Lake Manitoba Ranchers Fear Another Year of Losses

April 26, 2012 are a sea of muck. Jonas Johnson stands on the seven-foot dike built around his yard. Behind him, formerly productive hayfields that extend to the Lake Manitoba shore, FLOOD DAMAGE fear another year of losses Lake Manitoba ranchers Soggy ranchers appeal to province to extend last year’s compensation programs to include this year

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Publication Mail Agreement 40069240 R co-operator staff Stevenson By Lorraine Federal government will centralize delivery of CAAP funding after March 2014 Adaptation councils lose budget month, which announced announced last which budget month, 2012 Flaherty’s Jim Minister Finance federal Ottawa. of to out program the centralize government federal the by move a in 2014, March after (CAAP) Program Adaptation Agricultural Canadian federal the of administrators as role FILIPINO FAMILIES REUNITE HELP RUSSELL CHILDREN fundraising campaign » campaign fundraising Young started sister brother and The moved was flagged in in flagged was moved The aaa r lsn their losing are Canada across councils tation adap- agriculture egional o. 17 n |$1.75 SERVING MANITOBFARMERINCE1925|Vol.70, Pa G e federal government and 14 14 and government long federal the between two-decades relationship nearly a councils. the through flowed regional funding while Canada, Food Agri- and Agriculture by ered project development, was deliv- innovation and earmarked adaptation for is which funding, department. the across programs bution - contri and grants all of ery Agri-Food deliv- and consolidate will Canada Agriculture 12 The move effectively ends ends effectively move The project CAAP National-level of projects. accountability and monitoring consistency,greater providing while duplication, project of risk reduce to but work cils’ coun about not was istration program’s admin- the tralize cen- and consolidate to sion Agri-Food deci- the and said (AAFC) Canada Agriculture in 1995. Adaptation formed which (MRAC) Council, Rural Manitoba the including Canada, in tory - terri and province every ing represent- councils regional soepro for spokesperson A SELLERS AND “ FOR ORGANIC BUYERS FOR BUYERS ORGANIC DATING”SPEED sellers leads to aglutsellers » hot year’s last say growing Experts - T off there — and the rest of it is it of rest the and — there off the deluge, tells a different story. from site yard their protect to built government the dike foot the shore. and yard the between field aged corn man- tightly lush a in a growing crop shows It ducers. pro- grain still were they when taken farm the of photo an there’s aerial porch, their of wall the On year. last until good — living a provide to used Crown leases and on quarters produce five their they forage The lakeshore. the from about mile a half house 94-year-old a in live Lydia wife his and Johnson sights. common aregraze seagulls only now where pastures tail-filled cat- and fences, downed drains, damage theycaused. chair of Ontario”s Agricultural Agricultural Ontario”s of chair government.”eral John Kikkert, fed- the and AFC between ship relation20-year- almost an end “will decision government’s the Food and said (AFC), Alberta of Council Agriculture the of “disappointing news.” funding eral fed- future of delivery council regional abandon to move the called Canada across persons spokes- council Adaptation Disappointing co-operator staff / langruth By Daniel Winters “We ain’t going to get a crop a get to ain’tgoing “We Now,fromseven-view the the Jonas farmer Langruth-area clogged fields, Flooded ete Bogtn chair Broughton, Heather

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.S. employment firm CareerCast has issued U its annual ratings of CROPS best and worst jobs, and it isn’t good news if you are trying to hire someone for your dairy farm. “Speed dating” Dairy farmer ranked as the second-worst job for 2012, for organics worse than last year, when Matching buyers and it ranked 16th. Poor working sellers by putting them environment and stress cou- in the same room 29 pled with physical demands gave it a rating only slightly better than lumberjack. Even enlisted soldier scored Milking these would definitely be a stressful job. slightly better than dairy farmer, followed by oil rig FEATURE worker, newspaper reporter, tems analyst and applied be one of the most rewarding (editor’s note: what if we’re mathematician. jobs. You get a chance to see RM of Grey reporting on dairy farming?) Dairy farmers commenting all your hard work pay off in waiter/waitress, meter reader, on CareerCast’s website took the amount that is produced. dispute goes to dishwasher, butcher and issue with the ratings. What is better than being able broadcaster. “To each his own. There is to see the positives of all your Municipal Board If you want less stress and nothing better than having hard work?” said another. more money, CareerCast says 50, 100, even thousands of Based on some comments, Consultation process you should sit in front of a co-workers (cattle) that never CareerCast committed an on drainage project 34 computer and write code all judge you, are always happy even more grievous error than proves controversial day. It put software engineer to see you and are able to give downgrading the profession. at the top of the best job list, you an extreme feeling of sat- The web page on dairy farm- followed by actuary, human isfaction every day. Keep in ing features a smiling farmer resources manager, dental mind being a business owner in front of a group of black CROSSROADS hygienist, financial planner, is a stressful job regardless of baldies rather than Holsteins. occupational therapist, online which industry it is,” said one. Milking them definitely ad salesman, computer sys- “Being a dairy farmer can would be stressful. Family reunions in Russell

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FIRST CANADIAN BIOFUEL FLIGHT Agriculture gets little mention in new provincial budget Gas taxes are up, riparian credit is gone and nutrient management gets a 10 per cent tax credit in Manitoba’s 2012 budget

By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

arm leaders were under- whelmed by the first F budget from Manitoba’s former agriculture minister. “I was with other farm leaders afterwards and we really didn’t have much to talk about,” said Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers. Finance Minister Stan Struthers’ budget included a top-up of $15 an acre for Excess Moisture Insurance but that had been announced in January. Porter Airlines workers fill a Bombardier Q400 turboprop April 17 There was also a 10 per cent for what Porter says is the first biofuel-powered revenue flight in tax credit for the installation Canada. The plane flew to Ottawa with one engine powered with a of nutrient management sys- Doug Chorney FILE PHOTOS Doug Dobrowolsk 50-50 mixture of biofuel and jet fuel. The combination included 49 tems, but Chorney said it would provide little relief to farmers per cent oil derived from camelina, and one per cent from carinata. who have to install expensive generated by the gas tax and a new systems to meet what he $35 increase in vehicle registra- “We’re getting hog described as “ineffective” pro- tion fees won’t fund municipal vincial regulations. infrastructure, which is in need of barns shutting down “That’s not going to go very repair across the province. because they can’t NEWS far,” said Chorney. “We’re get- “Overall there is a lot of dis- comply, and this ting hog barns shutting down appointment with the budget,” won’t change that.” because they can’t comply and said Dobrowolski. “It also pro- this won’t change that.” vides nothing new for housing, Province urged to lion, have been issued. Of “This will help producers deal which is something we dis- DOUG CHORNEY that, $162 million was paid with the additional manure, cussed with government.” speed up flood through Excess Moisture nutrient management regula- There are housing shortages compensation Insurance (EMI). tions to be introduced in 2013,” across the province, and not just KAP is also continuing to added Karl Kynoch, chairman of in the area of low-income hous- mitment to healthy waterways,” By Allan Dawson lobby the province to allow Manitoba Pork Council. “But we ing, he said. said Chorney. CO-OPERATOR STAFF / PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE farmers to buy down their hoped to see more significant “Even a young working cou- Although a relatively small EMI deductible in five per support for producers. Based ple is going to have difficulty number of producers were he flood waters have cent increments. Right now on how important our indus- finding a home,” he said. using the riparian tax credit, long receded, but farmers can only buy down try is to the province, we were Farmers will be hurt by the he said there was potential to T many flood victims are to a five per cent deductible. hopeful that the pork indus- decision to apply sales tax to increase that number by updat- still stuck in limbo. That’s a big cost for some try would have figured more premiums for property, casu- ing the application process. “Some Lake Manitoba farmers whose deductible prominently.” alty, group life, and land titles “It was something that sent people have gotten full com- has risen after several years Both leaders also said they insurance, said Tory Agriculture the right message to producers, pensation, some have got of claims, said KAP president were disappointed the budget Critic Blaine Pedersen. and that is important,” added none,” Plumas farmer Lorne Doug Chorney. did not increase the school tax “Employees and employers will Ian Wishart, the Tory’s water Rossnagel told delegates Delegates also passed a rebate for farmland, which will be paying more,” Pedersen said. stewardship critic. at Keystone Agricultural resolution calling on the remain at 80 per cent. “There is nothing positive here, Overall, the government’s Producers’ General Council federal and provincial gov- And while the gas tax is going it’s a tax-and-spend budget.” projected deficit for 2012-13 meeting on April 10. ernments to help establish up by 2.5 cents per litre, the Manitoba Agriculture, Food is $460 million, which includes “It’s just a real a grain centre of excellence increase won’t apply to diesel and Rural Initiatives will have taking $56 million out of the hodgepodge.” in Manitoba. However, fuel. its budget cut by half a per cent, rainy-day fund. Struthers said KAP has been pressing the just two days later, Ottawa “This shouldn’t affect farmers but that is less than the overall he is confident the government province to settle outstand- announced it will close the in a big way, but it’s never good 3.9 per cent reduction in core will keep its pledge to balance ing claims and delegates Winnipeg Cereal Research for industry to have an increase government spending. However, the books in two years. back those efforts with a Centre, which was supposed like this,” said Chorney. the province is ending the ripar- “We are on track to return to resolution urging the govern- to be one of the centre’s But higher fuel costs will ian tax credit, which encour- balance by 2014,” he said. “We ment to act quickly. occupants. hurt municipalities, said aged the preservation and crea- will get there responsibly with- As of early April, 11,600 Doug Dobrowolski, head of tion of natural areas that slow out cutting the services that payments, totalling $184 mil- [email protected] the Association of Manitoba and filter water run-off. matter most.” Municipalities, adding he was “That’s sort of a contradiction also disappointed to learn income in terms of the province’s com- [email protected] Does thistle make you bristle? Curtail* M the leading broadleaf herbicide for Canada thistle infestations.

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Here’s your chance

t’s a common rant in the coffee shops and at the microphone of farm meet- I ings. It’s been the subject of confer- ences and multi-stakeholder think-tanks. People outside of agriculture just don’t understand what it means to be a farmer. Farm Credit Canada recently consulted with its Farm Vision Panel on the matter and came up with a pretty definitive picture of how farmers see the situation. Laura Rance “Producers who participated in the Editor online discussions agree that it is important for consumers to believe that the Canadian agriculture industry supplies them with safe, high-quality food. However, participants believe there is a disconnect between urbanites and farmers. They feel they are underappreciated by the general public because of a lack of awareness of the production of food. “Producers want consumers to be more educated about how hard they work, what goes into producing food and that they receive a very small percentage of the consumer cost of the end product. The challenge of raising informed consumers “Producers feel that consumers are not educated well enough on the production of their food, therefore finding By Barb Galbraith It’s commonly accepted that deliberately hurt- it frustrating to have meaningful agricultural conversations ing an animal is bad. So wouldn’t killing a healthy with consumers.” ne hundred years ago when Canadians animal be the ultimate in bad? For those people The FCC survey uncovered another disconnect. While often butchered their own meat and who follow vegetarian or vegan diets, the answer farmers want consumers to understand their passion for O pulled vegetables from their own gardens, would be a resounding, “Yes!” People should have what they do and the pride they take in producing a quality they did not need to contemplate the source of the opportunity to choose to be a vegetarian, but result, they don’t talk about that for fear of being boastful or their food. They could see it with their own eyes. you cannot make an informed choice without making what they do sound too easy. Today, our access to food is so easy that we need enough information. “When producers are asked what the topic of conversa- not contemplate the source either. There are far tion was the last time they spoke with someone outside agri- too many stories of people who think food pro- Glut of information culture, just two per cent of those conversations are about duction begins and ends in the supermarket, like Ironically, there is a glut of information aimed at food safety and quality. Rather, these discussions tend to the one a friend recently told me. A child he knew consumers. Numerous sources provide countless focus on production costs, commodity prices and weather.” had explained how people used to eat animals conflicting theories on the best diet, offer charts But their panelists also admitted to doing precious little to in the “old days.” The girl thought we were lucky with nutritional levels and warn about bad-for- change things. In fact, the majority of respondents shy away because now we didn’t eat animals. Instead, we ate you foods, as defined by whatever special-interest from encounters of the urban kind. food. I inquired as to the young lady’s age, surmis- group. We are flooded with reports on problems “I’d rather talk to a group of apes, they’d understand me ing she would be at most five or six years. Imagine in commercial food production from contamina- better,” stated one Manitoba beef producer. my surprise when I found out she was 10! tion, to misrepresentation of ingredients, to defi- We’re not sure whether that’s a reflection on the consum- Perhaps this child was correct. Maybe in her cient data on labels. ers or the producer. But either way, it’s clear farmers need to family, no animals are eaten. They might be strictly Somewhere between this overload of informa- find some common ground with the people who buy food. vegetarian. Unfortunately, I suspect this is not tion and complete ignorance of our food sources So, here’s your chance. the case. I fear it is more likely that the child is lies the median of basic facts. Producers need to Starting this Saturday, Food Matters Manitoba is look- uninformed. I can imagine a mother or father not add to this noise, but it should be “Just the facts, ing for 500 Manitoba families to participate in its Dig In wanting to say, “That’s cow you are eating.” Meat is Ma’am.” Challenge, a five-month-long exercise in raising the bar on marketed as pork or beef, not pig or cow. Most of I used to think programs like Ag in the dialogue in this province around food issues. us are far enough removed from the process that Classroom were overstating their case, espe- Check out its website at www.diginmanitoba.ca/ we often don’t think of it as having once been a cially when they offered presentations in challenge/. living animal. With all the media coverage on cases small rural schools. Surely the majority of This is a unique opportunity for farm families in this prov- of suspected ill-treatment of animals in the food people who have never lived on a farm still ince to engage in a two-way flow of information with the industry, is it any wonder people would want to know where their food comes from, espe- larger community — and it is being served to you on a silver forget where our daily fare comes from, especially cially in a small ag-based community. But the platter. when under the gaze of a sensitive child? child who was thankful that we now eat food The emphasis is on shifting more consumer food dollars The power of the media is great and below a instead of animals lives in a small ag-based towards locally produced products, learning new food skills certain age and cognitive level, children cannot community. Many more just like her live in through community activities and increasing awareness on easily make the fine distinctions that adults do. large cities. food fairness — including fair prices for farmers. Media promotions for the prevention of cruelty Food security is a big issue in North American. Participants commit to diverting $10 of their weekly gro- to animals are common and valid. They play a It seems odd, then, that so many people don’t cery bill to locally produced food, participating in at least valuable role in a caring society. But what child really seem to have a clue as to what their food two of the 40 activities suggested on the Dig In website, and wouldn’t think as a result of these campaigns that actually is or where it comes from. attending at least one of the 20 workshops planned over the to eat any animal is cruel, even if that point is next five months. They have access to a host of resources, never raised in the promotion? Barb Galbraith is a freelance writer in Oakville, Man. new recipes and an ongoing opportunity to dialogue with other food lovers and producers. Farmers tend to have a pathological fear of urban-based food groups. Food Matters Manitoba has had remarkably poor success at finding partnerships with farm groups. Even the Manitoba Women’s Institute shunned its oppor- OUR HISTORY: May 5, 1988 tunity to sign on to the Manitoba Food Charter a few years back. After all, these people might be closet vegetarians or of the A front-page story in our May 5, 1988 issue was an organic ilk. (Take note that one of the workshops is on how unfortunate sign of things to come, reporting on one to get four meals out of one chicken.) of the worst dust storms in recent memory sweep- Farmers are generally more comfortable talking about ing through the Red River Valley, reducing visibility to a agriculture as a business than they are wading around in its quarter of a mile, with unnamed sources blaming it on cultural, social, and ethical realms. That’s understandable, “recreational tillage.” Zero-tillage pioneer Jim McCutcheon as the industry here in Manitoba tends to be export oriented of Homewood noted that his soil mostly stayed home, and it is how farmers earn up to half of their family income, except for a four-acre field that he maintained for compari- if farm family income statistics are to be believed. son purposes. Agriculture Minister John Wise’s warning of But farmers must never forget that while most of their a major drought in Western Canada was to come accurate customers live offshore, it is the local people who influence — 1988 was the driest year on record. Manitoba wheat their operating environment. And while approximately half yields averaged only 18.3 bushels, and many crops in the of their family income comes from the farm operation, the Red River Valley were never harvested. other half comes from off-farm jobs and support programs Had a larger crop been harvested, farmers wouldn’t financed by people in the cities. That makes them your busi- have paid much to ship it. The Crow benefit was still ness partners. It makes sense to get to know them. being paid to the railways, but they were able to obtain By taking the Dig In Challenge farmers have an oppor- an increase of 15 per cent to $7.27 per tonne for the next tunity to find that common ground that is so desperately crop year. lacking between farmers and consumers. Besides, you might The issue also reported on the first election victory learn something. for Premier Gary Filmon’s PCs, though with a minority of just 25 seats due to a surprising surge to 20 seats by the [email protected] Liberals under Sharon Carstairs. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK Beef producers must engage the public on animal welfare Development of a new code of practice means producers must get involved

By Cam Dahl general manager, manitoba beef producers Engaging the public in nimal welfare. These two words this conversation is one often evoke a strong response of the key reasons why A from livestock producers across Manitoba Beef Producers the country who feel that their way of life is under siege by those who don’t is proud to be part of the understand them and don’t grasp effort to bring Dr. Temple what they do for society. Grandin to Manitoba on One just has to look at a few head- May 23. lines to understand why farmers may feel this way. Animal rights groups are focused on agriculture and they are calling on the public to support their efforts. Often our response has been to be dismissive of the concerns these codes because it makes them raised. But animal agriculture needs feel good, they are taking these steps to take a step back from the tradi- in response to consumer demand. tional defensive responses to these issues. New code of practice Activist groups like to portray our Producers should take this trend producers as heartless exploiters of seriously. We need to tell our story their animals. But that is simply not to urban Canadians, who are mostly the case. All of the farmers I know care divorced from the realities of where very deeply about the welfare of the their food comes from. Producers livestock under their care. Producers need to make a much greater effort go to extraordinary measures, some- to demonstrate the high standards Dr. Temple Grandin will be in Manitoba on May 23. file photo times at significant personal sacrifice, of care under which our animals are to protect the health of their animals. raised. Our success at accomplishing Activists do have it wrong, but this goal will determine if the words words, what regulations need to be in lives and they are finding new ways to that is not a reason to dismiss, out “animal welfare” will be a nemesis place to ensure animals arrive at their get their messages across via YouTube of hand, concerns from civil society. that drags down our industry, or an destination healthy? videos and other social media such as Consumers in Canada and through- opportunity to differentiate Canadian These processes should be viewed Facebook. If we want urban Canada out our key international markets are products in world markets and as an opportunity for, not an impedi- to pay more attention to our message demanding to know more about their enhance our bottom lines. ment to, our industry. If the NFAC and we need to tell our stories and not just food. Where does that steak come Beef producers in Manitoba are the CFIA do their jobs, beef produc- leave the playing field to the activists. from? Who produced it? How was it going to be hearing a lot more about ers will have a clear way of proving to Engaging the public in this conver- raised? animal welfare issues in the coming society what we already know — we sation is one of the key reasons why Governments are responding to year. The National Farm Animal Care care about the welfare of our animals. Manitoba Beef Producers is proud these questions. After all, the people Council (NFAC) is in the process of It is critical that our industry is to be part of the effort to bring Dr. asking are the same ones who elect revising the code of practice for beef open to conversations with the public Temple Grandin to Manitoba on May politicians to office. If we agricultural production. NFAC includes represen- on animal welfare issues. Few people 23. Dr. Grandin brings a wealth of producers don’t answer these ques- tatives from producer groups (e.g., understand the measures farmers knowledge and experience to her dis- tions, the only people left to provide Canadian Cattlemen’s Association), take to protect the well-being of their cussion of animal handling, trans- information are the activists. the federal government, provincial animals. When voters don’t under- port, animal environment and facility Governments are not the only governments and civil society through stand agriculture the people they elect design. She is one of the most cele- ones that are paying attention to the humane society. This new code of don’t understand agriculture issues. brated and effective animal advocates the question “where does my food practice will likely be open for public Politicians who don’t understand will in the world. come from?” Our customers are pay- discussion by the end of this summer pass legislation and regulations that Dr. Grandin is also an active con- ing attention as well. Large purchas- or early fall. target agriculture instead of recogniz- sultant to the livestock industry. Her ers like McDonald’s and Wal-Mart are Similarly, the Canadian Food ing that producers are society’s part- work demonstrates that animal wel- developing contracts that specify how Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ners in welfare protection. fare is not an “us versus them” issue. the meat they sell must be produced. launched a review of the regulations Animal rights groups actively Going forward on this basis will ben- Our customers are not developing for the transport of animals. In other approach consumers in their daily efit everyone in the livestock sector.

We welcome readers’ comments on Public relations not to address the elephant in the room is an irrelevant argument — they issues that have been covered in the that is giving producers their other know when something is wrong. Manitoba Co-operator. In most cases the solution for hog black eye — animal welfare. The The article concluded that people we cannot accept “open” letters or producers standard operating procedures of need to be informed about the eco- copies of letters which have been sent large-scale producers can include nomic benefits the hog industry to several publications. Letters are sow stalls, PACing or thumping brings to Manitoba which accounts subject to editing for length or taste. Re: “Pork producers explore ways of unsuitable piglets, improper for 10 per cent of manufacturing We suggest a maximum of about 300 to improve their public image” handling by staff during the load- jobs. “Can you imagine where the words. (April 1). Apparently producers ing/unloading of these animals at province would be without the hog Please forward letters to want to improve their public image, collection points including sows industry?” Manitoba Co-operator, which has resulted in advertis- crippled or injured from years in I don’t have a problem with pro- 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, ing showing a farmer cuddling a cages, castration of piglets without ducers making a profit. Just stop R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 piglet, or a family involved in the benefit of anesthetic or painkillers, treating the animals like they are or email: [email protected] same activities as the rest of us, to and “boar bashing” — clipping the only a product, show them the Letters (subject: To the editor) engender that warm, fuzzy feeling teeth and breaking the snout of the respect that is due to sentient living towards producers. boar before shipping. creatures and stop the cruelty for There is also a complaint about Over 10,000 Manitobans (urban profit. funded scientific studies by spe- and rural) have signed a petition The current management of MPC cial-interest groups with a specific asking for the discontinuance of is entrenched in maintaining the goal in mind and to get a study that the sow-stall system. If the pur- status quo; instead of trying to agrees with them, a strategy that chasing public is aware of even one change public perception why not I’m guessing producers are famil- of the aforementioned practices, no change the offending practices? iar with themselves, based on the advertising in the world is going to statement that “The public rela- overcome the negative picture that Leslie Yeoman, Co-founder, tions side of it will help deliver the is painted by reality. People aren’t The Humane Education Network ‘right’ science.” stupid, and they don’t have to be (THEN), This article deals with manure intimately knowledgeable about Winnipeg run-off into Lake Winnipeg; I want the pork-producing sector, which 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 FROM PAGE ONE

RANCHERS Continued from page 1 “What scares the all black and dead and stinks,” hell out of me is that said Johnson, co-chair of the Lake Manitoba Flood Recovery they’re not talking Committee. about this year.” He said he’s satisfied with the compensation he received last year for flood damage and lost JONAS JOHNSON production. “What scares the hell out of me is that they’re not talking about this year,” he said. Grain farmers can get Living so close to Lake unseeded-acre coverage but the Manitoba was never a problem, $30-per-acre payment offered except for “minimal” flooding for forages would hardly cover during the 1950 flood, he said. the cost of seed, spray, fuel and In 1961, the Fairford channel, time. Dayholos said he won’t halfway up the lake on the west get on to his fields until mid- side, was dug and farmers were June at the earliest — meaning told they’d never be flooded this year will also be a writeoff. again. But in 1971, the Portage “That $30 just doesn’t do Diversion started bringing in nothing,” said Dayholos. “By three times as much flow as the the time you get in there, you Fairford channel takes out. won’t get nothing that you “The Portage Diversion is the could use.” culprit,” said Johnson. In an email, a spokesperson “The lake has been high since with Manitoba Agriculture, ’71,” added Lydia. Food and Rural Initiatives said Last spring, all eyes were on Producers around Lake Manitoba face a second year without being able to plant or harvest a crop, but have no word on provincial officials are still in the Hoop and Holler Bend as “assessment mode,” and no compensation. Photo: Daniel Winters the province worked feverishly decision has been made on to spare downstream residents whether or not to extend last in Winnipeg. But that effort just to calve out a herd that size,” whether compensation will be “It’s all cattails and mud. year’s programs. turned the flood into someone said Teichroeb. “And obviously, forthcoming for losses this year I have some grain land there, “No doubt some fields will else’s problem — including Tom there’s not going to be enough have gone unanswered. and it’s a soup,” said Dayholos, have been damaged and others Teichroeb, co-chair of the flood grass for them this year.” “Our situation here is exactly who added that his attempts may remain flooded, but overall recovery committee. The water the same as last year,” said at field work on even the drier this is a much different spring that flooded 25 quarters of his This year uncertain Teichroeb. “It would really be parts nearly saw his tractor which provides producers with 360-head cattle operation has Compensation flowed at a nice to have some confirmation swallowed by the mire. more options on their farms for receded, but pockets of trapped decent pace last year, leaving that we’ll have the same pro- Farther north, cattle ranches pasture and hay,” she wrote. water and saturated land means him and many others with “no gram as we had last year.” around the end of the lake, “We will be assessing the his cattle will likely stay another complaints,” he said. But things Farther up the west side of near Eddystone and Vogar, are ongoing impact as we move year on rented pastures near seemed to freeze up beginning the lake near Amaranth, Terry in worse shape than his. into the spring period. We will Plumas, and his hayfields will in December, leaving “signifi- Dayholos, a rancher and coun- Dayholos said he’s still wait- also work with producers to go uncut this summer. cant odds and ends” outstand- cillor with the RM of Alonsa, ing on some of his 2011 com- restore forage fields impacted “You couldn’t get enough ing, he said. said about 1,400 acres of land pensation and hasn’t heard “a by flooding in 2011.” feed in here for them, and you Appeals to the provincial gov- for his 275-head herd still thing” about compensation for couldn’t find enough dry area ernment for clarification on “looks like a disaster area.” this year. [email protected]

ADAPTATION BUDGET Continued from page 1 Help for Manitoba’s Adaptation Council, said in the end of their regional coun- sustainable management of a news release that regional cil, Eastley said. waterways. Pig Producers. adaptation councils have “It’s the end of CAAP funding Meanwhile, the CAAP pro- served the diversity of needs as we know it,” he said. “It’s not gram remains open for two in agricultural and agri-food the end of the council.” more years, with all current Manitoba’s Manure Management Financial sectors across the country Eastley said the challenge now CAAP projects, project time- Assistance Program can help improve the extremely well. is to move even more quickly lines and funding allocations “Canada is a very large coun- on MRAC’s expanded mandate, unchanged up until March sustainability of your operation. try with a very diverse agricul- which was announced at its 2014. tural industry from coast to March 22 annual general meet- Applications are still being coast,” Kikkert said. “Its regions ing. That includes plans to pur- accepted with the requirement The Manure Management Financial and their agricultural and agri- sue other pockets of innovation that all approved projects be Assistance Program helps Manitoba’s food sectors across the country funding beyond the agricultural completed by October 2013. have very different needs.” portfolio. Other regional councils pig producers eliminate the need to apply MRAC executive director Ted There may also be opportuni- affected include the Investment manure in the winter, minimize the risk Eastley also expressed disap- ties to work more directly with Agriculture Foundation of of leaks from their storage structures and pointment, saying there had industry to manage some of B.C., Agriculture Council install manure treatment systems to meet been some indication change their innovation-directed fund- of Saskatchewan, Quebec’s the new soil phosphorus thresholds. was coming, but the board ing, Eastley said. Conseil pour le developpement never anticipated the move to “We’ve got two years to work de l’agriculture du Quebec and This funding will help pig producers apply for the centralize funding delivery. on this and we’re thankful for Fonds de developpement de “We’re disappointed that they that,” he said. la transformation alimentaire, following beneficial management practices: would go that route,” he said. Since its inception MRAC the New Brunswick Agricultural • increased manure storage capacity for operations “And there is a definite impact. has administered almost $30 Council, Agri-Futures Nova under 300 animal units We’ve been able to react region- million in funding towards Scotia, the P.E.I. ADAPT ally and that’s been an integral about 700 innovation projects, Council, the Newfoundland • improved manure storage (repair) for all sizes of part of the success that we’ve approving funding for projects and Labrador Agri-Adapt operations had.” ranging from development of Council, the Territorial Farmers • solid-liquid separation of manure for all sizes of However, while this leaves a soil spreader which oper- Association, Yukon Agricultural MRAC and all other adaptation ates similar to a snow blower Association and Nunavut operations councils without CAAP funds for soil, to catalyzing advances Harvesters’ Association. to administer after March 2014, in manure management, as Are You Eligible? it most certainly does not spell well as riparian projects for [email protected] You must own, rent, lease, manage or control agricultural land used to produce pigs. You must also have completed an Environmental Farm Plan and have a valid Statement of Completion. To learn more, contact your local Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) GO Office or visit manitoba.ca/agriculture.

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Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Taylor Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Apr. 18 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 16 Apr. 19 Apr. 19 Apr. 20 No. on offer 1,200 618 218 1,587 568 377 1,405 300 890 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 900-1,000 111.00-119.00 110.00-119.50 n/a 110.00-125.00 120.00-129.00 n/a n/a 115.00-130.00 n/a 800-900 109.00-139.75 113.00-131.50 115.00-129.00 120.00-137.50 127.00-137.00 122.00-130.00 120.00-132.00 125.00-140.00 124.00-135.00 700-800 128.00-149.00 112.00-146.50 122.00-139.00 130.00-153.50 135.00-151.00 130.00-142.00 135.00-149.00 135.00-150.00 133.00-146.00 600-700 130.00-173.00 140.00-158.50 135.00-156.25 142.00-164.50 140.00-163.00 148.00-162.00 155.00-171.00 145.00-160.00 150.00-167.00 500-600 139.00-175.00 140.00-188.00 155.00-169.00 158.00-180.00 158.00-172.00 160.00-175.00 165.00-184.00 165.00-185.00 155.00-183.00 400-500 170.00-187.50 143.00-196.00 165.00-179.00 175.00-200.00 170.00-196.00 170.00-190.00 180.00-190.00 180.00-190.00 165.00-188.00 300-400 n/a 145.00-190.00 170.00-189.00 n/a 179.00-200.00 180.00-201.00 170.00-199.00 185.00-198.00 n/a Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. n/a 100.00-112.00 n/a 110.00-119.00 107.00-116.50 n/a n/a 110.00-120.00 n/a 800-900 105.00-119.75 110.00-131.50 105.00-115.00 112.00-125.00 114.00-128.00 120.00-127.00 n/a 120.00-130.00 115.00-127.00 700-800 115.00-143.00 110.00-135.00 112.00-125.00 120.00-135.50 121.00-135.00 125.00-135.00 120.00-130.00 135.00-140.00 125.00-140.00 600-700 117.00-153.25 120.00-145.00 122.00-140.00 130.00-149.00 132.00-144.00 132.00-145.00 130.00-150.00 140.00-145.00 128.00-145.00 500-600 120.00-155.00 135.00-154.00 132.00-157.00 140.00-172.00 138.00-153.00 142.00-156.00 145.00-157.00 150.00-160.00 130.00-152.00 400-500 125.00-164.50 125.00-161.00 145.00-160.00 145.00-173.00 148.00-165.00 150.00-170.00 150.00-167.00 155.00-165.00 140.00-164.00 300-400 n/a 130.00-163.00 155.00-165.00 n/a n/a n/a 155.00-175.00 160.00-170.00 n/a Slaughter Market No. on offer 150 n/a 79 n/a n/a n/a 170 67 210 D1-D2 Cows 60.00-69.00 n/a n/a 74.00-84.25 74.00-80.00 65.00-74.00 71.00-84.00 65.00-75.00 70.00-81.00 D3-D5 Cows 52.00-59.00 n/a n/a 65.00-72.00 69.00-74.00 50.00-65.00 62.00-72.00 60.00-65.00 60.00-70.00 Age Verified 70.00-78.50 n/a n/a n/a 75.00-82.75 69.00-78.00 n/a n/a n/a Good Bulls 80.00-96.00 80.00-88.00 86.00-92.75 93.00-99.50 92.00-101.00 84.00-92.50 95.00-103.00 90.00-98.00 85.00-100.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 100.00-103.00 99.00-104.50 n/a n/a n/a n/a Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a 98.00-102.50 98.00-103.75 n/a n/a n/a n/a Feeder Cows n/a 50.00-78.50 70.00-75.00 n/a 80.00-90.00 n/a n/a n/a 75.00-85.00 Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 67.00-71.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 60.00-67.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Heiferettes? up to 80.00 * includes slaughter market

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SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN Post-Easter prices lower for most classifications Ewes dominate, with limited numbers of rams and lambs

By Mark Elliot has peaked and is returning to the entered the arena, with interest by were also only two animals. The Alpine-cross and Boer-cross does co-operator contributor normal price bidding. the audience. This full-coloured 110-pound Cheviot-cross lamb brought $141 ($1.33 per pound). A The interest and demand on 155-pound ram was a four-horned brought $188.10 ($1.71 per pound) single 180-pound Boer-cross doe here were 150 sheep and ewes had decreased, compared Jacob, which brought $165.85 and the 95-pound Suffolk-cross brought $170 ($0.94). A 70-pound goats delivered to the to the pre-Easter sale. Ewes made ($1.07 per pound). lamb brought $123.50 ($1.30 per Pygmy-cross doe brought $77.50 T Winnipeg Livestock Auction up most of the sale, with hair and In the heavyweight lamb clas- pound). ($1.11). April 19. The temperature of the wool ewes comparable in the bid- sification, only two lambs were The feeder lamb classification There was a greater demand for day was cool, a reflection of the ding. The price ranged from $0.78 delivered. The first 115-pound was represented by one 80-pound the lighter-weight bucks at this day’s bidding style by the buyers. to $0.94 per pound. Cheviot-cross brought $103.50 horned ram lamb bringing $102 sale. A group of three 105-pound Although, some classifications There was a strong demand on ($0.90 per pound) and the 130- ($1.27 per pound). Boer-cross bucks brought $165 remained as strong as the pre- the rams but selection was lim- pound Cheviot-cross lamb Lightweight lambs similar ($1.57 per pound). The 190-pound Easter season, some classifica- ited. The price ranged from $0.95 brought $184.60 ($1.42). or near feeder lamb weight sold Boer-cross buck brought $235 tions dropped. The Easter season to $0.99 per pound. A novelty ram In the lighter category, there in a higher price range. Three ($1.34). 75-pound Dorper-cross lambs One Alpine-cross wether brought $150 ($2 per pound); two brought $205 ($1.46). April 5, 2012 70-pound Suffolk-cross lambs A group of three 67-pound brought $131.60 ($1.88) and one Alpine-cross Nubian doe- Ewes $109.94 - $166.14 $90.27 - $176 75-pound Cheviot-cross lamb lings brought $147.50 ($2.20). A $20.00 - $90.63 $46.50 - $84.50 brought $78.75 ($1.05). 90-pound Boer-cross Alpine doe- A 55-pound Katahdin-cross ling brought $147.50 ($1.64 per Lambs (lbs.) lamb brought $93.50 ($1.70 per pound). pound). Goat kids dominated the 100+ $103.50 / $184.60 (115 / 130 lbs.) $172.20 - $205.32 The demand on the very number of goats at this sale. A 95 - 110 $123.50 / $188.10 (95 / 110 lbs.) $180.50 - $201.30 light lambs was strong and hair 45-pound Boer-cross Alpine lambs dominated the selection. doeling brought $82.50 ($1.83 80 - 94 $102.00 (80 lbs.) $148.80 - $182.20 Ten 49-pound Dorper-cross per pound). A group of fifteen lambs brought $102.90 ($2.10 52-pound doelings brought $108 Under 80 per pound) and eight 46-pound ($2.08). $170 / $182 / $160.50 Katahdin-cross lambs brought Six 44-pound Boer-cross Alpine 70 / 75 $131.60 / $150 / $78.75 (70 / 70 / 75 lbs.) $94.76 ($2.06). bucklings brought $90 ($2.05). A mixed group of 14, 77-pound The Ontario Stockyard Report 55 $93.50 $50 / $115.01 (50 / 53 lbs.) new-crop lambs brought $182.49 (April 19), stated that all clas- 46 / 49 $94.76 / $102.90 75.38 (45 lbs.) ($2.37). sifications of sheep and goats sold at pre-Easter market prices. new crop Goats New-crop lambs sold at a price Demand for does remained range of $2.57 to $2.95 per 77 $182.49 $122.63 - $234 (45 - 103 lbs.) strong. A group of six 106-pound hundredweight.

Owl photo correction Few details on new ag policy framework flow for ag minister meeting Canada’s ag minister hopes to put the finishing This photo on page 13 of last week’s issue incorrectly identified these as great horned owls, but reader Geordie Daneliuk pointed touches on the next ag policy framework in September out that they are long-eared owls, which are rarely seen in Manitoba. Many species of birds are returning to or moving through By Allan Dawson bilities to be innovative, to be able program) as long as the federal Manitoba at this time of year — interested birdwatchers can catch co-operator staff to work with new sound scientific government has their oar in the up on the news and see photos at www.naturemanitoba.ca. programs that give them even bet- water so certainly it will take time ederal and provincial agri- ter results. to move forward from the Alberta culture ministers met last “It’s a good opportunity to pilot,” he said. F week in Gatineau, Quebec assess what is working, what isn’t Ritz also said the government to discuss a new agricultural pol- working, to make sure farmers remains committed to legislation icy framework, but didn’t provide are able to innovate and move compelling the railways to pro- much insight into what it would forward.” vide shippers with level-of-service OPEN look like when it takes effect next agreements. TO ALL 4-H HORSE, MEMBERS WITH DAIRY April 1. “They (railways) claim they REGISTRATION AND BEEF Federal Agriculture Minister “We are looking at don’t need separate legislation STARTING AT Gerry Ritz told reporters that the more science and because they have shown they can $ SHOWS ministers agreed the new frame- research and we do better,” Ritz said. “My response 35 work will focus on investments to them is ‘that’s great, then we’ll in innovation, competitiveness, are looking at more never have to use that tool in the market opportunities, adaptabil- innovation and more tool kit,’ but I assured them that it ity and sustainability. They hope flexibility for the will be there. to sign the agreement at their next “We’d prefer to see the legisla- annual meeting in September. provinces to deliver tion sooner rather than later so “We continue to work with our to their industries farmers have that idea of what’s partners, both industry and the within their borders.” coming.” provinces and territories to make Ottawa’s conciliator Jim Dinning sure that we continue to deliver has been trying to find common on marketplace not the mail- Gerry Ritz ground between shippers and the box,” Ritz said when asked if farm railways. But at his final meeting income support programs will Livestock insurance April 16 the railways failed to agree be as prominent under the new Livestock insurance, modelled to provide shippers with level-of- JULY 11, 12 AND 13, 2012 agreement. after crop insurance, doesn’t service agreements, said Gordon “We are looking at more science appear imminent. Bacon, CEO of Pulse Canada. AT THE CARMAN FAIRGROUNDS and research and we are looking “Ultimately, I think that’s where “Farmers across Canada were Deadline to register is June 15, 2012 at more innovation and more flex- we should be,” Ritz said. told almost a year ago that this ibility for the provinces to deliver A pilot project in Alberta has government would entertain leg- SEMINARS Register online at to their industries within their demonstrated the idea has merit, islation to bring everyone in the WHICH INCLUDE ALL borders.” but farmers are reluctant to leave logistics system to the table to SAFETY DEMOS, www.4h.mb.ca PARTICIPANTS GEOCACHING Thanks to good markets farm- AgriStability, which provides live- drive efficiencies across the whole WORKSHOP, or call RECEIVE ers are relying less on government stock producers with up to 85 per system,” Ritz said. “We certainly PUMPKIN GROWING (204) 571-0854 A SOUVENIR support programs currently, Ritz cent coverage of their revenues, intend to do that through a piece LESSONS T-SHIRT AND MORE! for information added. he said. of legislation.” “What we’re looking at is the “And of course no private sector longer term so they have the capa- is going to develop one (insurance [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 9 Farmers own CWB assets: KAP, WRAP, APAS Doug Chorney says the government should bankroll the board when it moves to an open market

By Allan Dawson The risk is those assets and we’re not actually tied to co-operator staff “I certainly have marching orders from my could be lost if the CWB fails a grain company if you sign and is wound down or sold off a contract with the wheat hey’ve given up trying to membership that the assets of the wheat board to another grain company. board,” he said. save the wheat board’s belong to farmers.” White has said the CWB’s Jacobson said he’d like to T single desk, but three board views farmers as its see farmers elected to the leading farm leaders are still natural shareholders and CWB’s board of directors even fighting to save the board’s Doug Chorney wants to discuss how farm- before its ownership changes. assets, including the contin- ers can own the organization, It’s one way to regain farmers’ gency fund, for farmers. which has five years to either trust in the board, he said. “I certainly have marching become a stand alone com- Chorney and Hall said their orders from my membership Chorney recently met with President and CEO Ian pany or co-operative, or be associations have no posi- that the assets of the wheat his Prairie counterparts — White says the assets are sold or wound down. tion on electing farmers to a board belong to farmers,” Norm Hall of the Agricultural needed for the organization The three Prairie farm lead- government-controlled wheat said Doug Chorney, presi- Producers Association of to function but Chorney said ers met with CWB marketing board. dent of Keystone Agricultural Saskatchewan and Lynn Ottawa should be providing vice-president Gord Flaten Presumably it would be Producers. Jacobson of Wild Rose any required funding because and expressed concern that a long shot given the bitter “The contingency fund mon- Agricultural Producers — to the revamped CWB is “essen- the board has so far only battle between the former ies have to be either trans- work out a joint approach on tially an agency of govern- signed grain-handling agree- farmer-elected board and ferred somehow to producers the issue. ment now.” ments with two companies Agriculture Minister Gerry or some stake in the new wheat The new CWB wants to hold However, his organization is — Cargill and South West Ritz over his plans to end the board has to be transferred to on to board assets, including willing to be flexible because Terminal. board’s monopoly. Since Ritz farmers reflecting that value. the contingency fund, which it wants the new wheat board Jacobson said the board’s essentially fired the farmer- Farmers have contributed to can go up to $200 million. The to succeed, he said. pricing options look encour- elected farmers through legis- build the assets of the wheat debate over the contingency “We’re looking for creative aging, especially its pooling lation, it’s doubtful he’d agree board and we just don’t want fund — created from profits approaches to having an own- contract. to letting farmers elect direc- that to become a slush fund on hedging futures and other ership structure that reflects “This will probably be the tors to the board again. for the wheat board to operate trading activity — is whether that value (of the assets) back only contract where farm- with, with no restrictions.” it belongs to farmers or not. to producers,” he said. ers can shop for grade a bit [email protected]

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COLUMN Cattle Prices (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg April 20, 2012 Slaughter Cattle Traffic can’t last much longer Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 67.00 - 78.00 D3 Cows 55.00 - 67.00 at local auctions Bulls 82.00 - 94.75 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) — Downturns in U.S. grain markets supported local prices (801-900 lbs.) 120.00 - 135.00 (701-800 lbs.) 135.00 - 149.00 (601-700 lbs.) 140.00 - 170.00 (501-600 lbs.) 148.00 - 182.00 (401-500 lbs.) 155.00 - 185.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) — Dwayne Klassen “…in a couple of weeks… (801-900 lbs.) 110.00 - 117.00 CNSC there should be a better handle (701-800 lbs.) 118.00 - 148.00 (601-700 lbs.) 125.00 - 149.50 on which operations will be (501-600 lbs.) 135.00 - 156.00 (401-500 lbs.) 140.00 - 170.00 shutting down and when.” Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario attle movement to the various auction Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 109.00 - 111.25 $ 102.46 - 119.61 yards in Manitoba was described as Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 111.00 - 111.25 102.37 - 115.03 mixed during the week ended April 20. rick wright D1, 2 Cows 72.00 - 85.00 63.02 - 81.88 C D3 Cows 63.00 - 75.00 63.02 - 81.88 Cattle marketings were heavy at some loca- Bulls 90.13 76.96 - 94.00 tions while light at others, with the weather Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 115.00 - 131.00 $ 125.27 - 137.10 the key factor in determining those levels. these individuals are staying in Manitoba (801-900 lbs.) 124.00 - 145.00 126.55 - 143.37 (701-800 lbs.) 135.00 - 158.00 129.05 - 153.69 As for prices, the market held fairly steady or being shipped to Saskatchewan for back- (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 175.00 134.27 - 166.87 on steers and was slightly higher for cattle grounding purposes. (501-600 lbs.) 160.00 - 188.00 143.98 - 176.94 (401-500 lbs.) 170.00 - 197.00 148.25 - 185.35 weighing over 800 pounds compared to the U.S. buyers were seen as being competi- Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 110.00 - 125.00 $ 111.25 - 121.29 week previous and where those values were tive on the cattle weighing under 500 lbs., (801-900 lbs.) 118.00 - 138.00 123.90 - 131.48 a month ago, said Rick Wright of Heartland but the demand from these individuals on (701-800 lbs.) 125.00 - 145.00 121.18 - 139.90 (601-700 lbs.) 133.00 - 154.00 125.20 - 152.26 Order Buying. Steers weighing under 800 animals over that weight target is greatly (501-600 lbs.) 145.00 - 165.00 134.34 - 157.80 pounds were steady to strong. diminished. (401-500 lbs.) 155.00 - 175.00 135.73 - 164.26 The spread between heifers and steers also The recent downturn in the grain markets continued to narrow in, tightening by at least in the U.S. over the past week to 10 days has Futures (April 19, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change five cents a pound in some instances, Wright resulted in some price strength returning to April 2012 120.70 -0.55 April 2012 150.87 0.23 noted. The tightening was in response to the cattle market in Manitoba, Wright said. June 2012 115.85 -1.30 May 2012 152.07 -0.18 the demand for heifers from the buyers who “With the losses in the grain market, we August 2012 118.75 -1.40 August 2012 155.52 0.42 October 2012 124.50 -1.87 September 2012 157.35 0.93 want to put the animals out to breed. have seen a bit of a recovery in the lighter, December 2012 127.00 -1.60 October 2012 158.40 0.98 “There certainly was a lot of activity at the longer-term cattle,” he said. February 2013 128.30 -1.60 November 2012 159.30 1.40 auction yards, looking for stock to go back There had also been a lot of excitement Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) out,” Wright said. among Manitoba’s cattle producers, who The cow market was described by Wright were very pleased about the warm weather Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous April 14, 2012 Year April 14, 2012 Year as fully steady to slightly stronger on the and the early development of green pas- Canada 58,109 57,092 Prime 804 858 lean cows. tures, Wright said. However, that excitement East 13,540 14,634 AAA 31,858 26,759 Volume totals at the various auction yards has since faded some, given the return of West 44,569 42,458 AA 14,605 17,651 Manitoba N/A N/A A 500 1,088 were expected to decrease pretty rapidly colder, wetter conditions and, in some cases, U.S. 582,000 645,000 B 568 318 over the next couple of weeks and all indica- snow. D 7,076 3,525 E 468 599 tions suggest values for the animals being With the early warm weather, pastures marketed should be steady to possibly were turning green and there were hopes of stronger, given the number of buyers and turning cattle out sooner, Wright said. With the lack of cattle to work with, Wright said. the cold and wet, the greening of pastures Hog Prices The absence of numbers was said to be slowed significantly and in turn prevented (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture tied to the absence of producers who were producers from turning out the animals. willing to background cattle last fall. There definitely have been cattle turned MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) “A high percentage of the cattle that are out, but not the jump that had been antici- MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 165.00E 166.23 174.49 being offered for sale through the auction pated, he said. MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 151.00E 151.91 159.94 yards are home raised and this is the first With the approach of spring and summer, ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 148.57 149.03 163.79 time they are coming to the market,” Wright Wright noted the auction yards in the prov- P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 153.24 154.33 168.10 said. ince will soon be considering reduced sales Wright speculated the number of cattle and possibly temporary closure. Futures (April 19, 2012) in U.S. being marketed will continue to dry up, The closures and reduced-sales schedules Hogs Close Change given that there are just not that many out were likely to occur sometime in June and May 2012 88.47 4.95 there. continue through to late August. June 2012 88.77 -4.35 July 2012 89.32 -3.90 In the past, at least three to four years ago, “We are having our auction mart meet- August 2012 89.70 -3.82 40 to 50 per cent of the cattle being mar- ing in a couple of weeks, and at that point October 2012 81.95 -11.70 keted in the spring consisted of breeding there should be a better handle on which animals and for some would be the second operations will be shutting down and when,” time through the auction yard. Wright said. “However, that practice has pretty well The Manitoba Livestock Marketing Other Market Prices come to a dead stop, given the high price Association, which consists of most of the of feed and the cost of raising those calves,” province’s auction yards, will hold its meet- Sheep and Lambs Wright said. “It came down to no one wanting May 4 in conjunction with the Manitoba- SunGold $/cwt Winnipeg Toronto Specialty Meats ing to buy the animals to feed, just because Saskatchewan auctioneer championships Ewes 70.00 - 88.00 73.28 - 108.11 50.00 - 60.00 they did not have any feed to give them.” being held at the Heartland Livestock Lambs (110+ lb.) — 200.53 - 216.70 Most of the cattle being sold at the auc- Services location in Virden. (95 - 109 lb.) — 211.35 - 229.46 (80 - 94 lb.) 190.00 - 210.00 230.11 - 251.33 tion yards are staying in Canada, Wright (Under 80 lb.) 210.00 - 238.00 235.68 - 310.62 said. He acknowledged that there are Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service (New crop) — — indeed U.S. buyers in the market, but the Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and lightweight calves being purchased by commodity market reporting. Chickens Eggs Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective June 12, 2011. 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous Iran poised to buy Western sanctions have of bread-making wheat, is A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 made it increasingly dif- now poised to make sub- A Large 1.8500 1.8200 feed grains ficult for private-sector stantial feed grain deals, Turkeys A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 hamburg / london / grain importers to arrange traders said. Minimum prices as of April 22, 2012 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 reuters / Iran’s govern- payments because they The cash-rich Iranian 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 ment is expected to start are frozen out of the glo- government was able to Grade A ...... $1.930 B 0.45 0.45 buying hundreds of thou- bal banking system, trad- arrange payments for Undergrade ...... $1.840 C 0.15 0.15 sands of tonnes of feed ers said. its wheat via a series of Hen Turkeys grains to help its farmers The government, which routes including Turkey, Goats (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) deal with a shortage of feed recently bought more but had to pay premium Grade A ...... $1.915 Winnipeg Toronto for livestock. than two million tonnes prices. Undergrade ...... $1.815 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Kids 205.00 - 220.00 62.54 - 291.72 (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys 115.00 - 175.00/hd — Grade A ...... $1.915 Mature 140.00 - 210.00/hd 90.66 - 251.33 Undergrade ...... $1.815 Tom Turkeys Horses (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...... $1.875 Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports Undergrade...... $1.790 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. <1,000 lbs. — 24.58 - 111.11 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 7 1,000 lbs.+ — 33.81 - 44.74 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 11 GRAIN MARKETS column Export and International Prices All prices close of business April 19, 2012 Last Week Week Ago Year Ago Europe’s rapeseed problems Wheat CWB export 1CW 13.5 St. Lawrence — — 444.75 US hard winter ord.Gulf ($US) n/a — 366.89 may support canola EU French soft wheat ($US) n/a — 358.75 The crop may have hit its top for the time being Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 229.53 234.86 293.74 Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 297.32 307.33 349.58 “Disaster” Coarse Grains Phil Franz-Warkentin Private estimates out of Europe over the past US corn Gulf ($US) 266.72 273.31 N/A week have raised some concerns over crop US barley (PNW) ($US) 280.00 280.00 N/A CNSC prospects, with rapeseed production in the region at about 18 million to 18.5 million Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 244.49 250.98 290.26 tonnes this year. That would compare with Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 209.28 216.57 252.72 19.1 million tonnes in 2011, as cold condi- Oilseeds CE Futures Canada canola futures were tions over the winter led to more winterkill lower overall during the week ended than normal. Recent rains have helped alle- Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 520.15 529.42 507.20 I April 20, as fund traders holding large viate some of the dryness concerns, but the Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 1,216.50 1,261.92 1,284.85 long positions took the opportunity to book damage may have already been done in some some profits. cases. “A disaster is shaping up for this year’s After moving higher for most of 2012 rapeseed production in some parts of the before the recent correction, there is defi- European Union,” respected forecasters Oil Winnipeg Futures nitely an argument to be made that the top World said in a report. ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business April 20, 2012 may be in for the time being — especially if Europe produces about a third of the Western barley Last Week Week Ago all the acres being talked about for canola world’s rapeseed/canola, which means pro- do go in the ground. Early-seeding reports duction problems there can have a major May 2012 235.00 235.00 will start to come in over the next few impact on the international market. While July 2012 235.00 235.00 weeks, and recent moisture across much Canada does not export much canola seed to October 2012 216.00 216.00 of the Prairies has helped alleviate some Europe directly — due to European nations’ of the dryness concerns. On the other side, concerns over genetically modified seed — Canola Last Week Week Ago exporter and domestic crusher demand difficulties in Europe would see more Black May 2012 622.20 625.90 does remain strong for canola, and any Sea-origin and Australian supplies diverted July 2012 616.20 620.50 corrections lower have, so far, been met into the region. In that scenario, Canada November 2012 576.50 579.80 with good buying interest. would face reduced competition into the Asian marketplace — which bodes well for prices. Canada also sells canola into Europe in a roundabout fashion in some cases, with CWB Pool Forecasts For three-times-daily market third parties in Dubai or elsewhere crushing March PRO February PRO Total Payments reports from Commodity News the seed and then moving the oil on to buy- 2011-12 2011-12 2010-11 ers in Europe. Wheat Service Canada, visit “ICE When it comes to Europe, the bigger issue Futures Canada updates” at these days is the economy. Financial problems No. 1 CWRS 13.5 317.00 309 344.96 No. 1 CWRS 12.5 283.00 272 317.73 www.manitobacooperator.ca. in Spain were at the forefront over the past week, and it often seems that just when one No. 2 CWRS 13.5 314.00 304 337.13 fire is put out, another one crops up some- No. 1 CWHWS 13.5 319.00 309 344.96 where else. No. 1 CPSR 249.00 242 277.77 A common thought in the agricultural sector these days is that ag markets are somehow No. 1 CPSW 244.00 237 274.67 In the U.S., wheat and corn were both immune from the larger economic factors at No. 1 CWRW 245.00 245 284.23 down on the week, while soybeans were play. The basic argument is that we’ve entered No. 1 CWES 289.00 279 314.96 mixed. Of the grains, the Minneapolis a new reality of high grain and oilseed prices, No. 1 CWSWS 250.00 243 268.72 spring wheat futures posted some of the with the prior 10-year averages no longer a Durum largest declines on news that U.S. plantings factor as supplies will now always be tight and were well ahead of normal. Relatively good demand will always be strong. No. 1 CWAD 13.0 342.00 342 302.94 weather conditions across U.S. wheat- There’s nothing inherently wrong with being Feed Barley bullish on the commodity markets, but some growing areas also weighed on wheat No. 1 CW Pool A N/A N/A 235.72 prices, although expectations for increased caution may also be in order. demand from the feed sector did provide This week marked the 100th anniversary of Designated Barley some support. the sinking of the Titanic, and when one looks Sel CW Two-Row 309.00 311 265.74 For soybeans, new-crop prices were at the news coming out of Europe most days Sel CW Six-Row 294.00 296 247.98 down, but old-crop contracts managed there is often a certain sense of foreboding as to rebound from a profit-taking correc- well. Is any good economic news these days * No. 1 CW feed barley, Pool B 2011-12, as of January 19: $223. tion to finish the week on the plus side. simply a case of rearranging the deck chairs? The strength was a result of strong export Will the general uptrend in the ag markets demand from China, and concerns over just keep rising, or is there an iceberg in their declining production prospects out of path? Without an answer to those questions, Special Crops South America. producers would do well to make sure the Report for April 23, 2012 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan Spring seeding weather and movements lifeboats are at least operational, and book in the U.S. soy complex will likely dictate profits as they present themselves. Spot Market Spot Market the activity in the canola market to some Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless extent over the next month, but the state Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) of the European rapeseed crop will also be Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and Large Green 15/64 24.50 - 25.75 Canaryseed 26.50 - 27.25 closely watched. commodity market reporting. Laird No. 1 24.00 - 25.75 Oil Sunflower Seed — Eston No. 2 26.00 Desi Chickpeas 27.25 - 27.50 Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) Beans (Cdn. cents per pound) Green No. 1 8.50 - 11.00 Fababeans, large — Medium Yellow No. 1 8.40 - 9.00 Feed beans — news Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans — Feed Pea (Rail) 3.50 - 5.50 No. 1 Great Northern — production at 21.50 million tonnes, above Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans — USDA surprises by standing trade estimates for 21.46 million tonnes; the pat on corn stocks soybean crop was pegged at 45 million tonnes, Yellow No. 1 34.75 - 35.75 No. 1 Light Red Kidney — below estimates for 45.19 million tonnes. Brown No. 1 28.75 - 30.75 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney — chicago / reuters / The U.S. USDA estimated Brazil corn production Oriental No. 1 22.75 - 25.75 No. 1 Black Beans — Department of Agriculture pegged U.S. corn at 62 million tonnes, above estimates for ending stocks in the 2011-12 marketing year 61.71 million tonnes. The soybean crop was No. 1 Pinto Beans — (Sept./Aug.) at 801 million bushels, April 10. forecast at 66 million tonnes, below trade No. 1 Small Red — That’s above trade estimates for 721 million estimates for 67.11 million tonnes. Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink — and unchanged from its March estimate. Shawn McCambridge, analyst, Jefferies SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS USDA estimated U.S. soybean ending Bache: “It is still a little hard to explain how stocks at 250 million bushels, above trade you have higher-than-expected second- Report for April 20, 2012 in US$ cwt estimates for 246 million but down from its quarter (corn) usage but make no changes NuSun (oilseed) 27.10 26.90 March estimate of 275 million bushels. on your balance sheet. We will go right Confection — — The department estimated Argentine corn back to trading the weather.” Source: National Sunflower Association 12 The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 26, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS connecting rural communities

MWI touched by Russell children’s effort to reunite Filipino families A young brother and sister in Russell started fundraising to help raise money for airline tickets to help reunite new residents, formerly of the Philippines, with their children

By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff / russell

he room was spellbound as 13-year- old Ayla Hamilton told her story to the Manitoba Women’s Institute convention here earlier this month. She and younger brother Van, now Teight, had come home from Mother’s Day brunch at the Russell Inn last spring with heavy hearts. She explained how their mother Rheanne, who works at the hotel, knew many of the staff there. Because they were emigrés from the Philippines, they had left behind children they couldn’t yet afford to bring to Canada. Rheanne told Ayla and Van how she’d watched her co- workers trying to keep their composure as they watched families around them spending the day together. Some hadn’t seen their own children in as much as two years. “When we got home my mom started crying and said she couldn’t imagine how hard it was for her friends,” Ayla said. “So after that, she thought we were upstairs playing but we were thinking of an idea.” Their “idea” will mean a joyous spring reun- ion this year for several families in Russell and it has set the bar high for how a small town wel- comes newcomers. The young Hamiltons began a Kids Helping Kids fundraiser, taken up by local children and youth in Russell. They began door knocking with handwritten letters, and asking for donations. They made speeches at school, local churches, the theatre group in Binscarth, and at the Manitoba Women’s Institute’s local chapter in Russell. Van started a lemonade stand — and then a whole bunch of other kids did as well. Adults held garage sales and church dinners. So far they’ve raised $13,000, said Hamilton. “And out of 23 kids that we have to bring over, Moved by the plight of Russell's Filipino moms and dads who didn't have the cash to bring their children to Canada, Ayla nine of them will be brought over this year from Hamilton, 13, and her brother Van Hamilton, started a fundraiser and so far have raised a cool $13,000. photo: Rheanne Gray all the generous donations. It’s really taken off. It’s gone very far.” So touched by their story, MWI women at their convention the next morning quietly ”And out of 23 kids that we have passed the hat and collected another $1,000. “That will provide funds for one more child to bring over, nine of them will to come to Canada,” said Russell resident Joan be brought over this year from all Clement, who this month was sworn to serve the generous donations. It’s really the next two years as the MWI president. taken off. It’s gone very far." Future president? MWI might have heard “one of your future presi- dents speaking,” said Strinivasan or “Strini” Reddy, Ayla Hamilton retired educator and former president of the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents. Reddy, well known in Manitoba for his child advo- cacy work, was keynote speaker for the confer- New MWI president Joan Clement accepts a jar of ence. He had just given a rousing speech himself Clement said she hopes other MWI locals "nickels for friendship" from retired educator and about how critical it is that communities start to will find many other opportunities to sup- conference keynote speaker Strini Reddy at the April 13 pay more attention to the needs of children. “A vil- port children and children’s programs in their lage should make sure that every child is welcome banquet. photo: Lorraine Stevenson communities. and cared for by a supportive family and a caring It’s exciting to see a young generation coming community,” Reddy said. tunity to grow into good citizens. He said his mes- up that wants to be involved in both local and He shared his own tale of helping to start a sage for MWI and all rural organizations is to get global action, said Clement, adding that young summer enrichment program in Winnipeg back involved with and support things that support people will define the future of organizations in 2004 for inner-city children, so that, instead children. Association with kids also makes adults like their own too. of spending their days bored and potentially realize just what’s possible when you believe in She said she would like to see the institute’s getting into trouble, they could upgrade their something, such as what the children had done in members each begin to very conscientiously math and literacy skills, go on field trips and Russell. and deliberately mentor a younger person to spend their days having fun in safe and positive “They decided this wasn’t fair. Children have foster the values of their organization within a environments. this sense of social justice,” Reddy said. “What new generation. Reddy said the whole community needs to play a great example for us adults when children do a bigger role in giving all children the best oppor- this.” [email protected] The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 26, 2012 13 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] More fruits of her labour A Winnipeg home economist and founder of Fruit Share has just released a new book on harvesting, preserving and using locally grown fruits that includes 150 recipes

ages and backgrounds, says Stewart, but many Lorraine Stevenson volunteer because they want to learn how to pre- Crossroads Recipe Swap serve local fruit. Caught on quickly Like so many things, Fruit Share started small, s a little girl, Getty Stewart loved all the with 10 volunteers harvesting 1,600 lbs. of fruit Rhubarb Oat Bars fresh fruit growing on her parents’ farm in in 2010. But this great idea has really caught on. A Germany. After emigrating to Canada with As the season for 2012 starts up Stewart now This sweet little bar is a first taste of spring! her family, she quickly learned to love the taste of has 200 volunteers signed up, and more calling Filling: Crust: Prairie-grown fruit too. all the time. And what a volume of fruit they’ve 3 c. rhubarb, chopped 3/4 c. whole wheat flour Later living in Winnipeg, she continued to buy brought in — in 2011 they picked at 97 different (fresh or frozen) 3/4 c. all-purpose flour local fruit at farmers’ markets and U-pick farms. sites around the city, harvesting a total of 7,300 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1-1/2 c. large-flake oats But the professional home economist was also lbs. of fruit — cherries, currants, pears, apples, 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar troubled by something she saw in her neigh- crabapples, grapes, rhubarb and even a few plums bourhood — the amount of fruit she saw going and apricots. 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. baking soda to waste off people’s backyard bushes and trees. Stewart says volunteers are a mix of ages and 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt It was on a day she spotted bags and bags of backgrounds, but they all want to share what 1 tsp. cinnamon what were perfectly good eating they know about harvesting and 3/4 c. butter, softened apples bundled up next to a gar- using local fruit, or, as is the case of 3/4 c. icing sugar bage bin that Stewart decided she their younger volunteers, to learn 1 - 2 tbsp. milk had to find something to do with themselves. all this otherwise nutritious and “We have lots of 20- and 30-year- To make filling: In saucepan, cook rhubarb delicious fruit. olds who have heard stories of (thaw and drain frozen rhubarb) and lemon She found it after reading about mothers or grandmothers using it juice, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender (8 “fruit rescue” programs elsewhere and they want to learn now,” she to 12 minutes). Mix sugar, cornstarch and cin- in Canada and the U.S. that recruit says. They’re now making jams namon. Stir into rhubarb. Continue cooking, stir- volunteers to harvest and share and jellies, pies and preserves with surplus backyard fruit. what would otherwise be thou- ring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. In 2010 Stewart founded Fruit sands of pounds of locally grown, Remove from heat and set aside. Share, a community-based, volun- delicious and nutritious fruit To make crust: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine tary organization connecting vol- utterly wasted. flours, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and unteers to pick fruit with home- But there’s still much fruit going cinnamon. Cut in butter until the mixture resem- owners who have ready-to-har- to waste, says Stewart. “It’s almost bles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1-1/2 c. of crumbs vest fruit-bearing trees, bushes or like a forgotten treasure. It’s there for top. Press remaining crumbs into bottom of rhubarb patches. Each time Fruit and we don’t realize how good it 9x13-inch pan. Spread filling evenly over crust. Share takes a call from someone is,” she says, adding she’d be glad photos: getty stewart Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Bake until with fruit to give away, volunteers to help jump-start other initiatives golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove are dispatched, pick it, then share it between if a local group wants to do the same thing in themselves, the homeowner and a community other communities. from oven and set pan on wire rack to cool com- group of their choosing, such as soup kitchens or Prairie Fruit Cookbook — The Essential Guide pletely. Mix icing sugar and just enough milk seniors’ and child-care centres. For Picking, Preserving and Preparing Fruit is the for the glaze to flow easily. Drizzle mixture over The volunteers with Fruit Share are a mix of most recent fruit of Stewart’s labours. Released the cooled bars, before cutting. Makes 18 to 24 this spring, it tells the story of Fruit Share, and has pieces. how-to sections devoted to freezing, canning and Source: Praire Fruit Cookbook dehydrating fruit plus information on where to donate fruit and even “donating etiquette.” There are 150 recipes for apples and crabapples, grapes, pears, plums and apricots, Prairie cherries, rasp- Raw Vanilla or Chocolate berries, rhubarb, strawberries and saskatoons. And while saskatoons aren’t being gathered in any Apple Almond Bars large volumes by Fruit Share volunteers, Stewart This is an easy-to-make gluten-free snack you knew no how-to book on Prairie fruit was com- can make by dehydration. plete without recipes for this iconic fruit. You’ll enjoy the recipes in Prairie Fruit 1 c. almonds Cookbook and you’ll be inspired by the story it 3 apples tells. Plus, you’ll never look at another unhar- 1/4 c. apple jelly or honey vested tree or fruit bush the same way again. Let’s 2 tbsp. cocoa powder (optional) see more of us make our backyards and the public 1 tsp. cinnamon spaces in our communities edible! 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. almond extract Prairie Fruit Cookbook — The Essential Guide For Picking, Preserving and Preparing Fruit Grind almonds in a food processor until fine. will be launched April 30 at McNally Robinson Transfer ground almonds to a bowl. Core and Booksellers in Winnipeg and will be for sale for slice apples into quarters (no need to peel). Add $20.95 (including GST). It can also be ordered apples to food processor and process until fine. online at www.prairiefruit.ca for $19.95 plus cost Add chopped apples and remainder of ingre- of shipping and GST. The coil-bound recipe book dients to almonds. For chocolate version, omit will be available at special discount for bulk pur- cinnamon and nutmeg and replace with cocoa chases by groups or organizations for promo- powder. Blend well. Spread mix on lined dehy- tional, fundraising and educational purposes. drator screens at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Score Bulk purchase information is also posted on the and separate the mix into bar shapes. Dehydrate website. A portion of proceeds of this book will be at 115 F (46 C) for 20 to 24 hours, flipping bars donated to charities. Winnipeg home economist Getty Stewart is the founder halfway through. Bars should be dry throughout of Fruit Share and author of the newly released Prairie but still pliable. Cool completely and store tightly Here are two wonderful recipes you’ll find in Fruit Cookbook. photos: Getty Stewart Prairie Fruit Cookbook. sealed in a dry, dark place for several months. Makes 18 to 24 bars. Source: Prairie Fruit Cookbook 14 The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 26, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS See the ability – not the disability SMD offers outreach program to provide awareness

By Candy Irwin Freelance contributor People living with ithin the first seven disabilities are as seconds of meeting able to accomplish Wsomeone, we make their dreams as over 50 conscious and subcon- scious judgments of the person anyone else. we are about to interact with. As the interaction proceeds, our assumptions are proven either correct or incorrect. Very often, when a fully able-bodied Equipment included balls person encounters a person with bumps that are easier with a disability, the disabil- to grasp, Frisbees with lots of ity is seen first and the person grip around the outside, balls themselves second, if at all. with large holes and of course, Because of this, The Society wheelchairs. of Manitobans with Disabilities “The event was amazing!” (SMD) offers an outreach pro- said OES principal, Laurie gram entitled “Growth Through Bachewich. “The kids all Inclusion” to schools, busi- attended a station where they nesses and other organizations had to reflect on what they throughout the province. learned. They all commented In February, Heather Hiscock that disabilities do not pre- from SMD spent a day with the vent anything. People living Kindergarten to Grade 8 stu- with disabilities are as able to dents at Onanole Elementary accomplish their dreams as School (OES), with the goal of anyone else.” having the students become Bachewich said the Grade more aware of what it is like 7/8 class bowled with the to live with a disability and, Minnedosa Special Olympic more specifically, to establish Team. “Barriers fell almost an environment where simi- immediately, as they became larities are noted first and dif- friends and had a blast!” she ferences are respected, all the said. The students experienced while, exploring the use of lan- the real-life value of determi- guage that promotes the per- nation, sportsmanship and son rather than their disability. Kyla Smoke (standing — l to r), Aven Lodge, Douglas McMillan and (sitting — l to r) Juliana Davis, Hayley Ryznar, Juliann encouragement. To facilitate this learning, Kelly are all students at Onanole Elementary. PHOTO: COURTESY TANYA ROBINSON If you think this experience a variety of activity stations would be beneficial for your allowed students to experience school, business or commu- certain disabilities, such as try- to limit their fine motor skills. for those less able than them- challenges faced, the hope is nity group, contact Heather ing to listen when they were They also had the opportunity selves. It was an eye-opening that the students will be more Hiscock, Department of “hard of hearing.” At a second to manoeuvre themselves in a experience as the students’ committed to making changes Community Education and station, they read and then manual wheelchair, between assumptions about what it within their environment and Training at The Society of copied a paragraph, simulat- rows of desks, through narrow means to be disabled were have a more inclusive attitude,” Manitobans with Disabilities at ing accomplishing a new task doorways and entrances with- challenged, and they realized said Hiscock. 1-204-975-3100, or hhiscock@ while having a learning dis- out push-button door openers. that their own school could With some special equip- smd.mb.ca. ability. At a third station, the Although there was laughter, use some improvements to ment on loan from SMD, the children tried to complete daily there was also frustration fol- remove barriers. “After experi- OES students competed in Candy Irwin writes from Lake Audy, activities with large mittens on, lowed by profound empathy encing first hand some of the their own Paralympic Event. Manitoba

Need a spring tonic? Brighten up with an intense-coloured primrose

By Albert Parsons of its blooms. The blooms of a primrose high humidity so using a pebble tray Freelance contributor form a mound of colour held above the will help to increase the humidity in rosette of mid-green oblong leaves. the air around the plant. It should not April is a dreary month in the outdoor The plants are not tall — the stems need to be fertilized as there will be garden as everything is usually still bearing the flowers are quite short and enough residual fertilizer in the plant- brown. Although we go about our hold the blooms mere centimetres ing medium to last for several weeks. outdoor spring chores, and revel in the above the foliage. As individual blooms go past, remove sun on cloud-free days, there is not a After you purchase your primrose them to keep the plant looking attrac- lot of colour. However, we can add a and arrive home, remove the plastic tive; new buds will form to replace blast of colour to our indoor space by sleeve. This sleeve will impede drain- spent blooms. buying an inexpensive primrose. At this age and prevent air from getting to the Keep your primrose well watered; time of year, every retail establishment roots. If you don’t like the look of the keep the soil evenly moist, but not sod- seems to be selling primroses and this bare pot, slip it into a small basket or den. Yellowing of the leaves indicates competition between retailers means jardinière or other decorative container that the plant is being overwatered. that the price of these plants is usually of a suitable size. An inverted plastic When the last of the blooms have very modest. lid or saucer in the container will allow gone past you may want to repot the I used the words “blast of colour” excess water to drain out of the pot plant into a pot one size larger than intentionally as the flowers of prim- and yet prevent the pot from sitting in the original, using a peat-based plant- The primrose flowers come in a range of vibrant colours. PHOTOS: ALBERT PARSONS roses (P. polyanthus) are not the usual the water. Remember to empty this col- ing medium. Commence fertilizing the pastel shades of most other potted lected water from time to time so that plant to encourage new growth and plants available in the spring. Primrose it doesn’t accumulate and touch the the development of new buds. Instead added a bright spot at the front of that of the plant by the time early summer flowers come in bright, eye-catching bottom of the pot. of repotting, the other option is to plant border. rolls around. A primrose is a marvellous, shades of pink and red, neon orange, Place the pot in a brightly lit location the primrose outdoors. I did this last Whether you repot your primrose inexpensive pick-me-up at this time of electric blue, brilliant yellow, as well as that receives some sun but not direct year and planted my primrose in my and continue to grow it in the house, year. Treat yourself to one. white and many bicolours. This plant midday sun. Primroses prefer cool tem- shade garden on the north side of the plant it into the outdoor garden, or is hard to ignore and gets immediate peratures, so keep the plant away from house. The plant produced quite a few consign it to the compost bin, you will Albert Parsons writes from attention because of the brilliant hues heat sources. These plants also like blooms throughout the summer and surely have got your money’s worth out Minnedosa, Manitoba The Manitoba Co-Operator | April 26, 2012 15 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Narcisse Snake Pits Don’t miss-s-s-s-s a vis-s-s-it to this famous area

By Donna Gamache oped for visitors to view the snakes are FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR only a small part of the hibernating holes. The whole region is swarming. ’m not one who normally likes If you arrive from the south via high- snakes. They don’t exactly scare me, ways No. 7 and No. 17, stop first at the Ibut I admit that I’ve been known to village of Inwood for a photo of the shriek if startled by one slithering past statue of Sam and Sara Garter Snake. in the grass. But last spring my hus- It’s located on the northeast part of band and I visited the Narcisse Snake the village, but is easy to miss, so Pits, in Manitoba’s Interlake region, watch for it. When we stopped, I was about 130 km north of Winnipeg, and startled by snakes around the statue’s it’s certainly a visit I’d recommend. base, as I hadn’t realized before that You can see more snakes in this one the snakes were all through the area. place than anywhere else. Estimates From Inwood, drive north past the say there may be more than 100,000 village of Narcisse, and then about wintering there! six km farther. Just look for the large The area is famous for having the largest number of red-sided garter snakes in the The whole Inwood/Narcisse area is entrance sign. As you near the dens, world. PHOTOS: DONNA GAMACHE famous for having the largest concen- you’ll notice a series of mesh “fences,” tration of red-sided garter snakes in about 30 cm high. These are designed the world, and spring is the best time to keep migrating snakes off the high- to visit. That’s when the snakes — one way and guide them through culverts Once the mating is of seven distinct subspecies of the instead, though some still die on the common garter snake — emerge from road. complete the snakes underground dens where they have Interpretative signs direct you to head off for the summer, spent the winter hibernating. The the trails that lead through grassland and tracking devices males usually appear first, and then and forest to the four dens. The total have shown some as far wait for the females. Sunny days are distance is about three km if you walk best to visit, for the snakes lie on rocks to all four, but shortcuts are available. as 20 km away. to warm up. Then the males gather Shorter routes lead to the first couple The fences are designed to help keep in mating “balls” around the female of pits, and this section of the trail is migrating snakes off the highway. snakes, which are considerably larger wheelchair accessible. Rest areas are than the males. They form a squirm- provided along the way, with picnic ing mass of perhaps 100 snakes. Once tables and primitive washrooms at The day we visited, Pit No. 2 was the from Carman arrived, as well as tour- the mating is complete the snakes the entrance. Take water when you most active — a mass of squirming ists from Australia and France. A film head off for the summer, and tracking visit, as the water from on-site pumps snakes — while Pit No. 4 was flooded, crew from the Discovery Channel was devices have shown some as far as 20 is not drinkable. due to the wet spring. But this may also there, filming this unique place. km away. (They can also be viewed As you approach each den, listen for vary from day to day, depending on We certainly enjoyed our visit to on warm, sunny days in September as the sound of snakes slithering through weather and other conditions. The see the snakes. And, no, I didn’t pick they return to the dens. The numbers the grass — and be careful where you previous day Pit No. 1 had been one up, but my husband and many are still impressive, but not as spec- step. Visitors can watch the snakes most active. The prime time to visit other visitors did — and I did touch tacular as in spring.) in action from viewing platforms at is usually the first couple of weeks one! The limestone rock in the Narcisse each den site, but access to the dens is in May, often around Mother’s Day, Follow the links for informa- region provides numerous under- prohibited. However, snakes do make but check on the Internet. This year’s tion and a virtual tour of the pits ground chambers where the snakes their way across the platforms, so if early spring might result in an earlier at: http://www.naturenorth.com/ gather to hibernate. Some snake dens you want to pick one up for a closer migration. Try to choose a sunny day spring/creature/garter/Narcisse_ (or hibernacula) are believed to con- look, it’s allowed, if a staff member is to visit. Snake_Dens.html. tain up to 10,000 garter snakes each there to show you how to handle it Scientists and tourists from around winter. As I learned from on-site natu- properly — since the snakes are frag- the world visit the Narcisse Pits. Donna Gamache writes from ralists, the four dens that were devel- ile and can bite. While we were there, a school group MacGregor, Manitoba

Reliving the past — providing for the future Snapshots are part of a valuable visual heritage to pass along

By Maria Rogalski ing task, I separated all the The picture was forgotten FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR pictures into decades first, and about when he no longer used then filled in the proper order of the kit, and only resurfaced 50 ow can a simple photo- the various stages of our family years later as we were preparing graph possibly express life. The emotional experience to downsize and sell our house. Hall the feelings and emo- became a journey into the past, Determined to retrieve the tions of the priceless memories and my husband and I relived photo for a keepsake, I tried to it holds for me? Snapped on old memories. get it out, but part of the surface a spring day many years ago, The snapshot of me holding stuck to the glass. I saved the it shows me standing under our baby daughter has a par- damaged picture anyways, as it an apple tree in front of my ticularly tender history. I had was so special, and put it in the husband’s parent’s home hold- sneaked it into the glass frame album as is. ing our three-month, firstborn of the mirror in my husband’s Our family is growing, as our daughter. Well it does, as I hold shaving kit along with some grandchildren are now getting it, ready to put it in a new family love notes when he was pack- married. The photo albums will album I’m assembling. ing for an out-of-town weekend be a valuable visual heritage This past winter I started a speaking engagement. This for them and their children one project I had been postponing was the first time we would be day, reflecting on our lives lived for a long time — organizing a separated since our marriage rich with faith, love and laugh- large box of family photos of the the previous year. It was almost ter, as well as joys and tears. Old photographs will provide a visual heritage for future generations. last 50 years into chronological unthinkable for us to be apart ROGALSKI FAMILY PHOTO order. To begin this overwhelm- for a whole weekend! Maria Rogalski writes from Winnipeg 16 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012

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High pressure to dominate this week Issued: Monday, April 23, 2012 · Covering: April 25 – May 2, 2012

To start next week, this WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte area of high pressure will be Co-operator well to our southeast. At the contributor same time, low pressure will develop to our west. This will result in fairly strong south- 2 Month ( 60 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) erly winds and will help to or most of this forecast bring more moisture into February 20, 2012 to April 19, 2012 period it looks like our our region resulting in more F weather will be domi- clouds. With the clouds, day- nated by high pressure. This time temperatures will con- will result in dry conditions, tinue to be in the upper teens, < 40% with temperatures starting but overnight lows will be 40 - 60% out on the cool side and milder. 60 - 85% 85 - 115% slowly warming to around The western low is then 115 - 150% average for this time of the forecast to push through 150 - 200% year. our region on Tuesday or > 200% Extent of Agricultural Land A deepening area of low Wednesday. This will likely Lakes and Rivers pressure over Eastern Canada bring fairly widespread show- will help an area of arctic ers to most areas. Looking high pressure slide south- further ahead, the weather ward into Manitoba during models show fairly typi- this week. This high will keep cal early-May weather, with temperatures fairly cool to highs in the upper teens to start, with high temperatures low 20s and several chances struggling to reach 10 C on for rain. Wednesday. As the high slowly Usual temperature range for slides southward it will begin this period: Highs, 7 to 21 C; Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map to warm up under the strong lows, -4 to +6 C. may not be accurate for all regions due to data spring sunshine, so we should availability and data errors. Copyright © 2012 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada see temperatures warming Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Created: 04/20/12 into the mid-teens by the Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought with a BA (Hon.) in geography, weekend. Saturday looks like This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies as a percentage of the average during the two- it will be the nicest day as the specializing in climatology, from the month period ending April 19. For the first time in quite a while, nearly all of agricultural Manitoba saw average to above-average centre of high pressure will be U of W. He operates a computerized amounts of precipitation. The wettest region was a band that stretched across southern regions from just north of Brandon, eastward directly overhead, resulting in weather station near Birds Hill Park. through Winnipeg, all the way to the Ontario border. While precipitation was above average in these regions, the ground was fairly dry, plenty of sunshine and light Contact him with your questions and allowing most of the moisture to be easily absorbed. winds. comments at [email protected].

Looking at severe summer weather The tornado season in Canada usually peaks between June and August By Daniel Bezte co-operator contributor potential to become severe. If metres or more occur within a occurred in nearly all regions sic definition of a tornado is a Environment Canada issues a one-hour period. of Canada. violently rotating column of sually around this time warning, this means a thun- Along with these three con- Tornadoes can strike at air that extends from a thun- of the year my mind derstorm with some or all of ditions, thunderstorms can any time of the year, but in derstorm to the ground, and U turns to summer and the characteristics of a severe also produce tornadoes. The Canada, tornado season runs may or may not be visible as a summer weather. In particu- storm has already developed word tornado for most peo- from April to October, with funnel cloud. For this rotating lar, I start to think about thun- and has been confirmed by ple brings about a feeling the peak months being June, column of air to be classified derstorms and severe summer eyewitnesses or radar. This of awe and even a little fear. July and August. This differs as a tornado, it must touch weather. This year, with the means you should take pre- Unless you have already wit- from the U.S., where torna- the ground. summer-in-March weather cautions immediately. nessed a tornado first hand, does peak in April and May. As to how tornadoes form, pattern, we saw some really So what are the characteris- many who are interested in This is due to the amount of the real answer is, we just early thunderstorms, but with tics that define a severe thun- weather secretly wish they cold air that is available for don’t know. Tornadoes usually the cooler April weather pat- derstorm? A severe thunder- could safely experience the severe storm development. In develop from super cell thun- tern things have settled down. storm is defined as a thunder- awesome beauty and power of the spring, the southern and derstorms, which are difficult Now, I don’t want anyone to storm that has at least one of a tornado. central U.S. has become quite to predict. Even if we were able get nervous, but the last time the following conditions: Worldwide, Canada is sec- hot, but cold air is still closely to accurately predict where my records show us experi- available to help develop and when these thunderstorms encing March thunderstorms thunderstorms. By midsum- would develop, the intense was back in 2004 — which, mer, most of the cold air has part of the thunderstorm usu- for those of you who have … as far as weather phenomena are concerned, retreated well into Canada, ally only covers an area of a few blocked it from your memory, tornadoes are very small. This makes them very putting our region in warm hundred square kilometres. was the year without a sum- hard to study first hand. conditions; however, we still Within this few hundred square mer. Let’s hope that’s not the have cold air fairly close by to kilometres, the really severe case this year! our north. weather may only occur in a How can you know if a If a tornado watch has been small area of maybe 10 to 20 storm is producing severe issued that means that the square km. Now, if we look at weather? The answer is not conditions are favourable for the size of a tornado, we would that easy. The first thing is to tornadoes to form. Needless find that they range from listen to Environment Canada • Wind gusts of 90 kilome- ond only to the United States to say, if there is a tornado as small as about 40 metres for watches and warnings. If tres per hour or greater in the number of tornadoes watch you will also be under a to as large as two km across, a watch is issued, it means • Hail of at least two centi- that occur each year, with an severe thunderstorm watch or with the average width being that the potential exists for metres in diameter average of about 70 reported. warning already. If there is a around 100-200 metres. This severe thunderstorms, but • Heavy rainfall Southern Ontario experi- tornado warning, this means means that, as far as weather they have not yet developed When dealing with thun- ences the highest number of a tornado has been spotted by phenomena are concerned, in your area. When you hear derstorms that are produc- tornadoes, followed by south- a reliable spotter or that there tornadoes are very small. This there is a watch, you should ing heavy rainfall, across ern Manitoba, Saskatchewan is evidence on radar that a makes them very hard to study watch the sky for any devel- the Prairies a thunderstorm and central Alberta. While tornado has formed. first hand. Unfortunately, this opment, and if any storms is considered to be severe if these areas report most of Now just what are tornadoes is all the room I have, so more do develop, they have the rainfall amounts of 50 milli- Canada’s tornadoes, they have and how do they form? A clas- on this in our next article. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 17

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John Finnie, (l to r) Larry Pollock, Jeremiah Evans, Wayne James and Paul Gregory discuss organic forage-growing techniques at a workshop in Portage la Prairie. PHOTOS: DANIEL WINTERS

Growers manage fertility and soil health ORGANIC FORAGE with less tractor hours by growing SEED GROWERS: perennial forage seed crops Working with Mother Nature to keep bugs and weeds in hand

By Daniel Winters clips the fields at least four the bugs to find it and pol- per acre. Sometimes the crop of wheat per acre jumped to CO-OPERATOR STAFF / PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE times during the first sum- lute it.” is so heavy and tall it takes 20, with 18 per cent protein. mer of establishment with The following year, he puts three combines three days to “I took a sample to the ele- rowing organic forage an 18-foot swather to control leafcutter bees on to half of do 60 acres, he added. vator and they had never seen seed takes a different weeds before they go to seed. the fields, a decision based that before,” said Evans. G mindset. Pollock’s seeding rate on which fields have the least Bison weed control Wayne James grows red Larry Pollock, who has ranges from 5.5 to 13 pounds lygus bugs and weevil infes- John Finnie, who farms 1,000 clover, timothy and tall fes- been farming organically per acre and is put in with tations. Particularly bad areas acres near Kenton, uses his cue on his organic farm near since the 1990s on 600 acres “Gizmo,” a specialized zero- are usually cut and baled by a 100-head bison herd as a tool Beausejour. He broadcasts north of Brandon, was part till drill with six-inch row neighbour. to manage perennial weeds forage seed along with a nurse of a panel of experienced spacing that he built himself. He advises organic seed in his organic red clover seed crop, such as flax, at a rate of growers offering insights at “I like to sow a new field producers faced with mas- fields. He chose forage seed three pounds per acre and a recent workshop hosted by of alfalfa every year, so we’ve sive infestations of bugs not production as a way to man- then harrows it in. For alfalfa, Manitoba Agriculture, Food got another field to break to panic. age fertility and move away he mixes one pound per acre and Rural Initiatives. up just to keep ahead of the Once, in early July, a field from tillage. with another crop in his seed He sows 100 to 150 acres of bugs,” said Pollock, who was so infested with alfalfa “They love sow thistle and drill. alfalfa under contract with a grows spelt as the other half weevils that the crop turned dandelions, but they don’t like “We’ve always gotten a seed company from May to of his rotation. grey and looked like it is Canada thistle,” said Finnie, good catch with that,” said June with no nurse crop, and “It seems to take a year for going to die. Test sweeps adding that clipping his clo- James, who doesn’t own an air with a net found “handfuls” ver in the second week of June seeder. of bugs, well in excess of the helped control Canada thistle. In year one, he underseeds economic threshold. But Adjusting the combine is alfalfa with flax. The next along with the bad bugs, he tricky, he said. Also, his seed- spring, he uses a press drill to found lots of good ones, too. cleaning facility is not perfect, put timothy into the alfalfa, He went away to a meet- so he markets his seed mainly which is harvested for seed ing for a couple of days, then to neighbours. Yields from that fall. In the third year, the came back to find that the red clover average 125 to 150 timothy hadn’t come through bugs were gone and the crop pounds per acre, compared to enough, so he took a second recovering. Pollock put the 220 under conventional pro- harvest of alfalfa seed. bees out — at a rate of 35,000 duction on his land. “In the fourth year, the bees per acre — and told Jeremiah Evans, who farms timothy came through to the the neighbour to keep his near Somerset, has grown red point where I was able to get swather and baler at home. and yellow clover for seed 250 pounds per acre of timo- In the fall, he harvested 500 with the goal of making some thy,” he said. In the succeed- pounds of seed per acre of cash while improving his soil. ing three years, he continued the field. Even though weeds and a harvesting the timothy until “Mother Nature’s predators late start in putting bees on yields dropped to 175 pounds will catch up provided you saw his first attempt at red per acre. have enough moisture,” said clover go awry, yields on poor, “What I’m really looking his wife Pat. hilly, shale land averaged 100 for is any reason to not go Average alfalfa seed yields pounds per acre in the sec- out with the tractor and work Larry Pollock stands next to “Gizmo,” a specialized zero-till seeder that in Manitoba are 220 pounds ond year. After it was plowed down the land,” said James. per acre, but Pollock has har- under, the land that previously he built himself on his farm near Brandon. vested as much 500 pounds only yielded five to 10 bushels [email protected] 18 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 Animal stress affects meat quality Long hauls and extreme weather make calm handling of pigs an important part of reducing stress By Shannon VanRaes In cold weather pigs avoid co-operator staff | niverville touching trailer flooring, while “We know from in hot weather, animals would uality pork depends on a lay down on the metal to cool Europe that there lot of factors, among them off. While bedding material is are different Q is how pigs are trans- provided, the researcher noted methods of loading, ported to the slaughterhouse. it can shift to one side of the including hydraulic Yolande Seddon and other trailer during loading, leaving researchers at the Prairie Swine some animals exposed. lifts that eliminate Centre have been investigating Which trailer compartment the need for ramps the causes of swine stress dur- a pig is located in also has an altogether.” ing transportation and notes effect on temperature, air pres- the Prairies have some particu- sure and stress, with some areas lar transportation challenges to maintaining a more pleas- Yolande Seddon overcome. ing ambient temperature than “We know there are very others. challenging conditions within The ramps pigs enter and exit Canada, so even if (pigs) hap- a trailer on can also cause stress, quickly as possible to start air- pen to arrive dead, we know that especially if electric prods are flow through the trailer. there are a lot of issues in rela- used, Seddon said. “But as soon as the pigs leave tion to the transport times and “That really winds the pigs up, the farm it’s up to the truckers,” the amount of stress caused,” creating a bad situation,” she said Seddon. “Sometimes as the she told producers during a explained. farmer is loading pigs calmly, swine seminar in Niverville. And that stress can negatively Yolande Seddon of the Prairie Swine Centre speaks to pork industry members the stockman is prodding, Those conditions include impact meat quality. undoing all the positive.” during a seminar in Niverville. photo: Shannon VanRaes extreme heat and cold, as well Acute stress and adrenaline That issue may be driven as lengthy journeys. produce pale, soft, exudative in part by trailer designs that By monitoring animal behav- meat with a high drip loss, while portation study came from the Whittington, Prairie Swine require many ramps. iour during travel, Seddon and longer-term stress depletes gly- number of pigs dead on arrival. Centre CEO. “But when you “We know from Europe that colleagues were able to identify cogen in muscles and produces “We look at a point one look at how many pigs are han- there are different methods of behaviours showing tempera- meat that is dry, firm and dark. per cent loss and say, oh well dled across the country, all of loading, including hydraulic ture stress. But the impetus for the trans- that’s not that much,” said Lee a sudden you’re talking about lifts that eliminate the need for 16,000... so you have to ask, how ramps altogether,” she said. many truckloads are simply But using hydraulic lifts would wasted?” require expensive changes THE MICHELIN® AG But there are ways to reduce to trailers, and off-loading stress for animals during facilities. $ PER TIRE transportation. “It’s not a quick-fix solution, “What the producer can do is so I think for now we need to be really only what is on his farm, looking at existing trucks and and that is making sure your see how we can alter board- REBATE® It’s75 not the only reason to choose a MICHELIN tire, pigs are less flighty by talking, ing patterns, how the airflow is but it’s a good one. 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column NIRS provides rapid feed-ingredient analysis Cost of $40,000 can potentially be paid off within six months on a moderate-size beef or hog operation

Bernie Peet “The difference from Peet on Pigs best to worst barley is worth at least $8 per hog and that’s he technique of Near often the difference Infrared Reflectance between profit and T Spectrometry (NIRS) analy- loss in this industry.” sis is set to change the way livestock producers evaluate feed ingredients and have their rations Ron Gietz formulated. Because this technol- Alberta Agriculture ogy provides a rapid assessment of a wide range of nutritional parameters, such as energy value, is inaccurate as it only accounts dry matter and protein, the eco- for 14 per cent of the variation in nomic value of ingredients such energy content in barley, while as cereals and oilseeds can quickly chemical analysis is moderately be calculated. It can even measure accurate but is costly and also the nutrient values of forage and takes a long time.” manure. So what is NIRS and how does Wheat and barley tests it work? The group has developed an NIRS “NIRS is based on light energy calibration model for energy from a tungsten bulb reflect- digestibility in wheat and barley, ing off molecules in the grain which is unique in North America. Dr. José Landero measures a sample of barley using an NIRS machine at the University of Alberta. or other substrate and the light “NIRS technology requires refer- that is reflected back is meas- ence samples with a wide vari- lab to add sample data to exist- energy is low relative to protein, With the move to phospho- ured,” explains Mary Lou Swift, ance in the component of interest ing calibration models in order to then excess protein will be bro- rus-based manure management research scientist, feed quality, in order to calibrate the instru- increase their robustness in terms ken down, which is inefficient and regulations in Manitoba, the use at Alberta Agriculture and Rural ment,” says Zijlstra. “The refer- of sample variation. also increases nitrogen content of of NIRS can help to ensure that Development, who has worked ence point for DE is fecal DE or in “For barley, the variation in DE the manure,” says Zijlstra. “On the rations contain the correct level on NIRS for many years. “It relies vitro DE measurement. You have may be from 2,700-3,500 kCals/kg other hand if energy is higher than of available P in order to reduce on establishing a relationship to develop a relationship between at 90 per cent dry matter, although the value used for formulation, its excretion. NIRS is also being between the pattern of energy the NIRS ‘fingerprint’ and fecal the majority of samples will be in there will be insufficient protein used to measure the nutrients in absorption by chemical bonds DE by regression analysis, in the range of 2,900-3,400,” Zijlstra relative to the energy value, result- manure, both to facilitate accu- within the sample and an animal other words NIRS is not a direct says. “Each 100 kCals is worth $10 ing in slower growth, which is also rate nutrient application and to or laboratory bioassay reference measurement, it’s a secondary per tonne.” With higher ingredi- costly.” minimize environmental impact. method.” She notes that, in most method.” ent prices the value of accurate Ron Gietz, provincial pork spe- NIRS is not new technology, cases, whole grains or other ingre- In total 221 barley and 99 wheat measurement is high, he stresses. cialist with Alberta Agriculture but in recent years it has become dients are used for the analysis. samples were selected based on “Not only is it important to know and Rural Development, says affordable, which has led to more Swift is working with Dr. Ruurd genetic background and physi- the value of the energy in grain that based on the energy value of widespread use in the feed indus- Zijlstra and Dr. José Landero at the cal and chemical characteristics. in order to avoid overpaying Alberta barley samples at current try. Now, with machines costing University of Alberta, whose focus Digestible energy was measured for it, but also making a wrong market prices, hog producers will in the region of $40,000, which has been on developing calibra- by feeding the grain to pigs and assumption about nutritional frequently be paying up to $17 per can potentially be paid off within tion equations for the DE content measuring fecal DE. It was also value has implications for pig tonne too much for some barley six months on a moderate-size of wheat and barley. “Energy is the measured in the laboratory and performance.” loads and $11 per tonne below beef or hog operation, their use is most costly component of the diet scanned using an NIRS machine. energy value for others. “The dif- expanding considerably. and the digestible energy (DE) “The relationship between the Lysine-to-energy ratio ference from best to worst barley in barley may vary by as much NIRS values and the other meas- In addition, being able to achieve is worth at least $8 per hog and Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain as 20 per cent,” notes Zijlstra. urements is very accurate,” Zijlstra the correct lysine-to-energy ratio that’s often the difference between Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of “Assessment by bushel weight says. “Work will continue in our inTW pig 4 inchdiets - 6 isx 6.625very -_AGIvaluable. 12-04-13 “If 12:08profit PM and Page loss 1 in this industry.” Western Hog Journal.

U.S. livestock antibiotic move under scrutiny in Canada Non-therapeutic use could be eliminated

By Alex Binkley with specific rules for farmers co-operator contributor / ottawa and veterinarians. A Health Canada spokes- move by the U.S. woman says her department F o o d a n d D r u g “has taken a variety of meas- A Administration to clamp ures to promote the judicious down on the use of human use of antimicrobial drugs antibiotics in veterinary drugs in animals and to limit the is being closely watched in development of antimicro- Canada, but no immediate bial resistance. These meas- action is being planned. ures include the addition of The final shape of the FDA’s warning statements specifying plan has yet to be determined the conditions for antimicro- but it’s aimed at eliminating bial use on the drug product so-called non-therapeutic anti- labels.” biotic use within three years. The department is currently Instead of routinely including reassessing those antimicro- antibiotics in feed to prevent bial drug products that make disease, FDA wants any use to growth promotion claims. The be done when really needed spokesman notes “extra-label under “veterinary oversight or drug use and prescribing med- consultation” and in a man- ication is a practice of veteri- ner that minimizes the use of nary medicine and is regulated drugs. by the provinces.” The move is in response to The Center for Food Safety concerns that overuse of com- in Washington called the FDA Twister’s new series of 4" wide corrugated grain bins range in size up to 75' in mon antibiotics in livestock move long overdue, saying 80 feed is increasing bacterial per cent of all antibiotics pro- diameter. Our bins now offer more flat bottom farm storage and are manufactured resistance to them leaving duced in the U.S. are given to using state-of-the-art technology. Contact your local dealer today to find out why them less effective in treat- animals, not humans, and this Twister bins are bigger and better. ing disease in humans. FDA is has resulted in “a significant www.twister.ca 1-800-565-2840 working its way through a con- increase in antibiotic-resistant sultative process that will end superbugs.” 201 The ManitobaThe Manitoba Co-Operator Co-operator | October| April 26, 6, 20122011

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AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES ANNOUNCEMENTS Manitoba Auctions – Parkland Manitoba Auctions – Parkland Manitoba Auctions – Westman AUCTION DISTRICTS Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba NOTICE: WALTER SHEWCHUK OF Garland MB, MEYERS AUCTION EVENING ACREAGE AUC- ANNEROSE SCHWARZ & ESTATE OF SIEG- The Pas and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. TION FOR WARREN & DARLENE GILLIES, FRIED SCHWARZ, GLENBORO, MB. FARM ES- intends to sell private land (SW 28-31-21W, W1/2 Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. 32-31-21W, E1/2 31-31-21W, SE 20-31-21W to 4:00PM FRI., MAY 4th, 2012 NEEPAWA, MB. Di- TATE AUCTION SALE Mon., Apr 30th, 2012. Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, Robert & Shawn Campbell who intend to acquire rections: From the Junction of†Hwy 16 & #5 North 11:00am. 3-mi South of PTH #2 at Glenboro, 3-mi following the west shore of Lake Manitoba the following Crown Lands. N1/2 20-31-21W, Sec 4.7-km then East .5-km & then North .3-km. SIGNS East. 1981 Case 4690 DSL 4WD 1000 PTO, and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. 29-31-21W, Sec 30-31-21W, W1/2 31-31-21W, & FLAGS WILL BE POSTED. GPS LOCATION: 12-SPD, P/shift trans, trans & engine overhauled at Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242. E1/2 32-31-21W, Sec 5-32-21W, Sec 8-32-21W by N50 16’ 21.7”–W099 28’ 10.7-”. 4020 JD Tractor 5,400-hrs., 5,938-hrs; 1982 Duetz DX160 DSL, Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object w/148 Loader; MF 231 Tractor w/3-PTH; BOTH MFWD, w/cab, 24-SPD trans w/Hi-low, 1000 & 540 Birch River to this transfer, write Director, MAFRI, Agricultural TRACTORS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SHEDDED; 7- PTO; AC 716 garden tractor, hydrostatic, w/46-in. Swan River Minitonas Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB, R0J ft Buhler/Farm King 840 3-PTH Snow Blower; 53-in mower deck, 48-in. tiller; IHC 7200 28-ft. hoe press Durban 1E0 or email [email protected] Sovema 3-PTH Rotovater; 3-PTH Cultivator; 3-PTH drill, markers, pan wheel press, factory transport; Blade; 16-ft Vanguard Starfire, LXT Deep “V” Hull Morris Magnum II MP912 24-ft. deep tiller w/Morris Winnipegosis

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Manitoba’s best-read IED; 1997 Ford Louisville DSL 8.3 Cummins harness; Assorted Western bridles & bits; Good Vacuums; 3/4-ton Chain Come Along; Elec Hedge (204)522-6396. farm publication. 10-SPD 2 water tanks, new car haulers, very partial horse collars & much more; Case 730 Comfort King Trimer; Tiger Torch; Hammers; Mallets; Bolt Bins & listing 100’s of items, all kinds tractors, trucks, hay- ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE, Sun. DSL w/Cancade loader; Case 430 gas tractor, good Organizers; Saws; Wrenches; Wood Clamps; Halo- ing, harvest, sporting YOU NAME IT, WE’LL HAVE Apr 29th, 10:00am DST At MELITA ARENA- Fridg- tires; Case 530 gas tractor, motor seized, has Case gen Work Lite; Extension Cords; Grease Gun; Pipe AUCTION SALES IT! 2 RINGS SELLING! FOR INFO LAWRENCE es; stoves; deep freezes; washer dryers; all sorts of FEL; Laurier 5th wheel 20-ft.x8-ft. flat deck trailer, Wrenches; Mole Traps.†HOUSEHOLD: Toastess EISNER AUCTIONS (204)525-2225 MINITONAS. furniture; 826 JD snowblower (as new); 2009 tandem axle & more; Large collection sleigh & har- Warming Tray; Vacuum Bag Sealers; Tefal Electric VIEW DAILY UPDATES & MUCH MORE www.eis- JDLA145 riding mower, 22-hp, 48-in cut, ex shape; ness bells; Very large estate auction w/excellent AUCTION SALES Slicer; Pots & Pans; Assorted Books; Cordless nerauctions.com Cultivators; Augers; Forever grain cleaner; Carter quality horse & horse drawn equipment. For info Manitoba Auctions – Parkland Phones; Toys & Puzzles; Silk Plants; Reproduction desk; Tools; 8NFord tractor completely restored & contact: Troy Ash cell (204)612-4365; Reava Radio; Steno Chair; Record Players; Chrome running; 2004 Chev Malibu LS (safetied); brand Gauthier (204)878-9434. Only partial listing. Much MEYERS GUN AUCTION & WILSON SMALL EN- Frame Kitchen Chairs; Water Cooler; Exercise new Scott Air Pacts; Tools; Power washer w/new more on websites www.mrankinauctions.com or GINE RETIREMENT 10:00AM MAY 6TH, ARDEN, Bike. FURNITURE & APPLIANCES:†Swivel Rocker sandblaster attach. This is a large sale. For more www.rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auc- MB. GUNS: 1881 Marlin, 40-60; Winchesters: Recliner; Queen Bed; Magnetic Mattresses; Couch info or to consign phone Miller Auctions tions Killarney, MB. Murray (204)534-7401 Ross 1892; 25-20 Cresant Butt 1894, 38-55; Parker Hale & Chair Set; Coffee & End Tables; 4 Wood Chairs; (204)649-2366 Coulter, MB www.globalauction- Taylor Auction Service, Reston, MB. Ross Safari .308; Browning 7mm rem mag; Browning Grey Chair; Platform Rocker; Microwave; Toaster; guide.com (204)522-5356 Brock (204)522-6396. 7mm rem mag; Savage Model 12; 22-250 Rem; En- Gurney 30-in Electric Stove; Admiral FF Fridge; field .303s; Mauser 1895 Spanish Carbine 7mm; Viscount Deep Freeze; Hamilton Beach Roaster SHOTGUNS: Ithaca, Cooey, Winchester 12, 16 & Oven; Bread Maker; Stacking Stools; Simplicity & 20 ga; 15 RESTRICTED & PROHIBITED PIS- Master Craft Dehumidifiers.†Meyers Auctions & Ap- TOLS: S & W; Walther PPK; Sturm Ruger; AMMO; praisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer RELOADING SUPPLIES. THIS IS ONLY A SMALL (204)368-2333 or cell (204)476-6262. Detailed List LIST CHECK THE WEB. CALL BRAD & Pictures at meyersauctions.com (204)476-6262 TO CONSIGN TO THIS AUCTION. ADOLF GREISBERGER, RUSSELL. Tues., May WILSON SMALL ENGINE TRUCKS:†2008 F150 Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the 8th, 1:00pm 2, JD 8630 4WD; Deutz DX130 FWA; 4x4 EXT, ONLY 105K; 2005 GMC 2500HD; Hart- Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure 95 JD 9600 combine; Westward 9250 25-ft. SP ford, McCue(?) Show Buggy; 2007 Honda 680 thing. 1-800-782-0794. swather 367-hrs; 2004 Bourgault air seeder 2155 Quad; 1989 Starcraft 8-ft Truck Camper; EZE GO tank looks, like new; 1975 IHC 1600 grain truck, Golf Carts; Yamaha Golf Cart; Haulin 6x12 En- AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES safetied; 1995 Zenair 701 airplane 2 seater only closed Trailer, 3,500-lb single axle, Ramp Door; Manitoba Auctions – Westman Manitoba Auctions – Westman Manitoba Auctions – Westman 130 original hrs. Major Equip Shedded LAWRENCE 6x9 Tilt Deck Trailer; 10) Sport Helmets; Crown EISNER AUCTIONS (204)525-2225, Minitonas Electric Fork Lift, 3,000-lb Capacity; Coleman Pow- VIEW www.eisnerauctions.com ermate 2250W Generator; Truemax Model TM90 plate Compactor; Road Sign w/Letters; String Trim- mer; Garden Tillers; Pallet Racking; Agri Fab cart PARTS: Quad Blade; Ramps, Oil, Filters, Spark UNRESERVED FARM DISPERSAL Plugs, Lawn Mower Blades, ATV Tires. Much, Much More! WILSON SMALL ENGINE ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE, CHECK THE WEB for BABCOCK FARMS Ltd. BEFORE ATTENDING TO CONFIRM AVAIL SUB- JECT TO CONFIRMATION OF FINAL BID. BIRNIE, MB. - TUESDAY MAY 1, 2012 11:00 AM 6) 30x6-ft SOLID DRILL STEM CATTLE PANELS; COLLECTOR COINS. THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST meyersauctions.com for FULL LIST & PICS. Mey- DIRECTIONS: FROM NEEPAWA, MB. 16 miles north of Neepawa, MB on #5 hwy to jct. of #5 & #352. East 4 miles on #352 to 5 Corner jct. Sale ers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)368-2333 or cell site located on north side of road. (Watch for signs sale day.) FROM RIDING MOUNTAIN, MB. 5 miles south of riding Mountain, MB on #5 hwy JOSEF WARTBICHLER, ROBLIN. Thurs., May (204)476-6262. Detailed List & Pictures at meyer- to jct of # 5 & #352. East 4 Miles on #352 to 5 Corner jct. Sale site located on north side of road. (Watch for signs sale day.) 3rdTHURS. 11:00am JD 8770 MAY 4WD, 3,300-hrs; 10- JD 4450 sauctions.comONLINE ONLY FWA 4,437-hrs; JD 4430 FEL; 2001 JD 9750 SST ORDER OF SALE: 11:00am – 1:00pm– misc, shop equip, fuel tanks, vet supplies, livestock handling equip, grain bins, fans 1,670-hrs separator hrs; MF 220 26-ft. SP swather; FARMING IS ENOUGH OF 1:00pm– livestock equip, augers, dryers, seed & tillage, spraying, haying equip, trucks, trailers, harvest equip, tractors, GPS systems 2001WED. JD 1820 40-ft.MAY air drill premium;16 Bourgault REAL ESTATE AUCTION 6000 medium 70-ft. harrows, as new; 1991 IHC tan- A GAMBLE... AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: The Babcock’s are very good care takers and they are very mechanical. All the equipment is very dem Cummins grain truck, 170-km; 81 GMC 6000 well looked after and very clean. All work needed on equipment was always done and you will be hard pressed to fi nd grainWEST truck. Major SHORES Equip Shedded OF LAWRENCE LAKE OF THE PRAIRIES, MB equipment of this size and age in this kind of condition. Please plan to come and spend the day with us. EISNER AUCTIONS (204)525-2225, Minitonas. VIEW www.eisnerauctions.com 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 HODGINS AUCTIONEERS AS PRINCIPAL WILL PTO, 20.8R38 Rubber, 5000 hrs showing (New front rubber 16.9R28) HD Front End * 1981 Versatile 555 4WD 182hp Tractor w/4 Remote Hyd., Aux return line Advertise your unwanted equipment in the PTO Drive, 1000 PTO, 18.4-38 Duals, 6700 hrs, (Trans bearing have been done, updated to Industrial Hyd, 500 hrs on Engine Bearings) * 1979 Versatile 500 4WD Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your Advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator OFFER THE FORMER RESIDENCEClassifieds, it’s a Sure OF Thing! 160hp Tractor w/ 3 remote hyd., 1000 PTO, 18.4-34 Duals, Approx 12,000 hrs,. Tractor has been upgrade with 555 engine, New Batteries, External planetary diffs. ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask * 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, about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks Single Hyd, 540 PTO, Power Steering * (2) Bale Forks mounts to Quicke Loader * 3 PT Bale Fork GPS SYSTEMS: * Outback S Guidance System w/ Outback 360 and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794. MRS. VERA DEMKIW OF ROBLIN,1-800-782-0794 MB Mapping Version 2 * Outback S2 Guidance System w/Light Bar HARVEST EQUIPMENT: * 1992 NH TX36 SP Combine w/ NH 971 Pick up header w/ Swath Master pickup, 2870 eng Hrs, 2212 Sep Hrs, w/Header Reverser, Newer Concaves & Rub bars, New Clean Grain Chain goes with it. Airfoil Sieve in unit (original Sieve will PROPERTY FEATURES: be included) * 22’ CCIL 722 SP Dsl Swather w/MacDon Pick up Reel, updated to Shoemaker knife drive, Dbl Swath, 1310 hrs showing * 8’ Howser Metal Swath Roller * Swather Transport * Labtronics 919 Moisture Tester w/ Digital Scale. SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: * 33’ Flexi-Coil 5000 Air drill w/ Flexi-Coil 1720 Air Tank Approx.THURS. 5500 MAYsq. ft. Residence10 ONLINE on 60 Acres ONLY +/- (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 Rolls * 50’ Summers Heavy Harrows FEATURES/LOCATION- WED. MAY 16 REAL ESTATE AUCTION (New Knuckles in joints) * 50’ Blanchard Hydra-Lift Harrow Packer Bar w/ 2 1/2” Packers, Newer Tines, New Tires * 60’ Inland Hyd Harrows, New Tines * 32’ Flexi all appliances included Coil System 70 Coil Packers * 19’ Allis 2600 Tandem Disk w/Smooth Blades * Melroe 903, 8 Bottom Plow w/ New 16” Shears * Green 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 oak WESTdining room SHORES suite with pecanOF LAKE trim included OF THE PRAIRIES, MB Fertilizer Spreader (For Parts) * Rock-O-Matic PTO Drive Rotary Stone Picker (3 Wheel Style) * MF 6 Row Corn Planter w/Fert Boxes * 6 Row 3 pt Corn Cult. * 30” Forever Grain Cleaner * 18’ Load King Seed & Fert Tender w/ hyd augers * Hawkins Drill Markers * 30’ Coil Packers (ball hitch style) (6) - 5’ Sections SPRAYING remainderHODGINS of furniture AUCTIONEERS is negotiable AS PRINCIPAL WILL EQUIPMENT: * 90’ Bourgault 850 Centurion III Field Sprayer, 1000 gal poly tank, new tires, hyd. pump, chem mix tank, eye wash tank * Shop Built Fence Liner original architect plans/design and surveyor’s certi cate are available Sprayer w/PTO Pump * 2” Chem Handler I Chem Mix Unit * 1200 Gal Poly Water Tank (Black) * 2” Banjo Pump w/ 5 1/4 HP Motor HAYING EQUIPMENT: * 1998 14’ OFFER THE FORMER RESIDENCE OF MacDon 5000 Haybine w/1000 PTO, Steel Crimping rollers, New Knife, (all factory frame updates done) * 2007 NH BR780A Round Baler w/ Bale Kicker, 1000 PTO, BUILDING & LAYOUT Hyd Pickup, Auto tie, * NH HT154 14 Wheel V-Rake w/ wind defl ector, s/n123728 * Gandi Bale Inoculators GRAIN BINS & AERATION FANS: * (2) 1950 BUS Westeel MRS. VERA DEMKIW OF ROBLIN, MB 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 carport, plus lower level walk-out games room,attached two-car garage & * 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 singlePROPERTY detached FEATURES: garage,concrete Approx. circle 5500 driveway,gorgeous sq. ft. Residence park-likeon 60 Acres setting +/- Auger w/12HP Honda Engine * 6” x 15’ Auger w/5 1/2 hp Honda Engine * (2) Misc 6” x 7” Augers * Pencil Augers * Hyd Drill Fill Augers * GT 380 Propane Grain FEATURES/LOCATION all appliances included oak dining room suite with Dryer w/PTO Fan, * Moridge Propane PTO Grain Dryer TRUCKS: * 1993 GMC Top Kick S/A Truck w/ 366 Propane Engine, 5 Spd Trans, 266,350 kms showing, 5th several  ower gardens and plenty of trees,in-ground swimming pool,of ce wheel plate, s/n1GDG6H1PJ14954, Saftied (owner Babcock Farms Ltd) * 1975 Ford F700 Tag Axle Truck w/18’ Metal Ind. Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp (Has Grain & Silage pecan trim included remainder of furniture is negotiable original architect plans/ 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, Saftied (Owner Babcock livingdesign room and with surveyor’s spiral staircasecertificate to arelower available level gamesBUILDING room,coz & LAYOUTy seating carport, Farms), (Clutch Rebuilt including Master Cyl) * 1998 Chev 1500 4 x 4 Reg Cab, 350 Gas, auto Trans, 230,000 Kms, Safetied (Owner Babcock Farms) TRAILERS & areaplus overlooking lower level lake,dining walk-out games room & room, large attachedkitchen,utility/laund two-car garagery room & with single 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 detached garage, concrete circle driveway, gorgeous park-like setting several Deck, 7000 lbs Axles, (new shackles) * 16’ Donahue T/A Grain Trailer w/Hoist, electric Brakes, Removable Sides, * 14’ S/A Grain Box w/Hoist, silage end gate, steel shower,4 large bedrooms and bathrooms,master bedroom with sunken tub 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 * 18’ HD S/A Equipment Float used flower gardens and plenty of trees, in-ground swimming pool, office living room for Bale Wagon * 26’ HD Wooden Deck Hay Rack * 32’ Bale Wagon (Approx 17 Bale Cap) * Martin Farm Wagon, 400 BUS Gravity Wagon w/light kit, high side kit, * 4 andwith huge spiral walk-in staircase closet,carpet, to lower level lino, games tile and room, parquet cozy seating  ooring. area overlooking wheel farm wagon w/panel welding jig mounted on it LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: * Haybuster 2650 Bale Processor, s/n26DJ089450 w/Hyd Defl ector * Shultz Bunk lake, dining room & large kitchen, utility/laundry room with shower,4 large 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 357 Hammer Mill w/ Pwr Bale Feeder, SUBJECTbedrooms and ONLY bathrooms, TO master MINIMUM bedroom OPENINGwith sunken tub BID and hugeOF walk-in 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 * NH 679 T/A Manure Spreader w/ dbl beaters, New Steel Floor 540 PTO * Bucket Mount Hyd post hole auger w/ 6” & 12” bits LIVESTOCK HANDLING EQUIPMENT: * Hi-Qual Squeeze Chute w/ Scale, Palpation Cage * Hi-Qual 3 Section $150,000!!!closet, carpet, lino, tile and parquet flooring. 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 Head Gate * 7L Calf Chute w/ Scale * 12’ x 30’ Catch Pen (Drill Stem & Sucker Rod) w/ overhead bracing (Well HOWSUBJECT TO BID... ONLY Bidding TO TakesMINIMUM Place OPENINGOver the Internet BID OF $150,000!!! Built) * Cypress Ind. approx 250 bus Creep Feeder on Wheels w/Panels, Oilers & Mineral Box * approx 150 bus Easyway Creep Feeder on Wheels w/Panels * approx 400 bus Cypress Ind. Creep Feeder on NO INTERNET...HOW TO NO BIDx... PROBLEM! Bidding IfTakes you doPlace not Over have the access Internet to the inter- Skids * (6) 30’ Free Standing Windbreak Panels * (12) 30’ Drill Stem Feed Bunk Panels * (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 netNO call INTERNET... us at 1-800-667-2075 NO PROBLEM! and If youwe willdo not bid have on your access behalf! to the internet (apron Style) * Cattle back scratch Oiler w/ Mineral Tub * 150 Gal Tank used for Bulk Canola Oil for Feed purpose * (8) Round Bale Feeders * S/A Calf Wagon * Complete set of Electric Numeric Branding Irons call us at 1-800-667-2075 and we will bid on your behalf! SELECTION OF VET SUPPLIES: * (2) Medi Dart Cross Bows * Pistol Grip Syringes * 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) 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 Pressure Washer * 10HP Coleman 5000 Generator 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.

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Farm Auction Sale for Mervin and Glen Sachvie of Beausejour, MB Saturday, May 5th, 2012 10AM Sale located from Beausejour, Mb., 5 miles East Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 on Hwy. #44 and 1/2 mile South on Rd. 47E. Watch for signs. L 4 Farms, Lazaruk Tony and dianne Farm aucTion Farm Equipment: J.D. “2950” Tractor (CAHR, 3pth., Duals, 5,500 hrs., Exc. Cond.); Ford “6600” ToLsToi, mB Tractor w. Allied “600” FEL (Cab, 3pth., Duals, 4,769 saTurday may 5, 2012, 10 am Before auction day, you need the hrs. Exc. Cond.); J.D. “1120” Diesel Tractor (3pth., directions: Location at the farm 3 miles west only 2,820 hrs.); McCormick “W-4” Gas Tractor; 2 - of Tolstoi and 3/4 south at the L 4 Farm sign. IHC “915” S.P. Combines (Turbo Diesel, Hydrostatic Coming from the west go 6 miles east of north Summer 2012 Auction Guide. Trans., IHC “810” P.U., S.C. Field Ready); Vers. “400” side of Ridgeville. 18’ S.P. Swather (Cab, Hydrostatic Trans, Like new * 2003 Case IH Model MX 130, MFWD 3 pth, canvasses); IHC “75” 18’ P.T. Swather; “Haul-All” LX162 loader, Joy Stick, dual pto, new rear Every year, more farmers are choosing Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to 15’ Dual Comp. Grain/Fert. Tank w. Hyd. Augers; tires, 8092 hours showing * Massey Ferguson conduct their farm auctions. Showcase your agricultural equipment Grain Auger; HiQual Hydra Shovel Hyd. Bin Sweep 135 diesel, 3pth pto, 18.4 x 38 duals with & real estate in our Summer 2012 Auction Guide and maximize your (Adjusts 14’ to 22’); IHC “645” 21’ Vibrachisel; Co- allied 790 loader Haying equipment: * op “203” 15’ Deep Tiller; Herman 25’ Multi-weeder 2009 Case IH DX131 Discbine 14ft, like new exposure. w. harrows; FarmKing 10 sec. x 5’ Hyd. Diamond * 2008 Case IH model RBX563 round baler. The deadline to be included is May 11, 2012. Harrows; Vers. “580” 66’ Field Sprayer; IHC “45” 5 x 6’ hard core fully automatic * 1998 Case 14 & 19’ Vibrashank; IHC “620” 20’ Press Drill; IH model 8465 round 5 x 6 hardcore baler N.H. “56” S.D. Rake; M.F. 12’ Tandem Disc; J.D. 8’ fully automatic * New Holland grinder mixer Call your local representative today for a free, no hassle, proposal: Tandem Disc; Plows; 2 Rubber Tire Farm Trailer’s; model 354 long unload auger, shedded * Truck: 1977 Chev “C 60” 3 Ton Grain Truck w. 14’ Hayliner 1000 bale shredder * Belarus 6 ton Daryl Martin – Agricultural Territory Manager Manitoba Midland B & H, roll tarp, plumbed, like new rear tandem axle pto drive manure spreader * Vicon 4 wheel lily rake * 6 row 3pth row or tires; Miscellaneous: Floating Slough Pump w. [email protected] 306.421.5066 crop cultivator seeding and Tillage: * John Honda 5 Hp. Gas Engine (c/w approx. 800’ plastic Deere 10 ft heavy duty breaking tandem discharge hose, pumps 800 gal. per minute, exc. disc 22 ‘’ blades 11’’ spacing * IHC 2 x 12 ft cond.); Monarch 1 1/4” PTO Water Pump; Irrigation 100 press drills * IHC #300 discer seeder Pipe & Sprinkler Heads; Approx. 300’ of 2” Rub- 800.491.4494 16 ft * IHC #45 Vibra shank 16 ft cultivator | rbauction.com ber Fire Hose; Wisc. 2 cyl. Air Cooled Engine; 1992 * Allis 12 ft cultivator * 20.8 x 38 duals also Polaris Indy Trail Snowmobile (488 cc. Twin Cyl.); 2 18.4 x 34in * Westfield 8’’ x 41’ pto auger * 6 Boak Style Snowmobile Sleighs; Husqvarna 15 Hp. row 3pth row crop cultivator Trucks: * 2008 Lawn Tractor w. Rear Bagger (Hydrostatic); Cement Polaris ATV 4X4 800 Sportsman, winch racks AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES & Mixers; 28’ Bale Conveyor; 3 Air compressors; etc. * 1974 GMC 3 ton 6000, 14ft box and Manitoba Auctions – Interlake Manitoba Auctions – Interlake Manitoba Auctions – Westman Grain Moisture Tester; Platform Scale; plus many hoist roll tarp, V8 5 & 2, good truck * 1970 more numerous items and antiques. Viewing Friday, May GMC 3 ton yard truck box and hoist * 20 ft MCSHERRY AUCTION SITE Estate & Moving Auc- 4th, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appt. with Mervin Cargo goose neck cattle trailer Haying and tion Sun., May 6th, 10:30am Stonewall, MB. 12 Pat- cattle equipment: * Belarus 6 ton tandem BERGNER AUCTION SERVICE terson Dr. Featuring Lifetime Collection of Late Nick Sachvie (203) 268-2106. See www.capitalauction.net Banera of Wpg. Over 125 SIGNS; Many Tobacco; for listing and pictures or for more information call: axle manure spreader and more. Owners FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION SALE for Nick & Max Halaburda Black Cat; Winchester; Buckingham; Good Year; Tony and Dianne Lazaruk 204 427 2852 Crescent Ice Cream; 20 Rare Tobacco Cutters; An- CAPITAL AUCTIONS See our website Gypsumville, MB, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. tique Furniture; Oak Buffet; Oak China Cabinet; 50 Beausejour, MB. www.billklassen.com Sale site: from St.Martin Junction of #6 Hwy & PR 513 – follow PR #513 Store Product Tins; Go to Web Site Over 200 Pic & Auctioneer: Len Pleskacz for photo’s & 2012 Spring Auction Catalog to Gypsumville, Then follow #PR #513 east of Gypsumville for 6.2 km. Complete Listing. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 Ph. 204-268-3052 in your Farm Mailbox or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com Turn South on Jaworski Road for 3.2 km. Turn East to the Sale. (Follow signs) Bill klassen auctioneers AUCTION SALES 204-325-4433 cell 6230 TRACTORS & CRAWLERS * 420 J.D. Crawler w/grapple, bale & manure fork (#107624) * 1990 Case 7110 Int. MCSHERRY AUCTION SITE Estate of Captain Dan Ritchie, Sun., Apr 29th, 10:00am, Stonewall, Manitoba Auctions – Red River [email protected] Tractor w/duals, approx 8000 hrs (#JJA0005721) * 9030 Ford Versatile, bi-direc, loader recently rebuilt (v.g.c.) * MB #12 Patterson Dr. Auction Note: Captain Dan of J.D. 4440 w/factory duals, 2275 hrs showing (#010997R) * 930Case w/duals, loader has new pins & cyl., tractor Wpg has a LIFETIME COLLECTION of Marine has rebuilt clutch, engine, inj. pump, rear end (#8354282) * 8N Ford Tractor w/J.D. 3 pt hitch Mower * D7 Cat for Items, Furniture & Many RARE UNIQUE Antiques. parts (new final drive) * 706 Int. Tractor (field ready); 624 Int. Tractor (field ready)HAYING * EQUIPMENT * 9ft Rowse JD 4230 cab 3-PH dual hyd. 540/1000 PTO; Ford Trailer mower w/NH head & bar (1 yr old) * N.H. 357 9ft Trailer Mower (field ready) * N.H. 357 3 pt hitch 9ft Mower 8N 4-SPD 3-PH PTO; Inland DA 92 3-PH Snow- blower; Cockshutt 70 Row Crop All Steel; 40’s w/rebuilt wobble box * (2) 9 wheel Vicon Rakes (H1050) (field ready) * 2620 Haybuster (g. cond); 660 N.H. Round GMC 9100 Deluxe Cab B&H; 4-Wheel Wagon; Po- Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 baler * Tube-Line Bale wrapper TL5500, auto. (mint cond) * 6550 Hesston Swather, 3 cyl Perkins diesel, Honeybee tato Planter; Scuffler. Antiques: 30 Pieces, Krug, Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 sicle bar; * 7090 N.H. Round bale, wide sweep (2 yrs old) * Gehl Chain mover, hyd, (good shape) * (2) 6 wheel Rakes Quarter Oak & Some are Ship Furniture; Oak Buf- Silver Stream ShelterS -parts (hitch for (2) 6 wheel rakes) * N.H. Square baler w/stooker; 14ft J.D. Dump rake * Old Farmhand Stack mover; fet; Oak 14-Drawer File Cabinet; Oak Corner China CommerCial auCtion (2) Brush rakes * Inland Hayline Bale picker (2000) * Hayrack for 3-5 ton Truck (12 bales) * Brush cutter (Hoover) to Cabinet; Oak Secretary; Oak Pantry; Oak Pie Safe; altona, mb Oak Gateleg Table w/Barley Twist Legs; Oak High fit D7 or D7E w/C frame * CATTLE/FENCING EQUIPMENT * (2) Cattle Oilers; (2) Horse saddles; (2) Water wheels * Boy w/Swing Mirror; Oak Wash Stand; Oak Dea- Saturday april 28, 10 am Steel water trough; (2) cattle head gates; (4) Calf shelters * Hi-Qual cattle chute; (12) Bale feeders; Calf feeder (80 cons Bench; Oak Fire Place Mantel; Dental Cabi- directions: 4 miles south of Altona on hwy 30 bu) * Approx (15) metal feed troughs; (4) 20-30 ft Panels * Double bale feeder (heavy pipe); Cattle platform scale * net; Immigrant Trunk; Oak Display Case; 14-in Doll and 2 mile east on road 4 Viking Grain fanning mill; New sprayer for 4 wheeler; ; (24) 10ft Gates; (3) 10-12 ft Panels; (2) sets Buffalo Gates * Dresser; School Desk; 6) Ship Wheels Oak & Solid * 23 plus Bioteck buildings Brand new Packages, TRUCKS/GRAIN BINS & MISC * 1978 C65 Chevy Grain truck w/cattle racks * 1995 Ford F350 4x4, power stroke Brass; 6) Marina Compasses, some w/podium; 6) * 2008 Kubota SM 105 Tractor mfwd cab and * Brass Telegrams; Sextant; Brass Propellers; Guide Smith BrotherS diesel, (new heavy clutch) * 18ft Cattle Trailer (Guertson), rebuilt w/new floor, Paint (good tires) * (3) 1950 bu Grain loader 1947 one owner hours * 2003 M 9000 Light; 6) Steam Whistle up to 52-in; Brass Steam Farm auction Kubota mfwd open station w/ * loader 2400 bins w/concrete floors * (3) 1350 bu Grain bins; 4” Auger * FIELD EQUIPMENT * Field Sprayer, 60ft booms (plastic Gauges; Old Flare Guns; 10) Wood & Cast Treas- Woodmore / dominion cit y, mB. tank & lines) * 6 bottom 18ft Melroe Plow, auto reset (field ready) * 14ft & 17ft 55 Int Chisel Plow w/mulchers * 12ft ure Chest; Ship Lanterns; 1886 Solid Brass Bell 26- hrs * Clark 7000 lb Fork Lift * 2002 John Deere Skid steer 1400 hrs * 1966 Ford F-100 Pickup Rome single Disc; 22” Int. Breaking Plow * 12ft J.D. Industrial Breaking Plow; Swath roller * 20ft 620 Int Press Drill in Base 20-in dated 1886; Locomotive Brass Bell Saturday June 16, 10 am truck 6cyl -4sp, original paint * 1955 Fargo short (2x10) * 23ft Massey tandem Disc (lift wings) * 27ft Int. Viber chisel w/mulchers * 8 x 40 pto drive Grain Auger; M.F. w/Cradle; Crockery Jug w/Hand Painted Flowers; directions: Location at the farm 1 mile west RWing 6-gal Butterchurn; Canadian Royal Mail of Woodmore store on hwy 201 or approx 10 step box 3 speed * Atv ‘s Artic cat thundercat Disc plow * 7ft Rockomatic Stone Picker; 3pt hitch Cultivator * Dozer to fit 920 or 1040 J.D. Tractor * Trailer type Post Box; Cash Register; 2-lb Candy Scale; Fry Choco- miles east of Dominion City on hwy 201. Yard 1000 cc 4x4 4400 km * 2010 Artic cat 450 quad pounder (like new) * 12ft Int 620 Press Drill; J.D. 301 Fert. Spreader * Int. 914 Combine (pull-type) * J.D. 55 self late Store Display Cabinet; Coca Cola Palm Press; #24034 9N 4x4 only 1100km * 1993 Frieghtliner highway prop (straight cut header) * 357 N.H. Mix Mill w/bale feeder * 4 wheel Trailer w/gravity grain box * (2) 28” McCormick JD Clock; Cast 1/2 Back Plate From Eagle & Globe tractor parts truck * Silver stream. Darrel Enns Case Dealership; Household Tins; Arcade Coffee Tractors: * 1996 John Deere 7200, MFWD w/ Threshing machines * TOOLS/YARD & SHOP EQUIPMENT * Poulan 22 hp Riding mower w/bagger, 46” cut * King 740 self leveling loader, 3 pth, 16 speed (power 1.877.547.4738 Press Drill Saw mandrels w/blades * Ford Ind. Air compressor (w/new hand crank) * (2) 100 gal Slip tanks w/pump; Grinder; Oak Wall Mt Phone; Stained Glass Lamps; Cast Dog Door Stops; 1885 Royal Mounted Police quad redone in fall of 2010, 12727 hours) * See our website Welding table * Honda Pressure washer; Honda 4500 Generator * 4ft hyd Wood splitter; * (3) 500 gal fuel tanks (1 Post Battleford Regulator Clock; Stained Glass; 1980 John Deere 8440, 4 WD, 18.4 x 38 duals, www.billklassen.com w/stand); * (2) 300 gal fuel tanks (1 w/stand); * (2) 1000 gal fuel tanks w/stands Soap Stone Carving; Paintings; Street Lamp w/Gar- triple hydraulics, pto, less than 2000 hours on for photo’s & 2012 Spring Auction Catalog goyles; Carnival Metal Horses & Carriage from Pick in your Farm Mailbox Auctioneer’s Note: The Farm has been sold so everything must go. motor and transmission overhaul, approx 9000 a Dilly Circus; Surveying Transit; Cast Fire Alarm hours total * 1979 John Deere 4440, 20.8 x 38 bill Klassen auctioneers Lots of tools, cattle equipment for sale and can be viewed on Auction site. Box; M.B. 1913, 1914 Porc License Plates; Auto factory duals, dual hyd, dual pto, 1 owner 8500 204-325-4433 cell 6230 For viewing call: Max: (204) 659-2164 evenings • Nick: (204) 659-4275 evenings Rad Cap Gauge; Die Cast Tractors; Jail House [email protected] Keys. Stuart McSherry, (204)467-1858 or hrs. Harvesting: * 1986 John Deere 8820 Titan Lorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer (204)886-7027, www.mcsherryauction.com II combine, 18.4 x 38 duals, 214 pickup head Box 721, Ashern, MB, R0C 0E0 • Ph: (204) 768-2669/ Fax: (204) 768-3237 w/ 7 belt pickup, chopper, 3965 engine hours AUCTION SALES www.bergnerauction.com • Email: [email protected] • www.globalauctionguide.com * 1982 Versatile 4400 swather, 22 ft cab, new Saskatchewan Auctions knife and guards in 2010 * John Deere 590 pt All sales are Terms: Cash/Cheque. We do not handle Interac/Credit Cards. Neither the Owner nor Auctioneer is 30 ft auto fold swather Seeding and Tillage: ANTHONY & PAT PETRACEK AUCTION Sat., May 5th, 2012 11:00am 8 South to Red Path Rd, 2 responsible for errors in description or condition. Sale listing is subject to additions or deletions and any comments * Conveyair model 3000 grain vaculater w/ made the day of the sale with respect to sale items takes precedence over previously reported listing. West, 1/2 South of Langenburg. Langenburg, SK. hoses and nozzle * CIH 6200 2 x14 ft press Contact: (306)745-2501 “OPEN TO CONSIGN- We are not responsible for accidents Items are sold “AS IS - WHERE IS” UNRESERVED drills with factory transport * Case IH 4600 MENTS” Online bidding at 1:00pm MACHINERY: Vibra Shank 31 ft cultivator (with Anhydrous Case 2290 DSL Tractor cab, air, duals, updated MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction AUCTION SALE power shift differential, A/C 400-hrs ago, 3,870-hrs, Alex Abas Sat., May 5th 11:00am Fisher Branch, Sale, Howard & Faye Hilstrom. Sat., Apr 28th Kit hyd shut off) * John Deere 27 ft model 610 nice w/wo 10-ft. Leons blade; Case 870 cab, engine MB. Location: North 7-mi on Hwy 17 then East 6-mi 10:00am Inwood, MB. Location: Sale Site 1/2-mi of TRACTORS, chisel plow with mulchers * Powermatic 70 rebuilt, 2,000-hrs, clutch 50-hrs w/Case FEL; 1981 at Jct 325 & Hwy 17 (Marble Ridge Rd) Auction West of Inwood on RD 416. Auction Note: Retire- ft auto fold diamond harrows * Hutchmaster CRAWLERS & TRAILERS IHC 1486 DSL cab, air, factory duals, 3 hyds,over- Note: Be on TIME! Not a lot of Small Items! Main ment Auction w/Well Kept Items. Contact: 20 ft breaking disc * Flexicoil system 62 field sized air seeder return line, dual PTO, appox Item Shedded! Rent out Land! Everything Sells to (204)278-3411. Tractors: 04 Cat Challenger 535B At 1965 Loudoun Road sprayer 95 ft, disc markers and 800 gal tank * 7,000-hrs, 2,000-hrs on engine & TA. the Highest Bidder! Contact: (780)215-1902 Trac- MFWA Cab 16-spd x2 P Shuttle 3-PH Quad hyd (Approx. 1-mile off McGillivray) 18 ft two compartment drill fill unit Haying: * (306)534-4445. COMBINE: JD 6601 PTO Combine, tors & Truck: JD 3155 MFWA H L Range Cab 540/1000 w/FEL ML98 SL w/Bucket & Grapple 1999 New Holland 16 ft model 1475 haybine shedded (621-7304) HEADER: JD 20-ft. straight cut 3PH, 540/1000 Dual hyd w/JD 740 SL FEL w/Grap- 2,480-hrs; 03 MF 4370 MFWA Cab P Shift 12-SPD Saturday April 28th at 11:00am header fits 7700-7720 series combines ple & Frt 15.737-hrs; JD 4440 cab 540/1000 Dual 3-PH Triple Hyd 540/1000 w/MF 1080 FEL w/Buck- w/ 2200 header * 2006 New Holland BR 780 (Viewing at 9:00am only same day of sale) (306)534-4445; SEEDING: Haybuster #8000 24-ft. hyd w/18.438 Dual & Frt Wgt 7,600-hrs; 77 Ford et & Grapple 3,221-hrs; Int 684 DSL 3-PH 540 PTO baler (10.000 bales) * 3 pth two wheel lily swath (signs posted) Zero Till Drill, 3-8 sections, double chute system, 600 gas 5spdx2, w/15-ft. Grain B&H 72,000m; Hay- Dual Hyd w/FEL SL 4,424-hrs. Equip: 07 Hesston turner * Two hay trailers hauling 5 x 6 bales, 17 fert attachment, 10.5-in. spacings, haybuster caring Equip: JD 1600A, 14-ft. Hydra Swing Hay Bine; 1345 12-ft hydra Swing Disc Bine; 92 Case IH 8460 2-Massey 200-C crawlers w/clam bucket and 14 bale each * Jiffy Bale Shredder (updated bide beaks, Packers recapped, own transport, good JD 535 RD Baler, hyd tie, wheel guide; 40-ft. Semi RD Baler; Sitrex 9-Wheel Hay Rake; New Idea 527 w/rear ripper, hyd., diesel* 1977 IHC 1600 rotor hammers & bearings) * New Holland shape (306)534-4445; CCIL 24-ft. cultivator air Flat Deck Hay Trailer w/Dolly; Vicon 3PH 2 Wheel Trailer 9-ft Sickle Mower; 2) “Krentz Mfg” 8-Wheel Loadstar single axle w/12ft. box, 2-speed model 357 grinder mixer with extended auger seeder w/200-bu flexicoil split tank, PTO drive; Mel- Swath Turner; 3-PH Bale Roller; FEL Quick Tache 36-ft Hay Trailer w/Pipe Racks; 06 Buhler/Farm dump truck* 2005 Ford F-150 extended * 102 in inland snow blower w/ hyd. chute * roe #204 24-ft. Press Drills w/transport (621-7304); Bale Forks; 3-PH Bale Forks; NH Side Delivery King 8-in 51-in PTO Auger; Farm King 620 3-PH cab, long box* 1980 Chev 1-ton model 30 Model 138 Bourgault tank, hyd fan (745-3774); Rake; Grass Seed Broad Caster Grain & Tillage Rotary Mower; Buhler 3-PH 3-Wheel Swather Turn- Westfield TR 10’’ x 61’ auger * Westfield 7’’x 46’ w/duel wheels* 1985 GMC 1-ton dump w/ 1,200-gal liquid fert wagon, hyd pump (745-3774); Equip: JD 7700 DSL Turbo Combine Chopper, er; 3-PH Post Hole Auger; 3-PH & FEL Bale Forks. auger w/ engine * Westfield 7’’x 32’ auger w/ 3-PTH 7-ft. rear blade; Bale spear; SPRAYER: Mel- 4,500-hrs; Int 230 gas 16-ft. Swather; Ezeeon 14-ft. Vehicle & Trailers: 01 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins duals* 4-triple axle trailers (older)* single 12 hp electric start Trucks and Trailers: * 1983 roe 220 Spray coup, markers; TRUCKS: 1966 Offset Disc; Int 6200 12-ft. Press Drill SA FA GA 5.9l dsl STD 4x4 370-km Sft; 86 Dodge 150 318 axle trailer* RIDING MOWER: Craftsman Chevrolet 70 tandem 427 v8 5&2 trans. with air Dodge cab over Grain truck 5x2 trans, steel box & w/Rubber Press Factory Transport; Int 5000 22.5-ft. Gas STD, Sft; Sokal Gooseneck Tandem 24-ft Flat LT1000 riding mower* MISCELLANEOUS: shift, 19 ft box hoist roll tarp. With safety * 1977 hoist, 700-mi on overhaul; 1981 GMC 3500 1-Ton Cult w/Mulchers; JD 100 12-ft. Deep Tiller; JD 14-ft. Deck w/Ramps; Sokal Gooseneck 16-ft Tandem Lincoln AC 225 welder* Power Fist band Chevrolet C 60 14 ft box & hoist runs good no 350 engine, 4-SPD, recent rebuilt; HAYING: NH Model 1630 Disc; Kendan 4 Wheel Hopper Trailer; Stock Trailer. Livestock Equip: 04 Bale King Vor- saw* Beaver table saw* 2-Marshalltown safety * 1976 Dodge 600 18 ft box hoist tag axle 855 Round Baler, new chain; MF 6 wheel rake; Swath Roller Grainery & Augers: Westeel Rosco tex 3000 Bale Processor; 3) Cypress Portable Met- gas power trowels* gas packer* Approx. 3-PTH swath turner; 10 round bale feeders; DISC: 2,000-bus Bin plus Hopper; NRW 1,500-bus Hop- al Creep Feeders, 2) 300 bus w/Creep Panels, with lift. No safety * Real industries cattle trailer, 1500 gal. water tank* Craftsman gas Ford 21-ft. double disc, notched front blades; CON- per Bin; 2) Westeel 2,000-bus Bins; 1) Westeel 1) 500 bus; 3) Self Locking Squeeze Chute, 2) 26 ft side and full rear door (redone in 2008) * SIGNMENT BINS: Approx 10 Steel & hopper bins, 1,350-bus Bin; Westeel 14-ft. Dia, 2 Ring Ext; Pearson, 1) Big Valley; Hi Hogg Maternity Pen; Big motor & 2-others* tool boxes* socket sets Bale fork for 740 loader * 3 pth bale fork * John 5 bins SITUATED 3.5 South, 3 West, 1 South of Westeel 1,350-bus Bin; Westfield 7-in. 31-ft. Gas Valley Calf Squeeze Chute; 13) Self Standing Metal & wrenches* nuts & bolts* wheel barrow* Deere 780 hydra push manure spreader * Panels sale site (306)745-3780. AUGERS: Brandt 8x60 Elec Start Auger; Westfield 10-in. 51-in. PTO Auger Corral Panels 24-ft to 30-ft; 30) Metal Corral Panels extension cords* 10-gal. Air compressor* and chute for cattle * 9 wheel rake w/ hydraulic PTO auger; Pool 8x40 PTO auger; Hi-Quil hydro (side Feed); Westfield Hyd 13-in. Drill Fill; Fanning & Gates 10-ft + 12-ft; 12) 16-ft Metal Panels; Steel come-along* weed eater* shovels* forks* lift * Grain testing equipment * Manure bucket shovel bin sweep (745-3774); ANTIQUES CARS: Mill Livestock Equip: Peerless 500 Roller Mill Mix Loading Chute; “Galagen MB x 1500” Solar Battery assort. chains* lumber, timber (Sold in for 158 JD loader * 1250 gal plastic water tank 1923 Model T 5 Window Coupe, all original, runs, Mill; Silver Lake Mfg Trailer Hyd Post Pounder; Port Fencer; Peerless Roller Fencer; Peerless Solar Mill; Lots)* plus other misc. items too numerous need restoration; Mode T Ford, Body frames, diffe- Metal Loading Chute; High Qual Maternity Pen; 6) Metal Bunk Feeders; 4) RD Bale Feeders; West- and hose * 509 John Deere trailer type rotary to mention. rential, parts; 1986 Dodge K Car Convertible run- Port Crowding Tub; Chuck Norris Cattle Oiler; ern Saddle; 3) Calf Pullers; Dehorners; Cattle Medi mower * John Deere #37 sickle mower, 9 foot * ning, shedded; TRACTORS RUNNING: JD A; JD 4) 30-ft. Self Standing Wind Break Panels; Approx Equip; 40) 7-ft Treated Fence Posts; 12) 8-ft Corral TERMS: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, or Farm King 7 ½ ft swath roller * IHC #300 discer D; 2 JD AR; IHC M w/FEL; Ford Dextra DSL, not 25 Metal Corral Panels & Gates; 15) Metal Rd Bale Posts; 6) Rolls High Tensile Wire. Yard & Rec: 08 Debit Paid in Full Same Day of Sale seeders, 2 x 12ft * Some misc. items from shop running; Ford 8N Running. Plus tillage, stone pick- Feeders; 10) 10-ft. Metal Bunk Feeders; Self Lock- Polaris Sportsman 500 HD 4x4 w/Winch 1,210-mi; SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS and farm hardware etc. er, misc,household & shop. Visit www.ukrainetzauc- ing Head Gates; 200-bus Metal Port Creep Self 06 Polaris Sportsman 500 HD 4x4 3,369-mi; 2010 tion.com for updated listing & pics. Sale conducted Feeder; 4) 30-ft. Self Standing Panels; 2) Ritchie Husq YTH 20 42 hyd R Mower 60-hrs; Husq YTH “Everything Sold As Is, Where Is” with See our website by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. Auto Waterer; Metal Water Trough; Salt & Mineral 17 46 Hyd R Mower 286-hrs; Husq DC500 Metal no warranties implied or expressed. www.billklassen.com License #915851. Tubs Misc: 2) Gas Water Pumps; 2) Fuel Tanks & Yard Trailer; Quad 12V Sprayer Wand & Boom; for photo’s & 2012 Spring Auction Catalog in your Farm Mailbox Stands; 1) 300; 1) 500-gal; 150-gal Fuel Slip Tank Husq 245 R Blade Grass/Brush Cutter; Along KAYE’S AUCTIONS Advertise your unwanted equipment in the w/12V Pump; Onan Gas Engine; 1000 20 Tires & w/Tools & Farm Misc. Stuart McSherry Bill Klassen auctioneers (204) 668-0183 (WPG.) Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your Rims; 18.4 38 Tires Antiques: Int Breaker Plow. (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027, www.mcsher- 204-325-4433 cell 6230 ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 ryauction.com www.kayesauctions.com [email protected] about our prepayment bonus. 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Henry & Maria Falk EstatE of Isaac D. frIEsEn Monday May 14, 2012 at 5:00PM Saturday May 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM Location: From New Bothwell, MB 1 Mile North on Hwy 216, 1 Mile West Location: From Osterwick, MB 1 Miles West on Hwy 201, on 311, then 1/2 Mile North on Gravel Road 24E or 3 Miles East of Hwy 59 then 1 1/2 Miles North on Gravel Road (watch for signs) on Hwy 311, then 1/2 Mile north on 24E (watch for signs) TRAcTORS, TRuck & EquipMENT * 1970 Ford 5000 Diesel Tractor w/ Loader & 3PTH TracTors & VehicLes * 1968 Allis CHAlMER 190Xl DiEsEl TRACToR W/ CAB & loADER * Model “A” McCormick Farmall, Restored * 2011 Cub Cadet LTX 1146 Lawn Tractor, 46” * 1949 8N FoRD TRACToR, 3PTH, GooD TiREs * 2011 MTi 14’ ENClosED V-NosE TRAilER Deck * John Deere 620 Tractor* 1995 Dodge Ram 1500, 4X4, 173,700KM, 8ft Box * LGT * 12HP DyNAMARk RiDiNG MoWER * 15.5HP MAsTECRAFT HyDRosTATiC lAWN TRACToR 145 Hydro-Static Lawn Tractor, Snowblower, Roto-tiller, Sickle Mower * Ford RMT 830 * 1996 GMC sl PiCkuP, REG. CAB., sHoRT BoX, ToNNEAu CoVER, sAFETiED * 2001 MAzDA Riding Lawn Mower * 80” Farm King 3PTH Snow Blower w/ Hyd Chute * 3PTH Brush Mower PRoTEGE 2DR equiPMenT * 2001 FouRTRAX TRX 250 HoNDA QuAD * 54” 3PTH AlAMo * SHOp TOOLS * 10” Beaver Table Saw * Canadian Portable Charger Booster * Coleman RoTo TillER * 5’ 3PTH BRusH MoWER * 6’ 3PTH BlADE TooLs * 10” RiDGiD TABlE sAW * Portable Air Compressor * Router & Table * 240V Heater * Water Pro Top Tool Box 6 Drawer PoRTABlE CEMENT MiXER W/ MoToR * 10HP ColEMAN 5000 WATT GENERAToR * 1800Psi * 6 Drawer Top Tool Box * Snap-on Angle Wrenches * 1/2” Impact Sockets (Deep & Shallow) siMoNiz PREssuRE WAsHER * 12’ AluMiNuM sTEP lADDER * CAMPEll HAusFElD AiR * 250 ft. lb. 1/2” Torque Wrench * Jumbo Wrench Set 7/8 - 2” * 24” Adjustable Wrench * CoMPREssoR * HyDRAuliC FlooR JACk * MoToMAsTER 100/15/2AMP CHARGER/BoosTER Bearing Puller Set * Wheel Puller Set * Pipe Wrenches * (2) Jack Stands * Grease Gun * * HAloGEN WoRk liGHTs * CiRCulAR sAW * (2) sHoP VACs * 6” kiNG ANGlE GRiNDER * Logging Chains * Stihl 034 Chain Saw * Shop Press Frame * Heavy Duty Engine Stand * 6” BENCH GRiNDER * PoRTABlE AiR CoMPREssoR * AiR RooFiNG NAilER househoLD * LKS Electric Metal Hack Saw * (2) Jack-All * 180Amp Forney Welder * HD Welding Table w/ NEW B&D BREAD MAkER * WATER CoolER * 54” PioNEER TV * soFA & loVE sEAT * CAsio We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if Vise * 6” Bench Grinder w/ Stand * 5” Vise * 5” Makita Angle Grinder (not working) * 4 1/2” kEyBoARD * CoMPuTER PRiNTER * VACuuM BAG sEAlER * silk PlANTs * lG sPEAkERs * you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Angle Grinder * Skil Jig Saw * Qty of Hand Tools * Air Impact Tools * Assortment of Mac, DERssER & MiRRoR * MisC. 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Power Pack * Long Frame Floor Jack * Shop Built Engine sToRM DooR * NEW sliDiNG BAsEMENT WiNDoWs * (4) likE NEW CHRoME RiMs & TiREs Hoist * Pulley Driven Stick Welder * Portable Cement Mixer * YARd EquipMENT * (2) Wheel 305/45/R22 * (4) lT265-75 R16 TiREs * 15” WEsTERN sADDlE * CARAVAN FRoNT BuMPER AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks Barrows * 12V Boom Sprayer on Wheels * (2) Post Augers * Broadcast Spreader * 5HP Ariens & HiTCH * ‘98 CHEVy PiCkuP sEAT * NEWl Roll oF BARB WiRE * 8FT FiBERGlAss TRuCk Garden Tiller * 5HP Garden Tiller * 31 Ton Power Fist Log Splitter w/ 9HP Honda * Spades CAP * Plus MuCH MoRE!! 1979 FORD F700 3-TON graintruck w/Cancade & Shovels, Forks * Sledge Hammers * 3” Vise & Anvil * Even Sprayer Back * 14’ & 26’ Sale Conducted by: box hoist & rolltarp. 42,000 original miles, $6000 as is. $7500 w/new safey. Neepawa, Phone: Aluminum Ext. Ladders * MiSc * Tiger Torch * 3/8” Steel Cable * Load Binders * Qty of Scrap Penner aUCTiOn SaleS lTD. (204)476-2445. & Welding Steel * Used Tires & Rims * Angle Drive * 1”X8”X6’ Solid steel * Fence Stretcher 218 Brandt St, Steinbach, MB 1984 TOYOTA DIESEL $1450. Phone: * Model A McCormick Parts * 5000 Ford Parts * (2) Tractor Mufflers * Tool Belt * 90 Gallon Toll Free 1-866-512-8992 (204)425-3016. Service Tank & Pump * Chimney Brush * Wood Splitting Ax * ANTiquES & cOLLEcTABLES www.pennerauctions.com * Warwood Railway Spike remover * Hand Scythe * Platform Scale * (2) Jerry Cans * (2) 1995 FORD F250 7.3 DSL, 4x4, runs good, 350,000-km, $4,000 OBO. Phone (204)637-2393, Horse Collars * Metal Mail Box * Black Smith Forge * Well Wheel Pulley * Old Milk Stainer * evenings or early mornings. Pump Organ * Piano Stool w/ Glass Ball Feet * (4) Chairs * Razor, Watches, Belt Buckles * Replica Anvil * * 6388 IHC 4WD * McCormick Deering on 2004 T800 AS NEW, 60,000-km c/w Doepker Su- diE cAST TRAcTOR cOLLEcTiON per Bees; 1993 GMC Top Kick tandem, new box & Steel * F20 McCormick * 8-16 International on Steel * Model A John Deere * R John Deere hoist; 100kW Gen Set c/w JD DSL motor, as new * WD45 A. C. * WD9 McCormick * M McCormick * 350 IHC * M John Deere * Case on Steel 1,000-hrs. (204)665-2360. * Fordson on Steel * A JD w/ Rider * D John Deere * 8N Ford* 500 Ford * W9 McCormick Herb & Helen rempel 2005 FORD F350 XL Superduty, 6L Diesel, Auto- * Wix Filter Ford Pickup 1951 * 1933 Chevy True Value Ltd Edition Pickup * HOuSEHOLd * matic, A/C, dually, 11-ft steel flatdeck, 88,000-kms, Kids Bike * Horse Shoes * Picnic Table * Maytag Dryer * Bug Zapper * Fishing Rods & Nets Monday May 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM excellent condition, new MB safety, $11,900. Phone:(204)999-6581. * Router Bit Set * Locking Pliers * Soldering Tools * 5’X9’ Banquet Table * 3PC Living Room Location: From Steinbach water tower Set * Recliner * Coffee Table & End Table * China Cabinet * Single Bed * Sm. Table * (2) 2.5MI East on Hwy 52 #37081 (watch for signs) FOR SALE: 1964 CHEV 3-Ton truck, very good 13- ft. wood box & hoist, 9.00x20 tires VG, nice older Fridge, Stove * 15 cu. ft. Chest Freezer * Meat Saw * Propane Camp Stove * Garden Duster TrAcTorS & MAcHINErY * 2555 John Deere Diesel Tractor, MFWD, Cab, 3PTH, 245 Self truck, not safetied, $2,650 OBO. Phone * Shuffle Board * Queen Bed * 4 Dr Filing Cabinet * Stewart Elec. Guitar w/ Case * Hunting Leveling Loader * 2010 LA145 John Deere Lawn Tractor, 22HP, 48” Deck * John Deere (204)874-2180. Knives * pLuS MucH MORE!! 350C Crawler * 3PTH 4 Bottom Allis Plow * 12Ft Case Cultivator * 16ft IHC 310 Seeder AUTO & TRANSPORT sale conducted by: Discer * John Deere Discer * 18ft Wilrich Cultivator * Hang-up Harrows * 120 Gehl Mix Mill Semi Trucks & Trailers PEnnEr aUctIon saLEs LtD. w/ Bale Feeder * 3PTH Danuser Post Hoe Auger * (2) Augers w/ Elec. Motors * TruckS * 218 Brandt st, steinbach, MB FOR SALE: 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL120, Detroit toll free 1-866-512-8992 1980 Ford F-750 Diesel Grain Truck, 14ft Steel Box, Hoist, Roll Top Tarp, Rebuilt Engine * motor, 13-SPD trans, good rubber, will safety. Or 1994 Ford Explorer SUV, New Tires, Needs Engine * HAYINg & HArvESTINg EquIpMENT cattle in trade. Bob Robinson (204)246-2135, Dar- www.pennerauctions.com * 385 John Deere Round Baler (4’X5’) * 510 Western Special Massey Ferguson Combine, lingford. Self Propelled, Cab * 1090 New Holland 15ft Swather, Self Propelled, Canvas * 1090 New AUTO & TRANSPORT BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Holland 15ft Swather, Self Propelled, Auger * Big Daddy Auger Hopper * 15 Bale Stooker & Vehicles Wanted Fork * SHop EquIpMENT * Allis Chalmers 20KW PTO Generator * Lincoln 225AMP Stick WANTED: FORD LOUISVILLE TRUCK, gas, 429 BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Welder * Portable Cement Mixer * John Deere Pressure Washer * 2000PSI Pressure Washer tandem, low kms, must have air brakes, clean Roofing * Kerosene 50K BTU Reddy Heater * John Deere 150 Diesel Construction Heater * 4 1/2” truck. Phone: David (204)222-8785 or (204)226-8780. Metal Cutting Band Saw * Mastercraft Portable Air Tank * 120pcs Mastercraft Socket Set * Stretch your SPRING Jackall * Electric Hammer Drill * 1/2” Impact Sockets * (7) Crescent Wrenches (24”) * 3/4” BEEKEEPING ADVERTISING DOLLAR! Dr Socket Set * Screw Driver Bits & Drill Bits * (2) Bench Vises * 16SPD Bench Drill Press BLOWOUT!! BEEKEEPING * 7” Makita Angle Grinder * 10” Metal Cut-off Saw & Blades * (2) 4 1/2” Angle Grinders * 1-800-782-0794 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard Bee Equipment 1/2” Impact Wrench * Sm. Bench Grinder * Electric Stapler * Jobmate Rolling Tool Cabinet * THURS. MAY 10- ONLINE ONLY 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & 12 Drawer Top Tool Cabinet * 8” Bench Grinder * 6/2AMP Battery Charger * Digital Caliper 1 COWAN MINI UNCAPPER; 1, 16 frame w/bas- siding. 16 colours to choose from. * Post Hole Digger * WooDWorkINg EquIpMENT * 12” 2 1/2HP Thickness Planer * 16” kets stainless steel extractor. Phone (204)526-2491 2 or (204)526-7963. REAL ESTATE AUCTION B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft. Makita Thickness Planer * Craftsman Dremel * Delta Belt & Disc Sander * 740 Dewalt Radial WED. MAY 16 Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft.2 Arm Saw * 10” Rockwell Beaver Lathe * 6” Rockwell Jointer * Mitre Saw * B&D Electric AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Planer * Skil Belt Sander * Router Table & Router * 10” Rockwell Beaver Table Saw * King WESTSaskatchewan SHORES Auctions OF LAKE OF SaskatchewanTHE PRAIRIES, Auctions MB Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 Dowel Set * Quik Grip Clamps * Makita Cordless Tools * Small Air Compressor * Brad Nailer HODGINS AUCTIONEERS AS PRINCIPAL WILL BEAT THE PRICE * Mastercraft Mitre Saw * Workmate * B&D Plunge Router * 7 1/4” Circular Saw * B&D INCREASES CALL NOW Cordless Drill Set * Makita Palm Sanders & Drills * 7 1/4” Mastercraft Cordless Saw * Jig OFFER THE FORMER RESIDENCE OF Saws * 3/4” Auto Scroller Saw * Mastercraft Belt & Disc Sander * 8” Delta Wood Band Saw JOINT FARM AUCTION FOUILLARD STEEL * 16” Dremel Scroll Saw * 60 Liter Craftsman Shop Vac * Table Saw * (6) Pipe Clamps * 4’ JOINT FARM AUCTION SUPPLIES LTD. JOINTRodneyRodneyMRS. & & Kim Kim Karcha, VERAKarcha,FARM Norman NormanDEMKIW Trebick, AUCTION RyanTrebick, &OF Shelly Ryan ROBLIN, Semechuk & Shelly MBSemechuk Level * Adjustable Material Roller Stand * YArD EquIpMENT * 26’ Aluminum Ext. Ladder * Rodney & Kim Karcha, Norman Trebick, Ryan & Shelly Semechuk ST. LAZARE, MB. PROPERTY FEATURES: 1-800-510-3303 12’ Aluminum Ext. Ladder * 8’ Aluminum Step Ladder * 6’ Wooden Step Ladder * 5HP Marry SAT.SAT. MAY MAY 5 • STARTS 5 • STARTS @ 9:00 @ AM 9:00 AM Tiller * Yard Works Garden Tiller * 2 Wheel Yard Trailer * Electric Snowblower * Broadcast Approx.SAT. 5500 MAY sq. 5 • ft. STARTS Residence @ 9:00 on 60 AM Acres +/- Spreader * 20” Lawn Mower * 2 (W)heel Barrows * 2 Wheel Hand Truck * Forks, Shovels, 5 Mi 5 Mi N. N. OfOf Preeceville, Preeceville, SK On SKHwy On# 9. Hwy # 9. BUILDINGS Rakes * Cordless Weed Trimmer Set * (2) Gas Weed Trimmers * Coleman Camp Lantern * FEATURES/LOCATION PARTIAL LISTING OF EQUIPMENT FEATURED John Deere Chain Saw * MISc * Chicken Feeders, Waterers * Incubator * Live Animal Trap * all appliances included 10X22 OFFICE BUILDING on skids, fully insulated Partial Listing of Equipment Featured (2) Plastic Chicken Crates * Barn Exhaust Fan * Chicken Wire * 300 & 500 Gal. Fuel Tanks & oak dining room suite withPartial pecan Listing trim of Equipment included Featured wired & 2 electric heaters, laminate flooring, 2x6 Stands * Qty of Cattle Corral Panels * Sheep Corral Panels * Round Bale Trailer * Railway Ties RODNEY&KIMRODNEY KARCHA & KIM KARCHA roof & floor, 2x4 walls, two 36x36-in sliders, out- TRACTOR• 2007 JD 6430 • TRUCKS• 1988 Ford swing door. (306)524-4636, (306)528-7588 * 1/4 Turn Bale Chut * Professional Chimney Cleaning System w/ Dust Collector & Vacuum remainder of furnitureTRACTOR•TRACTOR is negotiable 2007 • 2007JD 6430 JD • TRUCKS• 6430 • TRUCKS1988 Ford • 1988 Ford F150 • F150• 1993Freightliner•TRAILERS• Fruehauf 48 * Assortment Lumber * Barbed Wire * 6X6 Concrete Meshing * Snow Fencing * 6’ 2 Wheel original architectF150 1993Freightlinerplans/design• 1993Freightliner and •TRAILERS• surveyor’s TRAILERS• Fruehauf certi • Fruehauf cate48 are 48 available Ft. T/A Trailerl AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post Ft. T/A Trailerl• ROUND BALER• 2003 JD 557 5x5• frame building company. For estimates and infor- Trailer * Hand Post Hole Digger * Electric Heaters * (3) Fans * Jack-all, Hydraulic Jacks * Hog Ft.• T/AROUND Trailerl• BALER ROUND •BALER 2003• 2003JD 557 JD 557 5x5 5x5• • BALE PROCESSOR mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: BUILDING & LAYOUTBALE PROCESSOR• 2009 Degelman Bale King•HAY Waterer * Axes, Sledge Hammers * Chains * Scale * Grease Guns * Jumper Cables * guNS BALE• 2009 PROCESSOR Degelman• 2009 BaleDegelman King Bale • King• HAYHAY RAKE • Frontier www.postframebuilding.com RAKE•Frontier WR1212C•HAYING EQUIPMENT• 2003 ( p.A.L. rEquIrED) * .22 Cal. Repeater Rifle * .22 Cal. Single Shot Rifle * ANTIquES * 1 & carport, plus lowerRAKE•WR1212C levelFrontier walk-out WR1212C• • HAYING gamesHAYING room,attached EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT• 2003 two-car • 2003 garage Anderson & Anderson RB9000 Bale Wrapper. CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & 3 Gallon Crocks * (2) Beacon Lanterns * Brown Jug * Antique Money Wrench * Beet Fork * single detachedAnderson garage,concreteRB9000 RB9000 Bale BaleWrapper. circle Wrapper. driveway,gorgeous park-like setting finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any Buggy Wheels * Kids Trike * Radio Flyer Kids Wagon * Bottle & Tin Collection * Small Gas floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. several  ower gardens and plenty of trees,in-ground swimming pool,of ce 204-752-2069. Engine * 3HP Gas Water Pump * FurNITurE & HouSEHoLD * 8pc Solid Wood Dinning Set, NORMANNORMAN TREBICK TREBICK Table & 6 Chairs, China Cabinet * GE Front Load Washer & Dryer Set, Less then 1YR Old * living room with TRACTOR•spiral staircase 1981 JD to8440 lower 4WD• level 1979 gamesCase 1070 room,coz 2WD• y seating NEW, NEVER CONSTRUCTED, Future Steel stor- TRACTOR • 1981 JD 8440 4WD • 1979 Case 1070 2WD • AIR 7PC Dinette Set * 6PC Master Bedroom Suite * Table & Chair Set * 10 pc Wicker Patio Set, area overlookingAIR lake,dining SEEDER• Bourgault room & 8810 large 8” Spacing,TWA,MTHkitchen,utility/laund ry room with age building bundle, 30-ft x 46-ft x14-ft. Includes c/wSEEDER Bourgault • Bourgault3195 Air Tank,Hyd. 8810 8” Fan,Hyd. Spacing,TWA,MTH Auger (Tank c/w Bourgault framed opening for 10-ft x10-ft overhead door, 4-ft x Table & 6 Chairs, Couch, Foot Stool * Viking Fridge & Range * (2) Oak End Tables * Wing Chair c/w Bourgault 3195 Air Tank,Hyd. Fan,Hyd. Auger (Tank 7-ft service door, 2 24-in x 36-in window frames. shower,4 large bedroomsShedded)•3195 Air ROCK-O-MATICTank,Hyd. and bathrooms,master Fan,Hyd.• Rockpicker• Auger bedroom(Tank Shedded) with sunken • ROCK-O- tub * Table Lamps * Antique Tea Wagon * Freezer * pLuS MucH MorE!! Shedded)• ROCK-O-MATIC• Rockpicker•GRAIN Comes w/industrial base connector plates & certi- and huge walk-inTRUCKMATIC closet,carpet, •1984• Rockpicker Chev lino, C70. • tile GRAIN and parquetTRUCK • ooring.1984 Chev C70. fied drawings. Reduced asking price $16,000. Sale Conducted by: TRUCK•1984 Chev C70. Phone:(204)745-3315, Carmen, MB. penner AUCTIOn SAleS lTD. SUBJECT ONLY TORYANRYAN MINIMUM & SHELLEY & SHELLEY SEMESCHUK OPENING SEMESCHUK BID OF 218 brandt St, Steinbach, mb RYAN & SHELLEY SEMESCHUK BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TRACTOR• 1982 IHC 5088• DOZER BLADE• Leon 8 Ft. Toll Free 1-866-512-8992 $150,000!!!TRACTOR•TRACTOR 1982 • 1982 IHC 5088IHC• 5088 DOZER • DOZERBLADE• LeonBLADE 8 Ft. • Leon 8 Ft. to Fit to Fit FEL• AUGER• Sakundiak 6x33 Ft•LT133•LIGHT www.pennerauctions.com HOW TO BID... toBiddingFEL Fit FEL• • AUGER AUGER Takes • SakundiakPlaceSakundiak Over 6x33 6x33 theFt•LT133• FtInternet • LT133LIGHT • LIGHT TRUCKS NEED TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR Agricultural Op- TRUCKS• 1997• 1997 Ford Ford F150 F150• • 1972 GMC GMC 1 Ton 1 TonDually Dually Truck w/ Flat eration? Work P/T with F/T income potential. No NO INTERNET... NO PROBLEM! If you do not have access to the inter- decent “jobs” in your Rural small town? 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No GST. installed; Ford/IH 7.3L $4950 installed; GM Duramax; new (204)488-8451. 6.5L engines $6500; 12/24V 5.9L Cummins; other new/ used & reman. engines available. Thickett Engine Rebuild- AUTO & TRANSPORT ing, 204-532-2187, Binscarth. 8:00am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri. Trucks 1-800-667-2075 Advertise your unwanted equipment in the SK PL # 915407 # PL SK 180827 # PL AB SK PL # 915407 # PL SK 180827 # PL AB SK PL # 915407 # PL SK 180827 # PL AB SK PL # 915407 # PL SK 180827 # PL AB hodginsauctioneers.com 915407 # PL SK 180827 # PL AB hodginsauctioneers.com1-800-667-2075915407 # PL SK 180827 # PL AB Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your 1975 GMC 6500 FARM truck, 366 engine, 5x2 hodginsauctioneers.com ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask trans, box, hoist, tarp, drill fill, plumped, always about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks shedded, only 41,000 plus miles, one owner. 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TRACTORS FOR PARTS: IHC 1486, 1086, 886, Diamondharrows heavy sections, choice of 70-ftor 1066, 966, 1256, 656, 844, 806, 706, 660, 650, 56-ft units, auto-fold, field ready. Call Bill at Somerset 560, 460, 624, 606, 504, 434, 340, 240-4, W9, $1,300. (204)744-2525 WD6, W6, W4, H, 340, B-414; 275 CASE 4890, ROSS TAYLOR AUCTION SERVICE 4690, 2394, 2390, 2290, 2090, 2470, 1370, 1270, FLEX-I-COIL 70-FT HARROW PACKER. Ed Cav- 1175, 1070, 970, 870, 1030, 930, 830, 730, 900, ers, (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, Pilot Mound. FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION CONSTRUCTION AUCTION 800, 700, 600, 400, DC4, SC; MF 2745, 1155, FOR SALE: FLEXICOIL PACKER bar, P30 pack- HUGH, EIRWEN ANDDAYLAN THOMAS TREVOR, CHRIS AND WALTER PANYCH 1135, 1105, 1100, 2675, 1500, 1085, 1080, 65, Su- ers, pulls out from 20-ft. to 40-ft. All new bearings, per 90, 88, 202, 44, 30; JD 6400, 3140, 5020, 4020, excellent condition, $3,750 OBO. Phone LENORE, MB HADASHVILLE, MB 4010, 3020, 3010, 710; Cockshutt 1900, 1855, (204)874-2180. Saturday April 28th at 12 noon DST 1850, 1800, 1655, 1650, 560, 80, 40, 30; White Saturday May 5th at 1 pm 4-150, 2-105; Allis Chalmers 7045, 7040, 190XT, FARM MACHINERY SALE INCLUDES: SALE INCLUDES: 190, 170, WF; Deutz DX130, DX 85, 100-06, 90-06, Tillage & Seeding – Seeding • 2006 JD 7320 MFD w/ 3 pth, JD 741 loader, only 3400 hours • 2002 Western Star Model 4864 FX tandem highway tractor 80-05; Volvo 800, 650; Universal 651, 640; Ford 7600, 6000, 5000, Super Major, Major; Belarus • 2005 New Holland 1475 - 16 foot haybine • Highline Bale with 22.5 rubber • 2002 Mack tandem highway tractor with 7200 hoedrills for sale: 28-ftofCase IH 7200 hoe 5170, 952, 825, 425; MM 602, U, M5; Versatile 700, drills, toews markers, factory transport. Excellent Pro 7000 HD bale processor • NH 358 mixmill w/ power bale 22.5 rubber • 1996 Freightliner FL106 tandem highway tractor 555, 145, 118; Steiger 210 Wildcat; Hesston 780. condition $8,000 (204)526-5351 feeder • NH 273 sq. baler • 2 – Rae’s Welding creep feeders w/ with 22.5 rubber • 2003 Trail King TK40LP pintal hitch trailer Also have parts for combines, swathers, square & wheels and panels • 4 – 30’ free standing pipe panels • Morris with 235-75 x 17.5 tandem duals, 18’ deck • 1990 LoadLine round balers, tillage, press drills and other misc. 725 – 25’ DT w/ harrows • Sunﬂ ower 22’ offset disc • 2 – Case 29’ end dump gravel trailer with 24.5 good rubber • 24’ gravel machinery. Buying machinery, working or not. FARM MACHINERY IH 6200 press drills w/ back on transport conveyor • 1997 Kamatsu PC 128 UU with offset boom • John MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free Tillage & Seeding – Tillage 1-877-858-2728 PLUS A FULL LINE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, Deere 17Z TS with offset boom • 1983 Case W11 wheel loader • FOR SALE 34-36-FT L320 Morris Challenger field LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, HOPPER & FLAT 1992 White 2-145 MFD with 3 pth • John Deere B # 306 R wide cultivator, w/MTD harrows, real good, 8-in sweeps, BOTTOM BINS AND MUCH MORE front with saw mandrel $2000 OBO. Phone:(204)733-2457 or FYFE PARTS (204)648-5059, Ochre River. 1-800-667-9871 • Regina FARM MACHINERY 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg Tillage & Seeding – Various 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton 12-FT IH 5100 DD Wheel Drill, C W grass seed at- “For All Your Farm Parts” tachment. Phone:(204)638-7425. 1 PAIR HAUKAAS side arm field markers, 27-45- www.fyfeparts.com ft., $400. Phone (204)353-4173. For information call the Thomas’s 204-838-2237 For information call Floyd [email protected] 24-FT IH 620 FACTORY TRANSPORT, RUBBER The Real Used FaRm PaRTs press wheels, shedded, good condition $1850; JD sUPeRsToRe 1600 25-ft deep tiller, 3-row Degelman harrows $1900. Phone:(204)529-2091 or (204)539-2046. Ross Taylor Auction Service 204-877-3834 Over 2700 Units for Salvage 2 WIL-RICH FIELD CULTIVATORS, 45 plus 40-ft, • TRACTORS • COMBINES 7-in spacing, 3 row harrows, $4000 each; Also 70-ft For full listing and photos www.rosstaylorauction.com • SWATHERS • DISCERS Powermatic diamond harrow, $3000. Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN Phone:(204)324-9300 or (204)324-7622. BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000- FOR SALE, 2 1985 Massey Ferguson 860, (306) 946-2222 44-FT ROLLING BASKETS for JD 730 air seeder; Feedlot Cleaning bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOIS- V8-hydro, 1997 Case IH8820 swather, 25-ft w/U2 monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 36-ft. Intl press drill track Easors built in transports, TURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details PU reel, machines are field ready. taking offers. Phone (204)526-2166, Holland, MB. Business For Sale (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. Phone:(204)564-2699 or (204)564-2675, Inglis. WATROUS SALVAGE 80-14 MORRIS HOE DRILL harrows, $900; 80-11 CUSTOM BIN MOVING: Large Flat Bottom Bins & WaTRoUs, sK. for parts. Phone:(204)324-6398. 3 John Deere Spreaders FOR SALE 5114 NEW Idea Haybine, real good Hoppers. Also Buying & Selling used bins. Phone: FOR SALE: CASE IH 7200 hoe drill. 28-ft w/rubber 3 Massey Tractors tires, low hours on pump planetaries, new roller lift Fax: 306-946-2444 (204)362-7103. Email: [email protected] press factory IH transport, Eagle Beak openers, Case Crawler Loader cylinders, good working condition, $2500. folding markers, new tires, field ready. Asking Gooseneck Trailer NEW HOPPER BOTTOMS FOR grain bins, 16-ft. Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)648-5059, Ochre NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS $4,500, open to offers. Phone Jim:(204)664-5447. Dodge Diesel Truck & 14-ft. in stock. Call for prices & options. River. (204)966-3254 or (204)841-1388. NEW COMBINE PARTS IHC 6200 PRESS DRILLS; 2, 10-ft. w/factory trans-

SELF-LOADING SILAGE WAGON 30-CU meters, port, good discs; 2, 12-ft. no transport, very clean, Two Way Radios FARM MACHINERY 2-in rotary chopper, good working order, $19,500. Large Inventory of $1,500 each; IHC #475 20-ft, tandem disc, hyd Tool Box Grain Dryers 2010 MF 10 wheel V-rake, only done 500-ac, new and remanufactured parts wings, good condition, $3,500. (204)325-8385 or Spare Tires $4,500. Phone:(204)373-2162. (701)370-8338 Etc. FOR SALE: NEW SQ12D & SQ16A superb grain I.H.C. 7200 28-FT HOE Press Drill, W/factory trans- Must Sell $79,000 obo Work Ready dryers, last years pricing; 1 used farm fan, AF270. port, H.D. bi-fold markers, new tires on front, good Call Valley Agro (204)746-6783. Rebuilt Concaves For More Info call Jim @ condition, $2500 OBO. Phone:(204)733-2457 or 204-325-2149 Winkler, MB New GSI Grain Dryers -Propane/NG, canola screens, Rebuild combine table augers (204)648-5059, Ochre River. 1or3phase, simpleand accurate. Also some used Rebuild hydraulic cylinders JD 7000 8-ROW 30-IN planter w/dry fertilizer, BUSINESS SERVICES dryers available.Vince Zettler, www.vzgrain.com Roller mills regrooved $4000; 28-ft CIH 6200 grain drill w/ fertilizer attach- (204)998-9915 MFWD housings rebuilt STEINBACH, MB. ment & markers, grass seed attachment included, Ph. 326-2443 excellent cond. $4000. Phone:(204)373-2339 or BUSINESS SERVICES NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens Steel and aluminum welding (204)324-7410. 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get Machine Shop Service Crop Consulting new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 JD 960 44-FT. S tine cultivator, 3 bar harrow, Line boreing and welding Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or Fax (204) 326-5878 $5,800; Elmers 8R30 multi shank row crop cultiva- FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. tor, tunnel shield, VGC, $2,000. Phone Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Web site: farmparts.ca (204)324-3647. We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; FARM MACHINERY Eden, MB 204-966-3221 E-mail: [email protected] Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator Grain Elevators TracTors issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, Fax: 204-966-3248 Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase Check out A & I online parts store FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY assistance the majority of our clients have received 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304. www.pennosmachining.com Salvage Tractors – Allis/Deutz compensation previously denied. Back-Track FARM MACHINERY Investigations investigates, documents your loss and GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 1987 DUETZ 7085 FWA, open-station, 85hp, Grain Handling or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. assists in settling your claim. Combines 5900-hrs, Allied 794 FEL $17,000. (204)525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com Licensed Agrologist on Staff. FOR SALE 2011 BRUN 2-compartment 400 bushel FARM MACHINERY For more information gravity box w/11-tonne wagon. Ed Cavers FARM MACHINERY Potato & Row Crop Equipment FARM MACHINERY Please call 1-866-882-4779 (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, Pilot Mound. Combine – Case/IH Tractors – Case/IH DAHLMIN 650 PULL TYPE 6-row potato cup plant- FARM MACHINERY er, w/markers; Dahlmin 2020-2 row potato harvest- 1976 1066 INTL, $10,000; 60-ft. Herman harrow CONTRACTING Haying & Harvesting – Baling 715 IH Combine: gas engine; decent shape. 230 IH er w/belted C-flex aprons, star table, blower & bar, $1,250. Phone (204)825-3867, Pilot Mound. Swather with conditioner; 14’ header. Both always chopper; Also for sale Better Built 975 seed cutter 1976 CASE 1070 18.4X38 duals, 4,460-hrs, new CASE-IH 8575 LARGE SQUARE Baler, GC; Inland shedded. Grunthal MB. Offers? (204)434-6339 CONTRACTING w/treater; Portable 36-in grader w/sizing screens; cab liner kit, shedded, no 3-PTH, excellent condi- 4000 square bale picker, GC; 2004 1475 NH hay- Custom Work Mayo 48-in portable screener. All in VGC. tion, $7,200. Phone (204)324-3647. bine, VGC. Phone:(204)467-5984 leave msg, WANTED: COMBINE IHC 914 PT, in working or- Phone:(204)757-2887, [email protected] 1994 CASE 7210 2WD, 4,700-hrs, duals & dual Stonewall. der. Phone (204)371-5976. GILBRAITH FARM SERVICES is now taking book- FARM MACHINERY PTO, VGC. Phone (204)722-2107. ings for manure spreading. 4 Vertical Beater NH BALING WAGON MODEL 1033; Heston small spreaders & high hoe loading. Also call us with your square baler model 4600, centre feed, hyd tension, FARM MACHINERY Rockpickers 1999 CASE IH CX90 tractor 3170-hrs, new tires, acre #’s for the custom silage season! plus silo guard attachment, like new condition. Combine – Ford/New Holland repainted. Dual PTO 3-PTH, MFWD. Phone:(204)379-2843 or (204)745-0092. St Claude. Phone:(204)886-2960, Teulon. FOR SALE: ROCK-O-MATIC, PTO rock picker, Phone:(204)254-4985 or (204)781-0023. asking $1,700. Phone (204)248-2019. WANTED: NEW HOLLAND BALE wagons, also FOR SALE: 1992 TX36 NH combine, approx FARM MACHINERY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT accumulator and forks. Roeder Implement, Sene- 2,800-hrs, only 600-acs on new rub bars & con- Spraying EquipmEnt Tractors – Steiger ca, Kansas (785)336-6103 caves, also has newer Super 8 Victory PU, asking $20,000 OBO. (204)768-3791. 1978 STEIGER BEARCAT PT 225, engine is CASE W14 WHEEL LOADER, well maintained, FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY $23,500. Case 450 Crawler dozer, 6-way 3306-225, 4WD, 3,994-hrs showing, $12,500. blade, $17,500. www.waltersequipment.com Haying & Harvesting – Swathers FARM MACHINERY Sprayers Phone (204)722-2023. Phone:(204)525-4521. Combine – John Deere 2000 MACDON 9350 SWATHER, 1856-hrs, 2001 NH SF550 SPRAYER equivalent to Rogator FARM MACHINERY CAT TH 103 TELEHANDLER cab/heater, aux hyd., 2-speed, 108HP turbo, hydraulic tilt; 2002 972 554, 2,300-hrs, 5.9 Cummins, 660-gal. SS tank, 90- 1991 JD 9600 COMBINE, 914 PU, sunny brook cyl, Tractors – John Deere 90% tires, 2-yd bucket & forks, works well. Asking header 25-ft, 6-row plastic teeth, 1000-hrs. ft. booms, pressure washer, chem inductor, EZ fore & aft, grain star moisture & bushels, 3,000- $39,000 OBO Phone:(204)776-5557 Phone:(204)827-2011. steer, EZ boom, mapping. Triple nozzle bodies w/5 1980 JD 4400 TRACTOR, 6,000-hrs, 3-PTH, ask- hrs, A1 condition, $45,000 OBO. (204)758-3897, & 10-gal tips, 2 sets of tires, 23.1x26 & 9.5R44, ex- ing $16,900. Phone Gerry (204)736-4296. WRECKING 1968 D7E CRAWLER serial St Jean. FARM MACHINERY cellent condition, $78,000. (204)763-8896, Minned- #48A10609 tilt, scraper winch; 1982 Ford L9000 FOR SALE: 7810 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, Haying & Harvesting – Various soa, MB. low hrs; 7710 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, low tandem tractor, safetied, wet kit, heavy duty hitch, 8820 II 1987 212 PU, 4776-hrs, good condition. hrs; 7710 MFWD, PQ, RHS, 3-pt, VG rubber, low Michelin tires, $8,000. (204)326-3109. $15,000 OBO Phone:(204)546-3287. Grandview. FLEXICOIL MODEL 65 SPRAYER 130-ft., wind- 10X40-FT HEAVY DUTY HAY wagon, hauls 20 hrs; 4650 MFWD, 15-SPD; 4455 MFWD, 3-pt, en- screens, 5 & 10-gal nozzles, PTO pump, hyd pump round or square bales, 10.00-20 tires, built from gine rebuilt, new paint & interior; 4455 MFWD, 3-pt, avail, extra parts, $4,500. Phone (204)822-3189 or FARM MACHINERY new steel, $4800, delivered. Phone:(204)325-6650. 15-SPD; 4250 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 4050 MFWD, Combine ACCessories (204)362-2316. 1986 530 JD ROUND baler, shedded, $5,500 OBO; 3-pt, 15-SPD; 2950 MFWD, 3-pt, w/260 s/l FEL; FARM MACHINERY 271 White 21-ft. discer, $3,900. Phone FLEXI-COIL SPRAYER, 100-FT, PTO pump, winds 4440 quad, fact duals, 4240 quad; 2555 CAH, 3-pt, Fertilizer Equipment (204)744-2413, Somerset. FARM MACHINERY screen, $5000 OBO. Arden area. 4,600 hrs, w/146 FEL; All tractors can be sole Combine – Accessories Phone:(204)368-2261. w/new or used loaders. We also have loaders, FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4T, $2000; 5T, $3000; 1999 MODEL 590 NH big square baler, 3x3x8-ft buckets, grapples to fit JD tractors. BEN PETERS bales, always shedded, good condition, $31,000; FOR SALE: 1997 FLEXICOIL system 50 field 6T, $3500; 6T stainless, $4500; 6T Mobility, $5000; FOR SALE NH 22-FT straight-cut header w/22-ft JD TRACTORS LTD (204)828-3628 shop, Model 790 NH forage harvester, complete w/PU & sprayer 82-ft., hyd drive or PTO, 500 imp gal tank, 10T tender, $2500; 16T tender, $5900; 18-ft Drillfill, sund PU, colter wheels, some spare parts, great for (204)750-2459 cell, Roseisle. 2-row corn header, also 12-ft high dump wagon, chemical mixer, wind curtains, foam markers, $2500. Phone:(204)857-8403. peas. Ed Cavers, (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, $5000. Phone:(204)967-2157. $3,750 OBO. (204)874-2180. JD 4440 Tractor1979JD 4440 with 10,900hours. FARM MACHINERY Pilot Mound. 2008 MF 12-FT. DISC mower conditioner, VGC, FOR SALE FLEX-I-COIL 100-FT sprayer w/wind Newfront tires, newbatteries, clamp-on duals, Grain Bins $13,900; 4, 25-ft. heavy panels, $325; 3, 25-ft. wind curtains, w/new nozzle tips, VGC. Ed Cavers frontweights. Very good shape! Contact Rick, breaks, $425; 2 Solar fencers, $125 each. (204)825-2456 or (204)825-8097, Pilot Mound. Bruxelles, MB. $14,000 (204) 526-0277 3400-BU WESTSTEEL ROSCO BIN type grain (204)325-8691, (204)325-2820. dryer w/Stirway, unloading auger, floodlights, FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY 7.2-hp Aerovent, very good condition, $3500 OBO. 5114 NEW IDEA HAYBINE 14-ft knife, new knife & Spray Various Phone:(204)548-2411. guards, field ready $5850. Phone:(204)425-3016. Tractors – Ford 4X4 GMC 5500 W/HIGH traction tires, 90-ft hyd. FOR SALE 1994 FORD NH, 8670 MFWD, BUILDINGS BUILDINGS fold MARFLEX boom, 1000-gal Poly tank. High 7540-hrs, 16-spd PS, PTO, 3-PTH, 7514 Loader w/ clearance. Also 60-ft self-leveling boom-must be 8-ft bucket. Phone:(204)873-2022, or seen. Sanford 1-866-736-2609. (204)873-2344. HEADERS, TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 Tractors – Versatile [email protected] www.arcfab.ca FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Air Drills 1984 VERSATILE 895, 20.8 x 38 tires, w/Outback FARM MACHINERY 52 & auto-steer. $23,000. 1985 Versatile 936, 24.5 Parts & Accessories 2001 SEED HAWK 48-12 w/357-bu mounted tank, x 32 tires, recent engine & trans. rebuild. $28,000. new SS fert meters & NH3 kit. Asking $65,000 OBO Phone:(204)386-2284, Plumas, MB. Phone:(204)776-5557 1988 936 VERSATILE 4WD tractor, 20.8x42 Michelin tires, almost new, approx 8100-hrs, excel- Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. AIR DRILL EXHAUST COOLING kit, originally sold lent condition, asking $45,000. 1-866-729-9876 by Carlisle Liquid Starters. $35,000 new, will sell for Phone:(204)436-2317. $15,000. Phone:(306)327-4862. 5150 Richmond Ave. East FARM MACHINERY BRANDON, MB. FARM MACHINERY Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive www.harvestsalvage.ca Tillage & Seeding – Air Seeders STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in New, Used & Re-man. Parts BOURGAULT 330 SERIES FH528-34 @ 32-ft, 8-in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for Tractors Combines Swathers spacing, knock ons, 2155 tank, good condition. parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or $12,000 OBO Phone:(204)546-3287. Grandview. cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 25

FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous Cattle Auctions Cattle – Red Angus

DENBIE RANCH IS PROUD to offer an excellent set of long-yearling and yearling bulls for sale. We ® GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK have a great group of Red Angus bulls along with a GRASSHOPPER AUCTION MART. LTD. good selection of hybrid bulls, who are half-bred This mower deck can be Angus & half-Simmental. The long yearlings are the GRUNTHAL, MB. perfect age bulls, developed on grass so they will lifted with one finger AVAILABLE Agent for T.E.A.M. Marketing stand up for a long time and big enough to go out and breed any size of cow with no problems! The Monday April 30th yearling bulls are also a great group out of breed 12:00 Noon leading A.I. sires as well as our own herd sires! Sheep & Goat plus Contact Denbie Ranch at (204)447-2473, or EDGE Small Animal 447-7608 and 447-7057. EQUIPMENT SALES Saturday, April 28th F BAR & ASSOCIATES ANGUS bulls for sale. Spring horse and tack sale Choose from 25, two yr old & yearling Red & Black 6 - 1635 Burrows Ave. Winnipeg, MB. Tack @ 10 am / horses @ 1 pm Angus bulls. Great genetics, easy-handling, semen Please note: Receiving will be open tested. Terms & delivery can be arranged. Call for 204-837-1660 Friday, April 27th till 8 pm for livestock sales list or other details. Inquiries & visitors wel- The choice IS easy! come. We are located in Eddystone, MB, about www.edgeequipmentsales.com Grasshopper Receiving will be open Saturday, 20-mi East of Ste Rose, or 25-mi West of Lake April 28th, from 7 am to 12 noon Manitoba Narrows, just off Hwy 68. Call Allen & FOR SALE: 27-FT FLEEXICOIL air seeder Receiving for tack will be Saturday, FARM MACHINERY Merilyn Staheli (204)448-2124, E-mail amstahe- w/mulchers. 1110 flexicoil tank, tank can be sold April 28th, from 7 to 9:45 am [email protected] Tractors – Various separately. 20-ft IH seed cultivator. 7-ft JD side rake. 1998 FORD F-150, 2WD, four parts. Phone:(204)433-7475 Sales Agent for KINARED RED ANGUS OFFERS about 50 2 yr old 1975 2670 CASE IH, 18.4 x 38 tires, PTO, good or (204)746-0511. St Pierre-Jolys bulls for sale, complete performance data, guaran- condition. Phone:(204)886-2528. HIQUAL INDUSTRIES teed, semen tested, delivery available. Come select FOR SALE: 5 HP B & S 2.5-in water pump, $150; Livestock Handling Equipment for your bulls early, $500 deposit will hold your bull un- FOR SALE 1850 F.W.A. Cockshutt tractor w/dual 1000 US Gal poly water tank, 2.5 hose C/W gate info regarding products or til Spring. Vaughan & Judy Greenslade loader, w/8-ft bucket, runs good, best offer. valve shut off $125; Crown model apron type stone pricing, please call our office. (204)239-6891, Portage la Prairie. Phone:(204)733-2457 or (204)648-5059, Ochre picker, what offers? 6-in 30-ft scoop a second grain We also have a line of River. auger, 12 HP B & S electric start, what offers? RED ANGUS & BLACK angus bulls for sale, year- Phone: (204)476-2458. Agri-blend all natural products FOR SALE: 1993 JD 6300 FWA, open station, lings and two-year olds, semen tested & delivery FOR SALE: EASY-ON AIR seeder, 28-ft harrows, for your livestock needs. available. Contact Wayne (204)383-5802. loader, bucket & bale fork, 3-PTH, good condition, (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc) $18,000. Phone (204)637-2393, evenings or early 2175 tank; 1978 International 1700 Loadstar, 3- HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING REGISTERED PB RED ANGUS bulls, 2 yr olds & mornings. tonne grain truck, 75,000-km, safetied; Inland Har- For on farm appraisal of livestock or yearlings w/low birth weights. Phone: Ren-Ele Red rowbar, 50-ft; Sakundiak 7-inx41-ft grain auger, 14 Angus, (204)526-2424, Bruxelles. horse Kohler engine. Phone:(204)867-5018 or for marketing information please call (204)867-7610. The Icynene Insulation Harold Unrau (Manager) REG PB RED ANGUS bulls, 2 yr olds & yearlings. Big Tractor Parts, Many low birth weight bulls, excellent for heifers. FOR SALE: JD 9340 hoe drill, 30-ft., factory trans- ® Cell 871 0250 System Phone (204)278-3372 or (204)485-1490. port, markers, $1,000. Phone (204)386-2043. Auction Mart Geared For FOR SALE: TR70 Combine, chopper, Melroe 378, • Sprayed foam insulation (204) 434-6519 REG PURE BRED RED Angus yearling bulls & two Inc. 7 belt rubber pickup, low hours; MF 410 combine • Ideal for shops, barns or homes MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 2-yr old bulls for sale. Semen tested, guaranteed The Future w/pickup, chopper; Allied auger 6x36; 10hp motor; ,papers & delivered. Call Don (204)422-5216. 12V Drill Fill; Cockshutt 225 12ft hyd disker w/seed • Healthier, Quieter, More ® LIVESTOCK box; Spring tooth harrow 10ft; Harrows; Metal V Energy Efficient LIVESTOCK box; JD 5-16 hyd plow; 2 Rice tires 18.4x26 on 8 Cattle – Blonde d’Aquitaine STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST hole rims. Phone: (204)265-3302, Beausejour. Cattle – Angus PERFORMANCE TESTED YEARLING POLLED GRAVITY WAGONS: NEW 400-BU., $6,700; 600- RED OR GREEN BATTLE LAKE FARM HAS PB Black & Red year- Blonde bulls, semen tested, quiet w/good disposi- bu., $12,000; used 250-750-bu., $2,500 & up; Grain ling Angus bulls & 2, 2 yr old Red bulls for sale. tion. Bellevue Blondes: Marcel J Dufault 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement Carts 450-1050-bu.; JM 675, $10,900; Brent 610, Phone (204)834-2202, Carberry. (204)379-2426, (204)745-7412, Haywood, MB. $9,500; UFT 4765, $13,900; JM 875, $20,000; Kwik parts for your Steiger drive train. BLACK & RED ANGUS bulls for sale, 2 & 3 yr Kleen screeners 5 tube, $4,000; 7 Tube, $6,500; www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 LIVESTOCK Dual stage rotary screeners, $1,750 & up; Sum- olds, asking $2,300. Phone (204)937-3378. 2. We rebuild axles, transmissions mers heavy harrow 70-ft., $15,000; Gehl 14-ft. hay- FOR SALE: QUALITY REG Red & Black Angus 2 Cattle – Charolais bine, $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; Sickle mower NH 9- and dropboxes with ONE YEAR yr old bulls, easy calving, guaranteed breeders, se- 10 PB CHAROLAIS COWS bred Charolais & 10 ft., $2,200; I-H 9-ft., $1,750; Woods batwing 20-ft., IRON & STEEL men tested, performance data avail, delivery avail. open heifers. Martens Charolais & Seed $7,500; 10-ft., $3,500; 6-ft., $1,600; JD 5-ft., WARRANTY. Wolf Willow Angus (204)821-5108 Rossburn, MB. (204)534-8370. $1,000; Melroe auto reset plows 8-16, $3,000; 7-18, 2 1/8, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2-in oilfield pipe; 3/4, 7/8, 1- HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale registered Red $3,000; Gehl 60-HP skidsteer, $13,500. Phone CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE at the farm. Good 3. 50% savings on used parts. in sucker rod; 4.5, 5.5, 7-in., 8 5/8, 9 5/8s casing Angus & Black Angus yearling bulls. Good selection. (204)857-8403. selection, come and take a look. Walking Plow pipe. (204)252-3413, (204)871-0956. Semen tested, performance data & EPD’s available. IHC PRESS DRILL 20-FT, rubber press wheels, Charolais, Phone:(204)427-2589. FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & Top genetics. Contact Glen, Albert, Larissa Hamilton $1500; Doepker 30-ft seed drill carrier, $400 OBO; Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, (204)827-2358 or David Hamilton (204)325-3635. COMING 2 YR OLD bulls for sale. Phone 19-ft tri-axle gooseneck trailer, $1800 OBO. 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker (204)857-8056, Portage la Prairie 1-800-982-1769 Phone:(204)825-8354 or (204)825-2784. LIVESTOCK Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the DEFOORT STOCK FARM HAS 1 of the largest www.bigtractorparts.com JD 9350 SEED DRILLS, 20-ft.; JD 7100 3-PTH Cattle – Black Angus piece or semi load lots, taking Spring bookings. For groups of Charolais bulls for sale private treaty in planter, 8R36; JD 777 air cart; Melroe 115 Spra- special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell MB. Selling both White & Red factor, moderate birth Coupe 60-ft.; JD 654A All Crop Head, 6R36. Call BLACK ANGUS & POLLED Hereford bulls for FARM MACHINERY (204)856-3440. weights, performance tested & semen tested. 32 (204)745-0415 or (204)828-3267, Graysville sale, yearling & 2 yr olds. Semen tested, perfor- Machinery Miscellaneous mance records & delivery available. Call Don Guil- yrs in the business. Check out our website for both JD COMBINE HEADERS FOR 9000 series, 930 LANDSCAPING ford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. pics & info www.defoortstockfarm.com Phone Gord 1,000-GAL GALVANIZED WATER TANK; Bob flex, 936 drapers, 30-ft. Honeybee; JD 9400 only & Sue (204)743-2109 anytime. sleigh w/3 seats; JD 1240 planter 4 row, good 1,500-hrs, as new; 84-ft. Bourgault heavy harrows; BLACK HAWK ANGUS HAS for sale Reg Yearling shape; round bale feeder & bale fork. Call Reg 1545 Brandt conveyor, real nice; Assortment of like LANDSCAPING Bulls, all bulls are easy calving, hand fed & quiet. FOR SALE: 2 YR old PB Charolais bull, semen (204)435-2219, Miami. new grain cleaners. (204)665-2360. Lawn & Garden Also selling experienced 2 yr old bulls. Phone Kevin tested, guaranteed. Will be an easy calver. Phone (204)529-2605, Mather. (204)748-1024, Keith Hagan KEH Charolais. 120 GEHL MIXMILL W/PWR bale feeder; 25-ft. LODEKING 14-FT DRILLFILL; NH3 kit w/hyd shut- FLOOD RESISTANT TREE SPECIES AVAIL NOW Westward 3000 PT swather w/hyd set up; 1560 MF off; front fenders for JD MFWD tractor; 16-ft Mac- BLACK MEADOWS ANGUS OFFERS for sale FOR SALE: PB CHAROLAIS bulls, yearlings, SEEDLINGS-2’/6’ POTS TO 12’ round baler; 20-ft. folding coil packer; homemade Don haybine, shedded; 31-ft Co-op deep tiller. large selection of yearling Angus Bulls & 2 Herd Polled, some Red factor, semen tested, guaranteed FREE EST-PLANS-DEL. (204)771-4211 post pounder; 24.5-ft. JD C20 cultivator; 22 NH3 Phone (204)386-2412, Plumas, MB. Sires. Blood line’s include HF TIGER, Remitall Ra- & delivered. R&G McDonald Livestock chis, Remitall Hold Mine & others. All bulls are fer- knives. (204)386-2507 MOWERS WOODS 20-FT BATWING, $7500; JD FOR SALE: 2011 CUB Cadet 50-in cut Garden (204)466-2883 or (204)724-2811, Sidney, MB. Tractor, 24HP, Briggs, 40-hrs, asking $1800, OBO. tility tested. EPD’s & weigh sheets available. Call 16-FT. INTL DRILL W/TRANSPORT; 2, 914 Intl #1518, $8500; Woods 10-ft, $3500; Woods 6-ft, Also Cub Cadet self-propelled 20-in, brand new, Bill (204)567-3782. FOR SALE: PB REG Charolais bulls 1 & 2 yr olds combines, good condition, always shedded; Serial $1600; JD 5-ft, $1000; Allied #2795 loader, $4500; $250. Phone:(204)529-2415. avail. All are polled, moderate birthweights & se- Implement swather, 21-ft., always shedded, swath- Dual #340, $2000; New Skidsteer grapple-bucket, BOTANY ANGUS & LEANING SPRUCE STOCK- men tested. Sunny Ridge Stock Farm er turner. Roland Devos (204)836-2150 Bruxelles, MB. $1600; Pallet fork, $850; Hydraulic post auger, ORDER NOW! SASKATOON TRANSPLANTS $2 FARMS have for sale yearling Black Angus bulls. These (204)824-2115, Wawanesa, MB. $2250; Danhauser 3-PTH auger, $1200; Shaver each. Volume discount. Evergreens also available. bulls are fed a grower ration. For perfor-mance informa- 1979 CASE 2290 TRACTOR, duals, 4850-hrs; FOR SALE: YEARLING & 2 yr old Charolais bulls, post pounder, $800; Doepker 7-yd scraper, $2500; Break-a-way Farm (204)892-0800. tion and prices contact Ryan. Come early, a deposit will 1975 GMC 6500 truck, 5 & 2 transmission w/box & JD 12-yd, $12,000; Degelman GD rock picker, hold your purchase until spring. Contact Ryan Shearer coloured & white, quiet, tested, delivered, hoist, new 900-20 tires; International 100 rubber $2500; Hay buster #106, $2500; Rockmaster 56 hy- TREES, NEED A HEDGE, privacy or shelter belt? (204)824-2151 or Lyall Edgerton (204)483-2913. $2,250-$2,550. Wayne Angus (204)764-2737, press drill, 24-ft. Phone:(204)886-2461, Teulon. draulic, $4900. Phone:(204)857-8403. Hamiota. Hybrid Poplars, 4 to 6-ft., $3.99. Also Spruce, Lin- CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS BULLS for sale. 1983 CASE 2390 TRACTOR, duals, 4,200-hrs; RAKES: 12 WHEEL, $6,000; 14 wheel, $7,000; den, Willow & Birch. Call Kevin for prices Bulls are Reg. & will be semen tested before deliv- MARTENS CHAROLAIS 2-YR OLD & yearling 1983 MF 850 combine, DSL; MF 560 round baler. Vermeer $4,000; Balers JD 510, $1,500; JD 535, (204)856-3181. ery May 1st. Hand fed & very quiet. These bulls are bulls, sired by Specialist, (consistant thickness) Phone (204)268-4317. $5,900; New Idea #485, $3,500; 10-ft. box scraper, beefy & will add pounds to your calf crop. Please Dateline for calving ease & performance. Red-Mist $2,150; 25-ft. IH chisel plow, $3,500; Glencoe 10-ft. 1984 2290 CASE TRACTOR, 3-pth & duals; Three LIVESTOCK call for weights & EPD’s. Pics by e-mail also avail (Red factor). Nobleman 3-yr old bull. For beef bulls 3-PTH cultivator, $700; Row crop cultivators 4-12R 6-ft Coil packers; 1000-gal galvanized water tank David & Jeanette Neufeld (204)534-2380, Boissevain. Martens Charolais. Phone:(204)534-8370. Lilliston cultivators 6-12R Bushog 21-ft. disc, on skids. Laurie Richards, Manitou MB $7,500; Wishek 14-ft., $16,000; Kewannee 20-ft. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE: 5 TWO yr old Black Angus Bulls w/ex- PB CHAROLAIS BULLS, semen tested & guaran- (204)242-3350 evenings or (204)242-4568 daytime. breaking disc, $20,000; I-H 770 16-ft., $8,000; I-H Cattle Auctions perience; 15 Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone teed breeders. Some AI sired. Solid calving ease 1985 JD 8820 TITAN II, 224 straight cut header, 760 16-ft., $5,000; JD 230, $3,000; JD 16-ft., Holloway Angus (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622 bulls from top bloodlines. Phone (204)252-3115. Souris, MB. pick-up reel; 1984 IH 1480, specialty rotor, axceller $4,000; 7 Shank DMI ripper, $12,000; 5 Shank, STILL NEED A BULL? Come see a quiet, pure- kit; 9350 30-ft JD disc drill, new discs, rubber press, $10,900; Phoenix harrow 40-50-ft. Howard Rotova- GREENBUSH ANGUS HAS A good selection of bred, polled Charolais, 2-yr old & yearlings, not pa- carrier; 60-ft Flexicoil harrow bar, pressure springs; tor, $5,000. Phone (204)857-8403. yearling black angus bulls for sale, semen tested, pered, proven bloodlines, semen testing & delivery 40-ft Wrangler packer-harrow bar; White 271 tan- SOLD FARM: 29-FT MORRIS Air-seeder, w/6180 ready to go & delivered, contact Tim (204)966-3320 included, Anola area, call evenings, (204)755-2235. dem disc, 23 1/2-ft; 8-ft poly swath roller. Equip- tank, $12,500; 70-ft Delmar tine harrows, $12,000; FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALES or 204-476-6040. ment in very good condition, Phone:(204)526-7135 60-ft Flexi-Coil diamond harrows, $2500; 108-ft Every Friday 8AM OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB has or (204)526-7134, Treherne. Flexi-Coil S62 sprayer, $2500; 77 GMC tandem Receiving open until yearling bulls for sale. For more info phone nutrition 1986 CASE IH 4000 swather, 24.5-ft., cab & air; grain truck w/safety, $7500; 2 Farmking augers, 11PM Thursdays (204)375-6658. 1982 IH 1482 combine, both shedded & field ready; 8-51-ft, $2000 each. Phone:(204)738-4605, Peters- Presale Sundays 1981 Case 4490, new engine, tires good. Phone field. Section7Ranch digestion (204)528-3202, leave message, Ninette, MB. TRAILER BUILT FROM TANDEM axle truck w/20- SHEEP & GOAT SALE 1st & 3rd Thursday 1989 FREIGHTLINER 425 CAT engine, 15-SPD ft. steel deck, asking $3,250; 2, 1,250-gal poly prevention trans, 11R24.5 tires 10% worn, 22-ft. cancade box tanks, half price; Kingsman wood stove, CSA ap- of Every Month like new, electric & hyd w/2 controls, bought 1997 proved, $250; Redekopp chaff collection system May 3rd & 17th 1PM always shedded, asking $30,000; 1964 4020 JD, paid $2,400, asking $1,600; Cattle head gate, half Gates Open price. Call (204)268-4792. 9000-hrs, make offers. (204)353-2499. Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM USED EQUIPMENT- NEW 2011 Parker 739 grain 99 PRE-CALVING 28-FT HILLCREST PRESS DRILL carrier, $800; Thurs. 8AM-11PM cart w/tarp SALE PRICE $24,900, 2004 JD 630F 9 30-ft Wil-Rich field cultivator w/Farm King harrows, Friday 8AM-6PM 9 CALVING SALE PRICE $20,500, 2004 JD 635F SALE PRICE $2200; 25-ft Flexi-coil deep tiller w/Flexi-coil har- 99 PRE-BREEDING $23,900, Horsch Anderson Joker short disc 8RT, 3 Sat. 8AM-4PM rows, $3150; Chuck Norris cattle oiler w/2 tubs & 2 Can supply quality Black Angus and Hereford bulls. 99 FREE9DELIVERY in stock starting at $60,000 Please visit website at For more information call: 204-694-8328 wicks, $1100. Phone:(204)428-3625, Portage. CallAlain Decorby, Rocanville SK. (306)645-2019 99 LOWEST9COST-TO-FEED www.genag.com or call GenAg Inc. at or Jim Christie 204-771-0753 60 BOURGAULT NARROW OPENERS, type #600 (204)325-5090 LIVESTOCK = TIP 7500, $20/each OBO, 2009 JD105 garden trac- www.winnipeglivestocksales.com RIOCANADA 1.888.762.3299 tor, 83-hrs, very nice condition, $1,250 OBO, flexi FARM MACHINERY Licence #1122 Cattle – Red Angus coil 65XL 120-ft autorate, good condition $5,500 OBO Machinery Wanted 2 YR OLD RED Angus bulls, $1600 each. Phone: LIVESTOCK Phone:(204)373-2502, leave message if necessary. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the WANTED: 18.4X34-IN RIMS & hubs to fit 2750 JD Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your (204)371-6404, Ste Anne, MB. Cattle – Gelbvieh drill w/grass seed attach- 6200 14-FT. INTL PRESS tractor. Phone:(204)886-2611. ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask RED ANGUS 2-YEAR BULLS, Black & Red year- ment; 16-ft. 1475 NH hay conditioner; 2002 688 NH FOR SALE: POLLED YEARLING Fullblood & PB WANTED: HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP for about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks ling Angus bulls, Blue Gentian Angus. auto wrap round baler. All shedded & in good con- Gelbvieh bulls, semen tested & guaranteed. Birth 1090 New Holland Swather. Phone:(204)643-5478. and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794. Phone:(204)425-3401 or cell (204)380-2551. dition. Phone (204)655-3391. weights from 79-98-lbs. Gofflot Bar 2 (204)854-2530. 70-FT SUMMERS HEAVY HARROW, $15,000; FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY H-14 & H-17 Phoenix harrows flexheads JD 925, Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous POLLED PB REG YEARLING Gelbveih bulls. Se- $6500; JD930, $7500; IH #1020 25-ft, $6000; men tested, delivered & guaranteed. For more info #1015 Pickup header, $3000; IH #820, $2000; call (204)436-2655 or (204)745-7811. Vermeer #21 twin hydraulic rake, $4000; 14 wheel rake, $7000; 12 wheel, $6000; Hay conditioners, LIVESTOCK $800 up; Manure spreaders Meyers 550, $11,900; Cattle – Hereford NH #800, $8000; New idea #3634, $4000; H&S 400BU, $3500; Gehl 310 Scavanger, $2500. 2 QUALITY YEARLING PUREBRED bulls, no pa- Phone:(204)857-8403. pers. Also 2 herd sires. Francis Poulsen (204)436-2284, evenings if possible. ELMER’S 30-FT. SWATHER MOVER, in new condition, $2,750 OBO. Phone (204)758-3897, St Jean. FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS, yearlings & two-year olds, current pedigree, reasonably FORDSON MAJOR C/W AUXILIARY hydraulics, priced. Phone Martin (204)425-3820 or Lanard pwr assist steering, FEL, $2,500; 50-ft. of Allied (204)-425-3809. harrows, $250; Mel Cam side post stone picker, $250; NH haybine, $200; 18-ft. Morris Seedrite, GOOD HEREFORD BULLS & Commercial females $250; 6-in. grain auger, 24-ft. long w/flexible spout for sale. Phone Wally (204)523-8713 or cell & hyd drive, used as a drill fill; 8-in. Vers PTO au- (204)534-8204 or view bulls at roselawnfarms.com ger, 39-ft. (204)826-2045 POLLED HEREFORD & BLACK Angus bulls for FOR SALE: CASE IH 3640 round baler, soft core, sale, yearlings & 2 yr olds available. Semen tested, approx 850-lb bale. Phone:(204)529-2100, Cart- performance records & delivery available. Call Don wright, MB. Guilford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. 26 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012

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AMAGLEN LIMOUSIN BULLS for sale at home or FULL BLOOD, RED & Black Simmental Bulls. 90-100 COW CALF PAIRS for sale: calve March, at Douglas Bull Test Station. Black or Red, Polled, Yearlings & 2-yr old. Semen tested & delivered. Apr & May, ready for May. Very young cows Black Renew early and birth weights 78-98-lb, semen tested. Home bulls Triple T Diamond Simmentals. & Red Angus cross Simm. Prefer to sell in 1 group delivered when you need them. (204)246-2312. Phone:(204)762-6156, Stewart Cell:(204)739-8301, or lots of 50. Call evenings (204)352-4313. TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN, OFFERING bulls by private Wade Cell:(204)739-3225. FALL CALVING COWS FOR sale, Red Angus & treaty, 30 yearling & 2-yr olds, Limousin & Limousin hereford mix, $1300. Expected calving time, August/ Angus, black & red, polled, performance or calving FULL FLECKVIEH COMING 2-YR old full blood September. Phone:(204)348-3125, call after 8pm. ease for heifers, out cross blood lines, your source bull. Very sound, well muscled, thick, meaty bull for quality Limousin genetics. Call Art sired by MFI Whistler 47L. Phone:(204)379-2794 or (204)805-2094, St Claude. FOR SALE: 30 PB 4 yr old Red Angus cows bred (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440. Gelbvieh. 1/2 half calving now, 1/2 fall calvers. LIVESTOCK POLLED 2 YR OLD & yearling, PB & Fullblood Phone (204)886-7009 or (204)886-2245, Teulon. Simmental bulls. Acomb Valley Simmentals FOR SALE 50 SIMMENTAL Red Angus cross open Cattle – Maine-Anjou (204)865-2246, Minnedosa. yearling heifers, 800-900-lbs, Thorgilsson Farms, Lun- FOR SALE: BLACK 2-YR old & yearling Maine-An- dar MB. Phone: Lyle(204)762-5630 cell (204)739-3016. save! jou bulls, low birth weights, excellent performance, PUREBRED SIMMENTAL YEARLING BULLS Purbred guaranteed and delivered. Phone:(204)523-8408. Simmental Yearling Bulls FOR SALE. Polled, great FOR SALE: GRASS FEEDER calves, complete haircoat, semen tested AND gauranteed to work! health program, no implants. Call Doug LIVESTOCK Asking $2000 plus.5Corner Cattle Co.Phone Wes (204)447-2382, St. Rose, MB. Cattle – Shorthorn Hill (204)435-2585, Miami, MB. LIVESTOCK ATTENTION GRADUATES: Shorthorn Breeders THICK, RED YEARLING PB Simmental bull. Sired Cattle Wanted of Manitoba will be accepting applications for the by A.I. sires; IPU revolution & voyager. Semen test- John A. Nevin cattle growers education fund award ed-ready to go. Valleyfield Simmetals, Larry Dyck, WANTED: Bred cows to calve this fall. (204) 836- until June 1, 2012. Susan Armbruster, Box 597, Morden, MB Phone:(204)822-3657 or 2806 Rossburn, MB, R0J 1V0, Phone/Fax (204)859-2088 Cell:(204)823-1914 e-mail [email protected] FOR SALE: RED POLLED yearling bulls. Perfor- WE HAVE RED & Black Polled yearling Simmental mance tested, semen tested, delivery available. bulls for sale at the farm & consigned to the Cattle TIRED OF THE Also 1 red polled 2-yr old. Poplar Park Farm, Country Sale in Neepawa Apr 12th. These are Hamiota MB. Phone:(204)764-2382. thick, moderate framed, stout bulls, from Our Walk- HIGH COST OF ON FARM YEARLINGS, 2YR-OLDS and herd ing herdsires & AI Sires including Crosby & Red MARKETING bulls. Phone: (204)859-2088, www.birchhillshort- Bull. Due to the number of heifers we have retained horns.com. Birdtail Shorthorns. we also have for sale our R Plus herdsire. Bulls will YOUR CALVES?? Renew your subscription to the Manitoba Co-operator be semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. Phone WANTED: PERSON INTERESTED IN representing Robert at Handford Simmentals (204)876-4658 or 300-700 LBS. for 2 years BEFORE we mail your renewal notice, and MB Shorthorn’s as a MB Shorthorn lassie. Must be (204)242-4359. 14 years +. Susan Armbruster, PO Box 597, Ross- Steers & Heifers we'll extend your subscription by 2 additional months. burn, MB, R0J 1V0. Phone/fax (204)859-2088 LIVESTOCK Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 [email protected] Cattle Various That's 26 months for the price of 24. OR - Renew for Yearling Shorthorn Bullregistered, polled, ultrasound Ben: 721-3400 andsemen tested. Athick bodied redneck roan. Both 12 FALL CALVING ANGUS & Simm/Angus cows one year and receive 13 months for the price of 12! parentsperformance tested. Price $2000. Phone Bill bred Black Angus, all vacc & preg checked. Phone 800-1000 LBS. at Somerset, (204)744-2525 (204)871-4411 Steers & Heifers YEARLING & 2 YR old Shorthorn bulls, Roan & 16 EXCELLENT QUALITY OPEN replacement Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 Red. Orville Renwick (204)522-8686, Melita. heifers, 850-900-lb, mostly Red Angus Simm Call, email or mail us today! LIVESTOCK Cross. Pail fed & very quiet, asking $1,100. Contact: (204)825-2799 or (204)825-8340, Pilot Mound. Cattle – Simmental D.J. (Don) MacDonald 190 REPLACEMENT QUALITY HEIFERS, 150 2-YR OLD & YEARLING purebred Simmental blacks, 30 reds, 10 tans, full vaccination program. Livestock Ltd. bulls. Also, yearling hybrids (blk. simm x black an- Phone:(204)385-3646, Gladstone. 1·800·782·0794 gus), sired by Final Answer & In Focus. Discounts License #1110 for volume purchases. Contact Sunrise Simmen- 2 YR OLD BLACK Angus bulls, AI bred; 4 yearling Email: [email protected] tals, Evan Cuss at Spy Hill, SK. Home Black Angus bulls; 4 Simm X Red Angus bulls. All phone:(306)534-4700, cell phone (306)745-7431. bulls semen tested & delivered. 5 Border Collie Horses [email protected]. pups, PB, ready to go May 1st. (204)448-2317 5 PUREBRED MATURE SIMMENTAL bulls for sale. 3 are of Spring Creek breeding. Reason for 6 PUREBRED &1 Fullblood Full Fleck calving LIVESTOCK selling: have sold cows. Proven breeders. Phone ease, yearling bulls for sale. All bulls, except the Horse Auctions MSER: 12345 2010/12 PUB Ted Taylor (204)855-2897 or (204)748-7442. fullblood, have been sired by KOPS Livewireson 57W, they are semen tested & ready to go. Contact ROCKING W SPRING HORSE Sale Sat., May Your expiry CONRAY CATTLE CO-FOR SALE by private trea- Dallas Ehr from Forty Creek Ranch to learn more 19th, 2012. Tack Sale Fri., May 18th. Keystone John Smith ty, PB Red Simmental yearling bulls, polled thick date is located about the pedigree & come down to the farm to Centre, Brandon, MB. Phone (204)325-7237 high performance bulls. Will keep until spring. Se- check them out. Phone:(204)212-0107 www.rockingw.com Company Name on your men tested & delivered. Call (204)825-2140 even- 123 Example St. publication's ings, Connor or Gayle. Town, Province, POSTAL CODE mailing label.

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Swine REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PEDIGREED SEED Houses & Lots Farms & Ranches – Manitoba Motorcycles Oilseed – Canola LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted HOUSE FOR SALE: 1,080-sq.ft. A-frame home FOR SALE BY TENDER. Approximately 321.84 CANADA’S LARGEST HELMET SELECTION & built 2007 on north shore of Tokaryk Lake, near acres of mixed farm land located in the R.M. of shields. Trade-ins taken, new & used parts etc. For Wheat Rossburn & Shoal Lake. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, open Louise, Manitoba owned by Dianne Popplestone. motorcycles, motocross, snowmobiles, scooters, Glenn WANTED: concept living area, propane fireplace, 5 applianc- Parcel One: Title No. 2125888 (301.61 acres) N-1/2 mopeds & much more. Canadian 981 Main St R2W es. Year round living, 1/2-ac lot, 2 car garage, pri- of 18-4-10 WPM Excepting. Firstly-the most Wly 1/4 3P6. Phone:(204)582-4130. Parts etc. for Chinese Kane BUTCHER vate well, shed, private dock, 12-ft.x24-ft. deck. of Legal Subdivisions 12 & 13. Secondly-all mines MX bikes. Harvest HOGS Contact (204)821-5108 or (204)859-2560. & minerals as reserved in the original Grant from ZEGHERS Carberry the crown. Parcel Two: Title No. 1850449 (20.23 SEED INC. Barley SOWS AND BOARS READY TO MOVE HOMES: 28x44, 1,232-sq.ft., 3 acres) The Wly 330-ft of NW 1/4 18-4-10 WPM; All RECYCLING bdrm, 2 bath, beautiful decor, $68,000; 1,520-sq. offers must be received no later than 4-pm on May 204-526-2145 Tradition FOR EXPORT ft., 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, choose your colors, $89,000. 9,2012. Please outline in the offer to purchase, Conlon P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. Marvin Homes Inc. Steinbach, MB. (204)355-8990 or price,NOTRE terms & conditions.DAME PleaseUSED include OIL your •• Buy Buy UsedUsed Oil (204)355-8484. name, address, postal code & contact information. NOTRE Oats & FILTER DEPOT • 728-7549 All offers must acknowledge that the land is rented • BuyBuy Batteries Call us for Leggett Licence No. 1123 WANTED TO PURCHASE OLDER house or older until Dec 31,2012. The vendor would consider sell- • Collect Used Filters Souris mobile home w/2x6 walls w/no land. Phone • Buy Used Oil • Buy Batteries DAME • Collect Used Filters your special ing the NE 1/4 separately. All Offers to Purchase • Collect Oil Containers crop (204)728-5312. should• Collect be addressedUsed Filters to • Dianne Collect Popplestone Oil Containers & for- • Collect Oil Containers Flax LIVESTOCK warded to: Diane Popplestone, Box 155, Gunton USED • Antifreeze marketing REAL ESTATE Southern and Western Manitoba Lightning Poultry For Sale MB, R0C 1H0. The vendor reserves the right to re- Southern needs Motels & Hotels fuse any and allTel: offers, 204-248-2110 and reserves the right to ne- OIL & Southern, Eastern, CLUCK & QUACK POULTRY Club’s Third Annual gotiate with any bidders. For further information Westernand ManitobaWestern Spring Auction, Sun., May 6th, 2012, 12:00 noon. please contact Garrett Popplestone (204)886-8370 FILTER Manitoba South Barn of the CPTC/Rodeo Grounds off Hwy or (204)461-1914. LIMITED SUPPLY #302 in Beausejour. For more info, call Susan SCENIC MINNEDOSA AREA MIXED farm (204)268-1459 or e-mail [email protected] DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110 SELLING FAST w/631-acres. House, barns, shop, quonset, cattle BOOK NOW!! MB POULTRY, RABBIT & Pet Stock Association sheds, grain storage & more. This is a beautiful will be holding their annual spring sale Sun, Apr property with the Little Saskatchewan River running PEDIGREED SEED Northstar Seeds & Brett Young Forages 29th, 12:00 noon start. Brandon Keystone Centre. through. Contact Rick Taylor, Homelife Home Pro- For info call Ernie at (204)727-3857. fessional Realty, (204)867-7551, email rtay- [email protected] or website www.homelife- PEDIGREED SEED We Grow & Process Locally Specialty pro.com Cereal – Various most of the Seed we sell!!

LIVESTOCK REAL ESTATE BULK CERTIFIED #1 CARBERRY, Kane wheat, PEDIGREED SEED Livestock Equipment Farms & Ranches – Wanted Certified Hanley Flax. All very high germ & purity. Oilseed – Various Phone: (204)744-2208 or cell (204)825-7249, St 100 HEAD CAPACITY WATER Bowler $275. GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted Léon MB. AFTER WAITING YEARS w/industries’ sweet as- Phone (204)425-3016. for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential surances, Wanted open-market off-patent glyphos- meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or DURAND SEEDS: CERT AC Carberry & Harvest & 35-BU. FEED BOX W/12V unload auger on tandem phate tolerant certified GMO Soybean seed. Edu- to talk about what is involved, telephone Gordon Kane wheat; Souris Oats; Conlon Barley; CDC Be- axles. 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Phone:(204)437-4671. NOW BUYING structible. (204)362-0780, Morden. Phone: (204)246-2357. Grass Now!!530 ac.bush pasture @ $10/ac. and/or Old & New Crop KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING JAMES FARMS LTD: AC Barrie & AC Carberry Confection & Oil Sunflowers System, provides water in remote areas, improves 209 ac.open pasture@$17.50/ac. Complete sorting facilities. Scale at extra cost. (204)752-2101 Wheat, Leggett & Summit Oats, Hanley Flax, Vari- Licensed & Bonded water quality, increases pasture productivity, ex- ous Canola, Sunflower & Soybean seed varieties, tends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763. 0% Shrink HALF SECTION HAY, CULTIVATED & possible Forage seed. Customer processing. Seed treating Farm Pick-Up Available PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, CALF SHELTERS, & delivery available. Early payment discounts. For info Pasture in Fisher Branch area. Phone Planting Seed Available free standing rod & pipe panels, fence line & field (204)228-7063. 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By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

he debate is heating up on whether a system that has T made Prairie wheat synon- ymous with top quality is in need of an overhaul. Grain variety registration was a hot topic at the recent Canada Grains Council annual meeting, and while the current system has many defenders, others are calling for significant changes. Having a famous brand is clearly an advantage in many markets, said Terry James, vice-president of export marketing at Richardson International. Cherilyn Nagel of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association wants changes to the wheat variety registration system, but Richardson International’s Terry During a recent sales trip to James says the system has contributed to the Canadian brand and any changes should be made with caution. PHOTOS: ALLAN DAWSON Italy, millers frequently told James they wanted to buy “Canada Manitoba wheat” — their name Growers Association argued three committees (each has at for Canada Western Red Spring, that while “wholesale changes” least 25) meet and vote by secret “If I want to grow a spring milling wheat that and a holdover from when aren’t required, there is a need to ballot. “Manitoba Northern” was an offi- “reduce the rigidities” in the exist- While there is an ongoing does not meet CWRS quality standards I should cial grade name. ing system. need to continually monitor and be free to do so providing it meets the minimum “Obviously it’s a very strong “If I want to grow a spring mill- improve the system, “we really standards for disease and insect resistance.” brand in that particular market,” ing wheat that does not meet don’t want to... throw the baby James said. “My point is, of course, CWRS quality standards I should out with the bathwater,” said well- long-standing repeatable busi- be free to do so providing it meets known oat and barley breeder CHERILYN NAGEL ness is done in a very vital market the minimum standards for dis- Brian Rossnagel. based on a brand, an expectation ease and insect resistance,” said But while changes have recently and a name they could trust. Cherilyn Nagel. been implemented to make the “Varietal control has been a key That would be a major change system more flexible, a Syngenta ductions while ensuring wheat “The government has decided part of maintaining the brand.” because the system is designed to official argued more needs to be growers are getting the tools that to change the game for wheat and However, North American mill- ensure new wheat varieties meet done. they need.” barley production so now it’s up ers buy Canadian wheat based on the criteria for the class they are “Today’s variety registration sys- Such changes would encourage to us to take advantage of this,” its class and grade, not a specific intended for, said Dave Hatcher, a tem has limited flexibility to meet his company and others to invest Pawlik said. variety, said Gordon Harrison, research scientist with Canadian market demands, is painfully slow in new wheats for Canada, said But James argued for a go-slow president of the Canadian Millers Grain Commission. and should be reformed to meet Pawlik, adding there also needs approach. Association. New milling wheat varieties are today’s high pace and evermore to be changes in regulations that “There is room for improve- Still, it’s important to main- reviewed by three expert commit- consumer-oriented markets,” said make it easier for breeders to get a ment, we can make changes but tain the integrity of the system to tees — one considers agronomic Darcy Pawlik, Syngenta’s North return on their investment. let’s not be too hasty,” he said. ensure millers get the wheat they factors such as lodging and matu- American industry relations lead. The need for changes has “Let’s walk before we run and let’s want for very specific end uses, rity, another looks at disease sus- “Now I’m not advocating for the grown since the federal gov- move forward on a path that’s he said. ceptibility, and a third at milling need to abolish all the different ernment decided to end the working together.” The past president of the and baking characteristics. After quality controls in place... I’m sure Canadian Wheat Board’s single Western Canadian Wheat the reviews, the members of all we can... speed up variety intro- desk, he said. [email protected]

Australia delays Viterra grain port auction plan New programs Industry groups are calling for more transparency SYDNEY / REUTERS Australia, the world’s fourth- largest exporter of wheat and ustralia’s competition major producer of barley, sugar regulator has halted a and canola, deregulated its for a new era A proposal by grain han- grains industry in 2008. dler Viterra to auction port Some growers and trad- capacity after similar auctions ers have complained that in other parts of the country bulk grains companies such have exposed problems allocat- as Viterra and locally listed ing capacity despite a bumper GrainCorp. wield too much con- harvest. trol over the allocation of export Viterra, Canada’s largest grain facilities. handler, has been working on Viterra officials could not plans to introduce an auction immediately be reached for system to allocate port terminal comment. capacity in South Australia from The ACCC statement came a May this year. day ahead of the publication of The Australian Competition a report by a Senate Committee The grain-marketing landscape is changing. and Consumer Commission, on grain export networks, But your farm business needs are the same. You want a good return, which said it would give more with several industry groups solid risk management and timely cash flow. time to consider potential mod- pushing for the introduction ifications to the proposal, noted of transparent auction sys- Our team is ready to work for you. Whether you choose pooling options, that auction systems had not tems to allocate access to port futures-based contracts or cash prices, you can have confidence in the CWB. resolved some export issues in terminals. Our programs are built on 75 years of grain-marketing experience, backed by Western Australia. Auction systems are likely to government guarantees and focused on farmers. “Recent auctions in Western be a key element of the find- Australia have highlighted a ings of the Senate’s Rural and Don’t miss out. Register now for program updates at www.cwb.ca/email . number of problems with the Regional Affairs and Transport operation of the system. Large References Committee. volumes of capacity have Viterra, which is the target of not been allocated through a $6.2-billion takeover bid from auction, despite the record- Swiss-based commodities giant Prairie strong, worldwide www.cwb.ca m.cwb.ca breaking crop harvested this Glencore Ltd., has a monopoly season,” the ACCC said in a on South Australia grain export statement. facilities. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 31 Full steam ahead for Portage food processor Canadian Prairie Garden Purée Products ready for full-scale commercialization

By Lorraine Stevenson “This is huge for us,” she “We’re targeting the U.S. co-operator staff / portage la prairie said. “We are thrilled with initially but because of the this contribution from long shelf life on these prod- he founder of a Portage the federal (Agricultural ucts it has global export la Prairie company that Innovation Program).” potential,” said Beaulieu, T uses culled fruits and Beaulieu said she has per- adding the global purée veggies for baby foods, soups fected the use of an Australian ingredient industry gener- and other foods expects process called rapid steam ates an estimated $53 billion to create 60 new jobs after infusion, which quick cooks in annual sales and is grow- receiving a $2.5-million fed- fruits and vegetables, locking ing rapidly. eral government loan. in their colour, texture, fla- The processing plant will Kelly Beaulieu said her vour and nutrition to create require 20 full-time employ- company, Canadian Prairie shelf-stable, fresh and all-nat- ees in the next two months, Garden Purée Products, will ural purées. and will triple that number also utilize large amounts of “We have a unique tech- when it goes into full pro- “less than eye perfect” fruits nology here and an oppor- duction. The company will and vegetables that would tunity to create a really sus- initially produce about 20 otherwise go to waste. tainable value-added agri- different kinds of purées, but “It’s a substantial amount business that will use prod- could add many more, said Kelly Beaulieu, vice-president of Canadian Prairie Garden Purée Products, of food that is otherwise pre- uct grown in Manitoba,” Beaulieu. displays a sample carrot purée — one of many vegetable and fruit purées mium quality,” said Beaulieu, she said, adding her com- “Manitoba produces about her new Portage la Prairie-based processing plant will make with locally an agronomist and the company has a 10-year exclu- 110 different types of vegeta- grown product. photo: lorraine stevenson pany’s vice-president. sive-use agreement for the bles so we have a large range “I can utilize all of that technology. of products that we can go product because I’m going Beaulieu says several large through,” she said. They can “If there happens to be a Any new market is wel- to grind it up as soon as I get North American food proces- also process fruit crops like little kink in them or there’s come, said Todd Giffin of it.” sors have been “unanimous saskatoons, strawberries and a crack or they’re broken, we Mayfair Farms. Her company expects to in their praise,” and she has raspberries. have to throw it away and out “Sometimes we’ll have sell its vegetable and fruit letters of intent to purchase The company’s commer- it goes for cattle feed,” he said. a hot spell with everything purées to food manufactur- from several of them cial startup was welcomed “This will be a place that coming at the same time so ers. The repayable loan will “They’ve said it was the by Dave Jeffries, owner we can market some of that we’ll have a glut and have allow it to expand its space best product they’ve ever of Jeffries Bros. Vegetable product and give Kelly a product we can’t move so at the Food Development seen or tasted,” she said. Grower. product that’s a decent price obviously some gets wasted,” Centre and move from pilot- She said her product is also As much as 30 per cent of for her. We’ll recover some- he said. scale production into full- 30 per cent cheaper than their carrot crop is culled, thing from it so it’ll help us scale commercialization. competing frozen products. he said. with our bottom line.” [email protected]

news Grains Council manager honoured China farmers switch to corn from soy By Niu Shuping and Ken Wills | beijing / reuters

hinese farmers are set to expand corn acreage more than two per cent this year to reach its largest spread C ever, despite a growth rate flat with last year, as record domestic prices and grain subsidies by Beijing cut into soy acreages. The lower soy acreage will ensure imports by China, the world’s top buyer of the oilseed, stay robust while a better corn harvest will improve supply. China is the world’s second-largest consumer of corn, of which it has been a net importer since 2009, after demand growth out- paced production. “We expect corn acreage will no doubt increase at the same percentage as last year,” said one analyst with official think-tank the China National Grain and Oils Information Center (CNGOIC). China’s total corn acreage rose two per cent to a record 33.15 million hectares in 2011, while soy acreage fell 10.2 per cent to 7.65 million hectares, official figures show. “Local governments are encouraging farmers to increase grains acreage and the expansion will surely take away acreage for others, like soy and cotton,” said the analyst, who declined to be identified, as he is not authorized to talk to the media. Beijing, gripped by food security concerns, will continue to Senator JoAnne Buth, former president of the Canola Council of Canada, was honoured for her give farmers subsidies to plant rice, corn and wheat, suggesting contributions to agriculture during the Canada Grains Councils 43rd annual meeting in Winnipeg April grain harvests will rise for a ninth straight year since the incentives 16. Buth in turn honoured council manager Dennis Stephens for his work in promoting Canada’s began in 2003, if the weather stays favourable. grain industry by presenting him with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, awarded The central government has agreed to increase farmers’ grain to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their country. photo: Allan Dawson subsidies by 14 per cent this year to 160.6 billion yuan ($25.5 billion), after a rise of 17 per cent in 2011.

Leaders in off-patent solutions. 32 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 New campaign urges Manitobans to buy local food Increasing awareness of food products produced and processed in Manitoba and making them easily identifiable to consumers on store shelves and on restaurant menus are objectives of new Buy Manitoba campaign By Lorraine Stevenson tify and choose local food,” ing and eating local food,” he “It’s the most well organized ple who just want to support co-operator staff said Shambrock. added. in that it has equal partner- local businesses.” It’s also an industry acknowl- The “taste, smile, repeat” ship at the table with farmers, Participating Buy Manitoba new campaign launched edgement that demand for message of the campaign processors, food processors products must qualify under in Manitoba this week local food is with us to stay, he aims to encourage consum- and chefs and anyone in the one of the program rules A will urge food shoppers said. ers to try Manitoba foods, agri-food value chain that has including it be a food made to “taste, smile, repeat,” by “This is absolute acknowl- enjoy them and then con- a stake in this,” he said. entirely from ingredients discovering Manitoba-grown, edgement that there’s a desire tinue to buy them because “And they started seeing sourced in Manitoba or com- -raised and -processed foods among Manitobans to have supporting local growers great benefits after a couple of posed of more than 85 per and buying them more often. more access to more local and processors benefits all years.” cent of main ingredients from Buy Manitoba is a multi- food,” Shambrock said, adding of Manitoba. Economic benefits from Manitoba. All the processing year awareness and promotion the Quebec program include and packaging activities must which was to be unveiled at a showing a 2.8 per cent increase be done in the province. Canada Safeway in Winnipeg “This is absolute acknowledgement that there’s in the sale of Quebec-origin More details of the campaign April 26. It will help consumers agricultural and finished food will be unveiled Thursday at easily identify made-in-Mani- a desire among Manitobans to have more products. Canada Safeway River East in toba foods on store shelves, access to more local food.” That may not sound like Winnipeg. said Dave Shambrock, execu- much, said Shambrock, but The Buy Manitoba pro- tive director of the Manitoba when the spinoff revenues of gram will be guided by a pro- Food Processors Association increased sales are added up gram manager at the MFPA (MFPA), which is administer- Dave Shambrock this pays back to the provin- and a steering committee ing the program with support Manitoba Food Processors Association executive director cial economy. composed of retail and food- from the province and indus- Consumers know there are service members includ- try partners. many other good reasons to ing Canada Safeway and The campaign will start with that suggestions that “eating Buy Manitoba has been eating closer to home besides Canad Inns, plus Keystone the Buy Manitoba message in local” or the “100-mile diet” about two years in develop- it being good for business too, Agricultural Producers, the advertising and promotions would be a short-lived trend ment as they worked on the he added. Manitoba Restaurant and in media and transit buses have turned out to be wrong. brand and a strategy for roll- “There’s a whole range of Foodservice Association, the in Winnipeg. A second phase “We thought it was a trend. ing this out. The program is reasons why people are think- Canadian Culinary Federation of the campaign begins later It is not a trend,” he said. “It mirrored most closely after a ing that way and that’s really Winnipeg Chapter, the in spring in the food-service is a fundamental shift the way similar initiative in Quebec for the interesting part of this. Consumers Association of sector. many consumers are viewing the past five years, Shambrock Many people prefer it for its Canada Manitoba Branch and “This is a regional product food.” said. Manitoba organizers freshness or have a comfort Manitoba Agriculture, Food identifier and we know that’s Consumer research showed looked at programs across level that it’s travelled less. and Rural Initiatives. important because people that people are “absolutely North America before decid- Some see it purely on environ- more and more want to iden- passionate about supporting this was the best model. mental issues. And there’s peo- [email protected]

Some federal budget cuts don’t add up for farmers: CFA Would like to change decision on adaptation councils

By Alex Binkley because of all the demands on plans to leave it to industry to co-operator contributor / ottawa them in terms of protecting the decide what size packages and environment, reducing green- cans they sell their products in ome program cuts at house gas emissions and ensur- and expend far less time moni- Agriculture Canada resulting food safety. toring labels on food packages, S ing from the 2012 budget While CFA understands the food industry spokespersons aren’t in the best interest of decision to close the Cereal say. farmers and the Canadian Research Station in Winnipeg Christopher Kyte, president of Federation of Agriculture is because of the dilapidated Food Processors of Canada, says going to press for changes. state of the building, it wants it’s frustrating that the agency “Some of the cuts do make assurance that the research wants to make final decisions sense because they get rid of being done there will con- on changes before it consults duplication,” president Ron tinue at other facilities in the with anyone in the industry Bonnett said in an interview. province. about the impact. “They’re con- But terminating regional adap- And it wants to understand sulting at the end of the deci- tation councils isn’t one of better what work was being sion not at the start.” them. conducted at the research The food industry has geared “They’re not scheduled until stations in Kapuskasing and its operations to meet federal 2014 so that gives us time to New Delhi in Ontario and how regulatory requirements and change the government’s mind,” it’s going to be continued, he now they’re being tossed out he added. “We don’t think added. the window, he added. That they’re reasonable alternatives Changes at the CFIA are also a will benefit large American to the current system.” concern to CFA, but it’s hard to food manufacturers far more The Canadian Agricultural assess them yet because they’re than the smaller Canadian Adaptation Program will be still being decided on or imple- operations. allowed to expire in 2014 so the mented, Bonnett noted. Then there’s the government department can “pull back to “The intent seems to be that ongoing failure to resolve the federal delivery” for any future CFIA will concentrate on what’s impasse it created by setting adaptation programs. supposed to be its main focus — the Canadian content require- Agriculture Canada and the food and feed safety.” It’s mov- ment for a Product of Canada Canadian Food Inspection ing away from activities that are food label at 98 per cent, which Agency are undergoing a 10 per already done in other depart- renders just about every pro- cent budget cut with the savings ments or that have no impact cessed Canadian food product to come from so-called “back on food safety. ineligible. shop improvements.” The agency has yet to pro- The adaptation councils are No consultation vide an explanation for a union important because they can Bonnett agreed with criticisms charge that 100 food inspection help farmers keep up to date of CFIA for doing a dismal job jobs are being cut. with all the innovations in of explaining its role in protect- Nor has it explained just what technology and techniques, ing the food supply. it plans for its new food inspec- he explained. That’s important CFIA has served notice that it tion model, Kyte said. The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 33 Professor says more must be done to prevent repeat of Lake Manitoba flood damage Scott Forbes estimates flood damage at $2 billion and says most of it could have been prevented if there had been better drainage

By Daniel Winters had the foresight to put in a CO-OPERATOR STAFF drain on the back end of the lake. ike the problem child in The new seven-kilometre- the family, Lake Winnipeg long channel, being built at a L gets all the attention over cost of $100 million, is only a its phosphorus problems, while partial solution, said Forbes. It its well-behaved smaller sister only will drain excessive flows to the west tends to be ignored. from Lake St. Martin down Or at least that was the case the Dauphin River into Lake for Lake Manitoba until last Winnipeg during the winter, year, said Scott Forbes, a profes- he said. In summer, flows out sor of biology at the University of Lake Manitoba are hindered of Winnipeg, who began study- by the limited capacity of the ing the lake’s history after his Fairford channel. Its maximum cottage at Twin Beaches was flow rate of 17,000 cubic feet per wiped out. second is “tiny” compared to “What happened was really the Portage Diversion’s 34,000 astonishing, because Lake cf/s, said Forbes. Manitoba’s water level has been “When they opened the remarkably constant for the last Portage Diversion last year, the levels in Lake Manitoba half-century,” Forbes said. The outflow of the Fairford control structure is dwarfed by the inflow from the Portage diversion. The lake, which has been went straight up because it effectively regulated by the overwhelmed the capacity of Fairford water-control struc- Fairford,” he said. wouldn’t have to, he said. If high structures and clearing up the ture since 1961, has rarely Forbes said there are three water in spring is expected, mess. “What happened was stepped outside of its long- possible solutions and he then lake levels could be gradu- In an email, a spokesperson term average of 810 to 812 feet favours creating a second five- ally dropped over the winter in with Manitoba Agriculture, really astonishing, above sea level. Last year’s peak kilometre-long outlet channel preparation. Food and Rural Initiatives stated because Lake of just over 817 feet, a result south of Fairford that would fol- “We knew last spring there the emergency channel dug last Manitoba’s water of water levels of the Souris low a natural course of bogs and was going to be high water,” fall is working. level has been and Assiniboine rivers peaking marshes from Watchorn Bay he added. “If we’d had the out- “As predicted, the emer- just weeks apart, was “off the on Lake Manitoba to Lake St. flow capacity, we could have gency channel has allowed the remarkably constant charts,” he said. Martin. dropped the lake level to create Fairford structure to operate at for the last half- Forbes estimates the total “It would have made a lot of extra room for the water.” maximum capacity all winter century.” damage around the lake and sense to excavate it over the Until the province comes bringing down Lake Manitoba tributaries at $2 billion — winter,” he added. up with an effective solution, by almost four feet from its peak 10 times what it would have The Watchorn Bay chan- Forbes said he would be reluc- last July,” the official stated. been had the engineers who nel outflow wouldn’t equal the tant to rebuild his cottage. For SCOTT FORBES installed the Portage Diversion Portage Diversion’s inflow, but now, he’s tearingT:10.25” down existing [email protected]

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403 261 7161 403 261 7152 34 The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 Conflict over RM of Grey drainage proposal goes to Municipal Board A proposal to drain just one ward has muddied local politics

By Shannon VanRaes Municipal Board to step in to CO-OPERATOR STAFF hold an additional public hearing in May. orbert Le Floch unfolds “The process hasn’t been a map on his kitchen fair or open,” Le Floch said. N table and points to a col- “People weren’t given a chance lection of municipal roads high- to speak.” lighted in a rainbow of colours. Gaultier said about six rate- “This is not a drainage plan,” payers assisted him in laying out he says. the drainage plan. According The longtime St. Claude- to the councillor, they were area resident and ratepayer “elected or appointed” during a in the Rural Municipality of meeting in a farmer’s workshop Grey agrees there is a need last December. for drainage in this southern “It was more or less just an Manitoba municipality. But open meeting... we weren’t he is worried about the down- excluding anyone,” he said, but stream impact of a plan to acknowledged it was not adver- drain one ward with the high- tised publicly. est elevation and the lack of After a subsequent public consultation with other rate- hearing in Elm Creek, further payers in the RM. concerns were raised by resi- A special service levy has been dents of neighbouring wards proposed for agricultural land who said their objections in Ward 4 — where the work weren’t considered. would occur — which would be put “towards drain maintenance Omitted This section of ditch in the Rural Municipality of Grey is scheduled to have work in the fourth year of a six-year plan, and improvements” according Richard Penner was allowed to should the plan receive approvals from the Municipal Board and Water Stewardship. Photos: Shannon VanRaes to the RM’s proposal. speak at the meeting, but said Paul Gaultier is councillor his presentation was omitted for Ward 4 and architect of the from the record because he However, Municipal Services drainage plan, which would lives outside of Ward 4. But the Officer Gail Anderson said eve- see approximately 125 miles of former RM of Grey councillor ryone will have an opportunity drainage work staggered over does live downstream from the to speak for or against the pro- six years. According to the pro- proposed drainage, near the posal during a Municipal Board posal “works will include sur- Elm Creek Channel. hearing. veying, licensing, cleanout to “Our escarpment here is such Speaking on behalf of the ditch bottom, cleanout of veg- a sharp drop, 130 feet, so you Municipal Board, the local gov- etation, mowing, etc.” can’t slow that water down... it’s ernment representative said “There is a real need here for coming my way,” he said. “everyone will have the oppor- this, the water just sits on the He doesn’t dispute the need tunity to be heard, regardless fields,” he said. for drainage; his beef is with of where their residence is, all But criticism and frustration the way the proposal has been presentations will be heard.” regarding the plan has been designed and the lack of public The board must approve all flowing freely since the propos- debate. special levies proposed in the al’s inception last December. Penner has spearheaded a province, but only holds a pub- Those affected by the RM petition in opposition to the lic hearing in cases where more of Grey’s proposal have also proposed plan, noting although than 25 objections or com- expressed disappointment he has not been given a voice in plaints are registered. Norbert Le Floch questions drainage plans put forward by the Rural with how public hearings have the process, he will still be left Municipality of Grey. been handled, prompting the to face the effects. [email protected] Drainage a contentious issue province-wide Extreme weather events have heightened awareness of drainage issues

By Shannon VanRaes “We spend a lot of time and been provided all the specifics as well as councillors regard- weather events in recent years CO-OPERATOR STAFF effort around drainage, it’s one of the plan yet... and so we will ing the proposed drainage. has also heightened awareness of our major files,” he said. have to assess it once we get all However, districts have no of drainage issues. t comes as no surprise to the All drainage plans, including the details.” regulatory authority when it “There is only so much president of the Association those proposed by the RM of Once a licence is granted and comes to water management. capacity; if the river is already I of Manitoba Municipalities Grey, must be licensed by Water a plan is approved, inspections “We can only offer advice full, where is the water going to hear of drainage issues Stewardship before implemen- take place to ensure the work and recommendations,” he to go?” he said. causing conflict within a tation. Geoff Reimer, who works proceeds as planned. explained. community. with Water Stewardship, said Individuals and municipali- And that goes for conser- Progress “You could have two neigh- Grey’s proposal is still being ties that undertake unlicensed vation districts across the However, some progress bours who get along just fine, assessed. drainage can be fined or face province, all of which work to is being made in the area of and then it rains and they are “It’s mostly conceptual right legal action. facilitate more comprehen- water retention. at each other’s necks. There now,” Reimer said.”We haven’t “Our primary role is to ensure sive water strategies including Reid cited the Pelly’s Lake will always be frustration drainage doesn’t have a nega- water retention areas. back-flood project as one around drainage,” said Doug tive impact either upstream or Over the last number of example of collaborative Dobrowolski. “But there are bet- downstream,” said Reimer. years there has been a loss of efforts to slow the release of ter ways to deal with it than sit- “There are some The local conservation dis- natural water retention areas the spring melt and create ting on the road yelling at your people who still trict has also viewed the RM of in the province that has con- water storage. neighbour.” don’t know that a Grey’s proposed plans. tributed to the need for drain- As part of the project’s water Although the AMM doesn’t licence is required, “The potential for down- age, said Reid. retention goal, more water comment on specific drainage stream flooding does exist And illegal drainage is still a will be added to the low-lying plans, or policies, Dobrowolski others are too because of the cleanout, but problem. area near Holland using soon- said they do lobby for more pro- impatient to wait for until the cleanout is done, we “It’s an issue across the prov- to-be-installed water control vincial funding and improved a licence and some won’t know for sure what is ince,” Reid said. “There are structures. maintenance of provincial going to happen,” said Justin some people who still don’t The Rural Municipality of drains, which most municipal feel they should just Reid, manager of the La Salle know that a licence is required, Dufferin has also introduced systems link into. AMM has also be allowed to drain Redboine Conservation District. others are too impatient to wait a $40-per-acre wetland tax worked to streamline the licens- and go ahead.” for a licence and some feel they credit, and Reid noted that two ing process for maintenance of In contact should just be allowed to drain water retention projects are existing drains, and will focus on He said the conservation dis- and go ahead.” slated within the RM of Grey. speeding up licensing for new Justin Reid trict has been in contact with Dobrowolski noted that drainage in future lobbying. residents of the municipality more frequent extreme [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | April 26, 2012 35

NEWS UNDER THE LIGHTS CP can’t move entire crop off the combine You may have to start your auger next winter after all By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

his just in — the railways won’t T m o v e W e s t e r n Canada’s entire wheat crop off the combine this fall. “To use a cliché in building the church for Easter Sunday, there’s a reality that it’s a seasonal business and we’re responsive on a seasonal basis to the business,” Steve Whitney, CP Rail’s vice-president of marketing and sales, agri- A man is silhouetted by a greenhouse at the University of Manitoba’s faculty of agriculture and food business and market sciences. The illuminated hothouse is being used for wheat research. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES development said April 16 at the Canada Grains Council’s 43rd annual meeting in Winnipeg. “We move more grain at certain times of the year than we do at other times of the year. But we have to be realistic in terms of the overall capabilities of the supply chain to respond to a peak that might be two months.” Whitney was responding to a question from Cherilyn Nagel, past president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association. Nagel, who farms 10,000 acres with her husband at Mossbank, Sask., said she would prefer to deliver their entire crop off the combine rather than delivering throughout the crop year. “We’re kind of looking for real good service right off the combine,” Nagel said, asking if CP Rail will add more cars to accommodate it. “No,” said Whitney, sparking laughter around the room. “I hear what you’re saying,” he said “We intend to deliver real good service and we are delivering real good service.” CP Rail has 12,000 grain hopper cars, he added. Zero tolerance “Going out and getting another hopper so I can make that one or for grass in your canola. two extra trips in one month of the year just DuPont™ Assure® II herbicide cleans out isn’t a viable business investment. foxtail barley and other grassy weeds in “I’m not saying I have your high-value oilseed and pulse crops. to have a hopper car every day, every week, Somewhere, behind all those grassy weeds, there’s a profitable crop. DuPont™ 12 months of the year, Assure® II herbicide delivers best-in-class control* of foxtail barley and powerful but I can’t build to take action on many other grassy weeds too. Tank-mixed with Liberty®, it’s a smart the entire crop when it way to bring additional grass control to your InVigor® canola. comes off the combine. “We have to make ® money.” Assure II herbicide. Go on: kick some grass. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said earlier Questions? Ask your retailer, call 1-800-667-3925 this year when the wheat or visit cropprotection.dupont.ca. board’s sale monopoly * Research conducted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at Lethbridge for in-crop control in oilseeds and pulses. ends, farmers can deliver (Source: Direct Seeding fact sheet, Lethbridge Research Centre; Revised October 2007, Agdex 519-15). all their wheat off the As with all crop protection products, read and follow label instructions carefully. combine. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™ and Assure® II are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. E. I. du Pont Canada Company is a licensee. All other products mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Member of CropLife Canada. [email protected] ©Copyright 2012 E. I. du Pont Canada Company. All rights reserved.

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