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High quality versus high yields The grain industry is working towards both in the wheat registration system

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff The search is on for a way to allow higher-yielding wheats while protecting Western Canada’s reputation as a premium producer of red spring and amber durum wheat.

“A l l o f t h e s e c t o r s affected by variety registration have come together in a very positive spirit to work towards developing something that will address the concerns and preserve the existing brands,” said Patty Townsend, executive vice-president of the Canadian Seed Trade Association.

The debate over protecting the milling and baking quality of the West’s premium wheat classes — Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Western Amber durum (CWAD) — versus the desire of farmers to grow what they believe to be higher-yielding wheats, including Dark Northern Springs from the

The stage was set in downtown Winnipeg last week as single-desk supporters resorted to street theatre to protest the implementation of an open market in Western Canada. Photo: Kathlyn Hossack

Prime minister celebrates grain-marketing freedom

See HIGHER YIELDS on page 6 »

The new CWB says it’s ready to compete in an open market and buoyed by a good crop, high prices and farmer support

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

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he drama over the demise of the Canadian Wheat Board single desk showed no sign of abating last week as the new era of open grain marketing began.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper told several hundred cheering farmers gathered at a farm near Kindersley, Sask.

Aug. 1 farmers who ran the border to challenge the board’s monopoly in the 1990s deserve much of the credit for bringing about the change.

“They held firm, their cour-

age of conviction never faltered and it is to them much of this victory is owed because it is to them that the consciousness of the country on this issue was really raised,” Harper said as open-market supporters celebrated their new marketing freedom. “And friends by standing with them and by enabling western farmers to freely market their wheat and barley our government has kept a solemn promise that dates back to the earliest days of our movement.”

Pardoned

Harper used the rarely used “Royal Prerogative of Mercy” to

officially pardon farmers who were charged and convicted of illegally selling grain to the U.S. “For these courageous farmers these convictions will no longer tarnish their good names.”

Harper said an open market will encourage new investment and value added in Western Canada.

“Never, never, ever again will western farmers and only western farmers growing their own wheat on their own land be told how they can and can’t market their products,” Harper declared to cheers and applause.

Back in Winnipeg, the Canadian Wheat Board, now known

“They held firm, their courage of conviction never faltered and it is to them much of this victory is owed...”

Stephen Harper

as CWB, announced it is ready to compete in the first open market for wheat in the West since 1943.

See NEW ERA on page 6 »

PARDON? WAS THE PM OUT OF LINE? » PAGE 9

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 9, 2012

INSIDE

on the lighter side

LIVESTOCK

Dying art of pig pickin’ seeks revival

A sight for sore noses Shelterbelts can filter out livestock odour

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One food group is on a mission to save traditional barbecue methods

By Harriet McLeod charleston, south carolina / reuters

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CROPS Sucking it in Testing vaccum seeders for canola

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FEATURE Dollars and sense Why have lamb prices collapsed?

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CROSSROADS Digging into local food Families are enjoying the challenge

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Editorials Comments What’s Up Livestock Markets

or much of the United States, barbecue means grilling outdoors, but in the South the traditional method is slow roasting a whole hog over wood embers all day or all night.

Only 10 to 15 restaurants in the South still cook hogs the slow way, over wood, according to John T. Edge, director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, a food group that is on a mission to save the traditional barbecue.

“Barbecue is our great American folk food,” he said.

“Barbecue at its most intense is more than a food. It’s an event at which people gather.

It’s a totem of identity.”

Southerners call the celebratory gathering to eat pork pulled from the carcass a “pig pickin’.” Quicker cooking methods like gas, electric or coal cookers are ignored in favour of slow roasting.

The Oxford, Mississippibased Alliance, which was founded in 1999, documents the South’s culinary history and traditions.

Food historian Rien Fertel, 32, and photographer Denny Culbert, 27, traversed the southern states in their Barbecue Bus to visit restau-

Pit worker Marcelus Fields carries a hog to be prepared for cooking at Scott’s BBQ in Hemingway, South Carolina. There are only 10 to 15 BBQ pits throughout the South that still use the old-time fire coal pit methods. REUTERS/Randall Hill

rants still cooking whole hogs over oak and hickory coals.

“Some are 70 or 80 years old and are still owned by the original families,” said Fertel, adding that their cooking methods and sauce recipes have been handed down orally.

Like the artisanal wines and cheeses of France that vary from region to region, barbecue methods and sauces differ from county to county in the South, Edge said.

Barbecue in Texas means beef. In western Kentucky, it’s mutton and in parts of

Mississippi goat is the preferred meat.

“This is a food where much of the expertise resides with African-American cooks,” Edge said.

Edge added their stories are heroic in the truest American form.

“These are men and women who, post-emancipation, found their way into the economy and found a way to support their families by digging a hole in the ground, laying in bed springs, topping those bed springs with roofing tin and calling that a pit,” Edge said.

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New short line railway to serve Interlake The line will be a permanent asset that hauls grain as well as other commodities Staff

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CWB sees good crop, good quality, good prices ahead The U.S. isn’t the only place where drought is cutting grain production

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

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estern Canadian farmers were beginning to har vest a bumper, high-quality crop at a time of strong world prices that are expected to remain that way during the 2012-13 crop year, a CWB official said last week.

Widespread drought in the American Corn Belt and the wheat-growing areas of Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, is positive for grain prices, Neil Townsend, the CWB’s director of market research said at a crop year-end news conference in Winnipeg July 31. He’s forecasting a 10-million- to 12-million-tonne shortfall in world wheat supplies, which will see buyers come to North America.

“Generally when the world has to shop in the U.S. prices tend to go up and Canada will benefit from that as well,” he said.

“As I always say price is the blunt instrument of demand destruction,” Townsend said.

“So price has to destroy some demand offshore right now and in the United States and I’m not sure the price, even at $8 corn right now, is where it needs to be. So for the next four or five months... until we see significant results from South America I think the prices are going to be in a fairly significant high level and perhaps in an upward level where we haven’t seen the peaks yet.”

The CWB was forecasting American corn yields to average 160 bushels an acre this

fall, but has dropped its estimate to 124.5. U.S. corn production could be down 100 million tonnes this crop year from earlier projections — double all of Western Canada’s average production of all crops, Townsend said.

That means less corn will go into ethanol production.

Livestock herds will be culled because of high feed costs and prices for other feed grains will increase — good news if Canadian grain quality declines before the end of harvest due to poor weather.

Drought was also a concern when western Canadian farmers were planting this spring following a dry fall and winter, said CWB weather and crops specialist Bruce Burnett.

However, most parts of the West have received above-normal precipitation, with some areas being too wet. Overall, western crops are looking good, he said. Areas south of Winnipeg and in the Peace River district could’ve used more rain, he added.

The CWB is forecasting more tonnes of wheat and barley will be produced this year and almost the same volume of durum, compared to 2011, Burnett said.

Wheat production has been pegged at 19.96 million tonnes, which would also exceed the five-year average.

Durum and barley production is estimated at 4.46 and 8.04 million tonnes.

In its last crop year (2011-12) with a monopoly over the sale of western wheat and barley destined for export or domes-

tic human consumption the CWB will pay farmers an estimated $6.3 billion based on exports of 18.1 million tonnes of wheat, 3.6 million tonnes of durum and 1.1 million tonnes of barley (745,000 tonnes of malting barley and 390,000 tonnes of feed.)

The wheat board also sold 2.15 million, 225,000 and 1.0 million tonnes of wheat, durum and malting barley domestically.

The highest net return to farmers from the CWB of $7.8 billion was set in 2007-08.

In 2011 75 per cent of Canada Western Red Spring wheat was in the top two grades, compared to 65 per cent on average.

Sixty-eight per cent of the Canada Western Amber durum wheat was in the top two grades versus an average of 57 per cent.

The CWB’s top customers in 2011-12 were as follows: Wheat: Canada, 2.15 million tonnes, Mexico, 1.1 million tonnes, Japan, 1.0 million tonnes, Iraq, 1.0 million tonnes, Colombia, 853,000 tonnes.

Durum: Algeria, 716,000 tonnes, United States, 506,000 tonnes, Italy, 500,000 tonnes, Morocco, 414,000 tonnes, Venezuela, 347,000 tonnes.

Malting barley: Canada, 1.0 million tonnes, China, 362,000 tonnes, United States, 194,000 tonnes, Mexico, 21,000 tonnes, South Africa, 57,000 tonnes.

Feed barley: Japan, 236,000 tonnes, Saudi Arabia, 118,000 tonnes, United States, 36,000 tonnes.

A group of Interlake farmers has purchased a 50-km rail line between Gimli and Selkirk with financial assistance from the Manitoba government.

Lake Line Railroad (LLRR) Inc. is launching a new short line freight railway between Gimli and Selkirk, officials announced Aug. 2.

“Lake Line Railroad will ensure the continued rail shipment of grain and other important goods in the area,” said Manitoba Transpor tation Minister Steve Ashton in a release.

“Their business model focuses on community ownership and specialized services and makes the short line a permanent asset that can be utilized by farmers and other shippers in the Interlake.”

Lake Line Railroad, owned primarily by farmers in the Interlake, purchased the line from Canadian Pacific Railway. In addition to the province’s contribution, the cost of purchasing the rail line has been funded through producer-raised support and private loans.

Under the terms of agreement with the province, LLRR is required to operate the short line railway for at least 10 years or repay the funds. The province also provided Lake Line Railroad with $20,000 in late 2010 to complete a feasibility study on the purchase of the rail line.

“The acquisition of the rail assets ensures marketing options for farmers in the Interlake and opens

up future possibilities for new businesses that are rail dependent to locate in the Gimli area,” said Randy Penner, president, Lake Line Railroad. “We are excited and pleased as we have been working for more than three years to make this goal a reality.”

Lake Line Railroad has started freight rail service to shippers along the rail line and to Hudson Cement in Selkirk. LLRR also has an agreement to provide freight services to Diageo Distillery’s plant in Gimli and expects to attract grain shipments from local farmers.

“Purchasing smaller branch lines is a viable solution in many regions of Manitoba. It prevents the need for more heavy truck traffic on local and provincial roads, and helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions because rail is more efficient than truck transportation,” said Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson at an event on behalf of Ashton.

In 2009, the Boundary Trails Railway Company (BTRC) established a short line railway between Manitou and Morden with a contribution from the Manitoba gover nment.

BTRC is also an association of farm producers and business leaders. As well, Keewatin Railway Company, a consortium of three First Nations, set up a short line railway in 2005 with support from the Manitoba government. This railway operates between Sherritt Junction and Pukatawagan.

“The acquisition of the rail assets ensures marketing options for farmers in the Interlake and opens up future possibilities for new businesses that are rail dependent to locate in the Gimli area.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 9, 2012

OPINION/EDITORIAL

The value of natural capital

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t’s hard to imagine that just one year ago, many areas of the province still had too much moisture.

True, some farmers, such as those along the Assiniboine River downstream of the Shellmouth Dam are still suffering from too much water. But the story for the rest of the province this year is all about the other “D” word: drought.

Until a week or so ago, it looked like the Laura Rance worsening situation sweeping across the Editor U.S. would spare the Northern Great Plains.

As of last week, more than half of all counties in the United States had been designated disaster areas

by USDA, mainly due to drought.

With early-seeded crops in the bin in good shape and poised to cash in on the record prices, attention here has now turned to the crops still reaching maturity. It’s becoming apparent that even a good shot of rain won’t be enough to prevent yield losses for soybeans, corn and some of the other specialty, high-value crops farmers here were counting on.

With groundwater reserves becoming scarce in some areas and river levels dropping, even irrigation supplies are looking a little sketchy.

It’s unfortunate, but predictable. Scientists have been forecasting this kind of feast-to-famine moisture scenario in climate change models over the past decade. Those models, repeatedly scoffed at by doubters, have proven to be eerily accurate in identifying how the impacts of global warming would begin to impose on our lives.

Yet we continue to take the attitude, both in policy and in practice, that the only good water is water that’s headed downstream.

A recent study by Chad Lawley from the department of agribusiness and agricultural economics at the university of Manitoba, and Charles Towe, from the department of agricultural and resource economics at the University of Maryland, noted that conversion of wetlands and upland habitat persists despite the fact that more than half of wetlands in the Prairie pothole region of North America have been lost or degraded since European settlement.

“Of the 500,000 wetland acres (five per cent of total wetland area) lost in Western Canada between 1985 and 2001, it is estimated that more than 60 per cent were converted to cultivated crops,” they say.

The study also said provincial laws designed to slow the loss of wetlands are poorly enforced. “This combination of weak regulatory monitoring and enforcement and widespread landowner resistance to such regulation of private property without compensation has led to a positive environment for the use of conservation easements as an important tool for habitat conservation,” the authors say.

But even conservation agreements, voluntary easements some landowners place on their properties in exchange for compensation from the likes of Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corp. and Nature Conservancy Canada, have come under attack lately from municipalities who fear the restrictions will limit how that land might be developed in the future.

The two researchers looking at the effects of conservation easements on land values found these easements are actually a good deal for the landowner, as well as for society in general. Their research found that although the market value of parcels partially protected by these easements was lower, the easement payments more than made up the difference.

In fact, when all was said and done, the landowner was ahead to the tune of 25 per cent after agreeing to a permanent easement to protect vulnerable lands.

“We found that, on average, the parcels with easements sold for about $41 less per acre over the entire parcel than those without easements,” says Lawley. “However, easement payments more than made up the difference.”

Plus, the easements are doing an effective job at protecting habitat.

“We were also interested in finding out if conservation agencies were actually being successful in conserving habitat that would otherwise be at risk of being converted to cultivated acreage,” Lawley says. “If they were paying for easements on habitat that would not be at risk anyway because the cost of converting it to cultivation would outweigh the benefit, it would be a waste of money. But we found that the agencies are being successful in preserving at-risk habitat.”

Farmers are quick to point out that they are business people who need to maximize what they can generate from the lands under their control.

It would appear conservation agreements that keep wildlands and wetlands on the landscape are good business. And in a year like this one, they might make the rest of the farm a little less parched as well. laura@fbcpublishing.com

You can’t manage what you won’t measure The formula for lower prices is in place, but no one will be monitoring

By Ralph Goodale

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ixty-nine years of history came to an end August 1. The single-desk marketing system of the Canadian Wheat Board, which started in 1943, is now officially dead.

Few farmers were ever asked about this change. There was no producer vote, no public hearing, no respectable debate in Parliament. There was no cost-benefit analysis. There’s not even a business plan to guide the process.

An entity called the “CWB” continues to exist. But without single-desk authority, it’s now just one of many wheat and barley sellers in a marketplace with no more buyers than before. That’s a formula for lower prices. Moreover, with no grain collection facilities of its own, this much-diminished CWB is available to farmers only in a subordinate way — through handling agreements with private-sector competitors.

Farmers’ costs will go up, for such things as administering cash advances and financing grain payments on delivery. Farmers will also have to pick up part of the tab for initial payment guarantees.

Logistically, without the wheat board as a watchdog, grain companies and the railways are now in full control of the handling and transportation system. They have no incentive to service farmer-owned termi-

OUR HISTORY:

nals, community-based short lines or producer-loaded rail cars. There’s no one in the system with either the will or the clout to challenge excessive rates or charges.

Internationally, without the board, Canada’s distinctive “brand” in world grain markets is slashed. This is compounded by the totally predictable sell-off of domestic firms like Viterra to foreign commodity traders like Glencore.

With the wheat board out of the way, global grain buyers expect they’ll get Canadian grain at cheaper prices. Value-added processers expect the same. Railways and grain companies expect to extract higher margins.

If that’s all true, you can imagine who gets stuck with the short end of the stick.

For the next two or three years, the impact of killing the single desk will be camouflaged by droughts and other global production problems which are cutting supplies and pushing grain prices to record levels.

In the longer term, whether farmers will actually be better off will never be known with hard facts and figures, because the government refuses to measure (or even monitor) the full consequences of its changes.

Ralph Goodale is the Liberal MP for Wascana. He is a former federal minister of finance and was the minister of agriculture when governance of the Canadian Wheat Board was placed under the control of farmer-elected directors in 1999.

August 6, 1992

Our August 6, 1992 issue reported on record grain exports of 30.75 million tonnes, but the price news was not so cheery, with truck dealers offering to trade for wheat at $3.15 per bushel. The low price was thanks to the U.S.EU trade war, and the previous week the U.S. had awarded a $31.08-pertonne subsidy under the Export Enhancement Program (EEP).

These prices had Manitoba farmers interested in options to wheat, and lentil coverage of 70 per cent of the Indexed Moving Average Price (IMAP) under the GRIP program prompted them to plant 160,000 acres that year.

Alarmed about the financial risk for a questionable crop in Manitoba, the province cut the coverage to 58 per cent on April 29, one day before the program deadline. A group of producers was challenging the decision in court.

Elsewhere in the issue, Allan Dawson reported on pending registration of glufosinate aluminum, a Hoechst herbicide which was to be named Harvest (later to be Liberty). A product manager for Hoechst demonstrated a plot of glufosinate aluminum-tolerant canola at Rosebank, saying that it could be registered by 1995.

Other spokesmen for Hoechst and Monsanto speculated about the potential for H-T canola, one suggesting that it could allow canola acreage to reach 10 million acres in Western Canada (this year it’s 21.1 million).

However a Hoechst spokesman said that like Monsanto, it was only interested in selling more herbicide, not getting into the seed business.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 9, 2012

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

The prime minister honours CWB protesters for fighting unjust law The following is an excerpt from Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks while at an event in Kindersley, Sask., Aug. 1 to celebrate the government’s victory in eliminating the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk.

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hat a great day this is.

It’s a great day for western Canadian farmers — a great day for all who have fought the good fight. Welcome to grain-marketing freedom day.

Never, never, ever again will western farmers and only western farmers growing their own wheat on their own land be told how they can and can’t market their products…

The fight to end the wheat board’s monopoly was not a fight without cost, without a price being paid by people who had the courage to challenge the injustice of the law by placing themselves in violation of it.

Their acts were purely symbolic of course. They did not riot, they broke no windows, nobody was assaulted, no big profits were collected. No, just a few loads of grain were driven across the border. Sometimes just a token sack of wheat in the back of a pickup truck. In one case, it was the gift of grain to a 4-H club.

But for acts such as these those farmers were charged, they were hauled into court literally in chains, convicted,

fined, jailed, threatened, equipment seized, lives were interrupted. But let me be clear about this, these people were not criminals, they were our fellow citizens, who protested injustice by submitting themselves peacefully to the consequences of challenging that injustice. Those consequences are what was wrong and those wrongs we shall address today.

Friends, to the authority of the Crown falls an ancient power, the royal prerogative of mercy. It is a rare and a significant thing for this power to be exercised.

Well ladies and gentlemen, today I am pleased to announce that it will be exercised. A group of farmers convicted under the old unjust legislation of the

wheat board monopoly will be pardoned by the government.

For these courageous farmers, these convictions will no longer tarnish their good names. Let me just say this to these Canadians — they held firm, their courage of conviction never faltered, and it is to them much of this victory is owed, because it is to them that the consciousness of the country on this issue was really raised. And friends by standing with them and by enabling western farmers to freely market their wheat and barley our government has kept a solemn promise that dates back to the earliest days of our movement.

And so we have given justice to western Canadian grain farmers.

The reasons behind the lamb market collapse Hot weather is cutting consumption in Canada’s largest market

By Gord Schroeder

Letters

“What’s going on with the lamb prices?”

This is a very common question as of late.

Slaughter lamb prices were very high last year, which translates into high lamb prices in stores. This normally creates consumer resistance and consumption declines. A moderation in prices would be required once again to increase consumption. This is the cycle.

To add to this, the high cost of feed grains would make feeding lambs less attractive and the price gap between slaughter and feeder lambs would narrow. The numbers indicated no reason for a significant price decrease; prices and demand should be good. The numbers: • Stocks of frozen and chilled lamb and mutton down four per cent over the same period last year.

• Meat imports down 19.4 per cent over the same period last year.

• Consumption, seeing a slight decrease in 2011 to 0.9 kg per person down from 1.07 kg per person in 2010, suggests in most part due to higher price of lamb in stores.

• Modest increase in the Canadian flock comparing inventories from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012. Ewe numbers were up 0.6 per cent, replacement ewe lambs up 4.1 per cent, market lamb numbers up 4.9 per cent. Nothing substantial and there was a shortage of lambs.

So what’s happening?

There are a number of factors, in my opinion, putting downward pressure on lamb prices:

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There is a backlog of heavy lambs created by a lack of demand. Consumption is way down due to the extremely hot weather in Canada’s largest lamb-eating market. Who wants hot food when it’s that hot?

The prices paid for lambs last year were not supported by product marketing.

Consumers will pay more when there is perceived value for cost. We asked them to pay more, but did consumers perceive more value for the extra cost?

Once burned

Lamb prices were driven up to a level which was not good for the industry.

Under the current marketing structure, producers did very well. However, buyers and processors did not. This year buyers and processors are being very cautious.

There is a worldwide price correction happening. The price of lamb is down in many countries, not just in Canada.

Lamb slaughter plants are in control and there’s currently a backlog of lambs. It’s simply a supply-and-demand issue.

Auction mart numbers to date are up, created in part by producer panic rather than an actual increase in overall supply.

Adding to the panic are weather-related issues. Very dry, hot conditions in the East and through much of the U.S. are creating feed shortages and high feed costs.

Heat is also reducing consumption. The markets in the U.S. have collapsed, making it very attractive for processors to bring up American lambs and they are coming up by the truckload.

Lamb buyers are very cautious because of the degree and speed of the collapse

Casino marketing headache replaces CWB Ritz and Harper want to tell farmers that they have installed a new grainmarketing future after Aug. 1, 2012 when the Canadian Wheat Board’s single-desk selling is eliminated. Wrong! The old private marketing structure that failed our farmers in the past has just been resurrected.

Skilled selling, done through the farmer-controlled CWB single desk and which the majority of farmers support, is being replaced with deliberate confusion through private pricing causing farmers the hardship of knowing when to sell or when to hold.

in prices. I’ve talked to many buyers who bought lambs they thought were at fair prices, but by the time they got possession of the lambs or sold them the price at the plants had dropped to levels to where buyers were losing money. In one case, the price dropped $40 cwt in one week.

High feed costs such as $8.85-a-bushel corn and $5.75-a-bushel barley, the heat and the price decline makes feeding lambs extremely risky.

Risky

You put it all together and the results are what we are seeing. So when will the price rebound?

Going back to the numbers, I have some thoughts. Once we get through this backlog of heavy lambs and the weather starts to cool down in fall, consumers will again start eating lamb. We will eat our way through this.

We are not in an oversupply situation in Canada. Consumers ate lambs last year at very high prices. With prices moderating consumption it should go up again. I encourage producers to hang in there. We are coming off an extremely good year last year which makes this hurt even more.

Long term, I feel we need to make some fundamental changes to the way we market Canadian lambs. To keep producers in the industry and attract new entrants, producers need to be paid fairly and be profitable. What’s happened recently in the lamb industry will set the industry back once again.

This frustrates me as I’ve seen this cycle over and over again in the years I’ve been in the industry. We’ve all heard the say-

This old market structure system is run in the interests of the grain buyers. Buyers can now bestow cheaper prices upon farmers by fiddling with the delivery time, place and with the quality offers (basis), thus paying a lower overall price for grain. Grain companies are in control of the quality bids and thus expect, gleefully, to capture more profit.

If grain is in short supply then the price would be up. But when there is an abundant supply and even if the farmers have not yet sold any grain, the price would be down because the buyers will say there is lots of grain around. Just listen to the trade. They talk as if they own the crop based on what they think is being produced, as if they can say for sure that it will all be harvested.

ing, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” The history of the lamb industry for the most part is this; it gets rid of its lambs; it does not market them.

Co-operative approach

What’s happening to producers right now is exactly why the Canadian Lamb Producers Co-operative is being developed. We’ve travelled across this country talking to producers about their interest and the feasibility of a producer-owned marketing organization.

Many of you were excited about the opportunity and encouraged us to continue the development process; others of you say it will never work. I would ask this; is the current marketing structure for Canadian lamb working?

Many retailers long for access to Canadian product. There is no Canadian marketing organization; there is no Canadian brand, very limited value adding. Consumers are looking for Canadian product.

The words “Canadian lamb” alone bring with it perceived value. Consumers will pay for value. How are we currently marketing the value of Canadian product?

The Canadian Lamb Producers Cooperative could help address many of the current marketing issues in the Canadian lamb industry. There are some things we can’t change but there are things we can.

How we market our Canadian lamb is one of them.

Gord Schroeder is executive director of the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board.

Already, Canada’s customers are worried about the quality and timely delivery of our grain. But they are happy that they might be able to find lower prices by talking to different suppliers. So what message does this signal to farmers about our farm income?

Farmers are asking themselves, what did I do last election to deserve such an unscientific casino marketing headache from this government?

Farmers are good at reading signals, and they say bring back the value of our CWB either by court order recovery of the CWB or by reinstatement of the CWB. Ian L. Robson Deleau, Man.

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FROM PAGE ONE NEW ERA Continued from page 1

“We begin the new era in a position of strength and a climate of optimism,” president and CEO Ian White said as he unveiled the CWB’s new logo July 31.

“We have a brand new look, a strong business model and the support of thousands of farmers who have told us they intend to market grain with the CWB and that makes the future very bright.”

The CWB also has the support of the federal government, he added, noting it has contributed $349 million to provide a “clean balance sheet.”

The government is also guaranteeing the CWB’s borrowings and most of the CWB’s initial payments. “We have an expert sales team comprised of almost the same people as before continuing to sell as much grain as they possibly can,” White said.

“And very soon we will be officially launching canola pools that can be entered into by farmers.”

Up for sale?

The CWB has added handling deals with Louis Dreyfus Canada and Richardson International, joining other major handlers, including Viterra and Cargill.

Ottawa’s support for the CWB is only temporary. Within five years the CWB must be privatized, sold or wound down.

“We’ve already had a couple of entities come forward saying they’d love to buy the CWB,” Ritz said during a separate news conference July 31 in Saskatoon.

“They have a tremendous Rolodex of marketing around the world and they (potential buyers) want to capture that. We’re not prepared to entertain that takeover that quickly. I think there are some great roles for the CWB to play in the next two to three years and we’ll analyze at that point. There’s no rush.”

White declined comment on how many farmers have signed CWB contracts, but did say it expects to handle 30 to

“We begin the new era in a position of strength and a climate of optimism.”

Ian White

40 per cent of this year’s wheat crop.

The CWB is also optimistic because western farmers have begun harvesting what’s shaping up to be a bigger-than-average crop, with above-average quality. World grain prices are at near-record levels with wheat trading in futures markets for $9 to $10 a bushel due to the drought in the United States’ Midwest.

Not to be outdone, single desk supporters used street theatre outside the board’s offices to protest the monopoly’s elimination and predict doom for small farmers.

Former board farmer-elected director Kyle Korneychuk said an open market will force western farmers to compete with each other, driving their prices and margins lower.

No going back

Anders Bruun, the lawyer representing the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board, which has asked the Supreme Court

of Canada to rule on whether Ritz broke the law when he introduced the grain-marketing freedom bill in Parliament last October concedes there is no going back.

“Things may have changed so much that the monopoly couldn’t possibly be restored,” Bruun said, adding that is why farmers are working on a $17.5-billion class-action suit for damages.

“We’re already seeing the NDP and the Liberals start to campaign saying as soon as they become government, God forbid, they’ll bring back the single desk,” Ritz said. “That’ll probably keep them out of Western Canada for the foreseeable future and I welcome that.”

Pro-open-market farmers on both sides of the border have set up a website (http://canadausgrainandseedtrade.info) to answer questions about selling in each other’s markets. allan@fbcpublishing.com with files from Rod Nickel, Reuters

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U.S., has gone on for years. But the demise of the Canadian Wheat Board has prompted more calls for “medium-quality” higheryielding varieties. Some question the need for variety registration and Western Canada’s system of eight milling wheat classes, plus the general purpose class, saying the marketplace should determine what farmers grow.

“Western Canada is known for some of the best-quality wheat in the world,” Moose Jaw farmer Vaughn Cone said at the recent Farming for Profit conference.

“We need to take that badge off and throw it in the bush.”

Saskatoon farmer and former b o a rd d i re c t o r Ca m G o f f acknowledges high-quality Canadian wheat doesn’t always fetch a premium when supplies are high. But he argues you don’t have to chuck the current system as long as lower-quality wheats aren’t sold in the CWRS class.

One example is SeCan’s Pasteur, a new general purpose wheat aimed at the feed and ethanol markets. Last year in Manitoba, it outyielded AC Barrie, a CWRS wheat, by 34 per cent.

While CWB president Ian White was inside presenting an optimistic outlook for the voluntary board, protesters outside were using theatre to portray a gloomy forecast for farmers in an open market. Photos: Kathlyn Hossack

Registration system supporters say farmers benefit because new wheats meet specific disease resistance and agronomic standards — and setting enduse quality standards has made Canada famous for consistency, which boosts sales and usually generates premiums.

The Canadian Seed Trade Association is trying to bridge the gap — starting with an April meeting attended by a cross-section of industry representatives from the private and public sectors, as well as farmers.

“It was a very good meeting,” Townsend said. “A number of working groups were struck.”

The goal isn’t just finding a way to accommodate farmers wanting to grow American wheats, it’s also about attracting beneficial germplasm for Canadian plant breeders to work with, she added.

Since the process is ongoing, she declined to comment further.

But an industry source, who asked not to be named, said there was unanimous support to keep the wheat class system and protect the CWRS and CWAD classes.

Grain handlers like the class system because it allows them to

commingle different varieties so long as they are in the same class.

“Handlers don’t want to segregate 47 different varieties of wheat,” the source said.

The system also works well for end-users who get a consistent product cargo to cargo, year to year.

A Dark Nor ther n Spr ing wheat class is also being discussed, although the industry generally isn’t keen as it would tie up more elevator space.

One alternative would be to broaden the quality standards for an existing class, such as Canada Prairie Spring (CPS) red, to accommodate American wheats.

But for critics such as Cone, it comes down to revenue per acre — not price per bushel.

“It’s simple math,” he said. “I really don’t care if they take my bushel of wheat and make fence posts out of it.”

According to one industry source, Pasteur has the potential to yield 100 bushels an acre.

It can fetch as much as $6 a bushel at ethanol plants, generating a gross $600 an acre. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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So simple...

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The Technology Fee is now included in the price of a bag of Genuity® Roundup Ready® canola seed.

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Western Canadian farmers were asked their opinion about different purchasing processes and the seamless “in-the-bag” model was the clear preference.

Purchasing Genuity Roundup Ready canola is now simplified for everyone.

Growers typically make input decisions by the acre cost and value.

This change in purchase process means growers can more easily assess the per acre value of the Genuity Roundup Ready canola system and compare it to other options. In addition, growers and retailers will no longer need to pay GST on the seamless model because seed is GST zero rated.

For more information go to genuitycanola.ca or see your retailer for details.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 9, 2012

No need for ad hoc Ontario drought aid, says Ritz Existing supports should be enough

By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

The federal government doesn’t expect to announce any ad hoc aid programs for Ontario farmers suffering from drought, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz told reporters in Saskatoon July 31.

“I think we have fullness in our programming that allows us the latitude to address this,” Ritz said.

Earlier in the day Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty asked Ottawa to join his government is assessing support options for livestock producers affected by dry weather under the AgriRecovery program, designed to provide farmers with disaster relief.

The request triggered a 45-day assessment period, Ritz said. In the meantime drought-affected farmers can expect support through AgriInsurance and possibly AgriStability, he said.

“We will work as judiciously and as quickly as we can in getting those assessments done so farmers have access to the cash they need to continue moving,” Ritz said. “We’re more concerned at this point about the livestock sector, which is going to need access to feed because pastures just aren’t there.”

Ritz said he hopes in the future Ontario livestock producers will protect themselves by purchasing forage insurance. Only about 10 per cent of Ontario’s forage acres are insured, compared to 75 to 80 per cent of annual crop acres.

Farmers should get cash for lost crops through AgriInsurance relatively quickly and eligible farmers can also apply for advances against pending AgriStability payments, Ritz said.

Recently two inches of rain in some parts of agri-Ontario brought some relief, Ritz said. It should help the soybean crop, but it’s too late for the corn, he added.

While touring farms in eastern Ontario, Ted McMeekin, minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs, also called on the federal government to accelerate tax relief for livestock producers in affected regions through the identification of Prescribed Drought Regions.

Ontario is committing that farmers in Prescribed Drought Regions will be protected from reductions in their AgriStability coverage if they are: • Experiencing challenges from the lack of rain and dry conditions • Forced to sell breeding stock due to hay and pasture shortages Once an area has been identified as a Prescribed Drought Region farmers are allowed to defer a portion of the sale proceeds to a future tax year, according to an Ontario government news release.

Primary agriculture contributes $4.7 billion to Ontario’s economy.

About 15,000 Ontario farmers are enrolled in production insurance, 10,000 in the risk management programs and 18,000 in AgriStability.

Ontario has 74,840 farmers in total. allan@fbcpublishing.com

Agriculture Hall of Fame Five Manitobans were honoured for their contribution to agriculture and their community at an induction ceremony for the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame July 12. The Co-operator is featuring each in consecutive weekly editions

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ayden grew up on the family farm near Otterburne West in Manitoba, with his parents, Roy and Elizabeth, and three older brothers, Clayton, Garnet and Wallace. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BSA in 1949. His “aggie” classmates nicknamed him “Doc Tolton,” as he always had thoughtful and concise answers to questions in class.

Hayden’s natural ability to mentor served him well in his first professional job as agricultural representative in Holland, Manitoba. It was there that he met his wife Joan Sundell. Their two children, Tom and Aileen, both chose to follow in their father’s footsteps, obtaining their degrees in agricultural science.

The family also includes four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Always committed to soil conservation and good crop management, Hayden accepted a position as soil specialist with the

Hayden Earl Tolton - 1925

Manitoba Department of Agriculture in Winnipeg. During this period, his interest in the subject led him to obtain his M.Sc. in soil fertility and statistics from the University of Manitoba in 1957.

In 1962, Hayden was hired as research director with the newly formed Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation (MCIC). As Manitoba was the first province in Canada to offer crop insurance, Hayden consulted with his

American counterparts to learn from their experience.

Hayden’s major contribution during this period was his work on soil productivity mapping and geographic risk areas utilizing soil-type data, precipitation statistics, and a farmer’s cropping and yield history. His main focus was to improve the accuracy and dependability of crop production and management records as the base for establishing insurance premiums. Through the years, this data bank became the main source of reliable, multiyear crop production and management data available in the province. His methodology is still being used today.

Later as manager of MCIC, Hayden generously shared his expertise with other provincial crop insurance corporations. A special highlight was his return to the U.S., not as a student, but in a “teaching” role, where he shared the Canadian experience with crop insurance with the Agricul-

ture Committee of Congress in Washington.

His mentoring extended internationally in the later stages of his career to work with countries such as Indonesia and Trinidad through his contracts with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

From grain farmers in Manitoba to vegetable growers in Trinidad, there is a large debt of gratitude owed to Hayden Tolton for his groundbreaking work with crop insurance. It has provided Manitoba farmers and thousands of others with risk protection insurance options vital in today’s high-tech agriculture.

Hayden also contributed to his community. He served as leader of the Boy Scouts, a board member of both the Portage Industrial Exhibition and Rotary Club International. He was a canvasser for United Way and Cancer Care, and was active in his church.

Nominated by Otterburne West Tolton families.

Q: What are my options now? Q: How can this new open market for wheat benefit me?

Q: Where do I find information about pricing?

Q: How will premiums and discounts be applied to my wheat? Q: How do I upgrade my wheat marketing skills and knowledge? Q: Who can I call if I have questions? Q: Who will do the best job of marketing my wheat? Q: Who can I go to for advice? Q: Who can I trust? Q: Is there a lot of high protein wheat in the world? Q: How do I figure out what the CWB is offering?

Q: Is the pool a safe place? Q: How do I know what quality of wheat I have? Q: How do I maintain the quality of my wheat in storage? Q: Are there times when the market will want my grain?

Q: How will the sale of Viterra impact the market? Q: How is rail transportation going to work? Q: What should I plan for next year?

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 9, 2012

Pardons for border runners raise questions Now that the CWB is changed, Stephen Harper says farmers who broke the law in the 1990s deserve to be pardoned

By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

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rime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision to pardon some of the western farmers convicted of contravening Customs Act regulations in the 1990s is raising eyebrows. “ Where does that stop?”

Bob Roehle, a former CWB employee and member of Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board asked. “In a democracy, do I get to choose which laws I support?

“What about these freedom fighters who don’t like Medicare?”

A gover nment official declined to release the names of the farmers pardoned, citing privacy laws. However, the official confirmed the convictions were under the Customs Act, not the CWB Act. In some cases farmers failed to show custom officials an expor t per mit, some were

charged after they illegally removed trucks seized by custom officials and others were convicted with contempt of court. “( T )hose farmers were charged, they were hauled into court literally in chains, convicted, fined, jailed, threatened, equipment seized, lives were interrupted,” Harper said. “But let me be clear about this, these people were not criminals, they were our fellow citizens — citizens who protested injustice by submitting themselves peacefully to the consequences of challenging that injustice.”

Harper said he was using the ancient power of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy to pardon the farmers.

“For these courageous farmers these convictions will no longer tar nish their good names,” he said.

However, the Appeal Courts at the time saw it differently.

“The appellants were properly charged for violating Section

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114 of the Customs Act. The trial judge found that customs officers, acting in the scope of their duties, did seize the vehicles, and that the appellants did wilfully evade the customs officers’ attempts to place those vehicles into custody,” Madam Justice C.L. Kenny wrote in upholding their convictions.”

The Parole Board of Canada

website says such pardons can only be granted in clear cases of injustice and only “in very exceptional and truly deserving cases.” The injustice should not have been foreseen at the time of sentencing. But in many of the cases farmers deliberately sought to be arrested and chose to go to jail rather than pay a fine.

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“But let me be clear about this, these people were not criminals, they were our fellow citizens — citizens who protested injustice by submitting themselves peacefully to the consequences of challenging that injustice.”

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“Fu r t h e r m o re, t h e Roy a l Prerogative of Mercy is not a mechanism to review the merits of existing legislation, or those of the justice system in general,” the site says.

PostMedia quotes interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae as saying the pardons are partisan.

“They’re corrupting the process,” he wrote in a Tweet.

But Harper spokesman Andrew MacDougall said the pardons were just because the law was not.

“The Liberals have always supported jailing farmers who resisted the old and unjust wheat board monopoly, so it’s no surprise they don’t approve of doing the decent and just thing now that the wheat board monopoly has been abolished,” he said in an email.

Kevin Bender, president of the pro-open market Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, said in an interview that he supported the pardons because he was told regulations were changed retroactively.

On May 17, 1996 the Liberal government quickly passed an order-in-council amending Canadian Wheat Board Act regulations after a legal loophole made it impossible to enforce the existing legislation. A provincial court judge had acquitted Manitoba farmer David Sawatzky on charges of failing to provide an export certificate when he exported wheat and barley to the United States between November 1993 and August 1994.

Arnold Conner ruled that while the Canadian Wheat Board Act requires an exporter to obtain an export license, neither the Customs Act nor the wheat board legislation required an exporter to show it at the border. The change made it compulsory for wheat and barley exporters to show customs officers a wheat board export licence at the time of export.

Then agriculture minister Ralph Goodale justified the amendment arguing Parliament intended the wheat board to have a monopoly on wheat and barley exports.

While Harper said many of the convicted farmers exported only token volumes of wheat, Sawatzky was accused of trucking 810 loads of wheat and 50 loads of barley into the U.S. and selling it for just under $2.22 million U.S. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices Winnipeg

August 3, 2012

Demand remains steady amid light cattle traffic

Steers & Heifers 90.00 - 98.00 D1, 2 Cows 68.00 - 76.00 D3 Cows 62.00 - 71.00 Bulls 82.00 - 91.50 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.)

95.00 - 122.00 (801-900 lbs.)

115.00 - 129.00 (701-800 lbs.)

120.00 - 140.00 (601-700 lbs.)

125.00 - 142.00 (501-600 lbs.)

125.00 - 154.00 (401-500 lbs.)

130.00 - 158.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

95.00 - 108.00 (801-900 lbs.)

100.00 - 112.00 (701-800 lbs.)

105.00 - 125.25 (601-700 lbs.)

110.00 - 136.00 (501-600 lbs.)

115.00 - 140.00 (401-500 lbs.)

120.00 - 135.00

Heifers

Alberta South $ 108.00 - 111.00 110.00 - 112.00 73.00 - 84.00 65.00 - 75.00 — $ 120.00 - 132.00 125.00 - 138.00 135.00 - 150.00 141.00 - 155.00 145.00 - 165.00 150.00 - 170.00 $ 109.00 - 122.00 120.00 - 132.00 124.00 - 138.00 131.00 - 148.00 140.00 - 152.00 140.00 - 160.00

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

(850+ lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

Futures (August 3, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change August 2012 120.00 1.83 October 2012 125.10 1.93 December 2012 127.70 1.33 February 2013 131.02 1.20 April 2013 134.45 1.75 June 2013 131.70 1.65 Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Feeder Cattle August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 January 2013 March 2013

Rising feed prices in the U.S. spur a surge in Canada Terryn Shiells

Ontario $ 95.43 - 118.78 82.25 - 106.35 50.44 - 68.46 50.44 - 68.46 70.70 - 91.09 $ 115.72 - 135.13 119.39 - 138.42 116.19 - 140.37 110.89 - 144.54 124.63 - 160.02 124.17 - 177.69 $ 103.04 - 116.07 110.03 - 122.11 114.83 - 131.75 119.73 - 134.32 119.89 - 139.26 116.22 - 143.45

Close 139.75 140.55 142.02 144.37 148.15 150.90

Change 3.75 1.73 1.02 0.82 1.90 2.30

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending July 28, 2012 53,755 12,008 41,747 N/A 637,000

Previous Year­ 56,318 14,051 42,267 N/A 665,000

Week Ending July 28, 2012 393 23,154 21,944 1,173 987 5,073 453

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Previous Year 310 22,666 23,474 1,658 826 2,821 427

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

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

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

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

Current Week — — 173.67 179.16

Futures (August 3, 2012) in U.S. Hogs August 2012 October 2012 December 2012 February 2013 April 2013

Last Week 189.00E 174.00E 176.07 180.37

Close 139.75 140.55 142.02 144.37 148.15

Last Year (Index 100) 189.59 175.57 183.92 183.05

Change -4.20 -3.20 -3.15 -0.58 1.45

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

$1 Cdn: $1.00620 U.S. $1 U.S: $.9938 wCdn.

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(Friday to Thursday) Slaughter Cattle

Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

EXCHANGES: August 2, 2012

Winnipeg 80.00 - 95.00 108.00 - 115.00 110.00 - 120.00 115.00 - 127.00 115.00 - 130.00 —

Chickens Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Under 1.2 kg................................... $1.5130 1.2 - 1.65 kg.................................... $1.3230 1.65 - 2.1 kg.................................... $1.3830 2.1 - 2.6 kg...................................... $1.3230

Turkeys Minimum prices as of August 5, 2012 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.035 Undergrade .............................. $1.945 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.020 Undergrade .............................. $1.920 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.020 Undergrade .............................. $1.920 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.985 Undergrade............................... $1.900 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

Toronto 69.84 - 104.34 136.80 - 144.24 134.55 - 155.85 135.18 - 155.21 148.27 - 206.49 —

SunGold Specialty Meats 40.00 - 60.00

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

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

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Toronto ($/cwt) 83.08 - 239.79 — 109.41 - 220.43

Horses <1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

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ctivity was light at auction yards in Manitoba during the week ended Aug. 3, as markets continued to operate in full holiday mode, with many sale yards remaining closed until the fall.

Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, said activity at auction marts in Manitoba probably won’t pick up again until the fall, when most yards across the province will be open again.

“A pickup in volume in the fall is just the usual production cycle,” he said. “Calves are maturing and are getting ready to go to sale.”

Volume during the week was on the lighter side because some farmers were busy harvesting their field crops, industry officials said.

Once again, only Winnipeg Livestock Sales and Heartland Livestock Services in Brandon were able to provide market reports for the week ended Aug. 3.

Winnipeg only had a total head count of 125, down from 252 last week. Brandon’s volume remained fairly steady with a total head count of 235, down from 254 the week prior.

Prices were steady to lower at both auction marts over the week on both the slaughter and feeder cattle markets.

Good demand for the time of year, despite low numbers making it hard to assemble full loads, also helped keep the market in Manitoba steady during the week, industry officials said.

However, there was some downward pressure put on prices by buyers who were lowering their bids to accommodate higher feed prices, officials said.

Feed prices in Canada have soared lately following a rally in U.S. feed prices. The upward price climb was sparked by drought conditions that put a lot of stress on crops in the U.S. Corn Belt.

The surging prices probably won’t affect Manitoba producers who run cow-calf operations right away because their cattle are generally out to pasture at this time of year, Dahl said, but added that those prices will affect the feeding sector.

“The feedlot sector, which buys calves

Table: Cattle market schedules Ashern

Weekly sales resume Aug. 22

Brandon Sales continue throughout summer Gladstone

Next sale Aug. 21 (receiving cattle Aug. 20)

Grunthal Sales continue throughout summer Killarney

Biweekly sales throughout summer

Melita (Taylor) Closed until Aug. 21 Ste. Rose

Closed until fall

Virden Biweekly sales in July and August; no butcher sales on Mondays until fall Winnipeg Sales continue throughout summer

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Eggs

Winnipeg ($/cwt) 85.00 - 140.00 150.00 - 225.00 —

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and then sells them into the slaughter facilities, are definitely facing squeezed margins because the calf price is high, the supply of calves isn’t great and the feed prices are high,” he said.

The only foreseeable way livestock producers in the feed sector may be able to make a better profit is if Canada’s feed crop harvest results in a large supply, he said, but added it’s too early to tell whether that will happen or not.

High feed prices probably won’t influence when producers send their cattle to auction, but the situation will be different for each individual operation, Dahl said.

“I don’t think the high feed price is going to have a big impact on when cattle are going to come into market,” he said. “But calf prices are still pretty strong and that’s definitely an encouragement to bring cattle into market.” What prices will be when activity picks up again in the fall is hard to predict because there are many factors that could move the market to either side of unchanged, he said.

“Things are really volatile right now because of drought conditions in much of the U.S., and that’s going to have an impact on prices and how much feedlots can pay,” he said. “So there’s a lot of uncertainty.”

Dahl was sure farmers in Manitoba contracted some of their cattle during the week, because it is a good business practice. It’s a good idea for cattle farmers to forward contract in order to hedge their risk, he said.

Toronto ($/cwt) 12.43 - 20.82 39.00 - 28.16

Ontario farmer continues dairy fight An Ontario dairy farmer is appealing his conviction of producing, selling and distributing raw milk to the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Michael Schmidt, who farms northwest of Toronto, was charged in 2006 following an undercover police sting operation into his dairy business, which supplied 150 families with raw milk. Each family had paid $300 for partial shares in his 26 cows.

A ruling by a lower court acquitting him in 2010 was overturned and he was convicted and sentenced to one year probation and fined $9,150 for operating an illegal cow-share business.

The Canadian Press is reporting the Ontario Court of Appeal granted him leave to appeal July 26 after hearing arguments.

Health Canada says milk that hasn’t been pasteurized contains harmful bacteria that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure and even death.

Supporters of unpasteurized milk say it contains many health benefits.

Looking for results? Check out the market reports from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14

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GRAIN MARKETS Export and International Prices

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CBOT, MGEX wheat mostly lower on the week Milling-grade oats may catch livestock feeders’ eye Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

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he canola market saw another week of ups and downs during the period ended Aug. 3, but managed to finish on the plus side overall. U.S. weather concerns and uncertainty over the size of the canola crop itself provided underlying support.

With early harvest operations expected to pick up steam over the next few weeks, the inevitable selling off the combine has the potential to limit the nearby upside potential in canola. However, many analysts these days, and farmers for that matter, seem to be of the opinion that a retest of the highs set only a couple of weeks ago is still possible. On the bullish side for canola prices are persistent U.S. drought conditions, the solid fall export program already on the books, and ideas that the Canadian crop may not be as big as earlier expectations.

Chicago (CBOT) soybeans, corn, and wheat experienced some volatility of their own during the week, as the futures reacted to the latest weather reports and outside economic news.

Parts of the U.S. Midwest finally saw some much needed rain, and the resulting profittaking weighed on the agricultural markets at one point. However, corn is past the point of no return at this stage, while soybeans will still need more moisture in order to salvage the yields. Both commodities moved higher and the near-term focus should remain squarely on yield prospects out of the Midwest.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture releases a key production report on Aug. 10, and prereport analyst estimates call for sizable reductions in the crop prospects compared to earlier reports. The interesting development in the U.S. grain market over the past few weeks is the lacklustre performance in oats. Oats bids in Chicago were down during the week, despite the gains in corn, as the spread between the two commodities continues to widen. At the beginning of June new-crop corn futures were about US$2.25 per bushel over oats, but that spread has since widened out to over US$4.25.

Given the current situation, the downside for Canadian oats bids is virtually non-exist-

ent, with the bias to the upside as long as the spread between corn and oats is so wide. If the market finds itself in a scenario of declining U.S. corn supplies, a firmer domestic barley market and tighter feed wheat supplies, oats that would typically go to the milling market will all of a sudden be competitive in the feed market. If more oats start finding their way into feed channels, the millers would be forced to pay up to bring in supplies.

Last Week

All prices close of business August 2, 2012

Week Ago

Year Ago

Wheat

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

317.80

324.78

250.47

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

340.40

355.55

302.46

Coarse Grains US corn Gulf ($US)

—

343.88

310.22

US barley (PNW) ($US)

—

280.00

290.00

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

312.60

307.58

273.13

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

241.05

239.59

214.95

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

607.31

608.32

492.04

1,136.46

1,139.54

1,216.72

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business August 3, 2012

CWB 2.0

Turning to the wheat markets, Minneapolis and Chicago were both mostly lower on the week, while Kansas City managed to post some small advances. It was a historic week for the grain markets in Western Canada, as the turning of the clock on the new crop year marked the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s long-standing single desk and the beginning of the new open market for wheat and barley.

Gerry Ritz, Stephen Harper and supporters of the government’s move were out celebrating their newfound “freedom” at a barbecue in Saskatchewan, while those on the other side were vowing to appeal and dressing up in costume in downtown Winnipeg.

The newly rebranded CWB, to its credit, was diplomatic as it unveiled its new social-media inspired logo and expressed confidence in its ability to remain an effective marketer in the new reality.

Right, wrong or indifferent as far as the marketing system is concerned, the fact remains that aside from the rhetoric there should be a good-size spring wheat crop to deal with this year. Whether or not any of that wheat is priced through ICE Futures Canada, however, remains to be seen. Open interest in the Canadian contracts is very light, while the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) is reporting record volumes and appears to be the favoured choice so far.

Milling wheat futures in Winnipeg saw a grand total of three contracts trade hands during the week. Durum and barley were both untraded.

ICE Futures Canada officials remain optimistic that their exchange will eventually be the exchange of choice for pricing Canadian wheat, but that remains to be seen and will take some initiative from participants.

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

Western barley

Last Week

Week Ago

October 2012

265.00

257.00

December 2012

270.00

262.00

March 2013

275.00

267.00

Last Week

Week Ago

November 2012

618.00

607.90

January 2013

621.10

610.20

March 2013

621.90

612.00

Canola

Special Crops Report for August 7, 2012 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan Spot Market

Spot Market

Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound)

Other ( Cdn. cents per pound unless otherwise specified)

Large Green 15/64

21.00 - 22.75

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

20.00 - 22.75

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

20.00 - 22.50

Desi Chickpeas

21.75 - 23.50 — 24.20 - 25.50

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

9.25 - 12.00

Fababeans, large

—

Medium Yellow No. 1

7.25 - 9.05

Feed beans

—

Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans

—

Feed Pea (Rail)

No. 1 Great Northern

—

Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound)

No. 1 Cranberry Beans

—

Yellow No. 1

34.90 - 36.75

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

—

Brown No. 1

30.75 - 31.75

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

—

Oriental No. 1

24.75 - 26.75

4.80 - 5.00

Source: Stat Publishing SUNFLOWERS

No. 1 Black Beans

—

No. 1 Pinto Beans

—

No. 1 Small Red

—

No. 1 Pink

—

Fargo, ND

Goodlands, KS

24.80

25.60

—

—

Report for August 6, 2012 in US$ cwt

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Wetter outlook for drought-struck Midwest chicago / reuters Forecasts were for wetter weather in the U.S. Midwest this week, which will help the late-planted soybean crop but arrive too late to be of benefit to the drought-stressed corn crop, an agricultural meteorologist said.

The region was expected

to get half to one inch of rain Aug. 8 and 9.

“Previously we were expecting 0.20 inch to 0.75 inch,” said Andy Karst, meteorologist for World Weather Inc. Karst also said there were now outlooks for one to two inches of rain Aug. 9 and 10 for northern Indiana, southern Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky.

U.S. soybean inventories could fall to their lowest level in 32 years as the drought

continues to trim U.S. soybean production prospects.

Slow EU approvals seen as growing threat to soy trade stoke poges, england / reuters Europe’s slow approval process for GM soybeans is disrupting markets elsewhere, says the president of the American Soybean As-

sociation.

U.S. growers generally avoid planting GM soybeans that had not yet received EU approval because they fear trace amounts might be found in shipments of approved varieties, causing them to be rejected, said Steve Wellman.

But sometimes farmers aren’t willing to wait.

One potential source of trouble is soybeans modified to have a high oleic content. High-oleic oils enable

food companies to produce products with a longer shelf life without using trans fats, which have been linked to coronary heart disease. Seed companies have been seeking EU approval for this variety for five years but still haven’t received it. The high-oleic varieties are now in their second growing season in the U.S. “The potential for market disruption is going to increase,” said Wellman.

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SHELTERBELTS: A sight for sore noses

Livestock barns with shelterbelts around them smell better because they look better, says Iowa University researcher

By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF / INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDENS

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ntensive livestock operations are tremendously efficient at converting grain into meat.

But all those animals gorging themselves under one roof generate a lot of odoriferous byproducts.

Shelterbelts, known in academic circles as vegetative environmental buffers (VEB), can help such operations stay on friendly terms with neighbours downwind by trapping and dispersing odours.

What’s more, beautifying the production site with greenery somehow makes it smell better, said John Tyndall, a professor at Iowa State University.

“Studies have shown that as farms are viewed as being more attractive, perceptions of odour and other impacts from that facility tend to be reduced,” said Tyndall, who gave a presentation on shelterbelt designs for odour control at the recent joint U.S.-Canada Great Plains Windbreak conference.

Apart from keeping massive barns “out of sight, out of mind” and providing “visual screening,” shelterbelts provide more than just subjective benefits at a cost of around one to three cents per pig, he added.

Odour from intensive livestock operations happens because anaerobically decomposing manure gives off volatile organic compounds composed of 400 different chemicals.

Ammonia is lighter than air, and quickly dissipates into the atmosphere. Hydrogen sulphide is heavier than air, moves very slowly, and rarely makes its way far from the barn.

What really ruins barbecues and pool parties downstream, however, are the particulates. Volatile organic compounds cling to dust particles as they drift away from the facility on

gentle currents of air.

“So, if you can control the movement of particulates, to a large degree you are going to be managing the movement of odours,” said Tyndall.

Odours can be controlled to some degree by adjusting feed rations.

However, preventing particulate movements with shelterbelts or VEBs is the most effective, “last line of defence” tactic.

Temperature inversions during the hot summer months can trap odour “plumes” near the ground level and prevent them from being diluted.

Landscape features such as hills and ravines can also funnel noxious odours in different ways.

Mechanical turbulence from VEBs mixes and dilutes the plume, slows its release, and the branches and leaves trap particulates and their stinky cargo. Particulate buildup over time leads to even more captured dust, because “dust grabs dust.”

One row of trees can make a difference, and three to five more rows is generally better, but at some point, the law of diminishing returns takes hold.

All that gunk clinging to the leaves and branches isn’t great for tree health, he said, but periodic rains help to keep them clean.

How effective are shelterbelts for odour mitigation?

There’s no definitive answer for that, said Tyndall. Topography, prevailing wind direction and strength, ambient weather, distance from the “sensory receptor,” as well as a multitude of other factors mean that effectiveness is largely site specific.

Also, the fact that trees grow very slowly and research funding is typically short term, means that collecting hard data is “incredibly difficult,” he added.

“However, most ag engineers are comfortable with a five to 50 per cent reduction in odour concentration moving downwind because of the VEB,” said Tyndall, adding that incre-

SHELTERBELTS — HOW THEY HELP

Simulation of Odour Dilution Process

Simulation from Lammers et al., 2001: overlay adapted from McNaughton (1988). Note: overlay not to scale

mental improvements in frequency, intensity, and offensiveness of odours are well documented.

Obviously, people like to see trees on the landscape, and VEBs around intensive livestock operations help to soften the visual impact of industrial agriculture. Focus group surveys of pork consumers have also found that there is a strong appreciation for farmers who make an effort to be a good steward and a good neighbour by managing odours.

“You can’t see feed additives or a diet change,” he said. “And some of the things you can see, like chemical scrubbers outside of buildings, are more intimidating than anything.”

While mechanical solutions depreciate and add costs over time, trees — if well maintained and healthy — only get taller and more effective throughout their lifespan, he added.

Design is critical, however, because poor placement of shelterbelts can create back pressure and impact tunnel ventilation and airflows in hot weather, as well as snow accumulation in winter. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

“Studies have shown that as farms are viewed as being more attractive, perceptions of odour and other impacts from that facility tend to be reduced.”

JOHN TYNDALL

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Still waiting for the U.S. to respond to COOL ruling Oct. 2 is when the U.S. gets a deadline

By Alex Binkley co-operator contributor / ottawa

The pivotal day in getting a c t i o n o n a r u l ing by the World Trade Organization that U.S. American country-of-origin labelling (COOL) program discriminates against Canadian livestock is shaping up to be Oct. 2.

That’s the day when the WTO will impose a deadline for the U.S. to amend the offensive provisions in COOL, says John Masswohl, director of government and international relations with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. However, it could be well into next year before the matter is completely settled.

It’s possible the U.S., Canada and Mexico could agree in talks by Sept. 6 on how the issue will be settled, but Masswohl thinks that’s unlikely to happen.

The W TO ruled in late June that the U.S. measure was inconsistent with international trade rules. Under WTO notification procedures, the decision became official July 23. By Aug. 22, the U.S. must officially tell the WTO whether it will comply.

It would be highly unusual if Washington didn’t, especially in light of how often it initiates actions under the rules of the world trade body, he says. Failure to comply would expose the U.S. to retaliation, likely in the form of duties on American imports, from Canada and Mexico.

COOL is part of the U.S. Farm Bill, which is the subject of considerable debate in Washington these days. Masswohl says the current bill will expire at the end of September. If the House and Senate can’t agree on a new bill, they will likely pass an extension to the current one rather than let farm supports lapse in an election year.

Since the WTO ruling was released, Canadian officials have discussed the handling of the issue with the CCA, the Canadian Pork Council, the Canadian Meat Council and other interested industry groups. There has also been a lot of discussion among the three governments as well.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says Canada wants an end to the discr imination against its livestock and meat products as soon as possible.

Since the start of COOL’s labelling and tracking system in 2008, Canadian livestock and meat sales to the U.S. have dropped by about 50 per cent. Canada tried consultations with the U.S. in 2009 and when that failed to resolve the impasse, took the issue to the WTO. COOL has cost hog producers at least $1.4 billion during the last five years while the CCA says beef producers are losing about $150 million a year because of it.

Drought worsens in U.S. farm states, climatologists say Two-thirds of contiguous U.S. is under drought, 22 per cent is extreme

By Karl Plume / Reuters

to all-time highs last month.

Extreme drought covered about 32 per cent of the nine-state Midwest and about five per cent of the region was under exceptional drought, the most dire classification which results in widespread crop and pasture losses and shortages of water in reservoirs, streams and wells.

About 31 per cent of Iowa was under extreme drought as of July 31, up from 28 per cent the prior week.

Exceptional drought covered much of southwest Indiana, portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri, far west Kentucky and a wide swath of northern and central Arkansas.

“The region continues to be impacted not only by oppressive heat, but also by depleted soil moisture, desiccated pastures and widespread crop damages, livestock culling and elevated fire risk,” said Mark Svoboda of the National Drought Mitigation Center.

About 48 per cent of the six-state High Plains region was suffering under extreme drought, including 88 per cent of Kansas, up from 73 per cent a week ago, and 83 per cent of Nebraska, up from 64 per cent, the Drought Monitor showed.

The six-state U.S. south region, which includes major cattle and wheat producers Texas and

The worst U.S. drought in 56 years intensified over the past week as above-normal temperatures and scant rainfall parched corn and soybean crops across the Midwest and central Plains, a report from climate experts said Aug. 2.

The drought became more severe in the southern United States as well, just a year removed from a record-breaking dry spell that ruined crops and wilted grazing pastures across Texas and Oklahoma enough to force an unprecedented northward migration of cattle.

Nearly two-thirds of the contiguous United States was under some level of drought as of July 31, more than a fifth of it classified as extreme drought or worse, according to the Drought Monitor, a weekly report compiled by U.S. climate experts.

The drought intensified in most major farm states, including Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa, the top U.S. corn and soybean producer, as temperatures were 5 F to 10 F above normal and rains were largely scattered and light.

Crop condition ratings for corn and soybeans have fallen to the lowest since the major drought of 1988, propelling prices of both crops

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Oklahoma and top rice producer Arkansas, was about 24 per cent under extreme drought, up from 21 per cent the prior week.

A portion of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandle region was classified under exceptional drought along with nearly 45 per cent of Arkansas.

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Accurate feed budgeting can boost nursery growth There is always a tendency to overfeed the better — and more expensive — diets Bernie Peet Peet on Pigs

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n my last article, I talked about the importance of stimulating feed intake very soon after weaning in order to get nursery pigs off to a good start. This has implications for growth performance, but it also impacts health, especially gut health. The pig faces two digestive challenges at this time. First, the change of diet from milk, which requires gut enzymes to digest lactose and fat, to a dry starter diet which requires different enzymes for digestion.

Second, its maternal immunity has declined considerably, reducing its resistance to disease.

Low feed intake after weaning results in an increase in gut pH and pathogenic E. coli bacteria proliferate in the small intestine.

These bacteria attach themselves to the villi — the minute fingerlike projections in the gut which absorb nutrients — and produce toxins which erode the villi and surface of the gut. Once the gut is damaged in this way its absorptive capacity is greatly reduced, resulting in poor growth or diarrhea.

Modern pre-starter diets attempt to overcome this problem by including processed cereals, milk products such as lactose, and animal proteins, making the diet highly digestible and very palatable. Assuming the pig adapts to solid feed quickly, which stimulates production of hydrochloric acid in its stomach, gut pH is maintained and harmful bacteria kept at bay.

These complex pre-starter diets are very expensive and cannot be fed for long. Also, the pig’s enzyme system develops rapidly after weaning, making it increasingly capable of digesting unprocessed cereals and conventional protein sources such as soybean meal.

Therefore nutritionists design a series of diets — typically about four depending on exit weight — with increasing amounts of “conventional” raw materials and

Feeding newly weaned pigs according to weight category can boost performance and reduce feed costs.

decreasing cost. In order to ensure the diets are fed over the correct weight ranges, the nutritionist will also develop a feed budget that can be applied on the farm. The objective of this is to define the amount of each diet fed according to weight and to help ensure that expensive diets are not overused.

There is always a tendency to overfeed the better — and more expensive — diets. Implementing a good feed budget program can not only identify where this is taking place, but illustrate the cost implications.

It will make assumptions about growth rate and feed efficiency over each stage.

In order to get any value out of this, actual feed consumption of each diet for every nursery batch must be measured and recorded.

This allows deviations from budget to be identified and adjusted.

If entry and exit weights are available, growth rate can be calculated.

Diet costs are also a key part of the feed budget and must be updated regularly so that overall nursery feed cost can be monitored.

There is always a tendency to overfeed the better — and more expensive — diets. Implement-

TABLE 1: EXAMPLE OF A FEED ALLOCATION PROGRAM Category of pig % of pigs Av. wean wt. - kg Diet Pre-starter Starter 1 Starter 2 Starter 3 Weight out (kg) Total feed/pig (kg) Gain/pig (kg) FCE

Budget amount/pig (kg) 1.00 2.00 5.75 20.45 25.00 29.20 19.50 1.50

V small Small Medium 2.5% 12.5% 70% 3.86 4.66 5.49 Amount fed per pig (kg)

Large 15% 6.52

3.00 1.75 0.90 2.00 2.00 2.00 5.75 5.75 5.75 14.23 17.70 20.66 Expected performance 20.00 22.57 25.05 24.98 27.20 29.31 16.14 17.91 18.56 1.55 1.52 1.50

0.51 2.00 5.75 22.60

Assumes average weaning weight is 5.5 kg at an 18-day weaning age and pigs leave the nursery at an average of 25 kg.

27.51 30.86 20.99 1.47

ing a good feed budget program can not only identify where this is taking place, but illustrate the cost implications. After all, an extra kilo of a $1,000/tonne starter diet increases cost per pig by $1 and may be an unnecessary waste.

Not only that, but applying the feed budget correctly according to weight will result in the highest performance.

Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Notice that I have referred to applying the budget according to weight, not age. That’s where the difficulty creeps in. As individual weaning weights vary considerably, so does the development of the pigs’ digestive enzyme systems and their ability to cope with “simpler” diets. Therefore, to get the best out of the feed budgeting process, it is necessary to feed according to the pigs’ weight category and define intake of each diet accordingly. This is done through a feed allocation program (Table 1).

In this example, the amount of pre-starter fed is dependent upon the weight at weaning and then Starter 1 and Starter 2 diets are fed strictly according to the budgeted amount. Starter 3 is fed until the pigs are transferred to finishing. The performance figures are an estimate calculated from expected weight at transfer and FCE. Varying the amount of prestarter diet fed according to weight allows the smaller pigs to receive the better diet for longer, giving their digestive system more time to adjust. It also helps to improve their feed intake and get them off to a faster start than they would if fed according to age. While the management of both the feed budget and feed allocation program takes time and effort, it will help to maximize the growth of all pigs in the nursery. And, with feed costs at an historic high, effective feed budgeting has the potential to shave a worthwhile amount off total feed cost per pig.

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal.

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Food prices to rise REUTERS Drought in key crop-growing regions of the United States is “highly likely” to usher in several years of food price inflation, as companies pass on to consumers the cost of skyrocketing grain prices, Michael McCain, the chief executive of Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods said Aug. 1.

Hot, dry conditions in the U.S. Midwest have scorched this summer’s corn and soybean crops, and also driven up prices of wheat and other grains.

Those higher prices have in turn pushed up the costs of producing a variety of foods, including Maple Leaf’s pork, poultry and baked goods.

“It affects the entire food chain for sure,” he said.

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Cattle hauling comes under scrutiny Canada-wide study aims to better understand how conditions of transport affect animal health and welfare as well as carcass quality

By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

J

ust what is it like being hauled across the Prairies in a semi-trailer packed with cattle?

Unpleasant is the obvious answer, but Canadian researchers want to get some hard numbers on cattle hauling and the impact that various factors have on carcass quality.

“This is to see how transport affects the cattle in all aspects,” said Carollyne Kehler, a masters student at University of Manitoba’s department of animal science.

In one of her studies, trailers will be fitted with special sensors that detect the vibrations that result when a cattle truck speeds up or brakes, and then relate that data to the body condition of the cattle being hauled, Kehler told attendees at Manitoba Forage Council’s pasture tour last month.

Her research will involve about 100 commercial transport trucks travelling from Brandon to Cargill’s slaughter plant in High River, Alta. A second trial will measure temperature and humidity levels and see how that affects cattle. In both trials, which involve both fat and cull cows, animals will be weighed and scored according to body condition and temperament pre-transit, in transit and at destination. And lots of other data will be collected — including number of head per truck and loading practices, as well as things such as driver records, GPS data, and use of prods.

It’s part of a much larger cattle transport study that aims to both lessen things such as shrink and grade loss, but also to reassure consumers that best practices are being employed. ”People are really looking for and wanting answers to these things,” said study leader Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist in Lethbridge. “Consumers of the products are. The industry wants to know. It’s really come into its own, for sure.”

The Manitoba portion of the study will be closely scrutinized because the province ships a lot of cull cows — which, along with calves, are more likely to die or become lame during transport.

The study follows up on a 2007-09 survey of animal transport carriers that looked at everything from travelling time and animal densities to how many years truckers had been hauling cattle.

That survey was massive — 6,000 trips involving about 290,000 animals — but keeping a close watch on livestock haul-

“Now people are really looking for and wanting answers to these things.

Consumers of the products are. The industry wants to know.”

KAREN SCHWARTZKOPFGENSWEIN AAFC research scientist

ing will soon be the norm, said Schwartzkopf-Genswein.

“We see, as time goes on, that it won’t be only at the plant that these audits get done but as part of transport and then back on to the farm,” she said.

“Those obviously aren’t mandatory in any way, shape or form yet. But I think some of these larger companies and suppliers may have to adhere to these audits starting on the farm. I don’t think it’s a matter of if, but when.”

Among other items being looked at in the new study is how the punchhole patterns on the sides of trailers affect ventilation, and whether cows are being given enough rest, feed and water at the Thunder Bay rest stop.

The Beef Cattle Research Council and Manitoba Beef Producers are funding the research. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The livestock industry is trying to better understand how transporting cattle impacts animal health and welfare and carcass quality. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

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Precise seeding could cut seed cost and promote uniform emergence

By Alexis Kienlen FBC STAFF / LACOMBE

Craig Shaw, operator of Durango Farms, explains a vacuum planter at Controlled-Traffic Farming Day near Lacombe.

ditions. “If you want to seed at half an inch or an inch or into moisture, you can consistently place all the seeds there,” Shaw said.

However, seed quality is an issue in vacuum planters. If a seed treatment or a dry seed flakes, it can fill in the holes in the plate, which

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can mean the plates no longer pick up seed. Shaw said more tests are needed to look at this issue. Growers who choose plates with 1.2-mm holes can use a “knock-out” wheel, which pokes seeds out of holes.

However, knock-out wheels can wear out quickly and are not easy to

“If you’re seeding at five pounds and can bring your seed down to two pounds and maintain a crop, then you got $30 in your pocket.”

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replace. The vacuum planters have no way to handle fertilizer and most of the growers who are testing them are relying on a two-pass system.

A 12-foot planter is being used for three years of trials at the Lacombe Research Station. Twelve-inch and 24-inch row spacings will be included in the trials.

“We’re looking at a number of issues and learning as we go,” said Shaw. “We’re building a wealth of information.”

Shaw said Monosem planters were designed to deal with small seed such as vegetable seeds, while Case and John Deere planters were designed mainly for corn, soy and sugar beets. Growers testing the Case and John Deere vacuum planters have had to adjust these systems in order to seed canola.

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group of researchers is testing to see whether it’s better to suck than to blow when seeding canola. They’re experimenting with a vacuum planter, which works opposite to an air seeder — a vacuum pulls seeds into rotating plates which place the seed into the soil.

The attraction is seed “singulation” — the ability to precisely place individual seeds and provide even spacing within the field. A group of producers involved in controlled-traffic farming has been experimenting with the vacuum planters, with assistance from researchers from Alberta Agriculture, Agriculture Canada, and the Canola Council of Canada.

The initiative started a few years ago when Steve Larocque, a farmer interested in controlled-traffic farming, began looking at vacuum planters for seeding canola.

Then last fall, a group of producers approached a Monosem dealer in Lethbridge and asked for a small planter for trials to test different row spacing and seeding rates.

One of those growers, Craig Shaw of Durango Farms near Lacombe, tried a vacuum planter on his fields this spring.

Shaw said the technology might allow producers to reduce seeding rates. “You all know that seed is at $10 a pound, so if you’re seeding at five pounds and can bring your seed down to two pounds and maintain a crop, then you got $30 in your pocket. It doesn’t take long to add up the numbers,” he said.

“We need to find out if good even spacing of canola provides us benefits in terms of uniformity. The guys who are using the planters are saying that when the crop flowers, it flowers at the same time,” said Shaw. He said that it is difficult to avoid clumping when using an air seeder. When a metre wheel is moving slowly on an air seeder, it’s very difficult to get an even distribution.

“That’s when you see the clumping of seeds together,” he said.

Vacuum planters may also be able to plant in high-moisture con-

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 9, 2012

Shelterbelts the bee’s knees for pollinators

CGC warns to watch for storage pests

Bees and insect predators can help boost yields and cut losses, but farmers have to provide a good home

The warm summer is setting the stage for infestations in stored grains

By Daniel Winters co-operator staff / International Peace Gardens

Farmers should be on the lookout for insects such as the rusty grain beetle.

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he Canadian Grain Commission is warning farmers that the warm summer across the Prairies has increased the risk of insect infestations in stored grain.

“This year we’ve had a mild winter followed by a warm summer. In these conditions, insects, such as the rusty grain beetle and the red flour beetle, can increase in number dramatically,” explains Brent Elliott, infestation control and sanitation officer at the Canadian Grain Commission.

Even before harvest begins, insects may be attracted to bins if there is enough debris for them to feed on. Producers can prepare their empty bins for storage by: Ensuring bins and areas around bins are clean and free of debris and repairing or sealing any cracks or crevices. Even small amounts of grain can attract insects.

Producers could also treat their bins with a registered insecticide. They should also clean and treat aeration plenums and

spaces under bins, floors where debris may collect and attract insects.

To maintain overall grain quality and minimize insect pest problems once grain is in storage, producers should dry grain before storing it, if necessary, to bring it to the recommended moisture content. The Official Grain Grading Guide’s specifications for dry grain are: barley (all except select): 14.8 per cent moisture or less, wheat, 14.5 per cent moisture or less, oats 13.5 per cent, and select barley 13.5 per cent.

Use aeration to help control the heat and moisture of grain in storage, particularly if grain is stored at a high temperature. Bring grain temperature below 15 C as quickly as possible. Keep the temperature of grain low and uniform, below 15 C. If using aeration, keep the surface of the grain inside the bin as level as possible to avoid the collection of moisture in the cone.

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But far and away the most effective of all are the bees, said Mark Wonneck, an ecologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

“They are designed to do pollination. About half of all agricultural crops depend to some extent on bees,” said Wonneck, in a presentation on enhancing pollinator habitat with windbreaks at the recent joint U.S.-Canadian Great Plains Windbreak Renovation and Innovation Conference.

To make habitat for bees, it’s necessary to understand what they need to survive and thrive.

First, most wild bee species are solitary, unlike their domesticated counterparts.

Instead of hives, they live in nests, 70 per cent of which are underground tunnels such as gopher and mice holes and under rocks and logs. The rest nest above ground from materials they find in the environment such as mud, leaves or rotten old trees.

Second, they need adequate pollen and nectar from flowers that is available throughout the spring, summer and fall.

Wild bees are “nest-centric foragers,” which means that they tend to tap food sources close to the nest, unlike honeybees, which can travel up to 14 km from their hive.

Bumblebees, the ultimate pollinator due to their fuzzy hair coat and “buzz pollination” method, live in quasi-colonies numbering 50-400 individuals, and cover a “trapline” of potentially productive flowers stretching about one kilometre from their nest.

Smaller bee species may

Shelterbelts provide habitat for a range of pollinator and pest control species. photo: Daniel Winters

range only 200 metres from the nest, which means that suitable habitats must have a wide variety of plant species to cover their needs during the frost-free period.

Canola provides a lot of flowers, but its short bloom window isn’t long enough to sustain bee populations on its own. Saskatoon, wild rose, pin cherry and other shrubs can extend the buffet season.

Shelterbelts also provide protection from pesticides by offering an alternative foraging location during spraying so that a portion of the population can survive.

“They are like bankers. They only work from 10 to 3,” said Wonneck.

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Canadian oat growers up efforts to retake U.S. horse feed market Over the last 15 years, Canadian oat exports have dropped by 70 per cent as U.S. feed manufacturers switched to cheaper ingredients

By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

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anadian farmers are urging American horse owners to ask feed makers, “Where’s the oats?”

“What we have to do is convince the people who put the feed formula together to put the oats back into the formulation,” said Bill Wilton, president of the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA).

Over the last 15 years, Canadian oat exports have dropped by 70 per cent as U.S. feed manufacturers substituted oats with corn and other lower-cost ingredients such as dried distillers grains. But POGA is fighting back with an initiative called the Equine Feed Oat Project. The project was launched in 2009 to conduct research on feed oats and talk about their benefits to the equine industry. Recently, it held focus groups with horse owners to ask them about their animals’ diet and their preferences for feed. “ We’ve sat horse owners down and said, ‘Tell us about what you feed your horse... and what’s your opinion of oats’ feed value,’” Wilton said.

“And we’re getting some terrific responses.”

Horse owners consistently view oats as a safe, nutritious and healthy feed, he said.

The challenge now is convince feed makers to bring oats back into their formulations, he added.

That job will be easier now that oat prices — which shot up in the early 2000s — are lower than corn.

“Corn is not $2 anymore — it’s closer to $7 and our oats have not kept pace, so we think that there’s a real opportunity for oats,” said Wilton. “We think that there’s a big opportunity to get most of the business back that we lost.”

The oat growers have also enlisted the help of several experts, including equine nutri-

tionist Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky, who reviewed more than 260 published research papers on the nutritional value of oats in the equine diet. He concluded oats are a superior feed due to their more digestible starch and higher palatability, as well as being a grain less likely to contain mycotoxins that threaten horse health.

The oat growers have also put together a high-profile advisory board — which includes Brian Rossnagel, Canada’s top oat breeder, and several American researchers. In June, it put out a call for additional research, including how oats may contribute to the animal’s performance and protect it against health disorders. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

“What we have to do is convince the people who put the feed formula together to put the oats back into the formulation.”

POGA vice-president Bill Wilton says findings of focus groups of the Equine Feed Oat Project show it may be possible to regain some of the valuable equine feed market in the U.S. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 9, 2012

Two new provincial commissions underway

PASTURE INSPECTION

Checkoffs will be $0.70 per tonne on wheat and $0.50 on oats Staff

Men examine a meadow fescue field belonging to Robert Nolting near Dakotah during the Manitoba Forage Seed Association’s summer crop tour. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES

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Alberta’s wheat and oat producers now have commissions established under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. The commissions can now collect refundable checkoffs to fund research, marketing and promotion. They began operations on Aug. 1.

The Alberta Wheat Commission will represent the interests of 11,000 wheat producers of all seven classes of wheat grown in Alberta, and is the first all-wheat commission in Canada.

“The end of Canadian Wheat Board monopoly has left a lot of gaps that industry is scrambling to fill. We need this new commission now more than ever before, so that Alberta wheat can stay competitive in the world market,” Kent Erickson, co-chair of the Alberta Wheat Commission Steering Committee said in a release.

The committee has been consulting with producers and grain buyers over the past two years.

Erickson gave credit to the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers and Alberta Soft Wheat Producers commissions for leading the project. They conducted a survey which indicated that 58 per cent of producers favoured a commission for all classes of wheat.

The commission’s revenue will be generated by a mandatory but refundable checkoff of $0.70/tonne on commercial wheat sales in Alberta. The estimated $3.5 million annual revenue raised through the service charge will fund research, market development activities, policy and advocacy initiatives, as well as educational opportunities. Operations officially began on Aug. 1 under an interim appointed board until director elections can be held this fall in each of the commission’s five regions.

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An interim board will also lead the new Alberta Oat Growers Commission until director elections expected to be complete by spring 2013.

“Until now, an organization dedicated to the specific needs of Alberta’s oat growers didn’t exist. The new commission will work with our partners in Saskatchewan and Manitoba on initiatives that will benefit the western Canadian oat industry as a whole,” Gordon Pope, director of the Alberta Oat Growers Commission Steering Committee, said in a release.

A refundable service charge of $0.50/tonne for oats, raising an estimated $140,000 per year, will allow the commission to fund oat research, market development and advocacy initiatives for oatrelated issues.

It is expected that the newly formed Alberta Oat Growers Commission will join the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA), which had successfully organized oat grower associations in Saskatchewan (2006) and Manitoba (2008). For more information, visit www.poga.ca.

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High pressure ridge dominates Issued: Monday, August 5, 2012 · Covering: August 8 – August 15, 2012 Daniel Bezte

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think the key weather phrase for this summer has been “a building ridge of high pressure” and it looks like this will once again be the theme for this forecast period.

After seeing the first strong area of low pressure in quite a while move through last weekend, it looks like high pressure will move in once again to dominate our weather.

This ridge of high pressure is a little different than the ones we’ve experienced so far this summer. This ridge is building farther to our west and as a result we will not see the really intense heat with this ridge. We should see plenty of sunshine during the week, along with high temperatures in the midto upper 20s. The models show a few weak systems running along the edge of this ridge, and this could bring a few short periods of clouds and the odd chance of a shower or thundershower during the week; the best chance for this looks to be Friday.

The ridge looks like it will flatten out and push east over the weekend. This should bump the high temperatures up a couple of degrees each day, with highs by Monday expected to be around 30 C. For next week an upper low is forecast to track across the northern Prairies, trailing a cold front with it. Confidence in this system is not that high, but should it materialize, we will have a good chance of seeing some thunderstorms sometime between late Tuesday and Thursday of next week.

Looking further ahead, the weather models continue to show a ridge of high pressure dominating the central part of North America. This would mean continued relatively dry weather, along with above-average temperatures.

Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 20 to 31 C; lows, 8 to 16 C.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park.

Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 30-day period ending Aug. 2. This is an interesting map as you can really see the effects of the ridge of high pressure that has dominated the central part of North America.

Southern regions, with few exceptions, were dominated by this high and received fairly little rain, while northern regions saw large amounts of rain as thunderstorms fired along the edge of the high.

It’s been a historic 12-month period This July’s heat is nothing compared to what is going on in the central U.S.

By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

I

n my last article I did a short rundown on just how warm July was across agricultural Manitoba. The last time we experienced a July this warm was back in 1989, but this July’s heat is nothing compared to what is going on in the central U.S. The U.S. heat wave, centred over Oklahoma has been slowly erasing the historic heat records set back in the dust bowl of 1936. To get a bit of a feel for just how hot it has been down there, here are just a few examples.

Oklahoma City broke its all-time record high on Aug. 3, hitting a high of 45 C. The overnight low also broke the record for the warmest low temperature when the thermometer only dropped to 28.9 C. Oklahoma City has now recorded three days in a row with high temperatures greater than 44 C (112 F), which has never occurred before. To make matters worse, imagine 45 C temperatures, 12 per cent humidity, and winds gusting to 40 km/h; can you say “fire hazard?” If we take a wider view, there are parts of Oklahoma that have now seen 18 consecutive days with high temperatures

TABLE: HISTORIC HEAT IN WINNIPEG July to June

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equal to or greater than 37.8 C (100 F).

Overall, the drought in the U.S. has remained about the same during July, with about 62 per cent of the country covered by moderate or greater drought (second only to July 1934 at 80 per cent) and 41 per cent of the U.S. is covered by severe or greater drought. The bad news for this region is that the drought is expected to extend until at least October.

To quote the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospher ic Administration (NOAA) climate prediction centre: “Unfortunately, the self-perpetuation of regional drought conditions, with very dry soils and very limited evapotranspiration, tends to inhibit widespread development of or weaken existing thunderstorm complexes.

It would require a dramatic

shift in the weather pattern to provide significant relief to this drought, and most tools and models do not forecast this. Unfortunately, all indicators (short and medium term, August, and August-October) favour above-normal temperatures. With much of the Plains already in drought and getting worse, above-normal temperatures expected into the fall, and a dry short-term and 30-day forecast, the drought should persist, with some possible development in the northern Plains.”

How warm was it?

OK, now back to our region.

Looking back at the weather over the last year or so we have now experienced 13 months in a row with above-average temperatures. With this in mind I decided to see just how warm

the 12-month period from last July through to this June has been, along with the 12-month period from last August through to the end of this July. Using the values for Winnipeg, I came up with the numbers in the table shown here.

As you can see, this past year has been a historic period of warm weather! The two periods in question easily beat the previous record for all three values.

If you’re wondering why there aren’t two different record values, 1877 had the same exact values for both the July-to-June and the August-to-July time period — I checked it several times just to be sure! So it’s pretty safe to say not one person alive in Manitoba has experienced a warmer 12-month period; we are living history here, folks!

Globally, the July numbers are not out yet, but it looks very much like the Earth as a whole will have experienced the 329th consecutive month with global temperatures warmer than the 20th-century average. The last time Earth experienced a cooler-than-average month was back in February 1985. Now that is one long warm streak!

For those of you who are still skeptical about global warm-

ing, a new study has just come out, led by global warming skeptic scientist Dr. Richard Muller and funded by the Charles Koch Foundation (mostly funded by the oil industry). This study, known as BEST (Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature), examined the last 250 years of global temperature data. The group made it clear it will present its findings with “full transparency” and the funding sources will not impact their results. What they found was that the earth has warmed 2.5 F over the past 250 years, with 1.5 F coming in the last 50 years. The group also reported that pretty much all of this increase is the result of the human emission of greenhouse gases.

In an excerpt from an article in the New York Times, Muller states: “Call me a converted skeptic. Three years ago I identified problems in previous climate studies that, in my mind, threw doubt on the very existence of global warming. Last year, following an intensive research effort involving a dozen scientists, I concluded that global warming was real and that the prior estimates of the rate of warming were correct. I’m now going a step further: Humans are almost entirely the cause.”

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS connecting rur a l communities

Growing local gains new ground Digging up knowledge: Manitobans sign up to eat local and reap the rewards of local know-how along the way

By Shannon VanRaes

“Rather than put it into a little journal for ourselves, I thought maybe we could share it and that maybe some other people could take something away from it,” she said. “Also, it was a way to get my kids involved in a way that was visual, where they could actually see the fruits of their labours.”

CO-OPERATOR STAFF

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eb Versluis and her family aren’t just digging in — they’re digging deeper.

The Tyndall-area family of four is taking part in Food Matters Manitoba’s Dig In Manitoba Challenge. The goal is to have participants spend $10 of their weekly food budget on locally produced food, while taking part in new activities.

“Eating well and just generally eating locally, and eating good food has always been important to us,” said Versluis. “And I think (the challenge) has given us a bit of a boost. It’s probably renewed our interest and made us a little more excited about it.”

The challenge began in May and runs until September. It can accommodate 500 participants, with 432 families registered so far.

Sagan Morrow, co-ordinator of Dig In Manitoba, said many of the program’s participants are families with small children, but that retired couples and students have also shown interest.

“It’s quite nice to see the broad range of interest, and that there are so many different people who want to get involved in eating local and supporting their local farmer,” she said.

One participant even hails from Ontario, but because they live near the Whiteshell and buy their food in Manitoba, they were able to participate.

Signs of progress

Morrow said there have been signs of progress and enthusiasm for local food over the first three months of the challenge, with workshops on everything from canning and gardening, to composting and food labels being offered to participants.

“The challenge is a really great opportunity for people to actually take the steps to learn about the foods that are available locally,” said the co-ordinator.

Versluis and her kids, ages eight and 13, have enjoyed the workshops, and she said the challenge’s website has helped them connect with new people as well.

Built around a comprehensive online component, Dig In Manitoba’s website also allows any-

Getting involved

Deb Versluis with childern Rebecca and Riley, travelled into Winnipeg to take part in Dig In Manitoba workshops at the University of Winnipeg. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

one to take advantage of the program’s workshops through video presentations, as well as blogs, and online dialogue.

The challenge also inspired Versluis to start her own blog dedicated to the program.

“It’s very important to get kids involved at an early age, so that they can take this knowledge with them as they grow up, and so they know that food doesn’t come from a box, it comes from the ground.”

Sagan Morrow

And it doesn’t take a lot to get involved, Versluis added. With a few raised garden beds, and a countertop grain grinder, her family was able to switch to organic homemade bread, fresh herbs and inhouse canned goods.

The urban-based food think-tank hopes the five-month challenge helps Manitobans, urban and rural alike, reconnect with where their food comes from and build relationships between consumers, producers and the community.

Of particular concern is the disconnect between today’s youth and agriculture, said the co-ordinator.

“It’s very important to get kids involved at an early age,” said Morrow. “So that they can take this knowledge and these resources with them as they are growing up, and so they know that food doesn't come from a box, it comes from the ground.”

And for those interested in taking things to the next level, Dig In Manitoba participants have the option of signing up for Dig Deeper, which Versluis is taking part in.

“Dig Deeper is for people who want to take the challenge a step further and basically participate in extra workshops and activities and sort of push themselves,” said Morrow.

The Dig Deeper program also provides gardening kits to low-income families.

“It’s a really great program and we’re really encouraging as many people as possible to get involved,” she said.

For more information on the Dig In Manitoba Challenge, and Dig Deeper, visit www.diginmani toba.ca. Versluis’s blog can be found at manitob aprairiefamilydigsin.blogspot.ca. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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New rules for labelling help those with allergies Lorraine Stevenson

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ere’s a few recipes from a variety of sources this week, including one for a really great potato dish as summer’s new ones come in (and a new mustard crop too) plus a breakfast casserole, a fast supper for the busy harvest season upon us — and my sister-in-law MaryAnn’s favourite salad.

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Speedy Turkey Stroganoff eading the label on food products just got easier for those living with allergies or celiac disease — and squinting at the fine

print.

Last week Health Canada unveiled new rules for what must be declared on food labels so you can tell at a glance if a product contains anything you must avoid.

You no longer have to guess whether there’s something hidden in the ingredients listed as seasoning or modified food starch or flavourings.

“If there’s wheat, rye, barley or oats in a product, or any of the major allergens like eggs, nuts or soy, or peanuts or milk, they will have to be declared on the food label,” says Regina-based registered dietitian Shelley Case, a leading expert on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet.

“For celiacs and people who have allergies, the good news is all the major allergens and gluten sources and added sulphites will have to be declared on the food label.”

All labelling is now expected to comply with the new regulations. The rule came into effect August 4.

Canadians have been waiting for this a very long time — years actually.

Food regulations have required that labels accurately list ingredients, of course. But some “components of ingredients,” or “ingredient of an ingredient” until now, have been exempt, meaning some pre-packaged foods didn’t have to declare food allergens or gluten sources.

That’s made it pretty tricky for those with allergies being certain they were avoiding undeclared ingredients. Those with celiac disease didn’t have it any easier either. The only way they stay healthy is maintaining a strict gluten-free diet.

Between five to six per cent of young children and three to four per cent of adults suffer from food allergies. An estimated one in 133 persons in Canada are affected by celiac disease.

Priority food allergens in Canada include peanuts, eggs, milk, tree nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts and others, soy, sesame seeds and seafood (including fish, crustaceans and shellfish.)

Wheat is a priority allergen. So are sulphites, which are additives used as preservatives to maintain food colour and prolong shelf life.

Mustard is also a priority allergen in Canada.

All mustard sources must now be declared on labels too.

This recipe comes from the Turkey Producers of Canada’s “Half Hour Until Devour” collection.

2 tsp. canola oil 1 onion, finely chopped 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 lb. cooked turkey breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 c. fat-free sour cream 2 tbsp. sherry 1/4 tsp. pepper Ground nutmeg for garnish

In a wok or large skillet heat canola oil. Add onion and mushrooms and sauté until soft. Add turkey and heat through, about two to three minutes. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and sherry until smooth. Stir into turkey mixture. Heat but do not allow to boil. Add pepper.

Garnish with nutmeg. Serve over whole wheat pasta.

Bombay Potatoes 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, about 1-1/2 c.

1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets 2 tbsp. canola oil 2 tbsp. whole brown mustard seed 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 ripe tomato, diced 1 to 2 tbsp. mild curry paste 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. firmly packed fresh spinach, stems removed

Parboil potato and cauliflower together in slightly salted water for 10 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain vegetables and set aside. Over medium-high heat, heat oil in skillet and add mustard seed. When seeds start to pop, add onion and garlic, and cook until onion starts to brown. Stir in tomato and cook two minutes longer. Add curry paste and salt, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook two minutes. Add potatoes, cauliflower, spinach and reserved cooking liquid. Stir well. Cover and simmer 12 minutes or until potato is tender. Serves 4 people.

Source: Inspired by Mustard a recipe book of the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (SMDC)

Good Morning Casserole Here’s another good reason to dash out of bed early on these beautiful summer mornings. This makes a great late-night supper too.

Cooking spray 4 slices bread, crusts trimmed, cut into quarters 6 eggs 1-1/2 c. milk 4 slices turkey bacon, diced and cooked 1/2 c. shredded fat-reduced cheddar cheese, divided 1/3 c. sliced white mushrooms 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices in pan, overlapping slightly; set aside. Beat together eggs, milk, turkey bacon and 1/4 cup cheese in a large bowl. Add mushrooms and salt. Pour mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle potatoes and remaining cheese over egg mixture. Bake until lightly browned and knife inserted near centre comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

Source: Turkey Farmers of Canada

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Log on to www.hc-sc.gc.ca

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• What should I look for on a food label to find out if the food product has a food allergen, gluten source or sulphites added to it?

Black Bean and Mango Salad

• You should always read the list of ingredients first. Under the new regulations manufacturers will have the option of declaring an added food allergen or gluten source either in the list of ingredients or in a statement immediately after the list of ingredients called “Contains.”

If you don’t see the allergen or gluten source in the list of ingredients, look for the “Contains” statement. As always, you should also look for and respect any allergen precautionary statement present on the label.

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1 can black beans 1 can whole kernel corn 1 large mango, peeled and diced 1 c. grapes (cut in half) 1 c. red pepper 1/2 c. green onions (chopped) 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin and chili powder mixed together 1 c. diced avocado

Or email: lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Combine all ingredients. Chill and serve.

Source: Health Canada website

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ndrew Jackson opened his eyes slowly and gazed out across the lake.

The brim of his hat was pulled down almost to his nose for shade but still the sun shone so brightly he couldn’t help but squint. A dragonfly hovered overhead for a second, then landed and perched on the straw brim just inches from his eyes. Andrew didn’t move.

“Rose, darling?” he said.

“Yes dear?” Rose didn’t even open her eyes, and remained motionless on her beach lounger a foot to Andrew’s right.

“Rose darling,” said Andrew, “I’m afraid a dragonfly has landed on the brim of my hat.”

Rose opened her eyes at this, and managed to glance over Andrew’s way without moving her head. “So it has,” she said, and closed her eyes again. “Is it a problem honey?”

“Only insofar as it makes me cross-eyed to look at it,” was Andrew’s reply. “I was wondering,” he added, “if you would consider flicking it off for me.”

There was a lengthy silence. Andrew wondered momentarily whether Rose had fallen asleep.

“Flick it yourself,” she said finally.

Andrew sighed. “The truth is,” he said, “I ain’t in a dragonfly-flickin’ mood.”

“In that case,” said Rose, “I suggest you stop looking at it. Distract yourself with something else. Study the cloud formations. See what kinds of animals they look like, then give them names.

Cloud pets. You don’t have to feed them or walk them or try to make them shut up. And they don’t die, they just fade away. Perfect holiday pets.”

“I could do that,” said Andrew. “Or I could distract myself by studying the very lovely lady in the very fetching and quite sexy bathing suit, lying on the lounger next to mine,” said Andrew.

“But that would require turning my head, and I ain’t in a head-turning mood.” He paused. “Is that glow I detect coming from your direction just sunburn, or are you blushing?”

“Definitely sunburn,” said Rose. “I am far too relaxed to blush. Later after the sun goes down, when we’re back in the RV, you can make me blush.”

“It’s very likely that I will,” said Andrew, “once the sun is down and the heat is less… hot.” He

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closed his eyes and let the sun do what it wanted, which at the moment seemed to be to try to set fire to his hat. Another silence ensued.

“What are you thinking my dear?” said Rose eventually. “If you are thinking, that is.”

“I was thinking of going for a swim,” said Andrew. “I am sweating like a racehorse.”

“Me too,” said Rose. “Although I’m perspiring, not sweating. I’ll race you to the water,” she added.

“Ha,” said Andrew, “I will leave you so far behind you will be picking the sand from my flying feet out of your teeth for a week.”

“Last one in is a rotten egg,” said Rose then lapsed back into silence.

“Gosh I love holidays,” said Andrew.

“Me too,” said Rose. “And your swimming idea was a good one, except for the one major drawback.”

“I know,” said Andrew. “It would require moving.”

“I will do it though,” said Rose, “because I’m crazy hot. Count us down darling, and when you say go, I will seriously beat you to the water.”

“Count us down?” said Andrew. “How high should I start? Three? Ten?” “Say… 300,” said Rose. “That’ll give me time to psych myself up.”

“OK,” said Andrew. “Starting now. I’ll let you know when I get down to 10.” He fell silent but his lips indicated that he was indeed counting down. Rose watched him with a smile, for a long minute.

“Ten,” said Andrew, and Rose leaped from her lounger and raced for the water, flinging her hat and her sarong off as she ran.

Andrew was caught flat footed for a second but in a moment he was on his feet and dashing after her. For a moment he thought he would catch her but her head start was too much for him and all he could do was to follow her lead and fling himself bodily into the cool, if not entirely clear, water. He surfaced beside her as she shook the water from her eyes, giggling like a teenager.

“I beat the pants off you old man,” she laughed.

“You cheated,” said Andrew throwing his arms around her and lifting her easily in the water.

“And you didn’t entirely beat the pants off me.

They are still hanging on around my ankles.”

Rose giggled again. “Oh my,” she said. “Now you’re cheating. It’s too early for that.”

“Too early for making me blush,” said Rose.

Andrew grinned as he tipped her head back and kissed her neck. “Never,” he said. “It’s never too early for that.”

Annual food safety reminder Don’t let invisible “bugs” spoil your picnic fun

By Julie Garden-Robinson NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE

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any of us have fond memories of family picnics and outdoor cooking from childhood. All you needed was a blanket and some food and you could set up a picnic on your lawn, at a park or even in the living room in the winter.

Today, grills are prominent features on most patios and decks. If you haven’t shopped for grills recently, you might be amazed at all the types of grills and grilling accessories.

We didn’t have a charcoal grill until I was in high school, but we had an old campsite stove that my dad kept tuning up, so it lasted for decades. Although we were engaged in “outdoor frying” in heavy cast iron pans instead of grilling, that worked for us. We all enjoyed the aromas of burgers, steaks and other foods wafting around our yard.

I think our neighbours did, too.

I especially liked the fried

potatoes, which were crispy and well browned. For some reason, all the foods tasted better when they were cooked outdoors. We certainly didn’t require a lot of enticement to take our places at the picnic table. However, we did have to battle a bit with pesky flies and mosquitoes.

When the weather is warm, people enjoy bringing their meal preparation outdoors. Not only does it make memories, but it keeps the kitchen cool and provides a more economical dining experience than eating at a restaurant.

As with any food preparation, keeping your eye on safe food handling is important. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, foodborne illness cases peak during the summer months for a couple of reasons.

Although pests, such as flies and mosquitoes, can be visible invaders at our picnics, the bugs we can’t see are more problematic. Micro-organisms thrive during the warm, humid sum-

mer months. Unlike humans who suffer when the thermometer rises, bacteria and other germs thrive. In fact, the temperature range of 32.2 C to 43.3 C is where foodborne bacteria grow the fastest.

Some homes feature “outdoor kitchens,” but most people lack the safety controls that a kitchen offers when they move their food preparation outdoors.

When at picnic sites, we usually lack running water, thermostat-controlled appliances and refrigeration. So, we need to take steps to make up for the shortcomings in our environment to keep our food safe at picnics and barbecues.

• Always wash your hands before you handle food or eat. If there is no running water at the picnic area, bring some hand sanitizer or wet wipes to clean hands. Or bring extra water for the purpose of washing hands and utensils.

• Use separate cutting boards when cutting up meat and

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cutting up vegetables for a salad (or thoroughly wash the cutting board with hot, soapy water between uses).

Even better, sanitize the cutting board by immersing it in a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach in one gallon of water. Allow the board to soak a couple minutes, and then air-dry.

Rinse the outside of whole fruit (including melons) with cold running water, using a produce brush if necessary.

Consider doing this step at home, then cut up the fruit and place in a covered bowl in a cooler to stay cold.

Use insulated coolers filled with ice or frozen gel packs to pack perishable foods such as salads and cut-up fruits and vegetables.

Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods, including canned beverages. Use separate coolers to prevent meat juices from getting on salads and beverage containers.

On hot days (32.2 C plus),

keep perishable food outside of a cooler no more than one hour.

• Transport perishable foods in the passenger compartment of your vehicle (not a hot trunk).

• When cooking at the site, use a food thermometer to check doneness of meat.

Cook steaks and pork chops to an internal temperature of at least 62.7 C (145 F). Cook chicken and other poultry to 73.8 C (165 F) and burgers to at least 71.1 C (160 F). Be sure to clean the thermometer thoroughly between types of meat.

• Cover food with plastic wrap or foil to protect it from insects (which carry bacteria on their bodies). Be sure not to spray pesticides near food.

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

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Bothered by flies?

Make a few of these effective traps that use no chemicals

By Debbie Chikousky Freelance contributor

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o s t o f u s i n s t i n c t i ve l y despise the feeling of flies walking around on us with their sticky little feet. I know I do.

There is mounting evidence in the scientific community that flies are not only a pest but also certain flies such as deer flies and horseflies could act as a carrier of Lyme disease, along with ticks and mosquitoes, which can harm humans.

Luckily there are some measures that can help reduce the populations without resorting to harsh chemicals that could injure people, livestock and pets.

Controlling fly populations is twofold. First remove their breeding areas then decrease the adult population. Check your environment for decomposing matter; a fly needs this to lay its eggs. This could be a compost pail in the kitchen or a manure pile too close to the buildings. Even an innocent pile of weeds that is damp and slowly rotting in the sun could be a breeding area. Flies need the area that they lay their eggs in to be decompos-

The trap on the left had been on the deck for about four hours. The one on the right is brand new. PHOTO: KEITH CHIKOUSKY

ing because the material should be sufficiently liquefied to allow the larvae (maggots) to feed when they hatch.

Areas that cannot be eliminated, such as pens in a barn, benefit when diatomaceous earth is sprinkled on the ground before adding bedding. Lime can also be spread but caution has to be exercised that animals cannot get it in their eyes.

To control the adult population the best thing I have found has been homemade flytraps. These traps are capable of trapping wasps and hornets as well as flies.

“Lord Stanley” visits the farm

By Cindy Murray Freelance contributor

On Tuesday, July 17, there was a little more than just the usual horses, cows and chickens in the barnyard of Marian and Ray Ogibowski.

The Stanley Cup visited for a couple of hours on the Ogibowski farm which is approximately five miles northeast of Basswood, Manitoba.

Now this may seem like an odd event to occur in rural Manitoba, but there is a connection between the LA Kings, who won the Stanley Cup last season and the farm that hosted the cup.

Ron Hextal who is the assistant general manager of the Kings brought “Lord Stanley” along with two other fellows who appeared to be the cup’s “keepers.” Marian is Ron’s mother-in-law, and Ray is his brother-in-law. Ron’s wife Diane was raised on this farm, and they

Supplies:

· Two-litre pop bottles · Sugary drink (ice tea seems to be a good choice)

DIY PROJECT

Instructions:

By Eva Krawchuk

Cut the pop bottle off at the shoulders. Insert the top piece into the bottom piece forming a funnel. Pour about one-third cup of pop into the trap. Place in a high fly traffic area like next to garbage cans, on a deck table, by the door or since it contains no poison these traps can be used in kitchens too. When there is more flies than liquid, fill the bottle with water, remove the inserted top third and dispose of contents.

The first day I placed a trap on the deck it had to be dumped within four hours. After a few days I started to notice a decrease in the population on house screens as well as in the barn. Next year I’ll start the season with them in place before the flies can become a nuisance.

Using these low-cost flytraps will increase the pleasure of enjoying the summer sun while making you a bit more secure that you are taking precautions to protect your family, pets and livestock.

Debbie Chikousky farms at Narcisse, Manitoba

both own land in the area, and have a deep connection with it.

The cup was greeted with a great deal of enthusiasm by family, friends and neighbours of the Ogibowskis. Even the horses were in on the act, with one trying to have a nibble on the shiny goblet!

Cindy Murray writes from Erickson, Man.

Make a Snipcatcher

Freelance contributor

This little container can be at your elbow whenever you’re sewing. Thread ends and bits of fabric inevitably land on the floor no matter how carefully you aim for the larger garbage container. The weighted pillow allows you to place it anywhere on your sewing surface.

Sizes can vary to suit your preference.

Supplies:

• Two 5-1/2 x 3-1/2-inch pieces of fabric for the pillow • Two 4 x 2-1/2-inch pieces for the straps • For the body — two 6 x 8-inch pieces and a strip of same fabric — 12 x 1-3/4 inches for the facing • Stiffener for facing • Strip of plastic for the circle — about 1/2 inch in width and 12 inches long. (I used a “retired” plastic belt and it worked well.)

Instructions:

Sew long edges of straps, turn. On one pillow piece, position straps to pillow, right sides facing — 1 inch from outer edges. Sew the two pieces together catching in straps, leave opening for turning. Turn. Sew bag pieces together; mitre corners. Mark centre of one bag section. Right

Readers’ Photos

The beauty of nature. photo: tekla vandersteen

Diane and Ron Hextal and Marian Ogibowski proudly display the Stanley Cup. PHOTO: CINDY MURRAY

PHOTO: cindy murray

PHOTO: EVA KRAWCHUK

sides facing, place free end of straps to bag 1-1/2 inches each side of centre. Sew facing strip, right sides together, to bag. Turn to inside of bag, press and stitch leaving an opening for inserting whatever stiffening you will use. Work stiffening piece into facing until edges meet.

Hand stitch opening. Fill pillow with grain or dried beans and there you have it!

Eva Krawchuk writes from Winnipeg

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AUCTION DISTRICTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MILITARY COLLECTOR’S CLUB OF CANADA SHOW AND SALE Sunova Centre West St. Paul Rec Centre, 48 Holland Rd. Located North of the North Perimeter Hwy. between McPhillips & Main St. off Kapelus Rd. WINNIPEG, MB. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Adults $4.00 Children under 12 accompanied by an adult free There will be dealers and collectors from B.C., Alberta, Ontario & Manitoba Show Sponsored by the MCC of C

Birch River

1 COMPLETE SET OF mule harness w/cable tugs attached; 1 complete set of parade harness w/Breechen; neck yokes & eaveners; buggy poles; brass bells; scotch tops; ivory spread rings; several large leather halters, good condition. (204)242-2809 Box 592 Manitou, MB R0G 1G0.

MULVEY FLEA MARKET, Manitoba’s Largest year-round indoor flea market, weekends 10-5. Collectables, Antiques & More. Lots of great stuff new & old. Fun place to shop. Osborne @ Mulvey Ave. E. Wpg. 204-478-1217. Visa, MasterCard, Interac accepted. Visit us online at www.mulveymarket.ca

ANTIQUES Antique Equipment NEW TRACTOR PARTS and engine rebuild kits, specializing in hard to find parts for older tractors, tractor seats, service and owners manuals, decals and much more, our 38th year! 1 800-481-1353, www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com

AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland SHOAL LAKE MACHINERY, TOOLS, Furniture & Household Auction Sale. Saturday, August 11th 10AM, Shoal Lake, Mb. in Curling Rink.

Machinery, Farm Related items, Vehicles:1982 Case 2390 Tractor; Case 930 Tractor, w/Front end Loader; MF 785 18.5-ft. S.P. Swather; MF 760 SP Combine; J.D. 7721 Pull-type Combine; MF #35 25ft. PT Swather; Flexi-coil & Rite-Way Tine Harrows; IHC 550 Deep Tiller; Wil-rich Vibrashank 32-ft. Cultivator; Grain Augers; Stone Picker; Cancade Loader, bucket w/forks; 6-ft. Flexi-Coil Swath Roller; 16ft MM Tandem Disk; Gandy Applicator; (2) Morris 10-ft Hoe Drills; 1976 F350 Ford 1-ton Truck w/hoist; 1957 Chevrolet car for parts or restoration & more Close-out of Building Supplies Store Items: 100+ Bundles of Asphalt Shingles; 5-ft. x 8-ft.

Portable Canvas Shed; Quantity of Plumbing & Electrical Supplies. Lawn & Garden & Misc.: Lawnmowers; Tiller; Generator; Oxy-Acet. Set w/Cart; Welder w/Cart; Compressor; Usual Power, Hand & Garden Tools; 16-ft. Fiberglass Canoe; (3) Guns; Flo-Thru Tailgate; Lawn Ornaments & more. Furniture, Appliances & Household: Bedroom Suites; Sofas; China Cabinets; Tables/Chairs; Lift Chair; Wheel Chair; Walkers; Usual Small Appliances, Household & Misc. Antiques & Collectibles: Dining Room Suite; Dressers; Chests of Drawers; Gramophone; Oak Telephone; Mantel Clock; Churn; Crocks; Dishes & Glassware & more. An excellent, large sale with 2-ring selling. See website for details, updates & photos. Hudson Auction Service (204)764-2447 Cells:(204)764-0288 or 764-0173 Website: www.globalauctionguide.com/hudson

DuPont Pioneer is currently recruiting for a sales representative for the Mariapolis/Baldur area.

Responsibilities: • Call directly on customers and prospects to promote, sell and provide superior service for line-up of top quality Pioneer® brand products.

• Warehouse, invoice and deliver products.

• Conduct on-farm yield trials.

Qualifications: • Excellent knowledge of local area with an agricultural background.

• Motivated and personable with desire to build relationships with customers.

• An attitude of continual self-improvement.

• Computer skills are an asset.

• Candidate must live in area or be willing to relocate.

Remuneration: • This is a fully commissioned sales position.

Excellent supplemental income opportunity for a local farm operator.

Submit your resume online at: www.pioneer.com/careers. Click on “Search for a Job”, then “Independent Sales Rep” and submit your resume. Refer to the Independent Sales Representative – Mariapolis/Baldur area posting.

Application Deadline: Aug. 14, 2012

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

DON’T MISS CONSIGNMENT

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Minitonas Durban

ANNUAL PRE HAYING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Winnipegosis

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

Parkland

Birtle

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Langruth

Neepawa

Gladstone

Rapid City

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Carberry

BRANDON, MB. - SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2012 9:00 AM

Elm Creek

Treherne

Killarney

Pilot Mound

Sanford

Beausejour

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Crystal City

Lac du Bonnet

DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. sales yard ¼ mile north of the junction of highways #1 & #10 on Wheatbelt Road. Brandon, MB.

Winnipeg

Austin

Souris

Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Brandon

Westman

Waskada

Interlake

Erickson Minnedosa

Virden

Arborg

Lundar Gimli

Shoal Lake

Hamiota

Melita

ANTIQUES Antiques For Sale

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

Swan River

Reston

ANTIQUES

Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis.

Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242.

Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis.

Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242.

The Pas

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

Steinbach

1

Red River

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

DuPont Pioneer is currently recruiting for a sales representative for Manitou North/Somerset area.

Responsibilities: • Call directly on customers and prospects to promote, sell and provide superior service for line-up of top quality Pioneer® brand products.

• Warehouse, invoice and deliver products.

• Conduct on-farm yield trials.

Qualifications: • Excellent knowledge of local area with an agricultural background.

• Motivated and personable with desire to build relationships with customers.

• An attitude of continual self-improvement.

• Computer skills are an asset.

• Candidate must live in area or be willing to relocate.

Remuneration: • This is a fully commissioned sales position.

Excellent supplemental income opportunity for a local farm operator.

Submit your resume online at: www.pioneer.com/careers. Click on “Search for a Job”, then “Independent Sales Rep” and submit your resume. Refer to the Independent Sales Representative – Manitou/Somerset area posting.

Application Deadline: Aug. 14, 2012

®,SM, TMTrademarks and service marks licensed to Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited. © 2012 PHL.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Tractor, Equipment, Construction Auction Tuesday, August 14th 11:00am Inwood, MB. 1/2 mile West of Inwood on Rd 415 Auction Note: Having Received Instruction from Central Collection Services, the Following Goods will Sell to the Highest Bidder!

Selling Order: Cattle: 11:00am, Equip: 12:00pm, Tractors: 1:00pm Construction: Kohring 6620 Track Excavator w/4-ft. Buckets 30-in. Buckets; Int 100 Serious E P Shift Crawler w/FEL Bobcat & Attach: BobCat S 300 Enclosed Cab Camera 4,300-hrs; BobCat Bucket; Hyd Post Auger 9-in. Bit; Grapple; 72-in. Stone Fork; Pallet Forks; Bale Forks; Manure Forks; Quick Attach 4 Wheel Drive Tractors: Steiger Super Wild Cat, Cat Turbo 4WD Dual Hyd 4,855-hrs; Coop Bear Cat II, 4WD Cat 3208 Triple hyd S#45162, 3,662-hrs; Belarus 1500 4WD 1000 PTO Dual Hyd; Tractors Modern & Vintage: JD A Row Crop Hyd; Cockshutt 550 gas; M Moline 445 Row Crop; M Moline U; Ford 2N 3-PTH; Dietz 50 3 cyl DSL; Dietz D 8005 Dual H yd; McCormick 2230 All Steel; MH 30 gs; Case 930 Cab Dual Hyd 4,373-hrs; Fiat DSL MFWA 3PH w/FEL; Fiat DSL HL MFWA 3PH 3,542-hrs Trucks: 06 Dodge 2500 4x4 Mercedes Benz DSL Quad Cab, Loaded w/Leather Lift Kit & 35in. Rubber, 149,000-km; 1975 Ford 750 gas 5-SPDx2 tag Axle w/18-ft. B&H 47,000-mi Equip: Shultz Giant 2500 hyd Rock Picker; Case SCX 100 hyd Swing 16-ft. Mower Cond; Bourgault 330 Air Seeder; Bourgault 2195 Air Seeder Cart S#2837; Bourgault 40-ft. Chisel Plow; JD 1600 16-ft. Deep Tiller; NEW Claas Variant 380 RD Baler; 3PH RD Bale Spinner; 2 Wheel Rake Misc: FEL Bucket & Grapple; Granary Aeration Fan; Stihl 270 Chain Saw; Port Air Comp; Cattle: Herd of Cattle Limo Anus Sim X; 15 Cow Calf Pairs; 5) Late Calving Cows; Limo Bull; 5 Open Cows Local Consignment: Case 885 3PH, 2,600-hrs; 1967 JD 5020 Cab Dual Hyd 1000 PTO Duals; 87 Sokal GooseNeck 26-ft. Flat Deck w/Beaver; NH 35 Mix Mill w/Auto Bale Table; Rome 10-ft.

28-in. Single Disc; Int. 310 16-in. Discer Seeders; Herman 67-ft. Spring Tine Harrows; Co-op 15-in.

Tandem Disc; Vers 3000 68-in. Sprayer w/Foam Markers; 4-Ton Dual Speed Fertilizer Wagon; Schultz Hyd Stone Picker & JD 215 15-in. Tandem Disc; Landroller 12-ft. W 42-in. H Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: *Farm Equipment *Industrial Equipment *Trucks & Trailers *Livestock Handling Equipment *Vehicles *Lawn & Leisure *Shop Equipment & Tools *3pt hitch & Acreage Equipment *Government Surplus *Plus misc. Pallet Lots & more *Note: Collector Toys - complete DISPERSAL for ESTATE OF STAN LAWSON (Killarney, MB) Call our office now to consign to this very well attended consignment auction. 1-800-483-5856 or E-Mail office@fraserauction.com MORE EQUIPMENT IS BEING ADDED TO THIS SALE DAILY! FOR A WEEKLEY UPDATED LIST WITH FULL DETAILS AND PICTURES GO TO:

www.fraserauction.com

TRACTORS: * TV140 Bidi Tractor, 10529 hrs showing * 1980 Versatile 875 4WH Tractor, approx 4200 hrs showing * 4WH Case White Tractor * 730 Case w/ Square Fender, w/ Rebuilt engine * 4230 JD Tractor * 1975 6040 Allis Chalmers, 3 PT, Front End Loader, Approx 3000 hrs showing * International W6 Tractor, good Working order * 1948 McCormick Deering Super A, Woods SL500 Finishing Mower attached (underneath) Model FAA, s/n266761 * 1941 Case S Tractor, runs good, mtr overhauled, painted, * NH Tractor Hood HARVEST EQUIPMENT: * 1993 TR96 Combine Super 8 PU, * 1982 Gleaner N6 Series 3 Combine * MF F860 (83?) Combine, 6 cyl, Standard * 850 MF Combine, 6 cyl Stnd, 354 Perkins Engine * 7721 JD Combine * 750 Massey Combine, s/n 18842, 2993 hrs showing, hyd pickup drive, rebuilt fuel pump, chaff spreader, always shedded * Lockwood Potato Digger, * Honey Bee ST36 Straight Cut (fits 9600 JD) * NH 30’ 994 Header (Honey Bee) , * 30’ 971 NH Straight cut Header w/Batt Reels, 4 WH Trailer * 30’ MF 930 Straight Cut Header w/ carrier * MacDon 960 Header w/ 3 pt hitch Attachment for Swathing, Carrier * JD 930 30’ Straight Cut Header Batt Reel * 30’ JD 930 Flex Head Straight Cut Header w/ batt Reels * 25’ JD 925 Pea Header, * 960 NH PU Header w/9’ Melroe 361 PU, * 24’ Massey 9024 Straight cut Header * 24’ 9024 MF Straight Cut Header Batt Reel, * Victory Pick Up, s/n 3170 * 1989 Case IH 6000 25’ Swather w/MacDon PU Reel * 25’ Case IH 4400 SP Swather, PU Reels * 25’ Case PT Swather * 25’ Prairie Star PT Swather (1995) Model 14600, * 24’ 4400 Swather, Diesel, Canola Roller, New Canvasses, Honey Bee Knife , 00524 hrs showing * 25’ Case IH PT Swather * 1981, 20’ #10 Versatile PT Swather, * 109 NH PT Swather, * (2) 8’ Swath Roller * Swath Roller * Swath roller – Swather Mount * Grain Loss Monitor & Sensors * Top sieve for IH 1460 Combine * IH (Combine) Pick Up * Chaff Spreader for NH TR96 HAYING: * 3960 JD Forage Harvester, 2 row 36” corn head, PU * 16’ Hesston 1170 Haybine, Hydro Swing * Hesston 5585 Rd Baler, Hay treater * Matthew Co 9’ Rotory Sythe * 500 JD Rd Baler * New Idea 484 Rd Baler * PU for Forage Harvester NH, * NH 404 Hay Crimper * (4) Bale Tarps SEED & TILLAGE: * 60’ Morris 660 Deep Tiller, 15 or 16 Spacing for applying NH3 * 41’ JD 1600 Deep Tiller w/ harrows * 6’ 3” JD Deep Tiller * IH 5000 Vibra Chisel * 5500 Int 22’ Chisel Plow * 35’ Honey Bee Rod Weeder, 2 -5’, 2 -6’, 2 - 6’6” = 35’ Total * NH3 Tank & Trailer LOADERS & ATTACHMENT: * Hay Basket TRUCKS: * 1988 Ford Tandem Grain Truck, 20’ Box, * 1991 Dodge D350 Turbo Diesel, Light Pickup, White, 452546 kms showing VEHICLES: * 1997 International, 444 Diesel Eng, 5 Speed, Thomas body, 54 Passenger, Good Eng, 334751 kms showing * 1997 GMC 1500 Reg Cab, runs & drives * 1997 Dodge Ext Cab SLT, V8, 333331 kms showing * 1996 Dodge Ram 1500, Club Cab, Ext Cab, Red, 311577 kms showing * 1996 GMC 4 x 4 1500 PU Truck,8 cyl, Black, Approx 260,000 kms showing, Safety * 1996 Chev 3500, 4 Door w/topper, 6.5 diesel, Automatic, New Reserver Hitch, 626452 kms showing, (Transmission Seal Leaking) * 1997 Dodge Caravan SE, 6 cyl, 190,359 kms showing PARTS ONLY -NO TOD * 1995 GMC Cargo Van * 1989 Lincoln Town Car Limo (9 Passenger) Signed by Jerry Lee Lewis, Color white w/ vinyl white Roof, Wine Color interior, 5.0 Litre, AT, Air, Cruise, Pwr Windows & locks, Aerial Drivers Seat, Aluminum Wheels, FEATURES: Rear Stereo, Bar, Privacy Glass w/ Sliding Cabin Door - Window, Stereo w/ 2 AMPS & Sub & 6 Speakers, Limo Lights - Interior & Exterior, air-Ride controlled from drivers seat, Rear Heat & air controls, Rear exhaust fan, TV-VCR Player, VHF Cable & Aerial, Rear phone to drivers cabin * 1996 Pontiac Bonneville, 4 Door, Dark Green, 3.8 Litre * 1985 Lincoln Town Car, White w/ vinyl roof, wine color interior, AT, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Pwr windows & locks, Seat, Aerial, Aluminum Wheels, 5.0L * (2) Exhaust Systems(2000 Chevy – 1500 & 2001 Ford – F150) * Tonneau Cab cover, fits 1997 - 2001 Chev 8” Box, Good Condition TRAILERS: * 1995 42’ Wilson Tandem Axle Grain Trailer, Alum., Air Ride, Roll Tarp, SAFETIED * 1986 Loadline Semi-Trailer Unknown, Safetied * 1978 Arnes Semi Trailer Unknown, * 7’ x 11’ Homemade Flat Deck Trailer, Hoist, (FARM USE - NO TOD) * 45’ Storage Trailer - NO TOD FARM WAGONS * Farm Trailer (enclosed) 6’ x 8’, tilting hitch * Farm Trailer - NO TOD RECREATIONAL VEHICLES & MOTORCYCLES: * 14’ Fiberglass Boat (Johnson) and 40 HP Johnson Outboard RV’s & TENT TRAILERS: * 1964 Vintage Airstream, Sleeps 4, Newer Appliances, New Power Inverter & toilet, Some Wiring required, s/n 5024410255 TENTS & CANOPY: * (2) NEW 20FT X 30FT X 12FT Commercial Storage Canopy C/W: Commercial fabric, roll up door * (2) NEW 20 ft x 40 ft 4-Sided Commercial Party Tent, C/W: doors, windows, 4 side walls * (2) NEW 16 ft x 22 ft Marquee Event Tent, C/W: 320 sq.ft, one zipper door, 7 windows, heavy duty frames and fabrics LAWN & GARDEN: * Yamaha Quad 250 * Tow behind Finishing Mower for Quad or Lawn tractor * LS25 NH Ford Lawn Tractor, Not running * JD 210 Riding Lawn Mower w/ tiller * White 42” Deck LT 18HP Riding Lawn Mower, Motor - Not Working * (2) Push Lawn Mowers * Push Mowers * Ride on Mower * 2 Chain Saws * Grass Whip * (5) Shovels * (2) Rakes * Hoe * Lawn Mower – Gas * Hedge Trimmer * (2) Garden Seeders * (2) Chain Saws, Gas & Oil * Antique Grass Whip * Yazoo 20 HP Lawn Mower, 72” Deck * JD Front Blade, Hyd, Angle, s/n M02780X555417 Chain Saw ASSORTMENT OF TREES & SHRUBS: * Shrubs * Shade Trees * Roses * Evergreens * Fruit Trees INDUSTRIAL: * Cat Motor Grader 120 w/14’ Blade, Overhauled, Drive chain NEW, Good Working Order * 1980, 450 Case Crawler, New undercarriage, approx 2000 hrs on new motor * 10’ Land Leveller (NEW) * 8” Land Leveller (NEW) * 6’ Degelman Bucket & Grapple (for Skid Steer)tire * 2006 Agromac Industries Manure Grapple, Rebuilt in 2009, Used very little * Pallet Fork * Linde Welder, Model 536C17, 3PH, volt 115, s/n TF104-178 * Hobart Arc Welder, Model R-400, 3 PH, Volts 230 * Lincoln AC Motor, 75 HP, 3 PH * Pamper, 7 1/2 HP, 3 PH Motor, s/n 7894405 * Lincoln Mig Welder, New 2011, Runs * Commercial Air Compressor * Air Compressor * Portable Air Compressor (Ingesoll-Rand), s/n 128104 U82 934 3 PT EQUIPMENT: * 6’ Howse Finishing Mower (NEW) * 5’ Howse finishing Mower (NEW) * (2) 6’ Howse Rotory Mowers (NEW) * (2) 5’ Howse Rotory Mowers (NEW) * 3 pt 70” Howse Roto Tiller (NEW) * Mower AGF140, PTO, s/n 12872 * 3 PH Hyd Cement Mixer * 5’ Farm King 510 Rotory Mower, 3 PT, New Universial * 5’ Lilliston 3 PH Mower 540 PTO, s/n 524780 * Deerborne 7’ 3 PH Cultivator * Deerborne 2. Bottom 3 PH Plow, Model 10-1, s/n 34483 * 3PH Ditch Filler (Disk) * (2) 6’ 3 PH Land Levelers * 6’ Woods Cadet 72 Mower, s/n 37242 * 6’ King Kutter Mower, s/n n/a GRAIN HANDLING: * 13” x 71’ 2009 Wheatheart Flex Auger, SAF, Like New * 13” x 71’ 2009 Wheatheart Flex Auger, SAF, Like New S/N4562 * 10 x 60 Sakundiak Side Arm Auger w/ full Sensor * 10” 34’ Trough Auger * 8” X 46’ Farm King Auger, w/18 HP, S/N - N/A * Wheatheart 8” Hyd - Discharge Auger (NEW) * Farms King 7 x 51 Auger * 7 x 42 Allied Grain Auger * Drag auger 6” x 15’ * 5500 Bushel Metal Grain Storage Ring w/ tarp * Tunnel Box Divider – grain * 10” 19’ Sweep * 10” 22’ Sweep * (6) Pallets of 300 pce Aeration Floor Stand * 100’ 18” Aeration Pipe * (2) Aeration Fans * Grain Screener HiCap (Dual Screen)s/n4088190 * Carter Indent Grain cleaner, 22SG Uniflow * Indent shell * Sataka Patty Table Cleaner LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: * 195 NH Manure Spreader, Tandem Axle * JD Manure Spreader 680, Hyd Apron * Farm King Roller Mix and Auger (newer cond) * (6) Weanling Boxes * (3) Hog Feeders * Pallet - Tenderfoot Flooring * (1) lift of Tenderfoot flooring * (2) Pallets - Hog Feeders (5) CATTLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT: * (4) Tomb Stone Rd Bale Feeders * (4) Rd Bale Feeders - Bale Savors * Mister Squeeze Chute (newer cond) * Cattle Chute * Lewis Cattle Oiler * (2) Cattle Oilers * Bull Clippers * Cow Chains * Bull Leader * Calf Puller * Dehorner & Weights * Chain & Hook for Pulling Calf * Budeezer * Horse Hoff Trimmer * Lasso * Cow Bells * Lasso * (2) Calf Pullers * (2) Dehorner BUILDING MATERIAL: * (2) 18’ Bi-Parting Ornamental Driveway Gate c/w: 80” height * (53) Patio Blocks * (3) Pallets of Laminate Flooring & a few tiles * metal Sheet * (5) lifts of tin * Pallet – Pipes * Pallet - windows (12) PUMPS & GENERATORS :* (5) NEW 2’’ GAS ENGINE WATER PUMP c/w 5 hp engine * (5) NEW 3’’ GAS ENGINE WATER PUMP c/w 6.5hp engine * (3) Pressure Pumps * Fuel Pump * Barrel Pump * Lge Pressure Pump w/Tank & Motor * Sump Pump SHOP ITEMS & TOOLS * (1) NEW 3 Piece Industrial Gauge Tool Cabinet Set c/w: 16 drawers, 72’’ (W) X 68’’ (H), tool chest, tool cabinet, and tool side cabinet, 6’’ casters, CDI coating, * (2) 1” Air Impact Wrench (NEW) * Ratchet Wrench Set (17 pc Imperial) NEW * Ratchet Wrench Set (17 pc Metric) NEW * 8’ Beaver Table Saw * Table Vise * Air Wrench w/sockets * Ratchet Air Wrench * Torque Wrench * NEW 5 pce Reversible Ratcheting box Wrench Set * NEW 3/8” air Ratchet Wrench * 3 Planes * Pipe Wrench - Large * NEW 4Pce Heel & Pry Bar Set (6,12,16,20) * socket Set * 2 Oil Cans * Tiger Torch * Jackall * NEW 30 Pce Ratchet Socket Set * 21 Pce Ratchet Socket Set * 40 Pce Combination Socket Set * Pulley * 100’ Cord * Electric hand Saw Blades * Electric Brush * Sander Blades * Big Square Key * Wood Files + Others * Air compressor * Earmuffs & Grinder Glasses * Assortment of Bolts, Washers, Cutter Keys, nipples, electrical Supplies etc. * Grinders * (3) Propane Tanks * (3) Propane Heaters * Nail Puller * Floor Scraper w/ knives * Crescent Wrench * Crown Bar * Sledge Hammer (2) * Shop Vac * Tork Wrench * Workmate Bench * Car Creeper * Ext Ladder * HD Bar * Tiger Torch & Tank * Filter Wrench * (2) Pipe Wrench * Set of Wrenches * Tire Wrench * (2) Sodering Irons * Butterfield 20 Pce Tap & die Set * 40 Pce 3/4” & 1/4 “ Drive Socket set * Tiger Torch (24” long) w/ hose * (50) Boxes of Welding Rods * Sickle Sharpener * (3) Implement Jacks * Sun Wheel Balance Machine, 3PH * (7) Wrenches 1 5/16 - 2 ½ * Small Hand (blue) Sand blaster * Grease Gun * Antique Wrenches * Air Wrench * (3) Saws - Wood or Ice Saw * Antique Blow Torch * Antique Beam Scale * 4 Bars or Goose Necks * Old Blow Torch * Handsaw * (4) Circulator Saw Blades * Vise * (2) Oil Cans * 14” Metal Chop Saw * Mastercraft 3/8 Drill * B & D 3/8 Drill * Jepson Elect 1/2” Impact Gun * 48” Jack All * 36” Jack All * Pallet Jack * Purox Cutting & Welding OXY - Accetalene Torch Set * 4 Ton, hyd Motor lift * (26) Rolls - Wedling Mig Wire * Pallet - Welding Mig wire * Box - Heat Lamps * (4) Fire Ext * Fire Ext Parts * (2) Welding Helmets * (2) Boxes of Cut Off wheels * (1) Box Sanding disks * (15) boxes - Wire Cup Brushes * Toledo Scale * Metal Break * Ingersoil-Rand air Tank * HD Parts Washer * Kleenflo Cleanmaster Model 70 Parts Washer, s/n 70-1598 * Sperry-Vickers Oil Transfer Pump w/ electric Mtr * Pallet Jack * Electrical Panel * (2)Ryobi Cordless Tool Kit with Bag * Screw Driver Bit Set * Air Nailer * Drill Bit Set * Nail Puller * Saw * Finishing Nail Set * Shop Vac air Cleaner * B & D Sander * (2) Vise Grip Clamps * (2) Pipe Clamps * Lge Bar * Creeper * Work apron Set * Air Gun * Pick Up Tool * B & D Angle Grinder * Funnel * Small Motor * 5 Gallon Greaser * Skil Saw * 3/8 Drill * Dynamo Welder Farmcrest MacLeods * Grinder * 50’ - 3000 PSI Pressure Washes Hose * Lincoln 150 Motor Welder * Carbon Tester * Iron Worker, TIRES & WHEELS: * (2) 600 x 16 Drive Tires (NEW) * (2) 40.5 x 32 Combine Tire * (1) Float Tire 66 x 25 * (3) Truck Tires - 10.00 x 22 - 2 w/Grips, 1 smooth * Tires * Assortment of Tires * 11 x 16” Implement Tire * (4) LT 245 75R16, good Tread * (4) P265 - 75R16, good Tread * (2) LT 285-75R16, good tread * (1) LT245/75R16 on chev 6 Bolt Rim * 30.5 x 32 - 12 ply Combine Tire * (2) 800/65 R32 Tires PARTS: * (7) Value Packs * Hydraulic Metering Value * (9) Hyd Gear Boxes * (3) Hyd Motors * Gear Box * (3) Boxes - Tarps (Parts) * (2) Boxes - Misc Bearings & Gears * (4) Boxes - Air Bag Bases * Box - Air Bag Parts * (5) Boxes - Break Adjustors * Box – covers * Box – Springs * Box - Hyd Hoses * (2) Boxes - Weather Stripping * Box - rubber Spacers * Box - Plastic Ends * (5) Hyd Motors Brackets * (2) Banding Tools * Spring Loaded Bracket * Auger Control Cable * Hoist Cable * Bundle - Misc Cables * Gauge w/ hose * Box - Misc elec Controls * Box - Misc fittings & Gears * Box - Misc Latches * (5) Boxes Misc Roller Chain * (7) Boxes Misc fittings * Box – Couplers * Box - Muffler Clamps * (5) Filter Canisters * Box - Tarp Straps * Box - Drain Pan Plugs * Box - Misc Cable Parts * (2) Boxes – Flangs * (6) Boxes - Wheel Studs * (3) Cases Wheel Studs * (3) Universal Joint Kits * Box – Gauges * Box – Levers * Box – Value * (8) Boxes - Light Parts * Trailer Latch * (4) Gear Box Parts * (8) Gear Boxes * Box - Tire Parts * Box - Gear Box Parts * Box – Brackets * (5) Support rods * Pallet - Frame Cross Members * (2) Pallets - Tire Chains * Pallet - Frame Steps, grab Handles, tie Down Bars, Door Track, Muffler Pipe * Strobe Light MANUALS * Repair Manual – 750-760 Combine Series * Collecting Model Farm Toys of the World * Early Farm Machine New Zealand * John Deere Tractors & Equipment Vol I (1837-1959) * Looking Back - American Society of Agricultural Engineers * John Deere Tractors & Equipment Vol I (1837-1959) * John Deere No650 Series Tractor - Drawn Tool Carrier with Tool Equipment Operating Manual * John Deere No 65 Pull-Type Combine Parts List * John Deere 88-Inch Belt Pickup for John Deer No’s 55, 65, 9, 5-AM, 35, 36 and 36B Combines Operating Manual * John Deere Combine No 65 Pull Type 12 Foot Cut Operating Manual * John Deere No 65 Pull-Type Combine 12-Foot (Parts List) * John Deere Three or Four Bottom Tractor Plow No 555H Operating Manual * John Deere Surflex Disk Tillers 2200A Series Operating Manual * John Deere 12 Series Surflex Disk Tiller Operating Manual * John Deere Windrowers Power-Driven with V-Belt Drive (12 and 16 Foot) Operating Manual * John Deere 37, 38 and 39 Mowers * John Deere No 65 Twelve-Foot, Pull Type Combine * Case 730 and 830 Series Diesel Wheel Tractors Dual Range Drive Operating Manual * 730 - 830 Comfort King Draft-o-matic Wheel Tractors Operating Manual * 1959 Chevrolet Truck * 1950 Studebaker Champion * McCormick-Deering Enclosed Gear Tractor binder No 4-E Operating Manual * McCormick-Deering Fluted Feed Grain Drills Instruction Manual * McCormick No 45 Pickup baler Owner Manual * McCormick-Deering Farmall Mower No 12 Owner Manual * McCormick Enclosed Gear Tractor Side Delivery Rake (4-Bar) Instruction Manual * McCormick-Deering Tractor Mower Nos - 16-A, 16-B, 16-BN and 16-HM Instruction Manual * McCormick Deering W-4 Owners Manual * Farmhand Heavy Duty Loader * Farmall A AV B BN Owners Manual * Le Farmall A McCormick-Deering Owners Manual * McCormick No 15 Side Deliver Rake (Operation Manual) * McCormick No 15 Side Deliver Rake (Set Up) * International 100 Press Drill Operating Manual * McCormick No 45 Baler * The Farmall system of Farming Farmalls H and M * International 100 Press Drill Operating Manual * MM Model “PK” Power Take Off used on Model “J”, “Z”, “UTS”, “UTU” Tractors Instruction & Repair Manual * MM Operating and Maintenance Manual “U” Tractors * MM Repair Catalog Seeder Attachment for Wheatland Plows * MM Repair Catalogue “U” Tractors * MM Wheatland Disc Plow SetUp & Repair Manual * Oliver Operators Manual Agricultural & Industrial “88” Tractors * Operating Instructions for Cockshutt “30” Tractor Gasoline, Diesel and Distillate

THIS IS ONLY AN EARLY LISTING. MORE EQUIPMENT IS BEING CONSIGNED DAILY! CALL NOW TO HAVE YOUR EQUIPMENT ADDED TO THIS HUGE PRE HAYING AUCTION. FOR MORE INFO OR TO CONSIGN CALL 1-204-727-2001 Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit.

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

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

BERGNER AUCTION SERVICE

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction Sale Ted Rolfe & Bonnie Griffin Sat., Aug 18th 10:00am Teulon 6-mi South Hwy 7 then 3-mi West on Rd 90 then South 1/8-mi on RD 6 or 5-mi North of Balmoral on Rd 6. Auction Note: Acreage is for Sale! So Everything Sells to the Highest Bidder!

Contact: (204)416-2074. Equip: Case 930 Cab Dual hyd 540 PTO 3,952-hrs; MF 750 DSL Combine w/351 Melroe PU; NH 495 12-ft. Hay Bine; Deutz Allis HD 490 Square Baler; JD S 7-ft. Semi Mt Sickle Mower; JD Square Bale Toss; AC Side Del Rake; Int 300 18-ft. Dozer Seeder SAFA GA; Int 4B Plow; 11 Sec Hang-up Diamond Harrows; 2 Sec Diamond Harrow & Bar; JD R G Driven Manure Spreader; Coop G Driven Manure Spreader; 7-Ton Farm Wagon w/Deck; Scoop & Sec 6-in. 30-ft. Auger Trailer & Vehicles: 03 H & H Fifth Wheel 24-in.

Tandem 7000 x2 Flat Deck Trailer w/Beaver; 92 VW Jetta DSL Vintage Tractors & Vehicles: JD 720 DSL P Steering 540 PTO hyd; JD 730 DSL Cab 540 PTO hyd; 53 Dodge Regent 4D Car SolidKept Inside; 2) Int LB 1.5-2.5 Stationery Engine; Threshing Machine; Potato Planter Skidsteer, Yard & 3PH: Hydra-Mac Model 18 Gas Skidsteer w/Bucket & Pallet Forks; Int 254 DSL Utility Tractor 3PH 540 PTO hyd 1,321-hrs; Case 446 hyd w/48in. Frt Mount Snowblower & 48-in. Mower Deck; Buhler/FarmKing Y550 60-in. 3PH Finishing Mower; JD 3PH Post Digger; 2012 Craftsman YT 400 hyd R Mower, 10-hrs; Gas Weed Eater; Mosquito Magnet; Yard Swings; Yard Trampoline; Patio Table & Chairs; Hand Yard Tools Bldg & Misc: 10-ft.x22-ft.

Bunk House on Skids -Wired & Insulated; 6) 10-ft.

Metal Corral Panels; RD Bale Feeder; Cattle Oiler; Electric Fencer; Broader Lights; Game Wire; 300gal Fuel Tank & Stand; Oils & Lubs; B&S Engine; 500-gal Steel Water Tank; Patio Bricks; Lumber; Posts; Al Step Ladder Tools: Acetylene Torches; Drill Press; 4-in. Jointer; Various Tools; Chain Saw; Shop Supply; Hot Tub & Rec: 04 Bull Frog Model 451, 6 Person Hot Tub; 98 Skidoo 670 Snowmobile 3,100-mi; Honda FT 500 Street Bike NR; Pedal Bikes Antiques: Oak Hoosier; China Cabinet; Pine Pie Safe; Oak Filing Cabinet; Oak Cabinet Gramophone; 2) Treadle Sewing Machine; Cabinet Stereo; Trunk; Aladdin Lamp; 4) Hummels; China; Delfite; Doulton Baby Dish; Norman Rockwell Collector Plates; Old Books; Records; 40s & 50s Popular Science Books; Blow Torche; Post Malt; Hand Cream Separator Household: Fridge; Stove; Stacking Washer & Dryer; Bar Fridge; Straight Shuffle Board Table; Couches; Dressers; Open Book Case; Desk; Child’s Table & Child; Radio; Telescope; K Items; Glassware; Orns; Various Household; Acoustic Guitar; Toys. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

ESTATE AUCTION SALE For the Late Nick Sanduliak Fisher Branch, MB, Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.

Sale site: 8 miles West from the corner of Hwy #17 –Fisher Branch, 4 miles South and 1 mile West. (Follow signs) INCLUDED IN THE SALE: *J.D. 8820 Turbo Hydrostatic Combine *N.H. 1475 Haybine 2300 series * Case 1270 Agri King turbo 451 Tractor w/Case 85 loader, 8171 hrs * J.D. 9350 Seeder w/grass attach., transporter, 3” tubing, metal framework * D6 Cat (running) * Case Int. 8400 Baler * Degelman 5ft ground driven Stone Picker * N.H. 256 Side delivery Rake * Great Northern Sprayer w/60ft booms * CCIL 550 24ft Swather * Westfield TR80-51 Auger * J.D. Surflex Discer * CCIL Swather 550 model w/ cab, 20ft header * Vers. 700 diesel Tractor w/Cummins eng * Meyers M425 Manure Spreader w/horizontal bars) * Int. 45 26ft Vibra Shank w/mulchers * Case 5600 32ft Chisel Plow * 1977 Jeep Gold Eagle 304 (running) * 45ft Hi-boy Trailer * Equipment tilt Trailer * J.D. 12.5 hp Riding mower w/bagger & 38” cut * Shop & tool items * lots of scrap metal and vehicles * antique equipment.

Full listing at www.globalauctionguide.com Sale conducted by

Bergner Auction Service, Ashern, MB (204) 768-0018 bergauct@mymts.net

All sales are Terms: Cash/Cheque. We do not handle Interac/Credit Cards. Neither the Owner nor Auctioneer is responsible for errors in description or condition. Sale listing is subject to additions or deletions and any comments made the day of the sale with respect to sale items takes precedence over previously reported listing. We are not responsible for accidents Items are sold “AS IS - WHERE IS” MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Acreage/ Antique Auction Sale Brian & Pat McCulley Sun., Aug 19th 10:00pm Balmoral 7-mi West on 85 N then 1/8-mi South on Rd 322. Auction Note: Retirement Auction! The place is sold, so Everything sells to the highest bidder! Tractor & Equip: Case IH 585 Tractor & FEL; MH 444 Tractor, S#75439; NH 846 Auto Wrap RD Baler; NH 273 Square Baler hyd Tension; Vers 400 15-ft. Swather; NEW Idea Side Delivery Rake; Westfield 6-in. 31-ft. PTO Auger; JD 8-ft. One Way; 5 sec Diamond Harrows & Bar; Allied 24-ft. Bale Elevator on Rubber; Inland Auto Bale Stooker; FEL Bale Stook Fork; 3PH Bale Forks; 2) 4 Wheel Farm Wagon; Pencil Auger Vehicles & Trailers: 86 Chrysler New Yorker, Gd Cond, Sft, 138-km; 88 GMC Safari Van, 238-km; HM Fifth Wheel 18-ft. Tandem Deck & Trailer; Chev 2500 Truck; Rec & Guns: 83 Yamaha 200 Shaft Drive 3 Wheel F&R Racks; Evinrude 4-HP Outboard; Boat Trailer Extends & Tilts; Guns: Lee Enfield, Mark III, BA, Cal 303; Cooey, Model 840, Single Shot, Cal 12 ga 3 Livestock Equip: 91 Duncan MFG Fifth Wheel 14-ft. Tandem Stock Trailer; Stationery Roller Mill; Riley McCormick Saddle; Western Saddle; Pony Saddle; Army Saddle; Big Valley Self Locking Head Gate; 24) Metal Corral Panels 8-ft. to 12-ft. 5) Metal Gates; 8 Rd Bale Feeders 3) Tombstone Type; Cattle Oiler; Calf Squeeze Chute; Fencing Equip & Tools Tools: Lincoln 225 Welder; Power Band Saw; Power Hack Saw; Battery Booster/Charger; Port Air Comp; Scroll Saw; Disc/ Belt Sander; Router; Bench Grinder; Power Tools; Various Hand Tools; Plumbing Tools; Shop Vac; Work Mate; Vise & Metal Table; Hyd Jacks; Shop Supplies Misc: 1000-sq.ft. White Sheet Metal; Fuel Slip Tank; 200-gal Poly Tank; Hyd Cyl; 3-HP Gas Water Pump; Truck Tool Box; Chains & Hooks; Load Binders; Chain Ratchet; Welding Cable; O/H HydroWire; Electric Heaters; Al Ext Ladders; Port Dog Kennels Yard: 2) Yard Sheds; Crafts 5-HP Roto Tiller; Elec Chain Saw; Yard Trailer; Garden Cart; Hand Yard Tools Antiques: 9 pc Walnut DR Suite, including China Cabinet; Oak Buffet; Country Dropleaf Table; Burial Walnut Dresser; Hall Seat; Love Sea; Eastlake Seetee; Acorn Single Bed; Oak Wash Stand; Parlor Stand; Telephone Stand & Chair; Turtleback Duncan Phyfe Stand; Humidor; 2) Mahogany Music Cabinet; Parlor Chairs; Various Chairs; Rocking Chairs; Trunks; Treadle Sewing Machine; Bridge Lamp; 2) Cast Wall Mt & Lamps; Fireplace & Iron; Victorian Bird Cage; Child Recliner; Light Shades; Stained Glass Windows; Pics; Convex; Needle Poin; China; Glassware; Orns; Steins; S&P; Beauty Tub; Crocks & Jugs; Cream Bottles; Butter Press; Candle Snuffer; Cup Trophy; Brass Bells; Buggy Wheel; 2) Wood Whiskey Barrels; Wood Saws; Various Tools; Implement Seats; Branding Irons; Indian Stone Hammers; Beaded Moccasins; Birch Baskets; Modern Showcase; Household: Deep Freeze; Stove; Washer; Dryer; Various Household Items. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Estate & Moving Auction Wed., Aug 15th 4:00pm Stonewall, MB #12 Patterson Dr. Vehicles & Rec: 88 Chev Blazer, Loaded, Leather Interior, Sft; 87 GMC Imperial Class A 29-ft. Motor Home A/C Dash & Roof, 46,503-km; 91 Bayliner Open Bow 17.5-ft. Boat w 90-HP & Trailer; 17-ft. Fiberglass Trihaul Open-Bow Boat w/Inboard & Trailer; 2) Storage Container 1) 40-ft. 1) 20-ft. Tools: Wood Working Tools; Mechanical Tools; Lots of Shop Supply; Along w/Antiques & Household. Growing List on WEB Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

FARM AUCTION FOR POPLAR LANE LIVESTOCK

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 11:00 AM Location: From Mitchell, MB 3 Miles South On Centre St. Owners Ron & Ray Unger Ph: 204-346-2459

Live Internet Bidding TRACTORS & TRUCKS • 1991 8560 John Deere 4WD, Cab, Duals, 24 Spd Trans, 7437 hrs • 2005 7320 John Deere MFWD, 3 PTH, Cab, 741 Selfleveling loader, 6500 hrs • 555 Versatile 4WD, Cab • 7020 Allis Chalmers Diesel, Duals • 1990 Ford 9000 Diesel, Tandem, 20ft Steel B&H • 1996 Volvo Semi Tractor w/ Sleeper (not running) • 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel, Reg Cab, 4x4, Leather, Safetied, 320K FEED PROCESSING & HAYING EQUIPMENT • 2005 NDE 804 Tub Grinder • 1991 John Deere 535 Round Baler *1996 John Deere 1600A Mower Conditioner • 12 Row 7000 John Deere Corn Planter • 90ft H&S Highboy Sprayer • 38ft Figgstad Deep Tiller w/ Mulchers • 38ft Case IH Deep Tiller w/ Mulchers • 20ft V Stone Rake, Center Feed • 80ft Farm King Harrows • 1985 Gleener L2 Self-Propelled Combine AUCTIONEERS NOTE: The Ungers are changing their operation and are selling this short line of equipment.

Please be on time, this will be a short sale.

Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt St, Steinbach, MB Toll Free 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

UNRESERVED LUMBER YARD CLOSE-OUT AUCTION SALE OF: St. Pierre Lumber & Construction Ltd.

BUILDINGS

STRONGEST POSTS INDUSTRY-WIDE

(St. Pierre Jolys, MB, HWY #59 North of St. Pierre Behind Esso Station)

Toll Free:1-877-239-0730 www.mcdiarmid.com/farm

Sat., August 18 at 11:00 AM (Viewing Friday 12:00 Noon until 6:00 pm Day Before Sale Only) Signs Posted AUCTIONEER’S NOTE* All Inventory is New & Sold in Pallet Lots LUMBER TRUCK: *2007 GMC C-7500 gas 3-ton w/hoist, 17ft. Grain Master steel deck, single axle (showing 25,900 kms) like new, safetied until Sept. 2012 FORKLIFT: *1989 TELEPORTER MOD. 249TS (SELLICK) 4x4, 4-cyl. diesel forklift extended boom 22’ w/bucket & forks, good shape 4-WHEEL CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS: *10’x20’ insulated trailer w/ shelving *8’x16’ 4-wheel trailer *5th wheel single axle flat deck trailer KEYMACHINE: *ILCO automatic key cutting machine & display blanks WOOD WALLS: *2”x6” Building walls for sheds *2”x4” Building walls for sheds LUMBER (SOLD BY THE LIFTS & PALLETS): *Green treated (1”x4”x12’, 2”x6”x14’, 2”x4”x16’, 2”x6”x16’, 2”x8”x14’, & 4”x6”x12’) *Spruce (2”x8”x16’, 2”X8”x20’, 2”x10”x12’, 2”x10”x14’ & 2”x10”x16’) *Cedar Tone (2”x6”x12’ & 2”x6”x16’) *Apprx. 30-sheets 7/16” O.S.B *2-pallets (1”x6”x12’ & 1”x6”x16’) Composite *2”x8” cedar tone * 2”x6” green treated *1”x6” square head knotty pine *1”x6” V-joint knotty pine *4”x4”x8’ cedar tone poles *8’ Landscaping Ties *Pallet Landscaping Ties *2”x10”x10’ lumber *2”x10”x16’ Cedar *4”x6” 16’ Poles *48’ & 64’ beams *2”x10” beams *telephone poles *etc TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS: *B&D radial arm saw *2-Beaver table saws *Strapping machine *540 paint sprayer *re-bar hand cutter & bender *green stone blower *aluminum ladders, extension ladders, etc *H.E.R.O Blendorama w/ Dell Computer & sample stand *2-lifts of metal shed skirting *40-sheets 4’x8’x3/8” underlay *ground hogs anchors (8’x6’) *20’ & 24’ shed rafters *building insulation (Styrofoam) *R20-R12 fiberglass insulation *7’x16’ over head garage doors (used) *3-entrance door frames *new garden patio doors *misc. doors & windows *2used overhead gas heaters *7-pallets of shingles *pallet of cedar shingles *pallet of roofing paper *7-5 gal Pails of Aluminum roof coating *lot of soffit, facia, etc *whirly birds *36”x6”x3’ insulated chimney *all duck work *heating pipes *plastic & metal electric pipe *copper pipe (1”x3/4”) *8-EZ backsplash * pallet of 2’x4’ ceiling tiles * assort. trim M.D.S *Rotary nail bin w/ nails *inventory of nails & screws (Sold By Pallets) *Pallet hardware, dowels *All wire (Sold in Lots) *lift of re-bar (20’) *2-22’x12” culverts *weeping tiles *3-sewer line under ground shut-offs *2-pressure tanks (3344 gal) *40-gal, gas hot water tank *wood melamine shelving *6-pallets of concrete blocks *pallet of cement *weather stain *all paint (Sold by Pallets) *water hoses *3-rolls bubble wrap *pallet concrete hardener *rope rack w/measure meter *rakes & forks *5th wheel hitch *all inventory: pumps, tools, nuts & bolts, shelving, etc *plus new inventory (Sold in Pallet lots) *Plus lots of miscellaneous too numerous to mention.

GATE: *New 32’ Entrance steel gate w/pole STEEL: *1-rack w/steel ANTIQUES: *Arctic dog sled *old breaking plows *potato hiller *single plow FISH: *9’+ Blue Marlin Fish

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

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

KAYE’S AUCTIONS

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions CHUCK & GRACE EXNER AUCTION Sat., Aug. 18th, 2012. 10:00am 14 SOUTH OF KILLALY TURNOFF OR 1-mi SOUTH OF JUNCTION 47 & 22 KILLALY, SK “ONLINE AUCTION 1:00pm” Contact: (306)748-2859. ACREAGE EQUIPMENT: 2002 L3010 Kabota DSL 3-PTH, hyd, roll bar w/LA 482 Loader, 625-hrs, MINT; Buhler 5-ft. Farm King 3-PTH disc notched blades; Kabota B2782 3-PTH snow blower, Mint; JD F525 zero turn mower 19-HP, 826-hrs; SRx95 38-in. Riding lawn mower; L100 JD Riding lawn mower 5-SPD, 42-in., Real nice; Rotor tiller; 1999 Polaris 500 Sportsman 4x4 Quad new clutch, winch, 5,000-mi; 1975 Fold down camper; TRUCKS: 2003 Chev 4x4 Silverado regular cab, 5.3L auto, 8-ft. box, box lines, good tires, 106,000-kms, Excellent; 1981 Chev V8, auto (farm truck); FARM EQUIPMENT: 1988 Case IH 1680 Combine spreaders, chaff spreader, 7 belt PU, shedded, 3,400 engine hrs, separating hrs?; IH 1482 PTO Combine (parts) w/excellent swathmaster PU; Pool 60-ft. sprayer; 800-gal tank; Mixer; Wind cones; Case IH 30-ft. PTO Swather autofold; PLUS MISC, SHOP, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Chuck & grace sold the farm & are moving to the Philippines. Truck & tractor are excellent to mint. Visit www.ukrainezauction.com for updated listing & pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

DAVE & DARLENE SNOOK AUCTION Sun., Aug. 19th, 2012. 10:00am 4W, 6S, 1W, 1/2 NORTH OF WISHART, SK. CONTACT: (306)576-2205. MACHINERY: 1977 JD 4230 cab, air, quad, 11,000-hrs, 20.8x38 rubber, dual hyd; 1966 JD 4020 cab, p shift, dual hyd, 8,900-hrs, major at 4,000-hrs; 2, MH 44 Gas; COMBINE: AC M2 SP Combine cab, air, chopper, PU; SWATHERS: JD 800 21-ft. SP Swather Macdon PU, reel cab; Vers 18, 21, PTO Swathers; AUGERS: Westfield 7x41 PTO Auger; Scoop a second 6x30 Auger; 2, 16-ft. augers; HAYING & CATTLE EQUIPMENT: MF 560 Round Baler; NH SD Rake; New Idea trailer mower; Gehl mix mill; Farm hand manure spreader; Bale feeders; 40-ft. bale elevator; MF #10 baler; Panels, gates, wire, posts; Lewis oiler; Creep feeder; cattle grooming equipment blower (gardener manufacturing), Sunbeam clippers; SPRAYER: Vers Model 580 70-ft. w/Peacock foam markers; PLUS TILLAGE, TRUCKS, MISC EQUIPMENT, 7 GUNS, 2 SADDLES, HOUSEHOLD. Dave sold the farm & is selling all his equipment by auction. Tractors look good. Lunch served by Stone Church Restoration Club. Visit www.ukrainezauction.com for updated listing & pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661.

License #915851.

AUCTION SALES Auctions Various MEYERS AUCTIONS UPCOMING AUCTIONS: Aug 11 - Woodside, MB - 2 combined farm auctions; Aug 19 - Arden, MB - Farm Equip, Shop Tools, Household, Patio Blocks; Aug 25 - Wellwood, MB - Farm Retirement for George & Denise Whyte - Farm Equip, Horse Equip, Household; Aug 26 - Carberry, MB - Estate Furniture; Sept 15 Southport, MB - Restaurant Equip; Oct 7 - Arden, MB - GUNS - accepting consignments. Bradley Meyers - Auctioneer Phone: (204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262. www.meyersauctions.com

AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts REMANUFACTURED DSL ENGINES: GM 6.5L $4,750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L $4950 installed; GM Duramax/Ford 6.0L, $8,500 installed; new 6.5L engines $6500; 24V 5.9L Cummins, $7,500 installed; other new/used & reman. engines available. Thickett Engine Rebuilding, 204-532-2187, Binscarth.

8:00am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks 1969 I.H.C 2010 GRAIN truck, 8x16-ft box, 10.00x20 rubber, 478 engine, 5 & 2 trans.

Phone:(204)267-2582.

(204) 668-0183 (WPG.) www.kayesauctions.com

1975 GMC 366 ENGINE, 5 & 2 transmission, 1020 tires, 16x8 Midland box & hoist; 1994 Kustom Koach camper w/stove, fridge, freezer & air. Mint condition, $6000. Phone:(204)745-2784.

Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!

2011 SILVERADO LF 1500, club cab, extras include box liner. 65,000-kms, 1 owner, asking $18,500. Phone:(204)885-5076, Wpg.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

BUILDINGS

BUILDINGS

FOR SALE DUE TO quit farming: 1989 Freightliner FL112 semi truck, 3406 Cat, 13-spd trans, air ride suspension & air ride cab, sleeper, very good Michelin rubber, Diff lock, very clean truck good for farm or the oil patch. $13,900; 1984 Ford L8000 tandem grain truck, 20-ft Cancade box, roll tarp, diff lock, 3208 Cat, 10-spd trans, 536,799-kms, new PTO pump, mechanically sound, gorgeous truck w/new paint. Prices negotiable, for more information contact Claude (204)744-2501 home or (204)825-0001 cell.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers

A great way to Buy and Sell without the ef for t.

JOURNEYMAN TRUCK TRANSPORT MECHANIC w/service truck is available for work on highway trucks & trailers at your location. Quality work & fair pricing. Estimators are available for jobs if required.

Knapper’s Mechanical @ (204)461-0512 or email knappersmechanical@hotmail.com

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Various

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BUILDINGS

OVER 200 VEHICLES LOTS OF DIESELS www.thoens.com Chrysler Dodge (800)667-4414 Wynyard, Sk.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

PRICE TO CLEAR!!

75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & siding. 16 colours to choose from.

B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2

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

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for archrib buildings BEAT THE PRICE INCREASES CALL NOW

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD. ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303

BUILDINGS AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322).

Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

C.S.A CONSTRUCTION, SPECIALIZING IN concrete, flatwork & foundations. We also postframe & frame buildings.

Anywhere in Manitoba.

Phone:(204)212-2970 or Email:csapenner11@hotmail.com.

BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our assistance the majority of our clients have received compensation previously denied. Back-Track Investigations investigates, documents your loss and assists in settling your claim.

Licensed Agrologist on Staff.

For more information Please call 1-866-882-4779

CLOTHING Western & Specialty Wear SEWING & ALTERATIONS, BRIDAL, dance wear, skating & western wear, minor shoe & leather repair. Also sewing machine service, household & industrial machines for sale. Phone Anne or Doug:(204)727-2694.

CONTRACTING CONTRACTING Custom Harvest WILL DO CUSTOM HARVESTING: Peas, cereals, canola, & soybeans. Flex heads, straight heads & PU headers. Professional operation fully insured.

Phone:(204)371-9435 or (701)520-4036.

CONTRACTING Custom Work ALLAN DAIRY IS TAKING bookings for the 2012 silage season. For more information call (204)371-1367 or (204)371-7302.

C & C DIGGING, ditching, dug outs, clean outs, lagoons, demolition, land clearing, disking, heavy disc rentals, manure stockpiling, verticle beater manure spreading, dirt & gravel hauling w/track hoes, long-reach track hoe, bulldozer, loader, trucks, laser & brush cutter.

Phone:(204)749-2222 (204)856-3646.

CT CONTRUCTION LTD, FIELD Drainage w/Laser, Dugouts, Lagoons, Fence Brushing/Land Clearing, Demolition, Driveways, Septic Tanks/Fields, Cartage, Gravel & Fill Strippings.

Terry (204)268-5361. Clint (204)205-2031. ctconstruction160@gmail.com www.ctconstructionmb.com Custom cleaning grain. Custom cleaning, Cereal and special crops. Wheat, Barley, Canola, etc. $015. (204)312-0725; pthim@mts.net CUSTOM SWATHING, Phone:(204)362-3107, Norden.

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MACHINES.

I WILL DO CUSTOM combining straight cut heading or PU & also grain hauling. Contact Jack (204)270-0233.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CASE 450 CRAWLER DOZER, 6-way blade, $17,500. Cat 931 crawler loader, Powershift trans, pedal steer, good undercarriage, $13,500. www.waltersequipment.com Phone (204)525-4521.

HYD PULL SCRAPERS, 6-40-YDS caterpillar A.C./LePlant, LeTourneau, etc. PT & direct mount available. Bucyrus Erie, 20-yds, cable, $5000. PT motor grater $14,900; tires available. Phone: (204)822-3797. Morden, MB.

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FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins 3 2000-BU WESTEEL ROSCOE bins w/air, $500 ea. Phone:(204)324-6398.

BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOISTURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks.

Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 or E-mail Requests binmovers@hotmail.com NEW HOPPER BOTTOMS FOR grain bins, 16-ft. & 14-ft. in stock. Call for prices & options.

Phone:(204)966-3254 or (204)476-6878.

STORE KING HOPPER BINS: 3-5000-bu skid air; 6-3200-bu skids & 3 air; 6-2400-bu, 2 air; 6-4000bu, air; 5 flat bottom bins, various sizes. 9 Grain guard fans, used very little. Mover available.

Phone:(204)658-3537.

Sukup Grain Bins - Heavy Duty, hopper or flat bottom, setup available, good pricing. Call for more info.

(204) 998-9915 TEMPORARY GRAIN STORAGE RINGS 60-ft. diameter including tarps. Phone (204)573-6097, Brandon.

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

FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Handling

WALINGA GRAIN VACS Tired of shovelling out your bins, unhealthy dust and awkward augers?

Walinga manufactures a complete line of grain vacs to suit your every need.

With no filters to plug and less damage done to your product than an auger, you’re sure to find the right system to suit you. Call now for a free demonstration or trade in your old vac towards a new

Walinga agri-Vac! Fergus, On: (519) 787-8227 carman, MB: (204) 745-2951 Davidson, SK: (306) 567-3031 FARM MACHINERY Grain Vacuums REM 1026A GRAIN VAC 1998, good condition, $5000 OBO. Phone:(204)433-7083.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Baling IHC 3650 ROUND BALER, working condition, wide belts in good condition, $1,500 OBO. Phone (204)748-2166 Virden, MB. REEVES 2552 WRAPPER, PERFECT order, 2 safety remotes, hyd wheel brakes, plastic sensors, $20,000 OBO. Phone:(204)522-8514.

SILAGE SPECIAL JD COVEREDGE net wrap or twine, 2007 #582(#854) SS w/14 spring loaded serrated knives for dense pack option. Reverser. 4-ft. wide x5-ft. diameter. Shedded & JD inspected. GR (204)534-7843.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Swathers 1992 WESTWARD 7000 SWATHER 21-ft, 1,750-hrs, Cummins 3.9L DSL engine, Macdon 960 header, pickup reels, tires 12.5X16.1, shedded, excellent condition. Phone:(204)937-2922. Roblin, MB. 1998 MF 220 Swather. 25 foot. 1579 hours.

Roto Shears on both sides. New canvas. VGC. Schumacher drive. $34,000 (204)485-4458 2000 PREMIER 2940 SWATHER, 2825-hrs, 30-ft 3 way canvas, PU reel, heater, A/C, Vern swath puller.

Phone:(204)776-2047 cell (204)534-7458, Minto MB. 25-FT 960 MAC-DON SWATHER header w/bi-directional adapter, always shedded. Phone: (204)447-3433. St Rose, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Various

JIM’S CONCAVE REPAIR: Complete concave rebuilding & repair. All concaves rebuilt to original manufactures specs. Most older models in stock.

Half or less of new price. All workmanship guaranteed. (204)523-6242, (204)523-8537, Killarney, MB. NH 1431 DISCBINE, 13.5-FT, in excellent cond; NH BR780A round baler, bale command, wide tires, in good cond. Phone:(204)825-2010.

Combines FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH 1983 IHC 1480 COMBINE, 3,360-hrs, shedded.

Asking $10,000.

Cromer, MB. Phone: (204)556-2622 or (204)748-5520.

1986 CASE IH 1680 3,500-hrs, Hopper top, excellor kit, rock trap, newer PU belts, well maintained, retired & moving must sell, $14,000 OBO. (204)523-7469 (204)534-8115.

1986 CASE IH 1680 combine w/2015 PU, 2,600 engine hrs, shedded, chaff spreader, stone trap, additional set of 3 coarse concaves, reverser, good condition, asking $19,500. (204)838-2211 1986 CASE IH 1680 combine w/Melroe PU, 3000 engine hours, shedded, chaff spreader, stone trap, additional set of coarse concaves, reverser, 25-ft flex header, asking $29,500. Phone:(204)824-2196, Wawanesa.

1997 CASE IH 2188, 1590 rotor hrs, yield & moisture monitor, rock trap, 1015 PU, always shedded, $58,000 OBO; 2000 Case IH 2388, 1490 rotor hrs, yield & moisture monitor, SwathMaster PU, always shedded, $88,000 OBO. (204)735-2487 (204)612-8379, Starbuck, MB. 2000 2388, 2881-2264-HRS, rake-up pickup, 25-ft 1010 straight cut pickup reel, both $90,000 OBO. Phone:(204)638-9286.

2005 CASE IH 8010 combine, 4-WD, front tire size is 1250-45-32, means they are 45-in wide, rear tires 28L-26, means 28-in wide. Apparently will go as far as a track machine. 4-Spd, hyd trans, straw chopper & spreaders, pro-600 monitor, bin extentions w/2052-30-ft dripper header, $165,000.

Phone:(204)871-0925.

2008 CASE-IH 2588 combine w/2015 PU, 476 sep hrs, 594 engine hrs, Pro 600 monitor, y/m, rice tires, hopper topper, shedded, heavy soil machine, $184,000. (204)735-2886, (204)981-5366.

CASE IH 1480 W/SPECIALTY rotor, axceller kit, chopper, chaff spreader, airfoil, Melroe PU, light pkg. Phone:(204)526-7135 or (204)526-7134.

CASE IH 2188 3,040 engine hrs, Hopper Topper, stone trap, AFX style rotor, always shedded & field ready, $48,000 OBO; 30-ft. straight header available. Phone (204)745-2869, (204)745-8334, Carman.

FOR SALE: TOP SIEVE to fit Case IH 1680 - 2388.

Phone:(204)535-2453.

SELLING MY BABIES, 1995 & 1996 2188’s, heavy clay, no stones, no peas, exceptional maintenance, lots of upgrades, low hours, each comes with 3 heads, best you’ll find. Phone Ed (204)299-6465.

Starbuck, MB.

2001 NH 648, Silage Special, Ramps, 4x5, Sale $7,750; 2001 NH 688, Tandem Wheels, Ramps, 5x6, Sale $7,750; 2001 JD 567, Std PU, Monitor, Push Bar, 5x6, only 11,000 Bales, Shows NiceLike New, Sale $15,750; 1996 NH 664, Autotie, Ramp, 5x6, Sale $7,750; Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2002 NEW IDEA 4865 softcore round baler, new floor belt , $8,000; IH 4000 swather, needs wobblebots, $1,000. Phone:(204)834-2875.

849 NH BALER AUTO twin tie, new chains & bearings, $2,900; 5114 New Idea hay bine, 14-ft. knife, hydro swing, field ready; 84 Toyota DSL truck, not safetied. Phone (204)425-3016.

here Seedbed Preparation Simplified.

1986 JD TITAN II 8820 combine, good condition.

Phone (204)882-2413.

1987 7720 TITAN II standard W/2700 original hrs, excellent shape, always shedded.

Phone:(204)859-2376, Rossburn.

1989 JD 9600 COMBINE, 212 PU, tires 30.5x32 front, mud hog rear wheel drive w/18.4x26 rear. $38,000.

Phone:(204)635-2625 or cell (204)268-5539, Stead.

1993 JD 9600, 3700 engine hrs, duals, fine cut chopper, yield monitor, header height, shedded & field ready, $49,000 OBO; JD 30-ft. straight header also available.

Phone (204)745-8334, (204)745-2869, Carman.

1998 JOHN DEERE 9610 maximizer, 914 PU chaff spreader, auto-height control, double-knife chopper, 1980 separating hrs, VGC, asking $85,000 OBO. Phone Murray (204)372-6051.

207 JD 9760 COMBINE, hopper topper, big auger , auto-steer ready, duals, yield & moisture monitor, bullet rotor, 820 separator hours, $180,000 OBO; JD 590 25-ft swather, VGC, $1900 OBO; JD 35-ft PU reel, like new, $3500. Phone:(204)822-3868 cell (204)325-6237.

2 1994 9600 JD combines complete w/914 PU & 930 Flex headers, excellent condition (always shedded). Call (204)981-9930.

8820 TITAN II 1986 including 925 header 4,300-hrs, chaff spreader, long auger, air foil chaffer, $25,000. Phone (204)573-6097, Brandon.

930 FLEX HEAD, 2 available, 1 w/carry air reel.

Also have Header trailers, 30-ft & 36-ft in stock.

Phone:(204)746-6605 or (204)325-2496.

FOR SALE: 1982 JD 7720 combine, 212 PU, chaff spreader, one man strawchopper, 3900 engine hrs, shedded, heavy axle, 4WD (could be sold separately will fit JD 9600), wheel extensions. Must be seen to be appreciated, 2nd owner, asking $21,000. Call Garth Jackson (204)564-2340

GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories 1997-2002 CIH 1020 Flex Platforms 25-ft., 30-ft., Reconditioned, Sale $9,950-$14,900; 2009 CIH 2020 Flex Platforms, 35-ft. Sale $28,900; 1990-1995 JD 922, 925, 930 Flex Platforms, Steel Pts, Poly Skids, Sale $6,900; 1996-1999 JD 925, 930 Flex Platforms, Poly Pts, Reconditioned, New PU Teeth, Poly Skids, Cutter Bar, Mint, Sale $12,900; 2000-2003 JD 925, 930 Flex Platforms, F.F. Auger, PU Reel, Poly Skids, Sale $13,900-$17,900. 2007 JD 630 Hydra Flex Platform, Reconditioned, Like New, Sale $28,900; 2004 JD 635 Hydra Flex Platform, Reconditioned, Sale $24,900; Install a JD Flex Platform on your combine any make. We make adapter kits. Delivery anywhere in Western Canada. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2008 JD 635 FLEXHEADER, nice shape, fully loaded, $25,000 firm. Phone:(204)424-5632, La Broquerie.

FLEX HEADER 20’ Flex Header for Gleaner combine with pick up reel. $2,000.00 (204) 381-0802

Spraying EquipmEnt FARM MACHINERY Sprayers 1990 ALL-CROP SPRAYER, MOUNTED on 1982 Ford 700 4x4 truck, Microtrac spray controller, Raven guidance, good condition, $18,900.

Phone:(204)736-2840.

Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Air Drills CASE IH/CONCORD ATX5010, 10-IN, 50-ft, excellent condition, w/Case IH/2300 tank, 3 1/2-in Dutch openers, lots of maintenance done. $34,900.

Phone:(204)391-1011 or Email: pro_terra@hotmail.com

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Tillage

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31-FT CO-OP DEEP TILLER; front fenders for JD MFWD tractor. Phone (204)386-2412, Plumas, MB.

JD 930R STRAIGHT HEADER, bat reel, in decent condition, $4000. Phone:(306)482-3858 Carnduff, SK,

JD 224 STRAIGHT CUT header, 24-ft, PU reel, sold w/trailer, field ready $4,000 OBO. Phone (204)868-5504 or (204)874-2206 evening or email neilgalb@gmail.com

FOR SALE: VERSATILE EEZE-ON 28.5-FT tandem disc, 11-in spacing, 25-in disc, asking $6,500.

Phone:(204)758-3943 or (204)746-5844. St. Jean, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Massey Ferguson

shedded

1980 MF 760 COMBINE, V8, hydro. 4207-hrs. Has rodono header reverser. Renn PU. Always shedded & in good condition. 70-hrs since green light. Also have 4-row corn head & 24-ft straight head.

Phone:(204)745-2919, Carmen.

850 MF 1982 W/24-FT header, always shedded.

Phone Harold:(306)739-2646. Wawota,SK.

JD 930 RIGID HEAD w/intersteel sunflower attachment, 9-in. pans, good condition, $7,200. Phone (204)324-3647.

FARMING IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

15-FT MORRIS 4-BAR Phone:(204)324-6398.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Allis/Deutz

FARM MACHINERY Irrigation Equipment

1987 DUETZ 7085 FWA, open-station, 85-HP, 5,900-hrs, Allied 794 FEL $17,000. (204)525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com

60-HP DSL IRRIGATION PUMP, Izuzu 4-cyl engine, Berkley pump. This unit has less than 20-hrs.

Murphy panel, warranty, $7400.

Phone (204)792-7471.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – White

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. 1-866-729-9876 5150 Richmond Ave. East BRANDON, MB. www.harvestsalvage.ca New, Used & Re-man. Parts

FYFE PARTS “For All Your Farm Parts”

www.fyfeparts.com The Real Used FaRm PaRTs sUPeRsToRe Over 2700 Units for Salvage • TRACTORS • COMBINES • SWATHERS • DISCERS Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN (306) 946-2222 monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WATROUS SALVAGE

1-800-782-0794

$300.

TracTors

1-800-667-9871 • Regina 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton

1983 JD 7721 PT combine, Redekop Chaff saver, always shedded, lots of new parts.

Phone:(204)529-2375 or (204)825-7804.

HARROW,

HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

Tractors Combines Swathers

Advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator Classifieds, it’s a Sure Thing!

IH 5500 39-FT DEEP tiller w/5600 shanks & NH3 kit; 12 row, 30-in S-tine row crop cultivator; Case IH 5600 39-ft deep tiller. Phone:(204)535-2453.

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Various

77 MF 750 COMBINE, 6 cyl, hydro-static; 78 MF 750 combine, 6 cyl, standard. Both always shedded. Phone:(204)242-2440. Manitou, MB.

1980 8820 COMBINE, 2-SPD cyl drive, good condition, $13,000; 2-224 rigid heads w/pickup reels, $3000 each. Phone: cell (204)362-2316, or (204)822-3189.

1986 8820 TITAN 2 combine, in good condition, 3500-hrs, $14,500. Phone:(204)278-3261.

Combine ACCessories

JD 222 RIGID HEADER, Phone:(204)746-6048.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere

1985 JD 7720 Titan II, 2-SPD cyl, air foil sieve, 212 PU, cab fan control & sieve adjust, very nice condition, always shedded.

(204)436-2621 (204)436-2552.

1-866-733-3567

JD 1980 7720 COMBINE, in good shape, PU header only, good belts all around. (204)876-4798.

JD 220 FLEX HEADER, new knife & guards, large auger, JD PU reel, poly skids, field ready, $3850 OBO; 18-ft U-2 PU reel, $850 OBO. Phone:(204)467-8750.

1982 JD 7720, TURBO, Hydro, 2-SPD cyl, fine cut chopper, new PU belts, new primary counter shaft & bearings, new hyd pump, $14,000 in recent greenlight, 4,600-hrs, field ready, $13,000 OBO. Phone (204)868-5504 or (204)874-2206 evening or email neilgalb@gmail.com

www.strawchopper.com

FARM MACHINERY FOR PARTS: COMBINES IHC 1682, 1482, 1480, 1460, 915, 914, 715, 403, 402, 150, MF 860, 760, 850, 751, 750, 550, 510, 410, 405; JD 7701, 7700,6601, 6600, 630, 96, 65; WHITE 8900, 8800, 8600, 8650, 7800, 5542, 545, 542, 431; NH TR95, TR85, TR70, 1500, 990, 980; Coop 9600, 960; Gleaner L2, N6, F, C2; VERS 2000, 42; Case 1600, 1060; FORD 642 BELARUS 1500 Don; SWATHERS VERS 4400, 400, 330, 103, 10; IHC 4000, 230, 210, 175, 201, 75; COOP 550, 500, 601; MF 655, 36, 35; JD 800, 290; NH 1090; WHITE 6200; COCKSHUTT 503 HESSTON 300. We also have parts for tractors, square & round balers, press drills, cultivators, sprayers, haybines, & misc machinery. We handle new & rebuilt parts for tractors & combines. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727, toll free 1-877-858-2728.

26-FT FLEXI-COIL DEEP TILLER complete w/mounted harrows, anhydrous tank hitch & anhydrous control valve. Very Good Condition, $3500.

Phone:(204)428-3625.

R50 DEUTX ALLIS, 1304 engine hours, 200 bushel tank, 190-HP air-cooled diesel engine, rake-up PU, $27,500 OBO; Labtronics model 919 moisture metre w/triple beam scale & book, $650.

Phone:(204)669-2366.

1982 JD 7720 212 P.U, 3,900-hrs, new chrome rub bars, new concaves, new a/c, many new bearings & belts, air foil sieve, hopper ext., shedded, VGC, 30.5Lx32 tires; 1984 JD 7720 212 P.U, 2,800-hrs, Titan II upgrades, new rub bars, new concaves, air foil sieve, hopper ext., shedded, excellent condition 24.5x32 tires. Phone:(204)937-2922. Roblin, MB.

Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca

FOR SALE: 1998 925R straight cut header, PU reels, fore & aft, heavy skid plates, lifters, shedded, excellent condition, $11,000. Carrier available. Call Garth Jackson (204)564-2340

FOR SALE: 1986 TITAN II 7720 JD Combine. Field ready, very good condition.

Call Greg (204)825-8311.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Various

NH TR98 COMBINE, SWATHMASTER PU header, hyd windguard. Long auger, straw chopper, chaff spreader, only 1323 separator hrs. $50,000. Financing available, (204)752-2089.

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443

FARM MACHINERY Salvage

FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Deutz

‘95 NH TX66 COMBINE, in good condition, shedded, 2,500 separator hrs, good rubber, hopper extension, Westward pickup, $42,000 OBO. Phone: (204)966-3887 or (204)476-6098.

1988 CCIL 26-FT SWATHER, diesel, PUR lifters, GC, ready to go, $12,500. Phone:(204)343-2002.

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FOR SALE QUIT FARMING: Highline bale mover, only hauled 200 bales, asking $27,000; 16 wheel rake, 2 yrs old, never used, asking $12,000; 2008 Vermeer baler, only made 1,100 bales, asking $25,000; Rowse double 9-ft. mower w/Case Intl heads, used 1 yr, asking $17,000; Single Intl 9-ft. mower w/Rowse kit, asking $2,500; All equip like new condition.

Phone (204)535-2298 or (204)535-2474.

590 JD SWATHER 25-FT. header w/UII PU reel & 1000-acs on new honey bee cutting bar, $5,000 OBO. Phone (204)526-2046, leave msg.

18-FT 4400 VERSATILE SWATHER w/cab, always shedded. Phone:(204)242-2440. Manitou, MB

Precision Seeding

FOR SALE: 1985 NH square baler model 3/6; 1978 NH stackliner 160 bale wagon model 1063. Phone (204)842-3626.

1998 TX 66 NH combine, 1600 Sep. hrs. 14ft rake up pu, excellent condition, $55,000 OBO (403)823-9222, 403-854-1044, Rosedale, AB.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Various

Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

FORAGE EQUIPMENT, 5830 JD forage harvester w/PU & corn head, plus $50,000 of new parts; 2 tandem Mac silage trucks w/side dump boxes.

Phone:(204)352-4306.

30-FT 1997 WESTWARD 3000 PT swather, bat reel, good canvases, $4000 OBO. Phone:(204)867-7539.

WESTWARD 9250 SWATHER, 25-FT., 972 header, shedded, 1,170-hrs, Canola roller, canvas & knife very good.

(204)745-3543 Home (204)745-8007 Cell

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS

CASE IH 8480 ROUND baler, shedded, not used since 2009, real good, $4,500; Case IH 19.5-ft.

4000 swather (no cab) 2 Keer Sheers, shedded, not used since 2009, VGC, $3,500; Canola Roller, $200. (204)368-2226.

25-FT. MACDON PT SWATHER, PU reel, nice shape, $4,000. Call (204)873-2487.

MF#35 - 25-FT PT swather w/UII pickup reel, $2,250. Phone:(204)746-5605 or (204)324-5209.

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

2009 JD 946 DISCBINE, flail conditioner, 2-pt hookup, like new, only cut 1000-ac.; 2002 NH 688, excellent shape; 2004 RB56 Challenger baler, wide pickup, mesh wrap, fully auto., 9000 bales;Tonuttie 6-wheel V-rake, no broken teeth, ready to rake; 1999 JD 1600 moco, 14-ft cutter.

Phone:(204)371-5478.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Ford/New Holland

FOR SALE: 1997 8820 swather, 25-ft. header, PU reels; 14-ft. hay header, will sell separately, shedded & good shape. Asking $20,000 for the complete unit. Call Garth Jackson (204)564-2340

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Various

WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

1985 4-270 WHITE, 270-300-hp, PTO, 4spd p-shift 4300-hrs, Asking $26,500. Phone:(204)322-5483 or (204)461-0854.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Case/IH 1086 FACTORY 3-PT W/TILT, 540 & 1000 PTO, duals, air, 7700-hrs, $8750, nice shape.

Phone:(204)746-8733, Rosenort MB. 1980 2090 CASE W/FACTORY duals, 4,257-hrs, $12,500 OBO; 16-ft. CCIL 203 deep tiller w/mulchers, 1.5-in. thick shanks, $1,500.

Phone (204)878-3227.

1984 CASE 2290, 3PTH, power shift, 6,800-hrs, nice shape, $9,500. Laurie Richards Manitou, MB. Phone: (204)242-3350 or (204)242-4568.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere 1979 JD 2130 W/ALLIED 595 loader, 3-PTH. Asking $9,500. Phone:(204)435-2140. Miami, MB. FOR SALE: 7810 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, low hrs; 2, 7710 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires, low hrs; 7710 MFWD, PQ, RHS, 3-pt, v.g rubber, low hrs; 4650 MFWD, 15-SPD; 4455 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 4250 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD; 2, 2950 MFWD, 3-pt; 4240 quad, 3-pt; 2555 MFWD, 3-pt, w/245 FEL; 2555 CAH, 3-pt, 4,600 hrs, w/146 FEL; All tractors can be sold w/new or used loaders.

BEN PETERS JD TRACTORS LTD (204)828-3628 shop, (204)750-2459 cell. Roseisle, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Massey Ferguson 06MF 573MFWD 72-HP W/CAB, air, heat, 3-PTH, 8-spd, hi-low, forward & reverse w/MFN70 quick attach loader, excellent cond w/1425-hrs. Will take trades, asking $37,900. Phone:(204)746-6605 or (204)325-2496.

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FARM MACHINERY Tractors – New Holland

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

2008 NH T6040 ELITE CAH, MFWD, LH Rev, 3-PTH, NH 840 TL Ldr, 2,440-hrs, One Owner, Sale $64,750. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

2001 NH TS110 MFWD loader w/joystick, CAHR 3-pt, 4500-hrs, very tight, clean tractor; JD 450 hyd. push manure spreader; 1999 NH 1431 discbine, rubber rolls, well maintained, clean machine; JD 3100, 2x6 bottom plows w/coulters; 1996 Case 8465 baler, excellent condition, only 5000 bales; NH 116 MOCO, 14-ft cutter; Bueler 510 brush mower, 3-pt or trail type, like new.

Phone:(204)381-9044.

FOR SALE: MF TRACTOR 210 35-HP, 3-PTH, PTO, $5,000 OBO; Westfield TF100-41 PTO auger, $3,500 OBO; Westfield J210-41 PTO Auger, $2,900 OBO; 2008 155 Seadoo 55-hrs w/trailer, $7,500 OBO; Nadeau Rotary Ditcher 42-in. w/deflector, $5,500 OBO; Honda outboard motor 15-HP, $1,900 OBO; 2, 2911 Behlen bins, offers; 2, 1650 Westeel bins, offers; 1, 3300 Westeel bin, offers; 30-ft. autofold Macdon swather w/new canvass bat reel shaft needs work, offers; 350-gal water poly tank for PU, offers; 100-ft. Bourgault centurion sprayer booms, offers; Bourgault sprayer monitor system w/autorate, offers; New pressure washer 13-HP engine, offers; New DSL generator 60H2 electric start, offers; Kirchner V-Plow, $1,100 OBO; Metal band saw, $150. Phone (204)746-5465.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Ford 1992 946 FORD VERSATILE tractor w/or w/o autosteer, VGC. For more info call (204)822-3868, cell (204)325-6237.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or cell: 204-871-5170, Austin.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Various 1980 JD 4440 TRIPLE hyd., 3-pt., extra gas tank in front, $19,400; 1975 GM Tandem, 18-ft box & hoist $5,900; 1980 Chevy, single axle, 3-ton, box & hoist, low mileage, $8,400; 22-ft NH PT swather, $1,500; 18-ft Vers. swather, SP, pick-up reel, $2,500; Track eraser, 3PTH, $750; Heston manure spreader, like new. All equipment in good shape.

Phone: (204)325-8602.

1985 CASE 4490 4WD, 175-HP, 5,245-hrs, 20.8x34 duals, 4 hyd w/return line, 1000 PTO, PTH, A/C, $16,000; 1979 IHC 1586, 160-HP, 5,974-hrs, 20.8x38 duals, 3 SCV, 1000 PTO, front weights, A/C, $14,000. (204)744-2521, St Leon.

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BALERS JD 535, $5,900; JD 530, $3,500; JD 510, $1,500; JD 336, $3,000; Vermeer Hyd rake, $7,000; 12 wheel rake, $6,000; 10-ft. Landlevellers, $2,150; 12-ft. $2,450; Dics Hutch 25-ft. Rock Cushion, $9,500; JD 230, $3,000; Bushog 21-ft., $7,500; JD Dot 16-ft., $4,000; DMI Ripper 5 Shank, $10,900; 7 Shank, $11,900; Valmar 240 Applicator, $1,000; Woods 15-ft. Batwing Mower HD, $7,000; Woods 10-ft., $4,500; Used Fertilizer Spreaders 4-9T. Phone (204)857-84043 Farm Equipment; NH9682 1998 2775 HRS. EC $90,000; NH TR97 1552 thresher hrs. $40,000 EC., 72 ft. Bourgault heavy harrow 5/8 tines EC $30,000, 7x36, 7x46, 10x59 Augers, 40ft Morris air drill EC $30,000 (204)485-4458 FOR SALE: 22-FT. VERS 4400 swather, new knife & guards, will trade for Melroe press drill. Phone Larry (204)373-2452 or leave msg.

FOR SALE: GRAIN CARTS LARGE SELECTION 450-1050 bu hyd & PTO drive. J&M 875-bu., $20,000; EZ 475, $7,900; Brent 670, $12,500; New 400-bu. gravity wagons, $6,700; 600-bu., $12,000; Used gravity wagons 250-750 bu.; Grain Screeners Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $4,500; 7 Tube $6,500; Hutch 1500, $1,750; Sioux Screener w/Auger, $2,500; Westfield 10x70 Auger, $2,900; REM 552 Grain Vac, $3,500; Brandt $4,500-$7,500. Phone (204)857-8403.

FOR SALE: INTERSTEEL sunflower kit for 30-ft header, 9-in pans, was on JD header, $1,000 OBO; Also 30-ft Batt Reel for Versatile 4700 self-propelled swather, comes w/hyd. motor, $300 OBO. Phone:(204)758-3943 or (204)746-5844. St. Jean, MB.

1990 28-FT. IHC HOE drill built in transport, has new toews folding markers, asking $1,750; AC cultivator w/anhydrous applicator NH3 35-ft., asking $850; 115 Melrose Spray Coup w/foam marker system, asking $2,500 OBO. Wanted to Buy good used Dropdeck Trailer at reasonable price. Phone (204)728-1861 or (204)720-3800.

32-FT KELLO BILT TANDEM disc; 13-in x 85-ft Farm King auger; 60-ft Flexi-Coil cultivator complete w/air kit.

All items VGC. Phone:(204)522-8640, Melita, MB.

FOR SALE: SWATHER MOVER, was used to move 400 versatile, asking $375. Phone (204)659-4448.

FORSBERG MODEL 14 GRAVITY table seed cleaner, $10,000; NH bale wagon 1033, $4000; Morris press drill 30-ft w/Valmar, $4000 OBO. Phone:(204)471-3418.

GRAIN AUGUR WESTFIELD PTO, 8x46, $500.

Versatile 400, 18-ft swather, $250. GrainVac grain handler 5250, $2,500. Phone:(204)344-5016.

HAYBINES: GEHL 2270, $3900; NH 116, $3000; JD 1209, $3000; NH 144 Swath Turner, $3000; Hay Conditioners $800 up; NH 9-ft mower 2200; IH 9-ft $1650; GEHL 12 wheel rake, $6000; Rotary mowers. JD #1518, $8500; Woods 20-ft batwing, $7500; 10-ft batwing, $3500; 6-ft pull type, $1600; JD 5-ft pull type, $1000; Woods ditchbank 3-PTH, $1500; 6-ft finishing mower, $1000; Woods 6-ft 3-PTH, $750; Bush hog 9-ft disc mower, $2000. Phone: (204)857-8403.

HEAVY DUTY BOX SCRAPERS, built with 5/8 steel, 2 hyd. cyl, 1 for lift & 1 for angle, 10-ft. $3,950. 12ft & 14ft superduty for larger tractors also available. All Sizes Available. (204)746-6605 or (204)325-2496.

IH 1460 COMBINE 1984 w/reverser, new feeder chain, rice tires, 810 PU, 810 straight header, asking $12,000; 1978 MF 1105 tractor, rebuilt engine & new rad, asking $5,000.

(204)334-6885, (204)794-5098 IHC 730 30-FT SWATHER 25-ft; Universal header 24-ft; MF 760 510 combine; White 8600; Moline G1000; Discer 5 bottom plow; 930 Case & parts; Pasture & hayland for rent & much more.

Phone:(204)268-1888.

INTL 986 w/2350 Loader 3-pt & duals, NH 195 manure spreader, like new; IH 784 tractor & 2250 loader, 3-pt, 65 hp w/6800-hrs; Aloe quickie 790 loader & grapple w/JD mounts, like new; JD 3600, 2x5 bottom plows w/ coulters; Schulte rock picker; Vermier H baler, excellent older baler; 1996 Green Valley cattle trailer 6 1/2x24-ft. Phone:(204)425-3466.

1989 IHC 1660 COMBINE, cummings engine, always shedded, 2400-hrs; 1978 IHC 1700 Loadstar 3-ton grain truck, box, hoist, new roll tarp 74,000-km, safetied; older Sakundiak 41-ft 7-in grain auger, 14-hp Kohler engine; 8-ft plastic swath roller. Phone (204)867-5018 or (204)867-7610.

1996 GREAT DANE 53-FT van trailer for storage, insulated, no leaks; 1996 Doepker 50-ft step deck, triple axle air ride, 22 winches, extendable lights, 2 storage compartments, excellent shape; 1995 Wabash 48-ft flat deck, triple axle, air ride winches; also all types of new goose necks, car haulers, utility & dump trailers available.

Phone:(204)425-3518.

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56 IHC 1/2-TON PARTLY restored, $1,000; IHC W4 tractor, $1,500; Craftsman lawn mower like new, $1,000; Roper mower as is, $200. 1 (204)855-2212.

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1984 WHITE MACDON 30-FT. SP gas swather, PU reel, VGC, $9,000 OBO; 730 Case IH PT 30-ft. swather, VGC, $2,000 OBO; Farm King 8-ft. swath roller, VGC, $950 OBO; 30-ft. Bat reel, $600 OBO; Westfield auger J8x41 25-HP Kohler engine, SP & hydra drag, $4,950 OBO; Labrontics 3.5 moisture meter w/scale, $900 OBO. (204)746-8721

AC TRACTOR LOADER & forks; fence posts (6-7); panels; water tank 50-gal. Phone (204)728-6725, cell (204)725-7962.

1986 FORD PICKUP, low-kms, VGC; 18-ft Wil-rich cultivator, VGC; NH68 small square baler, VGC; old 12-ft JD press drill, works well.

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1972 FORD 1/2-TON TORINA w/cap Intl drill w/end wheel; farm hand stacker w/hay baskets, steel tines; Massey 44 for parts; gooseneck hay trailer.

(204)834-3034.

760 MF COMBINE, GREY cab, hopper extensions, new drive tires, reverser, nice shape, $3750; Ford 8000 tractor, runs great, $3500.

Phone:(204)378-2974.

JD 925 FLEX HEADER, $6500; 930, $2500; Case IH 25-ft flex, $6000; Case IH 30-ft rigid, $5000; IH 820 flex $2000; Case IH #1015 PU, $3000; #810 PU, $1000; Summers 72-ft heavy harrow, $14,000; Phoenix #17-#14 harrows; 6 yard scraper, $5000; JD 12YD, $12,000; 4 YD, $4500; Manure spreaders. Meyers #550 horse/poultry manure spreader, $11,900; New Idea 3634, $4000; HS 400-bu, $3000; GEHL scavenger, $3900.

Phone:(204)857-8403.

MAYRATH PTO AUGER 60X10, in very good shape, $1180; 10-ft 3-PH D-Tiller $265; 1482 Case IH combine, $2800. W/trade for misc same value.

Phone:(204)347-5995, St Malo.

MC 675 CONTINUOUS FLOW grain dryer, single phase, Canola screens, needs some work, $3,500 OBO. Phone (204)324-3647.

RBX 562 CASE BALER; John Deere 4440 w/148 loader; Bale King shredder 3100 Vortex.

Phone:(204)564-2667.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

91 OR 93 MCCORMICK Deering IHC combine, parts or whole combine. Phone:(204)737-2275 between 6 & 7 p.m.

WANTED: 7700 7720 COMBINE in decent shape.

Call Brain (204)348-7053.

FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALES Every Friday 9AM Receiving open until 10PM Thursdays

GENERATORS 115 K.W. GENSET, JD model 6068T Powertech, low hours, Leroy Somer gen end, 400amp main breaker, fuel tank, new controller, $13,400; 75 K.W. JD Genset, new rebuilt engine, new pump, rad, turbo. Stanford gen end, 4045T Powertech engine, Dynagen 300 controller, warranty, $12,200; 50 K.W. JD Genset, skid mounted, model 6329, 6-cyl, new rad, new panel, 120-240-208-480 volts, $7800.

Phone (204)792-7471.

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

The Icynene Insulation System® • Sprayed foam insulation • Ideal for shops, barns or homes • Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient®

SUMMER SHEEP & GOAT SALES August 2nd 1PM Gates Open Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM Thurs. 8AM-10PM Friday 8AM-6PM Sat. 8AM-4PM Starting in September our Sheep and Goat sales will be the 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY of the month For more information call: 204-694-8328 or Jim Christie 204-771-0753

www.winnipeglivestocksales.com Licence #1122

GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION MART. LTD. GRUNTHAL, MB. Agent for T.E.A.M. Marketing

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IRON & STEEL FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440.

FULL LINE OF COLORED & galvanized roofing, siding & accessories, structural steel, tubing, plate, angles, flats, rounds etc. Phone:1-800-510-3303, Fouillard Steel Supplies Ltd, St Lazare.

WANTED: TO LEASE FOR cash: Aberdeen Angus Bull. Only 4 cows to breed. Daily supervision, exc.

Grass, water, minerals & shelter from flies provided.

Phone:(204)534-6185.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais MARTENS CHAROLAIS 2-YR OLD & yearling bulls, sired by Specialist, (consistent thickness) Dateline for calving ease & performance. Red-Mist (Red factor). Nobleman 3-yr old bull. For beef bulls Martens Charolais. Phone:(204)534-8370.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Holstein

Regular cattle sales every Tuesday @ 9 am Accepting holstein calves every Tuesday throughout the Summer

FOR SALE: REGISTERED HOLSTEIN (Baxter) Heifer. Due July 28. Will be two in August. Dave Hillis (204)728-7872, Brandon.

Sales Agent for HIQUAL INDUSTRIES

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Livestock Handling Equipment for info regarding products or pricing, please call our office.

We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural products for your livestock needs. (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc)

LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden

For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

FOR SALE: 2006 WHITE riding lawn mower, w/19-hp Briggs & Stratton motor, 46-in deck, full hydrostat w/cruise control, in mint condition, $1,000.

Phone:(204)529-2460 or (204)529-2415.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

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TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN, OFFERING bulls by private treaty, 30 yearling & 2-yr olds, Limousin & Limousin Angus, black & red, polled, performance or calving ease for heifers, out cross blood lines, your source for quality Limousin genetics.

Call Art (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental HERD REDUCTION, 35 SIMMENTAL cow/calf pairs, calves are born from Jan-Apr, cows are rebred on pasture to full Fleckvieh & Red Simmental bulls.

Your choice of 35 from 51.

Phone:(204)376-2233.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various 10 FALL CALVING HEIFERS; 10 fall calving cows; 2 1/2-yr old Red Angus bull, easy calver. Phone: (204)526-0035.

200 RED SIMMENTAL CROSS cows, w/or w/o calves, bred to Red & Black Simmental; 40 cross bred heifers, bred Black Angus.

Phone:(204)352-4306.

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3 COW CALF PAIRS; 1 bull; 4 young females for sale. Phone (204)425-3016.

Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794.

Swine

LIVESTOCK Cattle Wanted

LIVESTOCK Swine For Sale

TIRED OF THE HIGH COST OF MARKETING YOUR CALVES??

300-700 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400 800-1000 LBS. Steers & Heifers Don: 528-3477, 729-7240

Contact: D.J. (Don) MacDonald Livestock Ltd. License #1110 Horses LIVESTOCK Horse Auctions 26TH ANNUAL Rocking W Fall Horse Sale. Sept 1st, 2012, 12:00pm. Performance Horse Preview August 31st, 10:00am. Keystone Center Brandon, MB. Late entries accepted. For more info (204)325-7237 e-mail rockingw@xplornet.com www.rockingw.com

WEANLINGS 50-LBS & UP, $1 per lb. Phone (204)371-6404.

LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123

Specialty LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment FOR SALE: 195 NH manure Phone:(204)739-3120, evenings.

KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life.

St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

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MPHB LOUD & PROUD ANNUAL Production sale, Sept. 15, 2012 Pierson, MB. Entry deadline Aug 15th. Preview 11 DST, sale 1PM DST. To consign call Karen (204)634-2375. www.mbpainthorsebreeders.com

LIVESTOCK Horses – Draft WANTED: DRAFT HORSE FOR farm work, 16H-17H, 4-8yrs old. Phone:(807)475-8761 or Email: bockushomestead@gmail.com

1000 Litre Plastic Caged Storage Tanks $74.50 ea.

Call Ken 204-794-8383 #2 Mountain View Rd

Trux-N-Parts Salvage Inc.

PETS PETS & SUPPLIES PURE BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES for sale. Both parents on site, from great working dogs. $120 each. (no Sunday calls please) Phone: (204)656-4430, Winnipegosis.

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REAL ESTATE Cottages & Lots 3 BDRM COTTAGE at Lake Manitoba Narrows, fully winterized & furnished, new 24x24-ft. garage, walking distance to lake, lot size 145-ft.x175-ft. For more info call (204)646-4047 or cell (204)280-9180.

REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots 1 DISPLAY UNIT AVAILABLE immediately. 30x44, 1,320-sq.ft., 3-BR, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, $75,000.

Also will custom build to your plan. Marvin Homes Inc. (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484.

IN BRANDON, LOVELY EXECUTIVE home for rent for the winter months from Nov 1, 2012-April 1, 2013. Completely furnished. Four season sunroom.

Unbelievable view overlooking the city. Available for single person or couple only. No pets, no smoking. $1,500/month all inclusive. Phone:(204)761-0296 or (204)724-5717.

LOT IN VILLAGE OF Riding Mountain, 165-ft frontage, well, septic tank & landscaped. On PTH#5, just 20-min North of Neepawa, asking $10,500.

Phone:(204)767-2224.

RANCH ALONG PORTAGE BAY on Lake Manitoba; 1,649-ac deeded: SW 17, SE 19, W1/2 20, W1/2 29, SW 32, E1/2 32, NW 33-31-11W; W1/2 4-32-11W; NW 35-31-12W, SW 02-32-12W. 10,260-ac Crown Land have been approved for transfer as part of ranch unit held by Ruth Zohorodny of Homebrook: NW 17, NE 18, N1/2 + SW 19, section 30, section 31, NW 32, NE + W1/2 33-31-11W; E 1/2 4, section 5, SW 9, N1/2 21, W1/2 + SE 22, SW 27-32-11W; section 13, section 23, section 24, section 25, N1/2 + SE 26, NE 34, E1/2 + SW 35, section 26-31-12W; W1/2 01, N1/2 + SE 02, W1/2 11, NW 13, SW 15-32-12W. Sale includes house, garage, out buildings, wells, dugouts, fountains, ranching equipment, tools, etc. if wanted.

To purchase private land & apply for unit transfer, call Ruth:(204)659-4412. If you wish to comment or object to unit transfer write direction: MAFRI, Ag Crown Lands, Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0.

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SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Grain Wanted

CROWN LAND: REX, NANCY & Kerry Pettyjohn of Rorketon, MB intends to sell private land. N1/2 10-28-15; SE 15-28-15; N1/2 15-28-15; S1/2 22-28-15; NW 16-28-15; NW 28-28-15; SW 29-28-15; SW 9-29-15; W1/2 1-29-15; NW 14-28-15; SW 23-28-15; NE 2-29-15; SW 33-28-15; SW 32-28-15 to Richard & Travis Kichak. Who intend to acquire the following Crown Lands NW 22-28-15; E1/2 28-28-15; SW 28-28-15; SW 34-28-15; NW 25-28-15; NE & S1/2 36-28-15; SE 35-28-15; SE 1-29-15; SE 2-29-15; SE 11-29-15; N1/2 19-28-14 all 30-28-14; S1/2 6-28-14; W1/2 31-28-14 by 3 unit transfers. If you wish to comment on or object to these transfers write Director, MAFRI, Agriculture Crown Lands PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 or e-mail Robert.Fleming@gov.mb.ca

Box 144, Medora, MB. R0M 1K0 Ph: 204-665-2384

RYE GRAIN WANTED

Also Buying Brown & Yellow Flax & Field Peas Farm Pickup Available CGC Licensed and Bonded Call Cal Vandaele the “Rye Guy” Today!

THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND (SW 13-22-16W) is being offered for sale. The following crown lands have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the ranch unit held by Collin Gamache of Laurier. If you wish to purchase the private land & apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee or agent at Gilbert & Colleen Soucy of Laurier Manitoba (204)447-4652. If you wish to comment on or object to this Unit Transfer write director, MAFRI, agricultural crown land, PO Box 1286 Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0 or email Robert.fleming@gov.mb.ca

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REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba 159-ACRES NEAR INGLIS & Roblin, Manitoba.

This quarter is fenced & has a mix of pasture, water & bush. 1,152-sq-ft bungalow, 5-BR, 1 bath. Used as a hunting cabin. Very private. Great place to get away from it all. Karen Goraluk-Salesperson.

(204)773-6797, (204)937-8357. NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. www.north-star.ca ACREAGE NEAR GRANDVIEW: 1350-SQ-FT. bilevel home with 5-BR , 3 baths, full finished basement, attached double car garage, deck. Along Pleasant Valley Creek. Near Riding Mountain National Park. Well maintained. Workshop optional.

Karen Goraluk-Salesperson.

(204)773-6797, (204)937-8357. NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. www.north-star.ca

PEDIGREED SEED Cereal – Wheat WINTER WHEAT, CERTIFIED FALCON sunrise new generation ptarmigan. For Secan members only foundation & registered flourish. For more information call Fraser Seeds (204)776-2047 or cells (204)534-7458 (204)534-7722, Minto MB.

COMMON SEED COMMON SEED Forage

FARM SPECIALIST: COUNT ON GRANT TWEED, informed, professional assistance for sellers & buyers. www.granttweed.com Call (204)761-6884 anytime. Service with integrity.

ALFALFA, BROME, TIMOTHY, FESCUE, Sweet Clover, Orchard Grass, Pasture & Forage Blends, German Red & Crown Millet, seed. Leonard Friesen (204)685-2376 or (204)871-6856, Austin, MB.

LOOKING FOR LAKEFRONT AND lakeview lots?

Cottages? I have a great selection at Lake of the Prairies, Beautiful Lake & Child’s Lake in the Parkland Region of Manitoba. Call Karen GoralukSalesperson.

(204)773-6797, (204)937-8357.

NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate. www.northstar.ca

SEED / FEED / GRAIN

ORGANIC FARMLAND W/HOUSE. BEAUTIFUL treed large front yard, 1320-sq-ft house w/attached garage. Farm yard has 2 sheds & 7 granaries, includes all farm equipment, always shedded, hay, grasses, forage, cereals, oil seeds as produced.

240-acres owned, w/rental property is 500-acre operation, all land is certified organic. Call Norm, cell (204)990-8752 or home (204)755-3333.

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Feed Grain JAMES FARMS LTD: good quality feed oats for sale. Phone (204)222-8785 or 1-866-283-8785

FARMING

IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

• Vomi wheat • Vomi barley • Feed wheat • Feed barley • Feed oats • Corn • Screenings • Peas • Light Weight Barley You can deliver or we can arrange for farm pickup.

Winnipeg 233-8418 Brandon 728-0231 Grunthal 434-6881 “Ask for grain buyer.”

GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or to talk about what is involved, telephone Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511, www.farmsofcanada.ca or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, www.homelifepro.com Home Professional Realty Inc.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Acreages/Hobby 80-AC, EASY ACCESS TO Hwy 8 & 229, partly fenced, 1/3 cleared, balance bush, $49,900. Phone Gimli Realty:(204)642-7979.

1975 18-FT PROWLER CAMPER, new tires. Asking $1,500. Phone:(204)267-2582 38-FT, 2011 STUDKING HEADER trailer, like new, always shedded, asking $6,600.

Phone: (204)436-2364 or (204)750-1019.

BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our prices!” “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & price!” “Certainly worth the call!”

Phone (204)724-4529. Dealer #4383

CAREERS Farm / Ranch

Toll Free: 888-974-7246 SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Straw WANTED: DAIRY QUALITY hay HAY, will pick up.

Phone:(204)746-5095.

Hay Tarps All Tie Downs Included

10 Available Sizes

Buy and Sell

anything you need through the

Call Mark @ Haybusters:

(800) 371-7928 haybusters.com

WANTED: DAIRY, BEEF, GRASS & Straw bales in large square bales. Phone Mark 1-800-371-7928, Winnipeg.

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Grain Wanted

Contact Denis or Ben for pricing ~ 204-325-9555 WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328

BUYING:

HEATED & GREEN CANOLA • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed “ON FARM PICK UP”

1-877-250-5252

Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd.

Buy and Sell

A Season to Grow… anything Only Days toyou Pay!

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HELP WANTED: WE HAVE a position available on our dairy farm near Haywood for a motivated person who is capable of working independently. Must have a good working knowledge of dairy cows & computers. Competitive wages. If interested, please Call:(204)379-2640 or (204)745-7864.

CAREERS Help Wanted DAIRY FARM HAS FULL-TIME & part-time milking positions available. Shift work required. $10-$16 per hour depending on experience, plus bonuses. To apply email resume to rsbraun@nlif.ca or fax resume to (204)355-9210 or call(204)355-4133 leave message.

DAIRY FARM LOOKING FOR a full-time mechanically inclined person who enjoys operating farm equipment & performing milking & general farm chores. $10-$16 per hour depending on experience, plus bonuses, possible housing accommodations. To apply email resume to rsbraun@nlif.ca or fax resume to (204)355-9210 or call(204)355-4133 leave message.

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Feed Wanted

Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Jesse Vanderveen

1-800-782-0794

TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous

www.delmarcommodities.com

37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Email: vscltd@mts.net

Advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator Classifieds, it’s a Sure Thing!

EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. NEW STOCK. 10-yr Warranty. Prices starting at $15,100.

Leasing available. Available at Sokal Industries Ltd. Phone: (204)334-6596 e-mail: sokalind@mymts.net

CAREERS

Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted

FEDERATION TIRE: 1100X12, 2000X20, used aircraft. Toll free 1-888-452-3850

**SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY**

PEDIGREED SEED Cereal – Various FOR SALE: CERTIFIED FALCON Winter Wheat.

Phone James Farms Ltd, (204)222-8785 or Toll Free 1-866-283-8785.

DEMANDE D’OFFRES Agriculture et Agri Food Canada Brandon Research Centre nécessite environ 235 acres de Canola Custom combinés et transportée par camion à désigné site. Toutes les parties intéressées veuillez appellent 204 726-7650 afin d’obtenir un package de soumission. Offres fermer 31 aoûtst.

TRAILERS Livestock Trailers

Dealer inquiries welcome

PEDIGREED SEED

TENDER REQUEST Agriculture & Agri Food Canada Brandon Research Centre requires approximately 235 acres of Canola Custom combined and trucked to designated site. All interested parties please call 204726-7650 to obtain a bid package.

Tenders close August 31st.

TIRES

5 LOCATIONS to serve you!

“Naturally Better!”

Soybean Crushing Facility (204) 331-3696

TENDERS

NOW BUYING Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Licensed & Bonded P.O. Box 1236 129 Manitoba Rd. Winkler, MB. R6W 4B3

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS Heated/Spring Threshed Lightweight/Green/Tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics and By-Products √ ON-FARM PICKUP √ PROMPT PAYMENT √ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, MINNEDOSA

1-204-724-6741

DAIRY FARM NEAR LABROQUERIE is looking for a Herdsman to work in a new robotic barn, has to be A.I. experienced, has to enjoy working with cows & electronics. Please call (204)424-5109 or (204)326-0168.

JODALE PERRY CORP. IS currently accepting applications from energetic and qualified individuals to join our Morden team for the following full time position: CAD Specialist. The CAD Specialist is responsible for the design process in the development of new products at Jodale Perry. The CAD Specialist reports to the Engineering Manager / EIT. The ideal candidate will have experience and abilities in the following: Diploma in Engineering Design & Drafting Technology; CAD Software proficient; Pro Engineer would be preferred but not required; Competent in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel; Competent in BOM maintenance in electronic database software; Manage design responsibilities according to scheduling plan provided by Design Mgr; Develop detailed lists of materials as per design; Provide Engineered Mechanical Dwg. Packages for mfg. purposes; Communicate effectively with production staff & CAD Team; Excellent communication skills; Must be able to work independently and within a team. For more information regarding Jodale Perry Corp. visit our website at: www.jodaleperry.com.

Please forward your resume along with references in confidence to: Jodale Perry Corp. 300 Route 100 Morden, MB. R6M 1A8, Fax: (204)822-9111 Email: darmstrong@jodaleperry.com. We appreciate all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.