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Canola crop succumbs to final blow with May 30 frost A blizzard, a frost, flooding, crusting, flea beetle and another frost have prompted many Manitoba farmers to reseed their canola

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ore niche and specialty made-in-Manitoba products will catch the eye of customers with the launch of 60 additional new products through the provincial Buy Manitoba program.

The Manitoba Food Processors Association (MFPA) has helped Red River Co-op stores in Winnipeg link up with more than a dozen local food companies.

It means new exposure for 17 additional food processors and more awareness for consumers about the food products being created right here at home, said MFPA staff.

“Our goal is to put more Manitoba food on Manitobans’ plates, and our new partnership with Red River Co-op is assisting us in making a huge leap in that direction,” said Jennifer Strath, manager of the Buy Manitoba program.

The Red River Co-op unveiled its Buy Manitoba initiative on its first anniversary after buy-

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anitoba farmers this week were scrambling to find canola and flaxseed to replant fields destroyed by a widespread frost early May 30.

“It’s as widespread as we’ve seen for frost for quite a while,” David Van Deynze, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s (MASC) claim services manager, said June 1.

“We can’t keep up with the claims coming in right now.”

Western Manitoba was hardest hit, followed by the central region, he said. Far fewer claims were coming from eastern Manitoba, he added.

For many farmers, including pedigreed seed grower Warren Ellis at Wawanesa, this latest frost was the last straw.

Ellis said he expects to have to reseed 30 per cent of his crops.

The canola he planted May 5 was frozen and cut down by sleet May 17 during a storm that hit most of the rest of southern Manitoba. It recovered. But then it was damaged by flea beetles.

“I just don’t think it was meant to be,” Ellis said in an interview June 1. “We had a faint hope that maybe the canola was hardened off and maybe would survive the frost, but no, we went out this morning and it’s not coming back.”

Ellis’s story is typical, said Anastasia Kubinec, oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. A lot of canola fields were borderline after the last storm, flea beetles and soil crusting, she said. That’s probably why so few farmers were See CANOLA FROST on page 7 »

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INSIDE

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Canada egg imports squeezed Avian influenza in the U.S. is increasing transport costs

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CROPS Delaying resistance Tank mixing has proven to work, but a Canadian researcher warns farmers must do more

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FEATURE Labelling and GMOs The unthinkable is happening, says Sylvain Charlebois

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CROSSROADS Country doctors Well, they might be, thanks to a program giving them a taste of rural medicine

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Customers buy more if they can use credit cards at farmers’ markets WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Puyallup, Wash.

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armers’ markets wanting to increase purchases by customers should consider accepting more than just cash or cheques as payment, according to Washington State University researchers.

“Customers are willing to buy more if they have other payment options,” said Karina Gallardo, a WSU associate professor and extension specialist in the School of Economic Sciences. “They may not necessarily pay more, but they’ll buy more.”

That’s one of the results of a study recently published in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review. Gallardo and her colleagues worked with 12 farmers’ markets around Washington, providing them with electronic payment machines that could accept credit or debit cards and electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.

They then surveyed 12 managers, 48 vendors and 96 customers from the markets. The surveys showed that customers at farmers’ markets care primarily about having local vendors and highquality produce. The surveys didn’t show that electronic payment options would draw in more people, but that running out of cash would limit purchases.

In the study, farmers’ market managers received a machine paid for by a Washington State Department of Agriculture specialty crop block grant. Instead of customers using their credit cards at each vendor booth, they purchased tokens from the manager by credit, debit or EBT card. The vendors accepted the tokens and cashed them in with the manager at the end of the day.

“Cash is fast, which is why vendors like it,” Gallardo said. “And if the technology goes down,

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it really slows down their business. But if the manager has the machine, then it doesn’t affect the farmer as much if it’s not working.”

For managers, the survey showed they liked offering another service for customers that also benefited vendors. The managers want lower fees and reliable, high-quality technology in the machines. The survey showed they were willing to pay a little more for that reliability.

“Most of the time, it was the managers themselves running the machines,” Gallardo said.

“They didn’t want to deal with faulty equipment.”

The study, published in February, is based on data collected in 2011. Gallardo hopes to start new surveys to see if technological advances in electronic payments, using devices like the Square credit card reader or smartphone apps, have changed how vendors and customers interact.

“Making purchases easier for customers is helpful, but it still comes down to high-quality, local produce,” Gallardo said. “At the end of the day, that’s the biggest draw for farmers’ markets.”

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Agriculture in the Classroom formalizes and elects chair After more than 15 years of directing the Manitoba chapter of Agriculture in the Classroom, Johanne Ross has been elected as the chair of the national chapter

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

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national chapter of A g r i c u l t u re i n t h e Classroom (AITC) is now an official not-for-profit organization and has elected Manitoba’s Johanne Ross as its leader.

Ross has led AITC-Manitoba as the executive director for more than 15 years. She began her new role as the chair of the organization’s national chapter on May 20.

“Johanne has worked passionately over the past 10 years to help the national group to formalize officially as a not-for-profit organization,” said Christa Wright, AITC-Newfoundland and Labrador representative and vice-chair of the newly elected AITC-Canada board of directors. “She has gained the respect of partners and stakeholders, which has allowed her to champion national AITC-Canada initiatives like Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week, introducing the importance of agriculture to over 30,000 students in 2015. Her collaborative nature and knowledge of agriculture issues across Canada make her the ideal leader to shepherd AITCCanada into this exciting next phase.”

All chapters of AITC are designed to educate and create a link between youth and the agriculture industry with the hope of instilling a better understanding in urban audiences and possibly inspiring some to pursue a career in agriculture.

Ross will now split her time between AITC-Canada and AITC-Manitoba. Her role in the national organization will focus on developing relationships with government and industry, fundraising and delivering some national education projects.

“I have been involved with both organizations for a number of years and within the last three years the national board decided it was time to formalize our organization,” said Ross. “It is amazing since we have become official how many partners have already

come forward to be involved with us in programming. I think this is the right time for this and the industry is very much behind us.”

The national organization currently has seven provincial board members, representing Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario.

“One of the priorities I will have as chair will be to attract the provinces that are currently not involved. We would love to see New Brunswick, B.C. and the territories join us.”

As for the AITC-Manitoba, Sue Clayton, a former AITCManitoba board member, has been hired on as the associate executive director to fill the part-time gap. Clayton previously worked for the faculty of agricultural and food sciences with the University of Manitoba.

“Nothing will change in Manitoba in terms of our programming and education, we have just been able to add a new person to the team and she will be taking on some of my responsibilities,” said Ross.

“I don’t know what is going to happen after the year term, but if I am to move into a fulltime position with the national organization, I will have had a year to train a person in my role who gets to work beside me.”

Ross notes that along with gaining participation from uninvolved provinces, fundraising and acquiring funding will be a top priority.

“We will be applying for some government funding now that we are an official organization. I have had many conversations with Minister Ritz that have been quite positive and we are really looking forward to initiating an agreement with them to be able to develop some national programming and resources.”

AITC-Canada is currently investigating five different projects with industry partners to develop new programs, and will have a few things coming down the pipe for the national effort to deliver in classrooms across Canada.

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U.S. wheat industry alleges Canada discriminates

U.S. Wheat Associates says Canada’s grading system is like COOL in reverse

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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he United States’ wheat lobby is glad to be rid of Canada’s single-desk wheat seller; now it wants better access to Canadian wheat markets.

U.S. Wheat Associates sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz May 20 saying Canadian wheat grading and varietal registration regulations unfairly discriminate against U.S. imports.

“It is readily apparent to us that Canada’s treatment of imported wheat is less favourable than that of domestic wheat through its grading system,” says the letter, likening it to U.S. country-oforigin labelling (COOL) rules for meat.

“Specifically, the WTO Appellate Body found that the COOL (country-of-origin labelling) measure was ‘inconsistent with Article 2.1 of the TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade) Agreement because it accords less favourable treatment to imported livestock than to like domestic livestock,’” the letter from the U.S. Wheat Associates and National Association of Wheat Growers says.

“U.S. producers are at a direct disadvantage in the Canadian system because Canadian law requires that imported wheat be assigned the lowest official grade established, thereby requiring segregation,” the letter says.

“Furthermore, the VRS places undue burdens on registering U.S.-grown varieties by including irrelevant agronomic factors that are never specified by an enduser and thus add no value to a transaction.”

The U.S. is not on the brink of filing a WTO complaint, but American wheat farmers believe they’ve been more than patient since the Canadian Wheat Board lost its monopoly in 2012, Dalton Henry, U.S. Wheat Associates director of policy said in an interview May 27.

In 2013-14, Canadian wheat exports to the U.S. jumped by 66 per cent to three million tonnes, he said. “Because of the hurdles, very small volumes of (American) wheat cross the border,” even when there’s a price advantage to do so, Henry said.

Canada is making changes that should address U.S. concern.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced recommending committees will be allowed to use data from American wheat trials, speeding up the registration process. And if passed, Bill C-48 will allow registered American wheats to get the same Canadian grade as if they were grown in Canada.

Unfortunately, C-48 could die on the order paper, Henry said.

U.S. Wheat Associates is not opposed to wheat breeders focusing on agronomic traits, which is a requirement for varietal registration here; it just doesn’t see that it’s relevant to wheat buyers.

U.S. Wheat Associates doesn’t know how much American wheat will come to Canada when Canadian regulations change.

North Dakota wheat production averages 9.3 million tonnes a year — almost three times Manitoba’s.

Twenty-five per cent or 2.3 million tonnes of North Dakota’s wheat production is within 50 miles of a Canadian elevator, Henry said.

“That certainly wouldn’t be the amount that would move, but we

see that as the potential if the U.S. farmer had the ability to truck across the border,” Henry said. “(T)he Canadian industry has been really good at working on this with us and helping to put forward changes through C-48.”

Ritz is also on board.

“Our government understands the importance of the highly integrated North American agriculture industry to our overall economy,” he said in an email May 22. “That is why we introduced Bill C-48, which will enable the same registered grain grown in the U.S. to be given a Canadian grade. These important changes would have never been possible let alone considered under the old single desk.”

Changes to Canada’s wheat registration system will benefit Canadian farmers with more options and also remove an American trade irritant, said Cereals Canada president Cam Dahl.

“And in no way would that compromise Canadian quality,” he added. “Our quality control system remains in place.”

National Farmers Union president Terry Boehm disagrees.

Accommodating Amer ican wheats will undermine Canada’s high-quality “brand” benefiting multinational grain companies at farmers’ expense, he said.

“We have had a massive plum given to them (Americans) with the destruction of the single-desk Canada Wheat Board and this is just another signal that they won’t be content until they’ve destroyed every mechanism that we have,” Boehm said from his farm near Allan, Sask. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Time for a rethink

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he numbers surrounding the bird flu epidemic change each day. But they are staggering.

Early this week, the USDA was reporting 197 confirmed outbreaks among poultry flocks with losses of 44.6 million fowl, many of them egg-laying hens.

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) predicts the number of birds affected will climb to 50 million over the Laura Rance next four months.

Editor Egg prices are rising amidst fear of shortages. Reuters reports nearly 30 per cent of U.S. breaker eggs — which includes liquid, dried or frozen eggs used by food manufacturers — have disappeared, leaving processors scrambling to find alternative sources of supply or egg alternatives. There is already speculation that the cost of a Thanksgiving turkey will be higher in the fall.

Twelve per cent of the nation’s egg-laying capacity has been wiped out in a matter of weeks.

Ironically, it is also causing a glut of chicken and lower meat prices because cheap feed increased the supply of poultry meat just as the bird flu struck and export markets started closing their borders.

The effect on grain markets is just emerging. Not only are producers who have had to depopulate barns selling off the feed grains they had in storage, but the decline in production as the industry recuperates from depopulation, cleanup and quarantines will reduce the demand for feed for years. Analysts say that once this is over, it will take up to two years for the layer sector to recover and rebuild. Grain prices were already pressured.

Some analysts are predicting the egg supply squeeze will cost consumers upwards of $8 million in higher costs. The cost of “breaker eggs” used in processing has tripled since April when the first egg-laying flock was identified. Grocery store eggs have risen from US$1.19 a dozen to over $2 a dozen over the past month, wire services report.

Then there is the cost of containment, cleanup and producer compensation — in the hundreds of millions. State officials in Indiana are training prison inmates to help with euthanizing birds and cleaning up the aftermath. The stench of dead birds is so overpowering, neighbours are leaving the infected areas in Iowa. Poultry exhibitions are being cancelled at state fairs.

People are afraid to ride their bicycles near waterways for fear their tires might pick up contaminated feces and spread it further. As one resident said, the family assumes “that wherever we go, the entire environment is contaminated,” according to Reuters. Affected producers and processors are laying off their workers for lack of work.

Yet there continues to be references in the media to the U.S., with its highly consolidated and concentrated system, as being a “low-cost” producer.

Globally, these outbreaks are rising. The OIE reports that bird flu outbreaks have surfaced in 28 countries so far in 2015, up from 19 countries in 2014 and 14 countries in 2013.

With small outbreaks in B.C. and Ontario, Canada has not been spared. But our system here has been able to keep it contained — so far. Some have credited supply management, which has resulted in a larger number of smaller operations that are widely dispersed. That’s food for thought.

However, we sit on the same migratory bird routes, which are believed to be how the virus spreads from one region to another. There is already speculation that another outbreak could surface as the weather cools off in the fall. There are concerns these viruses could mutate to become a public health issue too.

In light of all this, it is important to remember, this is a manmade problem.

We can’t blame the birds. These viruses are constantly evolving in the environment. In the wild, the birds adapt and for the most part, survive — although they continue to carry the virus.

As pointed out by Earl Brown, a professor emeritus at the University of Ottawa who spent most of his career studying the relationship between birds and viruses, modern poultry production methods have created an ideal environment for these viruses to mutate into more virulent forms. Housing million of birds in close proximity makes it possible for the viruses to quickly move from bird to bird, changing as they go.

As well, disease containment efforts euthanize all birds, including the ones that might have survived — so no natural immunity evolves. Instead, the population becomes ever more vulnerable.

News stories emerged in recent weeks about contaminated sites in Iowa at which biosecurity was either lax or absent.

Some state authorities are considering road barricades.

But it is doubtful that more biosecurity will prove to be more than a stop-gap measure. It’s time to rethink poultry production methods. laura@fbcpublishing.com

COOL repeal not a done deal

by Alan Guebert

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n the chaos that surrounded Congress leaving Washington, D.C. for a flag-waving Memorial Day holiday, your House Ag Committee found time May 20 to vote to kill country-oforigin labelling, or COOL, for beef, pork, and chicken sold in the U.S. The Ag Committee vote was the latest confusing government move to keep, then kill, then keep, then change, then kill one of the most popular, definitive food labelling laws in the world.

In fact, country-of-origin labelling for red meat and poultry is so popular around the world that more than 60 nations have a World Trade Organization-legal version of it, noted Ranking Member Collin Peterson, D-MN, prior to the lopsided, 38-6 committee vote to repeal.

Repealing the law will take full House and Senate approval, then White House consent.

While the first step is all but assured, the glacially slow Senate may not even take up the idea and, if it does, approval is not guaranteed.

If Congress does move to kill COOL, the White House would be in a bind. For years it has been a consistent supporter of the inconsistent: it supports both COOL and the WTO. If forced to choose one over the other, however, bet that it picks the WTO — with regret, to be sure, but without pause.

The incredibly fast Ag Committee action 48 hours after the latest WTO ruling was a huge victory for Big Ag and a stinging defeat for consumers and transparency.

Truth is, COOL isn’t about food safety; it never was. COOL is about freedom to choose — your right to know everything you can about what you buy to put in your mouth.

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Shameful as it is for Congress to, again, work to deny Americans this valuable right, three socalled farm groups — the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Producers Council, and the National Milk Producers Federation — have more to be ashamed of.

Since COOL’s legislative inception in 2002, these groups have spent millions to buy onesided, anti-COOL studies they’ve used to condemn it; they’ve helped finance years-long lawsuits to fight its implementation (the money went down a rat hole; Federal Courts have consistently held the law constitutional) or have it killed.

Their anti-COOL stance is simple to understand. Influential agbiz group members have hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars riding on unrestricted global trade. That means any law that slows exports of U.S. meat or milk products abroad or the import of foreign animals and food here costs ’em markets, sales, and profits.

COOL backers get it. What they will never understand, however, is why Big Ag has not used its legal firepower, political influence, and deep pockets to develop a workable country-of-origin labelling policy that is both WTO legal and delivers what more than eight out of 10 Americans say they want to know: whether or not the chicken they’re eating is Chinese or the sirloin on the grill is Sonoran.

Other countries have COOL. What, we’re not as smart or clever as them? Aren’t we “exceptional?”

In fact, if America and its farmers and ranchers are truly “exceptional,” as Big Ag and these anti-COOL commodity groups unfailingly sing, why then is what U.S. farmers and ranchers grow and sell in their own country not good enough to even be labelled American?

The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada. www.farmandfoodfile.com

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anitoba’s southwest has historically been considered a bit on the dry side, but that reputation was beginning to change in 1999. Our June 3 issue featured several stories on dealing with that year’s deluge. Many farmers were said to be seeding from hilltop to hilltop, aerial sprayers were hoping for federal government approval to apply glyphosate and Manitoba Crop Insurance was considering a deadline extension. Area vets reported many cases of pneumonia, scours and coccidiosis in calves because of the wet conditions.

As today, antibiotic resistance resulting from its use in livestock feed was a concern, and EU scientists were recommending a phase-out. Above that story was one about Prince Charles and his concern about the safety of genetically modified food.

Insect resistance to pesticides was also in the news — an Agriculture Canada scientist said 90 per cent of the potato beetles tested in Manitoba were highly or totally resistant to at least one chemical family.

We reported on yet another barn fire with a large loss of hogs, and our editorial called for action — over the previous five years there had been an average of 46 barn fires per year with an average loss of $4.2 million.

The boom-bust U.S. dairy market was back into a boom phase, and U.S. producers were scouring the Canadian countryside for replacement heifers. Manitoba livestock broker and now-MP James Bezan said he had been selling more than 100 animals per month into Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

The revenge of the food consumer The USDA has decided to act on growing pressure and establish a voluntary program to label food products with non-GMO content

by Sylvain Charlebois Innsbruck, Austria / Troy Media

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hat was unthinkable a few years ago is now happening. In an unprecedented move, the United States Department of Agriculture has established a voluntary program to label food products with non-GMO content.

Non-GMOs already exist in the marketplace, but none of them are sanctioned by the government. At the request of a global food company, whose name has not been disclosed, the USDA decided to act on growing pressure coming from interest groups and the public concerning this issue.

In addition, Chipotle Mexican Grill recently became the first fast-food chain restaurant to voluntarily label menu items that contain GMOs. Whole Foods and Ben & Jerry’s have since followed suit. Countries such as Hungary are now introducing regulations to ban the cultivation of GMO crops.

In a world focused on the utility of GMOs, these moves were a long time coming.

Through the development of GMOs, the biotechnology industry has provided better yields and increased efficiency to farmers; however, they have also neglected consumer education in the process.

Public engagement with the seeds and traits industry, for example, was minimal at best. For decades, interest groups have capitalized on this significant information void, leveraged by consumers’ increasing appetite to know more about food systems in general.

Interest groups have generated content with self-funded research, well-organized rallies and marches supported by social media, and highly influential public relation campaigns. This collective awakening about the nature of food has taken many by surprise, including policy-makers. The era in which the dumbing-down of food intelligence as the preferred method in risk communication is long gone.

In fairness, the public discourse on GMOs was rarely science based, but this did not matter.

Food is intertwined with culture, trends, tastes, traditions, emotions, and most importantly, relationships.

The vital foundation to any good relationships is trust, and many consumers do not trust leading global seed companies. It is not because of the science of GMOs, but rather due to a lack

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Some consumers do want GEingredient-free food products, but the majority simply expects to know what it is buying either way.

of understanding about the technology itself and its associated risks. The industry’s weak approach to consumers has completely polarized the debate on the issue, making any public education campaign unlikely to succeed.

GMO labelling was never about risk communication, food safety or public health; it was primarily about transparency. Some consumers do want GE-ingredient-free food products, but the majority simply expects to know what it is buying either way. With trans fats, sodium, sugar and many other additives, the food industry has incorporated ingredients into food without consumers’ moral consent.

As a result, consumer skepticism has only grown over the past few decades, and the food industry has taken notice, which is why it’s now making its move. It is only a matter of time before this effort spills into Canada.

The introduction of labels is a positive addition to the conversation. They give the biotech-

Lyme disease testing should be encouraged Since Lyme disease was first reported in Manitoba in 1999, the prevalence of the disease has surged. There were 19 confirmed or probable cases in Manitoba in 2012 and 34 confirmed or probable cases in 2014.

Because Lyme disease is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to its hidden and dormant symptoms, there were likely considerably more cases in Manitoba last year.

Given the proliferation of this serious disease, the NDP government should offer and encourage screening and treatment. Unfortunately, the opposite is occurring. Under the NDP, attempting to secure a test for Lyme disease is like pulling teeth.

Infectious disease physician Dr. Allan Ronald has described Lyme disease as much the same kind of emerging illness that West Nile virus was a decade ago. Though Lyme disease has become increasingly prevalent in Manitoba, accurate and adequate testing and treatment for it have proven challenging.

nology industry reason to state its GMO case to the CEOs of our food supply chain, the consumer. For example, the non-browning apple Arctic, a genetically engineered product, will hit stores next year.

It will be interesting to see how consumers react to a very proximate, physical GMO they can bring home. Consumers have the opportunity to make the food industry they deserve, and labels give them an opportunity to make informed decisions.

At the moment, many consumers feel powerless. Labelling policies are potent tools which will likely demystify the scientific process behind genetically modified crops.

Food corporations have built empires through a study of the economics of agriculture and food. What is now more influential than ever, however, is the politics of food. For some time, many corporations settled for a more or less apolitical position. But now corporations have come to realize that they can be strong advocates for farmers, consumers and their communities, and still be profitable.

We still don’t know which mega-corporation requested the USDA to opt for a non-GMO labelling program. But one thing we can be sure of is that this undisclosed company clearly appreciates how potentially transformative food politics can be.

Troy Media columnist Sylvain Charlebois is a professor at the Food Institute at the University of Guelph. He is currently on leave at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. www.troymedia. com

Despite its lack of action on Lyme disease, the NDP government issued a media bulletin this month to encourage “Manitobans to take precautions to minimize risks of tick exposure.”

It’s clear the government is aware of the problem — it just doesn’t want to do anything about it. As a result, some patients are going to clinics in British Columbia, Seattle or Minnesota for treatment.

NDP waste is threatening essential frontline services, and Lyme disease testing and treatment are a clear case in point. Manitobans deserve a health-care system that works when they need it.

As the Progressive Conservative critic for healthy living and seniors, I urge all Manitobans who feel neglected by the health-care system regarding Lyme disease to contact my office at (204) 945-5639.

Cliff Graydon, Opposition Critic for Healthy Living and Seniors, Progressive Conservative MLA for Emerson

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FROM PAGE ONE PRODUCTS Continued from page 1

ing four grocery stores from Canada Safeway last spring.

The stores will now carry made-in-Manitoba products such as the gourmet dips and sauces of Bessie’s Best gourmet dips and sauces, new dairy products such as Cornell Creme specialty ice creams, and a fresh soft cheese maker Dairy Fairy, plus products from companies such as Neva Hydroponic Farm and Prairie Flour Mills.

Smak Dab Gourmet Foods is another new product line on the Co-ops’ shelves. It’s a big leap forward for the entrepreneur who created them. Carly Minish made her debut as a Manitoba food maker only last summer at farmers’ markets.

“Buy Manitoba has been an especially important program for new companies like me, with advisers who have helped me navigate the ins and outs of running a food business,” said the young mustard maker.

The 300-member MFPA, a not-for-profit industry-run association, administers the Buy Manitoba program, which was rolled out in 2012 at Canada Safeway in Winnipeg. The main goal of the program is to help consumers easily identify made-in-Manitoba foods on store shelves and encourage more purchasing of processed and fresh Manitoba foods.

“One of the key reasons we are keen on helping companies get established in the Manitoba market is that it prepares them to pursue markets in the rest of Canada and potentially export markets,” said Dave Shambrock, MFPA executive director.

Approximately 120 Manitoba companies now participate in the Buy Manitoba program.

In the first two years of operation, Buy Manitoba has resulted in incremental cash register sales amounting to about $7.4 million, and an overall sales increase of about five per cent annually for the top 25 participating companies.

“Are we happy about that?

Deliriously so,” said Shambrock. “A half a per cent increase in sales in our industry is huge.”

There’s potential for more uptake by more companies too.

“It comes down to how many companies in the province that are capable of selling to grocery stores. There’s a lot of discussion about that,” he said.

He estimates there’s probably about 250 or more businesses that could be supplying larger stores.

This partnership forged with Red River Co-op, and MFPA working with its stores to match their product needs with Manitoba companies that could supply them is one of the ways the Buy Manitoba program is now evolving, Shambrock said.

Beyond a promotions and awareness campaign, staff supporting Buy Manitoba are now putting more time into helping small food businesses grow, he said. Eventually it would like to have programs in place to help new startups and small to medium businesses deal with the complexities of the regulatory operating environment too.

“Companies need help on all fronts, they need help with their product, with their package design, their promotion campaign, and for sure they need support in terms of regulatory understanding,” he said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Locally processed foods are getting a higher profile in Red River Co-op stores in Winnipeg. photo: supplied

“Our goal is to put more Manitoba food on Manitobans’ plates, and our new partnership with Red River Co-op is assisting us in making a huge leap in that direction.”

Strong WOMEN Strong WORLD

Jennifer Strath Manager of the Buy Manitoba program

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY The Manitoba Women’s Institute would sincerely like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution towards making the MWI 2015 Annual Provincial Convention held in Winnipeg, MB on May 8th & 9th, such a success:

AgAdvantage Ltd Bayer Crop Science Inc. Canadian Association of Farm Advisors Chapel Lawn Funeral Home Clark’s Poultry Inc. Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. Grosse Isle WI HyLife Kletke Seed Farm Ltd. Leo’s Sales & Service Ltd.

Manitoba Co-operator Manitoba Egg Farmers Manitoba Harvest Hemp Manitoba Turkey Producers Mei-West Enterprises Inc. Province of Manitoba, Status of Women Division Rosser Holsteins Ltd. Rural Municipality of Rosser Webber Printing Westman Aerial Spraying Ltd

Thank you!

Lisa Dyck will be marketing her Cornell Creme ice cream through more Winnipeg stores thanks to Buy Manitoba. file photo

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waiting a few days to see how their crop might recover. Other factors included rain in the forecast and approaching seeding deadlines.

Borderline The full crop insurance coverage deadlines for canola in Areas 1 and 2 are June 15 and 10; the reduced coverage deadlines are June 20 and 15.

Farmers should increase their canola-seeding rate to aid earlier maturity, Kubinec said. It’s just three months until September 1 and the risk of a fall frost.

Ellis said he’s never seen flax frozen in the spring before and was trying to get an expert opinion before reseeding it, he said.

While popular varieties of canola could be in short supply, most farmers should be able to find canola of some type to plant.

According to a Facebook post, one seed grower said farmers in the Somerset area were reseeding 15,000 acres of canola and 10,000 of flax.

“Every half-ton I saw yesterday (May 31) had canola seed in the back of it,” said Kubinec.

“Monsanto and Bayer, their reps are running around with canola seed, so is Canterra, and Brett Young Seeds was taking seed orders this morning.”

While having to seed canola fields again will eat up some of the farmers’ time, it won’t be much of an additional cost, she added.

“Some of the companies, if they’re reseeding back to the same variety, they are giving them a heavy discount on the seed, and they will get a reseed benefit from MASC.”

Below zero WeatherFarm data shows the temperature hit -2 C 5 a.m.

May 30 in Fannystelle. Areas around Elm Creek and Elie fell

“We had a faint hope that maybe the canola was hardened off and maybe would survive the frost, but no, we went out this morning and it’s not coming back.”

Warren Ellis

to -1 around the same time.

In Brandon, temperatures dropped to -3.

Bill Craddock, who farms near Fannystelle, said many of the fields in the region were “wiped out” by the frost.

“From Starbuck east we have been more fortunate, but west of Starbuck has been less fortunate,” said Ed Rempel, president of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association.

The frost compounded worries about the size of the crop in Canada, the biggest producer and exporter of canola, a futures trader said. Some crops on Western Canada’s Prairies have struggled with too little moisture, and the number of acres planted was already smaller than expected.

MASC still hadn’t caught up to all the reseeding claims from the storm May 16 to 18. By May 28 MASC had received around 750 — not far off the average of 800. But as of June 1 the number was 1,250 and expected to keep rising this week, Van Deynze said.

MASC was so overwhelmed with claims that in some cases it is allowing farmers to reseed canola back to canola without first getting it adjusted or leaving a check strip. However, that option is only available in certain areas and farmers must get permission from their local MASC office first, Van Deynze stressed.

Some crop insurance seeding deadlines have already passed and more are approaching.

For example, the deadline for seeding soybeans and getting full crop insurance coverage in soybean Areas 2 and 3 was May 31. The reduced coverage deadline for soybean Areas 2 and 3 is June 6.

The full and reduced coverage deadlines in soybean Area 1 is June 6 and June 11, respectively.

The deadline for seeding grain corn and getting full coverage in grain corn Areas 2, 3 and 4 was May 30; the deadline for reduced coverage is June 4.

The deadlines for full and reduced coverage in grain corn Area 1 is June 6 and June 11, respectively.

Get the full list of crop insurance seeding deadlines at: https://www.masc.mb.ca/masc. nsf/crop_seeding_deadlines. html. allan@fbcpublishing.com with files from Reuters

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The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) Bean App is now available in the App Store for free download to Apple device users.

The Bean App also features a brand new Seeding Rate Calculator to determine the economically optimum seeding rate in addition to the previously existing Soybean Plant Stand Assessor and Soybean Yield Estimator tools.

The Bean App will continue to be available as a web application for Android, BlackBerry and Windows users. Download the MPSG Bean App free from the App Store or iTunes for Apple devices or use the web application here for Android, BlackBerry, and Windows.

Features include: • Seeding Rate Calculator determines the economically optimum seeding rate by first identifying the economically optimum target plant stand. The optimum target plant stand fluctuates depending on soybean price and seed cost. A suggested seeding rate is then calculated based on expected seed survival which is farm specific depending on equipment, field conditions, seed quality etc.

• Plant Stand Assessor can be used to assess live plant populations three to four weeks after planting and provide feedback based on scientific research conducted in Manitoba.

• Soybean Yield Estimator can be used in late summer to ‘estimate’ soybean yield. You may find it useful to estimate your soybean yield to help aid in judging storage capacity and budgeting.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 4, 2015

Hydro loans to help mitigate dangerous radon

FESTIVALS

Manitoba has the highest rate of elevated levels of the cancer-causing gas in Canada

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h e C a n a d i a n Ca n c e r Society and the Manitoba Lung Association are applauding a new Manitoba Hydro program offering homeowner loans for radon abatement projects at a time when there is growing alarm over higher-than-acceptable levels in homes across the province.

“Manitoba has more homes than any other province with higher-than-acceptable radon levels, according to Health Canada guidelines,” said Sheila McIntosh of the Manitoba Lung Association in a release. “As people become aware of this, it is important to have solutions that provide Manitobans an affordable way to reduce their radon levels.”

Radon gas is colourless and odourless, but prolonged exposure to high levels of radon gas can lead to lung cancer, both in smokers and in non-smokers.

Sixteen per cent of lung cancers in Canada are attributed to radon exposure, second only to smoking as the leading cause. The only way to know the radon level in your home is to test.

According to Health Canada’s Cross-Canada Survey 24 per cent of Manitoba homes test above the acceptable levels for safe radon exposure. Nationally, the level is about seven per cent.

However, the Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes found more than 40 per cent of homes in many rural Manitoba communities — including Brandon, Morden and Dauphin, tested above the Canadian guideline. The report of levels found in communities across the province can be found here: http://www.hc‐sc.gc. ca/ewh‐semt/radiation/radon/ index‐eng.php.

As well, the Canadian Medical Association says the Canadian

limit of 200 Bq/m3 is double the World Health Organization’s limit of 100 Bq/m3. It has an editorial in the latest association journal calling on the federal government to align its guidelines with the WHO. “We are left in an odd situation in Canada,” writes Dr. Diane Kelsall, deputy editor, CMAJ. “Drivers and passengers are required to wear seatbelts, which are estimated to save about 1,000 lives per year. Smoke alarms are required in most jurisdictions, reducing the annual rate of fire-related deaths from 130 per million households by about two-thirds. Yet, the federal government has adopted a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach to radon, a proven carcinogen that is ubiquitous and causes thousands of deaths each year.”

Kelsall also calls for mandatory testing and mitigation in public buildings such as schools

and hospitals, as well as incorporation and enforcement of radon prevention measures into building codes, tax credits and financial relief for low-income Canadians to test for and mitigate any radon in their homes.

“There are proven techniques for Manitobans looking to reduce the radon levels in their homes,” said Pam Warkentin of C-NRPP, a national certification program that provides certification for Radon Measurement and Mitigation professionals.

“The most important thing they can do is test, and then contact a licensed contractor approved by C-NRPP.” L loyd Kuczek, Manitoba Hydro’s vice-president, Customer Care and Energy Conservation said the loan program is modelled after the utility’s Energy Finance Plan.

For details, visit www.hydro. mb.ca/loans.

Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact info at news@fbcpublishing.com.

June 3-7: Manitoba Summer Fair, Keystone Centre, 1175-18th St., Brandon. For info call 204-726-3590 or visit manitobasummerfair.com.

June 6: DIY Homesteader Festival, Nourished Roots Farm, Fraserwood. For more info visit homesteaderfest.ca.

June 6-7: Rockwood Fair, Stonewall. For info call 204-4675612 or email janicerutherford@ mymts.net.

June 7: Family Fun Day, Holland.

For info call 204-526-2263 or email Theresa@tntharness.com.

June 7: Back 40 Festival, Morden Park, Morden. Visit back40folkfest. com.

June 12-13: Lundar Agricultural Fair. For info call 204-278-3255 or visit www.lundarfair.com.

June 12-13: Olde Tyme Country Fair, Niverville. Visit www. nivervillefair.com.

June 12-21: Red River Exhibition, 3977 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For info call 204-888-6990 or visit www.redriverex.com.

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June 13: Foxwarren Fair. For info call 204-724-4912 or email foxyladycattleco@hotmail.com.

June 13-14: Festival de Patrimoine

Who’s Coming? Ag in Motion Exhibitor profile Ag in Motion, Western Canada’s only outdoor farm expo, is proud to offer farmers interactive exhibits, field demonstrations and crop plots from a wide diversity of exhibitors. A sample of Ag in Motion exhibitors will be featured in our “Exhibitor Profile” series, to inform you about some of the companies you can expect to see at this summer’s expo, July 21-23.

Ag in Motion Welcomes LEoN Mfg. Company Inc.

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EON MaNufacturiNg cOMpaNy iNc. is a global leader in material handling equipment. Headquartered in Saskatchewan, LEON is a founding exhibitor for the first ever ag in Motion, and will be showcasing a range of equipment through displays and demonstrations.

LEON will be bringing their complete 2015 product line of material handling equipment to ag in Motion. this includes LEON Bale Handlers, LEON Dozer Blades, LEON Land Scrapers, LEON Manure Spreaders, LEON pull Scrapers and LEON rear Blades. LEON will also be displaying raMrOD Mini Skid Loaders and several attachments.

LEON is excited for the opportunity to demonstrate some of their equipment. attendees will have a chance to see the 2015 line of pull Scrapers and raMrOD Mini Skid Loaders and attachments in action, on-site at the Expo.

“LEON is looking forward to this exciting new Saskatchewan trade show that offers valuable demonstration and display space, allowing LEON to properly showcase its material handling equipment,” says John Malinowski, president of LEON Mfg. company inc. “Demonstrating the product is not only beneficial to the company but also to potential customers who would normally have to rely on videos and brochures. this way they can see the equipment operating first-hand.”

Montcalm, 25 Brais Blvd., St. Joseph. Visit museestjoseph.ca/ festival/.

June 13-14: Pioneer Power and Equipment Club Show, Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon Airport. For more info call 204-763-4342.

June 19-20: Pelican Lake Ag Society Fair, Ninette. For info call 204-523-4139 or visit pelicanlakeagsociety.wix.com/ pelican-lake-ag.

June 20: Rapid City Fair. For info call 204-826-2273 or email mkbayes@xplornet.com.

June 20: Manitoba Highland Gathering, East Selkirk Recreation Centre, Strathcona Road and Hwy. 59, East Selkirk. Visit www. manitobahighlandgathering.org.

June 20-21: Turtle Mountain Fair, Boissevain. For info call 204-5340857 or email nicolekyle_88@ hotmail.com.

June 25-27: Dauphin Agricultural LEON’s knowledgeable staff will be available at their exhibit to answer any questions and concerns attendees may have. Malinowski adds, “it’s a perfect opportunity to display equipment and talk with farmers right in our own backyard.”

About LEoN Mfg. CoMpANy INC.

LEON Mfg. company inc. was created in 1952 and since then has been a pioneer for manufacturing quality material handling equipment. LEON was inspired by Stanley Malinowski, and founded by his son Leon Malinowski. Joined in 1967 by his brother and partner ray, LEON has built high quality material handling equipment that has earned

the company a worldwide reputation for award winning technical innovation, reliability, and outstanding performance. the helm has now been passed to a third generation. Lead by John, Linda and David, the next generation personifies the founders’ values that have made LEON a worldwide leader in materials handling equipment.

LEON has continued its constant evolution and its products are now available on all seven continents. this is what you can expect from every piece of equipment that bears the name LEON. Visit LEON at ag in Motion this summer! for more information on LEON visit their website at www.leonsmfg.com.

SOmETHing nEw iS in THE fiEld. ViSiT Ag in mOTiOn THiS SUmmEr - JUlY 21-23 For more information about Ag in Motion please call toll free: (800) 563-5441 or email: info@aginmotion.ca www.facebook.com/AginMotion

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Society Fair, Dauphin Fairgrounds.

For info call 204-638-4428 or visit www.dauphinagsociety.com.

June 25-28: Dauphin’s Countryfest, Hwy. 10 south of Dauphin. Visit www.countryfest.ca.

June 26-27: Killarney Fair, Killarney Agricultural Society Grounds. For info call 204534-6252 or visit www. killarneyagriculturalsociety.ca.

June 27: MacGregor Fair. For info call 204-771-2357 or visit www. macgregorfair.com.

June 27-28: Miami Fair and Rodeo. For info call 204-435-2288 or email janmoody@mymts.net.

June 27-28: Treherne Fair. For info call 204-723-2275 or email twinoaklimousin@hotmail.ca.

June 30-July 1: Glenboro Fair. For info call 204-827-2661.

June 30-July 1: Opasquia Canada Day Fair, The Pas. For info call 204-623-6771 or email opasquiaagsociety@outlook.com.

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July 1-4: Flin Flon Trout Festival. For info visit www. flinflontroutfestival.com.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 4, 2015

Monsanto looks beyond glyphosate

WHAT’S UP

The company may be looking to diversify its portfolio or sell off glyphosate altogether

By Carey Gillam Reuters

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onsanto Co., the world’s largest seed company, is also known for the popularity of its Roundup herbicide, a weed killer beloved by farmers and homeowners alike for its speed and deadly assault on tough weeds.

But Monsanto’s ongoing efforts to try to take over Swiss agrochemicals firm Syngenta, a rival whose product portfolio offers an array of agricultural chemicals, could spark a sell-off or de-emphasis of a product line that last year brought in roughly $5 billion, or a third of total revenues for Monsanto, according to industry sources.

The key ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate, the world’s most widely used weed-killing agent.

But glyphosate’s heavy use has led to high levels of weed resistance, and Monsanto, Syngenta, and rivals BASF, Dow AgroSciences, a unit of Dow Chemical, and others have been developing alternative herbicide options.

“It makes sense for them to do that, to move away from glyphosate,” said Piper Jaffray analyst Brett Wong. “They’ve been doing that internally for a while. As resistance continues to grow with glyphosate the value of that product is likely going to decline.”

Kerry Preete, Monsanto’s executive vice-president for global strategy told investors at a recent conference that in addition to

selling off Syngenta’s seeds and traits business to make the deal work, the company was open to selling “certain overlapping crop protection chemical assets that exist.”

Wong said China’s state-owned China National Chemical Corp., better known as ChemChina, is a good candidate to purchase Monsanto’s Roundup business, but Robert Lu, ChemChina’s VP in charge of overseas acquisitions told Reuters the company was not considering such a bid.

While Monsanto is known for Roundup, Syngenta has more than 30 herbicides brands using different active ingredients.

Syngenta officials publicly noted concerns with glyphosate and a need for alternatives years ago

and the company said last year it was actively pulling back its glyphosate-based Touchdown brand to focus on mixtures that address weed resistance.

Monsanto has been moving internally to pivot to a postglyphosate future for some time, building a biopesticide research pipeline, a farm data business unit and new biotech crops not dependent on glyphosate-tolerant traits.

Monsanto introduced Roundup to the world in 1974, and Roundup is the largest crop protection brand globally.

For fiscal 2014, net sales for Monsanto’s herbicide unit grew 13 per cent over 2013 with a five per cent spike in volumes and a 10 per cent hike in pricing.

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iverton-based Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) is sending 15 tonnes of Manitoba flax fibre and a delegation of Manitoba growers to France to explore the prospects for more processing in Manitoba.

The flax fibre will be put through a decortication process, which separates the fibre from the woody core, and then processed into a mat that can be

the final product and determine quality parameters.

“This trial is a key component of our strategy to keep Manitoba at the leading edge of developing biocomposites — which incorporate natural fibres from locally grown crops such as flax and hemp — to create a potentially alternative structural materials resource for industrial sectors such as agricultural machinery and automotive,” said Simon Potter VP of CIC. “It directly supports the devel-

June 17-19: Canada’s Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina. For more info visit myfarmshow.com or call 306-781-9200.

June 24-26: International Symposium on Bison Health, Radisson Hotel, 405-20th St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit www.bisonhealth.ca.

July 5-9: 14th International Rapeseed Congress, TCU Place, 35-22nd St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit event-wizard.com/ irc2015/0/welcome/.

School, University of Manitoba’s Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, Carman.

For more info or to register call 204745-5663.

There is potential for more flax processing in Manitoba used in composite manufacturing by ECB’s European partner EcoTechnilin and La Chanvrière de l’Aube (LCDA) in France.

ECB chief executive officer Mark Myrowich said the trial, slated for July 14 to 18 in France, is the first step towards setting up a decortication facility in Manitoba to supply the natural fibre composite industry in North America.

The Composite Innovation Center (CIC) is working with ECB and EcoTechnilin to test

June 12-13: Canadian Charolais Association annual general meeting, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info visit charolais.com.

July 7-9, 14-16: Crop Diagnostic

Flax farmers sought for French delegation Staff

Please forward your agricultural events to dave@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762.

opment of a complete supply chain for these renewable, advanced materials ensuring economic gains in the rural economy, especially back to the producer,” he said.

Myrowich is looking for interested Canadian flax growers who want to join him on this trial trip to France in July to witness the results and determine if this is a viable industry for Manitoba. Interested farmers can contact him at 204-7973797 or Mark@ecb.ca.

July 12-17: International Farm Management Congress, Universite Laval, Quebec City. For more info visit www.ifma20.org.

July 19-22: World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, Palais des congres de Montreal, 1001 Place JeanPaul-Riopelle, Montreal. For more info visit bio.org/worldcongress.

July 21-23: Ag in Motion: Western Canada’s Outdoor Farm Expo, Hwy. 16 northwest of Langham, Sask. For more info call 1-800-563-5441 or visit www.aginmotion.ca.

Celebrating the Registration of Prosper & Faller Seed Depot is excited to announce the successful registration of the Prosper and Faller wheat varieties.

We have waited a long time for the opportunity to make these high yielding US milling wheat varieties available to Western Canadian farmers.

We wish to celebrate this occasion by donating the entire production of Prosper wheat from the one of the first fields of Prosper sown since it became a registered variety, 105 acres just north of Crystal City, MB. The entire production will be donated to the Canadian Food Grains Bank to feed the hungry in third world nations.

Richardson has committed to becoming the sole retailer of Prosper Certified seed, apart from Warburtons contracting opportunities.

Faller Certified seed will be available at Seed Depot dealers for spring 2016.

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✔ Review Prosper agronomics at seeddepot.ca

✔ Have a look at the field on Hwy #3 just north of Crystal City

✔ Calculate the expected average yield in bushels per acre

✔ For contest rules and to submit your estimate visit seeddepot.ca

“Working Hard To Earn Your Trust”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 4, 2015

LIVESTOCK MARKETS

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 134.00 - 140.00 D3 Cows 120.00 - 130.00 Bulls 160.00 - 173.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 220.00 - 235.00 (801-900 lbs.)

220.00 - 245.00 (701-800 lbs.)

235.00 - 288.00 (601-700 lbs.)

275.00 - 325.00 (501-600 lbs.)

300.00 - 355.00 (401-500 lbs.)

320.00 - 375.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

180.00 - 215.00 (801-900 lbs.)

200.00 - 227.00 (701-800 lbs.)

210.00 - 237.00 (601-700 lbs.)

225.00 - 255.00 (501-600 lbs.)

240.00 - 282.00 (401-500 lbs.)

245.00 - 305.00

Heifers

Alberta South $ 201.25 - 203.10 — 140.00 - 156.00 120.00 - 142.00 169.89 - 169.89 $ 230.00 - 245.00 245.00 - 260.00 267.00 - 287.00 292.00 - 315.00 315.00 - 338.00 325.00 - 350.00 $ 209.00 - 223.00 226.00 - 245.00 243.00 - 261.00 263.00 - 280.00 285.00 - 306.00 300.00 - 330.00

($/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 (May 29, 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close June 2015 153.50 August 2015 152.75 October 2015 154.48 December 2015 155.50 February 2016 155.43 April 2016 154.45

Change 1.13 1.85 1.85 1.63 1.68 1.50

Feeder Cattle August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 January 2016 March 2016

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

May 29, 2015

Previous Year­ 52,863 10,433 42,430 N/A 605,000

CNSC Ontario $ 187.98 - 205.79 179.09 - 203.84 102.20 - 141.66 102.20 - 141.66 131.64 - 165.92 $ 226.68 - 255.47 239.15 - 270.40 249.96 - 303.77 258.68 - 327.99 259.69 - 349.94 290.51 - 376.19 $ 187.49 - 215.43 218.29 - 246.89 227.36 - 266.69 236.65 - 290.76 247.50 - 332.42 262.79 - 330.56

Close 224.95 223.25 221.58 220.28 213.43 212.10

Change 7.22 6.43 5.67 4.38 4.18 4.00

Previous Year 627 20,838 14,308 670 740 3,960 53

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)

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

PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Current Week 197 E 182 E 185.50 188.27

Futures (May 8, 2015) in U.S. Hogs June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 October 2015 December 2015

Last Week 193.56 180.00 182.81 183.85

Close 84.60 84.63 83.85 74.03 701.0

Last Year (Index 100) 227.82 210.67 218.31 222.89

Change 0.82 0.78 -0.23 0.10 -0.10

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs

Choice (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

Winnipeg (290 Hd) Wooled Fats — Next Sale June 3rd — —

Chickens Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 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 June 7, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.940 Undergrade ....................................... $1.850 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.930 Undergrade ........................................$1.830 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.930 Undergrade ........................................$1.830 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A................................................. $1.890 Undergrade......................................... $1.805 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 101.77 - 132.41 153.90 - 192.18 252 - 270.17 248.17 - 270.22 245.92 - 316.62 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective November 10, 2013.

New Previous A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (Hd Fats) — — —

<1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

scott anderson

S

teady demand and a weak Canadian dollar helped Manitoba cattle once again draw strong prices at auctions during the week ended May 29. About 3,300 animals made their way to market during that span.

Light feeder steers (300-400 pounds) drew top-end bids in the $400-per-hundredweightrange while heavier-weight animals also held their recently established price levels.

While producers across Manitoba have finished calving for the season, the wait is on for pasture to develop.

“The grass is green but it’s not growing; it’s too cold,” said Buddy Bergner of Ashern Auction Mart.

Going forward, he said, cattle volumes will likely be smaller than usual because of the strong prices producers received for their animals last fall.

However, he is optimistic the high prices will stay around for the fall run.

“We’re hoping so, but you never know in this business; you just don’t know,” he said.

Friday marked a special day for Winnipeg Livestock Sales, which hosted the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championship event.

Thirty auctioneers and a large crowd were on hand.

“We had a good mix of cattle. We ended up with just over 1,200, which for this time of year is three or more times what you would normally have,” said Scott Anderson, general manager for Winnipeg Livestock.

It was the third time Winnipeg had hosted the event; according to Anderson, it was a resounding success, with more participants showing up than initially expected.

“We had local guys buying cattle and eastern guys buying trucks. So demand was very good,” he said.

The spring has been a busy one for auction marts throughout the province and W i n n i p e g ’s b e e n n o e x c e p t i o n , s a i d Anderson.

“The market’s been very good; I think we sold more cattle in the fall than we normally have, and fewer in the spring because the high prices pulled a lot of people forward,” he said.

As for the slaughter market, Anderson said it has largely kept in step with the feeders.

“We had a lot of cows bring $1.40 to $1.45 a pound there on Friday. The previous few weeks, I think $1.40 might have stopped them,” he said, adding weakness in the Canadian dollar likely added to the bullish tilt.

Rain is needed for pasture around Winnipeg, he said, as producers take their animals out.

“I’m just east of the city, southeast area, and it’s still dry there; we had three inches and it’s long gone and (we’ve) had nothing since,” he said.

With the auctioneering competition now in the books, Anderson said he expects volumes to lighten up. “I would think it would be very light from here on in; we’ll be getting into summer mode pretty quickly here.”

Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

OIE cuts six European countries’ mad cow risk level Paris/ Reuters / The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has lowered to the safest level the official risk of six countries for mad cow disease, a move expected to open international market access for their beef exports.

These countries are France, Ireland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Cyprus and the Lichtenstein.

OIE members in Paris eased their status on bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, to “negligible risk” from “controlled risk.”

One of the OIE criteria to be categorized as a negligible BSE risk country is to demonstrate that the last infected native animal was born more than 11 years ago, it said.

“The main advantage will be at international trade level because many countries insist on limiting trade exchange to countries that have the same risk status,” Karin Schwabenbauer, head of the OIE Council and World Assembly, told reporters.

France welcomed the decision, noting that the BSE epidemic that spread from Britain to mainland Europe in the 1980s because of contaminated meal had prompted consumer distrust and trade restrictions.

“I appeal to countries

that still have an embargo on exports of this sector to lift it very quickly,” French Agriculture Minister Stephane Le Foll said in a statement.

Thirteen countries ban French beef and beef products because of BSE — Brazil, China, Argentina, S a u d i A r a b i a , Ta i w a n , South Africa, Botswana, Mali, Uganda, South Korea, Iraq, Syria and Qatar — a Farm Ministry spokesman said. Japan, Vietnam and Singapore ban meat from cattle older than 30 months.

Ireland earlier this year signed export deals with China and the United States, making it the only European c o u n t r y t o b e a l l ow e d to expor t beef to both countries.

Toronto ($/cwt) 85.56 - 282.82 — 87.45 - 265.11

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

“… we’ll be getting into summer mode pretty quickly here.”

DAVE SIMS

Week Ending May 23, 2015 589 19,376 13,811 950 454 5,428 324

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Weaker loonie encourages strong prices on cattle A major auctioneers’ competition drew strong supplies

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending May 23, 2015 41,369 9,682 31,687 N/A 566,000

$1 Cdn: $0.8022 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2465 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: May 29, 2015

Toronto ($/cwt) 30.00 - 50.00 45.00 - 6200

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Weather concerns put support under canola futures

Average quotes as of May 29, 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

198.50

18.53

217.03

-6.38

Red winter wheat

186.03

-25.43

160.00

-13.28

Prairie spring wheat

186.01

-37.38

148.63

-18.07

Canola

485.61

-19.03

466.57

17.52

Tight old-crop canola stocks remain a major factor

Port Prices Terryn Shiells

For three-times-daily market

CNSC

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CE Futures Canada’s canola futures stayed strong during the week ended May 29, as weather concerns in parts of Western Canada provided underlying support.

Parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta are experiencing very dry soil conditions, less than ideal for canola germination. Certain spots in Alberta hadn’t seen any precipitation since their last snowfall in late April, so the first inch or so of topsoil has been very dry.

Some forecasts call for rain across the Prairies over the next few weeks, which would benefit crops if there’s enough precipitation. While light rains would be welcomed, a heavy dose of moisture is needed in many areas.

Whether the dry areas of Western Canada receive a good amount of precipitation throughout early June or not will likely make or break the canola market.

Even more pressure is on the 2015-16 Canadian canola crop than normal, because old-crop supplies at the end of 2014-15 are projected to come in below one million tonnes, a figure considered tight. Early acreage estimates were lower than normal as well.

The fundamental situation isn’t the only thing at play in canola futures. On May 29, the July contract settled above the $470-pertonne level, a psychological resistance level. The contract moved above the level throughout the week, but only managed to settle above it on Friday. The move is considered bullish from a chart standpoint and could lead to more strength in the coming weeks — but it will all boil down to weather.

The weather story in U.S. soybean-growing regions is the opposite of Canada’s Canola Belt, with close-to-ideal conditions seen in many areas. The good conditions for planting and developing kept new-crop soybean futures under pressure during the week, pushing them one to six cents a bushel lower. Old-crop values saw some strength, as a rally in soyoil and continued

As of Friday, May 29, 2015 ($/tonne)

reports and more from

Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

203.47

-18.46

Commodity News Service Canada,

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

220.00

-61.55

visit the Markets section at

Canola Thunder Bay

487.80

10.20

Canola Vancouver

502.80

10.20

www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Recent sales reported Egypt: 25,000 tonnes of soyoil at $782.66 and 9,000 tonnes sunflower oil at $889.66 c&f Algeria: 540,000 tonnes of optional-origin milling wheat at $213-$214 c&f

strong demand for nearby supplies in the U.S. underpinned the market.

Closing Futures Prices

Biofuel requirements

As of Thursday, May 28, 2015 ($/tonne)

Soyoil futures were up sharply, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to raise biodiesel requirements in diesel on Friday. This could lead to increased demand for oils, such as soy and canola.

The news from the EPA wasn’t as friendly for corn, as it will lower requirements for ethanol in the country’s fuel supply, which could lead to reduced demand for the grain.

Corn futures were also under pressure amid favourable weather conditions in the U.S. Despite the news from the EPA, nearby demand for corn remains fairly strong from the ethanol industry, which limited the downside.

Wheat futures moved sharply lower in the U.S., as recent excess moisture was reported as doing less damage than expected. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop progress report showed conditions remained unchanged, while traders expected them to worsen for the U.S. winter wheat crop.

Improving weather conditions for wheat crops in other parts of the world, including Russia and Canada, were also bearish.

The focus in U.S. wheat markets will remain on local weather, as well as growing conditions in other parts of the world.

Demand news and movements in U.S. currency will also be important, as U.S. wheat still looks too expensive on the world market.

Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

472.80

10.20

ICE milling wheat

205.00

-17.00

ICE barley

191.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

195.02

-17.45

Chicago SRW wheat

175.27

-16.53

Kansas City HRW wheat

183.26

-21.68

Corn

138.38

-5.31

Oats

151.73

-6.65

Soybeans

343.19

-1.65

Soymeal

336.88

1.76

Soyoil

734.93

23.81

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, May 29, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

160.92

-18.74

Feed barley

171.32

-1.84

n/a

n/a

530.29

-14.57

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

n/a

Oats

187.39

7.13

Soybeans

345.39

1.84

Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT)

21.15

.15

Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT)

Ask

Ask

Prairie wheat prices fall as U.S. futures drop sharply Basis levels were generally narrower compared to the previous week

BY TERRYN SHIELLS Commodity News Service Canada

C

ash bids for Canadian wheat were weaker during the week ended May 29, as a sharp drop in U.S. wheat futures weighed on prices.

Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were $1 to $11 per tonne lower, with bids ranging from about $204 per tonne in northcentral Saskatchewan to $217 per tonne in Manitoba, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across Western Canada.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but were gen-

erally narrower compared to the week prior. Average basis improved to about $11 per tonne above the futures, from $4.50 above last week, if using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between the U.S. dollar denominated futures and the Canadian dollar cash bids.

When accounting for the currency exchange rates by adjusting the Canadian prices to U.S. dollars ($1=US$0.8041 as of May 29), CWRS bids ranged from US$164 to US$174.

That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$23 to US$33 below the futures.

Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted

to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $28 to $41 below the futures.

Average Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) bids were $13 to $19 per tonne lower. Average basis widened to about $23.50 below the futures, from $22 below last week. CPRS prices came in at about $149 in Manitoba, $155 to $158 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $164 to $171 in Alberta.

Soft white spring wheat prices were down by $7 to $10 per tonne, ranging from $169 to $170 per tonne in Alberta.

Winter wheat prices were down by $12 to $18 across Western Canada, with prices coming in around $161 per tonne in Manitoba. Prices in Saskatchewan ranged from $150 to

$153, with Alberta values around $145 to $149 per tonne. Basis levels were holding relatively steady.

Durum prices were $2 to $3 per tonne softer, with prices in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, quoted at $281 per tonne.

The July spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, on which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.3075 per bushel on May 29, down 38 cents from the week prior.

The Canadian dollar closed at 80.41 U.S. cents on May 29, which was down 88 points relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

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AI in U.S. squeezes Canadian egg imports Shipments are costing more and taking longer to get here

BY RON FRIESEN Co-operator contributor

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major avian influenza outbreak in the United States is forcing Canada’s layer industry to scramble for imported eggs and pay through the nose for them.

As the AI outbreak continues south of the border, Canadian importers must look further afield for processing eggs, increasing delivery times and transportation costs.

Manitoba sources most of its egg imports from the U.S. Midwest. But now eggs cannot come up through Minnesota because the state is riddled w i t h A I . Tra n s p o r t e r s a re forced to take the long way around through Montana, adding another 1,500 km per trip and increasing shipping costs by about $1,700 a load.

The growing squeeze on U.S. egg supplies has caused the cost of processing eggs to skyrocket. The price of ‘breaker’ eggs imported for processing has nearly quadrupled from 65 U.S. cents a dozen to $2.35 in just over a month, according to Egg Farmers of Canada.

So far, importers have been able to source enough eggs to meet demand. But rising prices are putting a strain on the industry, said Tim Lambert, EFC’s CEO. “ We’re currently able to source supply. It’s the price. As supplies tighten, the price goes up. There’s more competition for available supply,” Lambert said.

Lambert said EFC is working closely with other industry players to locate adequate egg supplies outside the country while ramping up domestic production by placing more layer hens.

Other strategies include extending flock cycles and expanding the national Eggs For Processing program, which enables provincial marketing boards to issue special permits for processed eggs to meet market requirements.

“Our solution is, pay the price for as short a time as possible and gear up our own production as fast as possible,” Lambert said.

A strong growth in Canada’s table egg consumption has led to a shortage of processing eggs and increased the need to source supplies from outside the country. Lambert said the average Canadian ate 18 dozen eggs last year, up from 15.6 dozen eight years ago. Egg imports are up 30 per cent over

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“We’re currently able to source supply. It’s the price.”

Tim Lambert EFC

last year, with most going to the breaker market.

Canada also imports roughly 20 per cent of its broiler hatching eggs, as well as many of its breeder pullets. So far, the AI outbreak in the U.S. does not appear to be affecting those supplies.

“Our producers have had no interruption of service or supply whatsoever,” said Wayne Hiltz, executive director for Manitoba Chicken Producers.

“That doesn’t mean there’s no logistical headaches going on behind the scenes but they’ve seen no interruption.”

Hiltz said hatcheries have b e e n w o rk i n g t o g e t h e r t o combine loads and reroute

shipments to reduce r isk.

Sometimes delivery schedules need to be adjusted by several weeks but no orders have been cancelled so far.

Chicken industry officials say most orders for breeder p u l l e t s a re p l a c e d a ye a r in advance, so they’re safe.

However, some industry analysts suggest they may not be as secure as producers think.

Post Holdings Inc. last week said avian flu constitutes a “force majeure event” for its Michael Foods egg business.

Declaring force majeure means a company can get out of contract obligations due to an unpredictable event beyond its control.

The U.S. is battling its biggest outbreak of pathogenic avian influenza on record, with nearly 200 detections reported in 16 states. Over 43 million birds have been affected.

Lambert said biosecurity for poultry barns in the U.S. is generally high. But because American poultry operations operate on a massive corporate

scale, the risk for spreading disease can be significant.

The average flock size in the U.S. is 1.5 million birds.

Lambert said the traffic from feed trucks and catching crews can involve hundreds of people going in and out of barns, raising the danger of transmitting pathogens.

Here in Canada, layer farms are mainly family operations averaging 22,000 birds. That makes it easier to limit access to barns and impose strict biosecurity measures, said Lambert.

“Having the smaller-scale industry that we have very much works in our favour.”

Even so, poultry farmers have enhanced their biosecurity because of the possible spread of AI from the south.

Hiltz said the Manitoba chicken board has raised its four-level biosecurity protocol to Level 3 (enhanced). Producers are advised not to allow anyone except essential personnel on their farms, use specific footwear and clothing when enter-

ing buildings and spray shoes and floor pads with Lysol when getting in and out of vehicles.

“To date, our biosecurity has allowed us to stay avian influenza free in Manitoba,” said Hiltz.

Cory Rybuck, Manitoba Egg Farmers general manager, said his producers are not under enhanced biosecurity yet. But MEF is providing them with updates on the U.S. situation and telling them to “make sure that their driveways and barn doors are their best lines of defence.

“The concern is still high and certainly for the next month we’ll see what’s going to happen in the States. There’s no reason to take our foot off the gas at this point,” Rybuck said.

There have been several incidents of AI in Ontario and British Columbia reported in 2015 and late 2014. The last case in Manitoba involved a turkey breeder nor th of Winnipeg in 2010.

With files from Reuters

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 4, 2015

Owners of Melita export facility hope to rebuild after fire

Japan to import more butter The move may benefit New Zealand

In its peak season, Taylor Auction Mart in Melita was shipping eight to 12 loads of cattle a day

Tokyo / Reuters

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

A

major cattle-exporting facility in southwestern Manitoba is out of commission after a devastating fire.

“The entire structure burnt down. The main building, offices, staff rooms, lunch area, the barn — everything,” said Brock Taylor, who owns and operates the family-run Taylor Auction Mart just outside of Melita. “Our plan, in a perfect world, would be to rebuild and be up and running by mid-August.”

Flames were spotted arising out of the building the evening of May 23. When fire crews arrived on the scene at 7 p.m., the tin structure was completely engulfed in flames causing the firefighters to take defensive action, containing the fire to the building.

“The last load of cattle went out at 9:30 on Friday morning.

So there were no people and no animals on the site at that time, which was extremely fortunate,” said Taylor.

Ac c o rd i n g t o t h e l o c a l fire chief the fire began in the front of the building.

Investigators ruled it as accidental, caused by an electrical malfunction. Losses were estimated at $1.5 million.

Taylor Auction is located along Highway 83 and has been a staple to the community of Melita since opening its doors in 1971.

“We bought the facility in 2004 but I had worked here several years before that. My father has been here pretty well right from the day the place had its first sale in 1971.

He worked here and then we have owned it from 2004 on,” said Taylor.

In recent years, the facility hasn’t been used as an auction mart, but rather as an export facility, aiding cattle producers in shipping cattle, mainly to the U.S. “This was a buying-gathering station and processing facility for cattle, mostly going south. When we were in our peak season, we were probably handling about eight to 12 semi loads a day, six days a week,” said Taylor.

Taylor notes that approximately 70 per cent of cattle they shipped to the U.S. was bound for Nebraska, but the facility also shipped the occasional load to Western Canada.

“Any time you lose those bits and pieces of infrastructure within the province it is pretty significant and Manitoba is a province where we have a lot of cattle moving whether it is east, west, or south, so this was a big hit for us,” said Melinda German, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers.

“It is such a diverse industry we have all through the value chain and assembly yards like this one was an important part of that fabric and an important part to allow producers access to various markets.”

Curtis Gervin, who farms

“Any time you lose those bits and pieces of infrastructure within the province it is pretty significant and Manitoba is a province where we have a lot of cattle moving whether it is east, west, or south, so this was a big hit for us.”

Melinda German general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers

10 miles north of Melita with his brother, says the Taylors were the “go-to guys” for preparing and exporting cattle.

“This loss is going to have a big impact in southeast Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba,” said Gervin. “There are certainly other facilities that are doing this, but no one that is handling the scale of animals that the Taylor fam-

ily has been. My brother and I transported three feeder heifer loads through that facility about a month and a half ago, but there are cattle buyers that might ship three or four semi loads a day through that facility.”

Gervin said while producers can do the work and export the cattle directly from their own operations, the Taylor facil-

ity offered efficiency in the process.

“They specialize in this service. They were really a onestop shop and it definitely saved time and the headache of making all the arrangements on your own. They were very good at it and knew exactly what to do to meet the necessary criteria,” said Gervin.

Now, as the prospect of COOL being eliminated increases, the Taylors are hopeful to get the insurance and reconstruction process underway to be ready for the possible future increase in cattle exports to the U.S. “We are definitely planning to rebuild the facility as quickly as we can. We have insurance on the building and have already begun the process of filing,” said Taylor.

Jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

Japan will turn to overseas markets for the second time in a year to meet a worsening butter shortage, which may lead to higher prices for consumers due to tariffs that protect local producers of the basic cooking and baking ingredient.

The government is planning to import an extra 10,000 tonnes of butter by the end of October, Kyodo News reported May 26, without citing sources.

Government officials were not immediately available for comment.

The move may benefit suppliers in New Zealand, where Japan bought much of the record 12,900 tonnes it imported to replenish stocks when butter disappeared from shop shelves at the end of last year, a time when demand soars for making cakes.

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Feeder Steers

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

May-27

n/a

May-26

May-26

May-27

May-25

May-28

n/a

529

n/a

201*

148*

547*

124

525

n/a

No. on offer Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

215.00-231.00

217.00-234.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

800-900

204.00-252.00

n/a

220.00-238.00

240.00-269.00

235.00-260.00

n/a

250.00-281.00

n/a

700-800

200.00-276.00

n/a

230.00-245.00

255.00-285.00

253.00-290.00

260.00-280.00

245.00-265.00

n/a

600-700

260.00-339.00

n/a

250.00-289.00

275.00-320.00

285.00-315.00

275.00-307.00

225.00-270.00

n/a

500-600

300.00-367.00

n/a

280.00-352.00

320.00-353.00

308.00-346.00

315.00-340.00 (345.00)

275.00-310.00

n/a

400-500

317.00-395.00

n/a

320.00-390.00

350.00-409.00

355.00-398.00

350.00-380.00

290.00-330.00

n/a

300-400

n/a

n/a

325.00-400.00

380.00-425.00

n/a

350.00-400.00

290.00-320.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

190.00-215.00

200.00-222.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

800-900

216.00-235.00

n/a

210.00-230.00

215.00-235.00

220.00-240.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

700-800

200.00-262.00

n/a

230.00-275.00

230.00-263.00

235.00-264.00

220.00-240.00

200.00-240.00

n/a

600-700

219.00-270.00

n/a

250.00-290.00

255.00-295.00

254.00-290.00

270.00-290.00 (297.00)

215.00-235.00

n/a

500-600

260.00-310.00

n/a

275.00-330.00

275.00-321.00

280.00-312.00

280.00-308.00

225.00-280.00

n/a

400-500

270.00-344.00

n/a

300.00-380.00

310.00-330.00

298.00-338.00

300.00-336.00

230.00-270.00

n/a

300-400

n/a

n/a

300.00-380.00

335.00-380.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

No. on offer

227

n/a

94

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

D1-D2 Cows

112.00-135.00

n/a

130.00-138.00

135.00-144.00

134.00-142.00

125.00-135.00

n/a

n/a

D3-D5 Cows

92 up

n/a

n/a

118.00-132.00

125.00-133.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

135.00-160.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

136.00-145.00

125.00-137.00

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

150.00-168.00

n/a

165.00-178.00

160.00-175.50

166.00-183.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

175.00-185.00

180.00-188.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

172.00-183.00

179.00-186.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

n/a

140.00-155.00

n/a

145.00-180.00

135.00-155.00

n/a

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

n/a

130.00-138.00

n/a

n/a

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110.00-122.00

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(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)

COLUMN

The art of longeing horses There is more to this form of training than going in circles Carol Shwetz

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t its most basic level, longeing (pronounced lunging) is a seemingly simple exercise. It asks a horse to move in circles around a handler.

However, execution of this exercise can be either very beneficial or very detrimental to the horse, depending on “how” it is done. How a horse carries its body as it travels on the circle is of much greater value to developing the horse than is how many times it is circled, how fast it is going or what equipment used.

The design of the circle itself presents the greatest gymnastic challenge for a horse moving around on a circle. The natural tendency of a horse as it moves in a circle is to lean inward and fall onto its inside shoulder. The amount of lean increases as the circle becomes smaller and the horse’s speed increases. As the horse leans, it is placed in an unstable position, a position it would not willingly maintain for many strides under usual circumstances.

Ideally a gentle curvature of the spinal column, mirroring the circle, while the horse holds

an upright body carriage is sought. When the horse’s body is in this position, its back preferentially becomes rounded, and its posture improves. This proper body carriage is a powerful gymnastic exercise for the horse as it develops new core muscles through correct, nourishing movement.

A horse does not automatically bend at the end of a longe line. Although it might bend the neck under restraint or side reins, it does not follow that it will correctly bend the remainder of its spinal column and back.

W i t h o u t p r o p e r, g e n t l e schooling most horses will lean inward. Another common fault is the horses that drop their croup and turn their body outwards/opposite to the circle’s line, resisting their handler.

Either way, the kinematics of the limbs are no longer aligned symmetrically with the ground surface and as the “leaning” hooves impact the ground surface, they turn flat, inducing compressive and torquing forces on the surfaces of the articular cartilage, soft tissues, and ligaments.

Tr a v e l l i n g i n c i rc l e s i n improper posture for any length of time, especially with speed can cause severe damage to the joints and soft tissue of a horse’s leg. Young horses and larger

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horses are especially vulnerable to injury from improper techniques. Longeing a horse on a small circle for half an hour or more can place enormous stress and strain on tissues, doing irreparable harm, especially to young horses whose legs are not yet fully developed.

Done properly, longeing is a highly advanced and effective tool for developing and educating a horse. Practising proper alignment, correct form and posture, and rhythmic cadence are key elements critical to capturing the value of this practice.

Safety for both the horse and handler are inherent in such a practice. The horse learns

to organize its body in relation to the handler’s position and body language. Although voice commands, hand gestures, and whips may provide tools to guide the horse, it will ultimately be the human’s body language to which the horse connects and responds.

Since the longeing horse is acquiring physical prowess, much like a dancer, slow movements and careful practice at the horse’s natural cadence are necessary to set muscle patterns and memory. In the beginning, it is best to move the horse on the straight, and on very gentle curves.

Any system restricting or

modifying the normal cycle of head and neck movements is going to modify limbs kinematics and vertebral column mechanism. Horses with restricted head and neck movement contract their backs and heavily weight their forehand. In doing so the horse overuses tissues ill prepared for such weighting and is more likely to become unsound over time.

When longed correctly horses become more physically and mentally engaged in this simple exercise, actively participating in their own well-being.

Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian focusing on equine practice in Millarville, Alberta.

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SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

Auction prices remain constant, due to low deliveries Goat kids and heavy lambs attracted strong bidding interest

BY MARK ELLIOT

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roducers delivered 266 sheep and goats to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction for the May 20 sale. The next auction will be the start of the summer season with only one auction per month.

The classification of the ewes was separated by age in the purchasing by the buyers. There appeared to be no price differences between the wool and hair ewes. The quality and conditioning of the ewe affected bidding.

Two rams were offered. The buyers were ready for purchasing good rams and these rams were fine models. An impressive 145-pound Dorper-cross ram brought $172.55 ($1.19 per pound). A 185-pound Suffolkcross ram brought $216.45 ($1.17 per pound).

No heavyweight lambs were delivered.

The market lamb classification appeared to have a price difference between the wool and hair lambs. The hair lambs in the weight range of 95 to 97 pounds brought a price range from $2.02 to $2.19 per pound. Slightly heavier wool lambs, 103 pounds, brought $2.34 per pound.

There was poor demand for feeder lambs. The bidding was not as active so the prices slightly fell. A group of five 93-pound Dorper-cross lambs brought $170.19 ($1.83 per pound). An 80-pound Katahdincross lamb brought $116 ($1.45 per pound). An 85-pound Cheviot-cross lamb brought $182.75 ($2.15 per pound).

Lightweight lambs dominated this sale. Two 70-pound Dorpercross lambs brought $130.20 ($1.86 per pound).

The 60-plus-pound lambs created more interest, thus the prices climbed due to the strong bidding. Forty-seven six-pound Dorper-cross lambs brought

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$145.18 ($2.38 per pound). A 650-pound Cheviot-cross lamb brought $156 ($2.40 per pound).

A 65-pound Dorper-cross lamb brought $143 ($2.20 per pound).

The new-crop lambs maintained the buyers’ interest, if quality is clearly visible. The bidding might not have been as strong as before the festive occasion. The new-crop lambs had fine frame and structure. Three 57-pound Dorsetcross lambs brought $2.35 per pound. Twenty 71-pound lambs brought $2.48 per pound. Twelve 78-pound Dorset-cross lambs brought $2.44 per pound. Three 97-pound Dorset-cross lambs brought $2.41 per pound.

Seventeen 110-pound Suffolkcross lambs brought $2.22 per pound.

The classification of goat does had a group of alpine-cross does, (possibly a herd dispersal).

These Alpine-cross goat does indicated that the goat kids had just recently been removed — milk production was still occurring. The Alpine-cross goat does were of high interest to the buyers, creating strong prices. Some health management practices would assist in the near future.

The Alpine-cross does brought a price range from $1.35 to $1.82 per pound. The 85-pound Boercross goat doe brought $0.74 per pound.

New regions have been added to the list for livestock tax deferrals from 2014

he federal government has announced a final list of designated regions where tax deferrals have been authorized for 2014 due to the impact of drought or excessive moisture conditions on forage production.

The tax deferral allows eligible producers in designated regions to defer income tax on the sale of their breeding livestock for one year in order to help replenish that stock in the following year.

Proceeds from deferred sales are then included as part of the producer’s income in the next tax year, when those proceeds may be at least partially offset by the cost of replacing their breeding animals.

Eligible producers can request the tax deferral when filing their 2014 income tax returns, or if

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they have already filed, submit an adjustment request directly to the Canada Revenue Agency.

Extreme weather conditions in 2014, which included drought in British Columbia and Alberta, and excess moisture in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, resulted in significant forage shortages for livestock producers across Western Canada. As a result, some producers are reducing their breeding herds.

Drought or excessive moisture and flood regions are designated on the advice of the minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to the minister of finance. An early designation for 2014 was announced on December 29, 2014.

A full list of municipalities eligible for deferral can be found at: http://www. manitobacooperator.ca/daily/ wests-soaked-parched-taxdeferral-zones-expanded.

No goat bucks were delivered.

The goat kid prices remained similar and surprisingly constant, compared to the last sales. Goat kids remain high in demand. Six 62-pound Boercross goat kids (mainly doelings) brought $155 ($2.50 per pound).

The lighter-weight goat kids continued this strong bidding. A 40-pound goat wether brought $2.25 per pound. A 40-pound Boer-cross goat kid brought $2.44 per pound.

Fifteen 42-pound Boer-cross goat kids brought $2.74 per pound.

80 - 94

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 4, 2015

WEATHER VANE “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain, 1897

Summer-like pattern taking shape Issued: Monday, June 1, 2015 · Covering: June 3 – June 10, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

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he arctic high moved into our region last week as expected, but the timing of its arrival couldn’t have been worse, resulting in widespread frosts a s ov e r n i g h t l ow s r a n g e d from +2 C to -4 C. That said, it’s looking like this might be the last shot of really cold air, as a more summer-like pattern takes hold across our region. While this pattern will bring milder temperatures it will also br ing increasing chances for showers and thundershowers.

This forecast period starts off with an area of low pressure sliding through southern regions, steered by a southwesterly flow in the upper atmosphere. This system will bring showers and thundershowers to most regions on We d n e s d a y b e f o re s l i d i n g off to the East on Thursday.

We will see a short break in the weather on Thursday a n d Fr i d a y a s w e a k h i g h pressure builds in. Over the weekend another low is forecast to track northeastward out of the northwestern U.S.

T h i s l ow l o o k s a s t h o u g h it will track a little farther south, which should result in partly cloudy skies and a good chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers on Saturday. High temperatures during this period should be in the 20 to 25 C range, with the war mest temperatures hinging on plenty of sunshine. Overnight lows should be around +10 C. T h e u p p e r- l e v e l p a t t e r n looks like it might become split next week as an upperlevel ridge tries to develop to our west. This should help to dry us out as the upper flow becomes more westerly.

Surface high pressure should dominate during the first part of the week and this, combined with the building upper ridge, should result in high temperatures climbing back into the upper 20s or possibly even the low 30s if the western ridge pushes far enough to the East.

Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 18 to 28 C; lows, 5 to 14 C. 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.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

1 Month (30 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) April 26, 2015 to May 25, 2015

< 40% 40 - 60% 60 - 85% 85 - 115% 115 - 150% 150 - 200% > 200% Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data availability and data errors.

Copyright © 2015 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies.

Created: 05/27/15 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 30 days ending May 25 as a percentage of average amounts. What quickly jumps out is how dry most of Alberta and Saskatchewan has been, with most regions reporting less than 40 per cent of average precipitation. Across agricultural Manitoba it was wetter, thanks to the mid-month storm. As a result, southern and eastern regions reported average to almost double the average amounts of rain. Only far-northwestern areas were dry.

Will our temperature roller-coaster ride end?

Arctic high pressure surged into this region during the last weekend of the month

By Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

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ell, another month has come and gone and it seems like May is the month we all love and hate at the same time. Most of us got all excited by the warm May weather as things began to grow and we finally got back on the land. Then, we cross our fingers and sometimes curse when Old Man Winter tries to move back in one more time. I think what makes May a potentially frustrating month is that there’s often not a lot of wiggle room when it comes to the weather and the land. What I mean by this is, it often only takes one short shot of bad May weather to have a huge impact on trying to grow things. Sometimes it’s just a little bit too much rain, or too much rain at just the wrong time. Other times it’s a shot of freezing temperatures at just the wrong time or, conversely, too much heat and wind. May is the month where we can see every type of weather, from snow to torrential rains, thunderstorms and even heat waves. Sometimes I think it’s amazing we make it through May at all!

During the third week (of May) Central Canada was one of the warmest places in Canada and much of the U.S.

Looking back at May 2015 I think the best two words to describe the month, and those I have been repeatedly using, are roller-coaster. We started the month off with nice mild temperatures with highs in the low to mid-20s.

T h e s e m i l d t e m p e r a t u re s lasted about a week before cold air moved back in, dropping highs back into the single digits, with overnight lows falling below freezing in most areas. These cool conditions hung around for about a week before a short warm-up saw temperatures once again topping out in the low 20s. This was followed by the main rain event of the month, as a large area of low pressure moved u p f ro m t h e c e n t ra l U . S . , bringing widespread rain followed by snow in some areas.

Ju s t w h e n we t h o u g h t the month was going to be another May writeoff, warm weather moved back in dur-

ing the third week and we saw temperatures climb into the upper 20s to even some low 30s under plenty of sunshine.

In fact, Central Canada was one of the warmest places in Canada and much of the U.S. during this period. This mild weather got most of us thinking spring was now over and summer was here to stay, but as usual, Mother Nature decided we needed one more shot of cold air. Arctic high p re s s u re s u r g e d i n t o o u r region over the last weekend of the month, bringing significant frosts to a large part of southern and central Manitoba.

When all was said and done and the numbers were added up, it turns out the Dauphin region was the mildest compared to average, with a mean monthly temperature of 10.3 C, only 0.2 C below its longterm average. Brandon was next, with a mean monthly

temperature of 10.1 C, 0.5 C below average. Winnipeg’s mean monthly temperature for May was 10.9 C, 0.7 C below average. Overall, I think it’s safe to say we were near to slightly below average, temperature-wise, in May. Precipitation amounts varied a fair bit, with southern and eastern regions seeing aboveaverage amounts, while western and northwestern regions saw near- to below-average amounts. The Winnipeg region recorded around 85 mm of precipitation in May, a good 25 mm above average. Brandon, on the other hand, only recorded around 50 mm, 10 mm below average.

Dauphin recorded about 55 mm, right on the average.

Who called it?

Who had the closest or best forecast for May? Looking back, it appears I’ll have to give the nod to the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac with its call for near-average temperatures and near- to above-average amounts of precipitation.

Now on to June. According to Environment Canada, June will be warmer than average across almost all of Canada, with only the ver y south-

east corner of Manitoba and northwestern Ontario seeing near-average temperatures.

As for precipitation, it calls for near-average amounts of rain. Over at the Old Farmer’s Almanac it calls for a warm, wet month, with temperatures running 2 C above average and precipitation amounts pushing 100 mm for the month. The always-tough-tofigure-out Canadian Farmers’ Almanac appears to call for near- to above-average temperatures as it mentions fair and hot, but no cold entries d u r i n g Ju n e. It a l s o t a l k s about it being unsettled, with even some dangerous thunderstorms later in the month, so I think I’ll go with near- to above-average amounts of precipitation for it.

F i n a l l y, h e r e a t t h e Co-operator, I am also calling for near- to above-average temperatures in June, with a small possibility of seeing well-above-average temperatures, especially during the second half of the month.

Precipitation forecasts, as you have all figured out by now, are tough. I’m going to go with near-average amounts of precipitation, as the current pattern is a little on the unsettled side.

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CROPS h u s b a n d r y — t h e s c i e n c e , S K I L L O R ART O F F AR M IN G

Tank mixing weed killers helps delay herbicide-resistant weeds But don’t forget to rotate crops, including fall seeded and perennials, advises AAFC’s Hugh Beckie

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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Delaying the evolution of resistant weeds such as kochia can be achieved by mixing two active ingredients that are still effective against the weed. file photo

“The good thing is not only does management matter, it’s what you do in your own field that matters. If you’re doing the right thing it will stay at a small frequency.”

Pat Tranel

pretty amazing that adding one additional mode of action in your tank reduces your chances of resistance by that much.”

Beckie also sees value in rotating modes of actions. Tank mixing different modes of action is harder to do with some weeds such as wild oats and green foxtail because there are fewer options, he said. “ That’s why we encourage farmers to do both (tank mix and rotate herbicide MOAs),” he said.

“To delay resistance, both mixing partners need to have activity on that weed and usually when farm-

ers tank mix they want to broaden their spectrum of weed control.”

The University of Illinois study, like Beckie’s research from 10 years ago, concludes what farmers do in their fields affects how quickly herbicide-resistant weeds multiply.

“The good thing is, not only does management matter, it’s what you do in your own field that matters,” Tranel said. “If you’re doing the right thing it will stay at a small frequency.”

Some herbicides, such as those in Group 1 and 2 result in quicker resistance than others. A study Beckie published in 2009 showed 85 per cent of pennycress (stinkweed) developed Group 2 resistance after just four applications.

Bu t a n o t h e r B e c k i e s t u d y revealed rotating crops can slow the development of resistant weeds, especially when fall-seeded and perennial crops are included.

“Our crop rotations in Western Canada desperately need fallseeded crops,” he said. “All of our studies have found a statistical correlation between diverse crop rotation and less resistance. That has always come out on top.

“That’s the bottom line I always

tell growers: ‘Don’t grow canola year after year or don’t grow soybeans for 10 years in a field.’

“Perennials help to clean up the seed bank, especially wild oats.”

Beckie has also found reduced tillage brings on herbicide-resistant weeds quicker than conventional. No till is worse for two reasons — more herbicide use and quicker seed bank replacement.

“When that seed bank is turning over fast, then you get resistance happening quicker than say, when they’re buried and they’re dormant and more staggered germination over time,” he said.

Nevertheless, Beckie says farmers shouldn’t abandon no till because it provides so many other benefits.

Herbicide-resistant weeds were first found in Manitoba in 1989 by the late Ian Morrison.

“We’re getting into almost 30 years now of resistance. If they don’t have resistance to some key weeds, we can talk about delaying it. But in many respects these mixtures and rotations are good for managing resistance even if they have it.”

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ank mixing two herbicides with different modes of action targeting the same weed is a good way to delay the development of herbicide-resistent weeds, a study by weed scientists at the University of Illinois and United States Department of Agriculture concludes.

“We don’t say that mixing is the end-all solution,” study co-author Pat Tranel of the University of Illinois said in a news release May 21. “What we saw from this study (is) if success for farmers is measured by lack of resistance or lower frequency, then successful farmers use multiple herbicides per application.”

The study, which focused on glyphosate-resistant waterhemp, collected weed management data from 105 central Illinois grain farms, including almost 500 siteyears of herbicide application records. The data from 2004 to 2010 helped the researchers identify relationships between past herbicide use and current glyphosate resistance.

The study’s conclusions are similar to those reached in research papers published by Hugh Beckie, an Agriculture and Agri-Food research scientist in Saskatoon.

How e v e r, B e c k i e n o t e s t h e University of Illinois study is based on one weed — waterhemp — and one herbicide — glyphosate. One needs to be cautious applying the results to other herbicide-resistant weeds or cropping systems, he said.

The University of Illinois study concludes rotating herbicides annually “actually increased the frequency of resistance.” However, that was in fields where glyphosate had been used in more than 75 per cent of the seasons studied and where fewer, different modes of action (MOA) were used each year.

“When using an average of 2.5 MOAs per application (through a tank mix), you are 83 times less likely to have resistance compared to if you used only 1.5 MOAs per application,” Tranel said. “That’s

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 4, 2015

CROP REPORT

Canola seeding starts all over after late-May frost Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development crop report for June 1, 2015 Weekly Provincial Summary Provincially, seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated at 93 per cent complete.

Many areas in Manitoba recorded below-freezing temperatures on May 30. Frost injury symptoms are evident.

Reseeding of mainly canola acres continues from mid-May’s frost, wind and excess moisture conditions.

Weed control operations were hampered by weather conditions towards the end of last week.

Flea beetle activity in canola continues to be a concern in some areas of Manitoba.

Southwest Region Moderate temperatures and little precipitation allowed for excellent seeding progress.

Overall seeding progress is estimated to be 90 to 95 per cent complete.

Freezing temperatures were recorded over this past weekend, with lows ranging from -3 to -4 C over much of the Southwest Region. However, minimum temperatures of -6 to -7 C were reported in valley areas. The lack of moisture, dew formations and the length of the overnight sub-zero temperatures increased the potential severity of the freezing temperatures. It is anticipated there is significant crop injury

to most crops, but in particular canola, flax and winter cereals. Preliminary estimates are as much as 50 to 60 per cent of canola acres and 20 to 25 per cent of flax acres have experienced freezing injury.

Winter cereals were also likely affected from this weekend’s freezing temperatures, with fall rye in the vulnerable boot stage of development.

Weed control measures in all crops are on hold to allow crops and weeds to recover from the frost.

Flea beetle feeding in canola continues to be a problem in many fields.

Recent frosts impacted alfalfa fields and will affect first-cut production. Wet conditions are hampering cattle movement to pasture.

Northwest Region There were a few scattered showers; some localized areas received up to three mm of rain. Daytime temperatures were hot at the start of the week and cool over the weekend. Most distr icts of the region received frost over the weekend. The lowest temperatures occurred in the Swan Va l l e y w i t h t e m p e r a t u re s as cold as -10 C reported by some producers. Crop damage caused by freezing temperatures is being assessed.

Seeding is approximately 99 per cent complete.

Flea beetle activity continues to cause concern.

The freezing temperatures will impact alfalfa growth.

Pasture growth still remains slow due to cooler temperatures and limited rainfall.

Central Region Rain showers on Thursday chased producers out of the fields for a day or two.

Frost was reported in many areas on Saturday morning.

Temperatures dipped as low as -7 C above the escarpment.

Crop damage is evident, primarily in canola, although a few reports of injury to corn, flax, beans and other crops have been made. Crop damage due to excess moisture in lowlying areas of fields is evident in places.

Flea beetle injury is an added stress, as is excess moisture, in places, along with damage due to high winds. Some canola fields will be reseeded for the second time. In locations in the region, temperatures dipped to -2 to -7 C for three to five hours.

Frost injury is even noticeable in cereals, although primarily limited to leaf damage.

Seeding is reported as 90 to 95 per cent complete. Soybeans and edible beans continue to go in; seeding is almost complete.

Most winter wheat and fall rye fields are reported to be in excellent and good condition.

Flea beetles continue to be the main insect concern at this point. Some cutworm injury is reported, and a field or two of soybeans has been reseeded.

Weather conditions of wind, rain and cold temperatures make herbicide applications a struggle. Advanced crop and/or weed stages have pushed producers and retailers to spray under less-than-optimal conditions, particularly before and after frost. Crop injury in cereals receiving grass control treatments is a risk, and poor weed control due to cold weather conditions will likely be seen in some fields, in both grassy and broadleaf weeds.

Most cattle have been moved to pasture.

Eastern Region Rainfall accumulations in the Eastern Region ranged from two to 15 mm. Crop damage due to frost is still being assessed, particularly for soybeans.

Seeding and herbicide applications resumed in the Eastern Region as fields became drier and standing water disappeared. Across most of the region, good progress was made with the focus on completing soybean seeding. Seeding is

estimated at 95 per cent complete in the region.

Herbicide applications on winter wheat are a concern with both crop and weed growth stages advancing rapidly. Midweek precipitation halted progress in the region, although producers returned to fields as soon as they could.

Increasing flea beetle damage is noted in canola; some insecticide applications for control have occurred. Increasing cutworm damage is also noted in spring cereals, canola, sunflower and corn and some insecticide applications have occurred.

Approximately 70 per cent of the cows are on pasture.

Interlake Region Nighttime temperatures once again went below 0 C causing frost damage on canola fields.

Damaged canola plants are observed in every field.

Seeding progress in the Interlake Region is 75 to 85 per cent complete. Most cereals are seeded; canola is still being seeded as producers opted to plant their soybean acres prior to completing their planned canola acres.

In addition to frost, heavy flea beetle pressure was observed.

Some greenfeed crops are yet to be seeded. Most cattle are on pasture.

COLUMN

Soybean market falls to a new low The November futures contract is stuck in a downward trend David Drozd Market Outlook

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he soybean market has been under considerable pressure. The weakness started after a head-and-shoulders top developed on June 30, 2014. This classic reversal pattern was featured in my August 2014 column and I’ve also illustrated it in the accompanying chart.

What a difference a year makes! The daily soybean futures contracts are trading at new lows and the soybean market is $3 per bushel lower.

The November 2015 futures contract is entrenched in a downtrending channel. This is identified by lower highs and lower lows. When an emerging trend can be identified and followed to its conclusion, it translates into opportunity. The use of trendlines is a valuable tool for accomplishing this.

Channels During a period of falling prices, a straight sloping path is determined by a line (A) drawn across the rally highs. In a declining market, for a trendline to be both valid and reliable, there

should be at least three points of price contact, each of which coincides with the rally highs, and each topping out at a progressively lower level.

After a trend is established and a trendline constructed, a line (B) may be drawn that is parallel to the trendline depicting the corridor within which prices will fluctuate as the trend proceeds. This is called the trend channel and it is extremely helpful for studying the trend and determining market trading tactics.

In a downtrend, the channel’s upper boundary (A) is the downtrend line and it is constructed first. The lower boundary (B) is the return line, which is parallel and drawn across the lows of each progressively lower decline. This line is where reactions to the downtrend are most likely to develop, but it should not be considered support.

Market psychology In a downtrend, the market will decline and then have an upward reaction to uncover ove r h e a d re s i s t a n c e. T h i s process, once set in motion, develops a momentum which strengthens the trend and makes it persist.

Sell orders materialize as a new downtrend begins to emerge, but many are at a limit

price above the market. Some of this selling is satisfied on price rallies, but a portion of it is not, so when prices again begin to move down, some of these sellers jump in for fear of missing the move. The balance of unfilled sell orders will continue to trail the market in hopes of catching a bounce in price, with most of these sellers gradually lowering their offers as the market declines.

Some profit taking and fresh buying emerges when prices drop, which significantly results in an increase of potential sellers because sold-out shorts do not merely take profits and walk away. Having realized gains, they seldom exercise much patience in waiting to re-enter the market. Their selling, as well as that of longs eager to take profits during price rallies, prevents remaining sell orders that are too far above the market from being satisfied.

There will come a point during a bear move when the decline begins to accelerate sharply. This is when much of the patience of those waiting for a big break will have worn thin, and an increase in selling hits the market at the prevailing price level.

After a period of downward movement, one must be on the alert for any subtle changes in this repetitive process as they

Soybean november 2015 Chart as of May 22, 2015

will show up clearly on the price charts. Watch for price declines that begin to fall short of the channel’s lower boundar y, as this is a clue that the existing price trend may be waning or at least getting ready to consolidate.

When the market finally does turn up, busting through the upper boundary of the downtrending channel, it will be because the selling has either been totally satisfied or the volume of buying simply overpowers what little selling remains.

Send your questions or comments about this article and chart to info@ag-chieve.ca.

David Drozd is president and senior market analyst for Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and are solely intended to assist readers with a better understanding of technical analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www. ag-chieve.ca for information about our grain-marketing advisory service and to see our latest grain market analysis. You can call us toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free consultation.

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Study of Canadian wheat counters claims

AG IN MOTION — TEAM MONSANTO

Wheat protein hasn’t changed much in more than a century

By Rod Nickel Winnipeg / Reuters

T

he amount of protein in Canadian wheat has fluctuated little in 141 years, according to the most extensive study of its kind, countering claims that radical changes in the grain are making people sick.

Dieters have shunned w h e a t , t h e k e y i n g re d i e n t in bread, cookies and noodles, since the 2011 bestseller Wheat Belly, written

by American doctor William Davis claimed modern wheat isn’t what it used to be, causes sickness, and should not be eaten.

But while Canadian spring wheat morphed into a more p r o d u c t i v e, s h o r t e r p l a n t between 1860 and 2001, its protein concentration within the kernel has increased only about one per cent, according to University of Saskatchewan plant science professors, Ravi C h i b b a r a n d P i e r re Hu c l .

Their paper was recently published in the journal Cereal Chemistry.

“Wheat is a very nutritious grain and people should keep on eating wheat because it’s not going to cause the effects t h a t a r e b e i n g c l a i m e d ,” Chibbar said in an interview on Friday. “Grain composition hasn’t really changed that much.”

Canada is the world’s second-biggest wheat exporter.

Protein concentration determines a loaf ’s volume.

Davis’s Wheat Belly website says wheat has 1,000 proteins, including gluten, that create unwanted effects on health, making it a “Frankengrain” that “has exerted more harm t h a n a n y f o re i g n t e r ro r i s t group can inflict.”

Davis, through a spokeswoman, said he needed time to read the study before commenting on it.

C h i b b a r ’s c o n c l u s i o n echoes that of recent studies on U.S. wheat, but his paper is based on 18 years of experiments on cultivated varieties dating back to 1860. The seeds for the experiments are stored in banks, and the new plants they produce replenish seed supplies.

The study, funded by the u n i v e r s i t y, t h e C a n a d i a n province of Saskatchewan, a Canadian gover nment research program, and former grain handler Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, started in 1989 t o e x a m i n e i m p rove m e n t s in yield. Chibbar, an expert in grain quality, got involved t h re e y e a r s a g o t o e x a m ine the data for nutritional changes.

Chibbar and his co-authors plan another paper focusing on starch, the biggest component in wheat, for release next year.

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AUCTION DISTRICTS 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

Birch River

Swan River Minitonas Durban

Winnipegosis

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

Parkland

Birtle

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Gimli

Shoal Lake

Langruth

Neepawa

Gladstone

Rapid City Virden

Melita

1

Carberry

Brandon

Killarney

Pilot Mound Crystal City

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin Treherne

Westman Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Souris

Waskada

Interlake

Erickson Minnedosa

Hamiota

Reston

Arborg

Lundar

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

1

Steinbach

Red River

ANTIQUES ANTIQUES Antiques For Sale BULLDOG FANNING MILL; Fairbanks-Morse elevator platform scale; Westphalia cream separator; solid brass 3-ft. grain bin probe; Cockshutt horse hay rake; doubletrees; neckyokes; halters & bridles.

Phone (204)256-8668 or (204)435-3602.

AUCTION SALES

Dowler Auct ion rt & o p Svc

Lam

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

Farm auction

for Murray & Linda McCaskill DEAD LAKE RANCH and Rutherford Riddell

Sat., June 6, 2015

Gladstone, MB., Canada at 10:00 AM Directions: From Gladstone, 1 mile east on Hwy #16, 2 miles south (Rd. 64 west). Driveway marker #79155.

Watch for signs.

Owners’ Contact: Home: 204-385-2764 Mobile: 204-856-6714 FEATURED ITEMS: 2003 MF 6280 fwa, 3ph, Quickie Loader w/grapple, 8’ bucket, bale forks, 7,000 hrs, Rear tires 20.8-38, New front tires 16.9-R28, bought new, premium unit • Case 2294 3ph, powershift, duals, 6937 hrs • Husqvarna YTH 150 riding mower • Cat D-7 cable dozer, w/blade, good running order, good paint • 1978 GMC General semi,runs good • 1985 GMC half ton w/deck • 25’ tandem end dump • Titan 22’ tandem axle stock trailer, 2 dividers, rubber mat floor, great for horses or livestock, great shape • 1978 Linden 45’ equipment trailer w/flip up extensions & hydraulic ramp • 2009 New Idea 3743 tandem manure spreader, heavy axle, dual beater, good floor, bought new • 2009 Hesston 1372 12.5 ft Discbine, 1000 shaft, steel rollers, bought new • 2001 Hesston 4755 mid square baler approx 40,000 bales w/Valmar preservative applicator • AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!

There is also a large assortment of shop and misc items, panels and posts, saddles, harness, antiques, and household items up for offer as well as good quality riding horses.

PLEASE VIEW WEBSITE www.lamportanddowler.com FOR PHOTOS AND FULL LISTING auctionEEr’S notE Join us for this fantastic auction including high quality farming equipment, antiques and riding horses. Murray & Linda McCaskill are experienced horse trainers who have a variety of AQHA Quarter Horses up for auction. Some started under saddle with horse listings at http://www.deadlakeranch.com/. Don’t miss this unique and enjoyable auction.

www.lamportanddowler.com John Lamport 204-476-2067 Tim Dowler 204-803-6915

Gerald/ Laurie Bartley & Estate of Melvin Bartley, Killarney, MB. Farm Equipment Dispersal Auction Tues., June 9th, 1:00pm; 5-mi West Killarney on PTH #3 Hwy. 1992 Case IH 7130 Magnum MFW Assist DSL, new 18.4x26 front tires, 20.8x42 radial duals, 7,710-hrs, 1000 PTO, triple valve hyd, w/Case IH 710 loader w/bucket w/grapple fork, shedded, Serial #44596; 1981 Vers 895 4WD, 1 owner, 20.8x38 duals all around, 6,293-hrs, engine overhaul @ 2,637-hrs, planataries done, new radiator in 2014, dual hyd, plus atom jet air seeder line, shedded, Serial #090790; 1981 IHC 1486 DSL tractor, 20.8x38 duals, T.A. good, dual hyd, 1000 & 540 PTO, new turbo, new bottom end at 6,100-hrs, also rear end overhauled 7,142-hrs, also front weights, Serial #88494; 1968 Caterpillar 955 K Bulldozer, 2-yd bucket, power shift trans, 24Volt system, should be running; 1998 Case IH 8825 DSL 30-ft. SP swather, w/cab, UII PU reel, double swath attach, hydrostatic, 2,509-hrs, excellent; 2000 Case IH Model 8820 16-ft. hay header, fits all Case IH 8000 series & Hesston series swathers; 2009 NH BR 7090 Round Baler w/bale command, monitors, shedded, approx 4,000 bales; Inland Hayliner Model 2000 14 bale hyd picker w/turners on picker arms; 1992 Case IH 1680 SP combine, axial-flow w/Swathmaster PU, 8.3L Cummins DSL engine, 2,923 engine hrs, 30.5 L32 Firestone tires, shedded; 1985 IHC 1482 PT combine, hyd header reverser, monitor, shedded; 2 PT swathers Vers #10 24-ft. & 20-ft. Westfield 10in.x50-ft. hyd drive swing out auger; Westfield 7in.x31-ft. auger w/B&S 9-HP motor; Smith Roles 6ft. swath roller; NH Model 56 SD hay rake; 1996 Bourgault 9200 42-ft. deep tiller, 500-lb. trips w/Bourgault 4 row tine harrows & Bourgault NH3 carbide openers; NH3 heavy trailer hitch & Dickey John auto rate NH3 applicator; Bourgault Model [534-38] 36-ft. air seeder cultivator, 8-in. spacing, w/Bourgault 4 row harrows & Bourgault 2155 2 compartment air tank, tow behind; IHC 7200 28-ft. hoe drills w/factory transport & rubber mounted packers needs repair; Herman 44-ft. hyd harrowbar; Crown 400 prong rock picker; Haybuster 256 Plus II bale shredder, 1000 PTO; Westfield truck mount drill fill; Melroe 215 spray coupe w/Trac Master markers, 16-ft.x8-ft. tandem axle trailer, bumper hitch, full lift of 1-in.x 6-in.x 8-ft. windbreak boards; 3 full tool chests of mechanic & farm tools; 2 Lewis cattle oilers; 1 single sock; 1 double sock; both have mineral tub & salt holder; long sieve for Case IH 1680 & 88 model combines & top sieve for 1482 combine; coil new air seeder hose; 2, 28L 26 tires.

Consigned: 1998 Premier 30-ft PT swather w/batreel, factory transport; 1994 MF 200 dsl 30-ft swather, cab w/air, hydrastatic w/pick-up reel; JD LX 173 lawn mower, double blade, 48-in. cut, 15-HP, gear drive, w/new battery; BK Industries 20-ft.x8-ft. tandem axle flat deck trailer, wood deck, 11L-15 tires, trailer hitch; Kwik-Kut power hack saw w/electric motor; Linden hyd post pounder w/3 way hyd valve; Livestock Equipment: 4, 10-ft. Miami Welding metal feed troughs, good; 2 skirted round bale feeders; 3, 12-ft. slant bar feeder panels skirted bottom; 200, 3-4 in. treated 6-ft. fence posts; 2 Westeel 1,350bus steel grain bins, located 1-mi from sale site.

See Web sites: www.mrankinauctions.com & rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions Killarney, MB. Murray (204)534-7401 Ross Taylor Auction Service Reston, MB. Ross (204)877-3834 cell (204)522-5356 Brock (204)522-6396.

If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland BRUCE & BEVERLEY COCHRAN Auction Sale.

Sat., Jun. 13, 2015, 9a.m. Hamiota, MB. At the junction of PTH#’s 21 & 24 (3-mi south of Hamiota), go 4-mi east on PTH#24 to PR#134W, turn north.

Signs will be posted. JD 6400 Tractor, w/cab, FWA, 640 Loader Forks & Bucket, 3 PTH, 3,552-hrs; 1953 JD R Dsl Tractor, running; JD 830 Dsl Tractor, PS, new rear tires, pup not running, big engine running; JD D Tractor, on steel; 1928 JD D Tractor, cyl. & rad. redone, apart, all there; JD 70 Dsl Tractor, running; JD AR Tractor, hydraulics; JD A Tricycle Tractor; JD 730 Dsl, PS, running; IH M Farmall Tractor, wide front axles, new rubber; IH F20 Tractor, on steel; Early 20’s Case 832 Tractor, on steel, tight; JD D, tight; Parts of 2 D Tractors w/difference of 3 serial numbers; JD 2320 Swather, SP, twin swath capable; 2 Furrow Cockshutt Plow; 3 Furrow JD Plow; Wooden Beam Breaking Plow; 16.5-ft IH Vibrashank Cultivator; 3.5 yard Earth Scraper; IH 80 3PTH Snow Blower; Pallet Forks; JD Pup Engine; JD Horse Drawn Manure Spreader; Hyd. Drill Fill Auger; Harrows; Tiller; Stone Picker; (5) Garden Sheds; 18-ft Car Hauler Trailer; JD AMT 600 Gator; JD LA 165 Mower; Metal & Wood Lathes & Chisels; Morgan Milling/Drilling Machine; Black Max 5 H.P. Air Compressor; Oxy-Acetylene Set; Floor Pedestal Drill; Hyd. Press & Bending Dies; Metal Band Saw; Mitre Saw; Millermatic 135 Mig Welder w/gas; Industrial Grinder; Lots of Shop, Power & Hand Tools; (6) Stationary Engines; Quantity of Bearings & Magnetos; Tire Shrink; “Graydort” Auto front Axle & Tires; Collectible Licence Plates; Furniture, Household & Collectibles. A Very Large Sale, 2-ring selling. See sale bills or website for listing & photos.

Hudson Auction Service Hamiota, MB. Ph:(204)764-2447, Cells:(204)764-0288/764-0173.

Website:www.globalauctionguide.com COMBINED AUCTION FOR JAKE & Pat Quiring & Mrs Susan Klassen Sat., June 13th at 11:00am at the Austin Skating Rink. Riding Mower; Garden Tillers; Furniture & Appliances; Carpentry Tools.

Check our website at www.nickelauctions.com for full listing. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel Auctioneer (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

AUCTION SALE Moving & Estate

Wed., June 10 @ 4:00 pm Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive

Yard Items * Tools * Antiques * Household * Always Lots of Exciting Items!!

Stuart McSherry

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027

www.mcsherryauction.com

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

EQUIPMENT PLUS CONSIGNMENT SALE Sun., June, 21 @ 10:00 pm Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive

Tractors * Equip * Vehicles * Trailers * Yard & Recreation * Farm Misc * Tools * Book In Your Items Now!!

Stuart McSherry

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

OF San Tan Construction Group Inc. (formally Falcon Creek Industries)

Falcon Beach, Manitoba AT #2 Wildwood Drive (South of Lumber One Lumber Yard)

Sunday, June 7th at 1:00 PM (Viewing after 10:00 am Same Day of Sale Only) - Signs Posted

Having received instructions from LAZER GRANT INC., AGENT for San Tan Construction Group Inc., we will sell the following assets:

TRAILERS GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICE will be conducting a Combined Ranch Retirement Auction for Reg & Judy Branconier and Roy & Vicki Forsyth & Guests on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 10:30am. Location: From Laurier, MB corner on Hwy #5- East 5-mi on PR 480, then 2 3/4-mi S. Farm Equipment: 10700 Case Agri King tractor; JD 4020; NH 116 14-ft mo/co; JH BR780 bale processor; JD 12 & 16-ft deep tillers; IHC 886 tractor; JD 1830 tractor; 16-ft stock trailer; NI 11-ft mo/co; NH 273 sq baler; Oliver 1800 tractor; Cockshutt 40 deluxe tractor; Rock O Matic stone picker; Vehicles, camper & trailers.

Livestock feeding & handling equipment. Horse implements inc stud horse cart, buggy, wagon & harness. For complete details & photos visit www.gartonsauction.com or call Larry (204)648-4541.

MEYERS AUCTION FOR THE Estate of Jim Bothwell. 10a.m. Sat., Jun. 6, 2015. Makinak, MB. 1972 JD 4020; (2) 1958 Oliver 880; 1956 Oliver Super 88; 1953 Oliver Standard 77 ; 8 N Ford; JD 325 garden tractor w/hyd. rotovator, 48-in mower deck & 42-in blower & custom front wagon. (2) Coop 16ft Discers - ganged together. John Deere 16-ft Discer. GRAIN BINS: (7) Behlen grain bins, (2) Metals Industries hopper bins, wood bins. TRUCKS: 1947 Fargo 2-ton; 1962 GMC 2-ton; Tools, Antiques, MUCH MUCH MORE. Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer.

Ph:(204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262, Cell. www.meyersauctions.com

2012 Saturn dump trailer* 2002 Saturn 28ft. Tandem axle trailer w/loading ramps* 2-2010 PJ trailers* 2010 Notre trailer* 1999 53’ Manac van trailer w/air ride* Saturn 5th wheel triple axle trailer w/loading ramps* Saturn tandem trailer w/loading ramps* 2-2004 Saturn tandem trailers (no wheels)* 1999 Manac 53’ storage trailer* 53’ storage trailer* 2-wheel tool trailer single axle*

EQUIPMENT

3-Gardner Denver track drill units (1-for parts)* 2-Crown electric cement mixers (1-no motor)* power trowel for concrete* portable trimmer/leveller for concrete* Easy steam gas pressure washer* blue press*

WELDERS

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Lloyd & Helga Sampson

Sunday, June 7th @ 11:00 pm Dugald, MB East 6 Miles on Hwy 15 then South, 1/2 Mile on Millbrook Rd. Contact: (204) 999-9721

Building: Commercial Steel Framed Construction Open Wide Span Sheet Metal Building 60' x 100' x 16' w 30' x 30' Addition 12' x 16' OH Doors **TO BE MOVED * Subject to Owners Approval of last Bid** Tractors: Int B 275 Dsl, H.L. 3PH 540, 2189 Hrs * MF 90 Dsl H.L. Shuttle Dual Hyd. 540 1280 Hrs.* MF 135 Gas H.L. 3PH Hyd., 6841 Hrs. * Ford 9N Gas 3PH * JD 850 Dsl H.L. MFWA Cab 3PH 540 Hyd JD FEL1660 Hrs. * Case IH 495 H.L. 3PH Dual Hyd. 540 Turf Tires 840 Hrs. * Vehicle Trailers: 98 Dodge Cummins Dsl. 4 x 4 Ext Cab 3/4 Ton, 300,000 Km Sfty * 82 Ford 1 Ton Dually 5.7 L w B & H * 61 Sunbeam Alpic * 87 Chev 1/2 Ton * B.H. 14' Flat Deck Tandem Trailer * B.H. Trailer w Box 12' * 4 Wheel Farm Wagons * Equipment: Farm King 3 PH 7' Tandem Disc * McKee 3PH 5' Snowblower * 3 PH 5' Cultivator * 3 B Plow * 7' Spring Tooth Cult * Yard: 94 Yamaha Phaser II 485 Exc. Cond * Ryan Com. 30" Airiator * Gas Rear Tiller Attach *Along with Tools * Building Supply * Antiques * Some Household * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

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Sunday, June 14 @ 10:00 am Moosehorn, MB - #14 Govenment Rd. Contact: (204) 768-2479

Tractor & Storage: 87 Fruehauf 53' Frt Trailer w/ Side Door * Ford TE 20 Gas 3PH * Camper, Recreation & Guns: Yamaha Kodiak 400 cc 4x4, 3700 kms * Red Shell off Dodge Short Box * 70s TravelAir 16' BH Camper * Truck Box Utility w/ Slide in Camper * 20' Fiberglass Fishing Yawl * Johnson 25 HP Outboard * Fishing & Camping Items * Goose & Duck Decoys * Winchester, Model 1892, LA, Cal 44-40 * Savage Model 5, BA, Cal 22 * Hand Compound Bow * Farm Antiques: 60s Huski 500 w/ Sleigh, no engine * Windmill, Tower & Aireator for Fish Pond * 2) Fairbanks Stationery Engines * 1) 8 HP 1) 2 1/2 HP Chapman * 7 HP Stationery Engine * 3) Int 1 1/2-2 HP Stationery Engines * Grouley R Lawn Mower * Johnson 8HP Outboard * Magnettos * Peter Wright Anvil * Corn Planter * Honey Comb Radiator * Steel Wheels * Snow Shoes * Ice & Wood Saws * 2) Buffalo Skulls * Bear Rug * Misc & Tools: 3PH Bale Forks * Fire Hose * Propane Heater * Wood Heater * Roll of Chain Link & Meta Posts * 4'x6' Sheet Stainless Sheet * Table Saw * Wood Lathe * Chain Saw * Various Power & Hand Tools * Shop Supply * Yard: 2) Craftsman 8HP Snowblowers * Garden Cart * Gas Weedeater * New Portable Greenhouse * Patio Set * Household Antiques: Wood Cook Stove * Buffet * Dresser * Gateleg Table * Child Cupboard * Singer Sewing Machine * Chairs * Trunk * Coal Oil Lamps * Crocks * Enamelware * Household: DR Table * Medi Lift Recliner * Gliding Rocker * Gun Case * 30 Cups Coffee Perk * Household Effects * Restaurant Equipment: Stainless Steel Baker Table w/ Bottom Drawers * Hobbart 20 Quart Dough Mixer * Propane Com Grill * Moffat Steamer * "Superior" Potato Peeler * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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22’ aluminum fishing Yall W/90-HP Mercury w/trailer* Misty River aluminum boat w/30-HP Mercury motor & trailer* aluminum fishing boat w/90-HP Mercury motor w/Saturn tandem trailer* Catamaran boat*

MISCELLANEOUS

2006 Boss V-snow plow for 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck* 22-sections of 8’ steel fence* 6-sections of scaffolding* 4’x8’ welding table 1/2”* 4-floating docks* rack w/all drill bits & dies* 1/2-ton tool box* 8-HP snowblower* small mini bike* Inglis stove* GE large white fridge* Samsung 50” wall t.v.* leather office chairs* tool boxes w/tools* portable sprayer w/hose* extension ladders, aluminum ladders & Step ladders* steel benches* steel horses* orange covers for concrete* steel rack w/steel* pipes & steel* angle iron, steel tubing, piles of steel, etc.*

P & A Contracting - Paul Bourgeois Wednesday June 17th @ 10:00am (local time)

Powerview, Manitoba

Owners Phone: shop 204-367-4216 or cell 204-345-4343 INTERNET BIDDING STARTS @ 12:30 SHARP FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LARRY BUCHINSKI 306-865-7660

Directions: From Powerview go 1 km North on Hwy Provincial Road 304, located on Right side. Watch for signs SKIDDERS* 2005 JD 848G dual function grapple, showing 3012hrs* 1998 Timberjack 560 w/ dual function grapple*FELLER BUNCHER* 1998 845B Tiger Cat, Quadco hot saw w/360 rotation*CRAWLER TRACTOR*1972 Cat D7F*DELIMBER* 1998 Timberjack 735 w/ Denarco 4400 delimbing head*HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS* 1996 Komatsu PC250LC-6* 1996 Komatsu PC200LC c/w 66” Twist a Wrist bucket* 2004 Komatsu PC200LC-7*LOWBOY TRAILER* 1998 Arnes Double drop, tri-axle, 40 ton*SLASHER*Busch tag along slasher*ATTACHMENTS*asst buckets & grapples*3PTH EQUIPMENT*HD Bush Hog 7ft rough mower, Unland 92” snowblower*COMBINES*1983 Gleaner L3*1983 Gleaner L3*SERVICE TRUCK*Portable shop w/ 8x20 trailer*GEN SET*single axle trailer w/12K gen set, portable workshop & gen set w/8x20 trailer, 16KM*ANTIQUES*IH stationary eng, JD stationary eng*CONSTRUCTION* Unused full set of pads for 200 Komatsu* Unused Cummins eng* New cables and hoses for 4400 Denharoo* OFFICE*portable shop w/8x20 trailer*LARGE QTY OF TRUCK & EQUIPMENT TIRES & CONTRUCTION RELATED ITEMS & PARTS* VIEW FULL LISTING ON WEBSITE

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Ph: 306-873-5488 Toll Free: 1-866-873-5488 Fax: 306-873-5492

2-Miller MT-304 welders w/feeder* Miller 180 welder* Thermal welder*

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

“Everything Sold As is, Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed All vehicles are sold as is, where is with No Guarantee as to the Year or Condition Year & Serial Number are only a guideline, They’re Not Necessarily always Correct.

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UNRESERVED ESTATE FARM AUCTION for THE ESTATE of PERRY HENDRY

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION for KARL TRONDL

PIERSON, MB. • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH • 10:00 AM

ROSSBURN, MB. • SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH • 10:00 AM

THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: *1997 JD 7610 MFWD 120 HP Tractor w/JD 740 Self Levelling Loader *1981 JD 2140 2wd 70HP Tractor, Open Station, JD 146 Loader *Hi-Line Bale Pro 6600 Bale Processor *Linden Trailer Style Post Pounder, Fully Hydraulic *Hi Hog Squeeze Chute *Hi-Qual Palpation Cage *(3) Hi-Qual 10’ S-Curve Allies *Selection Hi-Qual Panels *Hi Qual Maternity Pen w/head gate *Tuff Ind Palpation Cage *Miami Welding 250 Bus Creek Feeder on Skids *16’ NH 116 Hydro Swing Haybine *1993 Vermeer 605K Rd Baler *Trail Tech 5 Bale Self Unloading Wagon *Inland Hayliner DBL Arm Rd Bale Picker *1988 16’ Norbert T/A Stock Trailer *Plus much more. Too Much to List

THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: *Kubota M126X MFWA 126HP Tractor *1997 NH Versatile 9882 4WD 425HP Tractor *Belarus 825 MFWA 100HP Tractor w/690 Leon Loader *2002 NH CX840 SP Combine w/1467 threshing hrs, 1960 engine hrs showing *2000 NH HW300 SP Swather w/25’ Honey Bee 994 Header *2006 Freightliner CL-112 Columbia T/A Grain Truck w/20’ NeuStar B+H, SAFETIED *2009 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab, 4x4 w/5.7L Hemi, SAFETIED *37’ Flexi-Coil 820 Air Seeder w/1330 Air Tank *V-Ditcher w/Hyd Cyl *2004 NH BR780 Rd Baler *16’ NH 2300 Series Haybine, Header 2326 *8”x46’ Wheatheart BH856 Auger w/Kohler Command PRO 25 ES Engine, Self-Propel Kit *1999 26’ Jayco Eagle 5th Wheel Trailer *2012 1000 Gal Fuel Tank w/115Volt Fill-Rite Pump w/Meter *2011 500 Gal Westeel Fuel Tank w/115 Volt *2004 Suzuki Vinson Quad Runner *Plus so much more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BRIAN FOWELL 204-761-5165 OR PBFOWELL@WESTMAN.WAVE.CA

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT KARL TRONDL 204-773-6704

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for MIKE HUYBRECHT

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for WILLIAM & BETTY ROBINSON

ST LAZARE, MB. • THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH • 12:00 NOON

CARBERRY, MB. • MONDAY, JUNE 15TH • 12:00 NOON

THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: *1984 JD 8450 4wd 186HP Tractor *1979 JD 4440 2WD 130HP Tractor *1983 Chev C70 Silverado Grain Truck w/16’ Cancade Super Box & Hoist *1981 Chev S/A w/5th Wheel Plate *1981 24’ Knight S/A Dueled Single Drop Trailer w/Beaver Tail & Fold Down Ramps *30’ Bourgault 8810 w/Bourgault 2155 Air Tank *Degelman R570S Rotary Stone Picker *2006 NH BR780A Rd Baler *NH 402 Hay Crimper *Birch Creek Enterprises Maternity Pen 12’ x 10’ w/Headgate & Squeeze *Assortment of Corral Panels & Gates – 1”x1” Square and 2 3/8” round *Hopper Bottom and Flat Bottom Westeel Grain Bins *Miller Blue Star Model 2E Gas Powered Arc Welder/ Generator *Assortment of Wood Working Equipment *Plus much more

SALE WILL FEATURE: *1991 CaseIH 7120 2wd 151HP Tractor *IH 966 Farmall 2wd Tractor w/Allied 790 Loader *1997 CaseIH 8910 2wd 135HP Tractor *1994 CaseIH 1688 sp Combine w/CaseIH 1015 Header *1994 25’ CaseIH 1010 Straight Cut Header *2005 Mack Vision T/A Hwy Tractor w/Factory Day Cab, SAFTIED *2009 Jet 36’ T/A Grain Trailer, SAFETIED (Trailer has been used less than 10,000kms) *28’ CaseIH 6200 Press Drills w/Factory Self Transport, Always Shedded *1997 CaseIH 8465 Automatic Rd Baler *REM 552 Grain Vac *1997 25’ Topaz Triple E 5th Wheel Travel Trailer *6’ Woods Ditch Bank 3PT Rotary Mower *1000 Gal Huge L Steel Fuel Tank w/ New Fill-Rite 115V Pump *Plus much more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MIKE HUYBRECHT (RES) 204-683-2557 (CELL) 204-821-5249

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT WILLIAM & BETTY ROBINSON HOUSE 204-834-2983 WILLIE’S CELL 204-476-0179 OR BETTY’S CELL 204-841-0447

ANNUAL PRE-HAYING EQUIPMENT AUCTION BRANDON, MB. • SATURDAY JUNE 20th • 9:00 AM DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. Sales yard 1/4 mile north of the junction of highways #1 & #10 on 25 Wheatbelt Road. Brandon, MB. THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: Farm & Industrial Equipment *Trucks *Trailers *Livestock Handling Equipment *Vehicles *Lawn & Leisure *Shop Equipment & Tools, 3PT Hitch & Acreage Equipment * Plus Misc. Pallet Lots & Soooo Much More!!!

EQUIPMENT CONSIGNED by B&A WOODS FARMS Ltd: *2010 Cat Lexion 590R sp combine 462hp w/P516 pick-up header, 960 threshing hours, 1316 engine hours showing, Cebis monitor pkg, mapping pkg, yield and moisture, 620/70R42 duals, HD long auger, dual range cyl, electric rotor covers, 3D chaffer, MAV straw chopper, chaff spreader, std feeder house with dust suction fans *2006 40’ Honeybee SP40-L19 straight cut header w/Lexion adapter, dbl knife drive, pick-up reel, fore and aft, pea augers, self-transport TRACTORS: *2007 Kubota Compact Tractor, Model # B2630HSD, 16,950 Hrs Showing *1975 White 2-105 Tractor HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *2002 Case IH 2388 Combine, 2841 Hrs Showing *1983 24’ Versatile 4400 Swather, s/n 199756, Hydrostatic DSL Eng, 2249 Hrs Showing SEED & TILLAGE: *100’ MarFlex Suspended Boom Sprayer *Flexicoil Series 65 field sprayer, 1000US gallon tank, 100’ boom, windscreens, disc markers, new boom tires, 16.5L-16.1 main frame tires, hydraulic pump drive, mix tank, triple nozzle bodies, field ready. HAYING EQUIPMENT: *MF 7075 sp swather w/14’hay crimper head, steel crimp rolls *Hesston 565A rd baler w/new constant velocity shaft GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *MK100-71 Westfield Swing Auger, 540 PTO *13 x 81 Westfield FLEX MK Plus Swing Auger TRUCKS & VEHICLES: *2005 Ford Escape XLT V6 Sport Utility, 4 Door, 6 Cyl, Black, 269,568 Kms *2002 Ford Escape XLS V6 Sport Utility, 4 Door, 6 cyl, Gray, VIN# 1FMYU02162KC81625, 187,021 Kms Showing MOBIL CONCESSION UNIT: *1976 GMC Thomas School Bus - Converted into a Concession Stand, Runs on Propane. Small 21’ propane run, 1976 Thomas built bus that runs well & has been converted to a mobil concession unit. Bus has had a lot of work done to it including new exhaust system, new battery, new tires, some new windows & some engine work. Bus is fully equipped with 2-25lb propane tanks, double basket deep fryer, large grill area with large hood fan & whirly bird, brand new stainless steel grill back splash, 3 sinks, hot & cold running water, fresh water tank, waste water tank, hot water tank, water pump, new hot dog machine, new large Bunn coffee maker, commercial French fry cutter, 1 small freezer, cash box, 1 large advertisement board with light on bus, 2 advertisement boards with arrows, 2 menu boards & lots of extras to have you up & running in no time, such as hot dog boats, burger carry out Styrofoam containers, fry bags, condiment containers, coffee cups, lids & stir sticks, crock pot, large pot, metal & plastic containers, utensils, etc. Plenty of storage space & room enough for 3 people to operate comfortably. Bus could use alittle elbow grease & TLC. List can be provided for minor repairs still needed. TRAILERS: *2005 Load King Semi-Trailer , Steel, New Tarps in 2013 (Both), tires - 24.5 - 90%, manual openers (Lead), (PUP) s/n 2LDHG30215F042158, BOTH SAFETIED (Bought new - one owner) *2004 Load King SemiTrailer , Steel, New Tarps in 2013 (Both), tires - 24.5 - 90%, manual openers (Lead) s/n 2LDHG28364F039276, (PUP), BOTH SAFETIED (Bought new - one owner) MANURE SPREADERS & EQUIPMENT: *(3) Bunning Lowlander 230T Wide Body Vertical Beater t/a manure spreaders w/31,000kg gross cap, 1000 PTO, leaf springs on hitch, brakes on both axles *LH Manurigater Reel w/approx 3000’ on trailer, Honda 160 Mtr 3PT EQUIPMENT & ATTACHMENTS: *(3) NEW 82’’ Heavy Duty Rotary Tiller c/w: gear drive, 3 point PTO shaft w/overrunning clutch *(3) NEW 94’’ Hydraulic Skid Steer Loader Dozer Blade/snow pusher LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: *NEW 13 ft x 13 ft Heavy Duty Horse Stable Unit c/w: sliding gate, water feeder, heavy gauge galvanized steel frame, bamboo plate walls, all hardwares included *(2) NEW 12 ft farm gate SHOP EQUIPMENT: *(2) NEW 2015 Easy Kleen Magnum Plus, 4000 PSI Hot Water Pressure Washer C/W 15 HP Gas, Electric Start *(8) NEW 2015 Easy Kleen Magnum Gold, 4000 PSI 12V Hot Water Pressure Washer, C/W 15 HP Gas, Totally Self Contained STORAGE BUILDING & TENTS: *NEW 40 x 232 Barn, made Pembina Valley Canvas, Winkler, MB *NEW 40 ft x 60 ft x 20 ft Gable Truss Peak Ceiling Storage Building, C/W: Industrial PVC covers, 13’ x 15’ drive through doors at two ends, 3’ x 6’ entry door, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT & LAWN/GARDEN: *2005 JD Buck EX 500cc 4 x 4 ATV w/ auto shift, new tires, front & rear receiver hitches, front winch, front & rear racks, hand warmers, Runs Excellent, 19,280 Kms Showing *2000 Honda Fourtrax Quad TREES & SHRUBS: *Large selection of potted Spruce – Aspen, and Pine trees various sizes TIRES: NEW Implement Tires, 4 - 9.5x15, 8 - 11x15, 2 - 11.00x16 3 rib, 2 - 10.00x16 3 Rib, 4 - 9.5x14, 2 - 11x14, NEW Half ton tires, 4 - P265/75R16, 4 - LT265/75R16 10ply, 4 - P265/70R17, 4 - P275/55R20 BUILDING MATERIAL: *(2) Semi Loads - Flat metal *Semi Load of Steel BIN: *(approx 6-8) Poly Grain Bins, built on metal pallets *Rocket Aeration Ducting for Flat Bttm Bins MISC: *(2) Fuel Tanks, Stand *(1) Fuel Tank

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 WEEKLY!

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BRANDON, MANITOBA Licensed and bonded. P.L. License #918093. Member of M.A.A., S.A.A., A.A.A., A.A.C. PHONE: (204) 727-2001 FAX: (204) 729-9912 www.fraserauction.com EMAIL: office@fraserauction.com Auctioneer: Scott Campbell 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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RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR ROBERT AND MAXINE MURRAY

AUCTION SALE Wayne Spakowski

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 10 AM

Saturday, June 6 @ 10:00 am

Tractors: • 1988 Versatile #846, L 10 Cummins, standard transmission, 4 remote, air seeder return line, Michelin 18.4 x 38 duals fluid in rear. Serial #33G852, 5850 one owner hrs.

• 1987 Case 2294 two wheel drive, cab, 3 pth, 18.4 x 38 clamp on duals, 4140 hrs., with 794 Allied loader and material bucket • Case IH 484 diesel, 3pth, live pto, power steering, remote hyd, 2720 hrs.

Harvesting: • 1993 New Holland TR96, Melroe 388 pickup on 471 head, 2300 one owner engine hrs., 1700 separator, combine has never been washed, always shedded, serial #554389 • 1999 MacDon 4920 swather, 25ft header with pickup reel, 1278 one owner hrs., serial #130353 Seeding and Tillage: • 1994 air seeder Bourgault 8800 - 32ft 1’’ shank, 8 in spacing, 4 row mulchers, granular applicator, float on Canola option, complete with 2155 Bourgault seed cart dual chute, tank is shedded • 1983 Morris CP731 deep tiller • 1983 Hutchmaster case DOT, 23‘ tandem disc 24’’ blades low acreage machine • Laurier 60‘ diamond harrow • Laurier 50‘ harrow packer bar, autofold c/w P-30 packers

Komarno, MB North 4 Miles on Hwy #7 Then East 2 Miles on Rd #106 Then 1/4 North Contact: (204) 643-5182 or (204) 206-0120 Tractors: J.D. 4020 Dsl Cab 540/1000 Hyd w J.D. FEL 8051 Hrs * J.D. 3010 Dsl 3PH 540 Hyd w J.D. FEL 5104 Hrs * J.D. 301A Dsl H.L. 540 Hyd w Allied 580 FEL 4536 Hrs * Ford 8 N 3PH * J.D. 3010 Dsl NR- Parts * Equip: 2) N.H. 489 9' Haybine * New Idea 486 RD Baler Elec. Auto Tie * J.D. 38 7' Semi Mt. Mower * J.D. 37 9' Trailer Mower * J.D. 11 9' Trailer Mower * H.M. 28' Dump Rake * M.F. 124 Square Baler * 3PH 3 Wheel Rake * 1000 gal Water Trailer * Farm King 7 Ton 4 Wheel Trailer * J.D. 16' Tandem Disc * Int 645 18' Cult * Case 7' Breaking Disc * 15' Crowfoot Packer * 3PH Rock Pull * MF 3PH 2B Plow * 3PH 7' Cult * Coop 15' Oneway Discer * Hang Up Harrows * Livestock Equip: 87 W.W. 16' Stock Trailer * New Roller Mill * 25) 10' Metal Corral Panels * 6) Metal RD Bale Feeders * 4) Metal Creep Feeders * 2) Calf Shelters * Ferrier Squeeze Chute * Chicken Plucker * Vehicles: 83 GMC Sierra 1/2 Ton * 95 GMC 1500 4 x 4 * 99 Merc Grand Marquis * 80 Chrysler Cordoba *79 Lincoln Town Car 400 * 94 Jimmy 4 x 4 * 91 Ford Explorer 4 x 4 * 78 Nova Rally 305 * 50's Austin Cambrian * 59 Ford 600 Dually w 12' Gravel B & H * Over 10 Vehicles for Scrap * Utility Trailer * Recreation & Yard: 72 Boler 10' Camper Trailer * Crafts 11 HP 36" R. Mower * 85 Yamaha 350 CC Quad NR * Misc & Tools: Galva Channel * Used Sheet Metal * Lumber * Welding Cable * FEL Bale Forks * Saw Mandrel * FEL No Cyl * Tractor & Implement Parts * 18.4 - 34 Duals * Metal Band Saw * Miller AC/DC Tig Welder * Power Tools * Hand Tools * McCormick Mower * Dump Rakes * J.D. 9' * Implement Seat * Brass Bells * Hood Ornaments * Oil Tins * Anvils * Wrenches * Saw * Cream Cans * Antiques: Coca Cola 4' Porcelain Sign * Lighted Palm Clock * C.P. Rail Track Signs * Walnut Humidor * Singer Sewing Machine * Cast Boilers * Wood Barrels * Mail Box * Coffee Grinder * Crocks * Copper Street Light * Coleman Lanterns * Gas Iron * Scales * Folding Camera * Tonka Toys Tobacco Tins * Crescent Crate & Bottles * Pop Bottles * 22 GUNS - 22 Cal * Rifles * Shot Guns * Hunting Accessories: Binoculars * Ammo * Gun Cabinet * Knives * Go To the Website for Listing & Pictures!!

See our website: www.billklassen.com for complete listing or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230

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Saturday, June 13 @ 10:00 am Tractors: *NH TS110 MFWA Cab 3-PTH w/FEL 7,000-hrs * Deutz Dx110 Cab 540/1000 Dual hyd 5872 hrs * Int 384 dsl 3PH Dual hyd 540 w/ Buhler / Allied 395 FEL 1298 hrs, Exc Cond * Farmall A Gas PTO Pulley * Livestock Equip: NH 675 Tandem Manure Spreader *6) 25' Self Standing Panels * 6) 25 Self Standing w/ Windbreak * 25) 10' Corral Panels * 6) RD Bale Feeders * 4 ) Metal Bunk Feeders * Cattle Oilers * Cattle Head Gate * Equip: Hesston 1265 hyd Swing Mower Cond * Hesston 565 T RD Baler * Highline 1400 Auto Bale Wagon * Vers 20' P Type Swather * Citrix MX12 V Rake * Vicon 6 Wheel Hay Rake * NH Side Del Rake * NH 270 Square Baler * Vers 580 Sprayer * 4 Wheel 200 bus Hopper Trailer * Westfield 7" 26' Auger * 2) Fertilizer Tandem Spreaders * Buhler Farm King 7' 3PH Cult * 3PH 350 Gal Poly Tank * Yard & Guns: Simplicity Citation Z Turn Frt Mt 23 HP R Mower * Honda 200 m 3 Wheeler * Savage, 340 Serious E, BA, Cal 223 Rem * Cooey, Model 84, Cal 16 ga, Single Shot * Cooey, Model 39, Cal 22, Single Shot * Browning BA, 270 Win * Various Ammo * Vehicles & Campers: 02 Dodge 2500 dsl 4x4 Ext Cab 315,000 km, Sft * 08 GMC Sierra 4x4 Z71 Quad Cab 288,000 km, Sft * 00 Dodge 3500 Leisure Travel Van A/C, Fully Loaded, Exc Cond, 197,000 km, Sft, Subject to Owners Approval * 93 GMC 1500 Ext Cab w/ Step Side Box & Cap * 88 Lincoln 4D * Tools & Misc: Lincoln 225 Welder * Booster / Charger * Power Tools * Various Hand Tools * Shop Supply * Tool Cabinet * 3) Fuel Slip Tanks * 2) Elec Pumps * Truck Tool Box *Treated Fence Posts * Farm Misc * Various Lumber * Binder Twine * Antiques: Gorgeous Restored Wood Heaters * Dressers * High Chair * Treadle Sewing Machine * Trunk * Carpenter Bench * Plant JR Seeder * Cream Cans * Galv Tubs * Hand Water Pump * Some Household * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

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BAILIFF ORDERED AUCTION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2 PM Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

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EAST VIEW DRIVE - WINKLER, MANITOBA THIS AUCTION WILL BE CONDUCTED AFTER THE ECUSTA FIBER AUCTION PARTIAL FAST LIST: FOR MORE DETAILS SEE WWW.BILLKLASSEN.COM

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REAL ESTATE & FARM AUCTION FOR DAVID & ANNA WIELER SATURDAY JUNE 20th 10:00 AM Location: From Grunthal, MB 4 miles East on 205, then 1 1/4 South on 30E #25117

PARTIAL LIST: • 80 Acre Country Property Including Shop & House to be sold by Auction • IHC 824 Diesel Tractor, MFWD, 3 PTH, Loader • 18ft Car Hauler Trailer, Tandem Axle • 25ft Fifth Wheel Trailer

• 2005 Honda Four Trax 400 4X4 • Go-Kart w/ Honda Engine • Suzuki Side Kick 4X4 • CL 40 Ford Skid Steer • 12ft Scissor Lift • AC Forklift • 1987 Chevy 1 Ton w/ Flat Deck • 1985 School Bus

• 1952 GMC Pickup • 8-Diesel Generator 2 cyl White • Hobart Beta Mig 250 Mig Welder w/ Gas Attach • 60 Gal. Horizontal Air Compressor • Shop Tools & Misc To Numerous to Mention • QTY SCRAP IRON & STEEL

Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, Manitoba

Partial List: HAY & FORAGE EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • •

2010 New Holland BR7090 Round Baler 2003 New Holland BR780 Round Baler 535 John Deere Round Baler, 5X6 2009 Hesston 2240 14ft Mower Conditioner 2000 MacDon 5010 12ft Hydra Swing Mower Conditoner 1993 MacDon 5000 16ft Mower Conditioner 1989 Case IH 8370 14ft Hydra Swing Mower Conditioner New Holland 1090 Self Propelled Swather New Holland 40 Forage Blower

TRACTORS & FORKLIFT • 1978 Blue Chip 6000lb Rough Terrain Forklift • 1939 McCormick Farmall H Tractor (Good rubber, good paint) • 1949 John Deere MT Tractor, restored • McCormick Farmall A • Oliver Standard 88 • 930 Case Diesel Tractor • 930 Case Tractor Comfort King, Diesel • 730 Case Tractor Comfort King • Ford 340 Diesel Tractor, 3 PTH • International 300 Utility Tractor

HARVESTING & MISC EQUIPMENT • 750 Massey Ferguson Perkins Diesel Combine 1800hrs (Shedded) • Westfield MK 100-51 PTO Auger • Westfield W80-41 Auger • Westfield 707-41 Auger w/ Gas Engine

TRAILERS

• Stout Stump Grinder SG-13R w/ Skid Steer Quick Attach • Stout Material Bucket 84in with Double Cut Edge • Lowe Hyd Auger 750ch 9in & 12in Bits • Stout Rock/Brush Combo Bucket Grapple HD72-3 • Stout Brush Grapple XHD84-6 • Stout Brush Bucket Grapple HD72-8 • Stout Walk-Thru Pallet Forks 48in • Stout Full Back Pallet Forks 48in • 48in Pallet Forks • Stout Regular Solid Weld On Plates • Stout Receiver Hitch Plate • (2) Hyd Dozer/Snow Plow Blades

NEW TOOLS, YARD EQUIP & MISC • Qty Wood Truss Rafters • Selection Of Lawn & Garden Equipment • John Deere F525 48in Front Mount Lawn Tractor • 3000 PSI 4 GPM Hot Water & Steam Pressure Washer w/ CAT Pump & 13 HP Honda Elec Start • 3000 PSI Gas Powered Cold Water Pressure Washer

• 3000 PSI Electric Stationary Pressure Washer 2.5 GPM 230V, belt drive CAT Pump • 4000 PSI 4GPM Pressure Washer/Steamer Add On (turns any pressure washer to hot water) • 1700 PSI 1.5 GPM 120V 1.5 HP Electric Pressure Washer • 8 gal Twin Tank Air Compressor w/ Honda Engine • 20 Gal Horizontal Air Compressor w/ Honda Engine • 7000W Gas Generator, Elec Start • Honda GX390 13HP Elec Start Horizontal Engine • Honda GX390 13HP Horizontal Engine • Honda GC190 Horizontal Gas Engine w/ Easy Start • 208cc Horizontal Gas Engine w/ Elec Start 3/4inX2 7/16in Shaft • Steel Dump Cart Trailer 1200lb Capacity 17cu ft.

• (2) 2000W Inverter Generators (Super quiet) • 26 gal Boomless ATV Broadcast & Spot Sprayer (sprays 35ft width) • 10 gal ATV Spot Sprayer • Whelen Guardian Magnetic Amber Light Bar G2VA • Whelen Gaurdian Halogen Mini Light Bar Amber G2MA • 13ft HD Pull Blade • New Tire Changer • New Wheel Balancer • HD Workbenches • BF Goodrich 28.1-26 Tractor Tires & Rims • 574 International Tractor Loader • Farmhand Loader

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a farm equipment for Dixon Enterprises (306)331-7177 or (306)332-7524. Sun., June 28th, 2015, 12:00pm.

Directions from Balcarres, SK: 12-mi North on Hwy 310. NH TV-140 bidirectional tractor w/NH 7614 long reach FEL, 3PTH & PTO; Case 2390 tractor w/duals; Cat D-4 Crawler Tractor; Allis 600 fork lift; MF 2756A net wrap round baler; Vermeer XL round baler; Richardton 12-ft silage wagon; Leon 425 silver tandem axle manure spreader; Southland 24-ft gooseneck triple axle stock trailer; Luck Now silage wagon; Morris round bale hay hiker; bale king bale processor; NH 973 Flex 30-ft Header; NH 971 30-ft straight-cut header; Hi Hog squeeze chute; Hi Qual crowding tub & S alley; portable loading chute; free standing wind breaks; 24-ft Lift Off round bale carrier; 30-ft pipe & belt feed troughs; maternity pen; bundles of rail road ties; quantity of gates & panels; round bale feeders; 1976 Chev C-60 single axle grain truck; Cat #40 PT hyd scraper; Super chrome Walinga grain vac; 2, 300-bu hopper bottom feed bins, plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT • • • •

40ft Spring Tooth Cultivator 8ft Tine Cultivator Deep Tiller 16ft COOP Deep Tiller

VEHICLES • 1996 GMC Sierra 2500 6.5L Diesel (excellent shape) • 1998 Volkwagen Jetta • 2000 Ford Focus SE • 2001 Chrysler Intrepid 2.7L V6 • 2005 Hyundai Accent GSI, Safetied, 126,512km • 1977 Chevrolet C60 Fire Truck (running)

3 POINT EQUIPMENT • • • •

7ft 3 PTH Blade 7ft Farm King 3 PTH Mower 5ft Rotary Mower 7ft Farm King Roto Tiller

NEW STORAGE BUILDINGS & TENTS • • • •

30X85 Canvas Building 30X40 Canvas Building 30X40 Pagoda Party Tent 16X22 Marquee Party Tent

LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER LARGE EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR JUNE. HAVE EQUIPMENT TO SELL CALL TODAY AND GET IT IN EARLY. 204-326-3061 Note: This sale will not have internet bidding.

If you cannot be here you can always call in a phone bid.

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218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.7529

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Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

HARRY & CAROL PASKELL AUCTION Sun. June 14th, 2015 11:00am Directions: 9-mi South, 4 East, 3/4 South of Hudson Bay Hudson Bay, SK. Contact (306)865-4113. MACHINERY -TRACTORS: MF 1100 DSL Tractor cab, hyd, Leons FEL, 7,500-hrs; IH 300 Tractor Gas, torque, shedded; IH B275 Tractor DSL, 3-PTH, original FEL, shedded; TRUCKS: 2004 F-150 Truck SC 4x4 (4.6 V8) Auto, A/C 220-km, New tires & battery, Mechanically good; 1979 Chev 350 1-Ton 7x8 steel box & hoist, looks good; 1993 Dodge Ram Truck auto, Cummings DSL, air, P windows & locks; TRAILERS: 16ft. Lorne’s Welding Gooseneck tandem 6,000-lb axles Trailer ramps, new fenders, 6x6 tandem axle trailer, good rubber; CATTLE EQUIPMENT: NH 851 Chain Round Baler; NH 404 pull crimper; 53-ft. tandem axle hay trailer w/converter 26 bale, very heavy built; NH 352 mix mill w/extra pencil auger, very good; NH 65 square baler; *Roller mill 8x16 on trailer, like new* MH 56 side delivery rake; Bale feeders, ties, etc. *DEMOCRAT HARNESS, like new collars & bridles* Plus tillage, disc, swather, misc equip, shop, bins, recreation. NOTE: Harry & Carol are retiring from farming. Cleaning up machinery & yd. Online bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

SATURDAY JUNE 13th 10:00 AM

NEW SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

See our website: www.billklassen.com for complete listing or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230

ESTATE OF KEN & LORRAINE NADURIAK AUCTION Sun., June 7th, 2015 11:00am 2.5 South on #9 East Side Canora, SK. Contact Darren (306)621-2903. MACHINERY TRACTORS: CASE IH 9150 Tractor 4WD, cab, air, 4 hyd, factory duals, 6,781-hrs ser JCB0006496, real nice; IHC 4386 Tractor 4WD, cab, air, factory duals, motor issues; IHC 806 Tractor cab, cooler, hyd, duals; JD 3010 Tractor gas w/JD 46 A Loader; COMBINE: Case IH 2388 SP Combine cab, air, chopper, engine 3221, sep 2,421-hrs ser JJCO199093, real nice; 30-ft. IH straight cut header w/PU reel on trailer; TRUCKS: 1976 Chev C65 3-Ton Truck 15-ft. box, hoist, tarp, V8, 2-SPD; 1968? Dodge 3-Ton Truck steel box, hoist, V8, 2-SPD; 1963 Chev 2-Ton water truck; SEEDING: Flexicoil 5000 52-ft. Air Seeder 12-in. spacing, air package, packers, w/Flexicoil 2320 tank, looks real good; Flexicoil 40-ft. deep tillage & harrows, good; BINS: 2 Freisen 2,000-bu fert or grain hopper bins on skids w/aeration; 2 Weststeel Magnum F 2,000-bu fert or grain hopper bins on skids. Plus misc equip, auger, harrows, yd, recreation, shop etc. NOTE: Machinery used on small acreage. Not many small items. Major equip looks real good. Online bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing.

Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

ANNUAL JUNE EQUIPMENT AUCTION

• 2015 15,000 lb Triple Axle Aluminum Trailer • 2015 7000lb Hydraulic Dump Trailer 5X10 Aluminum • Trailer Frame With wheels

• 22005 Appache AS 850 sprayer,100 ft • 2012 Versatile 535 tractor, 1850 hrs.

• John Deere 9610 and 3 9600 Combines, one unit eq w/Rear wheel assist • Fruehauf and Wilcock Tanker trailer unit • New Holland 116 Haybine • JD 535 Round baler • 95 and 91 Freightliner Hwy tractors • 98 Doeppker 40 grain Trailer • 87 IH Eagle Hwy tractor

• John Deere model 3100 6x16 plow auto reset • Great Northern 96ft sprayer, 600 gal tank pto pump • Westfield 8’’ x 51 ft pto auger • Sakundiak 7’’ x 45ft with 7.5 hp electric 220 single phase motor Trucks: No Safety • 1981 GMC C-65, 366 V8 5 x 2, 19ft Midland box and hoist, tag with lift and brakes, 92700 km • 1974 GMC C-60 with 350 V8 4 x 2, 14ft strong box and hoist, 71400 miles • 1964 GMC 960 truck 6 cylinder 4 x 2, 12ft Metals ind box and hoist

Some Small Selling – Owners: 204-474-2469

Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Komarno, MB Jct #229 & Hwy #7, South on #7, 1 1/4 Miles Contact: Viewing by Appointment - (204) 886-3936

OAKVILLE, MB. 9 KM SOUTH OF HWY #1 ON #13 AT THE OAKVILLE TURN OFF. YARD #59017

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

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MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a farm equipment auction for Scott & Shirley Bonnor, (306)331-7450, Sat., June 13th, 2015 at 10:00am.

Directions from Sintaluta, SK: go 13-mi North on Grid 606. Watch for Signs! JD 8440 4WD tractor w/PTO; IH 5288 2WD tractor w/duals; IH 1086 2WD tractor w/duals; 574 2WD DSL tractor w/IH FEL; IH diesel B-414 2WD tractor w/IH 1501 FEL; IH 1480 SP combine w/Rake-up PU header; IH 1020 22-ft flex header; IH 4000 SP swather, 8-ft & 10-ft swath rollers; Harmon 3680 36-ft air drill w/double shoot, 1,600-gal anhydrous tank & trailer; 35-ft Morris CP-735 cultivator w/tine harrows & Valmar; 1975 Chev C60 grain truck w/steel box & hoist; 1974 Chev C60 grain truck w/steel box & hoist; 1969 GMC 3.4-ton truck w/mounted sprayer & Honda engine & pump; 1969 Chev 1/2-ton truck; Wheatheart 8-51 auger & mover w/Kohler 27-HP engine; Brandt 7-40 auger w/Honda engine; Konskilde 300 grain vac, Lode King 400-bu tank & trailer, 6,000-bu temporary grain ring; Degelman ground drive rock picker, Farm King 18-in roller mil; IH 430 square baler; Massey Harris grain crusher; Woods 3-PTH gyro mower; Farm King 3-PTH snow blower; Leon 9-ft angle dozer blade; Douglas 3-PTH rotovator; shop built 36-ft land roller; 3-PTH tooth cultivator; rope weed wck 40-ft pulled by ATV; 1,000-gal fuel tank & electric pump; 100-gal slip tank; 250-gal poly water tank; Smith Roles tire changer; hyd press; engine stand; numerous hand tools, plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR LARRY AND DARREN SEYMOUR Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 Tractors: • 1998 John Deere 9300 4WD, tractor, quad shift, 20.8 x42 duals, 4 remotes, 4881 hrs.

• 1973 John Deere 1120 diesel, 3pth, JD 145 loader w/ bucket, 7665 hrs.

• 1991 Case IH 5130 fwa, Cab left hand reverse, with Allied 694 loader, bucket joy stick, 9828 hrs.

• Grapple for above loader, real good • 1978 Case 1270 Power shift,1000 pto, good 18.4 x 38 axle duals, Changed up to 1370 rear end • Toyota Fork lift aprox 4000 lb cap, two tier lift oversized drive tires, can be used on yard surface • 2007 Kubota GT1770 Yard tractor with 44 in mower deck • 1999 Polaris 500 cc EBS 4x4 quad • Case 222 gas garden tractor with hyd drive rotary tiller and mower deck Harvesting Machinery: • 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 914 pickup head, fine cut chopper and chaff spreader, Rear wheel assist, 30,5 x 32 real good tires, 3300 engine, 2224 sep, hrs.

• Macdon 960 Draper 36 ft head to JD Combine adaptor • Elmers 40‘ header transport • 2008 John Deere 4895 swather power unit, with 30 ft honey bee header and mounted 10 ft ploy roller, 745 engine hrs, 566 Knife hrs.

• Macdon 4600 Black autofold 25 ft pto swather w/ pickup reel Special Equipment: • 2003 Case IH 3200 SPX Patriot sprayer, 100 ft 5 bay nozzle cluster, 750 gal., Wired for Green star Auto steer, 2060 hrs., 14.9 x 46 tires and set of 20.8 x 38 Will have set wider tires of 1854 Rogator Trucks And Trailers: • 1997 Mack highway tractor Mack engine, 10 speed, wet kit, Day Cab, 24.5 buds, Safety truck • 2004 Cancade 36 ft hopper Tandem grain trailer, saftied • 1990 Timpte super hopper aluminum Grain Trailer serial #1T0446024LB080971 • Drill fill unit for above hoppers hydraulic drive sells after Cancade trailer • 1981 Kenworth T 900 highway tractor with Cummins Engine, also wet kit • 1973 Chev C-65 with 16 ft Box Hoist, Tag axle, roll trap. 366 5x2 • 1973 C-65 Single axle Grain box and hoist, running Yard truck • 1973 Tandem axle semi tanker, fitted with 3’’ lines and pump, to service as sprayer tender, Tanker dented on right side • Box trailer 22 ft Van type, with water tanks 3’’ pump chemhandler etc., this is single axle sprayer tender unit • Tandem axle Dolly converter, with fifth wheel and farm tractor hitch • Tandem Pup Grain trailer with Cancade 20 ft box and hoist, silage end gate • Dorsey 36 ft tandem Lo bed trailer, with Single axle converter with Farm tractor • Draw bar has been used to haul excavator, cat etc., non licensed unit • Ford L9000 Tandem rolled truck engine may be ok, Damaged Box and hoist, see photo on website • 1980 Chev wrangler day cab ¾ ton pickup V8 automatic 4x4 Seeding and Tillage: • 25’ Bush Hog tandem disc • 45‘ Case IH #5500 deep tiller, Deep tiller with mulchers • 1997 John Deere model 610 deep tiller w/ mulchers, 35 ft • IH model 55 Deep tiller with broken wing, needs repair • IH Discer seeders 12 ft 310, 16’ 300 pair with newer disc on 300 • IH model 4700 Cultivator w/ mulchers 38’ • Morris 22 ft deep tiller • 2004 Delmar 5500 M, Mid Harrow, hyd down pressure 90 ft • Shop Built Air seeder cart 130 bushel, with mounted Liquid Fertilizer tank c/w monitor rate controller etc., Pull between with 20.8 x 38 Duals, well built unit • Sokal approx. 1250 gal pull between, single axle Liquid fertilizer caddy, hyd drive pump c/w Raven monitor and rate control, shedded • White semi mount 6x16’’ reset plow, shedded • 10 ft metal Swath roller • Cockshutt 16 ft deep tiller • Glencoe 28’ cultivator • 2008 Farm King 13 x 95 hyd, swing low profile hopper • Farm King 13 x 70 auger, manual reverser and manual swing • Sakundiak 7’’x 37’ with 10 hp briggs • Two Farm King 8’’ x 41 ’ augers twin briggs • Westfield 7 x 35 with electric motor • Farm King hyd drive 12 x 10’’ jump auger • 2007 Blue Poly six 10000 US Gal tanks with 3’’ ball valves blue • 2-Metal liquid water tanks 15000 gal white

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 10 AM MANITOU, MB AT THE FARM: FROM EAST SIDE OF MANITOU AT HWY #3 TAKE MILE 16 EAST FOR 3 3/4 MILE. YARD #43050. FROM DARLINGFORD: 3 MILES WEST ON #3 AND 3 MILES NORTH ON ROAD #43W, 1/4 MILE WEST ON #16N

• Two Green metal 20000 gal tanks used for water • Shulte Rock picker hyd reel drive • Two Farm King 12 to 4 wheel trailers with aging decks • 1977 John Deere model 350 sickle mower 7 ft 3pth • John Deere 212 combine pick up head w/ melroe pickup • 5000 gal horizontal liquid fertilizer tank w/ moving wheels • 3000 gal up right Liquid fertilizer tank • Allied Snow blower 7 ft 3 pth • IHC Model 400 cyclone 6 row 30‘’ Planter • Set of Haukass Markers off 41 ft seeder • Boat 17’ Glaston Bay flight with 140 hp inboard c/w yacht club trailer • Two western saddles one roping • 8 ft Douglas poly swath roller • New Holland #56 side delivery rake • Hyd, operating two side delivery rake hitch, tractor seat control • 1985 New Holland #488 Haybine 9 ft model • 1978 New Holland 276 square baler, in shed • 18,4 x 38’’ set clamp on duals • 16 ft tandem axle car hauler trailer, Sask made looks like new • Labtronics 919 moisture meter with all fixings, sample grain screens, etc .

In Shop: • 200 amp millar wire welder, all in shop • 180 amp Forney stick welder • Cutting torch • Band saw • Radial arm saw10’’ • 60 gal upright air compressor, needs compressor rings • Air operated Samson bulk oil dispensing unit with hose reel, metering gun etc.

• Hyd pack drill marker tripper unit • Drill press etc., and so much more!!

Watch website closer to auction day.

Folks, we have listed this auction in mid winter and will be updating our website with better pictures once the snow is gone. This however is a real good summer farm equipment auction.

We at Bill Klassen Auctions are pleased to have the privilege to offer this well maintained line of machinery at public auction. Please do plan to attend and purchase here. Lunch available.

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a farm & livestock equipment auction for Murray & Salena McGillivray (306)869-2933 or (306)815-7715 Thur., June 11th, 2015 10:00am. Directions from Radville, SK go 4-mi South of Radville on Hwy 28, turn West on Grid Road 705 follow two speed curves to Range Road 191 & 2-mi South. Watch for signs!

Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com JD 7320 FWA tractor w/JD 741 FEL w/7,050-hrs & 3-PTH; Vers 256 Bidirectional tractor 1,960-hours showing 3-PTH & PTO consigned by (Roland Carles 306-869-2950); 2012 NH H7450 14-ft. disc bine w/rubber conditioners; Prairie Star 4900 swather & Macdon 972 30-ft. draper header w/1,870-hrs consigned by (Dan Vandenhurk 306-634-4446), Macdon 920 16-ft. hay header call (Dan 306-634-4446); Macdon 5020 16-ft. haybine w/no crimpers, Hesston S431 manure spreader w/poly floor; JD quick attach FEL bale speer; Vers 20-ft. PT swather; Vers 20-ft. PT swather; Vers 2400 bidirectional swather header (Roland Carles 306-869-2950); Vers 2800 bidirectional swather header w/PU reel (Roland Carles 306-869-2950); Robin PTO roller mill trailer mounted (Roland Carles 306-869-2950); 300-bu creep feeder; Morand maternity pen; portable round bale feeders; portable calf shelters; steel feed troughs; round bale feeders; buggy pole; bob sleigh; eveners & yokes, 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD quad cab truck automatic w/154,200-kms; 16ft. Gator Mfg. tandem axle flat deck trailer w/ramps; 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, plus much more!

Consignments Welcome! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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2011 Case IH Patriot 4420 120 Ft Gilbert Plains, MB – June 16

Roland Engele & The Estate of Vernon Engele

MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS an unreserved land & farm equipment auction for the estate of Gerhard Wagner, Wed., June 10th, 2015 10:00am.

Directions from Frobisher, SK: go 4-mi North & 2-mi West. Watch for signs! RM of Browning #34 SE4-4-4-W2: home quarter w/800-sq.ft. bungalow & surface rights for oil lease injection well. RM of Browning #34 NE 4-4-4-W2, both quarters will be chem fallowed or summer fallowed so new owner can decide what crop to choose. JD 5075 FWA tractor & JD 553 FEL w/only 55-hrs; JD 4020 w/cab; JD D140 garden tractor w/21-hrs; Power House 216 stand behind skid steer w/trailer, comes also w/trencher & auger attachments; PJ 7710 10-ft utility trailer w/ramp; Schulte SDX-840 3PTH snow blower, 2-360 MF 18-ft discers, 14-ft bumper pull stock trailer tandem axle; Ford F-350 1-ton dually w/flat deck; Ford F-150 pickup for parts; Antique tractors will be not running, some are complete & some are for parts; Allis Chalmers w/row crop & sickle mower; JD B row crop; Oliver 77; JD A; JD D; Case C; JD A; Massey Harris in middle of restoration & more once sheds have being emptied. 3, 2,000-bu Westeel Rosco bins on wood floors; 2,700-bu Westeel Rosco bin on wood floor; 1,650bu Westeel on wood floor, 18-ftx30-ft garage on skids lined & insulated ready to move; Comet squeeze livestock chute; slip tank; antique JD ploughs & mowers; Shopmaster tool chest; Strong Arm engine shop hoist; Coleman 5-HP Powermate upright air compressor; Champion 3000 generator; steel bolt bin; construction heaters; many shop & hand tools; tractor magnetos; antique kitchen cupboards; JD toy collection; many JD collectables, plus possible many barn finds! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill and photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

Preferred Piping Ltd.

2– 2010 John Deere 9870STS Gilbert Plains, MB – June 24

Todd & Christine Renwick

1998 John Deere 9300 Balcarres, SK – June 26

Darwin & Brenda Larson

2008 John Deere 9770STS Yorkton, SK – June 29

Blair & Yvette Stewart

2001 John Deere 9200 Creelman, SK – June 29

Estate of Keith Tarasoff

2011 Case IH 500HD Fillmore, SK – June 30

Ron Fatteicher

2011 New Holland CR9080 Canora, SK – July 7

Rioux Enterprises Inc.

2007 Case IH 480 St. Pierre-Jolys, MB – July 8

Dan & Ken Kattler

2008 John Deere 9770STS Indian Head, SK – July 9

Arleigh & Millie Enge MACK AUCTION CO presents a very large annual Equipment/ RV/ Vehicle Auction Sat., June 20th, 2015 Estevan Motor Speedway, Estevan, SK 9:00am. Consign Today!! A complete farm equipment dispersal for long time rancher Harley Jahn!

Up for auction TW25 Ford FWA tractor w/dual PTO & 3-PTH, DX 90 2WD tractor w/FEL & 5,720-hrs; 2002 Macdon 16-ft. 5020 mower conditioner w/very few cutting acs; Vermeer 605L Series round baler w/bale kicker & Vermeer updates; Degelman 14-ft. rock rake PTO drive; Degelman PTO rock picker; IH 5500 DT 28-ft. chisel plow cultivator; Farm King 60-in 3-PTH finishing mower w/quick detach; 4) 48ft dry semi trailer vans; 1996 29-ft Golden Falcon 5th wheel camper rear kitchen w/large slide; 1993 Mercury Marquis car; MF 90 w/FEL & grapple fork; 2 new 30x85-ft commercial fabric storage buildings; new 30x40-ft commercial peak building; new commercial instant popup tents; new 16x22-ft Marquee event tent; fancy wrought iron gates; new heavy duty PTO 3-PTH 82-in rotary tiller; new hydraulic skid steer 94-in dozer blade; new heavy duty horse portable horse stable; 10-ft heavy duty 20 drawer work bench; modular work station system; heavy duty tire changer; heavy duty wheel balancer; heavy duty tire balancer, 20-ton air jack; shop presses; porta powers; farm gates; 3-PTH yard sprayer; new Pool 3-HP aeration fan; 2200-bu Westeel hopper bottom bin; 2, 1,850-bu Westeel hopper bin; 2,200-bu Westeel Rosco hopper bottom; Westeel 1,600-bu hopper bottom bin; 40-ton hopper bottom fertilizer bin; Sakundiak HD 7-1400 grain auger w/Onan 18-HP; 8 adjustable height sled lifts; 2 electric scooters; gas powered wheeled whip; JD snow blower. Check on this ad each week for new additions to this large sale!! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

Melvin & Helmi McKay

1996 New Holland TR98 Carmel, SK – June 25

W&S and K Allan Ag Farm Ltd.

Auction begins at 10 am. Internet bidding begins at 11:30 am on machinery.

See our website: www.billklassen.com for complete listing or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230

Unreserved Agricultural Auctions

2011 John Deere 6430 & 2009 John Deere 568 Belle Plaine, SK– June 27

For Equipment info please contact: Darren Seymour - Darren@articspasmanitoba.ca or (204) 891-0209 or Larry (Dad) Seymour at (204) 242-2726.

To register for internet bidding go to www.billklassen.com click on calendar, click on Seymour auction, click on online bidding with bidspotter and register. Please do this days prior to auction to be ready on auction day.

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2003 John Deere 9650STS Margo, SK – July 17

B&M Cromartie Farms Ltd.

1996 New Holland 9682 Birch HIlls, SK – July 22

Van Dorp Farms

2012 John Deere 9460R MacNutt, SK – July 8

BWM Farms Inc.

2— 2008 John Deere 9770STS Yorkton, SK – July 9

Regina Site Sale

3 of 4– 2012 Case Ih 9230 Regina Auction Site – July 14

Jim & Jo White

2012 Case IH Patriot 3330 100 Ft Kelliher, SK – July 21

Brandon Site Sale

2012 Case IH 9120 Brandon Auction Site – July 23

Ken & June Bartel

Caterpillar 70, 80 & 463 Stony Mountain, MB – July 25

2008 John Deere 9630 Lanigan, SK – July 29

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PHYLLIS & THE ESTATE OF WILFRED ELASCHUK AUCTION PROPERTY & HOUSEHOLD AUCTION Sat., June 6th, 2015 10:00am 18 Willis Ave Springside, SK. PROPERTY: Year 1986 size 16x80 Mobile Home 1,216-sq.ft. 3 bdrm Garage 22Wx28L, Addition 12Wx28L Taxes $1,100 yr. The house is only coming w/fridge, stove, washer, dryer & deep freeze. VEHICLES: 2000 Ford F250 Truck 7.3L, power stroke 4x4, real nice; 1995 Buick Riveria 2 door, auto, 3.8L, supercharged; HOUSEHOLD: 2 queen beds box spring & mattress for both; Double bed- box spring mattress; Queen bdrm furniture- 1 dresser w/mirror, 1 night stand, 1 chauffeur & headboard. Bdrm suite furniture- headboard, dresser, & chauffeur. Living room- couch & love seat- blue. Coffee tables, other wood tables, lamps, tv stand, mirrors, stereo, cedar chest, couch, office chair, office desk-2, decorative pics, books, cook books, crafts, collectable plates & figurines, china, crystal, antique truck & lanterns, garden tools, various wrenches & tools, window A/C, micro-wave, small kitchen appliances, kitchen table w/6 chairs, patio chairs, garden hoses & tools. Kitchen- cups, plates, serving dishes, baking ware, silver-ware, banking items, pots, pans, casserole dishes, bowls. Lots of kitchen items & collectables. NOTE: This is a complete household sale w/numerous small items. Vehicles are real nice condition. Prop-erty is nice & worth looking at.

Contact Lorne (306)641-6769. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661.

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2003 HIAB MODEL# XS122B-2CL picker, VGC, $12,000 OBO; Magnum headache rack w/Canstar storage boxes, $1200 OBO. Ph (204)745-7445.

FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment USED DRY FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4-8 ton, Large Selection. Willmar Moblility Simonsen Tyler. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com (204)857-8403 Portage la Prairie, MB

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2002 JD 9520T, 4 hyd., 1000 PTO, auto steer ready, 60 gpm. hyd. pump, front/rear HID lights, (26) front suitcase weights, 36” tracks, 6,964 hrs., clear caps on idler wheels, New idler bushings, New water pump approx. 300 hrs. ago Case-IH STX425, powershift, 4 hyd., front weights, front wheel weights, Firestone 620/70R42 duals, 5,893 hrs., S/NJEE018530 1979 Versatile 855, 4WD, Cummins, 250 hp., 12 spd., 4 hyd., 7,912 hrs., S/N150854 1984 IHC 5288, 18 spd., 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 14L-16.1 front tires, 14.9R-46 rear duals, 55%, 6,954 hrs., S/N34678 JD 3020, open station, wide front, gas, powershift, 1 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, no top link, flat top fenders, 6,069 hrs., S/N097392R JD 3010, wide front, syncro, 3 hyd., PTO, fenders, 16.9-30 tires 1966 Ford 5000, 3 cyl. diesel, 1 hyd., 3 pt., 540 live PTO, tractor was running in Oct. 2014, broken shift cable, has broken parts, S/N123121 1967 IHC Farmall 656, gas, 1 hyd., 3 pt., 5 spd., T/A, 540 PTO, New hyd. pump, Dual 325 hydraulic loader w/78” snow bucket, Dual hyd. control valve for loader is fed by tractor hyd., 11L-15 flotation front tires, 18.4-34 rear tires, ran in fall & early winter 2014 S/N24452-S

COLLECTIBLE TRACTORS

1938 IHC F20, narrow front, PTO, 11.2-36 rear tires, New front & rear tires, needs tune up, S/NFA125333 1959 IHC Farmall 660 Wheatland, diesel, 5 spd., T/A, 540 PTO, foot clutch & brakes, pulled gravity wagons & ran PTO auger in 2013, runs good and has good tires, S/N1153 S-Y 1954 JD 70, wide front, all fuel motor, 12v conversion, PTO, 16.9-30 rear tires, good running condition, S/N7015415 1949 JD B, gas, 6 spd., 540 PTO, Roll-O-Matic front, 12v alternator & lights, extra big bolt-on steps to ease mounting on and off, all new rubber in 2013, excellent condition, S/N255491 JD A, narrow front, 1 hyd., PTO, stuck motor, S/N555924

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Allied 894 quick tach loader, 8’ bucket, brackets for IHC 5288 Dual 250 loader w/hyd. tined manure bucket, bolt-on ext. for snow installed, Dual hyd. control valve is mounted on loader w/hoses to connect to tractor hyd. remote JD rock bucket, fits new style JD quick tach, brackets on sub-compact tractors Kubota B Series rock bucket, pallet forks, receiver hitch plate & pin style to quick tach conversion plates, New Set of pallet forks, fits IHC tractor

WHEEL LOADER

Caterpillar 922B wheel loader, 2 yd. bucket, shuttle trans. with 2 spd.

Hi-Lo, well-maintained and in good operating condition, S/N9483453

FORKLIFTS & LIFTS

Schaeff 35SRS2410S0 stand-up forklift, 4-stage mast, side shift, 36v, solid rubber tires, S/N06080C Stinger forklift, 3 pt.

Yale forklift, LP, 5,000 lb., 17’ lift height 1999 Genie 565-DF boom lift, 65’ reach, Ford gas, 2 spd., Hi/Lo, 4WD, rotating 8’ platform, S/N3555 1997 Genie S60 boom lift, 60’ reach, Ford gas, 2 spd., Hi/Lo, 4WD, rotating 8’ platform, S/N2185 1997 Genie S60 boom lift, 60’ reach, Ford gas, 2 spd., Hi/Lo, 4WD, rotating 8’ platform, S/N2010

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2007 Case-IH 2588, AHHC, Y&M w/600 display, hopper ext., Field Tracker, 1,856 sep. hrs., 2,459 engine hrs., S/NAJ301495 Gleaner L2, AHHC, diesel, hydro NH 1500, w/pickup head & 20’ straight head 2004 JD 635F HydraFlex, fore/aft Gleaner flex head, 20’, AHHC 2008 Case-IH 2608 chopping corn head, 8x30” 2002 Claas RU450 chopping corn head, 8 row 2002 Claas PU380HD pickup head, 12’ 1995 JD 915 pickup head w/14’ Rake-Up pickup, shaft drive Gleaner pickup head, 13’

SWATHERS

Versatile 4400 self-propelled swather Versatile 4400 self-propelled swather, CAH, 20’, Ford 6 cyl. hydro Versatile 400 swather, 18’ Versatile pull-type swather, bat reel IHC 210 swather, 16’

DRILL

1995 JD 9350 drill, 20’, grain & fertilizer

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

2007 Summers Super Coulter rock flex, 40’ JD 230 tandem disc, 22-1/2’ IHC tandem disc, 16’ JD 1000 field cultivator, 18’

PLANTER

JD 7000 planter, 12x30”

BEAN EQUIPMENT

1998 Elmers front-mount bean cutter, 12x22” Harriston Speedy 5000 edible bean cutter Universal UH-22 bean head, 22’, shaft drive

ROW CROP CULTIVATORS

JD 85 row crop cultivator, 12x30”, flat fold Westgo row crop cultivator, 12x30”, 3 pt.

Westgo row crop cultivator, 8x30” Case-IH 183 row crop cultivator, 8x36” 1998 Wil-Rich 7722 row crop cultivator, 12x22”

SEMI TRACTORS

2007 Sterling day cab, C13 Cat, 430 hp., 13 spd., jake brake, air ride cab, air ride susp., shows 600,000 miles, good condition 2005 Peterbilt 379, ext. hood, 66” Unibilt sleeper, C15 Cat, 475 hp., 18 spd., jake brake, air ride, air slide 5th, diff lock, cruise, CD player, dual exhaust, air cleaners, fuel tank, 250” WB, 929,226 miles Peterbilt 379, ext. hood, Cat, 18 spd., jake brake, air ride, diff lock, cruise, dual exhaust, air cleaners, fuel tank, 250” WB, 973,331 miles 2000 Sterling, day cab, ISM Cummins, 330 hp.,

10 spd., air ride cab, air ride susp., shows 500,000 miles 1999 Freightliner FLD120, day cab, 60 Series Detroit, 500 hp., Eaton Fuller 10 spd., air slide 5th, diff lock, cruise, CD player, 751,908 miles 1990 Kenworth T600 tri-axle day cab, Cummins NTC 315, Eaton Fuller 9 spd., (8) bag air ride, air slide 5th, wet kit, diff lock, twin aluminum fuel tanks, aluminum hyd. tank, 174” WB, shows 17,750 miles 1987 Kenworth T800, day cab, 3406 Cat, 350 hp., 9 spd., air ride, 27’ frame, pintle hitch

BOX & OTHER TRUCKS HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS HEADER TRAILERS OTHER TRAILERS LIVESTOCK & HAY EQUIPMENT FORAGE EQUIPMENT TRAVEL TRAILERS PICKUPS SPRAYER, FERTILIZER & NH3 EQUIPMENT HOPPER BINS GRAIN HANDLING & BIN EQUIPMENT AUGERS & CONVEYORS SCRAPERS & BLADES SKID STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS OTHER EQUIPMENT GPS EQUIPMENT & MONITORS LANDSCAPING, TREE & LAWN EQUIPMENT SHOP EQUIPMENT BOATS, JET SKI, & LIFT VEHICLES TIRES & TANKS TRUCK & PICKUP PARTS MOTORS & PARTS FARM SUPPORT & MISC. ITEMS

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

FARM MACHINERY Grain Vacuums CURT’S GRAIN VAC SERVICES, parts & repair for all makes & models. Craik SK, (306)734-2228.

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728.

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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.

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STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 2010 JD, GOOD TIRES; 710 JD, good tires; Intl 1100 sickle bar mower, new wobble box & cutting box, last year; 14-ft. JD dump rake; Laurier chain stack mower, good tires; wood splitter 24-in. cyl. (204)886-2665 28-FT CCIL 200 FIELD cultivator; 53-ft Herman harrow; MF 880 6-16-in plow; JD 95 combine. No reasonable offer refused. Phone:(204)856-6134.

Carman, MB. 7700 FORD TRACTOR 86-HP, 3-PH, $12,000; NH 851 baler, $1200; Vicon baler, $1500; 21-ft deep tiller cultivator, $1200; 10-ft JD rake, $500. (204)322-5614 9-FT ALAMO HEAVY DUTY 3-PT mower, good condition, asking $1,450; 26-ft single-axle Fruehauf flatdeck, safetied, asking $3,000; 115 Melroe spray coupe, w/foam marker, asking $2,000; 2) 63 Massey 24-ft disc press drills, asking $1,000 for both; 32-ft Morris deep tillage w/NH3 kit & tips, asking $3,100. 1997 Ford F800 single-axle gravel truck, 429 gas motor, asking $2,500. Phone (204)728-1861.

GRAIN SCREENERS HUTCHISON & DMC screeners, $1,500 Up; Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $5,000; 7 tube, $6,500 Up; Scrapers fieldmaster 4-yd, $3,900; Ashland 4.5-yd, $4,500; Eversman 6-yd, $6,000; Degelman 570 rock picker ground drive, $2,500 Up; Fork type, $3,500; Single axle dolly, $2,000; 15000Watt generator PTO, $1,800; Glencoe 10-ft.

3PH cultivator, $750; AC 15 shank, $850; Rowcrop cultivators 4-12R, $600 Up; Lilliston 6-12R. (204)857-8403 IHC #45 12-FT. CULTIVATOR; IHC 10-ft. P/L cultivator; NH 270 baler; IHC #10 seed drill w/fertilizer attachment.

Phone (204)256-8668 or (204)435-3602.

MOWERS WOODS 7-FT. ROTARY PT, $3,000; JD 1508, $6,000; JD 1518, $7,000; JD 2018, $11,000; Buschwhacker 20-ft., $12,000; NH 9-ft. sickle mower, $2,200; IH 9-ft., $1,500; IH 7-ft., $850; Bushog 9-ft. 3-PH disc mower, $2,000; Plows Melroe auto reset 7-18, $2,000; 8-18, $3,000; White 5-16 3-PH rollover, $3,500; JD 4-16 3PH, $1,000; JD 3-16 3-PH, $850; Danhauser post auger 3-PH, $650; HD, $1,200; Lowe hyd post auger, $2,250; JD V Ditcher, $1,500. (204)857-8403 NEW GRAVITY WAGONS 400-BU, $7400; 600-bu, $12,500; 750-bu, $18,250; Large selection of used Gravity wagons 200-750 bu. Used Grain carts 450-1,050 bu., tarps avail; Valmar 1620, $2,500; 1655, $3,000; 3255, $3,500; Grainvacs Brandt 4000, $8,000; REM 2500 HD, $9,500; Big Mac Rock Picker, $4,000; Sunflower Rock Cushion Disc 30-ft., $20,000. www.zettlerfarmequipement.com Phone (204)857-8403 PLANTERS JD 7000 8RN, $7,000; 8RW w/fert, $6,500; Valmar applicators 3255, $3,500; 1655, $3,000; 1620, $2,500; JD 6T Lime spreader, $7,500; DMI rippers 5 shank, $8,900; 7 shank, $10,900; Phoenix harrows 33-42-53 ft; Vermeer twin rake hyd, $7,500; NH 216 hyd rake, $8,500; Hay conditioners $300 Up; Gehl 2270 14-ft. haybine $3,900; JD 785 spreader hydrapush, $11,000; Gehl 1410 same as 195 NH, $8,000; H&S 400-bu., $2,500. (204)857-8403.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted CASE IH 7200 or JD (204)268-5703, Beausejour

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HAYING & HARVESTING HAYING & HARVESTING Baling Equipment FOR SALE: JD 567 round baler, 2004, 1 owner, megawide PU, kicker, shedded, excellent condition, asking $18,000 OBO. Call (204)535-2593, Baldur.

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HAYING & HARVESTING Mower Conditioner 2005 NEW HOLLAND 1475 14’ haybine. Low acres always shedded. $15,500 or best offer.

(204)792-3050.

2012 HESSTON 1375 15-FT. disc bine, excellent condition, $22,500. Phone (204)828-3483 or (204)745-7168.

FOR SALE: 2011 Massey (Hesston) discbine model 1375. All new turtles & knives, asking $23,500 OBO. Phone (204)745-8875, St Claude, MB.

HAYING & HARVESTING Various 2003 JD 946 MOCO disc bine, low acres, shedded.

Excellent condition. $24,000. Ph:(204)662-4580.

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TRACTORS John Deere

VARIOUS CASE/IH 2388 COMBINE parts for sale.

Router belts, fan belts, gear boxes, everything half price, also wobble box, sickle belt, sickles for Case/IH 1010 or 1020 header. (204) 391-5491.

COMBINES Accessories 1) 1996 JD 930 Flex-head, good condition, $9000 OBO; 1) 1993 JD 930 Flex-head, good condition, $8500 OBO. Ph: (204)745-7445.

FLEX PLATFORMS- All Makes, Models, Sizes. In Stock: JD 630, 635, 922, 925, 930 avail. CIH 1020: 20-ft., 25-ft., 30-ft.; 2020: 30-ft., 35-ft. NH 973, 30-ft.

74C, 30-ft., 35-ft. AGCO, MF, CAT also avail. Corn Heads- JD 893, 843, CIH 1083 avail. Chopping Heads for All Makes. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer: (204)326-7000.

2130 JD TRACTOR. 8,500-HRS, 595 self-levelling Allied loader w/large bucket & forks. Excellent condition, no 3PTH, $13,000 OBO. Phone Stewart, RM of St Laurent:(204)646-2338.

Spraying EquipmEnt SPRAYING EQUIPMENT Sprayers BRANDT QUICK FOLD 96-FT. sprayer 830-gal tank. Phone (204)799-8130 or (204)837-9750.

Tillage & Seeding

BLACKHAWK ANGUS HAS YEARLING & 2-yr old bulls for sale. Hand fed & quiet... no creep feed.

Calving ease & good maternal traits. Call Kevin (204)529-2605 or call/text (204)245-1110.

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM WOULD like to thank all those who participated in our bull sale. We still have a number of yearling Red Angus bulls who are still at the farm. Contact Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631.

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.

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TRACTORS Various 1969 930 CASE, VGC. Phone (204)385-3315 or (204)871-7669, Gladstone.

Big Tractor Parts, Inc. Geared For The Future

RED OR GREEN 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement parts for your Steiger drive train.

2. We rebuild axles, transmissions and dropboxes with ONE YEAR WARRANTY. 3. 50% savings on used parts.

1-800-982-1769 www.bigtractorparts.com

TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various 2, 42-FT. CASE IH 7200 hoe drills, $3,000 each OBO; Case IH 36-ft. 6200 disc drill, $700 OBO. (204)745-7445.

The Icynene Insulation System® • Sprayed foam insulation • Ideal for shops, barns or homes • Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient®

$1,500

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.

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1-800-587-4711

ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden.

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.

12V. or Hydraulic Electronic Scale Opt.

2 YEAR OLD SPECIALIST & Date Line bulls, yearling bulls by Silver Bullet & Specialist. Martens Charolais:(204)534-8370.

CHAROLAIS BULLS W/PAPERS, bloodlines. Call or text (204)381-1240.

STEPPLER

WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT selection of PB Charolais bulls, both Red & white yearling & 2-yr olds.

Pictures & info on the net www.defoortstockfarm.com. Call Gord or Sue:(204)743-2109.

1 877 695 2532 www.ezefeeder.ca

LIVESTOCK SERVICES & VET SUPPLIES CORRAL CLEANER WITH 3-YARD loader & 3 vertical spreaders, taking new customers. Call (204)730-3139 or (204)721-2629.

ORGANIC ORGANIC Organic – Certified WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification & marketing. Call:(306)382-1299, Saskatoon, SK or at info@pro-cert.org

Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing.

1-800-782-0794.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh

LIVESTOCK

POLLED YEARLING & 2-YR old Gelbvieh bulls.

Semen tested, quiet disposition. Call Wayne Selin (306)793-4568, Stockholm SK.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

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Serving MB, SK, NW-Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475. www.candlelightmatchmakers.ca

FOR SALE: REGISTERED HORNED Hereford bulls, 2-yr olds & yearlings. Semen tested & delivered. For more info, call Morley Wilson: (204)246-2142.

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

GRUNTHAL, MB.

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

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every TUESDAY at 9 am June 9th, 16th & 23rd

Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am

Monday, June 22nd 12:00 pm

Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

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

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Various

30-FT STEEL CYPRUS RIVER self-feeder; 1 walkin cattle testing chute. Phone (204)436-2571 or cell (204)857-2561

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus

Tack and Horse Sale

1996 36-FT. BOURGAULT air seeder w/8800 cultivator w/2155 tank, VGC, $25,000 OBO. (204)745-7445.

TILLER,

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

TRACTORS 2-Wheel Drive

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

TILLAGE & SEEDING Air Seeders

DEEP

RED & BLACK 2-YR old & yearling Angus bulls for sale; we have 10 bulls @ the Douglas Bull Test station; visit our website: ridgesideredangus.com Call Don:(204)422-5216. Thank you, have a great day!

FOR SALE: JD 1840- hi/low, 3pt; JD2130- hi/low, 3pt, w/FEL; JD 2750- 2wd, O.S, 3pt, hi/low shift with 146 FEL; JD 2955- MFWD, CAH, 3pt, w/265 FEL, grapple; JD 4050- MFWD, 3pt, PS; JD 40552wd, 3pt, quad shift; JD 4240- quad shift; JD 4440(2) quad shifts; JD 4455- MFWD, PS; JD 4640quad, add on 3pt, w/FEL; JD 6420- MFWD, 3pt, 24spd, w/LHR, loader. All tractors can be sold with new or used loaders. Now a Husqvarna dealer, with a full line of Husqvarna Equipment. Mitch’s Tractor Sales Ltd St. Claude, MB (204)750-2459 (cell), Mitchstractorsales.com

STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST

HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale Reg Red & Black Angus yearling bulls & 2-yr olds. Good selection. Semen tested, performance data & EPD’s available. Top genetics, Free Delivery. Contact Glen, Albert, Larissa Hamilton (204)827-2358 or David Hamilton (204)325-3635.

WANTED 1120 JD RUNNING or not, for parts complete. Call Leon (204)866-4141.

COMBINES Case/IH

21-FT. CCIL (204)745-7445.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus

TracTors

RED & BLACK YEARLING & 2-yr old Angus bulls for sale, will semen test, delivery avail. Call Wayne (204)383-5802 or (204)383-0100

YEARLING HORNED HEREFORD BULLS for sale.

Performance tested, with EPD’s available. Fertility tested, guaranteed & delivered. Call Wen-del Reimer at Bar None Cattle at St. Claude: (204)379-2773.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM WOULD like to thank all those who participated in our bull sale. We still have a number of Red & Black yearling MaineAnjou bulls who are still at the farm. Contact Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn HATFIELD SHORTHORNS has a good selection of shorthorn bulls for sale. Red, roan or white. Easy keeping & quiet. Call Monty Thomson (204)870-0089 for more information.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING to buy or sell Shorthorn bulls or females, contact one of the MB Shorthorn Association fieldmen and they can help you out.

Call Monty Thomson at (204)870-0089, or Tom Walls at (204)895-8191. Website: www.manitobashorthorns.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental FOR SALE: 2 HIGHLY proven young Red Homo Polled Rendezvous herdsires. Also offering 1, 2 yr old Fullblood bull. Ready for heavy service & semen tested. Direct all inquiries to David Maguet (204)447-7573, Ste Rose.

PB & FULLBLOOD 2-YR old & yearling polled Red Simmental bulls. Acomb Valley Simmentals (204)867-2203. Minnedosa, MB.

LIVESTOCK Horses – Percheron WINDERMERE KING KONG, SON, Percheron stud service avail. Joseph Weber Box 390 Gladstone, MB 1.5-mi N, Hwy 16, 2-mi East of Hwy #260.

LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123 REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots

PETS & SUPPLIES Border Collie Pups PB Non-Registered Out of Good Working Parents. Pups Guaranteed Over 20 years breeding. $400 (1st shots inc) www.riverhillsranchltd.com (204)365-0372

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots READY TO MOVE HOMES: For Sale - 1,320-sq.ft 3 bedroom home, completely finished except flooring. SPRING SPECIAL. Call:(204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484. Marvin Vogt, Marvin Homes Inc. www.marvinhomes.ca

3 KIPLING LANE 1604 sq. ft. 2 storey $319,900 in Niverville, 20 min. south of Wpg. 3+1 BR. 3.5 bath.

Modern open concept main floor w. espresso finished hardwoods. Gas fireplace. Island & high end stainless steel appliances, under cab. lighting.

Huge master w. tray ceiling, WIC + bath. 2nd flr. Laundry w. front load appl. Fin. bsmt. 12x20 deck, dble detached garage. Must see!

NIVERVILLE,MB · PH:1-204-899-7684

REAL ESTATE Land For Rent PASTURE FOR RENT: Has dugouts & corrals, 640-acs in Lundar area. Call George (204)736-2620.

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale HAROLD FLEMING OF MEADOW Portage MB intends to sell private lands: SW 30-31-15W, SW 19-26-14W, to Gerard Bonin, Lance Bonin & Miguel LeGall, who intend to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 17-26-14W, NW 17-26-14W, NE 18-26-14W, NW 18-26-14W, SE 19-26-14W, SE 20-26-14W, SW 20-26-14W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on, or object to the eligibility of this purchaser, please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578.

REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots

COUNTRY PROPERTY AUCTION AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 20th EQUIPMENT AUCTION STARTS AT 10:00 AM PROPERTY SELLS AT 1:00 PM

80 acre country property with shop and house. This property located south of Grunthal, MB. Will be sold by Auction Saturday June 20th.

Details at www.pennerauctions.com

PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.7529 Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

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REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba

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ALLAN & REBECCA JOHNSON OF ARNES, MB intend to sell private lands: NW 04-26-11W, NW 26-25-11W, SW 26-25-11W, SE 26-25-11W to MATTHEW DUFFY who intends to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 09-25-11W, NW 10-25-11W, SW 10-25-11W, NW 15-25-11W, SW 15-25-11W, SE 16-25-11W, NE 16-25-11W, SE 21-25-11W, NW 14-25-11W, NE 15-25-11W, SE 22-25-11W, NW 22-25-11W, NE 22-25-11W, NW 24-25-11W, SW 24-25-11W, SE 24-25-11W, SW 27-25-11W, NW 35-25-11W; SW 35-25-11W, NE 14-25-11W, NW 23-25-11W, SW 23-25-11W, NE 23-25-11W, SE 23-25-11W, NW 27-25-11W, NE 34-25-11W, NE 03-26-11W, NW 03-26-11W, SE 03-26-11W, SW 03-26-11W, SE 04-26-11W, SW 04-26-11W, NE 04-26-11W, SE 09-26-11W, SW 09-26-11W, SE 10-26-11W, SE 09-25-11W, SW 22-25-11W, NW 23-25-11W, SW 23-25-11W, NE 33-25-11W, NE 24-25-11W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 or Fax (204)867-6578.

NICKEL AUCTIONS LTD

SANDERS SEED FARM: Certified AAC Brandon, Carberry, Domain, Glenn wheat; celebration barley & Cangerra canola varieties. (204)242-4200. Mani-tou, MB.

EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARM 1,732 deeded acres w/4,425-ac of Crown land. All the land is fenced & the farm has very good buildings & metal corral system. The farm can carry up to 400-450 cow/calf pairs. There is a small bungalow home. Also, excellent 254-ac property located in the RM of Alexander at the junction of Maskwa & the Winnipeg River. This would make a first class cottage development, or is suitable for other uses. 235-ac of pastureland in Rapid City area. 1270 deeded ac cattle farm by Lac du Bonnet, also 640-ac crown land. Turn key operation. Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. Homelife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com FARMLAND FOR SALE. 1) For Sale or Rent One section of pasture land SE of Gladstone fenced, dugouts 100-110. 2) 1998 mobile 16x80-ft w/4 season addition to be moved. 3) 2+bdrm bungalow on 4.17-acre yardsite near Plumas, Newer windows CA C-vac, heated workshop, Quonset, granaries.

Call Liz Sumner Gill & Schmall Agencies (204)476-6362.

FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Red Prozo, cleaned common seed oats. Leonard Friesen (204)685-2376, Austin, MB.

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Best prices in Manitoba! 110cc ATV $839, 125cc dirt bike $899; 125cc dune buggy $1,699; Full Warranty, Brandon, MB will add. Phone:(204)724-4372. www.canadattatv.com

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FOR SALE: ATTENTION CATTLE PRODUCERS Millet King Seeds of Canada Inc has moved its seed operation to St Claude, MB. Cerise Red Proso Common Millet Seed. Buy now to avoid disappointment. 94%+ germination, 0% Fusarium Graminearum. Makes great cattle feed, swath grazed, dry or silage bale. Very high in protein. Energy & drought tolerant. Sold in 50-lb bags. 2000+ satisfied producers. 12th Year in Business! Millet King Seeds of Canada Inc. Reynald (204)526-2719 office, cell & text (204)794-8550. Leave messages, all calls re-turned. www.milletkingseeds.com reynald@milletking.com MILLET SEED FOR SALE: Crown/Red/White Proso & Golden German & Red Siberian Foxtail.

Cleaned & bagged. Harder Farm Ltd. Carman, MB. Ph:(204)745-0187.

MILLET SEED, TOP YIELDER, 65 day Foxtail Millet, commonly 8,000-10,000 lbs/acre. A High percentage Leaf Hay, ready by usually dry Aug. Haying seed 10-12 lbs/ac; totes 50 cents/lb. Info D. WHITE SEEDS phone (204)822-3649, Morden.

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LARGE ROUND BALES OF wheat & oat straw; Large round bales of hay. (204)325-2416.

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TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous FOR SALE: 18-FT. CARHAULER trailer, like new w/2 7,000-lb axles & ramps, has less than 5,000-km, $4,350 OBO; Gold Cart trailer w/tilt deck, new tires, $335. Phone (204)745-2784

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ASHERN 1,900-ACS 1,600 DEEDED, good buildings, runs easily 200 cows, some grain, only $925,000; Ashern 2,460-acs, 1,440 deeded, lovely home presently PB operation $800,000; N of Fisher Branch 1,901-acs, 600 good black soil, rest great for ranching, $600,000 offers; Poplarfield 1,329-acs, 849 deeded, sell turn-key land, cattle 150 head, machinery offers; Komarno 1,200-acs 1,440-sq.ft. bung, 240 Hay, sell home & any amount of land offers; Inwood 1,040-acs 2 bdrm bungalow all joins rents 300-acs, runs 185 cows & up, $710,000 offers. Call your local realtor (204)253-7373 www.manitobafarms.ca Delta Real Estate

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The following PRIVATE LAND is Manitoba being offered for Southern and Western sale: SW 19-28-15W; NE 24-28-16W; SE Tel: 204-248-2110 24-28-16W; NE 25-28-16W; NW 36-28-16W. The following CROWN LANDS have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Development for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the ranch unit held by David & Carol Sraybash or Rorketon, MB. NE 31-27-13W; NW 31-27-13W; NW 32-27-13W; NE 05-28-13W; NW 05-28-13W; SE 05-28-13W; SW 05-28-13W; NE 06-28-13W; NW 06-28-13W; SE 06-28-13W; SW 06-28-13W; NE 07-28-13W; NW 07-28-13W; SE 07-28-13W; SW 07-28-13W; NE 08-28-13W; NW 08-28-13W; SE 08-28-13W; SW 08-28-13W; NE 36-27-14W; NE 01-28-14W; SE 01-28-14W; NE 02-28-14W; NW 02-28-14W; NE 11-28-14W; NW 11-28-14W; SE 11-28-14W; SW 11-28-14W; NE 12-28-14W; NW 12-28-14W; SE 12-28-14W; SW 12-28-14W; SE 14-28-14W. If you wish to purchase the private land & apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee David & Carol Sraybash at Box 116 Rorketon, MB R0L 1R0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286 Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0 or fax (204)867-6578

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JOHN CHIKOUSKY OF FISHER Branch, MB intends to sell private lands NW 09-24-03W, NE 10-24-03W, NW 11-24-03W to Lyle Zarichney who intends to acquire the following agricultural Crown NOTRE DAME USED OIL land leases: NE 11-24-03W by Unit transfer. If you wish to comment on or objectDEPOT to the eligibility of this & FILTER purchaser, please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural CrownOilLands, PO BoxBatteries 1286, Minnedosa, • Buy Used • Buy MB R0J 1E0; or Fax:(204)867-6578.

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Health Canada still assessing neonic herbicides

There is debate over how much damage would be incurred by corn and soybean producers if neonics are banned

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

H

ealth Canada is seeking more information from farmers and technical experts before it completes its assessment of neonicotinoid pesticides.

A TV network received a leaked version of the report, which environmental groups said proved neonic pesticides should be banned. In an emailed response, the department said the draft report, which has been shared with agriculture and other groups, “is based on the information that the Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency had available at the time, but the report is not complete.

“In order to fully assess the value of neonicotinoid seed treatments to the corn and soybean industry and growers, more real-world information on typical pest populations relative to economic thresholds is needed. Health Canada will assess this additional information received from technical experts for inclusion into a public consultation document.”

Meanwhile, Health Canada will continue its review considering information from “provincial governments, Canadian grower associations and registrants as well as recently published reports by the Conference Board of Canada and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.”

John Bennett of the Sierra Canadian Foundation said in a statement that the PMRA report showed neonics provide “a very tiny benefit to a very few farmers.

Corn growers in some parts of Ontario may be seeing an economic benefit of only 3.6 per cent while soy planters see almost no benefit (0.4 per cent). These numbers are orders of magnitude lower than the doomsday predictions of the agrochemical industry.

“Banning neonicotinoid pesticides will have almost no impact on corn and soy production, and the vast majority of farmers will actually make more money not using them,” he said.

Both the Ontario Federation of

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Agriculture and Grain Growers of Ontario, which represent most of the province’s crop growers, say the ban would cost their members millions and make them uncompetitive with farmers in other parts of Canada and the United States.

A recent economic assessment of the impact of Ontario’s neonic reduction policy said it will slash the income of the province’s corn and soybean farmers by more than $800 million annually without protecting bees any better than efforts already undertaken by farm groups.

The report done for Croplife Canada

by RIAS Inc. of Ottawa reaches similar conclusions as an earlier Conference Board of Canada assessment of Ontario’s plan to chop neonic use by 80 per cent, a policy that has been attacked by most of the province’s farm organizations as well as several national ones.

Pierre Patelle, Croplife’s vice-president of chemistry, says the PMRA report has been made available to gain comment from technical experts. “It will be revised

after the agency consults with them. To this point, it mainly has information by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, which is behind the neonics policy.”

He said neonics protect the seed while it is germinating, and stays in the plant to protect it from insects that would attack it. “An insect that bites the plant will ingest the insecticide. A bee or a butterfly that just lands on the plant is not affected by the pesticide at all. Studies of the pollen from these plants show the levels of neonics are infinitesimally small.”

RIAS said the Ontario policy reduces corn production by more than 2.6 million tonnes per year and soybean output by more than one million tonnes.

“The proposed regulations are expected to reduce GDP in the corn and soybean sector by $345 million per year, and inflict further reductions in GDP on the Ontario economy of over $265 million per year. In total, the regulations are expected to cost Ontarians about $660 million per year.”

In addition to the financial losses, “professional agrologists find that the field testing requirements prescribed by the regulations are unworkable, and will not yield reliable estimates of the threat of pests to corn and soybean production in Ontario.”

Health Canada said it and EPA “are working together on the overall pesticide re-evaluation process for three neonicotinoid pesticides (imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and clothianidin). An interim progress report on this is expected in late 2015, with a targeted assessment completion date of 2017.

In the meantime, PMRA has implemented a mitigation strategy including Best Management Practices for the 2014 growing season to reduce honeybee exposure to dust generated during planting of treated corn and soybean seed.

Health Canada said it will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the mitigation measures already implemented, review emerging data and continue monitoring.

U.S. EPA proposing temporary pesticide-free zones for honeybees There are ongoing studies into the possible causes of bee deaths

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.S. environmental regulators have proposed a rule that would create temporary pesticide-free zones to protect commercial honeybees, which are critical to food production and have been dying off at alarming rates.

The restrictions are aimed at protecting bees from “pesticides that are acutely toxic” to them, and would cover foliar applications when certain plants are in bloom and when

commercial honeybees are being used to pollinate crops, the Environmental Protection Agency said in an 18-page outline of the rule. In foliar applications, the pesticide is put on the plant.

Honeybees pollinate plants that produce roughly a quarter of the food consumed by Americans, and beekeepers travel around the country with managed hives to help the process.

T h e r u l e, p u b l i s h e d i n the Federal Register May 29, would apply to pesticide applications to blooming crops where bees have

been contracted to pollinate and would cover 76 active ingredients used in pesticides, including a popular class of insecticide known as neonicotinoids.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said that honeybees had disappeared at a staggering rate over the last year. Losses of managed honeybee colonies hit 42.1 per cent from April 2014 through April 2015, up from 34.2 per cent for 201314, and the second-highest annual loss to date, according to the USDA. Commercial beekeep-

ers reported adverse effects from pesticide applications to roughly 20,000 bee colonies pollinating almonds and roughly 2,000 colonies contracted to pollinate blueberries in 2014, and there are claims of tens of thousands more colonies similarly affected, the EPA said.

Beekeepers, environmental groups and some scientists say neonicotinoids, or neonics — used on crops such as corn as well as on plants used in lawns and gardens — are harming the bees. But Bayer, Syngenta and other agrochemical companies that

sell neonic products say mite infestations and other factors are the cause.

T h e W h i t e Ho u s e h a s formed a task force to study the issue, and the EPA said it continues to conduct “chemical-specific risk assessments for bees” and will consider additional product-specific mitigation efforts.

Lori Ann Burd, environmental health director for the Center for Biological Diversity, applauded the proposed rule, but said neonics, which are commonly used as seed treatments on crops like corn, need to be banned.

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Bees need help in many ways, Senate report says The report cites several causes for higher-than-average bee losses

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fter nearly a decade of above-average colony losses, Canada’s bee population needs a more nurturing environment, says a report from the Senate agriculture committee.

After eight months of hearings, the committee says all the evidence suggests weather and climate change, transportation of bees, diseases and parasites, disease and parasite treatments, a lack of floral diversity, and neonic pesticides “are likely interacting and combining to cause the high levels of bee mortality.

“While overall colony numbers have been increasing, the annual percentage of bee colony losses has been consistently above the norm of 10 per cent to 15 per cent since 2006-07,” the report notes. A high number of bee deaths during the spring of 2013 while corn was being planted in southwestern Ontario brought the issue to national attention.

Since then, the report noted, the federal and provincial governments and farm groups have been “working on a number of measures to improve pollinator health such as the Bee Health Forum, the National Bee Farm-Level Bi o s e c u r i t y Standard, and the reevaluation of three neonicotinoid pesticides.”

Percy Mockler, the committee chairman, said that with all the attention that has been focused on the impact of neonics, it’s important to wait for the Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency to complete its evaluation before any decisions are made. Similar studies are being carried out in the United States and in Europe.

“I think it very important that we establish policies based on science,” he said at a press conference following the report’s release. However, the committee wants the agency to stop giving neonic pesticides extended conditional registrations.

He called the report’s recommendations a road map to restoring bee health.

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“While overall colony numbers have been increasing, the annual percentage of bee colony losses has been consistently above the norm of 10 per cent to 15 per cent since 2006-07.” report from the Senate agriculture committee

The report offered nine recommendations, including: • Allowing beekeepers to import honeybee packages from the U.S., now almost impossible because of federal regulations; • Quicker access for beekeepers to disease and parasite treatments that are already available in other jurisdictions; • Speedier resolution of the conditional registrations for neonics to resolve their status;

• Expanded pollinator research with the findings shared with beekeepers and growers in order for them to implement innovative management practices that will improve bee health; • Enhanced monitoring of bee health across the country especially in areas where bee deaths have increased during the planting season; • Improving the floral diversity of the Canadian landscape to enhance bee nutrition.

The report noted that pollinators “play an important role in the environment, food and seed production, and honey production in Canada. They provide an important ecosystem service in the reproduction of plants. About onethird of the human diet comes directly or indirectly from insect-pollinated plants. The commercial value of bees to crop pollination in Canada is estimated at over $2 billion annually.”

The committee launched its study of the bee populations last year calling expert witnesses who provided a virtual short course in bee genetics and populations. In the end it heard from 85 witnesses and took trips into Ontario and to Washington.

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ood distributor Sy s c o Co r p. s a i d May 15 that a record U.S. outbreak of avian flu would limit its supply of eggs and chickens that lay them for nine to 18 months, based on information provided to the company by its suppliers.

Sysco is the biggest U.S. food distributor, whose clients include restaurants, hotels and hospitals. The company is discussing options with its customers, including creating alternative menu items during the period, a Sysco spokesman said in an email.

It is too soon to tell whether the supply squeeze will have a mater ial impact on finan cial results, spokesman Charley Wilson said. Eggs represent a small portion of the company’s dairy products segment, which accounted for 11 per cent of revenue in 2014.

The U.S. poultry and egg industry is grappling with the country’s biggest outbreak on record of avian influenza, which has proven highly infectious and deadly for poultr y. Gover nors in Ne b ra s k a , Wi s c o n s i n , Minnesota and Iowa have declared a state of emergency, and the outbreak has shown few signs of waning.

Earlier this week, Cargill Inc. said it has implemented increased biosecurity measures at its facilities receiving liquid egg tankers and shell eggs from impacted states and that it is working with egg suppliers to ensure they are employing measures to prevent spread of the flu.

On May 14, Post Holdings Inc., calling the flu a “force majeure event,” said it now estimates that 25 per cent of its egg supply has been affected. Sysco is a major customer for Post’s Michael Foods business, which sells egg products, according to filings.

Stifel Nicolaus analyst Christopher Growe expects Post’s previous estimate of a $20-million financial impact in 2015 to at least double, according to a research note.

Growe said that Post’s c o n t ra c t s re q u i re t h e company to go to the open market and to third parties to replace the lost supply at high prices. “We believe that by declaring force majeure, the company will be able to either pass higher prices on to customers or be relieved from the mandatory supply requirements,” he wrote.

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Wal-Mart cracking down on animal welfare and antibiotic use It is telling suppliers to reduce their use of antibiotics and stop using sow gestation stalls

By P.J. Huffstutter and Nathan Layne Chicago / Reuters

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al-Mart Stores Inc. is pressing meat, seafood, dairy and egg suppliers to reduce the use of antibiotics, becoming the first large retailer to take such a public stand against the excessive use of drugs in raising farm animals.

The voluntary guidelines announced May 22 would limit suppliers to using antibiotics to treat and prevent disease, and not for promoting growth, a controversial practice used by livestock producers. The move comes as concern is growing that overuse of antibiotics in animals can spawn drug-resistant superbugs, endangering human health.

Wal-Mart, the country’s biggest food retailer, is also telling suppliers not to raise animals in gestation crates or in other conditions considered inhumane.

The retailer is asking suppliers to its roughly 5,200 Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores in the United States to publicly disclose their use of antibiotics and treatment of animals on an annual basis.

In March, McDonald’s Corp. said in two years its U.S. restaurants would stop buying chicken raised with human antibiotics, marking the first time a major U.S. company had taken concrete action and set a timetable to it.

Bulk retailer Costco Wholesale Corp., a Wal-Mart rival, has said it was working with suppliers to phase out chicken and livestock raised with antibiotics that are used to fight human infections.

But Wal-Mart’s move is the most significant by a retailer so far,

“They’re the first ones who have asked for this sort of data and to make it public.

We haven’t got that from anyone else, including the U.S. government.”

Gail Hansen senior officer for Pew Charitable Trusts

advocates said. Since it controls a quarter of the U.S. grocery market, the guidelines will likely ripple through the entire food supply chain and prompt rivals to follow suit.

“They’re the first ones who have asked for this sort of data and to make it public. We haven’t got

Wal-Mart said its move was rooted in consumer demand. It cited an internal study showing that 77 per cent of its customers would increase their trust and 66 per cent were more likely to shop from a retailer that ensures humane treatment of livestock.

“Our customers want to know more about how their food is grown and raised, and where it comes from. As the nation’s largest grocer, Wal-Mart is committed to using our strengths to drive transparency and improvement across the supply chain,” Kathleen McLaughlin, senior vice-president of Wal-Mart sustainability, said in a statement.

Wal-Mart told suppliers it wanted them to adhere to the “five principles” of animal welfare, a set of guidelines that includes ensuring animals are not starved, have sufficient space to move, and do not suffer mental distress.

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“STARS provides critical care and transportation for rural residents who don’t have quick or easy access to health care in emergency situations,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO. “One of the reasons FCC exists is to enhance the lives of farm families and rural Canadians, and STARS can make a huge difference when it matters most. We’re proud to lend a hand to this great cause.”

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that from anyone else, including the U.S. government,” said Gail Hansen, senior officer for Pew Charitable Trusts’ antibioticresistance project.

“Because of its size, Wal-Mart can drive the industry on this and it can do more,” said Susan Vaughn Grooters, policy analyst with the non-profit group Keep Antibiotics Working.

In 2013 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released guidelines for drug makers and agricultural companies to voluntarily phase out antibiotics as a growth enhancer in livestock.

But the extent to which U.S. meat producers are using such drugs is unclear. The U.S. Agriculture Department is planning to begin collecting more detailed data on antibiotics used on farms, a potential precursor to setting targets for reducing use of the drugs in animals.

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Practising medicine outside the city limits University of Manitoba medical students say early exposure to rural life draws some into rural practice

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

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irst-year medical students from the University of Manitoba got a dose of country life last week as part of an event showcasing the benefits of working and living in rural Manitoba communities.

Thirty-three students from the University of Manitoba’s faculty of medicine were placed in 13 communities, including Brandon, Dauphin, Glenboro, Grandview, Hamiota, Neepawa, Rivers, Russell, Souris, Ste. Rose, Swan River, Treherne and Virden.

“I would be shocked if this experience dissuaded anyone from rural medicine. I think most, if not all, students will come away from this with a better appreciation for rural doctors and the need for physicians in these areas,” said participating student Ryan Best.

Best participated in Rural Week in Rivers, along with fellow medical student, Justin Kozak.

Both Best and Kozak are from Winnipeg and had had little previous exposure to small-town Manitoba.

“I think these early exposures to rural medicine make students way more likely to take up a longer rural exposure down the road,” said Kozak. “I have been blown away by the hospitality we have received here this week.

There have been so many individuals who have gone above and beyond to make sure that we feel welcome and you can tell that it is so genuine.”

The event was co-ordinated

by Manitoba’s Office of Rural and Northern Health (ORNH), the University of Manitoba and regional health authorities to give students the opportunity to gain first-hand experiences of how rural medical practices work.

“Rural Manitoba offers tremendous opportunity for a rewarding career and a great lifestyle, but it is only through direct experiences like Rural Week that students become aware of the possibilities,” said Wayne Heide, administrative director with ORNH. “For urban-origin students this may be their first real experience with rural life.

For those from rural areas it is a chance to reinforce the positive aspects of rural life and to connect them to medical professionals who have chosen to practise rurally.”

Manitoba first held Rural Week in 2003 as an optional experience for medical students.

Rural Week was approved as a mandatory component of the Medical-One curriculum in 2004 as part of the strategy to address chronic medical doctor shortages in rural communities.

Throughout the week students work with area physicians in the office, hospital, clinic, during on-call and emergency room

Nearly 300 community members in Rivers came out to participate in the community’s second annual Walk with your Doc event, held in conjunction with Prairie Mountain Health’s Rural Week. Photos: Jennifer Paige

The community of Rivers, along with 12 other small Manitoba communities, hosted first-year medical students throughout Rural Week.

First-year, University of Manitoba medical students, Ryan Best (l) and Justin Kozak (r) spent Rural Week at Riverdale Hospital to gain knowledge of a rural Manitoba medical practice.

For urban-origin students this may be their first real experience with rural life. For those from rural areas it is a chance to reinforce the positive aspects of rural life and to connect them to medical professionals who have chosen to practise rurally.”

Wayne Heide administrative director with Manitoba’s Office of Rural and Northern Health

coverage, to gain a basic understanding of the role of the rural family physician.

“There is no doubt that rural doctors are required to be more generalist. You might have to be the first person to see a trauma case come in and at the same time you are dealing with pediatric cases, where in the city a pediatric physician would handle,” said Best.

Outside of the medical clinic, hosting towns are encouraged to offer lifestyle itineraries, where students can take part in everything from fishing expeditions to recreational activities in order to learn about the community and experience the rural lifestyle.

“We took the students all around town. To the golf course, around the lake and to the nearby Hutterite colony and they have been able to talk to all different kinds of people, in the hospital and out,” said Donna Morken, chair of Healthy Rivers Area committee and key com-

munity member behind Rural Week activities. “We wanted them to get an appreciation for the rural area and what life would be like living in a community like this.”

The student week in Rivers was concluded with the second annual, Walk with your Doc event. The initiative that comes from a doctor in B.C. that began six years ago, is aimed to encourage doctors to prescribe exercise.

“We always want to keep the community healthy and I saw something about Dr. Jim Wilson from B.C. and how he was a family physician who was prescribing exercise for his patients,” said Morken. “Last year, we were excited to be the first community in Manitoba to hold a Walk with your Doc event. We were also able to co-ordinate it with Rural Week, so the two students could walk with the community on their final day here.”

Nearly 300 individuals came out for a stroll around Rivers for

the second annual Walk with your Doc event. Morken and the Healthy Rivers Area committee have now issued a challenge to other hospitals and communities throughout the province, to hold their own Walk with your Doc event.

“The people who we have been spending time with in Rivers are really committed to the community. From setting up grants and building the new recreation complex, to organizing this kind of walk. The sense of community is really quite impressive,” said Best.

In terms of attracting doctors into Manitoba’s rural areas, Kozak believes that there isn’t one simple solution to combating the ongoing shortages.

“I think that it is a matter of several different factors. I don’t think that there is one specific thing that will attract doctors to rural Manitoba. Exposure is a huge part of it and experiences like this one, especially early on

in medical school, can really make a difference,” said Kozak.

“It is a matter of finding the right balance between financial incentives, ongoing exposure in the classroom and attracting people who are from the rural area to pursue medicine as they are more likely to return to this kind of lifestyle.”

Both Best and Kozak say that it is far too early to pinpoint where they hope to end up following medical school, but note that Rural Week has certainly given them a better perspective on the benefits of a rural practice.

“Rivers has left a really good impression on me. One of the really nice things about a community like this is that you can really make a difference and you can see the difference you’re making,” said Kozak. “Sometimes when you are in a big city it feels like everything you do is just a drop in the bucket.”

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Prairie fare Can rhubarb become toxic? julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

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o you remember the “telephone” game?

You might have played it when you were a kid.

In the game, one person whispers a message into the ear of the person next to him or her, then that person repeats the message to the person next to him or her and so on. By the end of the communication chain, the person announces what he or she heard.

Often, the last person in the line received a message that had little to do with the first message.

I experienced something like the telephone game last week, except this time, social media in the form of Facebook served as the “telephone.”

As with the telephone game, by the time the message reached people and was repeated, it was a bit distorted.

All eyes were on rhubarb after the cold temperature blast. I had no idea people liked rhubarb this much.

I received phone calls, emails and questions via Facebook. People were talking about the avalanche of rhubarb information on their Facebook news feeds. Some people thought I had launched the “great toxic rhubarb campaign of 2015.”

“I didn’t do it,” I said when someone asked.

Some parts of North Dakota and other states had experienced untimely freezing temperatures. According to a widely circulated Facebook post launched in another state, rhubarb could become toxic (poisonous) after a frost. Could that be true?

According to the post, a hard freeze drives the naturally present toxin, oxalic acid, from the leaves into the rhubarb stalks.

I hadn’t nabbed any rhubarb from either of my neighbours, but after all this concern about rhubarb, I felt compelled to check out their rhubarb crops. Upon investigation, the leaves were not curled or discoloured, and the stalks looked reddish green and ripe for making into cobblers, pies and other treats.

I grabbed a few stalks and we enjoyed the dessert recipe included with this column.

While at work, one of my students poked her head in my office and mentioned that someone in her apartment building was pulling up all her “poisonous rhubarb.” I was a little alarmed because I have a soft spot for rhubarb. This poor, defenseless, innocent rhubarb was reminding me of my childhood.

As a kid, I enjoyed bringing a cup of sugar to our garden and pulling a rhubarb stalk and dip-

Rhubarb Cake 1-1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter 1 egg 1 c. buttermilk 2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1-3/4 c. cut-up fresh or frozen rhubarb 1 tsp. vanilla

Topping: 1/4 c. sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

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ping it in sugar. I wasn’t a food safety specialist back then, so I may have rinsed the rhubarb under a garden hose if my mother was looking.

When do you have to worry about rhubarb?

Rhubarb in your garden that has frozen to the point where the stalks become damaged or mushy should be discarded. Check the leaves, too. If the stalks are firm and upright and the leaves have little damage, the rhubarb is OK. Discard the damaged ones and enjoy the stalks that grow later.

As with anything, when in doubt, don’t eat it.

Consuming large amounts of oxalic acid could affect your heart, digestive system and respiratory system. According to some sources, a person would need to consume 11 pounds of rhubarb leaves to reach a fatal dose.

During the First World War food shortages, people were encouraged to consume rhubarb leaves as a vegetable. That was not a good idea because oxalic acid is found in abundance in the rhubarb leaves. Rhubarb stalks naturally contain a very small amount of oxalic acid.

The usual issue of concern with oxalic acidcontaining foods is the production of calcium oxalates in our body, which comprise kidney stones.

Heed the earlier warning: Do not eat any rhubarb leaves and you will be fine.

Have you ever heard the expression “the dose is the poison?” Many vegetables, especially leafy greens such as spinach, swiss chard, beet greens and cabbage, also contain small amounts of oxalic acid. If you eat the recommended amount of vegetables, you are consuming some of this natural chemical.

Please do not stop eating your vegetables, by the way.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cream sugar and butter.

Add egg and buttermilk; mix thoroughly. Sift flour, soda, salt; add to sugar-buttermilk mixture. Add vanilla and rhubarb. Pour into greased and floured 9x13-inch pan.

Sprinkle topping over batter. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a knife comes out clean.

Vegetables do not contain enough oxalic acid to warrant concern unless a person has a rare medical condition. If you have this condition, your health-care provider probably will refer you to a dietitian for help in knowing what foods to limit or avoid.

As I was talking about rhubarb and cold temperatures, someone overheard me.

“So you shouldn’t freeze your extra rhubarb because it will become toxic?” she asked.

The game of “telephone” was getting worse by the minute.

“You can freeze rhubarb in your kitchen for next winter,” I replied. “Just rinse it, cut it and freeze it in a single layer on a cookie sheet and pop it in a freezer bag,” I added.

Rhubarb provides vitamin C, fibre and lots of tart flavour in a wide range of recipes.

Botanically, rhubarb is considered a vegetable, although we may think of it as a fruit because it is served in sweet desserts.

Enjoy some delicious rhubarb this season.

Remove the leaves and discard them. Be sure to rinse rhubarb thoroughly under cool, running water.

Visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food for more information about food preservation and more recipes.

I was so inspired by all this discussion that I bought a rhubarb plant to plant in our garden. Here’s one of the first recipes I learned to make from the rhubarb that my grandmother planted in the yard of my childhood home about 100 years ago. That was right around the time of the First World War when people were advised to eat rhubarb leaves. My family must have ignored the recommendation.

Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 260 calories, 4 grams (g) of protein, 9 g of fat, 41 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of fibre and 230 milligrams of sodium.

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ennifer Jackson stepped out of the front door of the Jackson house and stood on the porch, gazing out at the world around her. An oriole burst into song from somewhere in the leafy depths of the gigantic elm tree on the front lawn and in the distance she could could hear the faint echo of the Petersons’ dog barking urgently at some almost certainly imagined threat. A breeze rustled through the leaves of the elm tree and a flash of orange darted across the sky as the oriole disappeared over the roof of the house and into the trees. The sun shone determinedly from a clear blue sky, as if trying to convince itself and anyone else who cared to take notice, that summer had indeed arrived, and that the snow that had fallen less than a week ago was just a bad dream meant to be forgotten.

Jennifer stepped down from the porch and walked slowly toward the lounger that sat on the grass just outside of the shade cast by the elm. She was about to sit down when a disembodied voice called out from somewhere nearby.

“You want a beer?”

Jennifer turned towards the house trailer that stood, largely hidden behind the tall lilac hedge at the south side of the lawn.

“What kind of a question is that Brady?” she called back. “What do you have?”

“I’ll bring you a Grasshopper,” came the reply. Jennifer seated herself comfortably on the lounger, rolling the legs of her khaki shorts up a little to let the sun at a little more of her winter-white skin. She heard the door of the trailer slam and a moment later Brady ambled around the corner of the building and across the grass towards her. He handed her a cold bottle and plopped himself down in the Adirondack chair beside her. He extended the hand with his bottle in it, and Jennifer did the same. The bottles met with a satisfactory clink.

“Cheers,” they said in unison.

They sat for a minute without speaking, revelling in the warmth and the stillness.

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“Helluva day,” said Brady.

“Doesn’t get any better than this,” said Jennifer. “Where’s Amanda?”

“She went to the city to see her mom,” said Brady. “Where’s Randy?”

“Took the family to see Grandma and Grandpa,” said Jennifer. “How come you didn’t go with Amanda?”

“I had important things to do here,” said Brady.

“Such as?” said Jennifer.

Brady gave a little smirk. “Such as having a beer with my little sister,” he said. “When’s the last time I did that?”

“Never,” said Jennifer. “Not just the two of us.”

“Exactly,” said Brady. He gestured towards Jennifer’s drink. “That beer,” he said, “is meant to make up for all the horrible things I did to you when we were children.”

Jennifer laughed. “Consider us even,” she said. “You never did anything that horrible.

And anyway, I always got you back.”

“Did you?” said Brady. “What about the time I pulled the head off of your favourite Barbie and held it over the toilet while I flushed, and then you punched me and I accidentally dropped the head and you watched it disappear down the whirling porcelain vortex of doom. You never got me back for that.”

“That’s what you think,” said Jennifer.

Brady leaned back in his chair and looked at Jennifer. It took a second but then the realization dawned. “You’re kidding,” he said.

Jennifer just smiled.

“You took my Limited Edition Spiderman action figure?” Brady was aghast. “What did you do with it?”

“I hid it behind the cold air vent in my room,” said Jennifer. “I was going to give it back to you but I kept forgetting and then after awhile I couldn’t because it would have just been awkward.” She took a sip of her beer.

“You can have it back now if you want,” she said casually.

Brady was speechless. He stared at his sister as if he had never seen her before. “Seriously?” he said. “You’re the worst sister ever.”

Jennifer laughed again. “Or the best,” she said. “If I hadn’t kept it you would have lost it long ago. And now you’ve turned into a sweet guy, who brings me beer on a hot summer day so you deserve to have it back. And by the way, I looked it up online. It’s worth somewhere around $250 if it’s in immaculate condition.

Which it is since it’s never been played with.”

She paused. “You’re welcome,” she added.

Brady shook his head slowly. “You’re horrible,” he said. “But I love you.”

Jennifer grinned. “Love you too,” she said.

“And thanks for the beer.”

Russian sage in the landscape This shrub-like plant is tough and trouble free, attracting birds, bees and butterflies

By Albert Parsons

Because of its upright growth habit and shrub-like structure, it makes a great specimen plant in the landscape.

Freelance contributor

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f you have a fairly big space to fill at the back of one of your flower borders, or you want a small shrub-like plant to act as a focal point in your foundation planting or somewhere else in your landscape, consider using Russian sage (Perovskia). This plant is grown as a so-called subshrub in warmer climates but in our area it is considered a herbaceous perennial. It has semiwoody stems that are sturdy and self-supporting. Wherever it is grown it does resemble a shrub, and when it is in bloom it is spectacular.

When grown in full sun Russian sage can grow a metre and a half high and its upright, greyish-white stems are covered with airy spires of lavender-purple bloom. The spiky clusters of tiny flowers create a haze of colour that is very eye catching and provides great texture contrast in the landscape when paired with plants that have blooms and foliage with a heavier visual weight. The green-grey foliage is finely cut, making the plant even more light and airy. When crushed or rubbed the leaves are

The upright stems of the Russian sage are covered with spires of bloom.

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quite aromatic (it’s a member of the mint family).

This plant works well at the back of a flower border as it will provide a great background for other plants. Because of its soft

lavender-purple colour it combines well with other plants, no matter their bloom colour, and it is often used effectively to separate blocks of colour that, if not separated from one another,

would be quite jarring. It also can be used effectively in a foundation planting, alone or combined with other plants. Because of its shrublike appearance, it combines well with shrubs commonly used in such areas. Because of its upright growth habit and shrub-like structure, it makes a great specimen plant in the landscape. Positioned at the corner of a pathway, at the front of a border of tall plants, or in an island bed, Russian sage will provide that “wow” factor wherever it is situated in the garden.

Originating from the steppes of Central Asia, this tough plant is trouble free and very drought tolerant — making it a good plant for dry spots in the landscape, such as foundation plantings where

house eaves reduce the amount of rainfall reaching the ground.

Ordinary garden soil will keep it happy as long as there is good drainage — Russian sage will not be happy in a bog-like environment where it will have to endure wet feet. It should be planted in full sun. If Russian sage does not get enough sun the plant tends to sprawl and the stems will not stand erect.

Several varieties of Russian sage are available and it is a good idea to know the difference between them so that you get the plant you want. “Blue Mist” has very palelavender flowers, “Longin” is the most upright form and is the narrowest cultivar, “Filigran” has the finest-cut foliage. A shorter variety, “Little Spire,” grows about 65 cm tall and will fit into a mixed border of similar-size plants. All Russian sage plants can be propagated by root division, which is best done in the spring. Don’t be surprised to see bees, butterflies, or hummingbirds hovering over a Russian sage plant when it is in bloom — just one more reason that this perennial will make a great addition to any landscape.

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba.

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Searching for birds’ nests A great learning experience for the whole family

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

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ooking for a different sort of outdoor project for your children this summer? Are they interested in wildlife? Consider a nest-finding/watching project, which combines physical activity with a learning experience.

Maybe you’ll find a robin’s nest in your own backyard, or you could put up a nest box to attract smaller songbirds, such as house wrens and English sparrows.

Once you’ve checked out your own and nearby yards, look a little further. Search out a nest box line in rural areas, where bird enthusiasts put up boxes, often on fence posts, for bluebirds and tree swallows. Try a hike through parks or wooded pastures where you can search in tree branches (for robin and oriole nests in town; crows, magpies, owls and hawks in the country). Hunt for tree cavities used by various woodpeckers and chickadees. Search under bridges for cliff swallows. Look for barn swallow nests attached under the eaves of barns and sheds, or look for bank swallow tunnels in riverbanks. And don’t forget that many birds nest on the ground, such as killdeers, wading birds, geese, and most ducks (except for the wood duck which uses tree cavities or large nest boxes). A walk near a pond or marsh may reveal a duck nest hidden among the reeds, or a blackbird nest in bulrushes. In a pasture or open park you may locate killdeer eggs. (A killdeer pretending to have a broken wing is a sure hint that it has eggs or young nearby, though the “nest” may be only a few pebbles and a little grass.)

Nest-building time is sometimes the easiest time to locate nests, before trees are fully leafed out, and while the birds are making trips with nesting material. It is estimated, for example, that a female robin could make up to 180 trips

Barn swallow nest in picnic shelter.

a day carrying mud and grass for her nest.

Another good time to watch is while the adult birds are making trips to feed the nestlings.

Sometimes there are nests that are only discovered in late autumn after the leaves have fallen, such as the hanging nests of orioles. These are usually high in a tree, camouflaged by leaves. Another bird with a well-hidden nest is the tiny rubythroated hummingbird.

In Canada most birds begin nesting in May or June, although some, like the great horned owl start in March or even late February. Many species have only one clutch of eggs annually, while others, such as robins, bluebirds and mourning doves may have two or sometimes three broods. Bluebirds are known to start laying a second round of eggs soon after the first batch of young has fledged. Then the first set of young may help feed the second set. Now that’s co-operation!

Mourning doves also nest late with their second or third batch, but the top late-nester is the American goldfinch.

Because they feed the nestlings seeds, not insects, they tend to nest in late summer, or even into September.

Consider becoming involved in Project NestWatch. This program collects

Robin nest against house. GAMACHE PHOTOS

information on nesting birds all across Canada. The nesting activity is monitored and the data can provide information on the health of birds, as well as the impact which human activities, or that of predators, may have on our avian populations.

Such data can also provide information on environmental changes, since birds are known to be indicators of the health and condition of their habitat.

Participants can register online at the Project NestWatch website http:// www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/pnw/, where there are details on how to find and monitor nests, and what information to keep. Then data is submitted online.

Participants don’t have to spend a lot of time on this; they can do as much moni-

toring as is convenient. Swallows, particularly barn swallows, are known to be in decline, so finding their nests and submitting the data will be especially valuable, as scientists are trying to learn what is causing the decline.

If you discover nests, try not to disturb the adult birds. Some species will chatter loudly at anyone nearby, while others — even some songbirds, such as swallows and wrens — will swoop or dive-bomb intruders. Also, don’t handle the eggs or young. This project should become a learning experience, not a destructive one. It can be a good opportunity to teach children respect for nature.

Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

Co-operator barn series revival Do you know this barn?

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f you do, a Manitoba historian wants to hear from you. In early 1981 the Co-operator worked with provincial Manitoba Historic Resources Branch staff to photograph and publish a series on rural buildings in Manitoba. Each week a photo and a story were published about why each of the buildings were rare or unusual.

Now Gordon Goldsborough, webmaster and journal editor with the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is looking for Co-operator readers’ help to relocate these barns. He has looked for them during road trips in rural Manitoba, but because the site’s location details are scant, he has been unable to find them. He wants to include the buildings, with their GPS co-ordinates on a map of historic sites being prepared for the MHS. This photograph was taken by now-retired Co-operator editor Bob Hainstock who took the photo in the 1980s for the earlier project. Many of the photos were eventually included in Hainstock’s 1986 book Barns of Western Canada: An Illustrated Century.

We are including the original “caption” that ran with his photo, hoping a reader can answer these questions: 1. Does the building still stand?

2. If so, where is it?

3. What are its GPS co-ordinates?

4. What other information can you provide on its state of preservation or other details about its history since the original story in the 1980s?

Please send your responses to Gordon Goldsborough at: email: gordon@mhs.mb.ca Telephone: (204) 474-7469 Mail: 2021 Loudoun Rd. Winnipeg, Man. R3S 1A3.

Heavy snow loads usually required a relatively good roof incline to carry the weight. The oak timbers and wood dowelling have kept this unusually and slightly arched roof in good condition for nearly seven decades. Built in the early 1900s for David Pritchard of Holmfield, the 64x36-foot building was dug into a hill east of town. Mule teams excavated the site with large earth scrapers, after which two-foot-thick foundation walls of local fieldstone were laid to support the post-and-beam construction. One of the features of the Pritchard barn was a relatively new track system for moving hay in the upper loft level. An overhead track carried the feed to either 12 head of horses quartered at the lower level’s west end, or a like number of cattle at the east end. A four-prong clam-type fork was used for short hay and a two-prong-type for long hay. Four or five fork loads would empty a hayrack holding about one ton of hay. The farm was later operated by the original owner’s son J.W. Pritchard, and later by grandson Garnet Pritchard.

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June 17 - 19, 2015 Evraz Place, Regina, SK, Canada

Canada’s Farm Progress Show would like to welcome

Jon Montgomery Presented by Ministry of the Economy Olympic Gold Medallist

2015

fcc InnovatIons

Host of Amazing Race Canada

Please join us Tuesday, June 16th

Queensbury Convention Centre Evraz Place Doors open at 11:30am, luncheon at 12:00pm Keynote presentation by Jon Montgomery followed by a meet and greet.

JON MONTGOMERY - As an Olympic Gold Medal-winning Skeleton racer and host of The Amazing Race Canada, it’s safe to say that Jon Montgomery knows a thing or two about high speed. A gifted and inspiring athlete, Jon also brings charm and Canadian pride to his job as a de facto national ambassador, using his curiosity and conversational gifts to connect with people all over the country. Whether he’s tearing head-first down an icy track, or guzzling a pitcher of beer as fans cheer him on, Jon’s zest for life is constant as it is contagious.

Presented by

A preview of the products that will be introduced in this years Innovations Program To view the complete list visit our website

Habra Holdings

Pezzaioli Hydraulic Live Livestock Semi Trailers

Lot B, Booth 7307 These trailers are brand new to North America and are far advanced in animal welfare and handling. They have on board watering misters… watering bowls for cattle and nipples for smaller animals. You can haul either 3 decks of small animals or 2 decks of cattle. Pezzaioli Trailers can also be made to have 4-5 decks as well.

LEMKEN Canada Inc.

LEMKEN Gigant 12S/1600 Heliodor 9

Hall 12 - Booth 12102 World’s first unveiling of a 52’ compact-discs that offers the flexibility of a 13’ machine! LEMKEN has gone to their drawing boards and created this machine with new and innovative features as following – Perfect ground contour for uneven area’s – Precise depth control for shallow work – The important innovation is that every soil work is always pressed back so to avoid erosion risks – The size of this equipment needed to be adapted to the size of operation of the Canadian Prairie Farms.

Raven Industries

Hawkeye™ Nozzle Control System

Tickets are $40 plus GST To attend the event, please contact: Joanne Terry: (p) 306-781-9254 or (e) jterry@evrazplace.com

PRESENTED BY

Agribition Building, Hall #9 - Booth #93031 This pressure based product control system allows for precise sprayer application in a variety of conditions, reducing spray drift and getting the most out of every nozzle. Each nozzle is controlled by its own individual pulsing valve giving you a consistent spray pattern whether you are driving 5 or 20 miles per hour. Built on the IBOBUS communication platform which allows it to work with most ISO Task Controllers on the market, including the Viper 4 by Raven.

Axe Women Loggers of Maine

Outside the Canada Centre Building, Hall #12 Daily Shows at 10am, 12pm, 1:30pm & 4pm

Canada’s Farm Progress Show

AXE THROWING

These gals throw a 2.5 pound, double-headed axe at a target that is about 20 feet away. The target stands 5 feet off the ground. The Axe Women get 3 throws - an amazing example of skill and accuracy.

HOT SAWING

Two STIHL modified stock chain saws are used in this event by two Axe Women competing in a two-cut race involving down and up cuts. It is loud, fast and a blast to watch!

LOG ROLLING

This has alwasy been a favourite event to watch! Two Axe women use their skills to stay atop a spinning western red cedar log. One of the hardest feats to master, agility, perservance and balance are very important skills in this competion - an exciting ride from beginning to end.

Stop By Canada Centre, Hall #12 and view these Attractions -

FCC INNOVATIONS CENTRE FARM PROGRESS FORUM AXE WOMEN LOGGERS OF MAINE ANTIQUE TRUCK AND TRACTORS DISPLAY PLUS MANY MORE EXHIBITS

ADMISSION PASSES AVAILABLE ONLINE

BUY A 2 DAY ADMISSION PASS FOR $22 Visit our website for more details

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