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Precision tillage offers new option for organic weed control Frustrated with lack of weed control, organic farmer Jeremiah Evans has tried a U.K.-made in-row cultivator and he’s impressed with the results

By SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

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ngoing assessment of the grain transportation system and better protection for small shippers are two of the eight recommendations made by the Crop Logistics Working Group (CLWG). They will now be submitted to the Canada Transportation Act Review for consideration.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz was in Winnipeg Monday to announce the findings of the group’s final report, which he said “provides recommendations for improving the crop logistics system, including comprehensive input into the review underway.”

Greater transparency in the rail market was another recommendation made by the working group, which was composed of 18 stakeholder groups representing growers, handlers and millers.

“I think the biggest thing,” said Ritz, “would be the data that railways aren’t sharing with shippers. They measure on what they supply, when it comes to cars, not what the market is actually asking them to deliver. There is a double standard there — they say their commitment is to supplying the cars they’re going to supSee WORKING GROUP on page 6 »

Somerset-area organic farmer Jeremiah Evans is impressed with the weed control he’s getting with a new U.K.-made in-row cultivator. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Near Somerset

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eremiah Evans has a new high-tech hand helping him control weeds on his organic farm.

Last fall the Somerset-area farmer took delivery of a custom-built U.K.-manufactured Garford Robocrop in-row cultivator, which uses special software to identify and target weeds, leaving the crop behind.

After seeing what it could do to his wild oats, thist l e a n d q u a c k g ra s s t h i s spring, he’s convinced he’s found a solution to his weed problems.

Other farmers seem equally impressed with the new means of killing weeds.

“I’ve had a few tours to the farm this summer,” he said.

Those watching the 22-foot cultivator yank out weeds between his 6-1/2-inch row field crops is calling this “a

complete game changer for the organic industry.”

“Everyone is pretty excited about it,” said Evans, who gave a br ief talk at the Organic and Ecological Farming Systems tour at the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm at Carman July 15.

“I think it’s going to change organics in Western Canada.

There’s good potential in organic, but the weed competition always seems to take that potential out.”

Evans, 38, who is also an electrician, has farmed 500 acres organically just west of Somerset since beginning to switch out of a much larger conventional farm operation in 2004, his health bothered by chemicals.

Better way Any new and relatively effective mechanical means to control weeds is bound to See TILLAGE on page 7 »

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

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Insect farming gains ground in fight against hunger

Pursuing ‘mindshare,’ not just market share Centre of Excellence says Canadian beef is best in class

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BY AARON ROSS Kinshasa / Reuters

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CROPS More wheat, canola and soybeans Acres too wet to seed down dramatically this year

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FEATURE Who should own farmland?

Pressure increases to open ownership to investors

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CROSSROADS A global recipe swap Exhibit explores the impact of migration on Mennonite food

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Editorials Comments What’s Up Livestock Markets

A kg of crickets sells for twice the price of beef in the Kinshasa market

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Grain Markets Weather Vane Classifieds Sudoku

here is no shortage of protein in Kinshasa’s Gambela Market, from cows to antelope and snakes.

But it is the blue and silver bowls brimming with twitching crickets, termites and slithering mealworms that do the briskest trade.

Experts hope that the love of edible insects in Democratic Republic of Congo may hold the key to tackling widespread hunger among its roughly 65 million people by scaling up a millennia-old consumption habit.

Edible insects have long been one of Congo’s most popular dishes. Often served as bar food or on special occasions, they are grilled and commonly served with hot pepper, lemon and onions.

“This is the main food of Congolese,” said Marie-Colette Bena, who sells clothing at the market. “I’m proud to eat that food.”

The average household in the capital Kinshasa consumes about 300 grams of caterpillars a week, according to a UN study but insect supplies can be seasonal and are generally more

Mealworms are seen for sale at Gambela Market in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 14, 2015. photo: REUTERS/Aaron Ross

expensive than other types of food.

In Kinshasa, a kg of crickets costs about $50, more than twice the price of beef.

C o n g o’s E n v i r o n m e n t Ministry and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) hope to capitalize on Congo’s affinity for the crunchy fare with a new program to promote insect cultivation, a plan that could make them more widely available and bring down prices.

The project, due to begin in October, will train 200 people — most of them women — in western Congo to cultivate caterpillars and crickets.

Laurent Kikeba, who oversees the project for the FAO, said it

would be the first of its kind in the world.

A national centre to promote insect harvesting will be launched and the FAO will work with the government to craft legal norms to regulate the sector.

In a 2013 report, the FAO hailed insect cultivation as a practical and environmentally friendly tool to boost food production as supply struggles to keep pace with global population growth.

The report notes insects are bountiful, widely consumed and contain high levels of protein, fat, vitamins, fibre and minerals.

They tend to require less feed and yield more meat per kg than traditional protein sources.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

Bison demand is growing.

Producer numbers? Not so much Surprisingly agile, bison require the right equipment and tough fencing to be handled safely

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff / GUNTON

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urn down Road 88 North in Manitoba’s Interlake and you can still see the “Gunton Bull Test Station” sign.

But don’t expect to see any cattle.

“I’m kinda glad they left the old sign up,” said Len Epp. “It’s nice to have the history, even if it’s all bison now.”

The co-owner of the Rockwood Bison Ranch bought the site after it became a casualty of the 2003 bovine spongiform encephalopathy crisis, which saw the Canadian beef industry pummelled.

Today the site is home to one of the about 75 bison operations in the province.

But Epp — who also heads the Manitoba Bison Association — believes the province could support many more.

“I think the potential is astronomical right now — there is such a demand for the meat that we can’t keep up with it,” he said.

“We just don’t have enough supply to meet the demand.”

While larger herds on bigger operations continue to grow, the rancher said that some smaller operations are closing shop as producers head into retirement.

“I’d say it is sustaining itself right now, but we would love to see growth,” Epp said, adding he estimates that there are between 14,000 and 15,000 bison on farms across the province.

Prices are also strong at the moment, ironically motivating some producers to sell more animals, rather than build up their herds. But over time, those in the industry believe that the premiums bison get will encourage more production.

“We’re seeing hot, hanging carcasses in the U.S. are anywhere from $4.10 to $4.20 (per pound) for prime bulls, in Canada it’s as high as $4.80 to $5 for a hanging carcass,” said Epp.

Ready market Lorne Nagorski, general manager and master butcher at Oak Ridge Meats in McCreary, said he’s seen prices above the $5 mark in recent months.

What he hasn’t seen is an increase in supply, although he’d like to.

“There is huge interest in bison,” said Nagorski. “It’s a niche market and it’s way easier to sell bison than some of the different other kinds of exotic meats… people see bison as a very Canadian, very original, type of wild meat still, but it’s one that they can still buy in a store.”

Oak Ridge Meats, which slaughters 30 to 50 elk and bison each week, sends its product into grocery stores in Winnipeg and some farmers’ markets.

But Nagorski has also worked with chefs to ensure they get the cuts and product they’re looking for, as the lean, protein-rich meat gains popularity in urban eateries and country establishments alike.

A representative from Winnipeg Specialty Meats, a bison distributor, said they have seen about a 30 per cent increase in the amount of bison offered in restaurants over the last two years.

Len Epp stands with bison about to be exported to the United States. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

Len Epp tags a bison that will be exported.

Compared to cattle, bison need less handling, but stronger fences and handling facilities.

“They are very self-sufficient; the biggest hurdle, like with any industry, is capital costs.”

Len Epp

“The restaurants are putting it on their menus more and more,” he said.

Epp believes that there is more than one reason for bison’s growing popularity.

“What I’m noticing in our industry is that people want to know where that animal came from… they’re not looking for the mass production,” said Epp. “They’re looking for the local farmer who treats his animals right, they want to know where it came from… bison is an all-natural meat, and the public tunes into that really quickly.”

There is also a distinct taste, which the rancher describes as slightly sweeter than that of beef.

Few new entrants However, that consumer demand has yet to translate into new bison producers, something Epp believes may be tied to startup costs.

Bison are not just large cattle. They require tough fences and reinforced chutes. Epp uses a system of hydraulic gates, locking each door behind him and herding with a specially modified BobCat. “A normal barbed-wire fence isn’t going to cut it,” said Epp. “They can jump, we have seen a herd bull go over seven feet… so there are just certain aspects of the industry where we have to be careful.”

But bison also require much less handling than cattle.

“So it’s six of one and half a dozen of the other,” he added.

The animal’s size and agility also mean that slaughtering them takes some specialized equipment.

“When this plant was built, it was built with the intention to slaughter bison… even the big bull bison,” said Nagorski.

“The plants out west don’t want

to try and handle them anymore, they’re very dangerous to handle.

“Of course, once we get them inside here, we have no trouble,” he added with a chuckle.

And while fencing costs may run high, all other costs run low, said Epp, who sold off his beef herd last winter to focus solely on bison.

“They’re not very picky on their pasture, they’re accustomed to eating your normal, perennial June grasses. A lot of producers do put in the tame alfalfas and forages, but they do really well on straight grass; they are really good converters,” he said. “They also like a little bit of bulk in their grass, not necessarily the second cut of alfalfa.

In fact, if you put a bale of timothy in front of a bison, compared to a bale of second-cut alfalfa they’ll probably go for the timothy.”

Bison also calve on their own and are extremely disease resistant, he added.

“They are very self-sufficient, the biggest hurdle, like with any industry, is capital costs,” said Epp. But interested producers could turn to Growing Forward 2 programs if they’re interested

in shifting gears and investing in bison, said Michelle Gaudry, an industry development specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

“They could be tailored to bison,” she said, adding that existing producers are excellent resources for those testing the waters.

“We would love to see the industr y grow, not just in Manitoba but across Canada,” said Gaudry.

Back at the old Gunton Bull Test Station, Epp is preparing to ship another load of bison to the United States. He sends between 400 and 500 head south each year, roughly 45 or 50 animals at a time.

Because there is no federally inspected bison-processing plant in the province, bison meat can’t be shipped from Manitoba to the U.S. Epp hopes that True North Foods in Carman, which has begun handling bison, will receive a federal designation in the near future.

“It would be convenient to have that option,” he said.

“Because I think the demand will continue to grow.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Just print and eat?

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hose of us who still garden have a rather quaint view of food and technology. We plant seeds, help them grow, harvest and eat (cooking optional).

Meat or other sources of protein are a bit of an afterthought compared to the taste of those first seasonal bites of meltin-your mouth potatoes, beans, beets and carrots.

Laura Rance So it is with some interest we read Editor through some of the proceedings from the recent “Where Science Feeds Innovation” conference hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in Chicago recently.

Presentations there focused on where technology is taking our palates. Suffice to say, it has more to do with engineering than brushing off the soil.

For example, 3D printers are seen as the next big thing in food processing.

According to Hod Lipson, PhD, a professor of engineering at Columbia University and a co-author of the book Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing, it is a good fit with the food business because it costs the same to mass produce food as it does to customize.

“The technology is getting faster, cheaper and better by the minute. Food printing could be the killer app for 3D printing,” Lipson said in a report on his presentation published by the Institute of Food Technologists.

For example, Lipson said, users could choose from a large online database of recipes, put a cartridge with the ingredients into their 3D printer at home, and it would create the dish just for that person. The user could customize it to include extra nutrients or replace one ingredient with another.

The U.S. military sees the potential. Mary Scerra, food technologist at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) in Natick, Massachusetts said that by 2025 or 2030, the military envisions using 3D printing to customize meals for soldiers that taste good, are nutrient dense, and could be tailored to a soldier’s particular needs.

“Imagine war fighters in remote areas — one has muscle fatigue, one has been awake for a long period without rest, one lacks calories, one needs electrolytes, and one just wants a pizza,” Scerra said. “Wouldn’t it be interesting if they could just print and eat?”

According to the report, there are just a few hurdles yet to overcome: the cost of bringing the technology to remote areas, the logistics of making it work in those locations and, printing food that tastes good.

“If the meals aren’t palatable, they won’t be consumed,” Scerra said. “It doesn’t matter how nutritious they are.”

Which brings us to another big innovation in food technology — those Petri dish hamburgers we first learned about a couple of years ago — the ones that cost about $30,000 per bite and taste ‘almost’ like the real thing.

Mark J. Post, chair of the department of physiology and professor of vascular physiology and tissue engineering, Maastricht University, The Netherlands, is refining his patty created from the stem cells from a cow. So far, he has achieved something that is consistent in look, texture and colour to a traditional ground beef burger — but lacking in taste.

He told the conference he is confident his recipe for his $300,000 cultured hamburger will come down in price — to about $65 per kg. Once he gets the taste up too, he’s confident there will be a market for it as a solution to the ethical dilemma many have about eating animals.

“We eat livestock beef because we like it,” Post said. “Once you have alternatives, you can no longer do that. Eventually, the ethical dilemma will be for cultured beef versus livestock beef.”

Other presenters said it will be other protein alternatives, such as algae, quinoa and pulses, that take centre stage as the global community looks for tasty alternatives to reduce meat consumption, reduce food waste and feed the world.

Meanwhile, we note our Page 2 story this week about people living in other parts of the world who have developed a taste for another meat alternative: insects. In fact, a kg of crickets in a Kinshasa market costs $50, more than twice the price of beef.

As food sources go, bugs are high in protein, fibre and vitamins and minerals and low fat. They don’t cost much to raise either.

Efforts are underway in Africa to increase the supply of insects so that market prices fall to a level that ordinary people can afford. It seems logical under this scenario that corn with worms in it would be considered value added.

We don’t know where all this is going. But we do note the recurring theme of taste.

Instead of investing in making manufactured food flavourful and feeding soldiers at war, we wonder whether these bright scientific minds wouldn’t be more productively focused on such matters as transforming battlefield pawns back into citizens eating pizza at home with their families. Now that would please the palate. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Council warning too late and off base

By Sean Cooper

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just read your July 13 article in the Manitoba Co-operator regarding Clever and wanted to address a few issues.

Before I do, I do want to thank you for attempting to provide a balanced view.

That said, I feel that there are some statements in your article that need to be examined more critically.

1. “Quinclorac has not been available commercially for canola since 2002, Miller said.”

Patti Miller is being disingenuous by implying that not being commercially available for canola equates to growers not using quinclorac on canola.

BASF pulled Accord from the market in 2002, but her statement ignores the fact that producers stockpiled as much Accord as they could.

Further, it was long a common practice for farmers to break quinclorac out of solutions like Triton C for cereals.

Last year, when Clever was only registered for wheat, the CCC encouraged Great Northern Growers to register it for canola. It felt canola growers would use it whether registered or not.

So at its request, we did.

2. “As for segregating quinclorac, Miller noted those costs are borne by grain companies and processors, not herbicide distributors.”

More accurately, those costs are borne by producers. What Miller and her friends at the grain companies seem to want is for producers to pay three times for their cleaver problems.

Once with a loss in yield, then again with dockage fees, and finally with an out-of-proportion basis that is not representative of the true cost of bringing the grain to market.

Many export markets have established quinclorac MRLs for canola. When many key markets exist and when such a small percentage of our cropland will be treated with quinclorac in

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2015, it seems irrational to tell farmers who have serious cleaver problems that they cannot use an effective, legal-to-use pesticide.

The Canola Council and Cargill are too late with their messaging. Producers who needed to use Clever this year have already sprayed their crops. Both the council and the major grain companies were fully aware that we were seeking registration of Clever for canola as early as February of this year.

Their messaging seems to be more about punishing farmers who used a registered herbicide and less about ensuring strong markets.

The way to protect export markets that do not have established MRLs is to create a program that delivers quinclorac-treated canola directly to one of the many safe markets with established MRLs. Forcing producers to sign declarations under the threat of refusal to accept the grain that is their livelihood will drive a good number of growers to make false declarations. The obstinate refusal by grain companies, at the direction of the CCC, to work with growers is irresponsible and unfair.

We support responsible stewardship, but we don’t support irresponsible policies that benefit the majors to the detriment of growers whose crops are being threatened by invasive weeds.

We strongly hope that industry chooses to do the right thing and work with growers to segregate their quinclorac-treated canola so that it can be directed to one of the many markets with established MRLs. If it does this, it will be the first year in 15-plus years that quinclorac doesn’t find its way into the key markets of Japan and China.

Given our conversations with the CCC, its actions are very surprising, and we believe its approach puts both farmers and the entire industry at risk.

Sean Cooper is head of corporate development for Great Northern Growers.

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n July 1971 you could save on long distance by calling between midnight and 6 a.m. — a three-minute call was $1 or less ($6.12 in 2015 dollars).

That made it cheaper to communicate by telegram, and we reported that the Manitoba Egg and Poultry Association had sent a telegram to Ottawa requesting resumption of interprovincial competition on tenders to supply poultry products to federal institutions. That was part of a story which said provincial agriculture ministers were to meet to discuss a proposal to end the “chicken and egg war,” in which some provinces were dumping poultry products into each other’s markets.

The eventual result was the supply management system.

The Manitoba Pool crop report said that despite almost continuous excess precipitation in some areas, overall prospects were for aboveaverage yields. A table of precipitation since April 1 showed Brandon topping the list with 14.06 inches compared to normal of 7.75. Baldur had 13.18 inches, Pilot Mound 13.09 and Starbuck 11.94.

Federal Agriculture Minister H.A. Olson had approved 569 applications to import 896 purebred cattle from Europe. They were to move through quarantine stations in the St. Lawrence River and the French island of St. Pierre. Simmentals topped the list with 340, followed by 190 Limousin, 155 Charolais, 79 Fleckvieh, 40 Chianina, 38 Pie Rouge, 25 Maine Anjou, 14 Gelbvieh, 10 Brown Swiss and one each of Pinzgauer and Tarentaise.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Who should own land in Saskatchewan?

The answer lies in whether you consider it a financial investment or social capital Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

The following is an abbreviated version of a discussion paper prepared by Annette A. Desmarais, Darrin Qualman, André Magnan, and Nettie Wiebe:

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n December 2013, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) purchased approximately 115,000 acres of farmland from an investment company, Assiniboia Capital LP., for $128 million. This was the single largest sale of farmland in Saskatchewan’s history. The transaction generated substantial media attention and touched off a public debate about the role of institutional investors in the farmland market.

The sale is only one example, however, of a larger trend whereby investors of different stripes have been purchasing Saskatchewan farmland in recent years. Farmland is considered a good store of wealth, an effective hedge against inflation, and a source of both capital gains and income from rent — referred to by some as being “like gold with yield” (Fairbairn 2014).

Saskatchewan is particularly attractive as a target for farmland investment because the province has a highly industrialized agricultural industry, welldeveloped infrastructure, a stable political environment, and relatively cheap land. Farmland prices increased by 128 per cent between 2007 and 2014… (which has) added to the interest in acquiring Saskatchewan farmland.

Until the end of 2002, the Farm Security Act restricted ownership of farmland to Saskatchewan residents (very small parcels exempted). The NDP government changed the act in 2002 to allow Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and 100 per cent Canadianowned companies to acquire an unrestricted amount of farmland. Our analysis shows that investor ownership of Saskatchewan has increased very rapidly since 2002.

Between 2002 and 2014, the amount of Saskatchewan farmland owned by investors increased sixteenfold.

Holdings by investors increased from 51,957 acres in 2002, to 837,019 acres in 2014.

Large-scale purchases of farmland by non-farmers raise important issues for rural communities, the agricultural sector, and for Saskatchewan citizens more generally.

Policy issues and options We highlight the need to reconsider some fundamental and recurring land policy questions that have largely been neglected in the debate.

Land ownership continues to be an important determinant of economic and political power, despite economic diversification and urbanization. The legislation governing land both reflects and shapes how land is viewed and used, and also who gets to own and use it. As such, land legislation facilitates different models of agriculture.

The Dominion Lands Act privatized land, making it a marketable commodity. It also instituted patriarchal ownership patterns by excluding women, with very few exceptions, from eligibility for ‘homesteads.’ A major incentive drawing settlers into Saskatchewan was the promise of land ownership with the attendant security of tenure and the prospect of a more secure future.

By restricting farmland ownership to provincial residents, the Farm Security Act of 1974 seemed to affirm the value

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By restricting farmland ownership to residents of the province, the legislation weighted social investment — living in, and contributing to, Saskatchewan communities — over capital investment.

of the relationship between land ownership and security of tenure. As there were no restrictions on farm size or how much land an individual or corporate entity could own, however, the 1974 law did not prevent the ongoing process of farm concentration.

Yet, by restricting farmland ownership to residents of the province, the legislation weighted social investment — living in, and contributing to, Saskatchewan communities — over capital investment.

The 2002 policy change reflected a shift by giving priority to capital investment in farmland and broadening the residency/citizenship requirement for ownership to all Canadians.

In reflecting on the current review of farmland ownership rules, we propose the following fundamental questions: What are the key values farmland policies are meant to protect and enhance?

What does a flourishing, economically competitive, ecologically sustainable, adequately capitalized, socially just and vibrant agriculture sector require? What objectives are the policy revisions supposed to meet?

Critical consideration of some policy objectives Our research points to two very different policy directions that have different objectives and impact: • Focusing on maximizing financial investment; or • Prioritizing social investment in agriculture, farm families and rural communities.

A trade-off exists between these two policy directions. Prior to 2002, that trade-off was resolved largely in favour of social investment, via restrictions that limited farmland ownership to Saskatchewan residents.

After 2002, that trade-off was resolved differently, with an apparent focus on enlarging the potential farmland buyer pool with the aim of increasing land prices and investor activity. The current provincial consultations should take into consideration the trade-off between two types of investment.

The trend • Prioritize attracting and maximizing financial investment: This could be accomplished by removing restrictions on foreign investors. The increase in land values would mean a better retirement package for those leaving farming. The added capital investment in land will likely result in higher concentration of ownership. However, would this advantage Saskatchewan agriculture and the people of the province significantly?

Would this approach guarantee a much-needed new generation of young farmers in the province?

• Attract financial investment but restrict the origins/citizenship of the investors: The current policy, which restricts ownership to Canadians, facilitates the flow of out-of-province capital into farmland while intervening in the land market. Given the apparent current effects on land prices and local control, is the restriction to Canadian investors sufficient?

Do Saskatchewan residents want to see more land transferred into the hands of non-farmer, out of province investors?

• Attract financial investment, but place added restrictions based on types of investors (i.e. pension funds, foreignfunded corporate entities, etc.): While focusing on increasing capital investment, such restrictions define which kinds of investors are acceptable.

What should be the key criteria? Size of the investment fund? Disposition of its earnings? For example, much like the oil and gas industry, if investors are using our key land base for investment, should the legislation require that a certain percentage of earnings (i.e. a royalty) be invested back into the province?

The alternative • Support social investment in agriculture by restricting farmland ownership to Saskatchewan residents: This recognizes the social value of land.

As farm families have demonstrated for generations, social investment in farms and communities (knowing

and caring for the land and communities) is neither calculated nor paid in financial capital. The commitment to the farm which farm families demonstrate by dedicating off-farm income and long hours to it adds value, enhances social stability and may improve prospects for entering farmers. Can external capital that removes ownership from the farm operators compensate for this lost social capital?

Would lower land prices undermine or enhance farming and the agricultural economy?

• Maximize efforts to build a social economy that values social enterprises: Institute more robust forms of public/collective/social ownership through new forms of land banking, land trusts, co-operatives and other ownership structures.

• Recognize and seek to integrate indigenous peoples’ relationships to land.

Since indigenous peoples represent an increasing percentage of the population in Saskatchewan, this approach could open the possibility for sharing the land base and using it in ways that respect nature and cultures.

Other policy options that would indirectly affect land investment are regulations restricting the use of farmland to agricultural production only.

Another would place a cap on how much land one can own. Also, policy interventions in the land rental market (rent controls) might be considered as more land is farmed through rental arrangements.

Our research indicates that policies that focus primarily on capital investment will only exacerbate the current situation whereby an increasing amount of farmland in Saskatchewan is owned by non-farmers and concentration of land continues to rise. We see much more potential for social and environmental well-being by following a policy direction that emphasizes social investment.

The paper was prepared for the JohnsonShoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan. Annette A. Desmarais, is Canada Research Chair in Human Rights, Social Justice and Food Sovereignty, University of Manitoba; Darrin Qualman, is former researcher and executive director, National Farmers Union; André Magnan, is associate professor, department of sociology and social studies, University of Regina and Nettie Wiebe, is professor, St. Andrews College, University of Saskatchewan. The full article can be found here: http://www.schoolofpublicpolicy. sk.ca/briefs/2015.07.07_JSGS-policybriefs_ Farmland%20ownership%20in%20SK_FINAL_ WEB.pdf.

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ply, not what’s actually asked of them.”

The report was the third and last mandate for the working group, which previously provided recommendations to the Rail Freight Service Review.

“Our mandate was to establish a consensus position within the grain supply chain,” said Murdoch MacKay, commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission and chairman of the CLWG. “I think the most important thing here is that all 18 organizations came together and have all agreed to the recommendations in the report… it’s a consensus.”

Ritz said that a greater reciprocity is also needed to ensure a level playing field between shippers and producers, which the report also advocates for.

There needs to be a “reciprocity of penalties,” he said, noting that railways are able to charge producers $110 per car not filled on time.

“But there is no reciprocal penalty if they’re late delivering it or late picking it up,” the minister said.

Ideally, that reciprocity would be enshrined in a service-level

“I think the most important thing here is that all 18 organizations came together and have all agreed to the recommendations in the report… it’s a consensus.”

Murdoch MacKay

agreement between producers and companies.

“But we want to make sure that everybody has the ability to sign those, and if it takes regulation to make sure that CN or CP come to the table to negotiate with companies X, that’s something we’re prepared to do,” Ritz said.

The final report of the arms’ length Transportation Act review, led by former cabinet minister David Emerson, is expected this winter.

“Now it’s up to David Emerson and his group to see the value of what we’re recommending,” said MacKay. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

Railways can charge for cars not loaded on time; Gerry Ritz says shippers should be able to charge for cars not delivered on time. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

FCWB amends lawsuit, alleges wheat board funds misallocated, farmers shortchanged Confused by this latest legal action? Here’s an explanation

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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he Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board (FCWB) allege $720 million owed to farmers in 2011-12 went instead to help the board transition to an open market.

“On the face of it, it contravenes the existing legislation,” FCWB chair Stewart Wells said in an interview July 14.

According to Wells, the wheat

board act says farmers are to get all the money earned by the board from grain sales after expenses related to those sales are paid.

The allegations are part of a class-action lawsuit launched by four farmers supported by the FCWB in 2013. The farmers — Andrew Dennis of Brookdale, Ma n . , Na t h a n Ma c k l i n o f DeBolt, Alta., Harold Bell of Fort St. John, B.C. and Ian McCreary of Bladworth, Sask., — were asking for $17 billion

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in compensation on behalf of western Canadian farmers for the loss of the board’s singledesk power, board assets and the misallocation of farmer funds.

In 2013, Federal Court Justice D a n i e l l e Tre m b l a y- L a m e r struck most of the plaintiffs’ case, except the alleged misallocation of farmers’ money, Wells said. She ruled the plaintiffs could pursue that part if they amended their Statement of Claim, which they did. It was served July 10.

The Federal Court of Appeal later upheld Justice TremblayLamer’s ruling and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the case ending the farmers’ $17-billion claim.

Now the Federal Court will decide whether the plaintiffs class-action suit should be certified, which could happen by fall. If certified, the discovery process begins and the plaintiffs and federal government can seek information about the other’s case.

Since 1998, when changes to the wheat board act gave farmers majority control of board operations, the board returned 93 per cent of grain sale revenues to farmers after operating expenses, Wells said.

In 2011-12 — the last year the board had a monopoly — only 83 per cent of the revenue was returned, even though revenues were the third highest since 1998.

That’s because expenses were higher than usual. The board did have new, one-time costs related to the switch to an open market, including severances for fired employees and pension liability. However, the gov-

“On the face of it, it contravenes the existing legislation.”

Stewart Wells

ernment allocated $349 million to cover those costs. The wheat board’s financial report for 2011-12 — the last publicly available — shows the government spent $177 million of that $349 million. A footnote says the rest of the money would be available for subsequent years.

However, since no other financial reports have been made public because Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz deemed them to be commercially sensitive, there’s no way to know if the money was spent, Wells said.

“But in those same books in 2011-12 it shows at least some money being taken out of the pooling accounts to directly o f f s e t s o m e re s t r u c t u r i n g expenses, which does not seem appropriate… ” he said.

Money was also taken from the board’s contingency fund.

It’s spelled out in the board’s 2011-12 annual report on page 27. The report says $183.2 million was spent on restructuring, but was offset by $177.3 million from the government leaving the board “a net restructuring expense of $5.9 million.”

The report says in part: “In addition to the net $5.9 million in restructuring expenses recognized in earnings and charged to pool accounts for the year ended July 31, 2102, $22 million in pen-

sion expenses incurred in prior years were recognized as a charge to the contingency fund.”

The contingency fund came from fees farmers paid to use the board’s Producer Payment Options and was supposed to break even over time.

“It’s not a stretch to maybe think too much money was being charged in fees for farmers using those programs,” Wells said.

“It could be they were using the contingency fund to build up a nest egg for the new company.

The legal costs are adding up.

The FCWB continues to seek donations, Wells said.

The government’s decision to, “give away” CWB assets paid for by farmers to the Saudi Arabian government and Bunge, has sparked donations, he said.

The government says G3, (Global Grain Group), a joint venture of Bunge and Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC), is purchasing a 50.1 per cent stake in CWB for $250 million, but the money will remain in CWB to make it stronger. The other 49.9 per cent will be held in trust for farmers who have delivered grain to CWB or who deliver in the future. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Evans said what prompted him to seek alternatives was a combination of his own mounting fr ustration with narrow windows to harrow, which he’s largely relied on for weed control, plus a question raised at last year’s Carman f i e l d t o u r — “I s n’t t h e re another way to control weeds after seeding?”

“I started searching on the Internet and stumbled across this watching YouTube videos,” he said. A few conversations with the U.K.-based m a n u f a c t u re r a n d a l o n g look at his own fields’ weed patterns convinced him this approach might work.

“Ha r row i n g n e e d s t o b e done within a matter of days

and I wasn’t getting the timing perfect,” he said.

Admittedly, making that first day out with the Robocrop was dicey too, wondering just how precise it would target his weeds and not his crop.

“I think it took about three hours to make the first outside round... I was just constantly checking, and you have to get the cameras set up so they follow the rows properly,” he said.

But any fears of ripping out his newly planted field were quickly dispelled.

“I think it’s going to change organics in Western Canada.

There’s good potential in organic but the weed competition always seems to take that potential out.”

Jeremiah Evans

Pattern recognition software “This is more accurate than The cultivator is guided by two video cameras that use colour RTK GPS which is only accuand pattern recognition soft- rate to one inch,” he said. He ware to identify the weeds and has used it on crops of peas, control the weeding rotor that mustard, beans, wheat, barley and flax. He can cover between takes them out.

It is extremely precise, says 10 and 12 acres an hour.

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“I’m very happy with the way it’s performing and the job it’s doing.”

He has set up test plots to determine what his new weed control measure will do for yields. But at this point in time he’s already convinced the $80,000 purchase was justified.

“A yield increase of a bushel an acre will justify the cost,” he said.

The cultivator was purchased from Willsie Equipment in Ontario.

Evans planned to have it at Saskatoon’s Ag in Motion show this week. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Some cereal greenfeed crops are likely OK for now, he said, but he’s not sure any hay has been taken off so far in the drier areas.

The situation is similar in much of eastern Alberta, according to the chair of the Alberta Forage Industry Network.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

Balance needed in agri-food research in Canada Agri research in Canada is hamstrung by a shortage of financial and human resources

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor / Ottawa

T

he pursuit of basic science in agriculture and agri-food has been squeezed out of federal priorities in recent years, speakers told an Agriculture Institute of Canada conference.

“Funding remains a challenge for us,” Robert Gordon, dean of the Ontario Agriculture College (OAC), told the delegates to the AIC conference, which was crafting a research policy for the 21st century.

Despite agri-food’s status as one of the leading manufacturing sectors, employing one in eight Canadians, “research funding available to us is lower than for other sectors,” he said.

“Universities face a changing landscape trying to ensure we have the capacity to conduct research,” he noted.

“A single institution can’t do it all and we have to partner with other institutions.”

Wilf Keller, president and CEO of Ag-West Bio Inc., said Canada has become very weak in basic research.

“There is not enough funding to support a university faculty. We’re seeing a terrible waste of young brain power.”

Global research projects have become

increasingly important, but Canadians cannot receive funding to participate in them, he said.

W h i l e m a n y f a r m g ro u p s h a ve research checkoffs, no way exists to integrate the funds into common projects, he added. For example the partnership of Canterra, Agriculture Canada and the Alberta Wheat Commission leaves out the enhanced research impact of including wheat farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario in the project, he noted. “We could do a lot of basic research to make sure our wheat industry will be competitive 30 years from now.”

Universities have taken on a greater role as the federal government has closed labs and cut or not replaced scientists who did much of the fundamental research, Keller said.

More balance Clarke Topp, a soil physicist, said that unless basic and commercialization research is balanced, “we will have a disaster.” The current drought on the Prairies would be as bad as the dust bowl of the 1930s if researchers hadn’t determined no-till farming preserved the soil.

Canada needs to put more effort into understanding how climate change will impact the agri-food sector, he said. “We

don’t have a lot of time to waste. We need to be better equipped with the disaster coming down the road.”

While the country needs more basic research to deal with climate change and other environmental problems, it also “needs to break down the barriers between applied and basic research,” he added. “The two groups need to work together to stimulate ideas.”

Although universities are involved in policy development and basic research, there is less support for professors to hire technical support.

Dependent That makes them increasingly dependent on graduate or post-doctoral students who aren’t able to provide the required long-term research support because of their own academic priorities, he noted. Also the profs are supervising five graduate students when in the past they would have had two or three.

“It’s hard for them to work on a project with a long-term framework,” he said.

The OAC currently conducts about $58 million worth of research annually, about half of all the research at the University of Guelph, Gordon said.

About 30 per cent of the funding comes from the federal government and 20 per cent from farmers and the food

industry. There is a growing emphasis on intellectual property in research and the OAC produces about 92 per cent of the patents earned by the University of Guelph.

Keller noted that in 2007, the government created the Science and Technology Innovation Council as an advisory board for government research funding. It identified four key areas, which didn’t include agri-food. A year later the sector moved to the No. 1 rank among manufacturers and was lumped under the natural resources.

“Agriculture Canada should have a much stronger mandate for basic research,” he said. Its research staff has dwindled from 1,000 in the 1970s to less than 400 today. Many of them are close to retirement and there is no plan to replace them.

“There has also been a serious depredation of research capacity at the National Research Council,” he added.

“Where are the long-term ideas going to come from? We need a national system that rejuvenates the federal labs. We cannot depend on the universities to conduct all the research.”

He also urged farm organizations to create a forum in which farmers, the food industry and scientists can discuss research priorities.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

Ministers, farm leaders draw up shopping list Alberta farmers may be allowed to use drought-damaged crops for greenfeed

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

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rom feeding hungry Alberta cattle, protecting supply management and putting a stop to those who would deliberately make food unsafe, the federal and provincial ministers came away from their annual summer meeting full of ideas.

However, with a federal election on Oct. 19, their ambitions were set within the context of existing programs rather than any bold new initiatives.

“We want to make sure our existing programs will help,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz told reporters at the conclusion to the meeting in Charlottetown.

The drought across Western Canada means “we won’t have a bumper crop. But we’re getting some rain so the situation is improving. We want to make sure the crop insurance provisions are ready.”

As for Alberta beef producers, consideration will be given to letting them feed their animals

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green crops that likely won’t be harvestable or have decent yields.

There is concern that farmers could use up the hay stored for next winter to feed their animals this summer, he said. “We’re reaching the point where we have to consider options.”

The provincial ministers urged Ottawa to protect dairy and poultry supply management in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks.

The ministers agreed on the need to prevent food tampering, which has been an acute problem this spring for P.E.I. potato farmers. Ritz noted the Safe Food for Canadians Act passed last year includes tough penalties for deliberately making food dangerous.

The ministers also agreed to work together to increase consumer awareness of the economic importance of the agriculture, food-manufacturing and beverage sectors. In their final communiqué, the ministers agreed “on the importance of continuing to work together

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Ritz pointed out the need for the sector to keep up the demands of consumers at home and in other countries. “We need to make sure they understand food production.” At the same time, the industry has to know what consumers want rather than expect them to buy whatever farmers are producing.

The ministers met after a roundtable session with the directors of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and other farm groups.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

LIVESTOCK MARKETS

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

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

Next Sale (401-500 lbs.)

July 17th Heifers (901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

Heifers

Alberta South $ — — 130.00 - 145.00 115.00 - 130.00 — $ 230.00 - 245.00 249.00 - 264.00 259.00 - 292.00 288.00 - 312.00 310.00 - 330.00 317.00 - 352.00 $ 210.00 - 235.00 230.00 - 249.00 240.00 - 265.00 262.00 - 289.00 280.00 - 305.00 285.00 - 315.00

($/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 (July 17, 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close August 2015 146.50 October 2015 149.43 December 2015 151.40 February 2016 151.90 April 2016 151.05 June 2016 143.74

Change -1.97 -2.38 -1.45 -1.07 -1.05 -0.63

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

July 17, 2015

Previous Year­ 42,447 10,244 32,203 N/A 579,000

CNSC

Close 214.48 212.48 210.28 208.65 202.90 201.48

Change 2.72 2.25 1.72 1.10 0.63 0.28

Previous Year 436 17,819 16,622 886 780 5,508 139

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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 200 E 185 E 187.10 188.20

Futures (July 17, 2015) in U.S. Hogs August 2015 October 2015 December 2015 February 2016 April 2016

Last Week 196.31 182.07 180.08 180.48

Close 76.00 64.53 61.58 66.95 71.65

Ashern

Last Year (Index 100) 264.09 242.72 260.58 262.65

Change 2.72 2.08 1.60 1.95 1.28

M

ost of the auction marts around Manitoba were quiet during the week ended July 17 as just a few stockyards held sales. Well under 1,000 animals made their way through the rings for the buyers who were there. The few bids that came in were relatively close to the previous week’s prices with some softening in certain classes.

While many Manitoba producers are e n j oy i n g g o o d m o i s t u re, t h e s i t u a t i o n becomes more difficult as you move west across the Prairies, and forage-short producers are also seeing higher grain prices.

A recent rally in CBOT corn prices pushed them above their 20- and 100-day moving averages due to excess moisture in the U.S. Midwest. That rally also served to drive feed wheat and feed barley prices higher in Canada, according to an analyst in the ‘feedlot alley’ near Lethbridge.

Fe e d b a r l e y w a s s i t t i n g a r o u n d t h e $220-per-tonne mark early last week when the rally in corn pushed it up into the $250 range.

However, the rally could be short lived as warmer weather has taken hold in parts of the eastern Midwest during the critical growing period for corn, according to reports. This in turn could help pave the way for a downturn in Lethbridge feed prices, a participant said.

Me a n w h i l e, m a l t i n g b a r l e y g r ow e r s in Montana, who have lots of feed-quality supplies left over from last year, have taken the opportunity to ship as much of it into Canada as they can. This has also given some cattle producers in Canada more options.

Choice (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

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 July 19, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.930 Undergrade ........................................$1.840 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................................$1.910 Undergrade .........................................$1.810 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................................$1.910 Undergrade .........................................$1.810 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.870 Undergrade.......................................... $1.785 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 108.53 - 141.77 131.65 - 167.80 167.73 - 200.52 179.88 - 212.00 215.35 - 266.79 —

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.+

Grunthal

Tuesdays, closed Aug. 4

Killarney

Closed until Aug. 31

Ste. Rose

Closed until mid-August

Virden

Wednesdays

Winnipeg Auction Mart

Fridays, closed July 24

Internationally, a recently signed free trade deal between Ukraine and Canada could have a positive impact for Canadian cattlemen down the road, according to an official.

Ron Davidson, the director of international trade, government and media relations with the Canadian Meat Council says tariff-free exports will give Canadian companies a leg up on expanding their shipments to the country.

“We do have companies that are already approved to export to Ukraine,” he said, noting an inspection mission was planned for later this year.

Several companies in the meat industry have already asked to be placed on the list for authorization to export to Ukraine as well.

“So there is interest,” he said.

While not a major market, Davidson says the meat industry is always looking for countries that pay the best price for each portion of the carcass.

“So Ukraine might be the best market for a certain portion of the carcass or specialty meat.”

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

By Chris Arsenault Thomson Reuters Foundation / Rome

A highly contagious strain of avian flu is spreading across West Africa, decimating poultry farms and stoking fears the virus will jump from birds to humans, the U.N.’s food agency warned on Monday.

Markets and farms in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ivory Coast and Ghana have been hit with the deadly H5N1 virus over the past six months, the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said.

If the virus continues to spread, it could affect more

than 330 million people across West Africa, hurting food security and human health in a region still recovering from the Ebola crisis.

“Urgent action is needed to strengthen veterinary investigation and reporting systems... to tackle the disease at the root, before there is a spillover to humans,” Juan Lubroth, head of the FAO’s animal health division, said in a statement.

In Nigeria alone, 1.6 million birds have been killed by the virus or culled to stop its spread since last year, the FAO said, damaging the economy and robbing citizens of a relatively cheap source of protein.

H5N1 bird flu first infected humans in 1997 in Hong Kong.

It has since spread from Asia to Europe and Africa and has

become entrenched in poultry in some countries, causing millions of poultry infections and several hundred human deaths.

Other West African countries including Benin, Cameroon, Mali and Togo have not identified bird flu cases and need to continue monitoring the situation to help prevent its spread, the FAO said.

Poultry production has grown rapidly across West Africa in the past decade, the Ivory Coast alone has seen output expand by more than 60 per cent, but regulatory systems haven’t kept pace, the FAO said.

The organization is asking donors for $20 million to respond to the avian flu outbreak and to help prevent its spread.

Toronto ($/cwt) 136.88 - 265.99 — 102.40 - 260.46

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Closed for summer

briefs

Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg Wooled Fats — — — — — —

Tuesdays

Gladstone

Bird flu spreading across West Africa

Other Market Prices $/cwt Ewes Lambs

Closed until mid-August

Brandon Auction Ontario $ 181.73 - 205.78 185.75 - 204.17 101.87 - 134.76 101.87 - 168.03 139.34 - 168.03 $ 219.08 - 253.13 231.61 - 254.47 211.86 - 290.73 226.58 - 322.45 231.66 - 343.83 255.18 - 340.98 $ 204.40 - 223.51 213.60 - 343.83 212.46 - 247.32 232.68 - 284.10 251.52 - 298.41 244.70 - 282.70

Hog Prices (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg)

Auction Mart Sales Schedule

DAVE SIMS

Week Ending July 11, 2015 695 23,486 16,121 880 796 5,616 258

Prime AAA AA A B D E

A quiet summer week at Manitoba auction marts Higher grain prices cause additional stress

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending July 11, 2015 48,281 10,122 38,159 N/A 551,000

$1 Cdn: $0.7864 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2715 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: July 10, 2015

Toronto ($/cwt) 10.60 - 48.00 43.00 - 69.00

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Modest prospect for crop improvements trigger selling

Average quotes as of July 17, 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

207.41

25.99

233.40

11.53

Red winter wheat

196.43

-11.01

185.33

-9.96

Prairie spring wheat

196.35

-24.87

171.48

-10.98

Canola

518.63

-26.03

492.61

-11.16

In contrast to Western Canada, U.S. crops are in generally good condition That said, there are more reasons for canola to go higher, or at least hold somewhat steady if soybeans drop for whatever reason. In addition to the persistent Prairie weather concerns, the latest weakness in the Canadian dollar should be propping up the canola market.

Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

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CE Futures Canada canola contracts moved lower during the week ended Ju l y 1 7 , b a c k i n g a w a y f r o m n e a r by highs as modest improvements to the production prospects in some parts of the Prairies triggered a round of speculative long liquidation.

Fund traders had been holding a net long position of over 55,000 contracts heading into the week. Total open interest did come down slightly as prices fell, but not by as much as if the funds had been the major sellers. Rather, smaller speculators likely accounted for the bulk of the selling, with the losses exaggerated by light volumes.

Triggering that speculative sell-off were reports of rain across most of the dry areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The moisture likely helped stabilize the situation to some extent, but the damage has already been done and the poor production prospects remain a supportive influence overall. In addition, while the rain was extensive, it came in the form of thunderstorms. That kind of activity means that two inches on one section could be only a quarterinch or less just a few miles down the road.

From a chart standpoint, November canola fell as low as $512.10 per tonne during the week, a drop of nearly $30 from its recent high of $539.40. That $512 level provides good support for now. However, if something in the outside markets triggers a move closer to $500 the large funds could come in on the sell side.

Then, all bets are off, with $450 a possible downside target.

Port Prices As of Friday, July 17, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

197.13

-9.45

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

n/a

n/a

U.S. markets lower

Canola Thunder Bay

532.00

-25.10

In the U.S., soybeans, corn, and wheat were all lower. While it was some much-needed rain that weighed on Canadian prices during the week, the Midwest is not lacking for moisture.

Rather, it’s been much too wet and the fact that conditions were finally turning hotter and drier accounted for some of the weakness in soybeans and corn.

In addition, canola had the tempering influence of the weakening Canadian dollar, but the U.S. currency was rallying against a broad basket of international currencies. The uncertainty in Greece and losses in the Chinese financial markets had investors looking for safe-haven investments such as the U.S. dollar.

The stronger greenback makes exports more expensive for global buyers, reducing demand.

Looking ahead, the weather concerns in the U.S. are not as pronounced as those in Canada and most analysts remain of the opinion that soybeans and corn have more reasons to go down than up.

For wheat, the U.S. winter wheat harvest is steadily progressing northward with yield reports generally beating expectations.

However, there are still a number of areas of concern in other wheat-growing regions of the world, with Canada’s dry Prairies one of those areas that U.S. traders are still keeping an eye on.

Canola Vancouver

547.00

-15.10

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

For three-times-daily market reports and more from Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

Recent sales reported Algeria: 250,000 tonnes of optional-origin milling wheat at $222-224 c&f

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, July 16, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

517.00

-15.10

ICE milling wheat

237.00

-12.00

ICE barley

218.40

1.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

213.85

-13.60

Chicago SRW wheat

206.59

-5.79

Kansas City HRW wheat

203.29

-9.55

Corn

169.28

0.49

Oats

166.16

1.13

Soybeans

371.21

-5.88

Soymeal

391.87

0.55

Soyoil

695.46

-18.30

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, July 17, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

198.03

-11.76

Feed barley

174.53

0.73

n/a

n/a

526.74

n/a

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

n/a

Oats

197.77

8.66

Soybeans

388.75

-10.37

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

22.00

n/a

Ask

Ask

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

Prairie cash wheat prices down but durum bids up Average CWRS wheat prices were down by $7 to $12 per tonne over the week

BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN Commodity News Service Canada

S

pring wheat cash bids across Western Canada moved lower during the week ended July 17, as losses in the U.S. futures and improving weather conditions in some parts of the Prairies weighed on values. However, durum was the one bright spot from a pricing standpoint, with declining Canadian crop prospects underpinning that market.

Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by $7 to $12 per tonne over the week, with bids ranging from about $222 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan, to as high as $233 per tonne in Manitoba, according to price quotes from a cross-sec-

tion of delivery points across Western Canada.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but generally improved by about $4 per tonne, to average about $21 above the futures when 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$0.7700 as of July 17) CWRS bids ranged from US$172 to US$179 per tonne. That would put the currencyadjusted basis levels at about US$26 to US$36 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 $34 to $46 below the futures.

Average Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) bids were $9 to $12 per tonne lower. CPRS prices came in at about $171 per tonne in Manitoba, $179 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $190 to $198 per tonne in Alberta.

Soft white spring wheat prices were down by $7 to $9 per tonne, ranging from $209 to $212 per tonne in Alberta.

Winter wheat prices were $9 to $11 per tonne lower across Western Canada, with prices ranging from $172 to $185 per tonne.

Meanwhile, durum prices were up by anywhere from $10 to $26 per tonne.

Bids in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, were up by $14 at $332 per tonne.

The September spring wheat contract

in Minneapolis, which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based off of, was quoted at US$5.7475 per bushel on July 17, down 32.75 cents from the week prior.

The Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, which are now traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPRS in Canada. The September Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$5.4650 per bushel on July 17, down 25.75 cents from last week.

The September Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$5.5400 on July 17, which was 22 cents weaker compared to the week prior.

The Canadian dollar closed at 77 U.S. cents on July 17, which was down by nearly two cents relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

LIVESTOCK 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

Canada’s Beef Centre of Excellence building demand through emotional connections The goal is building brand loyalty by demonstrating Canadian beef is best in class

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Calgary

T

he new Beef Centre of Excellence is pursuing mindshare, not merely market share, says Canada Beef president Rob Meijer.

The centre promotes Canadian beef at home and abroad, and is experimenting with ways to add value through how it’s cut, displayed and cooked.

“We need to change the paradigm to put (beef ) producers and consumers in a space where they can talk and tell stories, because without that relationship, without the integrity, you cannot create trust, you cannot… earn what we call brand loyalty,” Meijer tells reporters visiting the centre June 10.

The facility opened in January with funding from the cattle producers’ checkoff and Western Economic Development Canada.

Quality and food safety are table stakes in marketing, matched by Canada’s competitors in the United States and Australia.

“Where we set ourselves apart is when you emotionally connect with the consumer about what’s most important to them,” Meijer says.

“So when the Japanese leave or the Koreans or the Mexicans or domestic retailers they will… know we are best in class. But you have to prove it. You have to cook it. You have to cut it. You have to experience it and let them decide.”

“Where we set ourselves apart is when you emotionally connect with the consumer about what’s most important to them.”

Rob Meijer

Double duty The centre’s boardroom does double duty, hosting meetings as well as receptions and white tablecloth banquets. Slide back the “barn door” on one wall and there’s a modern demonstration kitchen wired to record video or to broadcast to TV or the Internet. Behind the kitchen there’s a small-scale butchering facility with a walk-in cooler and freezer.

The centre is to Canadian beef what the Canadian International Gra i n s In s t i t u t e ( C i g i ) i n Winnipeg is to Canadian crops.

Cigi, created in 1972, describes itself as a “one-stop shop of technical expertise and facilities uniquely housed under one roof.”

Cigi is an inspiration and Canada Beef visited it and other technical institutes for ideas, says Ron Glaser, Canada Beef’s vice-president of corporate affairs and operations.

“The icing on the cake beyond Cigi’s technical prowess, which we built into this, is the emotional side,” Meijer says. “We

Abe Van Melle, technical manager of the Beef Centre of Excellence, is working on adding value to Canadian beef by exploring underutilized cuts. Here he’s working with rope meat, also known as hanging tender, which traditionally is ground into hamburger, but can be made into a roast or steaks. PHOTO: LAURA RANCE

can bring our brand to life through culinary ideation and innovation. From a consumer and commercial side, with chefs in mind, we can bring missions in from around the world. They can create menus and recipes and concepts and flavours profiles and dressings and sauces and oils. They can test it and taste it and capture it with video and we can use it for training and they can take it back and plug it into their cultural diversity.”

Canada Beef also takes its message to customers too.

Meijer flew to China June 11.

Niche exporter Canada only exports 65,000 to 70,000 tonnes of beef offshore a year. (That doesn’t includes U.S. or domestic sales.)

“The U.S. can put that into

one market in three weeks,” Meijer says.

“So we’re a niche player. But that’s good because we can be nimble. We can pick our partners... and create higher value. If you just blitz the market and try to gain market share we become a commodity player and that’s not where we want to be.”

Canada’s main offshore markets are Mexico, Japan, China, Vietnam, the Philippines and Dubai.

Not everyone consumes beef like Canadians, Meijer says. In Japan, Canada Beef is pushing steak houses and barbecue. The latter is proving so popular, barbecue sales are on the rise, says Meijer.

There are opportunities to boost beef sales at home too, says Abe Van Melle, a veteran butcher and the centre’s tech-

nical manager. Beef sausage is popular in Australia and Van Melle believes it can be here too.

Rope meat, also known as hanging tender, which is traditionally ground into hamburger, has potential as a roast or steak.

It’s similar to flank steak in that if marinated and cooked slowly at lower temperatures it’s tender and tasty.

“It’s really something that’s underutilized,” Van Melle says.

“There’s only one on every animal so if it gets some success in terms of product ideation we may find a market globally for it.”

Dry aging The centre is also experimenting with different post-killing processes such as dry aging, which concentrates flavour, but reduces yield through shrink.

Taste comparisons are being done between grass- and grainfed animals.

The centre will work with any type of beef, or beef-raising process — including those under a ‘free-from program,’ located anywhere in Canada, so long as it doesn’t claim to be superior to others.

“We wouldn’t allow one group to say ‘we’re better’ than another group, or let one region say they were better than another, or let one production group say ‘we’re healthier or safer or more sustainable’ than another,” Glaser says. “We believe there is a place for all those types of production systems… to differentiate themselves in the marketplace… ” Record cattle prices are good for Canadian producers. But cattle supply is tight.

“The worst thing that could happen, as it relates to our brand, is we become known as an unreliable supplier,” Meijer says.

That’s why the centre is working on different grades and cuts of beef.

“Not everyone can buy the ribeye. We don’t have enough to go around the world.”

Canadian consumers haven’t pushed back because of high prices, according to Meijer. Beef consumption is flat, but consumers are interested in ways to make their beef dollars go further.

“People understand that beef is quality,” he adds. “What we don’t want to ever happen is beef to become like crab legs or lobster — you only have it on special occasions… We want to make sure it’s in the consumer’s mind. That’s why we’re working on mindshare not market share.

It’s the industry’s responsibility to reflect on market share.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

Dairy Farmers of Canada embraces new criteria The proAction program highlights responsible production methods Staff

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air y Farmers of Canada (DFC) delegates are moving forward on four new elements of an industry program to proactively demonstrate that dairy production methods are responsible.

More than 97 per cent of Canadian dairy farms have successfully undergone validation of the food safety component of DFC’s “proAction” program. That program has also been recognized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for its technical soundness in meeting the HACCP principles of on-farm food safety programs, DFC says in a release.

Delegates to their annual meeting in Vancouver recently voted on the validation criteria for animal care, traceability, biosecurity, and environment.

“Dairy farmers are innovative and forward looking,” said Wally Smith, DFC president in a release. “They realize there is a need to address the modern-day consumers who have expectations about how their food is produced. With proAction, farmers are proactively demonstrating that they share the same values as consumers and they respect high standards for quality, with care for animals and environment.”

In recent years, dairy farmers have made improvements in various on-farm criteria. Worth noting is that all farmers have invested to improve milk quality to keep up with the highest standards in the world. Just to improve quality, farmers have invested over $75 million and have collaborated with their veterinarians and various stakeholders.

In recent years, $28 million was spent on timetemperature recorders that provide huge benefit to safeguarding milk safety and quality and another $50 million a year on products like mattresses and brushes that improve the comfort of cows in barns; and services, such as herd improvement and classification programs.

It is estimated that $200 million will be invested in future years on the implementation of proAction, to demonstrate the commitment to continuous improvement of sustainability and quality on Canadian dairy farms.

A new proAction website, www.dairyfarmers. ca/proAction provides information about the current objectives and landscape currently available.

It will track the progress made towards the evolving targets.

Cash a barrier for hedging hogs Pork producers have received federal funding to find ways of making the futures market less risky

By Shannon VanRaes Co-operator staff

T

he Canadian Pork Council is exploring the possibility of using forward pricing programs as a risk management tool, but are concerned not all producers will have enough onhand cash needed for hedging.

“With hedging, you need to have cash for the calls and so on, security money,” explained council chairman and Manitoba producer Rick Bergmann. “With the hedging program you need to have extra funding. To date that’s been a bit of a sore point or a challenge for producers.”

Last week the federal government announced it would provide the CPC with up to $169,530 to explore the feasibility of developing a hedging program that would offer price stability and address the cash flow needs of Canadian hog producers.

“Our government is proud to support the hog industry’s efforts to analyze the poten-

tial of new instruments, like a hedging program, that would help protect producers against fluctuations in market prices,” said Bev Shipley, an Ontario MP and chair of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. “Investing in programs to reduce risk adds stability to the hog sector and will help boost competitiveness and profitability.”

Bergmann said factors like disease, currency fluctuations and international instability all affect Canadian pork producers, putting them at risk.

American pig farmers use hedging on the futures markets to a far greater extent than Canadian producers, he added, noting one goal of the study is to determine why, while also gauging interest at home.

L a s t y e a r t h e We s t e r n Livestock Pr ice Insurance Program — a three-year pilot project many believe will become permanent — was launched, offering cattle and pork producers the oppor-

“I guess the premiums on that livestock insurance are an issue where you’ve got to pay too much to get too little.”

Rick Bergmann

tunity to guard against price fluctuations.

B u t t h e p r ov i n c i a l a n d national pork councils have been critical of the program.

“I guess the premiums on that livestock insurance are an issue where you’ve got to pay too much to get too little,” said Bergmann. “That’s why the hedging concept has really kind of taken hold in a lot of different provinces as far as a good option, not saying that producers can’t use… the insurance, but again, it’s creating options for producers to pursue.”

The study won’t begin to yield results officially until at least September, but the chairman doesn’t expect any big surprises.

“I think what we want to do is confirm what we think we know already, but we want to do our due diligence,” he said, adding he expects to find that a lack of cash will be the barrier most producers face when it comes to using hedging as a risk management tool.

The next step will be to look at how producers can access additional funding, something Bergmann hopes the federal government will assist with.

“The federal government has been a very significant part of our industry till now,” he said.

“And we anticipate that it would want to continue to be part of that in the future.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

CONGRATULATIONS!

Kayleen Holman

Ariane Bergeron

Julie French

Christopher Manchur

Middle Musquodoboit, NS

St-Samuel, QC

Caledon, ON

Gilbert Plains, MB

The next generation of Canadian agricultural leaders is growing, and CABEF is proud to support them. Congratulations to these six exceptional students who have won $2,500 CABEF scholarships. Based on their applications, the future of the agriculture industry is in great hands.

Morgan Heidecker

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

n/a

n/a

Jul-14

n/a

Jul-15

n/a

n/a

n/a

No. on offer

n/a

n/a

100*

n/a

547*

n/a

n/a

n/a

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

900-1,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

222.00-232.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

800-900

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

240.00-257.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

700-800

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

255.00-277.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

600-700

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

280.00-315.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

500-600

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

300.00-335.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

400-500

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

340.00-375.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

300-400

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

205.00-218.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

800-900

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

225.00-238.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

700-800

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

245.00-258.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

600-700

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

260.00-289.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

500-600

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

280.00-315.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

400-500

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

305.00-338.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

300-400

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

74

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Slaughter Market No. on offer D1-D2 Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

128.00-136.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

n/a

112.00-120.00

n/a

122.00-127.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Age Verified

n/a

n/a

118.00-130.00

n/a

131.00-139.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

n/a

n/a

150.00-159.00

n/a

163.00-177.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Steers

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

178.00-184.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

177.00-183.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

n/a

125.00-134.00

n/a

135.00-177.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

n/a

120.00-130.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

n/a

112.00-120.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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

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Stressed Italian cows get air-conditioned sheds to combat heat wave Rome / Reuters / Italian farmers are installing showers and air conditioning in cowsheds and pigsties to allow the animals to freshen up in the baking summer heat, an agriculture group said July 14.

Farm animals in Italy — particularly in the muggy agricultural heartland around the Po River near Milan — are under stress as the mercury approaches 40 C in the hottest July for more than a decade.

“The situation is worrying, particularly in the Po Valley which has the highest concentration of barns that have been kitted out with fans, small showers and air conditioners to cool down cows and pigs,” farming group Coldiretti said.

Italian cows produced 50 million litres less milk than usual in the first 15 days of the month and chickens laid between five and 10 per cent fewer eggs, the group said in a statement.

Coldiretti said conditions were set to get worse with the arrival of an anticyclone weather phenomenon known as “Charon,” named after the ferryman of Greek mythology who steered the deceased across the river separating the worlds of the living and the dead.

Perspiring pigs are also suffering, Coldiretti said, adding that they lose their appetite in temperatures above 28 C and start eating up to 40 per cent less than usual.

Anti-humidity measures have been taken and drinking trough systems are working overtime to give some of the thirsty beasts up to 140 litres of water a day, compared to the 70 they drink in cooler weather.

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Euronext extends fee holiday Paris / Reuters / Euronext has extended a waiver on trading fees for its dairy derivatives to kick-start activity in contracts which have yet to trade since their April 13 launch.

The exchange will extend the fee waiver to Sept. 30 from an initial period that ran to June 30, it said in a statement on July 6.

Euronext developed the butter, skimmed milk powder, and whey powder futures to target demand for hedging after the European Union scrapped its milk quota system.

The exchange’s commodity business is centred on cereals and oilseed products, with milling wheat its most traded contract.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

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

General weather pattern remains the same Issued: Monday, July 20, 2015 · Covering: July 22 – July 29, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

T

he overall weather pattern doesn’t look like it will change much during this forecast period.

We’re currently in a pattern that has a moderate ridge of high pressure over central North America, with this high extending northwards to about the central Prairies. To our east and west are troughs of low pressure. The western trough is constantly spinning off areas of low pressure that then slide overtop of the ridge, bringing with them showers and thunderstorms.

We should see one of these lows track across Manitoba sometime on Thursday, with most of the energy and precipitation moving through northern and central regions.

Southern areas also have a chance of seeing some thund e r s t o r m s f r o m t h i s l ow.

Temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday will be warm ahead of the low with highs expected to be in the upper 20s to low 30s.

We’ll then see a bit of a cool-down on Friday as cooler air moves in behind the low, but this won’t last long as the upper ridge rebounds back into our region over the weekend. We should see plenty of sunshine over the weekend with highs warming back into the upper 20s by Sunday.

Ne x t we e k w i l l s t a r t o f f sunny and warm, but a developing area of low pressure to our west will bring increasing clouds with the chance o f s h ow e r s a n d t h u n d e rstorms by Monday evening or Tuesday. This low is currently forecasted to track nor th eastward into north-central Manitoba on Tuesday and Wednesday. Warm unstable air will precede this system, with cooler air moving back in later in the week once the low moves by.

Usual temperature range for this period Highs: 21 to 31 C Lows: 8 to 16 C

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

2 Month (60 Days) Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) May 8, 2015 to July 6, 2015

19 - 34 mm 34 - 48 mm 48 - 63 mm 63 - 77 mm 77 - 92 mm 92 - 106 mm 106 - 121 mm 121 - 135 mm 135 - 150 mm 150 - 164 mm 164 - 179 mm 179 - 193 mm 193 - 208 mm 208 - 222 mm 222 - 237 mm 237 - 251 mm 251 - 266 mm 266 - 280 mm 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

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.

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: 07/07/15 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total precipitation across the Prairies during the 60-day period ending on July 6. It’s quite evident just how dry the Prairies have been, with most locations receiving less than 75 mm and large areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta receiving less than 50 mm. Here in Manitoba, thunderstorms across the south and southeast have brought more widespread rains, with amounts pushing well over 200 mm in some areas.

Instability and vorticity : the ingredients that make a tornado

Since they can’t get inside to measure, scientists aren’t completely sure how funnel clouds and tornadoes form

BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

S

o far this month weather conditions have been fairly good for thunderstorms to develop with plenty of warm, humid air around. This week, we’ll continue our look at severe thunderstorms, and specifically, the most deadly part — tornadoes.

What are tornadoes and how do they form? A classic definition of a tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, which may or may not be visible as a funnel cloud.

For this rotating column of air to be classified as a tornado it must touch the ground.

As to how tornadoes form, the real answer is, we just don’t know. Tornadoes usually develop from supercell thunderstorms, but these are difficult to predict. Even if we were able to accurately predict where and when these thunderstorms would develop, the intense part of the thunderstorm usually only covers an area of a few hundred square kilometres. Within this area the really severe weather may

Tornadoes usually develop from supercell thunderstorms, but these are difficult to predict.

only occur in a small section of maybe 10 to 20 square kilometres. Now, if we look at the size of a tornado, we would find that they range from as small as about 40 metres to as large as two km across, with the average width being around 100200 metres. This means that, as far as weather phenomena are concerned, tornadoes are very small, which makes them difficult to study first hand.

Funnel clouds Before I go on to look at tornadoes in more detail, let’s first take a look at one of the weakest members of the tornado family, the funnel cloud, and in particular, something called a cold air funnel. The fundamentals behind the development of these funnel clouds is similar to how tornadoes get started and will serve as a good starting point for our look at tornadoes.

All tornadoes develop out of a funnel cloud. In strong thunderstorms, these funnels elongate and may eventually touch the ground to become a tornado, but a funnel cloud all by itself is not considered a tornado. While a fair bit of research has been done on tornadoes and the storms that produce them, very little research has been done on cold air funnels, therefore, we know very little about them. In general, cold air funnels form in environments where we would not typically expect severe weather to develop, that is, in hot, muggy, unstable air. Usually cold air funnels will form when there is a large pool of cold air aloft that is most often associated with an upper-level low. These conditions provide two critical ingredients that are believed to be necessary for the development of cold air funnels — instability and vorticity.

If you think back to what you know about instability in the atmosphere, you should remember that warm air will rise and cold air will sink. If the atmosphere is unstable you need either really warm air at the surface or very cold air in the upper atmosphere. This is why there needs to be a pool of cold air aloft for cold air funnels to form, because this provides the first ingredient — instability, or rising air.

Like a figure skater T h e s e c o n d i n g re d i e n t i s vorticity. This simply means spinning air. Areas of low pressure are large areas of spinning air, too large to form into a funnel cloud or tornado. But within this large area of spinning air smaller regions get “spun up,” creating what meteorologists call a vorticity-rich environment — containing lots of little eddies of spinning air. What scientists believe happens is that one of these small eddies of spinning air gets caught in an updraft. This updraft then pulls on and elongates the eddy, causing it to contract in width, and just like a figure skater pulling their arms in

during a spin, this causes the rotation to gain momentum, creating a funnel cloud.

These funnel clouds are generally very weak and short lived, and will rarely become strong enough or last long enough to touch down. If they do touch down, they can then be referred to as tornadoes, but even then they rarely cause much damage, often comparable to that of a very strong dust devil. In fact, when these cold air funnels do touch down they are sometimes referred to as land spouts.

Since the potential exists for cold air funnels to touch down as a tornado, Environment Canada has to issue special weather statements to warn the public about them. Since they rarely touch down, and even when they do they rarely cause damage, such statements will usually urge the public to watch for these to occur and to take precautions if necessary, i.e. you don’t have to go diving for the nearest storm shelter if you do see one of them forming.

We’ll continue our discussion on more severe tornadoes and straight-line winds in the next issue.

The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23 2015

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CROPS

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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MASC ESTIMATED 2015 SEEDED ACREAGE FOR SELECTED MAJOR CROPS (Based on 94.3% of SAR data keyed)** Crop*

Projected 2015 SAR Acres**

RS WHEAT

2,624,429

94.3% 2015 SAR Acres**

2014 SAR Acres

Estimated % Change

2,474,837

2,232,548

118%

FEED WHEAT

347,986

328,151

279,445

125%

WINTER WHEAT

175,563

165,556

410,516

43%

OATS

473,374

446,392

352,589

134%

BARLEY

389,242

367,055

328,979

118%

FLAX

128,894

121,547

83,237

155%

71,425

67,354

58,375

122%

3,218,468

3,035,015

3,041,924

106%

OIL SUNFLOWERS

38,228

36,049

26,617

144%

NON-OIL SUNFLOWERS

64,966

61,263

60,104

108%

GRAIN CORN

226,257

213,360

250,341

90%

SILAGE CORN

88,129

83,106

73,673

120%

FALL RYE ARG CANOLA

POTATOES

55,332

52,178

52,710

105%

132,659

125,097

143,577

92%

FIELD PEAS

67,955

64,082

55,650

122%

SOYBEANS

DRY EDIBLE BEANS

1,450,936

1,368,233

1,299,048

112%

HEMP GRAIN

21,999

20,745

17,453

126%

GREENFEED ***

57,436

54,162

58,709

98%

PER. RYEGRASS SEED

21,808

20,565

17,268

126%

177,884

167,745

TOO-WET-TO-SEED

9,832,971

1,029,363

17%

9,872,126

100%

* Includes pedigreed seed and/or organic acres reported to MASC, as applicable. ** Includes all acres reported by insureds — uninsurable and insurable. Does not take into account reseeds or non-insureds. *** Deadline for reporting not complete — more acres are likely.

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lantings of Manitoba’s three biggest acreage crops — canola, wheat and soybeans — are all projected to be higher in 2015, according to the Manitoba Agricultural Service Corporation’s (MASC) latest estimate.

Based on assessing 94 per cent of farmers’ seeded acreage reports filed for crop insurance MASC estimates Manitoba farmers this spring sowed 3.2 million acres of canola, 2.6 million acres of red spring wheat and 1.45 million acres of soybeans, up six, 18 and 12 per cent, respectively from 2014.

Canola continues to account for the most acres of annual crop in the province, however, when all wheat acres — red spring, feed and winter — are combined they’re not far behind at 3.14 million.

While red spring wheat acres are estimated to be up 18 per cent from 2014, feed wheat plantings are 25 per cent higher, while winter wheat acres fell by 57 per cent.

Farmers increased their plantings of most crops this spring with the exception of winter wheat, grain corn and dry edible beans down 57, 10 and eight per cent, respectively.

Silage corn plantings are up 25 per cent to an estimated 88,129 acres compared to 226,257 acres for grain corn.

The crop with the biggest percentage increase is flax up 55 per cent to an estimated 128,894 acres.

Next are oil sunflowers and oats up 44 and 34 per cent, respectively.

Despite the jump in oil sunflowers, non-oil sunflower acres, up six per cent, are the higher of the two at an estimated 64,966 acres.

MASC estimates farmers planted almost 68,000 acres of field peas this spring, up 22 per cent from 2014.

An estimated 177,884 acres were too wet to seed in 2015 down dramatically from almost 1.03 million in 2014.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

Spraying season continues

Canola on the Greaves farm near Miami being sprayed for sclerotinia last week. Spraying season is longer than it used to be now that most crops are treated with both herbicides and fungicides.

Photo: Jeannette Greaves

U.S. old-crop soy, corn stocks miss forecasts USDA trims wheat production estimate but raises ending stocks

By Mark Weinraub Washington / Reuters

T

he U.S. Agriculture Department on July 10 cut its outlook for the supply of corn and soybeans that will be left over at the end of the 2014-15 marketing year by more than expected, sending futures prices sharply higher.

But new-crop corn and soybean stocks came in above expectations due to large harvests of both commodities, the government said.

Corn and soybean futures

briefly dipped after the report was released before rallying as investors focused on the old-crop shortfalls. The frontmonth Chicago Board of Trade corn futures contract surged to its highest since June 30, 2014.

USDA in its monthly supplyand-demand report pegged old-crop U.S. soybean ending stocks at 255 million bushels, down from 330 million bushels a month ago and less than the 287 million bushels expected by market watchers. The government raised its estimate of both soybean exports and crush by 15 million bushels.

Old-crop corn ending stocks were cut to 1.779 billion bushels from 1.876 billion due to increased demand from the export and feed sector. The average analyst forecast was 1.811 billion bushels.

“The bean carry-out at 255 (million bushels) in the old crop is supportive,” said Jim Gerlach, president of A/C Trading.

“That’s something real. The rest of this is all speculation on what you think yields will do.”

USDA left its average yield estimates for both crops unchanged — 166.8 bushels per acre for corn and 46 bushels per

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harvest at 13.53 billion bushels, topping market expectations.

Total U.S. wheat production was pegged at 2.148 billion bushels, matching forecasts.

The government trimmed its estimate of U.S. winter wheat production by 49 million bushels, to 1.456 billion, making cuts to its estimate of the hard red wheat, soft red wheat and white wheat harvests.

U.S. wheat ending stocks for the 2015-16 crop year were seen at 842 million bushels, up from 814 million bushels a month ago but lower than analysts’ forecasts.

Mystery stocks keeping canary seed from rallying

hen the world needs canary seed, it calls on Saskatchewan, but whether the province will be able to answer this year remains a mystery.

Canary seed grown in Saskatchewan accounts for about 70 to 80 per cent of the international trade in the grain used mostly as bird feed, according to Kevin Hursh, executive director of the Canaryseed Development Commission of Saskatchewan.

However, dry conditions in major canary seed-growing regions of the province have cut into yield prospects.

New-crop bids were in the 23 to 25 cents/lb. range, while old crop was topping out at 26.5 cents/lb.

“Traditionally, a drought of this magnitude would be really pushing prices,” said Hursh. “But we’ve only seen them edge upwards, rather than zoom upwards.”

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acre for soybeans — despite a wet spring that has raised concerns about crop development.

Corn ending stocks for the 2015-16 crop year will be 1.599 billion bushels USDA said.

Analysts had been expecting new-crop corn stocks of 1.54 billion bushels.

Domestic soybean ending stocks for 2015-16 were pegged at 425 million bushels, down from 475 million a month ago.

The average analyst estimate was 370 million bushels.

USDA forecast the 2015-16 soybean harvest at 3.885 billion bushels and the 2015-16 corn

Canadian farmers selling more of the crop than is supposedly there.

The lack of reliable supply data was likely limiting the current strength in the canary seed market, Hursh said, “as nobody really knows how much is still in the bins.”

According to the most recent data from Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s market analysis division, Canada will export 170,000 tonnes of canary seed in 2014-15, but total supplies were only 125,000 tonnes.

That extra 45,000 tonnes obviously came from somewhere, but is not represented in the official numbers.

Canary seed tends to be a speculative crop, with farmers known to keep supplies in storage for years before selling. The question now is, how high will prices need to go in order to make those mystery supplies appear?

“Nobody really knows, but there hasn’t been a shortage yet.

When buyers want product, they can find it,” said Hursh.

Canadian farmers seeded 330,000 acres of canary seed in 2015, up from 275,000 the previous year, according to Statistics Canada data.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

Research funds to boost french fry exports The funds will be used to identify factors that limit potato yields Staff

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otatoes New Brunswick will lead a national research effort to improve potato yields and boost the expor t competitiveness of Canadian french fries with the help of up to $1.4 million in government support.

The investment through AgriInnovation will enable Potatoes New Brunswick to work with other industry partners, Agriculture Canada scientists and universities, to identify factors that limit potato yields.

On-farm experiments will help overcome these limitations and recommend new tools and technologies to potato farmers across the country.

Potatoes are the country’s most widely farmed and consumed vegetable, representing over 30 per cent of all Canadian ve g e t a b l e s p ro d u ce d . Th e french fry sector buys almost half of Canadian potato produc-

tion, generating over $708 million in export sales and employing 4,000 Canadians.

Potatoes New Brunswick will work with a number of key national partners, including the P.E.I. Potato Board, McCain Foods Ltd., the Manitoba Ho r t i c u l t u re P r o d u c t i v i t y Enhancement Centre, Dalhousie University, the University of Manitoba and the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique in Quebec City.

“The stakes for processing potatoes in Canada have never been higher. This funding will allow Canadian potato producers to expedite the process and introduce new technology and best management practices to secure and develop export markets, said Shawn Paget, chair of Potatoes New Brunswick. “A national approach allows our industry to pool resources and make a concentrated effort to improve yields, secure grower p ro f i t a b i l i t y a n d i n c re a s e competitiveness.”

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Britain’s wheat area falls three per cent London / Reuters / The wheat area for this summer’s harvest in Britain is estimated to have fallen by three per cent to 1.87 million hectares, according to a planting survey issued July 6 by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

The survey also estimated there had also been a seven per cent decline in the rapeseed area to 627,000 hectares, while the barley area climbed three per cent to 1.09 million hectares.

“Cultural control of black-grass, through the use of spring cropping, as well as implications of the three-crop rule, could be particular drivers of the decline in the wheat area,” the AHDB said.

Black-grass, a weed that can reduce wheat yields, has become widespread in England.

The EU has introduced the three-crop rule to encourage crop diversity. It requires farmers with more than 30 hectares of arable land to grow three different crops.

AHDB market analyst Anna Lockwood said there had also been a rise in the area planted with Group 4 wheats (feed wheats) to 63 per cent, up from 58 per cent in 2014.

“The proportion of Group 4 varieties has continued to increase this year, a trend that has been seen for several years now,” she said.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

CROP REPORT

Moisture welcomed in some but not all areas Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development crop report for July 23 Weekly Provincial Summary • Another week of generally good conditions continues to advance crops.

• Localized thunderstorms did result in significant precipitation in some areas, while other areas would still benefit from moisture.

• Disease pressure and insect activity continues to be monitored.

Southwest Region Rainfall was more frequent and widespread, bringing much-needed moisture to many areas. There are some reports of hail damage around Miniota.

Winter wheat is in the soft-dough stage with generally low levels of fusarium.

Fall rye is in the dough stage with some plant dry-down beginning. Canola has generally responded well to rainfall and warmth.

Field peas are pod filling. Flax is in full flower.

There has been some fungicide applications on soybeans. Most sunflowers are at bud stage.

Cereals are recovering from lodging.

Cereal army worm activity continues to be monitored but natural predators are present. Low bertha army worm counts indicate a low risk.

Significant rainfall over the region improved moisture conditions for hayfields and pastures. First cut of hay is mostly complete with average to belowaverage yields and good quality. Dugouts are approximately 80 per cent full.

Northwest Region Variable rainfall of 50 to 76 mm fell in localized parts of the Swan Valley, up to 102 mm in the Roblin area, and 50

to 102 mm in parts of the Ste. Rose and McCreary areas.

Approximately 85 per cent of winter wheat is in dough stage. About 50 per cent of spring wheat is at the milk stage with the remainder split between the dough stage and flowering. Canola stands improved over the week; about 50 per cent is in full bloom. Cereals are reported in good to fair condition while canola ranges from very good to poor, mostly because of dry conditions earlier.

Weed control looks adequate for the most part but wild oat escapes have appeared in some wheat fields. Insect activity is minimal. There are low numbers of bertha army worm reported in traps.

Much-needed rain halted haying in many areas. Pastures were depleting rapidly and second-cut hay crop growth was very minimal.

dent. Edible beans are flowering and fungicide applications continue. Overall, most fields look good.

Diamondback and bertha trap counts are average to low. Lygus numbers are low. Some hot spots from last season have had grasshopper control. True army worms are found in cereals but most fields do not have sufficient numbers to warrant control. Most army worm larvae are at a stage when treatment is no longer warranted. There are reports of midge but wheat fields have advanced past the susceptible stage. Corn borer populations are reported to be approaching threshold levels in the Portage area.

Haying is underway. Baling progress has been slow for some producers. Alfalfa weevil damage is visible in some of the alfalfa/grass fields. Pastures are looking good.

Central Region

Warm temperatures and high humidity continued; rainfall ranged from 10 to over 75 mm. Some fields have standing water.

Spring cereals are in the milk stage.

Winter wheat is in soft to hard dough.

Canola is podding. Soybeans range from late R1 to R3. Sunflowers range from R1 to R4 with corn ranging from V12 to VT. Herbicide and fungicide applications are now complete. So far, insect concerns are limited. There are some reports of insecticide applications to control army worms in cereals. Reports of root rots in soybeans (rhizoctionia or phytophthora) increased. Well-below threshold levels of soybean aphids are noted in a few fields.

Rainfall in places was very welcome; amounts ranged from zero, to as much as 65 mm. Alonsa area reported 125 to 150 mm. Some areas are looking for more rain, while others have standing water.

Cereals look good, although many are lodged. Fall rye, winter wheat and barley are turning.

There is a wide range in canola development. Many fields are finishing flowering and pods are filling.

S u n f l ow e r s a r e g r ow i n g w e l l .

Monitoring continues for insects. Corn is growing rapidly. Soybeans are flowering and nodulating well. Some fungicide applications are being made. Where iron chlorosis has persisted, some necrotic leaf tissue and stunting of plants is evi-

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Interlake Region Rainfall from thunderstorms again exceeded 60 to 80 mm with up to 100 mm in the Arborg and Hodgson area.

Symptoms of excess moisture can be seen in the Arborg and Riverton areas but in other areas including Fisher Branch and Ashern rainfall was welcomed.

Winter wheat fields started to turn colour. Spring cereal staging ranges from the soft-dough or milk stage to the flowering stage in later-seeded crops. Canola staging vary from podded to 20 to 30 per cent flowering.

Fungicide applications are nearly complete.

Soybean fields continue to flower; corn has begun to tassel. Forage grass seed fields continue to mature and will be swathed towards the end of the month; early-maturing forage grass seed crops are starting to be harvested.

Rainfall in the northwest areas of the Interlake was for the most part welcomed as pasture and hayfield growth was slowing. However, the precipitation hampered haying. Grasshoppers in pastures are prevalent and are in second or third instar. Alfalfa weevils are causing significant damage to alfalfa hay crops that are not cut or sprayed.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

Going The Extra Mile Since 1924 E. Bourassa & Sons Used Combine and Windrower Line Up WWW.EBOURASSA.COM 2013 New Holland CR9090

RADVILLE 869-2277

PANGMAN 442-2033

12399A

2013 New Holland CR9090

12397A ASSINIBOIA 642-3826

$395,000 (W)

2013 New Holland CR9090

WEYBURN 842-6626

ESTEVAN 634-9444

$375,000 (W)

$395,000 (W)

Eng Hrs: 338, Sep Hrs: 249, 620/70R42 Duals Front, 600/65R28 Rear, Fixed Speed w/DSP, DLX Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II,Yield/Moist Sensors

Eng Hrs: 336, Sep Hrs: 251, 620/70R42 Duals Front, 600/65R28 Rear, Fixed Speed w/DSP, DLX Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II Controller, Yield/Moist Sensors

Eng Hrs: 504, Sep Hrs: 347, 620/70R42 Duals Front, 600/65R28 Rear, Leather Seat, Fixed Speed w.DSP, DLX Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II Controller, Yield/Moist Sensors

2005 New Holland CR960

2009 New Holland CR9060

13077A

13076A

*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through August 31, 2015, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada. Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included 620/70R42 LI166 A8 R1W-Duals 600/70R28 161A8 R1 in price. 161A8 © 2015 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved.

620/70R42 LI166 A8 R1W-Duals 600/70R28 R1Industrial Capital Holland Agriculture is a trademark in theChopper, United States and AutoGuidance Nav II Controller, Leatherregistered Seat, Dlx Nav II Controller, Leather Seat, Dlx Chopper, AutoGuidanceNew many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subYield/Moist Sensors Yield/Moist Sensors sidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

$365,000 (A)

$365,000 (A)

2001 New Holland TR99

2003 New Holland CX840

2003 New Holland CR970

10693B

2014 New Holland CR8090

2014 New Holland CR8090

12396A

10677

USED INVENTORY LINE UP 2013 NEW HOLLAND CR9090

2013 NEW HOLLAND CR9090

$165,000 (A) 12399A

2013 NEW HOLLAND CR9090

$117,000 (A)

12397A

10576B

Eng Hrs: 338, Sep Hrs: 249, 620/70R42 Duals Front, 600/65R28 Rear, Fixed Speed w/DSP, DLX Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II,Yield/Moist Sensors

Eng Hrs: 336, Sep Hrs: 251, 620/70R42 Duals Front, 600/65R28 Rear, Fixed Speed w/DSP, DLX Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II Controller, Yield/Moist Sensors

2005 NEW HOLLAND CR960

2003 NEW HOLLAND CR970

10700B

Eng Hrs: 3746, Sep Hrs: 2778 NO PU Header, NH Chopper, Duals, Yield Monitor

1996 NEW HOLLAND TR98

1998 NEW HOLLAND TR98 13195B

Eng Hrs: 3377, Sep Hrs: 3030, 971 Pickup, 30.5-32 Tires, (W) $34,000Chopper

2011 Massey Ferguson 9430 12003A

$99,000 $99,000 (W)

1996 MACDON 9300 CASH BLOWOUT

(W)

CASHOUT BLOW

$35,000 (W) Hrs: 4947, 30’, Single Knife, 21.5L Drive Tires, 16.5L-16.1 Rear Tires, 960 Header, Gauge Wheels Only

11884A 11078B 11884A

$33,000 (W) Hrs: 2737, 30’, Double Knife, Double Swath, 21.5L-16.1SL Drive Tires, Pick Up Reel, End Gauge Wheels

Knife, 21.5L Drive Tires, 16.5L-16.1 1990 CASE IH 5000 Hrs: 4947, 30’, Single2000 MACDON 1900 Rear Tires, 960 Header, Gauge Wheels Only

1993 AGCO Hesston 8100 11212A

Eng Hrs: 3377, Sep Hrs: 3030,

971 Pickup, 30.5-32Ferguson Tires, 2011 Massey 9430 Chopper

11096A

Hrs: 3587, 30, Single Knife, 21.5L-16.1 Drive Tires, Two Spd Non Turbo, 960 Head, Pick Up Reel, New knife and guards

$109,000 (W)

Eng Hrs: 3847, NH Chopper, Tires - 30.5L32, 14.8-24, Hydro, Terrain Chaser, 971 PU

Hours: 75, 13’, Turbo, 600-65R28, 16.5L - 16.1, Hyd. Centerlink, R85 Rotary Header, Forming Shields

10856B 2000 CASE IH 8860

2000 09860B CASE IH 8825

2000 Case IH 8860

2000 Case IH 8825

$45,000 (W)

09860B

$39,000 (A)

$39,000 (A)

Hrs: 3229, 19.5L-24 Front Tires, 14L-16.1 Rear Tires, 30’ Hrs: 2362, 25’,W/Hesston 16’ Hay Head, Double Swath, 2362, 25, Reel, Double Swath, Draper Header, Pick-up Reel, Hrs: 3229, Front Tires, 14L-16.1 Rear Tires, 30’DraperHrs: Draper,19.5L-24 Pick Up Reel, Header, Pick-up Gauge Wheels Draper, Single KnifePick Up Reel, Single Knife Gauge Wheels

08304B

1992 CASE IH 8820 1993 Case 11076B

08304B

8100 1992 Case IH 8820 IH 8820 1993 AGCO HESSTON

$33,000 (A)

Hrs: 2737, 30, Double Knife, Double Swath, 21.5L-16.1SL Drive Tires, Pick Up Reel, End Gauge Wheels

2008 CASE 7010

Hrs: 1965, 30’, Single knife, Deck shift, Diesel, 21.5L-16.1 drive tires

$25,000 (E)

Hrs: 4320, 25’, Hrs: 2635, Double Knife, Hydro, 1994 MASSEY FERGUSON 210 Deck shift, Gauge wheels 30’ Case 8820 Head, PU Reel

CASE IH 736

12105 Case IH 736

11591

11212A

$25,000 (E)

Hrs: 4320, 25’, Deck shift, Gauge wheels

$33,000 (W)

11061C

11061C

$25,000 (E)

Hrs: 2635, Double Knife, Hydro, 30’ Case 8820 Head, PU Reel

AFS Rotor, 600 Monitior $159,000 (A) Stock # 10697B

13151A

$ 125,000 (E)

Eng Case Hrs: 2203, Sep Hrs: 1624, Duals-520/85R42,2000 250W/EZE Steer, 1900 1990 IH 5000 MacDon

12284C

7833 1994 Massey Ferguson 210

7833

12105

2005 NEW HOLLAND CR960

Eng Hrs: 2358, Sep Hrs: 1869, Pickup Header, Tires - Front: 900/60R32, Tires - Rear: 600/65R28 $115,000 (E) Stock # 12406B $14,900 (W)

2004 NEW HOLLAND CR960

$7,000 (P)

25’, Cab w/A/C, Diesel, 24.5’ PU Reel, Schumacher Cutting

Eng Hrs: 2974, Sep Hrs: 2188, MAV Chopper, Duals, No PU Header $99,000 (R) Stock # 10696B

30’, Pick Up Reel, Pull Type

$25,000 (E) Hrs: 1965, 30’, Single knife, Deck shift, Diesel, 21.5L-16.1 drive tires

$14,900 (W) 25’, Cab w/A/C, Diesel, 24.5’ PU Reel, Schumacher Cutting

$ 7,000 (P) 30’, Pick Up Reel, Pull Type

12276A

2014 MACDON M155/R85-13

13211

$45,000 (W)

Hrs: 302, 36’, Single Knife, Aut Steer,

Hrs: 302, 36’, Single Steer, Massey 5200 Head, UII Massey 5200Knife, Head, Aut UIIPick Up Reel, PickHoney Up Reel, HoneySystem Bee Cutting System Bee Cutting

$33,000 (A)

$35,000 (E)

11591

$89,000 (P)

$89,000 (P)

2010 MacDon M150

Eng Hrs: 2352, Sep Hrs: 1665, 971-14’ Rake-up Pickup, 13151A 30.5L-32 Singles, NH Chopper, Chaff Spreader

10856B

19931994 CASECase IH 8820 IH 8820

Hrs: 3587, 30’, Single Knife, 21.5L-16.1 Drive Tires, Two Spd Non Turbo, 960 Head, Pick Up Reel, New knife and guards

2014 MacDon M155/R85-13 $59,000 (P)

Eng Hours: 4000, 1015 PU Head, 30.5 Frt Tires, Chaff Spreader

Hours: 75, 13’, Turbo, 600-65R28, 16.5L - 16.1, Hyd. Hrs: 1069, 35’, Turbo, Bar 600-65R-28, Tires 16.5L - 16.1, Centerlink, 13’ R85 Rotary Header, Forming Shields (E) Hydraulic Centerlink for M150, 35’ Macdon D65 Header $15,000 (W) $125,000

$99,000(W)(R) Stock # 10696B $27,000

11076B

$35,000 (E)

$35,000 (W) 12284C

Comes Head Comeswith with 16’ 16’ Hay Hay Head

1994MacDon CASE IH2900 8820 1994

MACDON 19961994 MacDon 9300 2900

11078B

Eng Hrs: 2974, Sep Hrs: 2188, MAV Chopper, Duals, No PU Header

11096A

Hrs: 695, 30’, GY 480/85R26 Drive Tires, 14L-16.1SL Rear

Eng Hrs: 2940, Sep Hrs: 2343, 30.5L-32 Drive Tires, 14.9-24 Rear, 13’ 971 Swathmaster, NH Chopper, Chaff Spreader

Eng Hrs: 2358, Sep Hrs: 1869, Pickup Header, Tires - Front: 900/60R32, Tires - Rear: 600/65R28

2011 MASSEY FERGUSON 9430

Hrs: 695, 30’, GYTires, 480/85R26 Drive Tires, 14L-16.1SL Rear Gauge Wheels w/5200-30 SK Tires, Gauge Wheels w/5200-30 SKHead & 9125-16 Hay Head & 9125-16 Hay

$ 30,000 (A)

$ 34,000 (W)

1991 NEW HOLLAND TR96

12003A

$99,000 (W) $99,000

(W)

1999 NEW HOLLAND TR99 CASH 07816A BLOWOUT

$59,000 (W)

2011 MASSEY FERGUSON 9430

11094A

Hrs: 1069, 35’, Turbo, Bar 600-65R-28, Tires 16.5L - 16.1, Hrs: 690, Double Knife, Pea Auger, Hrs: 690, Double Knife, Pea 36’ Auger, 36’Head, Draper Head, Hydraulic Centerlink for M150, Draper Transport Transport Macdon D65 Header

1999 NEW HOLLAND TR99 CASH 10576B BLOWOUT

$115,000 (E) Stock # 12406B 2004 New Holland CR960

Eng Hours: 4000, 1015 PU Head, 30.5 Frt Tires, Chaff Spreader

2009 JOHN DEERE 4895

12276A

10702C

10702C

$165,000 (A) Eng Hrs: 1526, Sep Hrs: 1142, 520/85R42 Duals Front, 540/65R30 Rear, IntelliView Plus II, DLX Chopper, Terrain Tracer x/Fixed Speed, Block Heater,

$159,000 (A) Stock # 10697B 1995 NEW HOLLAND TR97 2005 New Holland CR960 11874

$15,000 (W)

2009 John Deere 4895

7010

1994 Case 1688

13195B

Eng Hrs: 1995, Sep Hrs: 14’1624, Pickup Header, Eng Hrs: 3652, Sep Hrs: 2845, GY 18.4R42 Duals, Eng Hrs: 2203, Sep1568, Hrs: Duals-520/85R42, 800/65R32 Front,Steer, 14.9-25AFS Rear, Hydro, Redekop 2150 FS 14.9-24 Rear, Yield Monitor, 250W/EZE Rotor, 600 Monitior Chopper, Chaff Spreader Chopper, Chaff Spreader

Eng Hrs: 3847, NH Chopper, Tires - 30.5L32, 14.8-24, Hydro, (A) Chaser, 971 PU $30,000 Terrain

Eng Hrs: 2940, Sep Hrs: 2343, 30.5L-32 Drive Tires, 14.9-24 Rear, 13’ 971 Swathmaster, NH Chopper, Chaff Spreader

2010 MACDON M150 11094A

$109,000 (W)

(E) $75,000 2008 Case

1994 CASE 1688

$27,000 (W) $35,000 (W)

Holland TR96

Eng Hrs: 2913, Sep Hrs: 2116,

Eng Hrs: 1995, Sep Hrs: 1568, 14’ Pickup Header, 800/65R32 Front, 14.9-25 Rear, Hydro, Redekop 2150 Chopper, Chaff Spreader

Eng Hrs: 377, Sep Hrs: 271, 620/70R42, Duals 600/70R28 161A8 R1 Leather Seat, Dlx Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II Controller, Yield/Moist Sensors

Eng Hrs: 2621, Sep Hrs: 2104, 971 Pickup, 2 Speed Rotors, Electronic Stone Trap, Chaft Spreader, Straw Spreader, Unloading Auger, 30.5-32 Front Tires

13211 76C Rakeup, 900/60R32, Chopper, Hydro, Yield Monitor,

10693B

1998 New Holland TR98

$ 35,000 (W)

Eng Hrs: 2352, Sep Hrs: 1665, 971-14’ Rake-up Pickup, 30.5L-32 Singles, NH Chopper, Chaff Spreader

Dual Speed

10692C

Eng Hrs: 2621, Sep Hrs: 2104, 971 Pickup, 2 Speed Rotors, Electronic Stone Trap, Chaft Spreader, Straw Spreader, Unloading Auger, 30.5-32 Front Tires

07093A

$59,000 (P)

1991(W) New $95,000

Eng Hrs: 3050, Sep Hrs: 2185, 76C PU Head-Rakeup, 900 11874 Singles, Chopper w/Chaffspreader, Hydro, Yield Monitor, Single Speed

2001 NEW HOLLAND TR99

$ 75,000 (E)

13503A

Eng Hrs: 2913, Sep Hrs: 2116, 76C Rakeup, 900/60R32, Chopper, Hydro, Yield Monitor, Dual Speed

$365,000 (A)

13503A

1995 New (R) Holland TR97 $110,000

$117,000 (A)

$365,000 (A)

2009 NEW HOLLAND CR9060

13077A

10692C

Eng Hrs: 504, Sep Hrs: 347, 620/70R42 Duals Front,07816A Eng Hrs: 355, Sep Hrs: 281, 620/70R42 Duals 600/70R28 600/65R28 Rear, Leather Seat, Fixed Speed w.DSP, DLX 161A8 R1 Leather Seat, Dlx Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II Chopper, AutoGuidance Nav II Controller, Yield/Moist Sensors Controller, Yield/Moist Sensors

2003 NEW HOLLAND CX840

$59,000 (W)

$95,000 (W)

1996 New Holland TR98

CASHOUT W (W) BLO$375,000

10677

Eng Hrs: 3652, Sep Hrs: 2845, GY 18.4R42 Duals, FS 14.9-24 Rear, Yield Monitor, Chopper, Chaff Spreader

2014 NEW HOLLAND CR8090

13076A

Eng Hrs: 3746, Sep Hrs: 2778 NO PU Header, NH Chopper, Duals, Yield Monitor

1999 New Holland TR99

1999 New Holland TR99

$395,000 (W)

$110,000 (R)

10700B

Eng Hrs: 3050, Sep Hrs: 2185, 76C PU Head-Rakeup, 900 Singles, Chopper w/Chaffspreader, Hydro, Yield Monitor, Single Speed

Eng Hrs: 1526, Sep Hrs: 1142, IntelliView Plus II, DLX Chopper, Terrain Tracer x/Fixed Speed, Block Heater, 520/85R42 Duals Front, 540/65R30 Rear

CASHOUT BLOW $395,000 (W)

2014 NEW HOLLAND CR8090

12396A

07093A

$3,000 (W)

$2,500 (A) 36’, 540 PTO, Bat reel

25’, 1000 PTO, Hyd Drive Knife & Reel, Batt Reel

$ 3,000 (W) 36’, 540 PTO, Bat reel

$ 2,500 (A) 25’, 1000 PTO, Hyd Drive Knife & Reel, Batt Reel

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS CON N EC T I NG RU R A L FA M I L I E S

A global recipe swap A new exhibit at Steinbach’s Mennonite Heritage Village Museum explores the impact of migration and other influences on Mennonite food

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Steinbach

W

hy do Mennonites eat watermelon and roll’kuaka? Where’d their recipe for varenikje come from? And what’s up with all that farmers’ sausage, anyways?

A new food history exhibit at the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum in Steinbach answers those questions and more.

Typical Mennonite foods like kielke (egg noodles, schmauntfat (white cream gravy) and/or pereschtje (meat-filled buns) are all part of a diet borrowed from other cultures, as much heavily influenced by 500 years of migration, as by what types of crops Mennonites grew or animals raised, according to Tastes in Transition, on display at the Gerhard Enns Gallery until early 2016.

Call it a planetary recipe swap lasting half a millennium — and it isn’t over yet.

“The key word here is transition. Mennonite food has changed,” says assistant curator Jessica McKague, who worked with senior curator Andrea Dyck to tell an intriguing story of the how the Mennonites’ diet, despite what most stereotypically think it is, is in fact widely diverse and always changing.

“Mennonites are a kind of a snowball of all the places they’ve been,” she says.

So is their food.

Telling the story The Steinbach exhibit focuses on Manitoba’s Mennonites, telling a story of how foods like watermelon and knacksot (roasted sunflower seeds) and the Mennonite version of perogy (varenikje) entered their diet, thanks to influences from the Russian and Ukrainian neighbours they had. From Prussia, now Poland, Mennonites developed a taste for potatoes. And, hard as it is to believe, pie hasn’t always been for dessert in Mennonite homes, although foarma worscht (farmers’ sausage) arguably was.

“P i e s t a r t e d h e re,” s a y s McKague. Mennonites’ love of things sweet and baked really picked up after arrival in North America and increased access to sugar.

Farmers’ sausage, on the other hand, has been eaten

by Mennonites for as long as they’ve raised a few pigs, which is a very, very long time.

The early-winter gathering of a half-dozen families around a grope (cauldron) for a schwienschlachte (hog butchering bee) provided the ingredients.

Yet even as some foods are instantly recognized as Mennonite, today a Mennonite meal is just as likely to include burr ito and refr ied bean,

Jessica McKague is assistant curator at Steinbach’s Mennonite Heritage Village Museum where the exhibit, Mennonite Food: Tastes in Transition, is on display until early 2016.

PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

thanks to time Mennonites spent in countries like Mexico and Paraguay and learning to cook from their Spanish neighbours in other Latin and South American countries.

“Mennonites are a kind of a snowball of all the places they’ve been.”

Multicultural

Jessica McKague

And with a bigger membership in Mennonite churches n ow f o u n d o n t h e c o n t inents of Africa and Asia than all of Canada, Europe and the U.S. combined, Mennonite food is going through another transformation.

“They’re not eating perogies and farmers’ sausage,” said McKague. “They’re eating their cultural foods and those cultural foods have been mixed in with the Mennonite faith.

It’s a brand new world that’s happening.”

The exhibit looks at the Mennonite menu from other perspectives. Through

assistant curator Steinbach Mennonite Heritage Village Museum

their five-centur y histor y, Mennonites have lived through times of wealth and freedom, repression and deprivation, making their foods symbolic of both their good times and the very bad. Their faith, and experience of scarcity and new environmental conditions shaped their diet too.

New foods Adapting to a new climate and country is reflected in the ways some foods are prepared.

Mennonites couldn’t grow Morello cherries and Damson plums for their signature plumamoos (fruit soup) after arrival in Manitoba; chokecherries and black currents had to suffice.

The Mennonite way of life here began to shift again in the late 20th century too, as many Mennonites left the farm for urban life, buying food in stores and eating in restaurants.

That’s resulted in some of the more labour-intensive dishes

like varenikje or pereschtje (meat-filled buns) becoming less the mainstays they once were. It’s also meant sharing foarma worscht with others.

After the Penner Food store in Winnipeg stocked farmers’ sausage in 1981, the exhibit notes, other supermarket chains followed, spreading the popularity of the sausage well beyond Mennonites tables.

Yet, even as we continue to recognize a range of foods identifiable and distinctly Mennonite, McKague says it’s hoped visitors will go away impressed by just how much Mennonite food has changed, and will continue to change.

Mennonite food is an “unfolding story,” says McKague.

“I hope that people’s notions of Mennonite food are challenged and expanded,” she said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare Judging food contests tempts the palate

Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake 1/3 c. butter, softened 1-1/4 c. sugar 2 eggs 1/2 c. buttermilk 1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 2 c. shredded zucchini 2 tsp. confectioner’s sugar

PHOTOs: thinkstock

julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

M

y job has a few perks, and judging the occasional food contest ranks among them. I have judged potatoes, beef, ham and pies, to name a few. I judged another food contest a couple of weeks ago.

All of the food entries were numbered and placed on tables, and our team of three judges studied the entries carefully before we tasted them. How did they rate on appearance? All the entrants had paid close attention to making their entries look nice.

After our judging team looked at the foods, the organizers sliced the entries and we examined them again. My palate was tempted by this point. I was ready for a plate and a fork.

Finally, we tasted small pieces of each item in the youth and adult divisions.

Deciding on winning entries in this bake-off was challenging.

Oh, did I mention the main ingredient in all of these entries was chocolate?

That ingredient definitely was a perk for someone who enjoys chocolate.

An audience was watching us as we judged, so I tried to maintain my “poker face.” In my head, I was grinning intensely at the delicious flavours of the various desserts.

All of the desserts were cut at the end of the contest, and the audience was able to enjoy samples, too.

The chocolate contest was held at a county fair in Fertile, Minn., which is near my hometown. Visiting this fair after many years brought back fond memories.

My husband and 12-year-old daughter accompanied me to the fair, and I told them about visiting the fair when I was my daughter’s age. Attending the Fertile Fair always was a highlight of my childhood summers.

I’d meet my friends and go on numerous rides and eat cotton candy.

My daughter wasn’t very interested in my trip down memory lane; she was running in front of us, checking out the attractions. Her eyes were on the rides, and she and my husband decided to go on some while I judged.

We noted all the food booths, including church booths making homestyle meals, a 4-H food stand preparing a variety of foods and the usual fair food vendors with assorted deep- fried items.

Judging a chocolate contest nipped my appetite for other treats, so I was not even tempted by the aromas of the deep-fried foods. I had some cotton candy for an added dose of nostalgia, though.

A chocolate cake with lemon curd filling won the adult division and a chocolate, strawberry and vanilla layered dessert was named the winner in the youth division.

Is chocolate good for us? Whenever people mention chocolate, they think of often-cited research that makes the news when the results about chocolate are positive. Most people tend to like chocolate quite a bit.

Yes, chocolate comes from a plant, but it is not a vegetable. Chocolate is high in natural plant components known as “flavonoids” that have been shown to have antioxidant effects and heart-health benefits.

Dark chocolate, in particular, is high in antioxidant compounds. In a study done at the University of California, San Francisco, 11 participants ate 1.6 ounces of dark chocolate high in flavonoids every day for two weeks, while a second group of participants also ate dark chocolate, but it had lower amounts of flavonoids. The participants consuming the cocoa with the higher level of natural flavonoids showed greater improvements in the functioning of their arteries, which could translate into improved heart health through time.

Other studies have shown improved brain function with consumption of two cups of cocoa every day for a month.

Does this mean we should overload on candy and chocolate desserts for the sake of better health? I think you know the answer.

Enjoying a few chocolate kisses and drinking cocoa are nice pick-me-ups, but keep moderation in mind. Most desserts and other treats made with chocolate also contain a considerable amount of added fat and sugar. Calories from any source can promote weight gain.

For the most health benefits, choose dark-chocolate candies and hot cocoa made with cocoa powder.

Although I do not have the recipes for the winning entries in the chocolate contest, here’s a dessert that incorporates one of our prolific summer vegetables. You might want to save the recipe for later use because zucchini seems to be growing well this year.

In this case, a chocolate dessert can count toward your vegetable consumption.

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about two minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in the buttermilk, applesauce, chocolate and vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; beat into butter mixture just until moistened. Stir in zucchini.

Transfer to a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Tip: Place confectioner’s sugar in a shaker or in a sifter and sprinkle the dessert with sugar.

Recipe is courtesy of Louisiana State University Extension.

Makes 18 servings. Each serving has 172 calories, 5 grams (g) fat, 3 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibre and 223 milligrams sodium.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Balsam — an old favourite Still a popular annual even though it’s been around for generations

Family farmers began by looking for a way to make some extra money

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

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ven though a particular plant has been around for generations, and in fact was a popular flowering plant in Victorian gardens, does not mean that it is out of favour today. Many plants, including a rather unusual member of the impatiens family, balsam, are still often included in today’s planting schemes because they have proven their usefulness in providing beauty to the landscape.

Balsam is still a popular annual flower in many Prairie gardens. Seeds take over two weeks to germinate and the seedlings develop rather slowly at the beginning, so if good-size plants are to be achieved, they must be started indoors about 10 weeks before planting-out time. Many of us would rather leave this task to the professionals at the garden centres, where healthy balsam plants are available during the spring planting season.

The blooms of balsam are trumpet shaped — some can appear almost double, resembling gardenia flowers. They are attached to the stems of the plants under the leaves so that each bloom is partially hidden by a leaf, creating a very interesting effect. Enough of the brightly coloured blooms show, despite the overhanging leaves, so that balsam puts on a good display of colour. Also, the blooms are quite large — up to five cm across — so they are very visible. Colours include white, red, orange, yellow, violet and pink, and there are also many bicolours. The fact that the flowers are produced all along the length of the stout stems makes deadheading a rather tedious chore, but if the spent blooms are removed, new buds will develop to replace the old ones.

Balsam is easy to grow and once planted outdoors the plants grow quickly. It is often used as a container plant, but if it is used in this way the container must be large as balsam

Angusville family selling campers for 20 years

By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

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Balsam is a member of the impatiens family as the leaf shape indicates. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

Colours include white, red, orange, yellow, violet and pink, and there are also many bicolours.

is a heavy feeder with an extensive root system. Often balsam is used as an edging for a flower border — a rather tall edging, as the plants will reach a height of 25 to 50 cm depending on the variety. The neat growth habit of balsam also makes it a good choice for mass plantings and inclusion in annual beds as it won’t encroach too much on its neighbours’ territory.

Suffering from few diseases (it is somewhat susceptible to mildew if grown in locations with poor air circulation) and being resistant to most pest attacks, balsam is easy to look after.

Regular watering to keep the soil moist, rich soil that drains well and a full-sun or part-shade exposure are all that it demands.

It will perform best if fertilizer

is applied during the growing season, and this is particularly true if the plants are grown in containers.

Balsam is a member of the impatiens plant family as the shape of its leaves indicates. Like other members of the family, during the last few years varieties with variegated foliage became available which increased the impact this plant has in the landscape. The wide range of bloom colour means that balsam can be combined with many other plants either in containers or in borders. Some good companions include salvia, snapdragons, annual phlox, annual grasses, bacopa, and ageratum.

Balsam is also a great addition to a butterfly garden because the nectar in its tubular blooms attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

If you want an easy-care plant that grows and develops bloom quickly, produces good colour all summer long, is happy in either part shade or full sun, and has several uses in the landscape, then balsam just might be the plant for you.

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

READER’S PHOTOS

Long-eared owlet looking wide-eyed at the camera and baby skunk being carried by mom. PHOTOS: CINDY MURRAY

eing involved in the camping trailer business for 20 years, Clinton and Brenda Pushka, along with their children Clint and Brandy, are proud how Clint’s Campers has served the Angusville area and outlying regions with a wide variety of good used campers.

“Marking our 20th anniversary in the business, we have made many new friends thanks to the business and the recreation activity of camping,” said Clinton. “Campers we mainly sell are travel trailers and fifth wheels, plus a few park models!”

Being farmers, the Pushka family was looking for a means of making extra money, in a way that no one else in the immediate area was doing.

Drawn to camping back in 1995, through the years it has become a family affair with father Clinton doing most of the fixing, selling and buying of campers, son Clint helps out when needed, wife Brenda does the bookkeeping, and daughter Brandy updates the website (www.clintscampers.com).

Prior to a sale, all components on trailers are tested.

Should something need fixing or replaced it is done, and all are Manitoba safetied.

Viewing of campers on the lot at Angusville, 15 minutes east of Russell, is 24/7. All campers with prices listed inside the unit are open at all times, with the general public welcome to look any time.

“I always say if someone spends the night in the camper, maybe they’ll buy it,” said Pushka. “Also there is no limit to the number of campers, a buyer can purchase at any one time.”

Travel trailers are more popular on today’s market than fifth wheels, because access from the bedrooms is a little easier, but fifth wheels are popular to fishermen wanting to pull their boats.

“Our products and service must be OK, because we have people who have come back three to five times, and recommended their children buy here (a rural outlet) versus the city,” Pushka said.

The Pushka family feels camping is just as popular as it ever was. “Camping highlights family. Families start with cheaper and smaller campers at first and trade up to better and larger units in later years,” said Clinton. “There is a window of camping and spending time with your children, and that starts when they are young and ends when they become teenagers. If you don’t catch this time of growing up — you miss it all.”

For those who are looking for a camper, Pushka recommends people buy within their means, and be careful not to get strapped with high loans over the years.

“The beer still tastes the same if one is in a $5,000 camper or a $35,000 unit.”

Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

Bumper hitch travel trailers tend to be more popular sales at Clint’s Campers than fifth wheel units. PHOTO: DARRELL NESBITT

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Time to choose a national bird Canada doesn’t have one yet but plans are underway so get your vote in

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

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anada does not yet have a national bird — yet.

There’s the beaver, the national animal; the maple, the national tree; and the Canadian horse, the national horse. But a national bird?

Nothing has been designated.

However, there are plans underway to remedy this, and you can take part in choosing what bird is selected.

C a n a d i a n G e o g ra p h i c h a s announced a “National Bird Project” to designate an official bird by 2017, in time for Canada’s 150th birthday.

There are over 450 species of birds across Canada. Some stay here all year, while others are summer visitors, migrating south over the winter.

Some live only in one area of the country, while others are more widespread. Canadian Geographic hopes to choose a species that can represent all parts of the country, and all types of habitats — forest, grassland, maritime and wetland, Arctic and sub-Arctic, agricultural and urban.

If you have access to a computer you can vote for your choice. If you are passionate about a particular bird, you can also contribute a short essay on why you believe your choice should win. Canadian Geographic has suggested 40 birds as contenders but you can email to suggest another.

Some countries have chosen powerful birds as their emblems, such as the bald

What will your choice be for Canada’s national bird? PHOTOS: GAMACHE photos

eagle (U.S.) or the Andean condor (Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia). Others selected colourful birds such as the scarlet macaw (Honduras) or the Cuban trogan (Cuba), while others have selected smaller, less conspicuous birds such as the clay-coloured thrush (Costa Rica) or the barn swallow (Austria).

C h e c k o u t t h e c o n t e n ders suggested by Canadian G eographic. If you want a large, powerful bird, what about the great-horned owl or the sandhill crane? A colourful choice might be the blue jay, American goldfinch, pine grosbeak or evening grosbeak.

As of June, nearly 25,000 votes were in and the leading

contenders were: common loon, snowy owl, grey jay (also called Canada jay or whiskey jack), Canada goose, and black-capped chickadee.

The loon is seen as representing Canada’s wilderness, while the snowy owl is seen to represent the northern climate and a sparsely populated wilderness. The Canada goose is popular because of its name, the fact that it is both black and white (multicultural), partly grey (representing our aging population) and flies south in groups in winter.

The grey jay has been voted for because it lives in every province and territory, doesn’t leave during winter, breeds in the dead of winter, and is

If you are passionate about a particular bird, you can also contribute a short essay on why you believe your choice should win.

very friendly towards people.

The black-capped chickadee is viewed as a friendly, wellknown bird, easily recognizable and widespread across the country.

Some feel that the choice should not be a bird that is already a provincial bird, such as the loon (Ontario) or snowy owl (Quebec) or the black-capped chickadee (New Brunswick). If you agree, check out the provincial birds so you’ll know which ones to exclude at: http:// canadaonline.about.com/od/ symbolsprov/a/provincialbird-emblems-canada.htm.

Each person/email address gets only one vote, so choose carefully before you submit. For more information and to vote go to: http://www.canadiangeographic. ca/nationalbird/.

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.

Considered one of the largest barns in the province, it is also by most standards one of the most handsome structures in rural Western Canada. Located just a short distance northeast of St. Jean, the Hamblin banked barn blends well with the nearby beauty of the Red River. Built in 1915 for a Mr. Kane, the large L-shaped barn originally housed cattle on the Hamblin farm. The family uses the structure mainly for storage today, although just keeping almost 50 windows clean is a chore in itself. What type design or ethnic influence for the Hamblin barn? No one can put this type of barn into a neat little category and say it is an Ontario barn, an American barn, or a Dutch barn, although it has some characteristics of all. Measuring 85x40 feet in the main portion, and 60x24 feet in the wing, this structure offers a minimum of 14,000 sq. feet of floor space on the different levels. In case you’re wondering how that compares with the world’s largest barn which was constructed in Leader, Saskatchewan just three years before the Hamblin barn in Manitoba, the Leader barn had at least four times as much floor space. Measuring 400x125 feet, that barn of W.T. Smith was a project worthy of any modern-day high-rise. According to Grant MacEwan’s excellent Illustrated History of Western Canadian Agriculture 100 carpenters used 32 carloads of lumber and 30,000 bags of cement to build the home for 2,200 head of livestock. Smith’s world reign was short lived, however, as creditors dismantled the enormous barn five years after construction started in order to salvage part of debts owing. So, what’s changed in agriculture?

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The Manitoba Co-operator | July 23, 2015

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

Birch River

Swan River Minitonas Durban

Winnipegosis

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

Parkland

Birtle

Virden

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Langruth

Neepawa

Gladstone

Carberry

Boissevain

Killarney

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Pilot Mound Crystal City

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin Treherne

Westman

Waskada

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Brandon Souris

Melita

Interlake

Erickson

Rapid City

Reston

Arborg

Lundar

Minnedosa Hamiota

ONE BEDROOM HOUSE BY auction. 7:00pm Thurs., July 30, 2015. 219 Richmond Ave N., Plumas, MB. 595-sqft, one bathroom, baseboard electric heat & woodstove.18,500 BTU Air Conditioner.

Lot 58.8 x 230-ft. Single car garage, garden shed.

Property tax, $250/year. Municipal water & sewer, new hot water tank. Weeping tile system keeps basement dry- allows for additional new room to be built in basement. 400-ft x 4-ft chain link fence around perimeter of back yard. Extra parking space off back lane. Roof shingles 2008. Kitchen 10x18, bath 8x6, living room 10.75x8, bedroom 10.5x8.5 with built-in armoire. Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer.

Ph:(204)476-6262. www. meyersauctions.com

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Gimli

Shoal Lake

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

Steinbach

1

Red River

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PRE-HARVEST CONSIGNMENT SALE at FRASER AUCTION BARN

BRANDON, MB. • SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND • 9:00 AM DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. Sales yard 1/2 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 *Government Surplus *Large Selection of Toy Tractors, etc. Misc.

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TRACTOR: *JD 2950 Tractor 4x4 w/ forks, Bucket and Grapple *1966 Case 930 Comfort King Tractor, w/ farm hall loader (Bent), Snow Blade, Bale Horn, Bucket, 6’ Forks, 8’ Fork Bucket, 2 Spare Tires HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *1976 Gleanor L SP Combine, Field Ready, 2911 Hrs showing *Massey 850 Combine *JD 7720 SP Combine, Runs, Good Eng & Trans, No Pick-up, Bearings going on Thrasher, Needs work or for Parts, 5289 Hrs Showing *25’ Case 1010 Header *22’ MF 2381 Header w/ Transport *21’ NH 1090 Swather, NO Hr Meter *International 8230 PT Swather, Batt Reel. Always Shedded *JD Pick-Up - fits JD 9500 *(4) Swath Rollers *Swather Carrier *NEW Case Concrete Eagle *Wisconsin VG4D Air Cooled Engine SEED & TILLAGE: *1998 Rogator 854-80, 80’ Boom, 800 Gal Tank, Trimble GPS System, 380 Dual Rear Tires, 4342 Hrs Showing *100’ 800 Gal Flexi Coil System 65 Sprayer, Monitor *Spra Coupe 210 Sprayer, 54’ Boom, 473 Litres, No Meter, NEEDS HEAD GASKET *30’ International Tandem Disc, notched Blades *21’ JD 9350 Hoe Drill, Self Transport, Type 9000 *JD 9350 Press Drill *JD Corn Planter *G5 Seed Treater *16’ JD Disc, 1000 Series *10’ Roll Harrow *5 Bottom IHT Plow *20’ Drag Harrows *20’ Sprayer Unit HAYING EQUIPMENT: *MF 560 Rd Baler *9’ IHT Sickle Mower *Case 8330 Mower Conditioner *16’ IHT Bale Carrier (Trailer) Hyd Drive and Chains GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *Haul All Seed Tender, Approx 100 Bus - Front, 150 Bus – Back *10 x 50 Farm King Swing Auger *8 x 46 Westfield Auger w/B&S 16HP Motor *Westeel Auger w/ Motor VEHICLES: *2003 Pontiac Montana Ext Passenger Van, White, 6 Cyl, VIN#1GMDX03E03D123066, 368,754 Kms showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) (Runs but is not in driving order) *2003 Ford Windstar Sport Passenger Van, 6 Cyl, Gray, VIN# 2FMZA57483BB80594, 252,666 Kms Showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Crew Cab, 6 Cyl, Black, 4 WH Drive, VIN# 1FMZU77E92UB75568, 311,074 Kms Showing, SAFETIED *2002 Ford Explorer XLS Sport Utility, 4 Door, 6 Cyl, Brown, VIN# 1FMZU72E42ZB50006, Set of Tires, NOT RUNNING, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *2001 Pontiac Grand AM SE, 4 Door, 6 Cyl, White, VIN# 1G2NF52E61M656065, 231,860 Kms Showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Van, 6 Cyl, Green, VIN# 2B4GP24G7YR807577, 207,042 Kms Showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1999 Ford Windstar LX Passenger Van, 6 Cyl, Red, VIN# 2FMZA5143XBB51289, 127,741 Kms Showing, NOT RUNNING, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) TRUCKS: *1996 International 4900, 530 International Motor 1700 hrs on complete overhaul, Allison 5 Speed Auto 1500 Hrs Factory Rebuild, 18’ Cancade Box - refurbished and painted, New Mich. Tarp, Safety good till August, New Rear Brakes & Shocks, New PTO Hydraulic System, Complete to the control, cylinder rebuilt, VIN#1HTSHADR3TH362865, 491,785 Kms Showing *2005 Ford F350 Larett DSL 6.0 Crew Cab, Long Box, 352,000 Kms Showing, 5th Hitch and Rails, SAFETY *2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Quad Cab, 5.9l DSL Eng w/ auto trans, 4x4, Dual Rear Wheels, VIN# 3D7MU48C53G818003, 271,291 Kms Showing *1995 Thomas Bus, Black, VIN# 1T7CR2B25S1126917, 258,589 Miles Showing *1998 Ford F150 Supercab, Ext Cab, 6 Cyl, White, VIN# 1FTZX1722WKA35040, 164,502 Kms Showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *Westeel Dump Box N Hoist

CALL OUR OFFICE NOW TO CONSIGN TO THIS VERY WELL ATTENDED CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. 1-800-483-5856 OR E-MAIL OFFICE@FRASERAUCTION.COM MORE EQUIPMENT IS BEING ADDED TO THIS SALE DAILY! FOR A WEEKLEY UPDATED LIST WITH FULL DETAILS AND PICTURES GO TO: WWW.FRASERAUCTION.COM

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RETIREmENT AUCTION JACk ANd CAROL FORYSTh

Wednesday, august 5th at 11 a.m. dst Virden, mB

to Be held at their farm 4 miles south of junction of #83 and #256 highWays at Virden, West 2 miles on n51 and ¾ mile south on #156

Sale includeS: Shanham show harness 6 sets (owner has right to accept or reject bid on these) • 8 sets work harness; 2 – 4 wheel wagons w/ seats • Plus a large amount of showing supplies • 1987 Dodge Ram • 1975 Dodge 600 • 1998 Goertzen stock trailer • JD 4020, MF 90, Hesston 4570 baler • Bale feeders, panels and quantity of livestock supplies • DC V6 Cat w/ hyd. blade • MF 65 diesel • NH 1034 bale picker • Husgavarna 2346 zero turn lawn mower • Property of Roy Flannery 204-851-1082: 1982 JD 8440 w/ 6200 hours • 30’ fifth wheel w/ 25’ deck • Large amount of shop equipment

LIVESTOCk EqUIPmENT AUCTION bRANd 33 FARmS LTd. dON & JAN RObERTSON monday, august 10th at 1 p.m. dst elkhorn, mB

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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37TH ANNUAL KILLARNEY HARVEST Antique & Collector Auction Sale Sat., Aug. 1st, 2015 9:30am Shamrock Centre, Killarney, MB. Features Beautiful Antique 1/4 cut Oak Furniture, porcelain & metal signs- most VGC; special glassware; great money collection; toys, crocks, other excellent antiques & collectables. See Web sites: www.mrankinauctions.com & rosstaylorauction.com Murray Rankin Auctions (204)534-7401 Killarney, MB. Ross Taylor Auction Service (204)877-3834 Reston, MB. Premier Antique Sale of the Year.

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to Be held 4 ½ miles north of elkhorn on #256

Sale includeS: 1996 Landini w/ 4100 hours. Sells with Allied 795 loader, bucket, grapple and joy stick • 1999 Ford Lariat F250 w/ only 108,000 km (Saftied) • 1965 T-Bird excellent condition; 2006 Featherlite 20’ stock trailer • 2006 Halmark 10’ cargo trailer • Foulliard 20’ gooseneck flat deck • 55’ C-Can • Polaris Sportsman 500 HQ quad • Real Industries squeeze chute with self catch head gate and palp cage • 20 – 30’ free standing panels • 5- 30’ free standing manger panels • 100 tubing panels • Large selection of livestock equipment and shop related • Small amount of household

for information call jim at 306-697-2723

STATIONARY ENgINE ANd COLLECTIbLE AUCTION saturday, august 15th at 11 a.m. cst grenfell, sk to Be held at his residence 808 athaBaska aVe, grenfell, sk

Sale includeS: Stationary engines including International, Massey Harris, J Thompson, New Way, John Deere, Eatons, Waterloo, Stover, Imperial, Judson, Hercules, FBM, Nova, Galloway, Cushman, Fuller, Associated, Nelson, McDeering, North Western, Mogul, Alamo many of all kinds listed • Large quantity of parts • Busy Bee Craftex milling machine and lathe • Tradesmaster drill press • A huge selection of assorted collectibles

for information call jim at 306-697-2723

Ross Taylor Auction Service 204-877-3834 Toll Free: 877-617-2537

For full listing and photos www.rosstaylorauction.com Pl # 909917

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204-637-3393 ESTATE FARM AUCTION

for the Late Ronald W. Critchlow Sat., August 8th at 10:30 AM 2 miles West of MacGregor MB, on Hwy #1-11/2 miles North on Rd 60W, Yd #66090

Tractors & Trucks 1970 D7F Cat ser# 92E412 D7K Hyster winch • 14ft hyd Angle Blade 24in pads salt Track, Canopy • 1981 - 4240 John Deere 158 JD Loader 2 hyds • 1000 PTO 20.8 x 38 fact Duals 5620 hrs • Quick attach Fork & Bucket • 1966 - 4020 John Deere RC cab PS fact 3 pth • 2 hyds pto 18.4 x 34 7600 hrs • 1969 - 1020 John Deere gas • 3 pth pto 13.6 x 28 2000 hrs • 2008 - 2305 HST John Deere diesel mfwd • 3 pth pto 62in Mower Loader 115 hrs • 1976 GMC 6000 -15ft box & hoist 4+2 spd 49,560 miles • 2009 Chev Silverado 4x4 crew cab • 5.3L auto 138,300 klm saftied • 1986 Chev 1500 5L eng 4 spd 4x4 205,000 klm • 1951 Ford F-3 Truck (not running) • 1974 Ford Custom 500 (not running) • 2013 - 16ft Viking Travel Trailer (nice) • 16ft Flat deck bumper hitch trailer w Beaver Tails 24 x 30ft Insulated Shop w 200 amp service 30 x 45ft Pole Shed These buildings are to be moved by Nov., 14/15

Harvest Equipment 1994 - 8570 Massey Ferguson Combine pu Header • & Chopper 1320 eng hrs 860 sep hrs shedded • 1987 - 722 CCIL 22ft Swather PU Reel 1570 hrs • 24ft 9024 MF Header w Macdon Reel • 24ft JD 224 Header • 375 Unverferth Grain Wagon • 230 Unverferth Grain Wagon • Swath Roller • 510 Walinga Grain Vac • 10x50ft Farm King swing out Auger • 736 Farm King Auger • 2 - 7x36ft Augers

Seeding & Tillage Equip 24ft INT 6220 rubber Press Drill on carrier • 28ft Bourgault 6800 air Seeder w 2115 special Bourgault Tank • 24ft John Deere 1600 Deep Tiller • 26ft CP-725 Morris Deep Tiller • 28ft INT 45 Vibra Shank Cult • 2832 Bourgault fold up Packer Bar • 20ft Case Cult • 10ft Allis 3100 offset Disc • 14ft Cockshutt Tandem Disc • 4 yard BE-GE Scraper • 250 Crown Scraper • 5ft Woods 3 pth Mower • 6ft Chase 3 pth finishing Mower • 2 Farm Wagons • 600 gal Tank on Trailer • 9ft 3 pth angle Blade • 10ft Case Oneway • 450 MF Rd Baler

Misc Equip & Shop Tools 200M Honda 3 wheeler • 6500 watt power plant (still in box) • 3/4in 600ft lb Torque wrench • 3/4in air Impact • 3/4in Sockets • Survey Wheel • 1in Rachet • Tool Boxes • Welding Table • PTO Shafts • New guards (for swather) • Hyd Cylinders • RR Jacks • Frt JD Fuel Tank • Frt JD Guard • Lots of Hand Tools • Treadmill exerciser (still in box)

Antiques & Collectables John Deere Manure Spreader • Sulky Plow • Raymond Treadle Sewing Machine w Cabinet • Cabinet • Wood Wall Phone • Sheet Music Cabinet • Silvertone Elect Radio • 6 gal Red Wing Crock • 2 gal Redwing Crock • 2 gal Medalta Crock • 5 gal Cream Can • Spread Rings Clock • Coal Oil Lamps • Misc Terms Cash or Cheque | Lunch Served Subject to additions and deletions. Not responsible for any errors in description. GST & PST will be charged where applicable.

Everything Sells AS IS Where Is All Sales Final Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertisements. Auction company and owners are not responsible for any accidents on sale site.

For full listing check our website at www.nickelauctions.com Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel Auctioneer Ph 204-637-3393 cell 204-856-6900 Executor Murray Sparrow 204-466-3085

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McSherry Auction Service Ltd

Betty Juenke (Late Ralph)

Saturday, July 25 @ 10:00 am

Beausejour, MB East 9 miles on Hwy #44 then North 3/4 mile on Hwy #214 (Seddon's Corner) Contact: (204) 268-2265 Tractor & Equipment: 97 Chev Ext 1/2 Ton w Cap 304,000 km * Case 990 DB HL 3 PH Hyd 540 PTO w Case FEL 3522 hrs * Allied Auto Stooker * 3 PH 12 Run Seeder * 24' Gas Firewood Conveyor * 10' Lane Drag * Gas Powered Saw Mandrel * Yard: 8 x 16 Summer Cabin * Wood Out House * JD LA 105 19.5 HP Hyd R Mower * J D Tilt Trailer * Roto Tiller * Mini Tiller * 48 " Lawn Sweep * Patio Table & Chairs * Water Fountain * Cement Deer * Holstein * Horses * Tools & Misc: Acetylene Torches * Power Hack Saw * Mitre Saw * Table Saw * 3/4" Socket Set * Air Tools * Power Tools * Hand Tools * Drill Press * Booster Charger * Bale Feeders * 6) Corral Panels * Various Farm Items * Antique Equipment: JD Manure Speader * Harrows & Cart * Hay Wagon * Grain Wagon * Cult * Disc * Walking Plow * Plow * Saulky Plow * Scuffler * Grain Crusher * Corn Husker * Sickle Mower * Dump Rake * Grader * Potato Digger * Potato Planter * Cutter Sleigh * Enclosed Sleigh Cabin * Farm Antiques: Saw * Steel Wheels * Warehouse Cart * Cream Separator * Water Pump * Cream Cans * Fire Hydrant * Oil Can * Wrenches * Snow Shoes * Bull Dog Separator * Horse Related Items * Cowbells * Forge Blower * Planet J R Seeder * Antiques: Rocking Chair * Wood Chairs * Wood Washer * Copper Washer * Wood Heater * Radio * Child's Wagon * General Store Coffee Grinder * Crocks * Enamel Ware * Cast Fry Pan * Tonka Toys * Fruit Crates * Large Assortment of China, Ornaments and Bottles

AUCTION SALE Rob Johnston

Sunday, July 26 @ 11:00 am

Libau, MB Jct Hwy 59 & Rd 32, 4 1/2 Miles North West on 32 Then East 1/2 mile on Rd 90 Contact: (204) 297-7516 Construction Equip: Ditch Witch R 65 4 Wheel Drive * WABCO 440 Grader * Int TD 6 w Dozer * A.C. H.D. 11 W Dozer - NR * 54" Skelito Bucket * 50" Bucket w Qtach * 9' Truck Mt. Dozer * Trucks & Trailers: 01 Freightliner Classic 1.8 m SFT - Subject to Owners Approval * 73 Ford .880 Gas 5 x 4 Tran. Tandem w 13' Gravel B & H 145, 000 km SFT * 85 Ford Cab & Chassis Wet Kit * 79 Ford 9000 Cab & Chassis * Pintle Triaxle Flat Deck 18' + Beaver * Tractors & Equip: Vers. 160 Bi-Direct Frt 3 PH FEL * M.F. 1500 4 Wheel Drive * Case 440 Dsl * Ferguson TE 20 3PH * JD 6' Trailer Rotary Mower * McKee 3PH 6' Snowblower * 3 Wheel Swath Turner * Misc: Steel Trusses & Uprights For 40' x 150' Building * Wet Kit * Farm & Misc * Yard Items * R Mowers * Welder * Metal Band Saw * Acetylene Torches * Power Tools * Shop Supply * Antiques: Saulky Plow * Hse Sickle Mower * Steel Wheels * Coca Cola Cooler * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

BARKMAN FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR GLENN AND CAROL BARKMAN Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

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Van Dorp Farms – Neil’s Equipment Conversions Stony Mountain, MB | July 25, 2015 · 11 am

2004 Case IH STX500

2011 John Deere 4830 100 Ft

Caterpillar 70, 80 & 463

2010 Case IH MX245 & Degelman SM7000 70 Ft

2005 John Deere 7520

2011 Case IH WD1903 16 Ft

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 11 AM ARBORG, MANITOBA AT THE FARM FROM EAST SIDE OF

ARBORG TAKE THE #326 NORTH FOR 6 Tractors: MILES THEN 1 MILE EAST ON #329 AND 2.5 MILE NORTH ON ROAD 12E YARD • 1990 John Deere 4055 diesel #13027 OR FROM RIVERTON 7 MILES 9800 hrs., FWA, power shift, 3pth, WEST ON #329 THEN NORTH ON 12E SHORT AUCTION WE WILL HAVE VERY dual pto, dual hydraulic, 18.4 x 38 FEW SMALL ITEMS. REMEMBER WE clamp on duals, serial #0002728, START ON TIME sells with 265 Loader 8 ft bucket, bale fork sells separate • 1995 Versatile 9480 4 wheel drive, four hyd., with return line, 12 speed standard shift, EZEE Auto steer, 20.8 x 38 duals, Big Cam, N 14 Engine, only 4880 hrs. showing serial #0102410 • 1975 IHC model 4568 4 wheel drive, overhauled V8 Engine, 300 HP, 20.8 X 38 duals. Triple hyd., • Load trail Trailer tandem axle serial #2980002u003762 bumper hitch10 ft box with • John Deere 345 Yard tractor with 48’’ mounted mower and rear tiller electric hoist • Farm King 7 ton 4 wheel trailer Combine and Harvesting: with 200 bushel Gravity box • 1982 John Deere 7720 Diesel Seeding and Tillage: Hydro, serial #510521, Chopper, hopper extension, 24.5 x 32 tires, • Seeder, 28 ft Morris 8900 Tiller, 600 lb, trips, 9 in space, 3 row with JD 212 pickup Head with mulchers sells with Morris 6130 1 season on new pickup belts Dual compartment tank, C/W • John Deere model 930 Flex Camera in tank, Kohler gas head, newer poly skids, pickup powered fan reel, Fore and Aft Header serial • 32 ft John Deere model 610 #777610 Deep tiller, with good set of 3 • John Deere 224 Ridged header row mulchers, with Pickup reel, nice clean head • Wilrich 24 ft field cultivator w/ 3 serial #78898 row mulchers • Hesston 8100 Swather,1650 • Westfield 10 x 61 MK auger hrs., Diesel 25 ft double swath attachment, pick up reel, Dual set • Farm King 10 ft metal swath roller of saber crop dividers may sell • Massey Ferguson model 880 separate Plow 4 x16’’ Hydraulic reset Trucks and Trailer: • Great Northern 800 gal sprayer • 1980 Mack tandem 350 Mack tank with induction tank, etc., engine 13 speed, 20 ft Midland No Booms unibody grain box with scissor • Some cattle equip, Head gate, hoist, roll tarp, Pintle hook, panels and gates, Richie 11.24 x 5 tires, saftied fountains syringes etc.

• 1975 Ford F-700 Single axle, V8 • Parts Roller mill and mixer gas 5 x 2, 14 ft Grain Master grain • 24 ft square bale elevator Box steel floor, roll tarp • And a few smaller items • 1998 Chev 1500 extendacab but very little pickup 6.5 diesel automatic, Owners 204-642-2275 404000 km., saftied

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

1998 & 1999 John Deere 9610

2005 Peterbilt 379 & 2006 Trail King 55 Ton

AUCTION LOCATION: From the JCT OF HWY 101 & HWY 7, go 8 km (5 miles) North on Hwy 7, then 4 km (2.5 miles) East on PR321 OR from STONY MOUNTAIN, MB go 1.6 km (1 mile) South, then 4 km (2.5 miles) East. Yard on South side. GPS: 50.05900, -97.17450 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2004 Case IH STX500 Quadtrac Tractor · 2010 Case IH MX245 MFWD Tractor · 2005 John Deere 7520 MFWD Tractor · 1999 & 1998 John Deere 9610 Combines · 2001 MacDon Premier 2952 Swather · 2005 Peterbilt 379 Tractor T/A Truck · 1999 Peterbilt 378 Sleeper Tractor T/A Truck · 2001 Peterbilt 378 T/A Sleeper 18 Ton Boom Truck · 1998 Peterbilt 378 T/A Grain Truck · 2006 Trail King 55 Ton Tri/A Lowboy Trailer · 2007 Lode King 53 Ft Tri/A Step Deck Trailer · King 24 Ft T/A Aluminum End Dump Trailer · 2002 Lode King

Lode Handler 40 Ft T/A Grain Trailer · (2) Mond Trombone 53 Ft Tri/A Container Chasis Trailer · 2004 Caterpillar 320CL Hydraulic Excavator · Caterpillar 463 28 CY Hydraulic Pull Scraper · Caterpillar 80 20 CY Hydraulic Pull Scraper · Caterpillar 70 13 CY Hydraulic Pull Scraper · 2008 Case IH RB564 Round Baler · 1999 Case IH 8575 Square Baler · 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57 Ft Air Drill · 2011 John Deere 4830 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · Willmar 600 6 Ton Fertilizer Spreader ...AND MUCH MORE!

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Farm auction for BOX T RANCH

Nancy and the late Hugh Crockatt

Sat., aug. 15, 2015 Stonewall, MB., at 10:00 AM

Directions: From Stonewall, Manitoba on #67 HWY, west 1.5 miles to lane marker #4067E on south side.

Watch for signs. Contact: Nancy Jo at 204-476-0419 TRACTORS: 2008 Case IH Maxxum 110, w/L740 FEL, 3PH, 3023 hrs, good rubber, premium unit • JD 2350, 3PH, 2870 hrs • JD 4240, w/ 148 FEL, power shift, duals, 9239 hrs • IH TD6 Crawler, w/ blade • JD L100, riding mower, 5 spd, 42” deck, 17 HP B&S motor • AUTOS: 2009 Chevy Silverado, 2500HD, 4x4, auto, 6.0 L Vortec V8, gas, long box, ext cab, 145,000 KM, excellent rubber • 2005 Ford F250, 6L Powerstroke DSL, 4x4, auto, needs engine work • 1989 Caprice Classic car • RECREATION: 2011 Polaris Ranger 6x6, 800 EFI, Sage Green, 342 original hrs, purchased new • EQUIPMENT: JD 503, 3PH mower • 2007 triaxle flat deck trailer, 30’, beavertail w/ ramps, purchased new • round bale trailer, 35’, 17 round bale capacity • Case IH, 562 round baler, good cond • Hesston 1160 haybine • Vicon 9 wheel hay rake • 2) NH 9’ trailing mowers • JD 10’ tandem disc • Westfield 8”x51’, PTO, grain auger • Front end loader blade w/ brackets • snow bucket • Blue Hills, 24’, livestock trailer • bale processor • IH antique plow • Hi Qual squeeze chute • SHOP & MISC: welder • hand tools • tools • battery charger • meat bandsaw • shelving • vice • power tools • 2) piles of round bales • metal culvert • HOUSEHOLD: glassware • fridge & stove • furniture • housewares Auctioneer’s note: Mostly large pieces of excellent farm and cattle-related equipment to sell so please attend on time.

www.lamportanddowler.com FOR PHOTOS AND FULL LISTING

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

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MACK AUCTION CO. presents a large farm equipment auction for Colen Bakken (306)861-7726 Mon., Aug. 3rd, 2015 at 10:00am. Directions from Griffin, SK go 4-mi South, 3-mi East & 1-mi North.

Live internet bidding at www.bispotter.com Ford Vers 9680 4WD tractor w/5,450-hrs; Vers 846 Designation 6 4WD tractor; Case 1175 tractor w/Ezee On 2100 FEL w/6,510-hrs; Prairie Star 4925i SP swather & Macdon 972 draper header w/800 cutting hrs; Case IH 1688 SP combine & Case 1015 PU header w/2,675-hrs; Case IH 1680 SP combine & Case 1015 PU header; Macdon 30-ft.; Harmon swath roller; IH 1480 SP combine; 1998 Peterbuilt truck w/N-14 Cummins & sleeper; 1988 Mack tandem grain truck w/10-SPD & new rubber; 1979 Chev tandem axle grain truck; 2001 Ford F-250 super duty crew cab truck w/7.3 DSL; 1998 GMC 1500 extended cab PU; 1997 GMC DSL HD PU truck w/Trail Tech flat deck; 1975 GMC 3-ton grain truck; 1965 Ford flat deck service truck; 2009 Wilson Pace Setter 37-ft. tandem aluminum grain trailer; 2013 PJ 30-ft. tandem dual axle gooseneck trailer; 2000 Wilson 24-ft. aluminum stock trailer; shop built 20-ft. flat deck tandem bumper pull trailer w/350-gal poly water tank & Kodiak Steam Cleaned stainless tool box; Univision bumper pull 16-ft. stock trailer; 2 shop built round bale trailers; 2010 NH BR 7090 round baler w/bale kicker; 16-ft. NH 1475 HS Series haybine; Ezee On 2400 Post Pounder; Kirchner hay fluffer; Hi Qual maternity pen; free standing 30-ft. wind break panels; free standing 30ft. wind break panels; free standing 24-ft. panels; quantity of panels & gates; liquid feed tank; Ezee On 52-ft. air drill w/Ezee On 4000 air tank; Co-op 31-ft. cultivator w/2420 Valmar & Eagle tow behind air tank; 3, 15-ft. MF 360 discers; Bourgault 35-ft.

DT cultivator w/harrows; Flexi Coil System 90 harrow packers; Flexi Coil 50-ft. tine harrows; Leon 3000 ground drive rock picker; 90-ft. Flexi Coil 65 field sprayer; Jetstream Computer sprayer; Great Northern poly sprayer tank & trailer; Duraplas 1,600-gal oval water tank; Poly 350-gal water tank; Chem Handler; Viterra 5,060-bu hopper bottom bin; Sakundiak 5,000-bu hopper bottom bin; Westeel Seedstor 3,400-bu hopper bottom bin; Westeel 2,000-bu fertilizer bin; Grain Guard 7-HP aeration fan; Sakundiak 12-72 swing auger; Wheatheart 8-41 auger w/Honda engine; Brandt 4500 grain vac; Westfield 10-70 swing auger; Bruns 400-bu grain wagon; JD L130 lawn tractor; Honda Foreman 400 w/Westward sprayer; Deutz 7.5KW generator & trailer; Sask Tel Service truck box; stainless steel tool box; antique collectables & 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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AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks 1995 F800 20-FT FLATDECK, 5.9 Cummins engine, 6-spd transmission, $5,750; 2000 F450, 7.3 power stroke, 6-spd, 12-ft deck, fresh safety, $6,200. (204)871-2708

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers

Neil Van Dorp: 204.793.0098 (c) neilvandorp@gmail.com Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Brad Goossen: 204.781.2336 800.491.4494

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2005 9900I IHC SEMI-TRACTOR, C-15 CAT engine, set at 575-hp, 13spd, 4-way diff. locks, 72-in stand-up sleeper, with a 2004 advance Super B grain trailer. $60,000.

Macgregor, MB. Ph:(204)871-0925.

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2015 Hay Trailer Hauls 17-22 Rd Bales, 5th Wheel Style Steering, Turns on a Dime, 11x22.5 dual tires, Heavy Build Trailer, 9’ 9"x36’ Steel Deck, $6,400 Delivery Available in MB (204)362-7480

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FOR SALE: HESSTON (204)835-2345 ask for Merv.

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(204)825-8354 (204)825-2784

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca

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6 QUICK ATTACH EXCAVATOR buckets, some trenching & clean-up buckets, plus 6 excavator rippers, some Cat’s & WBM’s. (204)871-0925, MacGregor MB.

CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design.

References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

HHM BUILDERS

D7-H-LGP CAT w/winch, cab, a/c & heat. 36-in pads, with new chains, A-frame dozer, 16-ft, 10-in blade. $80,000. Macgregor, MB. Ph:(204)871-0925.

FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins

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(3) MERIDIAN STORE KING grain bins, 1,700-bu. hopper bottom, $10,000/each. (1) Meridian 4,154bu hopper bottom bin w/aeration, $20,000.

(2) 4,100-bu hopper bottom bins, w/5-hp aeration fans, $20,000/each. 3,000-bu Balan hopper bottom bin, $10,000. Macgregor, MB. Ph:(204)871-0925.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks.

Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 or E-mail Requests binmover50@gmail.com

FARM MACHINERY Grain Carts FOR SALE: BRENT 874 grain cart, hyd or PTO drive, 30.5x32 rubber, roll tarp, shedded, $24,000 OBO. Phone (204)546-2021 or (204)638-2513.

Call: 204-727-8550

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FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 1998 JD 9610 COMBINE, 2,360 engine hrs. $70,000 OBO. Phone Days: (204)764-2544, Evenings/Weekends: (204)764-2035.

39-FT CIL 203 DEEP tiller, 12-in spacing, 3-row harrows, new shovels; 25-ft IH 1010 header, PEA lifters, adjustable reels. No reasonable offer refused. (204)795-0626.

DEGELMAN SIX WAY DOZER blade, no leaks or welds. Off JD 8850, fits many 50 or HD series tractors, $15,000 OBO. Phone: (306)698-2887, Wolseley SK. DISCS WISHEK 14-FT., 16-FT. 30-ft. Sunflower 30-ft. Rock cushion, $20,000; Breaking discs Kewanee 15-16-ft., Towner 18-in. JD 12-ft., $4,500; Hesston 40-ft. #2410 disc Rippers DMI 5 shank, $8,900; 7 Shank $10,900; Row Crop cultivators 4-12P JD 535 baler, $5,000; JD 336 Baler grain screeners, dual stage rotary, $200 up; Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $5,000; 7 tube, $6,500; Used fertilizer spreaders 4-8Ton. (204)857-8403 FORAGE HARVESTER NH 890, $2,500; IH 761, $2,500; JD 3970, $6,000; Hi-Dumps Jiffy, $3,000; Richardton 14-ft., Richardton 750, $17,500; Rex tandem forage wagon, $3,000; Flex heads JD 924, 925, 930; Case IH 1020 25-30-ft. 820 20-ft. Rigid Case IH 25-30-ft., $2,500 Up; JD 930 $2,500; Degelman 14-ft. Rock Rake, $9,000; 570 Rock pickers, $2,500 Up; Big Mac Prong Picker, $4,000.

(204)857-8403 IH 5000 24.5-FT SWATHER, rebuilt dsl, new knife, pick-up reel, big rubber, $4,250 OBO; 700 Vers.

4-whl drive, 8.3L Cummins, 6,600 original hrs, new clutch, 3-hyd, $10,300 OBO. Phone:(204)635-2600.

Stead, MB. INTERNATIONAL 915 COMBINE, GAS engine hydrostatic transmission, runs & drives good but selling for parts; CCIL 9600 pull-type combine, VGC, $2,600; 1961 Fordson Super Major, 3-PTH, 540-PTO, single hydraulic, belt pulley, good original condition, $2,900; Allis Chalmers 7060 w/duals, running, $2,100 or sell parts; International 70, 5 or 6 bottom plows, some complete, some for parts (204)871-2708.

JD 430 ROUND BALER; JD 1380 mower conditioner; NH 450 mower 3-PTH; NH side delivery rake 351; 3 Twister grain bins 1,650-bu. (204)742-3424.

JD 530 ROUND BALER, 1986, $5000; JD 6620 combine, 3500-hrs; JD 3020, DSL, tractor, 1965, 8000-hrs, $5000; JD AR tractor, 1953, $1200.

Phone (204)685-3024.

JD 7700 COMBINE; MF 760; Also white & parting out remains of Case 1030 & 930. Some trucks & cars for sale. Pasture & hayland for rent. Standing poplar, plus much more. Phone:(204)268-1888.

ROTARY MOWERS WOODS 7-FT. PT, $3,000; 15-ft., $6,000; JD 15-ft., $6,000; 20-ft., $11,000; NH 9-ft. sickle mower, $20200; JD 450, $2,000; IH 7-ft., $850; 6-ft. Finishing mower, $1,000; Hay conditioners $200 & up; Manure spreaders, JD 785, $11,000; Gehl 1410, $8,000; H&S 400-bu. $2,500; V Pitchers, $1,500 & up; NH 216 hyd rake, $7,500; Vermeer hyd rake, $7,500; Gehl 2270 haybine, $3,500; NH 116, $3,000. (204)857-8403

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

FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators

HAYING & HARVESTING

115 6X4-IN CUPS NEVER used, at half price; 3-way down spout, $50.00. 4 different sets of Grain lifters, $5.00 each; Motorola 2-way radios complete with base. Ph (204)745-3773.

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

ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303

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BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: agricultural complaints of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunctions.

Licensed Agrologist on Staff.

For assistance and compensation call

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1-866-882-4779. www.backtrackcanada.com

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

Phone:(204)391-5491 or (204)371-9435.

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

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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USED CULVERTS: 2,12-FT.X36-IN.; 3, 16-ft.x16in.; 2, 12-ft.x24-in.; 1, 8-ft.x18-in. (204)825-8354 (204)825-2784

2004 CIH RBX562 ROUND baler, hyd PU, gauge wheels, mega wide PU, bale command, always shedded, field ready, 8,000 bales, $12,500 OBO. (204)733-2446 For Sale: Tube-o-lator silage bags, new on a pallet, Size: 98 x 150 $170. Phone: (204) 738-2251.

FOR SALE: JD 567 round baler, 2004, 1 owner, megawide PU, kicker, shedded, excellent condition, asking $17,000 OBO. Call (204)535-2593, Baldur.

TRACTORS 2-Wheel Drive STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or cell: 204-871-5170, Austin.

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd.

TRACTORS Various

Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com

2135 MF IND. GAS heavy duty front end loader.

Good rubber, live PTO, runs great, w/draw bar, top link & wheel weights.

For more info, Call:(204)332-1700.

Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248

Combines COMBINES Case/IH 1986 CASE-IH COMBINE 1680, chaff spreader, rice tires, excellent condition, $25,000 OBO; 1996 Massey 220 swather, 25-ft, U2 PU reel, 1750-hrs, VGC, $22,500. (204)824-2196, (204)573-6723.

1994 CASE IH 1688, 2,823-hrs, always shedded.

Also, 25-ft Rigid 1010 straight-cut header. $40,000 for both. Phone:(204)445-2285.

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

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

30-ft IHC MACDON FLEX DRAPER HEADER w/gauge reels, 2 section pick-up reel, $35,000.

Ph:(204)871-0925. Macgregor, MB.

COMBINES Ford/New Holland FOR SALE: TX66 1995 shedded 1905T, 2503E, newer concave, rub bars, feeder chain, elevator chain, chopper knives, PU belts, excellent condition, field ready, asking $30,000 OBO. Phone (204)535-2593, Baldur.

COMBINES John Deere JD 8820 COMBINE W/PU, chaff saver & 224 straight cut header, runs well, many new parts.

Phone (204)838-2028 or (204)748-5840.

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.

2012 CIH 3020 Flex Platform, PU Reel, Poly Skids, F/A Reel, F/F Auger, Field Ready, $34,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer (204)326-7000.

2014 SOUCY 1000 COMBINE tracks, fits many different models, $70,000. Phone (306)646-7763.

AGCO MF CAT FLEX Platforms: In Stock Models, 500 Gleaner 25-ft & 30-ft, Model 8000 30-ft & 8200 35-ft MF. Cat FD30 flex-FD 40 Flex. Reconditioned, ready to go. Delivery in Sask., MB., & Alberta.

Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer (204)326-7000.

CIH FLEX PLATFORMS: Models 1020 25-ft & 30-ft w/wo air reel; 2020 30-ft & 35-ft; 2020 30-ft w/air reel- 2011 3020 35-ft. Can install new AWS Air Bar for additional $11,500.00. Delivery in SK., MB., & Alberta. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer (204)326-7000.

JOHN DEERE FLEX PLATFORMS: 922-925-930 several newer one w/full finger augers & air reels630-635 w/wo air bars. Delivery SK., MB.,& Alberta.

Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer (204)326-7000.

NEW HOLLAND FLEX PLATFORMS: In Stock Models 973 both 25-ft-30-ft-74C 30-ft w/air reel-88C 36-ft flex draper-94C 25-ft rigid draper w/trailer. Delivery in SK., MB., & Alberta. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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Friesen Built Inc. 1-204-388-6150 • Toll Free 1-855-897-7278

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.

LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden TORO 455 DSL 4X4 finishing mower, 10-ft front mount deck w/wings, very nice shape, $10,000. Ph (204)871-0925, MacGregor MB.

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1996 JOHN DEERE 930 discbine, 12-ft, field ready, $8500. Ph (204)625-5225 or (204)625-2702.

PARTING OUT NH 116, NH 495, Hesston 1014 Hydro & some soft-core baler parts, 400 Versatile swather parts, Versatile 500 tractor parts. (204)871-2708.

HAYING & HARVESTING Swathers 1998 220 MASSEY SWATHER 1,400-hrs, stored inside, new Schumacher knife system w/rotary end shear, UII PU reel 25-ft., perfect condition; IHC 1682 combine, header reverser, factory tarp, chaff spreader, very low acs, new PU belts.

(204)845-2278 CASE IH 8825 HP swather. 8820 table, UII pick-up reel & hyd. roller. Table 25-ft double swath. 1,200-hrs, VGC. Transport can be arranged. Phone:(204)248-2327.

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.

HAYING & HARVESTING Various

WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

FOR SALE: JD 1840- hi/low, 3pt; JD2130- hi/low, 3pt, w/ FEL; JD 2750- 2wd, O.S, 3pt, hi/low shift w/146 FEL; JD 2755- CAH, MFWD, 3pt, w/245 FEL, grapple; JD 2955MFWD, CAH, 3pt, w/265 FEL, grapple; JD 4050- MFWD, 3pt, PS; JD 4055- 2wd, 3pt, quad shift; JD 4240- quad shift, 3 pt; JD 4440- (2) quad shifts; JD 4450- MFWD, 3pt, 15spd, w/rebuilt engine; JD 4455- MFWD, PS; JD 4640- quad; JD 6400- MFWD, 3 pt, PQ, w/640FEL, grap-ple; JD 6410- MFWD, 3pt, PQ w/LHR, w/640FEL, grapple; JD 6420- MFWD, 3pt, 24spd, w/LHR, loader; JD 7610- MFWD, 3pt, PQ w/LHR, w/740 FEL, grapple; JD7700- MFWD, 3pt, PQ, fact. duals, w/740FEL, grapple. 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. Ph:(204)750-2459(cell), mitchstractorsales.com

NH 276 SMALL SQUARE baler, w/hyd bale tension, always shedded, excellent condition, $2,200 OBO. (204)886-3212 cell (204)886-7462

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1998 994 HONEYBEE 30-FT draper header w/TR or TX adapter, UII pick-up reel, cross auger, new canvasses & bearings. $15,500 OBO. Phone:(204)632-4390 or Cell:(204)797-4821.

2001 JD 930R STRAIGHT cut header, PU reel, fore & aft controls, excellent shape, price $10,000.

Phone (204)522-5708.

2005 NH 94C 30-FT draper header w/UII pick-up reel, TR/TX adapter, canvasses, canvass rollers & bearings replaced. $23,500 OBO. Phone: (204)632-4390 or Cell:(204)797-4821.

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

Tillage & Seeding TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various 42-FT. CASE IH 7200 hoe drill, $3,000 OBO; (204)745-7445.

TracTors TRACTORS Case/IH 1984 IHC 5288 TRACTOR, 162 PTO HP, Cab, Air, Duals 20.8R38, 11.00x16 Front, Dual Hyd, 1000 PTO, 9,769-hrs, Consignment. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com IHC FARMALL H wide front, good tires, hyds, painted, $1,500; IHC Super Cub, hyds, completely original, excellent condition, $2,000. Phone (204)854-2587

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every TUESDAY at 9 am July 28th

CLOSED August 2 - 8, 2015 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 EXCELLENT QUALITY BLACK ANGUS & Red Angus yearling bulls. Ph:(204)835-2087. McCreary, MB. 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.

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3- 1 1/2 YEAR old Red Angus bulls for sale. Approx 1500 to 1700-lbs, tested, ready to go. Call Don (204)422-5216.

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM still have a number of yearling Red Angus bulls who are still at the farm. Contact Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM still have a number of Red & Black yearling Maine-Anjou bulls who are still at the farm. Contact Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn 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 PB & FULLBLOOD 2-YR old & yearling polled Red Simmental bulls. Acomb Valley Simmentals (204)867-2203. Minnedosa, MB.

LIVESTOCK Horse Auctions ROCKING W HORSE SALES 2015 fall Horse Sale, Sat., Sept 5th, 12:00 noon, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Phone (204)325-7237 www.rockingw.com

LIVESTOCK Sheep For Sale

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

PERSONAL A LASTING RELATIONSHIP.... Share your life as it’s meant to be. CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS is here to help you. Confidential, Rural, Photos and Profiles to selected matches, Affordable, Local. Serving MB, SK, NWOntario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475. www.candlelightmatchmakers.ca

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots ONE BEDROOM HOUSE BY auction. 7:00pm Thurs., July 30, 2015. 219 Richmond Ave N., Plumas, MB. 595-sqft, one bathroom, baseboard electric heat & woodstove.18,500 BTU Air Conditioner. Lot 58.8 x 230-ft. Single car garage, garden shed. Property tax, $250/year. Municipal water & sewer, new hot water tank. Weeping tile system keeps basement dry-allows for additional new room to be built in basement. 400-ft x 4-ft chain link fence around perimeter of back yard.

Extra parking space off back lane. Roof shingles 2008.

Kitchen 10x18, bath 8x6, living room 10.75x8, bedroom 10.5x8.5 with built-in armoire. Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer. Ph:(204)476-6262. www. meyersauctions.com READY TO MOVE HOMES: For Sale Beautiful RTM home w/front covered deck & roof dormers.

Vaulted ceilings, kitchen w/island, 3 bdrm. Master has ensuite bath & walkin closet. Main floor laundry. Call: (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484. Marvin Vogt, Marvin Homes Inc. www.marvinhomes.ca

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

Manitoba Sheep Association Show & Sale

August 28th and 29th, 2015 CARBERRY AG GROUNDS, CARBERRY, MANITOBA PUREBRED RAMS AND EWES AVAILABLE ALSO PENS OF COMMERCIAL EWES.

SALE SATURDAY STARTING AT 2PM Stock dog show Saturday M.S.A is also hosting a shearing school August 26th-29th for more info on ALL events go to www.mbsheep.com LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123 LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Service & repair on all makes/models. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden.

AN ASSORTMENT OF CREEP feeders & self feeders on wheels & skids. All Cypress Industries. (204)325-2416.

FOR SALE: 3 LEWIS cattle oilers- 2 double sock, 1 single sock- all w/mineral tubs & salt holder, priced $1,000-1,400. Call (204)534-7401, Killarney.

FOR SALE: HI-HOG & Cattle handling facility.

Crowding tub, 3S adjustable ally section, w/gates & walkways & Hi-hog squeeze chute. Bought new in 2014, barely used, not fully assembled. No reasonable offer refused. Phone:(204)734-4739.

HORSE TACK AUCTION: 10:00am, August 8 Carberry, MB. Horse Tack,Saddles, Wagons, Sleighs, Harness, etc. To consign, Phone: (204)476-6262.

Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer. www.meyersauctions.com 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.

MUSICAL CDS: GOSPEL, COUNTRY, FIDDLING; Trombone $299; Alto Sax $500; Flute, $250; Clarinet $250; Florentine Mandolin $299; Lapsteel $229; 76 Note Keyboard $299; Acoustic Electric Guitar $169.95; Violin Set $125; Electric Autoharp $400; Drums $400; 500 Watt Base Amp, $349; 250 Watt guitar Amp $329; 10 Channel 1600 Watt Mixer, $600; Hildebrand Music, Portage la Prairie Mall, Ph:(204)857-3172.

THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND is being offered for sale: NE 06-29-12W. The following Crown lands have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the ranch unit held by Doug Rath & Rae Flower of Ste. Rose du Lac, MB. NE 31-28-12W; NW 31-28-12W; NW 06-29-12W; SE 06-29-12W; SW 06-29-12W; NE 07-29-12W; NW 07-29-12W; SE 07-29-12W; SW 07-29-12W; NW 25-28-13W; NE 26-28-13W; NW 26-28-13W; NE 27-28-13W; NW 27-28-13W; NE 28-28-13W; NE 33-28-13W; SE 33-28-13W; NE 34-28-13W; NW 34-28-13W; SE 34-28-13W; SW 34-28-13W; NE 35-28-13W; NW 35-28-13W; SE 35-28-13W; SW 35-28-13W; NW 36-28-13W; SW 36-28-13W; NE 01-29-13W; NW 01-29-13W; SE 01-29-13W; SW 01-29-13W; NE 02-29-13W; NW 02-29-13W; SE 02-29-13W; SW 02-29-13W; NE 03-29-13W; NW 03-29-13W; SE 03-29-13W; SW 03-29-13W; NE 04-29-13W; SE 04-29-13W; NE 09-29-13W; SE 09-29-13W, NE 10-29-13W; NW 10-29-13W; SE 10-29-13W; SW 10-29-13W; NE 11-29-13W; NW 11-29-13W; SE 11-29-13W; SW 11-29-13W; NE 12-29-13W; NW 12-29-13W; SE 12-29-13W; SW 12-29-13W. If you wish to purchase the private land and apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessees Doug Rath & Rae Flower at Box 8, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0. 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.

The Following Private Land is being offered for sale: SE 06-25-12W, SE 07-25-12W, NE 07-25-12W. 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 Alfred Klein of Ste. Rose du Lac, MB. NE 32-24-12W, NW 32-24-12W, NE 05-25-12W, NW 05-25-12W, SE 05-25-12W, SE 19-24-13W, SW 20-24-13W, NE 03-25-13W, NW 03-25-13W, SE 03-25-13W, SW 03-25-13W, NE 04-25-13W, NW 04-25-13W, SE 04-25-13W, SW 04-25-13W, SE 10-25-13W, SW 10-25-13W. If you wish to purchase the private land and apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee Alfred Klein at PO Box 681, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0. 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.

THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND is being offered for sale: 1470-ac, 900 cultivated. NW NOTRE DAME SE USED OILNW 31-53-27W; NE 32-53-27W; 32-53-27W; 33-53-27W; 35-53-28W; DEPOT NW 35-53-28W; NE &NEFILTER 36-53-28W; SE 04-54-27W; SW 04-54-27W; NE 05-54-27W; 05-54-27W; SW • Buy UsedSE Oil 05-54-27W; • BuySW Batteries 01-54-28W; SE 01-54-28W; SW 06-54-27W; SE • Collect Used Filters • Collect Oil Containers 06-54-27W; NW 11-54-27W; SE 02-54-28W; SW Southern and Western Manitoba 02-54-28W. The following Crown lands have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Tel: 204-248-2110 Development for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the ranch unit held by Donfield Farms Ltd., The Pas MB. 2640-ac, 540 cultivated. NE 31-53-27W; SE 31-53-27W; NW 32-53-27W; SW 32-53-27W; NE 04-54-27W; NW 04-54-27W; NE 05-54-27W; NE 08-54-27W; NW 08-54-27W; SE 08-54-27W; SW 08-54-27W; NE 09-54-27W; NW 09-54-27W; SE 09-54-27W; SW 09-54-27W; NE 10-54-27W; NW 10-54-27W; SW 10-54-27W; NE 36-53-28W; NW 36-53-28W. If you wish to purchase the private land and apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee Donfield Farms Ltd. c/o Keith Donohoe, Box 2309, The Pas MB R9A 1M1. (204)623-5029. 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.

FARM FOR SALE BY TENDER SW 21-9-2W 9135 PTH2W. RM of McDonald Exclusive Listing.

Tenders will be accepted until 12:00pm (noon) on Aug., 31st, 2015. Total Acres 141.85; Cultivated acres 123.5 Includes: 1990-sq.ft house (1976) plus sunroom, out buildings and grain storage. Land rented for 2015 crop year.

For details, tender application, or viewing call Chris at (204)745-7493 or go to www.remaxadvantage.ca RE/MAX Advantage

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

Wilhelm Finney, Gudjon Finney & Norman Finney of Ste. Rose due Lac, MB intend to sell private lands: NW 27-25-12 W S ½ 03-26-12 W W ½ 12-26-12 W N ½ 26-26-12 W

SE 27-25-12 W NE 03-26-12 W SW 13-26-12 W SE 26-26-12 W

SW 26-25-12 W S ½ 10-26-12 W E ½ 14-26-12 W SW 35-26-12 W

W ½ 34-25-12 W SW 11-26-12 W SE 23-26-12 W

Heated/Spring Threshed Lightweight/Green/Tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics and By-Products √ ON-FARM PICKUP √ PROMPT PAYMENT √ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, MINNEDOSA

to Colin Hudon, Steve Manning and Steve Dziver operating as 6952446 MB Ltd. who intend to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NW 03-26-12 W NE 12-26-12 W NW 14-26-12 W SW 23-26-12 W NW 35-26-12 W

NE 11-26-12 W NE 13-26-12 W SW 14-26-12 W NW 24-26-12 W SE 35-26-12 W

NW 11-26-12 W NW 13-26-12 W NE 23-26-12 W SW 24-26-12 W

SE 11-26-12 W SE 13-26-12 W NW 23-26-12 W NE 35-26-12 W

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.

1-204-724-6741

Regan Wilkinson of Ste Rose du Lac, MB intends to sell private lands: SE 02-24-11 W SW 02-26-12 W SW 06-26-11 W NW 19-25-11 W NE 35-25-12 W SW 01-26-12 W

NW 26-25-12 W NW 2-26-12 W NE 01-26-12 W NW 30-25-11 W NE 36-25-12 W NE 02-26-12 W

SW 35-25-12 W SW 31-25-11 W SE 12-26-12 W NE 27-25-12 W NW 01-26-12 W SE 02-26-12 W

NW 35-25-12 W NW 31-25-11 W SW 19-25-11 W NE 34-25-12 W SE 01-26-12 W

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Feed Grain

to Colin Hudon, Steve Manning and Steve Dziver operating as 6952446 MB Ltd. who intend to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 28-23-11 W NE 35-23-11 W NW 36-23-11 W NE 02-24-11 W NE 12-24-11 W NE 30-25-11 W NW 06-26-11 W SE 35-25-12 W

SE 33-23-11 W NW 35-23-11 W SW 36-23-11 W NW 02-24-11 W SE 12-24-11 W SW 30-25-11 W SE 06-26-11 W NW 36-25-12 W

SE 34-23-11 W SE 35-23-11 W NW 01-24-11 W SW 02-24-11 W SW 12-24-11 W NE 31-25-11 W SW 07-26-11 W

SW 34-23-11 W SW 35-23-11 W SW 01-24-11 W SE 11-24-11 W SW 19-25-11 W SE 31-25-11 W SE 34-25-12 W

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 Farms & Ranches – Manitoba

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

1,764 DEEDED ACS & 4,400 lease in 1 block.

Phone (204)447-2678 or (204)647-0779 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; 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; 1,270 deeded acres cattle farm by Lac du Bonnet, also 640-ac crown land.

Turn key operation; Turn key 4,500-ac cattle ranch by Pine River, MB. Price of farm includes cattle, cattle equipment & machinery. In one of the more scenic areas of Manitoba. Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. Homelife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Pastureland FOR RENT: 2 PASTURES, each would accommodate 40-50 cow/calf pairs. Good fence & water. St. Alphonse, MB. Phone Gene:(204)836-2374.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted FARMS WANTED! Considering selling your farm? Not sure what your farm is worth? Not sure where to start?

Call me to discuss all options. All calls are confidential & dealt with in a professional manner. Currently there is strong demand for Grain & Live-stock Farms from both domestic & overseas buy-ers. Rick Taylor, Sales Associate, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. Ph:204867-7551. rtaylor@homelife.com, www.homelifepro.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES All Terrain Vehicles BRAND NEW ATVS, DIRTBIKES & Dune Buggies. 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

RECYCLING

BuyUsed Used Oil Oil ••Buy NOTRE •• Buy Buy Batteries Batteries DAME ••Collect CollectUsed Used Filters Filters • Collect Oil Containers • Collect Oil Containers USED • Antifreeze OIL & Southern,Southern Eastern, and Manitoba Western Western FILTER Manitoba DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110

SEED / FEED / GRAIN SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Email: vscltd@mts.net Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Jesse Vanderveen

A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay!

WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328 *6-Row* MALT BARLEY Celebration & Tradition *2-Row*

MALT BARLEY

AC Metcalfe &BARLEY CDC feed Copeland We buy feed barley, wheat, MALT MALT BARLEY oats, soybeans, corn & canola We buy feed*2-Row* barley, feed wheat, *6-Row* oats, soybeans, cornCopeland & canola AC Metcalfe & CDC & Tradition COMECelebration SEE US AT AG DAYS IN We buy feed barley, feed wheat, THE CONVENTION HALL SEE barley, US AT AG DAYS IN WeCOME buy feed feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309& oats,THE soybeans, corn canola BOOTH 1309 COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN COME SEE US AT AG HALL DAYS IN THE CONVENTION THE CONVENTION BOOTH 1309 HALL

BOOTH 1309

2013 Malt Contracts Available 2015 AOG Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 BoxPhone 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 204-737-2000 Phone 204-737-2000 2014Toll-Free AOG Malt Contracts Available 1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 BoxMalt 238 MB. R0G 1C0 Agent: M &Letellier, J Weber-Arcola, SK. 2013 Contracts Available Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 204-737-2000 Phone 306-455-2509 Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 306-455-2509 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Phone 204-737-2000 Agent: M & 1-800-258-7434 J Weber-Arcola, SK. Toll-Free Agent: Phone M & J 306-455-2509 Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

MALT BARLEY

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

*6-Row* Celebration & Tradition We buy feed barley, feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola

FOR SALE: REGISTERED BLACK Angus cows. Bred to RB Tour of Duty. To calve Feb 6- Apr 10. Predominate/ Density/ Final Answer bloodlines, Ph:(780)921-2180.

HUGE SUMMER SALE! Flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trombones, digital pianos, keyboards, large selection of guitars & amps, violins, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, harmonicas, microphones & much more! Save 20% on the following: tambourines, maracas, headphones, drum heads, drum thrones, gospel CD’s, music books. Hildebrand music, Portage la Prairie Mall, Ph:(204)857-3172.

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN THE CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309

FOR SALE: BLACK ANGUS bulls & a few Galloway bulls. Never fed grain, smaller frame bulls, bred for grass finishing market, asking $3,500/each.

Phone:(204)758-3374.

MUSICAL

2013 Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 204-737-2000 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

BUYING:

HEATED CANOLA & FLAX • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed

“ON FARM PICK UP”

1-877-250-5252

Specializing in: • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola,

soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) • Agents of the CWB • Licensed & bonded 5 LOCATIONS to serve you!

“Naturally Better!”

Soybean Crushing Facility (204) 331-3696 Head Office - Winkler (888) 974-7246 Jordan Elevator (204) 343-2323 Gladstone Elevator (204) 385-2292 Somerset Elevator (204) 744-2126 Sperling Elevator (204) 626-3261

**SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY** www.delmarcommodities.com

Toll Free: 888-974-7246 CERTIFIED SEED Cereal Seeds

Phone: 204-526-2145 | www.zeghersseed.com Email: shawnz@zeghersseed.com

Quality Fall Cereal Pedigree Seed Available HAZLET Fall Rye Proven performance!

EMERSON Winter Wheat -

Excellent FHB Rating *R*! CWRW Milling class, improved winter hardiness, excellent yields!

Call or Visit Zeghers Seed Inc. Zeghers Seed Inc. is also a exporter of special crops.

Dealing in Flax, Mustard, Rye, Triticale, Spelt, Peas, Canary, Damaged Canola, Millets, and others. Give us a call for marketing opportunities!

TRAILERS TRAILERS Livestock Trailers 1993 INDUSTRIES GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK trailer.

7-ft x 18-ft, good condition, $2,000. Haywood, MB. Ph: (204)379-2613 or Cell: (204)745-8775.

For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555

NOW BUYING Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Edible Beans Licensed & Bonded Winkler, MB.

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Hay & Straw HAY FOR SALE, GOOD quality round bales.

Phone (807)709-0771.

LARGE ROUND BALES OF wheat & oat straw; Large round bales of hay. (204)325-2416.

HAY: 150 acres standing hay for cutting, Stead MB area. Phone: (204) 265-3494.

2015 EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK Trailer 7-ft x 24ft GN; 2015 EXISS Horse Trailer 2 Horse Slant-load.

10-yr Warranty SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Phone (204)334-6596. Email: sokalind@mymts.net FOR SALE: 28-FT. SOCO livestock in VGC, heavy wheels & axles, $7,000. Phone (204)373-2631

TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous FOR SALE: 1985 MANAC hay trailer 53-ft. w/bale extensions. Phone (204)585-5370, Sandy Lake, MB.

CAREERS CAREERS Help Wanted HALARDA FARMS is seeking a full-time/year round mechanic. Mechanically inclined a require-ment & some experience an asset. Class 5 drivers licence required. The successful applicant will be self-motivated & a team player.

Competitive wages & an extensive health & benefit package offered. Halarda Farms is a modern, large mixed farm locat-ed in the Elm Creek area. Email resume to of-fice@ halarda.ca or fax to (204)436-3034 or call (204)436-2032.

MUST HAVE FARM EXPERIENCE, mechanically inclined, be able to do any structural repairs to buildings, must be able to run combine, swather, tractor, balers, haybines, farm equipment. Mixed farm. Wages are negotiable depending on experi-ence, potential to make $50,000 plus per year, for the right individual. (204)738-2716.

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*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through August 31, 2015, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada. Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2015 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

USED EQUIPMENT www.agdealer.com/raymorenh

2014 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$389,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$296,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$296,000 2011 NH CX8080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,000 2010 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,000 2008 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,900 2003 NH CR970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 2001 NH TR99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000 1994 NH TX66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

SPRAYERS

2013 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL 100FT . . . . $275,000 2012 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL-100FT . . . .$235,000 2006 ROGAT 1274C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000 2001 FC 67 XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 2000 SPAIR 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 692167

$179,900

690133

$69,000

687767

2013 CIH 2152-35FT CNH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2010 NH 94C GRAIN BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$56,571 2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,000 2009 NH 94C-40FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,900 2008 NH 76C-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 2005 MB 974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,500 1998 NH 971-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 HY SP25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500

‘11 New Holland TR99

‘08 New Holland CX8080

Combine, 2WD, 2650hrs, Excellent cond., Mint condition, Electronic Stone trap, Y&M, Swathmaster

Combine, 1375hrs, Good cond., Chaff Spreaders, Yield & Moisture, Intelliview II Display

700503

‘05 Morris Maxim III

50FT-10IN c/w 7240 TBH Air Drill, Good cond., 50’-10” Paired Row 3-1/2”, Single Shoot, Alpine Kit

‘00 Case IH MX270

Tractor, 4WD, 4890hrs, 270HP, Good cond., MFWD, 710/70R42 Rears, Power Shift 4 Remotes, front weight

Grain Vac, VRX

$389,000

$75,000

$179,000 SWATHERS

2014 MB M155-40FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $147,500 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 2013 NH NEW H8060-36FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . $136,000 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 2009 NH H8040-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,900 2008 MB M150 D60 DK 35FT . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 2007 CIH WDX1202-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 2006 MB 9352I-30FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,900 1993 MB 960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000

SEEDING

2010 JD 5000-51FT c/w 1910 TBH . . . . . . . . $74,500 693358

MISC.

ATV 2009 CK 3100S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Bucket 2012 NH 72LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 Trailer 2005 TTECH CT3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 Rod Weeder MR HR-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 Skid Steer Loader 2013 NH L230 . . . . . . . . $51,900 Mower/Zero Turn 2012 CK RZT 54 KW . . . . $3,650 Mower/Zero Turn 2007 CK RZT54 . . . . . . . . .$1,650 Mower/Batwing 2014 SU XH1500 S3 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,900 Grain Vac 2011 WLNGA 6614 . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 Lawn Tractor 2012 CK LTX1050KW. . . . . . . . .$1,799 ATV 2009 CK 3100S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Grain Auger 2003 FK 1370TM . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500

‘14 New Holland T9.390

HD Tractor, 4WD, 125hrs, 390HP, 710/70R42 DUALS, PS, PTO, 57GPM, 4 REM, HID’s 716049

‘14 Versatile 450

Tractor, 4WD, 229hrs, 450HP, Excellent cond., 800/70R38 DUALS, STD QUAD SHIFT, MECH REMOTES, DEMO

‘15 Elmers Super 7

70FT Harrow, 10’ - 7 bar harrow sections Hydraulic Tine Adjust Hydraulic

2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2005 MR MAXIM III 50FT-10IN c/w 7240 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,500 1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900

693754

‘14 SeedMaster CT6012

$59,000

$235,000

$135,000 2009 NH TV6070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000 2009 NH T6050 PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,900 2006 CIH STX480. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,000 2003 NH TM140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,900 2000 CIH MX270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000

709462

‘15 Rem VRX

‘12 New Holland SP.240F

XP Sprayer, 4WD, 700hrs, 275HP, Excellent cond., 1200GAL POLY TANK, 380/90R46 TIRES, 100FT/60FT 10 SECTION BOOMS

TRACTORS

Combine, 249hrs, 573HP, Excellent cond., Air Drill, Excellent cond., 60FT 12IN, TIRE 620/70R42 DUALS, 750 REARS, TWIN N TIRE, HD FRONT CASTERS, DUAL FRONT PITCH ROTORS WING

$85,000

699185

$46,500

699155

‘13 New Holland CR9090

‘13 New Holland H8060

36’ Windrower, 190HP, HB 36’ UII split 5 bat double drive reel Draper Header

686695

699153

$66,000

COMBINES

COMBINE HEADS

‘14 New Holland CX8090

‘09 New Holland T6050

Tractor, 4WD, 2445hrs, 125HP, 16x16 Auto Shift, 18.4R38 Rears, 14.9R28 Fronts, Fenders 716097

‘06 Case IH STX480

Tractor, 4WD, 5660hrs, 480HP, Fair cond., 710/70R42 DUALS, 55GPM, 4 REMOTES FRONT & REAR WEIGHTS, TOW CABLE

$110,000

1987 JD 530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 2013 NH H7460-16FT Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,000 2008 NH 1475-18FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 2008 NH 1475-HS16FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 2002 NH 1431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 2001 NH 1475-16FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 1999 NH 1475-18FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 1995 NH 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500

679668

$289,000

HAYING

‘09 New Holland 94C-40FT

Header, Excellent cond., DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII SPLIT REEL, DOUBLE DRIVE, HYD FORE/AFT

‘13 MacDon 2152-35FT

$169,000

‘13 New Holland CX8080

Disc Mower Conditioner, Excellent cond., Combine, 2WD, 499hrs, 360HP, Excellent CHEVRON RUBBER ROLLS, MOMAX MODU- cond., 520 DUALS, 600 REARS, CAST, HID, LAR DUTTER BAR, HYD TONGUE SWING Y&M, 790CP-15FT

678145

$345,000

‘13 New Holland H7460-16FT

677932

‘11 New Holland CX8080

Combine, 2260hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 520 Header, Excellent cond., 35FT, SPLIT ELEVATION Combine, 2WD, 295hrs, 225HP, ExcelDUALS, 600/65R28 STEERS, LARGE TOUCH REEL, SINGLE KNIFE DRIVE, HYD TILT, HYD lent cond., CAST CYLINDER, 520/85R442 DUALS, SCREEN DISPLAY, CR STYLE SPREADERS FORE/AFT, AHHC, TRANSPORT 600 REARS, RECIEVER, NAV II, FAN BOTTOM SH

$251,000

$296,000

677872

$37,000

677851

High Clearance Sprayer, 4WD, 865hrs, 275HP, Good cond., 100FT, 1200GAL SS, 2 SETS TIRES, FM1000, AUTO PILOT

$54,900

Windrower, 298hrs, 190HP, Excellent cond., 36FT, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION, DELUXE LED LIGHTS, 600/65R

677838

$159,000

‘13 New Holland H8060-36FT ‘13 New Holland SP.240F XP

Header, Excellent cond., 36FT, DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII 42IN DIAMETER ONE PIECE REEL, SLOW SPEED

677759

$24,900

‘10 New Holland 94C-36FT

677757

$275,000

677744

$135,000

677742

$49,000

677738

‘15 Elmers 1150 Haul Master Grain Cart, Excellent cond., 1200BU, TRANSFER TRACKS, SCALES, AGRIMATICS, TARP, PIVOTING AUGER

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