profits fell 88 per cent to $100 million — the worst quarterly performance since 2001, as earnings were hurt by investments made in equity markets and by distressed assets amid the European debt crisis. Cargill, which operates in 65 countries, is a leading U.S. grain exporter, food processor, energy trader and biofuels producer. If Cargill were a publicly listed company, its 2011 sales of $119.5 bil- lion would have ranked No. 13 on the Fortune 500 list of largest A red-winged blackbird sings out loud and clear to alert potential competitors U.S. companies. that this cattail near Minnedosa is his turf. photo: Linda Boys

Three tax changes could boost agriculture The CFA wants more flexible rules for tax-free farm transfers within families

By Alex Binkley a farm to inherit or come from a risk management tool particu- gers. This only pushes more farms 2 is the government’s matching co-operator contributor / ottawa large farm family.” larly during severe and protracted into the hands of investors instead pre-tax contribution. There are no Etsell says the group isn’t commodity price declines and of farmers. triggers or restriction as to when he CFA is lobbying for opposed to Section 31, but wants restricts potential investment into the funds are withdrawn or what changes to three federal to see restricted loss set at a more rural economies.” Denies tax benefits they are used for. The only stipu- T income tax rules and the realistic level “because we really The deemed proceeds provision The provision on non-arm’s lation is that the Fund 2 must be Agri-Invest program it says would need to bring people into agri- in Section 55 (2) “generally allows length sale of shares “effectively drawn down first before Fund 1 is attract badly needed investment culture and get new blood in our for the tax-free roll of farming denies the full income tax ben- accessed. The result is that when and young people into farming, industry.” assets between family members efits of accessing the capital gains used for income stabilization, the while encouraging small opera- exemption when the sale of shares Fund 2 withdrawal is not likely tions to grow. occurs between family members. to attract any tax. If used for any Garnet Etsell, a member “For farmers, it will allow leveraged dollars to be The general intent of Parliament other purpose, and if the opera- of the Tax Working Group of available for investment in their own operations was to facilitate the tax-free inter- tion is in a taxable position, then the Canadian Federation of or the sector that has difficulty raising capital generational transfer of the family Fund 2 withdrawals will attract Agriculture said in an interview farm. Both parties to the transac- tax.” the group is gathering data and investment funds to invest in innovation.” tion need to receive the full ben- CFA wants the government to honing its presentation for federal efit in order to have enough funds waive taxes on Fund 2 withdraw- politicians. Garnet Etsell to properly retire, and to receive als used for strategic investments The three provisions the asso- CFA access to all of the funds resulting because there would be benefits ciation is targeting for change in from the transaction. for farmers, the agricultural indus- The Income Tax Act are Section New blood (father to son, parent to offspring, “With an aging farm population, try, and governments, he noted. 31, which covers restricted farm The restricted loss provision is including daughters-in-law and and with an increasing number of “For farmers, it will allow lev- losses, Section 55 (2) on deemed intended to keep rich people from sons-in-law). Unfortunately it operations being incorporated, eraged dollars to be available for proceeds and Section 84.1 (1) on writing off the cost of operating does not allow for the tax-free this section needs to be reviewed investment in their own opera- non-arm’s length share of sales. a hobby farm, but it also works transfer between siblings. This is with respect to family farm corpo- tions or the sector that has dif- The group is focusing on the first against men and women who becoming an issue in the continu- rations,” Etsell points out. ficulty raising capital investment two for now, said Etsell, a B.C. want to build up a commercial ance of family farming operations The CFA annual meeting unan- funds to invest in innovation. farmer and former CFA vice- operation while holding outside beyond two generations. What is imously supported a proposal Innovation has been identified as president. jobs. It could also inhibit efforts needed is the ability for siblings to clarify provisions in the Agri- being key to improving our com- Section 31 was a hot political to develop small farms geared to be able to transfer between Invest program in light of govern- petitiveness. For the agriculture issue a couple of decades ago to participating in the local food themselves or their nephews and ment questioning about its effec- industry it would create a source when the $5,000 limit on farm loss movement. nieces, to facilitate the continu- tiveness and efficiency because of much needed capital. For gov- writeoffs against off-farm income A backgrounder developed by ance of family farms beyond the it has built up a surplus of $1.2 ernment, it will reduce some of was raised to $8,000 after a lot of the working group says the cur- second generation.” billion. the pressure created from frequent lobbying. Etsell says the current rent level of Section 31 “inadvert- The children of a farmer may calls for government investment limit “is hardly meaningful in light ently creates a barrier for new not wish to be in the business, but Strategic investments in various areas, it will stimulate of land and equipment prices entrants who depend upon off- a niece or nephew may want to Etsell noted that producer Agri- investment in innovation, and today. The limit adds to the obsta- farm income in starting up their take over the operation, Etsell says. Invest accounts consist of two may provide a solution to the risk cles facing someone who wants to operations, risks hindering use However, the provision forces the funds. “Fund 1 is the farmer’s of the possible underutilization of get into farming, but doesn’t have of off-farm income as a business farmer to treat relatives like stran- after-tax contribution, and Fund the Agri-Invest program.” The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 9 Pork producers explore ways to improve their public image The pork industry feels unfairly maligned by special interest science

By Shannon VanRaes council on issues of public CO-OPERATOR STAFF opinion, and said public per- ceptions are often more endur- ork producers want to “be ing than scientific facts. part of the solution” but Perception problems are P speakers at the Manitoba compounded when average Pork Council’s annual meeting Manitobans are unfamiliar recently had trouble spelling with the sector. “It’s one of the out the problem. areas where it’s difficult to get “My personal opinion... is your message across,” Brown that you do have a target on said. you. If there has ever been an While some at the meeting industry targeted in Manitoba, pointed the finger at govern- it’s the pork industry,” ment policies, others sug- Graham Starmer, president gested public opinion is the of the Manitoba Chambers of root cause of the current Commerce told producers. restrictions producers are Starmer wondered if the facing. moratorium was based on “We see government in an public perception, poor sci- adversarial role, but govern- ence or a political agenda as ment is a reflection of what the he moderated a discussion population wants,” said Doug on how to improve public Chorney, president of Keystone perceptions. Agricultural Producers. Last spring, the Save Lake The key to changing govern- Winnipeg Act passed the ment policy is changing public Manitoba legislature unani- opinion, he said. mously, expanding the prov- “We have to design a way to ince’s moratorium on new hog change how the public sees Curtis Brown, a former journalist who now works with Probe Research, spoke about public image during the Manitoba barn construction. It also left all of agriculture, not just hog Pork Council’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg. some people believing the farmers,” Chorney stressed. industry had been unfairly Producers are frustrated by maligned. the government’s reliance on manure running off fields into he said. “The public relations that don’t need a study to be “You often hear the comment a study of Lake Winnipeg by Lake Winnipeg is causing algae side of it will help deliver the seen — or smelt. that decisions have to be sci- Peter Leavitt, which recom- blooms, really, we know there right science.” “Public perception really ence based, and I don’t disagree mended a 50 per cent reduc- were algae blooms on the lake Conservative MLA and isn’t my business, but I have to with that, but at the same time tion in phosphorus levels to long before there was ever hog former KAP president, Ian say odour is an environmen- science isn’t always enough,” reverse regular algae blooms production in Manitoba, and Wishart, raised concerns tal issue, and if there is some- said Curtis Brown, a former and return the lake to a pre- probably a lot thicker than about scientific reports being thing stamped in the minds of journalist who now works with 1990 state, as the basis for its they are today,” said council commissioned by government the public, it’s odour,” he said. Probe Research. expanded moratorium. chairman Karl Kynoch. and special interest groups, “I don’t know how many times He has worked with the pork “This accusation that hog He emphasized a need although he did not appear to I’ve been in Winnipeg at a mall, for sound science along with consider the pork council as sniffed the air, and said ‘that’s Steven Sheppard of ECO one of those special interest not a city smell.’” Matters, a soil scientist and groups. Kynoch noted the council is environmental consultant. “Lately we’ve seen an alarm- working to combat negative Sheppard recently released ing trend… for government and perceptions around the hog a report titled, What To Do special interest groups to fund industry through advertising, And What Not To Do About science with a specific goal in partnerships with sports cen- Phosphorus In Agro-Manitoba mind and to get a study that tres and innovative initiatives — The Science, on behalf of the agrees with them,” he said. like the Bruce D. Campbell Farm Manitoba Pork Council. But Sheppard also noted and Food Discovery Centre. “Science has always pro- there are environmental issues He said people need to be vided the best way forward,” surrounding the hog industry informed about the economic benefits the hog industry brings to Manitoba, such as the fact that it accounts for 10 per “Public perception really isn’t my business, but I cent of all manufacturing jobs. have to say odour is an environmental issue, and “Can you imagine where if there is something stamped in the minds of the the province would be with- public, it’s odour. I don’t know how many times out the hog industry?” he said. “It would be devastated, and I I’ve been in Winnipeg at a mall, sniffed the air, think that’s one thing we don’t and said ‘that’s not a city smell.’” get enough credit for — how Steven Sheppard of ECO Matters, a soil scientist and environmental much value the hog industry brings to the province.” consultant, spoke during the Manitoba Pork Council’s annual general STEVEN SHEPPARD meeting in Winnipeg. PHOTOS: SHANNON VANRAES [email protected]

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COLUMN Cattle Prices (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg April 13, 2012 Slaughter Cattle Feed costs weigh on Steers & Heifers No sale D1, 2 Cows April 6 D3 Cows ­ prices for “plainer” cattle Bulls Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) — Auction market activity gears down as seeding nears (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — (501-600 lbs.) — (401-500 lbs.) — Heifers (901+ lbs.) — Phil Franz-Warkentin Analysts cite the narrowing (801-900 lbs.) — CNSC choice/select spread as a sign of (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — reduced demand for beef from (501-600 lbs.) — (401-500 lbs.) — the U.S. public. Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 109.00 - 112.25 $ 97.50 - 119.74 he number of cattle moving through Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 109.00 100.89 - 117.06 Manitoba’s auction yards started to D1, 2 Cows 72.00 - 82.00 61.92 - 81.70 D3 Cows 63.00 - 74.00 61.92 - 81.70 T slow down during the week ended Bulls — 80.52 - 95.04 April 13. For what was moving, the top- Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 117.00 - 131.00 $ 114.61 - 139.23 quality animals continued to be met with see good demand. Bulls were generally (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 143.00 128.72 - 144.92 (701-800 lbs.) 138.00 - 155.00 117.48 - 146.11 solid demand, but prices started to weaken stronger at most yards around the province. (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 176.00 129.61 - 159.50 for the lower-quality animals on offer. (501-600 lbs.) 164.00 - 188.00 133.06 - 175.99 (401-500 lbs.) 170.00 - 195.00 134.99 - 178.66 “The plainer-type cattle were down a Narrow spread on quality Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 110.00 - 128.00 $ 107.17 - 121.26 little bit,” said Buddy Bergner of Ashern The best prices were for any age-verified (801-900 lbs.) 115.00 - 136.00 118.73 - 129.50 Auction Mart. The weakness there, he said, animals able to cross the border into the (701-800 lbs.) 125.00 - 146.00 118.94 - 137.43 (601-700 lbs.) 135.00 - 154.00 124.72 - 147.72 was likely tied in part to the rising cost of U.S., said Bergner. The start of the summer (501-600 lbs.) 145.00 - 168.00 120.84 - 153.69 feed grain. barbecue season could be one anecdotal (401-500 lbs.) 160.00 - 180.00 129.97 - 155.83 Feed, freight and fuel prices are all going reason behind any strength for those ani- up, making it more expensive to ship cattle mals going to the ground beef market, as Futures (April 12, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change and feed them once they get where they’re baseball parks open for the year and people April 2012 121.25 3.35 April 2012 151.10 2.43 going. As costs go up, buyers are unable to start eating more hamburgers and hotdogs. June 2012 117.15 2.03 May 2012 152.25 4.05 spend as much on the cattle, said Bergner. U.S. beef cutout values provided by the August 2012 120.15 2.28 August 2012 155.10 4.40 October 2012 126.37 2.92 September 2012 156.42 4.62 However, the top-quality animals were U.S. Department of Agriculture did see December 2012 128.60 3.23 October 2012 157.42 4.87 still bringing a good price, for the most some improvement during the week, post- February 2013 129.90 3.58 November 2012 157.90 4.98 part, and values on those animals were ing their first increases after five weeks Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) relatively steady on the week across the of trending lower. One interesting thing province. about those cutout values is the very nar- Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous April 7, 2012 Year­ April 7, 2012 Year The biggest demand for feeder cattle, row spread between higher-quality “choice” Canada 41,747 52,422 Prime 407 874 Bergner said, was coming from eastern beef and the lower-quality “select.” The East 11,653 15,150 AAA 21,009 25,646 feedyards in Ontario, with small numbers choice boxed beef cutout value increased West 30,094 37,272 AA 10,021 14,805 Manitoba 30,094 37,272 A 434 997 moving to Alberta as well. 75 cents, to US$178.16 per hundredweight, U.S. 622,000 630,000 B 577 392 Volumes held up at the Ashern yard dur- during the week. The select cutout rose D 6,497 2,984 E 296 326 ing the week, with around 1,600 cattle on by US$2.36, to US$177.34/cwt. While that offer at Wednesday’s sale. However, num- spread is historically narrower at this time bers were starting to drop off at many other of year, at less than a dollar, it’s well off the auctions in Manitoba, as activity shows average for this time of year, closer to US$5. Hog Prices signs of slowing down for the season. Back in January, the spread between the (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture “We’re a month ahead of time,” said two grades was around US$12. Bergner on the relatively early spring and Analysts cite the narrowing choice/select MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) lack of winter this year. As a result, cattle spread as a sign of reduced demand for beef MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 168.00E 170.03 172.84 sales are also a month ahead of schedule from the U.S. public. High prices for steaks MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 154.00E 155.45 158.16 for many producers itching to get out on and roasts cause consumers to back away ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 149.15 148.42 161.70 their fields. from those more expensive cuts of meat P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 153.70 153.95 164.00 It is still too early to expect much seed- — and the recent concerns over ground ing, as it is only mid-April and the chance beef were causing them to turn away from Futures (April 12, 2012) in U.S. remains for a late winter storm or freezing that side of the coin as well. Time will Hogs Close Change temperatures. At the same time it won’t tell whether those patterns have staying April 2012 83.52 -0.33 be long until farmers are busy with spring power. May 2012 93.12 0.37 June 2012 93.22 1.22 seeding, which will further limit activity at July 2012 93.52 1.62 auction yards. August 2012 93.65 1.18 On the butcher side, plainer cull cows Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service were also a little weaker on the week, Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and though top-quality animals continued to commodity market reporting. Other Market Prices

Sheep and Lambs SunGold $/cwt Winnipeg Toronto Specialty Meats Loonie expected around 98 cents in the weren’t good — then more Ewes 72.40 - 110.28 50.00 - 60.00 third, down from the recent pressure will be piled on Lambs (110+ lb.) Next 194.03 - 221.84 level of 99-1/2 cents. the loonie, he said. (95 - 109 lb.) sale is 215.18 - 249.70 to remain slightly (80 - 94 lb.) April 19 225.26 - 264.55 The re-emergence of On the other hand, an (Under 80 lb.) 283.74 - 406.12 below parity the euro-zone debt crisis increase in the Bank of (New crop) — By Adam Johnston — notably in Spain — will Canada’s key lending rate commodity news service canada add some downward pres- would push the dollar up, Chickens Eggs sure, as will recent soft he said. Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded The loonie will likely Chinese economic data, Over the long term, Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the remain slightly below par- including disappointing Moore says the euro-zone 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board ity with the U.S. green- import numbers, he said. debt crisis and any con- 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective June 12, 2011. 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous back as continued global Traders will also be tak- tinued cooling of China’s A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 economic uncertainty will ing cues from the U.S. economy are the key fac- A Large 1.8500 1.8200 weigh on the Canadian economic recovery, which tors to watch. Turkeys A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 currency, predicts cur- is far exceeding analysts’ Meanwhile, Scotia Minimum prices as of April 15, 2012 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 rency analyst Greg Moore. expectations, he said. McLeod’s Andrew Pyle 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 The FX Strategist with That’s been supportive for warned Canada’s high Grade A ...... $1.925 B 0.45 0.45 TD Securities in Toronto the Canadian currency, debt-to-income ratio Undergrade ...... $1.835 C 0.15 0.15 expects the Canadian dol- but if the revival south could undermine the Hen Turkeys lar to trade around 97 cents of the border sputters — housing market, pushing Goats (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) in the second quarter and and March job numbers the dollar downward. Grade A ...... $1.910 Winnipeg Toronto Undergrade ...... $1.810 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Kids — 50.92 - 289.90 (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys — — Grade A ...... $1.910 Mature — 82.64 - 323.96 Undergrade ...... $1.810 Tom Turkeys Horses (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...... $1.870 Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports Undergrade...... $1.785 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. <1,000 lbs. — 19.86 - 40.13 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 1,000 lbs.+ — 30.84 - 49.02 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 11 GRAIN MARKETS column Export and International Prices All prices close of business April 12, 2012 Last Week Week Ago Year Ago Prairie precipitation spurs Wheat CWB export 1CW 13.5 St. Lawrence — 357.40 424.40 US hard winter ord.Gulf ($US) ­­— 292.66 363.25 new-crop canola selling EU French soft wheat ($US) — 277.50 366.00 U.S. corn futures are pressured as planting begins Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 234.86 225.03 272.06 Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 307.33 289.79 326.89 ending stocks for 2011-12 came in at 55.52 mil- Coarse Grains Dwayne Klassen lion tonnes, down from the 57.3 million forecast US corn Gulf ($US) 273.31 277.15 325.38 in March and the year-ago level of 69.12 million. CNSC US barley (PNW) ($US) 280.00 280.00 250.00 The USDA also lowered its Brazilian soybean out- put to 66 million tonnes from 68.5 million made Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 250.98 237.79 296.95 a month ago. Argentine soybean production was Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 216.57 217.54 247.70 he divergence between old- and new-crop estimated at 45 million tonnes, down from 46.5 Oilseeds canola contracts traded on the ICE Futures million. T Canada platform experienced a bit of a The weakness in new-crop soybeans reflected Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 529.42 498.01 489.01 widening during the week ended April 13, as con- the favourable weather for seeding operations in Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 1,261.92 1,181.66 1,253.98 cerns about the record usage pace buoyed the the U.S. heading into the spring — as well as the nearby May and July futures. sentiment that values have moved too high, too The deferred futures were undermined by an fast, and were due for a downward correction. improvement in the soil moisture situation on Concerns about the state of China’s economy Winnipeg Futures the Prairies ahead of spring seeding operations also tempered some of the price strength seen in ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business April 13, 2012 and the record amount of canola that will be soybeans. Western barley Last Week Week Ago planted. There was sentiment in the market that old- Bearish on corn May 2012 235.00 229.00 crop canola futures need to climb further in order Corn futures on the CBOT suffered declines, with July 2012 235.00 232.00 for rationing of demand to begin being taken old-crop months leading the downward price October 2012 216.00 211.00 seriously by the domestic and export industries. slide. The USDA report, which failed to reduce Talk of Chinese demand for Canadian canola the old-crop corn supply in the U.S. was the Canola Last Week Week Ago also surfaced during the reporting period, which main bearish influence. The USDA estimated May 2012 625.90 622.50 in turn provided some buoyancy for values. 2011-12 U.S. corn ending stocks at 801 million July 2012 620.50 619.90 The much-needed arrival of precipita- bushels, unchanged from the month-ago projec- November 2012 579.80 575.20 tion in the dry growing regions of Alberta and tion. The forecast was also about 70 million to 80 Saskatchewan helped to influence some of the million bushels above what pre-report ideas had been anticipating. World corn ending stocks in 2011-12 were pegged by USDA at 122.71 million CWB Pool Forecasts tonnes, compared with 124.53 million in March. March PRO February PRO Total Payments For three-times-daily market The anticipation of U.S. farmers planting an 2011-12 2011-12 2010-11 reports from Commodity News extremely large corn crop weighed on deferred Wheat values. The rapid pace of those planting opera- Service Canada, visit “ICE tions, amid favourable weather conditions, No. 1 CWRS 13.5 317.00 309 344.96 Futures Canada updates” at also added to the bearish sentiment in those No. 1 CWRS 12.5 283.00 272 317.73 www.manitobacooperator.ca. contracts. No. 2 CWRS 13.5 314.00 304 337.13 Wheat futures at the CBOT, KCBT and MGEX No. 1 CWHWS 13.5 319.00 309 344.96 were lower on the week. The quick seeding pace No. 1 CPSR 249.00 242 277.77 for U.S. spring wheat, combined with favourable weather for the development of the U.S. winter No. 1 CPSW 244.00 237 274.67 wheat crop, facilitated some of the downward No. 1 CWRW 245.00 245 284.23 selling that emerged in the new-crop months. price action. The weather for wheat development No. 1 CWES 289.00 279 314.96 The precipitation, which arrived as both snow in Europe also has improved, which contributed No. 1 CWSWS 250.00 243 268.72 and rain, was considered timely and will provide to the price weakness. Durum for a good start for producers anxiously awaiting USDA’s report, meanwhile, was considered to get out on the fields to begin planting. supportive for wheat and helped to temper the No. 1 CWAD 13.0 342.00 342 302.94 As for how much canola will actually be seeded price declines. The USDA pegged 2011-12 U.S. Feed Barley this spring, estimates continue to hover around wheat ending stocks at 793 million bushels, down No. 1 CW Pool A N/A N/A 235.72 the 21-million- to 23-million-acre range. Statistics from the previous month’s 825 million. World Canada will release its first plantings survey on wheat carry-over in 2011-12 came in at 206.27 Designated Barley April 24. However, market participants already million tonnes, down from the March forecast of Sel CW Two-Row 309.00 311 265.74 anticipate the report will come up short in its 213.1 million. Sel CW Six-Row 294.00 296 247.98 projection, with the numbers not taking into There are indications that soybean values have account any switch into the crop after the survey established their springtime high and that it will * No. 1 CW feed barley, Pool B 2011-12, as of January 19: $223. was conducted. take some weather-related issues in order for There was some arbitrary price movement prices to make another push to the upside. seen in milling wheat, durum and barley con- Some potentially bearish influences include tracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform, but more acres being seeded to soybeans in the U.S. Special Crops very little in the way of actual volume. this spring than anticipated. There have already Report for April 16, 2012 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures been some cold-weather scares for corn, which were mixed during the period ended April 13. could also translate into more acres to soybeans Spot Market Spot Market Confirmation of tighter-than-anticipated than expected, especially if those readings Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless old-crop soybean supplies in the U.S., and on return. Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) the global market, in the U.S. Department of China also is a wild card in the soybean mar- Large Green 15/64 24.20 - 25.50 Canaryseed 26.25 - 27.00 Agriculture’s April 10 supply/demand balance ket. There is no doubt that this country has front Laird No. 1 24.00 - 25.50 Oil Sunflower Seed — sheets helped to firm up the nearby May and July loaded its soybean purchases. This leaves the Eston No. 2 26.00 - 30.75 Desi Chickpeas 26.10 - 27.50 contracts. possibility of cancelled sales by China as we head The USDA pegged U.S. soybean ending stocks into the new crop year, especially if prices push Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) Beans (Cdn. cents per pound) at 250 million bushels, which was down 25 mil- significantly lower. Green No. 1 8.50 - 11.00 Fababeans, large — lion from the estimate made in March, but about Medium Yellow No. 1 8.40 - 8.85 Feed beans — 10 million higher than what the trade had been Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service anticipating. Demand for U.S. soybeans, how- Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans — ever, was increased in the report. World soybean commodity market reporting. Feed Pea (Rail) 3.50 - 5.50 No. 1 Great Northern — Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans — Yellow No. 1 34.75 - 35.75 No. 1 Light Red Kidney — Brown No. 1 28.75 - 30.75 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney — Freezing temperatures drop Kansas State University agronomist Jim Oriental No. 1 22.75 - 25.75 No. 1 Black Beans — Shroyer. on Kansas wheat fields Six counties in the western part of key No. 1 Pinto Beans — reuters / Potentially crop-damaging producer Kansas saw temperatures dip No. 1 Small Red — freezing temperatures descended on to below freezing from midnight to early Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink — western Kansas early April 16, where the morning, according to data gathered by SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS new crop of hard red winter wheat was Kansas state climatologists. maturing rapidly, but wheat experts said Generally for freezing temperatures to Report for April 13, 2012 in US$ cwt the wheat likely held up well. do sustained damage, conditions have NuSun (oilseed) 26.90 26.85 “It can tolerate some pretty cool tem- to be well-below freezing for several Confection — — peratures with little or no damage,” said hours. Source: National Sunflower Association 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 Province hopes good things will be cooking in Swan River New food-processing centre meant to encourage food-product entrepreneurs

By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff / swan river “I would like to he province expects entre- see the many preneurs will be cooking entrepreneurs in the T up some innovation in area take advantage Swan River’s new food-process- of this facility, ing centre. The government has spent and take the most $80,000 to outfit a former meet- wonderful products ing room of the War Veterans they produce in their Community Hall on 6th St. N. — part of a pilot project to provide homes and sell at entrepreneurs from northern farmers’ markets to communities with the oppor- commercialization.” tunity to test and develop food products for commercial mar- kets. The room is now a fully Rosann Wowchuk certified commercial kitchen Former MAFRI minister with commercial-size mixers, kettles, a walk-in cooler and freezer, and a sheeter for rolling dough and pasta products. and sell at farmers’ markets to “New food and beverage commercialization.” Swan River’s War Veterans Community Hall is now home to a unique food-processing centre in Manitoba providing products are the seeds that Other communities have a fully equipped facility that meets all inspection requirements for small food processors. Renters of the space will launch new business opportu- expressed interest in having also have access to the technical expertise of staff with the Food Development Centre at Portage la Prairie as well nities and the development of small processing facilities and as business development advice from MAFRI staff. photos: Lorraine Stevenson this centre creates the perfect MAFRI staff say they continued environment for these ideas to to hear interest expressed in the grow,” Agriculture, Food and “rent-a-kitchen” concept, with Rural Initiatives Minister Ron the need sometimes being as Kostyshyn said at the ribbon- simple as having a site to wash cutting. bulk volume vegetables for MAFRI staff will offer mar- farmers’ market sales. keting and business support The Swan River centre has to users, who can also seek funding until September, as help from staff of the Food the province wants to assess Development Centre in Portage demand and interest. la Prairie on a fee-for-service Some potential users attend- basis. ing the open house were enthu- There are many opportuni- siastic, but non-committal. ties in niche food markets, said “I’m thinking about it,” Kostyshyn, the area’s MLA. said Sylvia Burtnack, a retired “It may not be a large income, Durban-area farmer who but there is potential here,” he makes a dried fruit and nut said. bar she sells at craft shows and The kitchen will be available Christmas markets. for large-batch food production Her interest is in better pack- and is expected to get a good aging and having a nutrition workout when 1,800 athletes label on her product. descend on Swan River for the “I sell quite a bit as it is, but 2012 Manitoba Summer Games. that would help sales,” she said. Kostyshyn credited his pred- Caterer Verneece Eggie said ecessor, Rosann Wowchuk, for the kitchen is ideal for feeding promoting the project. large groups. “Portage la Prairie is a long “It’s just going to make it way away,” she said. “I would easier for us to put out a safe Sisters Betty (l to r) and Verneece Eggie, well known in the Swan Valley for their catered dinners as well as a family like to see the many entrepre- product and comply with all cookbook, were impressed with how a new dough mixer and perogy maker at the food-processing centre in Swan River neurs in the area take advan- the rules and regulations,” she last week both sped up and increased production. tage of this facility, and take said. the most wonderful products they produce in their homes [email protected]

MAFRI Minister Ron Kostyshyn, cut the ribbon and brought greetings from the province at the open house unveiling the new processing facility inside the War Veteran’s Community Hall at Swan River last week. He’s pictured here with Swan Sylvia Burtnack, a retired farmer near Durban, brought her fruit and nut bars to River-based MAFRI business development specialist, Trevor Barkman, (l) and Don Dunnigan, (r) manager of MAFRI’s the open house. She was one of several small-scale food product makers and Valleys North GO team together with Shawna Kletka, economic development officer for the Swan Valley, and Jason farmers’ market vendors present at the event. Delaurier, veteran hall board member and Nick Sasyniuk, hall manager (back right). The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 13

NEWS SEEING DOUBLE Ritz says budget cuts won’t affect food safety By Alex Binkley CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR / OTTAWA

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz is brushing off accu- sations that cuts at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will eliminate the jobs of 100 veterinarians and inspectors. Reductions will be pre- dominantly “backroom changes,” said Ritz. “Anyone who says this will affect food safety is off the mark,” he said. But the president of the agriculture division of the Public Service Alliance of Canada said the cuts are “unravelling many of the improvements made to the food safety system since the tragic events of the 2008 Maple Leaf Foods listeria outbreak.” “Ottawa will be firing as many as 100 food safety It’s rare enough to see one, but this photo captures two great horned owls in a farmyard near Gunton PHOTO: GEORGE SMALDON inspectors, more than it hired after it became pain- fully obvious that the inspec- tor shortage contributed to the Maple Leaf disaster,” said Bob Kingston. The union also raised an alarm over the plan to elimi- Annual sustainability awards nate the jobs of 325 border inspectors, who alert the CFIA to any food imports recognize local efforts they’re concerned about. Meanwhile, budget cuts at Agriculture Canada will RMs, researchers and businesses were among those honoured result in shutting the rural and co-operatives secretari- STAFF for over 30 years. It educates hensive plan for sustainabil- laundry detergent, increasing ats, taking over adaptation Manitobans on economic, ity in the division. The plan energy efficiency, and using funding administration cur- h e R M o f D u f f e r i n political and social issues at focuses on increasing educa- Enviro bag programs and rently done by provincial and the Netley-Libau local and global levels, and tion for sustainable develop- green cleaning products in the bodies, and cutting agricul- T Nutrient-Bioenergy actively participates in sus- ment and sustainability in company’s operations; ture research. Project were among sev- tainable projects and partner- governance, human resources, • Prairie Architects of Ritz said the $3 billion in eral recipients of the 2011 ships to improve the quality and facilities and operations; Winnipeg was recognized for cost savings at Agriculture Manitoba Excellence in of life in small, rural commu- • The Netley-Libau action on climate change, air Canada would be at the Sustainability Awards hon- nities in developing countries; Nutrient-Bioenergy Project quality and energy efficiency administrative level, and focus oured April 5. • The RM of Dufferin for for innovation and research for using green building strate- on making it more efficient. “These awards are an impor- sustainability in water and in sustainability. The project gies in their building designs “It’s high time that govern- tant mechanism for change as natural area stewardship. examines how cattail plants to reduce energy consumption ments started to look at their they bring deserved recogni- Dufferin has introduced the capture and store nutrients, and greenhouse gas emissions, bottom line, the same as you tion to champions of sustaina- Dufferin Wetland Tax Credit how harvesting the plants can and improve indoor air quailty. do in business. And that’s bility and inspire us all to take Program to encourage wetland reduce nutrients entering Lake Recipients of the annual exactly what these changes action,” said Conservation and preservation and restoration; Winnipeg and how the plants Sustainable Development will bring forth,” said Ritz. Water Stewardship Minister • Lake Friendly Campaign can be harvested for use as Scholarships to assist stu- The spending cuts for the Gord Mackintosh. “We need was developed by mayors a low-carbon fuel source. dents in Manitoba who are 2012-13 fiscal year will be to honour these individuals and reeves from municipali- The project is a collaborative engaged in post-second- nearly $15 million for the and groups, and the projects ties along the South Basin of effort by Richard Grosshans, ary studies and research department and $2 million that have turned the prov- Lake Winnipeg for sustain- the International Institute for that embrace the spirit for CFIA. Next year, the cuts ince’s principles and guide- ability in pollution preven- Sustainable Development, the and principles of sustain- will rise to $158.4 million and lines of sustainable develop- tion and product steward- University of Manitoba and able development are: Megan $56 million and by the third ment into concrete and last- ship. The campaign educates Ducks Unlimited Canada; Klassen-Wiebe, University year reach $253 million and ing achievements.” Manitobans about products • Shane Johnston, co-owner of Manitoba (undergradu- $56.1 million. At the same The recipients included: that are the best environ- of Dollar Wise Quality Cleaners ate), agriculture (agroecol- time, the government will • The Marquis Project mental choice for reducing in Winnipeg, was named a ogy); and Kayla George allocate $51.2 million to CFIA in Brandon for outstanding nutrients and improving Lake champion for sustainability. Orten-Lederhouse, Red River during the next two years “to achievement in sustainabil- Winnipeg’s water quality; He has increased sustainabil- College (undergraduate), the strengthen Canada’s food ity. Marquis is a community- • The Evergreen School ity by using an environmen- Joint Applied Environmental safety system.” based, non-profit organiza- Division in Gimli for education tally friendly alternative to tra- Studies Program of Red River tion committed to strengthen- for sustainability. The division ditional dry-cleaning chemi- College and the University of ing international development has implemented a compre- cals, creating an eco-friendly Winnipeg.

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SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN Easter sale brings in the numbers There appeared to be a strong demand for younger ewes to assist in herd improvements

By Mark Elliot ments. The price bidding on the culls assurance that the value of these two per pound. The 80-pound Scottish Co-operator contributor remained much lower, than the other lambs by the fall and inter-season, black-face lamb brought $152 ($1.90 ewes. The price range for the hair would be high by the auctioneer cre- per pound). here were 360 sheep and goats sheep ranged from $0.80 to $0.99 per ated major interest by the audience The price bidding on the lightweight delivered to the Winnipeg pound. The wool sheep price ranged bidding. The ewe with the two lambs, lambs was random, with only the T Livestock Auction on April 5 for from $0.86 to $0.99 per pound. brought $250. lambs near the feeder weight lambs the Easter season. Individual or small Sheared ewes indicated an exception Once again, the hair and wool rams provided stronger price bidding. Three group of animals were purchased by to this price range, as the bidding remained in similar price ranges, 67-pound Dorper-cross lambs brought various local individual buyers, for was much higher. The first group of with no breed dominating the bid- $122.25 ($1.825 per pound). One the two Easter celebrations. The meat two 170-pound Suffolk-cross ewes ding. The price ranged from $0.67 to 50-pound Cheviot-cross lamb brought industry buyers were preparing and brought $176 ($1.04 per pound). The $1.03 per pound, with regards to the $50 ($1 per pound). Yet, 11 — 53-pound restocking their supplies, as well. second group of three 157-pound various rams. A sheared 215-pound lambs brought $115 ($2.17 per pound). There appeared to be a strong Rideau-cross ewes brought $174.27 Dorset-cross ram, did not follow the A 45-pound Jacob-cross lamb brought demand for younger ewes to assist in ($1.11 per pound). The audience was pattern of the ewes as the price bid- $75.38 ($1.675 per pound). herd improvements. The culls were interested to see a family unit for ding remained average. Two Scottish Nine 75-pound Cheviot-cross lambs very noticeable, entering the arena bidding at this sale. This family unit black-face rams were delivered for brought $160 ($2.14 per pound). — based upon age and some ail- was a ewe with two small lambs. The this sale — very impressive animals Eight 70-pound Cheviot-cross lambs with their huge set of horns. The first brought $182 ($2.60 per pound). 180-pound Scottish black-face ram One 70-pound Katahdin-cross lamb (purebred) brought $324 ($1.80 per brought $170.10 ($2.43 per pound). March 15, 2012 pound). The other 155-pound Scottish The new-crop lambs appeared to Ewes $90.27 - $176 $101.26 - $200.07 black-face ram brought $139.50 ($0.90 dominate this sale, but no breed dom- per pound). inated. The heavier new-crop lambs $46.50 - $84.50 The heavyweight lambs kept a strong produced the lower price bidding. The Lambs (lbs.) interest, illustrated by the bidding. new-crop lambs in the weight range However, the extreme heavier lambs, of 80 to 103 pounds, brought $2.02 to 110+ $172.20 - $205.32 $162 - $190.97 the price was lower. Lambs ranging in $2.22 per pound, (with some variation weight from 115 to 117 pounds brought within this weight range). The new- 95 - 110 $180.50 - $201.30 $178.50 - $191.10 $1.63 to $1.73 per pound, while lambs crop lambs in the weight range of 45 80 - 94 $148.80 - $182.20 $166.60 - $188 in the 123- to 145-pound range brought to 78 pounds, brought $2.57 to $2.725 $1.40 to $1.55 per pound. per pound. Under 80 Market lambs did not dominate this In the goat classification, the does 70 / 70 /75 $170 / $182 / $160.50 $136.68 - $173.94 (74 - 78 lbs.) sale. The selection was good, but the were selling under a strong bidding hair lambs, brought the lower price effect from the audience. The meat 67 $122.28 $134.19 - $149.60 (63 - 68 lbs.) bidding. The hair lambs brought a does were ranging in price from $1.26 price range of $0.825 to $1.075 per to $1.65 per pound. The La Mancha 50 / 53 $50 / $115.01 $116.25 (50 lbs.) pound. The wool lambs brought (milking breed) created more interest. 45 $75.38 n/a a price range of $1.725 to $1.90 per These 71-pound does brought $140- pound. $1.97 per pound. NEW CROP The selection of feeder lambs was very limited. The bidding remained 45 - 103 $122.63 - $234 $141.63 (55 lbs.) strong, ranging from $1.78 to $1.96 See SHEEP & Goat on next page »

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Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Taylor Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Apr-11 Apr-10 Apr-10 Apr-10 Apr-11 no sale Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-13 No. on offer 1,500 300 220 872 988 n/a 1,230 400 1,180 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 900-1,000 n/a 120.00-126.50 n/a 118.00-133.50 120.00-129.00 n/a 120.00-129.00 120.00-130.00 n/a 800-900 112.00-132.00 122.00-134.00 118.00-130.00 122.00-138.00 126.00-134.00 n/a 125.00-135.00 130.00-138.00 120.00-135.00 700-800 116.00-144.00 125.00-148.00 125.00-140.00 130.00-152.00 133.00-149.00 n/a 140.00-149.00 145.00-155.00 135.00-149.00 600-700 140.00-172.00 134.00-162.50 135.00-154.00 142.00-163.00 138.00-163.00 n/a 155.00-173.00 155.00-165.00 140.00-170.00 500-600 158.00-186.00 150.00-180.50 148.00-176.00 158.00-178.00 156.00-173.00 n/a 160.00-178.50 165.00-175.00 148.00-182.00 400-500 160.00-182.50 150.00-193.00 165.00-188.00 172.00-190.00 167.00-188.00 n/a 185.00-195.00 175.00-185.00 155.00-185.00 300-400 n/a 175.00-192.50 170.00-205.00 180.00-195.00 170.00-190.00 n/a 170.00-195.00 185.00-195.00 n/a Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a 107.00-117.50 n/a n/a 110.00-115.00 n/a 800-900 n/a 115.00-127.50 110.00-122.00 112.00-125.00 115.00-132.00 n/a 110.00-120.00 115.00-120.00 110.00-117.00 700-800 108.00-147.75 100.00-134.25 115.00-125.00 120.00-138.00 121.00-140.00 n/a 125.00-140.00 125.00-130.00 118.00-148.00 600-700 108.00-150.75 115.00-140.00 120.00-134.00 130.00-147.00 132.00-145.00 n/a 130.00-145.00 135.00-148.00 125.00-149.50 500-600 110.00-159.75 110.00-155.00 130.00-149.00 138.00-156.00 138.00-154.00 n/a 145.00-155.00 145.00-150.00 135.00-156.00 400-500 n/a 145.00-162.00 155.00-187.00 140.00-164.00 147.00-164.00 n/a 150.00-165.00 150.00-165.00 140.00-170.00 300-400 n/a 154.00-167.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 155.00-165.00 155.00-170.00 n/a Slaughter Market No. on offer 99 n/a 70 120 n/a n/a 220 83 240 D1-D2 Cows 60.00-68.00 n/a n/a 72.00-84.00 73.00-78.00 n/a 71.00-81.00 72.00-80.00 67.00-78.00 D3-D5 Cows 50.00-57.00 n/a n/a 65.00-72.00 62.00-72.00 n/a 45.00-69.00 65.00-72.00 55.00-67.00 Age Verified 68.00-77.00 n/a n/a n/a 75.00-81.50 n/a n/a n/a n/a Good Bulls 80.00-97.75 60.00-89.00 84.00-90.00 90.00-96.00 90.00-99.00 n/a 82.00-88.00 90.00-95.00 82.00-94.75 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 98.00-105.00 100.00-105.00 n/a n/a n/a 75.00-84.00 Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a n/a 99.00-104.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a Feeder Cows n/a 60.00-75.00 75.00-85.00 82.00-94.00 75.00-88.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 69.00-73.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 62.00-67.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a * includes slaughter market

(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.) The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 15 Flood erodes KAP memberships The failure of some grain companies to collect KAP’s checkoff isn’t helping

By Allan Dawson uted a dime in checkoff this panies didn’t have to keep track work they do for Manitoba farm- co-operator staff /portage la prairie year, Chorney said. He suspects of how much has been collected. ers. The past months have been most don’t have any grain to sell Meanwhile, KAP continues to especially hectic with the flood any Manitobans are because excessive moisture pre- press the Manitoba government and changes to the Canadian still suffering in the vented them from seeding last to provide KAP with stable fund- Wheat Board, he said. M wake of last year’s year or drowned what they did ing in some other form. During flood, and so is the Keystone seed. last year’s provincial election Pay hike Agricultural Producers (KAP). then agriculture minister Stan Starting May 1 the president’s KAP president Doug Chorney says The general farm organization Membership falls Struthers promised to do just per diem will be $275, up from last year’s flood, which took about projects a $4,600 loss in its 2012 KAP is banking on 3,500 paid- that. Chorney said the current $225 and the honorarium will a quarter of the province’s land budget largely due to a drop in up members this year, down minister, Ron Kostyshyn said he go to $15,000 a year, up from out of production, is hurting KAP memberships. But long-stand- from almost 4,200 in 2011. would soon inform KAP whether $12,000. membership this year. ing problems with its funding “There are still a lot of com- changes will be introduced. Vice-presidents will get $225 photo: allan dawson checkoff aren’t helping. panies not deducting (KAP’s Alternatives to a checkoff per diem, up from $200 and their As of March 31, KAP had 2,177 checkoff),” KAP general man- include making membership in honoraria will be $4,500, instead and financial co-ordinator Kathy members, down almost 24 per ager Yvonne Rideout said. a farm organization a require- $3,500. Ulasy. cent from the same time last year. KAP vice-president Weldon ment to be eligible for farm Rideout reported KAP is now High grain prices and early “It makes complete sense Newton declined to name them, plates, purple fuel or farm pro- fully staffed with the recent hir- seeding have farmers more opti- when you consider 25 per cent but Viterra isn’t one of them. grams, Chorney said. ing of Val Ominski as commu- mistic than ever, Chorney said as of farmland wasn’t seeded last Rideout said she wonders if Despite being tight on funding nications co-ordinator. Interim he opened the meeting. year,” KAP president Doug Glencore will be as diligent when KAP delegates passed a resolu- communications co-ordinator “I’m really looking forward to Chorney said on the sidelines of it takes over Viterra. tion to boost KAP’s president and Wanda McFayden will continue Manitoba farmers having a really KAP’s General Council meeting Chorney said some compa- two vice-presidents’ per diems to work part time. good crop this year and recover- April 10. nies have difficulty with KAP’s and honorariums. KAP’s other employees are ing some of the big losses from So far around 1,000 farmers checkoff because it’s capped at Starbuck farmer Reg Dyck James Battershill, policy analyst, last year.” that were paid-up KAP mem- $150 a year. The checkoff would said KAP’s leaders need to be Alanna Gray, administrative co- bers last year haven’t contrib- be easier to administer if com- better compensated for all the ordinator and research assistant [email protected]

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Once again, the bucks can be divided into the meat and dairy bidding. The Boer-cross bucks generated a price range from $1.05 to $2.14 per pound, the heavier bucks producing the lower end of this range. The Alpine-cross bucks produced a price range from $1.16 to $2.07 per pound. A La Mancha buck brought $1.43 per pound. A very domi- nant 75-pound Pygmy-cross buck, brought $100 ($1.33 per pound). Boer-cross goats dominated the wether classification of the goats, sold at this sale. The heavier wethers produced a lower price bidding, com- pared to the lighter-weight wethers. The 165- and 130- pound wethers brought $170 and $165 ($1.03 and $1.27 per pound), while the wethers in the weight range of 55 to 85 pounds brought $2.22 to $1.65 per pound. A 70-pound Boer-cross buck- ling, brought $1.46 per pound. T:10” A 70-pound Boer-cross Alpine buckling brought $1.90 per pound. A group of 75-pound Boer-cross bucklings brought $1.84 per pound. Six 61-pound Alpine-cross goats brought $126 ($2.07 per pound). Goats in the weight ranging from 52 to 55 pounds brought a price range of $2.02 to $2.15 per pound. The demand on the light- weight goats was as high as the new-crop lambs,creating a wilder bidding scheme, throughout the audience. The lighter goats, ranging in the 43- to 45-pound area brought a price range of $2.22 to $2.26 per pound. The 35-pound Alpine-cross goat brought $100 ($2.86 per The complete solution. Grassy and broadleaf, wheat and barley, no tank mixing. pound). The two 38-pound Boer-cross goats brought $89 For more information, please visit BayerCropScience.ca/Tundra ($2.34 per pound). The Ontario Stockyard Report (April 2, 2012 ), stated the well-fed new-crop lambs sold at high prices ($2.67 to $3.24 per pound). Sheep and the other lambs sold at a BayerCropScience.ca/Tundra or 1 888-283-6847 or contact your Bayer CropScience representative. steady price. The lightweight Always read and follow label directions. Tundra™ is a trademark of Bayer. Bayer CropScience is a member of CropLife Canada. C-59-04/12-BCS11082-E goats sold at a premium, while the other goats sold steady.

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403 261 7161 403 261 7152 16 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 Millions of acres expected to exit U.S. federal conservation program Environmentalists say sensitive and unproductive land shouldn’t be farmed By Tom Polansek with vegetables last year, he cropland in the Midwest. For will be $150 per acre, up from tle drillers,” to help replenish reuters has high hopes for a good them, the CRP territory offers $100. moisture and nutrients. But harvest. His acres are part of a rare chance to join the big- The potential loss of pro- the family is eager to acquire orth Dakota farmer a total 1.7 per cent rise in the gest agricultural boom in a tected acres “is concerning to a more land as Justin and his Justin Zahradka will number of acres of U.S. field generation, although the land lot of various interests” includ- sister want to farm. N plant wheat this spring crops that farmers are pro- in the conservation program is ing wildlife and environmental “It takes quite a few acres to on 40 acres that has been off jected to plant this spring, not the most productive. groups, said Jay Hochhalter, make things work,” said Jeff. limits for two decades, pro- according to the latest USDA This year, contracts covering conservation specialist for North Dakota farmer tected by a government con- plantings survey. more than 6.5 million acres North Dakota’s Farm Service Anthony Mock was in high servation program that is But while a record acreage worth of CRP land will expire, Agency, a branch of the USDA. school 20 years ago when shrinking as high crop prices could ease food supply fears, it the second-largest turnover in In North Dakota, contracts owners were putting their make farmland more valuable. comes at the risk of disrupting its 26-year history. The amount covering almost 840,000 acres land into the program because The 18-year-old high school wildlife including bald eagles of land in the reserve will fall are expiring, more than any of low crop prices, making it senior leased the land a year that migrate across North to the lowest since 1988, down other state. tough for him to break into the ago from a neighbour who Dakota. 20 per cent from a peak of 36.7 However, putting land back business. opted not to re-enrol it in the “Obviously there isn’t any million acres in 2007. into production isn’t easy. Younger farmers “never had federal Conservation Reserve more land being made,” To encourage producers Justin Zahradka and his that chance to rent land,” he Program, a scheme that Zahradka said. “With the high to put more acres back into dad Jeff know the challenges said. pays farmers and landown- commodity prices, there’s an the program, the USDA this after buying 160 acres that had “To me, it was a bad pro- ers nearly $2 billion annu- interest in gaining more land month increased a one-time been in the conservation pro- gram to start with, with good ally to leave land idle in order to get a greater profit.” signing bonus for those enroll- gram for decades. They spent intentions,” he said. “This day to protect wildlife and the A growing number of young ing land that has been deemed weeks loosening the soil and and age, when our population environment. farmers like Zahradka have among the most environmen- then planting radishes and is exploding... it’s not good for After loosening up the soil been outbid for established tally sensitive. The bonus now turnips, known as “earth’s lit- the economy.”

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DU2356VER_MC_FE.indd 1 3/30/12 8:46 AM The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 17 CROPS HUSBANDRY — THE SCIENCE, SKILL OR ART OF FARMING Winter wheat can germinate in spring Late-germinating winter wheat is not necessarily a writeoff Trademarks and service marks licensed to Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited. PHL. © 2011 Roundup Ready is a registered trademark used under license from Monsanto Company. MonsantoCompany. from license under used trademark registered a is Ready Roundup www.pioneer.com/yield ® All purchases are subject to the terms of labelling and purchase documents. TM,®, SM TM

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t’s the kind of story that the farming industry I takes great pride in today. A young producer, recently graduated with an agriculture degree, recently married, join- ing his family farm, and build- ing a farming future on high principles of conservation and sustainable management. Ryan Boyd, who farms with wife Sarah and parents Jim and Joanne Boyd, is that young man. The Boyd family has been farming near Forrest, just north of Brandon for nearly 70 years. Ryan and Sarah met at the University of Manitoba where both were studying agriculture. Today their family’s mixed farm includes over 400 cows, 1,400 acres of perennial pasture and 2,000 acres of crop. In addition, Sarah is a grower for a garden centre operation owned by her family. There are many parts to this success story in sustainability, but these five areas of man- agement focus stand out. Cattle are an important soil builder on the Boyd farm. supplied photo Soil improvement The farm thinks above and below ground management. is composted and applied to eliminating wind erosion and and their grazing program has ing systems use wind and solar Nearly a third of the tillable fields. And high-density graz- greatly minimizing water ero- helped protect native tress power to water cattle. And new acres is devoted to perennial ing controls weeds. sion. Creek bottoms in fields and provide wildlife habitat. technology added this year is forage. Grazing helps maxi- The farm has used zero till- have been left in grass to avoid The result is abundant wild- an energy-free cattle waterer mize the benefits to the soil, age for about 15 years and the water erosion. life such as deer, geese, ducks that uses ground heat to stay and keeps nutrients on the Boyds are convinced that has and coyotes. Since intensive thawed in winter. field. Improving soil organic increased fertilizer efficiency Water management grazing was started, prairie matter enables greater nutri- and soil structure. “Fields Every effort is made to pro- chicken populations have Benefits and challenges ent cycling and availability, withstand more traffic in wet mote infiltration of precipita- increased. There are many benefits to and enhances water-holding years and have better mois- tion to avoid problems related thinking in conservation terms capacity, biological activity ture efficiency in dry years,” to run-off. The perennial rota- Energy, conservation but many challenges ahead for and soil structure. says Boyd. tion utilizes subsoil moisture and management the farming industry in meet- Short grazing sessions and Crop rotations are carefully and enhances soil water-hold- Zero tillage has reduced ing those needs, according to long recovery periods give planned to break disease and ing capacity, reducing salin- fuel usage in the field, and Ryan Boyd. plants time to develop abun- weed cycles. Forage fields that ity and the need for surface recently the family began “The challenge is that the dant root mass. Bale grazing are rotated into croplands are drainage. All riparian areas straight cutting canola, benefits of soil conservation spreads nutrients and residue the most productive cropping are fenced off and grazed only avoiding swathing. Bale are not always immediate as on pasture, which has improved fields. All fields are soil tested briefly. Cattle are watered off grazing reduces fuel usage it takes time for the living soil yields, animal performance and to monitor nutrients and site using solar water pumps for processing hay, and bale system to get up and run- decreased salinity. adjust the fertilizer program. and pasture pipelines. grazing and long grazing rota- ning,” he says. “The finan- Stubble grazing also helps tions have allowed pasture cial demands of farming are with the nutrient cycle and Erosion control Natural lands management productivity to be increased challenging and patience is hoof action speeds up resi- Residue is left on the soil sur- The farm has a real focus on without energy-intensive required because in the long due decomposition. The small face following grazing and managing natural lands for commercial fertilizers. term, soil conservation will amount of manure in corrals after harvest of grain crops, improving native vegetation In addition, portable water- always pay.”

Canada’s electoral boundaries are set to change A 10-year review is underway

lections Canada has release says. “The commission mission will submit a report launched reviews of may depart from that goal to to the House of Commons, E Canada’s electoral bound- address concerns related to a where members of Parliament aries in each province as is community of interest or iden- will provide feedback that will required every 10 years under tity, or to geographic size.” then be reviewed by a parlia- the Elections Act. The commission will draft mentary committee. Under the rules for allo- a proposal for new bound- The new map will be used cating seats among prov- aries, taking into consider- at the first general election inces, Manitoba is entitled ation various factors, such called at least seven months to 14 seats in the House as population figures, com- after the representation order of Commons, which is the munities of identity or inter- becomes law – likely the 2015 same number of members of est, historical patterns, and general election. Parliament who represent the geographical factors, and the Citizens who would like to province today. need to balance continuity participate in creating the “The main goal of the and change. initial proposal, are invited Manitoba Electoral Boundaries After the commission has to provide comments by Commission is to readjust drafted its proposal, the new email ([email protected]) boundaries so that each of those electoral map is published or mail by Friday, April 27, 14 ridings will have roughly the and members of the public 2012. To learn more about the same population size, to ensure are invited to comment and redistribution of Manitoba’s that the votes of all Manitobans make their own suggestions. federal electoral districts, are approximately equal in After the views from the pub- visit www.federal-redistribu value,” an Elections Canada lic are considered, the com- tion.ca. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 19

NEWS Manitoba filmmakers delve Conservation congress comes to Winnipeg into alternative fuels The event is slated Relatively inexpensive cost of fossil fuels may stifle growth of greener alternative fuels for June 2014

STAFF / The Sixth World Congress on Conservation Agriculture will be held in Winnipeg in June 2014. “That conference will showcase Canadian farm developments such as no-till farming systems to the world,” says Don McCabe, president of Soils Conservation Council of Canada. “The Beneficial Management Practices employed in conservation agriculture are the back- bone of sustainability. The need in the future will be to ensure farmers get recognized by the market- place for their efforts.” Council officials say hosting the conference is just one more way Canadian farmers are driving a new genera- tion of developments in soil management that are changing the face of University of Manitoba’s dean of agriculture and food sciences, Michael Trevan, moderates a discussion panel with (l to r) Noah Erenberg, Richard Sparling, David Canadian agriculture. Levin and Bruce Little after the premiere of the documentary, “Drive For Free: The Alternative Fuel Revolution.” PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES Those develop- ments will be in focus during National Soil By Shannon VanRaes ing from waste paper and resid- Conservation Week, April CO-OPERATOR STAFF ual agricultural residue is the “The question is not whether or not we can do it, 15 to 21, 2012. same kind of fuel that is pro- “Farmers are very aware f you have a pile of mould- duced today by companies like the question is whether it will be economically of sustainable soil man- ering Tim Hortons cups in Husky,” said Levin. competitive with other technology.” agement today,” says Glen I your car, you might have a Only this process doesn’t Shaw, executive director fuel source at your fingertips: divert food into the fuel market, of the Soils Conservation some work required. he said. Council of Canada It’s one of the alternative The next stage of their DAVID LEVIN (SCCC). “Soil manage- fuel sources explored in the research will take the find- ment techniques such as Manitoba-made documentary, ings out of the lab and look at reduced-tillage farming “Drive For Free: The Alternative producing large quantities of long as oil remains below $150 engine was originally designed systems have revolution- Fuel Revolution.” cellulosic ethanol. But even if a barrel, these alternative tech- to run on peanut oil, not fossil ized cropping systems.” “We like to do stories that it is possible to produce thou- nologies will remain economi- fuels. Another growth area kind of question the status quo sands of litres at a time, busi- cally non-viable. “Petroleum, in fact is some- is precision agriculture and force people to think about ness expertise and investments But that hasn’t stopped some thing that doesn’t come natu- where producers use new things in a different way,” said will still be needed to make it a people from using used canola rally to vehicles,” he said, add- technology such as GPS Noah Erenberg, who made the success. oil to make their own biodiesel. ing oil companies were instru- units linked with new- film with longtime collabora- The research has been Little and Erenberg’s film mental in promoting the use of generation application tor Bruce Little. “We hope that funded to date by a partner- features Bifrost Bio-Blends petroleum in the combustion capability to precisely it might inspire people to do ship between the University of in Arborg, a co-op producing engine. apply exact amounts of things differently.” Manitoba, Genome Canada, biodiesel, along with an area However, the hour-long docu- agricultural inputs and The hour-long film, shot in Genome Prairie, the Province of man who makes biodiesel in his mentary doesn’t focus on the manage their land in the Winnipeg and the Interlake, Manitoba’s Ministry of Science, garage. political underpinnings of the most sustainable way. investigates emerging sources Technology, Energy and Mines But in the end, the filmmakers fossil fuel economy so much as “Soil conservation is of biodiesel including the pos- and numerous other interested choose to go the route of used provide a do-it-yourself guide so much more than ero- sibility that garbage — like old parties. vegetable oil, allowing them to to making and using alternative sion control today,” says coffee cups — can be turned “The question is not whether convert vehicles using commer- fuels. Shaw. “Food producers into fuel using bacteria. or not we can do it, the ques- cially available kits. Local res- “Most people when they hear see their farms as part of Richard Sparling of the tion is whether it will be eco- taurants provide the used veg- about us running our cars on broad food production University of Manitoba’s micro- nomically competitive with etable oil, although competition waste vegetable oil are just systems directly linked biology department, and David other technology,” Levin said. for the french fry-flavoured fuel blown away,” said Little. “People with issues such as green- Levin with the university’s bio- “It’s not really taken off the way — which must be filtered before have no idea this is even possi- house gas emissions, car- systems engineering depart- people have hoped because the use — can be tough. ble, so when they see it happen bon sequestration, water ment are leading a $10.4-mil- process is still more expensive “Both Noah and I are now they are like, this is really cool. quality, air quality and lion study on turning waste into than using grain, and it’s still running waste vegetable oil in Hopefully it gets them thinking biodiversity.” ethanol. Both researchers are more expensive than the price our vehicles, and we’re saving a differently about driving, too.” featured in the documentary. of gasoline.” lot doing it,” said Little. “The ethanol we are produc- The researcher expects that as Erenberg noted the diesel [email protected]

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Canada lagging in ag research BRIEFS Canadian forage Experts say basic research “provides a clear public benefit” exports remain By Alex Binkley “Private companies won’t get lation increases and rising afflu- Another factor is the strong CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR / OTTAWA involved in work when social ence in countries such as China approach of government regu- benefits are stronger. There is a and India, said Murray Fulton of lators in dealing with unwhole- By Adam Johnston anadian agriculture is risk that research and develop- the University of Saskatchewan. some ingredients such as trans COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA being shortchanged by gov- ment programs won’t go any- “The yield growth rates for fats and excess salt, he said. The C ernments when it comes where. The results could also most crops have slowed,” said Conservative government is Solid U.S. demand and to basic research compared to produce competition.” Fulton. relying on voluntary action by interest from China are other countries, according to He urged that governments food manufacturers to get rid of keeping Canadian forage John Cranfield of the University of National checkoffs pay more attention to the pro- trans fats as well as reduce the exports firm, but higher Guelph. He urged farm groups to ductivity of the whole food levels of salt in prepared foods. transportation costs and “We are standing still while develop national checkoffs to value chain. competition from the other countries are getting ahead support research that would “The food-processing sector Increased costs U.S. Midwest may limit of us,” said Cranfield, citing sta- benefit their members much is not as productive as the agri- Requiring the removal of the upside potential, tistics from the Organization for along the lines that Laurent culture component,” he said. unhealthy ingredients or limit- says Wayne Digby of the Economic Co-operation and Pellerin, chairman of the Farm “Improving it and the produc- ing the use of others increases Canadian Forage and Development. Products Council of Canada, tivity of the transportation sys- the cost of producing a food, he Grassland Association. The professor, an agricultural recently proposed. tem would ease the pressure on added. Meanwhile, taxing peo- The easing of drought economist, said government is Those programs would be food prices.” ple to encourage them to eat conditions in the southern investing more in food process- handy insurance to have if gov- Cranfield also made a presenta- healthier foods isn’t productive, U.S. could lessen demand, ing and conservation issues, ernment support for agricul- tion on the role of the agriculture he noted. but there is growing and seems content to leave farm ture research completely dried and food industries in the grow- “The Canada Food Guide out- interest from China, said research to the private sector. up, added Cranfield, who also ing obesity epidemic. His conclu- lines a proper diet. A fat tax is Digby, the association’s “The government should be decried the decline of agricul- sion is that the main culprit in likely to hit income earners the executive director. investing more in agriculture ture extension services and expanding waistlines is snacking hardest,” he added. “China will be an inter- research because it provides a experimental stations. and overeating. The introduction More promising is a colour- esting potential market if clear public benefit,” Cranfield Food security will become of microwaves and foods geared coded advisory system some we can be competitive in told attendees at a university- increasingly important as food to that technology “have gener- countries have adopted to that market,” he said. sponsored conference on national production is outstripped by ated snacking to the level that’s inform shoppers about the most The forage industry food strategies. higher demand caused by popu- become a fourth meal.” and least healthy foods, he said. is working with China on protocol for timothy exports and there are two Canadian plants which can ship alfalfa to China, he said. Forage producers are also targeting South WISH YOU HAD A WAY TO CONNECT WITH MANITOBAN CONSUMERS? Korea, Mexico, India, and the Middle East in a bid BECOME A MEMBER OF to boost exports, which currently average about 600,000 tonnes annually. 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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 21 Dominoes starting to fall as end of single desk draws nearer Research and market development, keeping an eye on the railways, and the fate of short line railways are just three of the issues KAP is trying to address

By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF / PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE “What you’re doing here is starting your own anitoba’s farm leaders (KAP’s) demise.” are scrambling to plug M holes that will be left by the demise of the single-desk BUTCH HARDER CWB. Research and market devel- opment, keeping an eye on the Institute (CIGI), which is nearly And while a single Prairie body railways, and the fate of short half of its core funding. Ottawa would allow sharing of adminis- lines were high on the agenda will set up a temporary checkoff, trative costs, provincial regulations when Keystone Agricultural but wants farmers to take it over don’t allow for that. Eventually, Producers delegates gathered at in the next four years. provincial wheat associations and their General Council meeting But in a recent news release, commissions might voluntarily last week. the NFU said provincial wheat create a national council, but But challenges are many, as commissions can never replace that’s years away, Dewar said. illustrated by the effort to create a the wheat board and said the Nobody speculated on how new organization for spring wheat focus should be on the court much Manitoba’s spring wheat KAP’s Reg Dyck says Canada’s and barley growers. Delegates battle to save the single desk. checkoff might be. The new grain monitor needs access to voted in favour of KAP leading a However, others argue it’s better Alberta Wheat Commission plans data to assess challenges and Don Dewar, chair of KAP’s Open steering committee of stakehold- to start preparing now. to collect $1.25 a tonne, accord- opportunities in Canada’s grain Market Transition Working Group, ers to work to that end and earlier “We’re just facing reality,” said ing to Lynn Jacobson, president handling and transportation after makes the case for creating a spring this month met with representa- Starbuck farmer Reg Dyck. of the Wild Rose Agricultural the wheat board’s single desk is wheat and barley association for tives of the National Farmers Another idea making the Producers Association. CIGI and removed Aug. 1. PHOTOS: ALLAN DAWSON Manitoba growers. Union, Western Canadian Wheat rounds is the creation of a wheat the Western Grains Research Growers Association, Manitoba commission equivalent of the Foundation will get 25 and 30 Seed Growers Association, Prairie Canola Council of Canada, which cents a tonne, respectively. Then there’s the fate of short fertilizer giant Agrium scooping Oat Growers Association, and represents the whole indus- Delegates were also concerned line railways. up the latter’s crop inputs busi- Winter Cereals Manitoba. try from canola seed develop- about what will happen in grain Dewar’s working group has met ness — a worrisome move in a “The other organizations were ers to processors and exporters. transportation once the single with the Boundary Trails Railway sector many view as already lack- generally supportive and agreed to However, some farmers complain desk is gone. Delegates passed Company, which operates a short ing sufficient competition. discuss the issue with their boards big companies have too much a resolution to lobby the federal line railway from Manitou to “While we won’t see any elimi- and get back (to us) as to whether sway over the council. government to expand its pro- Morden. The company, owned nation of competing retail outlets or not they want to put a name Others fear even a farmer-only gram for monitoring grain han- mainly by farmers, has relied on in the short term in Manitoba, on the steering committee,” said wheat and barley association dling and transportation beyond producer cars allocated by the the long-term impact on the Don Dewar, chair of KAP’s Open would drift into farm policy and shipments to the West Coast and wheat board, but it’s not clear if marketplace will be significant,” Market Transition Working Group. even draw away members from Thunder Bay, to include Eastern that will be economic in an open said Dewar. “It’s a big concern “I think the individuals present KAP. Canada and the U.S. market. An alternative would be and we’re asking the Competition really thought we should be mov- “What you’re doing here is The monitoring program was to load 50-car trains, but short Bureau to look at this issue.” ing forward.” starting your own demise,” said introduced in 2001. It has tracked lines aren’t given the same dis- The Glencore deal is just The need for some sort of body Lowe Farm producer Butch steady improvement in many count the big grain companies another sign of how quickly the is clear. Harder. areas, including car cycle times, earn for loading 50 or more cars grain industry is changing, said but it has also highlighted prob- within a specified time. Delegates Chorney. Checkoff New organization lems, such as failures to deliver passed a resolution to lobby “Clearly the industry is fairly When the wheat board loses its Then there’s the time and effort cars on time. Until now much of Ottawa for equal treatment of fluid right now and we see a lot single desk on Aug. 1, it will stop involved in setting up a wheat that sort of data has come from short lines. of changes that will be affecting collecting a wheat and barley and barley organization, a proc- the CWB, but it won’t after Aug. 1. many of us in our trade areas and checkoff on behalf of the Western ess KAP president Doug Chorney “The government already has Examining impact I don’t think there’s a farmer in Grains Research Foundation said could take two years. the legal authority to access the Dewar’s group has also been Manitoba that won’t be affected for research. Gone too, will be Implementing a checkoff would information but the minister has examining the potential impact by these changes,” he said. the $2.2 million it gives to the first have to be approved by farm- to act on that authority,” noted of Glencore International’s pur- Canadian International Grains ers through a vote. 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TOUGH MEDICINE FOR SERIOUS CROP PROTECTION. 22 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 U.S. lapping up Canadian canola oil The U.S. EPA approved Canada crops for biofuels in 2011

By Rod Nickel canola oil has also been Canola oil is unlikely to WINNIPEG / REUTERS strong. threaten soyoil’s nearly 50 “We’ve taken market share per cent market share, but is anada’s canola crush- there as well and we’ve been poised to carve out a piece of ers are processing the able to do that because canola the U.S. biodiesel market with C oilseed at a record-brisk oil has been trading close to or the other feed stocks, Weber pace, as demand for canola oil at parity with soybean oil,” Van said. heats up among U.S. makers Osch said. Crushing canola produces of biodiesel and food products Canadian canola processors oil, which is used mainly as like potato chips. have crushed nearly 4.6 million vegetable oil in salad dress- The United States has long tonnes of seed in 2011-12, well ings, margarine and no-stick been a key export market for ahead of last year’s pace, which sprays, as well as meal, used to canola, Canada’s second-big- ended with a record 6.3 mil- feed livestock. gest crop after spring wheat, lion tonnes crushed, accord- Meal is less valuable than but its appetite has spiked in ing to the Canadian Oilseed canola oil, but still an impor- the past year. Processors Association. tant part of profit margins for In September, the U.S. Much of the oil crush- crushers. Canola meal demand Environmental Protection ers produced headed south, is also higher, with U.S. Agency (EPA) approved use of as Canada exported nearly imports from Canada jump- Canadian crops in U.S. bio- 770,000 tonnes of canola oil ing 80 per cent year over year, fuels, allowing fuel makers to to the United States from due to U.S. regulators lifting collect tax credits for using August through January of import restrictions on some them. 2011-12, up by almost one- Canadian plants over bacteria ISTOCK.COM T h e m o v e h a d a n third over last year’s record- concerns. almost immediate impact high exports. In the past several years, plant at Hallock, Minnesota began growing it in the late on Canadian canola oil The U.S. Congress has set Cargill Inc., Richardson and this spring. 1980s. Today, Canada is the shipments. a goal of blending 36 billion Louis Dreyfus have dramati- Glencore International PLC., world’s biggest exporter of the “The growth into the U.S. gallons of renewable fuel into cally expanded crushing the world’s biggest diversified rapeseed variant, and its many is strong, very strong,” said transportation fuel by 2022. capacity in Western Canada to commodities trader, will run domestic and export buyers Pat Van Osch, vice-presi- A fraction of that total — tap new demand. a Manitoba crushing plant if make it the centrepiece of dent of oilseed processing one billion gallons this year Bunge Ltd. plans to expand it completes its takeover of many farmers’ production. for Richardson International — is set aside for biodiesel processing sites in Manitoba Viterra later this year. “From a grower’s perspec- Limited. produced by biomass such and Alberta, while Archer Canadian farmers look tive, it’s just the economics of Biodiesel-based demand for as crops, said Alan Weber, an Daniels Midland intends to poised to boost supplies to it, the price,” said Halstead, canola from the United States adviser to the Washington- expand a canola-processing match some of the lucrative a farmer at Nokomis, tends to be sporadic, depend- based National Biodiesel plant and build a biodie- new demand and are expected Saskatchewan and board chair ing on market conditions for Board. sel facility at Lloydminster, to plant a record-large canola of the industry organization fuel makers and how the price Biodiesel is made from a Alberta. acreage this spring. SaskCanola. “Producers see of canola oil compares with variety of feed stocks includ- Just south of Manitoba, Canola was a minor it year in and year out as the soyoil, Van Osch said. ing animal fats, recycled cook- Northstar Agri Industries is Canadian crop with limited crop, or one of the crops that The U.S. food market for ing grease and soybean oil. set to open a canola-crushing markets when Brett Halstead has the best returns.”

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ANTIQUES ALVIN SMITH, BRIAN DRUMMOND, METCALFE Antiques For Sale FAMILY FARMS, M. DRUMMOND, HOLLAND & TREHERNE AREA, MB. FARM RETIREMENT 1932 MODEL B FORD CAR, 4-cyl, 4-dr $17,000 AUCTION SALE Wed., Apr. 25th, 2012 10:30am. FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD. OBO; 1932 10-20 McCormick Deering tractor, Located 8-mi N of Holland on PTH #34. Alvin Smith $2300 OBO; Both running cond; Honey bee 4 (204)526-2459. 1994 Ford-Vers 9030 Bi-Directional frame hand extractor, 10 complete bee hives, DSL w/Ford engine, 3-SPD hydrostatic, 3-pt both Brandon, Manitoba $1100 OBO. Phone:(204)638-6162, evenings. front & back ends, 1000 & 540 PTO front & back ends, w/FEL w/8-ft. bucket, 7,000-hrs on tractor, ANTIQUES excellent; TD9 Industrial Cat Bulldozer w/10-ft. 1-800-483-5856 Antique Vehicles Smith angle dozer blade, tracks & pads are excel- lent; 1945 & 1948 JD styled “A” tractors; 2001 63 FARGO 1-TON TRUCK; Farm-all Cub tractor, Vermeer Highline Rebel 5500 round baler, 5x5.5-ft. www.fraserauction.com 46 IH 3-ton; old wringer/washer. bale, done only 1,400 bales, like new; Trail King 5th Auctioneer: Scott Campbell Phone:(204)427-2748. wheel 24x8-ft. flat deck trailer, rebuilt deck, triple axle; Real Industries cattle squeeze & headgate; AUCTION DISTRICTS Brian Drummond (204)526-5166. 1976 White Field Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, Boss 2, 105 DSL tractor, 3-PTH, 2,000-hrs on re- following the west shore of Lake Manitoba built engine, 7,000-hrs on tractor; 2002 New Idea Terms: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit. 5212 discbine, 12-ft.; 1997 New Idea H865 soft The Pas and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. core round baler, 5x6-ft.; 36-ft. bale trailer w/iron frame deck; 1987 Norbert 7x16-ft. gooseneck live- Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, stock trailer; Morand cattle handling system cattle ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE following the west shore of Lake Manitoba squeeze w/headgate, palpation cage, 3 sections of and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. alleys & crowding tub, complete system; Lewis cat- Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242. tle oiler. Metcalfe Family Farms contact Neil Met- at FRASER AUCTION BARN Birch River calfe (204)526-7309 cell. 1991 Case-IH 1680 Axial BRANDON, MB. - SATURDAY APRIL 28th 9:00am Swan River flow Combine, 8.3 Cummins, AFX rotor, 3,900 en- Minitonas Durban gine hrs, w/Case IH 1015 PU header, always shed- DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. sales yard ¼ mile north ded, very well maintained & many updates; 1994 Winnipegosis Case IH 1010 25-ft. s/cut header, PU reel; 1991 of the junction of highways #1 & #10 on Wheatbelt Road. Brandon, MB. Roblin Case IH 1010 25-ft. straight cut header, bat reel; Grandview Dauphin Ashern THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: *Farm Equipment *Industrial Equipment *Trucks & Trailers *Livestock Handling Equipment *Vehicles Gilbert Plains Fisher Branch 2003 Harvest Pro [MacDon] 8150 SP Windrower, Ste. Rose du Lac Riverton Russell turbo, 2-SPD Hydro, 1,706 header hrs, w/25-ft. 972 *Lawn & Leisure *Shop Equipment & Tools *3pt hitch & Acreage Equipment *Government Surplus *Plus misc. Pallet Lots & more Eriksdale McCreary Arborg

Parkland Lundar MacDon header, PU reel, dual knife drive, hyd deck Gimli Birtle Shoal Lake Erickson shift, & hyd header tilt, 1 owner, always shedded; MORE EQUIPMENT IS BEING ADDED TO THIS SALE DAILY! TRACTORS: • 1998 JCD 3/85 Fast Trac, 3 PT, Dual PTO, 4 remote hyd (3 rear & 1 Langruth Minnedosa Interlake Lac du Bonnet Gladstone 2006 Rem 2500 Grain Vac, HD flighting; Batco 13- forward end) 60 kms/hr gear box, 6 spd manual w/3 spd shuttle trans, 6400 hrs showing, (pump & injectors just done) • 225HP Steiger Bear Cat Hamiota Neepawa Stonewall Rapid City Selkirk Beausejour Portage in.x85-ft. belt conveyor, swing hopper; IHC 800 row PT • 1988 Case IH 5130 FWA Tractor, 86 HP, w/ 3 pt, Approx 4900 hrs showing • 1979 International 886 Tractor, 7741 Hrs Showing, Eng Rebuilt at Virden Austin Winnipeg Carberry crop planter 8R36-in., hyd markers; Alloway 8R36- 1 Brandon 5856 Hrs Showing, New clutch & Eng Oil Pump - 1 year ago, Rubber Good, 3688 Cab, Air, Heat • MF 1105 Tractor, 1975?, w/clip on Duals • 1486 Elm Creek Souris Treherne Sanford Ste. Anne Reston in. multi-shank row crop cultivator, hyd wings; Lode Mariapolis Carman Steinbach 1 IH Tractor, 1982, 3 pt Hitch, Duals, 1200 hrs on complete eng overhaul • JD 4230 Tractor, 100 HP, approx 15000 hrs • Cockshutt 1850 Tractor w/ St. Pierre Melita Westman King 14-ft. drill fill, 2 hoppers; 2 new Case IH/ Trim- Boissevain 242 Morris Killarney Pilot Mound Dual Loader, Bucket, Grapple • 2745 Massey, 143 HP • JD 4020 w/Loader, 95 HP • 1959 MF 88 Gas Tractor, w/ Dual Front End Loader w/ Bucket Waskada Winkler ble EZ-Guide 500 GPS systems, never used; new Crystal City Morden Red River Altona Case IH/ Trimble RTK base station & tripod; Kyle & Bale Forks • 1958 JD Tractor • 1946 Model D JD Tractor • McCormick Deering Tractor W30, No hrs Meter • McCormick Deering Tractor W30 Welding 2600 Imp. Gal. galvanized water tank; HARVEST EQUIPMENT: • 24’ 224 JD Flex Header (upgraded with Honey Bee Knifes and Guards) Suitable for 9600 Combine or 8820) * (2) 4400 AUCTION SALES 1991 Ford LTA 9000 Aeromax Hwy Tractor, Cum- Versatile Swather • 722 CCIL SP Swather • Elmer’s Header Carrier, • Swath Roller SEED & TILLAGE: • 43 JD787 DBL Disk Air Drill, 240 bushel mins N14E-370 HP, 9-SPD trans, safetied & well compartment tanks • 138 Bourgault Air Tank w/ Manifolds • QF 2000 Brant Sprayer, 100’ Booms, 1500 gal • 80’ Flexicoil System 62 Sprayer, 850 Gal maintained; 1984 Ford LN700 Grain Truck, 370 Tank w/ rise tank, PTO Drive, Manuals & Monitor • 30’ Sunfl ower Tandem Disc • 24’ IH 6200 DD Press Drill, rubber press wheels • 22’ Morris M11 AUCTION SALES V-8, Midland 14-ft. grain box, 72,000-kms, safetied Hoe Drill • 16’ IH 6200 DD Press Drill, Always Shedded, Excellent Cond., rubber press Wheels • 72’ Herman Harrows • Morris 519 DT w/ Harrows Manitoba Auctions – Parkland & well maintained; 1994 Ford F-150 regular cab 4x4, 300 6 cyl, 5-SPD, A/C, cruise, tilt, safetied; • 48’ K-Hart Independent Packers, 8” Spacing, 3” Rubber packer • Fertilizer applicators • Liquid fertilizer caddies • NH3 wagons • Heavy Duty 4 FARM AUCTION FOR ELDON WIEBE Thurs., Apr Morris Drummond (204)526-7672. 1998 Macdon Wheel NH3 Wagon (No Tank) • Forever Grain Cleaner w/leg & Screens • Westfi eld End Gate Drill Fill GPSSYSTEMS: • Raven I-PAQ & Mount & Guide 26th 12:00 noon. 1-mi N of Langruth, MB on Hwy 9300 SP swather w/960 25-ft header w/PU reel, Bar LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS: • Grapple for Loader SEMITRUCKS: • 1994 Ford Aeromax, 9000, Cat Eng, 13 Speed Trans, Wet Kit, • Truck & 50 till Rd 95 N & 1-mi East. Be on time no misc cab w/air DSL engine; 1980 Vers 4400 SP swather, Trailer TRUCKS: • 1981 Top Kick Gravel Truck, Tandem, 14’ Box • GMC 6500 C & C, V8 Gas, 5 Spd Trans, 2 Spd Rear Axle, No Brakes, NOT Running, items. Tractors: 1986 CR1225 Cougar 3306 Cat 22-ft, cab w/air, hydrostatic; Doepker 28-ft. drill car- 49541.3 Miles Showing VEHICLES: • 2010 Ford Escape XLT Sport Utility, 4 Door, 4 Cyl, 11666.7 kms showing, • 2005 Chev Cobalt LS, 4 Door, 4 cyl, eng 6,000-hrs, 18.4x38 duals 4 hyds PTO; 16-ft. rier, hyd; 1999 White 9-HP yd bug rear engine rider Gray, 114090 kms showing • 1997 Ford F150 S XLT Super cab Truck, 8 Cyl, Brown, 324325 kms showing, • 1997 Chevrolet K/V 10/1500 4+ Cab, Degalman frt mt 6 way Blade; mounting brackets mower; Collector tractors: 1947 IH-McCormick W4 Extended Cab Truck, 8 Cyl, White, 460447 kms Showing, • 1989 BMW 3251 Cabriolet Convertible Car, 6 Cyl, White, 130832 kms Showing, • 1988 gas tractor; 1948 JD ‘B’ w/saw mandrel; 1942 Ford for Steiger tractor; 1980 3588 IHC 2+2 fact 3-PTH 3 Toyota 1/4 Ton Truck, 4 x 4, V6 Eng, Std Trans, 31 x 10.50R 15 LT on Aluminum Rims, 341522 Miles Showing NOT RUNNING, NO KEYS TRAILERS: hyds PTO 18.4x38, 7,790-hrs, 2,700-hrs on new 8N tractor, 3-pt; 1953 IH-McCormick ‘M’ Websites drop in eng; 1980 3588 IHC 2+2 fact 3-PTH 3 hyds mrankinauctions.com or rosstaylorauction.com Mur- • 1985 Midland Belly Dump Trailer • 2012 18’ Straight Deck Trailer, 7000 gvwr, Front mount Tool Box, Radial Tires, Aluminum Fenders • 2012 18’ PTO 18.4x38, 6,500-hrs, 2,500-hrs on new drop in ray Rankin Auctions (204)534-7401, Killarney, MB. Dovetail Trailer, 7000 gvwr, Front mount Tool Box, Radial Tires, Aluminum Fenders • 2001 Timpte Aluminum Grain Hopper Trailer,78” side wall, eng; 1966 135 MF gas 3-PTH PTO; 1941 Farmal A; Ross Taylor Auction Service Ross (204)877-3834, aluminum wheels, 11r24.5 tires with over 75% thread, air ride, Safety, nice shape, • 2009 Interstate Mfg Inc. Bumper Hitch Cargo Trailer, 18 1/2’ x 1946 WC AC (restored); 1949 C AC; 1944 102 JR Brock (204)522-6396, Reston, MB. 7’w x 7’h, 3175 kg (7000 lb) GVWR, • 2006 H & H Dump Utility, 12’ x 7’ (Bumper Hitch), Electric Over Hyd Dump, Roll Tarp, Side Extensions, 2 way Massey Harris; Combines/Trucks & Swathers: ANNEROSE SCHWARZ & ESTATE OF SIEG- Tailgate, • 2005 5’ X 18’ 8” Other Interstate Utility Trailer, Red, vin 1340 KG GVWR • 2002 Junction RV Inc, Bumper Hitch Cargo Trailer, 19’ x 7’w x 6 1996 2188 Case IH combine Axial Flow 2,960 eng FRIED SCHWARZ, GLENBORO, MB. FARM ES- 1/2’h, 3176kg (7000 lb) GVWR, • 22’L x 7’W x 8’H Horse Trailer, 1976, • 24’ 5th Wheel Flat Deck Trailer • 5’ x 10’ Haul Mark Trailer Cargo, • Stehl Tow hrs 1015 PU header w/SwathMaster PU shedded; TATE AUCTION SALE Mon., Apr 30th, 2012. Dolly, GVWR - 2999 lbs, Ramps & Wheel Straps, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES & MOTORCYCLES: • 2003 Four Winds International Motor Coach, Class Rock Trap & Specialty Rotor; 1993 1688 Case IH 11:00am. 3-mi South of PTH #2 at Glenboro, 3-mi combine Axial Flow 4,200 eng hrs 1015 PU Rock A8 Cyl, Browm,39437.3 kms showing, • 2007 Harley Davidson Softail, Custom Ape Hanger Handlebars, Custom Exhaust, Custom Grips & Pegs, 96 East. 1981 Case 4690 DSL 4WD 1000 PTO, Cu engine, 4353 kms showing, • 2009 Other Forrest River BH Tent Trailer, Model P2100 - Pony, • 1973 Dodge Motor Home, 88798 miles showing, Trap & Specialty Rotor shedded; 1980 INT truck 12-SPD, P/shift trans, trans & engine overhauled at S1954; 466 DSL tandem axle cab & chassis; 1980 5,400-hrs., 5,938-hrs; 1982 Duetz DX160 DSL, • 2008 Pantera 700 Wolf Side by Side ATV • 1985 Honda 3 wheeler 200S, Not Running, 631 Miles showing, no key required • 3 wheel utility cart • INT cab/over Transtar ll 350 Cummins w/16-ft. stl MFWD, w/cab, 24-SPD trans w/Hi-low, 1000 & 540 ATV replacement seat (NEW) LAWN AND GARDEN: • JD 300 Garden Tractor, 48” Lawn Mower & Rotary Tiller • NH Zero Turn Mower, Model Mz16, box & hoist RT; 1968 INT 1600 345 rebuilt eng 5+2 PTO; AC 716 garden tractor, hydrostatic, w/46-in. 2004, • Ariens 1540 Minizoom, zeroturn Mower • Dynamark 12 HP Garden Tractor • Mac 110 Chain Saw HAYING: • New Idea 4865 Baler, 1994 • SPD w/15-ft. stl Box & hoist; 1974 1700 INT truck mower deck, 48-in. tiller; IHC 7200 28-ft. hoe press NH 484 Round Baler, 540 PTO • JD 530 Round Baler • 499 NH Haybine • Silage Wagon INDUSTRIAL: • Mid 50’s IH TD9 Crawler w/ 9’ Blade, rebuilt 15-ft. stl box & hoist 392 eng 5-SPD; 1982 IHC drill, markers, pan wheel press, factory transport; fi nal drive on one side • Self Propelled Roller/Packer • 10’ Box Scraper w/ hyd cylinder & tires • 8’ box Scraper w/hyd cylinder & tires • (4) Skid Steer 4000 swather 24.5-ft. U2 PU reel Cab & Air; 1980 Morris Magnum II MP912 24-ft. deep tiller w/Morris IHC 4000 24.5 swather batt reel; 19.5-ft. header for Tires 12 x 16.5, 12 ply (NEW) * (2) Loncin MS10 Plate Compactor 6.5 HP c/w Wheel Kit (NEW) * (2) Loncin MS20 Plate Compactor 6.5 HO c/w Wheel 3 row mulchers; IHC #45 27-ft. V-shank cultivator Kit (NEW) * (3) Plate Compactors (New) • Flight Tech Generator (Air Plane) 3 PT EQUIPMENT: * (3) Turco TC 180 - 6 Foot Roto tiller, 3 pt Hitch, 540 4000 IHC swather w/U2 PU reel; 27.5-ft. M75 IHC w/2 row mulchers; Morris 50-ft. hyd. tine harrowbar; PT Swather; Seeding & Tillage Equip: 72-ft. Spray MF 880 7x16 plough, 3-pt; IHC Model 620 16-ft. DD PTO, fi ts 35 - 55 HP Tractor (NEW) • 5’ Farm King 3PT Finish Mower GRAIN HANDLING: • 8” x 1800 Sakundiak Auger • 7” x 1200 Sakundiak Auger Air Suspended boom 3-PTH Sprayer mounted on press drill; 2, 8-ft; 2002 New Idea 6365 hard core • 7 x 41’ Westfi eld Auger w/ 13 HP Honda engine • 6” versatile auger (No engine) • Pencil Auger, 12 Volt Electric • Westfi eld Pencil Auger w/ Electric shop built trailer; 36-ft. Seed Hawk SL 1250 Zero round baler, 540 PTO; 2002 Macdon 5020 14-ft. hy- Motor • Grain Screener LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: • 2005 275 Hagendorn Manure Spreader • Bale Trailer, 14 Rd Bales • Silage Wagon - 4 WH w/PTO Till Drill; Seed & liquid tanks: 36-ft. 4900 Case IH dro swing mower conditioner; New Idea 486 round LIVESTOCK HANDLING EQUIPMENT: • 100 Bus Portble Creep Feeder • 25 Bushel Feeder Tank • Self Locking Headgate • Homemade Lick Tank • Vibra Chisel w/mulchers; 44-ft. 4700 Case IH Vibra baler, soft core; Niemeyer 3-pt. rotary rake, 3m; (2) Calf Creep Feeders • Hay Rack • Bale Stacker • Straw Bucket • (2) 120 Volt electric Fencer • 2001 Birchwood Cattle Chute Chisel w/mulchers; 24-ft. HutchMaster Tandem Gehl 1710 soft core round baler; 1992 Westward Disc; 33-ft. Case Deep Tiller; 28-ft. Morris Cult; 30- 3000 PT swather, 25-ft; MF 750 SP combine Per- ft. Morris Rod Weeder; 60-ft. Ajax Tine Harrows; kins DSL 6 cyl. engine, hydrostatic; MF 20-ft. S/cut Check out full listings & pictures at www.fraserauction.com 50-ft. Ajax Tine Harrows; 2, 6-ft. Swath Rollers. header; JD 6601 PT combine; Westfield 7-in.x51-ft. Consigned: 12-ft. JD 111 Tandem Disc; 790 HSL auger; Farm King 7-in.x46-ft. auger; 1988 Norberts ldr & grapple mts to fit 4440; 50-ft. System 95 Flex- 16-ft.x7-ft. 5th wheel livestock trailer; Univerth- i-Coil Harrow Packer Bar; 70-ft. Laurier Tine Har- McCready 375-bus. gravity wagon on HD trailer, di- DON’T MISS THE rows; Swather carrier; 40-ft. Bourgault Air Seeder vided tank w/roll-tarp; 1970 IHC 1310 1-ton truck 2130 special 130-bu tank; 36-40 Commander cult w/Cancade steel 9-ft. box, hoist, dual wheels; New htd markers mtd packers; Augers & Misc Equip: Idea 10-ton manure spreader, tandem wheels; 4th ANNUAL KILLARNEY & DISTRICT 250-bu Behlen batch Dryer; 10x61-ft. MK Westfield Farmhand Feedmaster mix-mill; Farm King PTO swing out PTO Auger; 8x51-ft. Westfield PTO Au- roller mill; Hi-Hog cattle squeeze w/headgate; Mo- EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ger; 7x36-ft. Westfield auger w/10-HP ES; Farm rand maternity pen w/headgate & other livestock King Dual Grain Screener; 5-in. hyd drive Pencil au- equip; 2 Lewis cattle oilers; 1,000-gal. fuel tank KILLARNEY, MB. - SATURDAY APRIL 21st 9:00am ger; 7, 3,000-gal Liquid Fert Poly Tanks; 2, 1,250- w/electric pump; Steel 1,500-gal. water tank on gal liquid Fert Poly Tanks on deck w/4-HP Honda skid; Scheifele 3-pt. commercial band saw, M500, Pump; 12-ft. Gravel Box & hoist on trailer; set of PTO drive; Rodenator propane & acetylene, used 18.4x38 dual wheels; 4 IHC 18.4x38 wheels; 5580 for gopher control; For equipment info please con- Check out full listings & pictures at www.fraserauction.com Hesston Rd Baler; Ajax 12 Rd Bale mover; IHC tact Jurgen Schwarz (204)827-3949 or side del Rake; 50 12-ft. Corral Panels; RD Bale (204)827-2552, evenings. Please visit web sites Feeders; 3 24-ft. Wind break Panels; Double wick www.mrankinauctions.com www.rosstaylorauc- AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Lewis Cattle Oilers; 19 Cases of Round Up Trans- tion.com Murray Rankin Auctions Killarney, MB. Manitoba Auctions – Interlake Manitoba Auctions – Interlake orb HC; Terms: cash, cheque w/photo ID, debit, Murray (204)534-7401 Ross Taylor Auction Ser- M/C Lunch served. Subject to additions & deletions. vice, Reston, MB. Ross (204)522-5356 Brock Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Not responsible for any errors in description. GST & (204)522-6396. Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD PST will be charged where applicable. Everything thing. 1-800-782-0794. Auction Sale Howard & Faye Hilstrom Sells AS IS where IS. All Sales Final. Owners & AUCTION SALES Saturday, April 28th, 10:00am Inwood, MB UNRESERVED auction company are not responsible for any acci- Location: Sale Site 1/2 Mile West of Inwood dents on sale site. Sale conducted by Nickel Auc- Manitoba Auctions – Interlake on Rd 416 AUCTION SALE tions Ltd of Austin, MB. Dave Nickel & Marv Buhler Auction Note: Retirement Auction w/Well Kept of TRACTORS, auctioneers Phone (204)637-3393 cell Items Contact: (204)278-3411 (204)856-6900 website www.nickelauctions.com Tractors: 04 Cat Challenger 535B MFWA Cab CRAWLERS & TRAILERS Owner (204)445-2058 Farm Auction Sale for Mervin 16-SPD x2 P Shuttle 3PH Quad hyd 540/1000 At 1965 Loudoun Road and Glen Sachvie of Beausejour, MB w/FEL ML98 SL w/Bucket & Grapple 2,480-hrs; GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICE will be conducting (Approx. 1-mile off McGillivray) Saturday, May 5th, 2012 10AM 03 MF 4370 MFWA Cab P Shift 12-SPD 3PH a Farm Auction for Wayne Kotyk, Charles Jeffers & Farm Auction for Triple Hyd 540/1000 w/MF 1080 FEL w/Bucket & Saturday April 28th at 11:00am Guests. 10:30am Fri., Apr. 20th, 2012. 3-mi E of Sale located from Beausejour, Mb., 5 miles East Grapple 3,221-hrs; Int 684 DSL 3PH 540 PTO of Beausejour, MB (Viewing at 9:00am only same day of sale) Gilbert Plains, MB to Markham Road then 5.5 Ken & Mary Peluk Dual Hyd w/FEL SL 4,424-hrs. Equip: 07 Hess- th on Hwy. #44 and 1/2 mile South on Rd. 47E. South. Sale will include: 1989 JD 9600 combine, Saturday, April 28 , 2012 10AM Watch for signs. ton 1345 12-ft hydra Swing Disc Bine; 92 Case (signs posted) approx 3200-hrs, 912 PU, shedded; Case-Davis IH 8460 RD Baler; Sitrex 9 Wheel Hay Rake; 2-Massey 200-C crawlers w/clam bucket Sale located from Beausejour, MB., 7 miles Farm Equip: J.D. “2950” Tractor; Ford “6600” Tractor w. trencher/back hoe; JD 4630, cab, duals; JD 4010 North on Hwy. #12 and 1 ¾ mi. West on New Idea 527 Trailer 9-ft Sickle Mower; 2) w/rear ripper, hyd., diesel* 1977 IHC 1600 w/JD 148 FEL; JD 2130 c/w JD 48 FEL; JD 535 rd Allied “600” FEL; J.D. “1120” Diesel Tractor; McCormick Rd. #79 (Civic address 40046). “Krentz Mfg” 8-Wheel 36-ft Hay Trailer w/Pipe Loadstar single axle w/12ft. box, 2-speed baler w/net wrap; 1998 Westward 9200 SP swath- “W-4” Gas Tractor; 2 - IHC “915” S.P. Combines; Vers. Racks; 06 Buhler/Farm King 8-in 51-in PTO Au- Farm Equipment: IHC “1256” Turbo Diesel Tractor; dump truck* 2005 Ford F-150 extended er, DSL 22-ft. c/w keer shears, 3,200-hrs; Douglas “400” 18’ S.P. Swather; IHC “75” 18’ P.T. Swather “Haul- ger; Farm King 620 3PH Rotary Mower; Buhler 8-ft. poly swath roller; Bourgault 35-ft. #8800 air Belarus “820” Diesel Tractor w. FWA & Factory FEL; cab, long box* 1980 Chev 1-ton model 30 All” 15’ Dual Compartment Grain/Fertilizer Tank; Grain 3PH 3 Wheel Swather Turner; 3PH Post Hole seeder, 1996, 330# trips, knock on openers; Bour- White “7800” S.P. Combine; IHC “725” 25’ P.T. Swather; Auger; 3PH & FEL Bale Forks. Vehicle & Trail- w/duel wheels* 1985 GMC 1-ton dump w/ gault 3225 twin tank, 1997 VGC; Morris 58-ft. Ran- N.H.”495” 12’ Haybine; N.H. “851” Round Baler; Ford Auger; HiQual Hydra Shovel Hyd. Bin Sweep; IHC “645” ers: 01 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5.L DSL duals* 4-triple axle trailers (older)* single gler II harrow packer bar; 40-ft. CIH 4700 vibra “530” Square Baler; M.F. 9’ S.D. Rake; 34’ Truck Flat 21’ Vibrachisel; Co-op “203” 15’ Deep Tiller; Herman STD 4x4 370-km Sft; 86 Dodge 150 318 Gas axle trailer* RIDING MOWER: Craftsman chisel; JD 25-ft. #1600 deep tiller; Morris 31-ft. chis- Deck Trailer (hauls 22 round bales); Approx. 150 Gravity 25’ Multi-weeder w. harrows; FarmKing 10 sec. x 5’ STD, Sft; Sokal Gooseneck Tandem 24-ft Flat LT1000 riding mower* MISCELLANEOUS: el plow c/w NH3; Morris 58-ft. tine harrows o3T Grain Tank w. trailer; Westfield 7” x 36’ Grain Auger w. Hyd. Diamond Harrows; Vers. “580” 66’ Field Sprayer; Deck w/Ramps; Sokal Gooseneck 16-ft Tandem Dodge 600 truck; 1482 IH PT combine; NH 851 RD Lincoln AC 225 welder* Power Fist band gas engine; Vers. 6” x 30’ Grain Auger w. gas engine; IHC IHC “45” 19’ Vibrashank; IHC “620” 20’ Press Drill; N.H. Stock Trailer. Livestock Equip: 04 Bale King saw* Beaver table saw* 2-Marshalltown baler; Horse trailer, 5x10-ft., TA; National roller mill; Vortex 3000 Bale Processor; 3) Cypress Portable “1150” Mixmill (c/w bale feeder & extra screens); Melroe “56” S.D. Rake; M.F. 12’ Tandem Disc; J.D. 8’ Tandem gas power trowels* gas packer* Approx. Ajax 45-ft. harrow bar, tines; Vicon lily 9 wheel rake; “202” 20’ Press Drill; CCIL “G-100” 2 x 15’ Discers in Metal Creep Feeders; 2) 300-bus w/Creep Pan- 9-ft. NH trailing mower; 2 wh 3-pt swath turner; 400- Disc; Plows; 2 - Rubber Tire Farm Trailer’s; Truck: 1977 els; 1) 500-bus; 3) Self Locking Squeeze Chute; 1500 gal. water tank* Craftsman gas gal Great northern sprayer; 6 Bale self unloading Tandem; Co-op “350” 20’ H.D. Tandem Disc; CCIL 20’ Deep Tiller w. mulchers; IHC 4 x 14” Hyd. Plow; M.M. 6 Chev “C 60” 3 Ton Grain Truck; Misc: Floating Slough 2) Pearson 1) Big Valley; Hi Hogg Maternity Pen; motor & 2-others* tool boxes* socket sets bale hauler. Plus many more items. Visit www.gar- Pump w. Honda 5 Hp. Gas Engine; Monarch PTO Water Big Valley Calf Squeeze Chute; 13) Self Standing & wrenches* nuts & bolts* wheel barrow* tonsauction.com for complete listing or call Lar- x 16” Hyd. Plow; etc. Antique Tractors: IHC “Super WD- Pump Irrigation Pipe & Sprinkler Heads 1992 Indy Trail Metal Corral Panels 24-ft to 30-ft; 30) Metal Cor- extension cords* 10-gal. Air compressor* ry (204)648-4541 for more information. 9” Diesel Tractor; IHC “650” Diesel Tractor; IHC “W-4” ral Panels & Gates 10-ft & 12-ft; 12) 16-ft Metal Gas Tractor; Trucks: 1995 Chev Silverado 4x4 ½ Ton; Snowmobile; 2 Bosak Sleighs; Husqvarna 15 Hp. come-along* weed eater* shovels* forks* Panels; Steel Loading Chute; “Galagen MB x assort. chains* lumber, timber (Sold in AUCTION SALES 1987 Ford F-150 ½ Ton; 1967 Ford “600” 3 Ton Grain Lawn Tractor; Cement & Mortar Mixer; plus many more 1500” Solar Battery Fencer; Peerless Roller Manitoba Auctions – Westman Truck w. 13’ Steel B&H; 1951 Ford 2 Ton Grain Truck w. numerous items and antiques. Viewing Friday, May 4th, Fencer; Peerless Solar Mill; 6) Metal Bunk Feed- Lots)* plus other misc. items too numerous Wdn. B&H; Livestock Equip.: 30’ Square Bale Elevator; 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appt. with Mervin Sachvie ers; 4) RD Bale Feeders; Western Saddle; 3) Calf to mention. ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE, Sun. 4 Rd. Bale Feeders; 6-12’ Steel Panels; Misc.: Deutz (203) 268-2106. See www.capitalauction.net for listing Pullers; Dehorners; Cattle Medi Equip; 40) 7-ft TERMS: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, or Apr 29th, 10:00am DST At MELITA ARENA- Fridg- Allis 16 Hp. Lawn Tractor; Craftsman 230 amp. Elec. Treated Fence Posts; 12) 8-ft Corral Posts; 6) and pictures or for more information call: Debit Paid in Full Same Day of Sale es; stoves; deep freezes; washer dryers; all sorts of Welder; Qty. of Metal Sheeting; Fuel Tanks; 1973 Sno-jet Rolls High Tensile Wire. Yard & Rec: 08 Polaris furniture; 826 JD snowblower (as new); Tools; Snowmobile; plus some household & antique items. CAPITAL AUCTIONS Sportsman 500 HD 4x4 w/Winch 1210-miles; SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS 8NFord tractor completely restored & running; 2004 06 Polaris Sportsman 500 HD 4x4 3369-miles; Viewing: Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 10am. - 6pm or Beausejour, MB. “Everything Sold As Is, Where Is” with Chev Malibu LS (safetied); brand new Scott Air 2010 Husq YTH 20 42 hyd R Mower 60-hrs; no warranties implied or expressed. Pacts; Tools; Power washer w/new sandblaster at- appt. with Owner. 268 1864. See www.capitalauction. Auctioneer: Len Pleskacz Husq YTH 17 46 Hyd R Mower 286-hrs; tach. For more info or to consign phone Miller Auc- net for full listing & pictures or for more information call: Ph. 204-268-3052 Husq DC500 Metal Yard Trailer; Quad 12V tions (204)649-2366 Coulter, MB www.globalauc- Sprayer Wand & Boom; Husq 245 R Blade KAYE’S AUCTIONS Advertise your unwanted equipment in the tionguide.com CAPITAL AUCTIONS Grass/Brush Cutter; Along w/Tools & Farm Misc; Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your (204) 668-0183 (WPG.) Beausejour, MB. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask www.kayesauctions.com Auctioneer: Len Pleskacz (204)886-7027 classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting for your call. about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks Ph. 204-268-3052 www.mcsherryauction.com 1-800-782-0794. and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794. If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 25

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MCSHERRY AUCTION SITE Estate & Moving Auc- FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD. tion Sun., Apr 22nd, 10:30am Stonewall, MB. 12 MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Patterson Dr. Auction Note: More Items than Listed! Farm Auction John & Louise Karatchuk Brandon, Manitoba Yard & Rec; Curved China /What Not Combo; High- Saturday, April 21st, 11:00am Arborg, MB boy Rocking Chair; Die Cast Collection; Glassware; Location: 7.25 Miles East on Hwy 68 Carnival; Antique Furniture; Antiques; Coca Cola Contact: (204)376-5037 1-800-483-5856 Model 44 Upright Vending, working; Over 20 95 Ford 9680 Vers 4WD 855 Cummins 3x4 SIGNS; Collectibles & Adv; Tools & Misc; House- Synch, Quad Hyd, 20.8 42, 4,620-hrs hold. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or 95 NH Tx66 Combine w/NH971 Header w/Swa- www.fraserauction.com (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com thermaster PU, Chaff Spreader, 2300-hrs 97 Premier 2920 Swather w/25-ft Macdon 960 Auctioneer: Scott Campbell MCSHERRY AUCTION SITE ESTATE of Captain PU Reel, 1,549-hrs Dan Ritchie. Sun., Apr. 29th, 10:00am Stonewall, Patriot XL High Clearance Sprayer 120-HP JD Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions or deletions. Property owners and MB. 12 Patterson Dr. Amazing LifeTime Collection Engine, 12.4x38, 75-ft Boom, 4,486-hrs Bourgault 8010 36-ft Air Seeder, 8-in Spacing, Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. of Marine Items & Many RARE Antiques Go to Web: www.mcsherryauction.com JD 4230 3PH; Floating Hitch, Knock Down w/Bourgault 2155 Terms: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit. Ford 8N 3PH; Cockshutt 70; 40s GMC 9100 Deliv- Dual Comp Air Tank w/20-HP Kohler ery Cab; Approx 50 Pieces Oak, MANY KRUG Fur- 08 Bourgault 7200 48-ft Heavy Springtine niture; Ship Wheels; SOLID BRASS & OAK Com- Harrows w/ 9/16 Tines passes; Telegrams; Sexton; Steam Whistle; Schulte 2500 Giant Hyd Rock Picker DON’T MISS OUR SPRING SALES Locomotive Bell; Crocks; Store Items; LARGE IN- Rockamatic TM20 V Style Rock Rack CREDIBLE SALE. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 Ashland 8-yd Hyd Scraper w/Hyd Push or (204)886-7027. Inland 70-ft Springtine Harrows UNRESERVED FARM EQUIPMENT and 96 Walinga Agri Vac 510 MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Farm King 10-in TACK AUCTION for THE ESTATE of ANDRE GAGNON Auction Alex Abas 51-ft Mech Swing Auger BALDUR, MB. - WEDNESDAY APRIL 25TH at 10:00am Saturday, May 5th 11:00am Fisher Branch, MB Along w/Grainaries; Grain Cleaning Equipment; North 7 Miles on Hwy 17 then Farm Misc; Antique Furn; Crockery. ORDER OF SALE: 10:00am - misc. smalls, tools, and shop equipment, tanks, 3pt equipment, tack Approx 1:00pm – major equipment East 6-mi at Jct 325 & Hwy 17 (Marble Ridge Rd) Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or Contact: (780)215-1902 (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com JD 3155 MFWA H L Range Cab 3PH CRAWLER LOADER & TRACTORS: * JD 350-B power shift crawler loader w/tooth bucket, hyd reverse, showing 3034hrs showing * NH TM130 MFWD w/Buhler 540/1000 Dual hyd w/JD 740 SL FEL Allied 795 loader, 4132hrs showing * 1982 White 2-135 2WD tractor 6990hrs showing * Cockshutt 1350 gas w/1506hrs showing * Cockshutt 1650 w/6077hrs w/Grapple & Frt 15.737-hrs AUCTION SALES showing HAYING & HARVEST EQUIPMENT: * 2003 16’ Macdon 5020 mower conditioner * 2002 JD 567 rd baler w/Mega Wide pickup * 9-wheel Vicon H1050 JD 4440 cab 540/1000 Dual hyd w/18.438 Manitoba Auctions – Red River rake * 1985 White 8920 dsl hydro combine w/1577 original hrs * 18’ Versatile 400 sp swathe * 25’ IH 725 pt swather * swather transport for Versatile 400 * Dual & Frt Wgt 7,600-hrs 8’ Koenders swath roller SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: * 40’ CCIL 279 fi eld cult w/3-bar harrows * 33’ Morris MP-912 deep tiller w/9” spacing, NH3 kit * 21’ 77 Ford 600 gas 5spdx2, w/15-ft. FARM & TOOL AUCTION SALE White 256 tandem disk * (2) IH 770 5-bottom plow w/tandem hitch * 20’ IH 620 (2x10’s) D/D press drills * 70’ Summers harrows * 60’ Vicon 800 gal pt sprayer Grain B&H 72,000m for Mrs Rollande & Mr Bill Walker * 36’ Morris rod weeder * drill carrier TRAILERS: * 28’ Univision tilting bale wagon w/winch * 1982 15’ Wy-Lee 5th wheel 2 horse trailer * 1983 15’ Maverick JD 14-ft. Model 1630 Disc Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 5th wheel stock trailer FEEDERS & TROUGHS: * (3) metal feed troughs * (5) round bale feeders * (2) Tombstone feeders MANURE SPREADERS: * Dual 600 JD 1600A, 14-ft. Hydra Swing Hay Bine at 5:00pm. Rathwell MB manure spreader * IH single beater manure spreader * Case 130 single beater manure spreader AUGERS: * 8” x40’ Farm King PTO auger * 7”x 36’ Westfi eld JD 535 RD Baler Case 2394 Tractor, Case 970 Agro King, auger w/16hp Kohler gas * (2) older augers OTHER EQUIPMENT: * 3pt Wikomi 701 post-hole auger * 8’ Farm King 3pt blade * slip tank w/110V Fill-Rite pump JD 7700 dsl Turbo Combine Chopper, 4,500-hrs 1975 GMC 6500 & 1980 Chevy C70 Grain Truck, * Allied 40’ bale elevator * Ariens 17hp lawn tractor w/48” mower deck, 45” tiller * (2) Westfalia electric cream separators w/bowls, etc TANKS: * 300 gal dsl Ezeeon 14-ft. Offset Disc 1991 Deutz Allis R50 Combine, tank & stand * 500 gal dsl tank & stand * HD steel water tank HORSE DRAWN ITEMS: * 4 wheel Roadster buggy (for Hackney pony) single horse, rubber wheels Int 6200 12-ft. Press Drill SA FA GA & so much more.. * 4 wheel parade buggy, 2 seater, double horse, rubber wheel * 4 wheel grain wagon, 2 horse, rubber wheel * 2 wheel Sulkie w/wooden wheels, single horse * JD Deep Tiller Details on www.gauthierauctions.com 2 wheel Sulkie w/rubber wheels, single horse * single horse cutter w/single seat * single horse cutter w/buddy seat * 7’ cultivator w/steel wheel, front casters Silver Lake Mfg Trailer Hyd Post Pounder or call (204)379-2826. High Qual Maternity Pen; Port Crowding Tub * 2 furrow plow * dump rake * wheel covers for buggy * set of wooden Bobsleighs (good shape) SADDLES & TACK: * Eagle Original show saddle w/bridle, Along w/Farm Haying; Medium Size Grain Equip breast collar * Miles City Saddelry Co. (Original Coggshall Saddle) Antique * Connolly Bros. Saddelry Co. Saddle w/Diamond 9 Brand on saddle * western saddle Livestock Equip; Granaries; Farm Misc * Whitman English saddle * American Saddelry Circle A 640.5 western saddle * Australian Stock saddle * Black & Silver western parade saddle * Original Eamor model 25 roping saddle * western Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 saddle * English saddle * selection of halters * selection of bridles * selection of twitches * Lariats * single driving harness * assortment of harness spreaders * belly band for single harness or (204)886-7027 AUCTION * show halters * horse blankets * 2 horse pony harness * light duty 2 horse harness * skid boots * pair of muzzles * assortment of stirrups * assortment of Double Trees, Collars, Scotch Tops, www.mcsherryauction.com Chavez * Beta team driving lines * (2) 2 horse work harness * single horse work harness * tail extensions * misc harness OTHER HORSE & LEATHER RELATED ITEMS: * Landis leather cutter REMINDER w/12” throat * rolls of leather * Electro-Groom stock vacuum * Sunbeam Clip Master stock clippers * tack boxes * throwing ropes * Ferrier’s apron * Ferrier’s tools and supplies * selection Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the of horse shoes, pads, nails, ect (new & used) * hoof trimmers * (14) 4’x6’ rubber fl oor mats ANTIQUES: * (17) 7’ section of antique metal fence panels * ice saw & thongs * Scythe * Waterloo Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure scale * post drill * bow saws * hay saw * torch * cream can SHOP ITEMS, PARTS & MISC: * Acklands N-250P AC/DC welder * Smith Roles FM 5/8 – 16 spd drill press, 3/4” cap w/vise * 4 thing. 1-800-782-0794. 1/2” bandsaw 4”x6” horizontal metal cutting * Sanborne 60 gal upright compressor,140 psi * FMC “Vulcan” HD model IV tire changer * Stihl chain saw * 10” 1hp grinder * torch * Ag & auto Farm retirement auction parts, etc * tarps, jacks * 2 anvils (100lbs plus) * 2 hubs on frames * disk changer * HD vise * big hay tarp * old drill * construction heater * HD elect cords For GroeninG Farms Friday april 20 11 a.m FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GERALD GAGNON 204-535-2124 or 204-998-3542 4 miles south of lowe farm on hwy 23 MF 4880 JD 8430, JD 9600 combine. FARM EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL for DAVID & JUANITA McNISH JD 2360 swather, Bourgaualt swather. WAWANESA, MB. - MONDAY APRIL 30th 10:00AM See www.billklassen.com Bill Klassen Auctions Ltd. ORDER OF SALE: 10:00AM – 12:00PM (tools, misc, recreation, lawn & garden, smaller livestock items) 204-325-4433 cell 204-325-6230 12:00PM (riding horses, tack, major equipment) AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read TRACTORS: * 95 CaseIH 5250 MFWD 112hp w/Quicke 660 loader, 7200hrs showing * 91 CaseIH 5120 MFWD w/CaseIH 510 loader * 80 JD 4440 tractor w/10300hrs farm publication. showing * JD 4020 tractor w/5541hrs showing * 66 JD 4020 tractor w/9936hrs showing * 64 JD 4020 tractor w/2577hrs showing * Leon loader * 8’ Leon blade HAYING EQUIPMENT: * 2004 NH BR 780 rd Baler * 1992 8465 Case IH rd Baler * 1978 Vermeer 605F rd Baler w/hyd tie * 605G Vermeer rd Baler * 605G Vermeer rd Baler * 13’ Kuhn FC 4000 RG discbine * 12’ Hesston 1150 Haybine * Sovema 12 Wheel V-Rake * Laurier1215 dbl arm 12 Bale, Bale picker LIVESTOCK RELATED EQUIPMENT: * Bale King Vortex 2000 Bale Processor * NH 358 Mix Mill w/pwr Bale Feeder * NH 791 t/a manure spreader * NH 790 t/a Manure Spreader * NH 790 spreader for parts * IH 570 t/a Manure Spreader * Linden trailer type Post Pounder * 3000lbs cap Portable Livestock Scale w/hitch and wheels * New American Farmland Squeeze Chute * High Qual Squeeze Chute w/palpation cage * (3) 22’x8.5’ bale feeders * (2) 24’x8’ metal calf shelters on skids * panel hauling wagon * Calf Tilt Table * 3pt bale forks * Quantity of Twine * Quantity of Gates & panels * Quantity of Bale Feeders * Calf Creep Feeder on Wheels * Real Ind creep feeder * Calf Sheds * 400gal poly molasses tank * Fencers * Stock Prods * Treated Fence Posts * Railroad Ties * Barbed Wire, Elec Wire * Fencing Supplies Herb & Helen rempel * Other Livestock Supplies RIDING HORSES & TACK: * Three Broke Riding Horses * Double Driving Harness w/ Collars * Horse Driving Cart * Horse Breaking Cart Monday May 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM * one horse sleigh * Other Misc Horse Tack & Equipment TRUCKS: * 1995 Ford Ranger XL * 1994 Chev Cheyenne 1500 1/2 ton, Ext Cab w/capper top * 1988 GMC SLE Sierra 2500, ext cab, long box * 1980 Ford F150 Custom 4x4 * 1976 GMC 6500 Cab Over w/16’x8.5’ Steel B+H * 1972 IH Loadstar w/14’ Steel B+H * 1971 Location: From Steinbach water tower IH Loadstar tag axle w/18’ steel B+H * 1961 BC174 IHC 3 ton w/16’ Steel B+H * 3 Ton trailer w/steel box and hoist * 1 Ton steel box and hoist trailer TRAILERS & WAGONS: * 17’t/a shop built Stock Trailer * 9’ 2 horse t/a BH trailer * trailer w/hoist and 14’ box SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: * 22’ IH chisel plow w/NH3 Kit, 3 2.5MI East on Hwy 52 #37081 (watch for signs) bar harrows * 15’ Land Roller * 53’ Herman Harrows * 16’ Taylor Way Tandem Disc * 9’ IH Deep Tiller * 28’ IH 7200 Hoe Drills w/steel press wheels, Needs work TrAcTorS & MAcHINErY * 2555 John Deere Diesel Tractor, MFWD, Cab, 3PTH, 245 Self * Atom Jet openers for IH drill * 30’ Drill Mover * Rock-o-Matic Reel Type Stone Picker * Leon Prong Type Stone Picker * Eversman 2SD Scraper * 13’ IH chisel plow AUGERS & AREATION: * 10”x50’ Bergen pto Auger, Hyd lift * 7”x36’ Brandt Auger, 13 HP Honda w/drag auger * 7”x41’ Farm King Auger, 16 HP Kohler * (2) Electric Augers on Wheels * Small Leveling Loader * 2010 LA145 John Deere Lawn Tractor, 22HP, 48” Deck * John Deere Auger on Wheels * (2) drill fi ll Augers, hyd motors w/down spouts * (2) Drag Augers * Poly Auger Hoppers * 3hp Sukup D3751 aeration fan LAWN & GAREN & RECREATION: * 2007 Honda TRX 420 350C Crawler * 3PTH 4 Bottom Allis Plow * 12Ft Case Cultivator * 16ft IHC 310 Seeder TM 2WD Quad * 2005 Honda 250 2WD Quad * 2001 Honda 350 2WD Quad * Honda 350 2WD Quad * 2000 Honda 250 2WD Quad * Wooden Canoe * 1995 Polaris 440 fan Sport Snowmobile * Discer * John Deere Discer * 18ft Wilrich Cultivator * Hang-up Harrows * 120 Gehl Mix Mill 1994 Polaris 440 Super Sport Snowmobile * Cub Cadet 106 lawn tractor w/10hp engine, 44” deck * Cub Cadet LT1045 lawn tractor w/20hp Kohler, 46” deck, std trans * Log Splitters * Sprayer for Quad w/ Bale Feeder * 3PTH Danuser Post Hoe Auger * (2) Augers w/ Elec. Motors * TruckS * and Booms * Pull behind Lawn Sweep * (2) Lawn Boy mowers * IH roto tiller w/B+S engine OTHER EQUIPMENT: * 7’ Farm King 3pt single auger Snow Blower * Leon 707 Loader * 3 pt Bale Forks * Aeration Fan * 400 Gallon Water Tank * 1250 Gallon Water Tank on HD wagon TOOLS & MISC: * Air Compressor * Chain Saws * Lincoln AC-225-S Welder * (2) Slip Tank with Pump * Used Metal 1980 Ford F-750 Diesel Grain Truck, 14ft Steel Box, Hoist, Roll Top Tarp, Rebuilt Engine * Siding * Quantity of shop supplies * Small Amount of Tools * loaded bolt bins * Quantity of Scrap Iron * Used PMU Stalls * Used Tires * (2) Slip Tanks, No Pumps 1994 Ford Explorer SUV, New Tires, Needs Engine * HAYINg & HArvESTINg EquIpMENT * 385 John Deere Round Baler (4’X5’) * 510 Western Special Massey Ferguson Combine, FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DAVE McNISH 204-724-4991 Self Propelled, Cab * 1090 New Holland 15ft Swather, Self Propelled, Canvas * 1090 New Holland 15ft Swather, Self Propelled, Auger * Big Daddy Auger Hopper * 15 Bale Stooker & UNRESERVED FARM DISPERSAL for BABCOCK FARMS Ltd. Fork * SHop EquIpMENT * Allis Chalmers 20KW PTO Generator * Lincoln 225AMP Stick BIRNIE, MB. - TUESDAY MAY 1, 2012 11:00 AM Welder * Portable Cement Mixer * John Deere Pressure Washer * 2000PSI Pressure Washer * Kerosene 50K BTU Reddy Heater * John Deere 150 Diesel Construction Heater * 4 1/2” ORDER OF SALE: 11:00am – 1:00pm– misc, shop equip, fuel tanks, vet supplies, livestock handling equip, grain bins, fans Metal Cutting Band Saw * Mastercraft Portable Air Tank * 120pcs Mastercraft Socket Set * 1:00pm– livestock equip, augers, dryers, seed & tillage, spraying, haying equip, trucks, trailers, harvest equip, tractors, GPS systems Jackall * Electric Hammer Drill * 1/2” Impact Sockets * (7) Crescent Wrenches (24”) * 3/4” TRACTORS: * 2005 NH TM130 MFWD 130hp Tractor w/Quicke SL loader, bucket grapple, joystick control, Power Shift Trans w/ shuttle, 3 PT, 3 Remote Hyd., 1000 PTO, Dr Socket Set * Screw Driver Bits & Drill Bits * (2) Bench Vises * 16SPD Bench Drill Press 20.8R38 Rubber, 5000 hrs showing * 1981 Versatile 555 4WD 182hp Tractor w/4 Remote Hyd., Aux return line PTO Drive, 1000 PTO, 18.4-38 Duals, 6700 hrs * 1979 * 7” Makita Angle Grinder * 10” Metal Cut-off Saw & Blades * (2) 4 1/2” Angle Grinders * Versatile 500 4WD 160hp Tractor w/ 3 remote hyd., 1000 PTO, 18.4-34 Duals, Approx 12,000 hrs, * CCIL 130-06 Tractor w/2 Remote Hyd., 1000 PTO, 18.4 -38 Duals, Power adjustable rear rims, Approx 6500 hrs * Fordson Major Diesel 2 WD Tractor w/ 3 pt, Single Hyd, 540 PTO, Power Steering * GPS SYSTEMS: * Outback S Guidance 1/2” Impact Wrench * Sm. Bench Grinder * Electric Stapler * Jobmate Rolling Tool Cabinet * System w/ Outback 360 Mapping Version 2 * Outback S2 Guidance System w/Light Bar * HARVEST EQUIPMENT: * 1992 NH TX36 SP Combine w/ NH 971 Pick up 12 Drawer Top Tool Cabinet * 8” Bench Grinder * 6/2AMP Battery Charger * Digital Caliper header w/ Swath Master pickup, 2870 eng Hrs, 2212 Sep Hrs * 22’ CCIL 722 SP Dsl Swather w/MacDon Pick up Reel, updated to Shoemaker knife drive, Dbl Swath, * Post Hole Digger * WooDWorkINg EquIpMENT * 12” 2 1/2HP Thickness Planer * 16” 1310 hrs showing * 8’ Howser Metal Swath Roller * Swather Transport * Labtronics 919 Moisture Tester w/ Digital Scale. * SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: * 33’ Makita Thickness Planer * Craftsman Dremel * Delta Belt & Disc Sander * 740 Dewalt Radial Flexi-Coil 5000 Air drill w/ Flexi-Coil 1720 Air Tank (Always Shedded), 9” Spacing, 330 lbs Trips, Stealth Openers w/ 3” Splitters, 4” Rubber Packers, Green Drop Liquid Fert Kit, Fine & Course Metering Rolls * 32’ Flexi-Coil 300A Air Seeder w/ Flexi-Coil 1110 Air Tank, Hyd Fan, 12” Spacing, 500 lbs Trips, 3 Bar Harrows, Fine & course Metering Arm Saw * 10” Rockwell Beaver Lathe * 6” Rockwell Jointer * Mitre Saw * B&D Electric Rolls * 50’ Summers Heavy Harrows (New Knuckles in joints) * 50’ Blanchard Hydra-Lift Harrow Packer Bar w/ 2 1/2” Packers, Newer Tines, New Tires * 60’ Inland Hyd Planer * Skil Belt Sander * Router Table & Router * 10” Rockwell Beaver Table Saw * King Harrows, New Tines * 32’ Flexi Coil System 70 Coil Packers * 19’ Allis 2600 Tandem Disk w/Smooth Blades * Melroe 903, 8 Bottom Plow w/ New 16” Shears * Green Dowel Set * Quik Grip Clamps * Makita Cordless Tools * Small Air Compressor * Brad Nailer Drop 1000 Liquid Fert Caddy w/ 75’ Booms, John Blue Pump, (Complete rebuilt), New Hyd Fill Pump * Ramboc Mobility 900 PTO Drive Fertilizer spreader (Completely Rebuilt) * Wilmar 800 PTO Fertilizer Spreader (For Parts) * SPRAYING EQUIPMENT: * 90’ Bourgault 850 Centurion III Field Sprayer, 1000 gal poly tank, new tires, hyd. * Mastercraft Mitre Saw * Workmate * B&D Plunge Router * 7 1/4” Circular Saw * B&D pump, chem mix tank, eye wash tank * Shop Built Fence Liner Sprayer w/PTO Pump * 2” Chem Handler I Chem Mix Unit * 1200 Gal Poly Water Tank (Black) * 2” Cordless Drill Set * Makita Palm Sanders & Drills * 7 1/4” Mastercraft Cordless Saw * Jig Banjo Pump w/ 5 1/4 HP Motor * HAYING EQUIPMENT: * 1998 14’ MacDon 5000 Haybine w/1000 PTO, Steel Crimping rollers, New Knife * 2007 NH BR780A Round Saws * 3/4” Auto Scroller Saw * Mastercraft Belt & Disc Sander * 8” Delta Wood Band Saw Baler w/ Bale Kicker, 1000 PTO, Hyd Pickup, Auto tie * NH HT154 14 Wheel V-Rake w/ wind defl ector, * Gandi Bale Inoculators * GRAIN BINS & AERATION FANS: * * 16” Dremel Scroll Saw * 60 Liter Craftsman Shop Vac * Table Saw * (6) Pipe Clamps * 4’ (2) 1950 BUS Westeel Bins on Barkman Hopper w/Aeration, on Skid * 2100 BUS Westeel Bin on Barkman Hopper w/Aeration, on Skid * Approx 200bus Friesen Hopper Bottom Feed Bin * 18” Westeel 1 1/2 HP Aeration Fan * (4) Middle State Aeration Fan 3 HP * AUGERS & GRAIN DRYERS: * 10” x 71’ Westfi eld PTO Swing Hopper Auger * 7” Versatile Auger w/12HP Level * Adjustable Material Roller Stand * YArD EquIpMENT * 26’ Aluminum Ext. Ladder * Honda Engine * 6” x 15’ Auger w/5 1/2 hp Honda Engine * TRUCKS: * 1993 GMC Top Kick S/A Truck w/ 366 Propane Engine, 5 Spd Trans, 266,350 kms showing, 5th wheel plate * 1975 Ford F700 Tag 12’ Aluminum Ext. Ladder * 8’ Aluminum Step Ladder * 6’ Wooden Step Ladder * 5HP Marry Axle Truck w/18’ Metal Ind. Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp (Has Grain & Silage End Gates), 361 Gas, 5 + 2 Tans, 71,020 Miles showing * 1999 Ford F250 4 x 4 Dsl, Reg Cab, 4 Speed, OD Trans, Showing 320,900 kms, Tiller * Yard Works Garden Tiller * 2 Wheel Yard Trailer * Electric Snowblower * Broadcast Saftied (Owner Babcock Farms) * 1998 Chev 1500 4 x 4 Reg Cab, 350 Gas, auto Trans, 230,000 Kms, Safetied (Owner Babcock Farms) * TRAILERS & WAGONS: * 1988 18’ DWS 5th Wheel, T/A Stock Trailer w/new wood fl oor, very little rust * 1988 20’ Shop Built T/A 5th Wheel Flat Deck Trailer w/Checker Plate Deck, 7000 lbs Axles, (new shackles) * 16’ Donahue T/A Grain Trailer w/Hoist, electric Brakes, Spreader * 20” Lawn Mower * 2 (W)heel Barrows * 2 Wheel Hand Truck * Forks, Shovels, Removable Sides * 14’ S/A Grain Box w/Hoist, silage end gate, steel fl oor, tractor hitch style * HD T/A Truck Frame * (2) 45’ T/A hay wagons (High Boy Trailer Conversion) * (2) S/A 5th Wheel Dollies * Rakes * Cordless Weed Trimmer Set * (2) Gas Weed Trimmers * Coleman Camp Lantern * LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: * Haybuster 2650 Bale Processor * Shultz Bunk Feeder Model 180 PTO Bunk liner Feed Wagon w/Grain Tank * Farm Aid 440 S/A Mixer Feed Wagon w/J Star Scale Head * NH John Deere Chain Saw * MISc * Chicken Feeders, Waterers * Incubator * Live Animal Trap * 357 Hammer Mill w/ Pwr Bale Feeder, Mechanical Unload, 2 new sides on hammers, assorted screens * NH 357 w/Peerless 20” Roller Mill Hyd Unload auger * MF Mill Converted to a Hyd Pellet Grain Feeder (2) Plastic Chicken Crates * Barn Exhaust Fan * Chicken Wire * 300 & 500 Gal. Fuel Tanks & * LIVESTOCK HANDLING EQUIPMENT: * Hi-Qual Squeeze Chute w/ Scale, Palpation Cage * Hi-Qual 3 Section adjustable S Alley w/Back Up Stop Arms * Hi-Qual 3 Section Crowding Tub System * Real Ind. Squeeze Chute w/ Palpation Cage, Auto Catch Head Gate (New Floor) * Elias Single Animal Weight Scale w/chute 3,000 lbs Cap * Portable Cattle Loading Chute (Adjustable Height) * Maternity Calving Stands * Qty of Cattle Corral Panels * Sheep Corral Panels * Round Bale Trailer * Railway Ties Head Gate * 7L Calf Chute w/ Scale * 12’ x 30’ Catch Pen (Drill Stem & Sucker Rod) w/ overhead bracing (Well Built) * Cypress Ind. approx 250 bus Creep Feeder on Wheels w/Panels, Oilers & Mineral Box * 1/4 Turn Bale Chut * Professional Chimney Cleaning System w/ Dust Collector & Vacuum * approx 150 bus Easyway Creep Feeder on Wheels w/Panels * approx 400 bus Cypress Ind. Creep Feeder on Skids * (6) 30’ Free Standing Windbreak Panels * (12) 30’ Drill Stem Feed Bunk Panels * * Assortment Lumber * Barbed Wire * 6X6 Concrete Meshing * Snow Fencing * 6’ 2 Wheel (17) 12’ Slant Bar Feed Panels * (15) 25’ Sucker Rod Coral Panels * (100) 1” Sq Tube Panels - 10’ - 12’ - 14’ - 16’ * (25) Tractor Tire Feeders * (7) 15’ Metal Bunk Feeders * Selection of Panels with Walk through gates * (2) Lewis Cattle Oilers w/ Mineral Tubs - 1 Single Arm & 1 Dbl Arm * (2) 6’ Shop Built Cattle Oilers (apron Style) * Cattle back scratch Oiler w/ Mineral Tub * 150 Gal Tank used for Bulk Canola Trailer * Hand Post Hole Digger * Electric Heaters * (3) Fans * Jack-all, Hydraulic Jacks * Hog Oil for Feed purpose * (8) Round Bale Feeders * S/A Calf Wagon * Complete set of Electric Numeric Branding Irons * SELECTION OF VET SUPPLIES: * (2) Medi Dart Cross Bows * Pistol Grip Syringes * Waterer * Axes, Sledge Hammers * Chains * Scale * Grease Guns * Jumper Cables * guNS Dehorners * Burdezzos * plus selection of various vet supplies * FUEL TANKS & PUMPS: * 1000 Gal Westeel Fuel Tank w/Fill-Rite 115 Volt Pump & Meter * 1000 Gal Fuel Tank on Wooden Stand * (3) ( p.A.L. rEquIrED) * .22 Cal. Repeater Rifle * .22 Cal. Single Shot Rifle * ANTIquES * 1 & 300 Gal Fuel Tank * 50 Gal Skid Tank w/12 Volt Pump * SHOP EQUIPMENT: * 6.5 HP Gas Powered Air Compressor (New Engine & New Compressor Head) (New Horizontal Tank) * 5 HP Honda Powered 3 Gallon Crocks * (2) Beacon Lanterns * Brown Jug * Antique Money Wrench * Beet Fork * Pressure Washer * 10HP Coleman 5000 Generato * MISC. ITEMS: * VHF Radios (Crystal & Programmable) * Hyd. Chaff Spreader * 20.8-38 Duals on rims for 100-06 Deutz w/ Spacers * (50) Rail Ties * HD Loading Ramps * Selection of Farm chemicals * Assortment of Farm Related Smalls & Misc. * FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OWNERS: Buggy Wheels * Kids Trike * Radio Flyer Kids Wagon * Bottle & Tin Collection * Small Gas Engine * 3HP Gas Water Pump * FurNITurE & HouSEHoLD * 8pc Solid Wood Dinning Set, FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Warren Babcock 204-476-6574 or Lloyd Babcock 204-476-6427 Table & 6 Chairs, China Cabinet * GE Front Load Washer & Dryer Set, Less then 1YR Old * 7PC Dinette Set * 6PC Master Bedroom Suite * Table & Chair Set * 10 pc Wicker Patio Set, Check out full listings & pictures at www.fraserauction.com Table & 6 Chairs, Couch, Foot Stool * Viking Fridge & Range * (2) Oak End Tables * Wing Chair * Table Lamps * Antique Tea Wagon * Freezer * pLuS MucH MorE!! 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UNRESERvED fARM Munkler farms AUCTIoN St. Gregor, SK • Wednesday, april 25, 2012 • 10 am Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 EstatE of Isaac D. frIEsEn Saturday May 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM Location: From Osterwick, MB 1 Miles West on Hwy 201, then 1 1/2 Miles North on Gravel Road (watch for signs) TRAcTORS, TRuck & EquipMENT * 1970 Ford 5000 Diesel Tractor w/ Loader & 3PTH * Model “A” McCormick Farmall, Restored * 2011 Cub Cadet LTX 1146 Lawn Tractor, 46” Deck * John Deere 620 Tractor* 1995 Dodge Ram 1500, 4X4, 173,700KM, 8ft Box * LGT MArCEL CoMTE rETIrEMENT FArM AuCTIoN, 2007 new holland cr9070 2010 new holland h8040 36 ft 145 Hydro-Static Lawn Tractor, Snowblower, Roto-tiller, Sickle Mower * Ford RMT 830 NoTrE DAME MANITobA Riding Lawn Mower * 80” Farm King 3PTH Snow Blower w/ Hyd Chute * 3PTH Brush Mower AUCTIoN from hUMBoldt, SK, go 32 km (20 miles) east on hwy 5, then 0.2 km north. west side of road or from FrIDAy AprIL 27, 11 AM LoCATIoN: watSon, SK, go 16 km (10 miles) west on hwy 5, then 0.2 km (0.12 mile) north. west side of road. * SHOp TOOLS * 10” Beaver Table Saw * Canadian Portable Charger Booster * Coleman Directions: From Notre Dame 2 miles south on Portable Air Compressor * Router & Table * 240V Heater * Water Pro Top Tool Box 6 Drawer 244 and 2 ¾ miles east on 245 OR 25 miles west of A PARTIAL 2002 John Deere 9320 4WD • 1995 John Deere 8570 4WD • 2004 Kubota MX5000E 2WD • 2007 * 6 Drawer Top Tool Box * Snap-on Angle Wrenches * 1/2” Impact Sockets (Deep & Shallow) EQUIPMENT New Holland CR9070 Combine • 2010 New Holland H8040 36 Ft Swather • 1995 International 9200 Carman MB on Hwy 245, at mile 45 w T/A Grain Truck • 1980 GMC S/A Grain Truck • 2010 Morris Contour 47 Ft Air Drill • Flexi-Coil 1720 * 250 ft. lb. 1/2” Torque Wrench * Jumbo Wrench Set 7/8 - 2” * 24” Adjustable Wrench * LIST Note all tractors have been greenlighted INCLUDES: 2 Comp’t Tow-Behind Air Tank • Flexi-Coil 800 38 Ft Air Seeder • John Deere 1610 36 Ft Cultivator • Bearing Puller Set * Wheel Puller Set * Pipe Wrenches * (2) Jack Stands * Grease Gun * and serviced at Greenland John Deere Flexi-Coil 50 Ft Harrows • Riteway 56 Ft Heavy Harrows • Schulte 2500 Rock Picker • 1998 Brandt Logging Chains * Stihl 034 Chain Saw * Shop Press Frame * Heavy Duty Engine Stand * QF1000 100 Ft Field. Sprayer • Wheatland Meridian 1612E PVWS7 Epoxy Lined Hopper Bin • Carman, Feb 2012. 8- Westeel-Rosco 1900± Bushel 14 Ft x 5 Ring Hopper Bin • 3- Twister 2050± Bushel 14 Ft x 5 Ring LKS Electric Metal Hack Saw * (2) Jack-All * 180Amp Forney Welder * HD Welding Table w/ Grain Bin • 2- Chief Westland 1900± Bushel 14 Ft x 5 Ring Grain Bin • 3- Twister 1925± Bushel 14 Ft x Vise * 6” Bench Grinder w/ Stand * 5” Vise * 5” Makita Angle Grinder (not working) * 4 1/2” * 1992 John Deere 8560 4x4, quad shift, triple hyd, 18.4 x 38 axle duals serial #02471 * 1997 7 Ring Grain Bin • (4) Koenders Poly Hopper Bins • Unverferth 675 Grain Cart...and much more! Angle Grinder * Skil Jig Saw * Qty of Hand Tools * Air Impact Tools * Assortment of Mac, John Deere 7210 mfwd, 3pth, dual hyd, left for up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Snap-on & SK Wrenches & Sockets * (3) Logging Chains * 300 Gallon Fuel Tank * Proto 3/4” hand reverser, complete with 740 loader 8 ft bucket, joy stick, 2575 hours. Serial #001374. foR MoRE Bob Munkler: 306.287.4142 Dr Socket Set * Self Contained Hyd. Power Pack * Long Frame Floor Jack * Shop Built Engine Pat Munkler: 306.682.3185 Note this one owner tractor was only used on INfoRMATIoN: Hoist * Pulley Driven Stick Welder * Portable Cement Mixer * YARd EquipMENT * (2) Wheel ritchie Bros. territory Manager – grain farm * 1982 John Deere 4440, 3pth. triple Barrows * 12V Boom Sprayer on Wheels * (2) Post Augers * Broadcast Spreader * 5HP Ariens dan Steen: 306.361.6154 hyd, 20.8 x 38 axle duals, quad shift, 6707 hrs, or 800.491.4494 Garden Tiller * 5HP Garden Tiller * 31 Ton Power Fist Log Splitter w/ 9HP Honda * Spades serial #65943 * Massey Ferguson 245 diesel & Shovels, Forks * Sledge Hammers * 3” Vise & Anvil * Even Sprayer Back * 14’ & 26’ tractor, 540 pto 3 pth, only 1452 hours Trucks: Aluminum Ext. Ladders * MiSc * Tiger Torch * 3/8” Steel Cable * Load Binders * Qty of Scrap * 1993 Mack CH 613 N 900, 9 speed, 20 ft box & Welding Steel * Used Tires & Rims * Angle Drive * 1”X8”X6’ Solid steel * Fence Stretcher hoist roll tarp, 385/65-22,5 front . 11.24,5 rear UNRESERvED fARM * Model A McCormick Parts * 5000 Ford Parts * (2) Tractor Mufflers * Tool Belt * 90 Gallon air ride, serial #1M2AA14Y5PW02017, saftied Sunshine farms Ltd. truck * 1967 Ford F-700 truck, pusher axle, 14’ AUCTIoN Service Tank & Pump * Chimney Brush * Wood Splitting Ax * ANTiquES & cOLLEcTABLES steel box and hoist, roll tarp * 1975 Chev C-60 Tramping Lake, SK • april 25, 2012 • 10 am * Warwood Railway Spike remover * Hand Scythe * Platform Scale * (2) Jerry Cans * (2) 3 ton truck, 12 ft steel box and hoist, toll tarp Horse Collars * Metal Mail Box * Black Smith Forge * Well Wheel Pulley * Old Milk Stainer * * Blanchard tail gate drill fill system, on above Pump Organ * Piano Stool w/ Glass Ball Feet * (4) Chairs * Razor, Watches, Belt Buckles * truck may sell separate * 1977 Chev 4x4 pickup Replica Anvil * diE cAST TRAcTOR cOLLEcTiON * 6388 IHC 4WD * McCormick Deering on 350 v8 4 speed manual, farm runner * 1998 Dodge pickup extend a cab v8 automatic 4x4, Steel * F20 McCormick * 8-16 International on Steel * Model A John Deere * R John Deere running but needs body work in front * Alumin * WD45 A. C. * WD9 McCormick * M McCormick * 350 IHC * M John Deere * Case on Steel tool box in above truck sells separate * Almost * Fordson on Steel * A JD w/ Rider * D John Deere * 8N Ford* 500 Ford * W9 McCormick new Suzuki King Quad 700 4x4 ATV Tillage * Wix Filter Ford Pickup 1951 * 1933 Chevy True Value Ltd Edition Pickup * HOuSEHOLd * and Seeding: * IHC Model 620 press drills disc Kids Bike * Horse Shoes * Picnic Table * Maytag Dryer * Bug Zapper * Fishing Rods & Nets openers 3 x 8’ with carrier * 24 ft Coil Packers with hyd. folding bar * Ccil 12 ft tandem disc * 2001 john deere 9650 2001 western star 4962ex & 2007 timpte 45 ft * Router Bit Set * Locking Pliers * Soldering Tools * 5’X9’ Banquet Table * 3PC Living Room Morris CP -31 deep tiller * Ccil 16 ft deep tiller * Set * Recliner * Coffee Table & End Table * China Cabinet * Single Bed * Sm. Table * (2) 60 ft tine harrows hyd * 21 ft Westfield harrow AUCTIoN from UnitY, sK, go 34.3 km (21.3 miles) south on hwy 21, then 9.6 km (6 miles) east to rd 374, then 1.6 km (1 mile) north or from trampinG LaKe, sK, go 3.2 km (2 miles) west on rd 374, then 1.6 km Fridge, Stove * 15 cu. ft. Chest Freezer * Meat Saw * Propane Camp Stove * Garden Duster cart * Degalman rock picker ground drive reel LoCATIoN: (1 mile) north. Yard on west side. * Rite way rock rake 12 ft * 3 pth rock hook * * Shuffle Board * Queen Bed * 4 Dr Filing Cabinet * Stewart Elec. Guitar w/ Case * Hunting A PARTIAL 1997 New Holland 9682 4WD • 1974 Case 2670 4WD • 1979 John Deere 4040 2WD • 2001 Knives * pLuS MucH MORE!! Co-op 60 ft field sprayer Augers Etc.: * Walinga 5614 like new grain vac real nice * DMC 54 EQUIPMENT John Deere 9650 Combine • 2004 Honey Bee SP36 36 Ft Draper Header • Dyna Fab Industries sale conducted by: 14 Ft Swather Transport • 1997 Hesston 8110 30 Ft Swather • 1990 Westward 3000 36 Ft Pull rotary grain cleaner on transport * Farm King 8 x LIST PEnnEr aUctIon saLEs LtD. INCLUDES: Type Swather • International 9400 Coe T/A Truck Tractor • Mack Superliner T/A Truck Tractor • 51 with Wheatheart self propelled kit, powered 2001 Western Star 4964EX T/A Truck Tractor • Chev 60 S/A Grain Truck • International F-1800 218 Brandt st, steinbach, MB by twin briggs * Mooridge 300 pto batch T/A Grain Truck • Custombuilt 250 Bushel Tender Wagon • Lode King 32 Ft T/A Grain Trailer • toll free 1-866-512-8992 grain dryer * 6’’ x 27 auger * 3 auger hoppers * 2007 Timpte 45 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailer • Custombuilt 35 Ft Sprayer Trailer • Case IH 5700 - CHPL www.pennerauctions.com Superior 394 sickle mower 7 ft 3 pth like new * 44 Ft Air Drill • Ezee-On 7550 37 Ft Air Drill • Custombuilt 46 Ft Harrows • Flexi- Coil 50 Ft Log Splitter on trailer uses tractor hydraulics * Harrow Packer Draw Bar • Willmar 765 XT 73 Ft High Clearance Sprayer..and much more! Farm King 6 ft 3pth finish mower * 3pth King for up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: Kutter 5 ft rotary mower * Double wide snow rbauction.com mobile trailer * Honda 2400 watt generator foR MoRE Leo Volk: 306.755.4300 (h), Shop and Misc Items: * LKS 250 amp welder INfoRMATIoN: 306. 228.0106 (c) [email protected] * Comet double end grinder * Bench model ½’’ ritchie Bros. territory manager – drill press * Vise and anvil approx 100 lb * Chop jon schultz: 306.291.6697 saw * Two poulan chain saws * Labtronics 919 or 800.491.4494 EstatE of PEtE Baduik grain moisture meter * LKS Kwick kut * Two Saturday April 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM battery chargers * 6’’ Jointer plainer * Hydraulic press * Snap on puller kit board mounted * A Location: 419 Main Street Vita, MB (watch for signs) UNRESERvED few hydraulic cylinders * Air compressor * Carry fARM Gordon & Pat Goldfinch ProPerty: air tank * Electric grease gun * Cutting torch * AUCTIoN SW22-2-7E - 151 Acres of prime property to be sold to be 500 gal diesel tank w/ steel stand * 12 volt ice or Raymore, SK • thursday, april 26, 2012 • 10 am LegAL DeScriPtion: post hole auger * Garden tiller * Boat like new sold at 1:00PM. 2 Bedroom Bungalow w/ Electric Heat, 2 Car Garage, Small Sheds, used once and stored in side 14 ft aluminum Cattle Shelters, 2 Good Wells, Zoned as Restricted Rural. craft with 9 hp Suzki out board and Ezee loader oPen HoUSe: APriL 14, 2012 10AM to 3PM trailer, with tarp, oars, etc. Lawn and Garden: * John Deere 185 hydro garden tractor with trActorS & crAwLer * Caterpillar D4 Crawler w/ Loader, Dozer Blade & Grapple * 1070 mower, * John Deere 40’’ lawn sweep * John Case Diesel Tractor w/ Cab, Standard, 4473 HRS * 1030 Case Diesel Tractor w/ Duals * 1365 Deere 318 yard trailer with dump Antiques: * Cockshutt Diesel Tractor w/ Cockshutt Loader, 3PTH, Live PTO, Good Rubber * 1750 Cockshutt Forever 42’’ grain cleaner old flat belt model * Diesel Tractor, Over/Under Hyd. Shift, Live PTO, 18.4X34 Tires * (2) #30 Cockshutt Tractors w/ Single row potato planter pretty nice condition Farm Hand Loaders * (2) #30 Cockshutt Tractors * (2) #30 Cockshutt Tractors (not running) * See our website D15 Allis Chalmers Tractor, Gas, Good Paint * (2) D14 Allis Chalmers, Gas * trUckS * 1976 Ford www.billklassen.com 1991 ford versatile 946 1993 massey ferguson 8570 for photo’s & 2012 Spring Auction Catalog 600, 3 Ton, w/ 10ft Steel Gravel Box * 1988 Chevy Cheyenne 8ft Box, 253,000KM * HAying AUCTIoN from raymore, sK go 9.7 km (6 miles) south on Hwy #6 to mission lake road, 3.2 km in your Farm Mailbox (2 miles) West, 0.4 km (0.25) south or from southey, sK go 41.8 km (26 miles) north to eqUiPMent * (4) 846 New Holland Round Balers * Vicon 9 Wheel Side Delivery Rake * Massy bill Klassen Auctioneers LoCATIoN: mission lake road, 3.2 km (2 miles) West, 0.4 km (0.25) south. 6 Wheel Side Delivery Rake * Vicon 6 Wheel Side Delivery Rake * 9ft John Deere #38 Sickle 204-325-4433 cell 6230 [email protected] A PARTIAL Ford Versatile 946 4WD • John Deere 4250 2WD • Massey Ferguson 8570 • White 8920 Mower * 7ft #8 Sickle Mower w/ Cylinder * (2) 7’ Sickle Mower * #15 Versatile Swather P.T., Self EQUIPMENT • 2- White 924 24 Ft Headers • International 4000 25 Ft Swather • Ford CL9000 COE Contained Hydraulics * #38 John Deere Sickle Mower * 7’ JD Trailing Mower * eqUiPMent * 15’ LIST Sleeper Truck Tractor • Peterbilt 379 Sleeper Truck Tractor • Barrett 40 Ft T/A Grain Trailer IHC Vibra Shank Cultivator * 5 Bottom IHC Plow * 275 Bushel JD Manure Spreader * 12’ IHC 100 AUCTION SALES INCLUDES: • Doepker 36 Ft T/A Grain Trailer • Bourgault 40 Ft Air Seeder • Case K23 23 Ft Tandem Saskatchewan Auctions Disc • Flexi-Coil 60 Ft Harrow Packer • Tor-Master 50 Ft Harrow Packer • Spra-Coupe 220 Press Drill * tooLS & yArD eqUiPMent * 180 LKS Welder * Sledge Hammer & Tools * Jack-all 60 Ft Sprayer • 2- Degelman R570 Rock Picker • Allied 7 In. x 35 Ft Grain Auger • Heenan * Aluminum Ext. Ladder * Rx75 JD Riding Mower * Portable Air Compressor * Drills * Wrenches, KEVIN WEBER AUCTION Sat., Apr. 28th, 2012 10 In. X 50 Ft Hydraulic Swing Grain Auger • Moridge 400 Bushel LPG Batch Grain Dryer • Sockets * Magnetic Trailer Lights * Weed Eater Trimmer * Bench Grinder * MiSc * (7) Round Bale 10:00am 12-mi North #6 of Southey, West Side to Sakundiak HD7-45 7 In. x 45 Ft Grain Auger • 1000 Gallon Propane Tank...and much more! Feeders * Fuel Slip Tank * Qty of Corral Panels * Gas Powered HD Log Splitter * PTO Log Splitter the yard or 25-mi on #6 South of Raymore. Southey, SK. Contact: (306)726-8044. Online Bid- for up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: * Firewood Elevator w/ Gas Engine * Air Tight Wood Stove * 300 Gallon Fuel Tank & Stand * Qty ding at 1:00pm. MACHINERY: 1975 Case 2670 rbauction.com of V-Belts * Logging Chains * Lg Qty of Nuts & Bolts * Qty Rolled Barbed Wire * MacCleods Grain tractor cab, air, duals, 7,600-hrs; Case 1175 foR MoRE gordon goldfinch: 306.746.4541 Crusher * Grain Cleaning Mill * Scrap Iron / Machinery * PLUS MUcH More!! (White) cab, air, FEL, like new rear tires, 8,600-hrs; INfoRMATIoN: Cockshutt 1600 DSL; White 2-135 Tractors Cab, ritchie Bros. territory manager – sale Conducted by: air, recent engine overhaul, 18.4x38 factory duals, dan steen: 306.361.6154 5,600-hrs; COMBINE: 1981 MF 860 DSL, grey cab, Toll Free: 1.800.491.4494 PENNER auCtioN saLEs Ltd. chopper, Melroe 388 PU, 6 stnd, 2,600-hrs 218 Brandt st, steinbach, MB (306)726-2006; MF 750 Grey cab, hydro, chopper, toll free 1-866-512-8992 Melroe PU, 20-ft. straightcut header; JD 6601 PTO Combine; SPRAYERS: Melroe 220 53-ft. Spray www.pennerauctions.com coupe, low hrs, foam markers (306)726-2006; Mel- roe 115 Spray coupe peacock markers, 1,400-hrs; Inland 60-ft. sprayer, foam markers; SEEDING: JD 1610 35-ft. Cultivator, K hart packer wheels, B line applicator w/1610 Flexicoil tank (306)726-2006; JD 32-ft. 655 Air Seeder, 4 bar Degelman harrows, liq- uid kit, Bourgault carbide liquid side boots, auger (306)726-2007; Wilrich 4153 27-ft. Air Seeder har- rows, b line attachments; SWATHERS: IHC #4000 24-ft. SP Swather, Gas, PU reel, good (306)726-2006; MF 25-ft. PTO Swather; HAYING: JD 530 Round Baler, good belts; MF 124 Square Baler, stooker; NH 104 Bale wagon; Anderson Bale wagon; Bale elevator; NH 9-ft. Haybine for parts; AUGERS: Brandt 7x40 Auger ES; Brandt 6x35 Au- Is your ag equipment search more Stretch your ger & motor; TRUCKS: 1976 Dodge 3-Ton Steel box & hoist w/8 bale steel deck; 1967 Ford Cabover like a needle in a haystack search? Box, hoist, 5-SPD; TILLAGE: JD 1600 31-ft. Deep ADVERTISING DOLLAR! Tillage, Mounted Degelman harrows; Morris 50-ft. Tine bar; CATTLE EQUIPMENT: 2005 Southland 24-ft. Goose Neck cattle trailer; 16-ft. Cattle trailer; Trailer post pounder; Cattle pullers; Cattle chute; Vet supplies; White mix mill for parts, Plus more! OVER Plus misc equip & misc shop. NOTE: KEVIN SOLD 1-800-782-0794 THE FARM & IS SELLING ALL HIS MACHINERY & SHOP SUPPLIES. “OPEN TO CONSIGN- 43,000 MENTS” ONLINE BIDDING AT 1:00PM Visit PIECES OF AG Find it fast at www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing & EQUIPMENT! pics. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theo- dore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 27

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RANDY & GARRY TILLMAN AUCTION Wed., Apr. 25th, 2012. 11:00AM 3 South, 1/2 East, 2 South, 1/4 East of Springside or 4 North, 2 West of Fone Hill Springside, SK. Contact: Randy (306)621-8057 or Garry (306)782-6946. Lunch sold by Springside 4H. Online biding at 1:00pm MACHINERY TRAC- TORS: JD 8450 FWD Cab, air, 3 hyd, quad, 18.4x38 factory duals, 6,620-hrs, Real Nice; 1983 JD 4250 2WD Quad, dual hyd, PTO, 18.4x38 facto- ry duals, 8,000-hrs, Real nice; SEEDING: Bourgault 8800 32-ft. Cultivator Airseeder Floating hitch, 3/4- in. Bourgault knives, on row packers, harrows, plus air package, excellent w/Bourgault 2155 air tank; COMBINE: 1997 TX-66 SP Combine Cab, air, STRONGEST POSTS INDUSTRY-WIDE MACK AUCTION COMPANY PRESENTS a farm chopper, 1,700 separating hrs, hydro, super 8 victo- equipment auction for Glenn & Donna Milbrandt ry 8 belt PU, really nice, sold separately; NH 971 (306)782-7182 Sat., Apr 28, 2012 10am. Directions 30-ft. Straight Cut Header, PU reel, on like new from Yorkton, Sask. 11-mi NW on Hwy. 16, 1-mi N transport. TILLAGE: Bourgault Commander 34-38 Toll Free:1-877-239-0730 7.5-mi E. Watch for signs! JD 4560 2WD tractor 34-ft. Cultivator w/mounted harrows; JD 31-ft. 1610 w/4840-hrs; JD 7720 SP combine w/2336-hrs; 24-ft Deep Tillage Anhydrous kit, Degelman harrows; www.mcdiarmid.com/farm JD 665 air seeder w/Degelman harrows; 2 AC SWATHER: Westward 7000 25-ft. double swath, 2600D 26-ft double discs; 60-ft Flexicoil 50 PT field DSL, PU reel, cab, air, 2,400-hrs, Nice; JD 590 NEW, NEVER CONSTRUCTED, Future Steel stor- sprayer; Degelman 550H ground drive rock picker; PTO 25-ft. swather, good; TRUCKS: 1981 Ford AUTO & TRANSPORT age building bundle, 30-ft x 46-ft x14-ft. Includes 16-ft NH 116 haybine w/rubber rollers; NH 853 #700 3-Ton 18-ft. steel box, hoist, tarp, 5x2 trans, Vehicles Wanted framed opening for 10-ft x10-ft overhead door, 4-ft x round baler; NH 354 mix mill; 30-ft Premier swather 429-4V motor, 121,000-kms; 1973 GMC 6000 3- 7-ft service door, 2 24-in x 36-in window frames. w/PU reel; 21-ft Case IH PT swather; 15-ft Vers 400 Ton, V8, 5x2, 16-ft. steel box, hoist, tarp, wood WANTED: FORD LOUISVILLE TRUCK, gas, 429 Comes w/industrial base connector plates & certi- SP swather; 21-ft JD 580 PT swather; 18-ft Renn floor; AUGERS: Farm King 8x51 PTO Auger; Pool tandem, low kms, must have air brakes, clean fied drawings. Reduced asking price $16,000. 2000 SP swather; MF 510 SP combine; Koenders 7x40 16-HP Briggs ES Engine; HARROWS: Morris truck. Phone: David (204)222-8785 or Phone:(204)745-3315, Carmen, MB. poly drum swath roller; Wheatheart hyd post hole 60-ft. Tine Bar w/sprayer tank attachment; STONE (204)226-8780. auger; Friggstad bale trailer; shopbuilt hyd drive PICKER: Degelman Stone Picker w/throw out wire roller; BT Johnson 3,000-lbs. livestock platform clutch, real good; HAYING & CATTLE EQUIP- BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MENT: NH 66 Round Baler Ser 892820, Bale com- scale; corral panels & bale feeders; 1981 Ford AUTO & TRANSPORT F-600 3 ton grain truck w/73,300-kms; 1981 Chev mand, kicker; NH 116 Mower Conditioner Ser BUILDING & RENOVATIONS 580216, cutting bar, auger, roller, good & straight; 4 Trucks NEED TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR Agricultural Op- Silverado PU; 1954 2 ton grain truck for parts; 24-ft Roofing eration? Work P/T with F/T income potential. No JD 665 cultivator w/Degelman harrows; Riteway 60- Wheel Hay Rake; WW 16-ft. bumper hitch stock 1975 GMC 6500 FARM truck, 366 engine, 5x2 decent “jobs” in your Rural small town? Make your ft tine harrow packer drawbar; 25-ft Morris Magnum trailer; Maternity pen; Calf table, Self locking head trans, box, hoist, tarp, drill fill, plumped, always own! Earn 30% commission selling Silpada -Ster- CP 725 cultivator; 15-ft Morris TD-80 tandem disc; gate; Bale feeders Post, wire, slabs; Koenders calf shedded, only 41,000 plus miles, one owner. Phone WINTER ling Silver jewelry. Become an Independent Repre- Melroe 911 5 bottom plow; Morris 50-ft tine har- heater; Bardizoes; Calf puller; Vet supplies; BINS: (204)265-3302 Beausejour. sentative and earn some extra cash/serious money! rows; 27-ft White 249 cultivator; Morris B-36 rod 2, 1650 Friesen Hopper Bins Poxy coated, no BLOWOUT!! skids; 1, 4,000-bus Weststeel on cement; 6, 1950 (306)468-3189 or [email protected], www.mysil- weeder; 30-ft Cockshutt Vibrashank cultivator; 1979 FORD F700 3-TON graintruck w/Cancade pada.ca/lindsay.taylor Brandt 8-35 PTO auger; Sakundiak 7-37 auger Weststeel on cement; 1, 1350 Weststeel on ce- box hoist & rolltarp. 42,000 original miles, $6000 as is. 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard w/Briggs engine; Sakundiak 7-45 PTO auger; Vi- ment; EXCAVATING: 5-6 yd scraper. Plus Misc $7500 w/new safey. Neepawa, Phone: (204)476-2445. 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & king fanning mill; 100-bu. grain wagons; Labtronics equip & shop. Note: Randy & Garry are both retired siding. 16 colours to choose from. BUSINESS SERVICES 1984 TOYOTA DIESEL $1450. Phone: (204)425-3016. elevator type moisture tester; Wheatheart hyd bin from farming & are selling this excellent low houred 2 sweep; Polaris double sled snowmobile trailer; line of equip. Major equip is all shedded & very 2004 T800 AS NEW, 60,000-km c/w Doepker Su- B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft. well maintained. Not many small items. online bid- BUSINESS SERVICES Coleman 5000W generator; Monarch water pump per Bees; 1993 GMC Top Kick tandem, new box & 2 plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompa- ding at 1:00pm Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for hoist; 100kW Gen Set c/w JD DSL motor, as new Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft. Crop Consulting updated listing & pics. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz ny.com for sale bill, video & photos. Join us on 1,000-hrs. (204)665-2360. Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 Facebook. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License 2005 FORD F350 XL Superduty, 6L Diesel, Auto- Auction Co. PL 311962 #915851. FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS matic, A/C, dually, 11-ft steel flatdeck, 88,000-kms, BEAT THE PRICE We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; AUTO & TRANSPORT excellent condition, new MB safety, $11,900. INCREASES CALL NOW Phone:(204)999-6581. Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator FOUILLARD STEEL issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, AUTO & TRANSPORT FOR SALE: 1964 CHEV 3-Ton truck, very good 13- Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our Auto & Truck Parts ft. wood box & hoist, 9.00x20 tires VG, nice older SUPPLIES LTD. truck, not safetied, $2,650 OBO. Phone assistance the majority of our clients have received ST. LAZARE, MB. compensation previously denied. Back-Track REMANUFACTURED DSL ENGINES: GM 6.5L (204)874-2180. 1-800-510-3303 $4,750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L $4950 installed; GM Investigations investigates, documents your loss and Duramax; new 6.5L engines $6500; 12/24V 5.9L AUTO & TRANSPORT assists in settling your claim. Semi Trucks & Trailers Cummins; other new/used & reman. engines BUILDINGS Licensed Agrologist on Staff. available. Thickett Engine Rebuilding, For more information FOR SALE: 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL120, Detroit 204-532-2187, Binscarth. 8:00am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri. Please call 1-866-882-4779 motor, 13-SPD trans, good rubber, will safety. Or cattle 10X22 OFFICE BUILDING on skids, fully insulated USED MIDLAND GRAIN TRUCK box. 18-ft x 8.5-ft, in trade. Bob Robinson (204)246-2135, Darlingford. wired & 2 electric heaters, laminate flooring, 2x6 steel floor, reinforced base, one side dented. roof & floor, 2x4 walls, two 36x36-in sliders, out- $1,500 OBO. Phone:(204)326-7879. swing door. (306)524-4636, (306)528-7588 CONTRACTING AUTO & TRANSPORT AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and infor- CONTRACTING Autos mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: Custom Work 2006 HONDA ACCORD EXL 4-DR, silver w/black www.postframebuilding.com leather, sunroof, navigation, 6-CD, heated front CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & GILBRAITH FARM SERVICES is now taking book- Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the seats, very clean, new brakes, good rubber, 40 finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any ings for manure spreading. 4 Vertical Beater Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure MPG hwy, safetied, $12,900 OBO. No GST. floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. spreaders & high hoe loading. Also call us with your thing. 1-800-782-0794. (204)488-8451. 204-752-2069. acre #’s for the custom silage season! Phone:(204)379-2843 or (204)745-0092. St Claude. 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1981 CASE W20B WHEEL loader, well main- tained, $23,500. www.waltersequipment.com (204)525-4521. ROSS TAYLOR AUCTION SERVICE CAT TH 103 TELEHANDLER cab/heater, aux hyd., FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION HIGHWAY TRACTOR AND 90% tires, 2-yd bucket & forks, works well. Asking $39,000 OBO Phone:(204)776-5557 KARL AND LAURA HEINRICH PETER AND SHIRLEY KREKE TRAILER AUCTION ELKHORN, MB CARIEVALE, SK LOOKING FOR 15 OR 16-ft gravel box w/hoist & HUTTON LIVESTOCK wet kit to fit Eaton trans. Phone:(204)524-2476 ask Monday April 23rd at 10 am DST Tuesday April 24th at 10 am CST (HAROLD HENDERSON) for David. SALE INCLUDES: SALE INCLUDES: REDVERS, SK WRECKING 1968 D7E CRAWLER serial • Versatile 800 4 wheel drive • MF 1100 with 3 pth • • 1992 Case IH 7110 MFD, power shift w/ 6565 hours • 1986 Tuesday April 24th #48A10609 tilt, scraper winch; 1982 Ford L9000 Versatile 4400 SP 22’ swather w/ PU reel • 1973 Gleaner Case 2096 w/ 7240 hours • 1979 John Deere 3140 w/ 3 pth In conjunction with Peter Kreke, Carievale,SK Auction tandem tractor, safetied, wet kit, heavy duty hitch, L2 SP combine • Bourgault 26-30 air seeder with 138 tank and 707 loader • 1986 Case IH 1660 SP combine w/ 1015 PU SALE INCLUDES: Michelin tires, $8,000. (204)326-3109. w/ diesel motor • Co-op 14’ tandem disc • Like new Buhler header , only 2087 hours • Case 1010 – 25’ straight header w/ • 2007 Mack Vision 460 w/ 506,000 km’s (Saftied) 6072 Series 11 soft core round baler • NH 499 12’ hydro batt reel • 1983 Chev 60 w/ 14’ Cancade box & hoist, roll tarp • 2002 Kenworth w/ 980,000 km’s (Saftied) • FARM MACHINERY swing • Morris # 800 hay hiker • NH 358 mixmill w/ power (nice) • Wilrich 27 ½’ cultivator w/ Bourgault 2115 air tank and 2001 Mack Vision w/ 1.2 million km’s (Saftied) bale feeder coil packers • Morris magnum CP 725 – 27’ DT w/ CP 731 center • 2003 Advance 48’ tri axle hopper trailer FARM MACHINERY PLUS GRAIN TRUCKS, FULL LINE OF FARM frame & harrows • Outback S- GPS • Labtronics moisture tester • w/ roll tarp (Saftied) • 2002 Advance 45’ tri-axle Fertilizer Equipment EQUIPMENT AND SHOP RELATED 2003 Kenworth T800 – 18 spd. 72” high rise sleeper & 3” Bowie hopper trailer w/ roll tarp (Saftied) • 2008 Merritt pump • 1991 IHC tank truck w/ 85bbl tank & 3” PTO pump • 1985 tri-axle cattle liner (Saftied) • 2002 Merritt tri-axle FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4T, $2000; 5T, $3000; Westtank trailer 150bbl 6T, $3500; 6T stainless, $4500; 6T Mobility, $5000; cattle liner (Saftied) • 2001 Merritt tri-axle cattle 10T tender, $2500; 16T tender, $5900; 18-ft Drillfill, liner (Saftied) $2500. Phone:(204)857-8403. FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins

3400-BU WESTSTEEL ROSCO BIN type grain dryer w/Stirway, unloading auger, floodlights, For information call Carl 204-748-3933 For information call Peter 306-928-4717 For information call Harold 306-452-3366 7.2-hp Aerovent, very good condition, $3500 OBO. Phone:(204)548-2411.

BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000- FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION CONSTRUCTION AUCTION bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOIS- TURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details REINHOLD AND MARJORIE TETZLAFF HUGH, EIRWEN ANDDAYLAN THOMAS TREVOR, CHRIS AND WALTER PANYCH (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. ALAMEDA, SK LENORE, MB HADASHVILLE, MB Friday April 27th at 11 am CST Saturday April 28th at 12 noon DST Saturday May 5th at 1 pm CUSTOM BIN MOVING: Large Flat Bottom Bins & Hoppers. Also Buying & Selling used bins. Phone: SALE INCLUDES: SALE INCLUDES: SALE INCLUDES: (204)362-7103. Email: [email protected] • 1985 Versatile 835 Series 3 with only 4451 original hours • 2006 JD 7320 MFD w/ 3 pth, JD 741 loader, only 3400 hours • 2002 Western Star Model 4864 FX tandem highway • JD 70 wide front gas SN # 7026940 • 1927 McCormick • 2005 New Holland 1475 - 16 foot haybine • Highline Bale tractor with 22.5 rubber • 2002 Mack tandem highway NEW HOPPER BOTTOMS FOR grain bins, 16-ft. & 14-ft. in stock. Call for prices & options. Deering 15-30 on steel • 1986 Case IH 1660 SP combine Pro 7000 HD bale processor • NH 358 mixmill w/ power bale tractor with 22.5 rubber • 1996 Freightliner FL106 (204)966-3254 or (204)841-1388. w/ only 2271 hours • IHC 810 24’ straight header • 1980 feeder • NH 273 sq. baler • 2 – Rae’s Welding creep feeders w/ tandem highway tractor with 22.5 rubber • 2003 Trail Versatile 4400 20’ double swath with U2 pickup reel • 1981 wheels and panels • 4 – 30’ free standing pipe panels • Morris King TK40LP pintal hitch trailer with 235-75 x 17.5 FARM MACHINERY GMC 6000 w/ 15’ steel box & hoist, roll tarp with only 19164 725 – 25’ DT w/ harrows • Sunfl ower 22’ offset disc • 2 – Case tandem duals, 18’ deck • 1990 LoadLine 29’ end Grain Dryers km’s • 2 – 14’ Case IH hoe press drills w/ back on transport IH 6200 press drills w/ back on transport dump gravel trailer with 24.5 good rubber • 24’ gravel • Case IH 41’ 5600 deeptillage w/ air package & harrows • PLUS A FULL LINE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, conveyor • 1997 Kamatsu PC 128 UU with offset boom FOR SALE: NEW SQ12D & SQ16A superb grain Flexi-coil 1100 air cart • Bush Hog # 1450 28’ tandem disc • LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, HOPPER & FLAT • John Deere 17Z TS with offset boom • 1983 Case W11 dryers, last years pricing; 1 used farm fan, AF270. Call Valley Agro (204)746-6783. Walinga 510 grain vac • Crown 6 yard earth scraper BOTTOM BINS AND MUCH MORE wheel loader • 1992 White 2-145 MFD with 3 pth • John PLUS A FULL LINE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, PLUS 2 Deere B # 306 R wide front with saw mandrel NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens HOPPER BINS, 7 FLAT BOTTOM BINS AND MORE 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators

For information call Reinhold 306-489-2189 For information call the Thomas’s 204-838-2237 For information call Floyd [email protected] 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304. FARM MACHINERY Ross Taylor Auction Service 204-877-3834 Grain Handling

FOR SALE 2011 BRUN 2-compartment 400 bushel For full listing and photos www.rosstaylorauction.com gravity box w/11-tonne wagon. Ed Cavers (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, Pilot Mound. 28 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012

FARM MACHINERY Combines FARM MACHINERY Grain Handling Parts & Accessories FARM MACHINERY WALINGA GRAIN VACS Combine – Case/IH Renew early and Tired of shovelling out your bins, FYFE PARTS WANTED: COMBINE IHC 914 PT, in working or- unhealthy dust and awkward augers? der. Phone (204)371-5976. 1-800-667-9871 • Regina Walinga manufactures a complete line 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon FARM MACHINERY 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg of grain vacs to suit your every need. Combine – Ford/New Holland 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton With no filters to plug and less damage done to your product than an Combine Ford NH 1988 NH TR 96, 971 header. 2276 “For All Your Farm Parts” auger, you’re sure to find the right engine hrs, 1875 sep. hrs. Good shape. Also have www.fyfeparts.com system to suit you. Call now for a free 973 25-ft flex header. (204)745-6231 demonstration or trade in your old vac The Real Used FaRm PaRTs towards a new FOR SALE: 1992 TX36 NH combine, approx save! 2,800-hrs, only 600-acs on new rub bars & con- sUPeRsToRe Walinga agri-Vac! caves, also has newer Super 8 Victory PU, asking Over 2700 Units for Salvage $20,000 OBO. (204)768-3791. Fergus, On: (519) 787-8227 • TRACTORS • COMBINES carman, MB: (204) 745-2951 FARM MACHINERY • SWATHERS • DISCERS Davidson, SK: (306) 567-3031 Combine – John Deere Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN (306) 946-2222 1991 JD 9600 COMBINE, 914 PU, sunny brook cyl, monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. FARM MACHINERY fore & aft, grain star moisture & bushels, 3,000-hrs, Haying & Harvesting – Baling A1 condition, $45,000 OBO. (204)758-3897, St WATROUS SALVAGE Jean. WaTRoUs, sK. CASE-IH 8575 LARGE SQUARE Baler, GC; Inland 4000 square bale picker, GC; 2004 1475 NH hay- Fax: 306-946-2444 bine, VGC. Phone:(204)467-5984 leave msg, Combine ACCessories Stonewall. NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS FARM MACHINERY KINGSMAN 12 BALE - bale mover, $7000; 3PT NEW COMBINE PARTS 8-wheel V rake, $1000; 27-ft Morris Magnum deep Combine – Accessories tiller, $1500. Phone:(204)848-2107. Large Inventory of Renew your subscription to the Manitoba Co-operator FOR SALE NH 22-FT straight-cut header w/22-ft NH BALING WAGON MODEL 1033; Heston small sund PU, colter wheels, some spare parts, great for new and remanufactured parts for 2 years BEFORE we mail your renewal notice, and square baler model 4600, centre feed, hyd tension, peas. Ed Cavers, (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, plus silo guard attachment, like new condition. Pilot Mound. we'll extend your subscription by 2 additional months. Phone:(204)886-2960, Teulon. That's 26 months for the price of 24. OR - Renew for FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Swathers one year and receive 13 months for the price of 12! 2000 MACDON 9350 SWATHER, 1856-hrs, STEINBACH, MB. 2-speed, 108HP turbo, hydraulic tilt; 2002 972 header 25-ft, 6-row plastic teeth, 1000-hrs. Ph. 326-2443 Phone:(204)827-2011. Call, email or mail us today! Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 FARM MACHINERY Fax (204) 326-5878 Haying & Harvesting – Various HEADERS, TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Web site: farmparts.ca 10X40-FT HEAVY DUTY HAY wagon, hauls 20 Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 E-mail: [email protected] round or square bales, 10.00-20 tires, built from [email protected] www.arcfab.ca 1·800·782·0794 new steel, $4800, delivered. Phone:(204)325-6650. FARM MACHINERY Email: [email protected] 1986 530 JD ROUND baler, shedded, $5,500 OBO; FARM MACHINERY Salvage 271 White 21-ft. discer, $3,900. Phone Parts & Accessories (204)744-2413, Somerset. GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 TRACTORS FOR PARTS: IHC 1486, 1086, 886, or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 1999 MODEL 590 NH big square baler, 3x3x8-ft 1066, 966, 1256, 656, 844, 806, 706, 660, 650, bales, always shedded, good condition, $31,000; 560, 460, 624, 606, 504, 434, 340, 240-4, W9, FARM MACHINERY Model 790 NH forage harvester, complete w/PU & WD6, W6, W4, H, 340, B-414; 275 CASE 4890, 2-row corn header, also 12-ft high dump wagon, Potato & Row Crop Equipment MSER: 12345 2010/12 PUB 4690, 2394, 2390, 2290, 2090, 2470, 1370, 1270, Your expiry $5000. Phone:(204)967-2157. John Smith 1175, 1070, 970, 870, 1030, 930, 830, 730, 900, DAHLMIN 650 PULL TYPE 6-row potato cup plant- date is located 2008 MF 12-FT. DISC mower conditioner, VGC, 800, 700, 600, 400, DC4, SC; MF 2745, 1155, er, w/markers; Dahlmin 2020-2 row potato harvest- Company Name on your $13,900; 4, 25-ft. heavy panels, $325; 3, 25-ft. wind 1135, 1105, 1100, 2675, 1500, 1085, 1080, 65, Su- er w/belted C-flex aprons, star table, blower & breaks, $425; 2 Solar fencers, $125 each. per 90, 88, 202, 44, 30; JD 6400, 3140, 5020, 4020, chopper; Also for sale Better Built 975 seed cutter 123 Example St. publication's (204)325-8691, (204)325-2820. 4010, 3020, 3010, 710; Cockshutt 1900, 1855, w/treater; Portable 36-in grader w/sizing screens; 1850, 1800, 1655, 1650, 560, 80, 40, 30; White Mayo 48-in portable screener. All in VGC. Town, Province, POSTAL CODE mailing label. 5114 NEW IDEA HAYBINE 14-ft knife, new knife & 4-150, 2-105; Allis Chalmers 7045, 7040, 190XT, Phone:(204)757-2887, [email protected] guards, field ready $5850. Phone:(204)425-3016. 190, 170, WF; Deutz DX130, DX 85, 100-06, 90-06, 80-05; Volvo 800, 650; Universal 651, 640; Ford FOR SALE, 2 1985 Massey Ferguson 860, 7600, 6000, 5000, Super Major, Major; Belarus Spraying EquipmEnt V8-hydro, 1997 Case IH8820 swather, 25-ft w/U2 5170, 952, 825, 425; MM 602, U, M5; Versatile 700, PU reel, machines are field ready. 555, 145, 118; Steiger 210 Wildcat; Hesston 780. FARM MACHINERY Phone:(204)564-2699 or (204)564-2675, Inglis. Also have parts for combines, swathers, square & Sprayers FOR SALE 5114 NEW Idea Haybine, real good tires, round balers, tillage, press drills and other misc. ATTACH YOUR MAILING LABEL HERE low hours on pump planetaries, new roller lift cylinders, machinery. Buying machinery, working or not. 2001 NH SF550 SPRAYER equivalent to Rogator good working condition, $2500. Phone:(204)733-2457 MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 554, 2,300-hrs, 5.9 Cummins, 660-gal. SS tank, 90- or (204)648-5059, Ochre River. 1-877-858-2728 ft. booms, pressure washer, chem inductor, EZ steer, EZ boom, mapping. Triple nozzle bodies w/5 & REBUILT CONCAVES Rebuild combine table au- 10-gal tips, 2 sets of tires, 23.1x26 & 9.5R44, excellent gers, Rebuild hyd. cyls, Roller mills regrooved, Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. condition, $78,000. (204)763-8896, Minnedsoa, MB. MFWD housings rebuilt, Steel & aluminum welding, 1-866-729-9876 Machine Shop Service, Line boreing & welding. 5150 Richmond Ave. East FLEXICOIL MODEL 65 SPRAYER 130-ft., wind- Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB. screens, 5 & 10-gal nozzles, PTO pump, hyd pump (204)966-3221, Fax (204)966-3248. BRANDON, MB. avail, extra parts, $4,500. Phone (204)822-3189 or Canadian Subscribers U.S. Subscribers www.harvestsalvage.ca (204)362-2316. SELF-LOADING SILAGE WAGON 30-CU meters, ❑ 1 Year: $49.00* ❑ 1 Year: $150.00 2-in rotary chopper, good working order, $19,500. New, Used & Re-man. Parts FLEXI-COIL SPRAYER, 100-FT, PTO pump, winds 2010 MF 10 wheel V-rake, only done 500-ac, Tractors Combines Swathers screen, $5000 OBO. Arden area. ❑ 2 Years $86.50* *Taxes included (US Funds) $4,500. Phone:(204)373-2162. Phone:(204)368-2261. Payment Enclosed ❑ Cheque ❑ Money Order ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard TAKE FIVE Visa/MC #:

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FOR SALE: 1997 FLEXICOIL system 50 field 1980 JD 4400 TRACTOR, 6,000-hrs, 3-PTH, ask- BLACK ANGUS BULL FOR SALE 4 yr old, never sprayer 82-ft., hyd drive or PTO, 500 imp gal tank, ing $16,900. Phone Gerry (204)736-4296. seen hard work, $2,500. Phone (204)267-2527 or chemical mixer, wind curtains, foam markers, The Icynene Insulation cell (204)871-7013. $3,750 OBO. (204)874-2180. FARM MACHINERY ® System BLACK ANGUS & POLLED Hereford bulls for Tractors – Ford FOR SALE FLEX-I-COIL 100-FT sprayer w/wind • Sprayed foam insulation sale, yearling & 2 yr olds. Semen tested, perfor- curtains, w/new nozzle tips, VGC. Ed Cavers FOR SALE 1994 FORD NH, 8670 MFWD, mance records & delivery available. Call Don Guil- (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, Pilot Mound. 7540-hrs, 16-spd PS, PTO, 3-PTH, 7514 Loader w/ • Ideal for shops, barns or homes ford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. FARM MACHINERY 8-ft bucket. Phone:(204)873-2022, or (204)873-2344. • Healthier, Quieter, More BLACK HAWK ANGUS HAS for sale Reg Yearling Energy Efficient® Bulls, all bulls are easy calving, hand fed & quiet. Spray Various FARM MACHINERY Also selling experienced 2 yr old bulls. Phone Kevin 4X4 GMC 5500 W/HIGH traction tires, 90-ft hyd. Tractors – Versatile (204)529-2605, Mather. fold MARFLEX boom, 1000-gal Poly tank. High 1984 VERSATILE 895, 20.8 x 38 tires, w/Outback BLACK MEADOWS ANGUS OFFERS for sale clearance. Also 60-ft self-leveling boom-must be 52 & auto-steer. $23,000. 1985 Versatile 936, 24.5 large selection of yearling Angus Bulls & 2 Herd seen. Sanford 1-866-736-2609. x 32 tires, recent engine & trans. rebuild. $28,000. Sires. Blood line’s include HF TIGER, Remitall Ra- Phone:(204)386-2284, Plumas, MB. chis, Remitall Hold Mine & others. All bulls are fer- Tillage & Seeding www.penta.ca tility tested. EPD’s & weigh sheets available. Call 1988 936 VERSATILE 4WD tractor, 20.8x42 1-800-587-4711 Bill (204)567-3782. Michelin tires, almost new, approx 8100-hrs, excel- FARM MACHINERY lent condition, asking $45,000. BOTANY ANGUS & LEANING SPRUCE STOCK Tillage & Seeding – Air Drills Phone:(204)436-2317. IRON & STEEL FARMS have for sale yearling Black Angus bulls. These bulls are fed a grower ration. For perfor- 2001 SEED HAWK 48-12 w/357-bu mounted tank, FARM MACHINERY mance information and prices contact Ryan. Come new SS fert meters & NH3 kit. Asking $65,000 OBO Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive 2 1/8, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2-in oilfield pipe; 3/4, 7/8, 1- early, a deposit will hold your purchase until spring. Phone:(204)776-5557 in sucker rod; 4.5, 5.5, 7-in., 8 5/8, 9 5/8s casing Contact Ryan Shearer (204)824-2151 or Lyall Ed- 2002 FLEXI-COIL 6000 40-FT air drill, 10-inch STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in pipe. (204)252-3413, (204)871-0956. gerton (204)483-2913. JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for spacing, double shutes, variable rate control. FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS BULLS for sale. parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or 3450 three compartment tow-between tank. Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, Bulls are Reg. & will be semen tested before deliv- cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. Phone:(204)734-8355. 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker ery May 1st. Hand fed & very quiet. These bulls are 23-FT CONCORD AIR DRILL, 10-in spacing, har- FARM MACHINERY Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the beefy & will add pounds to your calf crop. Please rows, double shoot, 2 sets of openers, radial tires, Tractors – Various piece or semi load lots, taking Spring bookings. For call for weights & EPD’s. Pics by e-mail also avail markers; 200 Bushel Air Cart, 18.4x26-in tires, special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell David & Jeanette Neufeld (204)534-2380, Boisse- loading auger. Unit in very good condition. Shed- 1975 2670 CASE IH, 18.4 x 38 tires, PTO, good FARM MACHINERY (204)856-3440. vain. ded. Can Email pictures, $16,000 OBO. condition. Phone:(204)886-2528. Machinery Miscellaneous FOR SALE: 5 TWO yr old Black Angus Bulls w/ex- Phone:(204)966-3877 or (204)476-6797. LANDSCAPING perience; 15 Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone 1982 4640 JD TRACTOR, 150hp 20.8x38 tires, GRAVITY WAGONS: NEW 400-BU., $6,700; 600- AIR DRILL EXHAUST COOLING kit, originally sold Holloway Angus (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622 factory duals, 3 point hitch, triple hyd. air radio has bu., $12,000; used 250-750-bu., $2,500 & up; Grain by Carlisle Liquid Starters. $35,000 new, will sell for Souris, MB. very low hrs, only 3682, always shedded, will take Carts 450-1050-bu.; JM 675, $10,900; Brent 610, LANDSCAPING $15,000. Phone:(306)327-4862. offers; 1980 4440 JD tractor 125hp 18.4x38 tires, $9,500; UFT 4765, $13,900; JM 875, $20,000; Kwik Lawn & Garden GREENBUSH ANGUS HAS A good selection of factory duals, triple hyd, 3 point hitch, cabin air yearling black angus bulls for sale, semen tested, Farm machinery Kleen screeners 5 tube, $4,000; 7 Tube, $6,500; 8346-hrs, in good condition, $21,400. Dual stage rotary screeners, $1,750 & up; Sum- FLOOD RESISTANT TREE SPECIES AVAIL NOW ready to go & delivered, contact Tim (204)966-3320 Tillage & Seeding - Harrows & Packers Phone:(204)325-8602. mers heavy harrow 70-ft., $15,000; Gehl 14-ft. hay- SEEDLINGS-2’/6’ POTS TO 12’ or 204-476-6040. bine, $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Sickle mower NH 9- FREE EST-PLANS-DEL. (204)771-4211 Diamondharrows heavy sections, choice of 70-ftor FOR SALE 1850 F.W.A. Cockshutt tractor w/dual KEMBAR ANGUS HAS FOR SALE Reg Black An- ft., $2,200; I-H 9-ft., $1,750; Woods batwing 20-ft., 56-ft units, auto-fold, field ready. Call Bill at Somerset loader, w/8-ft bucket, runs good, best offer. gus yearling bulls. Good confirmation & excellent $7,500; 10-ft., $3,500; 6-ft., $1,600; JD 5-ft., FOR SALE: 2011 CUB Cadet 50-in cut Garden $1,300. (204)744-2525 Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)648-5059, Ochre River. dispositions. Pedigrees include Kodiak, Peace Mak- $1,000; Melroe auto reset plows 8-16, $3,000; 7-18, Tractor, 24HP, Briggs, 40-hrs, asking $1800, OBO. FARM MACHINERY er, Heritage & Net Worth. Will be semen tested. FLEX-I-COIL 70-FT HARROW PACKER. Ed Cav- $3,000; Gehl 60-HP skidsteer, $13,500. Phone Also Cub Cadet self-propelled 20-in, brand new, Also for sale is a select group of Reg Open Yearling ers, (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, Pilot Mound. Machinery Miscellaneous (204)857-8403. $250. Phone:(204)529-2415. Heifers. EPD’s available on all animals. Phone Col- in (204)725-3597, Brandon. FOR SALE: FLEXICOIL PACKER bar, P30 pack- 1,000-GAL GALVANIZED WATER TANK; Bob JD 1995 79DELC TRACKHOE, low hrs; Komatsu ORDER NOW! SASKATOON TRANSPLANTS $2 ers, pulls out from 20-ft. to 40-ft. All new bearings, sleigh w/3 seats; JD 1240 planter 4 row, good WA 320-1 3yd loader, Ford 1990655 extend hoe; each. Volume discount. Evergreens also available. N7 STOCK FARM HAVE Black Angus yearlings & excellent condition, $3,750 OBO. Phone shape; round bale feeder & bale fork. Call Reg UH 122 trackhoe; Cat 631 scraped 24-yd; Bomag Break-a-way Farm (204)892-0800. two-year old bulls for sale, some are AI sired, bulls (204)874-2180. 170 PD packer Cummings motor. (306)236-8023 (204)435-2219, Miami. TREES, NEED A HEDGE, privacy or shelter belt? are fed a grower ration. Semen tested, delivery available. Contact Gerald & Wendy Nykoliation 120 GEHL MIXMILL W/PWR bale feeder; 25-ft. Hybrid Poplars, 4 to 6-ft., $3.99. Also Spruce, Lin- FARM MACHINERY JD 4995 16-FT DISCBINE 2009; also Honey Bee (204)562-3530, or Allan’s cell (204)748-5128. Tillage & Seeding – Tillage Westward 3000 PT swather w/hyd set up; 1560 MF 25-ft grain header 47-ft flex coil 800 Deep Tillage; den, Willow & Birch. Call Kevin for prices round baler; 20-ft. folding coil packer; homemade 45-ft Willrich Cultivator; Cummings 240bp skid (204)856-3181. OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB has 28-FT BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER 8800, 2130 post pounder; 24.5-ft. JD C20 cultivator; 22 NH3 mount clutch&trans; JD 7410 MFWD PS 740 SL; yearling bulls for sale. For more info phone tank, hydraulic fan, steel packers. knives. (204)386-2507 860 MF PV & 20-ft grain. (306)236-8023. LIVESTOCK (204)375-6658. Phone:(306)452-3743, Redvers SK. 16-FT. INTL DRILL W/TRANSPORT; 2, 914 Intl JD 9350 SEED DRILLS, 20-ft.; JD 7100 3-PTH Section7Ranch FLEXICOIL CULTIVATOR combines, good condition, always shedded; Serial planter, 8R36; JD 777 air cart; Melroe 115 Spra- LIVESTOCK Implement swather, 21-ft., always shedded, swath- Coupe 60-ft.; JD 654A All Crop Head, 6R36. Call Cattle Auctions er turner. Roland Devos (204)836-2150 Bruxelles, MB. (204)745-0415 or (204)828-3267, Graysville 1971 JD4620 CAB, AIR, heater, power shift; Gooseneck 8-bale trailer, hydraulic unload; 84-ft JD COMBINE HEADERS FOR 9000 series, 930 Great Northern sprayer, 800-gal tank, PTO pump; flex, 936 drapers, 30-ft. Honeybee; JD 9400 only Auxillary belly fuel tank for JD tractor; Gandy box 1,500-hrs, as new; 84-ft. Bourgault heavy harrows; 1545 Brandt conveyor, real nice; Assortment of like w/blower for baler or silage harvester; IHC 24-ft 645 FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALES Vibro chisel, new shovels; 2 7000-lb tortion bar ax- new grain cleaners. (204)665-2360. Every Friday 8AM les. All in good condition. Phone:(204)724-5673. LODEKING 14-FT DRILLFILL; NH3 kit w/hyd shut- Receiving open until Can supply quality Black Angus and Hereford bulls. 1983 CASE 2390 TRACTOR, duals, 4,200-hrs; off; front fenders for JD MFWD tractor; 16-ft Mac- 11PM Thursdays 32’ Flexicoil cultivator, model 820, 7.2"spacing, 550 Don haybine, shedded; 31-ft Co-op deep tiller. CallAlain Decorby, Rocanville SK. (306)645-2019 1983 MF 850 combine, DSL; MF 560 round baler. Presale Sundays lbs trip,4bar harrow, rear packer hitch. $16,000. Phone (204)268-4317. Phone (204)386-2412, Plumas, MB. (204)745-2822, [email protected] SHEEP & GOAT SALE LIVESTOCK 1984 2290 CASE TRACTOR, 3-pth & duals; Three MOWERS WOODS 20-FT BATWING, $7500; JD Cattle – Red Angus FOR SALE 34-36-FT L320 Morris Challenger field 6-ft Coil packers; 1000-gal galvanized water tank #1518, $8500; Woods 10-ft, $3500; Woods 6-ft, 1st & 3rd Thursday of Every Month cultivator, w/MTD harrows, real good, 8-in sweeps, on skids. Laurie Richards, Manitou MB $1600; JD 5-ft, $1000; Allied #2795 loader, $4500; 2 YR OLD & 3 yr old Reg Red Angus bull. Also 2 $2000 OBO. Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)242-3350 evenings or (204)242-4568 daytime. Dual #340, $2000; New Skidsteer grapple-bucket, May 3rd & 17th 1PM yearling Simmental Angus bulls. All bulls semen (204)648-5059, Ochre River. 1985 JD 8820 TITAN II, 224 straight cut header, $1600; Pallet fork, $850; Hydraulic post auger, Gates Open tested. Phone (204)727-6988. pick-up reel; 1984 IH 1480, specialty rotor, axceller $2250; Danhauser 3-PTH auger, $1200; Shaver Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM FARM MACHINERY post pounder, $800; Doepker 7-yd scraper, $2500; 2 YR OLD RED Angus bulls, $1600 each. Phone: kit; 9350 30-ft JD disc drill, new discs, rubber press, Thurs. 8AM-11PM (204)371-6404, Ste Anne, MB. Tillage & Seeding – Various carrier; 60-ft Flexicoil harrow bar, pressure springs; JD 12-yd, $12,000; Degelman GD rock picker, $2500; Hay buster #106, $2500; Rockmaster 56 hy- Friday 8AM-6PM DENBIE RANCH IS PROUD to offer an excellent 1 PAIR HAUKAAS side arm field markers, 27-45- 40-ft Wrangler packer-harrow bar; White 271 tan- draulic, $4900. Phone:(204)857-8403. Sat. 8AM-4PM set of long-yearling and yearling bulls for sale. We ft., $400. Phone (204)353-4173. dem disc, 23 1/2-ft; 8-ft poly swath roller. Equip- ment in very good condition, Phone:(204)526-7135 have a great group of Red Angus bulls along with a RAKES: 12 WHEEL, $6,000; 14 wheel, $7,000; For more information call: 204-694-8328 2009 JD 1790 PLANTER, Model 16-31, CCS row or (204)526-7134, Treherne. good selection of hybrid bulls, who are half-bred Vermeer $4,000; Balers JD 510, $1,500; JD 535, or Jim Christie 204-771-0753 command, variable rate drive, liquid fertilizer, corn Angus & half-Simmental. The long yearlings are the 1986 CASE IH 4000 swather, 24.5-ft., cab & air; $5,900; New Idea #485, $3,500; 10-ft. box scraper, & soybean discs. Phone: (204)467-5613 or www.winnipeglivestocksales.com perfect age bulls, developed on grass so they will 1982 IH 1482 combine, both shedded & field ready; $2,150; 25-ft. IH chisel plow, $3,500; Glencoe 10-ft. (204)771-6353. Licence #1122 stand up for a long time and big enough to go out 1981 Case 4490, new engine, tires good. Phone 3-PTH cultivator, $700; Row crop cultivators 4-12R and breed any size of cow with no problems! The 24-FT IH 620 FACTORY TRANSPORT, RUBBER (204)528-3202, leave message, Ninette, MB. Lilliston cultivators 6-12R Bushog 21-ft. disc, yearling bulls are also a great group out of breed press wheels, shedded, good condition $1850; JD $7,500; Wishek 14-ft., $16,000; Kewannee 20-ft. 60 BOURGAULT NARROW OPENERS, type #600 leading A.I. sires as well as our own herd sires! 1600 25-ft deep tiller, 3-row Degelman harrows breaking disc, $20,000; I-H 770 16-ft., $8,000; I-H TIP 7500, $20/each OBO, 2009 JD105 garden trac- GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK Contact Denbie Ranch at (204)447-2473, or $1900. Phone:(204)529-2091 or (204)539-2046. 760 16-ft., $5,000; JD 230, $3,000; JD 16-ft., tor, 83-hrs, very nice condition, $1,250 OBO, flexi AUCTION MART. LTD. 447-7608 and 447-7057. 2 WIL-RICH FIELD CULTIVATORS, 45 plus 40-ft, coil 65XL 120-ft autorate, good condition $5,500 OBO $4,000; 7 Shank DMI ripper, $12,000; 5 Shank, F BAR & ASSOCIATES ANGUS bulls for sale. 7-in spacing, 3 row harrows, $4000 each; Also 70-ft Phone:(204)373-2502, leave message if necessary. $10,900; Phoenix harrow 40-50-ft. Howard Rotova- GRUNTHAL, MB. Powermatic diamond harrow, $3000. tor, $5,000. Phone (204)857-8403. Choose from 25, two yr old & yearling Red & Black Phone:(204)324-9300 or (204)324-7622. 6200 14-FT. INTL PRESS drill w/grass seed attach- Agent for T.E.A.M. Marketing Angus bulls. Great genetics, easy-handling, semen ment; 16-ft. 1475 NH hay conditioner; 2002 688 NH SOLD FARM: 29-FT MORRIS Air-seeder, w/6180 tested. Terms & delivery can be arranged. Call for 80-14 MORRIS HOE DRILL harrows, $900; 80-11 Monday April 30th auto wrap round baler. All shedded & in good con- tank, $12,500; 70-ft Delmar tine harrows, $12,000; sales list or other details. Inquiries & visitors wel- for parts. Phone:(204)324-6398. dition. Phone (204)655-3391. 60-ft Flexi-Coil diamond harrows, $2500; 108-ft 12:00 Noon come. We are located in Eddystone, MB, about Flexi-Coil S62 sprayer, $2500; 77 GMC tandem Sheep & Goat plus FOR SALE: CASE IH 7200 hoe drill. 28-ft w/rubber 70-FT SUMMERS HEAVY HARROW, $15,000; 20-mi East of Ste Rose, or 25-mi West of Lake grain truck w/safety, $7500; 2 Farmking augers, 8-51-ft, Small Animal press factory IH transport, Eagle Beak openers, H-14 & H-17 Phoenix harrows flexheads JD 925, Manitoba Narrows, just off Hwy 68. Contact Allen & $2000 each. Phone:(204)738-4605, Petersfield. folding markers, new tires, field ready. Asking $6500; JD930, $7500; IH #1020 25-ft, $6000; Saturday, April 21st Merilyn Staheli (204)448-2124, E-mail amstahe- $4,500, open to offers. Phone Jim:(204)664-5447. [email protected] #1015 Pickup header, $3000; IH #820, $2000; TRAILER BUILT FROM TANDEM axle truck w/20- 10:00 am IHC 6200 PRESS DRILLS; 2, 10-ft. w/factory trans- Vermeer #21 twin hydraulic rake, $4000; 14 wheel ft. steel deck, asking $3,250; 2, 1,250-gal poly Bred cow and heifer plus cow/calf sale KINARED RED ANGUS OFFERS about 50 2 yr old port, good discs; 2, 12-ft. no transport, very clean, rake, $7000; 12 wheel, $6000; Hay conditioners, tanks, half price; Kingsman wood stove, CSA ap- Saturday, April 28th bulls for sale, complete performance data, guaran- $1,500 each; IHC #475 20-ft, tandem disc, hyd $800 up; Manure spreaders Meyers 550, $11,900; proved, $250; Redekopp chaff collection system Spring horse and tack sale teed, semen tested, delivery available. Come select wings, good condition, $3,500. (204)325-8385 or NH #800, $8000; New idea #3634, $4000; H&S paid $2,400, asking $1,600; Cattle head gate, half your bulls early, $500 deposit will hold your bull un- (701)370-8338 400BU, $3500; Gehl 310 Scavanger, $2500. price. Call (204)268-4792. Tack @ 10 am / horses @ 1 pm til Spring. Vaughan & Judy Greenslade Please note: Receiving will be open I.H.C. 7200 28-FT HOE Press Drill, W/factory trans- Phone:(204)857-8403. (204)239-6891, Portage la Prairie. USED EQUIPMENT- NEW 2011 Parker 739 grain Friday, April 27th till 8 pm for livestock port, H.D. bi-fold markers, new tires on front, good in new con- ELMER’S 30-FT. SWATHER MOVER, cart w/tarp SALE PRICE $24,900, 2004 JD 630F Receiving will be open Saturday, RED ANGUS 2-YEAR BULLS, Black & Red year- condition, $2500 OBO. Phone:(204)733-2457 or dition, $2,750 OBO. Phone (204)758-3897, St Jean. SALE PRICE $20,500, 2004 JD 635F SALE PRICE ling Angus bulls, Blue Gentian Angus. (204)648-5059, Ochre River. April 28th, from 7 am to 12 noon FOR SALE:1975 CASE 2670 4WD tractor 20.8 x $23,900, Horsch Anderson Joker short disc 8RT, 3 Receiving for tack will be Saturday, Phone:(204)425-3401 or cell (204)380-2551. JD 7000 8-ROW 30-IN planter w/dry fertilizer, 34 duals, 9000 hours, asking $6000; 1979 GMC in stock starting at $60,000 Please visit website at April 28th, from 7 to 9:45 am RED ANGUS & BLACK angus bulls for sale, year- $4000; 28-ft CIH 6200 grain drill w/ fertilizer attach- 7000 tag axle grain truck, 14-ft box with roll tarp, www.genag.com or call GenAg Inc. at (204)325-5090 lings and two-year olds, semen tested & delivery ment & markers, grass seed attachment included, 22.5 tires, Detroit diesel engine, 5 speed transmission, Sales Agent for available. Contact Wayne (204)383-5802. excellent cond. $4000. Phone:(204)373-2339 or not safetied, $5500. Phone: (204)328-7398, Rivers. FARM MACHINERY (204)324-7410. Machinery Wanted HIQUAL INDUSTRIES REGISTERED PB RED ANGUS bulls, 2 yr olds & FOR SALE: 27-FT FLEEXICOIL air seeder Livestock Handling Equipment for yearlings w/low birth weights. Phone: Ren-Ele Red JD 960 44-FT. S tine cultivator, 3 bar harrow, w/mulchers. 1110 flexicoil tank, tank can be sold info regarding products or Angus, (204)526-2424, Bruxelles. $5,800; Elmers 8R30 multi shank row crop cultiva- separately. 20-ft IH seed cultivator. 7-ft JD side rake. 1998 212 INTERNATIONAL, 100 PRESS drill, w/working tor, tunnel shield, VGC, $2,000. Phone FORD F-150, 2WD, four parts. Phone:(204)433-7475 fertilizer attachment. Phone:(204)212-0549. pricing, please call our office. REG PB RED ANGUS bulls, 2 yr olds & yearlings. (204)324-3647. We also have a line of Many low birth weight bulls, excellent for heifers. or (204)746-0511. St Pierre-Jolys WANTED: 18.4X34-IN RIMS & hubs to fit 2750 JD Agri-blend all natural products Phone (204)278-3372 or (204)485-1490. TILLAGE & SEEDING FLEXI-COIL 67XL sprayer, FOR SALE: 5 HP B & S 2.5-in water pump, $150; tractor. Phone:(204)886-2611. windscreens, 1250-gal tank, large tires; Bourgault 1000 US Gal poly water tank, 2.5 hose C/W gate for your livestock needs. REG PURE BRED RED Angus yearling bulls & two 7200 heavy harrows, 72-ft. Phone:(204)773-2879 valve shut off $125; Crown model apron type stone WANTED: HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP for (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc) 2-yr old bulls for sale. Semen tested, guaranteed picker, what offers? 6-in 30-ft scoop a second grain 1090 New Holland Swather. Phone:(204)643-5478. ,papers & delivered. Call Don (204)422-5216. For on farm appraisal of livestock or TracTors auger, 12 HP B & S electric start, what offers? WANTED: HYD-TRACK TIGHTENER FOR 350 JD LIVESTOCK Phone: (204)476-2458. for marketing information please call Crawler; Wanted: Old flail type haybine, brand may- Cattle – Blonde d’Aquitaine FARM MACHINERY FOR SALE: ACD15; JD420C; 2003 258 hayrake. be GEHL??? Wanted: 3-PH attachment to fit 2010 Harold Unrau (Manager) Tractors – Allis/Deutz Phone (204)828-3269, leave msg. JD. Phone:(204)734-2662. Cell 871 0250 PERFORMANCE TESTED YEARLING POLLED FOR SALE: CASE IH 3640 round baler, soft core, Auction Mart Blonde bulls, semen tested, quiet w/good disposi- 1987 DUETZ 7085 FWA, open-station, 85hp, WANTED: USED PTO DRIVEN Post Pounder & approx 850-lb bale. Phone:(204)529-2100, Cart- (204) 434-6519 tion. Bellevue Blondes: Marcel J Dufault 5900-hrs, Allied 794 FEL $18,000. (204)525-4521 used 20-ft discs, both in good condition & rea- wright, MB. (204)379-2426, (204)745-7412, Haywood, MB. www.waltersequipment.com sonably priced. Phone John (204)268-4478. MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 FOR SALE: JD 9340 hoe drill, 30-ft., factory trans- LIVESTOCK FARM MACHINERY port, markers, $1,000. Phone (204)386-2043. FENCING Cattle – Charolais Tractors – Case/IH FOR SALE: TR70 Combine, chopper, Melroe 378, LIVESTOCK 7 belt rubber pickup, low hours; MF 410 combine Cattle – Angus CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE at the farm. Good 1976 CASE 1070 18.4X38 duals, 4,460-hrs, new USED GREEN PRESSURE TREATED lumber Cor- selection, come & take a look. Walking Plow Charo- w/pickup, chopper; Allied auger 6x36; 10hp motor; ral Fence & Gates. Homemade hinges, 168 boards cab liner kit, shedded, no 3-PTH, excellent condi- BATTLE LAKE FARM HAS PB Black & Red year- lais phone (204)427-2589. 12V Drill Fill; Cockshutt 225 12ft hyd disker w/seed & 134 Posts, very good condition, must be disas- tion, $7,200. Phone (204)324-3647. ling Angus bulls & 2, 2 yr old Red bulls for sale. box; Spring tooth harrow 10ft; Harrows; Metal V sembled $2000 OBO. In Charleswood, Wpg CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE at the farm. Good 1994 CASE 7210 2WD, 4,700-hrs, duals & dual Phone (204)834-2202, Carberry. box; JD 5-16 hyd plow; 2 Rice tires 18.4x26 on 8 Phone:(204)895-9667. selection, come and take a look. Walking Plow PTO, VGC. Phone (204)722-2107. hole rims. Phone: (204)265-3302, Beausejour. FOR SALE: QUALITY REG Red & Black Angus 2 Charolais, Phone:(204)427-2589. 2002 CASE IH QUADTRAC w/36-in. trac, always IHC PRESS DRILL 20-FT, rubber press wheels, yr old bulls, easy calving, guaranteed breeders, se- COMING 2 YR OLD bulls for sale. Phone shedded, in VGC, auto steer, w/4,200-hrs $1500; Doepker 30-ft seed drill carrier, $400 OBO; men tested, performance data avail, delivery avail. (204)857-8056, Portage la Prairie $155,000. Phone (204)746-8851, Morris. 19-ft tri-axle gooseneck trailer, $1800 OBO. Wolf Willow Angus (204)821-5108 Rossburn, MB. Phone:(204)825-8354 or (204)825-2784. DEFOORT STOCK FARM HAS 1 of the largest FARM MACHINERY HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale registered Red groups of Charolais bulls for sale private treaty in Tractors – Steiger Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Angus & Black Angus yearling bulls. Good selec- MB. Selling both White & Red factor, moderate birth Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your tion. Semen tested, performance data & EPD’s weights, performance tested & semen tested. 32 1978 STEIGER BEARCAT PT 225, engine is ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask available. Top genetics. Contact Glen, Albert, Laris- yrs in the business. Check out our website for both 3306-225, 4WD, 3,994-hrs showing, $12,500. about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks sa Hamilton (204)827-2358 or David Hamilton pics & info www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord Phone (204)722-2023. and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794. (204)325-3635. & Sue (204)743-2109 anytime. 30 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK REAL ESTATE Cattle – Charolais Cattle – Simmental Livestock Equipment Farms & Ranches – B.C.

FOR SALE: PB CHAROLAIS bulls, yearlings, CONRAY CATTLE CO-FOR SALE by private trea- KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING BC Ranch for Sale $990,000 Polled, some Red factor, semen tested, guaranteed ty, PB Red Simmental yearling bulls, polled thick System, provides water in remote areas, improves Cattle Horses Hay.45min. from Kamloopson 235+/- & delivered. R&G McDonald Livestock high performance bulls. Will keep until spring. Se- water quality, increases pasture productivity, ex- acres, 2water licenses, 125+/- irrigated & cultivatable (204)466-2883 or (204)724-2811, Sidney, MB. men tested & delivered. Call (204)825-2140 even- tends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, acres, 500ton feed potential. Perimeter &lotsof ings, Connor or Gayle. cross fences. 1200-sq.ft. home, several outbuildings, FOR SALE: PB REG Charolais bulls 1 & 2 yr olds 204-379-2763. heated shop, outdoor ridingarena &round pen. For avail. All are polled, moderate birthweights & se- more info; www.wattranch.com, call (778)930-0115, men tested. Sunny Ridge Stock Farm PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, CALF SHELTERS, email: [email protected] (204)824-2115, Wawanesa, MB. free standing rod & pipe panels, fence line & field silage bunks. Also sell Speed-Rite & 7L Livestock FOR SALE: YEARLING & 2 yr old Charolais bulls, fence equipment, drill pipe & sucker rod. Phone REAL ESTATE coloured & white, quiet, tested, delivered, (204)827-2104 or (204)827-2551, Glenboro. $2,250-$2,550. Wayne Angus (204)764-2737, Farms & Ranches – Manitoba Hamiota. MISCELLANEOUS 482 ACRES FENCED PASTURE land, Waldersee. MARTENS CHAROLAIS 2-YR OLD & yearling WANTED Liz Sumner, Gill & Schmall Agencies. bulls, sired by Specialist, (consistant thickness) Phone:(204)476-6362. Dateline for calving ease & performance. Red-Mist WANTED: HOUSE TRAILER, EWE lambs & (Red factor). Nobleman 3-yr old bull. For beef bulls calves. Also a riding garden tiller FARM SPECIALIST: COUNT ON GRANT TWEED, Martens Charolais. Phone:(204)534-8370. Phone:(204)937-2658. informed, professional assistance for sellers & buy- ers. Call (204)761-6884 anytime, or www.grantt- STILL NEED A BULL? Come see a quiet, pure- weed.com. Service with integrity. bred, polled Charolais, 2-yr old & yearlings, not pa- MUSICAL pered, proven bloodlines, semen testing & delivery FOR SALE: 2 YEARLING Simm bulls (1 Polled) 1 FOR SALE BY TENDER. Approximately 321.84 included, Anola area, call evenings, (204)755-2235. (2 yr old) polled Simm bull. I am calving heifers to acres of mixed farm land located in the R.M. of this bull now. 1 mature polled Simm bull. I have KORG PIANO $699; KEYBOARD 99.95; Electric Louise, Manitoba owned by Dianne Popplestone. calves to see, all born unassisted to cows out in the Guitar $89.95; Amp $49.95; Student Guitar $79.95; Parcel One: Title No. 2125888 (301.61 acres) N-1/2 nutrition pasture. Also consigning to “Transcon Cattle Coun- Lapsteel $150; Violin $99.99; Octave Mandolin of 18-4-10 WPM Excepting. Firstly-the most Wly 1/4 try Simmental & Charolais Bull Sale.” Neepawa Apr $299; Autoharp $299; Harmonica $12.98; Trumpet of Legal Subdivisions 12 & 13. Secondly-all mines 12th. 3 yearling Simm bulls (2 polled) Delight Sim- $189; Hildebrand Music, Portage La Prairie mall. & minerals as reserved in the original Grant from digestion mentals (204)836-2116 St. Alphonse, MB. Phone:(204)857-3172. the crown. Parcel Two: Title No. 1850449 (20.23 acres) The Wly 330-ft of NW 1/4 18-4-10 WPM; All FULL BLOOD, RED & Black Simmental Bulls. offers must be received no later than 4-pm on May Yearlings & 2-yr old. Semen tested & delivered. PETS prevention 9,2012. Please outline in the offer to purchase, Triple T Diamond Simmentals. price, terms & conditions. Please include your Phone:(204)762-6156, Stewart Cell:(204)739-8301, ORGANIC name, address, postal code & contact information. Wade Cell:(204)739-3225. PETS & SUPPLIES All offers must acknowledge that the land is rented 99 PRE-CALVING FULL FLECKVIEH COMING 2-YR old full blood ORGANIC until Dec 31,2012. The vendor would consider sell- 99 CALVING bull. Very sound, well muscled, thick, meaty bull Organic – Certified MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPS, dewormed & 1st ing the NE 1/4 separately. All Offers to Purchase vet check, ready to go to their new homes Apr 11th, should be addressed to Dianne Popplestone & for- 99 PRE-BREEDING sired by MFI Whistler 47L. Phone:(204)379-2794 or (204)805-2094, St Claude. ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF $400. Call (204)434-6132. warded to: Diane Popplestone, Box 155, Gunton 99 FREE9DELIVERY MANITOBA CO-OPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit MB, R0C 1H0. The vendor reserves the right to re- 99 LOWEST9COST-TO-FEED POLLED 2 YR OLD & yearling, PB & Fullblood member owned organic certification body, certifying REAL ESTATE fuse any and all offers, and reserves the right to ne- Simmental bulls. Acomb Valley Simmentals producers, processors and brokers since 1988. gotiate with any bidders. For further information RIOCANADA = 1.888.762.3299 (204)865-2246, Minnedosa. Phone: (204)567-3745, Miniota, Manitoba. Email: please contact Garrett Popplestone (204)886-8370 [email protected] or (204)461-1914. THICK, RED YEARLING PB Simmental bull. Sired REAL ESTATE LIVESTOCK by A.I. sires; IPU revolution & voyager. Semen test- Houses & Lots Cattle – Gelbvieh ed-ready to go. Valleyfield Simmetals, Larry Dyck, Swine Morden, MB Phone:(204)822-3657 or HOUSE FOR SALE: 1,080-sq.ft. A-frame home FOR SALE: POLLED YEARLING Fullblood & PB Cell:(204)823-1914 LIVESTOCK built 2007 on north shore of Tokaryk Lake, near Gelbvieh bulls, semen tested & guaranteed. Birth Rossburn & Shoal Lake. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, open REAL ESTATE weights from 79-98-lbs. Gofflot Bar 2 WE HAVE RED & Black Polled yearling Simmental Swine Wanted concept living area, propane fireplace, 5 applianc- (204)854-2530. bulls for sale at the farm & consigned to the Cattle es. Year round living, 1/2-ac lot, 2 car garage, pri- PROPERTY AUCTION Country Sale in Neepawa Apr 12th. These are vate well, shed, private dock, 12-ft.x24-ft. deck. POLLED PB REG YEARLING Gelbveih bulls. Se- SAT APRIL 28 1:00 PM thick, moderate framed, stout bulls, from Our Walk- WANTED: Contact (204)821-5108 or (204)859-2560. men tested, delivered & guaranteed. For more info ing herdsires & AI Sires including Crosby & Red Property located call (204)436-2655 or (204)745-7811. BUTCHER Bull. Due to the number of heifers we have retained READY TO MOVE HOMES: 28x44, 1,232-sq.ft., 3 at 419 Main Street in Vita, MB POLLED YEARLING GELBVIEH BULLS, Red & we also have for sale our R Plus herdsire. Bulls will HOGS bdrm, 2 bath, beautiful decor, $68,000; 1,520-sq.ft., Black, semen tested & delivered. Also check our be semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. Phone 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, choose your colors, $89,000. Legal Description SW22-2-7E bulls out at Douglas Bull Test Station & Lundar Bull Robert at Handford Simmentals (204)876-4658 or SOWS AND BOARS Marvin Homes Inc. Steinbach, MB. (204)355-8990 151 Acres , 2 bdrm Bungalow Sale. For more info phone Lee at Maple Grove (204)242-4359. or (204)355-8484. Gelbvieh (204)278-3255. FOR EXPORT w/ elec heat, 2 car garage, LIVESTOCK P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. WANTED TO PURCHASE OLDER house or older Small Sheds, Cattle Shelters, LIVESTOCK Cattle Various 728-7549 mobile home w/2x6 walls w/no land. Phone 2 good wells, zones restricted rural Cattle – Hereford (204)728-5312. 12 FALL CALVING ANGUS & Simm/Angus cows Licence No. 1123 Sale Conducted by: 15 DE-HORNED REPLACEMENT HEREFORD bred Black Angus, all vacc & preg checked. Phone REAL ESTATE PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. heifers. View @ www.vcherefordfarm.com. For info (204)871-4411 Motels & Hotels Phone:(306)743-5105, Langenburg, SK. LIVESTOCK 218 Brandt St, Steinbach, MB 16 EXCELLENT QUALITY OPEN replacement Poultry For Sale 2 QUALITY YEARLING PUREBRED bulls, no pa- heifers, 850-900-lb, mostly Red Angus Simm Toll Free 1-866-512-8992 pers. Also 2 herd sires. Francis Poulsen Cross. Pail fed & very quiet, asking $1,100. CLUCK & QUACK POULTRY Club’s Third Annual www.pennerauctions.com (204)436-2284, evenings if possible. (204)825-2799 or (204)825-8340, Pilot Mound. Spring Auction, Sun., May 6th, 2012, 12:00 noon. FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS, year- South Barn of the CPTC/Rodeo Grounds off Hwy 150 lings & two-year olds, current pedigree, reasonably 190 REPLACEMENT QUALITY HEIFERS, #302 in Beausejour. For more info, call Susan REAL ESTATE blacks, 30 reds, 10 tans, full vaccination program. priced. Phone Martin (204)425-3820 or Lanard (204)268-1459 or e-mail [email protected] Farms & Ranches – Wanted (204)-425-3809. Phone:(204)385-3646, Gladstone. EXOTIC BIRD & ANIMAL AUCTION, Sun April 22, GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted GOOD HEREFORD BULLS & Commercial females 2 YR OLD BLACK Angus bulls, AI bred; 4 yearling 2012. Skating Rink at Indian Head, SK. 11:00am. for sale. Phone Wally (204)523-8713 or cell Black Angus bulls; 4 Simm X Red Angus bulls. All for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential Spectators, all exotic birds & animals welcome. meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or (204)534-8204 or view bulls at roselawnfarms.com bulls semen tested & delivered. 5 Border Collie Lunch Available. To consign call Yvonne pups, PB, ready to go May 1st. (204)448-2317 to talk about what is involved, telephone Gordon POLLED HEREFORD & BLACK Angus bulls for (306)347-1068. For info call Gord (306)695-2184. Gentles (204)761-0511, www.farmsofcanada.ca or sale, yearlings & 2 yr olds available. Semen tested, 90-100 COW CALF PAIRS for sale: calve March, MB POULTRY, RABBIT & Pet Stock Association Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, www.homelife- performance records & delivery available. Call Don Apr & May, ready for May. Very young cows Black will be holding their annual spring sale Sun, Apr pro.com Home Professional Realty Inc. Guilford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. & Red Angus cross Simm. Prefer to sell in 1 group 29th, 12:00 noon start. Brandon Keystone Centre. LOOKING TO BUY OR rent land North of Winni- POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BULLS. Call or lots of 50. Call evenings (204)352-4313. For info call Ernie at (204)727-3857. peg. Contact Ron (204)299-6853 or (204)467-8877. Vern Kartanson (204)867-2627 or (204)867-7315, FALL CALVING COWS FOR sale, Red Angus & Minnedosa. hereford mix, $1300. Expected calving time, Au- Specialty MANITOBAFARMS.CA (204)253-7373 If its prop- LIVESTOCK gust/September. Phone:(204)348-3125, call after erty, We sell them all! Grain Land, Cattle Ranches, 8pm. Mixed Farms, Buffalo Ranches, Pastureland & Hay Cattle – Limousin LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment Land. Hunting & Recreational Property, Saw Mill, FOR SALE 50 SIMMENTAL Red Angus cross Suburban & Out of Town Property Homes, Acreag- AMAGLEN LIMOUSIN BULLS for sale at home or open yearling heifers, 800-900-lbs, Thorgilsson es, etc. We attract buyers from Europe, US, Cana- at Douglas Bull Test Station. Black or Red, Polled, 100 HEAD CAPACITY WATER Bowler $275. Farms, Lundar MB. Phone: Lyle(204)762-5630 cell da & Asian Countries. Have your property adver- birth weights 78-98-lb, semen tested. Home bulls Phone (204)425-3016. (204)739-3016. tised where people look. Call Harold, Delta Real delivered when you need them. (204)246-2312. 35-BU. FEED BOX W/12V unload auger on tandem FOR SALE: GRASS FEEDER calves, complete Estate (204)253-7373. TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN, OFFERING bulls by private axles. Phone (204)655-3391. health program, no implants. Call Doug treaty, 30 yearling & 2-yr olds, Limousin & Limousin REAL ESTATE (204)447-2382, St. Rose, MB. FOR SALE: 2 JD model 785 hydro push tandem Angus, black & red, polled, performance or calving axle manure spreaders, both equipped with top Land For Rent ease for heifers, out cross blood lines, your source W + RANCH HAS 6 Red bulls for sale: 88-94-lbs. beaters & wide floatation tires, always shedded for quality Limousin genetics. Call Art b.w-sold cows; 2 beef booster M4bulls, 2-yrs; 1 when not in use, VGC, Asking $15,000 each. Cy- PASTURE LAND FOR RENT: up to 150 cow calf (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440. Simm bull, 2-yr; 1 beef booster M4 bull, 3-yr; 1 beef press River. Phone:(204)743-2145 or cell pairs. Seeded down grass, handling facilities. booster M2 bull 4-yr; 1 Simm bull 4-yr (204)526-5298. Phone (204)436-2571. LIVESTOCK $2,500-3,000, semen tested; 1-year old hef’s sired Cattle – Maine-Anjou by older bulls, can be seen. 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areas of low pressure sliding WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte along the eastern edge of the Co-operator upper ridge, so we should see contributor a mix of sun and clouds over the weekend with the odd shower. Highs will likely be 1 Month (30 Days) Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) in the upper teens, and if we March 12, 2012 to April 10, 2012 his forecast period will get enough sun we could see start with us seeing a highs in the low 20s. T predominantly westerly These warm temperatures flow. To our north there will be should continue into the early an area of high pressure, while part of next week as the upper 0 mm to our south we’ll see several ridge slowly pushes east. To 0 - 5 mm weak areas of low pressure our west, the weather mod- 5 - 10 mm 10 - 15 mm moving by within the westerly els show a strong area of 15 - 20 mm flow. This makes the first part low pressure developing on 20 - 25 mm of the forecast period a little the back side of the ridge. 25 - 30 mm 30 - 40 mm tough to figure out. We should Confidence in the timing, 40 - 50 mm see more sun than clouds, track and strength of this 50 - 60 mm and most of the precipita- storm system is low right now, 60 - 70 mm 70 - 80 mm tion associated with the weak but this system will need to be 80 - 90 mm southern lows should stay to watched as it moves eastward 90 - 100 mm our south. Temperatures will around Wednesday. 100 - 125 mm 125 - 150 mm begin on the cool side, but we Usual temperature range for 150 - 200 mm should see a warming trend this period: Highs, 5 to 19 C; > 200 mm begin late in the week. lows, -5 to +5 C. Probability of Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers By the weekend, a building precipitation falling as rain: ridge of high pressure in the 75 per cent. Produced using near real-time data that has upper atmosphere will begin undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data to move eastward. This will availability and data errors. allow temperatures to moder- Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession Copyright © 2012 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada ate as the winds become more with a BA (Hon.) in geography, Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Created: 04/11/12 Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought southerly. Exactly how warm specializing in climatology, from the it will get over the weekend U of W. He operates a computerized This issue’s map shows the total precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 30-day period ending April 10 — a fairly typical depends on the amount of weather station near Birds Hill Park. precipitation pattern, with the lightest amounts over Alberta and progressively more precipitation as you head east into Manitoba. Over sunshine. The weather mod- Contact him with your questions and Manitoba the highest amounts were in the Winnipeg to Portage region, where upward of 40 to 50 millimetres of precipitation fell. els are showing several weak comments at [email protected].

Active thunderstorm season? The flow we now see across North America may bring a stormy summer with it

By Daniel Bezte forecast, but the farther out of you who are weather geeks, co-operator contributor you go, the more those initial you were probably either This was only the second time the U.S. National differences will add up, creat- watching or reading about the ometimes I’m as quick as ing a forecast that gets worse severe thunderstorm and tor- Weather Service has ever issued a high-risk the next person to jump and worse the farther out you nado outbreak that occurred forecast more than one day in advance. S all over weather forecast- go. over the weekend in the U.S. ers when they’re way off the This is why I get really upset Midwest. An outbreak like this, mark. It’s easy for us to notice when the government cuts at this time of the year, is not when a forecast is wrong, but Environment Canada’s budget really that unusual, as we are we rarely notice how often they and we continue to slowly see nearing the peak season for are right. A lot of people are weather stations being taken tornadoes in that part of the also quick to say how weather offline. Fortunately, compu- world. What was fairly unique forecasting hasn’t really gotten ter-based home weather sta- about this outbreak, however, see this active weather push where the warm and cold air any better over the years. tions have become reliable was the fact that it was forecast northward as we slowly move meet, is where you see storms Heck, I still hear people saying and fairly affordable and it’s to occur two days in advance toward summer. develop. weather forecasts were much these stations that are filling of the event! I’ve just started looking at So, the overall pattern looks better when they were young! in the gaps. The more stations The U.S. National Weather what this summer may hold conducive to storm develop- Personally, I think that selec- we have collecting and sharing Service issued a high-risk fore- for us, so a full examination of ment. Add on top of this early tive memory is at work with data, the better the weather cast for much of Oklahoma, this is still a few weeks away. If snow and ice loss over a large these people. forecasts will be. Maybe this Kansas and Nebraska early in I was to go with my gut feeling portion of North America, Now, I am not saying that is the best way to go, but in the morning on April 13. This right now, I would have to say which has allowed ground weather forecasting is perfect my opinion, the cost of this was only the second time it we will see a very active thun- and water bodies to become — far from it. I do think it is shouldn’t be fully placed on has ever issued a high-risk derstorm season this year. The much warmer than usual for going to get better, but as I the shoulders of private indi- forecast more than one day in reason I have this feeling is this time of year, and record- have talked about in the past, viduals, but should be shared advance. As I write this article that the general atmospheric warm sea surface tempera- this is going to take time. The by the private companies the final numbers are not yet flow across North America tures over the Gulf of Mexico, problem with making a good, using this data, along with the in, but the forecast was basi- has been very active for over a large source of water vapour accurate forecast lies with the government, which also uses cally right on the money. There a month now. This means or energy for storm develop- initial data. Forecasting the and benefits from it. were unofficially 98 reports of the flow pattern is produc- ment, and the ingredients are weather is extremely compli- tornadoes, 70 reports of high ing large atmospheric waves there for the active pattern to cated, but no matter how good On that note… winds and 130 reports of hail. extending fairly far north and take advantage of. But as we your forecasting model is, it is OK, my little rant is over and I All in all, a pretty impressive south. When this happens we all know, Mother Nature seems only as good as the data that feel better. Now, back to what I bit of forecasting! see strong pushes of warm air to hate it when we try to fig- goes into it at the start. If your originally wanted to talk about With such an active start to surging northward as one of ure her out, and more often starting parameters are off by this week: weather forecast- the summer severe weather these waves approaches, then than not she throws us a a little bit, that might not make ing, and in particular, severe season in the U.S., the big a good push of cool air once curveball just to keep us off a big difference in a 24-hour weather forecasting. For those question is whether we’ll the wave passes. In between, balance. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 33

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New CCA president to focus on processing, foreign trade efforts Manitoba-born Unrau plans to bring his “give and take” philosophy to cattle sector’s top job

By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

or the first time in decades, a Manitoba rancher has risen F to the top job of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Cow-calf producer Martin Unrau, a CCA vice-president, was recently acclaimed as president and will replace Alberta’s Travis Toews. Along with wife Roxie, son Garett, and a part-time employee, Unrau runs 500 head on Bar 88 Ranch and crops 1,000 acres south of MacGregor. A call last week found Unrau, former head of the provincial cattle association, in the midst of calving and seeding preparations, as well as planning a run to Brandon to pick up mineral. “It’s enjoyable, but it’s busy,” said Unrau. The cattle business has been rid- ing high amid a strong recovery post- BSE, but as CCA president he said he plans to keep a watchful eye on main- taining the country’s slaughter and processing infrastructure. Rebuilding the national herd will see more heif- ers retained as breeding stock and Martin Unrau, the new president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, looks out over some of the cattle on his that will put more pressure on the farm south of MacGregor. Photo: Daniel Winters critically important downstream side of the business, he said. The continued viability of the “Government has proven in the said, adding efforts to open up for- country’s two largest killing plants, XL past that when they own things, they eign markets have convinced him of “It’s enjoyable, but Foods and Cargill, is a big concern, screw it up,” he said. “But any viable the need for building trade links with it’s busy.” as are the smaller 200- to 300-head plant that would be a benefit to pro- as many countries as possible. plants that also play a big role in the ducers — I’m in favour of it.” The need for compromise, or “give supply chain. Over the past five years, Unrau has and take,” is a big part of his philoso- “That’s a big deal to me,” he said. been heavily involved in the CCA, phy, he added. martin unrau “For the next few years, there’ll be a serving as chair of the Foreign Trade “There’s more to it than just raising bit of a crunch on, and we hope these committee, co-chair of the Animal the calf, feeding the steer, putting it guys can stick around. We’ll have to Health committee, and as a mem- on the truck and making sure it gets In Belgium, for example, Unrau, deal with it as it comes along.” ber of the Domestic Agriculture and to the processing facility,” said Unrau. who is of Dutch Mennonite descent, Opinions seem to vary widely Policy regulation committee. “The reason I’m in this game of discovered that he could converse within the industry regarding plans But he said his first love is ranch- politics is to ensure that people and in his fluent low German with the for a government-backed, federally ing, and it’s all he’s ever wanted to governments understand how ben- Flemish farmers. inspected Winnipeg killing plant, do. But in 2004, he opted to become eficial we are to this country.” It’s nice to be bilingual, but he but so long as it can sustain itself as involved in the “political” side of the The opportunity for foreign travel admits that French would be handier a going concern, Unrau said he is business despite the time commit- that comes with the job has opened in his new job. in favour of it because it is needed ment and extensive travel demands. his eyes to new perspectives – and “desperately.” The sacrifice has been worth it, he some surprises. [email protected]

Superbug controversy spurs USDA to seek voluntary antibiotic limits in livestock Environmental groups turn to the courts to limit antibiotic use

By Anna Yukhananov three years. The Food and Drug Administration ics are used properly and only when necessary, washington / reuters has banned certain types of antibiotics, such as said Michael Taylor, deputy FDA commissioner cephalosporins, for non-medical uses in live- for foods. However, last month a federal judge U.S. regulators are urging food producers to stock. Some environmental advocacy groups ordered the FDA to start proceedings to with- voluntarily stop using antibiotics in livestock for want it to do the same with common antibiot- draw approval for the non-therapeutic use non-medical uses as part of a broad effort to ics like tetracyclines and penicillin. of some common antibiotics in animal feed, prevent the rise of drug-resistant “superbugs.” Scientists say overuse of antibiotics — based on a lawsuit filed by environmental Antibiotics should only be used under the whether in people or animals — can lead to groups. supervision of a veterinarian to prevent or treat bacterial resistance as resistant strains become The FDA favours voluntary action. illnesses in animals, said the USDA, which is dominant. Perhaps the most publicized “We think by virtue of the commitments com- asking companies to start phasing out the use antibiotic-resistant bacteria are the methicillin- panies have made... we can get to that result of antibiotics for non-medical purposes such resistant staphylococcus bugs known as MRSA. over the next few years rather than litigating as promoting growth, a process that could take Veterinary oversight should ensure antibiot- over the next couple of decades,” Taylor said. ©canstock 34 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 Wet on top, dry down below Notoriously wet country looks to better grazing management to solve chronic water infiltration problems

By Daniel Winters never given a chance to fully co-operator staff recover, for so long that the roots underneath barely reach askatchewan grazier Neil deeper than two inches into Dennis figures five centu- the soil. When it rains, puddles S ries of continuous grazing form on the pastures because has more to do with the drought the water can’t penetrate the affecting the British Isles than a subsurface hardpan. lack of rainfall. “They’ve got no root system “When you get 70 inches under anything and so all their of rain, and the water table is water runs off,” he said. “They dropping, there’s sure some- are running all their good fresh thing wrong,” said Dennis, who water into the ocean and the just returned from a U.K. tour wells are drying up.” where he had been invited to The irony of the situation speak about high-density rota- wasn’t lost on Dennis, who uses tional grazing systems. a variety of intensively managed A serious drought this spring grazing practices on his 1,800- has led to a ban on new wells acre operation to build up grass and using water for cosmetic species diversity and conserve purposes such as watering as much of the 12 to 14 inches lawns, as the authorities brace of precipitation that falls on his for looming water shortages in land each year. the island nation of 80 million. He has divided his pastures But Dennis said the root into small, electrified paddocks causes go much deeper — or with a central alleyway and a rather shallower. buried pasture pipeline for sup- During pasture walks in plying water to the herd. Devon, Yorkshire and Wales, he Judging from posts on farm- Neil Dennis (c) leads British farmers on a pasture walk. photos: David Hugill. saw land where water infiltra- related Internet messaging tion has ground to a halt after boards, the British stockmen centuries of grazing too short. were amazed to hear that he periods, and moves his cattle he rolls out round bales so that two years ago in a bid to extend The grass has been pounded runs up to 1,025 head of cat- up to eight times per day via the whole area is covered by his grazing season from the by continuous grazing, and tle on a half-acre for very short solar-powered, automatic gate manure, urine and litter. traditional October-May to openers. The result, he said, is a kind December-March. “I change what I do all the of supercharged topsoil of com- In a country where six inches of time,” said Dennis, adding that posting organic matter filled snowfall is a “disaster,” the cattle he sometimes grazes short, tall, with earthworms that generates are kept in drylot pens and barns or just skims the pasture taking its own heat, never freezes deep to satisfy European Union regula- less than half the growth. down, greens up quicker in spring tions, as well as to prevent pug- The key to his strategy is giv- and stays green later in fall. ging and compaction damage to ing the paddocks enough time Unless better grazing prac- pastures, as well as nutrient run- to recover and set seed. He tices take hold on the Prairies, off during the winter when it’s has counted up to 40 species ranchers will suffer the same too wet to graze. Wintering cattle appearing naturally via animal fate as their cousins in England, accounts for 80 per cent of their impact in a field seeded to only he said. cost of production. crested wheat grass, as well as “We won’t have to wait 500 “There’s a lot of interest now wider leaves and greater plant years,” he said, with a laugh. to try and get more root growth, density. Mineral consumption is “Tiling (drainage) everything beat the compaction and get down 90 per cent. and letting it run down the more water into the soil,” said He has also developed a vari- creek — we’re going to create a Hugill, in a telephone interview ation on bale grazing that he desert out here.” last week. calls “deep massage.” First, he David Hugill, who runs an “In certain parts of the coun- hits the area “really hard,” then 80-head cow-calf operation try we haven’t got as much gives it a full year to recover on 400 acres in the northeast groundwater as we’d like to see.” before putting up to 800 head of England, attended some of Constant grazing with no on a half-acre early in spring Dennis’s talks. recovery periods has selected to consume the leftover stock- He began trying out man- only those pasture species that piled grass. Once that’s gone, aged intensive grazing about can withstand that onslaught, he added. That has led to very shallow rooting, and as a conse- quence, poor water infiltration. “When you get 70 inches of rain, and the water After two years of mob graz- table is dropping, there’s sure something wrong.” ing, his pastures are drier in parts that were formerly too wet to drive across with machinery during wet times of the year. Neil Dennis Neil Dennis [email protected]

Naked oats tested for organic chickens Researchers think hulless oats could make up 70-80 per cent of the ration

Ohio State release The chickens will be consid- Ohio Agricultural Research foods such as granola could naked oats can be used at up ered part of the crop rota- and Development Center be other options for farmers, to 70 to 80 per cent of the diet cientists with Ohio State tion within a given year, in northeast Ohio and the he said. for pasture-reared broilers, University have received where they’ll serve as both a leader of the study. Also called hulless oats, this becomes a new option S a four-year, US$896,000 product to sell and a source “What I’m hoping is that in naked oats are named for their for organic producers.” Department of Agriculture of manure to enhance soil four years we can offer a cost- lack of an outer hull compared The grant comes through grant to study the feasibil- fertility. effective crop rotation alter- with conventional oats. the Organic Agriculture ity of incorporating “naked The goal of the study is to native to organic producers, “Naked oats are higher in Research and Extension oats” into organic farming develop a way to reduce the one that produces a quality protein than conventional Initiative program of USDA’s rotations as a way to cut the cost of organic chicken feed organic product but decreases oats and have an amino acid National Institute of Food cost of producing organic by growing the cereal por- the cost of production,” said profile that may reduce the and Agriculture. This past chicken. tion of the birds’ diet on the Lilburn, who also holds a joint proportion of high-cost, fall, USDA announced this The oats, which have a farm, thus making it more appointment with Ohio State high-protein supplements and 22 other grants, totalling unique protein and amino cost effective to raise and sell University Extension. that are currently needed to $19 million, to research and acid balance, will be tested organic chicken, said Mike Selling naked oats to other produce balanced organic Extension programs at U.S. in the diets of pasture-raised Lilburn, an animal sciences organic poultry producers or diets,” Lilburn said. “If our universities, all designed to organic broiler chickens. professor at the university’s for use in high-value organic hypothesis is correct and advance organic farming. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 35 Trade deal with South Korea needed And this little piggy stayed home: Fewer Manitoba pigs heading south of the border

By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF “It’s a little disappointing to anitoba pork pro- ducers need to look see we don’t have M beyond Canada’s as many farmers on southern border for export the land, but this markets, according to Manitoba Pork Council chair- is happening right man Karl Kynoch. across Canada, and Despite stabilization in it’s happening in the Canadian exports to the United U.S. as well.” States, Manitoba’s U.S. pork exports have not returned to levels seen before country-of- KARL KYNOCH origin labelling (COOL) came into effect, Kynoch said dur- ing the organization’s recent annual general meeting. production of pork,” Kynoch In 2011, Manitoba produced said. “We’re there and we’re 8.1 million pigs from about going to be playing with the big 314,000 sows, exporting about boys.” 3.1 million live weanlings and But the chairman expressed roughly 400,000 slaughter hogs concern about Manitoba’s abil- to the U.S. ity to meet future demands for But Kynoch said the number hog exports, given the prov- of weanlings exported to the ince’s moratorium on new hog U.S. in 2011 is still 41.8 per cent Karl Kynoch, chairman of the Manitoba Pork Council, speaks during the organization’s 2012 annual general barn construction. lower than the peak of 5.5 mil- The number of hogs pro- meeting in Winnipeg. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES lion seen in 2007. duced in Manitoba has “This is one area where we declined in recent years. have got to continue to work actions are a possibility with But without vigilance Canada for pork is growing across the Market hog production peaked on,” he told producers, noting any country, the chairman could lose its marketing posi- globe, increasing each year by in Manitoba in 2005 at 5.35 Manitoba is the largest pork stressed the hog industry tion, particularly as the U.S the equivalent of what Canada million and is only estimated at exporter in Canada. should seek to put its eggs in a moves towards a trade deal produces — 12 million hogs. 4.64 million for 2011. More than 93 per cent of the broad array of baskets. with the growing South Korean It’s an opportunity Kynoch The number of hog farm- pork produced in Manitoba He cited China, Japan, market, he said. would like to see Manitoba ers has also decreased in leaves the province, destined Mexico and South Korea as “Our government has been a producers capitalize on. Manitoba, although Kynoch for other provinces or one of 35 areas of growth for hog exports. little behind the eight ball and “Manitoba has always been said that isn’t surprising. countries. But overall Canadian pork hasn’t gotten an agreement one of the best places to grow “It’s a little disappointing But despite a positive rul- exports are strong at $3.2 billion in place with South Korea,” things, we have lots of open to see we don’t have as many ing by the World Trade to 140 countries, Kynoch said. Kynoch said. “So hopefully space, lots of open land and farmers on the land, but this Organization on COOL, Kynoch “You know, until a few they can do something to get we’re one of the lowest-cost is happening right across said an appeal by the U.S. years ago I didn’t even know an agreement in place, other- production areas,” he said, add- Canada, and it’s happening means it will be more than a that many countries existed,” wise we are going to be at a 20 ing Manitoba pork also needs in the U.S. as well,” he said. year before Canadian produc- Kynoch laughed. “That’s huge.” per cent disadvantage to our to be promoted internationally. “It’s just part of the changing ers see any benefit from the He added there were also American counterparts going “Around the world people times.” ruling. $400 million in global live forward.” have to know that Manitoba is And because future trade swine exports in 2011. The chairman noted demand a huge part of exports and the [email protected]

EG - Grain Guard - 6 x 6.625 -_AGI 12-02-16 3:18 PM Page 1 Canada counter-appeals COOL ruling Create the perfect Both sides are back at the WTO climate for your bin. STAFF / A World Trade Organi- If, on the other hand, COOL’s zation panel’s ruling criticizing objective isn’t actually protection- the U.S. government’s country- ism, Canada claims the DSB “erred of-origin labelling (COOL) law by failing to define the objective at is now under appeal from both a sufficiently detailed level.” sides of the table. The WTO last week reported Alternative measures receiving formal notice that If the WTO’s Appellate Body Canada, like the U.S., plans to rejects the DSB’s finding that appeal parts of last November’s COOL fails to fulfil a legitimate ruling from the WTO Dispute objective, Canada then wants a Settlement Body (DSB). ruling from the Appellate Body The U.S. filed its appeal on stating “there are less trade- March 23, seeking to overturn the restrictive alternative meas- DSB’s ruling that COOL violates ures” the U.S. could use to meet Washington’s WTO obligations COOL’s objective. and does not fulfil its legitimate If such alternative measures objective of consumer education. are available to the U.S., Canada Canada, however, wants to shut says, then COOL violates the down the part of the DSB’s ruling Agreement on Technical Barriers that implies COOL’s main objec- to Trade. tive was legitimate in the first The DSB panel ruled in place. November that COOL is “incon- Grain Guard manufactures the most trusted Natural Air Canada’s appeal, dated March sistent with the United States’ 28, disputes the DSB’s view that WTO obligations” and unfairly Grain Drying Equipment, Aeration Fans and Low the panel was supposed to iden- affords “less favourable treat- Temperature Heaters for grain storage management, tify a potential objective of COOL ment to imported Canadian cattle aeration and conditioning. rather than its actual objective. and hogs than to like domestic It also disputes the DSB’s find- products.” Grain Guard fans are designed to aerate your crop ing that COOL’s objective is legiti- The Canadian Cattlemen’s mate within the WTO Agreement Association has said it expects an efficiently with maximum air flow at lower to medium on Technical Barriers to Trade. oral hearing before the Appellate static pressures. Canada alleges the DSB panel Body on the U.S. appeal to hap- failed to make an “objective pen later this month or early May. Call your local Grain Guard dealer today for more info! assessment of the facts demon- The Appellate Body generally has strating that the objective of the up to three months to finish a 1-800-565-2840 www.grainguard.ca COOL measure is protectionism.” report after such hearings. 36 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 19, 2012 column Adverse consequences of phenylbutazone Indiscriminate use can harm the horse, and does not address the cause of the pain being treated

Carol Shwetz, DVM Inflammation and pain when allowed their Horse Health course are a part of the natural healing process.

henylbutazone, referred to as “bute” amongst P horsemen, is a non-ster- oidal anti-inflammatory drug use. It is not given intramuscularly Phenylbutazone’s injurious used for the short-term relief of as it is extremely irritating to the and lethal toxicities often come pain, inflammation, and fever tissues. as a complete surprise to own- in horses. It is one of the most ers due to ignorance, careless common medications adminis- Risky practice dosing, or failing to recognize tered to horses but indiscrimi- Despite the manufacturer’s rec- factors that increase the likeli- nate use is wrought with adverse ommendations that phenyl- hood of adverse effects. consequences. Therefore horse butazone be administered under Certain populations of horses owners must be aware of its veterinary supervision, many such as foals, ponies, older appropriate and prudent use. horse owners administer their horses and debilitated or dehy- Phenylbutazone is indicated own “bute.” Non-steroidal anti- drated horses carry a higher risk for the treatment of a wide vari- inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for harm. Horses that are dehy- ety of musculoskeletal ailments. such as phenylbutazone affect drated are particularly suscep- These can include but are not the body by blocking the cascade tible to phenylbutazone toxicity, limited to acute sprains, strains, of chemicals that produce pros- since blood flow to the kidneys injuries, muscular overuse, taglandins, which are respon- is already compromised. Phenylbutazone is recommended by the manufacturer for veterinary use only. tendonitis, degenerative joint sible for symptoms of pain and A phenomena known as diseases, navicular syndrome, inflammation. Prostaglandins “stacking” has become an Information Document. The and inflammation can be coun- laminitis, and arthritis. The hall- are also responsible for main- increasingly common practice EID identifies the horse and a terproductive, even harmful to mark of these ailments is pain taining blood flow to vital tissues whereby non-steroidal anti- record of medications adminis- the long-term well-being of the and inflammation. such as the lining of the stom- inflammatory drugs and/or tered to that horse over the pre- horse. Since phenylbutazone can ach, intestinal tract and kidneys. medications are combined in vious six months. Horses that Pain is an intelligent form of alleviate pain in horses it may As a result phenylbutazone’s hopes of further reducing pain have received phenylbutazone communication from the body. be used inappropriately to mask mechanism of action in the and inflammation. These prac- are not eligible for slaughter Inflammation and pain when lameness for competition, work body places vital tissues at risk, tices greatly increase the poten- as phenylbutazone has been allowed their course are a part or sale purposes. As such regu- potentially damaging the lin- tial of adverse side-effects. found to be linked to bone of the natural healing process. lations regarding its use varies ing of the gastrointestinal tract marrow toxicity in humans. As a messenger, pain brings within disciplines and their gov- and compromising blood flow Document required The Canadian Food Inspection information. An understanding erning bodies. to the kidneys. Clinical signs The indiscriminate use of phe- Agency has zero tolerance for of pain leads to clear decision- Phenylbutazone is frequently of phenylbutazone toxicity nylbutazone in horses whether phenylbutazone in food. Horse making and management in the first drug of choice for pain include loss of appetite, depres- obtained through or out- owners may expect increas- the health and welfare of the control and inflammation because sion, teeth grinding, mild colic, side the prescription system ing vigilance and prudence by horse. Then and only then is it is relatively inexpensive and weight loss, renal failure, and will continue to come under veterinary practitioners whom pain relief truly effective and effective. It is carried under many edema under the belly and increasing scrutiny. As of July prescribe phenylbutazone. compassionate. brand labels and is available in in the legs. Hemorrhages and 31, 2010 all horses slaugh- Medications that relieve pain tablet or paste formulation for oral ulcers often occur in the mouth, tered for human consumption and inflammation without Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian administration, or as an injectable esophagus, stomach, cecum in Canada must arrive at the heeding and acknowledging the specializing in equine practice at product strictly for intravenous and right dorsal colon. slaughterhouse with an Equine experience that created the pain Westlock, Alta. THE MICHELIN® AG $ PER TIRE news Bison farmer fined

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Social enterprise study reveals an “overlooked” sector’s economic impact Non-profits had a commercial side that generates millions in revenues and wages

By Lorraine Stevenson ally regarded “as real businesses,” co-operator staff but their economic impact cer- tainly is, said Reimer. ood works can pay unex- “If you look at the employment pected dividends. numbers, revenue generated from G Take, for example, EPIC market activities and contracts, de St. Malo Inc. (SMILE of St. Malo and sales and even income tax Inc.). paid, some of them are quite sig- The 38-year-old non-profit nificant,” he said. organization serving people with The survey could have included intellectual disabilities has 62 full- more groups, said Reimer, noting time and part-time employees — social enterprise can encompass making it the largest employer in a broad range of ventures, such the RM of De Salaberry. as farmers’ markets or even local Some workers run the recycling curling clubs. program, which serves six sur- “This was a starting point,” he rounding municipalities. Others said. “We got a sampling.” work in product construction and The challenge now is getting the assembly, make or package a large word out, said Reimer. The organi- range of goods, including pet toys, zation wants to get the study into survey stakes, fishing gear and the hands of more community lead- emergency candles, for national ers and economic development offi- companies. A sewing depart- cials, and promote the idea that the ment turns out thousands of bags Maurice Boisjoli is one of over 60 persons at Epic Smile de St. Malo Inc., the RM of De social enterprise model is “another handed out at conventions. Salaberry’s largest employer. Boisjoli is employed in the woodworking and assembly tool in the tool box” for pursuing And their wages stay in the com- economic development. departments of Epic/Smile, pictured here applying a logo to MTS survey stakes. munity because those working “This is a model that, like the Photo: courtesy of Epic Smile here live here too. co-operative model, offers some “Everyone gains from this,” says answers to those things,” he said. Hélène Larivière, the organization’s Canadian Community Economic If you haven’t heard much about “The core purpose of this business executive director. Development Network. “social enterprise,” you’re not model is to benefit local people.” A new study that looked at “I suspect that most people are alone. It’s not a term used widely Similar surveys have been her organization plus another aware of the rich contributions of because it’s not a legal definition done in B.C. and Alberta, and are 117 other so-called “social these organizations,” said CCEDN like a co-op, sole proprietorship or underway in Ontario and Eastern enterprises” in Manitoba shows official Brendan Reimer. charity, said Reimer. Canada. they pack a considerable eco- “But we tend to say ‘that’s a good The CCED’s definition for this The research is a joint effort nomic punch. The organiza- social program’ or see the social research was “a business venture between the CCED Network, tions, two-thirds of which are side of their equation instead of owned or operated by a non-profit Mount Royal University’s Institute located in smaller centres, col- seeing that as a good chunk of our organization that sells goods or for Non-Profit Studies, and Simon lectively generated $55.4 mil- local economy.” provides service in the market for Fraser University with funding lion in revenues, made at least The groups surveyed are the primary purpose of creating from the United Way, Assiniboine $41.5 million in sales, and paid engaged in a host of activities, a blended return on investment, Credit Union and the Social wages of $25.3 million to more including resource management both financial as well as social, Sciences and Humanities Research than 3,750 people. The data and construction, food services, environmentally and culturally.” Council of Canada. was gleaned from their 2010 fis- retail sales, arts and culture, and Organizations known primarily cal reports and collected by the health and social services. for their social mission aren’t usu- [email protected]

Netley-Libau project wins innovation award Cattails have the ability to displace coal as a fuel source as research focuses on bioenergy

By Shannon Vanraes able to replace coal as a fuel. The proc- “Right now we are looking at appli- co-operator staff ess used is one that can be duplicated cations within the agricultural region, anywhere cattails are plentiful. looking at obvious areas to get cat- he Netley-Libau Nutrient- And interest in the process is grow- tails from, such as storm water ditches, Bioenergy Project has been rec- ing, said Grosshan. retention ponds and things like that,” Tognized by the Manitoba Round “We now have a partnership with said the researcher. Table for Sustainable Development as Minnesota, where they are also doing But the project hasn’t lost sight of it seeks commercial opportunities for research and looking at starting a simi- the other benefits the marsh and its its findings. lar program,” he said. cattails provide, such as habitat devel- After receiving the award for Other regions, including in Ontario opment, flood mitigation and nutrient Innovation and Research for and as far away as Florida, have also management. Sustainability at the Manitoba legisla- expressed interest in the Netley-Libau Comprised of shallow lakes, chan- ture, lead researcher Richard Grosshan project, he added. nels and wetland, the marsh occupies said the focus of the project has “Florida has an issue with nuisance 250 square kilometres at the mouth changed since he began work at the cattails and this is one way to address of the Red River, offering a valuable marsh in 2006. that,” Grosshan said. opportunity to prevent extra phospho- “It’s one of the surprising things,” The project, a partnership rus from entering Lake Winnipeg. Grosshan said. “When we first started, with the University of Manitoba, For every hectare of cattails, between Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord we were primarily doing it for nutri- Ducks Unlimited Canada, and the 20 and 40 kilograms of phosphorus can Mackintosh (l to r) presents a Sustainability Award ent management, and now much International Institute for Sustainable be harvested, Grosshan said. to Richard Grosshan, lead researcher at Netley-Libau of the focus is on the potential for Development’s Water Innovation “And that doesn’t include the phos- Nutrient-Bioenergy Project and Hank Venema of bioenergy.” Centre, has also provided information phorus trapped in the stalks and the the International Institute for Sustainable Develop- For example, project staff have har- about bioenergy useful in other appli- roots,” he added. ment’s Water Innovation Centre at the Manitoba vested cattails from the Netley-Libau cations to create a value-added, low- legislature. photo: Shannon VanRaes Marsh and turned them into pellets carbon biofuel. [email protected] 38 The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 19, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Send your recipes or recipe request to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, RecipeSwap Carman, Man. ROG OJO or email: [email protected] The quickening pulse How-to resources for cooking beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas expand

ture of lentils, as well as the ease in preparing and using them. Lorraine Stevenson This is a go-to site for everything you ever want- Crossroads Recipe Swap ed to know about lentils and a great resource to be inspired to eat them more often. You can also download or order a great recipe book from this website. aving lunch with friends a couple of years ago, we naturally began talking about Mission ImPulsible Hfood and the subject came around to And while still on the topic of pulses, Pulse Can- “pulses.” Surprisingly, few knew what a “pulse” ada and Manitoba Pulse Growers Association actually was. Few also ate lentils or chickpeas on hosted their annual provincial “Mission ImPulsi- any regular basis, although they were curious to ble” April 4, with three teams of students from the learn more. University of Manitoba competing before a panel Red Lentil, White Bean My friends have definitely heard of pulses now, of judges to create new pulse-food innovations. and eat them more often too, thanks to the grow- The competitors' creations are another indication and Beef Sloppy Joes ing number of articles they’re seeing with accom- how pulse-based foods are finding their ways into I don’t think I’ve seen directions as simple as panying recipes. Seldom, for instance, does an is- our diets. these in a long time. This is a low-calorie, deli- sue of the popular Canadian magazine Chatelaine Veggie samosa patty made with 30 per cent cious meal that couldn’t be easier to make. now go by without at least one recipe devoted to chickpea and white kidney bean flour was the using a bean, or pea, chickpea or lentil as the main first-place winner in the competition. 2 19-oz. cans navy beans ingredient. Plus, word about the role pulses play in A Chinese steamed bun made with a combina- 3 lbs. ground beef health maintenance now reaches many more of us tion of wheat flour as well as pea, chickpea, lentil 2 c. dry split red lentils in the popular press. and pinto beans came in second place. Consider 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes All this is the result of an ambitious action plan the impact such a reformulated staple product like 28-oz. can diced tomatoes laid out by the pulse industry to boost consump- this might have in a country of 1.4 billion people! 3 carrots, chopped tion of pulse-based foods, followed up with several Third place went to the creators of a breaded 2 celery stalks, chopped years of extensive research, including clinical re- chicken wing, a gluten-free product made with search trials to show how regular consumption of chickpea flour in the batter and mixed with nuts 4 cloves garlic, chopped pulses can help lower cholesterol and shed extra and spices for the original flavour and crunch. 12 c. water weight and help those with diabetes manage their The first-place winners will be taking their tasty 1/3 c. molasses disease. samosa on to compete against other provincial 1/3 c. brown sugar What we ultimately needed to know, however, is winners in the national competitions coming up 1 tbsp. garlic powder how to cook and bake with pulses. June 27 at the Canadian Special Crops Association 1 tbsp. onion powder Another recently launched resource to entice (CSCA) annual convention. 1 tbsp. basil more of us to eat them more often is the website Students from across Canada, in university pro- 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar www.lentils.ca launched in September 2011 by grams such as food science, nutrition, marketing, Salt and pepper to taste Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, and where Canadi- home economics, culinary arts and others take an chef superstars like Michael Smith list recipes part in these annual competitions. Place uncooked ground beef into large roaster; he’s developed, and registered dietitian and author add rest of ingredients and bake for about 2.5 of Go Undiet: 50 Small Actions for Lasting Weight Here are two recipes I’ve selected hours at 375 F (190 C). Add salt and pepper to Loss, Gloria Tsang talk about the flavour and tex- from lentils.ca. Enjoy! taste. Source: www.lentils.ca

Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, minced 1-1/2 tsp. curry powder 2 c. dry green lentils, rinsed 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 9 oz. frozen cut green beans 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes in juice 1/2 c. cilantro leaves, chopped Plain low-fat yogurt for serving Coarse salt and black pepper In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high. Add onion, carrots, celery and bay leaf. Cook, stirring until vegetables are softened, five to seven minutes. Add garlic and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about one more minute. Add seven cups of water and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and continue to cook, covered, until lentils and potato are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add green beans and toma- toes with juice. Cook until warmed through, two to four minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt. Source: www.lentils.ca The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 19, 2012 39 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

“ ook at that! Now isn’t that a sight?” Andrew shrugged. “I don’t really know,” he said. Rose Jackson gazed out from the The “But it’s very different from Rapid Esca-wahaaa.” lounger on which she was reclining in “Well, if you don’t know what it is, then how do the middle of the front lawn. Up above you know it’s the problem?” asked Rose. a bright-blue sky was dotted with a few “I read it on the Internet,” said Andrew. Lwispy clouds. The yard was the usual early-spring Jacksons “Ah,” said Rose. “If you read it on the Internet it greyish-brown colour, and beyond the yard the pas- BY ROLLIN PENNER must be true.” ture was beginning to turn a pale shade of green. “Exactly my thinking,” said Andrew. “The closest “It’s hard to believe.” Rose looked at her husband I can tell is it has something to do with the fact that Andrew who was slouched lazily in a lawn chair farmland has increased from $200 an acre to $800 next to her. Andrew took a second to respond. an acre in a single generation which has created “What’s hard to believe?” he asked. what’s known as a paradigm shift.” “That it’s the fi rst week of April and the only Rose furrowed her brow. “Which is just a fancy white stuff in the pasture is the sheep,” said Rose. way of saying that you can’t buy as much as you “Yeah, what a difference a year makes,” said An- used to with a pair’a dimes, right?” drew. “Last year the snow stayed around forever “Pretty much,” said Andrew. “But what it also and after that it was so wet we had to fence off means, apparently, is that for the fi rst time in ag- the ponds to keep the animals from getting snail- ricultural history the family farm will no longer be borne diseases. This year it’s so dry it looks like the owned by a guy who farms it with his wife and kids. Dirty ’30s. Without all the blowing dust and grind- The family farm will actually be owned by the fam- ing poverty, mind you,” he added. He lapsed into ily.” silence. “Why?” said Rose. “What are you thinking?” said Rose eventually. “Rapid Esca-wahaa,” said Andrew. “Thirty years Andrew chuckled. “Thirty years ago,” he said, “I ago 1,000 acres of farmland was worth $200,000. A was sitting here thinking someday this will all be farmer could sell it to one of his kids and divvy the mine. Now I’m sitting here thinking someday this money up between the rest of them. Today those will all be someone else’s.” 1,000 acres are worth $800,000, and the kid who Rose looked at him again. “Doesn’t that make wants to can’t afford to buy it so there’s no cash for you sad?” she asked. the rest of them. So the only option is for all the Andrew considered that for a moment. “Not re- kids to own it together. Even if they’re not all farm- ally,” he said. “Mostly it worries me.” ing.” “Worries you?” “That’s going to require a lot of co-operation,” Andrew nodded. “It worries me,” he said. “How said Rose. we’re going to pass this down to the kids and keep “Exactly,” said Andrew. “Something farmers are everything fair and equitable.” notoriously bad at.” Rose watched a couple of lambs off in the dis- working on a plan, but just when I think I’m getting “Families mostly aren’t great at it either,” said tance separate from the fl ock and leaping haphaz- a handle on it something changes and I’m back to Rose. ardly around the pasture for a few moments before Square 1.” Andrew heaved a sigh. “Well, we have a few more they returned to their respective mothers. “Look at “So what’s the main problem?” said Rose. years,” he said. “We’ll just have to teach the kids that,” she said again. “I believe that’s what’s known “Rapid Escalating Asset Values,” said Andrew how to work together.” as gambolling.” without hesitation. “Too bad we didn’t think of that when they were “Farmers do it all the time,” said Andrew. “Why Rose looked at her husband again, this time over little,” said Rose dryly. shouldn’t the livestock?” the top of her sunglasses. “Rapid Esca-wahaaa?” Andrew smiled. “The Jackson Agricultural Co- “Gambolling,” said Rose. “Not gambling.” she said. operative,” he said. “Think we can make it work?” “Right,” said Andrew. “I see the difference.” “No,” said Andrew. “Not Rapid Esca-wahaaa. “In answer to that question,” said Rose, “I shall “I thought you were working on a plan?” said Rapid Escalating Asset Values.” quote the great, wise bear, Winnie the Pooh.” Rose. “We’ve talked about this before.” “What exactly is Rapid Escalating Asset Values?” Andrew raised a quizzical eyebrow. “Yeah, we have,” said Andrew, “and I have been said Rose. “You never can tell,” said Rose, “till you try.”

Getting an azalea to rebloom With a little effort you may be able to rejuvenate your plant

By Albert Parsons indoors during the winter and medium stays constantly moist. FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR give them a few weeks outdoors Add an all-purpose soluble fer- during our short frost-free sum- tilizer to the water once a week; ere you lucky enough mer as we work at encouraging a balanced formula will work to receive an azalea them back into bloom. fine. Remove spent blooms and Was a gift plant for Keeping a potted azalea after watch out for insect pests as Easter? Azaleas are popular the flowers have faded with the azaleas are subject to attacks pot plants used as gifts for spe- hope of encouraging the plant from both aphids and spider cial occasions such as Easter into bloom is not a terribly diffi- mites. Azaleas like humidity so and Mother’s Day. Although cult process, but it does require frequent showers under the gar- an azalea can be enjoyed until diligence in a couple of areas. den hose will both deter pests, it has finished blooming (a Firstly, azaleas are cool-weather add humidity, and keep the foli- healthy plant will bloom for plants and will not withstand age clean and attractive during several weeks) and then dis- much sun or high temperatures. the summer. carded, many gardeners simply Secondly, they demand that If the plant is quite large, you cannot chuck a healthy plant their planting medium never might like to trim it back a bit into the compost bin if there is be allowed to dry out — allow after it has finished blooming. any chance that it can be reju- this to happen and the project This also would be a good time venated and brought back into is doomed to failure. to repot the plant if the pot bloom. While the plant is flowering seems small for the amount of Azaleas are actually shrubs indoors, and after the pot is top growth. Use a pot one size that grow in subtropical and moved outdoors after danger larger than the original pot and temperate locations; they grow of frost has passed, it must be make sure the soil mix is at least and bloom outdoors on the in as cool a spot as possible and 3/4 peat moss, as they like an British Columbia coast. During protected from strong sunlight. acidic soil, which is supplied by When in bloom, an azalea’s flowers completely cover the plant and little foli- bloom time the plants are liter- An azalea will be happy on an the peat moss. ally covered with flowers, which east windowsill where it will get Before frost threatens in the age is visible. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS come in a wide variety of shades some morning sun; outdoors it fall, the plant should be moved from dark red to pink to pure will appreciate filtered light that indoors to as cool a location as ures so that this does not occur. enjoy wonderful azalea blooms white. The flowers completely is created by a leafy tree canopy possible, and where the plant Soon buds will begin to form in your indoor garden next win- hide the shiny, dark-green leaves that allows some sunlight to will receive bright light — even and will continue to do so into ter without having to purchase when a plant is in full bloom. penetrate. some morning or late-day sun- the early winter. The buds form a new plant. While we cannot grow azaleas While in bloom indoors, light. Make sure insect pests slowly so it will be late winter outdoors year round in our cold the plant should be watered don’t hitch a ride indoors; take before the plant will burst into Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, climate, we can enjoy the plants regularly so that the planting suitable precautionary meas- bloom. With any luck you will Man. 40 The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 19, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS Hallway of possibilities Here’re a few tips and tricks for painting a hall

is to paint architectural details such as Connie Oliver door frames, window frames, mouldings and trim the same shade as the walls. If Around the House you’re looking to add height to a closed- in space, a crisp white ceiling will do the trick. hen it comes to painting your home’s hallways, do you have 2. Co-ordinate with adjacent rooms. If the W tunnel vision? You’re not alone, hallway has fixed openings to other according to leading Canadian paint rooms, choose paint colours that co- brand CIL Paints. ordinate throughout the area to give the “The No. 1 question we receive from space visual flow. Rooms off the hallway people across the country is how to paint that have doors that can be closed, offer a hallway,” says Alison Goldman, market- more colour freedom. The general rule of ing communications manager for CIL thumb when it comes to painting small Paints. “Hallways are often a neglected spaces is to use light, neutral colours like area of the home and the last space to be beige, grey or white to make the space given any colour consideration, yet they look larger. Playing it safe with neutral have great potential and are simple to colours also helps brighten up the area beautify with a little paint and planning.” and ensure the hallway co-ordinates For starters, it’s important to take with adjoining rooms. into account the size of the space being painted and its visual relationship to sur- 3. Deck the walls with creativity. For hall- rounding rooms, Goldman said. “As with ways that can withstand more vibrant any other room in the house, the amount colour, yellow is an enduring favourite, of lighting in the area is also an impor- ranging from mellow tones to bright, tant consideration, especially because cheery shades. Go for blue-based grey One way to create the effect of more volume in a hallway is to paint door frames, window frames, hallways tend to be tunnel-like,” she if the space gets some natural light and mouldings and trim the same shade as the walls. PHOTO: COURTESY CIL PAINTS explains. rose-based grey to add warmth. Icy Goldman provides this easy three-step pink or a pale green give the hallway a Goldman says, explaining that highly closet door in a foyer will lighten things guide to choosing the right paint colour shabby chic touch, while antique whites durable, washable paints are recom- up as well. Consider mirrored doors for for the job: and creams lend a classic look. More mended. “We pass through our home’s hall closets to visually open up a tight dramatic colours like red, brown and hallways likely more than any other space. Adding a light-coloured hallway 1. Create colour illusions. Use colour to even black — framed by light-coloured space in the house, so we might as well runner over dark flooring will also give correct odd-shaped spaces, such as a trim — can be used to create a stunning ensure we enjoy the view for a long time the space an open and airy feel. hallway that is long and narrow. Paint the space. Keep in mind that since walls in to come,” says Goldman. “With these Keep the hallway free of obstacles and long walls a lighter colour and the far, the hallway are close together, the colour easy guidelines, transforming a hallway protruding accessories that may hinder short wall a darker colour to compress will appear more intense than it would in from drab to fab is as easy as 1-2-3.” traffic flow. Create a little dazzle by the space. To make a narrow hallway other rooms. installing a light fixture like a chandelier. look larger, paint the ceiling a very dark “No matter what colour you choose for Other ways to lighten and brighten Turn your sallow halls into hallowed colour, which creates the feeling of the your hallways, it’s critical to use the right Adding light-reflecting mirrors in a hall- halls with a quick update. walls being higher. Another way to create paint product since hallways are high- way will brighten and visually expand the effect of more volume in a hallway traffic areas that take a lot of abuse,” a small space. Painting a dark entry or Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Winnipeg.

Fruits of our labour READER’S PHOTOS Just like growing vegetables and flowers, relationships need to be carefully tended

By Marilyn Goertzen Freelance contributor

Gardening can be a rewarding experience. First we till, preparing the seedbed. We carefully plan, sow the seed and mark the rows. We expect our vegetables to grow where we have planted them. Some years the rain and sunshine come in just the right amounts. When we get too much rain or not enough, it becomes more challenging. Last summer was such a year. My delphinium was not doing well. I fertilized it and watered it regularly. Soon a new shoot grew and then blossomed well after I thought it With some tender care, the delphinium was too late in the season. The flowers finally blossomed late into the season still looked nice after a few frosts and a last year. PHOTO: MARILYN GOERTZEN light snowfall. Depending on our efforts, there will be fruit for our labour, whether the neighbouring children, or lending a hand vegetables or flowers. when a job needs to get done. Building relationships with people can be When we plant a good seed we will reap equally rewarding. Sowing seeds of kind- a good harvest, even though, like the del- ness — visiting shut-ins, clearing driveways, phinium, we may have to wait awhile for the making a meal for a new mother — can be fruit of our labour. a good start. You can continue to cultivate Rain quickly turned to ice as the temperature dropped. PHOTO: CINDY MURRAY the friendship by arranging a play date with Marilyn Goertzen writes from Grunthal, Man.